Knoxville's beloved community radio station and home of the Blue Plate Special — a free, live Americana and roots music broadcast held every weekday at noon from the Knoxville Visitor Center. WDVX has been the heartbeat of Knoxville's music community since 2000, spotlighting local and regional artists seven days a week.
📍 DowntownBringing world-class opera to East Tennessee since 1978. Knoxville Opera produces a full season of mainstage productions and community events, including the beloved Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair each spring — one of downtown Knoxville's largest free outdoor festivals.
📍 DowntownAn intimate multi-room music venue and bar on Market Square with live music almost every night. Named after Knoxville's beloved unofficial nickname, Scruffy City Hall is where local music lives.
📍 DowntownKnoxville's premier independent music venue, hosting national touring acts and beloved local performers in a beautifully converted industrial space. Mill & Mine is the anchor of Knoxville's live music scene.
📍 Old CityPilot Light is Knoxville's beloved non-profit venue for creative, independent, and experimental music and performance, anchoring the Old City for over 25 years. An intimate, all-ages space dedicated to supporting emerging and underground artists, Pilot Light has played an essential role in shaping Knoxville's independent music scene. Check their website for upcoming shows.
📍 Old City