Calendar of Events

Dogwood Arts is thrilled to announce the music lineup for the 2025 Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival, curated by The Dirty Guv’nahs and returning to World’s Fair Park in Downtown Knoxville, TN on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The 4th annual event will feature Grammy-nominated headliner Charley Crockett, alongside The Dirty Guv’nahs, Willow Avalon, Devon Gilfillian, Southern Avenue, and Cruz Contreras & the Black Lillies.

Tickets are on sale now at https://southernskiesmusicfestival.com/tickets.

Alongside a full day of live music, attendees can also enjoy the Tennessee Whiskey Experience and the 'Southern Skies Pre-Party & Performance' with One Knox Soccer Club at Covenant Health Park — both add-ons to any General Admission or VIP ticket purchase.

Save the date for the Legacy Parks Foundation Big Paddle - May 10th.

Join us on the water for an exciting community paddle event to show off the newest accessible docks on the scenic French Broad River – starting from the beautiful Seven Islands to Cruze Landing.

More information at Legacy Parks Foundation: 900 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-2585, www.legacyparks.org

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the moms, grandmas, and leading ladies in your life? Head to The Southern Market on May 10th from 10 AM to 3 PM for their Mother’s Day Outdoor Market at 5400 Homberg Drive in Knoxville.

Enjoy a springtime stroll through a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts and seasonal treasures from Southern Market merchants—each offering something unique and special. The event will feature live music, food trucks, and exclusive in-store specials to help you find the perfect present or simply spend a lovely day out with someone you love.

Whether you’re shopping or just soaking in the festive vibes, this charming event is a great way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend! https://www.facebook.com/events/1320954855625728/

The 4th annual Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival returns to World’s Fair Park on Saturday, May 10th, presented by Dogwood Arts and curated by The Dirty Guv’nahs. This year’s lineup features Grammy-nominated headliner Charley Crockett, along with The Dirty Guv’nahs, Willow Avalon, Devon Gilfillian, Southern Avenue, and Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies.

Ticket options at: https://southernskiesmusicfestival.com/tickets

The Market Square Farmers Market is an open-air, producer-only farmers market managed by Nourish Knoxville and held every Wednesday and Saturday, May through mid-November in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the Market Square Farmers Market is grown, raised, and/or made by our vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, TN. 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 each market day, Nourish Moves – a free walking incentive program – every Wednesday, and Nourish Kids – a free kids activity – on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Every Wednesday, May 7 – November 19, 2025, 10 AM – 1 PM
Every Saturday, May 3 – November 22, 2025, 9 AM – 1 PM
*** NO MARKET on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

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 https://knoxvillewalkingtours.com/