Knoxville City Lifestyle Articles

The Tennessee Valley Fair: The longstanding tradition continues at historic Chilhowee Park
September 1, 2025

Now well past its 100th anniversary, the Tennessee Valley Fair, when it opens on September 5, continues its legacy as one of the most fun events on the fall calendar. The spot where it all takes place, Chilhowee Park, looms […]

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Stereographs at the Calvin M. McClung Collection
August 1, 2025

When you browse the online Calvin M. McClung Digital Collection, you might see what look like the exact same historical photographs placed side by side. These are stereograph images, which were produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries […]

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Celebrating 8 Years of Downtown Art Wraps
July 1, 2025

Launched in 2017 by the Knoxville History Project, Downtown Art Wraps is an art and history initiative that aims to inspire an appreciation of the city’s rich artistic heritage. Eight years later, this ever-changing public art exhibition now features 40 […]

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Honoring Local Historians for Their Significant Contributions to Knoxville History
June 1, 2025

Through its popular annual luncheon, the Knoxville History Project recognizes local historians who through research, public programs and published books and articles, have increased our collective knowledge of and appreciation for the city’s past. Known as the William Rule Award […]

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