EVENTS

Upcoming

Sat, Dec 07
The Bottom
Storytime with Santa
Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Children's storytime and family photo hour!
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Sun, Dec 08
Virtual Event
My Black Country Book Talk and Holiday Party
Dec 08, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Virtual Event
Join us for a special holiday event with Alice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author of My Black Country.
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Tue, Dec 10
The Bottom
Holiday Shopping Party
Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Shop local, find the perfect gifts, and let us help make your holidays stress-free!
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Wed, Dec 11
Peter Kern Library
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Dec 11, 2024, 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
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Fri, Dec 13
The Bottom
BCM: En-joy-dery with Bry: Creating Joy Through the Collaboration of Traditional Art Styles and Modern Day Interests
Dec 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our next Black Creatives Meetup explores embroidery, joy, & a few things in between!
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Sat, Dec 14
The Bottom
Banned Book Club | The Hate U Give
Dec 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
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Sat, Dec 14
The Bottom
The Sewing Circle Exhibition Reception
Dec 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
We're excited to present The Sewing Circle, a group exhibition of quilts from the community members who participated in our 4-week sewing program.
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Tue, Dec 17
The Bottom
Write it Out with Shade Tree Therapy: Empowering Others Through Words
Dec 17, 2024, 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.
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Thu, Dec 19
Ebony & Ivory Brewing
Bottom Book Club | Here For It by R. Eric Thomas
Dec 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ebony & Ivory Brewing, 2300 N Central St #101, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our next book club features the memoir Here For It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America by R. Eric Thomas!
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Fri, Dec 20
The Bottom
Tiny Bookshop Concert: An Evening with Taber Gable
Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our concert series is back! Grab a friend on Friday 12/20 & join us for an evening of music, tea and conversation. Tiny Bookshop Concerts are a series of live performances showcasing local talent in an intimately empowering environment!
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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!

Past Events

Fri, Dec 06
The Art of Candle Making
The Bottom
Details
Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Make a holiday-scented candle during this cozy candle-making workshop! Alcohol will not be provided, but we encourage you to BYOB.
Sat, Nov 23
Fall Book & Art Swap
The Bottom
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Nov 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Bring new or gently used books & art pieces in need of a new home, and find new-to-you books and artwork to take with you!
Fri, Nov 22
Tiny Bookshop Concert: An Evening with Hazi
The Bottom
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Nov 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our concert series is back! Grab a friend on Friday 11/22 & join us for an evening of music, tea and conversation. Tiny Bookshop Concerts are a series of live performances showcasing local talent in an intimately empowering environment!
Wed, Nov 20
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Peter Kern Library
Details
Nov 20, 2024, 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
Tue, Nov 19
Write it Out with Shade Tree Therapy: Celebrating Success and Acknowledging Growth
The Bottom
Details
Nov 19, 2024, 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.
Mon, Nov 18
BCM Charms & Chronicles: Storytelling Through Object
The Bottom
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Nov 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join workshop leader Jaz Parks, owner of Childlike Creative, as we explore techniques of creating charm jewelry & how to craft stories with them!
Sat, Nov 09
Liquid Blackness Exhibition Reception
The Bottom
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Nov 09, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
We're excited to present Liquid Blackness, a solo exhibition of water paintings from artist Chase Williamson - join us for the exhibition reception on 11/9!
Sat, Nov 09
LitKidz Workshop: Bring Me Some Apples and I'll Make You a Pie
The Bottom
Details
Nov 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
This LitKidz event is all about pie! Each family will receive a book and an apple pie making kit. Don't miss out!
Mon, Nov 04
Listening to the Voice-Body with isabel crespo pardo
The Bottom
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Nov 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Workshop leader isa will facilitate a discussion about listening to the deep knowing that lives in our bodies, and will lead the group through warmups and exercises aimed at reacquainting ourselves with our voice-body. No musical knowledge is necessary to attend, just a willingness to experiment!
Wed, Oct 30
Write it Out with Shade Tree Therapy: Balance and Boundaries
The Bottom
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Oct 30, 2024, 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, Oct 26
Grand Anniversary Celebration
2340 E Magnolia Ave
Details
Oct 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
2340 E Magnolia Ave, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us in celebrating 4 years of The Bottom!
Fri, Oct 25
Black Creatives Meetup: Meet Us at the Gallery!
UT Downtown Gallery
Details
Oct 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Join us for a demo & artist talk meet up at the UT Downtown Gallery with artist William Downs. More information below!
Fri, Oct 25
Trunk or Treat with the Boys and Girls Club
317 McConnell St
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Oct 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
317 McConnell St, 317 McConnell St, Knoxville, TN 37915, USA
Join us at the Boys & Girls Club Trunk or Treat event!
Wed, Oct 23
Bottom Book Club | Goodbye Earl: A Revenge Novel by Leesa Cross-Smith
Ebony & Ivory Brewing
Details
Oct 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ebony & Ivory Brewing, 2300 N Central St #101, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our next book club features the thriller, Goodbye Earl: A Revenge Novel by Leesa Cross-Smith!
Sat, Oct 19
LitKidz Workshop: Your Voice, Your Vote with Damon Rawls
The Bottom
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Oct 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
LitKidz is back on October 19 with a special storytime led by Knox County 1st District Commissioner, Damon Rawls!
Wed, Oct 16
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Peter Kern Library
Details
Oct 16, 2024, 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
Thu, Oct 10
Spooky Stories: A Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Details
Oct 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Virtual Event
We're showcasing spooky books by black authors that are a perfect read for the Halloween season!
Thu, Oct 03
Black Creatives Meetup: Meet Us at the Gallery!
UT Downtown Gallery
Details
Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Join us for a meet up at the UT Downtown Gallery as we explore the Black Women of Print exhibition: Lore: What We Were Told | What We Saw | What We Tell Ourselves. More details below!