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With so much devastation currently in the US with fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and war; life can seem to feel a bit hopeless. Throughout life, there are seasons of hopelessness we all experience. Whether it is with your job, family, illness, etc., the list can be extensive. The past few years of my on life it seems the new normal has become sickness, death or frustration. However, through faith of knowing I was meant for a life beyond this one, my desperation is replaced with promise. Promise of grace. Promise of life. So in the midst of all that may seem lost I believe there is One that still hears and is still in control. So hopefully you can find comfort in this: The pain won’t last forever He will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death, no more grief or crying or pain. The old things have disappeared.– Revelation 21:4 Praise God, even when it’s hard Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God,and once again I will praise him,my savior and my God.– Psalm 43:5 Give your burdens to God Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.– Matthew 11:28 When you are weak, God is strong His answer was: “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ’s power over me.– 2 Corinthians 12:9 Keep your eyes on Jesus I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me;he freed me from all my fears. The oppressed look to him and are glad; they will never be disappointed.– Psalm 34:4-5 God will strengthen you But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles;they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak.– Isaiah 40:31 Don’t stop praying Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your _ troubles, and pray at all times. – Romans 12:12

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It is hard to believe I was in the ﬁrst years of YOKE Kids at Whittle Springs Middle School. YOKE was a “new club” and everyone wanted to be a part. However, the “new” never wore off and it wasn’t just some fad. I don’t think anyone except John and Helen Coutney would have dreamed what this little club would become. Now, 40 years later, YOKE is much more than a club. It is more than going to camp or having club night. YOKE has become a legacy! From YOKE Kid, to Future Folk, to YOKE Folk, and then Team Leader; there is always a way to grow.

I am so thankful I was able to attend this year’s YOKE Banquet. Nearly 600 guests were in attendance on August 29th for the 2017 YOKE Banquet to help celebrate 40 years of ministry in East Tennessee. The stories highlighted current YOKE staff and volunteers who themselves were impacted by the ministry of YOKE during their middle school experience. From a calling for founder John Coutney with his wife Helen, they now serve 27 schools across ﬁve counties in East Tennessee growing the legacy of ministry. YOKE raised $167,000 at this year’s event, but if you missed the banquet, there is still an opportunity to invest in the ministry of YOKE. You can donate anytime on their giving page. Go to www.yokeyouth.com and click on “GIVE”. Trust me it does make a difference in kids lives.

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How you look is largely influenced by what you eat. Lack of muscle mass, high body fat, lack of energy at work or at the gym, bad skin, digestive problems, … All of that can be caused by unhealthy nutrition. Since there’s a lot of confusion about what to eat and why, here are 8 simple nutrition rules that will help you build muscle, lose fat & get stronger. 1. Eat Breakfast. You get energy from the first hour and you’ll be less hungry the rest of the day. It also sets the trend: you’ll tend to eat healthier if your day starts with a strong & healthy breakfast. Your best bet: omelets, smoothies & cottage cheese. Read how to build the habit of eating breakfast and try these breakfast recipes. 2. Eat Every 3 Hours. The easiest way: breakfast, lunch, dinner, post workout, pre bed and 2 snacks in between. Benefits: Less Hunger. Eating more smaller meals vs. few big meals will decrease your stomach size. You’ll feel full faster and your waist will trim. Less Cravings. Not eating for long periods usually causes overeating at the next meal or ending at the candy machine. Eat at fixed times every day and your body will get hungry at those fixed times. Example: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 6pm, 7pm & 10pm. 3. Eat Protein with Each Meal. You need protein to build and maintain muscle. Proteins also help fat loss since they have the highest thermic effect. And they satiate: proteins make you full longer than carbs. How much protein should you eat daily? At least 1g per pound of body-weight. That’s 200g/day if you weigh 200lbs. The easiest way to get this amount is to eat a whole protein source with each meal. Some include: Red Meat. Beef, pork, lamb, deer, buffalo, etc. Poultry. Chicken, turkey, duck, etc. Fish. Tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc. Eggs. Don’t believe the cholesterol myths. Eat the yolk. Dairy. Milk, cheese, cottage cheese, quark, yogurt, etc. Whey. Not necessary but great for easy post workout shakes. Check also these protein sources for vegetarians & vegans. 4. Eat Fruits & Veggies with Each Meal. Most of them are low calorie: you can eat your stomach full without gaining fat or weight. Fruits & veggies are also full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber which helps digestion. Some of my favorite fruits & veggies are: apples, berries, pineapple, oranges, bananas, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, pumpkin, beans, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, roman lettuce, chicory, peas, etc 5. Eat Carbs Post Workout Only. While you need carbs for energy, most people eat more than they need. Limit your carb intake to post workout only. Eat Fruits & Veggies with all Meals. These contain little carbs compared to whole grains. Exception: corn, carrots, raisins. Other Carbs Post Workout Only. This is rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, quinoa, oats, etc. Avoid white carbs and eat whole

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grain. Exception. If you’re a skinny guy who wants to gain weight: eat carbs post workout and post post workout. More if needed. 6. Eat Healthy Fats. Healthy fats improve fat loss and health. They also satiate, digest slowly and are cheap. Eat healthy fats with every meal and avoid artificial trans -fats & margarine. Balance your fat intake. Saturated Fats. Increase testosterone levels. Dietary cholesterol is not bound to blood cholesterol. Real butter, whole eggs, red meat. Monounsaturated Fats. Protect against heart diseases and cancers. Extra virgin olive oil, olives, mixed nuts. Polyunsaturated Fats. Increase testosterone levels, promote fat loss, decrease inflammation, … Fish oil, ground flax seeds, mixed nuts. 7. Drink Water. Strength training causes water loss through sweating which can impair muscle recovery. Drinking water prevents dehydration but also hunger since an empty stomach can make you think you’re hungry. 1 US Gallon Water/Day. Drink 1 cup of water first thing on waking up, 2 cups with each meal and sip water during your workout. Get a Brita Filter. Cheaper than bottled water and tastes better than straight tap water. Try also green tea & water with squeezed lemon. Ignore Water Intoxication. Eating healthy as explained in this post will make sure you replenish your electrolytes. Unless you do crazy stuff like drinking 2 gallons water in 10mins, you’ll be safe. 8. Eat Whole Foods 90% of The Time. Read 10 foods you think are healthy but aren’t and 20 super foods. To really get the results you want, 90% of your food intake should consist of whole foods. Whole Foods. Unprocessed and unrefined (or little refined) foods that come as close as possible to their natural state. Examples: fresh meat, fish, poultry, eggs, veggies, legumes, fruits, rice, oats, quinoa, … Processed Foods. Usually contain added sugars, trans-fats, nitrates, corn syrup, sodium and more chemicals. Examples: bagels, fruit bars, cereals, pizza, cookies, sausages, frozen meals, supplements, … Eat whole foods 90% of the time. Difference in result is insignificant compared to eating 100% healthy. So if you eat 6x/ day, you can eat 4 junk meals per week guilt-free. Same with alcohol & sweet drinks: 10% of the time is ok. Example Diet. Breakfast: eggs with veggies, orange, green tea Snack: mixed nuts, pear Lunch: tuna, roman lettuce, olives, olive oil Snack: cottage cheese with apple Post workout: ground round, quinoa, spinach, banana Dinner: chicken, spinach, baby carrots, pear Pre-bed snack: cottage cheese, berries, ground flax seeds, fish oil Nobody has time to cook 6x/day. Prepare your food for the day while making breakfast or dinner. This takes about 1 hour and is key to making this work.

