I've lived in the Kingsport and Gray area since 1981. 

My husband Bob and I have two daughters Shelly and Lori, both were raised in this area. Our oldest daughter Shelly and her husband Chris still live in Gray with our two beautiful granddaughters, Danielle and Karlie.  Our daughter Lori and her husband Aaron live in Savannah, Georgia.  My dear Mom also lives in Gray.

The reason I'm called the "BEAR LADY"  is because Bob and I collect teddy bears, especially "Boyd's Bears".  I have a  large white bear named "MAX" that rides around with me all over town.  The kids love him and so do most adults.  You may even see a certain husband dressed as "MAX" on certain occasions.   You never know what charity function that he might show up at. 

We are sponsors of the "CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK" and "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS".