COME NOSH AT KNOSHVILLE: A JEWISH FOOD AND CULTURE FESTIVAL
The 8th Annual Knoshville: A Jewish Food Festival returns to the Arnstein Jewish Community Center (AJCC) on Sunday, May 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This lively event brings together Jewish organizations from Knoxville and Oak Ridge to share a delicious and meaningful taste of Jewish culture with the wider community.
The festival’s name is a playful spin on the Yiddish word “nosh,” meaning to snack or nibble, and the event will offer a wide variety of traditional Jewish and Israeli foods. Visitors can sample sweet noshes like Bundt cakes, macaroons, and blintzes, as well as savory favorites including New York-style bagels and shmear, challah, and noodle kugel.
“This one-day event offers a vibrant and delicious glimpse into Jewish and Israeli culture,” said Tara Bain, Director of Community Engagement at the Knoxville Jewish Alliance. “Come for the food and stay for the experience — explore our inspiring gallery, browse the Judaic shops, and let the kids enjoy the fun at the Beachside Kid Zone.”
Event Details:
📍 Arnstein Jewish Community Center (AJCC), 6800 Deane Hill Drive
🗓️ Sunday, April 30, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ Admission is free; suggested food ticket purchase is $15/person
🌦️ Rain or shine
🌱 All food follows kosher-style guidelines – no meat or poultry served. Vegetarian, dairy, fish, and gluten-free options will be available.
Tickets for food, drinks, Kid Zone wristbands, and Hebrew Tennessee t-shirts can be purchased in advance at www.jewishknoxville.org or at the event. Cash and cards are accepted; checks may be used for art and Bundt cake purchases.
Parking & Accessibility:
• Free parking and shuttle service at:
• 6616 Deane Hill Drive
• Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road
• Accessible parking available at AJCC (6800 Deane Hill Drive)
Participating Organizations:
Knoxville Jewish Alliance, Heska Amuna Synagogue, Temple Beth El, Knoxville Jewish Day School, Chabad of Knoxville, Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge, Hadassah Knoxville-Oak Ridge, BBYO, Hillel at UTK, and PJ Library.
Our Knoxville community partners joining us this year: Potchke Deli & Bagel, KoPita Authentic Mediterranean, Markman’s Jewelers, Arosa Home Health, Sevier County Library System, Mami Made Creations, and Shalom Hospice
For more information and ticket purchases, visit www.jewishknoxville.org.
