Joining the East Knoxville Business and Professional Association (EKBPA) is simple and designed to welcome you into our vibrant network quickly.
You can submit your membership application online by clicking here, or if you prefer, download and print the membership application, fill it out, and bring it to our next meeting.
Membership is $50 per year plus a $2 online processing fee. With our new rolling membership, your dues cover a full 12 months from the day you join — no more calendar‑year cutoffs. For example, if you join in April, your next renewal won’t be due until the following April.
For your convenience, you can pay online through the link above, or by check. If paying by check, please make it payable to East Knoxville Business and Professional Association and mail it to: EKBPA, PO Box 6066, Knoxville, TN 37914.
Latest EKBPA News
Insights, updates, and stories from our vibrant community in East Knoxville.
December 2, 2025 📣 December EKBPA Meeting – Inside Zoo Knoxville with COO Drew Rowan! Our December East Knoxville Business & Professional Association meeting will take us behind the scenes at one of our community’s most treasured destinations. Join us at Zoo Knoxville as Chief Operating Officer Drew Rowan shares updates, insights, and…
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October 19, 2025 November Meeting Recap: Conversations on East Knox Food Access at the Shora Foundation The East Knoxville Business & Professional Association gathered on November 20th at the Shora Foundation for a powerful and informative meeting centered on food access, community health, and collaborative efforts across East Knoxville. The morning blended updates…
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October 6, 2025 EKBPA October Meeting Recap: Understanding Knoxville’s Local Option Sales Tax Referendum The East Knoxville Business and Professional Association (EKBPA) hosted an informative October meeting focused on one of Knoxville’s most talked-about ballot items—the proposed Local Option Sales Tax increase. The discussion took place on stage at the Knoxville Auditorium, offering…
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August 21, 2025 September EKBPA Meeting Recap Held at Chilhowee Park in Partnership with the Tennessee Valley Fair Our September meeting brought the excitement and tradition of the Tennessee Valley Fair to life! Held on the morning of Thursday, September 11, 2025, we gathered at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center (Gate #9), right…
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