Maggie Jones, Knoxville News Sentinel

Maggie Jones

Knoxville News Sentinel

Knoxville, TN, United States

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  • Knoxville News Sentinel
  • The Tennessean
  • Rochester D and C
  • Commercial Appeal
  • The Jackson Sun
  • USA TODAY
  • CITIZEN-TIMES.com
  • NBC Charlotte
  • WKYC Channel 3 News
  • North Jersey News

Past articles by Maggie:

Dollywood: Looking back at Pigeon Forge theme park's biggest additions through the years

In honor of Dollywood's 35th anniversary, let's take a look back at some of the biggest additions to the park since its beginning on May 3, 1986. → Read More

St. Patrick's Day 2020 in Knoxville will have a parade, festivals, bar crawls and more

Knoxville will soon be flooded with green decorations, costumes and beer. Here's where you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2020. → Read More

Behind the scenes at Dollywood: How Pigeon Forge park prepares for opening day each year

It takes lots of hands, decorations, plants, tools and heavy machinery to prep Dollywood for its upcoming 35th season debut on Saturday, March 14. → Read More

Dollywood opens next week for 35th season: What's new at Pigeon Forge theme park in 2020

Dollywood's 35th season starts March 14. Here's a rundown of the changes coming to the park, including the new Flower & Food Festival. → Read More

'The Voice': Dandridge's Sara Collins impresses Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson with audition

Dandridge's Sara Collins made an impression on Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson during her blind audition on NBC's "The Voice." → Read More

'Bringing Up Bates' Q&A: Josie Balka talks motherhood, new wedding business, reality show

To preview the upcoming premiere of "Bringing Up Bates," we interviewed Josie Balka about motherhood and being documented on the UPtv reality show. → Read More

Get to know Zoo Knoxville's new giant anteater Tiana, who loves naps, baths and avocados

Zoo Knoxville's newest animal, giant anteater Tiana, loves naps, baths, avocados and sniffing around all the nooks and crannies of her habitat. → Read More

'Bringing Up Bates': 4 storylines when UPtv reality show returns for 9th season

"Bringing Up Bates" will return for its ninth season Thursday, March 5. Here's what you can expect from the new episodes. → Read More

Val Kilmer is coming to Knoxville's Fanboy Expo. Here's when you can see him

Val Kilmer, known for his iconic roles in "Batman Forever" and "Top Gun," will make a trip to Knoxville this summer for the Fanboy Expo. → Read More

Take a look inside Ripley's new '80s-themed Super Fun Zone in Gatlinburg

A new Ripley's attraction in Gatlinburg will transport guests back to the '80s. The Super Fun Zone will have laser tag, mini-golf and shooting. → Read More

How Dollywood, Covenant Health's partnership will change park's calming room, facilities

A new partnership between Dollywood and Covenant Health is providing upgrades to the Pigeon Forge theme park's calming room and other services. → Read More

Foo Fighters to perform in Knoxville this spring: Here's when tickets go on sale

The Foo Fighters will make a trip to Knoxville as a part of their 2020 Van Tour. → Read More

Mardi Gras 2020: These Knoxville restaurants, bars, groups are hosting events

Knoxville may not be New Orleans, but local restaurants and groups will host events to celebrate Mardi Gras this weekend and on Fat Tuesday. → Read More

A new Knoxville music festival, JazzFest on Jackson, is coming this spring

A new Knoxville music festival will put the spotlight on Jackson Avenue this year. JazzFest on Jackson is coming this April. → Read More

Knoxville's Christina Hendricks: 5 things to know about the 'Good Girls' actress

Knoxville's Christina Hendricks will return to the small screen when "Good Girls" premieres its third season this month. Here are five things to know. → Read More

WWE NXT's Bianca Belair: Why wrestling is a perfect fit for former Knoxville track star

Knoxville native and WWE NXT star Bianca Belair talks wrestling, the Royal Rumble, having an action figure and making her own gear for the ring. → Read More

Oscars 2020: Brad Pitt calls Knoxville's Quentin Tarantino 'one of a kind'

Knoxville native and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" earned two Oscars during the ceremony Sunday night. → Read More

Valentine's Day 2020: Knoxville restaurants, businesses offer deals, special menus

Several Knoxville-area eateries and businesses will have special menus, food items and deals for Valentine's Day. Here's where to find them. → Read More

Jim Gaffigan to bring his Pale Tourist Tour to Knoxville this summer

Jim Gaffigan starred in a movie filmed in Knoxville, and now he will bring his stand up tour to town later this summer. → Read More

Dollywood is hiring for 2020: How to get a job at the park, DreamMore, Splash Country

Dollywood will hold hiring events for its 2020 season in February and April. Here's what you need to know. → Read More