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Getting to know you week. Photo provided by Girls Inc. of Hamblen Co.
Empowering all girls to become
Strong, Smart, Bold and Inspired to succeed and build lasting relationships. Lise Bender, Executive Director said, “We strive to provide girls with the skills and independent nonprofit affiliate of what was originally knowledge to set goals, overcome obstacles, and improve academic The Girls Club of America. performance.” The Girls Club began in 1864 in Waterbury, Girls who attend the club benefit from research-based national Connecticut, as young women were more frequently and locally-sourced educational programs that foster interest in joining the workforce in cities across literacy, self-esteem, leadership, STEM America, and it gave young women and interests, and art. Ms. Bender explained, girls a safe place to go for recreational and whole purpose is to provide handsOur whole purpose is “Our educational programs. Eventually in 1895, on, challenging experiences that broaden to provide hands-on, girls’ horizons and encourage critical the idea spread across Northeast America, which lead to the opening of many similar and good decision-making skills. challenging experiences thinking clubs. In May 1945, nineteen of these clubs We use both an after school enrichment decided to formalize their mission into an program at our facility in Morristown that broaden girls’ organization. In 1990, the organization and summer camp-style enrichment horizons and encourage programs in Morristown and surrounding changed its name to Girls Incorporated, and it now serves more than 140,000 girls critical thinking and communities.” all across the United States and Canada. Girls from all walks of life are welcome good decision-making at Girls, Inc., and no one is ever denied Girls, Inc. of Hamblen County was founded in 1972 under the name of inclusion into the programs. The girls skills. Morristown Girls Club. Its mission was represent the multicultural and socioto promote health and help raise the Lise Bender, Executive Director economic diversity of the community. self-esteem of the girls of the greater During the school year, Girls, Inc. Girls Inc. of Hamblen County Morristown area. It now serves more than transports nearly 85% of involved girls 500 girls annually by providing caring people, safe environments, to the program center after school. When school is out for the and research-driven programming. These resources empower girls Continued on page 9
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summer, they can attend educational summer camp programs in the Hamblen and Jefferson County communities. Next year, the camp programs hope to expand into Hawkins and Grainger Counties. When asked about the long-term goals of the club, Ms. Bender replied, “To continue providing consistent mentors and great programming to more girls than ever in our center-based programs and through our summer camp programs. But to also be able to offer the Girls Inc. experience to girls in Grainger and portions of Hawkins and Greene counties within the next three years.” Girls, Inc., is funded by the United Way, grants, various foundations, donations, special event scholarships, the City of Morristown, and numerous fund-raising efforts. If you would like to help change lives, you can make a donation on their website at www.girlsinchamblencounty.org during the months of November through August, or you can give to the United Way during the months of September and October.
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Military colonel turned farmer
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ollowing 32 years of service, Colonel Kevin Jacobi and his wife Cathy left military life for the foothills of East Tennessee. Kevin, a Tennessee native, was stationed in Garmisch Germany when the couple purchased a thirdgeneration, 80-acre farm in Hamblen County. “As a military officer for most of my adult life, I still wanted to continue to serve but in a different way and locally,” Kevin said.. “Military service gave us a unique perspective on our health as a country and the food industry’s impact on it.” By traveling the globe with the military and exploring other cultures, Kevin and Cathy were led to the Clean Food, Local Food Movement and wanted to incorporate it into East Tennessee. The couple has been very busy since their arrival to the farm in May of last year. As they made the transition from military life to sustainable farming, they jumped in with both feet renovating a 125 year-old farmhouse and rebuilding the farm into their home and business. The mixture of hardwood trees, plentiful pastures, adequate water sources, and the location made their farm perfect for the pasture rotation-based business they wanted. Kevin put much thought into the perfect name that would represent everything about their way of farming. He said that he wanted the name to be an acknowledgment of the land and also the soil that produces the food and is the “breadbasket” of America. Continued on page 15
Everyday of the week, sunup to sundown!
A basket of beautiful eggs.
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Egg layers roosting in their Winter House.
The promise of tomorrow.
Chicken processing crew, left to right, Samuel Ward, Rick Shiflett, Cathy and Kevin Jacobi. Photos provided by Kevin and Cathy Jacobi
Sheep and lambs
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Sheep feeding in winter.
