Press Planner
April
Friday, Apr 4th
Ebenezer United Methodist Church-Wide Mission “Weekend” Event
Ebenezer United Methodist Church-Wide Mission “Weekend” Event will find the church’s women, men and youth groups coming together Friday and Saturday, April, 4-5, to raise funds for missions — beginning Friday with EUMW Rummage Sale from 4 to 7 p.m., and continuing the sale from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday at the church, 1001 Ebenezer Road.
The Men’s Club and Youth Ministry will join in Saturday with Pit Smoked BBQ and a Bake Sale. All proceeds go to missions. Order barbeque before Tuesday, April 1. For more information, call 865-691-8330 or go to http://www.eumcknox.org
Friday, Apr 4th
Farragut Intermediate School’s Family Fun Night
Farragut Intermediate School’s Family Fun Night carnival event is from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 4. “This is a family-oriented event that invites our students, staff and families to attend for an evening of fun with activities including: inflatables, craft, games, balloon twisting, photo booths, food, snow cones and more!” an FIS press release stated.
Saturday, Apr 5th
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon needs volunteers
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon organizers are calling for volunteers to help with the Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, race weekend.
Race officials specifically are looking for volunteers to act as course monitors, staff the Goody’s Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday, at the finish line for all races and at water stations during the Sunday races.
Volunteers should complete online registration at knoxvillemarathon.com/volunteer-spectators and choose the day, time and task that best suits their individual or group preferences. Volunteers are invited to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Party starting at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at Calhoun’s on the River.
Saturday, Apr 5th
“Jesus and Judaism: The Connection Matters”
First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, 620 State St., is hosting Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, a renowned Jewish New Testament scholar, to speak from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 5, in the church sanctuary. A reception follows in Fellowship Hall.
Her lecture, titled “Jesus and Judaism: The Connection Matters,” will explore how understanding Jesus within his Jewish context brings new meaning to His piety, politics and parables.
The lecture is free and open to the public, but attendees must register in advance at firstpres.rsvp.
Free parking is available onsite or in the State Street Garage. For more information, contact First Presbyterian Church at 865-546-2531 or visit www.fpcknox.org.
Saturday, Apr 5th
Walk for Water
Knoxville Walk for Water is hosting its 3rd Annual Walk for Water beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 5, at Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, “to raise awareness about the global water crisis and the work of water mission,” a KWW press release stated. Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for youth (ages 5-17) and free for children 4 and under.
Register at walkforwater.com/knoxville. Free entry to Zoo Knoxville is offered after the walk. All donations go toward safe water projects.
Saturday, Apr 5th
Farragut Lions Club Car Cruise-In
Farragut Lions Club Car Cruise-In will run from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 5, at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 11483 Parkside Drive in Farragut.
“Bring your classic cars, vintage rides — or just your love for all things automotive,” a joint Town/FLC press release stated.
“This is a fun-filled event for car enthusiasts and families alike.”
Cruise-In helps FLC “support important community initiatives,” the release stated.
Monday, Apr 7th
Brewnevolence Concert Series
Concerts For Our Own is partnering with Yee-Haw Brewing Company to present the Brewnevolence Concert Series, a three-show lineup blending great music, craft beer and community giving. Held at the Yee-Haw Knoxville Stage, 745 N. Broadway in Knoxville, this exciting series kicks off at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, with The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute featuring Shawn Gerhard, “promising an unforgettable night of high-energy entertainment for a great cause,” a Yee-Haw press release stated
“By partnering with Concerts For Our Own, we’re not just hosting concerts — we’re creating opportunities to give back and strengthen the city we love,” Brooke Miller of Yee-Haw Brewing Company said. “Live music and great beer bring people together, and when that energy is used for a bigger purpose, the impact is even greater.”
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, with a three-show series pass $75.
Other concert dates are May 8, The Highwaymen Show – American Outlaw Tribute, and Sept. 25 – Exodus – A Tribute to Bob Marley.
Wednesday, Apr 9th
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering local veterans an in-person, free Legal Advice Clinic from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, in Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St. in Knoxville.
Veterans who are not able to attend the clinic in person are encouraged to continue to use the telephone clinic option. For this, pre-registration is required. Call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at 865-637-0484 to pre-register.
This is a general advice clinic with a wide variety of legal issues, including family law, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, child support and personal injury, among other issues.
This is an advice-only clinic — no wills are drafted nor legal work performed.
