Calendar of Events

The Appalachian Equality Chorus (AEC) invites the public to experience its most powerful and heartfelt concert yet: We’re Still Here, a spring concert series taking place in Johnson City on May 10 and Knoxville on May 16 & 17. With over 100 singers performing onstage—the largest in the chorus’s history—this genre-spanning program fuses protest anthems, pop hits, and original choral works into a bold celebration of resilience, identity, and joy.

Concert Dates:
Friday, May 10 at 7:30 PM – St. John’s Episcopal Church, Johnson City, TN
Friday, May 16 at 7:30 PM & Saturday, May 17 at 3:00 PM – Clayton Center for the Arts at Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, TN

“We’re Still Here” is more than just a concert title—it’s a declaration. At a time when efforts to silence LGBTQ+ voices persist across the country, the Appalachian Equality Chorus offers a vibrant, unapologetic response through music. With selections by artists like Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga, P!nk, Joni Mitchell, Chappell Roan, and the Wailin’ Jennys, the concert explores the enduring legacy of protest music and the communal power of lifting our voices together.

Audience members can expect familiar favorites like Born This Way, Big Yellow Taxi, You Don’t Own Me, If I Had a Hammer, What About Us, One Voice, and We Shall Be Free, along with newer hits like Hot to Go! and Pink Pony Club—all reimagined in choral arrangements that stir the soul.

Doors open 45 minutes before showtime. Pre- and post-concert events with the Chorus will be announced on social media.
Learn more or get tickets: www.appequalitychorus.org
Follow AEC on social: @AppEqualityChorus

Thermal Label Warehouse/The Shaw Family Pops Series
Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.
Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Get ready to catch “Saturday Night Fever” from this amazingly entertaining and authentic tribute to one of music’s most adored acts. An evening of Bee Gees hits including “Jive Talking,” “You Should Be Dancing,” and “How Deep is Your Love?”

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Dogwood Arts is thrilled to announce the music lineup for the 2025 Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival, curated by The Dirty Guv’nahs and returning to World’s Fair Park in Downtown Knoxville, TN on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The 4th annual event will feature Grammy-nominated headliner Charley Crockett, alongside The Dirty Guv’nahs, Willow Avalon, Devon Gilfillian, Southern Avenue, and Cruz Contreras & the Black Lillies.

Tickets are on sale now at https://southernskiesmusicfestival.com/tickets.

Alongside a full day of live music, attendees can also enjoy the Tennessee Whiskey Experience and the 'Southern Skies Pre-Party & Performance' with One Knox Soccer Club at Covenant Health Park — both add-ons to any General Admission or VIP ticket purchase.

Whitney Cummings: Big Baby! Tour, Saturday, May 10, 7:00 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006185F7CC79DD

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

Save the date for the Legacy Parks Foundation Big Paddle - May 10th.

Join us on the water for an exciting community paddle event to show off the newest accessible docks on the scenic French Broad River – starting from the beautiful Seven Islands to Cruze Landing.

More information at Legacy Parks Foundation: 900 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-2585, www.legacyparks.org

Join us to celebrate World Collage Day on May 10, 10 AM -1 PM at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Come create your own collage. All ages. Materials Provided. No Charge. This event is presented by A1LabArts and the KMA.

https://knoxart.org/events/
KMA • 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the moms, grandmas, and leading ladies in your life? Head to The Southern Market on May 10th from 10 AM to 3 PM for their Mother’s Day Outdoor Market at 5400 Homberg Drive in Knoxville.

Enjoy a springtime stroll through a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts and seasonal treasures from Southern Market merchants—each offering something unique and special. The event will feature live music, food trucks, and exclusive in-store specials to help you find the perfect present or simply spend a lovely day out with someone you love.

Whether you’re shopping or just soaking in the festive vibes, this charming event is a great way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend! https://www.facebook.com/events/1320954855625728/

Terra Madre is having a show and sale at the McArthur Pavilion at Maryville College on Saturday, May 10, from 10am to 4pm.

825 Morningside Lane, Maryville
www.terramadrewomeninclay.com

Sustainability Through Composting, Saturday, May 10, 10:00 AM - noon.
Free; pre-registration required, South Greenhouse, Room 124.

Want to reduce food waste and learn how to turn kitchen scraps into free compost? Then you will love this free workshop! Attendees will be given an overview of how composting works and different composting methods. This workshop will consist of a 30 minute lecture, a kitchen garden tour, and a demonstration on turning compost in our Kitchen Garden’s new three bin composting system. There is no cost to attend, but preregistration is required. This event is paid for by the Getting Rooted in Gardening project at UT Gardens.

Class is free but registration is required at https://utgardens.wildapricot.org/event-6138416

UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, https://utgardens.tennessee.edu/

The 4th annual Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival returns to World’s Fair Park on Saturday, May 10th, presented by Dogwood Arts and curated by The Dirty Guv’nahs. This year’s lineup features Grammy-nominated headliner Charley Crockett, along with The Dirty Guv’nahs, Willow Avalon, Devon Gilfillian, Southern Avenue, and Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies.

Ticket options at: https://southernskiesmusicfestival.com/tickets

Gardeners, mark your calendars! Stanley’s Greenhouse is thrilled to welcome back local author, biologist, and gardening expert John Tullock for a special spring seminar on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. This free event is open to the public—no registration required.

John will guide attendees through the essentials of growing warm-season vegetables in East Tennessee’s unique climate. These are the crops that thrive in the warm soil and sunshine of late spring through early fall—think tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, peppers, okra, zucchini, and more! If you’re ready to make the most of your summer harvest, this is the perfect opportunity to get tips straight from an expert.

A passionate gardener and accomplished writer, John Tullock is the author of several popular books including Vegetable Gardening, Seed to Supper, Appalachian Cooking: New & Traditional Recipes, and Grow Food at Home: Simple Methods for Small Spaces. His earlier book, Growing Hardy Orchids, received the prestigious AHS Book Award from the American Horticultural Society.

Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, John’s approachable style and in-depth knowledge are sure to inspire and inform.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of East Tennessee’s leading voices in gardening—only at Stanley’s Greenhouse, 3029 Davenport Rd, (865) 573-9591.

A part of the Scopes Trial Centennial Project.
- Opening reception: Thursday, May 8th, from 5 to 7 PM. Refreshments provided.
- Opening hours: Saturday, May 10th, from 10 AM to 1 PM.

Curated by Hannah Jordan & Laura Smith

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Reception Thu 5-7 PM, Sat 10 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

Gallery 1010 is a contemporary art exhibition space located at 100 S. Gay Street in Suite 114 of the Emporium Center of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. As one of three University of Tennessee School of Art galleries, Gallery 1010 is the only fully student-run, non-profit, off-campus exhibition space in the state of Tennessee. The mission of Gallery 1010 is to provide space for the School of Art students of the University of Tennessee to experiment and develop new ideas while gaining educational gallery experience in professional standards and practices.