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Name that school Knox County Schools is seeking input on naming the new Career Magnet Academy at Pellissippi State, which opened in August at the Strawberry Plains exit of I-40. While many high schools are named for the geographic region they serve, the Career Magnet Academy at Pellissippi State serves students from across the district, and nonregional name suggestions are appropriate. Suggestions for a name, along with an explanation and rationale behind the name, may be sent to nametheschool@knoxschools.org. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, Oct. 23.
A-E saluted As part of last week’s Thank a Teacher promotion, school officials visited Austin-East Magnet High School for an assembly with juniors and seniors followed by a reception for teachers. Superintendent Jim McIntyre said A-E has “exited any state accountability designation,” meaning the school earned a level 5, the highest level of effectiveness for the past academic year. The recognition was for “school-wide student growth in literacy, numeracy and overall,” said McIntyre. Principal Benny Perry and school board member Gloria Deathridge also attended.
Cash mob in Fountain City Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and members of the North Knox Rotary Club will be pumping gas and handing out coffee to show support for Alvin Frye and the guys at Fountain City Exxon. It’s this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Ghost House Hikes at Big Ridge Each Friday and Saturday night in October, Big Ridge State Park rangers will lead a 1.5 mile hike on Ghost House trail. Reservations are required. Info/to register: 992-5523.
What’s next for the Volunteers? To put things in perspective, Tennessee looks less like a bowl team today than it did in August. After weeks and weeks of intensive instruction, the Volunteers have not learned to win. There is no threat of a running attack. Pass protection is still missing in action. It is so bad as to be dangerous.
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The Sangria dancers perform a colorful gypsy-style dance for the crowd at the HoLa Festival on Market Square. Photo by Patricia Williams
around the globe, held in Market By Patricia Williams You didn’t have to speak or Square and Krutch Park. Heritage booths representing understand Spanish to enjoy the HoLa Festival, a celebration Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, El Salof Spanish-speaking cultures vador, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico
and others were lessons in geography and culture for the more than 30,000 who attended the Sept. 27-28 event. The festival is presented by
HoLa Hora Latina of Knoxville and is dedicated to building cultural bridges through art, education and communication. Info: www.holafestival.org.
Homecoming ahead for Knoxville College By Patricia Williams Knoxville College will celebrate homecoming Oct. 16-19, providing a great opportunity for people to come out, have fun and spend a few dollars for a good cause. One recently restored facility will be showcased. Under the auspices of Helping Hands Ministry of Knoxville College, Wilma Claiborne, also known as Miss Winkie, and a band of six volunteers have made it their mission to have the student center’s Bulldog Café ready to open in time for homecoming weekend. For less than a year, the group has held fundraisers and accepted small donations. “We work with the campus to do what they ask and allow us to do,” said Claiborne. A blog post expresses gratitude for a donated table and chair. Fueled by hope and hard work, their mission is close to completion, and Miss Winkie expects a timely opening, pending inspections. “We intend to keep it open to give the students a place on campus to eat,” she said. The group will then continue work on a dormitory.
At the recent Mechanicsville “Start where you are. Use what Homecoming cook-off, Helping you have. Do what you can.” Hands earned first place with jerk To page 3 chicken cooked by KC student “Chef CJ,” and money from sales went to the café. Wilma “Miss Winkie” Claiborne Sounds like the volunteers have displays the first-place trophy heeded these words of wisdom won by Helping Hands Ministry of from Arthur Ashe, the first AfriKnoxville College at the Mechancan-American male tennis player icsville Homecoming cook-off. to win a Grand Slam tournament:
Thorn Grove Baptist gets minister to students By Sandra Clark Zach Wishart, 20, has joined Thorn Grove Baptist Church as minister to students. He is a student himself, a junior majoring in Biblical studies through online courses from Liberty University. Wishart is excited about his Wishart new role after having worked in a similar role at Salem Baptist Church in Halls for a year. He cites Trey Meek, an as-
sociate minister at Salem, as “a big mentor to me.” The bond within a youth group is strong, he says. “It’s a safe place to be in fellowship, with friends to lean on.” He said Meek is very good at building relationships with students, and he hopes to model his program on what’s been done at Salem. “Kids know he’s always there. They can call him anytime.” So Wishart is excited to be at Thorn Grove and is “looking forward to seeing what God does during my time there.” He will start with the youth already at the church, building them into
a cohesive unit and working through them to meet others and expand the group. Wishart expects to work primarily with students at Carter-area schools and plans school visits, attendance at ball games and pep rallies and other outreach. Wishart graduated from Halls High School in 2012 and attended Pellissippi State for one year before transferring to Liberty. His parents are Scott and Ginger Wishart. Thorn Grove Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary on Oct. 5.