Friday, Apr 11th
University of Tennessee Arboretum Society’s 57th Spring Plant Sale
University of Tennessee Arboretum Society’s 57th Spring Plant Sale will take place Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12. The public sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, at the UT Arboretum, 901 S. Illinois Ave. (Hwy. 62) in Oak Ridge. The Society’s “Members Only” sale will be from 4 to 7 p.m., April 11.
Society memberships or membership renewals may be purchased Friday evening for this “early bird” shopping opportunity. By joining UTAS on Friday night, people can enjoy the membership benefit of having the first pick of a beautiful selection of plants, some of which sell out that evening. Checks, cash and credit cards will be accepted. You may also join UTAS online before the sale.
The three vendors for the sale are Tennessee Naturescapes from Clinton, Riverdale Nursery from Knoxville and East Fork Nursery from Sevierville. Tennessee Naturescapes is an all-native plant nursery and will be offering a varied selection of all native shrubs, small trees, grasses and perennials.
Riverdale Nursery will feature a variety of harder-to -find shrubs and small trees for landscaping, perennials, annuals and vines, as well as culinary herbs, vegetable starts, berries and brambles. East Fork Nursery of Sevierville, one of the premier native azalea growers in the country, will be bringing a wide selection of azaleas and also offers an array of unusual conifers.
These three vendors offer something for everyone. UT Arboretum Society members will be on hand to help answer questions. Red wagons will be available to help load plants.
UT Arboretum Society celebrates its 60 anniversary in 2025. To learn more about the Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org.
Saturday, Apr 12th
Forget Me Not Race
Forget Me Not Race, a loop from Planet Fitness in Village Green shopping center through Village Green subdivision in Farragut, is an in-person race also with a virtual option. The goal is to raise awareness and funds to eliminate dementia, a devastating disease. Come and join by racing for a cure and fighting in memory of legendary Lady Vols Basketball head coach Pat Summitt against this fierce opponent.
Fifteenth Annual Forget Me Not 5k/10k/1-Mile Race will be held starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 12: 8 a.m. for 10k; 8:30 a.m. for 5k; 8:30 a.m. for Mile.
The 5k is mostly flat and the 10k contains a couple of hills, just to keep things interesting. Registration and entry fee: $30 for 5k, $40 for 10k and $25 for 1-Mile per participant.
The Forget Me Not Race benefits The Pat Summitt Clinic at The University of Tennessee Medical Center for research. (The race is hosted by volunteers, so all proceeds will be presented as a check to The Pat Summitt Foundation). Become an individual fundraiser when you register to participate in the race or create a fundraising page even if you aren’t participating in the race.
Each participant will receive an official Forget Me Not Race T-shirt. Choose size when registering. We cannot guarantee preferred sizes if registering after April 6. Only registered participants will receive a shirt and be qualified for prizes.
While this race is in-person, packets will be provided that include shirts, coupons, additional give-a-ways and more. Participants can pick up their packets/shirts from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, April 11, at Little Joe’s Pizza, 13100 Kingston Pike in Farragut.
Prizes will be awarded to top three place winners the 5K and 10K and participant awards for 1 Milers. For more information, contact Drew Degges at drewdegges19@gmail.com or Angela Wampler at angelawampler@gmail.com
Saturday, Apr 12th
6th Annual Posies for the Pantry Fundraiser
Five local Farragut churches are supporting 6th Annual Posies for the Pantry Fundraiser at Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209 Jamestowne Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12. If you would like to volunteer at the pantry, contact pantry director Reneé Stone at shephopepantry@gmail.com or call 865-966-9626.
Monday, Apr 14th
MEDIC blood donors
MEDIC blood donors will receive an umbrella for their donation during the first half of April. From April 14 through May 10, donors will receive a ticket to Soaky Mountain Waterpark. Donations in March were lower than expected, and donors are encouraged to donate to help stabilize the blood product inventory.
Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome, including the 11000 Kingston Pike Farragut location.
Wednesday, Apr 16th
Knoxville Newcomers Club
Ladies who are new to the area, or who just want to make friends, are invited to Knoxville Newcomers Club for lunch and a program starting at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, in Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike.
Speaker will be Appalachian Bear Rescue. We also will have a bake and craft sale to benefit the Club. Make reservations by calling 865-250-4154 by April 9.
