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From the Publisher IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, you probably are excited at the prospect of spring, especially after this challenging winter season. Temperatures are now on the rise, and although there might be a cold snap on occasion, I know it’s short lived as spring pushes through. During the colder days that keep us indoors, a type of “cabin fever” sets in, which makes it undesirable to venture out. But warmer days invite us to get outdoors and enjoy the area such as hiking in the mountains, cleaning up the winter debris in the yard, shopping the area’s boutiques, and attending area events such as musicals, theatre presentations, and workshops and lectures. One such upcoming April event we’re highlighting in this edition is a series hosted at Central Baptist Bearden and presented by world-renowned biblical scholar, Dr.

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Ben Witherington. This free, three-day presentation takes place at Central Baptist Bearden in Knoxville, and we encourage you to attend this teaching that is not only thought provoking, but of such a high caliber. Another upcoming event in May is the Tennessee Theatre’s “Stars on Stage” fundraiser. Kenny Rogers is the headline performer, and all proceeds will benefit the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation, which supports ongoing operations and maintenance of the theatre. Tickets for this event are now on sale, so don’t miss Kenny and a chance to support our downtown Knoxville treasure, the historic Tennessee Theatre. March is a transitional month between winter and spring, so bear with the crazy weather. Also, don’t forget to turn your clocks one hour forward on March 9th! Let PUBLISHER + EDITOR IN CHIEF spring begin!

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Archaeological Discovery in Turkey Opens New Possibilities for Knoxville Bible Studies World-Renowned Biblical Scholar, Dr. Ben Witherington, Explores the Implications The Roy & Joyce Cope Wyatt Lecture Series Featuring Dr. Ben Witherington Central Baptist Bearden April 27-28-29 at 7 pm each evening

AST YEAR the Roy & Joyce Cope Wyatt Lecture Series was established at Central Baptist Bearden. The purpose is to bring world-renowned Biblical scholars to East Tennessee to hold a lecture series for people who want to grow deeper in Biblical understanding. “The subject matter is sometimes challenging but always thought-provoking,” explains Dr. Wade Bibb, senior pastor of Central Baptist Bearden. “These Biblical scholars study all around the world, and it’s rare that we have the opportunity to be part of such high caliber teaching.” New Testament scholDr. Wade Bibb, ar, Dr. Ben Witherington, Senior Pastor teaches this year’s lectures, and this is how he summarizes the content of his three-day series:

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In 1993, archaeologist Klaus Schmidt and his team were digging in Southeastern Turkey when they found the oldest temple in the world – a Göbeckli Tepe. The site dates between 8,000-10,000 B.C., making it the oldest religious site on earth. It is a religion specific site, as there is no sign of human habitation there at all. To date, only three of the stone circles have been unearthed, with startling results. The stone columns have images of ancient animals (presumably for sacrifice) and priests carved in them. Why is this of importance to Biblical Studies in East Tennessee, you may ask? The dominant theory of anthropologists and sociologists when it comes to religion is that civilization came first, and then religion as a palliative, as a way of keeping people in harmony with each other and the gods. In fact, they suggest that humans were first hunter gatherers, then when they began to cultivate agriculture, they necessarily became sedentary, and religion followed as an add for reasons just described. This theory has now been proven quite wrong. As far back as we can trace human life, there is evidence

that humans have been profoundly religious, expending huge amounts of energy and time to build religious sites, where one would find priests, temples, and sacrifices. Bear in mind that Göbeckli Tepe predates: 1) the Pyramids by thousands of years, 2) Stonehenge and similar standing stone circles by even more thousands of years, 3) the great floods in the ANE recorded in both the Old Testament and in the document entitled Babylonian Genesis. Also, if we ask where exactly Göbeckli Tepe is, the answer is in the fertile crescent between the Tigris and the Euphrates, two of the rivers mentioned as flowing from the Garden of Eden. Also of note is the fact that Göbeckli Tepe is very close to Mt. Ararat and the whole Ararat mountain range. Join us for this three-day lecture series, where we will examine this remarkable archaeological discovery and discuss its possible implications for Biblical studies. We will be arguing that human beings have always been inherently religious; profoundly religious as far back as we can trace human existence. If we ask why, the second lecture will address this question – talking about what it means to say “we are created in the image of God.” The third lecture focuses on “a singular Jesus in a pluralistic world.” Each lecture begins at 7 pm in the Sanctuary of Central Baptist Bearden and is presented as a free gift to the Knoxville community.

– Dr. Ben Witherington

More About Dr. Ben Witherington: Bible scholar, Ben Witherington, is Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and on the doctoral faculty at St. Andrews University in Scotland. A graduate of UNC, Chapel Hill, he went on to receive the M.Div. degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from the University of Durham in England. He is now considered one of the top evangelical scholars in the world The Roy & Joyce and is an elected member of the prestiCope Wyatt Lecture gious SNTS, a society dedicated to New Series With Testament studies. Dr. Ben Witherington Witherington has also taught at Ashland Theological Seminary, Vanderbilt April 27-28-29, 2014 University, Duke Divinity School, and Central Baptist Bearden Gordon-Conwell. A popular lecturer, 7 pm each evening Witherington has presented seminars for Lectures are free churches, colleges, and biblical meetings not only in the United States, but also in Everyone is welcome! England, Estonia, Russia, Europe, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Australia. He has also led tours to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. Witherington has written more than 40 books, including “The Jesus Quest” and “The Paul Quest,” both of which were selected as top biblical studies works by Christianity Today. He also writes for many church and scholarly publications and is a frequent contributor to the Pathos website. Along with many interviews on radio networks across the country, Witherington has been seen on the History Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, The Discovery Channel, A&E, and the PAX Network.

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To Headline Tennessee Theatre’s “Stars on Stage” egendary artist Kenny Rogers, best known for country hits like “The Gambler” and “Islands in the Stream,” will headline the Tennessee Theatre’s annual “Stars on Stage” fundraiser on Saturday, May 17, at 8 pm. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation to support ongoing operations and maintenance for the theatre in the coming year. ROGERS BRINGS to Knoxville his signature raspy vocals and passion for music that has engaged audiences for more than five decades. He has sold more than 120 million records worldwide, recorded more than 65 albums, and is the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) eighth best-selling male artist of all time with one Diamond, 19 Platinum, and 31 Gold albums. “Stars on Stage is our only annual fundraising event, and we rely on its proceeds for our operation and maintenance budget for the year,” said Becky Hancock, Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation interim executive director. “Stars on Stage continues the rich tradition of world-class performers appearing at the Tennessee Theatre who truly embody the soul and passion we all feel 8

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for this community treasure.” In 2013, Rogers was recognized for his contributions to the industry and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Though mainly known for his country music, Rogers has branched out to other genres, including jazz, folk, rock, pop and, most recently, gospel. “Stars on Stage” guests can expect a healthy mix of country classics like “Lucille” and “Lady,” as well as songs from his new gospel album, “The Love of God.” The veteran artist reached a new demographic by appearing at the Tennessee music festival “Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival” in Manchester, Tennessee, in 2012 – a performance that “Billboard” listed as number three in its Top 10 list of performances at the festival. “We hope that guests attend this event to enjoy music from the incomparable Kenny Rogers, as well as to support this iconic community asset,” said Hancock. The Tennessee Theatre will also announce the results of its 85th Anniversary Sustainability Campaign at the fundraiser. The Sustainability Campaign will create an endowment fund to maintain the beautiful, historic theatre building for generations to come. The campaign ensures the theatre

has sufficient funds for continuing maintenance and emergency repairs to the historic Knoxville landmark, using interest from the endowment fund. Tickets for “Stars on Stage” are now available for purchase. Regular admission tickets for the Kenny Rogers concert are available for $57 (plus applicable service fees) at Knoxville Tickets outlets, by phone at 865684-1200, at the Tennessee Theatre box office on Clinch Avenue, and online at www. tennesseetheatre.com. Doors open to general ticket holders at 7 pm. The “Stars on Stage” exclusive VIP preshow reception in the theatre’s balcony includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a silent auction featuring autographed musical instruments and memorabilia, unique experience packages, and other surprises. The bar and hors d’oeuvres area will be available throughout the concert for VIP ticketholders. VIP tickets are $250 and $175 (plus applicable service fees) and include a tax-deductible donation to the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation. The reception will begin at 6 pm. Group VIP seating for individual and corporate hosts is also available by contacting the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation at 865-684-1200. Photo by Piper Ferguson

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Whole Grain Recipes BY MICHELLE SAMPLES

Millet and Asparagus Salad

Those Extra Winter Pounds – Reduction by Addition SPRING IS JUST around the corner, and after sitting around all winter, many of us have accumulated a few pounds we don’t need. Of course this is a year-round problem also, as America has become one of the most overweight countries in history. The problem is getting worse. Obesity rates for adults in the U.S. were near 13% in 1962 and had risen to 35% by 2010, according to the Center for Disease Control. Americans eat exceedingly beyond their need. In order to rectify this situation in an enduring way, it is necessary to understand the cause. One theory holds that the vagus nerve is unable to properly convey to the brain that the stomach is full. Psychological reasons also may come into play, as food in a stressful society is often used for comfort and reward. One of the most useful theories is that of insulin release. When blood sugar rises abruptly, insulin is excreted to help remove the excess. But there are insulin receptors in the brain also, and when stimulated, these receptors notify the body that it needs more food. If we then eat more insulin producing sugar, a vicious cycle ensues, and we seem to never really get satisfied no matter how much we eat. Attempts to lose weight with fad diets and food restrictions are temporary at best. If we restrict ourselves to certain foods, almost inevitably our cravings for those foods eventually break down our willpower. However, thousands of people have successfully reduced their weight, and kept it off for decades, by adding certain traditional foods to their daily fare. Whole grains such as brown rice, barley, whole wheat, millet, oats,

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rye, and buckwheat have been the staple of almost every civilization in history. Only in the last century has their role in human nutrition been reduced in industrialized nations, and the corresponding incidence rate of obesity is clear. When whole grains are consumed at every meal, the carbohydrates they contain are complex and are broken down into glucose slowly over time; therefore, there is no insulin spike like the one seen when simple sugars are consumed. Without the insulin spike, we are less likely to experience hunger between meals. We eat less but are nourished more. The more we eat these grains in their whole form, rather than in processed forms such as flour, the more nourishing they will be. But it is important to consume a substantial portion of grains at every meal, otherwise that vicious cycle will begin again. So this spring, break out your walking shoes, your tennis rackets, your hiking gear, and enjoy the fitness and energy level you’ve hoped for by nourishing your body with whole grains. Then watch the pounds fall off without those cravings. 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.

› 1 cup hulled millet › 2 cups boiling water › Pinch sea salt › 1/2 lb asparagus tips › 1/2 cup diced shallots › 1/4 cup diced carrots › 1/4 cup diced daikon › 2 tsp grated ginger › 1 tsp toasted sesame seed oil › 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley › 2 tsp grated orange rind Wash millet. Drain. Toast in skillet until lightly brown. Pour into boiling water and add salt. Cover and simmer for 20 min. Set aside. To pan add oil and sauté shallots, carrots, daikon, asparagus, and ginger for 2 min. Toss in millet. Garnish with minced parsley and orange rind.

Basmati Rice with Vegetables › 2 cups brown basmati rice › 3 1/4 cups water › 10 strands saffron › 1/4 cup cubed carrots › 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen) › 1/2 cup diced onion › 1 cup cubed shitake mushroom › 1 tsp toasted sesame seed oil › 1/2 tsp sea salt › 1 scallion, sliced Wash rice and add to pan. Add water, saffron, and salt and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 30 min. Add carrots, onion, peas, and mushrooms. Cook covered for 8 min. Toss together with sesame seed oil. Garnish with sliced scallions.

Barley Chickpea Stew › 1 cup pearl barley › 2 cups cooked chickpeas › 5 cups water › 1 cup chopped onion › 2 cups rutabaga, cubed › 2 stalks celery, sliced › 5 cups spinach › 2 tsp sea salt or to taste › 1 tsp coriander Add water and barley to pan. Cover and cook for 30 min. Add onion, rutabaga, celery, cooked chickpeas, salt, and coriander. Cover and simmer for 20 min. Add spinach and simmer for 3 min. Garnish with scallions. Serve warm.

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Doors will open at 6:00 pm for cocktails and appetizers with a dinner following at 7:00 pm. The evening is comprised of dinner, a silent auction, and musical entertainment compliments of The Pop Rox. The special guest speaker will be comedian Leanne Morgan. Tickets are $125 a person, or you can reserve a table of 10 or 12 and pay $110 per person. Save $15 per person if you get a group of your friends or family to come with you. Ticket prices include dinner, dessert, and complimentary beer and wine. To reserve your seat or table, contact Misty Barger at mbarger@butterflyfund.org.

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ARTitude: Inspired Creations Celebrating Courage & Survivorship FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 7-10 PM CHEROKEE MILLS, 2230 SUTHERLAND AVENUE IN KNOXVILLE THIS EVENING of celebration will feature a silent auction and artist marketplace filled with inspired creations designed by East Tennessee’s most talented artisans! The silent auction will showcase one-ofa-kind works for the home and garden, with the marketplace offering guests an opportunity to view and purchase pieces from local participants crafting works in a variety of artistic mediums. All proceeds will benefit Cancer Support Community East Tennessee,

a non-profit organization providing support services of education and hope at no charge to individuals and families affected by cancer for the past 24 years. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door and include two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres/cash bar. Discount pricing available when purchasing eight or more tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.CancerSupportET.org or contact Margaux CowanBanker at MCowan-Banker@ CancerSupportET.org.

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East Tennessee Kidney Foundation 2014 Lucky Kidney Run 6K/2K Walk A 6K running course and 2K walking course will be offered, starting at Krutch Park Extension and running down Gay Street to Historic 4th and Gill neighborhood. There are more than 1,500 dialysis patients in East Tennessee alone, and many come from low-income households and cannot afford to reach their life-dependent dialysis treatments. ETKF helps low-income d i a l y s i s p a t i e nt s w i t h transportation to and from dialysis treatments. ETKF is a unique foundation in that our mission is to serve local East Tennesseans. All our efforts and fundraising events focus on our local community, and all contributions made will always

Saturday, March 8th, at 9 am THE LUCKY KIDNEY RUN 6K/2K

Walk, benefiting the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF), is a fun and family-oriented fundraising event that calls attention to the prevention and detection of, and education about, kidney disease, dialysis, and the need for organ donation, all while promoting health and wellness in our region.

When: Saturday, March 8th, at 9 am Where: Krutch Park Extension on Gay Street in downtown Knoxville How: Register online at www.E TKidney. org or by phone at 865-288-735 1 Teams: Organize a team! Challen ge your friends! Both 2K and 6K teams available. Register online or call us today.

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stay in East Tennessee. Our local community has given much support to ETKF, and many members of the community will be participating in our Fun Run, including dialysis patients, family members, organ transplant recipients and donors, co-workers, friends, and those committed to promoting good health and well-being in our community. Everyone is welcome; the more the merrier! Wear your green and festive Irish, shamrock, etc. attire!

