The Best of
Monroe County 2012
A publication of
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Reader's Choice 2012
INTRODUCTION The votes have been cast and counted and now it is time once again to reveal the winners of the annual Reader's Choice Awards. These awards honor the best in Monroe County. Even though this special section is produced by The Advocate & Democrat, the winners are just what the name of this section says they are: the READER'S choice. Our readers, citizens of Monroe County and the customers of hundreds of local businesses, have chosen the winners by casting their vote on Facebook or by returning the ballot. The voting for this annual award section began in April and the ballots were counted after the close of the voting period. We at The Advocate & Democrat would like to thank all the businesses and voters who have participated in making the 2012 awards another great success. Congratulations to all the winners!
Sharon Livingston, Advertising Manager
Tommy Millsaps, Editor
Best Food BBQ
Biscuits
Krambonz 2nd Place: Bradley's Pit Bar-B-Q 3rd Place: River Rock Bar & Grill
Burgers
Chicken
Tellico Beach Drive-In 2nd Place: B&B Market 3rd Place: Donna's Old Town Cafe
2nd Place: River Rock Bar & Grill 3rd Place: Sweetwater Deli
2nd Place: Bert's Hometown Grill 3rd Place: Tellico Beach Drive-In
Reader's Choice 2012
Chili
Best Food Chinese
Cleanest Restaurant
Sweetwater Deli 2nd Place: Wendy's 3rd Place: A&W-Madisonville
Fast Food
Desserts
Bert's Hometown Grill 2nd Place: China East 3rd Place: La Fortune
Fish & Seafood
Tellico Beach Drive-In 2nd Place: A&W-Madisonville 3rd Place: Sweetwater Deli
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2nd Place: Long John Silver's 3rd Place: Captain D's
2nd Place: The Patio 3rd Place: Bert's Hometown Grill
2nd Place: Tellico Beach Drive-In 3rd Place: Countryside Restaurant
French Fries
Friendliest Restaurant
Sweetwater Deli
Bert's Hometown Grill
2nd Place: McDonald's 3rd Place: Bert's Hometown Grill
2nd Place: Fox's Pizza Den 3rd Place: Wendy's
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Best Food Home Cooking
Hot Dogs
Reader's Choice 2012
Mexican
Pizza
2nd Place: Bert's Hometown Grill 3rd Place: Pizza Hut
Tellico Beach Drive-In 2nd Place: Sweetwater Deli 3rd Place: Lamp Post Restaurant
2nd Place: Sweetwater Deli 3rd Place: Sonic
2nd Place: Las Fuentes 3rd Place: La Casa Vieja
Best Restaurant
Salad Bar
Sandwiches
Bert's Hometown Grill Bert's Hometown Grill 2nd Place: The Patio 3rd Place: Sweetwater Deli
2nd Place: Ingles 3rd Place: Gondolier
2nd Place: Fox's Pizza Den 3rd Place: Henry's Sub Shop
It’s the Reader’s Choice that matters!
Reader's Choice 2012
MATTHEW’S PAINTING CO. Thank You for Voting Me 1st Place Best Painter 1st Place Best Painting Business “We have been blessed to be in business for the past 5 years and I look forward to serving you for many years to come.” Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Brush - Roll - Spray New Construction • Re-Paints Licensed and Insured
Matthew Barrett • 423-519-2728
Thank you from the Lane family for voting
Lane’s Lawn Care
#1 Lawn Care Business
Call us for all your Lawn Care Needs. Call 423-519-9991 Brad Lane-Owner
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Best in Monroe County For Business Lunch
Civic Club/ Organization
Customer Service
Bert's Hometown Grill Ball Play Ruritan Club 2nd Place: TelliCafe 3rd Place: The Patio
Friendliest Business
2nd Place: The Boys & Girls Club 3rd Place: Kiwanis
Most Community Involved
Bert's Hometown Grill 2nd Place: Fox's Pizza Den 3rd Place: Atkins Body Shop
2nd Place: Mason's Furniture 3rd Place: Sweetwater Hospital Assoc.
