The monarch butterfly is called the king of all butterflies, and their migration through east Tennessee has begun! Each year in September and October, these flying pollinators migrate south en …
Get Out & Play: Join a group hike!
Hiking is proven to make us healthier and happier, and Knoxville has no shortage of opportunity to hit the trails with folks who have obviously experienced those benefits. With more …
Get Out & Play: Youth activities worth the challenge
We all love playgrounds and swimming holes, but sometimes kids need a little more of a challenge to keep them motivated and excited about the outdoors. East Tennessee is a …
Get Out & Play: Discover new playgrounds
As of this week, all local kids – even kindergarteners – are back in school full time, and those bundles of energy need a place to play this weekend! Luckily, …
Get Out & Play: View the solar eclipse in Knox County Parks
The first total solar eclipse in 99 years to cross the entire country will pass right over west Knoxville on Monday, Aug. 21, around 2:30 p.m. We’re lucky to be perfectly …
Get Out & Play: Different ways to enjoy our parks
Summertime is in full swing, and I have some fresh ideas for unique things to do in our parks to keep things fun and interesting. This weekend, concerts and farmers …
Get Out & Play: Hike to the Highest Point in Knox County
You don’t have to leave Knoxville to find a beautiful local hike with all the fun of a hike in the Smokies! Drive just 20-30 minutes east of downtown to …
Get Out & Play: Outdoor swimming areas
The summertime heat and humidity of Knoxville make the perfect recipe for swimming! When you want to branch out beyond the splash pads and swimming pools, there are some old-fashioned …