EVERY THING KNOXVILLE MAGAZINE
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Judy Irmen Publisher + Editor in Chief
8 Laura Goff Designs
Tom Irmen Director of Sales + Marketing
Specializing in custom stained glass for residences and businesses.
Kendra Menendez Editor + Administration
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Insights & Highlights........................................................34 Random Acts of Flowers................................................42 Ijams Nature Center.........................................................51 Travel..........................................................................................58 Knox Heritage.......................................................................60 Calendar of Events.............................................................62 Educator Profile..................................................................64 For Entrepreneurs.............................................................65 Family Life..............................................................................66 Etiquette in Training.........................................................66
Marble Alley Lofts, downtown Knoxville's newest landmark, is scheduled for completion this fall. The project includes residential apartments, retail and commercial spaces and is best described as a "transformative piece" in Knoxville's evolving downtown landscape.
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From the Publisher JUNE OFFICIALLY USHERS
in summer with promises of vacations and summertime fun in the sun. East Tennessee has a variety of local events that you can enjoy without having to travel any great distance. There are summer activities taking place not only downtown but around the Greater Knoxville area, so check our June Calendar of Events for details. Also, don’t forget your own backyard for summertime fun with friends and family. If downtown living is in your future, our cover feature has an update on the Marble Alley Lofts project that is in process right in the heart of downtown Knoxville. You can reserve an apartment now and be ready to move in when they announce completion. These lofts offer a number of amenities that will make downtown living a pleasure. So the next time you are in downtown Knoxville, check out the progress on Marble Alley Lofts. 4
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While last month was devoted to honoring moms, June is set aside to honor dads and all they do for their families. Let your dad know just how much he is appreciated. It can be with a gift, a family fun day, or just a phone call to let him know he is loved. My dad holds a special place in my life, and though he is now gone, he is sorely missed. I think of him each time I see a father enjoying family time or an elderly man who is still active with his daily routine. Cherish the time you do have with your father, and make his day as well as every day special. All of us at Everything Knoxville wish all dads a very Happy Father’s Day and hope everyone enjoys the start of the summer season.
Judy Irmen
PUBLISHER + EDITOR IN CHIEF
Photo of Publisher by D. Roberts Photography
West Knoxville 9700 Westland Drive Ste 101 Knoxville, TN 39722
Tom Gallaher, MD
Bearden 9700 Westland Drive Knoxville, TN 37922
Daniel Fowler, MD Donna Cress, APRN, CPSN
North Knoxville 7560 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849
Brooke Nix, PA-C
Crossville 41 West Avenue Crossville, TN 38557
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ay was Melanoma Awareness Month. Learn the ABCDEs of melanoma skin cancer below:
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THE ART OF A BEAUTIFUL LIP One of the most frequent questions we get is “Are my lips going to look too big?” There is such a stereotype with filler injections in the lips. As a national trainer, Brooke Nix, PA, has witnessed many techniques with the outcome of a poor looking lip, lumpiness, or a “duck lip.” Choosing the most experienced injector and allowing the injector to guide you through the process of choosing a filler will allow you to achieve the desired look. In addition, Donna Cress, NP, states the key to injection is to complement the shape of the natural lip and to replace the fullness that has receded with age, as well as address fine lines and wrinkles. The goal of our providers is to give the appearance of a youthful lip without anyone knowing you had work done. The combination of a trained, experienced injector, and the correct filler for your lips is crucial to achieving a beautiful result. We offer many fillers, including Resylane Silk, Juvederm Ultra XC, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, or Beoltero.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS: SUNSCREEN AND SKINCARE LUNCH AND LEARN Wednesday, June 24, at 12:00 at Bearden Spa location (5508 Kingston Pike in Knoxville)
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MARBLE ALLEY LOFTS Downtown Knoxville’s Newest Landmark
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this fall, Marble Alley Lofts is a new, exciting, and upscale mid-rise apartment community coming to life in the very heart of historic downtown Knoxville at 300 State Street. This new venture is the creation of developer, Buzz Goss, and TDK Construction. This new venture can best be described as a “transformative piece” in Knoxville’s evolving downtown landscape. With several developmental phases planned, Marble Alley Lofts will include residential apartments and retail and commercial spaces. Constructed by TDK Construction, Marble Alley Lofts has selected RAM Partners, LLC as its property management agency, which is directed by Ram Partners, LLC Area Vice President Gabriele Preston. EK: Since we introduced Marble Alley Lofts in our October issue of Everything Knoxville, how has the building progressed? Gabriele: The project has progressed very well. Like most large construction projects, there have been some weather related delays, but the parking garage is complete, and Sections 1 and 2 of the building are in various framing and rough-in stages. Our Project Manager indicated that if all continues to
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go well, Section 1 with the first 112 one- and two-bedroom apartment homes will be ready for occupancy on or about October 15th, and in Section 2, another 80 homes will be ready for occupancy mid-November. Section 2 will provide some of efficiency or studio apartment homes as well. The last Section, 3, is scheduled to be ready sometime at the end of February. EK: Describe the response you’ve received so far. Gabriele: We’re excited to say that we have experienced quite a bit of early interest. Most people who need or want a change in their housing situation generally don’t start their search until about 60 to 90 days out. Marble Alley Lofts is still 120 days out, but we’ve already leased several apartment homes. At this time, we do not have any more large, A4 style, one-bedroom apartment homes available, and there are only a few B3 style, two-bedroom apartment homes left. We are encouraging those that are interested in Marble Alley Lofts to reserve an apartment home as soon as they’ve made their decision to live at Marble Alley Lofts. EK: Can interested individuals or families see or tour Marble Alley Lofts yet?
Gabriele: One can observe the construction process standing or walking along the perimeter of the property. We hope to start “hard hat” tours sometime in August. We now have a mobile leasing office on-site. Interested individuals or families can visit Monday through Friday between 10 am and 6 pm or on Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm. We have pictures and samples of what the interior finishes will look like and can offer visitors a good feel for what the community will be like. EK: Who from RAM Partners will oversee the management of Marble Alley Lofts? Gabriele: We just transferred our Property Manager, Melissa Bennett, to Marble Alley Lofts. Melissa had been overseeing another brand new apartment community that TDK developed and constructed in Johnson City named the Reserve. TDK Construction is also building Marble Alley Lofts. Melissa’s husband was recently transferred back to Knoxville. The timing was perfect with our need to fill this position at Marble Alley Lofts. Melissa has been
Melissa Bennett
employed with RAM Partners since January 2014. She came to us with seven years of multifamily management experience. Melissa is a graduate of Kansas State University and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. We are glad to have her back in the Knoxville market. EK: Has there been any changes with the features and amenities since October? Gabriele: Yes. In fact, one of our early tenants who leased an apartment home asked for a walk-in shower. With that request, TDK Construction felt it was a good feature that many other people would like as well, so a large number of apartment homes were changed from a tub/shower combination to a walk-in shower with a frosted glass door. Bathtubs are still available in certain style homes and in much of Section 2, as the change was made after most of the framing was completed on Section 2. Also, during one of the inspections, TDK’s Director of Development changed some of the electrical outlet features to include USB ports in the bedrooms and in the kitchen. It has been our experience with TDK that they are very flexible, and when they see an opportunity to improve their product, they easily make those changes right there on the job site. Other interior apartment features include granite kitchen and bath countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, including side-by-side refrigerator with built-in ice maker, dishwasher, self-cleaning range, and over the range microwave oven, stackable washer and dryer, 42” hardwood shaker style cabinetry, hardwood-inspired plank flooring throughout kitchen, living, and dining areas, and ceramic tile flooring in the bathrooms. Another very cool feature is the windows/ doors on the ground floor apartments along
the perimeter of the building. These will be storefront type, floor-to-ceiling height. Patios and balconies are apartment specific. The building amenities include a state-ofthe-art fitness center, courtyard with reflective fountain and seating, saltwater swimming pool, sundeck, seating and grilling station, game room with complimentary beverage station, lounge, flat screen televisions, billiard and card tables, and a clubroom and lounge areas integrated with flat screen televisions, computers, and a printer. EK: The location of Marble Alley Lofts is so desirable. Is that attracting most of your prospective apartment home tenants? Gabriele: The location is not only desirable, but it is truly the driving force behind Marble Alley Lofts’ early success. The community is in walking distance from everything great about downtown Knoxville. One couldn’t have a better address than 300 State Street. The building sits between State Street and South Central Street and is bounded by Union and Commerce Avenue. It’s also perfect for pet owners. A PetSafe Downtown Dog Park is located next to the new Marble Alley Lofts at the intersection of Summit Hill Drive and Central Avenue. Marble Alley Lofts also will provide a pet washing station as an amenity for our pet owners. In addition, there are a variety of area parks to enjoy as well, such as Krutch Park just a few minutes away. World’s Fair Park is a 15 minute walk from Marble Alley Lofts. Volunteer Landing, a beautiful riverfront park that runs parallel with the Tennessee River, is also less than a mile away and just a 20 minute walk from the property. There is just so much to do downtown, especially outdoors. Residents will be able to easily hop onto a downtown greenway, including
Second Creek, Neyland, and James White Greenways – all part of a connected 18.1 mile greenway system. EK: What about parking? That can be frustrating, especially in the fall when UT attracts so many visitors on game days. Gabriele: Every apartment home includes a private parking spot inside Marble Alley Lofts’ exclusive parking garage. There are 368 spaces available inside the parking garage and 27 surface spaces. Residents can rent extra parking spaces on a first come, first serve basis. Guest parking spaces are also available. With most conveniences in walking distance from the property, including an Enterprise rental car office, I wouldn’t be surprised to soon meet residents who don’t own a car. It’s just not necessary. EK: How can our readers learn more about all of the opportunities at Marble Alley Lofts? Gabriele: I would encourage those that are interested to visit our website first at www.marblealleylofts.com. Of course we also encourage prospective tenants to visit our on-site Marble Alley Lofts Visitor Center. If someone would like to reach me personally, they can send me an email at gpreston@rampartnersllc.com. EK: Is there anything else you would like to add? Gabriele: I really would like to invite all of your readers to discover for themselves all of the wonderful opportunities that Marble Alley Lofts can offer them. I am confident they will be just as impressed as I was when I was first introduced to this truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Marble Alley Lofts
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BY L AU R A G O F F PA R H A M
LAURA GOFF DESIGNS Custom Stained Glass
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HILE THERE are the obvious tech-
nical aspects of working with and designing stained glass, it is the artistic component of this craft that is my passion and has captured my imagination for nearly three decades to become my life’s work. I guess it was my grandmother’s influence on me as a child that started me on my journey. She would fill jars of varied shapes, sizes, and textures with colored water. Placed on a shelf that would allow the afternoon sun to illuminate them, I was mesmerized by the lovely patterns of light they would cast on the surrounding walls and floor. My parents encouraged me as well, and when my father began to pursue stained glass as a hobby, I began to appreciate both the technical and creative aspects of this art form. After completing my bachelor’s degree in Art History at UT in 1986, I spent six months in Europe immersing myself in art and architecture. It was then that I truly fell in love with stained glass and decided to make creating art glass my life’s calling. Since then, I have created thousands of stained glass windows. I have served in many positions in the Stained Glass Association of America, where I have also taught Introduction to Glass Painting. I love creating art glass, and my passion is best demonstrated in the high-quality and diverse products that I create at my Laura Goff Designs studio in Knoxville. Today I work hand-in-hand with homeowners, businesses, and churches who wish to create something truly unique for their homes, places of business, or places of worship. Also, while I’m the artist, I’m also a facilitator, helping my clients express their very own artistic natures through glass art. While there are a few limitations to how glass can be used, there are no limitations on my imagination or skills. I design stained glass, leaded glass, beveled glass, and sand blasted glass. My passion is hand-painted and kilnfired stained glass. All is right with the world when I have a paintbrush in my hand. I often design cabinet doors, entry doors, sand blasted commercial logos, and ecclesiastical windows. I create antique mirror walls and decorative mirrors. I also repair and restore stained glass. If you would like to discover just how glass can be creatively used throughout your entire home or facility, and to create the one-of-a-kind, designer-inspired works of glass art that will truly put the “custom” into your custom home, office, or church, I invite you to visit my studio Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 pm or to call me to set up a personal consultation.
