There’s nothing quite like the Fourth of July in East Tennessee. By the time July rolls around, Knoxville is buzzing with backyard cookouts, lake weekends, neighborhood block parties, and patriotic celebrations that seem to stretch from downtown all the way to the foothills of the Smokies. This year’s festivities feel even more meaningful as communities across the country prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, making this one of the biggest Independence Day ...
Spring in Knoxville means more sunshine, more time outdoors, and more opportunities to enjoy local favorites like Ijams Nature Center, The Urban Wilderness, and hiking trails near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But as East Tennesseans spend more time outside, tick season also ramps up across the region. Ticks are especially active during late spring and summer in Tennessee, and experts are already warning that 2026 could be one of the busiest tick seasons in ...
