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Michele was born and raised in the 7th district, the third child of Jack and Irene McCrary. She attended Shannondale Elementary School, Gresham Middle School, and Central High School, graduating in 1980 with honors. She then attended the University of Tennessee in the College of Communications.
She has been married to Dr. Michael W. Carringer (who is also a lifelong resident of the 7th district) for twenty-eight years, and the couple has raised two children: Dr. Christie Carringer, who is an internal medicine physician at University of Tennessee Medical Center, and Kent Carringer, who is a senior at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
While raising her family, Michele also worked as a substitute teacher for Knox County Schools, as well as taking part-time employment as a sales supervisor for Jafra Cosmetics, a sales associate for B-Moss Clothing Stores, and as a part-time Deputy Knox County Court Clerk, before resigning in January 2009 upon her appointment to the Knox County Commission.
Since her appointment to Commission, Michele has proudly represented the people of her district on the Intergovernmental Committee and the Knox County Employee Insurance Benefits Committee.
Michele has been extremely active in serving her community throughout her life, including participation in the following organizations and programs:
Akima Club of Knoxville Board Member, involved in:
Dogwood Arts Festival
Ronald McDonald House
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knoxville
Fantasy of Trees
Sunshine Industries
Kidney Foundation
Helen Ross McNabb
Sertoma Center
Mobile Meals
Interfaith Health Clinic
East Tennessee Epilepsy Board Member
Knoxville Academy of Medicine Alliance, First Vice President
Foster Care Review Board
Buffat Heights Baptist Church Member
Volunteer Women’s Republican Club, Vice President
Fountain City Republican Club, President
Knox County Republican Party, Vice Chair
Knox County Republican Party, Past First Vice Chairman
Safe Haven Board Member
Metropolitan Drug Commission Board Member
UTK Delta Delta Delta Mothers Organization, Past President
Girl Scout Leader
PTSA Member
Fountain City Art Center Member
Fountain City Business and Professional Member
North Knoxville Business and Professional Member
Halls Business and Professional Member
Powell Business and Professional Member
