Brenda Gadd holds a degree from Maryville College which is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains. She loves the outdoors, animals, her family of friends, and her work with the Department of Environment & Conservation. She's a political junkie (and a big Al Gore fan). She volunteers with several non-profit agencies tutoring adults in reading, assisting with fund raising and event planning, as well as working on child advocacy and community development issues. She is also the proud aunt to Wyatt, her nephew.