Vol. 1 — No. 8Weekend Episode · Thu–Sun, Aug 6–9, 2026 · South Knoxville, TN★ soknoear.com
Vol. 1 — No. 8 · Aug 6–9★ soknoear.com
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Suttree LandingThuFriSatSun

The specials board: the full margarita ladder, and dog bingo

Earl's runs a different deal every single day of the weekend, and Alliance Brewing closes it with bingo you play for the dogs.

The week, in chalk

Earl's on the waterfront runs the full ladder this weekend, a different rung every day: ten-dollar Patrón mango margaritas Thursday and nine-dollar spicy pineapple ritas Friday, both four to six with a dollar off liquor, beer, and wine; then the weekend opens up — eight-dollar house margaritas all day Saturday, and seven-dollar mimosas and Bloody Marys all day Sunday. Plan the weekend by rung.

Thu
Earl's — $10 Patrón mango ritas · 4–6 PM
Fri
Earl's — $9 spicy pineapple ritas · 4–6 PM
Sat
Earl's — $8 house margs · all day
Sun
Earl's — $7 mimosas & bloodys all day · Bow Wow Bingo at Alliance 2 PM

Sunday, for the dogs

And over on Sevier Avenue, Alliance Brewing hosts Bow Wow Bingo Sunday at two — bingo with the proceeds going to the dogs, per Inside of Knoxville's planner, with an RSVP requested. A beer, a bingo card, and a good cause within walking distance of the river: that's a Sunday.

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More From This Weekend

Ijams ParkThuFriSatSun

The final bow: Shakespeare's last four nights at Ijams Park

This time it's real — the 36th Knoxville Shakespeare festival ends Sunday. Henry V plays Thursday (pay-what-you-can) and Saturday; The Merry Wives of Windsor takes Friday and the festival's last night.

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SoKnoThu

Before the theater: Thursday is Election Day

State and federal primaries, polls open 8 AM to 8 PM. Vote first, then go watch Henry V rally the troops.

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Kern'sFriSatSun

The Ho'down takes root at Kern's — now every other Friday

Line dancing graduates from one-off to standing date, The Big Pink covers The Band, and the weekend closes on jazz and easy Sunday covers.

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Ijams ParkFriSatSun

Ijams Park beyond the stage: a sold-out river and the gentlest Sunday of the year

Friday's evening paddle sold out — register earlier next time — Saturday belongs to the storytellers, and Sunday stacks a sound bath, a stained-glass workshop, and yoga back to back.

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