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May 2019

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Plan Your Best Vacation in Duluth This Summer

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lanning a vacation? Look to Duluth for amazing events and activities not only this summer but year-round.

With such a wide variety of amazing events, you’ll want to book your stay as soon as possible. Check out your options at www.visitduluth.com/lodging.

By Land, Air, and Water Duluth offers great natural beauty and outdoor experiences. One of the bestknown is the 43rd annual Grandma’s Marathon June 22, a 26.2-mile race along the scenic North Shore. Other races include the William A. Irvin 5K and the Whipper Snapper Races for kids 14 and under on June 21, then the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon on June 22.

For automobile enthusiasts, visit Spirit Valley Days July 30-31, hosting the Northland’s largest classic car show. Also included in the celebration is a canoe and kayak tour of the St. Louis River, the largest freshwater estuary in North America, and the headwaters of the Great Lakes.

Plan your trip around the exciting Duluth Air Show July 20-21. Minnesota’s

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largest air show features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

Since Duluth is best known for its proximity to Lake Superior, there are two must-see events celebrating all things nautical: Cheer on the Duluth Rowing Club at the spectacular Duluth International Regatta, a 29-event rowing regatta held on a 2,000-meter course on July 13. But the most famous event this summer is the thrilling Festival of Sail August 11-13.

When these sailing vessels visit Duluth, it is a rare chance to see the grandest ships of yore. Historic ships arrive in Duluth for a three-day visit, featuring tours and fun for the entire family! The World’s Largest Rubber Duck will visit the harbor, making an incredible photo backdrop for the ships.

This event is extremely popular, so you

will want to book your lodging now if you plan to stay in Duluth that week.

Cultural Events For film aficionados, the Duluth Superior Film Festival (DSFF) May 29-31 presents an imaginative, diverse lineup of international, independent, and regional films. DSFF hosts visiting filmmakers, plus events and parties.

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Fair August 17-18 for the opportunity to purchase gallery-quality artwork, including jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics, and more from around 180 artists.

You can even take an art class during a fun-filled weekend of art appreciation.

Fun, Music, and Food Duluth provides an amazing array of musical talent year-round but especially during the summer months.

Plan your visit around these exciting artists and festivals for a truly memorable vacation.

National acts visiting Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park this summer alone include Trampled by Turtles on July 6, Steve Miller Band on July 14, and O.A.R. on August 1.

Concerts and festivals provide a great opportunity to enjoy Duluth. The annual Duluth Dylan Fest May 1826 celebrates iconic artist Bob Dylan, who was born in Duluth in 1941. The week-long festival includes an art show, poetry reading, concerts, lectures by Dylanologists, and a Singer-Songwriter Contest. The Concert on the Pier at Glensheen is held July 18 at the historic 20,000-squarefoot mansion. Concertgoers can bike, boat, or walk to the concert since parking is limited. The best seats in the house are on Lake Superior. Concertgoers can purchase a Glensheen tour on concert evenings.

Check out the 14th annual Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival July 20, showcasing international

veterans.

For the tastiest food and drink in Duluth, visit the Taste of Duluth Festival July 14 or the All Pints North Summer Brew Fest July 27, both at Bayfront Festival Park. Taste of Duluth is a free event celebrating the cultural heritage of the area, offering great food, crafts, and music. The All Pints North Summer Brew Fest presents craft beer from Minnesota breweries and brewpubs of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Meet brewers and enjoy craft beers, food, live music, and more.

Duluth has so much for visitors to enjoy all summer and all year. Plan your best Duluth vacation at www.

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Supporting Small Business and the Challenges They Face

performers, plus ethnic foods and artisans. Or visit August 9-11 for the 31st annual Bayfront Blues Festival, when 20,000 fans are treated to more than 30 acts at Bayfront Festival Park, highlighting the best artists in the blues s most of us know, it is very and blues/rock genres. If rock, country, and dance music important to support small are more your thing, see The Tribute Fest August 22-24, businesses in our communities. featuring many fun tribute shows. Enjoy the best tribute In Athens, like a lot of cities our size, bands in the country while raising funds for homeless small business is the backbone our town. Of the close to 500 members of our chamber, 80% are small businesses.

So what are the challenges facing these companies today?

Health Care One of the most challenging aspects of running a small business comes from managing health care for your employees.

Without a doubt, your workers’ health is important, but the increased healthcare Rob costs make finances difficult to manage.

Preston Government Regulations Each year it seems like the government’s collar around owners’ necks becomes tighter. One of those regulations deals with the environment. The Clean Air Act of 1990 forces you to remove air pollutants and your vehicles’ contribution to smog, gas, and other chemicals that crush the ozone layer.

Federal Income Taxes Does it feel like each year federal income tax rates skyrocket? It’s unbelievable. Under current U.S. law, the corporate tax rate is currently 15% on the first $50,000 of taxable income. Expect 25% tax rate on the next $25,000, and a whopping 35% tax on income over $10 million.

The Economy Not even Wall Street stockbrokers – or so-called “masters of the universe” – truly know how the economy is going to pan out. Fortunately, a SBA 504 loan can help you if you plan on purchasing commercial property or major equipment.

Cash Flow From online invoice software to better budgeting systems and effective cash flow management, this challenge can be overcome. However, virtually every small business owner has cash flow problems. One simple tip is to keep strict track of your money, where it’s coming from, and where it’s going.

Hiring New Employees Across the nation, many small businesses face employee hiring troubles. The cost (equipment, benefits, taxes, bonuses, etc.) of hiring new employees, unfortunately, keeps rising. All those hurdles come into play before outlining the position’s salary.

Small businesses face a lot of challenges. As the Chamber of Commerce, one of our goals is to help these businesses succeed in a big way. For more information about our chamber, visit www.athenschamber.org or come by our office in downtown Athens.

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elcome to the May, 2019 edition of East Tennessee’s Mountain Views. Our publication’s goal is to be the most comprehensive source of information for those that reside in the area as well as those who are looking to relocate to the area. Future articles will highlight the beautiful Smoky Mountain region - its scenery and points of interest as well as its history. We also will provide articles that will acclimate you to the area and give you information that will benefit you personally. We hope you enjoy our publication!

Publisher & Editor, Judy Irmen Sales & Marketing Director, Tom Irmen Serving residents and out-of-state property owners of Tellico Village, Kahite, Rarity Bay, Windriver, Rarity Meadows, Avalon Golf Community, ConKinnon, Miller’s Landing, Harbour Place, Tellico Harbor, Foothills Pointe, Thunder Pointe, Tennessee National, Willow Creek, Telliquah Preserve, The Cascades, The Meadows and Lakeview Farms.

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My mom taught me how a mother’s love is so important in a child’s development. Mom was devoted to her two daughters, and she unselfishly gave her all for them. I grew up in the ’50s when few women worked outside the home, but my mom (and dad) wanted a home in a nice suburb where their kids could grow up in a safe neighborhood. So my mom worked to help save for the down payment, but she was always there for us for all the important times in our life, and for that unselfish love, I am forever grateful.

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et me begin by thanking all of you who participated in our April 29th Grand Re-opening celebrating the launch of Amish Elegance, formerly Amish Excellence. It was our pleasure to host local radio and TV personality, Hallerin Hilton Hill, during the live broadcast of his popular afternoon radio broadcast on Knoxville’s own Newstalk 98.7 WOKI. Also, we enjoyed having Dawn Steimer, Contractor with Master Remodelers and host of the popular radio broadcast Around the House with Dawn Steimer, broadcast from the showroom Saturday morning, March 30th. We particularly enjoyed the opportunity to share our Amish Elegance vision for the future with the WOKI radio listening audience and those in attendance.

Amish Elegance’s origin first began with our 1,900 square foot showroom, which we opened on April 1, 2016.

Not surprisingly, as our understanding and appreciation of the Amish furniture marketplace grew, and in response to the evolving needs of our rapidly growing customer base, we evolved as well. We expanded our existing retail showroom to 4,200 square feet, allowing us to display many new lines of Amish furnishings in furniture styles beyond the traditional Mission style of furniture most often associated with Amish furniture. A growing number of customers also began requesting upholstered furniture pieces, so we began displaying an expanded selection of sofas, recliners, chairs, and headboards featuring both performance fabrics and high-quality leather. In recognition of our efforts, we were recognized as the Number One Furniture Store in Farragut in 2017, Favorite Furniture Store in Knoxville in 2018, and Favorite Interior Design in Knoxville in 2018.

But our efforts didn’t stop there, as we began offering our customers an extensive selection of outstanding designer-inspired home décor items, including lamps, mirrors, clocks, and more, as well as framed art from some of our most celebrated regional artists, to help you to create those showcase quality living spaces within your home.

Although much has changed, one thing that has not changed is our commitment to providing you with the exceptional customer service, quality, and value you deserve, as we continue our tradition of offering you only the finest, solid American hardwood, custom hand-crafted Amish furniture, art, and home décor items that you have been searching for.

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How to Recognize, Respond, and Survive an Active Shooting Incident T 6A • East Tennessee’s Mountain Views, May, 2019

By James Patterson

he guest speaker at the recent American Legion Post 256 meeting was Randy Allen. Mr. Allen started with the FBI in 1982 working Italian Organized Crime Investigations and became an organized crime instructor at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. After 9/11, Mr. Allen was moved to terrorism investigations targeting al-Qaida cells inside the United States and spent time in Guantanamo Bay as a member of the U.S. Army’s Joint Detention Task Force. Mr. Allen ended his FBI career in 2017 as the FBI’s chief liaison to the Director of National Intelligence and currently operates Allen Security Consulting.

Mr. Allen’s brief to Post 256 included some specifics to protect yourself in the event you are caught in a situation with someone randomly shooting in your area. You only

have three possible reactions: Run, hide, or fight. Running may always be a possibility, so when you enter a room, you should take about 30 seconds to identify your exits. To hide, if a door to a room is locked, the shooter is most likely to continue on and not hesitate with a locked door. If fighting is possible, such as when a shooter must reload, you should fight back if possible.

(Note if there is a kitchen nearby, which is an excellent place for you to find a weapon to fight back with.) Mr. Allen says statistics prove “active shooters are cowards.”

Mr. Allen informed the group that there are several phone apps that will assist you in calling authorities, dimming and silencing your phone with just the push of a single button. One of these is “SOS.” For more information about the American Legion, visit the Post 256 website at www.tellicolakepost256.org.

CHEO Presents a Special Showing of the Docu-Series “Remedy: Ancient Medicines for Modern Illness” – The Quest for Lost Medicine May 15 at 6:15 pm at the Lenoir City Welcome Center

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Please arrive at 6:15 so we can begin promptly. A short discussion will follow, time permitting.

CHEO programs are open to the public and free for members, with a $10 suggested minimum donation for all guests. CHEO is a non-profit organization supporting wholistic and integrative wellness. CHEO provides the community with many opportunities to discover pathways to well-being. For more information, call Diane Minch at 423-884-6031 or visit www.cheoknox.org.

Directions to Loudon Visitors’ Bureau/Welcome Center, located at 1075 US-321 in Lenoir City: The Center is conveniently located and easy to find on Hwy 321 across from Shoney’s. Take exit 81 off of I-75. Make a left at the Visitor’s Bureau and park behind the building. Enter through lower level back door.

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Electric Scooter Pilot Program Launches in Knoxville

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he City of Knoxville launched an electric scooter pilot program, with the first of two companies – Zagster, which operates the local Pace bike-sharing program, and VeoRide – selected through a competitive process. Both companies are the first electric scooter-sharing companies to provide services following a moratorium that allowed City officials time to review best practices and provide some guidance for a program.

“We have taken our time to learn from other cities and feel we have selected two companies that will be flexible and responsive to the needs of Knoxville,” said Mayor Madeline Rogero.

