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in the heart of revitalizing Downtown Kingsport, BANQ is one of the region’s most elegant destinations for weddings, receptions, and corporate events. Through meticulous restoration in 2009 of the 1927 First National Bank Building, we remain true to the building’s historic architecture, essence, and ambiance, while complementing its extraordinary interiors with 21st century amenities. Enjoy the exquisite views of Broad and Center Streets through floor-to-ceiling arched windows and enjoy the eloquent décor throughout. This is truly an unforgettable space for memorable events! We have no doubt that you’ll love having your event here!

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October 19th at 10:00am Health Resources Center Annex, J.C. Mall 2011 North Roan Street Johnson City, TN 37604

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SEEN IN BRISTOL | Discovery Church

Discovery Church One Year Anniversary Sunday September 9, 2012 was a special day for Discovery Church in Bristol, TN. Discovery was celebrating the oneyear anniversary for the new church that regularly meets in the Bristol Family YMCA for two identical services on Sunday mornings. This morning however, the entire church body met together for one combined time of worship at Anderson Park. Over 400 people gathered together on blankets and lawn chairs to celebrate the amazing things that Jesus has done both in them and through them over the last year. Though only a year old, Discovery has already had a major impact on the Tri-Cities community. The church has grown to an average

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Tony Marr baptizes Caroline McMurray

weekly attendance of over 350 people. They have seen nearly 20 people baptized. And they have compiled well over 1000 hours of service to our community through their Sent to Serve initiative. However, Anniversary Sunday did not simply celebrate the amazing things that have been done over the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year. Lead Pastor Tony Marr taught how we do not have what it takes to do the work that God wants to do in our world, but he wants to take what we have and with it HE will do amazing

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things. After the worship service, Discovery church members and community members continued the celebration with great food, games, inflatables, and musical entertainment. Everyone left thankful for what had been done over the course of the past year, and excited for what Jesus has planned for the future. For more information about Discovery Church, please visit www.discoverybristol.com. Photography by: Mickey Baker

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Stacie McCray holds her son Judson after his baptism

Nate Glover baptizes Chase Walton while Tony Marr consults with Judson McCray

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Kreg Ramey baptizing Jenna Ramey

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Artist Profile

N # &KHHGTGPV -KPF QH $GCV Andy Rogers, a native of Kingsport and graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, had an interesting collegiate career at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Starting off with Biomedical Engineering, then switching to Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cellular Biology all while pursuing a Theatre minor, he decided that time spent away from academia might be best. He traveled the world with the nonprofit organization Up With People, lived and auditioned in New York City, and promptly returned to the University of Tenn. to finish what he had started: a B.S. in BCMB and Theatre minor. This odd combination, however, allowed him to create his senior thesis titled “Andy and the Beats”. This independent, combined-study project is a full-blown musical based in type 1 diabetic biochemistry research starring Andy as a twelve-year-old version of himself. Andy is no stranger to type 1 diabetes nor musical theatre: Andy’s older sister, Kelli, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 9, he was promptly diagnosed with the same disease at the age of 15, and he has been involved in numerous musical productions in the East Tennessee area. Thus, this strange mix is a match made in heaven. The project, originally produced in the spring of 2010, started off as a joke. Rogers said, “I really thought it would be funny to write a musical solely based on diabetes. What would the pancreas sing? What tap number could the doctor do?” But the project grew from idea to reality. Andy put together a proposal that included full documentation of his research: meetings with artists, musical theatre experts, local nonprofits, and university scientists, a 52-page research paper to back the book of the musical, coordination of writing, arranging, transcribing, and scoring the music, the actual written musical, and casting, directing, choreographing, producing, and starring in the first workshop of the show. “All this while attending 16 hours of biochemistry classes and trying to have a life was a challenge to say the least, but a challenge well worth doing,” Rogers added. The proposal was accepted and the project was a success: over $2,000 was raised for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in a four-show weekend and over 15 type 1 diabetic youth from the area shared the stage with the cast to sing the finale. The following year, Andy expanded the musical, added a pit orchestra as well as new characters, performed the show with a brand-new cast at the BIJOU Theatre in Knoxville, involved over 25 type 1 diabetic youth, and raised $4,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. (continued on next page)

