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Cookeville Lifestyle · Premiere Issue

Cookeville's Most Influential People 2022

The first class, named in Cookeville Lifestyle’s premiere issue: leaders in health care, radio, education, law enforcement and local business who helped shape the city.

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The 2022 honorees

Man smiling with glasses and a cap, representing the friendly community of Upper Cumberland.

Philip Gibbons

50+ years in Cookeville radio

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Community police officer in Upper Cumberland, Tennessee, promoting safety and engagement.

Lt. Mitch Harrington

Law enforcement and community service

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Senior couple smiling, celebrating life in Upper Cumberland.

Dr. Phil & Kari Oldham

Tennessee Tech

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Police officer in uniform, representing community safety and service in Upper Cumberland.

Marc deClaire

Cookeville Human Fund

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Two Red Silo Brewing Company staff members smiling in a studio shot.

Mark Van der Bleek & Jim Helton

Red Silo

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Smiling woman with brown hair and earrings, wearing a blue dress, representing local lifestyle and c.

Cigi England

The Exceptional Bean

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Portrait of a smiling man wearing a white shirt and pink bow tie, representing the vibrant community.

Ben Prine

Chick-fil-A Cookeville

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Woman smiling in casual black top and ripped jeans, representing vibrant lifestyle in Upper Cumberla.

Ashley Swann

Food to the Rescue

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African American woman smiling in black sleeveless top for Upper Cumberland Lifestyle.

Shaquawana Wester

Youth mentorship

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Woman smiling, professional headshot for Upper Cumberland Lifestyle.

Lisa Bumbalough

Putnam County Health Department

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Business professional smiling in a formal suit and tie, representing Upper Cumberland Lifestyle.

John Bell

Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation

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Smiling man in casual shirt, representing Upper Cumberland Lifestyle.

Damon “Dee” Prince

Turning adversity into advocacy

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Senior woman smiling, representing community lifestyle in Upper Cumberland.

Melinda Keifer

Leading the Upper Cumberland with love

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The launch party

Celebrating the class

The premiere issue launch party, celebrating the first Most Influential class.

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Community group at ribbon-cutting event in Upper Cumberland.
Elegant champagne glasses filled with sparkling wine for a celebration.
Glasses of whiskey on a table at an Upper Cumberland Lifestyle event.
Upper Cumberland Lifestyle magazine brochures on a wooden table.
Woman holding Upper Cumberland Lifestyle magazine on wooden table.

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