Meet Jen Gunnell! She is a native Georgian whose family lived in the Jasper/Monroe County area since the 1700’s! She moved to the NE Georgia area with her two sons in 2007, and then on to White County in 2024. She says they all love it here!
Q: What do you do for a living and what do you like most about it?
“I work in interventional radiology.”
Q: What advice would you want to give or leave with people? Or , If you could go back in time to give yourself some wisdom, what would you say?
“Say yes to Jesus! It is the most important decision you will ever make!”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
“Israel. I want to experience the land where Jesus walked and will return to again.”
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Clyde’s Table and Tavern and Mully’s Nacoochee Grill”
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
“I moved to Cleveland in May 2024, with the help of Denise Hosemann, the best Realtor in the area and a great friend!”
Q: Who, in our community, do you think is happy and positive and would be a great next interview for this project? This person will be your nomination!
“Jenna Searamuzzo with the Sautee Nacoochee Center :)”
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
“The Old Sautee Store and Betty’s in Helen”
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
“I love the proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and all of the opportunities for adventure that it provides. I also love the alcoves of art and culture here.”
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
“My grandmother’s banana pudding.”
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
“Streetlight Manifesto.”
Q: If you were given ONE EXTRA HOUR every day, and you could not use it for sleep, work, or with anyone else, what would you use it for?
“I would learn to play the ukelele.”
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
“To perform in a musical.”
Q: Favorite month? Favorite holiday? And the absolute best single day on the calendar?
“October. Easter. Today (heart).”
