Kimberly Black Joined The Links National Board
The Knoxville community leader has been appointed to the national board of the volunteer organization.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in People
Kimberly Black has joined the national board of The Links, a volunteer organization dedicated to community service. She will serve on the National Buildings and Property Committee.
Why it matters
The appointment elevates a Knoxville figure to a national leadership role within one of the nation's most established volunteer networks. Her placement on the National Buildings and Property Committee reflects her history of service on local and state boards.
The Links was established in 1946 as a volunteer organization. Kimberly Black now joins its national board following her prior service on several Knoxville and Tennessee regional boards.
The players
Kimberly Black
She is a Knoxville community leader who has served on various local and state boards.
The Links
This is a national volunteer organization founded in 1946 that focuses on community service.
The details
Black previously served on the Knoxville Board of Zoning and Appeals and the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct. Her extensive volunteer background includes past board tenures with the Junior League of Knoxville, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, and the Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians.
Timeline
The Links was established in 1946.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows a long organizational pattern of promoting local community leaders to national roles since the 1946 founding of The Links. Such transitions maintain the national reach and operational standards of the organization by integrating experienced regional board members.
The transition of a local representative to a national board position may shift the focus of Knoxville-based volunteer initiatives. Residents who engage with these organizations can expect continued alignment between their local community projects and national committee standards.
The takeaway
Volunteers can gain leadership experience by building a track record of service across municipal and state boards. Developing a diverse portfolio of board service often serves as a pathway to national advocacy roles.
Further reading
For more information on local leadership and regional community service, see People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Tennessee Tribune.
