Community Involvement

The RK team is dedicated to giving back.

Rather & Kittrell is committed to the East Tennessee community. We believe it is critical to make an impact locally and nationally, both in our industry and our community.

RK is made up of board members, volunteers, coaches, cub scout leaders, teachers, outdoor enthusiasts, and much more. We value the contributions our people give to our firm and we encourage and celebrate the time and talents they give in our communities. 

Our team devotes many service hours, in addition to financial resources, to a number of worthy causes each year.

Please see below to learn more about some of the local charities and organizations that we choose to support.

Our Organizations

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Tennessee Theatre

Opened in 1928, Tennessee Theater allows local groups to occupy the space and hosts special events throughout the year. The historic venue provides education and outreach programs for members of the community.
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ETVMA East Tennessee Veterans Memorial Association

TO REMEMBER, HONOR, EDUCATE, AND IN SPIRE... The East Tennessee Veterans memorial is a public plaza with a formal arrangement of granite pillars bearing the names of 6316 fallen heroes from 35 East Tennessee counties who died in military service. Major support for the Memorial has come from Knox County, the City of Knoxville, the State of Tennessee, the Federal Government, and hundreds of individuals, businesses, and groups.
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Knoxville Leadership Foundation

KLF is a Christian organization, connecting at-risk youths, temporarily homeless people, and impoverished individuals with mentors, jobs, homes and other resources through their programs.
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Brittany Johnson Memorial Fund

The Brittany Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 in memory of Brittany Johnson. The fund is a 501(c)(3) hosted through East Tennessee Foundation to assist students pursuing an undergraduate degree in our 25 county region.
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Emerald Youth Foundation

EYF is a Christian 501 (c) organization that educates children and prepares them to become community leaders.
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Boy Scouts of America; Treasurer and Board Member

BSA is a youth organization that prepares children and teens to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of Scout Oath and Scout Law.
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Christian Academy of Knoxville

CAK is a Christian School in Knoxville. It was established in 1975 and continues to foster strong education for students with a faith focus.
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Willayne Towe Christian Foundation

The Willayne Towe Christian Foundation was founded by Willayne Towe with the desire to provide financial backing to faith-based non-profits.
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Long Range Planning Committee of Broadway Baptist Church in Maryville

BBC Maryville is a Christian community that educates and prepares its members for ministry, uniting the community through worship and missionary experiences.
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The Salvation Army, Blount County

Salvation Army is a Christian organization that has been supporting Americans through a range of social services for over 130 years. Together they respond to community needs.
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The Marine Corps Association, Quantico, Virginia

The Marine Corps Association is the professional organization of the United States Marine Corps, founded more than 100 years ago by General John A Lejeune. MCA is a member-based organization dedicated to professional development, recognition of excellence, and building awareness of the rich traditions, history, and spirit of the United States Marine Corps.
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Loudon County Education Foundation

LCEF provides financial support to educational institutions, students, and teachers with participation from the community.
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Committee of 100 LC

Committee of 100 LC is a community organization working to improve the area for all who live, occupy, work, and pass through it.
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Loudon County Chamber of Commerce

LLCC unites community leaders, individuals, and organizations to advocate for civic and commercial progress by supporting local businesses and hosting events.
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East Tennessee CFA Society

ETCFAS is an organization for local investment professionals educating the public about CFA and connecting members through their global network.
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Junior Achievement: “Our City”

“Our City” is an educational organization, introduces students to financial literacy, financial management, and the characteristics of their city.
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United Way of Greater Knoxville

United Way is a citizens’ action organization that works to understand local needs, mobilize volunteers, and raise awareness and money to improve community lives.
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Williams Creek Youth Foundation

The mission is to impact young people's lives by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and values through golf. It operates an eighteen hole, par three golf course in Knoxville, TN that promotes public recreation with a special focus on juniors and minorities.
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Cancer Support Community of East TN

CSCET provides a supportive community for those facing cancer and their loved ones by offering complimentary support groups, workshops, and wellness classes.
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Volunteer East TN

Volunteer East Tennessee is a United Way of Greater Knoxville program connecting community volunteers to nonprofit organizations.
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Simply Smart-KTVAECU Foundation for Education

Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union partners with schools throughout the year to provide resources and support for classroom needs and projects.
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Knoxville Family Justice Center

Knoxville Family Justice Center serves domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse victims by providing co-located services for the victims and their children.
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Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR)

STAR is a non-profit organization with a mission to foster personal achievement by providing therapeutic experiences through horse-related activities for individuals with disabilities or other special challenges. STAR works with children and adults aged four to 65+ who have physical, mental, and neurological disabilities, as well as those considered at-risk. They serve individuals from Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Fentress, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, McMinn, Roane, Sevier, and surrounding counties in East Tennessee.
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Vols of Honor

Vols of Honor is a University of Tennessee scholarship endowment for families of fallen members of our military. Since its founding in 2007, Folds of Honor has been dedicated to providing scholarships to dependents and spouses of military members killed or disabled in the line of duty. Recently, the organization has expanded its mission to include families of first responders. To date, they have funded more than 44,000 scholarships across the country, including 44 this fall at UT.
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Blount County Public Library

The Blount County Public Library receives funding from Alcoa, Maryville, and Blount County government, but receives additional funding from The Friends and The Foundation. The Friends focus their efforts to help meet general operating costs of the Library on an annual basis, while the Foundation focuses its efforts to support capital projects.
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Widowed Parent Relief Project

The Widowed Parent Relief Project’s (WPRP) mission is to help build an enduring support system and alleviate everyday stressors for widowed parents so they can spend more on their family’s mental health and healing. WPRP walks alongside the parent for one year, staying apprised of current needs and advocating for the family in the community.
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Tennessee Promise

The Tennessee Promise, administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation, is a last-dollar scholarship and mentoring program available for Tennessee high school graduates to attend two years of secondary education. TN Promise recipients are able to use their scholarship at any of Tennessee’s 14 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology.
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Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is primarily engaged in providing one or more of a wide variety of individual and family social, counseling, welfare, or referral services. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, wreath-laying ceremonies are coordinated at more than 4.225 locations in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad.
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Trinity Health Foundation

With a heart of service from the past and eyes turned to the future, Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee has been charged with improving the overall health of our region. Trinity pursues its mission by presenting the critical health needs of the community while encouraging collaboration through project grants to nonprofit organizations in the region.
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Family Promise of Knoxville

Family Promise of Knoxville serves families with children experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in Knox County and the surrounding area. Through the incredible support of faith-based congregations and churches, Family Promise has been a place of safety, shelter, and certainty while a family rebuilds their life.
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Maryville Vineyard Church

Maryville Vineyard Church is a community of Christians striving to support each other and love Jesus. They have missionary programs throughout the year to help communities in need.