2026 Leadership Knoxville Leadership Luncheon

Leadership Knoxville (LK) will hold its Leadership Luncheon, now in its 17th year. The signature event will celebrate the Class of 2026 and bring together more than 1,000 business, civic, and community leaders from across the region. The 2026 theme, Then, Now, Next, will reflect on the organization’s legacy, examine where it is today and look ahead to the future of leadership in the community. The program will feature a special panel conversation with Leadership Knoxville founders, moderated by LK alumnus Hallerin Hill (Class of 1996). The event also will recognize Alumni Award recipient Avice Evans Reid (Class of 1995) for her outstanding contributions to the community.