In the spirit of “neighbor helping neighbor,” visitors to the Museum of Appalachia may bring a non-perishable food item for the needy in February and receive $3 off regular adult admission. Donated food will go to the Norris Area Food Pantry serving eastern Anderson County. In the past five years, Museum visitors have contributed more than 5,000 pounds of food to the local food bank. The Museum is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to preserve the artifacts and culture of an earlier time, and to instill in the community—regionally, nationally, and internationally—a greater knowledge of and appreciation for the Appalachian heritage.

The Campbell Culture Coalition (CCC) is holding its annual meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the pavilion at Cove Lake State Park. Gary Sexton, a most unusual teacher from Scott County, TN, is the featured speaker. You won't want to miss the ongoing story about the high school youths in Scott County who have done what no other group of youngster in the U. S. have. There will be refreshments and lots of exciting programs and projects slated for Campbell County to share.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and IHOP restaurants will celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 28 from 7 am to 10 pm. IHOP in the Knoxville area will be offering a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes to each guest and, in return, diners will be asked to leave a little something behind for East Tennessee Children's Hospital. 313 Lovell Road - Knoxville (865) 671-3804 5604 Merchants Center Blvd - Knoxville (865) 689-1202 7609 Mountain Grove Dr. - Knoxville (865) 577-0230

Knoxville welcomes BRAD PAISLEY and his VIRTUALLY REALITY TOUR 2012 with Very Special Guest Three-Time CMA Award Winners, The Band Perry and introducing American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery.

A 5K run/walk to benefit Relay For Life will be held Saturday, March 24th beginning at Jacksboro Middle School at 8:00am. Registration begins at 7:30am. Sign up by March 17th and receive a free t-shirt. Entry fee is $20. Get an entry form at First Volunteer Bank at 244 E. Central Ave. in LaFollette.

With 40 #1 chart-toppers under his belt -- not to mention avidly-received live shows across the world, Ronnie Milsap is still growing and surprising long-time fans.

The word “legend” usually makes an appearance at some point when discussing Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgment of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man.” It’s a tribute to his incredible commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole. This member of the Country Music Hall of Fame has given us such classics as "Okie From Muskogee", "Mama Tried", "Workin' Man Blues" and "The Fightin' Side of Me".