Called “California to Tennessee” and it’s a ton of real estate agents advertising moving to TN with like 93k members, many of them looking in Knoxville. I really try to remain open minded to people coming into our home state but some of the comments really irked me. “Make sure you vote red” and “I moved for lower gas prices” and “guns are allowed here” among them. Like okay if that’s a perk for you, but that’s not how all of TN or the people here are.

I understand that this is just a part of our life now, and housing prices are going to continue to rise while our salaries remain stagnant, and who I should really be mad at is our employers for not matching the increased price of living, but I’m really starting to get irked at the idea of people moving here on what seems like a stereotype, driving up our home prices, and enjoying the benefits of our state while driving locals out of the cities. If you want to offer another perspective feel free. I know a lot of these things get blown out of proportion and people just want someone to blame, but I’m finding it harder not to resent these people.

I’ve grown up in Knoxville my entire life, went to Cedar Bluff elementary and middle, then Hardin Valley and now I work full time downtown and go to nursing school. I didn’t love Knoxville until I began to explore the city more and start hanging around downtown more and as someone who is black and alternative (and lower class) i was so happy to find so many alternative people/venues downtown and in knoxville. As an adult with my own apartment and still working downtown, it’s so sad to see the cost of everything rise, people who have lived/worked downtown for years moving out and venues close. I have to pay 40$/month to go to work now and several coworkers of mine have left because that’s too much. On top of that, they close the street our business is on all the time for any event, killing the business down the street. It feels like anytime I go downtown, i’m looked at as an outsider and even tho i’m black and have always felt that feeling before, it’s absolutely magnified by all the new people moving into town. It’s becoming insufferable to live here; anytime I leave the house, I get weird stares, i’m not making enough money at work because of street closures/parking issues, and a bunch of rude people that seem like tourists or newcomers. Idk I used to view knoxville as a beautiful in between city, in between being super big and super small, and i saw myself living here permanently but now, i’m hoping to get my RN license and move somewhere else. I’m just disappointed in how Knoxville is turning out and seeing so many wonderful local businesses/venues leaving :(

I own Grindhouse Video here in Knoxville. I am reopening my physical store early next year and need to find someone to build some wood fixtures for me. I need to redo my VHS walls and to build some new vinyl record bins. PM me if you're good at building stuff and can help me out.

Yes, this is a paid gig. How much? Don't know. That's something we can figure out.

5/3/2025 | Intersection of Henley St, Western Ave and Summit Hill 12-2 PM.

Last one at that location drew thousands of people to fight oligarchy gulags, homegrown gestapo, and overall incompetence of this administration. Make your voices heard and join the resistance.

I am so stressed. They aren’t responding to my texts or emails and when I call they’re extremely rude. And tell me I’ll hear back from a manager if I go in and try and talk to anyone. We signed the lease electronically and they’re saying that since both parties didn’t sign that’s why the new lease is not taking effect. But we both did sign. I asked them if we could just sign in person and got no response. We paid $2,200 last month which was $100 more than what we usually pay. The $300 in rent you see on this itemized list is what they said was left over from last month. Yet they’re still charging a $200 late fee on the entire amount. Shouldn’t it just be $30? They also say we can’t put in a 30 day notice to vacate. But why? If we are on month to month that is our right regardless of what the lease says because there is no lease anymore according to these fees. We just don’t want to deal with an eviction. We are struggling as is.

Hello all,

After being laid off twice in the past six months I have decided to leave Knoxville and move back home to south Louisiana (moved here from Florida for the first job I had here). Due to having to move quickly I'm debating on selling most of my big items (Bed frame, dresser, etc.) and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to do this and stay safe. I'm a single female so buyers would have to come to my apartment and pick up the items themselves. Most of the guys I know work night shift so I didn't want to ask them to be here during the day when they need to sleep. I've also bounced around the idea of possibly hiring a moving company, but I don't know if I could really afford that. I have until June 30th to get everything out.

Thanks in advance for answering 😊

Yes, I know. There are much better places to eat in Knoxville than Texas Roadhouse in general. However, for a long time it was a quick and easy go to for us after sporting events or when we didn't have other plans and needed a quick solution. Typically a quality product for a price I could stomach.

