The Tennessee Valley Fair’s annual luncheon for government officials and businesses officially celebrates the start of the fair, which will be held Sept. 6-15. Held on the Knoxville fairgrounds at Chilhowee Park, the luncheon is attended by more than 300 business and community leaders from throughout East Tennessee. The guest speaker will be Dr. Keith Carver, senior vice chancellor and senior vice president, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.