Football is Here!

t’s Football Time in Tennessee! Summer is approaching the end but we are heading into fall just in time for football. Our busy traveling months are slowing now that we’re heading back to work and school. This is the time to get back in the gym and keep a healthy routine before the holiday months. Have you ever wanted to train like an athlete? Or maybe you just want that athletic physique? During October and November I am offering one-on- one and a small group classes where I will show you how train and eat properly to attain that natural athletic physique. The class is designed to shape your body quickly in a fun and aggressive way that mimics athletes. Let’s work hard now so we can enjoy the tailgate!!

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Curtain Call for a Tradition

Payton Miller Closes the Curtain as UT’s Unofficial Rock Painter

On a whim during her sophomore year, Payton Miller painted the Rock. Approximately 1,050 cans of spray paint, 300 hours of work, and 30 paintings later, the senior took her final bow as the unofficial painter of the Rock. Her last painting, Smokey holding a spray paint can, debuted the morning of the 2017 Orange and White football game. “It was pretty emotional, and it took 19 hours so I feel like I was living my whole life in that painting,” she said. The Kingsport, Tennessee, native has painted the Rock for game days and other major events on campus for the past three and a half years. Her paintings have been enjoyed by thousands of visitors to campus and were featured in local and national media outlets. Not only did she spend many long nights creating images of Smokey, Butch Jones, Josh Dobbs, Pat Summitt, and a Tennessee walking horse, she was also hard at work in the classroom as a biochemistry major and a member of the Chancellor’s Honors Program. “It has been neat to be able to be an artist while also being a student, so I’ve kind of fulfilled that wish for my college career,” she said. Most of the paintings were done on her own dime. Each one cost her about $125 in supplies. She got a little help when Alumni Affairs set up a VOLstarter crowdfunding page and raised more than $5,000 to defray her costs. Each painting would stay on the Rock for three to ten days, with exception of “Tradition” showcasing the Tennessee Walking horse which stayed for three weeks. While she has enjoyed the experience, Miller said she is officially retired from painting the Rock. “I finished up my 30th painting and I decided that was the last one. But I am open to possibly coming out of retirement down the road.” She has begun graduate study at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine. She is excited for the next chapter but will miss campus and the Volunteer family. “It’s definitely a lot of excitement going to graduate school. I will likely be the only person from UT in my class, so I am looking forward to sporting my orange up there and it being a unique part of who I am,” she said. “But it is also emotional. I am going to miss this campus a lot and the friends I made here. I am definitely going to miss game days, but I’m sure I’ll make it back for a few of those.” Although her next chapter takes her over state lines, she knows that she is a Volunteer for life. “Being a Volunteer is not a new feeling—it’s something I feel like has been part of my identity since I was little. I am named after Peyton Manning, which was my dad’s idea and thankfully my mom was on board. When it came time to choose a college, it was a good decision for me to come here. I have always felt like a Vol.”

OFFENSE Quarterback: Quinten Dormady, 6-4, 216 pounds, junior, Boerne High, Boerne, Texas Dormady, who started the spring game, gets the nod here because of game experience, but UT fans will be calling for Guarantano if the offense begins to stall. Being a dual-threat, Guarantano has a chance of stepping up. However, don’t count out Will McBride coming in as a redshirt sophomore with a chip on his shoulder looking to prove his worth.

Tight End: Ethan Wolf, 6-6, 245 pounds, senior, Minster High, Minster, Ohio Wolf, who had three catches for 28 yards in the spring game, tied for fourth on the team in catches (21) last year and had 239 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Fans might recall a few dropped passes, as does Wolf, but he’s played 38 games in his UT career with 34 starts. Wide receiver: Jauan Jennings, 6-3, 205 pounds, junior, Blackman High, Murfreesboro Jennings, who had three catches for 23 yards and a touchdown in the spring game, is the Vols’ top playmaker at receiver with Josh Malone gone to the NFL. He was the Vols’ secondleading receiver last year in receiving yardage (580) and TD catches (seven) and tied with Kamara for second in catches (40). His Hail Mary catch from Dobbs to beat Georgia was a highlight of 2016.

Wide receiver: Josh Smith, 6-1, 213 pounds, redshirt senior, Christian Academy of Knoxville. Smith has played in 39 games with 18 starts. Last season, he was limited to 13 catches in 12 games. Due to another injury, he is likely to be out for the first six games. He’ll be pushed by underclassmen and newcomers. Redshirt freshman Latrell Williams started the spring game, had one catch for 23 yards, and should be in the rotation in 2017. Wide receiver: Tyler Byrd, 6-0 195 pounds, sophomore, Naples High, Naples, Florida Sophomore Marquez Callaway got the start in the spring game and had one catch for 12 yards, and Butch Jones gave him kudos after the game. However, Byrd was third among UT wide receivers in catches (15) and receiving yards (209) last season after switching from defensive back.

Running back: John Kelly, 5-9, 212 pounds, junior, Oak Park High, Detroit, Michigan Kelly, Although not able to play in the spring game, he didn’t need it to secure the No. 1 job. Rushing for 630 yards and averaging 6.4 yards per carry in 2016, Kelly is the Vols’ top returning back with Alvin Kamara’s departure to the NFL. Sophomore Carlin Fils-aime who started the spring game and rushed for 32 yards on seven carries. Fils-aime played in seven games last year rushing for 58 yards on 14 carries and definitely can fill the gap in depth. Running back: Carlin Fils-aime, 5-11, 175 pounds, sophomore, Naples, Florida Fils-aime, one of the top running back prospect in the nation when joining the Vols in 2016 adding depth to the position. Images courtesy for the University of Tennessee

Left tackle: Brett Kendrick, 6-6, 318 pounds, redshirt senior, Christian Academy of Knoxville Kendrick, who was held out of spring practice, started all 13 games at tackle last season, seven at left and six at right tackle, while playing with two torn ligaments in his left ankle. Brett helped pave the way to a season high in rushing yards of 386 and total yards of 609 in the Vols 63-37 win over Missouri. As a junior, he started at right tackle the first five games before suffering knee and elbow injuries. Redshirt sophomore Drew Richmond, former Memphis University School standout, started the spring game at left tackle and will push Kendrick in the fall.

