East Tennessee Now

East Tennessee Now is a community oriented public affairs program designed to address local problems and issues and explore possible or existing solutions. The program features community leaders, representatives of area non-profits, healthcare professionals and other experts in their respective fields.

East Tennessee Now is a government podcast hosted by MWC, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

MWC hosts East Tennessee Now, a government show with 100 episodes published.

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  Haiti Outreach Program

  Aug 16, 202630 min

  Frank Murphy interviews Leslie Adams and Billy Stair of the Haiti Outreach Program, based at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Haiti Outreach Program will host a special, multimedia program of inspiring stories and music to benefit its medical mission on Sunday, August 23, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Cathedral School gymnasium. The gym is located at the rear of the campus at 711 S. Northshore Drive in Knoxville. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Admission is free and all are welcome. Please RSVP by emailing haitioutreach@shcknox.org with your name and the number of people attending. The mission of the Haiti Outreach Program is to break the cycles of poverty in Haiti through their relationships with the people of Boucan-Carré, focused on Mind (Education), Body (Healthcare), and Spirit (Faith). Learn more at https://www.haitioutreachprogram.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Ales for ALZ and Walk to End Alzheimer's

  Aug 9, 202630 min

  Frank Murphy interviews Sara Dickson, Development Manager at the Alzheimer's Association's Tennessee chapter. and Mark Dulniak, a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association. Mark leads the Ales for ALZ campaign. During the month of August, 21 local brewery locations offer unique craft beers and special events with proceeds benefiting the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Find more information at https://alesforalz-knox.org/ The Knoxville Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Zoo Knoxville. Registration is free. Those who donate $100 or more can receive a Walk t-shirt. More information is available at http://www.alz.org/KnoxvilleWalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Kerbela Shrine Circus

  Aug 2, 202631 min

  Frank Murphy interviews George Bove, Media and Public Relations Chairman for the Kerbela Shrine Temple, about the 49th annual Kerbela Shrine Circus on August 7, 8, and 9, 2026 in Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville. Complimentary circus tickets can be obtained by calling (865) 573-1901.  Proceeds from the sales of concession items at the circus support the Kerbela Shrine Temple. To be a Shriner, one must also be a Master Mason in Freemasonry. Kerbela Shrine is part of Shriners International, which supports Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, a system of 22 hospitals providing specialty pediatric care. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals for Children and receive all services at no financial obligation to families.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Irish Fest on the Hill

  Jul 26, 202630 min

  Frank Murphy interviews Fr. Charlie Donahue, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, and Cindy McLaughlin of the Irish Fest Committee about the 17th annual Irish Fest on the Hill. The festival will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday August 8, 2026 on the campus of Immaculate Conception Parish, 414 W. Vine Avenue in Knoxville. Tickets are $15 at the gate for adults. Children 12 and under are free. The festival features musical performances by Knoxville Pipes and Drums; Red Haired Mary; Tim and Cherry on Strings; Nancy Brennan Strange & Friends; Jeff Nelson; Def Leprechaun Band; Doon the Brae; and Tracy Jenkins & Gil Draper. Those attending may enjoy Irish food, drinks, dessert, and music and take part in a silent auction. A Gaelic games demonstration will be held. There will also be tours of Immaculate Conception Church, one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Diocese of Knoxville. Learn more at https://icknoxville.org/irish-fest-committee or on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/events/1891305818222732/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Theatre Knoxville Downtown

  Jul 12, 202630 min

  Frank Murphy interviews Rebecca Gomez and David Snow of Theatre Knoxville Downtown, located at 800 S. Central Street in Knoxville. Rebecca is directing and David is starring as Mortimer Brewster in TKD's production of Arsenic and Old Lace , which opens on Friday, July 24, 2026 and runs through August 9, 2026. Tickets and information are available at https://theatreknoxville.com/arsenic-and-old-lace/ TKD's 2026-27 season continues with The Iliad, The Odyssey, and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors I’ll Be Home for Christmas Boeing Boeing The Pillowman The Picture of Dorian Gray Theatre Knoxville Downtown, is Knoxville’s oldest continuously operating, non-academic, all-volunteer, non-profit community theater. Information about season tickets, auditions, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to support TKD is available at https://theatreknoxville.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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