In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Scattered Thunderstorms with a High of 85

📰 Experience the Thrills of CreepyCon Knoxville

📰 12th Annual Knoxville Tattoo Convention

🗓️ Upcoming Events

🗓️ Elections: Early Voting Details

🗓️ Event Showcase: Doyle High School Class of 1974 50th Reunion, Murder Mystery Dinner Show

🏡 Real Estate: Should I use a REALTOR?

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities

Experience the Thrills of CreepyCon Knoxville

Get ready for a spine-tingling weekend at CreepyCon Knoxville, happening from August 2nd to August 4th at the Knoxville Convention Center! This three-day extravaganza is a must-attend event for horror enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike.

Event Highlights:

• Over 200 Vendors: Explore a vast array of vendors offering unique and eerie merchandise, perfect for all your horror and Halloween needs.

• Live Performances: Enjoy captivating performances that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

• Celebrity Guests: Meet your favorite horror celebrities and get autographs, photos, and hear their behind-the-scenes stories.

• Spine-Chilling Contests: Participate in or watch various contests that will send shivers down your spine.

Unique Attractions:

• The Dark Side: Delve into the eerie and mysterious with this special attraction.

• Haunted Houses: Experience the terror firsthand as you navigate through our haunted houses.

• Escape Rooms: Test your wits and bravery in our challenging escape rooms.

• Zombie Shooting Gallery: Try your hand at surviving a zombie apocalypse in our interactive shooting gallery.

While CreepyCon offers numerous premium experiences, the vast majority of our attractions are included at no extra cost. This ensures that everyone can enjoy the thrills and chills without breaking the bank.

Mark your calendars and prepare for a weekend filled with horror, fun, and unforgettable memories at CreepyCon Knoxville. Don't miss out on this ultimate celebration of all things creepy and terrifying! More info

12th Annual Knoxville Tattoo Convention

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of artistry and entertainment at the 12th annual Knoxville Tattoo Convention (KTC), happening from August 16 to August 18, 2024, at The World's Fair Exhibition Hall. Founded in 2010 by Ambition Tattoo, KTC is dedicated to bringing the best tattooing experience to the greater Knoxville area.

Event Details:

• Dates: August 16-18, 2024

• Location: The World's Fair Exhibition Hall

• Hosted By: Ambition Tattoo

What to Expect:

• 200 Artists: With around 200 talented tattoo artists from across the country attending, you’ll have the chance to get tattooed and pierced by some of the industry's best. Check out the complete list of attending artists under the "Artists" tab on our website.

• Live Music and Performances: Enjoy live music and captivating burlesque performances that will add to the vibrant atmosphere.

• Human Suspension and Contests: Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of human suspension and participate in exciting tattoo contests.

• Vendors: Explore a variety of unique vendors offering body jewelry and other interesting items.

This three-day live tattooing extravaganza is an event you won't want to miss! Please note that The World's Fair Exhibition Hall is a cashless venue, but we will accept cash or credit card payments at the door.

Mark your calendars and join us for a weekend filled with incredible art, entertainment, and unique experiences at the Knoxville Tattoo Convention. See you there! More info

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Community:

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: Sunday, July 28th at Bearden Middle School at 3pm. No admission charge!

Food:

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:

Hillbilly Thomists and Fiddling Leona: at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday, August 3rd. Enjoy some of your bluegrass favorites as well as Leona’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:

See Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

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

Doyle High School - Class of 1974, 50th Reunion

Join us in celebrating the 50th reunion of Doyle High School's Class of 1974!

Event Details:

Friday, September 6th:

• Time: 6:30 PM

• Location: Private residence of a fellow graduate

• Note: This celebration is for graduates only.

Saturday, September 7th:

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Location: Buddy's Banquet Hall

• Note: Graduates and one guest are welcome ($75/person)

Please reach out to Donna at [email protected] for more information.

To register: Click Here

We look forward to reconnecting and celebrating this special milestone with you!

Murder Mystery Dinner Show

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Knoxville, TN! At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you'll solve a challenging crime while enjoying a fantastic dinner. Beware—the criminal is among the guests, and you might become a prime suspect!

Event Highlights:

• Date: July 27th, 2024 (and many Saturday evenings until October)

• Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Location: Hilton Knoxville (501 W Church St)

What’s Included:

• A delicious dinner

• Engaging murder mystery entertainment

• Wait staff gratuity

• Prize package for the top sleuth

• A bar available throughout the event

Tickets: Starting at $60.99

Audience:

• Geared toward adults

• Teenagers with adult supervision may attend; check the FAQ for age restrictions

Don't miss this thrilling and hilarious evening! Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable experience. More info

Knoxville Real Estate Insider

Should I use a REALTOR? _{(Issue #007)}

How to Increase Your Home's Value _{(Issue #006)}
The Value of Home Inspections _{(Issue #005)}
Can Home Ownership Build Wealth?_{(Issue #004)}
Buy Now or Wait?_{(Issue #003)}
Generational Trends_{(Issue #002)}
Market Report as of April 2024 _{(Issue #001)}

 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

South - Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Hwy, Mon - Friday 10am -6pm EXCEPT Wednesday close at 4pm, 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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