FEI Knoxville - Financial Executives International

10/24/2026

Last week, FEI Knoxville continued its 2026-2027 season by hosting Mike Odom, President & CEO of the Knoxville Chamber. His presentation explored Knoxville’s population demographics, economic trends, and the statistics shaping the region’s growth and future. We were pleased to host Mike to gain a deeper understanding of Knoxville’s changing community, evolving workforce, and the opportunities ahead for the region’s business community.
We look forward to welcoming Karen Weekly, Head Coach of the University of Tennessee softball team, on Tuesday, November 17!

10/22/2026

FEI Knoxville recognized our scholarship interns for 2026-2027 this week. From Maryville College, Megan Fairburn and Madison Crabtree and from The University of Tennessee, Annabelle Juma and Nicolette Robertson are pictured with David Youngblood FEI Knoxville Board member and Academic Chair. Congratulations to each of these very talented students!

09/29/2026

FEI Knoxville kicked off the 2026-2027 hosting Ana Schwager, Senior Corporate Responsibility Regional Manager with Southwest Airlines. Her presentation shared about Repurpose with Purpose, Southwest's innovative approach to sustainability through upcycling leather retired from aircraft seats supporting non-profits across the country. We were pleased to host Ana to learn more about mutually beneficial opportunities between the Knoxville Community and Southwest Airlines. Plan to join us on October 20th to hear from Mike Odom, President\CEO of the Knoxville Chamber!

09/02/2026

Last week, the Board met with our fantastic Partners for planning and feedback as we head into the 2026-2027 year. We have long standing Partner relationships and new Partners this year that you will want to meet. We start September 15 with Ana Schwager, Senior Corporate Responsibility Regional Manager with Southwest Airlines to learn more about Southwest's partnership with Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport! Register now!

08/10/2026

Did you miss it? A few picture reminders of our 2025-2026 Chapter Year! We have a fantastic 2026-2027 line up we are annoucing soon. Come join us for great networking connections with Knoxville financial leaders, our Community Partners and hear from inspiring guest speakers each month. The new FEI Knoxville Chapter year is coming soon!

10/31/2025

🎄FEI Knoxville’s annual Holiday Party is right around the corner, and this year’s celebration promises great food, great conversation, and even better company.

🥂 Join us as we toast to the year ahead, celebrate the season, and enjoy an evening with fellow financial executives.

Members: Register now via our website https://lnkd.in/diW_28bX 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝘂𝗽!

🎄FEI Knoxville’s annual Holiday Party is right around the corner, and this year’s celebration promises great food, great conversation, and even better company. 🥂 Join us as we toast to the year ahead, celebrate the season, and enjoy an evening with fellow financial executives. Members: Reg...

07/11/2025

We’re excited to share the upcoming lineup of events - registration will be opening soon!

We’re also thrilled to welcome back Jill Evanko Green of Green Meadows Partners, Inc. - Staffing Done Differently, as our Executive Administrator. Jill’s deep knowledge of this organization and her unwavering dedication make her an incredible asset to our community.

Partners and members, please be sure to update your contact information - Jill and the admin team can be reached at [email protected] or 865-862-4728.

04/23/2025

Great things are happening at the Metro Knoxville Airport Authority recently recognized as the fastest growing airport in the U.S. for 2024! Yesterday FEI Knoxville hosted Patrick Wilson, President, who shared updates for the current and future Airport expansion plans for our growing community.

03/28/2025

FEI Knoxville hosted an insightful CPE event for our members and guests yesterday. Many thanks to our fantastic speakers and partners - Sageview Advisory Group, Pinnacle Financial Group, KPMG, and Coulter & Justus!

03/15/2025

Thank you to Justin Cazana, CCIM SIOR, Principal Broker for Avison Young for his insightful update to the Knoxville Commercial Real Estate Market at Knoxville's FEI meeting Tuesday, March 11.