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Coping with the Stress of the Holidays

Frank Murphy interviews Sara Dickson, Development Manager at the Alzheimer's Association's Tennessee chapter. and Mark Dulniak, a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association.

Mark leads the Ales for ALZ campaign. During the month of August, 21 local brewery locations offer unique craft beers and special events with proceeds benefiting the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Find more information at https://alesforalz-knox.org/

The Knoxville Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Zoo Knoxville. Registration is free. Those who donate $100 or more can receive a Walk t-shirt. More information is available at http://www.alz.org/KnoxvilleWalk

Frank Murphy interviews Sara Dickson, Development Manager at the Alzheimer's Association's Tennessee chapter. and Mark Dulniak, a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association.
Mark leads the Ales for ALZ campaign. During the month of August, 21 local brewery locations offer unique craft beers and special events with proceeds benefiting the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Find more information at https://alesforalz-knox.org/
The&nbsp;Knoxville Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Zoo Knoxville. Registration is free. Those who donate $100 or more can receive a Walk t-shirt. More information is available at http://www.alz.org/KnoxvilleWalk

Ales for ALZ and Walk to End Alzheimer's

Frank Murphy interviews George Bove, Media and Public Relations Chairman for the Kerbela Shrine Temple, about the 49th annual Kerbela Shrine Circus on August 7, 8, and 9, 2026 in Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville. Complimentary circus tickets can be obtained by calling (865) 573-1901. 

Proceeds from the sales of concession items at the circus support the Kerbela Shrine Temple. To be a Shriner, one must also be a Master Mason in Freemasonry. Kerbela Shrine is part of Shriners International, which supports Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, a system of 22 hospitals providing specialty pediatric care. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals for Children and receive all services at no financial obligation to families. 

Frank Murphy interviews George Bove, Media and Public Relations Chairman for the Kerbela Shrine Temple, about the 49th annual Kerbela Shrine Circus on August 7, 8, and 9, 2026 in Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville. Complimentary circus tickets can be obtained by calling (865) 573-1901.&nbsp;
Proceeds from the sales of concession items at the circus support the Kerbela Shrine Temple. To be a Shriner, one must also be a Master Mason in Freemasonry. Kerbela Shrine is part of Shriners International, which supports Shriner&rsquo;s Hospitals for Children, a system of 22 hospitals providing specialty pediatric care. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals for Children and receive all services at no financial obligation to families.&nbsp;

Kerbela Shrine Circus

Frank Murphy interviews Fr. Charlie Donahue, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, and Cindy McLaughlin of the Irish Fest Committee about the 17th annual Irish Fest on the Hill. The festival will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday August 8, 2026 on the campus of Immaculate Conception Parish, 414 W. Vine Avenue in Knoxville. Tickets are $15 at the gate for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

The festival features musical performances by Knoxville Pipes and Drums; Red Haired Mary; Tim and Cherry on Strings; Nancy Brennan Strange & Friends; Jeff Nelson; Def Leprechaun Band; Doon the Brae; and Tracy Jenkins & Gil Draper. Those attending may enjoy Irish food, drinks, dessert, and music and take part in a silent auction. A Gaelic games demonstration will be held. There will also be tours of Immaculate Conception Church, one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Diocese of Knoxville.

Learn more at https://icknoxville.org/irish-fest-committee or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1891305818222732/ 

Frank Murphy interviews Fr. Charlie Donahue, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, and Cindy McLaughlin of the Irish Fest Committee about the 17th annual Irish Fest on the Hill. The festival will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday August 8, 2026 on the campus of Immaculate Conception Parish, 414 W. Vine Avenue in Knoxville. Tickets are $15 at the gate for adults. Children 12 and under are free.
The festival features musical performances by Knoxville Pipes and Drums; Red Haired Mary; Tim and Cherry on Strings; Nancy Brennan Strange &amp; Friends; Jeff Nelson; Def Leprechaun Band; Doon the Brae; and Tracy Jenkins &amp; Gil Draper. Those attending may enjoy Irish food, drinks, dessert, and music and take part in a silent auction. A Gaelic games demonstration will be held. There will also be tours of Immaculate Conception Church, one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Diocese of Knoxville.
Learn more at <a href="https://icknoxville.org/irish-fest-committee">https://icknoxville.org/irish-fest-committee</a> or on Facebook at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1891305818222732/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1891305818222732/</a>&nbsp;

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