Building with The Bottom: A Community Day Against Book Bans
Fri, Oct 09
|KBGA Dogwood Center
Join us for a powerful day of conversation and community centered on banned books. We'll discuss the power of books, the realities of censorship in Tennessee, and the importance of upholding the freedom to read.
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
KBGA Dogwood Center, 2832 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914
About the Event
Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.
As we continue to see challenges to books in Knox County Schools and across the state of Tennessee, we are hosting this symposium event in partnership with PEN America during Banned Books Week to shed light on the issue and have a day full of thoughtful action.
This banned book symposium will feature:
A panel discussion from regional experts
Fun and educational activities for the whole family
A banned book and resource fair hosted by The Bottom, featuring other community organizations
Tickets
Pay What You Can
This event is free but we encourage you to donate to our organization. Suggested donation: $15-$20. Lunch and coffee will be served at the event.
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