Initially the electric scooters will be staged across downtown and major residential and commercial corridors.

“We’ve seen amazing success with Pace Bike Share and anticipate scooters to be welcomed by our community with similar excitement,” said Kim Bumpas, President of Visit Knoxville.

Per the pilot program rules and City ordinances, electric scooters must be ridden in the streets and are not allowed on sidewalks or greenways. Electric scooters will be treated similar to bicycles ridden on city roads. All details around the operations of the pilot program will be subject to change as the program evolves.

The scooters can be ridden on many downtown streets but not currently on Market Square, Cumberland Avenue, or Henley Bridge. The Spin App provides uses with a map

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Riders must be 18 years of age or 13-17 with adult permission and supervision. A valid identification indicating age will be required to rent a scooter.

Scooters can travel at a maximum of 15 mph, but speeds may be lowered or restricted remotely based on special events.

Currently scooter availability is 7 am to 9 pm daily and dependent on the weather and events. Rain, or the threat of rain, may make rentals unavailable.

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Scooters should be parked upright and out of the way of pedestrians or moving vehicles. Users are encouraged to park scooters adjacent to Pace bike stations or public bicycle racks. Individuals who misuse a scooter or park the scooter in a position that impedes pedestrian, bicycle, or motor vehicle traffic may be fined or ticketed.

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CHEO programs are open to the public and free for members, with a $10 suggested minimum donation for all guests. CHEO is a non-profit organization supporting wholistic and integrative wellness. CHEO provides the community with many opportunities to discover pathways to well-being. For more information, call Diane Minch at 423-884-6031 or visit www.cheoknox.org.

Directions to Rarity Bay: From I-75, exit #72, which is Hwy 72, towards and through Loudon for exactly 13 miles. Turn left into Rarity Bay. From Hwy 411, go west on Hwy 72 for 2.5 miles. Make a right turn at the Rarity Bay entrance. The Community Activity Center is the second building on the right.

CHEO Invites You to “Healing and Evolving Through Sound!” with Dr. Suzanne Jonas

May 13 at 6:30 at Alma Diem (222 S. Peters Rd)

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ou may be new to Sound Therapy, but it is not new itself!

Sound has been used successfully for thousands of years to heal and evolve people. The specialized technology of today has given us a better understanding of how sound impacts mind, body, and spirit.

Find out if Sound Therapy will benefit your health and life.

Leave knowing several easy sound therapy techniques you can do yourself! Door prize: 1 Sound Therapy Session ($180 value).

Everyone is welcome. The Knoxville CHEO programs are held the second Monday of the month and are open to the public. CHEO is a non-profit organization supporting holistic and integrative wellness and free for members, with a $10 suggested minimum donation for all guests. CHEO provides the community with many opportunities to discover pathways to well-being. For more information, visit www.cheoknox.org.

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LOAdEd with upgRAdES! This is truly a “home for all seasons.” Take note of the 3-car side entrance garage and the 4 beautifully shuttered windows which create an impressive and elegant front elevation with maximum curb appeal.

Additional features are:

• 2,057 sq. ft. with Craftsman style front elevation.

• A massive coffered ceiling throughout the main living area and a double tray ceiling in the master bedroom add a sophisticated feeling of elegant volume.

• Fabulous walk-in marble/acrylic shower.

• Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire living area.

• Granite kitchen features wood cabinets and extra large pantry.

• 10’x17’8” open grilling and sunning patio.

• Large 10’x22’ screened patio. • Plus, much more! © Lake Point Homes, Inc. 2018. This plan is protected by Federal Copyright Laws. Do not copy. Any use in whole or in part is a criminal offense punishable by law.

Specifications and features can change without notice, liability or obligation. Artist renderings and photos may not be representative of actual construction.

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~ SALON BIZ 2019 ~

Ahead of Her Time

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ur salon owner and founder, Faye Whitehead, has truly been “ahead of her time” in the 30-year history of The Village Salon. The meet and greet for cosmetic surgeons is one of the many areas where she has truly proven to be ahead of her time.

Before the turn of the century, The Village Salon was among the very first to introduce non-surgical cosmetic procedures into the salon, and now virtually every highend salon offers injectable cosmetics. Back in the late ’90s, choosing to have Botox or fillers was not exactly

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something people would bring up during dinner conversation, much less discuss in an open forum with a physician at their hair salon.

Brian K. Whitehead After some time, the Managing Partner non-surgical cosmetic The Village Salon business became more and more accepted, and The Village Salon now it offers everyone an 222 Village Square opportunity to remove some in Tellico Village of the signs of time from their 865-458-9332 appearance. One of the ways thevillagesalon@aol.com this business has evolved is that now these non-surgical clients are becoming a pipeline to the surgical side of the practice.

The Village Salon has enjoyed a long standing partnership with Gallaher Plastic Surgery & Spa, MD and is proud to introduce its newest partner, Dr. David D. Lo, MD. If you would like to set up a consultation with Dr. Lo regarding skin care and surgical procedures, please call the salon to schedule.

Please enjoy all of your salon visits fully, and should you have any questions on how to get the most out of your visits, please reach out to your salon professional.

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Garage Renovation: Starting from the Floor Up

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ost of us grew up with a totally utilitarian garage with a coated floor – coated with oil and dirt.

But today’s garages have become an extension of a home’s living space, and that means creating a clean space with flooring that’s durable and easy to clean.

For a striking and durable garage floor coating that is easy to maintain, Knoxville’s PremierGarage can transform an oil-stained, pitted, or peeling epoxy-coated garage floor into a showroom quality look. PremierGarage, the nation’s leader in garage enhancements and remodeling, combines its proprietary hybrid polymer flooring system technology with their extensive industry knowledge and experience to provide a high-quality finish that is chemical, stain, and slip resistant.

“There have been many improvements in coating technology over the past 20 years, and the preferred garage flooring is our polyurea coating,” said Brain Falls, co-owner of PremierGarage of Knoxville. “Polyurea is a hard coating that’s widely specified in commercial

settings where failure is not an option and floors are designed to last.”

The two-day process starts with technicians who diamond grind each floor to the ideal surface condition to achieve a permanent chemical bond that substantially outlives traditional epoxies. Curing two times harder than epoxy, the flooring provides a continuous, non-porous coating surface that naturally resists various liquids that may leak from your automobile’s engine. It’s like armor for your concrete floor. Any cleanup requires only a hose or mop.Available in hundreds of various chip and color combinations, you can customize your garage flooring to fit your home and style. The garage will be as aesthetically pleasing as the rest of the home. PremierGarage’s flooring solutions are also suitable for commercial and light industrial applications.

Having a PremierGarage floor installed will also: » Increase the resale value of your home. » Improve safety with a floor that is slip, impact, and

heat resistant and brightens the area with increased light reflectivity. » Open up new activities in your garage. It could double as a children’s play area or hobby nook.

Call PremierGarage, powered by Tailored Living, and discover the affordability of transforming your garage floor.

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Kids Arts Camp for Students K-6th Grade

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thens Area Council for the Arts is pleased to present the 24th annual Kids Arts Camp. This is a one-week camp for students grades K-6 in June at Westside Elementary School and Allen UMC. Kids Arts Camp 2019 includes daily classes in art, music, drama, and dance. The camp day is from 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday, ending with a performance on Friday at 1 pm of Hollywood. Students may attend camp, week one June 3-7 at Westside, week two June 10-14 at Westside, or week three June 17-21 at Allen UMC. Tuition is $75 per camper.

The camp director is Kay Frank, retired art, music, and drama teacher at E.K. Baker and Rogers Creek Elementary Schools, and the staff includes local educators Lisa Sharp, Tony Mason, Jodi Mull, and Jessica Lee. All supplies are furnished, and campers are asked to bring their own lunch.

Registration forms are available at The Arts Center and will also be distributed at local schools. Please note that kindergarten aged students must have completed that grade during the 2018-2019 school year.

Registration deadline for all weeks of Kids Arts Camp 2019 is Friday, May 24. Early registration is advised, as camps fill up quickly, and spots are strictly limited.

Scholarships are available from the Marian Biddle Trew Scholarship Fund. The scholarship application may be picked up at The Arts Center, and that application deadline is Friday, May 17.

For questions or more information about this or any AACA program, contact The Arts Center at 423-745-8781, programs@athensartscouncil.org, or visit in person at 320 North White Street in Athens.

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The Art Market Gallery for the Month of May Featured Artists: Sandy Hoeft and Lynn Straka

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The opening for the new exhibit will be First Friday, May 3, at the Art Market Gallery

andy Hoeft is a landscape artist who lived in Alaska for many years. She recently retired to the Cumberland Plateau in beautiful Tennessee. Sandy gets her inspiration for her paintings from hiking and traveling the back roads. She loves the ever changing skies and enjoys painting large clouds.

The barns and farmland in Tennessee have been her focus since retiring.

Lynn Straka, DVM, is a mixed media jewelry artist and practicing small animal veterinarian.

She began making natural and glass crystal beadLynn Straka Sandy Hoeft ed jewelry in about 2000, helping her through a tumultuous time. Jewelry making quickly besolder. She quickly realized that these techniques weren’t came a second vocation, and she began selling her jewelry at craft shows. Ten years later she expanded easily mastered by a simple video or book, and she disher work and began to transition from stringing beads to covered Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and began creating jewelry by letter and word stamping on sterling taking yearly classes to develop my skills as an artist and silver and copper. She opened an Etsy shop, making and metalworker. Having personal instruction reinforced her selling personalized pendant necklaces, bridal gifts, and base knowledge and encouraged her to ask questions other unique pieces. At that time, she was self-taught, and troubleshoot subjects that have challenged her. She researching and learning technique and materials use on currently volunteers at Arrowmont, which allows her to her own. She’s always felt comfortable using small hand take courses regularly from a variety of expert instructors.

The jewelry she makes is adornment – created to protools in these techniques, because the tools are similar to duce joy to the wearer. Designs influenced by nature, they the tools she uses in her veterinary surgical practice. may evoke a memory, affirm a belief, or are an extension In 2008, Lynn and her husband moved to East of the wearer’s personality.

Tennessee. She had always wanted to take her jewelry The common denominators of her work are texture art more three-dimensional, and she wanted to learn to

and exercise in technique. Whether it is hand stamping designs or words, forging, creating three-dimensional forms, or impressing texture onto metal, each piece has its own one-of-a-kind, individual personality. The materials she uses most are sterling silver, copper, and bronze, with semiprecious stone accents or glass beads. As she learns and grows as an artist, she continues to gravitate towards materials that are recycled or repurposed. She love altering these metal items and incorporating them into her jewelry.

Typically they are finished with an antiqued or aged patina to highlight their texture.

The Art Market Gallery features two artists every month. These exhibits are new works by the artists, and they are often present to talk about their work and inspirations.

Owned and operated by more than 60 professional regional artists, the Art Market Gallery, located at 422 South Gay Street, is a few doors away from Mast General Store and next to Downtown Grill & Brewery. Hours are 11 am to 6 pm Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, 11 am to 9 pm Friday, and 1 to 5 pm Sunday. The gallery is wheelchair accessible; parking in the abutting garage and on the street is free on weekends and after 6 pm weekdays. For more information, call 865-525-5265 or visit www.artmarketgallery.net.

Pirates Voyage Taking Shape in Pigeon Forge as Construction Progresses

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olly Parton is making good on staking her claim in Pigeon Forge with the construction of the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, her newest attraction in the Smokies, and the treasure – buried and otherwise – already has begun to arrive and take shape at the venue.

