In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Light Rain with a High of 63

📰 Knox County Schools Delayed 2 hours Today

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

📰 Pilot Travel Centers Undergo Major Upgrades in $1 Billion Revitalization Plan

📰 Young Entrepreneur's Bracelet Business Transforms into a Heartwarming Fundraiser for Classmate

📰 Schools Nearing Limit of Budgeted Days Off, Weighing Alternatives

📅 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 Delayed 2 Hours 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.

Pilot Travel Centers Undergo Major Upgrades in $1 Billion Revitalization Plan

Pilot is upgrading two of its travel centers in Knoxville as part of a $1 billion renovation initiative. The Lovell Road location will reopen this spring with enhanced features, including better food options and improved fuel services.

Staff are temporarily reassigned to nearby centers. Following Lovell Road, the Watt Road location will also be upgraded but will remain open during renovations.

Young Entrepreneur's Bracelet Business Transforms into a Heartwarming Fundraiser for Classmate

An 8-year-old in Knoxville started a bracelet business originally for cheerleading funds. When a classmate faced a medical crisis, she repurposed the business to support him. The bracelets sold nationally, raising over $1,000 in two weeks.

The initiative gained traction on social media, with many contributing without seeking a bracelet in return. The young entrepreneur's mother expressed pride in her daughter's compassion and commitment to helping. The fundraiser continues. More Info

Schools Nearing Limit of Budgeted Days Off, Weighing Alternatives

The recent wave of school day cancellations has left many schools on the verge of exhausting their allocated days off. As a result, local education authorities are considering various strategies to manage the situation should their allotted days off run dry.

Inquiries with numerous schools revealed a common thread: while a few virtual days are available for use, most institutions prefer to keep these in reserve, turning to them only as a last resort. Alternatives under consideration include extending the academic year, repurposing professional development days as regular school days, or potentially reducing the length of the spring break.

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.

Discounts, Specials & More

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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?

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

Gardening:

ABC's of Pruning - Ask Before Cutting: Join Knox County Master Gardener Marsha Lehman on Friday, February 16th from 10:30am - 11:30am at UT Extension - Eastern Region Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd for a discussion of the ABC's of pruning -- both dormant pruning and post-flowering. Tips will be given on the proper tools to use, and the basic nature (form & shape) of many common shrubs. Event is free; no reservation required.

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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