Stand Down to help homeless veterans By Anne Hart “Stand down” is a phrase familiar to military veterans. During war time, stand down offers battle-weary soldiers the opportunity for rest and relaxation away from the front lines. The phrase has taken on additional meaning for America’s estimated 200,000 homeless veterans who today “combat” life on the streets, because Stand Down is the name chosen for a one-day nationwide event which offers those veterans the opportunity to gather in their own communities to get help for the many problems
they face. This year’s area Stand Down will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the National Guard Armory, 3300 Sutherland Ave. The community-based Knoxville Area VeterClyde Vincent ans Stand Down, an all-volunteer veterans organization, and service providers will give homeless veterans access to the community resources they need to begin ad-
dressing their individual problems and rebuilding their lives. Remote Area Medical and others will offer medical and dental care, eyeglasses, clothing and other items. Both breakfast and lunch will be served. Clyde Vincent, program manager for the homeless veterans program operated locally as an adjunct of Volunteers of America, says the program has three components: helping homeless veterans get back to work, supportive services for veterans and their families that help them get into housing, and a program dealing
specifically with female veterans and veterans with children. The organization is now working with more than 250 homeless veterans in Knox and 12 surrounding counties. “These people are not looking for a handout,” Vincent said, “they want to get back to work.” Supportive services help veterans and their families “get into housing and stay in housing. We help them with rent, utilities and the deposits they need to get into housing, and we also help them set up budgets. This is a one-time opportunity.” Info: 607-6231.
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Youngest winner to build an entry in the show is 12-year-old Tyler Long, pictured with his bare-bones motorcycle.
The Clinch River Band helps cool down the crowd in the midday sun.
Car show aids Special Services When the Vols are away, away Knoxvillians come out to play. On a recent away-game weekend, the Special Services division of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office held its annual car and motorcycle show at Chilhowee Park.
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The show is the primary fundraising event for the unit that teaches life skills to Knox County fifth-graders. The program helps around 3,000 students annually avoid drugs, alcohol, bullying and other social problems. Most of the participants at the car show were of an age to have the time and income to enjoy this hobby,
One World Circus captivates the crowd with aerial acrobatics. Photos by Patricia Williams
but the award for Best Mini went to 4-year-old Kaylee Palmer for a replica of her papaw Jerry Palmer’s 1974 red Volkswagen Beetle, which he created from a
Knoxville College KC Homecoming weekend activities include the induction of Juanita Cannon at the KC Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, Oct. 17, at the Marriott hotel downtown; the All Black (attire) Unity Party featuring Palmer Williams
Fisher-Price Power Wheels Barbie car. I was also impressed by 12-year-old Tyler Long’s bare-bones CM-400 motorcycle built for $500. A Jack
Kaylee Palmer with her Best Mini award
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From page 1 on Saturday, Oct. 18; and the concert and Sunday worship service at Fourth United Presbyterian Church on North Broadway. KC alumnus Bishop Warren M. Brown, brother of former Knoxville Mayor Daniel Brown, will be guest
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government Hat guy does it right John Fugate, Fountain City’s interim school board member who likes to wear a hat, is making an impact beyond his two-month term. Appointed to replace Indya Kincannon until the Nov. 4 election, Fugate nominated Mike McMillan for school board chair both in September and October. With Patti Bounds back, his latest motion prevailed, 5-4. Fugate then nominated Doug Harris for vice chair. With Fugate’s vote, Harris won 5-4 and took a seat next to McMillan.
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“Nice move,” I emailed Fugate. He called back from Charleston. Seems he had disrupted his family vacation to fly back at personal expense to vote at Wednesday’s meeting. “It was the right thing to do,” he said.
