In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Scattered Showers with a High of 85

🗓️ Marble City Opera Presents Tenors, Tuxedos, and Stalactites

📰 Knox County's First All-Boys Charter School Welcomes Students

📰 Power of the Purse for Knox County Mobile Meals

🗓️ National Fox Day - Bring your Fox to Carolina Ale House

🗓️ Upcoming Events (TODAY: Veteran’s Breakfasts, Music, and India Fest)

🗓️ Event Showcase: Sober in Knoxville End-of-Summer Celebration, Whiskey on the River Cruise, Dog Daze Festival and Competition

🏡 Real Estate: Should I use a REALTOR?

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities

Marble City Opera Presents Tenors, Tuxedos, and Stalactites

Marble City Opera kicks off its twelfth season on Saturday, August 17th at 5:00 p.m. with a concert titled Tenors, Tuxedos, and Stalactites. The performance will be inside Historic Cherokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway, where the temperature is always 58° and the acoustics are excellent. Tickets for the concert are $25 and are on sale now at MarbleCityOpera.com/tickets.

Marble City Opera brings world class singers, directors, and conductors to the stage while maintaining a dedication to creating opportunities for local, regional, and emerging artists. Marble City Opera is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with strong community ties and connections to other organizations, businesses, schools, and artists within Knoxville, and the East Tennessee community.

-contributed by Frank M.

Knox County's First All-Boys Charter School Welcomes Students

Knoxville Preparatory School has opened its doors as Knox County Schools' first all-boys charter school. Located at 967 Irwin St., Knox Prep starts with 105 sixth graders.

The school plans to expand annually, reaching a full capacity of 700 students by the 2030-2031 school year, eventually serving as both a middle and high school.

National Fox Day - Bring Your Fox to Carolina Ale House

National Fox Day is on Thursday, August 8th! Like Fox Body Mustangs?Bring your Fox if you have one. If you don’t own one, don’t worry, all Ford Mustangs are welcome! Stop by Carolina Ale House, 9045 Kingston Pike at 6pm for a meet and greet, and hang out for a couple of hours for conversation and food.

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Community:

India Fest: on Saturday, August 3rd from 11am-7pm at the Hindu Community Center, 8580 Hickory Creek Road in Lenoir City, free admission

Emotional Sobriety: Each Thursday at 5pm at The Kraken’s Cup. The Kracken’s Cup has partnered with Sober in Knoxville to create a safe and accepting environment for their N Knoxville meetups. Questions? Email [email protected].

Irish Fest on the Hill: on Saturday, August 10th from 4pm-10pm at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 Vine Avenue, $15 admission, kids & dogs are free

Classic Movie at the Tennessee Theatre:
Star Wars - The Return of the Jedi and Thelma and Louise are showing on Saturday, August 10th, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Jurassic Park are showing on Saturday, August 24th, More Info

German Fest: on Saturday, August 24th from 11am-8pm at First Lutheran Church, 1207 N Broadway, free admission

Food:

Cover Crops - Don't Leave Your Garden Naked: on Thursday, August 8th from 10:30-11:30am, join Master Gardener Marsha Lehman to learn what cover crop seeds to sow in August and September to protect the soil and feed the microbes until next spring, at UT Extension Eastern Region Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd, free event, More Info

Tea Flights: offered Mondays - Thursdays at The Spice and Tea Exchange. Limited to 4 people per group at $8.99/person. Call the store for more information (865) 985-0913

Music:

Hillbilly Thomists and Fiddling Leona: at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday, August 3rd. Enjoy some of your bluegrass favorites as well as Leona’s fresh take on fiddling! Tickets are on sale now! Partial proceeds benefit the Chesterton Academy, a local classical model high school, More Info/Tickets

Tim White & Troublesome Hollow: at Union County Opry on Saturday, August 17th at 7pm, 150 Main Street in Maynardville, More Info

August Live Music Month by WDVX: Jon Whitlock, Tennessee Shines, Martha Spencer’s Wonderland Country Band & Five Mile Mountain Road, Wood Box Heroes & Shawn Camp, More Info

The Lonesome River Band: at Union County Opry on Saturday, September 7th at 7pm, 150 Main Street in Maynardville, More Info

Air Supply’s The Lost in Love Experience: I'm all out of love…I'm so lost without you… - Remember that song? Come listen to this and other hits, on Thursday, October 10th! Tickets available here

Networking:

There are many recurring business networking events, both weekly and monthly.

See Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

Veterans:

Free Veteran’s Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 13 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly, Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

Experience the Thrills of CreepyCon Knoxville

This weekend! CreepyCon Knoxville, happening from Friday-Sunday, August 2nd - August 4th at the Knoxville Convention Center! This three-day extravaganza is a must-attend event for horror enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike.

Event Highlights:

• Over 200 Vendors: Explore a vast array of vendors offering unique and eerie merchandise, perfect for all your horror and Halloween needs.

• Live Performances: Enjoy captivating performances that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

• Celebrity Guests: Meet your favorite horror celebrities and get autographs, photos, and hear their behind-the-scenes stories.

• Spine-Chilling Contests: Participate in or watch various contests that will send shivers down your spine.

Unique Attractions:

• The Dark Side: Delve into the eerie and mysterious with this special attraction.

• Haunted Houses: Experience the terror firsthand as you navigate through our haunted houses.

• Escape Rooms: Test your wits and bravery in our challenging escape rooms.

• Zombie Shooting Gallery: Try your hand at surviving a zombie apocalypse in our interactive shooting gallery.

While CreepyCon offers numerous premium experiences, the vast majority of our attractions are included at no extra cost. This ensures that everyone can enjoy the thrills and chills without breaking the bank.

Mark your calendars and prepare for a weekend filled with horror, fun, and unforgettable memories at CreepyCon Knoxville. Don't miss out on this ultimate celebration of all things creepy and terrifying! More info

Whiskey on the River Cruise Featuring Tennessee Whiskey

Whiskey on the River cruise is featuring Tennessee Whiskey on Thursday, August 22nd. This is a fantastic event at a terrific venue. Come learn about and sample whiskies while enjoying the sites cruising the Tennessee River. More Info

Sober in Knoxville End-of-Summer Celebration

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, at The Birdhouse Neighborhood Center, 800 N. 4th Avenue, Knoxville, for a sober end-of-summer event with activities for all ages!

5-8 PM: Family-Friendly Activities

• Delicious food from Daddy D's

• Popsicles from West Knox King of Pops

• Kid-centric workout by Knoxville Sober Events

• Tie-dye station with Dye, Dye, My Darling

• Free balloon animals from Imagination Events

• $5 Silent Disco bubble party

8-10 PM: 18+ Comedy Show & NA Pop-up Bar

• 18+ entry, IDs checked

• Comedy show starts at 8:30 PM

• NA beverages available, proceeds support Sober in Knoxville

• Tip the comedians via cash or Venmo

Tickets:

• $10 pre-pay via Google Form

• $15 at the door

For questions, email [email protected]. Facebook Event & Meetup Event

Dog Daze Festival and Competition

Dog Daze is a 3-day festival of fun, food, shopping, and competition held Friday-Sunday, August 9th-11th at the Village Green Shopping Center, 11505 Kingston Pike. Bring your pets, watch the competition, visit over 5 dozen vendors, and enjoy a meal and drink! More Info

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