Small Town Celebrity, Hack Ayres

LaFollette native, "Hack" Ayres knows everyone in town and everyone knows him. Iconic LaFollette auctioneer and businessman, Ayers has deep roots in Campbell County. He can be spotted around town wearing a tall, white straw hat and driving a bright-yellow truck. Ayres has lots of stories to tell and is one of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. At the age of 7, Ayers witnessed his fathers murder by revenuers and, since then, has worked extremely hard for everything he has. He owns several hotels in the area, and makes a point to greet his guests for 3 hours each morning. Ayers keeps to his traditional values and shows that they still hold true, judging by his immense personal success.