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…
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Image of Barack Obama seen in pickle at Pete’s Coffee Shop
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…
Developer announces opening and closing dates of Sunshphere and Lord Lindsey venues
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.
Woes in Greece concern Knoxvillians
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 performance at PrideFest cut short by Ginormous Opossum
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…
Knoxville home undamaged by storms of 2011, devil blamed
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…
Knoxville Growth Plan calls for recruitment of Superhero
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,…