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Cookeville Lifestyle · Winter 2024

Cookeville's Most Influential People 2024

Influence doesn’t always come with a title. This class of twelve leads hospitals and radio shows, coaches athletes, builds community online and shows up for families when it matters most.

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The 2024 honorees

Molly Brown

Influence away from the spotlight

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Marc Burnett

Athlete, advocate, leader

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Shan Stout

Director of Tourism

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Matt & Macy Collins

Turning tragedy into purpose

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Dr. Paige Gernt

Caring for patients since 2005

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Mark Wilson

A servant leader for student-athletes

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Andrea Burkhard

Leading with compassion

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Jason Grider & Sheila Scruggs

70 combined years in radio

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Mitchell White

Talent, passion and opportunity

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Woman smiling in professional attire for Upper Cumberland Lifestyle feature.

Buffy Key

CEO, Cookeville Regional Medical Center

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Man smiling, sitting indoors with greenery and brick wall background.

Blair Dudley

Founder, Hip Cookeville

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Woman smiling in floral dress at Upper Cumberland Lifestyle event.

Becky Davidson

Serving families with special needs

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