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School board extends meeting The Union County Board of Education will meet in recessed session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in the conference room at the Union County Board of Education building.
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Wilson Park turns 20 Union County celebrates
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Growing enthusiasm
When someone starts a business or plants a plant, faith and optimism must be in place before planning and performance can lead to success. Tom and Faye Hardin have been able to maintain and grow their initial enthusiasm for their busness for 16 years now, thanks to their neighbors and customers.
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Big Springs The Big Springs community near the Clinch River was along the old Jacksboro Road that meandered from Blaine’s Crossroads to Jacksboro, Tenn. There were apparently several large springs in the Big Springs settlement and a 1,400 feet deep artesian well. The well was dug by TVA around 1933 when they were drilling relative to the Norris Dam project.
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Greatest ever Vol Children with orange interests and undoubtedly high IQs were frolicking in their forum sandbox. Surprisingly, they got semiserious long enough to conduct an informal poll - to determine the greatest ever football Volunteer.
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Strong enough It’s summer and that means interns. I enjoy these bright young people and work hard to find interesting places to visit and people to meet. This past week we toured the Farragut Folklife Museum, led by Malcolm Shell. In retirement, Malcolm has become a historian, knowledgeable about both Admiral David Glasgow Farragut and the Civil War Battle of Campbell’s Station.
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Emily Link, the late Bill Graves, Bob Johnson, Gerald Simmons, Jessica Humphrey and the late Henry DeGolyer celebrate the completion of Phase I of Wilson Park in the early 1990s. Photo by Images by Marvin
By Libby Morgan Back in the early ’90s when the Union County Business and Professional Association was young, Emily Link began to dream and scheme about a community park. Link’s vision started with a search for land, and she tracked down Bob Johnson, the owner of almost 300 acres in the middle of Maynardville. He was living in Arlington, Va., at the time. Johnson’s parents bought the
property when he was about 10 from his mother’s siblings. He grew up there as an only child, attended Union County schools until high school, when he started riding into Fountain City with his dad or others every day to attend Central High School. “It took about an hour to get from Maynardville to Fountain City back then,” he says. “The ninth grade is when I ‘woke up’ and started studying. I wasn’t a
very good student before that.” He applied himself to a college education at UT and specialized in agriculture. Then his story goes global. He got a position with the Department of Agriculture as an assistant agriculture attaché and was sent to Brazil to study the coffee and corn production. In the late ’70s he was in the To page 3
A tiny gold replica of the Wilson Park gazebo is a token of appreciation given to Emily Link by the community of volunteers she led in the effort to build the park. Photo by Libby Morgan
New bill battles breast cancer ent at the signing were bill sponBy Sandra Clark sors Powers and On the campaign trail last state Sen. Becky summer, we often heard state Massey. Also Rep. Dennis Powers talk about present from the breast cancer. He talked about Knoxville Comhow the disease had affected his prehensive Breast own family and how the state Center were Drs. should do more to help prevent Kamilia Kozlowsbreast cancer. ki and Dr. Aaron On June 4, Powers got a step Lacloser to his goal when Gov. Bill Dennis Powers Margulies. Follette resident Haslam signed the Breast Cancer Prevention Act into law. Pres- Sheila Falls was a special guest.
“This is something that has been very personal to me,” said Powers. “We have been trying to get this legislation passed for two years now, and despite all the hindrances and roadblocks we have finally seen it done.” The legislation is similar to laws passed in New York, Texas, Virginia and California. It requires doctors to provide additional information to patients after a mammogram that re-
veals they have “dense breast tissue.” “We never could have accomplished this without the hard work of Dr. Margulies who brought this to my attention, Dr. Kozlowski who provided amazing testimony and information to my office, Sen. Massey who defended us in the Senate, and Sheila Falls who came to Nashville to testify on the benefits of a bill like this,” Powers said.
Marker to honor Dan Patton Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp 87, Sons of Confederate Veterans, in conjunction with The Union County Cemeteries Association, will dedicate a Confederate veteran grave marker for 2nd Sergeant Mathew McDaniel “Dan” Patton of Company A, 50th Virginia Infantry at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13. This ceremony will take place at Sgt. Patton’s grave in the New Mossy Springs Cemetery located in the Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area in Sharps Chapel. The public is invited.
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Those who want to carpool or caravan to the site will gather at the Halls Center Shopping Center (site of Ace Hardware and Hammer’s) on Maynardville Highway across from Cunningham Road. Look for the Confederate Flag. We will depart from this location at 9:30 a.m. for a one-hour drive to New Mossy Springs Cemetery. For those coming on their own: From Halls, take Highway 33 north for about 25 miles until you cross the 33 bridge over Norris Lake.
Turn left onto Sharps Chapel Road less than a mile after you cross the bridge. When you have gone 1.2 miles, the road will make a 90 degree turn to the left. Keep left. Do not turn right onto Lead Mine Bend. Proceed another 5.9 miles where the road will turn 90 degrees to the right. Turn right. Proceed another 5 miles where you will see the Checking Station for the Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area on your right (small log structure.) Keep to the left as you head
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into Chuck Swan where in approximately 100 yards the road will become gravel and the name changes to Main Forest Road. Proceed another 3.3 miles. Turn right onto Mossy Springs Road then proceed 0.6 of a mile where you will see the cemetery on your right. Sons of Confederate Veterans signs will be placed at strategic places to help you find your way. Water will be provided since the day will be hot. Information provided by Randy Tindell.
