Women's Expo

The 14^th annual Times-News Women’s Expo was a fun-filled 3-day event that encompassed everything a girl loves: food, fashion, and fun! This past weekend our organization, Jurnee’s Journey, set up a booth at the expo. We sold Paws-N-Claws jewelry, t-shirts, did face painting and showcased kittens and puppies available for adoption from the Sullivan County Humane Society/Kingsport Animal Shelter. Thousands of women paraded through the event and every single one of them stopped by to see the precious furry friends!

Setting up for the busy weekend!

Our volunteers were hard working!  Our good friends Katie Edwards and Catherine Hensley painted incredible designs on little faces while Michael Harr and Zack Irby helped behind the counter. Special thanks to my Mom & Dad, Robin Porter, and Michelle Hensley for all their help too!

Our face painters, Katie and Catherine, are incredibly talented! Katie painted this dinosaur on my little brother, Daxx!

Catherine painted Hello Kitty!

Katie painted a tiger!

1 puppy, 1 cat, and 6 kittens were adopted from the Jurnee’s Journey booth during the event!  Jurnee’s Journey was able to donate the funds to help 3 families adopt! Helping animals find loving, forever homes is our mission!

(L-R): Zack Irby, Michelle Hensley, Michael Harr, me, Congressman Roe, Katie Edwards, Catherine Hensley, Whitney Carr (my mother!)

U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, a fellow animal lover and friend of mine & Jurnee’s Journey, even stopped by our booth! He chatted with us about his own dog!

Another adoption!

Volunteer, Katie Edwards, and another kitten who found a home!

The weekend was such a blast and I am so grateful for the support of my family & friends and the community. Remember, don’t shop-adopt!

Jurnee Carr