In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Light Rain with a High of 84

🗓️  ALES FOR ALZ: Sip for a Cause This August

📰 Movies at the Museums: A September Film Series Under the Stars

🗓️ Dance Your Way at AMP’D: A Silent Disco

📰 Casino Night benefitting Wreaths Across America

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

ALES FOR ALZ: Sip for a Cause This August

Raise your glass for a great cause! ALES FOR ALZ benefits the Knoxville Walk to End Alzheimer’s—the Alzheimer’s Association’s largest annual fundraising event. This month-long campaign brings together some of Knoxville’s favorite breweries and the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter to support research, care, and awareness programs for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

How It Works – The Ales for ALZ Beer Trail

1. Get Your Passport
   Start your beer trail journey by making a donation to one of the participating Venue Teams. You’ll find QR codes on tabletops at each location to make donating quick and easy.

2. Hit the Trail
   From August 1–August 31, visit at least 6 of the 9 participating breweries. Each stop earns you a stamp on your passport when you make a purchase.

3. Score Your Shirt
   Turn in your completed passport to any participating venue and earn your exclusive ALES FOR ALZ t-shirt. Shirts will be available for pickup at Walk Day on Saturday, September 20, or you can arrange to pick yours up at a participating location.

9 Stops. 1 Mission.
Raise a pint, raise awareness, and raise funds at these local favorites:

• XUL Brewing Co.

• The Casual Pint

• Schulz Bräu Brewing Company

• Peaceful Side Brewery

• Orange Hat Brewery

• Hi-Wire Brewing

• Ebony & Ivory Brewing

• Clancy’s Tavern

• Blackhorse Brewery

Together, we can make a difference—one sip at a time. More Info

Movies at the Museums: A September Film Series Under the Stars

This September, the Historic House Museums of Knoxville are teaming up to bring you Movies at the Museums—a free, three-part outdoor movie series that blends cinematic magic with local history. On the first three Fridays of the month, you can enjoy beloved films in the scenic settings of three different historic sites, each offering its own unique charm and atmosphere.

From swashbuckling pirate adventures to epic fantasy quests and high-speed, tire-squealing comedy, each movie night offers something special for every type of film lover. Bring your chairs, blankets, and favorite movie-watching snacks (or grab concessions on site) and settle in for an unforgettable evening. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged to help support the preservation of these treasured Knoxville landmarks.

Event Schedule:

• Friday, September 5 – Mabry-Hazen House
  Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
  Presented by Pellissippi State Community College
  www.mabryhazen.com

• Friday, September 12 – Marble Springs State Historic Site
  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
  Presented by 865 Axe
  www.marblesprings.net

• Friday, September 19 – Blount Mansion
  Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
  Presented by Borderland Tees
  www.blountmansion.org

Details:

• Grounds open at 6:00 PM

• Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8:15 PM, start times not exact)

• Concessions available at each location

Come for the movie, stay for the history, and help preserve Knoxville’s rich heritage while making memories under the September sky.

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

Bourbon enthusiasts, this one’s for you! By popular demand, 35 North Farragut Bar & Grill is proud to present a truly special whiskey experience: the Buffalo Trace Four Cornerstones Advanced Class #421, happening Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM. https://the35north.com/knoxville-35-north-events

Mark your calendars for a true East Tennessee tradition! Join us on Friday, August 15th from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at Big Ridge State Park for the 44th Annual Bluegrass Festival—an evening filled with music, community, and summer fun under the stars. More Info

Get ready to look to the skies! The 7th Annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival is lifting off once again in Townsend on August 16th (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM), offering a magical evening of floating colors, local flavors, and family-friendly fun. More Info

Get ready to spread your wings at the 15th Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival, presented by Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville! This beloved summer tradition returns on August 16th, and is packed with family-friendly fun, nature education, and wildlife experiences celebrating our feathered friends. More details and tickets available at: ijams.org

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

Dance Your Way at AMP’D: A Silent Disco at AMSE

Get ready to light up the night at AMP’D, the ultimate silent disco experience at the American Museum of Science and Energy! On Friday, August 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT, the museum transforms into a vibrant dance floor where you control the vibe.

Slip on your wireless headphones and choose from three music genre channels, each spinning a different beat to keep you moving. Want to follow the rhythm with some fun choreography? Join in with our live line dance instructor. Prefer to freestyle? Go for it! This night is all about dancing your way—no noise, no pressure, just pure fun.

Grab your crew, pick your channel, and let the music take over. Whether you’re a dance floor regular or just in it for the laughs, AMP’D promises a night you won’t forget.. More Info

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