In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Scattered Showers with a high of 87

📰 Why Knoxville is the 9th Best Town to Visit

📰 Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proclaims June 2024, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Month

🗓️ West High School Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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

🏡 Real Estate Section

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Why Knoxville is the 9th Best Town to Visit

Knoxville, affectionately known as Scruffy City, has risen to prominence as the 9th best town to visit, according to CNN Travel. This achievement spotlights Knoxville's unique charm, friendly atmosphere, and a rich array of attractions.

Knoxville may not be fancy or polished, but its friendly residents, lively music scene, and delectable food make it a standout destination. At the heart of downtown, Market Square is a popular gathering place featuring eclectic boutiques, diverse restaurants, and trendy rooftop bars. This pedestrian plaza comes alive with a farmer’s market from late spring to early fall, free summer concerts by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, and an ice-skating rink in winter.

The Gay Street historic district is another must-visit area. This stretch is home to art galleries, shops, bars, hotels, and restaurants, many of which are housed in buildings dating back to the late 1800s. On the first Friday of every month, the district hosts a popular art walk, offering free drinks and snacks at galleries and other businesses. You can’t miss the majestic Tennessee Theatre, with its iconic six-story vertical sign that lights up at night. Built in 1928, this historic venue boasts original decor, including crystal chandeliers and Italian terrazzo flooring. It hosts the city’s symphony orchestra and opera company, along with a variety of musical and theatrical performances and vintage films.

The craft beer craze is thriving in Knoxville. The Knoxville Area Brewers Association promotes an Ale Trail, highlighting 27 local breweries, offering a rich variety of craft beers to explore and enjoy. For those with a sweet tooth, Cruze Farm Creamery serves the best soft serve in the South. This local gem is a must-visit for a delightful treat.

Knoxville’s 1,500-acre Urban Wilderness offers endless outdoor adventures. It includes five city parks, four Civil War sites, wildlife areas, a nature preserve, and several waterways. With over 60 miles (100 kilometers) of hiking and mountain biking trails and greenways, this natural haven seamlessly connects downtown with the surrounding area, providing ample opportunities for exploration and relaxation.

Experience the Best of Knoxville

Whether you’re seeking a peaceful day in nature or a lively evening with great music and cool drinks, Knoxville has it all. Its friendly community, stunning scenery, and vibrant cultural scene make it a top destination worth exploring.

See original article by Katy Koontz |here

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proclaims June 2024, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Month

By Donald Rifkin, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Officer

KNOXVILLE – The Honorable Indya Kincannon, Knoxville Mayor, presented a proclamation to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Knoxville First Flotilla on June 20^th, in her office.  The presentation recognized the flotilla and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on the 85^th anniversary of their establishment.

On June 23, 1939, Congress passed legislation that established the Coast Guard Reserve, its volunteer civilian component, to promote boating safety and to facilitate the operations of the Coast Guard. Groups of boat owners were organized into flotillas, with Knoxville’s area Flotilla’s being among the first, and placing the Flotillas into divisions within Coast Guard Districts around the country. Members initially conducted safety and security patrols and helped enforce the provisions of the 1940 Federal Boating and Espionage Acts. Then in February 1941, a military reserve was created and the volunteer Reserve was renamed the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The local Knoxville Flotilla, christened “Knoxville First”, for being one of the first organized auxiliary flotillas in the nation, has been meeting at the Fort Loudoun Yacht Club for more than fifty years.  Their primary duties are recreational boating safety, public education and vessel safety checks.  These activities greatly benefit the boating public as they enjoy all of the water-related activities on our nearby lakes, rivers and reservoirs.  When available, the Knoxville First and surrounding flotillas also perform safety patrols on some of these waters.  

The Proclamation acknowledged these facts and, more specifically, honored and thanked the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for their members positive impact and service to the nation.  Present to accept the Proclamation were; Shane Lawson, the current Flotilla Commander of Knoxville First; Tim Scoggins, the 12^th Division Commander; and Mike Miller, the 8^th District, Eastern Region Captain.   

