Everything Knoxville September 2015 Edition by Everything Knoxville

EVERY THING KNOXVILLE MAGAZINE

VOLUME 9

ISSUE 9

September Judy Irmen

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Discover warm, welcoming porches and flowering courtyards reminiscent of Charleston-style, family friendly communities where neighbors, friends, and families gather on summer days and autumn evenings at Park Place at Farragut.

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From the Publisher SEPTEMBER BRINGS a few

things to mind such as cooler temperatures, colorful foliage, and fall festivals. The Smoky Mountains are especially striking during this season, which is why visitors travel to our area to enjoy our special corner of Tennessee. But September also brings to mind the Labor Day weekend signaling symbolically the end of summer. Knoxville celebrates Labor Day with a bang by hosting its signature Boomsday event that attracts thousands of visitors to the riverfront for music, food, fun, and the largest fireworks display in the nation. This year promises to be bigger and better, so don’t miss the last year for this signature event. Labor Day also is a day that is dedicated to the achievements of American workers and the contributions they

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make to the strength and prosperity of our country. In this edition, we are pleased to feature a variety of small business owners that are essential for our economy. We applaud their efforts and celebrate their hard work to help make Knoxville and our area great. Finally, I would be remiss if I did not mention another September day in our history – September 11th. We at Everything Knoxville will always remember those that were lost on that fateful day and those that suffered losses. Let’s not forget this now historic day that changed everything. So enjoy September and the coming of the fall season. And yes, September in East Tennessee means football games and tailgate parties. Let’s cheer our Vols on to a victory!

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welcoming porches and flowering courtyards reminiscent of Charleston-style, family friendly communities where neighbors, friends, and families gathered to chat on summer days and autumn evenings are just two of the many amenities that you will discover at the charming neighborhood of Park Place at Farragut. You no longer need to visit Charleston to experience the intricate detailed craftsmanship of wrought iron, custom railings, and tongue and groove ceilings of these exquisite porches and gated, southern garden courtyards. Crepe myrtles, dogwoods, and magnolias beautifully frame your family’s new home, which features an inviting entrance to your very own, private courtyard. Ah, the courtyards! Shaded, meandering pathways lead to whimsical wonders behind every gate. Graceful arches, fountains, wrought iron gates, and patios are reminiscent of the old southern courtyards of Charleston. Your unique courtyard is your family’s very own out-of-door sanctuary designed to reflect each homeowner’s individual tastes. No two courtyards are the same.

“There are several unique amenities at Park Place that were especially appealing to my husband and me when we decided to build,” said Pam Zachary, Resident Realtor for Park Place. “The homes surround a beautiful park in the center of the community where friends and neighbors often gather. The neighborhood kids love to run and play ball in the afternoon. The lifestyle is easy, and there is plenty of time to relax due to the maintenance-free landscaping and no yardwork. The lawns and landscaped areas are professionally maintained by the Park Place HOA, allowing residents more free time.” “Relaxing is easy when there is no yardwork,” said neighbor Alex Skaalerud. “Not having to do any yardwork frees up more time to spend with my family and their activities.” Park Place, located in the heart of Farragut, is only minutes from world-class shopping, entertainment, and sports venues. Its unique Charleston-style architecture is designed and built exclusively by Gerald Cress of Cress Company Incorporated. Gerald has combined his degree in architecture and his more than 15 years of building expertise to make Park Place the unique community that it is. “A very talented designer and builder, Gerald is gifted with an amazing eye for detail,” said Pam. “His passion for this style

of architecture is reflected in every home he designs and builds. Each home captures the grace, charm, and sense of timelessness of old historic Charleston, with each home being uniquely different.” Park Place at Farragut is very excited to have their first home in the Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville’s Parade of Homes in October, and several of its residents will open their courtyards for you to stroll through and experience at your leisure. To learn more about Park Place, and to discover an entirely new future for you and your family at this unique and charming Charlestown-style community, call 865-3851305 or visit www.parkplacelifestyles.net.

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» Demos: Guests can stop by an Artisan Food Tent in Antler Hill Village for tips, insights, and quick demos of the season’s bounty. Complimentary, hands-on chef ’s workshops are being offered on various topics such as handmade pasta and fresh sauces using estate tomatoes, as well as professional grilling techniques with tips on marinades and grilling meats and vegetables, highlighting estate-raised beef, lamb, and freshly harvested produce. Reservations required for select events. » Tastes: Savor Biltmore’s hand-crafted wines with multiple complimentary or a la carte tastings. Enjoy regular Village Wine Strolls, including estate wine paired with small plates. Taste and compare different oyster varieties from coast-to-coast along with sparkling and white wine during a special Oysters, Sparkling & White Wine event with Chef Mark DeMarco and Winemaker Sharon Fenchak. Reservations required for select events. » Feasts: Signature feasts are being hosted in beautiful outdoor locations throughout the estate in many sites where guests have never visited. On September 12, Biltmore will host a Moveable Feast wine dinner on Dry Cow Hill. Estate Chefs Kirk Fiore and Paul Klaassen, along with Winemaker Bernard Delille, will prepare a multicourse dinner, including wine pairings. A Beermaker’s Dinner on September 19 features a collaboration between Biltmore Chef Mark DeMarco and Master Brewer Oscar Wong of Highland Brewing Company. On September 25, meet and greet with Biltmore’s winemakers, chefs, and farmers at the Taste of Biltmore Grand Finale: A Roaming Tasting, featuring chefmanned stations with Biltmore wines and Biltmore Cedric’s beer pairings, as well as

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grant parents who owned and operated a small business as I was growing up, I’ve experienced entrepreneurship on many different levels. But never did I imagine the response that we have received from parents since my husband, Don, and I launched The Goddard School here in Hardin Valley. While it is the goal of every business owner to satisfy their customers, it’s difficult to express the overwhelming and positive response we receive from our students’ parents. “Matthew has enjoyed every single day, has grown both emotionally and developmentally, and has developed many great friends that we hope to see in kindergarten,” said Matthew’s mom, Nicole. “Thank you for the great work you do and the tremendous amount of patience and love you have for our children. Our family will treasure the memories as our youngest journeys to kindergarten well prepared.” I truly believe that one of the greatest rewards that I and our team of trained professionals receives is the knowledge that, in our warm and nurturing environment, we help your youngest family members begin their social and academic journeys that can make 14

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all the difference in a child’s life. Not a daycare, our team of dedicated educators include certified undergraduate and graduate instructors who help provide your infant through school age children with well defined pre-school educational opportunities that will help them make the most out of their future social and academic experiences. Fully accredited, The Goddard School offers students an awardwinning curriculum designed to guide your infant’s early learning experiences, resulting in a lifelong love of learning that allows each baby to develop at his or her own pace. Our toddler program encourages your child’s natural curiosity in a fun and active learning environment, while our preschool program introduces preschoolers to cognitive skills, social skills, language skills, and art skills. Our pre-K program focuses on kindergarten preparedness, encouraging cooperative play and collaborative problem solving skills, all customized to your child’s progress, needs, and age. Parents also appreciate receiving daily reports for each of their children describing the day’s curriculum, student progress, and memorable moments, all designed to help inform them of their student’s individual progression.

Due to the success of early childhood development programs, the overwhelming response of our parents, and our growing “wait list,” we are pleased to announce that The Goddard School in Hardin Valley will be adding 3,100 square feet of classroom, gym, and multi-purpose facilities to its existing campus beginning this fall, which will allow us to accept additional students in the months ahead. There are very few things that we can offer our children that are more valuable than a great education, which we believe begins early on in your child’s life. While we don’t know where life’s journey will ultimately take our students, we’re confident that we can assist you in assuring that his or her journey will be joyful and productive. If you would like to discover just how The Goddard School can help prepare your child for a lifetime of social and academic success, I invite you to call or visit me. Let’s begin together!

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The Gentle Barn–Tennessee

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ined that a birthday wish from Ellie Laks to her husband, Jay Weiner, asking him to help her “rescue a cow” named Dudley in Tennessee would lead to the founding of The Gentle Barn here in Knoxville? It all began when an area woman phoned The Gentle Barn in California asking for their assistance in rescuing Dudley, who was taken away from his mother after one month and sent to a beef ranch to be fattened up for slaughter later. As a result of an unfortunate accident, Dudley lost one of his feet and was left to walk on his remaining three legs for eight months. Dudley not only experienced a loss of mobility, but the loss of one of his feet was putting an immense strain on his entire body, and in time, he might lose his ability to walk altogether. This is when Ellie and Jay, The Gentle Barn in California co-founders, began their search to locate a veterinarian with experience amputating a cow’s foot and fitting the cow with a prosthesis. Their search led them to Dr. Anderson, one of the leading bovine surgeons in the nation, who was located at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Their search also found Ronnie Graves in Florida, who could create a prosthetic foot for Dudley. With everything in place, Ellie and Jay flew to Nashville, Tennessee, to save Dudley. After five months in the hospital and several surgeries, Dudley was fitted with a prosthesis followed by months of physical therapy. 18

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Dudley was ready to go home, but just where would home be? We considered bringing him to The Gentle Barn in California, but the ongoing drought and sandy soil conditions, which could interfere with his prosthesis, were major obstacles. It was decided to keep Dudley on grass and near the University of Tennessee, where he could receive the necessary care he required. Because it was the dream of Jay and Ellie to launch The Gentle Barn nationally with locations in every state, the opportunity presented itself to initiate their dream with The Gentle Barn–Tennessee. Dudley’s journey, which led to the founding of The Gentle Barn–Tennessee in Knoxville, could not have had a happier ending, except Dudley’s story is really just the beginning. Jay and Ellie have since rescued Destiny, and it was love at first sight for Dudley and Destiny, where he spends his days grooming her and laying by her side under their giant hickory tree. Other residents include Worthy, Indie, and Chris, three horses from Kentucky rescued by The Gentle Barn two years earlier, who were being boarded temporarily in Lexington. They also rescued “Rick Springfield,” the rooster from Nashville, and his two girlfriends, Jesse’s Girl and Rosy. Lastly, Ellie and Jay brought home two pigs, Horton and Henry, who were heading to slaughter. Afraid of people at first, they are now very playful, happy, friendly, and love to roll over for tummy rubs. Also, there will be many more animals who will join these amazing animals at The Gentle

Barn in the future. The Gentle Barn–Tennessee is open Saturdays from 11-1 for visitors to hug and brush the cows, feed the horses carrots, give the pigs tummy rubs, and hold the chickens and as they fall asleep in their laps. Visitors are also invited to sample delicious Tofurky hot dogs and Beanfield chips to discover just how a delicious, healthy, crueltyfree, plant-based diet can be. During the week, The Gentle Barn–Tennesse hosts inner city, at-risk, and special needs groups of children who share the animals' stories of abuse and neglect. The Gentle Barn–Tennessee also works with war veterans, domestic violence shelters, senior citizen centers, children’s hospitals, and anyone else who would benefit from the unconditional love, hope, and inspiration of our residents. Through the interaction with the animals and their stories, people learn kindness, compassion, and confidence and cultivate self-awareness and hope for the future, right here in The Gentle Barn–Tennessee. For more information about The Gentle Barn, visit www.gentlebarn.org/tennessee and purchase your tickets to meet Dudley and his pals today. It can change your life! To learn more about how The Gentle Barn got started, you are encouraged to read the founder’s book, “My Gentle Barn,” available wherever books are sold.

