Business groups that meet regularly provide valuable opportunities for connection, collaboration and growth. Whether you are a small-business owner, entrepreneur or community leader, November offers plenty of opportunities to meet new people, exchange ideas and strengthen professional relationships.
These Knoxville-area organizations welcome professionals who want to build relationships, stay informed and contribute to their communities. Here is your November networking guide, with links to help you find meeting details and membership information.
Business and professional associations
Bearden Rotary Club
- Bearden Rotary Club
- Dates: Fridays, November 6, 13, 20 and 27
- Location: Bearden Banquet Hall, Kingston Pike
- Time: Lunch at noon; program follows
- Membership: Contact the club for details and confirm Thanksgiving-week arrangements.
East Knoxville Business & Professional Association
- East Knoxville Business & Professional Association
- Date: Thursday, November 19
- Location: Various meeting locations
- Time: Networking begins at 7:45 a.m.; program begins at 8 a.m.
- Membership: $50 annually
Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce
- Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce
- Dates: Various dates throughout November
- Locations: Vary by event
- Events: Networking, business development programs and community events
- Calendar: Chamber events
Featured November event: West Young Professionals Coffee & Collection Networking
- Date: Friday, November 20
- Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Location: Reef Coffee, 138 West End Ave.
- Admission: Free
- Details: Holiday donation drive for Childhelp Christmas
- Event details and registration
Farragut Rotary Club
- Farragut Rotary Club
- Dates: Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18 and 25
- Location: Fox Den Country Club, 12284 N. Fox Den Drive
- Time: 12:15 p.m.
- Membership: Contact the club for information and confirm holiday-week scheduling.
Fountain City Business & Professional Association
- Fountain City Business & Professional Association
- Date: Wednesday, November 11
- Special November location: The Adelene Studio & Events, 104 Hotel Road, Knoxville
- Time: Noon-1:15 p.m.
- Membership: $50 annually
- November event calendar
Halls Business & Professional Association
- Halls Business & Professional Association
- Date: Tuesday, November 17
- Time: Lunch at noon
- Location: Confirm with the organization
- Membership: $50 annually; $30 for each additional representative; $20 annually for retirees
Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance
- Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance
- Date: Wednesday, November 18
- Time: Noon-1 p.m.
- Location: Check the event calendar
- Membership: $50 annually for individuals; $125 corporate membership for more than three attendees
- Visitors: First two visits free
- HVBCA events calendar
North Knoxville Business & Professional Association
- North Knoxville Business & Professional Association
- Date: Friday, November 13
- Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway
- Time: Networking begins at 7:45 a.m.; program begins at 8 a.m.
- Membership: $60 annually for individuals; $150 annually for businesses
South Knoxville Alliance of Businesses & Professionals
- South Knoxville Alliance of Businesses & Professionals
- Date: Monday, November 16
- Location: Varies; confirm with the organization
- Membership: $50 annually
Additional business networking opportunities
IBN Evening Social – North Knox/Halls
- Incredible Business Networking calendar
- Date: Monday, November 2
- Location: Pins & Pints, 1336 E. Emory Road
- Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Details: Informal after-work networking
IBN Biz Lunch – Knoxville South
- Incredible Business Networking calendar
- Date: Tuesday, November 3 — confirm the November listing
- Location: Kern’s Food Hall, 2201 Kerns Rising Way
- Time: Optional networking at 11:30 a.m.; program noon-1 p.m.; additional networking until 1:30 p.m.
IBN Coffee Connection – Farragut
- Incredible Business Networking calendar
- Date: Tuesday, November 10
- Location: Reef Coffee, 138 West End Ave.
- Time: 8:45-9:45 a.m.
- Admission: Free
Knoxville Business Growth Collaborative
- Incredible Towns networking calendar
- Date: Tuesday, November 10 — confirm the November listing
- Location: Apex Bank, 6501 Kingston Pike
- Time: 2-4 p.m.
Small Business Matters
- Small Business Matters networking information
- Dates: Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18 and 25
- Location: Karns Youth Center, 6616 Beaver Ridge Road
- Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
- Admission: Free, open to all
- Note: Confirm Thanksgiving-week scheduling.
North Knox Connections
- Incredible Towns networking calendar
- Dates: Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
- Location: Lighthouse Coffee, 7545 Brickyard Road, Powell
- Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Details: Weekly relationship-building and business networking
Before you go
Meeting schedules, locations, speakers and costs may change, particularly during Thanksgiving week. Check each organization’s website or event calendar before attending. Dates based on recurring schedules should be confirmed with the organizer.
This is not a comprehensive list of Knoxville-area business organizations. If your organization hosts regular networking meetings and would like to be included in a future edition, email news@knoxtntoday.com with meeting details and a website link.
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