East Tennessean of the Year
HONORING AN EAST TENNESSEE HISTORY MAKER
2023 East Tennessean of the Year is Rick Barnes.
Established in 2011 by the East Tennessee Historical Society Board of Directors, the award periodically recognizes and honors an East Tennessee history maker who is an ambassador for the region and represents integrity, dignity, leadership, and the volunteer spirit. The award is given to an East Tennessean with either a recent accomplishment or a compilation of accomplishments in fields such as history, politics, entertainment, education, research, or humanitarian work that improves the lives of others.
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Jenny and Randy Boyd
Lamar Alexander
Phillip Edward Fulmer
Natalie L. Haslam
Autry O.V. “Pete” DeBusk
Roy Kramer
Jack Hanna
Governor Bill Haslam
2023 Presenting Sponsors
2023 Table Hosts
Sandy and Hank Bertelkamp
Kati and Jim Blalock/
Sandy and Gary Wade
Jenny and Randy Boyd
Cindi and Pete Debusk
First Century Bank
First Horizon Bank
Ann and Sam Furrow
Gulf & Ohio Railways
Tyler Janow and Anthony Wilson/Raymond James
Rodney Lawler
Sherri Parker Lee
Therese Ann and Tim Matthews/
Nancy and Charlie Wagner
Jack Mills
Mox Car
The Trust Company
Brenda and Charlie Tombras/
Kreis Beall and Michael White
Susan Richardson Williams
In-Kind Sponsors
Kristin Williams/Graphic Design
Flowers by Miki