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See smaller Melissa Nance, executive director for Friends of Literacy, joined an elite group of women Thursday night, Aug. 18, as she was chosen for one of six 2011 Tribute to Women awards by the YWCA of Knoxville. The announcement came at a gala event at the Bijou Theatre attended by more than 550 guests. Congratulating Melissa is Mick Reed, a Friends of Literacy board member. Tribute to Women began in 1985 and annually honors outstanding women for their contributions to community, equality, empowerment and being an agent for change.

Melissa Nance, executive director for Friends of Literacy, joined an elite group of women Thursday night, Aug. 18, as she was chosen for one of six 2011 Tribute to Women awards by the YWCA of Knoxville. The announcement came at a gala event at the Bijou Theatre attended by more than 550 guests. Congratulating Melissa is Mick Reed, a Friends of Literacy board member. Tribute to Women began in 1985 and annually honors outstanding women for their contributions to community, equality, empowerment and being an agent for change.

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  • Melissa Nance, executive director for Friends of Literacy, joined an elite group of women Thursday night, Aug. 18, as she was chosen for one of six 2011 Tribute to Women awards by the YWCA of Knoxville. The announcement came at a gala event at the Bijou Theatre attended by more than 550 guests. Congratulating Melissa is Mick Reed, a Friends of Literacy board member. Tribute to Women began in 1985 and annually honors outstanding women for their contributions to community, equality, empowerment and being an agent for change.
  • Kevin, Cindy, Gage and Alexandra Montgomery enjoy a trip to Myrtle Beach.
  • Pictured are Steven Davis and daughter, Monica Davis, at the opening ceremonies of the Smoky Mountain Classic Tennessee Walking Horse show in Harriman in May. Steven was Ringmaster and Monica was on the Flag Horse, Dollar’s Rhythm Queen.

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