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519 Lovell Road, Suite 306 Knoxville, TN 37932 865.310.7311 www.lauragoffdesigns.com 8
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It’s Little Things That Can Make a BIG Difference
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hen we wake, our first conversation is often with ourselves – after we take that daily look in the mirror to review the changes time is making to our bodies. Dean Kleto, MD
Dean Kleto, MD, who received a
medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and completed a general surgery residency at Chattanooga’s Erlanger Hospital and a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is affiliated with The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and has practiced in the Knoxville and Sevierville areas for more than 25 years. Dr. Kleto offers a variety of surgeries that include: • Breast procedures: reduction, lift, reconstruction, and augmentation, using the AxisThree 3-D Simulator which, allows patients to visualize breast augmentation results • Body contouring: liposuction, tummy tuck, body lifts, butt lifts, and thigh lifts • Facial procedures: eyelid surgery, brow lift, facelift, and rhinoplasty 865.524.2442
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been a registered nurse since 1996 and an aesthetics nurse since 2005, received a BA in Psychology from the University of Tennessee and a BS in Nursing from CarsonNewman College. She served in the US Army and attained the rank of captain. She is both a nurse injector and a trainer nationally for product manufacturers, teaching injection procedures, techniques, and theory to licensed professionals. The nonsurgical injectable products Cynthia offers include: • Dysport® and Botox® • Restylane®, Perlane®, and Juvéderm® XC • Sculptra • Restylane® Silk 865.394.4966
We examine our faces for age spots, excess skin over the eyes, sagging at the jawline, or, better yet, the noticeable lines around the mouth. Then our glance drifts south to the “premature” excess around our waists that won’t leave even with all those hard workouts and diets. How many times have we made the comment to ourselves or friends, “If I could just…” or “If only...”? Dean Kleto, MD, and Cynthia St. Germain, BA, RN, BSN, are familiar with these telltale signs that time is playing with us. Their expertise - surgical, nonsurgical, or even a combined approach - along with their professional guidance, offers the safest, most effective approach to helping restore a natural, youthful appearance. Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation, and let us help you take care of those small things. Let’s meet time’s challenges and recreate a feeling of confidence in your appearance. Please check our discounts and sign up for the new injectable rewards program and save!
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Cynthia St. Germain, BA, BSN, RN 865.394.4966 9123 Cross Park Drive, Suite 100 Knoxville, TN 37923
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BY JA S O N J. H A L L , M D, FA C S
Knoxville Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery
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OTHING IN MY CAREER
as a plastic surgeon is as rewarding as the smile on the face of a patient whose life has been changed for the better as a result of their surgery. The smile of a woman whose appearance has been restored through reconstructive breast surgery, the mother whose child’s lip or palate has been repaired, or a patient whose self-esteem has been boosted thanks to an aesthetic procedure are just a few of the many patients who I get the opportunity to help on a daily basis. Regardless of whether their smile is the result of reconstructive or cosmetic surgery, it serves to reaffirm my passion for what I do everyday. My father was instrumental in launching the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in the late 1970s, and I was (and still am) inspired by the love he had for his patients and his profession. I don’t really remember a time in my life when I did not want to be a surgeon and follow in my father’s footsteps.
Nothing in my career as a plastic surgeon is as rewarding as the smile on the face of a patient whose life has been changed for the better as a result of their surgery. The journey to where I am now took me from coast to coast and many points in between. I attended medical school at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, followed by a general surgery residence at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. It was then on to plastic surgery residency at the Texas Medical Center in Houston and finally to California and a craniofacial surgery fellowship at Stanford, which I completed in 2010. After being in practice in Houston for the past few years, my family and I are happy to be back in East Tennessee. My new practice, Knoxville Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery, is in the Park West Plastic Surgery building located at 9239 Park West Boulevard, Suite 202 in Knoxville. Craniofacial surgery is a subspecialty of plastic surgery you don’t often hear much about. What it means is that I spent an additional year after my plastic surgery training focusing just on surgery of the face – not only the soft tissues, but also the jaws and facial skeleton. At Knoxville Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery, patients will find an extensive array of cosmetic and facial rejuvenation procedures, in addition to complex reconstructive surgery and pediatric plastic surgery, as well as the surgical treatment of chronic headaches 12
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Dr. Jason Hall and his wife, Amanda Hall, PA-C (migraines), which is something very few surgeons in the country are able to offer. Patients at Knoxville Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery will discover a level of compassionate care from our experienced and highly skilled team, as well as a personalized level of attention that is tailored to each individual patient. Unlike most plastic surgery practices, I personally perform each and every procedure in my practice. There is no “one size fits all” treatment that works the same for everyone, whether it is an injectable filler, Botox®, or surgery. Each patient’s anatomy is unique, and your results can be enhanced when a procedure is performed by a physician who is highly trained in all aspects of facial anatomy. I am also excited to be using a state-of-theart 3D imaging system (the Canfield Vectra XT) for many of the procedures I perform. This system, which I use in every consultation possible, allows me to view and modify any changes you and I are considering. Whether it is a breast augmentation, a rhinoplasty, or
an injectable procedure, you and I can see in three dimensions what these enhancements will look like before committing to anything. Most of all, my family and I are happy to call East Tennessee home, and we are looking forward to offering patients of the region the state-of-the-art, compassionate care they deserve. For more information, call me at 865-9739500 or visit www.drjasonhall.com.
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BY J E A N A N N C A R R I G A N, C O - O W N E R O F M S . C ’ S B E D & B I S C U I T S
Coping With Pet Loss
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Memorial Day was known as “Decoration Day,” when the graves of soldiers who lost their lives serving their country were decorated. People now decorate the gravesites of loved ones as well. As a child, I remember visiting the cemeteries of my grandparents back in Iowa. It was then that I gained my insight into death and the afterlife. My grandparents had gone to Heaven. As a child, I experienced the grief and sadness of losing loved ones, including the loss of a pet with who I shared a close bond. When a pet dies, you can experience a significant, even traumatic, loss. But there are healthy ways to cope with the pain and loss and to begin a recovery: » Don’t allow anyone to tell you how to feel. Don’t be embarrassed to feel angry, cry, and shout. Enjoy fond memories of your pet. » Create a legacy with a memorial. Plant a tree or compile a photo album to remember the fun and love you shared with your pet. Your pet would never want you to be sad. » Reach out to others who have lost pets who
will better understand the deep emotions and loss. » Look after yourself. The grief can deplete your energy and emotional reserve. Eat healthy, get plenty of sleep, and exercise regularly. » If you have other pets, maintain your normal routine. Surviving pets also experience the loss of their companion and share your depression. Several of our clients’ pets have entered Rainbow Heaven this past spring. Our deepest sympathy goes out to them. Deep bonds are built with all our guests. We are so lucky we have these fond memories that makes saying goodbye so difficult. Special memories of your pets romping in our backyard during overnight or day camp puts a smile in our hearts.
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The Tennessee Theatre Announced the 17th Annual Summer Movie Magic Lineup FROM HITCHCOCK to Spielberg, there’s
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something for everyone in the 17th Annual Summer Movie Magic lineup. Moviegoers will travel back in time and see these American classics as they should be – in a historical theater, with a bag of popcorn in their lap and a cold drink in their hand. This season is the first season all films will be shown with a digital projector! Come experience some of your favorite classics in a completely unique way. The complete 2015 Summer Movie Magic Series is as follows: Raiders of the Lost Ark Friday, June 19, at 8 pm Sunday, June 21, at 2 pm The Birds Friday, June 26, at 8 pm Sunday, June 28, at 2 pm Mary Poppins Friday, July 24, at 8 pm Sunday, July 26, at 2 pm Gone with the Wind Friday, July 31, at 7 pm Saturday, August 1, at 7 pm Sunday, August 2, at 2 pm Roman Holiday Friday, August 14, at 8 pm Sunday, August 16, at 2 pm
The Big Lebowski Friday, August 21, at 8 pm Sunday, August 23, at 2 pm Tickets can be purchased at the Tennessee Theatre box office, on www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children under 12 and seniors 65 and over. Subscriptions are $45 for adults and $35 for children and seniors. For more information, visit www.tennesseetheatre.com. About the Tennessee Theatre Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee Theatre opened in 1928 as a movie palace. The Tennessee Theatre is the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Tennessee Theatre is the region’s leading performing arts facility with advanced technology, staging, and lighting that draws top entertainment to the Knoxville area. The Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation is a non-profit organization tasked with maintaining and preserving the historic theater and ensuring diverse arts and cultural entertainment remains in downtown Knoxville.
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Business The Value of Double-Checking Your Retirement Strategy MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER Denis Waitley
remarked, “You must stick to Ali your conviction, but be ready Swofford, PhD to abandon your assumptions.” This applies to retirement planning. Here are some signs that you may need to doublecheck your retirement strategy. Your portfolio lacks significant diversification. Many baby boomers are approaching retirement with portfolios heavily weighted in equities. If retirement is near, you might want to consider the length of this bull market and the possibility of irrational exuberance. Few analysts think a “megabear” will follow this historic rally, but even the lesser bear markets since 1929 have brought an average 27.5% reversal for the S&P 500 and lasted an average of 12 months.1 A poor quarter makes you anxious. This is a sign that you may be uncomfortable with the amount of risk in your portfolio. One bad quarter shouldn’t tempt you to abandon a strategy that has worked for years, only to examine it in the face of headwinds. You find yourself listening to friends and pundits. If you’re increasingly interested in the financial opinions of friends, acquaintances, and even total strangers, or the latest market “hot tip,” this hints at anxiety about your financial strategy. You wonder about the demands your lifestyle may make on your finances. You want to travel, golf, and have fun when you retire, and those lifestyle expenses now seem larger than they once were. You see what were once “what-ifs” becoming probabilities. You sense that you might face a serious health issue in the future, or you may end up raising one of your grandchildren. These life events (and others) may influence your financial assumptions. You wonder how inflation will impact your retirement income. Inflation has been mild for the past several years, but what if it spikes? Looking at your retirement strategy anew has merit. Priorities change and needs arise. New questions call for appraisals of old assumptions. Your retirement strategy must suit the objectives you now have before you rather than those you set in your past.
Swofford Financial 251 N. Peters Road Knoxville, TN 37923 865.690.0049 www.swoffordfinancial.com Securities and investment advisory services offered through Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. This material was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc. This information should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Citations: 1-fortune.com/2015/04/16/taming-the-bear-market/[4/16/15]
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Health
BY GREG SAMPLES
Chew Your Way
to
Health H IPPOCRATES, THE F A T H E R of western
medicine, surmised that all disease had its origin in the digestive tract. That sentiment is still alive today as we are often inundated with information about the effects of what we consume. It is hard to think of a food item that has not been commended or criticized in some way for its effects on health. But possibly just as important as what we eat is how we eat. Our way of eating is vastly different today than it was a few generations ago. Instead of a family meal that was typical in the past, today we often eat alone. Instead of a relaxed atmosphere in which the meal is the focus, today we often eat while performing other tasks, which include working, watching TV, reading, or driving. But perhaps most importantly, instead of slowly and consistently masticating our food, today we gulp down the meal with very little chewing and top it off with some sugary drink to wash it down. This can have detrimental effects on our digestion, and if Hippocrates was right, on our entire health. There are three major types of nutrients that humans consume, which are known as macronutrients. They consist of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, yet their digestion takes place in distinct ways. Protein is mostly digested in the stomach by the secretion of pepsin and hydrochloric acid. Fats are digested after food passes out of the stomach by the secretion of bile from the liver and gall bladder and enzymes from the
pancreas. Carbohydrates, however, depend much more upon our habits for optimum digestion. The amylase found in saliva begins the digestive process for carbs, and the more we chew, the more efficient this process becomes. This is particularly true for the complex carbohydrates in beans and whole grains. You will find that the longer you chew these foods, the sweeter they become as the complex carbohydrates are broken down. Thoroughly chewing beans and grains provides two important advantages. First, carbs that are not properly digested in the mouth can interfere with the digestion of protein and can lead to possible chronic complications. Second, thoroughly mixing beans and grains with saliva has an alkalizing effect on them and makes them a much healthier food overall. In the fast pace of modern life, it can often be exasperating to enjoy a meal peacefully. But if you focus, you will find that you can always chew well regardless of where you are or what you are doing. How much should you chew? At least 40 to 50 times per mouthful is a good rule of thumb. If you chew more, you will notice that your food may become completely liquid by the time you swallow. In this way, you will find it unnecessary to have something to drink while you eat, and digestion will be much smoother if you enjoy liquids after the meal instead of during. Then you may realize the benefits of Hippocrates’ admonition to “drink your food and chew your drink.”
Note: Consult your healthcare professional before making any dietary changes. These articles and recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness.
Greg Samples is a Knoxville native and holds a Bachelor degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee. Since 1985, he has been teaching and counseling the lifestyle and principle of macrobiotics in the Knoxville area and throughout the southeast. He is the author of the Health and Freedom Manual, first published in 1998. He can be reached at details@gregsamples.com or through his website at www.gregsamples.com.
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Summer Recipes BY MICHELLE SAMPLES
Quinoa Salad with Sunflower Seed Dressing » 2 cups quinoa, wash 3 times and drain in fine mesh strainer » 2 1/4 cups water » 1/4 cup sliced scallions » 1/2 cup cilantro » 2 cups halved cherry red tomatoes » 1 cup fresh corn kernels sliced off cob » 1/2 cup fresh sliced sugar snap peas » 1/2 cup sliced yellow summer squash » 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper » 2 Tbsp fresh mint To pan add washed quinoa and water. Cover and bring to boil. Cook on medium heat for 20 min. Set aside to cool. Use a fork to fluff. Add all ingredients to bowl with cooked quinoa and toss together. Add sunflower seed dressing and let marinate for 1 hour.
Sunflower Seed Dressing » 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (can soak overnight in water and drain the water before blending) » 3/4 cup fresh water » 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice » 3 Tbsp ume vinegar or 2 tsp sea salt » 1/4 cup parsley » 1 clove garlic Blend in the blender until smooth and creamy. May adjust water for creamier consistency. May also adjust seasonings to taste. Add the sunflower seed dressing to the quinoa salad, toss together, and let marinate for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with scallion.
