In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather: Mostly Sunny with a High of 59

🍂 Behind-the-Scenes at Historic Andrew Johnson Hotel

🍂 Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?

🗓️ Award-Winning Poet Jake Skeets

🍂 Appalachian Allies: A Benefit for East Tennessee Hurricane Relief

🏡 Real Estate 

🗓️ Upcoming Events (Be sure to check out the ‘More Community Events’ button in our events section below - there are MANY this month!)

📰 List of Ways to Donate and Help Victims of the Flood Disaster

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Behind-the-Scenes at Historic Andrew Johnson Hotel to Support Library Archives

The Friends of the Library, in partnership with Oliver Hospitality, are hosting a one-time, behind-the-scenes event at the historic Andrew Johnson Hotel on Friday, November 15, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. The "Meet Me at the AJ" event, presented by First Century Bank, will offer guests a sneak peek of the hotel before renovations begin. This special fundraiser will benefit the Knox County Public Library's Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound (TAMIS). Tickets are available at knoxfriends.org and include a year-long membership to Friends of the Library.

Guests will enjoy live music from the Absinthe All Stars, vintage footage curated by TAMIS, and a look at the hotel's renovation plans. A VIP option features rooftop cocktails and a tour of Hank Williams' room. Built in the 1920s and a fixture in Knoxville’s history, the Andrew Johnson Hotel has hosted many iconic figures, including Amelia Earhart and Duke Ellington. Mayor Glenn Jacobs commented on the hotel’s transformation, celebrating its significance to Knoxville’s past and future.

Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?

Are you passionate about gardening and eager to make a difference in your community? The Knox County Master Gardener (KCMG) program is hosting a free informational Zoom session on Thursday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to noon. Led by Rylan Thompson, the Knox County Extension Master Gardener Coordinator, this session will provide an overview of the 2025 training program, community volunteer projects, and details on how to apply.

To become a Master Gardener, participants must complete 40 hours of in-person training at the University of Tennessee Extension Eastern Region office, located at 1801 Downtown West. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6-8:30 p.m., starting January 14 and concluding April 29. The course covers essential topics such as botany, soil and weed science, landscaping, vegetable gardening, native plants, water management, and integrated pest management. The program includes both lecture-based learning and hands-on training, led by horticulture specialists. Additionally, volunteer hours at KCMG project sites are required annually.

Applications for the 2025 training program must be submitted by November 1, 2024. The program's registration fee is $200, which covers all training materials and is due upon acceptance. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.

To RSVP for the Zoom session or learn more about the Master Gardener training program, email Rylan Thompson at [email protected] or call 865-215-4593. You can also visit the Master Gardener website at https://www.knoxcountymastergardener.org/about-us/#join for additional details.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your gardening skills and give back to the community!

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Community:

The East Tennessee Community Design Center (ETCDC) will host its 2024 Celebration of Design on Wednesday, October 16th, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Historic Ramsey House in Knoxville Tickets and sponsorships are available online.

Spooky Paint and Sip with Babemade is on Wednesday, October 16th from 6pm-8pm at the Kraken’s Cup. Join one of our amazing painting partners, Abbey, for a fun night of 3d holiday painting. You can choose between a classic jack-o-lantern or farmhouse fall pumpkin theme, then paint the evening away while sipping some fall flavored tea and munching delicious homemade butter cookies. More Info

Join us for the 2024 October Sky Festival in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, on Saturday, October 19th - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. More Info

Find additional events (including recurring events) on our Community Events page.

Food:

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

Networking:

Get to know other local business owners and representatives by attending some of the many networking events available in our community! 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

Award-Winning Poet Jake Skeets to Read at UT Creative Writing Series on Oct. 28

The University of Tennessee’s Creative Writing Program is honored to welcome National Poetry Series Award-winner Jake Skeets for a special reading. The event will take place on Monday, October 28, at 7 PM in the Lindsey Young Auditorium at the John C. Hodges Library on the UT campus. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

Jake Skeets (he/him) is an acclaimed poet and author of Eyes Bottle Dark with a Mouthful of Flowers, which won the National Poetry Series, the American Book Award, the Kate Tufts Discovery Award, and the Whiting Award. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as Poetry, The New York Times Magazine, and The Paris Review. Skeets has also received a National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Arts Projects and a Mellon Projecting All Voices Fellowship. He currently serves as the 2023-2024 Grisham Writer in Residence at the University of Mississippi.

Skeets, who hails from the Navajo Nation, now teaches at the University of Oklahoma. His celebrated work can be explored further on the Poetry Foundation website.

Don't miss this chance to hear from one of today’s most compelling voices in contemporary poetry! More Info

Appalachian Allies: A Benefit for East Tennessee Hurricane Relief

Join us for a night of unforgettable music and community spirit as we come together to support hurricane relief efforts in East Tennessee. The Appalachian Allies Benefit Concert will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 6:30pm, at the historic Bijou Theatre, and will feature an extraordinary lineup of acclaimed artists, including:

• Adeem The Artist

• Andy Wood

• Darrell Scott

• Jerry Douglas

• Larkin Poe

• R.B. Morris

• Sarah Jarosz

Hosted by Daniel Kimbro and Sam Lewis, this benefit concert is a celebration of the resilience and strength of the Appalachian community. All proceeds from the event will directly support the East Tennessee Foundation's Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Fund, providing vital assistance for both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in the region.

In addition to enjoying a night of incredible live performances, your attendance will contribute to the rebuilding and restoration of communities across 25 counties in East Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene. The East Tennessee Foundation (ETF), a nationally accredited community foundation, is leading the charge in recovery efforts, helping to provide critical support to those in need.

This concert is expected to sell out quickly, so don’t wait! Secure your seat today and be a part of this meaningful cause. More Info

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