Free events in Knoxville, TN

Spend an evening with casual Commander free play, ideal for friendly matchups and meeting new people. Take part in pack wars for a chance to pick up free prizes.

The Knoxville Coin and Currency Show offers free admission and a friendly setting to learn about coins. Browse and trade a wide selection that includes silver dollars, gold coins, scrap gold, watches and other collectibles. Buying and selling of coins, currency and bullion-related items will be available. Find plenty of options for everyday collectors alongside rare pieces. Free gifts are available for kids. For questions, contact Robert at 865-660-8692.

Celebrate the new school year at a community back to school bash at Northwest Church of God. Enjoy free food along with inflatables and games for kids in a welcoming environment for families. Complimentary backpacks with school supplies will be available in limited quantities.

At the recently restored Eugenia Williams House, Dutch artist Gabriel Lester presents Melancholia in Arcadia, an evocative installation that reflects on remembrance, absence, and beauty. Inspired by curtains subtly moved by invisible motion, lace is held mid-sweep, becoming sculpture that suggests presence and thresholds between worlds. Organized by the Knoxville Museum of Art, the exhibition is free to attend, requires no reservations, and admission is on a first come basis.

A selection of donated fresh fruits and vegetables, pantry items, and apparel is available for the community to share. Choose what suits your needs.

Pinnacle Turkey Creek hosts a seasonal farmers market featuring regional farmers, growers, and bakers. Explore fresh produce, specialty foods, and tasty treats, with new finds to discover each visit.

Good Shepherd has launched a new ministry in collaboration with Knoxville Street Ministry Outreach to host a clinic serving people who are unhoused or uninsured. A physician provides free primary care, including routine exams, blood pressure support, sick visits, prescription refills, wound treatment, pregnancy tests, and more. No appointment or identification is required, and patients are seen in the order they arrive. Food and welcoming hospitality are available while individuals wait for care. The clinic is on KAT Route 22, with the closest bus stop located by the Central High parking lot.

Magic: The Gathering play centers on the Commander format with no entry fee. Participants are grouped into pods of three to four players, and the MTG Companion App is required to take part. In each pod, one player will be randomly selected to receive a promo pack.

An improv comedy show from Einstein Simplified offers no cover charge. Drink specials include Jack Daniel’s and a $7 Scruffy Buddy that pairs PBR with a shot of Early Times.

WDVX Summer Nights brings an evening of live music to Yee-Haw Brewing Co., free to attend and open to all ages, with a live WDVX broadcast. Jeanine Fuller & The True Funk SOULdiers headline with a high-energy blend of soul, funk, blues, and jazz led by award-winning vocalist Jeanine Fuller. Blue Mother Tupelo opens with their soulful mix of Americana, roots rock, and country. If you cannot be there in person, listen on WDVX at 89.9 FM, 102.9 FM in Knoxville, or 93.9 FM in Gatlinburg. Support for this program is provided by Yee-Haw Brewing, ORNL Federal Credit Union, and Garza Law.