Putting Our Patients In The Spotlight!
JULIE’S STORY
After relocating from Bartlett, Julie began searching for a dental home and found one at our clinic. Over the years, she’s come to appreciate not only the skills and experience of our team but the warmth and comfort she feels at every visit.
Julie often shares how much she values clear explanations and a calm, welcoming environment. She says our team makes her feel informed, at ease, and instantly comfortable. She’s especially grateful for the personalized care she receives and the support she’s had in achieving the healthy, confident smile she’s always wanted.
The Things That Matter Most
Since moving to Somerville in 2002, Julie has embraced a life centered around connection and community. Guided by faith and a strong commitment to family, she believes in putting others first and leading with kindness. Whether she’s enjoying time with loved ones, cheering at UT games, traveling, or savoring quiet moments of prayer, Julie hopes to be remembered as someone who brought light and joy to those around her.
This Or That – With Julie
- What is your most-used emoji?
Emoji with the three hearts 🥰 ... It captures love, gratitude, and joy, which pretty much sums up how I try to live and connect with others. - Cake or ice cream?
Ice cream – I love taking my grandchildren for ice cream during the summer months. - If a movie was made about you, who would play the lead?
Reese Witherspoon. - Spring or fall?
Fall
- Coffee or tea?
Coffee - Dogs or cats?
Dogs, because they are loyal, loving, and always happy to see you. - Ocean or mountains?
Ocean - Hot or cold?
Hot - Rain or snow?
Rain
ELIZABETH’S STORY – FINDING HOME AND HEART IN EVERY VISIT
Elizabeth first chose Middlecoff Dental Group after hearing glowing word-of-mouth recommendations, and six years later, she’s still grateful she did. Her defining moment came when she saw the team show exceptional kindness and patience to her son – care that continues today. She loves that she’s never treated like a number; the staff truly knows her family and their needs. With warm greetings, unhurried appointments, and a comfort-first approach, Elizabeth feels supported from the moment she walks through the door. “It’s a special place.”
A Life Rooted in Kindness and Small-Town Connection
Elizabeth and her husband chose Somerville to give their son the small-town childhood they both enjoyed growing up, and they love the kind, slower-paced life Fayette County offers. For Elizabeth, life is anchored in family, gratitude, and the values her mother instilled in her: pursuing a good education, showing compassion, and treating others with kindness. She hopes to be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, and loyal friend – roles she holds close to her heart. And while many gestures touch her, she is especially moved when someone prays for her, a reminder of the faith and empathy that shape her everyday life.
♥ Elizabeth in Her Own Words
- You’re having a celebrity over for dinner. Who is it and how do you plan to entertain them?
I am a big fan of JD Vance and his family. They could come for dinner and enjoy petting my horses and riding around our farm. - What is your favorite animal and why?
I am a big fan of birds, especially owls, and I love squirrels.
- Spring or fall?
Fall - Coffee or tea?
Coffee - Dogs or cats?
Dogs - specifically my dog Judy ♥ - Hot or cold?
Cold
- Flying or driving?
Flying! (4 hours in a car is just about my max) - Ocean or mountains?
Definitely mountains! - Rain or snow?
Snow! I love a snow day at home with my family.
KERRY’S NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH A SMILE
Meet Kerry – one of our amazing long-time patients – who has been part of the Middlecoff Dental Group family since our early days. “I knew I was in the right place the first time I sat in the chair with Mary Sue,” she says. “We became such close friends and even traveled together!” She also credits Dr. Katie for transforming her smile with Invisalign® – calling it “one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
Kerry’s dental journey? “Like an Academy Award-winning movie – because it’s been refreshingly uneventful!” We’re honored to be part of her story and inspired by the joyful, intentional way she approaches life.
About Kerry – a newly retired Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist with more than 30 years at Methodist Healthcare, Kerry built a rewarding career behind the scenes, helping patients through her attention to detail and accurate lab results. Originally from Atwood, TN, her professional path began after shadowing a tech at a local hospital. After seeing the great value in their work, she never looked back.
Now embracing early retirement, Kerry is living her dream life on a farm in Fayette County. A true outdoors enthusiast, she spends her days gardening, golfing, horseback riding, and camping. She also loves sewing and creating hand-crafted, wood-burned birdhouses – each with a personal touch. 😊
♥ Kerry in Her Own Words
- What’s your favorite thing to cook?
“Homemade pizza – from scratch, dough and all.” - What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“Shut your mouth and open your ears – you’ll learn more that way.” - Dogs or cats?
“Dogs and cats. All animals – no people!”
- Favorite childhood memory?
“Helping my dad in his shop. That’s where I learned to listen more than I speak.” - What are you learning right now?
“How to navigate life without a full-time job – and enjoy the fruits of my labor.”