Press Planner
September
Friday, Sep 11th
9/11 Day of Service
CAC Office on Aging’s AmeriCorps Seniors will hold 9/11 Day of Service on Friday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the CAC Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave. This day of service and remembrance will include guest speakers, exhibits and information and light refreshments. Learn more about AmeriCorps Seniors at www.knoxseniors.org/our-services/americorps-seniors/.
Saturday, Sep 12th
Community Garage Sale & Boutique
The 22nd Annual Community Garage Sale & Boutique will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Christian Life Center of the Community Church in Tellico Village. Hosted by the Church Crafters and Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, this event is a chance to donate, shop and support families in need right in the community. Clean, gently used items — including clothing, furniture, housewares, books, yard tools, electronics and sports gear, are welcome. Donation drop-off is Friday, Sept. 11, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the church, 130 Chota Center, Loudon. For large items, contact Evelyn Dinkgrave at 865-657-5119 between now and Sept. 10 at noon to schedule a pickup. Every dollar raised helps build homes and hope in Loudon County through Habitat for Humanity and supports other local charities. For more information, call Kathy Blevins at 865-408-3124 or Amanda Frangu at 865-816-0684.
Thursday, Sep 17th
STRIVE program
Pellissippi State Community College and Tennessee Small Business Development Center invite veterans, active-duty members of the military and their families to apply for the STRIVE program, which helps veteran entrepreneurs transform business ideas into successful ventures through hands-on training, mentorship and community support. STRIVE’s 2026 cohort will launch Sept. 17, and meet Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center at Pellissippi State’s Blount County campus. Find out if you’re eligible and register for STRIVE at www.pstcc.edu/veteran/strive/
Friday, Sep 18th
Movies at the Museums
The Farragut Museum will partner with Historic Houses of Knoxville in their annual fall community outreach program, Movies at the Museums. The Farragut Museum will show Herbie: Fully Loaded on Friday, September 18 at the greenspace behind the Healthy Place to Play playground at Farragut Town Hall. Movies at the Museum is free and open to the public. The event starts at 7:30 for a chance to play on the playground, admire vintage cars, visit the Farragut Museum and enjoy the food truck. The movie starts at about 8:15. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Friday, Sep 18th
Memory Magic Scrapbook & Craft Event
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will host its 21st annual Memory Magic Scrapbook & Craft Event on Sept. 18 and 19 at the Oak Ridge Recreation Center. The crop and craft area is reserved exclusively for registered participants. Cropping and Crafting will run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days, providing attendees with ample time to work on projects, learn new techniques and connect with other crafters. The registration fee is $35 per day. To register online visit visitorrecparks.recdesk.com
Tuesday, Sep 29th
Plates for a Purpose
The Pellissippi State Foundation invites the community to Plates for a Purpose, a fundraiser for the college’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs, on Sept. 29 at the Plaid Apron. Presented by The Wakefield Corporation, this intimate culinary experience features an expertly crafted four-course dinner, thoughtfully paired wines and an opportunity to make a lasting impact on student success. Individual tickets are $150. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat at https://www.pstcc.edu/foundation/plates-for-a-purpose/.
October
Thursday, Oct 1st
History Readers
The Farragut Museum is introducing a new program called History Readers. The format is simple: read any material touching on a history topic (fiction or nonfiction) selected by the Farragut Museum staff and come prepared to share a short synopsis with the group. This is a chance to share favorite reads and interesting discoveries with history-minded individuals. History Readers is free and open to the public. Beginning Oct. 2026, it will meet at 4 p.m. on the first Thursday once a quarter at the Campbell Station Inn, 11409 Kingston Pike. For more information, email museum@townoffarragut.org.
