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

AIM Meetup at The Bottom: Intro to Hair Braiding
Sat, Oct 17
The Bottom
Intro to Hair Braiding is back, join us for this hands on workshop led by Nacira Hall!
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AIM Creative Recovery Session: Recovering a Sense of Integrity, Possibility & Abundance
Wed, Oct 21
The Bottom
Join us for our next Creative Recovery Session, inspired by The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron! This session we'll be focusing on chapters 4-6 of the book, exploring what it means to recover a sense of integrity, possibility, and abundance as creative people.
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Midwest Unrest: In Conversation with Ashley Howard
Fri, Oct 23
The Bottom
Join us for a conversation moderated by Dr. Brandon K. Winford with Ashley Howards as she discusses her recently released book, Midwest Unrest!
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The Bottom's Pie+ Party
Sat, Oct 24
Caswell Park
Join The Bottom for a fundraiser you don't want to miss, including lots of pie & sweet treats from community!
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Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
Wed, Oct 28
The Bottom
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.
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LitKidz Workshop: Magick Hoodoo Child
Sat, Oct 31
The Bottom
Join us for our next LitKidz event where we'll read Magick Hoodoo Child by Amber McBride, followed by a special Halloween-themed activity!
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Bottom Book Club | You Should See Me in a Crown
Thu, Nov 05
Zero/Zero Wine Bar
Our next book club features You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson!
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The Art of Candle Making with The Garden Goddess
Thu, Nov 12
The Bottom
Make a holiday-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.
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Banned Book Club | Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Sat, Nov 14
Burlington Branch Library
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo.
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VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Tue, Nov 17
Zoom
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo.
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Black Romance Book Club | Die For Me
Thu, Nov 19
The Bottom
Join us for the next meeting of our Black Romance Book Club, where we'll be discussing Die For Me by Shirlene Obuobi!
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Storytime with Santa (1)
Sat, Nov 21
The Bottom
Join us for storytime with milk and cookies!
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Past Events

Sat, Oct 10
Fall Clothing & Book Swap with BGE Knox Hub
The Bottom
Details
Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join The Bottom and Black Girl Environmentalist Knox for a fall clothing & book swap!
Fri, Oct 09
Building with The Bottom: A Community Day Against Book Bans
KBGA Dogwood Center
Details
Oct 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
KBGA Dogwood Center, 2832 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914
Join us for a powerful day of conversation and community centered on banned books. We'll discuss the power of books, the realities of censorship in Tennessee, and the importance of upholding the freedom to read.
Sat, Oct 03
Boozy Book Fair
Peter Kern Library
Details
Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Peter Kern Library, 407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Browse a special collab book fair with specialty bookish cocktails from Peter Kern Library!
Wed, Sep 30
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
The Bottom
Details
Sep 30, 2026, 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.
Wed, Sep 30
Book Lovers Night at Lakeshore Park
Marble Pavilion at Lakeshore Park
Details
Sep 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Marble Pavilion at Lakeshore Park, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
Your favorite local bookstores have teamed up for a night of reading, making friends, good food, and book buying!
Sat, Sep 26
Friends of The Library Adult Book Fair
East Tennessee History Center
Details
Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
East Tennessee History Center, 601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Come see us at the Adult Book Fair hosted by Friends of The Library!
Thu, Sep 24
Black Romance Book Club | Score
The Bottom
Details
Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for the first meeting of our new Black Romance Book Club, where we'll be discussing Score by Kennedy Ryan!
Tue, Sep 22
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Peter Kern Library
Details
Sep 22, 2026, 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!
Sat, Sep 19
LitKidz Workshop: The Electric Slide and Kai
The Bottom
Details
Sep 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for our next LitKidz event where we'll read The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist, followed by a dance activity with Knox Community Street Dance!
Fri, Sep 18
Food First: Amplifying Grassroots Voices in Food Justice
The Bottom
Details
Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for a conversation with Aris Clemons & Kalil White to talk about the graphic novel, Food First: Amplifying Grassroots Voices in Food Justice!
Sat, Sep 05
AIM Meetup at The Bottom: Botanical Creations
The Bottom
Details
Sep 05, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join workshop leader Kalil White in using pressed flowers in resin to make your own botanical creation!
Sat, Aug 29
Black Bookstore Day
The Bottom
Details
Aug 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us in celebrating Black Bookstore Day with a Buy 3, Get 1 Free deal!
Wed, Aug 26
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
The Bottom
Details
Aug 26, 2026, 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.
Sat, Aug 22
LitKidz Workshop: Fros, Fades and Braids
The Bottom
Details
Aug 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for our next LitKidz event where we'll read Fros, Fades and Braids by Sean Qualls, followed by a hair braiding activity!
Fri, Aug 21
The Art of Candle Making with The Garden Goddess
The Bottom
Details
Aug 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Make a scented candle during this chill candle-making workshop with The Garden Goddess, Kalil White! Alcohol will not be provided, but we encourage you to BYOB.
Thu, Aug 20
Bottom Book Club | The Selected Works of Audre Lorde
Zero/Zero Wine Bar
Details
Aug 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zero/Zero Wine Bar, 1211 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our next book club features The Selected Works of Audre Lorde by Audre Lorde, edited by Roxane Gay!
Tue, Aug 18
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Peter Kern Library
Details
Aug 18, 2026, 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!
Sat, Aug 15
Bookstore Romance Day
The Bottom
Details
Aug 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Find your next heart-throbbing read during Bookstore Romance Day!