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Hawkins County in the
Life in our community during the weekend of December 1-3, 2017 A publication of The Rogersville Review — December 30, 2017
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of Hawkins County This unique look at the heart of Hawkins County — its people — is published by Hawkins County Publishers, Inc. P.O. Box 100 Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-7422 www.therogersvillereview.com
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Why did we do it?
The answer is simple. We believe that the treasures of
few years ago, the staff the day-to-day events that living in Hawkins County are truly of the newspaper that my go untold, unnoticed, hidden in those moments of everyday often wife, Dee Ann, and I own and unappreciated. existence, tucked inside the dayin Alabama were sitting The stories that are to-day events that often go untold, around brainstorming written on the faces of about ways we could the people who make this unnoticed, and unappreciated. promote our county and county’s world turn. The stories that are written on the to do so in a very different, From Mooresburg to faces of the people who make this very fun, and very positive Allandale, from Bulls way. Gap to Clinch, we tried county’s world turn. “We should do a ‘Day to capture in pictures in the Life’ of our county,” evidence of who we are Dee Ann suggested. “Start and what we do. making pictures at midnight one night and go 24 The photos are of Hawkins County folks at hours, non-stop, photographing everyday people work and play, and every place in between. doing what they do everyday.” In short, it’s who we are. So we did. But before someone says, “you didn’t include It was a huge undertaking that our staff had this or that”, I must tell you that it was not our never attempted before. But we did it and, in the intent to attempt to photograph every business, end, it remains one of the most popular special every profession, every historic site, and every editions that paper ever did. single event that took place. That would have When I came to Hawkins County in the fall been far beyond the scope of this or any other of 2013 as the new publisher and editor of The publication. Rogersville Review, the staff and I were likewise To all we owe a huge debt of gratitude. sitting around talking about ways in which we I might add that our one-woman graphic could do something similar on a local level: to design staff, Freda Turbyfill, did an outstanding give readers a little “slice of life” here in Hawkins job of taking all of the photos and arranging them County. Something that would be 100% good, into print form. Thank you, Freda! 100% positive, and 100% about Hawkins County We would also like to thank the businesses, and its people. professional clinics and others who supported this Thus, the Review’s very first “A Day in the Life special publication with their advertising. Please of Hawkins County” was born in the spring of take time to patronize their places of business and 2014. to offer your own thanks for their participation. In order to truly showcase life in our neck of the Most of all, we would like to thank all who so woods, we decided to rotate the seasons, with the kindly allowed us to come into their “world” and 2015 edition focusing on a summer day; 2016 on a make pictures as we tried to capture this day in fall day; and the 2017 edition focusing on a winter images. day. We were welcomed by so many who were just But when we took a close look at the “events as excited about this special project as we were, as calendar” for our “Day in the Life” photoshoot evidenced by the smiles you will see on faces that for December of this year, we quickly realized that appear in the photos inside. there were a TON of holiday activities going on Thank you to everyone who contributed, in any that entire weekend. way, to this “family photo album” of one awesome So, we thought, let’s go for a three-day Friday weekend in the life of our county. through Sunday photoshoot, and call it, “A Winter For those of you who live here, we hope you Weekend in Hawkins County”. enjoy this one-of-a-kind special edition that is all The photos contained in this magazine about US and OUR home county. represent a labor of love on the part of our staff For those of you who are visitors here and may and those in the community who contributed be thinking about moving here, we hope that their own photos to the publication. through these photos you will immediately come These “everyday” activities that we all to realize that Hawkins County is a GREAT place participate in but so many times take for granted in which to live, work, or retire. are what makes this county what it is. So come on, get on-board this train as it pulls We believe that the treasures of living in out of the station on a one-of-a-kind tour through Hawkins County are truly hidden in those Hawkins County! moments of everyday existence, tucked inside
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Volunteers Barbara McDermott (left) and Tonya Bingham (right) posed for a photo while serving cookies and other refreshments to patrons of St. Henry’s Christmas Bazaar.
