Give Blood, Get Cozy: Special Hoodie Gift with Your Donation

Issue #100

11 Feb

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Light Rain with a High of 54

📣 Knox County Red Book of Resources: A Compassionate Guide to Community Support

📰 A New Club in Town - Lego Club

📰 Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show

📰 Give Blood, Get Cozy: Special Hoodie Gift with Your Donation Next Week

🗓️ Event Showcase: Valentine’s Day Picnic and Movie Date…& Bring Your Dog!

📅 Upcoming Events 

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

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

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Knox County Red Book of Resources: A Compassionate Guide to Community Support

In today’s spotlight, we’re proud to introduce the Knox County Red Book of Resources, a non-profit resource hub that has been connecting residents to essential resources in Knox County for seven years. Located in Corryton, this organization stands as a testament to community support and personal dedication.

Cheryl Oakes Sutton, the driving force behind this initiative, started this journey as a health department employee. Cheryl’s understanding of Knoxville's diverse needs led her to compile helpful resources in a red book, a practice that began in 2017. In 2019, facing the challenges of raising her grandchildren and recognizing the broader community's needs, Cheryl transitioned her efforts to the Knox County Red Book of Resources Facebook group.

What sets the Knox County Red Book of Resources apart is its focus on smaller, lesser-known resources. While larger organizations cover well-known non-profits and food pantries, Cheryl’s mission is to unearth those hidden gems that can make a significant difference in people's lives. From food pantries and clothes closets to resources for addiction recovery, educational opportunities, veterans, seniors, and more, the Knox County Red Book covers an extensive range of needs.

A key initiative of the Knox County Red Book of Resources is the backpack project for the homeless, a cause close to Cheryl’s heart. Driven by personal experiences with her son's addiction and homelessness, Cheryl keeps backpacks filled with necessities, including Narcan and condoms, in her car to distribute to those in need. This project reflects her commitment to harm reduction and compassionate support for the unhoused and those battling addiction.

The backpack project is an ongoing, year-round endeavor that relies on community donations. The Knox County Red Book of Resources invites the Knoxville community to support this vital mission, helping to sustain and expand their efforts to assist those in need.

To learn more about the Knox County Red Book of Resources, explore their services, or contribute to the backpack project, you can visit their website. You can also join their Facebook group at to stay updated on their work and impact.

For direct inquiries or contributions, contact Cheryl Oakes Sutton at [email protected] or call (865) 456-1095. This organization embodies the spirit of community care and compassion, making a real difference in the lives of those they help.

A New Club in Town - Lego Club

A message from the Lego Club: Join us on Mondays for this small group for parents with children of all ages as we piece together a playdate for your kids with a chance for you to have a playdate of your own with other Christian parents in your community. Build (literally) and grow in Christ with us! We will have weekly bible verse memorization challenges that are for the whole family, a flexible and friendly atmosphere, prayer time, and let’s not forget - lots and lots of Lego!

When: Mondays at 3:30
Where: Faith Promise North Campus
Address: 5830 Haynes-Sterchi Road, Knoxville, 37912
Contact: Sarah Shireman, [email protected] or text (865) 438-9004
Cost: Free

Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show

Looking to get some home & garden projects completed this year? Check out the Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show! We were there today! It is a great show with a huge variety of exhibitors for any project you can think of. It continues through tomorrow at the Knoxville Convention Center. More Info

Give Blood, Get Cozy: Special Hoodie Gift with Your Donation Next Week

Medic Regional Blood Center is excited to announce a special thank you for those who donate blood next week. Every donor will be gifted a MEDIC Hoodie from Monday to Friday - February 12th-16th, available while supplies last. To book your blood donation appointment, please visit medicblood.org. Your contribution can save lives, and we're grateful for your support.

Valentine’s Day Picnic and Movie Date…& Bring Your Dog!

Love is in the air at Zoom Room! Bring your dog and a blanket for a picnic-style movie date. Watch Lady and the Tramp and fill a West Paw Toppl with fixings of your choosing for $25 - or fill your own Toppl from home for only $5! Register online, or call (865) 378-7200.

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

February Events

Looking for events happening this week?

Business Networking:

Expansion Connection Mondays: Business networking on Mondays, 9am at The Burgers restaurant in Powell, February 12th, 19th, 26th.

Community:

Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show: Knoxville Convention Center through February 11th, More Info

Stay Home and Read a Book Ball: On Saturday, February 17th, have a ball reading at home and help raise funds for the Children’s Festival of Reading by donating what you would have spent on a night out, More Info

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

Wilma Dykeman Stokely Memorial Lecture (with Carolyn Finney): on Thursday, February 29th, at 7pm at the East Tennessee History Center, 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, event is free; no reservation required. More Info

Music:

Young Pianist Series Concert: on Sunday, February 11th at 2:30pm at the Natalie Haslam Music Center. Tickets are $25 at the door.

"Friday Night Live!" presents Soulful Sounds Revue: featuring Lee Wills with special guests Larry Blair & Marki Lukyniuk on Friday, Feburary 16th at 6:30pm, More Info

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

Seasonal:

Valentine’s Afternoon Tea with Live Music: Experience a romantic afternoon tea at the Spice and Tea Exchange of Knoxville at 4pm on February 11th & 18th, Cost: $55/person. More Info

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