EVERY THING KNOXVILLE MAGAZINE
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November Judy Irmen
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Publisher + Editor in Chief
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Tom Irmen Director of Sales + Marketing
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Contact Information P.O. Box 432 Vonore, TN 37885 Phone: 865.856.6463
A holiday Open House not to be missed.
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Dress up your walls for the holidays. Healthy Eating....................................................18 Insights & Highlights......................................34 Knox Heritage.....................................................58 Travel........................................................................60 Calendar of Events...........................................62 Educator Profile................................................64 Random Acts of Flowers..............................64
Whether your vision for retirement includes freedom, family, security, or adventure, the team at Marsh Professional Group can provide an integrated approach to craft a financial plan as unique as you are. (Left to right) Rick Austin – Insurance Specialist; Mike Marsh, CPA – Business Advisor; Yvonne Marsh, CPA Independent Financial Planner; Erin Phillips – Client Relationship Manager; Ray McGee, CPA - Tax Specialist.
Hours of Business Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Everything Knoxville is distributed in Downtown Knoxville and select residential communities including Sequoyah Hills, Bearden, West Knoxville, Farragut, Concord and Hardin Valley
For Entrepreneurs...........................................65 Family Life............................................................66 Etiquette in Training.......................................66
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From the Publisher DURING THIS TIME of year, we
begin to celebrate the holiday season. We have Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year celebrations ahead of us. It is a time of family gatherings where we catch up on busy lives, share gifts, eat specially prepared meals, and reflect on all our blessings. One blessing I will be remembering, especially this November, is my dad. He passed away six years ago on November 11th, Veterans Day. My dad was a WWII veteran who never spoke about his service. Much of what I know now came out a few years prior to his death. I found out he actually was one of the landing forces at Normandy on D-Day. I found old photos of him in France during that time which chronicled his tour of duty. I also found mementos my dad saved during his time of service.
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My dad did not think of himself as a hero or that he did anything special. He only thought of himself as a soldier doing his duty. I admire my dad as a soldier and as a father. He is forever in my heart. Many of you have family and friends that are in service to our country or who gave their lives in service. This month, on Veterans Day and on Thanksgiving Day, remember their service and give thanks for that service which safeguards our country, our hometowns, and our freedoms. From all of us at Everything Knoxville, we wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and we salute all of those who are veterans and those currently serving. Enjoy your holiday, and give thanks for your blessings.
Judy Irmen
PUBLISHER + EDITOR IN CHIEF
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combined experience of a dedicated group of professionals from the worlds of accounting, finance, insurance, taxes, legal, and retirement planning, Marsh Professional Group offers clients an uncommon level of expertise, whether they are planning for retirement or already enjoying retirement. Due to the many moving parts inherent in retirement planning – including Social Security, Medicare taxes, long-term care, retirement funds, investing, and wills, to name a few – a piecemeal approach to retirement can leave gaps in the best intentioned plan. They recognize that making a plan for living in retirement requires comprehensive strategies that are different than simply saving for retirement. Whether your vision for retirement includes freedom, family, security, or adventure, their integrated approach allows them to craft a financial plan as unique as you are. Everything Knoxville is excited to share with you our recent interview with financial planner and CPA, Yvonne Marsh. Yvonne is also the co-founder of Marsh Professional Group along with her husband, Michael Marsh, CPA. EK: We typically think of CPAs as tax accountants. How did you get into retirement planning? Yvonne: The first part of my career was with a national accounting firm auditing banks and investment portfolios, and I enjoyed it very much. But as I watched my parents work through their own retirement planning, and my aunt unexpectedly lost her husband very early in her retirement years, I realized that retirement planning was how I could take my investment and tax expertise and help retirees plan for a comfortable, secure retirement. So I went on to get my Series 7 and 66 investment licenses and my insurance licenses, along with my CPA designation, and transitioned into financial planning and money management. I really love helping people find 6
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the answers to their questions – whatever they may be. EK: While most people appreciate the necessity for retirement planning, they are often overwhelmed by competing messages from the hundreds of “experts” offering to assist them. What advice can you offer them? Yvonne: Look for someone you can relate to. It’s an important relationship that can continue for many years, so take the time to understand not just the technical approach to their financial planning, but how they relate to you as a person. Do they explain concepts in understandable terms? Do they take the
time to understand what’s important to you? A favorite part of my job is really getting to know my clients and establishing strong relationships. I want them to be able to pick up the phone and call me about anything – financial or not. I also find that husbands and wives are looking for a financial planner they can build a relationship with and that can continue on for the surviving spouse, which statistically is going to be the wife. I take great pride in the trust those relationships represent. EK: There are a great many disciplines involved in creating a retirement plan, including taxes, legal, financial planning, medical, long-term care, and estate planning. How is your comprehensive approach to retirement planning unique, and how do your clients benefit? Yv o n n e : Traditionally people might have separate professionals providing investment advice, preparing tax returns, and providing legal advice for example. But those advisors aren’t talking to each other. Is the investment advisor thinking about the tax consequence of his advice? Has the attorney made sure the IRA beneficiaries match the intent of the will? We know the importance of an integrated team that is looking at a client’s whole financial picture, and that’s exactly what we have at Marsh Professional Group. Tax, investment, legal, insurance, and planning – all under one roof. And we talk to each other! EK: I know the word “comprehensive” may intimidate some of us, but share with our readers why your comprehensive approach may actually be simpler, resulting in greater Photo by D. Roberts Photography
peace of mind than the piecemeal approach chosen by many. Yvonne: I think the number one thing I hear from clients after I’ve finished their financial plan is that they are relieved. They can see how everything fits together and how much income they can reasonably expect in retirement. Before I begin, I have my clients rank their concerns from least to most, and I make sure their plan addresses every concern they have. My overriding goal is to translate complex topics into understandable terms that makes sense to everyone. EK: So once they have their plan, how do you help them implement it? Yvonne: That’s where our integrated team comes into play. I am proud to say we are an independent, fiduciary fee-based planning firm, and we can meet people wherever their needs are – flat-fee based money management, tax return preparation, tax minimization strategies, finding the right insurance for Medicare, life or long-term care, or helping them get their wills and financial powers of attorney updated. EK: You’ve been quoted as saying that “living in retirement requires different strategies than saving for retirement.” Explain. Yvonne: Saving for retirement is pretty straightforward – we are all familiar with 401(k) plans, IRAs, etc. That is the realm of a traditional financial advisor. But we answer the fundamental question of “Now what?” as pre-retirees approach that transition point in life where they have to live on whatever they have saved for retirement. For example, investment choices should be driven by time, rather than account title. Investments used in the first phase of retirement should be more conservative than investments used in the second phase and beyond. Most people come to me with their entire retirement savings invested as one big pot, rather than carved out by time. I show them how to rethink that strategy. EK: Tell our readers about the special Social Security and Medicare services offered by Marsh Professional Group. Yvonne: Fundamental to “living in retirement” is learning how to maximize your Social Security benefits and minimize your Medicare costs. For example, many people aren’t aware of how to take advantage of SS spousal benefits – whether you are married, divorced, or widowed. I use software that allows me to analyze each client’s unique situation and show them how to maximize their benefits. For example, one couple was missing out on $1,000/month in spousal benefits, and another divorced widower had never claimed his ex-spouse survivor benefit. Medicare is such a specialty that we’ve hired an insurance specialist dedicated to helping our clients understand all of their Medicare
options. Because we are independent, we can look across all companies and find the most competitive rates. We are able to consistently save retirees money. EK: You also offer an innovative approach to long-term care that most of our readers will be unfamiliar with. How does that work? Yvonne: Retirees need a solution for longterm care costs that Medicare doesn’t cover. Let’s face it, traditional long-term care insurance has some drawbacks – it’s somewhat expensive, the premiums increase as we age, and no one likes the “use it or lose it” idea of paying premiums year after year. I prefer to use asset-based long-term care in my financial planning. It is an investment, not an expense. You simply reallocate a portion of your savings into an insurance vehicle that provides a multiplied amount for long-term care, a death benefit to your heirs if you never use it, or a cash value if you change your mind. It’s a great way to protect your investment portfolio from health care costs without “spending” precious resources on traditional long-term care insurance. EK: What else makes your firm unique in the marketplace? Yvonne: An important part of our mission at Marsh Professional Group is financial
education. We host a monthly lunch ‘n learn for current and prospective clients, plus I regularly speak at civic groups, senior centers, and investment clubs. I’m a firm believer that knowledge is power, and giving people confidence as they enter their retirement years is important to us. EK: How can our readers learn more about Marsh Professional Group? Yvonne: Just give us a call and set up a complimentary one-hour meeting. It’s the best way for us to get to know each other. I can learn about their unique situation and see if we might be of help. Or RSVP to our next lunch ‘n learn, or email general questions to our Client Service Manager at erin@marshpros.com.
Marsh Professional Group 1341 Branton Blvd, Suite 105 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.622.2162 www.marshpros.com
Financial Planning & Investment Advisory Services are offered through Prosperity Capital Advisors, an independent, SEC Registered Investment Advisor located in the State of Ohio. Yvonne Marsh is an Investment Advisor Representative of Prosperity Capital Advisors in the state of Tennessee. Marsh Professional Group, LLC and Prosperity Capital Advisors are separate entities. For information about Prosperity Capital Advisors, contact the firm or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov) for a copy of Form ADV Part 2. PCA does not provide tax or legal advice.
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Christmas in the City
Entertainment
Kicks off November 27th with Annual Tree Lighting
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Christmas time in the city! The free annual Christmas in the City festivities kick off on Friday, November 27, at 6 pm on Market Square a n d a t Kr u t c h Park Extension with the Regal Ce l eb rat i o n o f Lights. The kickoff opens a festive holiday season, with dozens of family-friendly events, such as caroling, train rides, and marshmallow roasting. Download the new “Knoxville Events” app to stay up to date and connected with all of the holiday festivities. At the Regal Celebration of Lights, a 42-foot-tall tree with a star in the Krutch Park Extension will be lit – but that’s just for starters. Families are invited to enjoy the evening, with music by University Assisted Community School at Pond Gap and bands of carolers, pictures with Santa, face painting, and more. On Market Street, local businesses will offer free crafts for children. Stop by The Home Depot’s Santa’s Elves Workshop, American Red Cross to make a card for Heroes, as well as The Muse Knoxville’s tent for a special activity. The tree-lighting ceremony begins at 6 pm, with other activities continuing until 9 pm. Dozens of businesses and organizations will be turning on hundreds of brightly lit Christmas trees adorning buildings downtown and across the city. The new Knoxville Events app can be downloaded onto most smartphones and other mobile devices now. Use the app to vote for your favorite Window Wonderland display. Participating merchants and restaurants will be turning their storefront windows into a festive holiday display, coinciding with “How the Grinch Stole Knoxville” or their own creative décor. Votes can also be cast on the City’s Office of Special Events Facebook page at www. facebook.com/cityofknoxvillespecialevents. If you’re in the mood to share your holiday photos, the Special Events office can help spread your holiday greetings and good cheer through social media. See the perfect store 8
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window decoration? Admiring a rooftop tree? Capture a magical family moment? Email your photos to specialevents@knoxvilletn. gov, and city staffers can distribute many of them through Twitter and Facebook. Or if you’re tweeting your own photos, please use the hashtag #christmasinthecity. Finally, mark your calendars! After the November 27th kickoff, free Christmas in the City events will continue:
Tyson Airport. See all of the different decorated floats, marching bands, and dancers, and watch for Santa Claus. The parade begins on Church Avenue at Hall of Fame Drive and will parade down Church to Gay Street, Gay Street to Jackson Avenue, then Jackson Avenue to Morgan Street.
XFinity Christmas at Chilhowee December 11 from 6-9 pm Chilhowee Park
This free event includes a traditional lighting of a tree on the park’s bandstand. Enjoy live music, and build a gingerbread house with Austin-East Magnet High School’s Culinary Arts Department. XFinity Christmas at Chilhowee also offers train rides for all ages, pictures with Santa Claus, marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa by the Salvation Army, face painting, and balloon animals. Stop by The Muse Knoxville tent for a special activity.
The City of Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice, Presented by Home Federal Bank November 27 through January 18, 2016 Market Square
Enjoy skating under Christmas lights in an open air ice skating rink. This unique outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Knoxville draws more than 16,000 skaters each year. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 years and younger, which includes skate rental, entry fee, and unlimited time on the ice. For more information about Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice, call 865-215-4423 or visit www.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com.