Construction on the Pirates Voyage building, located on the Parkway adjacent to The Island in Pigeon Forge, began the first week in January. The first – and biggest – task was to “build” the lagoon, the centerpiece of the set that will house the two pirate ships where the action of the entire show takes place. The digging of that foundation required removing more than 281 loads of dirt via dump truck for more than a month (that’s 4,500 cubic yards or 7,500 tons of dirt!); that part of the project was completed in February. That 15-foot lagoon soon will hold 300,000 gallons of water. The installation and finishing of 600

cubic yards of concrete and 50,000 lbs. of steel in the 30,000 square foot arena began the week of February 25.

An extensive nationwide talent search began as soon as this entertainment project was announced last fall, and the cast of 20 has already begun show rehearsals and intense training for the acrobatic and diving skills required of pirates and mermaids alike in this show. One of the most anticipated phases of construction happened in late March when the exterior started to take shape and the

large Pirates Voyage sign was placed outside the building.

“Among our ‘pirates crew’ here for our new Dinner & Show, we like to say that we are going ‘overboard’ with the details as we prepare everything – from the show elements to the new four-course menu to the exterior,” said Steve Cruz, Corporate Director of Marketing. “This is going to be a show that guests to our Smoky Mountain area are not going to want to miss. People have been asking for details, so we thought now would be a good time to share some of those.”

Set to be complete in May, the construction phase is a $9 million project, in addition to the initial investment in the property for a total of $28 million. Reservations are now being taken for all 2019 shows. Ticket information is available at www.piratesvoyage.com or by calling 865505-AHOY (2469).

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LAKEFRONT/MTN VIEWS 163 Chuniloti Way 4BD/4.1BA 5,728 sq ft $1,295,000

LAKEFRONT 144 Noya Trace 3BD/3.1BA 3,421 sq ft $859,000

LAKEFRONT 205 Tigitsi Place 3BD/3.1BA 4,461 sq ft $835,000

LAKEVIEW 219 Northshore Drive 4BD/3.1BA 5,326 sq ft $499,900

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SEASONAL LAKE VIEW 129 Kiowa Way 3BD/3.1BA 4,265 sq ft $464,500

BASEMENT RANCH 327 Okema Way 3BD/2.1BA 3,204 sq ft $425,000

CUSTOM BUILT 252 Chatuga Way 3BD/3BA 3,345 sq ft $368,000

RANCH HOME 164 Saloli Way 3BD/2BA 1,976 sq ft $334,900

LAKEFRONT LOT 163 Indian Shadows Drive Harbour Place $325,000

LAKEFRONT LOT 110 Noya Lane Lot 6 Block 1 Mialaquo Point $279,000

BASEMENT RANCH 106 Santee Way 4BD/3BA 3,136 sq ft $329,000

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PATIO HOME 304 Paoli Trace 3BD/2BA 1,446 sq ft $225,000

TOWNHOME 402 Chota View Trace 3BD/2BA 1,504 sq ft $195,000

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163 Chuniloti Way $1,295,000 MLS# 1070364

156 Depew Drive $1,200,000 – MLS#1048619

172 Hiwonihi Trail $1,125,000 - MLS #1057017

256 Cheestana Way $999,000 MLS #1049955

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Lake Front - Tellico Village

Lake Front - Tellico Village

Lake Front – Loudon County

Lake Front – Tellico Village

205 Tigitsi Place $835,000 – MLS #1063214

144 Noya Trace $859,000 – MLS #1074952

2126 Cruze Road $790,000 – MLS #1056618

290 Cheestana Way $775,000 – MLS #1067903

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Lake Front – Tellico Village

Lake Front - Tellico Village

Lake Front – Tellico Village

Lake & Mtn Views – Tellico Village

166 Oonoga Way $740,000 – MLS #1067272

153 Cheeskogili Way $729,000 MLS #1062469

180 Oonoga Way $699,750 MLS # 1059415

320 Kiyuga Way $639,000 – MLS #1075323

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Golf Front – Tellico Village

120 Tigitsi Lane $625,000-MLS#1015494

155 Saloli Way $628,500-MLS#1027212

349 Golanvyi Trail $598,000 – MLS #1074977

222 Chickasaw Lane $579,000 – MLS #1073849

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New Construction – Tellico Village

New Construction – Tellico Village

Golf Front – Tennessee National

Lake View – Foothills Pointe

107 Daleyuhski Way $539,000 – MLS #1073957

117 Seminole Lane $509,900 – MLS #1053255

945 Ironwood Lane $479,900 – MLS#1059086

219 Northshore Drive $499,900 – MLS #1071430

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Lake View – Tellico Village

Seasonal Lake View – Tellico Village

Custom Built – Tellico Village

108 Tooweka Circle $459,900 MLS #1077853

403 Awohili Trace $479,000 – MLS #1076691

129 Kiowa Way $464,500 – MLS #1071360

128 Tommotley Drive $455,900 – MLS #1074978

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Basement Ranch – Tellico Village

New Construction – Tellico Village

Lake View – Tellico Village

Country Setting – Tellico Village

100 Okema Place $389,900 –MLS #1063819

412 Skiatook Lane $399,900 – MLS #1070435

278 Coyatee Drive N $378,000 – MLS #1070340

327 Okema Way $425,000 – MLS #1070774

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Basement Ranch – Tellico Village

One Level – Tellico Village

Custom Built – Tellico Village

112 Hanani Trail $379,900 – MLS #1067110

114 Alichanoska Lane $374,900 – MLS #1070680

405 Cheestana Lane $375,000 – MLS #1074498

252 Chatuga Way $368,000 – MLS #1076521

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New Construction – Tellico Village

Brick Ranch – Tellico Village

Seasonal Mtn View – Tellico Village

One Level – Tellico Village

115 Atsila Trail $359,900 – MLS#1060857

166 Oostanali Way $359,000 – MLS #1061439

173 Tommotley Drive $349,900 – ML S#1074528

323 Gadusi Lane $335,000 – MLS #1060020

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One Level – Tellico Village

Basement Ranch – Tellico Village

Fully Remodeled – Tellico Village

One Level – Tellico Village

164 Saloli Way $334,900 – MLS #1074745

106 Santee Way $329,000 – MLS#1045289

206 Daksi Lane $289,900 – MLS #1071495

522 Tanasi Circle $283,900 – MLS #1076213

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Golf Frontage – Tellico Village

Lake View Townhome – Tellico Village

Golf Frontage – Tellico Village

Basement Ranch – Tellico Village

172 Daleyuhski Way $270,000 – MLS #1054937

217 Chota Hills Lane $265,000 – MLS #1070334

122 Oligi Lane $259,000 – MLS #1072249

205 Ottawa Place $247,000 – MLS #1066669

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Townhome – Tellico Village

One Level – Tellico Village

One Level – Tellico Village

Updated Townhome – Tellico Village

201 Chota Hills Lane $229,000 – MLS #1076456

117 Utsesti Way $225,000 –MLS #1069579

304 Paoli Trace $225,000 - MLS #1063129

402 Chota View Trace $195,000 – MLS #1071473

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Nice Starter Home – Loudon County

Lake Front – Tellico Village

Lake Front – Tellico Village

163 Elokwa Way $130,000 – MLS #1075670

1303 E. Broadway Street $119,999 – MLS #1033304

Lot 891 Rarity Bay $700,000 – MLS #1064487

Lot 3 Blk 17 Tanasi Coves $550,000 – MLS #1041118

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Lake Front – Tellico Village

Lake Front – Tellico Village

Lake Front – Tellico Village

Lake Front – Tellico Village

Lot 4 Blk 13 Tanasi Coves $410,000 – MLS #1071210

Lot 2 Blk 12 Tommotley Coves $369,900 – MLS #999896

Lot 4 Blk 1 Chota Cove $344,900 – MLS #1004638

Lot 36 Blk 12 Kahite $349,000 – MLS #1066044

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Lake Front – Harbour Place

Lake Front – Tellico Village

Lake Front – Tellico Village

Seasonal Lake View – Tellico Village

Lot 84 Indian Shadows Drive $325,000 – MLS #1066386

Lot 17 BLk 15 Kahite $234,900 – MLS #989710

Lot 10 Blk 14 Toqua Coves $124,900 – MLS #1039938

Lot 26 Blk 15 Toqua Shores $76,000 – MLS #1075774

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No Mosquitoes, Carpenter Bees, Ants, or Other Warm Weather Pests We called Dayton’s!

Mosquitoes Beware!

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’ve used Dayton’s Mosquito Control Management since the first year it was offered, and I would NEVER consider not using it,” said a longtime client of Dayton’s.

“I love being outdoors tending my flower garden and knowing that I won’t be bitten by those irritating pests! The monthly cost is affordable, plus it doesn’t matter if my neighbors use mosquito control or not; my yard is protected. I like the fact that this treatment is environmentally friendly and won’t hurt my dog or plants.”

Besides being nuisance pests, mosquitoes can be serious public health threats by transmitting life-threatening diseases such as West Nile virus or the Zika virus, so it’s important to take precautions to prevent being bitten. Offered May through October, this program eliminates mosquitoes by stopping their seven-day breeding lifecycle from eggs to biting adults, treating mosquito breeding sites such as standing water, waterscapes, and mosquito resting areas like landscaping, vegetation, trees, and shrubs.

Dayton’s is also your best resource for eliminating other warm weather pests such as carpenter bees, ants, and wasps. Professional treatment of the source of these pests, such as nesting places underground or inside wooden eaves, is the key to keep them from coming back!

New customers will receive 1) $25 OFF the initial service for Dayton’s Mosquito Control Management Program with a contract through October and 2) $25 OFF one treatment for warm weather pests with an annual pest agreement. Other services include convenient quarterly perimeter pest control, pest control for ladybugs/bedbugs, monthly/quarterly/one-time pest control services, fungicide/moldicide treatments, VA/FHA inspections, CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System, and radon testing/mitigation.

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Summer Is Upon Us!

By Christina Fitzwilliam

ust typing those words sends a shiver of anticipation through my soul. For us, warmer weather means barbecues and weekend get-togethers with friends. But, before I feel comfortable inviting everyone over, my home needs some TLC. Perhaps your does, too. At the top of my list are reorganizing, lawn maintenance, and a good deep Countertops cleaning of all my hard surfaces, including floors, counters, walkways, and decks. Enter KItchen & Bath Cabinets the honey-do-list. Lucky for me, there is one chore on that list that John doesn’t mind tackling in our home. Guess which one!

Ten years ago, before we began the deep cleaning business, John was a restaurant 35 Years of Prompt Professional Service manager.

One of his most frustrating challenges was getting the commercial kitchen and Deal directly with Country Carpet’s owners. dining areas clean. I think he tried almost every cleaning technique, product, and tool in No commissioned sales people. the market, but those restaurant floors never looked the way he wanted them to look. The LAST thing he wanted to do when he got home was to help me scrub the kitchen floor.

So, in 2008, when John and I flew to Arizona to check out some innovative cleaning equipment, my husband fell in love with the equipment and the process immediately. He couldn’t wait to bring the equipment to Knoxville and tackle as many restaurant floors as he could manage. That first week we practiced using the equipment in our own home, and 3107 Hwy. 411 I was astonished at how different my tile and grout floors looked. My carpet lightened Madisonville, TN 37354 several shades, and my driveway literally glowed in the dark. Many of our friends got (Across from Sequoyah High School) free cleanings those first few weeks as well, and they were equally impressed!

Here’s some of what I have learned during the past 10 years. Every now and then, every home needs a deep cleaning – a time to clean places that aren’t part of a regular cleaning schedule or places that are generally overlooked. I’ve also learned that no matter how often a home is cleaned and the floors scrubbed, that dirt and contaminants build up over time, which cause beautiful tile and grout to discolor. This dirt countertops tile & grout becomes trapped within the pores of the floor and cannot be removed without some powerful measures and professional help.

Surface Doc has the equipment that allows them to do what homeowners simply cannot do on their own. With a WE CLEAN AND SEAL: combination of high heat, high pressure, and a powerful showers & glass doors Tile & Grout • Concrete • Natural Stone • Carpet spinning brush, all contained under a pressure hood, floors Wood & Composite Decking • Travertine • Slate have no choice but to release all soil and contaminants burMarble • Granite • Bricks • Linoleum ied deep within them. This process allows for the complete removal of years of build-up within your floor.

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Spring’s Super Separates Fashion Sense

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f you’ve been shopping for a dress for the past few seasons, you’ve probably discovered that there aren’t many dresses in the market to purchase.

But why stress for a dress? You can get the same look in this year’s strong separates!

Lifestyles now are much more relaxed, very rarely calling for a dressy look that cannot be found by combining a beautiful, flowy palazzo pant with a gorgeous blouse. Even weddings, which at one time called for “a dress,” are attended now more in dressy pants or skirts, many times combined with a jacket to give a completed and quite formal look.

Our models pictured are all wearing separates, enabling them to separate these pieces and combine them with other items in their wardrobe as well;

thus, wardrobe building at its best! Most any top can be mixed with denim, so use your jackets, blouses, and tunics to extend your casual wardrobe.

Not the least important reason to choose separates instead of a dress is the fit. Larger top? Larger bottom?

Separates will work perfectly for you!

Most women are not perfectly shaped,

so it becomes almost impossible to find a dress style that fits her entire body.

Look closely at our models, who are all wearing this season’s separates.

Think of the many ways you can incorporate these pieces into your existing wardrobe… and remember, we’re always happy to have you bring pieces you already own into the store to freshen your look for a new season!

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Caregivers Needed for Cats at Hiwassee College

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ot only students and faculty are affected by the sudden closing of Hiwassee College.

You may not be aware of the feral cat colonies that have been supported by students, staff, and faculty at the college. Feral cat colonies consist of homeless felines who are not adoptable due to their unsocialized history.

The goal is to trap, spay/neuter, and release (TNR) these cats so that they are not reproducing and creating larger colonies. If cared for, they will live healthy, productive lives, and the colonies will eventually die off as the cats age.

There are several such colonies on the Hiwassee Campus. It is not known if and how they will be cared for when the facility closes. It would be inhumane to abandon them. We are attempting to put a plan in place if needed to continue to care for these cats.

There are 25-30 cats in the area known as the Equipment Maintenance Barn that consists of two to four buildings.

Twenty-one of those cats have been neutered. The “Hay Barn” has five cats, only one of whom has been neutered. There may be other caring areas on the campus as yet unidentified.

One student has been handling the TNR of the cats and will continue to do so until the semester ends on May 10. We will be looking for someone to help with this necessary effort. The goal is to put together a plan of action to have caregivers ready to go over to the school once per day to feed the cats if and when the need arises.

This is an emergency. If you think you might be able to help as a caregiver or in planning and implementation, please contact Judy via email at 1catnut@ gmail.com.

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Golf Front Home 112 Hanani Trail $379,900

Lakefront Home 120 Tigitsi Lane $625,000

Golf Front Home Tennessee National 945 Ironwood Lane $479,900

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Fixer Upper 163 Elokwa Way $130,000

Lake & Golf View 108 Tooweka Circle $459,900

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Upcoming Events at the Community Church at Tellico Village

Fine Arts Concert Series presents The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra Thursday, May 2, 7 to 8:30 pm Community Church at Tellico Village: Sanctuary Under the direction of Vance Thompson, The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece big band with five saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets, guitar, piano, bass, and drums. The band is comprised of some of East Tennessee’s top professional musicians and performs a wide range of music from the American jazz tradition. Tickets are available at the Community Church at Tellico Village office for $10.

Starting Point (Community Church at Tellico Village discovery class) Sunday, May 5, 11:30 am to noon Community Church at Tellico Village: Fireside Room If you are interested in learning more about the Community Church at Tellico Village, join the pastors for a discovery class to learn more about our church family.

Sunday Morning Worship 8 & 10:15 am Our 10:15 service is streamed live every Sunday at www.TellicoChurch.com.

Children’s Sunday School is at 9:10 am, childcare is available at 10:15 am.

Flowers After Hours at Random Acts of Flowers

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andom Acts of Flowers’ public Flowers After Hours events are a great way to celebrate a special event, enjoy a girls’ night out, or meet new people while spending some meaningful time together helping others. Participants enjoy hands-on floral instruction from a professional florist before having the opportunity to create one floral arrangement to take home and at least one additional arrangement for delivery to an individual

in a local healthcare facility. Flowers After Hours is an opportunity for people to get together at the Random Acts of Flowers Knoxville workshop to share an evening of fun, fellowship, and flower arranging – all while providing bouquets to those in need of a personal moment of kindness.

Random Acts of Flowers Knoxville hosts Flowers After Hours classes bi-monthly, and the dates are posted on our website and Facebook. The $50 ticket price includes vases, flowers, and instruction. Coffee, water, and

light appetizers will be provided. BYOB for participants 21 and over. For more information or to get your tickets, visit www.RAFKnoxville.org.

Interested in booking a private Flowers After Hours event for a birthday party, wedding shower, company teambuilding, or other occasion? If so, please contact Mick Reed at Mick@RAFKnoxville.org or by phone at 865-633-9082.

Your participation in Flowers After Hours helps us deliver smiles – to you and to our recipients!

Tellico Boaters Assistance Response Team (T-BART) 15th Annual Bratfest Fundraiser 2019

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Live across the street from Tellico Lake! This beautiful multi-generational home is perched on 3.7 acres atop of a hill, with a corner wraparound deck overlooking lake & mountain views! Launch your boat at the ramp 2 minutes away. The main level of this home consists of an extra large master suite, eat-in kitchen w/ bar, dinning room, living room w/ fireplace, 2 other bedrooms, enclosed sunroom w/ wood stove, 2-car garage, and laundry (cabinets, folding counter, sink, pantry & closet). The walk-out basement, finished in a rustic wood and stone style, has its own driveway & covered parking. Enter into the living room with stone fireplace or pass through the stone arch into a full kitchen, bath, 3 other multi-use rooms, and a storage area. Property is 2 parcels.

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WATERFRONT HOME ON A GREAT COVE IN TELLICO VILLAGE. Private dock with boat lift, cathedral ceiling in main room overlooking the deck and lake. 4 bed & 4 full baths, master on main, the other main floor bedroom is currently being used as office. Washer/dryer on main floor. The view and location is awesome! Screen porch, grill deck, lower level has wet bar, room for pool table & lounge area, plus a huge Florida room off lower level w/ separate heat & air. Workshop area w/ outside door.

2 fireplaces both have propane – 1 has gas logs and 1 has gas starter for wood burning in lower level. This location has million dollar homes. 1 owner. Home needs updating and is priced accordingly.

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WATER ACCESS HOME – Water views – Tanasi golf neighborhood. New 15k paver patio completed in May 2019, newer master bath, great room & dining rooms have cathedral ceilings & hardwood floors. Large kitchen w/ granite, plenty of maple cabinets, island, gas range, stone backsplash, butler pantry, desk, some glass doors. Gas fireplace, private irrigation well for irrigation and car washes. Large screen porch and grill area w/ lake views. 2 AC units and 2 propane warm heaters, cedar closet, nice front porch, driveway has easy turn around. Tall ceilings in lower level, lot next door may be available for sale in separate deal.

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STUNNING ALL-BRICK BASEMENT RANCH with the potential of almost 6,000 finished sq ft in desirable Rockingham subdivision! This home has been meticulously cared for and is full of high-end upgrades throughout. The 3,000+ sq ft main level offers an inviting open concept living space with large family room, kitchen, dining area & enclosed patio perfect for entertaining. Gourmet kitchen is equipped with high-end SS appliances including 2 ovens, granite tops, walk-in pantry & tons of cabinets. Master ste has trey ceilings, new carpet & spa-like en-suite bath with separate soaking tub and shower. Downstairs awaits endless possibilities with 2,800+ sq ft – perfect for a workshop or could be easily finished to include an added bedroom, rec room, bathroom & more! Current owner has spared no expense in equipping this home with top notch upgrades and features. Some of these include installing Jeld Wen Casement windows to enclose both the upstairs and downstairs patios, custom blinds throughout, additional cabinets for added storage in all bathrooms and laundry room, Gutter Guards, and new irrigation system. The list of features that make this property stand out from the rest is unlimited! Some of these include recirculation system for instant hot water throughout the house, motion sensored overhead garage door lights, and poured concrete walls and safe room in basement. HVAC unit has had routine maintenance twice a year to ensure proper and efficient operation.

1866 Stone Harbor Way Knoxville, TN 37922 $344,900 MLS#1070838

BEAUTIFUL ALL-BRICK, MASTER ON MAIN home in desirable neighborhood across from the lake at Carl Cowan Park. Updates include downstairs floors & carpet, newer HVAC, tankless water heater, gas heat & granite in kitchen. Master opens to screened private porch & boasts a luxurious bath w/ marble sink, vanity & shower & large walkin closet. Custom gourmet kitchen w/ pretty white cabinetry, granite countertops & island w/ cooktop, newer refrigerator & Bosch dishwasher. Laundry room w/ countertop, tub sink & cabinets. Elegant family room w/ 9’ ceilings, custom window treatments, double crown molding, gas fireplace & views of the lake. 2 bedrooms plus bonus, full bath & extra storage upstairs. Listen to your built-in sound system & enjoy maintenance-free living w/ lake views in Hart’s Cove Landing.

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AFFORDABLE GOLF FRONT HOME on the 11th fairway of the Toqua Golf Course. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, new hardwood floors in the living room and hall, updated master bath ceramic tile walk-in shower. The lower level is 1,529 sq ft unfinished heated space, whatever you want to make it. It is plumbed for a bath and additional washer hookups. It also has a full garage door to enter through, with enough room to park a golf cart or even a couple of cars. There are many options for it, enough room for a huge workshop and more. Because this is an exceptional location on the golf course with plenty of storage, this property could also provide a great investment for a rental. The yard is professionally landscaped with irrigation system.

507 Cimarron Circle Loudon, TN 37774 $269,900 MLS#1067790

AWESOME MOUNTAIN VIEWS with partial lake views of Tellico Lake. Maintenance-free living – NO yard work.

Located in the center of the Village close to Wellness Center, restaurants, golf and many other activities.

Master bedroom on main. The deck is off the master & living room overlooking the mountains. Large unfinished area in basement (approx 400 sq ft) currently used as workshop or finish for a media room or craft room.

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CHECK OUT THIS SPECTACULAR 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH BRICK HOME located in a very desirable neighborhood! It has so much to offer including an updated kitchen, large family room with fireplace and hardwood floors, den/sunroom, office & master en-suite.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The 23rd Annual Biltmore Concert Series Kicks off July 25th O

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n July 25, The Beach Boys are set to kick off the 23rd annual Biltmore Concert Series. Concerts are staged on the South Terrace of Biltmore House, with breathtaking twilight views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. All shows start at 7:30 pm.

The 2019 Biltmore Concert Series line-up: » July 25: The Beach Boys » July 26: The B-52s » August 3: The Charlie Daniels Band and The Marshall Tucker Band » August 6: Chicago » August 9: The O’Jays and Kool & The Gang » August 10: Amy Grant and Steven Curtis Chapman

Tickets may be purchased at www.biltmore.com/concerts, by calling 866-336-1255, or in person at Biltmore’s Reception and Ticketing Sales Center, located at 1 Lodge Street in Asheville, NC. Performers and dates are subject to change.

About the Artists The Beach Boys

The B-52s Selling more than 20 million albums worldwide, the GRAMMY Award-nominated quartet The B-52s has impacted alternative music, fashion, and culture during the course of four decades with hits such as “Rock Lobster,” “Love Shack,” and “Private Idaho.”

The Charlie Daniels Band and The Marshall Tucker Band North Carolina-raised Charlie Daniels made his mark with Southern rock anthems, award-winning country hits, and gospel albums. The Charlie Daniels Band’s performance at Biltmore this year is one of 100+ concert dates on the band’s 2019 schedule, coming to the stage with “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “Long Haired Country Boy,” “The South’s Gonna Do It Again,” and “Uneasy Rider.” Equal parts rock, blues, jazz, country, soul, and bluegrass, The Marshall Tucker Band has a music catalog consisting of more than 20 studio albums, including songs like “Can’t You See” and “Heard It in a Love Song.”

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o the casual rock music listener, the name Nils Lofgren may not ring a bell. However, you can be assured that you’ve heard him if not as a solo artist, you most definitely have as guitarist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, or time in Neil Young’s Crazy Horse (“then” – in the seventies – and now), in Ringo’s All Starr Band, or as the front man for one of his bands, Grin. So yeah, you’ve heard at least some of Nils’ work.

It is because of the release of his latest album, Blue with Lou (featuring several songs he co-wrote with the late Lou Reed), that I reached out for my third interview with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee by phone at his home in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. I hadn’t spoken with him since I interviewed him about his Face the Music release almost five years ago.

After some small talk, Nils cut to the chase to tell me about Blue with Lou. “I’m excited to have a band of a great group of friends that made a record,” he said.

“My dear brother, Tommy, who I don’t get to play with enough. It’s going to be exciting to get some new music out. Six songs co-written with Lou Reed is something; I knew those songs had to be shared on this record, too. Just a lot of elements that I set out to try to accomplish. Very important were the Lou songs and being able to play and sing everything live and really know the songs well; not having to write a line or two and then a bridge. ‘I’ll figure out the melody there later.

I like the chords.’ I’ve done all of that. Now, especially as I get older, I know I’m much better off creating something as live as possible. With good friends and great players, I was able to accomplish that, thankfully.

“I was coming up with some ideas.

Years ago Lou and I wrote 13 songs together. Eight of them have been released; three by him. I put out three, originally, and a couple after that. And I always thought – regarding the ones left behind – Lou might call and say, ‘Hey, let’s take a look at those.’ And then, of course, tragically we lost Lou Reed, who was an incredible rock and roller, lyricist, poet, artist. I knew at that point – in the back of my mind – that

Chicago Chicago has garnered two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a Chicago street dedicated in their honor.

The band hits the South Terrace stage to perform their well-known tunes such as “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Feeling Stronger Every Day,” and many others.

The O’Jays and Kool & The Gang The O’Jays have been performing for more than 50 years. Their single “Love Train” rose to number one on both the R&B Singles and the Billboard Hot 100 charts upon release. Other chart-topping hits include “Backstabbers,” “For the Love of Money,” and “Use Ta Be My Girl.” Classic R&B hits such as “Celebration,” “Cherish,” and “Ladies Night” have earned the Grammywinning group Kool & The Gang global fame and recognition and a following that spans generations.

Amy Grant and Steven Curtis Chapman Amy Grant is recognizable in both the Christian and pop worlds, selling more than 30 million albums worldwide and receiving six Grammys, along with a

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star on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Music City Walk of Fame. Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history with accolades such as 58 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, five Grammys, an American Music Award, and 48 number one singles.

About Biltmore

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the next record that I made, it would really be appropriate to get the notebooks out and get those songs in shape to record. That was part of it, too.

“When we wrapped up the E Street Band tour in Australia – the River tour – our last legs were called the River. We did six weeks in Australia and New Zealand. And during that, I started writing in earnest and just kinda gathering my thoughts; working on the Lou songs; kind of refined them and arranged them. So there was that excitement. ‘Okay, now it’s time to make a record.’

“I’ve got the five Lou songs that nobody ever heard, and I wanted to re-do ‘City Lights’. That was a song that – when I sent Lou this cassette tape of 13 songs – was one that he said, ‘Look, I love your chorus.

I’m going to keep it and write a song about Charlie Chaplin. It’s a beautiful chorus.’”

Nils points to two songs as the album’s calling cards.

“I’m very mostly proud and attached to all these songs,” he said. “Just because of the nature of the lyric, there’s a song called ‘Give’ that I think is kind of representative of the record in the sense that it’s a classic lyric

by Lou. Give everything you got. There’s a six or seven minute jam that we kept on the record live as it went down. It reminded me of the old days of Cream and the Hendrix Experience, where there were power trios and long jams, which people don’t put on records anymore.”

Nils shared so much during our chat, and virtually all of it can be read on www. boomerocity.com. But in wrapping up our chat, I asked Nils how he wanted to be remembered and what he hoped his legacy would be. He said, in part: “Randy, I’m not ready to write my epitaph. I can’t go there.

Ha! Ha! I hope I got a good piece of time left. I’ll be a bit more excited about what I’ve accomplished in the next 10 years than the past 67 years or whatever. But anyway, that’s the best I can give you right now.”

Nils will be performing songs from Blue with Lou in Nashville and Atlanta this month. Visit www.NilsLofgren.com or www.boomerocity.com for details.

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The Beach Boys have continued to create and perform with the same imagination and style that marked their debut more than 50 years ago with unforgettable classics such as “Surfin’,” “I Get Around,” and “California Girls.”

Randy’s first interview was at the tender age of 13 with none other than Col. Tom Parker. Thirty-six years later he founded the webzine, Boomerocity.com, and has conducted close to 200 interviews with some of the most interesting people in music.

Jimmie Ray Vaughan

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lues aficionados are quite aware of guitar great Jimmie Ray Vaughan. He rose to fame as the axe handler for the Fabulous Thunderbirds and their smash hit, Tuff Enuff. This allowed him to work with such greats as The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Carlos Santana, among many others.

Since the T-birds disbanded, Jimmie has enjoyed a successful solo career, as well as teaming with others for fun side projects with such artists as Tanya Tucker and Dennis Quaid.

He’s played in every one of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festivals and will again later this year. It was because of the release of his seventh solo album, “Baby, Please Come Home,” that I was afforded the opportunity to fulfill one of my journalistic goals: Interviewing the blues great.

Regarding the story behind “Baby, Please Come Home,” Jimmie said: “It was just a lot of songs that I love. I went and recorded them down in San Marcos, Texas. It’s my band. We went and recorded what we wanted to, and there it is! It sounds more simple than it is, I guess. It’s the real deal for us.”

When I asked Jimmie how this LP is different for him than all of the other albums – solo or otherwise – in recording, approach, and related areas, he shared: “Well, I didn’t change my approach. I mean, basically, what I do is record live in the studio. I’ll get together with my band, and we rehearse and just play the songs. Then we just go into the studio and record them. If we need to overdub something, we do. But basically, it’s live.”

Artists will often point to a particular song on their disc as a calling card for the entire album, but Jimmie actually seemed a tad stumped.

“Gosh! Listen, I like everything on it. I’ve got Lefty Frizzell, Jimmy Donley. Songs by Lloyd Price, Bill Doggett, Earl Garner. Did I say T. Bone Walker? It’s really all over the place. When I first started playing, the first record that I bought was by a band called the Nightcaps. You know them. They were into the same thing. They even did some of the same songs. That’s really what I’m into. If you come see me, you’re gonna get all that, and I play stuff from my career over the years. But basically, I’m playing what I love.”

I commented that the album is a “feel good” album that makes you involuntarily lift up your head and shoulders while tapping your feet.

“I agree with you!” he said. “That’s really why we did it. It might be kinda hard to explain because it’s just what

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we do. It’s real, and we’re not trying to put on any airs.

This is us.”

I know that fans would want to hear an answer to this, so I had to ask: Will there ever be any sort of reunion with the Thunderbirds, and is Jimmie Ray ever going to do any more recording with Dennis Quaid again?

“Well, actually, I just did a song with Dennis Quaid and Tanya Tucker,” he said. “They came to town – they

came to Austin and called me and said, ‘Hey, come over here and we’re gonna record. Come over and play guitar on a song.’ I just did it! There’s the answer to that one.

“I would love for the Thunderbirds to get back together! Of course a couple of the guys have died. We had a lot of drummers and bass players. So maybe we could talk Mike Buck into it and get us another bass player. I’d love to play with Kim Wilson. I’m playing anyway and very proud and happy about what we did, Kim and I, back in the day. That would be fun!”

Wrapping up our chat, I asked Jimmie how he wanted to be remembered and what he hoped his legacy will be.

“Oh, gosh! I don’t know that I want to come up with that answer,” he said. “I just want everybody to say what they want to say. I just have a lot of fun. I always have fun out here on the road with my buddies and me. We drive around and play guitars and play music, laugh and joke.

This is the best job in the entire world! There couldn’t be a better job than this! You get to express yourself every night! Hang out with your friends. Sounds like a Willie Nelson song, doesn’t it? Ha! Ha! I can’t imagine that there would be a better job than this.”

If you want to read more about what Jimmie Ray Vaughan shared – especially about the untimely passing of his brother, Stevie Ray Vaughan – visit www.boomerocity. com. He had a lot more to say. To keep up with all things JRV, visit his website, www.JimmieVaughan.com.

Randy’s first interview was at the tender age of 13 with none other than Col. Tom Parker. Thirty-six years later he founded the webzine, Boomerocity. com, and has conducted close to 200 interviews with some of the most interesting people in music.

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A Home for Our Past: The Museum of East Tennessee History at 25 Feature Exhibition Updated and Extended

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hen the Museum of East Tennessee History opened in 1993, it fulfilled a shared vision to preserve and interpret the region’s rich history for the benefit of all; a vision first articulated a century and a half earlier. On May 5, 1834, Dr. J.G.M. Ramsey addressed a group of a historically-minded citizens gathered for the first annual meeting of the East Tennessee Historical and Antiquarian Society. Concerned that many of the participants in Tennessee’s early history were passing away and with them their memories, Ramsey issued a call to action: “Let us hasten to redeem the time that is lost.”

Today, 185 years later, Dr. J.G.M. Ramsey’s plea to save Tennessee’s past continues to reverberate in the galleries of the East Tennessee Historical Society’s museum, a permanent home for our region’s cherished stories, traditions, and artifacts. The East Tennessee Historical Society actively began collecting artifacts and producing award-winning interpretive exhibits in 1993, which has now grown to more than 15,000 artifacts housed within the East Tennessee History Center. In this special exhibition, ETHS is excited to highlight East Tennessee’s unique history through a variety of artifacts, with at least one exhibited item from each year of ETHS’s active 25 years of collections, most of which are on display for the first time.

The exhibition, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Museum of East Tennessee History and the 10th of the signature exhibition “Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee,” includes more than 35 artifacts and numerous photographs and illustrations representative of East Tennessee’s unique history. Some of the items include an 1883 Springfield penny-farthing, the first apparatus to be called a “bicycle;” an 1822 artificial hand that belonged to a teacher from Union County; a silver coffee and tea service from the East Tennessee

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and Virginia Railroad presented to Superintendent James Baker Hoxsie upon his retirement in 1866; a coverlet woven by one of the famed Walker sisters of Greenbrier; a shirt stating “Healing in the name of Jesus. Take up serpents, Acts 2:38” worn during religious services practicing snake handling in Cocke County; an 1817 bead necklace belonging to Eliza Sevier, the wife of Templin Ross and the granddaughter of both John Sevier and Cherokee Chief Oconostota; a 1907 baseball uniform from a coal town’s team in Marrion County; and the distinctive backdrop and wall clock from the WBIR-TV variety program “The Cas Walker Farm & Home Show.” The exhibit also features a brilliant display of East Tennessee furniture, textiles, folk art, instruments, and vintage toys.

