Real Good Gathering
October 1, 2026
6:00pm-9:00pm
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
This year's Gathering featured a fabulous dinner, curated by some of Knoxville's most beloved chefs, kitchen members, and Food Business Incubator Program participants. Thank you to everyone who gathered with us for delicious food, inspiring stories, and exciting updates about our next chapter.
We loved celebrating our mission with you, creating pathways for food entrepreneurs to build the businesses that power and connect our communities.
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Meet Our Host
Jonathan “Courageous” Clark
CEO and Founder, ART.Official Intelligence
Featured Chefs
Brandon Cruze of
Flock Beer & Wine
John Bryant of
Bistro by the Tracks
Tarik Becha of
Tarik's North African
Thitinart Boriboon of
AppeThai
Tiffany Hicks of
Amalfi Ristorante Italiano
Trevor Stockton of
RT Lodge
Passed Appetizers & Desserts
Delightful Diversions
Gracecakes
Magpies
Mary Sue’s
Mother’s Daughter Bread
olive my heart
Silver Queen Kitchen
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
PLATINUM PLATE PRESENTING SPONSOR
SAVOR THE FLAVORS TABLE SPONSORS
Harry L Boston
SIGNATURE DISH STATION SPONSORS
Allison Page & Connor Coffey
PIECE OF CAKE COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Advanced Appraisal TN
Betsy Foster
Consoli Family Fund
Eden & Chris Bishop
Edward Jones - Erin Hall
Home Federal Bank
Knox County Community Gardens and Growers' Alliance
Regions Bank
UT Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
REAL GOOD KITCHEN FOUNDATION FRIENDS
Charlie Debevoise & Celia Winchester
David Butler & Ted Smith
Jay & Susan Bush
Julieanne & Mike Foy
Landing Health & Performance
Margie & John Gill
Stephenson Consulting LLC
Susan Sgarlat and Charles Fels
IN-KIND SPONSORS
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