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in daily life – every waking minute, the eyes are working hard to see the world around us. Are you taking important steps to ensure the health of your eyes for years to come? Forty percent of Americans worry more about losing their eyesight than their ability to walk or hear, according to the American Optometric Association’s annual American Eye-Q survey. AOA conducts Save Your Vision Month annually in March to help people preserve vision throughout their lifetime. “It’s easy to incorporate steps into your daily routine to ensure healthy eyes and vision,” says Dr. Mitchell T. Munson, president of the AOA. “Eating right, protecting against UV rays, and visiting your local eye doctor on a yearly basis are just a few things that can help keep your eyes and vision strong.” Consider these five steps for a lifetime of eye health:

2. PROTECT AGAINST UV RAYS

Long-term exposure to the sun poses significant risk not just to your skin, but to your eyes as well. No matter what the season, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses, choosing a pair that blocks more than 95% of UVA and more than 99% of UVB radiation. The AOA provides more information and tips for selection of sunglasses at www.aoa.org.

4. EAT YOUR GREENS 1. SCHEDULE YEARLY COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS

Eye care should begin early in life. The AOA urges parents to bring infants six to 12 months of age to their local optometrist for a thorough assessment. Millions of children (up to age 19) now have access to yearly comprehensive eye exams and follow-up care and treatment, such as eyeglasses, through their local doctor of optometry. Comprehensive exams performed by an optometrist not only evaluate a patient’s vision, but can also detect certain serious health problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

As part of a healthy diet, eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day – particularly the leafy green variety. Six nutrients – antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, essential fatty acids, vitamins C and E, and the mineral zinc – have been identified as helping to protect eyesight and promote eye health. Since the body doesn’t make these nutrients naturally, it’s important that they are incorporated into a daily diet and, in some cases, supplemented with vitamins.

3. GIVE YOUR EYES A BREAK FROM DIGITAL DEVICE USE

Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital devices such as tablets and smartphones. This constant eye activity increases the risk for computer vision syndrome (CVS) and can cause problems such as dry eye, eyestrain, headaches, neck and/or backache, and fatigue. The AOA recommends that people practice the 20/20/20 rule (every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away).

5. PRACTICE SAFE WEAR AND CARE OF CONTACT LENSES

More than 40 million Americans use contact lenses to improve vision. While some adhere to the medical guidelines for wearing contacts, many are breaking the rules and putting their vision at risk. Contact lens wearers who don’t follow their optometrist’s recommendations for use and wear can experience symptoms such as blurred or fuzzy vision, red or irritated eyes, pain in and around the eyes, or a more serious condition in which the cornea becomes inflamed, also known as keratitis. For more information, visit www.contactlenssafety.org. March 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

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Fountain City Art Center Presents an “Illuminated” Art Exhibit

Blue Glass by Genie Even

Tennessee Roads by Cody Swaggerty

FCAC’S 3RD ANNUAL Theme Show,

“Illumination,” was open to all artists in both 2-D and 3-D media. The show has 88 stunning pieces in oils, watercolors, pastels, photography, and mixed media. The public is encouraged to view the show through March 22. On that final evening at 7 pm, the Fountain City Art Center and LeGrand Music Studio will be sponsoring “The Brazilian Quartet”

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Gourd lamp by Judy Sells

The Best of Show Award Watercolor by Lee Edge

3 metal necklaces by Renita Andrews

with Richard Miller. The judge for “Illumination” was wellknown area artist, Ann Birdwell, who had the task of choosing the 10 works that best illustrated the theme. Awards went to Lee Edge for a watercolor, Best of Show; Clark Miller for a photo, 1st Place; Kate McCullough for a watercolor, 2nd Place; and Yvonne Bartholomew-Thomas for an oil, 3rd Place.

Six Honorable Mentions were awarded to Genie Even, Aurora H. Bull, Charles E. Williams, Jr., Denise Retallack, Judy Sells, and Betty Fortenberry. The Fountain City Art Center currently offers many new classes and workshops for all ages. Call us for a schedule at 865-357-2787 or visit www.fountaincityartctr.com. We are located in the old Fountain City Library building at 213 Hotel Avenue.

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The Dreaded “A” Word: Allowance THE FAMILY BUDGET allots for the needs of children such as clothing and childcare. It also allots for personal interests and wants such as sports, music lessons, and more. Because so much money is being spent on children already, it can be tough to decide if a child should also be given an allowance. I’m a parent who did decide to give my children an allowance. I felt the benefits of it as a teaching tool was priceless and worth the extra expense to my family budget. Allowances help teach children about money and financial responsibility. Most experts agree that children as young as age seven can benefit from being given an allowance. So, how much do you give your children? That will be dependent upon their ages and your income. The amount given should be adequate enough to meet small needs, but it should not be so much that they can go out and purchase everything they want from week to week. Part of having an allowance is teaching children that to acquire some things in life you must have determination and patience. 24

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For instance, if you give your eight year old $10 per week and she wants something that costs $30, it teaches her that she must save a portion of her allowance each week so she can make the purchase. In regards to chores around the home, being part of a family involves having responsibilities. Chores and allowances should not be tied too closely together. Children should be required to help out simply because they’re part of the family, not because they expect money in return. Many parents will post a weekly list on the refrigerator of additional chores children may opt to do on top of their normal chores. In return for their initiative, extra money is added to their allowance. If you do opt to give your children an allowance, it’s wise to require that a portion of it be saved. This money should be considered their “future” money, and it shouldn’t be allowed to go toward purchases. A good rule of thumb is children should put 10% of their money into a savings account. Instilling this kind of habit into children when they’re young can save them from a lot of financial hardship when

they’re adults. On top of saving 10%, some parents require that their children also allot a small percentage of their allowance toward a charity or religion. This is a personal choice for each family. There is no right or wrong answer. If you do decide to give your children an allowance, it can be hard to watch them spend their money on impulsive or frivolous purchases. Yet, allowing them to make these mistakes is an important learning tool. Of course you should always be on hand and ready to give advice if your children ask for it, but you should not be the one making the decision about how your children spend their money. After all, an allowance is supposed to be a teaching aid. 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.

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THE 13TH ANNUAL fashion show fundraiser,

“A Celebration of New Spring Fashions,” to benefit Historic Ramsey House will be held March 25th at Cherokee Country Club, 5138 Lyons View Pike in Knoxville. Guests may enjoy shopping in the boutique from 10:30 am until noon. A variety of merchandise will be offered from area vendors, including jewelry, clothing and accessories, gifts, accessories for the home, flowers, and plants. During the luncheon and fashion show beginning at noon, a selection of fashions will be presented by five area stores. A number of door prizes will be presented at the end of the show. The cost for the luncheon and fashion show is $50 per person. It is open to the public by reservation. Reservations can be made with a check payable and mailed to Historic Ramsey House at 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914 by March 18th. For more information, call 865-6752008 or Historic Ramsey House at 865-546-0745.

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If you have someone in your life that seems impossible to buy for, then you just haven’t visited Honeysuckle Rose Boutique in historic Wears Valley. No matter what the occasion – birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, showers, holidays, corporate, you name it – Honeysuckle Rose Boutique offers an extensive selection of gifts for both him and her that are certain to amaze, surprise, and inspire. These aren’t gifts you’ll find at the box stores.

HOW ABOUT personal care products from The Naked Bee? Unpretentious, and just good for you, these quality products contain “all of the good stuff, none of the bad stuff™,” including 70% organic skin conditioning lotion and moisturizer for the hands and body. For the gourmet, savor dips and relishes from Robert Rothshild Farm, including Onion Blossom Horseradish and Pineapple and Haberna dips. Also, roasted right here in the Great Smoky Mountains is the rich, highest quality, fresh roasted coffee from Vienna Coffee Company, which uses only 100% Arabica “specialty” grade green coffee beans. Have you ever heard of the Southern Sippin’ Jar? Well, it’s just about the most elegant drinking glass in the south. Crafted from a mason jar with a stem base, it’s perfect for wine, soda, or maybe a handcrafted beer that’s all the rage today. Both a home décor item and specialty, smokeless, odorless candle, unique candles from Massie Creek incorporate fall harvest, spring flowers, summer berries, and more elements found in nature. Incorporated into designer decanters, these candles use fiberglass wicks and liquid paraffin that allow the contents of each candle decanter to beautifully complement the décor of every room in your home. For the woman in your life, be sure to check out our stunning new collection of hand-crafted earrings from Jody Coyote, featuring glass beads, crystals, sterling silver, pewter, and brass. This is just a small sample of our five rooms filled with gifts that’s available for you to browse and select from. Know someone who is impossible to shop for? Visit us at Honeysuckle Rose Boutique in historic Wears Valley, because you’ve been shopping at all the wrong places. Honeysuckle Rose Boutique

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Exciting and Wearable Spring 2014 Fashion Trends HAT DO boxy

and cropped, collarless and bomber-style jackets have in common? They are the trendy silhouettes for spring 2014. Paired with anything, including dresses, slacks, skirts, or jeans, this fashion forward jacket makes the right statement for this season. March in Tennessee can be cool, and every woman needs the appropriate jacket to take her from office to weekend. If you are tired of the skinny pant, embrace the wide-leg trouser. (“Annie Hall,” feel validated!) This look is back and in a big way. Flattering and feminine on every body style, the wide-leg trouser is this season’s fashion forward pant style. Contrast collar button down shirts

are trending again, as are tea-length skirts. Sweater dressing, including knits in cotton fabrications, are not only comfortable, but they are weight-right for the spring season. Pastels colorations are everywhere, likely a nod to the feminine focus for spring 2014. Iridescent is the “can’t miss” coloration for accessories. Fringe is also showing up in accessories. Be it on your handbag, your shoes, or your jewelry, jazz up your spring style with fringe. Speaking of accessories, the clutch purse is a have to have purchase. Be it snakeskin in fabrication or cross body bag in style, buy a clutch handbag! Soft satchel bags are also a major spring trend.

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Historical Society (ETHS) invites nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence in the field of history. Each year the society recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, programming, and interpretation of the region’s history. The awards have been presented each year since 1982.

Awards are in four categories: The Award of Distinction recognizes a special project, such as publications, building preservation, or special program, such as a conference, heritage event, publication, lecture series, or other. History in the Media Award is pre-

sented to someone in the field of television, radio, newspaper, magazine, or Internet for outstanding contributions to the promotion of our region’s history.

Teaching Excellence Award is for outstanding or innovative teaching of history at any level, grades one through adult education. The Society’s most prestigious recognition is the Ramsey Award for Lifetime Achievement. This

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Harlem Globetrotters March 18 • 7 pm Thompson-Boling Arena THE WORLD FAMOUS Harlem Globetrotters will

be back in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 18, for another night of family fun. The Harlem Globetrotters began in 1926 as the Savoy Big Five. Now, more than 85 years and 20,000 games later, the team has become one of the most recognizable franchises in sports. Tickets are selling faster than ever for the Harlem Globetrotters 2014 "Fans Rule" World Tour, a live experience for all ages! For more information, visit www.tbarena.com or www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

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 offices in St. Louis and Clearwater, 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 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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into Healthy, Beautiful Skin at Spa 9700 SPA 9700 IS EXCITED to announce its latest special event featuring Glo Therapeutics and Glo Minerals on Thursday, April 10, from 2:00 until 7:00 by appointment. You will receive our Antioxidant Express Facial, Glo Minerals Makeup Application, $50.00 in Glo Products (your choice), and, if you purchase an additional $35.00 in products, a gift with purchase from Glo. All of this for $60.00. The Antioxidant Express Facial is recommended for dry skin, uneven tone, aging skin, dull skin, and sensitive skin. Every step of the Antioxidant Express Facial incorporates nutrientrich ingredients to guard against free radicals and environments damage, leaving your skin smoother, softer, and glo-ing from the inside out. Protect and repair your skin in no time! The protocol for this effective facial includes chemical exfoliation with a Lactic peel, but there is no “down time.” The results are beautiful! Afterward is your chance to try the new introductions of Glo Mineral Makeup for spring. There are new lip and eye colors, new eyeliner, and so much more. If you haven’t experienced the new Luxe Mineral Makeup with diamond dust, this will be a great time to do that, too. The response to it has been unbelievable. We have lots of new arrivals in our boutique, too. We’ve added a couple of new lines of jewelry, in addition to new offerings from our old favorites. Tunics, beach cover-ups, handbags, luggage, pajamas, robes, and candles are just a few of the categories with something new for you to see. Also, during our special event, you can get 10% off any retail purchase (excluding skincare and makeup). Our special events are always very popular and almost always sell out. We’ll have food and door prizes, too! To reserve your spot, call us at 865-357-7721. Spa 9700

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March 21 at 2 & 6 pm Knoxville Civic Coliseum GRAB YOUR TIARAS and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure. Mickey and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior's hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Get swept up in the excitement as Sofia and her family prepare for a royal celebration

that helps us all learn the true meaning of being a princess with a special appearance by Cinderella. Then it's off to Never Land where Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby, with a little help from Peter Pan, battle Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a mysterious volcano. It's danger and dueling on the high seas as Jake discovers what it takes to be a true hero. Filled with new music, amazing effects, thrilling action, and endless surprises, your family will sing, shout, and soar into the action when Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure sails into your town. For more information, visit www.knoxville coliseum.com.

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"Bling Up" for Spring “Bling Up” at the All-New Sweetwater Flower Shop & The Mansion Restaurant • Scarves • Jewelry • Handbags • Women's Accessories • Home Decor • Florals • Gifts • Fresh Flowers

The Mansion Restaurant

Sweetwater Flower Shop 118 W. North Street • Sweetwater, TN 37874

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for Spring

AS YOU HAVE NO DOUBT already discov-

ered, things have changed, and in a big way, at the all-new Sweetwater Flower Shop in historic downtown Sweetwater. Just in time for spring, Sweetwater Flower Shop is displaying its full line of spring fashion items, including ladies’ handbags, jewelry, scarves, and accessories. Now is the perfect time to accessorize your wardrobe by selecting from their extensive selection of women’s scarves, available in a variety of stunning colors and textures, as well as designer-inspired necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. How about completing your ensemble with a new purse or handbag from the shop’s large selection? That’s why we say “bling up for spring” at the all-new Sweetwater Flower Shop. There’s no need to shop until you drop at Swe e twate r F l owe r S h o p. B u t w hy n o t drop in the shop’s The Mansion Restaurant that everybody’s raving about and enjoy some great southern fare, including shrimp and grits? Did you know that The Mansion Restaurant is open to host your special event, including anniversaries, birthdays, showers, corporate, and even weddings? Throughout the year, it is also open for many holidays. Visit The Mansion Restaurant regularly online for special events and menu changes. Sweetwater Flower Shop is also your perfect venue for not only “blinging up” your wardrobe, but for “blinging up” your home as well. They have an extensive selection of gifts, home décor items, and florals that can help you welcome spring at your home after this long winter. Don’t see exactly the floral you like? No problem at all. Sweetwater Flower Shop owner, Jack Wilson, will be happy to collaborate with you on the design and creation of just the right floral to perfectly complement your home’s unique décor. As always, Sweetwater Flower Shop is East Tennessee’s destination for fresh flowers for every occasion. Women’s accessories, gifts, home décor, florals, fresh flowers, and The Mansion Restaurant – six great reasons to make the all-new Sweetwater Flower Shop and The Mansion Restaurant in historic downtown Sweetwater your premier shopping destination for all things spring. So “bling up” for spring at the all-new Sweetwater Flower Shop and The Mansion Restaurant.

Sweetwater Flower Shop 118 W. North Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.6623

BY BRENDA BRYAN

Fashion

Spring 2014… A Confident and Versatile Palette ESIGNERS THIS

year have taken a modern twist on the traditional spring colors and paired them with vivid brights to refresh and revive us for spring. After experiencing an unusually cold and snowy winter, a breath of springtime is welcomed in both fashion and weather!

