A lot of performances happen in these walls. | Photo via @ryanricheal
Dust off your dancing shoes and break open your piggy bank, because Knoxville’s live music lineup this year is full of iconic performers.
No matter your favorite genre, there’s a concert bound to hit the right note. Check out these musicians, bands, and singers set to take a K-Town stage in 2026.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb | Saturday, Feb. 14 | Tennessee Theatre | Known for: “Washed Over Me”
Justin Moore | Friday, Feb. 20 | Knoxville Civic Auditorium | Known for: “Small Town USA”
Toto | Monday, Feb. 23 | Tennessee Theatre | Known for: “Africa”
Bailey Zimmerman | Friday, Feb. 27 | Food City Center | Known for: “Fall in Love” Eric Church | Thursday, March 5 | Food City Center | Known for: “Springsteen”
Aly & AJ | Thursday, March 5 | The Mill & Mine | Known for: “Potential Breakup Song”
Jake Owen | Sunday, March 8 | Bijou Theatre | Known for: “Barefoot Blue Jean Night”
Several East Tennessee events were rescheduled over the weekend due to inclement weather. See the new dates for comedian Nate Bargatze’s Food City Center show, the Special Olympics 2026 State Winter Games, and more happenings. (WBIR)
Closing
It’s the last call for Old City staple PostModern Spirits. The distillery will close Sunday, Jan. 31 after 10 years on West Jackson Avenue. In an announcement, staff attributed the decision to a “changing and increasingly challenging environment.” (Inside of Knoxville)
Show
Mark your calendars:The Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show is set for Friday, Feb. 6–Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Knoxville Convention Center, bringing together top vendors in home improvement, interior design, appliances, and more.
Mansion Monday
A rare lakefront estate in Farragut is up for grabs. Tucked in a cul-de-sac on more than two private acres, the custom home features a covered boat dock, outdoor kitchen, and plenty of room for lawn games and backyard barbecues.
Open
A Dopo Pizza is back to slinging pies following a weeklong refresh that included interior updates, a replaced oven floor, and a new sprinkler system. The fan-favorite spot will celebrate its 10th anniversary later this year.
Eat
Which food best represents Tennessee? According to a new Talker Research survey of 5,000 Americans, it’s barbecue. No surprise there. Satisfy your cravings with this guide to Knoxville’s barbecue scene. (Visit Knoxville)
Sports
The Vols have shaken up their defense with four high-impact transfers. Hear from the local experts on the Tennessee Volunteers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Brrr, it’s been chilly here in K-Town. To warm our hearts, we’re taking a snowy stroll down memory lane.
This photo captures two friendly folks pushing a Knox County school bus on Cedar Bluff in February 1986. Scroll through Knoxville’s winter archives for more, including a local store advertising a bagged snow special in 1978 — yes, really.
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Do smaller homes house happier people?Studies show that moving into a bigger home doesn’t always boost life satisfaction — sometimes it does the opposite. Case in point: This eclectic downtown condo proves that less can be more.
