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Dr. Bo Townsend • Dr. Matt Wood • Dr. Jessica Tucker Dr. Stephen Fowler • Dr. Jesse Ellsworth • Dr. Jake Perry Fountain City Location: 2944 Tazewell Pike, Suite 1 Bearden Location: 705 Gate Lane, Suite 101 • Farragut Location: 10910 Kingston Pike, Suite 105 Sevierville Location: 818 Middle Creek Road, Suite 1

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The premier yard greeting and sign rental service that specializes in making your BIG day even BIGGER!

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9700 Kingston Pike, Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37922

865-357-2675 www.tutusdance.com

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Tennessee Elite Gymnastics

Tennessee Elite Gymnastics is hosting “Kids RULE” Summer Camps.

Children explore gymnastics in a fun and imaginative new world.

Other activities include craft making, snacks, games and more!

June 6-10

Superheroes

June 20-24 Summer Fun Fest July 18-22 Ninja Warriors

Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm Price: $45 per day or $215 per week

230 Interchange Park, Lenoir City, TN 37772

865-816-3031

Siblings discount.

Sign up today … Camps will fill up quickly!

All camps are for boys and girls ages 5-14 years.

contact@tnelitegymnastics.com TennesseeEliteGymnastics.com

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at CAK (West Knoxville) & KCS (Farragut) Campuses 10 Weeks of Faith Based Summer Day Camp M-F: 7:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

May 31st -August 5th 2022 Swimming, Field Trips, Art, Sports, Science Clubs, Dress Up & Theme Days, and daily Chapel / Praise & Worship Time!

Learn More and Register Online @

Pick the weeks you want to attend.

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SMOKIES Overnight Summer Camps Ages 4–17 Programs for adults & families too!

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This will be the best week of your kid’s summer! Our camps are jammed packed with games, fun activities, awesome food, engaging worship music, and Christ-centered messages.

Our skilled staff lead all activities: art & crafts, mountain waterslide, river tubing, archery, horses, paintball, cliff jumping, air rifles, and many more!

Summer 2022 Camp Programs for ages 6-17:

Session 1 - July 4-9 Session 2 - July 11-16 Session 3 - July 18-23

Register online at: longviewranch.com • 423-636-0032

190 Bledsoe Hollow Ln., Mosheim, TN 37818

Summer FUN

See website for more information.

UrbanAirKnoxville.com 9626 Kingston Pike // Knoxville, TN 37922

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Open Play • M-F 4 PM, Saturday 11 AM, Sunday 12 noon Urban Air, 9626 Kingston Pike

Mother’s Day Tea Party • Sunday, May 1, 4 – 5 PM Boyd-Harvey House, 1321 Harvey Rd, Knoxville, TN . All Ages

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The Muse Mapping Our Futures Carnival • Sunday, May 1st, 2-5pm

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Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, 516 N Beaman St, Knoxville, TN 37914

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Children’s Festival of Reading 2022 • Saturday, May 1, 10 AM – 5 PM World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN

First Friday ArtWalk • Friday, May 6, 2 – 5 PM

Downtown Knoxville Alliance, 17 Market Square Suite 201, Knoxville, TN

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Knoxville’s Caribbean Jerk Festival Sunday, May 9, 12 – 8 PM

World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St. Presented By: Festivals for Charity, Inc. $20.00 general admission. Children 8 and under are free.

Market Square Farmers’ Market • May 7, 1-5pm

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Market Square open-air farmers’ market

Peppa Pig’s Adventure • Wednesday, May 11, 6 – 11 PM

1163 Free

Girl Scout Daisy Roundup • Saturday, May 7, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Pm

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Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave, Knoxville, TN

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Girl Scout Leadership Center of East Tennessee, 1567 Downtown West Blvd. , Knoxville, TN 37919

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Acting Classes for Young People • June 13 - 24

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Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Rd., Knoxville Instructor: Ron Solomon. Ages 6-8 and 9-11. To register, please contact: wordplayers@comcast.net or call 865-539-2490

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Knoxville’s Largest Kids’ Party • Saturday, June 4, 2022, 10 AM – 5 PM

720 11th St SW, Knoxville, TN 37916. Live Music * Balloon Shows * Food Trucks * Bounce Houses

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Dining for Joy Bene˜ t for Joy of Music School • Thursday, June 3, 6 – 9 PM

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Lakeshore Park Conservancy, 5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN

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Concerts on the Square • Thursday, Jun 16, 7 PM

Market Square Classical to blues, swing to Americana, soft rock to country. Free concert every 3rd Thursday on the stage at Market Square. May 19 through September 15

1132 $0.9

Vacation Bible School • Mon, Jun 6-June 10, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

5420 (865 Free

Beaver Dam Baptist Church

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Vacation Bible School • July 11 - Thursday, July 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Kids Day Camp • Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 8:45 AM – 3 PM. Colonial Heights United Methodist Church - Knoxville

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Urban Air Parks: Open Play

9626 Kingston Pike. www.UrbanAirParks.com. Mon-Fri - 4-7pm. Sat - 11am-9pm. Sun - 12pm-7pm

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www.knoxlib.org/kid-zone/storytime • www.knoxlib.org/calendar-programs Check out the website for storytimes, events, & fun activities for little ones at our branches across the Knoxville area. Free

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Tuesdays • 10am – Childrens Museum of Oak Ridge

461 W. Outer Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 482-1074. www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org Bring your kids to Toddlers’ Playtime, also known as Mom’s Club! Moms, dads, grandparents,& caregivers all are welcome.