Mayor Kincannon expressed a deep interest in the Auxiliary, and asked a number of insightful questions related to their operations and activities in Knoxville.  After thanking all present again, and to commemorate the special occasion, AUX Lawson, presented the Mayor with a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary ‘Challenge Coin.’  Mayor Kincannon was very appreciative of the gesture, and promised to add the coin to her growing collection.

Knoxville First looks forward to continuing our positive partnership with the local community.  We hope all boaters will take advantage of our free vessel safety checks, and our public education classes when we offer each.  If our mission sounds interesting to you, then come join us.  You call or text Mr. Tim Scoggins at 865-985-8500, or go to www.cgaux.com to get more information. 

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Community:

Cedar Bluff Library Used Book Sale: on Friday-Saturday, June 28th-29th from 1pm - 5pm, 9045 Cross Park Dr

Howard Pinkston Library Used Book Sale: on Saturday, July 13th from 10am - 5pm, 7732 Martin Mill Pike

Used Book Sale at Hi-Wire Brewing: on Thursday, July 18th - Wednesday, July 24th during business hours, 2020 Barber Street

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

Learn How to Play the Bridge Card Game: Recurring on Tuesdays starting on July 23rd from 6pm - 8:30pm at the Knoxville Bridge Center, 7400 Deane Hill Drive. Register. Questions: contact Maggie Hughes at (865) 680-7364 or [email protected]

Classic Movie at the Tennessee Theatre:
The Lion King and The Matrix are showing on Saturday, July 27th, Star Wars - The Return of the Jedi and Thelma and Louise are showing on Saturday, August 10th, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Jurassic Park are showing on Saturday, August 24th, More Info

Farragut Library Used Book Sale: on Friday-Saturday, August 9th-10th from 10am - 5pm, 417 N Campbell Station Rd

Used Book Sale at East TN History Center: on Saturday, August 17th from 10am - 5pm during the History Hootenanny, 601 S Gay St

Game Night at Fountain City Social: happening 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

Support Knox County Mobile Meals at their Power of the Purse event! We are currently collecting new and gently used purses & jewelry for the event. Drop off donations at: Southern Market on Homberg; Chico’s at Turkey Creek; Mac’s Pharmacy on South Peters; and Lulu’s Tea Room in Powell. The event is September 12 at Rothchilds. Tickets go on sale July 15. More Info

Food:

Market Square Farmers Market: happening Every Wednesday, now through November 20th from 10am – 1pm & Every Saturday, now through November 23rd from 9am – 1pm, More Info

New Harvest Farmers Market: happening Every Thursday, now through September 26th from 3pm - 6pm, 4775 New Harvest Lane, More Info

Music:

Grooves in the Garden: Knoxville’s best outdoor music festival in jazz, R&B and soul. This is an adult only event with live music, a DJ, food trucks and a cash bar. Hosted by Knoxville Botanical Garden on July 20 5pm - 10pm 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

West High School Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion

Saturday August 24th at The Foundry, 747 World's Fair Park Drive, at 6pm, For more information contact [email protected].

1st Annual Independence Day Festival in Union County

The festival will be held rain or shine under the Big Top at the Jaxx Drive Thru Arena, 874 Hickory Star Road in Maynardville on Friday, June 28th & Saturday, June 29th. Bring your lawn chairs for arena seating in front of the stage and enjoy a variety of food trucks on-site. Tickets are available at The Kitchen Design Center, by calling (865) 556-4255, online at unioncountyopry.com, and at the gate. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event celebrating Independence Day!

Knoxville Real Estate Insider

Buy Now or Wait? (Issue #003) *New Issue- 6/22/2024
Generational Trends (Issue #002)
Market Report as of April 2024 (Issue #001)

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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

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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