Brenda serves as the Treasurer for Rocky Branch Community Center. She has a love for the music and started coming to Rocky Branch not long after it opened.  Baseball and basketball games for their son kept them busy for several years, but the music brought them back a few years ago.  Rocky Branch provides a feeling of community to everyone who walks through the doors on Friday nights.    

Joyce Hawkins grew up in South Knoxville and has always had a special connection to the mountains of East Tennessee. Some of her fondest memories come from time spent in the mountains, enjoying the beauty, traditions, and sense of community that make this part of Tennessee so special.
Joyce first came to Rocky Branch Mountain Music in December 2023, and it didn’t take long for the place to feel like home. She quickly fell in love with the music, the welcoming atmosphere, and, most of all, the people. What started as a visit soon became something she looked forward to again and again.
For Joyce, Rocky Branch is about much more than a Friday night of music. It is a place where friendships are made, stories are shared, and the traditions of old-time, bluegrass, gospel, and mountain music continue to bring people together. The genuine sense of family and community she found at Rocky Branch has kept her coming back and inspired her to become a part of helping preserve and support this special East Tennessee tradition.

Rick Meyers is a lifelong resident of Blount County and a proud Rocky Branch community member. A graduate of Walland school, Rick has deep roots in the area and a strong appreciation for the traditions and music that make East Tennessee special.
Rick is a 32-year Air Force veteran who served on active duty with the Knoxville Air National Guard, including three and a half years of missionary duty in Turkey. His years of military service reflect his dedication to serving others and his community.
A lifelong lover of music, Rick plays guitar and especially enjoys bluegrass gospel. He also serves as a deacon at Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church, where his faith and commitment to community continue to be an important part of his life.
Rick is a proud husband to his wife, Sue, and a proud dad to his daughters, Darlah and Avah. He is honored to serve on the Rocky Branch Mountain Music board and help preserve and celebrate the music, faith, and heritage of the Rocky Branch community.

Chesney is a proud Walland, TN native with a deep love for music and community.
Following in her father’s footsteps, her passion for Rocky Branch Mountain
Music is rooted in family and tradition. Each time music fills the halls,
it helps keep her father’s memory and the music he loved alive.

A native of Blount County, Tennessee, Joe Herring brings a lifelong appreciation for music, history, and Appalachian heritage to Rocky Branch Mountain Music. A familiar face in the Gospel Room, Joe can often be found sharing his musical talents on the fiddle or mandolin, enjoying the fellowship and traditional music that make Rocky Branch such a special place.
Joe's love of learning and exploration has taken him around the world, including travels to Germany, Holland, Denmark, France, Italy, and many other destinations. Trained as a schoolteacher, Joe has a natural curiosity and an appreciation for the importance of passing knowledge and traditions from one generation to the next.
When he's not making music or exploring history, Joe enjoys working with his hands, particularly building wooden boats and pursuing other hands-on projects that reflect his appreciation for craftsmanship.
As a member of the Rocky Branch Board of Directors, Joe plays an important role in documenting and preserving the history of Rocky Branch and the surrounding Appalachian community. Through interviews, historical research, and the collection of personal stories, Joe helps ensure that the memories, traditions, and experiences of those who shaped Rocky Branch are preserved for future generations.
Joe's dedication to historical preservation reflects the heart of Rocky Branch Mountain Music: honoring the past, celebrating the present, and keeping the rich musical and cultural heritage of Appalachia alive for generations to come.

A Blount County native, Bill Lewellyn has been visiting Rocky Branch Mountain Music since the 1990s. Today, he serves as the Master of Ceremonies for the Gospel Room, helping welcome performers and guests while keeping the evening's music and fellowship moving along. A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Bill has a deep appreciation for the traditions, music, and sense of community that have made Rocky Branch a special gathering place for generations.
Bill and his wife, April, are proud parents of three children. Rocky Branch has become a family affair, with April frequently lending a helping hand in the kitchen and their daughter Lacey joining in the fun, often playing and singing alongside the musicians. For the Lewellyn family, Rocky Branch is more than a place to enjoy music; it's a place where friendships are made, memories are shared, and traditions are passed down.
Outside of Rocky Branch, Bill owns and operates CADform 3D, a Greenback, Tennessee-based company specializing in 3D printing, 3D scanning, CAD design, and product development.
As a member of the Rocky Branch Board of Directors, Bill is dedicated to helping preserve and promote the rich musical heritage of Appalachia while welcoming new generations of musicians and visitors into the Rocky Branch family.