Join us for the 2023 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks!
September 29, 2023 | 11:30 – 1:00 P.M.
Seven Islands State Birding Park
The annual Legacy Luncheon for the Parks provides the funds for Legacy Parks to conserve our natural resources, create public places, and connect communities.

Our guest speaker, Chuck Leavell, has been pleasing the ears of music fans for more than 30 years now. His piano and keyboard work has been heard on the works of Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers Band, The Indigo Girls, Blues Traveler, Train, Montgomery-Gentry, Lee Ann Womack and many more.
In addition to his musical expertise, Leavell is a respected authority on forestry and conservation. He is a published author, long time tree farmer, co-founder of the popular website The Mother Nature Network as well as host of the PBS series “America’s Forests.” In 2019 he and his wife were named National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
For your viewing pleasure, check out this cinematic documentary exploring the world’s fascination with the greatest piano and keyboardist over the last 40 years. Follow Chuck’s story as he divides his talent between music, forests and family. Go behind behind the stage to hear from Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers Band, the Black Crowes, Blues Traveler, Gov’t Mule, John Mayer, Miranda Lambert, Bonnie Raitt, Pink Floyd and more.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Legacy Luncheon for the Parks sponsors receive reserved seating, a listing or logo recognition on this webpage, plus additional benefits for each level of sponsorship. Click below to reserve your table today!
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you under the big tent!
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Table Sponsors
21st Mortgage
Ackermann Marketing & PR / Barge Design Solutions
Aslan Foundation
Avison Young
Axle Logistics
BarberMcMurry Architecture
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Gena Bozeman
Amy & Bill Broome
Cannon & Cannon
CBRE
City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation
Conservation Fisheries
Dover Signature Properties
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
East Tennessee Community Design Center
East Tennessee Foundation
FirstBank
Anna and Tom Ford
Friends of Seven Islands
Greg and Kim Gheen
Ham’n Goodys
Reid Hartsell
Deanna and Tim Hill
Hillcrest Healthcare Communities
Hines & Company
HomeTrust Bank
Humana
Adrian & Larsen Jay
Dr. Leanne Kersey
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk, Mike Hammond
Knoxville Chamber
Knoxville-Knox County Planning
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union
LawlerWood
Long, Ragsdale & Waters
Janet & Bill Mason
MBI
McCarty Holsaple McCarty
Meridian Trust & Investment Company
Missy Fit & Fun
Carol and Don Parnell
Teddy Phillips
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Regions Bank
Ross/Fowler
RSI Entech
Tommy Schumpert
Seven Islands State Birding Park
Siddiqi Foundation
Karen & Richard Smith
SRW & Associates / Merit Construction
Nancy & Gordon Thomas
UT Federal Credit Union
UT Institute of Agriculture
Vick Dyer, Alliance Sotheby’s International Realty
Visit Knoxville
WBIR