Optimist Club of Knoxville

07/10/2026

Learning about the Knoxville Police Advisory Review Committee from Executive Director Jered Croom.

Learn about it here https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/boards_commissions/police_advisory_review_committee

06/19/2026

Learning about the Smoky Mountain Service Dogs program. Photos in comments. Learn about it here:

Our Mission To enhance the physical and psychological quality of life for Veterans and First Responders by providing highly-trained mobility assistance service dogs and psychiatric (PTSD) service dogs at no cost to our clients. SMSD primarily serves Veterans and First Responders with physical disabi...

06/05/2026

Learning about Chain Free Knoxville. Great information.

04/17/2026

Learning about the good work of the Florence Crittenden Agency from Nancy Christian. https://www.fcaknox.org/

04/10/2026

Johnny Mauer Awards Day is under way with co-President Dianna Mercier and host Ernie Brooks.

03/20/2026

Essay contest participants in the house. Winner read her essay. Chris Albrecht is acting sergeant at arms!

03/06/2026

2026 Annual Optimist Club Oratorical Contest! Three outstanding youth from Knoxville. Fantastic event!

02/06/2026

First meeting of 2026. Wonderful program about Legacy Parks Foundation. And, our Sweets for the Sweetest Valentine's Day Silent Auction.

01/23/2026

Wonderful presentation today by Charlie Roadarmor about Sequoyah and Tellico Blockhouse.

01/22/2026

Knoxville high schoolers and their parents: Apply for our Henry Naff Scholarship due by March 8, 2026. If you are homeschooled and live in the Knox County, check our website for application information. If you are in Knox County Public Schools or a private school located in Knox County, check with your guidance counselor. https://www.knoxoptimist.org/scholarships/