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NEWS FROM UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Measuring the effects of the efforts Chamber looks at many factors
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2013 Board Members ■ Tonya Atkins, A&B Bookkeeping ■ Jeff Cooper, Clayton Manufacturing ■ Tammy Hobock, New South Credit Union ■ Scott Inklebarger, Food City ■ Johnny Merritt, City of Luttrell mayor ■ Jack Rhyne, City of Maynardville ■ Kay Jones, City of Plainview ■ Tom Lammers, president, Hickory Pointe Homeowners ■ Janet McCracken, UC Humane Society ■ Rebecca Mills, Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center ■ Susan Oaks, UC Schools ■ Shannon Perrin, UT Extension Office ■ Debbie Perry, Carmeuse ■ Darlene Wine, State Farm Insurance ■ Mike Williams, Union County mayor
By Libby Morgan One of the many facets of a Chamber of Commerce’s responsibilities is to stop the action and analyze the numbers – in order to find out which actions are working. “Metrics, or measuring things, is how we know what to do, and how we’re doing,” says Julie Graham, Chamber president. “And we have a learning curve, in that the Chamber is new enough for there to be many things out there we haven’t tried yet, things we need to try in order to see the results.” So, what are the people of the Chamber analyzing in order to measure their effectiveness, and to plan strategies that will be more effective? Two of the most telling figures are the number of requests for visitor information and the changes in sales tax dollars. Chamber-sponsored websites and information, along with links on other sites such as the National Geographic’s Tennessee River Valley Geotourism, give the interested Internet surfer the opportunity to send a request for printed information directly to the Chamber’s office. The number of requests for Union County information is logged daily.
“We’ve seen weeks with nearly 300 requests, and other weeks we get 60. We keep expanding our web presence to drive up those requests,” says Graham. A handy web tool allows Graham to analyze the path people have taken to get to Union County websites, which in turn helps guide the design of the Chamber’s web presence. Sales tax reports are provided by the state, and the Chamber keeps track of the ups and downs in retail sales by county and municipality.
“We check in with Justin Noah at Hickory Star and Ned Bass at Beach Island to see their occupancy rates, and if they reach capacity, we want to know how many people were referred to other places,” Graham says. The Chamber watches the numbers of visitors at Big Ridge State Park – every out-of-towner visit provides an opportunity to extend an invitation to explore the rest of the county. Graham is working toward getting a directional sign that people
exiting the park will see, to guide them farther into the county. Capital investment in the private sector, median income, retail sales, unemployment rates, real estate transactions, dropout rates, health data, the percent of retirees and whether those retirees are in the county full time or have a second home here, and even ACT scores – all of these factors can be useful to the Chamber. People who visit or move to Union County have many different rea-
sons for doing so. Knowing what those reasons are and which reasons comprise the largest percentages is pivotal to a good marketing plan. Community surveys are digested and sorted out to guide the strategies that will help build the local economy. The Chamber’s tourism committee evaluates interests of potential and actual visitors. Are they birdwatchers? Hikers? Water skiers? Are they looking for historic sites? Old barns? Authentic music? Union County is full of interesting places to discover and opportunities for outdoor adventures, and the tourism committee’s task is to reach those people out there and let them know what they can find here. Graham says, “Noticing who walks in the Chamber office is another indicator for us. If more businesspeople are dropping by – whether they’re already in the county or they’re just testing the waters – we see that as a sign of success. “Evaluating this much information is a new dynamic that has created jobs for many more statisticians than in the recent past. Economic development and metrics are used together to help communities grow.”
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Wilson Park turns 20 Congo for a couple of years, and in Bangladesh in the early ’80s for three years. He worked briefly in the Soviet Union.
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His wife, Laura Jean Hinton, and two children lived around the world with him. “Our kids learned to speak Portuguese as well as the Brazilian children,” he says of their time in South America. “The languages in the Congo and Bangladesh – not so much. They were much more difficult to learn.” The USDA put him to work in Washington, D.C., after he returned from Bangladesh, and he retired in 1986. That’s where Emily found him. “I just called him up out of the blue, told him what we wanted to do and asked him if he might be interested in donating some of his land for a park in Maynardville. He said, ‘I might be…,’” says Link. That ‘maybe’ was all Link needed. From that point on she went full speed ahead. Link remembers: “I bugged everyone to help
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out with the project. We needed to raise $11,000 in matching funds to be eligible for a grant, so I challenged our 110 B&P members to donate $100 each in cash, work or materials.” After Link’s request for the land, Johnson turned to David Myers for legal direction and David Beverly, a local surveyor, for help in choosing and measuring a plot for the park. “David Beverly and I had a great time walking the property and laying out the park. We wanted to make the park property be on both sides of the creek, and we found a natural amphitheatre-like area. I felt good about giving the land for a park,” says Johnson. “I’m proud of it.” Johnson donated about 15 acres and requested the park be named for his mother’s family, the Wilsons. With the value of the land, the cash donations and the pledges, Link was able to win a $209,000 grant to build the park. “People gave their time, fuel, equipment and skills above and beyond what was asked of them,” she says. “Jill Beason and I were the fittest we’d ever been. We pulled fencing and poison ivy till we dropped, and started again the next day. “Walter Seymour didn’t have time to run his dump truck for us at one point, so he handed Jill the keys and gave her a five-minute lesson on dumping and backing up. She said she always wanted to drive a big truck. “Clayton Helms, Henry DeGolyer, Charles Nicely, Johnny Merritt and many,
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Jill Beason at the wheel of Walter Seymour’s dump truck. Photo submitted
many more people made Wilson Park happen. Most of the time all I had to do was make sure the materials were on site, and sometimes that was quite a challenge in itself. We had deadlines to meet to keep our grant money. “Wilson Park did not cost the county anything.” Johnson sold another 20 acres of the property to the school system for the ball fields at Union County High School. “Our house was where the softball field is now,” says Johnson. “Marvin Jeffreys gave me a photograph of my childhood home, and I look at that picture every day.” Bob, now a lively 80 years old, and Laura moved back to Tennessee in 1996 and live in South Knoxville. The park volunteers presented Link a small gold replica of the gazebo built at the park amphitheater,
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crafted by Doyle Dukes of Dukes Jewelry. She says, “It’s the most precious thing I have.” At press time, Emily and Bob are preparing to help celebrate Wilson Park’s 20th anniversary, set for Friday, June 21. We’ll report on the event in next week’s edition.
