PetSafe will hold its 3rd Annual Black Tie & Tails Gala in the national company's hometown of Knoxville for humans and their canine friends. The event benefits Morris Animal Foundation and supports its commitment to finding a cure for canine cancer. The dog-friendly gala features a cocktail hour and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 8 p.m.

To fight illiteracy in Knox County, Friends of Literacy has discovered Knoxville’s best-looking, well-versed and talented men and will auction off dates with "Guys That Give" to the highest bidders. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the VIP event, which includes a champagne reception and one-on-one mingling time with the bachelors. General admission ticketholders enter at 7:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 8 p.m. Lauren Davis of WVLT will serve as emcee with Dino Cartwright taking the role of auctioneer. VIP…

The Sertoma Center’s annual Friendship Dinner is a time of fellowship and fun. Joan Cronan will be the keynote speaker. Donations are accepted at the event.

"An Evening with Bryan Stevenson," a benefit for the Knox County Public Defender's Community Law Office, is organized in partnership with the East Tennessee Foundation. Stevenson is the founder and executive director of Equal Justice Initiative, which fights poverty and challenges racial discrimination in the criminal justice system. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,250 to $10,000. Email Ginny Weatherstone for information.

"Wine to the Rescue” serves as a benefit for the Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club and includes dinner with five wine and food pairings, from appetizer to dessert; silent auction; and blind wine sale, along with rescue bulldogs in attendance. Tables of eight also are available. Attendees must be 21 and over. Email Debbie Murmylo at [email protected] for additional information.

To fight illiteracy in Knox County, Friends of Literacy has discovered Knoxville’s best-looking, well-versed and talented men and will auction off dates with “Guys That Give” to the highest bidders in the sixth annual event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for VIP ticketholders, which includes a champagne reception and one-on-one mingling time with the bachelors. General admission ticketholders enter at 7:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 8 p.m. Lauren Davis of WVLT and Dino Cartwright will serve as emcees.

The 5th Annual Don Sproles Memorial Wine & Shine, a benefit for the Volunteer Ministry Center, will feature wine and moonshine tastings, along with heavy appetizers, music and silent and live auctions. Table sponsorships are available ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 by contacting Mary Beth Raney at 865-524-3926, ext. 229. Contact Nancy Bowen at 865-524-3926, ext. 223, for individual tickets.

The Knoxville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated (KJJOA) will host its Children’s Literacy Gala to celebrate 50 years of service to benefit the JJOA Foundation. The fundraiser will feature a silent auction and reception beginning at 4:30 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. dinner and dancing. Charter and legacy members will be honored throughout the evening.

“Wine to the Rescue” serves as a benefit for the Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club and includes dinner with wine and food pairings and dessert, silent auction, blind wine sale and special bulldog guests. Email Debbie Murmylo at [email protected] for additional information. Click HERE for tickets.

A luncheon will be held as part of the 9th Annual Women & Philanthropy Program. The symposium begins at 8:30 a.m. Complimentary admission for the University of Tennessee Alliance of Women Philanthropists; guest tickets are $40. The luncheon, which is held from noon to 2 p.m., will include: Tribute to Pat Summitt, 2012 Brenda G. Lawson Legacy of Leadership Honoree; Ann Baker Furrow, 2017 Brenda G. Lawson Legacy of Leadership Honoree; and 2017 Giving Circle Grants Recipients.

To fight illiteracy in Knox County, Friends of Literacy has discovered Knoxville’s best-looking, well-versed and talented men and will auction off dates with “Guys That Give” to the highest bidders. VIP tickets cost $75; general admission tickets are $50 in advance; $60, at door. Add $20 to either ticket option for premier stage side seating. Click to purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for VIPs; general admission, 7:30 p.m. The auction begins at 8 p.m. Food and cash bar.

The Ladies of Charity will hold its 75th Anniversary Celebration, which will include a 5 p.m. mass conducted by Bishop Richard Stika Immaculate Conception Church. A reception/cash bar will begin at 6:15 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The master of ceremonies will be Dr. Jerry Punch of NASCAR, football and ESPN fame with entertainment, popular music and show tunes by Dan Murphy and Natalie Kimbro and the a cappella group from Bearden High School.

The 6th Annual Don Sproles Memorial Wine & Shine, a benefit for the Volunteer Ministry Center, will feature wine and moonshine tastings, along with heavy appetizers, music and silent and live auctions. Attire: business casual/casual.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries’ annual Dinner of Hope features a reception and silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by seated dinner and program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Emily Colson, author of the award-winning book, Dancing with Max. She has appeared on Focus on the Family and Hallmark’s Home and Family. For more information, contact Angie Beaty at 865-633-7643 or [email protected].

