I’m Andy or Andrew or Drew. I’ve been a Director here at the senior center for a little over a year now. Kind of got lucky to find the job wasn’t looking for this kind of position but could not be happier to have this opportunity to be a part of something that’s not only necessary in our community but a real blessing.
About Andrew Blalock
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I was found by my wife living in Alaska after reconnecting with her I decided to move back to Tennesee. So I’ve been happily married now for 4 years and I am the more than blessed stepdad of 7 kids. 4 boys and 3 girls. There ages range from 21 to 10.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My background of career has been a plentiful and colorful one. From growing up on a farm my father always said be a man of many hats. So my career path has taken me from factory work, sales, office work, and finally got my degree in business management and culinary arts. Those different choices led me to work all over the United States. Finally ending me up working and living in Alaska.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
I don’t believe you have to be better than everyone else. I believe you need to be better than you could be.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully still working here at the center.
Andrew Blalock & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Definitely Screen Door, and a big fan of Momo’s BBQ
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
5 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Dee Hargrove
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Scoopy’s ice cream and the Gathering place
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Small town atmosphere and friendly and supportive community that we have in Dayton
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Dolly Parton/Momo’s BBQ
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Big fan of anything Lord of the rings
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’ve lived and traveled the country while living in a van I went to every state and rode the ferry to finally end my adventure and live in Alaska. It was a childhood dream to live in Alaska and couldn’t have thought of a better way to achieve that dream.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My family
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Friends, community
