In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Partly Cloudy with a High of 73

📰 Tennessee House Passes Bill to Arm Teachers, Awaiting Governor's Decision

📰 Halls Spring Community Market This Saturday

📰 K-25 Reunion for Retired, Past, and Current Employees and Contractors

🗓️ Upcoming Events 

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

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Halls Spring Community Market This Saturday

Trixie’s Boutique & Coast2Coast Coffee are sponsoring the Halls Spring Community Market on Saturday, April 27th, 9am - 2pm at the Black Oak Plaza, 6931 Maynardville Pike.

Stop by to shop, enjoy some music (Marshall Family Entertainment), a bounce house (Party Bounce House Rentals of Knoxville), food trucks, and more than 80 vendors (Produce, a butcher, crafts, and more!) More Info

Tennessee House Passes Bill to Arm Teachers, Awaiting Governor's Decision

The TN House of Representatives approved a bill that would allow teachers to carry concealed in schools, which is now awaiting Governor Lee's signature.

The bill emerged partly due to challenges faced by rural schools in securing police presence. It requires that individuals wishing to arm themselves on school premises must receive approvals from the superintendent, a principal, and the chief of police or relevant law enforcement authority, allowing school systems to maintain some control over this policy.

The legislation also stipulates that those armed must undergo yearly background checks, psychological evaluations, and complete 40 hours of training.

K-25 Reunion for Retired, Past, and Current Employees and Contractors on Saturday, April 27th

The K-25 reunion on Saturday, April 27th from 11am - 3pm is open to retirees, past and present employees, and contractors. If you worked at K-25/ETTP, BNFL, USEC/Centrus, or the Security Force, please come and invite your co-workers and work friends. Spread the word!

The location is just outside the K-25 History Museum (old K-25 Fire Hall). There will be a covered tent in the parking lot with tables and chairs, but feel free to bring your own lounge chairs if you'd like to sit around and visit.

The K-25 History Museum will be open for you to visit and will have many reminders of K-25's early days and our times together.

Lastly, some of K-25's past Plant Managers are lined up to say "hi" to those in attendance. Bob Eby has confirmed, and Harold Conner plans to attend if possible. For more info, contact (865) 804-2723 or visit the Reunion Facebook event page, which also contains a link to join the reunion Facebook group.

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Community:

Family Fun Build Night with LEGO: Join Token Game Tavern and Brickhouse Collectibles on Thursday, April 25th at 7pm for a special Family Fun Build Night featuring LEGO, More Info/Tickets

Dogwood Arts Festival: live music, a variety of food trucks, and vibrant displays throughout World’s Fair Park's lawns and the Tennessee Amphitheater from Friday, April 26th - Sunday, April 28th, More Info

Fun K Town 2024: for board game players of all ages, at the Knoxville Convention Center from Friday, April 26th - Sunday, April 28th, Registration required, 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!

Taylor Swift Cookie Decorating Class: on Saturday, April 27th from 11am - 12:30pm, at Trinity Baking Co, 1104 Marchange Drive, shake it off and rock on over here: trinitybakingco.com, to sign up

Spring Tea Social - A Victorian Salon: at 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 Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30pm, 522 S Gay St. Cost: $50 per person. Call (865) 985-0913 to reserve your spot!

Gardening:

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:

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

Air Supply’s The Lost in Love Experience: I'm all out of love…I'm so lost without you… - Remember that song? Come listen to this and other hits, on Thursday, October 10th! Tickets available here

Theatre:

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

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:

Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Meetings 

Bourbon & Business: a spirited networking event, on Wednesday, April 24th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the upstairs room at Maple Hall, 414 S. Gay St.

Business Professional Prayer Association (BPPA) Prayer Breakfast: on Tuesday, April 30th from 7:30am - 9am at Jack’s Cafe, 7202 Maynardville Pike

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