“Wine to the Rescue” serves as a benefit for the Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club and includes dinner with wine and food pairings and dessert, silent auction, blind wine sale and special bulldog guests.

The Sertoma Center’s annual Friendship Dinner is an evening of fellowship and fun. Hallerin Hilton Hill will serve as master of ceremonies, while Knoxville’s Chris Blue, Republic Records recording artist and season 12 winner of “The Voice," will be the featured speaker. The event also will honor former Sertoma Center executive director, Sen. Becky Duncan Massey, for her dedication to the organization and its mission. Contact Lisa Hood Skinner at 865-524-5555, ext. 239, for information about table sponsorships.

The 7th Annual Don Sproles Memorial Wine & Shine, a benefit for the Volunteer Ministry Center, will feature wine and moonshine tastings, along with heavy appetizers, music and silent and live auctions. Purchase tickets online or by calling Zan Schriver at 865-524-3926, ext. 222. Attire: dressy/business/business casual/casual.

"Summer Swing" with Ladies of Charity is an annual fundraiser for the nonprofit. The event features live music by Gwen & the Kats, swing dance lessons, silent auction and dinner. To RSVP for tickets, email Joan Adorno at [email protected]. The primary mission of Ladies of Charity is service to the poor. Areas of special focus include emergency assistance, requests for food, clothing, housing and medical needs, as well as an emphasis on the care of infants.

The Knoxville Bar Association will hold its annual dinner to pay tribute to the justices of the Tennessee Supreme Court. A cash bar reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The featured speaker is The Hon. R. Ashby Pate of Lightfoot Franklin & White LLC in Birmingham, Alabama. Pate is a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Palau, where he helped design the island nation’s first-ever jury trial system.

The Philadelphians Prison Ministries will honor retiring U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., who has served in Congress since 1988. The Philadelphians Prison Ministries will celebrate Duncan's life as a man of faith who always helps those in need of a second chance in life. All proceeds raised at the event will help raise funds to purchase a bus to allow The Philadelphians to continue ministering inside prisons. The Knoxville group was established in 1981. RSVP by Oct. 19. Make check or money…

The University of Tennessee’s Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management (RHTM) will hold its 18th Annual Appalachian Spring Fundraiser. All of the food is prepared by RHTM students. For sponsorship and ticket information, call 865-974-2141 or email [email protected].

The best journalism in East Tennessee is recognized at the annual East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists’ Golden Press Card Awards banquet. A light buffet is included, and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are available HERE.

The East Tennessee Historical Society and Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law will host a reception and dinner with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville starting at 5 p.m. The dinner will be followed by a presentation by Chernow at the Tennessee Theatre starting at 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Chernow, the author of biographies of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Ulysses S. Grant and John D. Rockefeller, served April 27 as the master of ceremonies at the…

The 8th Annual Don Sproles Memorial Wine & Shine, a benefit for the Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC), will feature wine and Sugarlands Distilling moonshine tastings, gourmet food, live music, and silent and live auctions. Humorist and longtime News Sentinel columnist Sam Venable will serve as the emcee. Tickets are available HERE. Attire: Dressy, business or business casual. VMC’s programs support its two-fold mission of facilitating permanent supportive housing for those who are homeless and providing services to prevent homelessness. VMC…

University of Tennessee Lady Vols Head Coach Kellie Harper will be the Rotary Club of Knoxville's featured speaker in October. The luncheon will be a joint meeting of all Knoxville Area Rotary Clubs. The luncheon is open to all Rotarians and Rotaractors (from any club) and their guests. Seating is limited to 300, so please RSVP to the Rotary Club of Knoxville office at [email protected] or on the Facebook event page.

(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event was postponed until Aug. 13.) The East Tennessee Historical Society and Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law will host a reception and dinner with Jon Meacham, a New York Times best-selling writer and presidential biographer whose works include "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush," "Songs of America" with Tim McGraw and "The Soul of America," which was No. 1 on the NYT bestseller list. Attire is…

(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event has been postponed.) Pets and their people will step out together for a 'purr-fect' evening of champagne, charcuterie and fun, including a one-of-a-kind auction of artwork created at your table, Chef Michael Sullivan's Famous Charcuterie Bar, Catwalk Fashion Show (human and pet), K9 Kissing Booth and entertainment. Well-mannered, leashed pets are welcome. Adoptable pets also will be at the party for those who need a furry guest.

