
Michael D. Shope
Managing Attorney
Michael is Title Group of Tennessee’s In-House Attorney. He is a Knoxville native, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, and earned his J.D. at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law. Michael joined the Title Group in 2017 after spending several years as In-House Counsel and Chief Financial Officer for a real estate development firm in East Tennessee.
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Kati Cumberland
Operations Manager
Kati was born and raised in Sylvania, Ohio. Kati graduated from Denison University with a B.A. in Creative Writing/English. Kati moved to Knoxville after graduating from college in 2008. Kati has been with Title Group of TN since May 2011. Outside of work, Kati enjoys spending time family and friends, working out, traveling, and reading.
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Katie Daugherty
Escrow Manager

Kara Stevens
Staff Attorney
Kara serves as Title Group of Tennessee’s Staff Title Attorney. She was born and raised in Knoxville, graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Business Administration, and earned her J.D. at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law. Kara and her husband Perry have two rescue dogs: Endy the shih tzu and Lani the black lab; and two rescue cats, Tadashi and Mochi. Kara and Perry are active members of their church and in their free time, they enjoy spending time with family, visiting theme parks, going to hockey games, being outdoors, and reading good books.
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Luke S. Taylor
Title Officer
Luke was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and is proud to call it his home. Luke graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a B.A. in Business Management/Economics. He comes from a real estate background having been an abstractor and is eager to grow. Outside of work, he enjoys exercising, playing cards, and spending time with family/friends.
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Sherry Shope
Executive Assistant / HR Coordinator
Sherry has been a businesswoman in the East Tennessee community for several years. She holds a BS degree from Carson Newman. In addition to a background in telecommunications, advertising and lending, she has listed and sold property for 25 years for both RE/MAX Preferred Properties and Gables & Gates, Realtors. After serving as the Operations Coordinator for a Construction Company on Norris Lake for the past few years, Sherry moved back to Knoxville in the summer of 2021 to serve as the Director of Communications for Title Group of Tennessee. She is the mother of Carrie Shope Hall, Senior Administrative Assistant and Attorney, Michael Shope, both of Farragut, TN. Her interests center around faith and family while she is lovingly referred to as "SherSher" by five high spirited grandbabies.
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