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September Events and Activities

  • Sep01

    ANCIENT SOUNDS FESTIVAL


    A great production of historic music from East Tennessee. It will get your toes tappin’ and your hands clappin’ with a full day of great music by some of your favorite Scots-Irish and Appalachian groups, including The Missing Goats, Wild Blue Yonder, Elza Gate, Good Thymes Ceilidh Band, Thistle Dew, Four Leaf Peat, and Liza Jane Alexander and Fiddlin’ Curley Cottrell along with good food and beverages with a beautiful historic home known as Historic Ramsey House in the background.
     
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  • Sep05

    BOZ SCAGGS


    7:30PM

    Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com
     
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  • Sep06

    TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR


    The 100th annual Tennessee Valley Fair is set to debut a variety of new and noteworthy attractions for East Tennesseans! From culinary arts to crafts, livestock shows to action sports, headline concerts and special events, there are thousands of ways to enjoy a little Homegrown Happiness at this year's Tennessee Valley Fair.
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  • Sep06

    OLE SMOKY MOONSHINE CONCERT SERIES: KAITLYN BAKER


    Ole Smoky Moonshine Jars & Jams 2019 Concert Series

    Enjoy Free Concerts All Year!
     
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  • Sep07

    2019 NORTH KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY CLEAN UP


    The community-wide North Knoxville Cleanup will be held on Saturday, September 7th from 9 am–12 pm. The event home-base will be at Edgewood Park.
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  • Sep07

    TENNESSEE VOLS VS BYU


    Tennessee Vols Football
     
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  • Sep08

    MAKER CITY SUMMIT


    The Maker City Summit 2019 will be here before we know it. This year our daylong learning, sharing, and networking event is on September 8 at The Mill & Mine. Be sure to mark the date. Circle it. Star it. Add some stickers and doodles around it. We promise we'll tell you more about it soon. http://themakercity.org
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  • Sep08

    SYMPHONY IN THE PARK


    Get your tickets now for Ijams Nature Center’s 34th annual Symphony in the Park presented by Clayton Homes! It’s the most magical night of the year! There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by amazing art and friends during a cocktail hour and then settling in to enjoy a delicious dinner on the Visitor Center lawn and listen to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra while the sun sets.
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  • Sep11

    TOM SEGURA


    Actor/Comedian/Writer Tom Segura has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most in demand and highly regarded talents. He is best known for his three Netflix specials, Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). Paste Magazine described him as, “...having a natural and capable storytelling ability, one that lifts his narratives out of average anecdote fare and plants them firmly in hilarious ground.” 
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  • Sep12

    RED SUMMER


    Red Summer is a drama based on events that occurred right here in Knoxville, TN during the racially charged Summer of 1919. It tells the story of a model African American community unable to escape the horrors of mob violence.
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  • Sep12

    THE HAMMER ENSEMBLE


    Expect hard-hitting original work by this ensemble of actors dedicated to illuminating issues in our community, led by Artistic Director John Ferguson and playwright Linda Parsons.
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  • Sep12

    CITY OF ASHES


    Our exciting 2019-2020 season will feature three staged productions, including the US premiere of City of Ashes by Evan Fein

    At Church of the Ascension.
    Marble City Opera: 646-217-1580, www.marblecityopera.com 
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  • Sep12

    GALS & GLAMOUR


    “A Cowgirl Chic Evening of Gals and Glamour” will be held as a benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, including the Summer Food for Kids Backpack program. 
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  • Sep13

    CHARLOTTE'S WEB


    E. B. White's classic book follows little Wilbur the Pig onto the Zuckerman's farm. Before long, he has made friends with the barn animals, even forging an unlikely kinship with Charlotte the Spider. What could the future hold for the twosome?
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  • Sep13

    KNOXVILLE FILM FESTIVAL


    2019 will be the 16th year for the Knoxville Film Festival. Originally the Secret City Film Festival, Founder and Executive Director Keith McDaniel moved the film festival to Knoxville in 2013 and rebranded it as the Knoxville Film Festival to create the largest and most complete film festival in the region.
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  • Sep13