Summer Chutney » 1 cucumber, cubed » 1/4 cup diced red onion » 2 avocados, cubed » 2 kiwis, cubed » 1 cup cubed pineapple » 1 summer squash, cubed » 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice » 1 Tbsp olive oil » 1/2 tsp sea salt Mix together. Let sit for 1 hour before serving.
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Learn to Play Bridge on July 18th KNOXVILLE’S FIRST LEARN Bridge in
a Day™ seminar was a huge success. The Bridge Center was filled to capacity, and all participants experienced a fun day of bridge. New friendships and partnerships developed as a result of that seminar, and those new players continue to enjoy this fascinating game. On July 18th at 1:00, Kevin Wilson will present another Learn Bridge in a Day™ seminar at the Knoxville Bridge Center. Participants will be introduced to the basics of playing and scoring contract bridge. Numerous coaches will be on hand to guide in actual play and to answer any questions. This program is designed for those who have never played bridge, but it’s also for someone who might have played bridge years ago and would like to be re-introduced to the basics. Most importantly, it’s for anyone looking for an opportunity to meet new people while playing this fun and fascinating card game. Bridge is played socially and competitively
by millions of people worldwide. The Greater Knoxville area accommodates all bridge skill levels with games in Knoxville, Maryville, Alcoa, Oak Ridge, and Tellico. These areas offer games for experienced players, as well as games specifically designed for those who are very new to the game. Some games include free lessons for beginners. You will be able to choose just how fast you journey through your bridge experience and just how far you want to go! Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended due to limited seating. Call 865-539-4150 today to reserve your seat, and you can begin playing the best mind game ever on Saturday, July 18. The cost is $20. Check-in time is 12:30 pm, and the seminar begins at 1:00 pm. Your new best friend and partner just might be there waiting to meet you. The Knoxville Bridge Club is located at 7400 Deane Hill Drive in Knoxville. For a map and additional information, visit www.unit165.org/kabc.
THE HOBBIT AT KNOXVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
KNOXVILLE CHILDREN’S Theatre
will present The Hobbit, a stage adaptation by Patricia Gray of the classic novel by J. R. R. Tolkein. The play will be performed June 5-21 on Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 1 and 5 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm at Knoxville Children’s Theatre, located at 109 E. Churchwell Avenue in Knoxville. It’s unusual for a modern work to become a classic so quickly, but Tolkien’s “ring ” stories, which began with The Hobbit, clearly are in this very special category. They stir the imagination and intellect of everyone they touch. Bilbo, one of the most conservative of all Hobbits, is asked to leave his large, roomy, and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It’s the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but great
benefit eventually results – not only for Bilbo, but for all of the Hobbits who inhabit Middle Earth. KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of stage plays for children. The Hobbit is the 68th play to be produced by Knoxville Children’s Theatre. The company is also the area’s leading producer of new works, having produced 27 original plays since 2008. More than 9,500 people attended a KCT play in 2014. The play is performed by 25 talented young actors from ages 8 to 16. Bilbo Baggins will be played by KCT veteran Boone Sommers. Boone was last seen at KCT in a hilarious performance as Pinocchio in Shrek: The Musical Jr. Keegan Stump will portray Gandalf, and two female performers take on the monstrous roles of Smaug (Charlotte Stark) and Gollum (Jaden Lily Branson). Seven actors are making their KCT debut:
P. J. Copeland, Skylar Justice, Simeon Thress, Kennis Van Dyke, Jared Watkins, Madelyn White, and Julia Woods. The rest of the cast includes KCT veteran performers Natalia Adams, Ben Barber, Eason Bullard, Jessica Burks, Brody Copeland, Draven Copeland, Lucas Cunic, Sequoia McCabe, Brock Mullins, Elijah Payne, Eva Rogers, Grant Trivette, Cole Vanwinkle, and Greyson Vanwinkle. The play is directed by Dennis E. Perkins. The stage manager is Kena Holmes, a middle-school student at West Valley. Tickets cost $12. There is a special rate of $10 each for any adult and child entering together. For tickets or more information, call 865-208-3677 or visit www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com.
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Summertime Experience a Fun-Filled Fun Time At Sweetwater Flower Shop & The Mansion Restaurant
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Summer at Sweetwater Flower Shop
Enjoy fun times by creating a lifetime of memories with close friends and family members this summer. Both Sweetwater Flower Shop and The Mansion Restaurant offer you the perfect combination to make this summertime a memorable one with everything you need for your home, yourself, or a loved one.
SWEETWATER FLOWER SHOP has
everything you need, from fresh flowers and florals to home décor items and collectibles, to help you magically transform your home to reflect the transition from spring both inside and out. Sweetwater Flower Shop is also becoming a favorite shopping venue for area fashionistas who have discovered their wide selection of women’s designer-inspired apparel, jewelry, handbags, scarves, and more. Also, don’t forget to join in the fun when Sweetwater Flower Shop hosts their popular lunchtime scarf tying demonstrations upstairs in The Mansion Restaurant. Be sure to check out their latest handbags from Spartina 449. Inspired by the natural beauty of Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, Spartina 449 is quickly earning a reputation for quality and style among fashion conscious women everywhere. Also, no summertime fun time would be complete without a visit to The Mansion Restaurant, located upstairs from Sweetwater Flower Shop. Experience the elegance and grace of the old south while enjoying many southern favorites and a wide selection of other popular items sure to please the palate. The Mansion Restaurant is also available for a variety of events, including graduations, anniversaries, birthdays, weddings – you name it. So take a break from your gardening, and head on over to Sweetwater Flower Shop and The Mansion Restaurant in historic downtown Sweetwater, and enjoy summertime fun time memories with good friends and family members.
Sweetwater Flower Shop 118 W. North Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.6623
BY BRENDA BRYAN
Fashion
June is Lisette Month at The Lily Pad! ONCE IN A WHILE a style comes along that
changes the face of fashion forever, such as with the flat front pull-on pant by Lisette L… the pant designed to flatter women of every body type, shape, or size. They are designed with tummy control mesh on the inside and come in a variety of colors and patterns. Lisette Limoges, the now famous entrepreneur behind the Lisette pant, says, “The origin of Lisette L Montreal came from my desire to create a fashion line for women where fit came first. Of course we wanted to make sure we were creating styles that were on trend, but we wanted to create designs that were age appropriate. I believe today we have created a line that fits all ages and all lifestyles.” Lisette’s goal was to create a pair of pants that you wear in the morning, as a mother at home, or a girl in the office. You go out at night with the same pair of pants… just change your top and shoes, and you’re ready to go! Then you put it in the washer, dry it, and you’re ready to go again! The design of the flat front pull-on pant is perfect with tunic tops, as well as all of the trendy styles that are worn on the outside… not tucked in! No bulk from pockets or zippers… just smooth,
flat front to fit and flatter! The Lisette pant has been endorsed by many celebrities. Brenda Bryan Hoda Kotb says, Owner, The Lily Pad “Kathie Lee and I are crazy about these pants that work on everybody. They’re the most comfy pants in the world! I live in them!” Lisette has been featured twice on the cover of Oprah Magazine, as well as in 2015 issues of StyleWatch, Cosmopolitan, and Good Housekeeping. We’d love for you to come in and simply try on a pair of Lisette pants and enter to win 1 of 10 $500 Lisette L Montreal outfits. You’ll be amazed at the fit and the flatter of Lisette L Montreal!
The Lily Pad
209 N. Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.5537 www.sweetwaterlilypad.com Mon-Sat: 10am-5:30pm
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Biltmore’s 19th Annual Concert Series Heats Up the Month of August SUMMER NIGHTS are set to sizzle
at Biltmore when the estate’s 19th annual Concert Series begins Friday, August 7. Grammy Award-winning R&B/pop vocalists Natalie Cole and Peabo Bryson kick off the series on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. The South Terrace venue features expansive sunset views of the 250-room Biltmore House in one direction and Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the other.
The 2015 Biltmore Concert Series lineup:
» Aug. 7: Natalie Cole and Peabo Bryson » Aug. 9: Counting Crows: Somewhere Under Wonderland Tour with special guest Citizen Cope » Aug. 16: ZZ Top with Special Guest Blackberry Smoke » Aug. 21: Chris Tomlin and MercyMe » Aug. 22: Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers and Blues Traveler » Aug. 28: The Four Tops & The Temptations Tickets may be purchased at www. biltmore.com/concerts, by calling 866336-1255, or in person at Biltmore’s Reservation and Ticketing Sales Center. A variety of ticket, dining, and Inn on Biltmore Estate packages are available for the concerts. Tickets do not include or require estate admission. Performers and dates are subject to change.
About the Artists Natalie Cole and Peabo Bryson
August 7 at 8 pm Natalie Cole is one of our time’s best R&B/pop vocalists, with 21 albums selling more than 30 million copies and winning nine Grammy awards. Her hits include “This Will Be,” “Miss You Like Crazy,” and “Unforgettable.” Two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson, whose career has spanned from the mid1960s, has amassed critical acclaim with hits including “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again,” “Can You Stop The Rain,” and “Missing You.”
Counting Crows: Somewhere Under Wonderland Tour with special guest Citizen Cope
August 9 at 7:30 pm Counting Crows have sold more than 20 million albums after exploding onto the music scene after their 1993 release 24
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“August and Everything After.” The band released its seventh st udio a lbu m, “Somewhere Under Wonderland,” in 2014. Their hits include “Mr. Jones,” “Hanginaround,” and “A Long December.” Citizen Cope is an American songwriter, producer, and performer. Touring professionally for 10 years now, his music mixes blues, soul, folk, and rock. His hits include “Son’s Gonna Rise,” “Let the Drummer Kick,” and “Sideways.”
ZZ Top with Special Guest Blackberry Smoke
August 16 at 8 pm ZZ Top’s music is instantly recognizable and 100% Texas American. Their hits include “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs,” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’.” The band’s three original members still perform together after more than 40 years of rock, blues, and boogie. Blackberry Smoke’s mix of bluesy rock, gospel soul, and country is further elevated by the band’s three-part vocal harmonies and arrangements that make judicious use of fiddle and added percussion. Their newest album, “Holding All the Roses,” includes such songs as “Too High” and “Rock and Roll Again.”
Chris Tomlin and MercyMe
August 21 at 8 pm Grammy winner Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music. With 11 albums selling more than three million copies, his hits include “Your Grace is Enough,” “Our God,” and “At the Cross.” Contemporary Christian rock group MercyMe has released eight studio albums, garnered 26 No. 1 Christian radio singles, and four mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” “Here With Me,” “Homesick,” and “So Long Self.”
Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers and Blues Traveler
August 22 at 8 pm Bruce Hornsby has focused on projects that sparked his creative interest during his two-and-a-half decade recording career, including collaborations with the Grateful Dead, Bela Fleck, and Bonnie Raitt. Hornsby’s performance with his six-piece band, The Noisemakers, will
offer a glimpse of a restless spirit who continues to push forward into exciting new musical terrain. During the course of their 25-year career, Blues Traveler’s 11 studio albums have sold more than 10 million copies. They received a Grammy Award for the hit “Run-Around.” Other hits include “But Anyway,” “100 Years,” and “Hook.” Their latest album, “Blow Up the Moon,” features collaborations with Hanson, Dirty Heads, Jewel, and more.
The Four Tops & The Temptations
August 28 at 8 pm In 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, The Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Some of their biggest hits include “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” “It’s The Same Old Song,” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” For more than 40 years, The Temptations have prospered, and during the course of their career, have had 83 charted Billboard U.S. singles and 44 Billboard Top 10 Hits, including “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
About Biltmore
Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore was the vision of George W. Vanderbilt. Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, America’s largest home is a 250-room French Renaissance chateau, exhibiting the Vanderbilt family’s original collection of furnishings, art, and antiques. Biltmore estate encompasses more than 8,000 acres, including renowned gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. Today Biltmore has grown to include Antler Hill Village, which features the award-winning Winery and Antler Hill Farm, the four-star Inn on Biltmore Estate, Equestrian Center, numerous restaurants, event and meeting venues, and Biltmore For Your Home, the company’s licensed products division. For more information, call 877-BILTMORE or visit www.biltmore.com. Photo courtesy of Biltmore
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VERY WEEK someone walking into the
doors of The Town Framery & Gifts in Farragut says, “I didn’t know you carried all of these other things; I thought you were just a frame shop.” Although the reputation as a quality, creative custom framer is well known, the gift, garden, and home décor, as well as local fine art crafts, displayed throughout the shop have remained a bit of a secret! Among the gift lines featured at the Framery are Arthur Court, Charles Viancin, TAG, Colonial Candles, and the miracle known as PooPourri! Are you all about birds? The shop has birds of all kinds... from shelf sitters, to note cards, to garden statuary! In the garden, mini sign picks to large spinners are available to add color and style to your outdoor space. Whether you need a hostess, “thinking of you,” or special gift, the shop has something for everyone. Decorating for everyday to the holiday season is a snap at the Framery. Spring and summer seasons highlight vases for your fresh cut flowers to bunnies. For the holidays, items range from stoneware to ornaments and other seasonal delights. Everyday and holiday items include napkins, tea towels, and runners. And did you know the shop has wreaths, floral arrangements, and cornucopias along with lamps, accent tables, and candlesticks? They do! From jewelry, stoneware pottery, and woodwork, the Framery has local artisans’ fine art crafts to decorate your home or be that perfect, unique wedding, anniversary, or birthday gift. Not to mention how good it feels to support local crafters! Gift packaging and amazing customer service cap off your fantastic shopping experience. So, when you ask yourself, “Where can I find...?”, think of The Town Framery & Gifts in Farragut!
The Town Framery & Gifts 12814 Kingston Pike Farragut, TN 37934 865.671.6627 www.thetownframery.com
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Men Love Spa 9700,Too! LONG CONSIDERED to be a favorite of
women, day spas have become equally popular with men. According to the International Spa Association, nearly one-third of all spa patrons are men. Massages, facials, and nail treatments are becoming just as necessary for men as for women. But women and men look at the spa experience differently.
Dads pampered too! need to be
Once men become “spa goers,” they are much more likely to do so on a regular basis, naming the physical and psychological benefits of spa treatments as being necessary. Men in sales seek manicures for better looking hands, men working in high stress environments look to massage to reduce stress, and men in general are interested in anti-aging facials and ongoing skincare. These are just a few of the now commonplace choices of men. Spa 9700 understands both the differences and similarities of the male/female spa experience. On the Gentlemen’s Menu, you will find services very popular with men like the men’s Organic Sun Damage Facial or the Hot Stone Massage. Jack Black men’s products allow men to have skincare and body care made especially for them. Although Spa 9700 has always offered waxing services for men (i.e. backs, necks, chest, etc.), a recent addition of men’s hair removal without the pain of waxing is expected to be very popular. Spa 9700 also has a custom built hydrotherapy shower featuring an overhead rain shower, 12 body jets, and cold water douse. This shower puts forth 100 gallons of water per minute, a totally relaxing standalone or pre-treatment service. Spa 9700’s private men’s nail room allows both hands and feet to be manicured in private. There are no blow dryers, chemical smells, or other hair salon distractions – just a relaxing and quiet environment perfect for re-charging. Why not give the man in your life the gift of relaxation? Whether he is a spa veteran or it’s his first time, Spa 9700 knows how to make him feel welcome, relaxed, and comfortable. Shop Spa 9700 for Father’s Day gift certificates or visit www.spa9700. com to view the Gentlemen’s Menu and Father’s Day specials.
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2nd Annual
Beat the Heat & Splash Pad Fun JUNE 28 • 3:30 PM • MCFEE PARK Join us for a morning of fun with Knoxville Moms Blog at the Town of Farragut’s McFee Park Splash Pad and Playground! Area businesses will provide donuts, snacks, watermelon, tea, and lemonade. Beat the heat at the splash pad and have fun on the playground while meeting other local families!
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A STUDENT of both the quality diamond and
fine jewelry business industry since 1961, Vince has put his experience to work in some rather unique ways. “I’ve been fortunate in my career to have met many of the leaders in the world diamond marketplace and to have been privileged to work with many of the nation’s premier jewelers,” says Vince. “I’ve loved every minute of this fascinating and fast-paced industry, and the thought of retiring has never occurred to me.” With an office in the Farragut area, in addition to an office in St. Louis, called Vincent’s, Vince and company purchases diamonds of all shapes and sizes, as well as fine jewelry, sapphires, and rubies from both individuals and estates. “In addition to purchasing diamonds and fine jewelry at the highest possible prices, we also offer sellers a totally unique selling experience,” says Vince. Vincent’s meets with each client on an appointment only basis in their Farragut office, offering a secure, private, and safe environment. All consultations are confidential and are performed on a no-cost, no-obligation basis. If you are interested in selling your unused or unwanted diamonds or fine jewelry, why not trust Vincent’s and their more than 50 year tradition for integrity, experience, and courteous service?
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Entertainment
SLIDE THE CITY
June 20 from noon to 5 pm Marry Costa Plaza at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum
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MBRACE YOUR inner child
and get ready for the slide of your life! Slide the City is bringing the biggest water party of the summer to Knoxville. Grab your swimsuit and speed down this one-of-a-kind 1,000-foot slip and slide. There will be music, dancing, food, drinks, and even some swag for sale so you can soak up the sun in style.
What to expect on your big day
Bikes, bussing, public transportation, and carpooling are encouraged. If you must bring your car, be prepared to walk a short distance from the event. We can’t have cars near the slide now can we? Before you jump on the slide, head to the registration tent to check in and pick up your goodies. Based on what you registered for, you will receive a wristband that gives you access to ride the slide. Hang onto your wristband or you won’t be able to ride! For maximum speed and safety, all sliders must have an inflatable tube to ride. Remember to grab your friends, your swimsuit, and your signed waiver, and you’ll be ready to Slide the City. You’re more than welcome to line up ahead of time, but the water doesn’t start to flow until the specified start time. We accept the last slider in line 30 minutes before the slide closes. The earlier you come, the more you’ll be able to Slide the City. If there is a little rain, it only means there will be more water on the slide and less people cranky about getting squirted with your new water gun. And besides, who wouldn’t want to dance in the rain, slide in the rain, and bring someone to kiss in the rain?
Slide options » Single Slider: You will receive a
wristband that gives you the ability to slide one time anytime during the day and a mouth guard. Remember that we require all participants to slide with an inflatable tube. We will have some sweet ones for sale in case you forget. Open slide time: 30
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Noon to 5 pm.
» Triple Slider: You will receive a
wristband that gives to the ability to slide three times anytime during the day. Along with the wristband, you will receive a tube and a mouth guard. Open slide time: Noon to 5 pm. » VIP Slider: Only other VIPers will be allowed to slide an hour before the slide opens and an hour after the slide closes. In addition to that, you will receive a
wristband that gives you the ability to slide as many times as you like anytime during the day. You will also receive some other goodies, including a mouth guard, t-shirt, and tube. Slide times: VIPs only 11 am to noon, open slide noon to 5 pm, VIPs only 5 to 6 pm. Note: All sliders must be five years old or 46” tall. For safety reasons, lap riding is not allowed. For tickets or more information, visit www.slidethecity.com/events/knoxville.
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Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Naming of the South Rotunda in Honor of Pat Summitt ON JUNE 12, the Women’s Basketball
Hall of Fame will be naming the South Rotunda after one of the most decorated coaches in women’s basketball history and a Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame founding member and inductee, Pat Summitt. The naming ceremony will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 pm and will be open to the public. The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Directors voted for the naming of the Pat Summitt Rotunda to honor not just her basketball career, but for her contributions to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Pat was an instrumental driving force in the implementation and construction of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville. Pat was part of the first WBHOF Induction class in 1999 and held nearly every coaching record possible throughout her career. She is an eight-time National Champion and compiled 1,098 wins as head coach at the University of Tennessee.
She also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs in 2012. For more information regarding the naming of the Pat Summitt Rotunda at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, call 865-633-9000 or visit www.wbhof.com. The mission of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is to “honor the past, celebrate the present, and promote the future” of women’s basketball.
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Walter Trout
F YOU’VE been into the blues for
very long at all, it’s no doubt your attention has been directed to the tremendous work of blues great, Walter Trout. Whether you heard him during his days with Canned Heat, during his tenure with John Mayall and the Blues Breakers, or during his lengthy solo career that continues today, you would be left being blown away by this man’s monster talent. Fans around the world were saddened to hear last year that he was in need of a very expensive liver transplant. Those legions of fans contributed the badly needed funds for that transplant. Walter’s lovely and devoted wife, Marie, kept fans apprised of his progress and kept him informed of the continuous outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and fans. As Walter began to heal and gain strength, he began to make plans to hit the road again. Before he began sharing information about his tour plans for this interview, he talked about his harrowing health experience. “I’m glad to be here,” he said. “It’s been a hell of a year and a half. I’m feeling great. I feel reborn. I have plenty of energy, and I’m putting weight back on. “The last couple tours I’d been getting these incredible cramps in my hands, especially my left hand and forearm. I tried everything – physical therapy, acupuncture, and magnesium. I was going out on stage not knowing if I’d make it through a song. I got to the point where I couldn’t bend strings. If I tried to bend the string, my whole hand cramped. I did the last tour without bending a string. How do you play blues without bending the string? I managed to pull it off by playing a bunch of fast stuff. I had to totally re-think how I play. It turned out it was from my liver, which I didn’t know at the time. Now I’m playing again and don’t get any cramps. I’m strong. I feel great and very, very excited about the future.” I asked the blues great if there has been any change in his playing style as a result of his transplant. “I think I can actually put more meaning into every note,” he said. “I rehearsed with the band recently in my garage. I played a long solo, and I just closed my eyes. Even though it was rehearsal, I just got really into it. At the end, I had a breakdown. I was weeping halfway 32
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through the song. I put more into it, and I feel it more. I realize how lucky I am to get to do that, because I really didn’t think I’d get to again.” In sharing how the transplant has affected Walter in being able to prepare for the tour, he said, “There’s a little bit of apprehension. I’m going to make my return to the stage on the 15th of June at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It’s a Lead Belly festival, and I’ll be on the bill along with Van Morrison and Eric Burdon.” As we were wrapping up our chat, I asked Walter how he wished to be remembered when he goes to that great blues gig in the sky. “I would hope they would look back and go, ‘He was a dedicated artist who tried to say something with his art. Whether he succeeded or not, that is up to interpretation. That’s a guy who devoted his life to being an artist and was serious about it and also helped a lot of young people get going.’ I have a lot of young guitar players that I mentor, and that means a lot to me. Of course I would want my wife and my kids to look back and say, ‘He was a good husband and a good father.’ That’s incredibly important and probably the most important – three kids! But as far as how the world would see me – a guy who just gave everything he could have to try to be the best artist he could be.” When asked if there was anything he would change about that answer, he said, “I couldn’t
say that any better. I would also like to be remembered as a man who was devoted to his family. One who realized that the art is ultimately important, and the family is ultimately important. Those are the two things that keep me going in my life. My family is the most important.” You can read the extended version of this interview at www.boomerocity.com. Photos by Jeff Katz
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day when you can permanently turn off your alarm clock? Or perhaps finally tell the boss what you really think? That day can be sooner, rather than later, and here are some ways I help my clients achieve that goal: Yvonne Marsh, CPA » Make a plan to have your house paid off. You need a lot less savings in your retirement account if you don’t have a big mortgage to pay each month. » Budget for health insurance in the gap between the end of your employer plan and the beginning of Medicare at age 65. Use the healthcare exchange to estimate how much an individual policy will cost, and make sure you understand the true cost of Medicare once it begins. » If you are married, create a Social Security claiming strategy that will allow you to take one SS benefit at age 62 (or age 60 if widowed), while allowing the second SS benefit to continue to grow. I have powerful software that identifies that strategy. » Have an after-tax emergency fund available so every time you need a new water heater or car repair, you don’t create taxable income dipping into your 401k or IRA. » Segregate your investments into time horizons. More conservatively invest the portion of assets earmarked for phase one of your retirement years, while using more of a growth focus for the phase two and beyond assets. » Take advantage of the recent DOL and IRS rulings that allow you to segregate up to $125,000 of your retirement accounts into a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract. The IRS allows you to delay your required distributions, so you may be able to use this investment for phase two income and create guaranteed lifetime income for you and your spouse in your later years. Join us at our next Lunch ‘n Learn if you would like more details on these strategies and others, or call today for a complimentary one-hour meeting to learn more about how you can retire early.
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IRONIC
These Ball jars in various sizes with colorful lids and reusable straws by Mason Bar Company make the perfect Father’s Day gift. Available at Ironic, 5054 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.588.3131, www.ironichomedecor.com.
VERONICA G BOUTIQUE
Wonderful, wearable art by Anne Marie Chagnon. Available at Veronica G Boutique, 11655 Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek, 865.675.0222.
THE TOWN FRAMERY & GIFTS
Beautiful metal hanging planter just waiting for your plants and perfect for dressing your deck! This item and more garden accessories are available at The Town Framery & Gifts, 12814 Kingston Pike in Farragut, 865.671.6627, www. thetownframery.com. 34
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SWEETWATER FLOWER SHOP
The posh allure of Kiawah Island’s grand resorts to its private wildlife sanctuaries are the inspiration for this sophisticated line of totes, satchel, and hipster from Spartina 449. Available at Sweetwater Flower Shop, 118 W. North Street in downtown Sweetwater, 423.337.6623.
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JUST FOR YOU – THE STOCKROOM
Just For You - The Stockroom is now carrying HOBO handbags! Drop by their convenient West Knoxville location off Lovell Road and check out all of their hand-picked faves. Available at Just For You – The Stockroom, 10627 Deerbrook Drive in Knoxville, 865.288.7235, www.jfybrand.com.
KNOXVILLE PLASTIC & CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY Experience the next generation in skin brightening from Lytera. Available at Knoxville Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery, 9239 Park West Boulevard, Suite 202 in Knoxville, 865.973.9500, www.drjasonhall.com.
SPA 9700
Ready for summer! Custom Spa 9700 Canvas Tote Bag with the Tennessee State Flag, $27.00. Don’t forget the sunscreen. Coola organic sun care is available in lots of SPF options. Available at Spa 9700, located in the Shops at Franklin Square, 865.357.7721, www.spa9700.com.
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THE LILY PAD BOUTIQUE
Everyone loves Lisette-L pants! Enter to win 1 of 10 $500 Lisette outfits just for trying on from June 1-30 at The Lily Pad Boutique, 209 N. Main Street in downtown Sweetwater, 423.337.5537, www. sweetwaterlilypad.com.
Home décor items like this reproduction Galle Cameo Vase in brown and yellow can be found at Consign To Design along with pre-loved brand name furniture for every room in your home. New items arriving daily at Consign To Design, 10420-D Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.249.7428, www. consigntodesignstore.com. June 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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Buy New or Redo? GROWING UP with a DIY dad has given
me an affinity for anything renovation. As I’ve gotten older and spent more time delving into the wonderful world of design, a battle has emerged between the transformation of the old and the appeal of the new. To many people, both options are appealing for a variety of reasons, but how can you decide if you need to buy new or redo? Like with every decision, it is important to evaluate your priorities and look at the pros and cons of both sides. If you currently own a home and are craving some change, there are some major questions to ask yourself before packing your bags: » Do you love the area you live in? » Do you get along well with your neighbors? » Are you close to great schools? » How’s your commute to work? » And the big one: COST. There are hidden costs when buying a home: Closing costs, home inspection, surveying, taxes, escrow, appraisal, realtor fees, HOA fees, and more. When renovating a home, YOU choose your budget. When
In a remodel, YOU have the control. You get to decide how major or minor the renovation will be and which areas of your house it will be in. If you buy a turnkey home, someone else has already done that for you, and the home may fit their needs and not yours. buying a home, a lot of these budgets are predetermined. If your budget is small, no worries! When renovating, you can take your time and pay a little as you go. In a remodel, YOU have the control. You get to decide how major or minor the renovation will be and which areas of your house it will be in. If you buy a turnkey home, someone else has already done that for you, and the home may fit their needs and not yours. Another pro to remodeling is you are
Home
basically giving yourself a new kitchen and home! But what if you find that you need to move and can’t find the home that has everything you’re looking for? If you find a great yard, plenty of bedrooms, and a great location, you should consider the home even if the kitchen and bathrooms are found less than fabulous. Creating the center of your home is an important role and one that Shae Design Studio takes very seriously. We can show you the vision of your space and all its wonderful potential with our 3D design software. Shae Design Studio offers a variety of solid wood cabinetry for every renovation. Our team of Interior Designers will help you with the entire renovation from start to finish. Shae Design Studio is here to save you 30% on cabinets and help you design your perfect space!
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BY S T E V E K R AW C Z Y K , O W N E R O F S C R E E N S O F E A S T T E N N E S S E E
Open Up Your Outdoor Living Spaces GET READY to let the outdoors in! The sun is
A breath of fresh air for your home Screens of East Tennessee 865.919.1615 steve@tennesseescreens.com
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getting stronger, and the days are getting longer, and with it will come the endless ways available to have fun right in your own backyard. Are you really enjoying your outdoor spaces to their full potential? In most parts of the country, if your outdoor space doesn’t include retractable screen solutions, then the answer is most likely no. Here’s why. Homeowners across the country are making significant investments creating outdoor “rooms” such as porches and lanais with kitchens complete with large, permanently-installed grills, refrigerators and work areas, luxurious fireplaces, decorative lighting, and even artwork specially designed to be weather-proof. However, the hot afternoon sun and biting insects often keep homeowners away from their new outdoor living spaces. Retractable screens provide an answer to this dilemma by combining indoor and outdoor spaces and promoting the outdoor living experience. They provide shade and allow people to enjoy the outdoors during hot summer days, extending the time spent on patios in areas where there are lots of annoying bugs that come out in the evenings. Large motorized screens are a perfect example of how to blend function with comfort. These screens can be recessed into the beams or walls of a home, thereby staying truly hidden when fully retracted. The best part about using retractable screens is that these screening solutions don’t diminish the views or esthetics, as the screens are in place only when needed. For the ultimate in elegance, many of the retractable screen solutions can be blended into virtually any architectural style. Increasing in popularity are different custom color and wood grain finishes that help seamlessly blend the screens into interior or exterior color schemes. The screens can also be programmed to come down and retract with sun and wind sensors and be connected to your home’s automation system to have the screens come down at a specific time of day when extra shade or insect protection are needed. For more information about all of your retractable screen options, and to discover how to combine your home’s indoor and outdoor living spaces, visit www.phantomscreens.com.
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luxury home and you’re ready to sell, but who can you trust to market your unique home? It’s important you find an agent who is going to advertise your luxury home to qualified buyers – someone who can reach a buyer across town or across the world. Agents who a re fe a t u re d i n Homes & Land have access to a special luxury home marketing formula, which is proven to get your home in front of qualified prospects locally, as well as internationally. How does it work? When a real estate agent in Homes & Land features your home in the magazine, it gets direct mailed to the most active luxury home shoppers in the area: luxury home sellers. This local seller is going to receive a copy of Homes & Land each month. According to the National Association of REALTORs, 80% of these sellers are going to buy another home in the same area. Homes & Land then syndicates high-end properties to the best luxury websites in the industry. These sites include The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), The New York Times (NYT), Robb Report, and duPont Registry. Internationally, your home will be featured on the websites of WSJ in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, as well as the International NYT and MANSION GLOBAL available in Chinese and Spanish. They’re also syndicated to the top real estate portals like Zillow, Trulia, Yahoo, and others. Some sites have minimum price qualifications, so it’s best to talk to an agent inside Homes & Land for all the details. Your luxury home deserves a unique marketing campaign, and agents found inside Homes & Land can give you all the details about this proven luxury home marketing formula. About Homes & Land Media Homes & Land is a leading integrated real estate media franchise founded in 1983 by Russ and Cheryl Haskins. Family owned and operated, the Haskins family serves real estate agents across East and Middle Tennessee from their Farragut office at 12805 Kingston Pike. You can subscribe to magazines or search for area properties at HomesAndLand.com.
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BY SUSAN HAMILTON, DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE GARDENS
Lifestyle
UT Gardens Plant of the Month:
HOSTA
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OSTAS ARE OFTEN touted
as the best shade-loving perennial plants for the garden, and rightfully so. They are easy to grow, fairly pest free, and offer a wide range of colorful and beautiful foliage, flowers, and forms. It’s no surprise that they are the number one shade perennial sold in the United States. The Hosta genus has around 45 different species and an estimated 5,000 different cultivars! Hostas vary from tiny plants just a few inches in size to massive four-foot clumps with heart-shape leaves almost two feet long. Leaves can be puckered, wavy-edged, green, variegated – the variations are practically endless. Blooms include white or purplishlavender bell-shaped flowers that appear in summer. Some are intensely fragrant. With so many choices, there is a hosta for almost every use, from containers and edging to groundcover and background and specimen plantings. Hostas are effective companions along other shade-tolerant perennials, including many wild flowers. They also pair well with shrubs like azalea, rhododendron, and hydrangea and grow well under deep-rooted deciduous trees such as oak, ginkgo, dogwood, and Japanese maple. Hostas thrive in a moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter. A great way to continually enrich the soil around hostas is to use well-decomposed compost as mulch. Apply a two to three inch layer of compost each spring. Water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than one inch per week. To bolster their growth, apply a fertilizer labeled for use on herbaceous perennials and follow label directions. Slugs are the most common pest of hosta. They feed at night, leaving small holes in the foliage. Commercial slug baits and sprays are available. The disease crown rot, sometimes called southern blight, is caused by several soil-borne fungi. Having a well-drained soil and not mulching right up around the crown of the plant are good strategies to prevent this disease. It’s best to remove and discard any diseased plants. If you are a real hosta enthusiast, explore Photo by S. Hamilton, courtesy UTIA
Hostas are effective companions along other shade-tolerant perennials, including many wild flowers. They also pair well with shrubs like azalea, rhododendron, and hydrangea and grow well under deeprooted deciduous trees such as oak, ginkgo, dogwood, and Japanese maple. the American Hosta Society (AHS) website at www.americanhostasociety.org. AHS operates regional chapters that allow enthusiasts to get involved with other hosta lovers locally. The University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville, is the newest of 21 AHS display gardens thanks to a generous benefactor. “Tranquility – The Cornelia B. Holland Hosta Garden” will be dedicated at the UT Gardens, Knoxville, on June 7 at 2 pm. The dedication is open to the public and will be followed by a fun and educational hosta sale with proceeds benefiting the new garden. The University of Tennessee Gardens located in Knoxville, Crossville, and Jackson are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. Designated as the official botanical garden for the State of Tennessee, the gardens’ mission is to foster appreciation, education, and stewardship of plants through garden displays,
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Random Acts of Flowers’ Spring Fundraiser
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N MAY 9TH, more than 400
guests gathered at the biggest, most fun garden party of the year to celebrate the positive impact of Random Acts of Flowers on the Knoxville community. At the event formerly known as Art in the Garden, donors, volunteers, and community leaders gathered to support the Random Acts of Flowers mission. Guests raved about the lively entertainment provided by The Chillbillies and devoured delicious fare provided by Dead End BBQ Catering. Entertaining activities included boat rides courtesy of Malibu Boats, a smores bar, a photo booth, and life-size checkers and chess. Gorgeous photographs were taken by Danielle Evans Photography. This year’s Garden Party was chaired by
Random Acts of Flowers founder/CEO, Larsen Jay, and his wife, Adrian Jay. The event was hosted at the beautiful riverside home and garden of Julie and Louis Schaad. Random Acts of Flowers would like to thank the generous sponsors, hosts, and vendors who contributed to this event, as well as the volunteers and staff who gave countless hours to make The Garden Party a resounding success! We all look forward to next year’s event – stay tuned for details! All event proceeds benefit Random Acts of Flowers, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that recycles and repurposes flowers by engaging dedicated volunteer teams to deliver beautiful bouquets and moments of kindness to individuals in healthcare facilities across the country. As a recycling
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The Tennessee Theatre Announces Broadway at the Tennessee 2015-2016 Season THE TENNESSEE THEATRE is
thrilled to announce the 2015-2016 Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre season. From the creators of “South Park” and winner of nine Tony Awards®, The Book of Mormon will play a limited eight show engagement April 5-10. The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century,” and Entertainment Weekly says it’s “the funniest musical of all time.” The complete 2015-2016 Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre season is as follows: » The Illusionists – Live from Broadway: September 29-October 1, 2015 » The Sound of Music: December 15-20, 2015 » Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: January 15-16, 2016 » Saturday Night Fever – The Musical: February 12-13, 2016 » The Book of Mormon: April 5-10, 2016 » Ragtime: May 14-15, 2016 Last year’s Broadway at the Tennessee season broke box office records for subscription sales and total attendance. With the addition of a third subscription package, more seats are now available to new and renewing subscribers. “Broadway at the Tennessee welcomes tens of thousands of patrons to downtown Knoxville, and we’re delighted to offer another diverse and entertaining lineup for the 2015-16 season,” said Becky Hancock, Executive Director of the Tennessee Theatre. “Audiences love experiencing Broadway in the beautiful Tennessee Theatre, and we look forward to welcoming them to the Tennessee.” Come witness the impossible when the 2015-2016 season opens and The Illusionists – Live from Broadway take over the Tennessee Theatre. This mind-blowing spectacular showcases jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Full of hilarious magic tricks, deathdefying stunts, and acts of breathtaking
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wonder, this show is sure to dazzle audiences of all ages. “The hills are alive,” and just in time for the holidays. The timeless classic from Rodgers and Hammerstein, The Sound of Music will take the stage with a brand new production directed by three-time Tony Award® winning director Jack O’Brien. Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with such timeless favorites as “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and many more! The season continues with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is a stunning reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers, and the coat of many colors. Saturday Night Fever – The Musical is back in an all-new production that shares Tony’s love for dancing in spectacular new ways. Fueled by vintage Bee Gees hits, this contemporary retelling of the classic story captures the energy, passion, and lifechanging moments that have thrilled movie audiences since 1977. The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: The funniest musical of all time.” Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it “a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical from the creators of South Park. Contains explicit language. Ragtime will close the season with the story of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician – all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Don’t miss this 13-time Tony Award® nominated musical in a timeless celebration of life – what it could
and should be! Subscription packages for the series are on sale now. Three different packages with four, five, and six show options are available. Subscription benefits include reduced service fees compared to single ticket purchases, first notification of next year’s season, and free same-show ticket exchanges (beginning June 8). To renew a current subscription or to purchase a new subscription, call the Tennessee Theatre box office at 865-684-1200, ext. 2, or visit the box office on Clinch Avenue Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm or Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Subscribers are also invited to join the Spotlight Club and experience Broadway with star treatment. Club members have access to a pre-show reception, including food and beverages, drinks in a private lounge at intermission, and a champagne reception with cast members after the show. A portion of the club fee is tax-deductible. For more information, contact Lila Honaker at 865684-1200 or lhonaker@tennesseetheatre. com. For more information on the Broadway at the Tennessee 2015-2016 season, visit www. tennesseetheatre.com. About the Tennessee Theatre Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee Theatre opened in 1928 as a movie palace. The Tennessee Theatre is the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Tennessee Theatre is the region’s leading performing arts facility with advanced technology, staging, and lighting that draws top entertainment to the Knoxville area. The Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation is a nonprofit organization tasked with maintaining and preserving the historic theater and ensuring diverse arts and cultural entertainment remains in downtown Knoxville.
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F YOU have been a victim of sinking concrete surfaces in your driveway, sidewalk, porch, or pool deck, you are not alone. Due to the clay-based soil found here in East Tennessee, it is common for soils to shrink from changes in air temperature as well as from rainfall or high humidity. While settling is a normal process for concrete slabs, costly problems can occur when there is uneven settling. Left untouched, these problems can worsen and result in concrete slab replacement. When it comes to your uneven driveway, sidewalk, porch, or pool deck, you should always request polyurethane injection as your preferred concrete lifting option. Due to its ability to expand over 15 times its size, relatively light weight material of only 2 to 6 pounds per cubic-foot, and compressive strength of over 10,000 pounds, polyurethane injection is the best solution compared to
Down? traditional concrete lifting and leveling methods. From an aesthetic point of view, polyurethane injection requires less drilling in your concrete surface, as well as a more accurate lift compared to other repair options. Why replace your uneven concrete surface when you can repair it for less money and hassle? The answer: You shouldn’t, because you don’t have to. At the end of the day, polyurethane injection is the environmentally friendly, clean, efficient, long lasting and economical alternative to traditional concrete repair options both inside the home and out. Josh Smith, owner of Master Dry, realizes that this is a common headache for homeowners in our area. As a result, a new division has been founded, Master Concrete Lifting. This new division is focused solely on eliminating these concerns for homeowners in the community. Josh believes that he provides the best
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Put Your Garage Back on the Tour
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F A TOUR of your home for visiting friends
and family conveniently avoids the unsightly garage, you can quickly put your garage back on the tour. The larger the family, the harder it is to carve out enough space to make everyone happy. Garage storage and organizational solutions from PremierGarage makes it easier to stay organized and provide the best use of personal and shared space. As the nation’s leader in garage enhancements, PremierGarage can beautify and maximize your garage space with custom garage flooring, cabinets, and wall storage solutions. First, PremierGarage transforms that oil-stained, pitted, and peeling epoxy-coated floor. Specialists prepare your existing garage floor by diamond grinding the surface before applying a proprietary concrete coating system. The commercial-grade flooring provides a high-performance and durable elegance while eliminating stains, cracks, and chipping – all backed up with a 10-year warranty. The easy-to-clean, slip-resistant surface is available in a variety of colors, and because it’s two times harder than conventional epoxy coatings, it stands up to hot tires, dropped tools, and stains of any kind. Installed in just two days – half the time of conventional coatings – you’ll be back in your garage in no time.
Most garages are a continuation of a home’s living space, so you want your garage to be as stylish and functional as the rest of your home. What about the mounds of stuff piled up in corners and along the walls? All it takes is the proper storage system. Get everything off the floor and into sturdy cabinets and wall-mounted organizers. The cabinets, with shelves that are 25% thicker than the industry standard, are suspended off the floor, making it easy to clean underneath while protecting the cabinets and its contents from water. Childproof cabinets are also available to prevent children and pets from accessing potentially harmful chemicals and tools. With a clean, uniform look, the result is an attractive and inviting space that adds value to your home. Most garages are a continuation of a home’s living space, so you want your garage to be as stylish and functional as the rest of your home. So call PremierGarage to discover just how affordable transforming your garage can be and get your garage back on the tour.
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BY S A N DY KO Z A R , AWA R D -W I N N I N G I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R
Planning Your Outdoor Spaces WITH SO MANY of today’s new homes
being built to incorporate gorgeous patio spaces, doesn’t it stand to reason that with a little thought and pre-planning, these spaces can become an exciting extension of your home’s indoor space? So where do you begin, and how do you master the design of flowing your indoor and outdoor spaces together? Here are a few things to take into consideration before creating the outdoor space of your dreams!
It all starts with a plan!
It’s generally a good idea to begin this process by first taking into consideration all the possible events your family will want to plan for when they use your new outdoor haven. Large gatherings and family events will call for one type of plan, and, conversely, an outdoor space designed for two to relax and unwind will dictate a totally different set of priorities. As you consider all the activities you want to accommodate in your new outdoor space, you might consider creating specific spaces for specific events. Activities such as outdoor cooking on a grill or customized outdoor kitchen might be best suited in one area, dining in another. Just as on the inside
of your home, area rugs are a great way to help separate and define spaces. Today’s selection of outdoor area rugs is wide and varied – in many shapes, sizes, and colors! Secondly, creating the right landscape plan to surround your outdoor space is extremely important. Shrubbery, flowers, and architectural accents will all play an important part in the overall design as you finalize your landscape plan. You’ll find that stonework and carpentry choices will be critical components to aid you in creating your perfect outdoor retreat. Why not give special consideration to the plants you choose to surround your space? Just think of the deliciousscentsyoucould add to your outdoor space with the right plantings! The sooner you start planning, the sooner you’ll be relaxing and enjoying your newly created outdoor space! Sandy’s work has been featured in Canadian House & Home, and she recently won a People’s Choice award for her designs.
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June in the Garden T
HIS HAS BEEN one of the most
frustrating, patience testing springs I can remember. Our pottery was stuck in the west coast port slowdown, plants froze on trailers stuck in snowstorms, our roses suffered chemical burns at the growers and were delayed a month, and road construction that was supposed to be completed in March is still going on. It was a Murphy’s Law spring, so I am hoping for an easy, mild summer! Enough whining. How are things in your yard? Have you done a walk-about recently? If not, please go out right now and check your plants, because I am already seeing lots of problems. We are averaging about five customers each day walking in with baggies of sick or infested leaves. Here is what I am seeing the most of: 1. Scale on hollies. There are white, rectangular shapes on the bottom of the leaves, and the top of the leaves are covered with a black mold called “sooty mold.” These are insects that create a shell over themselves that is impervious to spray insecticides. The mold is on the “honeydew” that they secrete. Cut off the severely
affected branches (if possible) and dispose of them. Treat the plant with a systemic insecticide that kills scale, and blast the shrub with a hose several times a week to remove the mold and carcasses. Neem oil is an organic treatment but will take repeated applications. 2. Caterpillars on roses. There is a tiny little green worm that devours your roses overnight. It is the same color as the leaves and very hard to find, but I promise it is there. It is actually the larvae of a sawfly, and it doesn’t stay around very long, but it can sure do a lot of damage! Treat your shrubs with Bayer Rose and Flower Care, and you will stop the larvae and have a head start on Japanese Beetles. 3. Black spot, rust, and other fungal diseases on roses, hydrangeas, and just about everything else! The cool, wet weather in the spring was a fungal breeding paradise. Susceptible plants should be treated with a systemic product. Small outbreaks can be treated with Copper Soap. 4. Sunburn! Yes, plants can sunburn, too. It was a cloudy, cool, wet spring, and then the sun came out and the temperature
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soared. Plants cannot adapt ove r n i g ht to that change, so some scorched. They will push those old leaves off and grow new ones, so there is no need to treat. Just baby them along a little while. Talking about the wet spring reminded me to remind you to check your watering. Many plants that were installed in the fall did not need to put out many roots, because the soil was wet from all the rain. As a consequence, they have not developed adequate root systems to withstand the summer heat. For those and other relatively new plants, you will need to water weekly. No, not with a sprinkler! For the 1000th time, sprinklers are for grass and flowers not trees and shrubs. Those will need drip lines or hand watering. Put a tuna or cat food can beside your shrub, and if it doesn’t fill during the course of a week, water your plants. You can also plant “sentinel plants” that tell you if the ground is dry. I use my hydrangeas, because they practically swoon when they want water. You can still plant things now. Our spring ran two to three weeks behind with the ground staying cool for much later than normal. Even trees and shrubs can still be planted as long as you are prepared to water them all summer. I also tuck in perennials that are blooming as the summer goes along so I will always have something colorful in my yard. Some annuals are already in need of a haircut. If your plants are leggy, cut them back and fertilize them. Deadheading is also important to encourage re-blooming. Don’t forget to check down in the middle of containers or beds and remove any leaf and bloom debris that collects there, because that will set up a breeding ground for disease and insects. Monitor your veggie gardens every day for signs of insects or disease. Putting down three layers of newspaper and then covering that with mulch will help you by holding soil temps and moisture levels down, preventing weeds, and slowing insect growth. You can also plant new plants to continue your harvest. That’s all for this month. We will continue to get new plants and products in throughout the summer, so stop in and see us often!
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oin Ijams Nature Center and WDVX Community Radio on Saturday, June 27, for the Meadow Lark Music Festival. This daylong Americana music festival includes indoor and outdoor stages at Ijams, located just minutes from the heart of downtown Knoxville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to kick back and enjoy a day full of music in Knoxville’s crown jewel of parks. NOW IN ITS FIFTH YEAR, Meadow
programs are also regular happenings on all Saturdays at Ijams. For information about any of these programs, including dates, start times, fees, and registration, call 865-577-4717, ext. 110 or visit www.ijams.org/events.
Lark brings together some of the best musical acts around. This year’s festival will be headlined by Pokey LaFarge, a Missouribred musician whose energetic mix of ragtime, country blues, and Western swing are certain to get the crowd on its feet. Other acts include Scott Miller and The Acoustic Commonwealth, The Lonesome Coyotes, Guy Marshall, Emi Sunshine and the Rain, Mountain Soul, and more.
Scott Miller Tickets are on sale now, and prices go up as the festival draws closer, so be sure and get yours today! To purchase tickets, see the full lineup, or get more details about this year’s festival, visit www.ijams.org/meadowlarkfestival. Tickets are also available in person at Ijams and at WDVX. Pokey LaFarge
Emi Sunshine and the Rain The festival gates open at 12 pm, and a variety of local food and drink options will be available. Shuttles will run from designated spots across the city to help festival goers get to and from Ijams.
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Summer Day Camp is in session during June and July. Most camps are full, but a few have openings. For more information, call 865-577-4717. Stephen Lyn will host a Birding & Brunch on Saturday, June 6, at 10 am. His topic is “On Top of Old Smoky: The Birds of the High Elevations.” Ijams will provide the brunch. On Saturday, June 13, he’ll host a Birding & Brunch on the road. The group will watch ospreys come and go from their nest. Again, Ijams provides the brunch. Dr. Louise Conrad, the Ijams veterinarian, will lead a Wag n’ Walk doggie outing on Saturday, June 20, at 9 am. It’s a great way to exercise your best friend and ask a licensed vet questions on how to keep your canine healthy. Free Creature Feature animal
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Bullfrogs and green frogs are active in the Plaza Pond. Many will add their singing voices to musicians at Meadow Lark. With the coming of hot weather, local reptiles – snakes, lizards, and turtles – tend to lay their clutches of eggs in late May and June. Also, American goldfinches are the last bird to nest during the calendar year. They wait until thistles begin to produce their downy seedpods, which is what female goldfinches use to line their nests. As always, Ijams welcomes you in all seasons, 12 months of the year. Stephen Lyn Bales is senior naturalist at Ijams and the author of Natural Histories and Ghost Birds published by UT Press and available in the Ijams gift shop. Jenny Newby is development assistant at Ijams.
