February 2015
The Red Shoe Gala
Grab your red shoes and join CASA for an evening of food, specialty cocktails and live music by the Pop Rox. This fun evening features the "Field of Poppies" wine table, silent auction and photo booth. All proceeds benefit CASA of East Tennessee's mission to advocate for abused and neglected children by helping them find loving, permanent homes.
Find out more »September 2015
Comedy for a Cause
This awareness event, organized by Baker Donelson and featuring comedienne Karen Mills, supports the Cancer Institute at the University of Tennessee Medical Center for the benefit of gynecologic cancers.
Find out more »October 2015
East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame
Friends of Literacy will honor five of East Tennessee's best writers at the 12th Annual East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame. This 2015 inductees are: Georgiana Vines, a journalist with more than 40 years of experience, Lifetime Achievement; Amy Greene, recipient of the Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction, in the fiction category; Vince Staten, author of 13 books, nonfiction; Jesse Graves, award-winning Appalachian poet, poetry; and Alan Sims, known as the Knoxville Urban Guy, social media.
Find out more »November 2015
Artsclamation! Invitation-Only Preview Party
This event is held on a Friday evening prior to an all-day sale on Saturday that is open to the public. Guests will be able to view the art and meet the artists at the preview party, which features live music by Cindi Alpert and the Corduroy Jazz Trio, heavy hors d'oeuvres and complimentary cocktails. Artsclamation! is a fine art sale featuring the work of 34 local and regional artists, including painters, potters, photographers, sculptors and jewelers. The 2015 Featured Artist is…
Find out more »February 2016
The Red Shoe Gala
The annual Red Shoe Gala, now in its fourth year, features food, signature cocktails, silent auction, "Field of Poppies" mystery wine table and live music by Pop Rox. All proceeds benefit CASA of East Tennessee’s mission to advocate for abused and neglected children by helping them find loving, permanent homes.
Find out more »March 2016
ETTAC's A Night in Old Havana
The East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC) will hold its 5th annual "A Night in Old Havana" fundraiser to benefit the organization, which assists those with disabilities. Tickets include a dance showcase by Dance Tonight dance studio, authentic Cuban dinner, poker, silent auction and cigar and high spirits bar.
Find out more »April 2016
Top Chefs 2016
The ninth annual Top Chefs, presented by Cityview, features 10 executive chefs from the Knoxville community competing to be named the 2016 Top Chef. Guests sample one entree and dessert from each chef, then rate the dishes on their ballot. The event also offers complimentary wine tastings, live jazz and silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.
Find out more »BGCTNV Evening with the Legends
The sixth annual "Evening with the Legends" features former Vols football coach Phillip Fulmer and other University of Tennessee sports legends, including Eddie Brown, Anthony Edwards, Rocky Goode, Sterling Henton, Tim Irwin, Joey Kent, Steve Kiner, Larry Seivers, Mike Stratton and Dewey Warren. The event, a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Tennessee, offers heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, live music and silent and live auctions.
Find out more »May 2016
Cerebral Palsy Center Community Partners Spring Fling
The Cerebral Palsy Center will hold its Community Partners Spring Fling, a networking event and evening to honor Bo Shafer. Call 865-523-0491 for information and sponsorship opportunities. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., with the dinner and awards presentation from 7 to 9 p.m. The event also features silent and live auctions.
Find out more »August 2016
East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame
Friends of Literacy will honor five of East Tennessee’s best writers at the 13th Annual East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame. Individual tickets are $100 and are available at the Friends of Literacy website or by calling 865-549-7007. For table or sponsorship information, call or email Melissa at [email protected]. The 2016 honorees are: Lifetime Achievement: Leslie Garrett; Fiction: Pamela Schoenewaldt; Nonfiction: Margaret Lazarus Dean; Poetry: Earl S. Braggs; and Social Media: Randall Brown.
Find out more »September 2016
Third Annual Comedy for a Cause
This awareness event, organized by founding sponsor Baker Donelson and featuring comedian Leanne Morgan, supports The Cancer Institute at the University of Tennessee Medical Center for education and research funding for gynecologic cancers.
Find out more »October 2016
United Way of Greater Knoxville: Songwriters in the Round
The United Way of Greater Knoxville will host Songwriters in the Round, an invitation-only event that features dining and music.
Find out more »November 2016
Artsclamation! Invitation-Only Preview Party
This event, now in its 15th year, is held on a Friday evening prior to an all-day sale on Saturday that is open to the public. Guests will be able to view the art and meet the artists at the preview party, which features music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails. Artsclamation! is a fine art sale featuring the work of local and regional artists, including painters, potters, photographers, sculptors and jewelers. The 2016 featured artist is Amy Crews from Birmingham,…
Find out more »February 2017
The Red Shoe Gala
CASA of East Tennessee's annual Red Shoe Gala, now in its fifth year, features dinner, signature cocktails, silent auction, “Field of Poppies” mystery wine table and live music by the Pop Rox. All proceeds benefit CASA of East Tennessee’s mission to advocate for abused and neglected children by helping them find loving, permanent homes. The 2017 theme is the Wizard of Oz.
