QTips for Better Living in East Tennessee

Q93 wants to keep you in the know with the happenings of East Tennessee.

Do you have a charity or community event you would like to have featured by Q93? Send Q93 your QTips at qtips@Q93country.com

Here's how you can get involved in East Tennessee and make a difference:  

Baskets Of Hope

 Knox Are Rescue Ministries is looking for volunteers and donations for their Baskets of Hope program. 

Baskets of Hope provides families in need with a complete Thanksgiving Dinner for up to six people. This year, because unemployment is still high and many are out of work, KARM expects as many as 1,400 families to seek assistance in providing Thanksgiving dinner for their family. You, your church, Sunday school class, civic club, office staff, neighborhood association, or maybe just a group of friends, can make a lasting difference in someone’s life by reaching out to them when they are at their lowest point. All you have to do is fill a box!
 Visit here for more information.

Marco's Pizza Grand Opening Benefitting CureSearch

Come out to the grand opening of Marco’s Pizza’s new Knoxville location to enjoy great pizza for a great cause! Located at 12552 Kingston Pike, Marco’s Pizza is opening its newest location in Farragut. Come by Thursday, December 1st through Sunday, the 4th to try Marco’s for yourself. A portion of proceeds from our grand opening weekend will benefit CureSearch for childhood cancer research.

Social Hikes

Experience Fall in East Tennessee with Social Hikes! Every other Wednesday, an intermediate hike hosted by the Ijams Nature Center. Each hike will take place at the Ijams Nature Center's Meade's Quarry parking lot starting at 6pm till 8pm. Hike ranges from 3-5 miles. Participants must have a headlamp with red light. Visit the Ijams Nature Center for more details!   

Mentor opportunity for tnAchieves

Would you like to make a difference in the life of a student in Knox County? This is your opportunity! tnAchieves is currently recruiting mentors to work with its fourth class of students.  tnAchieves provides any public high school graduate the opportunity to attend community college for two years free of tuition or fees.  Each scholarship recipient is paired with a volunteer mentor from the community to help eliminate the barriers associated with post-secondary education.  It is the mentor that truly sets the program apart from other college access programs.  Mentors serve as encouragers and task-masters to high school seniors as they finish high school and transition to college. For more information and to download the application visit their website HERE.

Knoxville Walking Dinner Tours

Take a tour at the beginning of your trip, learn your way around town and find restaurants to make a return visit to during your stay! Locals – be the first to know about new dining options!  Bring an out of town guest! They last two hours and happen every Friday afternoon. For details on how to purchas tickets CLICK HERE!

Knoxville Dog Parks

With warm weather almost here, your pooch is ready to pounce and play outside! Did you know that Knoxville has four public dog parks where your pup can run, jump, swim, and play with you and other dogs too! CLICK HERE and see all the info on Knoxville's dog parks.

Dog Friendly Patios

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the weather and grab a bite to eat on the patio. Why not bring along a friend or should we say man's best friend! Plenty of restaurants in East Tennessee have dog friendly patios. CLICK HERE for a full list of these places!

 Knoxville Greenways

Knoxville offers over 41 miles of beautiful paved secnic greenway for runners, bikers, skaters, or any other way you get around! CLICK HERE to find one near you!

Sponsor a Foreign Exchange Student

With Spring right around the corner, treat yourself to a staycation this year! What better way to give your family an international experience than to volunteer with, or host, a foreign exchange student! During this upcoming year, share your culture and values with a student from a foreign country by hosting or volunteering with Pacific Intercultural Exchange! For more information please call 1-888-PIE-USA-1 (1-888-743-8721).

World's Fair Park

World's Fair Park Downtown has beautiful fountains that are not just for looking at but playing in them is encouraged! Check out this spot with fun for all ages, info, directions and more HERE!


Sunsphere Observation Deck

There is no admission charge to the observation deck in the top of the Sunsphere Downtown. So jump on the elevator and see the beautful sights of Downtown Knoxville and all the way to the Smokey Mountains! CLICK HERE for more information about Knoxville's World's Fair Park!

The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation 

There are medical grants available for families struggling with child health-related expenses.  The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is accpeting applications for the 2011 grant program now.  The grants are available to help families who need financial assistance to pay their child's health care treatments, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance plans.  Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services.  For eligibility guidelines or to apply go online to www.uhccf.org.