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Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department Pig & Chick Restaurant The “Home of Swine Dining”
Swift Alumni, Former Teachers Keep Alive the Legacy of Historic African-American School The Hale Family of Rogersville
Achieved National Fame in the Last Century
Of One Accord Ministry Celebrates three decades of service ... feeding the hungry, helping the less fortunate of East Tennessee — page 8
The Journey Home
President James K. Polk and Kentucky Sen. Henry Clay have ties to Hawkins County
Alexander Peter “A.P.” Stewart Tennessee’s highest ranking Confedrate officer
Wild Mountain Rides Motorcycle Touring Maps
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Of One Accord Ministry
Celebrates three decades of service ... feeding the hungry, helping the less fortunate of East Tennessee
20 30 Pig & Chick Restaurant Swift Alumni, Former Teachers 38 Keep Alive the Legacy of Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department The “Home of Swine Dining”
Historic African-American School
46 The Hale Family of Rogersville The Journey Home 52 Alexander Peter “A.P.” Stewart 60 Wild Mountain Rides 64 Achieved National Fame in the Last Century
President James K. Polk and Kentucky Sen. Henry Clay have ties to Hawkins County
Tennessee’s highest ranking Confederate office Motorcycle Touring Maps
71 Rogersville in Bloom 74 Community Events 79 Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce 2018 Membership Listing 86 Advertisers’ Index
Additional copies may be picked up in person at the Review office and are available at no cost. We will gladly mail at a cost of $4 per copy to cover the cost of postage and handling. Copyright: 2018 Discover Hawkins County, Hawkins County Publishers, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the newspaper’s management. Reproduction of advertising and design work is strictly prohibited due to the use of licensed art services and agency agreements.
ON THE COVER:
Rev. Sheldon Livesay Of One Accord Minsitry, Founder, Director — Photo courtesy of Of One Accord Ministry
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Of One Accord Ministry celebrates three decades of service
FEEDING THE HUNGRY, HELPING THE LESS FORTUNATE OF EAST TENNESSEE Thirty years ago, Of One Accord Ministry began in a bedroom of a Rogersville home as a result of an enormous need that had been seen by several churches in the area. Those same families had gone to different churches in search of food. Learning of this ongoing need is when Sheldon Livesay felt led by God to begin a local ministry to help feed people in the community. The Area Church Council turned a food pantry over
to the ministry and the rest is history; Of One Accord grew from there. During the first year of operation, 171 people were served, but by the end of 2017, the ministry had grown to serve more than 115,000 people. In 1989, the ministry moved into a small building to increase its capacity to provide food to families in need throughout Hawkins County. The following year, Of One Accord moved into a larger space on the corner of Church Street and Main Street in Rogersville. Not only did this space allow more room to collect food, but also allowed other programs room to flourish. The ministry expanded by doing work for seniors, providing home repairs for those in need, developing a Christmas program for children, and more. Continued on page 11
Sheldon Livesay
OF ONE ACCORD MINISTRY FOUNDER, DIRECTOR
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THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER • THRIFT STORE
Senior Meals
Lunch Box Summer Feeding Program
Backpack Distribution
Christmas Food Boxes
Food Pantry
Christmas for Children
Photos by Sheldon Livesay
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Marketplace
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS HOUSING FOR MISSION TEAMS FACILITY FOR GROUPS
Church Hill
FOOD PANTRY
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Church Hill
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FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
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hours to provide services to 1,382,193 people. That is nearly one person served per donated hour! These hours and services In 1996 the ministry expanded to serve people in come to a grand total valued at $49,524,111. Hancock County, including the establishment of a The ministry continued expanding its services thrift store and food pantry. Today, the food pantry The to include a drug recovery program. The Mission in Sneedville feeds nearly one-third of Hancock in Sneedville is Hancock County’s only drug County’s residents who are without jobs. contributions recovery program. The program allows people In just two short years, the ministry of many people, with drug addictions to meet weekly for a expanded yet again to open its third food businesses, hot meal and one-on-one encouragement pantry in Church Hill. In the year 2000, Of One and organizations counseling. An average of 35 people attend Accord opened Church Hill Medical Mission. this program each week. Some of the attendees In 2001 the ministry’s thrift store, The have made Of One are also inmates of the Sneedville jail. FortyShepherd’s Center, purchased a larger building Accord successful in five people have left the program for long-term in Rogersville, formally known as the Heilig its ministry during treatment in a rehab facility. Fourteen people Meyers Building. This Main Street property the past 30 years, have completed the long-term treatment and currently serves as the ministry’s headquarters. remain on the road to recovery. Of One Accord purchased the Market Place Livesay was quick Of One Accord’s service locations are staffed Building on Main Street in Rogersville in 2012. to point out. and each program has a director to maintain the The ministry utilizes this space for its Christmas day-to-day functioning of the ministries. programs in the winter and houses mission teams in Sheldon Livesay, Founder and Director, connects the summer. The facility has another space that can be between the board and each program to ensure that the used by local groups. During the last nine years, the three food pantries have original vision stays on track. He also helps oversee finances, distributed one million pounds of food each year. Over the course of 30 years, more than 400 volunteers a year have donated 1,383,193 Continued on page 13
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Sneedville
THE SHEPHERD’S CORNER • THRIFT STORE
THE MISSION DRUG RECOVERY PROGRAM
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Sneedville Thanksgiving Distribution of Food
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The Crusade
Spring Fest! continued from page 11
Accord make a difference in many ways. “While traveling throughout the county with our Christmas publicity, and sets goals for the ministry. programs, we often find people that we have once served “One of my goals is to always keep before our staff standing on the other side of the lines serving the families and volunteers, that each person is special with both Of One we are helping,” Livesay said, telling the Rogersville physical and spiritual needs and our goal is to treat Review that the ministry also tries to direct people each with dignity as God would have us,” Livesay Accord doesn’t who have accepted Christ toward local churches said. measure its success where they can learn the importance of their The ministry also extends globally with by the number of decision. outreach programs to Haiti, the Dominican people it serves or “We had a situation where a couple joined Republic, the Philippines, Africa, Mexico, a church and the husband was out of work,” India, and Bangladesh. Last year alone, the by the value of the he said. “Shortly thereafter, someone in the global mission program sent $28,200 in goods and services church offered him a job and another church monetary support, provided 91,008 meals, provided, Livesay member to offered the couple a very nice home helped build churches, supported medical said, but by the to rent. Pretty soon their whole situation had care, helped establish schools, and much more. turned around just because they became a part A total of 2,088 salvations were reported from number of people of a church family. We also see lives changed the ministries in these seven countries. that have given when mission teams come in the summer to help Of One Accord doesn’t measure its success their lives to repair homes for families. Many of our clients live in by the number of people it serves or by the value Christ. homes with no bathroom and some without running of the goods and services provided, Livesay said, but water. We have seen a lot of family’s lives change simply by the number of people that have given their lives to by giving them a safer place to live.” Christ. Over the course of the last 30 years, 2,610 people Of One Accord is extremely thankful for the donations and locally and 48,918 people overseas have given their lives to Christ partnerships with local businesses and organizations, he added. The through the help of ministries provided by Of One Accord. All of the different types of ministries provided by Of One continued on page 15
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Medical • Dental • Vision
Photos by Sheldon Livesay
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community needs through public support; serving those in need local Walmart, Food City, and Super Dollar provide a large portion with the love of Jesus. of the fresh food that is distributed. The Boy Scouts and the Letter Carriers have food drives each year to help support the ministry. In celebration of 30 years of service, Of The Second Harvest Food Bank and Operation Blessing also One Accord is asking donors to support the provide food. Kingsway Charities, American Helping Americans, ministry by becoming a 30-30 giver: give $30 a Mission of Hope in Knoxville, Speedway Charities, and many month to commemorate its 30 years of service. others consistently provide donations and support the programs Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. offered by the ministry. Box 207, Rogersville, TN 37857. You can also The contributions of many people, businesses, and organizations donate by using PayPal on the website at www. have made Of One Accord successful in its ministry during the past ofoneaccordministry.org or by calling 423-92130 years, Livesay was quick to point out. 8044 to make a donation with a card. Future goals for the ministry include: finishing the Market If you would like to donate items, the thrift Place Building on Main Street to include showers and bathrooms to better accommodate mission teams; renovating a donated building store takes most any type of donation and can in Mt. Carmel so it can be rented as a source of income to pay the arrange pick-up for furniture if needed. The rent for the food pantry and medical clinic locations in Church primary number for the thrift store is 423-272Hill, building onto the back of the building in Sneedville to allow 4626. Ninety-seven percent of all donations and more space, and working harder to show the love of Christ to all proceeds from the thrift stores go directly to those who are served. served, and all donations are greatly appreciated. Livesay issued an invitation for people to become involved by supporting Of One Accord staff members and volunteers as they carry out the ministry’s mission of building a cooperative effort among area churches, agencies, and businesses to identify and meet — By Rita Dykes
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Home Repairs
Photos by Sheldon Livesay
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Volunteers! Volunteers! Volunteers!
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Over the course of 30 years, more than 400 volunteers a year have donated 1,383,193 hours to provide services to 1,382,193 people. That is nearly one person served per donated hour!
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Building a cooperative effort among area churches, agencies and businesses to identify and meet community needs through public support; serving those in need with the love of Jesus!
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With your help and support we will continue to help those in need. Of One Accord / The Shepherd’s Center provided:
Food Pantry T he Lu nc h B ox
• 31,550 people serves with a total of 1,344,315 pounds of food at our 3 food pantries • Senior meals delivered – 6,213, another 2,004 served at site. • 12,464 lunches on four Lunch Box Buses • 895 medical office visits • 3,759 prescriptions • 1,113 labs and other services outside the clinic • 63 pairs of eyeglasses in Hancock County • 2,316 free winter coats • 1,487 backpacks • 967 Children served for Christmas • 1,951 Christmas/Thanksgiving food boxes • 16 home repairs • 9,497 served in Hancock County through Distributions • 115,395 total served with goods and services valued at $4,402,923 • 75,683 volunteer hours
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Goshen Valley
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department has been
serving the community surrounding the valley that bears the same name since 1992.
Its response area covers 75 square miles including Browns Mountain, War Valley, Beech Creek, Christians Bend, Grassy Creek, Goshen Valley, and more. The department has Mutual Aid Agreements with all eight county and four city fire departments, as well as a statewide Mutual Aid Agreement that allowed firefighters to respond to the horrific Gatlinburg fires in 2016. Four firefighters and equipment were sent for a twenty-four hour assignment to assist other first responders with the wildfires. Gatlinburg is just one of many places that they have aided over the last two-and-one-half decades. The department’s two fire stations house three fire engines, a pumper/tanker truck, a tanker truck, and a brush unit. Station 1 is located at 1081 Goshen Valley Road in Church Hill while Station 2 is located at 3517 Beech Creek Road in Rogersville. Station 1 serves as the main headquarters where meetings and events are held. Many of the twenty-eight active fire fighters, and auxiliary members meet each Monday evening to plan, prepare, and do required maintenance of equipment. Among the twenty-eight active fire fighters, there are twenty-five fire fighters and 3 junior fire fighters. Many of the auxiliary members also take the required courses and training to be able to assist on calls. Continued on page 23
Chad Lumpkins, Hickory Cover fire.
“Fire does not care if we are getting paid, the hazards are the same if you are getting paid or you are volunteering.” — Chief Tony Fugate
Photos by Carolyn Crabtree, Goshen Valley VFD
Morning Star Lane fire.
Grassy Creek mountain fire.
Photos by Carolyn Crabtree, Goshen Valley VFD
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When asked by the Rogersville Review how the fire department operates financially, Fire Chief Tony Fugate responded, “By donations and prayers.” Chief Fugate said that Hawkins County gives the department $19,500 a year which is not nearly enough to operate. After the department’s insurance is paid, there is only a little over $8,000 left from the County’s funds. Some other major expenses that the fire department acquires are gear and fire trucks. It costs $10,000 just to outfit one firefighter with proper gear and the minimum cost of a new fire engine is over $250,000. Right now, two of the three fire engines that the fire department has are 45 years old. Next year the fire department has to spend $20,000 on breathing apparatus’. The air packs on the apparatus’ only have a 15-year shelf life, therefore; every 15 years, the cylinders must be replaced. Auxiliary members play an important role in the department’s financial support by helping organize and participating in fundraisers. Fire fighters and auxiliary members spend a great deal of time raising funds to keep the department in operation. Twice a year they set up roadblocks on Goshen Valley Road to obtain donations. Chief Fugate said that the roadblocks bring in approximately one sixth of the fire department’s funds. Other fundraisers held throughout the year are breakfasts, dinners, apple Continued on page 25
When asked by the Rogersville Review how the fire department operates financially, Fire Chief Tony Fugate responded,
“By donations and prayers.”
Tiffany Begley, Hickory Cove fire.
Road block fund raiser.
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Training, 2018
Pump training, 2017
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butters sales, and garage sales. The breakfasts are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Station 1 on Goshen Valley Road. The breakfasts bring in approximately $500 a month, which pays the department’s utility costs. Follow the fire department on Facebook for other upcoming events. Fighting fire and fundraising isn’t all that the fire department does. “ We are like jacks-of-all-trades, removing debris after a storm, responding to accidents including hazardous spills, performing wellness-checks on folks, checking smoke detectors, and providing public education on fire prevention and safety. We were even asked to go to Unicoi County to provide education and promote fire safety. Oh, and believe it or not, we actually do rescue cats from trees as well as, round up cattle out of roadways. It’s a juggling act to keep it all done and to maintain an acceptable level of training,” stated Chief Fugate. Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department also gives back to the children in the community by hosting Easter Egg Hunts, handing out candy at Trunk-or-Treat events on Halloween, participating in local Christmas parades, and joining other community events. The fire department is always looking for volunteers to serve as fire fighters and auxiliary members. The only qualifications needed are the desire to learn and dedication. Fire fighters in training must complete 16 hours of orientation, 64 hours in fire fighting courses, and participate in on-going training throughout their time with the fire department. Chief Fugate said, “Some young people come in excited but soon learn that it isn’t all glamour, fun, and heroics.
Seventy-five percent of our time is spent fund raising rather than fighting fires. After this being said, many volunteer fire fighters do go on to choose fire fighting as a career.” Chief Fugate said, “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Community Clothes Closet for its quarterly donation of $250 resulting in $1,000 annually. The Clothes Closet has been a constant donor for several years. Other businesses in the community have also donated funds and items for our garage sales. We really appreciate all donations, because without them, we could not serve the community that we call home.”
Community support is vital to a volunteer fire department. Donations can be sent to P. O. Box 2224, Church Hill, TN 37642. For other ways to donate or become a member, email Chief Fugate at chief.1211@yahoo.com. — By Rita Dykes
Safety Tip
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Goshen Valley Fire Department members after a breakfast. At left, Randy Arnold at Laurel Run Parks, Trail Run
Trunk or Treat at Laurel Run Parks, 2016
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Making apple butter, left to right, Whitney Cradic, Chief Tony Fugate, Tim Lumpkins, Shelia Lumpkins, and Matthew Cradic.
Easter egg hunt.
Chad Lumpkins, Josh Garvey, Bradley Garvey, Hunter Garvey, Richard Peters at Church Hill Christmas Parade.
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The new dining room at Pig & Chick’s new location in the 66 Plaza on Highway 66 South.
“Enter as strangers, leave as friends” Richard and Marty Beets
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The “Home of Swine Dining”
ichard and Marty Beets, owners of the Pig & Chick Restaurant, began their journey together 33 years ago when they joined their families as one. Both Richard and Marty entered into their marriage with two children each. Now they have five children and eight grandchildren with another on the way. Marty always had the dream of opening her own restaurant,
but chose to raise their children first. Before settling back down in Rogersville, where they lived most of their lives, the family lived in Savannah, GA. When they returned home from Savannah they brought some great country recipes with them and since have incorporated some of the recipes into their menu. While discussing how the two came up with the name of their Continued on page 33
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Above, Richard prepares his mobile smoker for an event featuring his award-winning barbecue. The photo below shows a festive table waiting for guests to enjoy a delicious meal.
