In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Heavy Rain with a High of 55

📰 Update: Missing Teen Found Safe

📰 Free Health Services This Weekend

📰 The Heart Ball Dance Event Fundraiser for the American Heart Association

💰Local Deals

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

📅 Upcoming Events (4 new events 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:

IBN Biz Lunch: at Jet's Pizza, Farragut on Tuesday, January 9th from 11:30am - 1pm

IBN Biz Lunch: at Gondolier Italian Restaurant, Cedar Bluff on Wednesday, January 10th from 11:30am - 1pm

Knoxville Business Growth Collaborative: Thursday, January 11th at Hometrust Bank, Farragut from 9am - 11am

IBN Biz Lunch: at Cantina Amigo’s, Strawberry Plains on Thursday, January 12th from 11:30am - 1pm

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

Update: Missing Teen Found Safe

There is good news to report regarding yesterday’s article seeking help finding an endangered missing Knoxville teen. Knoxville Police reported that she was found safe in South Carolina.

The Heart Ball Dance Event Fundraiser for the American Heart Association

Join the Knoxville American Heart Association for their Knoxville Heart Ball on February 3rd. This event, held at Mill and Mine from 9pm to midnight, features drinks, food, dancing, a live band, and a 360-degree photo booth.

Tickets cost $100, with all proceeds supporting local heart health programs. Act quickly to secure your tickets for this limited-availability event. More Info

Free Health Services This Weekend

Remote Area Medical (RAM is hosting a three-day pop-up clinic in our city this weekend.

The clinic will take place from Friday, January 12th to Sunday, January 14th. It will be located at the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. Doors will open bright and early at 6:00 a.m.

This event is open to everyone. All services, including dental, vision, and medical care, are absolutely free. Additionally, there's no need to present an ID to receive services. Treatments will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

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:

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 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 AC/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 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.

IBN Biz Lunch: at Jet's Pizza, Farragut on Tuesday, January 9th from 11:30am - 1pm

IBN Biz Lunch: at Gondolier Italian Restaurant, Cedar Bluff on Wednesday, January 10th from 11:30am - 1pm

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].

Knoxville Business Growth Collaborative: Thursday, January 11th at Hometrust Bank, Farragut from 9am - 11am

IBN Biz Lunch: at Cantina Amigo’s, Strawberry Plains on Thursday, January 12th from 11:30am - 1pm

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

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