Leadership Knoxville

Kudos to LK 2021 for practicing the art of Gathering, we love seeing our alumni stay connected!
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One of the best parts of the LK experience is the lifelong relationships that are formed. Has it been a while since you've seen your classmates? Maybe it's time to get the Best Class Ever together again! 🎉

LK Friends & Family, it is our pleasure to FINALLY introduce you to the Leadership Knoxville Class of 2025 (our BIGGEST class ever)! We are honored to be able to guide them throughout this process over the next nine months and help them grow as servant leaders.
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Want to learn more about the current class? Check them out here: https://www.leadershipknoxville.com/current-class/

Our newest program Encore kicks off soon, and we want YOU to be a part of the class! If you or someone you know is retired or is approaching retirement, this program is a fantastic way for experienced senior leaders moving away from full-time careers to find opportunities to make a positive community impact.
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To sign up for the Fall 2024 class of Encore and to learn more about how you can leverage your time, talent, and experience for good, click here: https://www.leadershipknoxville.com/program/encore/

Time flies when you're having fun! IK 24 Fall is halfway through their program, and we've loved sharing with them a glimpse of all that Knoxville has to offer. So far, the class has explored Knoxville's history, our educational opportunities, and our business landscape, and there is so much more to come!
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We are so grateful for our sponsors who made these sessions happen, especially our program sponsor Covenant Health of East Tennessee!

Session One Sponsor: Coulter & Justus, PC
Session Two Sponsors: University of Tennessee, Knoxville & Pellissippi State Community College
Session Three Sponsors: LBMC & First Horizon Bank

The countdown is ON for the announcement of the Leadership Knoxville Class of 2025! We can't tell you who they are quite yet, but we can tell you that they are a fantastic group of Servant Leaders and are definitely in the running for the 😉
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LK 25 spent August getting to know each other at Orientation & Retreat, both of which wouldn't have been possible without our hosts, sponsors, and speakers. Thank you to Johnson University and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts for being excellent hosts, thank you to our Orientation sponsor Home Federal Bank, and thank you to our Retreat sponsor First Horizon Bank. And, of course, a huge thank you to our program sponsor Tennessee Valley Authority!

Introducing our 2024-2025 Board of Directors!
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We are so grateful to these alumni and Servant Leaders who are taking time out of their busy schedules to serve and advise our organization. Here's to the !

Earlier this month, Tammy, John, and Courtney attended the Association of Leadership Programs National Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. These conferences provide awesome opportunities for networking, leadership development, and learning more from our colleagues from leadership programs across the nation.
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It was great to see friends, both old and new, and we can't wait to visit Leadership Fort Worth in 2025!

The countdown to Introduction Knoxville 2024 Fall is ON and we want YOU to be a part of the next !
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Our 6-week civic connection series offers participants a fast-paced deep dive into our community and the opportunity to connect with professionals across all sectors. For more information and to sign up for our Fall session, click here: https://www.leadershipknoxville.com/program/introduction-knoxville/

YLK 25 had the best time supporting our friends Knox Area Urban League at their annual Shoes for Schools event this past weekend! This event does so much good for our community and students across Knox County.
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Spotted: LK Alumni Charles Lomax (LK 2021), Tyvi Small (LK 2012), and Bert Robinson (LK 2017); and YLK Alumni Melena Robinson (YLK 2021)!

IK 24 Fall is coming up soon, and spots are still available! Our 6-week civic connection series offers participants a fast-paced deep dive into our community and the opportunity to connect with professionals across all sectors.
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Join Tracey and become a part of the Leadership Knoxville family today by learning more and signing up here: https://www.leadershipknoxville.com/program/introduction-knoxville/

Happy 4th of July! Our office is closed today, July 4th, and tomorrow, July 5th.
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We hope you have a fun and safe holiday celebrating with loved ones! 🎆❤️💙🤍

Congratulations to Class XI of Leadership Tennessee! Over the course of 10 months, the group of leaders from all over Tennessee will visit all corners of the state, analyzing the challenges that Tennessee faces, and will work together to identify the best solutions and opportunities.
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We are so excited to have such an excellent group of leaders represent Knox County. We are especially proud of our very own President & CEO Tammy White, our Incoming Board Chair for the 2024-2025 year Jan Brown, and our other LK Alumni family!

