Serendipity often steals the show at Knoxville’s acclaimed international music and arts festival.
Big Ears, Big Impact
The international music and arts festival generated $36.1 million for the local economy and more than $2.6 million in state and local tax revenues this year.
The Big Ears Experience
Visitors find their favorite acts and make musical discoveries during Knoxville’s four-day music and arts festival.
Culture and Commerce Reunited
As Big Ears returns after a two-year hiatus, downtown Knoxville businesses welcome the festival back with open arms.
Big Ears Returns
After a COVID-induced hiatus, founder Ashley Capps is bringing the international music and arts festival back to downtown Knoxville.
Bringing It All Back Home
The Big Ears Festival launches a virtual performance series Friday with R.B. Morris at the Bijou Theatre.
‘The Shared Experience’
A Q&A with Knoxville promoter Ashley Capps on what he misses about live music and when — and how — he expects it to return.
COVID-19 Cancellations Accelerate
As the Big Ears Festival pulls the plug and UT moves classes online, researchers explain what they know about the rapidly spreading coronavirus — and what they don’t.
Big Ears Gets in Gear
As County Commission discusses public funding of the acclaimed music and arts festival, the lineup grows and ticket sales surge.