Beginning at The Press Room, the summer party and tour serve as a benefit for the East Tennessee Community Design Center and feature drinks, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction and tours and demonstrations at various businesses in the Broadway/Central Corridor. Drinks, food and silent auction begin at 5 p.m. with program at 6 p.m. and tours from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be ordered HERE or by calling the East Tennessee Community Design Center at 865-525-9945.

Wesley House will hold its "UnMask The Future Masquerade Ball," a red carpet event featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, live music by the Legacy Band, dancing, silent auction and photo booth. Guests also will be able to vote for a King and Queen of the ball by donating to community leaders. Donations include purchasing a table or ticket or making a contribution; $1 equals 1 vote.  For more information, contact Ryan Parker at [email protected] or 865-524-5494. Attire: dressy/black tie optional.

The annual luncheon is a cornerstone event for The Restoration House and leads to building new relationships and ensuring sustainable funding for the organization to impact single mothers and their children throughout Knoxville and beyond. The event is open to the public with reservations requested. Guests will both see and hear about – as well as have the chance to support the work of The Restoration House – but no guest is required or pressured to give. Registration is available HERE.

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee will hold its 4th Annual 360° of Hope Luncheon. The luncheon will feature a festive holiday menu catered by Café 4 and a program emceed by Jim Wogan. The featured speaker will be Tom Ferriter, CEO of Bush's Beans, who will provide insight into the food industry giant and discuss how to give back to the community we all call home. Attire: business/business casual.

A luncheon will be held as part of the 11th Annual Women & Philanthropy Program, the Alliance of Women Philanthropists’ signature event focusing on philanthropy, volunteerism and leadership. Alliance of Women Philanthropists members receive complimentary admission for the symposium. Members may bring guests for a fee of $40 per person. Registration is available HERE. The 2019 speakers are Kara Lawson, a member of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees and NBA analyst for the Washington Wizards; Dr. Elizabeth Strand, founding director of…

The Muse Knoxville will hold its 6th annual scholarship luncheon to raise money for the Muse For All programs. The funds are used for educational programming and exhibits for children regardless of economic, physical or social barriers at significantly reduced prices or free of charge. Register HERE. Sponsorships also available. Contact Jennie Councill at [email protected] or 865-594-1494, ext 112.

The 5th Annual Girls Inc. Elite Awards will honor members of the community who strive to meet the Girls Inc. motto of “strong, smart and bold.” Proceeds from the event fund the group’s efforts to provide girls in the Knoxville area with successful role models and intentional programming targeted to their specific needs.

The 2019 Ties and Tails Gala will raise funds to sponsor a training dog for a veteran in need through Smoky Mountain Service Dogs. The event includes a cocktail reception and dinner. Attire is dressy casual. Canine companions are welcome.

Junior Achievement of East Tennessee will hold “The Blind Pig,” its sixth annual beer, bacon and barbecue classic, a summer fundraiser for the organization and "A Party with a Purpose." The event is for ages 21 and up and features food, beverages, moonshine tasting, music and auction. Ticket and sponsorship information are available at www.blindpig.givesmart.com. Email [email protected] for additional information.

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN) will hold its 5th Annual 360° of Hope Luncheon, an event that brings together more than 300 of Knoxville's business and community leaders to enjoy networking, a featured speaker and the chance to learn more about CCETN and its programs. The 2019 speaker will be Phillip Fulmer, the director of athletics for the University of Tennessee. All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit Knoxville’s Children’s Emergency Shelter for children who have been removed from…

The annual luncheon is a cornerstone event for The Restoration House and leads to building new relationships and ensuring sustainable funding for the organization to impact single mothers and their children throughout Knoxville and beyond. The high-impact event inspires and challenges perceptions of low-income, single mother families. The event is open to the public with reservations requested. Guests will both see and hear about – as well as have the chance to support the work of The Restoration House – but no guest is…

Culinary historian, educator and author Michael W. Twitty will present the 2020 Wilma Dykeman Stokely Memorial Lecture. His book, The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South, is a memoir of Southern cuisine and food culture that traces his ancestry and Southern foods from Africa to America and from slavery to freedom. The Cooking Gene won the 2018 James Beard Awards for Best Food Writing and Book of the Year and was a finalist for The Kirkus Prize in…

A luncheon will be held as part of the 12th Annual Women & Philanthropy Program, the Alliance of Women Philanthropists’ signature event focusing on philanthropy, volunteerism and leadership. Alliance of Women Philanthropists members receive complimentary admission for the symposium. Members may bring guests for a fee of $40 per person. Registration is available HERE. The 2020 speakers are Dr. Roberto Fernandez, medical director & neurologist, The Pat Summitt Clinic, UT Medical Center; Dr. Karen Johnson, chair, Department of Preventative Medicine,…

The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will hold its annual fundraiser, Cookie Creations, to officially kick off the cookie season. Cookie Creations is an adult evening of food and fun with sweet and savory cookie-inspired dishes paired with Tennessee libations from Balter Beerworks, Cade’s Cove Winery and Sugarlands Distillery, and music by The Crawdaddy Jones Trio featuring Michael Crawley. Register at www.girlscoutcsa.org/cookiecreations. This event is for guests 21 and older.

