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,…
Chris Battle Bio
Chris Battle, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, is an alumnus of Morehouse College and holds Master’s degrees in Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and in Hebrew Bible from Cincinnati Bible College. He has served as pastor in several cities including Bowling Green, KY, Hackensack, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Knoxville,…
Caesar Stair III Bio
L. Caesar Stair III is one of the founders of the Knox County CommunityGardens and Growers’ Alliance. After retiring from practicing law, he became a Master Gardener in 2017.In 2020 and 2021 he served as President of the Knox County MasterGardeners and in 2022 and 2023 as Past-President. Inspired by…