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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence is committed to helping seniors live their best life by being the provider of choice for Alzheimer’s memory care services.

05/20/2026

🚗💨 Rev up your Father’s Day weekend with us at our Drive In Car Show! From timeless classics to antique automobiles, there’s something every car lover will enjoy. Residents, families, and the greater Knoxville community are invited to come stroll through the lineup, swap stories, and enjoy a fun morning together. 🏁☀️

Refreshments will be served, and we can’t wait to celebrate the dads, grandfathers, and car enthusiasts in our community with a little horsepower and a lot of heart. ❤️

🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Morning Pointe of Knoxville Campus
9647 & 9649 Westland Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922

Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy a morning full of chrome, classics, and community fun!

05/20/2026

What an incredible evening at the Morning Pointe Senior Living Top Chef Challenge Finals! 🍽️🔥

Congratulations to our first-ever Morning Pointe Senior Living Top Chef Champion, Morning Pointe at Happy Valley's Brittany Brown, for an outstanding performance with her winning dish, Pan-Seared Salmon Florentine, earning both the inaugural title and the $500 grand prize.

A huge congratulations also goes out to all of our regional Food Service Directors finalists:
🍽️ Kevin Horner — Morning Pointe of Lexington - Assisted Living
🍽️ Brandon Turner — The Lantern at Morning Pointe, Hardin Valley
🍽️ Caletta Alsup — Morning Pointe of Brentwood - Assisted Living & Memory Care
🍽️ Brittany Brown — Morning Pointe at Happy Valley - Assisted Living

Thank you to our amazing judges for sharing their time, talent, and culinary expertise throughout the competition:
⭐ Marcus Garner — Chef & Co-owner of Wine Down Neighborhood Bistro
⭐ Chef Cornelius Lathan — Owner and Executive Chef of The Bistro
⭐ Darin Grohs — Director of Culinary Operations of Vision Hospitality Group

We are also so thankful to Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford - Assisted Living for hosting such a wonderful evening bringing together residents, associates, families, and community members for this special event.

From the presentation to the creativity behind each dish, the competition showcased the care and attention our Food Service Directors bring to dining across Morning Pointe Senior Living communities every day. ✨

To learn more about the dining experience at Morning Pointe Senior Living and the care that goes into every meal, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointedining

05/19/2026

If Morning Pointe Senior Living has made an impact on you or your family, this is a simple way to share it. 🏆🩵

Nominations are now open for Knoxville News Sentinel Best of Knoxville, and every vote helps highlight the care, relationships, and everyday moments that mean so much.

If you’d like to support us, it only takes a minute:

📲 Go to: https://bit.ly/NominateMPKnox

📂 Select the Services category
⬇️ Find:
• Assisted/Senior Living
✏️ Type in Morning Pointe Senior Living
✅ Click Nominate

⏳ Nominations are open through THIS Friday, May 22

We’re grateful for the support and for everyone who is part of this community.

05/16/2026

Aging is about so much more than growing older. 💚

Older Americans Month is a reminder that seniors continue to bring wisdom, purpose, life experiences, and meaningful connections to the people and communities around them. At Morning Pointe Senior Living, we believe this stage of life should still be filled with friendships, engagement, support, and opportunities to continue thriving. 🏡🤝

As more families begin navigating conversations around aging, support, memory care, loneliness, and independence, creating strong communities for seniors matters now more than ever.

Read more in this week’s blog: https://ow.ly/nhWS50YYWsu

05/15/2026

This is it. The first-ever Morning Pointe Top Chef will soon be crowned. 🏆🔥
After weeks of competition, our regional winners are heading to Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the finals on May 19 at 5 PM.

Representing their regions:
🍽️ Kevin Horner — Morning Pointe of Lexington Assisted Living (Bluegrass KY Region)
🍽️ Brandon Turner — The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley (Smoky TN Region)
🍽️ Caletta Alsup — Morning Pointe of Brentwood (Cumberland Middle TN Region)
🍽️ Brittany Brown — Morning Pointe at Happy Valley (Lookout TN Valley Region)

This is the kind of creativity, passion, and pride our teams bring to residents every day.

If you’re looking for a place where your talents are valued and celebrated, this is what being part of the Morning Pointe Senior Living team looks like.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/morningpointecareers

05/15/2026

A lovely afternoon spent celebrating the mothers and motherly figures who mean so much to our community. 💐☕💖

Residents enjoyed a special Mother’s Day Tea Party filled with sweet treats, conversation, laughter, and meaningful time together.

It was a beautiful way to honor the women whose love and influence continue to touch so many lives.

To learn more about the dining experiences and gatherings at Morning Pointe Senior Living, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointedining

05/15/2026

Graduation season is such an exciting time, not just for students, but for the families, grandparents, mentors, and loved ones cheering them on every step of the way. 🎓❤️

At Morning Pointe Senior Living, we are proud to celebrate the graduates in our residents’ families, the loved ones of our associates, and the associates who have continued pursuing their own education and goals along the way.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and all the hard work, proud moments, and new beginnings this season brings.

05/14/2026

A little custard, good conversation, and a fun afternoon out together. 🍦❤️
Residents enjoyed a trip to Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers for a sweet treat and time spent together enjoying the afternoon.

Sometimes it’s the simple outings and shared moments that can brighten everyone’s day.

To learn more about the engaging lifestyle and experiences at Morning Pointe Senior Living, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointe-life

05/13/2026

There’s something comforting about knowing someone is always there, even in the middle of the night. 🌙💙

Tonight, we’re recognizing the third shift associates at Morning Pointe Senior Living who help residents feel cared for and supported long after the day winds down.

Your steady presence means more than words can say. Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes each night.

Address

9647 Westland Drive
Knoxville, TN
37922

Telephone

+18652236422

Website

https://morningpointe.com/the-lantern-at-morning-pointe-alzheimers-center-of-excellence-knoxville/

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