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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

  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Tue, Jul 14
    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!
  • Gardens, Porches & Lawns: Images from The Bottom
    Gardens, Porches & Lawns: Images from The Bottom
    Gardens, Porches & Lawns: Images from The Bottom
    Wed, Jul 15
    The Bottom
    Join our Founder, Enkeshi El-Amin for an informal afternoon of conversation, photographs, and shared memories as she share updates on her ongoing research exploring everyday life in The Bottom!
  • Sew It Sell It Pitch Day
    Sew It Sell It Pitch Day
    Sew It Sell It Pitch Day
    Fri, Jul 17
    The Bottom
    We're gearing up for Pitch Day with Sew It Sell It! Come out to support our Sew It Sell It youth entrepreneurs by listening to their product pitches.
  • LitKidz Workshop: Blue
    LitKidz Workshop: Blue
    LitKidz Workshop: Blue
    Sat, Jul 18
    The Bottom
    Join us for our next LitKidz event where we'll read Blue by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond followed by an indigo dyeing activity!
  • Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood
    Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood
    Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood
    Sat, Jul 18
    Burlington Branch Library
    A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson.
  • VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood
    VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood
    VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood
    Mon, Jul 20
    Zoom
    A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson.
  • AIM Creative Recovery Session: Recovering a Sense of Safety, Identity & Power
    AIM Creative Recovery Session: Recovering a Sense of Safety, Identity & Power
    AIM Creative Recovery Session: Recovering a Sense of Safety, Identity & Power
    Thu, Jul 23
    The Bottom
    Join us for our first Creative Recovery Session, inspired by The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron! This session we'll be focusing on the first three chapters of the book, exploring what it means to recover a sense of safety, identity, and power as creative people.
  • Sew It Sell It Market Day
    Sew It Sell It Market Day
    Sew It Sell It Market Day
    Sat, Jul 25
    The Bottom
    We're gearing up for Market Day with Sew It Sell It Come out to support our Sew It Sell It youth entrepreneurs and purchase their handmade products!
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, Jul 29
    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.

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!
  • Expanding Horizons: Ceramics at The Bottom
    Expanding Horizons: Ceramics at The Bottom
    Sat, Jul 11
    The Bottom
    Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    We're pleased to present Expanding Horizons: Ceramics at The Bottom, a culminating celebration for our fourth year of free community workshops!
  • The Ice Cream Queen: In Conversation with Lokelani Alabanza
    The Ice Cream Queen: In Conversation with Lokelani Alabanza
    Sat, Jul 11
    The Bottom
    Jul 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a conversation with Lokelani Alabanza to talk about all things ice cream with the Ice Cream Queen.
  • Bottom Book Club | God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer
    Bottom Book Club | God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer
    Thu, Jun 25
    Zero/Zero Wine Bar
    Jun 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zero/Zero Wine Bar, 1211 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Our next book club features God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer by Joseph Earl Thomas!
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, Jun 24
    The Bottom
    Jun 24, 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.
  • Community Cookout
    Community Cookout
    Sat, Jun 20
    The Bottom
    Jun 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a day of food & fun at The Bottom!
  • LitKidz Workshop: At the Cookout
    LitKidz Workshop: At the Cookout
    Sat, Jun 20
    The Bottom
    Jun 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a special LitKidz event where we'll read At the Cookout by Nadia Fisher followed by a community cookout!
  • Saturday Audiobook Walk
    Saturday Audiobook Walk
    Sat, Jun 20
    Morningside Park
    Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Morningside Park, 1600 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915, USA
    Join us for an audiobook walk at Morningside Park with with Knox Girls Who Walk!
  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Wed, Jun 17
    Peter Kern Library
    Jun 17, 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!
  • LitKidz Book Fair
    LitKidz Book Fair
    Sat, Jun 06
    The Bottom
    Jun 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a day of literary fun for the whole family!
  • AIM Meetup: Stained Glass Workshop
    AIM Meetup: Stained Glass Workshop
    Thu, Jun 04
    The Bottom
    Jun 04, 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!
  • AIM Meetup: Art Installations 101
    AIM Meetup: Art Installations 101
    Tue, Jun 02
    The Bottom
    Jun 02, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for an intuitive workshop where we will learn about the basics of art installations with Landin Eldrige!
  • Medical Mistrust in Appalachia: Author Talk with Femeika Elliot
    Medical Mistrust in Appalachia: Author Talk with Femeika Elliot
    Fri, May 29
    The Bottom
    May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for a conversation with Femeika Elliot & Dr. Wendy Welch as they discuss Medical Mistrust in Appalachia!
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, May 27
    The Bottom
    May 27, 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: 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!
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