Today, me and the rest of the team at Social Media Club Knoxville are announcing our first networking mixer!

This informal event will be held on the patio at Barley’s Taproom in the Old City (200 East Jackson) from 6-8p on Wednesday, June 3.

It will allow Knoxville’s social media professionals to network in a low-key environment. Members of other SMC chapters may also be in attendance. This mixer will also allow us to address any questions people may have about our organization and give everyone an intro to what Social Media Club is all about.

To RSVP, click here! We’re hoping to have a really great turnout!

Since 2006, the Social Media Club has been providing a place for people engaged in social media to network and collaborate while spreading social media knowledge to others. Currently, there are chapters across the United States and around the world…but there was one important city missing: Knoxville! That’s why Brenna DeLeo and I have decided to take it upon ourselves to lead the revolution in Knoxville – or at least to provide a place for those engaged in social media to network, collaborate and spread the word about web 2.0.

The Knoxville chapter of the Social Media Club (@SMCKnox on Twitter) has yet to “officially” launch. Instead of rushing it, Brenna and I wanted to take the time to speak to some local social media-ites and put together a really great leadership team that can help us make Social Media Club Knoxville the best it can be. Currently, four leadership positions are filled (among some general volunteer positions), and we’re getting closer to our launch – we’re just hoping to find one or two more social media enthusiasts to help us. If you’re interested, check out our wiki!

Even if you can’t help lead the team, we’d love to have you onboard as a general voluteer or member! We should be launching soon, so if you want to stay updated, join our Facebook group! We’ll also be launching our official city portal via the Social Media Club site next month!

We’re so excited to get moving on this! We’ve had tremendous support from other Social Media Clubs around the country, and we’re ready to bring this professional organization to Knoxville!