In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Sunny with a High of 62

📰 TDOT Launches Major Upgrade for East TN's Busiest Interstate Stretch

📰 150 East Tennesseans Embrace U.S. Citizenship in Knoxville Ceremony

📰 Knox County Schools to Boost Educator Salaries After Unanimous Vote

🏀 NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four

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TDOT Launches Major Upgrade for East Tennessee's Busiest Interstate Stretch

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has unveiled plans to enhance a 17-mile stretch of Interstate 40 in East Tennessee, known for its heavy traffic, including the country's busiest weigh station.

This project is part of a broader initiative made possible by the Transportation Improvement Act, which facilitates public-private partnerships and aims to improve statewide road infrastructure.

The focus will be on comprehensive corridor improvements, with particular attention to areas like Watt Road and Campbell Station. This effort comes in response to the critical need for better road conditions in one of Tennessee's most trafficked sections, with planning phases considering future enhancements such as toll express lanes.

The project aims to alleviate congestion, improve safety, and is seen as a significant step forward in the state's infrastructure development.

150 East Tennesseans Embrace U.S. Citizenship in Knoxville Ceremony

About 150 individuals from East Tennessee were naturalized as U.S. citizens during a ceremony at the Knoxville City County Building on Thursday. These new citizens, originating from approximately 45 different countries, can now enjoy benefits such as applying for a U.S. passport, registering to vote, and sponsoring family members for U.S. residency.

Achieving citizenship is the result of a demanding process that includes providing biometric data, undergoing interviews, taking an Oath of Allegiance, and passing tests in English proficiency and U.S. civics. Applicants failing the initial test have a chance to retake it within 60 to 90 days of their first interview.

Knox County Schools to Boost Educator Salaries After Unanimous Vote

Educators and staff within Knox County Schools are poised for an uplift in their salaries, following a unanimous decision by the Board of Education on Thursday.

This decision, rooted in the recommendations of an independent study, is set to enhance the pay scales of teachers and administrators across the district.

NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four

In NCAA Women’s Basketball, South Carolina won Sunday night against NC State with a final score of 78- 59. In Sunday’s issue, we will let you know who won in the Iowa vs UConn. South Carolina made it undefeated to the final game - who will join them?

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Community:

East Tennessee’s Largest Consignment Sale: Now through Saturday, April 6th at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway

Dogwood Arts' 16th Annual Chalk Walk: Market Square downtown on Saturday, April 6th from 8am - 5pm, More Info

Book Signing: Meet the author of ‘Finding a Hiding Place: Revealing God’s Way’ by Reverand Dr. Geneva Silvernail, on Saturday, April 6th starting at 2pm at the Lenoir City First Church of the Nazarene, 111 Sharp Drive in Lenoir City

Spring into Hope Mental Health Awareness Festival: this free festival is happening on Saturday, April 6th from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Ijams Nature Center, visit Ijams.org or call (865) 577-4717 for more info

See more Community Events on our Community Events page!

Food & Beverage:

Tea-Infused Cocktails/Mixology Class: Learn how to mix delicious cocktails and mocktails infused with teas and sugars, herbs, and spices, at the Spice & Tea Exchange on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30pm, 522 S Gay St. Cost: $60 per person. Call (865) 985-0913 to reserve your spot!

Colored Pasta Workshop: Learn how to make colored pastas and a homemade Bolognese sauce, at the Spice & Tea Exchange on Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30pm, 522 S Gay St. Cost: $50 per person. Call (865) 985-0913 to reserve your spot!

Gardening:

Growing Roses: Ron Daniels, Master Rosarian and author of Rose Therapy, will be speaking on "Growing Roses” and have a book signing on Sunday, April 7th at 2:00 p.m. at the Biotech building on U.T. campus 2505 East J. Chapman Dr. In room 156. More Info

Know Before You Grow - Toxic Plants in the Home and Garden: Join Master Gardener Claudia Kirk, DVM, to learn which plants commonly found in the home, garden, or florist bouquets are toxic to your pets or people, at UT Extension Eastern Region Office, 1801 Downtown W. Boulevard on Tuesday, April 16th from 10am - 11:30am. Free to the public. More Info

Health & Wellness:

Myofascial Release and Yin Yoga Workshop: on Saturday, April 6th from 10am - 12pm, this workshop blends the therapeutic benefits of myofascial release techniques with the practice of Yin Yoga, offering participants a holistic approach to enhancing physical well-being, all levels of yoga experience welcome, More Info/Registration

Music:

Union County Opry - Liquid Velvet: brings the bangers from Journey, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Toto, 38 Special, Pat Benatar, and more on Saturday, April 13th from 7pm - 10pm, More Info

Knoxville Community Band: will be playing at the Rossini Festival Downtown on Saturday, April 20th at 11am at the Market Square Stage. More info on the Rossini Festival 

Veterans:

Free Veteran’s Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 13 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly, Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

Business Networking:

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