Meet the Staff
Picture Framing | Shadow Boxes | Ready Made Frames I Meet the Staff
Debi Tuttle – Owner & Manager – Debi has been professionally framing for over 14 years. Debi started with her mother Mary Wilbourn’s work in 1995 and has continued through the transition fo Mary Wilbourn Gallery in Lenoir City to the last five years as The Town Framery in Farragut. Bringing over thirty years of retail and management experience as well as a creative eye, Debi can also assist you with decorating incorporating framing and art selections as well as space utilization and incorporation of optional wall hangings.
Mary Wilbourn – Resident Artist & Gallery Founder – Mary began the Mary Wilbourn Gallery, the parent company of The Town Framery, in 1989. Working regional art shows for years, Mary was a staple of the Dogwood Arts Festival in Knoxville and the Highlands Festival in Abington, VA. Retiring from the road, Mary keeps herself busy with commission work, painting the things she enjoys and working regularly at the framery. Mary’s originals and prints are available through the framery and the Fountain City Art Center.
Tiffany McFarland – Assistant Manager – Tiffany joined the staff with the move to Farragut in 2004. Upon completion of her Associates Degree in Business, she came on board full-time two years ago. Over the last five years, Tiffany has trained in all aspects of the framing process and retail operations.
Lynda Wheeler – Artist – Lynda has shown her works at the framery for years and recently began working part-time assisting customers and doing all of the little jobs necessary to keep a shop going. When not busy with other things, you can find Lynda painting a new watercolor miniature at the counter.
Special occasions bring out the best in our friends who assist us during busy times. These very special people are Christi Deyton, June Kinkaid, Terri Lester, Jane Van Fleet and the greatest spouses ever, Leroy Wilbourn and Mark Tuttle.