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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Start date for Cades Cove vehicle-free days announced after delay
CADES COVE, Tenn. (WATE) — The 2025 start date for vehicle-free days at Cades Cove has been announced after being delayed in May. Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that the vehicle-free days will begin on Wednesday, June 18 and continue every Wednesday through September 24. The days give pedestrians and cyclists the chance to experience the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road without motor vehicles. Multi-year rehabilitation of Bullhead Trail to cause weekday closures through November Non-motorized bicycles, such as Class 3 E-bikes, scooters, skateboards and hoverboards, are not allowed. However, Class 1 and Class 2 E-bikes are permitted. Visitors are encouraged to come in the afternoon and evening hours for a better chance of securing a parking space. When there is no parking available, park staff will ask visitors to return later in the day. The park also urged visitors to pack wisely, as going around the loop often takes longer than expected to bike or hike. Cyclists are encouraged to always wear a helmet and adhere to the speed limit of 20 miles per hour. Big Ears Music Festival to lose $50K in grant funding The program became permanent in 2022 after a 2020 pilot program to test the concept. According to park officials, visitor feedback in response to the vehicle-free pilot was largely positive. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WATE 6 On Your Side.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Ears Music Festival to lose $50K in grant funding
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The National Endowment for the Arts has canceled $50,000 in grants for Big Ears Music Festival, said Ashley Capps, the festival's executive and artistic director. Capps said they 'are hopeful we can appeal as the work for one of the grants is already completed. The other is still in progress.' Ijams Nature Center gets $50K to improve walking trail accessibility Created in 2009, Big Ears is Knoxville's largest music festival. This year's festival was held in March. Performances are held at various venues throughout the city, including historic theatres, churches, museums, clubs, and refurbished warehouses. ▶ See more top stories on The news comes as President Donald Trump's new budget calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts. Many organizations have received notifications of rejected or rescinded grants according to AP News. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WATE 6 On Your Side.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Knoxville Stadium unveils parking plan with 1,500+ spaces
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Covenant Health Park will have more than 1,500 dedicated parking spots according to a new plan. The city of Knoxville and Knox County partnered with Boyd Sports to develop a parking plan for events at the new Knoxville stadium, a press release revealed. This plan includes 1,500 parking spaces — 1,100 for the public and 400 for staff members, season ticket holders and vendors. A free shuttle will take visitors from the parking garages to the stadium, according to the press release. Tennessee among 60 colleges warned of 'potential enforcement actions' over antisemitism claims The plan includes 450 reserved and dedicated parking spots at Summer Place Garage, and 650 spots at Langley Garage for $5. Covenant Health Park Parking Map – Credit Visit Knoxville and MoxCar Marketing + CommunicationsDownload 'Our teams have been working diligently to leverage the wonderful assets of downtown Knoxville and provide fans and visitors with convenient and affordable parking options,' said Boyd Sports CEO Doug Kirchhofer. 'Thanks to the partnership of the City of Knoxville, KAT and others, we're working to simplify the downtown gameday experience, offering free shuttles to and from Covenant Health Park from 1,100 spaces dedicated for event parking and from nearby garages. Reserved parking in the dedicated spaces will be offered for $5 in advance on the Smokies website.' The stadium will be home to the Knoxville Smokies baseball team and the One Knoxville SC soccer teams, including the recently announced women's pre-professional team. It is also expected to host a variety of concerts and other events. Former Knoxville Police Chief urges public to be aware after West Town Mall disturbance 'Knoxville is no stranger to welcoming big crowds downtown,' said city of Knoxville Chief Operating Officer Grant Rosenberg. 'Just as we host thousands for UT football, Big Ears Music Festival, the [Bassmaster] Tournament and more, we will be able to accommodate those coming to Covenant Health Park – while preserving space for downtown workers and other visitors. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
