The East Tennessee Community Design Center is holding its 12th Annual Fundraiser & Tour. The event begins at 5 p.m. with drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction at The Standard. The tour of places and spaces on Jackson Avenue begins at 6:30 p.m. A complimentary shuttle is available. The East Tennessee Community Design Center is a nonprofit organization that offers pro bono services of area architects, landscape architects, planners and other professionals with the mission to make East…

The 4th Annual Don Sproles Memorial Wine & Shine, a benefit for the Volunteer Ministry Center, will feature guided wine and moonshine tastings, along with heavy appetizers, music and silent and live auctions. Sponsorships are available for $5,000 (platinum, six complimentary tickets); $2,500 (gold, four complimentary tickets); or $1,000 (silver, two complimentary tickets). All sponsors will have elite seating and receive a gift bag, which will contain a sample of moonshine and/or wine. Contact Mary Beth Ramey at 865-524-3926, ext., 229,…

This annual and much-anticipated event serves as a fundraiser for Knox Heritage and features the Preservation Players; silent and live auctions of East Tennessee's fine arts, handcrafted treasures and unique experiences; seated dinner by Bradford Catered Events; and beer, wine and Sugarlands Signature Cocktail. Erin Donovan and Dino Cartwright will serve as celebrity hosts.

The East Tennessee Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIAET) will hold its 2015 Design Awards Gala.  Doors open at 5:30 for cocktail hour; awards presentation will begin at 6:45.

The Knox Heritage Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards will honor the 2015 Fantastic Fifteen with other awards also presented. The meeting will be led by Knox Heritage Board President Rick Blackburn and Executive Director Kim Trent. The featured guest speaker is Thompson M. Mayes, vice president and senior counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Special guests include Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. A reception begins at 5 p.m. with the meeting and awards presentation at…

After the 2015 Knox Heritage Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards, major donors will be feted with cocktails and dinner. The honored guest is Thompson Mayes, vice president and senior counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The event is invitation-only.

The Biscuit Bash, part of the International Biscuit Festival, allows the public to meet and greet the authors participating in the Southern Food Writing Conference. The event includes food, moonshine cocktails and musical performances. Attendees also can purchase books from the authors. Food is provided by Knox Mason; moonshine cocktails are provided by Old Forge Distillery.

This annual and much-anticipated event serves as a fundraiser for Knox Heritage and features entertainment; silent and live auctions of East Tennessee’s fine arts, handcrafted treasures and unique experiences; seated dinner; and beverages.

The East Tennessee Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIAET) will hold its 2016 Design Awards Gala. Reception and hors d'oeuvres begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 6:30 p.m. program.  

The fourth annual Cash for Kids' Sake event serves as a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee with a reverse raffle and silent auction. The last ticket drawn will receive the grand prize of $15,000. The $250 ticket admits two guests and includes dinner and a raffle ticket. Reverse raffle details are available here.

Friends of Literacy’s annual event, "Boots, Buckles and Books," features dinner catered by Sweet P's Barbeque, dancing, live music by The Young Fables and craft moonshine cocktail, wine and beer. Western attire is encouraged.

Nourish Knoxville will hold its second annual fundraising dinner, and the menu will be a celebration of the winter harvest in East Tennessee, featuring locally sourced ingredients prepared by Northshore Brasserie Executive Chef Joe Cunningham. The evening will feature the dinner, photo booth, coffee, tea, water, and a selection of Blackberry Farm beer. Guests are welcome to bring a bottle of wine. Vegetarian option available by request. Attire is festive cocktail. Parking available in lot directly across the street from…

The Biscuit Bash, part of the International Biscuit Festival, allows the public to meet and greet the authors participating in the Southern Food Writing Conference. The event includes food, beverages and musical performances. Attendees also can purchase books from the authors.

Gears and Beers, a fundraiser concert for DreamBikes, features barbecue, food and music. The event begins at 6 p.m., and Three Star Revival will perform from 8-10 p.m. Bikes will be available for purchase. Tickets are available by clicking HERE. DreamBikes, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bike shop at 309 Central St., in the Old City, provides hands-on, paid job training to under-served teens.