Katie Christian, friend, head cook, and kitchen manager From page 31
establishment, Marty replied, “The name, Pig & Chick, was all Richard. I wasn’t sold on it until he added the slogan, Home of Swine Dining. That’s what sealed the deal.” A little over 13 years ago, after their children were grown and the right time presented itself, the Pig & Chick restaurant was born. Hard work, great employees, delicious food, good friends, and family have turned what was once a lifelong dream into a reality. Richard with his barbecue and Marty with her home cooking skills blend together into delicious meals served in their family oriented restaurant. Marty’s mother, Cleo Woodward, was very instrumental in the success of the restaurant. Cleo served as the cashier until she retired at the young age of 95. She retired from being the cashier but remained Richard, Marty, and Pig & Chick’s head cheerleader. Richard and Marty wear many hats at the restaurant. They are not just the owners and cooks; they also fill the roles of bookkeeper, waiter, assistant, janitor, and dishwasher. There isn’t any part of the day-to-day operations in which they have not participated. The pair said that they could have never done it without their friend, head cook, and kitchen manager, Katie Christian. “Katie is like a daughter to us,” Marty said. “Even with the Continued on page 35
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great support of family and friends, there were times that we didn’t think we would make it if it hadn’t been for Katie.” The Beets also give much credit to their employees. “We believe that our long-term employees are the best in the business,” they said. The Beets recipe for success is providing an atmosphere where family and friends can gather, talk, and laugh while enjoying a delicious meal. And it’s not only local folks who love the great cookin’ there ... a number of famous people and celebrities have visited the restaurant over the years, including country music icons Blake Shelton, Vince Gil, Tim McGraw, and Diamond Rio, and political figures such as Lamar Alexander and Phil Roe. While it is exciting to have well-known guests, the Beets said that the real famous people in their eyes are the people who come to eat each week and have supported their business from the beginning. Pig & Chick also offers catering services, which are a huge part of the overall success of the establishment. Local businesses have been great supporters of the catering services. Events such as weddings, reunions, Christmas parties, and the Rogersville Review’s Best of the Best Banquet also play an important part to the success of Pig & Chick. Richard and Marty said they love giving back to the community. Even before Pig & Chick was a thought, the Beets have been very active in the community. They donate to youth events, area churches, and those in need. Marty said, “We try to see to it that if anyone is in need of food that they never go hungry. Elderly people and people having a hard time can count on a good, hot meal from Pig & Chick. We feel that if you can sit your family down to a good, hot meal together HO that any problem can be worked through.” One way the ME Beets accomplish feeding others is through the outreach OF programs at their church. The programs are very important to them as they try to encourage people through their food. They are also members of the Heritage Association and the Chamber of Commerce. They donate and help out when they can through these two avenues as well. Pig & Chick was located on Highway 11-W north of Rogersville for many years, but has recently moved to 4017 Highway 66 in Rogersville. Stop in and enjoy an entrée of your choice. Choose from their award–winning barbecue, fried chicken, soups, salads, burgers, steaks, or seafood. After choosing the entrée, add homemade side dishes from their generous selection, then top it all off with a mouth-watering dessert. And, the Rogersville Review has been told that no one should leave the table without a dish of Pig & Chick’s famous banana pudding!
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Swift Memorial Junior College and Swift High School alumni members posed for a photo recently inside the Swift Museum at the Price Public Community Center and Swift Museum building. They are (seated) Mollie Pope, (standing, from left) Stella Gudger, Katherine Howard and Norma Bowers.
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t’s been 63 years since Swift Memorial Junior College closed and 55 years since black students moved from all-black Swift High School to Rogersville High School when the era of racial segregation in schools ended here. A Review reporter spoke recently with three women who are graduates of Swift Memorial Junior College and a fourth who graduated from Swift High School and went on to become the long-time director of the Price Public Community Center and Swift Museum at the corner of Spring and Hasson Streets. Three of the women – 100-year-old Mollie Pope, 89-year-old Katherine Howard and 84-year-old Norma Bowers – still have vivid memories of their time at Swift Memorial Junior College. And Stella Gudger still has vivid Swift High School memories. After all, her gold-colored 1956 “Miss Swift” sweater is on display inside the Swift Museum.
Mrs. Howard remembered that she and other students walked about five-miles each way to Swift Memorial Junior College from the Petersburg Community outside Rogersville daily. She noted that she still recalls getting to school late one morning and being told to go home and come back on time the following day. Tired from the long, early morning trek, however, Mrs. Howard’s sister objected to the order and finally convinced school authorities to allow the pair to stay for class that day. Boarding students from outside the Rogersville area lived on campus, but local students had to made their way to and from school each day, the women recalled. Mrs. Gudger recalled that some boarding students were from states as far away as Arkansas and Pennsylvania as well as from Africa. Howard, Pope and Bowers also recalled that discipline was Continued on page 40
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Above, 100-year old Mollie Pope poses for a photo beside a Swift Museum display that depicts her as a teacher years go. — Photos by Bill Jones
Above, Norma Bowers is shown in an exhibit at the Swift Museum picturing her during her teaching career.
Norma Bowers, left, and Mollie Pope, right, were student and teacher years ago at the former Price Public School in Rogersville. Pope later became a social worker for the Hawkins County School System, while Bowers went on to teach business in the Hawkins County School System.
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Swift College as it appeared in the late 1890’s or early 1900’s. From page 38
strict at Swift College and Swift Memorial Junior College – especially for female students. Among other things, they recalled, women students walked to and from services at the on-campus St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church two-by-two every Sunday. One Sunday each month, the Swift Memorial Junior College students were encouraged to visit other churches in the Rogersville area, the women said. In addition, the women graduates said, Swift Memorial Junior College (and earlier Swift College) female students were allowed to walk to downtown Rogersville once a week – again usually in pairs or groups. Female students who boarded on campus lived in a dormitory on the top floor of Swift College’s main building. Male students who boarded on campus lived in a “boy’s dormitory” building that is still use today by the Hawkins County Board of Education, the women said. They noted that the existing, brick boy’s dormitory building replaced an earlier structure that was destroyed by fire. Many of the college students worked on campus to pay their tuition and other school-related costs. Among other things, the college operated a laundry and a cafeteria. Bowers also recalled that because boarding students were already on campus, Swift Memorial Junior College did not close when it snowed. That meant that students who lived off campus had to walk to school through the snow. Howard, meanwhile, recalled that, in addition to traditional academics, Swift Memorial Junior College sought to infuse its students with ethics and morals. The main Swift College building is visible now only in huge photo (and other photos in private collections). The museum photo covers practically entire north wall of the Swift Museum. The actual
building, which had been completed in 1893, was torn down after the Swift campus was purchased by the Hawkins County Board of Education after Swift High School closed in 1963. Retired Museum Director Stella Gudger recalled that it was something of a miracle that the huge photo remains to remind Swift alumni of the original structure. She recalled that during the Price Public School renovation project, efforts to establish a Swift Museum in that building were begun. While working with a graphics company that was working on the museum interior, Gudger said, she was asked for a quality photo of the original main Swift College building. The only photo of the original main building that Gudger was able to locate, she recalled, was on a small postcard that Hawkins County Historian George Webb loaned her. Gudger said that she was amazed that the graphics company was able to create a wallsized photo from the postcard photo. She noted that she has seen Swift Memorial Junior College and Swift High School alumni moved to tears on seeing the huge photo for the first time. “We’ve seen people cry when they see it,” she said of the photo. Gudger explained Swift alumni, she said, still hold reunions around the country every two years. In addition, the four women said, alumni also continue the old Swift Memorial Junior College and High School “May Pole” tradition at Rogersville City Park each year. An old photo on display in the Swift Museum shows women in long dresses wrapping a May Pole on the Swift Campus in what appears to be either the late 19th or early 20th century. The former Price Public School building is now on the National Register of Historic Places. It had closed as a school in 1958 after it had fallen into disrepair. Black elementary school students had been moved to the nearby Swift High School campus and remained there until that facility closed in 1963. Continued on page 42
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Swift’s 1941 Football Team: front row -- Bill Logan, Ben Strauss, Goldie (last name not known), Nelson Fain, Bill Simpson, and Celton Woods; second row -- Woody Gardner, Ned Netherland, unknown, (first name not known) Bowers, Ed Harris and Levi Davis; third row -- (first name not known) Walton, Robert Kyle, Melvin Bricley, (first name not known) Waters, R. Harris, K. Byrd, J. Stinson, Roy Lee, and E. Mayhon.
An unidentified (and undated) photo showing a group of students (or possibly student teachers?) at Swift.
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The Boys Dormitory, facing south toward the Methodist Cemetery. From page 40
a “stronghold” of the Presbyterian faith and that Rev. William H. Swift High School, which also taught black elementary school Franklin might find assistance for his effort to start a school here. students for a number of years, had taken up where the Swift Memorial Junior College had left off in educating black Rogersville- Blacks Banned from White Schools area students when the college closed for financial reasons in 1955. Gudger recalled that in 1901, the Tennessee Legislature closed The high school also was located in the main building on the former the doors of white colleges to black students – thereby increasing college’s hilltop Rogersville campus. the need for historically black institutions of higher learning such as Swift College and its successor, Swift Memorial Junior College. The High School To help Swift College, Gudger explained, Maryville College Retired Price Public Community Center and Swift Museum donated $25,000 from its endowment to Swift College. Gudger Director Stella Gudger recalled that during her time at Swift High said those funds were used, at least in part, to help rebuild the Swift School the football teams of Swift High and College’s boy’s dormitory when it was destroyed by Rogersville High shared the same football field, fire. alternating days when they played games. But they teams didn’t play each other. The College Timeline Gudger and the three Swift Memorial Junior Rev. William Franklin led Swift College from College alumni also recalled the Swift Memorial its founding in 1883 until his retirement in 1926. Junior College and Swift High School had, for some He and his wife are buried on the grounds of the time, homecoming parades along Main Street in school’s former campus. Rogersville. Franklin was succeeded by the Rev. C.E. Swift Memorial Junior College had, itself, Tucker, DD, who had been pastor of the Leonard followed in the wake of Swift College, which had Street Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. During been founded here in1883 by the Rev. William H. his tenure, Swift evolved into both a standardized Franklin, of Knoxville, who was sent to Rogersville high school and a junior college. Rev. Tucker retired by the Presbyterian Church to found a school for in 1936 and was succeeded by Dr. W.C. Hargrave, black students. DD, who led the school until his retirement in 1941. Although black, Rev. Franklin had been Professor Robert E. Lee succeeded Dr. Rev. William H. Franklin a graduate of Presbyterian Church-sponsored Hargrave in 1941 and led the institution until the Maryville College, a predominately white school. Maryville junior college closed for financial reasons in 1955. Principal H.L. College, as early as the 1830s had some black students, per the PBS Price was principal of Swift High School from 1955 until 1967. documentary “The Swift Story.” Mr. William Blevins was the last principal of Swift High School, As to why the Presbyterian Church focused on Rogersville as serving from 1957 to 1963 when integration took effect and the the site of a school for black students. The female Swift Memorial school’s students moved to Rogersville High School in the fall. Junior College alumni and Swift High graduate Gudger said that possibly it was thought in the late 19th century that Rogersville was — By Bill Jones
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wift Memorial Junior College, a boarding school for high school and junior college students, was located in Rogersville. It was accessible to local students, those who live in Petersburg, New Canton, Guntown, Sanders Chapel, and Mooresburg. The school emphasized developing and laying a basic religious foundation. A school legacy was attained through the stalwart leadership of the presidents, Presbyterian Church, faculty, and dedicated alumni. The Rogersville Swift Committee wants the Swift legacy to grow; therefore, it is endeavoring to continue what has been established, although all operation has ceased. Swift and Price Public Grade School were linked. The second-year Swift College students majoring in teacher training did their practice teaching, as it was called then, at Price Public. The young students had fun with the college students while still learning. Some of the young ladies and young men became students’ “play mothers and fathers”. Swift Memorial included high school grades nine through twelve. Upon graduation, students continued to college, receiving a two-year college academic degree. High School was different from Price Public School. Students had a different teacher for each class. In addition to local students, classmates included students from New York, Chicago, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. These friendships formed here lasted over the years. Students also participated in extracurricular activities. The school day began by assembling in the auditorium for chapel, or devotion. Then students went to their classes. When students became juniors, they anticipated a challenging learning experience required of all juniors. A special night in May was the “big” oratorical contest before a filled auditorium of faculty, family, and friends. Some parents permitted their sons or daughters to “quit” school at this juncture because of the apprehension encountered. Another exciting social activity was JuniorSenior Prom. When the senior year began, the students were anxiously ready to complete all class requirements and receive a high school diploma. After a few months lapsed after graduation, students enrolled in the college department of Swift Memorial, joined by some former classmates and some newcomers. Some of the same teachers were joined by some new ones. There were various clubs students could join, and they could try out for plays, which were presented at intervals. Religious Emphasis Week was observed each February. A Presbyterian preacher visited and gave a
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ver the years graduates from Swift College, the high school, and grade school have attempted to maintain some connection with each other and their heritage through events like May Day and bi-annual reunions. The most notable connection has been through Price Public and the contribution the historians have made and continue to make (visitations and gathering collectables. After the 2017 School Reunion, the national committee established a Swift sub-committee to address ideas to and motivate past graduates to get involved and join the alumni association. During one of our meetings I suggested we might ask graduates to write about their experiences while attending Swift, to address what they believe to be the Legacy of Swift,
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Letters from Alumni meditation during devotion time. At the end of each semester, if a student were on the honor roll, he or she was assigned a teacher or administrator to “shadow” for a day. There was a canteen where students could buy snacks and socialize. Sports, football and basketball, naturally had high priority and enhanced school life. Students experienced jubilation with graduation from college, hearing “Pomp and Circumstance” and receiving their associate degrees. Melancholy was felt because some classmates would never be seen again. The graduates went in different directions -- college, workforce, or Uncle Sam. Swift had a tremendous impact on this community. When I talked with a 91-year old Swiftie recently, she mentioned that we students were taught rules of good life, good morals, and character building. In 1955, an announcement was made stating that Swift Memorial College was closing due to a lack of funds. Hawkins County established a new high school to accommodate students. It was named Swift High School. The students there were enthusiastic, respectful, well-mannered, happy, and ready to learn. These students are leaders today in their respective communities. In 1958, the students from Price Public were incorporated into the same facility. The presence of the young students added much to the atmosphere of the school. I, Norma Bowers, was a graduate of Swift Junior College and had recently completed my B.S. Degree at Tennessee State University, receiving my teaching certification. As a result, I was offered and accepted a teaching position in the new Swift High School. I was thankful to have the opportunity to give back to my community the support, guidance, compassion and understanding that was afforded me. My love and appreciation for young people was the forefront of my teaching career. Due to integration, Swift High School closed in the spring of 1963. Swift’s legacy has been established through years of contemplation; therefore, the Rogersville Swift Committee asks each of you to consider becoming a member of the committee so that the legacy can be continued. The committee invites Swift alumni, descendants of alumni, and interested community individuals to attend the next committee meeting on Feb. 27, 2018, at 4 p.m., at Price Public Community Center. We must not, we cannot, allow our legacy to become inactive.
— Norma J. Bowers
Swift Alumnus and Retired Teacher
and how either the college, high school or grade school experience has enriched their lives and, what has been the lasting impression on their lives their children and grandchildren, thus the collaboration with the Rogersville Review to publish an article quarterly (or more frequently) writing about those experiences and/or submit pictures to “Reflections The Swift Legacy.” What an exciting way to keep our history alive! I look forward to the continuation of the collaboration for years to come!
— Linda Kincaid
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he Hale family of Rogersville has, over the years, produced a noted jurist, a crusader for women’s rights and a singer and actor who appeared in five movies that were nominated for academy awards. The jurist was Winfield Berry Hale, Jr., (1890-1964). He was born to Winfield Berry and Sarah Sallie Matilda (Phipps) Hale in Rogersville, on June 25, 1890, according to the University of Tennessee’s online special collections (SCOUT). He graduated from Cumberland Law School in 1913 and settled in Kingsport to practice law. Hale married Alma Brooks Phillips on Nov. 9, 1916 in Hawkins County and the couple had two children, Winfield Berry “Hap” Hale and Sarah Nannette (Hale) Dayton. The elder Mr. Hale, who was a judge in the war crimes trials at Nuremburg, Germany, after World War II, died Aug. 30, 1964, at a hospital in Roanoke, Va., according to his obituary in the New York Times. Judge Hale, who retired earlier that year from the Tennessee Court of Appeals, was 74 years old. He had been in ill health for some time and was taken to the hospital a few hours before his death by his son, his obituary said. Judge Hale had been Mayor of Rogersville, served five terms on the State Democratic Committee, was special assistant to the United States Attorney General about 1939 and had practiced law 29 years before becoming a judge. He was a leading figure in upper East Tennessee politics and a Democrat in an area that was in his lifetime (and still is) largely Republican. Late in 1947, he was named as a judge in the war crimes court
at Nuremburg, Germany. He was assigned to the high command cases and spent about a year in Germany. The elder Mr. Hale’s son Winfield Berry “Hap” Hale III was also a noted attorney. He was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Rogersville. He was educated at the University of the South, in Sewanee, Tenn., graduating in May, 1941, summa cum laude. He volunteered for military service in June 1941, and was trained as a Marine fighter pilot at Jacksonville, Fla. He spent two and a half years in the South Pacific, flying from aircraft carriers and the islands of Midway, Biniau and Guadalcanal. He was the direct descendant of Colonel James Richards and Phillip Smith Hale, founders and proprietors of the Hale Springs Resort, for which the Hale Spring Inn in Rogersville is named.
