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You know the names Hamilton, Jefferson, Washington. This book is about the women who made their work possible — and a NYT bestselling author is coming to Knoxville to tell those stories in person.

Denise Kiernan — author of the instant New York Times bestsellers The Girls of Atomic City and The Last Castle — brings her latest book to the East Tennessee History Center (601 S Gay St) on August 14th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The event is presented in partnership with the Friends of the Knox County Public Library.

The book is Obstinate Daughters: The Revolutionary Women Who Shaped America, and it does exactly what the title promises. For generations, the founding story has been told through the lens of the Founding Fathers. Kiernan's research pulls back the curtain on the women who were right there alongside them — patriots who defended their towns, spies who risked everything, Indigenous leaders, publishers, preachers, and enslaved women fighting for their own freedom. These are women who challenged every convention of their era, shaped the events that defined the nation, and were then largely written out of the story that followed.

Kiernan will be in conversation with Justina Batchelor, publicity manager at Grove Atlantic, covering the stories behind the book, her research process, and why recovering these forgotten voices matters right now — in the year America turns 250.

Kiernan has been published in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone, and has appeared on NPR's Weekend Edition, PBS NewsHour, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. If you've read The Girls of Atomic City, you already know her gift for making history feel urgent and alive. More Info

If you've been curious about holistic health options, this Saturday is your chance to walk in, look around, and ask every question you have — for free.

Holistically Rooted Health & Wellness is hosting their Grand Opening Celebration & Wellness Open House on July 11th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 116 Hotel Rd in Fountain City, and the whole event is designed for exploration. No obligation, no pitch pressure — just an open door to tour the facility, meet the team, browse the holistic wellness boutique, and experience what this new community wellness space has to offer.

Throughout the four-hour event, guests can experience complimentary select wellness services, participate in demonstrations, ask questions, and learn about natural approaches to relaxation, recovery, stress support, and overall well-being. The offerings span a wide range: herbs and herbal wellness products, homeopathy, essential oils, neurofeedback and biofeedback, detox and recovery services, wellness technologies, and educational programs and resources.

There are also giveaways, and the team will be on hand to walk you through everything. Whether you're actively looking for new ways to support your health or just want to see what holistic wellness looks like up close, this is a low-key, welcoming way to spend a Saturday morning in Fountain City.

If you've ever wanted to shop Free People, Lilly Pulitzer, Tory Burch, or Lululemon without the full retail price tag, this four-day event in Maryville is worth the drive.

Statemint Maryville is bringing their Fall Pop-Up Adult Consignment to White Star Station (133 W Broadway Ave, Maryville) from August 12th-15th. The shop carries women's and men's clothing, shoes, and accessories in sizes XS–4XL, priced at $5–$50 — with a designated luxury section for everything $50 and up — all at 50–80% off retail. Brands on the floor include Free People, J. Crew, Lilly Pulitzer, American Eagle, Tory Burch, GAP, Madewell, Coach, Michael Kors, Old Navy, Anthropologie, Lululemon, Nike, Aerie, and more.

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General admission is free all four days — walk in, browse, come back again. New items are added daily, so there's reason to return more than once. Free parking is available in the adjacent garage off Harper Ave. Cash and cards accepted.

Want early access before the public? The Charity Pre-Sale gets you in first, and 100% of pre-sale ticket sales benefit New Hope Children's Advocacy Center in Blount County. Grab your tickets at the link below. More Info

If you drink bourbon and you've never thought much about who actually makes it, this class will change the way you look at your glass.

The Big 3 Class returns to The Vault Room (2901 Tazewell Pike) on July 16th at 6:30 PM for session #252 of what's clearly become one of Knoxville's most consistently popular whiskey experiences. The premise is hard to argue with: more than three-quarters of all bourbon produced in the world flows out of just three distilleries. Most people have no idea. This class fixes that.

The format is exactly what a whiskey class should be — not a lecture, but an interactive 1.5-hour presentation on the history and craft behind the Big 3, with your glass in hand the whole time. Each participant receives six half-ounce samples to smell and taste as the session unfolds, working through the specific characteristics that make each distillery's products distinct. An appetizer is also included in the ticket price.

