September

Saturday, Sep 6th Butterfly Festival The 10th University of Tennessee Arboretum Society Annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at UT Arboretum Auditorium and surrounding grounds, 901 S. Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. Activities include the UT Insect Zoo, two butterfly tents, educational speakers, children’s activities, local artisans, food trucks and dulcimer music. Co-sponsored by the UT Forest Resources Research and Education Center, this educational event is designed for children and adults of all ages. For more information, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org

November

Saturday, Nov 1st Outdoor Farmers Market Season Dixie Lee Farmers Market is well under way with its Outdoor Farmers Market Season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Nov. 1 at The Reniassance - Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. “We are committed to bringing you the freshest and most delicious fruits, vegetables, and other locally sourced products,” a DL Farmers Market press release stated.” Our farmers work hard to bring their harvest to your table, and our artisans craft unique products that you won’t find anywhere else.”