Family Hearing Center
Knoxville · Est. 1983
The Audiologists

Three Doctors of Audiology. One unhurried conversation.

Every Family Hearing Center patient is seen by a Doctor of Audiology — not a salesperson, not a technician. Knoxville is a small enough town that we get to know patients over the years. Many of them come back for their second hearing aid, then their third — and bring their adult children with them.

Founded · 1983 Audiologists · 3 Practicing since · 1977 TN License No. 0111
Dr. Sue Stone, Au.D., founder of Family Hearing Center

Dr. Sue Stone

Au.D. · CCC-A · ABA Board Certified · Founder

Practicing audiology since 1977 — and founder of this practice in 1983.

Dr. Sue Stone has been an audiologist since 1977 and opened Family Hearing Center in 1983 — making her one of East Tennessee's longest-tenured independent audiologists.

She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA and is Board Certified in Audiology by the American Board of Audiology. Across more than four decades, her focus has remained on patient-centered care — from the first diagnostic evaluation through years of follow-up.

Education
  • B.A., University of Florida
  • M.A. Audiology, University of Tennessee
  • Doctor of Audiology, Central Michigan University
Specialties
  • Patient-centered diagnostics
  • Tinnitus evaluation & management
  • Hearing aid technology & fitting
"Working with a person from diagnosis through successful rehabilitation has provided the greatest satisfaction."
Tennessee Audiology License No. 0111
Dr. Jill Gresham, Au.D.

Dr. Jill Gresham

Au.D. · 18+ Years · Former University Professor

Eighteen-plus years across private practices, ENT physician groups, and university instruction.

Dr. Jill Gresham brings more than 18 years of audiology experience to Family Hearing Center. Her career has moved between private practice, ENT physician groups, and a teaching appointment as a professor at Florida State University.

She is particularly experienced with adult hearing evaluation and the kind of advanced hearing aid fittings that benefit from a coordinated relationship with referring ENT physicians.

Education
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
  • Arizona School of Health Sciences
Specialties
  • Adult hearing evaluation
  • Advanced hearing aid fitting
  • ENT-coordinated audiology
"Helping people hear better is my passion. I love connecting people to missed sounds and experiences."
Dr. Ashley McDermott, Au.D.

Dr. Ashley McDermott

Au.D. · B.S. · Pediatric & Family Fittings

Trained at LSU Health Sciences Center after undergrad at the University of Texas. Adult & pediatric hearing aid lead.

Dr. Ashley McDermott trained at LSU Health Sciences Center after earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas. Her work centers on selecting and fitting hearing aids for both adults and children — a skill that rewards patience and precision in equal measure.

She leads our pediatric fittings and brings a calm, unhurried manner that puts families and young patients at ease.

Education
  • B.S., University of Texas
  • Doctor of Audiology, LSU Health Sciences Center
Specialties
  • Pediatric audiology
  • Adult & pediatric hearing aid selection
  • Family hearing consultations
"Selecting the right device for a child — and watching their world open up — is the most rewarding part of this work."
Behind the Doctors

The team that holds the door, answers the phone, and remembers your name.

A great audiology practice is also a great front desk. Ours has been remarkably stable — most of our team has been here a decade or more.

Lindsey, Office Manager
Lindsey
Office Manager

Insurance, financing, and pricing questions land with Lindsey — and she has a way of making the financial side feel like the simplest part of the visit.

Renee, Patient Care Specialist
Renee
Patient Care Specialist

The welcoming face of our Lenoir City office, where she's primarily based — guiding patients from Loudon County through every step of their care.

Amy, Front Office
Amy
Front Office

The familiar voice on the phone and the warm welcome at the door — the first person most patients meet at Family Hearing Center.

Schedule

Meet your audiologist.

The first visit is unhurried — ninety minutes with one of our doctors. No pressure, no devices presented until you've heard your own results.

Schedule a visit Call (865) 588-3511