Ring in 2025 at World’s Fair Park!

Issue #353

24 Nov

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather | Partly Cloudy with a High of 53

🎄Tour de Lights 2024

🎄 Winter Solstice Sacred Circle Dance

🏡 Real Estate 

🗓️ Upcoming Events 

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

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Ring in 2025 at World’s Fair Park!

Kick off the new year with an unforgettable evening of celebration at World’s Fair Park! Bring your family and friends to enjoy an exciting lineup of events and activities designed to make your New Year’s Eve truly special.

🎧 Silent Disco: Start the fun at 9:00 PM with a unique silent disco experience.
🎶 DJ Music: Knox Vegas DJs will keep the energy alive on the main stage beginning at 9:00 PM.
🎤 Live Music: Dance to the sounds of the Mikki Norwood Band from 10:00 PM to 11:55 PM.
🎉 Ball Drop: Celebrate the countdown with the iconic Sunsphere Ball Drop at midnight!

Enjoy a magical evening exploring Downtown Knoxville before heading to the park. Take in the festive lights, dine at one of the local restaurants, or lace up your skates at Holidays on Ice, open until 9:00 PM.

Free parking is available all day in all City-owned garages, including Locust Street, Market Square, and the 11th Street Garage. Check out the Downtown Knoxville Parking Map at DowntownKnoxville.org/Parking.

Start 2025 with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories at World’s Fair Park. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎆 More Info

Celebrate the Season with Tour de Lights 2024!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer with Tour de Lights, a free, family-friendly holiday bike ride presented by Visit Knoxville and Bike Walk Knoxville. This beloved event brings together neighborhoods, local businesses, and the community for a festive celebration like no other.

Deck yourself and your bike in holiday flair and join the fun on Saturday, December 14, 2024!

Event Highlights:

  • Holiday Market & Expo: Kick off and wrap up your ride at Mary Costa Plaza, where you can explore the festive market and expo.

  • Costume Contest: Show off your creativity and holiday spirit with a festive costume for you and your bike—prizes for the best-dressed!

  • Pictures with Santa: Don’t miss the chance to snap a memorable photo with Santa himself!

  • Ride Time: The bike ride begins at 5:30 PM, offering a magical tour through the twinkling lights and holiday displays.

Registration:
Participation is free! Register now to secure your spot and automatically be entered to win a mountain bike from AMBC!

Gather your family, friends, and festive spirit, and make this year’s Tour de Lights a holiday tradition to remember! More Info

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Community:

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. More Info 

Step into a winter wonderland at the Fantasy of Trees, running from November 27 through December 1! Wander through a dazzling forest of over 350 beautifully decorated trees, mantels, door designs, table centerpieces, and a special Adopt-a-Tree forest adorned by local schoolchildren. Everything you see is available for purchase, so you can bring a piece of the magic home! Tickets Here

Kick off Thanksgiving with a spirited celebration at the Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl on November 27th, 2024, from 5 PM to 11 PM! Hosted at Carolina Ale House, this isn’t your average bar crawl—it’s a festive night dedicated to gratitude, community, and fun as we venture from one iconic venue to the next, all decked out in Thanksgiving cheer. More Info

Start your Thanksgiving on a high note with the Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K and Little Gobbler Run! Join us on November 28, 2024, in Downtown Knoxville for a holiday race that promises fun, fitness, and festive cheer. 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:

Canine-Focused Business Networking: For local businesses serving canine clients, Wednesday, December 7th at 8:30am at Zoom Room, 10938 Spring Bluff Way. Also, coming up on Wednesday, January 8th and Friday, January 24th!

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

Celebrate the Season at the 11th Annual Ijams Holiday Marketplace

Kick off the holiday season with a day of festive shopping and community spirit at the 11th Annual Ijams Holiday Marketplace! This much-loved event will take place on Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the picturesque Ijams Nature Center, located at 2915 Island Home Avenue in Knoxville.

Explore a winter wonderland filled with handmade treasures from local artisans and creators. Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift or treating yourself, the marketplace offers a delightful variety of items, including handcrafted jewelry, natural body products, artisanal candles, pottery, and unique clothing.

Indulge your taste buds with offerings from local food trucks, warm beverages, and other tasty delights while soaking in the holiday atmosphere.

The event will take place both inside the Visitor Center and on the plaza outside, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all. Don't forget to visit the Ijams Gift Shop, which will be open throughout the day, featuring an incredible selection of products from over 100 local makers.

Mark your calendar and bring family and friends to this festive celebration of creativity, community, and holiday cheer! More Info

Winter Solstice Sacred Circle Dance

Sunday, December 8, 7:00pm at the Knoxville Square Dance Center, 828 Tulip Avenue facilitated by Kevin Meyer, Maggie Moon, and  and Diane Shenk

For thousands of years, people all around the world have been celebrating the passing of the longest night and the Return of the Sun. Come join us in a community celebration of Light, Hope, and Peace. Please bring an unscented candle to add to the center of the Circle and wear white to symbolically banish fear, ignorance, and darkness.

Cost: $5/person, $10/household

Hosted by East Tennessee Sacred Circle Dance, www.InTheDance.com

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