Tour de Lights Bike Ride December 18 at 7 pm
This fun, free, casual five-mile bike ride – starting at Market Square and including decorated bicycles and riders – has become one of Knoxville’s favorite holiday traditions. Decoration judging begins at 6 pm, and prizes are awarded after the ride in several categories, including Best Decorated Bike, Best Decorated Person, and Best Group Theme. The ride tours downtown, Fourth and Gill, and Old North Knoxville. Mast General Store and Three Rivers Market provide hot cocoa and cookies for participants. Helmets and headlights are required, and all ages and skill levels welcome. For more information, visit www.knoxtrans.org.
New Years on the Square December 31 at 11 pm
WIVK Christmas Parade December 4 at 7 pm Gay Street
Be festive during the annual WIVK Christmas Parade, presented by McGhee
Music on Market Square begins at 11 pm, with a big screen showing events from 2015. The countdown begins at 11:59 pm, with a ball drop and fireworks at midnight. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” follows the fireworks. Holidays on Ice skating rink will be open from 1 pm until midnight. For more information about all the Christmas in the City events, visit www.knoxvilletn.gov/christmas. Photos by John Black Photography
Fashion
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for many reasons. We love the crisp, cool air, bonfires, football games, beautiful trees with their vibrant autumn colors, family gatherings, and more. Most of all, though, we love fall fashion. Cooler temperatures require more layering pieces, cozy sweaters, stylish denim, and fabulous coats. That’s why we are so excited that this fall, the statement coat is having a major moment. From beautiful furs, to bold prints, to exaggerated floor
Registration for 2016 Community and Children’s Classes
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rrowmont’s 2016 Community Classes registration is now open with expanded programming. New classes include weekend and one-session, as well as traditional two-night, five-week classes. Every child’s art experience is unique. They take classes in clay, fiber, metal, paint, and wood that give them inspiration, confidence, and joy in learning something new. This year Arrowmont is offering evening cooking classes to kids, giving them the opportunity to spend time in the kitchen learning basics. These classes include the fundamentals of reading a recipe, measuring, mixing, and baking to make a tasty dessert! Adult programming has experienced major growth. Short night classes are offered in a range of media. Refresh and expand your observational and figure drawing skills in five Wednesday night sessions. Attend all or just one. Also, professional development classes are available to adults offering tips on marketing and branding, creative writing, and exhibition opportunities. For those
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wanting an informal night in the studio, attend “Wine and Craft Nights.” Bring a friend, and enjoy a night of making and wine sipping! Arrowmont’s adult five-week, two-night classes are January 19 through February 18, 2016 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Kid’s classes are January 23 through February 20, 2016 for five consecutive Saturdays. For more information or to register, call 865-4365860 or visit www.arrowmont.org.
dusting lengths, we are seeing it all from coat designers this season. If you haven’t purchased your statement coat for the season, now is the time to prepare yourself for the colder months ahead. We have carefully selected the most beautiful, musthave styles and have them waiting for you at elle BOUTIQUE! Enjoy shopping our selection of coats at a variety of price points perfect for anyone’s budget. We are open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.
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The Gentle Barn is a place of refuge for creatures of all kinds— humans as well as animals. Come out and visit the farm, meet our animals, and hear their stories. Rediscover kindness and compassion through them. We’re open to the public every Saturday and we look forward to meeting you soon!
Join Us for a Gentle Thanksgiving on November 26th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. To purchase tickets go to gentlebarn.org/tennessee
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Work with a proven mortgage industry leader Angela Miller (left) Mortgage Loan Originator East Knoxville, Fountain City and North Knoxville 865.293.4208 angela.miller6@usbank.com NMLS #: 529821
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Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Not all loan programs are available in all states for all loans amounts. Interest rates and program terms are subject to change without notice. Visit usbank.com to learn more about U.S. Bank products and services. Mortgage and Home Equity Products are offered through U.S. Bank National Association. Deposit Products are EQUAL HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING offered through U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. ©2015 U.S. Bank 150762 7/15
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about The Gentle Barn-Tennessee i n t he S ep t em b er i s s ue of Everything Knoxville, and if you share our dream of helping to rescue at-risk farm animals and heal at-risk children, we would like to invite you to join us at a very special Thanksgiving event we call a Gentle Thanksgiving, which will be held on Thursday, November 26th, from 3 to 8 pm. A fun-filled event offering an alternative to a traditional Thanksgiving celebration, our Gentle Thanksgiving will feature a gourmet vegan dinner prepared especially for our guests by a local chef. But that’s not all. You and your family will also spend the evening cuddling rescued turkeys and feeding them cranberries. Then participate in a Native American drum circle and silent and live auctions. Also, each guest will receive a swag bag. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased at www.gentlebarn.org/tennessee. Space is limited. W hy not t a ke a br e a k f r om you r old Thanksgiving events and start an entirely new family tradition that will give you a lifetime of fond memories for you and your loved ones?
The Gentle Barn-Tennessee www.gentlebarn.org/tennessee
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Pet Care
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coats, such as Beagles and Boxers, need to be brushed at least once per week. Long flat coats, such as Retrievers, need brushed more often. Without regular brushing, tangles and mats form, which lead to skin infections. Hair that is well cared for provides a good barrier against harmful bacteria and other pathogens. Brushing distributes the oils from the dog’s skin throughout the coat, removes dirt, keeps the skin clean and irritant free, and helps the hair form a protective uniform shield. Apply the same amount of pressure you do when you brush your own hair. Don’t move the brush gingerly. A long-bristled brush meant for people works the best. The goal is to keep the hairs individual, untangled, and free from mats. If your dog has a thick undercoat, such as a German Shepherd, use a wire loop with serrated edges brush with a handle that pulls along the dog’s hair. A curry comb
with a rubber disk with short, teeth-shaped prongs works well. Brushing can also locate ticks, a lump, a skin lesion, or hot spot that needs medical attention. Curly hair dogs, such as Poodles, do not tangle but mat. They need to be groomed at least every three months to remove mats and trim the hair. Dogs whose hair are straight and get brushed regularly like a Lhasa Apso need to be cut regularly, including the face. Avoid cutting your own dog’s hair, especially behind the ears where they can accidentally be cut. With the holidays approaching, give John, the certified groomer at Ms. C’s Bed & Biscuits, a call today to discuss your needs and options.
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Tickets Now on Sale for The Book of Mormon
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F O R The Book of Mormon at the Tennessee Theatre are on sale now. Tickets are available at the Tennessee Theatre box office (604 S. Gay Street), all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800745-3000. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 865-684-1143. The Book of Mormon features book, music, and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the fourtime Emmy Award-winning creators of the landmark animated series, South Park. Tony Award-winner Lopez is co-creator of the longrunning hit musical comedy, Avenue Q. The musical is choreographed by Tony Awardwinner Casey Nicholaw (Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone) and is directed by Nicholaw and Parker. The Book of Mormon features set design by Scott Pask, costume design by Ann Roth, lighting design by Brian MacDevitt, and sound design by Brian Ronan. Orchestrations are by Larry Hochman and Stephen Oremus. Music direction and vocal arrangements are by Stephen Oremus. The Book of Mormon is the winner of nine 16
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Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Book (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Direction (Casey Nicholaw, Trey Parker), Best Featured Actress (Nikki M. James), Best Scenic Design (Scott Pask), Best Lighting Design (Brian MacDevitt), Best Sound Design (Brian Ronan), and Best Orchestrations (Larry Hochman, Stephen Oremus); the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical; five Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical; the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album; four Outer Critics Circle Awards,
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BY M I C H E L L E S A M P L E S
Gratitude of the Season
O
N THE FOURTH Thursday
in November, most of us will gather with our families and offer thanks for the many blessings we have experienced and, hopefully, are yet to come. We will celebrate this happy occurrence with a feast that for many of us will be the richest and most satisfying meal of the year. As we bow our heads in gratitude at the Thanksgiving table, we will look directly at the foods that can hold our destiny in the coming years and largely determine how many blessings our future will hold. Our dinner plate holds our fate. It’s really no secret; we are what we eat or, better yet, what we absorb. Most of us in our daily lives forget this simple truth. We have on our plates the ability to govern our health. Of course there are always special occasions such as holidays to splurge and enjoy festivities, but on a day-to-day basis, our food choices help determine our health. Understanding extremes of foods and its effects helps us to make better choices for our health. Balance is key to health. Eating extremes of foods such as red meats and sugar has the quality of balance
that produces ill effects in the body. Conversely, a plate consisting of more balanced foods such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and occasional fish will have healthy effects. Incorporating side dishes such as pickles and condiments adds much to healthy fare and allows for more variety of taste, which is key to balance. When all five tastes are represented in a meal such as sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and pungent, we feel satisfied with no cravings. Indulgences are common, especially during the holidays, but sugar can have devastating results on our immune system and cardiovascular system, as well as creating emotional upheavals. Making side dishes such as chutneys, vegetables made into quick pickles, and condiments made with sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds can make a world of difference to creating a luscious fare. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our gratitude for family, friends, and all our many blessings. Make this holiday season a season of gratitude for our health as well. Realizing that what we eat helps determine our future will definitely place this season of gratitude as one to remember.
Note: Consult your healthcare professional before making any dietary changes. These articles and recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness.
Michelle Samples-Nicolosi, Raw Food Chef and Macrobiotic Chef, owns the Rejuvenation Center in Knoxville. She may be contacted at 865.806.0356. Email your questions, concerns or topics of interest to michelle@michellesamples.com.
Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas BY MICHELLE SAMPLES
Millet Garbanzo Dressing » 4 cups cooked millet » 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans (mashed) » 2 carrots, diced » 1 onion, diced » 2 stalks celery, diced » 4 Tbsp rubbed sage » 2 Tbsp rice vinegar » 2 Tbsp ume vinegar or 1 Tbsp sea salt » 3 Tbsp olive oil To pan add onions and olive oil. Sauté for 5 min or until limp. To baking dish add all ingredients together and mix well. Bake covered for 30 min in 350 degree oven. Remove cover and bake 10 min more.
More Traditional Dressing » 1 loaf whole wheat bread, cut into chunks » 4 Tbsp olive oil » 3/4 cup diced onion » 1 1/2 cup diced celery » 3 Tbsp rubbed sage » 1 cup sliced mushrooms » 1 cup diced pecans » 2 tsp sea salt » 1 cup mushroom soup » 2 cups rice milk (may add more for a more moist dressing) To skillet add olive oil, onion, mushroom, and celery. Sauté for 5 min. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Place in baking dish and bake for 45 min at 350 or until done.
Cranberry Sauce » 4 cups fresh cranberries » 3/4 cup coconut crystals » 1/2 cup orange juice » 1/2 cup pomegranate juice » 1/2 tsp cinnamon » 1 cup dried cherries » 2 Tbsp pomegranate berries » 1/2 lemon juice with 1 Tbsp lemon zest To pan add coconut crystals, cranberries, cherries, orange juice, and pomegranate juice. Heat slowly while stirring. It is done when the cranberries begin to burst and juice thickens. Add to bowl and add cinnamon and pomegranate berries. Stir. Add lemon juice and zest and cover. Place in refrigerator overnight.
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people give up wearing or don’t ever try wearing contact lenses. Comfort and vision are of equal importance when considering contact lenses. If both aren’t acceptable, it is easy to give up on contact lenses and rely on glasses alone for clear vision. Traditional soft contact lenses and rigid gas-permeable lenses have each had their shortcomings when dealing with astigmatism and presbyopia. Soft toric lenses can shift on the eye, causing unstable vision. Rigid gaspermeable lenses can be uncomfortable. Now we have a much better option for those who have either given up on contact lenses or have not been happy with the vision or comfort they currently get from their contact lenses. Duette Progressives are the latest generation of hybrid contact lenses that combine the comfort of soft lenses with the clear, stable vision of rigid gas permeable lenses. Duette Progressive’s rigid center delivers crisp, clear vision at all distances to let you focus on near objects, as well as enhancing intermediate and distance vision. With Duette Progressive, you can live focused… any time… any distance! The primary requirements to be successful with contact lenses are clear vision, comfort, and health. Duette Progressives provide crystal clear vision at all distances, advanced materials that are highly permeable to oxygen and contain UV blockers, and are very comfortable for all-day wear. For optimal success, it is best to find an eye doctor who is very experienced in fitting these types of lenses. Dr. Brent Fry of Premier Eyecare has fit more than a thousand patients with hybrid contact lenses during the past 10 years. He is currently one of a few select doctors in the country who is on the SynergEyes advisory board to help other doctors around the country learn how to fit these unique lenses. He is also a beta tester for a new hybrid contact lens developed for keratoconus. His experience and passion for fitting contact lenses provides an excellent opportunity for anyone in the Knoxville area looking to be free from glasses.
