Boomsday was one of Knoxville's favorite traditions. So how did it start, and why don't we have it anymore?

Mourners place flowers, balloons, and stuffed animals around a pink heart shaped memorial around the Dolly Parton statue in ...

Mourners place flowers, balloons, and stuffed animals around a pink heart shaped memorial around the Dolly Parton statue in ...

Predictions for Tennessee football in 2026 with a freshman QB in Faizon Brandon and new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles ...

Matt Gallaher was the governor's personal chef in 2012 and remembers the meal he cooked for Dolly Parton more than any other.

Tennessee has a new quarterback, new defensive coaching staff and new personnel. So let's project the depth chart for the ...

City Councilman Denzel Grant, who represents downtown Knoxville, met recently with Mayor Indya Kincannon and Chief Operating ...

Let's kick off Tennessee's 2026 season with some bold predictions from Faizon Brandon passing yards to DeSean Bishop's TDs, ...

Boomsday was a beloved − and explosive − Labor Day tradition that many Knoxvillians still miss today. So how did it start, ...

As survival becomes more secure and the demands of simply existing continue to decline, the visible markers of “hard work” ...

See how Dollywood looks days after Dolly Parton's death. The East Tennessee county music star died on Aug. 25, 2026.

Dollywood, fans honor Dolly Parton at the Robert F. Thomas Chapel church service on Aug. 30, 2026, days after the East ...