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Ruth Hale as she appeared in 1921.
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Discover Hawkins County • 2018 47 Heywood Broun and was an associate of the Algonquin Round house on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Not long afterward, she Table. was chosen to be president of the Lucy Stone League, a group based Hale was a founder of the Lucy Stone League, an organization on Lucy Stone’s decision to keep her maiden name after marriage. whose motto was “My name is the symbol for my identity and must The group also chose Rose Falls Bres to serve as its legal counsel. not be lost.” Hale’s cause led her to fight for women to be able to Mrs. Bres, soon to be named president of the National Association legally preserve their maiden names after marriage. She challenged of Women Lawyers, had been Hale’s lawyer during her battle in the courts any government edict that would not recognize a with the State Department. Heywood Broun was among the men present, and supported his wife in her endeavors. Other Lucy married woman by the name she chose to use. Ruth Hale was born in Rogersville in 1887. At age 13, she Stoners were Jane Grant, wife of Harold Ross, the founder of The entered the Hollins Institute (today Hollins University) in Roanoke, New Yorker, and Beatrice Kaufman, wife of playwright George S. Virginia. Three years later, she left to attend Drexel Academy of Kaufman. Hale and Broun bought a farm in Stamford, Connecticut, Fine Art (today Drexel University) in Philadelphia, where she but resided in separate homes. She started to spend more time on studied painting and sculpture, but writing was her true calling. women’s rights causes and less When Ruth was 18, time on journalism. she became a journalist in In August 1927, Hale took Washington, DC, writing for a leading role in protesting the the Hearst syndicate. She was a executions of anarchists and sought-after writer and socialite, accused murderers Sacco and and attended parties at the Vanzetti. She traveled to Boston White House when President as part of the defense committee, Woodrow Wilson was in office. along with Dorothy Parker and She worked at the Washington John Dos Passos. The men Post until she went back to were put to death over their Philadelphia to become drama fierce protests. The campaign critic for the Philadelphia Public had a galvanizing effect on her, Ledger. Hale also dabbled leading her to fight against in sports writing, which was capital punishment. uncommon for women to do at During the 1920s and the time. 1930s, Hale continued to write, She moved to New York reviewed books for the Brooklyn City about 1915 and became a Eagle, and worked as a theatrical feature writer for The New York press agent. She was a leading Times, Vogue and Vanity Fair. figure in New York’s writer’s Hale also did a bit of acting, community, and, with her appearing on Broadway three husband, she was an associate of times in her life. the Algonquin Round Table at Hale was introduced to the Algonquin Hotel. Heywood Broun, a popular Hale and Broun were newspaper columnist and quietly divorced in Mexico sportswriter, at a New York in November 1933, although Giants baseball game at the Polo the two remained close and Grounds. They were married continued to reside on the same on June 6, 1917. When Broun The grave of Rogersville native Ruth Hale is located in the Old was sent to France to report on Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Rogersville. Famous in her day property in Connecticut. Ten months later, in WWI, Ruth Hale went with him, as a journalist, writer and women’s right’s activist, she died in September 1934, Hale came writing for the Paris edition of 1934 in New York City. — Photo by Bill Jones down with an intestinal fever at the Chicago Tribune. In 1918, Hale gave birth to her only child, Heywood Hale her home in Stamford. Broun rushed his former wife to Doctor’s Broun, in New York City. Heywood Hale Broun would go on to Hospital on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, but it was too late. become a noted sportswriter and broadcaster in his own right. She died on Sept. 18 at age 47. She was buried in the old Presbyterian Early in 1921 Hale took a stand with the U.S. State Department, Church Cemetery in Rogersville demanding that she be issued a passport as “Ruth Hale,” not as “Mrs. Heywood Broun.” The government refused. No woman had James Richards Hale was prolific actor Richard Hale, as he was credited as a movie and television been given a passport with her maiden name to that time. She was unable to cut through the red tape, and the government issued actor, was born on Nov. 16, 1892, in Rogersville. He was a singer, her passport reading “Ruth Hale, also known as Mrs. Heywood narrator and a character actor, known for Scaramouche (1952), Broun.” She refused to accept the passport, and cancelled her trip Star Trek (1966) and To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). He was married to Temple Duncan. He died on May 18, 1981 in Northridge, to France, as did her husband. In May 1921, Hale was believed to be the first married woman California, according to the Wikipedia online encyclopedia. to be issued a real estate deed in her own name for an apartment Continued on page 49
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Richard Hale portraying a Native American.
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Born James Richards Hale in Rogersville, he attended Columbia University on a singing scholarship. Upon graduation in 1914, he turned down an offer to join Columbia’s English department, choosing instead to join Minnie Maddern Fiske’s theater group. Hale’s 1921 debut at Aeolian Hall began a successful career in opera as a baritone. He toured Europe and the United States. The 1927 New York Times film review of The Unknown credits “Richard Hale, baritone” as singing “The Pirate’s Frolic.” During the 1930s, Hale performed at the Berkshire Playhouse in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Hale also narrated Peter and the Wolf for Sergei Prokofiev, at Tanglewood, with Koussevitsky conducting. Hale was also the narrator for Arthur Fiedler’s 1953 RCA recording of the same music with the Boston Pops. In later life, he turned more and more to acting. His most notable role was in the 1956 film Friendly Persuasion, starring Gary Cooper. He was also notable as the Soothsayer who warns “Beware the Ides of March!’ in the Shakespeare film Julius Caesar (1953). In All the King’s Men his character’s name was Richard Hale. Hale also appeared in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) as the sinister neighbor Nathan Radley. He was also known for his
portrayal of Father Manuel Ferreira in The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima. He made four guest appearances on Perry Mason, including murder victim George Lutts in 1957 in the show’s third episode, “The Case of the Nervous Accomplice,” and general store owner Robert Tepper in the 1960 episode, “The Case of the Violent Village.” He also appeared in television programs such as Cheyenne, Rawhide, Maverick, Daniel Boone, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Star Trek as Goro, in the third-season episode “The Paradise Syndrome,” Harry O as Jud Kane, in the second-season episode “Victim” and Adam-12. Because of his unusual appearance was often cast as exotic Middle Eastern characters and Native Americans. His roles ranged from kindly, but strict, priests to sinister villains. Richard Hale appeared in five films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: All the King’s Men (1949), Julius Caesar (1953) Friendly Persuasion (1956), Ben-Hur (1959) and To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). Of those, All the King’s Men (1949) and BenHur (1959) are winners in the category.
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President James K. Polk and firebrand Kentucky Sen. Henry Clay’s family both have ties to Hawkins County
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wo men with ties to Rogersville and Hawkins Co., Tenn., competed to become President of the United States in 1844. Ironically, the lives of James Knox Polk, of Tennessee, and Henry Clay, of Kentucky, seemed to have been intertwined in several ways. Former Tennessee governor and U.S. Congressman Polk was the Democratic party’s nominee in 1844, while Kentucky U.S. Senator and Congressman Clay was the Whig party’s nominee. Their ties to Rogersville were somewhat tenuous but they were still ties. Polk, a North Carolinian by birth who moved to Tennessee with his family at age 10, had campaigned for governor in Rogersville and had stayed at the Hale Springs Inn. Polk was elected Governor of Tennessee for one two-year term and also represented the state in the U.S. Congress, where he was elected Speaker of the House. In a strange twist of fate, Polk’s 1844 Presidential opponent, Henry Clay, of Kentucky, also had served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. But Polk failed in two other attempts at winning the governorship and his political career appeared to be on the decline – until he attended the Democratic Convention in 1844. There, he reportedly hoped to get the nomination for vice-president. But when the leading candidates for President failed to win enough delegates to win the nomination, the convention turned to Polk as a compromise candidate for President. The front-runner for the Democratic Presidential nomination was thought to be former President Martin van Buren, but when neither he, nor anyone else, could win a majority of the delegates, Continued on page 54
Henry Clay — Photo by Matthew Brady
James K. Polk, 1846 portrait by George Peter Alexander Healy
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Clay-Kenner House with Civil War marker in the foreground. The house was once owned by the grandson of legendary Kentucky political leader Henry Clay who ran for President in 1844 against Tennessean James K. Polk. — Photo by Bill Jones From page 52
the party accepted Polk in a compromise. As a result, Polk is said by some to have been the first so-called “dark horse” Presidential candidate. At the time of the 1844 election, the nation was split over the issue of whether Texas, which then was an independent republic, should be admitted into the Union as a state that permitted slavery. Both Clay and Polk were slave owners, but only Polk campaigned aggressively in favor of Texas annexation. He also favored annexation of the Oregon Territory into the U.S. Polk won the Presidency by defeating legendary Kentucky political leader Clay in 1844. Clay had unsuccessfully run for President in 1832 on the National Republican ticket and had served
in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. In 1844, Clay was nominated unanimously by the Whig Party at its convention in Baltimore, the same city where the Democrats also held their convention and turned to Polk in a compromise. As president, according to History.com, Polk reduced tariffs, reformed the national banking system and settled a boundary dispute with the British that secured the Oregon Territory for the United States. Polk also led the nation into the Mexican-American War (1846-48), in which the United States acquired California and much of the present-day Southwest. Polk kept his campaign promise to be a one-term president and did not seek reelection. Soon after leaving the White House, he died at age 53.
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The James K. Polk Suite at the Hale Springs Inn in Rogersville. — Photo by Bill Jones
Clay’s grandson lived in Hawkins County
Clay apparently did not visit Rogersville, but his grandson, Confederate Army Captain Henry Boyle Clay, did later own the Clay-Kenner House at the corner of Main and Clay Streets after marrying the widow who owned it. John A. McKinney, a prominent Rogersville attorney who built Hale Springs Inn where Polk would later stay while campaigning for governor, also built the Clay-Kenner house at the corner of Main and Clay Streets in Rogersville. Also, ironically, the Inn now has a James K. Polk Suite named in honor of the former President who had stayed at the inn in 1839 while campaigning for governor. The inn also has suites named for Presidents Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson who also stayed at the famous establishment. Jackson actually did so while serving as President. The Clay-Kenner House was built in the Italianate style about 1845. The house was modified in the 1870s with the interior woodwork and the Victorian porch on the eastern side. The front portico, in the Greek Revival style, replaced an 1870s veranda in 1962. John G. Bynum and his wife, Nancy Bradley Phipps Bynum, owned this house during the Civil War. The value of his land and slaves in 1860 totaled $140,000, an enormous sum for the time. Bynum helped raise the county’s first Confederate unit, the Hawkins County Boys.
In December 1861, local Confederates killed Unionist William K. Byrd of the Eidson Community in the so-called “Byrd Raid,” and Bynum was suspected of involvement. The Byrd Raid began almost four years of indiscriminate attacks between Confederates and Unionists in Hawkins County. In 1862, Confederate supporter John D. Riley murdered Bynum in front of the Bank of Tennessee (now the Masonic Temple) three blocks west of the Clay-Kenner House. According to diarist Eliza Rhea Anderson Fain, the pair earlier had “an altercation” and neither forgot. “Time passed along and each seemed to be cherishing the dark malignant passions of the heart,” diarist Fain wrote. Riley discharged a shotgun at Bynum’s chest, “tearing one lung to pieces.” Bynum fired his revolver as he fell from his horse, wounding Riley. Bynum died at the scene, but Riley was not arrested.
Clay’s grandson was Confederate officer
Three years later, Nancy Bynum married Confederate Capt. Henry Boyle Clay, a grandson of the famous U.S. Senator. Capt. Clay served on the staff of Confederate cavalry Gen. John Pegram before transferring to the staff of Lt. Col. Basil W. Duke, one of Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s subordinates. Clay was with Morgan on the day Morgan died in Greeneville. When Union soldiers forced him to identify Morgan’s body, Clay Continued on page 56
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cried out, “You have just killed the best man in the Confederacy.” Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, also a Kentuckian, had been a hero in the Confederate sates for carrying the war into Ohio in a cavalry raid that ended with his men killed or captured and he and his staff officers in the Ohio State Prison. His star rose when Morgan escaped from the prison and made his way back south. He was shot to death by a Union soldier in Greeneville after Union cavalry learned he was spending the night in what is now known as the Dickson-Williams Mansion there and raided the town under cover of heavy rain. Morgan received hero’s funerals in Abingdon, Va., and Richmond, Va., after his body was returned to Confederate troops by the Union Army.
Polk’s Journey Home
As he had promised before the Presidential Election of 1844, James K. Polk served only one term as President and returned to Tennessee. But he died of disease only months after returning. In March 2017, the 110th General Assembly passed Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 141 in support of the relocation of the tomb for President Polk and First Lady Sarah Polk’s tomb from the State Capitol to the James K. Polk Ancestral Home in Columbia. When the General Assembly reconvened this past January, the joint resolution was to continue to the state House of Representatives for a vote. Widespread statewide support has rolled in for The Journey Home for President James K. Polk, with 72 county mayors from across the State writing letters in favor of the tomb to be moved to the President James K. Polk Home and Museum, the only remaining home Polk lived in except for the White House.
Mayor Bailey Supports Move
Hawkins Co. Mayor Melville Bailey is among those who wrote letters in support of moving the tombs of the couple from the State Capital to the Polk home. “This letter is being written in support of the initiative to relocate the tomb of James K. Polk to Columbia,” Mayor Bailey wrote. “This move would allow the Polk legacy to be intact. Logically, this move seems to be an excellent idea. If President Polk’s wishes are for his legacy and tomb to be located in the same place, as per his last will and testament, I am in favor of granting his wish.” During James K. Polk’s Presidency, two remarkable stories converged: the story of his own unlikely rise from a sickly frontier youth to a powerful U.S. President and the story of America’s expansion from a coastal nation nestled between the Atlantic and the Appalachians to a continental country that reached the Pacific.
Home is Historic Site
Since 1929, the James K. Polk Home and Museum has been the main historic site for the 11th President, welcoming tens of
thousands of visitors each year, and is home to the largest collection of Polk artifacts. “The mission for this project has been to honor the legacy of our 11th President, and we are humbled by the overwhelming support to fulfill Polk’s wishes,” said Thomas Price, curator of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum. “There have been several attempts to try and fulfill Polk’s intent to be buried at home in the past, and we look to our elected officials to vote in favor of the resolution as the next step in the process to make this historical event a reality for President and Tennessee Governor James K. Polk, bringing him to rest in peace at home once and for all.” Polk detailed his desired legacy in his will to be buried at home in the side yard of Polk Place, a precedent Polk took from several preceding presidents including George Washington at Mt. Vernon, his mentor Andrew Jackson at The Hermitage, and Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. After Sarah Polk’s death in 1891, however, legal problems ensued. Distant relatives sued the estate of the late president argued that a dead man did not have the legal authority to determine the future of a property in perpetuity, and the court agreed. These 55 family members then sold the property and split the proceeds, and despite some efforts to preserve Polk Place, the home was sold to a developer in 1900 and torn down a year later for an apartment complex. The tomb is currently located at the Tennessee State Capitol, which is where the Polks were moved after the destruction of Polk Place. At the time, it was the best option available, but in 1929, Sarah Polk’s great-great-niece and a group of Nashville women formed the James K. Polk Memorial Association with the purpose of honoring Polk’s legacy. The Association and the State of Tennessee purchased the Polk family’s Columbia home and furnished it with many of the inherited furnishings from Polk Place. It is these artifacts that now furnish the home and museum. In one of the 72 letters of support from county mayors across Tennessee, Maury Co. Mayor Charlie Norman states, “People come here [Columbia, Tenn.] from all over the country and the world to visit the Polk Home to learn about President and Mrs. Polk. The Polk Home is nationally recognized as Polk’s Presidential Museum. It would provide an appropriate place for the tomb and would be easily accessible to visitors from all walks of life.” To have the tomb moved to Polk’s last remaining home will take the House of Representatives passing the joint resolution, as well as a sign-off from the Tennessee Historical Commission and the Tennessee Capitol Commission. Finally, the Chancery Court of Davidson County must determine if the Polks’ remains can be moved. For more information about resolution and notification of intent to move the tomb, visit www.jameskpolk.com, and follow along The Journey Home for President James K. Polk on social media on Facebook and Twitter.
