The Emporium Juried Exhibition

The Professional Photographers of East Tennessee (PPETN) proudly announce their 2026 Photo Expo, Collected Exposure: A Gathering of Creative Perspectives by the Professional Photographers of East Tennessee.

New Community Mural at Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge

The Friends of the Grove Theater board has released the official rendering for a new large-scale mural on the theater’s unique façade.

Appalachian Ballet Company to Host Emerald Masquerade Ball

The Emerald Masquerade Ball is poised to be an unforgettable evening, celebrating 55 years of the Appalachian Ballet Company and its significant impact on the arts in Maryville.

A Secret Time Travel Meeting and Comedy Show Comes To The Secret City

A time-travel comedy show is coming to the Secret City. New York City writer-performer Shawn Wickens will present a late-night preview of Secret Time Travel Meeting at the 2026 Secret City Improv Comedy Festival.

Little Ponderosa Zoo to Host Annual Fall Festival

Fall Festival! This festive event features 20+ vendors, multiple live bluegrass acts, food trucks, fall activities, seasonal decorations, and animal encounters.