Episode 8 - "Matthew DeBardelaben: Standing up for Knoxville’s Spirit"

Guest: Matthew DeBardelaben, Candidate for Knoxville City Council – District 4In this week’s episode of Tea Thyme with J.J., we sit down with commercial real estate broker and Knoxville City Council candidate Matthew DeBardelaben for a thoughtful, grounded conversation about what it really means to serve as a fiduciary - not just in business, but in community life.Matthew shares how his background in commercial real estate shapes his approach to growth, infrastructure, and accountability. And how the same principles of trust, stewardship, and long-term vision can help Knoxville navigate its next chapter.We talk about the proposed ½-cent special-option sales-tax increase, what responsible development looks like for a city on the rise, and how to keep our neighborhoods safe, supported, and sustainable without losing that unmistakable Knoxville spirit that makes this place home.💬 Walk the Talk. Civic-minded Responsibility. Knoxville Spirit.🔗 Learn more at https://www.matthewforknoxville.com#Knoxville #CommunityGrowth #LocalVoices #TeaThymeWithJJ