Join us at the KAM Event Center on Thursday, September 10th, from 6:00–8:30pm for our Fall General Membership Meeting (GMM)! Enjoy dinner, spend time connecting with fellow members, and hear from special guest Jim LaPinska of Northwestern Mutual as he shares insights on Market & Insurance Planning.

Join YPK volunteering with the KAPA Kitchen Food Pantry! The KAPA Kitchen exists to be a life changing bridge for patients experiencing food insecurities while Knoxville Area Project Access helps them navigate their health care. YPK volunteers will support the KAPA Kitchen team by organizing the Food Pantry.

Join YPK members to discuss the summer book selection — Mina's Matchbox by Yōko Ogawa! There’s nothing you need to prepare or bring, just your readiness to engage in the book discussion! You don’t have to have finished the book to join, but please know that we won’t avoid spoilers.

YPK is hosting our August Social from 5:30–7:30 PM (and probably later), and you’re invited! Swing by after work for a drink, make new connections, network with young professionals around Knoxville, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere at Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co.

Come join us for a small group summer dinner at the beautiful Fiori Bar & Kitchen, one of Knoxville’s most popular dining spots in the Old City. This is a casual, pay-your-own-tab meetup designed to help YPK members connect, swap ideas, and enjoy great food and cocktails together.

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! Whether you're new to the area or a longtime local, YPK 101 is the perfect opportunity to learn how Young Professionals of Knoxville can help you connect, develop, and serve in the community.

Discover how to build meaningful professional relationships with purpose. In this interactive session, Nelson Leiser shares practical strategies for intentional networking—moving beyond chance encounters to create connections that open doors, accelerate careers, and foster lasting collaboration. Perfect for anyone looking to network smarter, not harder.

Join YPK in supporting the 24th annual Knoxville Area Urban League’s Shoes for School event! Each year, this event provides new shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Knox County students. Corporate partners, local nonprofits, and community members come together to participate and YPK members have a unique opportunity to be a part of this group. Please join us in distributing folders at the event!

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 YPK members to discuss the summer book selection — Betty by Tiffany McDaniel! There’s nothing you need to prepare or bring, just be ready to discuss the book! And you don’t have to have finished the book to join, but please know that we won’t avoid spoilers. We’ll select the August book at this book club, so come with a suggestion for our next read. The Hive Bookshop is graciously hosting us after hours at their shop, so you'll have a chance to browse and shop!

Join Young Professionals of Knoxville for an enchanting evening of connection, conversation, and garden charm at our annual Summer Soirée! On Friday, July 24, step into a beautiful garden party atmosphere where you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully curated charcuterie table, refreshing summer libations, and cool summer tunes that sets the perfect backdrop for mingling with fellow young professionals.

Beat the heat and unwind with friends at Augusta Quarry! Paddle board, float the afternoon away, swim, or just post up at the dock and soak in the summer vibes. Rentals are available — just bring yourself (and some sunscreen). Afterwards, join us at Kern's for lunch to wrap up the day!

A practical guide for navigating the Knoxville housing market—whether you're buying your first home or preparing to sell. Topics include essential steps for first-time homebuyers, what to expect when listing your home, key contacts you'll need throughout the process (lenders, agents, inspectors, and more), and the long-term financial benefits of homeownership.

YPK is hosting our June Social from 5:30–7:30 PM (and probably later), and you’re invited! Swing by after work for a drink, make new connections, network with young professionals around Knoxville, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere at Radius.

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Lunch & Learn session featuring Dr. Douglas A. Battleson, a recognized expert in enterprise transformation, AI strategy, and systems thinking. In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, organizations are looking for smarter ways to cut waste, boost productivity, and create sustainable competitive advantage. Dr. Battleson will share practical insights on how to harness Artificial Intelligence not as a standalone tool, but as a powerful enabler within a holistic systems-thinking framework.

Join YPK members to discuss this month’s book — The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa! The Hive Bookshop is graciously hosting us after hours at their shop. There’s nothing you need to prepare or bring, just be ready to discuss the book! And you don’t have to have finished the book to join, but please know that we won’t avoid spoilers. We’ll select the June book at this book club!

YPK is hosting our May Social from 5:30–7:30 PM (and probably later), and you’re invited! Swing by after work for a drink, make new connections, network with young professionals around Knoxville, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere at Zero/Zero Wine Bar.

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 YPK in our first street cleanup of our adopted mile on N Central St! We will meet at the Original Freezo and set out in groups with supplies provided by Keep Knoxville Beautiful.

Join us on a beautiful May morning at Seven Islands State Birding Park! This event is designed for connection and conversation as we explore the rolling hills, riverfront trails, and teeming wildlife at Tennessee’s first state birding park.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of board and card games at Yee-Haw Brewing in North Knoxville. It’s a great way to unwind, meet fellow members, and enjoy something low‑key. Bring your favorite games and be ready to teach a round or two. If you’re new to the hobby, that’s perfect — we're all beginners when it's a game we haven't played before.

Swing by after work for a drink, make new connections, network with young professionals around Knoxville, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere at Ricky's.

Join the Young Professionals of Knoxville for a meaningful evening of connection and community impact in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee! This regional mixer brings together local young professionals and current Big Brothers and Big Sisters for a chance to mingle, share experiences, and learn more about the life-changing work happening right here in our community. Hear firsthand stories from mentors, gain insight into the impact of the program, and explore ways you can get involved through volunteer opportunities.

Join YPK members to discuss this month’s book — The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown! We’ll meet at Lakeshore park (more specificity to come) so bring a lawn chair if you have one 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!

Volunteer with YPK and Ijams Nature Center! We will be wrangling weeds with the Natural Resource Management team. We will be helping maintain trails throughout the grounds by mulching, weeding, and removing invasive species.

If you’re looking for a thriller that really beats expectations, this is the one to see. Michael dives into the life, legacy, and cultural impact of Michael Jackson with a blend of spectacle, intimacy, and emotional weight. It traces his rise, his artistry, and the complicated forces that shaped him, offering both dazzling performance recreations and a thoughtful look at the man behind the icon.

Join us at the KAM Event Center on Thursday, April 23, from 6:00–8:30 pm for our Spring GMM! Enjoy dinner + drinks, catch up with old friends and make some new ones as we play YPK Myth-Busters - maybe you'll win a prize! We will also hear from our Treasurer and President on The State of YPK - exciting things are happening this year and we want YOU to be a part of them!

Join other YPK members to watch defending USL League One champions One Knox SC take on the Charlotte Independence on a spring evening!

Enjoy one of Downtown Knoxville's hottest restaurants for brunch with your fellow YPK members! Join us for a superb 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 great meal, this is a great way to kick off your weekend. After brunch, stick around and take in the arts at the Rossini Festival!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee has invited YPK members to attend their 2026 Mentorship Breakfast on April 10th! Join us as we celebrate relationships that transform lives and reaffirm a simple but powerful truth: it takes a village to raise confident, capable, and resilient young people.