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Places to Discover in Tennessee
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Retiree Owned Business Spotlight Joe Maynard - Echo Power Engineering Editor Sean McCully
Contributors Dave Marshall CynDe Clack Leslie A. Altman Dr. Mitchell Kaye
Publisher Creative ink
Creative Director Sears Hallett
A Fresh Bite to Eat New Restaurants in the Area
New Cocktails for the Backyard BBQ
Summer is coming up fast which means it’s about time for some vacation days! From some of the best travel destinations in Tennessee to some alternative break options, there’s many great things to check out inside.
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Before you plan your vacation though, be sure to learn about how Retiree Joe Maynard has built a $30 million company out of his basement on page 11 .
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It’s good to be back! This is the first of many Retiree magazines since our most recent issue in Spring 2016. We will be bringing you all the same great content bi-monthly with informative pieces about things happening on post, as well as features on retiree-owned businesses in the community and different ways you can spend your time as a retiree.
On pages 3 - 7 , check out all the great places to vacation inside the Volunteer State.
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No Such Thing as the Perfect Diet
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With vacations and travel destinations quickly coming upon us, many people are looking for their next cost-effective vacation. But you don’t have to break the bank renting a timeshare on the beach or finding a cruise to book because there are many different things to do right here in the Volunteer State. With options in every region of Tennessee, we’ve compiled some of the best vacations spots for this summer right here in-state.
Lynchburg They’re known for their whiskey, but that’s not all this community in Middle Tennessee has to offer. There’s the Beechcraft Aviation Museum just east of the city, C and R Buggy Tours taking you on a horse-drawn carriage tour of Historic Lynchburg. And when you’re done taking in the sights and sounds of the city, whet your whistle at the Lynchburg Winery and grab some sweets at the Lynchburg Cake and Candy shop! Oh, and don’t forget to grab a handle of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey before ending your vacation.
Lynchburg, Tennessee Moore County, southwest of Manchester, Tennessee lynchburgtn.com • 931-759-4111
Knoxville In this one, unique location, mountains meet music, art meets adventure and culture meets cuisine. The pure walkability of downtown allows people to explore and discover vibrant murals, local music, historic sites, art museums, parks, greenways and more. Knoxville has something to offer for everyone, including the sports fan in your life with the Tennessee Smokies’ minor league baseball season at its peak.
Knoxville, Tennessee Knox County, two & a half hours east on I-40 visitknoxville.com • 865-523-7263 • (in Eastern time zone)
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Memphis With over 60 unique attractions in every corner of the city, Memphis is the perfect destination for your family, business or romantic getaway. Known most famously for their barbeque and for Elvis Presley’s mansion Graceland, the city is teeming with options for the whole family to enjoy, including Bealle Street, one of Tennessee’s most
visited attractions and the hub of Memphis’s nightlife. There’s also the National Civil Rights Museum for the history buff in your family.
Memphis, Tennessee Shelby County Southwestern most corner of Tennessee memphistravel.com • 901-543-5300 5
Gatlinburg Who doesn’t enjoy taking a step back from the hustle of every day life for a quiet weekend in the mountains? The Great Smoky Mountains are filled with adventure. You might pass bear cubs playing by the side of the road, see sharks swimming over your head, or take in a view that takes you above the clouds — all in the same afternoon. So give East Tennessee a visit and they will give your family something they’ll never forget.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee Sevier County, East of Knoxville gatlinburg.com • 865-436-4178 (in Eastern time zone)
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Chattanooga Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking cities. There's a world of outdoor adventure, amazing restaurants, live events, art and world-class attractions waiting for you here. So, go ahead, Plan your Chattanooga vacation today.
