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I hope Knoxville finds the sweet spot between prosperity and conservancy. Our city is a vibrant place with a rich history and a distinctive vibe. We must evolve and expand with intention while maintaining our unique character and sense of community.

Knoxville has a thriving yoga community thanks to Philip Clift, the force behind Renegade Yoga Institute. It's a locally owned boutique studio in Bearden that features authentic Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, and it's where I find my bliss.

Let's revisit the conversation about consolidating Knoxville and Knox County governments. We're experiencing unprecedented population growth and a surge in business development, so it's timely and relevant to explore our options.

Those rare and magical snowstorms when the whole city stood still and rapt. School closed for days and days. No mobile devices interrupted being out in it. The Knoxville snow of my childhood was wet and heavy and utterly unfazed by the chaos it caused.

"Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. It's the only book I've ever read twice.

My father was both my mentor and my role model. Late in his life, Dad told me happiness was a choice he had made every single day. "Choose to be happy" is the best advice he gave me. That, and, "Eat the elephant one bite at a time."

Speak your truth and don't try to please everyone. Have firm boundaries and learn to say no. Don't make yourself smaller to make other people feel bigger. Be kind. Always.