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Hey Knoxville, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Unclaimed veterans honored, Dancing With The Stars live, and a mobile coffee truck pouring Italian sodas + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Knoxville protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Bearing witness to their service: Knox County Regional Forensic Center and Berry Funeral Home honor unclaimed veterans, receiving flags and arranging burials at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. The effort will continue at new center — read about the ongoing effort.
Citywide projects gain momentum: Knoxville approved funding to help build Historic Giffin Square, an affordable housing community, and committed millions for 2026 street resurfacing and an East Greenway Drive bridge design. Sidewalk upgrades advanced — see where the money goes.
Frappes and Italian sodas: Mobile coffee truck The Rush Coffee has hit Knoxville streets, serving espresso, specialty drinks, and pastries at pop-ups and private gigs. The San Diego-born, husband-and-wife business is booking events — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Fresh pasta night: Emilia leans into simple, seasonal Italian, with pastas that truly taste handmade: mafalde alla Nerano, fusilli carbonara, and gnocchi amatriciana. A cozy Market Square vibe turns an ordinary Tuesday into a small win, with plates that feel crafted with patience.
Retro wardrobe win: When your closet’s craving character, French Fried Vintage keeps the 80s to 00s heat rolling, with graphic tees, denim, and accessories you’ll actually wear, selected by a women-owned team that knows fit and fun. Expect well-organized racks, an easy try-on setup, and styling help that makes finding new favorites simple.
Quick cold, big reset: If aches, training days, or desk marathons have you creaky, whole-body cryo at Optimize U – Knoxville delivers a three-minute chill that soothes the outside so you feel better inside. In and out fast, and your joints might just sigh with relief.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎲 BeLocal Bingo @ Maple Hall | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:30 PM – Bingo is back at Maple Hall, and it’s free to play, free to attend, and full of prizes. Bring your crew for food, drinks, and the kind of competitive whispering only bingo cards inspire, then bask in the sweet sound of B-12 and bragging rights.
🧓 Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo @ Pilot Family YMCA | Wednesday (3/4) at 10:00 AM – Think you know your way around free stuff in Knoxville? This Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo brings free admission, parking, and health screenings, plus snacks, prizes, and swag. No Y membership needed, and if you register early you get an extra shot at giveaways.
🎤 Alice Gerrard @ Bijou Theatre | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – TAMIS is hosting a free screening of You Gave Me a Song, then Alice Gerrard follows it up with a live set alongside Tatiana Hargreaves and Reed Stutz. It dovetails with the Museum of East Tennessee History’s I’ve Endured exhibit, so toe-tapping counts as culture.
🚗 Caffeine and Horsepower @ Star Powersports | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Skip the $7 latte and start your Saturday at Ducati Knoxville, where espresso is free, Italian eye candy is plentiful, and small talk involves roads you know. Roll in, meet riders, check the latest Ducati and Aprilia, and hang with the Star Powersports crew.
🏡 Home & Garden Show March 2026 @ Knoxville Expo Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – The Knoxville Home & Garden Show hits the Expo Center with trusted pros, show-only deals, and free admission and parking. Finally upgrade the house and the yard without twelve trips to five stores, then gloat over prizes, inspiration, and a weekend well spent.
♀ International Women’s Day Tea Party @ Wallace Memorial Baptist Church | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Morning on Merchants Drive means kettles on, stories flowing, and a room full of women who could run this town before lunch. Celebrate International Women’s Day with cross-cultural tea, real conversation, and community, ages 12 to 112, plus free childcare and free registration.
🎶 Music Explorers @ LeGrand Music Studios | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Let the kids make noise somewhere that isn’t your living room with a free Saturday music class at LeGrand. They’ll play rhythm games, sing, and whack boomwhackers and drums, learning beat, pitch, and patience as a group. Instruments provided, parents can watch or jump in.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Knoxville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 11%
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
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Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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