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50 Years of Play

Photos courtesy Cumberland County Playhouse

Paul Crabtree directs youngsters in the “Perils of Pinocchio.” The youth production led to the formation of a professional theater in rural Cumberland County. “The involvement of a hundred Tennessee mountain children and their families created a firestorm of community excitement and participation,” Jim Crabtree said.

Temporary move leads to 50 years of local theater at Cumberland County Playhouse

By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Chronicle correspondent

“No one had intended to start a theatre,” said Jim Crabtree of the first project, The Perils of Pinocchio, which came to fruition casting area school children into the glow of a limelight fire that blazed across the Cumberland Plateau and has burned bright for the past 50 years.

It was 1963. The Perils of Pinocchio was a community-wide production, directed by Paul Crabtree and held in the old auditorium in the Crossville Junior High School, now the Justice Center. It was the first of many events that transpired into the establishment of the Cumberland County Playhouse (CCP).

Initially, when Paul and Mary Crabtree hauled their seven children to Crossville. The move was meant to be temporary. The TV show in Hollywood that Paul Crabtree had been writing for was cancelled and Mary’s acting career had understandably been sidetracked by the births of seven children. Little did

they realize, the move was one event that would cause a shockwave of insurmountable opportunity.

“He was looking for the perfect place to park seven children,” noted Jim Crabtree, who was the baby of the family.

Mary Ducey Crabtree’s family was from here and it was home in a lot of ways as they were used to visiting grandparents on the way from New York to Florida.

Referring to himself as a theater brat, Jim Crabtree stated that he grew up all over the country and had attended 15 different schools.

“What we found here, what I found that I had never experienced before — a hometown. I think it was something about Pinocchio, the involvement of kids and teenagers and adults, the involvement of families — caught the imagination and enthusiasm of the community in a very powerful and tangible way.”

Upon their arrival, community members approached Paul Crabtree knowing of his background in theater and the entertainment business. They asked him if he would share his talents with the

schools in some way. Paul Crabtree set in motion the motivation, organization and production tools to put on the show at the Junior High School. “The involvement of a hundred Tennessee mountain children and their families created a firestorm of community excitement and participation and unity,” said Crabtree. “The community gets behind its kids and its families.”

Community leaders, especially the leading ladies of the community, became directly involved in the first project and became mainstays that aided in later founding CCP. Among many others, Martha Hill with her interior decorating background, the late Grace Harrison with her artistic abilities and painting, and Rose Stewart directing the music, each bringing their incredible talents and setting the scenery and the music for that first production of Pinocchio.

“The community got involved in The Perils of Pinocchio because their children got involved in it. And because it turned out to be a pretty darn good show,” said Crabtree. “I guess it was surprisingly good to everybody and people

actually wanted to come see it. It attracted a lot of news attention.”

And the first production begot the second and so on. And to this corner of the humble plateau was added an educational venue of the arts and entertainment, the likes of which these parts had never seen before. “[The Playhouse] is very much, in my view, what the founding families hoped might happen,” said Crabtree.

It was a new kind of opportunity for direct involvement. It was a new kind of opportunity for entertainment right here in their hometown. It was a new kind of participatory education for many people and for their children.

The economic and business leadership of the community began to respond and support the efforts of the group, encouraging them further to continue this work. They asked Paul Crabtree what could they do to keep it going and he told them they would have to build a theater.

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Students at Roane State’s Cumberland County campus can take a variety of courses and have access to science labs, computer labs and plenty of one-on-one help from faculty and staff.

RSCC promotes education, economic development Roane State Community College’s Cumberland County campus has become an impressive education and economic development resource that provides college students with an affordable path to a degree, gives high school students a head start on college and helps budding entrepreneurs succeed.

With 600 students, the Cumberland County Higher Education Center is Roane State’s third-largest campus. The class selection at the campus allows students to complete many degree requirements without having to travel to another Roane State location. Courses in dozens of subjects are available including business, science, art, education, English, computer science, criminal justice, music, speech, foreign languages and more.

Because community college tuition is about half of four-year schools, having access to college courses at the Cumberland County campus means students can receive an affordable, high-quality college education close to home. Plus, the Tennessee Transfer Pathways ensure guaranteed, clearcut roadmaps to bachelor’s degree programs at state universities.

Many students are not waiting until college to take advantage of the education opportunities available at Roane State. More and more Cumberland County high school students choose to take dual studies classes at Roane State.

Dual studies classes allow high school students to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time. The dual

studies program benefits students because students gain confidence that they can manage college-level work. Research shows that students who take dual enrollment in high school maintain higher GPAs in college than students who do not participate.

Completing college credit in high school also helps families save on future tuition costs. High school students in Cumberland County can choose from a variety of college-level classes offered through Roane State.

The Cumberland County campus’s reach, however, includes more than academic offerings. The campus is home to the Cumberland Business Incubator (CBI), which promotes economic growth in the region by supporting small businesses. The CBI hosts networking events and rel-

evant workshops every month. For more information about the Cumberland Business Incubator, call (931) 456-4910 or visit www.cumberlandincubator.com.

For more information about Roane State’s Cumberland County campus, call (931) 456-9880.

Roane State is one of Tennessee’s Community Colleges, a system of 13 colleges offering a highquality, affordable, convenient and personal education to prepare students to achieve their educational and career goals in two years or less. All colleges in the system offer associate degree and certificate programs, workforce development programs and transfer pathways to four-year degrees. For more information, please visit tncommunitycolleges.org.

Tabor Consulting offers businesses IT management The Tabor Consulting Group is an information technology management firm based in Crossville that provides outsourced comprehensive IT management to businesses in the Middle and East Tennessee areas that are large enough to benefit from comprehensive IT management, but may not necessarily be large enough to justify a full-time, in-house IT staff.

But what is “outsourced comprehensive IT management”?

In today’s world, technology and communications are a critical part of business. All of the things that make up a businesses’ computer and communications infrastructure such as networks, servers, workstations, cell phones, Web sites and e-mail are called “IT” or “Information Technology.” When the IT structure of a business fails, it means lost revenue and a tarnished image.

To combat this, larger organizations employ dedicated people known as an IT staff. This group of people is responsible for coordinating and managing that organization’s computers systems and keeping the employees trained on its use. Sadly, this high level of service and expertise has often been out of the reach of small and medium sized businesses. All too often, smaller businesses are left to themselves to try and cobble together hardware and services for their business. When things fail, the job of “fixing” computers glitches defaults to someone in the business who has other pressing responsibili-

ties, wasting hours of valuable time.

“Outsourced comprehensive IT management” provides small and medium size businesses with all the benefits of having a dedicated IT staff, but without the cost of having dedicated employees.

As providers of “Outsourced comprehensive IT management,” The Tabor Consulting Group (TCG) fills this need for small businesses by taking on the responsibility to ensure that all elements of technology work together. TCG also provides preventative maintenance to correct small issues before they become large ones.

TCG takes a more holistic approach to technology. They seek to not only “make things work” but also to ensure that the people who work with it have a comfortable understanding with it.

TCG is more then just a computer repair service.

Their engineers, specialist, and partners come from a wide variety of technology fields and came bring whatever expertise is necessary to a problem or opportunity. They take the time to become invested in the success of their clients.

Although TCG focuses on business, they can also aid individual users. They have engineers who take the time to help with with home computers, as well.

They understand that businesses are made up of people too, and the employees of small businesses who use TCG for their IT management can also take advantage of their expertise

CARC urgently needs volunteers

The Cumberland Adult Reading Council (CARC) urgently needs volunteer tutors. Volunteers don’t have to be bilingual or have previous teaching experience. CARC provides all the materials and training and matches the tutors with their students. If interested in becoming a tutor, call 337-5809 or email carcliteracy@gmail.com.

Help CARC in another way by providing a tax-deductible donation, which will be used to cover the cost of books and computer software, becoming a member ($25 fee) or helping them with fundraisers and grant writing. Their office is at the Gateway Education Center, 1 Goodwin Circle. Mail contributions, payable to The Cumberland Adult Reading Council, to P.O. Box 3723, Crossville, TN, 38557.

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While technology is the businesses of TCG, service and community involvement are their passions. The people of TCG serve as officers and boardmembers to local non-profits in both Cumberland County and East Tennessee. Employees of TCG are given time and encouraged to participate in local community service and to volunteer.

TCG has several active projects to give back to

Crossville including partnerships with the United Fund of Cumberland County to provide donated computers and technology to help the community. They also provide IT and hosting services to help find missing and exploited children through Scott Davis’s online video production, “The Missing.” TCG provides free and discount services to other organizations and individuals who also seek to help make Cumberland County a better place.

Crossville Heating and Cooling offers a number of ways homeowners can reduce energy bills without sacrificing home comfort.

“With energy costs on the rise, we understand how important efficiency and comfort are, especially in this tight economy,” said Richard Gilmer, owner of the locally owned and operated company. “Some improvements can be done for a small investment while others require a larger investment and offer corresponding returns.”

Crossville Heating and Cooling carries the Infinity heat pump by Carrier with Greenspeed intelligence.

This model offers the highest heating efficiency in its class. Its amazing 13 HSPF heating efficiency is 29 percent more efficient than the nearest competitor and it is up to 68 percent more efficient than some others on the market.

“That could cut your heating bill by more than half,” Gilmer said.

A satisfied customer reported she saved $1,075 on her energy bill and saved $607.74 on her gas bill, for a total savings of $1,682 in only one year.

“With savings like that, her unit will have paid for itself in a few years and continue to pay her back for the duration of her 10-year worry-free warranty,” Gilmer said.

Crossville Heating and Cooling can also offer improved indoor air quality.

“With the odd weather we’ve been having this year, there are many who have gotten sick or are having more severe allergies than normal,” Gilmer said.

“Indoor air quality isn’t anything new, but we are happy to offer our expertise and a wide variety of products that can help keep the sickness away and keep aller-

gies to a minimum.”

Customer service and professionalism are key values of Gilmer, who himself lives in Fairfield Glade.

“We care about Crossville and believe that integrity, professionalism and customer service is the only way to maintain a great reputation,” Gilmer said.

That great service is also backed by a great product warranty, with regular maintenance included.

That service has also garnered Crossville Heating and Cooling several acknowledgements from the community, including the Crossville Chronicle’s Reader’s Choice Award, 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, based on unbiased reviews of Angie’s List members, and the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Carrier President’s Award, presented to less than 1 percent of dealers in the United States.

“We are proud to bring this award home to Crossville for four years in a row,” Gilmer said.

“For the President’s Award, it’s customer satisfaction, not just the sale, that counts. That’s why we strive to provide personal follow-up service and quick, knowledgeable solutions for your home comfort problems,” explained Bob McDonough, president of Carrier Corp.

To stay on the cutting edge of advancements in the industry and provide better service to customers, the technicians at Crossville Heating and Cooling keep ahead of the industry with specialized training.

To learn more about Crossville Heating and Cooling, or to see how they could help with your home heating and cooling and indoor air quality needs, call 484-0004 or stop by the office at 1853 Peavine Rd., Suite 101.

Become ham radio operator

The Cumberland Plateau Amateur Radio Club invites everyone to visit them at one of their monthly meetings and find out how to become an amateur radio operator.

Licensed hams new to the area are also welcome to join the group. They meet at the Fair Park Senior Center, 1433 Livingston Rd., across from the Cumberland County Fairgrounds, on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

For more information, call 287-0195.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle Single-stream recycling program has potential to save county on solid waste disposal costs

By Gary Nelson

Chronicle senior staffwriter

A new single-stream recycling program is up and running at the Cumberland County Recycling Center.

The county began operating the new line in March 2014.

“I think we’re going to be able to save the county a lot of money with this program in the long run,” Mike Harvel, Cumberland County Solid Waste and Recycling Center director, said.

Harvel is a former 7th District Cumberland County commissioner.

The single-stream recycling program is a system in which all recyclables, including newspaper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum, junk mail and steel cans, are placed into one single bin or bag.

County residents are encouraged to put all of their recyclable items into one box, or paper bags, and take them either to their convenience centers, which are operated by the county, or to bring them to the Cumberland County Recycling Center.

The items are then dumped into a loading dock area and sorted and separated on a conveyor belt by county employees and community service workers. The items are then sold in bulk to recycling companies by the county.

Since the county landfill closed, the county has had to pay tipping fees to a third party company that operates a transfer station.

The single stream recycling system helps reduce tipping fee costs for the county and saves landfill space, according to Harvel.

Currently the county is only handling its own recyclable materials, but Harvel and Cumberland County Solid Waste Assistant Director Tom Breeden and Cumberland County Mayor Kenneth Carey Jr. are working on partnerships with the city of Crossville, Fairfield Glade and other communities to implement recycling programs and bring their recyclables to the recycling center.

A partnership with the city of Crossville is in an early pilot stage. The city is collecting recyclables from residents and bringing them to the center.

Harvel said at this point It saves the city on tipping fees and in the near future they decide whether or not they will enter into a partnership.

The county was recently approved for a state grant to purchase new truck scales for the center.

Harvel said he hopes those will be installed by April of this year. The scales will help to enable partnerships with third party haulers who will then be able to bring their recyclables from Cumberland County.

Harvel anticipates the Cumberland County Recycling Center will work as a hub in Crossville.

The county recycling center is also working with industries in the county to take their recyclable waste such as cardboard and other recyclable materials.

Harvel said, “It’s important that people understand we’re not talking about household garbage here. This is just for recyclables.”

He further explained at this point the county only has a market for number one and number two plastic containers, such as clear plastic bottles and milk containers, steel cans and aluminum, newspaper, junk mail and cardboard.

“Any and all of those items can be thrown in together into one bin and we will separate them here,” Harvel said. “We don’t take number three, four, five, six or seven plastic or glass in the single stream line.”

The recycling center does take glass, but that’s separate from the single stream line.

“We want to make sure people know to keep their glass separate from the rest of the recyclables,” Harvel said.

He said eventually the recycling center plans to organize and offer classes about the single-stream recycling process to the public.

Cumberland County was awarded several grants from the state totaling more than $300,000 last year to implement the single-stream recycling line.

In addition to regular county employees, the center also uses community service workers to help run the single-stream line.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) also awards a litter grant annually and Cumberland County has been a recipient of the grant for many years. In 2014 the county received $52,000.

Cumberland County was also one of two counties highlighted by TDOT for its single-stream recycling line and using some of the funding from the litter grant to develop and publish a brochure to be distributed at schools and various community events and meetings. The slogan on the brochure is “Volunteer to Make a Difference.”

The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is distributing the brochure in the business community to stress the economic impacts of litter.

Harvel and the county are encouraging everyone to take advantage of the single-stream recycling line and said if anyone has any questions about the single-stream recycling program, or process, they can call the recycling center during office hours between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Cumberland County Recycling Center is at 96 Maryetta St. in Crossville, just off Hwy. 70 N. n Gary Nelson may be reached at gnelson@ crossville-chronicle.com.

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The cardboard is separated and then loaded onto a cardboard bailer by a skid-loader. The bailer then puts together blocks of smashed cardboard which are weighed and stacked. The same is done with metal and plastic.

Mike Harvel, Cumberland County Solid Waste and Recycling Center director, guides a truck hauling cardboard in from Royal Oak Charcoal.

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“We will continue addgrown its studio space and If you prefer to eat at non relocated to Crosshas relocated to serve more ing weekly classes to meet a locally-owned establish- ville from Vero Beach, children and adults with a the needs of our students,” ment instead of a chain, the FL, it offers upscale but wide range of dance and said Carol Ann. “We plan Canon Restaurant Group casual dining. There are to have master classes and has three locations serving daily specials at both lunch fitness classes.

“We began in January of guest teachers and we hope the Crossville area: The and dinner. The famously 2014 with one class of pre- to increase our staff, as Beef and Barrel Restaurant delicious soups are homeschoolers to test the mar- well.” and Lounge at 1112 West made in house with only A spring recital is set Ave., The Blind Zebra the finest ingredients, the ket,” explained owner and instructor Aven Chadwell. May 2 at the Palace The- Sports Bar & Grill at 287 steaks are all hand-cut, “That summer, we offered atre, with showtimes at 3 Hwy. 70 E. and Red’s Ale and the wings, the ribs three week-long camps that and 7 p.m. Summer camps House at 36 Drew Howard and the burgers are wideproved to be very success- are also planned again this Rd. off Peavine Road in ly thought of as the best in year, with the return of the Fairfield Glade. ful.” town. Beef and Barrel also In August 2014, Aven very popular Little PrinBruce Cannon, owner, offers plenty of delicious and Carol Ann Chadwell, cess Camp and Camp Mini said, “We strive to give seafood options, gourmet manager, launched a full Mat. In addition, ABC all of our guests a unique salads, and a fully-stocked program of classes for Dance Academy will host and pleasant dining and bar. The Beef and Barrel students ages two and a Frozen camp and Little entertainment experience. is open Monday-Thursday up. Aven provides dance Divas camp.

Whether you are one of our from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and “Our mission is to pro- treasured regulars, new to Friday and Saturday from instruction at multiple levels and offers adult fit- vide dancers with a com- the area, or a local we just 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The resness classes in barre fit- prehensive artistic educa- haven’t met yet, we will do taurant is closed on Sunness, yoga, Pilates, Zumba tion that fosters excellence our very best to make your days. and dance. The response in all forms of dance in experience with us one you The Blind Zebra Sports was overwhelming and the a nurturing environment,” will want to repeat time Bar and Grill is “Crossbusiness outgrew its origi- Aven said. “We would like and again.” ville’s only true sports bar,” nal space, necessitating a to share the arts with local Beef and Barrel Restau- with 10 flat screen TV’s move to a larger space out- students and those who live rant and Lounge is the flag- showing all major sportfitted with Harlequin dance in surrounding counties.” ship restaurant of Cannon’s ing events, many of which Private lessons are Restaurant group. Opened you can’t see anywhere flooring and ballet barres.

