City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation

09/14/2026

Fun night ahead! Join us at one of these great events.

4:30pm - Safety City 25 Year Celebration
5:30pm - William Powell Park Community Meal & Share Out at Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
5:30pm - Movie Night (Jaws) at Augusta Quarry

09/12/2026

Join us to celebrate 25 years of Safety City- Knoxville this Monday, Sept. 14. Bring the kids -- non-motorized vehicles and helmets, too -- for treats and a special ceremony at 4:30 p.m. followed by an open ride from 5-7pm.

Visit Knoxville Knoxville Moms

09/12/2026

Remember! Today's block party at 800 Howard Baker Jr Avenue is 10am-1pm. Bring the family for activities and treats -- and share your memories and ideas about this site's past and future. Free parking on site or at the nearby KCAC garages.

09/11/2026

Happy Opening Day of the Tennessee Valley Fair at Chilhowee Park!

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

You’re going to need a bigger float!

Don’t miss this special opportunity to watch Jaws at Augusta Quarry on Monday, September 14th at 5:30pm.

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy this free special event!

Knoxville Urban Wildnerness

09/08/2026

🌟 Help Shape the Future of Hill Avenue! 🌟

Join KCDC for a fun, family-friendly community block party on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. to share your ideas for the future of the former Public Safety Center on Hill Ave.

Hosted by KCDC in partnership with the City, this event is all about listening to the community and gathering input that will help guide the vision for the former Public Safety Building site.

✅ Activities for kids and adults
✅ Food trucks
✅ Community partners
✅ Opportunities to connect and share your ideas

Whether you live, work, or spend time downtown, your voice matters. Come enjoy a great day with neighbors while helping shape what's next for this key Knoxville site.

Parking is available at the event site and the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum garages. You can also take KAT, walk, or bike to the event. Bike racks will be available.

Learn more and stay updated at KCDC's website: https://www.kcdc.org/hillavenueinput/

09/08/2026

Treat your 🐶 like the king/queen 👑 they are with a night on the water 💦 at Doggie Dip Nights!
Two evenings to choose from…or both!

09/08/2026

Fall programs at community centers and parks begin today! Fall programs will be offered September 8 to October 30, excluding week of KCS Fall Break October 5-9.

Join a program doing something you love or try something new! Invite a friend and come meet new ones!

More information available at www.knoxvilletn.gov/recprograms