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Helene Sinnreich

Helene Sinnreich

University of Tennessee

Head of Religious Studies Department

Hometown: New Brunswick, NJ

What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now?

A growing, thriving city.

What is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret?

Colonel's Cafe

What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?

Expand our public transportation.

What is your favorite Knoxville memory?

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

Elie Wiesel's Night

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

When in a leadership position, it is more important to give people what they need to succeed rather than ensuring everyone gets the same thing. - Martha Pallante

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

You have the emotional fortitude of to become a Holocaust scholar. Buy as much apple stock that you can.

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