“The Great Conversation” is an event by United Way of Greater Knoxville to bring young professionals together with Knoxville’s top business and community leaders. The 2018 participants are: Kim Bumpas, Visit Knoxville; Justin Cazana, Avison Young; Jim B. Clayton, Scripps Networks Interactive, retired; Rhonda Rice Clayton, Knoxville Chamber; Steve Early, The Vol Network/IMG College; Keith Goodwin, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital; Neal Green, All Occasions Catering; Michael Grider, Knox County Mayor’s Office; Bruce Hartmann, University of Tennessee Medical Center; Hash Hashemian, AMS Corporation; Mark Heinz, Dewhirst Properties; Eddie Mannis, Prestige Cleaners/Tuxedo; Sharon Pryse, The Trust Company; Tammy White, Leadership Knoxville; and Alaka Williams, Discovery Communications.

The event, hosted by the Young Leaders’ Society, features food, drink and conversation. Ticket price includes access to the event, two drink tickets, dinner and dessert. Additional drink tickets will be available for $5 each, cash only. Attire: business/business casual.