The Third Annual Light Up Lakeshore returns on Sunday, November 26. There will be food vendors, holiday shopping, activities for the kids, photo opportunities and LOTS of LIGHTS to kick off the holiday season. Go to the Light Up Lakeshore page to learn how you can be a part of this festive event in your favorite park!

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
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