November 13-14, 2026

RT Lodge

Maryville, Tennessee

Knoxville Design Summit

November 13–14, 2026 · RT Lodge · Maryville, Tennessee

A weekend connecting design-minded homeowners with East Tennessee’s architects, landscape architects, builders, interior designers, art advisors, and other leading local talent. Whether you’re building, renovating, or reimagining your home and landscape, the Knoxville Design Summit is an opportunity to meet the people, explore the ideas, and discover the expertise to bring your vision to life—right here at home.

Friday, November 13 — Welcome Cocktail Reception · By invitation
Saturday, November 14 — Knoxville Design Summit · By invitation
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Your Vision. Local Expertise.

Creating a home brings together many kinds of expertise—from architecture and construction to landscape design, interiors, and art. East Tennessee is home to accomplished professionals working across these disciplines.

Founded by Natalie Clayman Interior Design and Lee McIntyre Art Advisory, the Knoxville Design Summit makes that expertise easier to discover. It connects homeowners with the people who can help shape their projects and gives professionals an opportunity to exchange ideas and build relationships across the industry.
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Upcoming Events

Ahead of the Summit

Wednesday, October 14 · 6pm

Oct 14

Sponsor Preview Dinner

Invitation Only

Hosted by Sierra Pacific and Home Choice in collaboration with Farm to Feast, the Preview Dinner brings sponsors, partners, and select panelists together for a seasonal meal and an opportunity to get acquainted ahead of the November summit.

The Summit Weekend

November 13–14, 2026 · RT Lodge · Maryville, Tennessee

The weekend pairs a private welcome reception with Saturday’s summit program, creating time to get acquainted, network and explore the work of our region’s design community.

Friday, November 13 · 5:30 – 7:30pm

Welcome Cocktail Reception

Invitation Only

Begin the weekend with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation at the RT Lodge Meeting House. This private gathering welcomes panelists and invited guests for an evening of introductions ahead of Saturday’s summit.

Saturday, November 14 · 10am – 2pm

Knoxville Design Summit

Invitation Only

Spend the day with professionals working across interiors, architecture, construction, landscape and art. Coffee and introductions lead into panel discussions, with lunch at the Lodge and time to speak with fellow guests throughout the day. The program welcomes homeowners considering their next project and professionals interested in exchanging ideas with their peers.
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Featured Speakers

Voices in Design

Get to know the professionals joining the conversation across architecture, landscape, construction, and interior design. Their experience offers insight into how these disciplines work together—and the expertise available locally for your own project.
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Our Sponsors

The Knoxville Design Summit is made possible by businesses and organizations invested in our region’s design community. Their support brings homeowners and professionals together to share expertise, form connections, and discover what is possible locally.
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