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Bill Rich

Bill Rich

North Knoxville Medical Center

CEO

Hometown: Columbus, OH

What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now?

Knoxville to be a city with a distinct balance of big-city opportunity with a accessible, collaborative hometown feel. To be America's premier mountain-river city - a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community where natural beauty fuels economic innovation, and southern hospitality meets modern opportunity, making Knoxville the ultimate destination to build a life, a career, and a legacy.

What is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret?

The city's diversity. From local businesses, unique restaurants, numerous outdoor activities and active downtown scene.

What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?

Affordable housing plan with supporting infrastructure.

What is your favorite Knoxville memory?

What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand?

Current book is How Key West Killed JFK

What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?

What my boss finds interesting, I find fascinating.

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?

Knowledge not shared with others is a lost opportunity.

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