In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Cloudy with a High of 41

🎉 Happy New Year 2024!

📰 UPDATE on Silver Alert for 81-year-old Last Seen Near Western Avenue

📰 Knoxville New Year’s Eve Ball - Twice the Size = Twice the Fun!

💰NEW - Local Deals section - Know of some local deals? Send us the Details!

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

📅 Upcoming Events (2 new events added today)

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

💡 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!
 

Happy New Year 2024 from Knoxville Insider! We truly appreciate your support and hope you are enjoying our community newsletter!

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

Happy New Year 2024!

Wow, just wow! We're utterly blown away by your incredible support. In just a short span of 1 and ½ months, our community newsletter has grown to over 4,600 subscribers – and it's all thanks to you!

Your enthusiasm, feedback, and engagement have been the driving force behind this amazing journey. It's you who make Knoxville Insider more than just a newsletter; you've turned it into a vibrant community of locals that care deeply about our our area.

As we look forward to 2024, we're eager to make Knoxville Insider even better and more tailored to your interests. We would absolutely love to hear from you! –

What would you like to see in the newsletter next year? Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with your ideas, suggestions, and anything else you'd like to share. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of Knoxville Insider.

We're thrilled to have you with us and can't wait to see where we go from here. Here's to more local stories, insights, and, of course, the unique spirit that each one of you brings to our growing Insiders family.

Thank you for being the heart of Knoxville Insider.

The Knoxville Insider Team

UPDATE on Silver Alert for 81-year-old Last Seen Near Western Avenue

Yesterday, in issue #060, we informed you about a Silver Alert for 81-year-old Savid Santi. We are happy to share that Mr. Santi has been found safe!

Knoxville New Year’s Eve Ball - Twice the Size = Twice the Fun!

Knoxville's New Year’s Eve celebration features a dramatically larger ball this year, with a 12-foot diameter, doubling its previous size. This change reflects the city's aim to enhance the event at World’s Fair Park. The larger ball symbolizes Knoxville's growing community spirit and the desire to showcase the city's charm.

Live Book Reading

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

Discounts, Specials & More

Know of some local deals? Let us know! [email protected]

• Yoga with Shelby at Belle Wellness: $20 classes in January 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, Tennessee Theatre. January 10th-21st. More Info 

Music:

• The Fine Colombians: A Tribute to Steely Dan, Performing ‘AJA’, Bijou Theatre, Saturday, January 6th at 8pm, Cost: Starting at $27, More Info

• “From Here to Memphis” - Ray Beltran & BlueMax and Kelle Jolly: Come show your support for our area’s best Blues performers on Friday, 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

• Back in Black: The ultimate AD/DC Experience, Saturday, January 13th, Cost: Starting at $25, More Info

• MLK Celebration Concert: Bijou Theatre, Sunday, January 14th, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Cost: Free, More Info

• Stacy Mitchhart Band: at Friday Night Live! January 19th at 6:30pm, Doors open at 5:30pm, all ages welcome. More Info/Cost

• 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, Tennessee Theatre. More Info

• * Soul Connection: at Friday Night Live! January 26th at 6:30pm, Doors open at 5:30pm, all ages welcome. More Info/Cost

• 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, Tennessee Theatre More Info

Comedy:

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

Business-to-Business Networking:

• * Knoxville Business Growth Collaborative: Thursday, January 4th starting at 5:30pm at The Point Knox, 211 W 5th Ave NW. More Info

• 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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