Calendar of Events
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Knox Heritage Preservation Network: Unity Temple: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Modern Masterpiece
Category: Film, History, heritage and Lecture, panel
On February 20 at 6 PM, Knox Heritage is hosting a showing of the documentary “Unity Temple: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Modern Masterpiece” at Historic Westwood (3425 Kingston Pike).
A dedicated team of historians, craftspeople, members of the Unitarian congregation and Unity Temple Restoration Foundation reveal the history of one of Wright’s most innovative buildings that merged his love of architecture with his own spiritual values.
Admission is free but space is limited- please RSVP by Wednesday, February 19 at https://www.knoxheritage.org/preservation/preservation-network/? Complimentary popcorn, sodas, and water will be available. Parking is available at Laurel Church of Christ (3457 Kingston Pike).
Knox Heritage at Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org
Tellico Village Art Guild: Janet Muir, Artistic Photography of Wildlife
Category: Lecture, panel
Update 2/19/25 - Feb. 20 Meeting CANCELED!
Tellico Village Art Guild Meeting at the Yacht Club top floor 10 AM; Coffee at 9:45.
Janet Muir will be speaking on Artistic Photography of Wildlife.
Jan Muir has been creating intimate portraits of wildlife in remote locations. She will share her art, favorite locations, adventure stories, and some simple tips to bring your own photographic vision to life.
Art Guild of Tellico Village, 128 Saligugi Way, Loudon, TN 37774. Info: agtv.president@gmail.com or www.tellicoartguild.com
Mabry-Hazen House: In the Footsteps of Freedom - The Franklins of Knoxville
Category: Free event, History, heritage and Lecture, panel
One of the challenges interpreting the stories of people enslaved by the Mabry family is the lack of individualized details, but over the last few years, the museum has uncovered fascinating and sobering tales like Wiley Mabry--the man who bought himself. And we are excited to share with you the story of another family who was enslaved by the Mabrys--the Franklins. Only a few months ago, our colleagues at the East Tennessee Historical Society shared a research lead that unlocked a trove of information about Eliza Franklin, her ten children, and her husband, Ben Franklin, who was a Free Black man in Knoxville.
Join our executive director, Patrick Hollis, as he shares what we've learned about their lives following them in their footsteps to freedom and our plans for integrating their story into Mabry-Hazen House. The presentation will take place in the Julia-Meek Guest House on the Mabry-Hazen campus and is free and open to the public.
Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661, www.mabryhazen.com
Beck Cultural Exchange Center: Black History Month Events
Category: Festivals, special events, History, heritage, Lecture, panel and Meetup
Celebrate with us!
FRIDAY, FEB. 7 @ BECK - The Indelible Appalachians
5:30PM
Dinner, Documentary & Discussion in partnership with UTK
RSVP at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2RNYUX1x3UWeypqhnAnW-doMsPbB2jpLgxTPHLA9EBJUQzJQTlo0TUNIOFA3NjlBMDRUV0g0QllUWCQlQCN0PWcu
Sat Feb 8, 15, 22, 10 AM - 2 PM @ Beck
Tell Your Story - Record Your Oral History
Feb 13 - Nat'l Assoc of Real Estate Brokers
Panel Discussion & snacks at 5:30 PM
Feb 18 at 6 PM at Beck
Hip Hop Forum = Can We Kick It?
Feb 24 at 6:30 PM at Bijou - Leaving Legacy - Living Legacy
Black History Month Feature Program
Feb 26, 5:30 PM at Beck
The Black Church - Sacred Legacy
Feb 27, 10 AM - AARP Black Veterans Scam Jam
Panel discussion with Lunch
For More Information Call Us Today at 865-524-8461 or Visit http://www.beckcenter.net
