Calendar of Events

Butterfly Foray and Monarch Tagging at Seven Islands State Birding Park

Enjoy the wonder and beauty of flying flowers as we search the park for monarchs and other butterflies. To help scientists understand the monarch migration, we’ll put tracking tags on the monarchs we’re able to catch. Kids of all ages are welcome. We’ll start at 1:00pm with a brief explanation of the monarch migration and its importance. We’ll take a short hike (1-2 miles) through the park to find butterflies and tag as many monarchs as we can. Butterfly nets will be provided, but if you have your own, feel free to bring it. Please note that monarch populations and migration patterns vary. On any day we could see many, few or none. No matter how many we see, we’ll learn about why monarchs and other butterflies are fascinating, their importance and how we can help them. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended.

Location: Seven Islands State Birding Park
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: $8 per person
Ages: All

Advance registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

2022 dates:
Saturday, September 17
Sunday, September 18
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
Saturday, October 1
Sunday, October 2
Saturday, October 8
Sunday, October 9
Saturday, October 15
Sunday, October 16

Ticket sales close 24 hours before the start of the program. https://zooknoxville.org/experience/monarch-tagging/

Experience a piece of Munich’s Oktoberfest! Schulz Bräu is proud to announce our 7th annual German Oktoberfest! We even follow Munich time! With the time difference this means we will be serving our first Oktoberfest Liter bright and early, 6AM! All of our Oktoberfest celebrations are open to the public – aside from our 6AM Barrel-Tapping Ceremony on 9.17.22. Want in on the action?
http://www.schulzbraubrewing.com/events-oktoberfest/

(800) 245-9764
126 Bernard Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37917

Third edition! Held at Lakeshore Park. Features up-and-coming local and regional acts. Headliners for the Sept. 17-18 fest are Nashville Southern rockers the Vegabonds, Florida indie outfit flipturn and North Carolina's The Nude Party. Tickets and info: https://posh.vip/e/new-ground-music-festival-iii

At 6 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN 37917

Knoxville - come out and shop over 35 vendors from around Tennessee and the Midwest at PRETTY FUN pop-up market!

We'll be set up September 17+18 from 12-7pm both days with vendors selling everything VINTAGE CLOTHING, DESIGNER HOME GOODS, CANDLES, ORIGINAL ART, and MORE!

Grab a beer from the always lovely Crafty Bastard and SIP while you SHOP with the whole family!

Free admission! All-ages! Pet-friendly!
https://www.visitknoxville.com/event/pretty-fun-pop-up-market!/21162/

Concerts are open to the public and are free. Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
A.K Bissell Park, Oak Ridge, TN
Songs From The Road Band
Henhouse Prowlers
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The Summer Sessions concert series features bluegrass and Americana bands from throughout the region. All shows are free to the public and will be held outdoors at the pavilion in A.K. Bissell Park, 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge or at the Fort Southwest Point amphitheater in Kingston from 6:00-9:00 PM. Bring your lawn chairs and your family and friends for a fun, music-filled evening! Local food and beverage trucks will also be on-site. We look forward to seeing you at the Summer Sessions concerts!

Free parking is available on site however, space is limited.
https://www.thesummersessions.com/

TOUR THE TENNESSEE!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 & OCTOBER 22 • 11AM

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the red velvet curtains of our stage? Or perhaps how many lightbulbs it takes to keep our iconic chandeliers lit? On our behind the scenes tours of the Tennessee Theatre, you will be taken to areas of this historic building that typically remain hidden to the public. You’ll leave with a comprehensive understanding of the historic prowess of this nearly 100-year-old theater.

https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/visit/tour-the-tennessee/

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

SEPT 17 | 7:30 PM

Small-town sibling trio Girl Named Tom seeks to create harmony in a world divided. With their distinctive harmonies and heartfelt performances, Bekah, Joshua and Caleb Liechty won the hearts of America while becoming the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice. In addition to their chart-topping covers (“River,” “The Chain,” & “Dust in the Wind” among others), GNT writes original music that will almost certainly project them to becoming the best-known harmony trio of their generation.

With their debut EP, Another World, Girl Named Tom sweeps the listener into a reflective space, exploring fond memories, global issues, and intimate conversations. Audiences have been “...blown away by the musicality and harmonies, creativity, honesty, beauty. This sibling trio is stardust.” “Crazy World” exhibits “crystal clear lead vocals, driving (and unique) percussion, and after three minutes, builds up an amazing section of their voices intermeshing together.”

Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Blvd, Greeneville, TN 37745. Information: 423-638-1679, https://www.npacgreeneville.com

Saturday, September 17 from 9-4 pm at 5816 Kingston Pike in Bearden Square, right between Buddy’s and Pelican’s Snoballs, across the street from Food City.

ALL the proceeds from the flea market sale are going to be used to buy new travel bags for the Ignite! dancers so they can travel to and from their performances in style.
www.dancersstudioknox.com

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will present its seventh annual Butterfly Festival on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UT Arboretum Auditorium and surrounding grounds, 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge.

As in past years, the mission and purpose of the Butterfly Festival is to provide educational opportunities for the public and to learn how we can all protect our pollinators. The UT Insect Zoo, two butterfly tents, educational lectures, a butterfly release and children’s art activities are among the educational activities that will be offered.

Parking is in designated areas of the UT Arboretum adjacent to the event and on a first come first serve basis. The entrance fee is $5 in cash (to facilitate entry) per carload. All other expenses can be made with cash or credit card. The gate will be open at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place rain or shine. Children’s craft activities will be available at a cost of a $1 ticket per activity or $5 for six tickets. Activities include temporary tattoos, butterfly masks, Magic Color Scratch butterfly ornaments, decorating cookies, caterpillar bracelets, and more.

An educational release of 500 painted lady butterflies will be promptly at 12:00, noon. Please plan enough time for arrival and parking before the release. It is suggested that butterflies be purchased early in the day due to limited supply. Children are invited to help release the butterflies, which will be offered at a cost of $5 per butterfly to cover costs. Cash or credit cards will be accepted. For the safety of all, the use of butterfly nets at this event is strictly prohibited.

Two speakers will give presentations in the air-conditioned UT Arboretum Auditorium. From 10:00 to 10:40, Stephen Lyn Bales will present “Our Beloved Butterflies and Their Hosts.” Stephen Lyn is the monthly educator for the UT Arboretum Society’s virtual Zoom educational program, the First Thursday Nature Supper Club. He is a retired senior naturalist from Ijams Nature Center and author of three books: Natural Histories, Ghost Birds, and Ephemeral by Nature. These books, as well as his beautiful notecards, will be available for sale. At 10:50 a.m., Georgann Eubanks will present “Habitat Heroes: Saving the Wild South for Us All.” Georgann writes about the history, culture, and environment of the South. Her latest book considers how the region's incredible biodiversity helps to shape our culture and identity as Southerners. This book, Saving the Wild South: The Fight for Native Plants on the Brink of Extinction, will be available for purchase and signing. In addition to these two speakers, Dr. Shirley Raines, local author of two children’s books entitled Butterflies and Birds, will have her books for sale.

Children of all ages will enjoy experiencing the UT Insect Zoo, a travelling exhibit of insects. The goal of the Insect Zoo is to have fun while sharing knowledge of insects with others to help them appreciate the important role of insects in our environment. The Insect Zoo showcases preserved and live insects and arachnids (scorpion, tarantula, etc.) found in Tennessee and throughout the world. Two butterfly viewing tents, staffed by members of the University of Tennessee Entomology and Plant Pathology department, will be open for a closer look at butterflies and insects.

The festival will feature local artisans Kathy Fahey, Stephen Lyn Bales, Kris Light, and Teresa Myrick, all offering butterfly-themed merchandise.

Food trucks include Forks on the Road, CJs Tacos, and Pelican’s SnoBalls. The public is invited to bring refillable water bottles.

Co-sponsored by the UT Forest Resources Research and Education Center, this educational event is designed for children and adults of all ages.

To learn more about the Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org or for questions on this program contact, UT Arboretum Education Coordinator, Michelle Campanis. at mcampani@utk.edu

(All ages) Learn how to make your yard more eco-friendly at a FREE talk with Knox County Master Gardeners Sarah DeWitt and Mona Yethiraj next Saturday, Sept. 17, from 2-3 p.m. Reserve your spot today!

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Art in the Heart of Hamblen County
Celebrating visual and performing arts; painting, sculpture, photography, arts & crafts, music

Free admission! Local Vendors

10 AM - 4 PM at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 350 West 9th North Street, Morristown
423-312-8325 or http://morristownart.org/aip.htm

SATURDAY AT 12 PM – 4 PM
At 206 Randolph St, Knoxville, TN 37917