In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather | Light Snow with a High of 33

📰 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

📰 Tennessee’s Scholar’s Bowl

📰 Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

📰 Celebrate Friendship at the Annual Galentine’s Market

🏡 Real Estate

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire – A Smashing Spectacle

Get ready for a larger-than-life adventure as Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire roars into the Food City Center on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 12:30 PM. This thrilling event brings the iconic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, featuring fan-favorites like Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and introducing the newest villain, Skelesaurus™, the fossil fury sensation.

Each stop of the Glow-N-Fire tour will commemorate Bigfoot's birthday, celebrating the legacy of the Original Monster Truck and its groundbreaking impact on the world of motorsports.

In addition to the monster trucks, fans can enjoy high-flying excitement from the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team, as well as a special appearance by a transforming robot, adding even more action-packed fun to the day.

Don’t Miss the Action!

Bring your family and friends to witness the jaw-dropping stunts, larger-than-life trucks, and nonstop excitement. Whether you’re a longtime Hot Wheels fan or new to the action, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire promises an unforgettable day of thrills and entertainment.

Secure your tickets now and prepare for a smashing good time! Tickets Here

TENNESSEE SCHOLARS’ BOWL 2025

New Season Begins Airing Monday, January 13

 Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl, an exciting academic tournament featuring students from forty-six high schools in East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky, begins airing its forty-first season on Monday, January 13, 2025 on East Tennessee PBS. New episodes will air weekdays at 5:30 p.m. ET through April 3, 2025.

 The host and head-writer of Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl is Frank Murphy, who returns for his ninth season on the show. Murphy is an experienced broadcaster, podcaster, and improviser in the Knoxville area. 

 Public, private, parochial and home schools compete in Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl. Tennessee counties represented in the 2025 tournament are Anderson, Blount, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn, Monroe, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington. Several schools sent multiple teams to the tournament. 

 Teams of four students answer questions in Literature, Language, Science, Art, Math, Geography, Music, Sports, History, Religion, Current Events, and other subjects. Each game is a single elimination match. Winning teams advance to rounds of thirty-two, sixteen, eight, and four before the final two teams compete for the Frank Miller Memorial Trophy and a $1,000 cash stipend in the championship game.

 After the first-round games are completed, the “Threshold of 32” begins airing on February 20, 2025. The “Smart 16” begins airing on March 14, 2025. The “Educated 8” begins airing on March 26, 2025. The “Philosophical 4” begins airing on April 1, 2025. The championship game will air on April 3, 2025.

 Recent Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl champions include Hardin Valley Academy in 2024, J. Frank White Academy in 2023, Maryville High School in 2022, Hardin Valley Academy in 2021, Cedar Springs Homeschool in 2020 and 2019, Webb School of Knoxville in 2018, and Farragut High School in 2017. 

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Community:

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This is a free, in-person 8-hour training located at The Gateway, 530 W 5th Ave, Upstairs Conference Room, on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 from 9am - 4:30pm. Questions - please contact [email protected] or (865) 588-5550. Questions - please contact [email protected] or (865) 588-5550.

Are your new garden tools ready to dig into the new year? Join Master Gardener Marsha Lehman for an engaging session on The 3 C’s of Garden Hand Tools: Construction, Comfort, and Cost. This free, public event will help you evaluate your tools and make the most of them in your vegetable and ornamental gardening endeavors. January 13th 10:30am - 11:30am at the UT Extension Office More info

Find recurring events on our Community Events page.

Food:

How Do You Brew?: Discover the diverse techniques and vessels for brewing tea, on Wednesday, January 15th from 6pm-8pm, limited seating- $35 per guest, More Info

Paint & Sip Tea Party: Discover your artistic flair with a fun, interactive painting class, paired with a selection of teas and butter cookies, on Wednesday, January 22nd from 6pm-8pm. All painting supplies & treats are provided. More Info & Tickets

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:

New Networking Group! North Knox Connections - first meeting is on Monday, January 13th at Life House Coffee, 7545 Brickyard Rd starting at 8:30am.

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

See Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

Theater & Music

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra (KSO) brings Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to life like never before. Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at 8:00 PM at Knoxville Civic Auditorium More Info

Theater 23 Presents "Three Viewings": take place at the Old City Performing Arts Center, located at 111 State Street, on Thursday-Saturday, January 30th-February 1st, at 7:30pm and Sunday, February 2nd at 2:30pm. Tickets are available at theater23.org/tickets or at the door. For more information, contact [email protected] or call (865) 257-9493.

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

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Celebrate Friendship at the Annual Galentine’s Market

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day? Join us at Collective35, located at 6935 Maynardville Pike, for a day filled with fun, shopping, and unforgettable memories at our Annual Galentine’s Market!

This free event takes place in a welcoming atmosphere, complete with free parking for your convenience. Bring your besties and enjoy:

• Door prizes for the first 15 customers.

• Live music to set the mood.

• Delicious food and refreshments.

• A basket raffle packed with amazing goodies you could win.

• A vibrant marketplace featuring 15+ women-owned vendors, offering everything from boutique fashion and sweet treats to a hat bar, T-shirt bar, permanent jewelry, and so much more!

Don’t forget to snap some selfies with our beautifully designed photo setup—perfect for capturing the fun moments of the day.

Whether you're shopping, indulging in treats, or just soaking up the festive vibes, the Galentine’s Market is the ideal way to celebrate the power of friendship and support local women entrepreneurs.

Mark your calendar and join us for a fabulous day at Collective35! More Info

Knoxville Real Estate Insider

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