Join us for the 2026 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks!
September 25, 2026 | 11:30-1:00pm
Johnson University
The annual Legacy Luncheon for the Parks celebrates the work of Legacy Parks Foundation to preserve open space, expand parks, and improve the overall quality of life and economic vitality of our community. The event draws 1,000 business and civic leaders to a spectacular and unique outdoor location for a picnic-style luncheon with compelling speaker: Conor Knighton.
A correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, America’s top-rated Sunday news program, Conor Knighton is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park.
The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at his yearlong journey through every U.S. national park, weaving together lesser-known stories from the parks’ history with thoughtful reflections on their future and preservation.
For a sneak peek at Knighton’s adventures, enjoy the clip below.
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.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you under the big tent!
$5,000
Platinum Sponsor
$2,500
Gold Sponsor
$1,500
Table Sponsor
- Two reserved tables for 10 guests each
- Invitation for four guests at a limited-attendance reception with our guest speaker attending
- Logo and/or name recognition on all media and marketing materials
- Recognition year-round on legacyparks.org and in our monthly newsletter
- Tax-deductible benefits associated with your contribution
- One reserved table for 10 guests
- Invitation for two guests at a limited-attendance reception with our guest speaker attending
- Logo and/or name recognition on all media and marketing materials
- Recognition year-round on legacyparks.org and in our monthly newsletter
- Tax-deductible benefits associated with your contribution
- One reserved table for 10 guests
- Tax-deductible benefits associated with your contribution
Individual seats are also available to purchase by clicking the button below.
Cathy Ackermann / Partners Development
Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation
Avison Young
Axle Logistics
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Ken Bell
Gena Bozeman
John Burkhart & Laura Powers
BurWil
City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation
Conservation Fisheries
Cope Architecture
Denark Construction
Dogwood Arts
Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital
Earthadelic
East Tennessee Community Design Center
EOS Worldwide
FirstBank
First Century Bank
Foothills Land Conservancy
Anna & Tom Ford
Friends of Seven Islands State Birding Park
Kim & Greg Gheen
Grayson Auto
Mike Hammond
Harper Auto Square
Reid Hartsell & Friends
Hillcrest Healthcare Communities
Hines & Company
Carol & Tom Hudson
Humana
Lisa & Kirk Icuss
Adrian & Larsen Jay
Kramer Rayson
Knoxville Chamber
Knoxville Garden Club
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union
LawlerWood
LBMC / Lawn Butler
Long, Ragsdale & Waters, PC
Lose Design
Marret & Company
Martin & Co.
Sandy & David Martin
Janet & Bill Mason
Carol Merchant/Friends of John Thomas
Missy Kane Fit&Fun
Moul Family Foundation
Jeremy Nelson & Friends
Mike Parish & Susan Kincaid
Carol & Don Parnell
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Siddiqi Foundation
Will Skelton & Friends
SRW & Associates / Merit Construction
Stewart Smith & Friends
Strong Stock Farm
Terracon
Truist
UPA
UT Federal Credit Union
Nancy Vala
Visit Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville