Everythingknoxville November 2014 by Everything Knoxville

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EVERY THING KNOXVILLE MAGAZINE

VOLUME 8

ISSUE 11

November 14 Cranberry Hollow

Judy Irmen Publisher + Editor in Chief

Rediscover the friendly, homespun atmosphere of this former award-winning store now located in West Knoxville.

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Healthy Eating.....................................................18 Insights & Highlights.......................................38 Random Acts of Flowers...............................44 Ijams Nature Center........................................51 Educator Profile.................................................63 Knox Heritage......................................................64 Travel America....................................................66 Calendar of Events............................................68 For Entrepreneurs............................................73 Family Life.............................................................74 Etiquette in Training........................................74

Brian Davis, founder and owner of Synergy Auto Wash, has differentiated himself in the car wash business and is now the at the top of the full-service marketplace, celebrating his third year.

From the Publisher

NOVEMBER IS the month when

we take time to give thanks for all of our blessings, and we celebrate Thanksgiving Day to reflect on those blessings with family and friends. I remember back to my childhood Thanksgiving Day celebrations when spending time with family meant everything to me. We all helped with the food preparation, and the turkey was the focal point of that dinner. Special recipes were prepared to enhance the dinner, and my grandmother was always delighting us with a new dessert. I can almost smell those wonderful aromas coming from the kitchen and see the elegantly set table. These memories of family being together are the blessings I will always treasure. 4

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What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? Is it your family and friends or maybe the opportunities you have available to you living in this country? Or is it your health and well-being? Or maybe you have overcome some significant obstacles that life placed in your path? We all have blessings in our life, and this Thanksgiving take time to reflect on them and be truly grateful. We at Everything Knoxville are grateful to you, our readers and advertisers, for helping to make our magazine the best it can be. Small business is important to us, and we will continue to support your efforts. So from our house to yours, happy Thanksgiving!

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Gallaher Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Welcomes Dr. Daniel Fowler, MD WE ARE happy to introduce Dr. Daniel

Fowler, MD to Gallaher Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery! We have carefully evaluated a number of candidates and have selected Dr. Fowler, whom we believe possesses the highest qualifications and skills in all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Fowler was born and grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. Continuing a family tradition, he migrated to Knoxville, where he attended the University of Tennessee, graduating magna cum laude in 2004. Dr. Fowler continued his education at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. While a medical student, Dr. Fowler was elected to membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Fowler then completed a highly coveted integrated residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Dr. Fowler has extensive experience in surgery of the hand, peripheral nerve, breast, and general reconstructive procedures, as well as cosmetic surgery of the face, breast,

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abdomen, and lower body. Because we want to be certain our patients continue to receive the best possible care, Dr. Gallaher will be working along with Dr. Fowler to ensure a smooth transition from excellent training to private practice. We trust that you will show Dr. Fowler the same loyalty, care, and friendship you have

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Hands On… Dirt Off!

SYNERGYAUTOWASH NOW CELEBRATING its third anniversary, Synergy Auto Wash’s

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commitment to ensuring that every vehicle they hand wash is 100% safely cleaned has propelled them to the top spot in Knoxville’s full-service marketplace. At Synergy, no automated equipment, such as soft cloths, ever comes in contact with your vehicle’s exterior surfaces, ensuring that the dirt and grime from cars washed prior to yours, some of which adheres to the soft cloths used by the competition, never comes into contact with your automobile. Dirt and grime embedded in soft cloths can become abrasives, which damage your vehicle’s protective clear coat, paint, and other exterior surfaces, including mirrors and wheels.

Customers also aren’t forced to clean the dirt and grime left behind by fully automated car washes. While competitive washes may promise you a 100% clean car, they often fall short of that, hoping that you won’t notice the difference. Because Synergy hand washes every vehicle, their trained staff also inspects every vehicle they wash, ensuring that any areas needing additional attention don’t go missed. In this issue, we interview Synergy Auto Wash founder and owner, Brian Davis, to discover the success behind his true passion to deliver 100% clean vehicles to his clients, 100% of the time. EK: Nearly three years after opening, how would you describe your experience thus far? Brian: It’s been an incredible journey. The overwhelming, positive response from our customers has exceeded even my most optimistic expectations. As with any new business, the inevitable learning curve pointed out a few areas where we needed to improve, but through the patience and understanding of our clients, we addressed and overcame those few challenges. We also continue to evaluate ways we can get even better in order to remain the best. EK: What would you say has been the biggest challenge you’ve encountered? Brian: I’d have to say perception. Every express and full-service car wash that has ever been in this area has been automated. Photos by D. Roberts Photography

Most car owners don’t know there is an alternative, because that’s all they’ve ever known. I’m always afraid when I explain to someone that we hand wash, they think of us as a few guys hand washing their car and cleaning the interior all in one place, which is a slow process. We have a conveyor, arches to apply chemicals, and blowers to dry the vehicle just like all the other car washes in town. The difference is that we have employees in our tunnel that hand wash a customer’s vehicle while it is going down the conveyor opposed to automated machines like all the other car washes in town. E K : What has been your greatest disappointment? Brian: I’d say the frustration that comes from trying to understand why car owners are willing to pay the same price, and often more, for an inferior wash. EK: So you’re really convinced that a hand car wash is superior? Brian: There’s no doubt about it. All automated car washes have soft cloths that are going back and forth and spinning along your vehicle. When these cloths are wet, the dirt and grime from the dirty vehicles in front of yours sticks to this material. Just imagine the soft cloth reaching into a dirty truck bed, picking up dirt and debris, then running across the hood of your vehicle. At Synergy, we hand wash each vehicle just like some people wash their own vehicle in their driveway. Every few

seconds we clean the mitts to remove any dirt or grime from not only your vehicle, but the vehicles in front of yours. EK: How is Synergy different from other area hand washes? Brian: Assuming they take the same care in selecting and training their car care team and use the finest car care products, I’d say we both deliver a 100% clean car. The major difference is how we at Synergy have combined technology and superior customer care to create a level of efficiency and quality that sets us apart from the competition. At Synergy, we will deliver a 100% clean vehicle at the same price, and perhaps lower, than you’ll pay at other full-service car washes, and usually in the same time or even less. EK: In closing, do you have anything else you would like to say to our readers? Brian: Just that we would like to thank all of you for your support and encouragement, and if you have never visited us, I would like to invite you to discover the Synergy difference. Once you’ve tried us, we know you’ll be back. I also invite you to visit us online to see our complete menu of services and our money saving packages.

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Finally – Automotive Repair You Can Trust WITH AUTOMOBILES representing

the major investment that they are, we’ve often wondered why so many vehicle owners ignore the recommended routine services that are necessary not only to protect their investments, but to reduce the likelihood of even higher repair costs that so often result when this service is ignored. Today’s vehicles are so sophisticated that many owners simply might not understand the service levels that their cars require. But, we also believe, and justifiably so, that many car owners are leery of automotive repair facilities that we’ve all heard of who misrepresent the repairs your vehicle requires, resulting in unnecessary and expensive repairs. Believing that each of us has the right to expect to be fairly treated by honest, ethical, and experienced automotive car care professionals, we opened Christian Brothers Automotive in West Knoxville – a state-ofthe-art car repair facility that we can feel

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comfortable taking my family’s car to for service, and a facility that I could feel comfortable recommending to my friends, family, and neighbors. One of more than 100 locations across the nation, each Christian Brothers Automotive owner is committed to a higher standard of personal honesty and integrity than is commonly found in business today. At Christian Brothers Automotive, you’ll discover: » Owner onsite every day » Clear, concise written estimates » Complimentary courtesy inspection on each visit » Free courtesy shuttle » Clean repair and customer waiting areas with free Wi-Fi » Straight talk with no technical jargon » ASE trained service technicians » State-of-the-art facility with manufac-

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BY A S H L E Y A K E R S

What’s in a Title? SOMETIMES

T I T L E S and certifications are important to us, and sometimes they’re less important. When selecting a physician to treat our family, we like to see MD after the doctor’s name. I want to be sure that the pilot in control of the aircraft I’m about to depart on is certified for that particular piece of equipment. Sometimes in life we place a high value on titles and certifications. At other times, we ignore them. Perhaps we value those titles and certifications that appear to be the most important to our personal health and welfare. Let me tell you about a certification that should be important to you as it can have a significant impact on your family’s health and well-being. It’s called the ACAC, or the American Council for Accredited Certification. So why should this organization be important to you and your family? Living in East Tennessee has been a blessing for me, my husband, and our 10-month-old daughter. But as you no doubt already know yourself, our warm and humid summers and mild winters can also present their own challenges. These conditions represent the

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perfect conditions for mold to flourish both inside and outside your home. Mold is the source of a variety of health conditions within our home for family members that often go undiagnosed or even misdiagnosed. Often confused for allergies or even asthma, mold and mold spores, which often go undetected and left untreated, can

worsen these illnesses over time. If you believe your home may have a mold problem, the first step is to request an objective evaluation. If necessary, you may even be advised to hire a mold remediation company. So who should you call? If the mold remediation company you contact is not certified mold remediation specialists certified by the ACAC, they do not meet the minimum federal criteria for mold remediation. But a word of caution. There are area companies that unlawfully use the ACAC certification emblem on their websites and literature. Insist that any company you’re considering hiring for mold remediation is certified and that they present a letter to you from the ACAC as evidence. Don’t make the mistake of paying two to three times more money for a company masquerading as a certified mold remediation company. Insist on an ACAC certified mold remediation contractor.

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This Is the Time… HE LONG days of summer

have shortened into their fall and winter hours, the weather has cooled, and now we look forward with anticipation to the upcoming holidays and the beginning of a new year.

Many people want to freshen their appearance for this festive season, and Dean Kleto, MD, and Cynthia St Germain, BA, BSN, RN, have created holiday specials to this end. Dr. Kleto is offering the unique fall special of a $500 discount for breast augmentations. The reduced fee for this procedure will be honored through the end of December, but there are limited surgery slots available. Cynthia St. Germain is also offering special pricing through December: 1. Save $200 on any additional syringes when you buy one syringe of Perlane/Restylane/ Juvederm at regular price. 2. Save $75 on Dysport or Botox treatment. 3. Save $100 on the first vial of Sculptra with $150 discount

Dean Kleto, MD

Dean Kleto, MD, who received a medical degree

from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and completed a general surgery residency at Chattanooga’s Erlanger Hospital and a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is affiliated with The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and has practiced in the Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and Sevierville areas for more than 25 years. Dr. Kleto offers a variety of surgeries that include: • Facial procedures: eyelid surgery, brow lift, facelift, and rhinoplasty • Breast procedures: reduction, lift, reconstruction, and augmentation, using the AxisThree 3-D Simulator that allows patients to visualize breast augmentation results • Body contouring: liposuction, tummy tuck, body lifts, and thigh lifts 865.524.2442 Photos by Christian Lange

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Cynthia St. Germain, BA, BSN, RN, who has been an

aesthetics nurse since 2005, received a BA in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, a BSN from Carson-Newman College, and retired from the U.S. Army as a captain. She is both a nurse injector and a trainer nationally for product manufacturers, teaching injection procedures, techniques, and theory to licensed professionals. The nonsurgical injectable products Cynthia offers include: • Dysport and Botox • Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, and Juvederm Voluma XC • Sculptra 865.394.4966

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on a second vial of Sculptra. 4. Buy a vial of Sculptra at regular price and receive one area of Dysport/Botox FREE. 5. Buy a 3ml Latisse $85/kit. 6. Don’t forget the Brillianåt Distinctions Program. Earn reward points each time you get Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm XC, or purchase a box of Latisse. Rewards can be used as cash toward any future Allergan treatment. Make your appointments early so you reserve the time period that is most convenient for your schedule. Find out how it is this team’s ongoing goal to provide everyone with a warm, comfortable, and professional experience on their visits!

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Sue Hatfield, LE, is a state licensed

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BY B A R R I E F I S H E R

Introducing

James Freeman Interiors & Gifts

S O many, I was blessed with a true life mentor in my grandmother Dean. As a young child, she shared her passion for fabrics, colors, sew i n g , a nd design. I started my career in interior design by sewing custom draperies on Dean’s sewing machine, which I now display in the store as a reminder of how she inspired me. After acquiring considerable experience working from North Carolina to Florida during the last 25 years, I have gained the support and encouragement to launch James Freeman Interiors & Gifts located at 108 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. At James Freeman, you’ll discover a treasure trove of lovely accessories and art for your home, as well as a wonderful selection of gif ts for the holidays or any occasion that you’ll not likely find elsewhere. I have shopped ma rkets throughout the U.S. to bring you truly creative and inspired giftware that will be cherished for many years to come. In store you’ll find exquisite yet affordable glassware and pottery, seasonal-inspired candles, preserved botanicals and f loral arrangements, as well as fabrics, rugs, drapery panels, custom furnishings, an array of lamps, and much more. In addition, James Freeman is home to our interior design services, where we begin the unique process of discovering each individual’s design tastes and preferences, from the consultation and the floor plans to 12

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approach to interior design will transform your home into a sanctuary. All of us would like to personally invite you to visit us in historic downtown Knoxville to discover all that James Freeman Interiors & Gifts has to offer. We’re just minutes from where you live, and there’s plenty of on-street and nearby parking. For more information, including directions, visit www.jamesfreemaninteriorsandgifts.com or give us a call at 865-522-3230.

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the finishes and furniture. At James Freeman, we take an integrated approach to each design project. We take the confusion out of interior design and listen carefully to help you achieve your vision. It is a privilege for me to mentor two very special and talented in-house designers, Ethan York Adams and Jen Kenley, whose unique talents I look forward to introducing our clients to. Our team

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BY JESSE C. BOLING, CO - OWNER OF CRANBERRY HOLLOW

“They’re More Than Customers… They’re Family!” MANY PEOPLE are familiar with the very

noxville Children’s Theatre will present Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of The Baskervilles, a new adaptation for the stage of the classic mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The play is being performed now through November 9, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 1 and 5 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm. KCT’s 62nd full-scale production features 14 young actors in the cast. Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest consulting detective, takes on his most puzzling mystery ever. The legend of a ghostly, diabolical hound, which roams the moors and stalks the Baskerville family, has been whispered about for years. But when Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead with enormous paw prints nearby, the case grabs the attention of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Can they solve the mystery of the phantom hound before another Baskerville falls victim to the legend? KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of stage plays for children. The Hound of The Baskervilles is the 62nd play to be produced by Knoxville Children’s Theatre. The company has produced 22

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“Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles” Now through November 9 Knoxville Children’s Theatre 109 E. Churchwell Avenue

original plays since 2008. More than 7,300 people have attended a KCT play this year. The play is performed by 14 talented young actors from ages 11 to 17. Tickets are $12, and there is a special rate of $10 each when any adult and child enter together. For reservations, call 865-208-3677 or visit www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com.

popular Cranberry Hollow, which was launched in Lenoir City in 2003 by husband and wife team, John and Sue Boling. It was their passion. They just loved their customers and considered them their extended family. So their decision to create a gathering place within Cranberry Hollow called the Buttercup Restaurant & Tea Room one year later was a welcomed decision that was featured in Southern Living magazine and earned them a nationwide award as retail store of the year. Unfortunately, the recession took its toll on both the retail store and restaurant, and along with too many other businesses, was forced to close in 2008. And tragically, John, a former Vietnam veteran, lost his ongoing battle with cancer several years later. But in true Boling fashion, my mother, Sue, and I reopened Cranberry Hollow in West Knoxville in late 2013, and this month we are celebrating our first anniversary in our new location. Expect the same friendly, homespun surroundings. Also, for our former customers, there remains the same family feel to Cranberry Hollow that John and Sue created and which I strive to maintain every day. With our foundation rooted in the past, and with our eyes clearly on the future, we invite you to share our treasure trove of American, handcrafted furniture, quilts, candles, jewelry, scarves, rugs, lamps, gourmet foods, stationary, prints, custom-made signs, and our season and everyday home décor items with you. Almost every product available is made in the USA. We would also like to personally invite each of you to attend our Christmas Open House from November 20th through the 23rd, where you’ll discover something for everybody on your holiday shopping list. Be sure to check out our award-winning jam that has sold nearly 1,400 jars in just the last 12 months. From our family to yours, we thank you for your support and encouragement. Also, visit our e-commerce store at www.cranberryhollowgifts.com, and be sure to join our nearly 4,400 Facebook fans.

