Taylor Beth Gothard, Associate Attorney
Taylor Beth is a native of Smith County, Tennessee, and moved to Cookeville in 2016 to attend Tennessee Tech University. While in college, she began working for Attorney Joy Buck Gothard as a legal assistant in 2019 and was later promoted to law clerk, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the legal field.
In 2020, Taylor Beth earned her bachelor's degree in Human Ecology with a concentration in Child Development and Family Relations from Tennessee Tech University. Inspired by her passion for serving others, she continued her education at Nashville School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2024 and was admitted to practice law in Tennessee.
Following law school, Taylor Beth served as an Associate Attorney alongside Joy Buck Gothard, continuing a professional relationship that spanned seven years. She is deeply grateful for the mentorship, guidance, and experience she gained during that time. In June 2026, Taylor Beth joined Waters Law as an Estate Planning Attorney, where she is dedicated to helping individuals and families protect what matters most through thoughtful, personalized estate planning.
Taylor Beth's husband, Adam, serves as an Appraisal Analyst for the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. Together, they have two daughters, Riley Claire and Lilly Drew. Their family attends The River Community Church in Cookeville.
Outside the office, Taylor Beth enjoys reading, listening to a variety of podcasts, cooking, attending sporting events, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Professional & Educational Affiliations:
Member of Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society, 2018-2020
Intern for the Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center, 2020
Member of Nashville School of Law Legal Aid Society, 2020-2024
1L Liaison for Nashville School of Law Legal Aid Society, 2020-2021
Judicial Intern for Chancellor Ronald Thurman for the Thirteenth Judicial District Chancery Court, 2023
Member of Tennessee Bar Association, 2020-Present
Member of Upper Cumberland Young Lawyers Association, 2024-Present
Member of Upper Cumberland Lawyers Association for Women, 2024-Present
Member of Putnam County Bar Association, 2024-Present
Vice President of the Putnam County Bar Association, 2026-Present