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VOL. 9 NO. 22

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Huge yard sale HOSA, the health occupation students of Union County High School, will hold a multifamily yard sale at 8 a.m. Friday, June 6, in the front parking lot of the high school. Items include furniture, clothes for all ages, toys and more.

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Memorial Day

Several hundred people gathered to remember our veterans and celebrate our freedoms in downtown Maynardville on Memorial Day. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Tri-County Honor Guard dressed in uniform and brought flags of the branches of the military to display, and held an invocation on the courthouse steps.

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Mincey’s first kiss When I was in probably third grade, a group of my fellow classmates dared me to kiss a teacher. I took the dare, somewhat pleased at the prospect of showing affection to this beloved educator. I think my classmates thought I might get in trouble, but I was a gentleman with a plan.

Read Ronnie Mincey on page 4

The Big Ridge State Park swimming area opened for the summer on Memorial Day weekend and drew hundreds of happy swimmers.

By Libby Morgan Union County’s fabulous playgrounds, Norris Lake and Big Ridge State Park, drew thousands of happy, wet families on the first weekend of a long-awaited season of warm weather. “Our campground was fully booked several weeks ago for Memorial Day weekend, and with the openings of our swimming area and boat rentals and all the picnickers, we had a busy weekend,” says Ranger Sarah Nicley of Big Ridge. The state park has begun its summer educational programs and will have programs three times each week, with campfires, guided canoe trips, creek

critter studies, hikes, sports and more. “We’ll post each week’s schedule at the park office, and everyone is welcome to join in,” says Nicley. Ranger Derek Wilson says, “We had a great weekend with no trouble, nobody got hurt and everyone seemed to have a good time.” The Father’s Day backcountry overnight canoe trip is still in the works, and Wilson says, “We have several canoes and kayaks still available, and we’re looking forward to a good trip.” To make reservations, call the park office at 865-992-5523. With recent rains, Norris’ lev-

el has risen to about 1,012 (eight feet below full pool), perfect for a few feet of beach below the trees and high enough to provide access through most of the shallow passes. The water is warm and clear. Hickory Star Marina’s manager, Justin Noah, says, “It’s nice to have less of a slope on our dock now. The water’s been low all spring. It’s really good to see it come up, finally.” Arjay’s Grill on the dock at Hickory Star is open seven days a week and live music is scheduled some Saturday nights. “Our swimming pool is open for the summer, and it’s in great shape. The campgrounds and

Cody Wynn, just after his last day of elementary school at Big Ridge, kicks off his summer of fishing and camping on Norris Lake by catching a big one off the dock at Hickory Star. Photos by Libby Morgan the motel have some availability, and we welcome everyone to come out and enjoy the beautiful lake with us.”

Take the talent! We shall soon see the difference in football talent and experience. Beginning on the last Sunday in August and continuing for three months, Tennessee will present a case study for the comparison of superior athletic ability and jungle warfare survival.

Read Marvin West on page 5

Riding the buzz Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero is riding the buzz. On Monday, the mayor spoke of the buzz around Knoxville. “A budget is not a financial document,” she said in Fountain City Park. “It’s about our vision for more parks and greenways, more options for public safety, holding owners responsible for blighted properties, and protecting our historic assets.” Some call it momentum; others say the buzz.

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Art on Main is next week By Libby Morgan Art on Main organizers are hoping for a pretty day to enjoy Union County’s signature spring event – the Art on Main festival – to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, downtown. There’s still a little room to squeeze in vendors, so if you want to join, call Union County Arts at 865-992-9161 as soon as possible. Entertainment will go on all day on two stages and there will be jamming all around the grounds. Mayor Mike Williams and friends are creating the festival’s first Thunder Road exhibit, to be set up at the same place moonshine-carrying hot rods blasted

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through ahead of the revenuers. Sixty vendors (and counting) will include demonstrations, food, face painting and lots of handmade items for sale. Free fun for the kids includes rides on the Lil’ Thunder Railroad (sponsored by Rose Shopper-News), a livestock exhibit, games and dancing. Face painting will be available. ■ Student Art Contest: All area middle and high school students, including recent grads

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and younger students, are invited to enter 2D artwork, no larger than 16 by 20, in the Art on Main Student Art Contest. Prizes include art supplies and tickets to attractions. One entry per student, and it must arrive at Union County Arts by 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. ■ Photography Contest: Novice and professional photographers of all ages are invited to enter the Art on Main Photo Contest. Photos must be taken at the event, and submission deadline is June 30. An awards reception will be held later this summer at the gallery. ■ Whittler’s Contest: Prize

knives will be awarded for the best demonstration of the art of whittlin’. Join in under the shade tree from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Woodfinishing Workshop: Union County’s world renowned lifelong woodworker, Lynn Sexton, will be offering a furniture refinishing class during Art on Main. The class covers preparation, stripping and a discussion of stains and finishes, and participants will bring a small piece to restore. The class will be from 2 to 4 p.m. A small fee is charged to cover supplies. Info: Facebook/Art On Main or email UCArtsCoop@aol.com.


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The U.S. flag at half mast, a flag display and veterans in uniform created a patriotic scene on Memorial Day in downtown Maynardville.

On the courthouse steps, American Legion Commander Bill Rollins speaks with Arnold Smallin of the Veterans Tri-County Honor Guard behind him.

Honoring the brave

David and Karen Effler at the Vietnam War plaque on the front wall of the courthouse.