Proposition who? Roe v. Wade would never have happened, and a man’s right to an abortion would never have been questioned. Can you imagine a horde of female zealots parading with signs and harassing an unwed pregnant Tennessee Titans linebacker outside a clinic? Neither can I. Larry The fact is that only Van recently in the nation’s hisGuilder tory have women begun to flex their political muscles, and men continue to dominate legislative bodies and It isn’t sex education in the judiciary at all levels. need of those misspent milLaws like those envilions but what was known sioned by supporters of to my generation as “civics,” Proposition 1 that purport especially as it concerns to protect a woman’s health the power to interpret the in fact can result in medical Constitution granted to the catastrophe. U.S. Supreme Court. Last year Ohio enacted Let’s review: “(The) right stringent new regulations of privacy, whether it be that ban abortions for any founded in the Fourteenth reason after 24 weeks. One Amendment’s concept doctor’s patient discovered of personal liberty and her fetus carried a fatal restrictions upon state chromosome flaw 27 weeks action, or … in the Ninth into her term. Amendment’s reservation No doctor would perform of rights to the people, is the abortion for fear of the broad enough to encompass law. a woman’s decision whether Laws like that, laws like or not to terminate her those that forced the shutpregnancy.” down of clinics from South That’s the gist of the SuDakota to Mississippi, laws preme Court’s 1973 decision like Tennessee’s $1 million in Roe v. Wade. The constate-level defunding of stitutional right to privacy Planned Parenthood, are prevails over most state coming your way in spades restrictions on abortion. if enough voters respond That’s been the law of “yes” to Amendment 1. the land for 41 years despite Tennessee’s lawmakunrelenting efforts to disers are the same ones who mantle it. decided carrying a loaded Tennessee’s Amendment handgun into a bar is a 1 is another end run around nifty idea, so appealing to the Constitution schemed their native intelligence is up by lawmakers concerned a waste of time. Instead, I with “women’s health.” If it suggest a new proposition. passes on Nov. 4, only the Proposition Who asks financial health of attorneys legislators, “Who do you will benefit; challenges will think you are?” This should come quickly and often. appeal to conservatives The real problem is that, who ceaselessly rail against like Scarlett O’Hara’s maid, intrusive government. Prissy, men “don’t know The name of every state nothin’ ’bout birthin’ babies.” politician who publicly supIf men could get pregported Proposition 1 would nant, if they gave birth, if be listed on the ballot. If they dealt with unwanted enough voters tick your pregnancies, if they had to name, you’re recalled. choose between a career Who knows, maybe even and childrearing duties, Haslam would hear a who.
If a fraction of the money pouring into camps for and against Amendment 1 – also known as Proposition 1 – had been used in education there would be no “debate.”
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Nobody will ever confuse Amber Rountree or Patti Bounds with Dikembe Mutombo, the 7-2 Congolese-American basketball player whose signature play was the “not-in-my-house” swat and admonishing index finger waggle, but the new school board members (along with fellow newbie Terry Hill and appointee John Fugate) stood their ground at the October meetings and delivered the message that it’s a new day at the Board of Education. Rountree, a former school librarian who gave birth to son Teddy on Sept. 8, has spent her scant spare time researching the controversial SAT-10 tests that Knox County Schools administers to K-secondgraders. SAT-10 is not state required. Superintendent James McIntyre says these tests are necessary to identify reading deficiencies before students get to the critical third-grade level, but many parents and educators consider them harmful
Betty Bean to young children, as well as huge time-wasters. After failing to get clear answers from McIntyre, Rountree requested data from the state Department of Education and found that the number of school districts administering the tests is dwindling. In 2012, 97 of the state’s 135 school districts administered the SAT-10. In 2013, it was down to 87. She wanted a discussion of this issue at last week’s work session but says McIntyre – who, along with the board chair, sets the agenda – told her that the agenda was full. “He said it would be better at the mid-month meeting,” Rountree said. “But what concerns me is that we order the tests from the state, and the order has to
be in sometime in October. I want to have a public conversation with public input. Having proctored that assessment myself as recently as this past May, I don’t feel it is right for our kids. Numerous studies say it’s not developmentally appropriate for kids ages 5 through 7.” So how would she identify kids needing early reading intervention? “By the end of the school year, I would be willing to bet their teachers could tell me what I needed to know.” Bounds, whose absence from the September meeting left the vote for board chair deadlocked between Mike McMillan and Doug Harris, was fielding calls and emails from people who wanted to influence her vote for chair and from supporters of an International Baccalaureate program at Bearden Middle School. She cast her lot with McMillan, marking a sea change in the balance of power on the BOE, and when the vote for the esti-
mated $781,920 program at Bearden Middle came up, she balked, refusing to vote to spend this kind of money with less than a week’s notice (in the recent past, the board has routinely approved McIntyre-blessed initiatives on similarly short notice). To the visible irritation of at least one of their senior colleagues, the new majority voted to postpone the IB vote until next month. After the meeting, Bounds said neither vote was hard. “With the vote for chair, the people I heard from who wanted me to vote for Doug Harris were all about money. I didn’t hear from a single teacher who asked me to vote for Harris.” As for the IB program? It’s no secret that Bounds and Hill are conservative Republicans who take spending very seriously. And they very seriously said they wanted a minute to think about it. It remains to be seen whether their colleagues and McIntyre are listening.
Zoo upgrades truly spectacular The design for the new Pagoda to be built at the Knoxville Zoo in honor of Susan Shieh was unveiled Sept. 25 with the Shieh family present.