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Santa (A/K/A church member Bill Hewitt) encourages visitor Wanda Jones (right) to purchase a ticket for door prizes, including a custom quilt, at St. Henry Catholic Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar.
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The Marsh bloodmobile set up near Town Hall on Friday, Dec. 1, to accept blood donations from Rogersville residents. Pictured, Technician Scott Smith prepares to begin taking blood from a donor inside the bus.
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Dale and Monique were busy getting ready for the holiday season at Blue Ridge Package Store, in Rogersville.
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The colors of the season were everywhere on Friday as Joyce, Terri and Debbie decorated a showroom at Martin’s Greenhouse in Rogersville.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog was the guest of honor during the Read a New Book kickoff event on Friday, Dec. 1 at Rogersville City School. Clifford is shown here with a snowman, who dropped by to enjoy the festivities, and two students.
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Donation Technician Carolyn Rutledge works with a blood donor inside the Marsh Bloodmobile while it was parked near the Rogersville Walmart.
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Donor Violet Marshall, left, prepares to have her vital signs checked by Marsh Blood Donation Technician Scott Smith (right).
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Cherokee’s Mallie Cole looks to pass early in the Cherokee/Volunteer girls junior varsity game at Cherokee High School.
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Cherokee’s Adriana Harrell (25) and Volunteer’s Tinsley Whalen (20) battle for rebounding position during the Cherokee/ Volunteer girls junior varsity game.
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Julie Baker, Lisa Twark and Renate Munari give Puddin’ a rabies vaccine and microchip during the monthly rabies clinic at the Dog and Cat Depot, 318 Farside Dr, Rogersville. The clinic is held there the first Friday of each month from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and is hosted by Beat the Heat Alliance, Inc., a non-profit which promotes spaying and neutering of pets.
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Members of the Cherokee and Volunteer girls junior varsity teams fight for rebounding position as Lady Falcon Aliyah Crawley releases a free throw.
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Cherokee’s Lydia Alvis (4) goes up to block a layup attempt by Volunteer’s Kennedy Knittel (12) as Siera Light (23) watches in the Cherokee/Volunteer girls junior varsity game.
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Cherokee’s Joe Nichols (23) drives against Volunteer’s Dakota Hicks (34) early in the Cherokee/Volunteer boys junior varsity game.
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Cherokee’s Hayzen Hayes and Jacob Kruger (23) and Volunteer’s Creed Christian (40) and Matt Johnson (33) watch the ball during the Cherokee/ Volunteer boys junior varsity game.
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Cherokee’s Jason Sattler (20) shoots over Volunteer’s Jonah Fisher (4) during the Cherokee/Volunteer boys junior varsity game.
Volunteer’s Breiydon Gilliam (21) drives against Cherokee’s Jonathan Fulkerson (5) during the Cherokee/Volunteer boys junior varsity game.
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The beautiful and historic New Providence Presbyterian Church in Surgoinsville.
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Left to right, Glen Diamond on bass, Eddie Dalton on drums, Morissa Diamond on keyboard and vocals, and Sloan Hill on trumpet and vocals contributed musically to the festivities as parishioners gathered to decorate the tree.
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Sisters Catherine Cook and Mary Jane Brown were among those who came to enjoy the traditional Hanging of the Green service at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Surgoinsville.
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Members of Heritage Beekeepers and the Sustainability Society from Cherokee High School celebrated the start of the Christmas season by decorating some of their bee hives at the Community Apiary and Pollinator Garden located on Far Side Drive, in Rogersville. The theme was “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. Pictured are Cheyanne Singer, Wanda Coleman, Stephanie Driscoll, Allison Brewer, Leanna Manis, Becky Johnson, Ace Ely, Cody Helms and Harold Kelly.
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Cousins (left to right) Sebastian, Andres, Ethan, and Eli Bowman are pictured at Jim and Paula Bowman’s house where they were busy making ornaments -- and obviously having a great time! -- for Papaw and Grandmommy’s Christmas tree.
