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With school right around the corner, these final summer weekends feel even more precious. So if you need a nudge to plan something fun: this is it.

Zoo Knoxville just launched a buy-one-get-one-half-off deal that’s perfect for family time. Irish Fest is bringing music and food to the hill. And a beloved bridge is nearly ready for walkers again.

We’re here for all of it, and we hope you are too!

Recommended

🍹 71 South

Inside a gorgeously reimagined 100-year-old church, 71 South delivers a brunch worth preaching about. Light pours through the former sanctuary’s soaring windows while mimosa flights and crispy cauliflower bites grace the tables.

Locals rave about the 71 Hash and churro French toast, but honestly, everything’s a revelation. With warm service, standout cocktails, and charm in every corner, this South Knox gem feels like Sunday morning perfection, any day of the week. Learn more here.

💐 Flourish Flowers

Working with Flourish is like teaming up with someone who just gets you. From weddings to front porch flower drops, they bring heart, hustle, and serious floral talent. The team takes time to understand your vision, offer honest advice, and pull off even the trickiest last-minute tweaks.

Bouquets that bring tears, flexible service with zero stress, and blooms that turn up beautiful, even still in the delivery van. Simply wonderful, right? Learn more here.

• $2,390,000

• 3 beds

• 3 baths

• 3,502 sqft

• 2.98 Acres Lot

Sweeping water views, nearly 3 acres, and just 10 minutes from downtown Knoxville, this stunning riverfront estate is pure magic. A soaring 1,000-square-foot great room anchors the home, flooded with light and framed by a wall of windows. View property here.

🦒 Zoo Knoxville’s August Deal: Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off

The Gist: Zoo Knoxville is running a sweet summer special: buy one general admission ticket, get the second half off, all month long. No code needed, just buy online or at the gate and the discount is automatic. It’s a great chance to visit the new ostriches, hand-feed giraffes, and get nose-to-horn with Southern white rhinos.

Why It Matters: A fun, affordable outing to wrap up summer with family or friends. Offer ends August 31, so plan your zoo day soon! Read more here.

🚶‍♀️ Gay Street Bridge Moves Toward Reopening

The Gist: Underneath the Gay Street Bridge, workers on floating barges are carefully reinforcing the 127-year-old structure so folks can walk and bike across it again by year’s end. Crews made solid progress on one span and have moved on to another, with repair work expected to wrap up by December 31.

Why It Matters: This cherished link between downtown and South Knoxville will soon welcome foot traffic once more: offering scenic river views and a safe path forward. Read more here.

🎶 Soundscapes Season Finale | Museum of Art | Knoxville | 08/08 | More
Let art and live music weave magic!

🍀 Irish Fest on the Hill | Immaculate Conception Church | Knoxville | 08/09 | More
Savor authentic Irish food, drinks, and fun all afternoon and evening!

🏮 Water Lantern Festival | Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center | Knoxville | 08/09 | More
Light up the night with thousands of floating lanterns.

🌞 Printshop Yoga | Printshop Beer Co. | Knoxville | 08/09 | More
Start your weekend right with sun salutations and craft brews.

🌟 Postmodern Jukebox - Magic & Moonlight Tour | Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville | 08/09 | More
Experience dazzling vintage jazz‑pop mashups under the theatre’s marquee!

🦀 Southeast Crab Feast | New Harvest Park | Knoxville | 08/09 | More
Savor authentic Low Country coastal cooking under the sun.

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