Knoxville Apartment Rents Compared to National Median

Issue #220

06 Jul

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Partly Cloudy with a High of 92

📰 Knoxville Apartment Rents Compared to National Median

📰 The Motley Crew Experience

🗓️ Future Fempreneur Camp for Girls Ages 13-18

🗓️ Marine Mud Run

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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

🏡 Real Estate Section (The Value of Home Inspections, Issue #005 released TODAY)

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Knoxville Apartment Rents Compared to National Median

The average rent for an apartment in Knoxville has reached almost $1,450 per month, surpassing the national median of $1,411, according to a recent report by Apartment List and highlighted in East Tennessee Realtors' June newsletter. This increase reflects broader national trends in rental prices, indicating a rising cost of living for Knoxville residents.

The Motley Crew Experience

Knoxville professionals, including small business owners, sales professionals, non-profit leaders, and politicians, both current and retired, gather downtown on the first Friday of each month. Knoxville Insider attended the event today and enjoyed connecting with local professionals. If you're available at 11am on the first Friday in August, we encourage you to attend! For more information, check out the Events, Networking section.

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

Community:

East Tennessee Historical Society Honors D-Day: from Monday, July 8th to Wednesday, July 10th, More Info

The East Tennessee Reentry Collaborative: will be hosting a One Stop Reentry Shop for all justice involved on Thursday, July 11th from 1:00pm-3:00 pm at the American Job Center, 2700 Middlebrook Pk!  You do not have to be justice involved to attend! More info call (865) 456-1095

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

Southern Charm & Sweet Tea Boutique & Craft Show: on July 13th, 10am - 2pm at The Venue at Lenoir City. Over 60 boutiques and crafters & food trucks!

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

Knoxville Community Band Concert: on Sunday, July 28th at Bearden Middle School at 3pm. No admission charge!

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

Jamageddon: hosted by Alex  Pulsipher. 2nd Saturday of every month at Sustainable Future Center, 201 Ogle Ave from 5 - 10 pm. Open to artists, dancers, burners, fire performers, people with kids, aerialists, flow artists, drummers, and musicians!  Call Cheryl at (865) 456-1095 for more info

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 12th at Rothchilds. Tickets go on sale July 15th. More Info

A Meet (& Greet) Cute Author Signing Event: Hosted by Knox Bookish Babes on Saturday, September 14th from 1pm - 6pm at Jubilee Banquet Facility. Join Knox Bookish Babes for the hottest book signing event in Knoxville, TN — A Meet (& Greet) Cute!! An exclusive event featuring a few favorite authors and local vendors. More Info

Food:

Say Cheese! Tea and Cheese Pairing Event: July 10th from 6pm - 8pm at The Kraken’s Cup. The ticket includes a selection of teas, worksheets, and a handpicked assortment of cheese and snacks from the Euphoric Cheese Shop in W Knoxville. More Info

Traditional Cuban Cooking Class: offered on July 16th at 7pm at The Spice & Tea Exchange. Cost is $75/person (+tax). You will learn how to make fired plantains, a main course of ropa bieja (shredded beef dish). For more information call the store at 865-985-0913 or email [email protected].

Bourbon 101: on the Tennessee Riverboat - July 18th, boarding at 6pm and finishing at 9pm. This class is an interactive 1.5 hour presentation on the history and virtues of Bourbon. A buffet to compliment the Bourbons will be provided. More Info 

Tea Flights: offered Monday - Thursday at The Spice and Tea Exchange. Limited to 4 people per group at $8.99/person. Call the store for more information (865) 985-0913

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: Hosted by Knoxville Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 20th 5pm - 10pm. 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. 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

Networking:

Motley Crew Community Luncheon: hosted by Hubert Smith: Every month on the first Friday at Crowne Plaza Knoxville.  This is a public event. All are welcome. No RSVP. No speakers! No politics! Lots of fun, food, and fellowship! Doors open at 11:00 am, buffet opens at 11:30 am and we close out by 1:30 pm. Free parking in hotel garage. Lunch buffet is approximately $17 (only pay for your lunch and a tip for the server.) First time? Come in lobby from parking garage, turn left, take elevator to M level, turn right. We also give out door prizes. More Info call Cheryl at (865) 456-1095

Emotionally Sobriety: Each Thursday at 5pm (except July 4) at The Kraken’s Cup. The Kracken’s Cup has partnered with Sober in Knoxville to create a safe and accepting environment for their N Knoxville meetups. Emotional sobriety is being comfortably present with all your feelings without any one of them defining or controlling you. This community is for everyone who has a desire to improve their relationship with themselves and the world around them. Questions? Email [email protected].

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

Future Fempreneur Camp for Girls

Ages 13-18

GalFunction's Future Fempreneur Camp (FFC) is an exciting and immersive program for girls aged 13 to 18 interested in entrepreneurship. This dynamic camp offers engaging workshops, hands-on activities, and inspiring guest speakers to help participants learn business fundamentals, develop entrepreneurial skills, and turn their ideas into reality.

Whether you're a budding business owner or a creative thinker, FFC provides a supportive environment to unleash your potential and connect with like-minded peers. Take the first step towards becoming a future female leader in business with FFC!

For more details, visit GalFunction's Future Fempreneur Camp website.

Marine Mud Run!

Get ready for the ultimate challenge that only the Marines can deliver on Saturday, August 31st! The Marine Mud Run is back, and it's set to test your limits with an exhilarating course that's as tough as it is fun. With approximately three miles of off-road running, this adventure is packed with obstacles, hills, and, of course, plenty of mud pits. Expect nothing less from the Marines!

This off-road 5K takes you through scenic trails and fields, presenting a mix of natural and man-made obstacles that will push you to your limits. Whether you're an individual competitor or part of a team, this course promises an unforgettable experience. Be sure to wear old clothing and shoes because you’re going to get muddy!

Commemorative T-Shirts: Every participant will receive a MudRun T-shirt during Packet Pick-up, provided you selected this option during registration. Wear it with pride as a badge of honor!

Larry Winters Memorial Kid's Mud Run: Designed for kids 12 and under, this 1-mile event ensures the young ones can join in the fun safely. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. We cherish our young mud runners and prioritize their safety while ensuring they have a blast.

New This Year: Kids participating in the event will receive T-shirts and free snow cones.

Date and Time: Saturday, August 31st. Be sure to check the event schedule for the exact start times.

Registration: Register early to secure your spot and T-shirt.

Prepare for a day of intense fun and camaraderie as you tackle the Marine Mud Run. It's not just a race; it's a celebration of spirit, endurance, and teamwork. Marines will be there to guide and motivate you every step of the way. So, lace up those old shoes, put on your game face, and get ready to embrace the mud. For more details and to register, click here.  Ooh-rah!

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].

Knoxville Real Estate Insider

Do you have specific real estate questions you'd like answered? Submit a Question. A realtor will have an answer for you in the next issue of the Knoxville Real Estate Insider.

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.

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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