The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission will observe its 43rd. Annual King Week Celebration in 2025. Our theme, Beyond the Dream, Empowering the Beloved Communities will commemorate the Dream and the Dreamer who affirmed, “We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice”.

The MLK Commission is the largest consortium of MLK events in East Tennessee and we are especially grateful for the support that we receive annually from our friends and partners as well as the entire community. Without question, it is this tremendous support that has allowed our observance to be recognized as one of the nation’s best King commemorations. Please join us. We humbly request that you consider serving as a MLK Sponsor. A Sponsorship Form is attached for your review and consideration.

We have a sundry of MLK activities leading up to the national holiday on Monday, January 20, 2025. In the event of the historic inauguration, the Memorial Service will be held on February 16, 2025. The upcoming celebration embraces several activities which focus on sharing the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our commission continues to work diligently to provide a well thought out and planned agenda that expresses upon unity and fellowship. The week’s planned events highlight key aspects of encouraging members of the community to take part in the “King Week” festivities.

Thank you for considering this commemoration as part of your Dr. King observance. Together, may we promote Dr. King’s principles of non-violence, unity and love of all mankind.

Peace,

Mrs. Deborah Porter, Chair
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission