In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Cloudy with a High of 79

🗓️ Paint & Gogh: The Immersive Painting Experience

📰 Network & Learn - Break the Stuck: Mastering Momentum to Breakthrough

🗓️ A Night Out with New Friends | Dinner with Strangers

🗓️ Dance the Day Away at Kern’s Food Hall’s All-Ages Silent Disco

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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Paint & Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Discover your inner artist at Paint & Gogh: The Immersive Experience. Set inside the breathtaking Van Gogh exhibit, this guided workshop invites you to choose from iconic masterpieces and create your own with step-by-step instructions.

All supplies—canvas, brushes, and paints—are included, so you can relax, sip in the atmosphere, and focus on bringing your vision to life. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, this is a fun and creative way to experience art beyond the gallery walls. More Info and reserve your spot

Dance the Day Away at Kern’s Food Hall’s All-Ages Silent Disco

Get ready to groove—All‑Ages Silent Disco at Kern’s Food Hall is hitting the scene on Sunday, August 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It’s a vibrant, family-friendly event where guests of all ages—from kids to parents—lace up and dance under the summer sky. You bring the energy, music flows through wireless headphones, turning the outdoor event lawn into a colorful, rhythmic haven.

Hosted by Silent Disco Knox at Kern’s Food Hall (2201 Kern’s Rising Way), this interactive dance party invites everyone to tune into their favorite tunes—whether that’s Disney favorites, Taylor Swift hits, or throwback tracks. Multiple music channels ensure the vibe stays fresh, allowing every dancer to switch the soundtrack mid-spin. silent disco knox

When it comes to fun, food, and connection, Kern’s Food Hall delivers on all fronts. The venue’s vibrant mix of eateries, boutiques, and festival-ready lawn create the perfect backdrop for spontaneous dance-offs, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Plus, hearing your own beat on silent headphones while watching others dance to theirs is pure joy. More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

Ready to flex that vocabulary after a drink or two? 🍻 Join us for BUZZED!, an adults-only spelling bee happening August 29 at 7:00 PM at Hi-Wire Brewing in Knoxville! More Info

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. More Info

Big Kahuna Wing Festival - Get ready for one of the South’s tastiest and most exciting events—The Big Kahuna Wing Festival returns this Labor Day weekend on August 31st at The World’s Fair Park! More Info

Boating Safety Course - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will host the BOAT AMERICA boating safety course on Saturday, September 6th, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Carson-Newman University, 1645 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City. Register by September 3rd by emailing [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org.

Step back in time and celebrate the rich traditions of the Cherokee people at the Cherokee Fall Festival, happening September 6th–7th at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, TN. More Info

Creative Writing Series - The UT Creative Writing Program is hosting a special evening celebrating the debut short story collections of two of its accomplished alumnae: Samantha Edmonds and Mariah Rigg. The reading will take place on Monday, September 8th, at 7:00 pm in the Lindsay Young Auditorium of John C. Hodges Library, Room 101 on the UT campus at 1015 Volunteer Blvd. Admission is free and open to the public.

Get ready for... Camp GalFunction: A 2-Year Celebration! Grab your marshmallow roasting sticks for the ultimate end-of-summer camp-themed celebration! Join us on Tuesday, September 16th at 7 PM as we celebrate two incredible years at The Hub Pro Studio with a night full of cozy, camp-inspired fun. More Info

Grab your clubs and join the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and fundraising at Golfing for Kidneys on Thursday, September 18th, from 2:00–5:00 PM. The event will be held at Topgolf Knoxville (11400 Outlet Drive, Farragut). More Info

Networking:

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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

A Night Out with New Friends | Dinner with Strangers

Looking to expand your social circle and enjoy a memorable evening in great company? A Night Out with New Friends: Knoxville | Dinner with Strangers 2025 offers just that—a unique dining experience designed for mingling, connection, and making new friends over a delicious meal. These events turn the usual dinner out into something far more exciting and meaningful.

The format promises an engaging blend of social dining and conversation—perfect whether you're new to Knoxville or simply eager to meet like-minded people. If past Dinner with Strangers events are any indication, expect thoughtfully arranged tables, a lively atmosphere, and an icebreaker-fueled evening that helps you effortlessly strike up conversations.

Tickets are available starting from approximately $43, with added discounts up to $20 through August 30th. Great value for an event that is as much about experience as it is about dinner. There are many dates to choose from, enabling at least one to meet your schedule. More Info

Network & Learn - Break the Stuck: Mastering Momentum to Breakthrough

Are you a professional woman feeling stuck in your business or personal growth? On Tuesday, September 9th at 11:00 AM, eWomenNetwork Knoxville is hosting “Break the Stuck: Mastering Momentum to Breakthrough to an Unprecedented Level of Success” presented by Felicia Searcy. Led by Abigail Tiefenthaler, this in-person event will give you tools to overcome procrastination, beat self-doubt, and finally gain the momentum you’ve been missing.

Early bird pricing is available through September 6th: $39 for members and $85 for non-members. After that, tickets are $49 for members and $105 for non-members.

Join a room full of motivated professional women and walk away with strategies to reset your trajectory and break through to the next level of success.
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