HyperLocal News for Knoxville, Tennessee

Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River Park: A whitewater rafting adventure awaits!The Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River Park brims with adventure, giving visitors a chance to glide down the popular white-water river.

Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area: Untouched beauty at your fingertipsFrozen Head State Park and Natural Area features mountainous terrain and untouched natural beauty for nature lovers.

Red Clay State Historic Park: Enjoy the historic beautyLocated just above the Tennessee-Georgia state line, the park encompasses narrow valleys formerly used as cotton and pasture land. Today, Red Clay State Historical Park serves as a certified interpretive site on the Trail of Tears.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Everything Mother Nature offers in one placeGreat Smoky Mountains National Park has something for everyone to enjoy. Between 8-10 million people visit the park each year, making it the most visited national park in the country.

Fall Creek Falls: A natural paradise in TennesseeFall Creek Falls State Park offers impressive waterfalls, hiking trails and overall serene views.

Wetlands Water Park: It’s time to cool off!Wetlands Water Park features all the equipment necessary for a day of watery, family fun, including slides, a lazy river, fountains and more.

Gray Fossil Site: Discovery at its finestThe Gray Fossil Site at the Natural History Museum in Gray, Tenn. features thousands of fossils, including tapirs, shovel-tusked elephants and more.

International Storytelling Center: Stories told liveThe International Storytelling Center offers exhibits about storytelling, the center’s work and live daily storytelling.

Hands On! Regional Museum: Johnson City’s finest locale for interactive playFilled with interactive exhibits, displays and activities, Hands On! Regional Museum offers a number of opportunities to discover something new about animals, the environment and more.

Hunter Museum of Art: Learning the American way through artThe Hunter Museum of American Art offers stunning views of the river and an extensive collection of American art.

Chattanooga Dragon Boat Festival: An annual rowing success!The Fourth Annual Chattanooga Dragon Boat Festival features the adrenaline-pumping action of the world’s eighth fastest-growing sport.

Buzz in the Blue Ridge: A rip roaring good time!Imagine an event that combines the speed and sound of moto-cross with the skill and accuracy of brain surgery. That's exactly what you'll get when you attend the Buzz in the Blue Ridge Chainsaw Carving Extravaganza says, Mal McEwen, event founder.

Kuumba Festival: Knoxville celebrates African American cultural artsKnoxville’s Kuumba Festival brings the African culture and heritage to the city for a four-day, four-night celebration June 24-27.

Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival: Art in the Great Smoky MountainsThe Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival, now in its sixth year, features works of watercolor, ceramics and more.

Dogwood Arts Festival: Springtime blooms in KnoxvilleThe Dogwood Arts Festival, held throughout the entire month of April, combines the city’s natural beauty and art featuring various art forms including a mix of dance, theater and crafts.

"Beat the Heat" and help save livesWhy not help fight childhood obesity while you beat the heat this fall? That’s the plan when it comes to October’s “Beat the Heat” challenge to raise awareness about the impact of childhood obesity and just have some fun.

Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games: bagpipes, kilts and cabersIf you listen closely you can almost hear the bagpipes tuning up for the Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games in North Georgia — it’s bound to be a wee bit o’ fun!

Boathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar: Riverside deliciousnessBoathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar features seafood and American dishes served up with pristine views of the Tennessee River.

Good Dog Restaurant: Sit. Stay. Eat.Regulars head to Good Dog Restaurant when they want a quality hot dog experience. The restaurant features toppings that make each hot dog an original feast.