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Wednesdays • 3pm-Sellout & Saturdays 8am-12pm – Oak Ridge Farmer’s Market

Next to Jackson’s Sq., E. Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 • (865) 457-6992. www.easttnfarmmarkets.org/ Come for sustainably produced grass-fed meat, hand-picked produce, farm fresh eggs, artisan bread and cheese, local honey, f owers, and farm-based crafts. All vendors inspected to ensure they are 100% local! Free

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Thursdays (2nd & 4th at Cokesbury Center, 1st & 3rd • Thursdays at LaFollette Rec Center) • 10am

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461 W. Outer Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 482-1074. www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org Musical Mornings. Bring children ages 0-4 years old!

Cokesbury Ctr (9908 Kingston Pike). LaFollette Recreation Center (300 W Beech St LaFollette) (865) 329-5883 www.mcnabbcenter.org/service/mother-goose Mother Goose Program, 3rd Thur of each month. Teaching crucial interaction in the formative f rst steps of an infant’s life. Children up to age 5. $5.00 per session (season passes available)

Saturdays (Check Site) • Ijams Nature Center

2915 Island Home Ave , Knoxville TN 37920 • (865) 577-4717. www.ijams.org/events

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Pero’s on the Hill

7706 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 694-6900. www.perosonthehill.com $1 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée); $2 personal pizzas for kids. All Day

Texas Roadhouse

3071 Kinzel Way, Knoxville, TN 37924.

(865) 540-4150. www.texasroadhouse.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day

Zaxby’s

11636 Parkside Dr, Farragut, TN 37934. (865) 671-1222. www.zaxbys.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day

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Chick-˜ l-A (Kingston Overlook)

9646 Kingston Pike, 37922 865-691-7400 Free Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult meal 5:30-7:30

Chick-˜ l-A Turkey Creek

10916 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-7400. www.cfarestaurant.com/turkeycreek Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult meal). 5:30pm-7:30pm

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Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen

812 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-7735 4320 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 (865) 579-1123 9335 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923 (865) 694-6036 www.captainds.com Two $0.99 Kids Meals with the purchase of adult entree. All Day

El Chico

116 Cedar Lane. 865-687-4242 $0.99 Kids Meal with adult meal purchase. All Day

SATURDAY

Barberito’s Southwestern Grille & Cantina

215 Brookview Centre Way #101, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 330-0068. www.barberitos.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée and drink). All Day

Moe’s Southwest Grill

1800 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 637-2700 9450 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922 (865) 470-2844. www.moes.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day

Steak ‘n Shake

Fazoli’s

500 E Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849. (865) 947-7066 310 Wild Geese Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 www.steaknshake.com 1 Free Kids Meal per $9 spent, Dine-in Only. All Day

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

9515 Kingston Pike 865-694-1162 5-8:00. 2 Kids Meals for $0.99 each (12 and under) with purchase of 1 adult entree 11322 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-6637. www.moes.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day

Pizza Inn

5420 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 357-7499. www.pizzainn.com Free Kids Bu˛ et (with the purchase of an adult bu˛ et). All Day

S & S Cafeteria

4808 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 584-5191. www .sscafeterias.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée), Dine-in Only.

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Texas Roadhouse

11001 Turkey Creek Drive, 865-392-9150 $0.99 Kids Meal with adult entree. 5:30-8:00

Uncle Maddios’ Pizza

2052 Town Center Blvd. 865-692-2426 Free kids pizza with the purchase of regular pizza

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Barberito’s Southwestern Grille & Cantina

215 Brookview Centre Way #101, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 330-0068. www.barberitos.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée and drink). All Day

El Metate Mexican Restaurant

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11483 Parkside Dr #202, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-8227. www.dickeys.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult meal of $10 or more). All Day

El Chico

116 Cedar Ln, Knoxville, TN 37912. (865) 687-4242. www.elchico.com $1.25 Kids Meal (w/ the purchase of an adult entrée). 10 & under. All Day

Nama Sushi Bar

506 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. (865) 633-8539 5130 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 588-9811 www.namasushibar.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). 12pm-3pm

