http://www.knoxville.com/news/visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxville/?partner=RSSKnoxville.com Stories: Moving To Knoxvilleen-usvisitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvillehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/downtown-is-mecca-of-arts-entertainment-and/?partner=RSSDowntown Knoxville has become the epicenter of local arts and entertainment, with a nightlife scene that continues to show strength in the face of national economic woes. Hickman@Knews.com (Hayes Hickman)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:10 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141234-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleHayes HickmanKnoxville, TNDowntown Knoxville is a mecca of arts, entertainment and cuisine Knoxville.comdowntown-is-mecca-of-arts-entertainment-andurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141234-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/smokies-visits-down-in-08-but-still-top-other/?partner=RSSA tough economy and high fuel prices in 2008 may have caused a drop in the number of visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but the park still drew more people than any other in the U.S. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:05 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141246-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleNews Sentinel staffKnoxville, TNVisits to Smokies park down in 2008, but still tops other parks Knoxville.comsmokies-visits-down-in-08-but-still-top-otherurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141246-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/arts-community-vital-to-gatlinburg/?partner=RSSIt's a pretty exclusive club, the artisans of the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community. rlwilson2594@charter.net (Robert L. Wilson)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:05 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141239-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleRobert L. WilsonKnoxville, TNArts community vital to Gatlinburg in Sevier CountyKnoxville.comarts-community-vital-to-gatlinburgurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141239-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/despite-challenges-theres-good-news-ut-too/?partner=RSSAs the University of Tennessee faces state funding cuts reaching $25.5 million or more, new campus Chancellor Jimmy Cheek faces "tough choices," but he is "encouraged and impressed" by students and staff. kennedyc@knoxnews.com (Chloe White Kennedy)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:05 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-142129-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleChloe White KennedyKnoxville, TNDespite challenges, there's good news at UT, tooKnoxville.comdespite-challenges-theres-good-news-ut-toourn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-142129-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/little-river-railroad-history-preserved-at/?partner=RSSSo much as disturbing a wildflower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park can get you in a heap of trouble with the federal government. rlwilson2594@charter.net (Robert L. Wilson)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:05 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141237-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleRobert L. WilsonKnoxville, TNLittle River Railroad history preserved at museum in Blount CountyKnoxville.comlittle-river-railroad-history-preserved-aturn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141237-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/knoxville-festivals/?partner=RSSKnoxville and East Tennessee events in 2009. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:03 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-138420-733495visitors-guide/attractionsStaff WriterKnoxville, TNKnoxville and East Tennessee festivalsKnoxville.comknoxville-festivalsurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-138420-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/hoskins-drug-store-harkens-to-simpler-times/?partner=RSSSmall-town history is scratched into the wooden walls of booths in Hoskins Drug Store, a Main Street landmark in Clinton that's on the National Register of Historic Places. FowlerB@knoxnews.com (Bob Fowler)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:03 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141241-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleBob FowlerKnoxville, TNHoskins drug store in Anderson County harkens to simpler times Knoxville.comhoskins-drug-store-harkens-to-simpler-timesurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141241-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/hospitals-constantly-upgrading-facilities/?partner=RSSThe end of an era made hospital-news headlines last year. The January 2008 merger of Baptist Health Systems and St. Mary's Health System to form the new Mercy Health Partners meant Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee became solely an outpatient facility. By August, inpatient care had been transferred to St. Mary's Medical Center at Oak Hill in North Knoxville. nelsonk@knoxnews.com (Kristi L. Nelson)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:02 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141232-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleKristi L. NelsonKnoxville, TNEast Tennessee hospitals constantly upgrading facilities Knoxville.comhospitals-constantly-upgrading-facilitiesurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141232-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/anderson-county-to-benefit-from-vacations/?partner=RSSDespite the nationwide economic doldrums, Norris Lake will continue to draw visitors this year, officials predict. Marketing of the lake, its marinas, state parks and campsites will be more focused as vacation season nears, says Stephanie Wells, executive director of the Anderson County Tourism Council. FowlerB@knoxnews.com (Bob Fowler)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-139031-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleBob FowlerKnoxville, TNAnderson County to benefit from vacations close to