The Bottom
Building Community, Celebrating Culture & Engaging Creativity
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Applications
Sew It Sell it Volunteer Application Form
Sew It Sell it Volunteer Application Form
The Bottom serves as a multi-use community center that fosters change and togetherness. We strive to uphold our community by cultivating a sense of belonging, togetherness and safety for Black people in Knoxville and beyond. In our home we offer an independent bookshop, tea room, community podcast studio, research room and a creative art workshop. Thank you for volunteering your time and efforts to support The Bottom. Below, please fill out the information as stated and we will reach back out to you.
Artist of The Month Interest Form
Artist of The Month Interest Form
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5th Year Anniversary: Impact Stories
5th Year Anniversary: Impact Stories
Has The Bottom ever impacted you in a positive way? Let us know how below!
2026 LitKidz Reading Program Application
2026 LitKidz Reading Program Application
One of the goals of The Bottom is to support and encourage reading and a love for literature among young people. We are offering one free book a month in 2026 for kids ages 0-18. Fill out the following form to enroll your child into the program. Participanting families need to complete this form each year to continue membership in the program. If you have more than one child to enroll, please fill out an invidual form for each child. You will receive an email confirmation with instructions to access the free monthly book as well as an acceptance letter in the mail with your child's Lit Kidz punch card. Note: at this time, books are only available for pickup in store.
Events
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library (6/17)
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library (6/17)
We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library!
Saturday Audiobook Walk (6/20)
Saturday Audiobook Walk (6/20)
Join us for an audiobook walk at Morningside Park with with Knox Girls Who Walk!
LitKidz Workshop: At the Cookout (6/20)
LitKidz Workshop: At the Cookout (6/20)
Join us for a special LitKidz event where we'll read At the Cookout by Nadia Fisher followed by a community cookout!
Community Cookout (6/20)
Community Cookout (6/20)
Join us for a day of food & fun at The Bottom!
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (6/24)
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (6/24)
Bottom Book Club | God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer (6/25)
Bottom Book Club | God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer (6/25)
The Ice Cream Queen: In Conversation with Lokelani Alabanza (7/11
The Ice Cream Queen: In Conversation with Lokelani Alabanza (7/11
Expanding Horizons: Ceramics at The Bottom (7/11)
Expanding Horizons: Ceramics at The Bottom (7/11)
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library (7/14)
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library (7/14)
Sew It Sell It Pitch Day (7/17)
Sew It Sell It Pitch Day (7/17)
LitKidz Workshop: Blue (7/18)
LitKidz Workshop: Blue (7/18)
Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood (7/18)
Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood (7/18)
VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood (7/20)
VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | The Weight of Blood (7/20)
Sew It Sell It Market Day (7/25)
Sew It Sell It Market Day (7/25)
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (7/29)
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (7/29)
All Upcoming Events!
All Upcoming Events!
Shop Books
Bookshop at The Bottom on Bookshop.org
Bookshop at The Bottom on Bookshop.org
An independent bookshop and writing space for writers, artists, activists, creatives and others. Our specially curated collection is Black affirming, Black empowering and Black authored literature for all ages. We're located at 2340 E Magnolia Ave. in Knoxville, TN 37917
Shop Audio Books through Libro.fm
Shop Audio Books through Libro.fm
Book-It Monthly Subscription
Book-It Monthly Subscription
Bottom Line | The Bottom's Literary Journal
Bottom Line | The Bottom's Literary Journal
At The Bottom: A Podcast
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Arts Podcast · Updated Biweekly · The Bottom is a non-profit organization located in Knoxville, TN serving the community through a Black-affirming bookshop and arts programming. Rooted in place justice, we stand to build community, ce…
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Keep Up With Us!
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