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.

Paula Brockman

Executive Mobile Closer

Email: paula@titlegroupoftn.com

Paula serves as Executive Mobile Closer and has been with Title Group of Tennessee since February 2019. Paula was born and raised in East Tennessee. She graduated from Bearden High and attended University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she competed in track, competitive softball, and bowling were other sports she was involved in. Paula and her husband, Rick, have a blended family consisting of Paula’s daughter, Chelsea and her husband, Sam, her sons Corey and Shaquille, living in Tennessee. Rick has two daughters, Danielle married to Chris and Kylie. Paula is Gigi and Rick is PaPaw to Sylvia (TN) and Ryker and Reilynn (KY). Outside of work, they enjoy traveling, and they love the beach, boating, gardening, and all sports. They love engaging with family.

Paula loves people and has a strong suit of giving the best customer service around and believes in Title Group’s Slogan, “We Do Good Deeds!” If you are in need of a mobile closing where we come to your office, contact Paula today for more information!

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.