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It is truly spectacular. The Shiehs made a major capital gift for the Pagoda at Tiger Forest, which will be 30 feet tall. It will be a dramatic focal point for visitors to Tiger Forest. Zoo board chair Eddie Mannis presided, and attending were City Council member Duane Grieve, Sen. Becky Massey and Burchett as well as former city architect and county commissioner David Collins. This will be a significant addition to the zoo, which is a major tourist attraction for Knoxville. Susan Shieh was active in promoting Knoxville’s sister-city program in Japan and China. ■ Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett has attended several GOP events in neighboring counties recently including a Blount County breakfast Sept. 20 for Lamar Alexander and a
summer speech by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in Campbell County. With his final term as county mayor expiring in 2018, he may be checking out options in a larger arena. Burchett likes campaigning and does it well. He will not disappear in September 2018 when his current term expires. He is actively backing Alexander for U.S. Senate, taking him to lunch last week at Vol Market in Knoxville as well as being master of ceremonies at his recent Knoxville lunch. ■ Cheri Siler, Democratic nominee for state Senate, favors raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. It’s unclear how she can do it as a state senator as Tennessee does not have a minimum-wage law. It is the current federal law that impacts Tennessee. While Siler is unlikely to win her Senate bid against Republican Rick Briggs, she is making friends among Democrats and impressing observers for the competent and determined manner she is waging her campaign. She has a foundation for a future local race if she wants to do it. Remember, Gloria Johnson lost her first race against Becky Massey. Briggs was seen as overbearing on a recent TV program with Siler. ■ County Commis-
sioner Ed Brantley, whose name a few weeks ago was on the Gordon Ball for U.S. Senate campaign list (he says he never authorized it) as a supporter, last week attended the Alexander for Senate luncheon here in Knoxville and is now actively backing Alexander for re-election. ■ Last Friday, Oct. 3, marked the 223rd birthday of the city of Knoxville, which was founded in 1791. In 1991, on the Bicentennial celebration, the state Legislature met in Knoxville at the World’s Fair Park to salute the occasion. No mention of it was made this year on the city website. Sue Clancy, former director of special events who led the 1991 Bicentennial celebration, called this writer to wish him a Happy Knoxville Birthday. ■ Natalie Ritchie, daughter of former state Rep. Wayne Ritchie and Margaret is the 60 Seconds managing editor of the Duke Political Review at Duke University. She is a 2012 graduate of Knoxville’s Webb School and a junior at Duke majoring in public policy. It can be found online at www.dukepoliticalreview.org ■ During the last session of the Legislature, a bill was enacted to make it illegal for election observers sponsored by the United Nations to inspect elections
in Tennessee. While there are many persons who dislike the United Nations for many reasons, this legislation has played neatly into Vladimir Putin’s hands as he seeks to overturn the independence of Ukraine. The international community has sent election observers there now and in the past to validate their fairness. This has become almost routine throughout the world. This writer has been an election observer in Georgia and Timor Leste. Putin has placed this legislation on the Russia Today network, which is his propaganda organ. He says the U.S. wants to observe elections in other countries but objects to it in the U.S. Tennessee should be inviting election observers throughout the world to visit the Volunteer State to see how free, fair and open our elections are. They could learn something from observing what we do and what we do not do. ■ The University of Tennessee is spending $150,000 to repair the roof of historic Hopecote House on Melrose Avenue, which is used as an official guest house for many UT visitors. It is a John Franz Staub-designed house as is the Williams House on Lyons View Pike, which UT is seeking to lease.
Tennessee looks less like a bowl team To put things in perspective, Tennessee looks less like a bowl team today than it did in August. After weeks and weeks of intensive instruction, the Volunteers have not learned to win. There is no threat of a running attack. Pass protection is still missing in action. It is so bad as to be dangerous. Offensive inefficiency puts an unholy burden on the defense. Eight plays in the red zone lost 11 yards and an interception. Such ineptness brings back memories of a previous administration. Other than that and the score, all is well in Big Orange Country. There were many positive aspects of Saturday past. Weather was good. Neyland Stadium checkerboard configuration of paying customers was almost spectacular. The crowd was loud. Concessions cashed in, maybe enough to match last year’s net profit. Aging Vols for Life made it on and off the field without significant injury. It could have been a really good day.
