Jordan Mollenhour

Jordan Mollenhour

What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now?

My vision is that Knoxville would serve as a model for what other cities (of all sizes) across Tennessee can achieve through respectful debate, genuine collaboration, principled leadership, and insightful policy-making. Positive results will follow.

What are you reading that is on your nightstand?

Wall Street Journal (daily), Outsiders by William N. Thorndike Jr., The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris, My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, Coup by Keel Hunt

What is your favorite Knoxville memory?

After 9/11, Knoxville neighbors helped those who were stranded from flight cancellations, volunteered as first responders at Ground Zero, and resolved to defeat those who attacked our sister NYC and our country. In the face of tragedy, our compassion and our courage were on display.

What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?

Stephen Mangum (Dean of UT’s College of Business) once reminded me that infractions are committed by folks who are otherwise good people most of the time. He highlighted the importance of giving grace, being patient, and reserving judgment.

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?

Each person you meet is a lens through which your life could be measured. Never miss an opportunity to polish that lens by being patient, kind, and humble and by being eager to listen, encourage, and learn. Be Compassionate. Be Bold. Be Fearless.

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