Reader's Choice 2012
Dining Atmosphere
The Patio 2nd Place: Monroe County Hwy. Dept. 3rd Place: K-Mart
2nd Place: Tellico Kat's Deli 3rd Place: Mexi-Wing
Place to Worship
Place to Work
Sandy Lane Church
Sweetwater Hospital
2nd Place: OAA Worship Center 3rd Place: Ballplay Ebenezer
2nd Place: Tellico Plains Junior High 3rd Place: Fox's Pizza
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Reader's Choice 2012
Place to take out of town guests
Small Business
Tellico Beach Drive-In
S&L Super Discount
2nd Place: Tellico River 3rd Place: Bald River Falls
2nd Place: Tellico Beach Drive-In 3rd Place: Fancy Paws Pet Shop
Thank You Monroe County! Kristen Calhoun Photography
3rd Place Best Photographer
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Best Place to Purchase Antiques/ Collectibles
Appliances
Welcome Back Antiques
Mason's Furniture
2nd Place: Only the Best 3rd Place: Main St. Antiques
2nd Place: EZ Rentals
Auto Parts
Reader's Choice 2012
Books
Timeless Treasures 2nd Place: O'Reilly's Auto Parts 3rd Place: NAPA-Tellico
2nd Place: Heaven Bound 3rd Place: The Bookshelf
Building Supplies
Cabinets
Carpet
Clothing & Accessories
2nd Place: Valley Building Supply 3rd Place: Tates-Vonore
2nd Place: Belchers 3rd Place: Valley Building Supply
2nd Place: Country Carpet 3rd Place: Valley Building Supply
2nd Place: The Lily Pad 3rd Place: Kmart
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Reader's Choice 2012
B L O U N T M E M O R I A L H O S P I TA L
We’re honored to serve you. For 65 years, Blount Memorial Hospital has helped our community reach its highest potential for health and wellness. In celebration of the 2012 Readers’ Choice awards, Blount Memorial would like to salute all of the hospital staff, employees and volunteers who strive for excellence every day in everything they do. Their award-winning customer service, clinical expertise and patient care help Blount Memorial deliver state-of-the-art diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation services. People in our community know they can count on Blount Memorial for exceptional care, close to home. In addition to this year’s Readers’ Choice awards, the hospital has received state and national recognition for
a number of critical services, including cancer care, stroke care and heart attack treatment. What began in 1947 as a small community hospital has grown into a dynamic network of health care facilities serving people in Blount and surrounding counties. While our size has changed dramatically, our commitment to serve our neighbors remains the same. Every day, everyone at Blount Memorial gives an award-winning effort. Their dedication and accomplishments benefit us all. Thank you for recognizing our exceptional people and services in the 2012 Readers’ Choice awards. We’re proud to be part of this community and are honored to serve you.
www.blountmemorial.org
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Best Place to Purchase Electric Supplies
Eyewear
Formal Wear
Reader's Choice 2012
Furniture
Mason's Furniture 2nd Place: Yate's Trustworthy Home Store 3rd Place: 84 Lumber
2nd Place: Sullins Eye Care 3rd Place: Foster's Family Eyecare
Gifts
Guns
Timeless Treasures
Farnsworth
2nd Place: Madisonville Petals & Gifts (Formerly Hall's) 3rd Place: The Lily Pad
2nd Place: Walmart
2nd Place: Elegant Events
2nd Place: EZ Rentals 3rd Place: Rent-A-Center
Home Health
Home Mortgage Loan
2nd Place: Home Health East Tn. 3rd Place: Little Drugs
2nd Place: ORNL 3rd Place: Athens Federal
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Reader's Choice 2012
Thank You to all our loyal customers! 1st Place - Auto Sales Person: Jeff Roberts 3rd Place - Car Dealership
Come By & See Us! 3984 Hwy 411 • Madisonville (423) 442-4647
Thank You Monroe County for voting us
3rd Place – Best Home Cookin’
LAMPPOST RESTAURANT 4218 Hwy 411 · Madisonville TN 423-420-0026
Thank You For Voting Us 1st PLACE
Best Car Dealership 714 New Hwy 68 Sweetwater, TN 37874
2nd PLACE
Best Place to Purchase Used Autos
Thank You! 1st Place
Best Law Enforcement Officer “Monroe County has been an important part of my life. I have found from working in different parts of the state that I work along side the best of the best, when it comes to my fellow officers.”
Sgt. Lowell Russell
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Thank You Monroe County for Voting Us the Best Towing Business! TJ Harrill Towing Call us for all your needs. Nothing too big or too small!
