Meet Our Team
Our Attorneys
Charity Thomas
Escrow Officer
Email: charity@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 423-858-3750
Charity has been married for 21 years and has two teenage boys. She has called Kingsport home for 14 years, and she brings a wealth of knowledge to Title Group of Tennessee, having been in the business since 2016. She graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and she is passionate about holistic health. When she’s not working with clients to facilitate closings and solve complex title issues, she enjoys playing cards, painting, and pursuing a variety of artistic and creative endeavors.
Summer Caldwell
Senior Closing Specialist
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.
Sherry Shope
Executive Assistant
Email: sherry@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392-5804
Sherry has been a businesswoman in the East Tennessee community for several years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Carson Newman. In addition to a background in telecommunications, advertising, and lending, she has listed and sold property for 25 years for both RE/MAX Preferred Properties and Gables & Gates, Realtors. After serving as the Operations Coordinator for a Construction Company on Norris Lake, Sherry moved back to Knoxville in the summer of 2021 to join Title Group of Tennessee. She is the mother of Carrie Shope Hall and Michael Shope, both of Farragut, TN. Her interests center around faith and family, and she is lovingly referred to as “SherSher” by five high spirited grandbabies.
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.