Three very adaptable pastels are on one end of our palette for spring and can be combined with any other color in the spectrum. Placid blue, like a picture-perfect, tranquil sky, induces a sense of calmness, while violet tulip, a romantic, vintage purple, evokes wistful nostalgia. Hemlock, a summery, ornamental green, provides a decorative touch that’s very different from the greens of recent seasons. Pair any of these three versatile pastels with a bolder hue for a fresh beginning to spring! As the weather warms, so do the colors, with spring beginning softly, leading to vibrant orange and dazzling blue for the summer months. Don’t be shy about playing around with color – remember, fashion is fun!

Refresh and Renew

T MS. C’S B&B, the word “spring ” is synonymous with the word “refresh.” Spring has arrived; families are taking breaks, enjoying the warm weather. The four-legged family members have been confined in the house and are ready for a vacation of their own. The month of January was “refurbish” and “renew” time for the resort staff at Ms. C’s. Floors were re-epoxied, suites re-painted, and spring cleaning complete. Although we still have a little way to go to really enjoy the warmth and light that spring brings, we are ready to rock and romp with our guests at the resort. Spring is a time we often think of renewal and rebirth; when something old dies, something new is born. Nature is bringing new color to the trees and bushes, the play and exercise area at Ms. C’s begins to bloom, and birds begin to sing. Often families adopt puppies during this time of year. Owners need to

assure proper vaccinations on those pups and arrange proper care giving, as pups cannot be boarded at Ms. C’s until they have received all their adult shots and turned six months of age. Spring is also a good time to make decisions you’ve been putting off. Maybe you’re not sure about boarding your four-legged family member. Now is a great time to investigate the possibilities available here in the Knoxville area. John and JeanAnn invite you for a tour of Ms. C’s B&B. Visit the website at MsCsBedandBiscuits. com, where you’ll find an extensive FAQ section and other pertinent information, then take a physical tour anytime during lobby hours, which are located on the home page of the website. Call to make your spring break and Easter reservations now, as suites are filling up fast.

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For more than 20 years, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season’s most important color trends. You’ll see the trends holding true not only in fashion but home décor, paint, and decorating colors as well! Let The Lily Pad introduce spring 2014 to you… we’re excited to be surrounded by color again!

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BY C AT H E R I N E R E C T O R , O W N E R O F T H E R O B I N ’ S N E S T

The Robin’s Nest is the Place to Be for Spring! UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Wildbird & Birding Supplies Heirloom Seeds & Gardening Gourmet Foods Unique Kitchen Items And Much More

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INDIGO GIRLS MARCH 15 AT 8 PM KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM

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smashed through the charts with “Closer to Fine,” “Hammer and a Nail,” “Galileo,” and so many more. Experience this Grammyaward winning folk duo as never before as their hits come alive with the musicians of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

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Tickets start at just $17 and can be purchased at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum box office or by calling Knoxville Tickets at 865-656-4444 or visiting www.knoxvilletickets.com. For more information, visit www. knoxvillecoliseum.com.

A POPULAR SONG from the late ‘50s, “What

a Diff ’rence a Day Makes!” should be my theme song. Or in my case, more accurately, “What a Diff’rence a Few Days Make!” If you haven’t visited The Robin’s Nest in historic downtown Sweetwater lately, you’re in for a big and pleasant surprise. Our shop, or should I say nest, is all new from the floor up – new feel, new displays, new merchandise, and, in case you couldn’t guess, new owner. Spring brings on the anticipation of new life, especially in the gardens. The Robin’s Nest is your “go to place” for Heirloom Seeds for your vegetable, herb, and flower gardens. In addition to the seeds we carry, we can order any seeds you would like directly from Baker Creek. Our garden and herb center has useful yet hard-to-find garden necessities. One of our most exciting areas of expansion is our gourmet food and kitchen center. This is no ordinary kitchen shop. Have you ever wanted to grow and infuse your own herbs, oils, and vinegars? The Robin’s Nest has everything you need to get you started. Canning and preserving? We have you covered. We have the fun baking and cooking items you always wanted in your kitchen but haven’t found. Be sure to visit our extensive selection of gourmet delights, including our delectable pastas made in Tennessee, candies made right here in Sweetwater, a wide array of Stonewall’s Kitchen gourmet foods, and much more. Also, don’t forget our feathered friends who entertain us all year-round with their colorful plumage and cheerful songs. Winter can be challenging for birds that call Tennessee home all year-round. The Robin’s Nest has everything you need to reward our bird friends that give us so much. The Robin’s Nest has something for everybody. If you’re in search of something new for a friend or a loved one, you’ll discover a wide assortment of creative gifts that you’ll not likely discover anywhere else. Follow us on Facebook to learn more about our ever-growing selection of unique, quality gifts that you won’t find at the big box stores. Also, watch for our schedule of upcoming events and seminars. Join us soon at the all-new The Robin’s Nest in historic downtown Sweetwater, next to Hunter’s Café, and discover “what a diff ’rence a few days have made.”

The Robin’s Nest

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The Town Framery & Gifts Spring Open House Saturday, March 29 10 am to 4 pm “Exciting & New!” SPRING IS IN THE AIR! The end of the cold winter weather brings The Town Framery & Gifts’ annual Spring Open House. Ginger’s mission to keep the inventory exciting and new continues with the introduction of 14 new vendors with great products to help decorate your home and garden, add that special touch, or find that ideal gift. What better way to discover that perfect something than to take advantage of the sales tax-free merchandise shopping! Keeping with tradition, the Framery’s local artisans will be on hand under the portico! Kathy Bradley will be demonstrating her chainmaille techniques and will have a special display of her hand-crafted jewelry. Lynda Wheeler will show off her weaving skills on the loom and the resulting fabulous purses, scarves, and works of art. Paul Tinnell will be displaying his remarkable segmented wood bowls. Joining the regulars this year is Farragut’s own Missy Stefey, who will be demonstrating long pine needle basket weaving and exhibiting her functional as well as beautiful pieces. Resident artist, Mary Wilbourn, and Loudon artist, Joe Trout, will be on hand to meet and greet. New this spring is a book signing by two local authors from the Authors Guild of Tennessee. Marilyn Smith Neilans grew up in East Tennessee, traveled, and lived abroad, but chose to settle down in Loudon and write her book “Saying GoodBye to The Iris Lady,” a true-life novel. Kathleen Fearing is a former book editor who decided to try her hand at writing. Focusing on adult poetry and children’s topics, she has published six books. You will not want to miss this opportunity to get to know these wonderful ladies. What Open House would be complete without Mark’s famous hors d’oeuvres? There are so many reasons to attend The Town Framery & Gifts’ Spring Open House on March 29th. We hope to see you there! The Town Framery

12814 Kingston Pike in Farragut 865.671.6627 www.thetownframery.com Hours: 10-6 M-F and 10-4 Sat

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Local artists and a large selection of new merchandise. Plus much more.

12814 Kingston Pike ~ Farragut ~ 671-6627 M-F: 10-6 ~ Sat: 10-4 www.thetownframery.com Located one block west of Renaissance Center/Farragut

The new Spring collection from Spartina, Sea La Vie, is expected to arrive soon!

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BY JA N I S B E R RY, C O - O W N E R O F E U R O T E C H K N OXV I L L E

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THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR MARCH 24 AT 7 PM • BIJOU THEATRE IGNITE YOUR PASSION for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Bijou Theatre on March 24th. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets today and be taken away to the most captivating places on earth. The 2013/2014 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings

films from the 38th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to about 400 communities around the world. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year's world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. Be moved. Be inspired. Don't miss out. Get your tickets today! For more information, visit www. knoxbijou.com.

Europeans, particularly the Germans, view their automobiles, vehicles, cars – whatever you call what’s occupying your garage – so much differently than we do that they refer to them as driving machines. To most Americans, an automobile is merely transportation. To a German, it’s a love affair. They view their driving machines as precision instruments that, when properly maintained, will last for decades. At Eurotech Knoxville, we share the Europeans’ enthusiasm for their driving machine. Eurotech Knoxville was founded by my husband, Rick Berry, and me with the single goal of providing area residents who own European driving machines an unprecedented level of automotive service that you’re not likely to experience elsewhere and at a price lower than that charged by the dealers. At Eurotech Knoxville, we’ve combined our nearly three decades of European luxury car service with our passion for these precision driving Rick Berry, Founder and Co-Owner machines that we share with our satisfied clients. But, the difference doesn’t end there. At Eurotech Knoxville, you’ll discover a state-of-the-art service facility modeled after those in Europe and a service level that is sure to exceed your expectations. As an Audi Master Guild Technician, an accomplishment achieved by only a small number of technicians nationwide, and more than two decades of experience at Harper Porsche Audi, Rick and his team of enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated technicians will provide you with a service experience you may have thought no longer existed. Start treating your European luxury car like the driving machine it was designed to be. To learn more, call us at 865-693-8911 or visit www.euro techknoxville.com.

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Add some bling to your spring with this designerinspired Grand Strand adjustable rock crystal, pearl and sterling silver necklace, Midnight earrings, Beauty in the Rough cubic zirconia, and sterling silver ring by Silpada. Available at Next To New, 7212 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.584.2878, www.NextToNewKnox.com.

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THE LILY PAD BOUTIQUE

Lisette: Fit to flatter. Love how you feel. From capris to boot cuts, skinnies, flares, and straights, you’ll find your perfect fit at The Lily Pad Boutique, 209 N. Main Street in Sweetwater, 423.337.5537, www. sweetwaterlilypad.com.

THE TOWN FRAMERY & GIFTS

Greet your guests with this fabulous “Welcome” sign! This piece and so many more garden ornaments are available at The Town Framery & Gifts, 12814 Kingston Pike in Farragut, 865.671.6627, www.thetownframery.com.

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Accessorize your home with this exquisite, vintage-inspired, white milk glass vase. Available at Consign To Design, where you’ll discover brand name furniture, home décor items, and art, all at up to 80% off their original retail prices. Consign To Design, 10420-D Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.249.7428, www. consigntodesign store.com.

SWEETWATER FLOWER SHOP

Bling into spring with this exquisite feathered purse and designerinspired jewelry. Available exclusively from Sweetwater Flower Shop, 118 W. North Street in historic downtown Sweetwater, 423.337.6623.

THE ROBIN’S NEST

Discover the difference of using fresh herbs grown from heirloom seeds and infusing your own oils, vinegar, and making fresh pesto. For all your supplies, visit The Robin’s Nest, 103 East Morris Street in downtown Sweetwater, 423.337.0300.

IRONIC

Brighten up your home’s indoor and outdoor living areas this spring with these whimsical and colorful hand-crafted metal art designs. Available at Ironic, 5054 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.588.3131, www. ironichomedecor.com.

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Winter Has Been Tough on Your Home’s Plumbing IF YOU’RE A HOMEOWNER, there’s no doubt your home’s plumbing system has been tested to the limit this winter. Thousands of area homes have experienced frozen water pipes, and hundreds of homeowners have been forced to move out of their homes while water damage is repaired and personal possessions replaced. Other homeowners have seen their hot water energy costs skyrocket, while others have been left out in the cold, so to speak, as their existing hot water heater failed to meet the hot water demands of their family members. If you’ve pledged not to allow these problems to reoccur in the future, this is the perfect time to act – before next winter arrives. At My Plumber, we help homeowners to not only maintain their existing plumbing systems, but we can also provide cost effective solutions to prevent the types of problems that you and your neighbors experienced this winter. Did you find yourself trying to thaw out a frozen pipe? Hopefully it didn’t burst, but it could in the future. Our staff of master plumbers can quickly evaluate existing deficiencies in your home’s plumbing system and recommend affordable solutions to prevent the type of water damage experienced by so many homeowners this winter. Are you tired of escalating energy costs or a hot water system that no longer seems to meet the hot water demands of your family? Why not discover what many of your neighbors have already discovered? Thanks to new, state-of-the-art technology, you can now replace your outdated and inefficient water heater with an on-demand system that is tankless and provides an unlimited source of hot water and can actually pay for itself in just a few short years. Also, because this new, on-demand system only heats the water you use, it eliminates the energy wasted by your existing hot water heater to heat and re-heat your home’s hot water, even when you’re not at home. If you’d like to prevent the types of plumbing problems that have plagued so many of your neighbors this winter, I invite you to call me today, because winter, frozen pipes, and resultant water damage is in the forecast for next winter. My Plumber, Inc.

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It’s been a long, cold winter, but with warmer weather approaching, hibernating insects with huge appetites will be adding your home, and you, to their menu. Termites, with a wintersized hunger, prefer to dine on your home, while an army of ants can’t wait to forage in your kitchen. As for mosquitoes, you’re tops on the menu.

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termites cause more damage to our homes and business than fire, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined. They’re tough, determined, and highly efficient. They are usually not detected by homeowners until they swarm in early spring. By then they have usually done some degree of damage. Protect your home with a Termidor Termite Treatment. Ants are very social and the most abundant insect infesting our homes and yards. In most cases, ants are merely a nuisance, but some species can cause damage. Damage includes contaminating food, destroying seeds and plants, and, in the case of carpenter ants, possible structure damage to homes. Fire ants are also fast becoming more common and can produce a painful sting and injuries that are sometimes fatal. Monthly and quarterly pest control is available. Mosquitoes not only ruin a relaxing evening on the patio or a cookout in the yard, but they also harbor viruses and may readily pass them on to your family and pets. Monthly mosquito control is available April through October. It’s spring in East Tennessee, and Heritage Termite & Pest Service knows… what’s bugging you! Locally owned and operated, Heritage Termite & Pest Service is a full-service termite and pest control company serving the East Tennessee community since 1991. To schedule your free inspection, call 865-525-8900 or visit www.heritagetermite.com.

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March 22 at 7:30 pm • Tennessee Theatre THE IRISH TENORS first hit your screens in 1999 in their debut show with PBS, and, in the words of the great Irish-American actor Martin Sheen, “Once they’ve started, you can’t shut these guys up!” Thousands of concerts later they are still making music, laughing at each other, and poking fun at the world! The Irish Tenors had the honor of working with Martin Sheen on one of the most successful PBS

shows ever, “The Irish Tenors Live from Ellis Island.” It ranks as one of their greatest nights of music and, hopefully, worthy of the rich cultural heritage of the country of Ireland and the exquisite musical treasury created by Irish people everywhere throughout history. For more information, visit www. tennesseetheatre.com.

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Dedicated Volunteers are the Force Behind Delivered Smiles HE atmosphere at the Random Acts of Flowers (RAF) facility is always bustling with a flurry of activity, from incoming flowers to outgoing bouquets. The mission is simple: recycle donated flowers from events such as weddings and memorials into a new bouquet, delivered by smiling volunteers to patients in area hospitals, senior care facilities, and hospice centers. In just over five years, the RAF volunteers have delivered more than 31,000 floral bouquets, a moment of kindness, and a smile. When volunteers initially contact RAF, many of them are interested in the more publicized volunteer activities such as arranging flowers or delivering bouquets. But there’s so much more that goes into making this charity successful. In between flower arranging, dedicated teams of volunteers recycle and process vases, prep the workspace, deconstruct donated flowers, compost the green waste, and take

recyclables to local recycling centers. It takes loyal, dedicated volunteers to perform what some may consider as menial, “nitty-gritty” tasks. However, RAF is blessed with a team of loyal volunteers. Denise Schmoyer, Julie Reddick, Mary Jane Rogers, and JoAnn Smith are “the backbone of our smooth volunteer operations,” according to Lorraine Burns, the Director of Mission Fulfillment. Each of them learned

about RAF through various sources: magazine articles, home and garden shows, or simply through a friend. However, they are united by their love of RAF’s mission. “I always feel like I am doing something useful,” says Denise. “Everyone here is fun,” Julie agrees. It is the positive attitude of this group – as well as every volunteerwhocomesthrough– that allows RAF to have such a positive impact in the community. It is all about perspective: to some, a dirty vase may seem like another item to be washed, but to others, it is the beginning of an opportunity to create something beautiful to make another person smile. To learn more about RAF, become a volunteer, or make a donation, call 865-633-9082 or visit www.RAFKnoxville.org.

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This year’s abundant moisture has created the perfect storm for damp basements and crawlspaces and the mold and mildew that will inevitably follow. The question for homeowners is what to do about it. My strongest recommendation is for you to thoroughly research your problem and consider all of your options carefully. Consider the recommendations of one of our recent clients:

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four-and-a-half-foot crawlspace throughout the winter, but when the East Tennessee summer came with the high humidity, conditions in our crawlspace took a turn. We saw gray fuzz growing on our floor joists, and condensation on the HVAC unit and ducts was so heavy that there was a drip line of water on the ground. The high relative humidity in our crawlspace accompanied by the cold metal AC unit and ducts was acting as a catalyst for this mold growth. We began researching our options and decided that crawlspace encapsulation was the only option. We contacted Scott Hutchison of H2OUT Waterproofing in Knoxville. He arrived on time and was prepared with samples, prices, and answers to all our questions. He and his crew removed all of the old plastic and trash that the builder left, installed a commercial grade dehumidifier, treated the area with a fungicide, and encapsulated the whole crawlspace, vents and all. We are able to keep the humidity level at 48-52%, and the temperature stays at a steady 70 degrees. The crawlspace, AC unit, and ductwork are all dry now thanks to H2OUT Waterproofing. So if you’re looking for someone courteous and professional with a wealth of information about waterproofing, we would highly recommend Scott and his team for the job!

– Jason and Kristie K. of Knoxville Basement and crawlspace moisture problems and their solution can be complicated. That’s why, at H2OUT Waterproofing, we’ve combined the expertise of the general contractor with more than 30 years of waterproofing experience. If you’re looking for a permanent solution to your wet and damp basement or crawlspace, I encourage you to call us today.

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Dining paired with complimentary libations provided by Ashe's Wine and Spirits, Bearden Beer Market, and Ole Smoky Moonshine. There will also be a live and silent auction of goodies from several local businesses along with signed posters and musical instruments from some of the hottest touring bands today! Single admission concert tickets are $30 and VIP tickets are $100. Host Committee packages of two tickets can be purchased for $500, which include advanced bidding on auction items and a Gold Level Friends of the Bijou membership. All proceeds benefit the historic Bijou Theatre. For more information, visit www.knoxbijou.com.

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Spring Cleaning: Reclaim Your Space How did one local homeowner know it was finally time to organize her garage? When her bicycle fell from the ceiling and crashed through the windshield of her husband’s car. OPEFULLY THE inspiration to begin spring cleaning in your garage and home won’t be that momentous, but if you’re tired of navigating the maze of disorganization, now is the ideal time to clean out, clean up, and get organized. Tailored Living, featuring PremierGarage, will help make the garage a true extension of your home with affordable renovations that combine attractiveness with functionality, as well as reflecting personal style. The result is a garage that welcomes you home. PremierGarage’s flexible storage systems and commercial-grade concrete coatings are custom designed to meet your specific needs and budget. A PremierGarage consultant will design sturdy cabinets and organizers that are custom fitted to maximize a garage’s existing space. 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. Cabinets can also be childproofed to prevent children and pets from accessing potentially harmful chemicals and tools. The result is an attractive and inviting look that adds value to your home. The proprietary polyaspartic flooring provides durable elegance while eliminating stains, chipping, and peeling – all backed by a multi-year warranty. The easy-to-clean, slip-resistant surface is available in a variety of colors and stands up to years of hot tires, dropped tools, and stains of any kind. And because it is UV resistant, it will look as beautiful five years from now as it does the day it’s installed. The flooring system is also perfect 44

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for concrete flooring in basements, retail stores, and commercial spaces. From the laundry room to a home office, Tailored Living can also help organize space inside your home. Tailored Living’s experienced home organizational specialists provide personalized service to help you make the most of your home’s usable space, often helping create 35-40% more storage space. With high-quality materials and a wide selection of finishes, accessories, and hardware, you will get the customized look you have always dreamt of having in your home. Only you will know how affordable that elegant new closet, mudroom, home office, or pantry really is. A custom design starts with an in-home consultation with an experienced Tailored Living space-planning expert who listens, offers experienced advice, and discusses various solutions to your needs that meet your budget. Then, using their proprietary 3D CAD design software, Tailored Living designs each space while at your home. You’ll see the finished project before it begins! Special organizing items, such as a built-in ironing board or clothes hamper, are easily

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We’ve put certainty back into the customer experience I THINK THE MOST rewarding part of my profession is the expression on the faces of both homeowners and business owners alike when we complete their painting projects. It’s as if their home or business has been transformed. Oftentimes our customers have stated that their home or business looks as good as new, sometimes better. The painting experience encompasses so much more than just the finished product. It encompasses the total experience, from the initial consultation of the contract, color selection, prep work, painting, and followup. But from my own personal experience, as well as those of friends, family, and neighbors, I came to discover that many of our experiences in dealing with painting contractors were many times less than satisfactory. That’s the reason why my husband and coowner, Jeff, and I launched CertaPro Painters here in Knoxville. Our goal was to put the certainty back into the painting experience for both homeowners and our commercial customers. Our primary objective was to create a customer experience designed to exceed their expectations. An experience that many of us had come to know in the past but thought no 46

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longer existed. We perform an independent survey every year of hundreds of our clients, and year after year between 95-98% of our clients would refer us to their friends and family! Our team of experts, from our consultants and painters to our craftsmen and followup associates, combined to create a total turnkey approach, has resulted in a positive customer response that, quite frankly, has exceeded even our expectations. Customers genuinely appreciate the thoroughness of our initial consultations, the great care we take in the preparation and projection of the job site, the quality of the work performed and the materials used, the clean-up, and the follow-up afterwards. Jeff and I remain involved in every aspect of the day-to-day operations of our company to ensure the service experience is exceptional. Customers also appreciate the fact that in addition to our experienced and talented

painters, we also have teams of other craftsmen that are available to perform a variety of renovation projects both indoors and out, including kitchens, baths, decks, pressure washing, carpentry, and more. These added services further expand our total turnkey customer experience that reduces the client’s responsibilities while creating a single source of responsibility, CertaPro Painters. This eliminates the frustrations that can often result when multiple contractors are involved in a single refresh project. If your home or business requires painting, or if you are contemplating a home repair or remodeling project, I invite you to call us to arrange for a no cost, no obligation, on-site consultation. I further invite you to experience a level of certainty in your next project that will result in the positive experience you deserve. Experience the difference CertaPro Painters can make at your home or business and where we’ve put the certainty back in the customer experience at competitive prices.

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Six Hot Home Design Trends for Spring 2014 Does the change of seasons have you itching to refresh a tired, lackluster room? Or maybe you’re looking for some small ways to make a big impact on your home’s style? Whatever the case, here are some of this season’s most buzzedabout trends and how you can incorporate them into your next project.

Coffered ceilings are an easy way to add a visual element to the home.

» Shore thing.

Wood textures bring warmth, richness, and texture to a room of any style.

» Wood is the new neutral.

This season’s strong trend toward wood textures pairs the warmth, richness, and texture of real wood with limitless design flexibility. Think wood-textured textiles, tree-printed wallpapers, and embossed soaps that look like wood. Installing engineered wood ceilings and wainscoting can bring the unique look of reclaimed wood into any environment – an easy do-ityourself project with striking results.

» Ode to the elements.

Mother Nature is inspiring design in a big way this year, and homeowners are finding unique ways to incorporate rocks, minerals, and other natural elements into their home’s design. Try replacing a common-place item like an alarm clock with one encased within a multi-colored agate. Bring this look to the kitchen with a stainless steel backsplash, or swap out run-of-themill hardware with mineral-inspired drawer pulls and knobs. 48

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Homeowners, inspired by the calm, care-free attitude of coastal living, are all about bringing the beach inside this season. Beachinspired design elements are popping up throughout the home. Weathered and white-washed wood ceilings are a subtle but stunning on-trend addition, especially when finished with interior accents like decorative shells, drift wood furniture, and marinethemed prints.

» Contrast in texture.

Step aside Pantone, texture is spring’s hottest new color. Homeowners are putting down their paintbrushes and adding interest with texture through high-gloss finishes, metallics, sequins, and mirrors. A textured tile wall brings visual and tactile interest, especially when paired with contrasting high-gloss lacquer or low-gloss matte accessories.

» Visual punch.

Reawaken the senses this spring by incorporating a striking visual element to the home. Multi-dimensional surface treatments in pearl, metallic, and gold/silver combinations add panache as a coating used for hardwood or can be applied to wallpaper, furniture, or decorative accessories. Also, don’t forget to look up – coffered ceilings bring a striking je ne sais quoi to any room.

» Manipulated metals.

The versatility of manipulated metal makes it a great addition to any style home – from handcrafted artisan to contemporary high gloss. Copper, pewter, and nickel are getting in on the action and can be styled in a variety of ways, including hammered metal sink basins, tin-look ceiling tiles, antiqued copper light fixtures, and brushed stainless steel cabinet hardware.

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Create a Traditional Kitchen Full of Personality and Style The kitchen is the heart of the home... the place where memories are made while cooking, eating, and sharing stories around the table. Since so much time is spent in this room, it’s important to have a kitchen that fits your personality. There are many styles from which to choose, but traditional remains one of the most popular because of its timeless, classic look. If you’re updating your kitchen, here are some tips to create a space that reflects your personal style.

Color Matters.

The right paint colors are integral to achieving the traditional look. Select paint colors that are warm and inviting like cream, taupe, and gold. Light colors are popular in the kitchen, because they provide a feeling of cleanliness and make the space feel larger. Infuse your room with a few stylish touches by incorporating accents in darker or richer shades, especially in the furniture, wood trim, or flooring.

Quality Fixtures.

When designing your new kitchen, don’t overlook the faucets. They get used many times during the day and need to withstand heavy usage and tie into the overall design of the kitchen. Growing in popularity are motion-activated faucets or pull-down faucets, which add timeless appeal as the spout enhances the curvature of the faucet body and handle, giving any kitchen a beautiful look with the ultimate convenience of hands-free technology.

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Replacing cabinets is usually the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel, so take your time and choose carefully. First, think about the color and the type of wood. White painted cabinets with intricate details and raised-panel doors are a popular choice for traditionally styled kitchens. Adding eyecatching details also goes a long way. Be sure to finish the top of the cabinets with decorative molding or swap wood-fronts 50

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with glass panels. Also, since it’s all about the details, choose decorative knobs and pulls, as well as a towel bar or towel ring, that match both the style and finish of your faucet to add fashion and function.

Luxury Countertops.

Granite and butcher block are great choices for countertops. Granite is the most desirable, must-have kitchen feature. This is likely because it’s scratch- and chip-resistant, not to mention this material is a classic design choice that withstands the test of time. Butcher block not only adds a warm look to your kitchen, but it’s also functional, as it provides an ideal area for chopping food. Plus, these countertops are easy to clean – just use soap and water. For added appeal, use two types of materials – one on the main countertop area and another on the kitchen island.

Decorative Lighting.

Since the kitchen is the place you chop and dice, not to mention socialize with loved ones, you need both ambient and task lighting. For ambient lighting, consider a chandelier. Hang it over the kitchen island or the dining space to add a sophisticated touch. Task lighting should be brighter – use pendants and recessed lights over workplaces like countertops, the sink, and stove. With these few key tips, you’ll soon have the elegant, traditional kitchen you’ve always desired.

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Bathroom Trends for Women IF YOU’RE A WOMAN thinking of designing the bathroom for your new home, or if you’re designing a new bathroom to delight the woman in your life, you’ll want to keep the top bathroom design trends for women in mind: • Large, open, airy showers. Women are inspired by images on Pinterest and by their own stays in luxury resorts, where showers are breathtakingly modern and indulgent. Stalls are larger – large enough to comfortably fit two people – and feature more glass elements, like full glass walls and hinged doors. • Soaking tubs. Large, beautiful soaking tubs are taking the place of the noisy Jacuzzi. The tub offers a silent soaking sanctuary and rest space, and if a Jetstream massage is needed, she gets that in her shower. From clawfoot tubs to built-in concrete tubs, the soaking tub is the essence of the spa bathroom.

• A private toilet. Moms with small children may consider it a rarity to get to use the toilet without interruption, so a walled-off toilet in its own private room can be heaven to a woman. A woman may also want to keep some mystery, no matter how long she’s been married or partnered, in an oversized bathroom. • Fireplace. The warmth and crackling of a fireplace creates a ski lodge spa effect and adds a coziness and relaxation level to the bathroom. Whichever design you prefer, builder Jenny Blalock’s specialty is helping you eliminate the stress from the building process and making your dream home a reality. Any custom built home should be a reflection of the family that will live there, so Luxe Homes & Design begins each project with a twofold objective: to interpret the client’s needs and desires and to creatively incorporate them into a pleasing and functional dream home. Since most people have

only a vague idea of what t h ey wa nt , Je nny w i l l Jenny Blalock determine Licensed General Contractor information about each client’s lifestyle and tastes and then interpret them. Jenny is there with you during each step of the process to help you refine your options that meet your budget. A home is an investment in your future, so you want it to fit your lifestyle today as well as 20 years from now. Luxe Homes & Design is there to simplify the process and help you create a home that transforms your dream house into reality. Contact Luxe Homes & Design today for a free, no obligation consultation for your new home.

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• His and hers sinks. They may be two separate sinks in an elongated vanity console, or two separate vanities altogether, but a big trend in bathroom design for women is having her own sink to use when and how she pleases. Stylish sink designs popular now include vessel sinks rising up from a base and especially stylish faucets and handles projecting out of the wall. • Tons of storage space. The new rules of bathroom storage space include smarter designs, such as choosing drawers that are more shallow than deep but with useful dividers for storing cosmetics and tiny grooming tools. The bathroom needs to store every resident’s belongings and do so without being cluttered. • Warmth. Radiant heating in the bathroom floor warms up the space and is pleasing to a woman’s bare feet after emerging from her soaking tub, shower, or steam bath. Another warmth element is a towel warmer, either in a towel rack setup or as a vessel in which towels are safely warmed. March 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

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Looking for a Few Good Homes Have you ever wondered how the furniture, art, and home décor items find their way into Consign To Design? Well, one self-employed couple nearing retirement age had only two years later completed building their dream home. It was absolutely beautiful and full of recently purchased furniture from some of the nation’s premier manufacturers, but mostly Henredon. As we all know, life is full of unexpected surprises.

