In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Scattered Showers with a High of 49

📰 Lawsuit Filed Against Knox County Schools for Alleged ADA Violation

📰 Storm Chasers Unite: Join the SKYWARN Program

🎄 Buy a Tree, Change a Life!

📅 Events & Entertainment - What’s Happening this Week

💰 Financial Tip of the Day

🦃🎄🎅 Seasonal Shopping News

🦃 Black Friday Store Opening Times

💡 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!
 

Lawsuit Filed Against Knox County Schools for Alleged ADA Violation

The parents of a 15-year-old girl have sued Knox County Schools and the Knox County Board of Education for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. They claim the district required their daughter, undergoing mental health treatment, to enroll in a distant facility and later barred her from returning to Bearden High School, where she transferred to escape bullying.

Instead, she was directed to return to her original school, which the family opposed due to past bullying issues. The lawsuit challenges the district's transfer and attendance policies, emphasizing the need for consistent schooling for the girl's mental health. Knox County Schools declined to comment due to the pending lawsuit.

Storm Chasers Unite: Join the SKYWARN Program

The National Weather Service office in Morristown, monitors 40 counties, including Knox County. To enhance public safety during such severe weather events, the office relies on its advanced radar and a network of amateur radio operators called SKYWARN. These volunteers, numbering over 4,000 and aged 12 to over 80, act as the office's eyes on the ground, providing crucial real-time information about ground conditions.

The Morristown office continuously seeks more volunteers and offers both in-person and online training, with no prior radio skills required. Participants receive a spotter ID and a four-year certification upon completing the training. The article also includes details on how to join the SKYWARN program.

Upcoming Events in November

Have an event to add? Let us know! [email protected] 

Wednesday, 11/22

• Dino Knight Races - Knoxville Ice Bears vs. Peoria Rivermen, Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 6 pm. More info

• Preschool Storytime, North Knoxville Branch Library, 11 am

Thursday, 11/23

• 🦃🦃🦃Happy Thanksgiving!!! 🦃🦃🦃

Friday, 11/24

• KISS: End of the Road World Tour, Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, 7:30 pm.

Sunday, 11/26

• A Christmas Carol, Clarence Brown Theatre, 2 pm

• Classical Christmas: Messiah, Tennessee Theatre, 2:30 pm

• Keyboards at Christmas, Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum Tuesday, 11/21, 2:30 pm More info

Multi-Date Events:

• Dinovember, Norwood Branch Library Merchant Drive, November 1st - 30th

• It’s a Scavenger Hunt! Knoxville, 7600 Kingston Pike, business hours, any day. More info

• Jazz at the Emporium, Tuesdays in November at the Emporium Center, 100 South Gay Street. from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. Tickets are Free - More info

Financial Tip of the Day

Tip: Did you know that most banks offer FREE budgeting and tracking tools? Before you sign up for a monthly subscription to a budgeting app, see what your bank has to offer first!

Today’s Financial Tip of the Day is brought to you by Sara Hobbs of Stewardship Advisory Services.

Buy a Tree, Change a Life!

Just three days away with trees waiting for YOU! A beautiful selection of live Christmas trees just arrived this morning! They are fresh and waiting on the perfect family to take them home! Not only do you get a lovely tree this holiday season, but you also get to CHANGE LIVES!

Open daily 10am - 8pm starting November 24th!
318 E. Emory Road, Powell, TN 37849
Corner of I-75 and Emory Road

Find out more at batcalpowell.org

🦃🎄🎅 
Local Shopping this Season

Black Friday Store Opening Times

Are you going shopping on Black Friday? Here are large store opening times. Are you a locally-owned business opening early for Black Friday hours? Let us know here, and we will add you to this list! [email protected] 

Opens at 5:00 a.m.

• Academy Sports

• Bass Pro Shops

• JCPenney

Opens at 6:00 a.m.

• At Home

• Belk at West Town Mall

• Big Lots

• Dicks House of Sports at West Town Mall

• Dillard’s

• Foot Locker

• Gap

• H&M

• Home Depot

• Lowe’s

• Pottery Barn

• Sephora

• Tanger Outlets Sevierville

• Tractor Supply Company

• ULTA

• Victoria’s Secret

• Walmart

• West Town Mall

• Williams Sonoma

Opens at 7:00 a.m.

• Belk in Turkey Creek

• Home Goods

• Marshalls

• T.J. Maxx

Opens at 8:00 a.m.

• Barnes & Noble

• Guitar Center

Opens at 9:00 a.m.

• Staples

We Want To Spotlight Your Business!

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We ❤️ Local Businesses!

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you're a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! "Knoxville Insider" is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our town. Let's collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special. Send us a message to [email protected] and let's celebrate the spirit of Knoxville together! Not a business owner, but love a local business? Tell us all about it at the email address above!