Calendar of Events

On the Oak Ridge Reservation, located in east Tennessee, over 1100 vascular plants, 72 fish, 34 mammals and over 200 bird species have been observed. The public is invited to nature walks designed to highlight not only the rich flora and fauna diversity of the reservation, but also to demonstrate the work being done to sustainably manage and conserve this resource. Walks will take place on several locations across the Oak Ridge Reservation beginning in late winter through late summer. Reservations must be made in advance by noon the Thursday prior to each walk by contacting Nick Oldham 865-341-3670 (oldhamnv@ornl.gov). More information about these walks is available by contacting Trent Jett at 865-574-9188 (jettrt@ornl.gov).

Bird nature walk – Freels Bend
Date: Saturday, April 26
Location: Meet at the parking lot behind (i.e. south of) the ORISE building at the corner of Bethel Valley and Pumphouse Roads
Time: 8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Leader: Sarah Darling, Kelly Roy, and Neil Giffen (ORNL)
Limit: 25 (children are allowed)
Walking will be over dirt/gravel roads (distance 1-2 miles). Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring bug spray, field guide to birds, binoculars, and water. We should see birds of prey and many sparrows in the extensive native grass fields, migrating warblers in the early successional and mature forested areas, and wading birds in the waters along the Clinch River. No pets please.

McArthur Pavilion. Maryville College campus

Thank you for visiting our site! This charming, family-friendly, open-air market is an event you won't want to miss, so follow us on social media to stay connected! With a fantastic variety of vendors showcasing handcrafted one-of-a-kind items, you're sure to find something special. Plus, we offer only gourmet and clean scratch-made sweet and savory food options and lively music. Parking and admission are free. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to support local artisans and enjoy a day of fun on the beautiful campus of Maryville College!

https://www.easttnmakersmarket.com/events

$10 tickets online or at the door | includes a drink and light snacks
The UT Jazz Ensemble will once again be delighting us with their musical talents!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/ut-jazz-ensemble-tickets-213836

Join us Saturday, April 26 for an Earth Day celebration filled with community, creativity, and sustainability! Whether you're a passionate recycler, a local shopper, or just love supporting a good cause, this event is for YOU.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
Shop one-of-a-kind items made and sold by our talented local makers.
Learn about green initiatives and environmental resources from Knoxville’s awesome community organizations.
Upcycled Furniture Demo – Get creative reuse inspiration with a live upcycling demo!
Pastelito’s Cuban Bakery – Enjoy authentic Cuban flavors available for purchase from 10am - 2pm.
Got old electronics gathering dust? Our partner eCycle will collect your recyclable tech at the ReStore April 22-26.
And of course — explore the ReStore for great finds that keep perfectly good items out of the landfill and help build affordable homeownership opportunities right here in Knoxville!

1511 Downtown West Boulevard, Knoxville TN 37919
https://www.facebook.com/events/1635793783972257/

7:30 pm at Regas Square, 333 West Depot Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917

Live at Lucille’s brings the tradition of exciting and innovative PBS music programming right here to East Tennessee. Featuring acclaimed jazz artists performing in an intimate setting, these shows aretaped in front of a live audience at the new, state-of-the-art Regas Square Events space in downtown Knoxville. The shows are later broadcast on PBS stations across the state.

Alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa began making waves on the international jazz scene in the mid 90's while still living in Chicago. Since moving to New York City in 1997, Mahanthappa's profile has only risen. He has topped the Downbeat Critics Poll nine times, headlined at major festivals around the globe and received a number of prestigious awards including a Guggenheim fellowship. Don't special performance for Live at Lucille's.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-at-lucilles-rudresh-mahanthappa-tickets-978316510017

Sunday, April 27, Cathedral Concert: Byongsuk Moon on the Cathedral Casavant Organ, 6:00 PM at The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The is no admission fee but reservations are requested at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-byongsuk-moon-on-the-cathedral-casavant-organ

Blount Mansion is hosting a Springtime Ice Cream Social for Knoxville’s only National Registered Historic Landmark and the Birthplace of Tennessee! Join us for a fun afternoon filled with ice cream, lawn games, and access to the gardens! Purchase Tickets at https://blount-mansion.square.site/

Limited free parking onsite; $5 Donation suggested at the door. Cash and card accepted. RSVP to rose@blountmansion.org

Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-2375, www.blountmansion.org

Knoxville Cheese Week!
There’s something every night of the week from April 28 to May 4th!

One day is not enough Cheese! We're making this a week-long event in 2025! Join us for our fourth year for a bigger and multi-day chees-tastic event. We're excited to welcome back our popular sell-out, the Cheese and Cider pairing and dinner, as well as our Knoxville Cheese Fest (sampling event.)

Also new this year! We are celebrating all things Wisconsin! There are so many amazing cheesemakers from America's Dairyland. There are 100 Wisconsin cheesemakers, making it the Cheese State and collectively they have earned more than 5,500 awards across the globe, recognizing the quality of their cheese!

This week-long event offers opportunities to sample the variety of Wisconsin cheeses and pair them with other foods, ciders, beers, and wines.

Tickets at:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/knoxville-cheese-week-tickets-202130#smtx-click

More information and schedules of events at: https://www.knoxvillecheesefest.com/

The Backseat Lovers, two performances, Monday and Tuesday, April 28 and 29, 8:00 PM at The Mill and Mine.

https://www.ticketweb.com/search?q=backseat+lovers+knoxville

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: 865-343-6000 or https://themillandmine.com

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

SEUN KUTI - HEAVIER YET US TOUR
TUESDAY, APRIL 29

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

GILLIAN WELCH AND DAVID RAWLINGS
WEDNESDAY, APR 30 | 7:30PM

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/