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Taylor Ogle
Five Oaks Development Group
Partner
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now?
For us to be warm and welcoming to folks moving into our region while maintaining our values and identities as a community.
What is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret?
That Scrambled Jake's is open Monday - Thursday.
What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?
A rising tide lifts all boats. For Knoxville to have a regional mindset. In that light, bring people together and build consensus where possible. Also, to encourage collaboration and open/honest dialogue despite differences. We can move forward with disagreements if we share a common good.
What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand?
Currently on my nightstand would be: When Prayer Becomes Real by Kyle Strobel and John Coe. The central theme is about moving from a performative and predictive prayer life to one marked by honesty and genuine communion with God.
What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?
A seminary professor at Dallas would say "You teach what you know, but you reproduce what you are." It seems we ultimately imitate someone's character and habits more than their words.
What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?
No more haircuts.