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Legacy Parks Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Preservation and Recreation

HOSE OF US who love this area

have learned that we need to be true to who we are. Knoxville has the gift of geography and exceptional natural assets, and we are finally embracing them. We are a river city; we are a community of ridges and valleys. These are what make Knoxville special – and these are also the focus of our work at Legacy Parks Foundation. As we celebrate 10 years of preserving greenspace, expanding parks, creating trails, and improving access to our rivers, we can look back and see the success of many people and organizations who saw the potential and collaborated to enhance what makes us unique. We have created recreational opportunities where there were none, preserved 1,000 acres of forest and hundreds of acres of parkland, and have increased the awareness of outdoor recreation as an economic driver in our region. Some of our first projects set the stage for even larger projects and greater land preservation. The river bluff property atop the ridge on the south side of the Tennessee River from downtown is ready to become a city park instead of a condominium complex. Legacy Parks led the fundraising effort to preserve

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the land – once the site of the Battle of Armstrong’s Hill during the Civil War. The park will become part of the proposed “Battlefield Loop” of Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness that includes Fort Dickerson, High Ground Park, Fort Higley, and Fort Stanley. The South Loop of the Urban Wilderness includes close to 50 miles of multi-use trails, five parks, and unparalleled natural features. This exceptional recreation area connects city, county, state, and private land to create a 1,000-acre playground for all types of physical activity, from nature walks and mountain

biking to paddling on a beautiful quarry lake. The recent award of $100,000 from Bell Helmets will help to create a world-class, expert level mountain bike trail on Legacy Parks’ land that will put Knoxville on the map as a mountain bike destination. Taking care of these natural assets is more than aesthetics, recreation, or conservation. It also makes good business sense. A recent study released by the Howard Baker Center for Public Policy at UT states that South Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness “is a valuable natural asset that generates local spending and tax revenues, supports jobs, helps Knoxville attract and retain a highly skilled workforce, and helps enhance residents’ quality of life.” Legacy Parks will continue to work to protect our natural assets and improve the opportunities for outdoor recreation and physical activity in all of East Tennessee. Won’t you join us in this effort? You may become a “Friend of Legacy Parks” on our website, www.legacyparks.org. Also, check out our www.outdoorknoxville.com site for places to play, outdoor resources, organizations, and a calendar of events.

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Tour de Tellico Gets New Sponsor THE TELLICO Lake Rotary Club is

pleased to announce that Provision Proton Therapy Center of Knoxville will be this year’s naming sponsor of the 10th annual Tour de Tellico. On Saturday, September 26, the Provision Tour de Tellico will be hosted by the Tellico Lake Rotary Club. The event begins at the First Baptist Church of Tellico Lake with the long rides starting at 8 am. The Rotary Club provides water and snacks for the riders at several rest stops, as well as a light lunch at the end of the ride. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Provision Proton Therapy Center to make this year’s Tour de Tellico the best yet,” said John Everson, President of the Tellico Lake Rotary Club. “As we promote our new Tour de Tellico Activity Guide, our goals of ‘Living an Active and Healthy Lifestyle’ align with Provision Proton Therapy Center’s mission to work with hospitals and physicians in providing the best in care and recovery for patients to return to an active life.”

For this milestone year, bicyclist enthusiasts from near and far will come together to ride the beautiful back roads of East Tennessee. Peddling through the most scenic vistas of Loudon, Monroe, and McMinn counties, bikers will be exhilarated not only from the ride, but from the beauty of the views. Whether it’s for the challenge or just the bragging rights, cyclists are in for a day of fun and biking camaraderie. Provision’s Tour de Tellico offers four rides for all levels of cyclists – the 25k, 50k (covering about 31 miles), 100k (about 62 miles), and the challenging Century 100 mile event. “Two years ago we added the 25k event so casual bikers could participate,” said Jim Wiese, Tour de Tellico Chairman.

“This opens the event to many additional cyclists from Tellico Village, Rarity Bay, and surrounding lake communities who can comfortably participate in the charity ride. It’s important to realize this is not a race, just an enjoyable ride to challenge your personal best, have some fun, and raise money for worthy local charities.” “Last year we were able to make significant donations to the Loudon County Boys & Girls Club, Good Shepherd Center, Monroe County Imagination Library, Good Samaritan Center of Loudon County, Habitat for Humanity, and other Rotary charities,” said John Everson. “Our goal is to top last year’s proceeds so we can provide more assistance to local people in need.” The routes have been carefully checked for the bikers’ safety, personally traveled, and mapped out online. For more information or to register, visit www.TourdeTellico.com. The Tellico Lake Rotary Club provides service to the community, networks with other organizations, promotes high ethical standards, and advances goodwill and peace through fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders, all while members enjoy friendship, fellowship, and fun. September 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

Health

BY M I C H E L L E S A M P L E S

The More Natural Approach SOMETIMES THE smallest, most

silent ingredients make a dish stand out with perfection. This couldn’t be truer than with thickeners. Thickening agents such as corn starch, arrowroot, and kuzu, among others, all are prized for their culinary contributions to provide a glaze that most chefs use to add their special touches. Each thickener has a different quality that makes choosing the right thickener an art form for cooking, as well as making a right choice to include healthy benefits, too. Kuzu, which comes from the kudzu plant, deserves top mention. The kudzu plant was introduced in 1876 as a gift from Japan, and in the 1930s, the kudzu plant was used as an attempt to stop erosion throughout the southeast. Its overgrowth can be seen practically everywhere in the southeast, and goats are now being used in an attempt to eradicate what some claim to be a nuisance. Fortunately, Kudzu Festivals around the southeast have brought attention to the amazing qualities this plant offers. Basket weaving, kudzu paper, and kudzu blossom jelly and syrup all make this a respectable plant. Kuzu, which comes from the root of the kudzu plant, ranks high with its healthy benefits, as well as its culinary attributes of thickening puddings and adding a glaze to many cuisines. Kuzu is being recognized by experts to be more than just a thickening agent. Research with laboratory animals at Harvard Medical School has revealed that a drug extracted from kudzu root may help in the treatment of alcoholism. According to Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Traditional Medicine and Preventive Health Care in Portland, Oregon, kuzu contains a very high concentration of flavonoids, which are responsible for its strong medicinal effect on the digestive tract by inhibiting the contraction of smooth muscle tissue, thereby

increasing blood flow and relieving cramping in the intestines. According to Virginia Harper, author of Controlling Crohn’s Disease the Natural Way, kuzu tea was used as a means of helping her improve her condition of Crohn’s. She states in her book, “In the 30 years I have been guiding people toward healing of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, I have found that the kuzu starch is stellar in its ability to restore damaged intestinal and soft tissue.” Kuzu also has medicinal effects on the circulatory system by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of blood clots, thus protecting against heart disease. Clinical studies done in China have shown that kuzu root preparations can reduce high blood pressure, relieve chronic migraines, and ease aches in the shoulders and neck. With all these attributes, kuzu should definitely rank high on its use. Kuzu has been traditionally prepared for hundreds of years in Japan. This preparation is a natural precipitation process without the use of chemicals or dyes, not to mention the fact that it has not been genetically altered. This cannot be said of other thickening agents. Kuzu is imported from Japan and can be found in most health food stores. Kuzu is one amazing product and should be hailed for its many contributions. Even the smallest ingredient in a recipe can turn out to be the greatest when it has so much to offer.

Recipes with Kuzu BY MICHELLE SAMPLES

Apple Cinnamon Kuzu Pudding » 4 apples (remove peels and core and slice into 1/2inch pieces) » 4 cups apple juice or cider » 2 tsp cinnamon » Pinch sea salt » 1/2 cup kuzu diluted with 1/4 cup cold water Place apples, apple juice, cinnamon, and sea salt in pan. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 min. Slowly add diluted kuzu while stirring (so as not to create lumps) until thickened to desired consistency. More may be added if needed. Set aside to cool.

Pecan Crust Add 2 cups pecans to Cuisinart and blend until smooth. Add 8 dates and blend together. In parfait glasses, alternate with the pecan crust and apple cinnamon kuzu pudding. Makes a wonderful fall dessert. Serve chilled.

Stir Fry Kuzu Glaze » 2 leeks (remove the tough end pieces and clean between each leaf carefully) » 4 cups bok choy, sliced into 1/2 slices » 4 cups broccoli flowerettes » 1/2 cup red bell pepper slices » 1/2 cup celery » 1/2 cup almonds » 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seed oil » 2 Tbsp mirin » 1/2 cup water » 2 tsp sea salt or 2 Tbsp shoyu » 2 Tbsp kuzu diluted with 2 Tbsp cold water To pan add oil and heat. Add leek slices, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 min. Add broccoli, bok choy, mirin, and water. Cover and simmer for 5 min. Add salt or shoyu and diluted kuzu. Toss together and serve over rice or noodles.

Kuzu Tea » 1 cup water » 1 Tbsp kuzu diluted in 1 Tbsp cold water » 1 tsp umeboshi paste To pan add water. Bring to boil. Slowly add diluted kuzu and stir constantly while adding. It will thicken slightly. Add umeboshi paste. Drink while warm but not hot.

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.

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Health

Lionel McCollum, MD

Jeffrey Dell, MD, FACOG, FACS

Teresa DeBusk, APN

Why Choose the Institute?

THE ANSWER to this important question can be found in three categories, namely:

EXPERTISE EXPERIENCE COMPASSION

r. Jeffrey Dell is currently in his 20th year of practice in Knoxville. He was one of the first physicians in the U.S. to become Subspecialty Board Certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) and founded the Institute 15 years ago to provide a center dedicated to the advancement of female pelvic floor medicine in East Tennessee. In addition to seeing patients from all across East Tennessee, Dr. Dell and the Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine have been a national referral Center of Excellence for the management of complications following surgeries with mesh and slings and have evaluated and performed complex surgical procedures on numerous out-of-state patients from across the U.S. Dr. Dell has published numerous articles in peerreview journals and has lectured extensively nationally and internationally in academic forums. O n e o f t h e m o s t exc i t i n g re c e nt Photos by D. Roberts Photography

developments in female pelvic floor health is the MonaLisa Touch®. Dr. Dell and the Institute are one of only three training centers in the U.S. where all providers must be trained before beginning to perform the procedure. As such, Dr. Dell has performed hundreds of procedures and has a level of experience and expertise that is unparalleled currently in the U.S. “We have instruments and technology advancements, as well as experience on the treatment of vulvar and external tissues, that other centers currently do not have,” says Dr. Dell. The Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine is completing the U.S. patient trial for the treatment of lichen sclerosis, a painful inflammatory condition affecting many women, and has seen very encouraging results. These evolving treatment protocols are being developed in conjunction with the Italian physicians and engineers who pioneered the technology a few years ago in Florence and Milan. Virtually all questions, issues, or clinical scenarios in the U.S. are funneled through Dr. Dell and the other two training centers on a weekly basis, again providing an unparalleled knowledge of the technology at the teaching centers. Finally, patients who come to Dr. Dell and the Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine for treatment appreciate first-hand not only

the passion he has for what he does, but the compassion he has for his patients and their families. That compassion is also shared by the team members of the Institute who are all considered valued members of the patient support staff. Our vision is to provide a “concierge” level center that is quiet, sophisticated, accommodating, and unlike any other center in the region. Joining Dr. Dell at the Institute are Dr. Lionel McCollum and Teresa DeBusk, Nurse Practitioner, each with more than 30 years experience, to provide all aspects of general gynecology and routine care of women as needed. To learn more, call 865-769-4488 or visit www.mypelvicmedicine.com.

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10133 Sherrill Boulevard, Suite 100 Knoxville, TN 37932 865.769.4488 www.mypelvicmedicine.com September 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

Beautiful Skin

Lifestyle

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

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look your very best every day thanks to Svelte Body Contouring and two exclusive new technologies now available – “Vectus” and “Emerge.” Developed by Palomar Medical Technologies, producer of today’s most advanced cosmetic lasers and pulse light systems designed to improve the appearance of your skin, are two breakthrough technologies that will allow you to enjoy refreshed, beautiful skin.

“Vectus” is a fast, comfortable, and cost-effective treatment for the removal of unwanted hair with excellent longterm results. This latest state-of-the-art technology offers long lasting laser hair reduction from the face (except around the eyes), back, chest, arms, under arms, bikini lines, and legs. Hair reduction treatments require just minutes for small areas and about half an hour for larger areas. Laser energy is used to target and destroy hair follicles without risk to surrounding tissue, and you can resume regular daily activities immediately following treatment.

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“Emerge” is a non-ablative laser skin rejuvenation system that offers flexible treatments for many skin conditions, including very light and very dark skin, providing excellent aesthetic results. “Emerge’s” fractional, non-ablative laser helps to reduce the effects of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles, scarring, skin damage, and age spots, resulting in youthful, touchable, beautiful skin from head to toe. “ Vectus” and “Emerge” are just two of the many aesthetic/cosmetic services, in addition to body contouring, esthetician, Nerium skincare, and teeth whitening, that Svelte offers its clients in a peaceful, relaxing boutique-type setting. Why not pamper yourself or a loved one today with one or more of the spa services offered by Svelte Body Contouring?

Svelte Body Contouring 6006 Walden Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 865.312.5696 www.sveltebodycontouring.com

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Fashion

Discover All-New Autumn Apparel at Veronica G Boutique

EW FALL MERCHANDISE

from our featured designers is arriving almost daily at Veronica G Boutique as we help you prepare for autumn. From wall to wall and floor to ceiling, you’ll discover a wide selection of all-new apparel for your fall wardrobe that will make the transition to lower daytime temperatures and cooler evenings an easy one. You’ll also enjoy our affordable prices. Speaking of prices, we would like to invite you to take advantage of our month-long sale on most of our merchandise in the boutique as we make room for our new fall lineups. There will be unadvertised specials throughout the store on our remaining summer apparel, as well as some of our newly arrived autumn merchandise. If you enjoy Black Friday sales, you’re going to love our September month-long sale. Also, for those of you who are familiar with the retail trade, you know how daunting merchandising, restocking, and maintaining a retail shop can be, with owners and associates often working into the late nighttime hours to prepare for the very next business day. To help us offer all of you the very best shopping experience possible, and to lessen the demands on our team, we will now be closed on Mondays to allow our staff to not only offer you the quality shopping venue you’ve come to expect from Veronica G Boutique, but also to give our associates the much deserved rest and time with their families that they’ve earned. So circle the entire month of September on your calendar, and take advantage of great prices throughout the boutique – not only on our newly arrived items for autumn, but on our remaining summer merchandise, too. New hours: Tuesday-Friday 11 am–5 pm Saturday 1–5 pm Closed Sunday & Monday

Veronica G Boutique 11655 Parkside Drive Knoxville, TN 37934 865.675.0222

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Lifestyle

Two Trips to Market Are Better Than One! IF ONE TRIP to market is great, then two

5054 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919

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AVOIDING ACHES & PAINS

trips are fantastic. Just wait until you experience all of the great treasures that Holly, owner of Ironic, and Shanna, owner of The Peach Petticoat, have in store for you. Both Holly and Shanna went on separate buying trips and are excited to share their fabulous finds with you. First, at Ironic, you’ll discover a large selection of Halloween and fall décor perfect for both the interior and exterior of your home. Just wait until you see their unique white pumpkins that are hand-crafted by metal artisans. At The Peach Petticoat, which is located

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Ironic

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Older Doesn’t Mean Aches and Pains T IME FLIES by so fast. The dogs who

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within Ironic, you’ll discover the latest fashions for fall, including hues of Tennessee orange of course. Shanna has also purchased a large selection of ladies accessories for fall as well. So head on over to Ironic this month and discover why two trips to market are better than one.

were our first guests back in 2009 are now middle aged and elderly dogs. The puppy is already seven years old; half of his life he’s been romping, stomping, and enjoying visits at Ms. C’s. Many of these dogs are showing progressed signs of arthritis, and they may be at risk of osteoarthritis and cartilage deterioration. Just like humans with arthritic problems, eating a proper diet, weight management, and taking proper supplements benefit many dogs. Veterinarians frequently recommend a combination of both glucosamine and chondroitin. Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently conducted a test, finding that dogs on a diet high in Omega 3’s had an improved ability to rise from a resting position and played friskier after six weeks. Another study found that after three months, most dogs fed a rich Omega 3 diet had greater weight bearing in their most severely affected arthritic limbs. And some dogs in the study were able to undergo a reduction in the medication administered to them to reduce

arthritic pain. Beau, our 13-year-old American Staffordshire, was unable to jump into the backseat of our pickup truck two years ago. He has been taking the supplement NuVet NuJoint DS for about two years. NuJoint contains glucosamine and chondroitin, along with vitamin C. Today he runs out to the truck, jumps in, and is ready for his ride. NuJoint from NuVet can be used as a preventative measure to support optimal joint health and mobility. Always visit with your veterinarian regarding your dog’s health issues. When checking in for boarding, daycare, or grooming at Ms. C’s Bed & Biscuits, ask John or JeanAnn about information regarding the supplement, NuJoint DS, which has assisted Beau in his arthritic issues.

Ms. C’s Bed & Biscuits

2145 Beals Chapel Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 865.986.6325 www.MsCsBedandBiscuits.com

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Facial and Skincare Specials at Spa 9700

Fall

PA 9700’S annual fall focus on skin-

care will feature the latest in skincare treatments and facials from Eminence and Glo Therapeutics, including some specials on chemical peels! After a summer of beach trips, forgetting to apply sunscreen, and watching wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation become a problem, most people are ready to try to fix it, but how? Chemical peels are one of the most effective methods for improving damaged and aging skin. Many options are available, including everything from brightening the skin to correcting conditions like hyperpigmentation, scarring (such as in acne), wrinkling, and uneven surface texture. Also, they’re not just for the face. Other common areas to treat with peels are the chest, back, arms, hands, and feet. What is a chemical peel? In basic terms, acids are topically applied to the skin with the goal of stimulating cell turnover, resulting in the shedding of dead skin cells. Most of the “chemicals” are naturally derived from plants, fruits, and vegetables. The level or depth of the peel is determined by the makeup of the acids involved. You don’t have to fear chemical peels! When choosing which peel is right for you, enlist the help of one of Spa 9700’s experienced estheticians. She will analyze your skin, discuss your goals, and make recommendations for the best treatment. With the flexibility provided from a variety of peels, Spa 9700 can tailor your treatment to your lifestyle. Fantastic results can be attained from even gentle peels, and both Glo and Eminence now have at-home peels you can incorporate into your regular routine.

TREATMENTS at Spa 9700 Glo Vitamin C Facial $15 Off

Orange-Spice Pumpkin & Polish Pedicure Honeysuckle Blood Orange Custard Manicure Sea Salt Honey-Pumpkin Rub

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Skincare events happening this fall include: »» Glo’s Vitamin C Facial repairs and protects sun damaged skin and corrects the signs of aging to improve skin tone. $15 off in September. (By appointment) »» 20% off any chemical peel from Glo or Eminence during October. (By appointment) »» Girls’ Night Out, October 8, 4–7: Glo’s Antioxidant Express Repair Facial $30 (normally $55). Free makeovers by Glo Makeup Artist, Leslie Boler. (By appointment) »» Purchase $75 in Glo Therapeutics’ skincare and receive a free Renew Serum. Purchase $50 in Glo makeup and receive a free lip product of your choice. (Girls’ Night Out Only) Spa 9700 has a complete selection of facials, chemical peels, and skincare sure to set you on the path to the best skin of your life!

Spa 9700

9700 Kingston Pike in Knoxville 865.357.7721 www.spa9700.com

Symphony in the Park

September 13 • 5:30 PM • Ijams Nature Center Join us for the 30th anniversary of Symphony in the Park! This is a wonderful evening with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra benefitting Ijams’ quality environmental education programs, 300-acre wildlife sanctuary, and engaging outdoor experiences. This elegant and enchanting outdoor event is a highlight of Knoxville’s fall social calendar. This year’s event will highlight the work of local sculptor, Kelly Brown, and special musical artist, Jenny Boyd and the Good Thymes Ceilidh Band. For this year’s event, the Symphony will perform under the direction of Concertmaster Gabriel Lefkowitz.

For more information, visit www.ijams.org September 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

Lifestyle

Meet Local Artist Allan D. Sibley

HAT INSPIRES

an English man to leave ever y thing behind and move “across the pond” to end up in Monroe County, Tennessee? The answer to the question is, of

course, a woman. Award winning artist, Allan D. Sibley, grew up in England, drawing since he could hold a pencil in his hand. Early on his father said, “I will raise no street painter.” But nothing could hold Allan back, and he applied, was accepted, and attended the Cambridge School of Art in the United Kingdom. He graduated and received the Licentiate to the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers.

A landscape inspired by Cold Stream Farm Road in Madisonville.

Celebrate

HIS FREE event will cel-

ebrate Farragut’s commitment to providing quality public lands in our community and East Tennessee region. The afternoon will feature a variety of activities and presenters encouraging citizens to get outside and learn about the wonderful natural resources in our community. Specific activities will include “Kids in the Creek,” an in-creek activity to show attendees how to identify biological indicators of water quality, a guided hike through the park, and make-and-take crafts featuring pinecone bird feeders, leaf rubbings, and garden plantings.

Your Parks:

A National Public Lands Day Event SEPTEMBER 27 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Founders Park at Campbell Station and Outdoor Classroom

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As an adult, Allan met an American girl, fell in love, and moved to the United States. He spent many years working for graphic design firms and doing work for international accounts around the world while living in Florida. Life’s journey has had him end up in Sweetwater, Tennessee, where he has lived for the past seven years. His life's travels have taken him far, but his art has always remained his calling. He has a colorful, graphic style and likes to interpret what he sees onto his canvas, whether it is a still life, landscape, or portrait. His work is full of imagination and draws the viewer in to visit his world. Presently he paints, shows his work, and does commissions. You can have the pleasure of meeting Allan, as he will be working on-site at Gallery on Main in downtown Sweetwater during their 2nd Annual Open Studio Artists’ Tour on October 10th during the event. For more information about the hours he will be on-site and about the event, call the gallery at 423-337-7400.

Gallery on Main

109 Morris Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.7400

BY B R E N D A B RYA N

Fashion

The Evolution of the Trunk Show

HE ORIGIN of the

“trunk show” dates back to the early 1800s when traveling salesmen journeyed from place to place, often by railway, with their steamer trunks filled with their wares. Today’s trunk shows are a far cry from those early days, as most salesmen now travel in their roomy and comfortable vehicles, which are designed for this purpose and where the setup is much like a showroom.

A trunk show is a special event within the fashion world in which an artist or designer puts on a special display of their best work for review by a select group of buyers or elite shopping divas! We agree, and since all of our clientele are the best of the best, we extend an invitation to each of you! A boutique such as The Lily Pad can give our “select group” of customers an opportunity to view the entire line and order pieces for themselves that may not be seen anywhere

T H E N N O W

else in the area. One of our favorite companies to host a trunk show is Joseph Ribkoff, the European line that wardrobes Miss America. Ribkoff is as diverse as any line we represent, and each piece will be available for you to order. We will be hosting a Joseph Ribkoff trunk show featuring both fall and early spring designs for you to view and order for yourself. Doyle Baker, our Ribkoff representative, will be in the store on Friday, September 11th, from 10 am to 5:30 pm. So join us for mimosas in the morning and wine spritzers in the afternoon as you shop one of the most exciting lines in today’s market.

The Lily Pad

209 N. Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.5537 www.sweetwaterlilypad.com Mon-Sat: 10am-5:30pm

Team Building Opportunity with Random Acts of Flowers

ERE AT Random Acts of Flowers,

we realize the importance of working together within a team and strengthening the relationships among team members. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a flexible yet meaningful experience to the corporate community through our Team Building “Day of Service” opportunity. Activities can include coordinating and conducting a supply drive, processing and deconstruction of donated flowers, arrangement of repurposed floral bouquets, and delivery of bouquets to area community members most in need of support and a smile. These tasks can be tailored to suit the needs of your team. These team building days offer you and your team the opportunity to engage with

one another outside of your regular setting. You will experience the therapeutic benefits that come along with working with flowers, as well as the joy and satisfaction of seeing the positive impact your work can have on others. Additionally, your agency’s logo will be featured on the floral delivery cards, and we’ll help to cross promote your efforts by featuring your day of service on our social media platforms. The mission of Random Acts of Flowers is to recycle and repurpose 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” non-profit organization, RAF is committed to nourishing the health of the environment,

individuals, and the community. By spending a day of service with us, members of the corporate community can experience the joy of the mission of Random Acts of Flowers. The suggested donation amount for this valuable opportunity to strengthen your team is $100 per person, which includes a meal and all necessary materials. Minimum of five people please. For more information, visit www.RAFKnoxville.org.

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Experience Autumn at Sweetwater Flower Shop SUMMER’S RAINS have provided the

needed moisture to assure that we’ll experience one of the most spectacular and colorful autumn displays that we’ve seen in years. While Mother Nature will be doing her part, the folks at Sweetwater Flower Shop in historic downtown Sweetwater will be doing their part by creating hundreds of the most spectacular florals and wreaths they’ve offered in years. Help your home’s interior look as spectacular as Mother Nature’s out-of-doors this fall with one of the largest selections of both wreaths and florals available anywhere, each one personally designed and crafted by Jack Wilson himself. Also, while you’re focused on your home’s interior, why not transition your wardrobe this autumn with the shop’s newly arrived designer-inspired apparel, scarves, jewelry, and ladies accessories? This is Sweetwater Flower Shop’s largest selection ever.

Plan on joining the staff of Sweetwater Flower Shop as they model their new lines of scarves and jewelry at one of their upcoming scarf tying events that are periodically featured upstairs at The Mansion Restaurant. Also, plan on joining the enthusiastic staff of Sweetwater Flower Shop as they model their new lines of scarves and jewelry at one of their upcoming scarf tying events that are periodically featured upstairs at The Mansion Restaurant. Call for more information, or visit them on Facebook to find out about the next scheduled event. Space is limited, and reservations are encouraged. Get ready to usher in one of the most spectacular autumns in recent memory at Sweetwater Flower Shop and The Mansion Restaurant in historic downtown Sweetwater.

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59th Annual St. James Court Art Show October 2-4 • Louisville, KY

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Art Show will be held October 2-4 in the heart of historic Old Louisville among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes. The St. James Court Art Show has for more than five decades provided their neighborhood, city, and state with a rich cultural and artistic legacy. It has been ranked in the top 10 art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine (September 2015). Previously the show has attracted more than 200,000 people and has featured 700 artists in the three square block show site. Once again the show will have some special features: » Shakespeare and Friends will be performing daily on the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheatre in Central Park from noon to 2 pm daily » The Garvin Gate Blues Festival is hosting a Blues Stage, where musicians will perform daily from 10 am to 6 pm » Lundy’s Special Events will be set up in Central Park with a new array of food and beverage options for patrons

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Where do I park? This is one of the most asked questions at this time of year. A public parking map is shown on the website (www.sjcas.com) to help you find the perfect spot. » TARC will provide a transportation shuttle from the Brown Garage on Fourth St, which will run every 15 minutes » The Second Street Neighborhood Association operates a shuttle service from The Jefferson Community Technical College parking lot » Valet parking will also be available at 6th & Magnolia for $20 » Dupont Manual High School, YPAS, Noe Middle School, and Cochran Elementary will all have public pay lots available (prices vary) Rain or shine, the Art Show will take place on October 2-4. There is no admission fee. No pets are allowed in the show site. For more information, contact Margue Esrock at mesrock@stjamescourtartshow.com or visit www.sjcas.com.

St. James Court Art Show was founded on October 12, 1957 by St. James Court Association President, Malcolm Bird. Back in 1957, St. James Court Association was faced with an empty treasury, mounting debt for recent fountain repairs, and an immediate need to generate funds. The Art Show seemed to be a perfect means to pay the bills and bring residents together. The Art Show started simply enough. “At first, it was to be an art exhibit only, although open to anyone wishing to enter an exhibit,” wrote Marguerite Gifford in her 1966 history, St. James Court in Retrospect. “The pictures were hung on a clothesline extending from tree to tree.”

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The St. James Court Art Show was originally established to provide necessary funding to maintain the St. James Court grounds and fountain. Proceeds from the show continue to allow St. James Court Association and Belgravia Court Association to fund ongoing grounds upkeep and neighborhood beautification efforts. Additionally, Fourth Street Association has utilized Art Show proceeds to fund the installation of new benches, urns, and trash bins along Fourth Street. Art Show proceeds also funded the Linear Park at 3rd & Hill and installation of period street lights.

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IRONIC

This hand-crafted birdhouse is just one of the many new items we discovered from our most recent buying trips for new home décor and gift items and ladies apparel and accessories. Available exclusively at Ironic, 5054 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.588.3131, www.ironichomedecor.com.

CONSIGN TO DESIGN

This exquisite, designerinspired, all metal, handcrafted lamp is just one of the many hundreds of home décor items, art pieces, furniture, and accessories for your home that you will discover at prices up to 80% off original retail. Available at Consign To Design, 9329 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, www. consigntodesignstore.com.

GALLERY ON MAIN

Gallery on Main is now proud to be featuring the paintings of renowned national artist, Marcia Shelly, who paints under the moniker “MARU.” Visit Gallery on Main on Facebook to learn more about their featured artists, classes, and cultural gifts. Gallery on Main, 109 Morris Street in Sweetwater, 423.337.7400.

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Insights + Highlights THE TOWN FRAMERY & GIFTS

Are you tailgate ready? The home opener is just around the corner, and we have the tailgate accessories you must have! Available at The Town Framery & Gifts, 12814 Kingston Pike in Farragut, 865.671.6627, www.thetownframery.com.

KNOXVILLE PLASTIC & CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY

With summer coming to an end, it’s time brighten dull skin and minimize the appearance of skin discoloration and dark spots in as little as six weeks with Lytera® Skin Brightening Complex. Available at Knoxville Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery, 9239 Park West Boulevard, Suite 202 in Knoxville, 865.590.9409, www.drjasonhall.com.

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Farmhouse Fresh products are used in pedis, manis, and body treatments at Spa 9700. Discover the great selection available for at-home use at Spa 9700, located in the Shops of Franklin Square, 9700 Kingston Pike, 865.357.7721, www.spa9700.com.

SWEETWATER FLOWER SHOP

Autumn is in the air! This beautiful hand-crafted wreath from owner/designer, Jack Wilson, is just one of the hundreds of the unique floral creations, home décor items, and ladies’ apparel and accessory pieces you will discover for fall at Sweetwater Flower Shop, 118 W. North Street in downtown Sweetwater, 423.337.6623.

SERENDIPITY! HOME AND GIFTS The Spartina 449 Fall Collection. Available at Serendipity! Home and Gifts, 10665 Hardin Valley Road in Knoxville, 865.200.4032, www. serendipityhomeandgifts.com.

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Fall Invaders Can Aggravate Allergies and Asthma! FALL INVADERS

– ladybugs, box elder bugs, stink bugs, and kudzu bugs – are coming to spend the winter with you… inside your home! Did you know that the secretions they emit and their dead body parts they leave behind can trigger allergies and asthma? Once fall invader pests have invaded your home, it’s hard to get rid of them. That’s why you need a professional pest company with solutions for guaranteed prevention. Dayton’s will power spray the exterior of your home for these Fall Invaders BEFORE they start arriving to hibernate in your home for the winter. bees, fleas,

JOHN SEVIER DAYS LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND

September 19 • 10 am – 5 pm | September 20 • 11 am – 4 pm Marble Springs State Historic Site

John Sevier Days Living History Weekend will take place Saturday, September 19, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, September 20, from 11 am to 4 pm. You can expect to enjoy 18th century demonstrations such as open-hearth cooking, spinning and weaving, blacksmithing, weapons demonstrations, which will showcase periodappropriate firearms, 18th century style militia drills, regional craft demonstrations, historic lectures, and more! Food, drinks, and special treats will be available. Admission for Sevier Days is $5 per adult (16+), $3 per child (7-15), and children 6 and under are free. Parking is free. All proceeds benefit the mission of preservation and education of the Marble Springs State Historic Site.

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In a survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), 97% of allergists surveyed believe a pest-free home is an important step in preventing asthma and allergy symptoms. Mold is also an allergy and asthma trigger! A dirt basement or crawl space is an ideal location for moisture that can cause mold to grow, releasing airborne mold spores and dust mites that can migrate into your living space as indoor air pollutants and allergens. Dampness also causes wood to rot and makes it a desirable target for termites and the structural damage they can cause. Dayton’s uses the CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System (with 25-year warranty if using all recommended components) that transforms a damp crawl space or dirt basement into a clean, dry space. Be proactive in reducing your exposure to these aggravating health nuisances and call Dayton’s! New customers can receive $25 off a Fall Invader treatment or $250 off a CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System, plus Dayton’s will beat any competitor’s price by $100 with equal components. Inspections are free, so call today!

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September 15 • 8 PM • Bijou Theatre

RAMMY-NOMINATED flat-picking harmony duo The Milk Carton Kids have emerged in the last three years as a powerful voice defining the continuing folk tradition. A refreshing alternative to the foot-stomping grandeur of the so-called “folk revival,” an understated virtuosity defines The Milk Carton Kids to the delight of traditionalists and newcomers to the folk movement alike. Indeed, Garrison Keillor has called them “absolute geniuses in close-harmony” and has invited them onto A Prairie Home Companion three times in 2013, while cultural purveyors like T Bone Burnett and Billy Bragg continue to refer the importance of The Milk Carton Kids among a group of new folk bands expanding and contradicting the rich tradition that precedes them. The Los

Angeles Times lauds their latest Anti-Records release, The Ash & Clay, as displaying “absolute mastery of their craft,” while Paste emphasizes the “intellectual sophistication of their songs, making The Milk Carton Kids an option for purists unsatisfied with some of the pop tendencies seeping in to the genre.” In addition to a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album of 2013, The Milk Carton Kids also received a nomination for Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2013 Americana Music Awards. They are featured in T Bone Burnett & The Coen Brothers’ concert film documentary, “Another Day/Another Time: Celebrating the Music of Inside Llewyn Davis”, alongside Joan Baez, Jack White, Gillian Welch, Marcus Mumford, Punch Brothers, and many other folk luminaries and upstarts.

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do the wrong things. If your family has a puppy in training or perhaps an older dog who has an occasional accident, and if you own Oriental rugs, you’ll know where I’m going with this article. When your pet has an accident on one of your Oriental rugs, don’t panic. If you act quickly, you can save your rug. Pet urine has a high alkalinity factor that can BEFORE potentially have a very negative effect on your rug’s wool and cotton fibers, which by nature are acidic. The alkaline solution can cause both the acidic dyes to bleed and can burn the rug’s acidic natural fibers. AFTER Left untreated, the pet urine will not only stain the rug, but it may also cause its fibers to begin to rot and deteriorate. Act quickly! Blot up as much of your pet’s urine as quickly as possible, and then call a professional Oriental rug cleaner who is both experienced and trained to clean and preserve Oriental rugs. At Superior Carpet & Rug Cleaning, we have nearly three decades of carpet and rug cleaning experience. We are also unique in that we are one of the few Oriental rug cleaning specialists that have our own rug washing facility, where your rugs are professionally washed using our proprietary system, all under my personal supervision. But, once again, time is of the essence. While not all rugs can be saved, your probability for success is enhanced by swift action. And while we’re on the subject, if your home’s upholstery or wall-to-wall carpet has spots that seem impossible to remove, I encourage you to call Superior Carpet & Rug Cleaning. In our nearly 30 years of experience in carpet and upholstery cleaning, we have discovered a number of unique processes that will often remove stains that homeowners and other cleaning services were unable to remove. Whether Fido has had an accident on your favorite Oriental rug, or if you’ve got hard-to-clean spots on your carpeting or upholstery, one call to Superior Carpet & Rug Cleaning may help get man’s best friend out of the dog house. To learn more and to discover what differentiates us from the competition, visit us at www.superiorofknoxville.com to view our informative video, where seeing is believing.

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meals and family fellowship, the holiday season is a time for the kitchen to shine. Shae Design Studio has a few tips that will turn any kitchen, no matter the size, into the ultimate entertaining space. When laying out a kitchen, the first and one of the most important things to think about is your work triangle. This triangle is composed of the refrigerator, sink, and cook surface. By having these three elements in a triangle, or close formation, it keeps separate zones in your kitchen for prep, cooking, and cleaning. Keeping the kitchen in these three zones helps maximize its functionality and also allows several people to utilize each zone without creating congestion. For the holidays, you can have several worker bees helping make the meal without stepping all over each other. The second tip is having the proper appliances. If your home

is a constant location for entertainment, it’s important to have appliances that will support having large groups of people over. A refrigerator with spacious shelving is perfect for holding family-sized meals, and a large freezer makes it convenient to store dishes prepared several days ahead of time. A double oven is also a great amenity; a popular way to gain double ovens is by using a drawer microwave that also functions as a convection oven, which is both space saving and budget friendly. Having that double oven also means that you

won’t have to wait on your turkey to bake your pie. The third key is having a large display surface to put all of that hard work. This can be a long stretch of countertop, a peninsula, or an island. Having a display surface allows a space for food to be easily served without people having to reach over each other. It’s important to keep this space at one of the outer edges of the kitchen so there’s plenty of room in the kitchen for food preparation. The final tip to creating the perfect entertainment space is

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Sept. 29, 30 & Oct. 1 • 7:30 PM • Tennessee Theatre Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts, and acts of breathtaking wonder, The Illusionists has shattered box office records worldwide and thrilled audiences of all ages with a mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth. “We can’t wait to bring this electrifying show to Knoxville for a truly entertaining experience for the whole family,” said Creative Producer Simon Painter. “The

Illusionists is the most non-stop and powerful mix of outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on the live stage.” The Illusionists is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, MagicSpace Entertainment, Road Show Entertainment LLC, and The Production Office. Conceived by Simon Painter, the show’s creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward, and creative director Jim Millan.

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HERE IS A NATIONWIDE TREND. We’re starting to see more

luxury homes with less square footage but with all the same high-end fixtures and finishes of their much larger peers. In years previous, downsizing was more about simplifying, doing with less. Now many homeowners say they still want all the nice stuff – the high-end refrigerator, the heated marble floors, and the swimming pool out back – but want to put it in a smaller footprint. I attribute this at least partly to everyone and their mother’s new penchant for the “open floor plan,” which instantly makes homes feel bigger and airier and tends to make rooms more multipurpose. Because of modern floor plans, a 3,000 square foot house might feel more like a 3,500 square foot home – all because of the way it’s laid out. Today’s home plans accommodate the modern homeowner’s tastes, which blur the kitchen, dining room, and living room into a single space. Luxury Homes That Are Better, Not Bigger A luxury home plan doesn’t have to be a mansion. While they are typically large and expansive, you can find lots of moderate sized home plans in most luxury home plan collections. In fact, a recent trend in the housing industry is to design smaller house plans with luxurious upgrades and details. Many homeowners are forgoing excessive square footage specifically so they can spend their money on the high-end fixtures of their dreams. Why have four bedrooms when you can instead build the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of without sacrificing a thing? You have seen it written before about how the dining room is being phased out; this also suggests that homeowners use space more economically by adding a guest “niche” rather than a guest room and by making their outdoor space more like an outdoor living room. This new trend has also created some pricing confusion among buyers. Simply put, a 3,500 square foot luxury home will cost less than a 5,000 square foot luxury home in total but may cost more per square foot. That’s because many costs such as land costs remain the same no Photos by Beth Fellhoelter

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matter what size home you build. You also have to consider the amenities and the cosmetic features in the home. The truth is that the desire for a massive home is the dream of many, but it’s likely not going to be reality for many in today’s economic environment. Many people love their larger homes. But it’s great that this new trend creates an opportunity for people who love

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September in the Garden S

EPTEMBER IS one

of my favorite months of the year. The heat and humidity are starting to lessen, and I can actually enjoy sitting on my patio again. My children are no longer school age (although one is a teacher now), but I still feel that same sense of new beginning. September is a “do-over” month, and that mentality needs to extend out into your yard. I’m sure there are several things out there that are showing some signs of stress. The heat and humidity of the spring and summer created an insect and fungal breeding ground! It was also so wet that some of your trees and shrubs may have lost root mass. Just as you lose muscle if you don’t work out, plants that don’t have to seek out moisture get lazy. When the rain stops, they struggle. Let’s talk about things you should do this month: » As always, the first thing I suggest is to go outside and walk around your yard. Check for signs of insects or diseases on

plants and broken or damaged branches on trees and shrubs. What needs to be cut back, divided, or pruned? What needs a boost with fertilizer? What just needs to go to the compost bin? » Let me remind you that for the past two years, we got very little rain during the fall months. It didn’t rain at my house the entire month of September last year. Don’t put those hoses away just yet. » Fall is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs, as well as some perennials. If you have some plants in your yard that have succumbed to the elements, stop by and pick out replacements. » Do you have perennials that need to be moved or divided? Fall is a good time to take on that task. Most garden guides suggest dividing spring bloomers in the fall and summer/fall bloomers in the spring. Call if you have questions. » It’s critical to do a fall cleanup! Pull out ugly annuals, cut back dying

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perennials, and cut dead or sickly branches out of trees and shrubs. It’s especially important to pick up any diseased leaves that are lying on the ground. Many of our plants had trouble with leaf spot diseases this year, and leaves allowed to stay on the ground put fungal spores back into your soil. » Containers and hanging baskets may be looking a little tired. Trim, fertilize, and replace as necessary. Containers can also be transitioned to fall by adding mums and pansies. » Speaking of mums and pansies, let’s have a mini biology lesson. In Tennessee, there’s no such thing as a “winter” pansy. Pansies are usually planted in the fall, will survive all winter, and will be gorgeous next spring. As for mums, the ones you buy this time of year are, for the most part, hybrids. They will need to be planted in the ground by mid/late September if you want them to come back. Because they are hybrids, they may be a different color next year, or they may come back as a mass of little “mumlets.” There’s also no such thing as a mum that blooms from August until November. Mums have a four to six week bloom time. Heat shortens the blooms, and cool weather extends it. If you want continuous color, you’ll need to swap them out a couple of times. They compost well. » Did you have a vegetable garden? If so, keep harvesting the remnants of your summer vegetables and plant cool season veggies as the summer ones die out. Get your garden ready for next year by cleaning out debris and adding compost. » Houseplants that have been outside for the summer will need to be treated with an insecticide before you bring them back inside. This will prevent unwanted houseguests like aphids, whiteflies, and ants. » You may need to do a little pruning now to remove dead or diseased branches or to tame unruly plants. Save the severe pruning for later, however. Hard pruning encourages new growth, and that new growth will be in danger if we get an early frost or freeze. » Mulch helps keep the moisture levels and temperature of your yard stable during the winter and also acts as a weed deterrent. If you piled it on in the spring, fluff it up with a rake. If you didn’t put any on this spring, a couple of inches will help plants get through the cold months. As always, give us a call or send us an email if you have questions. Better yet, stop in and see us. We want to help you make your yard beautiful!

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UT Gardens Plant of the Month:

SEDUM

NO ONE CAN say exactly how many species

of sedum there are on the planet. Some may have yet to be discovered, and some are subject to taxonomic debate and get booted out of the sedum genera, while other succulent plants are shifted in. A good estimate would be about 600 species, and then there are the many hybrids and various differing clones that have given rise to numerous popular cultivars. It’s complicated. Maybe that is why I am dismayed when I see one of the many “pop” gardening sites that recommend “sedum” as a tough plant. Many of them definitely are. I know of an ancient Sedum spectabile, an upright clumping form, that has been in the same concrete urn at a friend’s house since my high school days nearly a half century ago. That durability is not a constant for all sedum. I have watched a number of them struggle and die in our challenging Tennessee climate. Some couldn’t tolerate the heat, others the cold, and for others, it was the moisture, especially during the winter months. The one thing that all sedum have in common is a need for good drainage. I have also seen many sedum that decided they would survive but look nothing like they do in other regions of the country. Purple-foliaged forms often turn the color of milky coffee in our summer heat, or the spreading groundcover types become leggy and sparse, with more stem than foliage. A few of them perform admirably. Chinese sedum, Sedum tetractinum, is one that warrants wider use for its good looks in all four seasons and its ability to tolerate less than ideal conditions. Like most succulents, it is noted for drought tolerance but also is forgiving if it occasionally gets more water than ideal. While often listed as a plant for full sun, Photo by C. Reese, courtesy UTIA

it tolerates partial shade admirably, staying dense and pretty in the UT Gardens, Jackson, where it only gets a few hours of morning sun. This low-growing, spreading sedum is like the proverbial loaves and fishes, so anytime you want to share it, or have it in another place in the garden, simply lift a chunk and plop it in place, with just enough soil contact for it to take hold. A couple of waterings and it will be home free. It’s easy to pull up where unwanted. I’ve also found it to be a cheerful companion in container combinations, even when paired with plants that like regular watering such as coleus, as long as the container medium is of a good porous quality. Hardy to zone 5, it should be utilized more throughout the state and will provide interest yea r-round, turning a n interesting bronze-green with reddish tips in winter. In midsummer, clusters of small yellow flowers attract butterflies. In Jackson, it can be seen at the UT Gardens near the gazebo, under the ‘Little Woody’ redbud. You may find Chinese sedum in nurseries labeled with the more colorful marketing name, coral reef sedum. Carol Reese is the Western Region Ornamental Horticulture Specialist for University of Tennessee Extension. Her office is located in the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. The University of Tennessee Gardens located in Knoxville, Crossville, and Jackson are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. Designated as the official botanical garden for the State of Tennessee, the gardens’ mission is to foster appreciation, education, and stewardship of plants through garden displays, educational programs, and research trials. The gardens are open during all seasons and free to the public except during designated special events. For more information, visit www.utgardens.tennessee.edu.

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Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre Single Performance Tickets Now on Sale THE COMPLETE 2015-2016 Broadway

at the Tennessee Theatre season is as follows: » The Illusionists – Live from Broadway: September 29-October 1 » The Sound of Music: December 15-20 » Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: January 15 & 16, 2016 » Saturday Night Fever – The Musical: February 12 & 13, 2016 » The Book of Mormon: April 5-10, 2016* » Ragtime: May 14 & 15, 2016 *The Book of Mormon single performance tickets go on sale October 9 at 10 am. Come witness the impossible when the 2015-2016 season opens and The Illusionists – Live from Broadway take over the Tennessee Theatre. This mind-blowing spectacu la r showca ses jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts, and acts of breathtaking wonder, this show is sure to dazzle audiences of all ages.

“The hills are alive,” and just in time for the holidays. The timeless classic from Rodgers and Hammerstein, The Sound of Music will take the stage with a brand new production directed by three-time Tony Award® winning director Jack O’Brien. Maria and the Von Trapp family will once again thrill audiences with such timeless favorites as “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and many more. The season continues with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is a stunning reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers, and the coat of many colors. Saturday Night Fever – The Musical is back in an all-new production that shares Tony’s love for dancing in spectacular new ways. Fueled by vintage Bee Gees hits, this contemporary retelling of the classic story captures the energ y, passion, and life-changing

moments that have thrilled movie audiences since 1977. The Book of Mormon is a nine-time Tony Award® winner, including Best Musical from the creators of South Park. The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” Entertainment Weekly raves, “Grade A: The funniest musical of all time.” Contains explicit language. Ragtime will close the season with the story of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician – all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Don’t miss this 13-time Tony Award® nominated musical in a timeless celebration of life – what it could and should be! Subscription packages for the series are also still available, including three different packages with four, five, and six show options. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 865-684-1200 or visit www.tennesseetheatre.com.

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Boomsday. Visit Knoxville made this announcement at a press conference held at their offices last month. “This decision was not an easy one, and it was not made without serious discussion with our board and input from community members,” stated Kim Bumpas, President of Visit Knoxville. “For the past several years, Visit Knoxville has been pleased to present Boomsday – one of the largest Labor Day weekend fireworks shows in the nation. Like many of you, I look forward to this event every year. As a longtime Knoxville resident, I am tied to its history.” In the past, Boomsday was funded entirely by Visit Knoxville and corporate sponsors. In an effort to fund and “save” Boomsday last year, Visit Knoxville attempted to create a ticketed event. This attempt was met with unsurmountable obstacles that hinder future efforts. “We have looked at various ways to continue the event, but ongoing funding issues related to lack of interest prevents us from

obtaining the proper level of sponsor dollars to make the event sustainable,” said Bumpas. Boomsday 2015 will again feature more than five tons of dynamite lighting the sky to a soundtrack created by Star 102.1. Early in the day there will be food vendors and entertainment. WTNZ, powered by WBIR Channel 10, will be airing the event live. Boomsday 2015 will wrap up a weekend of events, all FREE to the public: Friday, September 4 » 2015 Knoxville Powerboat Classic Volunteer Landing, Tennessee River 10:30 am – noon testing / 1:00 - 5:00 pm races » Tennessee Soccer vs. Navy UT’s Regal Soccer Stadium 7:00 pm Saturday, September 5 » 2015 National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Knoxville Memorial Stair Climb Sunsphere at World’s Fair Park 9:00 am

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songwriter, musician, and producer, Stevie Wonder, recently announced an extended and final run of dates for his Songs in the Key of Life Performance tour due to popular demand. Wonder will bring the criticallyacclaimed performance, which is a live adaptation of the iconic Songs in the Key of Life album, to 20 North American cities beginning September 30 in Montreal, QC. Produced by Wonder Productions and Live Nation and promoted by Live Nation, the tour will continue to cities such as Washington, DC, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Toronto, Chicago, Detroit, and Kansas City before concluding in New York City at Madison Square Garden on November 24. These 20 dates follow the tour’s initial extended run of dates in March 2015; those dates were added as a result of high demand from the tour’s initial run in the late fall of 2014. While returning to many cities, many fans will have the chance to see the show for the first time in their area. This leg will mark the final performances in a live tour setting in the U.S. The final show at Madison Square Gar56

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den will bring the tour full circle as Stevie concludes the tour at the same venue it began on November 6, 2014. Rolling Stone declared that “the show is possibly 2014’s greatest testament to the limitless potential of American music itself,” while Billboard stated that “the music still resonates” and that Wonder provides an “electrifying concert... and had the audience roaring and standing on its feet.” Throughout his career, the celebrated singer has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 #1 singles, and worldwide album sales of more than 100 million units. He has received 25 Grammy Awards, an Oscar, and a Golden Globe; is an inductee into the Rock and Roll, Songwriters’, and NAACP Halls of Fame; and is the youngest recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors. Stevie has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and is a designated U.N. Messenger of Peace, with special focus on persons with disabilities. He continues to be pivotal in U.S. and world events, demonstrating the activism that has made him such a vital voice for social progress and world harmony. For more information, visit www. livenationentertainment.com.

FALL 2015 SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE TOUR DATES: September 30: Montreal, QC (Bell Centre) October 3: Washington, DC (Verizon Center) October 7: Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center) October 9: Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre) October 11: Hartford, CT (XL Center) October 14: Newark, NJ (Prudential Center) October 16: Chicago, IL (United Center) October 19: Pittsburgh, PA (Consol Energy Center) October 23: Kansas City, MO (Sprint Center) October 25: St. Louis, MO (Scottrade Center) October 31: San Antonio, TX (AT&T Center) November 3: Oklahoma City, OK (Chesapeake Energy Arena) November 5: Little Rock, AR (Verizon Arena) November 7: Indianapolis, IN (Bankers Life Fieldhouse) November 10: Knoxville, TN (Thompson-Boling Arena) November 14: Charlotte, NC (Time Warner Cable Arena) November 17: Charlottesville, VA (John Paul Jones Arena) November 19: Buffalo, NY (First Niagara Center) November 21: Detroit, MI (Joe Louis Arena) November 24: New York City (Madison Square Garden)

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his name, fans and film buffs will think of one of his roles in one of his 61 movies. Or, perhaps, it’s because of his role as Will McAvoy in HBO’s The Newsroom or even his magnificent work on the stage. It’s safe to assume that most people have seen Daniels act in one role or another at some point in the past 35 years. What might not be known is that he is also quite an accomplished performing guitarist. I first became aware of Daniels’ guitar work a few years ago thanks to a cover story in Guitar Aficionado magazine. Precise. Prolific. Fun. All of this and more describes Mr. Daniels’ mastery of the six string. Daniels called me from his home in Chelsea, Michigan, to discuss his musical career and his then-upcoming tour. I asked him how the preparations for that tour were coming along. “We’re kind of doing something that we did before,” he said. “We just get to do it again. We went out initially in August. I said, ‘I’ve got some songs. I want to go out with just a band. Let’s get some old guys and do a Viagra band, like the commercial.’ Then I was like, ‘Wait a minute! I’ve got these twenty-somethings and early thirty-somethings right here, and they’re great musicians. The whole father/son thing… let’s see if it can work.’ And it did! It worked great.” Daniels has recorded a couple of solo albums and still records great music for appreciative fans. About that body of work, he said, “Yeah, 58

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I do a lot of solo stuff. Keep It Right Here was an upright bass, a banjo occasionally, and a lot of fiddle and mandolin. It was like a trio with some other added instruments. Days Like These was fuller with more musicians. Daniels then answered the question about what fans can expect from one of his shows. “I make sure they have a good time. I make sure they’re entertained. I talk to them. They will do stuff at this show that they’ve never done at any other show, which may include getting up and doing a drunken dance that was made famous in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Any number of things can happen along with a song that stops the show and makes you cry. I love mixing it up like that. It’s a replica of my acting career from Dumb and Dumber to The Newsroom.” In the aforementioned interview in Guitar Aficionado, Daniels is quoted as saying, “I’ve found out that listeners don’t want me to demand they take me seriously as a musician or an artist or a rock and roll star. They’re not going to let me do that. But if I quietly lure them in with some behind-the-scenes acting stories – the whole ‘Here’s what it’s like’ thing – and drop the guitar playing on them and then the songwriting… by the end of it they’re on their feet or buying CDs. Or at least going, ‘No, he’s not William Shatner. He’s okay.’" I asked him if that all turned out as he had hoped and if there were surprises, musically, along the way.

“It’s gotten easier, because more and more people are aware that there’s this music side to me,” he said. “I’ve played and played well. I like the challenge of standing in a room with an acoustic guitar, knowing there are any number of good guitar players sitting in the audience. If it’s anything like Hollywood, it’s ‘I just bought a ticket to see you fail.’ The worst place to do a screening of a movie is Hollywood, because everyone is there waiting to say, ‘Oh, good. It’s horrible.’ “I’ve been working on the guitar since the late ‘70s. I’ve stuck to the acoustic guitar and continue to work with people like Stefan Grossman. Keb’ Mo’ has been a huge friend and has helped me a little bit. I’ll never be Kelly Joe Phelps. I’ll never be Keb’. I’ll never be Stefan, but I can try to get better every day. I’ve done that. I can lay that out there in front of not only the audience, but the guitar players in the audience.” As for what’s on Daniels’s career radar during the next five years, he shared: “I’m going to be busy as an actor. I thought it would slow down by this age, but it hasn’t. It’s only picked up. I just signed to do the Shailene Woodley Divergent trilogy. I’m in the third and fourth movies that we’re shooting in Atlanta this summer. There might be some Broadway. There are some other movies calling for 2016, so it’s good to be me right now.” Read the expanded version of this interview on www.boomerocity.com.

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The 2015 East Tennessee Preservation Conference Will Feature Donovan Rypkema

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times of the year in East Tennessee, and one of the many great events in the region is the annual Preservation Conference. Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA) are proud to partner with many organizations and individuals to bring this conference to our region October 22-24. This annual gathering of historic preservation enthusiasts celebrate and share how to capitalize on cultural heritage and historic places. Participants include preservation professionals and others working within the fields of architecture, tourism, government, economic development, real estate, education, or any area where knowledge of historic preservation principles and practices have proven to be a valuable contributor to success. It’s a great event for both learning and networking, and it’s fun! To celebrate its 7th year, the conference is being held in downtown Knoxville. As the heart of the Middle East Tennessee region, the location couldn’t be more perfect. Primary sessions will be held at the East Tennessee History Center, and the conference will include an opening reception and hands-on workshops at Historic Westwood. Once again the Tennessee Historical Commission will be providing specialized training for Certified Local Government and Historic Zoning Commission members. A variety of walking tours to sites in downtown Knoxville will also be part of the conference experience. An exciting new feature this year will be the introduction of the first East Tennessee Preservation Gala. The Gala will showcase successful preservation efforts throughout the region and will include the annual East Tennessee Preservation Awards. This year’s keynote speaker and special guest will be Donovan Rypkema. Mr. Rypkema is recognized as an industry leader in the economics of preserving historic structures. He is principal of PlaceEconomics, a Washington, DC-based real estate and economic development consulting firm. The firm specializes in services to public and nonprofit-sector clients who are dealing with downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization and the reuse of historic structures. Since 1983, Mr. Rypkema has provided ongoing consulting services to the National Trust for Historic Preservation 60

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the implementation of this vision through regional cooperation and local action. Learn more about ETQG at www.etqualitygrowth. org. To register to attend the conference or to become a corporate sponsor, visit www. knoxheritage.org/etpa, call 865-523-8008, or email toddmorgan@knoxheritage.org. Space is limited, so please register early and be sure to invite all your historic preservation enthusiast friends. We look forward to seeing everyone in October! Donovan Rypkema

and the National Main Street Center. He has undertaken assignments in 49 states and the District of Columbia. In 2012, the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded him the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award, the organization’s highest honor, for his work in the preservation field. Mr. Rypkema’s presentation is made possible through support from East Tennessee Quality Growth (ETQG). ETQG is a regional organization serving the same 16 counties as ETPA. Its purpose is to create a vision of quality growth through dialogue and education and to promote

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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September Events September 2: Market Square Farmers’ Market featuring products made or grown in East Tennessee. Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 11 am to 2 pm and Saturdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 9 am to 2 pm. September 4: First Friday on Market Square, Gay Street, The Old City, and Downtown North beginning at 5 pm. September 7: Mighty Musical Monday with Dor L’ Dor at the Tennessee Theatre at noon. Free! September 10: Steve Earle & The Dukes at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. September 11-20: Tennessee Valley Fair at Chilhowee Park. September 13: Red Knights 9/11 Remembrance Ride at the World’s Fair Park Amphitheatre and Festival Lawn from 8 to 11:15 am. September 13: Symphony in the Park at Ijams Nature Center at 5 pm. September 15: The Milk Carton Kids at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. September 17: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents American Masters: Gershwin & Bernstein at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm.

September 19 & 20: 51st Annual Country Market at historic Ramsey House. September 19 from 10 am to 5 pm and September 20 from 11 am to 4 pm. September 19 & 20: John Sevier Days Living History Weekend at Marble Springs. September 19 from 10 am to 5 pm and September 20 from 11 am to 4 pm. September 20: Greater Knoxville Heart Walk at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn from 1:30 to 5 pm. September 20: SoMo: The Fallin’ Up Tour at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:45 pm. September 25: Knoxville Zoo: Bedtime with the Beasts! from 6 pm to midnight. September 25: Rodney Carrington: Here Comes the Truth Tour at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 7 pm. September 26: Family Safety & Preparedness Fair at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn from 9 am to 3 pm. September 26 & 27: HoLa Festival in Market Square from 12 to 6 pm. September 27: Celebrate Your Parks: A National Public Lands Day Event at Founders Park at Campbell Station and Outdoor Classroom from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

September 18: The Lone Bellow at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

September 27: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Chavez & Schubert at the Bijou Theatre from 2:30 to 4 pm.

September 19: Sevier Soiree at Marble Springs State Historic Site from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

September 29 & 30: The Illusionists: Live from Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm. Also on October 1 at 7:30 pm.

