Calendar

May 14

Bijou Theatre

The Psychology of a Murderer

The Psychology of a Murderer at Bijou Theatre

The Memphis Grizzlies/FedExForum

May 15

Lil Wayne with Special Guests Hot Boys

Lil Wayne with Special Guests Hot Boys at FedExForum

Historic Tennessee Theatre

May 15

New World Symphonies

New World Symphonies at Tennessee Theatre

Alyssa Edwards - Crowned - North American Tour 2025

Alyssa Edwards - Crowned - North American Tour 2025 at Bijou Theatre

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening at Ryman Auditorium

Historic

May 15

Tennessee State Museum

Lunch and Learn: Kasper Mansker and the Long Hunters of Tennessee

Long hunters helped map the land of early Tennessee

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum

Revolution Dance - Let's Rock

Revolution Dance - Let's Rock at Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Historic Tennessee Theatre

New World Symphonies

New World Symphonies at Tennessee Theatre

Concerts

Discovery Park of America

Opening Night for Rhythm on the Rails May 16, 2025: Amber Rae Dunn and Adam Wakefield & the Electric Band

Kick off Rhythm on the Rails on May 10 with Amber Rae Dunn and Adam Wakefield. Enjoy pure country and eclectic soul at Discovery Park.

Citizen Soldier: The Semicolon Tour

Citizen Soldier: The Semicolon Tour at The Mill & Mine

Eat & Drink

Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival

Commodore Hotel Linden

Friday Night with Brooke Cagle

May 16: Brooke Cagle live at the Commodore Café, 6–9 PM. Soulful country tunes, dinner, drinks & cozy stays. Hotel rooms & RV spots available!

2025 Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival

10th Annual Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival Set for May 16-17 Wartburg, TN – The 10th Annual Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival is set to take over the Courthouse Square on Friday, May 16 from 6:00-9:30 and Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p

Image of Hawthorn Hill with event details in foreground

Historic

Hawthorn Hill State Historic Site

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Join us for a tour of ca. 1805 Hawthorn Hill, one Saturday a month from April through November

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble

Comedy

Niswonger Performing Arts Center

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble

Get ready for an evening of side splitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s Whose Line is it Anyway?, take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble.

Billy Idol BetMGM Dinner Reservation

Billy Idol BetMGM Dinner Reservation at Bridgestone Arena

Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!

Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again! at Bridgestone Arena

Get ready for a summer like no other! The 2025 Cornelia Airpark Concerts return to Shelby Park, blending the magic of live music, local flavors, and family-friendly fun in one unforgettable experience.

Festival

Good Neighbor Festivals

2025 Cornelia Airpark Concert Series – Live Music, Food, and Summer Fun!

Date & Time: Kickoff: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Additional Dates: June 14, July 19, August 23 Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Music Starts: 5:45 PM I End Time: 9:00 PM 14, July 19, August 23

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum

Revolution Dance - Let's Rock

Revolution Dance - Let's Rock at Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum

Revolution Dance - Let's Rock

Revolution Dance - Let's Rock at Knoxville Civic Auditorium

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