I grew up in Kingsport and my first job at 16 years of age was working in the dental office I now own. I went to Knoxville for college and then Memphis for dental school. After graduation, my husband and I lived and worked in
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. I’m so fortunate to have grown up in a loving and faith filled household which provided me a strong foundation for my life. I’m a graduate of the University
My name is Patti Baker, I am the mother of three daughters; Aubrey, Maria, Sophia. I consider them to be my greatest blessing. I have a wonderful son-in-law: Sam Taylor and I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother this summer. I own and manage
“Win the morning, and you win the day.” The alarm goes off, but Dr. Angela Cameron is already awake. She lies in bed for a moment, focusing on at least five people or things for which she feels gratitude. Taking time to reflect in silence, she
Story by Matt Penix With his black and red baseball hat turned backwards, it was easy to see the little boy’s eyes narrow, his chin square up. Grit and determination bubbled up from within. His face was steeped in it. From his vantage point on third base,
Story by Lexie Little More than a quarter of Sullivan County adults use tobacco. Nearly 73 percent chart as overweight or obese. While indulging on southern scratch biscuits and lighting up cigarettes reflect cultural norms in the region, such habits contribute to growing trends that adversely
Story by Lexie Little East Tennesseans embrace the moniker “Volunteer.” However, hands-on help might not always be a possibility for those with limited time, limited means, or those who simply remain unsure of how to help their communities. But one Tri-Cities group aims to help those
