Halloween Trick or Treat Trail at Ancient Lore Village

Issue #316

17 Oct

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather: Sunny with a High of 63

🍂 Whoa Doggie Wins First Place at NYC Hot Sauce Expo

🍂 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener?

🏡 Real Estate 

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

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

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Halloween Trick or Treat Trail at Ancient Lore Village

Get ready for a magical Halloween adventure at Ancient Lore Village! Bring your little goblins, princesses, witches, fairies, and superheroes to enjoy a Trick or Treat Trail filled with candy, goodies, and fun surprises. Kids will journey through a whimsical world with at least 10 festive stops, where they’ll meet friendly characters in costume and create unforgettable memories. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the excitement!

After completing the trail, gather around for a special screening of "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" on the big screen. Indulge in spooky treats available at the Outdoor Bar, explore haunted displays, play games, and soak in the Halloween spirit. The trail experience takes about 20-30 minutes, but guests are encouraged to stay for the full hour to enjoy all the Halloween magic.

Event Dates and Times:

  • Tuesday, October 29

  • Wednesday, October 30

  • Thursday, October 31

Choose from two enchanted time slots:

  • 4:30 – 6:00 pm

  • 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Costumes are highly encouraged, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your tickets today. Come for the candy, stay for the magic! More Info

Whoa Doggie Wins First Place at NYC Hot Sauce Expo

Knoxville-based hot sauce company Whoa Doggie took home first place in the Habanero category at the 11th Annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo held in Brooklyn, New York, on September 21-22. Their award-winning sauce, Alpha Dog, is a bold blend of Red Savina Habanero peppers and garlic, designed to offer a flavorful and spicier version of their signature cayenne garlic hot sauce. The prestigious Screaming Mi Mi Awards, a key part of the expo, celebrate the best in hot sauces and spicy foods, with winners determined by a panel of judges, including celebrity chefs, food writers, bloggers, and industry professionals.

The Screaming Mi Mi Awards, one of the most respected competitions for hot sauces in North America, features 19 categories with top honors awarded to first, second, and third-place winners. This year, the Grand World Champion title went to Hell’s Kitchen’s Cinnamon Ghost Punch. However, Whoa Doggie's top finish in the Habanero category places them among the best, solidifying their reputation in the craft hot sauce industry.

Billy Rivet, founder of Whoa Doggie, explained that Alpha Dog was created to bring a spicier option to their lineup. The company, founded in February 2023 by Billy and his wife Heather Rivet, focuses on crafting small-batch, artisan hot sauces that are gluten-free, vegan, and part of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Pick Tennessee Products program, which promotes locally sourced, high-quality products.

Billy, originally from New Orleans, began experimenting with hot sauce creation after receiving a sauce-making kit from Heather. His love for bold, spicy flavors from his Cajun roots sparked the start of Whoa Doggie, and the couple has since grown the business, marketing their sauces locally in Knoxville and through select retail locations.

The NYC Hot Sauce Expo is a significant event in the spicy food community, featuring vendors, food, craft beers, and extreme eating contests. Whoa Doggie, now celebrating its first anniversary, offers a line of six unique sauces available online at whoadoggiesauces.com, at local markets, and at several Knoxville restaurants including SoKno Cantina, Sevier Ave Burger Co., and Central Flats & Taps.

Whoa Doggie continues to grow in popularity, offering spice lovers in Knoxville and beyond a taste of Southern heat and flavor, with plans for further expansion in the coming years.

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Community:

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

Fall Frolic Craft Fair & Festival at Marble Springs on October 19th, from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy a day of fall festivities with local craft vendors, cabin-to-cabin Trick-or-Treating, and a costume contest—perfect for showing off your Halloween spirit! There will be something for everyone, from unique crafts to fun family activities, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Marble Springs in the fall. Costumes are encouraged, so bring the whole family for a fun and festive day outdoors. Admission is FREE. 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.

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

Pilot Family Y Annual Fall Fest this Sunday!

Join us at the Pilot Family Y (400 Winston Rd) for our Annual Fall Fest on Sunday, October 20th, from 1-3 p.m. This fun-filled event will take place outside in our parking lot, right next to the outdoor pool.

We have an exciting lineup of activities for all ages, including a cake walk, games, face painting, bounce house obstacle course, Little Ponderosa petting zoo, and Kona Ice! Hotdogs and refreshments will be provided free of charge.

This event is open to both members and non-members, so bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun in the beautiful weather!

For questions, please call 865-690-9622. We hope to see you there!

Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?

The Knox County Master Gardener (KCMG) program is offering a free informational Zoom session on Thursday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to noon. Rylan Thompson, KCMG Coordinator, will provide details about the 2025 training program, community volunteer projects, and how to apply.

Participants will need to complete 40 hours of in-person training from January 14 to April 29, 2025, covering key gardening topics. Applications are due by November 1, 2024, with a $200 registration fee. Scholarships are available.

To RSVP or learn more, contact Rylan Thompson at [email protected] or 865-215-4593.

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