Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex, 1740 Texas Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921

Emerald Youth Foundation to Host Community Open House

Emerald Youth Foundation is excited to invite the community to an open house at the Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex at Lonsdale on September 9 from 5:30 - 7 p.m., hosted by Emerald Youth’s Lonsdale Area Committee and East Area Community Engagement Committee.    

The Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex in Lonsdale served nearly 1,000 young people last year through Emerald Youth programming and hundreds more through other events and community organizations. The complex Emerald Youth has proposed for East Knoxville would replicate this proven model and allow Emerald Youth to expand its impact and serve hundreds of additional young people in East Knoxville each year.

As part of the open house, the evening will include guided tours as well as an opportunity for guests to learn more about the proposed facility in East Knoxville and ask questions.

Event Details:
What: Community Open House
When: September 9, 2025, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Where: Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex, 1740 Texas Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921
Who: Community members interested in learning more about Emerald Youth and its proposal for East Knoxville. Media are invited to cover the open house and participate in the guided tours.

Due to evening events already scheduled at the facility, guests for the open house should park at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1933 Texas Avenue, Knoxville, 37921, which is nearby and within walking distance. Emerald Youth will also offer a shuttle service from the church to Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex.