In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Mostly Cloudy with a High of 69

📰 Knox County Master Gardeners Receive Awards at State Conference

🗓️ Too Easy - 1st Friday at the Emporium

🍂 Harvest Fest This Sunday

🎀 Join West High School in Supporting Wreaths Across America

🐟 Calling All Cichlid Enthusiasts!

🗳️ Let’s Vote! Early Voting Locations and Statistics

🏡 Real Estate 

🗓️ Upcoming Events 

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

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Knox County Master Gardeners Receive Awards at State Conference

Two programs of the Knox County Master Gardeners (KCMG) received top awards at the Tennessee Extension Master Gardener (TEMG) conference, held in Franklin, TN in October. The conference had 219 participants.

The TN Smart Yards and Friends Festival received the TEMG Search for Excellence Award for Workshop/Presentation. The KCMG Smart Yards Project, coordinated by Mohana Yethiraj and Tennessee Smart Yards, led by Andrea Ludwig, hold an annual festival to educate the public about incorporating sustainability in residential landscapes. More than a hundred Knox County homeowners have completed the Tennessee Smart Yard certification.

Marsha Lehman, who coordinates the KCMG Organic Master Gardener course, received the Search for Excellence Award for written or recorded educational content. The nine-session program for certified master gardeners teaches advanced organic vegetable gardening practices. Nearly 150 KCMG members have taken this course.

In addition, Lee Rumble, University of Tennessee Extension arborist, received the Search for Excellence Award as Outstanding Contributing Partner. He was nominated by KCMG and is an instructor in the organization’s annual training of future master gardeners, as well as a resource for tree-related issues. /contributed by Nancy H.

Join West High School in Supporting Wreaths Across America

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. On December 14th at noon, West High School Navy Junior ROTC will be helping Knoxville National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help them honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you. Donations and volunteers help place wreaths on the graves of veterans. More Info

Calling All Cichlid Enthusiasts!

Are you passionate about cichlids or interested in starting your own tank? Would you like to learn more about these fascinating fish and meet other local cichlid keepers? We’re gauging interest in forming a new cichlid hobby club, and we need your input! This is a great chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts and share your knowledge and experiences.

If you’re interested, email Scott at [email protected] to express your interest. Let’s see if we can make this club a reality!

Let’s Vote! Three New Early Voting Locations

Let’s break some records for election voting this season! Your vote is important! Voting is easy, and there are many locations in Knox County to vote, including three new locations!

Downtown: City-County Building – Small Assembly Room, 400 Main Street
East Knox County: Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway
East Knoxville: Eternal Life Harvest Center at Five Points, 2410 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Farragut (NEW): Village Green Shopping Center (Old Stein Mart), 11437 Kingston Pike, Farragut
North Knox County: Halls Recreation Center, 6933 Recreation Lane
Northeast Knox County (NEW): Gibbs Ruritan Club, 7827 Tazewell Pike, Corryton
Northeast Knoxville: New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane
Northwest Knox County: Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway
Northwest Knoxville: Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway
South Knoxville: Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Highway
University of TN (NEW): Baker School, 1640 Cumberland Avenue
West Knox County: Downtown West, 1645 Downtown West Blvd., Unit 40

More Info and Hours (As of October 24th, 97,405 votes have been cast across all locations! Check out the daily grand totals and location counts.

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Community:

A Cup of Poison! - Murder Mystery Brunch: at the Kraken’s Cup on Sunday, October 27th at 11am, hosted and created by local author, Leslie Connor! Intermission will include a delicious afternoon tea brunch buffet and tea! Join us for an early afternoon of bone-chilling suspense with Leslie Conner, writer and master storyteller, at the eerie Hensley Mansion. Prepare to be immersed in a sinister murder mystery that's dead set on making you part of the plot. No acting experience? No problem! It's your chance to play (dead or alive)! More Info

11th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo: on Sunday, October 27th, from 1 PM to 4 PM, at the UT Gardens! This beloved event, jointly sponsored by the UT Gardens and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, adds a spooky twist to the fall festivities with a judged costume parade for dogs. Show off your creativity and see how your furry friend fares against other costumed pups! More Info

Hallowings Trunk-or-Treat: at Downtown Island Airport (DKX). Get ready for a Halloween adventure like no other! On Sunday, October 27th bring your family for an afternoon full of fun, candy, and aviation excitement! More Info

Halloween Rally for Dogs and Their Owners: at Zoom Room on Sunday, October 27th, and Monday, October 28th, at 6:30 p.m., enjoy $5 intro classes. Rally is a great way to refine your dog’s obedience skills by navigating multiple stations, each featuring different commands. Show off your dog’s versatility while having fun in a supportive environment! Call (865) 378-7200 with any questions.

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

Worth Every Penny: Mastering Your Pricing: brought to you by eWomen Networking, on Tuesday, November 12th from 11am-1pm. Pricing is the key to prosperity, yet it’s one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. Without knowing your WORTH, attracting your best customers can feel impossible. Join Markey Read in this lively and empowering presentation to discover how to price your services confidently and create amazing offerings based on your Cost of Services Sold (COSS). Contact Abigail to register: [email protected] or (954) 804-9413.

Theatre:

The Elephant Man at Theatre Knoxville: running through Sunday, November 3rd. Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 3 pm. Visit the theater's website for more details.

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

Too Easy - 1st Friday at the Emporium

Relax and enjoy music by Too Easy on Friday, November 1st from 6pm-8:30pm! They will be performing songs from their new CD 'Life's Summer Breeze' at the Arts & Culture Alliance, 100 S. Gay Street.

Harvest Fest This Sunday

Shop Farragut's Community party will take place in the Village Green Shopping Center, 11505 Kingston Pike, in Farragut this Sunday! It will feature over 5 dozen retail and promotional booths which will include food trucks and other vendors. Live entertainment, too! Once again this year will be the “Visit each booth – Trick or Treating” and the Festival Halloween Costume Contest! More Info

Knoxville Real Estate Insider

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