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Tennessee State Trooper Arrests Hip-Hop Artist “Nelly” in Putnam County

Tennessee State Trooper Arrests Hip-Hop Artist “Nelly” in Putnam County

A Tennessee state trooper arrested internationally known hip-hop artist “Nelly” on felony drug charges in Putnam County on Saturday morning. Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes, was charged with felony possession of drugs, simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. At approximately 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, Trooper Michael Loftis stopped a Prevost […]

Knoxville Opera Presents Bizet’s Carmen on Valentine’s Weekend

Knoxville Opera proudly presents two exclusive performances of Bizet’s Carmen on Friday, February 13 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the city’s hallmark Tennessee Theatre. Maestro Brian Salesky will host a special opera preview session 45 minutes prior to each performance. Carmen, recognized for its Spanish-inspired plot of passion, features […]

Romance, Mischief, and Magic Come to the Clarence Brown Theatre with Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The course of love definitely does NOT run smooth when William Shakespeare’s family-friendly comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” plays on the Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage February 19 through March 8, 2015. An Open Captioned performance will take place on Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 pm. A special “Behind the Scenes” discussion about how the design […]

WSCC Invites Public To Performances of “Walk, Don’t Ride” in Celebration of Black History Month

WSCC Invites Public To Performances of “Walk, Don’t Ride” in Celebration of Black History Month

Walters State Community College invites the public to performances of “Walk, Don’t Ride” by the acclaimed Word Players. Performances are: •Feb. 5, Claiborne County Campus Auditorium, 3:30 p.m. •Feb. 12, Sevier County Campus CAPE 104, 6:15 p.m. •Feb. 19, Morristown Campus International Lyceum, 6:15 p.m. •Feb. 24, Greeneville/Greene County Campus Room 100, 1:30 p.m. “Walk, […]

Walters State’s Mildred Haun Conference To Feature ETSU Old Time Pride Band, Appalatin

Walters State’s Mildred Haun Conference To Feature ETSU Old Time Pride Band, Appalatin

In Appalachia, music has always brought families together, passed down history and provided communion with the sacred. And music plays a staring role at Walters State’s Mildred Haun Conference, Feb. 6-7. In addition to the ETSU Old Time Pride Band and a closing jam session, the conference is proud to sponsor the local debut of […]

WSCC Sevier County Campus Auditions “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee”

WSCC Sevier County Campus Auditions “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee”

Walters State’s Sevier County Campus will present “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee” as its spring music and theatre production. Amber Williamson, instructor of music, is directing the play. Auditions are open to both students and members of the community. This one-act musical comedy follows four quirky teens participating in an equally quirky spelling […]

WSCC Auditions for Spring Production of “Macbeth”

WSCC Auditions for Spring Production of “Macbeth”

Walters State’s Department of Music and Theatre will hold auditions for the spring production of “Macbeth” Jan. 26-27 at 6 p.m. in the theatre of the Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex on the Morristown campus. Auditions are open to both community members and students. “Macbeth” is considered one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most powerful […]

WSCC Spring Semester Community Chorale Rehearsals Start January 20th, 2015

WSCC Spring Semester Community Chorale Rehearsals Start January 20th, 2015

The Community Chorale, sponsored jointly by Walters State Community College and Encore Theatrical Company, will begin spring semester rehearsals at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20 at the First Presbyterian Church in Morristown. Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday. Dr. Vaughn Cardona directs the group . This semester, the group will be preparing a diverse concert […]

Legacy Theater Presents: Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smell!

Legacy Theater Presents: Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smell!

Legacy Theater is excited to announce their upcoming production of Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! November 14, 15, 21, 22. If you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday season, this stage play by Allison Gregory based on the popular children’s book series by Barbara Park, is definitely the way […]

WSCC to Host Noted Native American Musician on November 3rd, and 4th, 2014

WSCC to Host Noted Native American Musician on November 3rd, and 4th, 2014

Walters State Community College will welcome noted Native American flutist Gareth Laffely to all campuses in November. All performances are open to the public with no admission charge. Laffely will perform Nov. 3 at 11:30 a.m. in room 100 of the Greeneville/Greene County Campus and at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Claiborne Campus. […]

Clarence Brown Theatre Adds Two Tuesday 7:30 pm Performances to Hank Williams: Lost Highway Run

Clarence Brown Theatre Adds Two Tuesday 7:30 pm Performances to Hank Williams: Lost Highway Run

Due to popular demand, the Clarence Brown Theatre has added a Tuesday, September 16 and a Tuesday, September 23 performance to the run of “Hank Williams: Lost Highway.”  The shows will begin at 7:30 pm in the CBT’s Carousel Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus.   Several performances in the September 4-28 schedule have sold out or currently have […]

Doc Collier Moonshine In Gatlinburg Set For Grand Opening

Doc Collier Moonshine In Gatlinburg Set For Grand Opening

Doc Collier Moonshine on the Parkway in Gatlinburg is hosting its Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, September 18, 2014 in conjunction with the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. This event is free and open to the public. Tours of the distillery, samples of Doc Collier Moonshine, and plenty of snacks and refreshments will […]

Dandridge Celebrates With Back To School Bash & Music On The Town feat. GRITS

Dandridge Celebrates With Back To School Bash & Music On The Town feat. GRITS

The Town of Dandridge hosted a Back to School Bash in conjunction with their Music on the Town series on Friday evening. Children’s events kicked off earlier in the afternoon but battled less than cooperative weather. GRITS, a local favorite band that has a bluesy groove, was the headliner for the event. As is typical […]

Clarence Brown to Give Away 40 Pairs of Tickets in 40 Days to Celebrate 40th Anniversary!

To celebrate 40 years as East Tennessee’s only professional theater, the Clarence Brown Theatre will give away 40 pairs of tickets in 40 days along with a Grand Prize winner at the conclusion of the giveaway. To enter the “40-40-40 Giveaway” to win the tickets, contestants must “like” the Clarence Brown Theatre’s Facebook page (Clarence […]

Musical Dreams Coming True! Travis Bowlin Releases Long Awaited Single “Bad, Bad Man”

Musical Dreams Coming True! Travis Bowlin Releases Long Awaited Single “Bad, Bad Man”

From the Cincinnati, Ohio Boys Choir to a Rock n Roll Musicvox Guitar endorsement, Artist and Singer/Songwriter, Travis Bowlin, is ready to take his career to the next level. Travis Bowlin, is pleased to announce the releasing of his musical single “Bad, Bad Man”, which was recorded at 16th Edge Studios on historic Music Row in Nashville, […]

Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Starts The Summer

Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Starts The Summer

The 2014 Farm Concert Series presented by the Jefferson County Post kicked off their opening event on Saturday evening. A little rain could not dampen the excitement of the opening show for this year’s premier musical entertainment event. The annual concert series showcases some of the best talent in the region and does it all […]