The Knoxville Sports Cards & Collectibles Show gives Knoxville collectors a free Saturday stop for sports cards, Pokémon, and in-person buying, selling, and trading. The October gathering belongs to a monthly local series, making it an option for both regular attendees and anyone trying a neighborhood card show for the first time.
Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church is the series' current home in the Karns community. Organizer Joseph O'mary says the show moved there in January 2026 after several venue changes over its history. For returning collectors who remember an earlier location, that move is the most useful detail to keep in mind before heading out.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
Vintage and modern sports cards are both part of the organizer's description of the show. That gives the event a broader focus than a single era of collecting: someone interested in older cards and someone following contemporary players have reasons to browse the same gathering. The advertised categories describe the show's overall selection, rather than a guarantee that a particular player, set, or card will be available on October 24.
The organizer also describes a substantial Pokémon following. That matters if your household collects across categories, or if you want a local outing that includes both sports collecting and a trading card game audience. Specific additional games and products are not advertised, so the clearest starting points are the two categories the organizer names directly.
Buying, selling, and trading are all part of the advertised format. If you plan to bring cards, you can approach the visit as a conversation with sellers rather than assuming it is a purchase-only event. Interest in an individual card, an offer, or a trade still depends on the person across the table; the show's format creates the opportunity without promising a transaction.
More Than Just a Card Show
This series has a history beyond its current church location. O'mary dates its beginning to May 2017 and describes growth as a major reason for moving venues over time. The October gathering is therefore part of an established monthly rhythm, rather than a newly announced one-off event. The organizer schedules shows ahead, giving local collectors a recurring occasion to meet around their collections.
The move to Beaver Ridge is especially relevant to that continuity. A familiar show name does not necessarily mean a familiar destination, and the current venue should guide your travel plans. Use the church's Oak Ridge Highway address when navigating, particularly if an older saved location still points elsewhere in Knoxville.
Public admission is free. The organizer separately rents seller tables for a fee, so attending to browse and reserving space to sell are different arrangements. If you want to exhibit rather than simply visit, ask about table arrangements before making plans to set up. The organizer lists Joe at 865-973-1612 as the contact for more information.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
For a first visit, the event's combination of older and newer sports cards provides a straightforward way to choose where to begin. You can concentrate on the era you already collect, then explore the other side of the advertised selection if something catches your attention. There is no need to arrive with an interest in every category to make use of the show.
Collectors coming for Pokémon have a similarly clear focus. The organizer explicitly includes that audience in the description, so it is part of the show's identity rather than an assumed addition to a sports event. Companions with different collecting interests can each have a reason to browse while sharing the same destination.
The in-person format also lets you discuss the actual cards being offered. If you are considering selling or trading, explain what you have and what kind of transaction you are seeking before handing anything over. These conversations fit the buying, selling, and trading format advertised for this monthly gathering, without requiring a table reservation simply to ask a seller about interest.
Planning Your October Visit
The public window runs from early morning through midafternoon, so this is a daytime hobby stop. Allow time for any selling or trading conversations within that window rather than planning around an evening session. Show hours are local to Knoxville.
Before traveling, use the "Official Source" link for the organizer's post and any practical updates. Keep Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church as your destination, and distinguish the October 24 gathering from the other monthly dates in the series. That is particularly useful when sharing plans with someone who has attended a previous location or saved a different month's announcement.
Final Thoughts
The Knoxville Sports Cards & Collectibles Show brings an established monthly series, free public admission, and a sports-and-Pokémon focus to Knoxville's October calendar. If you attend, let the organizer or other attendees know you found the show on Card Show Dex.
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