THIS SAME COUPLE was presented with an offer to purchase their business – an offer they described as too good to be refused. So their dream home went on the market to be replaced with another dream home they were now planning to build along the eastern seaboard. Because their new furniture was not suited for a seaside motif, they asked us to help them find a new home for their nearly new furniture. Not surprisingly, their furniture sold quickly. In fact, their Henredon bedroom suite was purchased as it was being unloaded from the truck into our acceptance area.

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Another source of furniture and home décor items are the thousands of new arrivals that are relocating here from all across the nation and calling East Tennessee their home. They pack up the truck, and upon arriving at their new home, discover they have more furniture than will fit, or perhaps their existing styles don’t work in their new surroundings. Relocation, downsizing, renovation, remodeling, and estate sales are all just Oriental Carlton writing desk and chair a few of the many reasons A second and younger couple, who had area homeowners trust Consign To Design to just accepted a new position in another find new homes for their now unused qualcity, was confronted with a similar situaity furniture, art, and home décor items. But tion. While most of their furniture was less whatever the reason, Consign To Design has than five years old, its style was incompatbecome East Tennessee’s premier choice for ible with that of their home. So, once again, both sellers of quality, gently used furniture they asked Consign To Design to help them and buyers who are searching for, and discovfind a new home for their furniture and ering, our nearly 10,000 square feet of quality home décor items. items, all at prices of up to 70-80% off their 52

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Open Up Your Living Space BE READY TO LET THE outdoors in! The sun is getting stronger and the days are getting longer. Before you know it, summer will be here, and with it will come the endless ways to have fun right in your own backyard. Yet are people really enjoying their outdoor spaces to the full potential? In most parts of the country, if their outdoor space does not 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, beautiful lighting, and even artwork specially made to be weather-proof. However, the hot afternoon sun and biting insects often keep homeowners from using their new outdoor spaces. Retractable screens provide an answer to this dilemma. By merging indoor and outdoor spaces, these screen solutions enhance and promote the outdoor living experience. They provide shade and allow people to enjoy outdoors during hot summer days, extending the time spent on patios in areas where there are lots of 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 building, 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, some 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 merge the screens with existing 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 the general building automation system to have the screens come down at a specific time of day when needing extra shade or insect protection. For more information about retractable screen options, visit www.tennesseescreens.com. Screens of East Tennessee 865.919.1615 www.tennesseescreens.com www.phantomscreens.com

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You Do WHAT for a Living? He did it again. As we gathered with a new group of parents from our children’s school, the conversation naturally turned to what line of work we were in. You can imagine the responses: insurance sales, doctor, real estate agent. When it was my husband John’s turn to share, he simply said, “I clean floors.” I USED TO CRINGE when he said that,

offering nothing more unless someone pressed him for more explanation. After six years, I have learned to chuckle at his response. Sometimes an inquisitive soul asks how he got started cleaning floors, and they get a story that still leaves me in awe of exactly how it all came to be. For 17 years, John worked in the restaurant industry. He was gone much of the week while I stayed home raising our three children. We both kept our ears open for something that could foster a more family friendly work schedule. We were introduced

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warm and moist. It’s essential to keep new transplants watered, particularly during summer droughts. Their hardiness from USDA zones 5 through 8 makes them ideal throughout Tennessee. Mahonias are slow growers that can ultimately reach heights of 10 to 15 feet if left unpruned. Leatherleaf mahonia ‘Winter Sun’ is an improved variety sold in the nursery trade and is grown in the UT Gardens, Knoxville. This cultivar has a more compact form and sports abundant yellow flowers that add a cheery note to even the most gray winter day.

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Leatherleaf Mahonia A WISE GARDENER once wrote that

plants are like art – the most popular of either tend not to challenge our notions of beauty or comfort. But if you have a taste for abstract art, then nature has just the plant for you. Meet the leatherleaf mahonia (Mahonia bealei). This erect, evergreen shrub is from China and is a close relative of the barberry. In fact, it’s sometimes called Beale’s barberry and is one of several mahonia species available through nurseries. With sharp, spiny leaves and a habit of growing in angular, irregular directions, a leatherleaf mahonia makes a wonderful specimen plant in the garden landscape. Mahonias can add a unique accent to courtyards, Asian-inspired gardens, or under high-canopy trees. Their prickly leaves also make an effective barrier. This versatile shrub can also serve as a foundational planting, responding well to pruning that either accents its unusual growth habit or neatens it into a more gentle shape. But beware the reach of its sharp thorns! Now in the heart of winter is when leatherleaf mahonias really shine. Their bright, Photo by J. Reeves, courtesy UTIA

Leatherleaf mahonias offer a golden glow in one of the darkest, most barren months. This improved cultivar, named “Winter Sun,” adds winter beauty to the UT Gardens, Knoxville.

new growth captures the eye, and spires of yellow-green buds open into vivid yellow flowers. On warmer days, these blooms offer the first scent of spring. Winter flowers evolve into sprays of grayish blue berries in early summer. In fall, leaves take on a bronze hue after frost, meaning seasonal interest throughout the year. Birds love mahonia berries, and there lies this plant’s PR problem. While some gardeners are passionate about the shrub’s unique beauty, others who are concerned about invasive species cite the plant’s tendency to self-sow and become naturalized. In my yard, new plants rarely occur and are easily removable. The potential for spreading can be avoided entirely by removing berries as they emerge. Mahonias are highly adaptable and, once established, are quite durable. They prefer a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist and well drained. They grow in full or part shade, with some able to tolerate sunny locations as long as the soil remains moist. Mahonias can be planted at any time, but spring and summer are ideal because soil is

Margot Emery is a member of the UT Institute of Agriculture Department of Marketing and Communications and writes for the UT Gardens magazine. The UT Gardens includes plant collections located in Knoxville, Jackson, and Crossville. Designated as the official botanical garden for the State of Tennessee, the collections are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. The gardens’ mission is to foster appreciation, education, and stewardship of plants through garden displays, educational programs, and research trials. The gardens are open during all seasons and free to the public. For more information, visit http://utgardens.tennessee.edu.

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KNOWING WHEN TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THREE OF YOUR HOME’S MAJOR SYSTEMS THE FURNACE, AIR CONDITIONER, AND WATER HEATER If your furnace, air conditioner, or water heater is not working properly, you probably notice it long before you actually inspect the appliance itself. You know because those winter mornings are a little too cold, those July days are a little too hot, or your morning showers are chillier than normal. All three are signs that these crucial systems are not running as efficiently as they once did. You know you need to make a fast decision to either repair or replace, but how do you know which is the right choice? Follow these tips to point you in the right direction and help you make the best possible decision.

YOU SHOULD REPAIR IF: » IT’S STILL UNDER WARRANTY.

This may seem obvious, but many people forget to check the warranty when their HVAC or water heating system has an issue. If your appliance is still under warranty, having it repaired is a smart financial decision. You’ll be out the cost for the technician’s labor, but you’ll save money compared to buying new.

» YOU’VE MAINTAINED THE PRODUCT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.

If you’ve treated your HVAC system to seasonal tune-ups and changed the air filters regularly, and done things like flushing sediment and checking the anode rod in your water heater, repairing an arising problem is the better choice because the trouble is likely to be smaller.

» IT’S STILL IN ITS YOUTH.

Every water heater, air conditioner, or furnace will need repairs at different times depending on usage and environment, but if your product is still in its early days, you are probably better off paying for the repairs instead of replacing the system.

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YOU SHOULD REPLACE IF: » THE PREVIOUS POINTS ARE UNTRUE.

If your appliance is not under warranty, in the later stages of life, and/ or has been subject to poor maintenance, a replacement will probably be necessary.

» YOUR UNIT IS RUNNING INEFFICIENTLY. Inefficient is defined as running excessively, constantly turning on and off and failing to heat or cool your home, or failing to provide you with enough hot water. If you notice any of these problems and your unit is in the later stages of its life, it’s time for a replacement.

» ITS INEFFICIENCIES ARE HITTING YOU IN THE POCKETBOOK.

You may not notice that your unit is running excessively, but you’ll certainly notice a change in your energy bill. If an outdated, old furnace, air conditioner, or water heater is causing a spike in monthly energy expenditures, then it’s time to replace your system. Be sure to talk with a qualified contractor before you move forward with any repairs or replacements, as they can give you customized advice based upon your family’s heating, cooling, or water heating demands and your current system’s performance.

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move indoors for the winter, the professionals at Undercover Systems and Distinctive Designs 4 You, Inc. can provide you with unlimited out-of-door events in 2014 that the entire family can enjoy all year round. Spring is the perfect time to install the totally unique underdeck ceiling system from Undercover Systems under your home’s existing raised decks. This underdeck system will ensure that this year’s events will be protected from unexpected and unwanted rain, snow, and the searing summertime sun. Also, for homeowners and their families that would like to add a deck, screen porch, pergola, sunroom, fence, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, fireplace, or more, Undercover Systems’ companion company, Distinctive Designs 4 You, Inc., offers you a full array of options. “Spring is a great time to weatherproof all of your out-ofdoor events,” says Undercover Systems and Distinctive Designs 4 You, Inc. owner Jim Conn. “Throughout the entire process our skilled craftsmen work with you, each step of the way, until your project is completed to your satisfaction. Because your project will be completed this spring, you can begin enjoying your new outdoor spaces before barbeque

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March in the Garden SPRING IS COMING !

That’s what I tell myself every cold morning when I wake up and drag my rear out of bed to go out in the cold and walk the dogs. There may still be snow in the forecast, but the birds are singing and my bulbs are up. There’s new growth on my Lenten roses, and my camellias are contemplating blooming. My yard and I are ready for warmth! I do have some bad news, however. If you haven’t been out in your yard yet to check on your plants, I can already tell you that there’s going to be damage. It has been several years since we have had cold like this, and our plants have gotten spoiled. Evergreens are showing leaf burn. Tender shrubs and newly planted shrubs may have damage that will not show up until later. Perennials may have heaved themselves out of the ground. In other words, you need to get outside and look around. If you’re really motivated (or have severe cabin fever), there are plenty of

things to do. ›› Early March is a great time for planning and preparing. Plan where you want to plant things this year, and prepare the area. Clean out weeds, and amend the soil. This is also a good time to do a soil test, because that will tell you what your soil needs. For example, if you’re planning a bed of azaleas, but your soil test reveals alkaline soil, then you’ll need to rethink that plan. The testing kit from UT is free (we have them here), and the response time is usually two to four weeks. ›› We get many questions this time of year about synthetic versus organic fertilizers. This is the basic information: organic fertilizer is made up of plant and/or animal parts and residue. Synthetic fertilizer is usually made of by-products of the petroleum industry. Plants can’t tell the difference, but the soil can. Organic products contain the main nutrients that the synthetic products have but in a smaller concentration mixed

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with other nutrients and micronutrients. I recommend organic products because they feed the soil, and healthy soil means healthy plants. Organics can also be applied earlier because they break down slower, and you can’t “burn” your plants by over eager application. ›› I hope the weather allows us to get started on planting and transplanting trees and shrubs soon. Spring planting allows time for roots to be established before the summer heat. There’s a school of thought that says you don’t need to amend your soil, but I don’t agree with it. The soil in my yard is roughly the same texture as concrete, and my experience is that plants with thinner roots don’t survive without some help. ›› Plant spring blooming perennials like Candytuft and Creeping Phlox to perk up your yard. ›› Many of you have bulbs coming up now. Don’t get overanxious to cut back the plant after it finishes blooming! The bulb needs that foliage to store up nutrients for the next bloom season, so don’t cut it back until it has turned yellow. Using a good bulb fertilizer or bone meal will help them even more. ›› I’m not going to talk about pruning in this article because there’s just too much information. Can I just beg you instead to come to our pruning workshop on March 1st at 10 am? I’m not trying to be mean, but some of you really need to attend! ›› Grasses and groundcovers can be trimmed back now. Leave a few inches on ornamental grasses to protect the tender new shoots coming up. Smaller grasses and ground covers can be trimmed by running over them with your lawn mower on its highest setting. ›› Green onions and all of their weed friends are trying desperately to take over your yard, so gird your loins and commence to weeding! Don’t forget to put down a pre-emergent such as Preen after you finish to prevent new weed seeds from germinating. ›› If you’re desperate to plant something, you can sow cool season vegetables and start tender vegetables inside to get a head start on spring. We have seeds and greenhouse kits available now. ›› Late winter and early spring are the most important times for feeding our feathered friends. Birds don’t have much natural food available this time of year, so they may keep you busy filling feeders. Remember that black oil sunflower seeds, suet, and other high fat foods are best right now. Bluebirds and other fruit lovers will appreciate a mix with fruit. It’s also time to get nesting boxes ready for new bird families. Clean them out and make sure the boxes are in good shape. That’s it for this month. We have a really wonderful workshop schedule this spring, so sign up early for classes you would like to attend. Let’s get ready for spring!

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FOUR TIPS FOR ACHIEVING A HEALTHY LAWN ON A BUDGET

As spring rolls around, it’s time to start thinking about yard maintenance. If your budget is tight, you might be tempted to let the lawn care slide, but maintaining a great lawn doesn’t need to be expensive – and the reward for just a small investment is a beautiful, environmentally friendly setting for outdoor activities of many kinds. If you’re looking to ensure a healthy, natural lawn on a budget, consider these four easy tips.

1. WATER AS NEEDED.

On average, a lawn needs about one inch of water per week from rainfall or irrigation. This will soak the soil to a depth of four to six inches, putting water deep into your lawn’s root system. Letting the lawn dry out completely between waterings will encourage the grass to grow stronger, deeper roots as it searches for water deeper in the soil. For best results, water in the early morning when there is less wind and heat. Put a rain gauge on your porch to measure rainfall; if you receive one inch of rain in a week, skip the watering and save your irrigation money that week.

2. FERTILIZE NATURALLY.

Don’t break your back trying to bag lawn clippings. If you mow frequently (about once a week during the growing season) and don’t remove too much height, you can leave the grass clippings on the lawn. The clippings will serve as a natural fertilizer. They contain the same nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as commercial fertilizer – and they’re free.

3. USE COMMON HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

Take advantage of items already at your fingertips to keep your lawn in tip-top shape. For example:

» Ready the ruler. Mowing your grass to the right height will help you create a lowmaintenance, drought-tolerant lawn. Wait until your grass is three inches tall before mowing, and then cut it to two inches in height. By only trimming one-third of the blade length, you will avoid stressing the grass while leaving enough leaf to protect the roots from the sun. » Let a screwdriver be your guide. To see if your lawn needs to be watered, test for moisture by pushing a screwdriver into the ground. If it’s difficult to push the screwdriver in, the soil is dry and your grass needs a drink. If the blade goes in easily, you don’t need to water yet. » Use mason jars, vinegar, and baking soda. Good soil is critical to a healthy lawn, and most turfgrasses prefer soil with a neutral pH (neither acidic nor alkaline). For a DIY pH test, pull out a pair of pint mason jars. Fill each jar about half way full with soil samples taken from several different locations around your yard. Be sure to remove rocks and other debris from your samples. Add a half-cup of vinegar to the first jar. If the mixture fizzes, your soil is highly alkaline, and you don’t need to test the other jar. If you get no reaction, continue the test by adding a half-cup of water to the soil in the second jar. Mix well and then add a half-cup of baking soda to the slurry. If this mixture fizzes, the soil is very acidic. Overly acidic soil can be

amended with lime, while alkaline soil can be amended with sulfur. » Dish soap for the grubs. As your lawn starts its spring growth, watch for brown patches that never turn green. Dead patches could be caused by grubs feeding on the roots in the fall. To determine whether grubs are indeed the problem, dig up square-foot sections of sod to a depth of about two inches in several areas in your yard. Next, examine the soil beneath your grass for short, fat, whitish C-shaped worms. If you find 10 or more grubs per square foot, you should treat your lawn. To treat 1,000 square feet of grass, dilute two tablespoons of liquid dish soap in a gallon of water and spray it on the lawn, preferably immediately after a rainfall. This will cause the grubs to come to the surface, where you can collect them if the birds don’t do the job for you. Repeat the treatment weekly until the grubs stop surfacing.

4. MAINTAIN YOUR MOWER.

Take 30 minutes to service your lawn mower at the beginning of the season. Changing the oil, cleaning or replacing the spark plug, and changing the filters once a year will help you avoid repair bills down the road. Also, sharpen the mower blade if needed. A dull blade will tear the grass rather than cutting it, which will stress the lawn and leave it vulnerable to disease. March 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

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IT’S HIKE-A-THON MONTH AT IJAMS NATURE CENTER UST OFF YOUR hiking boots! It’s time to hit the trails as Ijams hosts its second annual, monthlong Hike-A-Thon, a great way to beat back those winter blues and explore South Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness – all while raising money to support environmental education at Ijams. Participants collect pledges from family and friends and then take to the trails to hike as much as possible throughout the month of March. You can start anytime during the month. Last year, more than 100 participants hiked more than 2,500 miles throughout Ijams and the Urban Wilderness network of more than 40 miles of trails. Challenge yourself! Hike every mile. This year’s event, “Rollin’ and Strollin’ Across the Urban Wilderness,” has expanded to include a series of guided walks, hiking and biking workshops, and even some hikes led by local celebrities that include News Sentinel’s Sam and Mary Ann Venable, author David Brill, WDVX radio personality Red Hickey, and Ed McAlister, owner of River Sports Outfitters. Every day of March until the last Saturday, Ijams will host a special Hike-A-Thon activity. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join. From Wagging Walks doggy strolls, to Little Tykes Hikes for the young ones, to the Knoxville Track Club’s Dirty South Trail Marathon for the adventurous, the 2014 Hike-A-Thon has an activity for everyone. To cap it all off, let’s party! At the end of the month, put on your hiking boots and your fanciest duds as we kick up our heels and 60

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celebrate at the Hiker’s Ball! For more details or to register for the HikeA-Thon, visit www.ijams.org/hike-a-thon.

HIKE-A-THON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

To kick off the educational component of the Hike-A-Thon, Stephen will be leading his annual Woodcock Walk on Saturday evening, March 1. Ijams veterinarian, Dr. Louise Conrad, will offer two Walking Wags for dogs and their human companions on Wednesday, March 5, and Saturday, March 15. Little Tykes educational walks for the youngsters are scheduled for every Thursday, there’s another South Loop Piece-by-Piece hike on Saturday, March 8, and senior naturalist, Peg Beute, will lead an Ijams Homesite History Hike on Wednesday, March 12. To celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day, we’ll search for four-leaf clovers and other appropriate green day activities at the “Luck of the Ijams” program on Friday, March 14. There will also be a Migratory Bird Walk on Saturday, March 22, Sabrina DeVault will lead a Tharp Trace hike around Mead’s Quarry Lake on Thursday, March 27, and a Peg Beute will lead a Night Sounds evening stroll in the woods on Friday, March 28. For the botanical-minded, Bob and Lynne Davis will host their third annual Wildflower Walk at Hastie Park on Saturday, March 29. Saturdays also offer Creature Features: public animal programs. For information about any of these programs, including start times, fees, and registration, call 865-577-4717, ext. 110, or visit www.ijams.org/events.

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In March, nature will slowly begin to wake up after its long winter torpor. Male Eastern bluebirds will begin to claim the various nest boxes around the park in the hopes of attracting a mate. Along North Cove Trail look for bloodroot, one of the earliest forest ephemeral wildflowers to bloom even before the leaves reappear in the canopy. The barred owls that live in the woods along the stream behind the Visitor Center will start to claim territory and nest, hooting “Who cooks for you, who cooks for you alllll.” Just seeing one of these large owls sitting in a tree is often one of the most exciting takeaways that visitors leave with after a hike along the Discovery Trail. All herald the coming of spring. 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 Rentals Coordinator in the Development Department. Photos by Stephen Lyn Bales

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substantial damage to your home before you even realize it! They choose out of the way places to hide such as baseboards, behind walls, structural framing, and underneath flooring. As the weather turns warmer, you will start seeing swarming termites. If they show up inside your house, they indicate an active infestation is damaging your home.

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History The Farragut Folklife Museum is featuring an exciting special exhibit, “The Manhattan Project – Secrets Revisited,” now through Friday, May 2. The exhibit highlights items from this momentous time in our region’s history, including artifacts on loan from the private collection of Lloyd and Betty Stokes, as well as the American Museum of Science and Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex, and K-25 in Oak Ridge.

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include newspaper articles and framed Life Magazines from the 1940s, which illustrate scenes from World War II, including bombers, planes, personnel, enemy soldiers, and more. They collected their Manhattan Project artifacts during the course of 69 years while living and working in Oak Ridge. Lloyd’s professional career spanned 40 years at Y-12, K-25, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The exhibit also features loaned artifacts and well-known Ed Westcott photographs taken during the Manhattan Project from the American Museum of Science and Energy, as well as loaned artifacts from the Y-12 National Security Complex and K-25. The Manhattan Project was a research and development project that produced the first atomic bombs during World War II. Led by the United States with the support of the United Kingdom and Canada, the Manhattan Project began modestly in 1939 but grew in the 1940s to employ more than 130,000 people and cost nearly $2.2 billion (or nearly $26 billion in modernday dollars). East Tennessee’s contribution was established just across the Clinch

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River in what is now known as Oak Ridge, just a few miles from the Town of Farragut. The Manhattan Project existed until 1947, when it was dissolved and replaced by the Atomic Energy Commission, known today as the Department of Energy (DOE). DOE owns and operates national laboratories and defense plants throughout the country, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory. With the end of World War II, many employees from Oak Ridge remained in this area, therefore causing a population increase in the Town of Farragut. This ultimately led to a change in the expectations of the parents and thus the curriculum offered at Farragut High School, which was adapted to include more college preparatory classes. The scientific development still happening today in Oak Ridge continues to play a crucial role in not only Oak Ridge’s economy and culture, but also in Farragut, Knoxville, and the entire East Tennessee region. Folklife Museum Committee Member, Steve Stow, will give a special presentation on the Manhattan Project on Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall. More details will be announced closer to the event.

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Call for Entries: Knoxville Photo 2014 Exhibition The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville announces a call for photographic works for its second annual Knoxville Photo 2014.

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was developed to provide a forum for artists to compete on a national scale and display their work. Approximately 40-50 photographic works from both emerging and established artists will comprise the exhibition in the main gallery of the beautifully-restored Emporium Center at 100 S. Gay Street May 2-31. The Emporium is free and open to the public Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 11 am to 3 pm. The call for entries is open to all artists. Entries must be original works completed within the last two years in the following categories: The Human Experience, Our Earth, Travel, and Digital Imagination. The

nonrefundable entry fee is $30 for up to three images ($20 for Arts & Culture Alliance members and students). Up to seven additional images may be submitted for $5/each ($4 for members/students). Apply online or download an application at www.knoxalliance.com/photo.html, or send an SASE to Suzanne Cada, Arts & Culture Alliance, P.O. Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901. Prizes include at least $1,000 in cash awards. The deadline for entries to be received is March 23, 2014. Juror Joe Longobardi has worked professionally as a photographer for seven years in the Asheville, North Carolina, area, engaging in editorial, portrait, documentary, and street photography. He attended the Art Institute of Boston, where he studied fine art and illustration. Between his days as a student he was in a touring/recording rock band called Attika that released several albums in the United States, Europe, and Asia. After art school, he worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for numerous publications that included newspaper distributor King Features Syndicate.

Joe gradually made the move to photography as a means of personal expression, employing both traditional darkroom and digital photography techniques and mediums. He exhibits locally and regionally in group and solo shows. His photos have also appeared a number of publications and books, including Our State Magazine (NC) and The Defibulators Songbook by Mel Bay Publications. He is also a regular contributor to the Laurel of Asheville Magazine, writing instructional articles on photography techniques featuring examples of his work. Joe is a member of the f32 Group that helps promote the art and appreciation of photography through lectures and seminars. Joe has several books in the works featuring photographs of downtown Asheville that explore the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique bohemian lifestyle. The Arts & Culture Alliance serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions. The Alliance receives financial support from the Tennessee Arts Commission.

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History

BY JAS ON COLE

From Sew to Sow The massive bulk of the Standard Knitting Mill has been a part of Knoxville’s landscape and heritage since the early 1900s.

WHETHER YOU’RE FAMILIAR with the building and its history or not, most of us have seen it at some point. It sits at the boundary of several neighborhoods, including Park Ridge and Fourth and Gill, helping to define both, without being claimed by either. Through additions and demolitions, the face and shape of the building has changed during the last century. Straddling First Creek, the massive structure (nearly half a million square feet of floor space) seems to stand defiant against time. From a cultural point of view, the Standard Knitting Mill represented economic opportunity for thousands of Knoxville’s residents. By the 1930s, Standard Knitting employed more than 4,000 residents of Knoxville. In early 1989, the Standard Knitting Mill closed, and the building was occupied by Delta Apparel until 2007, when they relocated. The Standard Knitting Mill has been vacant since then. Personally, I’ve had a long standing fascination with this particular structure. As a Masters Candidate in the Graduate School of Architecture at UT, with dual concentrations in Historic Conservation and Stewardship as well as Urban Design, the magnetic potential of such a structure and site is nearly 64

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irresistible. This building has been speaking to me since my first foray into Urban Design. Not only did I choose to focus on it for my design problem in the Urban Design studio, but it was a strong contender as a site for my thesis project. Ultimately, I chose a different site located nearby, as I decided that the Standard Knitting Mill actually represented a better potential for a different kind of development and preservation than my thesis was prepared to present. I say that to begin to give weight to the potential I feel is embodied in this building and site. A thesis project, for architecture students, represents an opportunity and a platform to design around a concept that is very personal to us. More intimate than a body of research, many of us choose to address some form of health, social, or economic issue (or a combination thereof ) impacting a community. So now, given that you know my thesis research involves issues that have not only personal meaning, but represents an opportunity to better a community, then hopefully you feel the meaning when I say the Standard Knitting Mill has more potential than my thesis is able to convey. It is, in my opinion, “too good” of a building for my modest proposal, which brings me to the most exciting development regarding the Standard Knitting Mill to date. The Standard Knitting Mill is on Knox Heritage’s Fragile 15 list, but with a new developer involved, we may see it retired from endangerment soon. What gives me the most hope for the building is not what

the developers are doing with the building, but what they’re doing with the adjacent grounds. The northeast edge of the site, adjacent to First Creek, is being developed as an Urban Farm, using the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) business model. Urban agriculture and urban farming is not exactly a fledgling concept. The farm, called Abbey Fields, plans to offer a full 33-week CSA. In a CSA, seasonal produce is grown based on the number of participants and distributed weekly or bi-weekly (depending on full or half share sizes). Those that participate pay either up front or in pre-set installments. With this method, the farmer knows going into the season exactly how much of what they’ll need to grow. This helps eliminate costly waste from over-production and virtually eliminates the cost of having to market and distribute crops to various resell facilities. This helps keep costs low, and those savings are often passed on to the customer. While initial costs may seem steep, some simple math will shed some light on what’s actually a pretty impressive bargain. That $825 breaks down to $25/ week. I would challenge anyone to spend less than $25 a week on the amount of produce this represents, that is almost never this fresh, and that we should be eating anyway. As a CSA member (of a different CSA), I can attest that this is one of the single best ways to not only reduce your overall grocery bill, but to help you learn how to utilize fresh food, an art that is becoming more and more scarce as industrialized food becomes more and more prevalent. When we talk about preservation and restoration, one immediately begins to think about buildings, but there is a greater force at work. Preservation of buildings ultimately leads to preservation of neighborhoods and the continuation of the communities that live, work, and play in those neighborhoods. For more information on Knox Heritage’s Fragile 15, visit http://knoxheritage.org/ fragile15. For more information on Abbey Fields Urban Farm, visit http://abbeyfields.com.

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 membership-based organization that serves Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties. For more information and to get involved, visit www.knoxheritage.org or www. etpaonline.org, and find us on Facebook! Photography by Jason Cole

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forward to spring break this year, especially your dog or cat. Few of us have the option of taking our four-legged kids along with us on spring break or vacation, and while some pets board well, others do not. Some pets experience separation anxiety, and other pets, particularly older ones, are nervous in the noisy environment of a kennel. The solution for pet care in your absence isn’t always an easy one. Your kid has a set routine and feels safe in their home environment, where they are surrounded by familiar sights, sounds, and smells. At Waggy Tails Pet Sitting + Dog Walking, we offer parents and their four-legged kids an alternative to conventional boarding or imposing on a friend, neighbor, or relative you may have had pet sit for you in the past. We offer pet owners professional pet care right in their homes, where your kids feel safe and secure. We provide personalized care that’s tailored to your pet’s individual needs. We ensure your kid stays on their regular diet, and we schedule walks and playtime to make certain your pet receives both the attention and exercise

they need. Also, caring for your dog or cat in your own home assures you that they will not be exposed to other pets with illnesses. Our clients appreciate the fact that their fourlegged kids are in the care of an experienced, professional pet sitter. There is no need to schedule a drop-off or pickup at a boarding facility, and you’ll be greeted at the front door by a pet with a wagging tail that is happy to have been able to stay in the comfort of their own home. Did you know that we offer other additional services that might interest you, including complimentary plant watering and bringing in the mail? If you’d like to give your four-legged kid a break this spring break, contact us today and really enjoy your vacation!

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Educator Profile

Erin Whiteside

T’S NOT OFTEN that someone gets

to turn their personal passion into a career, but that’s exactly what Erin Whiteside has done. Erin, a professor in the journalism and electronic media department at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, turned her passion for athletics and feminism into a career teaching and researching media coverage of women in sports. “I’ve always had a passion for women’s sports and feminist issues,” she said. “I realized I could tailor my research to something that’s personally important to me, and that’s what really spurred me to go on for my Ph.D.” Erin earned her bachelor’s degree at the California State University – Fullerton. After working for Major League Baseball as an editor for a few years, she decided to take a job as Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Penn State, overseeing media and public relations efforts for the women’s basketball team. While there, she started working on her master’s degree, eventually going on to earn her Ph.D. in mass communication.

