79 things to do in Powell, TN today and tonight, Wednesday, November 11. From 5 p.m.: 6 community, 5 live music, 4 general-knowledge trivia, 4 talks + ideas. Tonight: Switch & Snacks at Student Union (5 p.m.); Kayak Pool Sessions & Clinics at Student Aquatic Center (5 p.m.); Veteran's Day with Live Music by Tess Henry at Daisy's Non-alcoholic Bar and Bottle Shop (5 p.m.); The Imitation Machine with Mario Carpo at Art and Architecture Building (5:15 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Powell, TN this weekendEvery date in Powell, TNAll of Tennessee
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Student UnionKnoxville, TN7.8 mi
Community
Switch & Snacks: living room style gaming with tournaments, snacks, drinks and prizes for the top players. Open to all.
Student Union, 1502 Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37996
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Student Aquatic CenterKnoxville, TN7.9 mi
Fitness class
Whitewater kayaking in the pool: beginners get equipment and instruction, and paddlers can learn to roll, play boat, or practice rescue skills. Relaxed, no-pressure; all equipment and instruction free.
Student Aquatic Center, 2106 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Daisy's Non-alcoholic Bar and Bottle ShopMaryville, TN20 mi
Live music
Veteran's Day night: live music from Tess Henry, the Red, White & Blue Flight, and one complimentary meal, drink and cover for veterans.
Daisy's Non-alcoholic Bar and Bottle Shop, 608 Ellis Avenue, Maryville, TN 37803
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:15 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Art and Architecture BuildingKnoxville, TN8.1 mi
Talks + ideas
Mario Carpo on Generative AI as a revolutionary imitation machine, with a balanced look at its potential and limits from the design professions.
Art and Architecture Building, 1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37916
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Natalie L. Haslam Music CenterKnoxville, TN8.1 mi
Live music
A flute studio recital at the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, also streamed live online.
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37916
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and CultureKnoxville, TN8.1 mi
Talks + ideas
A Conversation with Betty Frogg and Barbara Adair, Cherokee Nation National Treasures, on preserving Cherokee tradition, language and culture, presented by the McClung Museum.
Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN 37996
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Play 2 GamesKnoxville, TN5.2 mi
Board games
Commander at P2W Games, a shop for retro video games and trading card games that runs tournaments and community events.
Play 2 Games, 3903 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
Walk-ins welcome any time during store hours.From play2wingames.com, Oct 24, 2026
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Zero/Zero Wine BarKnoxville, TN6.8 mi
Community
A book club meetup connecting readers over natural wines at Zero/Zero Wine Bar.
Zero/Zero Wine Bar, 1211 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Card games
A free Texas Hold'em poker tournament at Bearden Hill Fieldhouse, building to a quarterly mega final valued at over $2200.
Bearden Hill Fieldhouse Restaraunt, 6600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Central United Methodist ChurchKnoxville, TN7.3 mi
Community
Food & drink
A neighborhood potluck and conversation about short-term rentals at Central United Methodist Church.
Central United Methodist Church, 201 3rd Ave Third Floor, Knoxville, TN 37917
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Tennessee Valey Unitarian Universalist Church GalleryKnoxville, TN7.3 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Photographs by Yvonne Dalschen and mixed-media works by Susie Feinberg at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Free and open to the public; gallery closed Fridays.
Limited run.
Tennessee Valey Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Poker games with prizes; seasoned players and newcomers are both welcome.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Gypsy Circus Cider, 621 Lamar Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Keller Williams RealtyKnoxville, TN8.2 mi
Talks + ideas
A career night on working in real estate, including how to earn a scholarship for real estate classes.
Keller Williams Realty, 8550 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Kern's Bakery Food HallKnoxville, TN8.6 mi
Movie screening
Markets
This Veterans Day to watch Top Gun , & be sure to grab your favorite snacks & drinks.
Kern's Bakery Food Hall, 2110 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Ijams Nature CenterKnoxville, TN10 mi
Talks + ideas
An eight-class immersive workshop covering intuition and meditation, running from November 2026 through February 2027.
Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
The Music JunctionSeymour, TN17 mi
Karaoke
Karaoke ~ Live at The Music Junction in Seymour, Tennessee.
The Music Junction, 202 Williams Rd, Seymour, TN 37865
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Alumni GymMaryville, TN20 mi
Sports + fitness
Fitness · Dancing
A dance fitness class with Leighann. Free to students and staff with ID.
