Of course, my best tip would be to jump in a pool — you can rent this one for the day via Swimply. | Photo via Swimply
Next Monday marks an official end to the dog days of summer. To get us through the final week of this season’s most lethargic days, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips to cool down + stay energized.
Sip on The Marlowe on Central’s summer cocktail, which changes weekly.
Save your fun activities for after dark; this Perseids Meteor Shower paddle takes place at 1 a.m.
Take Florence + the Machine’s advice and run fast (for your mother, father, children, etc.). All jokes aside, try joining one of these local run clubs to beat the slog of the dog days.
Events
Events
Monday, August 4
Restaurant Week | Times vary | Multiple locations | Restaurant Week (benefiting Nourish Knoxville) starts today — visit participating restaurants for featured menu items.
Tuesday, August 5
Tie Dye and Trivia Party at Mead’s Quarry | 6-9 p.m. | Navitat Knoxville | Free | Head outdoors for some fresh air and bring along a shirt or bandana to tie-dye — RSVP online.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra | 7 p.m. | Bijou Theatre | $63 | This popular band with a unique jazz sound was formed in 1956 and has been touring worldwide ever since.
Wednesday, August 6
Knoxville Smokies vs. Biloxi Shuckers | 7 p.m. | Covenant Health Park | $19+ | It’s All-You-Can-Eat Wednesday at the ballpark with a buffet featuring pulled pork, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, and popcorn.
Thursday, August 7
Hell’s Belles | 8 p.m. | Open Chord Stage | $35 | Rock out to this all-female AC/DC tribute band.
Friday, August 8
Soundscapes at the KMA: August 2025 | 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Knoxville Museum of Art | $20+ | A lineup of musical acts spanning a range of genres will take the stage while you explore the art and sip on a cocktail.
Saturday, August 9
Irish Fest on the Hill 2025 | 4-10 p.m. | Immaculate Conception Church | $15 | Enjoy live bands, Irish dancers, games, food, drink and more — kids under 12 get in free.
City Council approved a ~$19 million project in northwest Knoxville to revamp Pleasant Ridge Road. The project will focus on a section of the road from Merchant Drive to city limits, with construction set to begin in the fall. There will be a chance to provide feedback on the project ahead of construction. (WBIR)
Mansion Monday
15.48. That’s how many acres come with this 6,720-sqft Blount County “Barndominium.” Explore photos of the property + the interior that includes an elevator, heated kitchen floors, and unique features dating back to the 1800s.
Community
Zoo Knoxville continues to welcome new animals. This time, six adult female ostriches have entered a newly renovated exhibit space across from the Rhino Reserve. This fall, the zoo hopes to introduce an interactive feeding experience between guests + the ostriches. (Knoxville Daily Sun)
Pets
Our tails are wagging — it’s officially August, which is National Dog Month. If you’re looking to celebrate, consider taking part in the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley’s month-long Clear the Shelters event. (Knox TN Today)
Sports
UTK recently got its fifth Top 100 Recruiting Prospect. Dive into Salesi Moa’s game-changing potential for the Tennessee Volunteers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Number
1,200. That’s how many pairs of shoes were given to families at this past weekend’s Shoes for School event. WBIR’s John Becker shared photos of his time volunteering to help pack and prep for the event.
Job
Are you the one we’re looking for? We’re on the hunt for a sales-driven leader to help us land significant brand partnerships at a national scale as a Sales Executive. From a competitive benefits package to 401k matching, we’re a pretty amazing company to work for. Join our team and apply today.
Take part in Knoxville’s Water Lantern Festival this month. | Photo via Knoxville Smokies.
Happy first week of August, Knoxville. In case you missed it, every month we put together a list of some of the most plan-worthy events in the area — check out our August Plan Ahead.
After hours
Adult Bookfair: Homecoming | Saturday, Aug. 9 | 7 p.m. | Union Ave Books | $43 | Dust off your formalwear for this evening filled with themed food and drinks, a dance floor, and plenty of books + a cozy reading area.
Live music + shows
The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA | Thursday, Aug. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Tennessee Theatre | $40+ | Gimme, Gimme, Gimme some of ABBA’s biggest hits sung by this tribute band.
For the fam
Ijams Hummingbird Festival | Saturday, Aug. 16 | 7 a.m.-1 p.m. | Ijams Nature Center | $6+ | Festivities include live animal encounters, an expanded artist marketplace, speakers, and more.
Festivals
Knox Asian Festival | Sunday, Aug. 24 | 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | World’s Fair Park | $4 | The festival will kick off with a parade at 10:15 a.m., followed by live performances, food, and activities.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
A bit of bittersweet news from me today, Knoxville. Today’s 865today newsletter will be the last I pen, but fear not — my fantastic colleague Michael will be jumping in to continue sharing Knoxville’s top news, happenings, and events starting on Wednesday. Thanks for letting this born-and-raised Tennesseean grace your inboxes for a while.
