KTSC Press Releases
Thousands of youth travel to East Tennessee for the 2007 Smoky Mountain “Winterfest”
Read Full StoryMarch 5th, 2007- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – More than 25 years ago, two youth groups traveled to the Smoky Mountains for a weekend full of fun and discipleship. Now, that tradition has exploded as more than 15,000…
Thousands of cheerleaders dance into Knoxville
Read Full StoryFebruary 26th, 2007- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Knoxville will gain more spirit and excitement this weekend as more than 3,000 cheerleaders, dancers and family members swarm in for two national cheerleading and dance…
Travel talk show legend celebrates last radio show
Read Full StoryFebruary 19th, 2007- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Knoxville native Ramsey Pollard will be hanging up his hat this weekend as the host of the radio talk show, “Ramblin’ with Ramsey” will air his last show on Sunday. “Ramblin’ with…
Knoxville’s Dogwood Arts Festival & Rossini Festival named “Top 20 Events” by the Southeast Tourism Society
Read Full StoryFebruary 16th, 2007- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Officials with the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation (KTSC) announced today that the Dogwood Arts Festival and the Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival were selected as “Top 20…
Knoxville to be a puzzle on "Wheel of Fortune"
Read Full StoryFebruary 9th, 2007- February 9, 2007 – KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Knoxville will gain international exposure as the “Wheel of Fortune” series will feature the city as a puzzle on the show airing on WBIR-TV Feb. 14, 2007, at 7…
Bruce Pearl and Pat Summitt join together to “co-coach” a new ‘Dream Team’
Read Full StoryJanuary 30th, 2007- January 30, 2007 – KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Coaches Bruce Pearl and Pat Summitt are pairing up to encourage the residents of Knoxville to volunteer for one of the largest events taking place in Knoxville…
Event meets in downtown Knoxville for 35th consecutive year
Read Full StoryJanuary 17th, 2007- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – More than 250 attendees are expected in Knoxville this Thursday, Jan. 18 through Saturday, Jan. 20 for the 60th Townecraft Annual Regional Convention. This year marks the 35th…
Knoxville to welcome even more motorcycle enthusiasts
Read Full StoryJanuary 3rd, 2007- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For years, Knoxville has been home to auto shows and rallies such as the Honda Hoot, F-100 Supernationals and the NSRA Street Rod Nationals South. In 2007, Knoxville will welcome…
Harley Owner’s Group brings motorcycle rally to Knoxville
Read Full StoryNovember 3rd, 2006- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Today, during a press conference at Chilhowee Park, officials with the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation (KTSC), the City of Knoxville, Knox County and special guests unveiled…
Governor’s Conference on Tourism moves to Knoxville
Read Full StorySeptember 18th, 2006- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – More than 400 tourism professionals from across the state, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Susan Whitaker will come to…