New artifacts have been added to the exhibition for its extension, including a flag of the 39th Tennessee Regiment from the Battle of Horseshoe Bend; Civil War field drum, drumsticks, and daguerreotype that belonged to Martin E. Parmelle, Knoxville’s last Civil War veteran; a Tennessee muzzle-loading percussion rifle; a “Pots of Flowers” quilt attributed to Mary Jane Spangler Green that is said to have been hidden under her dress in Civil War raids to prevent being taken by Union soldiers; a wood-fired face jug by local potter Peter Rose; an 1825-1850 pie safe from the border of Greene and Hawkins Counties; a 1902 oak basket from the Riverdale Community of East Knoxville; a 1930s roadside sign for Indian Cave, the Grainger County tourist attraction; and paintings by Charles Krutch, Jim Gray, and Lucile Smith.

The exhibition by the East Tennessee Historical Society is on view at the Museum of East Tennessee History through June 9th. The Museum of East Tennessee History is open 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, and 1to 5 pm Sunday. Museum admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and FREE for children

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under 16. Each Sunday admission is FREE to all, and ETHS members always receive FREE admission. The museum is located in the East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street in Knoxville. For more information about the exhibition or visiting the museum, call 865215-8824, email eths@eastTNhistory.org, or visit www. easttnhistory.org.

About East Tennessee Historical Society Established in 1834, the East Tennessee Historical Society is widely acknowledged as one of the most active history organizations in the state and enjoys a national reputation for excellence in programming and education.

For 185 years, the East Tennessee Historical Society has been helping East Tennesseans hold on to our unique heritage – recording the events, collecting the artifacts, and saving the stories that comprise the history we all share.

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Rediscover the Great Out-of-Doors This Spring and All Year-Round

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This underdeck system will ensure that this year’s events will be protected from unexpected and unwanted rain, searing summertime sun, and winter snow and ice.

“Right now is the perfect time to weatherproof all of your out-of-door events,” said Jim Conn, owner of Undercover Systems. “Throughout the entire process, our skilled craftsmen work with you, each step of the way, until your project is completed to your total satisfaction. And because your project will be completed this spring, you can begin enjoying your new outdoor living spaces before barbeque season heats up.”

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Why not surprise your family this season with a special gift that the entire family can enjoy all year long and start creating a lifetime of memories? Call Jim at 423-267-0091 today, and start celebrating spring out-of-doors.

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May 2019

Who Do You Rely on for Your 401(k) Investment Strategy?

By Yvonne Marsh, CFP®, CPA

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id you know that 6 in 10 people think their 401(k) will be their biggest source of income in retirement? Which makes sense when we consider that more than 73% of the employer pension plans that existed 20 years ago are now closed, frozen, or terminated. We’re on our own when it comes to creating retirement income using our employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Your employer chooses which investment funds to offer within the plan, but they are prohibited by law from giving you investment advice. It can feel overwhelming when it comes to knowing which funds to pick and how often to rebalance. And who has the time or energy to research investment options after a long day at work? That’s where our new service, Plan Confidence, can help.

A recent Schwab 401(k) participant survey found that more than 77% of people said they would be “extremely confident” or “very confident” in their investment

choices if they had the help of a professional. And in fact, a study published by the Vanguard Group in 2014 finds that using a professional investment advisor boosts your average return by 3% over time. The increase comes from improved portfolio diversification, regular rebalancing, and behavioral coaching.

Using specialized software tools, we can provide customized 401(k) investment advice. And it’s easy! There is no need to roll your account over to an IRA. Your money stays right where it is – in your 401(k) plan, and we help you choose from within the options offered.

Step 1: We assess your risk tolerance with an easy-to-use questionnaire.

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If you’re one of the 6 in 10 people who think your 401(k) will be the biggest source of income in retirement, don’t guess at your investment choices. Get started building your Plan Confidence today.

Marsh Wealth Management, LLC 504 Ebenezer Road Knoxville, TN 37923 865-622-2162 www.marshwealth.com admin@marshpros.com Sources: Charles Schwab 2016 401k Participant Survey. Retirement Offerings in the Fortune 500: A Retropective, WillisTowersWatson, Feb 2018.

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By Aaron Hunt, Co-Owner of Premiere Consignment

f you have never held an estate sale in the past or tried to sell excess furniture, art, and home décor items resulting from a relocation or downsizing, there is a good chance that you will in the future.

And if you are the individual responsible for the sale, the experience can quickly become an overwhelming one.

The perfect solution for overcoming the estate sale blues is Premiere Consignment.

We offer our clients three options: The first option is to display your sale items in our Tellico Village retail showroom, and a second option is to resell your items right in your own home. This option eliminates the added expense and inconvenience of having to move your no longer needed items and offers you the added benefit of allowing would-be buyers the opportunity to visualize just how your furniture, art, and home décor pieces might appear in their own homes. A third option is our eBay store, where people from all across

the world shop. We do the photographing, listing, shipping, and send you the money!

Premiere Consignment does it all. We price your sale items based on our years of experience of what similar items sell for, we advertise, and we conduct your sale at the agreed upon dates and times.

It couldn’t be easier. At the end of your estate sale, any saleable, good quality items remaining can be displayed in our retail showroom or donated to a charity, in which you would receive the tax donation receipt.

A full-service, upscale consignment company, we offer our clients the perfect solution to help you sell your gently used furniture, art, home décor, and Oriental rugs in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible, whether in our retail store, your home, or a separate offsite location. And don’t forget that our extensive eBay online retail store can also be used to sell many of your other items, including china, collectibles, art, etc.

Whether you have a single item or entire house full of furniture, Premiere

Consignment can help you manage the sale of many of your household items worry-free. To learn more, I invite you to call us at 865-458-9721 or visit www. premiereconsignment.com.

My People Fund Provides $200,000 to Sevier County Volunteer Fire Departments

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he Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund continues to provide for the local community, with Dolly Parton most recently presenting $200,000 to the fire chiefs of the eight volunteer fire departments located in Sevier County. The money, which Parton donated last month, will be used to support the volunteer fire departments in multiple ways. Each department receives $20,000 of the money for needed resources and equipment. The final $40,000 will go toward the construction of a new classroom at the countywide training center.

After the pivotal role the departments played in fighting the 2016 wildfires, Parton said the donation only made sense at this time.

“It’s only fitting that the last of the My People Fund will go to those who were the first to respond to the fires,” said Parton.

Tim Baker, Chief of Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association President, said the money comes at a crucial time for both his department and the training center. The new classroom at the training center will be used by all county fire

departments and local law enforcement.

“We are so thankful for this donation to all of the fire departments and for our training center,” said Baker.

“The Waldens Creek VFD will use part of the money to purchase gear and part of the money to replace the roof on the station. We needed about $40,000 to meet our goal for the classroom, and now we have it. This is fantastic.”

The Dollywood Foundation established the My People Fund just 48 hours after the 2016 wildfires. The Fund provided $1,000 each month for five months to Sevier County families whose primary residences were destroyed in the fires. During the sixth month, a $5,000 check was provided to each family.

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tay active and involved in the arts all summer!

We have lots of options to keep your kids engaged and active with the arts during the summer break. Check out what camps we are offering this summer and how you can get signed up!

Summer 2019 Visual Arts Mini Camps June 24-28 The Arts Center in Athens Registration and payment deadline: June 21 Students are invited to join us for five days of visual arts projects ending in an exhibit on June 29 during the last 30 minutes of camp at The Arts Center. Students who complete the last day camp and at least one project may have work in the exhibit on June 28. Ages 4–10.

Theatre Camp 2019 July 8-12 from 9 am to 3 pm The Arts Center in Athens The next generation of theatre artists take the stage!

Students enjoy two weeks of classes in acting, improvisation, stage combat, music, movement, and stage craft, directed by Kelly and Bob Borwick and Pam Thigpen.

All instructors have years of performing and teaching credits between them. The camp ends with a performance of the original musical, “The Wheel,” written by Bob and Kelly Borwick with music by Pam Thigpen.

Ages 11-17.

Summer 2019 Performing Arts Mini Camp July 29 - August 2 The Arts Center in Athens Registration and payment deadline: July 19 Students are invited to join us for five days of performing arts workshops ending in a performance on August 2 during Evening With the Stars at 7:30 pm.

Only students who attend all five days of camp may participate in the performance on August 2. Ages 4-10.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Sweetwater Flower Shop

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f you’re looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, look no further than Sweetwater Flower Shop and Kelly D’s at the Mansion Restaurant, located in historic downtown Sweetwater. Treat Mom with a special day on the town at Sweetwater Flower Shop, featuring two floors of gifts, ladies’ apparel and accessories, jewelry, florals, and some Southern-inspired cuisine at Kelly D’s at the Mansion, which offers a graceful and charming southern ambiance.

Let Mom try on one of Sweetwater Flower Shop’s latest fashions, which she can further enhance with a stylish new scarf or perhaps a handbag from their extensive accessories selection. And while you’re browsing all of their recently arrived fashions, have Mom select a stunning jewelry accent piece from Sweetwater Flower Shop’s array of designer-inspired jewelry.

Another way to please Mom is to surprise her with a gift certificate from either the flower shop or Kelly D’s. Also, don’t

forget that a silk or a cut flower arrangement is another way to remember Mom on her special day. Call 423-337-6623 to place your special order. Deliveries are available in the Sweetwater area, or you can call ahead and pick up your order for a more personal delivery.

Sweetwater Flower Shop also has a wide assortment of memorials that can help celebrate the memories of a mother or grandmother who may no longer be with us but whom you wish to remember this

Mother’s Day. However you plan on celebrating Mom this Mother’s Day, every celebration can be made even more special with a visit to Sweetwater Flower Shop and Kelly D’s at the Mansion.

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By Peggy Cones, Owner of Cones Cupboard Antiques

or more than 25 years, I have been blessed with the opportunity to pursue my passion for antiques. I first acquired my interest for antiques from my mother before venturing into the retail antique marketplace. I have been fortunate to have traveled all throughout the country in pursuit of the most unique antique items for the customers of Cones Cupboard Antiques located in historic downtown Sweetwater. And I consider myself indeed fortunate to have met so many wonderful people during the last quarter of a century.

But as I enter a new season of my life, I have come to realize that it’s time to begin enjoying my remaining retirement years with my husband, our children, and our grandchildren. My goal is to fully retire on or before June 30, 2019. It’s time to travel, garden, and thoroughly enjoy the fruits of our efforts. I’ll miss interacting with all of you who have so faithfully supported and encouraged us for so many years, but I know that you share my dreams for a fulfilling retirement surrounded by friends and family.

As my way of expressing my appreciation to all of you for 25 marvelous years, and in celebration of my coming retirement, I am offering all of my customers a 50% discount on nearly everything the store. Take advantage of our largest sale ever on gifts of all types to celebrate a variety of occasions or perhaps just a special gift for yourself. Discover a virtual treasure trove of gift ideas that are far more unique and more likely to be remembered than the items that you’re apt to find in the “big box” department stores and at a savings of 50% on nearly every item. At Cones Cupboard Antiques, you’ll find antique furniture, collectibles, china, silverware, and more, in addition to vintage items and a large selection of gift ideas, including seasonal items such as hand-crafted scented candles, garden flags, and indoor and outdoor décor items.

So head on over to Cones Cupboard Antiques, and save 50% on nearly every item in the store during our Thanks for the Memories Sale Finale. I look forward to thanking each of you personally for these 25 wonderful years.

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The Knoxville Choral Society Closes 2018-2019 Season with Sing! Knoxville Concert

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he Knoxville Choral Society has for many years established itself as the premier ensemble for choral masterworks and classical choral music in East Tennessee. The Sing! Knoxville concert is an opportunity for us to show our audiences the versatility of the choral art in today’s performing arts scene. Choral music today spans far more than the masterworks and church music we regularly perform. We’ll be looking at new, atmospheric music by modern, living composers, artful arrangements by popular artists such as Ed Sheeran and John Legend, world music styles incorporating Spanish and Arabic languages, as well as new arrangements of well known spirituals. The audience will be invited to sing with the Knoxville Choral Society as well. We’re going to be singing about singing and why singing is such an important part of our culture and how we connect with each other through music and togetherness.

