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Knoxville is about to have more reasons to have people packing and moving there: a Fullservice BBQ is set to open in mid-April. With a menu boasting delicious treats; such as: barbeque or brisket sandwiches, pulled pork, sliced brisket, pulled chicken sold by the pound, and ribs served by the bone, locals cannot wait to start lining up around the corner.

Not only that, but the new Knoxville BBQ will offer a complete array of sauces; including: Tennessee Whisky Sauce, Apple Dapple Sauce, sweet and spicy sauce, and Carolina mustard sauce. But wait – there’s more. As if the future patrons need further temptation in order to be lured into the up and coming restaurant, homemade potato salad, macaroni and cheese, green beans, Southern slaw and baked beans, along with a bevy of desserts, will also be offered.

Owner Anthony DiFranco, who also owns and runs Fullservice BBQ in Maryville, states that, “the only difference in the Knoxville menu and the Maryville menu is that we might add French Fries here because we have a place to prepare them.”

In anticipation of having a high level of public demand for their meals, Fullservice BBQ is going to take over an old Sonic Drive-In. Conveniently, not only does the building have a drive-thru window, but also 26 parking slots that will most likely be at full capacity, every day, for every meal.

Part of the draw of the restaurant – aside from the food – is the inexpensive menu. They even have a $1 menu, along with family packs that range from feeding five to feeding 25.

The city of Knoxville recently announced that a three-day, 80-vehicle rally across a big chunk of the South, will have the starting line in none other than their own city.

The 2015 Smoky Mountain Rally commences at the Clinch Avenue Bridge and makes its way throughout the south, finally ending in Savannah, Georgia two days later. Throughout the total journey, it crosses through a total of 25 stops; including historical and scenic locations.

It costs $400 plus a $100 donation to Hope for the Warriors in order to register for the rally, stopping points at cities; such as: Hendersonville, North Carolina, Athens, Georgia and Savannah, Georgia. However, drivers will have to wait to find out what the stops will be, as they remain a secret until those participating depart from their initial starting point every morning.

In order to take part in this southern rally, drivers most have a sports car, muscle car, or another “unique ride”, along with a team of at least two people. In order to make the event more festive, teams oftentimes dress up on each day – some even go so far as to create team names and themes for themselves.

The Smoky Mountain Rally is done in the name of charity, specifically, non-profit Rally North America. A fundraiser for Hope for the Warriors, the event aims to fund assistance for 9/11 service members, along with the families of the fallen who have been wounded – physically or psychologically – in the line of duty.

When he was just 27 years old, Mike Bajakian began his first full-time Football Bowl Subdivision coaching job with Central Michigan. Mind you, it had been seven years since his last college football game and his only previous work was attributed to working as a graduate assistant at Rutgers and Michigan.

However, in a recent twist of events, Mike DeBord, coincidentally the same person who got him his first job at Central Michigan, was hired to replace Bajakian and move to Knoxville. The former Tennessee offensive coordinator is moving to take over as the quarterback coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Regarding his thoughts on the newly announced successor, Bajakian expresses that “I’ve been close with Mike for a long time…we’ve stayed in touch. He’s been a mentor to me and a guy that I’ve bounced a lot of things off, from career moves to X’s and O’s. He’s a good man and a good coach, and I really think Coach DeBord will fit in well at Tennessee.”

Bajakian further elaborates that he expects DeBord to mesh well with Tennessee’s coaching methods, due to his NFL experience with the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks.

He states that, “I’ve already been on the phone a couple of times with Mike talking terminology with scheme…I told him…if there is anything they need, don’t hesitate to give me a call.” Furthermore, Bajakian is immensely looking forward to the transition to working with the Tampa Bay Bucs.

He confessed that, “it’s everything I was looking for, it’s an opportunity to learn and be around some great coaches.”

Are you moving to Knoxville this month and looking for a date this Valentine’s Day? Well then, you must have been struck by Cupid’s arrow, because Knoxville was just ranked the most romantic city in the country by Amazon. Your Knoxville moving and storage service providers knew our city was great, but romantic too? It just keeps getting better!

