In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Mostly Sunny with a High of 73

📰 Bearden High School Senior Awarded U.S. Presidential Scholar Title

📰 Lonsdale Elementary Teacher Wins $24,000 - Teacher Appreciation

📰 What's In Your Honey?

🗓️ Hit the Links, Help a Cause - Aid Women Escaping Trafficking

🗓️ Event Showcase Section

🗓️ Upcoming Events 

🏡 Real Estate Section

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

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Bearden High School Senior Awarded U.S. Presidential Scholar Title

Avigail Laing, a senior at Bearden High School, has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar for 2024, one of 161 students selected nationwide. She is recognized for her academic excellence and initiative in securing a STEM grant for her school.

Another Tennessee student, Jonathan Aryan Mehrotra from Memphis, was also honored. Both students will participate in an online recognition program this summer. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program selects students based on academic records, essays, artistic and technical excellence, and community service and leadership.

Lonsdale Elementary Teacher Awarded $24,000 - Teacher Appreciation

Monique Fleming, an English Language Learning teacher at Lonsdale Elementary, was awarded a $24,000 prize during Teacher Appreciation Week by Adam Wilson, owner of Adam Wilson Realty.

This annual giveaway, now in its third year, aims to support teachers by covering significant expenses like mortgage or rent, or providing extra funds for personal use. Wilson, a former educator, began this initiative in 2016 and has since donated over $475,000 to support Knox County Schools.

His efforts expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to include more schools and emphasize the critical role of teachers in the community. Wilson also leads the Knox County Schools Partners in Education Foundation, encouraging further community involvement in local schools.

What's In Your Honey?

Discover the impact of sugars, pesticides, and more on honeybee ecology and honey quality. Join East Tennessee Project Management Institute (ETPMI) on Saturday, May 18th from 9am to 11am at the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) 115 E Main St, Oak Ridge, Registration

This event starts with networking followed by this informative presentation by Dr. Millet from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. ETPMI website.

Hit the Links, Help the Cause - Pin High Pro’s Charity Golf Tournament to Aid Women Escaping Trafficking

We at Knoxville Insider are honored to be named as the official tournament journalist for the Swing to Save Lives Charity Golf Tournament happening on Thursday, May 30th, hosted by Pin High Pro and dedicated to helping women escape trafficking.

Together, our community can drive out exploitation and pave the way to freedom for women in these circumstances. Tee off for a cause that matters!

The registration deadline is Saturday, May 25th. Sign up here!

Are you a local realtor selling a home or property? Do you have an upcoming open house? Let us know at [email protected]! We can include them here.

Listings

Harriman, 4,7542 sq ft, 3 beds, 4 baths on 1.10 acres, lakefront, For Sale or Trade $1,099,000, call or text (865) 809-7049, David Horner Property Group

Knoxville 37921, 1,928 sq ft, 3 beds, 2 full baths, 1 ½ bath, $425,000 - ASSUMABLE MORTGAGE option, call or text (865) 705-1385 for more info, Julie Scheve, Knoxville Fine Homes Realty

Powell, 3,284 sq ft ranch (5 beds, 4 baths, 1 ½ bath) on 1.3 acres with 2 car heated & cooled detached garage with workshop area, For Sale or Trade $369,900, call or text (865) 809-7049, David Horner Property Group

Pigeon Forge, 9 acres with a modular home, great development areas for Rental Cabins, or Glamping Tents. For Sale or Trade $399,000, call or text (865) 809-7049 - off-market listing, David Horner Property Group

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Community:

Jazz Up Mother's Day: A Celebration of Music and Arts at Ijams Nature Center on Sunday, May 12th, festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. and include performances by Brent Thompson with the Jazz Pioneers, Swingbooty, and special performances by the Knox K-Pop Dancers. The event concludes with an art auction. Tickets are available starting at $10 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Swing to Save Lives Charity Golf Tournament: on Thursday, May 30th, hosted by Pin High Pro and dedicated to helping women escape trafficking. Together, our community can drive out exploitation and pave the way to freedom for women in these circumstances. Tee off for a cause that matters! The registration deadline is Saturday, May 25th. Sign up here!

Music:

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:

Author Erik Larson at the Bijou: Friends of the Knox County Public Library and Union Ave Books are excited to welcome author Erik Larson on Monday, May 13th at 7pm. Each $40 ticket includes a hardback copy of The Demon of Unrest, More Info

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

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