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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

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 05
    The Bottom
    Jul 05, 2025, 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 third full year of free community workshops!
  • Bottom Book Club | Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
    Bottom Book Club | Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
    Thu, Jun 26
    Ebony & Ivory Brewing
    Jun 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ebony & Ivory Brewing, 2300 N Central St #101, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Our next book club features the classic, Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, Jun 25
    The Bottom
    Jun 25, 2025, 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: Tell Me About Juneteenth
    LitKidz Workshop: Tell Me About Juneteenth
    Sat, Jun 21
    The Bottom
    Jun 21, 2025, 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 Tell Me About Juneteenth by Kortney Nash. We’ll have storytime followed by an activity where kidz will make Juneteenth bracelets!
  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Wed, Jun 18
    Peter Kern Library
    Jun 18, 2025, 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 | Grown
    VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | Grown
    Tue, Jun 17
    Zoom
    Jun 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom
    A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson.
  • BCM: Intro to Vogue: Explore Your Style with Karma Stylz
    BCM: Intro to Vogue: Explore Your Style with Karma Stylz
    Sat, Jun 07
    Zoom
    Jun 07, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join us for an introduction to vogue with Karma Stylz! We'll explore the cultural foundation of this legendary dance form and tap into individuality through movement and choreography.
  • BCM: DIY Book Binding
    BCM: DIY Book Binding
    Tue, Jun 03
    The Bottom
    Jun 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join workshop leader George Habeib as we learn the basics of book binding!
  • Banned Book Club | Grown
    Banned Book Club | Grown
    Sat, May 31
    Knox County Library - Lawson McGhee
    May 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Knox County Library - Lawson McGhee, 500 W Church Ave Knoxville, TN
    A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson.
  • Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
    Wed, May 28
    The Bottom
    May 28, 2025, 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.
  • Spring Clothing Swap with BGE Knox Hub
    Spring Clothing Swap with BGE Knox Hub
    Sat, May 24
    The Bottom
    May 24, 2025, 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 swap!
  • BCM: West African Drumming
    BCM: West African Drumming
    Mon, May 19
    The Bottom
    May 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join workshop leader Corey Hodge in exploring music within the African Diaspora!
  • BCM: Own Your Narrative: Digital Storytelling for Black Creatives
    BCM: Own Your Narrative: Digital Storytelling for Black Creatives
    Sun, May 18
    Zoom
    May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join workshop leader Hazel Eden as we learn about the power of digital storytelling and the basics of content creation!
  • Ceramic Soul Old City Market Pop Up
    Ceramic Soul Old City Market Pop Up
    Sun, May 18
    S Central St.
    May 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    S Central St., S Central St. Knoxville, TN
    Shop unique handmade pieces from our Ceramic Soul Collective!
  • Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
    Wed, May 14
    Peter Kern Library
    May 14, 2025, 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 Workshop: Sparrow Loves Birds
    LitKidz Workshop: Sparrow Loves Birds
    Sat, May 10
    The Bottom
    May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join us for our next LitKidz event, where we'll read Sparrow Loves Birds by Murry Burgess. We’ll have storytime followed by an activity where kidz will make a bird feeder.
  • Back to Our Roots Exhibition Reception
    Back to Our Roots Exhibition Reception
    Fri, May 09
    The Bottom
    May 09, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    We're excited to present Back to Our Roots, an exhibition curated by Kalil White exploring environmental justice and BIPOC connections to land!
  • Creating Our Colors: Youth Art Workshop
    Creating Our Colors: Youth Art Workshop
    Sat, May 03
    The Bottom
    May 03, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Join local artist Chase Williamson for a free youth art workshop exploring the basics of color theory and how to mix realistic skin tones!
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