Moving to Knoxville, Tennessee, is exciting. But once the boxes are unpacked and you've settled into your new home, how do you actually meet people, make friends, and become part of the community?

On this episode of Big Orange Business, Knoxville Realtor Haley Jones welcomes Kirstine Buchanan and Laura Wallace from Summit Choral Collective to explore how music can bring people together, create lasting friendships, and help newcomers feel at home in East Tennessee.

We talk about the power of community, the friendships that develop through shared interests, and how getting involved in local organizations can make a new city feel a little less unfamiliar.

Whether you're relocating to Knoxville, have recently moved to East Tennessee, or have lived here for years and want to meet new people, this conversation offers a reminder that building a life somewhere goes beyond finding the perfect house.

Sometimes, finding your place in a community starts with finding something you love to do.

And for some Knoxville residents, that connection begins with music.

Want to experience Summit Choral Collective in person?

Join them for their Fall 2026 concert, "Measure Me, Sky," on Sunday, November 22, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.

It's a wonderful opportunity to experience live choral music, support a local organization, and discover another way to connect with the Knoxville community.

Learn more about Summit Choral Collective:
https://www.summitchoralcollective.com/

Join Knoxville Realtor Haley Jones on Big Orange Business as we explore the people, businesses, and organizations that make Knoxville, Tennessee, a wonderful place to live, work, and call home.