Rogers says, “The show is about a young boy whose world is turned upside down when he is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a disease caused by a fictitious villain suitably named ‘The Virus’. Andy learns about the ups and downs of living with this disease through the help of a magical doo-wop group named the Beats, the diaBeats, and realizes he is not alone in his fight to find a cure. The heart of the project, the type 1 diabetic youth, always stays the same. I want them to have a voice and a stage to stand on. Having this disease is no easy task. I want them to know they have a community, a family, who identifies with their social and physiological struggles.” The Cultural Arts Center of Kingsport and KingsportARTS are bringing Andy in as a touring artist for the first out-of-town production of “Andy and the Beats: Staged Concert Reading” as a school outreach production Wednesday November 14 and a public performance Thursday November 15 at the Renaissance Theatre in Kingsport. Schools are encouraged to sign up for the school outreach production and all are welcome to see the public performance. Andy is thrilled to have a brand-new cast in his hometown and loves having a new “Beats” family to work with. The night will be sure to bring laughter, tears, and the call to start walking for the cure with this colorful cast of characters. Information for the school outreach can be found online at www.kingsportarts.org or by phone at 423.392.8420 and information for the public showing can be found online at www.publicart.kingsporttn.gov or by phone at 423.229.9400. To learn more about “Andy and the Beats,” buy DVDs of the most recent concert version, or to book the show in your area, please visit the newly designed website at www.andyandthebeats.com or email andy@ andyandthebeats.com to obtain more information. DVDs are just $12 (plus shipping and handling) and will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation! Plus, the site includes highlight reels and photos from all of the “Andy and the Beats” productions.

SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Joyful Stillness Yoga Studio

Joyful Stillness Yoga Studio Appreciation Reception Friday, August 24, 2012 marked the end of the summer session for Joyful Stillness Yoga Studio. An appreciation reception was held in honor of the clients and supporters of JSYS. Without the consistent support of yoga students and other businesses in the Kingsport area, JSYS would not be a successful new business. Many yoga students and area business representatives came out to attend the appreciation reception. Abigail Jantzi, owner and operator of Joyful Stillness Yoga Studio, is a Registered Yoga Teacher in Hatha Yoga. If you are looking for a consistent yoga practice in the Kingsport area, Joyful Stillness Yoga Studio can provide you with a classic Hatha yoga experience. Classic Hatha yoga encourages students to work at their own pace with a safe practice method. Students will not be forced to push their bodies Abigail and Curtis Jantzi

beyond their ability because the practice of yoga is a process. Hatha yoga is not about performance or competition. Students learn to listen to their body, concentrate on their breathing, and find stillness in their mind. Joyful Stillness Yoga Studio is located in beautiful downtown Kingsport at 113 West Market Street. For more information, visit www.joyfulstillnessyogastudio.com.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Eastman Chemical Company

Eastman’s Military Honor Wall Unveiling Eastman Chemical Company has dedicated a military honor wall to commemorate the service of its employees to the U.S. military. With the dedication of the new honor wall, Eastman not only recognizes those who have served but has brought their stories to life on a large screen interactive touch display. The display is housed in the Toy F. Reid Employee Center, located on South Wilcox Drive in Kingsport and is accessible to the public. Visitors have the opportunity to hear compelling tales from Eastman’s employees about their experiences while serving their country. Bill Robinette, David Douthet, Jerry Duncan, and Eastman CEO Jim Rogers

The display houses military artifacts provided by employees, including medals, flags, mission memorabilia, photos, and more. It also houses awards Eastman has received in recognition of its support for those who have served or are serving in the military. “Eastman proudly supports the men and women who protect our country,” said CEO Jim Rogers, a Navy veteran. “I am grateful for their service and honored to work for a company that appreciates our military men and women and treats them so well.” Photography by: Kelly Hammonds – Eastman

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Military Honor Wall located at Eastman’s Toy F. Reid Employee Center

SEEN IN BRISTOL | Bristol Train Station

Real Women Pick Pink Bristol Sign-Lighting Ceremony Breast Cancer Awareness Month began with an extraordinary array of pink lights in Bristol. The Bristol Train Station Circle was filled with more than 100 people as the color pink illuminated Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic welcome sign. The pink bulbs will remain in the sign for the entire month of October. More than 1000 pink bulbs were placed in the sign as a tool to raise awareness of National Breast Cancer Month. Cancer survivors wrote words of encouragement for other survivors onto a sixfoot canvas. The ceremony was a celebration of life, music, and independence.