After that long pregnancy and first couple of weeks getting used to a new routine, the first outing with a new baby can be one of life’s joys. Here are some considerations to weigh when buying equipment for travels with baby. Strollers are still probably the most popular vehicle for transport. And like everything else, strollers have come a long way since your mother or grandmother pushed you in one. Look for large, adjustable handlebars that fit comfortably in your grip. You want to have full control of the carriage, of course, but you also want to be able to adjust the height of the handlebars to minimize any strain on your back. Look for large bicycle-style tires on the rear of the carriage. They provide excellent stability and make the carriage easier to push. A screen across the front will protect the baby from any airborne debris. If walking is your choice of locomotion, a frontside carrier is preferred to a backpack type. In a backpack type, the baby’s head is susceptible to bobbing in an uncontrolled way. Particularly in a child less than one year old, the cervical spine, which runs through the neck, is not fully developed and the jerking motion of the baby’s head can be harmful. A front-side carrier lets you watch and better control the head. Talk with your chiropractor about safety on outings with your baby. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
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Come to the water The signs of summer are all around us: boats pulled by trailers filling the highways; the smell of fresh cut grass; yard sales; meat slowly Fr. Aaron Wessman cooking on the grill; fishing poles hanging out the back of pickup trucks. Yes, summer is here in all of its glory.
important decisions. Jesus knew the importance of taking a break.
Some people claim they do not need to go to church. They state that they can connect with God on their own. But just as summer can offer us a break from the busyness of life, so does going to church offer us a break. Away from televisions, cell phones, computers, text messages and the demands of others, going to church provides us a break from the normal schedule of life to focus For many people, summer solely on God. Away from offers an opportunity for a distractions, going to church break: a break from the hustle offers us a chance to rest in and bustle of the school year; God, to sit in the pew among a break from going between our neighbors while taking one activity and the next. So families take vacations together. in God’s blessings, to splash around in His love and grace, Neighbors sit together in lawn and to give God our undivided chairs soaking in the sun. Children play in pools splashing attention. with life. Summer can be a great None of us would want to time to take a break. give up the moments of break I think Jesus would be a big fan that summer can offer. This summer, let us also not give up of summer, too. For despite the chance to take a break with all of his hard work, roaming God by walking into our local around Galilee and Judea, church and resting in him. traversing hills and plains, and working with large crowds of Fr. Aaron Wessman, people, he also took breaks. Associate Pastor, He went to deserted places to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta pray (Luke 4: 42, Luke 6: 12). Catholic Mission, He left the city for more rural, 4365 Maynardville Hwy. peaceful places (Mt. 5). Often, 992-7222. after doing this, he would teach profound words or make
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Strong enough It’s summer and that means interns. I enjoy these bright young people and work hard to find interesting places to visit and people to meet.
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This past week we toured the Farragut Folklife Museum, led by Malcolm Shell. In retirement, Malcolm has become a historian, knowledgeable about both Admiral David Glasgow Farragut and the Civil War Battle of Campbell’s Station. The interns’ eyes widened when Malcolm said David Farragut was commissioned in the U.S. Navy at age 9. By age 12, he was put in charge of getting a captured merchant ship back to port. “Those sailors probably thought they would toss that boy overboard and be on their way,” Shell said, “but Farragut brought the ship to port.” A painting shows Farragut high atop his ship’s mast, directing a battle. Sailors had to run up and down the pole to transmit orders, Shell said. It’s no wonder Farragut became the Navy’s first admiral. He was born at what was then called Campbell’s Station (now called Farragut) and lived to be 69. His most memorable quote: “Damn the torpedoes. Full steam ahead!” We saw a torpedo (a small explosive with air pockets on either side). Shell said the British had seeded a minefield with the torpedoes. One blew up under a ship, sinking it “in about 20 seconds,” he said. The other ships looked to Farragut for direction: “Full steam (speed) ahead!” Ships communicated by flags in the pre-radio era. The “flagship” went first and passed messages down the line. Several flags are at the Farragut Museum. I could have spent the day.
Campbell’s Station: We know it as an exit off I-40. But two years before George Washington was sworn in as president, European settlers had built homes at Campbell’s Station. Their name: Campbell. (Shell said the settlers one exit east were named Love; thus, Lovell Road.) The Cherokees were not happy about the intrusion and a couple of chiefs organized a war party of 2,000, marching from the Chattanooga area toward Knoxville (then called White’s Fort). It marched past the fortified Campbell’s Station at night. Apparently neither the Indians nor the settlers knew of the others’ presence. The Indians massacred settlers at Cavet’s Station (near Walker Springs) and the 11 families of Campbell’s Station took a vote. Would they stay and fight, should the Indians return, or should they flee? The vote was unanimous. The Campbells and their neighbors stayed. And the Indians returned home another way. Eleven families against 2,000 warriors. I asked two interns: Would you have been strong enough to vote yes? Both answered no. I didn’t argue with them, but I disagree. Nobody today is asked to fight Indians. But we are called to fight for what’s important and to defend what’s ours. Those folks at Campbell’s Station had walked into a wilderness to build a home and community. Of course, they would stand and fight. And so would my interns. They’re strong enough to protect their families, to defend what’s theirs and to lead our community. They would fight, too, if necessary. But it might be from headquarters, piloting (virtually) a drone. Note: We’ve got two Union County fellows working as interns this year. Jackson Brantley and Gibson Calfee are doing well. Gibson said Gerald Simmons is his uncle, and I told him we won’t hold it against him. I happen to know that Mike Williams is Jackson’s relative, and we’re not holding it against him, either.
