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Flagship Program

2025-2026 Program Schedule

Thursday August 14, 2025 *Orientation
Friday-Saturday August 22-23, 2025 *Opening retreat (overnight)
Thursday September 11, 2025 Class session
Wednesday October 1, 2025 Class session
 October TBD **Annual Alumni Homecoming
Thursday November 13, 2025 Class session
Thursday December 11, 2025 Class session
Thursday January 8, 2026 Class session
Thursday February 12, 2026 Class session
Monday-Tuesday March 2-3, 2026 Nashville trip (overnight)
Thursday April 9, 2026 Class session
Thursday-Friday April 30 – May 1, 2026 Two-Day session (not overnight)
 TBD May TBD Leadership Luncheon

Dates are subject to change. Participants should allocate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for class sessions. In addition, class members will have the opportunity to complete the following:

Additionally, each class member will be required to attend two out of four of the following at least once during the class year:

 

  • Program Schedule

    • Program at a Glance

    The Flagship Program consists of a mandatory Orientation session, followed by a mandatory overnight retreat in August.

    Tuition for the Leadership Knoxville program is $5,000. Tuition assistance and payment plans are available.

    Applications for Leadership Knoxville’s flagship program are available on this site during the January-March months. Nominations must be made by March 31th and all applications must be submitted by midnight on April 15th. Applicants may self-nominate.

    Since the formation of Leadership Knoxville, more than 1,350 community leaders have graduated from the Flagship Program.