In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Rain with a High of 75

🗓️ Aerosmith's Farewell Tour Rocks Back - New Date Announced!

📰 Community Rallies Behind Businesses Amid North Broadway Construction

📰 Local Faith Leaders Unite to Address Knoxville Homelessness

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Aerosmith's Farewell Tour Rocks Back - New Date Announced!

Mark your calendars! The new date for Aerosmith's highly anticipated "Peace Out" farewell concert at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center is now set for Saturday, October 5th. This comes after the original performance, planned for January, was postponed. Fans holding tickets from the January date can rest easy knowing their tickets remain valid for the October show, as confirmed by Live Nation.

Local Faith Leaders Unite to Address Knoxville Homelessness

The closure of the city's only low-barrier shelter for the homeless prompted a large gathering of over a thousand faith leaders, who met to urge city officials to address homelessness, educational, and economic instability.

With around 1,718 individuals experiencing homelessness daily in Knoxville, and an additional 258 at risk, the community emphasized the need for permanent housing solutions.

The assembly, which represents 23 local churches, advocated for a "functional zero" goal to eradicate homelessness.

Community Rallies Behind Businesses Amid North Broadway Construction

City officials in North Knoxville demonstrated support for local businesses affected by ongoing construction on North Broadway by visiting them, including Time Out Deli, which has struggled with reduced customer access due to the work.

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is updating century-old infrastructure, impacting traffic and businesses near Fulton High School. The construction, causing accessibility issues for Time Out Deli, prompted city leaders, including Mayor Indya Kincannon and Councilmember Lauren Rider, to encourage community patronage to support the affected establishments.

The initiative was appreciated by the business owners, with the construction expected to conclude in June. KUB has been communicating with impacted businesses and plans to address specific concerns raised by Time Out Deli's owners.

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Community:

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 

Realtor Personal Protection Workshop: on Saturday, April 27th from 9am - noon, Warrior Heart USA, 297 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 400, in Oak Ridge, for realtors and other professionals that work with clients in a private setting, Register here

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:

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