Apr 18 Thursday
⭐ The Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster at SkyLand Ranch offers a thrilling eight-minute ride on the longest mountain coaster in the U.S. Southeast.Ticket types🎫 Child (3-9) *Height: Between 38" (96.5cm) and 54" (137cm)🎫 Adult (10+) *Minimum height: 54" (137cm)Highlights🎢 Experience the exhilaration of the longest mountain coaster in the southeast with the Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster!🏔️ Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Smoky Mountain scenery as you traverse up and down the mountain not once, but twice!💨 Feel the adrenaline rush as you zoom through the twists and turns, reaching incredible speeds of up to 35 miles per hour!General Info📅 Dates: select your dates directly in the ticket selector⏳ Duration: 15mins📍 Meeting point: 1620 Parkway, 37862, Sevierville♿ Accessibility: this experience is not wheelchair accessible❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&CsDescriptionPrepare for an absolutely mind-blowing experience as you embark on the awe-inspiring Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster! Get ready to be thrilled for a whopping eight minutes, the longest ride in the entire U.S. Southeast! Hold on tight as you reach heart-pounding speeds of up to 35 mph! Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Sevierville, both during the daylight hours and at night when the city lights twinkle like stars. This extraordinary coaster guarantees a ride like no other and an opportunity to embrace the breathtaking views of the magnificent Smoky Mountains. Don't you dare miss out on this incredible adventure!
⭐ General Admission to SkyLand Ranch offers amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Ticket types🎫 Adult🎫 Child
Highlights🌄 Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains📸 Get a snapshot of the cute mini horses, mini donkeys, and miniature Highlander bulls🎶 Enjoy entertainment and treat yourself to delicious food from the Cafe & Bakery and food trucks
General Info📅 Date: various dates available (select during purchase)⏳ Duration: The wristband you have is usable for a continuous period of three days📍 Location: Skyland Ranch👤 Age requirement: All ages are welcome. No ticket needed for children under 3♿ Accessibility: The experience is not accessible for wheelchairs. Chairlift does not allow strollers, but they are available at the top.❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs
DescriptionPrepare to be amazed by the jaw-dropping views of the majestic Smokies at the incredible SkyLand Ranch. Cute mini animals are waiting to steal your heart, while live entertainment will have you on the edge of your seat. There are plenty of options for food and shopping available. Don't let this unforgettable experience slip away. Get your tickets now!
New Food Pantry now available to neighborhood and surrounding areas twice a month. Every 2nd Thursday of each month we will be giving away non-perishable goods and personal care items. On the 4th Thursday of each month we will be serving a hot meal.
Dr. Cemal Pulak, Professor of Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M University, will talk about the world-famous late 14th-century BCE shipwreck of Uluburun, dating to roughly the time of Tutankhamun. It was found near Kaş off the south coast of Turkey. The ship carried a royal cargo of enormous wealth, which has thrown unprecedented light on Late Bronze Age maritime trade networks in the Mediterranean and beyond. Cemal Pulak is the successor of George Bass (a pioneer of maritime archaeology). He took over the excavation of the wreck from Bass, and has been studying the finds for the last few decades.
Union Ave Books is excited to present Melissa Ferguson for her newest release, How to Plot a Payback. This event will take place on April 18th at 6pm in our bookstore. This is a free event; please RSVP via the webform on our site.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Melissa Ferguson is the bestselling author of titles including Meet Me in the Margins, The Dating Charade, and Famous for a Living. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in their growing farmhouse lifestyle and writes heartwarming romantic comedies that have been featured in such places as The Hollywood Reporter, Travel + Leisure, Woman’s World, and BuzzFeed. Follow Melissa with over 765,000 other subscribers at Instagram: @our_friendly_farmhouse; TikTok: @ourfriendlyfarmhouse; or newsletter on her personal website: melissaferguson.com.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In this side-splitting novel, Ferguson introduces readers to the world of successful screenwriter Finn Masters, who lands his dream job working for Neighbors—one of Hollywood's most beloved sitcoms. However, there's a twist—he must collaborate with none other than his lifelong nemesis, the universally adored, optimistic, and altruistic star of the show, Lavender Rhodes. Little does Lavender know that she unwittingly destroyed Finn's acting career during their school days in England and sabotaged his relationship with his first love. Finn refuses to let Lavender ruin yet another dream. Instead, he hatches a plan for the ultimate payback: transforming Lavender's character in shocking and hilarious ways. What could possibly go wrong? Well, as it turns out, everything! Finn's not-so-brilliant plot unravels scene by scene, ensnaring him in its comedic chaos and leading him to see Lavender, his infuriating lifelong foe, in an entirely new light—maybe even as someone lovable. With her signature wit and humor, Ferguson delivers a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the unpredictable world of Hollywood and the even more unpredictable world of love and rivalry.
Apr 19 Friday
The Blount County Friends of the Library will celebrate 50 years of service to the community. Come in anytime during the day for the self-guided scavenger hunt and check out the display case with the history of the Friends. At 2 pm, the Friends will serve sparkling cider and cookies.
Apr 20 Saturday
The Rossini Festival is Knoxville Opera’s annual International Street Fair that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, art, and culture of East Tennessee. Throughout the festival, the public is treated to non-stop entertainment on four outdoor stages showcasing opera, classical, jazz, gospel, ethnic music, ballet, modern, and ethnic dance. Attendees can purchase from scores of food vendors and more than 75 artisans throughout the day, while The Y FunZone keeps children entertained. More than half a million residents of Knox County and the surrounding area have enjoyed the Rossini Festival over the years. Fun and family-oriented. Admission is always free.
More information can be found at knoxvilleopera.org/rossini-festival
Celebrate Earth Day with the eighth annual South Knoxville Community Cleanup!
The community-wide South Knoxville Community Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9am-12pm. The event base will be at Mary Vestal Park, located at 522 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920.
We will be removing litter from South Knoxville roads, creeks, and parks. Participants of any age are welcome! We look forward to seeing those who live, work, or play in South Knoxville - as well as anyone who wants to lend a helping hand.