People gathered to remember our veterans and celebrate freedom in downtown Maynardville on Memorial Day. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Tri-County Honor Guard brought flags of the branches of the military to display, and held an invocation on the courthouse steps. “If you don’t exercise your right to vote, you’re doing a disservice to those who have served and lost their lives to preserve our freedom,” said Bill Rollins,

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commander of the American Legion in Union County, as part of his speech to the crowd. Boy Scout Troop 401 joined the veterans to carry the flags in a parade to the war memorials just down Main Street.

David Effler stopped to remember his comrades in the Vietnam War, where he served in three “Tet” offensives in the late ’60s. “I was there one year and three days, and I spent two nights in a real bed. The rest of the time – when I slept – I was on the wet ground, with leeches crawling on me. The kids in Vietnam would pull them off my legs. I think they used them for food,” Effler said. He was a member of the U.S. Army infantry and served in the Mekong Delta.

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Union County Rescue Squad members Kris Tatum, Dwight Corum, Bertha Painter, Tom Parker and Captain Dennis Nicley stand tall and salute the flag. Standing in front of the War Memorials are Union County Mayor Mike Williams, Scout master Linda Myers, Seth Jackson, Chris Hickman, Travis Padden, Rance Ault, Johnny Myers, Caleb Branum, Orrin Warwick, Austin Hickman, R. L. Loyd, Bill Collins, Bruce Inklebarger, Michaie Cattafi and Joshua Inklebarger. Photos by Libby Morgan

Passin’ through By Libby Morgan

There’s nothing like having a thoughtful perspective from someone who takes a look at your community with new eyes. Someone, or some two, who have time to observe, and who have seen communities up close all over the state. A few days ago, Steve Durbin and Gary Cantrell kindly stopped on their travels – on foot – to sit a spell on the porch of Union County Arts. Cantrell, a.k.a. Lazarus Lake, or “Laz,” has walked and run on over 100,000 miles of Tennessee hills and highways, and figures he’s done several hundred thousand more miles in marathons, ultramarathons and other races. Why? “Because it’s fun,” he says in his unaffected style. The pair had left Knoxville at 3:30 a.m. to “fill in” a hole in their map of completed Tennessee travels that included Union County. This writer intended to write this story, but a few days later, Laz, in his uncapitalized style (and heavily excerpted), wrote this delightful account of their day along Highway 33: “we are just a couple of guys who love the open road, with an insatiable itch to see what is just over the next hill or around the next bend … our goal lay 50 miles away in tazewell. what we would encounter in be-

tween, we had no idea. we only knew that the day was ours to take. “it wasn’t long before the city began to fall away behind us. the hills started to get serious. walk up. run down. over and over. some of the uphills went for miles. the downhills were never as long. but at the top of each climb we could look out over miles and miles of green hills. “the people rushing past us in cars could not see hardly any of it. but we could. this was purely gorgeous country. at midmorning we topped a particularly long climb, and spotted a small store at the bottom ahead of us. it was a good time to refill our water bottles. “the man at the counter was an indian, so i greeted him; ‘namaste.’ that brought a smile to his face. “he must have seen us coming down the hill, because he asked what we were doing. that was the perfect excuse to pull out my small map, covered with orange lines, and tell him about running the state, county by county. he thought we were ‘amazing.’ we aren’t really ‘amazing’ but it is nice of people to say that. “his brother owned the store, and they were from the south of india. he was moved by the flags we wear on our backs, and talked about india being where he was from, and he would al-

Steve Durbin and Gary Cantrell saw the sights and had time to meet a few of the people of Union County. Photos by Libby Morgan

ways love it. but he was ‘an american now. this is my country.’ “as we started out the door, he called us to wait, and got us each a bottle of cold water from the cooler. it was the sort of kindness we would encounter all day. “and on we went. walk up. run down. hills followed hills and the beauty of tennessee was all around us. the lush, green hills make my heart sing. “we were anticipating lunch in maynardville. the man at the store had told us of a couple of ‘local’ places. we prefer that sort of stop to another fast-food restaurant, and we were pretty well settled on eating at the 33 diner.

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“it must have been a good choice, because the parking lot was full. we worried that there might not be a table for us. “i only wanted a regular cheeseburger, but the ones we got were HUGE. (we both managed to do them justice.) once again, we were at a place where everyone knew each other. at first we got the sidelong glances, but it wasn’t long before someone who had seen us on the road asked what we were doing. “once again, i had the excuse to pull out my little map, criss-crossed with orange lines, and soon we were part of the gang. there was a table of ladies behind us, who had gathered for

‘decoration day.’ “the spokeswoman for the group had come from halls. after we had turned back to our burgers, durb whispered; ‘she came all the way from halls... just for lunch!’ “i laughed. ‘you know; if you have one of those carthings, halls is not very far.’ steve laughed back; ‘oh, yeah. i forget about those.’ “when we asked directions to go thru the old downtown district, the people had told us there was nothing left on maynardville’s main street, ‘except the art lady and the courthouse.’ “and they were right. we had assured them that we would be satisfied to see the

