Kingsport Fun Fest’s food truck rally takes over Memorial Park outside J. Fred Johnson Stadium with nearly 20 restaurants and food trucks slinging pizza, BBQ, Mexican, Chinese, seafood, and more. Grab a plate, find a patch of grass, and make an afternoon of it during Fun Fest week.

Thursday acoustic nights at Sugar Hollow Marina on Norris Lake. Live music, cold drinks, and lake views — the ultimate summer Thursday wind-down. 6–9 PM.

Kick off the weekend early at Sequoyah Marina’s Funky Friday — a weekend breakfast buffet and live music on the deck overlooking Norris Lake. It’s the low-key daytime kickoff before the lake gets busy, with good food and a friendly crowd.

Food Truck Friday at Arrington Vineyards. Local food trucks pair with estate wines on the lawn. 4:30–8:30 PM every Friday.

Friday Wings Night at Sequoyah Marina on Norris Lake. Load up on wings, cold drinks, and lake breeze — then stay for the sunset. 5–9 PM.

An evening mixer for Knoxville’s young professional crowd set in the Beall Family Rose Garden at UT Gardens — a scenic outdoor spot for networking, drinks, and mingling as summer winds toward sunset.

Downtown Johnson City’s free summer concert series lights up King Commons Park every Friday evening with live music, food trucks, and a crowd ready to soak up the last of the daylight. Bring a chair, grab a drink from the surrounding downtown bars, and settle in.