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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 Bottom Book Club Suggestion Box
2026 Bottom Book Club Suggestion Box
Have a suggestion for what we should read for Bottom Book Club in 2026? Leave your suggestion below! Remember, we want to focus on titles by Black authors.
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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 (1/21)
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library (1/21)
We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library!
Arts In Movement Session: Planning with Money & Power (1/22)
Arts In Movement Session: Planning with Money & Power (1/22)
Join us for our third Arts in Movement session, where we'll focus on planning with Money & Power. This session will also include time for a vision board activity!
Knoxville Indie Bookstore Crawl (1/24)
Knoxville Indie Bookstore Crawl (1/24)
Five of your favorite local indie bookstores have teamed up for one unforgettable, book-filled day!
Assorted Chocolates and Flowers Exhibition Reception (1/2
Assorted Chocolates and Flowers Exhibition Reception (1/2
We're excited to present Assorted Chocolates and Flowers, a solo exhibition of portrait paintings from artist Victoria Burnside!
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (1/28)
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (1/28)
Transformative explorations of self-expression & mental well-being through empowering sessions led by Shade Tree Therapy. Each gathering is designed to provide a nurturing space for writers of all levels.
AIM Meetup x UT Downtown Gallery: Hand Building with Donté K. Hayes (2/5)
AIM Meetup x UT Downtown Gallery: Hand Building with Donté K. Hayes (2/5)
Join us in in collaboration with UT Downtown Gallery & Donté K. Hayes for a demonstration of hand building and clay techniques!
Requiem for Reconstruction: In Conversation with Dr. Robert Bland (2/7)
Requiem for Reconstruction: In Conversation with Dr. Robert Bland (2/7)
Join us for a conversation moderated by Dr. LaToya Eaves with Dr. Robert Bland as he discusses his newest book, Requiem for Reconstruction!
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library (2/18)
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library (2/18)
We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library!
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