Alumni Gym, 110 College Hill Dr, Maryville, TN 37804
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Great Smoky Mountains Event ParkBryson City, NC54 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Smoky Mountain Christmas Lights, a drive-thru show of giant LED displays at the Great Smoky Mountains Event Park, including the Snowflake Arch, Santa’s Home at the North Pole and the Tree of Lights Tunnel.
Limited run.
Great Smoky Mountains Event Park, 1130 Hyatt Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Timeless ballroomKnoxville, TN5.5 mi
Dancing
West Coast Swing dance lessons at Timeless Ballroom.
Timeless ballroom, 7544 Oak ridge highway , Suite 13, Knoxville, TN
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Next Level Brewing CompanyKnoxville, TN7.2 mi
General-knowledge trivia
Free team trivia led by a host called the Trivia Jockey: six rounds of three questions, a halftime question, and a final where you bet up to 20 points. You get one song's length to answer each, no phones. The top three teams win prizes every night.
Next Level Brewing Company, 700 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
John C Hodges LibraryKnoxville, TN7.9 mi
Movie screening
French Film Series at John C Hodges Library in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
John C Hodges Library, 1015 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37916
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Stefanos PizzaKnoxville, TN8.9 mi
Trivia
Trivia with The Trivia Guys at Stefano's: no experience needed, just pooled group knowledge competing for prizes.
Stefanos Pizza, 10573 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Kern's Food HallKnoxville, TN13 mi
Movie screening
Movie On The Lawn: Top Gun under the stars. Bring blankets; free popcorn.
Kern's Food Hall, 2201 Kerns Rising Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Central Flats and TapsKnoxville, TN6.7 mi
General-knowledge trivia
Free team trivia led by a host called the Trivia Jockey: six rounds of three questions, a halftime question, and a final where you bet up to 20 points. You get one song's length to answer each, no phones. The top three teams win prizes every night.
Central Flats and Taps, 1204 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Yee-Haw Knoxville, TNKnoxville, TN7.2 mi
Trivia
Weekly live team trivia; gather a crew and put your knowledge to the test in an evening of brain-bustin’ fun.
Yee-Haw Knoxville, TN, 745 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Mellow Mushroom - CampusKnoxville, TN7.6 mi
General-knowledge trivia
Free team trivia led by a host called the Trivia Jockey: six rounds of three questions, a halftime question, and a final where you bet up to 20 points. You get one song's length to answer each, no phones. The top three teams win prizes every night.
Mellow Mushroom - Campus, 2109 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Boyd's Jig & ReelKnoxville, TN7.7 mi
Open mic
Live music
Weekly open mic showcasing local singer-songwriters from the Knoxville music scene.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Boyd's Jig & Reel, 101 South Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Hi-Wire Brewing TaproomKnoxville, TN8.7 mi
Trivia
Weekly trivia run by Not Rocket Science Trivia. The top three teams win a Hi-Wire gift card for draft and to-go beer or merch.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Hi-Wire Brewing Taproom, 900 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Sevier Ave Burger Co. - South KnoxKnoxville, TN8.8 mi
Music bingo
Music bingo with song titles instead of numbers on your free card. The host plays clips of hits from the 1960s to today, and the first to mark five in a row and yell SINGO wins. Four to six prizes a night, such as venue gift certificates.
Sevier Ave Burger Co. - South Knox, 1120 Sevier Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Alliance Brewing CompanyKnoxville, TN8.8 mi
Live music
Weekly open stage for singers and songwriters at Alliance Brewing Company, hosted by Tom Smith. Musicians bring an instrument or their voice to take the stage.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Alliance Brewing Company, 1130 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Trailhead Beer MarketKnoxville, TN8.9 mi
Trivia
Weekly game of Singo with The Trivia Guys at Trailhead Beer Market.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
The Greens Oak RidgeOak Ridge, TN13 mi
General-knowledge trivia
Weekly trivia night with Not Rocket Science Trivia at The Greens Oak Ridge.
The Greens Oak Ridge, 201 Tuskegee Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
House of StraysKnoxville, TN7.7 mi
Improv comedy
Pretend Friends Comedy Improv in Knoxville.
Weekly, Wednesdays
House of Strays, 205 West Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Clarence Brown TheatreKnoxville, TN7.9 mi
Theater
Clyde's (CBT) at Clarence Brown Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Bijou TheatreKnox County, TN8.0 mi
Theater
Eddie 9V in Knox County. The name belongs to an Atlanta, Georgia blues artist who started on the city's roots and blues club circuit at 15 and released Little Black Flies on Ruf Records in 2021.
Bijou Theatre, 803 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902 United States of America, Knox County, TN 37902
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Natalie L. Haslam Music CenterKnoxville, TN8.1 mi
Live music
A senior trombone recital by Matthew Walker, also livestreamed.