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HoLa Hora Latina Hosts the 2015 HoLa Festival

HE BOARD of Directors of HoLa

Hora Latina has announced that the 2015 HoLa Festival will be Saturday evening, September 26, and Sunday afternoon, September 27. The HoLa Festival is an annual event held every fall since 2000 during Hispanic Heritage Month and has grown steadily throughout the years. Last year’s HoLa Festival 2014 drew around 30,000 people – many from outside the Knoxville area. The HoLa Festival is a celebration of Hispanic culture and features Hispanic music, dance, food, and other cultural entertainment. The event, which will take place at Market Square in downtown Knoxville, is open to the public without charge, and parking in the adjacent city parking lots will be free. While details of the event are still being finalized, HoLa is pleased to announce the confirmation of the Hispanic salsa band Jimmy Bonilla for Saturday evening and for Sunday. Salsa Knox will be a featured dance group Sunday afternoon performing an exhibition of authentic salsa, as well as offering salsa lessons. Another very unique

dance ensemble, Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition of Julio Ruiz from North Carolina, will present two performances Sunday afternoon of authentic and very colorful Mexican cultural music and dances. New this year! The traditional Festival of Nations Parade, featuring the dress and flags of many Hispanic countries, will take place on Gay Street Sunday afternoon so that everyone may get a better look at the parade. Also, the festival will include a significant additional number of food and craft vendors, as well as activities for the children. The Hispanic population of Knox County has increased rapidly during the past few years. As of 2013, Hispanics totaled 3.7% of the total population, and it’s estimated to be much greater now. While celebrating Hispanic culture is a prime focus of the event, it is a very special and important opportunity for all people of East Tennessee to get a better understanding and appreciation of the culture of local Hispanic people. For more information about the HoLa Festival, call the HoLa office at 865-335-3358 or visit www.holafestival.org. September 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

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knew I wanted that same opportunity to help others for my career.” Justin holds a bachelor’s degree from Freed Hardeman University, a master’s degree from Tennessee Tech, and is currently completing his doctorate from UT Chattanooga. “I have the best job in the world – I mean that,” he said. “An average day includes two or three conference calls with funders, program partners or 4-H agents, working on a budget for a grant, planning an upcoming in-service training, etc.” Justin also oversees several grants totaling around $500,000, trains 4-H agents, meets with program partners, helps out with state 4-H events, advises the State 4-H Council and the 4-H All-Star program, works with the Tennessee 4-H Performing Arts Troupe, and advises collegiate 4-H at the state level, as well as at UTK. “I LOVE working with teens,” said Justin. “Getting to work with state 4-H council, collegiate 4-H, etc. is just the rejuvenation I need

I have the best job in the world – I mean that.” to keep going! They keep me young and on my toes! I also love working with the county 4-H agents. When I am able to provide them funding or resources to do their job, it literally makes me smile! I feel that my purpose is to help people, and I am fortunate to get to do that every day.” Justin wants people to know that 4-H is as strong as ever, offering all sorts of programs for teens. “Our young people still show steers, raise hogs and sheep, to name a few,” he said. “They are still involved in nutrition and sewing. Additionally, though, we also offer programs in computers, electric, photography, etc. We have 26 different projects that our 4-H members can choose from. It’s an opportunity to market 4-H and educate people on what all we have going on.”

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nounce it, and most every small business owner includes it in their company’s advertisements, but unfortunately, very few entrepreneurs truly embrace it. But those that do experience a level of success that makes them the envy of their peers. Genuine customer service is more of a personal philosophy than a catch phrase. It’s a core belief that everyone in the organization embraces. It means that your spoken word is more valuable than another person’s written contract. It means that your clients trust that you place their interest ahead of your own. It means going the extra mile. It also means that you don’t promise your customers a 100% effort, substitute a 70% effort, and hope that they don’t notice the difference. It doesn’t mean that you’re perfect either or that you won’t make mistakes. But it does mean that you own your company’s mistakes and, that as owner, accept full responsibility.

In today’s competitive marketplace, many entrepreneurs may feel that they cannot afford to provide the high level of customer service that will truly differentiate them from their competitors. The fact is, you can’t afford not to. You don’t place the blame on anyone else. In today’s competitive marketplace, many entrepreneurs may feel that they cannot afford to provide the high level of customer service that will truly differentiate them from

their competitors. The fact is, you can’t afford not to. The financial reality of poor customer service is that poor customer service costs far more than great customer service. The cost of returns, rework, multiple customer visits, time wasted, etc., not to mention a dissatisfied customer who freely shares their negative experience with countless others, is far greater than the cost of doing it right the first time. And here’s another reality. Great customer service will probably cost you far less than you might have imagined. Why? Because mediocrity is so pervasive in today’s society that simply doing what you promised to do is often perceived by customers as great customer service.

B U S I N E S S B A S I C S by Beth Townsend

The Purpose of Purpose Does your life have a purpose? HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of

books have been written on the topic of “how to find your life’s purpose.” Many are from a religious nature, some from a career perspective, others self help. Yet, even with so many instructive books, there are still many questions about finding a simpler answer for living a life driven by a purpose. My passion is purpose. Because I’ve spent years interviewing others, often the topic is a central focus of such discussions. At the center of my interest is my Christian faith, the hope of a bigger picture that has a broader meaning. No matter one’s reasoning, we all want to live a life that matters and makes a difference. Today’s fast forward culture demands tremendous pressure to do it all. While people are busy trying to get ahead, the competitive nature of busyness is counter intuitive to our innate drive to make the world a better place. We simply can’t do it all, have it all, and be it all. We must choose what we do and why we do it with a deep level of commitment that is rooted in self-confidence.

» What keeps you up a night? Even though we’re part of the information age, most of us have hot button issues buried under an avalanche of topics that are not of interest. Your internal radar senses those topics that are important to you: Homelessness, addiction, health, children, family, faith, equality, politics. There are many causes worthy of attention. » What keeps you distracted? Recognizing my limitations, the lens from which I make commitments helps. If it doesn’t have to do with my faith, my family, key relationships, or my business, then I’m not likely to commit to it. Otherwise I’m making commitments to things that don’t line up with my plan towards purpose. » What keeps you focused? Discipline. If you’re too busy, you know it. If you’re doing too much, you know it. If you’ve said yes more than you’ve said no, you know it. We all have those tendencies. Doing something about it is where you set yourself apart. Take a look at your calendar. Where are the wastes of time?

Quit being guilted into doing things that have nothing to do with the path towards your purpose. The purpose of purpose is that you pursue that purpose. Be confident of that which you are gifted to do. Take charge of the vision for your life. Don’t hide behind “one day.” Every day is an opportunity to be driven by purpose and passion. Don’t sell yourself short. As cliché as it may sound, only you can be you. Don’t compare yourself with others; spend time evaluating how you truly want to invest your time and make your decisions fall in line with that pursuit. The purpose of purpose? To clarify, not confuse. It’s up to us to pursue that which we were made for. 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. September 2015 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

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Planning a Family Reunion I

F YO U have always dreamed of

planning a family reunion, but the task seemed overwhelming, here are some tips that will take the confusion out of it. Length and Type of Event The first decision you will need to make about your family reunion is determining what type of reunion you want to plan. For instance, will it be a short event like an afternoon or evening get-together, or will it be an all-day event or a longer weekend event? Try to plan something that everyone can participate in – no matter their situation. Consider the age, health, and finances of your extended family. Get Family Interest Once you have decided on the type and length of the reunion you want to host, start contacting your family via email or phone to see if they would be interested in participating. If any family members show hesitation, see if you can determine why. Generally it is because they have time constraints, financial issues, or greater

distances to travel. However, do not let the hesitation of one or two people stop you from having your reunion. Set a Date After you have touched base with people in your family, take everything they said into consideration. Revise your event plans, if necessary. Then set a date for the reunion, being mindful of special events in people’s lives. The date you set should be a minimum of two to three months in the future. This will give everyone time to make plans. Once you have set the date, contact your family again and tell them the date. Plan to contact them again about one month prior to the reunion. Food When a large group of people get together, you will need to have a lot of food available. Determine how the food situation will be handled. It can be catered, you can cook the food yourself, or you can do a potluck. How extensive and detailed the food preparations and planning will become for you will be dependent on the type and length of family reunion you are planning. However, food

for even the most lengthy of events can be handled with ease if you start making your plans early and get others involved to help. Children While you and all of the adults at the family reunion may have a great time catching up and reminiscing, the children at your family reunion may not have such an easy time. Why? This may be the first time many of them have seen each other before. Have things for the children to do such as games, a craft table, scavenger hunts, special treats, and other things that will keep them busy. Once the ice has broken, the children should relax and begin to have fun, too. 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

We Are One Human Family A LADY and a gentleman do not see each other as different, but rather as similar with unique and different qualities. What do I mean? I mean that instead of seeing each other and noticing what is different, like skin color, dress, education level, sense of humor, behavior, religion, sexual orientation, and the list goes on, we see each other as people – moms and dads, sons and daughters – all striving and hoping to find love, peace, acceptance, respect, appreciation, sincerity, and more. Yes, of course we may look different, but why notice? Why not look at each other through different lenses – the lenses that focus on the things that we have in common? I know we might think that we are not prejudiced or we do not notice differences, but often we do, and we do not even recognize it. For instance, have you ever said, “There was this cute little black boy on the 66

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playground this morning…”? Why wouldn’t you just say, “There was this cute little boy on the playground this morning...”? Why would you ever point out his skin color? Why do you need to do that? What difference does it make? Does it make your story better? Does it play into some stereotype you are trying to make a connection to? Do you see how this is pointing out differences that aren’t important? I’m sure all of us want to be proud of our heritage, our culture, our families (at least I hope so), but a lady and a gentleman see each other as valued human beings that share common hopes and dreams. A lady and a gentleman strive to show value in each other and know that words really do matter. It’s a wonderful thing when people recognize valuable things about other cultures and races and draw attention to those beautiful things. Please be careful, however, not

to point to generalizations regarding races and cultures. None of us enjoy being placed in a big group and then having assumptions made about us depending on the group we have been associated with. We are unique. We have our own thoughts, ideas, and goals. Let’s give everyone the same benefit we desire – to be recognized for our accomplishments, our character, our integrity, our hard work.

Monica Irvine The Etiquette Factory President 865.719.7302 www.theetiquettefactory.com monica@theetiquettefactory.com

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