KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One of Zoo Knoxville's biggest draws is back. His name is Big Al. He is back on display at his regular enclosure after taking a few months off during the colder months. He's an ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With warmer weather on the horizon, one of Zoo Knoxville's most iconic and beloved residents is moving back into the spotlight. Big Al, the giant Aldabra tortoise, will return to ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One of Zoo Knoxville’s oldest residents found his way slowly into a new home on Tuesday, much to the delight of onlookers. Big Al, an Aldabra Giant Tortoise who is older than ...

The 2025 edition of Big Ears kicked off on Thursday and though things didn’t really get underway till 6 PM, I still felt a little overwhelmed by all the choices. Usually I try to hop around the many ...