“SoKno Pride began in 2021 on Sevier Avenue as a simple drag show and brunch. From there it quickly expanded into our South Knoxville neighborhood coming together to support our LGBTQIA+ community. We host an annual festival in June along Sevier Avenue as well as several events throughout the year, and we use a portion of our proceeds from these events to benefit local and regional charities centered around improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ folks in Tennessee.”

Learn more about the organization and the event: https://www.soknopride.org/

As a vendor at the festival, I will be presenting my works that highlight the beauty of wildlife, particularly inspired by my passions for birding and our native species here in east Tennessee.