Founder Society

The Tennessee Respite Coalition Founder's Society is our special way to recognize people, businesses and organizations who have helped support the TRC. Award recipients have given their time, talent and support to allow the TRC to continue to grow and serve more caregivers across the state. Each year, past winners participate in nominating new recipients.

Outstanding Business Partner:

2007 - Farris Mathews

2007 - AccountNetInc!

2008 - West End Discount Liquors & Wine



Outstanding Volunteer:


2007 - Andy Daniels

2008 - Jamie Compton



Outstanding Collaborative Agency:


2007 - GNRC Area Agency on Aging

2008 - TN Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities



Tennessee Respite Coalition
Founders Award:


2007 - Dr. Louise Barnes

2008 - Vickie Harden


Caregiver's Award:

2007 - MaryAnn Lass

2008 - Susan Jordan



Steve Haynes Legacy Award:


2007 - Paula Haynes & Kara Jamison

2008 - Nathan & Melissa Dawson