Minister & Staff

Minister: Reverend Tiffany Fae Anderson

Rev. Tiffany Fae Anderson has been the minister of Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church since 2021, but has had connections to East Tennessee long before that. Visiting her grandparents' farm in Hidden Valley and hearing her Dad tell stories about growing up in Kingsport.

Living the mobile life of an Air Force brat, Rev. Tiffany got to experience a variety of American culture and religious identities. She attended nearby Carson-Newman College and then seminary at Duke Divinity School, with a sense that she wanted to be a minister. It took several decades, though, for her to find a place that she could serve authentically: in Unitarian Universalism.

In 2018 Rev. Tiffany came to Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church as an intern minister and rediscovered her love for this area and its people. After completion of the internship she went on to serve in a rigorous Clinical Pastoral Education Residency at Johnson City Medical Center.

Rev. Tiffany lives in Gray TN with her artistic, skateboarding son, a corgi that hasn't yet been convinced that he's not in charge, and the sweetest ball python you've ever met. When she’s not planning religious services or doing pastoral care visits, Rev. Tiffany enjoys cooking, hiking, and painting.

Director of Religious Education: Justin Ridley

Justin is excited to work with HVUUC as their DRE! He has lived in Tennessee for the past 10 years and is originally from Pennsylvania. He holds degrees in Religion and Philosophy (BA); Theological Studies (MA); and Soul Care (Doctor of Ministry). During his time in Tennessee, he has served as a soccer coach and as a hospital chaplain. He enjoys hiking, biking on the Tweetsie Trail, and reading. He resides in Jonesborough with his wife Stephanie, their two daughters and two dogs.

Office Manager:

Jessica Bowman

Jessica Bowman is HVUUC’s office manager. She is originally from Georgia but has lived a little bit of everywhere and moved to Johnson City in 2019.

Child Care Provider: April Gardner

As a graduate student in Early Childhood Education, I am passionate about fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. I focus on promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development through engaging activities and play-based learning.

I believe that every child is unique, and I strive to cultivate their individual strengths and interests. My goal is to support their growth and help them build the foundational skills they need for a successful future. I am excited to be a part of their early journey while they are here at HVUUC.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading books and crocheting / knitting. I look forward to making a positive impact here at HVUUC!