United, We Can

Build thriving communities.

2026 Campaign Events

Thursday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Market Square

Join us for the official kickoff of the United Way Campaign at the Annual Block Party with our friends at Visit Knoxville. Enjoy $10 lunches, live music from WDVX’s Blue Plate Special, and surprise special guests.

Be Part of the Campaign. Show Your Community You Care.

There are plenty of ways to get involved in this year’s United Way of Greater Knoxville Campaign. Join us at a community event, support local businesses that are giving back, or find another way to show your support. However you choose to get involved, you’re helping create opportunities for our neighbors and strengthening East Tennessee.

Give Back While You Shop

Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 5 – 9:30 p.m.
Cruze Farm Give Back Night

Mention United Way of Greater Knoxville, and Cruze Farm Downtown will donate 20% of the total sales.

Thursday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Have a Drink at Fred’s Around the Corner

Fred’s will provide FREE water and non-alcoholic beverages, along with access to restrooms during the Block Party.

August 2 – October 31
Altar’d State with Tullabee Mission Monday

Shop Altar’d State at West Town Mall, where 10% of sales will be donated to United Way of Greater Knoxville. 

More Ways to Get Involved

Give

When you give to United Way of Greater Knoxville, you’re helping create a stronger East Tennessee.

Volunteer

Whether you’re volunteering for the first time or serving your community, there’s a place for you here.

Share a Story

Help us share a United Way of Greater Knoxville story and its impact across our community.

Week of Caring

Monday, September 21 – 24

Our friends at PYA Accountants & Advisors and Realty Trust Group are helping us bring teams together to support local organizations and give back where help is needed most.

Become a Week of Caring Supply Sponsor

Smile Kits and Supply Drives provide a hands-on way to support students while bringing employees together through team-building exercises. 

Meet Our Campaign Chairs

Jim Atchley

Jim Atchley, Knoxville Market President for First Horizon Bank, was introduced to United Way through a workplace campaign on his very first day of work. More than 30 years later, he continues to believe in the power of people coming together to strengthen our community.

Mike Keith

Mike Keith, known to many as the Voice of the Vols, believes strong communities are built when people come together to help one another. As Co-Campaign Chair, he is proud to support United Way’s work connecting people, resources, and opportunities across our region.