August
Friday, Aug 7th
Back-to-School Bash
Urban Air Adventure Park Knoxville will host Back-to-School Bash on Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m., at 9626 Kingston Pike. This free-to-attend community event will feature local organizations, family-friendly activities, games, crafts, a school supply giveaway, raffle prizes and opportunities for families to connect with local resources before the new school year begins.
Saturday, Aug 8th
Shoes for School event
The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is seeking support from sponsors, vendors and volunteers for this year’s Shoes for School event. The event will be held Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Covenant Health Park. Sponsors and volunteers can register now at givebutter.com/2026-shoes-for-school-oswjdl.
Monday, Aug 10th
Knox County Schools National School Lunch Program
Knox County Schools announces its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The 2026-27 school year begins on Aug. 10, and families unable to pay for breakfast and lunch meals at school – or do not attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school – now can apply for free and reduced-price meals. Families can apply for meals through the LINQ Connect portal at https://linqconnect.com/main. Paper applications are also available.
Saturday, Aug 15th
Golden Jubilee Mass
St. John Neumann Catholic Church will hold Golden Jubilee Mass on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. Join the Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters of Mary as they celebrate their Golden Jubilee — 50 years of grace, evangelization and dedicated service to the people of God.
Saturday, Aug 15th
Emory Valley Center Dragon Boat Race
Registration is now open for the 2026 Emory Valley Center Dragon Boat Race on Saturday, August 15, at Melton Lake in Oak Ridge. Each team will race in authentic dragon boats with 10 paddlers and 1 drummer. No experience is necessary, and practice sessions will be available before race day. For more information, contact Aaron.Price@evcmail.org. Register at www.emoryvalleycenter.org/dragon-boat-race-2026/
Saturday, Aug 22nd
Fun with Farragut’s Fleet
Fun with Farragut’s Fleet returns to Mayor Bob Leonard Park from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22. This free event is a way for kids to get up close and personal with big equipment used by the Town and local law enforcement and construction organizations.
This year’s event will offer a new sensory hour from 8:30-9:30 a.m. During this time, all participating vehicles will turn off horns and lights to provide a less stimulating environment.
Event participants will include Farragut Public Works Department, Rural Metro, Smyrna Ready Mix, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, First Utility District and more.
For questions, contact Recreation and Event manager Rachel Malone at rmalone@townoffarragut.org.
Sunday, Aug 30th
13th Annual Knox Asian Festival
13th Annual Knox Asian Festival will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., at World’s Fair Park and The Knoxville Museum of Art. The Asian Cultural Parade will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Water Fountain on the Festival Lawn. During the festival, booths for each country will feature food vendors, activities and ongoing performances. Visit www.knoxasianfestival.com for tickets and more information.
September
Thursday, Sep 17th
STRIVE program
Pellissippi State Community College and Tennessee Small Business Development Center invite veterans, active-duty members of the military and their families to apply for the STRIVE program, which helps veteran entrepreneurs transform business ideas into successful ventures through hands-on training, mentorship and community support. STRIVE’s 2026 cohort will launch Sept. 17, and meet Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center at Pellissippi State’s Blount County campus. Find out if you’re eligible and register for STRIVE at www.pstcc.edu/veteran/strive/