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11121 Kingston Pike, Suite A Knoxville, TN 37934 865.966.0100 www.premier-eyecare.net 20
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Knox Wellness Introduces Extensive Esthetics Service Offering I N RESPONSE to growing
demand, Knox Wellness has introduced a complete line of esthetics services designed to suit a variety of needs. Known as the go-to practice for those looking for an alternative to the conventional medical approach, Knox Wellness has established itself as a practice that treats the “whole person,” drawing from several established disciplines – such as traditional medicine, osteopathic medicine, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy – in order to get to the root causes of patients’ issues. In the words of Dr. Chris Siano, Director of Knox Wellness, “Our goal is to help our patients look and feel their very best, from the inside out and the outside in! Building a competent, respected DiAnna Galloway, RN, BSN esthetics practice was the next logical step for us.” According to Dr. Siano, the natural aging process can change the bodies of men and women in several ways, including a loss of facial shape and definition (resulting in wrinkled skin), hormonal imbalances, loss of strength, and more. The esthetics services regimen of Knox Wellness is specifically tailored to combat these issues with treatments such as Botox® and Dysport, Restylane-L® and Perlane-L®, Juvederm®, Collagen PIN™, Micro Needling, and Teeth Whitening. As a part of the advancement into esthetics services, Knox Wellness is also pleased to announce the addition of DiAnna Galloway, RN, BSN, to their already highly skilled team. DiAnna is widely respected as an expert Nurse Injector and RN – with more than eight years of experience as a Nurse Injector and 26 as an RN – and is revered by her patients for her caring, relaxing approach to treatments. “When you like what you see in the mirror looking back, your smile comes from within!” said DiAnna. “Through Anti-Aging Esthetics, we work to turn back the hands of time.” Knox Wellness is currently accepting new patients. For more information, visit www.knoxwellnessexperience.com.
Knox Wellness
9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 208 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.801.9501 www.knoxwellnessexperience.com November 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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BY JA S O N C R I P P E N, O W N E R O F S V E LT E B O DY C O N T O U R I N G
EVERYTHING’S COMING UP STRAWBERRIES
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OU’VE TRIED everything, includ-
ing diets, exercise, wraps, and more, but nothing seems to work. A growing number of both women and men are asking themselves the same question: How can I lose those inches that are preventing me from attaining the younger, more youthful appearance I once had? At Svelte Body Contouring, we like to say that “everything ’s coming up strawberries” because of our new, state-of-the-art Strawberry Laser from Lila. This revolutionary body contouring laser literally helps you shape your way to fitness, health, and a happier lifestyle. Also, our laser provides inch loss with the very first treatment, motivating you to stay on track. But best of all, the Strawberry Laser 20-minute treatment from Lila is: » Non-invasive » Painless » FDA approved » Medically directed » No downtime for recovery » Offers guaranteed/instant results Is it really possible to lose inches with every treatment? Understandably, that’s the question most frequently asked by our clients. The answer is yes. In fact, we’re so confident you’ll lose inches that you’ll pay nothing if your treatment doesn’t produce results. Here’s how the Strawberry procedure works. At the beginning of your first treatment, measurements are taken of your treatment area. Completely painless, the treatment requires only 20 minutes, during which time you can read, watch TV, or just relax. The unique Strawberry Laser works by safely expelling water, fatty acids, and glycerol from your fat cells, causing them to shrink and ultimately be carried out of your body in your urine. After your treatment, you can simply return to your normal activities. FDA approved, the Strawberry Laser will 22
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not harm surrounding structures, vessels, or nerves. All you have to lose are the inches and the pounds. While you’re visiting Svelte Body Contouring, I invite you to explore the many other services we offer, including: » Teeth whitening » Esthetician services » Aesthetic/cosmetic medicine » Nerium skincare So if you’re ready to rediscover the thinner,
more youthful you and perhaps jump back into your skinny jeans, I encourage you to experience the revolutionary Strawberry Laser that will leave a thinner you with every visit. What are you waiting for?
Svelte Body Contouring 6006 Walden Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 865.312.5696 www.sveltebodycontouring.com
BY S TA C E Y H A N D E L
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Help the Hair, Heal the Heart T
HE MOST rewarding part of my
career is the gift to help a woman look and feel her best, especially when I help someone who is devastated by hair loss affecting every aspect of her life, from simple everyday activities to special events. Whether hair loss is temporary or permanent, our goal is to provide solutions. More than 46 million women in the U.S. experience hair loss. On average, we lose 100 hairs daily, and if not replaced, gradual thinning occurs. No matter the cause, it can be potentially devastating for a woman. Unfortunately, many women who experience hair loss have no known cause. If you observe someone without hair, you may immediately think they’ve had chemo. But there are many causes, including Cranial Radiation, Trichotillomania, Alopecia, Effluvium, scarring, and medication side effects. Bariatric bypass surgery or traumatic accidents can also cause significant hair loss. I’ve worked with women who are on their way to self-improvement while they strive to lose the desired body weight but now have another loss
Chronic Anogen Effluvium
Androgenetic Areata
of their hair. One such client flew to Knoxville every six weeks for nine months to maintain her “look” with Evolve Volumizer until her hair returned to normal. Few understand trichotillomania. It’s a desire to pull hair and is more prevalent in young women. Medical diagnosed hair loss also includes polycystic ovary syndrome, chronic telogen effluvium, hormonal imbalances, thyroid medications, burns, and scarring, and inherited thin hair can appear to most people as just very thin hair. Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune reaction where
groups of white blood cells attack hair follicles, results in random bald spots or impacts the entire head. Fortunately, Alopecians who’ve gone decades without a single hair can wear our specially designed wigs with Gripper caps and enjoy everything from ballroom dancing to jumping on a trampoline. Children can experience health and medical changes and lose hair. An Alopecia Areata client (age 11) said, “I just wish I could put my hair in a ponytail like my friends.” Her wish we were able to grant. During your consultation, we’ll discuss the different alternative hair options available for you to select from, all in the convenience and comfort of our private and secure studio staffed by our caring and compassionate professionals.
Garde Bien SpaSalon, Inc. 12752 Kingston Pike, Ste 101 Knoxville, TN 37934 865.671.1996 www.gardebien.com www.evolvinghair.com
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Garde Bien SpaSalon, Inc. « 12752 Kingston Pike, Ste 101 « Knoxville, TN 37934 « 865-671-1996 « www.gardebien.com • www.evolvinghair.com November 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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BY B O B BY B R O W N, C O - O W N E R O F B O B BY T O D D A N T I Q U E S A N D U P S TA I R S
Deck the Halls with Bobby Todd Antiques and UPSTAIRS
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O B BY B R OW N and
Todd Richesin invite you to shop their stores, Bobby Todd in historic downtown Sweetwater and UPSTAIRS at 4514 Old Kingston Pike in Bearden, to discover two unique Christmas wonderlands. Both stores have been transformed in magical style and have everything you need to make this holiday season truly memorable. They are both stocked with items that will build holiday traditions for your family. Each year Bobby and Todd visualize their stores in a totally new way for the Christmas season. Bobby Todd in Sweetwater will feature a Ralph Lauren hunt-inspired room scene using classic plaids and a variety of animals decked out in holiday attire. UPSTAIRS in Knoxville continues the traditional theme with all the garlands and wreaths adorned with red amaryllis, red berries, red ornaments, and French-wired ribbons. Both Bobby Todd and UPSTAIRS have a wide selection of whimsical and vin-
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t a ge -i n spi red Ch r i s t m a s decorations, featuring Lori Mitchell, Shiny Brite, Bethany Lowe, Joe Spencer, and Cody Foster. Each of these artists has introduced new collections this year, so you can continue to add to the previous year’s offerings. There is a full assortment of items for your entertaining and gift giving needs as well. Holiday scented candles from Aunt Sadies, Votivo, NEST, and Seda France, potpourri, guest and kitchen towels, placemats and napkins, scented soaps, and holiday CDs are featured. Bobby Todd has an incredible assortment of scarves, gloves, ponchos, palazzo pants and a wide selection of ladies accessories, including jewelry from Susan Shaw, made in the USA. UPSTAIRS offers a fantastic assortment of jewelry from New York designer Julie Vos, as well as beautiful pearl jewelry from Vincent Peach and antique medal and coin jewelry from Nashville Jewelry line Mary James.
Join Bobby and Todd at both stores this season, and discover how their slogan, “Making Spirits Bright,” rings true year after year.
Bobby Todd Antiques
305 North Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.3837 www.bobbytoddantiques.com
UPSTAIRS at Todd Richesin Interiors 4514 Old Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865.249.6612 www.toddrichesininteriors.com
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Meet Local Artist:
Chuck Schwaner C
Gallery on Main Featuring the Work of Area Artist
Chuck Schwaner
HUCK SCHWANER’S art career
first began when he started taking drawing lessons at the age of six. Later he would occasionally sketch for his own amusement but did not display his work, although family and friends encouraged him to do so. Girls, football, and all the other activities unique to being a teenager caused art of any form to take a hiatus. It was then that his best friend, who was running for high school student body president, asked him to do a series of campaign posters for him. His friend won the election by a landslide. It was on to GA Tech after high school, and his studies left no time for any extracurricular activities, including art. But Chuck did develop his creative skills, often using illustrations to convey his ideas and, not surprisingly, he excelled at mechanical drawing. The joy of marrying his high school sweetheart, college graduation, a rewarding career in business, and two wonderful children were the very centerpieces of Chuck’s life, so art took a backseat to family. That was until one day, after his kids were in college, he was admiring a painting on display at a festival when he thought to himself, “I can do that.” Perhaps a bit overoptimistic, the painting he felt inspired to paint fell far short of his expectations. But nonetheless, his long dormant interest in art had been reawakened. Chuck started painting with acrylics on canvas for several years, working evenings at home. One evening, when he had run out of canvas, he discovered a watercolor pad someone had given him earlier. Chuck made a wash out of acrylic paints to use like watercolors. Later Chuck began combining watercolors and acrylic washes, which evolved to all watercolor paintings, which is now his medium of choice. Drawing on his earlier artistic skills, while researching the techniques of many famous painters, in addition to reading many books on the subject, Chuck, now retired, began painting seriously two-and a-half years ago. Chuck’s work, along with the art of numerous area and regional artists, is now on display at the Gallery on Main in historic downtown Sweetwater. An eclectic collection of art, including acrylics, watercolors, fabric, and handcrafted jewelry, Gallery on Main is the perfect holiday shopping venue for everybody on your shopping list this season.
Gallery on Main
109 Morris Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.7400
In Addition to Art of Other Area and Regional Artists
Your Perfect Holiday Shopping Destination! 109 Morris Street, Sweetwater, TN
423.337.7400
Tim Tebow Named Speaker at Benefit Dinner
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Tim Tebow will be the speaker for the 10th Annual Benefit Dinner on June 25, 2016. Sponsorships, which include VIP passes and pictures with Tebow, personalized autographed items, as well as a wealth of advertising are now available. Tebow helped the Florida Gators win two BCS Championships and was named Heisman Trophy winner in 2007. Tebow was a first round draft pick with the Denver Broncos and led them to the playoffs in 2011. He also worked as a television analyst with the SEC Network. Tebow, the youngest of five children, was born on August 12, 1987, in Makati City in the Philippines to American parents who were there as Baptist missionaries. He was later homeschooled by his mother, who instilled in him the family’s Christian beliefs through his early years. Those beliefs became a large part of Tebow’s life. While active in charity work even in college, Tebow founded the Tim Tebow Foundation in 2010. The faith-based outreach group works with children in need in both the United States and the Philippines, building facilities for sick children, granting wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses, and building playrooms in hospitals and orphanages, among other far-reaching charitable works.
To purchase tickets, call 423-745-0334 or visit www.athenschamber.org. November 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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B Y JA C K W I L S O N
You're Invited to Attend Our Holiday Open House & 51st Anniversary Celebration Thursday - Saturday November 12th - 14th Florals ∙ Home Decor Ladies Accessories Jewelry ∙ Scarves Handbags
Sweetwater Flower Shop
118 W. North Street • Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-337-6623
Celebrating 51 Years of Creating Holiday Magic at Sweetwater Flower Shop
OUR HOLIDAY GIFT
to you this year is our very special thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement, especially as we celebrate our 51st anniversary. In recognition of this historic milestone, we’d like to personally invite you to attend our special Holiday Open House on November 12-14, marking this special occasion as we transform the shop into a two-story winter wonderland. To spotlight the Open House, a holiday fashion show will be on Thursday, November 12th, at 7:00 pm. Reservations are required for dinner served by The Mansion and the fashion show sponsored by our flower shop. Plan to arrive early to shop, as we’ll be open all day beginning at 9:00 am and ending with the fashion show. The Mansion will be open for lunch on Thursday from 11-2 and then again for dinner, with seating starting at 6:30. Door prizes will be awarded at the fashion show, and complimentary champagne will be served. On Friday night, complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 5-8 pm. The Open House continues on Saturday from 9-3. I’m excited to announce that our special will be lace boot cuffs in a variety of colors for $5 each. November is indeed a magical month, as our showroom transitions itself, like the seasons themselves, from autumn and Thanksgiving to winter, Christmas, and New Year’s. Our shop and The Mansion are currently filled with wonderful fall gifts, home accessories, ladies apparel, jewelry, scarves, and florals. Before your very eyes, you’ll observe our transition into the winter holidays with beautiful gifts, more than 200 seasonal florals, new fashions and jewelry, handbags, and scarves, which are arriving daily, as well as a large selection of home décor items that will welcome your guests this season. This holiday season is also very special to all of us here at Sweetwater Flower Shop, as it marks our third full year in the shop after our fire and nearly one-year renovation. I’ll never be able to thank all of you for your kindness and words of encouragement during that most challenging time in my life. Please mark your calendars for November 12-14, and join in the celebration of the season at our Holiday Open House. Thank you for allowing our family to be part of your family’s holiday traditions for the past 51 years.
