In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Heavy Thunderstorm with a High of 84

📰 Shop the Old City Market!

📰 2025 Epiphone Student Guitar Design Exhibition & Auction

📰 Holleroo Street Fair!

📰 Children’s Reading Festival

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Shop the Old City Market!

Mark your calendars and make your Sundays extra sweet! On the third Sunday of each month from 11AM–4PM, the 100 Block of West Jackson Avenue in the Old City transforms into a vibrant, car-free marketplace bursting with creativity, community, and charm.

During the most delightful months of the year, Old City Market brings together a rotating lineup of local artists, makers, and vendors offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and artwork to sweet treats and specialty goods.

Whether you're searching for unique gifts, supporting small businesses, or just soaking up the atmosphere, this market is the perfect way to bid those Sunday blues goodbye and wrap up your weekend with something special.

Come stroll, shop, snack, and savor the spirit of the Old City! More Info

Experience Artistic Innovation at the 2025 Epiphone Student Guitar Design Exhibition & Auction

 Now through May 30th | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Dogwood Arts Gallery, 123 W Jackson Ave

The 2025 Epiphone Student Guitar Design Exhibition & Auction is now on display, showcasing the incredible talents of youth artists from across East Tennessee. Held at the Dogwood Arts Gallery throughout the month of May, this creative and colorful exhibit features 20 custom-designed Epiphone guitars, each transformed into a unique work of art by students.

From high schools to home schools, participating institutions include:

• Bearden High School

• Concord Christian School

• Farragut High School

• Gibbs High School

• Home School

• Jefferson Middle School

• Karns High School

• L&N STEM Academy

• Maryville High School

• West Valley Middle School

  Support local students, celebrate the arts, and maybe even take home a one-of-a-kind piece of musical artistry! More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

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

Beer lovers, mark your calendars! Gatlinburg Brewing Company is hosting its 4th Annual Homebrew Competition on Saturday, May 17, from 12 PM to 3 PM at their location on 870 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Suite 4. More Info

May 20, nature lovers are invited to explore Collier Preserve during a pair of guided nature walks. Led by a knowledgeable Master Gardener, these walks begin at 11 a.m. Participants should meet at the Powell Public Library, 330 W. Emory Road.

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

Holleroo Street Fair!

Mark your calendar for an unforgettable day at the Annual Holleroo Street Fair on Saturday, May 17th! This beloved neighborhood event is back and bigger than ever — and best of all, it’s FREE to attend!

 What to Expect:

• A vibrant lineup of local vendors showcasing unique handmade goods, crafts, and treats

• Tasty eats from local food trucks and culinary artisans

• High-energy live music performances to keep the good vibes going all day

• The always-thrilling soap box derby — a favorite for kids and grown-ups alike

• Fun activities for the whole family

This street fair is all about bringing the community together for a day of celebration, connection, and hometown pride. Whether you're a longtime local or a first-time visitor, there's something for everyone at Holleroo!

 Don’t miss out — come celebrate with us and experience the heart of our neighborhood in full swing! More Info

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