Tax Free Weekend: THIS WEEKEND!

Issue #236

23 Jul

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Scattered Showers with a High of 85

📰 Mission Pack the Bus with Mission of Hope

🗓️ Upcoming Events

🗓️ Elections: Early Voting info

🗓️ Event Showcase: Doyle High School Class of 1974 50th Reunion, SoberinKnoxville End-of-Summer Celebration, Sage 30th Reunion

🏡 Real Estate: Should I use a REALTOR?

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities

Tax Free Weekend: THIS WEEKEND

The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28.

During this holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10 percent on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Here’s how you can take advantage of this opportunity:

  • Clothing and School Supplies: Purchase tax-free if priced at $100 or less.

  • Computers: Purchase tax-free if priced at $1,500 or less.

Both online and in-store purchases qualify for the tax exemption. For more information about the sales tax holiday, including a list of qualifying items, visit www.tntaxholiday.com.

Don’t miss out on this chance to save as you prepare for the upcoming school year!

Mission Pack the Bus with Mission of Hope

We’re excited to announce that the Mission Pack the Bus school supply drive is back for its 11th year at Turkey Creek Shopping Center! 🎉

🗓 When: July 26-28 (Tax-Free Weekend)
📍 Where: OfficeMax at Turkey Creek, 11012 Parkside Drive
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 6 PM

Let’s come together to support the children of rural Appalachia by donating school supplies. Your contributions will help over 10,000 students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. ✏️📒🎒

How You Can Help:

  • Drop off school supplies: Visit the school bus parked in front of OfficeMax to make your donation.

  • Spread the word: Share this post with your friends and family to encourage more contributions!

Special Thank You:

As a token of our appreciation, donors will receive a FREE pizza from Blaze Pizza and a FREE cookie from Crumbl Cookies! 🍕🍪

Thank you for your support and for helping us bring HOPE to these deserving children. More Info

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

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:

Princess Breakfast at Ancient Lore Village: July 27th seatings at 9am and 11am, 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:

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:

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!

SoberinKnoxville End-of-Summer Celebration

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, at The Birdhouse Neighborhood Center, 800 N. 4th Avenue, Knoxville, for a sober end-of-summer event with activities for all ages!

5-8 PM: Family-Friendly Activities

  • Delicious food from Daddy D's

  • Popsicles from West Knox King of Pops

  • Kid-centric workout by Knoxville Sober Events

  • Tie-dye station with Dye, Dye, My Darling

  • Free balloon animals from Imagination Events

  • $5 Silent Disco bubble party

8-10 PM: 18+ Comedy Show & NA Pop-up Bar

  • 18+ entry, IDs checked

  • Comedy show starts at 8:30 PM

  • NA beverages available, proceeds support Sober in Knoxville

  • Tip the comedians via cash or Venmo

Tickets:

Sage 30th Reunion

Join us on Friday, October 11, for the Sage 30th Reunion Tour at Open Chord! This is a night you won't want to miss as Sage takes the stage to celebrate three decades of incredible music and unforgettable performances. These guys are an integral part of Knoxville’s music culture!

Event Details:

· Date: Friday, October 11

· Venue: Open Chord

· Doors Open: 6:00 PM

· Show Starts: 8:00 PM

Why You Should Attend:

· Rock and Roll: Experience the electrifying energy of Sage's live performance as they play their greatest hits and fan favorites.

· Limited Seating: Make sure to arrive early as seating is limited, and you won't want to miss a single note of this special reunion show.

· Nostalgia: Relive the memories and create new ones as Sage brings their iconic sound to life once again.

Grab your friends, mark your calendar, and be prepared for an unforgettable night at Open Chord! Don't wait—seating is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot. See you there for a night of rock and roll celebration! More info

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:

Voting Locations can be found here

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