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The Optimist Club of Knoxville, Tennessee
is a voluntary organization of civic-minded men and
woman banded together for community service, self
development, and fellowship. Members are motivated by
the desire to contribute back to the community from
which they and their families draw daily benefits. They
believe in encouraging the development of youth, in the
belief the giving of themselves in service to others
will advance the wellbeing of humankind, community life
and the world. |
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Members are encouraged to develop optimism
as a philosophy of life; to promote an active interest
in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect
for law; to promote patriotism and work for
international accord and friendship among all
people. |
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From it's first meeting at the Atkin
Hotel which stood at the corner of Gay and Depot
Street in 1920 and now at the Foundry on the World
Fair site, the Optimist Club of Knoxville has
gathered every Friday for fellowship and to serve
the youth of our community.
Our club is a part of Optimist
International with over 3,500 clubs across the
United States, Canada and many other foreign
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Atkin Hotel -
1920's |
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The Optimist Club of Knoxville has been
fortunate to have many outstanding men and women to lead
the club over the past 88 years. With talented men and
women serving in leadership positions, no person has
ever repeated serving as president of the club. |
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The Foundry -
Today |
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providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out
the best in kids. |
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