Here’s what’s happening around East Tennessee today, along with helpful community resources and interesting things to discover beyond our backyard.
Motivation Monday
Success grows from the habits you choose every day.
Highlights
- Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: Bistro at the Bijou: Live Jazz
- Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with the Clayton Foundation, will present a live production of The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. The play will be performed from August 7th through the 23rd, with showtimes onThursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m., at 747 World’s Fair Park. Free onsite parking is provided.
- July 24 – August 9: Theatre Knoxville Downtown: Arsenic and Old Lace
- Through August 10: Ijams Nature Center: The Tennessee Stage Company presents Knoxville Shakespeare
Featured Resource
Mayor’s Kickin’ It with Kincannon: City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon shares a monthly podcast Kickin’ It with Kincannon.
Community Calendar
Looking for more to do? Here are upcoming events and activities across East Tennessee.
East Tennessee History Center and Museum: Discover the stories behind East Tennessee’s past through engaging exhibits, genealogy resources, and interactive experiences at the East Tennessee History Center: East Tennessee History Center and Museum.
Ijams Nature Center: Ijams offers programs, activities, and events for all ages on a weekly basis, and almost every day. Check their Calendar of Events here.
Knoxville Public Library often has weekly story times, LEGO clubs, craft sessions, and teen gaming nights. Check their weekly calendar: Knox County Public Library
Muse Knoxville is an interactive children’s museum with daily sessions: Muse Knoxville
Outdoor Knoxville: A calendar produced by Legacy Parks Foundation has a comprehensive list of upcoming local outdoor events. Find it here.
Visit Knoxville published 2026 Guide: The free 2026 Official Knoxville Visitors Guide is now available: Visitors Guide.
Zoo Knoxville is open daily; special feeds/talks may have times posted onsite: Zoo Knoxville
Helpful Community Links
Stay informed throughout the day:
KCS Calendar: Stay informed with the Knox County Schools calendar here.
Knoxville/Knox County Planning Commission: The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.
KUB Construction: Traffic advisories and construction-related impacts are communicated primarily through the online construction map.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs weekly podcast: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides a weekly podcast.
Weather: The latest weather forecasts from WBIR Weather.
Across Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains Travel: Keep up to date on the TN/NC park Basic Information, Visitor Centers, Park Closures and Alerts, Parking Tags, Camping, Hiking, and general Visit Planning, all here.
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for All: The TN Vacation website links visitors to any region of Tennessee, featuring up-to-date venues and performances for all ages and preferences.
Tennessee State Parks lead us to the adventures of a lifetime: Tennessee State Parks
Tennessee Travel Information: As you make travel plans, get information on all travel issues across Tennessee here.
Across America
August 10 is National S’Mores Day. Whether you’re around a backyard fire pit or planning a weekend camping trip in the Smokies, today is the perfect excuse to enjoy a classic graham cracker, chocolate, and toasted marshmallow treat.
National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US.
Congress: Weekly Review
Entertainment: Latest in Movies, Music, TV, Books, Arts, Design, Celebrities at Google Entertainment.
Science: Latest in Environment, Space, Physics, Genetics, and Wildlife, at Google Science.
Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR, & more sports at Google Sports.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court: Follow the decisions of the top court here
Around the World
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
Today in History
- 1846 – Smithsonian Institution established.
- 1988 – First major patent for digital cell technology granted.
Tennessee Trivia
Did you know? Tennessee is the only state with three officially designated Grand Divisions.
😊 Today’s Smile
Why did the pencil win an award? Because it always had a good point.
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