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The idea for the pink illuminated welcome sign belongs to the Bristol Chamber of Commerce. The lighting ceremony was a wonderful tribute to those affected by breast cancer, as well as a beautiful awareness display. Nearly everyone is affected by breast cancer whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through a family member, friend, co-worker, or oneself. Great strides continue to be made in the advancement of early detection that results in survival. The month of October will be

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filled with breast cancer awareness and amazing fundraising

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events in the Tri-Cities and across the nation. For more information, visit www.realwomenpickpink.com. Photography by: April Taylor and Mickey Baker

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SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY | Johnson City Chamber

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CASA of Northeast Tennessee hosted a Business After Hours event on September 20 at the Chamber’s office located at 603 East Market Street in Johnson City. Chamber members enjoyed an evening of networking while gaining knowledge of CASA’s mission, goals, and magnificent services provided by the organization and its volunteers. Guests were also treated to delicious food prepared by Hot Head Burritos. CASA of Northeast Tennessee is a nonprofit, community based, volunteer service organization that works hand in hand with the juvenile courts in Johnson City, Washington, Greene, and Unicoi Counties. CASA has dedicated volunteers who act on behalf of abused and neglected children. The juvenile court system has the authority to ensure the children have a safe, stable, and caring home. CASA advocates have the best interests of the children at heart as they speak on their behalf as social welfare agencies and the court system strive to provide the children with the care they deserve. The mission of CASA of Northeast Tennessee is to recruit, train, monitor and support community-based volunteers who act as Court Appointed Special Advocates. These volunteer advocates “speak up” for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Courts of Northeast Tennessee, striving to preserve the right of each child to have a safe, permanent home. For more information, visit www.casanetn.org.

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Kingsport Tomorrow 7th Annual Golf Classic Cattails at MeadowView 1901 Meadowview Pkwy. Kingsport, TN. 10:30am-5pm ETSU Meet the Team Johnson City Country Club 6pm-8pm

8 Live Music on State Street 606 State Street Bristol, TN. 7pm-9pm

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22 Live Music on State Street 606 State Street Bristol, TN. 7pm-9pm CrestPoint Health Medicare Advantage Seminar The Johnson City Wellness Center 200 Med Tech Parkway Johnson City, TN. 2pm

CrestPoint Health Medicare Advantage Seminar Health Resource Center Kingsport Town Center 2101 Fort Henry Dr. Kingsport, TN. 10am

Bill Gatton New Building Celebration 1000 West State Street Bristol, TN. 4:30pm-7:30pm

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12 3rd Annual Elvis Extravaganza Renaissance Center 1200 East Center Street Kingsport, TN. 7pm

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Gems & Whims 10 yr. Anniversary Open House 1904 Knob Creek Rd. #4 Johnson City, Tn. 12pm-8pm

Art D'Vine- A Gallery Hop on State Street Downtown Bristol (FREE event) 6pm-9pm

The Worth Collection Trunk Show Sandy's Jewel Box 401 West Oakland Avenue Johnson City, TN 1pm-6pm

Healing Hands Business After Hours 210 Memorial Drive Bristol, TN. 5pm-7pm

Coats for Kids Social at Gourmet & Company 214 East Mountcastle Dr. Johnson City, TN. 5:30pm-7pm

CrestPoint Health Medicare Advantage Seminar Health Resource Center Kingsport Town Center 2101 Fort Henry Dr. Kingsport, TN. 10am

Semi-Annual Open House The Caudle Center (20% off products and services) 189 Corporate Dr. Johnson City, TN. 5pm-8pm Dinosaurs! Hands On! Regional Museum 315 East Main Street Johnson City, TN. 9am-5pm (All day!)

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Chalk Chromatography Hands On! Regional Museum 315 East Main Street Johnson City, TN. 9am-5pm (All day!)

