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Editor’s Pick
What’s your go-to Freezo order? | Photo by SeeMidTN.com via Openverse
Heads up, downtown commuters. Market Street is currently closed between Clinch and Union avenues due to a sinkhole. Crews are working to repair the road this week.
Open
Curated thrift boutique Chic Vintage is now open in Old City on West Jackson Avenue. The shop stocks second-hand clothing, accessories, and shoes — take a peek at its inventory.
Festival
Hear ye, hear ye. The Newport Renaissance Faire is rebranding as the East Tennessee Renaissance Faire and relocating to Sevierville this spring. After three years at the Cocke County Fairgrounds, organizers cited the need for additional space and parking as the reason for the move. (WBIR)
Knoxvillian
Knoxville’s own Ashley Capps has been named one of Spin magazine’s most influential people in music. Capps founded AC Entertainment in the 1990s, which went on to launch the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, and later founded Knoxville’s Big Ears Festival in 2009.
Mansion Monday
This newly listed, all-brick beauty on Martin Mill Pike is worth a closer look. Tucked at the end of a long driveway, the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home sits on an elevated hilltop and boasts a custom kitchen, a brand-new outdoor deck, and an in-ground pool.
On This Day
Irish novelist and poet James Joyce was born on this day, February 2, 1882. As he once wisely said, “Life is too short to read a bad book.” Find a good one instead at one of Knoxville’s independent bookstores.
Number
$0. That’s how much 94% of Nourish patients pay out of pocket to talk to a dietitian covered by their insurance. You could be covered, too — check your coverage + get matched with a dietitian who can cut through the food noise and build you a plan to thrive.*
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles + watch the applications roll in.
Event Spotlight
After the run, families can explore the zoo for a discounted rate. | Photo provided by Covenant Health
Children in eighth grade and younger can participate by running, walking, or playing their way through the 1-mile course, which winds through the zoo’s exhibits. Each kiddo involved will earn one point for their school, and the local school with the highest participation will win a monetary prize and a plaque.
We’re in the depths of winter — that might explain why people are so interested in soup at the moment. A cozy sweater and a warm bowl at The Soup Kitchen on Kingston Pike sounds great right now.
