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🐣 Get crackin’
Who’s ready to hunt? | Photo via Canva Pro
Spring has arrived in full color, and Easter weekend is bringing plenty of ways to celebrate. These Knoxville egg hunts offer fun for kids, families, and even pups.
First Baptist Church Eggstravaganza | Saturday, April 4 | Free
This World’s Fair Park celebration goes beyond the egg hunt. Expect popcorn, cotton candy, inflatables, a petting zoo, outdoor games, spring crafts, and plenty of family-friendly fun.
Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 4 | $15
For a storybook-style experience, head to Ancient Lore Village and wander the meadowlands in search of special golden eggs. Kids can also meet the Easter Bunny and fairy friends, plus enjoy Easter-themed coloring activities.
Dog Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 4 | $12
Let your pup join the fun at this tail-wagging egg hunt featuring egg-shaped treats from local favorite River Dog Bakery. Don’t forget to dress them in their best costume for a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Events
Events
Friday, April 3
Spring Festival | Friday, April 3-Saturday, April 4 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Riverview Family Farm | $12
The Zig Zag Bridge on the Third Creek Greenway will reopen today after a two-month rebuild. The newly restored crossing is dedicated to John Ulmer, a bicyclist and planner who helped shape the greenway in the 1970s. (WATE)
Development
Knox County leaders are moving closer to adopting Advance Knox, a long-range plan guiding growth and infrastructure priorities across the region. Residents can submit feedback through Sunday, April 5. The formal adoption process is set to begin in June. (WBIR)
Civic
Mayor Indya Kincannon will unveil her proposed 2026–27 budget during the State of the City address on Friday, April 24 at the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park pavilion. Community members should RSVP by Friday, April 17.
Outdoors
Dogwood Arts is opening three private gardens to the public for its Spring Featured Gardens event on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Admission is a suggested $5 donation per garden. Get a sneak peek before you go.
Quoted
“This is critical. This is our city. This is what we will be looking at every day.” That’s what Knoxville Councilwoman Karyn Adams said this week at a community discussion about CR Endeavors’ plan for 200+ housing units at the Kerbela Shiners Temple site in South Knoxville. (WBIR)
Plan Ahead
Mark your calendar. The ninth annual Cattywampus Parade + Block Party is officially set for Sunday, May 17 at Suttree Landing Park. This year’s theme is “Where the Waters Meet,” celebrating water-inspired art, creativity, and community along the riverfront.
Pro Tip
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Culture
🤡 Prank you very much
Can you picture this in Farragut? | Photo by @Trev0B via Wikimedia Commons
No joke: Knoxville knows how to celebrate April Fools’ Day.
We scrolled Instagram this week — skeptically, of course — to round up some of the silliest pranks local businesses and organizations pulled.
Visit Farragut Watch out, Memphis — Farragut is coming for your claim to fame. The town teased plans for a pyramid-shaped Bass Pro Shops.
Knoxville Brew
Local coffee shop Knoxville Brew announced its logo would be featured on a new sculpture in World’s Fair Park. To be fair, coffee really is monumental.
Inside of Knoxville
The local publication shared a story claiming city leaders had come together — “after a very thorough 90 seconds of discussion” — to approve a revamped Chilhowee Park, complete with a lazy river, glow-in-the-dark splash zones, and a mountain coaster. Not to be dramatic, but we’d support this.
April = new spring shoe drop. Shop a great spring shoe for every price range:
👟 Under $25: A No. 1 best-seller, these arch support flip-flops feature a yoga foam footbed and just look like vacation.
👟 Under $50: This cushioned footbed sandal is ultra-comfortable, thanks to soft leather, a small platform, and an adjustable web strap (it’s also 50% off).
👟 Under $100: Go for fresh white tennis shoes with Vionic’s court sneaker that’s top-rated by 200+ five-star reviews.
👟 Under $150: Get ready to hear compliments when you wear Clarks’ newly dropped floral wedge, available in black, white, or red.
👟 Under $250: This newly released wedge espadrille from patricia green is worth the splurge, thanks to its chic nautical design and sporty grip sole.
Filling up somebunny’s basket this weekend? Here’s a tip: Reese’s Peanut Butter Bunnies are the most popular Easter candy in Tennessee, according to DoorDash.
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