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Musical moments poem When I was in probably 3rd grade, a group of my fellow classmates dared me to kiss a teacher. I took the dare, somewhat pleased at the prospect of showing affection to this beloved educator. I think my classmates thought I might get in trouble, but I was a gentleman with a plan. I politely walked up to this fine lady and asked permission to kiss her. She smiled and said, “You certainly may,” as she offered me her cheek. I kissed her, she thanked me, and then Ms. Aleene Griffith continued with class as if nothing had happened. Ms. Griffith was the traveling countywide music teacher in Union County for grades 1-8from 1970 to 1976. Each classroom at Maynardville Elementary had a set of “Making Music Your Own” textbooks with accompanying vinyl 33 1/3 records and record player. At beginning of class Ms. Griffith would play a song as we marched in rows to get a book for sing-a-long. As I flip through these old books I remember “Skip to My Lou,” “Go Tell Aunt Rhody,” “Over the River and Through the Wood,” “The Porcupine,” “Nick-Nack, Paddy Whack,” “Sandy Land,” “Shoo, Fly” and “Frere Jacques.” Others were “Skin and Bones,” “Christmas is Coming,” “Polly Wolly Doodle,” “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore,” “Little Lady from Baltimore,” “Down in the Valley,” “Kookaburra,” “Teru, Teru Bozu,” “May Day Carol,” “Clementine,” “Git Along, Little Dogies” and “The Goat.” And who can forget “Great Granddad,” “Who’ll Buy My Fruit?,” “Make New Friends,” “Erie Canal,” “Down the Ohio,” “Pick a Bale o’ Cotton,” “John Henry,” “Soldier, Soldier,” “Sarasponda,” and “I’m Gonna Sing.”

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME I remember my friend Larry Campbell’s favorite song as “This Land is Your Land.” I liked “Bingo,” but by far my favorite was “Don Gato,” a song about a cat who went to the roof to read a letter from a feline who said she would marry him; in his excitement, he fell to his death, only to revive as his funeral passed the fish market. At the end of class, Ms. Griffith would play a record brought by a student. It seemed the favorite for our class was “Groovy Grubworm,” an instrumental by Harlow Wilcox and the Oakies. During Ms. Griffith’s last year as teacher in Union County, she directed a musical production in honor of the nation’s bicentennial. Our class spent many afternoons in the “cafégymnatorium” listening to practices that made us feel we were indeed “Goin’ West in a Covered Wagon.” I never again saw Ms. Griffith after 5th grade. I do not remember how she looked – Maynardville Elementary did not have yearbooks until 1978, so I have no pictures of her. What I do have are sweet memories of a most kind teacher who made the time she shared with us joyful. Though Ms. Griffith passed away in October 2003, the songs she shared with us have lived in memory all these years and added cheer to many gloomy days. Next week I’ll share memories of another music teacher who spanned time. Dr. Ronnie Mincey is supervisor of federal programs for Union County Public Schools.

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To continue with the commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, this poem was written by Anna Reynolds Miller while mourning the death of her son Will Miller who was killed while stationed at Chickamauga Battlefield near Chattanooga.

Bonnie Peters This is the Snodgrass cabin on Snodgrass Hill, where John Miller is said to have shown Dr. O. D. Miller where he and Eli “Dixie” Miller buried Will Miller. John Miller walked off 20 steps from the south corner of this cabin, which is to the left side of this photograph. This commentary was written by her great-grandson, Ray A. Needham: “The concept of Anna Miller’s poem was her children, who were really her life, and Will Miller, who was killed in the Civil War. Will was killed in 1863 at the Battle of Chickamauga on Snodgrass Hill. He was buried in an unmarked grave 20 steps from (the) log cabin (pictured here) by his cousins Eli “Dixie” Miller and John Miller, sons of Pleasant Miller. “The Millers had orders to move out at daybreak, so they buried him at night. “It is also interesting to note that in those days, the preacher was known as ‘the moderator.’ (Line 19) The annual Miller Reunion is scheduled for 11 a.m. the third weekend in July at the Sharps Chapel Community Center. Ray Needham always attends and I’m sure he and Glen Miller will be glad to discuss Will Miller.

Annie’s Poem One day as I was sitting by the door I looked toward the sycamore To watch the children laugh and play I never shall forget the day Their heads were wet as they could be But still they all looked good to me. The like I never saw before And one of them I’ll see no more. All I want to say to you Is something I want you to do To remember well and ne’er forget The sinkhole, it is still there yet. The one that took you by the hand Has gone to an unknown land, And when they brought you to the door Them that met you’ll see no more Another thing I want to say Is what took place that very day. The moderator opened the door, And there came in three or four. I counted them one by one, And one of them was my own son To lay his head beneath the wave,

A token of his father’s grave. I want you all to remember well Another thing I have to tell. We all had met to pray aloud That God might brighten the dark cloud. Then we broke up and all went home Thinking the war was coming on. I said, “My child I want to know, “Why is it you have to go?” He said, “Now Ma, if my race is run, “There is something sure to come; “And, since the war it is declared, “If I die I am prepared.” Oh, now I want to tell It broke my heart to say, “farewell,” And now he’s at his Lord’s command His body is on southern land. He went on to take up the cross, And we are here to mourn his loss. Now my age is eighty-one; I feel my works are almost done And when the tomb is opened wide, Lay me at your father’s side.

