Here’s what’s happening around East Tennessee today, along with helpful community resources and interesting things to discover beyond our backyard.

Friday High Five

End the week by noticing something that went right. Progress deserves recognition, even when it arrives one small step at a time.

Weekend Highlights

  • 1964: The Tribute Friday, 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre. The Beatles tribute show recreates the early years of Beatlemania.
  • Jim Norton, Friday, 7 p.m., Bijou Theatre. The comedian brings his stand-up show to downtown Knoxville.
  • Dixie Lee Farmers Market: Open-air Farmers Market featuring fresh, local produce, Grass-Fed meats, eggs & milk. Open every Saturday (May-October) from 9 a.m.- noon at 12740 Kingston Pike, Farragut.
  • Hall’s Farmers Market, sponsored by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League, is held every Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon, at Beaver Dam Baptist Church | 4328 E. Emory Rd., Knoxville, 37938 through September.
  • Market Square Farmers Market: Every Saturday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. through October. Nourish Knoxville operates producer-only farmers’ markets in Knoxville, Tennessee. Everything sold at our farmers’ markets is grown/raised/produced by the vendor within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee.
  • Goat Yoga Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22-23 — Pygmy Harbor Farm, 2222 Robin Ben Lane. The beginner-friendly outdoor class combines gentle yoga with pygmy goats; admission is $30.

Featured Resource

Weather: The latest weather forecasts for this weekend from WBIR Weather.

Community Calendar

Looking for more to do? Here are upcoming events and activities across East Tennessee.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Local news: Follow breaking news, weather, and community updates from WBIR, WATE, and WVLT.
  • KCS Calendar: Stay informed with 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’s Kickin’ It with Kincannon: City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon shares a monthly podcast Kickin’ It with Kincannon.
  • Mayor Glenn Jacobs weekly podcast: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides a weekly podcast.
  • Weather: The latest weather forecasts from WBIR Weather.

Across Tennessee

  • 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.
  • TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
  • 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 is National Immunization Awareness Month — The August observance highlights the role of vaccination in protecting people at every stage of life.
  • National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US.
  • Congress: See this week’s meetings in 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.
  • S. Supreme Court: Follow the decisions of the top court here

Around the World

Today in History

  • 1831 – Nat Turner began a rebellion against slavery in Southampton County, Virginia.
  • 1959 – Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States.

Tennessee Trivia

Did you know? Tennessee’s state motto is “Agriculture and Commerce,” reflecting two industries central to the state’s development.

😊 Today’s Smile

If we’re not supposed to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the refrigerator?

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