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Braves Hall of Famer to speak in Knoxville this summer

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley will continue its tradition of honoring the area’s finest athletes at the 41st Annual Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony presented by First Horizon Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Knoxville Convention Center.

The event features Chipper Jones, an eight-time All-Star, the 1999 National League MVP and the 2008 National League Batting Champion. On July 29, 2018, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Master of Ceremonies Bob Kesling will make welcoming remarks before dinner.