In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Cloudy with a High of 84

📰 Healing Roots: Folk Medicine in Appalachia

📰 Rock The Country 2025: Where Freedom Meets the Music

📰 Creekside Downs Triple Crown Kentucky Derby Watch Party

📰 Rally for Rowan

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Healing Roots: Folk Medicine in Appalachia

Step back in time and reconnect with nature’s pharmacy during Healing Roots: Folk Medicine in Appalachia, a special presentation led by Ranger Holly Frerichs. This engaging program explores the historical uses of native Appalachian plants, sharing stories of folk healing traditions passed down through generations. April 27 at 4:00 PM  Meet at the Park Office, Norris Dam State Park

Learn how early settlers and Indigenous communities relied on local flora for wellness, and discover how these time-honored practices continue to influence herbal medicine today. Ranger Holly will help identify several native plants and highlight their significance within Appalachian culture.

🪻 Seating is limited – registration is required.
🌱 Free to attend, but donations are appreciated and directly support Norris Dam State Park’s programs and improvements.

This program will be offered multiple times throughout the spring, so don’t worry if you miss this one—but why wait? Come deepen your connection to the land and its healing roots.. More Info

Rock The Country 2025: Where Freedom Meets the Music
April 25–27 at  Maple Lane Farms

Rock The Country isn’t just a festival—it’s a movement.

Set against the backdrop of wide-open skies and Tennessee farmland, Rock The Country 2025 is where real America comes to celebrate. It’s three days of pounding drums, screaming guitars, and shared moments with fellow patriots who love God, country, and country music.

🎶 Expect powerful performances.
🍻 Raise a glass with friends old and new.
🇺🇸 Feel the pride of a nation that still believes in “We the People.”

Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning fan, this is your invitation to step into something bigger than a concert—a celebration of freedom, faith, and fellowship. So grab your boots, bring your crew, and get ready for a weekend where the music roars, the beer flows, and the American spirit takes center stage.

Rock The Country 2025—let’s raise the volume and the flag. More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

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

In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the art of butter making—from historic colonial churning methods to modern techniques you can try at home. Learn the science behind transforming cream into butter, and even craft your own flavored butters to take home! April 19th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Marble Springs State Historic Site (1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Hwy) More Info

Get ready to boogie! The Radius Disco Dance Party is bringing the funk, the beats, and the good vibes to downtown Knoxville. Whether you’re a disco diva or just looking for a night of fun, this is your chance to hit the dance floor and show off your best moves. April 19, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM at 507 S Gay St, Knoxville More Info

Get ready to brine and shine at The Greens Oak Ridge (201 Tuskegee Dr) for a day full of pickle-packed fun on Saturday, April 20! Whether you’re a die-hard dill fan or just here for the puns, this quirky, family-friendly event promises something for everyone. 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

Creekside Downs Triple Crown Kentucky Derby Watch Party
May 3, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Creekside Downs

Ladies and gents, it’s time to don your finest Derby attire and get ready for an evening of Southern charm and high-stakes fun at the Creekside Downs Triple Crown Kentucky Derby Watch Party!

What to Expect:
Step into our elegant, climate-controlled indoor/outdoor viewing area—complete with a projector screen and big screen TVs—to catch all the action of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” Doors open at 5:00 PM, and race time is approximately 6:50 PM.

 Your Ticket Includes:

• Welcome cocktail or mocktail

• Complimentary appetizer buffet

• Keepsake party favors

• Reserved seating in our select viewing area

 Dress to Impress:
Come in your Derby Best—there’ll be prizes for Best Hat and Best Dressed, so bring your A-game in fashion!

This 21+ event is perfect for an evening of elegance, entertainment, and Kentucky Derby magic. Place your friendly “bets,” cheer for your favorite horse, and enjoy a night that’s sure to be a photo finish!

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the Derby in style at Creekside Downs! More Info

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