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Butch Jones is keeping the faith. That is a plus. The coach sent word that if everybody will just be patient, Tennessee will be OK. He didn’t say when. “We’re going to get it together. We’re going to have great days, but we just got to keep grinding… I promise you we’re going to get it right … we’ll be back. I promise you we’re going to be a good football team.” It sure isn’t yet but it is trying. Butch said what he has said before, that the players are fighting, scratching and clawing. They are also shooting themselves in the feet. The first half was marred by penalties. The second half was lost to sacks. Could it be that losing to Florida is contagious, that the current team picks it up from the previous team
and passes it on? The streak is at 10. Sometimes the Gators have been better. This time they weren’t. And they weren’t very good last year. Florida projected as the pivotal game of 2014, the one that could have launched Tennessee toward a surprisingly successful season. The Vols allowed the Gators to beat the odds. They survived three interceptions and stayed around until their coach sent in the sub quarterback. In comparison to some we’ve seen, theirs looked like an allstar-to-be. Battered and bruised Florida coach Will Muschamp, at risk of losing his job, found great satisfaction in heaping fourth-quarter unhappiness of the colorful multitude: “It was great to see so many people disappointed.” Will may have been retaliating for the vulgar fan chant I hope your children didn’t hear. That was last week. Don’t you know excitement is building for homecoming. Can’t you just feel it? The Chattanooga Moccasins are
coming to town. Now is a good time for a lighter assignment. It gives the Vols a chance to get their record back to even. Finishing 3-3 in the second half of the season is a potential problem. Tennessee will have to find something to beat in addition to open date. Two remaining foes are obviously stronger. Missouri is a maybe. South Carolina and Kentucky are different kinds of shockers. We’ll discover later whether Vanderbilt improves more and faster. In theory, young Volunteers will get better with age and experience. Senior quarterback Justin Worley probably won’t. He won considerable respect for just surviving Oklahoma and Georgia, for getting up after repeated knockdowns, for completing passes under duress, for coming back after an injury, for making the Athens game close. He did not play well against Florida. I boldly predict Tennessee will defeat Chattanooga. I am less confident about what may happen thereafter.
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County Commission goes to jail Knox County commissioners learned about the latest law enforcement technology and initiatives at a lunch hosted by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on Maloneyville Road.
Wendy Smith
While the overview was primarily aimed at new commission members Randy Smith, Charles Busler, Bob Thomas and Ed Brantley, the lunch was also attended by Mike Brown and Dave Wright. Martha Dooley, media relations director, talked about the growth of the KCSO website. The 24-hour arrest list is popular, she said, and two downloadable apps serve the public and the sheriff’s office. One allows residents to submit crime tips, and the other alerts victims when perpetrators are being released. The website also links to a crime map of Knox County. People are less afraid when they have more information about crime, said Captain Bobby Hubbs of the Crime Analysis and Information Technology Division.
“What a great tool. I used to print out a report every 30 days and take it to neighborhood associations. This is updated every hour,” said Hubbs. The KCSO also uses Facebook and Twitter to keep the public and the media up to date, Dooley said. Butch Bryant, an attorney with the sheriff’s office, said patrol officers will soon be equipped with body cameras, which ultimately protect them. He advises recruits to assume that everything they do is being recorded, and they shouldn’t mind the sheriff, or their mother, looking at it. Citizens behave differently if they know they are being recorded, which is also helpful, he said. Todd Cook, director of Probation and Pretrial Release, brought an electronic alcohol-monitoring bracelet that can monitor the location and alcohol consumption of offenders. Knox County is one of the largest alcohol-monitoring stations in the U.S., he said. Offenders, who would otherwise be in jail, pay $10 a day to wear the device, he said. Others talked about initiatives aimed at keeping at-risk groups out of jail. A new training program will help officers identify veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, said Chief Deputy
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Response Team demonstrates the takedown of an unruly inmate. Photos by Wendy Smith
Knox County Commissioners Randy Smith, Charles Busler, Ed Brantley and Mike Brown examine an alcohol-monitoring bracelet at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
Eddie Biggs. A new court allows veterans in the criminal justice system to receive treatment rather than jail time. Captain Chris Holloway talked about Operation: Think Twice, a program for at-risk kids and their parents. A two-hour tour of the detention facility shows
consequences of delinquent behavior, he said. Rodney Bivens, assistant chief of corrections, pointed out problems that commissioners might eventually need to address. Since Lakeshore Mental Health Institute closed in 2012, the country transports offenders who require hospitalization
to Moccasin Bend Mental Health Center in Chattanooga costing $175,000 each year for fuel alone. As many as 40 percent of detention-center inmates suffer from drug or mentalhealth issues, Bivens estimated. Early intervention could keep many from getting stuck in the system.
The Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility has 1,036 beds, but they can’t all be filled at the same time because of the need to separate groups, like maximumsecurity inmates. Knox County needs more facilities for maximum-security prisoners, said Bivens.
rival of his first grandchildren – twin girls.
GOV NOTES ■ Amendment 1 panel discussion and community forum, noon Thursday, Oct. 9, Pellissippi State Community College, Goins Building auditorium, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Free and open to the public. Info: 694-6400. ■ Democratic Women’s club meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Shoney’s on Western
Avenue. Info: 742-8234. ■ Metropolitan Planning Commission will meet 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the City County Building. ■ Buz Johnson, deputy director and 37-year veteran of MPC, retired from the agency Sept. 12. He says he’s looking forward to retirement, especially with the impending ar-
■ Sen. Lamar Alexander will speak in North Knox County, a guest of three Republican clubs. The meeting is 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Boys and Girls Club of Halls/ Powell, 1819 Dry Gap Pike, across from Brickey-McCloud Elementary School. ■ Early voting for the Nov. 4 election will start Wednesday, Oct. 15, and run through
Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10 area locations. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Locations are: City County Building (opens weekdays at noon), Halls Rec Center, Carter Library, Downtown West, Farragut Town Hall, Love Kitchen, Merchants Drive (near Outback), Karns (next to Archer’s BBQ), South (next to Rush Fitness) and New Harvest Park.