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Entering Fall 2015
H
OW EXCITING to be
in the fun, fast-paced, and constantly changing world of fashion… a source of both enjoyment and challenges as we purge our closets of outdated styles and bring in the new! Fall and holiday 2015… elements reminiscent of the ‘70s… from feminine and classic styling (think Jackie O!) to Boho-chic (lacy and romantic), your fall season should be fun this year! Show a little shine during the day as you sport your “pleather” look, whether in a shiny legging or maybe a tiny bit of trim on a tunic top. Gaining in popularity over genuine leather in the fashion world, liquid leather is hardly recognizable over the “real thing!” The cardigan reigns this season! Open slouchy cocoon, oversized easily cascading pieces that may be fringed or not… some looks are subtle, while others may be extremely artsy, but all give the versatility of the cardi! And sweaters! How can you not love the season of the sweater? They may have varied shapes, but all have one thing in common… snuggly sensuality! Push that wimpy little lightweight sweater to the back of your closet this season and move the cozy, oversized
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silhouette to the front! Pair it with a skinny jean or legging tucked into a tall boot, or perhaps one of the fabulous short booties that are showing up everywhere this season, and you’re right on target! Bold statement jewelry and up-to-date makeup are the finishing touches. Our arT by fisher jewelry collection is designed by our very own Renee Fisher, and each piece is one of a kind. Renee will even create a custom
Fashion
piece just for you. arT by fisher offers a varied collection of styles and stones that will reflect your style. Renee is also a makeup artist with 30 years experience worldwide and is willing to share her expertise and tips that will enhance your coloring, your face shape, and your personal style. Sweetwater is gearing up again for their “Small Town Christmas” evening on Saturday, November 28th. What a great way to kick off your holiday season with family and friends as you shop the many delightful stores in our town. Visit www.SweetwaterTN.net for a holiday schedule of extended and additional holiday hours.
The Lily Pad
209 N. Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.5537 www.sweetwaterlilypad.com Mon-Sat: 10am-5:30pm
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BY GAIL EDWARDS, OWNER OF VERONICA G BOUTIQUE
Your Holiday Boutique Shopping Starts Here
11655 Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek (Across from Zaxby’s and next to Steinway Piano)
865.675.0222 | Monday-Saturday 10-5
Serving up holiday goodies for your home!
12814 Kingston Pike ~ Farragut ~ 671-6627 M-F: 10-6 ~ Sat: 10-4 www.thetownframery.com Located one block west of Renaissance Center/Farragut
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Veronica G Boutique
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ALL HAS finally arrived in East Tennessee! Every year we anxiously await the beautiful change of colors and cooler temperatures after a long, hot summer. For us at Veronica G Boutique, the fall season comes with the exciting, and much anticipated, arrival of daily deliveries of boxes at our back door, and opening them up is like Christmas every day. In each box, we rediscover the beautiful new items for autumn that we had ordered six months previously, which only adds to the excitement and the memories of the day we first selected each of these very special finds just for you. You can make this your best year ever for your fall wardrobe with many of these new offerings of fun, fall colors in comfortable, flattering styles in tops, tunics, jackets, cardigans, and pants. Also, be sure to come in and check out some of our unique items featuring faux leather trim (one of this season’s hot trends) or our one-of-a-kind coats that are guaranteed to create a real fashion statement this winter. For those very special people on your Christmas list, Veronica G Boutique is perfect for a stress-free shopping experience, offering unique jewelry, scarves, and so much more. Many of the items we feature are made right here in America and/or by other women owned businesses. Our “pursecase” (as seen on the ABC hit show Shark Tank), which we introduced at Veronica G Boutique last month, is rapidly becoming the number one seller for Christmas this year. Come visit Veronica G Boutique soon, and let us delight you for the fall! Veronica G Boutique 11655 Parkside Drive Knoxville, TN 37934 865.675.0222
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Holiday Open House November 12, 13 & 14
Welcome the Season at Spa 9700’s Open House
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T’S HARD to believe, but the holidays are
almost here. At Spa 9700, we are ready to welcome you to our annual Open House. On November 12, 13, and 14, join us for food and fun while indulging in specials on services and in our retail boutique. Treat yourself to our one-hour hot stone massage for only $75 ($15 off our regular price) good Thursday and Friday only, available by appointment. Maybe the Arctic Berry Peel & Peptide Illuminating Facial is more what you had in mind. A fabulous anti-aging facial, normally $110, is available for $85 in November and December. During the Open House weekend, you’ll also get a free lip treatment with that facial! All other services, including nail services, are 10% off when you mention this article. Appointments are limited, so book yours early! Of course Spa 9700’s Open House is always a great time to work on your holiday shopping list. We have so many new additions to our carefully selected retail offerings that you will want to spend lots of time with us just to make sure you don’t miss anything! All of your old favorites are still here, too! Why not make a wish list for yourself ? New this year are old-fashioned grab bags. Simply choose a sealed bag priced between $10 and $50 and be surprised by what’s inside. There will be homemade treats for you to enjoy, and we are glad to package all your selections in our very popular gift bag. One more thing: This year, if you mention this article, you’ll get 10% off your entire retail purchase (with very few exclusions)! So plan now to celebrate with us November 12, 13, and 14 in the “shops” of Franklin Square. For more details and updates, visit www.spa9700.com.
Spa 9700
9700 Kingston Pike in Knoxville 865.357.7721 www.spa9700.com
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9700 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37922 The Shops at Franklin Square
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Light the Park November 30 • 6 pm
Kick off the holiday season by joining us for the lighting of Founders Park at Campbell Station and festive musical entertainment!
Celebrate the Season December 3 • 4:30–7 pm
This holiday event features photos with Santa (4:30–6 pm), cookie decorating, crafts, Farragut Museum tours, and entertainment.
Both events are free! For more information, visit www.townoffarragut.org. November 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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Cranberry Hollow’s Christmas Open House Spectacular
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December 5 • 7:30 pm | December 6 • 2 pm Knoxville Civic Auditorium
VERYONE’S HOLIDAY season should include the classic tradition of Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, the Nutcracker. Accompanied by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the sights and sounds of the ballet company’s elaborate production will resonate with adults and children of all ages. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 865-215-8999 or visit www.knoxvillecoliseum.com. The Appalachian Ballet Company is the resident dance company of the Clayton Center for the Arts. ABC is East Tennessee’s premier classical performing company that makes its home at Van
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Metre School of Dance in Maryville, Tennessee. Chartered in 1972, ABC’s talented company of dancers performs an annual three-program season, providing the region with the highest quality dance performances. ABC offers a wide repertory, from traditional classics to creative contemporary ballets, and regularly performs with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the Knoxville Youth Symphony, and the Knoxville Opera Company. The company also collaborates with area performing arts groups and is active in educational outreach.
like to extend a personal invitation to all of the readers of Everything Knoxville to attend our Spectacular Christmas Open House November 12th through 15th at Cranberry Hollow. You will discover some of the most amazing and beautiful holiday home décor that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Exquisite tree ornaments, holiday garland, seasonal indoor and outdoor wreaths, Christmas figurines, gourmet holiday foods, trees, florals, our huge selection of scented and realistic f lame-free candles, assorted gifts, and more have been carefully selected by my family to make this Christmas holiday one that friends and family will remember for many years to come. While visiting our Christmas Open House, be sure to sample our award-winning Mulling Spice Apple Cider and our award-winning Raspberry Jalapeño Jam served over cream cheese, which we have sold more than 5,000 jars of in just the last two years, and the many other tasty gourmet treats that we feature at Cranberry Hollow. We offer a variety of holiday gift baskets for you to select from, or we can create your very own specialty gift basket designed to fit your budget from items that you select in our store. In addition, we have a wide variety of great stocking stuffers. We also offer special layaway and gift certificates for all occasions. You will also be eligible to win one of our many door prizes, as well as take advantage of our unadvertised in-store specials featured throughout the store. So mark your calendars for November 12th through 15th for Cranberry Hollow’s Spectacular Christmas Open House, where you will experience the sights, sounds, and fragrances reminiscent of your favorite Christmas’s past, and where you’ll be treated just like one of our family.
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THE TOWN FRAMERY & GIFTS
Song birds wood tray with handles, both functional and beautiful. Available at The Town Framery & Gifts, 12814 Kingston Pike in Farragut, 865.671.6627, www. thetownframery.com.
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GALLERY ON MAIN
These exquisite, hand-crafted jewelry pieces are the creations of local artist, Carolyn (Sam) Macklem. Her designs, which feature very intricate patterns of stones, gems, and beads, as well as artistic works of many area and regional artists can be enjoyed at Gallery on Main, 109 Morris Street in Sweetwater, 423.337.7400.
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IRONIC
Turn your Halloween pumpkin into a harvest turkey with our metal turkey kit. Includes five pieces for $45. Available at Ironic, 5054 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.588.3131, www.ironichomedecor.com.
CONSIGN TO DESIGN
This exquisite, designerinspired floor lamp featuring a distressed crackle design and striped shade is just one of the thousands of items you will discover at Consign To Design’s all-new super showroom. Available at Consign To Design, located in the Market Place Shopping Center, 9329 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.249.7428, www.consigntodesignstore.com.
CRANBERRY HOLLOW
Famous award-winning Raspberry Jalapeño Jam – all natural and gluten-free! Available at Cranberry Hollow, 12556 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.288.7887, www. cranberryhollowgifts.com.
SWEETWATER FLOWER SHOP
This hand-crafted scarf and designer-inspired jewelry combination are the perfection addition to all of your fall wardrobe items. Celebrate autumn with us and select from our wide assortment of seasonal wreaths, florals, home décor, gifts, and women’s apparel and accessories carefully selected just for you. Available at Sweetwater Flower Shop, 118 W. North Street in downtown Sweetwater, 423.337.6623.
JUST FOR YOU – THE STOCKROOM
Mahogany leather with white pearls and always hand-crafted. The world’s oldest gems and most classic necklace, these necklaces are solely freshwater pearls and intricately designed. Available at Just For You – The Stockroom, 10627 Deerbrook Drive in Knoxville, 865.288.7235, www.jfybrand.com.
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CHRIS TOMLIN
Adore Christmas Tour December 5 • 8 pm • Tennessee Theatre Some artists enter the studio determined to make a radical departure from who and what they are or indulge some musical flavor of the month in a bid to expand the fan base. In either event, those strategies often backfire – though in staying true to his calling, GRAMMY® winner Chris Tomlin thinks not of popularity, but rather the populace his music can touch and encourage. “I’m not trying to make a different kind of record,” says Tomlin of his latest effort, Love Ran Red. “It’s still the same path I started down: Writing songs for the church, songs people can sing, songs that connect with people in their heart and move them in a way only songs can. That’s not changed – and yet this collection I feel is the strongest I’ve ever done.” That’s setting the bar quite high for his 10th studio recording, given that his last effort, Burning Lights, kicked off 2013 as a number one album. It also led to sold-out tour dates, Billboard Music Awards, being named a BMI
Songwriter of the Year, and receiving the K-LOVE Fan Award for Male Vocalist of the Year and Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year. Love Ran Red picks up where its predecessor left off. True to its title, it expresses beatingheart faith and channels love’s ceaseless flow into a dozen songs to get the blood pumping and spirits soaring and strikes stirring tones of hope, praise, and the peace found only in God’s presence.
