“Amazing people, music, and sermon make the church a great place. Parking can be tedious, as you may need to park across the street.
A guest speaker did an amazing job today. I plan to attend on Tuesday and next Sunday to see if it can become my new home.
Check it out.”
“Farragut West Knox Chamber is the best investment for small businesses. Their connections and classes help me build and grow while also supporting me in areas I didn't even know I needed.”
“Larsen Jay started this fabulous organization many years ago after he spent time in the hospital. He realized some people did not ever receive flowers. Genius idea to repurpose flowers that would otherwise be thrown away. Bravo!!”
“Our kids have been part of MorningStar since they were just 12 weeks and two years old, and they are now seven and ten. Over the years, they have formed the sweetest friendships, enjoyed countless field trips, learned new skills, and grown in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment. We are truly grateful to be part of the MorningStar family!”
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1705 Clinch Ave, Knoxville
Community Services Non Profits
“In a time of fear and uncertainty the kindness and care provided here is beyond explanation. You are surrounded by beauty and support. I hope you never have the need to be here. I hope you never walk past this beautiful place without understanding the impact it has on so many lives.”
“Survived Saturday's hellish outdoor food market: sweated like a pig in a sauna, shuffling zombie-slow with infinite patience while vendors peddled their wares. Prices hilariously high with meh deals, but hey, at least you're heroically supporting those awesome local farms with their cool organic meats and produce—next time, Wednesday for sanity.”
“I love city hills! I just admire everything pastor Brandon and Kara have done in this place and all the other staff!! I am now very involved in the church and praise God for this blessing. Join us soon!!! @cityhills.church”
“Went thier today.yhe best staff ever anywhere hands down.helped me and was so kind and knowledgeable.took labs and didn't realize she was already in.awesome.”
“My daughter and her fiancee use this facility. They have programs and resources to help the community. It's not a rehab place. It's more like a resource center.”
“I enjoyed my first volunteer experience at Beardsley Community Farm. Helped rotate compost bins, picked raspberries, watered new plantings of squash, and laid out garlic to dry.
Beautiful gardens and wonderful people.”
“I just love how Emerald Youth foundation has grown, and done so much for Knoxville children! You have come a long way from your beginnings in the 1970s! A dream of Dr. Paul Kelly , I know he would be so happy to know what has become of this organization! Job well done faithful servants!”
“This is a great place to shop. I've bought several things for my kids, my mom, and myself. The people are always so friendly and helpful. I love the store. Being a single mom of two kids the community chest is an absolute blessing and I appreciate all of them from the bottom of my heart. ??”
“Great place with a staff that cares about animals. The prices are good for shots. I had 3 appointments from 10:30am and the last one at 3:45. I live an hr away so it was going to be a long day in knoxville. However, I didnt have to spend the whole day, they took in all 3 at once, saving me so much time. Thank you so much!!”
“The reconstructed cabins at State and Clinch are close enough to downtown traffic that you hear buses while a docent talks about 1786. I went into the original cabin and the kitchen building; the palisade makes a small yard, not a battlefield. Kids on a school group had the well and the blacksmith demo, so I waited them out.”
“This school is maybe the most sincere education center in the area. All employees and volunteers truly deeply believe in the mission of providing absolutely free music education to underprivileged children. It's a safe, clean, and respectful environment.”
“This is probably the best YMCA I’ve ever been too. I came in town for a few days and happened to be staying down the road. They found my account, gave a tour, and provided all the resources I needed to include making a photo copy of class schedules and contact information. Tons of equipment and amenities. Hats off to the staff!”
“This place is definitely created with the betterment of mankind at it's heart. The people are all genuine and have love for those that are less fortunate,as well as the fortunate. This non profit is truly blessed by God.”
“I’m currently running for Knox County Commission, and I recently received an email offering me time to come in and record my platform. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into it, but I was genuinely impressed. The kindness they showed me was incredible. They took the time to answer all my questions and even gave me a couple of tries to make sure I got everything right.
