Johnny Lynch
Mayor, Businessman, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Farmer & Artist

Community Leadership:
Mayor, Town of Unicoi, TN  --  2004 to present
Alderman, Town of Unicoi, TN — 1994 to 2004
First Tennessee Development District Chairman — 2012
First Tennessee Human Resources Agency Treasurer — 2012
First Tennessee Human Resources Agency Chairman — 2008
Unicoi County Soil Conservation Board — 1980 to present, currently serving as Treasurer
Charter member, Black Bear Society, 1985

Business Experience:

Wildlife artist  — 1980 to present (produced commissioned artwork for wildlife organizations such as National Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited, National Owner, Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens, Unicoi, TN  — 1980 to present 
Farmer, Unicoi Co. — 1976 to present (beef cattle, hogs, corn)
Professional taxidermist — 1968 to 1976

Other Interests and Experience:

Wildlife rehabilitator — 1981 to present (licensed to rehabilitate class 2 wildlife, deer and bear)
Avid outdoorsman: hunting, fishing, and hiking
U.S. Army Medic SP-4 (served in Vietnam) — 1966 to 1968

Education:
East Tennessee State University --  Major in Biology, 1975–1977
Unicoi County High School --  Class of 1965