Calendar of Events

Visit Knoxville announces today that the Sunsphere Welcome Center will open to the public on November 20, 2024, as part of Phase II of the plan to update and enhance the iconic structure. The Sunsphere Observation Deck will close to the public for final renovations November 4 through November 19, 2024 and will reopen on November 20, 2024.

The public is invited to join the Welcome Center opening with press conference and ribbon-cutting on November 20 at 10 AM and a celebration of “coffee and Clydesdales.” The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be on-site from 9–11 AM for photo ops along with coffee from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck for purchase and complimentary Sunsphere cookies to commemorate the event.

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At East Tennessee History Center, 601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902

Join us in celebrating the return of the Light The World Giving Machines to Knoxville! Enjoy performers, entertainment, activities and refreshments at the launch party — and of course, be among the first to make a Giving Machine donation!
DATE: 6:30-8pm Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
GIVING MACHINES LOCATION: 524 S Gay Street, just to the right of DiCarlos pizza

Purchase items for the people served by these local charities:
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley
• Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
• Knoxville Area Urban League
• Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
• Volunteer Ministry Center

And these global charities:
• iDE
• World Food Program USA
Invite your friends and family... we'll see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/9143267435684906/

Historic Downtown Clinton, along with Pearl City Holdings, is hosting a one-of-a-kind indoor Christmas pop up market every Thursday-Saturday in October, November, and December.
At 341 Market Street
https://www.historicdowntownclinton.org/about

Every Wednesday, May 1 – November 20, 10 am – 1 pm
Market Square in downtown Knoxville

Every Saturday, May 4 – November 23, 9 am – 1 pm
Market Square, Union Avenue, and Market Street in downtown Knoxville

The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market managed by Nourish Knoxville. Everything at the Market Square Farmers’ Market is grown, raised, and/or made by our vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee. Products vary by season and include fresh fruits & vegetables, eggs, honey, pasture-raised meats, edible & ornamental plants, cut flowers, bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, coffee, artisan crafts, and more! We offer SNAP & SNAP Doubling services every Wednesday and Saturday, and Nourish Kids – a free kids activity on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

https://www.nourishknoxville.org/market-square-farmers-market/

Storyteller Laura Still helps you live the stories of pioneers, soldiers, outlaws, and even fictional characters who walked these streets before you.

Knoxville has a rich history full of colorful characters and famous, and infamous, figures whose lives have been the inspiration for books, movies, and works of art. Take a stroll through history in beautiful downtown Knoxville while listening to true tales of the heroes, heels, and hardened criminals that are part of the hidden lore of this unique East Tennessee town.

A portion of the proceeds for downtown tours go to help fund the work of the non-profit Knoxville History Project. Many stories are based on the books and stories of award-winning journalist and writer Jack Neely. Knoxville Walking Tours opens a window to Knoxville’s varied past and leads you on a journey through both hard times and high times of a city growing through over two centuries of history.

Tours include:
• Knoxville: The Early Years
• Misbehaving Women
• Civil War
• Gunslingers
• Musical History
• Literary Heritage
• Side Street Shadows Ghost Tours
• Knoxville Botanical Garden
• Old Gray Cemetery
• Side Street Shadows Ghost Tours

Tour on Your Schedule! Rather than posting a calendar, we’re letting you pick the tour and time — subject to availability. Call (865)309-4522 or visit http://knoxvillewalkingtours.com/