I had assumed they were connected to PBS, but they’re actually not. They rely on funding from cable subscribers and donations. With so many people cutting the cord these days, that support has dropped off.
If you’re able, I’d encourage you to consider supporting them. I’ll be signing up for a yearly membership myself. My 12-year-old son has always wanted to create his own show, and this gives us the opportunity to do that this summer without having to invest in a lot of expensive equipment.”
“I, unfortunately, did not really feel that comfortable or safe when I visited. I don't know if that's more on me or I was just not there at a good time.That said, while there, I kinda had an odd thought that maybe some space could be set up for people in the local LGBT+ community to sell their creative projects - from sewing, woodwork, and millinery (hat designs)...to books, art, and maybe music.”
“I had miss Laura as my CPR instructor and she was so great! The class was very organized and well structured. Laura made me feel confident and comfortable to perform CPR. She was the best CPR teacher I've had!”
7:30AM - 3:30PM
3000 North Central Street, Knoxville
Community Services Non Profits
“My cousin enjoyed working here assembling automotive parts, which is a skill I'd like to have. Not everyone can do that. My concern is that some of the larger vehicles can't stop in time when driving around the bend. The cross walk needs to be moved and repainted closer to the bridge. I'm going to ask at the library if there have been accidents or near accidents at the crosswalk.
I wonder if some of the clients/employees @ Sunshine are off SSI SSDI because they are working full time. I'm wondering if they are paid the same as comparable jobs assembling parts. Some drivers are driving cautiously and slow. There's also a large open drain pipe from the Knoxville water department. Someone with low vision could inadvertently step into this hole in the asphalt and suffer injury.”
“We've got the best office staff and the best DSP out there. We go above and beyond. And we get it done rigjt tbe fist time. We love our clients like they are family! And we would do anything for them!”
7:15AM - 5:45PM
701 E Oak Hill Ave, Knoxville
Community Services Non Profits
“We have had nothing short of an amazing experience at little oaks. Our family has been with little oaks for 3 years. I feel my children are safe and well cared for. All the staff know my children and say hello and goodbye to my kids by name, even when they’re not my child’s teacher and I don’t know the staff member’s name myself. There is an expected amount of turn over with college aged teachers (oh to have that energy!), but much of the staff have been there since before we started.
The education is top notch. My son was singing the alphabet at 2 years old; which I didn’t even know was possible (I certainly didn’t teach him that). The playground time and activities are great. I love getting the weekly class plan and daily pictures. Everything feels well rounded and catered to the kiddos. I have no doubt my kids will be ready for kindergarten (too fast!).
I’m honestly floored that the ratings are so low. I know there have been staffing changes that have improved things, and one of the negative reviews was from someone that didn’t like the wait list during peak COVID, so do your due diligence as a parent and really research and visit little oaks. Remember people are more likely to use the internet for negativity than to rave about their experience. I think you’ll find this place is a diamond in the rough.”
“An amazing experience! Goodwill staff, Brandon, scheduled the pick up of a treadmill and an antique chair. Eric and D came as scheduled and made the entire process seamless and successful. All gave outstanding service that Goodwill is known for. Thank you for helping me, others and our community.”
“The building itself seemed to be a bit run down; definitely could use some renovation.
The center seems to offer lots of various assistance and programs.
Staff seemed to be friendly.”
“Emerald youth offers opportunities in sports of all types around the Knoxville area two children who might not have that opportunity. Basketball volleyball swimming after school assistance the list is endless if you have questions contact emerald youth and ask what they have available!”
“Very clean, smaller goodwill store. Customer service is great. Because of the smaller location, there is not as much variety as other locations. Merchandise is overall good quality if you know what to look for.”
“Good options for walking trails. There are a variety of surfaces and difficulty levels available. We saw multiple families along the way. We took a route that got us from the welcome center to the river board walk trail. Caution with some steep, irregular stairs. Boardwalk is maintaines--evidenced by some recent repairs. Pet friendly. Costs to park.”