Allyson Hughes Virden

A lot has changed since our 20 year. Chris and I have left our job on top of Mt. LeConte. We opened two businesses within the same year.

We followed our passion and opened a store front selling mid-century modern furniture. We are proud to say, we have one of the top mcm furniture stores in the nation.

Our second business is one that we hope will eventually land us in Hawaii. We started a company that makes an alternative to hot sauce. My husband created a blend of peppers that transforms any dish you add it to.

We are still in Gatlinburg, but our businesses keep in Knoxville most days. Life is good, we are just chasing that American dream.

I just remember being put in 3rd period Boys chorus with Beth anne and Julie. Weren't we trying to get out of some other class? And I also remember Beth anne being thrown out of chorus everyday. Maybe, every other day.