• Growing Hope with the GFPD at UT Gardens

    Saturday, May 16th; Growing Hope with the GFPD, to raise awareness of peroxisomal disorders, and raise funds to support the incredible work being done globally by the GFPD. Hosted at the beautiful UT Gardens Knoxville-Friendship Pavilion, Growing Hope with the GFPD will feature a plant/garden swap, vendors, youth activities, and more! This event will provide […]

  • Hometown Heroes

    Knoxville, let’s show up for the people who show up for us. Celebrate our Hometown Heroes on May 16: → Fan Zone open for the first time → First responder vehicles → Honoring our servicemen and women Saturday, May 16  ·  7 PM  ·  Covenant Health Park

  • Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

    Greater Smokies Event Grounds 7930 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, Tennessee

    The 2026 Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games is set for the third weekend of May to celebrate the Scots-Irish history and impact in East Tennessee with family, friends and community. New to this year's festival is the ScotDance USA Southeast Regional Highland Dance Championships. The festival is May 16-17 at the Greater Smokies Event […]

  • Cherokee Bike Festival

    Cherokee Bike Festival

    MAY 15 7:30 PM: Move Night MAY 16 7 AM – 8:30 AM: Enduro Racer Check In 9 AM- 2 PM: Fire Mountain Enduro 12 PM – 2PM: Skate Jam and Skate with the Pros at Cherokee Skate Park 2 PM – 3 PM: Food Truck 4 PM: BMX Freestyle Comp – All skill levels […]

  • Soaky Mountain Bring a Friend Free Day

    Soaky Mountain Bring a Friend Free Day

    Soaky Mountain Season Pass Holders can Bring-A-Friend for FREE on select dates during the 2026 season! These special Bring-A-Friend Days give you even more chances to share the fun with someone special. This offer is valid for one friend per Season Pass Holder, per visit, and is separate from the one FREE Bring-A-Friend daily admission […]

  • Open Streets Knoxville

    We are ecstatic to be on Gay Street this year and to highlight one of Knoxville's most vibrant and visible corridors. Join us in reimagining what Gay St. would be like without cars, and to be a part of the fun! Registration to be an Activity Provider/Performer is currently open, and we want to highlight […]

  • Police Week At Alcatraz East

    Law enforcement officers work tirelessly around the nation all year long, but May 2026 will be a time of putting them in the spotlight. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is honoring them with special recognition during Police Week, May 10-16, 2026, by providing free admission for all law enforcement officers. There are additional exciting activities planned […]

  • Keep Sevier Beautiful’s Earth Fair

    Join us next week for Keep Sevier Beautiful's Earth Fair as we celebrate our amazing planet and America’s 250th anniversary! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of environmental education, community spirit, activities for all ages, and ways we can work together to keep Sevier County beautiful for generations to come. Local vendors and […]

  • Budweiser Clydesdales in Knoxville

    The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933 are scheduled to make an appearance at the Food City location below: Food City #678 6710 […]