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The Chollman triplets – Makyla, Hunter and Jessi – all plan to attend CarsonNewman University after graduation from Carter High School. Photos by R. White
Stacey and Elke Childress huddle under an umbrella with their children, Roman, Ava and Julia. Stacey is mother of A-E #11 Lo- Alma Cunningham escorts her daughter, Austin-East Homegan Childress. coming Queen Darrisha Triplett. Photos by Patricia Williams
Rain does not dampen A-E homecoming
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The threat of rain did not dampen the muchanticipated homecoming events at Austin-East High School. The football foe was the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders, who traveled in from the mountains of Sevier County and returned home with a 15-0 win. Homecoming Queen Darrisha Triplett and her court made their debut on the field without getting wet. Triplett was escorted by her mother, Alma Cunningham. The titles Mr. and Miss Austin-East went to Zackese Alexander and BiJanette DeLozier, enrollment counselor with Bryan College, anca Carter. gives Fulton High student Courtney Rader information on the Austin-East band memschool during the college/career fair. bers looked polished in
Miss Austin-East Bianca Carter is escorted by her grandparents (left) and Mr. Austin-East Zackese Alexander is escorted by his grandmother. their ceremonial uniforms. They challenged the light rain to perform, but as the drizzle became a downpour their performance came to an early end. At game’s end a scuffle broke out on the field between players. It was quick-
ly brought under control. (It would be remiss not to mention the heaviness on the hearts of Austin-East staff and students on this day. They were told that Dominique “Domo” Johnson, a recent graduate, was killed in a drive-by shoot-
ing that morning, according to Benny Perry, A-E principal. It bears acknowledging the extra burdens often carried on the hearts of A-E students. It speaks to their strength, character and endurance on and off the field.)
College/career fair draws large crowd Knox County Schools hosted a college and career fair that allowed juniors and seniors an opportunity to explore post-secondary opportunities available upon graduation. More than 100 repre-
sentatives from colleges and universities, career and technical schools, the military and financial-aid organizations were on hand inside the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park.
Thirteen bands, one event The Central High School Bobcat band will host the Knox County Schools Marching Band exhibition, 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 5321 Jacksboro Pike. This is an opportunity to see each high school’s marching band (approximately 1,500 students total) perform its halftime show. Tickets are $5, with children 10 and younger admitted free. Concessions will be available. Rain date is set for Tuesday, Oct. 28.
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Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians, Fountainhead Service Unit, Troop 20628, earned their volunteer badges assisting at the craft tables during the recent Knoxville Botanical Gardens Fall Festival. They also roasted marshmallows and enjoyed a hayride. Pictured are (sitting) Amy Humphrey, scout mom; Ariana Turner, junior; Lily Ewers, cadet; Savannah Myers, junior; Kathy Myers, scout nana; (standing) Stephanie Ewers, scout mom; Katelyn Turner, senior; Georgia Hall, cadet; Haley Myers, cadet; and Tracy Hall, troop co-leader. Photo by Patricia Williams
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Fulton held homecoming festivities prior to kickoff against Pigeon Forge last week. Members of the court included king Corey Wyatt, queen Makaley Black and king Bryce Willson. Photos by R. White
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New name for close-knit alliance
The East Towne Area and need help making the Business and Professional best decisions in time of Association has a new name need. and a new logo. Tommy Vann, local developer and supporter of the East Towne area, provided breakfast for everyone. The history of area development since 1982 was given with Nancy humor and fascinating deWhittaker tails. This young organization has been in existence less Justin Sterling, presi- than one year, but memdent, explains why the name bers have already partnered East Towne Business Alli- with TDOT, Knoxville City ance was chosen. “We’re excited because it is a strong name that communicates who we are and where we are,” says Sterling. The colCouncil, homeowners, orful compass in the new church groups and busilogo was designed to draw attention to the trade area. nesses for improved signage The orange section depicts along I-640. City Council member the targeted market area of Knoxville and Knox County. Nick Della Volpe has been The alliance met on Oct. a huge supporter and has 1, with Carolyn Pointer helped make this a reality. Neil, owner of Elder Advo- A resolution to TDOT comcates, as guest speaker. Neil missioner John Schroer has shared tips on how to start been passed by the council. Sterling says, “Our trade a small business. Elder Advocates provides assistance area has had access conto those who have elderly or cerns for over 20 years. disabled family members What’s different now is a ■
combination of factors converging at the same time. Consumer feedback has helped us see the need to organize for a common cause. We won’t take our foot off Sterling the gas once the signs get put up.” He acknowledges that in addition to the signs, improved visibility and changes to the infrastructure of the exits are also needed. Statistics show the I-640 corridor businesses are eight minutes from downtown, offer an abundance of free parking and serve consumers from eight counties. While it’s one of the top areas for retail sales in the entire county, educational, eye care and dental facilities are also close by. And former businesses are moving back to Knoxville Center Mall. There is currently a lease out for sig-
nature for a 17,000-squarefoot space at the mall with a namebrand retailer. Anticipated opening date is for first quarter 2015. New businesses have Pointer Neil opened all along the I-640 corridor. “We want our meetings to be the best they can be with speakers who can inspire and educate local businesses to perform better.” Sterling explains. “I want our group to be proactive, not reactive. We invite all like-minded businesses to join our ranks.” ETBA attendees network to strengthen the community’s businesses in a unique way, and there’s a different topic of discussion each month. The main objective of all members is to share the value of the East Towne area. The alliance meets at 8 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the New Harvest Park Community Center.
