Sierra Club: The Lost Sea

The Lost Sea 140 Lost Sea Road, Sweetwater, TN

On Saturday, January 25th, from 1-4 pm, Matches can experience the Lost Sea Adventure! This will begin with a guided tour of the caverns. This involves a 3⁄4 mile round-trip walk on wide sloping pathways. We will be taking the Flashlight Tour that takes us into one of the darker corners of the cave for a real caving experience (please bring flashlights). Along the way we will learn cool history about the cave! This experience is no cost to you!

Giveback Night with Gus’s Fried Chicken

Gus's Fried Chicken 3101 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville, TN, United States

Join the Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee on Thursday, January 30, from 5:00-9:00 pm for our first Giveback Night with Gus's Fried Chicken. Enjoy 20% off your meal Help BBBS-ET provide more mentors to. youth in the Knoxville area Bring your friends and family to learn more about mentorship!

Free

Pint Night Hosted by Ebony & Ivory Brewing

Ebony & Ivory Brewing 2300 N. Central St., Knoxville, TN, United States

Ebony & Ivory Brewing will host a Pint Night on Friday, February 21st, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee. Come experience the exceptional brews and learn more about mentorship at Knoxville's first black-owned brewery. Enjoy local food trucks alongside your beverages: Tarik's North African and Alkemy Food Lab. Ebony & Ivory is a family-friendly environment that welcomes all.

Better Money Habits

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Knoxville Office 1100 Marion Street, Suite #100, Knoxville, TN, United States

Bank of America will be hosting a “Better Money Habits” event for any guardians, Bigs, and our high school/college Littles! This event will feature a Bank of America representative sharing ways we could do better with our savings, goal making, and more! This is relevant to all, and we hope you will join us! Bank of America will be providing food for all attendees as well. Please be sure to RSVP below.

March Madness Kick-Off

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Knoxville Office 1100 Marion Street, Suite #100, Knoxville, TN, United States

Come join us to celebrate the kick off of the NCAA Basketball Tournament! There will be games, activities, and snacks. PLUS, each group will have the opportunity to fill out a bracket. The most accurate Men's & Women's NCAA brackets by the end of the tournament will win a $20 gift card, so there will be 2 winners! We will also have fun games to play if you want to hang out and socialize! This event is a drop-in style, so feel free to come anytime between 5:30-7:30pm. Matches and Little's families are both welcome to this event. Be sure to RSVP!  

March S.T.A.G.E. Club

Covenant Health Park 601 E Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN

Thanks to some friends at Denark Construction, matches have the opportunity to tour the new stadium in downtown Knoxville! This will be a behind-the-scenes tour before the first pitch and the public get to see this new facility in April! Pizza will be provided for lunch afterward. Space is limited so be sure to RSVP!

Founders Day Pancake Breakfast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Knoxville Office 1100 Marion Street, Suite #100, Knoxville, TN, United States

Join us for a Founders Day Pancake Breakfast as we celebrate 55 years of mentorship in East Tennessee with Big Brothers Big Sisters! Drop in on March 25th from 9–11 AM for a free, delicious pancake breakfast and help us honor the impact of mentorship in our community. Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to BBBS, we’d love to see you there! Please RSVP to Erin Mckee

Sierra Club: Zoo Knoxville!

Zoo Knoxville 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr., Knoxville, TN, United States

Saturday, March 29th from 10am - whenever! Enjoy a free day at the zoo! The visit will start with a special zoo encounter provided by the Zoo Knoxville Education Team. After that, matches are free to take in the various zoo exhibits at your own pace. Space is very limited, so be sure to RSVP!

Sierra Club: Wildflower Walk at Norris Dam State Park

River Bluff Trail

Join us on a wildflower walk near Norris Dam. The River Bluff trail is 3 miles long and should be covered in many varieties of wild flowers. This is a natural trail and can be rocky in spots - good footwear is required! This is a very popular trail and should give us a nice wildflower showing. We will get a nice view of the dam and the scenic Clinch River from here. Please be sure to RSVP. *Directions will be sent to all who RSVP a few days before the event.

The Play That Goes Wrong

Clarence Brown Theater 1714 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States

Join us for a special partnership event with Clarence Brown Theatre for their upcoming performance of The Play That Goes Wrong on Wednesday, April 16th! This performance is open to the public, and through our "Pay What You Can" partnership, you can reserve your tickets at a price that works for you. Best of all, half of the proceeds from these tickets will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a great show while supporting a meaningful cause—reserve your spot today using the link provided!

April S.T.A.G.E. Club

Seven Islands State Birding Park (2809 Kelly Lane, Kodak, TN, United States

Learn photography! Matches will learn how to use light, take pictures of nature such as: birds, butterflies, lakes, trees, and whatever catches the eye! They can even learn how to take a headshot of each other (and their Big)! A professional camera will be offered to use for the day. The photos taken will be uploaded and shared with each Little. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP.

2025 Mentorship Breakfast

Bridgewater Place 205 Bridgewater Rd, Knoxville, TN, United States

Presented by EdFinancial, Big Brothers Big Sisters 2025 Mentorship Breakfast will highlight the impact BBBS has made throughout East Tennessee for 55 years. BBBS will be honoring Bob Kesling as their 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee. Come enjoy breakfast and celebrate 55 years of BIG moments! Click here to reserve your seat.

Free