Join Young Professionals Knoxville’s Professional Development Committee for the first event in our new Lunch & Learn series, featuring Dr. Douglas A. Battleson, Assistant Professor of Information Systems at East Tennessee State University. This session will focus on the technology industry, but is designed for young professionals and students from all backgrounds who are interested in learning from diverse career journeys and industry insights.

Join Young Professionals Knoxville's Professional Development Committee in their monthly planning meeting to learn about upcoming professional development events and help plan future events.

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, network with other young professionals in the greater Knoxville area, and check out the awesome views of Downtown Knoxville.

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!

Welcome to the YPK Trivia Team!

We try to meet once a month around town, and due to popular demand we will be returning to Maple Hall.

And if trivia isn't your thing, no worries! Come by and socialize--their upstairs lounge is super cozy, they have great food and reasonably priced drinks.

Either way, hope to see you there!

Join the Strategic Partnerships Committee at Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus! We will be discussing how we can create & strengthen relationships with our business partners around Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss our sponsorship packages, identify new opportunities, and get input & ideas for the rest of 2025. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!

Get the Weekend Started with YPK! Join us for a delightful 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 fantastic meal, this is the perfect way to kick off your weekend!

RSVP now and let’s brunch together! Only 15 seats available.

Join YPK's monthly Social/ Recruitment planning meeting!

The Social and Recruitment Committees meet monthly to plan regular events like Socials, Signature events, and YPK 101s. Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!

Members only for this meeting, please!

Join the Community Outreach Committee for the monthly meeting! The Community Outreach Committee plans and coordinates YPK philanthropic activities. In the monthly meeting, committee members will debrief about the previous volunteer events, plan & prepare for the upcoming events, and discuss various opportunities for YPK members to donate time to the Knoxville community. Come be a part of giving back to Knoxville through YPK!

Join us for an adventurous YPK group outing at Navitat at Ijams, a tree-based zipline and rope course adventure park! We’ll climb, zip, and swing our way through the treetops together on a course that’s safe for all experience levels.

Spots are limited, so register soon!

Join YPK in volunteering with the KAPA Kitchen Food Pantry! The KAPA Kitchen exists to be a life changing bridge for patients experiencing food insecurities during times of navigating health care. YPK volunteers will be spending an evening support the KAPA Kitchen team in organizing the Food Pantry.

Join the Marketing & Communications Committees at Coffee and Chocolate! We will review upcoming organization events and plan the newsletter, blog, and social media content for June. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for food and drink orders!

Join YPK members to discuss this month’s book — The Reformatory by Tananarive Due! We’ll meet at Lakeshore park (more specificity to come) so bring a picnic blanket and any of your own snacks/beverages to have while we chat about the book. You don’t have to have finished the book to join, but please know that we won’t avoid spoilers!

Join YPK to start the summer off right at the Cove! Hopefully, the sun will be shining so bring a blanket, sunscreen and come enjoy the warming weather. There is lake swimming, paddle boarding, sand volleyball, and other summer themed fun!

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, network with other young professionals in the greater Knoxville area.

Join us as we discuss plans for next year's Giving Event! We'll be discussing ideas for the Giving Event, along with brainstorming for new concepts.

Come have an evening refreshment at Xul Beer Company in Hardin Valley, Knoxville after work and learn about the Professional Development Committee and our exciting plans going on throughout fiscal year 2025!

Welcome to the YPK Trivia Team!

We try to meet once a month around town, and due to popular demand we will be returning to Maple Hall.

And if trivia isn't your thing, no worries! Come by and socialize--their upstairs lounge is super cozy, they have great food and reasonably priced drinks.

Either way, hope to see you there!

Join the Membership Committee for our monthly meeting!

Join the Strategic Partnerships Committee at Schulz Brau Brewing Company! We will be discussing how we can create & strengthen relationships with our business partners around Knoxville.

Join us for our Q2 General Membership Meeting! Connect with fellow members, hear from our leadership about exciting upcoming plans, explore the 121 Tech space, and enjoy some delicious bites. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network and grow together!

Join YPK in volunteering for the Children's Festival of Reading at World's Fair Park! This event is hosted by Knoxville County Public Library. Thousands of kids, with their families, will meet popular authors and enjoy storytellers, musicians and entertainers. There will be food vendors, crafts and activities for the whole family. YPK is honored to support the future readers & leaders!

Batter up for big fun and join YPK for a night out at the ballpark as we cheer on our home team the Knoxville Smokies at their New Downtown Knox Stadium!

Join YPK's monthly Social/ Recruitment planning meeting!

The Social and Recruitment Committees meet monthly to plan regular events like Socials, Signature events, and YPK 101s. Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!

Looking for a little motivation to get moving during the week? Join us as we run/walk with the Old City Athletic Club (OCAC) run club on 5/14! We will be running/walking from Barley's Taproom in the Old City. All distances and paces are welcome!

Join the Community Outreach Committee for the monthly meeting! The Community Outreach Committee plans and coordinates YPK philanthropic activities. In the monthly meeting, committee members will debrief about the previous volunteer events, plan & prepare for the upcoming events, and discuss various opportunities for YPK members to donate time to the Knoxville community. Come be a part of giving back to Knoxville through YPK!

Join YPK members to discuss this month’s book — Starter Villain by John Scalzi! We’ll meet at Lakeshore park (more specificity to come) so bring a picnic blanket and any of your own snacks/beverages to have while we chat about the book. You don’t have to have finished the book to join, but please know that we won’t avoid spoilers!

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, network with other young professionals in the greater Knoxville area, and even play a few games at Token Game Tavern.

Welcome to the YPK Trivia Team! We meet about once a month, usually toward the end of the month. For April we will be at Maple Hall, downtown on Gay Street. They have great food and their upstairs lounge is super cozy! And if trivia is not your thing, no worries! You’re always welcome to hang out and socialize. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join fellow Leadership Development committee members for an engaging and collaborative meeting at The Orange Hat, a fun and social venue in Hardin Valley.

Join us for our April Membership Committee meeting!