Members of Turkeys in the Straw rehearse for a concert last year at the home of Dr. Ted Flickinger. The band of friends does their share of benefit concerts and makes visits to area nursing homes and churches. From left: Joe Cunningham, Dean Moss, Jack Stewart, Kirk Cunningham, Ralph Petree, Dr. Ted Flickinger and Naomi Cunningham.

Talkin' Turkeys: Concert will showcase Blount talent

10:53 PM - The Turkeys are back and they aren't intersted in being on your dinner table. They are ready to entertain. Read more...

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Get a peek inside artists' studios at special tour

10:51 PM - The artists of Fine Arts Blount have found the perfect way to showcase a multitde of talent. They are holding a studio tour, and we are all invited. Read more...

Community health fair set Saturday at MLK Center

10:49 PM - A local nonprofit wants this community to take advantage of a free health fair Saturday in Alcoa. Read more...

Upcoming book sale to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs

10:48 PM - If you are looking to restock on reading materials, the Boys and Girls Clubs Million Dollar Book Sale is the place to shop. Read more...

Alternative Gift Fair set Sunday

10:57 PM - The Alternative Gift Fair that will include handcrafted items from places like Africa, Guatemala and the Holy Land, will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Maryville. Read more...

Quilt guild moves show to Maryville

10:51 PM - Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild is moving its annual Quilt Show and Competition to the campus of Maryville College. It will be held March 19-21 in the Cooper Athletic Center. Read more...

MHS Drama to present 'Mouse that Roared'

10:50 PM - The Maryville High School Drama Department will present "The Mouse That Roared" at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the MHS auditorium, 825 Lawrence Ave., Maryville. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Read more...

Arts community to present 'Tie Dye Black Tie'

10:50 PM - Fine Arts Blount will present "Tie Dye Black Tie Affair," at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, located at 314 W. Broadway in Maryville. Read more...

Progressive dinner to help Good Neighbors

10:49 PM - A progressive dinner will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday as a fundraiser for Good Neighbors of Blount County. The dinner will start with appetizers at Monte Vista Baptist Church, followed by the main course at St. Read more...

Townsend library to hold book, bake sale

10:41 PM - The Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library in Townsend will raise money for its programs by offering up a used book and bake sale Friday and Saturday. Read more...

Give cookboooks another look

09:22 PM - It might be time to revisit some of your old cookbooks, or let Olivia Sipe share some of her favorites. Read more...

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Carpenters Middle brings overseas to students

08:05 PM - Carpenters Middle School is gearing up for International Day with lots of activities planned. Read more...

William Blount players looking for next season

08:03 PM - Now that football season is over at William Blount's Ninth Grade Academy, it's time to reflect on what was accomplished and move ahead. Read more...

Alcoa High Students pay tribute to fall of Berlin Wall

08:02 PM - Students in Ken Brown's German classes at Alcoa High School will be remembering the fall of the Berlin Wall with a special celebration. Read more...

WB's Homecoming, play rehearsals part of activities

11:52 PM - On Oct. 2 William Blount celebrated its 2009 football homecoming. Read more...

MIS students reach out to help African school

11:51 PM - Imagine this: you are an orphan from Africa going to a school called Maximum Impact. Read more...