Retropolitan Craft Fair in Knoxville

Issue #336

06 Nov

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Cloudy with a High of 80

📰 World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales

📰 Poetry Reading with Amber Albritton & Bess Cooley

🏡 Real Estate 

🗓️ Upcoming Events 

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Discover Unique Holiday Treasures at the Retropolitan Craft Fair in Knoxville

The Retropolitan Craft Fair, Knoxville’s premier maker market, returns for a special holiday shopping event on Sunday, November 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Mill and Mine. This highly anticipated fair brings together talented vendors from across the Southeast, offering a curated selection of handmade and vintage goods. From unique gifts to one-of-a-kind finds, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover something special for the holiday season. Don’t miss this chance to support local artisans and shop distinctive items at one of Knoxville’s favorite markets!

Come See the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales at Food City!

Food City is thrilled to host a special appearance by the iconic Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Clydesdales!

This unique event offers a rare opportunity to see these magnificent horses up close and personal. Join us on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at our Knoxville Food City location on 284 Morrell Road. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable afternoon with the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. We can’t wait to see you there! More Info

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Community:

Looking to make your holiday season extra special this year? Join Cat Ballesteros from The Happy Gift Shoppe for an engaging, beginner-friendly watercolor card-making class! This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to add a personal touch to their holiday greetings, with no previous art experience required. Friday, November 8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at The Southern Market More Info

Ever tried yoga…with goats? Now’s your chance! Join us on Saturday, November 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at 513 Cooper Street in Knoxville for an unforgettable hour of Goat Yoga. Prepare for plenty of laughs, a unique yoga experience, and the pure joy of bonding with these playful animals. 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.

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.

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

2024 Christmas Fair

The 2024 Christmas Fair is returning to the Knoxville Expo Center from November 8-10, bringing holiday cheer to Tennessee in a beloved annual tradition. This festive event offers a magical atmosphere with enchanting displays, artisan crafts, and seasonal treats that capture the spirit of the season. Visitors can enjoy live music by The Warman Trio, performing Friday at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and Saturday at noon and 5:00 p.m. Families can also enjoy free face painting and temporary tattoos in front of Santa, adding to the joy and excitement. It’s the perfect place to create cherished memories and celebrate the holiday season with friends and family! More Info

UT Creative Writing Program Hosts Poetry Reading with Amber Albritton & Bess Cooley

The University of Tennessee’s Creative Writing Program is pleased to present an evening of poetry with writers Amber Albritton and Bess Cooley, who will share selections from their debut poetry collections. The reading will take place on Monday, November 11, at 7 p.m. in the Lindsey Young Auditorium of the John C. Hodges Library on UT’s campus. Admission is free and open to the public.

Amber Albritton, author of The Indignity of Knowing: Perspectives in Verse of a Military Life, brings a unique perspective shaped by her experiences growing up in a military family. Now based in Knoxville with her family and dog, she considers East Tennessee her home and its people her own. Albritton teaches in the UT English Department and is currently working on two additional books.

Bess Cooley, author of the poetry collection Florence, has received the Mississippi Review Poetry Prize, and her work has been widely published in respected journals, including Prairie Schooner, Western Humanities Review, American Literary Review, The Journal, and Verse Daily. She is also a co-founding editor of Peatsmoke Journal and teaches at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

This reading offers an opportunity to experience the voices of two emerging poets and engage with their thought-provoking work. Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry! More Info

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