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The Lewis Wilson and later the Rev. John Davis Walker home place – note the springhouse.
Big Springs The Big Springs community near the Clinch River was along the old Jacksboro Road that meandered from Blaine’s Crossroads to Jacksboro, Tenn. (I’m still looking for an old Union County map that shows this road.) There were apparently several large springs in the Big Springs settlement and a 1,400 feet deep artesian well in this community. The well was dug by TVA around 1933 when they were drilling relative to the Norris Dam project. The well was on the property owned by Sherman Hill prior to the Norris project. When the water is down, this artesian well can
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still be seen. So far as we know, this community was named for the size and number of springs in the area. By the early 1900s this community had a church which probably served as both a church and a school. Later a school was built on the site of the old church on Jacksboro Road. When I was working on
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the history book, “Union County Schoolday Memories,” a former student catalogued a list of games played by school children: Hop Scotch, Tag, Drop the Handkerchief, Hide and Seek, Jack Rocks, Red Rover, Seven Up, Dog and the Bone, Antney Over, Roller Bat, Going in and out the Window, London Bridge, Skip to My Lou, Kick the Can, Jump the Rope, Marbles, I Spy Thimble, Blindfold, Crack the Whip, Roley Hole, Club Fist, Eleven Hand, Mumbly Peg, Fruit Basket Turn Over, Musical Chairs, Spin the Plate, Feathers, Simon Says, Gossip, Weenielly What, Spin the Bottle and Leap Frog. I must confess – I have heard of most of them, but would be hard put to try
to write instructions for playing these games. If anyone knows how to play the games, please let me know or write the instructions and send them to me. I would be so grateful for your help in preserving this part of our history. Students carried water for the Big Springs School from the Lewis Wilson (later the Rev. John Davis Walker and Margaret Houston Walker) farm. The daughter of the Wilsons (who married George Miller) recalled that the teacher would send two boys or two girls to the spring for a bucket of water. When they returned they passed the water and a gourd dipper. The students drank from a common dipper or cup. She recalled that a gourd dipper hung at the spring house for the public to use. The spring house had a partition to separate the space where the family’s milk and butter were kept from the public part of the spring. Yes, in those days springs were sort of considered public property; and, as people walked to wherever they needed to go, they stopped at the springs to get a drink before continuing on their journey. The milk was kept in crocks and weighted down with a rock on a plate or marble rounds made for this purpose. She said Mr. Wilson planted watermelons in his cornfield so he would have enough to share with the school children.
May birthdays were celebrated at senior centers across the county. They are: (from left to right) Ruth Collins at Plainview; Maggie Dyke at Sharps Chapel; and Anna Mason, Bessie Delozier and Rosa Aye at the Union County Senior Center. Photos submitted
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Greatest ever Volunteer Children with orange interests and undoubtedly high IQs were frolicking in their forum sandbox. Surprisingly, they got semiserious long enough to conduct an informal poll – to determine the greatest ever football Volunteer. Of course Peyton Manning won. Most of the voters had heard of him. Some even remembered his claim to fame, halfway up a ladder, leading the Pride of the Southland band. Others see him on TV from time to time, in Papa John’s and Buick commercials. Some realize he still throws passes and sets records, even at an advanced age. It was a landslide elec-
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tion but there were other worthy choices – Reggie White, Doug Atkins, Dale Carter, Eric Berry, Al Wilson, Leonard Little, John Henderson and Carl Pickens. At one time or another, all played well. You do see where I am going? The tailbacks were missing from the ballot. John Majors, Hank Lauricella, Gene McEver, Beat-
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onto the top of a pen, then bounding off to make another run at it, from a different angle. They moved as if they had springs on the ends of their legs! They were clearly having more fun than the tourists. We watched them with delight, enjoying their exuberant play and laughing at their antics. It was after that experience that I began to wonder how anyone who had been a shepherd – who had seen such frolicking – could ever sacrifice one of those delightful creatures. In much the same way, I wonder how anyone who had met Jesus face to face could have failed to see him for what he was: God’s own Lamb, the Savior of the world.
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a marked man. When John the Baptizer called him God’s Lamb, did no one make the leap to “sacrificial lamb”? Sacrifice of lambs was part of Temple worship! How the disciples could miss the storm clouds is beyond me, but that is 21 centuries of hindsight, I suppose. But there is another aspect of lambs that gives us a different view of God’s lamb, a happier view. Last year, in the early spring, my daughter Jordan and I had occasion to visit the Biltmore House in Asheville. The tour included the vast grounds, including the barnyards. There, we saw young lambs cavorting, running at full tilt and leaping
The lamb is looking straight at the camera, with more interest than fear, I think. I have always had lots of pictures, books and important (to me) pieces of memorabilia in my office. Nothing, however, has sparked as much curiosity as my lamb. Many people have commented on it, asked about it, admired it. When I look at it, I usually see just a lamb. Occasionally, though, I see
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didn’t have much experience in losing. On page 18 in my second book, “Legends of the Tennessee Volunteers,” I said: “The proven formula for football fame is one part talent, one part toughness, at least a pinch of smarts and a burning desire to succeed. ... Bob Suffridge was richly blessed. He had more than enough of everything. “From a humble beginning, he fought and scratched every step of the way to the very tip of the mountaintop…. The multitudes cheered.” In this Butch Jones era of renewed respect for tradition, I say we should conduct another “greatest” poll and erect a Bob Suffridge statue. OK to put Peyton in bronze, too.
ple have asked me about it. The central figure in the picture is a lamb. He is standing inside a large metal pipe that is bent and misshapen, but its dark interior is the perfect foil for the lamb’s white fleece. There are barren, stalky weeds growing sparsely in the foreground, catching the light: a nice accent to the darkness of the pipe. Beyond the lamb and the pipe, in the distance, other sheep graze placidly.
The next day (John) saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1: 29 NRSV)
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on their first all-time team. Robert R. Neyland, the general and coach for whom the stadium is named, said Suffridge was the greatest lineman he ever saw. As at Central High, good things happened in the Suffridge era at Tennessee. The Volunteers won 32 consecutive regular-season games. The Flamin’ Sophomores and the 1938 team went 11-0. The 1939 team didn’t permit a point. Wait, I remember now, that team lost in the Rose Bowl. Suffridge was gimpy and Cafego was really hurt. Southern Cal won, 14-0. In 1940, Suffridge and the then veteran Vols went 10-0 but lost to Boston College in the Sugar Bowl. There were no valid excuses. Bob was ticked. He
God’s Lamb, and the whole picture looks different to me. It becomes a parable. When I see God’s Lamb, I see the unconcern of the other sheep, the ewes and rams in the background who seem oblivious to the human who is standing in their field taking a picture of some mama sheep’s baby. That is when I see the lamb as vulnerable, alone, isolated. There are times in Scripture when Jesus – God’s Lamb – is like that little lamb in the old, beatenup pipe: vulnerable, alone, isolated. Just like the other sheep in the photograph, the others – Jesus’ friends and followers – were unaware of the danger gathering around him, unable to understand that he was
God’s Lamb A picture sits on my desk, a place of honor that it has occupied, one way and another, since 1977. It is a black and white photo that appeared on the front page of the small daily newspaper in the southern West Virginia town where I lived and worked for eight years. The photo itself was taken by a friend, and when I went on and on about it, he gave me the original. Over the years, in various offices, many peo-
tie Feathers and George Cafego are in the College Football Hall of Fame. So is Bob Johnson. He was superb but center isn’t a very glamorous position. Linebacker Steve Kiner is in the Hall. He was outstanding. End Bowden Wyatt was a rare one, Hall of Fame honoree as end and coach. Many great ones merit consideration. Quarterback Condredge Holloway was at least amazing. Tennessee wideouts were like wild geese. They could really fly. Understandably, most of the children have never heard of the greatest guard in Tennessee football history. Bob Suffridge, born
in Union County, raised in Fountain City, was pointed in the general direction of maturity while at Central High School. Here is a clue regarding talent: The Bobcats of his time won 33 in a row. He was only 180 pounds but quick and powerful and fiercely determined. He supposedly blocked 29 punts! Suffridge became Tennessee’s only three-time all-American. Three times honored. Only. Ever. As a UT senior, in street smarts if not academic achievement, he won the Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy as America’s lineman of the year. Believe it or not, he finished fourth in Heisman voting. In 1950, the Football Writers of America put Suffridge
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5100 WINFIELD, LOT C/1, KNOX, 37921 – Very nice brick rancher in Cumberland Estates, hdwd flrs, fenced backyard, corner lot. Roof was new in 2007, 3-yr old HVAC w/gas heat, windows 5-yrs old, owner said "SELL SELL SELL." Approx 1334 SF to be verified by buyer. Offered at $131,000. Dir: Head southeast on Pleasant Ridge Rd toward Old Callahan Dr, turn right onto Sullivan Rd, turn right onto Bluefield Rd, take the 1st left onto Winfield Ln 191 SWAN SEYMOUR RD – This custom lakefront cabin offers over 4500 sq.ft. NW, destination will be on the left 5100 Winfield Ln NW Knoxville, TN 37921. Call Justin to see this great home of enjoyable living space. 4 sleeping qtrs, 3.5BAs. Main floor w/open living spaces. Cath ceiling in the LR bosts gorgeous round log collar ties. 2-story stack stone FP 865-806-7407
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206 REMINGTON DR. – Beautiful facade w/3600 SF. Gourmet kit w/gallery cherry cabs. Granite island, eat-at bar. Open bay eating area, adj DR, open LR, granite FP enhanced by bookcases. Cath ceil w/open balcony/foyer. Screened-in porch w/access to pool area. Office w/granite FP. Master w/trey ceil, priv entrance w/access to patio. Oak flrs, corner tiled Jacuzzi tub, tiled dbl shwr, dbl vanity. Oak staircase to 3 BRs/2BAs. 2-car attached gar w/access to kit. All-brick patio, IG salt-water pool w/fountains. Offered at $367,300. I-40 to exit 640 Broadway to N 441 to Maynardville to L @ 2nd light to R on John Deere Dr. to L into Twisted Gables. Home on right.
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371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE NOTHING SPARED! Custom Norris Lake front home on main channel of beautiful Norris Lake. A master suite w/BA fit for a king! Gleaming hdwd flrs, lots of ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, stainless appliances. Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for flat screens in all rooms except kit, 8 patio doors, skylights, cathedral ceilings, stamped concrete patio, covered decks extending length of home, gently sloping lot w/ boat launch & dock. Truly a must-see home. Offered at $525,000. 345 SWAN SEYMOUR RD – Landmark, lakefront home on Norris Lake. Known as the "WinD Mill House". Lake views from every window. 2 BR/2BA, wrap deck, open LR/DR area. Kit cabs galore, brick FP. Lrg laundry, extra strg closets, cath ceils in LR/kit w/beams. All appl. Needs updating.Probably one of the most admired lots on Norris Lake. Offered at $578,600.
gas or wood burning w/stone hearth. Log columns flow into the custom-designed kit with hickory cabs offers lots of granite cntr space and eat-at island w/smooth cook top. Addt'l eat-at bar w/gourmet sink. Complete w/ S/S appliances. Hickory flrs throughout. Open to the kit is formal DR. Spacious laun rm w/custom hickory cabs and pantry. Half BA for guests.The captain's qtrs offers exceptional space with the comforts of a freestanding Buck gas stove. Lrg master BA w/dbl vanity, W/I closet and all cath ceils with lots of extra strg space. French doors to patio. Upstairs custom set of canoe-designed steps from Wisconsin, 2 BRs w/cath ceils, both with views of the lake. One full shwr BA w/cath ceiling. Balcony hallway overlooking the LR. Golden Oak floors down with its own balcony living area w/full BA and utility room. Private balcony BR with extra lrg W/I closet. Roll-up gar door in bsmnt. Property has professional landscaping, irrigation sys, concrete driveway w/lighting. 2-car att gar on the main. Wrap-around walkway to lakeside deck. Stairs down to enjoy the lower patio and beautiful Norris Lake. Offered on 1.02 Acres w/over 500 ft. of water frontage. Fully dockable. The property is fully equipped with sec cameras and alarm sys for your comfort. Located in one of Norris Lake's most sought-after areas. Within minutes to 4 Marinas by water. Within 10 miles to Food City in Maynardville. Priced at $699,500. Owner/Agents 232 HILL STREET, LUTTRELL – Great move-in condition cottage. Lots of updates done. Approx 1016 SF featuring 2BR/1BA, beautiful wood flooring, tile counter tops, new oak cabinets, S/S fridge, smoothtop range, W&D to remain. 1-car carport, central H&A, out-building for extra storage. Priced to sell at only $49,900. Call Mitch 865-621-7998. Directions: North on Tazewell Pike into Union County. Right on Hwy 61 East to left on Cedar at Post Office to top of hill. Right on Hill to house on left. Sign on property.
162 BOWMAN LN – Foreclosure sold as is. In need of minor repairs. 1-level, 3BR/2BA, fenced level back yard, concrete patio & parking area. Nice walls in DR. Open LR/DR/kit. Strg bldg to remain. Offered at $75,100. Directions: N on Hwy 33 to Maynardville, 3rd light turn right on Main St. to right on Prospect Rd to right on Bowman Ln. House on right.
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1033 TAZEWELL PIKE, LUTTRELL, TN. Ready to move in rancher home featuring 5BR/3 full BAs. Gleaming oak flrs. Spacious kit w/oak cabinets & island, all appl. Split BR layout. Handicap accessible, new roof, central H/A. Nice covered deck on back. Private setting w/extra lot. Next to Plainview Community Center w/ access to walking track. Offered at only $119,900. 111 DANTE RD, KNOXVILLE – Very nice 1/2 acre lot Zoned C-3 Commercial. Great location just off I-75 at Callahan Dr behind Weigel’s. Offered at only $95,000. Call Justin today. Directions: I-75 to Callahan Dr (exit 110), right on Callahan to 111 Dante Rd. on left.
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2936 WALKER FORD RD – Cozy in the Country this little charmer has beautiful Norris Lake access just across the street. Screened-in front porch complete w/swing! Nice pine floors & pine walls throughout the home.2BR/1 full BA. Open floor plan. Spacious kit/DR/LR w/free standing wood stove. Fully equipped kit & fully equipped laundry rm! Built-in bunk w/stg. Beautiful yard w/ lots of landscaping & great garden spot. 2-car gar is attached by breezeway. Centricon System is installed. Lightly restricted neighborhood. Deeded lake access across the street. Priced to sell at $139,500. Additional 1.60 adjoining acres available for $39,900. North on Hwy 33 to Right on Hickory Valley to Left on Walker Ford Stay Left at Tower Rd to continue on Walker Ford to home on right. Sign on Property.
560 BLACK FOX HARBOR – Norris Lake front.Gated community. 3 BA , 1.41 acres of level land on Norris Lake in beautiful East TN. Constructed in '97. Open LR and kit combo on main. kit w/huge island. 3BRs up with walk-out porches. 2 full BAs up. One in master BR. Basement has plumbing for kitchenette but not installed. Laun rm and wash sink in bsmnt. Basement is fin and features a full BA w/easy access to outside. Storg rm, crawl space under porch. Does not have a gar but the site was leveled to include one if you wish to build it. The S/D is gated. Please call to set up an appt before driving to the property. I can email directions to Black Fox Harbor in Union County and the gate code once you set up an appointment. If you want to view the house by water, turn right at Point 29. It's the dbl-decker alum dock on the right shoreline into the back of the cove. Real estate sign on dock and property. Dock is INCLUDED in the sale. Was built in 2011 by Aluma Dock measuring 35' x 51' with a 50'x 5' walkway to shore. 2 boat lifts installed in the slips. Slips measure 30' x 10'. Dock has ceil fans, elec & lights. Priced at 699,900 849 STINER RD, SHARPS CHAPEL – This charming Norris Lakefront cottage has beautiful views from all windows. Yearround deep water, approx 110' of frontage w/floating dock & private boat ramp. Great potential as residence or vacation home or possible rental. On main: Screened-in porch, spacious LR/DR combo, woodburning brick hearth FP, mstr on main w/full BA. Kit has new tile flrs, stainless appl & plenty of cabinets. Walk-out bsmt has spacious den/rec.rm w/half-wall stone hearth w/woodburning stove. Concrete patio area. BR 2 has dbl closets & full BA in bsmt. Lots of recent updates from tile, carpet, paint, stainless appl, toilets. Too much to mention! Detached 1-car gar w/carport & extra parking area. Central H/A. This cottage has a park setting for a front yard. Offered at $285,000.
