EVENTS

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend an event, you will need to send a notice of cancellation no later than 24 hours in advance. Please note that any day of cancellation will not be refunded, thank you for understanding!

Upcoming

LitKidz Workshop: We Care
Sat, Feb 22
The Bottom
Join us for our next LitKidz event, where we'll read We Care. We’ll have storytime followed by an activity.
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Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy
Wed, Feb 26
The Bottom
Transformative explorations of self-expression & mental well-being through empowering sessions led by Shade Tree Therapy. Each gathering is designed to provide a nurturing space for writers of all levels.
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Rooted: In Conversation with Brea Baker
Fri, Feb 28
The Bottom
A conversation with Brea Baker about her book, Rooted : The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership.
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Banned Book Club | The Black Flamingo
Sat, Mar 01
Knox County Library - Burlington Branch
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta.
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Oathbound Midnight Release Party
Mon, Mar 03
The Bottom
Tracy Deonn’s #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur!
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Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Wed, Mar 12
Peter Kern Library
We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library
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Past Events

Thu, Feb 13
Galentine's Candle Making
The Bottom
Details
Feb 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Galentine's Day candle-making experience with The Bottom!
Tue, Feb 11
Bottom Book Club | An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Ebony & Ivory Brewing
Details
Feb 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ebony & Ivory Brewing, 2300 N Central St #101, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our next book club features the science fiction, An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon.
Wed, Feb 05
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Peter Kern Library
Details
Feb 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Peter Kern Library, 407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library
Tue, Feb 04
BCM: Natural Fabric Dyeing Workshop with Ambrose Rhapsody Murray
The Bottom
Details
Feb 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Dive into color and creativity at our Natural Fabric Dyeing Workshop, led by the talented Ambrose Rhapsody Murray!
Sat, Feb 01
All About Love: Exhibition Reception & Community Conversation
The Bottom
Details
Feb 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
We're excited to present All About Love, a solo exhibition of multimedia work from Ty Murray!
Sat, Feb 01
RESCHEDULED LitKidz Workshop: The Boy Who Found His Voice
The Bottom
Details
Feb 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for our next LitKidz event, where we'll read The Boy Who Found His Voice by Tyler Gordon. We’ll have storytime followed by an activity where kidz will work on self-portraits.
Thu, Jan 30
VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | The Hate U Give
Zoom
Details
Jan 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zoom
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
Wed, Jan 29
Write it Out: Open Studio
The Bottom
Details
Jan 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Come to The Bottom for some unstructured, open studio time to work on a writing project of your choice in the company of other writers. The vibes will be vibing. See you in the studio!
Fri, Jan 24
Black Creatives Meetup | Map Your Magic: A BYOB Vision Board and Collage Event with By Sunday Love
The Bottom
Details
Jan 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Kick off the year with The Bottom and By Sunday Love! This vision boarding event will include a workshop on creative visualization and a space to start creating your vision board collages for the year.
Sat, Jan 11
LitKidz Workshop: The Boy Who Found His Voice
The Bottom
Details
Jan 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Join us for our next LitKidz event, where we'll read The Boy Who Found His Voice by Tyler Gordon. We’ll have storytime followed by an activity where kidz will work on self-portraits.
Wed, Jan 08
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Peter Kern Library
Details
Jan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Peter Kern Library, 407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library
Fri, Dec 20
Tiny Bookshop Concert: An Evening with Taber Gable
The Bottom
Details
Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our concert series is back! Grab a friend on Friday 12/20 & join us for an evening of music, tea and conversation. Tiny Bookshop Concerts are a series of live performances showcasing local talent in an intimately empowering environment!
Thu, Dec 19
Bottom Book Club | Here For It by R. Eric Thomas
Ebony & Ivory Brewing
Details
Dec 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ebony & Ivory Brewing, 2300 N Central St #101, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our next book club features the memoir Here For It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America by R. Eric Thomas!
Tue, Dec 17
Write it Out with Shade Tree Therapy: Empowering Others Through Words
The Bottom
Details
Dec 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Transformative explorations of self-expression & mental well-being through empowering sessions led by Shade Tree Therapy. Each gathering is designed to provide a nurturing space for writers of all levels.
Sat, Dec 14
The Sewing Circle Exhibition Reception
The Bottom
Details
Dec 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
We're excited to present The Sewing Circle, a group exhibition of quilts from the community members who participated in our 4-week sewing program.
Sat, Dec 14
Banned Book Club | The Hate U Give
The Bottom
Details
Dec 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
Fri, Dec 13
BCM: En-joy-dery with Bry: Creating Joy Through the Collaboration of Traditional Art Styles and Modern Day Interests
The Bottom
Details
Dec 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Our next Black Creatives Meetup explores embroidery, joy, & a few things in between!
Wed, Dec 11
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library
Peter Kern Library
Details
Dec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Peter Kern Library, 407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library