    WESLEY HOUSE MASQUERADE BALL


    Wesley House will hold its “UnMask The Future Masquerade Ball,” a red carpet event featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music, dancing and silent auction.
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  • Sep14

    APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE'S 'BEAR NECESSITIES'


    The annual “Bear Necessities” event is the signature fundraiser for Appalachian Bear Rescue. The 2019 theme is “Black Fur & Bluegrass.” 
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  • Sep14

    TENNESSEE VOLS VS CHATTANOOGA


    Tennessee Vols Football
     
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  • Sep17

    AN EVENING WITH DWEEZIL ZAPPA


    8PM

    An Evening with Dweezil Zappa
    Hot Rats and Other Hot Stuff
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  • Sep18

    YWCA TRIBUTE TO WOMEN


    East Tennessee's foremost celebration honoring women, the YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley's 35th Annual Tribute to Women, will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville. This annual event recognizes women who exemplify the mission of the YWCA: eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
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  • Sep19

    RUSTON KELLY


    8:00 PM

    Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com
     
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  • Sep19

    LATINO AWARDS GALA


    I want to invite you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with me on Thursday, September 19th at our Latino Awards Gala. Join us for traditional Latin American food and live music, an exceptional silent auction, and great company.
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  • Sep19

    OLE SMOKY MOONSHINE CONCERT SERIES: VERTICAL HORIZON


    Ole Smoky Moonshine Jars & Jams 2019 Concert Series

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  • Sep19

    A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC


    Mark your calendars for our annual gala, A Little Night Music, a benefit for the Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus. Tickets will on sale for this amazing event Under the Stars! Visit https://crm.fundly.com/9449/Pages/Events/#/Details/5465//.
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  • Sep19

    MASTERWORKS SERIES: THE PLANETS


    The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will open its 84th season by taking to the stars in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. 
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  • Sep19

    POWER OF THE PURSE


    CAC Mobile Meals Power of the Purse Fundraiser, now in its fifth year, is a benefit for Knoxville and Knox County’s Mobile Meals program. Purses and auction items are donated by the community and local businesses, and attendees can purchase the purses at “Purse Madness.” 
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  • Sep20

    ARABFEST


    Friday, September 20, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

    University Of Tennessee Pedestrian Walkway
    1620 Melrose Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

    Hosted by Arab American Club of Knoxville, a social, charitable, and educational organization committed to strengthening our Knoxville community.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/301700964017905/
     
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  • Sep20

    BREW AT THE ZOO


    Zoo Knoxville invites everyone who is wild about craft beer to the 2nd Annual Brew at the Zoo happening Friday, September 20 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Animals, live entertainment, local food trucks and numerous craft breweries are on tap at this unique after-hours event.
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  • Sep20

    EAST TENNESSEE WRITERS' HALL OF FAME


    The 16th Annual East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame gala is a benefit for Friends of Literacy and honors outstanding local writers for their work and celebrates the richness and diversity of the written word in East Tennessee.
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  • Sep20

    VOLLEY FOR CHANGE


    It is our pleasure to announce that we’ll be hosting our inaugural Pickleball Tournament, Volley For Change, this fall! This is the first sanctioned tournament to be held in East Tennessee which has garnered interest from pickleball pros and amateurs alike.
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  • Sep21

    WALK TO END ALZHEIMERS


    Located at Chilhowee Park • Zoo Knoxville
    3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr.
    Knoxville, TN 37914

    Registration – 8 a.m. 
    Ceremony – 9:30 a.m. 
    Walk – 10 a.m.

