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WBIR News: Knoxville nonprofits partner to help mothers in recovery forge new future through welding

Jennifer Payne — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:07:00 +0100

Susannah’s House and insPYRE just launched a 15-week welding course for pregnant and postpartum mothers recovering from substance abuse.

WBIR News: Forging the future | Knoxville nonprofits breaking chains, bonding through transformation and welding

Jennifer Payne — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:44:00 +0000

There are no mistakes in metalwork, only opportunities to mold and change. That’s the message behind the new Knoxville nonprofit, insPYRE, the Institute of Fire.

insPYRE creates trophies for Film Fest Knox

Joe Hall — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:01:00 +0000

Launched in 2023, FILM FEST KNOX is an annual event held every fall in downtown Knoxville, with screenings hosted at the Regal Riviera. In addition to three full days of film programming, Film Fest Knox features regional and local filmmaking competitions, workshops, and social events.

insPYRE is moving in!

Joe Hall — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 23:13:00 +0100

insPYRE is moving into our new location!

We couldn’t be more excited to start at our amazing building at 1200 McCalla, Knoxville, Tennessee! We’ll be moving into the old Knoxville Police Department and transforming it into a state of the art creative learning space where we will empower our participants with life changing skills and talents.