Hayes Hickman

His voice was unmistakable from the farthest reaches of the Bonnaroo farm. Both voices, actually. The 11th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival unleashed the icons on its fourth and final day Sunday – presenting singer Kenny Rogers, who was ...

The music and arts festival continues to deliver on its reputation for diversity

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — When he isn't booking the who's who lineup that makes up the annual Bonnaroo artist bill, Ashley Capps still burns mix CDs for friends.

The News Sentinel's man on the ground goes with the flow

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — The people on stage aren’t the only rock stars at Bonnaroo.

Odds 'n ends observations from Day Two at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

Attention rising music stars vying for media attention: Slick promotional emails and professional PR pitches aren't nearly as effective as a grandmother's pride. Since my application for a press pass to Bonnaroo 2012 was accepted a month back, I've received ...

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — The Dirty Guv’nahs may be on the cusp of making it to the big time. But they still might need a ride home. The six-piece band returned for a second appearance at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts ...

The morning's drive, past serene, rolling pastures and plywood signs selling salvation, gave way to topless painted women and a hot afternoon in a field full of rock'n roll. Whatever happens from here on out, I can't say we weren't ...

I never made it to the morning yoga sessions, but I stayed out late enough to catch Lil Wayne. To be honest, though, I didn't even know there was yoga.

The producer for "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" said he was more concerned with keeping the Knoxville episode's family comfortable than meeting the build deadline as Tuesday's stormy weather delayed the show's big reveal until today.

MANCHESTER, Tenn. - Did Dre make it? I'm a reporter - I have no idea. But the rumor was that, in the Bonnaroo tradition of surprise appearances and collaborations, Dr. Dre might be joining headliner Eminem on the festival's main ...

MANCHESTER, Tenn. - Custom-blown glass sculpture vendor Tara Katola took it all in stride as she worked downwind of another dust-up Saturday afternoon at the Bonnaroo 2011 Music and Arts Festival.

The KNS crew returns after dark for an encore

MANCHESTER, Tenn. -When it's 94 degrees outside, fish 'n' chips smells iffy at best. Among the additions to keep the 10th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival fresh and new this year is the addition of the "Food Truck Oasis."

MANCHESTER, Tenn. - I've been to plenty of press conferences before. Of course, as a crime reporter most of them were focused on questions like, “Have you identified a suspect yet?” or “What caliber was the murder weapon?”

MANCHESTER, Tenn. - This is an outrage. I had to share a hotel room with KNS photographer Adam Brimer. And as anyone will tell you, Adam is a decent and personable guy.

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — Ashley Capps is way too relaxed to be playing host to a party 80,000-people strong.

MANCHESTER, Tenn. -- Four hours of wandering around the sprawling Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival and I haven't stopped once to listen to any music.

As a musician, Bill Page doesn't have a very big sound, but how much space the rest of him fills is currently up for debate with the Knoxville Police Department.

The question of whether to allow carry-permitted gun owners to go armed in Knoxville parks will get another shot at the City Council tonight.

The children waited just long enough to help cut the ribbon and pause for a photo with city officials at the official opening Wednesday of the new playground at World's Fair Park, before making a mad dash to put the ...

Downtown 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.