Calendar of Events

Nief-Norf is thrilled to announce our first annual retreat-style new music convention, which will conclude the 2025 Nief-Norf Summer Festival. The gathering will be a convergence of all things education, collaboration, innovation, exploration, performance, & more! Stay tuned for more information regarding presentation, performance, and registration opportunities!

https://www.niefnorf.org/
https://airtable.com/appZRsknOUKjgAcFK/shrYFCe1HP3xGwUqV

Save the date for Legacy Parks Foundation Day of Play - June 11th.

Knoxville has great parks! Join us for a fun day of play! Exciting activities and games planned for everyone will make it a truly fun filled day of play for families and the community.

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

Barn Dance - June 13, 2025.
The Museum of Appalachia’s signature fundraising event features a sumptuous
Southern dinner, live & silent auctions, square dancing, and more.

Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716. Information: 865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org

The Museum’s signature fundraising event features a sumptuous Southern dinner, live & silent auctions, square dancing, and more.

Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716. Information: 865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org

Friday, June 13 - Legends Concert: Dirty Cello

All concerts are scheduled to take place in the Heritage Center's covered, open-air amphitheater. Seating is provided, although all guests are welcome to bring a cushion, pillow, blanket, etc. as needed. Doors open 90 minutes prior to showtime, and concessions are available at that time as well. No outside food or drink except for bottled water is allowed into the amphitheater. No alcohol can be brought in with you.

For more information or to order tickets by phone, please call the office at 865-448-0044.
https://gsmheritagecenter.org/events-tickets
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center | 123 Cromwell Drive | Townsend, TN 37882

Margarita Festival, The Mill & Mine,227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917, June 14, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
VIP hour at 5 pm

Join us at the second annual Knoxville Margarita Festival as your favorite restaurants compete for the title of Best Margarita in town! Work your way through your Sample Passport that includes 10 mini margaritas, plus enjoy entertainment, fun photo ops, and purchase dinner from local food vendors. Not sure if you like your margs salted, shaken, stirred, or frozen? Sip the night away and then vote for your favorite.

BENEFITING: 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.

NEW THIS YEAR! Go VIP and enjoy one-hour early admission, 2 bonus mini margs, light bites during VIP hour, and more!

This event is 21+. Alcohol service ends at 8:45 PM.

Tickets at: https://knoxvillefests.com/margarita

Memorial March and Juneteenth Parade Thursday, June 19, 10:00 AM in Chilhowee Park.

For more information: https://mlkknox.org/

Join us each month for live music, art, and a celebration of creativity. Tickets are now on sale at www.knoxart.org/events/. For more information, contact Soundscapes Coordinator Brian Clay, bclay@knoxart.org.

June 20, 2025, 7:30-9:15 pm
Soundscapes alum Houston-based saxman Dean James returns to wow the crowd.
www.deanjamesjazz.com

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37916
Direct Line: (865) 525-6101 or www.knoxart.org

Friday, June 20, 2025
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

On the longest day of the year, Garden supporters gather for cocktails al fresco, live music, and a solstice meal to raise funds for the Garden. Save the date for this magical evening. Details and invitations to come!

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

Friday, June 20 - Sunset Series Concert: The Jeff Jopling Band

All concerts are scheduled to take place in the Heritage Center's covered, open-air amphitheater. Seating is provided, although all guests are welcome to bring a cushion, pillow, blanket, etc. as needed. Doors open 90 minutes prior to showtime, and concessions are available at that time as well. No outside food or drink except for bottled water is allowed into the amphitheater. No alcohol can be brought in with you.

For more information or to order tickets by phone, please call the office at 865-448-0044.
https://gsmheritagecenter.org/events-tickets
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center | 123 Cromwell Drive | Townsend, TN 37882

1pm to 2pm

Join us at the McClung Museum for an hour of crafting! Drop in with any fiber art or craft-related project and join us for an hour of creativity on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month! Bring your work in progress, or learn to crochet, knit, or embroider with materials that we have on hand. All skill levels welcome.

Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
1327 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN 37996
https://calendar.utk.edu/event/montys-craft-circle

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