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Knox County Schools Art Department |
| The Knox County Schools Art Department, through the outstanding professionalism of dedicated and experienced administration, staff and teachers, provides an unparalleled level of Art instruction to the young people of Knox County. |
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Knox Heritage, Inc. |
| Works to preserve structures and places with historic or cultural significance. Established in 1974 as a non-profit educational corporation, Knox Heritage is chartered by the state of Tennessee and governed by a board of directors representing all areas of our community. |
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Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center |
| Thirty-five years as a teaching facility for visual arts, fitness, dance, music, and cooking classes. |
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Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum |
| Forty-four acre “secret garden” in East Knoxville with significance for the cultural and horticultural history of Knoxville as well as historical data from Civil War and Native American activity on the property. |
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Knoxville Choral Society |
| An auditioned symphonic chorus of more than 150 voices, offering excellence through professional choral performances, the commissioning of new works, the promotion of music education, and cultural outreach. |
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Knoxville Jazz Orchestra |
| A 17-piece big band with five saxophones, four trombones, five trumpets, piano, bass, and drums comprised of East Tennessee’s top professional musicians and performing a wide range of music from America’s jazz tradition. |
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Knoxville Museum of Art |
| The Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates the art and artists of East Tennessee past and present, introduces new art and new ideas, educates and serves a diverse community, enhances Knoxville’s quality of life and economic development, and operates ethically, responsibly, and transparently as a public trust. |
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Knoxville Opera Company |
| Providing the highest quality locally-produced opera, educating the community about opera and its role in our culture, and presenting new works. Also producing the annual Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair each spring to 70,000+ attendees. |
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Knoxville Symphony Orchestra |
| A full symphonic orchestra, supporting a core of full-time professional musicians, performing more than 200 programs each season and reaching more than 160,000 children and adults each year. |
Knoxville Watercolor Society |
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Contact: 1915 Stonebrook Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923 (865) 690-1077 | E-mail |
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| The purpose of KWS is to educate the members and the community to an understanding and acceptance of watercolor and water media as a significant art form. |
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Knoxville Writers Guild |
| www.knoxvillewritersguild.org | |
| The Guild meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Laurel Theatre in Knoxville and seeks to facilitate a broad, inclusive, and egalitarian community among area writers; provide a forum for information, support, and sharing; help members improve and market their writing skills; and promote writing and creativity in the wider community.. |
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Knoxville Zoo |
| www.knoxville-zoo.org | |
| Open 364 days of the year, weather permitting (closed on Christmas Day, December 25). Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. |
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K-Town Sound Show Chorus |
| www.ktownsound.org | |
| K-Town Sound Show Chorus is the new chorus in Knoxville that's dedicated to fun, fellowship, and exciting musical growth! We are an a cappella show chorus affiliated with Sweet Adelines International. Our members consist of women of all ages and walks of life. If you can carry a tune, we want you! |
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Mabry-Hazen House |
| www.mabryhazen.com | |
| Built in 1858, the Mabry-Hazen House served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. This stately, elegant home of the Victorian and Civil War periods showcases one of the largest original family collections in America. |
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Marble Springs State Historic Site |
| www.marblesprings.net | |
| Home of Governor John Sevier (1745-1815), American frontiersman, soldier, and politician, who was a leading figure during the frontier period in the Old Southwest and became the first governor of Tennessee. |
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Market Square District Association |
| www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com | |
| Our vision is for Knoxville’s Market Square to become one of the South’s finest historic districts in which to shop, dine, work, live, and enjoy the unique artistic and cultural heritage of East Tennessee. |
Frank H. McClung Museum |
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| http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu | |
| A general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, local history, and natural history. The exhibits document ways of life, cultural trends, and technologies from prehistoric times to the present day, and showcase much of Tennessee's past -- its geology, history, art, and culture. |
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Mighty Mud |
| www.mightymudclay.com | |
| Ceramic supplies, art classes and workshops, artist studios, and a finished artwork gallery. |
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Momentum Dance Lab |
| www.momentumdancelab.com | |
| A collective of dancers striving for excellence in dance through artistic exploration, performance and education. |
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| www.monroearts.com | |
| Local arts agency serving Monroe County and surrounding counties of East Tennessee. Offering a variety of professional programs and working with area schools, churches and civic organizations to provide arts education programs, artist residencies and more. |
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| www.museumofappalachia.org | |
| A living history museum of pioneer, frontier, and early artifacts of mountain life in the Southern Appalachians. |
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Oak Ridge Art Center |
| www.oakridgeartcenter.org | |
| Supporting the experience, enjoyment of, and participation in the visual arts with a world class collection in the museum, a rotating schedule of exhibitions in our galleries, and a visual arts education center with classes and workshops. |
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Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association |
| www.orcba.org | |
| The oldest continuously chartered non-profit dance organization in Tennessee. While classical ballet is the primary art form, modern, character, and ethnic dance have also shared the ORCBA stage for two productions a year. |
