Exciting Events and Activities to Explore in Knoxville Over the Next Ten Days

Exciting Events Coming to Knoxville: Your Ten-Day Planner

Knoxville is buzzing with activities and events as we head into mid-September. From festivals to art shows and live performances, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a detailed look at what’s happening in Downtown Knoxville from September 8 to September 17, 2024.

Sunday, September 8

• International Nuclear Air Cleaning Conference at Marriott Knoxville Downtown, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (daily until September 10); Registration starts at $1,000.
• Knox Asian Festival at World’s Fair Park, 10:30 am – 6:30 pm; enjoy a day of cultural activities for free or a small fee of $3.48.
• Summer Bash at YeeHaw Brewing, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm; tickets are $10.
• Smoky Mountain Orchid Society Show at Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum, 11:00 am; admission is $5.
• Wagon Wheel LIVE featuring Will Shephard from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Monday, September 9

• The History Parlor at East Tennessee History Center, 9:30 am – 10:30 am; attend for free but RSVP is required.
• Open Mic Night at Barrelhouse, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, weekly through January 2025.
• Stretch & Strengthen at Alliance Brewing Co, 6:00 pm; class fee is between $10 and $12.

Tuesday, September 10

• Indoor Family Fun Day at Marble City Market, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
• Weekly Preschool Story Thyme at Knoxville Botanical Garden, 10:00 am – 11:00 am (RSVP required).
• Tuesday Family Movie Nights with screenings of Despicable Me 1 & 2 at Yee-Haw from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 11

• Black Women of Print Exhibition at UT Downtown Gallery, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (running until October 17).
• Market Square Farmers’ Market hosted by Nourish Knoxville, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
• Live Jazz at Bistro at the Bijou, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Thursday, September 12

• Jeep Cruise-in at Kern’s Food Hall, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
• Real Men Wear Pink Mixer at Barley’s Knoxville, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm; come support a good cause.
• Symphony on the Square at Historic Market Square, starting at 7:30 pm; free to everyone.

Friday, September 13

• Yoga at the Museum at UT McClung Museum, 9:30 am – 10:30 am; join for a refreshing session.
• Evening Paddle at Ijams Nature Center, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; tickets are $45.
• Live Music with Core James Clifton at Kern’s Food Hall, 7:00 pm.

Saturday, September 14

• Early Morning Paddle at Ijams River Landing, 8:00 am – 10:00 am; cost is $45.
• College Football game: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Kent State University at Neyland Stadium, 12:00 pm; tickets range from $114 to $482.
• TKD Presents “The Revolutionists” at 800 S. Central St, 7:30 pm; tickets are $20.

Sunday, September 15

• Eastside Sunday Market at Dr. Walter Hardy Park, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, weekly through September.
• Beat Breast Cancer Rally at Marble City Market, 3:00 pm; attend and contribute towards a good cause.
• James McMurtry performing at Bijou Theatre, 7:30 pm; ticket prices range from $34 to $46.

Monday, September 16

• Smoky Mountains Computational Sciences & Engineering Conference at Marriott Knoxville Downtown, continuing through September 19.

Tuesday, September 17

• Marketing to Humans workshop at 17 Market Square, 9:00 am – 10:00 am; free but RSVP required.
• Jazz on the Square featuring Shawn Turner, Market Square, 7:00 pm.

Whether you’re into music, food, arts, or culture, this list offers a wide variety of activities to engage with. Don’t miss out on the vibrant community and all it has to offer in Knoxville during these exciting ten days!