Have you noticed that restaurants are more crowded than usual this week? Monday night, people were lined up at every eatery on Market Square, according to several friends who were caught in the crowds. Other locals mentioned a noticeable increase in “engineer” traffic at restaurants in Bearden.

Tinsel and Treasure just opened and we have six tickets to give away. Peruse and shop for unique and unusual jewelry, artwork, clothing, toys and home décor with select merchants from across the country right here at the Knoxville Convention Center. Here’s how to win your ticket to Tinsel and Treasure! Share your favorite holiday [...]

Centrally located in the eastern United States where two major interstates converge, Knoxville is within a day’s drive for more than half of the nation’s population. That makes us a very convenient location for conventions and meetings. Recently, however, our location made us a safe haven for a busload of travelers.