EVENTS
	Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast Stay tuned for more info for 2027  Annual ETPA Business Matching & Tradeshow Event  Learn More Annual Supplier Excellence Awards Ceremony Stay tuned for more info for 2027

Events are offered each year for bid opportunities, networking and honoring our Small Businesses.


Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast

The City of Knoxville's  Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast was held on June 4, 2026 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. During this meet-and-greet event attendees had the opportunity to talk with City departments, including Innovation & Technology, as well as representatives from KAT, KCDC, KUB, PBA, MKAA and Legends Global and got the lowdown on upcoming bid opportunities.


Supplier Excellence Awards Ceremony

The City of Knoxville’s Purchasing Division held its first supplier awards ceremony in 2016, recognizing excellence and outstanding performance in contracting, as well as recognizing City departments committed to supplier outreach in procurement.

The 11th Annual Supplier Excellence Awards Ceremony took place on September 17, 2026 in the Marble Hall Chapel at Lakeshore Park.

The ceremony recognizes businesses and individuals for outstanding performance in helping the City meet one or more of its five stated priorities during the procurement process as well as recognizing City departments who excelled in supplier outreach.

Congratulations to the 2026 Supplier Excellence Awardees:




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