In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Scattered Thunderstorms with a High of 91

🗓️ Get Ready to Time Travel at the Totally Rad Vintage Fest!

📰 Dave Landeo’s Tailgate!

📣 Business Spotlight: Upkeep Business

🗓️ Pavilion Farmers Market

📰 KARM Hiring Event - TODAY

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Get Ready to Time Travel at the Totally Rad Vintage Fest!

Break out your neon windbreakers, butterfly clips, and platform sneakers—Totally Rad Vintage Fest is coming to Knoxville on Saturday, October 4th from 10 AM to 5 PM at the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, and it’s going to be a blast from the past you won’t want to miss!

This one-day-only festival celebrates everything iconic from the 80s, 90s, and Y2K eras. Shop from an epic lineup of vintage vendors offering everything from retro fashion and accessories to nostalgic toys, home décor, and records that’ll have you humming your favorite throwback tunes. Whether you're a collector or just love the style, you'll find treasures that bring your childhood memories roaring back.

Gamers, rejoice! The Free-Play Vintage Arcade will have you reliving the golden age of video games—no quarters needed. And if you’re into pop culture history, the Rad Rewind Museum is packed with gadgets, gizmos, and quirky collectibles from decades past.

Don’t forget to document the fun—Totally Rad Vintage Fest offers awesome throwback photo ops perfect for your social feed. Grab your friends, strike a pose, and show the world how totally tubular your day was.

Grab your tickets now and get ready for a day full of vintage vibes, funky fashion, and major nostalgia! More Info

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 31; August 2, 8, 10
  7:30 PM nightly; 2:00 PM indoor matinee on July 27

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

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

Networking:

See Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

Veterans:

Free Veterans’ 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

Upkeep Business: Where Clarity Meets Confidence in Small Business Finances

In a world where many small business owners feel overwhelmed by their finances, Upkeep Business is changing the narrative. This proactive and profit-minded bookkeeping firm is not your average number-crunching operation. Instead, Upkeep focuses on equipping business owners with real financial insight—not just numbers for tax season.

Founded by Tricia Dahlstrom, Upkeep Business was born from her years of accounting and management experience—and her compassion. After witnessing countless small businesses fail from preventable financial missteps, Tricia set out to bridge the gap between traditional accounting and the real-time financial understanding that business owners desperately need.

Now five years in, Upkeep is known for responsive service, transparent monthly financial reviews, and customized QuickBooks training that actually makes sense. Clients don’t just hand over their books—they gain a deeper understanding of cash flow, profit margins, and key performance indicators, empowering them to make smarter decisions.

Beyond the books, Tricia is deeply invested in the community. She volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, co-leads the Corryton IBN networking group, mentors aspiring entrepreneurs through Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, and supports leadership in youth through events like The Great Shake.

With the recent launch of their new client portal, Upkeep Business LLC continues to streamline communication and reporting—helping clients spend less time stressing and more time doing what they love.

Contact Information:

Tricia Dahlstrom
📧 [email protected]
📞 (865) 978-0303
🌐 upkeepbusiness.com

Let Upkeep give you the financial clarity you’ve been missing—because your business deserves more than just tax prep.

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