Whether you're a seasoned bourbon drinker looking to sharpen what you know or someone who just enjoys a good pour and wants more context behind it, this is a relaxed, engaging way to spend a Thursday evening. More Info & Tickets

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Recurring events

🗓️ Through July 31st - The "Where's Waldo?" Scavenger Hunt is returning to Downtown Knoxville, and it's free for the whole family. Starting July 1st and running all month long, Waldo will be hiding inside dozens of downtown businesses — shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, and more — just waiting to be spotted. More

🗓️ July 9th - Zoo Knoxville's Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by the Tennessee Wind Symphony — and this one has some history behind it. The show was originally scheduled for June 18th but was rescheduled due to a storm forecast. More Info & Tickets (Free for zoo members)

🗓️ July 10th - Kick off your weekend with an evening of culture, music, and community at the Old City Block Party from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Knoxville's Old City. More Info

🗓️ July 10th - Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday evening? Head to Kern's Bakery on Friday, July 10, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. for an energetic night of country music, line dancing, and community fun! More Info

🗓️ July 10th - Soundscapes at the Knoxville Museum of Art returns, with nationally touring saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Saxl Rose taking the stage at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM). More Info

🗓️ July 10th - Movies Under the Stars returns for its 14th year at Ijams Nature Center, and the July screening is a classic that'll hit different under an open sky. All Dogs Go to Heaven screens at the Ijams Visitor Center Lawn (2915 Island Home Ave.) Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the movie begins at dark — roughly 9:00 PM in July. Arrive early to grab a good spot. More Info

🗓️ July 10th - GalFunction and Show Your Shine LLC are hosting a Friday Table Talk at The Hub Pro Studio (1104 Merchant Drive, Suite 103) from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM — an hour and a half of guided conversation, honest dialogue, and the kind of support that only comes from fellow female entrepreneurs who are in it alongside you.

🗓️ July 10th-12th - FanBoy Expo takes over the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street) for three action-packed days — and with over 30,000 fans attending each summer event, this is one of the biggest and most electric weekends on the Knoxville calendar. More Info

🗓️ July 11th - The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Knoxville-First Flotilla invites all Jefferson County boaters to get a free vessel safety examination on Saturday, July 11th, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, at the boat launch at the Dandridge Municipal Park on Chestnut Hill Road and Public Drive.

🗓️ July 11th - RetroFlea returns to Retrospect Vintage Store (108 W Anderson Ave NW) on July 11th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — six hours of browsing more than 25 vintage vendors bringing deals across all eras and varieties of vintage goods.

🗓️ July 11th - Faith Promise Church is hosting Win the City from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 5830 Haynes-Sterchi Road, and the community giveaway includes: Free car washes, Free haircuts, Free hygiene bags, Free food, Free family portraits, Kids activities, Free oil changes (registration required for oil changes only — all other services are walk-up, no registration needed) Register for your free oil change

🗓️ July 11th - Tea & Treasures (4104 W. Martin Mill Pike) — a charming shop billed as "a unique collection of old and new" — hosts its 2nd Saturday Marketplace from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weather permitting).

🗓️ July 11th - WIVK's Southern Life Expo, presented by Visit My Smokies, is coming to the Knoxville Expo Center from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — and the best part? It's completely free to attend. More Info

🗓️ July 11th - Mark your calendar: the America's 250th Anniversary Celebration at the Cove comes to The Cove at Concord Park for a full day of free, family-friendly festivities presented by Visit Knoxville and Knox County, starting at 11:00 AM. More Info

🗓️ July 11th - Looking for a unique summer evening the whole family will enjoy? Mark your calendar for Knoxville Aerial Arts and Ijams Nature Center present the Whimsical Woodlands Aerial Circus from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets Here

🗓️ July 16th - IBN Masterclass will be held from 8:45 AM to noon at Bearden Banquet Hall (5806 Kingston Pike), Incredible Business Networking — co-hosted by Jennifer Maizel of Marvelous Maizel Marketing. More Info & Tickets

🗓️ July 18th - Rain Barrel Workshop at 9:00 AM at 100 Monterey Rd, Oak Ridge. For $50, instructors will teach you how to transform a standard 55-gallon barrel into a functioning rain barrel for your garden — and you leave with the finished product in hand. More Info & Tickets

🗓️ July 19th - Knoxville Social Circle is heading to Augusta Quarry (520 Augusta Ave) at 12:00 PM for an afternoon of swimming, floating, relaxing, and soaking up some summer sun. Whether you want to jump in, lounge by the water, or just hang out and chat, the format is as low-key as a summer afternoon should be.

