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Category: Our Town Outdoors
A Visit to the Top of Old Smoky with Stephen Lyn Bales
Join us on Thursday, May 7, for a one-hour vacation! The highest elevations of the Great Smoky...
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Tex, a Zoo Knoxville favorite, passes away
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Tex, one of our beloved Aldabra tortoise...
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Zoo Knoxville welcomes birth of African lion cub
Zoo Knoxville is proud to announce the birth of a male African lion cub to first-time mother Zahra...
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“Be Ready to Welcome Home our Hummingbirds,” a Zoom Presentation by the UT Arboretum Society
Join the UT Arboretum Society via Zoom on Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m. EDT as Michelle Campanis,...
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“How Flowers Made Our World,” on Zoom, Monday, March 30
When flowers evolved, they revolutionized the Earth. Gorgeous petals and alluring aromas...
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Caring for aging animals at Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville’s Lincoln, the red panda, is 12 years old and has spent nearly his entire life at...
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Lower Mount Cammerer Trail is blooming
I hiked the Lower Mount Cammerer Trail to find that spring beauty is coming and already here in...
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Master gardeners receive awards
Knox County Master Gardeners (KCMG) recognized members with awards at its February meeting. A...
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Hiking with Harrington: Mt. LeConte
Probably most residents of East Tennessee are familiar with Mountain LeConte, which is the...
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Earth Day local events
“Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme for Earth Day in 2026, described by Earth Day.org as calling...
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Our Eastern Bluebird: A Conservation Success Story
On March 5th, at 7 p.m., join Michelle Campanis, education coordinator at the UT Arboretum, and...
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