Meet the Harlan Morris Staff
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Meet Our Administrator
Amanda Newell
Amanda Newell, a Board Licensed Administrator for Home for the Aged/Assisted Living Care Facilities through the State of Tennessee, has been with Harlan Morris Retirement Community since 2019.
Amanda is the heart of HMRC. She has overseen Harlan Morris through the transition to independent, local ownership and the full modernization and renovation project for the facility. Additionally, she serves the senior residents at Harlan Morris making sure all aspects of their daily lives are enjoyable.
With a BA and Master of Science from the University of Tennessee at Martin, she has 20 years of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, senior care services, and has been licensed as a Dementia Practitioner. She is SHIFT certified and is a TN certified investigator for abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
“I love what I do. It’s not just a job, it’s personal. My grandmother was a resident at Harlan Morris and I learned first hand what a difference a good retirement facility community makes. I’m grateful that I get to be a part of that for other families each and every day.”

Head Chef
Gena Kirby
Gena Kirby, a Trenton native, has been cooking for and feeding the residents of Gibson County for over 40 years.
In her 35 years of cooking for Gibson County General Hospital in Trenton, she developed a reputation as an excellent cook and many Trenton residents headed to the hospital cafeteria just to enjoy Gena’s food! When the hospital closed, Gena began cooking at Harlan Morris and in 2023, she returned after the renovations were completed. She has been preparing meals for residents at Harlan Morris for a total of seven years.
Our Amazing Team
Owners
Ben Ferguson
Buster Ferguson
Luke Ferguson
Lisa Piercey
Support/Caregiving/
Activities/Dining:
Dana Bryant
Bridgette Moore
Monica Herron
Doris Hester
Chloe Newell
Cynthia Lamar
Jayla McAnnally
Lisa Hastings
Leslie Ferguson
Pennie Shivers
Finance/
Accounting:
Lead
Cooks:
Gena Kirby
Vicki Jackson
Housekeeping:
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Amanda Newell
