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Why Bring the Party Back Inside?

Volume 22, No. 6, Section A

June 2022

hen family and friends are outside enjoying a special event or just a time of relaxation, why be forced to bring your party back inside because of an unexpected afternoon shower or that relentless summertime sun? The solution is simple thanks to Undercover Systems. If your home has a raised deck, Undercover Systems will install a modular designed roof system under the underside of your deck. Their patented roof/ceiling system, consisting of individual ceiling panels and integrated gutters, collect rain water and melting snow or ice, channeling water and debris from the panels to the system’s perimeter gutters and downspout system. While protecting you from rain, this same ceiling system will also provide much needed shade during those “Dog Days” of summer. Homeowners appreciate the fact they can select from a variety of colors and panel profiles to create that showcase quality look that not only enhances their home’s exterior appearance, but also increases the value of their homes. “But be careful not to confuse Undercover Systems with the competition which uses generic, off-theshelf components purchased from the local

big-box retailers,” says local Undercover Systems owner, Jim Conn. “Every system we install is custom engineered, designed and manufactured by Undercover System specifically for your home’s raised deck. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here at Undercover Systems.” Here are some other important facts to consider when selecting an underdeck roofing system: » The Undercover System is self-supported by its structurally engineered load bearing gutter system that attaches to the inside perimeter of the area being covered. Continued on page 2A ...

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REDUCED PENDING Beautiful lake and mountain views! - .68 acres 620 River Rd Loudon, $89,900 Sheila Street 865-224-4196

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Dreams Do Come True! 605 Dutch Valley Dr. Knoxville, $395,000 Nate Barnard 865-804-3090

PENDING REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED Quality Built New Construction 307 Saligugi Lane Loudon, $625,000 Jim Davis 865-414-3601

North End of Tellico Village 210 Osage Place Loudon, $29,900 Cindy Nash Miller 865-224-1696

Complete Renovation, North End of TV 105 Vinita Lane Loudon, $750,000 Zach Miller 865-408-1616

LARGE, beautiful building lot - .4 acres 356 Dudala Trace Loudon, $45,000 Cindy Nash Miller 865-224-1696

One of a kind custom home, MODERN FINISHES 131 Kawga Way Loudon, $675,000 Leza Barnard 865-582-1799

Currently used as a retail store. Includes 3 parcels 1211 E Broadway St Lenoir City, $400,000 Dusty Hurst 865-315-6300

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.32 Acres 221 Tahlequah Drive Loudon, $83,900 Zach Miller 865-408-1616

Centrally Located in Tellico Village 180 Saligugi Way Loudon, $39,900 Sheila Street 865-224-4196

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une ushers in the good old summertime in East Tennessee and temperatures have already been heating up. As a child growing up in Northern California, June meant the beginning of summer vacation and three months of freedom! Soon after school got out, we’d load up the trailer, hitch up the boat, and depart for one of the many beautiful camping locations around to enjoy God’s beauty – and get in some water-skiing. As soon as we’d make camp, and my chores were finished, I’d get on my bicycle and explore the area, basking in the cool mountain air and the gorgeous trees! I love trees! I guess that’s one of the reasons we choose East Tennessee to make our home. I get that same “Aaahhh” feeling when I explore the gorgeous cool wooded areas around Tellico Lake and the Smoky Mountains as I did as a child exploring the northern Sierras. June also marks the month in which we gather with family to celebrate Father’s Day. And although my dad has been gone now for a number of years, I still reflect back on memories of him when Father’s Day arrives. Memories of camping trips from Yosemite to Yellowstone, of going down the superslide, of accompanying him when he sang solos at church, of walking down the aisle with him at my wedding, of him insisting on fixing my sink for me on Thanksgiving, and so much more. Dad taught me a lot. He taught me to read, to always try my best, and about fixing things, just to name a few. He also taught me to love and revere The Lord. Even though he’s been gone for almost three decades, I still think about sharing things with him and asking his advice. I miss him. My dad was a hard worker, and he passed that strong work ethic on to me. He spent most of his working career working in education for the California Youth Authority, starting as a parole officer. He was a veteran, and was intelligent, dependable, responsible, honest, and patriotic. This Father’s Day is particularly special to our family, as this is also our only son’s first one as a father. Watching him dote on his precious little girl reminds me of watching my husband doting on our son at that age. Children learn from their parents and take on many of their traits. Seems so much of life comes full circle. I’m proud of the father I had. I’m proud of the father my husband is. And, I’m proud of the father my son is becoming. So, to all dads and to those who fill the role of dad, we wish you a very happy Father’s Day.

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June Highlights From the Publisher

Vol. 22 No. 6

elcome to the June 2022 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!

The East Tennessee’s Mountain Views Team Tom & Judy Irmen, Tim & Kathy Rose, & Meredith Hancock Serving the Loudon & Monroe lake and golf front communities including Tellico Village, Kahite, Rarity Bay, Avalon Golf Community, Harbour Place, Tellico Harbor, Foothills Pointe and WindRiver. East Tennessee’s Mountain Views is published monthly. P.O. Box 209, Vonore, TN 37885 For advertising information contact East Tennessee’s Mountain Views at 865-657-3077 Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm Website: www.etmv.com E-Mail: rosekathy@etmv.com East Tennessee’s Mountain Views does not accept any responsibility or liability for the content of, promises made, or the quality/ reliability of the products or services offered by third part advertisements contained in this publication. Address corrections are accepted by email or US mail only. No exceptions.

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Imagine living on the fabulous golf course in Kahite in our newest, custom upscale model home…

The Moonstone Manor –––– by Lake point Homes, inC. ––––

This expansive home, with a very large (1,324 sq. ft) 4-car garage, will soon be constructed at 147 Sikwa Trail on a significantly oversized lot. In addition to offering garage parking for your vehicles, golf cart, workshop, boat, trailer and all your toys…the end bay can even be a “drive-through” design. There is also attic storage above the garage. While you’ll enjoy the golfing and boating lifestyle of Kahite – you’ll really appreciate the maintained golf cart trails that run throughout the community. These trails will take you to either the club house or the marina in just minutes.

