Leadership Knoxville

🎁 It's the holiday season, and there is no better gift to give your employees, friends, or family members than the gift of Connection and Community Engagement! 🎁 - Registration for the 2025 classes of Introduction Knoxville is OPEN and limited seats are remaining for the Winter session. For more information and to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/dkT5fheB - Introduction Knoxville is a 6-week program that provides an in-depth look into Knoxville's history, assets, business landscape, education opportunities, quality of life, and arts & culture, all while providing invaluable networking opportunities.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."- Helen Keller - We truly believe we are better together, especially when it comes to partnering with our LK Alumni. This Giving Tuesday, please consider paying your LK experience forward and join the LK Alumni Association today. - Our programs open doors, and your support keeps them open! To pay your Alumni Dues and help us reach our goal, click here: https://lnkd.in/ekWyHxDU

Happy 🦃day, LK Family! We are thankful for each of our alumni and community partners, we wouldn't be us without you! - Our office is closed today and tomorrow as we spend time with loved ones, and we hope you have the chance to do the same. 🧡

This month, the LK Class of 2025 stepped back to the classroom and learned about the current climate of K-12 public education in our community and state. They also had the opportunity to hear about a few of the postsecondary education opportunities offered in our region. Tribe 3, the Transplats, presented their Pillar Talk on what it means to be a skilled communicator and class members were able to hear from representatives from Knox County, Pelissippi State, and South College. - Of course, we couldn't provide these opportunities to our class without the support of our sponsors and LK Alumni who volunteer their time to be with our Flagship Class. Huge thank you to our program sponsor TVA and our session sponsors Clayton Bradley Academy and South College. Also, a huge thank you to Pellissippi State for hosting us for the morning portion of our session!

There's truly nothing better than gathering with friends, old and new! Last month, we hosted our annual Alumni Homecoming at the Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farms, and it was so great to reconnect with one another and celebrate 40 Years of Leadership Knoxville. - Huge thank you to our Alumni Sponsor The Trust Company of Tennessee and all of our vendors who made this event possible! AlphaLit Knoxville Angry Dumplings Tea By the Tracks Catering Jessica Ramsey Art The Early Morning String Dusters Bluegrass Band Turning Knox Rentals

Introducing the Encore Class of 2024! These experienced leaders have spent 5 weeks deep-diving into Knoxville's non-profit sector, learning how they can share their time, wisdom, and talent with these organizations. We are humbled by these leaders' commitment to serving their community and we can't wait to see their impact on the organizations they choose to spend their time with. - Encore wouldn't be possible without the support of our sponsors! Huge thank you to TVA and United Healthcare!

Take a look at the survey results from The BIG Table! We are so proud of our community for making a commitment to being better neighbors. - Have a neighboring story you'd like to share with us? Are you looking to get involved with Knoxville's Neighboring Movement? Send us a message, we'd love to talk to you!

Today, we honor those who exhibit the highest form of Servant Leadership. To our alumni, community partners, and all the men and women who have served our country, we thank you today and every day for your courage and sacrifice. - On this Veteran's Day, we're proud to spotlight one of our own - John Cherry, our Vice President of Community Leadership, who served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years. Thank you for your dedication to our mission and commitment to making a difference.

Last month, LK Flagship 2025 completed their session all about Healthy Living. Class members had the opportunity to complete ride-a-longs with the Knoxville Police Department and the Knox County Sheriff's Department and share their experiences with Chief Paul Noel (LK 23) and Sherrif Tom Spangler (LK 20). They also had the opportunity to hear from leaders who have dedicated their lives to caring for our community, including a panel of LK alumni who care for the most vulnerable. - LK 25 also had the opportunity to hear from their classmates, the We The People tribe, all about Pillar 2: Putting People First. Liz Stowers (LK 14) spoke to the class about Tribal Leadership and Dr. Steve Joiner from Lipscomb University walked through conflict management and cross-sector collaboration with them. - This session wouldn't be possible without our speakers, our hosts at the Public Safetly Complex, and of course, our sponsors. Huge thank you to our Program Sponsor TVA and our Session Sponsor the IT Company!

Last week, almost 800 community members Gathered in Lakeshore Park at The Big Table where we celebrated Leadership Knoxville's 40th anniversary and kicked off our Neighboring Movement! Attendees came together to have meaningful conversations about how we can be better neighbors and become a better Knoxville. - Special thanks to our emcee Hallerin Hilton Hill (LK 1996) and Dave Runyon (author, The Art of Neighboring) for leading the program. Also, a shoutout to 40th Anniversary Committee Chair Susan Dakak (LK 2016) and Owner of Yassin's Falafel House Yassin Terou (LK 2022) for reminding us of the significance of breaking bread and taking care of our community. - This event wouldn't have been possible without the support of our sponsors, community partners, and volunteers. A huge thank you to all who made it happen! We are also incredibly grateful for our LK alumni who stepped up and brought the extra lunches to our neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene in Newport, TN. The Servant Leadership that was shown by our community last Monday is truly inspiring!