Come join YPK for our first Social of 2026 from 5:30pm - 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 cool vibes at Fly By Night!

Welcome to the YPK Trivia Team! We try to meet once a month around town, usually at Maple Hall due to popular demand. 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.

Join us for the Movie Affinity Group interest meeting! This kickoff gathering is an opportunity for movie lovers to connect, share ideas, and help shape the direction of the group for the year ahead.

Vision Vibes is a guided planning experience that gives you a chance to pause, reset, and set intentions for the year ahead. Through prompts, hands-on vision board creation, and time with other young professionals, you’ll identify priorities, clarify focus areas, and leave with a clear plan for your personal and professional goals. This is a low-pressure, flexible space to plan, create, and connect at your own pace.

Welcome to the YPK Trivia Team! We try to meet once a month around town. If trivia isn't your thing, no worries! Come by and socialize.

Celebrate the season in style with YPK at our annual Winter Soiree! Join fellow young professionals for an unforgettable evening featuring craft cocktails & seasonal appetizers, a silent disco experience, a festive atmosphere, and networking opportunities.

Join YPK for its Fall GMM and Friendsgiving at New Harvest Park! Main courses and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring a side or dessert item of your choosing.

Welcome to the YPK Trivia Team!

We try to meet once a month around town, usually at Maple Hall due to popular demand.

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.

Join the Young Professionals of Knoxville Professional Development Committee for the final, must-attend session in our virtual professional development series! Featuring Paul Boyles, Executive Career Coach and Certified Trainer, this session puts the "HR Spotlight" on key strategies for career success.

Celebrate Knoxville’s Leaders at the 2025 YPK Impact Awards!

Join Young Professionals of Knoxville as we honor individuals and organizations making a lasting impact in our community. Network with fellow professionals, celebrate achievements, and be part of a night recognizing those who Connect, Develop, and Serve Knoxville.

Join the Young Professionals of Knoxville for our last social of the year as we go out with a frightfully fun evening! We’re teaming up with our friends at Axle Logistics to bring you a Halloween Costume Contest you won’t forget.

Time is money. Do you want to learn how to build your very own project schedules? Then join YPK’s Alec Bissell for a hands-on crash course! Participants will learn the fundamentals of critical path method (CPM) project scheduling, including precedence diagrams, Gantt charts, activity relationships, forward and backward passes, and float, and apply the learning in interactive group exercises.

Join YPK members to discuss this month’s book — The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. We’ll meet at Lakeshore Park. Feel free to bring your own drinks & snacks! You don’t have to have finished the book to join, but please know that we won’t avoid spoilers!

Welcome to the YPK Trivia Team!

We try to meet once a month around town, usually at Maple Hall due to popular demand.

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!

Please reach out to Andrew Duncan (and.t.duncan@gmail.com) with any questions.

Join YPK members to pick up litter on our designated mile! We'll meet in the middle of our mile at the Original Freezo before setting out in groups with supplies from Keep Knoxville Beautiful to help keep our mile on N Central Street clean.

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

Join YPK members to discuss this month’s book — The Examiner by Janice Hallett. We’ll meet at Lakeshore Park. Feel free to bring your own drinks & snacks! You don’t have to have finished the book to join, but please know that we won’t avoid spoilers!

Help us serve of 1600 students in East Tennessee alongside Koinonia! The Koinonia Foundation's Koinonia Classroom serves special education classes in 8 East Tennessee counties and 1 West Tennessee county. YPK members will be spending an evening packing boxes and organizing supplies that will be given to over 150 classrooms and serving 1600 students.

Welcome to YPK 101! If you're a young professional looking to grow your network, develop your skills, and make an impact in Knoxville, this event is for you!

Join Young Professionals of Knoxville’s Professional Development Committee as we kick off our new Lunch & Learn series with featured speaker Nelson Leiser, Founder & CEO of Pinnacle Sales Recruitment.

Welcome to the YPK Trivia Team! We try to meet once a month around town, usually at Maple Hall due to popular demand. 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.

Are you looking to gain leadership or management experience outside of your workplace? Join us for for YPK's Leadership Interest Meeting. Hear from current YPK leaders at every level of the organization about the leadership opportunities available for 2026.

Join YPK for a bike ride and a cool treat on 8/26! We'll be biking from the parking lot at Bearden Bike & Trail at 5:30 PM, along the Third Creek Greenway, to the UT Creamery across from UT's Sorority Village. This is a no-drop ride and will be mainly on greenway and sidewalks. Bring whatever bike you get around on! If you need supplies or anything beforehand, Bearden Bike & Trail should be open.

Join YPK members to discuss this month’s book — Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen! We’ll meet at Lakeshore Park. Feel free to bring your own drinks & snacks! You don’t have to have finished the book to join, but please know that we won’t avoid spoilers!

Welcome to the YPK Trivia Team! We try to meet once a month around town, usually at Maple Hall due to popular demand. 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.

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

Join us for a relaxing day floating at the picturesque and newly revamped Augusta Quarry! We’ll spend time floating, swimming, sunbathing, and socializing.

Join YPK in supporting the 23rd anniversary of the Knoxville Area Urban League’s Shoes for School event! We ask that all YPK members, even if unable to volunteer, donate to the folder supply. You can do so here.

Join YPK under the stars for an unforgettable evening of summer vibes, skyline views, and meaningful connections with Knoxville’s brightest young professionals.

Join YPK members to discuss this month’s book — And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie! We’ll meet at Lakeshore Park, 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!