Farragut Life Summer 2018

SUMMER 2018

A magazine for the people of Farragut, West Knoxville & surrounding communities.

Stephanie Cobb

A Cut Above The Rest

Premier Eyecare

Focused On Farragut

Jonathan Miller

Designing Timeless Architecture

Bill Lee

A Heart To Serve Tennessee

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Contents

features Andy Page

Taking Oak Ridge Associated University Further Together

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Grand Opening

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Avalon’s Derby Party

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Sequoyah

Their Life Story

Birthplace Museum Multi-Million Dollar Exhibit Is Complete

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Fall Flavors To Warm You Up With

Jonathan Miller:

ARCH I T E CU RE & D E SI GN

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departments 8 From The Publisher 19 East Tennessee Foundation 2018 Salute For A Cure 22 Farragut Chamber 25 Junior League’s East Tennessee Business Hall Of Fame 48 Day Trip Hot Springs, A Hot Destination

Healthy Hasselback Potatoes

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72 We Love It! Harry arry Burn’s History Changing Vote

4th Of July Fun INDOOR S'MORES AND SOME MORE OPTIONS

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PUBLISHER

The Bingham Group Chelsea Harris-Bowlin, Sequoyah HS & UT Alumni-Current UT Cheerleading Coach with her Soaring Height Cheerleading Team, "The Rubies" at the 2018 Summit National Championship in Orlando.

This being a 1st year of cheering for some of the girls made the celebration of scoring "0" deductions at competition spectacular! Pictured left to right: Tina Harris, Aspen Burton, Kelsey & Kathryn Bingham, Coach Chelsea Harris-Bowlin, Gretchen & Ellie Titlow and Jenna Moore

From Th e Pu blish er

Art Director Abby Swabe Graphic Designers Lisa Bingham Becky Brooks Abby Swabe

Summer is here, and I couldn’t be more excited! My girls are out of school and the air is warm.

It’s busy but at an enjoyable pace with work, time at the pool, cheerleading, vacation bible school and traveling. So many beautiful places here in Farragut to share summertime fun with family and friends.

Contributing Writers Sydnee Brashears Ryan Moyers Jennifer Porterfield CeCe Owens

Farragut’s own Dr. Brent Fry celebrated his 20th year of Optometry with the opening of the New Premier EyeCare Clinic, check out the feature on this hometown hero. Congratulations to Dr. Fry, the best of the best.

Cover Photo Stephanie Cobb

If you’re looking for a fun getaway, we feature camping in this issue. Whether you’re an avid camper or beginner, you will find the best camping destinations in East Tennessee. Don’t miss the S’mores recipes, the all-time best camping dessert. And for another HOT destination close to home, a trip to Hot Springs, North Carolina is the perfect fit. It’s a chance to experience the Appalachian Trail, great restaurants and wonderful lodging. Planning a 4th of July trip, party or cookout, this issue is loaded with great recipes for America’s Celebration of Independence.

We also feature a candidate for Tennessee Governor by introducing you to Bill Lee, a man of great faith and vision. It is an honor to share the stories of those with a true heart of service to others. It was a special time for me recently catching up with Andy Page of ORAU. Check out this feature to learn more about his story and quest to take ORAU to the next level.

Award-Winning Architect and Designer, Jonathan Miller shares his craftsmanship with us in this issue. He is an inspiration, sure to make you dream of designing your oasis at home.

Additionally in this issue, we continue the appreciation for creative arts with a feature on photographer, Stephanie Cobb who captures a unique beauty in a timeless platform.

If you want to make sure your home is protected while you’re gone, there’s no better insurance agent than Josh Hemphill. After less than a decade of service to the Farragut area he’s not only one of the top State Farm Insurance Agents in the country, he’s also won an international award with the help of his team.

Thanks for all of our advertisers, readers and sponsors, we really appreciate you.

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President Lisa Atkins Bingham

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND 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 20 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 and the company responsible for the event. “We have 20+ 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!”

VIA TICKETS Enjoy Gourmet Southern Fare featuring some of the best flavors and ON SALE cuisine of East Tennessee. Enjoy “hint” of Orange Tea and Balloon Fiesta $125 A PERSON inspired Mocktails. The all you can enjoy menu includes hot & cold

hor d’oeuvres, numerous entrees, vegan options, snacks and amazing desserts.

Intimate Atmosphere • Gourmet Southern Fare • Meet and Greet with Pilots • Reserved Parking www.monroelifeballoonfiesta.com 865-523-5999

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Jonathan Miller Architecture is sought-after as a designer of elegant Farmhouse Estates and other legacy home designs.

The Best Kept Secret in Town?

THE SECRET IS GETTING OUT… We might have a “renowned architect” in our midst.

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is name is Jonathan Miller, and the work he does is being admired all over the Southeast by sophisticated clientele who appreciate the finest things.

They understand the world of business, custom residential architecture, international interior design, the fine art world — and the level of custom home design they can get from the talent of Jonathan Miller Architecture.

Now, instead of Knoxville homeowners going to big cities to acquire top-shelf residential architectural services, big city

folks are starting to look in Knoxville for Jonathan Miller. Residents in places like Nashville, Atlanta and Birmingham are beginning to understand Knoxville is the place to find an architect.

These people appreciate how their experience and vision are expressed through the design collaboration between themselves and Jonathan. The experience is similar to that provided by the famous guys in big cities.

Some examples of this collaborative effort between Jonathan and his clients are presented in the magnificent home spaces pictured on these pages.

TO THE EXPERIENCED EYE, THESE HOMES ARE TRULY UNIQUE. THEY ARE THE PLACE WHERE AN OWNER’S TASTES AND EXPERIENCE RESIDE AND FLOURISH.

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THESE HOMES ARE SPECIAL…JUST LIKE THE FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN THEM. JMA’s approach to architecture blends design principles from historic architecture with the practicality of contemporary space planning. This balance of aesthetics and functionality creates homes that are both beautifully traditional and livable for today’s culture. From initial client meetings to the completion of their dream home, Jonathan Miller Architecture and Design focuses on taking care of clients in all areas of the design and construction process.

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Jonathan is most gratified seeing clients satisfied with their new homes or special places and seeing his talented employees grow in their careers. With nearly 30 years of experience, Jonathan listens to the needs and desires of his clients and transforms those aspirations into the design of a beautiful dream home. His talent and expertise enables him to create artful, sensible and timeless designs. Jonathan excels at caring for clients and creating their legacies.

One homeowner says, “Once you have lived in one of Jonathan’s homes for a while, you begin to realize you are living in a house that was DESIGNED. You start to see things that were PLANNED…the way the light comes through the house in the morning… the different sizes and positions of the windows…the size of the rooms… the views from one room to another and the way they open onto each other. You start to think…how did Jonathan KNOW that?”

“I did not know what I was getting when I moved into the home. But after living here for 10 years, I get it now. I appreciate it every day. I learned a lot, and I would never build another home without Jonathan.”

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• 2015 Southern Living Home Plans - Cypress Lake • Symphony Show Homes: 2008, 2011, 2013 • HBAGK Parade of Homes: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 • Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America, 2007 Graduate

Once you live in rooms and designed outdoor spaces like these, you come to value them as your own. They serve as a platform for you to express your own personality in the space. You understand.

You get it.

of the Professional Development Program in New York, NY • New Old House Magazine • 2006 National Winner - Traditional Building Design Challenge • 1994 Presidential Award for Environmental Leadership • Winner of the Pella Traveling Scholarship, 1988

Over time, these spaces become YOUR spaces…they are personal and intimate… and you will never go back. If you have to move…you want to recreate them…and where do you turn for that?

Well…there is a guy named Jonathan Miller in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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AUCTION

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A River Runs Through It, A Mountain Embraces It, Maintain The Legacy.

Live Auction: Saturday, June 30th at 10:30 AM Open House and Property Inspection Tours: Sunday, June 24th from 1-4 PM.