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Cherokee’s Keely Henard (12) shoots over Volunteer’s Allie Parsons (13) and Chloe Salyer (10) during the Cherokee/ Volunteer girls varsity game.
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Members of Volunteer’s cheerleading squad perform during a timeout in the Cherokee/Volunteer girls varsity game.
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Volunteer’s Bryna Minton works between Harper Russell (3) and Jada Livesay (20) during the Cherokee/Volunteer girls varsity game.
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Volunteer’s Bryna Minton (1) shoots over Cherokee’s Mataylin Goins (33) as the stands fill up during the Cherokee/Volunteer girls varsity game.
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Volunteer’s Abby Hensley and Cherokee’s Brittney Nielsen battle inside during their girls varsity basketball game.
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Cherokee’s cheerleaders perform during the Cherokee/Volunteer girls varsity basketball game.
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Cherokee cross country runner Austin Kirkpatrick is recognized for earning All-State honors Nov. 4 in Nashville during halftime of the Cherokee/ Volunteer girls varsity basketball game.
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Volunteer’s Chance Johnson attempts a shot during the Cherokee/Volunteer boys varsity basketball game.
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Cherokee’s Collin Williams (left) and Bronson Shipley (2) harass Volunteer’s Jacob Deal during the Cherokee/Volunteer boys varsity basketball game.
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Cherokee’s Ryan Bledsoe (4) tries to elude Volunteer’s Grayson Hurd (14) and Jacob Deal (34) as Wyatt Watson (44) rolls to the basket during the Cherokee/Volunteer boys varsity basketball game.
Cheerleaders for Volunteer and Cherokee perform before the start of the fourth quarter of the Cherokee/ Volunteer boys varsity basketball game.
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9:39 p.m. Tempers flare late in the Cherokee/ Volunteer boys varsity basketball game.
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Cherokee’s student section taunts the Volunteer student section across the court after a minor skirmish on the floor during the boys varsity basketball game.
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Patrons line up for the hot country breakfast.
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Volunteer Vickie Gladfelter dishes up breakfast at the Christians Bend Community Center.
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Striggersville Volunteer Fire Department members Donna Shortt and Jeanie Davis were on the streets of Rogersville for a “Fill the Boot� roadblock to support their department.
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Several Hawkins County elected officials enjoyed the breakfast at Christians Bend Community Center. Seated (from left) are Hawkins Co. Trustee Jim Shanks and Property Assessor Jeff Thacker. Standing at right is Sheriff Ronnie Lawson.
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Lilliana and Annalise Spirko wait patiently at Hale Springs Inn for a chance to have breakfast with Santa.
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Members of the Heritage Lites team posed for a photo in between serving up delicious pre-breakfast treats to children at Hale Springs Inn. Pictured are: Carter Rice, Keely Henard, Jacey Moncier, Kennedy Cowan, Callie Price, Tatum Trent and Kacey Burchfield.
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Volunteer High School’s Ian Yonts swims the butterfly portion of the men’s 200 yard Individual Medley at the 30th Annual East Tennessee Classic at the Kingsport Aquatic Center.
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A member of the Heritage Lites helps Jaylynn Bloomer decorate a Christmas cookie.
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Elf Assistants Melissa Hinckle and Monica Neubert await the arrival of Santa Claus at the breakfast for children at Hale Springs Inn.
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Rogersville mail carrier Mark Walker loads up his truck with packages, many of which no doubt found their way underneath local Christmas trees.
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Volunteer High School’s Leah Hostetler competes in the women’s 50 yard freestyle during the 30th Annual East Tennessee Classic at the Kingsport Aquatic Center.
Volunteer High School’s Jacob Stewart competes in the men’s 50 yard freestyle during the 30th Annual East Tennessee Classic at the Kingsport Aquatic Center.
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Right on time, St. Nick’s sleigh arrived from the North Pole, to be greeted by Elf Monica Neubert, Hale Springs Inn’s Julie Alvis, and Elf Melissa Hinckle.
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Yes! He’s here! Santa (Tom Arnold) exchanges greetings with children prior to reading to them “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and listening to all of their Christmas wishes.
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Cherokee High School’s Ethan Dyer competes in the men’s 50 yard freestyle during the 30th Annual East Tennessee Classic at the Kingsport Aquatic Center.
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Two members of the Volunteer High School RAIN Team pose on a float built with recycled materials collected at the school, including softdrink bottles and milk cartons.
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Cherokee High School’s Lynsey Knox celebrates qualifying for the state swim meet in the 100 yard butterfly with Volunteer-Cherokee swimming coach Jim Whalen during the 30th Annual East Tennessee Classic at the Kingsport Aquatic Center.
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Cherokee High School’s Lynsey Knox reaches the turn in the women’s 100 yard butterfly during the 30th Annual East Tennessee Classic at the Kingsport Aquatic Center. With her finish, Knox bettered her season-best time and qualified for the state swim meet in February in the event.
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10:30 a.m. Callie Ann Parsons was one of many children who shared her own “wish list” with Santa at the Breakfast with Santa event at Hale Springs Inn.
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John Coltharp (left) and Natalie Reed speak with John Byington about his Belgian mare “Josie” prior to the Church Hill Christmas Parade. Byington was portraying a medieval knight in the parade and his horse was attired as she would have been for a jousting tournament.
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Bill Powers posed with the 1941 Lincoln street rod he later drove in the Church Hill Christmas Parade.
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10:43 am: Volunteer High School’s Tinsley Whalen competes in the women’s 100 yard freestyle during the 30th Annual East Tennessee Classic at the Kingsport Aquatic Center. Whalen qualified for the state swim meet in February with a personal best time of 59.74 in the event.
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State Representative Gary Hicks (R-Dist. 9) of Rogersville, was putting the finishing touches on a float he towed in the Church Hill Christmas Parade.
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The VHS Falcons Marching Band tunes up for before the parade.
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Church Hill Christmas Parade Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Luke Solomon (holding sign) and Austin Kirkpatrick pointed visitors to the Rogersville Arts Council’s Craft Fair, held inside Occasions on the Square, where more than 30 vendors offered every type of holiday gift imaginable, from great “sweet treats” to services to collectibles.
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Danielle Cannon, with Holston Medical Group, talks to visitors.
RAC Craft Fair April Albright shares delicious holiday treats.
RAC Craft Fair Heritage Lites Alexis Reed, Emily Snodgrass and Maria Howard offered information and direction to visitors to the Craft Fair.
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Susan Houston -- with help from Jaden Houston -displayed a variety of Usborne Books and more.
Frank Young, of Lasting Impressions, of Boone, NC, smiles for the camera as missionaries, Elders Love and Ney, of the Latter-Day Saints Church, browse through boxes of historic photographs and other collectibles.
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11:05 a.m. Annabell, Ava, Gavin, Ben and Alyssa are ready to enjoy the Church Hill Christmas parade.
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Eight-month old Paisley McCloud watches her first Christmas parade in Church Hill.
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Young members of the congregation at Rogersville Baptist Temple work to fill bags of goodies that were to be handed out during the 4 p.m. Rogersville Christmas Parade.
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Members of Rogersville Baptist Temple filled more that 2,000 bags for the parade. Other bags were to be distributed to inmates at the Hawkins County Jail.
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The McPheeter’s Bend Missionary Baptist Church’s “Jesus is My Superhero” float took 2nd place honors in the Church Hill Christmas Parade on Dec. 2. Pictured are: Row 1 (little heroes) Andrew Elsea, Brooklyn Ward, and Ryder Emmett; Row 2 -- Kristen Smith, Heath Smith, Curtis Drinnon, Jon Summey, and J.J. Hill.
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Prospective buyers check out the cattle pens at Willow Oak Ranch.
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Prospective bidders confer prior to the beginning of the sale at Willow Oak Ranch.
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Richard Arnold (left) speaks at the outset of the 34th annual Black Bull Sale at Willow Oak Ranch off McKinney’s Chapel Road as the auctioneeer waits (at right) to get the bidding started.
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Cherokee’s Shelbie Garrison shows the form that has her ranked in the top 10 during a scheduled match at East End Lanes in Rogersville.
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1:28 pm: Logan Mallory, another Cherokee bowler ranked in the individual top 10, approaches the lane during a scheduled match at East End Lanes in Rogersville.
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Cherokee’s McKinna Short, yet another Cherokee bowler ranked in the individual top 10, delivers a strike during a scheduled match at East End Lanes in Rogersville.
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1:30 pm: Bethany Minor exhibits great balance as she unwinds a shot during Cherokee’s match against Hardin Valley at East End Lanes in Rogersville.
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Cherokee’s girls bowling team, ranked 10th in the state, takes a moment for a team photo. From left: coach Brad Whitson, coach Janice Coleman, Katelan Osborne, Kylee Osborne, Maddie Williams, Jenna Richards, Rylie Housewright, Bethany Minor, McKinna Short, Emerald Greene, Shelbie Garrison and coach John Garrison.
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Cherokee’s boys bowling team, ranked 10th in the state, pauses for a team photo. From left: coach Brad Whitson, Stephan Smith, Austin Begley, Andrew Perry, Randy Wilson, coach Janice Coleman, Dakota Sexton, Logan Mallory, Stephen Brault, Noah Greene and coach John Garrison.
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Rogersville Christmas Parade Saturday 4:00 p.m.
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Rogersville Christmas Tree Lighting
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A large audience gathered on the front lawn of the Hawkins County Courthouse for the annual Christmas tree lighting.
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Rogersville Middle School Chorale was singing Christmas carols before the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of the Hawkins County Courthouse.
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A full “super moon” was visible above Main Street in Rogersville where the lamp posts had been beautifully decorated for Christmas.
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6:05 p.m.
Clinch Lady Wildcats Coach Brittney Rhoton directs her team from the bench during their game against the Lady Eagles of Berean Christian School at Clinch School.
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An unidentified Clinch Lady Wildcats player attempts a free throw against the visiting Berean Christian School Lady Eagles.
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Local photographer Randy Ball snapped this awesome telephoto shot of the bright, full “super moon� that rose over Hawkins County Saturday evening.
7:00 p.m.
Bulls Gap community members gather for the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Archie Campbell homestead.
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Jimmy Jarnigan preaches to gathering at Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
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Manger scene at the Archie Campbell homestead in Bulls Gap.
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Bulls Gap Christmas lights celebrating the town’s railroad heritage.
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Bulls Gap community members fellowship in the Quillen Store following the official lighting of the Christmas tree at the town square.
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InFaith peforms at the Quillen Store in Bulls Gap.
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The white-clad Clinch School Wildcats try to put the defensive clamps on the visiting Berean Christian School Eagles.
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A Clinch player (in white) directs the defense as the Berean Christian Eagles bring the ball up the floor.
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Naptime for little Stella Grace Chalfin at Grandma Tonya Strunk’s house.
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Beth Jarnigan, left, and Courtney Glasscock, right, took this “selfie” after unintentionally wearing matching dresses to Big Hill Baptist Church in Mooresburg.
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Bulls Gap Christmas Parade Sunday 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
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Bulls Gap Christmas Parade Sunday 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
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Allandale Mansion
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The Allandale Mansion -- “The White House of Hawkins County” -- all decked out for Christmas.
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Visitors make their way up the stairwell at the Allandale Mansion to view all of the holiday decorations.
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The mansion, which was the home of the late Harvey and Ruth Brooks, is beautifully furnished with antiques and seasonal Christmas decorations.
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Savanah Pope, of Kingsport, posed for a photo with Santa Claus (Milton Nelson) at the Allandale Mansion on West Stone Drive in the Allandale community of Kingsport.
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Volunteer Rod Gemayel greets visitors at Allandale Mansion.
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This Christmas tree in an upstairs bedroom at the Allandale Mansion in Kingsport was sponsored by The Rogersville Review during tours of the historic home.
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