In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Cloudy with a High of 53

⚠️ Endangered Missing Teen Alert: Community Assistance Requested

🏀 Tennessee Men's Basketball Rises to Top 5 in Recent Polls

📰 Pellissippi State Leads Statewide Food Drive with Record Donations

💰Local Deals

💰Know of some local deals? Send us the Details!

📅 Upcoming Events (1 new event added today)

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

💡 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!
 

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New Events Added Today:

Expansion Connection Mondays: Business networking on Mondays, 9am at The Burgers restaurant in Powell. January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.

Check our complete upcoming events list in our Events & Entertainment section below!

Endangered Missing Teen Alert: Community Assistance Requested

Local police are seeking community assistance in locating a missing and potentially endangered teenager in our area.

Kaitlynn Marie Van-Auken, known as Marie, a 16-year-old girl, has been missing since early Saturday morning. She was last seen in the vicinity of Middlebrook Pike and N. Gallagher View. Marie is described as having brown hair with distinctive green and blue tinted tips. She stands at 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is deeply concerned for her safety and is urging anyone with any information to come forward. If you have seen Marie or have any information that could aid in her safe return, please immediately contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detectives at (865) 215-2243.

Tennessee Men's Basketball Rises to Top 5 in Recent Polls

Exciting news from the world of college basketball! The University of Tennessee's men's basketball team has made a significant leap in the national rankings, reaching the top five in both the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as reported by utsports.com.

The Volunteers, with a commendable 9-3 record, have climbed to the fifth position. This upward movement is marked by a one-spot rise in the AP Poll and a two-spot jump in the Coaches Poll. Achieving the No. 5 rank, the Volunteers have hit their best mark of the current season. This milestone includes their first appearance in the top five of the Coaches Poll since February 6, 2023, and a similar top-five placement in the AP Poll since January 30, 2023.

Remarkably, the team has consistently featured in the AP Poll for 47 consecutive weeks, surpassing the previous program record by 10 weeks. Within these rankings, the team has secured a top-10 spot in 20 releases, including four in the top five.

Pellissippi State Leads Statewide Food Drive with Record Donations

In an inspiring display of community spirit, Pellissippi State Community College has once again demonstrated its commitment to helping those in need. During a six-week statewide food collection challenge, the college community, including students, faculty, and staff, showcased their generosity by collecting an impressive number of food items for local charities and food banks.

The annual event, taking place each November and December, sees Tennessee's community and technical colleges compete to gather food and monetary donations. This year, Pellissippi State made a significant contribution, amassing 43,058 items out of the total 128,039 collected across the state. Their outstanding effort marks the fifth consecutive year that the college has topped the charts in this endeavor.

Discover the First Lutheran School Experience at Their Open House

This open house, on Thursday, January 25th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, is an excellent chance for families to explore the First Lutheran School (FLS) learning environment, begin the enrollment process, and connect with the community.

• Tour the Classrooms: Experience where the students learn and grow.

• Start the Enrollment Process: Get a head start on joining our school family.

• Meet the Teachers and Current FLS Families: Gain insights from those who know our school best.

• Enjoy a Soup and Salad Dinner: Share a meal and conversations with our friendly community.

They are excited to show you what makes First Lutheran School a special place for education and community. This Open House is your opportunity to see their commitment to nurturing young minds.

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

Til Ragnarok Axe Throwing:  $50 off a private event. Book an event before April 2024 for a free additional hour! Event must take place by April 2024.

Upcoming Events in January

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

Community:

Beef Program by the Knoxville Livestock Center: Learn about animal health, feeding beef with short hay supplies, and new weeds & control on Monday, January 8th from 6pm - 8pm. Dinner will be provided. To register for this free event, contact (865) 215-2379 or [email protected] 

Painting with a Purpose: Faith N Friends Fundraiser on Saturday, January 20th from 7pm - 9pm. More Info

Open House at First Lutheran School: Discover the First Lutheran School Experience at Their Open House on Thursday, January 25th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm. More Info

2nd Annual TopGolf “FUN”raiser for Tennessee Children’s Home: Saturday, January 27th from 9am - 12pm, More Info

ChocolateFest: Chilhowee Park, Saturday, January 27th from 9am - 5pm

Food:

Food Truck Fridays: at Wrenhouse Bakery in Corryton from 5pm - 7:30 pm, January 19th (Potato Chef) and 26th (F.A.T.S. BBQ)

Health & Wellness:

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:

‘From Here to Memphis’ - Ray Beltran & BlueMax and Kelle Jolly: at Friday Night Live! January 12th at 6:30pm, More Info

Back in Black: The ultimate AD/DC Experience, Saturday, January 13th, More Info

MLK Celebration Concert (Free): Bijou Theatre, Sunday, January 14th, More Info

Stacy Mitchhart Band: at Friday Night Live! January 19th at 6:30pm, More Info

The Heavenly Life: Mahler Symphony No. 4: January 25th-26th, Tennessee Theatre. More Info

Soul Connection: at Friday Night Live! January 26th at 6:30pm, More Info

Windborne: with special guests B-SIDE (Bearden High School Vocal Ensemble), Saturday, January 27th at 8pm, More Info

Raye Zaragoza with Aysanabee: A Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter makes political folk music informed by her heritage on Tuesday, January 30th, Tennessee Theatre More Info

Seasonal:

Boudoir Photo Sessions: Saturday, January 20th More Info

Valentine’s Mini Photo Sessions: Saturday-Sunday, January 20th-21st More Info

Comedy:

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

Business:

Expansion Connection Mondays: Business networking on Mondays, 9am at The Burgers restaurant in Powell. January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.

Stay out of Email Jail: Business workshop on Tuesday, January 9th at 2pm at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square, Suite 101. No Cost to attend.

Get to Knox the Knoxville Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: brought to you by Women In Entrepreneurship Knoxville, on Tuesday, January 9th from 9am - 10:30am.

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].

Breakfast & Learn Event: for Realtors and Self-Employed on Monday, January 15th from 9:30am - 11am. RSVP by January 12th to Christine Chenot (865) 323-8555

We Want To Spotlight Local Businesses!

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