Knoxville Photos

Photos by Wade Payne

  • Farragut shortstop AJ Simcox dives for the ball during their Division 2-AAA championship game against Bearden Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Bearden's Derek Lance is tagged out at home by Farragut catcher Brett Hagenow (24) during their Division 2-AAA championship game Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Bearden's Jordan Walls hits a three-run homer in the first inning during their Division 2-AAA championship game against Farragut Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Bearden pitcher Ty Hill throws to a Farragut batter during their Division 2-AAA championship game Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Bearden's Ty Hill (3) is out at first base as Farragut's Chase Chambers (8) takes the throw during their Division 2-AAA championship game Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Bearden third baseman Ronnie Broyles fields the ball during their Division 2-AAA championship game against Farragut Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Bearden first baseman Chris Pritchett fields the ball during their Division 2-AAA championship game against Farragut Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Bearden shortstop Derek Lance field the ball during their Division 2-AAA championship game against Farragut Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Bearden pitcher Kyle Wentz throws to a Farragut batter during their Division 2-AAA championship game Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Farragut pitcher Jordan Newby throws to a Bearden batter during their Division 2-AAA championship game Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Farragut pitcher Chase Chambers throws to a Bearden batter during their Division 2-AAA championship game Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden won 10-7. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Trent Whetsell of Halls tags out Hardin Valley's Elliott Whitt at second base during their game of the District 3-AAA baseball game Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Halls pitcher Blake Shuler throws to a Hardin Valley batter during their game of the District 3-AAA baseball game Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Hardin Valley pitcher Will Neely throws to a batter during a District 3-AAA baseball game against Halls Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Hardin Valley's Seth Hunt bunts the ball during their game of the District 3-AAA baseball game against Halls Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Grant Painter (8) of Halls dives back to first base under the tag of Hardin Valley's Chase Kirk during their game of the District 3-AAA baseball game Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Hardin Valley shortstop Seth Hunt fields the ball during their game of the District 3-AAA baseball game against Halls Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Maryville's Bry Blanco, right, is congratulated by teammate Allison Barbee (9) after she scored during their game against William Blount Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at William Blount High School in Maryville, Tenn. Maryville won 6-2. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • William Blount ptcherKasey Miller throws to a Maryville batter during their game Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at William Blount High School in Maryville, Tenn. Maryville won 6-2. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Maryville's Bry Blanco makes a play on the ball during their game against William Blount Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at William Blount High School in Maryville, Tenn. Maryville won 6-2. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Maryville's Bry Blanco (15) forces William Blount's Ashlyn Curtis out at second during their game Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at William Blount High School in Maryville, Tenn. Maryville won 6-2. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Maryville's Bry Blanco swings at the ball during their game against William Blount Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at William Blount High School in Maryville, Tenn. Maryville won 6-2. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Maryville's Ciera Lagrange, left, is thrown out as William Blount's Miranda Laugherty makes the play during their game Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at William Blount High School in Maryville, Tenn. Maryville won 6-2. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Maryville's Bry Blanco makes a play on the ball during their game against William Blount Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at William Blount High School in Maryville, Tenn. Maryville won 6-2. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Erik Ainge, seen here during his days as the Vols quarterback, says he'll dance for a good cause in 2013.
  • People roast marshmallows over a fire pit on Market Square Friday. The family-friendly Christmas in the City event started with a handful of activities in 1978 and has grown bigger each year. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Marshmallows were roasted over a fire pit during Christmas in the City festivities on Market Square on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • People walk through Krutch Park before the lighting of the Christmas tree at Market Square on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. The family-friendly Christmas in the City event started with a handful of activities in 1978 and has grown bigger each year. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • People ice skate on Market Square during Christmas festivities on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. The ice rink will remain open through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Musicians on Market Square perform Christmas songs as people mill past on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, as part of the Christmas in the City festivities. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • The Unity Choir performs during the Regal Celebration of Lights event at Krutch Park on Friday. A 36-foot Christmas tree was also lit that night as part of the Christmas in the City festivities. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Tristian Neff of Kingston roasts marshmallows over a fire pit on Market Square Friday during the Regal Celebration of Lights as part of Christmas in the City. The family-friendly event started with a handful of activities in 1978 and has grown bigger each year. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • A sleigh with presents sits on stage during the lighting of the Christmas tree at Market Square Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Children have their pictures taken at Krutch Park before the lighting of the Christmas tree at Market Square Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • People walk past vendors at Market Square Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Justin DeBusk, right, his wife Heather and their 4-month-old daughter Libby have their picture taken with Santa Claus on Market Square on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Members of the Unity Choir perform during the lighting of the Christmas tree at Krutch Park in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • People watch as fireworks explode during the lighting of the Christmas tree at Krutch Park on Friday. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • The band Green Carpet Players performs for the crowd during the Ho Ho Hoedown at Market Square Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. The band was misidentified in an earlier caption. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Children listen to the band Green Carpet Players perform during the Ho Ho Hoedown at Market Square Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. The band was misidentified in an earlier caption. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Shopper's check out at Toys R Us during Black Friday Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn.
  • Shopper's wait in line for Toys R Us to open for Black Friday Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn.
  • Powell's Brittany Hall (42) is pressured by Auin-East's Jamyra Carvin (23) during the TENNOVA Healthcare Tip Off Classic at Thompson-Boling Arena Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Maryville's Patton Robinette (4) turns to hand the ball off to Shawn Prevo (22) during their game against Oak Ridge Friday, Sept. 23, 2011.
  • Maryville's Patton Robinette (4) turns to hand the ball off to Shawn Prevo (22) during their game against Oak Ridge Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Maryville's Patton Robinette (4) turns to hand the ball off to Shawn Prevo (22) during their game against Oak Ridge on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Maryville, the defending state 6A champions, has a first-round playoff date at home against Bearden Friday, Nov. 4.
  • Fans enjoy the Willie Nelson Country Throwdown Tour at the Civic Coliseum in June. (Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Keith Urban performs Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.
  • Keith Urban performs Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.
  • Keith Urban performs Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.