Jake is a native of Overton County who earned a B.S. Biology degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, then went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Belmont University in Nashville. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Tennessee Physical Therapy Association. He is interested in treating patients of all ages with orthopedic related diagnoses. He plans to work on achieving his Mechanical Diagnostic Therapist certification and Orthopedic Certified Specialty in the near future. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Katherine, going to baseball games, traveling and attending church. He also enjoys hunting, sports of all kinds, and spending time with other family and friends. Jake loved growing up in Overton County and is excited to return home and be an active member of the community.