Calendar of Events
Monday, January 27, 2025
Muse Knoxville: Free Family Night
Category: Free event, Kids, family, Science, nature and Technology
Join us the 4th Friday of every month from 5-7PM, Muse Knoxville at Chilhowee Park offers the public a FREE evening of play at our museum. These nights are all about community, so be sure to invite your family and friends! https://themuseknoxville.org/free-family-night/
IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR FREE FAMILY NIGHT ENJOYABLE, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Stay in close proximity to your children at all times.
Muse Knoxville has a set number of guests that can be allowed into the museum at any one time.
Please be respectful of museum exhibits, staff, and guests.
Shoes are required at all times.
Muse Knoxville reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone that poses a threat to the well-being of museum guests or property.
The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-594-1494, www.themuseknoxville.org
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center: Sunset Series Concert: Jeff Barbra & Sarah Pirkle
Category: History, heritage, Music and Science, nature
Friday, June 27 - Sunset Series Concert: Jeff Barbra & Sarah Pirkle
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
McClung Museum: Monty's Craft Circle (Tuesdays)
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Free event, Kids, family and Meetup
1pm to 2pm, Repeats every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
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.
Museum of Appalachia: Anvil Shoot Celebration
Category: Festivals, special events, History, heritage and Kids, family
Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration - July 4, 2025.
The Museum of Appalachia commemorates the nation’s independence
by launching gunpowder-filled anvils high into the sky. “Anvil shooting”
was once a common way for pioneers to celebrate special events.
Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716. Information: 865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org
Museum of Appalachia: Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration
Category: Festivals, special events, History, heritage, Kids, family and Music
The Museum of Appalachia commemorates the nation’s independence by launching gunpowder-filled anvils high into the sky. “Anvil shooting” was once a common way for pioneers to celebrate special events.
Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716. Information: 865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center: Independence Day Patriotic Concert
Category: History, heritage, Music and Science, nature
Friday, July 4 - Independence Day Patriotic Concert
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
Soundscapes at the KMA: Lindsey Webster
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Music
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.
July 11, 2025, 7:30-9:15 pm
Smooth jazz sensation Lindsey Webster enchants with her sultry voice.
www.lindseywebstermusic.com
Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37916
Direct Line: (865) 525-6101 or www.knoxart.org
Knoxville Museum of Art: Second Sunday Art Activity & Docent Tour
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Free event, Kids, family, Lecture, panel and Meetup
Second Sunday Art Activity, 1-4 PM. Drop-in for hands-on art activity taught by a certified art teacher on the second Sunday of every month.
Second Sunday Docent Tour, 2-3 PM. Join us for a Docent Guided Tour. KMA visitors can follow a trained docent educator through the galleries to learn more about the KMA collection and temporary exhibitions. Tours are 60 minutes; visitors can meet at the front desk at 1:55 pm to join the tour.
Free and open to the public!
Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org. Admission and parking are free.
Muse Knoxville: Free Family Night
Category: Free event, Kids, family, Science, nature and Technology
Join us the 4th Friday of every month from 5-7PM, Muse Knoxville at Chilhowee Park offers the public a FREE evening of play at our museum. These nights are all about community, so be sure to invite your family and friends! https://themuseknoxville.org/free-family-night/
IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR FREE FAMILY NIGHT ENJOYABLE, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Stay in close proximity to your children at all times.
Muse Knoxville has a set number of guests that can be allowed into the museum at any one time.
Please be respectful of museum exhibits, staff, and guests.
Shoes are required at all times.
Muse Knoxville reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone that poses a threat to the well-being of museum guests or property.
The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-594-1494, www.themuseknoxville.org
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center: Legends Concert: On the Border – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
Category: History, heritage, Music and Science, nature
Friday, July 25 - Legends Concert: On the Border – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
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
Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre: Les Misérables
Category: Dance, movement, Music and Theatre
Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com
Soundscapes at the KMA: Season Finale
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Music
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.
August 8, 2025, 7:30-9:15 pm
Presenting the 2024-25 Season Finale—
A spectacular Season Finale featuring surprise musical guests!
Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37916
Direct Line: (865) 525-6101 or www.knoxart.org
