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Nigeria RPCV Johnny Kimmons
Nigeria RPCV Johnny Kimmons
JOHNNY KIMMONS
MASTER BUILDER
Johnny Kimmons, BS Geology and MS Biology, moved to the Sequatchie Valley with his wife, Carol and his sons, Patrick and Joel, in 1971. They began clearing land, planting gardens and orchards, and building a home, Moonshadow. In 1993, he, Carol and Patrick realized that their knowledge of the land, their sustainable lifestyle and their experience with ecological construction and technology should form the basis for the Sequatchie Valley Institute. Johnny's major interest is in the design, building and maintenance of SVI structures, which is challenging but rewarding work. For the past 8 years, he has taught Biology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Johnny has also taught science in Nigeria (Peace Corps), Turkey, India, Haiti, the Sequatchie Valley and Guam. He is an avid tennis player.