GROWING EAST KNOXVILLE!

EAST KNOXVILLE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

​The EKBPA meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. If you are a part of the East Knoxville community, we would love for you to join us

Welcome to the East Knoxville Business and Professional Association (EKBPA), representing a vibrant community that stretches from I-40 to the river and from Hall of Fame Drive to John Sevier Highway. Home to over 500 businesses and 20,000 residents, East Knoxville boasts rich cultural and recreational spots including the Civic Coliseum, Chilhowee Park, Knoxville Zoo, and the historic Beck Cultural Exchange Center. With notable landmarks like the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and top-tier facilities such as Williams Creek Golf Course and Holston Hills Country Club, our community thrives on connectivity and engagement.

The East Knoxville Business and Professional Association’s mission is to foster a connection between businesses and organizations for the mutual advancement, growth, and development of East Knoxville. Join other local organizations and businesses in supporting the EKBPA! Working together, we can influence future growth, work towards common business and community goals and make a positive impact on the East Knoxville area.

Why East Knoxville? 

Meet our 2024 EKBPA Board of Directors

Allison Comer, President (EKBPA)
Allison@themuseknoxville.org 

Scott Suchomski, Immediate Past President (EKBPA)
Scotts@tnvalleyfair.org  

Will Boggs
Will@raisingavoice.org

Erin Hall
Erin.hall@edwardjones.com

Deborah Porter
Dwporter12@yahoo.com 

Damon Rawls
Damon@damonrawls.com 

Stella Bridgeman
Jcbridgeman@pstcc.edu 

Travis Harris
Travisd1harris@gmail.com 

Brian Brooks
Brian@eternalmg.com 

Bailey Foster 
bailey@therealgoodkitchen.com 

Terrence Carter 
tcarter@thekaul.org

Kristen Bright 
Kristen@tnvalleyfair.org

Keira Wyatt 
keirawyatt@comcast.net

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