2021 Tribute to Women Honorees

Nina Gray

Nina’s passion for helping others is highlighted throughout her professional career and through her devotion to community volunteerism. In retirement, Nina did not rest. Her [...]

Billie Schneider

The Saint Anne Catholic School would love to recognize our principal, Ms. Billie Schneider as a 2021 Tribute to Women Honoree!  To say we have a [...]

Jessica Jane Rucker

At the tender age of 15, Jessica suffered the devastating loss of the most important women in her life-her Mother. Fortunately, Jessica was blessed [...]

Peggy Donaldson

My mother significantly encouraged my spiritual, physical, and academic growth in life. I did not realize I was following in my mother's footsteps as [...]

Jewel Bell

Jewel is a pillar of the community, serving various roles at King University, Lee Street Baptist Church, the YWCA of Bristol’s Board of Directors, [...]

Jean Peace

Jean you are a strong, bright light that sees what needs to be done and then you follow through until it is completed. You [...]

Sonie Schermer

She has been engaged in showcasing the majesty of our natural environment for over 30 years. She is a true champion for residents and [...]

Lisa Cofer

Lisa, there is no one with a bigger heart than yours in our community. The time, effort, and dedication you have given to help [...]

Susan Benton

Loving, caring, kind, compassionate; these are all adjectives that describe my dear sister Susan. Above all else, her greatest attribute is that of “care-giver”. Being [...]

Sharon Mooney

Sharon has a radiant light which shines through her beautiful smile, her loyal friendship and her kind gentle heart. Sharon's gift of listening and [...]

Carrie Upshaw

To have known Carrie Upshaw was to appreciate her compassion and loving touch towards everyone she met. Kingsport is a better place because [...]

Anne Johnson

The Kindergarten class at Saint Anne Catholic School would love to recognize Mrs. Anne Johnson as a 2021 Tribute to Women Honoree.  Although this [...]

Nell Bieger

Nell, your expert legal wisdom is greatly appreciated, but even more important is your kindness and loving caring which you give to all. Thank [...]

Ida M Allison

My Mom, As the Organizer General of our family, she managed the eight of us as trainees guided to live by the golden rule. An [...]

Lisa Baker

Lisa Baker is running a Friesian Breeding Program, Boarding Barn and Riding Instruction Business in Bluff City, TN. But what she really does is so [...]

Claire Doherty

Claire Doherty’s love for and commitment to Bristol began when she came to live here 36 years ago. As a member of Newcomers & Friends, [...]

Jean McCort

Often working quietly behind the scene, Jean is an inspirational woman who has shared her talents, gifts and light to empower and nurture community [...]