KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (September 29, 2025) — Last call! Tomorrow is the final day to audition for the 5th Annual Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Knoxville showcase. Seniors age 60 and older still have a chance to step into the spotlight and show off their talents before online auditions close September 30
Winners will take the stage at the Historic Bijou Theatre on Tuesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. Knoxville’s showcase has a proud tradition of uncovering remarkable performers — including two past contestants who went on to compete on America’s Got Talent. Don’t miss this opportunity to be discovered!
Amanda Perez, Greg Vital, Pistol Creek, and Franklin Farrow
Over the years, Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Knoxville has uncovered incredible performers—including two contestants who went on to compete in rounds of America’s Got Talent. This year, another group of outstanding seniors will get their chance to step into the spotlight and share their gifts with the community.
Sandy and the Sandsation Dancers
Upcoming In-Person Auditions
- Tuesday, Sept. 23 | Morning Pointe of Clinton
960 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, TN 37716 | (865) 457-4005 | 1–3 PM - Wednesday, Sept. 24 | Morning Pointe of Powell
7700 Dannaher Drive, Powell, TN 37849 | (865) 686-5771 | 1–3 PM - Thursday, Sept. 25 | Morning Pointe of Lenoir City
198 Morning Pointe Drive, Lenoir City, TN 37772 | (865) 988-7373 | 1–3 PM - Friday, Sept. 26 | Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley
2449 Reagan Road, Knoxville, TN 37931 | (865) 343-0081 | 1–3 PM - Friday, Sept. 26 | Morning Pointe of Knoxville
9649 Westland Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922 | (865) 223-6422 | 5–7 PM (During Family Night)
Kim Clemmer. Dancer, Age 61
Seniors who can’t attend in person may also audition online by submitting a video at: morningpointefoundation.com/events/seniors-got-talent/knoxville
Finalists Will Compete For:
- $1,000 First Place Prize
- $500 Second Place
- $250 Third Place
- People’s Choice Award, determined by audience vote
Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent isn’t just a celebration of timeless talent—it’s also a powerful fundraiser for the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to advancing senior care through education and community partnerships. Proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales, and People’s Choice votes directly support scholarships in nursing and allied health fields at schools across Tennessee, including TCAT–Williamson, Motlow State Community College, and Columbia State Community College.
For more information about Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent, visit: morningpointefoundation.com/events/seniors-got-talent/.
The Morning Pointe Foundation hosts four Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent shows each year. Besides Franklin, shows are held in Tennessee in Knoxville and Chattanooga, as well as in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living, founded by senior healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and J. Franklin Farrow. The nonprofit was created in 2014 and has bestowed more than 146 scholarships in the Southeast to date.
Founded in 1997 by Vital and Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living operates 42 assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states, including seven communities in Middle Tennessee. For more information, visit morningpointe.com.
