Month: August 2019

Bubble Cafe – Athens, GA We travel far and wide to experience the best boba drinks. But, it’s unspeakably awesome to know we have such an incredible little boba cafe right in the heart of Downtown Athens, Georgia! Bubble Cafe has some of the more unique drink flavors we’ve seen anywhere! Today’s Splurge: Horchata Milk TeaPistachio Milk TeaRed Velvet Milk Tea All with tapioca boba! And all refreshingly delicious!

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, an education-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, is a local theatre company producing professional plays for children, by children. KCT is committed to providing children opportunities to acquire and hone skills that enhance creative thinking, public speaking, project management, personal responsibility, leadership, and team work. Direct Website www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com Social Media Knoxville Children’s Theatre Facebook Page Phone Number 865.208.3677 Physical Address 109 E. Churchwell AvenueKnoxville, TN 37917 Admission ** Adult Tickets (18+) $12Children’s Tickets (17 and under) $10 Hours ** Shows usually play:Thursday 7pmFriday 7pmSaturday 1pmSaturday 5pmSunday 3pm Tips ‘n Tricks There are 18 parking spaces in the theatre parking lot….

Fort Kid is a large, all wood playground built in Knoxville in 1991 by 2500 volunteers. It’s future is unknown, as the city of Knoxville has closed and reopened the facility several times over the past few years. As of publication. Fort Kid IS open, but may be facing closure again in Fall of 2019. Many of us have countless fond memories of this amazing playground, and we hope that the City of Knoxville finds it in the budget to keep this gem of a place open for future generations! Direct Website www.fortkidknox.com (Not currently active) Social Media Fort Kid…

The new World’s Fair Park is a state-of-the-art urban paradise that incorporates most of the major landmarks from the 1982 World’s Fair. The open space area in downtown Knoxville is comprised of a Festival Lawn, Performance Lawn, and Amphitheater, as well as fountains and a splash pad for water play. It is run in conjunction with the Sunsphere and Volunteer Landing, and is also in close proximity to Fort Kid. Direct Website www.worldsfairpark.org Social Media World’s Fair Park Facebook Page Phone Number 865.215.8160 Physical Address 963 World’s Fair Park DriveKnoxville, TN 37916 Admission ** FREE Special Events May Vary Hours…

The Muse Knoxville is a non-profit children’s S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) museum with educational exhibits and play spaces and Knoxville’s only public-access planetarium. Direct Website www.themuseknoxville.org Social Media The Muse Knoxville Facebook Page Phone Number 865.594.1494 Physical Address 516 N. Beaman StreetKnoxville, TN 37914 Admission ** Admission is $8 for visitors age 2-64. Children under the age of 2 and adults 65 and older are admitted free. Hours ** Monday 9am – NoonTuesday – Friday 9am – 5pmSaturday – Sunday 10am – 5pm Tips ‘n Tricks Get FREE admission if you are an ASTC Reciprocal Member Save 50% on…

Navitat, has taken the very best components of the self-guided aerial adventure park model and built it in and among the trees! When you visit Navitat Knoxville, you’ll find something truly spectacular and unique — an adventure you’ll want to experience over and over again, and one you’ll rave about for years to come! Each adventure trail consists of 10 to 12 challenge elements connecting you from tree to tree to tree… you’ll exit the course by zipline, a downward climb on a net, or an easy, controlled descent using equipment that lowers you to the ground. Challenge yourself to…

This 315-acre nature center is a wild place where visitors of all ages and abilities can attend environmental education programs, hike, bike, paddle, climb or simply enjoy the day. Ijams is a wildlife sanctuary where everyone can learn about, enjoy and connect with nature! Direct Website www.ijams.org Social Media Ijams Nature Center Facebook Page Phone Number 865.577.4717 Physical Address 2915 Island Home AvenueKnoxville, TN 37920  Admission ** FREE, however donations gratefully encouraged Hours ** The Visitor Center, including exhibits, gift shop, offices and restrooms are open during the following times: Visitor Center Hours Monday – Saturday: 9 am to 5 pmSunday:  11 am to…

Fun on the outside, serious about animals on the inside. Zoo Knoxville is committed to being part of the solution to save species from extinction, both locally and globally. Animal Encounter Village Black Bear Falls Chimp Ridge Grasslands Africa Meerkat Lookout Stokely African Elephant Preserve The Boyd Family Red Panda Village The Clayton Family Kids Cove The Williams Family Giraffe Encounter Night Club Barn Loft Reptile House Clayton Family Kids Cove Wee Play Zone Direct Website https://www.zooknoxville.org/ Social Media Zoo Knoxville Facebook Page Phone Number 865.637.5331  Physical Address 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive Knoxville, TN 37914  Admission ** Adults  $19.95Children ages 4-12  $16.95Seniors…

Two of my favorite things! Painted Rocks and Unique Lattes! Love is Beautiful! Beet Root Lattes are delicious! The Pink Latte at Mean Mug Coffeehouse on Chattanooga’s North Shore was a tantalizing taste experience, and I was quite pleased with my choice for the ride back to Athens!

Yes, indeed! Life is good when you’re drinking boba tea with the cutest little painted rock ever! Wintermelon Milk Tea and Taro Milk Tea at Kung Fu Tea Northshore in Chattanooga, TN And an adorable little elephant baby!