​Bristol Academy

Fred Harkleroad graduated from Tennessee High in 1970 and from King College in 1974.  He did 2 years of Graduate work at ETSU before moving to Memphis.

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From 1976 through 1980, Fred studied at UT Memphis School of Medicine, where he earned his MD.

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Dr. Harkleroad did his Internship and Residency in Family Practice from 1980-1983.   The US Navy was honored with his service from 1983-1987.

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For thirty years, 1987-2017, he practiced medicine in the Bristol area.  He was sometimes on his own and sometimes with a group.  He did Family Practice, Obstetrics, and more.  He worked in Urgent Care for many of his years of caring for patients of all ages.

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He has been a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bristol for over 50 years.  He is ordained as both a deacon and an elder; he is currently serving on the Session (the church's leadership team).

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Fred has been married to Heidi for 43 years.  They have 2 kids and 3 grand kids.  Fred loves to play golf; walking the course is his physical exercise.  He also loves to play bridge. 

 

He retired in 2017 and is excited to teach teenagers; he enjoys connecting with young people and helping them learn.