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Our centerpieces were sourced from Cachepot Floral & Garden here in Knoxville. Special Thanks to our 2024 Mighty Oak sponsor, The Boyd Foundation!
The table items were designed and printed by the graphic artist at Knox County Public Library. Thanks to her and the whole team for their hard work at Seeds of Imagination!
Most of the Advisory Board of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Knox County. Thank you so much to each member who helped with Seeds of Imagination!
The lunch, provided by Cherokee Country Club, consisted of a walnut, pear, and gorgonzola salad; spinach and artichoke stuffed chicken; and wild rice and broccolini. Desserts were Dolly Parton inspired chocolates provided by local chocolatier Coffee and Chocolate.
The entertainment was provided by local storyteller Kelle Jolly, the "Tennessee Ukelele Lady", who performed an incredible journey into our imaginations.
Kelle Jolly keeps the crowd enraptured at the 2024 Seeds of Imagination Luncheon.
The beautiful programs featured words of encouragement from local families and businesses who sponsored the Seeds of Imagination Luncheon.
Board Chairwoman Bonny Naugher (left) shakes the hand of Denise Dean, director of East Tennesee Freedom Schools (right) as she presents her with the 2024 Seeds of Imagination Literacy Award for her contributions to literacy in Knox County.
One of the attendees of the 2024 Seeds of Imagination Luncheon poses with her donation fan after pledging a donation to Imagination Library of Knox County. Overall, the event raised nearly $90,000 to purchase books for Knox County children!
Another attendee makes a donation pledge at the 2024 Seeds of Imagination Luncheon.
Storyteller Kelle Jolly admires a hand-drawn portrait of Dolly Parton won by another bidder at the 2024 Seeds of Imagination Silent Auction