Knoxville Church Offers Free Gas for Easter Weekend

Overcoming Believers Church aims to serve over 400 drivers with $8,000 in gas giveaways.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:34am

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred lights and colors, evoking the festive spirit of a community gas giveaway event.A church's generous gas giveaway brings joy and relief to drivers in Knoxville this Easter weekend.Knoxville Today

A Knoxville church called Overcoming Believers Church is hosting a 'Gas & Glory' event on Easter weekend, offering $20 of free gas to at least 400 drivers at a local Exxon station. The church has set aside $8,000 for the giveaway and is encouraging the community to come out, regardless of the type of vehicle they drive.

Why it matters

The free gas giveaway is the church's way of serving the local community and celebrating the Easter holiday. With rising gas prices, the event provides much-needed relief for drivers in the Knoxville area.

The details

The gas giveaway event will take place on Saturday, April 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thumbs Up Exxon station on Magnolia Avenue. The church is hoping to serve over 400 people with the $8,000 allocated for the event, providing $20 of free gas per vehicle. After the giveaway, the church is also inviting the community to its Easter Sunday worship service.

  • The gas giveaway event will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • The church's Easter Sunday worship service will be held on April 5, 2026 at 11 a.m.

The players

Overcoming Believers Church

A church in Knoxville, Tennessee that is hosting the 'Gas & Glory' free gas giveaway event for the community.

Starlandria Starks

A representative from Overcoming Believers Church who spoke about the details of the gas giveaway event.

Daryl Arnold

The pastor of Overcoming Believers Church who invited the community to the church's Easter Sunday worship service.

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What they’re saying

“We are hoping to serve over 400 people with the $8,000 that we have for this event, $20 for each car. We're hoping to serve 400 plus people and really engage and let people see that we are truly trying to operate as the hands and feet of Christ in our community.”

— Starlandria Starks, Church Representative

“I don't care if you're in a Bentley, a Benz, or a bicycle with an engine in it, we're putting gas in that car in celebration of Resurrection weekend.”

— Daryl Arnold, Pastor

What’s next

The church is encouraging drivers to arrive early on Saturday, April 4th as they anticipate long lines for the free gas giveaway. For anyone they are unable to serve with gas, the church will be offering other resources to help the community.

The takeaway

This free gas giveaway event demonstrates the Overcoming Believers Church's commitment to serving its local community, especially during a time of economic uncertainty and rising fuel costs. By providing tangible assistance to drivers, the church is living out its mission to be the 'hands and feet of Christ' in Knoxville.