Coverage of entertainment in Knoxville focuses on popular culture, the arts, media and live events. The reporting explores both cultural happenings and the business side of the local entertainment landscape.
The third annual Halloween showcase moved into a venue for the first time, with student bands and student-run production.
Live Poll
Do you think free community live-music events add real value to your area?
Mayor Brian Hatch presented a formal proclamation to acknowledge the importance of local community planning.
The half-hour series, hosted by Allyson Spellman, debuts Thursday with a look at the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley.
Live Poll
Do you prefer buying tickets for rising artists over seeing established musicians?
The 19-year-old Arkansas country artist brought his tour to Knoxville on Monday night.
Regular subjects here include live event schedules, major touring productions, arts organization updates and venue operations. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local venues and seasonal festivals drive much of the recurring interest, often drawing from regional tourism patterns. Changes in venue management and funding structures remain the most frequent factors influencing the availability of cultural programming.
