Here’s what’s happening around East Tennessee today, along with helpful community resources and interesting things to discover beyond our backyard.
Tuesday Trivia
Tuesday Trivia: Every expert was once a beginner.
Highlights
- Preschool Story Time, A free weekly Tuesday preschool program, 10-11 a.m. at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike, 37914. Engaging stories, nature exploration, hands-on gardening, crafts, and other activities that nurture the youngest gardeners and their grownups are offered April- October.
- Jazz on the Square has live music when Concerts on the Square (opens in new window), the City’s free live music series presented by First Century Bank on Market Square. On Tuesday nights in May, June, and July, some of Knoxville’s most talented jazz musicians perform in a lineup booked by Knoxville Jazz Orchestra director Vance Thompson. Bring your own chairs for first-come, first-served seating. No food or beer will be sold on Market Square. Food is available for takeout from restaurants, but alcohol can only be consumed inside establishments or on their patios. A full calendar is posted at gov/Concerts (opens in new window).
- Broadway Academy of Performing Arts: Ballroom and Partner Dancing: This is an inclusive drop-in 90-minute class that covers the basics of partnered social dancing, including lead and follow, dance etiquette, basic rhythm, and some patterns. Each week we will cover a different dance. This week it is the waltz. The suggested cost of this class is $15 per student; however, no one will be turned away due to inability to pay full price. Parking at Broadway Academy of Performing Arts is located in the rear of the building on Lamar Street. Street parking is also available.
Featured Resource
Outdoor Knoxville: A calendar produced by Legacy Parks Foundation has a comprehensive list of upcoming local outdoor events. Find it here.
Community Calendar
Looking for more to do? Here are upcoming events and activities across East Tennessee.
Ijams Nature Center offers programs, activities, and events for all ages on a weekly basis, and almost every day. Check their Calendar of Events here.
July Outdoor Concert Series: The Downtown Maryville Alliance announces the launch of a free, outdoor concert series coming to the Charles West Amphitheater in Jack Greene Park each Thursday during the months of June and July 2026. This inaugural season will feature an exciting lineup of regional and national talent, bringing live music to downtown Maryville each Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Below are the dates and performers:
- July 23 – J & The Causeways
- July 30 – Wyatt Ellis
Visit Knoxville published 2026 Guide: The free 2026 Official Knoxville Visitors Guide is now available: Visitors Guide.
Helpful Community Links
Connect with local news: Follow breaking news, weather, and community updates from WBIR, WATE, and WVLT.
KCS Calendar: Stay informed with Knox County Schools calendar here.
Knoxville/Knox County Planning Commission: The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.
KUB Construction: Traffic advisories and construction-related impacts are communicated primarily through the online construction map .
Mayor’s Kickin’ It with Kincannon: City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon shares a monthly podcast Kickin’ It with Kincannon.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs weekly podcast: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides a weekly podcast.
Weather: The latest weather forecasts from WBIR Weather.
Across Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains Travel: Keep up to date on the TN/NC park Basic Information, Visitor Centers, Park Closures and Alerts, Parking Tags, Camping, Hiking, and general Visit Planning, all here.
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for All: The TN Vacation website links visitors to any region of Tennessee, featuring up-to-date venues and performances for all ages and preferences.
Tennessee Travel Information: As you make travel plans, get information on all travel issues across Tennessee, here.
Across America
Today is National Waterpark Day: Originally founded in 2017, this annual holiday serves as a perfect mid-summer opportunity to hit the slides, enjoy lazy rivers, and cool off with family and friends.
National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US.
Congress: See this week’s meetings in Weekly Review
Entertainment: Latest in Movies, Music, TV, Books, Arts, Design, Celebrities at Google Entertainment.
Science: Latest in Environment, Space, Physics, Genetics, and Wildlife, at Google Science.
Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR, & more sports at Google Sports.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court: Follow the decisions of the top court here
Around the World
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
Today in History
1868 – 14th Amendment certified.
1945 – B-25 hit the Empire State Building.Tennessee Trivia
Did you know? The Tennessee River is about 652 miles long.
😊 Today’s Smile
Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up.
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