In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Scattered Showers with a High of 77

📰 Expanding Hope - Cedar Recovery to Open New Opioid Treatment Center in South Knoxville

🗓️ Pasta with a Purpose Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser to Feed our Homeless on Saturday, April 20th

🗓️ Realtor Personal Protection Workshop on Saturday, April 27th

📰 New Riverfront Student Housing Developments Underway Near UT

🗓️ Upcoming Events (new events added in Community, Music, & Theatre sections)

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

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Expanding Hope - Cedar Recovery to Open New Opioid Treatment Center in South Knoxville

Cedar Recovery is excited to announce the green light for establishing a new Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in South Knoxville. This development comes as part of our ongoing efforts to broaden the availability of opioid addiction treatments in Knox County and surrounding areas.

As a Tennessee-based entity dedicated to addressing opioid addiction, Cedar Recovery integrates medication-assisted treatment, behavioral therapy, and personalized treatment plans to support recovery. The forthcoming treatment center, set to open its doors in the Chapman Square Shopping Center located just over the Henley Street Bridge in South Knoxville, underscores our commitment to enhancing healthcare access and combating opioid addiction within our community.

Realtor Personal Protection Workshop on Saturday, April 27th

On Saturday, April 27th from 9am - noon, Warrior Heart USA, 297 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 400, in Oak Ridge will host a workshop for realtors and those who work with clients in a private setting. In this workshop, participants will learn practical personal protection techniques, situational awareness strategies, and creating safe boundaries.

Whether you're a seasoned agent or just starting out, don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your safety. Register here

Pasta with a Purpose Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser to Feed our Homeless on Saturday, April 20th

On Saturday, April 20th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm, be a guest for Pasta with a Purpose - a benefit dinner and silent auction for A Place at the Table Knoxville, an organization that helps feed our homeless. It will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 North Broadway. Tickets & More Info

New Riverfront Student Housing Developments Underway Near UT

Construction for two six-story student housing developments, totaling 235,000 square feet, began this week. They are situated along the Tennessee Riverfront, directly opposite the University of Tennessee, in the South Waterfront neighborhood.

Slated for completion in the summer of 2026, these housing units will offer a total of 605 beds, with a variety of floor plans available, ranging from studio apartments to spacious five-bedroom units.

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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

Holleroo Festival: family-friendly festival with music, soap box derby, and more on Saturday, April 13th from 10am - 11pm on North Central Street between Scott and Baxter Avenues, 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

Too Easy at the Asia Cafe: on Sunday, April 14th from 6pm - 9pm, 8926 Town and Country Circle

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

Midsummer Night’s Dream: at Farragut High School from Wednesday, April 17th - Friday, April 19th at 7pm in the main auditorium, Tickets are $5

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 - Saturday, May 4th at 7pm and Sunday, May 5th at 2:30pm, Tickets are $15 regular, $10 students, and faculty is free

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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