Board of Directors

Dr. Keith Williams, President

Keith is a retired educational administrator and old-time string band enthusiast.  He holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University (B.B.A. in Finance), Cumberland University (M.A. in Education), Tennessee Technological University (Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership), and East Tennessee State University (Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis). 

Mrs. Beverly Derryberry, Secretary

Beverly is a veteran insurance professional and is very active in her community serving on several boards, including Leadership Bedford Youth Committee and as an ambassador for the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce.  She is  a member of the Shelbyville Woman’s Club and Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Beverly enjoys managing her family’s old-time string band and loves to travel.

Mrs. Courtney Derryberry, Treasurer

Courtney is an accountant, certified mathematics teacher, guitarist, and awarded flat-foot dancer. She holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University (B.B.A. in Accounting and Master of Education).

Mr. Austin Derryberry

Austin is an awarded multi-instrumentalist, specializing in the fiddle, guitar, and claw-hammer banjo. He has been featured at festivals, workshops, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Grand Ole Opry.  Austin is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where he majored in audio production and minored in American music studies.  Austin is a professional luthier who often performs with instruments of his own design and making.

Mrs. Megan Gilliam

Megan is an English teacher and old-time entertainer.  She holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University (Bachelor of Education and Master of Library Science). 

Mr. Brian Derryberry

Brian is a management administrator in the staffing industry, old-time vocalist, and bass player.  He holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Middle Tennessee State University. 

Mr. Conner Derryberry

Conner is the owner of a professional landscaping design and installation business. He is also an avid sportsman, bones percussionist, and awarded claw hammer banjoist. 

Mrs. Jean Williams

Jean is a retired elementary school counselor, multi-genre vocalist, and auto harp player.  She holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University (B.S. in Early Childhood Education and M.Ed. in Elementary School Counseling) and Tennessee Technological University (Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership).