15 Things to Do in Knoxville This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Arts & Culture

POSSIBILITIES: An Exploration of Uncharted Territory

Opening night for a new immersive exhibition at the Knoxville Museum of Art inviting visitors to explore uncharted creative territory.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 6:30 PM · Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr

10 Year Town Film Screening and Live Performance

Free screening of the documentary Ten Year Town followed by a live performance featured in the film, hosted by A Step Ahead Foundation at the Bijou Theatre.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:30 PM · Bijou Theatre

Family-Friendly

Smart Yards and Friends Festival

A community festival celebrating sustainable gardening and green living practices, set for September 12.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Knoxville

Second Sunday Art Activity

Free drop-in hands-on art activity for families at the Knoxville Museum of Art on the second Sunday of the month.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 1:00 PM · Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr

Free Events

Knoxville Friendship Fair & 10th Birthday Bash

New2Knox's annual community social mixer and 10th birthday celebration returns to Bearden Beer Market for an afternoon of meeting new friends.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 3:00 PM · Bearden Beer Market, 4524 Old Kingston Pike

Food & Drink

Oktoberfest Meet & Greet with East Tennessee Wanderers at Schulz Brau

East Tennessee Wanderers community meetup and social at Schulz Brau Brewing to kick off Oktoberfest season.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Schulz Brau Brewing, Knoxville

Knoxville Cocktail Festival

A craft cocktail festival at Mill & Mine featuring local and regional bartenders pouring creative cocktails for 257+ interested attendees.

Friday, September 18, 2026 5:00 PM · The Mill & Mine, 227 W Depot Ave

Date Night

Italian Wine Tasting Dinner

A seated Italian wine tasting dinner at Central Flats and Taps pairing curated wines with a multicourse menu.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:30 PM · Central Flats and Taps

Festivals & Special Events

How To Be Known: Expand Your Personal & Professional Network

An evening networking and professional development event with storyteller Daniel Pope of Be Known LLC, hosted by Young Professionals of Knoxville.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Knoxville

Statemint Consignment Sale

A massive pop-up consignment shop for women and men at Knoxville Expo Center with 1,500+ interested shoppers.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 10:00 AM · Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy

Outdoors & Active

Seven Islands State Birding Park Walk with East Tennessee Wanderers

Group walk at Seven Islands State Birding Park with distances of 5K, 7K, or 12K for all paces, hosted by East Tennessee Wanderers.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 AM · Seven Islands State Birding Park

YPK 2026 Camping Trip

Young Professionals of Knoxville overnight camping trip to Cosby Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains with hiking, campfire hangs, and community.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 2:00 PM · Cosby Campground, Great Smoky Mountains

Knox Run Club – Weekly Sunday Run

Knox River Front Runners' weekly Sunday run club welcomes all paces for rotating routes around Knoxville — DM to join.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Knoxville (rotating locations)

Mindfulness of Art Fundraiser at Blue Ridge Yoga

A mindful art experience at Blue Ridge Yoga exploring color and movement for $29, with all proceeds benefiting Care Cuts.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:30 AM · Blue Ridge Yoga, Knoxville

Music & Nightlife

Punk Rock Flea Market Aftershow at The Commune

The Commune hosts an unofficial aftershow following the Punk Rock Flea Market with out-of-town bands — $5 suggested donation at the door, 18+, BYOB.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · The Commune, South Knoxville