Name: LOVE STINKS Poetry Night at Ijams
Start: 2026-02-13T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Ijams Nature Center

Join Ijams Nature Center and the Knoxville Poetry Slam for a night of spoken word, haikis, poems, and more about how much you love LOVE or love to hate it!
This event features an Open Mic for poets who wish to share their best work for all to hear.
Tickets are $10 online or at the door. Doors open at 6:45 pm; the mic officially opens at 7 pm. Come on in to sign up and get your name on the list to get your love stinks spoken word on! The Ijams concession area and beer garden will be available for food and beverage purchases. No outside coolers or alcohol permitted. We will be indoors for this event!
This event, like all Knoxville Poetry Slam events, is considered all ages; however, parents, please use your best discretion when bringing little ones. So come out and invite your friends for some early Valentine’s fun that you won’t want to miss!