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American Heart Month and Black History Month: National Month recognitions go through the official government process of passing a law by Congress or issuing a proclamation by the President.
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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.
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.
Tennessee Travel Information: As you make travel plans, get information on all travel issues across Tennessee, here.
Local headlines
Weekend Events: See our WEEKEND SCENE for more family fun.
Winter Farmers Market through March on Saturdays 10-2 at Market Square. Brace the cold for an hour or two to get some grocery shopping done while putting money in your friends’ and neighbors’ pockets: Winter Farmer’s Market – Market Square
Winter Farmers Market at Hardin Valley Hardin Valley Event Center, 2620 Willow Point Way, Knoxville, is hosting a 2026 Winter Farmers Market on the second and fourth Saturdays, January through April 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info here.
Remote Area Medical (RAM): RAM is offering a free, comprehensive dental, vision, and medical clinic on at the Jacob Building located at 3301 Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37914 on Friday- Sunday, February 6-8. This upcoming clinic will provide care to those who might otherwise go without these essential services. No insurance or ID is required; this upcoming clinic in Knoxville is open to anyone in need. The parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. (Midnight) on Thursday night, February 5, and remain open for the duration of the clinic.Pilot’s Heart Month campaign: Pilot, Flying J, and One9 travel centers are asking guests to take part in simple, meaningful actions that collectively make a life-saving difference: Paper Hearts and Round Up by adding a $1, $3 or $5 paper heart or round up their in-store purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout with 100% of proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association’s Life is Why™ campaign or donate $1, $3 or $5 directly through the Pilot app when placing a mobile order.
Visit Knoxville published 2026 Guide: The free 2026 Official Knoxville Visitors Guide is now available: Visitors Guide.
Local: Three local news sources can provide the news headlines from the area: WBIR, WATE, WVLT.
Smoky Night Lights by Zoo Knoxville: This immersive show is closed temporarily due to storm damage. More information here.
Outdoor Knoxville: A calendar produced by Legacy Parks Foundation has a comprehensive list of upcoming local outdoor events. Find it here.
Kickin’ It with Kincannon: City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon shares a monthly podcast with the community. See the podcast here: Kickin’ It with Kincannon.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs weekly podcast: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides a weekly update for the community. See his updates here: Mayor Glenn Jacobs.
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.
Weather: The latest weather forecasts from WBIR Weather.
Knoxville/Knox County Planning Commission: The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.
Public Safety Personnel: Keep up with the latest news from Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department- City of Knoxville, and Rural Metro Fire.
Historic Headlines
On this date, February 5, several notable historic events have occurred. Here are a few.
- 1778 – The United States gained official recognition from France as the two nations signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance in Paris.
- 1815 – The state of New Jersey issued the first American railroad charter to John Stevens.
- 1899 – The U.S. Senate ratified a peace treaty between the U.S. and Spain.
- 1911 – The first old-age home for pioneers opened in Prescott, AZ.
- 1932 – Dog sled racing made its Olympic debut.
- 1971 – NASA Astronaut Alan B. Shepard used a six-iron that he had brought inside his spacecraft and swung at three golf balls on the surface of the moon.
- 2000 – In Finland, Foreign Minister Tarja Halonen became the first woman to be elected president.
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