BUILDING BRIDGES 3 — Community Panel & Conversation

🌉 BUILDING BRIDGES 3 — Community Panel & Conversation

Youth Involvement, Minority Community Engagement & Civic Readiness for 2026

Join us for Building Bridges 3, a community-centered gathering focused on strengthening youth involvement, expanding engagement in minority communities, and preparing East Tennessee for the 2026 civic cycle. This event brings together leaders from across the region for an open, nonpartisan conversation about the barriers our communities face and the solutions we can build together.

This session features a 7-person community panel including representatives from Hispanic/Latinx, African American, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, immigrant/refugee, youth, and cross-community organizing spaces. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in an audience Q&A and share their own experiences, ideas, and concerns.

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What to Expect • A powerful panel discussion with diverse community voices • Honest dialogue about community needs, access, and engagement • Youth and minority-focused perspectives • Nonpartisan civic readiness conversation • Audience Q&A and community input • A welcoming, inclusive space for all

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Event Details

📅 Saturday, January 10th ⏰ 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 St. James Episcopal Church 1101 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917

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Who Should Attend • Community members • Youth & young adults • Grassroots organizers • Faith leaders • Educators • Civic and community organizations • Anyone passionate about building stronger, more connected communities