Due to the ongoing pandemic, this event has been canceled.

The Knoxville Bar Association will hold the Bench & Bar Celebration to recognize the efforts of local judges to keep courts operating safely and efficiently during a pandemic and also offer a chance for judges and lawyers to gather, recognize the mutual commitment to justice, greet old friends, renew acquaintances and celebrate the strength of the bench and bar. The event will be held on the outdoor terrace of the Knoxville Convention Center. Cost is $20 per person before 5 p.m. on Sept. 3 and then $25 per person. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. on Sept. 7, and walk-in registrations are not permitted.