East Tennessee Now

Frank Murphy interviews Mike Kitchens, chairman of Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, which trains and provides mobility assistance service dogs to military veterans and first responders who need them.  This program aired on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Learn more at https://www.smokymountainservicedogs.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Murphy interviews Aaron Snukals of Concerts For Our Own and Caroline Timpson of Breast Connect. The concerts benefit three charities: Breast Connect, the Love Kitchen, and Choice Health Network. Tickets on sale at https://www.concertsforourown.org/  Learn more about Breast Connect at https://breastconnect.org/ This program aired on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Concerts For Our Own season: Friday, October 10, 2025 - "The Purple xPeRIeNCE" Prince Tribute Show Thursday, October 30, 2025 - "MummFest" - Here Come the Mummies with special guests Lachy Doley & Platinum MoonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Murphy interviews Sara Dickson and Mark Dulniak with the Alzheimer's Association's Tennessee chapter. This program aired on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Ales for Alz runs through August 31. Information at https://alesforalz-knox.org/ The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Zoo Knoxville. Information at http://www.alz.org/KnoxvilleWalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Murphy interviews Kesha Waters and Hannah Fatheree of CASA of the Tennessee Heartland. This program aired on Sunday, August 17, 2025. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. The core purpose of CASA of the Tennessee Heartland is to provide a voice for abused and neglected children in Anderson and Blount counties. As a non-profit, volunteer-based agency, our mission is to empower CASA volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children in juvenile court. Our vision is to provide a court-appointed volunteer advocate for every child who needs one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Murphy interviews Kelley Weatherley-Sinclair of the East Tennessee Historical Society about the 2025 History Hootenanny which takes place on Saturday, August 16, 2025.  This program aired on Sunday, August 10, 2025. History Hootenanny showcases the best of the East Tennessee History Center and its partners at this open house. This year’s theme is “Sports History” to celebrate the feature exhibition, Home Runs & Home Teams: A History of the National Pastime in Tennessee. Guests can enjoy live music, sports-themed children’s activities, Knoxville walking tours, shuttles to the Historic House Museums of Knoxville, and more! History Hootenanny is a free public history event organized in partnership by the East Tennessee Historical Society, Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection, and Tennessee Archive of Moving Image & Sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s officially spring - so Tis the season to get outdoors…. One way is The 3rd annual Lupus Golf Tournament Fundraiser….. There are so many ways to take part.. Even if you don’t play…. This annual event raises awareness for Lupus and the Lupus Foundation of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many people getting sick, the flu- covid, sinuses issues.. Its a lot to stay healthy…these days… and some people - have greater struggles… with their health.. For instance, dealing w/ substance abuse disorders.. But there is help and support… on non-profit is  the East TN Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors - Darius is diving in to learn more about this organization and their annual Smoky Mountain Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever have a day or days - you feel lost, maybe even hopeless? It happens… know you are not alone… in fact there are many organizations out there - ready to help - if you are ready for it… one of them - a hand up for women…. Full of love and support.. The non-profit is holding its largest fundraiser, the Annual Gala Red Carpet Event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camp Bayoca - sound like something your kids should get into? Head on over to campbayoca.com and get them registered today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will be calling in to talk about the 2025 Read City USA challenge and how you can get involved. But first, KFD Asst. Chief Mark Wilbanks joins us to tell us about the upcoming KFD Recruitment Expo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have a teenager in the family, or know of one.. They can score a thousand bucks - time to break out the creativity for a contest through Metro Drug Coalition- Courtney Fuson shares the details for “A Vape Free Future” youth PSA contest.    First, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs calls in about the 2025 Read City USA challenge and how you can get involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beardsley Community Farm is gearing up for Snow ! No need to grab a shovel - more like a spoon…. It’s actually their Snow Day event. With a full day of activities including a soup contest, silent auction, and live musical performances. Charlotte’s here to fill us in … But first, it’s time to Pack the Bag with Second Harvest Food Bank…  A fundraiser to fuel their Food for Kids program.  Matthew Blondell says $8 goes a long way when it comes to nutritious food for hungry children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leave winter at the door and get ready for the spring time with the Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show. Shannon Herron will be joining us today to tell us everything you need to know about this year’s event. But first, Ron Day from Remote Area Medical stops by to talk about their upcoming clinic where they’re offering health, vision and dental services completely free of charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Jackson from the Hand Up For Homeless Ministry joins the show to talk about his organization, their impact on the Knoxville community, and how you can get involved this winter and holiday season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, December 7th Covenant Health is bringing back their 20th annual Artsclamation fine arts sale benefitting Peninsula Behavioral Services. Laurel and Tyler joins us this morning to tell us all about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas time is right around the corner and what better way to bring in the holiday season than with some