Right tackle: Chance Hall, 6-4, 318 pounds, junior, Northside High, Roanoke, Virginia Hall was limited in winter workouts and spring, and sophomore Marcus Tatum got the start at right tackle in the spring game. But if Hall can get (and stay) healthy, he should be the starter. Last year, he started six games in the middle of the season, but missed the other seven due to injuries. In 2015, Hall played in 10 games with seven starts at right tackle. Watch out for Tatum, though. Center: Coleman Thomas, 6-5, 301 pounds, senior, Fort Chiswell High, Max Meadows, Virginia. Thomas started eight games, mostly at center, but played guard and tackle. As a sophomore in 2013, Thomas started 12 of 13 games at center (with another start at right tackle). He started five games as a freshman in 2015 at right tackle and is the Volsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most versatile offensive lineman. Place Kicker: Aaron Medley, 6-2, 194 pounds, senior, Lewisburg, Tennessee Medley was the No. 1 kicking prospect when joining the Vols in 2014. As a true freshman, Medley had a lot to prove to Tennessee fans and while ending the season with 20 of 26 field goals it was the game-winning 32-yard field goal in overtime at South Carolina in 2015 that made him a hero in the eyes of the Vol fans. There is no debating now starting his third season with the Vols, he is the go to guy to get it done. Images courtesy of the University of Tennessee

Left guard: Jashon Robertson, 6-3, 305 pounds, senior, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville Robertson started 12 of 13 games last season at left guard and has been a starter since he was a true freshman in 2014. Robertson spent much of the spring working at center due to Coleman Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; emergency appendectomy, but should return to left guard for his last season at Tennessee. He started at center for the spring game. Right guard: Trey Smith, 6-6, 313 pounds, freshman, University School of Jackson Smith, a January enrollee and a five-star recruit, benefited from spring practices and might be good enough to edge out junior Jack Jones for the starting job. Jones, of Murfreesboro Oakland High, started six games at right guard in 2016 when Dylan Wiesman moved to center. Smith started the spring game at right guard.

DEFENSE When healthy, he is a force for the defensive line. Being quick off the snap and his size gives the Vols an edge to holding the line scrimmage. Defensive tackle: Kahlil McKenzie, 6-3, 325 pounds, junior, Clayton Valley Charter, Walnut Creek, California McKenzie was extremely limited in spring, but did enough to draw some praise from Jones. A five-star recruit, he’s trying to live up to the hype. The time is now. McKenzie played in seven games with one start in 2016 before suffering a seasonending torn pectoral. Junior Quay Picou got the start in the spring game and should be a factor in 2017. .

Defensive tackle: Kendal Vickers, 6-3, 295 pounds, redshirt senior, Havelock High, Havelock, North Carolina Vickers, who was held out of spring, started his 26th consecutive game at defensive tackle in the bowl win over Nebraska. Redshirt junior Alexis Johnson, who missed the 2016 season with off-field issues, started the spring game. Johnson was the No. 2-ranked junior college prospect in 2016, and if he doesn’t start, will play. Defensive tackle: Shy Tuttle, 6-2, 311 pounds, junior, North Davidson, Midway, North Carolina. Tuttle has played in 13 games over the last two seasons, compiling 19 total tackles and two fumble recoveries.

Defensive end: Jonathan Kongbo, 6-6, 270 pounds, redshirt junior, Holy Cross High, Surrey, British Columbia, Arizona Western Community College. Kongbo, who took part in spring practice but not the spring game, has cut weight since 2016 and looks ready to play up to his No.1 JUCO-recruit rating. He played in all 13 games in 2016 with a start against Vanderbilt. Deandre Johnson, a January enrollee, got the start at right end in the spring game. Defensive end: Darrell Taylor, 6-4, 240 pounds, sophomore, Hopewell High, Waverly, Virginia Taylor will start opposite of Kongbo at defensive end for the 2017 season. Last year while only playing in eight games, Taylor made an impact with 9 tackles, six of which were solo tackles. Having a great camp look for Taylor to shoot the gap this fall adding needed depth for the Vols. Defensive end: Kyle Phillips, 6-4, 259 pounds, junior, Hillsboro High, Nashville UT’s biggest task defensively is replacing ends Derek Barnett, LaTroy Lewis, and Corey Vereen. Phillips, who was held out of spring, played in 10 games last year and got a start at end against Tennessee Tech. He’ll have plenty of competition for the starting job, though. Redshirt sophomore Darrell Taylor got the start in the spring game after playing in eight games in 2016. Image credits: Joe Robbin, Randy Sartin, Kim Klement, Kevin C. Cox,

Mike linebacker: Darrin Kirkland Jr., 6-1, 320 pounds, junior, Lawrence Central High, Indianapolis, Indiana Kirkland Jr. is out for the season.

Left cornerback: Justin Martin, 6-1, 183 pounds, senior, Overton High, Nashville, Northeast Oklahoma A&M With four-year starter Cam Sutton gone to the NFL, Martin took advantage with a big spring and started the spring game at left corner. Martin played in 10 games in 2016 with two starts at left corner against Florida and Tennessee Tech.

was the team’s second-leading tackler (69) and tied with Kelly for the team-high in tackles.

Right cornerback: Emmanuel Moseley, 5-11, 180 pounds, senior, Dudley High, Greensboro, North Carolina Sophomore Marquill Osborne started the spring game at right corner, but Moseley started 10 games at left and right corner in 2016 and should be the starter this fall. He was the team’s fifth-leading tackler (57) last year.

Mike linebacker: Colton Jumper, 6-2, 224 pounds, junior, Baylor School, Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Jumper a redshirt junior played in 13 games with seven starts last season, was the team’s fourth-leading tackler (61) last year with 37 being solo and 4 tackles for loss. Adding to his tackles, Jumper finished the season with a forded fumble, an interception and 3 QB hurries. Now with Kirkland being out for the season, Jumper will start at mike linebacker. Will linebacker: Cortez McDowell, 6-0, 235 pounds, senior, Locust Grove High, Locust Grove, Georgia McDowell, starter at will linebacker in the spring game, was the Vols’ seventh-leading tackler (54) last year, playing in 12 games with four starts. Played in all 13 games in 2015 as backup to Jalen Reeves-Maybin. Senior Elliott Berry, played in 13 games with four starts last year, will push McDowell for the starting job. Nickel: Rashaan Gaulden, 6-1, 185 pounds, redshirt sophomore, Independence High, Spring Hill Gaulden, who was held out of spring, played in all 13 games with nine starts in 2016 and was the team’s third-leading tackler (68), including six tackles for loss. He missed the 2015 season with a foot injury after playing 11 games.

Free safety: Evan Berry, 5-11, 207 pounds, senior, Creekside Highschool, Fairburn, Georgia Berry played in nine games in 2016 with three starts – two at free safety and one at strong safety. Berry is most dangerous at kickoff returns. Averaging 32.9 yards per return if he gets the ball and returned one for a 100-yard touchdown against South Carolina. Even with only playing nine games last season Berry still earned the 2016 Second Team All-SEC honors.

Strong safety: Todd Kelly Jr., 5-11, 208 pounds, senior, Webb School of Knoxville Sophomore Nigel Warrior started at strong safety in the spring game, with Kelly Jr. starting at free safety. Kelly was the starter at strong safety in 2016 and led the team in tackles (71) and tied for the team-high interceptions (two). Warrior, son of former UT and NFL standout Dale Carter, played in 12 games last season with a start against Missouri at strong safety. He’ll be a factor in the fall. Free safety: Micah Abernathy, 6-0, 195 pounds, junior, Greater Atlanta Christian, Atlanta Abernathy, held out of spring, played in 12 games in 2016 with 10 starts at free safety. He

Punter: Trevor Daniel, 6-1, 248 pounds, senior, Dickson County Highschool, Dickson Tennessee Daniel, during his 2015 season punted 60 times for an average of 45.7 which rated him in the number 2 spot for Vol punters behind Jimmy Colquitt in 1982. In fact Daniel is the only Tennessee punter that does not bare the name Colquitt in the top 5 of Vol punters. His average was slightly down in 2016, averaging 44.6 with a career high 70 yard punt.

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2017 YEAR OF THE FIDGET SPINNER

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Like other fads, over time these trinkets will probably go the way of the hula hoop and the Rubik’s cube. Don’t count spinners out just yet, though. Several companies are launching Bluetooth spinners and virtual fidget spinner games which promise to keep the trend alive at least for the forseeable future.

keep the patent, she would be a millionaire today.

Knoxville saw its fair share of stars last June as A-list celebrities like Burt Reynolds, Chevy Chase and Ariel Winters made an appearance while filming the movie Dog Years.

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et in locations around Knoxville, the film provided

for fashion clients like Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Vogue, Teen

an opportunity for local East Tennessee talent to

Vogue, Allure and many others.

make their debut on the big screen. Gage Models

That same year, Walls made the transition from fashion to theatri-

and Talent Agency, an agency based in Knoxville representing

cal bookings with HBO’s hit television show Entourage.

models and actors, had many of their talent cast in the film. This

“The show Entourage was what changed my life in a sense,” said

experience provided them with beneficial on-set and on-camera

Walls. “I became the guy in L.A. that all the top models came

industry experience in a feature film production.

to because they wanted to be on the show. It led to working on

East Tennessee talent will soon have more opportunities to grace

Marvel movies and Deal or No Deal—I represented half the girls on

the big screen. Whitener Entertainment Chief Operating Officer,

the show. It was a fun show.”

Producer and Manager Richie Walls, behind the film Dog Years,

Walls eventually started Richie Walls Entertainment, Interna-

announced he’s looking to pursue more film productions in the

tional Talent Agency and, was the vice president of FilmEngine

region.

Entertainment and even worked with the likes of James Cameron.

Walls considers himself a Tennessee boy at heart. Although he

Today, he works with Whitener Entertainment Group (WEG), which

grew up in Bristol, Virginia, he called Chattanooga home for many

has an office in several cities, including Knoxville. WEG is currently

years and his family settled in Knoxville. He currently works out of

working on film and television productions to be produced all over.

offices in Los Angeles, Nashville and Knoxville.

The production company has a few projects in the works that they

When asked why he’s choosing to pursue the East Tennessee

can shoot in Tennessee—and that’s one of Walls’ goals, to bring

area for his films, his answer was quite simple: “It’s selfish,” said

jobs and revenue to the state of Tennessee.

Walls. “I want to be closer to family and I grew up here. I want to

The productions do create many jobs. While working on Dog Years,

be home more.”

the film created as many as 500.

Walls began his career in the entertainment industry as an agent

When describing his experience working on Dog Years, Walls calls

before becoming a producer. In 2005, he moved to Los Angeles

it magical.

to take on the role of theatrical director and agency director for

“It’s the only word that comes to mind,” said Walls. “We had icons

Warning Models in Beverly Hills. While there, Walls booked models

like Burt Reynolds and Chevy Chase. And we got to mold what we

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 He’s an LA & Nashville based film and TV producer.  He was an All-American place-kicker for the University of Tennessee. did. The film wasn’t set in Knoxville originally, the script was rewritten to adapt to locations there. Adam Rifkin that wrote the script and directed the movie, he was able to adapt it. When people see

 Before he entered the entertainment industry, he was an Olympic cyclist and triathlete.  He produced the movie Dog Years starring Burt Reynolds and Ariel Winter.

the movie they’ll see places they know and people they know.”

 He's working on multiple projects projected to shoot in Tennessee.

As Walls pursues future productions in the area, he’s on the

 After he moved to L.A., he was the theatrical director for an agency, booking talent for brands

lookout for talent. On Sunday, July 30 and Sunday, August 6, Walls attended Gage Models and Talent Agency’s model and actor search and interviewed prospective talent. Walls is a friend of Gage Models and Talent Agency Owner Jaime Hemsley. “It’s awesome working with Gage Talent,” said Walls. Jaime and I

like Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Lacoste, Nike, Vogue, Juicy Couture, D&G.  He then became a theatrical agent booking talent on roles for HBO's Entourage, How I Met Your Mother, True Blood, Modern Family and many more.  He is currently a partner, producer and manager for Whitener Entertainment.

have worked together a long time. Getting to work with friends is a great deal and you know what to expect.” When asked what advice Walls has for actors looking to pursue a career in the entertainment business, he finds dedication is key. “Be open to direction. Someone won’t discover you and throw you in a movie. It takes dedication and knowledge and people helping you.”

All photos courtesy of Whitener Entertainment Group and Gage Models and Talent Agency.

