Knox County parks are open for passive use – but playgrounds, splash pads and restrooms remain closed.
Kayak rental by RiverSports is open at The Cove at Concord Park – Monday-Saturday, …
Knox parks open for passive use
Mountain bikers go live
Mountain bikers (like distance runners and maybe even bowlers) use their sport as an excuse to drink beer. So what happens when the government shuts down everything but food and …
North, South, East, West: How about a scavenger hunt?
Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Now this could be fun. Celebrate May with a social media-based scavenger hunt through Knoxville. Get details here: Smart Trips and I BIKE KNX
Sidewalks: Gov. Bill Lee …
New playground surfaces ahead
Life goes on and while kids are banned from playgrounds at Knox County parks, new surfaces are being installed. “The plan is to begin resurfacing all the playgrounds, but please …
Hiking, real and virtual
Friends of the Smokies has launched the Alum Cave At-Home Adventure, a virtual hiking event that provides funds for critical programs of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Here’s the deal. Register …
Ijams uncertain on summer camps, e-learning underway
Like most nonprofits, Ijams Nature Center has the pandemic shutdown blues. But these resourceful folks are working from home to produce e-learning content and design summer camps. It’s what they …
Farragut launches construction on McFee Park, Phase 3
Merit Construction has begun Phase 3 construction at McFee Park, 917 McFee Road, in Farragut. The project is expected to be completed in late summer 2021. More information about the …
Navitat offers stay-fit tips
Doctor, will I be able to climb ropes after the virus scare? (To recast an old joke.)
Why yes, if you follow these tips:
Take daily walks around your neighborhood or local …