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79Events this week
9Free things to do
89New spots
90New stories

Checked Sunday, September 13, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Knoxville

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 79 events, day by day →

Knoxville Vegan Chef Challenge

Monday 8am · Various locations

Serves that Save

Monday 8:45am · Knoxville Racquet Club

Monday 6pm Yoga

Monday 6pm · Woodlawn Christian Church

Monday Night Magic: Commander

Monday 6pm · CM Games Cedar Bluff · Free

Fountain City Harmony Choir

Monday 7pm · Fountain City Art Center

New in Knoxville

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Alchemy Salon

Beauty

Hair magic, minus the fuss: Alchemy Salon is a laid-back Knoxville spot where craft stylists collaborate to deliver customized cuts and color that lives well every day, with nature-inspired Davines and [ Comfort Zone ] products, plus a Kintsugi Head Spa when you want to actually feel your shoulders…

thealchemysalon.com

Anaba Japanese Cuisine Northshore

Restaurants

Sushi night, sorted: Anaba Japanese Cuisine Northshore keeps things casual and cozy with a lineup of sushi rolls and savory noodle dishes that hit the spot after work or before a quiet night in.

anabajapanese.com

Old South Candy

Bakeries & Sweets

Crave-worthy local fudge: Old South Candy is Knoxville’s go-to for fresh, handmade fudge that’s actually made daily and crazy smooth.

oldsouthcandy.com

Knoxville’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

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Most read in Knoxville

The five stories Knoxville readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Tennessee details fan experience improvements at Neyland Stadium for 2026 season

    Tennessee has announced significant fan experience improvements ahead of its 2026 season opener against Furman at Neyland Stadium.

    Full story at 247sports.com

  2. Knoxville woman has world's longest mullet. It's taller than she is

    Tami Manis, a woman from Knoxville, Tennessee, has the world's longest mullet, officially named by Guinness World Records for "longest competitive mullet (female)."

    Full story at knoxnews.com

  3. City of Knoxville to donate flowers left at Dolly Parton mural, continue city-led tribute

    The City of Knoxville will donate flowers left at the downtown Dolly Parton mural to a local nonprofit, Random Acts of Flowers, a nonprofit that repurposes flowers.

    Full story at wvlt.tv

  4. Powerhouse partnership could shape Knoxville's next wave of restaurants

    Gemini Hospitality co-founders Jimmy Loup and Jim Saunders have signed a deal with Knoxville-based real estate firm Dominion for the rollout of several upcoming restaurant concepts, including Lucky Bird, a rotisserie chicken restaurant coming to Gay Street.

    Full story at knoxnews.com

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