AAF Knoxville

09/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Tisha Clapp, the new 2026–2027 President of AAF Knoxville! 🎉

With more than 20 years of experience spanning media planning and buying, digital marketing, content creation, event planning and small business, Tisha brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, organization and creativity to her role.
Her experience across both agency and client-side environments, along with her background in media operations, digital and traditional media strategy, social media and email management, gives her a well-rounded perspective on the advertising industry and the people who make it happen.

We’re excited to have Tisha leading AAF Knoxville into the 2026–2027 year and look forward to all that’s ahead for our organization and our local advertising community.

Congratulations, Tisha! We’re so excited to see what this next year brings.

08/10/2026

Curious about AAF Knoxville? We'd love to meet you!
Join us for an informal Open House this Thursday, August 13, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Designsensory. Whether you're new to the industry, looking to expand your professional network, or simply want to learn more about AAF Knoxville, this is a great opportunity to connect with current members and discover how membership can support your career while giving back to our local advertising and communications community.

✨ Meet current members
✨ Learn about the benefits of AAF membership
✨ Explore ways to get involved and make an impact

Everyone interested in advertising, marketing, media, PR, design, or communications is welcome!

📍 1740 Commons Point Dr, Knoxville, 37932

08/03/2026

What a great evening at Kern's Food Hall! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Social. We had a fantastic turnout as we celebrated this year's AAF Knoxville Scholarship recipients and officially welcomed our newly elected Board of Directors.

07/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming the 2026–2027 AAF Knoxville Board of Directors! 👏

Tisha Clapp, President
Dustin Thomas, Vice President
Joseph Stabb, Treasurer
Christina Najera, Secretary
Anntionette Crowell
Logan Davis
Ashleigh Fugate
Melissa Lushbaugh
Christopher Wise

We're excited to introduce this talented group of communications professionals who have stepped up to help lead our club in the coming year.

Their passion, expertise, and commitment to our local industry will help us continue creating meaningful opportunities for professional development, networking, student outreach, and celebrating creative excellence across the greater Knoxville area.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's election, and congratulations to our newly elected board members! We can't wait to see what we'll accomplish together.

Read more at knoxaaf: https://knoxaaf.com/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=676951&item_id=138020&action=view&al=y&actr=3

Designsensory Tombras School of Advertising & Public Relations Tombras Lamar Advertising of Knoxville Knoxville Smokies Alderwood Creative South Made Marketing

07/17/2026

☀️ Join us for the AAF Knoxville Summer Social!
• Wednesday, July 29
• 5:00–7:00 PM
• Kern's Food Hall

Help us celebrate the next generation of advertising professionals as we recognize our 2026 scholarship recipients, and meet our newly elected Board of Directors before the 2026-2027 year officially gets underway.

Whether you're a longtime member or new to AAF Knoxville, this is a great chance to connect, catch up, and kick off the year together. We hope to see you there!

07/15/2026

AAF Knoxville members — it's time to vote!

The ballot for the 2026–2027 AAF Knoxville Board of Directors is officially open.

Take a few minutes to cast your vote and help shape the future of our club. Voting is open now through Thursday, July 23.
Vote today at knoxaaf.com.

Thank you for investing in our local advertising community!

07/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 AAF Knoxville Sam Littleton Scholarship recipients! 🎉

We are proud to recognize three outstanding students who have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship in support of their education and future careers in advertising, marketing, and communications.

👏 Jayden Randolph
University of Tennessee
👏 Jenny Ribble
Maryville College
👏 Kaylee Kirk
Maryville College

These students exemplify the talent, dedication, and passion that continue to strengthen our industry. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the years ahead.

Please join us in congratulating Jayden, Jenny, and Kaylee on this well-deserved achievement!

06/18/2026

📣 AAF Knoxville Board Nominations Are Open!
Do you know someone who would make a great addition to the AAF Knoxville Board of Directors? Now is the time to nominate them.

Any AAF Knoxville member may be nominated to appear on the election ballot. If you know someone who is passionate about supporting our local advertising and marketing community, we'd love to hear from you.

✅ Submit your nomination by June 26
✅ Complete the nomination form at knoxaaf.com

Not a member yet? No problem! Joining AAF Knoxville is quick and easy, and membership opens the door to leadership opportunities, networking, professional development, and more.

06/17/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Loch & Key! 🏆

Their “2025 Company Holiday Greeting Card” submission earned a 2026 Gold ADDY in the “Direct Marketing & Specialty Advertising (printed or digital)” category, one of the highest honors in the American Advertising Awards competition.

Winning a National Gold ADDY is an incredible achievement and a testament to the exceptional work coming out of our local advertising community. Please join us in congratulating the entire Loch & Key team on this well-deserved honor. Way to make Knoxville proud!

04/12/2026

We're looking forward to seeing you Thursday!

Join us on April 16th for a Dollywood field trip! 🤩
Learn from Tracy Long, the Director of Marketing & Development for the Dollywood Foundation about how the foundation built a global program, one book at a time! 🌍📚
👉Register before April 9th - registration includes admission to the park, a parking pass and lunch!