CHANGES TO EVENT APPLICATION PROCESS

Please take note that there are changes to the application process for special events in the City of Knoxville Due to increasing demand for space, resources, and manpower – new deadlines and fees are now applicable for all future event requests. The changes come as more people and businesses move downtown, while event applications have picked back up to pre-COVID levels. Simply put, managing downtown venues and street closures has become logistically more complicated and labor intensive and requires more public resources than ever before. Please keep in mind, using the green space at World's Fair Park and other City parks will often be a more affordable option than an event request with road closures. The City has nearly 100 parks and we are open to exploring alternative locations. Thank you for your understanding as we work hard to meet the requests of so many organizations. Special Events Forms & Guides

Special Events are a very important part of any community’s quality of life, they enhance our local community, provide an economic benefit to businesses, promote cultural diversity and provide affordable entertainment. The City of Knoxville’s Office of Special Events is committed to working with event organizers and city departments to produce successful and safe events with minimal impact on the environment, surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. 

This office is responsible for all special events that happen on city property within the City of Knoxville.  


COORDINATING EVENTS

Special Events Coordinating meetings take place quarterly, in January, April, July, and October, on the fourth Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
**The Special Events meeting on October 24 will be held in Public Service Complex in the Community Room located at 3131 Morris Ave, Knoxville, TN 37909

For more information, call the Office of Special Events at 865-215-4248.

Please fill out the appropriate forms and return to our office 60 days in advance to your event.


EVENT CALENDAR

To have your event added to the city's event calendar, please submit the event to the Special Events Office by calling 865-215-4248 or send an email to [email protected].

View the Event Calendar
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STAFF

Kyndra Brewer
Director of Special Events
865-215-2955
[email protected]

Elaine Frank
Deputy Director of Special Events
865-215-2024
[email protected]

Cassie Smith
Special Events Coordinator
865-215-4248
[email protected]