Jake Boatright, Assistant Harbormaster, South Holston Lake; Bristol, Tennessee:
"Growing up in East Tennessee is a blessing that I often take for granted. The people are genuine, the surroundings are therapeutic, and the lessons learned just from talking to an 'old timer' will always be appreciated. Seeing what I know now, it's simple to see why people from all over love this area and the people who make it what it is."