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Building Consultation 101: Be Prepared Before You Sign
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RE YOU CONSIDERING building your next home? Building a home is a series of large and small decisions one after the other until you want to cry. I’ve compiled a list of my top five considerations prior to signing. 1. Price per square foot is an arbitrary figure that shouldn’t be the basis of your contract. It’s a meaningless and fool hearty evaluation of the cost to build. Much of the cost to build is contained in things such as footers and framing. For example, it will cost you more to build a ranch than it will to build a two-story home. The footprint on a ranch style floor plan is significantly wider than a two-story increasing the allowance for concrete and lumber. 2. A builder’s quote without a full set of builder plans is merely a guesstimate. Purchasing your floor plan or meeting with an architect upfront is a worthwhile investment. A builder will be able to provide a detailed quote disclosing the fixed costs of items such as concrete, lumber, and roofing. This is baring the standard builder clause for the unknowns in excavating, such as rock. 3. Ask if there’s an architectural review for the neighborhood. If there is, what are the fees attached to the process? What does the subdivision require? For example, are vinyl windows allowed or must they be aluminum clad? This requirement alone could add as much as $10,000 in cost. 4. Ask how they handle change orders. Is there a fee applied towards change orders? Is the cost of the change order applied when the materials are ordered or paid at closing? 5. Hire a home inspector. Most home inspectors offer a bundled inspection service when building a home. Buyers often decline the opportunity to conduct a home inspection because the builder offers a one-year home warranty on workmanship and structure. Some construction defects such as broken roof trusses, organic growth on crawl space framing, and disconnections in the ducting to the heat and air conditioning unit are hard to detect unless there was an inspection during the earlier phases of construction when more of the house is visible. Are you overwhelmed at the thought of building? You don’t need to make these decisions on your own. Call us for a free home building consultation. Christine Sparks Realty Executives & Associates 865.588.3232 www.searchknoxvilletnhomes.com
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Kitchen Trends to Look for in 2016 WHETHER YOU are focused on resell-
ing, revamping, or building, it is important to keep an eye on up-and-coming kitchen cabinet trends. The perfect combination of trendiness and timelessness will keep your renovation up to date and get you the most bang for your buck. So what styles can you watch out for in 2016? The white shaker cabinet is one of the oldest styles of cabinetry, which makes it inherently timeless. 2015 boasted a slew of colorful cabinetry, red or green islands with cream wall cabinets, but 2016 is going to shift back to the farmhouse. White shaker cabinetry with rustic accents is the finish palette that is going to make a big appearance. Another style to recognize is the neutral palette. Combining grays, whites, and neutrals, this palette adds a bit of warm sophistication to the contemporary kitchen. Gray cabinetry has just started to peek into Knoxville kitchen trends. One popular combination that we will see more of in up-and-coming years is a gray island, white shaker cabinetry along the perimeter, and a neutral backsplash. Bring in
the fun colors with some festive plates and colorful appliances. Not a fan of painted cabinetry? Stained cabinetry will a lways be in style, and 2016 will showcase a walnut stain. Walnut is a beautiful color, it is natural and can be molded into several different design trends. Make it look more contemporary by pairing it with the grays, creams, and neutrals, or go more traditional with leather accents, beiges, reds, and oil rubbed bronze hardware. Speaking of hardware, 2016 is the year of mixed metals. It is more than okay to have a stainless steel sink, satin nickel faucet, and oil rubbed bronze hardware. Go a little crazy and throw a copper colored pendant over the island! All of this paired with a wonderful
walnut stained cabinet or white shaker will create a luxurious and upscale space. Shae Design Studio has several lines of cabinetry that fit any budget and any design style. Stop by and take a look at some of our newest cabinet samples, and learn more about design trends for the upcoming year.
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123-C Perimeter Park Road Knoxville, TN 37922 865.313.2656 www.shaedesigns.com
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Surgeon General’s Warning: Radon Causes Lung Cancer!
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ON’T RISK exposing yourself and
your family to radon! Instead leave it to the professionals at Dayton’s to help keep your family safe from this dangerous carcinogen. Dayton’s technicians have completed extensive training on how to properly identify radon and install mitigation systems that comply with the radon industry’s best practices for quality solutions. Did you know that you can’t see, smell, or taste radon? Some surprising statistics are that exposure to radon kills more people annually than drunk driving, and it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States! The U.S. Surgeon General and Environmental Protection Agency strongly recommend that all homes be tested for radon. It’s an easy process, and any airborne threat is relatively simple to resolve if high levels of radon are detected. Radon originates in the ground’s soil and rocks, rising to the surface through the path of least resistance. It can be found in new or old homes, drafty or well-sealed homes, and homes with and without basements.
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Why They Should Come With a Warning WHY DO ORIENTAL RUGS,
which are known for their longevity and durability, require special handling when cleaning? These hand-crafted pieces of art continue to be manufactured by hand in much of the same way they have been for more centuries. When properly cared for, these heirlooms, which are crafted using durable, all-natural fibers including wool and cotton, will generally appreciate in value over time and can be shared with future generations to enjoy. But these same natural and organic materials, including dyes, make these otherwise durable and long lasting treasures potentially prone to permanent and usually irreversible damage. While searching for ways to clean their rugs, Oriental rug owners often turn to the Internet for advice. While some suggestions are indeed valid, others can lead to disastrous results. Some rug owners have actually been encouraged to use the same cleaning process used to clean their wall-towall carpeting. Others have been encouraged to wash their rugs on the family driveway. Just imagine the damage that will result when moving a wet Oriental rug over an abrasive concrete surface. The only way to properly clean an Oriental rug is to wash it in a special, climate controlled facility with specially treated water that is pH balanced and to use soaps that are specifically designed to clean and protect these priceless rugs. With nearly 30 years of rug washing and carpet cleaning experience, Superior Carpet & Rug Cleaning has created a one-of-a-kind, highly specialized, climate controlled facility that uses our proprietary processes to safely and correctly wash your family’s Oriental rugs. From ionized water and pH control to special submersion baths and drying chambers, Superior Carpet & Rug Cleaning is East Tennessee’s first choice for Oriental rug washing. We even have a special process for the removal of pet urine, which can often be successfully removed. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s time to wash your fine Oriental rugs and your home’s wall-to-wall carpeting and upholstery before your guests arrive. So why not call us today? Trust the name that has earned a reputation for quality: Superior Carpet & Rug Cleaning.
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Planning the Perfect Pantry ONCE USED
just to store food, today’s pantries, whether a walk- or reach-in, are designed to be used as a multipurpose area for food prep, a morning coffee station or self-serve beverage bar, and wine storage. If you’re planning your pantry for a renovation or new home, there are several important ideas to keep in mind: Design doors that open out – Adding a door that opens into the pantry greatly minimizes valuable storage space. Opt for a door that swings out. Include electrical outlets – There are a number of small appliances you may want to use in the pantry. Even if you don’t plan to include any outlets, you never know what you’ll want in the future, and at that point it’s not easy to add them. Allow for walking space – The temptation is to design for minimum aisle space and maximum storage. This is always a mistake. The minimum walkway or aisle width should be 34”. Unloading groceries in too narrow of an aisle may make you feel like a contortionist. Include a counter – If you have the space, include a countertop to set bags of groceries on while they are being loaded into the pantry. This area should be at least 15” wide. Choose good lighting – It doesn’t have to be expensive, just functional. Without proper lighting, you’ll lose cans of peas and soup on the back shelf. Plan on adjustable shelving – Altering the height of your shelves will accommodate various sizes of food products and small appliances. Make sure the shelves are not too deep and that you can see everything at once by placing smaller items at the front and larger items at the back. Include special storage features – Using narrow cubbies for large platters, spice or wine racks, pull-out wire baskets for root vegetables, and other storage compartments are ideal for awkward items that are hard to stack. With preplanning, you’ll be surprised at the storage space, no matter the size of your pantry.
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Refresh Your Home for the Holidays! MAYBE YOU’VE DONE
some remodeling during the past few months, built a new home, or are just thinking about making a few changes to your interior. One of the questions I get asked most often is how to make a change to give you the biggest impact. Here are some tips to help you do just that.
We a r e t h e experts, so why not call us today for your complimentary consultation?
5 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home:
» A fresh coat of paint or wallpaper. » New decorative pillows on a sofa or bed. » New bedding and draperies in a bedroom. » Thinking of changing a sofa? A neutral one is often your best bet. » An area rug can define a space and give it a soft and colorful look.
See? It’s that easy! So when relatives walk into your home this holiday season, they’ll be surprised and delighted as they “ooh and ah” over the big impact your small changes have made. Get started today, and you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the holidays in your freshly updated home!
We work within your budget, your lifestyle, and do as much or as little as you would like. We are grateful for the blessing and gift of all of our wonderful clients, and we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Get Fancy for the Holidays HAVING DIFFICULTY deciding on
the perfect holiday gift for that special someone on your shopping list that already seems to have everything? The solution is simple… get fancy! Fancy Vents™, that is. If that someone special on your shopping list that’s difficult to buy for is also a homeowner, consider this. The heating and cooling system of most every home requires one, and
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Get fancy for the holidays, and give the gift that will last a lifetime, reminding the recipient of your thoughtfulness. often multiple, fresh air returns. These large and, let’s be honest, unattractive mechanical fixtures detract from your home’s décor, try as you might to disguise them. Here is a perfect solution – a beautiful, handcrafted Fancy Vent™ of ornamental iron that replaces the existing “commercial looking” air return. Popular with home designers, Fancy Vents™ can be installed in every style home from traditional to contemporary. Easy to
install by the homeowner using common household tools, Fancy Vents™ can transform the décor of any room in your home, creating a hand-crafted work of art that will be a conversation piece when guests visit. Not sure how to go about selecting Fancy Vents™ for that special someone? You’ll be delighted to learn that Fancy Vents™ also offers gift certificates that will be sure to delight even the most discriminating person on your shopping list.
To learn more, visit Fancy Vents™ online at www.fancy vents.com, or call their friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable consultants at 615-776-3023. Get fancy for the holidays, and give the gift that will last a lifetime, reminding the recipient of your thoughtfulness.
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Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays O
UR BEST family friends are “all
about” the holidays. From September through Christmas, their home is the centerpiece of seasonal activity and family and friend gatherings. Holiday décor transforms their home as each holiday unfolds. The aroma when you walk through the door is nostalgic of grandma’s cookies and peppermint sticks. You just WANT to be there sharing in their lives because of their love, but also because their home is such a welcoming oasis in the hustle and bustle of the season. If you are like our friends, there is no doubt you are also in full holiday swing. With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is the time to revive your home’s appearance and get it completely ready for family and guests to feel welcome and special. If it’s been a while since your tile and grout has had a deep cleaning, you may need help with the hard surfaces in the kitchen, bathrooms,
and even the sidewalks and outdoor living areas. If carpets haven’t been cleaned in a while, you may need a restoration cleaning instead of the traditional surface steam cleaning you may be accustomed to. A truly deep down clean home inspires positive interaction
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BY K R I S T I H I C K E Y, C O - O W N E R O F C O N S I G N T O D E S I G N
How It Works. And Boy Is It Working! Y OU PROBABLY KNOW just
how we feel. You have a vision. You act on it. You make a huge investment. You pour your lives into your dream. You’re confident, but yet you’re anxious. Could you have possibly forgotten or overlooked something? This expresses all of our sentiments leading up to the October 1st opening of the all-new, and some may say super-sized, Consign To Design showroom located at 9329 Kingston Pike in the Market Place Shopping Center. It’s the same center where The Home Depot is located and is near Cedar Bluff. Behind the scenes, as you might have imagined, things were hectic. But oh will you love the final results! Customers have simply been amazed. Our new showroom, which by itself is amazing, features nearly four times as much furniture, home decor items, art, Oriental rugs, China, and seasonal items as our former location. And the results speak for themselves. Sales are much higher than even we had anticipated, and we are working as quickly as we can to fill all the open spaces created by these robust sales. This is great news for both our consignors and customers alike as our new location
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By following these simple steps, you will enhance your potential for a successful sale and save the inconvenience of having to return items that failed to meet our criteria. The time has never been better to sell your gently used furniture, art, home decor items, and Oriental and area rugs with our newly expanded showroom. Also, for you buyers, the selection has never been greater, with the opportunity to save up to 80% off of the full retail price on all of our merchandise from the nation’s top manufacturers. All beautifully displayed in colorful vignettes, Consign To Design is East Tennessee’s first choice for quality, preowned furniture at unbelievable savings.
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thought of building a new home can agree with one thing: the process can be dauntless, requiring hundreds of key decisions that will ultimately determine how satisfied you are with your home. Should you have more cabinets or less? A large front porch or save the outdoor space for the lanai on the back of the house? A separate dining area or an open floor plan that includes kitchen, dining, and living areas combined? Can a utility room also serve as a grooming area for pets? Should you consider adding smarthome technology to your house? If your goal is to build a home that you and all members of your family will love well into the future, you’ll need a little guidance to get you there. The key to building a house you won’t regret coming home to lies with your builder. Luxe Homes & Design helps you from start to finish, each step of the way, by showing you how to get exactly what you want at the best possible price. With surprising precision, they can help you perceive room flow, lighting, space, and an assortment of details that most homeowners can be oblivious to. First and most importantly, compile a detailed list of what you want to build. Don’t focus on the size but what rooms you’ll need and how you’ll use them. Think in terms of who (and how many people) will use the room and the furniture you envision in the room. Eliminate all of the things you think you should add because “every house has them” but you’ll never use. Formal living rooms, dining rooms, and large bathtubs frequently fall into this category. Large “glamour” baths photograph well but don’t make it any easier to get ready in the morning. Look for rooms that can serve dual uses. If you only use your dining room for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, maybe that space could be an office for the other 363 days of the year, and the dining table, sans extra leaves, could be the desk. Builder Jenny Blalock’s specialty is helping Photos by Beth Fellhoelter
then interpret them. Jenny is there with you during Jenny Blalock each step of Licensed General Contractor 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. So, do not worry about the home construction process being too complicated. Luxe Homes & Design is there to simplify that 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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November in the Garden I
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and can’t believe I’m writing about November. Where has this year gone? I guess it is like they say: Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end you get, the faster it goes! I love this time of year, however, so I’m going to make every effort to slow down and enjoy it. I want all of November to be a month of Thanksgiving. While we are all enjoying the month, there are a lot of things that you can do in your yard: » You can continue to plant trees and shrubs right up until the ground freezes. Some years it never does. The cool, moist soil is a great place for roots to get established while the plants aren’t trying to grow or bloom. This is also true for perennials. » You can still plant pansies and violas. Bite the bullet and pull up your annuals even if they are still pretty, and get the pansies planted while the ground is still fairly warm. Hollow stemmed plants such as begonias and impatiens turn to mush if they freeze,
and it is a much more difficult task to remove them if they are goo. » Container plants will keep your house welcoming during the fall and winter holidays. There are many wonderful options to choose from, and we will be happy to help you create something beautiful. Make sure your containers are frost and freeze proof! Foams, heavy plastic, composite, and good quality ceramics are safe if placed on pot feet or risers to allow air flow. Terra cotta and lower quality ceramics will not survive freezing temperatures. If you can’t/don’t want to keep your containers out during the winter, dump the old soil into your flower beds to add nutrients. » Weeds will continue to rear their annoying little heads throughout the fall and winter. Keep pulling or spraying, and continue applying pre-emergent herbicides. If you are spraying, make sure you read the directions on the package, because most herbicides are ineffective below specific
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temperatures. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your outlook), hand weeding can be done year-round. » Perennial gardens will need a little attention once we have had a couple of hard frosts or a freeze. Attractive perennials, evergreen perennials, and grasses can be left alone or given a gentle shaping. Perennials with nice seed heads can be left for the birds to eat. Other perennials may be cut down to the ground unless they have a “rosette” of green at the base, which should be left alone. If your plants had fungus or insect problems, however, remove the stalks and dispose of them. You don’t want the problem to overwinter and start up again next year. » Mulch if you haven’t this year. Mulch protects plants from the winter freeze/thaw cycles. If you are not applying new mulch, fluff your old mulch with a rake or hoe. If you are mulching your perennial beds, don’t bury the crown (the layer right above the soil) of the plant, as that can cause crown rot. » It is time to get the leaves off your lawn. If you don’t have many trees, just mow over the leaves. The clippings will help fertilize and protect the grass. You should still be able to see the blades of grass, however, or your lawn can suffocate. If you have lots of trees and your yard would be buried under three feet of leaves if you didn’t rake, get started. » Don’t forget about the birds! Keep your feeders filled and clean. Please remember to use a high quality bird food. If 75% of your “bargain” bag is junk that ends up on the ground, it is no bargain. You will also need to clean and bring in glass or ceramic birdbaths. Metal and plastic ones can be left out year-round. » Winterize your fountains and water features soon. Drain fountains and place absorbent material in the basins. Cover with a fountain cover or tarp. Also, remember that glass gazing balls, glass rain gauges, and anything else glass should be brought inside if our temperatures drop below freezing. » The countdown to the holidays has begun! Don’t forget that Meadow View is a great source for Poinsettias, cut Frasier Firs, wreaths, and greenery, as well as ornaments and gifts. If you are not on our email list, you may want to sign up for it so you get advance notice on sales and events. Don’t forget you can also ask us questions at hello@meadowviewgreenhouse.com, or call us at 865-986-7229. Now go on out and enjoy November!
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spokesperson for Dixie Stampede. “The Dixie Stampede facility will also feature new exterior décor, amplifying our already spectacular Christmas display.” The 35,000 square foot arena will also be transformed into a LIVE Nativity scene, reminding guests of the reason for the season, as Mary and Joseph watch over their newborn child, Jesus, while wise men riding atop camels are led to the stable by a bright and
shining star. Guests will also be amazed as toys are brought to life by the Sugar Plum Fairy, before a visit from Santa himself, arriving in a horsedrawn sleigh. The Christmas at Dixie cast, including 32 magnificent horses, will take guests on a nostalgic holiday trip with a friendly North Pole-South Pole rivalry. Known as “The Most Fun Place To Eat In The Smokies®,” guests will enjoy a fourcourse holiday feast, featuring Dixie Stampede’s original creamy vegetable soup, homemade biscuit, whole rotisserie chicken, hickory smoked barbecued pork loin, corn on the cob, an herb-basted potato, and specialty dessert. Guests are asked to reserve their tickets for the specia l holiday show ea rly by calling 1-800-356-1676 or by visiting www. dixiestampede.com.
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I was recently afforded an opportunity to chat with her about her latest CD, Better Than Home, the title song of which is truly soul stirring. Beth shared with me the story behind it and how it impacted fans. “It’s really standing before God and what I see as spiritual healing and something that looks over me and guiding me and having the courage to say, ‘This is what I want for my life.’ I think it’s hard when you have such low self-esteem to say, ‘This is what I really want for my life’ because you feel like you don’t deserve it. So Better Than Home is getting to that place where you realize, despite my insecurities, despite my warped thinking, I absolutely deserve to have everything that I’ve ever wanted: Love and health and being able to be responsible for myself and letting go of feeling sorry for myself. “What I did, though, when I wrote it was I made it about the road so, that way, I wouldn’t have to explain that personal thing that I add to the song, but I could use the road as an example. What the road means to me is just getting out of your house. It doesn’t necessarily have to be singing and doing a show. It just means getting out of where you’re hiding from and experiencing life again. And THAT is better than home – better than hiding.” In addition to what she had shared earlier, Beth shared what else is on her radar for the next year. “Well, you know, what I decided is doing
nine months on the road a year is just too much,” she said. “It’s getting in the way of my relationships with family, with friends, with being able to be a wife to my husband, and it’s getting in the way of writing. Even though I work with my husband on the road, it’s still all about the Beth Hart Show. At home, I want to be able to cook for him and go to the beach and ride bikes with him. “I was telling this to my manager recently. I was saying as a writer, I’m not going to write about airplanes and hotels. I gotta write about real life, and in order to write about real life, I have to be connected to real life. “So I think what’s on the focus for me is, like, seven months out of the year on the road, living a real life and being able to write from that place. Being really healthy. Really balanced. I’m 43 now. This is the time where you’ve really got to take care of yourself if you want to live to be old, and I want to live to be old! I want to have a long life. I want to be able to be there to take care of my husband when he gets really old the way he’s taken such amazing care of me through all my difficulties. So I’m kinda reprioritizing things, and I think it’s a good thing! I feel really good about that.” If Beth’s future is as full of life as she sounded during our call, then, happily, we should be hearing from this beautiful and amazingly talented woman for many years to come... and that’s a wonderful thing. You can read this interview in it’s entirety at www.boomerocity.com. Photo by Greg Watermann
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Renewal practices were common across the country as a means of economic reinvigoration. Downtown revitalization efforts often utilized federal funds for construction of new highways, and city centers were “re-vamped” to entice consumers and businesses. Historic commercial districts often saw changes such as new traffic patterns, façade improvements, and other urban planning innovations. The degree to which these changes improved a city’s economic vitality varies widely, though it is undeniable that this era of urbanization had a significant lasting impact that shaped the core of our communities. The City of Morristown, centrally located in Hamblen County, Tennessee, is one of the best local communities to visit and still displays notable and historically significant changes from the time of 1960s urbanism. At the heart of the city is Main Street, part of an old crossroads where a trade route between Knoxville and Baltimore intersected with a buffalo migration route along the Powell River. Like many cities in the U.S., Main Street witnessed both transformation during the 1960s and the lasting impact those changes have had on the local economy and overall functionality of the city. Unlike other cities, Morristown’s Main Street retains a unique structural remnant of these urban planning ideals, an elevated sidewalk system called the “Skymart.” Local architect and visionary Hubert Bebb (1903-1984) designed the innovative Skymart, which was modeled after a 13th century example from Chester, England (no longer in existence). Bebb was involved in several other mid-century modernist community planning projects and building designs in the region, including Gatlinburg’s redevelopment during the 1950s and the Clingman’s Dome viewing tower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He also contributed designs to the 1933 Chicago and 1982 Knoxville World’s Fair Expositions. Bebb highly valued the connection between design and community, making use of regional materials and novel architectural concepts. Although the elevated sidewalk system borrowed from an earlier form, Morristown’s Skymart quickly became recognized nationally as a new-fangled, “must-see” attraction. It took three years to construct the concrete 58
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overhead sidewalks along both the north and south sides of Main Street. Connecting legs traversed the main thoroughfare for ease of access to second story offices and businesses. Completed in 1967 as part of a $5 million city urban renewal initiative, the Skymart had advanced features for the time, including an integrated speaker system and planters that were designed to make the area more attractive and pleasant for visitors. Functionally speaking, the structure allowed uninhibited movement of pedestrians, effectively creating a second Main Street at the upper level and providing a permanent canopy to protect foot traffic at street level. This was the ultimate “elevated” shopping experience. When the Skymart finally opened, it garnered worldwide publicity as the only one of its kind in the United States. Morristown held a three-day grand opening celebration and parade event from May 4-6, 1967, which included performances by celebrity guests such as Dolly Parton, Porter Waggoner, and Tex Ritter. Publicity shots were taken, including photos that feature pedestrians using the upper walkways, band performances above Main Street, and one memorable shot of a Volkswagen Bug convertible parked on the upper level, its passengers watering one of the many planters. The Skymart was a highly promoted and welcome addition to the Morristown Main Street of the 1960s. However, it brought with it significant and often permanent changes
to the district it was intended to connect. Since the structure was designed to provide ease of access to second story merchants and offices, many historic building façades were altered at this time to allow for connection to the Skymart and modern storefront improvements. These alterations included new aluminum doors and display windows, modified building entrances at both levels, and obscured features (i.e. transoms) or entire façades, seemingly outdated elements that were covered in metal cladding or similar materials. In the recent past, there have been discussions about the significance of the district for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and a nomination has recently been drafted (the original submitted but subsequently rejected in the early 1990s). Some have wanted the Skymart removed and view it as an eyesore that detracts from the aesthetics of the downtown commercial district. However, the Skymart and consequent building alterations have become historic features of the area, the sidewalk system itself considered an integral part of the district. Removal of the system would cause great harm to the buildings and would mean the loss of a truly unique regional, and perhaps national, treasure. Much like the beautiful Victorian-era houses that were once considered unfashionable and worthy of demolition, it is important to step back and see the value of the Skymart as a piece of historic architecture and what it signifies in the grand scheme. The Skymart illustrates this principle without question, and though some of the novelty factor has worn off, the importance of recognizing and preserving this rare form will only continue to grow with time.
The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance works to preserve the structures and places with historic or cultural significance in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties. ETPA partners with Knox Heritage to serve as the regional arm for preservation activities in these 16 counties. For more information, visit www. knoxheritage.org/ETPA.
