Junior League of Knoxville

our mission

The Junior League of Knoxville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

our vision

The Junior League of Knoxville will significantly improve the quality of life in our community by focusing our resources on critical needs of children and families, providing a legacy of trained volunteers and building community partnerships to inspire shared solutions.                                                          

news & announcements

Pleasant Ridge Elementary receives $25,000 Dolly Parton Literacy Grant!
 
Pictured: Tracy Morrow, JLK Executive Director; David Dotson, Dollywood Foundation President; Dr. Ashley Aldridge, Principal & Valerie Gresser, both of  Pleasant Ridge Elementary School; Deanna Fults, JLK President

 
The President of the Dollywood Foundation, David Dotson was on hand to help recognize the JLK Dolly Parton Literacy Grant winners from Pleasant Ridge Elementary School.  
 
 The Junior League of Knoxville is celebrating 90 years of service!  In honor of this anniversary, we are launching our "90 for 90" Project during the 2011-2012 League Year.  Members are asked to bring item in an effort to collect "90" as a donation to local community programs.  Active Members are asked to donate the following items at the monthly General Membership Meetings.  Sustainers are encouraged to contribute as well by dropping the requested items off at JLK Headquarters by the first day of the month indicated.
 
Month                                Goal/Item                            In Support Of             
October                                        90 Adaptable Toys                     ETTAC
November                                    90 Used Cell phones                  Family Justice Center
                                                      (does not need to work)
December                90 Winter coats/hats/gloves/scarves        YWCA
January                          90 packages of crew length socks        Hugs for our Soldiers
February                                     90 Grocery Bags of                   Mission of Hope
                                                      Non-Perishable Food
April                       90 Bags of Dog/Cat Food or Treats          Young-Williams Animal Ctr
May                                              90 Packages of Diapers             Columbus House