Knoxville, TN fitness, gym, childcare, pools, sports & other programs
In honor of Memorial Day, Monday May 27th, the Y will have limited hours of operation:
All Knoxville Y Branch locations will be open from 8:00 am until 2:00pm; childwatch and group classes will not be available.
The outdoor pool at the West Side Y will be open from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. For more information about the outdoor pool, click here.
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We would like to welcome 5 more schools to our After School Child Care Program!
Fall 2013 will see the following schools added to our After School Child Care Program:
Northshore Elementary School
Farragut Intermediate School
Cedar Bluff Elementary School
Ball Camp Elementary School
Halls Elementary School
Learn, Grow, and Thrive with us!
To read the May 15, 2013 Letter to ...
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BECOMING A CHANGE AGENT
Sabrina was struggling when she joined the Y. She was in poor health and lacked the self confidence and motivation to get better. As part of the Y's Aqua Aerobics Class, she found a community that challenged and inspired her - a community that gave her faith in herself.
"Big change can happen in a community by transforming one person at a time. Sabrina is a ...
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View the story with this short video from WATE:
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OUR WORK IN ACTION
In an effort to improve educational outcomes for youth, particularly in low-income and underserved communities, the Bob Temple North Side Y provides academic support and enrichment through both school and out of school environments.
"Through tutoring, mentoring, character and social development, and exposure to higher education and career opportunities, Y's give young people ...
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Besides soil gardening, the Davis Y started hydroponics gardening. This year the Y will grow tomatoes, lettuce and strawberries to be served at local food banks and in the Y’s Summer Day Camp Program.
"While hydroponic growing takes more technology than typical growing in soil, it can be very rewarding and a great way to produce safe food, close to the end consumer without taking up a lot ...
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The Davis Y is blessed to have several Master Gardeners as members. Dustin works in our membership department and in youth sports. While enjoying his work, he is thinking about his future. He volunteered to work in our community garden so he could help children learn about growing, harvesting and preparing fresh vegetables while learning how to improve his skills from our master gardeners. ...
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Fighting Hunger and Teaching Responsibility
One third of kids in and around East Tennessee grow up in homes without enough food. That is a staggering figure, one which caused the Davis Family Y to act. With an army of volunteers who seed, weed, and harvest - and a lot of love and dedication - the Y has created a community garden that provides fresh produce to families in need.
Providing ...
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ENSURE A BRIGHTER FUTURE
The Lindsay Young Downtown and C. W. Cansler Y's Green Magnet Community School Initiative is a partnership of individuals and organizations working together to provide quality out of school programs. This partnership emphasizes positive youth development while meeting the community's needs to keep kids safe and families engaged.
Community Schools focus on the whole ...
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Downtown's Pool is closed tonight (3/29/13) for an unexpected repair. The pool should re-open tomorrow morning at its normal hour, but please call in advance to be sure. ...
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We believe everyone should have access to the Y. Financial and health circumstances should not keep someone from reaching their goals for living a healthy lifestyle, or a parent from providing a safe, fun place for their child after school.
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