Queer Field Day - Tennessee
June 14, 2025 — 11:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Rain date: June 28, 2025
Last day to register: June 12, 2025
Join volunteers Aubrey and Atticus for a Queer Field Day with an exciting array of outdoor activities, with a slip -n- slide, kickball, hula hoops, water balloon toss, sack race - you name it. This is a free, adults-only field day full of outdoor games we played as kids, with walking trails around the field to wander and enjoy! There will be a little something for everyone! Refreshments and snacks provided. Sponsored by the Episcopal School of Knoxville.
This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community and open to ages 18 and up. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Knoxville area, TN
(S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) lands)
Parking: Ample free paved parking available at this event.
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends remain home on this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: June 14, 2025
Hike: Optional flat, easy trails to explore
Cost: This event is free! We encourage donations to TVOP, but payment is not required for entry.
Bring: While we will have refreshments and snacks, please feel free to bring your own lunch and water bottle. There will be at least two refillable water coolers for participants to use, but it will be while supplies last! It will be very hot, so we also recommend plenty of sunscreen and other protection like hats and sunglasses. If you are participating in the slip-n-slide or water games, we recommend bringing towels and/or a change of clothes. We will have access to an indoor space with plenty of private places to change and dry off.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
