Emerald Youth Foundation will host its 23rd annual prayer and fundraising breakfast Friday, May 6, at the Knoxville Expo Center. Highlights will include music by the Emerald Youth choir, a message from Emerald Youth alumnus and Marine veteran Ballard Hall, and a special time of prayer led by Cheryl “Shelly” Page, professor from Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School […]
The North Hills Garden Club will host a Garden Tour on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A rain date has been set for May 14. In the event of rain, check the club’s Facebook page for postponement details. The event is open to the public. The tour will feature seven […]
A sidewalk rebuild on the north side of West Jackson Avenue, connecting a City-owned parking lot with Henley Street, is scheduled to be finished by the end of May. The 45-day project, part of a $135,000 contract for two small infrastructure upgrades, is relatively modest. But the benefits of the new 5,500-square-foot concrete […]
Classes are free and open to the public The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) offers a free Diabetes Management Series several times a year to help those affected by the disease. The next four-part series takes place on Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the KCHD auditorium, 140 […]
The Knox County Schools summer transfer window began Monday, May 2, 2016, and concludes Wednesday, July 1, 2016, at 4 p.m. The summer transfer window provides an opportunity for parents and/or legal guardians to request transfers for their students who meet at least one of the following criteria: • Students new to the Knox County […]
Join the Healthy Waters Program and Keep Anderson County Beautiful (KACB) for a community litter cleanup. The City of Oak Ridge Healthy Waters Program has partnered with KACB to host this year’s Great American Cleanup event in Oak Ridge on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at […]
It’s May! That means free music performances twice a week on Market Square, kicking off with the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. Jazz Tuesdays will continue from 8-10 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 30, with Marble City 5 providing the weekly cool jazz from the Bill Lyons Pavilion. […]
Gresham Middle School is hosting its second annual Festival on the Hill on Friday, May 6, from 4-7 p.m. Events kick off at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium with a screening of several animated short films. During the festival, the Gresham Chorus will present selections from High School Musical, including some sing along numbers. The […]
Strata-G sponsors reduced adoption fees for adult felines Strata-G and Young-Williams Animal Center are partnering to help more cats find homes during the “Cinco de Gato” adoption special. On Thursday, May 5, adoption fees for adult cats and senior cats will be just $5 at both Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St., off Sutherland […]
R&M Tribute Entertainment presents tributes to Jerry Lee, Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash and Gospel Entertainment on Saturday, May 7 at Christus Victor Lutheran Church (fellowship hall) located at 4110 Central Avenue Pike. Show is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Reserved admission is $15.00 and general admission is $12.00. Tickets can be purchased at the […]