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Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Tommy Baker have officially launched the Veterans Connect Portal - a new statewide platform built to help service members, Veterans, and military families cut through the noise and actually find the support they've earned. The portal is live now at tnveteransconnect.tn.gov and is available to all of Tennessee's more than 430,000 Veterans, no matter where they live in the state.

The Veterans Connect Portal brings together services across employment, healthcare, housing, education, and community programs into a single, trusted destination - so instead of piecing together resources from a dozen different agencies and organizations, Veterans and their families have one clear starting point. The platform also helps Veteran Service Organizations, local governments, and agency partners better coordinate with each other and follow through on connecting individuals to the services they need.

The portal launched in recognition of Armed Forces Day and reflects the state's pledge to honor military service not just in words - but in action. If you or someone you love has served, this is worth bookmarking today. More Info

Blue Ridge Yoga (623 N. Campbell Station Rd) in Farragut is marking its 11th anniversary with something genuinely generous: from May 20th through June 1st, new students and returning members (away for more than a year) can grab a one-month unlimited membership for just $11 - normally $49.

That's unlimited in-studio classes, unlimited livestream classes, access to the on-demand video library, and monthly workshops and community events, all for less than most people spend on coffee in a week. No contracts, no strings attached.

Over the past eleven years, the studio has helped raise more than $200,000 for local nonprofits - from the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley and Zoo Knoxville to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee and Bridge Refugee Services. Classes are taught by instructors with a wide range of backgrounds and styles, and whether you're brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, the studio prides itself on being a place where people actually feel at home.

Additional discounts are available for families, teachers, students, and military members. Their website will show the $11 membership offer starting on May 20th. In the meantime, to learn more about Blue Ridge Yoga, click here.

It's not just bourbon with a different label — and this class will prove it. Tennessee Whiskey 202 is coming to The Vault Room on June 4th at 6:30 PM, presented by Liquor Vault and Whiskey University - and this isn't your average tasting.

It's a guided deep dive into what actually sets Tennessee whiskey apart: the process, the history, the science, and the story behind the spirit that's been made right here in this region for generations.

You'll sample six Tennessee whiskeys side by side, with a shared appetizer included to complement the experience. Whether you're a casual whiskey drinker or already chasing your Whiskey University certification, this is the kind of class that changes how you taste.

Spots are limited - this sells out fast - so grab yours before June 4th sneaks up on you. More Info & Tickets

Nief-Norf SYNNERGY comes to Knoxville June 24th–27th - a four-day contemporary music festival and conference that's genuinely unlike anything else happening in East Tennessee this summer. Think cutting-edge new music performed live by world-class artists, with 12 free public concerts woven throughout the week. No ticket required. Just show up and listen.

The lineup is stacked: 21 world premieres will be performed during the festival, alongside landmark works like Steve Reich's iconic "Drumming" and "Music for 18 Musicians" — two pieces that changed the landscape of American music and are rarely performed live anywhere. The acclaimed Bergamot Quartet is among the featured ensembles, joining 45 performing artists and 25 composers for a week of music that pushes boundaries without losing the thread of what makes live performance extraordinary.

For musicians, composers, and serious listeners, the full SYNNERGY conference is available on a pay-what-you-can basis (suggested $40+) - an unusually accessible entry point for a professional-level event of this caliber. More Info

Mikey Caloca says that line on a video to anyone thinking about joining his community, and on the surface it sounds like the kind of thing every online creator says. But Mikey's Money House is genuinely a different setup than most.

It's not a course. It's not Mikey-on-a-stage. It's a few hundred regular people - most of them rebuilding credit, climbing out of debt, or trying to figure out a side hustle - actually talking to each other. Members share their progress, members help each other, and Mikey jumps in too. He gives out gift cards every week to people who post wins ("like it is candy," in his words), spins a wheel live, and uses the whole thing as a way to keep people accountable.

His pitch to new members is about as un-guru as it gets:

"I just want you to get better with your money."

If you've tried the YouTube-rabbit-hole version of fixing your finances and it didn't stick, this is the opposite of that. Three live classes a week. A curriculum you can start tonight. A room full of people doing the same work.

