Events are the heart of YPK. They are the primary way we connect with, develop, and serve each other and our local Knoxville community. In addition to four quarterly General Membership Meetings, YPK holds a number of professional development, social and community outreach events throughout the year. While most events are open to everyone, certain events are open to members only.
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Join YPK volunteering with the KAPA Kitchen Food Pantry! The KAPA Kitchen exists to be a life changing bridge for patients experiencing food insecurities while Knoxville Area Project Access helps them navigate their health care. YPK volunteers will support the KAPA Kitchen team by organizing the Food Pantry.
Join Professor Joan Heminway to explore how the strongest organizational cultures are built on a foundation of ethical leadership and robust corporate governance. Drawing on her extensive background in business law and her leadership at the Institute for American Civic Renewal, Professor Heminway examines how transparency and integrity serve as the primary catalysts for sustainable growth.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee has invited YPK members to attend their 2026 Mentorship Breakfast on April 10th! Join us as we celebrate relationships that transform lives and reaffirm a simple but powerful truth: it takes a village to raise confident, capable, and resilient young people.
Join the Young Professionals of Knoxville Professional Development Committee for a casual Happy Hour at Clancy’s Tavern! This is your chance to connect with fellow committee members, get the latest updates on upcoming PD events and Lunch & Learns, and contribute to exciting discussions about future professional development programming for YPK.
Enjoy one of Downtown Knoxville's hottest restaurants for brunch with your fellow YPK members! Join us for a superb brunch experience filled with great food, amazing people, meaningful connections and a relaxed atmosphere! Whether you're looking to network, catch up with friends or just enjoy a great meal, this is a great way to kick off your weekend. After brunch, stick around and take in the arts at the Rossini Festival!
Join other YPK members to watch defending USL League One champions One Knox SC take on the Charlotte Independence on a spring evening!
Volunteer with YPK and Ijams Nature Center! We will be wrangling weeds with the Natural Resource Management team. We will be helping maintain trails throughout the grounds by mulching, weeding, and removing invasive species.
Swing by after work for a drink, make new connections, network with young professionals around Knoxville, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere at Ricky's.