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Just a few of the Special Features of this Impressive Custom Home: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2,386 sq. ft. of living area with a 1,324 sq. ft. garage. • Outstanding curb appeal and impressive Craftsman style architecture. Award winning designer floor plan that optimizes floor space. No wasted space in this home! Every room is a practical and functional size. The great room and kitchen feature magnificent soaring 10’ and 11’ ceilings. All rooms will have unique ceilings. The office will have a tray, the master bedroom will have a double tray, the dining room will have a very dramatic reverse tray. Both bedrooms #2 and #3 will have unique beamed ceilings. As you enter through the front door, the spacious foyer features a very practical coat closet. The spacious office features a built-in bookcase. The great room features a gas fireplace (select a “traditional” or stone surround). The elegant and functional kitchen design includes stone counters, upgraded top-of-the-line “Kemper Echo” cabinets, Frigidaire Gallery (or equivalent) appliances (refrigerator not included). *NOW! If you hurry – this is where you can make many custom upgrades* The master bath features an exotic, oversized, custom-built, curb-less walk-in shower with seat and built-ins for soaps, shampoos and accessories AND a large drying area with seat. A very large transom window supplies plenty of natural light. Bedrooms #2 and #3 share a “Jack and Jill” bath with an oversized garden tub/shower and large transom window. This home also features a conveniently located half bath. A very large laundry/drop zone is another great feature in this home. *You can have a hand in designing and customizing this great space.* This area could include a large number of cabinets, a bench, a closet or even an area for a second refrigerator or a freezer. Hardwood floors are included in the main living areas and in the master bedroom. Tile will be in the baths and laundry. The large covered and screened deck and open grilling porch with gas valve provide an abundance of practical outdoor living space. The garage will have a large window and a “man door”. This oversized garage will be completely finished, trimmed and painted and will include a utility sink. The garage doors will be 8 ft. high. *The end bay of this spectacular 4-car garage can also be a “drive through design!* This model home will have a dual fuel, high-efficiency heat pump with propane back-up. • 13-month builder warranty © Lake Point Homes, Inc. 2022. 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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Construction to start soon on an oversized lot at 306 Gado Trace in scenic Mialaquo Coves. There is still time to select some colors and finishes.

This lot-home package at 306 Gado Trace is priced at only

639,500.00

Better Hurry! There is Still Time to Select Some Colors and Finishes!

WOW! A 1,000 sq. ft. finished garage.

2,100 sq ft. of luxurious living Space. PlUS a massive 1,000 sq. ft. front Entrance Garage. PlUS nearly 900 sq. ft. of “conditioned” lower level space.

This photo shows the rear elevation which includes a walk-in lower level.

Large, welcoming front porch is the perfect entrance for family, friends and guests.

This screened patio is a great place to relax and enjoy nature.

The open “Grilling Porch” and patio features no-maintenance composite decking.

In addition to our long list of Standard Specifications this model at 306 Gado Trace features the following Special Options and Extras. • 2,100 sq. ft. of living area with a 1,000 sq. ft. garage with workshop area. • This model at 306 Gado Trace is being constructed with a large walk-in lower level. • Outstanding curb appeal and impressive Craftsman style architecture. • Designer floor plan that optimizes floor space and includes an impressive “drop zone” and home office. • Every room is a practical and functional size. • This beautiful home also includes nearly 900 sq. ft. of useable lower-level space for storage and workshop area. • The entry, great room kitchen and dining areas feature magnificent soaring 10’ ceiling. • The master bedroom will have a trayed ceiling and bedroom #2 will have a vaulted ceiling. • Both bedrooms #2 and #3 feature high transom windows. • As you enter through the front door, you will be greeted by the spacious grand foyer with a 10 ft. ceiling that will usher you into the great room. • The great room features a gas fireplace with impressive stone surround. • The elegant and functional kitchen design includes upgraded stone counters, top-of-the-line “Kemper Echo” cabinets, Frigidaire Gallery (or equivalent) appliances (refrigerator not included). *NOW! If you hurry – this is where you can make many custom upgrades.*

• The master bath features an exotic, oversized custom built, curb-less, walk-in shower with seat and bult-ins for soaps, shampoos and accessories and a large drying area with seat. A large transom window supplies plenty of natural light. • Bedrooms #2 and #3 share a spacious bath with a tub/shower and an oversized vanity with two drawer stacks. • This home will have a very large laundry with an abundance of base and wall cabinets and large counter area. • The super functional “drop zone” features a closet, a bench with upper and under cabinets and counter with large base and wall cabinets. • Hardwood floors are included in the main living areas and in the master bedroom, with carpet in bedrooms #2 and #3. • Premium tile will be in baths, laundry and drop zone. • The large covered and screened deck and open grilling porch will be constructed with maintenance free composite decking. (It will include a gas valve for your grill to provide an abundance of practical outdoor living space) • The garage will have a large window and a “man door” and it will be completely finished, trimmed and painted and will include a utility sink. This oversized garage will have practical 8 ft. high garage doors that will have classic Craftsman styled glass in the top door panels. • This model will have a dual fuel, high-efficiency heat pump with propane back-up. • This home will have a 13-month builder warranty by Lake Point Homes, Inc.

Once started, you can see the construction progress day-by-day by going online to https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakepointhomes/, then go to alBUMS, scroll across the page until you reach 306 Gado Trace – THE BRIDGEWaTER. Click on that image to see ongoing photos of the construction. © Lake Point Homes, Inc. 2022. 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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Lake Point Homes, inc. has started construction of

The Sunrise Ridge II Plus very ly b a n o s a e r priced!

One of our nicest and newest designs!

This impressive model is under construction at 211 seminoLe circLe in beautiful Coyatee Coves in the coveted north end of Tellico Village. Completion estimated to be early 2023. Our superior quality construction standards are well known throughout Tellico Village. Please call us at 865-458-0089 for details on this complete and reasonably priced lot/home package.

You’ll have an impressive street view as you approach the home and drive into the courtyard garages.

The rear elevation shows an abundance of outdoor living space and “conditioned” walk-in lower level.

Following are just a few of the special Features in this beautiful custom-built home:

• 2,109 sq. ft. of living area with a modern Craftsman style front elevation and a courtyard garage entrance. • This beautiful home also includes a partially finished and conditioned lower level for storage and workshop area. • Massive coffered ceiling throughout the main living area, a double tray ceiling in the master bedroom, tray ceiling in the dining room/office and beamed ceiling in bedrooms #2 and #3 add a sophisticated feeling of elegant volume. • The elegant and functional kitchen design includes stone counters, upgraded top-of-theline“Kemper Echo” cabinets, Frigidaire Gallery (or equivalent) appliances (refrigerator not included). *NOW! If you hurry – this is where you can make many custom selections* • The master bath features an exotic, oversized custom-built curbless walk-in door-less shower with built-ins for soaps, shampoos and accessories, and a transom window supplies plenty of natural light. • Huge “his” and “her” walk-in closets with deluxe shelving and drawer stacks. • Custom gas fireplace with stone surround. Hand crafted by Tellico’s • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire Finest and most trusted living area and master suite. custom home builder• Large laundry room is fully cabinetted. Lake Point Homes, Inc. • Dual fuel high-efficiency heat pump with propane back-up. Loaded with upgrades! • The garage will have large windows and a Be the first to own this “man door” and it will be completely finished, trimmed and painted and will include a utility brand-new design! sink and attic space. • 10’ x 17’8” open grilling and sunning patio Hurry! You can still with gas valve for your grill. select many of your • Enormous 10’x25’ screened patio. colors and finishes. • 13-month builder warranty. You can see the construction progress day-by-day by going online to https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakepointhomes/, then go to aLBUms, scroll across the page until you reach 211 seminoLe circLe – sUnrise riDGe ii PLUs. Click on that image to see ongoing photos of the construction. © Lake Point Homes, Inc. 2022. 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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and longevity. In addition, to believeRX, Ellen and her team of health-conscious professionals have created believeRXtra in the same location, offering fresh, healthy great tasting fresh juices, smoothies, and bowls, made with real ingredients and without any added sugar. They are sweetened with only natural sweeteners such as local honey or agave - and they taste fantastic! Medical grade protein, Blender Bombs, YourSuper, CBD Oil, MCT oil, collagen, and many other options to help promote weight loss round out the offerings to help equip you to maintain good health, and break sugar addiction! Choose from a wide variety of smoothie flavors such as: Chocolate Thunder, Mango Margarita, Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie, Acai Blueberries, Guava Berry, or Matcha Green Tea, just to name a few. If a fresh juice is more to your craving, try Anti-inflammatory Juice, Immune Booster, Summertime Mojito, Creamsicle, Tropical Carrot or one of the many other symptom fighting or just plain healthy, but always delicious, recipes. Smoothie bowls are a great option for those interested in more “crunch.” From Dragon Fruit Bowls or Chocolate Teddy Graham Bowls to Guava Protein Bowls or Acai Banana Berry Bowls, (or one of the numerous other choices) believeRXtra is sure to have a menu item you’ll love. Remember the old-fashioned pharmacies of the 60’s? Like believeRX, they also featured personal, caring service and after-hours home delivery, when needed. Some even had ice cream and soda fountains. Also, like believeRX, they were very different from many assembly-line medical pharmacies of today. Those pharamicists knew their customers and treated them as individuals and friends. Going into a large, chain pharmacy, many feel treated like only a number. Lately, some of them are so bureaucratic and disorganized that it would be a step-up for them to treat people like a number! It is refreshing and encouraging that believeRX still believes