Come sing with the Knoxville Choral Society under the direction of conductor and artistic director, John R. Orr. The Sing! Knoxville concert takes place on Sunday, May

19, at 7:30 pm at the historic Bijou Theatre, located at 803 S Gay Street. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from a choral society member, by visiting the Bijou Theatre website (www.knoxbijou.org), or by calling 865-6841200, option 2.

About Knoxville Choral Society The Knoxville Choral Society is an auditioned choir that has been bringing the joy and wonder of choral music to East Tennessee since 1951. They are dedicated to maintaining a rich tradition of choral excellence for both their members and audiences. For more information, visit www.knoxvillechoralsociety.org.

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rom June 17-21, Marble Springs State Historic Site will hold its History Alive!

Summer Day Camp for kids entering grades 4 through 6 in the fall. For five incredible hands-on days, children will be immersed in East Tennessee history on 35 beautiful acres of urban wilderness that were once a part of Governor John Sevier’s farm.

Traditional skills, crafts, music, and games of the frontier settlers and Native Americans will be taught by area experts.

The cost of the camp is $100 per child. Children should bring a lunch, but an afternoon snack will be provided. Registration is limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 865-573-5508 or email info@marblesprings.net.

Marble Springs State Historic site is the farm and last remaining home of John Sevier, Revolutionary War hero at the Battle of Kings Mountain and first governor of Tennessee. The site is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sundays from 12 to 5 pm.

Guided tours of the cabins are available for a fee. The site is located at 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway in Knoxville.

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May 30-31 & June 1 at 7:30 pm St. John’s Cathedral

erformed with full cast and orchestra in the courtyard of St. John’s Cathedral, the Marble City Opera presents the Puccini classic “Suor Angelica,” which follows the events of a single day in the lives of Sister Angelica and the other nuns in a convent. Their peaceful lives are interrupted one day when Angelica’s aunt, the Principessa, arrives with news of their family. Having been cloistered within the walls of the convent for several years, the information is completely new to Angelica and shakes

her to the core. The tragic events that are set off eventually lead to her ultimate redemption, and the story masterfully told through Puccini’s score make this a can’t-miss staple of the operatic canon.

The cast includes Kathryn Frady as Suor Angelica, Julie Belanger-Roy as The Principessa, and Jacquie Brecheen as Suor Genovieffa.

Allan R. Scott is the conductor and James Marvel is stage director. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $15 for students. For more information, visit www.marblecityopera.com.

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orrowing from Jeff Foxworthy, here are some thoughts about organization: » If more clothes are on the floor than on your hanging rod, you might need a new closet. » If your wire shelving is falling from the wall, you might need a new closet. » If you wear the same pair of shoes every day because you can’t find the ones you want, you might need a new

closet. » If your organizing system is to shut the closet door so you can’t see the clutter, you might need a new closet.

There are many reasons to consider getting a new closet system: To get better organized, to have more storage, to make a more beautiful space. The best reason to do any project in the home is to add joy to your life – to create a space that is welcoming and saves time getting dressed.

Before the current Maria Kondo craze, NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals) members have helped clients deal with clutter and be better organized. Professional organizers help to demystify the challenges faced in being more productive at home.

Barbara Hemphill introduced the “Art of Wastebasketry™” in her book Taming the Paper Tiger at Home. It was Barbara that said, “Clutter is postponed decisions™.” In other words, the first step is deciding what needs to be edited. Then Julie Morgenstern wrote Organizing from the Inside Out, which states that we have to accept responsibility for our disorganization. She shares that change starts within us; the problem is not caused by others.

When Peter Walsh came on the national organizing scene, his theme was (and still is) we need to Lighten Up. Our clutter is weighting us down. Now it’s Maria Kondo’s time in the spotlight sharing that our things must bring us joy.

These are all great principles to learn from when organizing around the house, especially starting a closet design project. After the clutter is gone, a good custom storage design will give the best use of space. It can be grand or simple. Either way, having a system designed for your needs will keep things accessible and organized.

And today’s closet systems have flexibility to change as your needs change.

If your closet does not add value to your life, then you need a new closet. Call Closets by McKenry for your complimentary consultation.

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Pokeadot Hops and Gardens: A Farm with a Mission

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n August 20, 2012, Mike Trost, a 32-year U.S. Army veteran, was in a village in Eastern Afghanistan where he had been training Afghan nationals to become Afghan national police. While in this village, one of the policemen that he had been training turned a machine gun on them. Mike received five gunshots from a PK machine gun through both legs, buttocks, and his right hand.

When a wife receives that call informing her that her husband has been wounded, you have absolutely no idea what you’re walking into. I had no idea that Mike would be hospitalized for a year or that we would be away from home as long as we were. It is a life-changing process emotionally, physically, and financially.

You are literally juggling cats to try to stay above water and figure out all these changes. This led to a year of hospitalization at Walter Reed, requiring 35 surgeries.

After returning home in 2013, Mike really struggled with his injured leg. They managed to save his leg, but he was in extreme pain most of the time. This was a daily battle for both of us. In 2014, due to his need for medical care, I retired from my position as Vice Pres-

ident and Branch Manager with Sun Trust to become Mike’s full-time caregiver.

In 2016, Mike had to have his injured leg amputated.

While life-changing, Mike was now free from his constant pain, and he came off all of his medications. This gave Mike an entirely new direction in his life, and he began refocusing on his future. Mike had always wanted to grow hops, so we started looking for land to make this happen.

I always laugh and say we had one plan but God had a completely different plan. We had no idea what we were walking into farming hops. We purchased rural farm land in 2017 and began what is still an ongoing new journey for both of us. We cleared the land and have started an organic practices vegetable garden, a hop garden, built a log cabin, and a variety of equip-

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ment and storage sheds. Again, God had a plan for us all along, and we were really on his ride. We would get up every day and go to the farm and tackle a new project, task, infrastructure, and direction. The property has completely changed from its humble beginnings and is continuing to improve daily. The land has given Mike a new purpose and direction in life. I have seen the light in his soul reignite.

We have also invited other wounded warriors to come out to the farm and work with us. They share with us by telling us how healing it feels for them to work on the farm. This year we will have hops that will be harvested in August and will have a full vegetable operation in production by summer. We are in the process of moving our animals from our small farm in Maryville to our new farm located at 401 Sleepy Valley Road in Madisonville, where we also hope to build our permanent residence in the future.

Are you in the market for some fresh, homegrown vegetables? You can purchase vegetables with the Homegrown by Heroes awarded by The Farmers Veteran Coalition at the Greenback Farmers Market on Tuesdays from 10-2 and Saturdays from 9-1.

To learn more, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or on our website at www.pokeadothopsandgarden.com.

21st Annual Spring Art Show

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Visitors will be treated to a wide variety of new original works, celebrating the artistic diversity of both emerging and established guild members. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork will be on display – from painting, drawing, and photography to sculpture, jewelry, pottery, and fabric art.

“One of the spectacular things about our show is that it encompasses so many art forms and artists,” said Tutt Hoy, Art Guild President. “In addition to the usual entries, last year the show included woodcarving, encaustic, stained glass, and more.”

The Art Guild is excited to welcome Mike Berry as their juror this year. The juror is charged with selecting artist awards in a number of categories. Berry is a Knoxville artist best known for his use of vibrant colors to bring energy and rhythm to his cityscapes. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Illustration from Savannah College of Art & Design. He is represented by The District Gallery in Knoxville and The River Gallery in Chattanooga. In addition to juror awards, a very popular feature of the

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The public is invited to the opening reception on Friday, May 10, from 5 to 8 pm.

Refreshments and live music enhance the evening while guests have the opportunity to interact with the artists. The exhibit continues on Saturday, May 11, from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, May 12, from 8 am to 2 pm. There is no charge for the public to attend the opening reception or the exhibition.

About the Art Guild of Tellico Village Guild members, guests, and individuals interested in joining the Art Guild are welcome to meetings, classes, and workshops. The Art Guild of Tellico Village is a 501(c)(3) association that is organized to support and encourage creativity in and appreciation and patronage of the visual arts through educational activities such as lectures, tours, workshops, classes, and exhibits. The Art Guild’s premier event each year is the annual Art Show held in early May at the Tellico Village Community Church Life Center. Art Guild members have the opportunity to exhibit and arrange for the sale of their artwork.

For more information about the Guild or an application for membership, visit www. tellicoartguild.org.

Step up Your Shoe Storage

eals, flats, wedges, strappy, platform, sandals, boots... yes, ladies, we have a wide variety of shoe styles because there are so many different occasions that require different kinds of footwear, clothing, and accessories.

Unfortunately, without dedicated storage in a closet, shoes are usually piled on the floor where they get kicked around, stepped on, and need replacing more often.

Properly storing shoes in your closet will help display your favorite footwear while saving space, time, and money. No matter what the size of your closet, these options will help you step up your shoe storage.

Shoe Shelves Using dedicated solid shelves keep shoes in top form and are easily seen when organized by type and color. To maximize space, place one shoe forward and the other backwards, which allows four pairs of women’s shoes on a 24” long shelf. This placement will also let you see the shoe and heal height at a glace.

To better protect shoes, they can be placed in their original boxes or see-through plastic keepers. The same 24” shelf will only fit three shoe or plastic boxes side-by-side, but they can be stacked two or three high.

Slanted Shelves with Shoe Fence Slanted shelves with a low decorative rail in the front also keep shoes visible and organized and adds a decorative touch to a closet. However, if you have a large number of shoes and a small closet, slanted shelves take up more space than flat shelves because they are hung at an angle.

This reduces the number of shoes that can be stored in the same space.

Baskets for Flip-Flops It’s spring, and women love their flip-flops! Storing them in a pretty basket and clipping pairs together will save valuable space on your shoe shelves. The basket can fit on the floor or the top shelf of your closet.

Shoe Cubbies Each side-by-side mini bin houses one pair of shoes.

This makes for easy storage and minimizes dust. However, individual cubbies take up more closet space than dedicated shelving. If you have a small closet, opt for shelving.

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igger is a beautiful, lovable two-and-a-half year old Plott Hound/ Boxer mix who loves to walk and be around people. She is an active girl who is excited to see people and greets everyTigger one with a wagging tail and a big smile. She gets along well with children and other dogs but, because of her size, would probably do best with older children. If you are looking for a hiking companion, this is your girl.

She is already spayed and ready to meet her new family.

Shaggy is a young adult male mixed retriever. He weighs about 45 pounds, has been neutered, and is up to date on all shots.

Shaggy is housebroken, cratetrained, and walks very well on a leash with no pulling. He was previously abused and is somewhat shy until he knows you will not hurt him. Shaggy loves attention, wants to play, and would be excellent with children. He does well with other dogs and cats and loves his treats. He does need a fencedin yard. Please make Shaggy part Shaggy of your family.

Looking for a part-time couch companion? Bella’s your girl! She is a four-and-a-half year old, affectionate, gray and white shorthair who is perfect for people who will actively play with her and cuddle on the couch with her. She does need daily playtime and diet control (needs canned food and no dry until optimum weight is achieved) to keep her active and healthy. Bella is an indoor only cat who has not been around other animals. Properly introduced using the method recommended on our website (under Pets, Helpful Hints), she may adjust to another animal. As do all new pets, she will need some time to adjust to her new environment.

Henna is a one-and-a-half year old brown tabby purring machine who was brought in as a stray. She is very sweet and loves everyone! She will sit and stare at you with a questioning look if you stop petting her. We don’t know if she gets along with other cats or dogs, but she sure loves people.