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LANNING A VACATION can be
one of the most stressful and vacationdemanding activities you can take on – especially if you have kids. With everyone clamoring to do something different, finding the perfect spot can feel impossible. The simple solution is to choose a vacation destination that has something for everyone. How does one reach this theoretical vacation utopia? Head to Central Florida (and no, we’re not talking about Disney – yet). We’re talking about Polk County, which sits smartly in the middle of the state, connecting you and your family to every “Florida” thing under the sun. Beaches, golf, theme parks, watersports – if you’ve seen it on a postcard, you can do it from Polk County. On top of reaching epic crowdpleaser status, you’ll be able to do it all for less, without the traffic and tourist traps. Check out a few highlights from our “stay here, play everywhere” plan. For the person who wants to golf: Streamsong If you’re traveling with a golf enthusiast, do not leave Streamsong off your list. The resort boasts two courses considered masterpieces within the golf community: Breathtaking landscapes designed for beautiful walkability by renowned architects Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, and Tom Doak. Peppered with dramatic dunes, twisting fairways, and verdant greens, Streamsong offers two of the best links-style golf courses in the country, according to Golf Digest. Pro tip: Make a day of it. Treat yourself to an afternoon of self-renewal at the Acquapietra Spa, or add guided bass fishing and clay shooting to your day’s activities. For the child in everyone: LEGOLAND Florida Resort Did you know the largest LEGOLAND in the country is located in Winter Haven, Florida? More than 150 acres of this imagination-expanding theme park are waiting to be explored, featuring live shows, “pink-knuckle” roller coasters, a water park, and dozens of other attractions. Although the park is geared towards kids 2-12, there’s definite appeal to anyone who grew up with these iconic plastic bricks. Pro tip: For the full experience, spend a night at LEGOLAND’s new 152-room lakefront hotel. While parents relax, kids can work alongside Master Model Builders, hit the pool, 60
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and hunt for treasure in their LEGO-themed rooms loaded with hidden surprises. Among other perks, you’ll beat the crowds with early admission to the park. For the water lovers: The Lakes (all 550+ of them) Central Florida has more than 135 square miles of lakes and a boatload of ways to enjoy them. Paddleboard through Winter Haven’s Chain, a family of sun-dappled lakes connected by a series of canals. Slice through swamp land in an airboat on Lake Kissimmee. Soar above the water on a gravity-defying flyboard. Looking for something more low key? Rent a pontoon boat, pack a picnic, and enjoy a sunset cruise. We could keep going. Pro tip: Anglers rejoice! Polk County is the Largemouth Bass Capital of the World. For those in search of gators: Circle B Bar Reserve The great thing about nature? It’s usually free to enjoy, which might sound extra appealing after a few days of $5 theme park waters. Walk, hike, or bike through nature trails encircling lakeside habitats and cypress groves. Alligators, otters, bald eagles, and marsh hares
are common sights, and the entire reserve is consistently recognized as one of the best birdwatching locales in the state. Pro tip: Ranked one of the Great Places to See Wildlife by USA Today, this place is a photographer’s dream. Want to know where the action is? Follow the telephoto lenses. As promised, everything else Rent a car and squeeze the most of your Sunshine State vacation. You’ll be able to hit Florida’s coastal beaches and major cities like Tampa and Orlando in about an hour. » Go ahead, do Disney. Mickey’s famous parks and resorts are only a 30-minute drive away. » Satisfy thrill seekers with some of the best roller coasters in the country. Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Busch Gardens are each less than an hour away. » Surf, sun, and white-sand beaches are waiting for you on either coast. » Flex your cultural muscle with great art museums in Tampa/St. Pete, including the largest collection of Salvador Dali works outside of Europe. Head to www.visitcentralflorida.org for even more details, and start planning today.
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November Events T H I N G S TO D O • PL AC E S TO G O • PE O PL E TO S E E
November 1: East Tennessee Chili Cook-off at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn from 11 am to 6 pm. November 1: Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 1 & 5 pm.
November 7: UT Football vs. South Carolina at Neyland Stadium. November 7: Open Hearth Cooking Workshop at Marble Springs State Historic Site from 10 am to 1 pm.
November 19: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm. November 20: Shakey Graves Die Hard Tour at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.
November 8: Thompson Cancer Survival Center’s Race Against Cancer at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn from 12:30 to 5 pm.
November 21: Diocese of Knoxville Men’s Retreat “Be A Man in the Image of Christ” at the Tennessee Theatre at 9 am.
November 1: Young the Giant at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm.
November 8: Knoxville Choral Society presents “In Praise of Heroes” at the Tennessee Theatre at 6:30 pm.
November 2: Mighty Musical Monday with Cedar Bluff Middle School Chorus at the Tennessee Theatre at noon. Free!
November 10: Shinedown and Breaking Benjamin with special guest Sevendust at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 7 pm.
November 21: truTV Impractical Jokers “Where’s Larry?” Tour starring The Tenderloins at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 7 pm.
November 3: Last Comic Standing at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm.
November 10: Stevie Wonder at Thompson-Boling Arena at 8 pm.
November 4: Knoxville Garden Club open meeting at the Knoxville Museum of Art at 10 am. Featuring Sybil Sylvester of Wildflower Designs speaking about and demonstrating wildflower arrangements.
November 10-11: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Tennessee Theatre at 7 pm.
November 4: Market Square Farmers’ Market featuring products made or grown in East Tennessee. Wednesdays, November 4, 11 & 18 from 11 am to 2 pm and Saturdays, November 7, 14 & 21 from 9 am to 2 pm.
November 11: Veterans Day Reception at the Farragut Museum from 2:30-4:30 pm.
November 27: Regal Celebration of Lights at Krutch Park from 6 to 9 pm.
November 13: STS9 at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm.
November 28: UT Football vs. Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium.
November 4: Ben Folds & yMusic at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm.
November 14: UT Football vs. North Texas (Homecoming) at Neyland Stadium.
November 28: Holidays on Ice in Market Square. Open through January 18, 2016.
November 5: WDVX World Class Bluegrass featuring Blue Highway and Tony Joe White at the Bijou Theatre at 7 pm.
November 14: Joe Bonamassa at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 8 pm.
November 29: KSO Chamber Orchestra presents Classical Christmas at the Bijou Theatre at 2:30 pm.
November 1: KSO Chamber Orchestra presents Mozart & More at the Bijou Theatre at 2:30 pm.
November 6: First Friday on Market Square, Gay Street, The Old City, and Downtown North beginning at 5 pm. November 6: Paul Thorn Band at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.
November 11: Veterans Day Parade along Gay Street in downtown Knoxville at 10:45 am.
November 16: Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert at the Tennessee Theatre at 7 pm. November 17: WWE Smackdown at Thompson-Boling Arena at 7 pm. November 17: David Bromberg Quintet at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.
November 21: Will Hoge & Sundy Best at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. November 22: Humana Knoxville 5K at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn from 2 to 3:15 pm. November 22: Donna the Buffalo and Peter Rowan at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. November 25: Dave Rawlings Machine at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm.
November 29: Keyboards at Christmas at the Tennessee Theatre at 6:30 pm. November 30: Light the Park at Founders Park at Campbell Station at 6 pm. Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Founders Park and festive musical entertainment. Free!
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David Bromberg Quintet at the Bijou Theatre
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LTHOUGH A bonafide legend
could be forgiven for wanting to coast a bit or ride off into the sunset, that’s not how this narrative goes. Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to re-introduce David Bromberg, the Godfather of Americana, and his latest album Only Slightly Mad, which was released by Appleseed Recordings in September 2014. You can tell a lot about a person from the company he keeps. When that company has included Bob Dylan, The Beastie Boys, George Harrison, Emmylou Harris, Doc Watson, John Hiatt, Jerry Garcia, Reverend Gary Davis, Dr. John, Pete Seeger, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Phoebe Snow, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Mississippi John Hurt, you realize you’re dealing with a very special case. David was born in Philadelphia in 1945 and raised in Tarrytown, NY. “As a kid, I listened to rock ’n’ roll and whatever else was on the radio,” said David. “I discovered Pete Seeger and The Weavers and, through them, Reverend Gary Davis. I then discovered Big Bill Broonzy, who led me to Muddy Waters and the Chicago blues. This was more or less the same time I discovered Flatt and Scruggs, which led to Bill Monroe and Doc Watson.” David began studying guitar at age 13 and eventually enrolled in Columbia University as a musicology major. The Greenwich Village folk scene in the mid-’60s drew David to the downtown clubs and coffeehouses, where he could watch and learn from the best performers, including primary sources such as his inspiration and teacher, the Reverend Gary Davis. David’s sensitive and versatile approach to guitar playing earned him jobs playing the Village “basket houses” for tips, the occasional paying gig, and employment as a backing musician for Tom Paxton, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Rosalie Sorrels, among others. He became a first-call, “hired gun” guitarist for recording sessions, ultimately playing on hundreds of records by artists including Bob Dylan (New Morning, Self Portrait, Dylan), Link Wray, The Eagles, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, and Carly Simon. An unexpected and wildly successful solo spot for 600,000 concert-goers at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival in Great Britain led to a solo deal with Columbia Records, for whom David recorded four albums. His eponymous 1971 debut included “The Holdup,” a songwriting collaboration with former Beatle
THE DAVID BROMBERG BAND David Bromberg: guitar, vocals, mandolin, fiddle Mark Cosgrove: guitar, mandolin, vocals Robert ‘Butch’ Amoit: bass, vocals Nate Grower: fiddle, guitar, mandolin, vocals Josh Kanusky: drums, vocals George Harrison, who also played slide guitar on the track. David also met the Grateful Dead and wound up with four of their members playing on his next two albums. David’s material, based in the folk and blues idioms, continually expanded with each new album to encompass bluegrass, ragtime, country, and ethnic music, and his touring band grew apace. By the mid-’70s, the David Bromberg Big Band included horn players, a violinist, and several multi-instrumentalists, including David himself. Despite sold-out concerts and a string of acclaimed albums on the Fantasy label, David found himself exhausted by the logistics of the music business. He decided to change the direction of his life, so he dissolved his band in 1980, and he and his artist/musician wife, Nancy Josephson, moved from Northern California to Chicago, where David attended the Kenneth Warren School of Violin Making. Though he still toured periodically, the recordings slowed to a trickle and then stopped.
In 2002, after “too many Chicago winters,” David and Nancy were lured to Wilmington, Deleware, where they became part of the city’s artist-in-residence program and where David could establish David Bromberg Fine Violins, a retail store and repair shop for high quality instruments. Frequent participation in the city’s weekly jam sessions helped rekindle David’s desire to make music again, as did the encouragement of fellow musicians Chris Hillman (The Byrds, Desert Rose Band, Flying Burrito Brothers) and bluegrass wizard Herb Pedersen. With the release of the Grammy-nominated Try Me One More Time, his 2007 solo return to the studio, David continued his musical revitalization, playing shows on his own, with the David Bromberg Quartet, and reunions of the David Bromberg Big Band. In 2009, spurred by a suggestion from John Hiatt that he come to Hiatt’s Nashville studio to “mess around,” David came up with the idea for Use Me – an album featuring David with Hiatt and other friends like Levon Helm, Los Lobos, Tim O’Brien, Vince Gill, Widespread Panic, Dr. John, Keb’ Mo’, and Linda Ronstadt. Each guest artist either wrote or selected a song and then produced David’s interpretation of their suggested tune, thereby fulfilling David’s request to ‘Use Me’. Partially detailing the proceedings, filmmaker Beth Kruvant directed a compelling film documentary, “David Bromberg; Unsung Treasure,” which is currently circulating at U.S. and Canadian film festivals. In 2013, content with the balance of both his violin business and performing career, David was ready to record again with his live band. Enlisting old friend Larry Campbell (three-time Grammy-winning producer for Levon Helm and multi-instrumentalist with Bob Dylan) and engineer Justin Guip, David and his group entered Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY, in March 2013. Enlisting some of Helm’s former recording and touring musicians for added instrumentation, the David Bromberg Band emerged 12 days later with Only Slightly Mad, a return to his genre-bending albums of the ’70s and ’80s. Bromberg fans will find blues, bluegrass, gospel, folk, Irish fiddle tunes, pop, and English drinking songs happily coexisting as they can only on a Bromberg album. For newcomers, Only Slightly Mad will be an introduction to an astonishing performer whose range and musical depth have delighted devoted audiences for more than 40 years and will for many years hence. November 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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Educator Profile
BY COURTNEY CRAIG
Ernie Cadotte ERNIE CADOTTE’S
work reaches far beyond the boundaries of The University of Tennessee – it goes all the way to the other side of the world. The Fischer Professor of Innovative Learning is working with a group of students to provide clean drinking water to people in rural India through Procter & Gamble’s Children’s Safe Drinking Water program. Although the program has saved countless lives, Ernie can’t take all the credit. One of his students, Michael Van Dorselaer, has been working with the program for years. “Michael is the son of a former student, Tom Van Dorselaer,” said Ernie. “Tom recently left Proctor & Gamble after 25 years and is working for the Haslam Business School. He has been telling me about his son for a year and the great program that he has been working on. I encouraged Tom to have his son contact me when he started at UT, which he did this past August. “I think his program is great and a perfect fit for my service learning class,” Ernie
continued. “It is rather impressive that Michael started this all on his own and how he worked on it for four years throughout high school. He has accomplished a lot and, most importantly, has provided clean drinking water to 100,000 people in Africa.” Ernie earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State, his MBA from Colorado, and his Ph.D. from Ohio State. He says he’s been with UTK for a very long time, but he is “still quite young.” “I am very busy leading a class with 450 students and 12 business coaches,” said Ernie. “Plus, I meet weekly with my service learning team(s) to review progress and set goals, plus review their reflections. And, of course, I write a great deal.” Through the program, Proctor & Gamble has developed water-cleaning packets that identify bacteria and other disease-causing
“But, really, I love what I do and do not count the time, I just love the challenge.” microbes in water and make them settle to the bottom of a container, where they can be easily filtered out. They’re distributed to the people by missionary nuns in the area. The Children’s Safe Drinking Water first focused on Africa, and Ernie’s team is focusing on rural India. It is now partnering with Maharashtra Institute of Technology in Pune to distribute the water cleaning packets throughout India. A YouTube video showcases the team’s efforts at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=p1FXyfMxrZk. Ernie says his biggest challenge is finding enough time in the day. “But, really, I love what I do and do not count the time,” he said. “I just love the challenge.”
