Spark Stories-How your donations make a difference

Spark Stories- How your donations make a difference!Have you ever struggled to see small print, such as on your phone, or squinted to read a menu in low lighting or even had trouble getting out of bed due to an injury or a strenuous workout? So many of us have...

Spark Stories

We are excited to start sharing stories with you that we hope you find heartwarming, inspiring and informative about the things we’re doing at Spark to help people in our community. We are so happy to be able to assist those in need, especially during a...
Toy Tech 2020 Update

Toy Tech 2020 Update

  Toy Tech 2020 drive-thru event was a BIG success! Spark partnered with KnoxMakers™ to give 100 adapted toys to children with disabilities. Not only did we bring Joy through Toys during a difficult pandemic, but we set a record for the most toys given at Toy...
Toy Tech 2019 Video

Toy Tech 2019 Video

   Thank you to everyone who came to Toy Tech, and thank you to everyone that helped. We had an absolutely marvelous event.  Our Toy Tech 2019 video is live! Big thanks to Eric Vreeland for the donation that made recording this event...
The Halloween Party Van

The Halloween Party Van

Sparky Much of our work at Spark involves helping individuals reach tangible goals. Usually this goal involves gaining or regaining an ability—to see their work as they knit, to use a computer for work, to shower on their own. Sometimes the work we undertake involves...
Trial and Error

Trial and Error

No Matter How Many Times It Takes, Spark’s Lead Innovator Committed to ‘Go Back and Make It Better’ It’s taking more than a little trial and error, but for Gatlin McPherson, it’s literally a game-changer. McPherson, 34, of Powell, is a University of Tennessee...

Volunteer Spotlight: Drew Nored, Nored Telecom

One of this year’s volunteers and sponsors is Drew Nored, a co-owner of Nored Telecom Inc. and a member of ETTAC’s board. He describes himself as “an avid golfer, which is different than being a good golfer.” “The course is excellent, the activities are interesting,”...