Thursday, Apr 17th
The Big Game Show, RCF fundraiser, April 17
The Rotary Club of Farragut Foundation invites everyone to The Big Game Show from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 17, in Fox Den Country Club, 12284 North Fox Den Drive. “The Big Game Show is a series of games similar to the kinds you see on television that are led by a professional host and involve contestants and the entire audience,” an RCF press release stated. “It is a lively, fun, high-tempo game show that involves everyone. ...”
Table sponsorships ($1,750) “include a buffet dinner for eight, silent auction, cash bar and a variety of entertaining ... games,” the release stated. “Single tickets ($100) are limited. Proceeds go towards worthy service projects in East Tennessee.” For tickets or more information, visit farragutrotary.my.canva.site.
Wednesday, Apr 30th
City of Oak Ridge Internship Program
City of Oak Ridge Internship Program is a paid, seasonal internship for those looking to complete an internship to gain professional experience in the field they’re studying. Applications for the Summer 2025 are due by April 30. Program begins June 16.
Interns can expect to complete between 20 and 30 hours each week. Pay rate will be determined by departmental placement. The weekly schedule for interns is generally between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Intern schedules can be set to accommodate class schedule.
To apply and to find more information, visit OakRidgeTN.gov/Internships. A fall internship program will begin accepting applications in June. The schedule for high school interns will be based on the Oak Ridge Schools Summer Schedule. A detailed schedule will be posted closer to June.
May
Saturday, May 3rd
4th Annual “All Heart Prom”
The All Heart Gunner Foundation invites the Knoxville community to support the 4th Annual “All Heart Prom” beginning at 7 p.m., May 3, at Bridgewater Place. This charity event will take place beginning at 7 p.m. and aims to raise funds to provide direct financial relief to families battling pediatric brain cancer.
Tickets for the All Heart Prom are available at $150 per couple or $85 per individual online at allheartgunner.com VIP tickets, which include a bar pass for the host bar, are $160 per individual or $300 per couple.
The All Heart Prom brings together local professionals and community members for a memorable evening of fun and philanthropy. Ticket sales, a silent auction and the highly anticipated Prom King/Queen competition all contribute to raising funds for families with children fighting brain cancer.
The charity gives these families a check for $3,300 to use at their discretion — whether for essential needs or something special to create lasting memories during a difficult time.
Founded in honor of Gunner Smith, a local child who passed away from brain cancer in 2021, the All Heart Gunner Foundation has helped 33 families so far and has distributed more than $100,000.
The event will feature a deejay, lighthearted speeches and a chance to mingle with community leaders who are dedicated to the cause.
Adventure with ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ from Concord Christian
Concord Christian School’s high school theater students are getting ready to take an audience on an adventure with the musical, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” The performances, which are open to the public, begin at 6 p.m,, Thursday and Friday, April 10-11, in Concord Kid’s Theater at CCS, 11704 Kingston Pike. “Anyone can come see the show,” said Allison Hall, seventh- through 12th-grade theater arts teacher, who also teaches broadcasting and photography at CCS. “We’ll open the doors to the audience at 5:30 p.m.” Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased online on the school’s website, concordchristianschool.org, where there is a link. “If people buy tickets at the door, as of right now we can only do cash sales,” Hall said. “It’s going really well,” she added about the production. “I just hope people appreciate the story and fall in love with the characters.” The musical, based on the 1964 children’s novel, “Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car” by Ian Fleming, revolves around the Potts family. In rural 1910s, the children, Jeremy and Jemima, discover the wreck of a champion race-car that is to be scrapped. However, they plead with their father to save it. Eventually, they get the car and discover its magic.
Read MoreSpotting Town’s human trafficking is key: Ruffalo
A Farragut businessman sees the potential for human trafficking in Town, so he’s offering training to help businesses know how to address it when they see it. Joey Ruffalo, owner of J.R. Financial Coaching in Farragut, informed Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen about the initiative during its meeting Thursday, March 27. He asked for the Board’s blessing and support of the program. “There’s an initiative right now called Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking,” Farragut Alderman Alex Cain said. “Human trafficking is happening in all 95 counties here in Tennessee. “The 13- to 17-year-old age group is the most affected,” the alderman added. “They represent about 45 percent of all the cases involving minors. But this program is going to allow businesses to come in and get training for free, (learning) how to pick up on it, how to see it, how to respond to trafficking that’s happening in their businesses.” “Human trafficking is not a big city problem; it’s a Tennessee problem, a local one,” Ruffalo said. “According to the 2024 Governor’s Brief on human trafficking, every single one of Tennessee’s 95 counties has reported trafficking. That means it’s happening here whether we see it or not.
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