Lamb in the pasture From page 13
The name ‘Land Basket Farm’ says it all. The farm provides a high-quality environment for the livestock. The whole chickens (meat birds) raised on the farm are supplemental fed with non-GMO soy that does not contain any antibiotics or hormones. Both whole chickens and laying hens are pasture raised with fresh air, plenty of sunshine, and new grass each day. They are not caged or transported for harvesting; all harvesting is completed right on the farm in accordance with the USDA, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, and Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment guidelines. Their sheep also roam the beautiful pastures enjoying nature while Loverboy and Dorthy, two Great Pyrenees guard dogs, keep a watchful eye out for predators. Kevin and Cathy sell their own farm-raised products in their on-site store and in other venues, like the local Farmers Market. They also recently partnered with Infinity Longhorns and now offer Grass-fed Registered Longhorn Beef. Next year, they plan to expand to offer forest-raised pork and heritage turkeys for the holidays. Kevin and Cathy would like to thank members of the community for their support. Master Sheep Producer, Rick Shiflett, played an instrumental role in helping them get into the sheep business. They are very grateful for his tutelage and friendship. Kevin said, “We have also had great support from Morristown’s Downtown Partnership and its director, Barbara Garrow. And we also owe a debt of thanks to Chef Lawrence Phillips of Little City Catering for his friendship and culinary feedback on our products.” Visit Land Basket Farm for a tour or to purchase farm-fresh food to help Kevin and Cathy reach their ultimate goal of becoming East Tennesseans’ business of choice for select pasture raised foods. By Rita Dykes
16 Discover Hamblen County • 2019 Pasture grazing benefits land and animals.
Loverboy (with a skunk) and Dorthy is behind.
Loverboy guarding his chicken flock.
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Discover Hamblen County • 2019 17 Morristown Crossroads Downtown Partnership Farm to Table Dinner 2019. Land Basket Farm provided the lamb appetizer and the chicken for the main course.
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Kevin and Cathy sell their own farm-raised products in their on-site store and in other venues, like the local Farmers Market.
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Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit coming to Morristown “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.”
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Humanities Tennessee, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition examining the evolving landscape and culture of rural America opens at Rose Center on Saturday, November 2. “Crossroads” will be on view through December 7. Rose Center and the surrounding community has been expressly chosen by Humanities Tennessee to host “Crossroads” as part of the Museum on Main Street program – a national/state/local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. The exhibition will tour only six communities in Tennessee from September 7, 2019 through June 21, 2020. “Crossroads” explores how rural American communities changed in the 20th century. From sea to shining sea, the vast majority of the United States landscape remains rural with only 3.5% of the landmass considered urban. Since 1900, the percentage of Americans living in rural areas dropped from 605 to 17%. The exhibition looks at that remarkable societal change and how rural Americans responded. Americans have relied on rural crossroads for generations. These places where people gather to exchange goods, services and culture and to engage in political and community discussions are an important part of our cultural fabric. Despite the massive economic and demographic impacts brought on by these changes, America’s small towns continue to creatively focus on new opportunities for growth and development. “’Crossroads’ allows us to reflect on Morristown’s history, present, and future and we are excited to explore what the future may hold for our community,” said Beccy Hamm, Rose Center’s Executive Director. “We want to convene conversations about what makes our community unique and are developing local exhibitions
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and public programs to complement the Smithsonian exhibition.” Designed for small-town museums, libraries and cultural organizations, “Crossroads” will serve as a community meeting place for conversations about how rural America has changed. With the support and guidance of state humanities councils, these towns will develop complementary exhibits, host public programs and facilitate educational initiatives to raise people’s understanding about their own history, the joys and challenges of living rural, how change has impacted their community, and prompt discussion of goals for the future. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street, a unique collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), state humanities councils across the nation, and local host institutions. The learn more about “Crossroads” and other Museum on Main Street exhibitions, visit www.museumonmainstreet.org. Support for MoMS has been provided by the U. S. Congress. SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D. C., for more than 65 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science and history, which are shown wherever people live, work, and play. For exhibition description and tour schedules, visit www.sites.si.edu. Rose Center is located at 442 W. 2nd North Street, in Morristown and can be contacted by calling 423-581-4330 or visiting www.rosecenter.org. The Center’s normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., with special weekend hours will be available for this exhibit.
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Call to Artists:
Deciphering Rural America Juried Exhibit at Rose Center Red barns, cascading waterfalls, a sense of freedom, or a challenge to be accepted? Rural America has been an attraction for many, a dream for some, and an opportunity for others. Whether people are drawn to the natural landscape or the sense of close-knit community, it’s hard to deny this romantic idea is both unique and inspiring. In November, the Smithsonian exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America is coming to Rose Center Council for the Arts. A companion exhibit will accompany Crossroads, titled Deciphering Rural America, and will be on display Nov. 2 through Dec. 7, 2019. A juried exhibition, Deciphering Rural America is open to young adult artists between the ages of 18-40 with a connection to East Tennessee. Artists are asked: How do we identify with rural America as young adults? Reflecting on this theme, artists are invited to submit up to two artworks in any medium and category, in addition to a 150-word descriptive piece accompanying their work. Artwork and artists’ statements will be displayed side-byside. This exhibit is for young adult artists, and is also juried and put together by young adult artists. The age range encompasses the entire millennial generation as well as those just entering the world post-high school. The jury hopes that artists will decipher for themselves what it means to live in a rural community, how
they identify with the natural landscape, and the opportunities and challenges that come with such an environment. People choose to remain in smaller communities versus larger ones for a wide array of reasons, and Rose Center hopes the submitted art will explore a diversity of themes relating to the prompt. To enter the exhibit, please email photos of up to two pieces and 150-word descriptive piece to www. education@rosecenter.org. Please use “Deciphering Rural America” in the subject line. Include the following details: artist name, title, medium, and price for each artwork. There is no entry fee. Deadline for submissions is October 21 at 11:59 p.m. Accepted artists will be notified on October 23 and will be given more details. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street, a unique collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), state humanities councils across the nation, and local host institutions. Rose Center Council for the Arts is a museum and cultural institution. The organization is housed in the historic Rose School, which is maintained to provide gallery, museum, meeting, and operations space to the many Lakeway arts organizations as well as the public. Rose Center is a non-profit organization and a Designated Agency of the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC). The Center is located at 442 W. Second North St. in Morristown, TN.
A juried exhibition, Deciphering Rural America is open to young adult artists between the ages of 18-40 with a connection to East Tennessee.
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Morristown’s Regency Retirement Village celebrates National Assisted Living Week
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n the week of Sept. 9, Morristown’s Regency Retirement Village celebrated National Assisted Living Week with numerous fun events for the residents to enjoy. “This is something that is celebrated all across the country with a different theme every year,” said Regency’s Community Consultant Merideth Kongchan. “We try to do something special the entire week because we want to create awareness. We want people to know that, as part of the community, they can come and be involved in everybody’s life whether you sing, participate in one of our activities with a resident, or even just come and sit with somebody.”
This year’s theme was ‘A Spark of Creativity,’ so many of the week’s events allowed the residents to create or enjoy art in some way. “‘A Spark of Creativity’ hopes to inspire assisted living residents to explore their creative side whether through the arts or beyond,” Kongchan said. “Specifically, art therapy can offer many benefits to older adults, such as improving cognitive and sensory-motor functions, fostering self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivating emotional resilience, enhancing social skills, and reducing and resolving conflicts and distress, according to the Continued on page 23
Photos by Allison F. Goley
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Regency staff members enjoyed the Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival along with the residents. Left to right are, Administrator of Assisted Living and Memory Care Misty Stickley; Former Marketing Staff Kasey Free; Bookkeeper Leisa Elkins; Executive Director Trudy Darnell; Regional Director Jackie Holmes; Memory Care Activities Coordinator Kim McClanahan; Maintenance Staff Mike Green; and Director of Nursing Leslie Dyer. Photos by Allison F. Goley
“It was wonderful to see everyone come together—those who have served with those who still go out every day to give their all for American Art Therapy Association.” our communities,” Kongchan said. Though they always try to make National Assisted Living Week Members of Quilts of Valor Foundation, which awards an extra-special time for the residents, the Regency staff ensures handmade quilts to veterans nationwide, also attended the lunch that residents are active year-round, with over 240 activities and presented a quilt to one of Regency’s resident veterans. planned each month. “It always gives a feeling of being part of something bigger to This year’s National Assisted Living witness the presentation of a Quilt of Valor,” “We want residents to Week celebration began with an art contest Kongchan said. “The quilts are always so where students from area schools submitted be better here than they appreciated and so much love goes into them.” their art, and the Regency’s residents