131 Acres subdivided into 8 exclusive estates. There are 6 waterfront tracts from 5 to 33 acres fronting from 350 to 600 feet on Little River. Property improved with new restored farm home with horse riding rink and all purpose barn. One of the most beautiful settings of pure running water, lush open grass and outstanding mountain vistas. Property is located at 3831 Davis Ford Road, 10 minutes from Maryville City and 15 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Property now open for inspection anytime. For more information and to watch a fly over video visit our website: alleyauction.com/09/little-river-property/

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Chris Blue with Pat Summitt advisory board member, Mary Ellen Brewington, Steve Brewington, and their guests

The

Voice WINNER CHRIS

BLUE 2018 Salute for a Cure Performed at The Pat Summitt Foundation’s

Tyler Summitt and former Lady Vols team members in attendance

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he Pat Summitt Foundation’s annual Salute for a Cure fundraising event was held on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The event was held at newly opened venue, The Press Room, located at 730 North Broadway, Knoxville, Tennessee. Over 380 guests attended and enjoyed a nicely prepared dinner, live auction, and performance

by Chris Blue, the 2017 winner of

Chris Blue with East Tennessee Foundation and The Pat Summitt Foundation staff

Karen Kinney, Coach Kyra Elzy, Annette Baddour Hill and Sherry Guthrie

NBC’s hit show “The Voice.” Before Blue’s performance, the program included updates about the Foundation from executive director, Patrick Wade, and a moving speech

by Coach Summitt’s son, Tyler Summitt.

Attendees enjoyed a private concert performed by Chris Blue, including his full band, back-up singers and dancers. He concluded his set with an epic performance of Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation.”

This event, organized by event chair Louise Frazier and her wonderful committee, raised $70,000 for the Foundation to help support its mission, which is focused on Alzheimer’s patient care, medical research and caregiver support. The committee has already started planning for the 2019 event.

If you would like to learn more about this event and The Pat Summitt Foundation, please visit www.patsummitt.org.

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A Cut Above the Rest Written By Ryan Moyers

You may have run into Stephanie Cobb here in Farragut, but what you may not know about her is her passion for photography. She got her first polaroid camera when she was five years old, and fell in love with taking pictures of her family and friends. Stephanie loves the outdoors and says six or seven years ago was when she found her true calling, she saw many beautiful nature pictures laid out in magazines, which made her want to make her own. This was where she found her love for macro photography: A style where all of the

shots are extremely close-up and usually of small objects. Her dynamic images range from beautiful flowers to the web of a spider, a creature which she loves more than most would. She loves all of the Earth’s creatures and wants to show us the beauty that God created, stating that she wants to show everyone the perfect, tiny worlds held within His creation. To pursue her passion, she is trying to jump-start her career into professional photography.

You can see more of her work on her Instagram: @scobb.photo.

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industries of different types and sizes currently not represented.”

The chamber is excited to welcome these new directors and thanks the entire board for their support and service.

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ummertime sees NO slowdown of activity for the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce. In keeping with the start of their new fiscal year on July 1, the Chamber will welcome five new directors and see a change of Executive Officers in 2018. The Nominating Committee for the Farragut West Knox Chamber’s 2018/19 Board reviewed multiple candidates through applications and interviews before presenting a slate to the current board for approval. The slate was presented to the membership in April and became official later that month.

Cory Beilharz, Christian Brothers Automotive; Bruce Giles, First Utility District; Angela Harvey, First Tennessee; and Kevin Human, Ricki’s Pet Depot, will each serve a three-year term. Katie Park, South East Bank will serve a one-year term.

The selection process was a difficult one, per the nominating committee. Board member and committee chair Darla Berdal said, “We were really pleased to have so much interest from so many outstanding candidates.

Each one was incredibly thoughtful in their applications and interviews; it made for a lot of discussion and tough decisions.” The board is “excited to have the perspective of

Change in Roles Front Office Manager, Suzanne Krygier, celebrated her one-year anniversary at the Chamber last month and was also thrilled to take on a new role as Executive Assistant.

During her first year, Krygier has been the “first face” of the Chamber office, greeting all members and visitors as well as managing a busy schedule for the chamber and its staff. This includes proactive coordination and management of the Chamber’s weekly scheduled business networkings. As of early April, the chamber was fully booked for networkings for 2018 and into 2019. On average, the Chamber hosts approximately 100 business events annually.

Krygier’s new role will include direct support of the President/CEO, daily bookkeeping, maintenance of the membership database, one-on-one membership support and continued volunteer coordination with the Chamber’s Ambassador team. The chamber also welcomed a new Front Office Manager, Susan Roberts, only days before their annual auction. Roberts is settling into her position and, as a new Farragut resident, is excited to become a part of the community getting to know the businesses the chamber serves.

2018/19 Board of Directors

Beth Ann Carter

Bruce Giles

Steven D Lipsey

Angela Harvey

Terry Rutherford

Keven Human

Katie Park

Sponsorship opportunities are available, and vendors are warmly invited to apply for a booth spot.

Contact the chamber directly at 865-675-7057 | www.farragutchamber.com | info@farragutchamber.com for details.

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The Junior Achievement Of East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame Written By Sydnee Brashears | Photography By Ben Moser

The volunteer spirit is something that Tennessee takes pride in. Whether it’s cleaning up after disasters like the Gatlinburg Fire or just reading to underprivileged children in the library, helping the less fortunate is what makes us who we are.

In order to celebrate and showcase those who’ve done the most, the Junior Achievement team in Tennessee created the East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame awards ceremony in 1989 to promote the ways that local members have influenced and improved the community around them. Only 90 people over the Hall of Fame’s 29-year cycle have earned this prestigious award.

The 2018 East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame awards ceremony is used to raise funds for the Junior Achievement foundation, which provides classes for kids K-12th grade in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and preparing to enter the workforce.

Between colleges costing 216% more than they did and all wages stagnating, a healthy financial knowledge and a steady job lined up are essential for today’s world. Junior Achievement of East Tennessee has reached nearly 330,000 students since its inception in 1969. 55,000 have participated in JA Biztown, a curriculum that teaches children how to be active in their community, allowing them to learn to operate banks, run restaurants and even vote for mayor. This allows them to engage in skills that will be used in everyday life when they grow.

This year, 4 people have been added to the East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame:

Mary Ellen Brewington, John Faris, Sondra Faris, and The Honorable Gary R. Wade.

Recognized for their significant contributions to the quality of life in East Tennessee, these four men and women were welcomed into the East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame with open arms and a delicious dinner of filet mignon, or salmon with orange saki butter and the master of ceremonies, Ted Hall.

Mary Ellen Brewington is a life-long resident of Knoxville, Tennessee. A secondgeneration business owner of Cherokee Distribution Company, a malt beverage distributor, Brewington is an active member of the community. Serving on several nonprofit committees like the Pat Summitt Foundation, Zoo Knoxville, United Way of Greater Knoxville, and Tennessee Women’s Forum, Brewington uses philanthropy and organization to improve East Tennessee.

One of her biggest passions is the luxury boutique she runs with her daughter, Nell, because she believes fashion can boost confidence and help a woman reach and project her authentic self. Brewington also enjoys spending time with her husband Steve and three children. She attends the St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral. She has recently celebrated the birth of her first grandchild.

John and Sondra Faris may not have started in Tennessee, but they’ve made it their home. The owners of Faris Properties in Clinton, the company runs and manages 48 McDonald’s establishments in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. They got their start working for McDonald’s when they were

16 in Massachusetts, and started their first McDonald’s in Lake City in 1985, after getting married. Over the years they’ve won several awards for their work in the community, including the Ronald McDonald Award and the Ray Kroc Golden Arch Award. They have four sons, and continue to be involved in their communities.

The Honorable Gary R. Wade has done much for both students and residents of East Tennessee. The Vice President and Dean of the Duncan School of Law founded the Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation, which awards 22 need-based scholarships a year to law students in Tennessee. When he’s not helping students, he’s helping the natural side of Tennessee.

Co-founder and chairman emeritus of the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has raised over $50 million since its inception in 1993. He is also the co-leader of Leadership Sevier. Wade and his wife, Sandy, are the proud parents of 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

There’s a reason Tennessee is known as the Volunteer state. With these four fine folks joining the East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame, they, and the state, are getting the recognition they deserve.

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Chef Omar Samawi And Water Into Wine Win Farragut Food and Wine Festival

By Sydnee Brashears SHOP FARRAGUT and the Town of Farragut presented the 9th Annual Farragut Food & Wine Festival again this year to rave reviews.

The Farragut Food & Wine Festival is an event of the Farragut Business Alliance aka SHOP FARRAGUT. Their mission is to positively impact Farragut’s economic growth by assisting new businesses, supporting and promoting existing businesses and, in coordination with the Town of Farragut, aiding in the economic development and promotion of the community.

The much anticipated evening brought more than 1,200 food lovers to 11240 Kingston Pike, area across from Farragut High School, for an evening of culinary arts from over 24 local restaurants and bakeries.

The festival introduced attendees to amazing flavors with a showcase of samples from each food provider that

could be paired with wine & beer, if desired.

The great line-up bringing those flavors to savor included Restaurant Linderhof, The Cutting Edge Classroom, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Seasons Café, Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, Citico of Wind River, Clean Eatz, Don Delphi’s Pancakes & Restaurant, Water Into Wine, Longhorn Steakhouse, Buddy’s BBQ and The Casual Pint just to name a few.

Attendees enjoyed general admission to walk around tasting the varied food vendors and beverages or the “VIB” admission to the Very Important Bites tent offering a sit-down 4 course plated tasting from different Chefs.

The VIB tent paired each food selection with a wine as volunteers were available to provide details on the chef selections and beverage pairings. All festival attendees were given a rate card upon entrance for scoring the tastings, each card was submitted and tabulated to determine the winning Taste of Farragut.

Last year’s winner, Seasons.

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FREE EVENT

Food is not all there was to be enjoyed at this event, Live music entertained from the center of the festival where a tent with banquet style seating was available.

There was something for all ages to enjoy and the festival setting allowed attendees to enjoy family, friends and even make new friends from Farragut and the surrounding region.

The 9th Annual Farragut Food & Wine Festival closed with a celebration for the winning dish, Prime Rib Crostinis by Water Into Wine, Bistro & Lounge located at 607 N. Campbell Station Rd. Also voted Best Wine Menu in Knoxville, Water Into Wine offers a full bar, local craft beers, artisan food pairings in addition to fresh cocktails and over 100 wines that change monthly. The mission at Water Into Wine is to provide a warm, cozy, social lounge and eatery which promotes relationships, connection opportunities and local patronage, all while offering the enjoyment of wine and artisan food pairing in the heart of the community.

Congratulations to Owner, Candace Viox and Chef Omar Samawi on being the Taste of Farragut!

STAGE SCHEDULE: Terraplane Drifters 3:00 | Doug and Mike 4:00 Luke Pennington Trio 5:00 | Smokin’ Section 6:15 Mighty Blue 7:30 | Mystic Rhythm Tribe 8:45 | Jam 9:30

Coming quickly is the RED WHITE & BLUES JAM II at the West End Shopping Center. 6 bands will entertain the crowd with all sorts of BLUES between 3 - 10pm in a parking lot full of you all! All types of retail to services vendors are being sought including food trucks!

(A special Town permit is required).

Someone is wishing to trade Buddy’s BBQ for a Grayson BMW.

Last year over 800 folks enjoyed the inaugural event and more anticipated, as word has gotten out!

This event is FREE to the public!

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moments in his career that defined how he would later lead the ranks at ORAU.

ANDY PAGE:

Taking ORAU Further Together “Further together” is more than an organizational motto for ORAU President and CEO Andy Page—it’s how he believes success in life or in business is attained.

Throughout Page’s career, which includes 25 years of service in the Marine Corps, he has finessed a leadership style that emphasizes teamwork and relies on unleashing the power of ORAU’s employees, researchers, scientists and students to solve some of the nation’s most challenging scientific problems.

Before accepting his appointment as ORAU’s president in 2009, Page honed his skills as a team builder and leader in the honored tradition of the U. S. Marine Corps through progressively accepting greater roles and responsibilities as part of his service. Serving as an Infantry Officer in the Marine Corps Fleet Marine and Security Forces plus high level staff assignments at Headquarters Marine Corps, and as deputy branch head of amphibious ships and programs on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon, Page believes it was certain

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One of the most exciting and focused times in Page’s career in the Marine Corps was being a part of the first special operations capable Marine Expeditionary Units deployed to the Mediterranean shortly following a fatal bombing of the Marine barracks at the Beirut International Airport.

His unit’s mission was to be involved with over the horizon noncombatant evacuation operations, amphibious raids and peacekeeping efforts off the coast of Lebanon after 241 U.S. service men and women were killed in the Beirut bombing, 220 of those being Marines.

“Being involved in operations like this one required performing at the highest level of security and operating as nothing less than a high functioning team,” Page said. “We were suddenly thrust into a very high tempo

of operations and required to conduct any number of special operations to fit new mission profiles after the bombing in Beirut. The urgency and importance of the deployment and preparation for its missions created a special bond of teamwork in my unit which I have never forgotten”.

Recalling that experience, Page reminisced on the somber time his unit had a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter crash into the ocean while training for one of these new special operations. Of the 19 on board, 14 Marines and the Battalion’s Navy Chaplain were killed.

“We only had a day to recover the deceased and their equipment, Page recalled. “The next morning we had to be ready to do the mission again.”

What stays with him today was in the pre-dawn darkness of that morning, seeing one of the Marines who survived the crash,

ORAU’s CEO and President Andy Page (third in from left) joined ORAU as vice president and director of ORAU’s National Security and Emergency Management Program in 1999. He also managed ORAU’s counterterrorism readiness programs for other government agencies.

a Satellite Radio Operator, laden down with all his radio and tactical equipment standing in the helicopter team ready to go again. After this young Marine had barely survived the fatal crash the day before, he was ready to participate in the same operation the next day.

“He was the first one in line,” Page recalls.

“Because I was there when we rescued him the day before, I think I was the only one who recognized him as one of the crash victims. I put my arms around him and asked if he was okay and he said, ‘just fine, SirSemper Fi (Always Faithful).’ That Marine’s dedication, courage and commitment to our unit and mission has always stayed with me as the one of the best examples of leadership I witnessed during my service-- and it didn’t come from a high ranking general or staff non-commissioned officer, but from a Private First Class Radio Operator.

Page said this taught him that leadership and inspiration can, and usually does, come from any level of an organization and can be manifested in the simplest of ways. Through these mission-focused experiences, he learned that teamwork is the best solution to solving a problem, which is the leadership style he upholds at ORAU. Today as president and CEO, Page provides comprehensive oversight, strategic direction

and leadership for ORAU and its diverse set of missions involving STEM workforce development, scientific assessment, worker health, environmental management and radiological emergency response. A part of ORAU’s mission involves providing support to a myriad of government programs, such as ORAU’s flagship contract with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

ORAU also supports the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and DOE national labs including Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Energy Technology Laboratory. In 2017, ORAU was awarded the Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) Champion Award for its demonstrated leadership, contributing to economic development, developing advanced technology and promoting collaborative efforts.

Beyond taking ORAU employees to their greatest potential, Page encourages a company-wide attitude of altruism through community service initiatives. Since 2001, ORAU has contributed 416,000 books to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Additional community projects that ORAU has made a priority in 2017 included building and sponsoring its third Habitat for Humanity house in Anderson County and contributing $100,000 toward the building of a Peace Pavilion for the International

Friendship Bell. ORAU celebrated its 10th year of Extreme Classroom Makeover in 2018, which provides $25,000 in technology and classroom upgrades to an East Tennessee teacher. Since the program’s inception, ORAU has provided $336,000 in Extreme Classroom Makeovers to area schools. Through ORAU’s Education Grants program, $487,000 has been awarded in the past 15 years to local teachers for funding educational projects that enrich STEM programs. In March, ORAU partnered with ORISE and the Oak Ridge Rotary Club to package 20,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. This year, however, Page said he is most excited about finding new ways to empower employees.

“I’d really like to give employees more latitude to question those above them and voice concerns. I want to ensure them that their ideas are being heard,” Page said. “I still remember what that Radio Operator taught me from my Marine Corps days: that leadership and inspiration can come from any and every level of the organization.”

Page lives in West Knoxville with his wife, Cheryl, five dogs and a cat. In his spare time, he is the logistician and pay master for “The Page Family Shameless Princess Tours” at Disney World with his granddaughter Annabel and all the other “princesses” in the family. He also likes to spend time at his beach house in North Carolina.

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Celebrating Our Country’s Birthday When decorating for the Fourth of July, we like to keep things simple. My girls and I opt out of springing for elaborate displays, choosing a family project approach. They cut out cheese stars for the hotdog display while I create a pot of red geraniums from the garden. Accenting with white and blue hydrangea for a perfect table display. Batterypowered string lights and several American flags complete the look. Together, we make cupcakes and layered fruit desserts to incorporate our holiday enthusiasm. With our backyard bonanza ready, we welcome family and friends to celebrate America’s Birthday! The mix of generations present bring reflection to the history that brought us here united as one nation under God. A reminder given to all with the use of my vintage postcard collection to marry the old and the new.

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GREAT PLATES

New to Avalon Golf and Country Club, T-Prime Steak & Seafood is located at the Golf Clubhouse and features a range of sophisticated appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. T-Prime is currently featuring a juicy steak and succulent lobster plate. Be sure to pair it with your favorite glass of wine—the Country Club has an impressive wine list sure to please any discerning palate!

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t may not of been Churchill Downs, but Avalon Golf & Country Club in Lenoir City was the place to be for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. From the mint julep, amazing southern fare including shrimp and grits to the incredible derby decorations completed by the event centerpiece, an oversized television screen. Ladies in fine hats, printed racing programs and the red carpet treatment greeted each guest, it was a true Kentucky Derby Experience. Avalon Golf & Country Club utilized their incredible staff, renovations and new additions to transport every guest over 266 miles to Churchill Downs for this event.

New owners, Tony & Kim Hollin, have

transformed the Avalon experience into something spectacular, with the addition of T-Prime Steak and Seafood restaurant offering amazing dining in a beautiful atmosphere for both members and non-members. The resort style Avalon Pool & Patio is not only breathtaking in beauty but offers members poolside dining and live music. Wedding, Event & Banquet services are now available with top notch customer service. Seasonal events like the Derby Party and Mother’s Day Brunch are becoming the talk of the town, find out about future events on the Avalon Golf & Country Club Facebook page.

Changes didn’t stop at the Clubhouse, they extend to the golf course as well with the

arrival of a new fleet of golf carts. The Shark (Greg Norman) Experience is exclusive to the area at Avalon Golf & Country Club allowing each golfer connection with the course in a modern and social way. The golf carts provide distance to pin measurement, hole flyovers, pro tips, music and entertainment customized for each golfer with just the push of a button.

There is something to enjoy at every season, new traditions starting and old ones getting an upgrade. The passion of Tony & Kim Hollin has become the pride and joy of the area. The place to be all year is Avalon Golf & Country Club, experience it for yourself at www.avalongolf.com.

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BIRTHPL ACE MUSEUM

SEQUOYAH BY CARLYLE URELLO 1988 TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM

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FATHER, SOLDIER, SILVERSMITH, STATESMAN AND CREATOR OF THE CHEROKEE WRITING SYSTEM.

ALL NEW MUSEUM EXHIBIT Open Year Round Monday - Saturday: 9 - 5 Sunday Noon: 5pm

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The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore opened in 1986 to promote the understanding and appreciation of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians history and culture. The centerpiece being the life and contributions of Sequoyah, creator of the Cherokee Writing System. While enlisted in the War of 1812, Sequoyah became to understand the power of written word. After the war, with no ability to read or write himself, Sequoyah started his work to create a writing and writing system for the Cherokee language. In 1821, after 12 years of work, Sequoyah introduced his syllabary to the Cherokee people. Within months thousands of Cherokee became literate. By 1828 they were publishing the “Cherokee Phoenix�, the first national bilingual newspaper. Sequoyah was awarded a silver metal by the Cherokee Nation for his contributions and service to the Cherokee people, a dedication he continued as a statesman and diplomat until his death.

For the past thirty years, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum has successfully promoted this history, the continued goal of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for the museum.

The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum has completed the major renovation that began last year. The new museum experience includes the latest audio-visual technology bringing the Cherokee Nation and the man, Sequoyah to life. Innovative exhibits are now enjoyed within the two main theaters, assorted audio-visual programs throughout and life-cast figures created from living models to present Sequoyah in age progression from 10 years old to about 45 years of age. The new collection of artifacts and engaging exhibits illustrates the forward thinking of this great man and takes each visitor back in time unfolding history. www.sequoyahmuseum.org

The 2.7 Million Dollar Renovation Is Complete!

Advanced media technologies and electronics enhance visitors’ enjoyment of this all new exhibit. It portrays the Cherokee life and the legacy of Sequoyah in an all new multi-million dollar remodeled museum open now! The modern museum includes videos, dioramas, new additions to the Native American artifacts, paintings and interactive tools telling the story of this great man and the Cherokee Indian people.

Sequoyah Events Sequoyah Remembrance Day August 5, 12:30 - 4pm

Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta September 1 & 2, 2 - 10pm

The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum will observe Sequoyah Remembrance Day on Sunday, Aug.5, 2018 from 12:30-4 p.m. with free admission to the Museum. Cherokee artisans will be on hand to demonstrate their skills and art. This is a day to remember the man, Sequoyah, who gave the Cherokee people their own written language.

Sequoyah Remembrance Day is celebrated the first Sunday of August every year.

The museum is going to host a new event this year, the 6th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta. Over 20 Hot Air Balloon pilots!

The Balloon Fiesta has many wonderful events over the course of Labor Day Weekend, such as tethered balloon rides, craft stations and activities for the kids. Each day ends at dusk with a beautiful Balloon Glow to music! This event is a fundraiser for CASA Monroe. www.monroelifeballoonfiesta.com

27th Annual Cherokee Fall Festival

September 8 & 9, Hours 10am - 5pm The Cherokee Festival holds many artisans making crafts such as basket weaving, traditional Native American food, and music and dance from the tribes. There are also lectures to listen to about the history of the Cherokee.

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CATTLE FARMER, BUSINESSMAN, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER, AND SEVENTH GENERATION TENNESSEAN Bill Lee has always had a heart for serving others. At one point in his life, he even believed he was destined to become a missionary...until a wise man told him that perhaps the best place for him to serve, for him to make a difference, was right at home in his family business.

As a result of this advice, Bill poured his heart and soul into not only his business, but also his family and his community, always with the intent of making life better for those around him. His strength of character is truly

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remarkable given the hardships he and his family have endured – a strength of character powered by his faith in God. Bill was born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee, the son of a son of a farmer. His grandfather only had about a third-grade education, but Bill’s father and uncle went off to Vanderbilt, got degrees and came back home to start Lee Refrigeration Company. Being the older brother, his dad ran the business, and it began to take off from a small mom and pop company to something far bigger.

Things were going fine for Bill, who also went off to college before coming home to join the family business. He met the first love of his life, Carol Ann, while backpacking in Yellowstone National Park. They married and had four children – Jessica, Jacob, Caleb and Sarah Kate. On a family vacation back to Yellowstone to share the land of their youth with their kids, Bill recalls experiencing the best day of his life. The day was filled with family fun and adventure and culminated with a chance to view one of Bill’s favorite animals – mountain goats.

On that journey, Carol Ann remembered a passage about mountain goats from the Book of Job, which Bill jokingly admits is not a book of the Bible he reads very often.

Job, a good and faithful servant of God, is beset by numerous tragedies to test his faith.

When Job asks God, “Why me?” God responds and says, “Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me…Do you know when the mountain goats give birth?” (Job 38:3; Job 39:1, NIV) Bill had no idea this passage spoken to him on the best day of his life would soon help him get through the worst day of his life.

A few weeks after their family vacation, Bill was driving home from work. Lee Company was growing exponentially, his oldest daughter was off on a mission trip and, on this particular day, he pulled into the family farm to the sight of his twin boys playing as four-year-old Sarah Kate and his wife rode off on a horse. Bill honked and waved at them, never expecting his life was about to change forever.

Shortly thereafter, he found his young daughter wandering alone in a field. There had been an accident. The horse had thrown both riders, and while Sarah Kate escaped unharmed, Carol Ann was badly injured. Bill describes the experience as being like having a glass vase drop to the pavement – you look at it, and you know you can never put it back together again. Later, as he sat at the hospital with her in a coma, he pulled out his Bible and turned to the same passage she’d read to him only weeks prior and thought, “God is the same on the worst day of my life as on the best day. Only my

Bill Lee and his family during a mission trip to Uganda. circumstances have changed.” He did not understand it or like it, but he knew there were lessons learned and insight gained from hardships and that they would only serve to strengthen him.

One of these lessons Bill learned at Carol Ann’s gravesite. He was sitting there as the marble marker with her name on it was installed and wondered to himself what she would say if she were there with him. He knew immediately she would say there are only two things in the world that mattered to her – that she knew Him, and that anybody else in the world knows Him because of her.

Bill walked out of the cemetery revitalized and knowing he needed to apply this principle to the rest of his life, no matter what might come.

Bill took a break from his company to focus on being a single dad, but tragedy was far from over. One day, his oldest daughter drove home from school in the middle of the day, took a gun and shot herself in the head. Bill found himself traveling down the same road to the same hospital where his wife had died, the helicopter carrying his daughter flying overhead, and he had no idea if she would survive.

Thankfully, his daughter did survive, and what could have been another great tragedy actually helped mend holes in their relationship. In fact, Bill is pleased to say he has a remarkable relationship with all his children – not in spite of the struggles they faced, but because of them.

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Bill met the second great love of his life, Maria, at his children’s school where she was a teacher. He says “ They already loved her.”

Bill eventually returned to the family company, making tough choices and through staunch determination, he repositioned the Lee Company for success to where they now have over 1,200 employees.

In addition to running a successful business and 1,000-acre cattle ranch, Bill has also been heavily involved in the community. He has mentored at-risk youth through YCAP and inmates through the Men of Valor prison

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ministry, and he has seen how good leadership is so desperately needed in education, criminal justice and workforce reform. Though our state has had powerfully great people to lead it in the past, Bill truly feels that Tennessee can be not just a great state but a leader in the nation.

All we need is the right man at the helm.

This is where Bill hopes his heart for serving others can someday soon serve the State of Tennessee. Just like the greatest leader of all, Jesus Christ, he believes what we need is

someone to serve our state. Someone with not only the proven leadership skills, but the heart and hope to take Tennessee to better places. When tragedy repeatedly struck Bill’s life, he could have shaken his fist up at heaven or given up, but instead, his heart and hope only grew. Now, he is not only a successful businessman and doting father and grandfather, but he found his second great love in his wife, Maria.

On the RV Bill and Maria recently took on the campaign trail, hitting 95 counties in 95 days, they printed Psalm 71:14 – “As for me, I will always have hope.” Bill’s never-ending hope and devoted reliance on his faith have helped him persevere through hardships some of us could never imagine, but it has also forged him into exactly the sort of leader who can not only bring hope, but spread hope, throughout Tennessee.

Leon Lee founded Lee Company in 1944. Today, Lee is a mechanical contracting, facilities and home services company with over 1,200 employees. Our home services include: heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, home security, home improvements, window replacement and appliance repair. We also offer facilities services and solutions for government, institutional, commercial, healthcare and industrial organizations.

• 2017 Top Workplace – The Tennessean

Among our many recognitions, Lee Company was recently honored by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America with the 2017 Contractor of the Year award and by the Tennessean newspaper as one of Tennessee’s Top Workplaces.

• 2017 Nashville Business Journal Fast 50

• 13 Excellence in Construction Awards from the Greater Tennessee and North Alabama Associated Builders and Contractors Chapters • 2017 Residential Contractor of the year from ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)

• 2017 Sizzle Awards: Best Electrician, Best Plumbing and Best Heating and Air provider in Williamson County

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SUCCESS How do you define Success?

The most common answer would be financial; it’s all about money right? However, often the response is that of happiness being the true definition of success. While we all might have similar answers, the paths taken individually are different. That is exactly the concept that inspired board game creators, Jason & Tiara Evans, of Knoxville to invent “Success.”

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uccess is a family game for two to eight players. The game’s concept was developed to illustrate how Success is defined differently in each person’s life. One path may be to become an investor and own a car, another may be to get married, have kids and one may be to have a combination of it all. The board game allows players to fantasize about the different paths leading to success, the objective being to become the first player to acquire eight success pieces on their Success Combination Card.

The game is not only aptly named Success but is achieving it, as well, awarded the 2018 American Small Business Champion

by SCORE and Sam’s Club. The game is available in over 30 educational stores and

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used in over 85 educational programs.

Concord Christian School in Farragut, just to name one, utilizes the game as a financial and career teaching tool. Locally, Success Board Game can be found at Smart Toys and Books, where creator Jason Evans holds monthly game nights, or online at www.jaz-ehousegames.com.

Money, Money, Money- managing your money is key to play in the game The Bank of Success teaches financial responsibility no matter the amount is the best practice along the path of Success.

Moving around the board, players land on the many different variables that effect the path of success. Travel, cell phone bill, speeding ticket, etc.

The path is never straight in the game or real life.

Success Cards cover the many combinations available on the path to success. Education, Charity, Family, New Car, Investment, etc. It takes eight cards to fill your Success Combination Card.

With a roll of the dice, your game piece moves around the board as you collect, discuss and negotiate to fill your Success Combination Card.

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The Best of East Tennessee

By Sydnee Brashears

Camping in Tennessee is a time-honored tradition, to take in the natural beauty of our Smoky Mountains and the changing leaves in the fall that would leave Vermont jealous.

When you live in the city, however, it can be hard to know which camping spots are best for a family trip, an overnight or just a quick hike through the woods. Here’s a quick list of the best places to enjoy nature whenever you feel the need to get out there, but not too far from home.

One of the most popular campsites in East Tennessee is called Cades Cove. Located just 11 miles from Townsend, the campground is open year-round with check-in starting at 11 am. Not only is it beautiful and populated with Tennessee wildlife such as white-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes and turkeys, it also has a great historical value to Tennessee. The Native American Cherokee tribe used to hunt at Cades Cove, and the settlers of the area left behind the most var-

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ied historical buildings concentrated in the Smoky Mountains! Offering everything from RV camping spots to tents, you can rough it however you feel comfortable.

Also in Townsend is the Little River Campground. Recently under new management, the park boasts fishing, camping, a newly redesigned bathhouse, as well as WiFi and mature trees. With day passes from $15, the Little River is the perfect little spot in the Smokies.

Hidden in Tellico, meanwhile, is a place called Indian Boundary. Considered the Crown Jewel of Cherokee forest, Indian Boundary is an 87-spot campground that boasts a variety of activities like swimming, fishing, biking and wildlife observation. Only open from April to November, it costs $10 a night to stay at any standard electricity-supplied space.

One of my favorite spots in Crossville is called Deer Run RV Resort. Open year-

round with a $10 refundable gate fee, Deer Run RV Resort is gorgeous no matter the weather. With an enormous lake for fishing, swimming and waterboarding, a pool, as well as access to a communal shower and activities planned by staff throughout the day, Deer Run RV Resort is a great place to bring the family. And you don’t need an RV, either – they offer places for tent camping as well as cabins. There are limited hiking trails, but this is a place to sit and enjoy yourself by the water.

Other family-friendly parks include the Norris Dam State Park that offers several lengths of hiking trails, several pull-ins and nearby attractions like the Museum of Appalachia.

Not including the $5 non-refundable reservation fee, the campground at Norris Dam costs between $15-$27 a night depending on where you stay. This park does include a laundromat, so you can stay long after the first socks get muddy. If you prefer climbing over hiking, The Obed Lilypad on the Cumberland Plateau is a climber’s paradise and inexpensive at $5 a night. Though it sits on private land, the Obed Lilypad is open to all those who want to tackle Tennessee’s rocky top.

If you want a splashing good time, Tennessee has plenty of waterfalls, creeks and bends to keep you cool in our famously humid summers. Down in Hiwassee, the Gee Creek Campground in Hiwassee/Ocoee State

Scenic River State Park offers a cool swim, a fishing area and even rafting. It is a primitive campground, however, catering to tent users. Depending on how many people are in your party, campsites can be anywhere from $30-$80 a night. If you want something water-related that’s a little more exciting, Nolichucky Gorge on the Nolichucky River near the Tri-cities has the answer. Offering tubing, swimming and its signature whitewater rafting in late spring, Nolichucky Gorge can either be relaxing or exciting depending on what you’re looking for. Nolichucky Gorge also offers places for RVs and offers cabins if you want the outdoors to stay out.

If you’re only looking to stay for the day, it’s $4 per person, and if you want an overnight, prices range from $11.50 a person (kids for $5) to $219 a night for the deluxe family cabin that sleeps 14.

But maybe a relaxing day trip isn’t what you want in a camping experience. Maybe you’re looking for a classic, overnight, backpacking, roughing it experience worthy of stories by the fire both in and outside the house. Given our proximity to the Appalachian Trail, you’re in luck. With over 50 miles of trails, Frozen Head State Park in the Cumberland Mountain offers 10 backcountry sites for backpackers and adventurers. The rates are between $8 and $35 a night. They ask that no one hikes a trail at night, due to the obvious risks involved. For night hiking, the Big South Fork National Park, also on the Cumberland Plateau, offers trails ranging from 11-55 miles for all levels of backpackers. A backcountry permit is required, however, and can be obtained for $5 depending on how many people will be traveling together. Open year-round, the park has no entrance fees.

No matter what your skill, or what you want out of your camping experience, there’s a park for you. Whether you’re an experienced backpacker or an RV owner hoping to enjoy the outdoors, there’s a park for you. Whether you want to whitewater raft or take a tubing cruise, there’s a park for you. Take advantage of the beautiful outdoors of Tennessee. The fantastic natural scenery is waiting.

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SOME MORE OPTIONS FOR YOUR

S’MORES

By Sydnee Brashears

Summer is the time for play, and though I’m sure your mother told you not to play with your food, that’s how these fun new s’more combinations came around. If you want to do something different with your toasty marshmallow this year, check out all these cool ways to do s’mores a little differently.

Salted Caramel S’mores For the decadent taste of salted caramel, replace the chocolate with caramel sauce and apply sea salt. A simple scruple for the sweet tooth in your family!

Hearty S’more For a s’more you don’t have to feel bad about eating for breakfast, slap in some maple bacon for a treat that’s just as nutritious as that breakfast bar you always eat.

Candied S’more Sometimes a s’more is just not sweet enough. If you want to add a little more fun to building a s’more, have a variety of

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small chocolate candies like Kit-Kats or Reeces Peanut Butter Cups instead of typical chocolate. They’re easy to buy in bulk, and if you have leftover Easter candy, what better way to use it?

Mexican S’more The sweet taste of a s’more can be overwhelming. To add a little kick to your s’more, sprinkle cinnamon and chili powder to the chocolate for a south-of-the-border smash of goodness.

Sacrilegious S’more If you like to push things, and you don’t mind stepping on a few s’more purist toes, one unusual but nevertheless interesting combination was brought to me by a friend who prefers to stay anonymous. Adding shredded cheddar cheese (just a pinch!) adds a sharp, salty flavor that I can’t deny is rather pleasant if you can get over the mere idea of adding cheese to a s’more. Try it if you’re feeling brave this summer!

There are a hundred different cool combinations for s’mores outside of the traditional.

What unusual ways have you used to kick off s’more season?

Directions • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lay out the crescent rolls so they’re not so frozen when you start working with them, as they need to be soft and malleable.

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S’MORES

By Sydnee Brashears

When I was younger, my favorite foods always involved fire- grilled chicken, hot dogs, and of course, s’mores. Given that you can’t typically set fire inside a house, these treats were understandably rare, and only in the summertime and the eve of fall. As I’ve gotten older, and my opportunity to roast marshmallows slims, I find myself longing for the comfort of an oozing sugary treat. For those of you who feel the same and want some more s’mores in your life, there is a solution. These delectable little desserts taste just like a summer evening, and will light up your mouth like a firefly. Best part of all? They’re easy as pie to make.

Ingredients (12 s’more pies) 2 cans of frozen crescent rolls 2-3 milk chocolate bars (Hershey’s™ works the best) 1 bag of small marshmallows* 1 butter stick (optional; to slather baking pan or iron skillet) *regular size can be used as a substitute, but be sure to compensate by acquiring more crescent rolls.

• Take out a pan and cover it with parchment paper, or slather it with a liberal amount of cooking spray or butter/margarine. This dessert is very sticky.

• Take out your marshmallows, chocolate, and (not-so-frozen) crescent rolls. Break off a piece of crescent roll, place one (1) square of chocolate, and two (2) tiny marshmallows. Swaddle them in crescent roll. Repeat until you run out of crescent rolls. (it’s always crescent rolls.)

• Place them on the baking sheet, then in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden.

• Let them cool a bit (typically 2-5 minutes) before removing them from the pan and onto a cooling tray.

• Serve them while warm. Like regular pies, they’re best when they burn the tongue.

May you and yours enjoy the Indoor S’mores!

On behalf of the Board of Directors, the chamber is excited to announce an inaugural day-long event coming to Farragut’s West End shopping center on Saturday, October 13, 2018, “Crafts & Ale.” This new event will feature fine arts and crafts available for purchase from multiple talented vendors and a showcase of craft ales from area brewers. The chamber is excited to have sponsor support from the Town of Farragut and Knoxville’s own Brewing & Distilling School.

In creating the concept, the Board’s fundraising committee and President/CEO Julie Blaylock wanted to offer a festival-like event that could be enjoyed by Farragut residents and people from across Knox County and beyond, as well as draw visitors to the Farragut area. The choice of the West End shopping center highlights the local businesses there, many of whom are chamber members, and offers easy access to Kingston Pike as a main thoroughfare.

In February 2018, the chamber and the community lost a very active member, Faris Ashkar of Artistic Designs. A woodworker who designed everything from delicate earrings to furniture to fully customized kitchen/cabinet installations, Ashkar had looked forward to helping launch the event. To honor his memory and talent, the Chamber renamed the event to “Crafts & Ale: The Faris A. Ashkar Memorial Craft Event.”

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Dr. Elizabeth Royal

In most communities one can find a local market, florist, physician, dentist and school serving as the foundation of life for residents. For Dr. Elizabeth Royal, it was the hometown pharmacist’s relationship with her grandparents that inspired her passion and career. Both of her grandparents experienced health issue questions that went unanswered by their doctor, the trusted source they sought was their community pharmacist.

After working in a compounding pharmacy and career shadowing in the industry, her life passion was awakened.

The University of Tennessee brought her to Knoxville, where she completed her undergraduate followed by four years earning her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Royal, as she is called, joined Belew Drug for her post graduate residency with a focus on hormone therapy, upon completion they offered her the pharmacist position of the new Choto location.

Growing up in Kingsport, she experienced the access to larger city amenities while enjoying the personal services of a small town, it is that similar lifestyle that she enjoys about Knoxville. The opportunity to work in franchise pharmacies did not interest Dr. Royal, she wanted to build relationships and have the time needed to effectively be a trusted source. At Belew Drug in Choto, she is able to have one on one relationships making her job of being the last check on medication easier. A pharmacist is the one individual that receives information from multiple doctors about a patient. Their job is to check for need, effectiveness, duplications and contradictions before dispensing medication. Dr. Royal provides excellent care in that area, getting to know her patients, their lifestyle and communicating with their doctors.

They love her at Belew Drug, the feeling is mutual as Dr. Royal has great pride in the programs offered. Belew Drug offers Precision PakTM, a multi-dose packaging system for medication. A nurse delivers the first pak, answering questions and providing instruction for use. All the patient has to do is tear off and take the

next pak. Each individual pak is labeled for date & time. This service and delivery are provided at no additional charge. Belew Drug also offers customized compounding including veterinary, hormone and pediatric medications.

