Leadership Sevier

The LS Health and Human Services Team planned an exceptional session! The class gained valuable insight into the health and human services available throughout our community that help improve quality of life from beginning to end.

We started the day at the Sevierville Civic Center with a delicious breakfast from Reagan’s House of Pancakes - thank you for helping us kick off the morning!

Our first stop was LeConte Medical Center, where we heard from Aaron Burns- President and CAO, and toured the hospital to learn more about the top-notch medical services provided to our community.

Next, we traveled to Dollywood’s International Residence Hall for a wellness panel featuring Susan Loveday- VP of HR (and current LS participant!), Joey Buck- Wellness Chaplain, Samantha Rivera- Health Services Specialist, and Linda Woodward- Culture Ambassador and Chaplain. Pete Owens- VP of Marketing and PR (and LS Board Member!) made a special appearance! We also had the opportunity to see Dollywood’s wardrobe department, and Dollywood treated us to a fabulous lunch.

Our next stop was the My People Senior Activity Center. We heard from Ashley Sellers- Senior Center Activities Coordinator, and Danielle Rinker- 4-H Extension Agent. The group enjoyed an interactive drumming activity with Kaysie Adkins- FCS Extension Agent, and a fun movement session with Brandy Ball- PJ Parkinson’s Movement Leader (and current LS participant!).

We wrapped up the day at the Sevierville Community Center with a tour of the fitness and children’s areas led by Kelcey Carpenter- Sevierville Parks and Recreation Fitness Supervisor.

It was such a fun and educational day! THANK YOU to all of our speakers, hosts, and sponsors for investing your time, resources, and expertise into our class.

“Health and Human Services- more than you know, closer than you think.”

⭐️ THANK YOU Joe and Jessi Baker, founders of Ole Smoky Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewing Company, LT Classes of 2003 and 2004, for a wonderful Legacy Leader Luncheon and Fireside Chat! ⭐️

From building nationally recognized brands, to honoring the spirit, resilience, and traditions of Appalachian people through Mountain Ways, to empowering young dreamers through Moonshot, Joe and Jessi continue to make a tremendous impact on our community and beyond. They shared their inspiring story of entrepreneurship, leadership, and giving back to the place they call home.

In their honor, the book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” was donated to the Anna Porter Public Library.

Thank you to Embassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg for hosting us and for preparing a delicious lunch! And thank you to everyone who attended! 💚

Thank you, Logan (LT Class of 2005) and Mignonne (LS Class of 2015) Coykendall, President/Owner and Co-Owner of Hospitality Solutions, Inc., for an inspiring Legacy Leader Luncheon and Fireside Chat!

Mignonne and Logan are true examples of leaders in our community who give back. Their passion for service, leadership, and investing in others is felt across our community, and we are grateful for all they do.

In their honor, the book Hotel Fantastic was donated to the Anna Porter Public Library.

Thank you to Embassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg for hosting us and for the delicious lunch!

We are thankful for leaders like Logan and Mignonne who continue to introduce, inform, inspire, and involve others across our community.