In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Partly Cloudy with a High of 49

📰 Mast General Store’s - Be a Sweetheart Campaign

📰 Knox Shamrock Fest

📰 Statemint Pop-Up Consignment Event

📰 Volunteers Needed for Ijams River Rescue on March 8

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Mast General Store’s - Be a Sweetheart Campaign  

Mast Store has celebrated Sweethearts with gifts to our food security partners for more than two decades, but this year, the gifts are extra special. In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation, the number of people seeking support from our food security partners has increased.

On February 15 and 16, when you choose your sweetie’s favorite sweets at Mast General Store, we'll donate $1 for each pound of candy purchased to help feed our neighbors. In Knoxville, donations will go to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.

While it may not sound like much, a single dollar goes a long way toward fighting hunger! Our food security partners, through their network of resources, volunteers, and donors, can multiply a $1 donation into three or more meals.

Thank you for supporting Be a Sweetheart and our local food security partner as we work together to make our community a sweeter place with a Valentine everyone can enjoy!! More Info

Knox Shamrock Fest & Lucky Kidney Run – A Celebration for a Cause!

Join the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation for the Knox Shamrock Fest, the region’s premier family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day Festival, and the Lucky Kidney Run™, a 6K run with a 1-mile walk option! March 15th on the World’s Fair Performance Lawn.

Schedule of Events:
☘ Lucky Kidney Run™ – 10 AM
☘ Knox Shamrock Fest™ – 10 AM - 6 PM

Bring the whole family for a day filled with live Irish music, inflatables, face painting, balloon twisting, Irish dancing, delicious food, and plenty of Irish whiskey and beer. All proceeds from the event directly support dialysis patients in East Tennessee, ensuring they can access life-saving treatment. Every dollar raised stays local to assist those in need.

Don your green and get ready for a fun-filled day that celebrates Irish culture while making a real difference in the community. We can't wait to see you there! 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:

AVCs of Blueberries Seminar February 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
UT Extension Eastern Region Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd.
Join Master Gardener Marsha Lehman as she covers key topics like soil pH, blueberry varieties, and plant care.

Single Mingle- Join us on February 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Fountain City Social – 80s Cocktail Bar for an exciting evening of connection and conversation. More Info

Celebrate love and creativity this Valentine’s Day with a special flash tattoo event at Idle Hands Tattoo in Knoxville. Whether you're looking for a heart-themed design, a whimsical illustration, or a unique way to mark the occasion, our talented artists will be ready to bring your vision to life in a fun and festive atmosphere. Idle Hands Tattoo (1204 Kenesaw Ave, Suite D) February 14, Walk-ins only from 12 PM – 8 PM (First come, first serve) More Info

Prepare to slow down and take it all in—unless you scare easily, in which case, you might want to run—as Paranormal Cirque welcomes you into a dark and mysterious world like no other! From February 14-17, 2025, experience the thrill under the black and red big-top tent at West Town Mall. More Info

On February 14 from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, immerse yourself in The Dark Market: The Curations of Eros, featuring over 35 talented artists, makers, and curators from across the Southeast. Explore a world of mystics, oddities, apothecary, herbology, alchemy, curiosities, tarot readings, and more. More Info

Networking:

See Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

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

Statemint Pop-Up Consignment Event

• Feb 13-15 (Thurs-Sat): 10 AM - 8 PM

• Half-Off Sunday (Feb 16): 11 AM - 5 PM

 Location: Rothchild Catering Center, 8807 Kingston Pike

Refresh your wardrobe with top-quality finds for both men and women at the Statemint Pop-Up Consignment Event! Discover styles for every occasion, taste, and budget.

• Women’s Clothing: Sizes XS-4XL

• Men’s Clothing: Sizes XS-4XL

• Variety for Every Style: Name-brand casual wear, current trends, workwear, designer pieces, fitness gear, and more!

• Accessories & Jewelry: Shoes, bags, hats, and jewelry.

Half-Off Sunday Deals!
Shop fantastic bargains throughout the event, then enjoy half-off on select items on Sunday!

Bring friends, save big, and support local consignors. See you there! More Info

Volunteers Needed for Ijams River Rescue on March 8

Volunteer and make your community a cleaner, healthier place to live, work, and play during the 36^th annual Ijams River Rescue on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A severe weather date is set for Saturday, March 15.

Ijams Nature Center’s annual cleanup event brings together hundreds of individuals, families, Scout troops, businesses, and church groups to remove tons of trash and tires from sites along the Tennessee River, creeks, and streams. Sites are typically located in Knox, Anderson, and Blount counties.

Last year’s 390 volunteers removed an estimated 10.48 tons of trash, 46 tires, large household appliances, and car parts from 31 sites along area waterways.

Potential volunteers can learn more and sign up for a cleanup site at Ijams.org/ijams-river-rescue. Slots fill on a first-come, first-served basis, and typically book quickly. The deadline to register is March 1, or until all slots have been filled.

Site captains will be stationed at each site. Bags, gloves, and other supplies will be provided.

Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt featuring a chubby-cheeked chipmunk designed by Stephen Lyn Bales.

The 36^th annual Ijams River Rescue is made possible by City of Knoxville Stormwater Engineering, Dow, First Horizon Bank, Brunswick Boat Group, Borderland Tees, Vulcan Materials Company, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, Old Sevier District, Tailwater Properties, and Tennessee Valley Authority, with support from CAC AmeriCorps and Water Quality Forum.

Ijams Nature Center is a 318-acre nonprofit educational center in the heart of Knoxville and serves visitors of all ages, stages, and abilities. Its mission is to encourage stewardship of the natural world by providing an urban greenspace for people to learn about and enjoy the outdoors through engaging experiences. Ijams features 14 miles of hiking and mixed-use trails, a public access river dock, swimming, boating, biking, and so much more. Hundreds of world-class educational programs and events are coordinated and offered annually. Ijams’ grounds and trails are open every day from 8:00 AM until dusk. For more information, visit Ijams.org or call 865-577-4717.

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