Sales: 423-337-5066 Toll Free: 800-209-5790
423-442-4699 250 Lands Road • Madisonville
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Reader's Choice 2012
Thank You For Voting Us 1st Place - Best Mexican Food 3rd Place - Best Dining Atmosphere Introducing 2 New Sauces: Nuclear Sauce & Thai-Chili 706 New Highway 68 Sweetwater (423) 337-3585 4027 U S Hwy 411 Madisonville (423) 442-2544
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to all of our customers for your support in voting us
2nd Best Grocery Store in Monroe County From Great Deli Specials to Hardware, Sporting Goods & a Complete Supermarket
VISIT SLOAN’S OF VONORE Your One Stop Shopping Center
Located at the Intersection of Hwy 411 & Hwy 360
(423)884-6499
View Our Weekly Ad at: www.sloansstore.com Sloan's Hardware 4500 Hwy. 411, Madisonville • (423)420-0001 Sloan's Village Home Center 200 Mialaquo Center, Loudon (865)458-6336
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Reader's Choice 2012
Thank You! Thank You For Voting Us
1st Place - Best Fish & Seafood 3rd Place - Best Desserts Home of the all you can eat fish.
423.442.9455
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Closed Sundays
2021 Hwy 411 • Vonore TN 423.884.6673 • www.countrysiderestaurant.com
4656 Highway 411 • Madisonville, Tennessee 37354
Thank You For Voting Us 1st Place
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Best Pharmacy 2nd Place
Best Pharmacist: Kenny Archer
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207 NORTH MAIN STREET (ACROSS FROM THE GAZEBO)
DOWNTOWN SWEETWATER
423-337-5813 Tell Your Doctor You Want to
Staff and Residents Kenny Archer, D.Ph. Shannon Massingale, Pharm.D. Scott Granger, D.Ph.
Fill it at Fred’s!
ASK ABOUT OUR PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS CLUB!
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Best Place to Purchase
Kids Clothing
Oil Change
Tires
2nd Place: Walmart 3rd Place: Vonore Quick Lube
Used Autos
R&P Auto
411 Express Lube 2nd Place: Kmart 3rd Place: Consigning Women
Reader's Choice 2012
2nd Place: Walmart 3rd Place: Tellico Tire
2nd Place: Jacky Jones 3rd Place: Bivens Auto
Best Business Auction Company
Auto Repairs
Bakery
Barber Shop
Tellico Grains Bakery
Tellico Styles
2nd Place: Hunter's Cafe & Bakery 3rd Place: Crowder's Creations
2nd Place: Jeff's Barber Shop 3rd Place: Sam's Barber Shop
Atkin’s Body Shop Century 21 Howe Realty 2nd Place: Ronnie Colyer 3rd Place: Copart
2nd Place: NAPA-Tellico 3rd Place: 411 Automotive
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Reader's Choice 2012
Thank You Monroe County! McMurray Termite & Pest Control Termites • Ants • Spiders Roaches • Carpenter Bees & etc.
1st Place
Best Exterminator - Dennis Bailey
1st Place
Best Exterminating Business
Thank You for your votes!
Free Estimates & Inspections 442-2437 Owner/Operator Dennis Bailey
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1st Place Best Photographer - Kevin & Lori Fritts
Elegant Nails
Thank You for Voting Us 1st Place - Best Insurance Agency
Thank You Monroe County For Voting Us 1st Place Best Nail Salon 2nd Place Best Nail Tech - Monica Cathey
We are proud to have the opportunity to serve you for over 5 years. We Appreciate Your Business
423-442-2011 510 Main St. Madisonville
815 New Highway 68 • Sweetwater • 337-9930
Thank you to all who voted for us! We appreciate your business!
Thank You For Voting
1st Place Best Electrician Cody Phillips
S&L Super Discount Market 1st Place - Best Small Business 3rd Place - Best Grocery Store 806 Veterans Memorial Drive • Tellico Plains
423-253-3343
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm • Saturday 9am-5pm
7KDQN <RX 7R $OO :KR 9RWHG 1st Place - Best Heating & Air Professional: Jimmy Morrow 2nd Place - Best Heating & Air Professional: Denny Morrow 3rd Place - Best Heating & Air Company
W.W. Morrow & Sons, Inc. W Heating & Air 132 Industrial Park Road • Sweetwater, TN
423-337-3583
Spectrum Electric, Inc. Sweetwater, TN
• (423) 351-9100 John 3:7 KJV “Ye Must Be Born Again”
Lorie L o at Subway in Madisonville wants to say a great big
THANK YOU
to everyone y in the community for voting them
1st Place Best Sandwiches
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Best Business Beauty Salon
Reader's Choice 2012
Bookstore
Car Dealership
Consignment Store
2nd Place: The Bookshelf 3rd Place: Timeless Treasures
2nd Place: R&P Auto Sales 3rd Place: Roberts Auto Sales
2nd Place: Consigning Women 3rd Place: Only The Best
Exterminating
Financial Institution
Fitness Center
The Beauty Shop 2nd Place: Styles & Files Home Store 3rd Place: M Salon
Convenience Store
McMurray Termite & Pest Control C&R Market 2nd Place: Valley Mart-Tellico 3rd Place: Teagues
Inspired Fitness 2nd Place: Marvon
2nd Place: Citizen's National Bank 3rd Place: BB&T
2nd Place: Sweetwater Fitness 3rd Place: Get With It
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Reader's Choice 2012
We would like to thank our loyal customers for voting us....
Joan Bellamy, Dottie Spurgeon & Amanda Akens
1st - Best Chili 1st - Best French Fries 2nd - Best Home Cookin’ 2nd - Best Hot Dogs 3rd - Best Restaurant 3rd - Best Fast Food g 3rd - Best Burgers
Thank You!
Serving Monroe County for Over 26 Years IN SHOP & MOBILE SERVICE • INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOME AUTOMOTIVE • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL Auto Glass Repair & Replacement • Plexiglass/Lexan • Certified Installation Windows Repaired • Doors & Screens • Glass Furniture Tops
Thank you to our loyal customers for voting us
Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-6pm 920 North Main Street • Sweetwater 423-351-9685
1st Place - Best Glass Company 322 Ballplay Rd • Madisonville
Our sincerest thanks to all who voted for us. Miller’s Wholesale Carpet
Thank you to our faithful customers for all your support!
Family Owned & Operated Serving Monroe County for 44 Years
FREE ESTIMATES We Sell & Install:
1st Pl Place Best Beauty Salon 1st Place
Best Hair Salon
1st Place
Best Hairstylist: Lauren Hunt
423-442-1914 4214 Hwy 411 Madisonville, TN
Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Vinyl Real Wood Floor Vents
423-442-1697
433 Isbill Rd. • Madisonville
1st Place
Best Place To Purchase Carpet 1st Place Best Floor Covering Business
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Best Business Floor Coverings
Flower Shop
Funeral Home
Reader's Choice 2012
Gift Shop
Timeless Treasures
Flowers & Things 2nd Place: Hall's Salvage Home Store 3rd Place: Valley Building Supply
2nd Place: Madisonville Petals & Gifts (Formerly Hall's) 3rd Place: Sweetwater Flower Shop
2nd Place: Myer's Funeral Home 3rd Place: Kyker's Funeral Home
2nd Place: Hall's Florist 3rd Place: Picket Fence
Glass Company
Grocery Store
Hair Salon
Health Food Store
Quality Mobile
The Beauty Shop 2nd Place: Sloans-Vonore 3rd Place: S&L Super Discount
2nd Place: Styles & Files 3rd Place: The Hair Station
Garden Path 2nd Place: Sacred Circle
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Reader's Choice 2012
Thank You For Voting Us 1st Place
Best Jewelry Store
Gold & Diamonds Direct The City of Sweetwater is proud of our outstanding employees, including Chief DougWatson (3rd Place Best Firefighter) & Sergeant John Brewster (3rd Place Best Law Enforcement Officer).
City of Sweetwater 203 Monroe Street • 337-6979 Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
�C B Custom Cabinets
40 Years Experience
1st Place Best Jeweler Lynn Hayes We Pay The Most for Scrap Gold! 423-420-0770
520 Cook St., Suite G, Madisonville, TN www.goldanddiamondsjewelers.com
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
1ST PLACE
BEST MOBILE HOME BUSINESS
Monroe County Mobile Homes
Custom Designs
Solid Surface Tops Granite & Quartz
423-253-3527 238 Eleazar Road • Tellico Plains Thank You For All Your Votes!
Voted Best Place to Purchase Cabinets
Come See Our Summer Special! New 28X60 Doublewide Free Delivery & Setup
Only $39,995! 3960 Hwy 411 Madisonville, TN 423-442-9441
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Best Business
Reader's Choice 2012
Heating & Air
Home Health Care
Hospital
Bolinger
Home Health Care of East Tennessee
Sweetwater Hospital Association
Farm Bureau
2nd Place: Tim's Heat & Air 3rd Place: WW Morrow & Sons
2nd Place: Amedisys 3rd Place: Sweetwater Home Health
2nd Place: Blount Memorial 3rd Place: UT Medical Center
2nd Place: State Farm-Madisonville 3rd Place: Heuer Insurance
Jewelry Store
Lawn Care
Laundromat
Martial Arts
Gold & Diamonds
Lane's Landscaping
2nd Place: Only The Best 3rd Place: Walmart
2nd Place: Dustin's Lawncare 3rd Place: WhiteCliff Lawn
2nd Place: Tub O'Suds 3rd Place: Coin Laundry
2nd Place: Tiger Rock 3rd Place: Eagle Karate
Insurance Agency
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Reader's Choice 2012
Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare! 1st Place - Best Hospital 1st Place - Best Place to Work 1st Place - Best Nurse: Tanya McKee (Dr. Ameen's Office) 1st Place - Best OB/GYN: Dr. Creutzinger 1st Place - Best Pediatrician: Dr. Saint-Robbins 1st Place - Best Physical Therapist: Susan Atkins 1st Place - Best Surgeon: Dr. Brian Villanueva 2nd Place - Best Nurse: Brent Huskey 2nd Place - Best OB/GYN: Dr. Ameen 2nd Place - Best Surgeon: Dr. Ray Villanueva 3rd Place - Best Nurse: Erica Long 3rd Place - Best OB/GYN: Dr. Bernstein 3rd Place - Best Pediatrician: Dr. Ameer 3rd Place - Best Surgeon: Dr. Chris Bowman 3rd Place - Best Home Health Care: Sweetwater Home Health Care e 3rd Place - Most Community Involved Business 3rd Place - Best Doctor: Dr. Chris Shamblin 3rd Place - Best General Physician: Dr. Chris Shamblin
304 Wright Street. Sweetwater, Tenneessee
Thanks to all my valued customers! Voted 2nd Place - Best Heating & Air Company
Timâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating & Air Conditioning Service, Installation & Repairs
(423) 442-4113 720 Honeysuckle Street Madisonville, TN www.Timshvac.com
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Best Business Mobile Homes
Monroe County Mobile Homes 2nd Place: Woods Mobile Homes 3rd Place: Burnette Mobile Homes
Nail Salon
Nursing Home
Elegant Nails 2nd Place: Styles & Files 3rd Place: Star Nails
Pawn Shop
Pet Grooming
US Money Shop
Fancy Paws
2nd Place: Sweetwater Pawn Shop 3rd Place: CrossRoads Pawn Shop
2nd Place: Hot Dogs & Cool Cats 3rd Place: Celina's Canine Center
Reader's Choice 2012
Painting
Matthew's Painting 2nd Place: Wood Village 3rd Place: East TN Healthcare
2nd Place: Valley Building Supply 3rd Place: Teresa Gourley
Pharmacy
Physicians Office
2nd Place: Tellico Drug 3rd Place: CVS
2nd Place: Chota 3rd Place: Sweetwater Family Medicine
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Reader's Choice 2012
Thank You for voting us 2nd Place - Best Funeral Home
MYERS FUNERAL HOME 315 Scott Street • Tellico Plains
(423) 253-2211
TELLICO TIRE Thank You For Voting Us 3rd Place Best Place to Purchase Tires Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-12pm Tom & Rena’ Dockery
(423) 253-3700 183 Bank Street • Tellico Plains, TN
2nd Place - Best Martial Arts School Thank you for supporting Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Sweetwater. We provide quality training for fitness and protection of this great community!
704 Main Street, Sweetwater
423-295-4791
1ST PLACE
Best Place to Purchase Guns & Ammo B
Hand Gun $ Carrying Class CALL FOR DETAILS
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423-884-6462 • 504 Church Street • Vonore, Tennessee
Thank you for voting us 1st Place - Best Place to Purchase Used Autoss 2nd Place - Best Car Dealership 2nd Place - Best Auto Salesperson Roger Miller er
R&P AUTO SALES
Stop by & check out our selection of used cars today! 8580 New Hwy 68 • Tellico Plains Business: 423-253-2471 Cell: 423-261-5209 Uhaul Rentals: 423-253-2047
The Heuer Insurance Agency Thank you for voting for us! 3rd Place - Best Insurance Agency 423-337-5092 112 North Street, Sweetwater
Thank You for Making Us #1! would like to say Thanks! for being voted Best Health Food Store in Monroe County. 495 Warren St., Madisonville 423-420-0074
1st Place - Best BBQ
Pulled Pork, Loaded Potatoes, Baby Back Ribs, Beef Brisket, Smoked Chicken, Smoked Chicken Salad
OPEN 7 Days A Week
Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm Friday & Saturday 11am-9pm • Sunday 11am-3pm
9188 New Highway 68 • Tellico Plains
423-253-2019
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Best Business Plumbing
2nd Place: Valley Building Supply 3rd Place: Vernon Murr
Reader's Choice 2012
Real Estate
Residential Cleaning
Tanning Salon
Century 21Howe Realty
Clean As a Whistle
Sample the Sun
2nd Place: Jenkins Realty 3rd Place: Hendershot
2nd Place: Maid to D 3rd Place: Inside Out Cleaning Service
2nd Place: Ocean Breeze 3rd Place: Kuttin Place
Travel Agency
Video Rentals
Tax Service
Towing
Liberty
T.J. Harrill
2nd Place: Skyway Tax 3rd Place: H&R Block-Tellico
2nd Place: Atkins Body Shop 3rd Place: MD Auto
2nd Place: Madisonville Video 3rd Place: Redbox
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Reader's Choice 2012
Thank You! 1st Place
Best Flower Shop
1st Place
Best Florist: Anita Ledford
Flowers and Things
THANK YOU To Our Loyal Customers
1st Place - Best Barber Shop 1st Place - Best Barber: Kenny Taylor 1st Place - Best Nail Tech: Amber Graves
423-253-7903
103 Barn Street â&#x20AC;˘ Tellico Plains
423-253-7361
Free Quotes!
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
313 Belltown Road Tellico Plains
Philippians 4:13 King James Version (KJV)
We clean what others wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do... you name it, we clean it. No job too big, too small or too messy!
Thanks For All Your Votes! 1st Place Best Residential Cleaning
Tammy Shaw 423.519.0427
1st Place - Best Bank Teller - Diane Ferguson Best Loan Officer - Dora Debity 2nd Place - Best Bank Teller - Donna Martin www.PeoplesBank-TN.com
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Best People 911 Dispatcher
Auctioneer
Bill Howe 2nd Place: Jayson Johnson 3rd Place: Cynthia Presley
2nd Place: James Lee 3rd Place: Dave Murrell
Barber
Building Contractor
Kenny Taylor Tellico Styles 2nd Place: Jeff Millsaps, Jeff's Barber 3rd Place: Jason White, Jeff's Barber
2nd Place: Tim Salley, Salley Const. 3rd Place: Jeff Giles, Rousch Const.
Reader's Choice 2012
Auto Salesperson
Bank Teller
Jeff Roberts Roberts Auto Sales
Diane Ferguson Peoples Bank
2nd Place: Roger Miller, R&P 3rd Place: Click Boone
2nd Place: Donna Martin, Peoples 3rd Place: Allison Bivens, Vol. Fed.
Cake Decorator
Chiropractor
Cori Hamilton
Jim Devoe
2nd Place: Joni Crowder 3rd Place: Shannon Valentine
2nd Place: Dr. Gary Fields 3rd Place: Rob Gruenenfelder
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Reader's Choice 2012
T hankYou!
Best Real Estate Agency Best Auction Company Best Auctioneer - Bill Howe
...for your vote of confidence & support!
Howe Realty & Auction
35 years of experience... here to help you!
675 Hwy. 68, Sweetwater, TN William E. “Bill” Howe 337-9355 – 1-800-337-9356 Broker/Auctioner www.c21howe.com 423-519-9355 c21howe@aol.com www.c21howe.com
each office independently owned and operated
TAL#4476 FIRM#1303
Thank You for voting for us!
MAR-VON Termite & Pest Control Co. • Residential • Commercial • Industrial
Call 337-9308
Dr. Richard Buchanan Voted Best Veterinarian Thank You for your continued support for
MONROE COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL 116 Sands Rd., Sweetwater, TN 423-337-7432 We are so blessed to have such wonderful customers! T Thank you for all your support!
1st Place - Best Bookstore 2nd Place - Best Books
Heaven Bound H Bible Bookstore & Gifts 423-420-0750
817 Englewood Rd • Madisonville
Thank You Monroe County For Voting
OF THE MONROE AREA 2nd Place - Best Civic Organization Th B The Boys andd G Girls l C Club of the Monroe Area would like to thank all of their supporters for helping them strengthen Monroe County by “Enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”
“Stick With The Best”
Welcome Back Antiques
Thank You For Voting Us
1st Place - Best Place to Purchase Antiques/Collectibles Store Hours: Tue. & Wed. 11am-4pm • Thurs. - Sat. 11am-5pm • Closed Sun. & Mon.
104 B Main Street, Madisonville
423-442-7911
or
423-404-8202
Thank You For All Your Votes! s! 2nd Place - Best Chinese Food
1st Place Best Convenience Store 1st Place Best Convenience Store Clerk: Roger Harris 216 Ballplay Road • Madisonville, TN • 423-442-3529
China East
793 New Highway 68 • Sweetwater (423) 337-2800
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Best People Coach
Gary Tucker Tellico Plains High
Convenience Store Clerk
Roger Harris C&R Market
Dance Instructor
Shanie Marshall Inspired Fitness
Reader's Choice 2012
Dental Hygenist
Katrina Cox Dr. Dash
2nd Place: Bobbie Atkins, Rural Vale 3rd Place: Joey Debity, TPJHS
2nd Place: Martha Hamilton, Teagues 3rd Place: Jackie Bivens, Cherohala Market
2nd Place: Heather Kirkland, Salt and Light Dance Studios 3rd Place: Gabbie McConkey, Get With It
2nd Place: Rhonda Collins, Dr. Yeeshinsky 3rd Place: Melissa Turpin, Dr. Crippen
Dentist
Doctor
Electrician
EMS Worker
Dr. Chance
Tracey Beverly CHOTA
Cody Phillips Spectrum
2nd Place: Dr. Devine 3rd Place: Dr. Dash
2nd Place: Dr. Harvey 3rd Place: Dr. Shamblin
2nd Place: Phillip Sanders 3rd Place: Jack Kyle
2nd Place: Brent Warren 3rd Place: Mike Blankenship
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Reader's Choice 2012
Inspired Fitness
Thank You Monroe County!
1st Place - Best Fitness Center 1st Place - Best Dance Instructor: Shanie Marshall 1st Place - Best Fitness Instructor: Andi Guthrie 2nd Place - Best Fitness Instructor: Shanie Marshall
1st Place
Full Service Fitness Facility & Group Fitness Classes
Best Insurance Agent: Pat Pennington
2nd Place
Best Insurance Agent: Caroline Pennington
3rd Place
Best Insurance Agent: Miriah Cline
2nd Place
Shanie Marshall
423-442-5488
Andi Guthrie
BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTH IT
422 N. Main Street Madisonville, TN
www.inspired-fitness.com
Skyway
Tax Service
Best Insurance Agency
24 Hour Good Neighbor Service® State Farm® Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
153 Warren Street, P.O. Box Madisonville, TN 37354
423-442-3200
Thank You...
ffor lettingg us serve your family
Biereley-Hale Funeral Home
Thank you to my loyal customers for your support! 2nd Place - Best Tax Service 2nd Place - Best Tax Preparer: Karen Graves
Come see us at our new location!
