Happy Tuesday, Knoxville. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Knoxville Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Knoxville’s Colonial Village shops making a comeback, volunteers counting bumblebees in the foothills, and researchers pursuing a potential Earhart airplane relic — catch up here.
State-level stories: State sees $21 million in frozen EV charger funds thawed, federal blueprint for saving threatened marsh bird, and free aviation STEM workshops for teachers — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Get tech help Tuesdays at library
- Earn produce bucks by walking Market Square
- Free Title ToolBox training with Foothills Title
- Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts
- Join a beginner mending workshop
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Chill: When summer heat’s got you melting like an ice pop, duck into these icy havens in Knoxville for everything from retro arcades to splash-worthy museums. These cool spots will keep your sweat glands at bay.
Golf: I’ll be honest… golf wasn’t on my radar until I teed off on can’t-miss courses that mix quirky nine-hole layouts with mountain views for days. Now my bucket list has some serious competition.
Tools: A basic set of wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers turns you into the household hero… AKA no more 11 PM calls to your neighbor for a leaky faucet fix. If you’ve got these tools, you’re ready for whatever your home throws at you.
Coffee: For those who believe coffee is less “morning fuel” and more “liquid art form,” Mahalo Coffee Roasters has you covered. From single-origin beans roasted with nerdy precision to the kind of pour-overs that make drip coffee seem like a distant bad dream, this is where caffeine meets craftsmanship.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🪕 Old Time Jam @ Boyd’s Jig and Reel | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:30pm – Dust off that fiddle or borrow one from the wall for a no-frills, strings-only Appalachian jam, where everyone picks, strums, and inevitably trips over the bass. No percussion, no breaks, just one glorious toe-tapping marathon. Dancers, undercover pickers, all welcome.
🎭 The Two Gentlemen of Verona @ Knoxville Museum of Art | Wednesday (8/27) at 2:00pm – Garden vibes and free Shakespeare collide as UT Clarence Brown Theatre grads tackle The Two Gentlemen of Verona in the Knoxville Museum of Art’s South Garden. Bring a chair or blanket, nab a bench, and brace for gentle iambic banter, rain ushers you indoors.
👑 The Kings of Queen @ The Open Chord | Thursday (8/28) at 8:00pm – Whether you’re still belting “Bohemian Rhapsody” in the shower or just here for the guitar solos, these hometown rockers nail Freddie’s flair down to the sequins. Reserve online, or show up early and pray for a first-come seat.
🎻 Pickin’ on Nature @ Ijams Nature Center | Friday (8/29) at 6:00pm – This bluegrass bash on the Visitor Center lawn features The Singletons and The Tenos, serving toe-tapping tunes with more nostalgia than your grandma’s biscuit recipe. Pack a chair or blanket, sip brews, grab a food-truck dinner, and snag $10 tickets (members get $2 off).
🏐 University of Tennessee Volleyball vs USF @ Food City Center | Friday (8/29) at 6:30pm – This isn’t just volleyball, it’s Tennessee’s squad squaring off against USF with all the bump, set, and spike drama you’d expect. Dust off your orange and white, warm up your cheers, and prepare for local bragging rights louder than any college band.
This weekend
🧵 Mending & Beginner Sewing @ Marble Springs State Historic Site | Saturday (8/30) at 11:00am – Got a holey sweater or just curious how grandma fixed everything with an old needle? Mosey over to the Hearth & Timber pavilion at Marble Springs for a quick history tidbit, then tackle your own mending or craft an herb sachet with expert help.
🪘 Sankofa Saturday @ Burlington Branch Library | Saturday (8/30) at 2:00pm – Celebrate African roots, honor ancestors, and move to the rhythms that connect the diaspora. Expect live music, community vibes, and reflections that are both grounding and energizing. Family-friendly and free—bring curiosity, an open heart, and your dancing shoes.
🎶 Andrew Lee Music @ Schulz Bräu Brewing Company | Saturday (8/30) at 3:00pm – If you’ve ever nursed a post-kickoff headache, Andrew Lee’s laid-back set is your cure. He’ll take the stage in Knoxville once the final whistle blows, strumming familiar tunes and dropping just enough sarcasm to make your grandma chuckle.
🪩 Tame Impala Dance Party @ The Open Chord | Saturday (8/30) at 8:00pm – Float through a kaleidoscope of Kevin Parker bops—DJs spinning deep cuts, remixes, and the big sing-alongs from “Currents” to “The Slow Rush.” Expect trippy visuals, swirly lights, and a dance floor that won’t quit. 18+ only; $20 gets you in.
🍗 Big Kahuna Wing Festival @ World’s Fair Park | Sunday (8/31) at 3:00pm – Take a break from kale smoothies and head to the Big Kahuna Wing Festival where 15,000 pounds of wings demand your attention. Expect live music, cooking showdowns, fireworks, and enough finger-licking fun to make your dentist shake his head.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/27 The Two Gentlemen of Verona @ Knoxville Museum of Art – 2 pm
- 8/27 Live Music @ 35 North – 6 pm
- 8/28 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series @ Blount County Public Library – 6 pm
- 8/28 The Kings of Queen (Queen tribute) @ The Open Chord – 8 pm
- 8/29 Daniel Kimbro @ Trailhead Beer Market – 8 pm
- 8/29 Derrick Dove And The Peacekeepers @ The Open Chord – 8 pm
- 8/30 Smells Like Nirvana: MTV Unplugged Set @ Barley’s – 10 pm
- 8/30 Orange & White Dance Party @ Marble City Pub – 10 pm
- 8/31 Ayca Yayman @ Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus – 11:30 am
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