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Now located at 2340 East Magnolia Ave, The Bottom stands as a space for building community, celebrating culture, & engaging the creativity of Black people through curated events, ongoing projects, shared resources and physical space.
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The Bottom serves as a multi-use community center that fosters change and togetherness. Our new home houses an independent bookshop, tea room, community podcast studio, research room and a creative art workshop.
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This thoughtfully curated space is a great spot to pick up a good book, meet up with friends, attend an event or co-work in a cozy corner.
You can also email us at thebottomknox@gmail.com, or call (865) 444-5915.
Interested in renting or hosting an event at The Bottom?
HOURS
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 6pm
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Elandria Williams Reading & Reasearch Room
ABOUT THE SPACE
The Research Room is named after visionary and social justice activist Elandria Williams (1979-2020). Williams, a native of East Tennessee, shed light on the racial, economic, and disability injustices that impacted the local and global communities. They are known for their leadership and work at the Highlander Research and Education Center, the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, and beyond.