→ Step inside Mikey's Money House

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Recurring events

🗓️ May 19th - Ice cream lovers across East Tennessee are invited to celebrate Customer Appreciation Night at Bruster's Real Ice Cream on Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at these locations: 906 E Emory Rd, Knoxville; 7670 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville; 1043 Old Cedar Bluff Rd #2284, Knoxville; 11692 Parkside Drive, Farragut; 1400 W Broadway Ave, Maryville

🗓️ May 19th–24th - One of Knoxville’s premier sporting events is back this spring as the Visit Knoxville Open returns to Holston Hills Country Club. More Info

🗓️ May 20th - Mabry-Hazen House invites you to Porch Time II — a casual, after-hours historical happy hour on May 20th from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM atop Mabry's Hill. Once known as Night At The Museum, the event has a new name that fits it perfectly: the sweeping wraparound porch of this stunning 1858 Italianate home is where people naturally gather, linger, and connect. More Info

🗓️ May 20th - Sevendust and Atreyu co-headline a massive rock night at The Mill & Mine at 6:50 PM, joined by Fire From The Gods and American Adrenalin. More Info

🗓️ May 20th–24th - Disney's Beauty and the Beast comes to the Tennessee Theatre (604 S. Gay Street), with multiple performances throughout the week, including matinees and evening shows to fit your schedule. More Info & Tickets

🗓️ May 23rd - Grammy-Nominated, award-winning country artist Brandon Maddox - a Nashville songwriter with a catalog of around 2,000 original songs and a sound that's pure, down-home country - is performing at Iron Works Grille on the River (1641 Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains), running 6:00 PM–9:00 PM. More Info

🗓️ May 23rd - Katie Holt visits Good Girl Books (7685 South Northshore Drive) on May 23rd at 7:00 PM for an Author Chat & Signing celebrating her brand new novel, The Last Page — her second book, releasing May 12th. RSVP to [email protected] to save your spot. More Info

🗓️ May 23rd - BBQ lovers, this is one event you won’t want to miss. The first-ever TMG Fest: Block Party & Demo Day is coming to Knoxville from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM, bringing together live-fire cooking, top pitmasters, and a full day of food and fun. More Info & Tickets

🗓️ May 24th - Mabry-Hazen House and The Kraken's Cup Tearoom are joining forces for Steeped in History: Tea and Tradition at Pine Hill Cottage from 2:00 PM–4:00 PM - a charming class and tasting that pulls back the velvet curtain on Victorian tea culture, etiquette, and elegance. More Info

🗓️ May 25th - Fountain City Town Hall presents Honor Fountain City Day in the Park from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM at Fountain City Park — a free, family-friendly community celebration honoring the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives in service of our country. More Info

🗓️ May 29th - guests are invited to “Yoga at the Zoo,” a special after-hours fundraiser designed to create a relaxing and memorable experience while supporting wildlife conservation efforts. The evening will begin with a surprise up-close animal encounter before transitioning into an all-levels yoga class surrounded by the unique sights and sounds of the zoo. Event details and tickets are available through Blue Ridge Yoga Events.

🗓️ May 29th-30th - Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts is celebrating 15 years of circus arts in Knoxville with a whimsical new production, “Circus Extravaganza: Small World Under the Big Top.” Performances will take place May 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and May 30 with two performances scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Doors open one hour before each performance. More Info

🗓️ May 29th-30th - Comedian Heather McMahan is bringing The Bamboozled Tour to the Bijou Theatre (803 S. Gay Street) for two nights, at 8:00 PM - and both shows are being filmed as her live comedy special. More Info for May 29th | More Info for May 30th

🗓️ May 30th - KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival - Get ready for a day bursting with creativity as Dogwood Arts transforms Emory Place into a vibrant open-air art and music experience on May 30 from noon to 8 p.m. More Info

🗓️ May 30th - The Discover Knoxville Expo comes to the Hardin Valley Event Center (2620 Willow Point Way) from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, presented by BeLocal K-Town. It features 50+ local vendors showcasing the businesses, services, and resources that make this community feel like home, plus a live local band and BeLocal Bingo. More Info

🗓️ May 30th - The Marble City Opera 2026 Summer Festival opens at the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge with Josephine — a stunning one-woman opera by composer Tom Cipullo. More Info

🗓️ May 30th - Knoxville's Largest Kids' Party returns to the World's Fair Park Performance Lawn from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM — and it lives up to the name. More Info

🗓️ May 30th - Knoxville Margarita Festival - Get ready to raise a glass at the third annual Knoxville Margarita Festival on May 30th at The Mill & Mine. This lively evening event invites guests to sample creative margaritas from some of the area’s favorite restaurants as they compete for the title of Best Margarita in Knoxville. More Info

🗓️ May 30th - Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a one-of-a-kind race experience at the brand-new Red Panda Run 5K on May 30 at Zoo Knoxville. More Info

🗓️ May 31st - Amadeus Concert Ensemble closes its 2025–2026 season in grand fashion with Rachmaninoff & Friends - a free concert at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (711 S. Northshore Drive). More Info

🗓️ June 1st - This day marks Tennessee's 230th Statehood Day, commemorating the day in 1796 when Tennessee became the 16th state in the union — a moment that happened at Blount Mansion in downtown Knoxville. More Info