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ur lives are so busy throughout the year that when summer comes, we often think that it’s a time to relax from the duties, chores and humdrum of our everyday lives. Sometimes when we retire, we think of letting go of many of those activities that that occupied the time of our pre-retirement days. But can we retire from church or the fellowship of God’s people? Ever wonder why we sometimes feel that we’ve lost some of the joy that we felt in our busy days? Taking a walk, playing golf, or that extra cup of coffee on a Sunday morning loses its luster and we don’t know what happened to joy. Perhaps if we want to be filled with the power of heaven’s joy, then we need to turn to the Word of God for answers. 80 Years, 959 Months, 4171 Weeks, 29,200 Days, 700,800 hours, and 42,048,000 Minutes. This is the average lifespan of a person. There may be some more and less, but if you live to be 80 years old, these are the numbers of your life. How many years, months, weeks, days, hours, and minutes are we really HERE? Awake? Alive? Inhaling and exhaling this NOW moment? The HERE and NOW. It sounds simple – what’s so hard about being present? The problem is most of us don’t know how to do it. Many of us navigate through our lives on autopilot, unconsciously or habitually forming thoughts and judgments without knowing what we are doing, thinking, or feeling. We just react our way through our life. Our bodies may be here, but emotionally and spiritually we are not really here. We become disconnected from what is happening in our lives and run on autopilot. We live in “what was” or “what if” and forget to be here in the “what is now.” Your thoughts race at night. You think that one day your life will be better than it is now. You strive to fix that problem, lose that weight, get that job. You try to numb your thoughts with any kind of addiction. Your life feels unmanageable. Your life is boring. This is not how God created us to live. We will never experience the peace of God if we don’t dwell in the present with God. Psalm 46:1 says God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. While God is the same yesterday, today and forever, the only place to experience the presence of God is in the present with God. He is never not present; we are the ones missing from the present. How do we get there? Try attending a church of your choice on Sunday morning. You may just find that hearing God’s words in the fellowship with other seekers is your ticket back to the present. Your fellow travelers will help – Matthew 18:20 Where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am with them. Live now – it’s the only life we have. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 143 Chota Center Loudon, TN 37774 865-816-4756 shepherdofthelaketn.org

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n Sunday, April 24th, Loudon County Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 120th new Habitat house. It was a beautiful, warm spring day for Loudon County Habitat’s first dedication of 2022. Family, friends, and many of the volunteers from house sponsor Concord United Methodist Church gathered with Rebeca Parra and her family to celebrate the completion of their new home. The property was donated to Loudon County Habitat by the City of Loudon. The house that was on the property was completely demolished and a new home built for Rebeca, her husband, Luis and five children. The ceremony included the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Buddy Bradshaw, a blessing of the new Habitat home by Rev. Wil Cantrell, Senior Associate Pastor at Concord United Methodist Church, presentation of the keys to the house by Loudon City Vice Mayor Tim Dixon, and a new Bible was presented by Nedra Cook of Concord UMC. “We are so glad to be sharing this wonderful moment with Rebeca and her family,” said Cantrell. “Our members feel blessed to be part of this celebration.” “We are especially excited when we can take an existing property and renovate it for one of our families,” said Executive Director Tony Gibbons. “When we dedicate a new home, it helps us all see how much difference a home can make for a family, all made possible by our loyal supporters and sponsors.” Additional funds for this house came from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati through SouthEast Bank. Loudon County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a worldwide Christian housing organization. All funds to build in Loudon County are raised locally to provide safe, affordable houses for low-income families who are willing to partner with Habitat. These partner families help build their houses and then buy them from Habitat through an affordable mortgage. Funds from these mortgages go into a Fund for Humanity which allows Habitat to build other houses. Habitat for Humanity 238 Hwy 70 W Lenoir City, TN 37771 865-458-0704 www.loudoncountyhabitat.org

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528 River Bend Drive Loudon, TN 37774 MLS #1189713 $275,000 RANCHER-MOVE IN READY. Features include, granite counters, custom cabinetry, hardwood ﬂooring, tile in the bath, updated baths, new light ﬁxtures, new covered deck with trex decking, roof is approximately 10 years old, HVAC installed after this seller purchased, Fenced in back yard. 1 car garage. Great location.

3704 Holland Tr Lenoir City, TN 37772 MLS #1185646 $579,900 Mountain and Lake Views from the front Porch!!!SELLER WILLING TO OFFER FLOORING ALLOWANCE or Closing Cost up to $3,500. All Brick basement Rancher. 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths. 3.2 Acres!! Sellers have made so many improvements, all it needs is a new owners touch. New Anderson Windows 2021, New Blinds, New Insulation 2021, New Roof 2021,New Gutter Guards 2021, New Appliances 2021, Updated Toilets, New Lighting, New Neutral Paint throughout. New mantel. New Exhaust Fans in Bathrooms. Marble window seals. 2 wood burning ﬁreplaces. Gas available. Open Kitchen Living Room. 2 Laundry Rooms. One upstairs and one located downstairs. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on main. Downstairs has fourth bedroom, ﬁreplace, laundry and full bathroom. 2 car garage. 2 detached carports that you can cover your RV. Camper or extra vehicles. Massive, detached deck for entertaining. Enjoy your 3.2 acres of privacy!!Schedule your appointment today. Survey In Documents. Seller may need extra time. Please be negotiable.

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702 Cedar St Loudon, TN 37774 MLS #1189491 $205,000 QUAINT LITTLE COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF LOUDON could be brought back to life and be a remarkable home. Hardwood ﬂoors, home has been re-wired and features a newer roof and HVAC. Has a large master wing in the back, extra-large master bath, both baths have previously been updated. This home has been in the same family for many years and well taken care of. Outside features a covered front porch, carports, 2 storage buildings, oﬀ street parking.

