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Hello Knoxville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A black-owned jazz radio station, UT’s AI hub, and the inaugural Red Panda Run 5K + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

New chapter in radio: Veteran broadcaster Brian Clay now owns WJZF 91.5 FM, Knoxville’s Jazz Flavors, a Black-owned station that launched in October and centers culture, representation, and bringing jazz to broader local audiences — learn about his vision.

University-led transformation ahead: UT plans three public-private innovation districts off campus in Knoxville, anchored by a 5.6 acre computing and AI hub, targeting 495,000 square feet of research space by 2030 pending approvals — get all the details.

A wild run awaits: Zoo Knoxville will host its inaugural Red Panda Run 5K on May 30, with a route past tigers, gibbons, and rhinos, plus Red Panda swag and a meet-and-greet — 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:

• Enjoy free Knoxville Home & Remodeling Show
• Enjoy free family arts activities
• Learn women’s self-defense and situational awareness
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Florals that feel personal: Need a lift for the kitchen table or a just-because surprise? Echelon Florist creates thoughtful, custom designs in fresh, dried, or mixed styles that look delightfully planned. It’s a small home upgrade and a big win for future-you.

Your midweek send zone: Onsight Rock Gym keeps Knoxville climbers moving with top rope, lead, and bouldering, plus technique classes, youth programs, and easygoing meetups. Shake off desk shoulders, refine footwork, and chase that move you almost had last session… your midweek reset with real chalk, real tries, and a community that spots.

Pie night upgrade: Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop nails buttery crusts and nostalgic fillings that taste like your favorite aunt’s recipe (without the interrogation). Pick a classic or go seasonal, and stash a midweek slice for when the to-do list wins… comfort served, sanity saved.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

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. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🚤 SRS Super Dock @ Knoxville Convention Center | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – If watching dogs launch like Olympians sounds fun, the Super Retriever Series splashes into the Bassmaster Classic outside the Knoxville Convention Center. It is outdoors, the pool is not heated, and there are open jumps, so register early, bring your pup, and a towel.

💵 Knoxville Coin and Currency Show @ Rothchild Catering & Conference Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Swing by the Knoxville Coin and Currency Show, free admission and plenty of shiny distractions. Buy, sell, or gawk at silver dollars, gold, watches, and rarities, with free gifts for the kids, and learn something while you put that jar of mystery change to work.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt @ The Southern Market | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – St. Paddy’s is getting a little treasure hunt twist, with the shop hiding lucky leprechaun hats among the shelves. Spot one, stroll it to the counter, and snag a prize, no keg stands required. One hat per shopper, bragging rights unlimited.

🃏 Marble City Non Sports Card Show @ Marble City Market | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – If your cards skew Jedi over jerseys, the new non-sports show at Marble City Market hits every second Saturday, with free admission, prizes, and vendors. Trade a slab, then reward yourself with SmashCity, Chivo, or Makino, because collecting fuels an appetite.

🥧 Pi Day Contest @ Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Pi Day calls for proving your crust doesn’t crumble under pressure. Enter a savory or sweet stunner with at least one local ingredient, chase $50 and bragging rights, then let the judges do their serious pie business while you plot $12 sample plates and slices.

🃏 Pokemon Perfect Order Prerelease @ Play to Win Games | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to channel your inner 10-year-old, the Pokemon Perfect Order prerelease is here. Thirty bucks gets you a prerelease deck, three extra packs, and bragging rights if you battle your way to the top. Low stakes, nostalgia, questionable self-control.

🍀 2026 Knox St. Patrick’s Parade @ Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee | Saturday (3/14) at 12:45 PM – Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s parade takes over Gay Street downtown with grand marshal Jimmy Houston. Expect bagpipes, dancers, and cheerful chaos, the good kind you linger for with your neighbors, your coffee, and a slightly exaggerated Irish accent.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Knoxville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 28%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 98%

Rain showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

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