Skip to content

Heart Walk 2026 Campaign Launches with Leadership Breakfast



The American Heart Association kicked off its 2026 Heart Walk campaign with the annual Executive Leadership Breakfast on Tuesday April 21 at Bridgewater Place. Around 200 local executive leaders attended the event, which was focused on opportunities to increase employee health and well-being through the Heart Walk. Legendary UT football coach Phillip Fulmer was the keynote speaker, focusing his remarks on leadership and building a positive workplace culture. Attendees were the first to learn that the 2026 Heart Walk will move back to downtown Knoxville for the first time in 7 years! Join us on September 12 for the Heart Walk at Covenant Health Park for a true community walk honoring survivors and building a world of longer, healthier lives.

More Stories

  • Editors Letter

    When did May become so busy? Between school festivities, graduations and the end of sports seasons, everyone seems busier than ever. Calendars quickly fill with banquets, performances, tournaments and celebrations as families try to squeeze everything into the final weeks before summer begins.  Read More
  • Akima Club Awards More Than $112,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofits

    Akima Club of Knoxville is excited to announce the Akima Grants awarded to non-profit area agencies in May totaled $112,507. These funds came from revenue generated by a very successful Akima Cabaret 2026 presented in February. The 43rd production of Akima Cabaret raised a record $215,343 to cover grants to be given in 2026 and 2027. Read More
  • Fly Dance Fitness Knoxville Turns One with High-Energy Anniversary Celebration

    Fly Dance Fitness Knoxville celebrated their first anniversary on April 24-25 with special classes, guest appearances and local wellness vendors. Friday night's pop-up class was led by the Fly Dance Fitness leadership team: CEO Stacey Iltis, who made a special appearance an Instructor/Resource Specialist, Ashley Wolter.  Read More
  • 27th Annual Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic Sets Fundraising Record

    The 27th Annual Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic raised a record-breaking $238,794 to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, marking the highest amount raised in the tournament’s 27-year history. Read More