Chattanooga, Tennessee Hamilton County, Southeast corner of Tennessee chattanoogafun.com • 423-756-8687 (in Eastern time zone)
Additional Places to Visit Things to do in West Tennessee
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage 4580 Rachel’s Ln., Nashville, TN thehermitage.com • 615-89-2941
Discovery Park of America 830 Everett Blvd., Union City, TN discoveryparkofamerica.com • 731-885-5455
Stones River National Battlefield 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN nps.gov/stri • 615-893-9501
Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum 30 Casey Jones Ln., Jackson, TN tnvacation.com • 731-668-1222 Fort Pillow State Historic Park 3122 Park Rd., Henning, TN • tnvacation.com • 731-738-5581 Tennessee Safari Park 618 Conley Rd., Alamo, TN • tennesseesafaripark.com • 731-696-4423 Loretta Lynn’s Ranch 8000 TN-13, Hurricane Mills, TN • lorettalynnranch.net • 931-296-7700 Things to do in Middle Tennessee The Parthenon 2500 West End Ave., Nashville, TN nashville.gov/parks-and-recreation/parthenon • 615-862-8431 Lotz House Museum 1111 Columbia Ave., Franklin, TN • lotzhouse.com • 615-790-7190 Country Music Hall of Fame 222 Fifth Ave. South, Nashville, TN countrymusichalloffame.org • 615-416-2001 7
Things to do in East Tennessee Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN baysmountain.com • 423-229-9447 Sweetwater Valley Farm 17988 West Lee Highway, Philadelphia, TN sweetwatervalley.com • 877-862-4332 The Lost Sea 140 Lost Sea Rd., Sweetwater, TN thelostsea.com • 423-337-6616 Bristol Motor Speedway 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol, TN bristolmotorspeedway.com 423-989-6933 Cherohola Skyway 225 Cherohola Skyway, Tellico Plains, TN cherohola.com • 423-253-8010
There Is No Such Thing as the Perfect Diet by: Leslie A. Altman Talk to anyone who has ever gone on a diet and the majority will tell you they tried countless ways to lose The Tree of Life Center weight and nothing worked until they found the “perfect diet”. What exactly is the perfect diet? Is it low in fat Clarksville, TN or low in carbohydrates? Is it low sugar? Is it better to go plant-based? Are dairy products bad for you? Should you avoid butter? Chances are you have been force fed at least one of these dietary iterations at some point in your life. The truth is, each of our bodies are completely different right down to the cells and chemical processes that make us uniquely “us.” What affects me positively may have the opposite effect on you and conversely, the foods that make you feel great might not make me feel so wonderful. There is no perfect diet for the entire human race. For the sake of your sanity, I urge you to lose the term ‘diet’ and focus instead on your wellness. When your mind shifts from preconceived notions of appropriate weight to just being well, you begin to embrace healthy habits that are beneficial to your body, mind and soul. When wellness becomes your focus, you find yourself no longer concerned with the restriction and deprivation diets are associated with; instead, you find yourself developing healthy lifestyle changes that are manageable and become second nature. Take a moment to write down a few factors you consider being signs of wellness. For me, optimal wellness looks like this: • I awaken with the motivation and energy to exercise and that energy sustains me throughout my work day. • I eat to live and crave only the foods that provide me with the nutrients I need. I do not experience feelings of deprivation. • I find joy and peace in the activities of my day. • I do not experience pain or sickness. Once you identify the factors you consider to be benchmarks of wellness, you can begin the process of isolating the foods you know contribute positively to your wellness bank and those foods which deduct from your wellness bank. Your wellness bank functions similarly to a checking account. You can make deposits or withdrawals but you want it to always be well funded. For example, I know when I eat grains, I experience inflammation in my feet- a deduction from my bank. When I eat green leafy vegetables, I feel lighter and have more energy- a deposit in my bank. Paying careful attention to how your body reacts to the foods you eat can make all the difference in the balance of your wellness bank. In many cases, an “elimination diet” can help with identifying food related patterns of the body. The basic foundation being that you eliminate any potential food allergens from your routine for a specified period of time, then slowly and deliberately reintroduce each food back into your life, examining your body’s reaction to each item. This reintroduction gives you an opportunity to evaluate whether or not a particular food deposits or deducts from your wellness bank. You may find the foods your body prefers fall more in line with one particular dietary lifestyle or you could find that your body’s preferred foods do not align with any specific protocol. In any case, labeled or not, your new lifestyle of choosing only those foods which positively contribute to your wellness bank will ultimately yield astonishing results beyond desired weight loss. An “elimination diet” is just one of many dietary lifestyles a person can adopt on their journey to wellness. Experiment with a few different ways of eating. Choose what works best for your body. Listen to your gut and find yourself well and thriving.
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Retiree Owned Business Spotlight Maynard leaves no mission incomplete
If there’s one thing that has never factored into Joe Maynard’s decision-making, it’s failure. And failure hasn’t ever had to be part of the conversation during the Nashville native’s successful careers as a retired Army engineer and as current president and general manager of ECHO Power Engineering. “I don’t have much fear of the unknown,” Maynard said. “I don’t know why that is but I never even consider that failure is an option.” As the owner of one of the largest power engineering firms in Middle Tennessee, Maynard knows his way around an electrical grid, providing electrical infrastructure design and construction for places like hospitals, refineries and data centers across the United States. He got his start in the civilian world in 1994 as an engineer in California with ElectroTest, which at the time was the largest independent testing and services company in the U.S.
Joe and Cathy Maynard at an Austin Peay baseball game.
The company was bought out by Emerson shortly after Maynard’s hiring, and he decided to leave corporate bureaucracy behind and start his own business with his Air Force veteran partner. “We had a couple of inroads with maybe two companies at the time,” Maynard said. “We’re veteran-owned which also got us a few opportunities with the Army Corps of Engineers and NASA, and it’s just been a smoking trail ever since. We’ve just grown exponentially.” A few years later, Maynard and his family came back to Nashville, ultimately deciding to settle down in Clarksville, to start what would be known as ECHO Power Engineering in 2009. What started with two employees has quickly grown to boast a 35-person roster of employees in just short of a decade in business. The success of ECHO is in part a result of Maynard’s mindset that the work doesn’t stop when the clock hits “16:30.” “I don’t quit until the mission’s over. You don’t look at your watch and clock out when it hits 16:30,” Maynard said. “You go on if it takes you until 21:00. That’s what I think we bring to our customers is that attitude throughout the company.” This mission-oriented mentality is a philosophy Maynard inherited from his more than two decades as an Army engineer, beginning in the early ‘70s with the 92nd Engineer Battalion. His military career started at Fort Stewart, and during his 20-plus years he was stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and worked at West Point in New York, and in Panama for varying durations. He was also sent to Nuclear Power School in Fort Belvoir to further his capabilities as an Army engineer. And at each of these assignments, Maynard’s family was right beside him. “My family went with me everywhere I went,” he said. “Every tour was accompanied.” The Maynard family includes three generations of military service members from the retired Army engineer, to his retired CW4 Blackhawk pilot son, his daughter-in-law who is an active-duty medic and grandson who just recently signed on to Fort Campbell’s 160th Regiment. For a man whose roots are embedded so deeply into Clarksville today, the city wasn’t always home for him. After retiring from the Army and working in California, Maynard moved back to his native Nashville, before deciding to relocate to Clarksville to be closer to his son who retired in Tennessee’s Top Spot with Maynard’s grandchildren. Clarksville is one of the best cities Maynard could be based out of though, with all the support from the community he receives. “Many of the restaurant or business owners that I run into are veterans or the spouses of veterans, so there’s a special kind of club or clique in Clarksville,” Maynard said. “When they find out you’re a veteran, they really want you around because they like you more as a person. There’s something that connects me to Clarksville because I’m a veteran.”
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When the American Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, the original 13 colonies did not have a shared army, but instead, a collection of independent colonial militias. The first battles of that war were fought in April 1775. By May 10, the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia and on their agenda was the creation of a common army to defend the colonies. A month later, on June 14, the Congress approved the creation of the Continental Army. This day is also when we commemorate the birthday of the Stars and Stripes as our nation’s official banner as well as celebrate the brave servicemen and women who train and work tirelessly to defend it. Soldiers, Families, Retirees and Civilians celebrate the Army Birthday annually on June 14 in a variety of ways. If you’re in the Washington, DC area, there are numerous balls and parties you could attend. Or, you might prefer a more solemn celebration and choose to watch the placing of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. However you decide to celebrate - be sure to enjoy the day and (if you like sweets) have some cake! Fun Fact - The U.S. Army is older than the United States!
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HOW TRICARE FOR LIFE WORKS WITH MEDICARE (Excerpts taken from the TRICAREÂŽ For Life Handbook dated March 2018)
Medicare and TRICARE For Life (TFL) work together to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. However, there are instances when some health care costs may not be covered by Medicare and/or TFL. TRICARE For Life is available to TRICARE beneficiaries, regardless of age or where you live, if you have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. You are eligible for TFL on the first date you have both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. TFL is managed by the Department of Defense. Medicare is managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The two agencies work together to coordinate benefits.