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Oak Ridge Playhouse |
| www.orplayhouse.com | |
| One of the most thriving community theatres in East Tennessee and one of the oldest in the Southeastern USA. In continuous operation since 1943, the Playhouse offers a diverse season of musicals, comedies, dramas, and children's plays. |
Oak Ridge Revitilization Effort |
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| www.revitalizeoakridge.org | |
| The Oak Ridge Revitalization Effort (ORRE) is a not-for- profit organization comprised of residents, merchants, property owners and members of the public with a shared vision for the historic core of Oak Ridge. |
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Old Gray Cemetery |
| www.oldgraycemetery.org | |
| Established in 1850 as part of the Rural Cemetery Movement, the thirteen acres contain many examples of Victorian art and architecture. Named for the English poet Thomas Gray, author of Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. |
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Pellissippi State Foundation |
| www.pstcc.edu | |
Powell Playhouse Inc. |
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| www.powellplayhouseinc.com | |
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Ramsey House Plantation |
| www.ramseyhouse.org | |
| Ramsey House was built in 1797 by Knoxville's first builder, Thomas Hope, for Francis Alexander Ramsey. The structure is significant for original interior and exterior architectural features and its period decorative art collection. The Ramsey Family was one of the first families to settle the Knoxville area, playing vital roles in developing civic, educational and cultural institutions. |
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Red Line Gallery |
| www.redlinegallery.net | |
| Our 1600 sq ft gallery is located in the Village Green Center in the heart of Farragut. We represent both emerging and established local, national and international artists who work within a broad range of styles and subject matter. Whether you're a first time buyer or long time collector, we're sure you'll find something special at Red Line Gallery. |
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School Support |
| www.schoolsupportnow.com | |
| Exists to help students accomplish academic goals by providing services not typically offered in the school setting. Through a community of focused teaching professionals, our students develop tools they need for ongoing success in their fields of interest. |
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Sequoyah Birthplace Museum |
| www.sequoyahmuseum.org | |
| Promoting the understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of the Cherokee Indians in Eastern Tennessee, particularly the life and contributions of Sequoyah. |
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Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus |
| http://smokymtnharmony.groupanizer.com | |
| An all-woman 4-part a cappella harmony show chorus dedicated to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances. Smoky Mountain Harmony is a member of Sweet Adelines International. |
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Smoky Mountain Palace / Cirque de Chine |
Offering traditional Chinese cultural acrobatics in a fast-paced, breath-taking manner, including the Chinese Yo-yo, men hoop divers, springboard, Mask Changing, The Jungjo Drums all girl ensemble, and more. |
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Sweetwater Valley Citizens for the Arts |
| www.sweetwaterartscelebration.com | |
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Tennessee Artists Association |
| www.tennartists.org | |
| A place for professional, part-time and novice visual artists to grow and advance. |
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Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble |
| www.tcdedance.org | |
| Functioning as a professional modern dance company, setting a high standard of excellence in dance using artists 8-17 years of age. |
Tennessee Mountain Writers |
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| www.tmwi.org | |
| Promoting literary arts by providing opportunities for members and the community at large to enhance individual literary skills and appreciation through a broad spectrum of learning experiences. |
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Tennessee Stage Company |
| www.tennesseestage.com | |
| Non-profit professional theatre presenting free Shakespeare in the Square performances in downtown Knoxville each summer. |
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Tennessee Valley Fair |
| www.tnvalleyfair.org | |
| Held annually during September in Knoxville. Concerts, rodeo, demolition derby, competitive exhibits, livestock events, tractor pull, rides, and other activities. |
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Tennessee Valley Players |
| www.tennesseevalleyplayers.org | |
| Not-for-profit community theatre group whose mission is to provide meaningful theatrical opportunities for performers and audiences, especially young people. For almost 30 years, TVP has specialized in shows for children and musicals. |
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Theatre Knoxville Downtown |
| www.theatreknoxville.com | |
| To encourage the growth, expansion and interest in theatre in the Knoxville metropolitan area and to promote the training of persons therefor. |
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Townsend Artisan Guild |
| www.townsendartisanguild.net | |
| Promoting the education, exploration, awareness, and development of the arts in East Tennessee. |
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University of Tennessee School of Art |
| http://art.utk.edu | |
| Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Visit the Ewing Gallery (on UT's campus), UT Downtown Gallery, and Gallery 1010. |
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University of Tennessee School of Music |
| www.music.utk.edu | |
| The School of Music at the University of Tennessee is one of the premiere music programs in the nation. Part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Free, ongoing performances throughout the year. |
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URBhana |
URBhana's mission is assisting people in creating and owning their lives through education and empowerment by personal coaching, motivational presentations and publications. |
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WDVX |
| www.wdvx.com | |
| Listener-supported community radio playing Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, and more; provides local and regional musicians an outlet for their talents; broadcasts live performances from the studios weekdays at noon. |
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Wild Thyme Players |
| www.wildthymeplayers.org | |
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame |
| www.wbhof.com | |
| Dedicated to all levels of women's basketball and filled with multimedia presentations and numerous basketball artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks, medals, trophies, and old uniforms that bring the history of women's basketball to life. |
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The WordPlayers |
| www.wordplayers.org | |
| A community of theatre artists dedicated to ministry through the theatrical exploration of Judeo-Christian values. |