The new location opened also offered, providing an in 2006 shortly after Can- else. No matter where your opportunity for adults with Jan. 5, 2015.

“The interior was com- busy schedules to enjoy pletely remodeled to house dance even if they cannot a state of the art dance make group classes. Aven studio,” Aven said. “This also offers private lessons professional flooring is the for all types of dance. At same flooring used by the times, students take advanAre you looking for air and hotel packages to top studios in the world, tage of this opportunity to including the American focus on particular skills laughter, fun and a memo- Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Ballet Theater, New York they are trying to master or rable experience via motor Tahoe several times each year. Trips include a tour City Ballet, the Joffrey and simply to have more atten- coach?

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Whether you are a the newly resurfaced park- Call 707-2908 or email giving away great prizes senior, member of the Red ing lot that is well lit and abcdanceacad@gmail.com during the trip.

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Msjo’s Tours picks up in Belmont University in 111 Cumberland Plaza.

The company also offers Dayton, Spring City, Cross2013, where she majored in art history and minored in dance. In addition to her training at Belmont and being in the Belmont Dance Company during her four years of college, she studied at the School of Nashville Ballet and Vanderbilt University for four years. She trained for six weeks at the prestigious American Dance Festival held at Duke University and continues her training every year in New York.

Aven is also the coach for the SMHS dance team.

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Canon Restaurant Group offers three locations for local dining hometown may be, chances are you’ll be able to watch your favorite sports team at “The Zebra.” In addition, The Blind Zebra offers the same great wings and burgers as The Beef and Barrel, along with other great sports bar fare, such as nachos, stuffed potato skins and fresh salads.

Tuesday Night is “Ribeye Night.” The fully-stocked bar boasts 16 beers on tap.

The Blind Zebra is a 21 and over only venue, with a very spacious back deck which features live entertainment in the warmer months. The Zebra is open 7-days a week beginning at 11 a.m. and is open late every night.

Finally, The Cannon Group’s Fairfield Glade location, Red’s Ale House, features a dining room as well as a separate pub with 20 beers on tap. Wine and liquor can be brought in by patrons for a reasonable corking and/or set-up fee.

It’s very popular with local golfers and, like the other two locations, Red’s offers those great wings and burgers as well as pizza, pasta, and a variety of platters and sandwiches. Also, Red’s delivers to the Fairfield Glade area, not just pizza, but anything on the menu! There is karaoke in the pub every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m. Red’s also offers breakfast on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner are served Tuesday-Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. Red’s is closed on Mondays.

“Whichever location you choose to go to, my staff and I will strive to make it a relaxing, pleasant, and, of course, delicious experience for you. We want your repeat business, and we’re willing to earn it by keeping all of our guests happy.

Come in and give us a try, you won’t be disappointed.” said Cannon.

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The board of directors, staff and volunteers of Cumberland Good Samaritans have a mission to serve the unmet needs of the people of Cumberland County. The organization strives each day to take one need at a time and determine what can be done to improve that person’s circumstance or situation. Good Samaritans has been “Making a Difference” for over 30 years.

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Business, Industry & Community • 5C

Take a new look at Meadow Park Lake New Soldier’s Trail offers chance to see more of natural beauty, wildlife of scenic lake

In the summer of 1939, a residents take advantage of gala celebration saw a crowd the natural beauty offered of thousands in attendance at Meadow Park Lake led for the dedication of Mead- the Friends of Crossville ow Park Lake. A parade Trails to partner with the through downtown Cross- city of Crossville to build a ville led to the new water- woodland trail on the propsupply lake where the cel- erty. The first one, Soldier’s ebration continued. There was music and food and dignitaries attending from near and far. Residents of the small town enjoyed swimming and boat races on the new 270-acre lake that was built to offer safe and secure water service to the growing community. Among the natural inhabitants of the Today, Mead- Meadow Park Lake area are an Ameriow Park Lake can Bald Eagle and a goat. provides much of the drinking water for the city of Crossville and its utility district customers, with a water treatment facility nearby to treat the water.

The lake, however, remains relatively undeveloped. A busy marina serves the boaters and fishermen who frephotos submitted quent the water, Volunteers with Friends of Crossville Trails gave of their time to build the trail. Work included cutting a path which is home to through the woods, marking the trail and removing topsoil to aid maintenance and hamper regrowth along the large mouth bass, catfish, Beach Trail, is currently trail. crappie and bream. That’s under construction and open The park offers boat rent- 1 through Memorial Day, 6 The office and bait shop the lake to bathe. just the beginning of the to the public.

Enjoy a hike on this al, camping, cabins and a.m. to 11 p.m. from Memo- is open from 6 a.m. to 7 Volunteers began work on wildlife that calls the lake home, with beavers, water the 1.7-mile loop that begins beautiful trail and keep a shelters. There is a daily rial Day through Labor Day p.m. daily May 20 through otters and even a bald eagle and ends at the entrance look out for the deer and park and lake permit charge weekend; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Labor Day, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. road to the park area. After wild turkey or perhaps even for county and non-county from Labor Day through Labor Day through Oct. 30, spotted in the area.

There are also several six work sessions where vol- an osprey or bald eagle soar- residents. The park is open Oct. 30 and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 picnic facilities, but the lake unteers cut back vegetation ing over the water. Trails are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. April Oct. 31 through March 31. through March 31. area remains mostly unde- and removed roots and top- open 6 a.m. to dusk.

Meadow Park Lake is on veloped. No homes dot the soil, the trail has been clearshores of the lake and it is ly marked and is open to the City Lake Rd. From Interdifficult to reach most areas. public. The city has con- state 40 Exit 322 (Peavine The dam is a barrier to pub- structed a parking lot for Rd.), follow S.R. 101 through Crossville to City lic access to the far side of visitors.

The trail takes its name Lake Rd. and turn right. the lake, though there are tentative plans to build a from some of the history of There is a directional sign footbridge and open the nat- the area. During World War for the park at this intersecII, prisoners of war at Camp tion. The park is at the end ural area to more visitors.

The desire to have more Crossville were marched to of the road, about 1.4 miles.

Soldier’s Trail is a 1.7-mile loop trail accessible from a parking area just off the lake access road before you enter the park area. The trail is available from 6 a.m. to dusk.

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www.crossville-chronicle.com • Friday, February 27, 2015

Bilbrey Funeral Home has served the needs of families in Cumberland County since 1914 and for three generations. Above, H.I. and Mary Bilbrey. At right, Lewis Bohannon. At far right is Frank Bohannon.

Bilbrey Funeral Home has served area families for three generations, 101 years For three generations and 101 years, Bilbrey Funeral Home has offered compassionate service to grieving families.

Current owner Frank Bohannon and his staff provide dignified, affordable service to families of all faiths, offering a full service or a simple funeral within the means of every family.

“My family has served Cumberland County for three generations with a long-term outlook, offering personal and professional services to all our people,” Bohannon said.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was

founded in 1914 on Crossville’s Main St. by Kasper Bilbrey. He was later joined by his young brother, H.I. “Italy” Bilbrey. The brothers sold caskets and funeral paraphernalia out of the mechantile store they operated. Italy Bilbrey practiced the art of embalming on the second floor of the business.

In 1938, Lewis H. Bohannon married Kasper’s daughter, Mildred F. Bilbrey. The couple bought Kasper’s interest in the business and partnered with H.I. Bilbrey and the business moved to its current location on E. Adams

St. in 1938.

Since that time, the building has expanded to meet the changing needs of the community. In 1960, a chapel was built. A second chapel was added in 1984. In 2002, a major expansion project added a lobby wing, a kitchen and dining area and two state rooms.

After World War II, Lewis Bohannon began to take over the reins of the business and Italy Bilbrey eyed retirement.

In 1980, Frank Bilbrey Bohannon returned from the U.S. Air Force and began taking over the day-to-day management of the

business. Today, Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc., has grown into Crossville’s largest and most upto-date funeral business in the region.

The professional staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide families competent, prompt and compassionate service during their time of need.

The final tribute to a loved one is conducted to the personal wishes of each individual family.

The directors will gladly answer questions regarding preplanning or specific funeral services, including mausoleum,

cemetery or cremation needs.

Bilbrey Funeral Home also operates Green Acres Memory Gardens, which was established by the late Lewis Bohannon. It is a perpetual care cemetery preferred by hundreds in the local area. It is maintained by an experienced staff under the supervision of Frank Bilbrey Bohannon.

Information regarding availability of lots and perpetual care can be obtained at the office at Bilbrey Funeral Home, 76 E. Adams St., or by calling (931) 484-6119.

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MSW offers renovation solutions indoors and out Harry McCulley, president of McCulley Siding & Windows (MSW), started his business in 1989 in Crossville. He utilized the local Waffle House to meet with his installers and hold other business meetings. The business was successful and began to grow.

McCulley rented property until he was able to purchase the current property at 152 W. First St. McCulley has put together a successful team to help continue the growth and expansion of his company. The team includes: Diane Barrett, office manager; Kim Dixon, assistant office manage; Mike Storey, Dennis Robinson, Reece McNulty, Rusty Temple and Elijah Ridley, remodel and design consultants; and Rick Heuser, master carpenter. Shane Ridley, with more than 27 years in the remodeling industry, joined MSW’s team January 2013 as general manager.

MSW is a residntial and commercial home improvement company offering Everlast exterior cladding, vinyl siding, high energy efficient vinyl windows, steel and fiberglass entry doors, vinyl decks and Duradek (a waterproof deck system), vinyl and aluminum railing of all types, Betterliving vinyl sunrooms, Betterliving vinyl enclosures, Betterliving screen rooms and Betterliving screen enclosures.

MSW also provides retractable awnings, solar shades and patio covers.

MSW Bath Solutions (a division of MSW) was introduced in the third quarter of 2013. Only the highest quality virgin acrylic is used for the wet areas with Silver Shield technology that keeps bathrooms maintenance-, moldand mildew-free, and all backed by a lifetime warranty. Not only can you rest easy with the material being used, but also by the installer doing the work. Andy Artibee is an employee of MSW, not a sub-contractor, and has been factory trained by the manufacturer. Customers can have confidence that MSW specializes in all that it does.

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The flooring system also has a unique time released water evaporation system due to the VersaWalk Universal Underlayment. This product was chosen specifically for its ability to absorb five times its own weight in water without swelling or deterioration, making it perfect for your kitchen or bathroom. With MSW, you can now have that same peace of mind with the interior remodeling of your home.

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MSW has stood out among our competition because of its satisfied customers, who are always eager to refer friends and families.

“We appreciate all of our customers, our employees and our vendors who we have partnered with over the years to help our company achieve the success we have today and for our future success. We strive to ‘Make Home Improvement Easy,’” said Ridley.

McCulley Siding and Windows, Inc., at 152 W. First St., is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 484-6601 for more information.

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www.crossville-chronicle.com • Friday, February 27, 2015

Good Samaritans’ Harvest for Hunger takes aim at senior, childhood hunger Hunger knows no season, but the staff at Cumberland Good Samaritans knows that as the weather turns cooler, the stress on families to keep food on the table grows.

The agency’s annual Harvest Against Hunger drive aims to address the needs of hungry individuals in the community during the winter months.

“When cold weather hits, many in our community are forced to make choices between keeping the heat on or having enough food,” said Mickey Eldridge, executive director of Cumberland Good Samaritans.

Families with children may experience increased need due to days missed for snow, and resources can be stretched by higher utility bills and increased costs for school supplies.

Seniors are especially vulnerable to these increased seasonal costs. In fact, in Tennessee, one in five seniors is at risk of going hungry. That’s a particular worry in Cumberland County, which leads the state in the percentage of population age 65 and above at 27.8 percent of the county.

In schools, 67 percent of students qualify for free or reduced meals, with some schools having as high as 80 percent of students qualifying for meals.

When school is cancelled due to inclement weather or closed over holidays, not having those school meals can add an extra burden to family budgets.

Cumberland Good Samaritans offers a hand up to these individuals, helping them during times of crisis thanks to the largest stocked food pantry in the community and several hunger relief programs. These programs include the Cumberland Good Samaritans Senior Food Program, which provides food distribution to income-eligible seniors each month. Crossville First Baptist assists Cumberland Good Samaritans with the program by offering use of their facility as a distribution site, as well as volunteers to join other community organizations, churches and individuals in volunteering each month.

“We are so grateful to every person who helps to support out annual Harvest Against Hunger Food Drive and those who bring a can of food or a penny to donate and help us address the hunger issues of our community,” Eldridge said. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

The feeding programs take community support and about $3,000 in monthly funding, Eldridge explained. The cost for

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Volunteers work to package food for the Senior Food Program of Cumberland Good Samaritans at a recent distribution day. The program feeds hundreds of income-eligible seniors each month

Cumberland Good Samaritans holds its Senior Food Program distributions each month at Crossville First Baptist Church’s facility. The church’s members join volunteers from other community organizations and churches to help distribute food to the hundreds of seniors. Pictured above are James Perry and Paul Hodge loading groceries during a food distribution. each senior food distribution is $1,000 for a truck of staple foods from Second Harvest of East Tennessee and an additional $1,000 for supplemental food to ensure every senior receives at least one of each item. Good Samaritans also spends $1,000 monthly to purchase fresh vegetables and fruits from area farmers to add to the food bags. Volunteers help to package up food and take it to senior’s vehicles. Food City has been a long-time partner in the senior food program, with management providing buggies and volunteers, as well as holding events and food drives throughout the year.

“For many years, former manager Lamar Green supported Cumberland Good Samaritans and our efforts to address hunger issues among families across the community,” Eldridge said. “Shain Arnold, manager, and Debbie James, human resources coordinator, have continued to be a critical partner with

the Race Against Hunger and other food drives and events during the year.

They are continually looking for ways to partner with us.”

There are a number of community efforts underway to assist Cumberland Good Samaritans in the Harvest Against Hunger.

First Christian Church, under the leadership of Jim and Sandra Purcell, have organized an ongoing fall food drive.

“I just want to thank Jim, who has served for 14 years on the Cumberland Good Samaritans Board of Directors, and his wife, Sandra, for taking this cause to the membership of their church,” Eldridge said.

Many local churches has long been supporters of the Senior Food Program, as well providing volunteers ready and willing to lend a hand.

Cumberland County Schools participate each year in the Harvest Against Hunger, with students bringing in non-perishable food and dona-

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“It has been such a godsend to this organization that our teachers, students and school administrators have been so supportive every fall of the Harvest Against Hunger,” Eldridge said. “Because of them, hundreds of families with children have received assistance with their food needs.”

The Fairfield Glade Ladies Club has also been a long-time financial supporter of Cumberland Good Samaritans programs and special projects. Club fundraisers help to support the cost of the monthly senior food program.

Linary Church of Christ, under the leadership of minister Donny Anderson and wife, Karen, have taken a personal interest in food assistance programs, continuing a long-standing partnership the Linary Church of Christ has had with Cumberland Good

Samaritans direct service programs. Addressing the issue of hunger is an area the Andersons have worked in for many years prior to moving to Cumberland County from Texas.

“Over my 15-year tenure at Cumberland Good Samaritans, I have watched day after day as things happen we can only explain as a ‘God Thing,’” Eldridge said.

When Anderson came to the Linary Church of Christ, he approached Eldrige at Cumberland Good Samaritans to find out about hunger issues and feeding programs.

Upon learning about the programs CGS partners in, he and the church elders decided to become more active, specifically in the senior food program with financial support and volunteers to help in the distribution.

Anderson challenged his congregation in the month of October with special love offerings held each Sunday. Near $6,000 in financial support has been raised so far, along with donated food, to support the Senior Food Program in November.

“When things like this happen, it reminds me of how wonderful the church-

es in our community are,” Eldrige said. “They are integral partners in every program we have and truly live up to the challenge to be God’s hands in addressing the unmet needs of our neighbors across Cumberland County.”

Eldridge added that Cumberland Good Samaritans not only assists families in crisis with immediate needs of food or other assistance, but works with families on other needs they may have and networks with other community organizations to help families not only survive, but thrive.

As additional Harvest Against Hunger collections and events are planned, they will be announced so that those who wish to offer support may do so.

“Any time we have announced an unmet need, this community has never failed to respond overwhelmingly,” Eldridge said. “God has no hands but ours. To His honor and glory, Good Samaritans is called to be our brother’s keeper.”

To learn more about Cumberland Good Samaritans, services offered and how to support those programs, call (931) 4843225.

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www.crossville-chronicle.com • Friday, February 27, 2015

Ingram Motor Sales celebrating 55 years of service Ingram Motor Sales opened its doors in Crossville Oct. 1, 1960, and hasn’t closed since.

Offering customers of the Upper Cumberland late-model cars, trucks and SUVs, Greg and Carol Ingram and their staff hand-pick each vehicle that is offered for sale. Each vehicle is then thoroughly inspected and reconditioned before being offered for sale.

“Customer service is our priority,” Greg Ingram said. “We are a small business that treats people fairly and honestly without a lot of double talk and carnival atmosphere. And we’ve photo submitted never charged a doc fee or The Burns Insurance Agency staff includes Rachael Wyatt, Jan Burns, Joe Burns and Kathy Keck. processing fee. We never have and we never will.”

This approach to serving the customer apparent-

Burns Insurance Agency offers more than 25 years of experience Burns Insurance Agency is a full service insurance agency offering auto, home, commercial, life, farming, bonds and retirement plans for its customers.

If you have a claim they “will get to work.”

Burns Insurance has 25 years of experience serving Crossville.

“Our agency started in Crossville, Tennessee in 1988 as a captive agent for one of the largest insurance carriers. We have since started our own independent agency with some of the most recognized names in the insurance industry — focusing on both regional and national carriers. Using our combined knowledge and computer software, we are able to compare side-by-side some of the most competitive quotes in the marketplace,” Joe Burns, owner of Burns Insurance Agency, said.

The business went through some changes in 2013 that allows Burns to offer expanded areas of service.

“Our agency changed in 2013 from a captive agency with Farmers Insurance Group to an independent agency. We now offer national carriers along with regional carriers — all with an A rating or better. We are a family business and Crossville is our home. Our plans are to find the most competitive carriers in the insurance industry for our clients. Whether you have the ideal history, preferred companies desire, or a not so perfect history, we can find the right coverage, with the best company, at the best price for you.

As an independent insurance agency, we can offer the right coverage with the personal touch you would expect from your neighborhood insurance agent,” Burns said.

Burns said his staff offers service to its customers that stands out among the competition.

The staff at Burns Insurance Agency includes: • Joe Burns, LUTCF (Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow) —

agent with more than 25 years’ experience specializing in commercial lines and habitational risks including homeowner and townhome associations, long and short-term rentals, including overnight rental cabins, bed and breakfasts, hotels and motels.

• Kathy Keck — agent and CSR (Customer Service Representative) with more than 20 years’ experience specializing in personal lines including auto, home, recreational vehicle and bonds.

• Jan Burns — agent and CSR (Customer Service Representative) with more than 18 years’ experience specializing in personal lines coverage including auto, home and recreational vehicles and office accountant.

• Rachael Wyatt — agent and CSR (Customer Service Representative) with over 13 years’ experience specializing in the farm insurance market place as well as builders risk and administrative assistant for overnight rental cabins.

Hot Springs Spas owner happy to return to Crossville Dennis Croteau “cut his teeth” at Hot Spring Spas of Middle Tennessee under the ownership of John and Carol Clark and then Chris Vanhoy, who purchased the business and renamed it Hot Spring Spas of the Upper Cumberland.

Dennis worked for Chris until 2003 when he left and opened Hot Spring Saps of Music City in Lebanon, TN. Since 2003, Dennis and his business partner and brother, Kevin Croteau, have built their own stand-alone

showroom and warehouse at 2342 Hwy. 109 N. in Lebanon and opened a second store in Brentwood, TN. Dennis is excited to be back in the Crossville area and reconnecting with the hot-tubbers in Crossville and surrounding cities and counties.

The Crossville store opened Dec. 2, 2014. Not only do they sell and service the world’s number one brand, Hot Spring Spas, but also Free Flow Spas, Helo Saunas (both the portable

traditional and Infrared saunas and custom-cut traditional and Infrared saunas), Grill Dome Grills and accessories, and Hot Spring and Bio-Guard brand chemicals.

To say “thanks” to all of their hot-tubbers in Cumberland and surrounding counties, they are offering savings on all items throughout the month of March. Not a “hot-tubber?”

Come on in and see what being a hot-tubber is all about!

Burns Insurance Agency offers auto and homeowner products that are some of the most competitive in the current marketplace.

“Our computer rating system can determine the best rates — all of the companies compete for your business,” Burns said.

Burns Insurance Agency is at 1090 Miller Ave. in Crossville. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone numbers for the Burns Insurance Agency are (931) 456-9491, or (877) 334-3974. The fax number is (931) 456-4271.

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ly works. To day, Ingram Motor has sold more than 17,000 vehicles!

The business also offers short-term car rentals for those needing a temporary transportation solution.

“I’m humbled by the loyalty of our customers,” Greg Ingram said. “We have the best customers in the world and we’re thankful for each one. Stop by and see us — our staff of Gregg and Carol Ingram, Troy Shaver, Gabe McDuffee and Sonny Jones would love to see you.”

Ingram Motor Sales, at 152 Hwy. 70 E. in Crossville, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, or later by chance or appointment.

A to Z Printing moves to new location at CBI A to Z Printing has relocated to the Cumberland Business Incubator next to the Cumberland County Higher Education Center at 2569 Cook Rd. A to Z Printing specializes in fulfilling the printing and marketing needs of businesses and retail consumers. These products include: printed materials, marketing materials, forms, envelopes, advertisements (either printed or online), mailers, postcards or direct mail, weddings, and that is just the beginning!

“We are continuing to improve our services, oue quality and our technology,” said Diane C. Morey.

“We even have a new tollfree phone number, (888) 365-1409, and our previous numbers are still in use, so give us a call.”

A to Z Printing still offers in-house graphic design with the latest software programs. The business utilizes offset printing as well as state-of-theart digital equipment to accommodate a wide variety of projects.

“We specialize in enabling our customers to stand out from the crowd by supplying the finest quality and products,” Morey said.

“Whether it is a company business card, in-house form, or promotional brochure, A to Z Printing takes projects from design concept to product completion.”

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www.crossville-chronicle.com • Friday, February 27, 2015

PLAYHOUSE

• Continued from 1C Up until that point, arts organizations like theaters, art galleries and symphonies were reserved for the major cities in the country.

In rural areas, arts consisted of good string bands and handicrafts. It was a different kind of culture. Institutional culture — theaters, opera houses, museums, and schools training people in those fields —generally only existed in the big cities. There were only a handful of regional professional theaters.

“Nobody ever tried to get to Crossville.” said Crabtree. “Somehow, in a way that it had never really been before, plays became something that you went to see in Crossville as a destination.”

This, along with the creation of Cumberland Mountain State Park and Lake Tansi Golf Course, created the beginnings of a recreational destination.

The forces that had come together for that first production in 1963 held a meeting at the B&W Restaurant, now Boston’s. There in the back room the townspeople pulled together and convinced every affluent community member to attend.

This was the organizational meeting for CCP. CCP was organized on the theater model in which Paul Crabtree was most familiar — the commercial theater model. They sold stock at $10 per share and raised about $100,000, half of what was needed to build the theater.

“I look back and it seems miraculous to me that between December of 1963 and July 1965, 18 months, the organization was established, the money was raised, the community was unified, and the building was designed and built.”

Crabtree conveyed further, “18 months from start to finish, from dream to opening the facility. That just doesn’t happen. That is why it seemed like such a miracle. And that’s why the spirit behind it seemed so special.”

Later, CCP would reorganize as a non-profit, professional regional theater and officially opened it’s doors in 1965.

“How The Playhouse fits into Cumberland County and the Upper Cumberland Region after 50 years, there’s a lot of dimensions to it,” explained Crabtree.

“There’s the factual history of what happened and how it developed. Then there’s the role The Playhouse plays in the community now.”

An example of this is the vivid, childhood memory Sharion Oaks Mercer has of the production of The Perils of Pinocchio. Her recollection of her classmate who was cast to play the role of Pinocchio was a memory which embodies the plurality of intricate purposes that CCP serves to the community. Mercer wrote a memoir regarding the Pinocchio audition and this small, timid girl who was faced, along with all her polite insecurities, with Paul Crabtree who evidently thought

At left, Mary Crabtree applies stage makeup to the children as they prepare for the show. Below left, the Cumberland County Playhouse as it originally looked. Below, Austin Price (left) and Daniel Black were part of the 21st cast to perform “Smoke on the Mountain” during the 2014 season.

she looked the part to play Pinocchio. Paul Crabtree sternly commanded for her to sing. But, she didn’t sing a note. She was afraid and shy.

At his persistence, she got mad at Paul and yelled back to him, “Alright! I’ll sing!”

That’s what Paul Crabtree wanted; to see her spirit.

There are hundreds of “Playhouse children” like that little girl, who have gained from their experiences at The Playhouse and embraced successes on the main stage, emerging successful as well on the stage of life. Professional actors, musicians, and entertainers, of course, but also doctors, nurses, and many other incredible professionals. They come back and trace their strengths, in part, to The Playhouse and its impact on young lives and have become important spokespeople for the organization. In point of fact, Mercer herself was a “Playhouse child” and her parents, Jim and Dorothy Oaks, were avid CCP volunteers who, among other things, diligently ran the concession stand for at least the first decade of the organization.

A drop in the bucket, these “Playhouse children” are only a few of many: Lauren Fox who became a physician; Cady Kington is a nurse; Brock Hill, whose mother, Martha, carted him to The Playhouse for years; Katherine Walker Hill, Brock and Cameron Hill’s daughter, who is a notable professional actress who has come back and auditioned at CCP and will be a part of the company this year; Rob Harrison, who carried paint buckets for his mother, the

earlier mentioned late Grace Harrison, as she painted sets and scenery for productions and ran the light board; Cosby Stone, who tells a story of partnering with Rob Harrison running the follow spot in the light booth and turning it towards the windows and shining them to catch couples necking in the cars in the parking lot; Crossville City Mayor James Mayberry, also a notable Playhouse child; former city mayor J.H. Graham III was a volunteer and held helpful posts during productions as an usher and otherwise; Aven Chadwell, who now instructs her own school of dance. Cosby Stone and Rob Harrison now sit on the Board of Directors for CCP, the hospital (CMC) and are very adept, successful businessmen.

“We’ve been blessed to recruit and train young people in the Cumberlands and retain them,” stated Crabtree. “We’ve watched them build careers with us here and other places.”

On the stage at CCP, it is not going to be someone imported from some far-off place. At CCP, it is your daughter, your son, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and friends on stage. CCP infuses a sense of self into the community, drawing tourists from all over, pouring money back into the county for production supplies, marketing and salaries, and creating an artistic outlet of the highest caliber.

For its 50th anniversary season, CCP has included such favorites as Barbara’s Blue Kitchen and Wizard of Oz, now playing.

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Snodgrass Building gets new life with DCI Chronicle correspondent

The Snodgrass Building is literally greener on the other side of its renovation. The once dilapidated, century-old building with faded green paint has been refreshed, repainted and repurposed.

Located on Thurman Ave. and sandwiched between the courthouse and the Art Circle Public Library, The Snodgrass Building has served as a law office, the Veteran’s Administration building and is now home to Downtown Crossville, Inc. (DCI).

The building itself is a relic of this incredible city’s history. But even more than that, The Snodgrass Building is a remnant of the family for whom it was named. It is one of the many illustrations of times passed and the Snodgrass family legacy.

The Snodgrasses came from Ireland and began a new life as pioneer colonists on this continent settling in Virginia in the late 1600s. There they became prominent land owners. Still in Virginia two generations later, David Snodgrass, born 1725, married Margaret Ann Glenn. Together they had 12 children, one of whom was a celebrated soldier, Major James Snodgrass, in the American Revolutionary War. Maj. James Snodgrass married Ann Long.

Among their many children, David Crockett Snodgrass, who married three times and had more than 20 children, moved his family to White County, TN. Up to that point Tennessee was primarily Indian Territory, the easternmost parts were the Washington District. What was to become Tennessee was in the charge of North Carolina. In 1790, North Carolina ceded the western region organized as the Territory South of the Ohio River and Tennessee was granted statehood in 1796. Even then it was largely consistent of Indian Territory. Through treaties and other actions, the Indian Territory dissipated. In 1806, a rather large White County, which encompassed present day Warren, DeKalb, Cannon, Van Buren, and parts of Putnam, was created which would become smaller over time as new counties emerged and new lines were drawn.

Mirroring the trials and trails of the times like the Snodgrass family faced, were the Evanses. Major Nathaniel Evans, also of Vir-

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The historic Snodgrass Building, located between the Cumberland County Courthouse and the Art Circle Library, has a new lease on life, thanks to renovations by the city of Crossville and Downtown Crossville, Inc. ginia, was a celebrated Revolutionary War soldier who fought at the Battle of King’s Mountain. Evans was very close friends with General John Sevier and was one of two who saved Sevier when he was captured by the British during the Revolution.

Maj. Nathaniel Evans was given command of his own battalion, the Evans Battalion, which defended the line between Nashville and North Carolina (abstractly referred to as the Cumberland). The Evans Battalion was responsible for opening a military trace from the terminus of Avery’s Trace, at the southern end of Clinch Mountain, across the wilderness to the Cumberland. Nathaniel served as captain under Colonel John Sevier in a campaign against the Cherokees in 1788, and in 1793 Evans commanded his battalion and traversed from Southwest Point (Kingston) to scout the country south and east of the Cherokee Line in an effort to discourage further attacks on the Cumberland settlements. The Evans Battalion was charged with “protecting the inhabitants” of the western settlements.

Prior to 1790, North Carolina grants to lands in the Cumberland were founded on the following warrants: 1) Preemption Warrants which granted 640 acres to every man age 21 or over who had settled in this country prior to 1784, under the entitlements from the Transylvania Company purchase; 2) Military Bounty Warrants granting lands located in the western military reservation to its service men of the Revolutionary War as payment for their service; 3) Evans’ Battalion Warrants that went

to the soldiers who volunteered in 1787 and assisted in opening the military trace and assisting in the protection of the inhabitants of the western settlements; 4) Service Right Claims that gave warrants west to those volunteering for guard service with the surveyors who came to the Cumberland to run and mark the boundary of the Military Reservation and others rendering public service of a similar nature.

These warrants given by the State of North Carolina were adopted later by the State of Tennessee as its own lawful and binding records. Needless to say, Maj. Nathaniel Evans more than qualified and was warranted substantial land grants in White County where he afterward settled with his family.

As the Evans and Snodgrass family stories ventured through uncanny parallels, they eventually converged. Major Nathaniel Evans’ granddaughter, Eliza Jane Evans, and Major James Snodgrass’ grandson, Thomas Snodgrass, both of White County, met and were married in 1847. Thomas Snodgrass was listed as a physician in the 1850 Census.

As new boundary lines were drawn, Cumberland Co. was created in 1855. Dr. Thomas Snodgrass had studied medicine and graduated from Nashville Medical College practicing as an allopathic physician for about 25 years in White County.

Following his career as a physician, Dr. Thomas Snodgrass then studied law and was admitted to the bar.

The “Tennessee State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1876-1877” listed Thomas Snodgrass as a partner

with his son in the firm Thomas and D.L. Snodgrass, attorneys in Sparta, as was Thomas’ half-brother, Henry Clay Snodgrass, also listed as having his own practice.

Henry Clay Snodgrass was elected attorney general of the fifth judicial circuit from 1878-1884, and served as a Congressman for the third district of Tennessee in the 52nd and 53rd Congresses from 1891 to 1895. Thomas and D.L. Snodgrass’ partnership dissolved when D.L. was elected justice of the Supreme Court of the State.

Thomas Snodgrass continued practicing law and held many offices of trust, including County Judge.

The description of the land on which the Snodgrass Building stands is as follows: Old Town Plat Lot 40 located on Thurman St. (now avenue) adjoining the public square on the east. Land deeds indicate that Jerry Gibson owned Lots 38-42 in the old town plat adjoining the public square on the east side. That is, he owned it up to April 1872, when Gibson apparently lost the lots to his former wife, Elizabeth, in the case of Elizabeth J. Gibson v. Jerry Gibson.

Shortly thereafter, it was written that Thomas and Eliza moved the family to Crossville around 1876, when their seventh child, C.E. Snodgrass, was about 10 years old. Confirmed by the 1880 census, Thomas Snodgrass had taken up residence in Crossville where he had acquired large land interests and an extensive law practice. C.E. (Charles Edward) Snodgrass, grew up reading his uncle and father’s law books. With a seemingly innate predisposition, C.E.

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also studied law and was admitted to the Cumberland bar in 1888. C.E. partnered with his father’s practice and it became Thomas and C.E. Snodgrass.

C.E. Snodgrass married Lola Adel Webb in 1889.

When Thomas retired, C.E. created the firm of Snodgrass, Robinson, and De Rossett, which later became Snodgrass, Robinson and Lansden in 1895. Then remarried, Elizabeth J. Wolcott, of Rockwood, sold the lots to John Q. Burnett, J.M. Proctor and J.W. Dorton in June of 1890. Lot 39 had been sold to G.C. Stevens and H.G. Dunbar who sold it to Bandix Fredericks Feb. 1891, on which he built Fredericks Barber Shop. In turn, Burnett, Proctor and Dorton sold Lot 40 to C.E. Snodgrass Dec. 1898, and the lot was further described as being located between Lot 39 on which Frederick’s Barber Shop stood and Lot 41 owned by A.N. De Rossett.

Then, in June of 1899, the Fredericks sold Lot 39 to C.E. Snodgrass describing the Snodgrass Building for the first time as the deed stated, “…being the same lot on which the Barber Shop was constructed or built and now occupied as a law office by C.E. Snodgrass and adjoining the office lot of Snodgrass, Robinson and Lansden.”

The building on Lot 40 was referred to as “The Snodgrass Building” as early as 1900, the building on Lot 39 was called the McQuire Building. Thomas Snodgrass passed away in 1898, the same year that C.E. Snodgrass established the First Christian Church and became its first minister.

C.E. Snodgrass was elected to the 56th and 57th Congresses serving from 1899 to 1903. In 1902, C.E. Snodgrass acquired Lot 41 to add to the other two adjacent lots on Thurman.

The Snodgrass family lived on First St. and The Art Circle had its first meeting in their home in 1904.

Mrs. C.E. Snodgrass was very involved and supportive, beginning the planning stages of the future library.

C.E. was appointed and subsequently elected judge of the court of appeals from 1925 to 1934. C.E. Snodgrass passed away in 1936, and Lola, his wife, passed away in 1944. Their children as heirs to the estate gained ownership of all of their parents’ real estate.

The law practice was continued by his and Lola’s son,

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Jonas L. Snodgrass, who was an attorney and the property bearing the law offices were transferred to him by his siblings in 1970. Jonas L. passed away in 1976.

The building sat idle until Cumberland County purchased the parcel which included the Snodgrass Building in 1989. In 2008, the Snodgrass Building became the Veteran’s Administration (VA) office.

When the VA office was moved to an available space in the courthouse, the city of Crossville purchased it from the county in 2013, with renovations in mind. DCI was looking for a new office space downtown and made an agreement with the city to share the responsibilities of the renovations and spruce up the old building while being allowed to utilize it as DCI headquarters.

Among others, the renovations included updating the plumbing, as well as the heating and cooling systems, repainting the building in a shade of green that was comparable to the age of the original green paint, removing a huge hive of honey bees from inside of the easternmost wall, installing new windows, rewiring the electric, installing new lighting and emergency lighting fixtures, and insuring structural safety by building a support wall in the basement to hold up the weighty wrought-iron spiral staircase.

DCI hired local contractors and worked with students from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology to help with installations and the like to put some money back into the community. DCI plans to fix the front porch and wishes to update the Snodgrass Building by backdating with careful and considerate period correct decorations.

When it comes to the Snodgrass Building, there is no shortage of historical significance. The quaint, little green building continues to be a conversation piece on the old town square. With these renovations, it will continue to be. DCI welcomes and encourages visitors to see the Snodgrass Building located at 380 Thurman Ave., one of the many historical sites on the Self-Guided Walking Tour. n Special thanks to the staff of the Register of Deeds office and the Cumberland County Archives and Family Heritage Center for assistance in the research of this article.

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Habitat for Humanity building hope Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity (CCHFH) is still building hope by building homes with low income families in Cumberland County.

The Christian non-profit organization first began its journey of helping families into the pride of homeownership in 1996, when Church Women United, under the leadership of President June Frazier, voted to become the sponsoring organization.

They instituted a study to determine the need for low income housing in the county. The state of Tennessee approved incorporation in December 1996.

The new CCHFH was approved by Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) in April 1997, with June Frazier as the founding president.

The first house was completed in December 1998.

The affiliate welcomes partner organizations who sponsor the building of a house with financial contributions and volunteers to help in the actual building.

This high level of community involvement has helped Habitat for Humanity to build many more house than they might otherwise have been able to do.

Over the years, CCHFH has built 55 homes and is currently working on two homes and has two new families that have just begun their partnership. CCHFH offers a zero percent interest mortgage to individuals and families looking for safe and affordable housing. This opportunity is possible through financial contributions to the affiliate as well as household donations to the CCHFH ReStore.

The CCHFH ReStore is a nonprofit resale store that sells gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price, with the proceeds going to build homes. The ReStore hours Photo submitted of operation are Monday Pictured are new homeowner Rissa Davenport and Pastor Tim Chesson of Faith Worship Center and CCHFH through Saturday, 9 a.m. Church Relations chairperson. to 4 p.m. and is located on able work for nearly all 329 McLarty Ln. in Cross- skill levels. If you have the ville. compassion and dedication “We achieve our mission to improve your communionly because individuals ty, we’d love to hear from like you help us keep our you,” said Volunteer Coorstore operations running dinator Sherry Chesson. smoothly. Volunteers give If you are interestour store a unique, fun, ed in becoming a Habieasy-going, creative work tat for Humanity volunteer evironment that encourag- or would like to schedes our customers to keep ule a free donation pickcoming back. We are truly up, please call 484-4565 or thankful for everyone who visit www.cchabitatforhuhas helped us along the manity.com. way. We can find valu-

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Our office staff are friendly and professional and can handle all your needs.”

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Administrative Office Technology

Instructor Sharon Barnes helps students gain the skills needed to work in a modern office and navigate the commonly used computer systems and software. Students have the chance to work on the latest equipment.

“Even though not every office in the community has this technology right now, it’s coming,” Barnes said. “We want to make sure students are ready by offering the most advanced technology.”

While the skills learned in administrative office technology prepare students for work in an office setting, they’re also life skills in this day and age, Barnes said. Instruction is provided in basic computer software, formatting, and more skills needed in any business. Specialization is offered in accounting and medical office.

Automotive Technology

Computer monitors to display vehicle service manuals are being mounted in each work bay of the lab, allowing students to keep information on the vehicle they are working on easily at hand. The students gain hands-on instruction in light and heavy repairs. Students in other programs at the school can take advantage of the service offered in the shop and provide training opportunities for the students. With the increase in electrical systems in modern automobiles, the program has expanded to include electronics training.

Building Construction Technology

There are three exit points for students in the building construction technology program. The students work to build a home each year that is then sold to the public through sealed bid. There are three exit points in the course, with Heather Mullinix/Chronicle varying certifications: carpenter helper, framing carpenter Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Instructor Stacy Johnson explains the different components of a Toy- and finish. Those completing the 2,160-hour course have the ota Camery hybrid vehicle to students Vestle Phipps, James Sparling and Anthony Jonson. Even placing a skills necessary to start a home from scratch and complete hybrid vehicle on a lift requires extra precision, as components could be damaged. it for a homeowner.

Keeping up with the times

TCAT invests in new programs, new technology for students

By Heather Mullinix Chronicle assistant editor

Tennessee College of Applied Technology is preparing students for 21st Century jobs using the latest in technological advances.

“The technology is coming,” said Terry McKinney, instructor of automotive technology. “We’ve got to have people ready to work on it.”

TCAT at Crossville introduced a new program in January in hybrid and electric vehicle technology, helping to provide technicians trained in the special needs of these new energy vehicles.

“I think one of the reasons more people don’t buy hybrid or electric cars is because, once they run out of warranty, there isn’t a lot of people who can work on them and it’s going to cost a lot,” said Stacy Johnson, instructor. “We’re going to fulfill that gap by getting technicians in the field that can work on hybrids. That won’t be a factor anymore.”

The program has just five students in this first class, as the curriculum is tweaked and the kinks in instruction worked out.

There isn’t another hybrid and electric vehicle technology program offered in Tennessee and TCAT officials believe the Crossville program will become a model.

But it’s been a long process to bring the new program to the campus. Johnson and McKinney began seeking training two years ago. They attended Automotive and Research Design programs and completed Society of Automotive Engineering level one certification.

“There are three levels of SAE certification,” Johnson said. “We’ve only taken one because the second one wasn’t developed yet. Now, the second one is ready and we’re going in August to get that certification.”

The third level is not yet developed.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has just developed a hybrid certification this past month, Johnson said.

“We’re looking in to that,” he said.

McKinney said the two were working to get as much information on the new technology as possible to provide good instruction to the students and, ultimately, for them to provide valuable service to the public.

“The industry has to be

CAD/Drafting Technology

Every product surrounding us was once an idea and a drawing. In the CAD/Drafting program, students study advanced mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, civil drafting, structural drafting and mechanical and architectural illustrating. It recently added five 3-D printers that can turn a student’s drawings into actual prototype products.

It’s led to some special projects in the community, such as making a prototype that could be cost prohibitive otherwise. The 3-D printing allows a workable product to be created to see if dimensions will work and to make adjustments as necessary without having to start from scratch, with additional cost.

Gary Rogers said, “It lets you get a feel for the part. Once the design is ready, then it can be taken to machine tool technology and cut on the CNC machine.”

Commercial Driver’s License

The CDL program is a partnership with TLD Logistics, a trucking company with its largest terminal in Crossville’s Interchange Business Park. Commercial driving is a growing field and the demand for qualified, well-trained drivers is growing with it. The seven-week program is divided into two three-week segments and a one-week skills review prior to testing. The first segement covers DOT regulations, understanding freight documents, trip planning, logging procedures and vehicle and vehicle component orientation and safety. Once that is complete, students move on to the skills portion.

Collision Repair Technology

This ASE-certified program provides instruction repairing damaged auto bodies and body parts. Students develop skills in welding, masking, sanding, painting, repairing and Chris Marsh, a student in the machine tool technology program, enters a program replacing sheet metal, straightening frames and removing and watches the state-of-the-art Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling and replacing trim and accessories, as well as estimating the cost of repairs. center carve the metal piece to a precise design. able to diagnose and repair these vehicles,” McKinney said. “We’re grasping to get all the training and certifications we can to offer everything we can to our students on the hybrid and electric vehicles.”

Students completing the 16-month program earn an alternative energy diploma. They can then seek certification through SAE or ASE if they choose.

The school is working toward a certification with Electronics Technicians Association for electric vehicles. The certification includes a site visit and specialized equipment.

“They are one of the only ones out there with an electric vehicle certification,” Johnson said.

Johnson had been teaching electronics at the school before he took on

the development of the new program.

“This combines the mechanical brain and the electronics brain,” Johnson said.

The shop has two bays to work on a hybrid Toyota and an electric Nissan Leaf, which is expected to arrive soon. There will also be a charging station installed.

There is a battery reconditioning unit, a new piece of technology that will be important as hybrid and electric vehicles get more and more miles logged.

“These are very rare right now,” Johnson said.

Over time, hybrid owners can start to see a reduction in fuel efficiency as parts of the battery weaken.

“A battery is only as strong as its weakest part.

What the reconditing unit

does is take the battery through a series of charges and discharges and bring the whole battery back to the same level. You can see one come back to 80 percent of what it was brand new,” Johnson said.

It’s a more economical option than battery pack replacement, he said.

Diagnostic tools are being used to help students pinpoint what part is causing a system failure, ultimately saving money over simply replacing the entire system. Specialized testers for electric motors can find flaws in the motor that a regular multimeter won’t recognize. Thermal imaging helps see hot spots, as well.

The school has also partnered with Snap-On corSee TCAT page 13C

Computer Information Technology

While computer repair remains a focus of the program, computer information technology prepares students to take on careers in networking, security and information technology. The students maintain the school’s network and provide technical assistance to instructors and students, gaining hands-on access.

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Early Childhood Education

This program is provided to high schools students from the Cumberland County school system. The preschool lab serves children ages three to five years of age and can serve TCAT students and the general public.

At left, health care programs Electricity are always popular with stu- Technology Topics include electrical dents. Above, Tim Heier holds up the fishing lure holder he safety, power sources, condesigned and created a pro- duit bending, electric motors, totype for using a 3-D printer. transformers and more. From

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• Continued from 12C poration and the National Coalition of Certifications (NC3) to offer certifications in scan tools, meters, and torque wrenches.

“We’re one of the few programs that has bought into all of the certifications available,” McKinney said.

Some day, Johnson thinks the three automotive programs — hybrid and electric vehicle technology, automotive technology and collision repair technology — at the center could be integrated further. The program offers valuable skills and education for students completing those other programs.

In fact, of the first five students, two have already completed certifications in other programs. One came from the automotive technology program and another from the electronics program.

“Everybody will have to know something about hybrids in the future,”

Johnson said. “There is a lot of carryover from regular automotive technology, but there are also a lot of things that have changed.”

For example, a hybrid vehicle will shut down when the car stops at a red light, conserving energy. In a traditional vehicle, belts from the motor run ancillary systems, such as the steering system, radio and HVAC. In a hybrid vehicle, those systems all have their own motors to keep everything running.

Because there are so many electric motors, a simple fuel change requires using a nonconductive oil.

“You have to know what you’re doing or you could cause a lot of damage,” Johnson said.

These differences can also be dangerous for emergency responders at crashes involving hybrid or electric vehicles, and the school is working to develop training programs for local agencies. Johnson also would like to offer continuing education

on electric and gas heating systems as well as geothermal. TCAT has partnered with the Crossville Housing Authority on maintenance of HVAC systems for more than 400 units. The students also install HVAC systems for Habitat for Humanity and in the student-built home constructed by the building construction technology program at TCAT.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

This is a well-rounded program offering instruction in electricity, neumatics, robotics and more. Students prepare to work in industrial settings, repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment. Technological advancements create new skill demands in this occupational field. Graduates of Electronics the TCAT program can take Technology the Licensed Limited ElecThe latest, greatest gad- trician certification, as well. gets to green technology and bio-medical technologies all Machine Tool have electronic fundamentals at their base. The elec- Technology In the machine tool techtronics technology program nology class, Chris Marsh provides the theory, skills enjoys working with the and practical knowledge necessary to work on these state-of-the-art computer and many other products numerical controlled (CNC) and machinery. Instruction- milling machine. He hopes al areas include analog and to combine an interest in digital electronics, as well auto racing with his eduas assembly and computer cation and work in a highperformance automotive operations.

CNC shop. While students with manual technolHVAC Technology work ogy and gain a solid foundaThe self-paced program tion in the skills and theory provides training in heat- of machine tool technoloing and ventilation sysn Heather Mullinix may tems, refrigeration and sheet gy, including mathematics, be reached at hmullinix@ metal fabrication. Students blueprint reading, precision measuring and basic metalcrossville-chronicle.com. gain experience working lurgy, having the advanced technology is a labor savor once those basic skills have been learned. to area automotive technicians and auto body shops on how to work with the electric and hybrid cars.

“They hybrid cars have as much energy as the first electric chairs, so safety is our number one concern,” Johnson said.

McKinney, in automotive technology, focuses on eight programs for his students: brakes, suspension and steering, engine, electrical, HVAC, manual transmission, automatic transmission and engine performance. A big part of that is computer diagnostics, with new tools that allow students to remotely communicate with a vehicle and test individual sensors and components to pinpoint problems.

“The technology is constantly evolving,” McKinney said. “We need to train not only the new technicians but also the techs that are already in the field.”

televisions and small appliances to large, complicated machinery, electricity and electrical components are an important part in everyday living. Those completing this program can take the Tennessee Limited Electrial License test.

Curtain Call Theatre a home for local talent Dennis Donald and mother, Diane, who, with father, Kenneth, founded DSquared Productions, set up shop in their very own venue in October 2013 after the passing of Mr. Donald, opening the Curtain Call Dinner Theatre in the Crossville Outlet Mall at 228 Interstate Dr. This had been Kenneth’s dream.

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Farm Bureau meets insurance needs Cumberland County Farm Bureau has been serving the personal insurance needs of Cumberland County residents with excellent service and friendly smiles for more than 65 years.

Cumberland County Farm Bureau offers all personal lines of insurance, including property, auto, life and health insurance, with very competitive rates.

Cumberland County Farm Bureau is the largest insurer in Cumberland County, serving more than 12,000 families from the Crossville and Fairfield Glade offices.

Farm Bureau is one of the top writers of individual life insurance in Tennessee with a variety of

life insurance products to fit specific needs, including term, whole life and universal life. The company also offers annuities and retirement planning.

Automobile coverage includes liability coverage, collision and comprehensive coverage, with additional options to protect drivers and passengers. More than 95 percent of Farm Bureau customers renew their insurance with the company year after year because they value the affordable rates and exceptional customer service.

Homeowners and renters can protect their largest investment and their contents with a variety of prop-

erty insurance plans, including farm property, commercial property and coverage for boats, motors, trailers and other boat-related equipment.

Cumberland County Farm Bureau also offers members the expertise of tax practitioners for filing annual tax returns. More than 35,000 returns are prepared each year by tax practitioners through Farm Bureau in Tennessee each year.

Cumberland County Farm Bureau is at 855 West.

Ave. in Crossville. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

The Fairfield Glade office is at

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He moved to Cumberland County in 2007 to be closer to his parents and soon became involved with the Cumberland County Playhouse. Seeing the immense talent in the area, he decided to begin a nonprofit group that would unite professional, semiprofessional and amateur performers and give them a venue for their arts and talents and bring quality family entertainment to the area. Plans were put on hold, however, when his father was diagnosed with cancer and later passed away. But the dream to have a permanent venue persisted and October of 2013, the Donalds made their dream a reality.

Curtain Call Dinner Theatre is the only dinner theater in Cumberland County. The Donalds strive to bring the best local talent together to truly entertain audiences. The dinner shows are the main focus at this time, as the Donalds form a core of entertainers known as the Curtain Call Players. Mentoring volunteers and amateurs to show appreciation for the time and talents offered is a priority.

The dinner shows include a catered dinner, with salad, entreé, dessert and drinks, and popcorn for the show. Shows include musical tributes, patriotic tributes, gospel concerts, musicals, murder mysteries, dramas and comedies.

Each monthly show usually runs from four to six weeks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, and currently the meals are catered by Family Ties Restaurant. The new owners are doing a fantastic job of catering. The food is always fresh, hot and tasty.

Larry, the owner, makes the cakes and other desserts from scratch.

During daytime hours, Curtain Call Theatre offers music instruction and will soon have acting workshops. In addition, space may be rented as an event center. Diane is an experienced event planner who works with groups to achieve each group’s vision. Private parties with the Curtain Call Players can also be arranged.

Plans are to begin offering Sunday brunch with gospel singing. Other future endeavors include a concert series, without meal, that could accommodate an audience of more than 250 people. Also a Tuesday “Family, Friends & Co-workers Feud” akin to the “Family Feud” TV game show.

The Donalds are in need of volunteers as the business has kept the two of them working 14-hour days. They are very thankful for the regular volunteers: Rich Petersen, who is at the theatre almost every day and is also an excellent performer in the shows; performer Billy Gibson and wife, Carolyn, who so readily assist; Rita Neely, who comes in to help serve and clean up and also run the spotlight; and the newest volunteer extraordinaire, Steve Sherick, who can figure out how to fix almost anything, as well as run spot light, serve patrons and even wash dishes. Many of the performers also assist — Ashley Krohn will climb the tallest ladder to help with set design and can push a vacuum faster than a speeding bullet and Terri Utsey will do almost anything you ask of her.

Diane Donald, who also recruits talent, is also auditioning volunteer performers to showcase.

The Curtain Call Dinner Theatre may be reached at (931) 337-7469. It is conveniently located in the Crossville Outlet Mall, 228 Interstate Dr., Suite 129, at the A parking entrance.

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