Explore. Discover. Connect. It's your community.

Explore.  Dicover.  Connect.  It's your community.
Whether you are new to Knoxville or have lived here all of your life, Introduction Knoxville will connect you with your community in dynamic ways you can’t even imagine. Join a diverse group of civic-minded people and experience this six-week, eye-opening discovery of the people, places, leadership and opportunities that make living and working in Knoxville rich and rewarding.

Make memories that will last a lifetime, network with some of Knoxville’s most powerful and passionate leaders, and discover a personal desire to get involved and become an integral part of the future of Knoxville.

A CATALYST FOR INVOLVEMENT

Introduction Knoxville is ideal for corporate, non-profit and government professionals who have moved to the Knoxville area, or who have accepted new positions of greater responsibility and want to become more integrated into the community. This comprehensive introduction to the rich history, culture, natural resources, institutions and promises of this vibrant region will connect you with some of Knoxville’s top leaders and provide a catalyst for a new level of involvement.

CHOOSE WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU

Choose from two comprehensive six-week programs—Winter Program or Fall Program. You will be given a rare insight into the community through a series of intensive sessions held 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. consecutively over 6 weeks in various locations. The sessions include prominent speakers and an opportunity to interact with a variety of area leaders. You’ll be introduced and connected like never before to the arts, cultural heritage, economics, government, education and social services of the Knoxville region.

LEARN FROM THE LEADERS

Both six-week Introduction Knoxville Programs will include field trips, networking, prominent speakers and unique opportunities to connect with area leaders. Session topics include:

• Exploring Knoxville’s History. At the welcome reception, meet prominent business and civic leaders.  Take a driving tour of this extraordinary city and learn how the region’s history impacts current issues and the community today.
• The Political and Economic Community. Explore the inner workings of the state and local governments and understand the region’s economic structure. 
• The Educational Community. Learn ways to support the city’s public education community, from K-12 through higher education.
• The Healthy and Caring Community. Discover how Knoxville effectively meets the social, safety, health and environmental needs of the community.
• Innovation and Cooperation: A Regional View. Embrace East Tennessee’s rich natural and high tech resources—the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TVA, the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge installations—and how the impact and synergy of these partnerships strengthen our region.
• The Arts and Cultural Community. Experience the richness of Knoxville’s arts and cultural community with dynamic demonstrations and a closing reception that will make you proud of our region’s bright future.

BECOME PART OF KNOXVILLE’S LEADERSHIP

Introduction Knoxville is the first step to becoming engaged in your community. Take what you’ve learned and the connections you make, and find a way to add your own voice and involvement to positively impact the future of our city. 

Introduction Knoxville is a program of Leadership Knoxville, Inc. Since it’s inception in 1985, Leadership Knoxville has been committed to the goal of serving as a catalyst for positive change in the greater Knoxville area.