Rotary Club of Knoxville

06/19/2026

Join us at the Bearden Banquet Hall as we welcome Reverend Harold Middlebrook!

​With a 40 year legacy of leadership—including his work as the founder of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Commission of Greater Knoxville—Rev. Middlebrook brings a wealth of wisdom and experience. You won't want to miss this!

​📍 Bearden Banquet Hall
🕛 Tuesday, June 23 | 12:00 PM

06/17/2026

2 Qs for member Mick Gillispie of the Knoxville Smokies

06/15/2026

Please join the Rotary Club of Knoxville tomorrow at noon as we celebrate two incredible local students! We are thrilled to award four-year, $20,000 college scholarships to Giselle Cruz Cardoza (Powell High School) and Natalie Radabaugh (Bearden High School). 🎓✨

06/15/2026

“Portable kidney failure treatment will keep patients in the remote communities they love” - Rotary International News

There are two main ways to reach the community of Natuashish in Labrador. Travellers can go by plane or, in the summer months, take a boat up the coast. No reliable roads connect the subarctic Innu community of about 1,000 residents with more populated towns to its south.

05/28/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE for Saturday’s Bed Build! 🚨

Mother Nature has a rainy forecast in store for us this weekend, so we are shifting gears to stay dry.

We are STILL building beds this Saturday, May 30th, but we have a NEW LOCATION and a NEW START TIME.

📍 NEW LOCATION: The Mission of Hope
6030 Industrial Heights Dr. NW, Knoxville, TN 37909
⏰ NEW TIME: 9:30 AM *(One hour later than originally planned)*
📅 WHEN: This Saturday, May 30th

🛠️ Because we are moving indoors, space might look a little different, but the mission remains exactly the same: making sure no kid sleeps on the floor!

Thank you all for your flexibility and dedication. See you Saturday morning at **9:30 AM** at the Mission of Hope!

05/25/2026

🌟Today we honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let’s cherish their legacy with family cookouts, parades, and heartfelt moments. 🎉🔥 Enjoy the sunshine, share stories of heroism, and make new memories! Together, we celebrate courage & unity! ❤️

05/18/2026

🏆 The Rotary Club of Knoxville received many accolades the 112th Rotary District 6780 Conference last weekend!

From thought-provoking panels to hands-on service, our delegation—led by President Shannon M. Holland, Past-DG Frank Rothermel, ADG William T. MacGrath, and our stellar multi-day Emcee Ed Anderson—showed the district exactly how Knoxville leads the way.

We are incredibly proud to bring home a resounding sweep of major accolades, proving that our club's intellect, philanthropy, and ex*****on remain unmatched:

* 🥇 **First Place:** Community Service (East Tennessee Freedom Schools Literacy Partnership)
* 🥇 **First Place:** Most Outstanding Electronic Club Bulletin
* 🥈 **Second Place:** Most Outstanding Fundraising Project (*Destination Impact*)
* 🥉 **Third Place:** Most Outstanding International Project (*Orbit Village*)
* 🌟 **The Governor’s Citation** (For flawless ex*****on of all club requirements)
* 🌍 **The Globe Club Award** & **The YES Award** * ⭐ **The Star Club Award** (Per capita foundation contributions exceeding $100)

💬 *"We still have a critical opportunity to solidify our legacy by reaching our strategic targets in membership recruitment and PolioPlus giving. I have no doubt a club of our caliber will exceed these benchmarks."* — **President Shannon M. Holland**

Let’s carry this incredible momentum through the rest of the Rotary year. Exceptional work, Knoxville Rotarians! 🥂

05/15/2026

🗓️ Join Us This Tuesday!

The Rotary Club of Knoxville is honored to welcome Cynthia Finch, Executive Director of New Direction Health Care Solutions, as our guest speaker this week.

Cynthia is a "USA Today Woman of the Year" honoree, recognized for her transformative work in public health. Through New Direction, she has been a driving force in East Tennessee—mobilizing vaccine clinics, bridging health equity gaps, and launching the "Health Corners" initiative in local churches. 🏥💜

Come hear about her mission to provide essential healthcare support and education to our community!

*When: Tuesday, May 12 at noon
*Where: Knoxville Crowne Plaza Hotel

We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of inspiration and fellowship!

05/12/2026

# # 🌟 Making Waves at Webb School!

We are so proud of the Webb School of Knoxville Upper School Interact Club for their incredible energy and service as they wrap up the semester! These students have been busy making a real impact on their campus and beyond.

Check out what they’ve been up to:

*Finals Encouragement: Students created motivational yard signs to spread positivity and stress-relief across campus during AP exams and finals week. 📝✨
*Club Fest Success: At this year's festival, Interactors fired up the grill and offered henna art, raising over $700! 🍔🎨
*End Polio Now: In true Rotary fashion, the club raised awareness for the fight against Polio by painting pinkies purple during lunch! 💜

A huge shoutout to these young leaders for their dedication to "Service Above Self." You make the Rotary Club of Knoxville proud!