Register for upcoming events with Young Professionals of Knoxville
Maple Room Trivia! Join the YPK team as the Knox Trivia Guys host their weekly event. We won first place here the first time we played so lets keep the streak alive!
Enter through Babalu and walk to the back or go through the bowling alley and up the stairs.
Join YPK, as we serve at Ijams Nature Center! We will be working with the Ijams Natural Resource Management team, to assist with invasive species removal.
IMPORTANT: Volunteers must also register through Ijams Nature Center, in order to participate in this event. You will sign up here with us and at this link with Ijams Nature Center.
This is a rain or shine, labor-intensive work and volunteers typically get dirty. Ijams recommends volunteers wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts (protection from thorns and poison ivy) Gloves and tools will be provided. Remember to bring water!
Parking will be available in the Meads Quarry main or overflow parking lot. Parking passes will be issued for vehicles, so no one has to pay a parking fee while volunteering.
Come join YPK for this month's Social from 5:30 - 7:30pm (and probably later). Feel free to swing by after work to have a drink, meet new friends, and network with other young professionals in the greater Knoxville area.
Whether you're coming to reconnect with friends, learn more about YPK, or experience a new scene in Knoxville, you've found the right place. We look forward to seeing you there!
Interested in becoming a member? Click here.
Join us for a day of adventure as we kayak through scenic landscapes and enjoy the serenity of the Tennessee River with our guide, Adventure Collective.
Suitable for all skill levels, our knowledgeable hosts will provide instruction and ensure a memorable experience so you can unwind, connect with nature, and create lasting memories.
Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities, and we recommend bringing water to stay hydrated.
The fee is $20, payable upon arrival
Come join the Membership Committee for our May Meeting!
Join YPK's monthly Social committee meeting!
The Social Committee meets monthly to plan their regular happy hours and networking events. Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!
Members only for this meeting, please!
Join us for the monthly Strategic Partnerships Committee meeting! This committee is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing relationships with YPK sponsors, business/nonprofit memberships, and other partners. We will be planning and reviewing ongoing efforts.
In today's fast-paced and competitive landscape, finding alignment between your career and your authentic purpose is paramount for sustained success and personal satisfaction. Guided by executive coach Paul Boyles, this event is tailored to help you unlock the hidden potential within your professional journey. Explore the intersection of passion and profession as you uncover the unique gifts and talents that set you apart in the workplace. Whether you're seeking clarity in your current role, contemplating a career transition, or just starting out on your professional path, this event provides a roadmap for honing in on your true calling and crafting a career that reflects your authentic self.
Light refreshments will be provided.
The YPK Arts & Culture Affinity Group is taking on Southern Skies! The 3rd annual event will feature a full lineup of local, regional, and national talent alongside the brand new TN Whiskey Experience, food trucks, craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and more.
YPK Members get $5 off tickets when using the code YPKNOX24. Purchase your tickets through Dogwood Arts at this link for admission. Once you have your admission ticket, register here to be added to the YPK group communications.
Purchase your ticket and experience Knoxville's biggest music festival with fellow YPK members.
Join the Recruitment Committee as we discuss and plan upcoming recruitment events!
Join the Community Outreach Committee atMarble City Market ! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss our events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2024. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!
Join the marketing & communications committee to discuss promotional plans for our upcoming summer signature events, member spotlights, and how we can continue to grow our reach and visibility in YPK!
Come join us for a night at the ballpark and watch the Tennessee Smokies! It is Halfway to Halloween night at the park, so feel free to dress the part! They will also be shooting off fireworks after the game.
We will be sitting in left field in the Yee Haw in the Yard section of the stadium where stadium and table seating is available. A BBQ buffet is included in the pricing of your ticket. $15 beer bands will be available to purchase at the stadium if you're interested.
Join YPK, as we serve at FISH Pantries! We will be providing support to FISH's food relief pantry in Northwest Knoxville. YPK will assist with greeting guests coming for food, setting up food displays, helping guests select food items, helping repack bulk food items, and more. About 250 families come to this pantry for food each day it operates.
We will be volunteering from 9AM-1:15PM. YPK asks that all attendees plan to bring a non-perishable food item to the event, to help support FISH's mission.
The Northwest Knoxville pantry is located at 122 W Scott Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Directions and additional info can be found at FISH's website.
Have you been itching to try your hands at event planning?
Join us as we kick off our event planning efforts for this year's charitable giving event. We will discuss our newly appointed non-profit partner, and begin strategizing and ideating plans for our giving event.
Come join YPK for this month's Social from 5:30 - 7:30pm (and probably later). Feel free to swing by after work to have a drink, meet new friends, and network with other young professionals in the greater Knoxville area.
Whether you're coming to reconnect with friends, learn more about YPK, or experience a new scene in Knoxville, you've found the right place. We look forward to seeing you there!
Interested in becoming a member? Click here (https://www.ypknox.com/membership)
Want to know what events we're planning next? Click here (https://www.ypknox.com/events)
Come join the Membership Committee for our June Meeting!
Join YPK's monthly Social committee meeting!
The Social Committee meets monthly to plan their regular happy hours and networking events. Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!
Members only for this meeting, please!
The Arts & Culture Affinity Group looks forward to exploring all Knoxville's famous Rossini Festival has to offer. We'll meet in Krutch Park (504 Market St, Knoxville, TN 37902) at 11:00 AM. More details to come.
Join the marketing and communications committee to discuss promotional plans for our upcoming socials, leadership certificate program, community outreach, and summer signature events!
Join the Community Outreach Committee at Albright Grove Brewing Company! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss our events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2024. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!
