# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Knox County Mayoral Candidate Luncheon presented by Tennessee Strategies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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 julie@farragutchamber.com. 
***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 julie@farragutchamber.com for sponsorship details.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/knox-county-mayoral-candidate-luncheon-presented-by-tennessee-strategies/200029679292633
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 71

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Knoxville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 8807 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923
- **lat**: 35.91811
- **long**: -84.07506
- **full address**: 8807 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923-5002, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Knox County Mayoral Candidate Luncheon presented by Tennessee Strategies being held?
  - **A:** Knox County Mayoral Candidate Luncheon presented by Tennessee Strategies takes place on Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 8807 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923-5002, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Knox County Mayoral Candidate Luncheon presented by Tennessee Strategies?
  - **A:** Knox County Mayoral Candidate Luncheon presented by Tennessee Strategies is organized by Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Knox County Mayoral Candidate Luncheon presented by Tennessee Strategies is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Knoxville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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