Community Calendar

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.

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.

Join us April 10-11, 2026, for two days of family-friendly fun! We'll have storytelling, workshops, a quilt display, and more. If you can't attend the festival in person but don't want to miss the fun, you can sign up for an "online viewing" ticket. Festival tickets are free for students and teachers, individuals with disabilities, and those with low income and are low-cost for all others. Discounts are available.

The 2026 Art Show of the Art Guild of Tellico Village will take place on April 10, 11, and 12. Presented at The 2026 Art Show of the Art Guild of Tellico Village will take place on April 10, 11, and 12. Presented at The Community Church at Tellico Village in Loudon, TN, this acclaimed display includes more than 250
pieces of original art, highlighting the exceptional and varied creativity of 200+ Art Guild members.

“This has become a favorite community event in Tellico Village,” says show chairperson and guild president Donna Hart. “And art lovers visit from Knoxville and beyond, often waiting at the door before the show opens!”

For over 20 years, this Art Show has featured a wide range of subjects, styles, and media, in both 2- and 3- dimensional artworks. A popular draw at the 3-day event is the Artist Demos presentation. The public is invited to vote for "People's Choice Awards,” which determine the Best of Show, 2nd-, 3rd-, The public is invited to vote for "People's Choice Awards,” which determine the Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-place winners. Jerry's Artarama of Knoxville will award gift certificates to the chosen artists. Visitors will also be treated to live music performances each day of the show, presented by many gifted Tellico Village musicians. Art Show attendance is FREE to the public, and all are welcome.

So please mark your calendar for April 10-12. Show hours are Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 11-4. The public is invited to the Opening Reception on Friday from 4-6 pm, when many exhibiting artists will be on site to meet and greet visitors.

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.

Join us April 10-11, 2026, for two days of family-friendly fun! We'll have storytelling, workshops, a quilt display, and more. If you can't attend the festival in person but don't want to miss the fun, you can sign up for an "online viewing" ticket. Festival tickets are free for students and teachers, individuals with disabilities, and those with low income and are low-cost for all others. Discounts are available.

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!

The 2026 Art Show of the Art Guild of Tellico Village will take place on April 10, 11, and 12. Presented at The 2026 Art Show of the Art Guild of Tellico Village will take place on April 10, 11, and 12. Presented at The Community Church at Tellico Village in Loudon, TN, this acclaimed display includes more than 250
pieces of original art, highlighting the exceptional and varied creativity of 200+ Art Guild members.

“This has become a favorite community event in Tellico Village,” says show chairperson and guild president Donna Hart. “And art lovers visit from Knoxville and beyond, often waiting at the door before the show opens!”

For over 20 years, this Art Show has featured a wide range of subjects, styles, and media, in both 2- and 3- dimensional artworks. A popular draw at the 3-day event is the Artist Demos presentation. The public is invited to vote for "People's Choice Awards,” which determine the Best of Show, 2nd-, 3rd-, The public is invited to vote for "People's Choice Awards,” which determine the Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-place winners. Jerry's Artarama of Knoxville will award gift certificates to the chosen artists. Visitors will also be treated to live music performances each day of the show, presented by many gifted Tellico Village musicians. Art Show attendance is FREE to the public, and all are welcome.

So please mark your calendar for April 10-12. Show hours are Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 11-4. The public is invited to the Opening Reception on Friday from 4-6 pm, when many exhibiting artists will be on site to meet and greet visitors.

Award-winning author Jeff Alt shares his Appalachian Trail journey through stories, music, and photography. Smokies Life Branch Out event. Location in Tennessee to be announced. Cost: For Park Keepers, $45; To join and attend, $85 (Park Keeper basic membership $40 + event registration $45). Info – SmokiesLife.org/branch-out-events or email: membership@smokieslife.org.

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.