Community Calendar

GRAINGER’S GREEN JUBILEE
6th Annual Spring Garden Show

When: April 18, 2026 • 9 AM – 4 PM
Where: Rutledge Elementary School, 7480 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, TN 37861

What to Expect

Plants, flowers, and garden supplies from local growers and nurseries.
Handmade goods and crafts from local artisans.
Food trucks and specialty foods with seasonal favorites.
Family activities and demonstrations for all ages.
Live music and community vendors celebrating spring and local makers.
Admission and Parking

Admission: Free for all ages.
Parking: On-site at Rutledge Elementary School and nearby overflow lots; follow signage and volunteer directions.

Join fellow artists on Saturday mornings for a creative refresh in a welcoming, lighthearted environment. You’ll have the option of being inside, in a spacious, light-filled space, or outside under a covered pavilion. You can bring a project you’d like to work on, sketch from provided still lifes, or work plein aire.

These mini-retreats are located in West Knox, in a 20+ acre bucolic setting with fields and woods, on the Tennessee River. All levels are welcome and no experience is needed.

$20 per session or $50 for 3 sessions includes art supplies and yummy snacks.

Space is limited to 15 participants--please RSVP at lunacreates.com/sketch-club the Friday before to save your spot!

Knoxville’s biggest celebration of arts, culture, and community returns! The Rossini Festival International Street Fair transforms downtown Knoxville into a European-style street party with two full days of music, food, art, and family fun.
Opera lovers and first-timers alike can enjoy free performances by local and regional artists across multiple stages — including highlights from upcoming Knoxville Opera productions. More than 100 artisan vendors, food trucks, and cultural exhibitors fill the streets alongside wine tastings, kid-friendly activities, and live entertainment around every corner.

The Rossini Festival brings together tens of thousands of attendees to celebrate the power of the performing arts in the heart of the city.

Free Admission | Rain or Shine
Presented by Knoxville Opera

TennGreen Land Conservancy’s sixth annual Hike-a-Thon is taking place during the entire month of April 2026. This month-long competition is free to register and supports the protection of our lands and waters—where people and nature can thrive.

While the Hike-a-Thon benefits Tennessee nature, participants can adventure and compete from anywhere in the world. The event includes numerous individual and team competitions for hikers, paddlers, trail runners, climbers, off-road bikers, nature photographers, and more. The Hike-a-Thon welcomes everyone, whether you're an experienced outdoor adventurer or simply looking for a fun way to spend more time outside.

So many incredible prizes are up for grabs this year! Thanks to generous conservation partners, Hike-a-Thoners can win big—think an Eddyline Kayak, a year of Bongo Java coffee, plus hiking gear and gift cards galore. You’ll also have chances to win unforgettable outdoor experiences, from guided fly fishing with Hellbender Outfitters to a tri-toon boat rental at Wildwood Resort & Marina, or adventure passes to Cumberland Caverns, Foggy Bottom Canoe & Kayak, or the Tennessee Aquarium.

Proceeds from the Hike-a-Thon benefit TennGreen Land Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee.

Knoxville’s biggest celebration of arts, culture, and community returns! The Rossini Festival International Street Fair transforms downtown Knoxville into a European-style street party with two full days of music, food, art, and family fun.
Opera lovers and first-timers alike can enjoy free performances by local and regional artists across multiple stages — including highlights from upcoming Knoxville Opera productions. More than 100 artisan vendors, food trucks, and cultural exhibitors fill the streets alongside wine tastings, kid-friendly activities, and live entertainment around every corner.

The Rossini Festival brings together tens of thousands of attendees to celebrate the power of the performing arts in the heart of the city.

Free Admission | Rain or Shine
Presented by Knoxville Opera

The Oak Ridge Community Band will present a very special concert on Sunday afternoon, April 19, at 2 pm in the Performing Arts Center of Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. With generous support from the Oak Ridge Fund for Community Excellence and the East Tennessee foundation, the band under new conductor Bill Kerr will perform a program to promote music education and will give children the opportunity to try out different band instruments in the "petting zoo" during intermission. This FREE event is designed for families and music lovers of all ages and includes a giveaway in which a family or child will have the chance to conduct the band. Don't miss this fun performance and visit the band's website at www.orcb.org or facebook page at www.facebook.com/OakRidgeCommunityBand for more information.

TennGreen Land Conservancy’s sixth annual Hike-a-Thon is taking place during the entire month of April 2026. This month-long competition is free to register and supports the protection of our lands and waters—where people and nature can thrive.

While the Hike-a-Thon benefits Tennessee nature, participants can adventure and compete from anywhere in the world. The event includes numerous individual and team competitions for hikers, paddlers, trail runners, climbers, off-road bikers, nature photographers, and more. The Hike-a-Thon welcomes everyone, whether you're an experienced outdoor adventurer or simply looking for a fun way to spend more time outside.

So many incredible prizes are up for grabs this year! Thanks to generous conservation partners, Hike-a-Thoners can win big—think an Eddyline Kayak, a year of Bongo Java coffee, plus hiking gear and gift cards galore. You’ll also have chances to win unforgettable outdoor experiences, from guided fly fishing with Hellbender Outfitters to a tri-toon boat rental at Wildwood Resort & Marina, or adventure passes to Cumberland Caverns, Foggy Bottom Canoe & Kayak, or the Tennessee Aquarium.

Proceeds from the Hike-a-Thon benefit TennGreen Land Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee.

TennGreen Land Conservancy’s sixth annual Hike-a-Thon is taking place during the entire month of April 2026. This month-long competition is free to register and supports the protection of our lands and waters—where people and nature can thrive.

While the Hike-a-Thon benefits Tennessee nature, participants can adventure and compete from anywhere in the world. The event includes numerous individual and team competitions for hikers, paddlers, trail runners, climbers, off-road bikers, nature photographers, and more. The Hike-a-Thon welcomes everyone, whether you're an experienced outdoor adventurer or simply looking for a fun way to spend more time outside.

So many incredible prizes are up for grabs this year! Thanks to generous conservation partners, Hike-a-Thoners can win big—think an Eddyline Kayak, a year of Bongo Java coffee, plus hiking gear and gift cards galore. You’ll also have chances to win unforgettable outdoor experiences, from guided fly fishing with Hellbender Outfitters to a tri-toon boat rental at Wildwood Resort & Marina, or adventure passes to Cumberland Caverns, Foggy Bottom Canoe & Kayak, or the Tennessee Aquarium.

Proceeds from the Hike-a-Thon benefit TennGreen Land Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee.

TennGreen Land Conservancy’s sixth annual Hike-a-Thon is taking place during the entire month of April 2026. This month-long competition is free to register and supports the protection of our lands and waters—where people and nature can thrive.

While the Hike-a-Thon benefits Tennessee nature, participants can adventure and compete from anywhere in the world. The event includes numerous individual and team competitions for hikers, paddlers, trail runners, climbers, off-road bikers, nature photographers, and more. The Hike-a-Thon welcomes everyone, whether you're an experienced outdoor adventurer or simply looking for a fun way to spend more time outside.

So many incredible prizes are up for grabs this year! Thanks to generous conservation partners, Hike-a-Thoners can win big—think an Eddyline Kayak, a year of Bongo Java coffee, plus hiking gear and gift cards galore. You’ll also have chances to win unforgettable outdoor experiences, from guided fly fishing with Hellbender Outfitters to a tri-toon boat rental at Wildwood Resort & Marina, or adventure passes to Cumberland Caverns, Foggy Bottom Canoe & Kayak, or the Tennessee Aquarium.

Proceeds from the Hike-a-Thon benefit TennGreen Land Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee.