About Me

Hi! I’m Vickie Jennings, a senior marketing student with a lot of love for the creative side of marketing. I was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, but I grew up in Etta, Mississippi. Coming to the University of Tennessee was a no-brainer—I’d spent years visiting the Smoky Mountains and fell in love with East Tennessee’s energy and scenic charm. Knoxville feels like a second home, and I’m always out exploring new spots, trying local restaurants, or just enjoying everything the city has to offer.

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In my downtime, I love to read (especially contemporary romance novels), make clay creations, and hang out with friends. Both hobbies are great ways to unwind, and they give me a mental reset when school gets intense. I started making clay art in the summer of 2024, and it’s become a new passion—I especially enjoy crafting tiny fridge magnets!

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Family is everything to me, and leaving them for college has been one of the toughest parts of the journey. I’m very close with my younger brother. My family and I are all huge travelers, and my parents gave my brother, Mikel, and I the chance to see so much of the country growing up. My favorite memory is our six-week RV trip along the West Coast when I was 14. We’ve also traveled to Italy as a family, and I was lucky enough to explore Scotland and Ireland in 2022.