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accessories, heels, and we were off!

and to have worked alongside one

received a call that would

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of the world's most famous actors.

quickly become a highlighted

I took a seat in the makeup truck on

Burt Reynolds, thanks for the

“life moment.” I was giddy

set.

memories and here's to an amazing

to report the excitement and

It all seemed so surreal. For

happenings of Dog Years film that

weeks I had shared updates about

was being shot at popular Knoxville

the progress of the film, and now

locations like Market Square, the

here I was wearing a gorgeous

Tennessee Theatre, Cherokee

gown in a lovely venue and hearing

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“3…2…1…action!” Burt Reynolds

Stadium.

began speaking to the groom and

The film stars legendary Burt

me was my movie father-in-law,

actress Ariel Winter and was

coaching legend Jerry Glanville. My

directed by Adam Rifkin. Little

background in sports allowed me to

did I know that my job as a news

unashamedly grin ear to ear. To say

reporter would quickly evolve into

it was a memorable experience is

a role as the bride in the glamorous

an understatement.

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In addition to that special day

from Whitener Entertainment

on set, I also had the opportunity

Group (WEG) one Monday

to stand in as an extra in the airport

afternoon asking if I had an

scene where Reynolds travels

interest in playing the bride in the

to Nashville. The chaos of the

wedding reception scene. It didn't

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cameras, lights, and crew, made for

respond: YES!

a high-energy day.

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Sara Mitchell is a freelance host and reporter.

myself, and seated just down from

Reynolds and Modern Family

wedding scene. I picked up a call

film!

It was a pleasure to attend the

The film's associate producer and I

world premiere of Dog Years at

walked into White Lace & Promises

the Tribeca Film Festival in New

bridal boutique in Knoxville to find

York City. The film is emotional,

a last-minute wedding gown. There

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Farmers' markets will continue to thrive and expand as people increasingly realize the benefits of supporting local food providers. Buyers who are not yet familiar with farmer's markets can examine the following seven reasons to break the ice.

1 Enjoy fresh, seasonal foods. .

Foods at farmers' markets tend to be limited to in-season oﬀerings. Some nutritionists suggest eating seasonally available foods is better for your body, because humans ate seasonal produce for thousands of years before shipping and refrigeration changed how people received the majority of their foods. In addition, many people feel that fresh, seasonal foods taste better than the alternatives.

2. Discover new foods. There's always something new at a farmers' market, and this can entice shoppers to expand their flavor palates. Explore interesting, locally grown items. Even children may fall in love with colorful fruits or vegetables and their refreshing tastes.

. Learn secrets and recipes.

In addition to fresh produce, farmers' markets may offer baked and other prepared goods. Shopkeepers often mingle with their customers, offering trade secrets and recipe ideas. Additionally, local farm families supported by farmers' markets generally offer supreme customer service to keep shoppers coming back week after week.

Fall is the perfect time for grabbing a tote bag and browsing the wares at a nearby farmers' market, where shoppers are bound to find something fresh, unique and delicious before the season ends.

Embrace organic and non-GMO oﬀerings.

Many farmers' markets oﬀer foods that are organically grown and are produced without GMOs. Farmers' market retailers also tend to give firsthand accounts of where their foods come from and how they are grown or raised.

Indulge in nutritious foods.

The vivid colors and smells emanating from farmers' markets indicate just how fresh and nutritious the oﬀerings tend to be. Farmers who peddle their wares at farmers' markets adhere to careful farming methods to ensure their foods are as nutritious as possible.

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A farmers' market can be an exciting and flavorful social gathering place for families and groups of friends, as well as a great place to meet other members of the community. Sometimes farmers also mingle with local artisans, so the market can be a one-stop-shopping locale for locally produced food and art.

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Farmers' markets may sell organic produce at a cost comparable or even lower than other retailers. That's because local farmers don't have to transport their items as far as retailers whose foods were shipped from far away places.

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Instructions In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar, pickled jalapeño, garlic powder, salt and around 2-3 tablespoons of chopped green onion. Using a hand mixer or a fork (and some elbow grease), mix well. Use a silicone spatula to scoop out the cheese mixture and shape into a ball with your hands. Place on a sheet of parchment paper or cutting board, shape into a football, cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill. While your cheese ball chills, chop the bacon into pieces and cook until crispy in a hot pan or skillet. Remove bacon from pan and wipe clean, leaving a teeny bit of the bacon grease behind. Add your panko and lightly toast it, stirring frequently for about a minute or two until golden. Remove the seeds, veins, and stem from your jalapeño and finely chop. Sprinkle/cover your cheese ball with panko, the remaining green onion, parsley, fresh jalapeño, and bacon and press firmly into the cheeseball to coat. For the laces, snag a slice of mozzarella cheese (or any cheese you like) and use a sharp knife to cut it into thin slices. Enjoy!

Football Cake Pops Ingredients 1 Sara Lee Frozen Pound Cake (family size 1lb. cake) 1 can Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Chocolate Fudge Frosting 1 tube decorator’s vanilla frosting Plastic forks

Instructions Follow the directions on the package to thaw cake. Cut your thawed cake into 1-inch slices and then use a cookie cutter to make your footballs. If you don’t have a football cookie cutter, simply use a round one to create a football shape. Insert tines of a plastic fork carefully into bottom of your football to avoid breaking the cake. Transfer your cake forks to a cookie sheet and freeze for 20 minutes. Microwave canned frosting for 20-30 seconds, heating and stirring until the texture has a smooth consistency. Remove cake from freezer and holding the plastic fork, dip into melted frosting to cover, allowing excess frosting to drip back into bowl. Microwave 5-10 seconds more as needed if frosting becomes too thick. Place your dipped footballs on a wire rack to allow frosting to set. Add laces to your football cake pops with vanilla frosting. Gently remove footballs from wire rack by using a knife to gently pry them up. To serve, use some faux grass from the craft store on top of a styrofoam base to hold the pops and add some orange candies to surround the grass “field” for a little team color and a sweet ending!

