February
Saturday, Feb 21st
Scholastic Chess Tournament
The L&N STEM Academy PTSA is hosting a Scholastic Chess Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21, starting at 8:30 a.m. The tournament will be held at 800 World’s Fair Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37902. Proceeds will benefit the L&N STEM Academy PTSA. Early registration is $20 by Feb. 11 or $30 after Feb. 11. Register online at www.reg4chess.com. PTSA will have concessions for sale during the tournament. For more information call 865-567-0569 or email: ColeenMartinez1234@gmail.com
Saturday, Feb 21st
Songwriters Showcase
Visit Farragut will host the eighth annual Songwriters Showcase from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Wild Wing Cafe, 11335 Campbell Lakes Drive. This year’s event features performances by local singer-songwriters Karen Bowles, David Lauver and Mitch Townley. Tickets are free, but attendees are asked to register in advance at visitfarragut.org/events. A limited number of Songwriters Showcase pint glasses are available to those who register.
Saturday, Feb 21st
Town of Farragut Quilt Show
The public is invited to the Town of Farragut Quilt Show, which will take place at the Farragut Community Center Saturday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 22. This free event is open to the public from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. To apply to submit a quilt for the show, complete the application at townoffarragut.org/townevents. Deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 23.
Sunday, Feb 22nd
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church Gift of the Month
Each month St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church has a Gift of the Month collection for local social service programs. In February, the Gift of the Month is dedicated to Family Promise of Knoxville. Family Promise’s goal is to prevent homelessness and to assist families to be able to stay together if they are homeless. To help Family Promise, St. Elizabeth’s is collecting the following items: feminine hygiene products, general cleaning supplies and new pillows. Items may be dropped off at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Drive, on Sunday, Feb. 22, between 1 and 2 p.m. or at the church during regular business hours.
Wednesday, Feb 25th
Volunteer drivers needed
Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee is seeking volunteer drivers to provide one-on-one transportation to Knox County residents who require aid and assistance to travel safely. Volunteers drive CAC vehicles and transport older adults and individuals with disabilities, stay with them at destinations and get them safely back home. VAT not only provides transportation to medical appointments and the grocery store but also pharmacy pick-up, transportation to social events, senior centers, activities and much more. Volunteers are needed weekdays, weekends and some evenings. To volunteer, call 865-673-5001, email vat@cactrans.org or visit www.knoxseniors.org/vat.
March
Tuesday, Mar 3rd
Tennessee Artists Association scholarship
Tennessee Artists Association is offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving senior to be used at any two-year or four-year technical school, college or university or independent study toward a certificate or degree in the arts. Applications now are available and are due by Tuesday, March 3. The Official TAA Scholarship application form is available from: taa.findout@gmail.com/scholarship. Additional information can be found at Tennessee Artists Association website: tnartists.org or by e-mail at TAAfindout@gmail.com.
Friday, Mar 13th
2026-2028 Community Investment Grants process
United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) released its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2026-2028 Community Investment Grants process, inviting nonprofit organizations serving to apply. First-stage applications will be accepted from Feb. 19 to March 13. To support interested applicants, UWGK will host Nonprofit Information Sessions, providing an overview of funding priorities, the application process and key dates, as well as time for questions. Sessions are organized based on where organizations are headquartered. Advanced registration is required, and registration details are available at uwgk.org. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity and application materials at uwgk.org prior to the sessions.
Saturday, Mar 28th
Sunshine Open
Sunshine Services invites golfers, businesses and community partners to participate in and sponsor the Sunshine Open: $1,000,000 Hole-in-One Challenge & Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 28, at Avalon Golf & Country Club. This inaugural event raises funds to support Sunshine Services’ mission of providing person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Team and corporate sponsorship packages are available. Visit www.sunshineservicesknox.org for registration and sponsorship details.
April
Wednesday, Apr 1st
“Farragut Focus: A Creative Community”
The Farragut Museum has opened a new temporary exhibit on Farragut artists titled “Farragut Focus: A Creative Community.” The exhibit features local artists including visual, performing, musical, etc., and will be open through April. The Farragut Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 2 pm, and admission is free.