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Art Market Gallery FIRST-TIME visitors to the Art Market’s airy

space often remark how they’re impressed by the variety of beautiful works and ask where we found the artists and artisans. It’s simple: Our reputation attracts artists to us. Founded for Knoxville’s 1982 World’s Fair to highlight regional fine art and crafts, the gallery sets a high bar for affordable, qualitydriven, original works. Plus, when you buy local, particularly from a cooperative such as ours, you’re directly helping the artists, some of whom depend solely on these sales for income. Our artists have been juried in by a panel of members who examine applicants’ portfolios to assess technique, ability in the medium, creativity, and if the works fit gallery needs. We also run the gallery. That’s good news for patrons: Members are always there to answer questions and help you find that one-of-a-kind piece for home, office, holiday gift, or for yourself. And more good news: After jury sessions, fresh perspectives and mediums from new members add to the pleasure of browsing and buying at the Art Market Gallery.

Founded for Knoxville’s 1982 World’s Fair to highlight regional fine art and crafts, the gallery sets a high bar for affordable, quality-driven, original works. Members recently juried in are Diane Aldrich (Gatlinburg), 2D mixed media; Mary Saylor (Knox ville), papier-mache sculpture; Ron Smith (Dandridge), handmade pens; Lynda Best (Tellico Plains), Dede Christopher (Maryville), Inna Nasonova (Lenoir City), Chriss Hardy, Kate McCullough, and Bradford W. Smith (all of Knoxville), painting. Sponsored by Clay ton Bank, the opening reception for an exhibit by November Featured Artists, painter George Rothery and functional artist Kathy Lovelace, as well as our New Members Show, will be held during historic downtown Knoxville’s monthly First Friday Art Walk on November 7 from 5:30 to 9 pm, with jazz and blues performed by Melanie and the Meltones. With so many repeat patrons, we must be doing something right! Come in and find out for yourself. Owned and operated by 62 professional artists, Art Market Gallery is wheelchair accessible and near Mast General Store. Hours are 11 am to 6 pm Tuesday-Saturday, 11 am to 9 pm Friday, and 1 to 5 pm Sunday. Also open 11 to 6 Monday in November and December! Parking in public garages and on the street is free on weekends and after 6 pm weekdays.

Please Join Us for Our Second Annual “Corks for a Cause” Event Benefiting

Proceeds benefiting Alzheimer’s Research November 13th from 6 to 9pm Hunter Valley Farms 9111 Hunter Valley Lane • Knoxville, TN 37922 Price of admission includes wine tastings, appetizers, music and complimentary drink ticket. Silent auction table and cash bar. $35/individual, $60/pair

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Art Market Gallery

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sands of East Tennesseans, ShredPro Secure safely destroys sensitive material that could spell disaster in the wrong hands. True to my husband’s legacy, our business continues to thrive because of Steve’s example of honesty, integrity, and work ethic. At ShredPro Secure, clients are people, relationships matter, and our customers speak directly to an owner instead of the voicemail at some corporate office in another state and sometimes even another country. ShredPro Secure offers its customers service, value and peace of mind: » A local female-owned business that reinvests back into our community » NAID certified firm with an AAA rating with bonded and background checked employees » “On-site” document shredding using the most advanced technology available in the industry » An environmentally responsible business that recycles 100% of all waste » Customer service and communication with “real” people, not an impersonal, frustrating, automated system » One-time “purge” services offered or ongoing, scheduled “auto” service » IT destruction plans that include hard drives, phones, thumb drives, x-rays, and other items

» Community shred days available for promotions and fundraisers » Free orientation, employee training, and document disposal programs for healthcare providers to comply with HIPAA mandated guidelines » Straight forward, upfront pricing with no hidden surcharge fees Whether you are a business dealing with the regulatory burdens of HIPPA or FACTA Disposal Rules, a business facing potential liability or damaged reputation from compromised confidential information, or simply a private party seeking to avoid the financial risk or identity theft associated with mishandled documents, our compassionate, caring team of ShredPro Secure professionals can provide the comprehensive approach and effective tools needed to reduce your chance of becoming a victim. Secure your business and identity today by calling the professionals at ShredPro Secure. Tomorrow could be too late!

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CHECK THE CALENDAR: Donations made by check can usually be deducted if they are postmarked by December 31. Since online donations are processed instantly, you may want to consider making last-minute donations by credit card. AVOID GIVING CASH : In order to deduct charitable gifts on your taxes, all donations must be substantiated by a receipt, cancelled check, or written acknowledgement by the charity. If you frequently give cash to organizations that solicit in front of supermarkets, malls, or local stores, you may be losing out on a major deduction. Consider supporting these organizations by writing a single check. DONATE APPRECIATED STOCK: Many investors have stocks and funds with major unrealized gains in taxable accounts. If you have owned stock (or other appreciated assets) for more than a year, you can donate that stock to charity and take a deduction equal to its fair market value while avoiding the capital gains tax you would incur by selling it. Consult your tax advisor. GIVE LOCALLY: One of the best ways that you can make an impact in your area is to donate to local organizations or community foundations. By focusing on local needs, you can see the great impact of your gift. Even small contributions can make a big difference to food banks, homeless shelters, and animal welfare groups. RESEARCH CAREFULLY: New charitable organizations open their doors every day, and it’s wise to scrutinize potential gift recipients carefully before making a donation. Online tools like CharityNavigator.org or GuideStar.com are a great way to check out the legitimacy of organizations and ensure that your donations will be used as promised. IN THE WORDS OF WINSTON CHURCHILL: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” If you have any questions or would like more information about charitable giving, give me a call at 865-690-0049.

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In Praise of Root Vegetables

AS THE LAST vestiges of summer and backyard gardens

fade away, those fresh, leafy, or fleshy vegetables seem to fade away with them. Of course Americans today can still have an abundance of these vitamin and mineral rich victuals due to modern transportation from warmer climates, but in olden days, the preservation of roots in root cellars or pickling or drying were used to get through the winter. Root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, radishes, turnips, rutabaga, burdock, and lotus all provide an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Moreover, the ratio of these antioxidants to less healthful elements found in the food is generally greater than in most other fare. The heavier cooking of fall and winter lends itself to make use of delicious stews, soups, and baked dishes made with root vegetables. While enjoying these, you can also rejoice in the knowledge that they are helping to alkalize your entire body, but especially the lower digestive tract. Traditionally our intestines have been compared to the roots of plants, where nourishment is taken up into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body. The villi of the small intestine are comparable to the tiny hairs found on roots. Whole grains are known as a source of fiber, which helps to scrub the walls of the large intestine, but the outer portions of root vegetables can provide the same benefits while providing a higher ratio of antioxidants as well. Carrots, of course, provide beta-carotene, which is thought to provide protection against such wide ranging ailments as cancer and cataracts. Burdock, often growing wild in temperate climates, is known to help restore vitality for weakened conditions. One of the most useful of all root vegetables is a long white radish known as daikon, thought to be useful in helping to remove excess fats from the body. Fresh, it can be cooked into stews or soups. It can be served dried, marinated, or grated as a complement to offset the effects of other fatty foods. Lotus root is traditionally known as a beneficial vegetable for the lungs. Ginger is a marvelous vegetable that can be used to add a warming component to soups and stews. Root vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals, but they are normally most abundant in the peeling and outer portions of the vegetable, so resist peeling those carrots or parsnips. You can just remove any imperfections without peeling the whole root, so you will get the maximum benefit from one of the most healthful foods you can eat. Note: Consult your healthcare professional before making any dietary changes. These articles and recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness.

Greg Samples is a Knoxville native and holds a Bachelor degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee. Since 1985, he has been teaching and counseling the lifestyle and principle of macrobiotics in the Knoxville area and throughout the southeast. He is the author of the Health and Freedom Manual, first published in 1998. He can be reached at details@gregsamples. com or through his website at www.gregsamples.com.

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Root Vegetable Recipes BY MICHELLE SAMPLES

Parsnip Rutabaga Soup 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 leek, sliced 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, diced 4 parsnips, sliced 2 rutabaga, cubed 4 cups vegetable broth 2 cups rice milk 1 cup coconut milk 1 sprig fresh rosemary 2 tsp coriander 2 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup chopped parsley To pan add olive oil, leek, and onion. SautĂŠ for 8 min or until soft. Add parsnip, rutabaga, broth, and rosemary. Cover and simmer 20 min or until soft. Cool. Remove rosemary and blend vegetables until smooth. Return to pot and add rice milk, coconut milk, salt, and coriander. Simmer 3 min. Serve warm with parsley garnish. Note: If a thicker consistency is desired, then thicken with arrowroot, kuzu, or cornstarch.

Parsnip Au Gratin 4 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 4 parsnips, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat pastry, corn meal, or gluten free flour) 4 Tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch in 1/2 cup water 1 cup onion, sliced 2 cups coconut milk 1 tsp sea salt 2 cups vegan cheese (or grated mochi may be substituted) 1 tsp black pepper Heat oil in pan. Dip parsnips in arrowroot and water and then in flour. Pan fry on both sides. Layer parsnips, onion, and cheese in casserole dish, alternating each. To bowl add coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Mix and pour on top of layers. Cover. Bake at 350 for 40 min or until soft.

Roasted Vegetables To baking dish add the following vegetables: 2 sweet potatoes, chunked 1 rutabaga, cubed 4 turnips, cubed 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves of garlic 2 carrots, sliced 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup water 1 sprig rosemary 1 tsp turmeric Place all vegetables in pan with olive oil, salt, and turmeric. Mix together with hands. Add water and rosemary and cover. Cook at 350 for 30 min covered and then remove cover. Toss and continue to bake for another 20 min or until browned. Toss and serve as side dish or in pita pockets.

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n his young career, ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has already redefined a heretofore under-the-radar instrument, been declared a musical “hero” by Rolling Stone, won accolades from the disparate likes of Eddie Vedder, Perez Hilton, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, wowed audiences on TV (Jimmy Kimmel, Conan), earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, and even played in front of the Queen of England. With his new record, Grand Ukulele, Shimabukuro’s star may burn even brighter. An ambitious follow-up to 2011’s Peace, Love, Ukulele (which debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Charts), the Hawaiian musician’s new record finds him collaborating with legendary producer/engineer Alan Parsons, best known for his work on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, The Beatles’ Abbey Road, and his own highly successful solo project. “It was very organic how it happened,” says Shimabukuro. “He attended a couple of my shows near where he lives in Santa Barbara, and the concert promoter put us in touch. I was stunned. I mean, THE Alan Parsons. We ended up having dinner before the show, and he casually mentioned the idea of possibly working together on a project. It was a priceless opportunity I didn’t want to pass up. He’s a genius.”

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ITH THE holidays rapidly approaching, our minds are busy trying to think of those perfect gifts for everybody on our Christmas list. Knowing that just the right gift can be elusive, we at Veronica G Boutique, enlisting a number of Santa’s elves, have been just as busy finding those holiday gifts that are sure to amaze everyone on your list – even those difficult-tobuy-for persons we all know and love. From elegant to contemporary, you’re going to love our wearable, artistic, hand-crafted jewelry from Canadian designer, Anne Marie Chagnon, who expresses her talent with the fusion of gold, silver, copper, and art glass. Capture the emotions with our tug-at-theheartstring jewelry featuring hand-stamped pewter pieces that include special messages that are sure to be meaningful to those very special people in our lives. I particularly enjoy the “Courage is fear that has said its prayer” piece, which is my personal favorite. The company that creates this jewelry, The Vintage Pearl, has been featured on Good Morning America and People, Redbook, and Parade magazines for their charitable giving, including constructing fresh water wells in Africa, the Salvation Army, and Folds of Honor, which honors our lost and disabled soldiers, as well as helping needy families with food, shelter, and clothing. For both the sentimental and patriotic persons on your list, our made-in-the-USA (Baton Rouge, LA) jewelry creations from Beaucoup Design owner, Leah Anne Messer, features charms, necklaces, and bracelets that encourage us to value faith, family, and friendships today as we did in the past. We offer a large selection of these delightful charms in both silver and gold that will allow you to create your very own story to share with someone special. Do you have someone on your list that loves scarves? Then you need to check out our eclectic selection of designer-inspired scarves and magnetic scarf pins designed by a husband and wife team from North Carolina. With new merchandise arriving daily, Veronica G Boutique is the perfect place to shop for everybody on your holiday shopping list. Also, you’re guaranteed to discover the perfect ensembles and accessories for all those holiday soirees or perhaps that cruise you have planned. Veronica G Boutique 11655 Parkside Drive Knoxville, TN 37934 865.675.0222

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We are so excited that Brett Novek of good hYouman found his reason to share his story with all of us by launching a t-shirt line three years ago in Los Angeles, California. (You can find his story at www.goodhYouman.com.) He had no plans to start a clothing company, but his concept quickly and organically became something people were drawn to. Each shirt has a message – a short phrase inspired by someone’s story (you’ll find the latest story on the hang tag of the shirt) and is made, dyed, designed, and screen-printed by hand in LA. Not only are they shirts with meaning, but they are the softest, coziest, and most flattering tees ever – sure to edge out your current number one. As you can tell, we are really looking forward to sharing this line with you. While you are starting to think about the holidays and gifts for those you care about, who wouldn’t want to find a snuggly tee that says “Sleep less, dream more” or “Be-YOU-tiful” in their stocking? Or one that says “Goal Digger” to send in a care package to your college student? And no one would blame you if you couldn’t pass up the “Love Yourself” tee in your size as a gentle reminder to treat yourself with kindness, too. Stop in anytime to check out our selection. We’re pretty sure they’ll find the top spot in your drawer, just like they did ours.

elle Boutique

5508 Kingston Pike, Suite 130 Knoxville, TN 37919 865.851.7555 www.shopelleboutique.com

BY C A R O LY N B U R K H A R T, O W N E R O F T W I G C H I L D R E N ’ S B O U T I Q U E

For That Special Little Man in Your Life

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HIS NOVEMBER our love goes

out to those special little men in your lives. Twig has everything you need to make him look as handsome as ever for fall – sweaters, shirts, pants, jeans, hoodies, and t-shirts by all your favorite brands, including Tea, Mayoral, Fore, Tooby Doo, and more! Back by popular demand this season is the exciting Fore line, which features sport shirts just like dad wears and cool pants and cords, all in those great autumn hues of browns, greens, navy, and reds. A big favorite for both mom and her boys is Tea brand. Known for their comfort, style, and longlasting wear, Tea is one of our most popular children’s apparel lines. Our Tea collection for fall includes t-shirts, hoodies, shirts, and pants. Another favorite and one of our most extensive lines is Under Armour. Choose from our large selection of pants, tops, and jackets in every color imaginable. They’re great for weekend lounging or to throw on to head out to that chilly morning soccer game. We know your active, sportscrazed guy will love it all! They might be little, but we never forget our baby boys and toddlers! We’re all about comfort but still keeping them in style. This fall we’re featuring lots of rompers, gowns, soft tees, and pants. Some of our favorite brands are Zebi, Zutano, Kicky Pants, and Kissy Kissy. We always have our Aden and Anaias swaddles, blankets, bibs, and muzzy mates in stock for both baby boys and girls. This ever-popular line, an essential for all our new moms, features organic materials that are so soft on your baby’s skin. We don’t just stop at apparel. We also have lots of footwear, including Livie and Luca and Frye. Your little guy will be looking just like dad in his leather loafers and boots! We guarantee they’ll last him the entire season, because we only offer high-quality lines with materials and craftsmanship that are durable enough for even your wildest little man.

Twig Children’s Boutique 5036 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865.200.5731 www.twigchildrensboutique.com

November 5 & 6 • 7 pm | November 7 • 10:40 am, 3 pm & 7 pm November 8 & 9 • 11 am, 3 pm & 7 pm Knoxville Civic Coliseum

nter a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail. Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves and Prince Eric as he breaks Ursula’s slithering spell to reclaim his one true love. See Prince Phillip in a race against time to rescue Sleeping Beauty’s Aurora, defeat the evil Maleficent as she transforms herself into a fire-breathing dragon! Be there to discover a whole new world

with Jasmine and Aladdin. Join Elsa and Anna and the hilarious snowman Olaf from Disney’s blockbuster hit, Frozen, and discover how an act of true love can thaw a frozen heart. And, watch in awe as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Tiana all come true. High-flying jumps, daring acrobatics, breathtaking skating, and lovable Disney friends are just a wish away!

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Vincent’s ESTABLISHED 1961

Discover Extra Money for the Holidays

We Buy Quality Diamonds and Fine Jewelry

CONFIDENTIAL • SECURE • TRUSTED By Appointment Only 123 Center Park Drive, Suite 214 • Knoxville TN 37922 P: 865.392.5358 F: 865.392.5359 www.sellmyjewel.com • vincents1961@gmail.com

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money this upcoming holiday season to take care of everyone special on your holiday shopping list? If you have unused fine jewelry, quality diamonds, or precious gemstones that you no longer wear, why not consider turning them into cash by selling your unwanted jewelry to Vincent’s. Vincent’s offers you a unique, no cost, no obligation selling experience unlike anything that you’ve likely encountered in the past. Vincent’s offers you the safety, security, and privacy that you desire while paying you full value for your fine jewelry, quality diamonds, and gemstones based on today’s market price for precious metals, diamonds, and gemstones. Take care of everyone on your holiday shopping list this season by contacting Vincent’s at 865-392-5358.

Vincent’s information on all VIP packages and pre-sale tickets, visit www.littlebigtown.com. Tickets may be purchased at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum box office or through Knoxville Tickets charge by phone at 865-656-4444 or toll free at 877-995-9961, online at www.knoxvilletickets.com, and at all Knoxville Tickets outlets. Please note that all outlets are cash only. Tickets purchased through Knoxville Tickets are subject to additional service charges.

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November 14 • 7:30 pm Knoxville Civic Coliseum GRAMMY award-winning country group Little Big Town, consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet, and Kimberly Schlapman, will be bring the Pain Killer Tour to Knoxville on November 14. Special guests will include Brett Eldredge and The Brothers Osborne. For the very first time, the band is offering their fans a unique VIP experience. Choose from two limited packages, including meet and greets, pre-show soundcheck, exclusive merchandise, and more. For more

Discover Extra Money for the Holidays

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You’re Invited to Spa 9700’s Open House

PA 9700 IS ready for our annual

Holiday Open House on November 13, 14, and 15. Consider this your invitation to join us. We’ll have food, door prizes, and specials for both retail and services. You will want to allow yourself plenty of time to browse all the new arrivals in our retail boutique. Here are just a few of the new arrivals in time for Christmas shopping.

Holiday Open House November 13, 14 & 15

Door Prizes Food Retail and Service Specials

Visit Spa9700.com/specials for details Spa 9700 is your Spartina headquarters, with all the new fall patterns in both linen and leather and all-leather choices. We also have Spartina jewelry, including Spartina Style, their beautiful gold charm jewelry.

New to Spa 9700 is Mary Lake-Thompson, famous for her flour sack dish towels, which feature Mary’s own unique designs. More than just dish towels, all her gift items are reasonably priced and made in the USA.

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9700 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37922 The Shops at Franklin Square

865.357.7721 • www.spa9700.com

December 1 • 6 pm Kick off the holiday season by joining us for the lighting of Founders Park at Campbell Station and festive musical entertainment! A ceremonial tree lighting will be officiated by the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Attendees can look forward to enjoying the holiday cheer of approximately 34,500 lights, which includes 60 lighted trees, garland pole wraps, and more.

December 4 • 4:30–7 pm It’s just not the holidays without Frasier Fir. Each fall The Thymes introduces new and limited editions to one of its best-selling fragrances. You’ll want to make your selection early, since we always sell out of some items. There’s so much more, but we would rather show you than tell you! See you at the Open House.

This holiday event features photos with Santa, cookie decorating, crafts, Farragut Folklife Museum tours, and entertainment.

Spa 9700

9700 Kingston Pike in Knoxville 865.357.7721 www.spa9700.com

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You're Invited to Attend Our Holiday Open House & 50th Anniversary Celebration Friday & Saturday November 7th & 8th Florals ∙ Home Decor Ladies Accessories Jewelry ∙ Scarves Handbags

Sweetwater Flower Shop

118 W. North Street • Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-337-6623

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Celebrating 50 Years of Creating Holiday Magic at Sweetwater Flower Shop OUR HOLIDAY gift to you

this year is our very special thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement, especially as Sweetwater Flower Shop celebrates its 50th anniversary. In recognition of this historic milestone, we would like to personally invite you to attend our very special Holiday Open House on November 7th and 8th, marking this special occasion as we transform the shop into a two-story winter wonderland. 50TH Christmas is my ANNIVERSARY & favorite season. I OPEN HOUSE think what makes winter so very speNOVEMBER 7TH & 8TH cial is the magic Join in the celebration of of Christmas that the season and our brings friends, fam50th anniversary at our ily, and loved ones Holiday Open House. c l o s e r t o g e t h e r. How can we forget the utter amazement of a first Christmas as seen through the eyes of a young child? November is indeed a magical month at Sweetwater Flower Shop in historic downtown Sweetwater as our showroom transitions itself, like the seasons themselves, from autumn and Thanksgiving to winter, Christmas, and New Year’s. Our shop and The Mansion Restaurant are currently filled with wonderful fall gifts, home accessories, jewelry, scarves, and florals. Before your very eyes, you’ll observe our transition into the winter holidays with beautiful gifts, more than 200 seasonal florals, new jewelry, handbags, and scarves, which are arriving daily, as well as a large selection of home décor items that will welcome your guests this season. This holiday season is also very special to all of us here at Sweetwater Flower Shop, as it marks our second full year in the shop after our fire and nearly one-year renovation. I will never be able to thank all of you for your kindness and words of encouragement during that most challenging time in my life. Please mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, November 7th and 8th, and join in the celebration of the season and our 50th anniversary at our Holiday Open House. Thank you for allowing our family to be part of your family’s holiday traditions for the past 50 years.

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

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Deck the Halls with Bobby Todd Antiques and UPSTAIRS

O B BY B R OW N and

Todd Richesin invite you to shop their stores, Bobby Todd in historic downtown Sweetwater and UPSTAIRS at 4514 Old Kingston Pike in Bearden, to discover two unique Christmas wonderlands. Both stores have been transformed in magical style and have everything you need to make this holiday season truly memorable. They are both stocked with items that will build holiday traditions for your family. Each year Bobby and Todd visualize their stores in a totally new way for the Christmas season and devise a theme to inspire their customers. This year at Bobby Todd the theme is “A Snowy Christmas in the Park.” The store window sets the tone complete with a serene park setting blanketed in snow being enjoyed by the animals, as well as a surprise visitor. The theme continues throughout the store with the use of snow covered flowers mixed with frosted green berries mixed with green velvet and burlap ribbons. At the Knoxville store, UPSTAIRS, the

theme is “Christmas Glass Kaleidoscope.” Colorful glass bulbs in a multitude of colors will adorn the wreaths and greenery, replacing Todd’s signature French ribbons. This year’s UPSTAIRS Christmas was inspired by the Dale Chihuly installations at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Both Bobby Todd and UPSTAIRS have a wide selection of whimsical and vintageinspired Christmas decorations, featuring Lori Mitchell, Shiny Brite, Bethany Lowe, Joe Spencer, and Cody Foster. Each of these artists has introduced new collections this year, so you can continue to add to the previous year’s offerings. There is a full assortment of items for your entertaining and gift giving needs as well. Holiday scented candles from Aunt Sadies, Votivo, NEST, and Seda France, potpourri, guest and kitchen towels, placemats and napkins, scented soaps, and holiday CDs are featured. Bobby Todd has an incredible assortment of winter scarves and hats, as well as jewelry from Silver Spoon Jewelry, Susan Shaw, and We Dream In Color. UPSTAIRS offers a fan-

tastic assortment of jewelry from New York designer Julie Vos, as well as beautiful pearl jewelry from Vincent Peach and vintage wearable art pieces by Mary James and Kari Beth. Join Bobby and Todd at both stores this season, and discover how their slogan, “Making Spirits Bright,” rings true year after year.

Bobby Todd Antiques

305 North Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.3837 www.bobbytoddantiques.com

UPSTAIRS at Todd Richesin Interiors 4514 Old Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865.249.6612 www.toddrichesininteriors.com

“For All Your Holiday Needs”

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Bobby Todd • Historic Downtown Sweetwater

423.337.3837 • 305 North Main Street Open Monday - Saturday 10-5 • www.bobbytodd antiques.com

Upstairs • 4514 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville 865.249.6612 • Open Monday - Saturday 10-5 www.ToddRichesinInteriors.com

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YOU AND A GUEST ARE INVITED

Holiday Open House 2014

SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8 - 9 ~ 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Honeysuckle Rose Boutique

requests the pleasure of your company in welcoming the 2014 holiday season during a joyful celebration with friends GOOD FRIENDS HOLIDAY MUSIC NEW PRODUCTS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS REFRESHMENTS

3008 McPherson Lane, Sevierville, TN 37862 ~ 865.428.1599 www.HoneysuckleRoseBoutique.com

SISTER HAZEL November 19 • 8 pm | Bijou Theatre

riginating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called “one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years” by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Their unbreakable bond with fans is demonstrated annually at their innovative “Rock Boat” excursion, the world’s largest floating music festival. Pioneers in the full-on fan experience,

Sister Hazel has been hosting their own cruise ship fan party for more than a decade, introducing their followers to developing talent at the same time they are spending quality time and having fun with their captive audience. The dream for all musicians is to find a way to use their gifts to support themselves and their families at the same time they are enriching the lives of others. For Sister Hazel, it’s an honor to be living that dream every day.

Discover Enchanted Holiday Shopping ARE YOU experiencing a holiday shopping

quandary? Here’s a simple solution: Honeysuckle Rose Boutique in Wears Valley. And here are two important dates for you to remember: November 8th and 9th. From 10 am to 5 pm both days, you’ll discover a treasure trove of holiday gifts that will transform this holiday shopping season from ordinary to extraordinary at Honeysuckle Rose Boutique’s Annual Christmas Open House. You’ll not only enjoy festive holiday treats, but you’ll also discover dozens of new gifts. In a single word, Honeysuckle Rose Boutique is simply “enchanting.” Located in popular and historic Wears Valley, Honeysuckle Rose Boutique calls an iconic red brick rancher home. Oh, but just wait until you venture inside. Waiting inside is the transformation of a once ordinary home into an enchanted cottage, where holiday shopping, which was once a burden, becomes a sheer delight. The creation of Wears Valley natives and sister and brother team, Sharon Herrell and Joe Headrick, Honeysuckle Rose Boutique is a one-ofa-kind shopping experience that you’ll not likely see duplicated anywhere else. What you’ll find truly amazing is how Sharon and Joe have transformed every room in this home, including the kitchen and bathroom. Each room in this home features a large selection of gifts and home décor items themed to that particular room. The kitchen features a large selection of gourmet delights, unique gadgets, and other sundry items you’ll find helpful in your home’s kitchen. The living room, with its large holiday fireplace, features hand-crafted candles, scents, and a wide assortment of décor items and holiday decorations. The bedrooms feature women’s accessories, including scarves, designer-inspired jewelry, purses, and much more, while the bath features a large selection of hand and body lotions and hand-crafted soaps, including products from Caren Original. What’s most remarkable about Honeysuckle Rose Boutique is not just their selection of items you’ll discover that you won’t find at the big box stores, but how well all of these items are merchandised and tastefully displayed in beautiful vintage cabinets, shelves, and vignettes. Also, don’t forget to sign up for one of their Amy Howard Paint classes to see how easy it is to transform unused furniture and home décor items. So mark your calendar, and prepare to be amazed for an Open House like none you’ve ever experienced – simply enchanting!

Honeysuckle Rose Boutique

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3008 McPherson Lane Sevierville, TN 37862 865.428.1599 www.HoneysuckleRoseBoutique.com

BY BRENDA BRYAN

Fashion

Holiday 2014 Fashion Trends ICK OFF your holiday season in style! Decorations aren’t just to be used in your home or on your tree this year – holiday fashions are all about shine! Whether you choose “pleather” for a little bit of sheen either on jackets and tops or pants and skirts, you’re right on target. Enjoy the inventive details… laser cut motifs, smooth as leather touch, and cuttingedge materials. Look for the shine of gold or silver threads woven through fabrics as Lurex becomes a key eye-catcher. A soft shimmer pervades the glimmery fabrics whenever a small touch of Lurex weaves its way into a simple design… head-to-toe lavishness! The holiday sweater as we knew it has softened into the sporty, chic lifestyle, which is now upon us. Effortless dressing with a clean style, maybe in French terry or soft sweater knits, is

Let “pleather” add a sheen to your holiday fashions. that dressed down look we all love… perfect for the woman on the go who is active and trying to balance her life. She can go to lunch with friends, run errands, and keep it on for dinner with her husband. This style is perfect for women of any age!

What’s Your Dog’s Diet? CHOOSING DOG food can be tricky, as each dog is an individual.

Just like people, not all dogs like the same food. There is no one food that is best for every dog. There are many well formulated dog foods, and it’s fine to try several to determine the right one for your dog. Start with the stage of your dog: puppy, adult, or geriatric. A puppy eating adult food won’t get the higher amount of calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals needed for growth. An adult dog eating puppy food will become overweight. A geriatric dog may need food that is easy to digest. One size does not fit all when discussing nutrition. Always read the ingredient list! By law, pet food labels must list ingredients by weight. Look for meat, fish, eggs, or some type of meat or fish meal as the first and second ingredients. Ingredients three and four should be vegetables or a whole grain source like brown rice. You do not want to see corn as a main ingredient. Corn is a cheap filler ingredient, non-nutritious, and a known allergenic. On the farm, we fatten little pigs on corn. Our dogs don’t need to be fattened. You often must feed a larger amount of low quality food to provide the same nutritional value as a smaller amount of premium food, so in the long run, lower quality food costs more. Ask the Carrigans about dog food when boarding at Ms. C’s Bed & Biscuits.

Ms. C’s Bed & Biscuits

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

Skirts and pants are running the gamut this season with so many lengths of each available. A full leg pant or a skinny? A straight, short skirt or long and flowy? Let our sales associates help you choose the best look to top off each one; remember, that’s what we’re here for, what we love doing, and what we’re trained to do… assist in finding the best look for you! Plan a day in Sweetwater, where you’ll find the fashions, footwear, faces (by Renee), and fun, too! Kick your holidays off in style!

The Lily Pad

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

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2145 BEALS CHAPEL RD LENOIR CITY, TN 37772

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BY BRITTANY TATE, OWNER OF POSH PETAL DESIGNS

“Trendy fresh floral designs for your every need”

Selling Tellico Lake

423-519-3258

Posh Petal Designs

11414-C Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37934 865.675.3500

Thunder Pointe at Tellico Lake VO N O R E , T E N N E S S E E

Spectacular Lakefront Homesite • 360º Lake & Mountain Views Nestled in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains

Dockable • Private Lodge • Sand Volleyball Court • Tennis Court

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’D LIKE to take a moment to

thank all of you that became first-time customers of Posh Petal Designs and those of you that have offered words of encouragement. As a new business owner and entrepreneur, I will always be grateful to each of you. With autumn well underway, many of us are already beginning our planning for the upcoming holidays. At Posh Petal Designs, we not only feature fresh flowers, centerpieces, and wreaths designed using Christmas foliage and fresh botanicals, but upon request, we can also provide fresh garland and wreaths to help decorate your home this holiday season. We can even go one step further. Posh Petal Designs can also help decorate your home for the holidays. Our very own elves can help you prepare your home for welcoming holiday guests, helping you to create a season full of memories that will last a lifetime. It’s your choice. We can decorate using your decorations, we can provide the items ourselves, or we can use a combination of both. So why stress out this season with everything you have to do when Posh Petal Designs can simplify your holiday decoration tasks, giving you more time to enjoy the festivities? Posh Petal Designs can also help you with all of those people on your holiday shopping list. In addition to our fresh flowers, florals, and holiday garland and wreaths, you can also select from our line of quality gift items, including designerinspired jewelry, hand-poured candles, and unique dinnerware pieces. So whatever your holiday plans, at home or your place of business, why not let Posh Petal Designs transform this holiday season into one that everyone will be talking about for years to come?

Design • Fresh Flowers • Gifts

Karen Millikan

Celebrate the Seasons with Posh Petal Designs

www.onthelake.biz

11414-C Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37934 865.675.3500

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Come see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new! Mon - Wed, Fri & Sat 10 -6 Thursday 10 - 8

www.jfybrand.com 865.288.7235 10627 Deerbrook Drive Knoxville, TN 37922

Insights + Highlights IRONIC

Decorate your home inside and out this autumn and for Thanksgiving with these beautiful art and décor items hand-crafted from iron, wood, and glass. Available exclusively at Ironic, 5054 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.588.3131, www.ironichomedecor.com.

CONSIGN TO DESIGN Celebrate a more traditional and memorable Christmas with these beautiful Dickens and other holiday village favorites from Department 56. Available at huge savings at Consign To Design, 10420D Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.249.7428, www. consigntodesignstore.com.

WOLFGANG INTERIORS & GIFTS

Wooden European advent calendars. While counting down the 24 days of December until Christmas Eve, children (and grown ups) love to open a new door each day to find a little surprise behind it. Many different designs available at Wolfgang Interiors & Gifts, 10907 Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek, 865.777.3693, www.wolfganginteriors.com.

THE LILY PAD BOUTIQUE

Head-to-toe shopping now in Sweetwater! Fashions, shoes, jewelry, and make-up available at The Lily Pad Boutique and Sweet Soles, 209 & 211 N. Main Street in Sweetwater, 423.337.5537, www.sweetwaterlilypad.com.

TWIG CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

Fusing modern and vintage design with high-quality, sustainable materials, the Zebi Baby collection provides a truly unique array of products like these rompers and kerchief bibs for girls and boys. Available at Twig Children’s Boutique, 5036 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.200.5731, www.twigchildrensboutique.com.

POSH PETAL DESIGNS

Get ready for the holidays with woodland-themed ornaments and Capri Blue Volcano candles. Choose Modern Mint, a fragrant Capri Blue Volcano candle scent that transcends all seasons in a pretty printed tin. For florals and home décor, visit Posh Petal Designs, 11414-C Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.675.3500, www.poshpetaldesigns.com. 38

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VERONICA G BOUTIQUE

Hand-stamped pewter jewelry from The Vintage Pearl includes a special message for your special someone. Pictured is “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” Available in a variety of sayings at Veronica G Boutique, 11655 Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek, 865.675.0222.

SPA 9700

In 2 Green “up-cycled” luxury throws are now available at Spa 9700. They are American made from organic cotton or recycled cotton-blend. See all the beautiful patterns and colors available in the retail boutique at Spa 9700, 9700 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.357.7721, www.spa9700.com.

PLANET BEACH AUTOMATED SPA Anti-aging Sunless Pro Advanced Face & Body is paraben-free and combines the latest high-end botanical extracts and advanced ingredients to instantly hydrate skin, blur fine lines, stimulate collagen, and correct skin imperfection while building rich, sunless color. Available at Planet Beach Automated Spa, 6630 Kingston Pike in Bearden, 865.312.5532, and 11657 Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek, 865.671.6560, www.planetbeach.com.

THE TOWN FRAMERY & GIFTS

ELLE BOUTIQUE

Prepare your home for parties, gather your hostess gifts, and put together presents for your loved ones this holiday season. REWINED candles make the perfect gifts! Available at elle Boutique, 5508 Kingston Pike, Suite 130 in Knoxville, 865.851.7555, www.shopelleboutique.com.

‘Tis the season for pumpkins! Whether you need something for a shelf or mantle, table centerpiece, or a fabulous autumn scent candle, we’ve got the accessories you’re looking for at The Town Framery & Gifts, 12814 Kingston Pike in Farragut, 865.671.6627, www. thetownframery.com.

SWEETWATER FLOWER SHOP

Ho Ho Ho is the name of this whimsical Mary Frances purse. Pair it with these red crystal earrings, and you’re sure to make a grand entrance at this season’s holiday events. Find a variety of Mary Frances purses, jewelry, scarves, and other accessories at Sweetwater Flower Shop, 118 W. North Street in downtown Sweetwater, 423.337.6623.

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 14TH FROM 6 TO 8 PM

NEW CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS AND MANY UNIQUE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS GIFT WRAPPING IS AVAILABLE

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BY W O L F G A N G S C H A B E R

Decorating for the Holidays

VERY YEAR in early

January, Diane and I head down to Atlanta to our annual Christmas Market. This is the time when we shop already for the next season and clients who want us to decorate their home (or business) for the holidays. When a new client approaches us to help them with their seasonal decorating, we love to take a good look at what they have and then possibly add to it or develop a completely new color scheme and design for them. One great example of different color schemes that we developed can be seen this year on Jewelry Television. We are excited to be decorating their studios this year and adding to the sparkle and glamour of all their beautiful gemstones. Usually when decorating a tree or garland, the fullness and volume starts by fluffing the branches. We then add ribbons to the tree (usually a combination of two or more with a complementing color scheme). Our next step is to continue working outward out from the trunk of the tree. Adding oversized balls, as well as large floral sprays, helps to fill in the holes.

For sprays, we prefer poinsettias, as well as silver/gold glitter sprays. If you are planning on creating a more traditional tree, we prefer to add magnolia leaves and branches, as well as gold ornaments. Usually a tree design works best when focusing on three colors and when using different size balls within the color schemes. The finishing touch will be the tree topper, which can also add another foot or two to the overall height of the tree. Please give us a call if you are interested in our services, or come by the store and let us help you select a new look for you.

Wolfgang Interiors & Gifts 10907 Parkside Drive Knoxville, TN 37934 865.777.3693 www.wolfganginteriors.com

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Delivering Flowers and Special Moments During the Holidays S THE seasons change and

the holidays approach, many people dedicate their time and resources to those in need. For Random Acts of Flowers (RAF), the holiday season leads to the 6th annual Christmas Delivery initiative. Since the charity’s founding, dedicated volunteers have brought extra cheer to patients in area healthcare facilities during this time. In 2013, RAF delivered more than 600 poinsettias to patients in local healthcare facilities such as Parkwest Medical Center, Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, UT Medical Center, Tennova Physicians Regional Medical Center, Renaissance Terrace, Atria Senior Living, and Williamsburg Villas. Volunteers and staff gather on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to deliver smiles and special joy for the holidays. Local nurseries, greenhouses, grocery stores, and garden centers contribute to the Christmas Deliveries. “It’s the one time of the year that the community really comes together to deliver cheer and comfort to others in the community,” said Lorraine Burns, Director of Mission Fulfillment. “It’s a great way to connect the poinsettia donors with patients in local healthcare facilities. What better time of year is there to spread some extra happiness?”

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The Christmas Delivery program is funded by generous sponsorships from local companies and families in the Knoxville community. A $10 donation sponsors one poinsettia delivery, and the donating family’s name or company’s logo will appear on the delivery card. Many families choose to make a donation in memory of a loved one, while others will choose to volunteer together as a family holiday activity to give back to the local community. To participate in Christmas Deliveries, or to learn more about becoming a sponsor, call 865-633-9082 or visit www.RAFKnoxville.org. Random Acts of Flowers recycles and repurposes flowers by engaging dedicated volunteer teams to deliver beautiful bouquets and moments of kindness to individuals in healthcare facilities across the country. As a recycling “green” organization run almost entirely by volunteers, Random

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to roll open effortlessly, comes off its track, or makes enough noise to wake the neighbor’s dog? Then it’s time to replace it with a semi-frameless sliding door from Creative Reflections. Creative Reflections specializes in the removal and replacement of semi-frameless glass sliding doors. Our quality glass sliding enclosures don’t have that cheap, outdated look, nor do they cost an arm and a leg. The sliding glass enclosures we offer are far superior to the doors you’re likely familiar with or those available at the big box stores. Most homeowners prefer the appearance of frameless glass. We offer a variety of alternatives for tubs and shower areas where a frameless swing door configuration may not be the best option. The semiframeless enclosures are constructed of heavier gauge aluminum and thicker glass (3/8 inch) for a more luxurious look and feel. We also offer taller glass sliding units for shower areas, which makes them look and feel more rigid and sturdy. One of the most important improvements in sliding door configurations is the use of top rollers only. Our sliding doors are suspended from a roller system inside the header, and because there are no bottom rollers, there’s no need for a bottom frame on the glass. Select from several glass options such as ultraclear, low iron glass to highlight your shower ceramic tile designs. For more privacy, we offer a rain patterned glass option. We can also add decorative knobs or towel bars to the doors for additional convenience. Our semi-frameless sliding doors come standard with an easy clean bottom rail, so there’s no more trapped water, soap residue, or body oils which collect in the bottom grooves, creating an unsightly mess. The header bar is constructed of heavy gauge sidewalls, making it much more stable. Combined with the lifetime warranty on the smooth and quiet rollers, family members from young children to seniors will enjoy many years of trouble-free service from these easy to care for sliding glass doors. We offer a 10 year guarantee, in addition to applying a special glass sealer for easy maintenance. Simply squeegee the glass after each shower, and it’ll continue to look like the day it was installed. If you’re ready to update your home’s tub and shower enclosures, I invite you to call us today.

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The Latest Trends in Home Construction and Renovation THE WHOLE point of building a custom

home or doing a major renovation is to create a space that is wholly personal, which means you should avoid being locked into today’s trends. But in the interest of education, let’s talk about some things that are happening now. Natural Selections Step away from the super-dark, hand-scraped floors for a second. Consider reclaimed wood flooring – unique, one-of-a-kind beauty and eco-friendly! Clean Lines, More Open Spaces Even those who choose to stay with more traditional exteriors are going with modern, open concepts on the inside. That means fewer hallways and tiny, wasted rooms. Open floor plans afford more useable space – the kitchen that opens to the den and possibly dining areas. An abundance of glass and lift-and-slide doors, designed to open and disappear, bring the outdoors in. Again, efficiency is key. Homeowners are better understanding that 100% of their spaces should be completely usable. Take Some Risks Even the most risk-averse person should have some fun when building their dream home. The powder bath is also a great place to try a bold wallpaper, daring paint color, or outrageous tile and hardware. There’s nothing better than stepping into an unexpected and divine powder bath. Formal Reformed There has been a lot of discussion about how the formal living and dining rooms have been eradicated from new homes, but that’s simply not true. The rooms still exist; they function differently. Many people choose to make it multi-functional. It could be a library and a bar area. It could open to the patio and be more of a party room. The point is, it doesn’t disappear from the floor plan. It just becomes something that you’ll actually use for more than fancy but uncomfortable furniture storage. Likewise, the designated dining room still exists, but it’s more open and casual. It could be the serving space for even more casual parties. Add bookcases, and it too could become a library. Kitchen Conversation We’ve all heard it – kitchens (and baths) sell homes. Kitchens are the heart of the home. Kitchens are important. Jenny says she tries to educate her clients from the beginning about what things cost and parse their needs. For cabinets, think about some of the lighter woods or Photo by Beth Fellhoelter

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more natural-colored walnuts, or go bold with some matte lacquers. Jenny says white kitchens are coming back, too. The Great Outdoors People are recognizing that the backyard has long been under-utilized square footage. In the quest to make every inch of property useful and livable, indoor spaces are opening directly to the backyard or to patios with pizza ovens and fire pits. The New Media Unless your family insists on a theater setting for viewing, the media room may be wasted, isolated space. People want a room that’s more accessible and useful, so it’s become more of a playroom for the kids

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and/or an adult game room. Obviously, the large television(s) remains, but the need for theater seating has subsided. To discover how Luxe Homes & Design can incorporate unique designs around your lifestyle into your new home, or to learn more about the Luxe Homes experience, you’re invited to call Jenny today.

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You Did What? THIS IS a busy season for our company.

While I am busy homeschooling and shuttling children around town, my husband, John, and his crew are often pulling 12-hour days. Occasionally John arrives home earlier than expected due to unforeseen weather or a change in plans, but sometimes it’s simply because John has taught the homeowner how to clean an area themselves. It’s not that he doesn’t want a particular job; it’s just the work may be simple enough that he feels the need to give the homeowner a choice. Rewind six years. We had just begun this new business. We were drowning in a sea of startup costs and advertising expenses. Every job was needed… desperately. Yet, on several occasions, I can remember John’s nonchalant comment that he had simply “shown the homeowner how to take care of the problem themselves.” I think my first response was something like, “You did what?!” As badly as

we needed the money, John couldn’t imagine not giving homeowners a choice when the job was well within their ability to do. Sometimes the owner opts to have the area cleaned by Surface Doc as a matter of convenience, but just as often they are grateful for an honest appraisal and decide to do the cleaning themselves. Clients have come to appreciate John’s forthright appraisal of their needs. More than once I have seen him talk a client out of a service that would be quite profitable for the company. Clients appreciate his honesty, and as a result, Surface Doc’s reputation around town reflects that trust. So what does this mean for you as a homeowner? If you call Surface Doc for a test cleaning or an estimate, you can be sure John will be upfront with an appraisal as to how best meet your home’s needs. He will even tell you exactly how Surface Doc will clean, and

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Did You Fully Enjoy Your Home’s Outdoor Living Spaces This Year? IF YOUR home wasn’t equipped with retractable

screens, the answer is likely no. Flying and biting insects can turn outdoor family gatherings into a nightmare, forcing you back indoors. But there’s a solution that can transform your outdoor living spaces into bug-free spaces. Growing numbers of homeowners are creating popular outdoor “rooms” such as porches and lanais with kitchens complete with large, permanentlyinstalled grills, refrigerators and work areas, luxurious fireplaces, beautiful lighting, and even artwork specially designed to be weather-proof, but flying and biting insects can prevent homeowners from using their new outdoor living spaces. Retractable screens provide the perfect answer to these problems. By combining indoor and outdoor spaces, these innovative screen solutions enhance and promote your outdoor living experience. They provide shade and allow you to extend the time that you, family, and friends spend on patios while keeping annoying, biting insects at bay. Large, motorized screens are a perfect example of how to blend function with comfort. These screens can be recessed into the beams or walls of a building, thereby staying truly hidden when fully retracted. The best part about using retractable screens is that these screening solutions don’t diminish the views or your home’s esthetics, as the screens are in place only when needed. For the ultimate in elegance, many retractable screen solutions can be blended into virtually any architectural style. These retractable screens are available in a variety of custom colors and wood grain finishes to provide a seamless transition with your interior or exterior color schemes. The screens can also be programmed to come down and retract with sun and wind sensors and be connected to the general building automation system to have the screens come down at a specific time of day when extra shade or insect protection is most needed. Now is the perfect time to install retractable screens on your home to take full advantage of our beautiful Tennessee autumn and to be prepared for all of your outdoor activities next spring. It’s a Christmas gift the entire family can enjoy. For more information about retractable screen options, visit www.phantomscreens.com.

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November in the Garden WHAT AN interesting fall we

have had! September was the driest on record, and October started out with a very early frost (Oct 4th versus the normal Oct 17th) and quite a bit of rain. Rumor has it that we will have a colder and wetter winter than normal, but who really knows? While I can’t predict what the future will hold, I can tell you things that you can do in your yard this month. » You can continue to plant trees and shrubs right up until the ground freezes, and that is usually not until January or February. Some years it never freezes at all! You will get better results if you plant before the ground gets really cold, however. Plants don’t like to send roots out into cold soil. » Your annuals are probably mush by now, so pull them up and add them to the compost heap. There is still time to plant both pansies and violas. A flower bed or a couple of containers full of happy flower faces will make your day better when you come home.

» Since I mentioned containers, keep your house welcoming during fall and winter holidays by keeping those containers showy! Fall pansies can transition on into the winter if you pull out the faded plants and add fresh material. Make sure your containers are frost and freeze proof! Foams, heavy plastic, composite, and good quality ceramics are safe if placed on pot feet or risers to allow air flow. Terra cotta and lower quality ceramics will not survive freezing temperatures and should be cleaned and stored. If you need some help coming up with ideas for your containers, give us a call or stop by for ideas. » Weeds will continue to rear their annoying little heads throughout the fall and winter. Keep pulling or spraying, and continue applying pre-emergent herbicides. Make sure you read the directions on the package, because most herbicides are ineffective below specific temperatures. » If you haven’t cleaned out your

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perennial beds, you can do that now. If your plants had fungus or insect problems, get the dead leaves up, and do not add them to your compost. Most stalks can be cut back, but leave verbena and salvia stalks alone. They have hollow stems that rain can enter, causing the roots to freeze. Perennials with nice seed heads can also be left for the birds to eat. » I highly recommend that you apply mulch if you haven’t this year. Mulch protects plants from the winter freeze/thaw cycles and insulates the roots against the cold. Don’t get carried away though! Do not stack it more than three inches deep, and do not pile it around the base of the plant. If you are not applying new mulch, fluff your old mulch with a rake or hoe. » Have you cleaned up your leaves yet? If you don’t have many trees, just mow over the leaves, and the clippings will help fertilize and protect your lawn. You should still be able to see the blades of grass, however, or your lawn can suffocate. If you have lots of trees, you will need to get the leaves up by raking, sucking, or blowing them. » If your houseplants are having a temper tantrum, you may need to move them to a sunnier spot or invest in a lamp. You should also keep an eye out for any insects that hitchhiked on plants that were brought inside for the winter. » How are your garden tools holding up? This is a good time to clean, sharpen, or replace them if needed. » Don’t forget about the birds. Keep your feeders filled and clean. Birdhouses can be cleaned out now, and birdbaths will also need to be cleaned and stored unless they are metal or plastic. There are birdbath heaters to keep yearround baths from freezing. » Ready or not, the countdown to the holidays has begun! Don’t forget that Meadow View is a great source for poinsettias, cut Frasier firs, wreaths, and greenery, as well as ornaments and gifts. All our poinsettias are grown on the family farm in Fentress County, and Rodney and I go to West Jefferson, NC, to get the trees and greenery. We know our stock is fresh and healthy! We have several events scheduled for the holidays, so check our website or our Facebook page for updates. If you’re not on our email list, you may want to sign up for it so you get advance notice on sales and events. Don’t forget you can also ask us questions at hello@ meadowviewgreenhouse.com, or call us at 865-986-7229. Now go on out and enjoy November!

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“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you,” wrote John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim’s Progress. AT IJAMS, we enter the month of

Thanksgiving with heartfelt thanks to all who have helped us during the past year. To everyone who has visited Ijams and become part of our extended family, we collectively say thank you! To the donors and sponsors that made our special events possible, we also say thank you. River Rescue, Spring Plant Sale, WaterFest, Meadow Lark Music Festival, Outdoor Adventure Camp for local Boys & Girls Clubs, The Wonder of Hummingbirds Festival, and Symphony in the Park were all a huge success this past year. Your generosity made a difference. Ijams Public Programs The inventive education staff at Ijams has several special programs planned for November. But, business before pleasure – we’re having a yard sale! Our closets are stuffed, and the education staff has cleaned them out. Plus we have some donated items that we need to clear out at bargain prices. The Ijams Yard Sale is Saturday, November 8. Also, I will host another “Birding Brunch,” this time at Cove Lake, on Saturday, November 1. I’ll be looking for wintering waterfowl like gadwalls, mergansers, and coots. In addition, green thumb Peg Beute will host a gardening workshop in November,

and on select Saturday mornings, Peg or Jill will be serving breakfast for visitors, while Dr. Louise Conrad, the Ijams veterinarian, will lead another Wag n’ Walk doggie outing on Saturday, November 15. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, Sabrina DeVault will host a Shop and Drop Camp for parents who need someone to look after their young ones while they shop. Creature Feature animal programs are also regular happenings on Saturdays. For information about any of these programs, including dates, start times, fees, and registration, call 865-577-4717, ext. 110, or visit www.ijams.org/events. Nature Almanac Look for the bird species that only spend their winters at Ijams and the Tennessee Valley: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, brown

creeper, yellow-rumped warbler, and two species of kinglet, to name a few. For the wildlife, November is the month of natural harvest. Many of the shrubs and forbs are still holding on to their colorful berries, like the sumacs and pokeweed around the Visitor Center and Universal Trail, the hyacinth bean at Alice’s Greenhouse, and the dogwood, holly, beautyberry, and black haw viburnum around the Visitor Center. All bring a splash of red, magenta, and purple to the nature center. As always, Ijams welcomes you in all seasons, 12 months of the year. Stephen Lyn Bales is senior naturalist at Ijams and the author of Natural Histories and Ghost Birds published by UT Press and available in the Ijams gift shop.

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BY SANDY KOZAR, AWARD-WINNING INTERIOR DESIGNER

“Bespoke” – The new “buzz” word in design Bespoke = Customized, Personalized, Individualized!

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made English suit. It comes to mind when discussing with my clients the benefits of working with the many resources available to me as a designer, along with the importance of having home furnishings that are luxuriously customized just for you. Here are some of the benefits of going “bespoke.” Custom furnishings are precisely what expresses the homeowner’s real personality. For a husband and wife, the “bespoke treatment” will blend their tastes and bring to life the exact wishes of each into a room they can both enjoy. Our bespoke approach provides that by discussing your tastes. Each sofa, love seat, or chair you order is upholstered in your personal choice of thousands of fabrics. Draperies are professionally designed to coordinate with the style and colors of the room and fabricated to fit the exact size of the windows properly. Taking the custom path doesn’t mean starting completely from scratch. It may mean simply accenting your existing furnishings, supplying you with what you want. I will help design all the details for you, ensuring that ev-

erything coordinates well in your room. Perhaps nothing adds more drama and pizzazz to your home’s overall design plan than beautiful, custom-designed window treatments. Window fashions are often a focal point of a room, and it’s easy to see the benefits of custom-made drapery. Custom bedding is yet another example. In addition to coordinating with your current furnishings, or what you’re changing in the room’s décor, it will fit your bed the way you want it to fit. You no longer have to settle for only what you can find online or in a catalog. Let’s not forget color, the canvas of your room. Color is beauty. It is all in the eye of the beholder. There are no bad colors, just bad

decisions about using them. I can help you select the perfect colors. In the end, custom should be affordable. My goal is to provide beauty, comfort, and good design within a realistic budget. Most of all, it should fit those who use the space. My mission is to bring this “bespoke” approach and deliver the personalized home décor you desire and deserve. I will help with those choices, avoiding costly mistakes. Call me today to schedule your personalized, complimentary Refresh and Renew Review.

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Four Years Already?

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several times in my head, but yes, Consign To Design is four years old this month. This labor of love began with my husband, David, working full-time and me working part-time. Our 5,000 square foot space looked enormous, and it was difficult to imagine that we would ever be able to fill it. But here we are. Thanks to all of your business, support, and encouragement, our success has exceeded our expectations. With our showroom space nearly three times larger, a separate entry center, and expanded warehouse space, you have helped make Consign To Design a reality for us and Knoxville’s largest upscale furniture consignment showroom. Thanks to your support, our entire showroom is separated into multiple vignettes that are designed to help you envision how our furniture, home décor items, and art can function in your own home. We’re also very proud of our new proprietary line of specialty paints available from Blackberry House Paints. These chalk-free paints contain no VOC’s and require no pre-sanding or stripping. They offer superior adhesion, dry free of brush strokes, and can be used safely indoors. Repurpose your furniture, cabinets, and home décor items with this superior paint at just a small fraction of the price of other competitive paints. Be sure to ask about our paint classes, which are coming soon. Also, be sure to check out our extensive line of Department 56 collectables available at significant savings. They are literally stacked from floor to ceiling. For November, we will feature our Holiday Open House on November 13 from 5 to 8 pm. We have invited a number of vendors to participate, and refreshments will be served. On November 19, we will host our fourth anniversary celebration. Look on our Facebook page for more details, or sign up for our newsletter by going to www. consigntodesignstore.com. 54

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With preplanning, you’ll be surprised at the storage space, no matter the size of your pantry. » Place the Pantry Away from Laundry Room – The pantry should be located in a clean, dark, dry place. Also important is the room’s temperature. The pantry doesn’t need to be cool – that’s your refrigerator’s job – but if it shares a wall with a laundry room, food could spoil more quickly. » Include a Counter – Inside or just outside the pantry, include a countertop to set grocery bags when unloading items. This area should be at least 15” deep. » Choose Good Lighting – It doesn’t have to be expensive, just functional. Without proper lighting, you’ll lose cans of peas and soup on the back shelf. » Plan on Adjustable Shelving – Altering the height of your shelves will accommodate various sizes of food products and small appliances. With preplanning, you’ll be surprised at the storage space, no matter the size of your pantry. Call Tailored Living to help you design a pantry that meets your needs and lifestyle.

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Popular Home Décor Style – A Blend of Old and New

T CAN be difficult to keep up

with the latest trends in decorating styles for the home. But the latest trend might actually make it easy for you to have a stylish home, especially if you’ve kept some family treasures around. Mixing traditional and contemporary décor within a home can give your spaces a warm, yet up-to-date feel. Keeping those traditional accents, furniture pieces, or even wallpaper in your home and blending them with contemporary elements that have clean lines or bright colors can create a relaxed and attention-grabbing look. You can incorporate this style in any room of the home, and it allows you to display that mirror your grandma had in her bathroom. Try these tips to help get the most out the old, while bringing a new look to your home: » Accent with white – One great way to give a room a contemporary balance is to accent with white. The trim, molding, doors, and even decorative linens you use can bring new energy to a furniture item or heirloom piece you’ve had in your family for years. Blending the soft wood tones of older furniture or dark wood floors with cool and fresh white accents will make the room vibrant. If it’s your kitchen that’s sporting the contemporary white color, add faucets in stainless steel finishes that showcase a more traditional décor to balance the overall feel. » Choose your finishes with intention – The finish you choose for your fixtures and faucets will have a significant impact on the look and feel of the room. For example, a white sink or toilet fits well when adding contemporary elements versus biscuit, which will bring a more subdued, traditional flavor. Selecting faucets with a bronze finish could add a noticeable and beautiful deviation to an otherwise white bathroom decor. » Add little touches – An old six-paned window with cracked and worn wood can become a frame for family photos. Wood from an old barn can be used for a coffee table or fireplace mantel. Mix up the chairs around your dining room table by blending both modern and contemporary styles. These little changes in a room’s decor might not be immediately obvious, but as visitors look around the room, they’ll notice the special touches you’ve 56

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made by mixing two distinctive styles. » Incorporate a couple focal pieces – If the shell of your room has a contemporary look, adding a few traditional elements and conversation pieces into the room can create a stunning look. An antique lamp, an old trunk that becomes a side table, or a church pew in an entryway can all be attention-getting additions. On the flipside, if your home features traditional wooden f loors that have aged beautifully, let the floor take center stage with simple, modern decorations.

Mixing old and new is a decorating trend in today’s home décor, and there are benefits galore to exploring its flavor. You’ll have a beautiful home today, with flexibility to alter it in the years to come. If, in five years, you decide going contemporary is the path for you, simply switch out that bronze faucet with chrome or replace the antique accent pieces in the living room. Regardless of the way you mix traditional and contemporary elements, you can be assured that it won’t overwhelm your guests. Instead, they’ll enjoy experiencing your creativity and the breath of fresh air you brought to your home.

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UT Gardens Plant of the Month: Cyclamen dominant theme of autumn, a diminutive little gem of a plant, cyclamen, is also having its moment of glory. In late September to early October, small white and pink flowers arise magically from the woodland floor, while there is no other evidence of the corm below the ground. The nodding flowers have dramatically flaring reflexed petals, like dainty rockets. The beautiful leaves begin to emerge weeks later and stay for the winter, disappearing in late spring. While there are many species of cyclamen, the one most often found in American gardens is Cyclamen hederifolium and is often just called hardy cyclamen. It can naturalize, forming colorful colonies in a happy spot, by dropping seed that will germinate close to the parent plant. That happy spot is dry shade, which would be considered a challenging site for most plants. A not her feat ure t hat g laddens t he gardener is the lovely mottled foliage that resembles English Ivy, thus the species name hederifolium, meaning that the leaves look like Hedera, which is the scientific name

Photo by C. Reese, courtesy UTIA

THOUGH BRILLIANT foliage is the

for English Ivy. This late-emerging foliage is evergreen, and each leaf is exquisitely beautiful, with dark green centers bordered with lighter green and silver patterns, reminiscent of fancy begonias. Each seedling will have its own distinctive and delightfully designed leaf. Hardy cyclamen is durable and can be extremely long lived in Hardiness zone 5-7.

Its corms can eventually grow to the size of saucers, producing many blooms each fall. Put this little joy of a plant where you can appreciate its dainty details during the fall and winter months and where it will not be in competition with aggressive neighbors. While it is not common in garden centers, many of the more sophisticated bulb catalogs will carry it. 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 UT Gardens include plant collections located in Knoxville, Jackson, and Crossville. Designated as the official botanical garden for the State of Tennessee, the collections are part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Their mission is to foster appreciation, education, and stewardship of plants through garden displays, educational programs, and research trials. The gardens are open during all seasons and free to the public. For more information, visit http://utgardens. tennessee.edu.

UT Gardens Listed Among Top University Gardens List includes internationally famous sites BEST MASTERS Programs, an online

guide that helps students identify Master’s degree programs that suit their goals, has published a list of the 50 most stunning university gardens and arboretums. The list includes famous gardens from across the globe, from California to Copenhagen, and the University of Tennessee Gardens made the grade. Ranked as number 46, the UT Gardens were noted for being the official state botanical gardens of Tennessee and for their status among the 34 official All-American test sites in the U.S. The notation also cited the Gardens’ ability to mix beauty and utility. The research from the Gardens’ three sites in Knoxville, Jackson, and Crossville is used for evaluating and selecting commercial plants and seeds. Susan Hamilton, Director of the UT Gardens and a member of the faculty of the UT Department of Plant Sciences, was thrilled with the designation. “It’s truly exciting to be listed among the top gardens in the nation and even interna58

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“The UT Gardens exemplify how a public garden can satisfy different social needs ...” tionally,” she said. “It’s especially gratifying for me, because the list is really recognizing the value of outdoor spaces to students seeking higher levels of education.” Susan’s field of study includes the value of public green space to society. “The UT Gardens exemplify how a public garden can satisfy different social needs,” said Susan. “We teach onsite. We perform research and evaluations onsite. We sponsor community programs that reach out to

our local communities and offer volunteer opportunities for youth and adults, and we are a quiet respite for students who need an outdoor spot to rest and recharge.” Founded in 1983 in Knoxville – with the Jackson and Crossville sites added in 1989 and 2005, respectively – the UT Gardens annually evaluates some 4,000 annuals, perennials, herbs, tropicals, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and ornamental grasses for growth vigor, bloom quality, climate tolerance, or other characteristics. The Gardens’ demonstration displays allow students and staff to test their landscaping and cultivation skills. Home gardeners and nursery, landscaping, and retail businesses all benefit from learning the most successful cultivars for a given area and from seeing the sometimes whimsically integrated sculptures and botanical specimens. Part of the UT Institute of Agriculture, the Gardens are open during all seasons and free to the public except during designated special events. For more information, visit http://utgardens.tennessee.edu.

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Delbert McClinton DELBERT MCCLINTON has been

making music professionally for more than 50 years. He’s had songs that have broken into the Billboard Hot 100 several times throughout the years. My personal favorite is his 1981 hit, “I’m Giving It Up for Your Love.” He’s had both solo and duet hits and has been inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame. One might think that, after being in the business as long as he has, Delbert would be ready to retire. That’s far from the case. He’s still recording, touring, and performing for fans all across America and is as fresh and relevant as ever. In a recent phone interview, Delbert talked about recent events in his life, his current tour, the music business, and his plans for the future. “Well, I had a triple by-pass in April,” said Delbert. “It was successful. I didn’t have any heart damage. I knew something was wrong, so I listened to my body and they caught it. I had a 95% blockage in the main artery. He told me that I was just a breath away from being dead. So, that happened and that’s great. I’m back and totally recovered and ready for another 50 years.” Naturally, this all begged the question as to whether or not this experience changed Delbert’s perspective on life, relationships, career, content of songs, or anything else. “Yeah, it’s a life-changing event regardless of how it goes down,” he said. “Like I said, I was very lucky. I was already in the process of recovery before I really even knew what I had. I mean, it happened so quick! Heart surgery these days, they make it seem like it’s no more difficult than changing a tire on a little girl’s bicycle. And, yes, it did change my perspective on an awful lot of things. First of all, you realize that it doesn’t always happen to someone else. That’s a pretty big game-changer when you have to face the fact that you almost died from it. It gets your attention. But, at the same time, I feel – I don’t feel 20 years younger, but I feel a whole lot better! My voice is better than it’s been since I was a teenager. I feel more at ease now, because I know I’ve had something done and that I corrected a major mess. Other than that, I’m relatively healthy. Life is good, and I’m moving on.” Delbert is scheduled to perform in Knoxville on December 5th at the Bijou Theatre. When he was asked if he had played the venue before, what fans can expect at 62

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that show, and if his surgery affected his performances, he replied, “Oh, yeah, I’ve played at the Bijou before – several times! I love old theaters, and that’s a good one! And as for my performances, they have changed, but as far as trying to describe that, I don’t know how I would do that. I can’t not be different because something major occurred! I can breathe deeper than I’ve been able to breathe in years. So, with that in mind, I’m having a lot of fun, because I nearly wasn’t here! Ha! Ha! I don’t want to ride on that, because I’m not the only one in the world who’s ever had heart surgery, but you asked me what’s going on, and that has occupied my every thought for the last several months. I’m just a very fortunate guy. I’ve got a lot more music in me. I’m making preparations now for another record. I’ve almost got enough songs to do a double album. We’re in the process of putting that together.” Delbert has 28 studio albums under his belt. His latest CD is “Blind, Crippled and Crazy” and was a joint effort with his old friend, Glen Clark, with the song “Just When I Need You the Most” being the most amazing cut, to which Delbert said, “I agree. It got a lot of great reviews. I think it was a great record. It was a lot of fun. Glen and I always have so much fun singing together. When we went back to do this, it was like we’d never stopped. We do it so naturally, it’s just like falling off a log. We don’t even have to try to sing together.

We don’t really sing harmonies together. We just sing different parts together. Because of it, it makes everything go up on two wheels every once in a while, which I think is exhilarating.” Delbert will be performing songs from that album, as well as hits from his extensive catalog (and up on those two wheels and all that new found energy), on December 5th at the Bijou Theatre. Great seats in this magnificent, historic Knoxville theatre are still available. About Boomerocity.com Boomerocity was created with the cultural interests of the baby boomer generation in mind. Whether it’s icons from our youth or new and exciting artists and entertainment, if it’s of interest to baby boomers, Boomerocity will feature it. The intent of Boomerocity is to be a positive experience both for the people interviewed, as well as for the reader. We do not “ambush” those interviewed, nor do we try to uncover dirty laundry or skeletons in their closets. If they choose to share such information, that is their prerogative. Otherwise we choose to focus on the good things in their lives. The same goes for anything reviewed on Boomerocity. The intent of the reviews is to be positive yet informative. If something isn’t a positive experience to the reviewer, we just won’t review it. There are enough negative reviews on other sites, so Boomerocity will remain positive. We look forward to your frequent visits. Please tell your friends or anyone else that you feel will enjoy our site. The more the merrier!

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Roy Miller

IN HIS position as principal of Mooreland

Heights Elementary School, Roy Miller seeks input and influence from teachers, students, and parents around him. This inclusive style has contributed to his receiving the Outstanding Collaborator Award from the University of Tennessee Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education. “Receiving the Outstanding Collaborator Award means that obviously I’ve listened to others and others have listened to me,” said Roy. “The award means that there are people around me that made this award possible. I’m only half of the recipient. It takes two to collaborate. I can’t overcome one problem without the support of those that have agreed to help me in solving the problems at hand. No one person can go alone at anything and be as successful as if he/she took others with him/her.” Roy has been at Mooreland Heights Elementary for 11 years. He earned his bachelor’s, masters, and educational specialist degrees from the University of Tennessee

I can’t overcome one problem without the support of those that have agreed to help me in solving the problems at hand. No one person can go alone at anything and be as successful as if he/she took others with him/her.” then earned his doctorate in education from Lincoln Memorial University. “It was after I graduated high school and before I began at the University of Tennessee that I wanted to be a teacher,” said Roy. “I always thought about my seventh grade teacher, Emily Ball, and the impact she made on my life.” As a principal, Roy’s days are very full and busy. “I usually get to school around 7:20,” he said. “I hit the ground running with our school’s live broadcast. I’m usually in and out of the office most of the day with meetings and walking the halls and classrooms. I normally have meetings after school. When I leave the school, I normally have a meeting somewhere else dealing with my job.” Roy says one of the biggest challenges he faces is making sure his school meets every student’s needs. “We have children who come to school who

aren’t prepared,” he said. “The children aren’t prepared academically, emotionally, socially, or nutritionally. We believe it is imperative to prepare the ‘whole child.’ Our faculty has taken on a service of Servant Leaders. We believe it is our responsibility to do our best to bring happiness in the lives of the children we have been entrusted to teach. Education is important; however, it involves more than just academics.” Although the job can be difficult, it’s easy for Roy to see the rewards it brings. “I enjoy being with my children,” he said. “It is a joy to be around them. Also, the faculty and I have been together most of their careers. I have hired almost all the teachers in the building, and most of them began their teaching careers at Mooreland Heights. Finally, I enjoy working with our parents. The parents are very supportive of the direction our school is taking. We always communicate with our parents, and the input they give is very crucial in our mission.”

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BY CARROLL MCMAHAN

Millionaire’s Row Offered Idyllic Summer Respite

Spence Cabin N 1992, Lynn Faust read

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Today the three sections of Elkmont that comprise the Appalachian Club are often called Daisy Town, Society Hill, and Millionaire’s Row.

an article in Science News written by mathematician Steven Strogatz. The article explained the subject of synchronized flashing of fireflies known to exist in Southeast Asia. Lynn was somewhat disappointed that the fireflies at Elkmont near her summer cabin had not been mentioned, so she wrote a letter to Strogatz. In the letter, she detailed the location and time of the phenomenon. After reading the letter, Strogatz put Faust in contact with neuroethologist Jonathan Copeland of Georgia Southern University, who decided to be present in Elkmont the following June to verify if this was real. Much to his surprise, it was all very real, right down to the detailed timing described in Faust’s letter. He was proud to announce to the science world that synchronous fireflies did indeed exist in the Western Hemisphere at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains. Today the three sections of Elkmont that comprise the Appalachian Club are often called Daisy Town, Society Hill, and Millionaire’s Row. The Daisy Town and Society Hill cabins are located along Jake’s Creek, and Millionaire’s Row is near the banks of Little River. Of the three, Millionaire’s Row was the last to be established when the Little River Railroad and Lumber Company moved their logging operation from there and sold the property between Little River and Bearwallow Branch. In 1927, Alice Morier purchased about 60 acres and began building an estate which she named Happy Landings. She married Col. W. B Townsend, the owner of Little River Railroad and Lumber Company, in 1934. In addition 64

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to her residence, Alice Townsend built a substantial stable and several cabins to lease. Dr. William H. Schuerman, Dean of Engineering at Vanderbilt University, bought a lot beside the river in 1928 and built a cabin which he and his family used as their summer residence. Dr. Schuerman drowned in Little River on August 11, 1932, and his heirs later sold the property to Joseph Murphy, superintendent of Little River Company. One of the cabins built by Mrs. Townsend is River Lodge. Painted a unique shade of salmon, the handsome cabin is the only structure on Millionaire’s Row that has been restored by the national park. Built beside the river directly behind Happy Landings, the cabin was leased by Franklin Handly. After Handly died in 1962, the lease was passed to Shirley Spence. Therefore, the property is now called Spence cabin. Next door to Spence cabin is the Brandau cabin. Henry Brandau, Sr., a Knoxville real estate executive, built a cabin on property he purchased from Little River Lumber Company. Possibly before Joseph Murphy bought the Schuerman cabin, a lot between there and the Brandau place was purchased by Paul Parrot, owner of Paul Parrot Shoe Company, who manufactured children’s shoes under

Lindsey Young’s bridge the name Poll Parrott Shoes. He built a summer home on the lot. Happy Landings was completely destroyed by fire after being struck by lightning in 1968. On the opposite side of the road, Alice Townsend’s stable was converted into an aesthetic cabin with living quarters on the second level. Around 1963, Loye Miller, editor of the Knoxville News Sentinel, bought out the lease. The cabin was given the name Spindle Top. Next door to Spindle Top is Spring House. The cabin was owned by the Faust family. Hugh D. Faust, Jr. was a University of Tennessee assistant football coach under General Robert Neyland. His wife, Emily Mahan Faust, was the owner of Emily Mahan School of Drama. Canyon Cottage is located beside Spring House. Lindsay Young was the last occupant of the picturesque cabin with its quaint stone bridge crossing Bearwallow Branch. Young was a Knoxville attorney and coal company executive. The last cabin built on Millionaire’s Row is known as Cambier cabin. Park Service officials allowed Alice Townsend to build the cabin in 1940 to use as a caretaker’s cottage. The last occupants of Millionaire’s Row reluctantly moved out in 1992 when their leases expired. With the exception of Spence cabin, the once gracious mountain cabins are deteriorating, with no plans to save them. Each structure has a rich history that future generations will know only from written and digital documents. Carroll McMahan is an author and serves as Sevier County Historian.

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Applications Available for 2015 Farragut Quilt Show QUILTERS – THIS is your time to shine! Applications are now available for the Farragut Folklife Museum’s “Quilt Show 2015: The Love of Quilts” scheduled for Friday, February 13, through Sunday, February 15, 2015, at the Farragut Town Hall. Those interested in displaying their quilts can access an information sheet and application at www. townoffarragut.org/quiltshow or at the Town Hall. The Folklife Museum Committee is seeking vintage, new, and unique quilts to display. “Wearable Art” is the theme for the show’s special exhibit, which will include quilted accessories and clothing items. Individuals are welcome to enter more than one item in the show; a separate application must be submitted for each item. All entries must include a photo and will not be accepted without a photo. The application deadline is December 31; those selected for the show will

be notified by January 16. For those whose entries are accepted, the quilt drop off date is February 9 from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the Farragut Town Hall. The quilt show dates and times are as follows: Friday, February 13, 8 am to 7:30 pm, Saturday, February 14, 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, February 15, 1 to 4 pm. A reception for the quilt owners will be held February 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The scheduled date for quilt pickup is February 16 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. The show will be free and open to the public. The Farragut Town Hall is located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive across from the Farragut Branch Post Office. For more information about submitting an item in the show, contact Special Events and Program Coordinator, Lauren Cox, at 865-966-7057 or lauren.cox@ townoffarragut.org.

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Former Navy Seal to Speak at Best of Blount Awards Awards program highlights Blount County community ROBERT O’NEILL, one of the

dedicated to supporting special most highly decorated veterans of operations veterans and their famour time and leader of Navy SEAL ilies by providing executive-level Team 6, will be the featured guest mentoring, transitional services, at the Blount Partnership’s Best of and family stabilization support. Blount Awards on November 6 at The event includes an awards 6:30 pm at Maryville College’s Clayprog ra m that focuses on the ton Center for the Arts. A highly Blount County community as a sought after speaker, O’Neill was whole rather than only on the busideployed more than a dozen times ness sector. Best of Blount now and held leadership roles in more celebrates those individuals and than 400 combat missions. He was Robert O’Neill businesses that give their time and involved in some of our nation’s resources to make Blount County most important campaigns as part of the an outstanding place to live and work. Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Awards will be given for Philanthropist of “In this patriotic year, we thought it was the Year, Community Impact Award, Bright only fitting that we took time to recognize Future Award, Business of the Year, and the the military presence in Blount County,” said Tourism Award. Blount Partnership President Bryan Daniels. Tickets for the program only are $25. A “We are proud to support Robert O’Neill and cocktail reception ticket is also available for his nonprofit work. His dynamic leadership an additional $20. Both can be purchased by quality and ability to motivate makes him calling the Blount Partnership at 865-983the perfect guest to highlight our community 2241, by visiting www.BlountChamber.com, awards program, which features the best of or at the office located at 201 S. Washington Blount County.” Street in Maryville. O’Neill will speak on behalf of Your GrateA complimentary ticket is available to all ful Nation, a nonprofit corporation that is veterans, retired, and current service mem-

bers, as well as active duty and retired guard and reserve members. Tickets can be reserved at the Blount Partnership office or at the Blount County Veterans Affairs office located in the Blount County Courthouse at 305 Court Street in Maryville. These tickets must be claimed in advance and are issued on a first-come basis. Spouse tickets are also free. About Blount Partnership The Blount Partnership is the key economic development agency for Blount County. It represents three advancement entities for the community: Blount Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board of Blount County, and the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority. The organization provides opportunities for small businesses, corporate locations, manufacturing, technology commercialization, leisure travel, and corporate retreats. The goal is to ensure the community continues to enjoy a robust economy and opportunities to live an unrivaled quality of life. For more information, contact the Blount Partnership at 201 S. Washington St., Maryville, TN 37804, ca ll 865-983-2241 or visit www.BlountPartnership.com. November 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

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Nov. 7 through Jan. 11, 2015

NOWN AS one of the Southeast’s most beloved and storied holiday vacation destinations, Christmas at Biltmore daytime tours begin on November 7 and will run through January 11, 2015. Candlelight Christmas Evenings, offering evening candlelight tours of Biltmore House, take place November 7 through January 3, 2015. This year’s Christmas displays throughout the estate will draw inspiration from the theme “A Vanderbilt Christmas Celebration.” Décor will trend toward the opulent to create a sense of the Gilded Age, while incorporating elements that nod to George Vanderbilt’s legacy in Western North Carolina. Having made an impression on the locals upon his arrival to the area in the 1880s, Vanderbilt hosted his first family Christmas celebration in Biltmore House in 1895. The event attracted media attention. According to the Asheville News and Hotel Reporter, “Tastefully draped garlands of evergreen and mistletoe, interspersed with the shining leaves and red berries of holly, created a scene beautiful to look upon.” Biltmore’s modern-day Christmas celebration is modeled on that first Christmas – and this year, that newspaper description influenced the design scheme. The Banquet Hall’s look will mix vintage and opulent accents with burgundy, red, gold, and blue ornaments tucked into the centerpiece 34-foot tall Fraser fir Christmas tree. Two 14-foot trees will flank the triple fireplace, each bestowing the same colors for uniform effect. A deep red velvet runner edged with holly and red berries will accent the Hall’s dining table, with potted poinsettias and fresh cut flower arrangements completing the look. Guests will see 60 trees throughout Biltmore House, each intricately designed and decorated by members of Biltmore’s floral team. Miles of fresh garland and wreaths draped throughout the house yield a nostalgic yuletide scent.

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVENINGS NOVEMBER 7 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2015 A 55-foot Norway spruce tree, lit by 45,000 tiny white lights, displayed on Biltmore’s front lawn welcomes guests who visit Biltmore House for Candlelight Christmas Evenings. This unique holiday experience 66

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blend. Special wine seminars are available by reservation. Biltmore’s floral arranging and gardening experts will conduct free, daily seminars at A Gardener’s Place retail gift shop now through January 11. Seminars are “Winter Wreaths” at 11 am and 2 pm and “Front Door Swags” at 1 and 3 pm.

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features local choirs and small musical ensembles stationed in the Winter Garden and throughout the house, performing music of the season. Candlelight Christmas Evenings includes an evening reservation to tour Biltmore House, as well as daytime admission to Biltmore’s gardens, Antler Hill Village, and Winery.

AROUND THE ESTATE In Antler Hill Village, Santa will visit with children and families from 1 to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, November 8 through December 21, and also on Friday, November 28. Cedric’s Tavern will host live music nightly. The village links to the Winery where visitors may take guided tours, enjoy free wine tastings, and purchase wines from Biltmore’s diverse portfolio, including the limited release Christmas at Biltmore

Guests may enjoy a festive holiday meal at the estate prepared by award-winning chefs. Select from the Bistro, Deerpark Restaurant, Stable Café, Cedric’s Tavern, or The Dining Room at Inn on Biltmore Estate. The Inn will offer its annual Gingerbread House Tea on December 18, 19, and 20. Guests can assemble a gingerbread house with the help of a pastry chef while enjoying afternoon tea. For guests looking to extend their stay at Biltmore, the four-star Inn on Biltmore Estate offers several packages for holidays, including special Thanksgiving, Candlelight Christmas Evenings, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve packages. For more information, visit www.biltmore.com/stay/inn/ packages-specials/holiday-packages. Biltmore boasts retail shops, all perfect for holiday gift shopping. Other activities include taking a horse and carriage ride, exploring acres of walking and biking trails, and more. For visitor information about Christmas at Biltmore, visit www.biltmore.com/visit. Photos by The Biltmore Company

BY FRANK DISTEFANO, CO-OWNER OF FLEETWOOD PHOTO & DIGITAL

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November Events THINGS TO DO

12th November 1: Market Square Farmers’ Market featuring products made or grown in East Tennessee. Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 9 am to 2 pm and Wednesdays, November 5, 12 & 19 from 11 am to 2 pm. November 1: 4000 Miles at the Clarence Brown Theatre at 7:30 pm. Also on November 2, 9 & 16 at 2 pm and November 5-8, 12-14 & 16 at 7:30 pm. November 2: East Tennessee Chili Cook-Off at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn from 12 to 6 pm. November 2: KSO Chamber Orchestra presents the Principal Quartet at the Bijou Theatre at 2:30 pm.

November 3: Mighty Musical Monday with UT Men’s Chorus at the Tennessee Theatre at 12 pm. Free! November 4: Alton Brown “Edible Inevitable Tour” at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm. November 5: An Evening with Gov’t Mule at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm. November 5: Lake Street Dive at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. November 5-9: Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. November 6: Warren Miller’s Extreme Ski Film “No Turning Back” at the Bijou Theatre at 6 pm. November 7: First Friday on Market Square, Gay Street, The Old City, and Downtown North beginning at 5 pm. November 7: Robin Trower at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

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November 8: Sundy Best at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

November 18: WWE Smackdown at Thompson-Boling Arena at 7 pm.

November 9: Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

November 19: Sister Hazel at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

November 10: Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert at the Tennessee Theatre at 7 pm.

November 21: WDVX World Class Bluegrass at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

November 11: Veterans Day Parade on Gay Street in downtown Knoxville at 10:45 am. November 11: Veterans Day Reception at the Farragut Folklife Museum from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Local veterans are invited to attend this special reception to be honored, enjoy light refreshments, and view the “Honoring Our Veterans” exhibit, which features artifacts from various branches of the military and numerous wars, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, World War I and II, and Desert Storm. Free!

November 21 & 23: Knoxville Opera presents H.M.S. Pinafore at the Tennessee Theatre. November 21 at 8 pm and November 23 at 2:30 pm. November 22: UT Football vs. Missouri at Neyland Stadium. November 23: Justin Townes Earle at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. November 26: A Christmas Carol at the Clarence Brown Theatre at 7:30 pm. Also on November 28-29 at 7:30 pm and November 30 at 2 pm.

November 12: Jake Shimabukuro at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

November 26-30: Fantasy of Trees at the Knoxville Convention Center.

November 13-14: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Alpine Symphony at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm.

November 28: Regal Celebration of Lights in Market Square at 6 pm. Event features the lighting of the 38-foot-high Christmas tree amid the glow of more than 100,000 blue and white lights decorating downtown.

November 14: Little Big Town “Pain Killer Tour” with special guests Brett Eldredge and The Brothers Osborne at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 7:30 pm. November 14: Keb Mo at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm. November 15: UT Football vs. Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. November 16: Dan Forrest Festival of Choral Works at the Tennessee Theatre at 7 pm. November 17: Leon Russell at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

November 28: Holidays On Ice in Market Square. Open through January 4, 2015. For more information, visit www. knoxvillesholidaysonice.com. November 29: Blackberry Smoke at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm. November 30: Keyboards at Christmas, A benefit for “Mission of Hope” at the Tennessee Theatre at 6 pm.

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Regal Celebration of Lights November 28 6–9 pm Krutch Park Extension, Market Square, Market Street Free admission

Joi n u s for t he lighting of the 38-foot tree in Krutch Park Extension. Enjoy live music from Old City Buskers, ca rolers, train rides, pictures w it h S a nt a , f a c e painting, marshmallow roa sting, a nd more. Market Street will have local businesses doing crafts with children, and stop by Home Depot’s Little Elves Workshop. You can also stop by Bricks for Kids and learn to build with LEGOs and The Muse Knoxville tent for a special activity. Also, don’t forget to stop by and see the miniature train set! The lighting of the tree ceremony begins at 6 pm, and other activities will begin after. For more information, visit www.cityofknoxville.org/christmas.

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December 5 Gay Street 7 pm Free See all of the different decorated floats, marching bands, and dancers, and watch for Santa Claus!

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Holidays on Ice

November 28 – January 4, 2015 Market Square Monday–Thursday (Nov. 28–Dec. 18) 4–9 pm Monday–Thursday (Dec. 19–Jan. 4) 1–9 pm Friday & Saturday 10 am–10 pm Sunday 1–9 pm Holidays on Ice is an open air ice skating rink in Market Square that is open November 28 through January 4, 2015 (closed Christmas Day). Admission price includes entry fee, skate rental, and unlimited time on the ice! For more information, visit www. knoxvillesholidaysonice.com. Photos by John Black Photography

December 12 Chilhowee Park 6–9 pm Join us for a free event in Chilhowee Park. We will light the tree on the bandstand and will have live music and many free activities. Come build a gingerbread house with Austin East Culinary Arts Department. We will also have train rides for all ages, pictures with Santa Claus, marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa by the Salvation Army, face painting, and balloon animals. The Muse Knoxville will have a special activity, and you will be able to build with LEGOs at the Bricks for Kids tent. For more information, visit www. cityofknoxville.org/christmas.

December 19 Market Square 7 pm Free This fun, casual bike ride has been named one of Knoxville’s favorite holiday traditions. The ride starts from Market Square and tours downtown, 4th and Gill, and Old North Knoxville. Prizes are awarded after the ride in several categories, including Best Decorated Bike, Best Decorated Person, and Best Group Theme. Mast General Store and Three Rivers Market provide hot cocoa and cookies for participants. The ride is less than five miles. Judging begins at 6 pm. Helmets and headlights are required, and all ages and skill levels welcome. For more information, visit www.knoxtrans.org.

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December 31 Market Square Ball drop at midnight Music on the Square, beginning at 11 pm, includes a big screen showing events from 2014 and the countdown, which begins at 11:59 pm, with a ball drop and fireworks at midnight. Join in the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” following the fireworks. Holidays on Ice skating rink will be open from 1 pm until midnight. For more information, visit www.cityofknoxville.org/christmas. You can also download the “Christmas in the City” app for more information. November 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

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One Hour for Caregivers, Inc. Brings New Hope to Family Caregivers in East Tennessee SUPPOSE THE life you’ve become

a c c u s t ome d t o s udden ly ch a n ge s tomorrow. Someone you love has just been diagnosed with a condition or disease that will require around-the-clock care at home. You’ve just joined the 40 million adult Americans who are unpaid caregivers for a loved one. You’re now totally responsible for their welfare and well-being, as well as carrying alone the responsibilities you formerly shared with them. November is National Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the selfless, loving duties that caregivers perform every day. Unfortunately, these duties sometimes can become overwhelming. Too often the role of caregivers is lost in the shadow of their patient’s treatments, doctor visits, and just caring for the patient’s day-to-day activities and functions. Judith Glass is a Licensed Massage Therapist, and while also working in an oncology office, became friends with many of the patients and their full-time, unpaid family caregivers. It was apparent that while the patient was receiving medical and personal attention, the caregivers often neglected their own needs and health. They frequently feel isolated from their friends, neighbors, and even their church community. “This is typical of the life of a caregiver, because they completely focus on the needs of their patient,” said Judith, who is founder and executive director of One Hour for Caregivers, Inc. “The doctor’s role is to prolong life, and the caregiver’s role is to enhance the quality of life for their patient.” Judith, along with Mary Beth Hooker, RN, OCN, discovered that the available help, at least tangible help, for these caregivers seemed limited. As a massage therapist, Judith knows the therapeutic and emotional value of touch, as well as how well massage therapy can reduce stress. Because stress is the number one reason caregivers get sick, the mission of One Hour for Caregivers is to provide, one hour at a time, massage therapy and stress reduction education at no cost to the fulltime, unpaid caregivers of loved ones. “We ask only for referrals from the patients’ physicians, clergy, or social workers who are familiar with that particular caregiver’s role and stress,” said Mary Beth. Everyone in this community already is a caregiver, knows a caregiver, or will 70

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Judith Glass, LMT – Executive Director of One Hour for Caregivers, Inc. become a caregiver. A One Hour for Caregivers board member has a personal reason to be a part of this organization: She neglected her own health while caring for her husband and wants to be sure other caregivers are aware of these risks. One Hour for Caregivers, Inc. received a 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS in 2014 and is preparing to broaden their services. “We have been doing only brief, individual sessions at caregiver support groups and are ready to expand to the full One Hour service in medical offices, churches, and hospitals,” said Judith. “We need support from the community to achieve this. Your tax-deductible contribution will be used to reduce the stress caregivers feel every day and help maintain their personal health while caring for their loved one. Being a relatively new organization, we have several needs that we hope the community will help meet, such as use of a space, the opportunity for us to get the word out by speaking to civic, service, and faith-based organizations, volunteers to help with our future fundraising, and tax-deductible donations.” Each day brings new challenges for caregivers. Some have to leave their jobs to care for their patient, some feel as though

Judith Glass, LMT, and Mary Beth Hooker, RN, OCN – Executive Director and Operations Manager of One Hour for Caregivers, Inc. they have no place to turn, and some are just exhausted. We hope that this community will step forward and help us elevate the status of caregivers and give caregivers the assurance that we care about them. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w. onehour4caregivers.org. To offer suggestions, your time, or your donation, call Judith or Mary Beth at 865-310-8674, or use the email link on the website.

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It’s Easy to Supercharge Your Charitable Giving AS I work with my financial planning clients

to structure their lifetime income and make sure their estate planning is complete, the idea of charitable giving often comes up. Many people say they would like to leave money to their church or favorite charity but don’t want to shortchange their kids or grandkids. Understandably so! But there are great ways to set up charitable giving plans, while you are still living, that will not only benefit your charity, but still provide your family members a tax-free inheritance. If you’re like most people in, or near, retirement, most of your money is probably in 401k’s, IRA’s, and other pre-tax investment accounts. Once you start taking money out of those accounts, it’s fully taxable, and the IRS requires withdrawals to begin no later than age 70 1/2. I call it “the tax time bomb.” What to do? Here’s one real-life example: A 70-year-old client donates $200,000 of IRA money to a Charitable Remainder Trust. He receives an immediate tax deduction for $76,000, and the trust is set up to pay him $14,000/year for 10 years. He uses the $14,000 annually to purchase a 10 year paid-up life insurance policy. At the end of 10 years, his charity is projected to receive $150,000, plus his wife has a $500,000 tax-free life policy. He took a $200,000 fully taxable IRA and turned it into $650,000 of tax-free assets. Pretty powerful tax planning! Because he wants to teach his kids and grandkids the importance of charitable giving, he is going to have the $150,000 paid out to a donor-advised fund, which he and his family will control and decide annually what bequests they will make. That fund will last for future generations to continue the tradition he started. Tax planning and charitable giving is not just for the rich – it’s for anyone who wants to choose where their hard-earned money goes – to taxes or to charities. Whether you have $10,000, $100,000, or $1,000,000, there’s a strategy for you. Call today for a complimentary appointment, or join us on November 19 from 11:30 to 12:30 for our free Lunch ‘n Learn at Lakeside Tavern.

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Ali Swofford SWOFFORD FINANCIAL

WHEN ALI Swofford decided to get

involved in volunteer work, she focused on what she’s most passionate about: Helping animals, seniors, and kids. “I think those three groups can’t champion their needs or causes for themselves,” said Ali, owner of Swofford Financial in Knoxville. “Animals don’t have a voice, seniors may be alone, and kids are young and aren’t always heard by parents or people in authority. So there are three segments of our culture that I would love to do something to make a positive difference.” Ali volunteers with Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT), a program provided by the University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine that fosters pet visitations to nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and anywhere else that a four-legged friend can help someone in need. “It’s a fantastic program, and it’s expanding all across East Tennessee,” said Ali. “Therapy animals, which are really great pets, and their two-legged owners go into elementary schools, and children who won’t read out loud

or are troubled will talk to a dog or cat when they won’t talk to other kids or teachers.” Ali believes animals are beneficial to those in need because they’re totally accepting. “If someone’s going through a really tough time, an animal will sit their head right on your lap and let you pet them,” she said. “It brings people comfort and joy.” On March 31, 2015, KMA will be the venue for the annual “Barbeque, Bidding and Bluegrass” HABIT fundraiser. Guests meet some of the four-legged HABIT animals, learn about the program, eat, listen to music, and have fun. A silent auction – the brainchild of two of Ali’s clients, Craig and Claudia Michalski – features items ranging from painted metal animal yard art to weekend getaways. Individuals and businesses are always needed to sponsor the event and donate items. The last event raised $20,000 for HABIT, and the committee aims to raise $25,000 at the next one. “Like all programs, it costs money to operate,” said Ali. “The dogs, cats, and rabbits have to have behavioral evaluations before they can make visits to hospitals, therapy centers,

(L to R): Craig Hammer, DaVett Jones, Ali Swofford and her pup, Eli, and Anthony Bartl

or schools. Being a financial planner, I knew I could help raise some money for such a worthwhile program.” Ali believes in the therapeutic value of animals so much that she brings her own dog, Eli, into work with her every day. “He greets everyone who comes through the door – clients, friends, the UPS guy,” said Ali. “When we’re talking about financial planning and retirement, those can be some heavy-duty issues. Eli helps folks relax and remember that planning is figuring out how to create the experiences you want with the people (and animals) you love.” Swofford Financial is located at 251 N. Peters Road in Knoxville. For more information, call 865.690.0049 or visit www.swoffordfinancial.com.

Brittany Tate P O S H P E TA L D E S I G N S

AS A YOUNG business owner, Brittany

Tate has her work cut out for her – and she’s all too happy to do it. Brittany, a florist, is the owner of Posh Petal Designs, which has been open for a little more than a month. “My sophomore year in college I decided to take a few advanced design classes in the floral management department,” said Brittany. “I ended up working with the florist on campus right before Valentine’s Day because they needed extra help. The rest is history. I finished my degree and came to Knoxville for my internship at a local wholesale florist.” After earning her bachelor’s degree in horticulture with a concentration in floral management from Mississippi State University, Brittany moved to Knoxville to open her own floral shop. “Every day is different,” she said. “Some days I start off getting orders delivered. Other days I start off meeting different clients about events or weddings they have coming up. Once or twice a week I get in fresh flowers and have to process them to put away in the cooler for future orders. I try to order different products each week to change things up. Most of 72

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the time my days consist of getting new products in the storefront or talking to locals that come in to shop.” One of the biggest challenges Brittany faces is earning customers’ loyalty and respect, especially since she’s just 23 years old. “For the younger generation getting married right now, I feel like they appreciate my age and know I can relate to them,” she said. “For some of the elders in the community, it’s going to be more of a challenge proving my ability (L to R): Sarah Gordon, Brittany Tate, and as a designer and as a business owner. A lot Kate Orso of them have been using the same florist for a long I have always been taught how important time, and I get that, but I it is to build honest and real relationships know I have something new and fresh to bring to with people, and I live by this.” the table. I hope I prove this to them.” store. I have always been taught how imporAll the hard work is worth it when Brittany tant it is to build honest and real relationships gets to design arrangements – her first love. with people, and I live by this.” “I also like ordering new product for the store – it’s like Christmas when the new prodPosh Petal Designs is located at 11414-C uct comes in,” she said. “I also enjoy talking Kingston Pike in Knoxville. For more with my customers, because it helps me know information, call 865.675.3500 or more about what they would like to see in my visit www.poshpetaldesigns.com.

BY TOM IRMEN

Business

Succeeding in a Roller Coaster Marketplace THE LAST five or six years have been a

virtual roller coaster ride for most small business owners. As a business owner for more than three decades, business has always been tumultuous, but this most recent recession has certainly served to accentuate these common marketplace swings. But innovative, forward thinking entrepreneurs have taken advantage of today’s marketplace conditions while other small business owners have chosen instead to become victims of our recession. One innovative entrepreneur, the owner of a retail printing store, introduced a new technology that resulted in a while-you-wait printing advantage that allowed its retail customers the opportunity to wait five to 10 minutes for their printing order rather than to have to return days later. Customers loved the convenience. In fact, only months later, sales from this new technology eclipsed existing

Can innovation change your business? Absolutely! sales from the former printing technology offered by this printer. This same print store owner also introduced free pickup and delivery for its customers. Recognizing that the owner was unfamiliar with many of their customers’ businesses, the owner elected to make these deliveries personally. The owner now had the opportunity to visit customers and learn more about their businesses and to discover all the missed opportunities for additional sales that existed. Sales began to rise precipitously. In fact, this

printer received two orders from one client that totaled more than three times the printer’s average total monthly sales volume. Just 18 months after this printer initiated these innovations, this franchised printer became the third fastest growing printing store out of more than 1,000 locations nationally. This owner was also able to sell this business for 350% more than the original purchase price paid after only three-and-ahalf years. Can innovation change your business? Absolutely! But first you have to decide not to become a victim. Secondly, you have to determine just how to break out. What are your customers telling, and what are other similar breakaway companies in other cities doing? Watch and listen carefully for the answer.

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

The Towel or the Title MY HUSBAND and

I have gotten to know the There is nothing wrong manager at our favorite with being the boss and restaurant. Because we are taking charge, but often frequent patrons, he always makes a point to personally the best way to lead others greet us. Even though the is to know when it’s time coat and tie differentiate him from the wait staff, he to trade in the title for a is quick to take our order if towel and join the team. there appears to be any sign of a wait. He has no problem overlooking his title and putting on a towel to serve as needed. did he help, but he seemed to enjoy it. As a My first boss was a bank president. As a matter of fact, he seemed to enjoy everything young head teller, it was my job to ensure he did. He did not mind overlooking his title at the end of the day our numbers were in for a towel to serve as needed. balance. If there was an error, it was my We’ve all had bosses – good ones, bad ones, responsibility to find it before leaving. and a few along the way who cared more Thankfully our bank president did not see it about the title than the people under their that way. If out of balance, he helped. Using supervision. During the span of our careers, calculators, listing checks, and counting bills, we have been left no choice but to serve under he would work with us until we found and that type of leadership. While it can be done, corrected our error. Even though years ago, I we don’t typically develop that same sense of don’t recall one time when he left us to figure loyalty to that position as we do someone who it out alone. “Come on sport, we can do this!” I is willing to serve alongside us when needed. recall him saying on a regular basis. Not only Leadership is influence. One of my

toughest bosses taught me that titles don’t mean anything until you’ve earned the respect of those you lead. “You grow into your title. Yes, I promoted you, but it’s your job to lead in such a way they will follow you.” That took years to understand. My assumption was that if I was the boss, they had to follow. Technically that may hold some truth, but until I put the towel above my title, few respected my position of authority. Leadership can be learned. Leaders with the most positive influence are those who care about their people, enjoy their work, yet are unashamed to serve when and how needed. Those are who others choose to follow. We all lead. Sometimes it’s from a corner office. Often big decisions must be made from a position of confident authority. There is nothing wrong with being the boss and taking charge, but often the best way to lead others is to know when it’s time to trade in the title for a towel and join the team. Beth Townsend is a dynamic freelance speaker and writer and can be reached at 225.910.7426. Follow her blog at http://bethtownsend.wordpress.com. November 2014 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE

Family Life

BY W E N DY JAC K S O N

Preparing for Houseguests During the Holidays ARE HOUSEGUESTS coming to your

home this holiday season? If so, don’t panic. Here’s a checklist so you can have your home, yourself, and your children ready for guests and all the busyness they bring. Preparing the Guestroom and Bathroom If you have a guestroom and bath, it will be easy to get them ready for your company. If you don’t have either, you’ll have to either evict a child from their bedroom or make a bedroom in a den or office. Whichever route you take, here are some things to do to accommodate your guests: » Keep extra blankets and pillows on hand for a guest who may like extra warmth at night. » Make sure the room has a lamp, alarm clock, radio or TV, and magazines. » Keep towels and washcloths stocked, and show your guests where to locate them. » Keep fresh soap in the shower and on the sink. Provide shampoo, conditioner, and a hair dryer. Keep toothpaste and a new, wrapped toothbrush for each guest in the bathroom drawer. » Keep a clean water glass in the bathroom. » Put a box of tissues and a wastebasket in the bathroom. Keep extra toilet paper under the sink.

Preparing Yourself for Houseguests With a little planning, you can be relaxed and ready to visit when your guests arrive. Here are steps you can take to prepare yourself for houseguests: » Don’t wait until the last minute to food shop. If possible, cook a few things in advance and freeze them. This will save time when your guests arrive. It will also enable you to visit instead of being locked in the kitchen. » Try to have something planned for you and your guests to do. Nothing is more uncomfortable than having bored guests and no plan of action. » If you have to work while your guests are visiting, create a list of local places they may be interested in visiting, including places to sightsee, cultural activities, and even restaurants or bars. » Don’t plan on doing everything for your guests. When they offer to clean up or run an errand for you, let them. Preparing Your Children for Houseguests Prepare your children for houseguests before they arrive. Here are some tips to help them make it through a lengthy guest visit: » Give your children the information they need to know – who will be coming, when

they’ll be coming, and how long they’ll be staying. » Tell your children where everyone will be sleeping, especially if they’re being displaced from their rooms. » Protect your children’s possessions. This is especially important if your houseguests are bringing children of their own to visit. Allow your children to put away a few things they don’t want played with. Children shouldn’t be expected to share absolutely everything they own. » Have snacks on hand if meals are running late. Hungry kids can turn into whiners very fast. Having houseguests during the holidays is a great way to make family memories. A little preparation can go a long way to ensure that everyone’s experience is as positive as possible. 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

Memorial/Funeral Service Etiquette I UNDERSTAND this isn’t going to be our

favorite topic, but it’s really necessary. Allow me to give an example of why. Recently I attended a memorial service for someone. There were many in attendance, which I’m sure was so appreciated by the family. When I arrived, the line was quite long to visit with the family to give condolences. Typically a long receiving line at a memorial service shouldn’t be a matter of concern, as it should move very quickly. However, this line moved extremely slow. I soon realized that visitors were spending five to eight minutes with the bereaved. This was entirely too long. Why? Because it’s exhausting, both physically and emotionally, for the family to greet so many people. This isn’t the appropriate time to catch up on the latest news regarding your family. It’s a time to simply give a smile, hug, or handshake and express with brief but sincere words your condolences. For instance, “Martha, I am so very sorry for your loss. I love you and your family, and know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.” Then move on. If you have a more intimate relationship 74

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with the bereaved, then perhaps you can offer your condolences in a more familiar manner, but it should still be very brief. Due to the length everyone was taking with this family, funeral attendants had to get a chair for the wife of the deceased because her legs were giving out, and the service started one hour late. Perhaps in the coming weeks after a passing, you could reach out to the bereaved and visit them in their home for a more lengthy visit. Here are a few other things to remember: » Your dress should reflect your feelings for the deceased. Flip flops, revealing attire, t-shirts, baseball caps, etc. are not appropriate. » Be on time. If there’s a service immediately following the receiving of friends, then plan on arriving at least 45 minutes prior to the time of the service starting. Oftentimes family is removed from the room to rest and have a break up to 30 minutes prior to the service, so if you wait too long, you may miss them. » Bringing children to a funeral or memorial service is appropriate if they can sit quietly for extended periods of time. It’s very inappropriate to allow children to roam around the room unattended. They should stay at the

side of their parent or other adult family member. » Speak reverently at all times within the walls of the service area. Sometimes it’s difficult to remain quiet, because we often see people we haven’t seen in years, and there’s a bit of excitement over these sweet reunions. However, we must remain respectful and reverent for those who are in mourning. As with all things, let’s teach our children these important etiquette considerations so they, like us, can send a message to those around them that we care and we value them.

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

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

WE OFTEN find that our neck and chest

are left out of the daily skin care regimen, which means they are showing age at a much faster rate than our face. Clothing often exposes the chest to the sun, making it vulnerable to sun damage and signs of aging just like the face. It’s time to treat your chest as well as you do your face. While there are many energy-based devices on the market that are used to treat wrinkles and lines on various surfaces of the skin, Ultherapy Décolletege Treatment is now the ONLY non-invasive procedure specifically indicated by the FDA to improve lines and wrinkles on the chest.

The Ultherapy Décolletage Treatment is a safe, non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that takes only 30 minutes. With one single procedure, patients notice improvement in lines and wrinkles on the chest by using safe ultrasound that stimulates the body’s natural collagen production. In addition to Ultherapy Décolletage Treatment, Ultherapy remains the only noninvasive procedure FDA cleared to lift skin on the neck, under the chin, and brow. Ultherapy is able to do this by going deeper into the tissue than lasers and radio frequency without injuring the surface of the skin. Another factor that promotes safety and

Before Ultherapy

Join us for our 11th Glammiversary Party on Thursday, November 6, from 5-8 pm at our west location. maximize results is that with Ultherapy, we can visualize the targeted areas. Results will unfold during the course of two to three months, with maximum improvement at six months. Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound technology to bypass the delicate upper layers of skin and target deeper tissues. Think of a magnifying glass’s ability to focus sunlight into an extremely high temperature point capable of burning. This is similar to how Ultherapy works. While ultrasound technology does not duplicate the results of plastic surgery, Ultherapy is an inviting alternative for those who are not yet ready or who are not candidates for surgery. Please call Southeastern Dermatology Consultants to schedule a complimentary consultation, and discover which procedures are a good option for you. Southeastern Dermatology Consultants is proud to be the premier provider of Ultherapy treatments in Knoxville.

Southeastern Dermatology Consultants

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

After Ultherapy

LIPOSONIX® - 1 TREATMENT, 1 HOUR, 1 SIZE SMALLER Do you have areas of unwanted fat around your abdomen or love handles that you can’t seem to get rid of, even with diet and exercise? If so, the Liposonix treatment may be the perfect fit for you. The Liposonix® treatment is a non-surgical fat reduction procedure that uses advanced ultrasound technology to permanently destroy unwanted abdominal fat just beneath the skin.

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

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