Back to school drive, Neighborhood Resource Fair, Mediterranean diet tips, and more. 
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 kids grabbing shoes at the back to school drive, a teacher unveiling child abuse reporting tools, and the city expanding its EV fleet — catch up here.
State-level stories: Smalls Sliders gears up for Knoxville openings, gas prices dip under last year’s levels, and the state fair unveils new towering thrill rides — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Walk Market Square and earn produce bucks
- Secure a mortgage without pay stubs
- Play Bingo, win prizes, support cancer caregivers
- Celebrate motherhood with vendors and classes
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Knoxville’s furry or scaly sidekicks deserve royal treatment without splurging. Discover gourmet treats, stylish gear and even custom aquariums at the best pet stores nearby.
Bars: After-dark adventures keep you plotting round two before last call. These top spots are why every night feels legendary.
Travel: Solo doesn’t have to feel scary once you hit 50. These safety hacks will have you packing with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Theatre Knoxville Downtown brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎒 Back to School Celebration Lunch | Tuesday (8/5) at 12:30pm – Think your lunch table gossip can rival the teachers’ lounge? Gather for a Back to School Celebration Lunch with crowd-pleasing dishes, familiar faces, and just the right amount of nostalgia to make you question why you ever dropped that class.
👶 Bumps and Beyond: A Maternity & Motherhood Expo @ Lighthouse Knoxville | Wednesday (8/6) at 4:00pm – Picture a sunny stroll along the waterfront, but instead of boats you’re browsing 60+ mom-centric vendors, hopping into prenatal yoga, or scoring freebies for the tiny hurricane. Sip a Mom-osa, strike a pro portrait, and support moms who’ve weathered loss, what’s not to love?
🏔️ Rye on The Mountain @ Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | Thursday (8/7) at 5:30pm – Rye on the Mountain drops a low-key Appalachian feast with the upscale rye whiskeys Knoxville has been hoarding. Expect crispy cornbread, slow-smoked ham, and pours that taste like autumn in a glass, with enough charm to make your in-laws jealous. Relax, sip, repeat.
🐱 Justin Mychals’ Cathead Biscuit Duo @ Crafty Bastard Brewery | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Justin Mychals and Aaron Armstrong are rolling Appalachian Mountain Soul at Crafty Bastard, making your toes tap and your heart hanker for biscuits you can’t taste. It’s like a Saturday morning breakfast you can’t afford to skip. Equal parts banjo twang and biscuit swagger.
💞 Summer Fling: Find Love Speed Dating Party @ Hi-Wire Brewing | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Swap your group chat for Smoky Matchmaker’s Summer Fling Speed Dating Night, where Knoxville singles 21 to 34 rotate through lightning rounds of small talk under the stars. Cocktails are light, conversation is lighter, and you might just find someone as hilariously awkward as you.
This weekend
🏘️ Neighborhood Resource Fair 2025 @ Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00am – Nothing like a free resource fair to make us feel like grown-ups. Swing by Chilhowee Park’s Jacob Building where 90 city departments, nonprofits, and local services share tips on potholes, permits, and community gardens, plus occasional snacks and a witty eye roll.
☀️ River and Rail’s Summer Experience III! @ Old City Performing Arts Center | Saturday (8/9) at 5:00pm – Drop your weekend chores and head to the riverfront for River and Rail’s Summer Experience III, a blast of indie rock, jazz, and hip hop from our four favorite label acts. It’s like your Spotify Wrapped live, with fresh originals, familiar hits, and local swagger.
❤️ The Dating Game Live @ Kern’s Food Hall | Saturday (8/9) at 6:30pm – This nostalgic dating show reboot shoves hopeful bachelors and bachelorettes onto Kern’s Food Hall Scruff Stage, armed with shameless charm and questionable serenades. It’s free to watch, loaded with cheesy wit, locally brewed beers, and a coveted Eggspectation gift card for the winning couple.
⚔️ Armored Combat: Fight Night! @ Schulz Bräu Brewing Company | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00pm – Nothing says quality time like grown adults in full armor beating each other senseless while you sip a cold beer. Catch the opening melee, then settle in for the 1v1 showdowns before the grand Last-Knight-Standing royale. Rain or shine, no cover.
🎸 Brit Floyd: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary World Tour in Knoxville, Tennessee@ Tennessee Theatre | Sunday (8/10) at 7:30pm – Ready to dive deep into Pink Floyd’s cosmic soundscape? Brit Floyd brings a dazzling, note-for-note tribute to the “Wish You Were Here” album’s 50th anniversary, complete with iconic visuals and atmospheric lighting. Secure your spot now—this immersive sonic journey through rock history won’t wait for latecomers.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/5 The Glenn Miller Orchestra @ Bijou Theatre – 7 pm
- 8/6 Boys of Mudville @ 35 North – 6 pm
- 8/7 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series @ Blount County Public Library – 6 pm
- 8/8 Mike McGill and the Refills @ Boy’s Jig and Reel – 9 pm
- 8/9 Faithful Promise @ Fundraiser for Holding to Hope Bridge Ministry – 11 am
- 8/9 Brothers Revolt @ Visit Knoxville – 12 pm
- 8/9 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Magic & Moonlight Tour @ Tennessee Theatre – 8 pm
- 8/9 Low Gap @ Boyd’s Jig and Reel – 9 pm
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