Community Events

Recurring Events

Emotional Sobriety: Each Thursday at 5pm at The Kraken’s Cup. The Kracken’s Cup has partnered with Sober in Knoxville to create a safe and accepting environment for their N Knoxville meetups. Questions? Email [email protected].

Tea Flights: offered Mondays - Thursdays at The Spice and Tea Exchange. Limited to 4 people per group at $8.99/person. Call the store for more information (865) 985-0913.

Looking for a relaxing and creative way to spend your afternoon? Join us at the McClung Museum for an hour of crafting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month! More Info

Do you love books and tea? So do we! Join us for Read It and Steep, a monthly book club where we sip on delightful teas and discuss captivating reads. We meet Every third Wednesday at 11 AM (unless otherwise noted) at The Kraken's Cup (4815 N Broadway). More Info

Outdoor vendor event with live music and food truck happens every 2nd Saturday April-October at Tea & Treasures in South Knoxville. All events coincide with the storefront hours 11am-4pm. Come spend the day shopping, listening to some great music and eating delicious food, all while relaxing under our 100+ year old magnolias Tea & Treasures (4104 W Martin Mill Pike) More Info

Get ready to groove under the stars at Jazz On The Square, happening every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on the outdoor stage at Market Square Mall in downtown Knoxville. This free weekly concert series runs through May, June, and September, weather permitting, and features some of the region’s top jazz talent.

Mark your calendars and make your Sundays extra sweet! On the third Sunday of each month from 11AM–4PM, the 100 Block of West Jackson Avenue in the Old City transforms into a vibrant, car-free marketplace bursting with creativity, community, and charm. More Info

The Seymour Farmers Market is your go-to destination for locally grown and crafted products. This open-air market runs every Saturday from June 7 through October 11, offering a variety of seasonal favorites and artisan goods.

May

The Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA) invites the public to experience Electricity for All, an immersive new exhibition running from May 16 through August 17, 2025. Inspired by the bold promises and complex legacy of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)—a New Deal initiative that brought electricity to the region in the 1930s—this exhibition examines how innovation shapes lives, landscapes, and power structures. knoxart.org.

Get ready for an afternoon of imagination, innovation, and inspiration at the AMSE Foundation Book Fair, happening Saturday, May 17 from 1–5 PM at Barnes & Noble! More Info

The hills of East Tennessee will come alive with the sound of bagpipes as the 43rd Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games returns to Townsend on May 17–18, 2025! A celebration of Scottish, Irish, and Celtic heritage, this is Tennessee’s oldest festival of its kind, offering an unforgettable weekend of music, culture, food, and family fun. www.smokymountaingames.org

Beer lovers, mark your calendars! Gatlinburg Brewing Company is hosting its 4th Annual Homebrew Competition on Saturday, May 17, from 12 PM to 3 PM at their location on 870 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Suite 4. More Info

May 20, nature lovers are invited to explore Collier Preserve during a pair of guided nature walks. Led by a knowledgeable Master Gardener, these walks begin at 11 a.m. Participants should meet at the Powell Public Library, 330 W. Emory Road.

Cinderella ballet performance presented by Pursuit School of Dance on May 23 at 7 PM and May 24 at 6 PM at The Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge, TN. A beautiful tale told through graceful movement and stunning choreography—perfect for the whole family! More Info

Get ready for a magical night of nostalgia and family fun as Ijams Nature Center and Central Cinema kick off the Movies Under the Stars outdoor film series with the animated classic An American Tail! May 23 | Doors at 7:00 PM | Movie at dark | Ijams Nature Center Visitor Center Lawn More Info

Get ready to throw on your stars, stripes, and party spirit for an unforgettable night at the Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM! Hosted at Suttree's High Gravity Tavern and stretching across downtown Knoxville, this patriotic party promises a night of contests, prizes, and all-American fun. More Info

Grab your sun hat and your sweet tooth—Dirt Poor Farm’s Strawberry Festival is back and riper than ever! Join the Sweetwater community on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM at 184 County Road 323, for a good ol’ fashioned day of farm-fresh fun. More Info

Get ready, Farragut! It’s time to bring color, creativity, and community spirit to the heart of town with Chalk the Plaza—a vibrant celebration of art and fun happening on Friday, May 31st from 1 PM to 6 PM at 101 N Campbell Station Road. More Info

Get ready for a soulful celebration in downtown Morristown! The Between the Lakes Blues Festival is set for Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Rose Center Museum, located at 442 West 2nd North Street. Doors open at 11:45 AM. More Info

June

Marble City Opera invites audiences to experience the passion and tragedy of one of opera’s most iconic works—Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci—as the company closes its 2024-25 mainstage season with two powerful performances on Thursday, June 5, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the A.K. Bissell Park Bandshell Pavilion in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Tickets are available now at MarbleCityOpera.com.

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of art, music, and togetherness at Beardsley Farm’s annual First Friday Garden Art Gala, happening Friday, June 6 from 5–7 PM. This free community event brings people of all ages together to celebrate creativity in the heart of nature. More Info

Get ready for big hair, big voices, and big heart as the Old City Association hosts the 5th Annual Rhinestone Fest: For the Love of Dolly! This two-day celebration shines a spotlight on the one and only Dolly Parton, honoring the music legend and the artists, dreamers, and do-gooders she continues to inspire. June 6–7 in Old City More Info

Get ready to embrace the strange and celebrate the spooky at the Sinister Summer Vendor Market—an offbeat shopping event where the eerie and elegant collide! This isn't your typical summer market; it's a one-of-a-kind experience for lovers of all things macabre, mysterious, and downright bewitching.  June 7,  4:00 PM – 9:00 PM at FrightWorks Haunted House (1904 W Emory Rd). More Info

Celebrate the sunshine and family fun at the 3rd Annual Kickoff to Summer, hosted by the Tennessee Valley Fair! This exciting event is the perfect way to launch your summer season—with activities, entertainment, and plenty of smiles. June 7 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center FREE Admission! More Info

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency invites everyone to enjoy the great outdoors during Free Fishing Day, when fishing on Tennessee waters requires no license—just your sense of adventure! June 7th, 10am More Info

Get ready to raise your glass, Knoxville! The Knoxville Margarita Festival returns to The Mill & Mine on Friday, June 14, and it’s your turn to be the judge. Who really makes the best margarita in town? You’ll get to sample the city’s finest as your favorite local bars and restaurants go head-to-head in this citrusy competition! This is a 21+ only event, so grab your crew and get ready for a fiesta like no other. Head to knoxvillemargaritafestival.com to grab your tickets and get all the juicy details.

Get ready, Knoxville — Brewfest is back and better than ever! Tailgating for a Cause is proud to present the 14th Annual Knoxville Brewfest, happening on Saturday, June 21, at the beautiful World’s Fair Park Lake in downtown Knoxville, TN. More Info

Get ready for a day filled with rhythm, harmony, and pure joy—Make Music Knoxville is back on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM, offering a lively lineup of free, public musical events across the city. https://www.makemusicday.org/Knoxville

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 21, as Jackson Square in Oak Ridge transforms into a hub of art, music, and natural wellness during the highly anticipated Lavender Festival — a free community event from 8 AM to 4 PM. More Info

Get ready for a day full of family fun, festive food, and fireworks at FreedomFest 2025! This beloved annual event returns to the Alcoa Duck Pond (1325 Springbrook Rd) on June 28 and promises a full lineup of activities and entertainment for all ages. More Info