Join us for the monthly Strategic Partnerships Committee meeting! This committee is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing relationships with YPK sponsors, business/nonprofit memberships, and other partners. We will be planning and reviewing ongoing efforts.
Come enjoy scenic hikes at Mead's Quarry, where we will be hiking the River and Keyhole Trails together. Bring your comfortable shoes and your own LUNCH! Easy trails and good company! Parking at Ijams is $5.
Come join the Professional Development Committee for our April Meeting!
Join YPK's monthly Social committee meeting!
The Social Committee meets monthly to plan their regular happy hours and networking events. Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!
Members only for this meeting, please!
Join us for YPK 101, a crash course on Young Professionals of Knoxville! Our annual spring event is a great time to socialize and network with local young professionals, learn more about our mission and membership benefits, get a discount on your first year of membership, and more.
Invite your friends and register today!
Attendees also have a chance to win:
"Knoxville package for 2" in Bearden — Coffee from Golden Roast, $25 gift card to Union Place/Jacks, and ice skating and rentals at Ice Chalet
“Knoxville package for 2" Downtown — 1 hour axe throwing at Craft Axe, 1 hour lane at Maple Hall Bowling, $25 gift card to Skybox
Dinner for 2 at Ruth's Chris with an appetizer ($150 value)
Coffee cupping and brewing class for up to 6 with U Brew Coffee Co. ($210 value)
Join the Recruitment Committee as we discuss and plan upcoming recruitment events! Please join the meeting using this link.
Come join us as we cheer on the Ice Bears in their season finale at Knoxville Civic Auditorium!
Tickets include:
- VIP section seat
- Ice Bears apparel
- Access to VIP beverages / food
Come join the Membership Committee for our April Meeting!
Come join us for a happy hour on March 28th!
Join the marketing and communications committee to chat about upcoming promotions for events and YPK.
Join the Community Outreach Committee at Crafty Bastard Brewery West! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss our events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2024. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!
Join us for the monthly Strategic Partnerships Committee meeting! This committee is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing relationships with YPK sponsors, business/nonprofit memberships, and other partners. We will be planning and reviewing ongoing efforts.
Join the Recruitment Committee as we discuss and plan upcoming recruitment events!
Join YPK's monthly Social committee meeting!
The Social Committee meets monthly to plan their regular happy hours and networking events. Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!
Members only for this meeting, please!
Come join the Membership Committee for our March Meeting!
Have you considered becoming an entrepreneur, but are not sure where to start? Join us to hear from two entrepreneurs in the Knoxville community about their journey!
Andrew Ellis, owner of U-Brew Coffee, will share about his current business and what led him to select the market he is in. Then, we will learn from Mark Pancratz, Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual, on his journey through leadership and building a business of his own. While both individuals have been successful in their entrepreneurship, they took different pathways to get there. Bring your questions for the speakers and a healthy appetite for dinner!
Dinner at Ruth's Chris is included in the cost of the ticket.
Come join the Professional Development Committee for our February Meeting!
Join the Community Outreach Committee at Schulz Brau Brewing! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss our events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2024. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!
Join us for the first Strategic Partnerships Committee meeting! This committee will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing relationships with YPK sponsors, business/nonprofit memberships, and other partners. We will be discussing committee activities and goals for 2024.
Come out for YPK's February social! We will be hosted at Knox Brew Hub which features the newly opened Fred Beans & Rice: Cajun Kitchen as well. This event is free to members and non-members, so please come out as an opportunity to meet new faces as we kick off 2024.
Special thanks to our Connect Event Underwriter, Axle Logistics! Interested in sponsoring YPK? Learn more here.
Join the Recruitment Committee as we discuss and plan upcoming recruitment events!
Join the Marketing & Communications Committee to chat about new ideas for marketing YPK and upcoming promotional activities for February and March YPK events. Please arrive by 5:45 if you plan to order a coffee or tea. ☕ See you there!
Our Winter General Membership Meeting will focus on YPK's committees and how to get involved in them!
Come hang out with fellow members at The Emporium on Wednesday, February 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, grab a bite to eat, and learn more about our great committees. Along with time to socialize, the event will have 2 main parts. The first will be a quick presentation by each committee explaining what they do, their goals for the year, and what new committee members would be able to help with. The second part will allow you to learn more in-depth about the committees that interested you most. Each committee will have a breakout table that you can rotate to and ask the committee chair more specific questions. If you want to be involved in all things YPK, you don't want to miss this GMM!
This is an exclusive members-only event; please register ahead of time & remember to bring your YPK name tag.
Join YPK's monthly Social committee meeting!
The Social Committee meets monthly to plan their regular happy hours and networking events. We are looking forward to a fun and successful year and we can't wait to get started on our planning! Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!
Members only for this meeting, please!
Come join the Membership Committee for our February Meeting!
Join us for YPK's first Community Outreach event of 2024 as we serve at Second Harvest Food Bank! We will meet at their distribution center at 136 Harvest Lane in Maryville, TN at 9:00am, and will support with needs such as organizing donations and packing food.
Please come dressed for working in a warehouse environment, noting the following:
- Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty
- Open toed shoes are prohibited
- Jewelry must be limited to rings only (you may be asked to remove rings prior to entering the warehouse)
We're so excited to bring back our Arts & Culture Affinity Group and will kick off planning our 2024 events at Pretentious Glass Co.
If you've been interested in exploring Knoxville's rich arts and culture scene with friends, join us for this planning meeting. We'll be discussing ideas for ways to explore and engage with the Maker City, musicals and shows, volunteering with arts groups, and more! Bring your ideas, learn what's on the horizon, and shape our 2024 events.
We're kicking off the year's events at Pretentious Glass Co.! Grab a drink from next door and enjoy a mesmerizing glass-blowing demonstration.
