Go Serve Big

Chainsaws, Dish Soap, and Heart: Our Volunteer Day at LIVE-IT Ministries

Tracy King

16 Apr 2026 • 5 min read

More than 20 members of the Kings of Real Estate team volunteered at LIVE-IT Ministries in Sevier County this April.

Some days we sell homes. Other days we grab chainsaws, wheelbarrows, and rubber gloves — and show up for the people who need it most.

This April, more than 20 members of the Kings of Real Estate team spent the day volunteering with LIVE-IT Ministries in Sevier County. No closings. No contracts. Just our team doing the work that matters.

The full Kings of Real Estate volunteer team at LIVE-IT Ministries — More than 20 Kings of Real Estate team members showed up ready to work at LIVE-IT Ministries.

What Is LIVE-IT Ministries?

LIVE-IT is a faith-based nonprofit in Sevier County that serves isolated seniors — people 60 and older who are dealing with loneliness, unsafe living conditions, and limited resources. Through a network of churches, social service organizations, and volunteers, LIVE-IT connects these seniors with the community and support they need.

They also operate a thrift store and donation center at 11935 Chapman Highway in Seymour, where every purchase and donation goes directly toward funding their mission.

LIVE-IT is one of our Big 3 worthy causes — organizations we have committed to supporting not just with donations, but with our time, our hands, and our hearts.

What We Did: A Full Day of Service

Our volunteer day was not one task. It was an all-hands effort across the entire LIVE-IT property. The team split up and tackled everything the ministry needed — indoors and out.

Clearing Trails and Overgrown Land

Part of the LIVE-IT property includes wooded areas and walking trails that had become overgrown and impassable. Our crew grabbed chainsaws, loppers, and mowers and got to work clearing brush, cutting back overgrowth, and restoring the grounds.

Volunteers clearing brush with chainsaws at LIVE-IT Ministries — Our team headed into the woods with chainsaws and hand tools to clear overgrown trails on the property.

A volunteer mowing overgrown grass at LIVE-IT Ministries — Mowing through thick, overgrown grass to restore a usable outdoor space on the LIVE-IT grounds.

One highlight: clearing and restoring the area around the Wyatt Moore Memorial Bridge — a meaningful landmark on the property that had been hidden under months of overgrowth.

The Wyatt Moore Memorial Bridge sign with freshly cleared grounds — The Wyatt Moore Memorial Bridge area — finally visible again after our team cleared the surrounding brush.

A volunteer clearing brush along a creek bed — Clearing brush along the creek to open up the walking trail near the memorial bridge.

Rebuilding the Parking Lot Planter

The stone planter at the entrance of the LIVE-IT property had seen better days. Our team tore out old debris, repaired the stone structure, and filled it with fresh soil — turning it from an eyesore into a welcoming centerpiece for everyone who visits the ministry.

Volunteers rebuilding the stone planter at LIVE-IT Ministries — Hands and shovels in — rebuilding the stone planter at the front of the property.

Team members filling the planter with fresh soil — Filling the restored planter with fresh soil and mulch — a group effort to the finish line.

Washing Dishes and Kitchen Work

While part of the crew was outside tackling the grounds, another group headed inside to the LIVE-IT kitchen. They washed trays, scrubbed dishes, and helped keep the food service operations running smooth.

Volunteers washing dishes in the LIVE-IT Ministries kitchen — Our team jumped right in — washing dishes, scrubbing trays, and keeping the kitchen moving.

Volunteers and families in the LIVE-IT kitchen — Volunteer Day was a family affair — team members brought their kids to show them what giving back looks like.

Hauling Supplies and Organizing Donations

The donation center is the lifeblood of the thrift store operation. Our team spent hours hauling supplies, moving heavy boxes, sorting donated furniture and building materials, and organizing the space so the ministry can operate more efficiently.

Volunteers carrying large donated boxes at LIVE-IT Ministries — No box too big — the team carried, sorted, and organized donated items for the LIVE-IT thrift store.

Volunteers hauling supplies with a wheelbarrow — Wheelbarrows loaded with supplies — getting materials where they needed to go across the property.

Interior Repairs and Maintenance

Inside the building, our crew patched walls, made repairs, and handled the kind of behind-the-scenes maintenance that nonprofits rarely have the resources to tackle on their own.

Volunteers patching walls at LIVE-IT Ministries — Patching walls and handling interior repairs — the kind of work that makes a building feel cared for.

Volunteers at the LIVE-IT donation center entrance — The LIVE-IT Donation Center — our team helped process and organize incoming donations.

Why We Do This

We get asked this a lot: Why does a real estate company spend a whole day volunteering?

Here is the honest answer.

Because we believe every home we sell should mean something beyond the closing table.

At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty — Kings of Real Estate, a portion of every transaction goes directly toward supporting organizations like LIVE-IT Ministries. That is not a marketing line — it is how we have built our business from day one.

When you work with our team, you are not just getting a guaranteed sale. You are helping fund the work that keeps seniors connected, communities stronger, and places like LIVE-IT running.

We call it Go Serve Big — and it is a core part of who we are.

How You Can Support LIVE-IT

You do not have to be part of our team to make a difference. Here is how you can help:

Volunteer your time. Visit liveit.care to see how you can get involved.
Shop the thrift store. The thrift store is located at 11935 Chapman Highway in Seymour — every purchase supports isolated seniors.
Donate goods. Drop off items at the Donation Center. Your old furniture, clothing, and household items get a second life and fund the mission.
Refer a senior in need. Know someone 60+ who is isolated or living in unsafe conditions? Call LIVE-IT at (865) 773-0715. They are open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm and Saturday 8am-5pm.

Kings of Real Estate volunteers after a day of service — Tired, dirty, and smiling — one crew wrapping up a full day of service at LIVE-IT.

More Than a Transaction

Days like this remind us why we do what we do.

We sell homes. That is our job. But our purpose is bigger than that.

Every transaction, every referral, every client who trusts us with their biggest investment — it all connects back to moments like these. Real people. Real work. Real impact.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in East Tennessee, know this: when you choose Kings of Real Estate, you are choosing a team that shows up — not just for you, but for the community around you.

Your Home Sold Guaranteed or We'll Buy It. And along the way, we will keep showing up for the people who need it most.

To learn more about our commitment to community and the Go Serve Big initiative, visit kingsofrealestate.com or call us at (865) 365-2280.