Big Ears Festival draws thousands to Knoxville, boosting local economy

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The four-day Big Ears Festival kicks off on Thursday. The event features 250 performances spread across downtown Knoxville and has people pouring in from all over.

“It really puts Knoxville, Tennessee, on the cultural landscape in a totally new way,” said Big Ears founder and director, Ashley Capps.

While Big Ears may be small by design, Capps said its unique atmosphere draws people in…

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