Harriet Bryan-Harris
Pastor

Harriet was appointed to Salem in June 2007. Harriet and husband, DeWain, came to us from Erin, Tennessee. Raised in Giles County, Tennessee, Harriet has also served in Raleigh, North Carolina. She earned a B.A. from the University of Mississippi and a Master’s in Divinity from Duke University. Harriet also earned a diploma in divinity from the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland as a Rotary Club Ambassadorial Scholar.

Myranel Bryant
Youth Director

Myranel has been a member of Salem United Methodist her whole life, she taught for 17 years, she has served in youth ministry for 38 years, and is the founder of Salem’s youth mission Saints Alive! Along with her husband Mike, who serves as director of missions for the church, she enjoys mission work and serves the Lord through missions and the church youth program.

Patti Tankersley
Choir Director

Patti has been a member of Salem for about 40 years, but has attended the church since birth. Patti began serving as choir director in her teens, and did so for about 17 years. Along with her husband, Glenn, and several children, she has been an active participant in worship ever since, serving as accompanist for about 10 years. In 2008, Patti again took the role of Choir Director at Salem, and enjoys serving the Lord though music in ministry.

Deborah Morris
Nursery Coordinator

Deborah has been a member of Salem United Methodist Church for 35 years. She has volunteered to keep the church nursery for about 30 years, and has kept a small daycare in her home for nearly 28 years. Deborah loves children and chooses to serve the Lord in a capacity that allows her to care for them. Deborah lives in Clarksville along with her husband, two sons, their wives and four grandchildren.

Teresa Manzella
Administrative Assistant

Teresa has worked for Salem since July 2007. Coming to us from the medical profession, she served in administrative roles for nearly 15 years. Teresa was born and raised in Clarksville, and lives here now with her husband of 14 years, Nick, and two children, Sarah and Ethan.

Winston Newberry
Custodian

Winston and his family became members of Salem United Methodist Church 42 years ago while he was serving in Vietnam. He has cared for Salem as custodian for 15 years, and serves God through this act of kindness. Winston attends Salem with his wife, Linda, daughter, Jennifer, and son. His family, at Salem, also includes his daughter-in-law and several grandchildren.