Cheri has lived in Chattanooga her entire life. She married her high school sweetheart, and they live in Ooltewah and attend Silverdale Baptist Church. 

She has two children that both attended Brainerd Baptist School, and her daughter is a kindergarten teacher at Brainerd Baptist as well. 

She has six grandchildren and loves yoga, bike riding, and swimming. She also loves UT football and Braves baseball. 

Cheri has been teaching preschool or kindergarten for over 40 years in the Chattanooga area.