Johnny Molloy is a self-employed outdoor writer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. Johnny has authored over 85 outdoor books covering hiking, paddling, camping, outdoor how-to and true adventure. A Christian, Gideon, native Tennessean and free-market capitalist, he was born in Memphis and moved to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee. It was in Knoxville where he developed his love of the natural world that has since become the primary focus of his life.