Faculty Profile: Katherine Priester

Katie Priester is an East Tennessee State University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.  Ms. Priester obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Memphis.  After obtaining her law degree, Ms. Priester returned to Kingsport, Tennessee and began practicing law as a sole practitioner.  During her practice Ms. Priester handled a wide range of civil and criminal cases.  In 2013, Ms. Priester was appointed as the Clerk and Master for Sullivan County by Chancellor E.G. Moody.  Ms. Priester has been serving as Clerk and Master for Sullivan County since 2013.  Ms. Priester is the Chancellor-Elect for the 2nd Judicial District with her term beginning on September 1, 2022.