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The Charleston, South Carolina Area
he Charleston Area is a veritable living museum populated with expertly preserved antebellum mansions; however, it is also a bustling epicenter of culture, invigorating outdoor activity, and sumptuous dining that welcomes close to four million visitors annually. Get to know the destination with this timeline.
Historic Overview In 1669, under the leadership of Captain Joseph West, three vessels – the Carolina, the Port Royal, and the Albemarle – set their sites on the new land: America. A severe storm separated the three ships, wrecked the Port Royal, and forced the Carolina to land in Bermuda. In the spring of 1670, 150 English colonists, indentured servants, and slaves sailed into the Charleston harbor. The first view of what would become the new colony of Carolina came in March 1670 at Bull’s Island. The travelers landed on a promising location they christened Albemarle Point in April 1670. The Proprietors soon flattered their king, Charles II, by insisting the settlement be
named Charles Town in his honor. Enemies of the colony included the French, the Spanish, hostile Indian tribes, and pirates. Disease was also rampant due to poor sanitation and an inhospitable location. Additional settlers arrived from Barbados in February 1671. By 1672, the expanding settlement recognized the advantages of relocating across the river on the peninsula land called “Oyster Point” because of the mounds of opened and discarded oyster shells left there by the Kiawah Indians. This piece of land soon attracted settlers because of its strategic location between the Cooper and Ashley Rivers. By the late 1670s, Proprietors hoped to avoid the narrow, twisting streets of European cities by using the classical continental street plan. Charles Town became the first American to use city planning where streets were laid out in “broad and straight lines.” By 1680, the rest of the settlement was brought to peninsula Charles Town and the population reached 1,000. To protect the Carolina settlement from attack, a wall constructed out of local materials (mainly brick, palmetto logs, and tabby) emerged in the late 1690s. By 1718, the coast had been cleared of most enemies and the wall, no longer needed, was destroyed. With its many wharves along East Bay Street, Charles Town became a busy seaport. Ships carrying raw materials, deer skins, rice, indigo, and eventually cotton were exported to England and commerce was born. Ships returned heavy with
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staples and luxuries of Europe, which lent a cosmopolitan air to the growing community. Even in its infancy Charleston had the reputation of being a “Little London” in the semi-tropic wilds of the New World. By 1740, Charles Town was becoming the most critical port in North America for exporting, and an economic boom surged across the colony. Colonists found out early that the New World had its share of troubles and danger as the coastal town endured a small pox epidemic, a fire which destroyed one-third of the colony, including 300 houses and a great number of stores in just four hours, a plague among the cattle, yellow fever, and several major hurricanes. Disasters continued to ravage the city with fires in 1740, 1796, 1838, and 1861.
The philosophy of early Charles Town was based on religious tolerance, and it was believed that with this attitude the settlement would increase in numbers and profitability. The second charter guaranteed religious freedom. The openness towards religion brought French Huguenots, Baptists (known then as Anabaptists), Congregationalists, and Presbyterians. Early in the next century, 12 Scottish families withdrew to form the Scots Kirk, now the First Scots Presbyterian Church. A Jewish congregation formed in 1750, followed shortly by a Lutheran Church and Methodist assembly. The first Roman Catholic mass was held in Charleston in 1786. Because of its origins for religious diversity, Charleston became known as “The Holy City.” continued on page 2A ...
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The Revolutionary War brought to a close Charleston’s Golden Age. In 1776, a British fleet carrying 270 guns failed to take Colonel William Moultrie’s palmetto fort on Sullivan’s Island. In 1778, the British attacked again, coming by land from Savannah. The city held, but much of the surrounding countryside was torched. The British took control and Charles Town was occupied by England. By 1783, Charles Town had been reborn as Charleston. In the late 1700s, plantations harvested such crops as indigo (a blue dye) and rice. Long staple cotton was grown on John’s Island and James Island. Prosperity from an agrarian society was mixed with great interest in cultural affairs. In 1791, President George Washington toured the states and came to Charleston, where he slept in the Heyward Washington House on Church Street and entertained at the Old Exchange Building. By 1860, Charleston lay divided concerning States Rights. The Ordinance of Secession was signed in December of that year, making South Carolina a separate entity from the United States. On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops issued the first shots of the Civil War when they fired upon Fort Sumter, successfully driving out the federal forces. In June 1862, federal troops began their first attempt to capture Charleston when they landed on James Island just southeast of the city. The Battle of Secessionville occurred when more than 6,000 massed Union troops launched an assault across a peninsula where 500 Confederate soldiers with cannons waited. Federal troops suffered 700 casualties; Confederates about 200. But Union forces remained determined to seize Charleston. During the summer of 1863, in battles around the city and at Gettysburg, Charlestonians were killed or wounded by the hundreds. The Union bombardment of Charleston was sporadic until January 1864 when some 1,500 shots were fired from Morris Island, which caused many fires. (St. Philip’s Church was hit repeatedly and its interior damaged extensively.) In early 1865, General William Sherman crossed the Savannah River but aimed
at Columbia, not Charleston, because he believed the port city had lost its influence and was already, according to him, “a mere desolated wreck... hardly worth the time to starve it out.” Following the Civil War, Charlestonians were too poor to remodel, so the city simply adapted her old buildings. Then, in 1886, a major earthquake rocked Charleston, damaging more than 2,000 buildings. More than 100 buildings were declared unsafe and pulled down. A total of 110 people died as a result of this natural disaster. Within a year of the 1886 earthquake, proud Charlestonians boasted: “Strangers who visit the city have to hunt up traces of the earthquake, very few of which remain. Charleston has once more risen from her ashes.” As a result of the earthquake, iron rods were run through the interiors of buildings and fastened to the exterior walls to protect them from future quakes. Today these round and star-shaped bolts remain visible on many homes and commercial buildings. By the early 1900s, Charleston was once again a cultural center. In 1901, the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition were brought to Charleston. In the 1920s, the Charleston Renaissance was formed with authors Josephine Pinckney, Dubose Heyward, and John Bennett expressing their adoration for Charleston. Preservation efforts were firmly in place by the 1940s, allowing Charleston to adapt her old buildings to retain their charm, distinction, and tradition. Then, during the evening of September 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo, with its 135 mph winds, headed directly for Charleston. Near midnight a 12 to 17 foot wall of water swept over Fort Sumter in the harbor and the storm surge came ashore. A week after the storm, preservationists surveyed the city and found that just 25 of the 3,500 historically important buildings had been severely damaged. With now more than 10 years behind it, Charleston has restored itself with all its original charm and character. With a rich 300 year history, Charleston today is America’s most beautifully preserved architectural and historical treasure. The city’s past is a
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testament to the spirit and tenacity of its citizens. Its appeal has been described as a “living museum.” As Charleston native Elizabeth O’Neill Verner once said, “It is impossible for me to enter Charleston from any side, whether by land or by sea, and not feel that here the land is precious; here is a place worth keeping.”
29th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights in James Island The beloved Holiday Festival of Lights returned to James Island County Park in November for its 29th year! Featuring an estimated two million shimmering lights, Charleston’s most popular holiday event is now open for nightly admission. More than four million people have toured the Holiday Festival of Lights, which is hosted by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission at James Island County Park. The event has received many awards and mentions in publications throughout the country, and the three-mile driving tour delivers more excitement every year. The event will be open nightly starting at 5:30 pm through January 1, 2019. The Holiday Festival of Lights is known for its three-mile driving tour, but there is much more to see and do! Visitors are encouraged to park the car and experience family
attractions, shopping, dining, and more. Some of the other celebrated attractions and activities include: »» Marshmallow roasting »» Festival train rides »» Interactive lakeside lights »» The amazing dancing light display »» Enchanted walking trail »» Old-fashioned carousel »» Portable climbing wall »» Santa’s sweet shoppe »» Concessions, including hamburgers, kettle corn, hot chocolate, and more »» Four gift shops, featuring the children’s toy emporium Prancer’s Presents »» Daytime photo opportunities to “Mingle with Kringle” (register in advance) »» Entertainment on select evenings, including the Footlight Players performing an excerpt from “Annie” In Winter Wonderland, see a meticulously crafted sculpture constructed with 50 tons of sand. Wander through festival shops for unique gifts, official 14-kt gold on brass collector series ornaments, toys, personalized items, decorations, and stocking stuffers. Hop aboard the festival train for an intimate look at the festival, only seen on this enchanted ride. Explore Santa’s Village, where the man himself is available for photos on select dates. Take a whirl on the traditional 18-animal carousel, make s’mores at the marshmallow roasting pits, and marvel at giant four-by-eight holiday greeting card designs created by local students for the annual art competition. Enjoy entertainment on select nights, including live music, storytelling, visits with Mrs. Claus, carolers, outdoor movies, and more. What’s every family’s best bet for savings at the Holiday Festival of Lights? Join us on our evenings benefitting the Lowcountry Food Bank every Monday through Thursday! Bring a canned food item (dog and cat food are also accepted) on these nights to receive discounted admission. For more information on the Holiday Festival of Lights, including event hours and fees, call 843-795-4386 or visit www. CharlestonCountyParks.com. This event is presented by The Boeing Company and Charleston County Parks.
