Community Outreach Committee Meeting
May
15
6:00 PM18:00

Community Outreach Committee Meeting

Join the Community Outreach Committee atMarble City Market ! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss our events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2024. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!

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Tennessee Smokies Game Social
May
18
6:30 PM18:30

Tennessee Smokies Game Social

Come join us for a night at the ballpark and watch the Tennessee Smokies! It is Halfway to Halloween night at the park, so feel free to dress the part! They will also be shooting off fireworks after the game.

Tickets include:

  • VIP access — Exclusive front-row seating on the Yee-Haw patio with shaded, picnic table seating in the HR zone

  • FREE unlimited food buffet (available until 7:30)

  • FREE non-alcoholic drinks (available until 9:00)

  • Private bar access — All-you-can-drink wristbands available for $17

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Spring General Membership Meeting
May
23
6:00 PM18:00

Spring General Membership Meeting

This Spring GMM will be an "Adult Field Day theme - a throwback to when we were all in grade school!

We will have a lot of different, fun games for both introverted and extroverted people, teams, finger foods/snacks (think wraps, trays, etc.), drinks, and fun!

This attire for this GMM is very casual, as we will be outside & playing games.

Our goal for this GMM is to let it be a catalyst for making new friendships and building your network.

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Volunteer at FISH Pantries
May
25
9:00 AM09:00

Volunteer at FISH Pantries

Join YPK, as we serve at FISH Pantries! We will be providing support to FISH's food relief pantry in Northwest Knoxville. YPK will assist with greeting guests coming for food, setting up food displays, helping guests select food items, helping repack bulk food items, and more. About 250 families come to this pantry for food each day it operates.

We will be volunteering from 9AM-1:15PM. YPK asks that all attendees plan to bring a non-perishable food item to the event, to help support FISH's mission.

The Northwest Knoxville pantry is located at 122 W Scott Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Directions and additional info can be found at FISH's website.

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May Social at Ale' Rae's
May
30
5:30 PM17:30

May Social at Ale' Rae's

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.

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!

Interested in becoming a member? Click here (https://www.ypknox.com/membership)

Want to know what events we're planning next? Click here (https://www.ypknox.com/events)

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Coffee and Connections with West YPs
Jun
14
8:00 AM08:00

Coffee and Connections with West YPs

YPK is excited to partner with the West Young Professionals to present a morning networking hour. Bring your business cards and come ready to mingle and chat with other professionals in the area looking to do the same. K-Brew is generously donating some coffee to get us started but you can always get your own favorite drink from the counter!
Open to everyone so bring a friend or a coworker!

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Summer Kickoff at the Lake
Jun
15
12:00 PM12:00

Summer Kickoff at the Lake

Come out and kickoff the summer in classic style at the Cove. We will be grilling out so bring a blanket, sand volleyball nearby, swimming at beach area, and opportunities to rent paddleboards and kayaks at the local shop. Just come and relax for a bit in the hopefully bright summer day, so bring your sunscreen.


If you would like to volunteer to bring some food to compliment the grilling, please reach out to me at Advancement@ypknox.com. We plan to provide burgers, hot dogs, and black bean burgers with buns and condiments for all those signed up. Water bottles will be provided but bring your own drinks. Weather permitting and families welcome.

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June Social at Radius Rooftop Lounge
Jun
27
5:30 PM17:30

June Social at Radius Rooftop Lounge

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.

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!

Interested in becoming a member? Click here (https://www.ypknox.com/membership)

Want to know what events we're planning next? Click here (https://www.ypknox.com/events)

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Southern Skies Music Festival
May
11
11:30 AM11:30

Southern Skies Music Festival

The YPK Arts & Culture Affinity Group is taking on Southern Skies! The 3rd annual event will feature a full lineup of local, regional, and national talent alongside the brand new TN Whiskey Experience, food trucks, craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and more.

YPK Members get $5 off tickets when using the code YPKNOX24. Purchase your tickets through Dogwood Arts at this link for admission. Once you have your admission ticket, register here to be added to the YPK group communications.

Purchase your ticket and experience Knoxville's biggest music festival with fellow YPK members.

