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First Friday Five: Knoxville Area American Red Cross
As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the Knoxville chapter of the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that[…] Read More »
First Friday Five: Salvation Army Knoxville
The Salvation Army has been meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs without discrimination in the Knoxville area since 1899. Most people know them for the bells and red kettles at Christmas time, but most are unaware of the history or the extent of their programs and services. The Thompson Center of Hope, The Salvation Army’s[…] Read More »
First Friday Five: Helen Ross McNabb Center
The Helen Ross McNabb Center has served numerous needs in the Knoxville community since 1948. Current services include mental health care for adults, addiction and recovery programs and foster care services. Recently, The Helen Ross McNabb Center announced a fund-raising drive to construct 32 homeless and special needs housing units in Knoxville as a part[…] Read More »
First Friday Five: The Adoption Foundation of Tennessee, Inc.
The Adoption Foundation of Tennessee, Inc. was founded to assist families in welcoming home children through adoption, one step at a time. Literally. The steps they take: The Adoption Foundation of Tennessee, Inc. recruits walkers and runners to participate in foot races, in an effort to raise adoption awareness and money for adoptive families. They[…] Read More »
First Friday Five: Restoration House of East Tennessee
Our apologies for the delay in getting this posted. Our fearless leader, aka CP, suffered a brain fart last Friday. The Restoration House of East Tennessee journeys alongside low-income single mother families throughout Knoxville as they work to achieve the goals and dreams they have for their family. Through long-term housing, team mentoring, and family[…] Read More »
First Friday Five: FISH Hospitality Pantries
FISH Hospitality Pantries is the largest provider of food relief packages to hungry Knoxvillians. FISH serves more than 25,000 people through their four distribution locations each month. The goal of FISH Hospitality Pantries is that, “no one in our community goes hungry or under nourished.” Low-wage jobs, temporary unemployment and under employment are just some[…] Read More »
Introducing First Friday Five
Our goal at Knoxify is to “bring readers an insiders view on what makes Knoxville, TN great. We also want to emphasize our drive to spark conversation. Building a better community one comment at a time is where it’s at.” Part of what makes Knoxville great are the numerous non-profit agencies that work to meet[…] Read More »
Knoxville Thanksgiving Traditions: Fantasy of Trees
Christmas music should only be played after Thanksgiving. The only exception that I make to this rule is for the Fantasy of Trees to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH), which begins two days before Thanksgiving and runs through the weekend. Fantasy of Trees has been a Thanksgiving tradition for me since I worked at[…] Read More »
How can we love Knoxville?
More than 40 children call Rancho 3m Christian Orphanage and School home. I spent the first week of July with the children at staff at Rancho 3m along with a group from my church. Located near Juarez, Mexico, most kids have come to the Ranch because of abandonment, sexual abuse, or imprisoned parents. By gazing[…] Read More »
Cupcakes Galore
If you are paying attention, you have noticed cupcakes everywhere now a days. So, Rose Kennedy’s article about Knoxville’s cupcake trend caught my attention in last week’s The Metro Pulse. My roommate is an avid baker and true cupcake-lover (she has been raving about Williams-Sonoma cupcakes since Christmas). I decided to get in on the trend[…] Read More »
