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Write and Shoot for Knoxify

CP — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:11 +0000

If we had a dollar for every time we’re asked if anyone can write for Knoxify, we’d have a few extra bucks in our pocket. The answer is YES!

For over a year and a half 13 people have contributed to the site, tallying up heaping piles of content on what makes Knoxville, TN a great American city. We want to keep that trend going and we can’t do it alone. If you want to write about Knoxville without any reservations then you can join us.

If you want more details on how to get involved, shoot us a quick e-mail at tips@knoxify.com.

Shooting for Knoxify
Yesterday, Michael Silence of the News Sentinel, highlighted our growing flickr pool of Knoxville photos. Because of our readers contributions we’ve been able to create a popular running series called ‘View of Knoxville’.

Keep those photos a comin’ so we can continue to show everyone varying views of our city. If you’re into spectator sports you can always follow the submitted photos with our flickr pool RSS feed, here.

Photo by: (michelle)

First Friday Five: Helen Ross McNabb Center

Leslie Bowden — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:45:34 +0000

The Helen Ross McNabb Center has served numerous needs in the Knoxville community since 1948. Current services include mental health care for adults, addiction and recovery programs and foster care services.

Recently, The Helen Ross McNabb Center announced a fund-raising drive to construct 32 homeless and special needs housing units in Knoxville as a part of Mayors Haslam and Ragsdale’s “Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness.” Often, mentally ill homeless men and women have very few options available to obtain safe, permanent, affordable housing. The Helen Ross McNabb Center’s “Housing 1st” plan will build one bedroom/efficiency apartments with each building having a common area for tenants to meet with support services personnel. Having mental health services integrated into the Housing First model will allow for greater success assimilating into the community.

Dig deep and help the McNabb center meet their goal buy giving just $5.00. Please? If you can click here to make your donation electronically.

First Friday Five is our online giving project that profiles one local non-profit organization each month. Put your $5 to work.

Favorite Place to Watch 4th of July Fireworks?

CP — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:36:40 +0000

One of our loyal Twitter followers, Mary J., has posed a relative question for this week given the 4th of July holiday.

What is your favorite place to catch the 4th of July fireworks show in Knoxville?

For information on the Festival on the 4th go here.

Photography by ChrisIrmo

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Did Publix Buy Food City?

CP — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:52:28 +0000

There’s lot of talk over at Topix about Publix. No, we’re not trying to be cute by spitting a quick rhyme. Rumor has it, Publix Super Markets, Inc. has acquired Food City, KVAT Food Stores. Feel free to go incognito in our comment section if you’ve got the low-down.

View of Knoxville, Vol. 36

CP — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:31:22 +0000

This photo was taken by duftek

The View of Knoxville series is derived from photos in our flickr group. Add your pictures and we might feature them here.

Splash Pads Make for Cheap Fun for Knoxville Kids

CouponKatie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:30:41 +0000

Photo by: reggie.law

Summer is in full swing, and it is time to get the kids out of the house for some fun in the sun. With the temperatures reaching into the 90’s last week, the only fun my kids were going to be able to withstand was the type of fun that included water. Unfortunately, the husband tells me that we can’t afford to dig up that back yard and put in a pool. So what’s a mom to do?

If there was only a place where water shot up from the ground, in a kid friendly environment, that was cheaper than a pool membership.

These magical places described above actually do exist all around Knoxville. If you are not familiar with the term “Splash Pad” you should check out the Knox County Park and Rec page. I usually take my boys to the New Harvest Splash Pad, but when we venture out into West Knox County, you can find us at the Splash Pad at Carl Cowen Park.

These Splash Pad’s are a great way to entertain the kids for a few hours and run off some of that summer morning and late afternoon energy for which my kids are so well-known.

I often pack up the beach bag, a few sippy cups, a few snacks or a bagged lunch if we are staying there for “the long haul”, and lots of sunscreen.

The Splash Pad is a FREE alternative to the “pool membership” and a must do if your significant other won’t let you dig a hole in your back yard.

Don’t forget to check out the Splash Pad/Fountains at Volunteer Landing (“No Climbing on Rocks and Do Not Wade in the Pool”…good luck with that City of Knoxville) and also the Fountains in and near Market Square, and of course…the crem della crem…the Fountains at World’s Fair Park.

So where will you be enjoying the Knox County and the City of Knoxville’s water pressure this summer?

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Wish You Were Here, The Weather is Beautiful

CP — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:30:41 +0000

Activity from the Knoxify headquarters will be light this week. We have to take a vacation sometime, right?

But since you’re here, check out these oldies but goodies.

Photo by: Urban Mixer

Has SmartFIX I-40 Helped Your Commute?

CP — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:47 +0000

It’s been almost a week since I-40 thru Downtown Knoxville reopened as part of the SmartFIX40 project. Here at the Knoxify headquarters we haven’t heard a single complaint from any of our readers about the finished project. And that’s a good thing.

Has SmartFIX I-40 helped with your commute? If I-40 isn’t part of your daily commute, have you driven the new portion of the interstate? If so, what are your thoughts?

Photo is a screengrab of live Web cameras provided by TDOT.

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Bearden Earth Fare Opens Today

CP — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:47:37 +0000

A second Earth Fare is opening in Knoxville today. In the Bearden area to be exact. According to their Twitter stream they will be offering free tastings when the doors open.

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View of Knoxville, Vol. 35

CP — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:27:02 +0000

This photo was taken by Jas132

The View of Knoxville series is derived from photos in our flickr group. Add your pictures and we might feature them here.

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