In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Thunderstorms with a High of 73

📰 Fire Breaks Out at Dollar General off Executive Park Drive/Cedar Bluff

🗓️ Cattywampus Parade & Block Party This Weekend

📰 Handgun Recovered at West High School, Student in Custody

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

🗓️ Event Showcase Section

🗓️ Upcoming Events - Many added - Learn a Tomato Growing Secret this Thursday, and more!

🏡 Real Estate Section - 1 listed property has been SOLD

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

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

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Fire Breaks Out at Dollar General off Executive Park Drive/Cedar Bluff

The Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) quickly controlled a fire at the Dollar General on Executive Park Drive. Reported just after 3pm Tuesday, the fire started in the back of the store and spread through the drop ceiling. Everyone was safely evacuated, and no injuries occurred.

By 5:20 p.m., the fire was fully extinguished. All buildings in the strip mall will remain closed until further notice.

Cattywampus Parade & Block Party This Weekend

The Cattywampus Parade and Block Party will take place this Sunday. Hosted by the Cattywampus Puppet Council, the event features giant puppets, masks, costumes, and various forms of art.

This year's theme, "We Dwell Together," emphasizes community unity and creativity. The parade starts at 3pm, proceeding along the Open Streets Knoxville route, and ends with a block party from 3:30pm to 6pm on N. Central and Baxter Avenue, featuring local performances and activities.

For more information, visit the parade website 

Handgun Recovered at West High School, Student in Custody

A student at West High School was taken into custody after a stolen handgun was found on campus. Just after noon Tuesday, school security officers were alerted to the potential presence of a gun.

The student was detained, and the handgun was recovered. Following this, the school went into a hard lockdown due to a reported threat, which was later found to be non-credible. The lockdown was lifted just after 2pm. The student will face charges.

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!

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.

Are you a local realtor selling a home or property? Do you have an upcoming open house? Let us know at [email protected] or (865) 234-2421! We can include them here. One of the listings below was reported as SOLD yesterday!

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

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

SOLD! 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

Have an event to add? Let us know! [email protected]

Community:

Children’s Festival of Reading: on Saturday, May 18th at World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley Street, from 10am - 3pm

Yoga at the Greens: on Saturday, May 25th from 11am-12pm, Warrior Heart USA and The Greens Oak Ridge are partnering to bring you Yoga at the Greens. $20 gets you yoga and a cider. This is a class suitable for all levels, beginner to advanced, More Info

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!

Game Night at Fountain City Social: recurring event Every Monday from 6pm-8pm at 4842 Harvest Mill Way, everyone welcome, current players range from their mid 20's up into their 60's, only requirement is a sense of humor

Gardening:

A 'Tiny' Secret to Growing Beautiful Tomatoes in Indoor/Outdoor Containers: featuring Master Gardener Joe Pardue, on Thursday, May 16th, from 10:30am-11:30am at UT Extension Eastern Region Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd, free event open to the public, More Info

Music:

Knoxville Community Band Spring Concert: on Sunday, May 19th at 3pm at Bearden Middle School, 1000 Francis Road, More Info and the 2024 concert schedule

TOO EASY Performance: at the Asia Cafe West, 8926 Town and Country Circle, on Sunday, May 19th from 6pm - 9pm

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

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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