This is what you’ve been searching for.

We dug into Google’s latest data to discover the hobbies, activities, and questions surging nationwide, then did the legwork to point you to local recommendations. Let’s dive in.

📚 Search: “Book club near me”

Street view of a shaded sidewalk with storefronts featuring large windows, hanging Union Ave Books signs, and reflections of bicycles. A chalkboard sign sits on the walkway near two bikes parked at the curb. Trees line the street, and a few pedestrians are visible in the distance. — It's always a good time to browse for new books. | Photo via @callieivy

Book lovers are looking for ways to connect, and Knoxville has plenty of options.

Fable Hollow Coffee & Bookshoppe hosts a monthly club for fantasy and sci-fi readers. Next up: “Beautyland” by Marie-Helene Bertino on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Knox County Public Library offers a variety of book clubs at branches across the county. Next up: “Vigil” by George Saunders on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Union Ave Books meets monthly at Fred's Around the Corner, featuring one fiction and one nonfiction selection. Next up: “The Summer Book” by Tove Jansson + “Born to be Hanged” by Keith Thomson on Monday, Aug. 24.

❤️ Search: “Community volunteer”

Three volunteers, in the middle of paving an outdoor walkway, smile at the camera with rakes and a wheelbarrow in hand. — Give back to get back. | Photo by Seven Islands State Birding Park

Searches for volunteer opportunities reached a 10-year high this year. Ready to give back? Start with our guide to 21 places to volunteer in Knoxville, featuring everything from food banks and nonprofits to animal shelters.

🛼 Search: “Classes near me”

Rollerskating, Pilates, and Spanish classes all ranked among Google’s breakout searches over the past month. Here’s where to sign up in Knoxville.

Hard Knox Roller Derby is hosting an eight-week skating program starting in September, where participants learn foundational skating skills and derby basics.
Caldera Hot Pilates + Sculpt, one of Knoxville’s newest fitness studios, offers morning, midday, and afternoon classes at Kern’s.
Foreign Language Academy has taught Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, and other languages through interactive classes for more than 30 years.

👟 Search: “Run club”

A group of runners jog down a city sidewalk lined with parked cars and brick buildings under a partly cloudy sky. In the background, a large white building. The atmosphere feels energetic and urban, with a sense of community among the runners. — A run with Run Club Knox is a great way to explore the city. | Photo via @runclub_knox

Looking to join a run club? You’re not alone. Run clubs were another breakout search over the past month, and our guide to Knoxville's run and walk clubs has plenty of options, whether you're training for a race or just looking to meet people.

🀄️ Search: “Mahjong for beginners”

This search jumped 230% over the past year. If you’re itching to learn, Knoxville is home to Tennessee's first Mahjong studio, The Mahjong Room, where regular Mahjong 101 and 102 classes cover gameplay, strategy, scoring, and the Charleston.

What else are you searching for in Knoxville? Tell us what you’re trying to find, and you may find an answer in an upcoming edition.