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Paramount Chamber Players Fall Chamber Concert Paramount Center for the Arts 518 State Street Bristol, TN. 7:30pm-10:00pm

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Economic Summit Millennium Center Johnson City, TN. 7:30am-2pm

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Forty-four women enjoyed a day of bridge, lunch, and a fashion show while raising money to enhance and update the kitchen in the Allandale Mansion. On August 27, a beautiful, crisp morning, hostesses from the Bridge at Allandale Committee greeted bridge-players with coffee, tea, and pastries in the mansion’s main dining room. The soirée was filled with true genteel southern charm from the venue to the fine china, and the homegrown flowers on the main floor made the perfect setting. Each guest played 20 hands among giggles, chatter, laughter, and socializing. Six deserving women won three incredible prizes. Partners Alice Kirk & Jean Piece received first place and won a Bridge Luncheon at Allandale Alice Kirk and Jean Piece

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“...it made perfect sense that a place like Johnson City and the Tri-Cities area could truly lead the U.S. in developing new community based models of care that work, and if we can do it here in this part of the state, with Appalachia and the 29 counties we serve, we should be able to do it anywhere!” of all of my experiences

CEO Dennis Vonderfecht’s vision is, in essence, he’s

leading up to this point. As

created a challenge to the team members to improve

we think about health care

how Mountain States reaches the community for

innovation and the systems

acute wellness and health. They know the hospitals of

innovation redesign, in the

tomorrow will be fundamentally different than they are

middle of the Accountable

today. They will have a broader community outreach,

Care Act (commonly known

partly because, federally, the government funds 50% of

as the health reform law,

health care costs. They are changing the game.

or ACA), there’s a need to think broadly about how

How do you see hospitals changing in the future?

we coordinate care in a much different way than we

The hospital has to return to what it really started off

have before, with the end

as, a community asset, and return to the roots of

results being the patient’s

what hospitals were supposed to be – highly efficient

experience improves, the quality is better, and the cost

and effective in treating acute conditions and illness.

light on someone special in the Tri-Cities community,

is maintained and made more efficient, in that order.

That’s going to create the need to think about health

and for the October edition of this feature, VIPSEEN

That’s really a kind of radical shift that must happen.

and wellness across the entire plan of care, including

IPSEEN’s newest feature, the VIP Profile, shines a

hospitalization.

wants to introduce you to Tom Lundquist, MD, a visionary physician executive with 14 years of

Can you tell us a little more about the groups you are

progressive leadership, and he has recently been

involved with?

So what is ISHN’s goal for all the markets it serves and your position within it?

appointed President and CEO of AnewCare/Chief Clinical Integration Officer for Integrated Solutions

Integrated Solutions Health Network, AnewCare, and

Health Network and CrestPoint Health. Focused on

CrestPoint, is about transforming healthcare inside and

ISHN formed CrestPoint Health insurance company and

improving health care quality for everyone, Lundquist

outside the community. Anew Care Collaborative is an

AnewCare Collaborative, the region’s first community-

has led frontline health care operations, and integrated

Accountable Care Organization (ACO) comprised of

based accountable care organization, in 2012. The

health care delivery systems, large hospital networks,

healthcare practitioners and partners that have come

company decided that it required a CCIO who is gifted

managed care networks and staff model HMOs. Prior

together to provide the community with exceptional

at managing integration initiatives while fostering healthy

to joining AnewCare and ISHN, Dr. Lundquist was

healthcare, greater value for every dollar spent on health

relationships between patients, physicians, hospitals,

the vice president of performance measurement and

and wellness services and better results as measured

health care providers, payers, and the people of the

improvement at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

by the member/patient experience.

community it serves.

changing the face of health care as we now know it, and

Integrated Solutions Health Network, LLC (ISHN) is a

ISHN’s goal is to be an integrator, to connect primary

in his new roles, he is committed to bringing substantial

regional health solutions company headquartered in

and specialty providers, hospital, ancillary, and

improvements to the way health care is delivered in the

Johnson City, Tennessee. Serving the Mountain States,

community-based services all together. And to do it cost

tri-state area.

ISHN’s goal is to create and implement a new standard

efficiently. It’s going to take a true human touch and will

of healthcare delivery and cost management to a

require a new way of true systems integration that we

Dr. Lundquist, thank you for agreeing to be spotlighted

regional population and to deliver best practice patient

have never seen before. It’s imperative that we break

today in VIP Profile. Can you explain to our readers

care and health management resulting in cost efficient care to our community.

down the silos of the current health care system, while

your new roles and responsibilities? Coming here to Johnson City, this role is a culmination

What I love about Mountain States President and

(BCBST). Dr. Lundquist has a tremendous passion for

simultaneously engaging the people of our community to be equally accountable for improving health.