Passin’ through house, and she said ‘there has to be a story here” do you mind to come back and talk to her?’ “considering that this was the first time that has ever happened, what could we say? we only intended to stop for a moment. but it felt good to sit on the porch. we stayed way longer than intended. “once again, we left with bottles of cold water. people are way too good to us. “as we walked along, i realized we had gotten short shrift from the newspaper deal. we ended up talking about ourselves (hey, we all know what happens when you ask a runner about their running) that isn’t what we are out here for. “we are out to meet interesting people. we already know our own story. and these were interesting people. you know the ‘art lady’

From page 3 is going to be interesting. and the reporter had moved to maynardville back when. we could have found out about what maynardville had been like back before the new highway drained the life from downtown. “i told durb ‘you didn’t even take their picture’ i haven’t ever taken a camera on one of my runs for all these years. but if someone else has one, i am a positive pain in the a--. “i had durb taking pictures of overlooks, old barns, houses, trees, funny road signs, even a box turtle... “but not two pretty ladies on the front porch of a cool old house. “i learned a good lesson. if this ever happens again, i am not going to let the reporter ask all the questions. “back on the, now quite hot, road, we returned to

the routine. walk up. run down. drink in the scenery. “and it was time to start thinking about ‘the bridge.’ i already knew about ‘the bridge’ before we ever started. “it was a narrow, twolane beast, with concrete sides, and absolutely zero room for pedestrians. “now that i had a taste of the traffic we would have to deal with (crazy people, driving with a death wish) i was a little worried. “i have crossed some hazardous bridges before. but this one lay at the bottom of a steep, curvy, narrow, shoulderless road. the bridge started right off a blind curve. “i had to admit to myself, i had no idea how we were going to get across. but, if you know how things are going to come out, it is not an adventure.

“we would just have to ‘cross that bridge when we come to it.’” Back on the porch, when asked what has been the nicest thing that’s ever happened to them on the road, Cantrell laughs, “For someone to not run over us.” Durbin and Laz are both race directors (Durbin Race Management and Barkley Marathons) and are involved with insanely long races, such as the Barkley Classic, a 100-mile race at Frozen Head State Park, where only one percent of starters have ever finished, and the 10-day, 314-mile (that’s 500K) “Last Annual Vol State Road Race” coming up in July. Laz has written “The Big Dog Diaries,” available online, about his experiences with an injured pit bull he adopted.

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Talent or experience? Take your pick

We shall soon see the difference in football talent and experience. Beginning on the last Sunday in August and continuing for three months, Tennessee will present a case study for the comparison of superior athletic ability and jungle warfare survival. Butch Jones has assembled a bright, young cast of highly regarded prospects. Alas, the foundation of his brick-by-brick building program is thin. There just aren’t many Volunteers who have enjoyed learning experiences against Southeastern Conference foes. That’s double trouble. There haven’t been many winning games to enjoy and there are too few seniors.

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Back when freshmen were not allowed to play because of perceived immaturity and sophomores were considered generally inadequate, the late, great Robert R. Neyland said college teams could expect to lose one game for each underclassman in the starting lineup. Thankfully that philosophy is no longer applicable. There aren’t enough games. Now is an OK time to guess which Tennessee

freshmen might be in the opening lineup against Utah State. Offensive tackle Coleman Thomas, tight end Ethen Wolf and corner Emmanuel Moseley are best bets. Wide receiver Josh Malone appears ready enough. Tailback Jalen Hurd is not far behind. At least two incoming missiles will try to take a safety spot. A rookie could become a starting linebacker. I suppose it is possible that a freshman could be a defensive tackle. Another rookie might emerge as kicker. Sophomores? They are everywhere. Neyland would shudder. In trying to compare the values of talent and experience, consider this: Coaches can intensify practice to a

The desert in bloom The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. (Isaiah 35: 1-2 NRSV) During our explorations of the Southwest, my husband Lewis and I had the opportunity to visit Carlsbad Caverns. The caverns were vast and beautiful, old and mysterious, dark and foreboding. The small pools of reflecting water amid the swirling rock were like gems set in a great diadem. My astonishment was almost overpowering; as I rounded the next curve in the path, I wondered if I would be able to comprehend more majesty, more beauty, more wonder. When we emerged from the darkness of the Caverns,

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the sunlight was warm and welcome. As we drove down the highway (the entrance to the Caverns is high on a mountain), we paid closer attention to our surroundings. The mountains were rocky and rugged, barren of trees. I was reminded of the mountains in Israel, particularly those on the road that leads from Jerusalem down to Jericho – the forlorn setting of the Parable the Good Samaritan. There were more caves among the hills, but it was the vegetation that surprised me. New Mexico is desert after all, I reminded myself.

There were varieties of cactus – not the upraised arms of the Saguaro cactus – but the broad, low-to-theground, paddle-shaped, flatleafed types (do cacti have leaves???). They certainly do have spikes: fierce, needlelike, defensive weapons that clearly say, “Hands off, Buster!” They were everywhere, reminiscent of so many settings of Western movies. And they were blooming! Large yellow blossoms everywhere! Multiple blooms on each cactus! It was incongruous and as “mules in horses’ harness,” to quote Scarlett’s

level that is somewhat similar to “experience.” There is no way to fake talent. You are or are not athletic. You can or can’t run fast. Reaction time is excellent or less. You can jump or you can’t. OK, that doesn’t matter as much if you are a big, strong lineman. Talent can be enhanced with improved technique but it is really hard to teach speed. Coach Jones knew what he was getting into when he took the Tennessee job. As soon as he analyzed the roster, he saw that his second season would likely be more challenging than his first. He inherited experienced linemen on both sides of the ball but they would soon be gone. He couldn’t be sure that Tiny would go

but he did. I remember when the coach said: “I knew right away that we were in trouble in Year 2 in terms of depth and experience. We had to make a commitment in recruiting.” Did they ever! Butch and his people recruited one of the finest classes in the country. As is almost always the case, most new Vols are very young. The truth is that Jones still doesn’t know what his defense will look like until the summer freshmen are integrated into the program. There is powerful incoming potential among linebackers and defensive backs but it is too early to forecast what Derek Barnett, Dewayne Hendrix,

Charles Mosley and Michael Sawyers can do. There is evolution to come. Jones says there is no way around playing some rookies in the defensive front. “That’s just where we are. And, as we know, this is an unforgiving league when it comes to the line of scrimmage.” Coaching tip based on many years of observation: If you really must make a choice, take talent over experience. There will be mistakes. There will also be more big plays. NFL scouts prove that point each spring. They sometimes recommend basketball players.

Mammy. But it also was a lesson in the abundant goodness of God. Robinson Jeffers wrote a poem titled “The Excesses of God,” in which he posed the following question: “Is it not by his high superfluousness we know our God? For to be equal a need Is natural, animal, mineral: But to fling Rainbows over the rain And beauty above the moon, And secret rainbows On the domes of deep sea-shells...? God created a universe that is wild with wonder, and our little planet earth is teeming with its own amazing miracles. We need to explore our world and discover what God is up to. We need to open our eyes and really see the world. Discovery doesn’t necessarily mean distant places either.

Open your eyes on your drive to work. Pay attention to sunrises and sunsets. Notice the flowers. Look – really look – at the greenness of the grass. Stand at a window and look into the distance. How far can you see? Is there a

mountain within sight?

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Go outside tonight and look up at the stars, the planets, the moon. “Lift up your eyes,” as the psalmist says. And if your life feels desert-like just now, remember. The desert will bloom.

Cheesecake concert Sarah Morgan will host the next small concert at Union County Arts on Friday, June 13, at 7 p.m. with a reception (with cheesecake!) starting at 6. Performing is Steve Eulberg, whose bio reads: “Grammy nominated mu lt i-i n st r u ment a l i st and singer-songwriter, Steve Eulberg weaves mountain and hammered dulcimers with a variety of unusual instruments to create thought-provoking, smile-inducing, toe-

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Fresh on Fridays grows with car show Betty Bullen checks out Gail Lowery’s handmade soap at the Friday afternoon Union County Farmers Market. “Fresh on Fridays” continues to grow with the addition of antique car enthusi- Peyton McAlister loves discovering a horse for the first time while his grandmother, Kelly Walasts’ Thunder Road Classics decision to join in. Johnny Raley says the group plans to bring their ton, holds him at Fountain City Day in the Park. Walton moved to Maynardville from Florida cars each Friday at 6 p.m. The Farmers Market is located near the Courthouse and the Art Center. recently to be near her grandchildren. Photo by Libby Morgan Photo by Libby Morgan

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$10K grant for Knox bike park By Betsy Pickle The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club scores again! Although the AMBC’s regular fourth-Monday meeting was pre-empted by Memorial Day, president Brian Hann sent an announcement last week about a terrific donation to add to the awesomeness of the Urban Wilderness. The International Mountain Bicycling Association,

AMBC’s parent organization, has selected the local chapter to receive $10,000 worth of planning and design work to build a new bike park within the Urban Wilderness. The donation from IMBA’s Bike Park Initiative will be matched by $10,000 in cash from the AMBC toward construction. The bike park will be designed to accommodate riders of all ages and experience levels.

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“As a chapter, we are very Church on Hickory Star eager to be partnering with Road, will host VBS 7-9 IMBA Trail Solutions to create a plan for the Knoxville p.m. June 16-20, with Bike Park,” Hann said in classes for all ages. the press release. “We look forward to our continued partnership with the Legacy Cedar Ford Baptist Church, Parks Foundation, and both 3201 Highway 31 East, (Knox County and the city Luttrell, will host VBS 6:30 of Knoxville) to bring the plan to reality. to 9 p.m. June 15-20, with “We can’t wait to see the classes for all ages. Info: ideas the designers have for 992-0216 this park.”

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Tire store opens on Tazewell Pike Bobby Nelson and David Mallicote have opened a tire store at 7328 Tazewell Pike near Harbison’s Auto Parts in the Gibbs community. The name – B&D New and Used Tires – sums up the business plan. “We’ll sell, install and balance tires,” said Nelson. Prices start at $25, with a 30-day warranty on used

tires and a warranty available for purchase on new tires. The men offer good prices to rotate and balance tires ($8.50 per wheel) and to mount and balance tires ($8.50 per wheel). The store is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Info: 865-973-8566.

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Healthy Kids Day all day By Beth Bergeron When parents, grandparents and kids gather today (Saturday, May 31) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maynardville Public Library, participants will be celebrating the fourth year of Healthy Kids Day. The event initiated with the Farmers Market where organizers considered promoting good health as part of its mission. We partnered with the Union County Health Council. After two years of slow growth on the hot pavement of the Farmers Market (a great parking lot market, but parking lots are not conducive to programs/activities), the Health Council advised a change of venue. We partnered with the Maynardville Library, and Healthy Kids Day took off! Healthy Kids Day kicks off the Summer Reading Program at the library, Chantay Collins gets the info out to all the schools and posts it on social media – it’s been a great partnership! Our goal is to promote all aspects of good health. Children need to keep their minds and bodies active in

order to stay healthy, so we have invited Union County groups like Little League, Youth Football, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, our museum and 4-H groups to set up. They will all be there with activities to participate in. 4-H will be sponsoring a Creation Station to stretch children’s imaginations. The 4-H Horse Club will have a horse to teach proper grooming and safety, the Paulette Elementary 4-H Gardening Club has teamed up with the UCHS Horticulture program to distribute a free plant to every child wishing to garden with their family – gardening is a fantastic intergenerational activity! Our neighbors are also helping with Healthy Kids Day. The North Side YMCA has really gone out of their way this past year to partner with Union County on several health initiatives (Ridge Runner program, middle school before-school program, HKD, upcoming Discovery Day...) and deserves a thank you. The Y will be at Healthy Kids Day too - probably doing something exciting (last year,

they did parachute games) to promote their summer activities like camp, swim lessons, swim team... Both the Oak Ridge Children’s Museum and the Knox Area Coalition on Childhood Obesity/East Tennessee Children’s Hospital will be joining us and Premiere Athletics will be setting up an awesome obstacle course! Lots to do! Good nutrition is an important part of staying healthy and Food City, UT Extension Service/Union County and the Health Department will all be set up promoting healthy eating. I know there will be some healthy sampling available! (Becca Hughes will be making some hummus and healthy smoothies along with some 4-Hers!). Subway is a sponsor and has donated coupons for Fresh, Fit Kids Meals as well as some special ones for our drawings. A safe and concerned community is another aspect of staying healthy, and New York Life will be there again this year fingerprinting children. Deputy Candy Stooksbury will be visiting

with Barnabus, her search and rescue dog. There will be a prescription drug dropoff box and the NE Union County Fire Department will be there with a fire truck to help children learn about fire safety. ICare, Keep Union County Beautiful, the Humane Society and several Vacation Bible Schools will also be present. Good Health also means an annual check up from both the doctor and the dentist so you’ll find both there – trying to encourage children to stay physically active and healthy with activities like hula hooping and jumping rope! Chantay Collins and the library staff will be registering kids for the summer reading program: Fizz, Boom, Read! and running the Xbox Kinect, passing out goody bags and a card to get stamped at each booth (for entry in the drawings) and other activities (maybe a flash mob dance?!?) Cool door prizes will be awarded including Subway coupons, tickets to The Muse Knoxville and a First Aid Kit from Okie’s Pharmacy!

Hopewell UMC: ‘My church, my family’ By Sandra Clark You can feel the history as family and friends join members to celebrate the 188th anniversary of Hopewell United Methodist Church in Skaggston. And if you can’t feel it, well, there are the pictures in the vestibule – pastors dating back to 1828 and the first building, complete with separate doors for men and women. Church historian J.C. Hamilton says the land near the intersection of Millertown Pike and Rutledge Pike was a campground long before the church was built. “It was on a stagecoach road and since there was a spring on the site, it was a good place for travelers to camp and spend the night. “Then it became a site for religious camp meetings. … In the beginning, it was likely that preachers of any denomination were welcome to hold camp meetings. Sometimes, people stayed as long as a month; often several preachers would take turns preaching.” The Rev. Teresa Atkins McClure is pastor of both Hopewell and New Life (formerly Bethlehem) United Methodist churches, located about three miles apart. She is optimistic about the future. “We are God’s church and His people. We have a bright future.” McClure has been at Hopewell for just one year but expects to stay. “It’s a sweet country church,” she says. “It’s nothing fancy, but we offer a simple place of worship, and we invite anyone to join us.” Hopewell partners with the nearby East Knox Elementary School to provide snack packs – weekend food for kids who need it, she said. And Hamilton, a retired

In addition to the church history, Hamilton and his niece are compiling a book about their family. An early volume is available at the Union County Museum. “Of the six Hamilton brothers, five were Confederates and one was a Yankee. He joined when he was just 13.” Even the church split during the Civil War. “Antioch went with the J.C. Hamilton stands in the sanctuary of Hopewell United Meth- North and we stayed South,” odist Church following homecoming services marking the Hamilton said of Hopewell. church’s 188th anniversary. Photo by S. Clark Sure enough, a cornerstone reads: Hopewell Methodist banker with ties to Union the church’s “sweetheart,” Episcopal Church, South, County, said the church is but he was all business. He Organized in the Home of unique in its spirit of coop- started attending Hopewell W.B. Cobb in 1826. eration. “Somebody will say, when he was dating his The Revolutionary War ‘We need …’ and someone wife, the late Betty Camer- was just 50 years past. else will say, ‘Let’s do it!’ on, back in the 1940s. He’s It’s easy to feel the There’s no back-biting here.” been there ever since. “It’s warmth of the congregation A couple of women kid- my church,” he said. “It’s at Hopewell UMC, but it’s ded Hamilton about being my family.” easier still to feel the history.

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Red shirt, anyone? No good joke goes unpunished, it seems. Last week, Ronnie Mincey, Lions Club president, joked that he was going to make a first-time endorsement in the campaign for Union County mayor (after two of the three candidates spoke to the Lions Club). “Vote for the candidate in the red shirt,” we quoted him as saying. At least one reader misunderstood. Let it be known that Mincey was not actually endorsing a candidate for mayor. Look at the pictures above. Both candidates are wearing a red shirt. If anyone had reason to protest, it should have been Jeff Brantley, the third candidate for mayor, who had a scheduling conflict and was unable to attend. ■

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Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero is riding the buzz. On Monday, the mayor spoke of the momentum or “buzz” around Knoxville. “A budget is not a financial document,” she said in Fountain City Park. “It’s about our vision for more parks and greenways, more options for public safety, holding owners responsible for blighted properties, and protecting our historic assets.” She drew loud applause when she mentioned her budget includes $250,000 to make a “long-term solution” to the algae problems at Fountain City Lake.

On Tuesday, City Council passed her budget and its accompanying 34-cent property tax increase. The vote wasn’t even close. We’ve always known Rogero was smart. Now we’re learning that she’s tough enough to fight and survive in the quagmire known as city politics. She’s cruising toward re-election on the buzz of progress, energy and optimism in the city. People remember that the first John Duncan was initially elected to Congress on the buzz created by construction of the Civic Coliseum, retail revitalization with canopies on Gay Street and the promenade and parking lot behind the Gay Street storefronts, and a massive annexation that nearly doubled the size of Knoxville. ■

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How about this quote from Justice Sharon Lee, a lifelong Democrat who was appointed to the state Supreme Court by Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen: “Well, I’m troubled by the partisan attack on our judicial system,” Lee said. “Politics has no place in the courtroom.”

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THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Registration open for AMSE Science Explorer Camp for rising 5th, 6th and 7th graders. Two sessions: June 9-13, June 16-20. Info/to register: http://amse. org/visitors/summer-camps/.

SATURDAY, MAY 31 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Fifth Saturday Night Singing, 7 p.m., Union Missionary Baptist Church, 940 Ailor Gap Road. Featured singers: Forgiven, Walnut Grove Baptist Church and Grace to Glory Singers. Everyone welcome. Demonstration: Throwing Off the Hump, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Peter Rose. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshops Series. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts. net. Gospel singing, 7 p.m., Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road, Heiskell. Featured singers: the Fletcher Family from Kings Mountain, N.C. Everyone welcome. Healthy Kids Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library. Free events, games, story time, bounce house and more. Summer Reading kickoff, signups. Bricks 4 Kidz: LEGOs fun at the Library, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Free library program for elementary age children from kindergarten through 5th grade. Space limited; registration required. Info/to register: 689-2681. Gluten Free Vendor Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Grande Event Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Sponsored by Celi-ACT, a support group for families affected by gluten intolerance, GI For Kids and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Info: Sandy Altizer, celiactgroup@gmail.com, or www.celi-ACT.com. Singing, 7 p.m., Oaks Chapel Church in Union County, Featured singers: the Gray Family. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1 Homecoming, 11 a.m., New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 7115 Tipton Lane off East Beaver Creek Drive. Featured singers: Michael and Delilah Kitts. Everyone invited.

MONDAY, JUNE 2 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3 Neighborhood Watch meeting: Big Ridge 4th District, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School. UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277. Amazingly Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Knoxville Day Aglow Lighthouse outreach meeting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike. Speaker: Patty Johnson. Bring dish to share if possible. Beverages and child care provided. Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687. Summer Reading Program: Ronald McDonald, 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Info: 992-0208.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 Fun on the Farm presented by Tennessee Valley Fair, 11:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Preregistration required. Info/to preregister: 525-5431. Summer Library Club presents magician Michael Messing, 11 a.m., North Knoxville Branch Library, 2901 Ocoee Trail. Info: 525-7036.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Fun With Shakespeare, 3 p.m. Norwood Branch Library, 1110 Merchants Drive. The Tennessee Stage Company will present an interactive workshop designed especially for elementary school age children, focusing on the play “Much Ado About Nothing.” Info: 688-2454. Summer Library Club presents magician Michael Messing, 4 p.m., Mascot Branch Library, 1927 Library Road. Info: 933-2620. Summer Library Club presents the Zoomobile, 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501. Pajama Rama, 6:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Kids can wear PJs and bring a favorite stuffed animal or toy. Info: 947-6210. Bee Friends beekeeping group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Walters State Community College Tazewell Campus auditorium. Speaker: Lynda Rizzardi, Executive VP of the Tennessee Beekeeping Association and president of the Knox County Beekeepers. Info: 617-9013.

Yard Sale/Multiple Family to benefit Union County HOSA, 8 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Baby stuff, furniture, household items/decor, seasonal stuff, clothes for all ages, toys and more.

SATURDAY JUNE 7 Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9 a.m., departing from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $50 per person; includes light snacks and a cold beverage. Reservations required: 448-8838. The Art of Handmade Books, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Bob Meadows. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshops Series. Registration deadline May 31. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Art on Main Street Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Street in Maynardville. Featuring artisans, live music, vendors, Lil Thunder Railroad ride for children, student art contest. Info: 992-9161. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 1-5 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Hard Knox Roller Girls in roller derby doubleheader, 6 p.m., Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Ave. Brawlers vs Smoky Mountain Roller Girls; All Stars vs Vette City Rollergirls. Tickets: $12 at the door, $10 in advance. Tickets available at Coliseum box office, team members and team website. Info: www. hardknoxrollergirls.com. Community yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Ave. Pike. No setup fee; bring own table; setup 7 a.m. Info: 689-3349. Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, 7:30 a.m., Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Rd. Parking lot will open at 6 a.m. No prerequirement to receive food. Volunteers should arrive at 6:30. Info: 938-8311 or www.powellpcusa.org. Church yard sale, 8 a.m., Fountain Valley Church, 705 Satterfield Road. Community Fun Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Clear Branch Baptist Church, 1300 Tazewell Pike in Corryton. Admission free. Proceeds benefit outreach programs.

MONDAY, JUNE 9 Market Basket, 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Sheri Burns. Registration deadline: June 2. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 Countywide Rally for all candidates in Union County, 7-10 p.m., Wilson Park. Live music; food. In case of rain, will be held in UCHS commons. Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. “Frankly Speaking about Lung Cancer,” noon-1:30 p.m., Tennova Health Care, North Knoxville Medical Center, Sister Elizabeth Assembly Room 1st Floor, 7565 Dannaher Drive, Powell. Speaker: Hesamm Gharavi, MD, of Tennessee Cancer Specialists. Light lunch provided. RSVP: 546-4661. Summer Library Club presents the Zoomobile, 2 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 “Kid-to-Kid: Fun with a Purpose,” 5:30-7 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Will help children gain coping skills and they will have opportunities to talk about a loved one’s cancer diagnosis while also having fun. Parents are invited to attend “Talking to Kids about Cancer” at the same time. RSVP: 546-4661. Summer Reading Program: Danse Et Plus Dance Studio, 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Info: 992-0208.

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DALE RD, POWDER SPRINGS – 53 beautiful acres, 2 barns, shed, lrg stocked pond, fenced w/creek. Great views of Clinch Mtn. Mins from Blaine, mins from Hwy 61 or 131! All hook-ups to water & elec are in front of property. Only 2 miles from Grainger/Union Cnty line – 5 miles from 131/61 split. Call Justin for more info 865-806-7407. 104 SWAN SEYMOUR, MAYNARDVILLE – Approx 1040 SF. Lake views. Within walking distance to Norris Lake. 3BR/2BA, oak flrs, oak kit cabs, all appl, new int paint, 2-car gar & 1-car det gar. Fruit trees, sloping yard. In need of minor repairs. Lake access around the corner. Sold as is. Priced at only $82,300. Dir: N on Hwy 33 thru Maynardville to R on Hickory Valley, L on Walker Ford, L on Circle, L on Swan Seymour, home on right.

Justin Phillips • 806-7407 Visit online at www.powellauction.com or email justin@powellauction.com

849 STINER RD. SHARPS CHAPEL,TN – Vacation retreat or full-time residence. Great home w/lots of updating, from tile to appliances. Way too much to mention. Park-like front yard, fruit trees & garden spots. Gentle slope to waterfront of 110' of beautiful Norris Lake. Private boat ramp & floating dock. Way too much to mention. All on 2.73 level acres. Priced to sell at $293,000. 371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE NOTHING SPARED! Custom Norris Lake front home on main channel of beautiful Norris Lake. Mstr suite w/BA, hdwd flrs, ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, S/S appl. Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for flat screens in all rms except kit, 8 patio doors, skylights, cath ceilings, stamped concrete patio, gently sloping lot w/ boat launch & dock. Offered at $525,000. $479,000.

TATER VALLEY RD, LUTTRELL – Exceeding horse farm. 15 acres. All level/partially fenced. Mostly pasture. Very nice 40x100 barn with concrete flrs, 13 lined stalls, tack rm, wash bath. Also office in barn. Unrestricted mtn views. Offered at only $115,900. LOT 110 HICKORY POINTE S/D – One of the best lots offered on main channel of Norris Lake. 1.01 acres, gated comm, wooded. Lays great all the way to the water. Dockable. Over 100' of shoreline. All ammenities of clubhouse, pool, boat launch. Priced to sell at $279,900.

LOT 157 HICKORY POINTE, MAYNARDVILLE – This 2.2 acre lot has three different views of Norris Lake. It has gorgeous Mountain views on the top of Hickory Pointe subdivision. This lot offers private club house with access to pool, private boat ramp, plus this corner lot also comes with your very own deeded boat slip. Gated Community. LOT # 3 AND # 4 REMINGTON DRIVE, MAYNARDVILLE – TWISTED GABLES GATED S/D – Beautiful gated subdivision, close to the center of Maynardville. Gorgeous mountain views. 3 Lots Available. From .81 to .93 of an Acre. All utilities available. Great Mountain views. PRICED AT ONLY 39,900.00 EACH...TAKE YOUR PICK. LOTS 92,103,104 LEONS ROCK S/D – BEAN STATION – Building lots with breathtaking views of Cherokee Lake and Mountains. German Creek Marina nearby and 15 minutes from Morristown shopping and services. Lots Range from 1.12 to 1.54 Acres. YOUR CHOICE LOT FOR 6,000.00 EACH. Directions: Hwy 25 N to Left on Lakeshore Road. Approximately 4 miles to Rocky Springs Road. Right to Leons Rock

LOTS/ACREAGE ROCKY TOP RD, LUTTRELL – All wooded 2.73 acres on outside entrance of SD. Sev home sites. Cnty tax appraisal $31,300. Sign on property. North on Tazewell Pk to Luttrell. R on Hwy 61E. Straight at curve at Water Dept. Cross RR tracks, turn L on Main, L on Wolfenbarger to Rocky Top Rd. Sign on property. Offered at only $19,900. HOLSTON SHORES DR, RUTLEDGE – Lot 18 in River Island. Beautiful .70 acre with frontage on the Holston River. Great for trout fishing. Lot has city water and electric in front of it. Already approved for septic. Lot lays gentle all the way to the river. Offered at only $49,900. MONROE RD, MAYNARDVILLE – Over 4 acres all wooded. Creek through property. Unrestricted. OK for mobile homes. Utility water available, electric. Perk test done. Make offer today. North on Hwy 33 to R on Academy across from Okies Pharmacy to R on Main Street to L on Monroe to property on right. Sign on property. Offered at only $15,500. BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $46,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9 NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $64,500. AWESOME MTN VIEWS from this homesite in Lone Mtn Shores. Architecturally restricted comm. Close to Woodlake Golf Club. Lot 614. 2.80 acres. Priced at $17,500. 5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $10,000.


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