Celebrate Summer at FreedomFest 2025!

Issue #521

14 May

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Thunderstorms with a High of 75

📰 FREE Picnic for Veterans and Guests!

📰 Children’s Reading Festival

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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Celebrate Summer at FreedomFest 2025!

Get ready for a day full of family fun, festive food, and fireworks at FreedomFest 2025! This beloved annual event returns to the Alcoa Duck Pond (1325 Springbrook Rd) on June 28 and promises a full lineup of activities and entertainment for all ages.

 What to Expect:

  • A dedicated kids' area packed with fun and games

  • Delicious food vendors serving up local favorites

  • Craft vendors and local artisans showcasing unique goods

  • Community businesses on-site to connect and share

  • Live entertainment to keep the party going

  • A spectacular fireworks show to cap off the night!

Whether you're coming for the crafts, the food, or the fireworks, FreedomFest is the perfect way to celebrate summer with family, friends, and neighbors. Admission is free, and there’s fun to be had for everyone!

 Mark your calendars now – you won’t want to miss this unforgettable event! More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

On May 15, Master Gardener Marsha Lehman will present “Let’s Talk Tomatoes,” a deep dive into one of the garden’s favorite fruits. The session runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Eastern Region Extension Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd., and is free to attend.

Mark your calendars for a lively evening in the heart of Historic Downtown Lenoir City! On May 16th from 5 PM to 8 PM, Broadway Street will transform into a bustling hub of community fun, shopping, and entertainment—and you’re invited! More Info

Get ready for an afternoon of imagination, innovation, and inspiration at the AMSE Foundation Book Fair, happening , May 17 from 1–5 PM at Barnes & Noble! More Info

The hills of East Tennessee will come alive with the sound of bagpipes as the 43rd Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games returns to Townsend on May 17–18, 2025! A celebration of Scottish, Irish, and Celtic heritage, this is Tennessee’s oldest festival of its kind, offering an unforgettable weekend of music, culture, food, and family fun. www.smokymountaingames.org

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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

Fresh, Local, and Handmade at the Seymour Farmers Market


 Saturdays | June 7 – October 11 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Seymour First Baptist Church Parking Lot, 11621 Chapman Highway, Seymour

Looking for farm-fresh produce and handmade goods straight from your neighbors? The Seymour Farmers Market is your go-to destination for locally grown and crafted products. This open-air market runs every Saturday from June 7 through October 11, offering a variety of seasonal favorites and artisan goods.

 You’ll find:

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables

  • Local honey and farm-fresh eggs

  • Beef, pork, and chicken from area farms

  • Handmade crafts and specialty items

  • All produced by local vendors – no reselling!

This community-focused market is the perfect way to support local agriculture, discover unique crafts, and connect with your neighbors in a friendly, outdoor setting.

Bring your shopping bags and come early for the best selection. See you at the market! More Info

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