I'm a real estate developer and general contractor. So if you are into historic architecture, interior design, or even excel sheets and finance I can talk shop with you.

I travel often and have a small office in Knoxville, TN that I can host at. It is perfect for someone that wants to fly in cheaply to McGee Tyson Airport on Allegiant and head to the mountains to check out Cades Cove, Grotto Falls (waterfall you can walk behind), or even Rocky Top - where one of the best college football fight songs was ever written.

The office has a small bed and is sparsely furnished, but it has hi-speed wi-fi for people that need to work remotely. It also has a nice shower with a jacuzzi tub for after a long day of hiking.

The office is located next to The University of Tennessee's sorority village, so it is a pretty safe area even if the building it is in isn't the most amazing spot to look at.

Depending on the season, I have a boat and house in West Knoxville. Definitely depends on my availability, but it is always a great time to go to all the different restaurants and boat docks along the water to catch live music, a bite to eat, or a drink or two.

I used to be a pro open water swimmer and swam in college, so if you like to do yoga, play tennis, swim, bike, hike, or kayak I would probably be a good host for you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people; learn about different cultures; tell some stories and listen to a few; new experiences

Interests

• yoga
• boating
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• tennis
• swimming
• watching football
• hot yoga

Music, Movies, and Books

Music
Live shows in Knoxville - Knoxville market square will put on free live jazz shows during the summer on Tuesday or Thursday nights.

There are also bluegrass/folk shows that are free at the convention center Friday's at noon.

I may play music when I wake up - so if you don't want me to wake you up - tell me to listen to my earbuds 😂.

Movies
Spy films, and yes I have watched the notebook and I am not ashamed. Braveheart holds a special spot in my heart - can't lie!

Books
I read voraciously. You are welcome to borrow anything I have while you are in town.

Authors
Faulkner
F Scott Fitzgerald
Norman Vincent Peale
Mark Batterson
William Poorvu
Zig Ziglar
Dale Carnegie
Plenty more...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam a 12 mile open water race in Charleston, SC in 4 hours and 22 mins.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach
- really just advice; I don't stop talking
Open Water Swimming
Boating
Day Hike Guide
Yoga for beginners

Learn
Scuba
Private Pilot License
Yoga

Share
Southern Hospitality
You tell me - I'll see if I know someone that can help

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've lived in numerous different places in the United States - Colorado Springs, Denver, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Knoxville, Bethesda, Nashville, and a couple more...it has given me friends all over the place, so maybe I can help you network to another place you want to visit.

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Cayman Islands, Mexico