Matthew Robinson

Matthew Robinson

I’m a violence interrupter for Turn Up Knox with a passion for mentoring. I grew up in Knoxville in the Christenberry area and come from humble beginnings. I have taken chances in my life that I believed at the time would deliver the lifestyle that I desired. Those choices ended up landing me somewhere I didn’t want to be, incarcerated. After paying back my debt to society, I chose to take a different approach on life! I started a painting company that’s flourishing and began working with Turn Up Knox. Working with Turn Up Knox has opened doors for me to work with other nonprofits in the area and some outside our area, that are focused on bettering our community. I have the opportunity to help others that may be on the wrong path by offering services as well as referring outside services to the high risk individuals that really need it! I aim to be better by being a part of the solution, also by doing better and being a walking example of what I want to see in others!