Calendar of Events

Save the date for the 8th annual Tennessee Medieval Faire in Harriman. Festival dates Oct 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2023.

Go back in time and LIVE THE AGE OF CHIVALRY!

A year after Arthur was crowned King of the Britons and allied with the Picts (circa 501 AD), Arthur and Guinevere are about to celebrate their first anniversary as man and wife. The kingdom is enjoying a time of relative peace, calm, and prosperity.

However, across the north sea, trouble brews. Nordic mercenaries, who used to be employed by various small kingdoms in northern Briton to hold back the Picts, find their services were no longer needed. This did not sit well with them, so they decided pay the “boy king” a visit.

FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS!

Come witness live jousting! Cheer on your favorite warrior in human combat chess, where the characters ARE the chess pieces and fight to take over the squares. Come dressed in costume if you wish and enter the costume contest to win a prize. Play medieval games, laugh with the comedy shows, shop for original crafts, eat delicious food, and drink hot and cold beverages (including beer, ages 21+) FIT FOR A KING!

Enjoy all day family fun. LIVE THE AGE OF CHIVARLY!

https://tmfaire.com/medieval-faire

East Tennessee Music Collectors Show
OCTOBER 7, 2023

Come shop for 1000s of rare vinyl LPs and 45s, plus CDs, music DVDs, memorabilia, and more ... It's the biggest music store in Tennessee-for one day only!

We urge ALL of you to please follow current health dept. guidelines regarding the wearing of masks, and social distancing, etc.

East Tennessee Music Collectors Show, ROTHCHILD CONFERENCE CENTER, 8807 KINGSTON PIKE, Knoxville TN, 10am-4pm, admission $2.00. , GregNealShow@gmail.com.
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Comedian HENRY CHO, Saturday, October 7, 8:00PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Saturday Night Fever
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
October 7th, 2023

Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Saturday Night Fever—note for note, sound for sound! Over the past ten years, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed—and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. It's a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other. Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one, you won't miss another!

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: www.knoxvillecoliseum.com

THE JOHNNYSWIM STORIES TOUR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 at 8:00PM at the Tennessee Theatre.

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

Rhythm of the Springs: An Appalachian Music Fest, Saturday, October 7, 11:00AM-7:00PM at Marble Springs State Historic Site.

Join us at Marble Springs State Historic Site for a day full of music, community, and family fun at our Rhythm of the Springs: An Appalachian Music Fest on October 7 from 11-7 pm! Enjoy music throughout the day from our porch from a selection of artists of differing genres found throughout Appalachia. From bluegrass, folk, and even a bit of rock, experience a taste of the artists and musicians that can be found right here in your backyard.
Rhythm of the Springs is FREE admission for the whole family. Be sure to bring your own blanket or seating as we enjoy down-home music from 5 local bands including Mojo Circus, Kaleb Mullins and the Witness, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, Haunted Like Human, and The Bearded. Food trucks, activities, and history all await you as we celebrate our Appalachian roots and culture.

Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-712-9076, www.marblesprings.net

October 7th @ 8pm at Blount Mansion
Thunder Road (1958)
A Korean War veteran returns to Kentucky to run the family moonshine business, while giving Feds the slip and keeping the racketeers at bay. Robert Mitchum stars and his son James Mitchum plays his younger brother. (Rated PG)
www.blountmansion.org/

Join the Historic House Museums of Knoxville for the premiere of a new collaborative program, Movies at the Museums! Enjoy four different movies at four different historic house museums. From Muppet escapades and beloved childhood classics to Appalachian dramas and frightening horror, each historic house museum will show a different film for audiences to enjoy while also taking in the unique landscapes of the historic site.

Admission is FREE for each movie, but donations are greatly appreciated to support each museum’s preservation mission. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, or other items to make their time there comfortable. Concessions will be available at each museum. Please see each individual museum's respective event pages for more details on the movies, concessions, and any special activities happening at their site!

Please join us for a wonderful night of music as Knoxville Classical Guitar presents Dale Kavanagh in Concert. $25, tickets available at https://knoxvilleclassicalguitar.com/events

Held at The Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan Knoxville at 7 PM

East Tennessee Music Collectors Shows OCTOBER 7, 2023, at ROTHCHILD CONFERENCE CENTER, 8807 KINGSTON PIKE, Knoxville TN, 10am-4pm, admission $2.00.

We urge ALL of you to please follow current health dept. guidelines regarding the wearing of masks, and social distancing, etc.

Come shop for 1000s of rare vinyl LPs and 45s, plus CDs, music DVDs, memorabilia, and more ... It's the biggest music store in Tennessee-for one day only!

, GregNealShow@gmail.com.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @gregnealshow

Sunday, Oct 7th at 1pm

Step back in time and embark on a journey as The Tennessean Hotel explores cocktails celebrated during Prohibition. Prohibition Tea guests imbibe in a selection of cocktails that gained their notoriety during the Prohibition era alongside tiers of scrumptious themed fare. Proper 1920s attire is encouraged to round out the experience This event is 21+ ONLY. Reservations ($250+ per person) can be made at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gatsby-tea-at-the-tennessean-hotel-tickets-524578236627.