(As a proactive measure against COVID-19, this event has been canceled in 2020.) The 9th Annual Don Sproles Memorial Wine & Shine, a benefit for the Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC), will feature wine and Sugarlands Distilling moonshine tastings, gourmet food, live music, and silent and live auctions. Longtime News Sentinel columnist and humorist Sam Venable will serve as the emcee. Attendees must be age 21 or older. VMC’s programs support its two-fold mission of facilitating permanent supportive housing for those…

The Technical Society of Knoxville will hold its Centennial Celebration with historian Jack Neel serving as keynote speaker. Neely will discuss what was happening in Knoxville in 1921 that led University of Tennessee College of Engineering's first dean, Charles Ferris, to bring together some of Knoxville’s best leaders to form the Technical Society of Knoxville (TSK). The society has provided technical support for Knoxville and Knox County since 1921 and continues to host technical presentations on multiple subjects and serve…

The 9th Annual Don Sproles Memorial Wine & Shine, a benefit for the Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC), will feature wine and Sugarlands Distilling moonshine tastings, gourmet food, live music, and silent and live auctions. Longtime News Sentinel columnist and humorist Sam Venable will serve as the emcee. Proceeds from the ticket sales go directly to support the programs of the Volunteer Ministry Center. Tickets are available HERE. Attendees must be age 21 or older. Attire is dressy, business or business…

Due to ongoing pandemic issues, this event will now be held March 3, 2022. The Annual Febb Burn Banquet and Fundraiser recognizes and celebrates the right of women to vote. The "living history" event includes a cocktail hour, silent auction, sit-down dinner with water, tea and coffee and other beverages available at a cash bar. Masking will be necessary except when seated at table or actively eating or drinking, and attendees must be fully vaccinated. Tickets are $101 - one…

The Annual Febb Burn Banquet and Fundraiser recognizes and celebrates the right of women to vote. The "living history" event includes a cocktail hour, silent auction, sit-down dinner with water, tea and coffee and other beverages available at a cash bar. Masking will be necessary except when seated at table or actively eating or drinking, and attendees must be fully vaccinated. Tickets are $101 - one dollar for each year that women have enjoyed the right to vote. Additional information…

Les Trois Chefs, the annual benefit for Childhelp Tennessee, includes cocktails, four-course meal complete with wine pairings and silent and live auctions. The 2022 theme is a throwback to the Roaring '20s. So, dress up, drink and dance to raise money to support Childhelp Tennessee. The organization provides forensic services, medical exams and mental health counseling for victims of child abuse and/or neglect.  Tickets can be purchased by contacting Eddie Smith at 865-637-1753 or [email protected] for additional information. Attire: Business…

The annual Don Sproles Memorial Wine & Shine, a benefit for the Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC), feature wines and moonshine tastings, gourmet food, live music, and silent and live auctions. Longtime News Sentinel columnist and humorist Sam Venable will serve as the emcee. Attendees must be age 21 or older. Tickets are available HERE. Proceeds from the ticket sales go directly to support the programs of the Volunteer Ministry Center.

The Breakthrough of Knoxville Citywide Autism Acceptance Breakfast will feature the presentation of two awards and guest speaker Raun K. Kaufman, former CEO of the Autism Treatment Center of America who now conducts lectures and seminars worldwide. As a child, he was diagnosed with severe autism and became a graduate of the Ivy League’s Brown University with a degree in biomedical ethics. Bruce Fox, partner and co-founder of Fox Farley Willis & Burnette, will receive the Autism Acceptance Award, which…

The annual Don Sproles Memorial Wine & Shine, a benefit for the Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC), feature wines and moonshine tastings, gourmet food, live music, and silent and live auctions. Longtime News Sentinel columnist and humorist Sam Venable will serve as the emcee. Attendees must be age 21 or older. Proceeds from the ticket sales directly support the programs of the Volunteer Ministry Center. Tickets are available HERE.

Childhelp's annual "Les Trois Chef" gala includes cocktails, dinner, wine pairings and silent and live auctions. The event helps to raise funds to support the Child Advocacy Center, Foster Family Agency, Mental Health Clinic, Child Abuse Prevention Services and Relative Care Services, all of which work to help at-risk, neglected and abused children in Knoxville and the East Tennessee area. Contact Eddie Smith at [email protected] for additional information.