Find out more »March 2017
10th Annual Top Chefs
The 10th annual Top Chefs, presented by Cityview, features 10 executive chefs from the Knoxville community competing to be named the 2017 Top Chef. Guests sample one entree and dessert from each chef, then rate the dishes on their ballot. The event also offers wine tastings, live music and silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.
Find out more »May 2017
Rotary Club of Knoxville’s 3rd Annual Derby Party Fundraiser
The Third Annual Rotary Club of Knoxville’s Jockeys & Juleps, a derby party fundraiser, features: live music between races; large HD television screen; ladies’ fancy hat contest; gentlemen’s bow tie contest; bourbon; silent auction; hors d’oeuvres; and after-party. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Foundation of Knoxville’s charitable work, which includes college scholarships; donation of books to elementary school libraries; reading programs; clean water projects; local parks; elementary school cleanup; tickets for underprivileged youth to see and participate in theater, opera and…
Find out more »Cerebral Palsy Center Community Partners Spring Fling
The Cerebral Palsy Center will hold its Community Partners Spring Fling, a networking event and evening to honor Bob Sexton in recognition of his 40 years of service at center. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., with the dinner and awards presentation from 7 to 9 p.m. The event also features a guest speaker and silent and live auctions.
Find out more »August 2017
Susan G. Komen Annual Barbecue Dinner
Susan G. Komen East Tennessee will hold its annual barbecue fundraiser. One of the organization's signature events, "Boob-b-que" features food, beer and wine, carnival games and silent and live auctions. The event raises funds to provide mammograms, patient assistance and education in Komen's 24-county service area. Attire is business casual or casual.
Find out more »September 2017
Fourth Annual Comedy for a Cause
This awareness event, organized by founding sponsor Baker Donelson and featuring comedian Leanne Morgan, supports The Cancer Institute at the University of Tennessee Medical Center for education and research funding for gynecologic cancers. A reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails begins at 5 p.m., with the program at 6:30 p.m. and comedy show at 7 p.m. Click HERE to register for the event. Sponsorships also are available. Email Kassidie Joerg, director of donor communications and sponsorships at [email protected] for more information.
Find out more »October 2017
East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame
Friends of Literacy will honor five of East Tennessee’s best writers at the 14th Annual East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame. Call 865-549-7007 for sponsorship information or email Melissa at [email protected]. Individual tickets go on sale Sept. 20 for $100 per person and include a three-course lunch, time to meet one-on-one with the authors and get books signed.
Find out more »November 2017
Artsclamation! Invitation-Only Preview Party
This event, now in its 16th year, is held on a Friday evening prior to an all-day sale on Saturday that is open to the public. Guests will be able to view the art and meet the artists at the preview party, which features music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails. Artsclamation! is a fine art sale featuring the work of local and regional artists, including painters, potters, photographers, sculptors and jewelers. A percentage of each sale benefits the behavioral health…
Find out more »December 2017
UT President’s Holiday Reception
University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro and his wife, Deb, will hold a holiday reception. This event is by invitation only.
Find out more »February 2018
The Red Shoe Gala
CASA of East Tennessee’s annual Red Shoe Gala, now in its sixth year, features a Wizard of Oz theme with dinner, signature cocktails, silent auction, “Field of Poppies” mystery wine table and live music by the Pop Rox. All proceeds benefit CASA of East Tennessee’s mission to advocate for abused and neglected children by helping them find loving, permanent homes. Attire is dressy/cocktail.
Find out more »March 2018
11th Annual Top Chefs
The 11th annual Top Chefs, presented by Cityview, features 10 executive chefs from the Knoxville community competing to be named the 2018 Top Chef. Guests sample one entree and dessert from each chef, then rate the dishes on their ballot. The event also offers wine tastings, live music and silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Robert Tino will paint an original painting during the event.
Find out more »August 2018
Susan G. Komen Annual Barbecue Dinner
Susan G. Komen East Tennessee will hold its eighth annual barbecue fundraiser. One of the organization’s signature events, “Boob-b-que” features food, beer and wine, carnival games and silent and live auctions. The event raises funds to provide mammograms, patient assistance and education in Komen’s 24-county service area. Attire is business casual or casual.
