The Hola Festival is held in Knoxville every September as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The month-long celebration of all things Hispanic has been observed in the United States since 1968. This day-long event is a salute to the cultural diversity of East Tennessee. The Hola Festival's goal is to welcome visitors and familiarize them with new flavors of food as well as culturally diverse music, arts, crafts and much more. Hola means "hello" in Spanish, so come greet your new friends and have a great time!
The Clarence Brown Theatre has a reputation for consistently presenting stellar productions and entertainment that showcase the talents of the students at the University of Tennessee. The group is always on the lookout for talent that will help with their latest endeavors both on stage and off; auditions are regularly held and are open to students and locals as well. Some of their recent productions include Moonlight and Magnolias, It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play and Tartuffe, just to name a few. Theater-goers in Knoxville know that they can always count on seeing a great show when they take their seats at the Clarence Brown Theatre.
The East Tennessee History Center has both a broad and personal scope when it comes to history. On a larger scale, the museum contains various pieces and exhibits that tell the story of various aspects of the region. The museum is maintained by the East Tennessee Historical Society and the group has done an incredible job of recreating early 20th century life with an interesting collection of exhibits. History then becomes personal as the center also offers a genealogy research library where you can trace your own history to see how it may be connected to previous residents of Knoxville and its surrounding areas.