Frank Murphy interviews George Bove, Media and Public Relations Chairman for the Kerbela Shrine Temple, about the 49th annual Kerbela Shrine Circus on August 7, 8, and 9, 2026 in Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville. Complimentary circus tickets can be obtained by calling (865) 573-1901.
Proceeds from the sales of concession items at the circus support the Kerbela Shrine Temple. To be a Shriner, one must also be a Master Mason in Freemasonry. Kerbela Shrine is part of Shriners International, which supports Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, a system of 22 hospitals providing specialty pediatric care. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals for Children and receive all services at no financial obligation to families.
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