Find out more »November 2018
Artsclamation! Invitation-Only Preview Party
This invitation-only/ticketed event, now in its 17th year, is held on a Friday evening prior to an all-day sale on Saturday that is open to the public. Guests will be able to view the art and meet the artists at the preview party, which features music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails. Artsclamation! is a fine art sale featuring the work of local and regional artists, including painters, potters, photographers, sculptors and jewelers. The 2018 featured artist is Ann Nichols. A…
Find out more »Artsclamation!
Artsclamation! is a fine art sale featuring the work of local and regional artists, including painters, potters, photographers, sculptors and jewelers. The 2018 featured artist is Ann Nichols.
Find out more »March 2019
12th Annual Top Chefs
The 12th annual Top Chefs, presented by Cityview, features 10 executive chefs from the Knoxville community competing to be named the 2019 Top Chef. Guests sample one entree and dessert from each chef, then rate the dishes on their ballot. The event also offers wine tastings, live music and silent auction. The event benefits local charities.
Find out more »August 2019
Susan G. Komen Annual Barbecue Dinner
Susan G. Komen East Tennessee will hold its ninth annual barbecue fundraiser. One of the organization’s signature events, “Boob-b-que” features food, beer and wine, carnival games and silent and live auctions. The event raises funds to provide mammograms, patient assistance and education in Komen’s 24-county service area. Attire is business casual or casual.
Find out more »May 2020
Make-A-Wish Grandstand Classic – POSTPONED; NEW DATE IS AUG. 15
(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event was postponed until Aug. 15.) The Grandstand Classic is a fundraising event to benefit Make-A-Wish® East Tennessee and revolves around all things Kentucky Derby. The event includes live and silent auctions, music, cocktails and food with a live feed of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Attire: cocktail/Derby attire/hats encouraged. Tickets will be available soon. Make-A-Wish helps to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions in the East…
Find out more »August 2020
Make-A-Wish Annual Gala – CANCELED
(As a proactive measure against COVID-19, this event has been canceled in 2020.) The annual gala is a fundraising event to benefit Make-A-Wish® East Tennessee and includes live and silent auctions, music, cocktails and food. Make-A-Wish helps to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions in the East Tennessee region. The East Tennessee Chapter granted 65 wishes in 2019. (This event was rescheduled from May 2).
Find out more »October 2021
The Salvation Army Cup of Hope Luncheon
The Salvation Army will hold its eighth annual “Cup of Hope” luncheon to coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness month and to benefit The Joy D. Baker Center and its mission of providing safety, shelter and restoration for victims of domestic violence. Attire: Business casual or casual. Tickets are available HERE.
Find out more »December 2021
Alzheimer’s Tennessee 2021 Holiday Awards & Appreciation Luncheon
Alzheimer's Tennessee will hold its annual Holiday Awards & Appreciation Luncheon to recognize efforts in 2021 to "Make Alzheimer's a Memory." An Italian lunch will be served at the event, along with the award of prizes and recognition of top teams and individual fundraisers.
Find out more »April 2022
Volunteer Rotary Bourbon Showcase
Knoxville Volunteer Rotary Club is pouring a variety of quality bourbons at the 4th annual Bourbon Showcase to support a number of community schools, organizations and initiatives, including Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, Vine Middle Magnet School, Austin-East Magnet High School, Volunteer Rides, Tennessee River cleanup and more. Chuck Roland, area manager for Heaven Hill Brands, will share industry insights and knowledge about the spirit's history, production and most importantly, taste.
Find out more »May 2022
Make-A-Wish Grandstand Classic
The Grandstand Classic is a fundraising event to benefit Make-A-Wish® East Tennessee and revolves around all things Kentucky Derby. The event includes live and silent auctions, music, cocktails and food with a live feed of the Kentucky Oaks race that kicks off the Derby Weekend. Attire: Cocktail/Derby attire/hats encouraged.
Find out more »The Masquerade Ball to Benefit SCHAS
The Masquerade Ball will feature an evening of dinner, dancing and celebration, along with a silent auction. Proceeds from the black tie event will benefit Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services (SCHAS) and its financial aid fund for clients. Tickets are $100 per person, include two drink tickets and are available HERE. SCHAS, a non-profit 501(c)(3) formed and operated in Knoxville in 1970, now serves 20 counties in East Tennessee to improve the quality of life for the elderly, persons with…
Find out more »November 2022
Renew Clinic Fall Breakfast
"Shining Light on Darkness" is a fall breakfast held by the Renew Clinic, which supports holistic restoration of individuals affected by substance abuse in a Christ-centered recovery community. The speakers will be Will West, radio host at The Sports Animal (99.1); Pastor David Wiggins of First Baptist Concord; and Sarah Keel, director of Renew Clinic. The event is free to attend; an ask of support will be made.
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