From a jug band to comedy juggling, East Tennessee performers are preparing for a night of live entertainment with a purpose.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 20, 2026) — A jug band, a comedy juggler, a harmonica player and a lineup of singers are among the acts preparing to take the stage at Knoxville’s historic Bijou Theatre for the 2026 Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent finals.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 12 acts featuring performers ages 60 and older will compete for the Knoxville title during an evening of live entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. The eighth annual competition brings together a range of performers, each with a different way of entertaining an audience.
Presented by the Morning Pointe Foundation in partnership with Morning Pointe Senior Living, Seniors Got Talent gives older adults an opportunity to share their talents in front of a live audience while bringing the community together to support the future of senior care.
More Than One Kind of Talent
This year’s Knoxville finalists offer plenty of variety. The Mt. LeConte Jug Band brings a group performance to the lineup, while Robb Zeiser will take on comedy juggling. Jim Braddock will showcase his harmonica skills, and the Jasmine Quartet will bring four voices together on stage.
The rest of the lineup features solo singers and a dancer, making for an evening that moves between musical styles and performance traditions. With 12 acts competing, audiences will have the opportunity to cheer on their favorites while seeing the many forms talent can take.
“Every year, Seniors Got Talent gives us the chance to see older adults share something they enjoy with an audience and experience the excitement of performing on stage,” said Miranda Perez, executive director of the Morning Pointe Foundation. “We look forward to bringing Knoxville together for an evening that celebrates these performers and supports the students who are preparing for careers serving older adults.”
An Evening That Gives Back
The competition also benefits the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in nursing, therapy, culinary arts and social work. The Foundation also supports caregiver education, helping students and caregivers build the knowledge and skills needed to serve older adults.
The Morning Pointe Foundation partners with colleges and technical schools across the Tennessee Valley, including The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College, Southern Adventist University, Dalton State College, Cleveland State Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Athens and TCAT Chattanooga. Through these partnerships, the Foundation helps students prepare for careers in healthcare and other fields that support older adults.
Through Seniors Got Talent, an evening of entertainment helps support opportunities for future healthcare professionals while recognizing the talents and contributions of older adults today.
Event Details
2026 Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Knoxville Finals
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay St.
Knoxville, TN 37902
Tickets: https://knoxbijou.org/bijou-events/6th-annual-morning-pointe-foundation-seniors-got-talent/
For more information about Seniors Got Talent and the Morning Pointe Foundation, visit morningpointefoundation.com/events/seniors-got-talent.
About Morning Pointe Senior Living
Morning Pointe Senior Living, headquartered in Ooltewah, Tennessee, was founded in 1997 by healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and J. Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living operates assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in four southeastern states, including GA, IN, KY & TN. For more information, visit morningpointe.com.
The philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living is the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to provide clinical scholarships and caregiver support.
