The Seeds of Imagination: A Legacy of Readers benefits Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Knox County and honor individuals and organizations that have made an impact on early literacy in East Tennessee. The luncheon incudes a silent auction, musical entertainment and storytelling by Kelle Jolly and an awards ceremony. The honoree in 2024 is Denise Dean, the executive director of East Tennessee Freedom Schools (two in Knox County and one in Blount County) that aims to help children fall in love with reading and social and civil justice. Dean also is on the boards of Muse Knoxville, East Tennessee Foundation, Community Building Institute and Harmony Family Center. Tickets are available HERE.