Caves on the Moon! : A Potential Haven for Future Astronauts

Issue #230

17 Jul

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Scattered Thunderstorms with a High of 91

📰 Pathways 5K for Tennessee Children's Home

🗓️ Upcoming Events (Social Business Networking, Casual Pint Northshore, Tuesday)

🗓️ Elections: Early Voting Details

🗓️ Event Showcase: YMCA Olympic Challenge, Grand Opening: Pins & Pints Pinball Pub, Flea Market This Weekend

🏡Real Estate: How to Increase Your Home's Value

📣We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅Advertising Opportunities

Caves on the Moon! : A Potential Haven for Future Astronauts

Scientists have confirmed the existence of a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago. This cave, located at the Sea of Tranquility and just 250 miles from the Apollo 11 landing site, is part of a fascinating discovery that could impact the future of lunar exploration.

The cave, along with more than 200 other pits identified on the moon, was formed by the collapse of a lava tube. Researchers estimate it is at least 130 feet (40 meters) wide and extends tens of yards (meters) in length, if not more. These findings suggest there could be hundreds of similar pits on the moon, along with thousands of lava tubes.

These lunar caves could serve as natural shelters for future astronauts, offering protection from cosmic rays, solar radiation, and micrometeorite strikes. Utilizing these pre-existing structures could be more efficient than building habitats from scratch, despite the potential need to reinforce cave walls to prevent collapses, according to the research team.

As lunar exploration advances, the discovery of these caves opens up new possibilities for creating sustainable living environments on the moon. This natural protection could be a game-changer, making longer-term missions more feasible and safe for astronauts. Full article by the Associated Press

Pathways 5K for Tennessee Children's Home

Join us on Saturday, August 24th, for the Pathways 5K and run, walk, or race for a great cause! Your participation and support will help children who have been neglected, abused, and/or are at-risk in East Tennessee.

Course: Our certified course takes advantage of the beautiful Ten Mile Creek Greenway, starting from the West End Church of Christ to the loop at Walker Springs Park and back.

Early Packet Pickup:

  • Date: Thursday, August 22nd

  • Time: 4 PM - 7 PM

  • Location: Eddie's Health Shoppe (West), 8025 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919

Race Day: Saturday, August 24th

  • 7:00 AM: Check-in & Packet Pickup

  • 8:00 AM: 5K Start

  • 9:30 AM: Awards & Prizes

Don't miss this opportunity to support a worthy cause while enjoying a scenic run. We look forward to seeing you there! More Info

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

Community:

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]

Food:

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

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 11am, More Info call Cheryl at (865) 456-1095

Emotional 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. 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

Flea Market this Weekend

The Jacobs Building will be buzzing with shoppers this weekend as the Flea Market arrives in Knoxville! With over 250 vendor booths, there’s something for everyone to discover.

Event Details:

  • Dates and Times:

    • Friday, July 19th: 2 PM - 6 PM

    • Saturday, July 20th: 10 AM - 6 PM

    • Sunday, July 21st: 10 AM - 4 PM

Highlights:

  • FREE Admission & Parking

  • FREE Parking Lot Shuttle to and from the side entrances

  • Food Trucks & More!

Don't miss out on this fantastic event. Whether you’re looking for antiques, handmade crafts, or just some great deals, the Flea Market at the Jacobs Building is the place to be this weekend. See you there! More info

YMCA Olympic Challenge

Get ready to participate in the YMCA's exciting 2-Week Olympic Challenge! Engage in Olympic-inspired fitness activities like rowing, swimming, or golfing to earn Olympic rings. Collect 5 rings within 2 weeks to become eligible for amazing prizes. Activities can be completed anywhere, not just at the Y.

How to Participate:

  1. Register: Sign up online or at your local Y's front desk.

  2. Fee: $10 per participant.

  3. Challenge Card: Pick up at your Y to track your progress.

  4. Earn Rings: Complete activities and earn rings from July 29th to August 9th.

  5. Submit Card: Turn in your completed Challenge card by Monday morning, August 12th, for prize eligibility.

Prizes:

  • Bose Soundlink Micro Bluetooth Speaker ($120 value): 5 winners, 1 per Y location

  • $100 Visa Gift Card: 5 winners, 1 per Y location

  • Grand Prize - Yeti Cooler Hopper M Series ($300 value): 1 winner in Knoxville

Sign up today and start earning your rings! More Info

Grand Opening: Pins & Pints Pinball Pub

Join us for our grand opening on Thursday, July 18th, from 3 PM to 12 AM!

Event Details:

  • Date and Time: Thursday, July 18, 3 PM - 12 AM

  • Location: 1336 E Emory Rd, Knoxville, TN

  • Ages: All ages welcome until 9 PM; 21+ after 9 PM

Come and enjoy an exciting day filled with food, drinks, and pinball fun! See you there!

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.

Early Voting Details

The primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives, Tennessee Senate, and Tennessee House of Representatives will take place on Thursday, August 1st. Additionally, several Knox County elections will be decided through a general election on the same day.

Early voting is from Friday, July 12th through Saturday, July 27th. Early voting locations:

Downtown - City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 7/13, 10am-3pm, Other Saturdays 8am-4pm

Downtown West - Unit 40, 1645 Downtown West Blvd, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-3pm

East - Carter Elementary School, 8455 Strawberry Plains Pike, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-3pm

East - Eternal Life Harvest Center at Five Points, 2410 Martin Luther King Avenue, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-3pm

North - Halls Recreation Center, 6933 Recreation Lane, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-3pm

Northeast - Gibbs Ruritan Club, 7827 Tazewell Pike, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am - 7pm, Sat 10am-3pm

Northeast - New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-3pm

Northwest - Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 7/27, 10am-3pm

Northwest - Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm

West- Knox County Election Commission, 109 Lovell Heights Road, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-3pm

Visit the TN Secretary of State website for more info

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