Weekend To Do List, March 1-3, 2019

Do: Mardi Growl  

When: Saturday, March 2nd, 11am-3pm
Where: Downtown Knoxville (See Descriptons for Parade Route) 

Young-Williams Animal Center is celebrating its 12th annual Mardi Growl Parade and Festival, and we don’t want you to miss it! Thousands of spectators will line the streets of downtown Knoxville to watch hundreds of furry friends, many in costume, march with their humans to raise both awareness for the life-saving efforts of Young-Williams Animal Center and support for Knoxville’s pet-friendliest community.

The pet parade steps off at 11 a.m. from Willow Avenue, winds through the Old City and down Gay Street before leading to a party on Market Square and Krutch Park.

Photo Courtesy of Young Williams Facebook Page (Hannah Overton)

Eat & Drink: Annual Fondue Party 

When: Saturday, March 2nd, 6pm-9pm
Where: Nostalgia / 5214 Homberg Dr., Knoxville 

This is the one event you don't want to miss! Join the antique store, Nostalgia for their annual; fondue party.

You will find fondue stations all over the store, Drinks and Karaoke!! Best of all...... it's completely free!! Many of their dealers will be having great sales in their booths just for this special party.

Try: Girl Scout Cookies and Craft Beer Pairing 

When: Sunday, March 3rd, 3pm
Where: The Casual Pint (Northshore) / 2045 Thunderhead Dr., Knoxville 

It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Try some Girl Scout Cookies with your craft beer. What’s the best combo? Try them all this weekend! 

Photo Courtesy of Richard Haegele

Buy: Level Lakeview Lot on Cul-de-sac

Listed By: Great Life RE brokered by eXp Realty
Contact: Lainey Jones (865) 356-5003, Eleanor Cippel (865) 712-3656

Level and gently rolling lot on cul-de-sac with beautiful lake view. Architecturally restricted neighborhood. Public water, sewer and natural gas available. 1.24+/- acres.

Family: Read Across America Day   

When: Friday, March 1st, 4pm-6pm
Where: Knox County Public Library  - Bearden Branch / 100 Golfclub Rd., Knoxville

Join Mayor Glenn Jacobs for Read Across America Day at the Bearden Branch Library!  They will have crafts, food, reading, fun, and more. Also look out for a special announcement from the Mayor that you won't want to miss.

Watch & Listen: Now Let's Have Some Pickin' and Singin' - Cas Walker's Legacy

When: Saturday, March 2nd, 3pm - 6pm
Where: Museum of Appalachia / 2819 Andersonville Hwy., Clinton

Celebrate the musical legacy of the legendary Cas Walker, with a special program of live music, rare video clips, and museum exhibit at the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, Tennessee. Tickets are $10.00, with limited seating.

Come early and visit the Museum of Appalachia’s Hall of Fame exhibits, featuring original artifacts from Cas Walker’s early career, folk art by painter O.D. Abston, along with vintage instruments and memorabilia from the collections of Roy Acuff, Red Rector, Chet Atkins, Uncle Dave Macon, the original Tennessee Ramblers, and more!

Photo Courtesy of Museum of Appalachia Facebook Page

Have a great weekend! Let us know if you give something on our list a try!