Calendar of Events

Cosponsored by the Birdhouse Neighborhood Center
April 6, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm and April 8, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Sliding-scale donation ($0-35)

This workshop is designed for teachers, community leaders, and any other individuals ages 13 & up who would like to learn how to design and create giant puppets and other parade art for this spring's Cattywampus Parade and Block Party on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Suttree Landing Park!

Now in its 8th year, Cattywampus's people-powered Parade invites community members of all ages to make giant puppets, costumes, and other art and come together to parade as one. This year’s parade theme “Our Joy is Powerful” invites us to let delight, play, and celebration inspire our artmaking as we conjure our collective joy as a community and use it as fuel to practice audacious acts of imagination and move into the future together.

During this workshop, we will focus on papier-mâché, cardboard sculpting, rigging, and other methods for making inexpensive parade art. There will not be enough time for participants to complete their own project during this workshop but each participant will receive a Giant Puppet Making & Parade Art Manual to take home, plenty of hands-on experience, and time to work on their own design/brainstorm a project for their group.

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THE 1ST ANNUAL KNOXVILLE BOOK FESTIVAL WILL BE APRIL 5TH & 6TH AT THE KNOXVILLE CONVENTION CENTER FEATURING NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORS CHARLAINE HARRIS AND JAMES DASHNER.
The Knoxville Book Festival is a two-day celebration of literature for both authors and readers featuring more than 75 local and regional authors, publishers and booked themed vendors and will be open to the public on Saturday, April 5th & Sunday, April 6th for panel sessions, workshops, discussions and readings with a wide variety of topics.
Every category for adult book fans will be represented from Romance & Romantasy, Sci-Fi, Action Adventure, Suspense Thrillers, Historical Fiction, Horror, Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction and more!
“We are thrilled to begin the Knoxville Book Festival. It has been a dream for several years and now we get to bring it to life!” said Jennifer Johnsey, part-owner of Right Brain Productions, LLC. “We wanted to create an event for adult readers and authors to gather in one place and enjoy books of every topic, along with educational sessions, craft workshops, special interest panels and more.”
Meet Charlaine Harris! #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse urban fantasy series that inspired True Blood. She’s also known for the Gunnie Rose, Aurora Teagarden, Midnight Texas, the Cemetery Girl series—and more!

Meet James Dashner! #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner and The Maze Cutter series, including the upcoming The Godhead Complex. He’s also known for The 13th Reality and Mortality Doctrine series—and more!

Join this two-day celebration of literature, featuring bestselling authors, inspiring panels, and a vibrant community of readers. Explore books, connect with creators and let your imagination soar!

Early Bird Admission is $15 per person for a one-day ticket or $25 for two-day admission through March 15th. After March 15th, admission is $20 for one-day admission and $30 for two-day admission.

For more information visit knoxvillebookfestival.com and follow us on socials. On Facebook @knoxvillebookfestival or Instagram @knoxvillebookfestival
Tickets at: https://knoxvillebookfestival.com/product/tickets/

It's fun, free, and easy! The Hike-a-Thon is free to register and you can participate from anywhere in the world. This month-long competition in April supports the protection of our lands and waters—where people and nature can thrive. https://campaigns.tenngreen.org/event/hike-a-thon2025/

TennGreen Land Conservancy empowers landowners and communities to protect large, connected natural areas that support diversity of life, inspire appreciation of nature, and spark action to protect the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the land that sustains us all. To learn more, visit tenngreen.org.

2025 Featured Dogwood Trails: Holston Hills & Morningside. The Dogwood Trails are open annually from April 1-30th, just in time to showcase the beauty of spring in East Tennessee! Knoxville’s iconic Dogwood Trails date back to 1955 and today cover more than 90 miles in 13 neighborhoods throughout the city. Take a drive, a walk, or a bike ride and enjoy the scenic natural beauty of our region.

No RSVP required. Please email vbaumgartner@dogwoodarts.com or call (865) 637-4561 with questions or concerns.

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

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 https://knoxvillewalkingtours.com/