In his own words, this week’s leader tells us what leadership means to him during these difficult days. Justin Bailey is a member of Leadership Knoxville’s 2020 class.
“I never …
Leadership’s meaning for Justin Bailey
Hinton sparks year of celebration at Sequoyah Elementary
Leadership Knoxville had a close call when visiting Nashville on Super Tuesday (3/3). Alisha B. Hinton, principal of Sequoyah Elementary School, was on that trip.
After good classes on Monday, she …
Tommy Smith brings a heart for service to city council
Local government is “where the rubber meets the road,” says Tommy Smith, the newest member of the Knoxville City Council. Smith was chosen to complete the term of District 1 …
A career of ‘firsts’ for Sheryl Ely
The chief executive, especially a new one, is well served when surrounded by accomplished professionals. Former Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero recognized the talents of Sheryl Ely, promoting her to direct …
‘Courageous’ is a natural
Jonathan “Courageous” Clark is The Carpetbag Theatre’s newest executive/artistic director. It’s a role he’s prepared for much of his life.
Clark became a member of Carpetbag’s Youth Theatre Ensemble at age …
Lauren Moore gets top job at Emerald Academy
Emerald Charter Schools has named Lauren Moore as permanent school director of Emerald Academy.
Moore, who has been serving as interim director since July, has been with the school since its …
KAWE inspires women leaders
Nancy Hickman is the 2020 president of the Knoxville Association of Women Executives. Hickman is a professional accounting consultant and emeritus branch manager of a publicly-traded accounting recruiting firm.
Locally founded …
Bailey, Levenson snag top awards
When awards were given at the annual meeting of the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors, Justin Bailey of Bailey & Co. Real Estate was named managing broker of the year.
His …