YPK is a driving force in connecting young professionals with community leaders and organizations in Knoxville. We hear “networking is key” all of the time and YPK has been amazing at developing events and programs that provide young professionals the opportunity to do just that.

YPK allows young professionals an opportunity to build their networks, improve their leadership skills, and give back to the community. YPK also introduces their members to businesses and venues around the city that they may not have been familiar with. I think that being active in the community, both socially and through servitude, helps young professionals become more invested in the place we live and work.

Young Professionals of Knoxville (YPK) exists to connect and develop leaders and to serve our community. Each fall, we recruit those who live, work, and play in Knoxville who want to plug into the community even further. 

It may sound corny, but I truly think Knoxville’s future leaders are in YPK, and I’m thankful to get to know them now.

YPK Happy Hours are a great way to meet new people and to build new relationships. Going to all of our happy hours and General Membership meetings have been great for me personally and professionally.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an employee, a leader of a team or division or you want to tackle the WHY of your organization, discovering your WHY injects passion into your work.

YPK provides the platform we need to continue to make Knoxville a great place to live. Whether it's giving members access to behind the scenes tours with local companies, exposing folks to non-profit organizations and how to be involved, or making a new friend, there's really something our organization can provide for everyone.  

YPK has opened doors for me, and allowed me to meet amazing people like Rob Petrone who has inspired me to follow my dreams. Nita Sexton that will go out of her way to help anyone. Alan Moore who allowed young professionals to be developed and use their talents.