Have a drink in a place you might not expect around Knoxville. | Photo via @thevault_knoxville
An unusual spot for a bar? Drink again. These two Knoxville bars are bringing a different kind of experience to the beverage scene.
The Vault | Step inside what once was the Holston Bank to sip on craft cocktails — we’ll definitely be building our own martinis.
Pretentious Beer Co. | You know what happens when a glass artist opens a brewery — you get to sip ice-cold beers while watching the in-house glassware be produced in real time.
“Love Island USA” Reunion Watch Party | 9 p.m. | Yee-Haw Brewing Co. | Free+ | Big screens, big drama, bigger vibes — grab a brew and settle in to watch the cast of this reality show talk about the season.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Knox Comedy All-Stars | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barrelhouse Knoxville | $10 | Experience the funniest stand up comedians in Knoxville and beyond.
Walk-in Tarot Readings | 5-8 p.m. | Learn Heal Grow | $20 | If you’re looking for guidance from the cosmos, take part in an evening of intuitive insight + connection.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
“The Two Gentlemen of Verona” | 2-3:30 p.m. | Knoxville Museum of Art | Free | Have a seat in the garden to see the Clarence Brown Theatre’s production of this Shakespearean play.
Stammtisch | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Schulz Bräu Brewing Co. | Free | Practice your German — whether you’re a beginner or proficient — with this German conversation group.
Thursday, Aug. 28
Tour Covenant Health Park | 1-4 p.m. | Covenant Health Park | Free, RSVP | Explore the new ballpark and stadium and learn about its video and technology at this tour powered by Motorola.
TRISO-X, a subsidiary of X-energy, has plans to build a first-in-the-nation fuel fabrication facility in Oak Ridge — powering reactors across the country. WBIR reporter Emily Crabtree takes a look into the $900 million investment. (WBIR)
Mansion Monday
Live in the crown jewel of East Tennessee architecture with this 1889 Victorian-style home in the Happy Holler neighborhood. The use of stained glass + library sold us — what’s your favorite detail?
Biz
Knoxville City Council recently approved changes to its rules on patios that extend into public spaces to create more outdoor options. Now, businesses located outside of the Downtown Knoxville Alliance can apply for patio permits that would extend onto sidewalks. (Knox News)
Festival
The Big Ears Festival is putting together a special Knoxville Broadcast project on Friday, Oct. 16 + Saturday, Oct. 17. Award-winning composer Lisa Bielawa will create a spatial symphony, using text submitted by the community. Get involved.
Mailbag
When you subscribed, you may have received an email asking for your favorite local restaurant — and yes, we’ve been reading every response. Reader Deborah B., for instance, has several favorites: “So many to choose from! Kefi!” Make sure to check out more new + coming soon restaurants.
Read
Now in Books recently made a guide of what novels to read based on your state. To be read in Tennessee? Ashley Jordan’s “Once Upon a Time in Dollywood” — which also happens to be Reese’s Book Club pick for August. Check for the title at Good Girl Books.
Pets
Forget Whiskers and Mittens — Jack is the most popular cat name in Tennessee, according to a new study. Have a better moniker in mind for a feline friend? Meet adoptable cats at the Humane Society of Tennessee Valley who still need a name — and a home. (Newsweek)
Sports
The SEC is officially going to go into a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026. Hear from the local experts on the SEC with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
The stage is set for live music at Open Chord. | Photo via @alexlopez_music
Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Knoxville is a stop on 15 major artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Rock
The Stews | Friday, Sept. 5 | The Mill & Mine | See this indie rock band with local act Connor Kelly & The Time Warp as the opener.
Bowling for Soup | Sunday, Nov. 9 | The Mill & Mine | Don’t say you “Almost” went to this show — you won’t want to miss this iconic rock band from the 1990s + early 2000s.
Pop
Molly Tuttle | Sunday, Sept. 28 | Tennessee Theatre | See this artist known for her “flatpicking, clawhammer, and crosspicking guitar prowess.”
Jonas Brothers | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center | Celebrate two decades of the Jo Bros with guest All-American Rejects.
Country
The Brothers Comatose | Friday, Oct. 9 | Open Chord | Hailing from the West coast, you can hear songs like “Harvest Moon” + “Brothers.”
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Dogwood Arts Festival, slated for April 24-26, is in the midst of its planning stages + vendor applications are now open for artists, performers, makers, and nonprofits. Bonus: See the festival through a 1980s lens.
