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Christmas in the City 2008 Unveiled »

HonorAir Takes Flight to Honor WWII Vets »

PROTECT National Headquarters to Locate to Knoxville »

Civil War Roundtable Presents Living History Weekend at Fort Dickerson Park »

CrossKnox 15k Race Nov. 22 »

Public Vehicle Auction Nov. 10 »

15th Annual Buddy's Race Against Cancer Nov. 16 »

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Vote Today

Travel to your appropriate polling location today to vote for the next President of the United States and for the Federal and State General Election. In Knox County, four County Charter amendments and the liquor referendum are on the ballot.
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Civil War Roundtable Celebrates Veterans and 145th Anniversary of the Seige of Knoxville Nov. 7-9
The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will present its annual Living History Weekend at Fort Dickerson Park November 7-9, 2008 to celebrate veterans, past and present and commemorate the 145th Anniversary of the Siege of Knoxville. The park is located just off Chapman Highway in South Knoxville at 3000 Fort Dickerson Road. This free event is hosted by the Civil War Round Table and sponsored by the City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Department.
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Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11

The American Legion Knoxville Post 2 presents the 83rd Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. along Gay Street in Downtown Knoxville. A moment of silence will be observed in Knoxville and all across America promptly at 11:00 a.m. Free parking available at the Civic Coliseum Garage.
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Buddy's Race Against Cancer

Make the race against cancer your mission at Thompson Cancer Survival Center's 15th annual BUDDY'S Race Against Cancer. Event is set for Sunday, Nov. 16 at World's Fair Park and features a 5K Walk 'n Run and one-mile "Walk in the Park." Proceeds from the BUDDY'S Race benefit Thompson's Cancer Outreach Services program, which provides thousands of free and low-cost cancer screenings and education to the medically underserved throughout East Tennessee. This year's goal is to raise $375,000 and have 4,500 participants.
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Help Make Downtown Green

Downtown residents and businesses: Buy Green Power and help us reach our goal of 400 blocks – one for each of the 400 city blocks in downtown Knoxville, extending from just past Interstate 40 to the north, Blount Avenue to the south, Hall of Fame Drive to the east and 11th Street to the west. Block for block, we’ll have a green downtown.
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Christmas in the City 2008 Unveiled

Santa, Special Events Director Mickey Mallonee and Rudolph Unveil CITC 2008

The City of Knoxville's Christmas in the City celebration will be bigger, brighter and better than ever in 2008 including roughly 100 different events and attractions on a calendar stretching from November to New Year's Eve. Mayor Bill Haslam unveiled the 2008 Christmas in the City lineup – featuring dozens of offerings ranging from dazzling displays of lights to outdoor ice skating on Market Square to concerts, dramatic performances, Christmas services and a parade – during a late afternoon press event at Krutch Park Extension.
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Knoxville's Best Tailgating Experience

Come join us at Volunteer Landing from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for Knoxville's best tailgating party ROCKY TOP RALLIES as we prepare for the Vols football game. Enjoy music and food selections from Concessions by Cox. ROCKY TOP RALLIES tailgating parties happen every home football game and start 3 hours before kick-off. GO VOLS!

Football Time in Knoxville

Sporting events at the University of Tennessee play a big part of living in Knoxville. Whether you are a Knoxvillian rooting for the big orange or trapped in the traffic patterns caused by big orange fans, you can't avoid the University of Tennessee and its events. Gathered here are links to traffic patterns for football games and other games, parking maps and rates, sports schedules, links and more! NEXT HOME GAME: UT vs. WYOMING - Kickoff at 1:00 p.m.

UT Sports Info | UT Football Game Day Info

Park Free in Two of City's Garages

Game Day Traffic Control Plans

Lunchtime Tunes

Enjoy free live in studio performances weekdays at noon at the WDVX 89.9 FM studio in Downtown Knoxville at 301 South Gay Street.
Blue Plate Special Offerings:
Tue., Nov. 4: Eric Wilson and Empty Hearts / Coyote Run
Wed., Nov. 5: Yarn / Joey English
Thur., Nov. 6: Quote / Angel Snow
Fri., Nov. 7: Matthew Butcher / Linda McRae / The Bridge
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Knoxville Events Coming Soon!
Listed below are just a few events coming soon to Knoxville. To view more events CLICK HERE.

	Nov. 5 - Farmer's Market at Mkt. Sq.
	Nov. 5-9 - Disney On Ice Presents "A Disneyland Adventure" at Coliseum
	Nov. 6-7 - Avett Brothers at Bijou Theatre
	Nov. 7 - First Friday Downtown
	Nov. 7 - Alive After Five at KMA
	Nov. 8 - Farmer's Market at Mkt. Sq.
	Nov. 8 - UT Football Game at Neyland
	Nov. 8 - STS9 at TN Theatre
	Nov. 9 - KSO at Bijou Theatre
	Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Parade Downtown
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