First Friday Downtown

Art, Culture, (and Snacks), Oh My!

Downtown Knoxville erupts into a magical land of art, culture, and (free!) wine and snacks on the First Friday of each month! Businesses transform into galleries, while restaurants and bars host a myriad of performances from comedy to music to poetry. Map out your First Friday experience, or simply park and stroll – either way, you’re sure to come out of the experience very fancy and impressive 😉

Pro-Tip: We suggest starting around the 100 Block of Gay St. around 5pm and working your way through the Old City. But make sure to hit staples like The Emporium and the Art Market!

THIS MONTH:
⭐️ Western Vintage Market at (& sneak peek of) the not-yet-open Country Road! 
⭐️ Old City Block Party 🎉
⭐️ Check out the second ever “Cameo Sessions” inside the new Tennessee Theatre addition, featuring a live DJ spinning Broadway favorites 👀
⭐️ Pretentious Glass will be open with glass demos — grab a beer from next door & enjoy the show!
⭐️ Further up Central Ave, Magpies Bakery is hosting a cupcake happy hour, fun family activities and prizes!
⭐️ Union Ave Books is hosting a Poetry Night!
⭐️ In the Old City, check out spots like Dogwood Arts, Awaken Coffee and Able Trade to enjoy art, live music and refreshments.
⭐️ Want some friends to explore with? Start makin’ new friends right here!