    Contact Rebecca Williams at (865) 200-6668 ext. 8121 or [email protected]
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  • Sep22

    BROADWAY AT THE KEYS


    Singer/songwriter Levi Kreis won the 2010 Tony Award for originating the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet. From Sweeney Todd to Smokey Joe’s Café…and even a little Jerry Lee Lewis…he will perform songs from Broadway in this 90-minute concert.
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  • Sep22

    GAELIC STORM


    8PM

    Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com
     
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  • Sep24

    ROBERT CRAY


    7:30PM

    Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com
     
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  • Sep25

    KSO: THE Q SERIES


    The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents the KSO Q Series at The Emporium Center for classical music Wednesdays! Single tickets are $18 in advance/$20 at the door.
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  • Sep25

    MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR


    Mountainfilm on Tour is coming back to Knoxville this fall, and bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado!
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  • Sep26

    BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: HOTEL CALIFORNIA


    WIMZ Presents the Black Jacket Symphony – The Eagles’ Hotel California 

    The Black Jacket Symphony returns to the Tennessee Theatre to perform The Eagles' 'Hotel California' in its entirety!
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  • Sep27

    TOWNSEND FALL HERITAGE FESTIVAL


    Smoky Mountains come alive with music, food & crafts! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy genuine bluegrass music, arts and crafts, food, and Fall festivities for the entire family at the Townsend Visitor’s Center, 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway.
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  • Sep27

    LEGACY LUNCHEON FOR THE PARKS


    Mark your calendars for the annual Legacy Luncheon for the Parks on Friday, September 27 at 11:30am at Johnson University along the beautiful French Broad River.
     
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  • Sep27

    SCRUFFY CITY SORIEE


    6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

    This annual and much-anticipated event serves as a fundraiser for Knox Heritage and features entertainment; silent and live auctions; seated dinner; and wine and spirits. 

     
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  • Sep27

    THE ROAMING MAN, AN ELEVATED EVENING


    Roaming Man, An Elevated Evening, produced by Sugarlands Distilling Company, puts a passport in your hand and takes you on a journey through handcrafted whiskey cocktails, an Appalachian Supper and Pig Roast curated by Chef Jeffrey Dealejandro, whiskey-barrel aged beer collaborations, the Sugarlands Cocktail Competition, a silent auction to benefit Friends of the Smokies, and an electric concert from musical legends Gran Torino, Knoxville’s own 9-piece funk rock group-sponsored by Blühen Botanicals. Raise your glass to a one-of-a-kind Elevated Evening in Knoxville at the Mill & Mine.
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  • Sep28

    HOLA FESTIVAL


    HoLa Hora Latina’s signature event highlights the diversity of the Hispanic culture while extending a cultural salute to the East Tennessee community. Enjoy a rich mix of music, dance, food, arts, crafts, heritage tables, a Parade of Nations and children’s activities.
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  • Sep28

    PINOCCHIO


    When a woodcarver’s beloved puppet, who is like a son to him, turns up missing, the classic children’s tale becomes a comical take on Hollywood true detective stories. Lured astray by a slick Fox and Cat duo, Pinocchio’s troubles with the truth only continue to grow, setting off an unpredictable chain of events, driven by bigger and bigger lies.
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  • Sep28

    13TH ANNUAL LOUIE BLUIE FESTIVAL


    September 28 marks the date for the all-day 13th annual celebration of the life and talents of legendary Howard (Louie Bluie) Armstrong at beautiful Cove Lake State Park in Caryville, Tennessee.
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  • Sep28

    TRAVIS TRITT


    WIVK Presents Travis Tritt: A Man and His Guitar

    8:00PM at the Tennessee Theatre.

    Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com
     
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  • Sep28

    AN EVENING IN ORANGE


    An Evening in Orange is a gala and benefit in support of The Pat Summitt Clinic at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Sponsorships are available. 
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  • Sep29

    GREEN THUMB GALA


    5PM

    Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org
     
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  • Sep29

    KSO: TCHAIKOVSKY TRANSFORMED


    The Chamber Classics Series begins an eclectic season with a program about transition and transformation. Highlighting the program is Tchaikovsky’s Chamber Symphony No. 1, a new version of his much beloved String Quartet No. 1, scored now for orchestra by American composer Christopher Theofanidis. 
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