Calendar of Events
Friday, April 25, 2025
Dogwood Arts: Dogwood Arts Festival
Category: Culinary arts, food, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, Kids, family and Meetup
World's Fair Park, 963 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916
Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features over 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more.
Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 7PM
Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum: Hats in Bloom
Category: Culinary arts, food, Festivals, special events, Fundraisers and Science, nature
Friday, April 25, 2025
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Save the date for our spring signature brunch in support of the Garden.
The Garden’s sell-out spring fundraiser is not to be missed! Truly a one-of-a-kind event, Hats In Bloom gathers Garden supporters for a morning of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a seated lunch by Holly’s Gourmet’s Market, and a first look at this year’s collection of designer hats from milliner Patricia Frankum. Visit with colleagues, friends, and family while sipping champagne on the Dogwood Center patio. Come attired in your favorite hat or purchase one on site. https://www.knoxgarden.org/hatsinbloom
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org
Awaken Coffee: Emily McTyre
Category: Culinary arts, food, Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
Friday, April 4 from 6-8 Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for Emily McTyre
Emily McTyre is a photographer, filmmaker, and mixed media artist from East Tennessee. Her photography is often inspired by travel, evoking a sense of place for the viewer.
More about this collection: Emily enjoys working with black and white film as it emphasizes light and shadow, texture and pattern. Photos in this collection were taken around the world: England, Germany, Georgia, and Tennessee. Whether it be our own backyard or many miles away, we can capture moments and symbols of familiarity that tie us together.
Please join us for some amazing art and of course great coffee!
Awaken Coffee, 125 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Open daily. Information: 865-951-0427, www.instagram.com/awaken_coffee or www.facebook.com/awakencoffeeoldcity/
