Troubled To Trained

The Dogwood Arts Festival is highly recognized as the best 17 days in April. Spring into spring with special events all over Knox County that include art shows, craft fairs, lots of great food and live music, too! Also, the event features more than 60 miles of landscaping and garden trails.

Fountain Lanes Strike and Spare Family Bowling is a great place to get the family together and enjoy some fun in a very impressive entertainment facility. Get your game on when you let the ball roll down one of the 36 synthetic lanes. A digital scoring system, lots of choices at the full-service grill and a great drink menu all ensure that you'll enjoy every one of your frames! There's also an impressively-stocked pro shop and an arcade for the kids, too!

The Art Market is exactly what its title says. Local artists come from the surrounding areas to display their work. See some truly compelling pieces ranging from the contemporary to the traditional that include expressions in every medium. There's art rendered in watercolors, photography, basketry, ceramics and woodcuts, among many others. This is a great place to find a unique gift item, support local artists and celebrate their talents.

Barley's Taproom specializes in more than just one thing! You'll find great tasting pizza with an incredible variety of toppings for you to choose from. This cool little nightlife hangout lives up to its name, as it offers a great selection of domestic and imported beers from all over. And, once you're done with your beer and pizza, work off the calories as you dance to some of the city's best live bands that are regularly scheduled. The mood is relaxed and the crowd is always great to spend time with at Barley's Taproom.