Meet Samuel (Jarvis) Hinson, a tattoo artist. He grew up near the border of New Mexico, Colorado. He is an animal advocate. He has seven pets, three dogs and four cats, and every one of them has been adopted. Advise he would give to a crowd of people,” To laugh, be nice, save the planet,…
Kim Ballard ~ Chief Operations Officer ~ Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA
Meet Kim Ballard. She is the Chief Operation’s Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. She has dedicated her life to supporting non-profit and she is not done yet…. Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career? A: “The mission of the YMCA has always been…
Andrew Brown ~ Principal of Central High School “The world would be a better place if we showed more love and just be kind to each other.”
Meet Andrew Brown, principal of Central High School, and loving father of two boys. For him, home is Family, Comfort and Relaxing. An amazing person who has always enjoyed working with young people. When I talked with him on the phone to set up the interview he told me he had a “radio face.” Questions: Q: What…
JOSH SHEAY – owner ALL AMERICAN TIRE “Try new things and sometimes you come out of your comfort zone to experience new because if you never try you’ll never know what you’re missing out on. “
As I entered the busy tire shop, I see a young man interacting with the customers. I head over to the counter and ask to speak with the owner, Josh Sheay. The man pointed to the young man who was interacting with the customers. I watch as Josh talks with yet another customer. Don’t let…
JULIE SINGLETARY – Store leader with a passion for missions. “Be kind to one another. You never know what someone’s going through.”
Meet Julie Singletary, a lifetime resident of Knoxville. She’s worked as a leader in the retail business for years. But her true passion is to work as a missionary and spends her spare time doing so. And if you’re within earshot of Julie, you’re probably going to hear her singing! “Be kind to one another….
Gracie Jones ~ Business Owner ~ Stained Glass Artist & Teacher of her craft
Gracie Jones is the owner of Fountain City Stained Glass. Gracie started working with stained glass as a way to distress from her, “other career.” She knew from the start exactly what she wanted to do with her life. She retired three times….However, wait until you hear her story…. What inspired you or led…
Danny Fugate ~ Owner of Alpha Divers & Ambition Tattoo
Danny first went scuba diving while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. The more he did it, the more excited he became. He started thinking maybe one day he wanted to do this as a career. And ultimately, that is what he did! After all, what’s not exciting about warm clear water, islands, and endless visibility?…
Jessica Stewart ~ Manager Blackhorse Pub & Brewery, Gay St.
After spending just a few minutes with Jessica, it was apparent she not only loves what she does but she is true to her place of work. She moved her entire life to Knoxville to continue her career. It is a big part of why Knoxville is now her home. You can bet she will…
Austin Ferber ~ Coffee and Chocolate Barista
Austin Ferber started his career as a barista at Starbucks nearly six years ago. After he spent a few months on the Apalachin trail he was looking for a job in Knoxville. He knew the manager here at Coffee and Chocolate. He knew how much he enjoyed the environment, the speed of things, the process…
Aaron Morgan ~ Senior Program Director, Lindsay Young downtown YMCA
Eleven years ago, Aaron Morgan was a college student in need of a job. He started out as a member of the YMCA. He loved the atmosphere, and decided it would be a great place to get involved with. Being a very personable guy, he got to know the staff, what the Y was all…