In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Mostly Cloudy with a High of 82

📰 Whispering Wings: A Butterfly Release

📰 Line Dancing at RiverView Family Farm

📰 Sunset Cinema: Free Family Movie Nights in Knox County Parks!

📰 Health & Happiness Events with ARC

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Whispering Wings: A Butterfly Release

Step into a magical afternoon at Ancient Lore Village for Whispering Wings: A Butterfly Release, a celebration of nature, renewal, and wonder. Set in the heart of the Village’s lush gardens, this family-friendly event offers an enchanting experience as over 150 butterflies take flight into the summer sky.

Event Highlights:

• Witness a mass butterfly release—a breathtaking moment of beauty and serenity.

• 25 lucky guests will have the chance to release a butterfly themselves.

• Create your own whimsical butterfly craft to take home.

• Learn about the butterfly life cycle with educational handouts tailored to East Tennessee.

• Take stunning photos in the picturesque gardens, filled with wildflowers and fluttering wings.

• Outdoor Bar Open – Sip on signature cocktails and enjoy snacks while taking in the sights.

This event is perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone who appreciates the peaceful magic of the outdoors. Whether you're marveling at the butterflies or enjoying a leisurely garden stroll, Whispering Wings promises an unforgettable experience.

 Tickets: $15.99
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the beauty of nature in a truly magical setting. More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

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.

Cinderella ballet performance presented by Pursuit School of Dance on May 23 at 7 PM and May 24 at 6 PM at The Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge, TN. A beautiful tale told through graceful movement and stunning choreography—perfect for the whole family! More Info

Get ready for a magical night of nostalgia and family fun as Ijams Nature Center and Central Cinema kick off the Movies Under the Stars outdoor film series with the animated classic An American Tail! May 23 | Doors at 7:00 PM | Movie at dark | Ijams Nature Center Visitor Center Lawn More Info

Get ready to throw on your stars, stripes, and party spirit for an unforgettable night at the Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM! Hosted at Suttree's High Gravity Tavern and stretching across downtown Knoxville, this patriotic party promises a night of contests, prizes, and all-American fun. More Info

Networking:

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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

Sunset Cinema: Free Family Movie Nights in Knox County Parks!

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of free outdoor movies with Knox County Parks & Recreation’s Sunset Cinema series! Bring the whole family, pack a picnic blanket, and enjoy some of your favorite films under the stars.

Each movie night kicks off with pre-screening activities at 7 PM, followed by the film at dusk. Classic movie concessions will be available for purchase—because what’s a movie without popcorn? 🍿

Summer 2025 Schedule:

• May 30 – Garfield Movie at Clayton Park

• June 13 – Inside Out at Carter Park

• June 27 – Wicked at Carl Cowan Park

• July 11 – Moana at Powell Station Park

• July 25 – The Minecraft Movie at French Memorial Park

Admission is FREE!

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy family-friendly films, fun activities, and community spirit at beautiful Knox County parks. We’ll see you at the movies! More Info

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