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- [S73] Rawlings Funeral Home, Book 2, 30 Dec 1983.
Sandord Keith Gilreath obituary
- [S106] The Mountain Press, 15 Aug 2010.
Meet Your Neighbor: Lisa Swab styles and turns heads
Lisa Swab styles a client’s hair at her salon, Expressions Hair Designs, which has been in business for 14 years.
By ELLEN BROWN
SEVIERVILLE — Lisa Swab, hairstylist and owner of Expressions Hair Designs on Dolly Parton Parkway, has had a devoted following at her salon for 14 years.
“My wife and I won’t go anywhere else,” said customer Andrew Huskey. “This is the best salon in Sevier County.”
Swab smiles and bows her head modestly.
“I knew I wanted to do something with my hands,” the Sevier County native said of her career choice. “I took my first classes in high school, and I’ve been doing hair for 30 years. It’s one of those jobs that’s never mundane — it’s never the same thing.”
She also gets the scoop on what’s going on in town — including those who need help.
“I hear about a lot of different situations, and I get to connect people together,” she said. “I’m kind of like a bridge for them.”
There are two other stylists at her salon, Misty and Gracie. Swab’s sister Jane works as the salon coordinator. Gracie, who’s worked at the salon for 10 years, is the newest to the bunch.
“We’re all really like family,” Swab said.
Although she hails from this area, she has lived all over the country since her dad served in the U.S. Navy. The family moved back to Sevier County during Swab’s freshman year in high school, after her father retired from the military.
“This is home — this is where our roots are,” she said. “I can’t find a friendlier place, and I’ve always loved coming home to the mountains.”
Swab enjoys hiking, visiting the river and lake and spending time with son Bruce, a Sevier County High School student, and the rest of her family and friends.
“We’ll be cooking out, and this small group of people can turn into 15-20 people,” she said with a laugh.
Any hairstyling tips?
“Just don’t overdo it — enhance what you’ve been given. And have fun with your hair, don’t be too serious. In the grand scheme of life, it’s just hair — it will grow back.”
Sounds like advice her customers can appreciate.
“Our clients become like family. We have a lot of fun here.”
ebrown@themountainpress.com
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Groom's Name Bride's First Name Bride's Maiden Name County Date of Marriage File #
SWAB BRUCE H LISA G CHANCE SEVIER 06-18-1994 36798
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
161140 BRUCE HARLAN SWAB LISA GAYLE GILREATH
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