BBBS Hall of Fame and Scholarship night

Feb 6, 2017 | Event

On May 4th 2017, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN (BBBSETN) will host the First Annual Hall of Fame and Scholarship Night. Together with guest, the agency will celebrate and recognize graduating Littles and one individual in the community who has supported the...

Big Brothers Big Sisters Announces New Event to Support Mentor 2.0 Program

Jun 24, 2016 | Uncategorized

Knoxville, TN. (June 24th, 2016)  –  The Big Heights Rooftop Crawl, presented by Axle Logistics, Shafer Insurance and Pilot Flying J, will take place Thursday, August 18th in Downtown Market Square. The decade-themed event will be the first of its kind in Knoxville...

Be A Rockstar like Jimmy and Malik

Feb 24, 2016 | Event

When Little Brother Malik asked for someone to play sports and do homework with, we doubt he knew he was going to receive a lifelong friend, mentor, and Big Brother like Jimmy. In October 2013, 2nd grader Malik wanted someone who would help him with his school work...

BBBS Celebrates the Season at Annual Holiday Party

Dec 25, 2015 | Press Release

Knoxville, Tenn.– Christmas came early for the matches, staff and board members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee (BBBS). Presents, music, crafts, a photo booth and an inspiring message combined to make one rockin’ holiday party on December 4th, 2015. The...

Penguin Plunge

Nov 25, 2015 | Event, Press Release

Knoxville, Tenn. (January 13, 2016) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN and the Eskimo Escapades are teaming up to create one fun day of raising funds through activities in the chilly waters of the Tennessee River. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN’s Penguin...

Summer Safety

Oct 25, 2015 | Bigs Only

Summer is here! For our matches, it can mean a few different things. For our Community Based matches, it means that schedules are more flexible and less time can be spent working on homework (with more of a focus on FUN). For our School Based matches, some are on a...

Booster Seat Information

Sep 25, 2015 | Bigs Only

Should your Little be using a booster seat? Learn more about what Tennessee Law states.  Booster seats are the often forgotten, but extremely important, safety consideration of Bigs who are going through the process to be matched in our Community Based program. Along...