Meet our Team

The Applewood family is the heartbeat and soul of our two restaurants. We are blessed to have such a wide array of talented individuals dedicated to making your experience in the Apple Valley one to never forget. Our management staff has been a part of the family from 1 year to 35+ years.  Some of our staff have started as bussers or hosts and through their hard work and leadership with the Applewood family, they have been promoted to be a part of our management staff. 

View our Applewood Family’s story below by clicking on each staff members profile.

Applewood Farmhouse Restaurants

WENDELL COX

General Manager

CASEY DECOURSEY

General Manager

Scott King

Director of Sales

WENDELL COX

General Manager, Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant

Year Started: 2020
First Position with Applewood: Assistant General Manager
Favorite Item on the Menu: Pot Roast
Fun Fact: I can play 11 different musical instruments and coached my son to 2 US Open Qualifier Tournaments (Won 4 rounds)
Favorite Pastimes: Hiking, Golf, Tennis

CASEY DECOURSEY

General Manager, Applewood Farmhouse Grill

Year Started: 2002
First Position with Applewood: AM Host
Favorite Item on the Menu: Southern Fried Chicken
Fun Fact: Casey has owned over 35 vehicles and his wife is from El Salvador!
Favorite Pastimes: Camping and coaching youth sports.

SCOTT KING

Director of Sales, Stokely Hospitality Enterprises

Year Started: 2018
First Position with Applewood: Director of Sales
Favorite Item on the Menu: Farmhouse Roast Turkey and Dressing
Fun Fact: Scott is a local to Sevierville and he loves to travel the world.
Favorite Pastimes: Loves to cruise and loves movies.