Knox County Mayoral Candidate Luncheon presented by Tennessee Strategies
Schedule
Thu Apr 02 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
8807 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923 | Knoxville, TN
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The Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce invites the business community and the public to its upcoming Speaker Series luncheon featuring a moderated forum with three participating Knox County mayoral candidates. As the county prepares to elect a leader responsible for more than half a million residents and a budget exceeding $1.1 billion, the forum offers attendees an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking the office.The discussion will be moderated by Bill Lyons, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Tennessee’s Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. A former chief policy officer for the City of Knoxville, Lyons brings extensive experience in public policy, American politics, and voting behavior to the conversation.
Participating Candidates to date are:
➡️ Betsy Henderson – Knox County Board of Education Chair, District 6
➡️ Kim Frazier – Knox County Commission, At Large, Seat 11 (Vice Chair 2025-26)
➡️ Larsen Jay – Knox County Commission, At Large, Seat 10
➡️ Beau Hawk – President, Knoxville-Oak Ridge Central Labor Council
Have a question for the candidates? Send it to [email protected].
***While every effort will be made to incorporate as many topics as possible, inclusion is subject to the time allotted for the event.
Tickets & Tables (Limited Availability):
➡️ Individual: $35 (members) | $45 (non-members)
➡️ Reserved Table of 10: $325 (members) | $450 (non-members)
Sponsorship Opportunities (Chamber Members Only):
💼 Community Sponsor – $500 (includes 2 seats, limited)
💼 Event Sponsor – $1,000 (includes 4 seats, industry exclusive, limited)
Lunch is included for all attendees.
Thank you to our current sponsors:
PRESENTING: Tennessee Strategies
Event: First Utility District of Knoxville
Want to support civic engagement AND highlight your business? Sponsor this important forum! Contact [email protected] for sponsorship details.
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Where is it happening?
8807 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923-5002, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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