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East TN Free Activities
October 2026: Supporting a Good Cause
Many locals already know how much the KBGA means to our community, but today we want to put a special spotlight on their premier annual event: the Green Thumb Gala.
Elyse Large
Oct 5
July 2026: The WDVX Blue Plate Special
One of the things we have wanted to bring to you via our blog is our experience attending one of the WDVX Blue Plate Specials.
Elyse Large
Jul 3
June 2026: Visiting the Beck Cultural Exchange Center
The desired place in Knoxville, TN that people go to learn, discover, and experience the rich legacy of African Americans inside a vibrant Cultural Corridor
Elyse Large
Jun 3
January 2026: Roll that Beautiful Bean Footage – Visiting Bush’s Baked Beans
Did you know that Bush’s Baked Beans started right here in East Tennessee, about an hour outside Knoxville and just 30 minutes from Pigeon Forge? That’s right—not only is East Tennessee home to Dolly Parton, but it’s also home to the famous baked beans. But the company didn’t start out in the baked beans business.
Elyse Large
Jan 6
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