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Knoxville thrives as UTK continues its rise as a top-tier destination for academic excellence and AI innovation, attracting talent, fueling industry growth, and elevating the city's role in the knowledge economy.

Knoxville's best-kept secret is its incredible local food scene - an underrated but vibrant mix of chef-driven restaurants, hidden gems, and authentic Southern flavor.

I'd work to position Knoxville as a financial hub by attracting PE and VC firms - leveraging UTK's talent, strong community ties, and Knoxville's affordable cost of living and access to major markets to grow opportunity and long-term investment.

As a freshman in 1998, nothing topped the energy of that championship season. A few of us scraped together just enough money to see UT win the SEC title game - an unforgettable experience.

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Bet on yourself. Invest in your growth. Staying present, taking risks, and choosing curiosity over comfort will create a life and leadership style that benefits far more than just you. Combination of mentors.

Pursue what excites you. Take risks and don't fear failure, that's where real growth happens. Stay curious, be a lifelong learner. The chances you don't take will stay with you longer than the ones that don't go as planned.