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:
Maker Mingle - Jun 25 @ 6:00 pm
Meet us at Xul
We’re excited to welcome XUL Beer Co. as the official beer sponsor for our Maker Mingles! Come sip bold brews, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate Knoxville’s maker community together. Great people, great ideas, and great beer. Cheers to that!
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!