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Don’t Just Clean for Looks .... Clean for Safety! SIX WEEKS AGO a friend of mine walked through her kitchen, slipped and fell as she broke her ankle. In the same month, my son-in-law, Tony, was dining at a local restaurant on their patio. As he finished, he made his way to a garbage receptacle, when he slipped and tore his meniscus. Both injuries require surgeries to repair, and sadly, both injuries could have been prevented. Millions of people slip and fall each year in America. The catalyst is often greasy residue, chemical build-up, or debris that has become engrained within the floor. Often the floor looks clean, so when the unsuspecting victim lands on their back, they are truly stunned! Over time your tile and grout, concrete, and natural stone floors pick up impurities from the environment. You can mop your floor a hundred times, but tiny particles of dirt, grime, and cleaning chemicals build up within your floors, making them hazardous to everyone that walks on them. The longer
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entucky-born singer, songwriter, and producer Chris Stapleton is one of Nashville’s most revered craftsmen, with a 15-year career that includes No. 1 hits, Grammy Award nominations, feature film contributions, the respect of his peers, and, now, a new album titled Traveller. The Mercury Records Nashville release is the rare mainstream country album eagerly awaited by fans on both sides of the dial. Blessed with an otherworldly voice, Stapleton earned this respect in numerous recording studios and anonymous writing rooms on Music Row and on stage as a touring headliner and opener for the most popular acts in the genre. He has written five No. 1 songs for George Strait, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, and Josh Turner and contributed cuts to several major motion picture soundtracks. He’s also been nominated for three Grammy Awards and won the International Bluegrass Music Association Emerging Artist of the Year award as a member of The SteelDrivers. His songwriting credits span all genres and artists from Adele to Jason Aldean, and he’s recorded with everyone from Miranda Lambert to Don Williams. Learn more about Stapleton at www.chrisstapleton. com and www.facebook.com/chrisstapletonofficial, and follow him on Twitter at @ChrisStapleton. For more information, visit www.knoxbijou.com. June 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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officially in full swing, now is the perfect time to learn about the refuted myths surrounding hardwood floor refinishing. It’s hard to stay on top of the do’s and don’ts of caring for hardwood floors. Whether new or an expert to hardwood floor refinishing, the task may seem daunting. N-Hance Wood Renewal of Knoxville, a local company that specializes in the renewal of hardwood floors and kitchen cabinets, has set out to help educate consumers on the “four myths” of hardwood floor refinishing and how to complete the task. “Hardwood f loors are the most visual part of a home, and when they look shabby, it tends to make the entire house look shabby,” said Carleen Head, owner of N-Hance Wood Renewal of Knoxville. “If done properly, having hardwood floors refinished can not only increase the aesthetic appeal of a home, but it can add value to the property.” The following are the typical myths that experts at N-Hance Wood Renewal will help
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clarify and adjust to assist in keeping hardwood floors in their best condition: » Myth 1: Homeowners think they can do it themselves. Homeowners will not be able to find the same quality tools and solutions that professional flooring contractors have at their disposal. Even if they do manage to get a hold of such equipment, that is only half the battle won. Consumers still need the knowhow of using the equipment properly, and this will only come with experience. » Myth 2: Prefinished flooring means consumers will get a harder finish. Many people believe that prefinished flooring comes with harder finishes than finishes that are applied on-site. While this may be true in some cases, it is not necessarily always a good thing. There are many hardwood floor specialists that employ a much higher quality finishing process than you get from some manufacturers. » Myth 3: High-quality finishes don’t scratch. This myth is propagated by sly mar-
keters. The truth is that no matter how strong the finish, if a sharp metal tip gets dragged across a floor surface, there will be scratch damage. Don’t think that a hardwood floor refinish will solidify and automatically protect f loors against scratches and similar damages. » Myth 4: An oil-based finish is more durable than water-based finishes. This is not true. This may have been true in the distant past, but technology has made leaps and bounds throughout the years. Water finishes now far surpass basic oil modified polyurethanes with regards to wear resistance and offer fantastic protection for hardwood floors. For additional wood renewal tips, visit t he N-Ha nce Wood R enewa l blog at www.nhance.com/blog.
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XOTIC LOCATIONS like Bali, Rome,
and Sydney might be at the top of your bucket list, but this year experts say they should also be at the top of your summer vacation list. Today’s unusually strong dollar is allowing you to get a lot more for your money when you travel abroad. Travel experts say this year is one of the best times in modern history for Americans to explore the world and visit distant dream destinations. The U.S. has emerged from the financial crisis of 2008 with the dollar at near record highs relative to a number of international currencies. For American travelers, this means international travel is cheaper this year than it has been in decades. Hotel prices in the world’s most expensive destinations, like Sydney and Paris, are running well below their domestic counterparts here in the states. Here are five amazing vacation destinations that are attractively priced right now given the strong dollar.
BALI
Bali is home to beautiful beaches and unique spots like the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Seeing these amazing locations has never been more affordable. Island lovers can now save 50-60% over last year’s hotel prices in Bali. As an example, last year the Bali Wood Property at Aston Kuta Residence was going for $206 per night, and now it’s practically a steal at just $82 per night.
SPAIN
The dollar’s strength translates into great deals across Spain, the perfect destination for people who love to experience local culture. Take in all the sites, like La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, while saving on hotels in Barcelona. You can also travel south to the municipality of Marbella, home to some of the most serene beaches in the world. You can find amazing deals with some properties in Marbella going for as much as 41% less than they cost just one year ago.
PARIS
One of the most expensive cities in the world isn’t as steep as it used to be. For example, the four star Hotel Astra Opera–Astotel, which went for $249 last year, is currently listed at $149. You can even book luxury hotels in Paris for up to 65% less per night than last year. The famous L’Hotel Paris, which travelers last summer booked for $832 per night, can now be booked for just $298. With places like the Louvre Museum and the Jardin des Tuileries in its back pocket, it should come as no surprise that Paris ranks highly among art and design lovers. The current low hotel room rates in Paris mean you can afford to wine and dine yourself at luxury restaurant hot spots like L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon during your stay.
ROME
A popular destination for foodies and home to the Vatican, Rome’s appeal to tourists is universal. Staying in the city is now more affordable than ever. Rome’s current hotel room rates are up to 66% lower than last year’s prices. These savings mean you can extend your vacation and get even more scoops o f g e l a t o i n R o m e ’s stunning Centro Storico neighborhood.
SYDNEY
Australia is a dream destination for adventurers. You can take three different climbs up to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for breathtaking views of the city and the Blue Mountains make for an amazing day trip. Normally Sydney’s sky-high costs make it a tough sell for most Americans, but today’s exchange rates mean this summer is a great time to head down under. Dozens of four star hotels, including The Menzies Sydney, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, and Mercure Sydney, are now going for less than $120 per night. Even five star hotels, like the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, that were going for $300 per night last summer are now going for $185 per night, which represents a 38% savings. While travel deals are red hot, it still pays to shop around for the best deals. Now is the perfect time to visit international destinations you’ve always dreamed of. Get inspired and find more perfect places to stay, eat, and play around the world and in your own backyard.
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BY RAY SMITH, HISTORIAN AND EAST TENNESSEE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE BOARD MEMBER
Update on the Guest House at the Alexander Inn
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ICK DOVER is the founder
and general manager of the Family Pride Corporation, which is now known as Dover Development Corporation. Rick is a good friend who has been most accommodating when I have asked him for tours of the construction site of the Guest House at the Alexander Inn in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Rick and his company are also good friends to historical structures. Here is their mission statement: “Dover Development’s niche is unique – we believe that no one else does quite what we do. We restore or renovate neglected properties, including ambitious historical projects, with environmental stewardship as our top priority. We then turn most of those properties into affordable senior housing, with an emphasis on care for Alzheimer’s and other memory problems.” The iconic Oak Ridge historic inn, known in the Manhattan Project era simply as the “Guest House” and which later became the Alexander Inn, is now getting a major renovation. Rick Dover is converting the historic Guest House/Alexander Inn into an assisted living and retirement facility while preserving the old hotel’s classic architecture and interior gathering places during rebuilding. The main entrance and lobby will house a small museum, and the walls will be decorated with original historic images made by famous Manhattan Project photographer, Ed Westcott. There will be a “history wall” that will feature many of Ed’s most recognizable images. The museum in the lobby may well become a main stop on the tours to be included as a part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. This effort began when Patrick McIntyre, the Tennessee State Historic Preservation Officer, suggested to the local Department of Energy office that a substitution of one historic property’s preservation could be done when another property could not be preserved as desired. This allowed the stabilization of the significantly deteriorated Guest House/Alexander Inn. The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance was able to assist the local DOE by connecting with Rick Dover, who had experience in just this type of renovation of historic structures. He had turned several old buildings into productive senior living centers while maintaining the historical characteristics of the structures. The purchase and stabilization of the building allowed it to be sold to Rick. Because of that initial influx of $500,000 and some flexibility by the city of Oak Ridge regarding taxes by granting a 90% reduction for 10 years and the Dover Development 60
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Corporation’s tenacious approach to authenticity while understanding the need for modern amenities for the guests, the project is well on its way to a very satisfactory completion. The total investment is now $8,000,000! We Oak Ridgers are proud as punch to see the fabled old inn preserved, and many of the elderly who are signing up to live there are longtime Oak Ridgers themselves. We appreciate Rick for his inspiring vision and his willingness to take the necessary risks to undertake such an enormous task as saving what is undoubtedly one of the most historic and storied structures in Oak Ridge. The Guest House at the Alexander Inn is an iconic project that has fulfilled a dream for Rick. He knew of the plight of the Alexander Inn and had wanted to buy and restore it for at least 10 years. However, the owner’s asking price was always too high. Eventually things fell into place, and Rick did get the building and has led the restoration. Some 20 years ago, when his grandfather needed special care and Rick was not able to find it, he became interested in restoring old buildings, “because they tell us who we are and where we are going as a community,” and in turning these buildings into assisted living facilities. His grandfather was among his first guests in a restored building that had been converted into a senior living center. The building that is now the Guest House at the Alexander Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places. All restoration work has been done with the express intent to restore the exterior appearance to that of the authentic early Guest House. Rick’s visit to the architecture firm that designed the Alexander Inn, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in Chicago, produced an exciting find. He found the original design drawings signed by John Merrill in 1942.
“I just about fell over,” said Rick. “This had to be the smallest building that John Merrill and his firm ever designed.” This experience was truly amazing for Rick. Only someone with a strong penchant for restoring historical buildings would go to the trouble to travel to the office of the original design firm just to see if he could find the original drawings. That is what he is using as a guide in the restoration. Authentic is the word to describe Rick’s goal, and I think he is doing an amazing job of doing just that. You will agree when you see the finished product. Senior Solutions Management Group is managing the senior living center. Their website provides the details regarding how to become a resident: www.ssmgrp.com/ guest-house-alexander-inn-senior-livingoak-ridge-tennessee. Plans now call for the Guest House at the Alexander Inn to open in early June. The final interior trim, fixtures, and flooring are going in at present. There will be 64 apartments in the facility. Deposits are being taken now, and tours can be arranged by appointment. For information, call Christina Trentham at 865-293-6563.
Each month contributors from the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA) write an article for Everything Knoxville celebrating the rich heritage of our region. ETPA is a regional historic preservation organization that partners with Knox Heritage to serve a 16 county region. For more information, to become a member, or to get more involved, visit www.knoxheritage.org/ETPA.
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June 17: Kathy Griffin at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm. June 20: Superhero Saturday at the Knoxville Zoo from 10 am to 2 pm. Zoo visitors will have the chance to meet, get autographs, and pose for photos with Spider-Man and Captain America. June 20: Slide the City at Marry Costa Plaza at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum from noon to 5 pm. For more information, visit www. slidethecity.com/events/knoxville.
June 1: Mighty Musical Monday with Nostalgia at the Tennessee Theatre at noon. Free! June 1: Allen Stone at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.
June 13: 21st Annual Bark in the Park at World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn from 3 to 8 pm. For more information, visit www. humanesocietytennessee.com.
June 2: An Evening with Steve Inskeep at the Bijou Theatre at 7 pm.
June 4: Variety Thursdays concert series on Market Square from 7 to 9 pm every Thursday through June 25. Free! June 5: First Friday on Market Square, Gay Street, The Old City, and Downtown North beginning at 5 pm. June 6: Tour de Cure at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 7 am. A benefit for the American Diabetes Association. For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/tour. June 13: Big Kahuna Wing Festival at World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn from 11 am to 9 pm. Benefitting Empty Stocking Fund, Ronald McDonald House, and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. For more information, visit www.bkwfestival.com.
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June 21: Father’s Day June 25-28: Kuumba Festival in Market Square. For more information, visit www. kuumbafestival.com. June 27: Cherokee Heritage Day at James White’s Fort from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information, visit www. jameswhitesfort.org.
June 2: Jazz Tuesdays concert series on Market Square from 8 to 10 pm every Tuesday through August 25. Free! June 3: Market Square Farmers’ Market featuring products made or grown in East Tennessee. Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24, from 11 am to 2 pm and Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, from 9 am to 2 pm.
June 20: Knoxville Brewfest 2015 in downtown Knoxville from 4 to 8 pm. For more information, visit www. knoxvillebrewfest.com.
June 13: Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame 2015 Induction at the Tennessee Theatre at 7 pm. For more information, visit www.wbhof.com. June 17: Chris Stapleton at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.
June 27: Meadow Lark Music Festival at Ijams Nature Center at 12 pm. June 28: 2nd Annual Beat the Heat and Splash Pad Fun at the Town of Farragut’s McFee Park Splash Pad and Playground at 3:30 pm. For tickets, visit www. knoxvillemomsblog.com.
Entertainment
Festival on the Fourth World’s Fair Park • 4 to 10 pm
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Festival on the Fourth delivers a wide variety of family fun at the City of Knoxville’s Fourth of July celebration. The free festival begins at 4 pm and ends at approximately 10 pm at the conclusion of the fireworks display. Throughout the day, you can enjoy free activities, live music, games, paddle boats on the “Lazy River,” and food from local vendors on the Festival and Performance Lawns of World’s Fair Park. From 4 to 8 pm, Regal’s Kids Zone is sure to please kids of all ages with fun activities by Home Depot and Lego building with Bricks for Kids. Join us at 4 pm for some Americana music by Handsome and the Humbles on the Festival Lawn followed by a blend of classic rock and beach dance music by Bantum Rooster 6:15 pm. On the Performance Lawn, Bluegrass favorite Misty River will be performing at 6 pm. The musical finale will be performed, starting at 8 pm, by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra 31st Annual FREE Pilot Flying J Independence Day Concert on the World’s Fair Park’s Performance Lawn, no ticket required. Enjoy patriotic tunes such as the Star Spangled Banner and Armed Fo r c e s S a l u t e ,
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recognizable tunes including Rocky Top, 76 Trombones, music f rom Disney’s Frozen, and classics from the Sound of Music. Of course the biggest draw for many will be the free fireworks show. The pyrotechnics start at 9:35 pm. Free parking is available in the World’s Fair Park and Blackstock parking lots, as well as in the 11th Street, Locust Street, Walnut Street, State Street, and Market Square garages. ADA parking is available at the Fort Kid parking lot. The festival will be held rain or shine. Pets are not allowed, nor is alcohol. Also prohibited are personal tents and tent canopies. For more information or the complete schedule of events, call the Office of Special Events at 865-215-4248 or visit www.cityofknoxville.org/4th.
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Educator Profile
BY COURTNEY CRAIG
Jennifer Williams J
ENNIFER WILLIAMS’ philosophy
of teaching stems from the lessons her mother taught her when she was growing up: Never stop learning. That philosophy has paid off, as Jennifer has been named Knox County Schools’ High School Teacher of the Year. “It is a very humbling honor,” she said. “There are so many excellent and distinguished teachers in Knox County, and I truly appreciate the recognition by my district. On a personal level, it represents all of the hard work I have put into the last 16 years of teaching. We don’t get many accolades in this profession, and that’s why this one means so much.” Jennifer has been teaching English at Gibbs High School for 11 years. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Like most teachers, Jennifer’s days are extremely busy. “The day starts with a quick tidying up of the classroom,” said Jennifer. “I like for everything to be in place and ready for the students. I make sure that the board has the date
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and our objectives. For three 90-minute blocks, I am going nonstop. I like to interact with the students and move around the classroom as much as possible. The 10-minute breaks between classes are often taken with students coming by to ask questions or discuss SGA events or simply with the need to talk. I’m constantly on the go! In the classroom, it is a mix of different teaching strategies to keep the students engaged for the full 90-minute block.” Jennifer says the biggest challenges she faces as a teacher stem from student apathy and increasing mandates from the government. “Too many mandates are asked of teachers, and the instructional time is beginning to suffer,” she said. “Another challenge is changing the way teachers are presented in the media. Teaching is an honorable profession, but very few news stories showcase the good stories over the ones about testing,
There are so many excellent and distinguished teachers in Knox County, and I truly appreciate the recognition by my district.” cheating, etc. Still, the positive aspects outweigh the negative, which is why I continue to teach with the same passion I had when I first started.” However, seeing students’ faces light up when they understand a lesson makes it all worth it. “I love interacting with teenagers!” said Jennifer. “I love watching their faces when they suddenly realize that they get it. The invisible light bulb goes off, and it is evident that learning has occurred! I love showing the relevance of what I’m teaching to my students. I love hearing their ideas and opinions on what we are doing in the classroom. I love helping them write better. I love making my students aware of all that they can be!”
BY TOM IRMEN
Advertising Your Way Right Out of Business N
O AM O UNT of advertising
can outperform a well-thought out marketing strategy. I consistently observe companies throwing money at just about every advertising platform available without achieving the results or return on investment they had hoped for. They resemble sort of an “idea of the month” club with no long-term marketing strategy. Fortunately, this mistake can be corrected by, yes, implementing a well-thought out marketing strategy. And you’ll no doubt enjoy the savings that will result when your money stops chasing every advertising opportunity that presents itself. One common error that I have observed even more recently is the total reliance that some small businesses, particularly start-ups, place on social media. Now don’t misunderstand – social media should be a component (an important one) of your overall
One common error that I have observed even more recently is the total reliance that some small businesses, particularly start-ups, place on social media. marketing strategy. But to place your entire success on this single platform is a recipe for disaster. I know there are exceptions, but that’s all they are – exceptions. There’s much more to the story, however, than the belief, or should we call it hope, that social media is the secret sauce to your ultimate success in business. Remember, hope is not a strategy.
Business
When you drill down on just why small businesses, especially new businesses, place all of their chips on this single platform strategy, I find that it’s primarily financial in nature. The lack of capital needed to pursue other critical advertising platforms often forces entrepreneurs to hope against all the odds that social media can come to the rescue and get the job done. Social media can and likely will play an important role in your well-thought out marketing strategy. But the likelihood that you will succeed entirely from your social media marketing efforts is a long shot at best. Is it possible to advertise yourself right out of business? Sadly, the answer is yes.
B U S I N E S S B A S I C S by Beth Townsend
The Realty of Reality TV R ECENTLY I ATTENDED a
luncheon with a few hundred business people. The main attraction of the gathering was a speaker who stood at the podium to share her life story. Without shame, she shared with transparency. She didn’t tone down her mistakes nor did she shy away from personal decisions she’d made that had wreaked havoc in her life, as well as those she cared most about. For the 20 minutes she spoke, she smiled as if to serve proudly as a shining example. There is hope no matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done. As she intertwined her business life with her personal one, it was evident she had learned the two could not be separated. Decisions in one area had a cause and effect in the other. Yet as she shared, we heard how success had found its way into her messy life. Her newfound happiness was evident in her confident disposition. She had learned enough from her mistakes to share such lessons for the benefit of others. As the audience listened, you could have heard a pin drop. Authenticity: We find little of it in a
world where imagery has become the new currency. How you look seems to take precedence over where you’ve been. What you do is more important than who you are. And, sadly, often what is “posted” becomes the standard by which we must live by. Popularity for reality television is at an all-time high. Many channels have their own titles, ranging from swamps and food to surgery and many topics in between. Seems there are few limits to what becomes feature programming that invites others to tune in to the life of another. Yet many appear to be scripted and so far fetched that an assumption can often be made that there seems to be little reality in reality TV. Such as life. We’ve all made mistakes. Many of us have wreaked our own havoc like our speaker had done. Yet her purpose was clear – to offer hope, encourage, and serve as an example that it’s not so much about where you’ve been but where you are going. The extended standing ovation she received at the end of her presentation was evidence that one thing we long for more of in our culture of perfectionism – reality in life.
There is nothing like a great story. What is yours? Why watch reality TV when you write your own script every day? Real people. True friends. Authentic relationships. The ability to speak of mistakes without feeling like an outcast. The freedom to learn from others and seek renewal. Surely our speaker had pain as the result of some of her decisions. It took courage to share what she did, yet she was unashamed. Many left having been deeply moved by her story. Reality TV? Yes! It happens every day. On the channel we call life. In the places we call home and work. What do we learn from such stories? Let’s get real. Beth Townsend is a dynamic freelance speaker and writer and can be reached at 225.910.7426. Follow her blog at http://bethtownsend.wordpress.com. June 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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Family Life
BY W E N DY JAC K S O N
Signs Your Teen May Be in Trouble SOMETIMES IT’S OBVIOUS
if your teen is in trouble. Household life generally takes a nose dive. There’s tension in the home. Deception, outbursts, and an overall bad attitude may resonate from your child. There may also be outside issues such as problems with school, peers, or even the police. But sometimes the signs of a troubled teen aren’t so obvious. You can’t always tell in advance when your child is having problems, yet there are often clues that all is not well. The older your child gets, watch for the following signs, which may indicate depression, self-abusive behavior, or serious trouble. School Changes Most teens have a groove when it comes to school. They’ll excel, get along fine, or just get by. Whatever the pattern, if it changes, ask what’s going on. There may be something at school that’s troubling your teen, or something outside of school (such as family or health issues) may be impacting your child’s normal pattern. If you discover your teen has missed school without you knowing, investigate what he was doing. Staying at home may be a sign of depression or that he’s hiding from a
situation. If he was hanging out with friends, it could mean your teen is involved with the wrong crowd. If he was alone with a new romantic interest, your teen may be sexually active. Changes in Peers Most all kids play around with their identity when they enter adolescence and the teen years. It’s also ok to make new friends. But if your teen has lost contact with all his old friends, has no friends, or suddenly has a new best friend and no time for anyone else, don’t jump to conclusions, but do check it out. Touch base with your teen and see what’s up. Everything may be fine. However, if your teen’s old friends don’t want to be around him anymore, his behavior is different from the norm, and/or he is also having changes in his school groove, trouble could be brewing. Go With Your Instincts Parents can generally sense when something isn’t right with their child. You may not know what’s bugging him, but you know that his behavior is different and goes beyond the normal changes of adolescence. If your child seems to treat you different and is more negative toward you, keep in mind that children
and teens often perceive mom and dad as an extension of themselves. This means if they feel bad about themselves, they ’ll often treat you badly. No matter how your teen behaves, treat him as you’d like to be treated. Approach your children with love and respect, and they’ll sense the care and concern you have – whether they outwardly seem to appreciate it or not. Teens have a strong desire to be respected and treated as individuals. By approaching your child this way, many problems can be uncovered and resolved within the family. If you discover issues that are beyond your ability to help your teen fix or cope with, enlist the help of important adults in the child’s life such as coaches, teachers, the clergy, or seek help and guidance from outside resources. Wendy Jackson is a freelance writer based in Blount County, Tennessee. Her work can be found in various print markets, as well as online. She has been writing for Everything Knoxville since its start-up in 2007.
E T I Q U E T T E by Monica Irvine
Dining Etiquette Tips E
VERY NOW AND THEN it’s
a good idea to brush up on our dining etiquette skills to make sure we’re sending the right messages when dining with others. Remember that table manners are not just about which fork to eat with, but they have more to do with the idea that the way we eat sends unspoken messages to the people we’re dining with that we either value their dining experience (and, in turn, them) or we don’t. That’s why it matters. It’s always going to be about helping those around us feel comfortable and valued. Often I hear parents say things like, “Does it really matter if my kids know which side of the plate the fork goes on?” My answer, “Yes, absolutely it matters.” Why? Because not knowing sets our children up for embarrassing moments, uncomfortable situations, and an overall feeling of awkwardness and lack of self-confidence. Do we really want that for our
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children? I hope not. With that said, here are a few reminders: » Create a story, riddle, song, or whatever it takes, but memorize a proper table setting. This way you’ll never accidentally take your neighbor’s fork or glass because you don’t know which side yours is on. » Once you touch your napkin or utensils, they are never to touch the table again. That’s why your napkin remains in your lap until everyone is exiting the table, and that’s why your utensils remain on your plate at all times once they have been touched. » Your posture at the table speaks volumes about how you feel about the meal, the company, and your overall mood. Send the message of happiness, confidence, and interest by sitting with your back straight, never leaning over towards your plate. » A lady and a gentleman never lick anything at the table. You do not lick your fingers, plates,
bowls, utensils, etc. » A lady and a gentleman are extremely careful to never make any type of noise when dining. » A lady and a gentleman know that it’s not polite to look “over eager” to eat. Remember that you sit down to dine for dual purposes – to reconnect with the people you love or to do business in addition to filling your stomach. Remember to use restraint while dining. These are just some fun reminders that I hope will help your next dining experience be more enjoyable.
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Matthew B. Doppelt, D.O. Board Certified Dermatologist
ATTOOS HAVE BECOME increasingly popular.
Before PicoSure
After PicoSure
Before PicoSure
After PicoSure
Before PicoSure
After PicoSure
Approximately 40% of people in the U.S. between the ages of 26-40 have at least one tattoo. However, the incidence of tattoo regret has also increased. A recent poll suggests that about 20% of individuals regret getting a tattoo. Fortunately, for those who rue their tattoo, the practice of tattoo removal has just recently taken a gigantic revolutionary step. Before lasers were used, people desiring to have their tattoos removed suffered through various procedures such as acid treatments, dermabrasion, salabrasion, and non-selective laser ablation. These procedures frequently resulted in significant scarring and left open the opportunity for serious infection. Surgical excision and subsequent skin grafting, while effective, also caused disfigurement. For decades, Charlatans have been hawking tattoo removal creams. At best, these creams are ineffective. At worst, they are expensive and can cause noticeable scarring. In the 1990s, physicians began employing Q-switched lasers to treat unwanted tattoos. While fairly effective, these lasers generally require at least 12 treatments and often as many as 18 or more. Q-switched lasers remained the gold standard for tattoo removal until the release of the PicoSure laser in 2013. With its picosecond pulse duration, the PicoSure laser literally shatters tattoo ink into microscopic dust-like particles that can then be eliminated by the body. The result is that it takes less than half the treatments of Q-switched lasers to remove a tattoo. In a published scientific study, 100% of patients obtained greater than 75% clearance after two to four treatments with the PicoSure laser. I had been evaluating the PicoSure laser prior to its FDA clearance. While this laser can treat all tattoo colors, what held me back from adopting this exciting technology was its inconsistent results with red ink. This concern has been specifically addressed by the addition of a 532 nm wavelength, which is designed to more effectively treat red, orange, and yellow tattoo ink colors. Even with the new gold standard PicoSure laser, tattoo removal remains a tricky business. As a board certified dermatologist at Southeastern Dermatology Consultants, I will be on-site to directly oversee your treatment and ensure the best possible outcome in the fewest number of sessions. Please schedule a complimentary consultation to see if this procedure is right for you.
Southeastern Dermatology Consultants 1924 Pinnacle Pointe Way, Suite 300 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.474.8800 www.drdoppelt.com
Schedule your complimentary consultation today! MATTHEW B. DOPPELT, D.O. BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST
865.474.8800 | www.drdoppelt.com | 1924 Pinnacle Pointe Way, Suite 300 | Knoxville, TN 37922