Episode One - Introduction to A New Knoxville

This is the first episode of A New Knoxville, hosted by Alex Lavidge. Each episode of A New Knoxville hereafter will showcase short 10 to 15 minute interviews with entrepreneurs and thought leaders in economic development who discuss their holistic approach toward supporting innovation, startups, and the creative class. After a few episodes we hope you’ll start to recognize some recurring patterns and acknowledge, just as we do at Knoxville Overground, the inter-complexity of any creative ecosystem that allows startups and self-employed professionals to thrive. At Knoxville Overground we strongly believe that predictable success, in any area, is as much about individual merit as it is about being in the right environment with the proper support systems in place. Also discussed in this podcast is a description of the book that will result from this podcast series as well as a brief description of the purpose of Knoxville Overground.