It's great to be a Tennessee Vol! 🍊⚾️
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Huge congratulations to the University of Tennessee Baseball Team, Coaches, & Staff, who are all Servant Leaders on and off the field!

As our community celebrates Juneteenth, we are reminded today of the power of togetherness. We encourage our alumni and community leaders to continue learning, growing, and connecting to help make Knoxville a more inclusive, and welcoming community.
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Today is also a milestone for Leadership Knoxville as we celebrate 40 years of Servant Leadership! We are honored to share this important anniversary of our organization with men and women who stand up for equity & equality.

REGISTRATION FOR IK 24 FALL IS OPEN! For more information and to register, click here: https://www.leadershipknoxville.com/program/introduction-knoxville/
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Know someone new to Knoxville, in a new management position, or someone who is ready to get more engaged in the community? This 6-week program 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. Please encourage your family, friends, and co-workers to register, get plugged in, and help us continue to make a positive difference.

Meet the Youth Leadership Knoxville Class of 2025, the newest !
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YLK 25 had their Orientation at the beginning of the month, and they were able to learn more about what their next year will look like in the program and meet their classmates. We can't wait to get to know them!

Congratulations to our 2024 Cohort of Leadership Knoxville Scholars who graduated from the University of Tennessee this past weekend! We had the opportunity to celebrate them and their incredible LK Alumni Mentors last month and hear their reflections on their time in the program. We are so proud of them and can't wait to see what they each do next!
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Also, another huge congratulations to Grace Woodside and Alay Mistry, recipients of the Chancellor's Extraordinary Campus Leadership & Service Award. Way to go, Servant Leaders!

The LK Flagship Class of 2024 has officially graduated and completed their program! At the beginning of the month, they spent time reflecting on their experience, sharing their hopes for Knoxville's future, and, of course, gathering and celebrating with one another. We are so excited to officially welcome the newest Best Class Ever to the LK Alumni Family!
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We wouldn't be able to close out LK 24's program year without the support of our session sponsors The Trust Company of Tennessee and Realty Executives Associates. Also, a huge thank you to our program sponsor Tennessee Valley Authority for making this year possible!

Congratulations to the Youth Leadership Knoxville Class of 2024! They have officially completed their program and celebrated their graduation last month. We are proud to welcome 50 Servant Leaders into the LK alumni family, each of them having earned 3 hours of college credit from Pellissippi State Community College through their time with us. Here's to all this class has accomplished, we can't wait to see what they do during their senior years and beyond!
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Huge thank you to our graduation sponsor Bernstein, Stair, & McAdams, LLP and our program sponsors Prestige Tuxedo Prestige Cleaners and Aircraft. Celebrating these graduates and their program year wouldn't be possible without them!

Introducing Encore! This 5-week program for retirees and those soon to be retired connects participants with local non-profit organizations and allows them to find their next Servant Leadership passion.
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REGISTER TODAY and learn more about our newest program here: https://www.leadershipknoxville.com/program/encore/

IK 24 Spring are officially a part of the LK Alumni Family! They spent their last two sessions learning about our quality of life and the arts and culture community here in Knoxville. During their 5th session, they had the opportunity to explore at Ijams Nature Center and the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum, hear from some leaders in the Knoxville sports scene, and learn more about what it means to give back to our community.
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Their last session included a panel discussion with leaders in the arts and culture community, incredible live art from Mike C. Berry Studio - Fine Art (LK 2018), and performances from Knoxville Opera, Knoxville Children's Theatre, and Rhea Carmon.
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Of course, we wouldn't be able to celebrate the IK 24 Spring class without support from our Intro Knox program sponsor Covenant Health of East Tennessee. Also, huge thank you to session 5 sponsor Visit Knoxville and our final session sponsors MEDIC Regional Blood Center and Realty Executives East TN Realtors!

Earlier this month, the LK Class of 2024 completed their April session all about Knoxville's growth! Class members spent their day in the new Public Safety Complex and heard from Knoxville Police Department - TN Chief Paul Noel (LK 2023) and his staff, the Chief of Staff to the Mayor David Brace (LK 2015), Knoxville's Community Development Corporation director of policy and strategic partnerships Marisa Moazen (LK 2005), the City of Knoxville Municipal Judge Tyler Caviness, and the Knox County Emergency Management Agency director Colin Ickes.
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The class also spent time with Dr. Jerry Askew (LK 1992), learned about leading with design from David and Lorie Matthews, and experienced leadership flexibility through improvisational thinking with Steve Sherman. LK 2024 also closed out their Pillar Talks with Tribe 7 leading them in a discussion about the seventh pillar of servant leadership- Leading with Moral Authority.
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Huge thank you to our program sponsor Tennessee Valley Authority and our session sponsor Stowers Machinery Corporation. This session wouldn't be possible without their support!

IK 24 Spring spent last week's session exploring a few of our region's "Crown Jewels"! Class members had the opportunity to hear from Knoxville Utilities Board and Tennessee Valley Authority and how they work together to serve our community. They also heard from Julianne Geleynse, a park ranger for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, all about the park's growth and its importance to East Tennessee. The class also had the opportunity to visit and explore Oak Ridge National Laboratory and hear about some of their science wins, both past and present.
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This session wouldn't have been possible without our sponsors! Huge thank you to our session sponsors KUB and Stowers Machinery Corporation and our program sponsor Covenant Health of East Tennessee.

IK Spring 24 has completed their 3rd week! They spent their session learning about the business and civic sides of our community and had the opportunity to explore downtown and hear from some local entrepreneurs!
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Huge thank you to our program sponsor Covenant Health of East Tennessee and our session sponsors LBMC and First Horizon Bank , we couldn't have made this session happen without their support!

We had the best time at our Alumni Happy Hour earlier this week! Guests enjoyed the newest addition to Downtown Knoxville's restaurant scene, Lilou , and explored the beautiful Hotel Cleo.
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Huge thank you to Oliver Smith, LK 2019, and Hotel Cleo for hosting us! We love having the opportunity to share Knoxville's gems with our LK Family.

Some of our LK Scholars spent a day on Capitol Hill in Nashville! Students had the opportunity to learn more about our state government and what it means to be involved in public service.
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These students are some of the best and brightest in our community, and we know they will do BIG things one day!

IK 24 Spring completed their second session last week and learned all about education in our community! Class members had the opportunity to tour Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, hear from a panel of leaders involved in Knox County Schools, and learn more about secondary education opportunities from the University of Tennessee, Pellissippi State Community College, and tnAchieves.
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We are so grateful for our session sponsors Haslam College of Business - UT and Pellissippi State Community College and our program sponsor Covenant Health of East Tennessee. Thank you for making last week's session possible!

YLK 2024 completed their final session on Monday night with presentations of their Giving Projects! The Giving Project is an opportunity for students to partner with local nonprofits and share their time and talent to meet an organizational need. We are so proud of our students and their Servant Leader hearts!
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Huge thank you to this session's sponsor Metro Drug Coalition and our program sponsor Cirrus Aircraft. Also, another huge thank you to the nonprofits that opened their doors to our students for their projects!
Muse Knoxville
Thrive
Wesley House Community Center
I Am" the Voice of the Voiceless
Friends of Literacy
Lakeshore Park
East Tennessee Historical Society

IK 24 Spring kicked off their time with us yesterday at their first session! They learned about Knoxville's history, servant leadership, and of course, each other. We are so excited to continue to get to know this class and can't wait to see where the next 6 weeks take them!
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Yesterday's session wouldn't have been possible without our incredible sponsors. Huge thank you to our program sponsor Covenant Health of East Tennessee and our session sponsor Coulter & Justus, PC!

LK 2024 took their annual trip to Nashville last week! The class had the opportunity to spend time with our area legislators through visits to the State Capitol and sitting in on Senate & House of Representatives sessions & committee meetings. They heard from several people who work hard to make Tennessee the best it can be, including public policy strategist Mark Cate (LK 2007) and Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower. The class also heard about the strides our state is making in education from SCORE and a panel of state education experts.
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Of course, we couldn't let them leave Nashville without visiting some local gems! The class kicked off their trip by visiting Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center and completing some leadership development training with Dr. Steve Joiner. LK 24 visited Geodis Park, home of Nashville Soccer Club . They also visited Live Nation Concerts, where they heard from a panel all about Tennessee's place in the music industry and closed out their trip with a performance by Emily Ann Roberts!
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This visit to Nashville wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. Huge thank you to our program sponsor Tennessee Valley Authority, and another thank you to our session sponsor Pinnacle Financial Partners and our supporting sponsors Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc., Lipscomb University College of Leadership & Public Service, and BGT Recruiting & Consulting, Inc..