Thank you to all of our sponsors, vendors, food trucks and volunteers that made the third annual Light Up Lakeshore a success! Holiday lights will be on in the park starting at dusk every day from November 26 through New Year’s.

August Storm Resulted in Loss of Many Trees

The August 7th storm brought great destruction to the Park. Over 50 trees were significantly damaged or lost. Conservancy staff, City crews and many volunteers have worked countless hours cleaning up the Park. 

Yo-Yo Ma
Surprise Performance in the Park

Yo-Yo Ma, Photo by Holly Rainey

World famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma surprised park visitors with a pop up performance on Wednesday, May 24. Joined by Native American flutist Jarrett Grey Wildcatt and former Knoxville poet laureate R.B. Morris, Yo-Yo Ma performed several pieces that wowed the crowd.

Native American flutist Jarrett Grey Wildcatt, Yo-Yo Ma and former Knoxville poet laureate R.B. Morris, Photo by Holly Rainey
Native American flutist Jarrett Grey Wildcatt - Photo by Holly Rainey
Enjoying the show, Photo by Holly Rainey
Yo-Yo Ma and R.B. Morris, Photo by Cynthia Moxley