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Legacy Luncheon for the Parks | Missy’s Fit and Fun Adventures

2022 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks

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Adventurer & Author Cheryl StrayedJoin us October 14th from 11:30am-1:30pm for the 2022 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks. Author Cheryl Strayed will share her adventures from hiking the Pacific Crest Trail as we overlook the beautiful Holston River from the spectacular Strong Stock Farm.

After a 1,000-mile trek on the Pacific Crest Trail, Cheryl Strayed has a story to tell! She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Wild, which tells her own tale of loss and recovery with grit and humor. The Oscar-nominated movie adaptation of Wild stars Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern.

Cheryl has also authored New York Times bestsellers Tiny Beautiful Things and Brave Enough, and the novel Torch. Strayed’s books have been translated into nearly forty languages around the world and have been adapted for both the screen and the stage.

The luncheon funds the work of Legacy Parks to create parks and trails and conserve our natural resources.

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Sponsorship Levels

$5,000 Platinum Sponsor

  • Two reserved tables for 10 guests each
  • Invitation for four guests at a limited-attendance reception with our guest speaker attending
  • VIP parking at the event
  • Invitation for four guests at a limited-attendance reception with Cheryl on Thursday evening
  • 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

$2,500 Gold Sponsor

  • One reserved table for 10 guests
  • Invitation for two guests at a limited-attendance reception with our guest speaker attending
  • VIP parking at the event
  • 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

$1,200 Table Sponsor

  • One reserved table for 10 guests
  • Tax-deductible associated with your contribution

Luncheon Sponsors

Presented By

Explore the great outdoors with fitness adventurer Missy Kane!

We’ll hike, bike, paddle, discover new places, socialize with fun folks, have fun and get fit! The monthly outings are perfect for both new adventurers and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. And we’ll have some special evening events and an overnight trip or two.

Everyone is welcome! The adventures are free for Friends of Legacy Parks and $10 per event for non-friends.

Led by Olympian and fitness enthusiast Missy Kane, the series offers:

  • A Friday morning adventure every month – hike, bike, paddle and explore!
  • The “Off the Beaten Path” Challenge – explore Missy’s recommended hikes on your own. Explore all 10 and earn a patch!
  • Special events, including a Fit & Fun Adventure Night at the Knoxville Adventure Collective in March and a LeMond E-Bike Demo Night in April.
  • An out-of-town adventure in the fall for participants who are also Friends of Legacy Parks.

$10 per adventure

  • Boats and bikes provided as available
  • Sign up for 4 adventures and receive a team tee shirt
  • Sign up for 8 adventures and receive a team tee shirt and water bottle
  • Each outing will be limited to 30 adventurers

Adventure Calendar

South Knox Hike

Date: September 9
This month is all about hiking for exercise as we head to I.C. King Park for nature trails with steady elevation gain. We will break a sweat as we hike new trails and loop the fishing lake.
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Seven Islands Birding Hike

Date: October 7
Join us for a pleasant hike at the beautiful and pastoral Seven Islands State Birding Park. Expert birders will join us on the hike to tell us about the variety of species that can be found at the park.
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South Knox Pub Crawl

Date: November 11
We will enjoy a more urban hike in South Knoxville and make a few stops at local breweries for refreshment.
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Holiday Lights Hike

Date: December 9
Join the group as we hike a downtown loop to marvel at the many holiday decorations filling the streets.
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Outdoor Knoxville Initiative

Legacy Parks’ Outdoor Knoxville initiative has a goal of making Knoxville’s incredible natural and recreation assets an economic driver for our region.

The initiative includes:

  • Transforming a city building into the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center, a destination where residents and visitor can get gear and learn how to recreate in the region
  • Creating and operating OutdoorKnoxville.com, a comprehensive website with events, activities, organizations, products, and other information, making it easy for anyone to get out and play
  • Assisting organizations and groups – both local and national – produce outdoor events; and educating and advocating for more outdoor recreational opportunities.