Find authentic Mexican food at the mall
Little Mexico just opened at Knoxville Center Mall, and the owner, Hunter Nieman, is definitely excited about the food he and his crew offer. Mexican culture, people and food have always been important to Nieman. He feels Mexican food is “from the heart” and appreciates the reception Little Mexico has received. Word of mouth has been his greatest source of advertising. Nieman grew up in Texas, did a stint in the Navy and then moved to Florida. He and his family now live in Strawberry Plains. Having opened a Pro-
gressive Insurance branch at Knoxville Center Mall with his dad, Nieman met future Little Mexico managing partner Anatolio Sandre while preparing an insurance policy for him. Sandre owned a Mexican restaurant in South Knoxville, and they talked about opening a restaurant at Knoxville Center Mall. “I feel like God put me in this position,” says Nieman. Manager Zachary O’Donnell, managing partner Anatolio SanDespite some bumps in dre, Rosalio Banegas and owner Hunter Nieman are excited to the road to Little Mexico’s offer authentic Mexican food at Knoxville Center Mall. Photo by opening, Nieman observes Nancy Whittaker with a laugh, eventually everything worked out per- and original Mexican dish- impressive kitchen can es, Little Mexico also offers handle carry-out orders for fectly at the last minute. In addition to authentic salads and wings. The clean, meetings and groups. For
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THROUGH MONDAY, OCT. 20 Registration open for Goodwill Golf Classic in Memory of Jerry Hatmaker, Holston Hills Country Club. Format: four-person modified scramble. Proceeds benefit Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc. Info/registration: www.gwiktn.org/events or 5888567.
THROUGH MONDAY, OCT. 27 Deadline for membership applications to Knoxville Watercolor Society. Applications for jurying process: www.knxvillewatercolorsociety.com. Info: Kate McCullough, 604-1406 or kateswaterart@gmail. com.
THROUGH FRIDAY, OCT. 31 Featured artists at Parkside Open Door Gallery, Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., are Fountain City artists Penny Berridge and Renita Andrews, and Frank Harvey of Lenoir City. Berridge will display oil paintings, Andrews will be showing copper and sterling silver jewelry and Harvey creates 3-D garden art. Info/hours: 357-7624 or 357-2787.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 Block party Life Care EMS fundraiser for the Manor at Northgate, 4301 Whittle Springs Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch: $5; includes choice of one hamburger or two hot dogs with two sides, a dessert and a drink. Info/ RSVP: 225-6799. “Meet and Greet Jeff Jarnigan – The New Voice of Neyland Stadium” Tennessee Tailgate Party, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway. Appearance by WVLT’s Lauren Davis. Free hot dogs. Wear orange; bring favorite tailgate dish. Free event; RSVP requested. Info/RSVP: 9322939. Burlington Lego Club, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Grades 1-5. Free program/registration required. Info/to register: 525-5431. Dance lessons, Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Schedule: line dancing,
business News from Office of Register of Deeds
September surge for local markets By Sherry Witt
tate in Knox County. That represented a $49 million increase over August and bested last September’s aggregate mortgage loans by nearly $55 million. The largest land transfer of the month was the purchase of a parcel of commercial property on Ray Mears Boulevard near Downtown West. The 2.71-acre parcel was purchased by Elman Knoxville Associates LP for $20.1 million. The largest mortgage loan recorded was a Deed of Trust financing that sale in the amount of $15,075,000. With three quarters of 2014 now in the books, some interesting comparisons may be drawn between this year and last. Property sales have been somewhat better, while mortgage lending has lagged behind. The first nine months of this year have produced total property sales of $1.71 billion in Knox County, compared to $1.59 billion during the first three quarters of 2013. On the lending side, about $2.32 billion has been loaned against real estate so far in 2014, while $2.94 billion was loaned during the same period last year.
