05/21/2026
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.”
