10 Year Vision for Knoxville
Whew, tough question. I believe children are our future, so I think our vision for Knoxville has to be about bringing up a generation of kids to young adults to believe in a vision for our City. My hope is Knoxville is able to maintain its vibe, its heart of kindness and honor while expanding to continue to invite the right kind of growth. What I see is a place where people want to live, stay and not leave, where businesses thrive and families feel safe.
What is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret?
Seems like the secrets are out, but I still believe the beauty of Norris is the best thing we have - and all the lakes.
What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?
Continue to build bridges to folks who are different, who don’t have the resources and access that everyone else does. To somehow imbue the values and things that are powerful about Knoxville while it grows from the outside in.
What is your favorite Knoxville memory?
Generally sports, big games (UTK, and High School) around all sports.
What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand?
So many books, Blue Ocean Strategy
What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?
Look someone in the eye and give them a firm handshake - my dad
What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?
Don’t worry so much what others think, they ultimately don’t matter nor do they really control anything about who you are.
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