Amazon used some untraditional variables when creating their “Most Romantic Cities” list. It used yearly sales data, including per capita sales of romance novels, relationship coaching books, romantic comedy movies, and selected musical artists who were deemed romantic; including: Barry White, Luther Vandross, and Miguel. So we are not sure how accurate Amazon’s conclusions are, but we will take it!

We are used to all the love in town. Knoxville ranked number one on the list in 2012 and 2013 as well; although last year, we ranked number three. San Antonio and Seattle had all the love that year, but they were not on the list at all this time around. Other cities that made the top 10 this year included: Miami, Orlando, Alexandria, Vancouver, Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbia, Round Rock and Murfreesboro, respectively.

If you are new to Knoxville and are looking to meet someone new, your Knoxville movers know that you will find someone nice. The Amazon study aside, Knoxville is full of kind people, and we know meeting someone will not be a problem in your new friendly town. We hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day in the country’s most romantic city!

With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, you may want to consider relocation to Knoxville, Tennessee; since this city was just, once again, named America’s “most romantic city” by a recent report conducted by Amazon.com. The ranking is attributed to the per capita sales of romantic music, romantic comedy movies, relationship books and romance novels.

Those moving to Knoxville in the pursuit of love can rest assured that the title will not be a mere one-time fling either. The “most romantic city” ranking has proven to be a long term monogamous commitment for the love-filled city. In 2011, Knoxville earned the title of “most improved” romantic city, an impressive leap of 14 positions from the previous year. From there, the city kept the streak moving on up by claiming the coveted “most romantic city” title consecutively in 2012 and 2013. While last year the city took a minor detour at number 3 on the list, this year victory was theirs.

The full list of the Top 20 Romantic Cities in the U.S. for 2015 include:

1. Knoxville, TN
2. Miami, FL
3. Orlando, FL
4. Alexandria, VA
5. Vancouver, WA
6. Cincinnati, OH
7. Dayton, OH
8. Columbia, S.C.
9. Round Rock, Texas
10. Murfreesboro, TN
11. Las Vegas, NV
12. Pittsburgh, PA
13. Everett, WA
14. Broken Arrow, OK
15. Springfield, MO
16. Salem, OR
17. Billings, MT
18. Wilmington, N.C.
19. Gainesville, FL
20. Erie, PA

Moving to Knoxville and looking to learn a little local history? Your Knoxville packing and moving specialists think that you should learn about Lloyd Branson, whose historic North Knoxville home is currently being renovated.

Branson was one of early Knoxville’s most prominent painters. He is famous for his portraits of southern politicians and depictions of life in Tennessee. Branson built his cottage-style home in 1922, just a few years before his death. The home is located on Branson Avenue (formerly Rhode Island Avenue). It is currently in bad shape and it has been occupied by homeless people for years. The floors are ruined and several windows are busted.

Knoxville city officials and the non-profit Knox Heritage, have banded together to restore the cultural landmark. It will be renovated into a three-bedroom house in the hopes that it will be occupied once again. City officials estimate that the completed home will list for about $125,000 to $135,000.

Branson was born in 1853, in Knox County, Tennessee. He attended the National Academy of Design, and after traveling, he opened his own portrait business in Knoxville in 1885. His own works were influential, but Branson is also credited with discovering portraitist Beaford Delaney and mentoring artist Catherine Wiley.

If you are moving to Knoxville, Branson is a great artist to get acquainted with. His work was very influential in early Tennessee, so you will learn a bit about your new home’s history. You can even take the family for a little trip to his home as it is being renovated.

Knoxville is rich in Civil War history, and this spring, the 2015 Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennials’ signature event, “Reconstruction Tennessee“ will bring in more than 6,000 people looking to learn a little more about the city’s past. If you are moving to the area, your Knoxville moving company recommends that you attend this historical event.

The event will take place April 30 through May 1 in Knoxville. The opening ceremony will take place at the Knoxville Convention Center, where there will be music, discussions, and speakers. Crowds will enjoy musical performances by Fisk Jubilee singers. There will even be book signings, featuring writers like Todd Grace, president and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society, and Luke Harlow, a history professor at The University of Tennessee Knoxville. There will also be a keynote speaker, Caroline E. Janney, who is a professor of history at Purdue; she has written extensively on the Civil War.

