Our Team
K. Thomas Sidwell
Tommy Sidwell has served Middle Tennessee since 1984 when he was admitted to practice in the State of Tennessee. He is a graduate of Belmont University and the University of Tennessee Law School. Tommy has actively served his clients in the areas of residential and commercial real estate, taxation, business law and probate and estate planning. As part of his real estate practice, he is one of the founding members of Phoenix Title Services.
K. Thomas Sidwell
Owner / Attorney
E. Kirkham Gore III
Kirk Gore is a founding member and attorney for Phoenix Title Services. Kirk graduated magna cum laude from Belmont College of Law in Nashville where he was the Executive Articles Editor of the Belmont Law Review and a Tennessee Supreme Court Law Student for Justice. Before law school, Kirk obtained his Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi and also toured as a professional guitarist for 3 years. Kirk co-founded the law firm of Gore & Reynolds, PLLC in 2018 and initially practiced law in the areas of real estate litigation, business formations and estate planning before finding a passion for real estate transactions. In his spare time, Kirk enjoys spending time with his wife, friends, and family, traveling, and still playing as much guitar as he can!
E. Kirkham Gore III
Owner / Attorney
Blake Harris Reynolds
Blake Reynolds is a founding member and attorney for Phoenix Title Services. Blake was born and raised in Middle Tennessee. He has lived in Nashville, Leiper’s Fork, Franklin, and Brentwood. After completing his education at Brentwood High School, Blake attended the University of Montana where he was given the University President’s medal for distinguished studies in history. Blake then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Belmont University College of Law. While attending law school Blake made the Dean’s List for academic excellence, was the President of Belmont’s chapter of the Federalist Society, and participated with the American Inn of Court. Blake co-founded the law firm of Gore & Reynolds, PLLC in 2018 and initially practiced law in the areas of real estate litigation, business formations and estate planning before finding a passion for real estate transactions. Blake’s hobbies include foreign languages, cinema, and chasing after his rescue dog, Ferra.
Blake Harris Reynolds
Owner / Attorney
Kim Hicks
Originally from East Tennessee, Kim Hicks has been living in the Nashville area and working in the title industry for over 20 years. Kim brings a wealth of commercial and residential expertise to her role as Branch Manager in the Phoenix Title Franklin office. In her free time, you can find Kim at the beach or the pool with a good book or spending time cheering her four precious grandsons on at a baseball or soccer field!
Kim Hicks
Branch Manager – Franklin
Michelle Pepper
Michelle Pepper has a degree in Finance from Georgia State University. Michelle has worked in the mortgage industry, been a stay-at-home mom (AKA domestic goddess/best job ever) and most recently has been in the title industry since 2006. When Michelle is not busy managing the Phoenix Title Brentwood Office or closing real estate transactions, she loves to spend time with family and friends while dreaming of driving a pink Jeep on the beach with a puppy.
Michelle Pepper
Branch Manager – Brentwood
Jill Swicegood
Native to Tennessee, Jill Swicegood was born in Memphis and grew up in Knoxville before settling in Nashville. Jill has worked in the title industry for over 20 years and has a passion for helping clients meet their real estate needs. When she’s not hard at work in the office closing real estate transactions, you’ll find her watching live music or spending time with her daughter, son in love, grandchildren and sweet dog!
Jill Swicegood
Escrow Officer
Nancy Schneider
Originally from Minnesota, Nancy Schneider graduated from Minnesota State University. Nancy has been handling escrow, commercial and residential transactions across the country since 1994. When Nancy isn’t busy closing deals, she loves spending time with family and friends, enjoying music, working on art projects, and of course relaxing at the ocean!
Nancy Schneider
Escrow Officer
Julianne Cornett-Thompson
Originally from Atlanta, GA, Julianne Cornett-Thompson moved to Brentwood in 1986. Julianne has been serving customers in the title industry since 1995. In her free time, you can find Julianne at the beach, in her garden, spending time with family, friends, and her two wonderful German Shepherds, or cheering on the Predators and Titans!
Julianne Cornett-Thompson
Escrow Officer
Kimberly Abate
Originally from California, Kim Abate has called Tennessee home for 15 years. When she is not processing real estate deals or making her famous signature coffee for customers in the Phoenix Title Franklin office, Kim loves reading, the ocean, and spending time with her husband of 30 years, four children, four grandchildren and one happy dog!
Kimberly Abate
Escrow Officer
Megan Reed
Megan Dewey is originally from Paducah, KY. She graduated from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, having majored in English and minored in History. Megan moved to Nashville in 2013 and began her career in the real estate field. In her spare time, Megan enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family – and her dog, Applesauce.
Megan Reed
Escrow Officer