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With so many things going on in and around Downtown Knoxville, South Knoxville, and Happy Holler, it can be hard to decide what to do, so we here at Marble Alley Development have chosen to showcase some of the most interesting events for you. Enjoy!

We want to remind you It's up to all of us to slow the spread of COVID-19. Everyone, including young and healthy people, should avoid large gatherings during this time. Stay up-to-date with public health guidelines from cdc.gov. Also, The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development has designed a new initiative to help transition workers from one industry in need of immediate employment to job opportunities in another industry that is current in need of an expanded workforce. More information can be found at: https://www.tn.gov/workforce/covid-19/jobs.html

In addition, The following links will give you step by step instruction on how to take advantage of your unemployment benefits in Tennessee:

Steps for Unemployment Application

Tennessee Unemployment Benefits

Unfortunately, the Covid-19 crisis has caused us to postpone our quarterly giveaway. We appreciate your patience and we understand our tenants are experiencing some hardship during this difficult time. So, In the month of May, we will be giving away restaurant gift certificates to ALL of our tenants! This is our way of saying thank you for being our neighbor! Which local restaurant should we choose? Click the "Take The Survey Button" to let us know!

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Order Some Food and Drink

Our friends at Sapphire on Gay Street are offering 10% off take out or delivery orders including bottled cocktails and wine. Hours are 3-8pm daily. Their food and drink menu can be found at www.sapphireknoxville.com. Their food is delicious! The best part? They deliver to almost any part of Knoxville so you don’t have to leave the house! Use the code MARBLEALLEY

Dale's Fried Pies Mother's Day Contactless Pick Up. Sunday, May 10th 11am to 1pm The Central Collective 923 N Central St.

Safely grab a sweet treat for the awesome moms in your life with a special Mother’s Day contactless pie pop up shop at The Central Collective. Place your order online by May 8 and pick it up May 10 at The Central Collective between 11am and 1pm and score some serious brownie points (or maybe we should call them “pie points”). Your order will be ready and waiting for from our pick up stand. You can also add a bouquet from Sevier Blumen and bottled cold brew from Refill Coffee Cart to your order! YOU MUST ORDER ONLIE! Click here for the link.

Yoga at Suttree Landing Park. Wednesday, May 13th, 6-7pm at Suttree Landing Park (just off of Sevier Ave.)

Join your friends at the best spot in South Knoxville for a beginner-friendly yoga session overlooking the Tennessee River and downtown Knoxville!!! After class meet us at a local spot on Sevier Ave (using social distancing rules of course) where there are ample options for food and drinks!! See you on the mat y’all! Cost: $5 cash or Venmo only Other: please bring yoga mat and hydration bottle, extra mats and blocks available first come first serve! For details click here.

The Art of Hibachi. Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 11 AM – 1 PM The Cutting Edge Classroom 817 North Herron Road

Do you enjoy watching Hibachi Chefs work their magic on that griddle in your favorite Japanese Restaurant? Would you like to learn how to prepare your very own hibachi using the freshest ingredients and techniques that will result in a delicious Japanese inspired meal that your entire family can enjoy at home? Then lets get our Hibachi on! Chef Instructor John Alunni will walk you through an amazing menu of fried rice, noodles, sweet carrots, shrimp, hibachi vegetables, and beef tenderloin! Best of all you will get to eat what is prepared in class! Class size is limited due to social distancing rules. More info and tickets can be found here.

B-17 Bomber Ground Tour. Friday, May 22nd 2pm, McGhee Tyson Airport

The B-17G has a remarkable story. One filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice. More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a remarkable connection to the past and is the most iconic image of World War II. Today, it serves as a tribute to those known as the greatest generation: the bold men and women who built and served on the heavy bombers in the 1940s.

Revenues from the B-17 tour help cover maintenance and operations costs for the aircraft and aid our ambition to "keep 'em flying" for many years to come.

Ticket prices are: $10: Individual Rate $20: Family Rate: (adults/children up to 17) Free: Children under 8 (with paying adult) Free: Veterans / Active Military. More information here.

Blount Mansion Virtual Tour. Online/Anytime!

Like museums throughout Tennessee and nationwide, Blount Mansion is closed to help slow the spread of COVID 19. But don't despair—they’ve made it possible for you to pay a virtual visit to their National Historic Landmark site via their virtual tour!

This “house with many eyes” witnessed the birth and growth of Knoxville, housed Tennessee governors and prominent families, and later became slum housing on the Knoxville riverfront. It was saved by early preservationists from destruction, and survives today to tell the stories of Tennessee's birth and growth.
Click here to take a virtual tour of this amazing historic structure!

Leslie Jordan Story Time

The Will & Grace actor and East Tennessee native has been sharing hilarious videos and storytimes to his more than 1 million followers as he socially distances in Chattanooga, Tennessee — and the actor introduced a few of his formerly stray cats on his instagram feed. If there's one person who can find the laughter during a near-nationwide quarantine, it's Leslie Jordan. His Insta feed can be found here.

Mystery Link: Expect The Unexpected!

Miss Piggy the Muppet is famous for saying “Never eat anything bigger than your head” but in this day and age of online shopping and ordering, that quote can turn into “Never order anything bigger than your head”. Click here to find out how one woman in Dubai got more than she bargained for when she opened her Amazon package.

Looking For Downtown Parking?

Downtown has free parking on nights and weekends, but with the expansion project at the State Street Garage, finding parking can be confusing. Keep up-to-date with the city of Knoxville parking blog by clicking here.

Also, There's now an app that can help you strategically pick your parking garage destination, before you even start your car and pull out of the driveway.

Parkopedia.com offers a free phone app that reports data from sensors at the entrances to City-owned downtown garages. So you can see, in real-time, how many parking spaces are available at each garage.

Visit Parkopedia.com to get the app. Enter Knoxville when prompted to enter a city or place.

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