Wishing You the Greetings of the Season By Becky Hunt, Co-Owner of Premiere Consignment
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n behalf of Toby, Aaron, and me, I would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We would also like to express our appreciation for your continued support and all of your encouragement since first opening Premiere Consignment in 2012. Premiere Consignment, we feel, has provided a valuable service and resource to our Tellico area communities. We offer those of you who are new arrivals the perfect opportunity to find a new home for gently used furniture, home décor items, art, and Oriental and area rugs that you may no longer need. We are also the perfect venue for those of you who are empty nesters, who may be downsizing, and for estate sales as well. Premiere Consignment also offers buyers a source of high-end, upscale furniture from the nation’s top brand name manufacturers at savings of up to 90% off their original retail prices. And with retirees concerned with today’s
financial uncertainty, the savings available from shopping the Premiere Consignment way are a much welcomed experience. Another area where we can help those of you wishing to sell your treasured collectibles and other items that are often attractive to online buyers is our eBay store. Premiere Consignment can provide you with the opportunity to sell your items online with our fully turn-key eBay store. We catalog items, professionally photograph them, write descriptions, place items for auction, handle the financial transaction, pack your items, and then ship them anywhere in the world. We can bring you buyers from around the world that might not otherwise be available to you. Whether you’re hoping to sell your gently used, brand name household items, add that accent chair to your dining room, or purchase an entire home full of furnishings and home décor items, Premiere Consignment is your one-stop superstore for savings or selling. Premiere Consignment 320 Lakeside Plaza Loudon, TN 37774 865-458-9721 www.premiereconsignment.com
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elcome to the December, 2018 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!
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e are in the midst of the holiday season with all the excitement of gift shopping, city and town special events and decorations, and gatherings with friends and family. My childhood memories take me back to December evenings when my family would pile into the car and drive around the neighborhoods enjoying all the lights and holiday décor or going to the park, strapping on some skates and skating the night away at the outdoor ice rink. I always look forward to this time of year and the memories of past and present holiday experiences. In this edition of East Tennessee’s Mountain Views, we have included highlights from our advertisers offering their gift recommendations for those on your holiday list. And during this busy time of year, take time to slow down and visit with family and friends; maybe even reconnect with some old acquaintances and appreciate those true lasting relationships. In doing that, you may find that it will be the highlight of your week or year. We at East Tennessee’s Mountain Views have come to appreciate all of our readers and advertisers, many of which have become great friends, and we wish all of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. In 2019, we look forward to continuing to serve our community by highlighting all the best the Knoxville area has to offer while making new friends along the way. Enjoy the holiday season!
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The Softer Side of Amish Excellence
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By Angie Carroll, Owner of Amish Excellence
absolutely love genuine hand-crafted Amish furniture and the devoted craftsmen that painstakingly create each and every piece that led me to launch Amish Excellence. Every piece of furniture tells the story of an individual artisan and his family, their traditions, and rich culture. And every piece of Amish furniture you acquire has the potential of creating a legacy within your own family for generations to come. Genuine Amish furniture has transitioned over time. Today you will discover furniture hand-crafted in both contemporary and more modern styles, and you will even detect a hint of Asian influence as well. There’s a wide selection of hardwood species, decorative wood inlays, and metal used in frames and bases, which add a more modern appearance. Today you will also find a growing use of upholstery. You can find everything from fine quality leathers to a wide array of fabrics that reflect a wide palette of colors, designs, and textures. You will discover, as I have, just how the use of leathers and upholstery can enhance the rich grain and patina of the all-American hardwoods that were used to create your furniture pieces. Both the upholstery and hardwoods you select combine to make an even bolder, richer look. We will also be displaying more upholstered case goods in the months ahead. We have many in stock already for you to purchase. Also, know that whether the pieces you select are partially or fully upholstered, every piece of furniture we sell at Amish Excellence is constructed using the same high standards of excellence that have been the tradition of Amish craftsmen for centuries. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish each of you a wonderful and joyous Christmas and prosperous New Year on behalf of our entire team. I would also like to invite each of you to visit us and discover for yourself the softer side of Amish Excellence. Also, you can follow us on Facebook or in store to take advantage of our unadvertised specials. Amish Excellence 613 N. Campbell Station Road Knoxville, TN 37934 865-392-6000 www.amishexcellence.com Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4
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Local Students Who Attended the 2015 Boys and Girls State Program Comment on Their Experiences
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By James Patterson
he Boys and Girls State program is a one week program promoted by the American Legion designed to expose leadership opportunities and citizenship training to young students in Tennessee. Nationally recognized as one of the top programs in the nation, students are provided the opportunity to form and run a mock government by meeting, living, and working with other students from across the state. At a recent American Legion meeting, these outstanding local students selected by Post 256 were asked to comment on their experience. They made comments like: “When I arrived, I didn’t know anyone, but within the week, I made so many new friends.” “You learn your voice really does count.” “You grow as a person within a short period” “I made connections for life.” “It gave me a true example of how our government system operates.” These local students were sponsored by American Legion Post 256 and several local organizations. For more information about the American Legion, visit www.TellicoLakePost2256.org or contact Post 256 Commander, Robert Haldi, or Vice Commander, Pat Brooks. For more information on the student program, visit www. tnboysstate.org.
(From L to R) Michelle Williams (Sequoyah High School), Jeffrey Moser (Sequoyah High School), Bethany Hale (Greenback High School), Justin Ellis (Sequoyah High School), Kristi Jones (Sequoyah High School), and Ian Perdue (Greenback High School). Photo by James Patterson.
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ast summer downtown Athens suffered a devastating fire that affected several businesses. One of those was the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. With the fire starting next door, we lost every item in our office. The chamber did have insurance, but with the damage to the adjoining wall, the amount to rebuild has been over $100,000 more than what our policy paid. The good news is the chamber office will be rebuilt and will be in downtown where we belong. The inside will have a new design and be fresh and up to date, while the outside appearance will be consistent with the beauty of our downtown square. To raise funds for the new office, we are holding a patriotic event on June 22, 2019, with a special guest – the 43rd President of the United
States. His picture along with more information can be found on the front of our website at www. athenschamber.org. We’re asking everyone who would like to help to either purchase tickets (they would make great Christmas gifts) or pass the information along. You can purchase tickets by calling the chamber at 423-745-0334 or from our website. This will be the 13th Annual Chamber Benefit. The goal of the event is to raise funds to support our community. We normally pick a project to fund with the monies raised. Some of our previous speakers included Steve Spurrier, Peyton Manning, Kirk Cameron, Tim Tebow, Amy Grant, Nick Saban, Herschel Walker, and Bo Jackson. For more information, please call us and come by and visit us in downtown Athens.
Loudon County Habitat for Humanity Dedicates 114th House
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n November 18, Loudon County Habitat for Humanity dedicated the new home of Heather Bishop. Close to 60 attendees were treated to a beautiful, clear day to celebrate and bless the new home she helped to build and will soon purchase. Attendees included volunteers from the sponsoring church, First Baptist Church of Tellico Village, plus other volunteers, donors, and even some of Heather’s new neighbors. The house, located on Ellis Road in Lenoir City, is the 114th house to be built by Loudon County Habitat. “We are excited about dedicating our 114th house but know in our hearts there is so much more need in our county for decent and affordable housing,” said Chris Callahan, homeowner services director for Loudon County Habitat. The ceremony included a blessing of the new Habitat home by Senior Pastor Charlie Barnard of First Baptist Church of Tellico Village. Pastor Barnard’s wife, Teresa, and the Senior Pastor of Community Church at Tellico Village, Pastor Steve Prevatte, assisted with the blessing. Janet Reed, volunteer leader representing First Baptist
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Heather Bishop and her daughter, Ayria, try out the key to their new Habitat house.
Church of Tellico Village, presented the keys to the house, and Pastor Barnard presented the Bible that is traditionally given to each Habitat family. “This house represents the 4th house build by First Baptist Church of Tellico Village and its members,” said Tony Gibbons, Habitat Executive Director. “We are so proud to have First Baptist as one of our partners. We’ve come a long way in the past 25 years. It is exciting to
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see the difference we are making in the lives of so many Loudon County families in need of decent, affordable housing – all made possible by First Baptist and so many other churches, individuals, companies, organizations – all working together to help our families bring strength, stability, and self-reliance into their lives.” Additional funds for this house came from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati through SouthEast Bank and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, USDA Rural Development, Infiltrator Systems, National Community Stabilization Trust/Wells Fargo, and Infiltrator Water Technologies. 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 a no-profit mortgage. Funds from these mortgages go into a Fund for Humanity, which allows Habitat to build other houses.
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ring your family and join us for our annual “Breakfast with Santa” event! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, visit our Elf Shop and craft area, and get your photo taken with Santa! Cost is $10 per family, and proceeds go towards FFUMC Children’s Ministry Program. Tickets can be purchased at www.ffumc.org under “event registration.” Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, call 865-966-8430 or visit www.ffumc.org.
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he Elf on the Shelf® is a cherished Christmas tradition celebrated in households around the world. For a third straight year, Santa will send some of these magical Scout Elves from the North Pole to Knoxville to be adopted by more than two dozen downtown Knoxville businesses. Families are invited to explore downtown and find where these little Scout Elves have landed each night for a fun-filled holiday scavenger hunt. The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition is a magical story about how Santa’s Scout Elves help him manage his naughty and nice lists. Once a Scout Elf is adopted and named, the elf receives its Christmas magic and can fly to the North Pole each night to tell Santa about the day’s adventures. Each morning the Scout Elf returns to its family and perches in a different place to watch the festive fun, creating a unique family moment. Children love to race around the house and see where their Scout Elf has landed. The number one best-selling book, which comes in a keepsake box set with one of Santa’s Scout Elves, has sold more than 12 million copies across the globe and was written by mother-daughter duo Carol Aebersold and Chanda
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Bell. Aebersold, a graduate of the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, is delighted that Knoxville will once again host the country’s only community-wide The Elf on the Shelf® scavenger hunt. “We’re looking forward to The Elf on the Shelf Adventure adding to the magic of the season and helping create fun family memories in downtown Knoxville,” she said. Scout Elves have landed in Knoxville to begin the scavenger hunt. Children of all ages are invited to pick up a North Pole Pass at any of the participating businesses to help guide them through the adventure. Children and children at heart will find fun, treats, and prizes along the way. As a special treat, Santa has granted permission for these Knoxville Scout Elves to remain in Knoxville until Sunday, January 6. The 2018 event is again sponsored by Mast General Store (the Downtown Knoxville Santa-Approved Scout Elf Adoption Center), the Downtown Knoxville Central Business Improvement District (CBID), and Visit Knoxville. The scavenger hunt is part of a jam-packed, season-long, holiday schedule of events in downtown Knoxville. Information about the scavenger hunt can be found at www. downtownknox.org/elf. Information about all that’s happening in downtown Knoxville this holiday season can be found at www.downtownknox.org/holiday. City-wide holiday events can be found at www.visitknoxville.com/ events/christmas.