Workshops for educators and history buffs alike will be open throughout the event. There will also be a separate but related event, the Blue and Gray Reunion and Freedom Jubilee. Guests will be able to tour Civil War sites and forts and listen to speech reenactments. The events are a huge group effort, and it is jointly sponsored by the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, and other Tennessee-based organizations.

If you are moving to Knoxville, you will have to check out Reconstruction Tennessee. It was named as one of the American Bus Association’s Top 100 Selection Committee’s best events of 2015. It will be a great learning experience for kids and a wonderful event for any history buffs in the family.

If you are moving to Knoxville, you picked a great time to do so, because the southern city is growing in all aspects. The number of residents, new housing developments, job opportunities, and the number of new restaurants, shops, and stores are all on the rise.

Whole Foods Market, the country’s leading natural and organic supermarket, is opening its first Knoxville location out west, in the Papermill Plaza shopping center. The supermarket needs about 200 new employees, which is great for the city and potential job seekers.

Whole Foods is looking for full and part-time employees. They will need all sorts of positions filled, including leadership roles. Most jobs will start at $11 per hour. The supermarket held two job fairs for Knoxville job seekers and there was a huge turnout. The event was Q&A style and it gave applicants the opportunity to speak face-to-face with Whole Foods managers. Managers answered questions about the company, position requirements, compensation and benefits, and the hiring process as a whole. People are eager for a job with the organic supermarket giant, because it has ranked in Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” 17 years in a row. Nice!

If you are moving to Knoxville and have a family member that will need full or part-time work, refer them to Whole Foods. It is an amazing company to work for. The store is expected to open this spring, and your Knoxville moving company is really excited about all of the natural and healthy foods that will now be readily available.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 68 children is diagnosed with autism in the United States. When Brent and Jaime Hemsley’s son Logan was diagnosed with autism just before his third birthday, they were overwhelmed with treatment options.

The Hemsleys said that experts recommended that Logan receive 40 hours of therapy each week, which many insurance providers don’t cover, so it would wind up being incredibly expensive. On top of the high costs, therapists are hard to come by in Knoxville. In spite of these obstacles, Logan began seeing specialists often, and his parents saw a huge improvement over the next two years. Logan recently began talking, which is something the Hemsleys thought they might never hear.

The Hemsleys know that intensive therapy is not an option for many families, so they decided to open Autism Achievement Academy, Knoxville’s first school for autistic children. The school will open this fall with about a dozen children, ages three to five years old. The Hemsleys are in the process of becoming a non-profit, getting approval from the state department of education, and putting together the school’s board of directors. They are also currently fundraising, and hope to raise about a million dollars.

If you and your family have recently moved to the area and would like to donate or get involved with a community effort, your Knoxville moving company suggests supporting the Autism Achievement Academy. It is a wonderful organization in its infancy, which is dedicated to helping autistic children and their families.

If you have recently moved to Knoxville, you may be unfamiliar with the Three Rivers Rambler. Part tourist attraction, part local favorite, the Rambler is a scenic train ride that travels around the Tennessee River. In 2013, engine No. 154’s antique bell was stolen, but it was recently recovered. The city held a special ceremony to celebrate its return.

Engine No. 154 is an 1890 coal-fired steam engine that was donated to Knoxville in 1953 and began pulling trains in 2010. Its bell was a piece of history, so Knoxville city officials were very upset when it was stolen. They were surprised too, because the bell weighs about 200 pounds! It was found when the Knoxville County Sheriff’s Office raided the home of 54-year-old Gary Valentine. They found other stolen property like cars too.

During the celebration ceremony, No. 154’s donated replacement bell was removed and a crane placed its original bell back in place. The replacement bell is now in operation on steam engine No. 203. Doc Claussen, President of Three Rivers Rambler, said he was elated when he heard the bell was found.

If you have recently moved to town, your Knoxville moving company recommends that you take your kids for a ride on the Three Rivers Rambler. It is currently closed for winter, but it will reopen this spring. The 90-minute ride board in downtown Knoxville takes you down a scenic Tennessee route. You and your family will get to appreciate Knoxville’s natural beauty and gain a better understanding of the city’s history.