Karissa grew up in Eastern Idaho. After graduating school, she spent years traveling the world while learning all about new cultures, exploring different cuisines and meeting some amazing people. In her travels, she found that Tennessee was her favorite place because of the live country music, the hospitality, and the rolling green hills. Karissa likes to spend her time crafting, solving puzzles, traveling, volunteering at the local Community Food Basket and spending time with her two boys.