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Events in Greater Knox ville COMEDY

Rodney Carrington Live Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer who recorded eight major record label comedy albums, which have sold millions of copies. Rodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut Hangin’ With Rodney in 1998. The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums. Rodney also released Make it Christmas which features his original song “Camouflage and Christmas Lights”, a tribute to our military. September 22, 2017 Location: 500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum, TN Time: 7:00 PM Price: $48.00 Einstein Simplified - Comedy Improv Troupe There is nothing funny about reading a calendar entry. Seriously, come down and have some fun. Einstein Simplified has been entertaining Knoxville, TN and the surrounding area since 1994. The troupe is currently performing at 8:15 p.m. every Tuesday at Scruffy City Hall. Location: 28 Market Square, TN Time: 8:15 PM Comedy Night at Scruffy Join us for live comedy weekly at Scruffy City Hall on our NEW NIGHT! Wednesday is now Comedy Night! Location: 32 Market Square, Scruffy City Hall, TN Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Cards Against Humanity night; food & fun! Come have some fun around the campfire every tuesday evening, rain or shine. We have craft brews, great caribbearean and bar snacks! Location: 760 Stone Street Northwest, Bar Marley, TN Phone: (865) 201-5765 Time: 12 PM-3 AM Price: Free Gabriel Iglesias: FluffyMania Gabriel Iglesias has been described as a witty, electrifying and talented performer, who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience. His high-octane show is a sure-fire hit: a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. Gabriel’s unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages. October 20, 2017. Location: 500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum, TN. Time: 8:00 PM Price: $90, $59, $43.50

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Lewis Black: The Rant, White & Blue Tour Lewis is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sold out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and The United States. He is one of few performers to sell out multiple, renowned theatres, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In August 2007, he was the first stand-up comedian to ever perform in concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Lewis’ live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. Lewis yells so they don’t have to. A passionate performer who is more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world. November 19, 2017 Location: 604 S. Gay Street, Tennessee Theatre, TN Phone: (865) 684-1200 Time: Doors @ 6:00 / Show @ 7:00 Price: $78.00, $58.00, $48.00 and $38.00 (plus applicable fees)

COMMUNITY Art Gone Wild Zoo Knoxville is hosting a special after-hours event featuring original arts and crafts created by the zoo’s animal “artists.” Attendees can enjoy wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres during a special show and browse sales of original paintings and customized gift items. September 23, 2017 Location: 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Zoo Knoxville, TN Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer In September, supporters from across the nation come together for the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Register, form a team, and invite your friends and family to join. Or, join an existing team. Then, be a fearless fundraiser for the kids of St. Jude, and explore the cool gear you can earn. September 23, 2017 Location: 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Zoo Knoxville, TN Phone: (615) 760-8025. Time: 7:30 Price: $10 to walk; $20 to run; ages 5 and under are free Waggin’ Tails 5K Fun Run Waggin’ Tails 5K is relocating this year from the Tommy Schumpert Park to a more central location that allows us to celebrate Knoxville, its people, and their dogs. HSTV is pairing

with the history of Happy Holler to kickoff the 12th Annual Happy Holler Street Fair. What better way to enjoy a beautiful September day than with a short run and some partying in the streets! Food, vendors, and live entertainment! Preregistration is open! Register now for the Waggin Tails 5K happening on Saturday, September 23rd at 11 AM. We would love to see teams sign up and have fun raising money for a good cause. September 23, 2017 Location: North Central St, Happy Holler, TN Phone: (865) 573-9675 Time: 11:00-1:00 PM Sugarlands MountainFest Sugarlands MountainFest is a 4 day music and outdoor festival Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in downtown Gatlinburg produced by Sugarlands Distilling Company. It’s a celebration of the great outdoors nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains which combines an amazing musical line-up of over 30 bands, outdoor running, biking, and fishing events, a gathering of Tennessee distillers at the Tennessee Whiskey Experience, a host of outdoor brands, Appalachian food and arts, as well as craft cocktails and beer. The festival will also benefit two area non-profit organizations; the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont and DreamBikes. Tickets, event registrations, lodging and all info can be found at SugarlandsMtnFest.com Location: Downtown Gatlinburg, TN, TN Price: $60 General Admission Weekend Pass 8th Annual Green Thumb Gala Join our Homegrown celebration with an evening of food, cocktails, and auctions on Sunday, October 1st at 5:00pm on the beautiful LeConte Meadow! October 1, 2017 Location: 2743 Wimpole Avenue, Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, TN Phone: (865) 862-8717 Time: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Price: $150 Big Heights Rooftop Crawl Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee at the second annual Big Heights Rooftop Crawl on October 5, 2017. Attendees will once again crawl high above Market Square on the rooftops of Scruffy City Hall, Preservation Pub, and more! Your ticket includes appetizers, drinks, music, and decadethemed fun as you travel through the 70s, 80s, and 90s. October 5, 2017. Location: City of Knoxville, Market Square, TN. Phone: (865) 523-9455 Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm Price: $45 through Sept. 21st, $55 after To submit an event please contact us at info@hushh.club

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Events in Greater Knox ville DOWNTOWN

Stories in Stitches: Quilts from the ETHS Collection East Tennessee families treasure quilts made by their ancestors. Besides warming and decorating the bed, quilts also serve as reminders of important events—births, weddings, service to our country, the death of loved ones. Often, these memories are preserved in notes attached to the quilts or through stories handed down to younger generations. Sometimes notes are lost and memories fade, leaving families with a “mystery quilt.” Did Grandma Jones or Granny Smith make this quilt? Or, was it Aunt Jane? When did she make it? Why did she choose this pattern? What caused this stain or that tear? These are some of the mysteries that quilt historians try to address through genealogical research and technical analysis. August 17, 2017 - January 2, 2018 Location: 601 S. Gay Street, East Tennessee History Center, TN Phone: (865) 215-8824 Time: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am4:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm Price: Adults $5, 55+ $4, 16 & Under are Free, Everyone is Free on Sunday! Art in Public Places Experience some of the larger variety with Art in Public Places, an annual Dogwood Arts exhibition featuring largescale sculptures in Knoxville’s downtown public spaces, McGhee Tyson Airport, and various ORNL Federal Credit Union branch locations. Public art beautifies Knoxville’s streetscapes, contributes to civic pride, and identifies Knoxville as a growing arts destination. By displaying sculptures outdoors, the city celebrates not only the art but its natural beauty during this year-round exhibition. August 17, 2017 - March 10, 2018 Location: Knoxville Area, Knoxville and Surrounding Area, TN Phone: (865) 637-4561 Price: Free Food Truck Park & Market Knoxville’s yummiest food trucks come together in one parking lot every Third Thursday! Don’t forget your lawn chairs. Full bar provided by Blue Slip Winery & Bistro . Location: 300 West Depot Street, Historic Southern Railway Station, TN Phone: (865) 249-7808 Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Price: Free Knoxville Food Tours Location: Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville Food Tours, TN Phone: (865) 201-7270

