Courtney & Matthew Auer

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Born in Bradenton, Florida, Cortney Auer moved to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, when she was three years old. She grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and is a proud graduate of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School. While she has always loved the mountains and considers Sevier County home, Cortney also has a deep love for the sea and enjoys traveling and exploring new places with her family.

After high school, Cortney attended beauty school and has been a hairstylist since 2011. Her creativity has also led her into photography and content creation, where she enjoys capturing people, places, family moments, travel, fashion, and everyday life. Cortney and her husband, Matthew, are the proud parents of two sons, Landon and Killian. Their family is very involved in their church, New Hope, where faith and community are an important part of their lives.

Cortney has always loved dancing and has been a longtime fan of Dancing with the Stars, so the opportunity to step onto the dance floor herself is something she is genuinely excited about. She is honored to participate in Dancing for Sevier and especially excited to give back to the community that has been home for most of her life. She looks forward to learning, having fun, stepping outside of her comfort zone, and helping make an impact through United Way of Sevier County.

Matthew Auer was born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida, where he graduated from high school in 2001. In October 2009, Matthew met Cortney, and the two began dating. Six months later, Matthew made the move from South Florida to Tennessee, beginning a new chapter in the Smoky Mountains and eventually making Sevier County his home. What started as a move to be closer to Cortney became the place where he would build his career, his family, and his life.

After moving to Tennessee, Matthew began working in the construction industry and has built a successful career over the years. He is now a superintendent with C Laney & Sons Construction, where he brings his years of experience to the job. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys hunting, fishing, traveling, and exploring new places with his family. He and Cortney are the proud parents of two sons, Landon and Killian, and some of their favorite memories come from traveling and adventuring together as a family.

Faith and service are also important parts of Matthew's life. He and his family are very involved at New Hope, where Matthew serves on the pastoral council. Although dancing may be outside of his usual comfort zone, Matthew is looking forward to taking on the challenge of Dancing for Sevier. He is excited for the opportunity to have some fun, meet new people, and, most importantly, support United Way of Sevier County and the important work they do for families and children throughout the community.

Born and raised in Sevierville, Kaitlin Glenn is proud to call Sevier County home. As a local real estate agent specializing in Short-Term Rentals, Kaitlin is passionate about helping others succeed while giving back to the community that has always been home.

Kaitlin loves volunteering, supporting local causes, and showing up for her friends and neighbors. For her, this opportunity is truly a win-win, combining her passion for people, volunteering, and the Sevier County community.

Kaitlin is a proud mom to her 13-year-old daughter, Kaybree, who attends Sevier County Junior High and is active in youth sports. When she isn't working, you'll most likely find Kaitlin on the sidelines cheering on the Smoky Bears!