Volley For Hope

USA Pickleball sanctioned players each receive a customized tournament bag with a towel, moisture wicking t-shirt, aluminum water bottle, 2 pickleballs, and other goodies. Challenge levels include Men’s 3.0 – open (all ages, 55+), Women’s 2.5 – open (all ages, 55+), and Mixed Doubles 3.0 – Open (all ages, 55+). Awards provided for Gold, Silver, Bronze in each bracket! 

(Tournament will be held rain or shine with a shortened format in case of rain)

USAPA member ID needed to register for this tournament.  Not a member yet? Join Here

June 2, 3, 4 2023

Special thanks to our sponsor for their commitment to fighting hunger and feeding hope!


The Nation’s FASTEST Growing Sport: PICKLEBALL

A mash-up of tennis, badminton and Ping-Pong, this sport has long enjoyed a cult following.
Now, it’s sweeping courts across the country! Let’s play – and feed our East Tennessee neighbors!

Friday, June 2nd 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Sponsors VIP Clinic “It’s a Big DILL”

Saturday, June 3rd

Men’s Doubles brackets 3.0 – Open (all ages, 55+)

Women’s Doubles brackets 2.5 –Open (all ages, 55+)

Sunday, June 4th

Mixed Doubles brackets 3.0 – Open (all ages, 55+)

Get out of the kitchen with your Food Bank, at Knoxville’s premier facility Pavilion of Pickleball (PoP)!

Our inaugural classic features matches for all ages and skill levels.  Players each receive a customized tournament bag with a towel, moisture wicking t-shirt, aluminum water bottle, 2 pickleballs, and other goodies.  Snacks and beverages available throughout the tournament thanks to our sponsors.  Sponsors are invited to the Friday night VIP “It’s a Big Dill” opening, which includes a complimentary social gathering with light appetizers, beverages, and open court practice/play from 5pm – 8pm.  Challenge levels include Men’s 3.0 – open (all ages, 55+), Women’s 2.5 – open (all ages, 55+), and Mixed Doubles 3.0 – Open (all ages, 55+). 

We’ll see you at our inaugural pickleball classic, Volley for Hope!

Pavilion of Pickleball (PoP)

685 Racquet Club Way, Knoxville, TN 37923


Interested in sponsorship for this tournament or other activities of Second Harvest Food Bank?

Contact: Michael at 865-243-8211 or michael@secondharvestetn.org