House Resolution 7011 honors Nichole McCord for receiving the 2023 Blount Award from Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc. This award recognizes her exceptional dedication to community service and volunteerism in East Tennessee. McCord, a respected educator with over twenty-two years of experience, currently serves as an assistant principal in Blount County Schools. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from Maryville College and advanced degrees in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University.

In addition to her professional achievements, McCord is actively involved in various community organizations, including Kingdom Design Ministries and United Way of Blount County. She is a member of Leadership Blount and the Junior Service League of Maryville, and she serves on the boards of Leadership Blount and the Maryville College Alumni Association. The resolution acknowledges her contributions to the community and expresses best wishes for her future endeavors, emphasizing the importance of individuals like McCord in strengthening communities and enhancing the vitality of society.