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Up to 53% off admission to Ripley's Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 10:53am
Up to 53% off admission to Ripley's Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg

 

Believe it or not, DealChicken is always up for a terrifying adventure. A world-class creepy attraction, Ripley’s Haunted Adventure tests the fortitude of Halloween lovers and ghost hunters alike. Whether you’re brave enough to take on this sinister setting alone or opting for the safety of a large group, enjoy a spine-tingling stroll through this eerie collection of oddities. At more than half off the normal ticket price, the only thing safe is your wallet.

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Pageant for kids emphasizes natural beauty

Submitted by Emily Stroud on Tuesday, October 16th, 3:10 pm
Pageant for kids emphasizes natural beauty

A staple of baby beauty pageants is toddlers in tiaras, glitter, and glamour.

An upcoming pageant stressing a more natural approach.

Summer Blalock is Ms. Tennessee United States, a pageant coach, and a pageant judge.

She started competing in beauty pageants at age 8.

"I was very clumsy and very shy as a child and now that I've done pageants I've completely changed. I'm outgoing, I'm free spirited," Summer Blalock said.

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"Get out & Play with Dr. Bob" at Tyson Park

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Thursday, October 11th, 5:28 pm
"Get out & Play with Dr. Bob" at Tyson Park

(Information provided by Kathleen Gibi)

Residing near the University of Tennessee's campus in Downtown-West Knoxville, Tyson Park provides a wide array of recreational opportunities to Knoxvillians. Third Creek Greenway, which connects to Neyland and Bearden Greenways, is a popular place to run, walk, and bike.

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PHOTOS: Homemade Halloween Costumes

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012, 2:03pm
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Don't Miss: BOO! at the Zoo

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Friday, October 5th, 2012, 3:42pm
Don't Miss: BOO! at the Zoo

Celebrate the most spooktacular time of the year with your little monster at Knoxville's largest Halloween event! BOO! at the Zoo presented by U.S. Cellular kicks off 12 nights of safe and not-too-scary Halloween fun Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13 and continuing Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 18-21 and Thursday through Tuesday, Oct. 25- 30, from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

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It's Scarecrow time in New Harvest Park

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Friday, October 5th, 2012, 9:52am
It's Scarecrow time in New Harvest Park

 

Applications are now available for Knox County Parks and Recreation's Scarecrows in the Park, a favorite fall tradition combining family-friendly entertainment with easy exercise.

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Register to Vote!

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 3:03pm
Register to Vote!

You can register to vote now thru Monday, October 8.

If you are not registered by Oct. 8 you will not be able to vote for the Presidential and State General Election scheduled for November 6.

Early Voting starts Octoctober 17 and ends November 1.

Here's a couple handy links:

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