South Press

09/04/2024

We are so much stronger together! Special thanks to these community partners who donated to the community name change fund. & with their contributions in addition to the Trans People Are Magic Cabaret we raised enough to do five name changes this cycle.
That is the magic of community!

09/04/2024

South Knoxville has ALWAYS been the place to be. We are so happy to be a part of the SoKno cityscape. We love our community so much! Just across that hill & on the right is our historic complex. What once was the primary gateway to the Smoky Mountains is now our gateway to the Urban Wilderness. South Knoxville is so rich in adventure, culture, and community.

09/04/2024

Fresh veggies from the garden this morning! Come by and pick them up in the fridge at Knox Pride!

09/04/2024

On Wednesdays we Stitch-N-Bitch! Just bring whatever you are working on and join the social group. They have started meeting in the South Press Parlor as it is a bit quieter and is semi private.
Come check it out every Wednesday 12:30-2:30pm!

09/04/2024

About last night.......
It was LIT! Thank you to all the contestants of Star Search. You all brought your A game. Congrats on your double win! & for making it into our December Star Search Finale.
What a dang crowd too! You all filled the space (literally) to the seams with love and support for our competitors. Thank you for producing with the assist from .
Our special guests Thatari Queen turned the party.
Also, thank you to the sponsors of this event for keeping it free and accessible for everyone in our community
Lastly, but certainly not least thank you to our South Press team for providing the best hospitality in Knoxville. You all set the standard for curating safe space. Thank you for all your hard work. I appreciate you!

09/04/2024

How do you like your Karaoke?
Super gay?
We've got that super gay karaoke happening every Wednesday 6pm-8:30pm and who better to gay it up for us that the awesome folks over at They sponsor & present this FREE community event so it is accessible to all. Join us for a song or two! The South Press service bar will be open til 8pm.
3615 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

09/04/2024

09/03/2024

Help Jasmine from Women with Vision represent Knoxville and our vibrant food system in Italy! We are hosting a special fundraising dinner to support her informative trip, where she will learn best practices from around the world and bring that valuable knowledge back to our community.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 6th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: South Press
Ticket Price: $10 per person

Enjoy delicious food prepared and donated by Knox Pride & South Press, with mouth-watering desserts provided by Mama Bear Sweet Treats. Every dollar raised will help Jasmine embark on this incredible journey.

Don't miss this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a delightful meal!

If you can’t make it in person but would still like to support, please, send donations to knoxpride.com/donate with WOMEN WITH VISION in the memo

Make sure to stay for the monthly Open Mic Night with Phoenix hosted at South Press every First Friday!

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09/03/2024

Are you wanting to connect more to the LGBTQIA community?
Develop a skill set that will carry over into your future endeavors?
Build a marketing portfolio?
Become a community organizer?

We are SO excited to release this opportunity to our community! This program empowers us to hire people who do not have barista experience for the first time ever. We have several positions open on the barista bar, in marketing, social media management, event coordination, community outreach, and administrative assistance. Applicants must be between the ages of 18-24 years old to participate in our internship program.
This is a paid workforce development program that pays $15 per hour for 200 hours.
(16-20 hours a week for 10-12 weeks)
If chosen for our workforce program you will receive a FREE computer. You will also have access to several other resources including, up to, a $600 stipend for work related expenses. To apply please email [email protected] and share why you want to be a part of the South Press team. You can also use the google form if that is more convenient for you.
https://forms.gle/9XRXY4bxC9361DtS9

09/03/2024

We have the shop all polished up and ready to receive guests. Please come visit a spell this week.
Come share a cup with us
Tuesday-Saturday 8am-6pm
3615 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

09/03/2024

South Press will resume operations Tuesday 8am-6pm. Please come see us this week!
Tuesday-Saturday 8am-6pm
3615 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

09/02/2024

Friendly reminder that there are no barrier resources available on our front community table. No questions asked. We are open Tuesday-Saturday 8am-6pm.
3615 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

09/02/2024

Today is the last day to submit art for the September First Friday Art Show!
First Friday Art Show Call
September: Elements of Art (Art inspired by the four elements) Water, earth, fire, and air. The elements of life and all that is, and all that will be. This September, our art show will celebrate the movement of wind, the cool rush of water, the sweet heat of fire, and the strength of the Earth. Art submitted should feature and embody any of the four elements! Submissions need to be brought to South Press by September 2nd and picked up on September 30th. Any skill level is welcome and encouraged! If your art is not picked up by October 3rd, we will consider it a donation and harbor the elements. No take-backsy (unless you ask nicely).
Reach out to Gary with questions or inquiries [email protected]

09/02/2024

Open Mic Night at South Press Coffee!
Friday September 6th
Doors open at 6pm
Showtime is 6:30pm
This is a FREE community event!
Hosted by Phoenix
Come share with us a 5-7 minute set of music, or poetry.
South Press service bar will be open for business!
Please share will ALL your friends so we can have alot of great sharing. This is a safe space to share your art.
(First Friday Art show will be debuting in the parlor curated by Gary)

09/02/2024

At South Press with Freda Nutz presenting the beautiful Joslynn Fish with money raised at The Nagging Nun talk to "Trans People are Magic Cabaret"
The Scruffy City Sisters supports and thanks Joslynn for creating a safe space!
Thanks for allowing us to invade your space !

