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First Fridays

When is First Friday?

Knoxville First Friday happens year around on the First Friday of the month.

What are the hours?

Generally 5pm to 9pm. Each venue operates on their own, so they set the times.

Where can First Friday listings be submitted?

Events held on the first Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Visitors Center Stop in to chat with the artist and peruse their latest work. Submit your First Friday event to our event calendar.

Visitors Center

Knoxville Visitors Center

Come see downtown from a different view. Event held on the first Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00…

The Emporium

The Emporium Center

Enjoy the culture and spirit of downtown Knoxville every First Friday of the month! Thousands of…

WDVX Blue Plate Special

WDVX

Celebrate the First Friday of every month with free live music from 5-7pm at WDVX’s studio…

The Art Market Gallery

The Art Market Gallery

The Gallery is a cooperative of more than sixty East Tennessee artists dedicated to providing a…

The University of Tennessee Downtown Gallery changes its exhibitions every month on the First Friday.

The UT Downtown Gallery

The UT Downtown Gallery is located next to the Historic Emporium Building at 106 S. Gay Street in…

The independent culture of Historic Old City Knoxville flourishes with art galleries, restaurants, shopping, hosting nightly live music and electric dance clubs

The Historic Old City

Kick off every First Friday in Knoxville’s Historic Old City! The Old City hosts free live…

Visit the Knoxville Visitors Center and pick up a visitors guide, maps, and other Knoxville travel tools to make your visit more convenient and enjoyable.

Knoxville Visitors Center

Everything you need all in one stop! Live music, Knoxville souvenirs and gifts and maps to guide you…

Biking through the forests surrounding Knoxville is an amazing adventure through nature.

Urban Wilderness

Far out adventure in the heart of it all. Over 50 miles of trails for every adventure just a few…

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