Adam Caraco
Adam was raised in upstate NY. He moved to Knoxville in 2007. He has primarily worked in non-profits since relocating to East Tennessee. He served an Americorps term with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, worked at Stanley’s Greenhouse, managed Knox Recycling Coalition, co-directed Beardsley community farm, and is currently the Assistant Director…
Taiwo (Tye) Sutton
Taiwo (Tye) Sutton, is the Executive Principal at Vine Middle School as he is from Dayton,Ohio married to Holly Sutton and a father to 6 children. As Fall of 2024 will mark his 30th yearin education. Mr. Sutton spent his 1st as year principal at Vine Middle Magnet School (previously…
Nick Thompson
Nick learned to protect the native landscape of East Tennessee from a very young age. Born and raised in Knoxville, he comes from a long line of Appalachian land stewards who taught him the importance of caring deeply about the land and its people. Take a walk with Nick and…
Erica Lisowe
Erica’s favorite pastime as a young child was creating a “garden” wherever she was, out of whatever materials she could find. Now she is in the business of creating gardens, and she couldn’t be more thrilled. Originally from Raleigh, NC, Erica studied Biological Engineering at NC State University. Wanting a…
Femeika Elliott
Femeika Elliott is a dedicated food activist and social entrepreneur based in Knoxville, Tennessee, committed to addressing health disparities and promoting food justice within marginalized communities. Her initiatives focus on increasing access to nutritious food, enhancing maternal health, and preserving cultural heritage. Meik Meals In 2019, Elliott founded Meik Meals,…
Ben Conaway
Ben has worked as an athletic trainer in the Knoxville area since moving here in 2010. He is currently employed by Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic and has recently taken on the full-time role at South Doyle High School after previously serving in the same capacity at Fulton High School. In 2018,…