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# THE SMOKIES ARE CHANGING. ARE YOU READY?

## What's REALLY Coming to Sevier County?

An Interactive Roundtable Discussion on Development, Downtown Revitalization, Growth & Opportunity

Sevier County is evolving, and the decisions being made today could shape the future of our communities, businesses, and real estate market for years to come.

Join us for our November GRID Smokies Meetup featuring an interactive roundtable discussion with Austin Williams, Founder of Compass, and Macee Tinker, Marketing Director of Compass.
Both are Sevier County natives who are actively involved in local development, downtown revitalization, and community initiatives.

This isn't your typical presentation. We're bringing the conversation to the table! You'll have the opportunity to hear firsthand perspectives, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with others who care about the future of the Smokies.

### What We'll Discuss

🏗️ Development & Growth – What's changing across Sevier County, and what could be coming next?
🏘️ Downtown Revitalization – How are our downtown communities being transformed, and what does that mean for local businesses?
💰 Real Estate & Investment Opportunities – How could growth create new opportunities for property owners, investors, and entrepreneurs?
🚧 Challenges & Opportunities – How do we balance development, infrastructure, tourism, and preserving what makes the Smokies special?
🔮 The Future of Sevier County – What might our communities look like in the next 5–10 years?

### 🎤 Meet Our Guests

Austin Williams | Founder, Compass
A Sevier County native, Austin founded Compass in 2018 with a vision to thoughtfully shape the future of East Tennessee through purpose-driven development.
Under his leadership, Compass has grown into a fully integrated real estate development platform with more than $450 million in completed and active developments across the region.
His portfolio includes The Lodges at Reedmont ($200M), Living Fully Sevierville ($63M), and The Lofts in Pigeon Forge ($35M), along with more than $80 million in strategic acquisitions.
Austin has also played a key role in revitalizing Downtown Sevierville through projects including The Appalachian, The Pines Downtown, and The Davis. He previously served as Chairman of the Sevierville Commons Association and remains actively involved in local civic leadership.

Macee Tinker | Marketing Director, Compass
Macee joined Compass Ventures in 2020 after earning her B.A. in Communication Studies with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
A Sevier County native and Gatlinburg-Pittman High School valedictorian, Macee specializes in communications, social media strategy, marketing, and operations for Compass.
Passionate about people, business, and the future of her hometown, she is a Leadership Tomorrow graduate (Class of 2022) and serves with the Sevierville Commons Association, Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center's Associate Board as Marketing Officer, and the Leadership Tomorrow Advisory Board.

### 🤝 Your Voice Matters in This Conversation!

Whether you're a Realtor, real estate investor, developer, contractor, business owner, or simply passionate about the future of the Smokies, we want you at the table!

Come ready to ask questions, exchange perspectives, learn from local leaders, and build relationships with people who are helping shape our community's future.

Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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