She’s in her fourth year at UTK. “One of the core classes is media, diversity, and society, where we essentially examine media content and practices,” she said. “We study the relationship between news and society and what it teaches us about cultural values.” Erin also teaches sports journalism classes, in which students get to practice covering the kinds of stories they might be asked to cover as a sports reporter. “They go out to games and get a lot of reallife experience,” she said. She also does a lot of service to the university, as well as research involving the representation of women in sports media and what it teaches society about cultural values. This entails studying the sports that aren’t covered a lot in the media, why that is, and what it says about how society views women and diversity in sports organizations. For example, she says, female athletes

are often first judged by their physical beauty rather than their athletic prowess. She also studies workplace diversity. “I try to understand the climate in sports media workplaces and work toward helping workplaces become more accommodating toward women,” said Erin. “When your work is something you’re passionate about, it doesn’t often feel like work. It’s easy to get motivated. The opportunity to see growth in students is motivating as well. That’s a really nice part of working in education.” Erin says the biggest challenge she faces as an educator is lack of resources. “Whether you need classroom space or technology, there’s always a fight for resources,” she said. “That’s something that our state and local government need to be aware of. Our students are working hard, and they deserve the resources to make sure they can reach their goals.” March 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

Travel

National Cherry Blossom Festival TRAVEL AMERICA:

The Nation’s Greatest Springtime Celebration

EACH YEAR THE National involved in events through the Cherry Blossom Festival comNational Conference of State memorates the 1912 gift of Societies’ Princess Program. 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor First Lady Mamie Eisenhower Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the crowned Queen Janet Bailey city of Washington, DC. The in 1953, and in 1976, Betty Ford gift and annual celebration invited the princesses to the MARCH 20 – APRIL 13 honor the lasting friendship White House. In 1965, First WASHINGTON, DC between the United States and Lady Lady Bird Johnson acceptJapan and the continued close ed 3,800 Yoshino trees from the relationship between the two countries. government of Japan and held a tree planting reenIt took the coordination of many to ensure the actment. All first ladies in recent years have served as arrival of the cherry trees. A first batch of 2,000 Honorary Chair, many participating as well. In 1999, trees arrived diseased in 1910 but did not deter First Lady Hillary Clinton took part in a tree plantthe parties. Between the governments of the two ing ceremony. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush greeted countries, coordination by Dr. Jokichi Takamine, guests with remarks at the Opening Ceremony. Hona world-famous chemist and the founder of Sanorary Chair First Lady Michelle Obama was involved kyo Co., Ltd. (today know as Daiichi Sankyo), Dr. in 2012, planting a cherry tree in West Potomac Park David Fairchild of the U.S. Department of Agriculamong dignitaries and guests. ture, Eliza Scidmore, first female board member of Today’s National Cherry Blossom Festival has the National Geographic Society, and First Lady grown from modest beginnings into the nation’s Helen Herron Taft, more than 3,000 trees arrived greatest springtime celebration. A group of Ameriin Washington in 1912. In a simple ceremony on can school children reenacted the initial planting March 27, 1912, First Lady Helen Herron Taft and and other activities, effectively holding the first Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambas“festival” in 1927. The festivities grew again in 1935, sador, planted the first two trees from Japan on the north bank sponsored by civic groups in the nation’s capital. The Festival of the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. was expanded to two weeks in 1994 to accommodate a diverse Throughout the years, gifts have been exchanged between the activity schedule during the blooming period. Throughout the two countries. In 1915, the United States government reciprocatyears, millions have participated in Festival events and viewed ed with a gift of flowering dogwood trees to the people of Japan. the flowering cherry trees. In 2012, the Festival expanded to In 1981, the cycle of giving came full circle. Japanese horticulturfive weeks (from 16 days in recent previous years) to provide ists were given cuttings from the trees to replace some cherry a grand tribute to the 100-year anniversary of the gift of trees. trees in Japan that had been destroyed in a flood. Today more than 1.5 million people visit Washington, DC each Since First Lady Taft’s involvement, the nation’s first ladies year to admire the blossoming cherry trees and participate in have been proponents of the Festival. Historically, many were diverse programming that heralds spring in the nation’s capital. 66

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Photos courtesy of www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. • Washington Monument Photo by Simon Williams

Travel

National Cherry Blossom Festival 2014 Signature Events and Programs Pink Tie Party Fundraiser

National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

• Date: Thursday, March 20 • Time: 7–11 pm • Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center – 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Cost: Individual admission – $200/person, The Capitol File Experience – $250/person (exclusive access to special lounge). Tickets are limited. Proceeds support Festival events and programs. Strut down the pink carpet in “Pink Tie” cocktail attire and enter a world of stunning fashion displays, games of chance, delicious cuisine, tempting libations, and Silent Auction Spectacular. The evening’s Auction Spectacular contributes to the Festival’s fundraising efforts offering fashion, weekend getaways, concert, sporting, dining, theater experiences, and much more.

National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony • Date: Saturday, March 22 • Time: 5–6:30 pm • Location: The Warner Theatre – 513 13th Street, NW • Cost: Free; advance ticketing required Kick-off the 2014 National Cherry Blossom Festival with worldclass renowned entertainment as we welcome springtime to Washington, DC and celebrate the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States. Enjoy spirited traditional and contemporary performances in a historic setting.

• Date: Saturday, April 12 • Time: 10 am – noon • Location: Constitution Avenue – From 7th to 17th Streets, NW • Cost: Starting at $20 for grandstand seating. Standing along the parade route from Constitution Avenue between 9th and 15th Streets, NW, is FREE and open to the public. Arrive early for the best views.

Family Days presented with the National Building Museum • Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23 • Time: Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday 11 am – 4 pm • Location: National Building Museum – 401 F Street, NW • Cost: Free This two-day annual family festival for kids of all ages features hands-on activities, interactive art demonstrations, and exciting indoor and outdoor performances that celebrate spring and explore Japanese arts and design.

Blossom Kite Festival • Date: Saturday, March 29 • Time: 10 am – 4:30 pm • Location: Washington Monument grounds – Constitution Avenue & 17th Street, NW • Cost: Free The fourth annual Blossom Kite Festival showcases the creativity of kite makers and skill of kite fliers from across the

U.S. and other countries through a variety of competitions and demonstrations, including the popular Hot Tricks Showdown and the Rokkaku Battle. Bring your own kites or children can make a kite at an activity station (while supplies last) to fly on the Public Field. The Blossom Kite Festival includes five areas to enjoy: the Competition & Demonstration Field, Family Field, Kite Club Display Area, Activity Tents, and Public Field.

Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival • Date: Saturday, April 5 • Time: 1–9 pm, fireworks start at 8:30 pm (rain or shine) • Location: Southwest Waterfront – 600-900 Water Street, SW • Cost: Free The Southwest Waterfront community, home of the cherry blossoms, is the perfect place to enjoy more than eight celebratory hours of free music, family friendly water-related activities, cultural experiences, live entertainment, and delicious foods at multiple outdoor venues.

One of DC’s largest spectator events, the energy-filled parade runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets, NW, and is televised live. Vibrant costumes and blossom-inspired décor create the look of the nation’s premier springtime parade.

Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival • Date: Saturday, April 12 • Time: 10:30 am – 6 pm • Location: 12th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Cost: $10 (children 12 and under free) Enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere of the largest Japanese cultural festival in the United States, featuring food, arts and culture, merchandise, and live traditional and J-Pop performances on four stages, including martial arts demonstrations. For the complete schedule of events or more information, call the Festival Hotline at (877) 44BLOOM or visit www.national cherryblossomfestival.org. March 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

Entertainment

March THINGS TO DO • PLACES TO GO PEOPLE TO SEE

March 1: 7th Annual Mardi Growl Parade and Festival in downtown Knoxville at 11 am. A benefit for Young-Williams Animal Center. March 1-2 & 5-9: The Trip to Bountiful at the Clarence Brown Theatre. March 1 & 5-8 at 7:30 pm with matinees on March 2 & 9 at 2 pm. March 2: TNA Impact Wrestling “Road to Lockdown” at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 5 pm. March 3: Tennessee Theater Company Presents “Aesop’s Fables” at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 9:30 am. March 3: Mighty Musical Monday with UT Women’s Chorus at the Tennessee Theatre at 12 pm. Free! March 3-14: Farragut Primary Schools Art Show at Farragut Town Hall. Hours are 8 am to 5 pm. March 7: First Friday on Market Square, Gay Street, The Old City, and Downtown North beginning at 5 pm. March 7-8: Akima Survivor – The Adventures of Tennessee Rivers and Gaye Street at the Bijou Theatre. March 7 at 7 pm and March 8 at 2 & 7 pm. March 7-8: Broadway at the Tennessee: Stomp at the Tennessee Theatre. March 7 at 8 pm and March 8 at 2 & 8 pm. March 8: Lucky Kidney Run at Krutch Park Extension at 9 am. A benefit for the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation. March 8: Shamrock Ball: A Father-Daughter Dance in the Farragut High School Commons Area from 7 to 9 pm. A benefit for

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East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and the Kiwanis International Eliminate Project. March 9: Daylight Saving Time spring ahead one hour. March 9: Volunteer Ministry Center 5K Race at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn at 2 pm. March 10: Classic Productions for Students Presents “Seussical” at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 9:45 am. March 10: George Thorogood & the Destroyers – 40 Years Strong at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm.

March 14: Tennessee Women of Vision and Courage presentation at the Farragut Folklife Museum at 6:30 pm. Free – no registration required. March 14: Bob Weir & Ratdog at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm. March 14: Switchfoot at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. March 15: Rockabye Butterfly Bash at Volunteer Landing at 8 am. A benefit for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. March 15: Bijou Jubilee! 2014 featuring Gran Torino at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. March 15: KSO Pops “Indigo Girls” at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 8 pm. March 17-28: Young at HeART Art Show at Farragut Town Hall. Hours are 8 am to 5 pm. March 18: Harlem Globetrotters at Thompson-Boling Arena at 7 pm.

March 17

Saint Patrick's Day

March 20-21: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Brandenburg Concerti at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm. March 21: Disney Junior Live: Pirate & Princess Adventure at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 2 & 6 pm. March 21: WDVX World Class Bluegrass at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. March 22: Irish Tenors at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm. March 22: Houndmouth at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. March 22: Monique and Friends at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 8 pm. March 23: Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the Bijou Theatre at 7 pm. March 24: The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the Bijou Theatre at 7 pm. March 25: A Celebration of New Spring Fashions Fashion Show at Cherokee Country Club at noon. A benefit for historic Ramsey House. March 27-30: Wrens at the Clarence Brown Lab Theatre. March 27-29 at 7:30 pm and March 30 at 2 pm. Performances continue through April 13. March 28-30: Big Ears 2014 at the Bijou Theatre. March 29: 6th Annual Black Tie Gala at Hunter Valley Farm at 6 pm. A benefit for the Butterfly Fund of East Tennessee Foundation. March 29: Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller: Bolder and Fresher Tour 2014 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 8 pm.

Entertainment

Carol Mayo Jenkins Goes Home in Academy Award Winner Horton Foote’s “The Trip to Bountiful” at the Clarence Brown Theatre

Carol Mayo Jenkins in the Clarence Brown Theatre’s production of “The Trip to Bountiful”

Pels Foundation Award for Drama, New York State Governor’s Arts Award, and, in December of that year, was given the National Medal of Arts Award by President Clinton. In 2006, his play, “The Trip to Bountiful,” won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival, and he was given the Drama Desk Lifetime Achievement Award for his body of work. Foote’s success has been attributed to his honest examination of the human condition and why some people survive tragedies while others are destroyed. His central themes of the “sense of belonging” and “longing for home” have resonated with audiences for more than 60 years. “‘The Trip to Bountiful’ is a journey home, which brings our heroine a sense of dignity and proof that her life was well lived,” said director Kate Buckley. “Carol Mayo Jenkins’ beautiful portrayal of Carrie Watts enriches this profound story.”

Ticket prices range from $5 to $40. For more information or tickets, call the CBT Box Office at 865-974-5161 or visit www. clarencebrowntheatre.com. With a dual mission to train the next generation of theatre artists and to provide top quality professional theatre, the Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is one of only 12 academic LORT (League of Resident Theatre) institutions in the nation. Under the artistic direction of Calvin MacLean, the CBT season runs from August through May and features eight productions ranging from musicals to drama. The 2013-2014 remaining season includes “The Trip to Bountiful,” “Wrens,” and Monty Python’s “Spamalot.” Stay connected with the Clarence Brown Theatre on Facebook (Clarence Brown Theatre), follow them on Twitter (@ClarenceBrown) and view Clarence Brown videos on YouTube (Clarence Bro).

TH E AWAR D -WINNIN G “The Trip to Bountiful,” starring Carol Mayo Jenkins, is playing on the Clarence Brown Mainstage now through March 9. The heartwarming play tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman who yearns to return to her home in Bountiful, Texas, one last time, against the wishes of her overprotective son and domineering daughterin-law. Written by one of America’s greatest writers, Horton Foote, “The Trip to Bountiful” is an unforgettable portrait of a woman with incredible strength and dignity, Foote’s first play, “Texas Town,” was produced Off-Broadway in 1941. Since then he has had plays produced on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, and at many regional theatres throughout the country. He received Academy Awards for his screenplay adaptation of “To Kill A Mockingbird” and his original screenplay, “Tender Mercies.” He received the Pulitzer Prize for his play, “The Young Man from Atlanta,” the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway, and the Outer Critics Circle Special Achievement Award for the Signature Series of his plays. In 1996, he was elected to the Theatre Hall of Fame. In 1998, he was elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Letters and at the same time received from the Academy the Gold Medal of Drama for the entire body of his work. In 2000, he received the PEN/Laura March 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

Entertainment

ELECTED AS ONE OF the “Great Expectations in 2014” in Music and Art by The New York Times, the Big Ears Festival continues to unfold tantalizing details for its return to historic downtown Knoxville on March 28-30. Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, already slated to perform Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint on Sunday, will also have a Saturday presentation, which will feature his chamber music for the films There Will Be Blood, The Master, and Norwegian Wood, performed by members of New York’s acclaimed Wordless Music Orchestra. The brilliant So Percussion will be performing on all three days of the festival, showcasing their new collaboration with Buke and Gase (fresh from its debut at New York’s Ecstatic Music Festival), performing the music of and collaborating with Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche, and performing Steve Reich’s legendary 1971 piece Drumming. On Sunday, So Percussion will perform composer, guitarist, and Big Ears 2010 curator Bryce Dessner’s Music for Wood and Strings, which was premiered at Carnegie Hall this past November. Guitarist Dessner will also perform as part of the program. Pianist/composer Rachel Grimes, who has been heralded as “one of American independent music’s few truly inspired technicians” by WIRE magazine and included among NPR’s “100 Composers under 40,” will also perform with her ensemble at Big Ears. Known for her groundbreaking rock band, the Rachels, as well as for her solo piano and compositions for classical ensembles, Ms. Grimes is an artist of remarkable depth and breadth. Members of the Wordless Music Orchestra, who will be performing Jonny Greenwood’s chamber music, are also expected to present an additional program of works during the weekend. As the “house band” for New York’s acclaimed Wordless Music Series, founded and curated by Ronen Givony, these musicians have been at the forefront of presenting some of the most exciting and innovative performances in recent memory. There is still more to come, as the Big Ears Festival will continue to reveal additional programs and collaborations, workshops, panels and discussions with the artists, interactive exhibitions and projects, and more. For the complete lineup of artists, visit www. BigEarsFestival.com. Daily tickets are on sale exclusively at www. BigEarsFestival.com, with a limited allotment starting at $65 plus fees. A second allotment of Weekend Passes for the Big Ears Festival – priced at $175 plus service charges – are still available while supplies last.

