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Young Professionals of Knoxville is a group of young individuals taking an active interest in the development of the Knoxville community. The mission is simple: To inspire Knoxville’s young professionals to connect, develop and serve to build leaders and improve our community. The young people of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Join YPK in the pursuit of a better place to live, work and play!

How Membership Works

You can apply for membership throughout the year and membership is good for one year based on the date that you apply. New members are approved at the end of each month by the YPK Board.


Who's Eligible?

YPK invites young professionals (ages 21 and up) who live, work, or play in Knoxville to become a member.


Membership Dues

Annual dues for YPK are $200 for new members, and $100 for renewing members. We encourage you to chat with your employer and see if they would be willing to invest in your professional growth with YPK.

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Membership Benefits

Exclusive Professional Development Events

Past event examples include facility tours and speakers from Pilot Flying J, Discovery Inc., and Bush Brothers and Company. Past speakers include Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd, Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Vice President of Public Relations Becky Huckaby, and more.

Social Events

As a YPK member, you're invited to join us for 9 monthly happy hours and additional events at a discounted rate.

Signature Events

Join Young Professionals of Knoxville in celebrating the contributions of area businesses and professionals to our community at the Impact Awards and kick-back and relax at the Summer Soiree.

Marketing for your company

Members and their companies can include promotions for upcoming special events in YPK communication channels and are listed in the YPK Membership Directory.

Opportunity to participate in the YPK Leadership Certificate Program

A program designed by regional experts, young professionals learn leadership best-practice tools to lead others and impact our community.

Click through the list below to see additional benefits available with your YPK membership.

Additional YPK Membership Benefits

  • Community outreach opportunities
  • Annual general membership meeting
  • Members only communication channels
  • Leadership opportunities through committee involvement and the YPK Board of Directors

    • MEMBER NEWS

    Blog
    Meet Your 2026 Leadership team
    Meet Your 2026 Leadership team

    We’re excited to introduce the dedicated individuals who will be guiding YPK this year.

    Why Serving Your Community Accelerates Your Career
    Why Serving Your Community Accelerates Your Career

    Many young professionals see service as something extra. Something to do once your career is stable or your schedule is less full. What I did not realize then, and what I believe deeply now, is that service is not a distraction from your career. It is an investment in it.

    The Power of Online Communities for Young Professionals
    The Power of Online Communities for Young Professionals

    While in-person networking is valuable, many young professionals are also discovering the benefits of connecting online through community platforms. YPK has launched a new online community on Discord, a space built to help members stay connected beyond our monthly events.