Register for upcoming events with Young Professionals of Knoxville
Join the Marketing & Communications Committees at Pelanchos Mexican Grill! We will review upcoming organization events and plan the newsletter, blog, and social media content for April. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for food and drink orders!
Get ready to unleash your creativity with YPK as we come together to paint the rock! This is your chance to make a bold statement, show off your artistic skills, and connect with the community.
Join the Young Professionals of Knoxville for a casual morning of coffee and networking! ☕ We’re teaming up with Blount County, Knox Area Urban League, Loudon, and West Young Professionals to bring together young professionals from across East Tennessee. This is a great opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded peers in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Don’t miss out—come sip, chat, and build valuable relationships!
Volunteer with YPK by removing invasive species with the Ijams Natural Resource Management team! You'll learn to identify invasive plant species and be trained in removal/control techniques. We'll learn at a lot about the plants around us while also getting to know your fellow YPK members!
PLEASE ALSO REGISTER VIA IJAMS GIVEPULSE: https://www.givepulse.com/event/563660
When prompted, the code to enter is PROFESSIONAL.
This is rain or shine, labor-intensive work, and volunteers typically get dirty, but the result is very rewarding. Gloves and tools will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts (protection from thorns and poison ivy). Bring water and bug spray!
PARKING: Park at the Meads Quarry main or overflow parking lot. QR Code will be given to receive free parking while you are volunteering - To make things quicker, please register your vehicle at https://app.metropolis.io/sign-in
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.
Meet current members, explore the benefits of membership, and discover how YPK can support your personal and professional journey. Don’t miss this chance to see if YPK is the right fit for you!
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 & energy to the Knoxville community. Come be a part of giving back to Knoxville through YPK!
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!
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 the Strategic Partnerships Committee at Crafty Bastard Brewery! 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!
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!
***Please reach out to and.t.duncan@gmail.com with questions or suggestions for the May event. Maple Hall is a fan favorite, but it could be nice to expand out West to get more people involved. Crafty Bastard West also has trivia Thursday nights. Thanks!
Come join us as we continue planning for the annual YPK Giving Event! We will be meeting a Schulz Brau Brewing, to discuss the current progress as well as upcoming planning.
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.
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!
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!
Join us as we continue to plan our annual Giving Event! We'll continue discussions on plans and steps needed to put on the giving event. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!
Clean up YPK's dedicated mile with us! We'll meet in the middle at the Original Freezo and the split up into groups. Supplies for picking up trash will be provided. Please bring water and wear appropriate shoes for walking!
Join the first meeting for the YPK Fiction Book Club! We'll chat current book reads, favorites/least favorites from 2024, and select a book to read together. Feel free to bring the physical book of your current read or a favorite read from the past year for a show & tell! From here, we'll officially kick off the book club.
Join the Strategic Partnerships Committee at Last Days of Autumn Brewery! 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!
Join YPK's monthly Social committee meeting!
The Social Committee meets monthly to plan regular Socials and Signature events. Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!
Members only for this meeting, please!
Join the Community Outreach Committee at the Gateway coffee shop for our monthly meeting! We'll discuss the philanthropic upcoming events and goals and brainstorm together on opportunities for volunteering through YPK. This is a great way to play a role in planning outreach ventures with YPK!
All members are welcome to join us for our first professional development workshop of the year, "Influencing for Impact." Everyone has influence, and knowing how to leverage it can have a significant impact on your organization and your career. Led by YPK member Emma Moran, we're going to explore practical strategies for increasing your influence and leadership at work — regardless of job title, department, or industry. This workshop will be interactive and discussion-oriented, so come prepared to engage with fellow YPK members as we up-level our influencing skills together! Open to all industries, seniority and skill levels.
About the Speaker: Emma's career spans several industries, including B2B SaaS/Tech, startups, small business & entrepreneurship, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and secondary & higher education. She has held multiple leadership positions over the years and currently works as the Senior Director of Revenue Operations for a tech company. Emma has been a member of YPK for five years and is a graduate of both the YPK Leadership Certificate (2020) and the Let Her Lead Established Leader program (2023). Connect with Emma on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmapmoran/
Join the Marketing & Communications Committees at Schulz Bräu Brewing Company! We will review upcoming organization events and plan the newsletter, blog, and social media content for March. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for drink orders!
Monthly trivia event. Join us as we compete for another win as we write a new chapter in the illustrious story of the YPK Trivia Team.
Casual vibes, if trivia is not your thing we’d love for you to come out and socialize!
Join us we plan for our annual Giving Event! We'll be brain storming and discussing the necessary work needed to make our Giving Event successful. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!
Join YPK, as we help with the 2025 Tennessee Science Bowl (TSB)! TSB is held annually for high school teams across the state, with the chance to move on to the national science bowl, held in Washington, D.C. TSB is seeking volunteers to run the event during the competition Saturday, February 22nd. Lunch and morning coffee/refreshments are provided to all volunteers, along with a swag bag of goodies.
If interested please register both with YPK AND TSB, as they will need a head count on volunteers. TSB registration can be found here (https://orausurvey.orau.org/TakeSurveyPage.aspx?s=0ba1846e9d124fe4972cda0217fff58d&tsid=6733d12199524ebc99a760921ff4c394&c=en-US).
