United, We Can

Build thriving communities.

2026 Campaign Kickoff

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

We are kicking off the 2026 Campaign at the Annual Block Party with our friends at Visit Knoxville.
FREE and open to all. There will be $10 lunches, live music from WDVX’s Blue Plate Special, and meet Smokey XII!

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.

Other Ways to Support UWGK’s 2026 Campaign

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.

Every Monday from August 2 – October 31
Altar’d State

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

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

Stop by Fred’s during the Block Party, and a portion of their proceeds will go to UWGK.

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

This annual event, presented by PYA Accountants & Advisors and Realty Trust Group brings teams together to support local organizations and give back where help is needed most.

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.