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)

Join Zoom Meeting

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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!

Join YPK's monthly Social committee meeting!

The Social Committee meets monthly to plan their regular happy hours and networking events. Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!

Members only for this meeting, please!

Join YPK for some holiday gift wrapping with Emerald Youth Foundation! The gifts wrapped will go out to children and families in need this holiday season. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our final GMM of the year will be held on Sunday Nov. 17th from 2:30 - 5:00 pm at Marble Hall in Lakeshore Park: Main Events Lawn, Orchard Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919

Once inside the park, follow signs to Marble Hall - there is dedicated parking right next to our location (see attached map).

We're also hosting our Friendsgiving celebration in conjunction with this GMM! Please review our potluck sign-up sheet and consider bringing a dish to share with everyone.

We can't wait to see you soon!

Join the Community Outreach Committee at Schulz-Bräu 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!

Join YPK, AMA (The American Marketing Association), TNT (The Total Networking Team) and other organizations around Knoxville in a speed-dating style networking event!

Come prepared to spend an hour hopping from conversation to conversation as we ring the bell or hit the gong every few minutes. This is a great way to connect your business with others and for YPK members to interact with other organizations around town.

Your ticket includes admission and a drink ticket to start!

All sign-ups will be through the link provided through the AMA Eventbrite site. YPK members will have first call on tickets till the end of October before we open them up to the public. Non-Member tickets will be $5.

Register HERE!

Purchase your tickets or host a table at the 12th Annual Impact Awards. The Young Professionals of Knoxville look forward to honoring local organizations, businesses, and individuals who impact local young professionals on Friday, November 8. This semi-formal event provides an opportunity to recognize leaders in the Knoxville community, network with other professionals, and celebrate all things Knoxville. A cocktail hour will precede dinner and the awards ceremony. YPK members receive a $50 discount on tickets. Not a YPK member? Become one today.

By purchasing tickets and tables, you not only support this event but also invest in the future of Knoxville, ensuring that the spirit of personal connection, professional development, and community service continues to thrive among its young professionals. Don't miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable evening, reserve your seats before we sell out!

Come join the Membership Committee for our November Meeting!

Join YPK's monthly Social committee meeting!

The Social Committee meets monthly to plan their regular happy hours and networking events. Bring your creative ideas to the table and let's collaborate!

Members only for this meeting, please!

Come join us to clean up our adopted mile of North Central Street! We will meet in front of The Original Freezo on Sunday, November 3rd at 10:00am, located at 1305 North Central Street. All work gloves, trash bags, and litter pickers will be provided.

Join the Professional Development Committee as we continue to plan for the upcoming joint networking event in November and the January vision board session!

All YPK members are welcome to join the Arts & Culture Affinity group at The Pirates of Penzance presented by the Knoxville Opera!

Set sail for laughter and adventure with Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance."
Fall in love with the whimsical world of "The Pirates of Penzance," where pirates roam the high seas and maidens swoon at the sight of a handsome young hero. With its delightful melodies and clever wordplay, this classic operetta tells the story of love at first sight, mistaken identities, and daring escapes. Join this colorful cast of characters as they navigate the rocky shores of romance with charm and humor.

Tickets are available at a special YPK member rate of $25. We’ll enjoy the show as a group, and you're encouraged to bring the fun by dressing as a pirate (optional, but always a good time!). Don’t miss out—be sure to purchase your ticket by October 24!