Events and things to do in Knoxville

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Intramural - E-Sports Tournament Registration - July 17, 2026

Intramural - E-Sports Tournament Registration - July 17, 2026

Registration will be held from Wednesday July 15th to Wednesday July 23rd for the upcoming Pickleball  Tournament...
Denbo Center for Humanities & the Arts Sponsors Exhibition: “1976: Knoxville Celebrates the American Bicentennial” - July 17, 2026

Denbo Center for Humanities & the Arts Sponsors Exhibition: “1976: Knoxville Celebrates the American Bicentennial” - July 17, 2026

Visit the East Tennessee History Center to enjoy a showcase of images and ephemera from Knoxville’s 1976 celebration of the U.S.A...
CSE Student Ticket: Zoo Knoxville - July 17, 2026

CSE Student Ticket: Zoo Knoxville - July 17, 2026

"Back by popular demand.... $10 Student Tickets to Zoo Knoxville! Claim your ticket NOW on Aril 1st at...

Unlocking the Power of The 6 Types of Working Genius
8:30-11am

Unlocking the Power of The 6 Types of Working Genius

Discover Why Some Work Energizes You While Other Tasks Drain You!
GRID Coffee, Donuts and Deals 🤝
9-10am

GRID Coffee, Donuts and Deals 🤝

Looking for your next deal?..
Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Knoxville, TN
9am-5pm

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Knoxville, TN

Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful teamwork in this dynamic 1-day workshop - it's time to level up your team game!
Motivating People 1 Day Workshop
9am-5pm

Motivating People 1 Day Workshop

Get ready to amp up your motivation and learn new ways to inspire others at the Motivating People 1 Day Workshop!
Performance Management – 1 Day Workshop
9am-5pm

Performance Management – 1 Day Workshop

Get ready to level up your skills and learn effective strategies for boosting your team's performance in this interactive workshop!
Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Knoxville, TN
9am-5pm

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Knoxville, TN

Get ready to level up your skills in managing vendors like a pro at our intensive 1-day workshop - it's time to take control!
Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Knoxville, TN
9am-5pm

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Knoxville, TN

Get ready to level up your interview game with our 1-Day Training – boost those skills and land that dream job!
Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Knoxville, TN
9am-5pm

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Knoxville, TN

Get ready to level up your team leadership skills with a full day of interactive training - it's time to lead like a pro!
Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | Knoxville, TN
9am-5pm

Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | Knoxville, TN

Get ready to amp up your motivation and learn new ways to inspire others at the Motivating People 1 Day Workshop!
Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Knoxville, TN
9am-5pm

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Knoxville, TN

Get ready to level up your skills and learn effective strategies for boosting your team's performance in this interactive workshop!
Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Quiet Writing Space - July 17, 2026
9am

Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Quiet Writing Space - July 17, 2026

The Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center and the Graduate School have partnered to support graduate student writers during Summer 2026. The...
Beauford Delaney | Degrees of Separation - July 17, 2026
11am

Beauford Delaney | Degrees of Separation - July 17, 2026

Curated by Mike Berry and Derek Spratley...
The Drag Queen Show Knoxville - Drag Queen Show - Knoxville, TN
1:30-3pm

The Drag Queen Show Knoxville - Drag Queen Show - Knoxville, TN

Illusions The Drag Queen Show! The most amazing celebrity impersonation drag queen show in Knoxville!
Reflection Exhibition Opening
5-8pm

Reflection Exhibition Opening

Exhibition opening of reflective mirrored artworks at Lilienthal Gallery
K-Town Poker League Freeroll Poker Tournament
6-9pm

K-Town Poker League Freeroll Poker Tournament

Freeroll poker at this location starts at 6PM. The venue provides a mega finals with large prizes once a quarter! Don't miss out on the fun!
All Play Live: Family Fun Night
6:30-7:30pm

All Play Live: Family Fun Night

A FREE interactive family entertainment experience designed to help families laugh, play, and connect together.
Ecstatic Dance Wave in the Sanctuary
7-9pm

Ecstatic Dance Wave in the Sanctuary

An ecstatic dance, or dance wave, is a meditative movement practice where music is used as the guide. There is no "Dance" choreography --...
Karaoke Night @ Knox Box
7-9pm

Karaoke Night @ Knox Box

We are taking over Knox Box for themed karaoke on 7/17/26 from 7-9 pm!
Foodies + New Friends: Knoxville | Charity Edition
7-10pm

Foodies + New Friends: Knoxville | Charity Edition

A night out with new friends in the city. Enjoy connecting with other locals over dinner! For this series, each ticket goes to charity.
The Hoot in the Holler Comedy Festival
7-11pm

The Hoot in the Holler Comedy Festival

Knoxville's first standup comedy festival comes to Central Cinema on 7/17 and 7/18!
Jason Isbell
8pm

Jason Isbell

Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jason Isbell is one of the most respected and celebrated artists of his generation. The North...

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