780 Crooked Oak Drive Lenoir City, TN 37771 MLS #1188154 $475,000 This Spacious 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom brick basement rancher has been updated throughout and is in a great location! This home is in a well desired neighborhood in the heart of Lenoir City with no HOA and convenient to West Knoxville without the high taxes. This home has many updates including new ﬂooring throughout, a beautiful new kitchen, new bathrooms, fresh paint, trim, and light ﬁxtures that make this home feel like new! The view from the upper deck is breathtaking and the new lower deck will give you that extra space for entertaining and enjoying the large back yard!

115 Tooweka Circle Loudon, TN 37774 MLS #1191070 $639,000 Lake Views all brick in Tellico Village, Location, Location, Main Channel Lake Views. Mountain Views from backyard. New Kitchen- Carrera Marble Counter Tops, White Shaker Wood Cabinets, Berhardt Kitchen Island, Kohler Farmhouse Sink. New Bathrooms (2) Walk-in Shower with Double head shower, Clawfoot bathtub, Carrera Marble Vanity 1019 Bennett St Tops. New Wide Plank Hickory Hardwood Floors. Sweetwater, TN 37874 2 Masters on Main Level. Lower level Bedroom MLS #1191050 currently used as rec. room. New Roof 2019, New $169,900 heat Pump 2022. Huge Storage area, work bench and MOVE IN READY BRICK RANCHER AT AN oversized 2 car garage. Newer Black Aluminum Fence AFFORDABLE PRICE! 3 Nice size bedrooms, eat-in out back, Paver Patio with Fire Pit -Quality Brick kitchen, Metal roof has recently been installed, 1 car Home on excellent lot - don’t wait very few Lake attached carport, deck on the rear. Located on a large View Homes in Tellico Village. Call now to schedule corner lot. Convenient location. your showing. All Sq. footage to be veriﬁed by buyer.

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30981 Axley Chapel Rd Greenback, TN 37742 MLS #1189940 $425,000 Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom log home!!! Enjoy the stellar view of the country from your front porch in the hot tub!! This immaculate home is peacefully situated on 1.1 acres in Greenback while being just a short drive to Lenoir City, Maryville, and other surrounding areas. Hard to beat this spacious, custom log home!!!!

435 Igoti Lane Loudon, TN 37774 MLS #1166859 $105,000 Build the Dream Home on one of the last Full Acre lots left in Tellico Village! Enjoy spacious privacy on this 1.06 wooded acre lot in Mialaquo Point. Buyer to verify acreage and all details provided by the tax record.

1480 Avery Circle Lenoir City, TN 37772 MLS #1189367 $249,900 GREAT basement rancher located in a PRIME location of Lenoir City and priced to SELL! This home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main and an additional 600 sq feet in the basement that could easily be finished out to add another bedroom, bath and/or rec room. Recent updates include new roof in 2016, laminate flooring and tile, bathroom remodels including heated tile floor in the master bath, granite kitchen countertops, LED lighting throughout and more! All of this in the desirable Highland Hills Subdivision of Lenoir City convenient to everything with county taxes only! Don’t miss out on this one before it’s gone! Property is being sold ‘’as is’’ and seller will make no repairs.

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15140 Watt Cemetery Rd Loudon, TN 37774 MLS #1185453 $199,900 INVESTORS!!! Incredible opportunity to own 5.49 acres of unrestricted property in the Heart of Tellico Village across from Lakeside Plaza. Property could potentially be used for many purposes including duplex apartments - storage units - oﬃce space.

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emorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, a day to honor members of the military who were killed in service, both during deployments overseas or in training. Across the country, Americans spend the day visiting cemeteries and attending Memorial Day events. First known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Each year, members of Post 256 place American flags at veteran graves in cemeteries throughout our local area. Placing them the week ahead of Memorial Day and retrieving them the week after. Post 256 services 15 cemeteries with a total of over 500 veteran’s graves. For additional information about the American Legion visit the Post 256 website: www. tellicolakepost256.org.

American Legion Post 256 members placed flags on veteran graves prior to Memorial Day: (LtoR) Dan Callan, Jim Warner, Steve Buelow, Richard Comiso, Marty Wright, Tony Adams, Bruce Blodgett, and Tom Simcox. Not pictured are other post members who will lead teams for placing of flags: Terry Boyer, Jim Patterson, Don Elliott, Robert Haldi, John Reiner.

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4277 Highway 321 S - Lenoir City $350,000 - MLS# 1162831 John Tuck - 865-567-1936

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June 2022

“I started Tactical Plumbing to provide quality, affordable plumbing repair services to the local community. I worked for many companies in the past that put quantity over quality. At Tactical Plumbing we like to do the exact opposite - quality over quantity.”

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h oh! We’ve got a plumbing problem!” Scary words, to be sure. Who are we going to call that will return our call, come out, and do a good job? As contractors get busier and busier, it is getting harder and harder to find experienced people that show up on time and do the job well. Many plumbing problems require that the job be done really quickly! Recently, East Tennessee’s Mountain Views had the opportunity to interview Chris Flores, the owner of Tactical Plumbing, Inc. Launched in 2015, Tactical Plumbing is focused on doing a great job and treating their customers right. We are excited to bring you that interview with Chris Flores. MV: Tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you started your plumbing business. Chris: I started Tactical Plumbing to provide quality, affordable plumbing repair services to the local community. I worked for many companies in the past that put quantity over quality. At Tactical Plumbing we like to do the exact opposite - quality over quantity. I have been in the plumbing industry since 2003. In 2011, I opened my first business, named Golden Rule Handyman Services, LLC, where we lived by the rule, “Treat others the way you want to be treated”. In 2015, I passed my plumbing exam and acquired my Florida Registered Plumbing License. I then changed the name of Golden Rule Handyman Services to Tactical Plumbing where we were still very focused on “The Golden Rule”. In 2021, I obtained my Florida Certified Plumbing License (the highest-level plumbing license in Florida). In addition, in March of 2022 I obtained my Tennessee LLP plumbing license. MV: What led you to move to Tennessee from Florida? Chris: My family and I left Florida and moved to Tennessee to follow God’s call for us to go into a ministry here. We are still searching for that ministry, but Tactical Plumbing will continue to serve the local community in Eastern Tennessee. MV: It sounds like missions and community service work are important to you. Chris: Missions work and helping people are very important to me. One of the main reasons I started Tactical Plumbing when I was in Florida was to help fund missions work. I also worked with Home Depot to benefit veterans in Jacksonville. MV: What are some of the most common plumbing jobs that you do? Chris: Our most common jobs involve drain cleaning, water heaters, fixture repair and replacement, water softeners, and bathroom and kitchen remodels. MV: What makes you different than other plumbers our readers might use? Chris: At Tactical Plumbing we don’t build clientele, we build relationships. We treat our customers like family. We want to make sure they feel respected and cared for. A lot of companies care more about how much money they make from customers and forget to take care of them and give great customer service. These companies also never get called back. I’d like to believe we do a good job at building relationships that will have customers calling us back. MV: Speaking of calling back, businesses are so busy today that customers may not get called back when they ask for an estimate or they don’t know when things are going to be done due to a lack of communication. How do you deal with those concerns?

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want customers to be informed of all phases of the job from estimate to completion. MV: How would you describe your business philosophy? Chris: At Tactical Plumbing we build relationships, not just clientele. We do this with a Christ-centered approach while serving our customers with integrity and honesty. Serving you is our Ministry! MV: Anything else you would like to add? Chris: Yes. It’s important to note that, while in Florida, we earned great customer ratings on Facebook, Google, Angi.com, Home Advisor, and Yelp, etc. We love our customers! So, if you have plumbing needs arise and are looking for a company that strives to go above and beyond the normal service, contact Chris at Tactical Plumbing, Inc. and see his brand of extra service for yourself.

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The Next Thirty Years

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ince the majority of our Tellico Village residents were not here during the early years of development, this month, we will celebrate Brian K. Whitehead both the old and the new. Managing Partner In 1992, our salons founder Miss The Village Salon Faye Whitehead, negotiated a longterm lease agreement with Cooper Communities that would ensure our ability to serve the Greater Tellico Village Community for many years to come. Well, after thirty years of doing business with Cooper we now have a new landlord. As many of you now know, Tellico Village POA has acquired The Village Square and is now our new landlord. Please allow me this opportunity to say how delighted we are to have entered into yet another long-term lease, this one with Tellico Village POA. Tellico Village POA has already shown a great commitment to making The Village Square the best version of itself possible, and we have been notified that there are projects already planned that will spruce up our thirty-year-old building. Special thanks to Winston Blazer and Beth Kuberka for making us feel appreciated and also for their efforts to make The Village Square the best that it can be. The Village Salon has proudly served this community since 1988 and remains the oldest and longest tenured privately owned business in all of Tellico Village. Thanks to our Tellico Village POA, we are now positioned for The Next Thirty Years.

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an you remember the last time a photograph stopped you in your tracks? The moment the subject matter, framing, or simple lighting caught your attention and would not let go? Needless to say, such a photo is not easily made, and a truly striking picture is not simply the result of a point and click of the camera. To capture a good photo, one must have patience, vision, and clarity. Patience to wait and be prepared for the perfect moment to commit the camera. Vision to imagine, properly frame, and bring to fruition what you intend. And clarity to not only nail down the precise focus of the image, but to know what non-important elements to tone down, and what contrasts to play up so that the viewer’s eye zooms in immediately on the intended subject. The onset of the pandemic brought a lot of drastic changes to our everyday lives, many of them negative. But in pursuing a means to cope, I took up amateur photography, and these realities were brought home to me in a way I had not considered previously as I worked to discover and build on this brand-new skill and pastime. And in considering these things, I realized that pursuing patience, vision, and clarity are not at all unique to photography. In fact, these concepts are also inseparable from my work as a financial advisor. At Fairweather Financial, patience, vision, and clarity are key tools when advising each of our clients. As each photo is unique, tailored to perfectly-capture the circumstances of its subject, so also must each financial plan be uniquely fitted to the needs and goals of the client. For this reason, we adamantly believe one-size fits all policies are best left at the door. We strive to adjust our plans not only to fit your current situation, but to also provide a foundation for future growth. No matter where you are, it requires patience to commit to the next level, vision to take in the big picture, and clarity to see the individual steps in between. Just like framing the perfect picture, growing your wealth requires these qualities, and through them our time-tested investment strategies help you build long-term profitability through short-term planning. Allow us to help you and your family frame your financial goals, using the tried-and-true methods we know best, whether it be surrounding you with insurance policies suitable for both you and loved ones, or providing any number of our other services, from finalizing a will, to securing a medical or financial power of attorney. Fairweather Financial offers all-encompassing services for our clients, and our reputation thrives on our high-level customer satisfaction. So, enlist the expertise of your own Financial Advisor today, who is trained and licensed to assist you in mapping out and following your financial plan to circumvent tomorrow’s uncertainty. I invite you to call me today and set up your private, no cost or obligation consultation. In doing so, allow us to put our services at your disposal to properly frame and capture your financial goals as you aim for a better future for both you and your family.

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une is here. Spring is settling into summer, and while the rising heat presents its own series of challenges, including those pesky cooling bills, those toasty temperatures also open the door to a whole new realm of beauty and color, from deep sky blues, cheerful ombre yellows, tropical magentas, and carribean greens, to peaceful mints, and relaxing teals. With this new and fresh atmosphere warming and enlivening the world around us, now can be the ideal time to focus it right into your home. If you are considering refreshing your home decor, particularly your window treatments, the shift into high summer can inspire you to find the answer that ties together both aesthetic atmosphere and everyday practicality. In need of ideas? Let Express Blinds help you find the window treatments of your dreams. When you schedule a complimentary consultation appointment with us, you’ll meet with a member of our design team who will walk you through the myriad of options and help you find the product that best meet the needs of your space. More than that, our designers work with you to identify your individual tastes and needs. And by working closely with you, and by combining our years of design expertise, we can create window treatment designs that reflect who you are. It’s this approach that enables us to put your personal touches on your newly constructed or forever home. We’ll introduce you to an unprecedented level of customer service, and we’ll keep you informed at every step of the way. We’ll handle all the logistics of measuring your windows and ordering your shades for a perfect fit. Next, our certified installation team will install your window treatments with expertise and the utmost professionalism. Take the guesswork out of shopping by trusting us to give you an incredible solution that you can afford! If you’re ready to move forward with an elegant and energy-efficient answer to your window treatment dreams, simply call Express Blinds, Shutters, Shades & Drapes today at 865-730-4880. Our team of designers and installers are ready to help you discover the fashionable and practical window solutions of your dreams. Express Blinds, Shutters, Shades & Drapes 865-730-4880 www.ExpressBlindsKnox.com

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Protecting Your Hearing – Preserve Your Memory and Focus By Connie Ferraro – Tellico Hearing Solutions

any of us are familiar with the simple phrase “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” This is true in so many settings, be it loss of physical fitness due to inactivity, or rustiness in certain neglected skills. Unfortunately, this reality also holds true for our cognitive function as we age. Interaction and socialization are key to keeping our minds sharp, and if hearing loss sets in, retaining those skills becomes increasingly difficult. A recent study among older adults found that cognitive abilities ranging from memory to focus and concentration declined faster in individuals with hearing loss, compared to those without. Effectively, hearing loss increases your risk of cognitive decline. If you need hearing aids, but put off getting them, you will be more tempted to withdraw from conversations due to the increased challenge of interacting in them properly. You may find yourself self-isolating out of frustration and embarrassment. But the consequences of doing so mean you don’t experience sufficient mental stimulation and social activity to keep sharp. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, patients with hearing loss on average wait 7 years before seeking treatment. During this time, hearing loss may affect cognitive function, leading to an irreversible decline. Furthermore, hear-

