In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather

🐻 Making Room for New Toys? Stuffed Animals are Needed for Seniors in Our Local Nursing Homes

💌 Let’s Brighten the Lives of Our Local Nursing Home Residents via Christmas Cards with Heartfelt Messages

✔️2023 Knoxville City General Election Results

📰 Knoxville Veteran’s Day Parade Friday, November 10th
 

Making Room for New Toys? Stuffed Animals are Needed for Seniors in Our Local Nursing Homes

As we embrace the holiday season, it's an opportune time to unite for a heartwarming cause. Our elderly neighbors in local nursing homes, some of whom may spend Christmases in solitude, are yearning for comfort and companionship. Connor Buis, of Bin There Dump That is collecting gently used stuffed animals to brighten their lives.

Imagine the loneliness they endure, their cherished memories of holidays past, and the void that can sometimes loom during this season. A soft, cuddly companion can offer solace, warmth, and a glimmer of hope.

🧸 Here's how you can contribute to their comfort:

1. Search your homes for gently used stuffed animals

2. Schedule a pickup arrangement by contacting Connor Buis via text or call at (865) 585-1963

3. We will ensure that these tokens of love reach our local nursing home residents, wrapped with care and affection

Let's make a profound impact on the lives of these seniors, whose hearts have weathered years of both joy and sorrow. Your small act of kindness can make this Christmas truly unforgettable for them.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Connor. Thank you for embracing this cause and helping us bring a ray of light into the lives of these extraordinary individuals. 🎄❤️🐻

Let’s Brighten the Lives of Our Local Nursing Home Residents via Christmas Cards with Heartfelt Messages

In the spirit of the season, you are invited to be part of a deeply emotional and heart-rending initiative to bring warmth and love to the elderly residents of our local nursing homes. This Christmas, let’s show them that they are not forgotten. Knoxville locals, let’s shower them with Christmas cards with heartfelt messages or Christmas drawings and notes from our local children.

Your compassion can help lessen the loneliness that many of our local elderly experience in nursing homes. Let’s unite to give them another memorable Christmas!

For more details and to arrange pickup if needed, please reach out to Connor Buis of Bin There Dump That at (865) 585-1963 (text or call). Your kindness and empathy is greatly appreciated!

2023 Knoxville City General Election Results

The results are in!

City Council at-large Seat B: Debbie Helsley (10,576 votes) was the winner in a race with R. Bentley Marlow (4,303 votes).

City Council at-large Seat C: Incumbent Amelia Parker (9,240 votes) was the winner in a race with Tim Hill (6,181 votes).

Municipal Judge: Tyler Caviness (9,450 votes) was the winner in a race with incumbent John Rosson (5,925 votes).

Knoxville Veteran’s Day Parade Friday, November 10th

Knoxville's 98th Veterans Day Parade will march down Gay Street on Friday, November 10th, come rain or shine. This event is orchestrated by the American Legion Post 2, with valuable assistance from the City of Knoxville Office of Special Events. The procession promises a remarkable spectacle, featuring 105 participating units, including the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales.

Joining the festivities are various participants, such as local high school marching bands, ROTC groups, vintage military vehicles, and a medley of local businesses and organizations. The parade is a vibrant celebration of patriotism and honor.

To accommodate this grand event, road closures will be in effect to ensure the safety and smooth flow of the parade. The following roads will be closed starting at 8 a.m.:

• Gay Street between Sevier and Hill Avenues

• Hill Avenue between Gay and State Streets

• Main Street between Walnut Avenue and Gay Street

At 9 a.m., additional closures will take place on:

• Market Street between Union and Clinch Avenues

• Union Avenue between Walnut and Gay Streets

At 10 a.m., Wall Avenue will be closed, followed by the closure of Gay Street between E. Hill and Magnolia Avenues at 10:15 a.m. These measures will ensure the parade route remains clear and safe for participants and spectators alike.

Once the parade concludes, all roads will reopen by 12:30 p.m., allowing traffic to resume as usual.

To make the most of this special event, attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Furthermore, in honor of Veterans Day, parking in Knoxville-owned garages and metered parking outside the parade zone will be free on Friday. This gesture is a small token of appreciation for the veterans who have served our nation with dedication and sacrifice.