Friday, Oct 2nd
Maple Lane Maze
Friday, Oct. 2, Maple Lane Maze will open its Corn Maze and other “agritainment” activities including tractor-pulled hayrides (daytime and nighttime), pumpkin picking, inflatables for the kids, music, corn hole, food and beverage vendors and more. Now booking weekday school groups, corporate groups and weekend private parties. The Maze is located at 1126 Maple Lane in Greenback, just 14 miles south of Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport. The Maze is open weekends from Oct. 2 through 31. The Haunted Maze begins on weekends starting Friday night, Oct. 16. For hours of operation and more information visit https://tnmaplelanefarms.com
Wednesday, Oct 7th
Movies at the Museums
Historic House Museums of Knoxville present Movies at the Museums. HHMK invites the community to watch six different movies outdoors at six different museums across Knox County: Friday, Sept. 4, at Mabry-Hazen House (www.mabryhazen.com), Friday, Sept. 11, at James White’s Fort (www.jameswhitesfort.org), Friday. Sept. 18, at Farragut Museum (https://visitfarragut.org/listing/museum/), Friday. Sept. 25, at Blount Mansion (www.blountmansion.org), Friday. Oct. 2, at Marble Springs State Historic Site (www.marblesprings.net) and Friday. Oct. 7, at Historic Westwood (https://www.knoxheritage.org/westwood/). Admission is free for each movie, but donations are greatly appreciated to support each museum’s mission. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Concessions will be available. Arrive early to visit the museums. See each museum’s respective event pages on Facebook for more details and schedule for each movie.
November
Tuesday, Nov 10th
Carry the Torch fundraising luncheon
Volunteer Ministry Center will host its 18th Annual Carry the Torch fundraising luncheon at the Knoxville Convention Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10, featuring Jeannette Walls as the keynote speaker with WATE Anchor, Lori Tucker, as Honorary Chair. This signature annual event boasts 700-800 attendees and raises funds towards preventing and ending homelessness in Knoxville. Funds are raised to support the mission of VMC through sponsorships, ticket purchases and donations. Attendees will enjoy a program, lunch and book signing from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a Mission Fair to highlight other community organizations and their services beginning at 10 a.m. Get involved and learn more at www.vmcinc.org/carry-the-torch.
Friday, Nov 20th
Knoxville Fire Fighters Association benefit concert
The Knoxville Fire Fighters Association represents the professional fire fighters of Knoxville and has been proudly serving our community since 1918. In order to raise funds for educational and safety programs, they are hosting a benefit concert featuring the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute with songs like “Friends in Low Places,” “The Dance,” and “The Thunder Rolls.” The concert will be held Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. The purchase of tickets to the show helps to support programs in Knoxville, Knox County and East Tennessee. Visit www.knoxvillefirefighters.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
Rocking into a new school year
Concord United Methodist Church welcomed the community to its annual “Rock the Block” free back-to-school bash at the church, 11020 Roane Drive, Wednesday, Aug. 12. Between 600 and 1,000 families from across the community came out to celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new school at the bash hosted by CUMC. “It’s our annual event to welcome people, celebrate the beginning of school and just love on our community,” said Brooke Hartman, discipleship pastor at CUMC. “Today, we have inflatables, free hamburgers and hot dogs and fixings. We have free snow cones. We’re hanging out together, fellowshipping. “We love it,” Hartman said. “The energy and the people, it’s just a great night.” There also were gift card giveaways for families to do activities, such as Main Event. “Rock the Block has been a part of Concord at least 10 years,” CUMC senior pastor, the Rev. Wil Cantrell, said. “It’s one of our favorite nights of the year, “ he added about the bash. “We love being able to invite the community out, just to bless families so they can have a relaxing, fun evening during the first week of school, which can be hectic otherwise.
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MARYVILLE — A box stacked with full peanut butter jars welcomed guests into the Second Harvest Food Bank facility early Thursday morning, Aug. 27. The creamy (or crunchy) goodness was donated as one part of an even larger event, as people filed in for Second Harvest’s 5th annual Hunger Action Month kickoff event and networking breakfast. “This is our fifth annual Hunger Action Month kickoff,” said Kristi Rule, the chief development officer for Second Harvest. “Five years ago, we worked with the Farragut Chamber, and Vicki Williams was really the driving force. She and some other community sponsors decided this was a great opportunity to raise awareness, bring the community together and learn more about our mission and what we’re doing.” Hunger Action Month runs Sept. 1-30, as Second Harvest and Feeding America lead the month-long campaign to raise awareness and fight local food insecurity.
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