“The Great Conversation” is an event by United Way of Greater Knoxville to bring young professionals together with Knoxville’s top business and community leaders. The event, hosted by the Young Leaders’ Society, features food, drink and conversation. A networking cocktail hour precedes dinner to meet and chat with peers and community leaders. Ticket price includes access to the event, two drink tickets, dinner and dessert. Additional drink tickets will be available for $6 each. The 2020 table hosts are: Charme…

(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event has been postponed.) The 6th Annual Girls Inc. Elite Awards will honor members of the community who strive to meet the Girls Inc. motto of “strong, smart and bold.” Tickets include the full program, dinner and a silent auction. The theme is "Literary Ladies," and the program will feature special works from the Girls Inc. girls. Proceeds from the event fund the group’s efforts to provide girls in the Knoxville…

The Junior Achievement event annually recognizes individuals for their contributions to the East Tennessee business community with a celebratory dinner and awards presentation. The honorees in 2022 are restaurateur Randy Burleson; Steve Davis of GEM Community Development Group, The Will Group and Edison Electric; and Ray and Lucy Hand of Eagle Distributing Group and Knoxville Beverage Company. For additional information, contact Callie Archer at [email protected]. Sponsorship and registration information is available HERE. Attire: Dressy/business.

The annual gala at The Episcopal School of Knoxville is a significant fundraiser for the school and includes a festive evening of celebration, food, online silent auction and live auction. Tickets are available HERE. Attire: Black tie optional or dressy.  

The 15th Annual luncheon is a cornerstone event for The Restoration House and leads to building new relationships and ensuring sustainable funding for the organization to impact low-income single-mothers and their children throughout Knoxville. The event will both inspire and challenge perceptions of mother-led families and help offer a glimpse into the healing and thriving taking place. Restoring Hope is open to the public with reservations requested. Guests will both see and hear about – as well as have the…

The Junior Achievement event annually recognizes individuals for their contributions to the East Tennessee business community with a celebratory dinner and awards presentation. The 2023 honorees are Jim Hart, Friends of the Smokies; Bruce Hartmann, University of Tennessee Medical Center; and Bob Petrone, B&T Distributing Co. For additional information about sponsorships, contact Callie Archer at [email protected].

Sertoma will host its annual Friendship Dinner to honor its community of friends and new supporters. The event will be emceed by former WBIR news anchor Beth Haynes, and the featured speaker will be Danny White, vice chancellor and director of athletics the the University of Tennessee, with the conversation moderated by now-retired sports broadcaster Jimmy Hyams.

The 16th annual luncheon is a cornerstone event for The Restoration House and leads to building new relationships and ensuring sustainable funding for the organization to impact low-income single-mothers and their children throughout Knoxville. The event is open to the public with reservations requested. Guests will both see and hear about – as well as have the chance to support – the work of The Restoration House, but no guest is required or pressured to give.

The Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs will hold a gala to celebrate its opening, hear impact stories from students, celebrate the legacy of Howard H. Baker Jr., and discover ways to support the Baker School.  The event will include a a cocktail reception, dinner and program.  In 2023, the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved changing the center into a school of public policy and public affairs.

The 35th Annual East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame event will be held in 2024 to honor the leaders who have built the East Tennessee region into what it is today. Every year, a cohort of prolific business and community leaders receives the region's lifetime achievement award, joining more than 100 Laureates in the East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame who serve as role models to the next generation of business leaders. The 2024 honorees are Jenny Boyd of Boyd’s…

The Women's Fund of East Tennessee will host its 13th Annual Luncheon with doors opening at 10:45 a.m., and the program beginning at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon helps the organization raise necessary dollars to serve as a catalyst to transform the lives of low-income women and girls in East Tennessee. Kati Blalock will discuss her life as the child of Hungarian immigrants moving to East Tennessee and how her journey with post-secondary education led to a flourishing and fulfilling career…