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Lightning will need daily grooming to avoid painful mats.

Grooming time is great bonding time with cats!

All animals adopted are spayed or neutered, have age appropriate vaccinations and testing, and are microchipped with registration. Cats are litter box trained.

There is a $40 adoption fee if over 2 years old and $50 under 2 years old.

The Monroe County Animal Shelter is located at 170 Kefauver Lane in Madisonville (behind Walmart) and is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm. The shelter is closed to the public on Sunday and Monday. Call 423-442-1015 and check out all available pets on our website at www. monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org TN Monroe County

Animal Shelter is the official Facebook page for the Monroe County Animal Shelter. Adoption gift certificates are available all year.

Have you been to the MCFA Thrift Store run by volunteers of the Monroe County Animal Friends of Animals (MCFA)? It’s located at 3949 Highway 411 in Madisonville (across from Kentucky Fried Chicken). If you haven’t been there for a while, you might be missing out on some tremendous bargains. New merchandise arrives daily and is priced to move. Clothing, shoes, furniture, kitchen ware, bedding, appliances, books – we’ve got it all. Donations are greatly appreciated and are accepted Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 3:30 pm.

All proceeds go to help the homeless animals of Monroe County. Shopping hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and worker volunteers are always in high demand. For more information, call 423-420-3423.

Please consider offering a foster home to help the pets at Second Chance Pals (SCP), a program of Monroe County Friends of Animals. These foster homes help older and/ or sick pets that need more assistance than the usual homeless pet. They often cannot be treated until they have a foster home commitment where they can safely stay until their recovery needs are met. Veterinary care and expenses are provided for their treatments and they are closely monitored.

Note: Animal Control is administered through the Sheriff’s office. Call the Sheriff’s office at 423-442-3911 to report cases of stray animals, animal endangerment, or abuse/neglect. Please do not call the shelter.

Off-Broadway Hit Show, Not That Jewish, Comes to Knoxville!

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Written with the same humor and wit that won Piper an Emmy for Rugrats, an American Comedy Award Nomination for Top Female Comedian, and her own Showtime Special, Monica takes us on a hilarious journey from her childhood in the Bronx all the way to Broadway. Her questioning of what it means to “be Jewish” leads her on a journey of exploration that concludes with an understanding of what it means to have “a Jewish Heart” – one of humor, compassion, acceptance, and good deeds. In fact, a Jewish Heart is a human heart; something that can be shared universally and appreciated by those across all faiths and backgrounds. The audience falls in love with her whole family, but especially her father – who began his career as a comedian and provides some of the funniest, most poignant moments of the play.

The Bijou Theatre will host three performances during Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 24, at 7 pm, Saturday, May 25, at 2 pm, and Sunday, May 26, at 7 pm. For more information or tickets, visit www.knoxbijou. org/events.

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other Nature has put on quite a show this spring in spite of her occasional dips into frost territory! Every morning it seems as if something new has bloomed out or leafed out.

We had a fairly mild winter, even though it seemed to be always rainy. That leads to a good/bad scenario for our plants. On the good side, most did not suffer cold damage (other than those unfortunate plants that happened to start growing just before one of our cold snaps). On the bad side, it never got cold enough to kill back the insects and fungal spores. We also had a wet winter, which means that some plants that hate to have wet feet were very unhappy.

If you do have unhappy plants, I need you to just take a deep breath and chill.

Patience, grasshopper! I know you want to “fix” your plants, but fertilizing and pruning just add additional stress. Give them a couple of weeks to recover and then remove damaged foliage and add a nice, mild organic fertilizer. If you see signs of disease, pick up any leaves as they fall and get them away from the plant. Treat with a fungicide if the problem is continuing.

If you see insects, make sure they are actually damaging the plant before you start freaking out and spraying. Some bugs are actually very beneficial! You can always bring a sample of your plant in if you need

help identifying a problem. We can help you find the correct solution.

Now we can talk about planting, because that is what most of you are wanting to do! You can plant just about anything now except cool season veggies.

Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and warm season vegetables like to be planted in May because the soil temperature has warmed and the air temperature is more stable. Those of you who have been chomping at the bit since March

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are free to play in the dirt!

Since we don’t know what the weather is going to do, be prepared! Water when it is dry, cover if it gets cold, and be flexible.

Remember that you are dealing with living things that have needs, not plastic plants.

We have many young people (and several older ones) that are planting vegetables or herbs for the first time. Here are a few things to consider: 1. All of them need at least six hours of sun. If you don’t have enough sunny space for a full-sized garden, try raised beds or even containers. Most herbs and vegetables will do well in either of those.

2. A few plants do not play well together.

Do your research about smart ways of arranging plants so that they cooperate instead.

3. Flimsy tomato cages are not worth the cheap price you pay. Nothing is more frustrating than getting lovely tomatoes established only to have the cages collapse and dump them into a heap. Buy big, sturdy cages or make them out of metal fencing.

4. Make the soil as good as you can.

Clay holds nutrients but can turn into a concrete-like state when it gets hot and dry. Combat this by amending with topsoil, peat moss, compost and anything else EXCEPT sand. Sand + clay = brick.

If you already planted, you have now reached the maintenance stage. This means you need to check your plants daily for water, insects, and fungal problems.

It is much easier to treat these problems if you find them early. Good hygiene will

prevent many fungal problems, so remove spent flowers and yellowing leaves. If insects have invaded, make sure that it is a problem insect before you start spraying.

Some insects are beneficial. For example, one ladybug can clean all the aphids off your tomato plant in a single day! If it is a problem insect, always start with the least toxic product first. Usually this is an insecticidal soap.

Keep an eye on your container gardens.

After they have been planted a few weeks they usually need regular maintenance.

Snip leggy plants, deadhead spent blooms, and fertilize regularly. This is especially true of flowers that bloom prolifically. We fertilize weekly with a mild strength water soluble product. I like the ones from Espoma because they have a measuring cap.

Don’t forget out birds and our pollinators! I encourage all of you to plant at least one plant in your yard that is friendly to these creatures. We have lists here or you can check online for ideas. If you have bird feeders, please make sure they are clean and full. There are lots of babies, so those bird parents are busy and hungry!

I will also remind you that we get several trucks every week this time of year.

Stop by often to see what is new. Now go play in the dirt!

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he National Street Rod Association® is pleased to announce the dates for the Street Rod Nationals South coming to the Chilhowee Park & Expo Center in Knoxville. This premier automotive event will be held on May 3, 4, and 5. The participants and visitors to the Chilhowee Park & Expo Center will be part of the largest automotive participation event in this area.

This year marks the 36th time the National Street Rod Association® has chosen Knoxville as their host city for this event. The National Street Rod Association® (NSRA) is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Vehicles will be driven from all parts of the United States to make this a truly unique gathering of vintage automobiles featuring nearly every make, model, and style. In addition to street rods, this event includes all vehicles from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and through 1989, adding to the automotive excitement created by the past events.

Spectators will be treated to the sights and sounds of some of the best constructed, most beautiful vintage automobiles ever to gather in one place.

This event will include manufacturer displays representing leading automotive specialty and aftermarket suppliers, as well as a “Women’s World” area with arts and crafts. A vintage car parts “swap meet” adds to the fun and helps the enthusiast find these “one-of-a-kind” parts. For more information, visit www.nsra-usa.com.

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thens Area Council for the Arts (AACA) announces the annual High School Art Show showcasing art by high school students in McMinn and surrounding counties. The exhibit is on display at The Arts Center, located at 320 North White Street in Athens, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm through May 17. The goal of this show is to promote art by local high school students and to provide an opportunity to participate in an open art exhibit.

The exhibit was judged by TWU art professor and artist Jerry Hagaman. Hagaman noted that the exhibit was difficult to judge, as there were many quality pieces worthy of recognition for skill, talent, and creativity. The 50+ attendees at the opening reception voted “Black History Month” by Darius Green as the People’s Choice winner. Additionally, three student artists were awarded cash prizes.

Hagaman had this to say of the prize winners: 1st Honorable Mention: Sew in Style by Haley Linder “This dress is simply beautiful and perfectly crafted.”

2nd Honorable Mention: My Wonderland by Fara Howard “This painting really pulls you into the space. There is a

wonderful interplay between the figure and the background.”

3rd Place: Untitled by Sarah Elliott “This work has an exquisite dreamlike quality. The artist has deftly handled the medium and given us an image that both intrigues and satisfies. What are we looking at here? The colors suggest something floral but the form, or lack of it, suggests liquid or vapor. In the center of the image we start to see something solidify but not quite. As the colors, lines, and shapes expand outward, they soften and dissipate, thus enhancing the mystery.”

2nd Place: Flowers in Vases by Abigail Rayburn “It is difficult to put my finger on why I think this piece holds up. So many things are at odds in this work, but I think that is its charm. The flowers contrast so starkly with the rendering of the vases in black and white. Then there is the green bottle and the blue handle on the center large pitcher that weighs the drawing to the right, while the clear bottle on the left pulls us back by virtue of the high contrast and the difference in its shape and angle.

The forms are beautifully crafted but the artist has chosen to let them float in front of a black void. Bravo.”

1st Place: Japanese Building by Madison Tuck

Haley Linder, Abigail Rayburn, Madison Tuck, and Darius Green were among the artists awarded prizes at Athens Area Council for the Arts’ Annual High School Art Show

“Japanese Building commands attention with the stark contrast of white on black. That alone is an insufficient reason to choose this piece for an award. Anyone can shout.

What is striking about the work is compositional sophistication and meticulous line work. We look down on the house that seems to thrust itself outward toward us from a dense mixture of circles, lines, and dots (stones, steps, and foliage).

Note the different points of view as you meander through this drawing. While we look down at the house, we look across a great distance to the mountains. We see the stylized clouds in varying sizes suggesting space. The sun is a simple circle with straight lines radiating outward creating a perfectly flat plane. The repetition of lines and shapes and the variety of them gives this work both its energy and its unity.”

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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Announces 16th Annual Heritage Happening Gala and Auction May 18

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This year the Heritage Happening will be held at the Center’s home in Townsend on Saturday evening, May 18. It will feature both silent and live auctions, as well as an elegant dinner catered by Rothchild’s of Knoxville. Guests will enjoy live Appalachian music and welcome from local writer and storyteller, Sam Venable.

The wide array of unique items to be auctioned this year includes beautiful artwork from area craftsmen, destination vacation trips, wine, Smoky Mountain activities, and food and dining experiences, thanks to the generosity of donors across East Tennessee and to the dedication of our Guild members who solicit these diverse items. To preview action items, visit www.auctria.com/auction/HH2019. Items will be continually added, so check the website frequently.

The Heritage Center Guild was founded by a group of 21 women in 2003 with a goal of helping to raise funds for the yet-to-be-built Heritage Center museum.

According to the Guild’s mission, it annually hosts the Heritage Happening auction and dinner to help support the continuing development of the Center and its extensive educational programs for children. This year more than 6,000 students are expected to participate in the Center’s unique educational programs.

Commenting on the Guild’s role in the Heritage Center’s story, Director Bob Patterson said, “We could not do educational programming, bring in new exhibits, maintain our grounds, and fund transportation for visiting schoolchildren, among many other needs, if it were not for this Guild. In addition to their fundraising efforts, they volunteer thousands of hours each year’s in support of school field trips, festivals, and concerts.”

Invitations to the 2019 Heritage Happening were mailed in April to Heritage Center members and past attendees, but all are welcome to purchase tickets by calling the Heritage Center at 865-448-0044 Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm or by going online to www.auctria.com/auction/HH2019 or visiting the Heritage Center website at www.gsmheritagecenter. org. Tickets are $125 per person, $90 of which is tax deductible. Online pre-bidding on silent auction items will open on or around May 1st, and a code to access the auction site will be emailed to ticket holders on that date.

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