Since 1979, Keep Knoxville Beautiful has presented Orchids Beautification Awards to Knoxville and Knox County buildings, public art and outdoor spaces that beautify and elevate the local landscape. In addition to traditional categories such as New Architecture, Redesign/Reuse, Outdoor Space and Public Art, Keep Knoxville Beautiful highlights the accomplishments and sustainable efforts of volunteers, community partners and green organizations and ...
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Established in 2011 by the East Tennessee Historical Society Board of Directors, the award periodically recognizes and honors an East Tennessee history maker who is an ambassador for the region and represents integrity, dignity, leadership and the volunteer spirit. The 2026 East Tennessean of the Year honoree will be Sherri Parker Lee. The event includes a cocktail reception, seated dinner ... |
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Muse Knoxville will hold "Building Curiosity: An Exclusive Preview." Additional details to come.
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Knox SOUP — Supporting Outstanding Unique Projects - is a community dinner where four local individuals or groups pitch projects that could make Knox County stronger, more connected and more vibrant. Enjoy soup, salad, bread and dessert, hear the ideas, then vote for the project you want to help fund. Doors open at 5:30 and the program begins at 6 ... |
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Knoxville Opera’s Couture Opera will transform the Historic Sanitary Laundry Building, now the headquarters for McCarty Holsaple McCarry, into a one-night-only fantasy world of fashion, music and immersive performance. The 2026 Flights of Fantasy theme will bring fantastical creatures, dramatic gowns, feathers, a runway emerging from the crowd and theatrical surprises. Award-winning architecture, fashion, opera, historic preservation and storytelling converge ... |
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Presented in partnership with the Cathedral Concert Series at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the special Veterans Day concert welcomes the U.S. Army Chorus as a featured performer. The program also brings together Knoxville Opera’s military chorus, Military Voices of East Tennessee (MVET), Knoxville Opera soloists and the Tennessee Wind Symphony for a moving celebration of ... |
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The Emerald Youth Foundation will hold its annual Legacy Dinner, now in its 18th year, to honor a community leader who is making a difference in the lives of more than 3,500 city children. The 2026 event will recognize Rick Kuhlman, director of the Knoxville Fellows, a program that equips college graduates to integrate faith and career. Doors open at ... |
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Carry the Torch Knoxville, now in its 18th year, is Volunteer Ministry Center's premier fundraising community event to bring secular and faith-based businesses, organizations and houses of worship together over a shared commitment to help the most vulnerable citizens and prevent and end homelessness in Knoxville. The 2026 featured speaker is renowned author and New York Times best-seller Jeannette Walls. ... |
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Blount Mansion's Semiquincentennial Celebration, in a partnership with the National Society of Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) Knoxville Town Committee, continues with Dr. Katy Chiles of the University of Tennessee who will speak on ”Phillis Wheatley and the Black American Revolution.” Phillis Wheatley was a Black poet enslaved in Boston during the American Revolution, and her poetry took up the ...
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Young-Williams Animal Center will hold its 12th annual fall benefit and dinner, “Cause for Paws,” a fundraising event for the non-profit animal shelter and official intake center for Knoxville and Knox County. The benefit will feature cocktails in the garden, live music, dinner, appearances by furry friends, and silent and live auctions.
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The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform "Bartok & Bolero" with conductor Aram Demirjian and pianist Jeremy Denk. DEBUSSY: Clair de Lune (arr. Caplet) BARTOK: Piano Concerto No. 2 MESSIAEN: L’ascension RAVEL: Bolero |
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The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform "Bartok & Bolero" with conductor Aram Demirjian and pianist Jeremy Denk. DEBUSSY: Clair de Lune (arr. Caplet) BARTOK: Piano Concerto No. 2 MESSIAEN: L’ascension RAVEL: Bolero
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The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and special guests will perform the music of Dolly Parton with net proceeds benefiting the Imagination Library of Knox County. Vocalists include Robinella Bailey, Jeannine Fuller, Evelyn Jack, Kelle Jolly, Jonathan and Wendy Maness, Stina Nesbit and other special guests. The program will include "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," "Here You Come ... |
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Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts will hold its "Wine Dinner at The Park Grill" as a benefit for the nonprofit. The evening starts with a cocktail reception featuring Caymus Vineyards and an additional selection of fine wines from Wagner Family Wines. Dinner immediately follows with a presentation from Arrowmont CEO Trudy Hughes and Arrowmont board past president and restaurateur Geoffery Wolpert. Reservations ...
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The Clarence Brown Theatre Company brings A Christmas Carol to life in a glowing celebration of the season, filled with heart, humor and dazzling theatrical spectacle. When the lonely Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, he is given one extraordinary chance to rediscover generosity, compassion and joy. Overflowing with music, wonder ... |
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The Knoxville Symphony’s annual holiday tradition will continue with Handel’s glorious Messiah and conductor Aram Demirjian; soprano Song Hee Lee, soprano; alto Emily Marvosh; tenor Brian Giebler; bass Kevin Burdette; and the Knoxville Choral Society. |
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Dolly Parton Children's Hospital's 2026 Gala Among the Trees features an evening of fine food, signature cocktails, live entertainment with Smooth Sailor and holiday wonder. Guests will have early access to purchase trees and other holiday items at Dolly Parton's Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees. Ticket sales start Oct. 26. All funds raised at the Gala Among the Trees will ... |
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Christmas With A Purpose will benefit Cold Hands Warm Hearts with a night of music, family and making a difference together. The event, organized by Armor Gold Cables, will include live music, Christmas cheer, sweet treats & hot cocoa, free pictures with Santa and family fun. Cold Hands Warm Hearts provides meals three days a week, clothing, hygiene products, outdoor ... |
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A Night with our Stars honors the extraordinary accomplishments of the Youth of the Year finalists at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. The 2026 Youth of the Year Celebration includes a walk on the blue carpet, a selection of delicious bites throughout the evening and inspiring Club members and their powerful stories. Cocktail hour starts at 6 ... |
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The Artsclamation! Preview Party is held the evening prior to two all-day sales that are open to the public. Guests will be able to view the art and meet the artists at the preview party, which features heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and have the first chance to purchase works from local and regional artists, including painters, potters, photographers, sculptors ... |
3 events,Artsclamation! is an annual fine art sale featuring local and regional artists. Proceeds support the patients served by Peninsula, the behavioral health affiliate of Covenant Health. Sponsorship packages are available. Public sale admission is free. The event will be held Friday- Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Blount Mansion will hold its Centennial Gala on Dec. 4, 100 years to the day the historic structures opened as a museum. The supporters of Blount Mansion are dedicated to preserving the National Historic Landmark property. Blount Mansion relies on the generosity of friends and supporters throughout East Tennessee and beyond to preserve the historic structures and carry out the ... |
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