Looking for a motivational speaker near Knoxville, TN? Professional comedian and keynote speaker Larry Weaver brings clean humor, inspiring stories, and practical takeaways that energize audiences in Knoxville, throughout Tennessee, and across the South.
"Larry Weaver was our keynote speaker for our agency wide training conference. He was extremely professional in his communication and was very interested in how he could provide the best information for our staff. He asked questions beforehand about our agency and was prompt in his correspondence. The staff gave him a high rating in our reflection survey and mentioned the appreciation they had for combining comedy with an inspirational message. They mentioned that he kept them engaged and interested. He came across very relatable with the staff and his message for positivity and kindness was motivating and inspiring."
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency UETHDA Training Kickoff · Celebration Church
Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc. Safety & Security Conference · Park Vista Double Tree Hotel
Sevier Heights Baptist Church Senior Adult Luncheon · Sevier Heights Baptist Church
Cumberland County School District 2026 School District Convocation · Stone Memorial High School Auditorium
Tennessee Ambulatory Surgery Center Association TASCA Fall Conference · The Westin Chattanooga
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Fundraiser with Nate Bargatze · The Mill & Mine
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In his interactive and engaging presentations, Larry uses clean humor, relatable stories, and inspiration to highlight the keys to maintaining a positive attitude. These skills are essential to success in any setting, whether your focus is on Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Change, Safety, Stress Reduction, or simply Having More Fun at Work.
Injecting humor into your meeting is more than entertainment. It’s a powerful way to energize the room, lift morale, and help key messages land. As both a comedian and keynote speaker, Larry brings the right blend of laughter and learning, giving your audience a moment to relax, recharge, and reconnect. It’s an ideal way to start the day on the right note, send everyone home with a smile, or provide a much-needed break from a full agenda of technical sessions.
Download PDFLarry is great to work with and is an outstanding speaker for a luncheon or dinner for sure! I've worked with him twice now and heard of him through a recommendation. He works hard to meet your needs and is professional and prompt with everything.
Larry Weaver was a joy to work with and incredibly professional from start to finish. He was easy to coordinate with, arrived on time, and connected naturally with our group. His hilarious stories felt so familiar that people could easily picture themselves, their relatives, or someone they knew. We all had a great time.
Larry Weaver was absolutely hilarious at our annual Chamber of Commerce event. His upbeat style and audience interaction kept everyone engaged, and there was never a dull moment. I received more compliments about this year’s event than ever before. Larry was awesome, and I would definitely recommend him for a memorable presentation.
Larry Weaver is a nationally touring comedian and motivational speaker who has performed for audiences in Knoxville, across Tennessee, and throughout the South. Known for his clean humor and uplifting messages, Larry connects with event audiences through stories that highlight teamwork, attitude, and finding the humor in everyday challenges.
Event planners in Knoxville, Sevierville, Johnson City, Kingsport, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Chattanooga trust Larry for keynotes that keep attendees laughing while delivering meaningful lessons they can use at work and in life. His professional, down-to-earth style resonates with everyone from frontline employees to leadership teams.
Whether you're planning a corporate meeting, conference, or community event, Larry Weaver's blend of comedy and motivation will make your program unforgettable.
Next up: On Monday, August 3, 2026 in Crossville, TN, Larry is scheduled for School District Convocation at Stone Memorial High School Auditorium.
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