— By Bill Jones
The career of the eleventh U.S. President reflected and fulfilled the young nation’s commitment to westward expansion. The son of a North Carolina farmer and surveyor, James Knox Polk was 10 years old when his family crossed the Appalachian Mountains. Growing up on the Tennessee frontier, he inherited his neighbors’ work ethic, resourcefulness, and democratic ideals. Although young Polk was accustomed to the rigors of frontier life, he lacked physical stamina. Shortly before his seventeenth birthday, he needed surgery for stones in his urinary bladder. The successful operation, performed by noted Kentucky surgeon Ephraim McDowell, enabled Polk to pursue an education with renewed enthusiasm. After just two and a half years of formal schooling in Tennessee, Polk was admitted to the University of North Carolina as a sophomore. His college studies and his membership in a debating society helped nurture his growing interest in law and government. He graduated with top honors in mathematics and the classics, and returned to Tennessee determined to become a lawyer. To receive legal training, he worked in the office of renowned Nashville trial attorney Felix Grundy and served as clerk of the Tennessee Senate. Diligent and ambitious, Polk soon established a law practice in Columbia, Tennessee. Encouraged by his early professional success, he turned to politics. At 27, he defeated an incumbent for a seat in the
Discover Hawkins County • 2018 Tennessee Legislature. While serving as a state representative, he courted and eventually married Sarah Childress, the daughter of a prominent Murfreesboro merchant and planter. An educated woman whose intellect and social grace impressed contemporaries, Sarah became Polk’s personal and political confidante. Her active involvement in her husband’s campaigns helped ensure his victories. Fervently supporting the policies of fellow Tennessee Democrat Andrew Jackson, Polk was elected to the U.S. Congress at 29. His Congressional career lasted 14 years and included two terms as Speaker of the House.
A Setback
While serving his constituents in Washington, Polk remained keenly interested in state politics. Concerned that the Whig Party was becoming increasingly popular in Tennessee, he returned home and successfully ran for the governorship. After one two-year term, he twice failed to be re-elected. Although rivals reasonably assumed that his political influence had peaked, Polk stayed active in Democratic politics and shrewdly sought opportunities to revive his career.
A Comeback
Despite Polk’s political frustrations in Tennessee in the 1840’s, nationally prominent Democrats had not forgotten his partisan dedication. Delegates to the 1844 Democratic Convention viewed him as a possible vice president. When the party’s leading Presidential contenders Martin Van Buren and Lewis Cass failed to attract sufficient support to win the nomination, the deadlocked convention needed a compromise candidate. The Democrats’ “dark horse” nominee was James K. Polk.
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Challenging the well-known Whig candidate Henry Clay in the 1844 Presidential election, Polk promised to actively encourage America’s westward expansion. He favored Texas statehood and the acquisition of the Oregon Territory. Although critics expressed concern that aggressive expansionism might lead to a war with Great Britain or Mexico and might destroy the tenuous balance between free states and slave states, a majority of Americans accepted Polk’s vision of a continental nation.
Promises Fulfilled
With political forcefulness and savvy, President Polk tirelessly pursued his ambitious goals. Texas joined the country as the 28th state during his first year in office. Tense negotiations with Great Britain concluded with American annexation of the Oregon Territory south of the 49th Parallel. Following a controversial twoyear war, Mexico ceded New Mexico and California to the United States. The Polk Administration also achieved its major economic objectives by lowering tariffs and establishing an independent Federal Treasury.
A New Frontier
During Polk’s term of office, the United States acquired more than 800,000 square miles of western territory and extended its boundary to the Pacific Ocean. True to his campaign pledge to serve only one term as President, Polk left office and returned to Tennessee in March 1849. The nation’s expansionist aims had been realized. When he died of cholera three months later, thousands of Americans were rushing west in search of California gold. A man whose life had been shaped by his early years on the Tennessee frontier left a vast new frontier as his legacy.
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Tennessee’s highest-ranking Confederate officer was born in Rogersville
ALEXANDER PETER “A.P.” STEWART
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highest ranking Confederate officer was born in Rogersville? Alexander Peter Stewart was born in Rogersville on October 2, 1821 in a home on what is now North Church Street. A state historical marker on the wall of the old “Lyons’ Hospital” behind Oh Henry’s Restaurant tells part of his story. William and Elizabeth (Decherd) Stewart had moved to Rogersville from Blountville shortly before Alexander’s birth. They purchased the downtown Rogersville home for $300. The family was somewhat wealthy for the times. Alexander attended grammar school at McMinn Academy. His parents pushed education and soon found that their son was talented in mathematics. The family left Rogersville in 1831 when Alexander was 10 years old, moving to Winchester, Tennessee. The family continued to do well financially. Alexander was blessed with eight younger siblings. In 1838 Alexander’s academic proficiency earned him an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
It was there that he became known as “A.P. Stewart”. He continued to excel in mathematics and graduated 12th in a class of 56 in 1842. Lt. A.P Stewart was assigned to Army Artillery but was called back to West Point to be a mathematics instructor, where he taught for three years, completing his military obligation. He returned to Tennessee, taking a professorship at Cumberland University. There he met and married Harriet Byron Chase and they started a family. He left Cumberland University to teach at the University of Nashville, but returned to Cumberland in 1854 and taught there until the outbreak of the Civil War. When Tennessee left the Union, Stewart volunteered his services to the Confederacy and was given the rank of Major in the Tennessee Militia. He proved a success in both training artillery troops and commanding troops in battle. He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. He led troops at the battle of Shiloh, Perryville and Murfreesboro, gaining notoriety for his leadership skills. In 1863 Stewart fought in battles at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. After the Battle of New Hope Church, Stewart was promoted to Lieutenant-General. The only other Tennessean to attain this rank was Nathan Bedford Forrest.
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Alexander Peter Stewart A pen and ink drawing at left, below, Stewart in later years.
As the war came to an end, Stewart was commanding what was left of the Army of Tennessee and surrendered in 1865. After the war Stewart returned to Cumberland University, and in 1868 was appointed professor of mathematics at the University of Mississippi. In 1874, he became president of the school and helped reestablish the university as one of the best in the south. He stepped down from the university in 1886. He was later appointed as a commissioner for a project to make the battlefields around Chattanooga and Chickamauga into a National Park. The Chickamauga National Battlefield Park was dedicated in 1896 and became a model for other Civil War battlefield parks. Stewart moved to Biloxi, Miss., where he passed away on August 30, 1908. His accomplishments in the military and academic worlds make him an important figure in history. And he started out as a little boy in Rogersville!
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The historic marker on North Church Street tells part of the story of Alexander Peter Stewart.
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Wild Mountain Rides Motorcycle Touring Maps
Motorcycle enthusiasts, nature lovers, and kids of all ages can northern Pennsylvania to the Maine/Canadian border. He produces now bask in the beauty of the mountains surrounding Hawkins motorcycle touring maps, ATV trail maps, and snowmobile maps as County with greater ease thanks to Wild Mountain Rides Motorcycle well as winery, brewery, and distillery maps. Touring Maps. Don Smith and Randy Freeman partnered to create The map that Don and Randy work on together covers many the first map in 2015 as a result of a stop Don made in the mountains mountainous regions of seven states, including: Tennessee, western of New Hampshire while visiting for its version of “Bike Week.” North Carolina, southern Kentucky and Virginia, northern There, he saw one of Randy’s maps South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. hanging in the Iron Horse Saloon. The However, the primary focus of the map bar was out of maps, so Don got the phone is eastern Tennessee and western North number and called Randy to find out Carolina. The first map went to print in where he could pick up a copy. The two the spring of 2016 with 100,000 copies began to talk, and when Don told Randy being printed. In two short years, the that he was from East Tennessee and lead demand has tremendously grown to the guided motorcycle tours of Tennessee production of nearly 1 million copies that and North Carolina, the rest was history. are distributed over seven states. Requests The pair became partners working handhave been made from 48 states to receive in-hand developing maps of the Smoky copies of the map, and it been handed Mountains and surrounding areas. Don out to people from at least 12 different picks the routes, sells the ads, and chooses countries. the landmarks to be included on the maps. Don takes much pride in the Randy hand draws the maps, creates a touring map featuring approximately large percentage of the ads, and does the 50 color-coded loops, the distance and layout prior to the maps going to print. approximate riding times of each loop, Both Don and Randy have an and 15 “named roads.” Don said, “It’s a enormous amount of experience to tool that people use to plan day rides or Don Smith contribute to the success of their business, complete vacations. It’s my way of sharing Asphalt Adventures, LLC. Don has ridden the beauty of the mountains with people motorcycles most of his adult life, traveled from all over the world that want to come the US and Canada for 20 as a truck driver, worked the motorcycle here. Our map is a list of my favorite scenic routes, caves, waterfalls, circuit selling leather apparel at major motorcycle rallies nationwide, museums, and other points of interest. I tell people that “Southern and is a member of a nationwide veteran support organization. He hospitality” is still alive and well, especially in the smaller businesses has also written numerous articles about riding motorcycles in the in the mountains. I want to send people to businesses where they are mountains and has even worked with nonprofit motorcycle-oriented greeted with a smile and a sincere welcome. I want them to go places POW/MIA awareness and veterans’ assistance organizations. where they are going to make new friends and will want to come Randy has been in the map business for over 24 years and has developed maps that cover the northeastern United States from continued on page 66
“God created the beauty of these mountains. He gave me the job of showing you where that beauty is at.”
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back to many times in the future.” Sending people to the some of the most beautiful mountains in East Tennessee is just what Don has accomplished with a tour he has named, “Copperhead Road.” Copperhead Road is a route that loops the mountains throughout Route 63 at Harrogate, east to Route 33, and then eastward to Kyles Ford. From there, it drops south on Route 70 to the junction of Route 11W in Rogersville. Then, it continues west on Route 11-W to Route 66 north to Sneedville and onto Route 31 south to Mooresburg to the junction of Route 11W. Copperhead Road is 110 miles in length and crosses five mountains with 956 curves. Don says that it’s the beauty of the mountain scenery as well as the mountainous roads and the switchback curves that most motorcycle riders come to ride. Don also designs and sells t-shirts, ball caps, patches, and helmet and window stickers as well as decals for five named roads in Tennessee and North Carolina. The merchandise can be found in 43 stores in three states. The Clinch River Market is a prominent retailer of the Copperhead Road merchandise. You don’t have to ride a motorcycle to get out and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the mountains. You can just hop in your vehicle, pick up a map, drive to one end of the route, and give Copperhead Road a try. A warm spring afternoon or a crisp fall morning is the perfect time to experience everything the area has to offer. While enjoying your visit, stop by the many venues and landmarks referenced on the map. There, you can take in a breathtaking view of the Clinch River, enjoy a handmade burger, pick up a Copperhead Road T-shirt or memento, stay overnight at a river lodge, or just visit the friendly establishments along the way. Maps are available at www.wildmountainrides.com, www.wildrides.info, and can be picked up for free at many gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants, and hotels in Cumberland Gap, Harrogate, Kyles Ford, Sneedville, Rogersville, and Mooresburg. They are also available in visitor and welcome centers in Tennessee and North Carolina as well as local area Chambers of Commerce in the seven states located on the maps. “In effect, you can say our maps touch people’s lives. If the mountains of East Tennessee and western North Carolina aren’t already the number one tourist destinations in the United States, then they will be before we are finished because our maps literally go out nationwide and worldwide,” says Don. “God created the beauty of these mountains. He gave me the job of showing you where that beauty is at.”
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Rogersville in BLOOM Discover Hawkins County • 2018
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May 19
May Day Celebration is a tradition from ‘school days’ at the former Price Public School and Swift College. It was celebrated the first of May with all-day activities from plays, contests, fashion shows, may pole wrapping, dances and more. To commemorate and keep alive that tradition, members of the community are invited to come out and enjoy the day at Rogersville City Park on Saturday, May 19. Events will begin at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies. Picnic-style lunches will be sold from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., but if you would like a lunch, please contact a member of the Swift Committee for a ticket to insure that enough meals are prepared. Activities will include the crowning a King and Queen for the day (an old school tradition), wrapping of the May Pole by young people, bingo with prizes, raffles, cake walks,and other games.
Easter Sunday Buffet
Appalachian Spring Festival
Hale Springs Inn, 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Reservations recommended. For more information call 423-272-5171.
Downtown Rogersville. To include workshops; and the street festival entertainment will still be on Saturday. We invite the merchants on Main to have sidewalk sales.
April 7 - May 26
Featuring Chalk Art Contest
Self-guided Walking / Driving Tour Main Street Chamber 423-272-2186 Rogersville in bloom is a showcase of our community’s beauty and historical significance. Take a self-guided stroll or drive through beautiful Historic Rogersville and discover its hidden charms and abundance of history. The Rogersville Main Street program comes together to welcome guests in celebrating 228 years of breathtaking landscapes, rainbow-hued flowers, and blossoming trees. The scenery is available for touring and photography, compliments of the Town of Rogersville and the residents. As you take the tour, be sure to linger awhile and enjoy the unique boutiques, art galleries, locally owned cafés and the many other attractions designed for your pleasure. Join us as we continue to embrace our history, celebrate our beauty and nurture our hometown feeling. Tour maps can be picked up at the Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce, 107 East Main Street.
April 23
Rogersville Heritage Association Salad Luncheon
Hale Springs Inn, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. $8.00 donation, tickets available at the door. Call 423-272-5171 or email director@ rogersvilleheritage.org for more information.
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Sign up on the Courthouse Square; schools and clubs to enter a “scarecrow” contest. Four winners to be displayed in the garden areas of the squares. Contact rogartcouncil.org, rogersvilleartscouncil@ gmail.com, or call 423-293-0882.
May 11
Arts, Wine & Cheese Stroll
Downtown Rogersville, 5-8 p.m. The Rogersville Arts Council, in partnership with the Hales Springs Inn and merchants on Main Street in Historic Downtown Rogersville, presents a casual evening beginning with sipping wine with cheese. More information will be available on the Rogersville Arts Council Facebook, rogartscouncil. org, email rogersvilleartscouncil@gmail.com, at the Hale Springs Inn, or call 423-293-0882.
May 12
Four-Man Golf Scramble
McDonald Hills Golf Course, Rogersville, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce. Prizes for first through fourth place. Hole-in-one at hole six — new vehicle. Lunch will be provided. $200.00 entry fee per team. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 423-272-2186.
May 13
Mother’s Day Brunch
Hale Springs Inn, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Celebrate Mom by treating her to a decadent brunch in an unforgettable setting — a memory you will never forget. Our mother’s day menu is nothing short of spectacular. Reservations are requested, but not required. For more information call Hale Springs Inn 423-272-5171.
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May 26
Cruise-In on the Square
Downtown Rogersville, 6-9 p.m. Join pre1980 to pre 1989 classic car enthusiasts with this popular event. Stroll through the streets, listen to the live music of Ivy Road Band, shop in our local businesses, or dine in one of our many restaurants. First 50 exhibitors will receive a dash plaque. A people’s choice trophy is also awarded. For additional information call Rogersville Main Street 423-272-2186.
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COMMUNITY MARCH
Events 2018
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. March 5, 12, 19, 26 H.B. Stamps Library Teen Book Club with Mrs. Tori- 6:00 p.m. at McDonald’s restaurant in Rogersville. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. March 6, 13, 20, 27 H.B. Stamps Library “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Book Club, 6:00 p.m. at the library. March 7,14, 21,28 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. March 7, 14, 21, 28 H.B. Stamps Library Story Time and Crafts with Mrs. Greta,10:00 a.m. For more information call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. March 16 Sigean Celtic Band, Step Dancers and Fairy Harpist Sandra Parker sponsored by Rogersville Arts Councils 7:00 p.m. Rogersville Middle School Theater, 958 East McKinney Avenue. Premier Irish Traditional Music Band Sigean, of the Tri-Cities Region and Southwest Virginia, performs a wide variety of acoustic, traditional ballads, lively reels and jigs and moderns songs. Harpist Sandra Parker and Step Dancers will open the show. Tickets $15.00 or $10.00 for students, Seniors and groups of 10 or more. Purchase tickets at the door or on the Website: rogartscouncil.org. Call 423-293-0882 for more information. March 17 Saint Patrick’ s Day Celebration Dinner - Hale Springs Inn. Menu: Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Ruben, Guineness Beer Cheese, and Bread Pudding and Drink Special 5:00 –9:00 p.m. for more information call 423-272-5171.
APRIL
April 1 Easter Brunch at Hale Springs Inn, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Reservations suggested but not required. Call 423-272-5171.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 H.B. Stamps Library Teen Book Club with Mrs. Tori, 6:00 p.m. at McDonald’s restaurant in Rogersville. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library.
