Nicki Dawson

CFO Connor Concepts, Inc. Greeneville, TN

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What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now? Thriving economy; safe environment; diverse, peaceful and aligned neighbors; strong schools; affordable housing; great healthcare. What is Knoxville’s Best Kept Secret? Zoo Knoxville. What would you do to strengthen Knoxville? I honestly don’t yet know enough about the needs of the city to answer this question well. Hope to have a great answer to this after completing LK! What is your favorite Knoxville memory? Lots of great memories of fall football Saturdays…especially last year’s UT/AL game. Go Vols! What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand? Legendary Service (on nightstand) What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor? Not everyone is going to like you. Just be yourself and do your best. – my Mom What advice would you give to your 16 year old self? Don’t be in such a hurry to start adulting.