PHOTO GALLERY: Knoxville mixes old and new along Tennessee River

Daniel Kimbro, Jonathan Maness, and Cory Kimbro of Mountain Soul are accompanied by one of their young audience members during the "Kidstuff" radio show on station WDVX April 28. Besides "Kidstuff,' the radio station also broadcasts the music show "The Blue Plate Special" live from a stage in the corner of the Knoxville, Tenn., Visitor’s Center.   |  Emily Becker

The Sunsphere stands on the edge of World's Fair Park in Knoxville, Tenn. The tower, built when Knoxville hosted the World's Fair in 1982, is open daily to the public.   |  Emily Becker

The Old City district in northeast Knoxville, Tenn., features old warehouses and saloons that have been renovated into bars and night clubs. The buildings in the area were first constructed in the 1850s when the population drastically increased after railroad tracks were built in the city.   |  Emily Becker

Early attendees wander Gay Street during the Rossini Festival in downtown Knoxville on April 28. The Italian festival in downtown Knoxville features street food, arts and crafts and performances by members of the Knoxville Opera.   |  Emily Becker

Sidewalk art left over from the Chalk Walk fades into the concrete in Knoxville. Awards are given at the event to the best decorated section of sidewalk.

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Neyland Stadium, on the southeast side of the University of Tennessee’s campus, is the home of the UT Volunteers football team. With a capacity of 102,455, the stadium is the biggest in the SEC.   |  Emily Becker

The Heart of Knoxville riverboat sits docked at Volunteer Landing on the Tennessee River. The boat is one of several that travels up and down the river daily, some of which offer tailgating cruises during football season.   |  Emily Becker