Water Lantern Festival!

Issue #592

26 Jul

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Partly cloudy with a High of 93

📰 Plan Your Dream Wedding at The Pink Bride Wedding Show!

📣 Business Spotlight: Riverside Coffee Shop

📰 Book Bargains Await! Used Book Sale TODAY!

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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Today’s Record High: 99 in 1993 — Record Low: 56 in 1911

  Water Lantern Festival at Chilhowee Park – A Night of Light, Love & Community

More than just an event—it’s a heartfelt experience you’ll never forget. August 9th | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Water Lantern Festival invites everyone—families, friends, and neighbors—to gather at Chilhowee Park for a magical evening of connection, celebration, and reflection. As the sun dips below the horizon, the park comes alive with food trucks, live music, games, and the warm glow of hundreds of lanterns floating across the water.

Schedule Highlights:
- 6:00 PM: Gates open – enjoy live music, vendors, and tasty bites from food trucks
- 8:30 PM: Personalize your lantern with messages, dreams, or dedications
- 9:00 – 10:00 PM: Lantern Launch – watch the lake light up in a beautiful display of hope and unity
- 10:00 PM: Event ends

The Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly event designed to bring people of all ages and backgrounds together for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and peace.

Tickets are available online. Come early, stay late, and make memories that will shine for a lifetime. More Info

Plan Your Dream Wedding at The Pink Bride Wedding Show!

Planning your big day can be overwhelming with endless ideas coming from every direction—magazines, Pinterest boards, and wedding websites galore. But how do you sift through it all to find what truly fits your vision?

Step away from the screen and step into inspiration at The Pink Bride Wedding Show, happening August 17th (12 PM – 4 PM) at the Knoxville Convention Center. Whether you’re newly engaged or finalizing your finishing touches, this show is your one-stop destination to bring your dream wedding to life.

  • Meet East Tennessee’s top wedding pros

  • Sample scrumptious cakes

  • Admire stunning floral arrangements

  • Get ideas for decor, fashion, and more

Bring your fiancé, family, bridesmaids, or wedding party to enjoy the day together—it’s a fun and interactive way to explore ideas and make decisions. From the moment you walk in, you’ll be inspired and excited by all the possibilities!

Admission info and tickets at ThePinkBride.com

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

The Tennessee Stage Company proudly presents the 35th Shakespeare Festival, Knoxville Shakespeare, featuring two of the Bard’s most beloved plays:

  • Love’s Labour’s Lost
    July 27, 31; August 2, 8, 10
    7:30 PM nightly; 2:00 PM indoor matinee on July 27

  • Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
    July 26; August 1, 3, 7, 9
    7:30 PM nightly; 2:00 PM indoor matinee on August 3

Get ready for an arctic adventure as the award-winning children’s theater company, Broadway Center for the Arts, brings Disney’s Frozen JR. to the Clayton Center for the Arts this July! July 25th - July 27th Tickets here

Boom Bash is back—and bigger than ever! Join Grace Baptist Church for a fun-filled evening the whole family will love. From food to fireworks, this is the summer celebration you won't want to miss! Date: July 26th, festivities begin at 5:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Hwy
Admission: FREE and open to the public For more info, email: [email protected].

Calling all cheese lovers, curious cooks, and DIY foodies! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, dive into some dairy, and discover the magic behind one of the world’s most beloved cheeses. The Art and Science of Making Homemade Mozzarella Cheese workshop is happening on July 31, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Maryville College Downtown Center (118 E Church Ave, Maryville)—and it’s going to be grate. More Info

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Seven Islands State Birding Park as we shine a light on one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures—bats! This family-friendly program is perfect for curious minds ages 6 and up and will explore the fascinating biology, habits, and critical role bats play in Tennessee’s ecosystems. July 31st Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Meet at the Bluebird Barn Cost: $10.00 per adult | FREE for kids under 5 Pre-registration is required More Info

Join us for a fun and flavorful morning at your local Rural King Farmers Market ( 945 McCammon Ave, Maryville)! On Saturday, July 26th from 8 AM to 12 PM, come shop fresh, shop local, and enjoy big savings all in one place. More Info

Networking:

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

Book Bargains Await!
Howard Pinkston Branch Used Book Sale – July 26

The Knox County Friends of the Library invite you to a one-day Used Book Sale on Friday, July 26, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Howard Pinkston Branch Library.

Come browse hundreds of gently used books for all ages and genres—stock your shelves while supporting your local library!

📍 Howard Pinkston Branch Library
7732 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920

Brewing Confidence & Purpose: ABA Next Steps Riverside Coffee Shop Creates Opportunities for Young Adults with Special Needs

At ABA Next Steps Riverside Coffee Shop in Lenoir City, the mission is more than serving coffee—it's about creating meaningful opportunities for young adults with special needs. This unique program is built on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and tailored specifically for individuals who don’t face significant maladaptive behaviors but still benefit from structured life and job skills support.

Each participant has an individualized plan based on thorough assessments, and the goal is to foster independence, confidence, and real-world experience—right inside the welcoming environment of a working coffee shop. The program was founded by Angela, a licensed BCBA with a Master’s in Special Education and a personal connection to the mission: her son, born with Down syndrome, inspired her to build a space where inclusion and purpose thrive.

As a nonprofit, ABA Next Steps is deeply rooted in service. They’re not only offering hands-on education, but also giving families a sense of hope and community.

To learn more about their mission, programs, or how to get involved, visit abanextsteps.com or email Angela at [email protected].

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