Mark McKnight is the Executive Director of Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center. In this first half of our conversation we discuss Mark's transition from leading one of Chattanooga's most exciting startups to leading one of our community's oldest nature conservatories as well as the creation and history of Reflection Riding.

Referenced in this episode:

• Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center website - https://reflectionriding.org/www
• Roots Rated - https://rootsrated.com/
• Mark's Opinion Piece in the Times Free Press - http://bit.ly/2P0pRKG