Holiday Events
2022
Join us this December in the Old City!
Christmas Parade
Dec 2 · begins at 7pm
Look for the Old City Float! The parade crosses over the Gay Street Viaduct and ends on Magnolia this year.
First Friday
Dec 2
Pretentious Glass Co.: Ornaments, Trees, Candy Canes, Icicles and More from 6-9pm, Bethie Lou’s: Christmas Basket drawing worth $175
Santa Paws
Dec 3 · 1pm · Merchants of Beer
MOB is teaming up with Royal Bark Social Club for this event, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Chainfree Knoxville. Get your furry friend’s photo taken with Santa, there is a Silent Auction of great gift-giving goods, cookies from River Dog Bakery, and a dog Xmas sweater parade. chainfreeknoxville.com
Pretentious Glass Co. Seconds Sale
Dec 10
In-Store Only
Old City Holiday Market
Dec 11 · 11am-4pm · West Jackson
We’re hosting a special holiday market this year! Holiday Music, Hot Chocolate, and more! Join the festivities and shop for local-made gifts.
Find out more about the Old City Market →
Chili Cook-Off
Dec 11 · 3-7pm
- Merchants of Beer
- Pretentious Beer Co.
- Jig & Reel
- PostModern Spirits
It’s a pub crawl chili cook-off! Each location will have multiple chilis for tasting. The Old City hosts its second Annual Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, December 11, from 3 – 7 pm, after the Old City Market! Just $10 buys you a wristband to taste all of the competing chili and vote for your favorite! Some of your favorite local watering holes are hosting, so plan to stay for a beverage as you visit each spot!
Buy Wristbands →
Think your chili recipe is prize-worthy? Enter here for a chance to win gifts cards, cash prizes, and neighborhood fame!
Want to volunteer? Please sign up here!
Contact molly@mollyjoevents.com with questions
Old City Social
Dec 14 · 5:30pm · Marble City Market
Window winners will be announced!
Wagon Wheel Christmas Party
Dec 15 · 9pm-12am
with Matt Stillwell playing
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Dec 17 · 5:30pm
- Wagon Wheel
- South Bound
- Old City Sports Bar
- Hannah’s
Barley’s Christmas Party
Dec 23 · 10pm
The Captain Ron’s Holiday Jam with special guests!
Summer Dreams NYE Pole Show
Dec 31 · Doors 8pm, Show 9pm · Sheer Inspiration
Tickets →
Barley’s New Year’s Eve Party
Dec 31 · 10pm
with The Burnin Hermans as the performing artist
Window Decorations
Dec 2-Jan 1
Check out the decorations adorning Old City windows this year and vote for your favorite!
Download the Locations map →
Private Shopping
Mon-Thurs 5-7:30pm · Bethie Lou’s Fabulous Gift Store
Book a Private Shopping night for your club or group. Special discount and wine and cheese.
Miracle at the Old City
Open daily at 4pm · Brother Wolf
closes Sun-Thurs at 1:00am and Fri-Sat at 3:00am
Miracle at the Old City will be taking over Brother Wolf for the holiday season. Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting. With kitschy holiday décor, professionally-developed cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to, Miracle is sure to get even the grouchiest grinch’s heart to grow three sizes. Brother Wolf will return to it’s regularly scheduled programming on January 2nd. Follow along on Instagram! @miracleintheoldcity
