Knoxville Center of the Deaf

KCD’s Board of Directors will be hosting a fundraiser at Culver’s in Alcoa on September 15th from 5:30-7:30. 10% of all sales will be donated to KCD. Spread the word and bring your friends!! We hope to see you there

For those who might be interested, a member of the community has shared that this event will be offering interpreters; their hope is to have more interpreted Masses in the Knox Diocese.

Please see the flyer below for more information.

Join us with DeafLEAD for a free, virtual presentation on Wednesday, September 2, 2026! This event will be hosted through Zoom and presented at KCD. Come learn more about mental health resources, crisis services, advocacy, and support in ASL. We hope to see you there.

Woman of the Word (WOW) will be hosting a craft day on September 5th in preparation for DEAFest on September 12th. The proceeds from the crafts will go to support the WOW Retreat for Spring of 2028

🎉ONE WEEK AWAY 🎉
Are you an interpreter or interpreting student who has always wanted to learn more about ethical decision-making?

Join us for a Hybrid workshop on August 29th hosted by Meikayla Mixon and Mikaela Jordon. In this workshop, we will explore what it means to make ethical decisions through the lens of Demand Control Schema.

You can sign up on our website at:
https://www.kcdtn.org/interpreter-development-hub/workshops

We hope to see you there

The Knoxville Center of the Deaf (KCD) in Knoxville, Tennessee is currently seeking applications for a Program Specialist. Please review the following job responsibilities and position requirements and apply if you are interested.

KCD is an established service organization within a large and dynamic Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing community. The Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing programs funded through the DHS grant, including case managment, ASL classes, and community outreach.

Please send a cover letter with your attached resume and three work references to:
[email protected]

🚨 TWO days to sign up!! 🚨

Join our First Aid & CPR Training course and gain the skills and confidence to respond in critical moments.
• CPR & AED Use
• First Aid Basics
• Choking Response
• Emergency Preparedness

This event will be hosted at KCD on September 5th from 10:00 am - 4:15pm.
To register for the training, each participant must pay $100.

Please visit kcdtn.org/first-aid-and-cpr-training to sign up

THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS AUGUST 22.THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS

🎀💙 SAVE THE DATE! 💙🎀

Join us on Saturday, September 26th for a day dedicated to education, community, and hope!

This special event will feature:

🩷 A Mobile Mammogram Van
💙 An inspiring panel of breast cancer survivors
🧁 Baked goods and treats for sale
🤝 Community resources, activities, and more!

🚐 KCD is coming to Anderson County TONIGHT!!!

We are packing up 🎒 and heading to Clinton for our first KCD On the Road community gathering.

We want to connect with the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing communities throughout Anderson County. We also want to connect with ASL learners and ASL interpreters in the area. Come learn about all that KCD has to offer and, most importantly, tell us what you would like to see in your community.

Whether you already know KCD or you're meeting us for the first time, we'd love to see you there! 💙