The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel
531 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902

$25
Join Ravens Vail Podcast for the debut of their live Appalachian HorrorFest event, celebrating the dark side of storytelling & songwriting traditions with regional tales of the cruel and macabre!

People have told scary stories since the beginning of time, and the Appalachian HorrorFest, produced by Ravens Vail Podcast, is keeping that tradition alive by providing a platform for storytellers to spin their bloodcurdling tales. The Appalachian Mountains have been the setting of some of the most unique scary stories ever, most of which no one knows if they are true or just a tale spun to keep the kids in line. If you enjoy listening to a good scary story, this event is for you. It will feel like you’re sitting on the ol’ front porch while your granddad tells scary stories he heard from his grandad. Our storytellers will entertain you with tales from around the world and close to home. Gather up your friends and family, slow down, turn off the phone, and spend an evening with us, listening to the spooky stories from world-class tellers.

Our inaugural event will take place the first weekend in October, including an evening of storytelling, music, and more. Check back often in our events area to discover developing details. We’ll see you in October!

Only individuals 18 years of age and older may attend this event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/appalachian-horrorfest-tickets-682571137647

They Sang What They Lived: The Story of Carl and Pearl Butler is the first retrospective exhibition of Carl and Pearl Butler, the iconic country music duo whose timeless lyrics and harmonious melodies left an indelible mark on country music. With a career spanning over four decades, Carl and Pearl Butler became celebrated figures in the world of country music. “Carl made scores of major-label records during the 1950s,” says Bradley E. Reeves, the exhibition’s guest curator and author of the new book Honky Tonkitis: On the Road with Carl Butler and Pearl. “These are some of the best bluegrass, gospel, and hard country records ever made, although none could be called a massive hit.” That honor would come in 1962, when Carl and Pearl recorded “Don’t Let Me Cross Over.” The song remains among the fastest ever to ascend to No. 1 on Billboard Hot Country Singles. Carl and Pearl’s unique “Knoxville sound,” along with heartfelt lyrics, earned them a dedicated fan base who supported them at performances across the United States and Canada through the 1970s. The exhibition offers visitors a rare glimpse into the lives of these music legends.

Key highlights of the exhibition include:
1. Rare Family Archives: Museum guests will have the opportunity to view the Allen “Junior” Butler Family Collection, which has been made publicly available for the first time and includes never-before-seen photographs, home movies, original instruments, and stage costumes that belonged to Carl and Pearl Butler. “I’m grateful to Allen Butler and his family for opening their home and archives to share with us,” says Reeves.
2. Musical Journey: Explore the duo's musical journey through a feature film, which transports visitors through various periods of their career and traces their unfiltered, raw singing style, one that derived from and advanced the “Knoxville sound.”
3. Behind-the-Scenes: Gain insight into the lives of Carl and Pearl Butler through never-before-seen family photographs and recently uncovered anecdotes from the family and fellow musicians, including Dolly Parton who viewed the Butlers as her “second parents.” “Despite their successes,” says Adam Alfrey, Assistant Director for Historical Services at Knox County Public Library, “Carl and Pearl faced personal and professional struggles, which are intimately documented through the family’s photographs.”
4. Interpretive Experience: Engage with the exhibition to understand how both Knoxville and Nashville played a role in the development of country music. Also, learn how chart-topping artists can quickly become all but forgotten, even in their hometown. “The Butlers somehow fell through the cracks,” reflects Reeves. “It’s my hope that this book and exhibition will contribute to a reappreciation of their great body of work.”
They Sang What They Lived: The Story of Carl and Pearl Butler promises to be a heartfelt educational experience for country music enthusiasts and fans of all ages. It serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Carl and Pearl Butler on the world of music.

At 5:00 pm, Friday, October 6, 2023, there will be an opening reception for They Sang What They Lived: The Story of Carl and Pearl Butler. The event will include a meet and greet with Carl and Pearl Butler’s family, a book signing by guest curator Bradley E. Reeves, and an exhibition of Appalachian musical pioneer paintings by artist Amy Campbell. At 7:00 pm, there will be a “Tribute to Carl and Pearl,” opened by a performance of the Paul Brewster and Friends Band, comprised of 14-year-old mandolin prodigy Wyatt Ellis and Grand Ole Opry performers Daniel Grindstaff, Kent Blanton, Stephen Burwell, and John Meador. A screening of 8mm home movies shot by the Butlers (watch for an appearance by 10-year-old Dolly Parton), as well as some of the Butlers’ rarest television appearances, will conclude the evening.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: M-F 9-4, Sa 10-4, Su 1-5. Information: 865-215-8824, www.eastTNhistory.org/lights-camera