Pelancho’s Mexican Restaurant

1516 Downtown W Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37919.

(865) 694-9060. www.pelanchos.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day

Steak ‘n Shake

500 E Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849. (865) 947-7066 310 Wild Geese Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 www.steaknshake.com 1 Free Kids Meal per $9 spent, Dine-in Only. All Day

Zaxby’s

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4221 Sam Walton Way Knoxville, TN 37938 (865) 922-0867. www.caminorestaurantgroup.com $2.99 Kids Meal (drink included). All Day

Cici’s Pizza

Firehouse Subs

117 Cedar Lane Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-2870 3050 South Mall Road Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 524-9114 8077 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 691-5885 364 Fountain View Circle Alcoa, TN 37701 (865) 379-9424 11036 Parkside Drive Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-4244 www.ocharleys.com. Kids Eat Free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

All Locations. www.f rehousesubs.com 2 Free Kids Meals (w/ purchase of 1 med. sub combo). After 4pm

Jason’s Deli

2120 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. (865) 247-5222 133 N Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923. (865) 357-3354. www.jasonsdeli.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). 4-9:00pm.

8414 Kingston Pike 865-200-8361 Kids 3 & Under eat for $0.99

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Qdoba Mexican Grill

7339 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 588-3333. www.qdoba.com 232 Morrell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 769-5001 $0.99 Kids Meal (w/ the purchase of an adult entrée). Wed, Sat & Sun ONLY 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37916. (865) 974-2823 Shoney’s 2758 Schaad Rd, Knoxville, TN 37921. (865) 938-4300 All Knoxville Locations 865-690-6331 www.mcalistersdeli.com KidsDirectory.”

4 & under eat freeTh with purchase of adult entree 2 Free Kids Meals (with the purchase ofPlease an adult entrée).

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Blending hands-on learning in the natural environment with academic excellence.

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Schedule a tour to discover why Christian Academy of Knoxville has consistently been voted one of the BEST private schools in Knoxville!

Reach out to schedule your tour today: (865) 813-4CAK or admissions@cakmail.org LOVE GOD LOVE PEOPLE MODEL JESUS

www.cakwarriors.com or 865-813-4CAK 529 Academy Way, Knoxville, TN 37923 Please say, “I found it in the Kids’ Directory.” Thanks!

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JUNE CAMPS

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YOUTH CO-ED CLINICS

SERVING & PASSING CLINICS

Wednesdays: June 1,8,15,22

July 8, 22

HIGH SCHOOL CLINICS

ELITE CAMP & HIGH SCHOOL PREP

Thursdays: June 2, 9, 16, 23

July 8-10

COLLEGE PREP CAMP

5TH-8TH GRADE ALL SKILLS CAMP

June 13-14

July 11-12

5TH-12TH GRADE ALL SKILLS CAMP

July 20-21

ELITE COLLEGE PREP CAMP

July 22-24

SETTING & ATTACKING CLINIC

July 24

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July 15-17 & July 18-19

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Friday U at Oak Grove offers the highest level of academic enrichment to the homeschool community. Running for seventeen weeks each semester, Friday U partners with highly trained professionals, educational organizations and local businesses to enable homeschool students to explore their interests and build new skills.

Students select classes from a variety of content areas each with a hands-on approach to learning. For the upcoming school year, Friday U proudly welcomes UT Gardens and Heidi’s Musical Gymnasium, with returning favorites Bricks 4 Kids and Zoo Knoxville.

This semester Friday U offers high school students the option to select from a total of twelve credit courses. Whether your student is interested in dance and theatre or coding and robotics, there is something for everyone. . . for the most up to date information.

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Call (865) 525-6806

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Junior Achievement USA is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

Each year we provide special events that promote our dedication to our young people, our community and our sponsors. By all of us working together, with a 100% effort, our young peoples’ futures are destined to be great!

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Take a moment to learn about the events we offer and see how you can help.

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There are many reasons people feel they cannot be a foster parent, but LOVE is all you need. Foster parenting is both the most precious gift of love and hard. But, Childhelp has the resources to help. If you have enough love, that is all you need. #loveisallyouneed “

LOVE is all you need.

608 Old Brookhaven Farm Road, Seymour, Tennessee, 37865 • 865-579-5498

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Join Read City USA and Knox County Public Library for

SUMMER LIBRARY CLUB Join us for the kickoff at the Children’s Festival of Reading Saturday, May 21 | World’s Fair Park

DIVE IN DEEP

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READ & EARN PRIZES!

MAY 21 THRU AUG. 7

To get started, pick up a map at the library or visit:

www.knoxcountylibrary.org/summer The Dive in Deep challenge is part of Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ Read City USA 2022 reading voyage, Oceans of Possibilities. Together, Knox County will read more than one million hours!

READ CITY USA

Summer Library Club is made possible by Friends of the Library and generous support from:

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