In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather  | Cloudy with a High of 79

📰 Step into the Middle Ages at Ritterfest 2025! 

📰 Tate’s School & Tate’s Camp Hayride & Open House

📰 The Women of Lockerbie

📰 Arts Build Communities Grants Now Available Through Arts & Culture Alliance

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Step into the Middle Ages at Ritterfest 2025! 

 Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 20 at Schulz Bräu Brewing Co.
 No Ticket Required – Free Admission!

Get ready for a knightly adventure at Ritterfest 2025, Knoxville’s premier German Knight’s Festival! Now in its third year, this medieval celebration transforms Schulz Bräu into a lively medieval village, complete with battling knights, minstrels, merchants, and more.

Festival Highlights:

• Live Knight Battles – Witness epic clashes of steel!

• Costume Contests – Show off your best medieval attire.

• Specialty Brews & Cocktails – Exclusive festival drinks.

• Medieval Market – Shop unique artisan goods.

• Minstrels & Music – Experience enchanting performances.

• Fortunes of Old – Have your destiny revealed.

• Authentic German Food – Feast like royalty!

Step back in time, immerse yourself in history, and enjoy a legendary experience at Ritterfest 2025! More Info

Tate’s School & Tate’s Camp Hayride & Open House

April 26, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Tate’s School (Entrance on N. Cedar Bluff Rd, next to Verizon)

Tate’s School and Tate’s Camp invite families to their 16th Annual Open House—the only day of the year the public gets to experience this one-of-a-kind campus!

What’s in Store?

• Hayride tours of the 54-acre campus

• Explore rustic log classrooms & outdoor learning areas

• Zip lines, archery range, climbing walls & more!

• Hands-on gardening activities in the Teaching Garden

• Scavenger hunt for kids & a chance to win a FREE week of camp

• Complimentary lunch with camp counselors

• Homemade snacks from the chef

• Check out the 200-foot hillside slide!

This year’s tour includes a brand-new 3-year-old preschool classroom, built after a tornado destroyed the previous structure. “Expanding our preschool is exciting, especially with such a long waiting list,” shared Tracy Long, Preschool Director.

With open-air classrooms, saltwater pools, and endless outdoor learning opportunities, Tate’s School has been redefining hands-on education for 57 years. Come see the magic for yourself!

Don’t miss this unforgettable day of family fun! More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

Step into a storybook world where whimsy and wonder come to life—all for a great cause! CASA of East Tennessee invites you to their Storybook Ball, an enchanting evening dedicated to helping children in need. April 4, 2025 Location: The Press Room Time: 6:00 PM More Info

The team at Zoom Room Dog Training in Hardin Valley is excited to invite you to our next Canine-Focused Business Networking Meeting on Friday, April 4 at 8:30 AM. Join us at our location: 10938 Spring Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932, for a morning of networking and collaboration with fellow pet-friendly businesses and professionals.

The Women of Lockerbie presented at St. Gregory Auditorium, Knoxville Catholic High School (9245 Fox Lonas Road). April 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 PM | April 5, 12, 13 at 2:30 PM Tickets & Info: Visit theater23.org

Get ready to kick up your heels—line dancing is back at RiverView Family Farm! Mark your calendars for April 5 and join Volunteer Line Dancing for a fun-filled Spring Barn Dance at one of Knoxville’s most scenic farm venues. More Info

Networking:

See Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

Veterans:

Free Veteran’s Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 14 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly, Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

The Women of Lockerbie – A Poetic Drama of Love and Loss

A grieving mother from New Jersey wanders the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, searching for the remains of her son, lost in the tragic Pan Am Flight 103 crash. Along the way, she encounters the women of Lockerbie, who are engaged in a heart-wrenching battle with the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims—determined to wash and return them to their families as an act of love and remembrance.

Loosely based on true events, The Women of Lockerbie is written in the structure of a Greek tragedy, delivering a powerful, poetic story that explores grief, resilience, and the triumph of love over hate.

Theater 23 Production – Known for bringing compelling and thought-provoking performances to Knoxville.
 Venue: St. Gregory Auditorium, Knoxville Catholic High School (9245 Fox Lonas Road). April 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 PM | April 5, 12, 13 at 2:30 PM
Tickets & Info: Visit theater23.org

Arts Build Communities Grants Now Available Through Arts & Culture Alliance

Funding Opportunity for Local Arts Projects – Up to $5,000 in Grants

The Tennessee Arts Commission has announced that Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants are now open for applications! These grants support arts projects and programs taking place August 16, 2025 – June 15, 2026, with a focus on broadening access to the arts, enhancing community quality of life, and strengthening local cultural initiatives.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and government entities in the following counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union.

Key Dates & Application Details

Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM CST
Free Grant Workshop (via Zoom): Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 9-10 AM EST
RSVP & Questions: Contact Suzanne Cada at [email protected] or (865) 523-7543
Grant Guidelines & Application: Tennessee Arts Commission Website

Why Apply?

Last year, ABC grants leveraged over $2.36 million in additional investments, benefiting over 379,000 individuals, including 240,000+ youth. The program is funded by Tennessee’s Specialty License Plate sales—a creative way to support the arts across the state!

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