🗓️ June 1st-24th - Camp Webb runs June 1st through July 24th and offers more than 70 summer camps - welcoming kids from age 4 (Camp Wonderoo for pre-K) through rising 7th graders for a summer packed with adventure, sports, specialty skills, and memories. More Info

🗓️ June 2nd - Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening comes to the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 PM — a full night of Zeppelin's greatest music performed with the reverence, power, and authenticity that only Jason Bonham can bring. More Info

🗓️ June 3rd - The City of Knoxville's Kid A' Riffic Fun in the Park series launches from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Chilhowee Park, kicking things off with Touch-A-Truck, kazoo fun, hands-on arts and crafts, and a food truck on site. More Info

🗓️ June 5th - Used Book Sale at the Corryton Branch Library (7733 Corryton Road, Corryton) | 1:30–5:00 PM More Info

🗓️ June 5th - 7th - Shoppers and vintage lovers are invited to experience a weekend of unique finds and local flair as Vintage Market Days® of Knoxville returns June 5–7 with its spring event, “The Vintage Passport.” More Info

🗓️ June 5th-6th - Rhinestone Fest takes over Knoxville's Historic Old City for a free, family-friendly celebration of all things Dolly Parton. Expect a Dolly-themed marketplace packed with handmade and fabulous finds inspired by the glitz, glamour, and charm of the one and only, alongside live music on the main stage. More Info

🗓️ June 5th-21st -If you have ever dreamed of stumbling upon a Golden Ticket, now's their chance to live it. Knoxville Children's Theatre is staging a live production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory running June 5th-21st. More Info

🗓️ June 6th - Grammy-Nominated, award-winning country artist Brandon Maddox - a Nashville songwriter with a catalog of around 2,000 original songs and a sound that's pure, down-home country - is performing at Iron Works Grille on the River (1641 Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains), running 6:00 PM–9:00 PM. More Info

🗓️ June 6th - Blount Mansion Association invites you to Martinis at the Mansion - their annual garden party fundraiser - at 5:30 PM at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center (200 W. Hill Ave). More Info

🗓️ June 6th - The Knoxville Firefighters Association presents Long Run Rocks — A Tribute to the Eagles at Chilhowee Park at 8:00 PM. Expect a full night of Eagles classics — "Hotel California," "Take It Easy," "New Kid in Town," and more — performed live in one of Knoxville's most iconic outdoor venues. More Info

🗓️ June 6th - Marble City Opera heads outdoors for its beloved annual Opera in the Park — a free concert at Lakeshore Park. More Info

🗓️ June 11th - Paul Thorn, the Mississippi-born singer-songwriter beloved for his warm, witty, deeply human take on life, love, and the South, comes to the Bijou Theatre at 8:00 PM - presented by local music legend WDVX. More Info

🗓️ June 12th-13th - Used Book Sale at the Cedar Bluff Branch Library (9045 Cross Park Drive) | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM More Info

🗓️ June 13th - The Red, White & Bloom Makers Market takes over the Hardin Valley Event Center Pavilion (2620 Willow Point Way) from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, bringing together 70 local artisans, bakers, and crafters under one roof - plus food trucks. More Info

🗓️ June 14th - Fashion, nature, and a whole lot of Technicolor - this year's Fleurish might be the most stunning one yet. Fleurish, Ijams Nature Center's annual sustainable fashion show, returns from 6:00–9:00 PM on the Ijams lawn. More Info

🗓️ June 18th, 20th - The season closes with two performances of The Tragedy of Carmen — a 90-minute adaptation of Bizet's iconic Carmen - at the Historic Grove Theatre in Oak Ridge. More Info

🗓️ June 18th-28th - PAT, the acclaimed one-woman play written and performed by Lisa Soland, returns for a limited engagement, now making its debut at the Jenny Boyd Theatre on the campus of the University of Tennessee - UT's newly opened performance space. More Info & Tickets

🗓️ June 20th - Celebrate summer in full bloom at the Lavender Festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Jackson Square. This free, family-friendly event transforms the historic district into a vibrant day of shopping, music, food, and fun. More Info

🗓️ June 20th - Knoxville Brewfest returns to World's Fair Park, with 60+ local and regional breweries pouring from 4:30 PM–8:30 PM — including gluten-free and non-alcoholic options. Live music, local food vendors, and a beautiful outdoor setting make this one of Knoxville's most beloved annual events. More Info

🗓️ June 23rd - Used Book Sale at the Carter Branch Library (9036 Asheville Highway) | 1:00–7:00 PM More Info

🗓️ June 27th - Used Book Sale at the Karns Branch Library (7516 Oak Ridge Hwy) | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM More Info

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🗓️Free Veterans’ Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 17 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly. Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

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