The Tennessee Magazine is grateful that so many people share their talents with our readers each month.
Writers and Contributors

Cheré Dastugue Coen is an award-winning journalist, photographer and author living in Marietta, Georgia. A native of New Orleans, Cheré began her career in communications at the 1984 World’s Fair. She has worked for Variety magazine in Hollywood, the Advocate newspaper in Baton Rouge, Gambit Weekly in New Orleans and the Gannett newspapers of Louisiana, among many others.3 Articles

Scott Baker is an internationally published photojournalist based in Alexander City, Alabama. He is a contributing photographer to The New York Times and has been published in The London Sunday Times Magazine, Drift Magazine and many other regional publications. You can follow his work on Instagram: @scottbakerphotos.2 Articles

Derrill Holly writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national trade association representing more than 900 local electric cooperatives.2 Articles

Kathleen Davis is a retired teacher, wife, mother and author. She and her family recently moved to the mid state area and are Middle Tennessee Electric members. She has her master’s in elementary education from the University of Florida and spent her career searching for and reading good children’s books to her students. She believes that books not only provide a fountain of information but are also a way to enter a new world and completely change a perspective. Her children’s book “BRAVE” can be found on Amazon by searching for “BRAVE by Kathleen Davis.” You can also follow Kathleen and her family’s adventures throughout the Nashville area on Instagram — @kathleendavisbooks — and Facebook at facebook.com/BRAVEtheBook.kd/.2 Articles
Program Director for the Tennessee Division of Family Health and Wellness, PhD, MSPH, MCHES, CHC1 Articles

Steve Oden is an award-winning columnist and former magazine and newspaper editor.1 Articles