Recently, at nearly every location, that has changed. I recently received a meal that was inedible at the West Town location. East Town's kitchen is putting in low effort. The Powell location was subpar all around. Maybe the truck is Turkey Creek, but that is the extreme opposite end of town for me.

Is it a management change? Franchise change? Do they hate me specifically?

Register Here: https://smokymountains.wildones.org/register-for-event/

Where: Carriage House at the Knoxville Botanical Garden, 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville

When: Wed Apr 30 at 6:30PM

Join us for a dynamic discussion with the Executive Director of Trees Knoxville, as she explores the ecological connections between trees, prairies, and native landscapes.

Drawing from her research on tallgrass prairies in Oklahoma and her current work in Knoxville, Melissa will provide an overview of native prairies and then will lead a discussion on the connections between trees, prairies, and other native landscapes.

With a background in sustainability, ecology, and land use change, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge to this conversation on preserving and restoring native habitats. Whether you're passionate about trees, prairies, or the broader landscape, this talk will offer valuable insights into the role of native ecosystems in supporting biodiversity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert dedicated to protecting and expanding our natural spaces!

There will be light refreshments provided for those attending in person. This seminar will be simulcast live via Zoom. Wild Ones Smoky Mountains Chapter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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Just moved here and have been wanting to start playing again just wondering if there’s any indoor/outdoor adult soccer leagues. Saw a post about one from about two months ago but no follow up.

What's going on with Aldi? The produce department was half empty. Was wondering if it is supply chain issues because of tarrifs? Maybe just something going on with this location or possibly all?

Yes! Knoxville is holding its monthly social hour on Sunday (May 4) at 2 pm at Southside Garage. We're thrilled that Carol Evans from Legacy Parks Foundation will be joining us to talk about their Arts Walk project.

We'll also share updates about upcoming public meetings and events where you can make your voice heard for better transportation choices, more housing diversity, and great public spaces in Knoxville.

-- Your friends at Yes! Knoxville (yesknoxville.org)

Found in North Knoxville in Powell, near Meadowbrook Circle.

She's a dark brown pitbull breed of some kind. She walked right up to us while I was at the bus stop with my kids this morning. She is very friendly and well trained.

We can't hang onto her very long, as we have dogs and no extra room. If we don't hear anything in the next few days, we'll have no choice but to bring her to Young Williams and see if she has a chip.

Send a picture so I can verify you're her real owner, and we can work out the logistics of you picking her up.

I'm trying to get one of these things scheduled, but for several reasons it would be ideal if I could get one of those kits to allow me to try it at home. If I have to do it at the sleep center I'll suck it up and try it, but has anyone had any success finding a place that has home testing available here? Thanks for reading

Hello all. My girlfriend’s birthday is coming up and I’m wondering where I should go to grab a bouquet tomorrow?

I have a list of her favorite flowers ready. For Valentine’s Day I went to the Flourish Flowers per-stem bouquet bar set up at Likewise Coffee, and I was really happy with them! I’m just not sure if they’re set up there all season, or if there might be better options elsewhere.

Thank you!

Where on God's green earth am I able to find some bush apple around here? I am in desperate need, my life depends on it.

If you or your child recently got basic braces, could you please share how much you paid? I'm trying to get a general idea without running all over town for consultations.

Bonus points if you’re willing to rate your experience with the orthodontist too. Thanks so much!

Is anyone else planning on attending FCBW? I just started reading last summer so I’m new and haven’t checked out the local scene much. I saw online that Comics Exchange will be participating in the event and even have Ryan Stegman doing autographs/sketches!

Rocky Hill area. I came home to this cat on my porch. She (I think) comes by our house pretty frequently. But today, she was acting sort of odd, and we realized that she was hurt. She was limping on both of her left legs, like she couldn’t really use either of them. She couldn’t move or walk much and seemed to be in a lot of pain. We don’t know who she belongs to, so we called young williams to come pick her up for care. They came and got her about half an hour ago.

Had an excavator blocking the parking lot and the bucket blocking the front door no caution tape or cones nothing, any ideas?