Knoxville Area Vacation Bible Schools

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Knoxville Vacation Bible Schools

It’s hard to believe that summer break is just around the corner. As you’re making plans, don’t forget about VBS! Each year, local church ministries pour their hearts into creating awesome Vacation Bible School experiences for children. Unique themes, catchy songs, creative crafts, lots of fun and friendship keep kids coming back year to year. With so many options, you are sure to find one that fits your needs. 

Many churches are still finalizing plans, so please comment with any details not on this list and we will be sure to add them! Also, don’t forget to check our guide for other fun-filled summer camps and activities as well!

2026 Knoxville Area Vacation Bible Schools

May/June:

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 

Jesus The Great Storyteller 
May 26-29
9am-noon
Rising K-5

Callahan Road Baptist Church

Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God 
June 8 – June 12
6:00-8:00pm 
Four years to completed 6th Grade

Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church

Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God 
May 31- June 3
5:45-8:00pm 
Family VBS- experience VBS together as a family!

Central Bearden

Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God 
June 1-4
9am-12:00pm
preK-5th

Calvary Chapel Knoxville 

Emerald Crossing 
Dates: June 1-5
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm
Ages 5 years  (by January 1, 2025)  to 11 years old

First Baptist Lenoir City 

Emerald Crossing 
June 1-4
9am-noon
PreK-5

Black Oak Heights Baptist Church

Emerald Crossing 
Dates: June 7-11
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Ages 4 up to completed 5th grade. 

Central Baptist Fountain City 

Shine a Light on Jesus 
June 8-11
9am-12pm
Ages 4 years- 5th grade. 

Salem Baptist Church 

Illumination Station 
June 8-11
6-8:30pm
Completed Kindergarten-5th grade

Sevier Heights

Summer Smash 
June 8-11
9-2
Completed Kindergarten-5th grade

West Park Baptist 

Emerald Crossing 
June 8-11
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 4-completed 5th 

The Church of God of the Union Assembly 

Illumination Station 
June 11-14
6-8:00pm
PreK-5th 

Concord United Methodist Church 

Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God 
June 15-18
9am-12
Ages 4-Rising 6th grade

Ebenezer United Methodist  

Snowball Mountain Challenge
June 15-18
6-8pm
Ages 4- 5th grade

First Baptist Concord 

Kingdom Quest 
June 15-18
9am-12:30
Ages 4 (as of June 1st)- completed 5th grade

Knoxville First SDA Church 

True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World 
June 22-26
6:00pm-8:15pm 
Ages 2- 5th grade 

Rocky Hill Baptist Church 

VBS 2026
June 22-26
5:30pm-8:30pm 
Ages 5- Completed 5th grade 

Farragut Church of Christ

VBS
June 29-July 1
9am-12pm
Kindergarten-5th grade 


July:

Fairview United Methodist

Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God 
July 6-10th
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 4 up to completed 6th grade. 

Dixie Lee Baptist Church

Emerald Crossing 
July 12-16
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 4 years-8th grade 

Please keep us updated as your churches make VBS plans!

 

2 COMMENTS

  1. We would love to be added to the list of potential VBS sites! Thank you!!
    Here’s our details, if possible:
    Rainforest Falls VBS
    July 27-31
    5:30p-8:00p
    (Rising) K-5th grade
    (Free dinner provided for all participants, food allergy/sensitivity aware)
    Farragut Christian Church

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