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8TH ANNUAL BIG KAHUNA WING FESTIVAL

September 5th | 2:00 pm-9:00pm WORLDS FAIR PARK 525 HENLEY ST. KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 The Big Kahuna Wing Festival has become one of the best culinary events in the region. This year, the 8th annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival celebrates the creation of the “Buffalo Wing.” For more information and music line-up, visit https:// www.bkwfestival.com/ticket-info/.

TASTE OF BLOUNT

September 9th | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm THEATRE IN THE PARK | MARYVILLE, TN 201 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Tie your ears back and eat your heart out! Try local favorites from Blount County restaurants, caterers, and gourmet grocers. Plus, vote for the Culinary Excellence Award Winners for best of 7 different categories. Tickets: $25 for Chamber members and $30 for the public. More information on Facebook.

SURF & TURF TAILGATE

September 17th | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm WORLDS FAIR PARK 525 HENLEY ST. KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 The event will feature a tailgate atmosphere with food vendors, beer trailers, auction items and music by The Chillbillies. All proceeds from the family-friendly tailgate will benefit Childhelp Tennessee. Ticket prices range from $80 for “early bird” to $95 the day of the event and include Under 21 and family options.

SHADES OF THE PAST

September 10th-11th | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm DOLLYWOOD SPLASH COUNTRY The Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup consists of rods, classics, and customs up to 1972. Many of the vehicles are original, preserved, classics while others are modified into modern works of art.

TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR

September 10th-19th | 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm CHILHOWEE PARK & EXPOSITION CENTER KNOXVILLE,TN This family-friendly event brings entertainment to Knoxville and the surrounding area. Fairgoers enjoy rides, live music, competitions, shows, food, actions sports, special events, and so much more! For more information, visit tnvalleyfair.org. 2021 COVENANT HEALTH MARATHON September 17th | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm WORLDS FAIR PARK 525 HENLEY ST. KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 Covenant Health is proud to serve as the title sponsor of the Knoxville Marathon. Our sponsorship reflects Covenant Health’s mission to improve the health and quality of life in East Tennessee. More information is available at knoxvillemarathon.com or on Facebook.

SOUTHEAST CRAB FEAST

September 18th | 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm NEW HARVEST PARK, KNOXVILLE, TN SouthEast Crab Feast Inc. (subsidiary of SouthEast Events LLC) is a non-profit organization that supports cancer research and treatment organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society, along with other non-profits. Event tickets are limited and historically sellout quickly. But tickets and more information at https://southeastcrabfeast.com/.

THE MAKER CITY SUMMIT

September 19th | 9:00 am-6:00 pm JACKSON TERMINAL, KNOXVILLE, TN The Maker City Summit brings together bright minds, inspirational storytellers, and successful makers to build our creative community together. This week-long series of workshops, powerful presentations, and meaningful networking leads up to the main event on Sunday, September 19, at Jackson Terminal in the Old City Knoxville, TN. For more information, visit their Facebook page or website at themakercity.org/summit.

AINSLEY’S ANGELS ROLLIN’ ON ROCKY TOP 5K

September 26th | 4:00 pm UT GARDENS 2518 JACOB DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN US 37996 The Ainsley’s Angels Race Series 4th Annual Virtual Rollin’ On Rocky Top 5K Run/Walk/Roll hosted by Ainsley’s Angels in East Tennessee. In addition to ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley’s Angels aims to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life. For more information and to register for the race, visit ainsleyangels.org.

MAKERS MARKET

First Saturday of the month | 10:00 am-2:00 pm SUSTAINABLE FUTURE CENTER | KNOXVILLE, TN 201 OGLE AVE. KNOXVILLE, TN 37920 Enjoy the music, food, kid activities, permaculture demonstration site, and of course creative things make by local people.

THE MONKEES FAREWELL TOUR

October 7th | 7:30 pm TENNESSEE THEATRE | KNOXVILLE, TN “The Monkees Farewell Tour” will feature songs that span the band’s entire career – from their 1966 self-titled debut album to 2016’s Good Times! There is an overall 4 ticket limit for this event. Tickets are limited.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK

October 17th | 3:00 pm LAKESHORE PARK | KNOXVILLE, TN 5930 LYONS VIEW PIKE, KNOXVILLE , TN Making Strides has always been more than just a walk, it’s a movement. They are making it easier for anyone, anywhere to make an impact. They’re asking you to join the movement and sign up to save lives. More information at http://makingstrideswalk.org/knoxvilletn

THRILL THE WORLD

October 30th | 6:00 pm MARKET SQUARE | KNOXVILLE, TN Have you ever wanted to dress up as a zombie and dance to Thriller? Well, here’s your chance! Thrill The World is friends, families and other local residents who each year join together with thousands of other people around the globe in an attempt to break the World Record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”! Check Facebook for more info.

SCHULZ BRÄU OKTOBERFEST 2021

September 30th-October 3rd SCHULZ BRÄU BREWING COMPANY 126 BERNARD AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917 APPLE FESTIVAL Come enjoy authentic German lagers, Bavarian decor, and all September 26th | 11:00 am-4:00 pm the Polka you can stand for this festive time of the year. Dirndls FIRST HORIZON PAVILION | CHATTANOOGA, TN and Lederhosen encouraged! The Pech & Schwefel Oktoberfest It’s prime time for APPLES at Chattanooga Market! Local really Band from Austria will on the Biergarten stage is better and you’ll taste the difference. Apple cake, apple jelly, on 09/24 - 09/26! apple pie, even apple candles – you get the idea! KNOX WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL COCKTAILS & CONVERSATIONS October 2nd | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm September 28th | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm WORLDS FAIR PARK KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART 525 HENLEY ST. KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 Artist Nick DeFord will lead an insightful conversation inspired Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, by his experience working in collage. His work explores collage and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime . Friends, through the use of text, memorabilia, cartography, embroidery, and other elements “altered to examine the relationship of families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful, magical night that includes To submit an event for future publications, contact us at info@hushh.club. identity, space, and place.” Free and open to the public. food, music, and beauty as the lanterns light up the water.

A Gallery Event featuring Ashley Gurley owner of Heritage Held Photography

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