Community Calendar

Join us September 1-30, 2026 for an entire month of BRAND NEW vegan options all over Knoxville, TN!
During this time, restaurants throughout the Knoxville area will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to go out, enjoy meals, review/rate menus, and post photos of the delicious vegan meals they have ordered.

To view a current list of participants visit: veganchefchallenge.org/knoxville

Learn about black bears, an iconic symbol of the Smokies. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Sugarlands Visitor Center, Tenn. Free. Info and confirm details: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.

The 8th Annual Survivor Soirée honors cancer survivors in the community and will include dinner paired with wines and live and silent auctions that will support the mission of Survivor Fitness. Attire: Smart casual. Learn more at https://give.survivorfitness.org/event/survivor-soiree-knoxville/e798917

Blount Mansion's Semiquincentennial Celebration Lecture Series - A Government of Laws and Not of Men The Structural Foundations of Constitutional Liberty

Blount Mansion is proud to present Dr. Josh Dunn of the University of Tennessee who will speak on "A Government of Laws and Not of Men The Structural Foundations of Constitutional Liberty." This lecture will explore the structural safeguards the Framers designed to protect liberty before the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. America’s most enduring defense of individual rights arises from this constitutional architecture that diffuses authority and restrains the abuse of power. As Alexander Hamilton wrote in Federalist 84 that "the Constitution is itself, in every rational sense, and to every useful purpose, A BILL OF RIGHTS.” This constitutional logic, in turn, shows why a self-governing republic depends on the informed participation of citizens.

These lectures are sponsored by The National Society of Colonial Dames Knoxville Town Committee to honor America’s 250th Anniversary!

-Lecture starts at 6pm
-The special speaking event will be at Blount Mansion Visitors Center, 200 West -Hill Avenue, Knoxville TN 37902
-Light refreshments will be served
-Limited free parking onsite
-$10 Donation suggested at the door. Cash and card accepted
-RSVP to Rose@BlountMansion.org

Filled with rapid-fire dialogue, physical comedy, and nonstop chaos, Moon Over Buffalo is a loving tribute to the world of theater and the performers who refuse to give up on their dreams. The play combines romance, ambition, and classic screwball humor to create a warmhearted and entertaining celebration of life both on and off the stage.

Join us September 1-30, 2026 for an entire month of BRAND NEW vegan options all over Knoxville, TN!
During this time, restaurants throughout the Knoxville area will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to go out, enjoy meals, review/rate menus, and post photos of the delicious vegan meals they have ordered.

To view a current list of participants visit: veganchefchallenge.org/knoxville

Filled with rapid-fire dialogue, physical comedy, and nonstop chaos, Moon Over Buffalo is a loving tribute to the world of theater and the performers who refuse to give up on their dreams. The play combines romance, ambition, and classic screwball humor to create a warmhearted and entertaining celebration of life both on and off the stage.

Join us September 1-30, 2026 for an entire month of BRAND NEW vegan options all over Knoxville, TN!
During this time, restaurants throughout the Knoxville area will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to go out, enjoy meals, review/rate menus, and post photos of the delicious vegan meals they have ordered.

To view a current list of participants visit: veganchefchallenge.org/knoxville

Discover what life in the Cove is like for its inhabitants—past and present. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Cable Mill Historic Area in Cades Cove, Tenn. Free. Info and confirm details: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.

A Smart Yard is a yard that is in balance with the local environment for the benefit of both people and our ecosystem. Knox County Master Gardeners join Tennessee Smart Yards and invite you to learn about getting inspired to create a more sustainable landscape with educational programs, giveaways, networking and food available for purchase.

https://knoxcountymastergardener.org/smart-yards
smartyards@knoxcountymastergardener.org

For details about the Tennessee Smart Yards program including certification visit their website at tnyards.utk.edu