🗓️ July 25th - Blitzfire — the quarterly signature event at B&B Indoor Foam Dart Arena (6709 Maynardville Pike) — is happening from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and it's unlike anything else in our area. More Info & Tickets

🗓️ July 26th - Sonny's Original Southern Pub and Nicks Moto are hosting a group ride to the legendary Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum. and you're invited to roll with them. The day kicks off with breakfast at Sonny's (2613 Adair Dr) at 8:00 AM, with kickstands up at 9:30 AM sharp. Come with a full tank of gas, and bring your own water and snacks — there's no food or drink available at the museum, though the group will be stopping at nearby restaurants along the way.

🗓️ July 29th - One of the most celebrated voices in rock history is coming to Knoxville. Graham Nash brings his Live on Tour 2026 to the Bijou on July 29th at 7:30 PM — and with a career spanning more than six decades, this is as close to a living history of contemporary music as you can get in one evening. More Info

🗓️ July 31st-August 1st - The Kuumba Festival — East Tennessee's largest African American Cultural Arts Festival — returns to Market Square, and it is exactly what it sounds like: a full, joyful, free celebration of culture, community, craft, and creativity in the middle of the city. More Info

🗓️ July 31st-August 2nd - CreepyCon 2026 celebrates its 10th Anniversary at the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street) from July 31st through August 2nd — and Tennessee's biggest Halloween and horror convention has never looked better. More Info

🗓️ August 7th-9th - The 2026 Kerbela Shrine Circus returns to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center (1600 Phillip Fulmer Way SW). More Info

🗓️ August 8th - Tea & Treasures (4104 W. Martin Mill Pike) — a charming shop billed as "a unique collection of old and new" — hosts its 2nd Saturday Marketplace from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weather permitting).

🗓️ August 8th - Irish Fest on the Hill returns at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in downtown Knoxville, from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The event honors Knoxville's deep Irish heritage through an afternoon of live Irish bands, traditional Irish dancers, kids' games, and classic Irish food — the kind of spread that leaves everyone happy and full. More Info

🗓️ August 9th - Old City Market transforms West Jackson Avenue into an outdoor showcase of Knoxville makers, artists, bakers, and crafters on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM — additional markets are on Sept 20th, Oct 18th, and Dec 13th. More Info

🗓️ August 9th - The Back-to-School Bash at B&B Indoor Foam Dart Arena (6709 Maynardville Pike) is happening from noon to 4:00 PM. More Info

🗓️ August 13th-15th - The Flexible Jewelry Event at Fountain City Jewelers (2802 Essary Drive), and it's exactly what it sounds like: a special showcase of bracelets and rings crafted from genuine 14K gold, diamonds, and natural gemstones. The event runs all three days during regular store hours — Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. No appointment needed. Stop in anytime August 13th–15th. More Info

🗓️ August 14th-16th - Tattoo enthusiasts, artists, and fans of creative expression won't want to miss the Knoxville Tattoo Convention at the World's Fair Exhibition Hall. More Info

🗓️ August 15th - Celebrate summer at Loudon Riverfest at Riverside Park and Legion Park (201 Ferry St.).

🗓️ August 15th - History Hootenanny returns to the East Tennessee History Center (601 S Gay St) and Krutch Park, running 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — and the best part is that it's completely free and open to the public. More Info

🗓️ August 22nd - GermanFest Knoxville returns to First Lutheran Church (1207 Broadway) from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM — a full nine hours of German culture, Southern hospitality, and the kind of sheer, wholehearted fun that you can only find at a festival that includes competitive dachshund racing. More Info

🗓️ August 28th - Appalachian Arts Craft Center is hosting Appalachian Voices: Stories, Laughter & Creativity — a special community luncheon celebrating creativity, storytelling, and the rich culture of Appalachian life. The event takes place at the Oak Ridge Conference Center (1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge) from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM. More Info & Tickets

🗓️ August 29th - Flutter into a day of family fun and discovery at Stanley's Ninth Annual Butterfly Festival on from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free community event celebrates one of nature's most fascinating pollinators while offering activities and educational experiences for all ages. More Info

🗓️ August 30th - The 13th Annual Knox Asian Festival takes over World's Fair Park and the Knoxville Museum of Art from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Presented by the Asian Culture Center of Tennessee, this is one of the most genuinely immersive cultural events in the entire state — and it's right here in Knoxville. More Info

🗓️ September 16th - Big Kahuna Wing Festival at World's Fair Park; Thousands of pounds of wings; Competitive wing cook-off; Wing eating contest; Live entertainment; Kids activities; Pyro musical fireworks show. More Info

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🗓️Free Veterans’ Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 20 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly. Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

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