Carry the Torch Knoxville is an annual event that features speakers who have an impact on the issues of homelessness, mental health and families. The 2023 speaker will be Daryl Strawberry, a legendary baseball player and now an author and minister. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC) and educates the public that homelessness is a community problem. Carry the Torch features a mission fair from 10-11:45 a.m. followed by a luncheon. For information regarding sponsorship or sponsored tables, contact Mary Beth Ramey at 865-524-3926, ext. 229.