Now here is a creative Valentine’s gift? Flowers shmowers. Give the gift of chimp! Now through Valentine’s Day, Knoxville Zoo is offering a special “Bo’s Beau” adoption package that includes a plush chimpanzee, a special Valentine’s Day card from Bo the precious chimpanzee, a general admission ticket to Knoxville Zoo good through February 29th, a heart-shaped box of chocolates and a certificate of adoption naming the lucky recipient as one of “Bo’s Beaux”, all packaged in a special gift box. Each “Bo’s Beau” adoption is $40 and all proceeds support Knoxville Zoo’s chimpanzee program. Adoption packages can be purchased online at www.knoxvillezoo.org, by phone at 865-637-5331 or in person at Knoxville Zoo’s membership window, located at the zoo’s front gate.
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Kids Run is hosting a kick-off fun run at the Knoxville Zoo
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Kids Run is hosting a kick-off fun run at the Knoxville Zoo on Saturday, Feb. 4, at noon to encourage kids to take part in a winter fitness journey that culminates with an exciting and rewarding finish.
Children ages 12 and under can hop, skip, walk or run a fun mile at the Knoxville Zoo and log their first mile in a challenge to complete a full 26.2 mile marathon over the weeks leading up to the Covenant Health Kids Run March 31, 2012.
“The Covenant Kids Run is actually a two-month program that encourages the good habit of regular exercise at an early age,” said Beth LaFontaine, Covenant Health.
At the kick-off run, each child receives a log book to begin tracking their miles toward the 26.2 mile marathon goal. On race day, the children run their last mile together, finishing on the 50-yard line at Neyland Stadium just like the elite athletes do the following day.
Kids can register for the run on the day of the event starting at 10:30 a.m. or online at www.knoxvillemarathon.com. The fee for the zoo fun run is $15 per child and this also covers the child’s registration for the official March 31 Covenant Kids Run. Admission to the zoo is free for children registering and one accompanying guest. Additional guests get half-price admission to the zoo.
For more information, visit www.knoxvillemarathon.com, www.covenanthealth.com/kidsrun or call 541-4500.
Study shows more people moving to Tennessee and staying
The following chart provided by Atlas shows how individual states stack up in regards to people moving into and out of the state. The information was gathered by tracking Interstate Household Goods moved between January 1st of 2011 and December 31st of 2011. What this shows is that Tennessee was only one of 7 total states where more than 55% of people moved into the state as opposed to moving out. The data shows there were convincingly more people moving into Tennessee than moving out confirming what we already knew. Tennessee is a great place to live, and once you get here you don’t want to leave.
Knoxville Home for sale with indoor basketball court!
UPDATE: SOLD! Do you have a budding basketball star living with you? How would you like to give them the opportunity to practice their free throws or three point shot any time and in any weather? This Knoxville home for sale listed with the 865 Real Estate team can fit the bill. Located in the beautiful waterfront neighborhood of Riversound, this unique home features it’s very own indoor basketball court. Add to that a stunning floor plan and outdoor entertaining areas and you have a home that can keep you and your company entertained at a moments notice. Along with the homes amenities come the many amenities of the Riversound Subdivision which included a clubhouse, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and boat docks. Call or text us today at 865-999-0925 to schedule a private showing of this amazing home.
Thinking about going to the Knoxville Zoo? Say hello to Jello!
Looking for a fun outing? There are always lots of fun things happening with the animals at the Knoxville Zoo. Right now you can take advantage of Penguin Discount Days where you can get 1/2 price admission when buying your tickets at Kroger through February 29th.
Speaking of penguins, when you are at the zoo don’t forget to stop by and see Jello. It looks like Jello is quite the artist!
Recently listed Farragut homes for sale in Village Green
UPDATE: SOLD! Farragut home for sale in super convenient Village Green subdivision location. Large kitchen with professional gas range, tiled floor and french doors to patio. Other features include Fam Room with fireplace, tongue and groove ceiling, living room, formal dining room and Master Suite on the main level with hardwood floors. Upstairs offers 3 Bedrooms and updated bath. Enjoy entertaining in the spacious finished basement. Basement with 3rd car garage and workshop. Retreat outdoors and enjoy the private patio and fenced back yard.