The fifth annual Cash for Kids’ Sake event serves as a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee with a reverse raffle and silent auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. A $250 ticket admits two guests with one entry into the raffle. A $1,000 table admits 10 guests and five entries into the raffle. Dinner and drinks are included. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

The sixth annual Cash for Kids’ Sake event serves as a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee with a reverse raffle and silent auction. By purchasing a reverse raffle ticket, individuals have a chance to win up to $15,000. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. A $250 ticket admits two guests with one entry into the raffle. A $1,000 table admits 10 guests and five entries into the raffle. Dinner and drinks are included.

Legacy Housing Foundation will hold "Fais Do-Do: A Cajun Dance Party," a fundraiser with authentic South Louisiana sound from Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, gumbo supper, dancing and cash bar.

CASA of East Tennessee’s annual Red Shoe Gala, now in its seventh year, features a Wizard of Oz theme of "There's No Place Like Home" with signature cocktails, beer and wine, dinner, desserts, silent auction, dancing and live music by The Coveralls. Red shoes are encouraged. All proceeds benefit CASA of East Tennessee to improve the lives of abused and neglected children through trained volunteers who advocate for safe, permanent, loving homes.

The Legacy Housing Foundation will hold its second annual “Fais Do-Do," a celebration of southwestern Louisiana, aka Cajun, dance music at a fundraiser for the organization. Entertainment will be provided by the Pine Leaf Boys and Roux du Bayou.

The Legacy Housing Foundation will hold its annual “Fais Do-Do,” a celebration of southwestern Louisiana, aka Cajun, dance music at a fundraiser for the organization. Entertainment will be provided by Roux du Bayou. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. (A sponsor reception will be held at 6 p.m.)

The United Way of Greater Knoxville will mark its Centennial Anniversary Celebration, and attendees will learn the details of the 2022 Campaign, meet the campaign chairpersons and preview the nonprofit's vision for the next 100 years. A light breakfast will be provided. RSVP by email: [email protected].

  The Legacy Housing Foundation will hold its annual “Fais Do-Do,” a celebration of southwestern Louisiana, aka Cajun, dance music at a fundraiser for the organization.  Entertainment will be provided by Roux du Bayou. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are available HERE.

The Big Give Breakfast by the United Way of Greater Knoxville will celebrate the local nonprofit community and its work. The event will feature coffee, breakfast bites and a live view of the Big Give website to watch donations be made. A prize will be given to the participating nonprofit that brings the most guests to the Big Give Breakfast.

A Step Ahead Foundation of East Tennessee will hold its 1st Annual Back to Prom event to give attendees the opportunity to relive their favorite version of this classic teenage milestone, whether it’s permed updos, powder blue tuxedos or awkward couples photo poses. The event will raise funds to remove barriers to contraception for individuals in East Tennessee and will feature dancing, music from all decades, passed hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and the crowning of a prom king and queen.…

Nourish Knoxville’s Winter Warmer is the annual fundraising dinner and celebration of the winter harvest. The evening features a cocktail hour, silent auction and plated dinner. Enjoy food from some of Knoxville’s finest chefs made with locally-grown ingredients, delectable cocktails and beer and one-of-a-kind silent auction packages. Donate at the Harvester Level ($2,000 annually) to ensure your tickets. All Harvest Level donors receive two tickets to Winter Warmer AND Friends and Farmers. To receive advance notice and access to tickets,…

"Books, Beer, & Banjos" will benefit The University of Tennessee Press at the University of Tennessee Libraries and support the Scot Danforth UT Press Director Endowment. Named for retiring press director Scot Danforth, the endowment supports excellence in academic publishing by providing necessary funds for publication and marketing costs and the implementation of innovations that address the rapidly changing landscape of scholarly publishing. Each ticket includes a barbecue dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, beer compliments of Cherokee Distributing Company and live music…