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thens Area Council for the Arts announces the perennial favorite holiday event for three performances. Christmas and All of That Jazz opens Friday, December 7, and runs through Sunday, December 9, in the Sue E. Trotter Theater at The Arts Center. “Jazzy” was created by Pam Thigpen in 2006 and has grown into a beloved tradition and perfect event for music lovers looking for an exciting kick-off to the holiday season. Directed by Jennifer Nunley, the evening features local musicians singing and playing their favorite Christmas tunes cabaret-style with an emphasis on fun, inspiration, and holiday cheer. Light hors d’oeuvres, homemade desserts, and a cash bar are available at 7 pm (1:30 pm for Sunday matinee). The show begins at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. Sunday’s matinee features Athens Area Children’s Choir. The “Jazzy” ensemble features Janet Martin, Josh Bragg, Matthew Crabtree, Tyler Peaden, Tristen Rowland, Chris Livingston, Jennifer Kinard Blevins, Brittany Duggan, and Abriel Hardaway. Dropping in for performances to round out the evening are Liz Schreck, Maya Trippe, Lindsey and Andrew Kimball, Dianne’s Garage Band, Cynthia McCowan, and more! Each performance is emceed by special guests, including Tracy Gartmann and David Graybeal. Friday and Sunday hosts are soon to be announced. The group is accompanied by Brittany Duggan, Tristen Rowland, and The Joe Littleton Holiday Band. Advance reservations are required. Tickets are $20. Make reservations online at www.athensartscouncil.org, by phone at 423-745-8781, or in person at The Arts Center, located at 320 North White Street in downtown Athens.
Pilot Flying J Gives Back with Donation of $60,000 to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program
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he Dollywood Foundation announced last month an impactful gift of $60,000 from Pilot Flying J that will go to supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The Imagination Library affiliate in the location of Pilot Flying J’s first travel center in Corbin, Kentucky, Friends of the Corbin Public Library, will receive the donation. It was awarded as part of Pilot Flying J’s $2 million commitment to giving back in celebration of its 60th anniversary this month. “This donation is such a blessing and is going to have a tremendous impact on the children in Corbin,” said Donna Chadwell, Director at the Corbin Public Library. “It is going to provide access to the program to the children in our community for years to come.” Dolly Parton created her Imagination Library program as a way to inspire children around the world with the love of reading by gifting high quality, age-appropriate books monthly from birth to age five. With the donation from Pilot Flying J, the program will serve children in Corbin with a personal library that culminates in 60 books per child throughout the lifetime of the program. “A spirit of community and philanthropy was instilled in our company’s culture from the beginning,” said Meg Counts, community relations and events manager of Pilot Flying J. “To celebrate and thank our guests and team members for 60 years in business, we wanted to give back to the communities and people we serve. We are proud to partner with The Dollywood Foundation in support of their mission and programs to help our communities thrive. Together we are truly able to fuel life’s journeys.” Pilot Flying J’s giving is focused on fueling those who serve by supporting military heroes and their families and helping communities across the country improve the quality of life for people at home and on the road. To learn more about Pilot Flying J’s 60th anniversary giving, visit www. pilotflyingj.com/giving-back.
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Smoky Mountain Christmas Celebrates 11 Years as Favorite Christmas Event with Glacier Ridge, Five Million Lights
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fter earning its 11th consecutive Golden Ticket award for Best Theme Park Christmas Event, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana (now through January 5, 2019) adds even more merry memory making moments with the addition of the impressive Glacier Ridge. With the all-new Glacier Ridge, guests can experience the Smokies at Christmas in a way they never have before. The novel and immense experience of Glacier Ridge pushes the park’s total count to more than five million twinkling lights. Located in the areas of the park known as Timber Canyon, Wilderness Pass, and the upper portion of Craftsman’s Valley, Glacier Ridge is a must-see during Smoky Mountain Christmas. “Christmas is so important to me for so many reasons,” said Dolly Parton. “I’m so thankful that it’s a time when our family comes together to share stories, remember old times, and make new memories we’ll take with us through the next year and beyond. There’s a lot of laughin’ and a whole lot of love when we all get together. I want those folks who come to experience Christmas with us at Dollywood to feel like they’re part of the family, making those memories and sharing those special times. I know the fun they’ll find in Glacier Ridge will help them create brand new memories and traditions.”
As guests near Glacier Ridge, they’ll feel as if the Smokies have frozen over, thanks to an arctic color palette and a mesmerizing atmosphere sure to wow guests. The Plaza at Wilderness Pass transforms into a winter
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wonderland, complete with a 50-foot tall animated tree that anchors the area. Every 30 minutes the Plaza sparkles to life to present a fully-synchronized, dazzling light show complete with holiday hits that will have guests singing along. For guests entering from Timber Canyon, the Arctic Passage, a 130-foot long programmable light tunnel, transports them into Glacier Ridge in a stunning array of light and color. Once emerging from the tunnel, guests will be greeted by polar bears who have made a home at Drop Line Bay. Because the Smokies have frozen to create Glacier Ridge, these friends from the North are able to spend time with their Smoky Mountain cousins. Those coming to Glacier Ridge through Craftsman’s Valley experience a one-of-a-kind new light installation that mimics the natural phenomenon known as the aurora borealis. Guests can walk through Dollywood’s version of the northern lights – which is brought to life with music as only Dolly can do – making it feel as if the aurora borealis has come south, even if for just a few weeks. Since Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas helped kick off Sevier County’s Winterfest in 1990, the festival has been known globally as a must-see Christmas event. Amusement Today contributors and voters bestowed the Best Theme Park Christmas Event award on Dollywood in 2008 when the honor was first created. Dollywood is the 11-time – and only – winner of the award. From the cheer and joy of Dollywood’s Parade of Many Colors to traditional holiday shows like It’s a Wonderful Life and Christmas in the Smokies, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas fosters family memory making for guests. For those who wander through the spectacular scenery, it is easy to understand why it has become a family tradition for so many. Guests can experience the fun enchantment of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends straight from the children’s holiday classic or sit down together for a fabulous Christmas feast at many of Dollywood’s award-winning dining locations. Most of Dollywood’s signature rides and attractions also operate in this merry environment, with rides racing along just above the millions of twinkling lights. A season pass purchased during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas provides unlimited admission to this year’s Christmas festival along with unlimited admission for Dollywood’s entire 2019 season, including the introduction of Wildwood Grove. To ensure the lowest prices of the season, guests should purchase their 2019 season pass online now or upgrade their paid one-day admission ticket on the day of their visit. Ticket purchasers receive credit for the value of a regular one-day ticket toward the purchase of a 2019 season pass. With five million lights, award-winning entertainment, the addition of Glacier Ridge, and much more, one thing is for certain: Dollywood truly captures the essence of Christmas.
December’s First Friday Author at the Public Library of Tellico Village:
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Friday, December 7, 10 am to 12 pm
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ill Colle, a retired minister of 42 years, has spent the last 14 years as a hospice chaplain. He has seen firsthand the pain families endure when there is no preparation for death. His book, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven But Nobody Wants to Die, tells stories of hospice deaths. He hopes this book will help people face the reality of death and help them with making spiritual and physical preparations. Bill and his wife of 60 years, Karen, live in Tellico Village.
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he Arts & Culture Alliance proudly presents its 2018 Members Show, the largest annual exhibition of local artists in the Greater Knoxville area. The fresh mix of two- and three-dimensional works created within the last two years encompasses a wide variety of media such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, photography, fine craft, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, and more from regional artists who are all individual members of the Arts & Culture Alliance, which serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions. Membership is open to all, and information may be found at www. knoxalliance.com/join-renew. Most of the works in the 2018 Members Show are for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition. An opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on December 7 from 5 to 9 pm with complimentary cookies and sweets. The First Friday reception features dances presented by Circle Modern Dance, BreedArts School of Art and Dance, and Sandsation Dance & Yoga.
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The WIVK Santa Claus Parade starts at 7 pm along Gay Street and passes in front of the Emporium. “The annual Members Show is a perfect way to round out a year of diverse programming at the Emporium,” said Liza Zenni, Executive Director for the Arts & Culture Alliance. “We’re excited to see what so many local artists have been working on throughout the year.” Individual members of the Alliance participate locally and regionally in gallery exhibitions, art festivals, sculpture trails, weekend shows, studio tours, and public murals. Some of the members are full-time artists, while others have day jobs and create on evenings and weekends. Some Alliance members include art professors with the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Carson-Newman University, Maryville College, Pellissippi State, Roane State, and Walters State. Others are teachers within Knox and surrounding county’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Some Alliance members teach classes privately or through community classes with the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, Fountain City Art Center,
Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center, Knoxville Museum of Art, and Oak Ridge Art Center. Many of the artists have working studios in their own homes, while some are part of studio collectives such as The Emporium Center, The Vacuum Shop, 17th Street Studios, Mighty Mud, Studio 2515, and Broadway Studios & Gallery. The 2018 Members Show will be on display throughout the Emporium Center, located at 100 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville from December 7-21. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Please note that the Emporium will be closed December 24 through January 1 for the holidays. For more information, contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at 865-5237543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.
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ome and celebrate the holiday season with us during our annual Christmas tours on Saturday, December 8, from 5 to 8 pm and Sunday, December 9, from 2 to 5 pm. Mabry-Hazen House will be decorated in the spirit of the holiday, historicallyinspired refreshments will be served, and there will be a few surprises as well. Carolers will perform traditional favorites on Saturday evening. The historic house will
open for visitors to casually walk through and enjoy a festive mix of modern and historic decorations. Mabry-Hazen House will also premiere a new temporary exhibit titled “Holiday Greetings: A Century of Christmas Cards.” Nearly 100 years of holiday cards addressed to the Hazen family will be on display for visitors to learn about this sentimental holiday tradition.
Tickets are not required to attend, but donations are deeply appreciated. The event is free for members and children under 13; a suggested $5 donation is encouraged for all others. A $5 donation enters individuals into drawing for a door prize for a limited-edition porcelain replica of Mabry-Hazen House. A perfect addition to any Christmas village! (Winners will be notified the following day.)
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The Community Church at Tellico Village is Truly a Church for the Community By Keith Sanderson
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any in Monroe and Loudon counties assume the Community Church at Tellico Village is just for Tellico Villagers. But nothing could be further from reality. CCTV is for everybody, everywhere. Its inclusiveness includes all denominations. Its impact reaches out from Tellico Village to the surrounding counties and beyond. Ken Thoreson, church member and Outreach Team chairman, says, “Our Fine Arts Music Concert Series is a good example of our philosophy of inclusiveness and that we are truly a community church.” The concert series to which Thoreson refers is a series of seven music concerts performed by some of the most accomplished musicians in the state and the Pastor John Orr, members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, and the choir nation. The highlight of the series is a and bell ringers of CCTV Community Church Christmas. The concert is the area’s largest music Christmas celebration. The choirs and bell ringers of the church combine with members of the Knoxville Symphony to present an evening of Christmas music. There will be four more concerts following the Christmas performances. They are the Lenoir City High School Choir (tickets free) February 21, Tellico Village Singers and Tellico Voices March 3 & 5, the Janoska Ensemble April 7, and the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra May 2. Ticket prices for the last three concerts are $10. Music is only one way the Community Church at Tellico Village touches the communities around it. Church members travel to Florida and North Carolina to help hurricane victims, they build homes for Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, send funds to rebuild a school in Africa, raise thousands of dollars through their crafter sales, provide funding for hundreds of Thanksgiving meals, and annually the church provides scholarships for local high school students, and much, much more. Not only are Christians of all denominations invited to attend services, but CCTV also streams its 10:15 am service online. This provides members who cannot attend an opportunity to still be part of the Community Church family. In addition, those who may be curious about the church, the pastors, the sermons, and the services can also share the Community Church spirit of inclusiveness. All viewers need to do to share the experience is visit the website at www.tellicochurch.com. “It is part of the mission of the Church Outreach Team to share our story with nearby communities and reach out spreading the word that all are welcome whether you live in Tellico Village or somewhere else in Monroe and Loudon counties,” said Thoreson. Services at the Community Church of Tellico Village are at 8 and 10:15 am every Sunday. Its address is 130 Chota Center in Loudon. There is a nursery for children at the second service. Come to the services and stay for the coffee and fellowship afterwards.
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619 Crestwicke Lane Knoxville, TN 37934 $319,900 MLS#1056544 One owner home, don’t miss this opportunity! Located right in the heart of Farragut in Concord Farms. Well-maintained home with lots of room. Gutters, siding, and roof installed 2012. New HVAC unit within the past 5 years. 2-story entryway with hardwood. Granite tops in kitchen, appliances convey, family room with cathedral ceiling and gas FP, formal living area and dining area, large breakfast area in kitchen. Bedroom and full bath downstairs, large master, 2 additional bedrooms and a bonus room with 2 closets upstairs. Screened porch off family room, deck and additional parking for possible boat or utility trailer. Serene backyard is professionally landscaped with lots of blooming flowers and trees, also features a rain water irrigation system. First time on market. Make this your home!
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3860 Hirst Circle Lenoir City, TN 37772 $325,000 MLS#1054934 CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN MAHLON PLACE! Lots of room for everyone to have their own space. Features hardwood, granite counters, recently updated SS appliances will convey, crown molding, HVAC is 4 years old, roof was replaced in 2011. Open floor plan, gas FP in the living area, breakfast area with bay windows overlooks the private backyard and deck area, formal dining room, office area and den are all on the main level. Upstairs features large master bedroom and huge bath with a walkin closet, 3 additional bedrooms, and a large bonus room. This is a one owner home and the first time on the market, privacy fence in the back. Manicured lawn has been professionally landscaped. If you are looking for extra space in an excellent location, then this is a MUST SEE! Minutes to West Knox.
102 Kanutsu Lane Loudon, TN 37774 $199,900 MLS#1045796 LAKEFRONT PROPERTY IN DESIRABLE LOCATION! Property lays well, perfect for a rancher, great area with only a few home sites on a dead end street. Perfect opportunity to build your lakefront home on gorgeous Tellico Lake at an affordable price. Excellent amenities available when you become a property owner in Tellico Village.
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201 W Southwood Oak Ridge, TN 37830 $309,000 MLS#1037230
MOVE-IN READY! First time on market! Solid steel and brick construction 4 BR, 2.5 BA with main level master with en-suite features dual sinks, walk-in shower, spa tub! Open kitchen with eat/in. Great room features cathedral ceiling, fireplace, and large office/multi-purpose room, large laundry and main level 2-car garage complete the first floor. Up has enormous loft, 3 BRs, hall bath. 3rd bedroom could be a large bonus room. Main level features all hardwood flooring and tile. Outside has a nice patio and overlooks the creek & woods. Fresh paint throughout!
124 Pinewood Drive Lenoir City, TN 37771 $239,900 MLS#1058072
REMARKABLE CONDO, 3 BR, 3 BA, could be 4 BR because it offers a large bonus and also an open loft den! 2 BR on main level, 2 bath on main. Lovely kitchen with loads of cabinets. 2, yes 2, movable islands! Huge living/dining great room area! Also a glassed sunroom and open rear deck for indoor and outdoor entertainment! Laundry and 2-car garage with separate doors. Low maintenance fees at Pinewood Condo. also offering an electric chair lift to upper level. Handicapped accessible for all spaces.
BRAND NEW! Home is located on a partially wooded lot within the city limits of Loudon. 1.17 acres. Less than 10 min to I-75 and 5 min to downtown Loudon. This gorgeous main level ranch style home has tons of upgrades. This is a builder’s custom spec home. Split bedrooms, open floor plan. Three bedrooms and two baths, each bedroom has its own walk-in closet. Generous master bathroom has a walk-in glass shower his & her sinks and lots of storage space. Kitchen features a large center island. New Whirlpool appliances. Cabinets feature softclose drawers. Dinning room has sliding glass doors that overlook the private backyard. Living room area features large built-in entertainment center and foyer has built-in bench and storage. Home also has concrete driveway and sidewalks. Engineer and pest control inspection letters available. Weekly trash pickup. 100% financing available. No HOA. A must see!
700 Grove St Loudon, TN 37774 $725,000 MLS#1062348
LOOKING TO OWN A BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN LOUDON? Former Bill’s Courtyard, newer brick building (2016). Features include downstairs (approx 2100 sq. ft.) many possibilities, including a sandwich shop, etc. 20x15 walk-in cooler, covered courtyard, and ample parking. Upstairs office space (approx 1900 sq. ft.) never used. Possible use could be attorney or professional.
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Ken Mansfield by
Randy Patterson, Boomerocity.com
eatles fans the world over – even if they’re just a nominal fan – are aware of the band’s iconic performance that became known as the “rooftop concert.” Only a handful of people were on that roof with the band, and very few people have written directly about – and certainly not from an insider’s perspective. Ken Mansfield, who is no stranger to Everything Knoxville magazine, is one of those handfuls of people on the roof that day. As the U.S. manager for the lad’s record label, Apple, he was on the inside, literally, of what led up to that iconic musical event. While he’s written about it in previous books, his new book, The Roof: The Beatles’ Final Concert, combines the stories and the details of that performance and shares it from a very personal (and not so academic) perspective. For the second time this year, I called Ken at his California home to chat about “Rooftop.” To help set up the backdrop for what he was about to share, I started by asking which of the Fab Four he was closest to. “I was probably more with Ringo, because he and I had spent the longest time together,” said Ken. “I think there was a closeness with George that I didn’t have with the others just because our natures were so similar, and we spent some really close, personal time together. But Ringo and I, we went through everything. We went through being crazy and having to go
away and get well. Ha! Ha!” I asked Ken if he has seen either Ringo or Paul since the ’90s. “The last time I saw Ringo, he was playing at an Indian casino at Indianland up in Santa Rosa, California. That’s the last time. It was funny because as close as we were and as much time as we spent together and went through so much together, when we got together, we were backstage: ‘How’s Barbara?’ ‘Oh, she’s fine. How you doin’, Ken?’ ‘Well, I’m doing okay.’ Then pretty soon we’re just looking at each other because we just didn’t have much to talk about since we weren’t involved in each other’s lives anymore. That was the last time I saw him. That was probably four years ago.” Asking Ken to lay out the premise of “Rooftop,” he shared: “First of all, the point I’m really making with this book is that I really wanted to separate myself from other people and the other books. It’s a personal book. There are only a few of us that were there. There are not many of us alive anymore. So it’s a very personal, in-person look at putting together Apple. A personal look at the guys. “There are not a lot of facts and not a lot of detail and research and all of that. I really wanted people to have an understanding of what it was like. It really concentrates on putting Apple together and all the things
surrounding that and everything leading up to the roof. Basically, me walking up to the roof with the band and this moment happening that none of us really realized what it was going to be. “There was an emotion up there; a closeness of all of us that were up there. Nobody else can describe it. I was standing four feet away part of the time from George, sitting just a few feet from Yoko, six feet away from the guys. There was a very small space on top of the roof that day. Everybody that was up there, we’re just bound to each other like two guys in a foxhole. It’s something that’s with us forever. Something we’ll never forget.” What does Ken think is the biggest misconception about that event? “I’ve never had anyone ask me that,” he said. “I’m not sure what the conceptions were from a lot of people. Maybe that they knew it was their final concert; that they knew that they were doing this and
that was it. They were pulling the plug. I don’t think anybody knew that. I think everybody felt it and I think everybody sensed something like that, but I don’t think it was written down. I don’t think it was a plan or anything. It just happened, and it wasn’t organized like that. It was organized in a couple days. Organizing: All that meant was putting some planks up there because that roof would have never held us. They put timbers up on the fifth floor where Peter Asher’s office was to make sure the roof didn’t cave in. It was just something that happened. That’s what it was. Something happened.” To read more of this extensive interview, visit www.boomerocity.com. You can keep up with Ken at www.KMansfield.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.
Rare Historic Cookbook from Southern Appalachia Republished by Mabry-Hazen House and Storyhaus Media
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abry-Hazen House and Storyhaus Media are reprinting a rare piece of regional culinary history – The Tennessee and Virginia Cookbook. Originally published in 1911
by the women of First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville and Central Presbyterian Church of Bristol, Virginia, The Tennessee and Virginia Cookbook is filled with more than a thousand recipes and documents the
cooking styles, culinary techniques, and favorite dishes of more than 200 women from southern Appalachia. With recipes dating back to the mid-nineteenth century and earlier, the cookbook recalls the dishes of their mothers and grandmothers as new technologies, beliefs, and tastes transformed the American diet in the 20th century. Extant copies of The Tennessee and Virginia Cookbook are a scarce resource, with only handful known throughout the United States. The Hazen family were members of First Presbyterian Church, and Alice Mabry Hazen contributed nearly a dozen recipes to the cookbook. They purchased it during its original publication in 1911. For the next century, Mrs. Hazen’s copy remained within the family until their 1858 home and all their possessions were converted into the Mabry-Hazen House museum in 1992. This heritage cookbook was rediscovered during conservation efforts at Mabry-Hazen House following a fire in the museum’s collection room two years ago. “With Knoxville’s burgeoning culinary reputation, it was incredible to find another link the city’s food history,” said Patrick Hollis, Executive Director and Curator of Mabry-Hazen House. “We are thrilled to bring back this mostly forgotten piece of Knoxville and southern Appalachian history.”
Published by Storyhaus Media, this limited-edition reprint commemorates the 160th anniversary of Mabry-Hazen House and the women who shared their good tastes. Pre-orders are available for hardback with dust cover versions for $49 at www.mabryhazen.com/ cookbooks. Proceeds from the sale of this book support the mission of the Hazen Historical Museum Foundation, as well as the original author church congregations. The Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located atop Mabry’s Hill in Knoxville. Built in 1858, three generations of the same family resided in the Italianate-style home overlooking downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, and the Great Smoky Mountains. The museum showcases one of the largest original family collections in America with more than 2,000 original artifacts on display. Furnished and decorated in the style of several decades, MabryHazen gives a rare view into 130 years of Knoxville history. Learn about the origins of Knoxville’s iconic Market Square, the bitter divisions of the Civil War, the infamous 1882 Gunfight on Gay Street, a mountain city in the New South, the scandalous 1934 breach of promise and seduction trial, and much more through the rich, colorful lives of the Mabry and Hazen families. For more information, call 865-5228661 or visit www.mabryhazen.com.
Registration Open for AACA Winter Art Workshops and Classes for All Ages
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thens Area Council for the Arts is pleased to announce registration for arts workshops and seasonal sessions for students of all ages. Participants may register now for classes that take place starting in January. Unless noted otherwise, the registration deadline is three business days before class starts.
The Arts Center offers a variety of arts experiences for youth this winter: January 7 is the next installation of the new, popular teen arts program, “The Studio,” from 5 to 7 pm for ages 12-17. This month artist Stefani Burchfield will lead the group in comic book/Manga drawing. The studio occurs each month on the 1st Monday, October to April (except December). The program is free and includes materials and pizza. RSVP is encouraged, but registration is not required. January 12 continues second Saturdays Artsplorations starting at 11 am for ages 3-11. This program will occur each month on the second Saturday, September to April (except December and March). $5
suggested donations are accepted, and the program includes materials. RSVP is encouraged, but registration is not required. This month artist Mandie Waters will lead participants in a project.
Fall classes and workshops for all ages at The Arts Center: Participants learn locker-hook rug technique for January’s second Monday workshops with Mary Shaffey. This is a one-day class for all levels ages 15 to adult and meets Monday, January 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Cost is $60 and includes materials. Figure Drawing with Jan Burleson will be offered third Mondays. Experienced drawers ages 14 to adult are welcomed to join this self-directed lab where participants will practice rendering the human form. The cost per session is $10. Materials are not included, but easels and a live model will be provided. RSVP is encouraged, but registration is not required. Advanced Pottery Throwing with Andy Phipps is for ages 16 to adult. Students
throw small vessels on the pottery wheel and continue to work on hand-building techniques. Students can choose their own projects. All pieces will be glazed and fired. Students with previous classes with this instructor are welcome. This class meets Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm January 8 through February 5. The cost is $125. All materials are included. Pottery Throwing for Everyone with Andy Phipps is for ages 16 to adult. Students learn to wedge, center, and throw small vessels on the pottery wheel, as well as basic hand-building techniques. Students can choose their own project from cups and mugs to bowls, vases, and more. All pieces will be glazed and fired. All levels welcome. This class meets Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm January 8 through February 5. The cost is $125. All materials are included. Beginners Watercolor with Sandy Brown is for ages 16 to adult. Learn the basics of watercolor in a nurturing, low pressure environment. Concepts covered include color theory, composition basics, washes, and more. The class is appropriate for those with little or no watercolor
experience. This class meets Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm January 8 through February 5. The cost is $75. There is an optional $20 materials fee, or students may bring their own (list provided). Advanced Watercolor Painting Labs with Sandy Brown is for ages 16 to adult. This class allows students to explore their own creative style using this exciting medium. Studies in watercolor are provided or students may bring their own. This workshop focuses on individualized guidance and tips for creating stronger paintings. It is suitable for intermediate and advanced watercolor painters. There are two options for this class: Morning Watercolor Lab meets Wednesdays from 10 am to noon January 8 through February 5 and Evening Watercolor Lab meets Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm January 10 through February 7. The cost is $75. Materials are not included. For more information about these and other AACA programs, call 423-7458781, visit www.athensartscouncil.org, or stop by The Arts Center at 320 North White Street in Athens.
Try a Little Kindness
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both nodded our heads yes. When it came time to pay, the cashier whispered to me, “I’ll just charge you for the sandwich.” I made sure that my new friend was taken I listened closely care of. I patted him on his back and wished to what he had to him Godspeed. He turned around, shook say. He introduced my hand, and thanked me. I turned to say himself and proved thanks to the cashier, and she was smiling h i s i d e n t i t y b y ear to ear – so much so that it seemed to showing his name occupy her entire face. Patricia Patterson on a bus ticket. He I was struck by the fact that three strangers said he was on his way home and needed converged at a single moment in time, something to eat. He was especially brought together to show kindness to a man concerned because he was diabetic and in fear and need. What did it cost us? It cost was afraid that, if he didn’t eat and take me five bucks and a few extra minutes of my his insulin, he would start having some time. It probably cost the restaurant another problems. I said, “C’mon, I’ll buy you $6 to $10 in product. Helping someone in some dinner,” and I escorted him back into true need and, hopefully, calming his fears the sandwich shop I had just exited. and restoring some of his faith in his fellow When my new friend and I walked into man? Absolutely priceless. the shop, the staff behind the counter I went on to the show, but I couldn’t get recognized me and seemed to immediately my mind off of that man. I kept thinking know what the situation was by me of other things that I could have done or walking in with this gentleman. Here’s the should have done. I wondered if I left him really cool part. The staff began to treat too soon. my new friend as royalty. They asked all Then I got to thinking about others that of the questions necessary to make him are in need – not just this Christmas, but a sandwich exactly to his specifications. on both sides of the season. There are The whole time my friend was looking people who had great jobs and are now like, “This can’t be for real. They’re going unemployed and in desperate need. I see to throw me out of here any minute.” people on the streets who, through choice or We continued down the line, asking him circumstance, are picking garbage cans for what kind of chips, drinks, and dessert he food. I know of people living in their cars wanted. He really wanted something hot until they can get a job and pay for a roof to drink and, when he learned that they over their heads. didn’t serve coffee, he opted not to “waste I never saw my new friend again. my money” and not get anything to drink. However, I have resolved to be more on The girl at the cash register picked up on the lookout for people like him. While I it immediately and asked if he would like know that I can’t solve all of their problems, some soup. Again, trying to be modest, I know that I can help in some way, shape, he said that he would take a small cup of or form and, hopefully, be instrumental soup. She replied, “How about I put some in giving them hope to make it through soup in this cup?” and pulled out a large another day and to climb out of the hole that soft drink cup. He said, “You sure?” We they’re in. beg me for money, but I noticed that he had the look of fear and concern in his eyes.
his year Christmas is going to be just a bit different from any other for me and my cousin and Boomerocity partner, James Patterson. I lost my mom in January after a brief illness. In August, James lost his dad unexpectedly. Mom was in her late 70s, and Uncle Albert was in his early 90s, yet our time with them still seems way too short. For some reason, missing them this season has reminded me of an experience I had a seven years ago. Here’s the story. I was on my way to see a Christmas show in Dallas when I stopped to grab a bite to eat. Upon leaving the establishment, an elderly gentleman came up to me. I thought that he was going to
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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Summary of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act
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resident Trump signed the tax reform bill into law representing the most significant tax changes in more than 30 years. The new tax law primarily impacts 2018 and beyond. The corporate tax changes are permanent, while the individual changes will generally end in 2025. Once President Trump signed the tax reform bill, the Internal Revenue Service began to interpret the intent of Congress and write the rules and procedures on how the new law will be implemented. This will likely take several years, so we may not know all the aspects until later in 2019 or 2020. Here is a summary of the changes.
2018 Tax Brackets The bill retained the seven-bracket structure but with mostly lower tax rates. Under the previous law, the tax bracket rates ranged from 10% to 39.6%. Under the new law, rates range from 10% to 37%. For example, under the old law, individuals filing as Married Filing Jointly with income of $77,400 up to $156,150 would have been taxed at 25%. Under the new law, income of $77,400 up to $165,000 will be taxed at 22%. Most individuals are expected to see some reduction in their tax rates. Under the old law, Married Filing Jointly taxpayers paid the maximum tax rate of 39.5% on income over $480,050. Under the new law, the top rate of 37% starts with income over $600,000. The rates have effectively been reduced by 1-3% for most taxpayers.
Standard Deduction and Personal Exemptions The standard deduction has been almost doubled to $24,000 for Married Filing Jointly taxpayers and the personal exemption has been eliminated. Under the old law, the standard deduction was scheduled to be $13,000. This change will likely result in fewer taxpayers itemizing their deductions. In addition to increasing the deduction to $24,000, many of the itemized deductions are also impacted.
State and Local Taxes The deduction for state and local taxes is limited to $10,000 a year. This includes property taxes and state income taxes.
Home Mortgage Interest The new law limits the home mortgage deduction to interest on the first $750,000 of new acquisition debt, lowered from the previous limit of $1,000,000. No interest deduction is allowed for interest paid on home equity debt unless one can prove the proceeds from the loan were used to purchase or substantially improve the home. This will require the
taxpayer to show how the funds were used. The old law limits continue to apply to home acquisition mortgages entered into under the old law rules.
for divorce or separation agreements entered into or modified on January 1, 2019, and thereafter.
Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions
The maximum federal estate tax exemption doubled from the current rate to $11,200,000. With “portability,” a married couple can effectively shelter up to $22,400,000 of assets from estate tax.
The deduction for miscellaneous expenses subject to the 2% floor of adjusted gross income has been repealed. This includes deductions for unreimbursed employee business expenses (motel, mileage, meals, etc.), investment advisory fees, job hunting expenses, and safety deposit box rentals. The new law also repeals the reduction (phase-out) of itemized deductions for upper-income taxpayers.
Estate Taxes
Medical Health Insurance Mandate The individual insurance mandate required under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is abolished as of January 1, 2019.
Charitable Donations and Medical Expenses
Long-Term Capital Gains
Charitable deductions were retained with some minor modifications and the floor for deducting medical expenses was restored to 7.5%.
The new law retains the existing 0%, 15%, and 20% tax rates on long-term capital gains and dividends. These tax rates are almost the same as what they would have been under the old law, with the only change being in the way the inflation adjustment for 2018 is calculated.
Personal Exemption The personal exemption has been eliminated. The personal exemption would have been $4,150 per exemption. So a family of four would generally have a deduction of $16,600. Taxpayers over 65 or blind would have gotten a slightly higher deduction. So if you do the math, the standard deduction increased from $13,000 to $24,000 (an increase of $11,000), while the personal exemption for a family of four was eliminated (a $16,600 deduction). This would increase their taxable income by $5,600 (the $11,000 increase less the elimination of $16,600). So even with a slight decrease in the tax rates, this scenario resulted in a tax increase. These changes will benefit some taxpayers and harm others. The increase in the Child Tax Credits should offset some of part of the taxes in this scenario.
Alternative Minimum Taxes The new law increases the exemption amount and the threshold for phasing out the exemption so only a few of the upper-income taxpayers should be impacted by the Alternative Minimum Tax.
Moving Expenses The deduction for moving expenses is repealed, except for active duty military personnel, and the tax exclusion for moving expense reimbursement is no longer available.
Alimony Deductions The new law repeals the alimony deduction for payors and the corresponding taxable income for the recipients
Kiddie Tax Changes Under the new law, children who are subject to the kiddie tax will see their income taxed at the same rate as estates and trusts. Under the old law, their income could be taxed at their parent’s tax rate. This will likely result in substantial tax increases over prior years.
Getting Ready to File Your Taxes Electronically filing a tax return is the most accurate way to prepare and file. Errors delay refunds and the easiest way to avoid them is to e-file. The IRS urges all taxpayers to file a complete and accurate tax return by making sure they have all the needed documents before they file their return. Be sure and gather all your tax documents, including yearend Forms W-2 from employers, Forms 1099 from banks and other payers, and Forms 1095-A from the Marketplace for those claiming the premium tax credit. Taxpayers should confirm that each employer, bank, or other payer has a current mailing address or email address. Typically these forms start arriving by mail or are available online in January. Check them over carefully, and if any of the information shown is inaccurate, the taxpayer should contact the payer right away for a correction. The tax professionals at WarrenJackson CPA’s are ready to assist you with your tax planning and tax filing needs. Contact one of our tax professionals for assistance.
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veryone here at Sweetwater Flower Shop and Upstairs at The Mansion Restaurant would like to wish each of you a merry and blessed Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We would also like to take this time to express our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for your continued support and encouragement throughout the years. The Christmas season is a very special time of the year when we transform our entire two floors into a winter wonderland showcase that we look forward to sharing with you and your family. We would like to personally invite each of you to share our special holiday wonderland all throughout the month of December. You’ll find it truly magical and inspiring, and it’s also our way of saying thank you to all of our faithful customers and friends. Please come and share this most special time of the year with us. Our shop has a spectacular selection of Christmas wreaths and table arrangements, as well as holiday home décor, Christmas ornaments, and gifts. You’ll also discover hundreds of floral arrangements and wreaths, all designed and handmade by me personally, along with a large selection of
beautiful gifts, including ladies’ apparel, scarves, designer handbags, designerinspired jewelry, home décor items, and much more that will make perfect holiday gifts even for that person on your holiday shopping list that seems to have everything. Also, Upstairs at The Mansion Restaurant is the perfect venue for sharing the holiday spirit with friends and family. With limited holiday seating, please call 423-371-4100 to make reservations and for special holiday hours. We have finished stocking our University of Tennessee room with all new merchandise for the Big Orange fans on your Christmas list, so be sure to visit our “Big Orange” display area. Not sure what to buy that special person on your Christmas list? How about a gift certificate to Sweetwater Flower Shop? Gift certificates make great holiday gifts. During December, please be sure to stop by. We look forward to your visit and for the opportunity to share our holiday greetings and a bit of cheer with each and every one of you. Sweetwater Flower Shop 118 W. North Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-337-6623
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n 2016, the rules were changed for married couples intending to use a Social Security claiming strategy to maximize their benefits. While the most advantageous “file and suspend” strategy was phased out, there is still an opportunity to maximize Social Security benefits. If you were age 62 by January 2, 2016, you are in the last group that will be allowed
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MCFA Pets of the Week
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lackie is a medium size Labrador mix, primarily black with some brindle spots. He was surrendered by his owner. He will do best as an only dog, as he has a strong personality. He gets along fine with people and is eager to please. He needs a bit of training to improve his manners as he is walking on the leash. He is an active one year old with a lot of puppy energy. Blackie would do best in a home with adults due to his size and energy level. Also, three adorable cats ready for adoption: Snowball is a domestic shorthaired male about two years old. He’s a solid white cloud of a kitty that came in as a stray, so we don’t know his story. He’s reserved, most likely due to his new environment, but loves attention and prefers calm strokes and cuddles. He’d be better in an adult home but may be ok with older, calmer, respectful children. Tonka is a 3½ year old Tabby and a big Tonka Truck of a kitty! He is very outgoing and personable! He came in as a stray from Sweetwater and has a rough spot on the bridge of his nose because he’s a cage rubber! You’ll have a good companion with this all-around happy and affectionate cat. Felix is a spirited seven month old Tuxedo boy with four white paws. He’s a little particular about who he gives his attention to, but once he’s comfortable with you, you’ve got a friend! He loves to play and roll around. He came to us as an owner surrender from a home that had too many animals to care for. He would do best where he’s an only pet, as he does not seem fond of other cats. All animals adopted are spayed or neutered, have age
appropriate vaccinations and testing, and are microchipped with registration. Cats are litter box trained. $40 adoption fee (over 2 years old) and $50 (under 2 years old). Please take the opportunity to meet Blackie and the other animals at the Monroe County Animal Shelter, located at 170 Kefauver Lane in Madisonville (behind Walmart). It is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11-2. While you’re there, please remember their true purrsonality may not show through immediately in the shelter environment. Their kennel is now their “safe place,” and some struggle a bit when removed from it. That by no means does NOT mean they aren’t sweet, loving dogs and cats. It means they are uncomfortable or scared. Take the time to meet each animal. Pet them while they are still in their kennel and let them get used to you for a few moments before you take him/her for a walk around the shelter one-onone. Once you get them home and they feel secure, all will be well. Remember the animals at the shelter as you go about the aisles of your favorite grocery store. We are always in need of Pedigree dog and puppy canned and dry food, Friskies canned pate flavors, and Purina
Making an Impact During the Season of Giving
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uring the course of 48 hours, as many as 20 floral donations from weddings, events, memorial services, and grocery stores can be transformed into more than 100 beautiful bouquets. These bouquets will be delivered to individuals in area hospitals, assisted living facilities, hospice care centers, and community health organizations. The key to the swift journey from donation to delivery: Dozens of dedicated Random Acts of Flowers (RAF) volunteers. The bouquets created by their efforts spread joy to recipients, and medical research shows that a positive attitude quickens the healing time associated with illness. There are many ways to get involved with RAF. Volunteers can pick up floral and vase donations, deconstruct donated floral arrangements, create beautiful bouquets, assist with workshop organization, process donated vases, and assist at special events. Many groups and organizations will hold vase drives; to date, RAF has recycled more than 115,000 vases! “The volunteers are fundamental in making this mission a success every week,” said Emma Hayes, Program Coordinator. “Every volunteer plays a part in carefully crafting each bouquet delivered, whether that’s washing vases, deconstructing floral donations, arranging bouquets, or spending personal moments with the recipients. When everything is so personal and intentional, the arrangements mean so much more than just beautiful flowers.” During this season of giving, we hope you find a way to get involved with RAF’s mission and share with others. RAF has delivered more than 95,000 bouquets in Knoxville, and each delivery is a special, unexpected moment of kindness. The impact is felt not only by recipients, but also by family members, nurses, facility staff members, and many more. “I began volunteering at RAF as a way to give back to my community through a mission I could believe in,” said Lisa Smith, RAF volunteer. “I stay committed to it because of the blessings I receive from it! The staff and other volunteers make me feel welcome and important to the mission. I like the flexibility of scheduling my time and cherish the friendships I’ve made.” To donate or learn more about how to get involved with Random Acts of Flowers, call 865-633-9082 or visit www.RAFKnoxville.org. Random Acts of Flowers improves the emotional health and well-being of individuals in health care facilities by delivering recycled flowers, encouragement, and personal moments of kindness.
One dry cat and kitten food. Or you can make a donation from our website via PayPal at www. monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org or checks may be mailed to MCFA, PO Box 106, Vonore, TN 37885. All funds are used for animal care, including veterinarian fees, antibiotics, testing, vaccinations, flea and heartworm control, cat litter, and sanitary litter boxes. Winter is coming and we need blankets, dog houses, and heat lamp bulbs. Would you consider becoming a foster for puppies, kittens, and adult dogs and cats? Some just need a break from shelter life, some are awaiting their turn on a rescue transport, and some just need some love. If you feel that you cannot adopt at this time, think about a short- or long-term foster situation. Call the shelter to find out more information. It’s a rewarding experience for everyone involved. For more information, call 423-442-1015. You can 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. Also, now that the season has changed, are you in need of some clothing? The Monroe County Friends of Animals Thrift Store has tons of new clothing and household goods waiting for you! New merchandise arrives daily and is priced to move. Come see us at our new location, 3949 Highway 411 in Madisonville across from Kentucky Fried Chicken. Store hours are 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, call 423-420-3423.
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Etowah Arts Commission Presents a Kids Holiday Movie Party Featuring The Star
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he Etowah Arts Commission (EAC) announces the 4th annual Kids Holiday Movie Party on December 8. Children of all ages are invited to catch The Star on the big screen at the historic Gem Theater, located at 700 Tennessee Avenue in Etowah, from 1 to 3 pm. The afternoon of fun will include cookies, snacks, crafts and activities, and a feature length showing of the 2017 animated release. A Sony Animation release, The Star is a charming and humorous retelling of the Christmas Story from the animal’s perspective. It features Bo, a small but brave donkey, who teams up with Dave, the hilarious dove, and Ruth, the loveable sheep, to explore the world. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his friends follow the star on the adventure of their dreams and inadvertently become a part of the greatest story ever told. Parents of children age eight and above may drop their kids off at the Gem Theater to spend the afternoon shopping or running errands. Children seven and under 1849 SQ.FT. |3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets will go on sale at + Open concept living space, with vaulted the box office at 12:30 pm on the day of the event. Tickets ceilings, and decorative ceiling beams are $5 per person. There are no early ticket sales. The + Interior finishing includes hardwood Holiday Movie Party is a wonderful way to kick off the flooring, decorative ceiling beams, custom holiday season with an event and movie the whole family can enjoy! cabinetry, granite countertops, and custom The Etowah Arts Commission, the cultural arm of the stone fireplace surround, and decorative c City of Etowah Parks and Recreation Department, has been + Finished bonus room over garage in existence since 1977. Occupying the former location of + Check out our other new home a drug store in the corner of the historic Gem Theater, EAC located at 152 Chahyga Way has benefitted the community by leading the Gem Theater renovations and hosting events to boost the cultural life of Build to suit your lifestyle the town. For more information, call 423-263-7608 or visit www.etowaharts.org. You can also like us on Facebook to keep up with all our events.
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Smoky Junction Model Train Exhibit at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
his holiday season the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is proud to announce the opening of their newest experience, Smoky Junction Model Train Exhibit. Running through the season, the exhibit is sure to be a delightful experience, because nothing says holiday enchantment quite like seeing little faces look on in wonderment as model trains zip by. With three different displays and including a bit of history from the Townsend/Walland area, this exhibit will showcase different styles and scales of model trains and is sure to be a joy to the whole family, as well as train enthusiasts. This exhibit, in operation on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the Heritage Center, brings back the fond memories of the holiday trains of our childhoods. “The Maryville Model Railroad Club has been instrumental in helping us design and creating these displays,” said Logan Hull, Director of Special Events at the Heritage Center “We hope that this experience becomes an annual holiday tradition for the families in our community and for folks of all ages. We hope that we can create memories that will last a lifetime for families and promote this unique hobby, all while sharing the great history of this region. This is the perfect way for the Heritage Center to promote the history of our region in a fun and engaging way while giving our guests an experience like none other!” The three differently scaled displays have all been created by the members of the Maryville Model Railroad Club. From the winter wonderland/holiday layout to a large G scaled display, the members of this club have created intricate details and their passion for their hobby comes through in their work. “I was wiring trains before I could do multiplications!” said Allan Gartner, a member of the club. There seems to be a special joy in taking things apart to figure out how they work and then putting them back together. The operation of these trains is not as easy as it may appear. Many hours go into programming each one of the locomotives and each one is different. In one of the detailed displays, the unique history of the region plays the starring role. A replica of the communities of Townsend and
Walland have been modeled and even include the famous covered bridge and the tannery in Walland. Without the railroads influence, these communities would be completely different. The city of Townsend got its start from The Little River Lumber Company, which started hauling lumber out of what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the early 19th century. This lumber, and the various products related to logging, were vital to the community and surrounding area and were shipped across the country to places like Chicago and many other major cities. After the founding of the National Park, it was the Citizen Conservation Corps (CCC) who were able to utilize these now unused railroad beds and turn them into the hiking trails we know and love throughout the Smokies. Dennis Cherry, one of the members of the MMRC has been working and playing with model trains for 65 years. The display he has been working on will be the largest by far, with the trains measuring in feet rather than inches. “We all have the scales that we like to work on,” he said. “Garden scale, the big ones, are my specialty and all the wiring that goes with it.” A different scale known as “O” will capture the holiday spirit with its snowcapped hills and scenery. A special holiday train will disappear through tunnels and race across tressels in a North Pole themed display. Having an eye for detail, Don Clark, another member of the MMRC, has diligently worked to create this display and hopes to share his love of model trains with all ages. A special “Boarding Pass” will be included in the admission price to the Great
Smoky Mountains Heritage Center ($8 for adults, $6 for children and seniors) on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through January 6th. It can also be purchased separately for only $4 for ages 6 and up. This experience is free to the members of the Heritage Center. Each day the trains are running a knowledgeable member of the MMRC will be on-site to answer any questions and to show how they run the trains. The Smoky Junction Model Train
Exhibit has been made possible by funding from Blount Partnership, East Tennessee Foundation, and donations from Richardson Construction. For more information, call the Heritage Center at 865-448-0044 or visit www. gsmheritagecenter.org. Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center 865-448-0044 www.gsmheritagecenter.org
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ast month I wrote that I loved November. I have changed my mind. The last few days were cold, damp, and miserable. It felt more like January than November, but at least the cold weather put everyone in the holiday spirit! This is the time of year when I tell you how to take care of some of those plants that we see during the holidays. Let’s get started. Cut Christmas Trees and Greenery Let me begin by saying I know that some of you want to know why we don’t sell b & b Christmas trees. It’s because they can only safely be indoors for five days. I don’t know about you, but I’m not going to do all that work decorating a tree to turn around and take it down four days later! Now to the cut trees. The number one rule is to know when the tree was cut! If you don’t cut it yourself, ask. Some of the trees that go to box stores, warehouse stores, and grocery stores were cut in October for the sake of logistics. Rule two: After you pick your tree, either have the seller do a fresh cut or do it yourself when you get home. Immediately put the tree in water and do NOT let it dry out. If it does, the sap seals the cut and it is no longer able to take up the water. Fresh trees can drink up to a gallon the first day, so don’t use one of those wimpy little stands, either. Rule three: Keep your tree away from heat sources as much as possible. Some people will recommend various additives to help your tree stay fresh longer, but most experts say that water is fine on its own. As for wreaths and garland, they will do best if they are sprayed with an anti-transpirant or misted with water regularly. They are also happiest if they get some shade from hot afternoon sun. Amaryllis The amaryllis is usually purchased as a bulb or as a blooming plant. If it is a bulb, simply plant it into a good potting soil. I usually leave 1/3 of the bulb above the soil, but it can be planted up to the neck. It often comes in a kit with a flimsy plastic pot, so upgrade to a nice, sturdy pot that will not tip over as the stalk grows. You also need to push the soil firmly down into the pot so that the bulb is anchored. Once planted, place it in a warm spot where it gets direct sunlight. Water sparingly until the stem appears, and then slowly increase the amount of water to once a week or so. After the flowers emerge, turn the plant frequently to keep