ing loss is often not detected or treated in people with a diagnosed cognitive impairment. The cognitive tests that are used when assessing possible dementia are affected by various factors, including sensory impairment. If a person is not able to hear the question that is being asked, he is obviously less likely to supply a correct answer. This becomes a problem when assessments are performed in environments with background noise, such as hospitals. So it would be possible to misdiagnose a person with normal cognition as having cognitive impairment. But here is the good news. Available evidence confirms hearing impairment is an independent and changeable risk factor for cognitive decline. In other words, it has been proven that hearing rehabilitation positively impacts elderly brain function, improving both attention and memory, and helping recuse behavioral symptoms of dementia. This is where we come in. Tellico Hearing Solutions was started so you could discover if a hearing device might help you, your spouse, or your family member recover lost hearing, and with it, aim to improve communication and increase quality of life. Robert, our Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist, embarked first as a hearing instrument wearer, and so is intimately familiar with the comprehension difficulties that accompany hearing loss. We use the latest technology to perform complete test-

ing and will provide you with a complete testing of your current hearing. If appropriate for your situation, we will equip you with the optimal hearing aid for you and your budget. Not only that, but we can provide assistive listening devices for use with your tv, phone, or audio equipment to help make your day-to-day activities easier and more enjoyable. Thanks to the new technology available, we can help you maximize your hearing recovery, and in so doing, help you retain and improve your mental fortitude. Much of our dayto-day function and personal safety is tied to our hearing, and many of us never realize it until we begin to experience its loss. If you or your family member is experiencing hearing loss, don’t wait to address it! Take it as a warning and come visit us right away. Better to get fitted for a hearing aid to take back your life, than to let it pass you by. Get yourself or your loved one in for a free hearing test and evaluation. Yes, it’s free, and it’s that easy. Experience the compassionate care that you will only find at Tellico Hearing Solutions. Call us today and take the steps to take back your hearing, your focus, and your confidence moving forward. Tellico Hearing Solutions, PLLC 865-635-1887 contact@TellicoHearingSolutions.com www.tellicohearingsolutions.com

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he Athens Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Kayleigh McEnany will be the speaker for the 15th Annual Benefit on June 25, 2022. The event will be held at McMinn County High School in Athens, Tennessee with the doors opening at 6 p.m. General admission tickets as well as dinner tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Chamber 423-745-0334 or online at www.athenschamber.org. Kayleigh is the former White House Press Secretary and current co-host of Outnumbered on the Fox News Channel. Prior to serving as White House Press Secretary, Kayleigh worked as the National Press Secretary for the Trump Campaign and formerly the National Spokesperson for the Republican National Committee. Prior to joining the RNC, Kayleigh worked as a political commentator at CNN.

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ave you considered how much of your house’s aesthetics and feel can be determined simply by the state of your kitchen? After all, our day begins there as we brew our first cup of coffee, and it remains the hub of our family’s comings and goings all the way to the moment your dry off the last dinner dish. Whether you have family or friends to socialize with, the kitchen is the inevitable launch point, as well as the safe harbor to return to after a long day. At Knox Cabinet Co, we prize our opportunity to offer you, the homeowner, your choice of top quality, affordable solid-wood cabinets, complete with all the options required to then create the dream kitchen and baths you’ve always imagined. The cabinets we provide are constructed from solid wood and are partible board and MDF free. Just a sampling of our options includes pull-out trash receptacles, microwave cabinets, spice rack pull-outs, and file drawers – and that’s just the beginning. Add to that - doors and drawers that are soft-close and drawers that are dovetailed, as well as an expansive array of stain and paint choices, door styles, and hardware choices, and you’ll soon realize that your dream kitchen is poised right at your fingertips, for a very affordable price at that. So don’t wait! We welcome you to visit one of our two convenient showroom locations so you can discover the Knox Cabinet Co. difference for yourself. We will aim to make your entire design, build, and installation process as enjoyable and efficient as possible. We pride ourselves in providing the topnotch craftsmanship, design experience, and customer service you expect and deserve. We take great joy in our work and can’t wait to build the kitchen cabinets you will show off over and over again in the years to come. Considering new cabinetry, and wondering if we’re right for you? Experience the Knox Cabinet Co. difference for yourself! Knox Cabinet Co. 10238 Hardin Valley Road Knoxville, TN 37932 1414 E. Broadway Maryville, TN 37804 865.674.5669 www.knoxcabinetcompany.com

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6B • East Tennessee’s Mountain Views, June, 2022

June In the Garden

Lisa Grugin am starting to get the feeling that for it during your Mother Nature is tired of our shenanwalk-around and igans. We have gone from hot to cold begin treating at the first sign. Neem and back like some bizarre refrigerator/ and copper are the first lines of destove combo. I don’t know whether to put fense. my winter clothes away or keep them out » You can prune a few things now. Cut in case it snows in June! back spent bulbs, the stalks of spring We seem to be moving into a (much) bloomers (iris, peonies, etc.), and warmer pattern, but please remember that annuals that are getting leggy. If you the soil was very slow to warm up this want to reduce the size of your spring spring. Plants whose growth is triggered blooming trees and shrubs, prune soon by soil temps have taken their own sweet after they stop blooming so they have time emerging. Those of you who plant not set bud for next year yet. vegetables based on soil temps also had to » Maintain your container plants. Most wait awhile. Don’t worry, your tomatoes will need to be deadheaded, cut back, will outperform the ones that were planted cleaned up (don’t let the spent blooms too early! settle down into the container), and June is a more peaceful time in the garfertilized weekly. den, but there are still things that need to » How are your vegetables? Many are off be done: to a slow start because the soil was slow » Do frequent walk-arounds to observe to warm. Be vigilant in watching for the status of your yard. If you have trouble in the form of insects and disease plants that were zapped by the 14º then treat before it gets out of hand. night, the best treatment is time. By Splashing water is a quick way to spread this point, however, you should be disease, so always use soaker hoses or seeing signs of life and can prune off water at the base of the plant. Mulch will ends that didn’t recover. If you aren’t help. Call us if you have problems. seeing new growth, check for flexible Now let’s talk about perennials, bestems. If they are brittle, it may be cause June is perennial month! time to assign that one to the compost Many of you are switching to perenheap and move on. For gardeners, it’s a nials so you don’t have to replant every chance to try something new! year, but there are some things that you » Don’t forget to look up, down, and need to be aware of. The most important all around - requiring you to actually fact is that perennials don’t bloom as long get out there amongst things. You can as annuals; 4-6 weeks is average. This get an overview from your window, means that if you want consistent blooms, but you can’t see into the plants from plant sequential bloomers. Choose a nice there. They are more stressed from the mix of plants that bloom in the spring, weather than we are and therefore more some that bloom in the summer, and some vulnerable to disease and insects, so that bloom in the fall. A few evergreen you need to monitor them. Please reperennials in the mix will keep your yard member that not all bugs are bad bugs! from looking naked. Let us know if you There are many beneficial insects, so have questions! research before spraying. Additional information about perennials: » The cool, wet weather was a good » It takes them a little while to get going. breeding ground for fungus, so watch The third year is when most really start by

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performing. » If you have worked good compost or soil conditioner into your soil, most do not need fertilizing. » After 3-5 years, you can divide and share. Research timing or give us a call, because some prefer spring division and some fall. » Most can be moved if they (or you) are unhappy with their location. Butterfly weed has a taproot and cannot be moved. » Perennial does not mean forever. Some, such as peonies, can live for decades. Others tend to start fading after a few years. » There are a few perennials that are toxic. If you have pets that like to nibble on your plants, please do some research!

