In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Cloudy with a High of 53

📰 Knox County Schools Closed Today

🗓️ Event Showcase: Valentine’s Afternoon Tea with Live Music

📰 Tech Startups Receive Boost from DOE's $10 Million Clean Energy Voucher Program

📰 Knoxville Opens Applications for Community and Opioid Abatement Grants

👮 Knox County Sheriff's Holiday Task Force Success: Over 400 Arrests and more than $275K in Recovered Property

📅 Upcoming Events (2 new events added today)

💰🗓️ Know of Some Local Deals or Events not Listed? Send us the Details!

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

⚠️ Knox County Schools Closed Today ⚠️

Doc Rock: Live music with a variety of bands on Saturday, January 27th, The Concourse at 6pm. This exciting event raises money for our local non-profits. More Info

Adult Tap: for those who always wanted to learn to Tap Dance, Wednesdays beginning Wednesday, January 24th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a 6-Week session meeting January 24th, 31st, February 7th, 21st, 28th, March 6th, Cost: $144, at Dance Center West Farragut, 133 West End Avenue, (865) 966-7094, More Info

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

Doggy Disco: A first in Knoxville, on Friday, January 26th - sign up through their website (click the Schedule Link to begin) or call them at (865) 378-7200 to register

Food Truck Friday(s): at Wrenhouse Bakery in Corryton from 5pm - 7:30 pm, January 26th (F.A.T.S. BBQ)

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

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

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

Yoga Foundations: Mondays - January 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.

Tech Startups Receive Boost from DOE's $10 Million Clean Energy Voucher Program

The U.S. Department of Energy has embarked on an initiative to bridge the gap between laboratory research and market-ready clean energy technologies. Recently, officials visited Knoxville to unveil a significant opportunity for local startups: six exclusive vouchers aimed at fostering development and commercialization.

This initiative is part of a larger $10 million voucher program established by the department in 2023. The program addresses a critical challenge faced by technology startups - how to develop advanced technologies and bring them to market without exhausting financial resources.

To facilitate this, the Department of Energy has identified a network of companies and laboratories with specialized expertise in transitioning technologies from concept to commercial reality. As part of this nationwide effort, over 100 tech startups will receive vouchers, enabling them to collaborate with these expert entities. This move is poised to accelerate the development of innovative clean energy solutions and strengthen the market presence of emerging tech companies.

Knoxville Opens Applications for Community and Opioid Abatement Grants

The city of Knoxville is now accepting applications for two grant programs: Community Agency Grants, supporting arts and social services, and Opioid Abatement Grants, aimed at combating opioid addiction.

Over $6.8 million has been distributed in the past four years through the first program, while around $250,000 is available for the second.

Eligible applicants must be within city limits and registered as charitable organizations, with specific longevity requirements for each grant. The application process is online, with a deadline of February 15th. Learn More

Valentine’s Afternoon Tea with Live Music

Enjoy a romantic afternoon tea in an art alley with live classical guitar, where you’ll be able to savor 2 delicious teas of choice complete with all the sweet and savory treats. Featuring a variety of finger sandwiches, scones, muffins, coolies, chocolates and more! Enjoy this special celebration with a loved one or some friends at The Spice & Tea Exchange of Knoxville. [email protected], (865) 985-0913.

Knox County Sheriff's Holiday Task Force Success: Over 400 Arrests and more than $275K in Recovered Property

The Knox County Sheriff's Office's "Holiday Task Force," a part of their Organized Retail Crime Unit, achieved notable success during December. They arrested or cited 425 individuals and recovered more than $275,000 worth of stolen property.

Additionally, they confiscated nearly 3,000 grams of narcotics. The task force, which aims to reduce theft and fraud during the Christmas season, apprehended suspects from as far as Houston, Texas, and Miami, Florida.

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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.

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January Events

Looking for events happening this week? This week’s events section.

Music:

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

Business Networking:

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

February Events

Community:

Used Book Sale: Knox County Public Library, Fountain City on February 3rd and South Knox on February 24th from 10am - 5pm. More Info

Music:

Music of the Moody Blues: Symphony Orchestra at the Civic Auditorium on February 3rd, 4th, and 10th at 8pm. More Info

Jordan Rainer with Robinella: at The Open Chord on Friday, February 9th at 8pm, More Info

Webb Wilder with Jennifer Daniels: at The Open Chord on Saturday, February 10th, 8pm, More Info

Fat Friday Mardi Gras: featuring Roux Du Bayou on Friday, February 9th at The Concourse, More Info

The Ladies of Soul Tribute, Vol II: on Friday, February 23rd at The Concourse, More Info

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