Event Planners for hire in Knoxville, TN
Find event planners who organize and coordinate various occasions, including weddings, corporate events and parties, utilizing skills such as budgeting, vendor negotiations and client communication to ensure a successful and memorable experience. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Knoxville, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 67%
- High school diploma or GED
- 14%
- Master's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Marriott International
Regal Cinemas
Publix Super Markets
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $47,953 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,314 – $50,746 yearly
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Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementEvents and Marketing Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipHeavy LiftingEvents Coordinator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementEvent & Marketing Coordination
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOffice ManagementSalesEvent Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseCPRSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTOURISM MANAGER
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Event CoordinationOrganizing EventsEvents ManagementEvent PlanningSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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What's the average time to fill an event planner role?
The average time to fill an event planner role is 144 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event planners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event planner include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for event planners?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: events and marketing manager, event manager and event & marketing coordination.
What level of education is common for an event planner?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an event planner in Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 11 years of professional experience.
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