Presidents Day Now a School Day Following Snowstorm Closures

Issue #108

19 Feb

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Clear with a High of 55

📰 Presidents Day Now a School Day Following Snowstorm Closures

📰 Tonka's Big Move: Zoo Knoxville's Largest Elephant Prepares for Sanctuary Move

📣 Recap and Upcoming Business Spotlights

📰 Voices of Resilience: Carmen Winant's Exhibit on Domestic Violence at Knoxville Museum of Art

🗓️ 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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Presidents Day Now a School Day Following Snowstorm Closures

Due to the snowstorm last month, today - Presidents Day on February 19th, typically a holiday for students, will now be a regular day of classes.

Following the depletion of all inclement weather days in January, the Knox County School Board decided on February 8 to adjust the current school year's calendar.

The previously scheduled early release on March 20 has also been revoked.

This school year, Knox County Schools allocated eight days for closures due to bad weather, all of which were used up in the wake of the recent winter storm. Historically, the district reserved 10 days for such circumstances, adjusting this number when early release days were incorporated into the schedule.

The school year will conclude on May 23. For details on the revised academic calendar, please visit the Knox County Schools website at www.knoxschools.org/calendars.

Tonka's Big Move: Zoo Knoxville's Largest Elephant Prepares for Sanctuary Move

Tonka, the largest bull African Elephant in North America and a resident of Zoo Knoxville, is set to move to an Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, in the coming months. This move presents unique challenges, particularly in transporting Tonka due to his substantial size of 16,000 pounds.

Unlike the crates used for the zoo's other elephants, a custom crate is being constructed by Petty's Welding. The zoo is preparing Tonka for the move through acclimation training, using positive reinforcement to ensure his comfort with the process. After Tonka's relocation, Zoo Knoxville plans to repurpose the elephant enclosure for white rhinos, with no plans to house more elephants.

Voices of Resilience: Carmen Winant's Exhibit on Domestic Violence at Knoxville Museum of Art

The Knoxville Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit on its third floor created by Philadelphia-based artist Carmen Winant. This exhibit is dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. It features a collection of newspaper clippings that narrate stories of violence from across the country, accompanied by resources for individuals who may be experiencing domestic violence.

Winant's powerful artwork will be available for viewing until Sunday, April 14th. The exhibit aims to foster a sense of community and support, emphasizing the importance of individual stories and voices in the fight against domestic violence.

Recap and Upcoming Business Spotlights

We have had many interesting business spotlights in the Knoxville Insider. We hope you enjoy learning more about some of our local businesses and business owners! Below is a recap with links to past spotlights, and a lineup of what businesses spotlights are coming next!

Recap:

Looking for services these businesses offer? If so, let them know you saw them in the Knoxville Insider!

Coming Soon:

Amber Restaurant - Aquarium Knoxville - At the Jukebox - Brave Little Clippers - Burger Boys - Chesterton Academy of Knoxville - Dance Center West - Drip Into Wellness - Fernweh Adventures by Christina - Healing Hearts Counseling - Hire a Husband - Home Instead - KidCam Camps - Knoxville Liquor Land - Lil Yogi’s Children’s Blessings - Mae Larue - Painting with Friends - River and Rail Theatre Co - Smoky Mountain Process and Legal Solutions - United Veterans Council of East TN - Woodspring Suites Knoxville-Cedar Bluff - XGRID Campers

 

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February Events

Looking for events happening this week?

Community:

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

Music:

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

Business Networking:

Business and Professional Prayer Association (BPPA): on Tuesday, February 20th from 7:30am - 9am at Jack’s Cafe. More Info

IBN Biz Lunch – Bearden / West Hills: on Tuesday, February 20th at PF Changes from 11:30am - 1pm, More Info

EWI – Executive Women International Knoxville Chapter: on Tuesday, February 20th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Pellissippi State, Hardin Valley, More Info

IBN Biz Lunch – Corryton: on Wednesday, February 21st at Henry’s Deli from 11:30am - 1pm, More Info

Expansion Connection Mondays: at The Burgers restaurant in Powell, Monday, February 26th at 9am.

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