A training will be offered on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, at the J.L. Goins Administration Building, Pellissippi State’s Hardin Valley Campus, and online via Zoom. The training is required for Moderators, Question Judges, and Rules Judges and is strongly recommended for Scorekeepers and Timekeepers with less than 3 years of experience. Details on roles for volunteers can be found here (https://www.orau.gov/sciencebowl/volunteers/index.html).
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!
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. 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!
Join the Community Outreach Committee at Hi-Wire Brewing! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss the events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2025. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!
Winter General Membership Meeting: Committee Circuit Challenge
Come join us for our first general membership meeting for 2025! We will be highlighting all of the wonderful opportunities to get involved in YPK this year, for new members and returning members. We also have some exciting updates and our strategic plan to share with all members.
Join the Social Committee for our monthly planning meeting! We will be discussing upcoming events and looking ahead to planning our first signature event of the year “Summer Soiree”.
Join the Marketing & Communications Committees at The Tomato Head! We will review upcoming organization events and plan the newsletter, blog, and social media content for February. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for food and drink orders!
Join us for YPK's first Community Outreach event of 2025 as we serve at Second Harvest Food Bank! We will meet at their distribution center at 136 Harvest Lane in Maryville, TN at 1:00 PM, and will support with needs such as organizing donations and packing food.
Please come dressed for working in a warehouse environment, noting the following:
- Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty
- Open toed shoes are prohibited
- Jewelry must be limited to rings only (you may be asked to remove rings prior to entering the warehouse)
- You may be required to wear a mask, gloves, and hairnet depending on your work project. ALL hair must fit into hairnet - bring a hair band if you have long hair.
Join YPK’s trivia team at Maple Hall as we look to start the 2025 season with another W! Whether you’re a rookie or seasoned trivia player, everyone possesses knowledge that could potentially lead us to victory!
Trivia starts at 7 PM. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 15-20 minutes early to secure seating and form team(s).
This is our first committee meeting for 2025. We will begin planning for the GMMs for the year, focusing on one in February, and over-viewing the strategy for this committee for 2025 and how to implement this.
6:00-6:10 Welcome and Intro
6:10-6:20 Overview of 2025 Strategy
6:20-6:30 General Overview of the Year and GMM planning
6:30-6:55 Discuss and plan for the February GMM
6:55-7:00 Wrap Up
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!
Join the Community Outreach Committee at Schulz Brau Brewing Company! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss the events we have planned for the year, as well as seek input and ideas for events for the rest of 2025. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!
Are you ready to help shape the year ahead for YPK's social events? Join us for the first Social Committee meeting of 2025! We'll discuss plans for our January Social and brainstorm ideas to make this year's events unforgettable. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the committee, this is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the experiences that bring YPK members together.
We can't wait to see you there and hear your ideas!
Join us for the first YPK Marketing/Communications Committee meeting of the year! This virtual kickoff is a chance to connect, collaborate, and set the tone for an exciting year of promoting YPK’s mission to inspire young professionals to connect, develop, and serve.
We’ll discuss our goals for the year, brainstorm creative marketing strategies, and identify key initiatives to highlight YPK’s programs and events. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just passionate about sharing YPK’s impact, we’d love to have your voice at the table.
Time: Jan 6, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Join the Community Outreach Committee at Xul Beer Company! We will be discussing how we can best serve Knoxville. During our committee meeting, we will discuss the volunteering events we participated in, as well as seek input and ideas for events going into 2025. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to order a drink!
Join YPK’s formidable trivia team at The Local Smokey! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a green rookie, your knowledge will help us as we try out the year with a W!
Please try to arrive no later than 7:00 pm - arriving 15-30 minutes early (6:30 - 6:45 pm) is ideal.
Thank you all for contributing to an incredible year of YPK! We are so excited to celebrate with each of you at our Annual Not New Year’s Eve New Year's party!
Below, please review a few important details to keep in mind prior to arriving:
Attire: Treat this party as if it were New Year’s Eve! Feel free to dress up, wear sparkles, bow ties, and all things festive!
Parking Suggestions: Parking will be free after 6:00 p.m. at all meters and most parking garages downtown. We recommend using the Market St. garage at 406 Walnut St., as it is closest to the venue and will be free. If you are concerned about driving after the event, please use good judgment before driving yourself. Uber and Lyft are all over our city for your benefit. Safety first!
Location: The Emporium
Entry: Check-in will open at 6:00 p.m. and the event will officially kick off by 6:30 p.m. The party runs until 8:30 p.m. We will have a brief word from our YPK President and a special surprise for our members around 7:45 p.m. You don't want to miss out on this! :)
Check-In: Similar to our monthly socials, we will set up our check-in table near the entrance to our event space.
Food: We will have light bites available but please note, these items are not intended to serve as a full meal. We recommend having dinner after the event or beforehand.
Drinks: Each registrant (including plus ones) will receive TWO drink tickets. Make sure to visit our check-in table before coming upstairs so you receive your tickets.
Members - if you have your magnetic name tag, don't forget to wear it!
Come join the Membership Committee for our December Meeting!
