East Tennessee Now

Our good friends at  Second Harvest Food Bank want to be sure no child goes hungry - this two week fundraiser feeds the Food for Kids program - and the bellies of thousands of children in East Tennessee. Jon Rice and Matthew Blondell talk about the need and how you can help. Are you ready to expand the family, open your home and your hearts to  a new pet? Time for empty the shelters where you get an unbelievable deal thanks to the Bissell pet foundation Wait until you hear what Darius Williams found out while speaking with Chasity Johnson of Young-Williams Animal Center.

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This weekend marks the beginning of the TN WaterColor Society Biennial Juried Exhibition coming to the Emporium Center in Knoxville. Gayle Seale from the Watercolor Society joined Darius Williams this morning to tell you a little about the exhibit.

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The Arab-American Club of Knoxville is presenting their 11th annual Arab Fest this weekend at Market Square in downtown Knoxville. Susan and Lina joined Darius Williams to talk more about the event.

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Spring is in full swing and Ijams Nature center is back with their 3rd annual Fleurish (Flourish) Runway Show. The show will be bringing eco-friendly and sustainable “Punk vs Funk” styles to the runway along with an array of vendors and live music performances. This morning, Sarah Brobst joins Darius Williams in the studio to talk about the show!

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This weekend is the 14th annual Forget Me Not 5K raising funds and awareness for the cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. Darius Williams spoke with the organizers of the event about how it will benefit The Pat Summit Foundation. 

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Spring is here and the concerts, festivals, and outdoor activities are rolling out more and more everyday. The Elite Tune Series of Tellico Village is joining in on the fun bringing high level musical events to East Tennessee to benefit local non-profit charity organizations. Today, Lee Brockman called in with Darius Williams to talk about Elite Tunes Series and the amazing lineup they have coming up this summer.

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The Avalon Center is an East TN shelter that serves as a safe haven for domestic violence and sexual assault victims and provides them with the tools and resources needed on their journey from victim to survivor.

This weekend they will be partnering with Eclipse Paranormal for their annual fundraising event in Harriman, TN. The event will consist of different panel discussions, donations, and two paranormal investigations through the Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and Old Historic Harriman Hospital. Jennifer Jacobs from Eclipse Paranormal called in with Darius Williams to tell us more about it.

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The Knoxville Museum of Art has been a staple in the Knoxville community since 1961. Being a place where children, adults, and families alike can come enjoy all kinds of artwork from a wide variety of artists. Coming up this Saturday, the Knoxville Museum of Art will be hosting its biannual Family Day, which is a free event that will feature hands-on art activities, food, live music, and more. Today DeLena Feliciano joined Darius Williams to talk about Family Day and the different exhibits that the Knoxville Museum of Art offers. 

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Did you know that amongst over 40 million Americans, there is a combined student loan debt of over $1.6 Trillion. Over the years, there have been countless programs to help alleviate the ever increasing cost of college education. Today Shelli King, from The TN Department of Treasury, will be calling in to speak with Darius Williams about their new TN Stars College Savings 529 Program.

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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Interfaith Health Center will be kicking off their 15th annual Sweets to the Sweet Fundraiser. Meghann Common will be speaking with Beth Roskelly of Interfaith Health Center to learn more about the fundraiser and how you can get involved.

First - Dogwood Arts will be hosting their House and Garden Show at the Knoxville Convention Center February 9 - 11. Darius Williams sat down with Shannon Herron to discuss the show and what patrons can expect from this year’s event.

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