homeKnoxville.comanderson-county-to-benefit-from-vacationsurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-139031-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/college-universities-et/?partner=RSS Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-139598-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleStaff WriterKnoxville, TNCollege and universities in East TennesseeKnoxville.comcollege-universities-eturn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-139598-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/region-contains-many-hidden-treasures/?partner=RSSLast month I was asked to write jacket blurbs for two upcoming books on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Venob@knoxnews.com (Sam Venable)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141231-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleSam VenableKnoxville, TNVenable: East Tennessee region contains many hidden treasures Knoxville.comregion-contains-many-hidden-treasuresurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141231-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/hunting-fishing-opportunities-divide-tennessee/?partner=RSSThere was a time when Tennessee was more than just Tennessee. sports@knoxnews.com (Bob Hodge)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141160-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleBob HodgeKnoxville, TNHunting, fishing opportunities divide Tennessee Knoxville.comhunting-fishing-opportunities-divide-tennesseeurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141160-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/smokies-paradise-found-for-hikers/?partner=RSSIf you live in Knoxville and you love to backpack and hike, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park casts a long shadow. SimmonsM@knoxnews.com (Morgan Simmons)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141159-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleMorgan SimmonsKnoxville, TNSmokies paradise found for hikers Knoxville.comsmokies-paradise-found-for-hikersurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141159-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/sanctuary-for-the-soul/?partner=RSSYou can't stumble upon Whitestone Country Inn. It is a decidedly out-of-the-way destination, located several miles off any major road. But the secluded lodge has recently made Roane County a hot spot in the AAA travel book. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141162-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleDrew StreipKnoxville, TNRoane County lodge is 'sanctuary for the soul' Knoxville.comsanctuary-for-the-soulurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141162-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/countys-museum-offers-taste-of-local-history/?partner=RSSThe inside of the Jefferson County Courthouse doubles as what is officially called the Jefferson County Museum. But there is nothing stuffy or pretentious about this museum. Balloch@Knoxnews.com (Jim Balloch)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141244-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleJim BallochKnoxville, TNJefferson County's museum offers taste of local history Knoxville.comcountys-museum-offers-taste-of-local-historyurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141244-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/from-arithmetic-to-appearance-students-face-change/?partner=RSSTennessee kindergarten through 12th-grade students will be facing new and tougher curriculum standards this year in an effort to get them on par academically with their peers nationwide. AlapoL@knoxnews.com (Lola Alapo)Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-139608-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleLola AlapoKnoxville, TNFrom arithmetic to appearance, students face changes this fallKnoxville.comfrom-arithmetic-to-appearance-students-face-changeurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-139608-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/sequoyah-museum-tribute-to-creator-of-indian/?partner=RSSMany Loudon County visitors, lured by a host of water-based activities, are unaware that the Tellico Lake region is also home to one of the most important American Indian historical monuments. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141249-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleHugh G. Willett<br>news@knoxnews.comKnoxville, TNSequoyah museum in Loudon County a tribute to creator of Indian written language Knoxville.comsequoyah-museum-tribute-to-creator-of-indianurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-141249-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2009/mar/29/hospitals-east-tennessee/?partner=RSS Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-142866-733495visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleStaff WriterKnoxville, TNHospitals in East TennesseeKnoxville.comhospitals-east-tennesseeurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-142866-733495Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2008/mar/30/taking-to-the-trails/?partner=RSSKnoxville's reputation as an outdoor town rests largely on its close proximity to the mountains, most notably the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most highly visited national park in the U.S. SimmonsM@knoxnews.com (Morgan Simmons)Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:00:30 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-74287-733131visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleMorgan SimmonsKnoxville, TNRegion defined by mountains, outdoor access Knoxville.comtaking-to-the-trailsurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-74287-733131Change0Usablehttp://www.knoxville.com/news/2008/mar/30/a-changing-market/?partner=RSSThe national housing market has been battered in recent months, and while the road has been smoother for Knoxville residents, it's still been a bumpy ride. FloryJ@Knoxnews.com (Josh Flory)Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:00:20 -0000urn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-75569-733131visitors-guide/moving-to-knoxvilleJosh FloryKnoxville, TNHousing takes hit, but luxury condos, high-end developments on the rise Knoxville.coma-changing-marketurn:publicid:www.knoxville.com:news-Story-75569-733131Change0Usable