Cotton Berrier Golf Classic
Golfing for a Cause
The Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation’s Cotton Berrier Golf Classic will be held on Monday, July 13 at Gatlinburg Golf Course. The tournament has two rounds with shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Proceeds from this event and other Dr. Thomas Foundation fundraising efforts will provide the patients and families served by Covenant Health LeConte.
Your support provides:
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- Free mammograms and breast cancer education through the foundation’s Paint the Mountains Pink fund
- Specialized therapy equipment for outpatients in need of rehabilitation following cardiac and pulmonary care
- Educational materials to help new parents learn the best ways to care for their newborn after they leave the hospital
- State-of-the-art patient care and screening equipment
- Initial medication supply for patients in need at discharge
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Cotton Berrier
Harry “Cotton” Berrier, a pioneer of golf in Sevier County, was the first golf professional to serve at the newly opened Gatlinburg Golf Course in 1955. He proudly held this position for 44 years, dedicating his career to promoting the game and golfers it brought to the area. Golf was not Cotton’s only passion – he loved his adopted home of Sevier County. Over the years, he witnessed and embraced the community’s growth, always supporting local initiatives. He was especially proud of Covenant Health LeConte, which played a vital role in his life. In his later years, when health issues required urgent care, he was rushed to the hospital’s emergency room where he received exceptional care and lived several more productive years. Cotton’s family and friends remain forever grateful for the hospital’s services. -
Harriet Berrier
In November 2025, Cotton’s daughter, Harriet, passed away. Like her father, she was a respected leader and friend in the community touching the lives of thousands through her 35+ year career at Sevierville Primary School and her service to many non-profit organizations, including the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation. She leaves behind a legacy of generosity, compassion and dedication. In honor of Harriet, a portion of the proceeds from the 2026 tournament will benefit the Harriet Berrier Excellence Endowment at Covenant Health LeConte.
Covenant Health’s Covenant Health LeConte is a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medical care and compassionate treatment to the growing Sevier County community. We hope that you will consider partnering with us as we strive to grow our mission to improve the quality of life through better health.
Sponsorships
Many thanks to our 2025 tournament sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Underwriters
Gold Underwriters
Airtech Service Company
BarberMcMurry Architects
Blalock & Sons, Inc.
Broadway Flooring
Citizen’s National Bank
The Christman Company
Covenant Health
David & Jack Henry
Johnson University
Covenant Health LeConte
The Old Mill
Quality Machine & Welding Company, Inc.
Swaggerty Sausage Company, Inc.
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
Tennessee State Bank
UES
The Wakefield Corporation
Tee Sponsors
Burchfiel-Overbay & Associates (BOA)
Bush Brothers
Collier Restaurant Group
OakTenn
Signcraft, Inc.
Southern Oak Advisory
Lisa & Rodney Tarwater
Learn more about sponsoring the Cotton Berrier Golf Classic by calling 865-446-9627.
Questions
Lauren Hounshell, Development Manager
Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation
Office: 865-446-9627 | Email: [email protected]
About the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation
The Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation is hosting its annual Golf Tournament to benefit the healthcare programs and services of Covenant Health LeConte. Proceeds from this event allow the foundation to support continuing professional education, program development, and medical equipment needs at the hospital.
The Foundation was established in 1983 to help expand the range and quality of healthcare services available in Sevier County. The Foundation depends on donations and grants from individuals, businesses, and charitable foundations to achieve its goal of helping Covenant Health LeConte meet the continuing challenges of the rapidly changing healthcare field.
