2026 Greater Knoxville Stars of the Industry Luncheon

Location: Crowne Plaza, 401 W. Summit Hill Avenue, Knoxville

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Time: Registration 11:15 am . Lunch 11:30 am . Program 11:50 am

Guest Speaker: Kai-Sean Lee, Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Hospitality Tourism Management Program

We invite you to celebrate the Greater Knoxville STARS of the Hospitality & Tourism industry. We can't wait for you to hear their stories and meet our brightest stars!

Hospitality Education scholarships will be presented to the industry's rising stars from the University of Tennessee Hospitality/Tourism Management Program and Pellissippi State Community College Hospitality Management and Culinary Programs.

GKHA Partners - $45; Table of 10 - $450 (reservations required)

Register your attendance by Friday, May 1, 2026

Sponsors: Visit Knoxville M & M Productions USA

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