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Danielle Bland

It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact number of lives inspired by Danielle Bland throughout her career as owner and artistic director of The Dance [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Vivian Crymble

Vivian has a heart of gold, and her generosity knows no bounds.  She gives and gives, and give some more.  As a past Rotary [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Mrs. Deb Miller

The Saint Anne Catholic School Junior Kindergarten class of 2021 is proud to recognize Mrs. Deb Miller as a Tribute to Women Honoree. To [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Jane Alma Manzi

Her devotion to her family was pure. Her legacy of unconditional love and support continues everyday to serve as a role model for her [...]

Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca is the type of person who her friends depend on–she’s the one who makes the plan, executes it, and makes sure everyone is [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]