In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Mostly Sunny with a High of 79

📰 Witness the Magic of Synchronous Fireflies at Molly Branch

📰 Governor Bill Lee Signs Bill to Streamline Construction Permits

📰 Temporary Sunsphere Closure for Welcome Center Construction

🗓️ Cancer Charity Ride & Live Music Benefit Event for Kevin Palombi

🗓️ Upcoming Events - New Events Added Today

🏡 Real Estate Section

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Witness the Magic of Synchronous Fireflies at Molly Branch

While the Smokies are renowned for synchronous fireflies, Molly Branch in Corryton, Knox County, offers another prime viewing spot. From Tuesday, June 7th - Saturday, June 18th, visitors can marvel at this rare phenomenon without the hassle of a lottery - just purchase a ticket.

Tickets, priced at $7 for children and $12 for adults, are first come, first serve and sell out quickly, so early purchase is recommended. Molly Branch Fireflies is located at 9100 Hogskin Road.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit Molly Branch Fireflies.

Governor Bill Lee Signs Bill to Streamline Construction Permits

Yesterday, Governor Bill Lee visited Knoxville to sign a bill designed to expedite the permitting process for construction projects. He emphasized the costly delays in permit approvals when demand for new homes and businesses is high.

The bill allows for the use of third-party examiners and inspectors to streamline certain permitting processes, aiming to accelerate project timelines and reduce costs.

Temporary Sunsphere Closure for Welcome Center Construction

Visitors will be unable to enter the Sunsphere now through Sunday, June 9th due to steelwork construction for a new welcome center.

This marks the start of the construction phase for the Sunsphere Welcome Center, part of the second phase of upgrades. The observation deck is expected to reopen to visitors on June 10.

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:

New Business Opening - Salon Biyoshi, Lash Lounge Beauty & Bar Open House: on Thursday, May 30th from 6pm - 9pm, 10412 Kingston Pike, Suite 102, More Info, RSVP

Knox County Driver Reinstatement Fair: to help residents reinstate their driver’s licenses on Saturday, June 15th from 9am - noon at the City County Building, 400 Main St SW. Register 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

Food & Beverage:

How Do You Brew? - How do you get the best flavor from your cuppa? Learn on Wednesday, May 29th at 6pm at the Kraken’s Cup, 4815 N Broadway St #107, (865) 297-3083, Reservation only, limited seating, $45 per guest

Spilling the Tea with Lady Whistledown: a Bridgerton Inspired event with Knox Speed Dating on Saturday, June 1st, from noon-2pm at the Kraken’s Cup, 4815 N Broadway St #107, (865) 297-3083, Reservation only, limited seating, $39 per guest

Music:

Too Easy at Asia Cafe: performance on Sunday, June 2nd from 6pm - 8pm, 8926 Town and Country Circle, More info about Too Easy and Move Out Records

Knoxville Community Band Summer Concert: to be held on Sunday, June 23rd at 3pm at Bearden Middle School, 1000 Francis Rd. More Info

Hillbilly Thomists and Fiddling Leona: at the Bijou theatre on Saturday, August 3rd. Enjoy some of your bluegrass favorites as well as Feona’s fresh take on fiddling! Tickets are on sale now! Partial proceeds benefit the Chesterton Academy, a local classical model high school, More Info/Tickets

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

Theatre:

Thespis Thinks: A romantic comedy play by Tom Eubanks, Thursday - Sunday, June 27th - 30th at St. Gregory the Great Auditorium, Knoxville Catholic High School, 9245 Fox Lonas Road NW, 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

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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