Here’s what’s happening around East Tennessee today, along with helpful community resources and interesting things to discover beyond our backyard.

Tuesday Trivia

Did you know? The tiny dot above a lowercase “i” or “j” has a name: a tittle.

Today in History

  • 1835 – Charles Darwin reached the Galápagos Islands aboard the HMS Beagle, a visit that helped shape his thinking about evolution.
  • 1940 – The Royal Air Force inflicted heavy losses on Germany’s Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.
  • 1963 – Four Black girls were killed in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, a pivotal tragedy of the civil rights movement.

Tennessee Trivia

Tennessee’s official state fossil is Pterotrigonia, nicknamed “Ptero,” a Cretaceous bivalve found in the Coon Creek Formation of West Tennessee.

😊 Today’s Smile

Why did the calendar apply for a new job? It wanted better dates.

Today’s Highlights

  • Story Thyme — 10–11 a.m., Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave. Families can enjoy a nature-based story program in the garden setting. Details
  • WDVX Blue Plate Special — noon–1 p.m., Visit Knoxville Visitors Center, 301 S. Gay St. Xanthe Alexis with Ben Matthews and Richie Owens with Bob Ocker perform during the free lunchtime live-music series. Details
  • Concerts on the Square — Jazz Tuesdays — Market Square. The free September jazz series continues downtown. Details
  • J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band) — 7:30–9:30 p.m., Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville. The all-star quartet brings bluegrass, harmony vocals and American roots music to the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre. Details

Featured Resource

Knoxville Museum of Art: Admission is free, and the museum is open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday. Visitors can explore regional art and current exhibitions, including “No-Man’s Land.” Plan a visit

Community Connections

  • Muse Knoxville: Find daily sessions, programs and activities for children and families. More
  • Outdoor Knoxville: Find local hiking, cycling, paddling and outdoor activities. More
  • Zoo Knoxville: Check hours, animal experiences and special programs. More
  • Local news: Follow breaking news, weather and community updates from WBIR, WATE and WVLT. More
  • Knoxville/Knox County Planning Commission: Find agendas, meetings, minutes and planning information. More

Beyond Knoxville

  • Across Tennessee: Explore Tennessee State Parks for destinations, activities and reservations. Read more
  • National: Catch up on the latest U.S. headlines. Read more
  • Science: Follow developments in science, space, the environment and wildlife. Read more
  • Around the World: Follow international developments through United Nations News. Read more
  • Stock Market: Check the latest market numbers, trends and financial news. Read more

National Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month — The annual observance begins Sept. 15 and continues through Oct. 15, recognizing the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

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