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EVENTS

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend an event, you will need to send a notice of cancellation no later than 24 hours in advance. Please note that any day of cancellation will not be refunded, thank you for understanding!

Upcoming

Past Events

  • Spruce Ups At The Bottom
    Spruce Ups At The Bottom
    Sat, Jul 10
    The (Soon To Be New) Bottom
    Jul 10, 2021, 9:00 AM
    The (Soon To Be New) Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us this month in cleaning, organizing & refreshing our new building. We’ll be continuously raising funds & offering ways to volunteer & get involved, like Saturday Spruce Ups!
  • Storytime with Santa
    Storytime with Santa
    Sat, Nov 22
    The Bottom
    Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for storytime with milk and cookies!
  • The Art of Candle Making with The Garden Goddess
    The Art of Candle Making with The Garden Goddess
    Thu, Nov 20
    The Bottom
    Nov 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Make a scented candle during this cozy candle-making workshop with The Garden Goddess, Kalil White! Alcohol will not be provided, but we encourage you to BYOB.
  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Wed, Nov 19
    Peter Kern Library
    Nov 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Peter Kern Library, 407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
    We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library
  • Banned Book Meetup at Central Cinema
    Banned Book Meetup at Central Cinema
    Sun, Nov 16
    Central Cinema
    Nov 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Central Cinema, 1205 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us at Central Cinema for a screening of The Librarians followed by a Q&A.
  • Pieces of Us: A Cultural Mosaic Exhibition Reception
    Pieces of Us: A Cultural Mosaic Exhibition Reception
    Fri, Nov 14
    The Emporium
    Nov 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Emporium, 100 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
    Join us for Pieces of Us: A Cultural Mosaic, a celebration of our collective evolution, progress, and emergence, where our individual expressions come together to share a story of collective unity through clay and culture.
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, Nov 12
    The Bottom
    Nov 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Transformative explorations of self-expression & mental well-being through empowering sessions led by Shade Tree Therapy. Each gathering is designed to provide a nurturing space for writers of all levels.
  • AIM Meetup with The Bottom: Fall Time Photo Walk
    AIM Meetup with The Bottom: Fall Time Photo Walk
    Sat, Nov 08
    Graft Knoxville
    Nov 08, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Graft Knoxville, 2631 Riverside Drive, Knoxville, Tennesssee 37914
    Join us for a fall time photo walk, using our environment as inspiration!
  • LitKidz Workshop: The Six Triple Eight with Tonya Abari
    LitKidz Workshop: The Six Triple Eight with Tonya Abari
    Sat, Nov 08
    The Bottom
    Nov 08, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for our next LitKidz event, featuring a special storytime led by author Tonya Abari!
  • VIRTUAL Bottom Book Club | Psychopomp & Circumstance
    VIRTUAL Bottom Book Club | Psychopomp & Circumstance
    Thu, Nov 06
    Zoom
    Nov 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join us for a virtual book club discussion with author Eden Royce as we discuss her historical fantasy novel, Psychopomp & Circumstance!
  • Grand Anniversary Celebration
    Grand Anniversary Celebration
    Sat, Nov 01
    2340 E Magnolia Ave
    Nov 01, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    2340 E Magnolia Ave, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us in celebrating 5 years of The Bottom!
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, Oct 29
    The Bottom
    Oct 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Transformative explorations of self-expression & mental well-being through empowering sessions led by Shade Tree Therapy. Each gathering is designed to provide a nurturing space for writers of all levels.
  • Lights Out with the Boys and Girls Club
    Lights Out with the Boys and Girls Club
    Wed, Oct 29
    Walter P. Taylor Club
    Oct 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Walter P. Taylor Club, 317 McConnell St, Knoxville, TN 37915, USA
    Join us at the Boys & Girls Club Lights Out Halloween event!
  • Bottom Book Club | The Office of Historical Corrections
    Bottom Book Club | The Office of Historical Corrections
    Thu, Oct 23
    Ebony & Ivory Brewing
    Oct 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ebony & Ivory Brewing, 2300 N Central St #101, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Our next book club features a poignant short stories collection, The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans!
  • LitKidz Workshop: Firebird
    LitKidz Workshop: Firebird
    Sat, Oct 18
    The Bottom
    Oct 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for our next LitKidz event featuring a special activity with Dragonfly Aerial Arts Studio!
  • Arts In Movement Session: Planning & Capacity
    Arts In Movement Session: Planning & Capacity
    Thu, Oct 16
    The Bottom
    Oct 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for our next Arts in Movement session, where we'll focus on Planning & Capacity!
  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Wed, Oct 15
    Peter Kern Library
    Oct 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Peter Kern Library, 407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
    We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library
  • AIM Meetup at The Bottom: West African Drumming
    AIM Meetup at The Bottom: West African Drumming
    Sun, Oct 12
    The Bottom
    Oct 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join workshop leader Corey Hodge in exploring music within the African Diaspora!
  • Trigger Warning: In Conversation with Jacinda Townsend
    Trigger Warning: In Conversation with Jacinda Townsend
    Sat, Oct 04
    The Bottom
    Oct 04, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a conversation with Jacinda Townsend as she discusses her newest book, Trigger Warning!
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