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Career Compass: Navigating Towards Your Purpose
May
9
6:30 PM18:30

Career Compass: Navigating Towards Your Purpose

In today's fast-paced and competitive landscape, finding alignment between your career and your authentic purpose is paramount for sustained success and personal satisfaction. Guided by executive coach Paul Boyles, this event is tailored to help you unlock the hidden potential within your professional journey. Explore the intersection of passion and profession as you uncover the unique gifts and talents that set you apart in the workplace. Whether you're seeking clarity in your current role, contemplating a career transition, or just starting out on your professional path, this event provides a roadmap for honing in on your true calling and crafting a career that reflects your authentic self.


Light refreshments will be provided.

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River Kayak Outing
May
5
11:30 AM11:30

River Kayak Outing

Join us for a day of adventure as we kayak through scenic landscapes and enjoy the serenity of the Tennessee River with our guide, Adventure Collective.

Suitable for all skill levels, our knowledgeable hosts will provide instruction and ensure a memorable experience so you can unwind, connect with nature, and create lasting memories.

Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities, and we recommend bringing water to stay hydrated.

The fee is $20, payable upon arrival

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April Social at Zero/Zero
Apr
30
5:30 PM17:30

April Social at Zero/Zero

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.

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!

Interested in becoming a member? Click here.

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Volunteer at Ijams Nature Center
Apr
27
1:30 PM13:30

Volunteer at Ijams Nature Center

Join YPK, as we serve at Ijams Nature Center! We will be working with the Ijams Natural Resource Management team, to assist with invasive species removal.

IMPORTANT: Volunteers must also register through Ijams Nature Center, in order to participate in this event. You will sign up here with us and at this link with Ijams Nature Center.

This is a rain or shine, labor-intensive work and volunteers typically get dirty. Ijams recommends volunteers wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts (protection from thorns and poison ivy) Gloves and tools will be provided. Remember to bring water!

Parking will be available in the Meads Quarry main or overflow parking lot. Parking passes will be issued for vehicles, so no one has to pay a parking fee while volunteering.

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Trivia at Maple Hall
Apr
25
7:00 PM19:00

Trivia at Maple Hall

Maple Room Trivia! Join the YPK team as the Knox Trivia Guys host their weekly event. We won first place here the first time we played so lets keep the streak alive!

Enter through Babalu and walk to the back or go through the bowling alley and up the stairs.

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Community Outreach Committee Meeting
Apr
17
6:00 PM18:00

Community Outreach Committee Meeting

Join the Community Outreach Committee at Albright Grove Brewing Company! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss our events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2024. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!

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YPK 101
Apr
9
6:00 PM18:00

YPK 101

Join us for YPK 101, a crash course on Young Professionals of Knoxville! Our annual spring event is a great time to socialize and network with local young professionals, learn more about our mission and membership benefits, get a discount on your first year of membership, and more.

Invite your friends and register today!

Attendees also have a chance to win:

  • "Knoxville package for 2" in Bearden — Coffee from Golden Roast, $25 gift card to Union Place/Jacks, and ice skating and rentals at Ice Chalet

  • “Knoxville package for 2" Downtown — 1 hour axe throwing at Craft Axe, 1 hour lane at Maple Hall Bowling, $25 gift card to Skybox

  • Dinner for 2 at Ruth's Chris with an appetizer ($150 value)

  • Coffee cupping and brewing class for up to 6 with U Brew Coffee Co. ($210 value)

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Community Outreach Committee Meeting
Mar
20
6:00 PM18:00

Community Outreach Committee Meeting

Join the Community Outreach Committee at Crafty Bastard Brewery West! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss our events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2024. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!

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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Feb
26
6:00 PM18:00

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Have you considered becoming an entrepreneur, but are not sure where to start? Join us to hear from two entrepreneurs in the Knoxville community about their journey!

Andrew Ellis, owner of U-Brew Coffee, will share about his current business and what led him to select the market he is in. Then, we will learn from Mark Pancratz, Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual, on his journey through leadership and building a business of his own. While both individuals have been successful in their entrepreneurship, they took different pathways to get there. Bring your questions for the speakers and a healthy appetite for dinner!

Dinner at Ruth's Chris is included in the cost of the ticket.

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Community Outreach Committee Meeting
Feb
21
6:00 PM18:00

Community Outreach Committee Meeting

Join the Community Outreach Committee at Schulz Brau Brewing! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss our events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2024. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!

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