Meet the Emory Mills Team
Get to know the people who make our senior living community all it is
At Emory Mills, we’re all about people.
We know it’s people who make a thriving community, and we’ve taken care to build a strong, dedicated team to nurture and cultivate the spirit of connection, care, and compassion that define our mission as a senior living provider in Knoxville.
Our hand-picked team share our values and commitment to providing a warm, welcoming home for all our valued community members.
Together, we are here to ensure all our residents can thrive and enjoy the peace, comfort, and security they deserve.
We’re also here for you—because we know transitioning a loved one into assisted living or memory care is never an easy decision, and we want you to feel confident you made the right choice in Emory Mills.
That’s why we welcome family involvement, and our doors are always open if you need some info or would like to chat.
Get to know our amazing team and what they have to offer you. We’re all truly passionate about giving you the senior living experience you need, in a community that’s close to home.
Leslee Wilkinson
Executive Director
Leslee Wilkinson leads a dedicated team in providing compassionate care, specialized support, and best-in-class engagement for older adults in the Knoxville, TN, community. She believes that excellent leadership is rooted in serving others and considers it a privilege to serve the senior community.
The East Tennessee State University graduate began her career in pharmaceutical sales before gaining 14 years of experience in leadership at local senior living communities, where she nurtured valuable relationships with families and physicians, established and supported an excellent care team, and maintained high standards of care for all residents. She was inspired to focus on serving seniors and their families after seeing her mother’s strength in caring for her late father during his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Leslee, her husband Jason, their two children, and rescue puppy Cali are deeply rooted in the Knoxville community. Her son and daughter are University of Tennessee Volunteers. They are surrounded by family and friends that Leslee considers huge sources of inspiration in her life.
