In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Rain with a High of 63

📰 Knoxville Company’s Colorectal Cancer Screening Game-Changer

📰 The 33rd Top Wrench Competition Celebrates Young Automotive Talents

🗓️ Holleroo Hullabaloo: Where Soapbox Racers Meet Rock Stars This Saturday, April 13th

📰 Knox County Schools Faces Tutoring Challenges as Federal Funding Ends

🗓️ Upcoming Events (added many School Plays in the Theatre section)

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

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Knoxville Company’s Colorectal Cancer Screening Game-Changer

A Knoxville-based company, New Day Diagnostics (formerly EDP Biotech), has introduced ColoHealth, an innovative blood test aimed at making colorectal cancer screening more accessible and less daunting for those reluctant or unable to undergo traditional screening methods like colonoscopies or stool tests.

ColoHealth seeks to detect DNA changes associated with the disease, offering a more affordable and patient-friendly detection option.

Currently exclusive to Knoxville, there are plans to extend its availability nationwide, addressing the critical need for screening among the 30% of eligible U.S. adults who have yet to be screened.

This initiative is particularly vital as colorectal cancer incidences rise, especially among younger adults.

New Day Diagnostics is committed to empowering patients with accessible screening options, with hopes to expand ColoHealth's use to doctors' offices across the country following further FDA approval.

The 33rd Top Wrench Competition Celebrates Young Automotive Talents

The 33rd annual Top Wrench Competition, held at Crown College in Powell, showcased the talents of high school auto mechanics students, providing them an opportunity to compete for scholarships and potential employment in the automotive industry.

Judged by automotive instructors, including those from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, the event emphasizes the importance of bridging the skilled labor gap and fostering young talent.

Funded through donations and sponsorships, the competition benefits from the support of the local community, including businesses and educational institutions. Top Wrench features not just the competition itself but also displays of vintage cars and opportunities for students to network with professionals, emphasizing the critical role of skilled trades at a time when they are in high demand.

Holleroo Hullabaloo: Where Soapbox Racers Meet Rock Stars This Saturday, April 13th

Holleroo is a free, family-friendly festival taking place in the Happy Holler neighborhood on Saturday, April 13th, from 10am - 11pm. The event, happening on North Central Street between Scott and Baxter Avenues, will feature live music, local artisans, food vendors, and a soapbox derby race.

Organized with the intention of celebrating the community's uniqueness, the festival will include a designated area for watching the soapbox derby in The Brookside parking lot, which will later serve as a music venue with performances by Sarrenna, Dos Fuegos, and Dishwater Blonde.

Attendees can also look forward to a variety of handcrafted goods, art, clothing, food options, and alcoholic beverages for those over 21.

The street will be closed to traffic during the event, ensuring a pedestrian-friendly environment. Further information and the music lineup are available on the festival's website.

Knox County Schools Faces Tutoring Challenges as Federal Funding Ends

Knox County Schools announced that the federal funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, which supported numerous tutoring positions, will cease at the end of the current school year.

KCS employs 263 tutors, all funded by this federal program, but the future number of tutoring positions remains uncertain. The district is planning for tutoring needs for the next school year and awaits a budget meeting on April 25th to determine available funds.

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Community:

HonorAir Knoxville's Flight 34 Welcome Home Event: at McGhee-Tyson airport lobby area on Wednesday, April 10th, starting at flight landing time of 7:40pm, All are welcome, More Info

Baby Shower Event to Support Expectant Mothers in Need: is happening on Saturday, April 13th, from 12pm - 2pm at the Change Center, 208 Harriett Tubman Street, More Info or (865) 896-9357

Used Book Sale at the Karns Branch Library: on Saturday, April 13th from 10am - 5pm, 7516 Oak Ridge Hwy

Tate’s School & Camp Open House: on Saturday, April 13th, from 10am - 2pm, Tate’s School and Tate’s Camp, 9215 Bob Gray Road, will host their 15th Annual Open House.

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:

East Tennesse Daylily Society Meeting: Topic - Landscaping with Daylilies, public welcome, at the Knoxville Couny Library, Cedar Bluff Branch, 9045 Cross Park Drive, Saturday, April 13th at 1:30pm

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

Ivan Racheff House & Gardens Plant Sale: annuals, perennials, wildflowers, vegables…from local nurseries & garden clubs, on Saturday, April 27th from 9am - 3pm at 1943 Tennessee Avenue, More Info

Health & Wellness:

Alzheimer's FUNdraiser Dessert Auction: decadent deserts from area bakeries and restaurants are available for the second annual Alzheimer’s Dessert Auction at Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, Auctioneer will be Bear Stephenson, Saturday, April 21st from 2pm - 4pm, 1943 Tennessee Avenue, More Info 

Music:

Friday Night Live with The Deltas: at the Concourse, 4328 N. Broadway, Friday, April 12th at 6:30pm, More Info

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

Friday Night Live with Mt. Olive Pleasure Club: at the Concourse, 4328 N. Broadway, Friday, April 19th at 6:30pm, 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 

Friday Night Live with Milk Man & The Big Band: at the Concourse, 4328 N. Broadway, Friday, April 26th at 6:30pm, More Info

Theatre:

Note: additional details (including some dates!) will be loaded this week

Into the Woods: at Knoxville Catholic High School now through Sunday, April 14th, More Info

Finding Nemo, Jr: at Holston Middle School Thursday, April 11th - Saturday, April 13th 

King Lear: at Pellissippi State from Friday, April 12th - Sunday, April 14th

Mamma Mia: at South-Doyle High School from Thursday, April 18th - Saturday, April 20th

Treasure Island: at Bearden High School from Friday, April 19th - Sunday, April 21st

Addam’s Family Musical: at Hardin Valley High School the weekend of April 26th and Central High School from Thursday, May 2nd - Sunday, May 5th

Annie: at Lenoir City High School from Thursday, May 2nd - Saturday, May 4th

Aladdin Jr.: at Halls Middle School on Saturday, May 18th

Wizard of Oz: at Powell High School

Midsummer Night’s Dream: Farragut

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:

There are so many networking events that they now have their own page! 🙂 Check them out!

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