EVENT PERMITTING INFORMATION

As demand for event space, city resources, and downtown venue access continues to grow, managing special events, street closures, and public spaces has become increasingly complex. To improve efficiency and better serve event organizers, the City is pleased to introduce Eproval, our new online event permitting system. Eproval streamlines the application and review process, making it easier for applicants and City departments to collaborate in real time. This enhanced system helps reduce paperwork, improve transparency, and accelerate permit processing. With Eproval, you can: • Submit permit applications online from any device • Track application status in real time • Communicate directly with City reviewers • Access current and past applications • Receive email notifications and updates • Benefit from a faster, more efficient approval process Please Note: A non-refundable $50 application processing fee is required upon submission of each event application. We also encourage organizers to consider World's Fair Park and other City parks as potential event locations. In many cases, utilizing park spaces can be a more cost-effective option than events requiring street closures. With nearly 100 parks throughout the City, we are happy to help explore alternative locations that may better fit your event needs. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to accommodate the growing number of event requests while ensuring the responsible use of public spaces and resources.

Special Events are a very important part of any community’s quality of life, they enhance our local community, provide an economic benefit to businesses, promote cultural diversity and provide affordable entertainment. The City of Knoxville’s Office of Special Events is committed to working with event organizers and city departments to produce successful and safe events with minimal impact on the environment, surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. 

This office is responsible for all special events that happen on city property within the City of Knoxville.  


COORDINATING EVENTS

Special Events Coordinating meetings take place quarterly, in January, April, July, and October, on the fourth Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
**The Special Events meeting on January 22, April 23, July 23, Oct 22 will be held in Room 128/129 at the UT Culinary Institute and Creamery located at 2712 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919

For more information, call the Office of Special Events at 865-215-4248.

Please fill out the appropriate Forms and return to our office 60 days in advance to your event.


EVENT CALENDAR

To have your event added to the city's event calendar, please submit the event to the Special Events Office by calling 865-215-4248 or send an email to [email protected].

View the Event Calendar
View Visit Knoxville's Event Calendar


STAFF

Kyndra Brewer
Director of Special Events
865-215-2955
[email protected]

Elaine Frank
Deputy Director of Special Events
865-215-2024
[email protected]

Daisy McRae
Special Events Coordinator
865-215-4248
[email protected]