Nataly Bartels

Director of Communications

Nataly relocated to the Tri-Cities area with her family in 2023 and has quickly grown to love the community. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from Southern New Hampshire University. In her free time, Nataly enjoys making memories with her family, exploring new places through travel, and expressing her creativity through painting and organizing.

Summer Caldwell

Escrow Officer

Email: summer@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 423-858-3750​​

Summer was born and raised in Kingsport, TN and is proud to call it her home. Summer graduated from East Tennessee State University with a B.S. in Psychology and Sociology. She comes from a real estate background, hanging her Realtor license at Century 21 Legacy in Kingsport, and she has years of experience in title. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends! You can find her at the ballfield or court on the weekends watching Jenna and Logan.

Nora Stone

Title Agent and Escrow Office

Email: nora@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 423-858-3750

Nora has been in the Tri-Cities since 1989 when her family relocated from Nashville. Nora graduated from East Tennessee State University with a B.S. in Marketing and Management. She has more than a decade of experience as a Tennessee Licensed Title Agent and has a passion for the industry. In her free time, you will find her singing Karaoke with friends and family, doing something amazing for dinner, and cuddling with her dogs watching scary movies.

Luke Taylor

Title Officer

Email: luke@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392-5803

Luke was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and is proud to call East Tennessee home. Luke graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a B.A. in Business Management/Economics. He comes from a real estate background having been an abstractor prior to joining Title Group of Tennessee in 2021. He enjoys reviewing title work and solving complex title curative matters. Outside of work, he enjoys exercising, playing cards, and spending time with girlfriend Jessica, dog Ruby, and family/friends.

Michael D. Shope, Esq.

Managing Attorney

Email: michael@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392-5805

Michael is Title Group of Tennessee’s In-House Managing Attorney. He is a Knoxville native, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, and he earned his J.D. at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law. Michael joined Title Group of Tennessee in 2017 after spending several years as In-House Counsel and Chief Financial Officer for a real estate development firm in East Tennessee.

Kara L. Stevens, Esq.

Staff Attorney

Email: kara@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392-5807

Kara joined Title Group of Tennessee as their Staff Attorney in 2021. She was born and raised in Knoxville, graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Business Administration, and earned her J.D. at LMU’s Duncan School of Law. Kara is married to her high school sweetheart. They are active members of their church and in their free time, they enjoy spending time with their family and pets, being outdoors, and reading good books.

Katie Daughtery

Operations manager

Email: katie@titlegroupoftn.com

Phone: 865-392–5810

Katie is Title Group of Tennessee’s Operations Manager. She currently resides in Clinton, TN with her husband Johnny, daughter Sophie and fur baby Paisley. She has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. Katie enjoys arts and crafts, playing music, and traveling.