“For All Your Tax Needs” Promt and Professional 161 Bank Street • Tellico Plains PO Box 245 (Mailing) 423-253-6050 423-253-2969 (Fax) skywaytax@tds.net
Best Funeral Home and Barry Self as Best Funeral Director 4650 Hwy 411 • Madisonville, TN 423-442-4404
111 Depot Street • Tellico Plains, TN 423-253-2173
www.biereleyhale.com
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Best People
Exterminator
Fireman
Dennis Bailey McMurray Termite & Pest Control 2nd Place: Kirt Presley, Marvon Pest Control
Fitness Instructor
Andie Guthrie Inspired Fitness 2nd Place: Michael Brannon, Coker Creek 3rd Place: Doug Watson, Sweetwater
Funeral Director
General Physician
Barry Self Biereley-Hale
Tracey Beverly CHOTA
2nd Place: Jeff Robinson, Biereley-Hale 3rd Place: Doug Hale, Biereley-Hale
2nd Place: William Harvey 3rd Place: Chris Shamblin
Reader's Choice 2012
Florist
Anita Ledford Flowers & Things
2nd Place: Shanie Marshall, Inspired Fitness 3rd Place: Gabbie McConkey, Get With It
2nd Place: Brian Hall, Hall's Florist 3rd Place: Jack Wilson, Sweetwater Flower Shop
Hairstylist
Heating & Air
Lauren Hunt The Beauty Shop
Jimmy Morrow WW Morrow & Sons
2nd Place: Mindy Holman, Styles & Files 3rd Place: Megan Matthews, M Salon
2nd Place: Denny Morrow, WW Morrow & Sons 3rd Place: Mike Johnson, Custom Heat
Reader's Choice 2012
Insurance Agent
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Best People Jeweler
Law Enforcement Officer
Loan Officer
Lowell Russell Tenn. Highway Patrol
Pat Pennington
Lynn Hayes Gold & Diamonds
2nd Place: Caroline Pennington 3rd Place: Miriah Cline
2nd Place: Tom Morreale, Only the Best
Martial Arts Instructor
Massage Therapist
Emily Mays Smiley Chiropractic 2nd Place: Lauren Kirkland 3rd Place: Stacy Chambers
2nd Place: Karen Moneymaker, Dreamworks 3rd Place: April Shaffer
Dora Debity Peoples Bank 2nd Place: Jim Wall, Monroe County 3rd Place: John Brewster, Sweetwater
2nd Place: Ruby McLemore, Volunteer Federal 3rd Place: Sonya Harris, Volunteer Federal
Nail Tech
Nurse
Amber Graves Tellico Styles
Tanya McKee
2nd Place: Monica Cathey, Elegant Nails 3rd Place: Misti Ivens, Kuttin Loose
2nd Place: Brent Huskey 3rd Place: Erica Jones Long
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Best People OB/GYN
David Greutzinger 2nd Place: John Ameen 3rd Place: Glen Burnstein
Optometrist
Tara Mullins Walmart 2nd Place: Trey Sullins, Sullins Eyecare 3rd Place: Tom Foster, Foster Family Eyecare
Reader's Choice 2012
Painter
Pediatrician
Matthew Barrett Matthew's Painting
Wendy St. Robbins Sweetwater Hospital
2nd Place: Poke Byers 3rd Place: Joe Helms
2nd Place: Dr. Bean 3rd Place: Syed Ameer
Plumber
Eddie Stalcup
Pharmacist
Photographer
Physical Therapist
Jason Miller Tellico Drugs
Kevin & Lori Fritts Fritts Photography
Susan Atkins Sweetwater Hospital
2nd Place: Kenny Archer, Archer's 3rd Place: Tommy Garren, CVS-Tellico
2nd Place: Tony Cansler, TLC Photography 3rd Place: Kristen Calhoun
2nd Place: Elisha Teague, East TN Health Care 3rd Place: Shannon Scoggins
2nd Place: Jack Kyle 3rd Place: Bob Duncan
Reader's Choice 2012
Principal
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Best People Real Estate Agent
Rescue Squad Worker
Surgeon
Charles "Chuck" Dixon
Brian Villanueva
2nd Place: Dave Gatchel, Norman Lee 3rd Place: Melissa Anderson
2nd Place: James Mitchell 3rd Place: Ricky Best
2nd Place: Dr. Ray 3rd Place: Chris Bowman
Teacher
Veterinarian
Waiter
Dewayne Martin Tellico Plains High
Richard Buchanan
2nd Place: Jim Gilbert, Tellico Plains High School 3rd Place: Karen Thomas, TPJHS
2nd Place: Johnny Gobble 3rd Place: Christina Stroud
Russell Harris Employed at: Tellico Plains High School 2nd Place: Stanley Shadden, Rural Vale 3rd Place: Gus Davis, Madisonville Middle
Tax Preparer
2nd Place: Karen Graves 3rd Place: Melissa Wiseman
Bill Howe Century 21
2nd Place: Genieca Bradley, Donna's Old Time Cafe 3rd Place: Angie Day
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Reader's Choice 2012
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2012 Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Awards! The Staff of The Advocate & Democrat
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Reader's Choice 2012
We would like to start by saying a big THANK YOU to all of our customer's who have embraced our store, spread the word, brought or sent in friends and family and just simply chose to support a local family owned business instead of a huge internet corporation!!! We feel very lucky to have won The Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice. So Again THANK YOU!
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Thank You For Your Votes Monroe County! 1st Place - Best Pharmacist: Jason Miller 2nd Place - Best Pharmacy
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