Jun 29 Wednesday
The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market located on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by our vendors in the East Tennessee region. Products vary by the seasons and include produce, eggs, honey, herbs, pasture-raised meat, plants, bread, baked goods, salsas, coffee, artisan crafts, and more!
Description The United States of America declared independence in 1776 because the British government insisted on its control over lands and seas in this part of the world. A lot has been written about British sovereignty over western lands and the frontier origins of the American Revolution. Comparatively little is known about British efforts to manage American's use of the Atlantic Ocean. The British government considered Americans who violated the sovereignty of the seas to be pirates. And the British navy dealt harshly with pirates. About the Speaker Dr. Chris Magra is a Professor of Early American history at the University of Tennessee. His prize-winning research has explored the maritime dimensions of the American Revolution. Cambridge University Press published his first two books. The Fisherman’s Cause examines the New England codfisheries and the transatlantic business rivalries and resource competition among fish merchants that helped bring about the imperial crisis. Poseidon’s Curse explains why the British appropriation of private property and free labor contributed to the origins of the Revolution.
Jun 30 Thursday
New Food Pantry now available to neighborhood and surrounding areas twice a month. Every 2nd Thursday of each month we will be giving away non-perishable goods and personal care items. On the 4th Thursday of each month we will be serving a hot meal.
The New Harvest Farmers’ Market is an open-air, producer-only farmers’ market located in east Knox County at New Harvest Park. Everything at the NHFM is grown or raised within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville. Products vary by the season, and include fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, cut flowers, edible and ornamental plants, prepared foods, baked goods, crafts, and much more! New Harvest Park also features a splash pad, playground, walking trails, public restrooms, and a covered pavilion for patrons to enjoy.
Jul 02 Saturday
Jul 04 Monday
The Oak Ridge Community Band July 4 Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at A.K. Bissell Park, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge and will be followed by the City Fireworks show. This event draws large crowds so come early for good seating and bring chairs or blankets. There is no admission fee. The music program will include a variety of entertaining music including patriotic tunes, marches, contemporary, swing, and others.
Jul 06 Wednesday
Join us July 6 to celebrate one of the greatest achievements in scientific history!
In July 2012 particle physicists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, Switzerland, announced the discovery of the Higgs Boson, predicted half a century earlier.
In celebration of this major anniversary, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a free event at Central Cinema on July 6th, featuring a screening of Particle Fever, the award-winning documentary about this discovery. There will also be a panel discussion with LHC physicists and an opportunity to ask your particle physics questions! All ages are invited.
The event is free but registration is required. Some seats will be available for walk-ups.
More information at: https://tiny.utk.edu/particle-fever.
(Image free for non-commercial use courtesy of CERN/ATLAS Collaboration)
Jul 07 Thursday