Board Game Days 2026

BGD Overview & Mission:

Board Game Days 2026 is Knoxville’s premier tabletop event, hosted at the historic Mill and Mine. Our non-profit mission is to foster community growth and cognitive development by providing accessible gaming education and resources to the public. We believe that tabletop gaming builds essential social and critical thinking skills, and we strive to bridge the “play gap” by connecting players with a massive library of modern titles. Our primary objective is to facilitate the direct transfer of gaming resources into the hands of the community to encourage lifelong learning and social connection.

LOCATION:

The Mill and Mine

227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

Street parking is available along West Depot Avenue and surrounding streets. The closest public parking lot is under the I-40 overpass at the corner of E. Magnolia Avenue and Williams Street. The lot is a 3-5-minute walk from the venue. Check out this Downtown Parking Map for more options.

CONVENTION HALL HOURS:

• Friday, October 16, 2026 - 12pm-10pm
• Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 10am - 10pm
• Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 12pm-6pm

By The Numbers

• Target Attendance: 400 unique tabletop gaming enthusiasts over three days.
• Simultaneous Gaming Capacity: 22+ dedicated open gaming tables providing 178+ seats in the main hall.
• Specialized Programming: A dedicated RPG Mezzanine and private Social Deduction rooms for immersive, small-group play.
• Resource Library: A curated collection of hundreds of titles available for checkout and Play-to-Win prize giveaways.