The building that houses the YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley has been around for 100 years, and the space has since served countless women as a safe haven. The nonprofit has received a $1.5 million grant from the state of Tennessee to bolster ongoing...
A century ago, the current downtown building for the YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley was constructed. With renovations underway in 2025 to allow the nonprofit to serve more women, Knox News is taking a look back at the origins of the Clinch Avenue building....
For generations, the YWCA’s downtown location has been a pillar of support for women in our community. Today, its mission is more vital than ever—offering refuge and resources to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing transitional housing, and...
An annual event that brings people from all walks of life together to honor diversity and work toward greater inclusivity will kick off its 29th year in downtown Knoxville on Saturday. Continue reading here.
