Maryville College Men's Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field at Music City Challenge
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-01 | Nashville, TN
Maryville College Men’s Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field at Music City Challenge

Final Exam Period
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-06

Free Cardio Workout
2026-05-01 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Alumni Gym, 110 College Hill Dr, Maryville, TN, 37804, United States
Free Cardio workout led by Wendy Guillaume.

Free Food & Fellowship
2026-05-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Broadway United Methodist Church (309 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804, United States)
Salvation Army
Sign up BEFORE: https://volunteeretn.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=974643

Maryville College Softball vs Huntingdon - Semifinals
2026-05-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Oxford, Ala., Choccolocco Park
Maryville College Softball vs Huntingdon – Semifinals
Streaming Video: https://theccsnetwork.com/watch/7

Art Reception: Senior Art and Design Majors
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | CCA – Blackberry Farm Gallery
Color and creativity will take center stage at the Clayton Center for the Arts galleries through May 11, as eight Maryville College seniors present a multi-media exhibition of their work.
According to Professor of Design Adrienne Schwarte, the exhibitions are a part of the students’ Senior Studies, which all Maryville College students are required to complete at the end of their senior year.
“The show is usually the culmination of their work over the course of the year,” Schwarte said. “In these shows, we have design, photography, drawing and painting, digital video, immersive experiences/interior design displays and more — and they all belong here.”
Exhibits and artists on display through April 11 include:
Darius Martin ’26, Design major, “Shirt Design” (T-shirt/print design)
“I want to design shirts that are aesthetic, colorful and popular, depicting familiar characters and activities such as sports. T-shirts have the opportunity to depict interesting imagery and the main focus of the shirt design,” Martin said.
Emily Buchner ’26, Art major, “Decent of Madness” (mixed media)
“Descent of Madness is a mixed media body of work built from photography, sculpture and painting. It reimagines Wonderland not as an escape, but as a map of the interior landscape trauma survivors navigate,” Buchner said.
Seth Carter ’26, Design major, “SJC discipleship” (Christian clothing brand)
“Through my designs, I aim to merge the boldness of streetwear with the depth of Christian truth. I want to create pieces that are not only aesthetically strong, but spiritually meaningful — clothing that starts conversations, inspires confidence and reflects a relationship with God in a modern, authentic way,” Carter said.
Lauren Huffstetler ’26, Design major, “Gathered in the Foothills — Designing Women’s Outdoor Belonging” (digital design)
“Through a cohesive digital identity system — including typography, color systems, environmental mockups, web design and retreat collateral — this body of work explores how intentional design can make outdoor spaces feel more accessible, welcoming and rooted in place for women,” Huffstetler said.
Anna Price ’26, Art major, “Chaotic Soul — The Wild Harmony of Nature” (Mixed Media)
“My work explores themes of wildlife conservation, and the question: Does a wild animal have the same soul that we do? This is important now because I feel the more technology begins to rise the more humanity lets the natural world take a backseat,” Price said.
Aiden Redman ‘26, Design major, “Stop and Smell the Flowers” (audio/visual)
“My display explores themes of nature and nostalgia. It uses an ambient soundscape to immerse viewers. With how quickly life moves forward, I find it important to slow things down and appreciate the present as opposed to focusing so intently on the future,” Redman said.
Ally “Myka” Roberts ’26, Design major, “The Visual Language of Kanji” (posters/calligraphy)
“As someone who experiences the world visually and intensely, I found myself connecting to these characters beyond the language of Japanese, sensing weight in 日 (sun), restlessness in 心 (heart) and barely contained chaos in 愛 (love), each one feeling like its own small universe. My thesis became an exploration of what makes these characters themselves; how far they can be stretched, distorted, broken or rebuilt before losing recognition, and whether someone who can’t read them can still understand them through form alone,” Roberts said.
Emma Robertson ’26, Design major, “What Makes a House a Home?” (Material boards, lighting, and framed pictures)
“My art show explores different themes of interior design in residential spaces, including the living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. This show navigates how different aspects of a home can make people feel emotionally,” Robertson said.
A reception for all exhibiting seniors to celebrate their success will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. May 1 in the galleries, located in both Building A (DENSO and La Dolce Vita galleries) and Building B (Blackberry Farm and William “Ed” Harmon galleries) of the Clayton Center for the Arts. Gallery hours are 10 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Gallery admission is free, and the reception is free and open to the public.

MtnChallenge Event
2026-05-02
Event details are yet to be determined

Makers Ekklesia Dance: Burn
2026-05-02 11:00 - 2026-05-03 19:00 | Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
Makers Ekklesia Dance Presents: Burn
God set His plan of deliverance into motion from the moment a bush burned without being consumed. In the quiet wilderness, He called an unlikely shepherd, Moses, and chose him for a divine purpose: to confront Pharaoh and lead His people out of slavery in Egypt. Through powerful signs and miracles, God revealed His unmatched authority, from the protection of Passover to the parting of the Red Sea. This timeless story is one of calling, faith, and redemption, showing how God chooses the humble and faithfully delivers His people according to His promise.

Maryville College Baseball vs LaGrange - Second Round
2026-05-02 15:30 - 18:30 | Pearl, Miss.
Maryville College Baseball vs LaGrange – Second Round
Streaming Video: https://theccsnetwork.com/

Maryville College Baseball vs Piedmont - Semifinal
2026-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Pearl, Miss.
Maryville College Baseball vs Piedmont – Semifinal
Streaming Video: https://theccsnetwork.com/schedule

A Wine Your Mother Will Like!
2026-05-04 17:45 - 19:00 | 118 E Church Ave, 118 East Church Avenue, Maryville, TN, 37804, United States
In preparation for Mother’s Day, explore some wines she WILL like! Not too sweet, not too dry, not too fruity, and not too tart.

