GFWC Ossoli Circle
Founded in 1885 and the Clubhouse was built in 1933
and on National Register of Historic Places
2511 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 10892
Knoxville, Tennessee 37939-0892
May 9 – Veterans’ Benefit at the Ossoli Clubhouse. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
June 3 – Inventory Day
June 29-July 2—GFWC Annual Convention, Chicago, IL
What is GFWC Ossoli Circle?
GFWC Ossoli Circle is a Woman’s Club in Knoxville dedicated to education and service. We meet each Monday at our Clubhouse, which is on the historic register. Founded in 1885 as a literary society, the club is a charter member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Service is Our Game !
Ossoli Circle strives to make a positive difference in the greater Knoxville community through both service projects and donations from fundraising activities. In 2023, 36 area organizations benefited from 5853 service hours by Ossoli members.
Presentations and Projects
Presentation/projects are usually from one the following areas: Arts and Culture, Environment, Education, Health and Wellness, Advocates for Children, Civic Engagement, Domestic Violence. Click here to view the calendar with upcoming events.
Looking for an organization devoted to improving community and advocating for women? Consider joining GFWC Ossoli Circle.
Paris was the Setting for the White Linen Luncheon
“Springtime in Paris” was the theme for the White Linen Luncheon fundraiser supporting Ossoli Ways and Means was an overwhelming success. Luncheon co-chairs Nancy Carmon and Jeri Price were praised for their creativity and organization. The Ossoli Auditorium was transformed into a café in Paris. The room décor was beautiful, and the tables were filled with pastries, bread, and flowers. The Eiffel Tower was in full view and there was even a mime to help direct traffic to the photo booth. The group was thrilled to have an “Artist in Residence” painting during the luncheon. At the end of the luncheon Ossoli member Judy Penry was elated to be the winner of an Elizabeth Staub McKeever original painting. Before the luncheon was a spectacular fashion show from the Lily Pad Boutique in Sweetwater with Ossoli members as models. The fashion show revealed the latest fashions just in from Paris. In addition, there was a wonderful silent action that brought great interest, allowing members and guests to snag some great purchases. The highlight of the event was the epicurean luncheon provided by chefs Kimery Overman and Carmella Stair. The menu included Coq au Vin, Pommes de Duchesse, Asperses Carottes Juliennes, Salade, Pain et Beurre, and Patisseries. Bon Appetit!
Thank you to all Ossoli members who made this superlative event a day to remember.
Click here for photos from the White Linen Luncheon and Fashion Show.
The Legacy of Lizzie Crozier French is alive and well in Knoxville , Tennessee today.
The Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial is located at Market Square in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
