South Knoxville Alliance

Saturday South...A Smashing Success!

We promised a day of fabulous, free fun for everyone in the heart of South Knoxville...and that's exactly what happened at the first ever Saturday South.  

(The SKA booth Saturday morning.

Fall decorations generously provided by Sharon Davis.)

Saturday South kicked off in style with opening remarks made by South Knoxville's own Mayor Madeline Rogero. Tennessee State Senator Becky Massey, Knox County Commissioner Mike Brown, and Knoxville Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis also addressed the crowd gathered at the opening ceremony.

Our goal was simple- to highlight the best that our local businesses have to offer, as well as our unparalleled parks and green space. Ijams Nature Center provided the perfect backdrop to do just that!

 (The Alliance is growing! Above, is a Saturday South booth presented by one of our newest members, Lowe's!)

(Of course, local favorites like Tea & Treasures were present too!)

(SKA also wanted to take this opportunity to showcase some of our local artisans and craftsman.

We learned we have some of the finest right here in South Knoxville!)

(We do LOVE that BBQ!)

Later in the day, local artists and performers took the stage to demonstrate various forms of dance and storytelling, and the day wound down with a free concert in the park! 

On behalf of the South Knoxville Alliance, thank you to our sponsors who made this day possible: Ijams Nature Center, Q 100.3, Metro Pulse, Rik's Music, Mahurin Media, Averra Media, Nick Pavlis and Mike Brown!

Stay tuned for details regarding the next Saturday South! 

Posted Monday, 09/22/2014, 09:09 AM -