Living History
When most of us think about learning history in school, we picture a textbook or a screen. On a February morning at Spring Hill Elementary, students experienced history in a different way. They came face to face with remarkable leaders from U.S. and local history. Phyllis Wheatley. Hazel Johnson Brown. Mary McLeod Bethune. Shirley Chisholm. […]
United Way of Greater Knoxville announces 2026-2028 Community Investment Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity
United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) today released its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2026-2028 Community Investment Grants process, inviting nonprofit organizations serving Knox, Claiborne, Grainger, Jefferson andUnion counties to apply. First-stage applications will be accepted from Feb. 19-March 13, 2026. For more than 100 years, community investment through grantmaking has been one […]
City of Knoxville, United Way of Greater Knoxville recognize National 2-1-1 Day
Knoxville, TN – On February 11, 2026, the City of Knoxville and United Way of Greater Knoxville will recognize National 2-1-1 Day to highlight 2-1-1, a nationally available helpline that connects people in East Tennessee to essential community resources during times of crisis and everyday need. The Henley Street Bridge lighting will be blue, gold […]
Food City Supports Community Schools Program
Families From Across Tennessee Rally In Nashville For Early Education
From Treacherous Trek to Reliable Route: A Safer Walk for Whittle Springs Students and Neighbors
Monday through Friday, dozens of students at Whittle Springs Middle travel along White Oak Lane to get to school. For years, that walk meant navigating narrow shoulders, blind curves, and fast-moving traffic, turning what should be a routine part of their day into a stressful, dangerous, and for many, a necessary activity. The dangers were […]
United Way Wraps Up 2025 Fundraising Year with Community Leaders Greg and Kim Gheen
Coverage from Teknovation highlights the conclusion of United Way of Greater Knoxville’s 2025 campaign year and the leadership of campaign chairs Greg and Kim Gheen. Read the full article from Teknovation: United Way wraps up 2025 fundraising year with Greg and Kim Gheen as campaign chairs. The United in Purpose event brought together major donors, partners, and community supporters for […]
Leftover Vols Game Food Now Feeding Knoxville Families in Need
We’re pleased to share coverage of a community effort that’s helping reduce waste and strengthen food support for neighbors across Knoxville. Read the full article from Knox News: Food went to waste at Vols home games. United Way helped change that. For years, thousands of pounds of prepared food from the University of Tennessee home football […]
Knoxville’s first nonprofit hackathon unites tech talent for community impact
We are pleased to share coverage of Knoxville’s first nonprofit-focused hackathon, where local volunteers used their skills to build solutions for community organizations. Read the full article from Teknovation: First Ever Knoxville Nonprofit Hackathon 2025 The event, held at 121 Tech Hub on Giving Tuesday, brought together about 75 programmers, designers, and storytellers to help seven local […]