Upcoming Events
Getting started as a young professional can be very difficult and quite overwhelming. In addition to trying to build our career, we want to accomplish goals outside of work like starting a family, travelling to new places, helping out with our favorite nonprofit and much more.
Volunteer at Summer Wines Party on August 4th to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of East Tennessee. This fundraiser supports programming to provide trained advocates to help ensure abused and neglected kids in the Knox County Juvenile Court system receive needed services, stay safe, and find a permanent, loving home.
WATE 6 On Your Side team will provide YPK members an exclusive tour of the studio as well as discuss the relevancy of news, the community & economy of Knoxville, question/answer time.
Calling all YPK members! It's time for our summer General Membership Meeting. Come and enjoy the company of your fellow young professionals, and get the updates on what's happening with YPK.
Join us at Central Filling Station for good drinks and great conversation. Central Filling Station is dog-friendly; attendees are encouraged to bring their pups! YPK Happy Hours are open to members and non-members!
On July 1, 2018, Young Professionals of Knoxville (YPK) will launch a member directory at ypknox.com exclusively for YPK members. In addition to being highly visual and interactive, the new directory will have a powerful search feature allowing members to search over 200 member profiles by name, position, company, and even interests.
Get your ticket now for YPK's Summer Party at Smokies Stadium as the Tennessee Smokies take on the Chattanooga Lookouts!
Come mingle and meet fellow young professionals. June's happy hour will be at Barley's in the old city. We will meet upstairs where there is a bar and pool tables!
Becky Huckaby, Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) Vice President of Public Relations, will give YPK members an inside look into the premier air facility in East Tennessee.
Save the date for our May Professional Development Event at Knoxville Entrepreneur Center!
Calling all YPK members to join us for our Spring General Membership Meeting on May 17th at the Hyatt Place Rooftop on Gay Street. Check-in will start at 5:30 and the meeting will start at 6:00PM.
Our May Happy Hour will be at Abridged Beer Company on May 3rd!
YPK members will volunteer at the Western Ave Strike and Spare event on Friday, April 27th from 6:30-9:00pm to support the bowling teams and Big Brothers Big Sisters staff.
Join us for YPK 101! This event is open to the public; anybody who wants to learn more about YPK is welcome to join!
Join us for our April Happy Hour at Alliance Brewing Company on April 4th at 6:00 PM. Alan Howard will be speaking for a few minutes about Alliance and the history of the company. YPK Happy Hours are open to members and non-members.
The community-wide South Knoxville Cleanup will be held on Saturday, March 17th from 9 am–12 pm, followed by lunch.
Save the date for our March Happy Hour at Pour Taproom! Pour Co-Owner Joel McLead will be speaking to our group around 7:00 PM.
Robert Loggins, Manager of Recruiting and Organizational Development, will give YPK members an inside look into the nationally recognized manufacturer.
Start the year off by doing something good with Goodwill! Support local job training by sorting donations - sign up now!
Kick the year off right with a YPK Happy Hour! Open to both members and the public.
YPK members and friends are invited to lay wreaths on veterans' graves on Wreaths Across America Day. Please register in advance!
Save the date for YPK's annual holiday party! The event is open to all, but please register in advance for drinks and appetizers!
Join YPK and Vulcan Materials Company for a tailgate like no other!
Save the date for the 5th Annual YPK Impact Awards!
Are you ready to start enjoying the benefits of membership? We would love to have you! Apply by Sunday, November 12th to join the Fall 2017 membership class!
KBA Barristers, YPK, TSCPA Young CPAs, and are joining forces for an awesome Happy Hour, complete with free bowling and food!
Make the most of your membership and attend this members-only Networking Night! Join us outside for drinks and speed networking. Make sure to bring your business cards!
Thinking about joining YPK? Want to get the most out of your membership? Join us for YPK 101!
Know somebody who is deserving of recognition? Nominate them for a 2017 Impact Award!
Board nominations are now open! Let us know if you are interested in participating in the development of YPK!
Calling all young professionals! Join YPK for our monthly Happy Hour, open to both members and the public.
We all know Pilot Flying J as a staple in the Knoxville community, but this is your chance to learn more about this local company.
Join Keep Knoxville Beautiful and KAT to clean up the bus stops along the Magnolia Street bus route. We'll ride a reserved bus and visit every stop! Please RSVP to attend!
Drinks, appetizers and a show with Clarence Brown Theatre! Order your discounted tickets to the show in advance!
