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📰 Knoxville's 1st Annual Book Festival

📰 Knox Shamrock Fest - TODAY!

📰 Join the Fun at The Big Game Show, Hosted by the Rotary Club of Farragut

📰 The Power Up Blueprint - FREE for Veterans & Active Duty Military!

🗓️ Upcoming Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities
 

Knoxville's 1st Annual Book Festival

Book lovers, mark your calendars! The 1st Annual Knoxville Book Festival will take place on April 5th and 6th at the Knoxville Convention Center, featuring two New York Times bestselling authors—Charlaine Harris and James Dashner.

This two-day literary celebration will bring together over 75 local and regional authors, publishers, and book-themed vendors. Open to the public on Saturday, April 5th, and Sunday, April 6th, the festival will feature panel sessions, workshops, discussions, and readings covering a diverse range of topics.

Readers of all genres will find something to enjoy, including Romance, Romantasy, Sci-Fi, Action & Adventure, Suspense & Thrillers, Historical Fiction, Horror, Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction, and more. Whether you're an avid reader or an aspiring writer, the Knoxville Book Festival promises an exciting weekend of literary discovery! More Info

Knox Shamrock Fest™
Saturday, March 15, 2025
on World’s Fair Performance Lawn

Knox Shamrock Fest™ 2025 is the region's premier, family-friendly St. Patrick's Day Festival!

Lucky Kidney Run™

10:00 AM – Start your day with the Lucky Kidney Run™, a community-focused race that raises awareness and support for kidney health. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to kick off the festivities, this race is a great way to get involved.

Knox Shamrock Fest™

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Join families, runners, and other festival-goers for an afternoon of live Irish music, inflatables, face painting, balloon twisting, Irish dancing, delicious food, Irish whiskey, and beer! Get ready for nonstop fun at the Pot O’ Gold Playland, presented by Dollywood! This ultimate kids’ zone is packed with face painting, an 80’ obstacle course, games, Irish cricket, and more!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a day filled with Irish culture, entertainment, and delicious food and drinks. Don your green, embrace the Irish spirit, and join us at Knox Shamrock Fest™ 2025 for a day of unforgettable fun! Sláinte! More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

Get ready to shamrock and roll at Knoxville’s most epic St. Patrick’s Day party! March 15, 8:00 PM at Marble City Pub, 108 Jack Dance Street More Info

Bring the whole family and enjoy a day filled with Irish culture, entertainment, and delicious food and drinks. Don your green, embrace the Irish spirit, and join us at Knox Shamrock Fest™ 2025 on March 15th at the Worlds Fair Performance Lawn for a day of unforgettable fun! Sláinte! More Info

Looking for the perfect place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than Pins & Pints Pinball Pub in Knoxville! Located at 1336 E Emory Road, this lively neighborhood pub is gearing up for a three-day celebration filled with festive fun, delicious food, and unbeatable drink specials. March 14 - March 17 More info

Enter a magical secret garden where fairies are real, Spring is in full bloom, and whimsy awaits! This enchanting pop-up market brings together talented Appalachian makers celebrating cottagecore and fairycore fantasy. March 15-16 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Whimsy Emporium Art & Vintage, 2608 Sutherland Ave ✨Free Admission! More Info

Step back in time at the Historic Sam Houston Schoolhouse in Maryville, TN during Living History Weekend, happening March 15-16, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. More Info  

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Ireland with A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation! After a successful Off-Broadway premiere, this high-energy production is returning to the U.S. in 2025, bringing the spirit of Celtic tradition to audiences nationwide. March 16, 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM, at Clayton Center for the Arts More Info

Join Mabry-Hazen House for its first Night at the Museum on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 6 PM – 9 PM. This after-hours event offers a unique way to experience history while enjoying locally crafted drinks and a relaxing evening on Mabry’s Hill. www.mabryhazen.com/natm.

Networking:

See Recurring Weekly & Monthly Networking Events

Veterans:

Free Veteran’s Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 14 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly, Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

Join the Fun at The Big Game Show, Hosted by the Rotary Club of Farragut Foundation

The Rotary Club of Farragut Foundation invites you to an exciting evening of fun and philanthropy at The Big Game Show on, April 17 ( 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.), at Fox Den Country Club in Farragut. This high-energy, interactive game show engages everyone in the room—whether as contestants or audience members—for an unforgettable experience!

Table sponsorships are available through any Rotary Club of Farragut member and include:
✔ Buffet dinner for eight
✔ Silent auction
✔ Cash bar
✔ Participation in fast-paced, professionally hosted games

Table sponsorships are $1,750, and a limited number of individual tickets are available for $100 each. All proceeds support meaningful service projects across East Tennessee.

Rotary Club President Scott Bertini shares, ““This incredibly fun event will raise much-needed funds for our many service projects, including building beds for children in need, creating specialized bikes for kids with physical disabilities, organizing cleanup efforts, and much more throughout the Farragut and Metro Knoxville community.”

The Big Game Show is a live-action version of the TV-style game shows we all love, led by a professional host and designed to engage the entire audience.

For more information, contact Craig Donnachie at [email protected] or Richard Bettis at [email protected]. You can also visit farragutrotary.my.canva.site.

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