Programming & Mingles

Upcoming Events

All of The Maker City events are designed to provide makers, small business owners, and the community with education, connection, and inspiration. We tackle topics related to maker businesses, navigating the next set of pivots, or learning new skills while strengthening our community through connection.

Coming up:

Business of Music Panel + Show - May 20 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for a special Big Ideas Welcome live event that explores the powerful connection between music, business, and community-building.

If the event is not currently live, check out our social and newsletters for additional event updates.

If you have an expertise you would like to share, please email hello@themakercity.org. 

2025 SCHEDULE

January 15
Make. Learn. Grow.
 Mastering Soft Skills: Confidence, Connection, and Communication

February 18
Meet-In.
Writing Artist Statements

March 26
Mingle.

Relay Ridge

April 15
Make. Learn. Grow.
Grant Writing

April 25 – 27
Maker Experience, Dogwood Arts Festival

May 20
Music Business Panel

June 25
Mingle at Xul Beer

July 15
Mingle.

August 19
Make. Learn. Grow.
Market Readiness

September
Meet-in.
Scaling

October 3-4
The Maker City Celebration

November 18
Resource Fair
with Knoxville’s Arts and Creative Business Organizations

December 16
Holiday Mingle.

+ optional gift exchange

All topics are tentative

We have lots of programming planned for 2025, check out our social. All topics are tentative until reservations are live!

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