09/01/2024

Friendly reminder that South Press is NOT open on Sundays and Mondays. We will resume operations Tuesday 8am-6pm. Please come see us then.
Tuesday-Saturday 8am-6pm
Also, drink some water!

09/01/2024

Help Jasmine from Women with Vision represent Knoxville and our vibrant food system in Italy! We are hosting a special fundraising dinner to support her informative trip, where she will learn best practices from around the world and bring that valuable knowledge back to our community.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 6th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: South Press
Ticket Price: $10 per person
Enjoy delicious food prepared and donated by Knox Pride & South Press, with mouth-watering desserts provided by Mama Bear Sweet Treats. Every dollar raised will help Jasmine embark on this incredible journey.
Don't miss this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a delightful meal!

If you can’t make it in person but would still like to support, please, send donations to knoxpride.com/donate with WOMEN WITH VISION in the memo

Make sure to stay for the monthly Open Mic Night with Phoenix hosted at South Press every First Friday!

09/01/2024

Our monthly Farmer's Market is coming up on Saturday 9/28 in the upper parking lot of South Press from 10am-2pm!

If you are a maker leaning towards the "farmer" side of things, email [email protected] to be part of this event!

South Press coffee and food bar open as well!

This is a safe, sober, community event

Come out and support local q***r and minority owned businsses

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09/01/2024

CAST REVEAL!
Come join us for our first cycle of Star Search at South Press on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7pm! This show is FREE - just bring ones to tip your entertainers and contestants!

Featuring my co-producer Colin Butte, special guests Joshua Ricker and Rhoda Dairyheir, and our Season 1 Superstar Lee Smith!

We have twelve contestants signed up for our POP ICONS competition:
Ivory Trade (Benjamin Stiltner)
Memento Moira
Greta Garbage (Logan Thurman)
Amber Amaretto (Ana Ragland)
Roman Inspire (Rome Farrar)
Cassie Clair
Wanda Rabbitt (Drew Whittemore)
Veneno (Juan Martinez)
Miss Chasity Karter
Lucid Dreamz (Kennedy Steinert)
Jubbly Bubbles (not pictured) (Jessica Jubs)
Rydher Londons (not pictured) (Katie Hueser)

It's gonna be a great night of drag! Lots of new entertainers joining us for the first time with some familiar faces sprinkled in. Thank you all for signing up for this event!

If you are not tagged in this and would like to be, please send me a message! We may be friends on social media and I am not aware of the connection. Additionally, if you'd like your tag removed for any reason, shoot me a message and I'll remove it!

09/01/2024

Trans People Are Magic Cabaret presented another installment Saturday night. It was a wonderful night of trans joy, allyship, and community. Special thanks to for producing the show and all the entertainers who donated their time and talent to uplift transgender lives through legal name changes.

We couldn't have done it without you!
Also, special thanks to for providing production support and keeping the night moving along.
Our amazing South Press team Bransen & Gary served you up the best hospitality in town, and I am so grateful for their contributions to our community space.
Lastly, thank you to everyone who filled the space and donated through venmo. You all are empowering trans joy and providing life changing aid. This brings the grand total of name changes funded to 109 since the program started.
Trans People ARE Magic, and that magic is in community. My heart is so full. Thank you ALL so much!

08/31/2024

After struggling to find a venue for its festival, Blount Pride said it would host a visibility rally to affirm the local LGBTQ+ community and stand in solidarity.

08/31/2024

No matter what your Saturday adventure
let South Press fuel your shennanigans.
Saturday 8am-6pm
3615 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

08/31/2024

Trans People Are Magic Cabaret returns Saturday August 31st at South Press Coffee. This installment is being produced by the incomparable with a star studded line up to entertain you from beginning to end.
Doors open at 6pm
Showtime at 7pm
Suggested Donation is $10
(no one will be tirned away due to lack of funds)
All money raised will go towards funding name changes for trans people in East Tennessee.
Please join us for an evening of phenomenal entertainment & community building.
LGBTQIA folks empowering each other to live authentically.

08/31/2024

Come share a cup with us Saturday 8am-6pm
3615 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920