Knoxville Is The Maker City
Where We've Been
In 2016, Knoxville embraced the maker movement, recognizing the significant economic impact of creative entrepreneurs and small-scale manufacturing. With leadership from the Mayor’s Maker Council and the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, The Maker City has prospered.
Today, more than 900 makers belong to The Maker City and the directory houses to more than 350 makers. Maker events bring together more and more participants annually, fostering connections and collaboration.
Where We're Going
The Maker City aims to develop a shared vision for our region’s diverse maker community and raise awareness of the local maker movement and its associated micro-economies.
We will promote local goods and services and connect makers with opportunities. We will address government policies and regulatory issues that impact maker businesses and develop new revenue sources to support The Maker City initiatives.
The Mayor's Maker Council
Vision
To build a sustainable creative community.
Mission
To promote equity in our creative economy by fostering relationships between makers and consumers, by building networks of public technological, and financial resources, and by creating educational opportunities and partnerships.
Values
Accessibility – Community – Inclusion – Inspiration – Sustainability
2024 - 25 Mayor's Maker Council
- Jonathan Clark, ART.Official Intelligence
- Joseph Woods, Black Atticus
- Bailey Foster, Real Good Kitchen
- Kami Astro, Corte-Land Art House
- Amelia Galvas, Aviary Broom Co.
- Shannon Herron, Dogwood Arts
- Tuyen Ho, Hexcode
- Hannah Houser, Hannah Houser
- Aaron Ingram, Aaron Ingram Photography
- Alex Jaynes, A. Jaynes Woodworks
- Ashlee Mays, Museum of Infinite Outcomes
- Ty Murray, Ty’s Eye & The Bottom
- Brianna “Foxy” Officer, The Fox Den Hair
- Diahn Ott, Diahn Ott Studio
- Jaleria Rivera, SpaceCraft
- Jondale Stratton, KnoxMakers
Council Support Staff
Anne Templeton, Director of Maker Initiatives
Jim Biggs, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
Courtney Hendricks, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
Chris McAdoo, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
Kelsi Walker, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
- Holly Rainey, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
Kara Finger, City of Knoxville
Jennifer Searle, City of Knoxville