The Nativity Pageant involves hundreds of volunteers from the Knoxville area in professionally directed pantomime drama. The Pageant combines a cast of 100 fully costumed adults and children, moving narration, realistic sets, authentic costumes, and live animals to create a beautiful and powerful presentation of the Christmas story. A 200-voice choir, accompanied by a 20-member orchestra, provides music. The Pageant has been a traditional part of metropolitan Knoxville’s Christmas celebration for over 45 years. The administration is conducted by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of area women representing a variety of Christian denominations. An Advisory Board composed of civic and religious leaders also gives assistance. 

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2019 Soloist:     Jenessa Abernathy
Accompanist:   Dorothy Bryson

Narrators:         Rachel Norman and Bob Thomas 
 
Male Voice:       Frank Murphy
Female Voice:   Amy Evans

Directors:           Ernie Roberts – Pageant Director
                              Melissa Pinyon – Assistant Director, Choreographer
                              Shawn Carson – Technical Director
                              Scott Ruckart – Assistant Technical Director
                             Wendell Boertje – Music Director
​                              J. Brian Kelley - Assistant Music Director
                             Mary Ann Fennell – Orchestra Coordinator
                             Ward Witt – Set Designer
                             Nan Lambrecht - Makeup Designer