In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Mostly Cloudy with a High of 47

📣 Event Spotlight: Local Author Audra McElyea Book Reading of her latest thriller "If You See Me"

📰 Dumpster-Diving Bear Gets a Speedy Ride

👮🏼‍♀️ Dog Poo Disagreement Turned Deadly

📰 Where to Recycle Your Christmas Lights and Dispose of Live Trees

📰 Urgent Call for Volunteers and Donations as Knoxville Faces Freezing Temperatures

📅 Upcoming Events (1 new event added)

🗓️ Know of Events Not Listed? Send us the Details!

💡 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!
 

New Events Added for January! Check them out in our Events section! Know of an event not listed? Let us know about it!

Dumpster-Diving Bear Gets a Speedy Ride

In an unusual incident, a bear seeking food ventured into a dumpster and was inadvertently transported to the Waste Connections center on Prosser Road.

TWRA officials safely tranquilized and relocated the bear to a wildlife area.

Where to Recycle Your Christmas Lights and Dispose of Live Trees

Any donation store (including Goodwill) will accept working lights. Other locations are City Recycling Centers, County Convenience Centers, and the Household Hazardous Waste facility at 1033 Elm Street. Non-working lights can be donated to Goodwill.

Recycle your live trees at any County Convenience Center for free from January 2nd - 30th.

Urgent Call for Volunteers and Donations as Knoxville Faces Freezing Temperatures

The Office of Housing Stability is calling for volunteers and donations to support warming centers for the homeless as temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s in early January.

The office, in collaboration with local churches and homeless service providers, has set up four centers across Knox County for those in need during extremely cold weather.

They need sleeping bags, bedding, scrubs, toiletries, socks, and underwear. Volunteers are also needed for various shifts from January 1st to 15th. For donations, contact Knox Area Rescue Ministries at (865) 673-6540 or [email protected].

To volunteer, reach out to the Office of Housing Stability at 211 [email protected].

Dog Poo Disagreement Turned Deadly

A dispute over dog poo led to a fatal shooting. Stefen White, 34, shared a yard with the victim. White was asked by the victim to clean up his dog's poo from the yard. Instead of complying, White allegedly drew a handgun and shot the victim in the chest. White has been arrested and faces second-degree murder charges.

Event Spotlight

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Audra McElyea (a local author) as she brings her latest thriller "If You See Me" to life at Addison's Bookstore! This exclusive event, set for January 5th from 6pm - 8pm, is a must-attend for book lovers and aspiring authors alike. For just $25, secure your ticket for a signed paperback, or bring your own copy to be autographed!

This isn't just any book launch – it's a live reading featuring the talented voices of Bailey Carr and Amanda Stribling, renowned audiobook narrators and Knoxville natives. Fresh from the bustling scenes of NYC and Nashville, they're here to give you a taste of the story in a way only they can.

Don't miss the chance to meet the creative minds behind the voice-overs that bring your favorite characters to life. Their emotive storytelling and engaging narrations promise to elevate your reading experience, providing an immersive look into the suspenseful world of "If You See Me".

So, mark your calendars and grab your tickets through Eventbrite. Be part of a literary night to remember – where words transcend the pages and the voices of homegrown talent fill the room with magic and mystery. See you there! More Info

Upcoming Events

A star (*) = New Event Added Today
Have an event to add? Let us know! [email protected] 

December/January Multi-Date Events:

• Downtown Peppermint Trail: Now through 1/7/2024. More Info

• Ice Skating in Market Square: An open-air ice rink, Now through 1/2/2024. More Info

January Events:

Health & Wellness:

• New Year, ReNewed You Flow: Monday, January 1st from 12pm - 1:15pm at Warrier Heart USA, 297 Oak Ridge Turnpike Suite 400. Cost: $20 or valid membership. More Info

• Yoga Foundations: Mondays - January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th at 5:30pm (More Info) and 6:30pm (More Info) at Warrier Heart USA, 297 Oak Ridge Turnpike Suite 400. Cost: $50 for the series.

• Farragut Health & Wellness Expo: Saturday, January 13th, from 10am - 3pm More Info

Theater Shows:

• Wicked: The Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. January 10th-21st. More Info 

Music:

• * “From Here to Memphis” - Ray Beltran & BlueMax and Kelle Jolly: Come show your support for our area’s best Blues performers on Saturday, January 12th at 6:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm) as they go on to Memphis to challenge an international field of emerging Blues talent. More Info

• The Heavenly Life: Mahler Symphony No. 4: The Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra takes center stage January 25th-26th to celebrate its 50th anniversary with three stellar works by Jesse Montgomery, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Georges Bizet. More Info

• Raye Zaragoza with Aysanabee: Raye Zaragoza, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter makes political folk music informed by her heritage takes the stage on Tuesday, January 30th. More Info

Comedy:

• Ron White: Saturday, January 27th. More Info

Business-to-Business Networking:

• New Year's Networking: Wednesday, January 10th from 4pm - 6pm at Warrier Heart USA, 297 Oak Ridge Turnpike Suite 400. Co-hosted by TradeBank with Warrior Heart USA. RSVP to [email protected].

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