Annette Hall
Annette Hall has worked at camp for 40 years and is officially the Landscape Director for Camp Nakanawa! Unofficially, there is not a job title thorough enough to describe all that she brings to camp. Annette has a true connection with nature. She is an avid gardener, photographer, fisherwoman and lover of animals. On any given day, you will find her deep into the butterfly garden or around camp planting flowers, watering flowers or rescuing bunnies and birds of all shapes and sizes.
“One of the reasons that I have loved working at Nakanawa is because I get to make the world around us even more beautiful and healthy than it already is. I have met so many people and experienced so many different things without even leaving my small community, ” Annette explained.
Annette has surely carried on a legacy from her grandmother and claims that her motto for living a good life is “Faith, Family, Friends!” Annette embodies the Spirit of Nakanawa in every way and camp has benefited far beyond measure from all that she has given.
Corie Wilson
Corie joined Camp Nakanawa full time in the fall of 2021 and her current title is Administrative Program Coordinator. She has served many roles in her 25 years at Nakanawa, including horseback riding counselor, head of Climbing Wall and Tent Row Momma, to name only a few.
“I am a graduate of Angelo State University, where I earned my Master in Agriculture, and Tennessee Tech University where I received my Bachelors of Science in Agriculture. When I am not keeping busy with Camp Nakanawa, you can find me spending time with my dog or involved in agriculture.”
Donathan Reeves
A native of the Plateau, Donathon is such an essential member of the staff that we wonder what we ever did without his expertise in all matters mechanical and structural. A graduate of Cumberland County schools, Donathon worked locally for Hickory Specialties before joining the Nakanawa team. His smile from the seat of the tractor or window of his truck signals that a skilled solution is on the way, whether a problem pipe, roof repair or needed bale of hay. A knowledgeable outdoorsman, avid hunter and talented fisherman, Donathon enjoys combing beaches looking for sharks teeth when he is not boating on Dale Hollow Lake. He and his wife Regina, an important member of our summer staff, live nearby where they have a prolific garden and welcome extended family often.
Britney joined Camp Nakanawa as Director of Development, bringing over sixteen years’ experience and a gift for strategic growth in nonprofit organizations. Raised in High Point, NC, she holds degrees in International Studies and Spanish from UNC Chapel Hill and a Master of Public Service from the Clinton School in Arkansas. Before joining camp, Britney was honored in Knoxville’s “40 Under 40” and graduated from Leadership Blount and Leadership Knoxville, serving on several nonprofit boards along the way.
Britney, her husband, and their daughter recently moved to Greensboro, NC from Knoxville. She is passionate about empowering women and girls, and was drawn to Camp Nakanawa’s dedication to building character, confidence, and kindness. Britney loves working alongside the caring board, alumnae, and community members who make each summer special. She’s excited to help nurture Nakanawa’s spirit and ensure its impact continues for generations.