Event date: Memorial Day, Monday May 31, 2027
Application deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2027
Fountain City Park faces Broadway and is located between 117 Hotel Road and Gresham Road. Vendors can enter through the Gresham Road gate entrance.
The purpose of Fountain City Town Hall, Inc. (FCTH) is to provide a forum for the discussion and resolution of matters concerning Fountain City and to promote the betterment of its citizens and their surroundings.
Consistent with that purpose, FCTH hosts an annual celebration entitled “Honor Fountain City Day in the Park” (HFCD) each Memorial Day located at Fountain City Park. The goal of this event is to bring the community together for a traditional, family-friendly, affordable, and patriotic celebration.
To achieve that goal and to protect Fountain City Park, we have established rules which apply to ALL participants:
- APPLICATION: Vendor applications can be completed with payment online at fountaincitytownhall.org OR entered by hand and mailed to Fountain City Town Hall, Inc. / P.O. Box 18392 / Knoxville, TN 37928. All applications and payment must be received no later than April 28, 2027. Please be advised that HFCD will be celebrated come rain or shine!
- TENT/BOOTH FEES: All vendors, crafters, artists, including community and civic organizations: $40.00. Online filers can pay the fee at fountaincitytownhall.org. Mail in applications must include a personal check/money order made payable to Fountain City Town Hall, Inc./ P.O. Box 18392/ Knoxville, TN 37928. Fees are non-refundable regardless of weather or other factors. Tent/booth spaces are located on the grass and measure 12 X 12 feet in area. Vendors needing additional space must purchase additional 12 X 12 feet areas, as required. Per City of Knoxville regulations, each tent pole must be secured with a 4-pound weight.
- FOOD AND DRINK VENDORS ARE BY INVITATION ONLY. Vendors cannot sell food or drink at their booth without the express advance permission of FCTH.
- SET-UP TIME: Set-up time should begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and should be completed when the events begin at 10:00 a.m. The event is scheduled to end at 4:00 p.m., and all displays and equipment must be removed by 6:00 p.m.
- CHECK-IN: When you arrive at the park, check in with an onsite member of FCTH who will greet you at the Gresham Road entrance. This individual will direct you to an assigned space in the park to be used throughout the duration of the event. There are a limited number of spaces in the park available for booth rentals. As a result, applicants will be approved to participate on a “first-come-first serve” basis. Vendors will not be allowed to secure adjacent spaces for other vendors who have not yet signed in.
- VEHICLE ACCESS AND PARKING: You may drive into the park from the Gresham Road entrance upon arrival to unload your display and equipment. After completing that task, you must move the vehicle to a location outside the park. You can drive back into the park at the close of the event to load your vehicle. All vehicles must be driven on the grass. Driving is not allowed on the asphalt walking trail.
- EQUIPMENT: You must supply your own tables, chairs, tents, and other equipment necessary for the operation of your booth. There are no power outlets available for vendors. All covered pavilions are reserved for FCTH designated activities. The tables and chairs under the covered pavilions are not to be removed.
- POLITICAL ACTIVITIES: Elected officials can request FCTH to invite them to sit on the podium, be recognized, and address the crowd during the awards ceremony. By contrast, FCTH will not rent space to individuals who are running for elected office or groups that advocate any form of party politics. FCTH strictly forbids the distribution or sale of merchandise that promotes or demeans a political party or individual.
- HOLD HARLMESS CLAUSE: Participants agree to hold harmless FCTH and its members for any damage to their property; damage or loss to the property of others; and/or loss or injury to any person caused by their negligence. The exhibitor will cooperate fully with the terms presented herein and the laws of the City of Knoxville. Failure to do so will result in a member of the FCTH directing the participants to immediately strike their booth and vacate the premises.
The applicant is advised that FCTH reserves the right to reject any application that is not consistent with the spirit and goals of this event as described herein. All applicants are subject to review and acceptance at the sole discretion of the Board of FCTH. Applicants will be notified in writing and by email if the application is rejected and all fees will be refunded within 15 days of that ruling.
This form and required fees may be sent by mail to:
Fountain City town Hall
PO Box 18392
Knoxville, TN 37928
Checks should be made payable to Fountain City Town Hall, Inc.