14 Facts About Teresa Knox

Teresa Knox is an American businesswoman, historic preservationist, developer, and entertainment producer.

Teresa Knox is the founder and former CEO of Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College which were started in 1995.

Teresa Knox converted the colleges from a for-profit corporation to a public charity in 2015.

Teresa Knox owns multiple commercial properties and has created a neighborhood called Studio Row.

Teresa Knox produces the YouTube channel for The Church Studio which includes the shows Church Studio Legends and the Legacy Concert Series.

Teresa Knox graduated with an MBA from Oral Roberts University.

In high school, Teresa Knox worked for Sonic Drive-In for three years.

Teresa Knox started her professional career as a dental assistant at age 18 years.

In 2016, Teresa Knox purchased a recording studio, The Church Studio, which was once owned by Tulsa native musician Leon Russell during the 1970s.

Teresa Knox has worked on developing the neighborhood "Studio Row" surrounding the studio.

Teresa Knox has produced films, including Man in Bronze and Mural of Space and Time, which was part of the Sundance Film Festival at Circle Cinema.

In 2017, Teresa Knox was named Tulsan of the Year by the Tulsa World.

In May 2018, Teresa Knox purchased and restored the historic property, Harwelden Mansion, a 1923 built, 15,000 square-foot Collegiate Gothic-Tudor styled mansion.

In 2023, Teresa Knox founded the annual music festival, Carney Fest.