Loudon County Education Foundation

08/12/2026

Tickets are now for sale at www.eventbrite.com.

08/11/2026

This week’s Dolly on the Move is at Citizen’s Bank in Lenoir City! If you’re in Lenoir City this week stop by to take a selfie with Dolly.

08/05/2026

This week's Loudon County Education FoundationWishlist Wednesday link is below:

https://a.co/0h5hLmcf

Purchase an item from the list if you can.

08/04/2026

📚✨ This week’s Dolly on the Move stop is Cook’s Pest Control!

Be sure to stop by, snap a selfie with Dolly, and post it on Facebook. Don’t forget to tag the Loudon County Education Foundation to help us spread the word about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Every tag helps us raise awareness of this incredible program, which provides FREE, high-quality books every month to children from birth to age five in Loudon County.

A special thank you to Cook’s Pest Control for helping us promote early literacy in our community!

Would your business like to host “Dolly on the Move”? We’d love to partner with you! Contact us at [email protected] to learn how your business can help bring awareness to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library while welcoming visitors into your location.

07/28/2026

Today we’re excited to recognize another community leader who is investing in the future of Loudon County!

The Loudon County Education Foundation is honored to announce that Lenoir City Councilman Todd Kennedy has joined us as a sponsor of our 2026 Legacy Gala.

Thank you, Todd, for believing in our mission and for helping us create opportunities for students, educators, and schools throughout Loudon County. Community leaders like you make a lasting difference.

Will you, your business, or your organization join us?

Legacy Gala sponsorship opportunities are still available:

⭐ Title Sponsor — $10,000
⭐ Corporate Sponsor — $5,000
⭐ Contributing Sponsor — $2,500
⭐ Name Sponsor — $1,000

The 2026 Legacy Gala will celebrate individuals whose leadership and service have left a lasting impact on education and our community while raising critical funds to support scholarships, classroom grants, leadership programs, and early literacy initiatives.

Become part of this special evening and help us leave a legacy that will benefit generations of Loudon County students. For questions about sponsorships, please call us at (865) 458-8749 or email us at [email protected].

07/28/2026

The Loudon County Education Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our inaugural 2026 Legacy Gala Awards!

These distinguished honorees exemplify lives of service, leadership, and excellence, leaving a lasting impact on our schools, our students, and our community. Through their vision, generosity, and commitment, they have helped shape the future of education in Loudon County and inspired generations to come.

We are honored to recognize our inaugural Legacy Gala honorees:

🏆 Mary Harrison Bright – Lenoir City Schools Legacy Award
🏆 Marvin Feezell – Loudon County Schools Legacy Award
🏆 Clayton Pangle – At-Large Contributor Legacy Award
🏆 Susan Williams – At-Large Contributor Legacy Award

Each of these exceptional individuals has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to education and community. Through visionary leadership, selfless service, and a passion for improving the lives of others, they have helped shape the future of Loudon County and created a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.

The Legacy Gala was established to recognize those whose lifelong contributions have strengthened our schools, enriched our communities, and invested in the success of others. We are honored to celebrate these inaugural recipients and the extraordinary impact they have made.

Join us on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Southern Bell Events for an unforgettable evening celebrating these remarkable leaders and the enduring legacy they have created.

Seating is limited to just 120 guests, and tickets are expected to sell quickly. Reserve your seat today through Eventbrite:

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995715027370?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Legacy Gala Award recipients. We look forward to celebrating Mary, Marvin, Clayton, and Susan as we honor their extraordinary service and lasting impact on education and our community.

Congratulations to each of our honorees and thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of students, educators, and the people of Loudon County.

Join us in person for the Loudon County Education Foundation Legacy Gala to celebrate and support local schools!

07/14/2026

Our director, Charles, is enjoying the GELF conference! He’s pictured her with GELF East Tennessee Regional Program Manager, Heather Logan.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from the Loudon County Education Foundation! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the freedoms, opportunities, and community spirit that make our nation strong.

As we reflect on the meaning of July 4th, we are reminded that education has always been at the heart of the American story. Through learning, leadership, and service, each generation helps build a brighter future for the next.

We are grateful for our students, educators, families, volunteers, and community partners who continue investing in the future of Loudon County.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Independence Day!

❤️🤍💙
Loudon County Education Foundation
Investing in education. Inspiring the future.

06/09/2026

☀️ Even during the summer months, the Loudon County Education Foundation is hard at work creating opportunities for students across Loudon County Schools and Lenoir City Schools!

From supporting literacy programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to leadership development, scholarships, classroom support, and student experiences, we are committed to investing in the future of our community.

We would love the opportunity to share more about our mission with local businesses, churches, civic organizations, and community groups. We also welcome the support of individual donors who believe in the power of education to change lives.

Together, we can continue enriching classrooms, empowering students, and supporting teachers throughout Loudon County.

📞 Charles Elmore, Executive Director
📧 [email protected]
📱 (865) 458-8749
🌐 www.lceftn.org