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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!
  • 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!
  • Women's History Tea Party
    Women's History Tea Party
    Sun, Mar 29
    The Bottom
    Mar 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for an afternoon Tea Party, celebrating the great women who have dedicated their lives to shaping a sustainable future!
  • The Global Journey of Racism: In Conversation with Dr. Michelle Christian
    The Global Journey of Racism: In Conversation with Dr. Michelle Christian
    Fri, Mar 27
    The Bottom
    Mar 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a conversation moderated by Althea Murphy-Price with Dr. Michelle Christian as she discusses her recently released book, The Global Journey of Racism! All proceeds from this event will be donated to The Bottom.
  • Art of Storytelling: A Tiny Bookshop Concert & Workshop with Concurrence
    Art of Storytelling: A Tiny Bookshop Concert & Workshop with Concurrence
    Thu, Mar 26
    The Bottom
    Mar 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Grab a friend and join us for an evening of community storytelling with Concurrence, a beat-driven, improvisational music and research collective!
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, Mar 25
    The Bottom
    Mar 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.
  • LitKidz Workshop: See Marcus Grow
    LitKidz Workshop: See Marcus Grow
    Sat, Mar 21
    The Bottom
    Mar 21, 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 See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater!
  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Wed, Mar 18
    Peter Kern Library
    Mar 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!
  • VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story
    VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story
    Mon, Mar 16
    Zoom
    Mar 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    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.
  • Afro Knox: The Afrobeats Session
    Afro Knox: The Afrobeats Session
    Sat, Mar 14
    The Bottom
    Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join Afro Knox for a night built on Afrobeats energy! DJ DQEXZ and DJ Happy will be delivering interactive and recorded Afrobeats sets.
  • Under the Magnolia Tree Exhibition Reception
    Under the Magnolia Tree Exhibition Reception
    Sat, Mar 14
    The Bottom
    Mar 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    We're excited to present Under the Magnolia Tree, a spring themed group exhibition featuring work from local artists!
  • AIM Meetup: Terrarium Building with Kiana
    AIM Meetup: Terrarium Building with Kiana
    Thu, Mar 12
    Plush Moon Terrarium Co.
    Mar 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Plush Moon Terrarium Co., 1423 E 5th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us at Plush Moon Terrarium Co. for a hands-on terrarium building workshop!
  • Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Story
    Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Story
    Sat, Mar 07
    Burlington Branch Library
    Mar 07, 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, This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender.
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, Feb 25
    The Bottom
    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.
  • Reel Love: Pilot with By Sunday Love
    Reel Love: Pilot with By Sunday Love
    Sat, Feb 21
    The Bottom
    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.
  • Assorted Chocolates and Flowers Exhibition Reception
    Assorted Chocolates and Flowers Exhibition Reception
    Sat, Feb 21
    The Bottom
    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!
  • Bottom Book Club | O Sinners!
    Bottom Book Club | O Sinners!
    Thu, Feb 19
    Ebony & Ivory Brewing
    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!
  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Wed, Feb 18
    Peter Kern Library
    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!
  • Fall in Love with Reading Day
    Fall in Love with Reading Day
    Sat, Feb 14
    The Bottom
    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!
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