August Sierra Club

Spruce Flats Falls Spruce Flats Branch, Townsend, TN

Sat. August 17th, 11am-2pm Let’s get a little exercise - a hike to a waterfall in the Smokies. This is one of the least well-kept secrets in the Smokies. This 2 mile-round trip hike to a beautiful waterfall begins at the Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont and passes by places of historical and geological interest. We travel through several forest types to eat lunch by a 60-foot waterfall. We return by the same route. There are several pools of water for those that want to take a dip in the co

October Sierra Club

Cades Cove

We’ll spend a relaxing afternoon in the open fields of Cades Cove, one of the most beautiful spots in the Smokies. On this outing join butterfly experts from the Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont to learn about Monarch Butterfly migration. We will catch and tag butterflies that are migrating through the area. It is a very unique experience! RSVP for more details.

Free

October S.T.A.G.E. Club

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

Matches can come to our BBBS office and enjoy Halloween Festivities! We will have pumpkins for carving and painting, as well as some games matches can play through the night. Most importantly, we will have a costume contest with a prize at the end! This is a drop-in when you can event, but the contest winners will be announced at 7:30pm. Space is limited, so please be sure to RSVP.

Free

Sierra Club: Mountain Challenge Low Ropes Course!

Maryville College Ropes Course 713 Howee Ave, Maryville, TN

The Maryville College Mountain Challenge is an outdoor experience through a low ropes course that enables groups to learn to cooperate, to communicate, and to challenge themselves– and to have fun doing so. Comparable to a giant obstacle course, the Low Ropes Course is designed to challenge its participants to think and act creatively. Each activity serves a different component of group dynamics and will be customized to suit the needs of the participants. Know-before-you-go will be sent out the week of the event. Click here to RSVP

Match and UT Family Football Watch Party!

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

Come enjoy a fun day of football on Saturday, November 23rd! We will watch the Tennessee Vols against UTEP at 1pm in our office. Lunch from Moe's Southwest Grill will be provided! At this party we will, of course, watch the game, but we will also have fun games available to play, and a game of football outside during halftime! This event is perfect for matches and/or our Littles' families! Please be sure to RSVP as we do have limited capacity. We look forward to seeing you all there! Click here to RSVP

Holiday Party with Variety!

Save the date for December 14th! We will be partnering with Variety Children's Charity to provide matches and Littles' families an opportunity to see a newly released movie, enjoy a Santa visit, and give gifts for kids. More information to come; be on the lookout in your email to RSVP over the next few weeks!

January S.T.A.G.E. Club

Ice Chalet 100 Lebanon Street, Knoxville, Tennessee

On Saturday, January 18th, we invite our matches to join together at the Ice Chalet to ice skate. We will meet there at 2:00pm and you can stay until they close at 4:30pm if you would like. Matches will be able to rent skates. This is also for all levels of skating! :) Please RSVP to secure a spot for you and your Little! More info will be shared for those who RSVP to attend the week of the event. We hope to see you there!

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!