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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2018 Soloists:   Emilee Jane Richardson and Coke Morgan 
Accompanist:   Dorothy Bryson

Narrators:    Marcia Mary Cook and Tom Miller

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