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Random Acts of Flowers is able to make all year long, none is more special than the annual Christmas Poinsettia Delivery. This seasonal tradition is cherished by everyone who has been a part of it during the course of the past seven years. Poinsettia plants have been generously gifted to Random Acts of Flowers by area nurseries, greenhouses, grocery stores, garden centers, and corporate events. Our dedicated team of volunteers donate their time on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to collect and distribute poinsettias to area healthcare facilities. By spending just a few minutes with each recipient, volunteers are able to spread joy and happiness where it is most needed. The Christmas Delivery program is funded by generous sponsorships from local companies and families throughout Knoxville. A $10 donation sponsors one poinsettia 64
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delivery, and the donating family’s name or company’s logo will appear on the delivery card. Additionally, donations can be made in honor of someone special, and that person will receive a greeting from us informing them of the gift. Many families choose to make a donation in memory of a loved one, while others find volunteering together to be a rewarding way to serve the community during the holidays. To participate in Christmas deliveries or to learn more about becoming a sponsor, call
865-633-9082 or visit www.RAFKnoxville.org. Random Acts of Flowers recycles and repurposes flowers by engaging dedicated volunteer teams to deliver beautiful bouquets and moments of kindness to individuals in healthcare facilities across the country. As a recycling “green” organization run almost entirely by volunteers, Random Acts of Flowers is committed to nourishing the health of the environment, individuals, and the community.
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The Other Shoe
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business owners, will forget the “Great Recession.” It taught us many valuable lessons, including that this recession was very much different from past recessions. In fact, many Americans are still reeling from its aftermath. However, there’s no denying that areas of the economy have improved significantly and that most small business owners are experiencing the positive impact of this very slow economic recovery. Recently, however, there have been reports of reduced economic growth internationally with Chinese and European economies expanding at slower rates than originally forecasted, and we have begun experiencing significant volatility in our own equity markets. So just what does all that mean? Your guess is as good as mine. Even the experts can’t seem to agree. But one thing is for certain – people don’t like uncertainty. My biggest concern is those entrepreneurs
BY TOM IRMEN
Business
The real question confronting small business owners during periods of uncertainty is whether they should remain on course or assume the worst and “pull back.” that responded slowly to the recession of 2007 may overreact to this current uncertainty. In other words, we risk overreacting, which could result in a renewed slowdown of our own making. If your small business is built on a solid economic foundation and is following a well-thought out marketing strategy for the future, you have very little to fear. In fact, I can name companies that actually prospered during the last recession while their competitors floundered and others failed altogether.
The real question confronting small business owners during periods of uncertainty is whether they should remain on course or assume the worst and “pull back.” There is very little evidence that those businesses that pulled back during the most recent recession prospered. If the recent uncertainty in today ’s marketplace has you wondering whether the other shoe is about to drop, your response to this uncertainty could produce unintended but far reaching consequences for your small business.
B U S I N E S S B A S I C S by Beth Townsend
What Matters Most AS EXCITING as the holiday season is,
it’s equally stressful. There’s so much to do and often many places to go. Therefore, let’s go back to the basics on how to make it a season filled with joy. Recently I received a phone call and letter of encouragement. Neither asked for anything, nor did there appear to be any hidden agenda. After a difficult week, the two simple acts of kindness helped me push through and keep going. We all want to feel that what we do matters. Whether you’re a mom, dad, student, CEO, entrepreneur, or climbing the corporate ladder, it matters that we matter. That’s why, after a tough week, those two people lifted my spirits. One said, “I wanted to let you know that I read your magazine cover to cover. I can’t wait until the next one.” The other sent a handwritten note, “Thank you for doing this. Our town needs it.” As the publisher of a Christian magazine, this feedback makes all the effort worth it. Basically, what each said is, “What you are doing matters, keep it up. Thank you.” Web MD weighs in with research. “Thousands of years of literature talk about
the benefits of cultivating gratefulness as a virtue,” says University of California Davis psychology professor Robert Emmons. Throughout history, philosophers and religious leaders have extolled gratitude as a virtue that is integral to health and well-being. Making a mindset change is all about changing habits. » Quit complaining. Period. It’s never helped any situation get better, and it creates stress for those who have to listen to it. You won’t know how much you complain until you make a concerted effort to stop. Others will benefit, but you will feel as though a weight has been lifted. » Start complimenting. There’s nothing better for any relationship than to feel as though you matter. Words of encouragement. Compliments. Thank yous. Notes. Texts. Pictures. Physical acts of kindness. Random favors. Yes, November is about Thanksgiving. But being thankful isn’t enough. Celebrating a meal together isn’t enough. Living a thank you life should be a way of intentional living. However, it’s not about ignoring situations
that need to be addressed. That can be done in a productive process. See a problem, get a plan, find a solution, or accept it as is until you can change something else. Don’t just ramble about what’s wrong. Take proactive measures to address real issues. Successful people are those with successful habits. We are what we repeatedly do. Happiness and a spirit of excellence: They are not acts, they are habits. By taking control of our habits, we take control of our life. By changing our outlook, we ultimately change our outcomes. Making specific changes is the way to make adjustments in your life. This is one proven route that will illicit change immediately. Happy Thanksgiving! The “thank” is what matters most. Beth Townsend is a dynamic freelance speaker and writer and can be reached at 225.910.7426. Follow her blog at http://bethtownsend.wordpress.com. November 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE
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Family Life
BY W E N DY JAC K S O N
Preparation Guide for Hosting a Family Thanksgiving THE HOLIDAYS are a time for family and
memory making. If you’re planning to have your extended family over for Thanksgiving dinner, start planning now. If you start early, you’ll have a more enjoyable time visiting with your family when the big day arrives. November 1–7 » Spend a few days giving your home a deep cleaning, including curtains, carpets, windows, etc. so you’ll only have to do a few quick clean-ups prior to Thanksgiving. » Start decorating your home with festive Thanksgiving colors. Why wait until the last minute? If you decorate with your seasonal decorations early, you can enjoy them longer. » Clean out your refrigerator and freezer, as they will soon be filling up with food. Go ahead and throw away the stuff that’s accumulated since the summer. Make room for the turkey, and know if a guest peeks into your refrigerator, they won’t see dried jelly stuck to the door. November 8–14 » Calculate how many people will be eating Thanksgiving dinner at your home. Plan at least 1.5 pounds of turkey per guest, and then
write down your menu. If you’re cooking the turkey for everyone, don’t be afraid to request that your guests bring certain items, such as veggies, drinks, desserts, breads, paper products, and more. » Look through your cookware to make sure you have everything to cook your Thanksgiving dishes. Count your dishes to ensure that you’ll have enough plates, utensils, and glasses to serve everyone. » Make a preliminary shopping list. November 15–25 » Pull any recipes you may need. » Finalize your shopping list, and plan to shop around the 19th; however, items you’ll need to have fresh, such as produce, shouldn’t be bought until the last possible moment. » Clean out your coat closet so your guests will have room to store their belongings. » Look around your home to see if there is any last minute cleaning that needs to be done. » Plan where you’ll serve your meal. » If you have a frozen turkey, start the thawing out process as soon as you need to based upon the turkey’s size.
November 26: Happy Thanksgiving! » Start preparing things on your menu that can be made in advance, including cornbread for stuffing, pies, drinks, salads, veggies, etc. » Straighten up your home, and put away mail, magazines, and other things that have accumulated. » Make sure your bathroom is well stocked with necessities. » Depending on what time you’ll be having your Thanksgiving dinner, you may need to start cooking your turkey on the evening of the 25th. When Thanksgiving Day arrives, wake up knowing that the preparations you made during the past few weeks have paid off. All you’ll need to do now is prepare your last minute dishes and wait on your family to arrive. Wendy Jackson is a freelance writer based in Blount County, Tennessee. Her work can be found in various print markets, as well as online. She has been writing for Everything Knoxville since its start-up in 2007.
E T I Q U E T T E by Monica Irvine
Business Card Etiquette A S WE APPROACH a new year,
many of us have new and exciting goals for our businesses or career paths. In this competitive market that we find ourselves, we must realize that it’s the little things that often make a real difference in how we’re perceived and respected in the business arena. One universal area in business that Americans are less intrigued with is the business card. In America, we more or less view a business card as an item that gives us pertinent information for a colleague that saves us from having to enter their information into our phones. However, internationally, the business card means a lot more. Whether you do business here or across borders, let’s review basic business card etiquette to ensure we do our best to show respect to all cultures. Business cards are internationally recognized as a means of presenting personal contact details, so be sure all pertinent information is listed, and make sure you always have them with you. 66
EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE November 2015
A business card is a way of presenting who you are; therefore, invest in high-quality cards, and make sure you keep them in pristine condition. Using a card holder is a great way to show the value you place on the one you give away, as well as the one you receive. When accepting a business card outside of the United States, do so with both hands. Look at the information carefully, and comment on one or two pieces of information listed on the card. Thank the person who gave you the card, and allow them to see you place their card in your card holder. It’s not polite to just drop it in your pocket in some countries, so be sure you understand the expectation depending on where you are. In America, it’s not considered rude to place it in your pocket but would be respected if it was placed in a holder or wallet. If you’re traveling international where English is not the first language, then it’s polite to translate the other side of your card into the language of where you’re visiting and present the card with that side facing up. Depending on where you are does direct what
information is important to place on your card, so before you travel abroad, look up the specific business card etiquette for the country you’re visiting. For instance, some countries expect your degrees, or higher education, titles, company accreditations, etc., to be listed on the card. Take the time to understand what’s expected when doing business in a specific culture, and it will go a long way in being respected and trusted. There are some companies out there who print really cheap business cards, but realize that they usually look and feel as cheap as they are. Image matters in business. Your business card should reflect you. What message do you want to send?
Monica Irvine The Etiquette Factory President 865.719.7302 www.theetiquettefactory.com monica@theetiquettefactory.com
Fat Reduction That Fits Before Liposonix
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After Liposonix
ITH THE HOLIDAYS just
around the corner, many of us start thinking about how we are going to look in our holiday attire. 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 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 noninvasive body contouring devices that can be limited in their ability to treat certain areas
Before SlimLipo
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 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 world wide 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
Health
Matthew B. Doppelt, D.O. Board Certified Dermatologist
After SlimLipo 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 865-474-8800 to schedule a complimentary consultation today.
Southeastern Dermatology Consultants
1924 Pinnacle Pointe Way, Suite 300 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.474.8800 www.drdoppelt.com
Matthew
DOPPELT, D.O., F.A.O.C.D
BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST K N OX V I L L E , T E N N E S S E E EXCLUSIVELY PHYSICIAN INJECTED ------------------------------------“Aesthetics and skin are at the core of dermatological training which makes a board certified dermatologist uniquely qualified to perform aesthetic injections. I feel so strongly about this that I exclusively perform all of these injections in my office.” COMPLETE, CUSTOMIZED PATIENT CARE ---------------------------"Patients often express to me that they look tired or saggy. Given my advanced training and experience, I am able to customize individualized treatment plans for patients which provide for natural results leaving them looking and feeling refreshed."
SPECIALIZED ADVANCED TRAINING ---------------------------“In order to move beyond cookbook aesthetic techniques, I have trained with some of the top physician injectors in the world and regularly participate in physician led workshops and training courses. Learning from each of these has allowed me to hone my craft."
JOIN US FOR OUR 12TH
GLAMMIVERSARY PARTY! “We do the aging so you don’t have to!”
You are invited to our 12th Glammiversary Party at our West Knoxville location
Thursday, November 5, 4-8 pm
Featuring BOTOX Cosmetic, JUVEDERM, VOLUMA, Latisse, SkinMedica, Ulthera, Liposonix, SlimLipo, SmartSkin, Picosure (tattoo removal and Skin Revitalization) and more!
OVER $12,000 IN DOOR PRIZES.
SPECIAL PRICING ON ALL FEATURED PROCEDURES AND PRODUCTS. RSVP is appreciated but not necessary. Purchase a VIP pass for $25 and receive a $50 credit towards any SkinMedica product.
1924 Pinnacle Pointe Way, Suite 300, Knoxville, TN 37922 | 865.474.8800 | www.drdoppelt.com