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Growing enthusiasm Hardin’s – a source for the unusual
By Libby Morgan When someone starts a business or plants a plant, faith and optimism must be in place before planning and performance can lead to success. Tom and Faye Hardin have been able to maintain and grow their initial enthusiasm for their business for 16 years now, thanks to their neighbors and customers. “We always wanted to do this,” Faye says of their greenhouses and shop. “After we visited Amish country, I realized all Tom lacks from being Amish is the beard.” The Hardins lived in Seymour prior to settling in on Loyston Road and starting Hardin’s Mountain Organics, where they sell tomato plants, herbs, fresh produce, jams and jellies, dairy products, booklets on growing, and other miscellany. Tomato plants are the business’s mainstay. They have a catalog listing close to 40 non-hybrid varieties. Known as heirlooms, they will stay true to their characteristics when grown from the seed of the fruit year after year. The Hardins add a few new tomato varieties each year. Sometimes, those new plants come to Hardin’s in interesting ways. “A few years ago, a retiring plant biologist at UT asked me to keep a variety of tomato going for him. It’s called a Japanese Pink,
Tom Hardin with an experimental planting of pigeon peas, an important source of protein for 3,500 years in India. Photo by Libby Morgan and it was developed during World War II. Needless to say, the name made it unpopular back then, but it has huge fruits, up to two pounds, with low acid,” says Tom. The tomatoes are classified in Hardin’s catalog by
color – yellow, red, pink/ purple, multi-color and black; and there are tomatoes that are still green when they ripen. Others are by shape (oxheart) and size (cherry and grape tomatoes). “About 10 years ago, we
discovered a need for good buttermilk. People around here know the difference between what’s on the shelf in the grocery store and real buttermilk. So we keep Cruze Farm’s buttermilk in stock. “Colleen (Cruze) grew up
in the dairy business, graduated from UT not long ago, and wanted to start making ice cream. So now we’ve not only got the best buttermilk, we’re carrying the best ice cream, too.” Tom recently learned about the pigeon pea, a legume that has been cultivated for thousands of years in India. He has a few pigeon peas growing by his greenhouse, and says, “They’re interesting. They grow like bush beans, and if we had a longer growing season, they would produce several pickings a year. They’re resistant to drought, which isn’t a problem this year. I was hoping to get a small field in this year, but it’s been too wet so far.” He’s experimenting with hydroponics, and plans to set up pumps for automatic watering. Re-purposed plastic containers are saving him from buying expensive specialty containers. Hardin’s Mountain Organics gets a lot of repeat business from locals, but they say out-of-state visitors to Big Ridge State Park often stop in. The homey front porch, complete with rockers, welcomes everyone to come “set a spell.” Faye and Tom say they love all the new friends they’ve met since they’ve opened, especially the younger ones. “Our friend Tamara Bernadot, who moved to Sharps
Chapel from Wisconsin, has become a good friend. Shortly after we got to know her, she came in and told us she’d made us a Facebook page. We might not have ever had one, but we do now,” says Tom. Bernadot is selling the Hardins’ tomato plants at her place in Sharps Chapel. Three Rivers Market, a food co-op in Knoxville, also carries their plants. “It’s a joy for us to have young people come in. Some of them want to learn so bad they’ll do work around here for free. They keep our enthusiasm going because of their enthusiasm,” says Faye. Faye is actively involved in a monthly herb class, held the first Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Maynardville Public Library. “We have a lot of fun, and welcome others to join us. We swap plants and some bring herbal teas and soaps. It’s all about sharing,” says Faye. “On July 27, here at the shop, Tom will teach a seed saving class. We’d like for anyone interested in attending to sign up ahead of time.” Hardin’s Mountain Organics is located at 622 Loyston Road in Maynardville, and hours are 9 to 5 Monday to Saturday. Info: 865-992-1462 Faceb o ok/Ha rd i n sMou nt a i n email: hardinsmountain@ comcast.net
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THURSDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.
SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Info: 992-8038.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Annual Youth Free Fishing Tournament, for youth to age 12, hosted by American Legion Post 212, Big Ridge State Park. Registration: 8 a.m.; fishing: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Prizes for all participants. Food and drinks will be served. Cruisin 4 Kids, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fundraiser for the Union County Children’s Center. Info: 992-7677. Car and tractor show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Washburn School. Live music, food, prizes for best car and best tractor. Donations will be accepted, all proceeds benefit Washburn High School’s baseball team. To enter show: Thomas Sawyer, 223-3241; Marvin Williams, 497-3995; or Justin Acu, 6213525.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 22-23 Radio Amateur Club of Knoxville RACK 2013 Field Day, 2 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday, Fort Dickerson Park on Chapman Highway. Free. Info: http://www.arrl.org/field-day.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Gospel singing featuring the Galloways, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road. No admission; love offering will be taken. Info: 546-0001 or www.NewBeverly.org.
SUNDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 23-28 Acoustic Music Week workshop, for musicians, singers and songwriters, Lincoln Memorial University. In addition to class instruction, the workshop will include group activities and jam sessions. Online preregistration is required at: http://alumni.lmunet. edu/s/1119/index.aspx?sid=1119&pgid=852&gid=1&cid =2051&ecid=2051&post_id=0.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25 “Safe on My Own,” American Red Cross program at Luttrell Public Library, 10 a.m. for ages 7 and under; 11 a.m. for ages 8 and older. Info: 992-0208, luttrelllibrary@comcast.net.
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Summer Library Club presents magician Michael Messing, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Summer Library Club presents David Claunch, a multifaceted entertainer who combines bubbles, balloons and clowning into a spellbinding story; 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501. UC litter pickup, 4 p.m. Meet at First Century Bank of Maynardville. Patriotic Festival on Market Square, 5:30-9 p.m., presented by city of Knoxville and OneMain Financial. Includes Patriotic Bike Parade through downtown for all ages, children’s entertainment and live music from 7-9 p.m. Bike Parade registration: on-site or http://www. cityofknoxville.org/events/4th/parade.pdf. Event info: www.cityofknoxville.org/4th.
Knoxville Zoo program, 1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library. Info: Chantay Collins, 992-7106.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Summer Library Club presents David Claunch, a multifaceted entertainer who combines bubbles, balloons and clowning into a spellbinding story; 2 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Let’s make Puppets, 1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library. Info: Chantay Collins, 992-7106.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 28-29 Oakes Daylily Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oakes Daylily Farm, 8153 Monday Road, Corryton. Live music and food vendors. Daylilies and other perennials for sale. Event and parking free.
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Story and Craft and Foodie Day, 1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library. Info: Chantay Collins, 9927106.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Rook card games, 10 a.m., Luttrell Seniors, Union County Senior Center.
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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 20-21 Wheel Thrown Functional Teapots class, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with Katie Cottrell, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline July 13. Info: 4949854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
End of Summer Water Party with prizes and rewards, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library. Info: Chantay Collins, 992-7106.
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Last day to turn in tickets for Summer Reading, Maynardville Public Library. Info: Chantay Collins, 992-7106.
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Red Gate Rodeo and Festival, Red Gate Farm. Gates open daily at 5 p.m. Nightly live musical performances, carnival rides, pony rides, fair food vendors, fireworks. Info: 992-2811.
Luttrell Seniors covered dish, 10 a.m., Union County Senior Center.
Saturday Stories and Song: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Summer Fun Festival at Wilson Park, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Live music, silent auction, local vendors, corn hole tournament, beauty pageant, food, refreshments and games. Singing, 7 p.m., Union Missionary Baptist Church, Ailor Gap Road. Singers include: Hoitt Avenue Baptist Youth Choir, Powder Springs Missionary Baptist Church Youth Choir, Highland Springs Baptist Church Youth Choir, and Luttrell Church of God Youth Choir and Singers. Everyone Welcome. Benefit singing, 7 p.m., Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road, Heiskell. A love offering will be taken to help Butch Claiborne.
COUNTY BAIL BONDING Freedom is just 150 Court Street Maynardville, TN a Call Away
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SATURDAYS, JULY 27, AUG. 3, 10 Intermediate Photography, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; instructor: Bob Stephenson; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: July 20. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
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Pre-Arrangements Full Service Funerals • Cremations After-Care 205 Monroe Street • Maynardville 992-5555 • www.byrdsmortuary.com Clarence Byrd – Funeral Director/Owner Bryan McAdams – Funeral Director/Embalmer/Pre-need Consultant E.J. Smith – Funeral Director • Sherré McAdams – Office Manager
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8 • JUNE 22, 2013 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS!
THE END IS H-E-R-E! – FINAL WEEK! Mynatt’s will close Sunday, June 30th FOREVER! THIS IS OUR FINAL SALE! up to
Everything Goes!
ALL E R U including T I N R FU OFF E B All Famous T S U M D EVERYTHING! E T Name Brands A D I U Q LI S You Know & Respect! S E L D R REGA American • Ashley • Broyhill Building L A Lane • Woodcrest N I G I R O F Harden Charles • Englander O FOR SALE or LEASE! Custom • Bushline • Vaughan ! T S O C Indiana Lamp • Therapedic Make An Offer!
80%
Southern Motion
BEDROOMS • LIVING ROOMS • DINING ROOMS SOME EXAMPLES • Twin Mattress from $57 • Full Mattress from $67 • Queen Mattress from $97 • King Mattress from $297 • Visco Memory Foam Gel Mattress from $498 • Bunk Bed Frame from $98 • Bunk Bed Complete $242 • 3-Pc Table Set $75 • Decorator Sofa $344 Loveseat $244 • Odd Loveseat only $175 • Lamps $18 • Recliner – Man-Size $165 • Hall Tree $25
• Queen Headboard $49 • 5-Drawer Chest $98 (Color Choice) • Adjustable Hospital Bed $1185 BRING TRUCKS, • Full-Lift Recliner from $575 TRAILERS, • All Size Sheet Sets $17 WAGONS • Oak Dinette Chairs $44 The Right Deal Is He • 5-Pc Dinette from $267 re! CASH or CREDIT • Curio Cabinet all wood $398 100s upon 100s • Wicker Patio Chairs $167 of UNLISTED • Nightstand $45 • Reclining Corner Sectional $1544 • Fully Assembled TV Console $244 • Designer Area Rugs $44 (Many Styles) • 4-Pc Queen Bedroom $349
BARGAINS!
FAMOUS BRANDS SOLD CHEAP! NOTHING WILL BE LEFT THAT THE BROOM WON’T SWEEP OUT!
YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO SAVE BIG ON NEW FURNITURE PURCHASES!
6805 Maynardville Hwy
Emory Road
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FURNITURE
Fountain Valley
(Halls Crossroads)
HALLS CROSSROADS
Mynatt’s Furniture
Maynardville Hwy.
I-75
Neal Drive
SATURDAY 10 - 6 SUNDAY 1 - 5 • MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 - 7
865.922.7557 First Come, First Sold!
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