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37916
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Bijou TheatreKnoxville, TN8.1 mi
Theater
Eddie 9V, whose Southern soul, blues, rock and funk album Saratoga took him from 8,000 to over 800,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Now signed to Easy Eye Sound.
Bijou Theatre, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Yee-Haw Brewing (Knoxville)Knoxville, TN7.2 mi
Food & drink
Jacoozy, a jam band blending Southern rock and jam traditions, plays a Grapevine Booking concert series show at Yee-Haw Brewing.
Yee-Haw Brewing (Knoxville), 745 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 p.m. Eastern Time
Card games
Runs across the dates shown. A free Texas Hold'em poker tournament at Bearden Hill Fieldhouse, building to a quarterly mega final valued at over $2200.
Limited run.
Bearden Hill Fieldhouse Restaraunt, 6600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
Holiday Inn & Suites Convention Center – Pigeon ForgePigeon Forge, TN31 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. An RSO school class on the regulations and safety of handling fixed nuclear devices, including how to design a safety program, ionizing radiation theory, monitoring and measuring radiation, D.O.T. requirements, operating and emergency procedures, health effects, applying for or renewing licenses, and State and NRC regulations.
Limited run.
Holiday Inn & Suites Convention Center – Pigeon Forge, 2905 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
Bryson City, NCBryson City, NC55 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A Wilderness First Responder certification course, the recognized industry standard for backcountry medicine.
Limited run.
Bryson City, NC, 13077 West Highway 19, Bryson City, NC 28713
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
First Baptist Church Pigeon ForgePigeon Forge, TN31 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. A counseling workshop that puts its knowledge into practice, costing $350 to $475.
Limited run.
First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, 3290 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Paul V. Hamilton Center for the ArtsCumberland Gap, TN44 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. The LMU Art Program presents work by new faculty member Erin Tucker, exploring identity, memory and humanity through clothing and domestic objects.
Limited run.
Lincoln Memorial University
Paul V. Hamilton Center for the Arts, 703 Brooklyn St., Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Redeemer City Church at OakwoodKnoxville, TN6.2 mi
Live music
Runs across the dates shown. Christmas Chorus, a FREE experience for women to sing a cappella in the barbershop style with an award winning chorus, including the annual Christmas Show.
Limited run.
Redeemer City Church at Oakwood, 111 E Columbia Ave, Knoxville, TN
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 11619 Parkside DrKnoxville, TN13 mi
Fitness class
Runs across the dates shown. No Boundaries runs a four-week coached program that gets beginners ready for the Hot to Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day, with weekly group runs or walks. Walkers and runners of all levels are welcome, and the program includes talks on nutrition, gear, and avoiding injury.
Limited run.
Venue at 11619 Parkside Dr, 11619 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
8 a.m. Eastern Time
Clarence Brown TheatreKnoxville, TN7.9 mi
Theater
Runs across the dates shown. Clarence Brown Theatre 2026-2027 Season in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Ongoing.
Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
Ongoing through May 2, 2027, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through May 2, 2027
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Family
Runs across the dates shown. A free in-person group where autistic or ADHD kids and teens ages 4–17 build friendships. Parents stay, and siblings are welcome.
Ongoing.
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic Church, 858 Louisville Rd., Alcoa, TN
Ongoing through Aug 21, 2027, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Aug 21, 2027
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11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Knox Neuro Wellness and Support CenterKnoxville, TN8.6 mi
Community
Food & drink
Runs across the dates shown. A monthly lunch and learn for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Free.
Ongoing.
Knox Neuro Wellness and Support Center, 9050 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923
Ongoing through Nov 30, 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Nov 30
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Daisy's Non-alcoholic Bar and Bottle ShopMaryville, TN20 mi
Community
Game night
Runs across the dates shown. Friendly Magic: The Gathering play at Daisy's, a non-alcoholic bar: bring your own deck and grab a drink. New players are always welcome.
Ongoing.
Daisy's Non-alcoholic Bar and Bottle Shop, 608 Ellis Avenue, Maryville, TN 37803
Ongoing through Dec 20, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Dec 20
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4 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Pigeon Forge WinterfestPigeon Forge, TN32 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A free seasonal celebration featuring a headline performance by The Sound, visits with Santa and his reindeer, ice skating, bounce houses, and free tastings from local restaurants.
Ongoing.
Pigeon Forge Winterfest, 186 Old Mill Avenue, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Ongoing through Jan 31, 2027, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Jan 31, 2027
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