KNOXVILLE — Emerald Youth Foundation will host its 21st annual breakfast on Friday, May 2, at the Knoxville Expo Center.

More than 1,000 guests are anticipated to attend the 7 a.m. event that is sponsored by Home Federal Bank, Graham Corporation and Tennova Healthcare.

Proceeds raised during the breakfast provide mainstay support to Emerald Youth, a nonprofit ministry that serves more than 1,400 urban young people yearly with faith, education and sports programs.

Highlights this year will include music by the Emerald Youth choir, testimonials from Emerald Youth participants, and a video presentation courtesy of RIVR Media. Emerald Youth Executive Director Steve Diggs will speak, and All Occasion Catering will provide the meal.

The breakfast is complimentary, and an offering will be collected. Reservations are required by contacting Morgan Goins at (865) 637-3227 ext. 108 or mgoins@emeraldyouth.org.