Yay for Knoxville! In a recently released ranking of U.S. cities’ arts districts by USA Today, Knoxville beat out Chicago, Houston, Milwaukee and five other U.S. cities to rank No. 2, second only to Dallas.  Cityview caught up with Liza Zenni, executive director of the Arts & Culture Alliance, to get her thoughts on the ranking.  Cityview: Last year in the same ranking Knoxville was No. 4. What do you think accounts for the rise in rank?  Zenni: Awareness of downtown Knoxville as a great place to see art has grown from last year to this. The USA Today 4th place ra ..read more

You don’t have to get a gym membership or buy workout equipment in order to get and stay in shape As summer approaches, many Knoxvillians have been working on getting that toned “beach bod” just in time for pool days and tropical vacations. The prospect of getting in shape is exhilarating at first, but that motivation often dies down after a couple of weeks. It is hard to be consistent with a fitness plan if you do not enjoy what you are doing.  Many people automatically assume that lifting weights in the gym and running on the treadmill are needed in order to stay fit. If this is not yo ..read more

Property & Personal Safety Unraveling the Complexities of Tennessee Premises Liability Law Story by Jason Legg | Photography by Nathan Sparks In the vast landscape of legal matters, few areas carry the weight and impact of premises liability law. While it may not boast the intrigue of a high-profile criminal trial or the drama of a personal injury case, its significance cannot be overstated. Here, within the realm of property ownership and personal safety, lie intricacies that shape outcomes and influence lives. Welcome to the domain where the very ground we tread upon holds profound ..read more

The Good Partners Window Depot stands by the idea that it’s not just what you know—It’s how much you care Story by Matt McGarry | Photography by Nathan Sparks Chuck Dale, owner of Window Depot USA of Knoxville, understands that a home is the face we put out into the world – that windows, siding, and doors are not merely functional components but, instead, are aesthetic features that contribute to how the outside world sees us.  With more than 30 years in the residential building industry, Chuck understands that for this reason, it’s important to deliver only the highest quality products ..read more

A Dedication to Service Blinds & More E. TN. brings relationship building and quality window treatments to a new level in East Tennessee—one where we’re all family Story by Matt McGarry | Photography by Nathan Sparks Knoxville natives Jamie and Robbie Kidd have always believed in treating the people around them with respect and integrity. This core value they share is the foundation for creating Blinds & More E. TN together in 2020.  Over the years, the company has built a reputation for offering both quality window treatments and exceptional service, and it all stems from one cr ..read more

Unveiling PickleRoll Knoxville’s homegrown pickeball champion is leading the way to a greener future and gearing up for Tennessee’s largest tournament  Story by Andrea Akers PickleRoll unveiled the industry’s first portable pickleball court in 2022 as an innovative solution to a growing problem: accessibility to indoor & outdoor high-quality pickleball courts. Since the launch of PickleRoll’s tournament-quality courts, the brand has quickly become one of the most recognized names in court solutions among the pickleball community.  A Storied Beginning In early 2021, The Professio ..read more

20 Local Restaurants Perfect an American Classic There is nothing in the American kitchen quite like a hamburger. Whether you’re grilling it up in your own backyard or getting yours hot from your favorite restaurant, you know you’re looking forward to biting through a warm fluffy bun down into a thick, juicy beef patty. But some burgers take that to the next level. These aren’t your grandpa’s backyard burgers (no disrespect to any grandpas out there). These burgers are works of art from kitchen to table, put together by a passionate chef who wants to make your burger a one-of-a-kind experienc ..read more

Dr. Justin Daggett’s 3D-Printing is changing the way patients understand their child’s diagnoses Yes, Dr. Daggett is holding a child’s skull. Don’t worry, it’s not real; though it’s closer than you might think. It’s a high-fidelity 3D-printed replica, one of many that Dr. Justin Daggett can create in the scope of his practice at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. “I actually spent my first few years out of fellowship over in Kenya, the Mission Hospital, and we had no access to replacement parts,” says Dr. Daggett. “So I bought a 3D printer and started learning how to do it all myself, so we ..read more

Volunteers at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital ensure children, families, and staff find home when they walk through the doors Long before the Hematology and Oncology Clinic at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital begins buzzing for the day, you’ll find Keith Sinclair, cleaning rooms, setting up stations, and doing anything he can to help.  Keith isn’t a member of the hospital staff, though. He is a volunteer in the clinic, and has been putting in hours there every Tuesday for more than six years. “I try to offload from the nurses and staff anything where it is appropriate for me to do s ..read more

“Just about anyone can play disc golf,” says Brian Beauchene, owner of Pluto Sports and a longtime area advocate. The city “has a thriving disc golf scene with informal local competitions, PDGA-sanctioned events, and social gatherings; we even play Glow Disc Golf” with incandescent discs and lights on the baskets. Morningside Park was the first course in town, Beauchene says, but now there are “about 11 in Knox County and many in nearby towns like Oak Ridge, Maryville-Alcoa, Morristown, Norris, Clinton, Jefferson City, Kingston, Harriman, Crossville, Greenville, Athens, Cleveland, Jellico…” A ..read more