classic Christmas stories. The Clarence Brown Theatre has the right idea as they’re presenting A Christmas Carol November 21 - December 21. Mindy stops by to give us the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Day from Remote Area Medical stops by to talk about their upcoming free healthcare clinics. Also, Kimberly Montierth from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints comes in to tell us about their Light The World Giving Machines fundraiser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hand Up For Women is a local ministry offering a hand UP to women who want to live a self-sufficient, abundant life free of loneliness and fear. November 1st they will be launching their online auction benefiting the women and programs of the organization. Betty-Lou Simpson joins us this morning to tell us more about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall is finally here which means it’s time for the fall festivities, and East TN Children’s Hospital has plenty for you to choose from. Natalie joins us today to tell us all about them. With the fall comes the fall critters creeping in your house to stay warm. Luckily Michael from Renewal By Anderson is here to give us all the tips on how to keep your home bug free this coming fall and winter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knox County Mobile Meals just hosted their annual Power of the Purse fundraiser to much success. Sara Keel joins us this morning to tell us about the volunteer opportunities available with Mobile Meals and how you can help out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 24th annual Hola Festival is taking place Saturday, September 21st and Pedro joins the show to tell us more about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 2nd, the Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains will be hosting their 22nd annual Play FORE The Kids Golf Tournament. This year they're ramping up the stakes by giving away a brand new 2024 Chevrolet Corvette!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Clarence Brown Theatre will be presenting, “Knoxville,” a musical depicting the childhood of Knoxville native and Pulitzer Prize winning author, James Agee. To tell us more about it we have Kenneth Martin and McKinley Merritt joining us today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 18th annual Slim Fest is taking place August 3rd and will be raising money for the Legends of Tennessee, a youth mentorship program based here in Knoxville. Steve Stilts of Slim Fest and VFL Jabari Davis joined us this morning to give us all the details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Christmas !!! in July… the Emerald Youth Foundation is getting a head start, with your help, so they can be sure the hundreds of families they serve, have a super special holiday season. Also, Sara Dickson and Steve Danesi from the Alzheimer’s Association stop by to talk about the Walk To End Alzheimer's happening in September and how you can get involved to support the cause!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerts For Our Own is a series of live concerts benefiting non-profit organizations that serve the people right here in East TN. Today, Martin Riggins from the Love Kitchen and Jennifer East from PUNT Pediatric Cancer Collaborative will join us and share more about their respective organizations, how Concerts For Our Own will support their efforts, and how you can get involved!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Dickson and Steve Danesi from the Alzheimer’s Association stop by to talk about the Walk To End Alzheimer's happening in September and how you can get involved to support the cause! Kimberly O’Neal also joins us today to talk about her company Modern Day Stay At Home Mom and how she is helping thousands of moms across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time is running out to take advantage of the TN Department of Treasury TN Stars program. Shelli King joins us today to tell us how you can get a jump start on your child’s college savings. But first, Marilyn Childress from the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation joins the show to tell us how her foundation will be honoring WWII veterans this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moms everywhere know the challenges that come with motherhood, especially stay at home moms. One of which being finding employment after dedicating so much time to the family. Kimberly O’Neal addressed that problem head on and started Modern Day Stay At Home Mom, a service that connects businesses with moms and helps them find work across a wide range of industries. Listen in while Kimberly explains how it works! Also, Going to the dentist in today’s economy can be very scary, especially for the kids. Good thing the Knox County Health Department will be introducing a program where children can receive dental services for free! Megan and Sarah joins us to give more details on how you can take advantage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 6th, the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee will be hosting their Good Vibrations Outdoor Benefit Concert at Yee Haw Brewing. This morning Lori and Beth stopped by to give us more details about the event and how it will benefit the organization. Also, Kristy Altman from Medic Regional Blood Center stopped by as well to talk with Darius Williams about the 20th annual Parrot Head Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a thrill seeker looking for your next adventure? Do you like to raise money for important causes? Well you’re in luck because Over The Edge Knoxville will be back on June 1st and you’ll be able to raise money for The Arc Knox County by jumping off a building! This morning, Jackie Johnson sat down with Darius Williams to discuss this exciting fundraiser and how you can get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our good friends at Second Harvest Food Bank want to be sure no child goes hungry - this two week fundraiser feeds the Food for Kids program - and the bellies of thousands of children in East Tennessee. Jon Rice and Matthew Blondell talk about the need and how you can help. Are you ready to expand the family, open your home and your hearts to a new pet? Time for empty the shelters where you get an unbelievable deal thanks to the Bissell pet foundation Wait until you hear what Darius Williams found out while speaking with Chasity Johnson of Young-Williams Animal Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend marks the beginning of the TN WaterColor