Education is the Foundation of a Successful Community!
Our mission is to invest in education in Loudon County by enriching lifelong learning, encouraging professional development, and emphasizing business and community participation.
Loudon County Education Foundation Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
The Loudon County Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Elmore as its new Executive Director, effective January 19, 2026.
Charles joins the Foundation from Kingston, Tennessee, bringing with him a broad range of leadership experience and a deep commitment to education and community development. He holds academic credentials from Roane State Community College and Tennessee Tech University, with additional graduate studies completed at the University of Tennessee.
Throughout his career, Charles has served in a variety of roles across education, public service, and nonprofit organizations. His professional experience includes work as a school librarian, technology teacher, and contributor to organizations such as the Roane County Industrial Development Board, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the National Park Service, and Habitat for Humanity. He is recognized for his ability to grow organizations, expand community impact, and lead high-performing teams.
Charles is also actively engaged in community service. He has served on numerous boards, including Tenn-Share and regional and state library boards, and is the co-founder of Outdoor Kingston, a nonprofit organization established in 2017 to promote outdoor recreation and community beautification in Kingston.
The Loudon County Education Foundation is excited to welcome Charles as he takes over and leads the organization’s mission forward. His passion for education, collaborative leadership style, and strategic vision isexpected to make a meaningful and lasting impact on students and educators throughout the community.
About the Loudon County Education Foundation
The Loudon County Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting educational excellence and opportunities for students and educators across Loudon County through community partnerships, advocacy, and strategic investment.
In Loudon County, the Education Foundation is the host organization for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
This program costs between $2,000 and $2,500 each month depending on the number of kids, ages 0 – 5, enrolled in the program.
For the month of July: Dollar General Foundation is our sponsor!
Because of United Way of Loudon County, over 2000 children will receive a book in the mail for September!
Join us in thanking them!
Remembering Dolly Parton
The Loudon County Education Foundation joins Tennessee and the world in mourning the passing of the incomparable Dolly Parton.
Dolly gave the world far more than her music. She gave us her kindness, generosity, faith in others, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she transformed her love of books and learning into a lasting gift for children in Loudon County and around the world.
We are profoundly grateful to the many individuals, businesses, civic organizations, and community partners who have sponsored Imagination Library books and helped carry Dolly’s dream forward. Because of your generosity, her vision has reached the homes and hearts of countless children and families.
Today, more than 2,000 children across Loudon County receive an Imagination Library book each month. Each book that arrives bears witness to Dolly’s belief that a child’s circumstances should never limit that child’s opportunity to dream, learn, and succeed.
The Loudon County Education Foundation is deeply honored and proud to have served as Dolly’s local Imagination Library partner. We remain committed to fulfilling the beautiful vision she entrusted to communities like ours: that every child should experience the joy of receiving a book and discover the possibilities found within its pages.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Dolly’s family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library family.
Dolly’s voice may now be silent, but her story is far from over. Her legacy will live on in every book mailed, every story shared, every child inspired, and every dream made possible.
Thank you, Dolly, for the music, the memories, and a legacy of love that will endure for generations. Loudon County will always be proud to have played a part in your extraordinary dream.
Rest in peace, Dolly. Your light will continue to shine. ❤️📚🦋
Upcoming Events
Campaign 180
Ongoing campaign to support the mission of the Loudon County Education Foundation!
The Reading Tree
Imagination Library is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in Loudon County!
Champions of Education Gala
Thursday, August 21, 2025
DIY for Education!
Fall Del Conca Tile Sale!
September 27, 2025
8am – 11 am.
Run LoCo Half Marathon and Elf on the Run 5k
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Register Below!
Early Bird Pricing Ends on January 14, 2025
Dine Out For Education Chicken and Waffles, sausage and eggs breakfast. Sponsored by KFC
Saturday, October 26 - Tickets $10
Celebrity chefs Mayor Tony Aikens and Mayor Jeff Harris!
How to Make a Difference With Your Charitable Giving
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
at 9:30 am
Hosted by LCEF at the Premiere Residence at Tellico Village
150 Chatuga Drive West, Loudon, TN 37774
DIY for Education – Del Conca Tile Sale
Saturday, May 3, 2025