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have always been a big fan of the annual, Catharanthus roseus, better known as vinca. They are blooming machines, flowering all summer despite our heat and humidity. They are also drought tolerant once established, and pest free. The Titan, Pacifica, Mega Bloom, Tattoo and Mediterranean series have long been favorites of mine. In 2019, while attending a trade show in Ohio, I met Soiree® Kawaii and knew I had to give this series a try. The following spring Suntory sent us samples of each color to grow and evaluate. They were fantastic performers, and we fell head over heels for the cute little things. This summer you see them growing at the UT Gardens in Jackson, Crossville and Knoxville. We even grow them for our plant sale at the UT Gardens, Jackson, so you can enjoy them, too! Developed in Japan by Suntory Flowers and introduced for sale in 2016, Soiree Kawaii® has taken a few years to catch on. They are described as tiny, but terrific! Indeed, they are. The word “kawaii” means cute in Japanese, describing the flower size and shape. These plants are produced from cuttings, whereas most vinca on the market are seed grown. Unlike seedgrown vinca, the plants grow more like a little mounding shrub reaching 6 to 10 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. They are dense, well branched and covered with hundreds of blooms half the size of most vinca. The foliage is deep glossy green like standard vinca but also half the size. Think of them as vinca’s cute little sister! Like all vinca, Soiree should not be planted until the soil warms, and they need six or more hours of full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, they will tolerate drought but will perform best with supplemental water when there are long periods without rainfall. They work well in the landscape at the front of the border, as well as in containers where they will trail over the side by late summer. Just don’t plant them with aggressive plants such as sweet potato vine and trailing petunias, which will overtake Soiree. Soiree Kawaii® comes in seven colors: Lavender, Blueberry Kiss, White Peppermint, Red Shades, Coral, Coral Reef, and Light Purple. Also, in the Soiree® family is Soiree® Double. The growth habit of Soiree® Double vinca are more like standard seed-grown vinca, but with a double flower. Soiree® Double comes in Orchid, Pink and White, which is a pale pink rather than a true white. If you’re looking for carefree color all summer, give Soiree® Kawaii a try! The UT Gardens includes plant collections located in Knoxville, Crossville and Jackson. Designated as the official botanical garden for the State of Tennessee, the collections are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. The Gardens’ mission is to foster appreciation, education and stewardship of plants through garden displays, educational programs and research trials. The Gardens are open during all seasons and free to the public.

Let’s talk pollination before I close. If you do only one thing for the earth this year, let it be planting host plants for pollinators. There are many beautiful annuals, perennials, and shrubs that are also great for the birds and bees. Your HOA might not be happy if you turned your lawn into a native garden (although it would be much better for the environment), but you can easily tuck some butterfly weed, salvia, hyssop, or dill into a corner. A quick Google search will give you a whole list of beneficial plants, so be sure to add some to your yard. Have a great summer! Meadow View Greenhouses & Garden Center 9885 Highway 11E Lenoir City, TN 37772 865.986.7229 www.meadowviewgreenhouse.com

Get Up – Get Out On the Water!

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ou’ve probably noticed the weather outside is gorgeous. The air is getting warmer, and so is the water. Boating season isn’t just around the corner. It’s here. And there’s nothing quite like it. You can already feel the wind in your hair and picture the cool spray of the water as it flashes and glimmers in the sunshine, not to mention the gentle back and forth rocking in the lake’s embrace. It’s not a question of if you’ll take your boat out on the water, but when. More than that, when you take your boat out, will it be only after spending precious minutes detailing said boat, removing its cover by hand, cleaning up the spider and bird leavings that have accumulated over the months, all while knowing you’ll have to wrestle said cover back on later? Or will you cut out all that unnecessary to-do completely, spending your precious time as intended – out on the lake? Taking your boat out really can be that easy— that is if you have a Touchless Boat Cover System from Lifetime Docks, LLC. Here’s the concept: invest in a garage for your boat that protects your craft like your home garage protects your car. Be prepared to cover and uncover your boat in 30 seconds without laying a finger on it, all at the touch of a button. Be prepared to get the full value out of your boating experience— to not be weighed down into staying home because the struggle just to launch your boat isn’t worth the effort. Be prepared to slather on that high SPF sunscreen – you’ll need it as you find yourself wanting

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ello Knoxville Artists & Makers! Dogwood Arts is excited to be curating local artwork for sale on consignment in a vibrant new public space called Maker Exchange - and we want YOU to apply! Adjacent to World’s Fair Park and located between the new Marriott hotel and The Tennessean, this historic location enjoys a constant stream of traffic from visitors and locals alike. You may have already heard about the amazing local art, fixtures, signage, and murals commissioned for Maker Exchange’s common areas. Now it’s time to take the next step and launch a unique retail and event space called the Curio, which will celebrate local fine

Tellico Boaters Assistance Response Team Details Their Mission to American Legion Post 256

Post 256 Commander Steve Buelow presents Bob Elgin, President of the Tellico Boaters Assistance Response Team (T-BART) a Certificate of Appreciation, an American Legion mug and challenge coin.

June, 2022, East Tennessee’s Mountain Views • 7B

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he American Legion Post 256 recent guest speaker was Bob Elgin. As President of T-BART he discussed the mission of the organization, ways the community can assist and how you can volunteer. He stated, “For more than 20 Years T-BART has been assisting boaters on Tellico Lake, responding sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year. If you are stranded on Tellico Lake Dial 911. The 911 dispatchers will contact T-BART and a boat will be sent to assist you. Please keep your cell phone on so that the T-BART Captain can contact you. Yes, it’s OK to dial 911 for T-BART on-water assistance.” Mr. Elgin explained T-BART’s mission: To respond to requests for non-medical/non-emergency assistance from boaters on Tellico Lake. To promote boating safety and to undertake activities that contribute to boating safety on Tellico Lake and to assist emergency response agencies when requested. To find out more about the details of T-BART see their website at www.T-BART.org and to learn more about your communities American Legion see their website www.TellicoLakePost256.org.

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MARBLE CITY OPERA

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8B • East Tennessee’s Mountain Views, June, 2022

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The Art and Science of Oriental Rug Washing

10B • East Tennessee’s Mountain Views, June, 2022

By Kerry McDuffie, Owner – Superior Rug Cleaning

ike Oriental rug weaving, oriental rug washing is a true art! And yet, there’s so much science behind the proper care of your treasured rugs. Today, as ever-growing numbers of homeowners and businesses are choosing hand-crafted Oriental rugs to replace wall-to-wall carpeting, Superior Rug Cleaning has demonstrated its talent for innovation by creating a state-of-the-art Oriental rug washing boutique that safely and affordably cleans and revitalizes your family’s Oriental rugs. Just how does Superior Rug Cleaning ensure your rug is cleaned safely and effectively? 1. Pre-inspection: We check very carefully for pre-existing conditions such as fading, dye migration, tears, and pulls, and then take a photo of the rug. Rugs can come in damaged, unbeknownst to the customer, so pre-inspection is critical. 2. Dye-stabilization test: Your rug undergoes a couple of tests to ensure the colors are stable and will not run during the cleaning process. This will determine which method of cleaning is the safest. 3. Pre-Vacuum: Aggressively agitate the rug, with our state-of-the-art Badger machine, to loosen the soil that regular vacuuming cannot remove. All loose soil is removed. 4. Pre-condition: A mild cleaning detergent solution is applied and brushed into the fibers to loosen the soil.

