In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Scattered Thunderstorms with a High of 61

📰 Vote Reversal - Farragut Board Approves Growth Policy Plan

🗓️ Kerns Food Hall Opens This Saturday

📰 Pellissippi State Students Transform Shipping Container into Innovative Tiny Home

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🆕 New Events Added Today:

Posies for the Pantry on Saturday April 27th has been included under Community Events (click on the more Community Events link)

What is Tea on Wednesday, April 17th at 6pm has been included under the Food & Beverage Events

Spring Tea Social - A Victorian Salon on Sunday, April 28th has been included under the Food & Beverage Events

Vote Reversal - Farragut Board Approves Growth Policy Plan

The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen reversed their initial rejection and approved the Advance Knox Growth Policy Plan with a 3-2 vote. Alderman Scott Meyer changed his vote after his concerns were addressed by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.

The approval avoids potential mediation and updates the county's 20-year-old growth strategy to preserve rural areas, ease infrastructure strain, and control development.

Kerns Food Hall Opens This Saturday

Get ready! Kerns Food Hall is opening its doors for a soft launch on Saturday, April 13th! This trendy new destination features a lively selection of dishes from the area's top chefs, serving everything from sushi to tacos to pizza. Plus, there's a variety of food trucks to choose from.

With its retro chic atmosphere, Kerns is the perfect spot for a fun night out with friends or a romantic date. Don’t forget to explore some shopping while you’re there. Be sure to mark your calendars for a unique dining and shopping experience at Knoxville’s latest hotspot. More Info

Pellissippi State Students Transform Shipping Container into Innovative Tiny Home

Students at Pellissippi State Community College are currently converting a shipping container into a tiny home, dubbed the Panther Pad, as part of a hands-on learning project initiated by Associate Professor Diane Riley.

The project, supported by a $10,000 grant, involves students designing and implementing their plans to create a functional living space within the container. The project aims to teach students the importance of accuracy in architectural plans and enhance their interior design skills.

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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:

What is Tea: at the Kraken’s Cup, 4815 N Broadway St #107, on Wednesday, April 17th at 6pm, is a wonderful introduction to tea, including descriptions of the multiple types of tea and how they differ from each other (along with examples for you to try), a sample of your favorite tea to take home, and lots of random tea facts! Cost: $35 per guest. Purchase your ticket by calling (865) 297-3083 or coming by the tea house (Ask for Vic)

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!

Spring Tea Social - A Victorian Salon: at The the Kraken’s Cup on Sunday, April 28th, enjoy tea tiny sandwiches and conversation with friends in the style of a Victorian Salon, 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 Tennessee Daylily Society Meeting: Topic - Landscaping with Daylilies, public welcome, at the Knoxville County 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, vegetables…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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