Health Care Services Covered by Medicare and TRICARE When you see a participating or nonparticipating Medicare provider, you have no out-of-pocket costs for services covered by both Medicare and TFL. Most health care services fall into this category. After Medicare pays its portion of the claim, TFL pays the remaining amount and you pay nothing. As the primary payer, Medicare approves health care services for payment. If Medicare does not pay because it determines that the care is not medically necessary, TFL also does not pay. You may appeal Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision and, if Medicare reconsiders and provides coverage, TFL also reconsiders coverage. If a health care service is covered by both Medicare and TFL, but Medicare does not pay because you have used up your Medicare benefit, TFL becomes the primary payer. In this case, you are responsible for your TFL deductible and cost-shares.
IMPORTANT! Keep Your DEERS Information Up To Date. Enroll in Medicare Part B when first eligible to avoid a break in TRICARE coverage.
If a health care service is normally covered by both Medicare and TFL, but you get the service from a provider who has opted out of Medicare, the provider cannot bill Medicare and Medicare pays nothing. When you see an opt-out provider, TFL processes the claim as the second payer, unless you have other health insurance (OHI). TFL pays the amount it would have paid if Medicare had processed the claim (normally TFL pays 20 percent of the TRICARE-allowable charge) and you are responsible for the remainder of the billed charges.
Similarly, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) providers cannot bill Medicare and Medicare pays nothing. When you see a VA provider for health care not related to service-connected injuries or illnesses, TFL processes the claim as the second payer. TFL pays up to 20 percent of the TRICARE-allowable charge. Opt-out providers establish private contracts with patients. Under a private contract, there are no limits on what the provider can charge for health care services. For more information on covered services, visit www.medicare.gov or www.tricare.mil/coveredservices or contact WPS. At the time of publication, this information is current. 14
A F re s h B As the area surrounding Fort Campbell continues to grow and grow, so do the number of dining options in Hopkinsville, Oak Grove and Clarksville. There’s a multitude of businesses that have launched recently with all different styles of food available from Korean and seafood to hot dogs and barbeque. Here are a few of the newest restaurants you have to try. Fit. Fresh. Fast. That’s Hot Pita’s motto and it sums up what this Mediterranean fusion restaurant is bringing to the downtown Clarksville area. The result of hard work from Farid and Heidi Rastampour, Hot Pita opened in October 2017, only a few months after the idea to open a restaurant came to the husband and wife team. The restaurant is located on the corner of Franklin Street and South 2nd Street and serves breakfast lunch and dinner options quickly and affordably. Hot Pita Mediterranean Fusion 136 Franklin St., Clarksville Monday through Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm, Thursday through Saturday: 8 am to 9 pm, closed Sunday hotpitatn.com • 931-802-5100
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i t e To E a t Branded as Hopkinsville’s “little piece of Heaven on Earth,” the Novadell Steakhouse has been providing the Pennyroyal with great steak, seafood and luxury dining options since May 2017. They serve all the cuts you want in a steakhouse, including some specialty Wagyu Japanese steaks. Novadell was started by co-owners Joey Allen and David Barbee in the space that had previously been used to sell golf items for The Links at Novadell which closed in December 2016. Novadell announces all their specials every day on Facebook.
Novadell Steakhouse 500 Novadell Way, Hopkinsville Monday and Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday and Thursday: 4:30 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday: 4:30 pm to 10 pm, Sunday: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm facebook.com/novadellsteakhouse • 270-632-1448 Sitting in the same location where many Clarksville staples have been before, Strawberry Alley Ale Works is “Remarkably new, yet remarkably familiar,” for all downtown visitors. Since their opening at the beginning of April, owner Tom Cunningham wanted Strawberry Alley Ale Works to have a distinctly reminiscent feel, harkening back to businesses that used to sit in the same location, which is why the menu includes unique items like schnitzel and fish and chips. Strawberry Alley Ale Works is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner and brunch with options for the whole family.
