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Enjoy these photos from some of our recent special events. Don't those people look like they're having fun?!

Want to get involved?  Volunteer for our events here.

 

 

ART & ARCHITECTURE TOUR

Friday, May 18, 5:00 p.m. | The Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street

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Knox Heritage presents the sixth annual Art & Architecture Tour, a guided walking tour of historic sites along historic Gay Street in downtown Knoxville, on Friday, May 18.  The stops on the tour are featured based on winning submissions to Knox Heritage’s photography contest. The Art & Architecture Tour is sponsored by Jupiter Entertainment, Bennett Galleries, the Bijou Theatre, and Russell Printing Options.

Knox Heritage events almost always include an opportunity for social gathering and good food and drink.  In keeping with that tradition, the Art & Architecture Tour commences at 5:00 p.m. in the upstairs Gallery at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, for wine and hors d’oeuvres for ticketholders.  At 6:30 p.m., the tour group departs on the route, based on the locations of the winning photographs.  Serving as special tour guides for the event are Kim Trent, Executive Director of Knox Heritage; and Jack Neely, local historian, journalist, and author.

The photos will be displayed in the Bijou Theatre gallery through June 29.

Tickets are $40.00 each and include the reception at the Bijou Theatre, the guided walking tour, and a packet of postcards featuring the winning images.  Space is limited. Purchase tickets at the button above or call 523-8008 by May 15.

 

 

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR BROCHURE LAUNCH

Departing from the Visitor’s Center, 301 S. Gay Street, we’ve created the definitive self-guided walking tour for downtown Knoxville. 
Help us celebrate the launching of this brochure by joining Kim Trent as she leads a group on a portion of the tour. You’ll get your own copy to keep! 
Tours leave at 11 am and 2pm May 19th. Free!

 

 

LOST & FOUND LUNCHEON

Tuesday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. | The Square Room, 4 Market Square

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Dr. Joan Markel, the Civil War curator of UT's McClung Museum; Carol Evans, Executive Director of the Legacy Parks Foundation; and Steve Dean, president of the East Tennessee Civil War Alliance will lead a discussion on the Civil War in Knoxville and today's efforts to preserve battle sites.  $15 includes the talk and lunch.  RSVP by May 17.

 

PERSPIRE FOR PRESERVATION 402 Oak Grove Rd. Sharps Chapel, TN 37866

 

Meet at Knox Heritage, 1300 N Broadway, Contact: Ethiel Garlington 865-523-8008

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The 1930s Oak Grove School (402 Oak Grove Road, Sharps Chapel, TN 37866) is on the East Tennessee’s Endangered Heritage list.  Volunteers have been working on the school for a couple of years.  On May 30 Knox Heritage and ETPA volunteers will team up with others to paint the exterior of the school.

Please meet at Knox Heritage office (1300 N. Broadway) at 8:30 am if you’d like to carpool or follow others to the school.  We will return to Knox Heritage by 4:00 pm.  Please wear sturdy shoes, clothes for painting, and a hat for sun protection.  Also, please bring painting supplies (brushes, caulk guns, scrapers, step ladders, etc.).  Lunch and water will be provided.

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