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Donna The Buffalo Donna the Buffalo has released ten albums and are affiliated with several others, including Puryear’s 2007 solo album Hopes and Dreams and a 2003 release, Wait Til Spring, with Jim Lauderdale. The band’s 2008 release Silverlined, as well as the 2013 release (both on Sugar Hill) did well on the Americana Music Chart, each placing well into the top ten. In 2011 Nevins released Wood and Stone, produced by Larry Campbell in Levon Helm Studios, and Mule to Ride in 1999 on Sugar Hill Records. The group draws its inspiration from a cherished part of the American heritage: the old-time music festivals of the south that drew entire towns and counties together. “Those festivals were so explosive, and the community and the feeling of people being with each other, that’s the feeling we were shooting for in our music,” Puryear says. “Donna the Buffalo is an extension of the joy we’ve found.” September 22, 2017 Location: 803 S. Gay Street, Bijou Theatre, TN Phone: (865) 522-0832 Time: Doors @ 7:00 Show @ 8:00 Price: $23.00 (plus applicable fees) Movies on the Square Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join hundreds of others under the stars for a night of family fun in front of the silver screen. On Friday nights in September and October, Market Square transforms into a great outdoor movie house where folks bring their chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and come together to watch blockbusters and classics alike. Sponsored by the Knox County Public Library to showcase its broad collection of movies and music, Movies on Market Square has been delighting audiences since 2005. September 1, 2017 - October 27, 2017 Location: 18 Market Square, Market Square, TN Phone: (865) 215-8750 Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Price: Free Blues Cruise Blues Cruise - Come on along for a fantastic trip down the Tennessee River with some of the finest blues musicians in the area. These cruises are a function of the Smoky Mtn. Blues Society and benefit their “Blues In The Schools” program. Each cruise will feature a different blues act encompassing the many textures and styles of blues from classic to contemporary and everything in between. Enjoy drinks from our cash bar onboard, food will be available for purchase as well as items from the Blues Society. Location: 300 Neyland Dr, Tennessee Riverboat Company, TN Phone: (865) 525-7827 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Price: $16.00

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Happy Hollerpalooza Street Fair This home-grown, family event strives to associate visitors with local businesses, artists, crafters, and musicians of the area. 1201 N Central Street | Knoxville, TN 37917 Date: October 1, 2017 to October 1, 2017 Peppa Pig Live Peppa Pig, the #1 Family show of 2016, is back with an action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in Peppa Pig’s Surprise! Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in an all singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and surprises! October 4, 2017 Location: 604 S. Gay Street, Tennessee Theatre, TN Time: 6:00 PM Price: $61.00, $44.00, and $31.00 (plus applicable fees) Alive After Five: Stacy Mitchhart Band Known as the “Blues Doctor,” Stacy Mitchhart is a flamboyant entertainer, “dressed to the nines,” with a teasing smile and quick wit. He has won the Albert King Award for Best Guitarist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and virtually every Blues award there is in Nashville, but he is more than just a straight blues artist, as his music encompasses elements of R&B, gospel, soul, and jazz. The Stacy Mitchhart Band, with Darin James on drums, Cory Distefano on trumpet/keyboards/vocals, Michael Dearing on bass/vocals, and Jules Caldarera on saxophones/vocals, maintains a busy schedule, performing 275 shows a year, including his longtime residency at the famed Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar in Nashville’s historic Printer’s Alley. We’re mighty pleased that they come to Alive After Five once or twice a year, too! October 6, 2017 Location: 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville Museum of Art, TN. Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Price: $15 General Admission, $10 with Membership or Student ID, Free for ages 17 and under First Friday Knoxville Knoxville is home to a diverse community of artists, arts organizations and cultural institutions. 13 years ago, the community came together on the First Friday of every month in downtown Knoxville. Over recent years, the celebration has extended throughout the city, encouraging people to venture out and enjoy great art and great company throughout all of Knoxville. Time: First Friday each month

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FUN TIME, HOLLER: THAT’S HAPPY HOLLER OF COURSE By Alana Scarsella

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Just minutes North of Knoxville

you will find a block that is reminiscent of the prohibition, this gem goes by its Depression Era moniker Happy Holler. The Happy Holler Historic District was the original heart of North Knoxville businesses after the Trolley line was established. Directly from the National Registration of Historic Places “Happy Holler’s early popularity as an “entertainment” venue arose from its reputation as a place where alcohol could be easily purchased from establishments along its back alleys during Prohibition (beginning in 1907 in Knoxville); hence the name “Happy” Holler.” In this historic district of North Knoxville you can take a walk down the street and experience the atmosphere of one of Old Knoxville’s revived communities. At the Corner of Central and Anderson you will find Raven’s Records and Rarities at 1200 N Central Street. Half the store sports a pre-loved vinyl collection that ranges in price from $1 to items that are very collectible, then on the other half of the store you will find movie memorabilia. They were founded in 1985 and have

been one of the best kept secrets in Knoxville since. Next to Raven’s you will find Central Flats and Taps at 1204 Central St. With a menu that is diverse enough to make even the pickiest of eaters happy everyone is sure to find something that they love here. Central Flats and Taps is also one of the best drinking places in Knoxville because of their array of Tennessee craft beers and whiskeys. Next up you can visit the Chop Shop Hair Studio for a salon experience like none other. According to the Chop Shop’s website the salon is “A little bit country, A little bit rock n roll, and pure style!” The Salon offers a wide variety of Services including Manicure/ Pedicures, facial waxing and all your hair needs. Heck they even have a small stage with string instruments and offer discounts for patrons who will play them a song. Stop by the Chop Shop Hair Studio and let your Salon experience truly make you Holler. They are located at 1206 N. Central Street. At the end of Happy Holler at 1208 N. Central Street you will find Relix Variety Theater. Relix Variety Theater was founded in 2008 originally as a Consignment store but by the end of 2008 it became the variety theater that it is today. Today the venue really lives up to its name hosting everything from Weddings, corporate events, to rock concerts. A truly unique spot for any event. Across the street at 1209 N. Central Street you will find the Time Warp Tea Room. Which features a vintage motorcycle theme décor. They also offer a variety of teas and gourmet coffee assortment. One of the coolest things about the Time Warp Tea Room aside from the trip back in time the décor will take you is that on weeknights they feature live music, it’s

a remarkable experience. Stop by Friends Antiques and Collectibles for one of the best shopping experiences in Knoxville. They have three stories with over 10,000 sq feet of shopping space in the lower level you will find the “manly room” with any and all sorts of masculine items any guy would love. The main and upper floors are loaded with a plethora of items in fact according to their website “you might want to pack a lunch and spend the day to see all our store has to offer!” Last but definitely not least at 109 W. Anderson Ave you will find Modern studio. At Modern Studio you can catch a movie or an improve show and the coolest thing is that they are open every weekday from 11am to 5pm for what they call the weekday social. From their website “Just $5 gains you access to excellent Wi-Fi, quiet workspace, and beverages. Bring your lunch, meet with colleagues, or simply come by for some social interaction. Every dollar supports our mission to provide a financially accessible space for performing artists in Knoxville and helps with our overall operating costs.” If you haven’t been before you should definitely go and discover the Happy Holler. The historic block will take you for a walk back in time. You can discover local artist, local entertainment, and local shopping. Support local business owners and help keep the historic district alive and vibrant.

Photo courtesy of insideofknoxville.com Joy Theater, 1205 North Central Street, Knoxville, circa early 1900s

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Live in The Park Featuring Lil Uzi Vert Lil Uzi Vert, and others, performing live at the historic Homer Hamilton Amphitheater in Chilhowee Park. September 23, 2017 Location: 3301 E. Magnolia Avenue, Chilhowee Park Phone: (865) 215-8900 Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Price: $30 GA, $40 -$75 Los Angeles Songwriter Daniel Kushnir Los Angeles Songwriter Daniel Kushnir at Preservation Pub Acoustic Blues and Traditional Folk. Multi-instrumentalist songwriter & producer Daniel Kushnir, a prolific ramblin’ man with a chameleon-like sense of composition, has recorded five albums since embarking as a solo artist in 2012. His latest offering, Buffalo Thunder, inspired by life in the Sierras of northern California, Kushnir strips down bare: acoustic guitar, mouth harp, light percussion, and a vocal delivery stuck between a sneer and a smile. September 26, 2017 Location: 28 Market Square, Preservation Pub, TN Phone: (310) 776-2929 Time: 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM Price: FREE till 8pm/ $3 AFTER 8PM Singer Songwriter Night Preservation Pub Singer Songwriter Night. Knoxville’s longest running and strongest songwriting community. Location: 28 Market Square, Preservation Pub, TN Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Rhiannon Giddens Singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens is the co-founder of the GRAMMY award-winning string band Carolina Chocolate Drops, in which she also plays banjo and fiddle. She began gaining recognition as a solo artist when she stole the show at the T Bone Burnett-produced Another Day, Another Time concert at New York City’s Town Hall in 2013. The elegant bearing, prodigious voice, and fierce spirit that brought the audience to its feet that night is also abundantly evident on Giddens’ critically acclaimed solo debut, the Grammy nominated album, Tomorrow Is My Turn, which masterfully blends American musical genres like gospel, jazz, blues, and country, showcasing her extraordinary emotional range and dazzling vocal prowess. September 27, 2017 Location: 803 S. Gay Street, Bijou Theatre, TN Time: Doors @ 7:00 Show @ 8:00 Price: $44.50 & 29.50 plus applicable fees

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The Copper Tones Hailing from South Florida, The Copper Tones bring sunshine with them wherever they go. Roots music with a favorable twist of soul, rock, Americana and more, they’ve coined their genre as “Soulgrass.” This group of talented and diverse multiinstrumentalists give a performance not to be missed! September 28, 2017 Location: 200 E. Jackson Avenue, Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria Time: 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM Price: Free Mastodon Mastodon with special guest Eagles of Death Metal and Russian Circles. Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Their musical style features progressive concepts and unique instrumentation. Mastodon has released seven studio albums, as well as a number of other records. The band’s debut album, Remission, released in 2002, garnered significant critical acclaim for its unique sound. Mastodon’s second full-length release, Leviathan, is a concept album based on the novel Moby-Dick by Herman Melville. Three magazines awarded the record Album of the Year in 2004: Revolver, Kerrang! and Terrorizer. September 29, 2017 Location: 500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum, TN Time: 7:30 PM Price: $42.50 and $53.00 Frankenstein!! This program opens the Chamber Classics series with Austrian composer HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!! A Pan-Demonium for Chansonnier & Ensemble. Debuted in 1978, this humorous piece includes spoken word and sung verse by a narrator or chansonnier to accompany the orchestra who talk-sings of Frankenstein and other demons he encounters. The program concludes with Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 60 known as Il Distratto, or “The Distracted,” which is a playful piece intended to almost make the audience laugh out loud. October 1, 2017 Location: 803 S. Gay Street, Bijou Theatre, TN Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Price: tickets range from $15 to $35 Jazz Lunch at The Square Room Join us for the Jazz lunch at The Square Room on the first Wednesday of each month from noon to 1pm. $15 admission includes lunch. We’re located at 4 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hosted by Wes Lunsford. September 6, 2017 - December 6, 2017 Location: 4 Market Square, The Square Room, TN Phone: (865) 573-3226 Time: 12:00-1:00 pm. Price: Free

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38th Annual Tennessee Fall Homecoming One of the nation’s largest, most authentic music and folk festivals, the 38th anniversary of Homecoming will feature dozens of acclaimed musicians performing all-day on four outdoor stages, as well as evening performances by headlining artists, including Lee Ann Womack, The SteelDrivers, and the Earls of Leicester. Tour the Museum’s 65-acre farm and village, observe old-time mountain demonstrations, and browse the offerings of heritage artisans and crafters. Location: 2819 Andersonville Hwy., Museum of Appalachia Phone: (865) 494-7680 Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Price: Prices vary by event day American Stories Tour Starring Craig Morgan and Mac Powell A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV host, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music’s best-loved artists, Morgan thrills massive crowds with signature hits, including “Bonfire,” Almost Home,”“Redneck Yacht Club,”“International Harvester,”“This Ole Boy,” Wake Up Loving You” and the six week #1, “That’s What I Love About Sunday.” His newest album, A Whole Lot More To Me, released in June 2016, features singles “I’ll Be Home Soon” and “When I’m Gone.” Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. October 6, 2017 Location: 803 S. Gay Street, Bijou Theatre, TN Phone: (865) 522-0832 Time: Doors @ 7:00 / Show @ 8:00 Price: $45.00 and $50.00 plus applicable service fees Oh Wonder: Ultralife Tour In an era in which pop careers require careful planning, Oh Wonder are an anomaly. They’re a band formed by accident not design, a duo who didn’t intend to play live but spent more than a year touring the world, and a major label act who never saw this being anything other than a DIY project. Ultralife is both Oh Wonder’s extraordinary second album and their debut proper. Its eponymously-titled predecessor, released in late 2015, was a collection of songs they had posted online at the rate of one a month, which millions of listeners fell in love with, turning London-based Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West into reluctant pop stars. October 7, 2017 Location: 803 S. Gay Street, Bijou Theatre, TN Phone: (865) 522-0832 Time: Doors @ 7:00 Show @ 8:00 Price: $25.00 / $40.00 plus applicable service fees To submit an event please contact us at info@hushh.club

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