Strawberry Alley Ale Works 103 Strawberry Alley, Clarksville Monday through Thursday: 11 am to midnight, Friday and Saturday: 11 am to 1 am, Sunday: 10:30 am to 11 pm saaleworks.com • 931-919-4777 16
Understanding UV Exposure & Its Affect on You By: Dr. Mitchell Kaye May was Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Inform yourself and your loved ones with the information needed to fight UV exposure and permanent skin damage. It’s happened to all of us… you’re sitting outside and you get “a little bit of color” or a sunburn. Sure, it may be temporarily uncomfortable - but what is the actual long-term damage to your skin? Prolonged exposure to UV Rays damages skin cells. Through extended periods of time outside, lack of sunscreen protection, and/or infrequent sunscreen application your skin will begin to exhibit signs of aging in the form of wrinkles or sun spots. Additionally, your chances of developing skin cancer will increase significantly. Be Sun Healthy & Happy with these tips: 1.
Apply sunscreen in the morning. UV Rays still affect the skin when it’s cloudy or overcast, you just don’t feel it as much.
2. Think ahead. If you know you are going to be exposed to the sun for a prolonged period of time, apply an antioxidant sunblock with a high sun protection factor or SPF. Reapply the sunblock as needed and try to include a lip balm with SPF rating. 3. Integrate sunscreen application into your overall daily routine. There are physician prescribed skin care lines that fight skin damage. The use of sunscreen in this line, when applied regularly, assists in fighting skin damage, sun spots, and signs of skin aging.
Dr. Mitchell D. Kaye performs an array of cosmetic surgery services. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and a member of both the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery. 18
Limoncello Collins Recipe for a pitcher (8 drinks) 16 ounces limoncello 12 ounces gin 8 ounces fresh lemon juice 16 ounces chilled club soda Pour the limoncello, gin and lemon juice into a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours. To pre-garnish the glasses, press three very thin lemon slices against the inside of each glass, add ice, and put in the refrigerator. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to pour, get out the pitcher and glasses. Give the pitcher contents a stir and fill each glass about 3/4 of the way. Add about 2 ounces of club soda and top with a mint sprig.
Jack Honey & Grapefruit 1 ounce Jack Honey 3 ounces fresh squeezed red grapefruit juice Put ice in a collins glass and pour in the ingredients.
Drink recipes and photos courtesy of mixthatdrink.com
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101st Airborne Divison Monument Fort Campbell has served as the 101st Airborne Division’s longest home since the division was commissioned in 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. Following the conclusion of the second world war, the division hopped from military installations in Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, before finding Fort Campbell in 1956. Seven decades later, the division monument, sitting proud and stoic outside in full view of all passersby, stands as a reminder of the efforts of the tens of thousands of men and women who have fought for their country in the myriad conflicts that the Screaming Eagles have engaged in since the events of World War II. “It’s important to have a physical object that expresses our history, heritage and values,” said John Foley, curator of the Don F. Pratt museum. “We want the Soldiers of today and the Soldiers of tomorrow and their families to have something they can gather around and remember the deeds of the 101st and the men who died helping the division meet our rendezvous with destiny.” The monument consists of an eternal flame burning atop an central obelisk with four statues facing outward from the four corners. The statues symbolize the four major conflicts that the 101st has engaged in over the course of its decades-long history: World War II, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm and the current War on Terror. Billy Colwell, a 1st Sgt. during the Vietnam War, helped commission the monument during his time with the 101st Association prior to his death in 2005. The obelisk was designed and constructed prior to the statues which were cast by renowned sculptor Larry Lugar in 2006. Lugar came to Fort Campbell and took photos of Soldiers wearing replica uniforms from the eras they represent.
e Screaming Eagles’ ultimate “rendezvous with destiny” that Major General William C. Lee spoke of aer the division’s inception in 1942 has been a long arduous journey, most of which is still yet to be written. e division has seen roaring victories and stifling losses, and the greatest of these are memorialized around Fort Campbell so that the fallen are not forgotten and the past successes inspire more hard work and dedication. From the division’s monument erected outside the division headquarters to individual infantry monuments seen inside the post, Fort Campbell has a proud history on display for all servicemen and women and visitors to the installation. Fort Campbell Area “Retiree Life” will be featuring different monuments in every subsequent issue with details on the history of the monument and what it illustrates to the Fort Campbell community.
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