In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Thunderstorms with a High of 83

📰 Today We Honor and Remember

🗓️ Cancer Charity Ride & Live Music benefit event for Kevin Palombi

🗓️ Upcoming Events 

🏡 Real Estate Section

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Today We Honor and Remember

Today we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom. This solemn day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in military service, ensuring the freedom we enjoy today.

Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend; it's a time to reflect on the profound cost of our freedoms. Each fallen soldier's story is a testament to their courage, dedication, and love for their country. They left behind families, friends, and futures to protect the ideals that define our nation.

As we come together to commemorate this day with various events and ceremonies. These gatherings are an opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and to remember that the freedoms we often take for granted have been secured by the selfless acts of these heroes.

Visiting memorials, attending parades, and participating in moments of silence are meaningful ways to honor those who have served. Many also choose to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flags and flowers, a gesture of respect and remembrance.

This Memorial Day, let us unite in gratitude for those that gave their lives for our freedom. As we enjoy our time with loved ones, let's also take a moment to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who have made our freedoms possible. Their legacy lives on in the values they fought to protect and in the hearts of a grateful nation.

May we never forget their sacrifice, and may we strive to honor their memory by upholding the principles of liberty and justice for all.

Cancer Charity Ride & Live Music benefit event for Kevin Palombi

On Saturday, June 15th, from 9am - 2pm, Bootlegger Harley-Davidson will host the "Fight Like KRP!" event to support Kevin Palombi, who is battling Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

The event features a charity ride to Norris Dam and back for motorcycles and hot rods, followed by live music from Michael Roberts and food trucks. Kevin's treatment requires a bone marrow transplant, with his sister as a match, but he faces significant recovery time and financial loss. Tickets are $23.18 per bike. More Info & Tickets

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.

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

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:

Tennessee Pirate Fest: on Saturday - Monday, May 25th-27th, at the Tennessee Medieval Faire site, 550 Fiske Rd, in Harriman. 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

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

Networking:

Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

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

Make Your Voice Heard: Vote in the August 1 Primary Elections

The primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives, Tennessee Senate, and Tennessee House of Representatives will take place on Thursday, August 1st. Voters will choose their preferred candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties in these races, with the general election scheduled for November. Additionally, several Knox County elections will be decided through a general election on the same day.

To participate, ensure you're registered to vote by Tuesday, July 2nd. For registration details, visit sos.tn.gov/elections.

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