Tate’s School Celebrates Flag Day (June 14th) in A New Way

Issue #200

12 Jun

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Partly Cloudy with a High of 86

📰 Tate’s School Celebrates Flag Day (June 14th) in A New Way

📰 East Tennessee Daylily Society Open Garden Tour

📣 Business Spotlight on Get Local TN

📰 Incredible Towns Business Networking First Evening Social

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

🗓️ Upcoming Events - New Events Added Today

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

🏡 Real Estate Section - Check out our first Real Estate-Focused Issue

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Knoxville Insider celebrates 200 issues! Thank you to our subscribers for helping to make our publication a great resource for our community! At almost 13,000 subscribers in just 7 months, we are excited about our continued growth and input from our area residents and local businesses.

Tate’s School Celebrates Flag Day (June 14th) in A New Way

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14th, the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption. Tate’s School is celebrating Flag Day with a new addition to their campus; an exciting new wood sculpture featuring the iconic image of an Eagle, the United States Flag, and a family of owls nesting in the tree. The owls are a nod to the owls that make their home on Tate’s 54-acre campus, represent the acquisition of knowledge, and the importance of family.

On August 7, 2023, a category 2 tornado roared through Tate School’s campus. One of the casualties of this event was their historic cedar tree, one of the oldest in Knoxville, was felled in the storm. Not one for dwelling on devastation, Joe Tate, one of the founders of Tate’s School and self-taught artist himself, reached out to wood sculptor, Jeff Banning. Jeff lives in Louisville, TN and his true passion is creating art with a chainsaw. He prides himself in releasing what lies within the wood and bringing an image to life.

“I am really pleased with this sculpture because it reflects the patriotic values inherent in the culture of Tate’s School. The flag is a symbol of our freedom as a nation and it should be celebrated,” said Joe Tate, New Development Director for Tate’s School.

It took Jeff about three days to complete this project. “ We can’t wait for the students to see it when they return to campus this fall,” said LouL Tate founder and matriarch of Tate’s School. Tate’s School is a private school for preschool – middle school students founded on Christian beliefs located in West Knoxville, off Cedar Bluff Rd.

Wood Carved Creations By Jeff: www.woodcarvedcreations.com

-contributed by Tracey Van Hook

East Tennessee Daylily Society Open Garden Tour

East Tennessee Daylily Society is holding their first annual garden tour at Randy and Carrie Groen's gardens on June 15th, 1pm-4pm, 1466 Hillvale Road, Louisville, TN. The first 25 people will receive a free daylily.

Business Spotlight on Get Local TN with AutoSeller

Founded with a passion for supporting local commerce, Get Local TN, formerly known as Thrifty Nickel, has been an integral part of East Tennessee’s community fabric for 38 years and is now led by Cajun Graham, a veteran in the classifieds business since 2000. Under her leadership, Get Local TN offers a variety of advertising solutions. 

Get Local TN thrives by making buying and selling simple and effective. The publication has evolved significantly under Cajun’s stewardship, adopting a modern aesthetic and expanding its content to include employment opportunities, local events and more. 

Cajun Graham has infused Get Local TN with a blend of traditional values and innovative strategies. The publication’s coverage spans 20 counties, offering an extensive reach that few can match. The AutoSeller insert, a standout feature, serves as a detailed car shopping guide. Whether you are trying to sell your personal items or listing your business service and products, they offer platforms that work at monitoring and optimizing your campaigns to reach their full potential.  

Get Local TN’s dedication to community involvement is evident through its participation in local events and support for various causes. From annual donations to several local charities to sponsoring local school fundraisers and community marathons, Get Local TN is committed to giving back and fostering community spirit. 

Exciting developments are on the horizon for Get Local TN. The company is expanding its presence in local gyms and restaurants and enhancing its offerings with increased distribution. New hiring initiatives are also underway to support this growth. 

For those interested in learning more about Get Local TN’s services or exploring partnership opportunities, Cajun Graham is the primary contact and can be reached at [email protected] or (865) 205-8809 (office). More information can also be found on the company’s website,

Incredible Towns Business Networking First Evening Social

Starting Tuesday, June 18th, and every 3rd Tuesday thereafter, Get Together after work and hang out with old and new friends for some Socializing and Incredible Business Networking!

This informal Meetup is open to all, and business people and entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend. Tasty Food and Drinks are available for purchase, but not required. For fun, you may bring an optional door prize for their drawing.

Bring some cards and hang out with a bunch of Incredible people like yourself! Incredible Business Networking events are open to all - no exclusions! More Info

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

A video message from Dean Palombi: Click here or the image below to listen.

Our first Real Estate-focused issue was released on Saturday, June 8th! Check out the issue

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, 4,754 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

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

Community:

Synchronous Fireflies at Molly Branch: from now through Saturday, June 18th, tickets from $7-$12, More Info/Tickets

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

Tiny Titans - Nurturing Hummingbirds: Nurturing hummingbirds in backyards, presented by master gardener Marian Phillips on Thursday, June 20th at 10:30am. This is a free public event, held at the Eastern Region Extension Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd.

Ask a Master Gardener: Ask plant and garden questions at the Norwood Library, 1110 Merchant Dr. on Saturday, June 15th and Saturday, July 20th, from 10am - noon. KCMG public calendar.

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:

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:

VetNet Free Speed Networking: on Friday, June 14th at 11am at Warrior Heart USA - Martial Arts & Yoga, 297 Oak Ridge Turnpike #400, Oak Ridge, More Info

Theatre:

Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Fox: now through Sunday, June 23rd at the Knoxville Children's Theatre, More Info/Tickets

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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