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JONNY GREENWOOD

ABOUT BIG EARS FESTIVAL Hailed by composer Philip Glass as a “tremendous experience” and Pitchfork as “an inspiration,” the Big Ears Festival brings together musicians and artists who span generations and transcend genres for dozens of concerts along with installations, exhibitions, film screenings, interactive workshops, informative talks, surprise collaborations, and unexpected connections. As always, Big Ears concerts and events will take place in different venues, all within an easy walk of one another, in Knoxville’s welcoming downtown area. The heart and soul of the festival will be at Knoxville’s two remarkable historic theatres, the Tennessee and the Bijou. Other venues include the Knoxville Museum of Art and the recently added Scruffy City Hall, along with other clubs, galleries, and warehouses. Big Ears debuted in February 2009 in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a lineup that included Philip Glass & Wendy Sutter, Antony & the Johnsons, Jon Hassell, the Necks, Fennesz, Pauline Oliveros, Negativland, Michael Gira, Mark

Linkous and Scott Minor of Sparklehorse, Ned Rothenberg, Dan Deacon, and Neil Hamburger. In 2010, the festival featured Artist in Residence Terry Riley and guest curator Bryce Dessner of The National, with Vampire Weekend, Joanna Newsom, The xx, Nico Muhly, My Brightest Diamond, the Calder String Quartet, Bang on a Can, Tim Hecker and the Dirty Projectors, among others. Big Ears is created and produced by AC Entertainment. AC Entertainment is known as one of the foremost concert promoters and festival producers in the United States. Presenting more than 700 concerts and events each year, AC is internationally known as co-founders/producers of the acclaimed Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which was cited as “One of the 50 Moments to Change the History of Rock and Roll” by Rolling Stone Magazine. They are also founders and producers of Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit in Asheville, North Carolina, as well as producers of The Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Business

BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL BRAND

Personal branding is an elusive topic to most people, yet it is important for career success. Wise professionals with career success know it can mean the difference between landing that dream job and never getting noticed.

O WHAT DO YOU THINK

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Reflect on your strengths and liabilities frequently. What is the unique value that you have to offer, and what do you aspire to be? Think about your strengths and what you do really well. What do you want to be known for in business? What differentiates you? Use those reflections to establish your unique brand. Perhaps you want to be known as a very curious, engaged consultant. Or perhaps your unique brand is one of intelligence, candor, and strong ethics.

ACTIONS SPEAK

In order to sustain your brand, you have to act accordingly. Your behaviors and the decisions you make daily impact your brand. Be bold in defining your brand and then have the courage to live up to that brand promise. If you are finding it challenging to start living your brand, find someone that has a style, behavior, or an approach that you admire. Emulate what works. Try it yourself and see if it feels right for you. Experiment until you find your own authentic behavior.

NETWORK NONSTOP

To get others to recognize your brand, you have to market yourself. This clearly takes time and effort, but it can be done effectively if you follow these key steps. To share your brand, network in the organization you work in, outside work with other professional contacts, and in your community. Make yourself visible to those that can influence your career. The key to a successful professional brand is having strong â&#x20AC;&#x153;word-of-mouth marketingâ&#x20AC;? from friends, co-workers, customers, and other contacts. Having a strong brand means finding ways to network and manage what those contacts know and then say to others about your capabilities.

DECIDE TODAY

Decide to make managing your professional brand a priority. Carve out time each week to fine tune and evolve your defined brand. Make time to reflect and try out new behaviors and to expand your network. There is real power in knowing where you are focused and letting others know for what you aspire to be known.

BY TOM IRMEN

Business

Business Owner – Know Thyself I turn 64 this year and have now been self-employed for nearly half my life. In fact, just one year short.

ESPITE MY more than three

decades long experience as one of the nation’s nearly 10 million self-employeds, little has changed, at least as it relates to the opportunity for success. One thing that has changed, however, is my ability to pick a winner. No, I didn’t get any smarter, but I have had the rare opportunity to observe firsthand many thousands of small businesses and their owners for 30+ years. I generally place business owners in one of two categories. The most successful are those with that unmistakable fire-in-their-eyes passion for both their business and the future, whereas those who are most certain to fail are those who treat their business as a hobby or a

casual venture. They are the ones who set a date for success. “If I don’t achieve my goals by year’s end, I’m out of here.” Picking a date to succeed is the same as picking a date to fail. Failures among the first group are rare. Failures among the second group are almost assured.

We all want to succeed. Your desire to succeed has to be an obsession. Merely wanting to be successful is not enough. We all want to succeed. Your desire to succeed has to be an obsession. Now I’m not suggesting that you abandon your family and friends in pursuit of success, but your success has to be an obsession for at least that portion of the time you have allocated to running your small business. If I were politically correct, I would substitute commitment for obsession. But no

matter what word you prefer, nothing worthwhile will be achieved in any noteworthy fashion without that fire-in-your-eyes passion that each and every winner exhibits. So why am I so overly obsessed with sharing my point of view with so many self-employeds and would-be entrepreneurs? Simple, actually. My objective is to help you choose between success and failure and to avoid the emotional and financial costs that those in the last category are almost guaranteed to experience. I love having been self-employed for nearly half my life. I hope you’ll be able to say the same thing yourself, and you can… but know thyself first.

Staying Safe in a Scary World B U S I N E S S B A S I C S by Beth Townsend HAVING SPENT YEARS in real estate and property management, safety is a priority. Meeting new people, showing properties, and being out with strangers requires discernment and common sense. Our neighborhood newsletter features an update of crime in our vicinity, one of the nicer areas in town. Horrific shootings in upscale malls and in schools in affluent areas are too common. Beyond the local perspective, national news broadcasts statements of National Security Agency experts saying that terrorism is as much a threat as in 2001. With bad news comes good news! Advances in technology means we often know in real time what’s happening in our community and around the world. While it may seem like more crime in recent years, the fact is we now know more about it because we are alerted with news reports. If knowledge is power, then let’s use it to our advantage. While safety is not a hip topic or buzz word, it requires discussion. Be alert: Many people have lost the safety edge by tuning out the world. How can one be alert if their center of attention is a smartphone? Too many people walk around rarely

looking up, not to mention ear buds in their ears, oblivious to noises. If you can’t see or hear what’s happening, you’re not using common sense when it comes to safety. Be aware of what’s going on around you. Have a plan: Discuss safety at work and at home. Lock doors, keep lights on. Use an alarm if you can. Keep an eye out for suspicious activity. Use basic precautions. My first job was as a bank teller, where we were robbed at gunpoint. Because there was training in how to handle a robbery, all of us remained calm and no one was hurt. Had we not discussed this ahead of time, we could have panicked, and the results might have been different. Know how technology works: We love our phones, computers, and pads, but owning them should mean knowing them. You wouldn’t buy a gun without learning how to shoot it, but we allow technology in our homes and offices that can be quite dangerous if not managed diligently. A few simple steps can mean protection from cyber-bandits. Don’t be too busy to contact safety experts and implement precautions. Drive safely: There is ample evidence that tragedy can happen if you text and drive.

Yet an alarming number of teens and adults alike look at a screen as they drive. It’s a selfish act where self control and consideration of others should be demonstrated. It’s not worth endangering yourself or others just to be quick to respond. Pull over if needed to address

immediate concerns. Can we stay safe in a scary world? No one can promise safety, but we can apply strategies and discuss plans to reduce risks. Understanding just how powerful common sense and diligence are when it comes to your approach to safety starts with being alert and paying attention to what’s going on around you.

Beth Townsend is a dynamic

freelance speaker and writer and can be reached at 225.910.7426 or at www.bethtownsend.com. March 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

Relationships

BY D E A NN A B R A N N, PH.D.

The MIL/DIL Relationship Is Not Like Any Other In-Law Relationship GETTING ALONG WITH YOUR motherin-law or daughter-in-law means knowing when to speak up, when to stay silent, and how to maneuver within situations so you keep the relationship intact. Although it’s important to learn these things for all relationships, it’s extremely important when it comes to the MIL/DIL relationship. This relationship needs to find that delicate balance. Women ask me why it’s so different from the other family relationships. It seems other family relationships, even other inlaw relationships, can weather the storm much better. The MIL/DIL relationship is extremely fragile. One wrong look, one inconsiderate behavior, one off-putting remark can change this relationship forever. Here are some reasons why it’s so different from other family relationships. There’s an undercurrent of competition between the MIL and DIL. Most women want to believe it’s for the husband’s/son’s love. That’s not it. The competition is for the influence one or the other has over him.

Etiquette

This is an unspoken competition. Most women feel something and try to label it with the actions displayed by the other (e.g. his mother won’t let go, his wife wants to keep him from his family, etc.). Saying these things is really how each woman tries to deal with the covert competition. These statements and/or reactions are the consequences of this undercurrent competition. Think about it. Your in-law says or does something; you feel threatened in some way but aren’t sure why. What do you do? You look at your in-law’s actions and find fault because that action is creating anxiety in you that you don’t understand. You push back to get rid of your anxiety. Your behavior or reaction (and hers) is all about this misunderstood threat. Understanding this aspect is more than half the battle. Understanding this will start to shift your mind and emotions to some degree, which allows you to behave and react differently when a situation arises. If you know this is about your influence (or lack of influence) over your son or husband,

not about his love for you, how might that impact your behavior? 1. You can look at the bigger picture and realize each of you play a role in his life. A different role, but a role just the same. 2. Determine how your new role (as wife or mother) can create a positive experience for all three of you. » As his mother, how can you shift your importance in his life to something that fits well for the adult he has become? » As his wife, how can you embrace your importance in his life without the need to discard his mother? Dr. Brann holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. in Psychobiological Anthropology. www.drdeannabrann.com info@drdeannabrann.com

BY M O N I C A I RV I N E

Speak to Your Children with Love PARENTS, WE MUST stop speaking to

our children behind clinched teeth and with angry eyes and cuttingly sharp voices. I have seen time and time again, and it seems more often these days, parents speaking and handling their children with such contempt and hostility and impatience that it breaks my heart in two. When we continue to interact and speak with our children without love, patience, and sincerity, we are contributing to them growing up as angry, unhappy children who will bear the scars of emotional damage. We may not think of ourselves as child abusers, but I assure you, if we are continuing to break our children’s spirits, we are indeed child abusers. We have only a small amount of time where we have the opportunity to be our children’s heroes. When they are young, they are so impressionable and want so desperately to please us and to be loved and cherished as we all do. Children will react and exemplify the behavior they learn from their parents and caregivers, every single time.

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I worked in a preschool during college, and while there I learned an invaluable lesson. I had some children in my class who were aggressive, who were often angry, and who struggled to have healthy relationships with other children. In contrast, I had many children who were kind, gentle, happy, and content with most situations. As I met and got to know the parents of all the children, it soon became evident where the children learned their behaviors. (Please know that I am not speaking about children who suffer with real behavior issues, cognitive disabilities, social disabilities, and the like.) What I witnessed was that the parents who were most often aggressively pulling on their children, impatiently removing or putting on coats, threatening to discipline once home, etc. were the ones who had the most aggressive children. Then I noticed the parents who came in smiling, hugging, and being gentle with their children, both with their words and tone, as well as physically, were the parents with the

most gentle children. The softer the parents spoke and behaved, the more kind were the children. You may argue against this idea. You may want to discuss all the variables that can lead to children’s behavior and personality, and I know you would have many valuable points and truths. I also know there are exceptions. However, regardless of all that, if we want gentle, kind children, they MUST see it and feel it from us. Please, let’s speak with kindness, handle with gentleness, and be much more patient with these beautiful souls entrusted to us.

Monica Irvine The Etiquette Factory President

865.719.7302 www.theetiquettefactory.com monica@theetiquettefactory.com

Health

Fat Reduction That Fits WITH SPRING and summer just around

the corner, many of us start thinking about how we are going to look in our warm weather wardrobes. Frequently, unwanted body fat taints this image. Fortunately, the science behind the removal of unwanted body fat has evolved. There are now scientifically proven, non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures to help individuals obtain their ideal body shape. If you can pinch an unwanted inch, the revolutionary Liposonix device may be just the answer to what diet and exercise alone have not been able to accomplish. Liposonix is a new device that utilizes focused ultrasound energy to non-invasively permanently

Matthew B. Doppelt, D.O. Board Certified Dermatologist

destroy body fat. “1 hour, 1 treatment, 1 size smaller” is the moniker for this treatment. In controlled studies, Liposonix patients lost an average of one to two inches from their waistlines, with maximum results seen within eight to 12 weeks. The treatment takes approximately one hour, and there is no downtime. In fact, there are no post-treatment restrictions, and most patients can leave the office and immediately return to their normal activities. Liposonix is different from other non-invasive body contouring devices that can be limited in their ability to treat certain areas of fat and may require several hours and multiple treatment sessions to adequately address problem areas. The Liposonix system is highly versatile, allowing control over precisely how and where energy is delivered for a truly customized treatment in a single one-hour session. While

Before SlimLipo

Before Liposonix

After SlimLipo

After Liposonix

Liposonix was cleared in the U.S. by the FDA in 2011, it is backed by 10 years of extensive study. It has been featured on Dr. Oz, 20/20, The View, and in many of the top beauty magazines such as Allure, Vogue, and Elle. For those that need to lose more than an inch or two, tumescent microcannular liposuction may be the answer. This in-office, minimally invasive procedure, which utilizes only local anesthesia, was pioneered by a dermatologist in 1985 and is now considered the worldwide standard for liposuction. SmartLipo and SlimLipo are two well-known devices that have been cleared by the FDA for the destruction of fat (laser lipolysis). These devices serve as an enhancement to tumescent microcannular liposuction, promoting easier fat removal and better skin contraction. After SmartLipo or SlimLipo, most patients are able to return to work in two or three days. Virtually any area with excess fat can be treated. The neck, arms, abdomen, love handles, and thighs all respond beautifully to this procedure. Patients often ask me how much weight they are going to lose with these procedures. I try to explain that these are body contouring

procedures, not weight loss procedures. It is also very important that patients maintain a healthy lifestyle after these procedures. Even though fat is permanently destroyed, if a patient gains weight, the fat must go somewhere, and it probably won’t go where you want it to. Southeastern Dermatology Consultants is proud to be the premier provider of the Liposonix, SmartLipo, and SlimLipo procedures in Knoxville. We would enjoy meeting with you to discuss which procedure would best suit your needs. Call to schedule a complimentary consultation and receive discounted pricing through the month of April, or join us for our “Thinner Dinner Party” on March 6 at 6:00 pm.

Southeastern Dermatology Consultants

1924 Pinnacle Pointe Way, Suite 300 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.474.8800 www.drdoppelt.com

March 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

Fat reduction that fits.™

INTRODUCING THE LIPOSONIX® TREATMENT Do you have areas of unwanted fat around your abdomen or love handles that you can’t seem to get rid of, even with diet and exercise? If so, the Liposonix treatment may be the perfect fit for you. The Liposonix® treatment is a non-surgical fat reduction procedure that uses advanced ultrasound technology to permanently destroy unwanted abdominal fat just beneath the skin. • • • •

Noticeable results after just one treatment Customizable to address specific “problem” areas Non-surgical with little to no downtime Backed by over 10 years of research and testing

Southeastern Dermatology Consultants is proud to be Knoxville’s premier provider of Liposonix, Slimlipo, and Smartlipo.

Join us for our “Thinner Dinner Party” on March 6th at 6:00 pm Featuring Liposonix, Slimlipo, and Smartlipo. Hors d’ oevres and refreshments will be served. Call 865-474-8800 today to RSVP as seating is limited. Special pricing for attendees.

865.474.8800 | www.drdoppelt.com 1924 Pinnacle Pointe Way, Suite 300 Knoxville, TN 37922

MATTHEW B. DOPPELT, D.O. BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST