In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Sunny with a High of 73

📰 Celebrate Freedom at the 2025 MLK March/Parade and Juneteenth Celebration

📰 Smoky Mountain Quilters 2025 Quilt Show

📰 Family Tree Walk at the Knoxville Botanical Garden

📰 Celebrate Tennessee Statehood Day at Mabry-Hazen House

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Join the Knoxville community for a powerful day of remembrance, celebration, and unity at the 2025 MLK March/Parade and Juneteenth Celebration! This vibrant annual tradition honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrates African American freedom, heritage, and culture.

Parade Line-Up
Where: Chilhowee Park
When: Line-up begins at 8:30 AM | Step-Off at 10:00 AM

Following the parade, the festivities continue at:

Juneteenth Celebration
Where: Dr. Walter Hardy Park, 2089 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Knoxville, TN
When: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Enjoy live entertainment, music, delicious food, local vendors, and family-friendly fun! Last year, over 1,000 attendees and 50 vendors made it an unforgettable celebration—don’t miss your chance to be part of it this year.

Let’s come together to honor the past, celebrate progress, and inspire the future! More Info

Smoky Mountain Quilters 2025 Quilt Show: A Celebration of Craft and Creativity

Get ready to be dazzled by color, creativity, and craftsmanship at the Smoky Mountain Quilters 2025 Quilt Show, happening June 20–21 at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. This annual event brings together over 200 stunning quilts from across the country, all competing for more than $7,800 in prize money!

Event Dates & Times

• June 20 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• June 21 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Quilt Competition
Quilts will compete across 14 categories, including a special Junior Division (age 16 and under) and 14 special awards. Entry submissions open January 1 and close April 12 (or once capacity is reached)—so submit early if you want to participate!

Featured Events

• Antique Quilt Turning (Friday at 11 AM & 1 PM) with Merikay Waldvogel, Jan Wass, and Cindy Stuart

• “Go Tell It!” Storytelling Project with the Quilt Alliance – share your quilt stories for preservation

• Quilt Appraisals by certified appraiser Cindy Stuart (appointment required – call 865-386-0940)

More to Explore

• Boutique with handcrafted items by guild members

• Vendors offering quilting supplies and more

• Scavenger hunt for kids and the young at heart

This is a must-see event for quilt lovers, crafters, and families! For more details or to submit a quilt, visit www.smokymtnquilters.com

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

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

Family Tree Walk at the Knoxville Botanical Garden

Enjoy a fun and educational morning outdoors with the Family Tree Walk at the Knoxville Botanical Garden! Led by arborist Rachel Broskey from Davey Tree Company, this family-friendly walk is the perfect way to explore the beauty of trees and nature together.

Whether you’re a curious kid or a nature-loving adult, there’s something for everyone to discover on this guided adventure. Just one registration is needed per family—be sure to include all participant names for an accurate headcount.

June 13 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM  Meet at the Visitors Center, Knoxville Botanical Garden | 🎟 Free – Registration Required (One per family)

 Come connect with nature and grow your family tree of knowledge! More Info

Celebrate Tennessee Statehood Day at Mabry-Hazen House

Join the celebration of Tennessee’s 229th Statehood Day with a special Open House at the historic Mabry-Hazen House! In honor of Tennessee’s admission to the Union on June 1, 1796, the house will offer free tours of the beautifully preserved home and grounds from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, May 31.

Explore East Tennessee history as living historians bring the past to life with stories, artifacts, and demonstrations. It’s a perfect family-friendly way to celebrate Tennessee’s rich heritage—don’t miss this chance to step back in time at one of Knoxville’s historic treasures! FREE ADMISSION! More Info

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