it from leaning. Staking may be necessary. After flowering has ended, cut the flowers from the stem. Once the stem turns brown and starts to sag, remove it also. Continue to water and occasionally fertilize to keep the leaves that have emerged happy, and treat it as a houseplant. Re-blooming in time for the holidays is a bit tricky. The leaves will usually (but not always) start POINSETTIAS, turning yellow in the early fall. Once they do, cut the CUT FRASER FIRS leaves back to 2” or so and & GREENERY, take the bulb out of the soil. Clean it off and put GIFTS & DECOR it in the refrigerator for at least six weeks. (Caution: DO NOT store apples in WE WILL CLOSE AT 2 PM ON DEC. 22ND AND REOPEN ON JAN. 2ND the refrigerator while you OPEN MON THROUGH SAT 9AM-6PM SUNDAY 1- 5PM have bulbs in there! Apples 9885 Highway 11E, Lenoir City, TN 37772 emit a gas that will sterilwww.meadowviewgreenhouse.com • 865-986-7229 ize the bulbs!) Bring the bulbs back out and re-plant ing. Make sure your pot has good drainage, and only water them, and you should have it every couple of weeks during the winter. blooms in eight weeks or so. Poinsettia Christmas Cactus
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This is the easiest holiday plant to keep alive, and it can live for decades if you keep a couple of things in mind. Number one: It is a tropical cactus, not a desert cactus. It does not like hot afternoon sun, and it does not like to get bone dry. It does like lots of light and won’t bloom well if kept in too dark a spot. Number two: Re-blooming is triggered by cool temperatures and longer periods of darkness. If it is inside, keep it away from heat sources and give it 13 hours of darkness per day. Once the blooms have finished, let it rest for a bit by withholding water for five to six weeks. When you see new growth, it is time to resume regular watering. If the plant has been in the same pot for more than three to four years or if it is very crowded, you will need to up-pot. Don’t worry if you accidentally break some pieces off, because it is easy to propagate. Call us if you need instructions. The main enemy of the Christmas cactus is overwater-
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arfumerie is a warm and gentle comedy that follows the tangled tale of Parfumerie employee George Horvath. Just days before Christmas, George’s boss fires him after mistakenly suspecting him to be the lover of his unfaithful wife. Meanwhile, George’s own love life goes awry when he discovers that the stranger he has fallen in love with through a secret correspondence is none other than Amalia Balash, a co-worker with whom he constantly feuds. For the employee of Parfumerie, only the truth can lead to a happy resolution in this oldfashioned, romantic Christmas tale. Written originally by the renowned Hungarian playwright, Miklos Laszlo, and translated and adapted to English by his nephew, E.P. Dowdall, Parfumerie has inspired several movies. They include The Shop around the Corner starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan in 1940 and, more recently in 1998, You’ve Got Mail starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. “The play is a richer story than the ones in the movies and has a rich brew of characterizations,” said Willis.
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was 10 years old. The gifts had been given, the turkey and cranberry sauce devoured. My mom and I shared a conspiratorial glance as we snuck away into a back bedroom. I had mentioned how I much I really wanted a chocolate covered cherry. As I followed her into the back of the house, I assumed correctly that she had a few cherries stashed in a secret place. She turned her back to me, opened a large brown bag and began rummaging through its contents. She didn’t notice me peeking over her shoulder. As she found what she was looking for, she caught my eye and the evidence of my guilt. I had already seen what else that bag held. As my mind raced through the contents of my stocking I had received that morning, I saw a near duplicate in the very bag my mom was holding. As my little mind put the pieces together, the truth of Santa Claus was revealed to me in an instant. I don’t know who felt worse – my mom for giving away the Christmas secret before I was ready, or me for spoiling it for myself. Although the magical Christmas I knew as a young child was lost forever, I learned the true meaning of Christmas a decade and a half later. It’s not that I didn’t know in some superficial way that Christmas is about Jesus; it’s just that it wasn’t important to me. Until it was. Jesus revealed Himself to me during a season that I found myself completely lost: Divorced, scared, alone, and with a newborn daughter. The gift I received that year was the most incredible gift I had ever received. As Jesus drew me near, I experienced joy, awe, peace, and comfort as I had never known. The amazing thing about that gift is that Jesus is still giving. The storms in my life would be overwhelming by any standard… (stage 3 cancer, two grandbabies we are full-time grand-parenting, and an adult child in full-blown addiction), and yet my relationship with Jesus has grown into something I can’t fathom living one single day without. Christmas is about the gift of Jesus. The gift IS Jesus. We at Surface Doc hope and pray that your homes are filled with all the beauty of Christmas. Regardless of who is coming for Christmas dinner or how many gifts surround the tree, our most sincere hope is that whatever season you find yourself, you experience joy. It’s yours and mine for the asking. Merry CHRISTmas from our home to yours. Surface Doc 865-567-1986 www.surfacedoc.com
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Merry & Bright Christmas Open House December 7 from 5 to 8 pm • Blount Mansion National Historic Landmark • 200 W. Hill Ave. in Knoxville
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865.408.0452 Tellico Village Professional Building 294 B Village Square Drive, Loudon, TN 37774
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ome celebrate a historic holiday with the Blount Mansion family! From 5 to 8 pm on Friday, December 7, our circa-1796 historic house is open to the community free of charge. Enjoy authentic decorations created by the Knoxville Garden Club, traditional holiday treats, and musical selections by members of the Knoxville Choral Society. We’ll even be preparing wassail and roasted candied nuts over the fire in our open-hearth kitchen! This popular annual event is our Christmas gift to the community. Many people enjoy attending our open house before watching the downtown Christmas parade, which begins nearby at 7 pm. Free parking is available throughout the event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center and after 6 pm in the Dwight Kessel garage across the street. Please note that the Blount Mansion will be closed for regular tours during the day on December 6th and 7th so we can prepare the house for this special event. For more information, call 865-525-2375, email info@blountmansion. org, or visit www.blountmansion.org. The circa-1792 Blount Mansion was home to William Blount, territorial governor and a signer of the United States Constitution, in addition to the original state constitutions of Tennessee and North Carolina. The mansion is a National Historic Landmark.
A New Year’s Resolution That Will Make a Difference
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n behalf of everyone at the Good Neighbors Shoppe in Lenoir City, enjoy a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The Good Neighbors Shoppe established another important milestone during 2018, making total donations exceeding $0.5 million to Loudon County area charities throughout the year. Since first opening their doors in 2002, GNS is proud to have made cumulative donations of more than $3 million to the community. Thanks to the dedication of their more than 200 volunteers, donors, and retail customers, the Good Neighbors Shoppe has been able to extend a helping hand to their neighbors in need. Each of you have played a vital role in the success of the Good Neighbors Shoppe, where not a single individual receives any compensation for their efforts, assuring that the organization is run as efficiently as possible for the benefit of the most needy among us. As the New Year approaches and you make a list of resolutions for 2019, why not consider adding the Good Neighbors Shoppe to your list? There are three ways in which you can choose to participate. First, consider being a donor. If you have unused items at home, including kitchenware, apparel, furniture, books, home décor items, collectibles, or shoes, consider donating them for resale at the shop. The proceeds from the resale of the items help to support worthwhile charities throughout Loudon County. Second, become a Good Neighbors Shoppe retail custmer. Discover gently used quality clothing and shoes, perhaps a limited edition work of art, a practical piece of furniture, a good book to crawl up with on a cold winter’s day, or a charming collectible – all at prices far below their original retail prices. Finally, consider becoming a volunteer. Volunteers are the cornerstone of the Good Neighbors Shoppe. Volunteers discover a sense of fulfillment knowing that they stand shoulder to shoulder with other volunteers in truly making a difference within their community. At this time of the year, a decision to support the Good Neighbors Shoppe and your neighbors in need may be the greatest gift you could hope to give this holiday season. Good Neighbors Shoppe
420 Leeper Parkway in Lenoir City 865-988-9925 www.goodneighborsshoppe.org
Experience the Joy of the Season by Supporting the Good Neighbors Shoppe and your Neighbors in Need Apparel, Accessories, Shoes, Housewares, Linens, Books, Antiques, Collectibles, Art, and Furniture
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A Non-Profit Organization • ALL VOLUNTEERS - NO PAID STAFF 420 Leeper Parkway • Lenoir City Tues 10AM - 7 PM • Wed-Sat 10AM - 4PM
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VISA • MASTERCARD • DISCOVER • 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH • ALL SERVICE WORK GUARANTEED 90 DAYS