got to Later in the week, Regency residents were at home. We don’t explored vote for their three favorites. Taiichi, which, Kongchan explained, want them to just come was something many of the residents had “The residents got very competitive with that” Kongchan said with a laugh. never tried before. here and survive—we The students who submitted art for the On Thursday evening, Regency hosted the want them to thrive.” contest were even able to come to Regency fifth annual Barbecue and Bluegrass festival, and explain their ideas behind their creations. which was the largest event of the week. The — Merideth Kongchan — “We want to involve the community local Smoking Pig BBQ served dinner out of Regency’s Community Consultant and get them to see that retirement and their food truck, and New Market’s Lost Creek assisted living is not the end of the world,” Band provided the entertainment for the Kongchan said. “It’s not just coming here, sitting in your chair and evening. doing nothing. We want them to be creative, be active, use their Closing out the week, residents created ‘memory boards’ on imagination and explore things that they may never have tried Friday in an activity that was open to both residents and their before.” families. Not only did the residents get to serve as judges in an art “We want to really embrace the idea that assisted living is just contest, but they also were able to create their own ‘turkey art’ in an continuing care,” Kongchan said. “We want residents to be better acrylic paint class taught by Regency Community Consultant Kasey here than they were at home. We don’t want them to just come here Free. and survive—we want them to thrive.” In remembrance of Sept. 11, Regency also hosted an appreciation lunch for local first responders and veterans, with over 75 people attending. By Allison F. Goley From page 21
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16 guests. After just three short years, Barbara wanted to expand, so she began looking in downtown Morristown for a new location. Kelly said, “I thought to myself, ‘This is crazy,’ but I supported her. You just always support your momma. Now I still stand in a space that seats 86 guests, six days a week, 16 years later!” The current beautifully-decorated space represents the restaurant’s heritage by paying tribute to the original venue. On Continued on page 29
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Kelly, Coach Johnny Majors, Dad (Howard Long, Jr
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Kelly at a recent wedding. Catering for a wedding
Wedding setup. — Photo ©Bethany H. Photography, Used by permission
Discover Hamblen County • 2019 29 “Timeless Elegance Tea Room is just that. Timeless Elegance. The Tea Room is a cozy place to enjoy your favorite southern comfort food and special tea. But it’s even more about reliving and preserving our southern heritage and making special memories for ourselves and someone special.”
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Barbara and Howard Long
the mezzanine, you will find a sixteen-seat area replicating the Tea Room’s beginning, and it’s a great spot to break away from your workday to enjoy a relaxing lunch. The unique, well-known setting offers a variety of mouthwatering recipes, including: the world famous squash soup, the infamous “Timeless Tea,” quiche, chicken salad, wraps, chicken and dumplings, fresh salads, croissants, soup beans, quesadillas, salmon patties, and more. As if that doesn’t sound delicious enough, the condiments are also made in house daily. Kelly is honored to be carrying out his mother’s dream. He and his staff work hard to make her proud. Becky Brogan, the kitchen manager, has been a dedicated employee for nearly fourteen years. Kelly said, “She has put her own blood, sweat, and tears in right alongside my mother and then myself. She is a true jewel.” Kelly’s Great Aunt Sally was the Tea Room’s famous dumplin’ maker for more than 10 years. Kelly added, “She hates chicken and dumplings but was gracious enough to teach me her secrets before retiring last October at 81-years young.” Many others have been instrumental to the success of the restaurant as well. Kelly said, “Mrs. Cilla (Priscilla Blankenship) was with me for 9 years before deciding to stay home with her grandbabies. She was a quiet but fierce force in the kitchen. She, like Aunt Sally, gave me the support I needed when many times Continued on page 31
“Timeless Elegance Tea Room was my late mother, Barbara Long’s dream, vision, and mission field. She would be thrilled to know that her legacy has continued thought the work of her husband, son, and wonderful staff. My prayer is that her work continues for years to come. My mother loved people and showed it in everything she did.” Kelly and Priscilla Blankenship
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I felt I wasn’t cut out to carry on mother’s legacy. Mrs. Darlene Maples was with us for 8 years, and she was instrumental in the transition between mother and me. I couldn’t have done it without her or Mrs. Gerri Smith. Mrs. Gerri was with us for six years before passing.” Kelly continued, “We absolutely could not have made it to nineteen years without the love and support of our family, friends, and guests. This small business is truly a labor of love from my family (staff), our guests, and the community.” People have visited the restaurant from all across the United States and from 40 countries. The Tea Room has been frequented by numerous high-profile people, such as: actress Calista Flockhart, actor Harrison Ford, Coach Johnny Majors, Coach Bruce Pearl, Coach Pat Summitt, and Mayor Glenn Jacobs a/k/a Kane. Kelly also co-hosted the recent Main Street bridal fair, “I Do,” along with Victoria Henley from America’s Next Top Model. “The best part of having this kind of job is that we get the opportunity to make everyone, from all walks of life, feel special and welcomed every time our doors are open,” he said.