Following a brief downturn in August, the local real estate and lending markets enjoyed very healthy numbers to close out the Witt third quarter of 2014. For the month that ended Sept. 30, there were 841 property transfers in Knox County. While that was a decrease from the 922 sales recorded in August, it represented an actual increase in the total value of property sold. The aggregate value of all the land transfers for the month was just over $223 million – some $6 million more than the value of property sold in August, and nearly $30 million ahead of last September’s pace. Real estate markets often experience a slowdown in September as the fall season gets underway; however, 2014 proved to be an exception. Mortgage lending in September also rebounded from its August dip, as more than $324 million was loaned against real es-
Sherry Witt is Knox County Register of Deeds.
large orders, they appreciate a one-week notice. With an eye toward expanding, Nieman wants to get the mall location going strong first. He is looking for experienced cashiers, especially those who are bi-
lingual like himself. If you are looking for a delicious meal or just need a quick snack, Little Mexico is the place to go at the mall. They are open during all mall hours. Check them out on Facebook or call 719-7422.
noon; advanced ballroom, 1 p.m.; beginning ballroom, 2 p.m. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.
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THURSDAY, OCT. 9
Knoxville Toy & Comic Expo, Jacob Building Chilhowee Park. Info/schedule: www.KnoxvilleToyShow. com or knoxvilletoyshow@gmail.com. Clinch River Antiques Festival, Historic Downtown Clinton. Friday: 6-9 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info/schedule of events: 457-2559 www. clinchriverfallfestival.com.
VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784. Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge. Door prizes. Member Appreciation Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Y-12 Federal Credit Union, 530 E. Emory Road. “Rival Rally” tailgate for the Powell-Halls football game. Free lunch catered by Chick-fil-A. Appearances by Penny Penguin and Chick-fil-A Cow. Open house and first Tai Chi class hosted by the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, 9-10 a.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info: 546-9222, www. taoist.org. Fall Porch Sale begins, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Features outdated stock, seconds, student crafts and unjuried work by members of the craft center. Info: 494-9854, or www.appalachianarts.net. Deadline to RSVP for Blount Mansion’s History Suppers Events, to be held 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, The Grill at Highland’s Row, 4705 Old Kingston Pike. Speakers: Gordon Belt and Traci Nichols-Belt. Topic: “John Sevier: Tennessee’s First Hero.” Cost: $65 per person. Info/RSVP: 525-2375 or info@blountmansion.org. Movie and Popcorn: “Heaven Is for Real,” 11:15 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Fall Harvest in the City Luncheon, 10:45 a.m., Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Sponsored by Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection. Complimentary child care by reservation only. Cost: $12 inclusive. Info/reservations: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com. Heiskell Seniors meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road in Heiskell. Program: The Golden Tones from the Frank Strang Center. Free; donations appreciated. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326.
FRIDAY, OCT. 10 Senior Appreciation Picnic rescheduled from last week, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (rain or shine), John Tarleton Park, 3201 Division St. Includes lunch, live music and a vendor expo. Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. Free movie in Luttrell Park. Last movie night this season. Movie: family-friendly Halloween movie. Starts at dusk, 7:30-8 p.m. Bring chairs/blankets. Union County Farm Bureau annual meeting, 7 p.m., Farm Bureau office in Maynardville. All members invited.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 10-13 Tennessee Fall Homecoming, Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway. Music, historic demonstrations, heritage arts and crafts, and more. Free parking. Info/schedule of events: 494-7680 or www. museumofappalachia.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 11 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Barbecue dinner, 4-8 p.m., J.C. Baker Lodge in Maynardville. Fall festival, 3 p.m., Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. Singing on the Porch, free food, games, activity and crafts for children, antique cars and more. Everyone welcome. Fall festival, 5-7 p.m., Inskip UMC fellowship hall, 714 Cedar Lane. Proceeds to benefit the Roxie Price Scholarship Fund, which assists parents of Partners for Children Child Care Center. Tickets: adults, $5; ages 3-11, $3; 2 and under free. Includes music, chili supper, cakewalk and silent auction. Info: 689-9516. Craft sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Golden Age Retirement Village, 1109 Beaman Lake Road. Painted glassware; knitted goods; handcrafted jewelry, tote bags, aprons; and much more. Proceeds to benefit GARV craft department.
MONDAY, OCT. 13 Health Awareness Seminar: “Diabetes: Understanding the Basics,” 9 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.
TUESDAY, OCT. 14 “Becoming All New After Knee Surgery,” 3 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Knoxville Civil War Roundtable, 7 p.m., Buddy’s Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Ross Massey. Topic: “The Battle of Nashville, December 1864.” Cost: $15/members, $17/nonmembers; includes dinner. Lecture only: $3. RSVP by noon Monday, Oct. 13, to: 671-9001.
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