Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
Psst — It’s nearly mid-December. Finish your holiday shopping this weekend with our gift ideas:
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick: Concert poster from Status Serigraph | $40+ | Commemorate one of your favorite concert dates with a colorful, funky poster from the Knoxville printer.
Full-zip flannel jacket | $36.99 | Flannel, cotton, and fleece combine in this ultra-soft, stylish hoodie.
Gifts for retirees
Local pick: Knoxville Museum of Art membership | $45+ | They’ll get discounted admission to Soundscapes at the KMA, access to members-only events, and 10% off at the Museum Gift Shop.
Frustrated golfer socks | $12.99 | This No. 1 best-selling pair of men’s novelty socks is sure to get a laugh.
Gifts for people who have everything
Olive oil mister | $9.99 | A handy gift they can use to turn oil into a fine mist or a steady drizzle.
Gifts for book lovers
Local pick: A giftcard to Good Girl Books | $10 | If your BookTok bestie is ripping through their TBR pile, this romance bookstore is the place for them.
Take a peek into the progress on the Tennessee Theatre’s $24 million expansion. You won’t have to wait long to see it in person. It opens to the public next March.
Cause
Just a reminder that the warming centers are open. If you’re looking for ways to give back this season, check out the donation + volunteer options.
Sports
Legendary former Maryville coach George Quarles is headed back to high school football. Nearly a decade after leaving the Rebels — where he led the team to 11 state titles — Quarles has been hired as the new head coach at the Webb School in Knoxville. (Sports Illustrated)
Eat
How far would you drive for a cheeseburger? The first In-N-Out locations in Tennessee are now open in Murfreesboro, Lebanon, and Antioch. But none are slated for Knoxville. Might we recommend Stock & Barrel or Inskip Grill instead? (Knox News)
Answered
Speaking of hypothetical openings in Knoxville... We recently asked y’all where you’d like a second Costco to open in the area. 70% of you voted for Clinton. Do you disagree?
Civic
December is full of celebrations — whether it’s Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or NYE, there’s a good chance you’re partying this month. Before you crank up the music, do you know Knoxville’s noise ordinance?
Listen
What will happen this week when the Titans take on the San Francisco 49ers? Hear from the local experts on the Tennessee Titans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Home
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Finance
You’re smart — but your spending can still be dumb. These are the 11 dumbest things smart people waste money on.*
Older Adults
Are you taking advantage of these stellar senior discounts? From savings with Walgreens to a discounted Amazon Prime membership, we found 20 hacks all older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth.*
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Let me plan your Saturday
Another option: the holiday pop up bar, Miracle in the Old City at Brother Wolf. | Photo courtesy of Miracle in the Old City.
Got a free Saturday? No, you don’t. I’ve seen just about everything there is to do tomorrow, and I know what you should do if...
You have a kid. Meet goats and get some fresh air at Open Farm Day at Pygmy Harbor Farm.
You’re feeling festive. That will be the Tour de Lights, which features a holiday bike ride and market.
You don’t want to drink. Alice in Appalachia has both boozy and non-boozy peppermint dark chocolate hot cocoas — perfect for warming your hands while you watch ice skaters.
Pro tip: Forward this email to the bestie you want by your side for all these activities.
I’m on the hunt for Knoxville’s best mocktails. Along the way I found a great Food & Wine interview with Jessica King, owner of Brother Wolf. Her top tip for a standout zero-proof sip? Skip the ice. Mocktails already have more water than cocktails, so extra ice only dilutes the flavor.
