Staff - Knox Heritage

Our Staff

Christine Cloninger

Executive Director

Christine brings years of nonprofit experience to her role at Knox Heritage, and thrives on using her organizational and relationship building skills to make an impact in the community. Prior to joining the Knox Heritage team, Christine served as the Senior Development Manager for the Tennessee Chapter of JDRF. A longtime Knoxvillian, she earned her BS in Communications from the University of Tennessee in 2004. When she is not working, Christine is probably at an estate sale.

Hollie Cook

Director of Education & Research

Hollie joined Knox Heritage in August 2003 and currently serves as the Director of Education and Research. She earned her BA in Art History from the University of Tennessee in 2002. Hollie served on the Board of Directors of the East Tennessee Design Center from 2014 until 2020, and currently serves on the Community Engagement Committee at the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation.

Lacey Mellott

Director of Development

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.