Knights of Columbus        

   Council 645 is "The Original Knoxville Council."  We draw our support from Immaculate Conception, Holy Ghost, and

   John XXIII Parishes.  You may contact Council 645 via our general Email address kc645@korrnet.org.  We invite you to

   visit our council website at www.korrnet.org/kc645.

  Council 645 is part of District #15.  Our District Deputy is Russ Carvin (865) 531-8349 rcarvin@knology.net.   

Council business meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Shea Hall, 6515 Millertown Pike (Approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Knoxville Center prior East Town Mall).  Both meetings begin at 7:00PM.

Our Council is over 100 years old and we were honored to host the 2002 State Convention in Knoxville from May 2-5, 2002.  Our Council supports St. Joseph School throughout the year in various activities.  Council 645 may be unique in Tennessee because we have a motorcycle division.  We continue to support the Sertoma Center and Sunshine Industries.  We are committed to support the Knoxville Columbus Home; a home for abused and neglected children which our Council was instrumental in forming.  Finally, our Council is presently working to reactivate our Columbian Squire Circle.

Knights of Columbus News:

The annual Tennessee Knights of Columbus State Convention was held in Nashville April 29-May 1, 2011.  Representatives from 82 councils across the state joined to honor those who have provided service to their church and community.  It is with honor that Council #645, representing Immaculate Conception and Holy Ghost parishes, announces the winning of two of the top eight awards. 

The prestigious State Knight of the Year was presented to Paul Schmidt of IC Parish for his work with the Iraqi Catholics in Need organization, his service to the veterans at the Ben Atchley Home, and his support of St. Joseph School. Paul’s work was acknowledged as exemplary of the 15,000 Knights across the state of TN. 

Council #645 was also awarded the 2010-2011 award for the most outstanding Church Activities Program of any council in TN.  The award was based on the Council’s wide range of activities including the Annual Blue Mass, monies raised for the IC burn victims, the monthly breakfasts at IC and Holy Ghost, and their continued dedication to St. Joseph School.

 Knoxville Council #645 is celebrating 110 years of service to the church and community.  All Catholic men are encouraged to seek membership in this outstanding organization.  Call Greg at 705-9635 or Bert at 414-1283.