This local brewery is bringing back its annual Oktoberfest celebrations filled with three weeks of themed fun. | Photo provided by Schulz Bräu Brewing Co.
You won’t need a passport to experience the traditions of Bavaria with Schulz Bräu Brewing Co.'s 10th annual Oktoberfest returning Saturday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 12.
This award-winning brewery is home to one of the largest biergartens in the South + takes its heritage seriously — even featuring retired furniture from Munich’s Oktoberfest.
For three weeks, you can expect rounds of brews + bratwursts, live music, and so much more. The daily schedules are set for Tuesdays-Sundays — we’re tapping in with our top picks throughout the festival.
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Start practicing your stein hoisting now; these friendly competitions will happen throughout Oktoberfest — including a kid-friendly version. New to this tradition? Learn more about it.
Running of the Wieners
Send Oktoberfest off by signing up your wiener dogs, or grabbing a brew and watching, for the annual race on Sunday, Oct. 12. From 3 to 5 p.m., baby brats (puppies under 1) all the way to senior sausages (ages 11+) will compete — sign up online or in person by 2 p.m. on the day.
Knoxville City Council unanimously approved the rail-to-trail Art Walk project. Construction is slated to begin next month, creating a trail along the rail line near Chapman Highway + toward Meads Quarry. Plus, sculptures and murals will be featured. (Knox News)
Closing
Fine-dining restaurant Bogartz in Bearden will close its doors after service tomorrow, Sept. 20 after one year of business. Chef Bruce Bogartz will continue catering, teasing holiday packages for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and said he is looking for a new space to open his restaurant.
Coming Soon
Mother Bar, the anticipated botanical cocktail and wine bar on Emory Place, is gearing up for its grand opening after nine months of prep. While we await the details, you can check out Mother Shop upstairs.
Legacy
Dallas Cowboys linebacker + Knoxvillian Dwight “D.D.” Lewis has died at the age of 79. Lewis attended Fulton High School before beginning his football career at Mississippi State and later the NFL — learn more about his legacy with WBIR reporter Justin Wallace. (WBIR)
Family
Costumes, Characters, and Cartoons — that’s a big event for Elmo. Families can head to the Tennessee Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 12 to see free PBS Kids specials on the big screen + meet their favorite characters. Bonus: A sensory-friendly experience will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Real Estate
Threlkeld Homes has joined Wallace Real Estate, an agency that’s been serving the Knoxville community for 90 years, at its Bearden Office. The new partnership is said to be rooted in “tradition, strengthened by expertise, and dedicated to delivering results for our clients.”
Regional
Writers in the wild? Applications are now open for The Steve Kemp Writer’s Residency program — where one chosen writer will get to live in the Great Smoky Mountains for six weeks. Learn more + apply by Saturday, Nov. 1.
Sports
Former Vols player + quarterback for the UCLA Bruins, Nico Iamaleava, was listed in a recent article of the most disappointing players of the season so far. Hear from the local experts on the Tennessee Volunteers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Grab your blankets + fuel up your cars. Moovies are returning to Cruze Farm’s East Knoxville location on Asbury Road.
On select evenings, you can head to this ice cream + pizza shop to see classics on the big screen this October through March. Check out the full schedule online — we’ll be pulling up for “Hocus Pocus,” “The Grinch,” and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.”
Before you go, remember:
Movies begin at sunset
Parking is first come, first serve — it’s recommended to get there an hour before the movie begins
Ice cream can be ordered inside the shop or at the drive-thru + pizza is best ordered online and can be picked up at the pizza barn
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.
In my opinion, one can never have too many tote bags or ways to show local love. The next time you grab your caffeine fix at Capybara Coffee, think about snagging this new tote designed by local artist Paula Savage. I mean, who doesn’t want to see capybaras swim in a coffee mug?
