In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Rain with a High of 70

📰 Sweet Summer Fun at the 2025 Peach Festival

📰 Heal the Natural Way: Herbal First Aid Class

📰 72nd Annual Karns Community Fair 

📰 Legacy Parks Foundation Day of Play - June 11th

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Sweet Summer Fun at the 2025 Peach Festival – May 31st! 11am EDT
Putnam County Fairgrounds – Cookeville, TN

Get ready for a peachy good time! The 2025 Peach Festival is back on May 31st with a full day of summer fun, family-friendly entertainment, and all things peachy!

Festival Highlights:
🍑 FREE Parking
🍑 FREE Kids Zone & Entry for Kids
🍑 FREE Petting Zoo
🍑 Only $3 Adult Admission
🍑 An official Tour Stop of The Peach Truck 🚚

🍑 Peach-Flavored Everything!

• Peach cobbler a la mode

• Peach cobbler cheesecake

• Peach cookies, sodas, tea, lemonade & more!

Live Music & Entertainment

• Bounce on the bungee trampoline

• Enjoy helicopter rides and axe throwing

• Get glammed up with permanent jewelry, boutiques, and charm/hat/flower bars

📸 Special Experiences:

• Peach Photography Minis by BettyJean Co.

• Train rides, face painting, and nonstop fun for the whole family!

Celebrate the sweetest fruit of the season with delicious treats, live performances, and hands-on fun. Mark your calendars for May 31st—you don’t want to miss this juicy event! More Info

Heal the Natural Way: Herbal First Aid Class

Ready to take your summer wellness into your own hands—naturally? Join Herbalist Debbie Dickie for a hands-on Herbal First Aid Class at the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center and learn how to turn nature into your medicine cabinet. June 7th, 1:30pm at Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center.

From bug bites and poison ivy to dehydration and minor injuries, summer can come with a few aches and pains. But long before drugstores lined every corner, our ancestors turned to plants to soothe and heal. Now you can, too!

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify and use common herbs for first aid

• Simple, effective remedies for typical summer ailments

• Traditional methods of plant-based healing, perfect for beginners

 What’s Included:

• A handmade herbal remedy to take home

• A how-to worksheet to start your own Summer Herbal First Aid Kit

No previous herbal knowledge is needed—just curiosity and a love for natural living!

Come explore the wisdom of the past and leave empowered to treat the bumps and scrapes of summer the old-fashioned way. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

Get ready, Farragut! It’s time to bring color, creativity, and community spirit to the heart of town with Chalk the Plaza—a vibrant celebration of art and fun happening on Friday, May 31st from 1 PM to 6 PM at 101 N Campbell Station Road. More Info

Get ready for a soulful celebration in downtown Morristown! The Between the Lakes Blues Festival is set for Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Rose Center Museum, located at 442 West 2nd North Street. Doors open at 11:45 AM. 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

72nd Annual Karns Community Fair

Get ready to celebrate a true East Tennessee tradition! The Karns Community Fair, the longest-running fair in Tennessee, is back for its 72nd year of family fun, entertainment, and community spirit. July 19 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Karns High School (2710 Byington Solway Rd) | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM  FREE Admission

What to Expect:

• Vendor booths with local crafts, goods, and giveaways

• Family-friendly games and activities in the midway

• Live entertainment and community performances

• Delicious fair food and sweet treats

• A welcoming small-town atmosphere full of neighbors and new friends

Headline Entertainment:
We're thrilled to welcome Daniel Michael Crane as this year’s headlining performer! Don’t miss this exciting show!

Whether you're a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor, the Karns Community Fair promises a day full of fun and memories. Bring the whole family and celebrate summer with your community! More Info

Legacy Parks Foundation Day of Play - June 11th

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