Society Biennial Juried Exhibition coming to the Emporium Center in Knoxville. Gayle Seale from the Watercolor Society joined Darius Williams this morning to tell you a little about the exhibit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Arab-American Club of Knoxville is presenting their 11th annual Arab Fest this weekend at Market Square in downtown Knoxville. Susan and Lina joined Darius Williams to talk more about the event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring is in full swing and Ijams Nature center is back with their 3rd annual Fleurish (Flourish) Runway Show. The show will be bringing eco-friendly and sustainable “Punk vs Funk” styles to the runway along with an array of vendors and live music performances. This morning, Sarah Brobst joins Darius Williams in the studio to talk about the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend is the 14th annual Forget Me Not 5K raising funds and awareness for the cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. Darius Williams spoke with the organizers of the event about how it will benefit The Pat Summit Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring is here and the concerts, festivals, and outdoor activities are rolling out more and more everyday. The Elite Tune Series of Tellico Village is joining in on the fun bringing high level musical events to East Tennessee to benefit local non-profit charity organizations. Today, Lee Brockman called in with Darius Williams to talk about Elite Tunes Series and the amazing lineup they have coming up this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Avalon Center is an East TN shelter that serves as a safe haven for domestic violence and sexual assault victims and provides them with the tools and resources needed on their journey from victim to survivor. This weekend they will be partnering with Eclipse Paranormal for their annual fundraising event in Harriman, TN. The event will consist of different panel discussions, donations, and two paranormal investigations through the Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and Old Historic Harriman Hospital. Jennifer Jacobs from Eclipse Paranormal called in with Darius Williams to tell us more about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Knoxville Museum of Art has been a staple in the Knoxville community since 1961. Being a place where children, adults, and families alike can come enjoy all kinds of artwork from a wide variety of artists. Coming up this Saturday, the Knoxville Museum of Art will be hosting its biannual Family Day, which is a free event that will feature hands-on art activities, food, live music, and more. Today DeLena Feliciano joined Darius Williams to talk about Family Day and the different exhibits that the Knoxville Museum of Art offers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that amongst over 40 million Americans, there is a combined student loan debt of over $1.6 Trillion. Over the years, there have been countless programs to help alleviate the ever increasing cost of college education. Today Shelli King, from The TN Department of Treasury, will be calling in to speak with Darius Williams about their new TN Stars College Savings 529 Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Interfaith Health Center will be kicking off their 15th annual Sweets to the Sweet Fundraiser. Meghann Common will be speaking with Beth Roskelly of Interfaith Health Center to learn more about the fundraiser and how you can get involved. First - Dogwood Arts will be hosting their House and Garden Show at the Knoxville Convention Center February 9 - 11. Darius Williams sat down with Shannon Herron to discuss the show and what patrons can expect from this year’s event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hand Up For Women is a non-profit ministry that offers life management and career-readiness resources for women suffering from addiction, abuse, poverty, and despair. Over its 20 years of existence, Hand Up For Women has graduated over 120 women from its program. This Thursday, February 29th, Hand Up For Women will be hosting their annual gala at the Grand Event Center to celebrate the women of the program along with “a story of miracles.” A story that we will learn more about from today’s guest, Eva from Hand Up For Women, who joined Darius Williams to talk more about Thursday’s special event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prom season is slowly approaching which means teens all across Knoxville will be searching for the perfect dress or tuxedo for their big night. Kristina Killebrew from Second Chance Prom Ministry called in to talk with Ashlee Crawford about their 12th annual Free Formal attire and services event coming up February 24th and shed light on the services they provide and how you can get involved. Also, as we move further into 2024, the city of Knoxville gets busier and busier and the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is no exception. Tuesday, they will be hosting a watch party at Schulz Brau as UT Men’s Basketball takes on Missouri. Megan and Travis of Knoxville’s Habitat for Humanity open the show sitting down with Darius Williams to talk about the watch party and the many different ways you can get involved as a volunteer for upcoming events and programs with the organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that a 2023 report released by the Census Bureau revealed that over 26 million Americans are currently living without health insurance? Luckily, organizations such as Remote Area Medical are working to provide free, quality healthcare to those in need. Darius Williams sat down with Chris and Brad of Remote Area Medical to learn more about their upcoming free healthcare clinics and how you can get involved as a volunteer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Foster children in Knox County are counting on you this Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support small businesses on December 2nd at this Merry Market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy collection with the Marines and Hawaiian Santa on November 11, 2023 at Concord Marina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Order your trees now through Dogwood Arts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fundraising underway for 18,000 wreaths for veteran's grave sites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nonprofit organization, fighting to put a stop to veterans suicides, is hosting a fundraiser later this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.