On May 1, 1982, Knoxville welcomed the world. Forty years later, the Tennessee Theatre is welcoming Knoxville to a look back on the 1982 World’s Fair and what it meant …
Vickie Lawson: Keeping local PBS grounded
Vickie Lawson, president and CEO of East Tennessee PBS in Knoxville, has been re-elected to the board of trustees for America’s Public Television Stations (APTS).
Lawson has worked at East Tennessee …
‘Scholars’ Bowl’ fans: Get excited!
Some people go crazy for March Madness. At East Tennessee PBS, everyone’s excited about the January genius jamboree!
They don’t actually call it that, but they are psyched for “Scholars’ Bowl,” …
Holiday offerings wrap up the season
Dec. 24 – Jan. 1
The Clayton Center for the Arts and The WordPlayers staged reading of A Christmas Carol is available for streaming beginning at 1 p.m. Dec. 24 through …
Enjoy music from home on Friday
This Friday evening showcases opportunities to bring local musical performances in to your living room.
Though the Big Ears Festival was cancelled (along with most everything else) due to the COVID-19 …
PBS to showcase Burns’ ‘Country Music’
Opportunities are knocking around the Knoxville arts scene.
Locals can see a special preview of the new Ken Burns documentary series, “Country Music,” from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the …
Game show puts high school scholars in the spotlight
The stage lights were bright, the cameras were rolling and Maggie Gordon was facing a question about the mass of subatomic particles.
The West High School senior gave her answer – …
Local high schools compete in East Tennessee PBS Scholars Bowl
The NCAA has its “Final Four,” the last quartet of teams vying for a basketball championship. The East Tennessee PBS Scholars Bowl has what its producer calls the “Fortuitous Four,” …