BeLocal Of K-Town

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, Knoxville!
Wishing you warmth, gratitude, and a beautiful holiday.

11/27/2025

Skipping the Black Friday rush? Here are a few real Knoxville things to do instead:

• Fantasy of Trees at the Knoxville Convention Center (Nov 26–30)
• Small Business Saturday Market Square Farmers Market (Saturday downtown)
• Holidays on Ice — the Market Square ice-skating rink opens Nov 28

If you’re new to Knoxville, this weekend is the perfect chance to explore and start building your Knoxville traditions.

11/22/2025

Tis the season 🌟 to hang up your Christmas lights!

Call our friends at Clean&ClearVolunteer so you're not the last one on the block singing bright! ✨

11/20/2025

Thinking about Small Business Friday but not ready to shop yet?

Here are 3 easy ways to support Knoxville’s local businesses — completely free:

• Follow their page
• Share one of their posts
• Leave a quick review or comment

Little things make a big difference for small businesses, especially around the holidays.

Welcome to Knoxville — this is how we support local here.

11/20/2025

Not settled into your new Knoxville home yet… or just not ready to cook a full Thanksgiving meal?
Or maybe you need last-minute supplies and don’t know who’s open?

Here’s a quick Knoxville Thanksgiving Day guide to help you out:

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving
• Copper Cellar West
• Calhoun’s (multiple locations)
• Chesapeake’s Downtown & West
• Shoney’s
• Ivory’s Pearl & Prime (reservations recommended)
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Volunteer Princess Cruise (Thanksgiving lunch buffet)
• Tennessee Riverboat / Star of Knoxville Cruise (buffet)

Need something fast?
• Cracker Barrel
• Waffle House
• Denny’s
• IHOP
• Starbucks (select locations)
• Dunkin’ (select locations)

Stores & groceries open (reduced hours)
• Kroger
• Food City
• Food Lion
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Whole Foods
• Dollar General
• Family Dollar
• Select 24-hour Walgreens

Whether you’re grabbing a full Thanksgiving plate, picking up a couple of sides, or just hunting down that last-minute ingredient… Knoxville has you covered.
Welcome home — and happy Thanksgiving from BeLocal of Knoxville! 🧡🦃

11/18/2025

New movers make more buying decisions in their first 90 days than most locals make all year — which means the window to earn their trust is short.
Being visible early helps your business build trust faster and become the go-to choice before they even start searching.

If growing your reach with Knoxville’s newest residents is a priority for 2026, let’s connect.

11/18/2025

Countdown to Light the Park begins now! 🎄

Farragut is kicking off the holiday season on November 24 from 5–7 PM with more than 100,000 sparkling lights, live entertainment, kids’ crafts, and plenty of festive photo spots. Bring the family and stick around as Santa flips the switch to launch the magic! 🌟

If you’re new to the area, this is a perfect first Knoxville-area holiday tradition to jump into.

Have great photos or videos from past Light the Park nights or Campbell Station Skate? Share them for a chance to be featured on Farragut’s social pages!

https://visitfarragut.org/event/countdown-to-light-the-park-2/

10…9…8…kickoff the holiday season as the Town of Farragut spreads holiday cheer with more than 100,000 lights. This FREE event also features live entertainment, crafts for the kids, and some fun family photo spots! Be there with your family and friends as Santa flips the switch on all the holi...

11/17/2025

A Knoxville holiday tradition you don’t want to miss ❄️✨

If you’re new to town — or just settling into your new home — make space on your holiday calendar for one of Knoxville’s most beloved seasonal traditions: A Christmas Carol at the Clarence Brown Theatre.

Running November 20 through December 20, this classic story follows Ebenezer Scrooge on his unforgettable Christmas Eve journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. It’s warm, magical, and the perfect way to kick off the holiday spirit with family and friends.

Whether it’s your first Knoxville Christmas or your tenth, this show is the kind of memory that stays with you. 🎄

Clarence Brown Theatre
Box Office: (865) 974-5161
https://clarencebrowntheatre.com/shows/a-christmas-carol-2025/

Create memories and bring the whole family to Knoxville’s favorite holiday tradition, ‘A Christmas Carol’! This heartwarming tale follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he embarks on a miraculous Christmas Eve journey of transformation and redemption. Guided by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, P...

11/13/2025

Legally Blonde is hitting the stage at Bearden Theatre this weekend!

Our friend Michael Galyean (yes, the dancing legend himself) did an amazing job helping pull this whole production together — so you already know it’s going to be good.

If you’re looking for something fun, upbeat, and full of energy, grab a seat and support these talented students. Shows run November 13–16 at Bearden High School Auditorium.

Tickets are $15 general admission and $18 reserved.

https://www.beardentheatre.com/