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he excitement, emotion, and energy of Broadway reaches new heights at the Tennessee Theatre with a 2022-2023 lineup poised to entertain and delight. With six titles and a total of 56 performances, the complete lineup of the upcoming season of Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre is presented by Greater Knoxville Honda Dealers and includes: » DEAR EVAN HANSEN – Nov. 15-20 (8 performances) » JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR – Nov. 29-Dec. 4, 2022 (8 performances) » TOOTSIE – Jan. 3-8, 2023 (8 performances) » HAMILTON – Feb. 7-19, 2023 (16 performances) » CATS – April 11-16, 2023 (8 performances) » AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS – July 18-23, 2023 (5 performances) In addition, the Tennessee Theatre has released a sneak peek of the 2023-2024 season, revealing that the lineup will include the smash hit WICKED. The best way to guarantee tickets to WICKED is to purchase a season package for the 2022-2023 season. Subscribers will then have the opportunity to renew for the 2023-2024 season and can secure their seats for WICKED before tickets become available to the general public. The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz...but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships...until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” “Broadway at the Tennessee is expanding each year, entertaining thousands of returning and new patrons at Knoxville’s Grand Entertainment Palace,” Tennessee Theatre Executive Director Becky Hancock said. “As our Broadway series continues to grow, we are able to attract bigger titles for more performances, ensuring that more people have the chance to experience and enjoy the best of touring Broadway right here in Knoxville.” Existing subscribers of the Broadway the Tennessee presented by Greater Knoxville Honda Dealers series will have renewal periods based upon their subscription type, providing the opportunity to renew and secure their season tickets before new subscriptions and single-show tickets go on sale. Starting June 27, subscription packages go on sale to the public. Subscriber benefits include first notification of season lineups; the opportunity to purchase tickets to individual shows before the general public; reduced ticket fees and the best available prices of the season; and the ability to renew the subscription for the 2023-2024 season, thus securing seats for WICKED. To renew a current subscription now through June 24 or to purchase a new subscription starting June 27, call the Tennessee Theatre Box Office at 865-684-1200, extension 2, or visit the Clinch Avenue Box Office in person. The Box Office is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The 2022-2023 season of Broadway at the Tennessee presented by Greater Knoxville Honda Dealers features a

diverse lineup of stories set to come to life on the stage of the Historic Tennessee Theatre. DEAR EVAN HANSEN includes eight performances from Nov. 15-20, 2022. Winner of 6 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. The Washington Post calls DEAR EVAN HANSEN “Theatrical magic. One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history.” JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR includes eight performances from Nov. 29-Dec. 4, 2022. With lyrics and music by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, this musical theater classic is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans alike, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. TOOTSIE includes eight performances from Jan. 3-8, 2023. This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Featuring a hilarious Tony Award®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), TOOTSIE is a joyful delight. HAMILTON includes 16 performances from Feb. 7-19, 2023. This is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and completely transformed theater and the way we think about history. CATS includes eight performances from April 11-16, 2023. Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this

beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater – “Memory.” CATS tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. The original score scenic and costume design are combined with allnew lighting and sound design and updated choreography and direction to make this new production for a new generation. AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS includes eight performances from July 18-23, 2023. AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS is the electrifying new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, it’s a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” AIN’T TOO PROUD tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time. For details and updates, visit tennesseetheatre.com and follow Tennessee Theatre on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. But wait…there’s even more! The Tennessee Theatre announced that in addition to the 2022-23 Broadway season titles, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL will be a featured add-on show! This smash-hit musical features a book by the iconic movie’s original screenwriter Patricia Resnick and an Oscar, Grammy and Tony nominated score by the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton. 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of three co-workers pushed to the boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? Inspired by the iconic 80’s film and brought to you by Dolly herself, this hilarious new production is about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business! While 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is not included in the 2022-23 subscription season, this show will go on sale individually in 2023 and subscribers will have early access to tickets. About the Tennessee Theatre Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee Theatre opened in 1928 as a movie palace. The Tennessee Theatre is the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Tennessee Theatre is the region’s leading performing arts facility with advanced technology, staging and lighting that draws top entertainment to the Knoxville area. The Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation is a nonprofit organization tasked with preserving and operating the Theatre as an arts and entertainment cornerstone for the cultural enrichment and enjoyment of all. For more information, visit www.tennesseetheatre.com.

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Turning Chaos into Calm Is your closet a jungle of clothes?

ere is the thing about cluttered closets: Most people think of closets as “out of sight, out of mind”. Just close the door. Nobody will see it. However, YOU see it! There’s lost time scouring the closet for missing items and a financial drain of replacing things you can’t find. In fact, research shows there is a physiological impact as well. If you’ve got closet clutter, you’ll experience negativity and frustration because of the physical chaos. “If your closet is organized and everything is easy to find, it starts the day on a positive note,” says Kathryn Norton, co-owner of Tailored Living of Knoxville. “Having a closet designed for your specific needs is worth the time and investment.” When it comes to closet design and features, depending on the size of your closet, there are probably more options available than most people realize. Besides rods to hang your clothes, some of the most common features people want in their closets are: Dedicated Shoe Storage Shelving for shoes makes it easy to see each pair you own instead of constantly bending down and searching the floor for the match to the shoe you want. Slanted shoe racks are one of the most popular ways to store shoes since it is easy to see each pair. Straight traditional shelving provides easier adjustability when you need to transition from winter boots to flip-flops.

Drawers Once considered a luxury, drawers in a closet are now part of a basic design. Drawers not only increase storage inside the closet, but they allow you to get dressed without having to walk back and forth, back and forth, from your closet to a dresser in the bedroom. Keeping all your clothes in one place is definitely a time saver. And of course, while shelves and hanging rods put your shoes or clothes on display, drawers conceal items, an essential for things like underwear and pajamas. Accessory Display and Storage If you don’t have the proper storage for items like jewelry, belts, and other accessories, they often get lost or they’re hard to find when you want them. For jewelry, a dedicated lined drawer with compartments keeps jewelry organized and away from damaging dust. Jewelry drawers can also have locks installed. The most popular accessory is a slide-out valet rod mounted to the side of a panel. It serves as a temporary place to hang clothes as you move them around or place your next-day clothes at night on the valet rod to make getting ready in the morning even faster. Tailored Living of Knoxville can help you discover closet organization that brings calm to the chaos. Tailored Living® 865-947-8686 www.tailoredlivingknoxville.com

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