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Back To School Bash

Join us on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm  Tennessee Riverpark

A woman smiles

Join us for our annual Back to School Bash to celebrate and kick off the new school year! Families attending will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities and make connections to helpful community resources. This includes:

Learning & Fun

Interactive learning activities and educational resources; fun STEM activities; face painting; and so much more!

Health & Wellness

A wide variety of health resources and services for families; therapy dogs on site; and sports activities.

Resources

Our community partners are here to support your family along your child’s learning journey. Learn about the many resources available in our community from free WIFI for eligible families through HCS EdConnect, powered by EPB; energy assistance programs; and job opportunities.

Food

Free meals and snacks, while supplies last, along with food trucks, to complement the delicious food options.

We can’t wait to see our students and families for an exciting day in the park to celebrate the new school year!

Interested in supporting the Back to School Bash? 

We are looking for community organizations and businesses to help us make this event a fun and exciting kick-off to the new school year for our students and families.

  • Become an event sponsor! 
  • Volunteer with us 
  • Special request: 
    • Paper fans – promote your business by donating printed paper fans with your logo
    • Contact us with additional ideas or requests! 
employee / volunteer helping hand out back packs at back to school bash
A woman looks at coloring sheets
parents and kids outside standing in line for kona ice at back to school bash
utc mascot and employees taking selfie at back to school bash
A child smiles for a photo
Two children pose with props
Two boys hold a soccer ball and smile for a photo
kids using handprints to make commitments poster at back to school bash
kids and parent playing in sand at back to school bash
People check out the book bus
kids playing soccer outside at back to school bash
Booth workers help families
kid sitting in school bus driver seat
student helping kid make a robot at back to school bash

Question about the Back to School Bash?

For any additional information, please contact Kate Skonberg