In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Cloudy with a High of 44

📰 Snow Day 2025: A Benefit for CAC Beardsley Community Farm

📰  Micro Wrestling Federation is coming to Oak Ridge

📰 Mardi Growl

📰 Experience SoundBath Meditation at Ijams Nature Center

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Snow Day 2025: A Benefit for CAC Beardsley Community Farm

📅 Date: Friday, February 7th, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
📍 Location: The Mill & Mine, 227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN

Celebrate and support Beardsley Community Farm at Snow Day 2025, an evening filled with live music, a soup contest featuring Knoxville’s finest restaurants, a silent auction, and a cash bar.

Tickets: (This year, we have a tiered option for Snow Day tickets. Despite Snow Day being a fundraiser, we want our ticket prices to remain inclusive. It’s not a party without our people. But if you can donate a little extra, it helps us immensely as we get ready to provide another year of food, gardens, and programming in our community. So to sum up: pay what you can)

• Community Supporter: $35

• Classic Supporter: $45

• Snowflake Supporter: $65
  Kids under 8 attend free. All tickets include unlimited soup!

Highlights:

• Live Music: Performances by Adeem the Artist, The Montvales, and Black Atticus.

• Soup Contest: Sample vegetarian and vegan soups from local favorites like Potchke, Red Bud Kitchen, and Yee-Haw Brewing Co. Winners receive a handcrafted gourd award.

• Silent Auction: Bid online (starting Feb. 3) or in person on unique items from Knoxville businesses.

• Sustainable Options: Bring your own reusable mug and spoon to help reduce waste.

Additional perks include delicious bread from Sokno Sourdough and Small Comforts Kitchen and a limited-edition, hand-screened Snow Day poster available for $25.

Proceeds from Snow Day, including bar sales from Lipman Brothers, directly benefit Beardsley Farm’s mission to provide food, gardens, and programming for the community.

Arrive early, bring your appetite, and join the fun! More Info

Micro Wrestling Federation is coming to Oak Ridge

Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-flying, body-slamming entertainment with the Micro Wrestling Federation! This professional wrestling promotion, featuring a talented cast under five feet tall, has been wowing audiences since 2000 and is the longest-running organization in the Little Person wrestling industry.

Featured on Sports Illustrated, CMT, and the WWE, and with their reality show Big Little Brawlers airing on Discovery, this is the top "MICRO" wrestling event you don’t want to miss!

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, February 1
📍 Oak Ridge Rec Center
⏰ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST

Prepare for an action-packed evening of thrills and fun! More Info

Find 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.

Find recurring events on our Community Events page.

Community:

Join us on Tuesday, January 28, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST, for an engaging and educational evening at the Maple Room at Maple Hall, located at 414 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Let Her Invest Stock Market Night, presented in partnership with Junior Achievement of East Tennessee, offers an exciting opportunity to learn about stock market investing in a fun, interactive way. More Info

Mark your calendar for an evening of bourbon, business, and connection! BizGrow Networking, Small Business Matters, and Hardin Valley Networking are thrilled to bring back their highly anticipated Bourbon & Business social networking night for 2025! Wednesday, January 29, 2025  Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM @ Maple Hall, Knoxville More Info

Networking:

See Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

Theater & Music

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

Mardi Growl 2025: Knoxville’s Ultimate Pet Parade and Festival

🐾 Date: Saturday, March 1st
📍 Location: Old City to World’s Fair Park, Knoxville

Knoxville’s most paw-some tradition is back! The 18th Annual Mardi Growl, hosted by Young-Williams Animal Center, invites pet owners, animal lovers, and families to join the fun.

Start the day with Knoxville’s biggest pet parade! The parade kicks off in the Old City at 11 a.m., winding through Downtown Knoxville and finishing at the World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn. The 1.2-mile route offers plenty of spots for spectators to cheer on costumed pets and their humans.

After the parade, enjoy the Mardi Growl festival featuring nearly 100 pet-friendly vendors, delicious food trucks, live music, games, and more. Show off your pet’s personality in creative costume contests, shop local, and celebrate the incredible bond between humans and animals.

Mardi Growl supports the 11,000+ pets cared for annually by Young-Williams Animal Center. Proceeds from parade registrations and sponsorships directly benefit this life-saving organization.

Don’t miss the fun, fur, and festivities—come celebrate your love for pets at Mardi Growl 2025! More Info

Experience SoundBath Meditation at Ijams Nature Center

Immerse yourself in a restorative and healing journey at Ijams Nature Center on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join Jennifer Aparicio for a soothing SoundBath Meditation session designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

What is SoundBath Meditation?
SoundBaths are meditative experiences where participants are surrounded by waves of sound and vibration, deepening their meditation practice. This therapeutic session provides an opportunity to disconnect from external distractions and focus on inner healing.

Benefits of SoundBath Meditation:

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Improves mental and emotional health

• Enhances sleep quality

• Alleviates pain

• Boosts positivity and mindfulness

During the 60-minute session, you’ll learn meditative techniques to use daily while being guided through the calming sounds of SoundBath therapy. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or anything to help you find a comfortable posture, and let yourself fully relax in this rejuvenating experience.

Prioritize your well-being and join us for this unique opportunity to restore balance and peace in your life! More Info

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