The 6th annual Knox Rox Music Festival is in the books, but there is still an opportunity to donate to the Hillcrest Foundation – which provides benefits for residents and staff at Hillcrest facilities. Donate here.
Weston E. Babelay
Weston E. Babelay says, “Got to love those days that start at 5 a.m. and end at 11 p.m. with laughter and great stories. I’m a little tired after walking 33,000 steps today, but it was well worth it.”
Weston and Penny Babelay hosted the April 18, 2026, event at 865 Axe Throwing. Weston posted 50-plus photos including the morning fog giving way to sunlight. He thanked KUB for getting power back on during an outage.
Entertainment was by Pistol Creek, The Johnny’s, Weathered, and Lavonda & the 865 Bandits. There were food trucks, axe throwing and community fun. This year Random Acts of Flowers was an additional recipient of proceeds.
Marble Springs Statehood Day 2026
To mark America’s 250th year, the annual celebration at Marble Springs will expand to two days:
Friday, May 29, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. will be Tennessee Field Day for children to explore state history. Partners include, Ijams Nature Center, Museum of Cherokee People, Birthplace of Country Music Museum, National Parks Service, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and more to be announced.
Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., will include demonstrations, guest lectures, music, dancing, food and more. Explore Tennessee history though classic foods, line dancing, and Tennessee classics. Partners include Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Knox Makers, Smoky Mountain Quilting Guild, East Tennessee Historical Society, Tipton Haynes State Historic Site and even more.
Admission is free on both days. The historic site is located at 1200 W. Gov. John Sevier Hwy., Knoxville, Tennessee.
Notes & Quotes
Knoshville, a Jewish food festival, will be held Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knoxville Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville. Entry is free, items will be for sale. Food – Music – Culture – Family Activities
“Honor Fountain City” will be hosted by Fountain City Town Hall on Monday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fountain City Park. There are vendor spots for $40 available; set up time is from 8-10. Info, register and pay here. Any questions can be sent to Joyce Lee, chair, Fountain City Town Hall Inc., 865-607-3406.
May Day Rally set for Friday, May 1, from 5-7 p.m. on Market Square. Members of multiple labor unions and community organizations will host the event, which is open to the community.
Central High School Alumni will gather for the CHS Alumni Wall of Fame Brunch at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, in the Central High commons. Inductees include Gaylon Wilson, Don Carringer, Jon Miller, Elizabeth Huling, Marianne Worthington, Justin Cox and Andrew Ramsey. RSVP by texting to 865-406-1169 or emailing to rlsmithins@yahoo.com with your name and number of others coming with you by Friday, May 8. Tax deductible donations are welcome at the door.
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