Emmette Thompson, the heart and soul and inspirational leader of the Mission of Hope, is retiring later this year. For 23 years Thompson has led this ministry of love and …
Mission of Hope adapts to changes
As with other area non-profits, Knoxville’s Mission of Hope has had to bob and weave its way through the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust fire on normal operations. The familiar blue …
Mission of Hope boosts education as pathway to success
Most people in East Tennessee and rural Appalachia in Kentucky and Tennessee have heard of the Mission of Hope and the name Emmette Thompson. From time to time, Emmette visits …