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Bill Lee Wins Republican Nomination For Governor Bill Lee stepped onto the stage, “I love ya’ll, the first words from the winner of the Republican Primary for Governor. “Wow, I love ya’ll, thank you;” said Lee, who at times appeared overwhelmed and speechless. Fifteen months earlier, Bill and wife, Maria boarded a 13 year old motorhome to visit 95 counties in 95 days. The Lee campaign was considered a long shot against a heavy field of qualified and popular opponents.

On August 2, 2018, in a room packed with family and friends, the results appeared on the state television screen.

A victory speech equaled in humility as every town hall audience experience throughout the grassroots campaign. He is a man of common sense, prayerful consideration, and service.

The true heart of a servant is the only befitting description for businessman, Bill Lee complimented by the unmatched heart for others expressed in his wife, Maria.

In the last two days of this campaign, that motorhome, now 14 years old, was feeling the

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weight of all the miles, but despite the failed air conditioning and hectic schedule, the Lee’s rallied home to Franklin to await election results. It was a non-stop journey, but none along the path saw the exhaustion, stress or felt hurried in conversation.

It was the opposite as they met each Tennessean with genuine sincerity, they listened, they hugged and they shared the vision for Tennessee.

Psalm 71:14; As for me, I will always have hope”, displayed on that RV, the foundation for Bill and Maria Lee, a hope for making the State of Ten-

nessee greatest in America. The results are in...

Tennesseans have spoken, placing their hope in Bill Lee for Governor.

Psalm 71:14; As for me, I will always have hope”

THE BINGHAM GROUP WINS THREE NATIONAL AWARDS!

The Bingham Group, a Knoxville based, full-service marketing and communications firm, is proud to announce their success in the 39th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards annually showcase the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. The highest award granted is a Silver Telly, followed by a Bronze Telly in the respective categories. This year, The Bingham Group has been awarded three top honors.

​Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security Domestic Violence​​Awareness Commercial Television Commercial​- ​Silver Telly Matlock Tire Family of Service 65th Anniversary Television Commercial​- ​Silver Telly Smoky Mountain Strong, 2016 Wildfires Documentary - Silver Telly

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Contents features

Trip: Burnsville 26 Day And Mount Mitchell, the Highest Peak East of the Mississippi

DR. ISBELL BLOUNT MEMORIAL LEGEND

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Alex Dumas Wartime Painting Series Featured At Farragut Folklife Museum

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Atlanta’s Cyclorama Moving History

Bonnets, Beards & Buggies The Mennonite Life

BILL LEE WINS REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR

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Flying High Above the the Sequoyah Sequoyah with with the Monroe Life the Monroe Life Balloon Balloon Fiesta Fiesta

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST & 2ND

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departments 8 From The Publisher 25 Farragut West Knox Chamber 32 Braden’s Lifestyles

Ideas, Inspirations & Projects

50 East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships

Farragut Outdoor Classroom Understanding The Natural World

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54 Meadowview Cultivating Nature’s Beauty

The Burgers Location Opened in Lenoir City

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58 Looking Back The Village of Concord

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WOOLLY WORM 41ST Annual Festival If you’re looking for a family-friendly festival that’s maybe not warm but certainly offers lots of fuzzy, look no further than the Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk! The festival originated from regional folklore about woolly worms – those fuzzy little caterpillars – being used to forecast the weather and a need to help drive local tourism to the area.

The concept? An annual festival where they would pit woolly worm against woolly worm in a race to see which one could be trusted the most to predict the weather.

The first year was very cold, so the worms didn’t go very fast, and there were only three or four vendors. The event has since

grown over 40+ years to now having 160 vendors and hundreds of people who come out each year. The event costs $6 for adults, $4 for children (ages 6-12) and children 5 and under are free. All proceeds go back to the community.

For more information, visit www.woollyworm.com.

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From thePublisher

utumn is arriving, the leaves are changing colors and cooler temps welcome the most beautiful season in East Tennessee. The kids are back in school, football friday nights and Go Big Orange Saturdays are upon us. There are so many fun events and festivals to enjoy in and around the area.

It’s very exciting to have the 6th Annual Monroe Life Magazine Balloon Fiesta, a hot air balloon festival fundraiser for CASA Monroe, hosted at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore. The grounds of the museum will play the perfect host for the 20+ Hot Air Balloons, with the reflection from the surrounding water creating a spectacular display of the balloon glow illuminating the sky each night. I am so humbled by the many Farragut businesses & restaurants supporting the event. Read more about the Balloon Fiesta in this edition of Farragut Life.

Also, in this edition of Farragut Life explore a wonderful day trip to Burnsville, NC and learn about a unique piece of history at the Cyclorama in Atlanta, GA. You will also enjoy reading about our local hidden historical gem, The Village of Concord shared by Frank Galbraith and daughter, Cody. Then adventure “behind the scenes” in the Mennonite communities of Etowah and Tellico as Lon Shoopman shares their story in “Bonnetts, Beards & Buggies”. The best anytime trip is right here at home. Alex Dumas, a local painter, shares about his art, inspirations and the wartime series started years ago currently on display at the Farragut Folklife Museum.

I love the rich colors of Autumn, Braden’s Designer, Carrie Grey shares on bringing fall colors inside through inspirational ideas for seasonal table decor. Join us on Facebook@farragutlife to see more decorating ideas throughout the year.

We were also blessed throughout the campaign season to sit down with Bill Lee who spend many days throughout the primary campaign in Farragut, meeting and talking with residents. Tennessee went to the polls on August 2nd naming Bill Lee the GOP nominee for Governor, we share his victory with you in this issue.

This time of the year seems to bring reflection and appreciation as holidays approach, I am personally grateful for all our advertisers, readers and subscribers who continue to make this publication possible.

Thank you, Enjoy and hope to see you at the 6th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta!

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SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, VONORE The 6th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta will return to East Tennessee at The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tennessee. Enjoy balloon rides, live music, food, games, an inflatable Kid’s Zone and much more all while supporting CASA Monroe. The two-day Balloon Fiesta begins on Saturday, September 1st from 2pm – 10pm, and runs through Sunday, September 2nd, from 2pm – 10pm. The finale each night will be a Balloon Glow set to music with over 22+ colorful hot air balloons beginning at dusk. “We are delighted to be bringing back a fall family favorite to East Tennessee,” says Lisa Bingham, publisher of Monroe Life Magazine and owner of The Bingham Group, a long-time supporter of CASA Monroe. “We have 22+ of the most talented balloon pilots in the country excited to entertain the community. We invite everyone to come out and join in the celebration!”

BUY TICKETS EARLY OR AT THE GATE

We will have separate gates for attendees that already have tickets.

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BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIR OR BLANKET , HAVE DINNER AND STAY FOR THE BALLOON GLOW AT DUSK Photos by Ben Gibson

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ADULTS: $10 CHILDREN UNDER 4: FREE

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MEET OUT PILOTS

We are proud to present this year’s balloon pilots! These balloonists from the great states of Tennessee, Iowa, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia will be bringing over 150+ years of combined experience and a diverse collection of vibrant balloons with them to the festival. Our pilots have flown as far as Australia and Costa Rica in search of the most beautiful landscapes many people only dream about. They come from diverse backgrounds, have been in numerous competitions and races and have perfomed aerial stunts. Do not miss some of the greatest pilots in the world. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of some of the most elaborate balloons known to man.

Steve Davis 2018 Balloon Meister

MEREDITH BENNETT Meredith is from Columbus, OH and has been involved in the ballooning community for over 15 years, with piloting her balloons for over 12 years. She has been travelling to rallies throughout Ohio, North Carolina, Indiana, New Mexico, and Michigan and is excited to add Tennessee to her list. This is her second time flying in the Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta and is very excited to be invited to attend and fly her new balloon Moonshine for you all this year.

DAVID LITTON Living in Statesville NC, our family has always had a natural curiosity for hot air balloons. Seeing a hot air balloon in the Statesville skies was a huge thrill for my family! We have been crewing during the Carolina Balloon festival for seven years and I always had the desire to learn more.

At the 2016 Carolina Balloon Festival, I decided to make my dream of being a hot air balloon pilot a reality. I started taking lessons and became a private pilot in August 2017. My goal is to become a commercial pilot as soon as possible and continue sharing my love for ballooning with others.

My favorite thing about ballooning is that it is something that my family does together.

My crew consists of my wife Candice and our 3 children Abigail (15), Jenna (12) and Owen(8).

Steve is a new resident of Blount County with his wife Amy and their two boys, Beaux and Spruce. Amy Davis is Roy Smith’s daughter.

Steve has been a licensed pilot since 1985 and has logged more than 2000 hours in 35 states and five countries. Some of his favorite locations to fly include the mountains of Montana and Costa Rica. In the late 1990s, Steve also began using a balloon as a platform from which to skydive. This led to the involvement of performing aerial stunts involving a balance beam between two balloons, rope ladders and tea parties on top of balloons.

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KEN DRAUGHN Ken Draughn was born and raised in Burlington, NC. He is a commercial pilot and has been flying for 29 years.

BRIAN HOYLE Brian Hoyle is from Raleigh, NC, and has been involved with flight since the 1980’s, though only recently became a pilot in 2005.

Brian runs Hot Air Marketing, a marketing consulting firm specializing developing promotions, experiential marketing, public relations and social media marketing strategies with partners at the agency and brand levels. His balloon “Papa Red” is one of the nation’s few wheelchair accessible balloons. The Hoyles dedicate much of their balloon work with Papa Red and a portion of proceeds from tethered rides to Project Uplift USA, an all-volunteer group founded by Brian, committed to promoting Americanism and volunteerism through its annual Freedom Balloon Fest held Memorial Day weekend honoring Gold Star family members. Throughout the year, the organization works to provide hot air balloon experiences for military families and children living with mobility challenges and they offer free, K-12 STEM-based educational enrichment programs using hot air balloons as a teaching tool.

him busy at home. Dan was also ordained as a Minister in 2001 so as to allow him to conduct balloon weddings and cremation scattering ceremonies.

WAYNE FORTNEY JOSEPH HURDT Joseph owns Excite Tech Inc, a technology and consulting firm in Shelby, NC. He enjoys working in a field where ideas and solutions are ever-changing. As unique and exciting as his daily tasks may be, nothing compares to ballooning. Joseph’s enthusiasm for the sport began after receiving a surprise birthday flight, and he has been flying or dreaming of flying since. For Joseph, ballooning is about bringing families together; his own, as well as a growing community of pilots and crew. His greatest reward, however, is seeing the sense of wonder and amazement in the eyes of the children and families he’s met while piloting SunCatcher.

DANIEL SASSER Daniel has been involved in ballooning since he was six years old. He attended a balloon rally with his family and has been hooked ever since. Currently living in Charlotte, NC, Daniel has had the opportunity to fly all across the southeast, and has even flown in ‘the big one,’ Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico.

Daniel enjoys sharing his passion with friends, family, and all the cool people you meet along the way. He is thrilled to be returning to beautiful East Tennessee to participate in this event, which is one of his favorites, and fly along so many friends for such a worthy cause.

DANNY CAMPBELL Dan Campbell has been flying hot air balloons since 1973 (44 years) and is the Chief Pilot and Z-Balloon Adventures owner/ operator. An avid Hot-Air Balloon Pilot, Dan averages between 120 to 190 flights a year.

Dan is also a Special Shape Pilot and he owns several unique balloons. Dan holds numerous Hot-Air Balloon records and awards. In 1998 he ranked 1st in the nation in the Balloon Federation of America’s Long Jump Competition. In addition, Dan holds the distinction of being Iowa’s furthest flying pilot. In 1998 Dan also became the first pilot in Iowa in over 24 years to fly in the dark.

Dan has a LifeTime membership in the BFA (Balloon Federation of America), since 1989. Dan is also a BFA Level VII Prominent Aeronaut and a FAA Safety Wings Program Level 12 Pilot. In the last few years, Dan has flown in China, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico as well as all over the US. Campbell flies 1-2 Balloon Races a year as the balloon ride business keeps

JOHN PAISLEY During a camping trip in 1985, John, his wife, Joyce, and their 4 children attended a hot air balloon rally in Love Valley, North Carolina. That event was the beginning of a great family adventure. Flying throughout the country since the 1980’s, John has a commercial Lighter Than Air pilot’s certificate. John enjoys flying in balloon competitions, tethering campers at Victory Junction, sharing the joy of ballooning with ride passengers and meeting new friends at festivals. He is looking forward to attending the Monroe Life Balloon Festival this year.

To book a balloon ride with John, contact him at paisley.joyce@gmail.com or call (336) 227-0218.

Wayne Fortney lives in Kingsport and has been flying his balloon named Rosie since 1996. His entire family enjoys the sport, and he even met his wife on a balloon ride in Bristol, Virginia. Wayne has attended rallies all over the US and Canada and will attend The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October for the 12th time. Wayne’s Team Mantra: “We launch with passengers…We land with friends.”

BILL SCARBERRY, JR. ‘Bluner Bill’, Bill Scarberry Jr. is from LeSage, WV and has been flying for 31 years, clocking over 1000 hours. He has several accreditations including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified and Commercially Rated Hot Air Balloon Pilot. In April 2000, he was commercially licensed by the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DCA) in Kenya, Africa to fly passenger balloons up to 310,000 cubic feet and to train in the 400,000 cubic feet balloon (the world’s largest passenger carrying balloon at that time). Bill was a member of the Balloon Federation of America from 1988, was a member and Piedmont Director of the Carolinas Balloonist Association, and a member of the Iredell Aeronaut Society until they ceased to be. He is currently an AAAA Member. ‘Bluner Bill’ has done business since 1991 as “Sky High Balloon Promotions” from in and around the LeSage and Huntington, West Virginia area, then Abingdon, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities Area of Tennessee and surrounding areas, then in Concord, North Carolina. Bill and his wife, Kathy now reside in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Now semi-retired as a full time balloon pilot, he flies only for fun, sport and his and Kathy’s favorite charities.

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To book a flight with Buddy call (336) 317-3598.

DALE PATTYN Dale started crewing for a local balloon pilot in 2005 upon moving to Albuquerque, NM while still Active Duty Air Force and fell in love with this different way to fly. He bought his first Balloon in 2009, received an LTA rating in 2010, and his Commercial LTA rating in 2014. He has accumulated 250 hours in balloons and has been a regular instructor at Balloon Ground Schools and Safety Seminars in Albuquerque before relocating to Georgia in 2017 to be the Chief Pilot Instructor at the new Lockheed Martin Hercules Training Center located in Marietta, GA. He is a retired Air Force Command Pilot with over 5,000 flight hours having flown T-37, T-38 and various C-130 aircraft. Along with his Commercial LTA Balloon privileges, he holds an ATP, B-737, & L-382 type ratings.

JAYME NELSON DEREK BROWNING Derek has been involved with ballooning for almost 40 years. He has been a pilot since 1995 and has participated in numerous ballooning events including the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Derek and his wife are both retired from law enforcement and have 3 children.

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BUDDY CARTER Buddy became a private pilot in 1986 and a commercial pilot in 1989. He has over 660 hrs of flight time. He and his wife live in North Carolina(NC), USA. We got into ballooning to share our sport with those that may never have the opportunity to get close to a balloon otherwise. We visit schools and allow the children to come up and ask questions, touch the balloon and at times do tethers for them. We also take our balloon to Paul Newman’s Victory Junction Camp in Randleman, NC and share our balloon with the handicap children that visit the camp over 6 weeks in the summer each year. Normally we carry 3 of our grandchildren with us when ballooning, the oldest wants to become a pilot and we’re starting to work on getting her certified.

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First balloon flight was while stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany. While photographing the balloons, a German pilot asked if I wanted to go up with him. Moments into the flight I thought to myself, I want to become a balloonist.

Several years later, the desire to fly was still strong. Realizing, “life is short,” I became a balloonist that has traveled the U.S. with my wife Teri, attending over 50 ballooning events from coast to coast and Mexico.

BONNIE CLEVINGER Bonnie has been ballooning since 1994.

This has allowed me to fly east coast and west coast. Great group of people to know.

Jayme is from Anderson, SC and has been in the ballooning world since she was born. Her father, Jim Hendershot, has been a pilot for over thirty years and taught her how to fly.

She enjoys traveling to balloon events around the southeast with her parents, husband, and daughter. Her balloon, Palmetto Paws, represents her love for Clemson and her home state of South Carolina.

MARSHA TREACY “I knew this is what I wanted to do the first time I saw a balloon flying in my hometown, a small town in Michigan in the early 80s,” she recalled. “I stopped dead in my tracks and I knew I had to do that.” Within six months of her first flight, she bought her own balloon. Now, more than three decades later, she has managed and operated a fleet of hot-air balloons for well know corporations across the country. There are only a handful of hot air balloon companies across the country with the same experience Treacy has amassed. For Marsha, a magical attraction to balloons has been at the heart of a career in aerial advertising spanning 34 years. When she talks about the “child-like wonder” that hot-air balloons inspire in people of all ages, she’s discussing the personal as well as the universal experience.

That experience with the “gentle giants,” as she calls them, makes hot-air balloons great canvasses for advertising. Whether she’s flying above thousands of people gathered for a major sporting event or taking a family on a charter ride, she’s never lost sight of her good fortune of making a career out of doing something she loves.

MIKE & KRISTINE TEIS Mike has been involved in ballooning since he was 15 years old when he began volunteering to crew for Bill Smith and his Balloon “Prime Time” in Canton, OH and has been hooked ever since. Mike bought “The Endeavor” and started training for his pilot certificate in 2016. He became a private pilot in June 2018. For Mike, giving others the thrill of flying in a balloon is a great pleasure. Often, it is their first flight, and one they will always remember. Mike receives continual love and support from his wife, Kristine and daughters, Lesley, Sarah and Abby as he continues to follow his dream. This is his first time flying in the Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta and is very excited to be a part of this worthy cause.

PHILLIP MACNUTT Originally from Hammond, Louisiana, Phillip now lives in Salisbury, North Carolina with his wife Renee. In 1986 he received his private pilot’s license for hot air balloons, and then advanced to a commercial rating 3 years later. In 2001, he received his gas balloon rating. With over 1,000 hours to date in balloons, Phillip has flown in 17 states within the US, and also has flown in France, Germany, England, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Mexico, and Austria. In 1994, he built his first balloon system, and then went on to design and construct several more systems including a gas balloon that he flew several times in the America’s Challenge gas balloon race, as well as a replica of Ed Yost’s famous “Silver Fox” transatlantic gas

balloon. Phillip, along with co-pilot Richard Abruzzo flew the 2005 Gordon Bennett gas race, launching from Brussels Belgium and landing 3 days later in eastern Finland near the Russian border, a total of nearly 2,000 kilometers in distance. Phillip has also been quite involved in high altitude balloon work with 3 flights above 20,000 feet, including a flight to 32,000 feet. He has spoken on the subject as a featured speaker at a BFA safety seminar in Houston, Texas. In October 2002, BFA President Phil Bryant presented the BFA Director’s award to Phillip for his contributions and spirit in ballooning. In 2012, Phillip achieved the highest available level (Distinguished) in the BFA’s Pilot Achievement award program.

ROGER CLARK

Roger Clark is a passionate pilot with over 3,900 hours in balloons, and certified 15 pilots. He has flown in most of the largest festivals, many states and about every type of balloon. He has been a flight instructor, ground instructor, safety seminar instructor, balloon manufacturer worker (HEAD) and is currently a FAAST Team member for the Southern Region. He flew for the following major sponsors among others: Ziploc, Re/ Max, Longhorn Steakhouse, Coors Light, Crafted with Pride/Made in USA, WSPA-TV7, WESC-92.5 FM, Freedom Weekend Aloft and numerous individual banner events and sponsors. He was the staff meteorologist for the BFA Nationals in 2006 & 2008 and the weather officer for Camden Balloon Rally (1991), Balloons Over Anderson (2010-2016), Freedom Weekend Aloft (2011-2014) and the Carolina Balloonfest in Statesville (2011-2017). He has also taught at the CBA Safety Seminar in 2011 and 2014, Safety Seminar at Sea in 2012-2014 and 2018 and BFA Approved Southeast Regional Ground School/Safety Seminar in 2012 and 2013.

While his flying has been predominately in the Southeast, he has been around the BFA Nationals and the World’s and is familiar with the needs of the ballooning community at large.

To book a balloon ride with Roger contact him at roger.clark@live.com.

MARC KLINGER Marc Klinger and his wife Ursula currently reside in Troutman, NC. Marc has worked for Piedmont Plastics, Inc. for the past 25 years and is currently the company’s Chief Information Officer. They maintain a small farm in Troutman, North Carolina with some friendly donkeys, chickens and other wildlife. Both Marc and Ursula are both rated balloon pilots and have been involved in ballooning for over 27 years, clocking 750 hours. Marc is involved with the Carolinas Balloon Association, a regional balloon organization, as well the Aero Club of America, currently the only active Gas Ballooning organization in the US. Marc also flies competitively being recognized as the most improved rookie in 2016, finishing 13th nationally.

To book a balloon ride with Marc contact him at mklinger@bellsouth.net

JUDGE DWAINE B. THOMAS

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he Honorable Judge Dwaine B. Thomas of the Monroe County Juvenile Court takes every opportunity available to share how meaningful, valuable and needed CASA-Monroe is to the county, specifically the children. "It is truly the thing that changes children's lives, lives of families and the county", said Judge Thomas, "I encourage involvement with CASA-Monroe, it is instrumental in the function of our court, influencing and changing the county and community."

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Saturday, October 13th & Sunday, October 14th It’s a big year for the Autumn Gold Festival as it celebrates 50 years of fun at Coker Creek. The Coker Creek Ruritan Club is excited to host the two day event bringing crafters, artists, food vendors, entertainers and a reunion of past festival queens and princesses to the grounds of the Coker Creek Elementary School. The festival opens at 10 am on Saturday, October 13th with the annual flag raising, national anthem and welcoming from the County Mayor. Great Music is the highlight of the day with Emi Sunshine performing at 12 noon followed by Sara Williams at 2 pm. Admission on Saturday is $10 for adults and free to 11 yrs & under. On Sunday, October 14th, the festival will kick off at 10:30 am with a Monroe County K-9 unit demonstration, followed by the Beauty Pageant at 1pm and at 3:30 pm storytime with “Bumbly Bee Can’t Fly.” Admission on Sunday is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and free to 11 yrs & under. There is so much to enjoy throughout both days of the festival as music fills the autumn air and families enjoy amazing demonstrations that include spinning/ weaving, panning for gold and native Cherokee Indians on crafting corn husk dolls and playing stickball. Mark your calendars and don’t miss the Autumn Gold Festival in Tellico Plains October 13-14, 2018.

The Burgers

By Jennifer Porterfield

New Location in Lenoir City Back in April of 2018, The Burgers officially opened its third location in the East Tennessee area in Lenoir City!

The Burgers is a full-service restaurant that serves quite a bit more than just burgers.

They offer mouth-watering appetizers like fried pickles, pork belly and chili cheese fries. They have, of course, their hand-pattied burgers, made from USDA choice ground beef as well as award-wining shrimp and fish options. If you’re craving a chicken sandwich, you will be delighted to know theirs get extra special care -- they are marinated at least 48 hours and available either grilled or lightly fried. Classic hot dog and sausage options are also on the menu, or, if you’re still sweating the scale from summertime, they even have salads!

This new restaurant location is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy a delicious meal with your family or kick back after work with some friends. They have outdoor seating and live music, as well as craft beer offerings.

The Burgers is located at 540 Highway 321 in Lenoir City. They have two other locations off Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville and on E Emory Road in Powell. For more information, hours and menu options, visit them online at www.eattheburgers.com.

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CRAFT EVENT

OCTOBER 13, 2018

Fall Brings Inaugural Event from the Chamber After 23 years, the Chamber board has embarked on a new event that they hope will provide the Farragut community with a fun way to spend a day outdoors and will grow to attract more visitors and shoppers to the area.

Applications have begun for the inaugural Crafts & Ale Festival: The Faris A. Ashkar Memorial fine craft event coming to Farragut’s West End shopping center on Saturday, October 13, 2018. A juried event, artisans working in a variety of mediums are welcome and encouraged to apply. Craft vendor spaces will be 10’ x 10’ with a $25 application fee. If accepted, the fee is $110 for applications received through August 15 ($135 afterward).

Any vendors who apply may also indicate if they would like examples of their work and website/contact information shared as part of advertising for the event. Advertising will include print, radio, television and web/social media. Vendors can visit www.craftsandale.com to apply online and upload photos. Applications can also be downloaded and mailed to 11826 Kingston Pike, Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37934.

Faris Ashkar The new event will have free entry to the public and will feature fine arts and crafts available for purchase from multiple talented vendors plus a showcase of craft ales from area brewers, including a European-style beer garden area. Attendees will have the option to purchase beers singly or buy a $40 Admiral’s Pass letting them taste a variety of beers and ciders starting at noon.

Food will also be able for purchase. Live streaming of the University of Tennessee football game will be available if the game is scheduled during the event.

The memorialization of the event came about after the loss of member and Farragut resident Faris Ashkar of Artistic Designs. A talented woodworker by trade, Ashkar was an active community member who would “light up any room he walked into,” according to multiple chamber members who knew him. Ashkar’s family

is working with the Chamber to have a display of his work at the event. A portion of the proceeds and any donations at the gate will benefit a scholarship for a local art student in his honor.

The chamber is proud to have support from Presenting Sponsor Town of Farragut; Event Sponsors Brewing & Distilling School of Knoxville and TDS Telecom; Community Sponsor Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union and Tennessee State Bank; Digital Sponsor Slamdot; and Media Sponsors from farragutpress and ViaMedia. Sponsorships offer multiple ways to promote your business to the community.

Both sponsor and Vendor forms are available at www.craftsandale.com OR by contacting the chamber directly at 675-7057 or info@farragutchamber.com.

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This festival offers readings from local writers over nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, writing workshops, and seminars dedicated to both readers and writers.

DAY TRIP

Burnsville, North Carolina

By Sydnee Brashears

It’s time to get out of the city and return to the small town charms of yesteryear with a day trip to Burnsville, North Carolina. With recent upgrades to the downtown and fabulous festivals, Burnsville will satisfy your craving for a simple, honest experience.

Don’t let the word upgrade fool you, however.

Though renovations were made, the buildings remain mostly as they were; the theater is still a one-movie theater with its original box office, even though new technology has been applied inside the office. With this in mind, you won’t have to worry about being reminded about the place you left behind.

Between amazing food, the Parkway Playhouse, and several homemade goods

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stores lining the streets, downtown always has something to behold. One of my favorite places to eat was the Snap Dragon, a restaurant named for the ship that carried the town’s namesake, Captain Otway Burns.

Between the atmosphere and the delicious food, I definitely recommend. Once you’re done eating and want to explore the downtown, there are lovely antique shops like Off the Beaten Path, or boutiques like The Grapevine, ltd. If you want something a little more unique and homemade, One of a Kind Art Gallery hosts local artists’ works like pottery, quilts, and jewelry, all for sale. If you need to rest your legs but also need to see some fine acting, the Parkway Playhouse has entertained audiences for over 70 years.

Burnsville, North Carolina has more than a great downtown; it also displays fabled festivals.

Carolina Mountains Literaryl Festival September 6-8 The Carolina Mountains Literary Festival held from September 6th-8th. Given the amount of artists showcased, it’s only fitting that wordsmiths find their own spotlight.

Old Timey Fall Festival September 29 If you’ve ever wanted to go back to the good old days,this is the perfect place to do so.

Hosted by the Yancey History Association, craftspeople such as basket-makers offer authenic, high-quality crafts and demonstrations. Other activities include an antique tractor parade, live music, arts and crafts, kids games, a farmer’s market, and local food.

Toe River Festival November 30 - December 2 Toe River Studio Tour, which is a free self-guided tour of artists studios. Approximately 100 artists participate each time, and it’s very popular. The next tour is Nov. 30-Dec. 2.

Burnsville may be a small town, but it holds huge potential as an entertaining day trip.

Transport yourself back to the simple life, and then come back for a longer trip for hiking, historic inns, and even more of that Snap Dragon goodness. We’ll see you there.

The Mount Mitchell Byway is a very scenic 52mile mountain drive, packed with vistas among the peaks and valleys. This official North Carolina Scenic Byway begins on the highest peak east of the Mississippi and traverses Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The Toe River Valley is the cultural heart of the Mount Mitchell Scenic Byway. It’s an area full of artist studios and quilt trails. Some of the best-known glass blowers on the East Coast are located in the Celo community, just off N.C. 80.

The N.C. 80 portion of the drive concludes in Micaville. From there, the byway runs four miles westward into Burnsville, via U.S. 19E. The route passes Town Square, a one-acre green space, and continues down the Main Street of Burnsville, a Norman Rockwell kind of place with plenty of shops and restaurants.

The byway’s final leg goes nearly 17 miles westward along U.S. 19 to Madison County, where it intersects with Interstate 26. Go east on I-26 to return to Asheville.

The Mount Mitchell Scenic Drive takes 1.5 hours to drive. It crests the Eastern Continental Divide, bisects the Pisgah National Forest and passes 46 WNC Quilt Trails blocks.

One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views. A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas. A nine-site tent campground is open in warm-weather months, and backpacking opportunities abound, including entry onto the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail. A concession area and a full-service restaurant serve visitors from May to October.

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OCTOBER 20-21, 2018

TICKETS Adults.....$6.00 Children..$4.00 (Ages 6-12)

Children....Free (Ages 0-5)

WOOLLY WORM 41ST Annual Festival If you’re looking for a family-friendly festival that’s maybe not warm but certainly offers lots of fuzzy, look no further than the Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk! The festival originated from regional folklore about woolly worms – those fuzzy little caterpillars – being used to forecast the weather and a need to help drive local tourism to the area.

The concept? An annual festival where they would pit woolly worm against woolly worm in a race to see which one could be trusted the most to predict the weather.

The first year was very cold, so the worms didn’t go very fast, and there were only three or four vendors. The event has since

grown over 40+ years to now having 160 vendors and hundreds of people who come out each year. The event costs $6 for adults, $4 for children (ages 6-12) and children 5 and under are free. All proceeds go back to the community.

For more information, visit www.woollyworm.com.

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SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2018

Written By Jennifer Porterfield The family-owned Land of Oz located on Beech Mountain in North Carolina is once again open to the public! The park is available for events only, but the upcoming Autumn at Oz Festival, September 7 - 9, 2018, is the perfect opportunity for you to come journey down the Yellow Brick Road

and meet classic characters like Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion.

The Oz Theme Park has never been about roller-coasters or thrill rides but instead about creating an emotional experience.

So many people know and love L. Frank Baum’s classic story about Dorothy’s adventures in Oz. With the Autumn at Oz Festival and Journey with Dorothy events in June, you can truly become a part of the magic that is Oz. For more information, visit www.landofoznc.com.

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Dr. Jamie Price tailored services like hormone replacement therapy, veterinary products and topical pain creams. Working closely with physicians on the patient’s behalf is a unique aspect of this community pharmacy providing the most beneficial care.

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leanor Roosevelt described the best life gift saying, “ I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity.” That gift was most certainly endowed to Dr. Jamie Price, the curiosity to fuel a passion that daily brings caring interactions with the patients of Belew Drugs. Dr. Price grew up in a big soccer family near Memphis, TN. Attending the University of Tennessee at Martin on academic and athletic scholarships, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honors. The four year starter and two year captain for the UT Martin Lady Skyhawks Soccer Team took that curiosity, applied hard work and determination back to Memphis, graduating from the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy, where she won The Community Service Award and The Excellence in Community Pharmacy Award.

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A post graduate residency brought her east again, and now Knoxville is home. “Belew Drugs offers the perfect place for people to feel like family” reflected Dr. Price, “The community aspect of pharmacy has always been a major point of interest to me, for many families, we are the first health care professional they seek out for advice, care and direction.” The curiosity that fueled the passion has turned to daily inspiration to give excellence in care.

Intelligence, innovation and cheerful service is the environment at Belew Drugs, with staff and Pharmacists going beyond what is required to fill a request. Belew offers products and special services not commonly found in a pharmacy; DoTerra Essential Oils used for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness. In addition, CBD Oil which assists with anxiety, depression, digestion, pain, sleep and much more is offered as full spectrum, federally legal and non-psychoactive. The oils come is different delivery forms and strengths to customize a treatment plan. Belew’s Compounding offers

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A Beautiful Table

By Carrie Sims Grey With Braden’s Lifestyles Furniture Fall is such a wonderful time of year and, without doubt, my favorite with its cooler temps, lower humidity, bluer skies and those autumn leaves! Not only does the fall bring with it some of East Tennessee’s most gorgeous weather, but it ushers in the holiday season! Holidays are those times of year that we’re sure to spend with those closest to us, and quite often, enjoy some of our favorite traditions and meals.

Whether or not we’re inclined to celebrate the seasons with special seasonal décor, one thing holds true for us all--if our holiday celebrations are centered around a meal, the meal will be centered around the table. Why not take a few extra steps to decorate the table, prepare a lovely gathering spot and ensure a memorable holiday experience for all? Here are a few basic tips to ensure a beautiful table:

PLAN AHEAD. If you’re going to go the extra mile and are breaking out the china and silver, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get them washed/polished and ready for use. The last thing you need or want is major menu prep, house cleaning and this type of task bearing down on you at the last minute. Even though you’re hosting, this should be an enjoyable process for you too. Also, if you’ve given yourself a bit of extra prep time, you can give yourself plenty of time to peruse design ideas online (Pinterest is a great source) to see what table top styles appeal most to you.

Carrie, a Knoxville native, has been with Braden’s Lifestyles Furniture for the last five years since her return to Tennessee after a brief stint in Northern Ireland and travels throughout the UK, parts of Europe and even Asia. She and her son share a cozy cabin in Seymour, TN and are taking to the quieter life. She loves everything home décor, and especially fabrics, and would love to partner with you on your next project! Call Carrie for an appointment at Braden’s Showroom: 865.777.4059 LINKS to Braden’s Fall Pinterest Boards: *Fall Décor for the Home: https://www.pinterest.com/ bradenstyle/fall-decor-for-the-home/ *Fun Thanksgiving / Fall Ideas for Kids: https://www. pinterest.com/bradenstyle/fun-thanksgiving-fallideas-for-kids/ *Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas: https://www. pinterest.com/bradenstyle/thanksgiving-table-setting-ideas/

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KEEP IT SIMPLE, BUT BE WILLING TO TRY NEW THINGS. Obviously, a beautiful table is a great goal when entertaining, but more than that, an enjoyable gathering for all is first priority.

Be sure to create place settings and table top displays that are not too distracting or overwhelming. If something sticks out to you in various seasonal tablescapes, try it on your table!

CONSIDER NATURAL ELEMENTS. To me, some of the most beautiful items used for table top décor are those that are natural. Various fruits, greenery garlands and of course, pumpkins and gourds are easy go-to items for your holiday table.

CHOOSE YOUR PLACE SETTINGS. Are you going formal or a bit more casual?

Choose your dinnerware, stemware and serving ware and set your table well in advance. Give a little extra thought to name cards. Thanksgiving is a great time to let those you are sharing the day with knox how thankful you are for them.

Get creative on how you tell them!

Spend time on the details UNTIL your guests arrive and then focus only on them.

There’s no such thing as perfection, so save yourself the trouble and don’t act like there is! Focus on your friends and family and everyone will enjoy their time together.

Lastly, but most importantly the table top should be a reflection of your preferences.

Don’t be afraid to mix or blend styles. It’s YOUR table, have fun with it!

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Alex Dumas

Wartime Painting Series Featured At Farragut Folklife Museum War is a word both divisive and terrifying, one that elicits images of death, destruction and despair. Over the course of our country’s history, many wars have been fought by brave men and women who answered the call to defend our nation and its people. Too often, the songs of those soldiers remain unsung.

This is why local painter, Alex Dumas, began creating his wartime series decades ago.

This story truly starts more than just a few decades ago, however. The origin of the paintings currently gracing the walls of the Farragut Folklife Museum began more than

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70 years ago when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Like most young men at the time, Alex Dumas immediately decided he needed to enlist. Unfortunately, he was only 14 years old at the time. “I couldn’t wait to join,” says Dumas. “That was how young men felt at the time. I wanted to be a man and fight. That was my way of thinking.”

A few years later, he got his chance when he joined the Navy, where he served from 1945 to 1949 followed by a stint as a Hospital Corpsman from 1949 to 1953. While he never saw any action on the battlefield, through working in the medical field,

Dumas witnessed firsthand the tragic effects of war, and it affected him deeply.

Had history told a different story, Dumas’s life might have been a very different one.

As a young man, he was considered a violin virtuoso and was even offered a chair with the Detroit Symphony when he finished high school. Instead, the war led him away from a future in music. After the war, Dumas began working on a medical degree but could not afford the tuition and instead became a pharmaceutical sales rep.

But he soon circled back to a new form of art – painting.

According to Dumas, “I received a gift of an oil paint set, and I started that very day, and I’ve painted ever since.” While he likes watercolors, he prefers the medium in which he began – oil pastels. Since this self-taught artist began painting at age 27, he’s created countless incredible works of art, many of which he’s donated to charitable organizations and museums. His artwork can be found not only in museums but also in local institutions like the East Tennessee Historical Society and the Tennessee Theatre.

But of all his paintings, perhaps his most heart-wrenching collection of art is the 100+ war canvases he has painted to honor those affected by various wars.

The inspiration for these paintings, according to Dumas, was a paraplegic World War II veteran he met in Atlanta. Here was a man who gave his all for his country, and no one really knew him or his story. The war paintings were born from a desire to share the stories of these people – the soldiers and

“Destination, Helicopter Valley”

families affected by war – with the world.

According to Dumas, “The paintings are all to honor our veterans.”

Dumas donated a selection from his war paintings collection to the Farragut Folklife Museum, and they were the inspiration for the Honoring Our Veterans exhibit currently on display. According to Museum Director, Julia Barham, they began planning the exhibit about a year ago after Dumas donated some of his paintings. They opened the exhibit on July 2nd, and it fit in nicely with this year’s Fourth of July parade theme – veterans.

smoke plumes in Iwo Jima, from something as seemingly mundane as heating up C rations during the Battle of the Bulge to action shots of a Sherman tank flame thrower. His paintings almost make you feel as though you are there, experiencing what these people experienced.

They bring the scenes and the people to life in a way that seems more real than the photographs on which they were based, because you can feel Dumas’s connection to these soldiers, these people, these stories in every stroke of the brush.

According to Julia, “We’ve had really good feedback on it so far, and I think everybody has enjoyed it. Hopefully they will continue to enjoy it through the end of the year.”

In addition to the paintings, artifacts that are both part of the museum’s collection as well as on loan are included in the exhibit, such as a telegraph set, wartime money, a World War I rifle, a grenade bag and experimental canteens.

The exhibit will continue to be on display at the Farragut Museum until January 11, 2019.

Realism mixed with a sense of intangible desperation are woven into each one of Dumas’s war paintings. He doesn’t hold back on subject matter, from homeless refugees in WWII to wounded soldiers and billowing

More information about the exhibit, as well as museum hours, can be found online at www.townoffarragut.org/186/ Farragut-Museum.

“A Hell Called Vietman“

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Dr. Laughlin M.D. Dr. Homer Homer Laughlin Isbell, Isbell, M.D. 1922-2018

By Rachel Isbell Hunt 1922 - 2018

The name Homer in its Greek origin have two simple yet powerful meanings: “security and pledge.” Homer, the legendary author wrote two epic poems in the late 8th or early 7th century BC that are considered central works of Greek Literature, Iliad and the Odyssey. The term “Homeric” is defined as “work on a colossal scale.” Coincidentally, the Isbell family just celebrated the 96th birthday of Homer Laughlin Isbell, M.D., an incredible timeline to evaluate contributions and determine if one has impacted the world around them. I often wonder… Is my Uncle Homer Isbell, a man named for a destiny of greatness or is this a man who chose a

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purpose of merit with hopes to live up to his symbolic given name?

In an effort to thoughtfully explore this notion, I decided to ask my father, Matthew Isbell, younger brother to Homer, a few pondered questions. Who better to ask than the one person on this Earth who has known him the longest at 84 years and counting? Can you describe your brother Homer in three words? “Hmmmm…let me think on that.” A few seconds later he says “I would say Homer is a humble man with a strong faith in God and the epitome of the Hippocratic Oath.” Noting he realizes

his response is more than three words my mother Barbara then pipes in and says “Homer is a brilliant Humanitarian.” My father agrees and both giggle that they could not follow the task instructions. I have always loved hearing about my Uncle Homer and his incredible journey, even more knowing how much my father enjoys speaking about his Big Brother, lifelong best friend.

Born in Banner Elk, North Carolina, and raised in Johnson City, Tennessee, Homer, the eldest son of Homer Laughlin Isbell, Sr. and Thelma Proffitt Isbell. The Isbells were the proprietors of the local “I & P” Grocery

store in Johnson City, which stood for “Isbell & Proffitt,” representing the family partnership.

Homer followed in the footsteps of his father, becoming a member of the Freemasons, the 14th century fraternal organization.

Homer attended ETSU, later transferring to UT-Knoxville where he earned a Bachelor of Science and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He obtained his Doctorate from the UT College Of Medicine in Memphis and completed his residency at the General Hospital in Washington, DC. During WWII, Dr. Isbell enlisted in the United States Air Force serving as a flight surgeon. After the war, he and bride Betty Jean Isbell (nee’ Wilkinson) settled in Maryville to further establish his medical practice and raise their growing family. Homer was appointed the Chief Doctor of the growing aluminum manufacturing company, Alcoa. After years of general practice he chose to complete education at Duke University and specialize in Anesthesia.

In 1950 Homer joined the staff of Blount Memorial, only 3 short years after its founding and at that time there were approximately 25 physicians on staff. Dr. Isbell made many a house call back then, a practice that is now mostly long forgotten. He made countless trips into the mountains in the middle of the night to assist with births, illness and injury.

In an honorary article by First Federal Bank in 1990 Dr. Isbell said “A house call was $5.00 plus mileage, but once in a while we got paid in produce, because that is all people had.”

After 38 years on the medical staff at Blount Memorial Hospital Dr. Isbell had among his many accomplishments being named Chief of Anesthesiology and Chief of the Medical Staff, twice serving as President of the Blount County Medical Society and named Vice President of the Board of Directors for 5 years. He delivered over 1,500 babies and administered nearly 40,000 pain saving anesthesia cases. By his retirement in 1988 he noted that there was “over a 100 physicians at Blount Memorial doing things we thought impossible.” Despite retirement Dr. Isbell continued to serve his

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community, “My wife and I came here because we wanted to raise our family in a small town with a strong community spirit.” Dr. Isbell continues “People here don’t retire from their community, they keep on helping others as best they can, I have never even considered moving anywhere else.”

to ask questions and seek greater knowledge and wisdom by thinking. He taught me to love family even in the thick of conflict. He taught me to show compassion, show mercy and give to others with a no-holds bar kind of service. He taught me that love can last 70 years and a soul-mate beside you makes

“What do you think Homers legacy will be?”

The answer came a little easier to my father this time. He responded “A family man and faith based individual who served his country, friend to all, never had an enemy.” To capture that spirit of legacy, Homer’s oldest granddaughter Carol Lee Weaver Stephens, a mother of 3 and talented Photographer recently and eloquently shared her thoughts on her “Grandad” in a social media post: “Happy Father’s Day to the greatest man I have known. His love for his family extends to his wife of 70 years along with 4 kids, 9 grandkids & 16 great-grandkids. He taught me to see people and not just rush past them but to engage in intentional conversation to make them feel loved (even and maybe more so in the line at the grocery store). He taught me

life more full, makes you more of your truest self and that there is no Homer without his Betty by his side. There is no greater man more respected or admired in my eyes. He sees me, he loves me, he encourages me, he reminds me of who and whose I am.

Grandad you created a legacy and you are called oaks of righteousness, displaying for years His glory. You have shown me how living in a way that pleases God by loving

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God, others, and ourselves is the best kind of life.

I love you Grandad.”

As my family and I drove away on July 14, 2018, I turned and waved with tears in my eyes. We rounded the slow bend of the circular drive, this time is different. My favorite Uncle who is more regarded as a Grandfather to me is now visibly frailed in years, but strong in presence. He stands proudly beside his bride as they both wave back with smiles on their faces. As the two soulmates become smaller in view, the gentleness of Dr. Isbell (96) is noticed as he turns to ensure that Mrs. Isbell (94) safely returns over the threshold and into the sanctuary of the home they built together over 60 years ago. To this day, he continues his unfailing pledge to the world, as stated in the last stanza of the Hippocratic Oath taken by Dr. Isbell. It reads, If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art, respected while I live and remembered with affection thereafter.

May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may I long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help.

Godspeed and thanks to an extraordinary man, Dr. Homer Laughlin Isbell.

Through the lens is captured, in timeless venue, a moment of life coming into view. With the lesson of looking beyond what was easy to see, you taught me to see what I could really be. As a wild blossom grows in the hardest of soil, all hope for one’s self is restored. I finally saw myself through the view of your lens and captured a life with a blessed view.

The Bingham Group was honored to participate in the 96th birthday celebration of Dr. Homer Laughlin Isbell. On that day, as we photographed, he proudly proclaimed the wonderful works of his oldest granddaughter, Carol Lee Stephens. She credits “Granddad” as the inspiration to launch Wild Blossom Photography and describes it best, “There is always more behind the lens, but what matters most is what I see through it!

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Cyclorama

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n the last decades of the 19th century, Imassive paintings, 360-degree renderings

not created to last long and eventually were privately purchased or discarded.

of war toured America. Originally intended as tribute to the Union Victory in the Civil War, the popular cycloramas were about making money just like most films of today.

Each tour stop lasted about a year or two before moving to another round building to bring in new crowds. The paintings were

The July 22,1864 Battle of Atlanta was painted to cyclorama by the American Panorama Company, debuting in 1886 to the public at a Minneapolis cyclorama. The unique fact to this particular painting was not promoted until 1892 when the tour

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ended in Atlanta. After a few adjustments to the painting, it was promoted as the “Only Confederate Victory ever Painted.�

The adjustment of frightened rebel prisoners repainted to fleeing Union soldiers worked, it was a great success.

That success lead to a permanent placement for the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama in 1921 at Grant Park. A 3-D effect was achieved in

the 1930s with replica cannons, railroad tracks and plaster soldiers built between the painting and viewing platform. At the 1939 premiere of “Gone with the Wind,” Clark Gable visited Grant Park, after which a Rhett Butler figurine was added to the diorama, it was rumored to be at his request.

After 97 years at Grant Park, the aging building and needed expansion for the Atlanta Zoo brought the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama to a February 2018 moving day. The preparation for this immense move began in 2016 with conservators going inch by inch over the 42 foot, 359 in circumference foot painting. Twin 45 foot mechanical scrolls were assembled so the painting could be rolled, taking four days to completely roll and secure for move.

Two holes were opened on the Grant Park building roof, followed by large cranes lifting and placing the scrolls onto flatbed trucks. The two trucks with the covered scrolls traveled by night on an undisclosed route to the Atlanta History Center.

With the 12 mile journey from Grant Park to the Atlanta History Center complete, the Battle of Atlanta has found a permanent, custom built 23,000 sq.ft home in the Lloyd and Mary Ann Whitaker Cyclorama Building. The custom design allowed for the restoration of nearly 8 feet of sky, 6 feet of a battle scene and other deleted pieces of artwork. The exhibits presented include context about the battles for Atlanta, the Civil War and history of cycloramas. Multiple perspectives interpret the painting as a single battle and a national battle with a country divided by war, including the impacts on American history. Patrons view from 15 feet above ground on a platform to see the entire painting at once.

In addition, new exhibits and “behind the scenes” tours are available for better understanding and enjoyment of this history. The experience is enhanced with

the placement of the restored 1856 Texas locomotive at the museum entrance.

The Texas , a famed locomotive that played a pivotal role in the 1862s Great Locomotive Chase has been on display with the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama since 1927.

It also required a move and restoration, which was managed by the North Carolina Transportation Museum. The Texas is one of only two surviving Western & Atlantic locomotives, originally built in 1856 with continual upgrades throughout its life of service. The restoration date chosen was 1886, the same year of the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama being painted. It can be viewed in a glass-enclosed exhibit at the front of the museum building, visible at all hours. It the winter of 2018, the Texas, will open to the public with exhibition tours highlighting the nearly 51 years of service on the Western & Atlantic Railroad in Georgia, running between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Preservation of history is important as growth and development change the landscapes of life. Originally produced to make money, the Battle of Atlanta made its way to the very place it depicts with a story behind the artwork that larger in life, an historical treasure reminding us that significant events happen. With amazing engineering and care, history was moved making it easier to view, understand and enjoy.

The Atlanta History Center is located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. The 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, enchanting gardens, interactive activities and year-round programs for every age. The Atlanta History Museum is located at 130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. Visit www.atlantahistorycenter.com or call 404-814-4000 for more information.

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Does it Matter Where You Buy Your Glasses?

Aren’t Glasses All The Same?

Why does it matter where you buy your glasses?

On the surface, most glasses are distinguished by the frame style. The lenses are in many cases an afterthought since the lenses are clear and they all look the same. What you don’t see when looking at the lenses, you will see by looking through the lenses. Most people who have ever shopped for camera lenses, rifle scopes, binoculars, or telescopes can tell you that the price varies greatly depending on the quality of the optics. Lens materials and designs are very technical and can vary greatly.

•Who is fitting your glasses and making sure they are made correctly according to the prescription from your doctor and the specific measurements needed to make your glasses custom to your face, prescription and lifestyle? If you buy them on-line, you will need to provide this information yourself. If you buy them in the big box stores, you are relying on the salesperson to take care of this for you. More times than not, this salesperson is not a licensed optician and has very little training in optics and opticianry science. In order to get the most accurate and advanced pair of glasses available, you should rely on a licensed optician. These professionals are formally educated, trained, and licensed in opticianry science and provide you with an invaluable service. Their job is to take your prescription and turn it into advanced optical lenses that provides you with clear, comfortable vision while making a statement with a frame that complements your face. Why settle for anything less? Isn’t your vision important enough to invest in a great pair of glasses?

Make no mistake, if you want to find glasses at the cheapest price available, you will find them on-line or in the big box stores. If price is your main concern, then you may be happy getting your glasses there. In some cases, these glasses will serve their purpose and you can save some money. However, if you have an advanced prescription, astigmatism, need help seeing both near and far, or you just want to see the best through your glasses, then you may want to consider a few things before making your next eyeglasses purchase:

•The lenses are the most important part of your eyeglasses. Why, you ask? Because the lenses are what you are looking through to enhance your vision. The frame is there to hold the lenses in place, and also to look great, but we’ll get to that in a minute. The more complex your prescription, the more important it is to get high quality lenses. If you have ever tried a cheap progressive, you will surely see the difference once you try a highly advanced design using the latest, free-form digital technology.

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illions of people are shopping on-line for items ranging from simple things like groceries to big purchases such as automobiles. We all are looking for a bargain but don’t want to get burned on quality. Eyeglasses have become available on-line and is a big business. Unfortunately, saving money isn’t always going to provide you with the best pair of glasses.

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•Everyone claims to offer “fashionable” frames. The frame is what people see when you are wearing glasses. For many of us, fashion is high on the list, but fit, comfort, and durability should also rank high in priority. Many “designer” frames are made from cheap materials and manufactured in mass to provide a low price. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for. The only way to truly tell the difference is to try on several frames and decide for yourself what meets your needs. If you shop on-line or only try on cheap frames, then you will miss out on experiencing a great frame. Frames vary greatly in price and this is due to many factors. Materials, manufacturing, and designer name brands all play a significant role in price. There is a reason that some companies can offer two pair of eyeglasses for less than what you would pay for dinner at a nice restaurant.

With all of the choices available to you to buy your next pair of eyeglasses, we hope that we have given you some valuable information to consider. We would love to have the chance to show you around our brand new optical showroom at Premier Eyecare located in Farragut. We have 4 licensed opticians on staff with nearly 50 years of combined experience. We proudly feature Hoya lenses and have over 1,000 frames on display. We have a range of styles and many top-of-the-line designer frames available to meet most budgets.

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“A child without education is like a bird without wings.”

Tibetan proverb

Winning a scholarship helps open doors to new educational experiences, the benefits of which can last a lifetime.

Champions for Dreams

By Deanene Catani

he first East Tennessee Foundation scholarship fund was established in 1988, and now, thanks to the generosity of our donors dedicated to investing in the future of the students in our region, ETF currently administers more than 65 scholarships. Often, our scholarship applicants face daily challenges. Many, if not most, would not be able to afford college without the help of ETF scholarships, and several are the first in their families to attend college.

Scholarships offer benefits for students beyond money. As one ETF scholarship recipient commented, “Being picked for this scholarship gave me a huge confidence 50

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boost.” In addition, the act of applying for a scholarship is a learning experience for the student, and it can help the student clarify his or her goals.

Our scholarship recipients are not just names to us; they are individuals, growing and dealing with what life brings them. One of our scholarship graduates was one of six siblings raised by a single mother. She was in a serious car accident during her second year in college resulting in time spent in intensive care and extended hospitalization. We granted her a leave of absence with the knowledge that her scholarship was secure. She initially returned part-time, and when she was ready, full-time.

She sent us an invitation to her graduation with a note saying, “I will be graduating with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and another in Psychology, and that is all with your help.

The combination of the support you have shown me and my desire to pursue social work continues to drive me to give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help others achieve their goals just as you have helped me. I want to change the world, one person at a time, and I will be able to start that dream with my education backing me.”

ETF scholarships not only touch the lives of the recipients; they also impact communities in our region. Our scholarship graduates have returned to the region to work as teachers, social workers, nurses, doctors, veterinarians, engineers, lawyers, active community volunteers, and more. Donors are moved by the thank you notes written by scholarship recipients; it gives them tremendous satisfaction knowing that the scholarships they established are changing lives.

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February 15, 2019 Scholarship application deadline for most ETF scholarships

ETF SCHOLARSHIP FACTS

The Foundation’s 66 scholarship funds have been established to help fulfill the dreams of students wishing to obtain a post-secondary education, whether they are graduating high school seniors or returning adult students.

ETF administers over $21 million in scholarship funds.

Over the past 32 years, more than 1,200 students received scholarships.

Scholarships are available to residents in all 25 counties in our service area and 12 outside ETF’s region.

Scholarship funds are endowed funds, and scholarship awards range from 1 year to 4 years and from $700 to $40,000.

HOW DO I ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP?

An ETF scholarship is a gift that keeps on giving as recipients, their families, communities, and our region continues to benefit for generations.

Scholarship funds are endowed funds, and therefore, will continue to be awarded for years to come.

A scholarship fund may be established with $5,000 if there is a reasonable expectation that the fund will reach $25,000 within three years. Awards are not made until the balance has reached $25,000.

To calculate the amount available for disbursement as scholarship awards, the Foundation uses an annual spending rate, which is adopted by the Board of Directors upon advice from its Investment Committee.

The current spending rate is 4.5% of a twelve quarter (3 year) average of ending market values of a fund.

Why Race?

The mission of The Pat Summitt Foundation is to fight Alzheimer’s disease with a comprehensive approach, awarding grants to organizations that provide: •Research to treat, prevent, cure, and ultimately eradicate this disease •Education and awareness of Alzheimer’s its onset and treatment •Support services to patients, their families, and caregivers To learn more about The Pat Summitt Foundation, visit www.patsummitt.org.

Funds must be at ETF for one year before disbursement.

Interested? Contact Beth Heller, Vice President of Scholarship Programs at 865-524-1223 or bheller@etf.org

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Farragut Outdoor Classroom

By Sydnee Brashears

When you think of classrooms, you typically think of indoors: a white room with plastic desks with cheesy posters and a whiteboard.

Or, if you’re more technologically advanced, a digital whiteboard and some macbooks.

Farragut is trying to take the learning outdoors with its Outdoor Classroom & Water Quality Demonstration Site, located off of Campbell Station Road, an outreach program originally designed to rally the community around improvement projects and to display water management practices that reduce or prevent stormwater runoff. The Farragut Outdoor Classroom encourages local citizens to participate in their own community both socially and environmentally.

Maintained by local college and high school students as well as scout troops in the area, the Outdoor Classroom is cared for as a

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shared community space. The garden connects students to the oft-ignored yet important agricultural side of Tennessee in the urban sprawl, teaching them what it takes to grow their own food. The rain garden also teaches students about the importance of water on plant life, and how pollutants affect their flora. The use of water and gardens makes the earth and climate accessible to students by pulling it down to a smaller, more local scale.

The land also has 400 ft of permeable concrete as well as permeable pavers. These materials encourage infiltration of water and help prevent flooding in areas like big cities, whose concrete acts similar to a desert in storm conditions. By using materials that allow water to pass through them, the site teaches how to avoid flash flood conditions

during the stormy summer season, while it also allows the water to be treated before it hits the groundwater, lessening pollutants in water people, animals, and plants use every day. By bringing students’ attentions to the world beneath their feet, they will grow in awareness of what materials they will use in the future.

The Farragut Outdoor Classroom & Water Quality Demonstration Site is a popular place for boy and girl scouts working on their eagle rank to create projects that fulfill the scout requirements. They aren’t the only ones improving the space, however, Farragut high schoolers have also pitched in to improve the space. Over time, several projects such as an artistic 1500 gallon cistern that collects water from a pavilion, seasonal crops, and picnic tables have

Annual American Cancer Society all been added to enhance the Outdoor classroom.

Most recently it acts as a community garden, with a both raised and raided bed planters, installed by boy scouts Joey Barnett and Spencer Flint, both from troop #444, though the most recent garden was a silver award girl scout project. The rain garden functions with assistance from both the University of Tennessee as well as a class from Farragut High School, who conduct research on the rain garden to this day. The University of Tennessee is also planning a pollinator garden. It takes an army to feed a town.

The Farragut Outdoor Classroom & Water Quality Demonstration Site is not high tech. There’s no electricity, no white board, no laptops. It is, however, an efficient way to teach students about the world around them. There are some things a screen just can’t capture, and the awareness required to be self-sufficient and to care for the world around you isn’t something you can skim a wikipedia article for. It requires getting your hands dirty, your concrete wet, and your electronics off. To be aware, students have to be there. And with the Outdoor Classroom, all they have to do is step outside the indoor one.

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GARDENING FALL 2018

Fall is in the air! Well, at least some days it is. We have been gifted with some lovely cool temperatures and a fair amount of rainfall this year, so I hope you have been able to get outside and enjoy your yards.

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any people think of spring as the primary gardening season, but Fall runs a very close second.

There are several things that should be done to get your yard ready for winter.

Here are the most important tasks on your fall to-do-list:

Go out and do a walk through of your yard. Go all the way into those back corners that you haven’t taken a good look at since you moved in. While you are there I want you to check up, down, and all around.

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Look up at tree canopies to check for damage from spring storms. Check the trunk and branches for lichen (fuzzy grey or green stuff), shelf mushrooms and woodpecker holes. Check around the base for lawnmower or weed whacker damage. If you have a sick or damaged tree, you want to know about it before it lands on your house. We can help you treat them or give you the number of an arborist if necessary.

Look down for mole hills or small holes that could indicate a rodent problem.

(Moles don’t actually damage anything other than your ankles when you step in a hole, but Voles use those tunnels to chomp on roots.) Peer into small shrubs, annuals and perennials and see if there are insects or diseases growing in there. You still have time to treat those problems so that they don’t stick around until next year.

Look around at your entire yard, and make a list of all the things that need to be done.

Do you have plants that need to be pruned, moved, divided, or composted? Do you have

an area of your yard that just isn’t working?

Do you have an area that you love that you want to expand? Do you want to add a water feature or a fire pit or a sitting area? Are you tired of working in your yard and want to take out beds? Do you want to have a vegetable garden? Take notes and use your imagination.

After you finish your walk, do a good cleanup. This is especially important if you have any insect or disease problems.

Remove infected leaves so that the insects and fungal spores don’t overwinter in your yard. Pull up ugly annuals and cut back leggy perennials. Pull up or treat weeds and use a pre-emergent such as Preen to prevent weed seeds from germinating.

Important note: do not use a pre-emergent and then plant seed!

Amend your soil. If you add compost and other organic matter to your yard now it will have all winter to break down and add nutrients to the earth. While those of you from the Midwest may curse our clay, it does have an excellent ability to retain nutrients.

Amending it helps to break up the clay so that it is easier to work with.

Fall is a good time to plant many trees and shrubs as long as you are prepared to

water them. September and October have been dry the last couple of years, so you must be able to supplement Mother Nature if the rain stops. As a rule of thumb, trees and shrubs will need at least 1” of rainfall per week. If we don’t get that, you will need to drag out the hose. No, sprinklers are not adequate!! Your goal is to get water to the bottom of that root ball at least once a week.

Drip irrigation, hand watering or using water holding devices is critical.

Fall is also a good time to plant winter annuals and perennials with one caveat: you have to get them in by mid-September so that they can get their roots down before our first frost (usually mid-October). Pansies and Violas can be pushed back to October if necessary because they actually enjoy the cooler temperatures. Don’t forget to change your containers for the fall and clean out and bring in any that will not survive the winter.

This includes clay, Talavera, and cheap ceramics. If you had fungal problems, give the pots a rinse with a mild bleach solution.

If you did not mulch this spring you may need to add a fresh layer now. Mulch helps hold in soil moisture and keeps ground temperatures more stable. Good hardwood mulch, pine needles or bark also decompose and add nutrients to your soil. It is

unnecessary and harmful to have mulch that is deeper than 3”, and you should never pile mulch around your trees! It should always look like a donut, not a volcano!

I hate to even mention pruning because some of you just lose your minds when you get a pair of pruners in your hand, but you can prune out any dead, diseased or broken branches. You can do minor shaping on evergreens, but please call us before you start whacking on blooming shrubs.

If you have houseplants that have spent the summer outside, look them over closely so that you don’t bring unwanted houseguests in with them. I usually give mine a shower with the hose and treat them with a systemic insecticide before I bring them in. Also check the pots for ants, as I have moved an entire colony into my house by mistake!

I will finish by reminding you that Meadow View is open year round, and we have a wonderful selection of fall plants and décor.

Stop by and pick out pansies and mums from my family’s farm, pumpkins and corn stalks from local growers, and decorations for inside and out. We are always glad to answer any questions that you may have and would love to help you create a beautiful yard. Stop and see us soon!

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The Village of Concord A Hidden Historical Gem This 1860 two-story dwelling is thought to be the first house built and still standing in Concord. When the lot was sold at public auction in 1866, it was described as having a dwelling. It is located on the southeast corner of Clay Street and Second Drive opposite Concord Presbyterian Church. (Courtesy of Gene McNutt Abel.)

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here’s a touch of magic to growing up in a small town, a sense of security like a warm blanket over the memories of one’s childhood. Even today, the Village of Concord still exudes a sense of serenity. The church bells toll out the quarter-hours, and you can almost see the horses clopping down the streets and imagine the smiling faces of friendly neighbors who all know you by name.

Before Farragut came around back in the ‘80s, Concord was actually one of the more prominent communities in Knox County. Despite its size, however, Concord always felt like a small, isolated town to those who lived there. Two former residents, Frank Galbraith and his daughter, Cody, were both eager to share a little history and some of their own fond memories of this special place.

Kingston Pike (Highway 11-70) is the main artery that runs from Knoxville through Farragut.

Highway 11 is the Dixie Lee Highway, and Highway 70 was known as the Broadway of America.

Created in 1792, the pike saw many improvements over the years. In the early part of the 20th century, it was macadamized, a process in which the road is built up higher than the surrounding ground with tar or asphalt-like substances mixed with crushed stone. The crew has two kinds of horsepower - the living, breathing kind and the steam-powered kind. (Courtesy of Gary Scarbrough.)

The Concord Presbyterian Church was built in 1877 of the southwest corner of Clay Street and Second Drive. The building site was donated by Joseph M. Galbraith. Before having this building, the Presbyterians experienced being without a place to worship until the Concord Cumberland Presbyterians invited them to join them at their church, located at the western edge of the Masonic Cemetery. The Concord Presbyterian Church accepted their hospitality until their building was ready.

(Courtesy of Farragut Folklife Museum Collection.)

John G. Welch (left) and Lee D. Hobbs (right) were partners from 1909 to 1921 in the Concord General Merchandise Store, located in the two-story stone building. The picture shows well-stocked shelves. Before electricity was available in Concord, they relied on kerosene lamps. An interesting feature in the rear of the store was a hand-operated elevator. (Courtesy of James Welch Woods.)

In the early 1900s members of the Cedar Bluff community gathered for a baptizing at the abandoned quarry behind the present Christian Academy of Knoxville on Dutchtown Road. Neither the minister, the person being baptized, nor any of the spectators were identified. The quarry walls with the protruding boulders The U.S. Mail carrier out of Concord Post Office, as late as 1919, delivered mail by horse and cart. made a natural arena for the audience. (Courtesy of This photograph shows Samuel McSpadden on his mail route. He enjoyed riding his bicycle to deliver Clyde Floyd.) the mail when the weather permitted. (Courtesy of Farragut Folklife Museum Collection.)

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Early Beginnings

Concord’s story begins in 1854. After construction of the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad started, a man named James Rodgers decided he was going to make a town on some land he owned near where the train would pass through, and he laid out that land into lots. The Galbraiths, who already lived in the area, bought some of those lots, and for over a century, someone from the Galbraith family lived in Concord.

By 1885, there were more people living in Concord than anywhere else in Knox County outside of Knoxville thanks to a boom in the marble industry. If you’re driving down Northshore, just before you hit the roundabout at Concord, there’s a small park and fishing area overlooking Concord’s old main street. That very park is where they used to mine the marble that was used for buildings in Washington, D.C.!

Elver Hale Heft, a Concord soldier home on furlough during World War II, found most of the farm he had grown up on had become part of the backwaters of Fort Loudoun Lake. He stood on a point of his family’s land not yet under water and watched a Southern Railroad passenger train on its run to Chattanooga.

(Courtesy of Elbert Hale Heft.)

20th Century Changes

Concord continued to thrive on into the 20th century, where Frank Galbraith’s grandfather, Frank P. Galbraith, Sr., worked as an undertaker and had a livery stable.

After World War II, the marble industry was decimated, and Concord took another blow when Fort Loudoun Dam resulted in a third of the town and the old railroad tracks being covered by water. But Concord soon experienced another boom.

During the war, 75,000 people moved to the Oak Ridge area, and according to Frank, “A lot of them loved this part of the world, so they stayed, and they began to move into the Concord area.”

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Concord’s undertaker, Franklin Pate Galbraith, had his wife, Mayme Low Galbraith, as his helper. She also sent obituaries to the Knoxville newspapers. The horse-drawn hearse had been used in Gov. Archibald Roane’s 1801 gubernatorial parade. (Photograph by Henry F. Smith; courtesy of Mary Nell Mcfee.)

Small Town Life

Frank has many fond memories of not only the people of Concord – the brave men who fought in World War II but never spoke of the war, as well as families that called the area home for generations just like his – but also of life in a small town.

Concord was a place where it wasn’t “that white house on the hill” but instead Mac Abel’s house. A place where even when the law wanted to keep black and white separate, friendship was colorblind. A place where every fifth Sunday, the three churches – Presbyterian, Baptist, and Methodist – would come together and hold service. A typical day might be spent guessing what type of car would come next around the corner, and big news was when a couple of mischievous boys caused a train full of farm animals to derail back in ’42.

Frank’s daughter, Cody, has similar fond memories of Concord growing up there in the ‘70s. She recalls another derailment – this time of coal – but also walking to the Lakeside Market for Slim Jims and Cokes, riding her horse down the street, and just the overall sense of security of living in a small, secluded town.

She equates Concord to a very isolated, Mayberry-esque town. According to Cody, they once even had a switchboard gal like Sarah from “The Andy Griffith Show”!

A Family’s Legacy

If Concord was Mayberry, then according to Frank, his own mother was a regular Andy. She was, according to Frank, one of those people “who were really good folks who quietly would touch lives.” In fact, Fancher Galbraith touched the lives of so many people during her time spent teaching piano that even 50 years after her death, people still approach Frank Galbraith regularly about his mother!

It was important to Frank to try and carry on her legacy. He, too, became a teacher and spent 35 years at Farragut Middle

In 1941, a derailment at Concord of a Southern Railroad locomotive and several freight cars caused great concern. None of the crew was injured, but many sheep were injured when the stock car they were in overtured and split open on impact. The sheep scattered over the fields, some running blindly because of head injuries. This wreck was the result of several young boys placing a railroad spike on the rail. (Courtesy of Harlan F. Dunlap.)

School. He was in charge of the choir at Concord Presbyterian until 1978, and since then, he’s led the choir at Union Cumberland Presbyterian near Fox Den. These days, you might still catch Frank giving a history lesson or two at the Farragut Museum, where he presents “A Day of Infamy.” The presentation takes you from the end of World War I all the way through to World War II and even offers a special reception for World War II Veterans.

Derailments were not uncommon to Concord-Farragut folks, especially those with a sense of humor. While in Knoxville in 1914, young Charles Boyd Fritts succeeded in entertaining all who were watching. (Courtesy of Lee Fritts.)

Concord Lives On

Concord Village Historic District is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Not many of the original buildings remain, but every one of them holds a host of memories and a wealth of stories.

And the memories and stories of this little Mayberry-like town will always live on in people like Frank and Cody Galbraith, who once called Concord home.

Rhetha Hammond, Concord’s longtime telephone operator, sits at her switchboard.

In an emergency, one could always depend on Hammond to get help. She was an early 911 call. Even when she was sleeping, the switchboard was set to ring. (Courtesy of Farragut Folklife Museum Collection.)

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Frank Galbraith

Timeless images continue to capture the Concord Village Historic District, the evolution of the landscape, as with advancement in photography gives color to this East Tennessee History from the past to the present.

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Bonnets, Beards, and Buggies Photography and Story by Lon Shoopman

In Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice is a young girl who on a golden afternoon falls down a rabbit hole and tumbles into a fascinating world very different from her own.

Driving along Fairview Road, outside of Tellico Plains, you see a white sign directing you to the Tellico Community Farm Market. Turning onto the gravel road will lead you to the market and into a world very different from the one you know.

Many modern farmers bob along atop massive tractors and other farm machinery, often in air conditioned cabs. However, the work on this farm is done mainly by hand, much as it was one hundred years ago. The men have beards.

The women wear bonnets. The people move about in horse drawn buggies.

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Menno Simons was a priest in the Catholic Church. In 1525, following the Protestant Reformation, he began to teach that baptism should only be for adults. Others accepted his beliefs. They met in secret and re-baptized each other, even though they had been baptized as infants in the state church.

This group was referred to by two names.

Some called them Mennonites, after their founder. Others gave them the name Anabaptist, which means re-baptizers.

Their belief in adult baptism, separation of church and state, and non-violence was considered radical. They were persecuted by both Protestants and Catholics. Many were tortured and killed. The list of Mennonite Martyrs numbers in the thousands.

Who are these people? How did they get to Tellico Plains? Why do they choose to live this way?

In time, many from this group made their way to the United States seeking a place to escape persecution and live in peace with their neighbors.

Many of the locals refer to these peopleas “The Amish.” In fact, they are not Amish.

They are Old Order Mennonites.

Most Mennonites, while holding to the teachings of Menno Simons, have embraced technology. One group has not. These are

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the Old Order Mennonites. David Habegger, one of the ministers in the Tellico Community, explains: “Jesus lived a life of simplicity and humility. He was not focused on the world but on the Kingdom of God. As His followers, we feel we need to follow his example by also living a simple, humble life with God’s Kingdom being the focus.”

The Old Order Mennonites moved into our area in 2002. A group from Scottsville, Kentucky were joined by others in purchasing a farm in Polk County near Delano. Their aim was to allot each family approximately 20 acres on the farm and create a close knit community of Christ followers.

Soon people from Polk and surrounding counties began travelling to the Mennonite farm to purchase fresh grown vegetables and fruit as well as homemade baked and canned goods.

When most of the farms were filled in Delano, the group purchased a second farm near Englewood. In 2014 the Delano farm was once again in need of additional space.

Marlin Rhodes and another man were

appointed as a land committee to seek to purchase a third farm. They acquired a 550 acre farm near Tellico Plains.

Marlin Rhodes, his wife and eight children were the first family to move to the new property.

They moved, September 8, 2015, into a dilapidated old house that already existed on the farm. They were soon joined by five other families. These six families were asked to create a community where none had existed before. Marlin began work on his house in October and moved in the following February. Houses, barns, a meeting house, a one room school and a farm market were all under construction. The six families were assisted by brethren from Delano and Englewood. The farm market was opened in 2016.

Today, there are 12 families living on the farm.

There is enough land to eventually accommodate 25 families. The individual farms are laid out like a patch work quilt stretching across the 550 acres.

One of these is the Meeting House.

Mennonite communities have plural ministers. There are two ministers in Tellico, David Habegger and Marcus Martin. They were chosen from among the brethren. Each Sunday morning every person in the community comes to the meeting house for 2 ½ hour worship service. Most Sundays the service is followed by a fellowship meal.

A one room school stands next to the meeting house. Mennonite children attend school for eight years. A 1972 United States Supreme Court ruling allowed the Amish and Mennonites to cease formal education after eighth grade. A member of the community is chosen as teacher. The school term begins on the Tuesday following Labor Day and ends in April. The Mennonites do not observe holidays and the students attend school every day including Christmas.

The Old Order Mennonites are deeply religious, live close to the land, work hard, value humility, dress modestly, help their neighbors and are non-violent. They believe this is the life the Bible teaches them to lead. They do not use electricity and rigidly abstain from most technology believing it might lead them into the world and distract from their focus on following Jesus and His teachings.

The third place central to community life, the one most seen by the public, is the farm market. Each morning of the week, except Sunday, the various farm families bring the produce they wish to sell that day to the basement of the market. Each has an area reserved. The market managers catalog and price the produce then take it upstairs for the public to purchase. Those purchases sustain the Mennonite families.

In addition to the family farm, there are three other central places in Mennonite life.

Every man among them takes responsibility for one or more tasks to benefit the

community. For instance, Norman Martin has taken on the task of “trying.” He serves as the horticulturist of the group. Norman “tries” growing a variety of plants to see which are best suited to the soil and climate. They have discovered even peanuts and rice will flourish in the Tellico soil.

A visit to the Tellico Farm, watching families toiling in the fields, informs you that these Mennonites are an industrious people. Visiting their homes and learning about their community lets you know they are also ingenious people As for the beards and bonnets. The men do not shave their beards because Isaiah prophesized that Jesus would have his beard plucked out at the time of the crucifixion (Isaiah 50:6). They reason, if Jesus had a beard they should have one as well. The tradition of the bonnet is based on 1 Corinthians 11.

There Paul says a woman should have her head covered when she prays. The Mennonites do not use the word bonnet. Instead, they refer to it as a covering.

While the Mennonites feel called to live apart from the world, that does not mean they do not want to help their neighbors or share their faith with others. They welcome seekers.

If someone wants to embrace their faith and adopt their lifestyle, they would be welcomed.

The process would not be instantaneous, but it is possible. One seeker, Sarah Graziano, a teenaged girl from Georgia, has spent a portion of her summer living with a family on the Tellico farm. “I love this life,” she said.

When asked, “Why?” she was quick with her response. “I love these people. They are warm and welcoming. I admire their faith and even enjoy working in the fields. I want to be a Mennonite!”

David Habegger offers another thought.

“Each of us are called to be as a city on a hill,” he noted. “I would hope any Christian reading about our lives and faith might be encouraged to take one step more in their walk with Jesus, wherever He might lead.”

The days of summer are beginning to wane.

Soon the hills of East Tennessee will be awash with color. You might think the season for gardens has passed for another year. It has not! There still is time to visit the Tellico Community Farm Market.

The Farm Market is located at 1472 Fairview Road in Tellico Plains. The hours of operation are 9-5, Monday through Saturday. The market is open April through November.

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