Big Ears is nearly upon us, so we invited festival founder Ashley Capps on the show to talk about what you can expect during this jam-packed weekend. 

Calvin Mattheis and Ryan Wilusz also share their best tips and tricks for navigating the festival and making the most of your experience — even if you don't have a ticket. 

With a ton of free performances and an international crowd descending on downtown, you don't want to miss this week's episode.  

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. 

Big Ears is nearly upon us, so we invited festival founder Ashley Capps on the show to talk about what you can expect during this jam-packed weekend.&nbsp;
Calvin Mattheis and Ryan Wilusz also share their best tips and tricks for navigating the festival and making the most of your experience &mdash; even if you don't have a ticket.&nbsp;
With a ton of free performances and an international crowd descending on downtown, you don't want to miss this week's episode.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.&nbsp;

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.

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.

The Scruffy Stuff

Kick back with Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis each Monday for the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville, and stay tuned on Thursdays for "Last Call" conversations with special guests. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

Big Ears is nearly upon us, so we invited festival founder Ashley Capps on the show to talk about what you can expect during this jam-packed weekend.   Calvin Mattheis and Ryan Wilusz also share their best tips and tricks for navigating the festival and making the most of your experience — even if you don't have a ticket.   With a ton of free performances and an international crowd descending on downtown, you don't want to miss this week's episode.    "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com.