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Mark A. Hurst
Pellissippi State Community College
Vice President for Administrative Affairs
Hometown: Morristown, TN
What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now?
My vision for Knoxville 10 years from now would include increasing the amount of affordable housing to allow for lower rent or more individuals to own a home within the county. Additionally, transportation upgrades to include roads and additional mass transit opportunities.
What is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret?
Vibrant downtown is not as well-known as other cities our size.
What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?
I would expand transportation options to travel throughout Knoxville. Let's be better in this area than what is expected of a city our size.
What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand?
AI with Intention: The Leadership Guide for Higher Education
What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?
Keep learning and always check in with your boss before leaving was advice shared with me the first 6 months I began working full time.
What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?
Think of others and not yourself.
