In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Mostly Cloudy with a High of 62

🗓️ Love TopGolf? Love Soccer? Love Giving Back?

📰 Search Underway for Missing 64-Year-Old Man in West Knox County

📰 Misleading Flyer Stirs Controversy in Knox County School Board Race

📣 Recap and Upcoming Business Spotlights

📰 Traffic Jam and Tasty Chaos: Pop-Tarts Spill on I-640 West

🗓️ Upcoming Events 

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

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Search Underway for Missing 64-Year-Old Man in West Knox County

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has initiated a Silver Alert as they join the effort to locate a 64-year-old man reported missing from West Knox County since Monday.

Local law enforcement from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office are actively looking for Arthur Henry Jones, 64, who was last seen departing the Napa Valley Way area in Knoxville around noon on Monday, February 19th.

Jones is described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing around 180 pounds, with green eyes and gray hair. It has been noted that he has certain conditions that could hinder his ability to return home on his own and he might be using a walking cane.

The community is urged to come forward with any information regarding Jones' whereabouts by contacting the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at (865) 215-2243 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. More Info (with photo)

Traffic Jam and Tasty Chaos: Pop-Tarts Spill on I-640 West

Early this morning, an incident occurred on I-640 West involving a tractor-trailer loaded with Pop-Tarts. The accident, which took place before 7am near mile marker six in the Whittle Springs neighborhood of North Knoxville, led to traffic being reduced to a single lane.

The tractor-trailer, which was carrying approximately 40,000 Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts, overturned, prompting immediate action. Mark Nagi from the Tennessee Department of Transportation reported that the vehicle has been moved to the roadside to facilitate the offloading of the Pop-Tarts.

Authorities are on the scene managing traffic flow and cleanup operations. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this area and to anticipate potential delays as the recovery process continues.

Misleading Flyer Stirs Controversy in Knox County School Board Race

Robert Daspit, a candidate for the Knox County District 3 Board of Education, recently voiced his displeasure over a misleading flyer distributed last week, which he received in the mail. The flyer, which aimed to compare Daspit and his opponent Angie Goethert on several key issues, inaccurately represented Daspit's positions. It left spaces blank or falsely attributed statements to him on topics such as Parents’ Rights, School Safety, and Save Women’s Sports, while the section on school choice referenced a February 2024 interview that Daspit contests, clarifying his support for school vouchers just this Monday.

Daspit has stated he is unsure of the flyer's origin. When questioned, Angie Goethert, Daspit's opponent, denied any connection to the flyer, stating that neither she nor her campaign had any involvement, and she was unaware of its existence until it arrived in her mailbox.

The flyer was identified as having been sent by East Tennesseans for a Strong Education Inc.

Love TopGolf? Love Soccer? Love Giving Back?

Love TopGolf? Love soccer? Love giving back? We've got the perfect event for you - One Fore All!

One Knox Collective has rented an entire level at TopGolf for Thursday, February 29th from 5pm-8pm. Join us and One Knox players as we raise money to have an even larger impact in our community this year! The link to register is at the end of this article.

Did you know that in our inaugural year, we awarded over $120,000 in financial aid to youth to play soccer? It's our mission to provide soccer for all - regardless of socioeconomic status, age, or physical challenges. Therefore, we have programs for youth, adults, and kids with disabilities. We even use soccer to teach underrepresented youth data and stem concepts. If that's not enough, we also partnered with United Way to create Goals for Good to give back to non-profits within our community during One Knox Pro home games.

Your ticket supports our mission to do more this year AND it includes TopGolf play, food, non-alcoholic drinks, and a competitive tournament! Want a chance to win $10,000? You can also add on Hole-in-One tickets and really test your golf skill!

What are you waiting for? Tickets are limited and we do expect to sell out. Join us as we play One Fore All at TopGolf.

More Info and Registration

— contributed by Jessi

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!

Chantel Miller Photography - Hicks Safety Services - Incredible Towns - ISG Insurance - K-Town Sound Show Chorus - Knox County Red Book of Resources - M&D Creations Halls - Move Me Tennessee - S&C Inc - Woodstream Hardwoods - Zoom Room Knoxville Hardin Valley

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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