Dr. Royal is enjoying her second year with Belew Drug, when not at work, she loves to read, hike, scrapbook and spend time with friends & family. She is fulfilling her passion daily and looks forward to meeting you, stop by today at Belew Drug Choto, 1616 Choto Markets Way, Knoxville, TN 37922.

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Hot Springs: the Hottest Destination Written By Sydnee Brashears

About 77 miles east of Knoxville, the hottest destination for retreat and healing can be found. Hot Springs, North Carolina has a rich history of being a center for healing and retreat. That history dates back to 2,500 B.C, when according to the petroglyphs found on Paint Rock, the presence of Native Americans can be traced. It is believed to be a stopping point for prayer on their way to the springs.

The Native Americans were the first to discover the 100-plus degree mineral water for which the Town of Hot Springs was named. Later in 1778, settlers from the colonies brought the sick over the mountains for the healing waters. By the 1800’s, three hotels were built to accommodate those who came for the clean mountain air and healing soak in the springs.

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the United States, having the perfect temperature for a comfortable soak.

Nature in it’s amazing ability heats the water that percolates deep enough into the earth’s crust as it comes into contact with hot rocks. Due to heated water holding dissolved solids, the hot springs have very high mineral content, everything from calcium to lithium.

The Hot Springs Resort and Spa and Broadwing Farms are the venues offering access to the hot springs water. The Resort has private tubs available for soaking by the hour. Broadwing Farm’s private hot tubs are available with rental of their mountain cabins. The choices for accommodations are plenty despite being a charming one gas station town. You will find the option of a cabin in the woods, hotel suite at the inn, lodging above the downtown shops or glamping in a luxury tent.

It’s a guaranteed good night of rest.

Once the healing waters have washed away the worries of life, you can retreat to the feeling of relaxation that defines this town.

From taking in nature, enjoying wonderful food, to the music and arts festivals, and great shopping. There are no malls or chain stores here, however, you will find an unique array of locally-owned shops to find crafts and gifts. Have a scoop of your favorite flavor at the old-fashion ice cream store. Taste the cuisine available in the local restaurants sure to treat any palette, from the soul food at Smoky Mountain Diner to the wine and dine at Mountain Magnolia Inn Restaurant.

There are fun experiences for people of all ages and interests. Hot Springs is not just unique for the natural hot waters of healing, the Appalachian Trail was built through the town over seven decades ago, making it the southernmost town through which the trail overlaps its streets. The

abundant services for the A.T. hikers includes the Hot Springs Library designed with a room for backpacks, free wifi, electronic charging stations and hiker services. Vacationers can enjoy spending a few hours on the Appalachian Trail with day-hiking opportunities, including the renowned 360 degree views of Max Patch, the Rich Mountain Fire Tower and Lover’s Leap. Easy of all, with the A.T. literally intertwined with the sidewalks, just take a stroll downtown.

Hot Springs is host to a variety of arts and culture events throughout the year. The “nestled in” the mountains location adds something special to the festivals of which draw speakers, artists, musicians, and more from all over the world. People are drawn to Hot Springs for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Hiking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding and a tradition of arts and crafts dating back to the settlers.

Hot Springs is a haven for those seeking a mountain retreat that is sure to heal the body, mind and soul.

July 12 - 15, 2018 | Hot Springs, NC It’s a place where all kinds of people come together, not only to hear great music and incredible speakers, but also to dive into lively conversations with thought leaders, writers, dreamers, artists, visionaries, social justice activists, peace-makers the ones you’ll find on the official program, and the ones you might meet while just getting lunch or hanging out by the river. It’s also a place where you can be a spectator, but

where you can be a co-creator as well. A place where we affirm the creativity in all of us, and opportunities to make art and music, to tell stories and take in stories, can be found around every corner.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website at wildgoosefestival.org

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A Serious Man for Serious Times.

atlock is a familiar name in East Tennessee, synonymous with quality service and trust. Whether it is the generations of excellent customer service at Matlock Tire and Auto Repair or the unfailing dedication since 2006 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, Jimmy Matlock rises early every day to serve others. This year, that passion for service is reaching beyond vehicles or Nashville: Jimmy Matlock is running for Congress and the honor to take East Tennessee values to Washington.

Matlock, an East Tennessee native, is running as a conservative Republican fueled by his Christian values.

His love of Tennessee comes from deep family roots—seven generations of Matlocks have churned the rich earth to farm the area. In 1953, his father started Matlock Tire Service and Auto Repair. Jimmy grew up serving the customers and working the farm with his family. After graduating from Lenoir City High School, Jimmy embarked on his dream of college, which was cut short by the sudden passing of his father. At just 23 years old, Jimmy Matlock found himself running the business and leading his family.

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Under Jimmy’s leadership, Matlock Tire Service and Auto Repair has grown in the past 35 years to four locations in four counties. He credits his success to “making excellence in customer service a way of life” by putting people first. This includes the staff. Some of them started at the beginning with his father and now are serving with the next generation as Joe Matlock, the eldest son of Jimmy, carries on the Matlock way of business.

the need is more freedom, lower taxes and less regulation so they are empowered to create jobs, driving the economy. That desired increase of freedom includes state rights. Matlock believes local governments know best the needs of their community and should be empowered. The experienced defender of life who cherishes any moment spent fighting for those unable to defend themselves is unwavering on the issues needing change, and he is ready for action.

Inspired by President Ronald Reagan’s common sense approach to government, which spurred economic growth, economic deregulation and the reduction of government spending in the 1980s. Matlock became active with the Loudon County Republican Party, eventually serving as Chairman. In 2006, he was elected to the Tennessee State House, where he has faithfully served his district in the General Assembly for over 11 years, fighting relentlessly for conservative values and chairing several committees.

When the 2nd District Congressional Seat opened with the retirement of his good friend, Jimmy Duncan, it was the opportunity for Matlock to bring his simple philosophy of change to Washington.

Jimmy Matlock believes the average man and woman can improve the country for everyone by working together. The “political outsider” wants to see hard work rewarded, Veterans protected, human life defended and freedoms increased.

There are several things on Jimmy Matlock’s agenda for that change.

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By Ben FinchWith the American dream driven by hardworking entrepreneurs,

“Professional Politicians Cannot Fix This Country," Says Matlock.

"Only Everyday Americans Can. Together, We Can. Together, We Will.”

Learn more about Rep. Jimmy Matlock, the 2nd Congressional District and pledge to Stand with Jimmy by visiting www.MatlockForCongress.com.

Duncan endorses Matlock!

“Jimmy Matlock is one of the finest men I have ever known, and he is running for Congress for all the right reasons,” stated Outgoing Congressman Jimmy Duncan during his Matlock endorsement announcement.

Jimmy Matlock was eligible to vote for the first time in the 1980 Presidential Election, he was inspired to vote for Ronald Reagan. In 2004, Jimmy and daughter, Lindsay attended the funeral of President Reagan standing for three hours to view the horse drawn processional. Above: Reagan & Joe Matlock, the next generation of Matlock Tire Service & Auto Repair. Lindsay Matlock is pictured here with Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska.

Bottom: Jimmy with his wife, Dean of 34 years on the family farm.

Athens, Lenoir City, Maryville & Farragut This year marks the 65th year Matlock has been in business. He expanded the family business to four locations by making excellence in customer service a way of life, not just a company motto. In three and a half decades under Jimmy’s watch, the Matlock approach to loyalty and service has made a lasting, positive impact on customers, employees, and the communities in which they live.

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Healthy Hasselback Potatoes

By Sydnee Brashears

When I was in college, I spent a ton on chips, especially salt and vinegar. All those chips soon caught up with me, so I opted for something healthier: kale chips. No matter what I tried, however, I couldn’t quite master the crunch of a real, authentic chip like my mom could. I believed I was cursed, until a bag of russet potatoes saved my snacking–and my waistline.

Ingredients (Makes 6 Hasselback potatoes) 6 medium potatoes* Coconut oil (The amount depends on the size of the potato. A small bottle will serve you well.)

Salt and Pepper to taste *I prefer russet because they’re cheap and cook well, but the type of potato doesn’t matter.

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Pull out baking pan and apply a little bit of coconut oil to the bottom.

Take out six potatoes, peel, and wash them. Set other potatoes aside and take one of the freshly peeled potatoes and a sharp knife and cut the potato into slices.

Do not cut all the way through, just 3/4 of the way down. This is trickier than it sounds, so don’t feel discouraged if you cut all the way the first few times. Repeat until all potatoes are cut into thin slices.

Put the potatoes in the baking pan, cut side up, and get out the coconut oil.

the potatoes to your taste; this is a very versatile recipe.

Use a basting brush to gently slather coconut oil on the potatoes. You can also pour it on if no basting brush is available.

Place potatoes in oven and let cook for 45 minutes or until crispy golden.

Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper onto the potatoes.

You can also put other toppings such as garlic powder or cayenne pepper on

Cool for five minutes after removing potatoes from oven.

From here, you can add whatever you like on the potatoes. Just pull them apart and you have some crispy golden chips that taste great, and make you feel great afterwards.

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Majestic mountains, picturesque roadways and stately forests…these are just some of the offerings you will find in the land of quiet beauty that is Monroe County. Located just southwest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Monroe County boasts Tennessee’s only National Forest, Cherokee National Forest; the Cherohala Skyway, one of America’s Byways; and fantastic attractions like the Lost Sea, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Fort Loudoun State Historic Park and Tsali Notch Vineyard.

With a variety of fun for all ages and friendly faces aplenty, Monroe County is your perfect family vacation destination.

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STATE FARM’S 2018 PRESIDENT’S CLUB AWARD

WINNER

PROTECTING YOU AND YOUR LIFE:

JOSH HEMPHILL

By Sydnee Brashears

When you’re thinking of the future, often times you want to focus on the positives: your dream wedding, your dream home, and sometimes your dream kids, too. (They have all A’s, of course.) What most people don’t account for in their future plans, however, is unexpected tragedy: The car accident, the diagnosis, the financial hardship that seems to come out of nowhere and shatters everything as if it were a smartphone on the pavement. Though unpleasant to think about, these are the things that we need to prepare for in order to make it through everyday life without everything crashing around our heads. For the Farragut Tennessee area, that preparation is with State Farm agent Josh Hemphill and his team of 7 dedicated individuals whose insurance acts as a military-grade phone case on fragile circumstance.

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“You have to be ready to go live at any moment.”

Whether you need auto, home, life, or any other kind of insurance, Josh Hemphill has you covered. He was inspired into the industry in 2007, when his grandmother died. Though her funeral left his family devastated, he recognized it could have been a lot worse without the life insurance that allowed his family to pay off her debt and medical bills she left behind.

“It was a game-changer to be able to take care of it… It helped me realize that as a State Farm agent, I could change a lot of lives, by helping families on a needs-basis program.”

Impassioned by this idea, Hemphill looks forward to working with and helping his clients on a day to day basis. It was this passion that actually allowed him to earn an incredible place in State Farm history, despite having only had his office in Farragut since 2014.

The first award, gifted on April 18th, 2018, was the President’s Award, an accomplishment gifted to the best 50 State Farm Agents in the country. Hemphill hadn’t expected it at all, “I had that as my goal for

year 10. I told my agents that I wanted to be in the top 100. There are roughly 19, 900 State Farm agents.” Then, in 2017, he found out he and his team ranked 72 overall. With hard work and client care, he did make it into the top 50. But in doing so, he actually won something much larger: the Million Dollar Round Table award and membership. This international award is incredibly difficult to acquire. It includes the top 1% of all insurance agents globally. “You gotta be on all cylinders every single day,” he said. “I told my team, ‘You have to be ready to go live at any moment’.” Being given this award allowed him to attend meetings and meet with other financial advisors and agents, to learn from those who’ve been in the business for far longer. “It was cool because when you attend these meetings, it’s like the Olympics of insurance.” An Olympics he qualified for in only 3 years.

Josh Hemphill did not do it alone, of course.

“It’s my name and face on the billboards, the posters, everything, but the credit should also go to my team.”

His team consists of six other members: Bradley James, Teresa Hurst, Zenia Hartsfield, Lacey Hepler, Elliot Ettenborough, and Kaleb McCalpin. Each member has their own strengths and specialties in the insurance field, ranging from home, to auto, to life, to anything that would need to be insured, and can also speak Spanish for those who need it. He could not have gotten this far without them. His team at home also gave him the chance to succeed as he had. His wife Amanda Hemphill, his son Jordan, and his daughter Isabella are “my support group to keep this thing rocking” His family and his team have a lot to be proud of.

After winning company-wide and international awards, Josh Hemphill is the best of the best when it comes to insurance.

Whether you need to protect your home, your car, your life, or any other aspect, Hemphill has the plan and the care to ensure that you get what you need, when you need it. After accomplishing so much after less than a decade of insurance services, it’ll be exciting to see where he goes from here.

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Focused on Farragut We all know living in East Tennessee is the best life, growing up here even better. Words like community pride, heritage and homegrown come to mind. All of those words perfectly describe Farragut’s own Dr. Brent Fry and his daily investment in the community. He is focused on Farragut and his patients.

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r. Brent Fry grew up in Farragut, graduating from Farragut High School in 1988. His parents, Al and Rosemary Fry, still reside at the family home in Fox Den. Dr. Fry and his wife, Melinda, opened Premier Eye Care

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in 2002, fulfilling the dream to come home, raise their family and invest in the Farragut Community. They enjoy their Farragut residence with two children, Mason and Lily, both of whom attend Farragut High School.

For the past 15 years, Dr. Fry has been providing excellent eye care. To celebrate his 20th year in optometry, Premier EyeCare opened their new location, a 5,500 sq. foot building right next to the previous office.

Continuing his focus on Farragut, the needed

expansion could not be imagined anywhere but in his hometown. His vision was to build an eye-catching building attracting people here, where after tending to their eye care needs, they would shop, eat and enjoy the area. “Investing in this community is vital, I am committed to Farragut,” said Dr. Fry.

On May 24, 2018, The Grand Opening/Open House/Ribbon Cutting was attended by family, staff, friends, local dignitaries and patients who were treated to office tours, light refreshments, prizes and special sales. The new office, 11111 Kingston Pike, is right next to the previous location, which Dr. Brent Fry and Staff enjoyed

for 15 years. Premier Eyecare is a full-service, full-scope practice serving all ages. “The patient experience is our priority,” Dr. Fry said. “We take time to talk with our patients, to provide the best care for them.”

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• Comprehensive Vision & Eye Health Exams • Contact Lens Services • Treatment of Eye Diseases & Disorders

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WE LOVE IT!

Members of the Burn family at the unveiling.

Be A Good Boy, Harry Burn It was August 18, 1920 when tempers flared and the pressure on the State of Tennessee became unbearable, the venue was a special legislative session to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Congress needed 36 of the 40 states to ratify in order to amend the US Constitution. It all came down to one vote, one state, one mother’s letter and one 24 year old named Harry Burn.

Harry Burn was a Republican Tennessee State Representative, his mother, Phoebe (Febb) Burn was a woman of intelligence reading three newspapers daily. However, no matter how intelligent, she could not vote. Men in her employ on the farm could vote despite their inability to read or write.

So stood Representative Harry Burn in 1920 with the deciding vote to break the 48-48 tie in favor of ratifying the 19th amendment. In all previous discussions, Burn was voting against the ratification.

With the words of his mother’s letter on his heart, he changed that vote to yes, breaking the deadlock and receiving a

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angry reaction from his fellow General Assembly members. That one changed mind from that one mother’s letter made Tennessee the decisive state passing the 19th Amendment.

A monument honoring Harry T. Burn and his mother for their roles in the right to vote was erected by the Suffrage Coalition in Knoxville near Clinch Avenue & Market Square.

It features Febb Burn standing with son, Harry Burn seated, her hand gripping his shoulder, a statement in sculpture expressing the encouragement for him to vote in favor of ratification, to forbid the US Constitution from restricting voting privileges on the basis of gender.

The McMinn County Heritage Museum has a copy of that letter, the desk it was written upon and now the City of Knoxville has a monument to the mother & son that changed history.

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