YMCA of East Tennessee

Sometimes the strongest communities are built by simply showing up for others.

Back in March, YMCA of East Tennessee member, and Pilot Family YMCA Ultimate Fit participant Andy brought the Hero’s Hill Challenge to his classmates. After training together week after week, a group of Y members, including our amazing Y instructor Gina, decided to take on the challenge at the official race event together, supporting something that meant a lot to their friend and to veterans right here in our community.

They trained together. Raced together. And tackled a 1-mile run, 140 burpees, 140 squats and 140 lunges, and another 1-mile run together, each 140 rep representing a local veteran experiencing homelessness.

Today, as Operation Hero’s Hill celebrates its ribbon cutting, Gina brought that same challenge back this morning to Ultimate Fit to honor the veterans at the heart of it all and celebrate what today represents.

We’re proud to see Andy and this group be one small part of a much bigger story. Congratulations to Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Knox County Government, and everyone who came together to make Operation Hero’s Hill a reality - https://shorturl.at/oTrOf

A workout at the Pilot Family YMCA may have brought this group together BUT community gave them an opportunity to show up for others, be part of something bigger, and help make our very own local community stronger and better.

And that’s a pretty powerful kind of strength. ❤️💪

⛳ LAST CALL! There’s still time to enter your team in Monday’s YMCA Golf Tournament at Egwani Farms!

Choose your flight:
🌅 Morning Flight: 8:00 AM
☀️ Afternoon Flight: 1:30 PM

Swing for a cause and help raise scholarship funds that make YMCA programs accessible to more kids, families and individuals right here in our community. 💙

Ready to tee it up for the Y? Email Jared at [email protected] to enter your team!

So proud to celebrate Christopher’s incredible accomplishments and the Y community that helped him get there!

📚 School is back in session, and we've got the perfect part-time job for college students, young adults, and retirees!

Join our After School Child Care team and get paid to make a difference. Lead arts and crafts, help with homework, organize games on the playground, and help kids find their confidence.

✔ Work 2–5 days per week
✔ No nights or weekends
✔ Free YMCA membership
✔ Valuable job training
✔ Opportunities for advancement
✔ Competitive pay
✔ On-demand pay available (get paid the day you work!)

The YMCA provides After School Child Care in 18 Knox County Schools from Farragut to Halls, so we're likely hiring near you!

Not interested in after-school care? We have opportunities in aquatics, health and wellness, member services, and more.

Find the role that's right for you and apply today at ymcaetn.org/careers.

Did the back-to-school season suddenly free up your mornings? 🍎☀️

Now is the perfect time to focus on you.

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve your fitness, stay motivated, or simply establish a healthy routine, our certified YMCA personal trainers are here to help every step of the way.

✔️ One-on-one instruction

✔️ Built-in accountability

✔️ Personalized workouts

✔️ Flexible scheduling

Find a trainer who fits your goals and your schedule, and let's get started together!

Learn more and request a trainer at https://ymcaetn.org/programs/health-fitness/personal-training.

Last night, we joined hundreds of YMCAs across the country for , proving that there’s always s’more to love about the Y.

Even with a little rain, we gathered with friends, shared s’mores, and celebrated what makes the YMCA so special… a place where community happens.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to be a part of the fun!

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH was BACK this year, as hundreds of YMCA Summer Day Campers gathered at our Pilot Y Outdoor Pool to celebrate a whole summer of fun. Days like this remind us why summer is so special at the Y, and why there's .

Did you see the Y featured this morning on The Today Show's Happy Camper segment?

They said it best: For 175 years, the Y has been the heart of community, where strangers become friends, and every generation finds a place to belong.

Hundreds of YMCA's across the country will be hosting Campfire Across America this Wednesday, just for that purpose: to build community. Ask at your local Y about a campfire or s'mores event happening as a part of Campfire Across America this Wednesday evening! We hope to see you there!

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