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🗓️ Upcoming Events - New Calendar!
Your Fall Glow-Up: Two Drinks for Hydrated, Plump-Looking Skin
Cooler weather can leave skin looking dull and feeling dry. Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo brings a beauty upgrade to your fall routine: two delicious daily drinks that support hydrated, plump, luminous-looking skin from within.
Start with creamy, organic Sun Goddess Matcha, packed with antioxidants that support healthy-looking skin. Then sip B·T Fountain, a refreshing beauty electrolyte combining clinically studied ceramides, hyaluronic acid and electrolytes to support hydration and a dewy glow.
The beauty benefits come with impressive clinical evidence. In a clinical trial of B·T Fountain’s ceramides, skin hydration improved 25% by day 15. By day 60, hydration improved 37%, elasticity improved 36% and wrinkle depth decreased 8.2%.
Morning matcha. Afternoon beauty hydration. An easy ritual that fits into busy fall days while supporting skin that looks smoother and feels replenished. Your favorite daily drinks become a simple skincare habit worth keep
Nourish The Maker City's Free Creative Business Resource Fair
Knoxville's creative community is full of talent, but figuring out where to sell your work, find studio space, or grow a small creative business can feel overwhelming. That's exactly why The Maker City hosts its annual Arts & Creative Business Resource Fair, set for November 18th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Emporium Center (100 S. Gay Street) downtown.
It's a one-stop evening for makers, artists, and small creative business owners, whether you're just starting out or ready to take your work to the next level. Each participating organization will have its own table, so you can talk face-to-face about:
Spaces to create, from studios to shared workspaces; Selling your work and getting into shows and markets; Business development programs and resources to keep your creative practice going; Exhibition opportunities across Knoxville. More Info; Add to Calendar
The 4x4 Stampede at Little Ponderosa Zoo - Lifted Trucks & Lots of Animals
Calling all off-road fans! The Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue (629 Granite Road, Clinton) is hosting a 4x4 Stampede, a meet-up for four-wheel-drive enthusiasts in the zoo's parking lot, this November 14th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
All makes and models are welcome, so bring your build, show it off, and talk shop with fellow 4x4 lovers. Not bringing a rig? Come check out the trucks and Jeeps anyway. Participating, attending, and viewing are all FREE.
While you're there, take a walk through the zoo and support Little Ponderosa's animal rescue mission. And bundle up, because it's supposed to be a chilly weekend! More Info; Add to Calendar
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Business Doctor Tip: How to Generate Quality Referrals
John gets 5–7 real referrals every week with a simple system. First, he narrows his list to four people and stars the ones he enjoys being around, even if they never do business together. Next, he looks them up on LinkedIn. Then he holds a recurring meeting with them; his is every Friday at 3:30 p.m. He brings a referral form and a “Top 10” list of people from their Power of Influence to jog their memory. He walks out with referrals who are expecting his call, not vague suggestions.
Book a qualification call or call (865) 255-4722.
Boots & Big Orange - Free Line Dancing Lessons at Walnut Springs Winery
Work off that Thanksgiving dinner the Tennessee way! Walnut Springs Winery (1175 Midway Road, Strawberry Plains) is hosting "Boots & Big Orange," a night of free line dancing lessons, on November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving.
Pull on your boots, wear your best orange and white, and join instructor Kim for a fun night on the dance floor. No experience is needed, and beginners are always welcome. Lessons start at 6:30 PM.
Wine, beer, and food are available for purchase, so grab your friends (or the cousins who are in town for the holiday), show off your Tennessee spirit, and boot scoot the night away! More Info; Add to Calendar
Shake, Stir & Give Back at the "Gin to My Tonic" Holiday Mixology Class
Looking for a gift that's an experience, and does some good? "Gin to My Tonic!" A Holiday Mixologist Experience takes place on December 12th, inside the "Safe" at The Vault (531 S. Gay Street), the perfect centerpiece for a Christmas in the City evening downtown.
In this 90-minute hands-on class, a professional mixologist walks you through making two festive holiday gin cocktails, and then you get to enjoy them! One lucky guest per class takes home a cocktail party pack. Stay for dinner from The Vault's menu if you'd like (optional).
Every ticket supports The Restoration House, which helps single-mother families in East Tennessee build housing stability and a brighter future. The evening is presented by The Vault and sponsored by PYA/Waltman.
There are multiple sessions throughout the evening, but space is very limited and advance reservations are required. This is a 21+ event. It makes a great Christmas gift for the cocktail lover on your list! More Info; Add to Calendar
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A Quick Upgrade to Our Local Events Section!
If you've been reading Knoxville Insider, you know our event list was getting wonderfully long! To make your planning easier, we built brand-new custom calendar software specifically for our community and local businesses.
Each issue, we’ll feature the next 10 upcoming events. Want to see everything happening further out? Click Explore All Events below to browse the complete calendar (There are hundreds of upcoming events!), filter by category, view a map of locations, or add events straight to your own calendar with one click!
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Pigeon Forge Winterfest FestivalHoliday All Day · 📍 Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge lights up with millions of holiday lights sparkling throughout the city during the annual Winterfest celebr… |
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Acrylic Painting with Modeling Paste Workshop Arts All Day · 📍 Chota Recreation Center, 145 Awohili Dr, Loudon Join contemporary artist Patricia Pasbrig for a full-day sculptural acrylic workshop focusing on modeling paste techniqu… |
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"Gobble, Gobble, Eat Mor Chikin" Family Night Family 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · 📍 Chick-fil-A, 5100 N Broadway St, Knoxville Kick off the Thanksgiving season with a family-friendly evening featuring themed activities and food. |
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Knoxville Dodgeball Drop-in Games Sports 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · 📍 Farragut Community Center Gym Weekly drop-in dodgeball games open to anyone 18 and older, running continuously since April 2025. |
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NOV 11 |
Pigeon Forge Winterfest FestivalHoliday All Day · 📍 Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge lights up with millions of holiday lights sparkling throughout the city during the annual Winterfest celebr… |
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Veterans Day Parade Community 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM · 📍 Gay Street, Knoxville A long-standing downtown tradition honoring veterans with a parade through the heart of the city. The route travels from… |
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NOV 11 |
Trivia at WagBar Knoxville 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM · 📍 6729 Malone Crk Dr, Knoxville **Wagbar Knoxville** - Knoxville's dog bar on two full acres out on Malone Creek Drive — runs **Trivia on Wednesday** ev… |
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NOV 12 |
Suicide Loss Traumatic Grief Retreat CommunityHealth All Day · 📍 Magnolia Harbor Carefarm, 9133 Bright Ln, Powell A supportive retreat for those navigating the loss of a loved one to suicide, offering compassion and connection. |
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Pigeon Forge Winterfest FestivalHoliday All Day · 📍 Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge lights up with millions of holiday lights sparkling throughout the city during the annual Winterfest celebr… |
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Film Fest Knox Festival All Day · 📍 Regal Riviera (510 S. Gay Street) Enjoy four days of screenings, competitions, and panels at the historic Regal Riviera for this premier film festival. |
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