East Tennessee Now

Beth Haynes 12 Days of Christmas supports the McNabb Center. Bidding ends on Sunday, Dec 12, 2021. Beth from WBIR-TV and Rebecca McKinght of the McnNabb Center Also, looking to volunteer time and make the holidays brighter for the less fortunate? Alyson Gallaher, Executive Director of Volunteer East Tennessee shares some ideas and tells us about their website where you can navigate the charities that need help!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Baptist Church in Seymour is hosting a live, drive-thru nativity on Saturday, December 10 from 6-8. Pastor, Butch Stovall says it's a way for the church to come together and do something special for the community and witness the true meaning of Christmas. The Little Ponderosa Zoo in Clinton is providing live animals for the nativity, including sheep and a camel. Also, hear from Eddie Smith from ChildHelp Tennessee. He is the Director of Organizational Advancement. Smith tells us there are more

Purchase your dogwoods now. Deadline to order November 17, 2021. Trees are $20 each or 5 for $100.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department will host its first-ever Fall Festival Sunday, Nov. 14, at Tommy Schumpert Park, 6400 Fountain City Road. Guest: Recreation Coordinator, Ariel Houston See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several organizations are teaming up to put on the first Urban Family Festival at Chilhowee Park on Saturday, October 30th. Knoxville Police Officer, BK Hardin tells us about all of the exciting and free activities they have planned. Picture courtesy of: Paul Albertella / CCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kerbela Shrine Circus is back this year from October 22-24 at Thompson Boling Arena. It's three rings of excitement and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human Trafficking is a major issue here in Tennessee and every county is affected, according to the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Tara Davis, the Community Relationship Coordinator is our guest. She explains what the coalition does, who is affected by human trafficking, and ways to help. Be sure to vote in their Halloween costume contest here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.