New Laws, Drop-In Childcare Hacks, & Summer Movie Magic Inside 🎬

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Well hello again!

Look who's back! We're doing a little happy dance over here because you stuck around for issue #2.

Quick question while we have you: what was your take on our first go at this? Anything that made you think "YES, more of this please"? Or maybe something that had you scratching your head? Seriously, we want the real talk. Hit reply and let us know what's on your mind.

We're on a mission to become that newsletter you actually want to open: the one that clues you in on the good stuff happening in Knoxville. New coffee shop? We're on it. Street fair next weekend? You'll know first. That weird construction project blocking your usual route? We've got the scoop.

Anyway, thanks for giving us another shot. We promise we're just getting warmed up.

Catch you around the neighborhood.

Your Favorite

🗝️ The Kennedy

Housed in an 1870s brick beauty, The Kennedy marries vintage character with an upbeat elevated gastropub feel. Kick off with blue-crab crispy rice cakes (crackly outside, creamy avocado inside) paired with the jewel-toned Prickly Pear Affair.

Follow that with the prime-rib French Dip or a wood-fired pizza, and truffle fries for good measure. Smoke-kissed bone marrow, a tender filet, and thoughtful service make every seat (especially a window booth) feel like the best in the house. Learn more here.

🎨 Kids Cove Drop-In Child Care Center

Kids Cove makes errand days easy! The bright, state-licensed play space welcomes kids six months to twelve years with climbing mats, costumes, and endless crafts. CPR-trained staff log every check-in through a secure app, so you can step out confident.

Pop in for an hour, book Parents Night Out, or host a birthday bash; flexible pricing keeps it painless. Bonus: military, educators, and first responders enjoy a special discount! Learn more here.

• $2,899,900

• 9 beds

• 11 baths

• 10,083 sqft

• 0.37 Acres Lot

Live lakefront glory in West Knoxville: 10,083 sunlit square feet across five luxe levels with sweeping water views. Nine en suite bedrooms, double kitchens, wine room, and a patio turn every day into vacation. Dock included, Vol Navy awaits. View property here.

🏛️ 177 New Tennessee Laws Since July 1

The Gist:
From classroom cell phone bans to tougher child-protection penalties, Tennessee’s 177 fresh laws have kicked in. Highlights: universal $7K Education Freedom vouchers, stricter rules on hemp sales to anyone under 21, extended foster-care support through age 23, and mandatory post-birth warning info for new moms. Drivers: beware of laser-pointer pranks, now a misdemeanor. Retailers face stiffer hits for organized theft.

Why It Matters:
These changes touch everyday life for parents, students, shoppers and motorists across the Volunteer State. Read more here.

🏡 Sequoyah Hills earns spot on “most envied” list

The Gist: Our very own Sequoyah Hills placed No. 39 in a survey of 3,000 Americans by the New Jersey Real Estate Network, sharing company with Beverly Hills, Lookout Mountain, and a few others. Respondents praised its riverside strolls, wide porches, and springtime dogwoods, all a quick hop from Market Square.

Why It Matters: The recognition boosts neighborhood pride and may draw new neighbors, supporting local shops and schools. Expect extra visitors when Dogwood Trail signs return this spring. Read more here.

🌶️ Friday Salsa Party | The Dance-N-Space | Knoxville | 07/18 | More
From salsa to merengue, it’s BYOB and bring-your-best-moves!

🚴‍♂️ Saturday Ride | Meet at Bike Zoo | Knoxville | 07/19 | More
Clip in, crank it up, and ride into 50+ miles of wind-in-your-face freedom!

🎥 Summer Movie Magic | Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville | 07/20 | More
Step back into Hollywood’s heyday and catch Gene Kelly on the big screen!

🎷 Old City Market | 100 Block of West Jackson Ave | Knoxville | 07/20 | More
Jackson Ave turns into a handmade haven with art, snacks, and soul.

🧘‍♂️ Goat Yoga | Pygmy Harbor Farm | Knoxville | 07/20 | More
Find your zen while pygmy goats nibble your shoelaces.

🍻 Laugh Alive Comedy | Ale' Rae’s Grill Gastropub | Knoxville | 07/20 | More
End your week with a belly laugh, a brew, and strictly no grumps allowed!

🎉 Game Night | The Bark | Knoxville | 07/23 | More
No RSVP needed. Just bring your thirst and your furry MVPs.

If you want to read any of our previous issues, check them out HERE on our website.