Knoxville Gay Social

09/06/2026

Find us Sunday Sept. 13 at Bearden B**r Market!!
🌈 KGS is where besties begin 🌈

08/02/2026

August Meet & Greet for new and prospective members

We have sweet and caffeinated treats, so stop by for a buzz and meet some KGS budz 😎

07/28/2026

Last week to purchase your KGS T-shirt to help support our social nonprofit!

07/13/2026

If you've been looking for a fun way to meet new people, get a little exercise, and make Sunday your favorite day of the week, this is for you.

🏓 Pickleball every Sunday from 1 PM – 3 PM. 8 weeks, starting July 19th

📍Big Orange Pickleball

Skill levels for this league range from "never played & unathletic" to advanced (DUPR 4.5). It's a dynamic ladder format so you'll be scheduled with players at your level each week whether you're really good (or really bad). This league is designed to be welcoming, social, and low-pressure. You don't need to bring a partner - come solo or with friends!

🎉 Launch Special: Bring a Friend, Play FREE

Enter code KNOXGAYSOCIAL at checkout for 40% OFF your first season signup!

Registration link: https://sillypickles.com/products/knoxville-tn-pickleball-ladder-league-at-big-orange-pickleball-summer-2026

06/27/2026

If you just joined KGS by submitting your application for membership, this is what you need to know ⬇️

Use the Spaces app. This is where all the details will be displayed.

1) The Groups tab displays all the member-led subgroups KGS currently has. They have their own events and schedules. You need to join the subgroups to get updates, like cancellations or venue changes.

2) The Events tab is where all of the main events created by the KGS Board will appear. These events are open to all members of KGS and often require RSVPs or ticket purchases. The details of time and location are only available in the app and not listed on our social media.

3) You can chat with board members/admin (like subgroup leaders) in the chat feature of the app. Members cannot message other members though.

4) Please create a user-friendly profile, such as having an accurate facial photo and a real name visible. This helps the board and members know who to look for at events. If you have an empty profile and display name of "SoupRules," then we can't watch for your arrival at busy venues for events.

5) Sometimes we take group photos or other members take photos to be shared in the app's photo albums or social media. Some members select to not have their photos taken. Please make it clear at events if you wish to not have your photo taken. That's perfectly fine. You can be our photographer! 📸

06/27/2026

We were so excited to premier our first KGS merch at SoKno Pride! We are taking presales on this shirt all the way through July, and we will have a KGS member merch drop on August 21 for you to pick up your comfy new shirts! Rest easily - we are supporting another 🌈 business by ordering from Trailhead Designs 💅🏻

All orders can be placed on our Square site: https://knoxville-gay-social.square.site/

Watch for that merch drop event in the KGS app. We're putting together something special 🍹

06/27/2026

Come hang out with KGS!

We’re hosting a casual meet & greet at Tesoro Gelato on Central Street for current members and anyone curious about joining. Whether you’ve been part of KGS for a while or are just looking to get to know the community, this is a great chance to connect in a relaxed, friendly setting with a local business we adore.

Expect good conversation, new faces, and (of course) some delicious gelato. We have no agenda—this is just an opportunity to meet people, ask questions, and get a feel for what KGS is all about.
All are welcome—bring a friend or just bring yourself! Spoons are already included 🙃

*Find the KGS members by looking for us in our cool new Knox Gay Social T-shirts*

🗓️ July 9 @ 7pm
Tesoro Gelato

06/24/2026

Wow, y'all! SoKno Pride keeps knocking our socks off, and we are here for it! 👏🏻 🌈

Thanks to everyone who came by and chatted with us at our table next to Pink Cactus. We loved meeting everyone and talking up our cute little nonprofit.

Where should KGS go next? ⬇️ Drop a comment!

05/28/2026

If you're not making time for this on Wednesdays, you are missing out on something very important - ✨ q***r joy ✨

HotMess kickball combines the carefree joy of childhood - when you play games with strangers and then make friends - with the common bond of adulthood q***r identity, something most of us lacked for years.

The gym game that traumatized you? It can heal you now because the environment is entirely different.

Weather permitting, Wednesday, June 3, will be the final free open play. I encourage you to add this to your calendars and your to-do lists. This is not about having an athletic skill; this is about having a place.

05/18/2026

Toooniiiiiightttt

Who's coming?

Your next chance to get to know KGS and what we do is coming up!

Meet up with us at Zero/Zero, the cute and tasty w**e bar on Central, at 6pm on May 18. We'll be hanging out and having a few sips. Ask us questions, just get some vibes, or whatever 🤷🏻‍♂️ These meet and greets are super casual. An RSVP is not required, but we'd love a DM or comment as a head's up so we know who to expect

👋🏻 🍷 Thanks, and see you soon!