Knoxville Remembers
On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. While the events of that day unfolded hundreds of miles away, their impact was felt deeply here in Knoxville.
In the days and weeks that followed, our community came together in reflection, unity, and compassion. Vigils were held, flags were raised, and neighbors gathered to honor those who were lost and to stand in gratitude with the first responders who answered the call. Knoxville’s firefighters, police officers, emergency personnel, churches, schools, and civic organizations joined communities across the country in remembrance and support.
Twenty-five years later, that spirit of unity and gratitude remains. Tributes & Tunes is rooted in this same tradition—bringing our community together to honor service, remember sacrifice, and support those who continue to protect and care for us every day.
As we gather through music and shared moments, we remember not only where we were, but who we are:
a community that shows up, stands together, and never forgets.
Tribute To Heroes: Remembering 9/11 1
To remember the events of 9/11, to honor those who lost their lives, those who lost a loved one, and to pay tribute to all the heroes who sacrificed so much in the aftermath. May we never forget.
Tribute to the 343 FDNY Members Killed on 9/11
A video tribute to the 343 FDNY members who were killed at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001
The Survivor Tree
The Survivor Tree, a callery pear, was pulled from the smoldering rubble of the World Trade Center site after the 2001 attacks and has grown to become a living reminder of the nation's shared strength and resiliency. Watch this story about its remarkable journey of survival and rebirth.
Tribute in Light
Tribute in Light is a commemorative public art installation first presented six months after 9/11 and then every year thereafter, from dusk to dawn, on the night of September 11. It has become an iconic symbol that both honors those killed and celebrates the unbreakable spirit of New York.
Assembled on the roof of the Battery Parking Garage south of the 9/11 Memorial, the twin beams reach up to four miles into the sky and are comprised of 88 7,000-watt xenon lightbulbs positioned into two 48-foot squares, echoing the shape and orientation of the Twin Towers. The installation can also be viewed from a 60-mile radius around lower Manhattan.
Tribute in Light was conceived by several artists and designers who were then brought together under the auspices of the Municipal Art Society and Creative Time: John Bennett, Gustavo Boneverdi, Richard Nash Gould, Julian LaVerdiere, and Paul Myoda, with lighting consultant Paul Marantz.
Tribute in Light is produced by Michael Ahern Production Services.