Our Staff

Christine Cloninger has over a decade of nonprofit experience and has been serving as Knox Heritage’s Executive Director since 2022. Her passion for preservation was inspired by her maternal grandmother, Ruby, a born-and-bred Knoxvillian who loved to share stories of the city in which she grew up. Ruby’s stories made Christine realize that places are more than their location or their architectural details, they are essential components of a community’s stories and shared history. Christine currently serves on Fountain City Town Hall’s Board of Directors. When Christine is not working or volunteering, she is probably at an estate sale.

Hollie joined Knox Heritage in August 2003 and is currently the Director of Preservation Services. She holds a BA in Art History from the University of Tennessee, which she earned in 2002. Hollie served on the Board of Directors for the East Tennessee Design Center from 2014 to 2020 and is presently a member of the Board of Directors for AIA East Tennessee.

Lacey aims to share the stories of Knoxville’s historic places with a new generation of preservationists. She comes to Knox Heritage with years of fundraising experience, specializing in campaign management, events, and donor relations. Lacey has a BFA in Theatre Stage Management from Shenandoah Conservatory where she honed her creativity and project management skills. She serves on the board for the Association of Fundraising Professionals and is a member of the Junior League. Lacey enjoys painting, ice skating, and visiting local parks with her dog.

Erin has always lived in Knoxville and loves sharing the history that makes it special. She has a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Tennessee in 2023, was a published writer for Jewelry Television, and is a skilled self-taught photographer. Combined with her artistic eye and passion for connecting with others, she creates fresh, visually appealing digital and print content to generate interest in historic preservation from community members of all kinds. In her spare time, she’s usually listening to jazz, drinking tea, or watching old movies.