Meet Bill Haslam - A Leader for Knoxville

Bill Haslam is a successful business leader, civic volunteer and a family man. Through firsthand experience and observation he has learned what is needed to move Knoxville forward.

After graduation from Emory University, Bill went on to become president of Pilot Corporation, which has grown to operate in 39 states with more than 11,000 employees.

Bill is also principal owner of the Tennessee Smokies, an East Tennessee AA baseball team.

He served as chief executive officer of Saks Direct, an e-commerce and catalog division of Saks Fifth Avenue.

Away from work, Bill has aspired to better our community through civic involvement with several organizations such as:

United Way of Greater Knoxville - Chairman of the Board and Campaign Chair
Project GRAD - Chairman of the Board and President
Emerald Avenue Youth Foundation - Advisory Board
Young Life of Knoxville - Committee Chairman and Board Member
Cornerstone Foundation - Board of Directors
Leadership Knoxville
Salvation Army - Chairman of the Board
Foothills Land Conservatory - Campaign Chairman
Knoxville Museum of Art - Vice Chair
East Tennessee Center for Non-Profit Management - Chairman of the Board
Nine Counties. One Vision. - Diversity Task Force
Knoxville Community Development Corporation - Board of Commissioners
Family of Bill Haslam
Crissy, Annie, Bill, Will, and Leigh Haslam
Bill and his family are active members of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, where Bill has served as an elder for 18 years.

Throughout his many commitments, Bill has remained dedicated to his family. From coaching over 30 youth sport teams to active participation in school activities, Bill has been an energetic and involved dad.

Bill's wife, Crissy, is a tireless supporter of Knoxville. She currently serves on the boards of Child and Family Services, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Young Life of Knoxville, Beck Cultural Exchange Center and the Salvation Army.

Bill and Crissy have three children: Will, 21, Annie, 19, and Leigh, 17.
Mayor Haslam’s Vision for the Next Four Years
Four years ago when I was planning my campaign for mayor I presented our list of priorities - stronger and safer neighborhoods, good jobs, downtown, and quality city services while keeping taxes as low as possible. With your help and that of city council we have accomplished a lot in each of these areas. But there is much more we can do. I am asking for your support to keep our city moving forward as I seek a second term as mayor of Knoxville.
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Paid for by the Bill Haslam for Mayor campaign, Wayne A. Ritchie II, treasurer.
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Moving Knoxville Forward

Since Bill Haslam became Mayor in 2003, positive changes have come to Knoxville.

Mast General Store is now an integral business breathing new life into downtown Knoxville.

The new Riviera Theatre from Regal Cinemas now gathers movie goers downtown.

A new waterfront along South Knoxville is currently being discussed and will embrace downtown Knoxville in the future.

A new 311 Call Center is in place and answering citizen's calls regarding City Services.

Please join us as we keep moving Knoxville forward.