April 21 Cherokee Lake Power Clean Up. Sponsored by the Rogersville/Hawkins Chamber of Commerce and Holston Electric Cooperative. 9:00 a.m. at Quarryville Boat Dock. Call 423-272-2186 or 423-272- 8821 for more information.
April 3, 10, 17, 24 H.B. Stamps Library “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Book Club, 6:00 p.m. at the library.
April 23 Rogersville Heritage Association Salad Luncheon, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., $8.00 donation. Tickets available at the door. For more information call 423-272-5171 or email directorrogersvilleheritage.org.
April 4, 11, 18, 25 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. April 4, 11, 18, 25 H.B. Stamps Library Story Time and Crafts with Mrs. Greta,10:00 a.m. For more information call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. April 6 Barbeque, Blue Grass, And Boy Scouts –Hope Church, 6:00 -8:00. Fundraiser. For more information call 423-921-2733 April 6 - May 28 Rogersville in Bloom - Self-guided Driving/Walking Tour Rogersville in Bloom is a showcase of our community’s beauty and historical significance. Take a self-guided stroll through beautiful Historic Rogersville and discover hidden charms and history. The Rogersville Main Street Program comes together to welcome guests in celebrating 229 years of breath taking landscaping, rainbow-hued flowers, and blossoming trees. The scenery is available for touring and photography, compliments of the Town of Rogersville and the homeowners. As you take the downtown tour, be sure to linger awhile and enjoy the unique boutiques, art galleries, locally owned cafés and the many other attractions designed for your pleasure. Join us as we continue to embrace our history, celebrate our beauty and nurture our hometown feeling. 2018 Walking and Driving Tour brochure is available for pick up at the Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce, 107 E. Main Street. Call 423-272-2186 for more information. Rogersville in Bloom See events featured on page 75
April 7, 14, 21, 28 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656.
April 27 Arbor Day sponsored by Rogersville Tree Board. Contact 423-272-7497 for more information.
MAY
May 1, 8, 15 ,22, 29 H.B. Stamps Library “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Book Club, 6:00 p.m. at the library. Call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. May 2 - 5 Appalachian Spring Festival to include workshops; and the street festival entertainment will still be on Saturday. We invite the merchants on Main to have sidewalk sales. Featuring Chalk Art Contest sign up on the Courthouse Square; Schools and clubs to enter a “scarecrow” contest. Four winners to be displayed in the garden areas of the squares. Contact rogartcouncil.org, rogersvilleartscouncil@ gmail.com, or call 423-293-0882. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 H.B. Stamps Library Story Time and Crafts with Mrs. Greta, 10:00 a.m. For more information call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. May 4 National Day of Prayer ,12:00 noon, Rogersville Town Square. Contact 423-921-8044. May 5, 12, 19, 26 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00. p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656.
Discover Hawkins County • 2018 May 7, 14, 21 H.B. Stamps Library Teen Book Club with Mrs. Tori, 6:00 p.m. at McDonald’s restaurant in Rogersville. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. May 11 Arts, Wine & Cheese Stroll, 5-8 p.m. – The Rogersville Arts Council, in partnership with the Hales Springs Inn and merchants on Main Street in Historic Downtown Rogersville, presents a casual evening of art, wine and cheese. More information will be available on the Rogersville Arts Council Facebook, rogartscouncil.org, email rogersvilleartscouncil@ gmail.com, at the Hale Springs Inn, or call 423-293-0882. May 12 Chamber Golf Tournament McDonald’s Golf Course - 4 Man Scramble, 9:00 a.m. Call Chamber office 423-272-2186. May 25 Cruise-In on the Square, 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Plaques to the first 50 cars. Entertainment, children play area. Pre-1989 Car Show. People Choice Trophy. Contact 423-272-2186.
JUNE
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. June 4, 11, 18, 25 H.B. Stamps Library Teen Book Club with Mrs. Tori6:00 PM at McDonald’s restaurant in Rogersville for more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. June 5, 12, 19, 26 H.B. Stamps Library “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Book Club- 6:00 PM at the library for more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. June 5 H.B. Stamps Library “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Program, 10:00 a.m. at the library. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. June 6, 13, 20, 27 H.B. Stamps Library Story Time and Crafts with Mrs. Greta-10:00 AM. For more information call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. June 6, 13, 20, 27 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. June 8 Cruise-In on the Square, 6:00- 9:00 p.m. Plaques to first 50 cars entertainment. Pre -1989 car show. People Choice Trophy Contact 423-272-2186. Entertainment. June 13, 20, 27 H.B. Stamps Library “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Program, 10:00 a.m. at the library. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. June 17-24 Summer Youth Choir Camp - Rogersville Arts Council announces its sixth Summer Youth Choir Camp for grades K-8. No experience is necessary; and everyone gets a part! Student campers will learn skills in acting, stage movement, and singing. Non-performers and older students can participate as scenic/props artists and director’s assistants,
as well as earn Tennessee Promise service hours. Dates for the camp are June 17-24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Performances are June 22-23-24. More information will be available on the Rogersville Arts Council Facebook, rogartscouncil. org, call or text the director at 423-307-2341, or email rogersvilleartscouncil@gmail.com. June 22 Chamber Annual Dinner & Dance. Tickets $35.00. 7:0011:00 p.m. Silent Auction. Contact 423-272-2186.
JULY
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 H.B. Stamps Library Teen Book Club with Mrs. Tori, 6:00 p.m. at McDonald’s restaurant in Rogersville. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 H.B. Stamps Library “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Book Club, 6:00 p.m. at the library. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. July 4 JULY 4TH Celebration. 11:00 a.m., Parade. Line up at East Rogersville Baptist Church parking lot, 10:00 a.m. Call 423272-2186 for parade information. 1:00 p.m., Entertainment. Rogersville City Park, 423-272-7622. July 6 Cruise-In on the Square,6:00-9:00 p.m. Pre -1989 Cars. Plaques first 50 cars. People Choice Trophy. Entertainment: Ivy Road Band. Contact 423-272-2186. July 7, 14, 21, 28 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. July 11, 18, 25 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00. p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. July 11,18,25 H.B. Stamps Library Story Time and Crafts with Mrs. Greta, 10:00 a.m. For more information call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library.
AUGUST
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 H.B. Stamps Library Story Time and Crafts with Mrs. Greta-10:00 AM. For more information call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. August 4, 11, 18, 25 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. August 6, 13, 20, 27 H.B. Stamps Library Teen Book Club with Mrs. Tori, 6:00 p.m. at McDonald’s restaurant in Rogersville. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library.
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August 7, 14, 21, 28 H.B. Stamps Library “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Book Club, 6:00p.m. at the library. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. August 10 Cruise-In on the Square, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Pre -1989 Cars. Plaques to the first 50 cars. Entertainment. People Choice Trophy. Contact 423-272-2186. August 10-11 Southern Comedy Dinner Theatre, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Rogersville Arts Council in partnership with Hale Springs Inn presents an evening of laughter and great food. More information and ticket prices will be available on the Rogersville Arts Council Facebook, rogartscouncil.org, email rogersvilleartscouncil@gmail.com, or call 423-293-0882. August 18 Ride Like Hale Bicycle Race Registration at Hawkins Elementary School contact 423-272-3966 August 25 Motorcycle Show, 4:00 -5:00 p.m. Rogersville Historic District .Plaques to first 100 motorcycles. Entertainment. Trophies in custom different categories.
SEPTEMBER
TBA Archie Campbell Days, Bulls Gap. September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. September 3, 10, 17, 24 H.B. Stamps Library Teen Book Club with Mrs. Tori, 6:00 p.m. at McDonald’s restaurant in Rogersville. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. September 4, 11, 18, 25 H.B. Stamps Library “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Book Club, 6:00 p.m at the library. Contact 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. September 5, 12, 19, 26 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. September 5, 12, 19, 26 H.B. Stamps Library Story Time and Crafts with Mrs. Greta, 10:00 a.m. For more information call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. September 9 10 year Celebration of Poetry & Storytelling Concert, 2:30 p.m. This is the Rogersville Arts Council‘s annual tribute to Doc McConnell, who was featured during the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough and across the country performing storytelling from our area, and acting in the Doc McConnell’s Old Medicine Show. Featured will be several poets and storytellers; and an open mic for others to share their talents. Ticket price is $7, discounted to $5 for children under 17, seniors and groups of 10 or more. More information will be available on the Rogersville Arts Council Facebook, rogartscouncil.org, email rogersvilleartscouncil@gmail.com, or call 423-293-0882. September 14 Cruise-In on the Square, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Pre -1989 Cars. Plaques to the first 50 cars. Entertainment. People Choice Trophy. Contact 423-272-2186.
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OCTOBER
October 1, 15, 22, 29 H.B. Stamps Library Teen Book Club with Mrs. Tori, 6:00 p.m. at McDonald’s restaurant in Rogersville. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 H.B. Stamps Library “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Book Club, 6:00 PM at the library. Contact 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. October 3, 10, 17, 24 H.B. Stamps Library Story Time and Crafts with Mrs. Greta-10:00 AM. For more information call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. October 6, 13, 20, 27 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. October 12 Soul Food Dinner, Price Public Community Center, 5:008:00 p.m. Call 423-921-3888 for more information. October 12 Cruise-In on the Square, 6:00-9:00. Pre -1989 Cars. Plaques to the first 100 cars. Entertainment. People Choice Trophy. Contact 423-272-2186. 3:00 Chile Cook-Off. 5:00-6:00, Entertainment. Hale Springs Inn Court Yard. 5:30 Children’s Parade, Main Street. First Baptist Church Parking Lot, Judging at 5:00 p.m.. 6:00 Cruise through downtown, line up Armstrong Road. For information call 423-272-2186. October 13-14 — Heritage Days October 13 10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Arts & Crafts Show, Quilt Show, Art Show, Tractor Show, Demonstrator Yard, Children Area, and Entertainment Stage. Contact 423-272-1961. October 14 12:00- 6:00 p.m., Arts & Crafts Show, Quilt Show, Art Show, Tractor Show, Demonstrator Yard, Children Area, and Entertainment Stage. Contact 423-272-1961. October 19-20 Rogersville Arts Council Guided Ghost Tours. Stroll Downtown Historic Rogersville and learn about local haunts and haints…you decide, legend or lore? Watch for details on our Facebook page, website: rogartscouncil.org, email requests to rogersvilleartscouncil@gmail.com, or leave a message at 423-293-0882. October 31 Trunk or Treat, Historic District, 5:00 -8:00 p.m. Information 423-272-2186.
NOVEMBER
November 3, 10, 17, 24 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656.
November 5 Rogersville Heritage Associations Soup & Sandwich Luncheon, 11:00-2:00, $8.00. For more information call 423-272-1961 or email directorrogersvilleheritage.org. November 5, 12, 19, 26 H.B. Stamps Library Teen Book Club with Mrs. Tori, 6:00 p.m. at McDonald’s restaurant in Rogersville. For more information call 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. November 6, 13, 20, 27 H.B. Stamps Library Story Time and Crafts with Mrs. Greta, 10:00 a.m. For more information call 272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. November 6, 13, 20, 27 H.B. Stamps Library “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Book Club, 6:00 p.m. at the library. Contact 423-272-8710 or follow us on Facebook H.B. Stamps Memorial Library. November 7, 14, 21, 28 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony, 11:00. Hawkins County Courthouse lawn. November TBA Mountain Star Mall Christmas Open House, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 -5:00. Entertainment, refreshments, door prizes, great Christmas gifts, and decorations. Call for more information 423-272-7800. November TBA LuElla’s Gift Market Christmas Open House, 11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, promotions, sale items, and giveaways. Call 423-272-7656 for more information. November 22 Thanksgiving Day Buffet, Hale Springs Inn from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for more information call 423-272-5171. November 23 Black Friday- Merchant Extravaganza Shop Local.Open House for many downtown merchants. November 24 - Shop Small Business Saturday November 26 - Cyber Monday-Shop Local On-Line
DECEMBER
December 1 Rogersville Christmas Parade. Line up 2:30 p.m. at Rogersville Middle School/ East Rogersville Church. Parade starts at 4:00 p.m. Parade theme this year is the “Christmas Memories”. Application available at 423-272-2186.
December 1 Rogersville Arts Council Artist, Crafter Vendor Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in partnership with Occasions on the Square. Enjoy a beautiful venue with over 30 Artists, Craftsmen and Vendors from across our region bringing in the Holiday shopping season. Children’s activities, door prizes and more. More information will be available on the Rogersville Arts Council Facebook, rogartscouncil.org, email rogersvilleartscouncil@gmail.com, or call 423-293-0882. December 1 Brotherhood Leather Customer Appreciation, 10:00 am -4:00pm refreshments, door prizes. More information 423-293-3777. December 1 Church Hill Christmas Parade. Call 423-357-6161 for more information. December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. December 1- 21 Parade of Trees, US Bank, Main Street. December 1st , Open House, 3:00- 5:00. Light refreshments. View the trees. Theme is the “Christmas Memories”. Trees will be on display from December 4th-21st from 9:00- 5:00. For more information call 423-272-2186. December 2 Bulls Gap Christmas Parade, 2:00 p.m. For more information call 423-235 -5216. December 5 Rogersville Heritage Association Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Hale Springs Inn. For more information call 423-272-1961 or email directorrogersvilleheritage.org. December 5,12,19,26 Local Artist Gallery Art Classes by Instructor Christine Fore from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost of classes plus supplies is $10. Classes will cover oil, acrylics, or pastel painting. Beginners welcome. For more information call 423-921-7656. December 8 Mount Carmel Christmas Parade. Call 423-357-7311 for more information. December 8 Surgoinsville Christmas Parade. Call 423-345-2213 for more information. December TBA Rogersville Heritage Association Tour of Homes, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets required. For more information call 423-272-1961 or email directorrogersvilleheritage.org.
December 1 Breakfast with Santa, Hale Springs Inn, Main Street. Visit with Santa. Each child can decorate a cookie and make a Christmas ornament. Information 423-272-5171. Reservation required. December 1 The Elf Shop at The Loft Yoga Studio, 2:00-4:00 p.m., 207 East Main Street. Shopping experience for children to purchase gifts from $1.00- $5.00 includes gift wrap. Write a letter to Santa or drop off their letter in the special North Pole mail box and with return address included, Santa will send a reply. The child can also have the opportunity make an ornament. Call 423-293-4272 for more information. December 1 Christmas Tree Lighting on Rogersville Town Square, 5:30 p.m. More info 423-272-2186.
