This amazing event is brought to you by Building Talent Foundation, ABC Trade Academy, DR Horton, Strada Services, Simpson Strong Tie and RestoPros Knoxville. This event is FREE to trade partners looking to hire. Additionally, lunch is being generously catered by STRADA Services for vendors participating in the event. During lunch we welcome Knox County Mayor, Glenn Jacobs to provide an update on Hero’s Hill, a project to build 20 tiny homes for homeless Veterans in our community.
Event Site: ABC Trade Academy at the Start Center. 105 W. Churchwell, Knoxville, TN 37917
Schedule:
9-1 Host 6 Knox County School CTE programs to interact in the trades in the Be Pro Be Proud trailer and learn about rewarding careers within the trades and post-secondary education opportunities
12-1230 Vendor Set Up
1230 Lunch Provided by STRADA Services, Guest Speaker Mayor Glenn Jacobs
1-3 Hiring Event where job seekers are invited to visit directly with local trade partners hiring within the trades
The Be Pro Be Proud Trailer will remain onsite until 3 PM. Job seekers and trade partners alike are invited to tour the trailer and look at the advanced technology used in interesting our younger population in the trades.
Hero’s Hill Tiny Home will be onsite as well for attendees to view and tour.
This will be an amazing event to connect with builders, trade partners, job seekers, educators and local officials. All is offered to you at ZERO COST! Interview and hire candidates on the spot!
Registration is required to ensure we have enough lunch for you and to plan the event space for our Vendors.
Both job seekers and employers can register here: https://jobstobuild.com/page/Knoxville-HE-022026
Doors open at 12 Noon for Trade Partners/Vendors and 1PM for job seekers.
Registration is required for all participants.
Friday Feb 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
105 W. Churchwell, Knoxville, TN 37917
Printed courtesy of www.hbaknoxville.com/ – Contact the HBA of Greater Knoxville for more information.
221 Clark St. NW, Knoxville, TN 37921 – (865) 546-4665 – staff@hbaknoxville.com