GERREN, John M., teacher, editor; born Jasper, Tenn., June 6, 1880; son of W. L. and Mollie Elizabeth (DeFriece) GERREN; father, farmer; educated at Normal University, Chattanooga, and Athens School of University of Chattanooga, and left school one year before graduating; early business occupation, farmer, telegraph operator, clerk in Chattanooga (Tenn.) postoffice, teacher in Whitwell, Tenn., six years, assistant principal Shook School, Tracy City, 1908-1909-1910-1911, editor, “Mrs. Grundy,” 1909; has been owner and editor of “The Mountain Herald,” Tracy City, Tenn., since March, 1910; member Knights of Pythias and M. E. church.