Mardi Growl Parade Spots Giveaway

Issue #111

22 Feb

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Light Rain with a High of 65

🗓️ Mardi Growl Parade Spots Giveaway

📰 Proposed Tennessee Bill Could Allow Local Governments to Lower Grocery Tax, Impacting School Funding

📰 A Golden Retriever's Guide to Knoxville in 'Welcome to Barxville' Dogumentary

📣 Recap and Upcoming Business Spotlights

🗓️ Amazon Best-Selling Author Gina Jones Coming to Tonya Rea’s Teas and Remedies for Book Signing

🗓️ Mortage Questions? Get Answers During Happy Hour Today!

🗓️ Upcoming Events 

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

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Today’s issue is Sponsored by Zoom Room Dog Training!
Dogs love the structure and excitement of training, and owners love the bond it creates with their dogs. Check out Zoom Room, for puppies to senior and special needs dogs.

Proposed Tennessee Bill Could Allow Local Governments to Lower Grocery Tax, Impacting School Funding

Senate Bill 2520, proposed in the Tennessee General Assembly, could allow local governments to lower the grocery tax, currently 2.25% in Knox County plus a 4.00% state sales tax. This tax primarily funds the Knox County school system, with 72% of sales tax revenue dedicated to education due to a 1960s mandate.

Knox County's commitment to never reduce school funding, known as 'Maintenance of Effort,' could be at risk if the grocery tax is lowered, affecting school financing. However, counties near states without a food sales tax might find reducing the tax beneficial for keeping shoppers local. The bill, which also affects county road maintenance and government functions, is set for a subcommittee discussion on Tuesday, March 5th.

A Golden Retriever's Guide to Knoxville in 'Welcome to Barxville' Dogumentary

Visit Knoxville has unveiled "Welcome to Barxville, A Knoxville Dogumentary," a film narrated through the adventures of Hank, a Golden Retriever exploring Knoxville for the first time. This nine-minute feature takes viewers on a journey across various city landmarks from a dog's perspective, including Market Square, Gay Street's skyscrapers, a local coffee shop, the Sunsphere, and a hiking trail.

Highlighting Knoxville's dog-friendly nature, the film showcases spots like World's Fair Park, Urban Wilderness, and more, emphasizing that the city is a welcoming playground for dogs and their owners. Through Hank's adventures, Visit Knoxville illustrates the city's embrace of its four-legged visitors, presenting Knoxville as an ideal destination for pet lovers. Watch it here

Mortage Questions? Get Answers During Happy Hour Today!

Mortgage questions? Get them answered during a Happy Hour gathering at Pero's in Rocky Hill from 5pm - 7pm today! Brought to you by Noble Realty, Brittany Forrester from Benchmark Home Loans is ready to answer all your mortgage inquiries.

Stop by for a chat, and enjoy your first drink on the house. Plus, don't miss your chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card! Swing by and enter our giveaway. Please note, alcohol consumption is restricted to guests 21 years and older. More Info

Amazon Best-Selling Author Gina Jones Coming to Tonya Rea’s Teas and Remedies for Book Signing

Join us at Tonya Rea's for an exclusive Book Signing and Meet & Greet event with Author & Musician Gina Jones, starting at 10 am on Thursday, March 7th.

Dive into the compelling journey of Gina Jones in her autobiography, 'Madame of Music Row'. This revealing narrative offers a raw and unprecedented glimpse into the life of a young woman entangled in a world of crime, including prostitution, drug trafficking, and attempted murder. After her aspirations for a music career are shattered, Gina's story unfolds through her struggles with abuse, illness, and a brush with death, leading her to a path of redemption. 'Madame of Music Row' is a powerful testament to resilience and hope, providing a brutally honest insight into the transformation of a woman from an outlaw to a source of inspiration.

Don't miss the chance to meet Gina and hear her incredible story firsthand. More info

Mardi Growl Parade Spots Giveaway

We’ve got exciting news! Zoom Room is a proud sponsor of Mardi Growl on Saturday, March 2nd benefitting Young Williams at World Fair Park! Do you and your dog want to join in on the Mardi Growl fun? They have 10 spaces available to get your pet registered for the parade! This offer goes to the first 10 people to email them ([email protected]) expressing interest with their Name, Email, Dog’s Name, Breed, and Male/Female. You will also be getting a free Zoom Room shirt to sport. It’s going to be a lot of fun!

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

 

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

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

OneKnox Collective TopGolf Fundraiser: Play golf, have fun, raise funds for a good cause on Thursday, February 29th from 5pm - 8pm, More Info and Registration

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:

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

We Want To Spotlight Local Businesses!

Would you like us to spotlight your local business in front of thousands of Knoxville area residents in an upcoming issue of Knoxville Insider? Apply Here. Not a business owner, but love a local business? Tell us all about it - send us an email at [email protected]!