We love our mothers and want them to enjoy wine, preferably a wine you will enjoy too. Explore the words often used to describe wine and how to decipher them into a great bottle for the party with WSET Diploma and Certified Sommelier, Andrew Woodland.

In this class, you will:

Review common descriptors of wine and what they actually mean.
Walk through a series of wines to understand these descriptors.
Comparatively taste these wines side by side
Enjoy an evening with the one we call Mom!

Must be 21 years of age or older to attend with valid ID. We will be checking IDs at check-in.

Welcome Table
2026-05-05 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-12 16:30 - 18:30 | 1st United Methodist Church (804 Montvale Station Rd, Maryville, TN 37803, United States)

Yoga on the yoga deck!
2026-05-06 16:30 - 17:15
Join us for free yoga out at Crawford house. Poor weather location is typically CCM.

Residence Halls Close for Non-graduating Students
2026-05-06 21:00
Please see the information on the procedures for residence hall End of Year Closing.

Final Grades Due for Graduating Seniors at 12:00 Noon
2026-05-07

Welcome Table
2026-05-07 16:30 - 18:30 | New Providence Presbyterian Church

Men's Track & Field
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-08 | Danville, KY
Maryville College Men’s Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field at Centre Last Chance and Multis

Women's Track & Field
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-08 | Danville, KY
Maryville College Women’s Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field at Centre Last Chance and Multis

Grades due for Previous Session Incompletes
2026-05-08

Baccalaureate
2026-05-08 15:00 - 16:00 | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States

Men's Track & Field
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-09
Maryville College Men’s Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field at LR Last Chance Meet

Women's Track & Field
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-09 | Hickory, NC
Maryville College Women’s Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field at LR Last Chance Meet

Commencement
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00

Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors
2026-05-10 09:00

May Term Classes Begin
2026-05-11

Final Grades Due for Returning Students at 12:00 Noon
2026-05-11

Last day of Course Drop/Add Period
2026-05-12

2026 Maryville College AI Summit
2026-05-12 08:00 - 2026-05-13 17:00 | MC Downtown Center
2-day Summit exploring teaching, business, nonprofit uses, and the societal and environmental impacts of AI through keynotes and sessions.

The 2nd Annual Maryville College AI Summit will take place on May 12 and May 13, 2026, at the Maryville College Downtown Center, located at 118 East Church Avenue, Maryville, Tennessee. We are excited to welcome back the Blount Partnership as a key sponsor for this year’s Summit.
Please review all the information below prior to purchasing your ticket(s).
The Summit extends beyond teaching and learning to include the applied use of artificial intelligence in business and nonprofit settings, as well as sessions that examine broader societal and environmental implications. This event reflects Maryville College’s identity as a liberal arts institution and its commitment to the region by supporting thoughtful dialogue and diverse viewpoints.
Across both days, attendees will hear presentations and talks on a wide range of topics and will have opportunities to engage with fellow participants.

Speakers:
Tuesday, May 12th Speakers (Subject to Change)
(Most sessions will be held concurrently)
Keynote: Andrew Farrior, Co-Founder, AXM
Additional speakers include:
Andy Lombardo, Tech Director, Maryville City Schools
Hunter Kallay, PhD Candidate, University of Tennessee
Kate Nash
Marcus Blair, Founder, Omega Business Solutions
Dr. Trey Conatser, Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning, University of Kentucky
Daniel Janowski, AI for Operations Program Lead, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Wednesday, May 13th Speakers (Subject to Change)
(Most sessions will be held concurrently)
Keynote: Dr. Jay Eckles, Division Director for Application Development, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Additional speakers include:
Abhijit “AV” Verekar, Founder & CEO, Avèro Advisors
Abhinav Mahajan, Technical Delivery Lead, Clayton
Alyssa Schoudel, Senior Director of Technology, Clayton
Dr. Dan Ross, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Maryville College
Felicia J. Slattery, Lecturer and Inaugural Generative AI Fellow, University of Tennessee
Dr. James Hutson, Professor, Department Head, Lindenwood University
Jan Taylor, Sr. Lecturer, Maryville College
Jason Leverant, President & COO, AtWork Group
Joel Smith, Founder & CEO of TeachCraft
Diana Wheeler, Knowledge & AI Strategist, Athena Knowledge Consulting

More speakers for both dates will be announced soon.

Food and Beverages
Lunch will be provided each day for ticketed attendees and confirmed presenters. Additional details about food and beverage offerings will be shared closer to the event.

Ticketing and Registration
This is a fully ticketed event for the general public. All ticketing and processing fees will be included in the listed price so that attendees see a single all‑inclusive cost at checkout.
Accepted speakers, please do not proceed to purchase a ticket. We will issue you a credential in the lead up to the Summit.
Current Maryville College faculty and staff may request a complimentary ticket by emailing aisummit@maryvillecollege.edu

Recording Notice
Attendees may not record audio or video of Summit presentations. Still photography is permitted. Maryville College staff and other authorized personnel will record and photograph sessions for event documentation, future promotions, and college communications.

Parking
Multiple free parking options are available in Downtown Maryville. Registered attendees will receive detailed parking instructions before the event.

Accessibility
If you need accommodations to support your participation, please contact the event organizer in advance.

Contact
For questions, please email aisummit@maryvillecollege.edu
Waitlist Information (to be announced)
Information about waitlist procedures and ticket capacity will be shared once ticket inventory is sold out.

Organizations interested in supporting the Summit’s expanded programming are invited to contact aisummit@maryvillecollege.edu for information about sponsorship opportunities. This two‑day, ticketed event brings together educators, business professionals, nonprofit leaders, and community members to explore artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives.
