Bio

Lou Browning III / Knox County

A Knoxville native and graduate of the University of Tennessee, Lou is President and CEO of Summit South Mortgage, which he founded in 2002 as a mortgage brokerage firm.


He is responsible for mortgage loan production and oversees the strategic direction of the company. Lou has over 15 years’ experience and has closed more than $750 million in mortgage loans during his career. His goal as a planning commissioner is to promote residential growth, means to homeownership, preservation of real estate values, and responsible economic development.

Planning Commission
  • Active Term 2018-2028