In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Mostly Cloudy with a High of 89

📰 Knoxville Seniors Got Talent Auditions

📰 Upcoming Cultural Festivals

🗓️ Upcoming Events

🗓️ Elections: Early Voting info

🗓️ Event Showcase: Frey Fest: Summer Viking Festival, Sober in Knoxville End-of-Summer Celebration, Kid A' Riffic Fun in the Park

🏡 Real Estate: Should I use a REALTOR?

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities

Knoxville Seniors Got Talent Auditions

Calling All Talented Seniors Citizens - Audition for Seniors Got Talent!

Are you over 60 and have a talent to showcase? Audition for the 2024 Seniors Got Talent event! Submit your video by Friday, October 4th or attend an in-person audition. The main event will be held on Tuesday, November 12th at 7pm at The Bijou Theatre.

In-Person Audition Dates and Locations:

Tuesday, September 24th: at Morning Pointe of Powell, 7700 Dannaher Dr from 6pm-7pm

Wednesday, September 25th: at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City, 198 Morning Pointe Dr from 6pm-7pm

Thursday, September 26th: at Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley, 2449 Reagan Rd from 6pm-7pm

Friday, September 27th: at Morning Pointe of Knoxville, 9649 Westland Dr from 6pm-7pm

Saturday, September 30th: at The Lantern at Morning Pointe, 960 S Charles G Seivers Blvd in Clinton from 2pm-4pm

Prizes include $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd, and $250 for 3rd. Don’t miss this chance to shine!

For more details and to register, visit Morning Pointe Foundation or call (423) 910-4022.

Upcoming Cultural Festivals

Check out some great cultural festivals this August and September!

India Fest: on Saturday, August 3rd from 11am-7pm at the Hindu Community Center, 8580 Hickory Creek Road in Lenoir City, free admission

German Fest: on Saturday, August 24th from 11am-8pm at First Lutheran Church, 1207 N Broadway, free admission

Knox Asian Festival: on Saturday, September 7th from 6pm-9pm and Sunday, September 8th from 10:30am-6pm, World’s Fair Park, $3 tickets, knoxasianfestival.com

HoLa Festival: on Saturday, September 21st from 4pm-10pm and Sunday, September 22nd from 11am-6pm, World’s Fair Park, $3 tickets for ages 12 and up

Greek Fest: on Friday-Saturday, September 27th-28th from 11am-10pm and Sunday, September 29th from 11am-5pm at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike, $3 day pass, $5 weekend pass, greekfesttn.com

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

Community:

TAX FREE WEEKEND: July 26th - July 28th, Clothing: Purchase tax-free if priced at $100 or less. Computers: Purchase tax-free if priced at $1,500 or less.

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

Summer Splash Bash at Cansler YMCA: at the Cansler YMCA on Sunday, July 28th, from 2pm-4pm. , 616 Jessamine St., NO JOIN FEE for anyone who joins the Y during this event! Invite a friend to try the Y!

Emotional Sobriety: Each Thursday at 5pm 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].

Food:

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

Tea Flights: offered Mondays - Thursdays 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:

Free Kids Show at the Bijou: on Saturday, July 27th, from 10am-11am, featuring The Billy Jonas Band

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

August Live Music Month by WDVX: Jon Whitlock, Tennessee Shines, Martha Spencer’s Wonderland Country Band & Five Mile Mountain Road, Wood Box Heroes & Shawn Camp, More Info

Networking:

There are many recurring business networking events, both weekly and monthly.

See Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

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

Frey Fest: Summer Viking Festival

Get ready to embrace your inner Viking at Frey Fest, the ultimate summer festival celebrating all things Norse! Returning to Barrelhouse on July 26th-27th, this event promises a day filled with live music, thrilling axe throwing, a costume contest, and much more.

Event Details:

🗓 When: July 26th-27th
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
📍 Where: Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus (621 Lamar ST)

Festival Highlights:

·Live Music: Enjoy performances from various bands, keeping the energy high throughout the day.

Axe Throwing: Test your skills and channel your inner warrior with our exciting axe-throwing activities.

Costume Contest: Dress up in your best Viking attire for a chance to win prizes in our costume contest.

Food and Drink: Indulge in a variety of food and drink options that will keep you fueled for the festivities.

Whether you're a fan of live music, looking for a unique adventure, or simply want to enjoy a fun-filled day with friends and family, Frey Fest has something for everyone.

Mark your calendars and join us at Barrelhouse for an unforgettable Viking celebration. Don’t miss out on the excitement at Frey Fest! More Info

Sober in Knoxville 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:

• $10 pre-pay via Google Form

• $15 at the door

For questions, email [email protected]. Facebook Event & Meetup Event

Kid A' Riffic Fun in the Park

Get ready for some summer fun with Kid A'Riffic Fun in the Park, an exciting event for children ages 2-12. This event offers hands-on crafts and activities provided by various City departments and entities, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for all attendees.

Kid A'Riffic Fun in the Park will take place on Wednesday, July 31st from 10am -1pm at the World’s Fair Park. The event promises a variety of activities, from crafting and games to other interactive experiences, all designed to create lasting memories for kids on their summer vacation.

Hands-on crafts, Fun games, Interactive activities - All activities are free!

Bring your kids to enjoy a day of creativity, play, and summer fun. Mark your calendars and join us at a park near you for a memorable day of Kid A'Riffic Fun in the Park!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Knoxville Real Estate Insider

Should I use a REALTOR? (Issue #007)

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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.

Voting Locations can be found here

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