“We are blessed every day we are able to open our doors and serve our community. We just hope to be able to continue my mother’s legacy as long as the community will support us and allow us to.” —
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In July 2018, Kelly opened a subsidiary business, Timeless Elegance Events & Rentals. They offer linen, decor, and China rentals as well as event planning. If you need help coordinating or planning your special events, Kelly and his staff can make it happen. They have hosted, catered, and coordinated many birthday parties, house-warming parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, memorials, rehearsal dinners, club meetings, business meetings, weddings, Quinceaneras, themed parties, American Girl parties, tea parties, and other special occasion gatherings. Kelly and his family give back to the community by participating in many fundraisers including Girls Inc.’s Taste of Morristown, American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Walk, and March of Dime’s Chocolate Fest as well as local community and school fundraisers and giveaways. They also collect school supplies every year to give to a local teacher. Kelly’s most special and favorite program is called Adopt a Senior. He places a Christmas tree in the Tea Room where it is decorated with names of patients at Home Instead Senior Care. Kelly, staff, and guests remove names from the tree and purchase gifts in hope of delivering a bit of joy to a senior’s Christmas. “We are blessed every day we are able to open our doors and serve our community. We just hope to be able to continue my mother’s legacy as long as the community will support us and allow us to.” Stop in, sign the guest book, and try a bowl of their famous squash soup while relaxing in the beauty of Timeless Elegance Tea Room. Kelly and Victoria Henley
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he idea for the “Skywalk” in downtown Morristown goes back to 1962. That was the year that Turkey Creek flooded and ruined the commercial district in Morristown. It was decided that an overhead sidewalk would be built to utilize the second stories of the area’s buildings while providing a cover for the ground level sidewalks. It may not have had the effect on commerce that was envisioned at that time, but today it is a charming and unique link to Morristown’s past.
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David Britton COLLECTOR
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avid Britton is a well-known area businessman. He has been a professional appraiser since 1983. He began his career in real estate in 1973. He was honored for being a member of the Lakeway Area Association of Realtors for forty years. As impressive as his business career has been, he has another passion that has consumed much of his life; he collects all things related to automobiles.
David says he has been a collector all his life. His garage is packed full of cars, motorcycles, automotive memorabilia, toys and more. The garage itself was once a cabin … David converted it into a garage beside his home on Cherokee Lake. He has spent a lifetime accumulating his collection. There were many events that took place along the way.
A sign of things to come…. 12 year old David on a homemade go cart. Photo courtesy David Britton
David at 15 with his first car, a 1933 Ford two-door sedan. Photo courtesy David Britton
David participated in drag racing for several years. Here he is with his Corvette and his friend Dar Manis. Photo courtesy David Britton
David raced a “dwarf” series car for eight years. Photo courtesy David Britton.
David Britton ... collects all things related to automobiles.
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At a 1969 car show, David displayed his 1937 Ford. On the far left is Louis McLaughlin with his 1956 Chevy Nomad, a car now in David’s collection.
David’s collection today Honda mini bikes are lined up in front of the 1974 Corvette. David says he “looked for one little motorbike for the grandkids, but wound up with nine.” Some of them were purchased at yard sales.
Motorcycles occupy several areas of David’s garage ... David built this 1981 Harley Davidson “from the ground up, it was wrecked and there wasn’t one straight piece on it.” David remembers that it won best of show many times.
1969 BSA…. “straight out of the Easy Rider era.”
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It’s almost impossible to take in everything in the collection. Here’s a quick tour of some of the items in David’s collection.
40 Discover Hamblen County • 2019 Cars are the centerpiece of the collection, and the three vehicles in the main room of the garage reflect David’s passion for automobiles. All three restorations are nearly flawless, yet all three have their own special traits.
David has owned the 1956 Chevy Nomad since 2004. He can trace its ownership back to its second owner. It now has a 350 cubic inch Tuned Port engine. It has won “Best of Show” in several car shows.
The 1934 Ford Cabriolet was built as a custom car in the 1950s by Ed Rich of Greeneville. It was featured in several magazines in the 1960s and 1970s. It is powered by a 265 engine from a 1955 Chevy, now fed by three two-barrel carburetors. David found it while doing an appraisal.
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Any car enthusiast would be proud to have any of David’s cars, but David does have his favorite; the 1937 Ford coupe. He acquired this car in 1963 as a high school sophomore. He says of the Ford “we grew up together.” Like the Nomad, its powered by a 350 Chevy tuned port engine.
David Britton
It takes a lot of time, passion and work to put together a collection like David’s. He has always had the support of his family. He and his wife, Darlene, have two daughters and five grandchildren, four boys and one girl.
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