*Information Updated March 8, 2018. This list is compiled by Rogersville-Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact Nancy Barker at 423-272-2186 or email: hawkinschamber@gmail.com. www.rogersvillechamber.us
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Andrew Poe-Keller Williams Realty Andrew Poe, Realtor 810 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 865-405-4768 andrewpoe@gmail.com
BPW Patricia Rimer 131 Lena Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-9001 patrimer@bellsouth.net
Broome Funeral Home Don Broome P.O. Box 8, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8250 - 423-272-8251 broomefuneralhome@charterinternet.com www.broomefuneralhome.com
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union Candy Craig P.O. Box 1008, Kingsport, TN 37662 423-378-2819 / 800-378-3778 ccraig@myacfcu.org www.myacfcu.com/ASP/home.asp
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Angie Guimond P.O. Box 3038, Johnson City, TN, 37602 423-928-0181 / 423-979-7639 aguimond@bakerdoleson.com
Brotherhood Leathers Retail Shelia Myers, Owner 904 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 Phone: 423-293-3777 / Fax: 423-293-3778 brotherhoodleathers@gmail.com
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Vance Cheeks P.O. Box 3038, Johnson City, TN, 37602 423-928-0181 / 423-979-7639 vcheeks@bakerdonaldson.com
Bulls Gap Drugs Antonio Bos P.O. Box 97, Bulls Gap, TN 37711 423-235-4600 / 423-235-5755 bullsgapdrugs@yahoo.com
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union Adam Tate 1206 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-378-2845 atate@myacfcu.org www.myacfcu.org Appalachian Mountain Project Access Tracy Pate, Outreach Coordinator 809 South Roan Street, Suite 4 Johnson City, TN 37601 423-232-6700 / Fax: 423-232-6700 tracy@ProjectAccessEastTn.org Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness (ARCH) Dreama Shreve, Executive Director Danielle Garland, Case Manager 321 West Walnut Street / P.O. Box 3797 Johnson City, TN 37602 423-928-2724 / 423-926-4264 dreama@appalachianhomeless.org A.S.I. Automotive Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 626, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-9085 / 423-921-9086 don@autoecu.com AT & T of Tennessee Alan Hill 9733 Parkside Drive, 2nd Floor Knoxville, TN 37922 865-769-5799 / Fax: 423-865-6998 Alan.L.Hill@att.com At-Work Personnel Services, Inc. David Luttrell 3815 Highway 66, Suite 4 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8115 / 423-921-9002 dluttr@atworkpersonnel.com www.atworkpersonnel.com
b B. K. Graphics / Screen Printing Embroidery Brian Frankford 6644 West Andrew Johnson Highway Talbott, TN 37877 423-581-4288 sales@BKGraphics.com
Bang –N- Blades Beauty Salon Jessica Allen, Owner 322 Colonial Road Rogersville, Tennessee 423-293-0337 jessicaandkelvin@hotmail.com Bargain Barn Tires David Bundren 1203 Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6191 bargaintires@gmail.com
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C&C Millwright & Maintenance Jerry Fortner P.O. Box 970, Greeneville, TN 37744 423-639-9527 / 423-639-8757 jfortner@ccmillwright.com www.ccmillwright.com CASA for Kids, Inc. Suzanne Stanley 107 E. Main Street, Suite 240 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-0328 suzanne@casa4kindsinc.org
Blimpie Sandwich Shop Mack Fletcher 3411 Highway 11 W Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-366-8066 mack7936@aol.com
CASA for Kids, Inc. Mary L. Kilpatrick 310 Shelby Street Kingsport, TN 37660 423-247-1161 / Fax 423-247-1156 mary@casa4kidsinc.org
Bluegrass at Bellamy Johnny Greer & Teresa Greer 116 Hill Avenue Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-345-3372 / 423-345-3372 johnnygreer@bellsouth.net teresagreer@bellsouth.net www.mainstreetbluegrass.com/bellamys.htm
Carnival Café Craig D. Bennett, Owner 7565 Highway 11W Rogersville, TN 37857 423-923-8018 carnivalcafetn@gmail.com
Blue Ridge Package Dale Murnane 4017 Highway 66 South, Suite A Rogersville, TN 37857 423-393-1166 blueridgepackage@gmail.com Bob’s Tire & Auto Center Bob Bundren 1501 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-3075 Brian Snow Carpet Care Brian Snow P.O. Box 355 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-8197
Carol’s Short-Term Rentals Carol Jones 911 Sandy Valley Road Rogersville, TN 37857 770-530-9749 caroljones@afco.net Carroll Real Estate Rick Carroll 405 South Armstrong Road, Suite 5 Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-7100 / 423-272-0782 www.carrollrealty.com Carter Trent Funeral Home Brad Price 1115 Highway 11W Church Hill, TN 37642 423-357-0808 / 423-357-1201 brad.price@cartertrent.com
80 Discover Hawkins County • 2018 CEASE, Inc. Jennifer Wingo, Domestic Violence Advocate 405 South Armstrong Road, Suite 9 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-300-4979 / 423-586-0612 jwingocease@gmail.com
Church Hill Florist Tammy Holland 112 East Main Street Church Hill, TN 37642 423-357-7641 tholland0626@gmail.com
Chancellor Douglas T. Jenkins Doug Jenkins 107 East Main Street, Suite 321 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-8800 / 423-921-8045 atty2637@bellsouth.net
Cindy’s Tupperware Home Base Tupperware Sales Cindy Jex, Owner 594 Buzzard Roost Road Bulls Gap, TN 37711 716-572-8351 cindyjex@gmail.com
Charter Business David Cummings 10417 Wallace Alley Street Kingsport, TN 37663 423-817-2456 david.cummings@chartercom.com Charter Communications Patricia Matthews 125 Stapleton Lane, #1 Rogersville, TN, 37857 www.charter.com Cherokee Lake User Association Non-profit, Lake Preservation 2113 Kahiti Circle Mooresburg, TN 37811 901-828-6825 davet88@yahoo.com lml724@yahoo.com www.cherokeelakeusers.net
Clinch-Powell RC & D Lindy Turner P.O. Box 379, Rutledge, TN 37861 865-828-5927 / 865-828-5212 lindy@clinchpowell.org www.clinchpowell.net/main.html Clinch-Powell RC & D Cherry Acuff P. O. Box 379, Rutledge, TN 37861 865-828-5927 / 865-828-5212 finance@clinchpowell.net www.clinchpowell.net/main.html Civis Bank Richard Yowell P.O. Box 550, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2200 / 423-272-3353 ryowell@civisbank.com www.civisbank.com
Covington Credit Rebecca Jones 125 Stapleton Lane, #2 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-8721 / 423-921-8724 Cross Flower Shop J.H. Cross 812 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8113 acrossphoto@hughes.net Crye-Leike Realtor of Rogersville Ricky Brotherton 205 East Washington Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5050 / 423-272-2378 Custom Heating & Air Condition, LLC. Chad Salyer, Owner 119 East Main Blvd. Church Hill, TN 37642 423-357-1922 / 423-357-5736 custom.heatingandair@yahoo.com Cynthia Bundren Jackson Realty 1111 East Main Street Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-4400 jckscynth4@aol.com
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Cherokee Lake Campground Billie Phillips 9617 Highway 11W Mooresburg, TN 37811 423-272-3333 billieclc@bellsouth.net www.cherokeelakeinfo.com
Civis Bank Frank Proffitt P.O. Box 550, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2200 / 423-272-3353 fproffitt@civisbank.com www.civisbank.com
David Britton, Dr. Charlotte Britton 309 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-3677 brittonc@charter.net
Cherokee Orthotics and Medical Equipment, Inc. Fonda Brice 482 Park Boulevard, Suite 2 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-8088 / 423-921-0046 physic_c@charterinternet.com
Comfort Inn & Suites Raj Trivedi 128 James Richardson Lane Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8700 / 423-921-9849 www.comfortinn.com/hotel-rogersville-tennessee-TN510?sid=xTXYti.9ApN9geBo.25
DBR Metal Roofing Debbie Shedden P.O. Box 455, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-345-4700 / Fax: 423-345-4770
Cherokee Physical Therapy Jeff Ringley 482 Park Boulevard, Suite 2 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-8088 / 423-921-0046 jeff_c@charterinternet.com
Computer Power & Grounding Consultants, Inc. Consulting –Power Electronics Worldwide Don Spoon, President 120 Quillen Avenue Bulls Gap, TN 37711 800-688-3896 PowerGuyUSA@gmail.com
Chip Hale Center Melissa Hutchins 310 Hasson Street Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-3966 / 423-272-4025 mhutchinschc@yahoo.com www.chiphalecenter.org Christian-Sells Funeral Home Chris Christian P.O. Box 775 / 1520 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-0555 / 423-272-0524 office@christiansells.com www.christiansells.com Christian-Sells Funeral Home James Sells P.O. Box 775 / 1520 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-0555 / 423-272-0524 csfh@bellsouth.net www.christiansells.com
Congressman Phil Roe Washington Office — Phil Roe 419 Cannon HOB Washington, DC, 20515 202-225-6356 / 202-225-5714 rep.roe@mail.house.gov www.roe.house.gov Contoured Reflections, LLC Light Therapy Spa Phillip McKaughan, President 3302 Highway 11W Surgoinsville, TN 37857 423-445-5050 info@contouredreflections.net Cooper Standard Gabrielle Buchanan, HR Manager 377 Phipps Bend Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-817-2598
DePriest & Richardson - Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors Denise DePriest and Callie Richardson 7 Sheridan Square, Suite 110 Kingsport, TN 37660 423-782-2239 / Fax: 423-933-2433 callie.richardson@ml.com cenise.depriest@ml.com DIY Computer Computer Repair Micah Huddleston 420 Park Boulevard, Suite 10 Rogersville, TN 37857 D & L Properties Commercial & Residential Rentals Larry and Dena Clonce 139 Riverfront Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2242 cloncelarry@yahoo.com Domino’s Pizza 111 Justice Center Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7009 / 423-318-1596 dominoes6133@live.com www.dominos.com
e East Tenn. Iron & Metal (ETIM) Tommy Brooks P.O. Box 460, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-235-4119 tommy@easttniron.com ETSU Hawkins Community Health COM Jeannie Parrott 948 West Broadway Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4808 parrottsh@etsu.edu ETSU at Kingsport / Allandale Dr. Elaine Boone 1501 University Blvd. Kingsport, TN 37660 423-392-8000 / Fax: 423-392-8014 boone@etsu.edu www.etsu.edu/kingsport East Side Apartments Otis Eldridge 459 Caney Creek Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2938 / 423-247-2261 otiseldridge@yahoo.com East Tennessee Concrete, Inc Concrete Sales Elvis Massengill, Plant Manager Robert Hooker and Brett Sivert 399 Colonial Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2621 / Fax: 423-272-2622 sales@easttnconcrete.com office@easttnconcrete.com East Tennessee Printing Jim Egbert P.O. Box 817 / 210 Washington St. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-7456 / 423-921-7450 egbert@easttennesseeprinting.net Eastman Chemical Company P.O. Box 571, Kingsport, TN 37662 423-229-4965 / 423-229-4965 www.eastman.com Eastman Chemical Company Kristen Sturgill P.O. Box 571, Kingsport, TN 37662 423-229-2526 / 423-229-1008 ksturgill@eastman.com www.eastman.com Eastman Credit Union Marty Polson 4003 Highway 66 Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-235-4050 / 423-235-4055 mpolson@ecu.org Eastman Credit Union Linda Hall 2021 Meadowview Lane Kingsport, TN, 37660 423-578-7346 / 423-578-7627 lhall@ecu.org Edward Jones Marty Dobbins 420 Park Boulevard, Suite 2 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8985 / 866-622-0647 marty.dobbins@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com
Discover Hawkins County • 2018 Edward Jones Investments Stacy Roberts, Financial Advisor Investment Firm 3616 Netherland Inn Road, Suite 5 Kingsport, TN 37660 423-246-9248 / 877-358-2730 stacey.l.roberts@edwardjones.com Eldridge Auto Sales Otis Eldridge 459 Caney Creek Road 423-272-2938 / 423-272-3753 otiseldridge@yahoo.com Employee Benefits Specialist, Inc . John F. Smith, President 345 Montvue Avenue Morristown, TN 37813 423-581-7594 ebstn@aol.com www.ebstn.com EPC Robert Hickman 140 Industrial Drive Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-345-2351 /423-345-3772 www.epcmfg.com Express Employment Service Leslie Beach, Business Development 340 East Economy Road Morristown, TN 37814 423-307-5555 / Fax: 423-307-1201 leslie.beach@expresspros.com Exquisite Massage, LLC Lesley McKinney, Owner / Massage Therapist 232 Hidden Valley Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-358-3741 lesleymckinneylmt@gmail.com E-Z Pawn$ & Guns Pawn Shop and Firearms Dealer Charles Blimline 125 Stapleton Lane, Suite 1 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-3233 ezpawns125@gmail.com www.e-zpawns.com
f Family Home Center, LLC Furniture & Appliance Store Michael Machcinski, President 301 East Main Street, Suite C Rogersville, TN 37857 423-347-5032 / 423-347-5034 familyhomecenter@att.net Farm Credit Mid – America Ed Snodgrass P.O. Box 1090, Greeneville, TN 37744 423-638-8151 / 423-638-1731 ed.snodgrass@e-farmcredit.com First Community Financial Services Darla Freeman 809 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5800 / 423-272-1962 dfreeman@infinexgroup.com
First Community Bank Debbie Price P.O. Box 820, 1104 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5800 / 423-272-6607 dprice@fcbanktn.com
Givens-Nelson Realty Stephen A. Nelson 1012 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4660 / 423-272-5660 givensnelson@aol.com
First Community Bank Steve Waller P.O. Box 820, 1104 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5800 / 423-272-6607 swaller@fcbanktn.com
Goins Rash Cain, Inc. Commercial; Constructional/Architectural Mary Darnell, Intern Architect 130 Regional Park Drive Kingsport, Tennessee 37660 423-349-7760 / Fax: 423-349-7413
First Community Bank Stephanie Potts P.O. Box 820, 1104 East Main Street Rogersville, TN, 378587 423-272-5800 / 423-272-6607 spots@fcbanktn.com
Goody’s Tammy Bowles 4017 South Highway 66, Suite 2 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-0850
First Community Bank Jackie Charles P.O. Box 820 / 1104 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5800 / 423-272-6607 jcharles@fcbanktn.com First Med of Rogersville Urgent Care Susan Ryan, Office Manager 482 Park Boulevard, Suite 1 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-3366 First TN Human Resource Agency Stephanie Walker 2203 McKinley Road, Suite 210 Johnson City, TN 37604 423-461-7769 / 423-461-8228 swalker@fthra.org www.fthra.org Flowers by Wanda Wanda Seaton, Florist 313 Armstrong Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-3735 wandacandleshop@yahoo.com Food City Brandon Mowell 1287 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2745 www.foodcity.com Fountain Bay Construction Rhonda Epling P.O. Box 1087, Kodak, TN, 37764 865-225-1420 epling@sunrisehomestn.com www.sunrisehomestn.com/index.html Full Cycle Wood Works, Inc. Elaine Highsmith 1642 Highway 70 North Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6003 / 423-272-5554 fullcycle@sustainablelumber.com www.sustainablelumber.com
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German Creek Marina & Café Rhonda Epling P.O. Box 1087, Kodak, TN, 37764 865-225-1420 epling@sunrisehomestn.com www.germancreekmarina.com
Graffiti Expressions John Metz 109 Apple Lane, Suite 201 / P.O. Box 733 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-0961 / Fax: 423-293-0962 john@mbmpack.com Great Day Screen Printing Phil Goodson 120 Beaver Lane Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-3456 / Fax: 423-293-3457 greatdayscreenprinting@outlook.com Groomingdales Pet Grooming, Debra Drewyer 5148 Highway 11W Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-9931
h HDK Industries, Inc. Jeff Moore 100 Industrial Park Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7119 / 423-578-2831 jeffm@hdkind.com www.hdkind.com Hagood Eyecare Dr. Brance E. Hagood 215 West Broadway, Suite A Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2345 / 423-272-3324 rockytp@chartertn.net www.hagoodeyecare.net H & R Block Peggy Long 3815 Highway 66 South, Suite 2 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6515 / 423-272-9975 peggy.cobb@tax.hrblock.com www.hrblock.com
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Hartness Insurance Agency Brian Hartness P. O. Box 218, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-754-4343 hartnessbrian@hotmail.com Hawkins County Administrator of Elections Donna Sharp 110 East Main Street, Room 301 Rogersville, Tennessee 37587 423-272-8061 vote@hawkinstnelection.com www.hawkinscountytn.gov Hawkins County Director of Schools Steve Starnes 200 North Depot Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7629 steve.starnes@hck12.net Hawkins Co. Industrial Development Board 107 East Main Street, Suite 221 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7668 / 423-272-0200 hawkinsdevlp@gmail.com www.hawkinstnindustrial.com Hawkins County Clerk Nancy Davis 110 East Main Street, Room 204 / P.O. Box 790 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7002 / 423-272-5801 nancy.davis@tn.gov www.hawkinscountytn.gov Hawkins County Clerk & Master Holly Jaynes P.O. Box 908, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8150 Holly.Jaynes@tncourts.gov Hawkins County EMA Gary Murrell, Director 407 East Main Street Rogersville, Tennessee 37857 423-921-8059 gary.murrell@hawkincountytn.gov Hawkins County Register of Deeds Judy Kirkpatrick P.O. Box 235, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8304 / 921-3170 jckirkpatrick@chartertn.net www.hawkinscountytn.gov Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson 117 Justice Center Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4848 rllawson@chartertn.net
Hale Springs Inn & McKinney Tavern 110 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 877-222-1616 / 423-272-5171 info@halespringsinn.com www.HaleSpringsInn.com
Hawkins County Trustee Jim Shanks 110 East Main Street, Room 203 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7022 / 423-272-8267 jimshanks@hawkinscotrustee.com www.hawkinscountytn.gov
Hancock Manor Nursing Home, Inc George W. Brewer 1423 Main Street Sneedville, TN 37869 423-738-4783 sneadmi@gracehc.com www.hancockmanor.com
Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk Randy Collier 115 Justice Center Dr., Ste 1237 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-3397 / 423-272-9646 randy.collier@hawkinscircuitcourt.com www.hawkinscountytn.gov
82 Discover Hawkins County • 2018 Hawkins County Mayor Meville Bailey 150 East Washington Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7359 / 423-272-1867 melville.bailey@hawkinscountytn.gov www.hawkinscountytn.gov Hawkins County Library System McKenna Roush 407 East Main Street Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-8710 / 423-272-9646 hbslib@chartertn.net www.hawkinslibraries.org Ms. Nancy Heck 204 South Rogers Street Rogersville, TN 37857 Hawkins County Farm Bureau Steve Hayworth 3825 Highway 66 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2126 steve.hayworth@tfbf.com www.tnfarmbureau.org Hawkins County Habitat for Humanity Marshall Stubblefield 310 Colonial Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-1830 / 423-272-1830 mestubblefield@bellsouth.net www.habitat.org Hawkins County Gas Utility District Patrick Lund P.O. Box 667, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8841 / 423-272-4645 plund@hcgas.com www.hawkinscountygas.com Hawkins County Adult Education Jennifer Greene, Literacy Council 954 East McKinney Avenue Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8345 / 423-272-8642 www.tnliteracy.org Hawkins County Cancer Support Group Betty Goins 162 Regency Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-345-3049 goinsp@bellsouth.net Hawkins Farmers Co-op /Ace Hardware Brian Julian 240 Burem Pike Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2611 / 423-272-7636 bjulian@hawkinscoop.com www.ourcoop.com Henard Lumber Company Brian Henard 127 Big Spring Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8090 / 423-272-8180 henardlumber@gmail.com Heritage Motor, Inc. Michael Seal 3835 Highway 66 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-3500 / Fax: 423-293-3501 heritagemotor@live.com
Highlands Union Bank Samuel Neese P. O. Box 1128, Abingdon, VA, 24212 423-272-1987 sneese@hubank.com www.hubank.com Highlands Union Bank Jon Hermes 4020 Highway 66 / P.O. Box 457 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-1987 khardesty@hubank.com www.hubank.com Holston Business Development Center Keith Nakoff 2005 Venture Park Kingsport, TN 37660 423-578-6235 / 423-578-6500 www.hbdc.org Holston Electric Cooperative Michelle Simpson P.O. Box 190, Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-8821 - 423-272-6051 msimpson@holstonelectric.com www.holstonelectric.com Holston Electric Cooperative James B. Sandlin P.O. Box 190, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8821 / 423-272-6051 jsandlin@holstonelectric.com www.holstonelectric.com Holston Medical Group Danielle Krueger 482 Park Boulevard, Suite A Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6800 2323 North John B. Dennis Highway Kingsport, TN 37660 423-578-1514 danielle.kruegar@myhmg.com Holston Gases, Inc. Gas and Industrial Supply Larry Lakins 1967 Thomas R. Jones Drive / P. O. Box 127 Morristown, TN 37815 423-586-8011 / Fax: 423-587-6958 larry.lakins@holstongases.com Hometown Home Health Care Amy and Freddie Gregg P.O. Box 843, Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-7941 / 423-272-6051 htown95@chartertn.com
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Interim Healthcare Carol Kapnick and Karen Baker 3815 Highway 66 South, Suite 1 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5990 amaddox@pss-interim.com Investment Rental Properties Glen Courtney P. O. Box 756, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-0935 / 423-272-4485
j Jena’s Expert Hairstyling Jena Risner 3932 Highway 66 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-3807 Johnson & Johnson Realty Hugh K. Johnson P.O. Box 395, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7679
k Kairos Technology Group Woody Boyd 175 Brown Mountain Road Greeneville, TN 37745 423-378-8177 woody@kairostechnologygroup.com Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce Miles Burdine P. O. Box 1403, Kingsport, TN 37662 423-392-8800 / 423-246-7236 info@kingsportchamber.org www.kingsportchamber.org Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce Elaine Bodenwiser P.O. Box 1403, Kingsport, TN 37662 423-392-8800 / 423-246-7236 info@kingsportchamber.org www.kingsportchamber.org Kingsport Times-News Jeff Bobo P.O. Box 479, Kingsport, TN 37662 423-392-1379 / 423-246-7234 jbobo@timesnews.net www.timesnews.net Kingsport Times-News Rick Thomason P.O. Box 479, Kingsport, TN 37660 www.timesnews.net Kingsport Press Credit Union Shiela Lutz 111 West McKinney Avenue Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8299 shielal@kpcu.org www.kpcu.org Kiwanis Club of Rogersville Russ Williamson P.O. Box 442, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6615 / 423-272-6618 russ@yourcommunityrealestate.net www.kiwanis.org KOSBE Aundrea Y. Wilcox, MBA, Executive Director 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100 Kingsport, TN 37660 423-392-8801 awilcox@kingsportchamber.org Kyle House Reflexology and Massage Therapy TA TA Andres, Diane Young & Carolyn NovKov 111 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7771
l Lake Developers Trent Nairn 1510 Highway 25 East Bean Station, TN 37708 865-993-1871 / 865-993-1876 info@lakedevelopers.com www.lakedevelopers.com LuElla’s Gift Market Sandy Lakins 117 E Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7656 sandylakis@yahoo.com Law Office of Crystal G. Jessee Crystal G. Jessee, Attorney P.O. Box 1537, Greeneville, TN 37744 423-638-4006 / Fax: 423-638-4007 cgjlaw@jesseelawoffice.com Law Office of Mark Skelton Mark Skelton 121 South Depot Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4812 / 423-272-0712 markskelton@markskelton.com www.markskelton.com Law Office of Phillips & Hale William Phillips 210 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7633 / 423-272-6233 wep@phillipsandhale.com L & K Entertainment - Cinema 4 Larry Maysilles 1287 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-0460 lmaysilles@outlook.com www.mycinema4.com Liberty Lumber Supply Eddie Boles 348 Colonial Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2601 / 865-993-1876 Liberty Tax Service Dana Allen 1300 Lynn Garden Drive Kingsport, TN 37665 423-921-8773 / 423-921-8743 libtax@charter.netwww.libertytax.com LINK - Hawkins County Community Advisory Board — Non-Profit 3402 Goshen Valley Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4385 / 423-921-8044 Lions Club Robert Maes 248 Lakeshore Circle Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2463 maesr20@chartertn.net www.lionsclub.org Local Artists Gallery Monica Byington 124 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-7656 info@rogersvillegallery.com www.rogersvillegallery.com
Discover Hawkins County • 2018 Local Heating & Cooling Junior Haney 1120 E Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6200 Looking Glass Beauty Salon, The Ann DeWitte 207 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5031 annie37857@gmail.com Lung & Sleep Clinic Medical Practice Lata Shah, MD 1112 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-3711 / 423-293-3900 LSShah@yahoo.com Luv in the Oven Café & Catering Angie Love, Owner 109 Church Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-9559 alovehappyhappy@gmail.com
m M & M Insurance Pam Davis P. O. Box 1425, Mount Carmel, TN 37645 423-357-3646 mail@mandminsuranceagency.com www.mandminsuranceagency.com M. Lacey Land Surveying Michael Lacey 579 Beech Grove Road Bulls Gap, TN 37711 423-235-5546 mlacey@mlaceylandsurveying.com www.mlaceylandsurverying.com
Martin’s Greenhouses & Landscaping Paul Martin 301 Dodge Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6300 / 423-272-8613 paul@martinsgreenhouses.com Mattern & Craig, Engineers –Surveyors Calvin D. Clifton 429 Clay Street Kingsport, TN 37660 423-245-4970 cdclifton@matternandcraig.com matternandcraig.com McDonald’s Josh Gilliam Highway 66 and Locust Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4892 / 423-921-0799 www.mcdonalds.com McDonald Hills Golf Course Brent Owens 352 Guntown Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-1477 Merle Norman Kim McReynolds 207 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-0730 www.merlenorman.com Medi Home Care Jason Tomberlin 900 West Main Street, Suite 1 Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-921-8888 / 423-921-8767 The Medicine Shoppe Jim Begley, DPH 921 East Main Street, Suite 2 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-0777
Mary’s Spirits & Fine Wines Leanne Watson 212 E. Washington Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-3130 marysspirits@gmail.com
Medical Associates of Rogersville Barbara Fields 405 Scenic Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2111 / 423-272-7667 barbara.field@wellmont.org www.wellmonthealthcare.org
MBM Packaging Labs, Inc. Beth Trent-Metz 1249 Old Highway 70 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-0202 jbmetz@chartertn.net www.mbmpack.com
Melalevca, Direct Sales Phillip McKaughan 119 Hazy Lane Rogersville, TN 37857 423-754-6800 fujimorn@gmail.com
MIS, Inc. Mary Kilpatrick 119 Industrial Drive Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-345-2303 / 423-921-0204 mlkilpatrick@misincinfo.com www.misincinfo.com Main Street Beauty Salon Nadine Bundren 1111 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4867 / 423-345-4507 Mark West Hydrocarbon, Inc. Bart Moffett P. O. Box 835, Church Hill, TN 37642 423-357-8095 www.markwest.com
Michael Walker Realty Jacob Rose, Executive Assistant 728 West Main Boulevard Church Hill, TN 37642 423-256-3733 / Fax: 423-256-3736 info@MWRAA.com Miss Chamber of Commerce Britton Ann Bolton 603 McKinney Avenue Rogersville, TN 37857 www.rogersvillechamber.us Mooresburg Community Association 318 McNeil Circle Mooresburg, TN 37811 423-293-0073 / 423-923-1488 mooresburg1@yahoo.com www.mooresburgcommunity.org
Mountain Star Mall Kandy Hobbs 122 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7800 / 423-272-4866 mtstar@gmail.com www.mountainstarmall.com
PC Virus Tech Computer Sales & Service Chris Allen, Owner 322 Colonial Road Rogersville, TN 423-293-0433 callen@pcvirustech.info
Murrell Weems Land Surveyors Murrell Weems 4313 Highway 66 / P.O. Box Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6608 / 615-253-0286 mweems285@bellsouth.net
Peking Restaurant Andy Gao 420 Park Boulevard, Suite 8 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8278
Myers Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Vera Ann Myers 3415 Gap Creek Road Bulls Gap, TN 37711 423-235-4796 / 423-272-6149 veraannM@comcast.net www.myerspumpkinpatch.com Myers Towing and Recovery Josh Myers 233 Melinda Ferry Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-0607
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Nationwide Insurance Camille Carpenter 124 S. Church Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2100 / 423-272-1919 carpenc7@nationwide.com www.nationwide.com NETTA Alicia Phelps 3211 North Roan Street Johnson City, TN 37601 423-913-5550 / 423-272-5660 alicia@netta.com www.netta.com Niswonger Performing Arts Center Darrell Bryan 212 Tusculum Boulevard Greeneville, TN 37745 423-638-1328 / 423-638-1346 bryand@gcschools.net www.greenevillenpac.com
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One Stop Print Shop Anthony Bledsoe 186 Caney Creek Rogersville, TN 37857 423-327-0685 abledsoe023@yahoo.com
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Pal’s Sudden Service Josh Thompson 4308 Highway66 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5400 www.palsweb.com Joe Parrott, Civil Engineer Services 409 Lewis Lane / P.O. Box 2540 Kingsport, TN 37662 423-794-9416 jparrott@rocketmail.com
Pig & Chick, The Marty Beets 4017 Highway 66 South, Plaza 66 Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-4448 r.beets@hotmail.com www.pigandchick.com Pipeline Construction Edith Robbins P.O. Box 400, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8303 Pizza Plus Sandy Kester 1816 Volunteer Parkway Bristol, TN, 37620 423-272-7171 / 423-279-0532 skester@PizzaPlusInc.com www.pizzaplusinc.com Price Public Community Center Casandra Palmer P.O. Box 684 / 203 Spring Street Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-921-3888 pricepubliccommu@bellsouth.org Pro Elite Fitness, LLC Gabe Brooks, Owner 312 S. Armstrong Road, Building B Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-0226 elitefitnessrog@gmail.com Project Access Non-Profit Aubrey Everhart, Executive Director 809 South Roan Street, Suite A Johnson City, TN 37857 423-232-6700 aubrey@ProjectAccessEastTN.org Promise Medical Group Dr. Chris Calendine, Owner 312 Armstrong Road Rogersville, TN 37857 855-933-6286 contact@pomisecares.com Promises, Too! Joann Gillaim 307 South Depot Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-3113 Promises.1@live.com
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Quality Inn 7139 Highway 11W Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-1842 / 423-272-2897 www.qualityinn.com
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84 Discover Hawkins County â&#x20AC;˘ 2018 Quest Enterprise, Inc. Excavation, Transportation & Construction Robert Hooker and Brett Sivert 3804 Highway 66 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-3240 / 423-293-3241 brett@questenterpriseinc.com
r Reddog Ridge Farms Berries and Fruit Farm Ranndal Lord, Owner 2167 Burem Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-797-0144 reddogridgefarms@gmail.com Representative Gary Hicks, Jr. 425 5th Avenue North, Suite 620 Cordell Hull Building Nashville, Tennessee 37243 Office 615-741-7480 / Cell 423-327-4400 rep.gary.hicks@capitol.tn.gov Republic Services John Lilly 2825 Carters Valley Road Church Hill, TN 37642 423-357-1836 + 236 www.disposal.com Riverside BBQ Restaurant Lori K. Baskette, Manager 549 Flora Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-307-9739 thuraul@yahoo.com Rocky Top Printing Ted Trent 206 Rogan Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-923-2507 trent1616@gmail.com Rodefer Moss Company, PLLC Kirk Horner 433 East Center Street Kingsport, TN 37660 423-246-4062 / 423-247-2028 khorner@rodefermoss.com www.rodefermoss.com Rogersville Arts Council Guerry McConnell P.O. Box 575, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-0882 rogersvilleartscouncil@gmail.com www.rogersvillearts.org Rogersville Chevrolet Rogersville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Chris Johansen 5655 Highway11W Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7671 / Fax: 423-272-3957 chris@rogersvillehasit.com www.rogersvillechevrolet.com www.rogersvillecdjr.com Rogersville City School Rebecca Isaacs 116 West Broadway Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7651 / 423-272-7790 rebeccai@rcschool.net www.rcschool.net
Rogersville Electric Supply Ronald W. Campbell 401 South Depot Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2923 /423-272-79299 ron@rogersvilleelectric.com www.rogersvilleelectric.com Rogersville Family Dentistry Timothy Gunnin, DDS 110 South Hasson Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5353 / 423-272-0047 drgunnin@bellsouth.net www.rogersvillefamilydentistry.com Rogersville / Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce Nancy Barker 107 East Main Street, Suite 100 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2186 / 423-272-2186 hawkinschamber@gmail.com www.rogersvillechamber.us Rogersville Heritage Association 415 South Depot Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-1961 / 423-272-0146 director@rogersvilleheritage.org www.rogersvilleheritage.org Rogersville Home Center Retail Furniture Jason Buel, Owner 315 Armstrong Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-500-1025 / Fax: 423-587-8685 rogersvillehomecenter@gmail.com Rogersville Housing Authority Becky Wolfe 902 Locust Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8540 / 423-272-4710 bwolfe@rogersvillehousing.net Rogersville Parks & Recreation Brice Lackey 106 Kyle Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2545 / 423-272-2201 rogpandr@charterinternet.com www.rogersville-tn.com/parks.htm Rogersville Office Supply Penelope Varnell 500 West Main Street Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-7664 / 423-272-6124 pvarnell@rosinc.com www.rosinc.com
Rogersville Tobacco Exchange Terry Whitson 110 Rhea Drive Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-345-4567 Rogersville Villas Apartment Complex Kimberly Rines, Manager 200 Arrowhead Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 Phone / Fax: 423-293-3034 rogersvilla@yahoo.com Rogersville Vision Clinic Dr. Eddie Abernathy Dr. Amanda Dellinger P.O. Box 160, Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-2020 Roma Pizza and Italian Restaurant Mohamed Elkhalifa, Owner 7138 Highway 11W Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7774 / 423-272-0774 Mohamedr1971@hotmail.com Rural Health Services Consortium, Inc. Linda Buck P. O. Box 850, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-9163 / 423-272-3351 buckl@rhsctn.com www.rhsctn.com Russell Cellular Jeff Russell 4106 Highway 66 South Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-9001 sandyharrell@bellsouth.net
s SafeHouse Locksmith Service Randy Price 110 Odell Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-0008 / 423-272-3516 safehouselocksmithsvc@yahoo.com Sage Trucking Center, LLC Clifford Monday, Manager 589 Highwaay 70 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-3188 / Fax: 423-921-3210 mondaybritney@yahoo.com Sam Dong, Inc. 300 Industrial Park Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-7373 www.samdongamerica.com
Rogersville Office Supply Gary Varnell 500 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7664 / 423-272-6124 service@rosinc.com www.rosinc.com
Sam Dong, Inc. Leon Molloy 300 Industrial Park Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-7373 / 423-921-7446 leonmolloy@sympatico.com www.samdongamerica.com
Rogersville Review, The Tommy Campbell P.O. Box 100 / 316 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 Office: 423-272-7422 / Direct: 423-278-9089 tommy.campbell@therogersvillereview.com www.therogersvillereview.com
Save-a-Lot Robert Popplewell 420 Park Boulevard Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6909 / 423-272-7979 www.save-a-lot.com
Sea Bean, LLC Investor Stephanie Lord 120 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 seabeancaptva@gmail.com Senator Bob Coker Jill Salyers 1105 East Jackson Boulevard, Suite 4 Jonesborough, TN 37659 423-268-0870 / 423-753-2263 Jill_Salyers@coker.senate.gov www.corker.senate.gov Senator Lamar Alexander Lana Moore 2525 Highway 75, Suite 101 Blountville, TN, 37617 423-325-6240 / 423-325-6236 Lana_Moore@alexander.senate.gov www.alexander.senate.gov Simply You Whitney Gilbert Horton 4025 Highway 66 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5503 Signature HealthCARE of Rogersville Chris Morelock 109 Highway 70 North Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-3099 Sharp Fencing Shannon Sharp P.O. Box 332, Rogersville, Tennessee 37857 423-272-2813 Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, The Of One Accord Ministry Sheldon Livesay 306 East Main Street Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-921-8044 / 423-272-2378 ofoneaccord@yahoo.com www.ofoneaccordministry.org Shoemax and M & M Shoes Carol Myers 4017 Highway 66 South, # 6 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2325 / 423-272-3325 Short Mountain Silica Jason Lester 170 Silica Road Mooresburg, TN 37811 423-272-5700 Signature Lifestyles of Rogersville, TN. Assisted Living Facility Steven Lawson, BBA, LNHA 1341 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-293-3700 siglife.rogersville@signaturehealthcarellc.com Somebody Loves Me, Inc . Non-Profit John Tremblay 158 Heritage Drive Rogersville, TN 37857 423-345-4055 TremblayJN@aol.com
Discover Hawkins County â&#x20AC;˘ 2018 Southern Waste Services, LLC Kristi Greene 1230 Silver City Road Whitesburg, TN 37891 423-235-9300 / 423-235-9321 kristi.southernwaste@comcast.com State Farm Insurance Sherry L. Price 125 Stapleton Lane, #4 Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-9806 / 423-272-1872 Sherry.Price.ILQM@statefarm.com www.statefarm.com State Farm Insurance Joe Zook 1008 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8298 / 423-921-9673 joe@joezook.com www.statefarm.com www.joezook.com Stapleton Insurance Agency Harvey Stapleton P.O. Box 38, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8874 Strate Insurance Group Tom Strate 1750 West Andrew Johnson Highway Morristown, TN 37814 423-587-2204 / 423-581-4504 tstrate@strateinsurance.com pandrew@strateinsurance.com Surgoinsville Pharmacy Beth Bryan 114 Bellamy Avenue P.O. Box 105, Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-345-0333 / 423-345-0336 surpharmacy@myupdox.com Sun Homes / Fountain Bay Construction Rhonda Epling 10697 Highway 11W / P.O.Box 185 Mooresburg, TN 37811 865-225-1420 / 423-921-9162 Sun Loan Company Dustin Hodges 921 East Main Street, Suite 5 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5705 180.TN.Rogersville@sunloan.com www.sunloan.com Super Dollar Adam Barrett 4017 Highway 66 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6250 Sweet Tooth CafĂŠ & Catering Jo Ellen Anderson 114 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-7400
t Tennessee Books & Autographs George Webb P. O. Box 637, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-921-9017 / 423-921-0365 tba@planetc.com
Tennessee College of Applied Technology / Hawkins Co. Branch John Burdine 323 Phipps Bend Road Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-345-4130 / 423-345-4427 jburdine@tcatmorristown.edu TN Valley Authority Watershed Alisha Mulkey 2611 West Andrew Johnson Highway Morristown, TN 37816 865-632-2755 / 865-632-8451 asmulkey@tva.gov
Town of Rogersville Mayor Jim Sells 544 Nelson Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7497 / 423-272-9078 Town of Surgoinsville Merrell Graham P.O. Box 67, Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-345-2213 surgoinsvillecit@bellsouth.net mayorgreer@gmail.com www.surgoinsvilletn.gov
TVA-John Sevier - Combined Cycle Plant Sonia Trent 611A Old Highway 70 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-265-5227 / 423-921-6609 shtrebnt@tva.gov
Tour Designs and More Guerry McConnell 423 East McKinney Avenue Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8549 aguerrymjm@gmail.com
The Home Place B&B Priscilla Rogers 132 Church Lane Mooresburg, TN 37811 423-921-8424 / 423-272-3217 pris@usit.net
Toyables Bruce Campbell P.O. Box 883, Rogersville, TN 37857 855-875-2977 brucecampbell@toyables.com www.toyables.com
The Realty Shop Sandra Taliaferro 111 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-0835 sltaliaferro@yahoo.com
Trent Electrical Electrical Contractor Ryan Trent/ Licensed Owner 3686 Goshen Valley Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-754-4353 ryantrent37857@gmail.com www.trentelectrical.net Facebook.com/trentelectrial
The Richardson Company Charlotte Webb 416 West Main Street Rogersville,TN 37857 423-921-9026 Town of Bulls Gap Mike Solomon P.O. Box 10 /139 S. Main Street Bulls Gap, TN 37711 423-235-5216 / 423-235-0078 www.bullsgaptn.us Town of Church Hill Emily Wood P.O. Box 366, Church Hill, TN 37642 423-357-6161 chcity@chartertn.net Town of Church Hill Dennis Deal P.O. Box 366, Church Hill, TN 37642 423-357-6161 / 423-357-8559 chcity@chartertn.net Town of Mount Carmel Mayor Chris Jones P.O. Box 1421, Mount Carmel, TN 37645 423-357-7311 / 423-357-8559 mcch@chartertn.net Town of Rogersville Glenn Hutchens P.O. Box 788, Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7497 / 423-357-7710 tor01@chartertn.net www.rogersville-tn.com/index.htm Town of Rogersville Water Department Shawn Hatchett, Superintendent 1616 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2540 / 423-272-9451 rogersvillecityof@bellsouth.net www.rogersville-tn.com/water.htm
Tractor Supply, Inc. Crystal Roller, Manager 1323 E. Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4613 str1823@tractorsupply.com TSBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office Andrea Wilcox, Senior Business Counselor 410 Clinchfield Street, Suite # 100 Kingsport, TN 37660 423-392-8825 awilcox@tsbdc.org www.tsbdc.org Tusculum College Professional Service Lindsey Seal 420 West Morris Boulevard / P.O. Box 1874 Morristown, TN 37816 423-581-5002 / 423-581-2175 lseal@tusculum.edu Tusculum College Professional Serv. Jamie Hamer 420 West Morris Blvd, Morristown, TN 37816 423-636-7330 / 423-581-2175 jhamer@tusculum.edu Tysinger, Hampton & Partners, Inc. Gary Tysinger P.O. Box 982, Johnson City, TN 37605 423-282-2687 / 423-282-1621 gtysinger@tysinger-engineering.com
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u Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency, Inc. Norma Tremblay, Community Service Director 301 Louis Street / P.O. Box 46 Kingsport, TN 37662 423-246-6180 / Fax: 423-245-7234 ntremblay@uethda.org US Bank David Tipton 107 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7622 / 423-272-5449 David.Tipton@usbank.com US Bank Scott Lawson 107 East Main Street Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-7622 - 423-272-5449 scott.lawson@usbank.com U-Save Discount Drugs Robbie Price 4017 Highway 66 South, #7 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6408 / 423-272-5449 price@chartertn.net U-Save Discount Drugs Mary Ellen Evans 4017 Highway 66 South, #7 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-6409 / 423-272-3545 usavemgr@usavepharm.com US BanCorp Investment / Insurance Amy France 107 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423- 272-7918 / 423-272-6394 we@usbank.com Amy.france@usbank.com US BanCorp Investment / Insurance 107 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423- 272-7918 / 423-272-6394 we@usbank.com University Medical Center Home Care Service Barbra Chandler 952 West Broadway, Suite 3 Rogersville, Tennessee 37857 423-272-2440 / 423-921-3873 barbara.chandler@lhcgroup.com United Parcel Service Business Dev. Jan Conley 500 Callahan Road Knoxville, TN 37912 423-689-1552 United Way of Hawkins County Sandy Davis, Director 405 South Armstrong Road, Unit 8 Rogersville, TN 37857-3372 423-272-7379 unitedwayhawkins@weebly.com
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v Vulcan Materials Albert Wamack 400 Deneen Lane Kingsport, TN 37660 246-245-4136 / 423-246-2425 wamacka@vmcmail.com Vaughn & Melton Andy Miles 127 Bob Fitz Road, Suite 2 Gray, TN 37615 423-639-0271 / 423-639-0900 amiles@vaughnmelton.com
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Walker Forge Jerry Vansant 2105 Schmiede Street Surgoinsville, TN 37873 423-345-4500+1028 TN Career Center at Morristown Bobby Williams 215 S Liberty Hill Road Morristown, TN 37813 423-317-1060 bobby.williams@ws.edu Walters State CC / Five Rivers Regional Career Center Donna Stansberry 6057 West Andrew Johnson Highway Talbott, TN 37877 423-317-1060 / 423-317-1061 donna.stansberry@ws.edu
Walmart Mike Knittel 4331 Highway 66 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7707
Waste Industries Reid Stewart and David Self P. O. Box 1894, Morristown, TN 37816 423-581-5655 reid.stewar@wasteindustries.com
Walgreens Kyle Rosenberg 4325 Highway 66 South Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-9986 mgr.10960@store.walgreens.com www.walgreens.com
WCYB Warren Sanders 101 Lee Street Bristol, VA 24201 276-645-1555
Wellmont / Hawkins County Hospital Rebecca Beck 851 Locust Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-2671 www.wellmont.org
WIOA Youth Program Sherry Mahan 403 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4388 / 423-272-4476 sherrybmahan@gmail.com
Wellmont Home Care Janet Weems Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-8661 / 423-921-7022
Wimberly Lawson Seale Wright & Davis, PLLC Kelly A. Campbell 929 West First North Street / P.O. Box 1066 Morristown, TN 37814 423-587-6870 / 423-587-1479 kcampbell@wlswd.com www.wimberlylawson.com
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network Center Street Wealth Management Christopher Belle, A.A.M.S. 125 West Center Street, Suite 101 Kingsport, TN 37660 423-765-1009 / Fax: 423-768-1009 chris.belle@wfafinet.com Willow Wellness Center Hypnosis Therapy Linda Armstrong, Owner 124 Main Street East Mount Carmel, TN 37857 423-754-0139 WRGS AM 1370 AM / 94.5 FM Radio, Inc. Debbie Beal 211 Burem Road Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-3900 / 423-272-0328 stationmanager@wrgsradio.com
WIOA Youth Program Sherry Mahan 403 East Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-4388 / 423-272-4476 sherrybmahan@gmail.com ZF-TRW, Inc. Daronda Patterson 7500 Highway 11W Rogersville, TN, 37857 423-272-2171 daronda.patterson@trw.com
* Updated February 26, 2018. This list is compiled by The Rogersville-Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce. To make revisions to the list, contact Nancy Barker at 423-272-2186 or email: hawkinschamber@gmail.com.
ABB (formerly Baldor Dodge Reliance) ..................... 19 A-Team Real Estate Professionals .............................. 58 Barter Theatre............................................................ 36 Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium ........................... 62 Blue Ridge Package ................................................... 37 Bulls Gap Drugs ......................................................... 37 Christian-Sells Funeral Home..................................... 37 Church Hill Vet Hospital ............................................. 44 Custom Heating & Air Conditioning ............................ 51 Cynthia Bundren Jackson Realty ................................ 19 Dalton Direct Carpets and Flooring ............................ 50 Dewaynes Body Shop & Auto Sales............................ 44 Di’s Diner ................................................................... 45 East Tenn Pest Control ................................................ 73 Eastman Credit Union ................................................ 70 First Community Bank ............................................... 57 Gary W. Hicks, Jr., State Representative...................... 63 Givens-Nelson Realty, Inc. ........................................... 6 Grayson Subaru ........................................................... 3 Greene’s Tractor Company, LLC .................................... 63 Gun Rack .................................................................... 45 Guntown Community Church of Christ....................... 51 Hale Springs Inn & McKinney’s Tavern......................... 48 Hancock County Home Health and Hospice Agency ... 29 Hancock Manor Nursing Home .................................. 68 Hancock Medical Equipment ...................................... 29 Hardwood Specialties, Inc.......................................... 62 Hawkins County Gas Utility ........................................ 28
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Hawkins County Lutheran Worship Community ......... 45 Hawkins County, TN Industrial Development Board .. 58 Holston Electric Cooperative ...................................... 50 Holston Medical Group .............................................. 44 Home Place B&B ........................................................ 50 Justice Stoneworks, LLC ............................................. 68 LaFollette’s Greenhouses & Farms, Inc........................ 29 LuElla’s Gift Market .................................................... 68 Marathon Quick Stop Market & Lube Express .............. 68 Mark A. Skelton, Attorney at Law .............................. 34 Martin’s Greenhouses & Landscaping ........................ 68 Mauk’s of Jonesborough ............................................ 72 Mike’s RV, LLC............................................................. 45 Mounts Mechanical Contractors.................................. 58 NPAC (Niswonger Performing Arts Center) ................ 62 Of One Accord / The Shepherd’s Center....................... 18 Papa John’s ................................................................ 69 Physician’s Hearing Care ............................................ 58 Pig & Chick ................................................................ 34 Professional Hearing Aid Center................................. 68 River Place on the Clinch............................................ 45 Rogersville City School System.................................. 48 Rogersville / Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce .... 2 Rogersville Home Center ............................................ 34 Rogersville Main Street ............................................. 87 Rowena’s on Main...................................................... 63 Rural Health Services Consortium, Inc. ........................ 7 St. Clair General Store / Brown’s Fence ........................ 78
Short Mountain Silica Company................................. 72 Silver Lake Garden Center .......................................... 68 Skelton Law Racing ................................................... 77 Stapleton Insurance Agency ...................................... 68 Summit Family Medicine ............................................. 4 Sweet Tooth Cafe ........................................................ 51 Tennessee College of Applied Technology .................. 72 Terry’s Carpet .............................................................. 69 Town & Country Realty .............................................. 51 Town of Bulls Gap ...................................................... 19 Town of Rogersville ..................................................... 6 United Country Real Estate | Clinch Mountain Realty and Auction.......................... 88 U-Save Drug Center .................................................... 50 Walmart ................................................................... 45 Walter State............................................................... 48 Wendy’s Simple Treasures & Consignments ................ 45 Wholesale Liquidation ................................................ 72 Yoder’s Country Market ............................................... 37
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Rogersville Main Street
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Browse our unique DOWNTOWN SHOPS and enjoy our LOCAL CUISINE!
Mountain Star Mall
Local Artists Gallery
Merle Norman
The Looking Glass Salon
122 E. Main • 423-272-7800
124 E. Main • 423-921-7656
207 E. Main • 423-921-0703
The Loft Yoga Studio
Brotherhood Leathers
Kyle House Reflexology 111 W. Main • 423-272-7771
111 W. Main Street • 423- 500-1150
Hale Springs Inn McKinney’s Restaurant & Tavern
LuElla’s Gift Market
Heritage Antiques Gallery
Occasions on the Square
Green Boomerang
Buds n’Blooms Maggie Mae’s Pet Salon
307 Depot Street • 423-358-3245
207 E. Main, Suite C • 423-293-4272
110 W. Main • 423-272-5171
Oh Henry’s Restaurant 201 E. Main • 423-272-0980
116 E. Main • 423-293-3777
117 E. Main • 272-7656
209 S. Depot • 423-272-4910
The Shepherd’s Center 306 E. Main • 423-272-4626
119 E. Main • 423-293-3166
211 S. Depot • 423-293-3400 / 423-293-0745
Luv in the Oven Cafe & Catering 109 N. Church • 423-272-9559
207 E. Main • 423-272-5031
Coffee at the Kyle
101 W. Main • 423-272-8839
Sparkles Boutique
Sweet Tooth Catering & Café 114 E. Main • 423-921-7400
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CRUISE-IN ON THE SQUARE May through October www.rogersvillemainstreet.com
October 12, 13, 14, 2018 www.rogersvilleheritage.org
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CHRISTMAS PARADE
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JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
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Serving Hawkins County and Surrounding Areas Lisa McBride
Principal Broker/Auctioneer
Lindsey Lawson Affiliate Broker
Phyllis Reed
Affiliate Broker
Kimberly Young Affiliate Broker
Joey Haun
Affiliate Broker /Apprentice Auctioneer
Sue King
Affiliate Broker
Wilbur Hite
Affiliate Broker
Tereasa Hubbard Affiliate Broker
Mark Emery
Affiliate Broker
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