If a bear does cocaine in the woods and no one is around to see it, did it really do cocaine?

 The answer is a resounding yes, and "Cocaine Bear" places this far-fetched premise prominently on display during the new film directed by Elizabeth Banks.

 With its ties to Knoxville − and Knox News − it was only fitting for two reporters, Ryan Wilusz and Keenan Thomas, to be among the first to see the movie at Regal Cinebarre. 

Listen for our thoughts about the movie and for what viewers should expect in terms of Knoxville references. Tap here for the full story.

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com and produced by Brianna Paciorka. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

If a bear does cocaine in the woods and no one is around to see it, did it really do cocaine?
 The answer is a resounding yes, and "Cocaine Bear" places this far-fetched premise prominently on display during the new film directed by Elizabeth Banks.
 With its <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/2023/02/22/cocaine-bear-true-story-real-news-coverage-movie/69915478007/">ties to Knoxville − and Knox News</a> − it was only fitting for two reporters, Ryan Wilusz and Keenan Thomas, to be among the first to see the movie at Regal Cinebarre. 
Listen for our thoughts about the movie and for what viewers should expect in terms of Knoxville references. <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/02/24/cocaine-bear-is-a-wild-movie-with-knoxville-ties/69937609007/">Tap here </a>for the full story.
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Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

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If a bear does cocaine in the woods and no one is around to see it, did it really do cocaine?   The answer is a resounding yes, and "Cocaine Bear" places this far-fetched premise prominently on display during the new film directed by Elizabeth Banks.   With its ties to Knoxville − and Knox News − it was only fitting for two reporters, Ryan Wilusz and Keenan Thomas, to be among the first to see the movie at Regal Cinebarre.   Listen for our thoughts about the movie and for what viewers should expect in terms of Knoxville references. Tap here for the full story.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com and produced by Brianna Paciorka. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

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