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EVENTS

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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!
  • LitKidz Workshop: Terry's Many Hats
    LitKidz Workshop: Terry's Many Hats
    Sat, May 23
    The Bottom
    May 23, 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 Terry's Many Hats by Terry Crews!
  • Educators Night
    Educators Night
    Fri, May 22
    The Bottom
    May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for extended shopping hours and store discounts for educators, staff & school faculty!
  • The Art of Storytelling with Küf Knotz & Christine Elise
    The Art of Storytelling with Küf Knotz & Christine Elise
    Thu, May 21
    Fly by Night
    May 21, 2026, 9:00 PM
    Fly by Night, 906 Sevier Ave #126, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
    This AIM Meetup will be an evening filled with community building, sharing stories and connecting through music. Musicians Küf Knotz & Christine Elise will lead a short performance and share more on their experiences of channeling music as a form of therapy.
  • Liberating Abortion: In Conversation with Renee Bracey Sherman
    Liberating Abortion: In Conversation with Renee Bracey Sherman
    Thu, May 21
    The Bottom
    May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a conversation with Renee Bracey Sherman as she discusses her newest book, Liberating Abortion!
  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Wed, May 20
    Peter Kern Library
    May 20, 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!
  • Spring Clothing & Book Swap with BGE Knox Hub
    Spring Clothing & Book Swap with BGE Knox Hub
    Sat, May 16
    The Bottom
    May 16, 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 spring clothing & book swap!
  • AIM Meetup: Stained Glass Workshop
    AIM Meetup: Stained Glass Workshop
    Wed, May 13
    The Bottom
    May 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a hands on workshop, where we will make a stained glass creation with Visualize Art Studio!
  • VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | All Boys Aren't Blue
    VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | All Boys Aren't Blue
    Mon, May 11
    Zoom
    May 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom
    A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson.
  • The Weight of Color Exhibition Reception
    The Weight of Color Exhibition Reception
    Sat, May 09
    The Bottom
    May 09, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    We're excited to present The Weight of Color, a solo exhibition of mixed media work from artist Glenn Schumpert!
  • The Art of Candle Making with The Garden Goddess
    The Art of Candle Making with The Garden Goddess
    Fri, May 08
    The Bottom
    May 08, 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.
  • Banned Book Club | All Boys Aren't Blue
    Banned Book Club | All Boys Aren't Blue
    Sat, May 02
    Burlington Branch Library
    May 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914, USA
    A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson.
  • Bottom Book Club | The Piano Lesson
    Bottom Book Club | The Piano Lesson
    Thu, Apr 30
    Zero/Zero Wine Bar
    Apr 30, 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 modern classic play, The Piano Lesson by August Wilson!
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, Apr 29
    The Bottom
    Apr 29, 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.
  • Independent Bookstore Day
    Independent Bookstore Day
    Sat, Apr 25
    The Bottom
    Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Independent Bookstore Day is a celebration of all things books, reading, and indie bookselling. Come to The Bottom on April 25th for a day of fun and literary bliss!
  • AIM Meetup: Black Nature Poetics
    AIM Meetup: Black Nature Poetics
    Sat, Apr 18
    The Bottom
    Apr 18, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a generative workshop, where we will explore poetry through a Black poetic lens, led by Jazmin Witherspoon!
  • LitKidz Workshop: Maybe I'll Be an Architect
    LitKidz Workshop: Maybe I'll Be an Architect
    Sat, Apr 18
    The Bottom
    Apr 18, 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 with the East Tennessee chapter of the American Institute of Architects!
  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Wed, Apr 15
    Peter Kern Library
    Apr 15, 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!
  • Arts In Movement Session: Self-Care for Creatives
    Arts In Movement Session: Self-Care for Creatives
    Thu, Apr 09
    The Bottom
    Apr 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    We’re diving into a conversation on self-care as artists. Join us for an interactive workshop in collaboration with Moods of Majesty!
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