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Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What's happening this weekend? Multiple events coming to East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The people of East Tennessee will have a lot of options for how to spend their weekend from upcoming events like the Rossini Festival, to Pigeon Forge's Rod Run, to the Orange and White Game. This incredible celebration of East Tennessee's music, food and art will hit the streets of Knoxville this weekend. Stop by the four outdoor stages to see all kinds of performances from music to dance. Plus, take your kids to the Y FunZone. The event is held by Knoxville Opera. Learn more on their website. Headed to Covenant Health Park? Here's where you can park Automotive enthusiasts will visit the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge this weekend to show off classic cars. The event is so popular, the Pigeon Forge Police Department even had to warn event goers about the traffic. Find out more online. This intrasquad scrimmage is the first chance for University of Tennessee fans to see the new recruits in action. Due to construction, only 45,000 seats are available. Also, stop by the party in Vol Village beginning at 10:30 a.m. Buy tickets on their website. Augusta Quarry expected to reopen in early summer as renovations nearly complete There's so much more! See the Dogwood Arts Trails and Gardens throughout April and check out our community calendar. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rossini Festival returns for 2025: What to know
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)—The Rossini Festival is returning to Knoxville for its 22nd year on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, April 13, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Each year, the festival draws thousands of people to Knoxville to celebrate the global impact on the music, food, and culture of East Tennessee. The free event, presented by Knoxville Opera, is an annual International Street Fair featuring more than 75 artisans, food vendors and four outdoor stages. Saturday rate for Market Square Garage begins under new Downtown Knoxville parking plan The outdoor stages will be set up on Market Square, Union Avenue, Church Street and Clinch Avenue. Attendees will be able to watch performances showcasing opera, classical, jazz, gospel, ballet, modern dance and more. RossiniPerformanceSchedule_forwebDownload Top Stories Zoo Knoxville gives insight into new Malayan Tiger's adjustment Vendors will be set up throughout downtown Knoxville from Market Square to Church Avenue. Food vendors will offer a range of local and international cuisine, from tacos to Greek specialties to adult beverages, while hundreds of East Tennessee artisans will gather to show off and sell their wares. RossiniFestival_MapandVendorsDownload Downtown Knoxville lists several options for parking, including: City-County Building Garage – 400 Main Street Dwight Kessel Garage – 900 State Street State Street Garage – 500 State Street Langley Garage – 407 Walnut Street Locust Street Garage – 540 Locust Street Main Street Garage – 550 West Main Street Market Square Garage – 406 Walnut Street Parking is free for city garages downtown on weekends, except for the Market Square Garage, which charges a flat $3 rate on Saturdays. This is a part of the City of Knoxville's new parking plan. READ: More top stories on WATE 6 On Your Side is a sponsor of the festival, alongside Visit Knoxville, Regal, the Downtown Knoxville Alliance and others. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
