Category: Knoxville

In an unexpected twist, a Claxton resident has claimed ‘Squatter’s Rights’ to take the Bull Run Fossil Plant from TVA. “When TVA made news recently with an attempt to buy 175 acres of land in Claxton, it got me to thinking,” explains Ima Jeane. “I’ve been living here in the coal for the past 12…

Since opening its doors on June 1, Union Avenue Books has made quite a ripple throughout the economic landscape of booksellers. “The general public is tired of a large selection, and ordering online is a thing of the past. Stores like Union Avenue Books in Downtown Knoxville have done us in,” says a spokesperson for the…

As a heatwave grips much of the US, requests for Cloud Services have spiked. According to Jan Johnson, one of Knoxville’s go-to tech gurus, “This is partially due to misinformation about what Cloud Services truly are, it’s one of those terms that is confusing to those with less technical savvy. However, if we can get…

Twelve individuals were arrested for lemonade crimes by the Knoxville Lemonade Crimes Division during a sting operation conducted Friday night in North Knoxville. Knoxville Police conducted the sting on Virginia Avenue, Beaumont Avenue and Central Street between 8:30p.m. Friday and 2:00 a.m. Saturday. According to Knoxville Police Department spokesman Darrell DeBusk, “This puts us on…

On the heels of announcing that more than $11,000 was embezzled by Linda Dianne Smith, Knoxville Habitat for Humanity made another disturbing discovery. Smith also, it appears, stole as many as 9 homes, which have been constructed in her backyard. Kelle Shultz, Knoxville Habitat president claims she has no idea how Smith had the homes…

Safety concerns and fears of fire nearly forced the cancellation of fireworks celebrations in Knoxville this year, but a new venue was found at the last minute. Pete DeBusk, of DeRoyal Industries, has offered up a portion of his home for the fireworks celebration. “I have a couple spare bedrooms that are almost as big…

Friday night saw a freeze flash mob on Market Square in downtown Knoxville. Precisely at 8 p.m. participants froze in their steps for five minutes. Several elderly participants, citing a desire to “be a part of the human furniture that was laid out about the beauty of humanity,” unfortunately could not straighten up from the…

Peter Natour, owner of Pete’s Coffee Shop claims to have found the image of Barack Obama in a pickle. “I’m so excited that Obama chose our shop to materialize in a pickle. We’re especially honored due to the fact that he did so on a Saturday, when he’s usually playing golf,” says Natour. Although many…

A local developer, Tony Cappiello, is bringing upscale nightclubs to both the Sunshphere and the Lord Lindsey. Knowing that neither venue will be able to draw enough business to remain open, he has announced the opening of the venues as Fall 2011 with closure slated late Spring of 2012.

Headlines about the woes in Greece have moved a group of concerned Knoxvillians to come together with the goal of extracting Olivia Newton-John safely from the country. According to the loosely organized group, “Our lives wouldn’t be the same without Sandy and Danny, we’ve loved Greece as long as we can remember. The fact that…

Tiffany, best known for starring in a pair of movies on the Syfy Channel  and singing a few 80s songs, was here yesterday as part of Knoxville’s PrideFest on Market Square. Her performance, however, was cut short due to an attack by Ginormous Opossum. Luckily, the attack didn’t last long. A nearby car backfired as…

A single home has been found that avoided damage during the storms that have deluged Knoxville in 2011. The house, located near the Historic 4th & Gill neighborhood, has struck fear in the hearts of nearby residents. “It’s the work of the devil,” explains Mayor Brown. “The gutters, roof, siding, they’re all perfect. It’s just…

A new City of Knoxville growth plan has been released, stressing a call for a local Superhero. According to the plan, the the major differences between Gotham, Metropolis and Knoxville is the lack of a crusader. On paper, Knoxville has most of the amenities needed by a typical superhero. A corrupt police department, increased crime,…