East Tennessee Now

The Beardsley Community Farm is gearing up for Snow ! No need to grab a shovel - more like a spoon…. It’s actually their Snow Day event. With a full day of activities including a soup contest, silent auction, and live musical performances. Charlotte’s here to fill us in …

But first, it’s time to Pack the Bag with Second Harvest Food Bank…  A fundraiser to fuel their Food for Kids program.  Matthew Blondell says $8 goes a long way when it comes to nutritious food for hungry children.

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Leave winter at the door and get ready for the spring time with the Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show. Shannon Herron will be joining us today to tell us everything you need to know about this year’s event. But first, Ron Day from Remote Area Medical stops by to talk about their upcoming clinic where they’re offering health, vision and dental services completely free of charge.

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Charlie Jackson from the Hand Up For Homeless Ministry joins the show to talk about his organization, their impact on the Knoxville community, and how you can get involved this winter and holiday season.

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Saturday, December 7th Covenant Health is bringing back their 20th annual Artsclamation fine arts sale benefitting Peninsula Behavioral Services. Laurel and Tyler joins us this morning to tell us all about it.

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Christmas time is right around the corner and what better way to bring in the holiday season than with some classic Christmas stories. The Clarence Brown Theatre has the right idea as they’re presenting A Christmas Carol November 21 - December 21. Mindy stops by to give us the details.

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Ron Day from Remote Area Medical stops by to talk about their upcoming free healthcare clinics. Also, Kimberly Montierth from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints comes in to tell us about their Light The World Giving Machines fundraiser.

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Hand Up For Women is a local ministry offering a hand UP to women who want to live a self-sufficient, abundant life free of loneliness and fear. November 1st they will be launching their online auction benefiting the women and programs of the organization. Betty-Lou Simpson joins us this morning to tell us more about it.

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Fall is finally here which means it’s time for the fall festivities, and East TN Children’s Hospital has plenty for you to choose from. Natalie joins us today to tell us all about them. With the fall comes the fall critters creeping in your house to stay warm. Luckily Michael from Renewal By Anderson is here to give us all the tips on how to keep your home bug free this coming fall and winter!

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Knox County Mobile Meals just hosted their annual Power of the Purse fundraiser to much success. Sara Keel joins us this morning to tell us about the volunteer opportunities available with Mobile Meals and how you can help out!

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The 24th annual Hola Festival is taking place Saturday, September 21st and Pedro joins the show to tell us more about it.

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