Celebrate Knoxville Black Maternal Health Week
April 11-17, 2026
What to Expect
The 2026 Black Maternal Health Week will take place the week of April 11–17, featuring a series of events held at various locations throughout the Knoxville community.
Black Maternal Health Week brings together local researchers, birth workers, holistic practitioners, business owners, healthcare providers, advocates, activists, and professionals focused on maternal health, family studies, and wellness across the United States.
Each event throughout the week will feature its own unique focus and theme—including conversations on paternal health and fatherhood—highlighting the importance of supporting families holistically through education, interactive sessions, art, and community engagement.
This impactful series creates space for meaningful conversations and learning around Black maternal health and wellness while addressing the gaps in care for women, men, and their families. Parents and caregivers with lived experiences, especially related to fatherhood and mentorship, are strongly encouraged to attend.
Black Maternal Health Week Goals
Awareness & Educate
This event brings all things black maternal health for our community addressing the shortcomings of maternal health for black and rural women and their families.
Advocate
Leverage recommendations from community birthworkers and families to advocate for change within communities and our state.
Allocate
Make informed resource allocation decisions to improve the health of mothers, fathers, babies and families by funding community based programs and the perinatal workforce.