Calendar of Events

We are thrilled to announce that the 12th Knox Asian Festival will take place on Sunday, August 24th, 2025! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable summer celebration of Asian culture, food, and performances. This year, we’re excited to introduce Hawaiian and Fire Dancers to bring a tropical flair to the festivities!

Explore 15 Cultural Pavilions! We’re adding Singapore and Cambodia to our country pavilions, bringing the total to 15 cultural pavilions for you to explore. Travel with your festival passport and experience the rich heritage and traditions of these amazing cultures.

To help you beat the summer heat, we’ll have water spray stations for cooling off and FREE water stations where you can stay hydrated all day. Event Highlights:
• Spectacular cultural performances
• Delicious Asian cuisine
• Family-friendly activities
• Community engagement

More details TBA
https://www.facebook.com/events/624505386804671
https://www.knoxasianfestival.com/

Alison Krause and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas come to the Tennessee Theatre for 2 performances, August 23 and 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM.

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/alison-krauss-and-union-station-tickets

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

MAIN GALLERY
Mimi Kato + Jimmy Kuehnle — Jun. 27 - Aug. 27, 2025 / reception Jun. 27, 2025

PROJECT SPACE
Mary Addison Hackett — Jun. 27 - Aug. 27, 2025 / reception Jun. 27, 2025

Tri-Star Arts at Candoro Marble Building, 4450 Candora Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-5. Information: https://tristararts.org/visit

The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, announces a new exhibition, “Homelands: Connecting to Mounds Through Native Art,” opening to the public on January 25, 2025. The project sets a new standard for collaborative exhibition practices at the McClung and represents the museum's most significant renovation in more than 20 years.

"‘Homelands’ is a defining moment for the McClung Museum. It’s the largest project we’ve undertaken in over two decades, but its impact goes far beyond its scale,” said Claudio Gómez, Jefferson Chapman Executive Director of the museum. “This exhibition has challenged us to rethink how we collaborate, bringing in new perspectives and allowing us to honor Native voices in ways that are both respectful and forward-thinking.”

“Homelands” showcases contemporary art by 17 Native artists to emphasize the enduring ties between Native Nations and Knox County. As a result of the exhibition, the museum has acquired 22 new works for its permanent collection.

https://news.utk.edu/2025/01/07/mcclung-museum-to-open-exhibition-centering-native-voices-and-contemporary-art/

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Tu-Sa 9-5, Sun 12-4. Information: 865-974-2144, https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/

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/