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

Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Story
Sat, Mar 07
Burlington Branch Library
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender.
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AIM Meetup: Terrarium Building with Kiana
Thu, Mar 12
Plush Moon Terrarium Co.
Join us at Plush Moon Terrarium Co. for a hands-on terrarium building workshop!
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Under the Magnolia Tree Exhibition Reception
Sat, Mar 14
The Bottom
We're excited to present Under the Magnolia Tree, a spring themed group exhibition featuring work from local artists!
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Afro Knox: The Afrobeats Session
Sat, Mar 14
The Bottom
Join Afro Knox for a night built on Afrobeats energy! DJ DQEXZ and DJ Happy will be delivering interactive and recorded Afrobeats sets.
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VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story
Mon, Mar 16
Zoom
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender.
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Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Wed, Mar 18
Peter Kern Library
We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library!
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LitKidz Workshop: See Marcus Grow
Sat, Mar 21
The Bottom
Join us for our next LitKidz event, where we'll read See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater!
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Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
Wed, Mar 25
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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Past Events

Wed, Feb 25
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
The Bottom
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Feb 25, 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, Feb 21
Reel Love: Pilot with By Sunday Love
The Bottom
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Feb 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for a cozy evening with By Sunday Love, centered on Black love, connection, and community as we gather to watch Love, Brooklyn.
Sat, Feb 21
Assorted Chocolates and Flowers Exhibition Reception
The Bottom
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Feb 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
We're excited to present Assorted Chocolates and Flowers, a solo exhibition of portrait paintings from artist Victoria Burnside!
Thu, Feb 19
Bottom Book Club | O Sinners!
Ebony & Ivory Brewing
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Feb 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ebony & Ivory Brewing, 2300 N Central St #101, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our next book club features the engrossing multi-narrative novel, O Sinners! by Nicole Cuffy!
Wed, Feb 18
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Peter Kern Library
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Feb 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, Feb 14
Fall in Love with Reading Day
The Bottom
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Feb 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
You'll be head over heals for books during our Fall in Love with Reading Day!
Sat, Feb 14
LitKidz Workshop: That Swingin' Sound
The Bottom
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Feb 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for our next LitKidz event, where we'll read That Swingin' Sound by Rekha Rajan!
Fri, Feb 13
Galentine's Candle Making with The Garden Goddess
The Bottom
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Feb 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Galentine's Day candle-making experience with The Garden Goddess, Kalil White!
Sat, Feb 07
Requiem for Reconstruction: In Conversation with Dr. Robert Bland
The Bottom
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Feb 07, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for a conversation moderated by Dr. LaToya Eaves with Dr. Robert Bland as he discusses his newest book, Requiem for Reconstruction!
Thu, Feb 05
AIM Meetup x UT Downtown Gallery: Hand Building with Donté K. Hayes
UT School of Art Ceramics Annex
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Feb 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
UT School of Art Ceramics Annex , 1715 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Join us in in collaboration with UT Downtown Gallery & Donté K. Hayes for a demonstration of hand building and clay techniques!
Wed, Jan 28
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
The Bottom
Details
Jan 28, 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, Jan 24
Knoxville Indie Bookstore Crawl
The Bottom
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Jan 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Five of your favorite local indie bookstores have teamed up for one unforgettable, book-filled day!
Thu, Jan 22
Arts In Movement Session: Planning with Money & Power
The Bottom
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Jan 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for our third Arts in Movement session, where we'll focus on planning with Money & Power. This session will also include time for a vision board activity!
Wed, Jan 21
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Peter Kern Library
Details
Jan 21, 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, Jan 10
LitKidz Workshop: Stacey Speaks Up with Amelia Parker
The Bottom
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Jan 10, 2026, 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 Knox City Council member, Amelia Parker!
Sun, Jan 04
AIM Meetup | Map Your Magic: A BYOB Vision Board & Collage Event
The Bottom
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Jan 04, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Kick off the year with The Bottom and Brittany Rosette-Jones of By Sunday Love! This vision boarding event will include a workshop on creative visualization and a space to start creating your vision board collages for the year.
Thu, Dec 18
Bottom Book Club | A Little Devil In America
Ebony & Ivory Brewing
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Dec 18, 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 A Little Devil In America by Hanif Abdurraqib!
Sat, Dec 13
AIM Meetup: Intermediate Bookbinding - Hardcovers and Multiple Signatures
The Bottom
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Dec 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join workshop leader George Habeib as we learn how to sew and bind a hardback book!