What are a few of the key components of that integration?

do we have doctors think about themselves as a system of care and to work together.

So, there’s two key pieces. One is the providers, how do we get the providers to be reimbursed differently so they can more easily communicate with the

I moved from that role into a hospital-based position, working with all chairmen

specialists, health care team members, and patients. For an example, a chronic

and physicians inside a community similar to Johnson City Medical Center, and

patient doesn’t always need to talk to their own personal doctor for a care issue,

looking at quality, but also cost efficiency, such as, the things happening in the

so one of the team members can reach out to make sure the patient is doing

episode of care that does not add value, both to the patient and the health care

what they should be doing, or not be doing.

system.

The other piece is the patient and the dollars for the care. With the health benefits,

From that hospital setting, I moved into a small company that was IT-based, a

it’s traditionally thought of as a health plan-type of setting with health benefits.

web-based company helping hospital companies survey employees around near

The CrestPoint piece involves working with people, patients and/or payors –

misses and anyone, from the CEO, or cardiovascular surgeons, to food service; if

such as with government programs; Medicare and Medicaid, the employer, or in

they saw something unsafe, they could report it through this system. Around the

2014, individual themselves who will purchase insurance on newly formed health

same time, the Institute of Medicine came out with their study that gave a lot of

insurance exchanges. CrestPoint will help people and patients better understand

insight to the potential of identifying problems before any real harm occurred so

what they are going to get, how much it will cost, and their role in ensuring a

you can hopefully eliminate them.

positive outcome. Ultimately, it all results in much more active and engaged partnership.

I then worked as the Chief Medical Officer for I-trax Health Management

VIP Profile

Solutions, overseeing clinical operations and developed all clinical wellness and Can you explain a little more about these systems and how they work?

disease management services for a staff of over 750 providers.

It has changed in the last decade or so, but up until now, most systems were

After that, I was with Wexford Health Services for five years, which was a niche

legacy systems that were supported by Information Technology (IT) departments,

stakeholder in healthcare markets, a lot like Kaiser Permanente as a staff model

and the problem was that different offices may have been on different systems.

HMO, employing the physicians and nurses and medical staffs, while taking on

We know and now have the ability to connect all that information digitally, as

full risk for the health care costs of a certain population, which were the prisoners

health information exchange is critical to delivering the more coordinated care at

and detainees in our state prisons and county jails across the U.S. My job was

the best cost, while being able to achieve a better health outcome. Another key

as CMO was to provide consistent processes, across a multiple state level, for

piece is incentivizing people, patients and providers differently to make sure they

this select population who have a constitutional right to receive health care, and

interact most effectively, while assisting them make the best choices they can,

that took everything I’ve done from the medical setting and put it with the quality

and to sit down and talk about what that means in terms of a quality outcomes

care from everything before that. It also helped me to understand the tremendous

and costs.

pressure of state governments to manage state care, and in this case, the prisons and jails, and how that transcends to public population and transfers over

Would you tell us all about your background and what led you to this point in

to Medicaid programs.

your career? I have never forgotten my primary care provider roots, so when I was looking for As President and Chief Executive Officer of AnewCare, and also as Chief Clinical

my next move, I was surprised to learn that it was two large insurance companies

Integration Officer for ISHN, I have assumed a senior leadership position that is

who wanted someone who was incredibly comfortable in the provider arena, but

focused on the innovation of new models of care, payment, health benefit design,

could marry the new provider relationships and collaborations with the business

and most importantly, how do we as provider perform in the delivery of care for

side of health care and payment mechanisms. So I landed at BlueCross BlueShield

patients in all areas.

Tennessee, building Patient-Centered Medical Homes and some of them right here, and over the last three years, in Johnson City, I built over eighty homes across

I started out as a pediatric physician for ten years, and in those days, being a

the state of Tennessee with Blue Cross’ support to bring necessary aid to primary

provider was about doing everything for your patients so you can keep them out

care, and saw how they can be all-encompassing to their populations. I also led

of the hospital. This is the concept of a Patient-Centered Medical Home, which

the bundled payment initiative in orthopedics, trying to get specialists to think

arrived in the pediatrics base more than twenty years ago, before the ACA. It

beyond their touch of the care, like a surgeon who gets a paycheck for the care

really does take on a lot of discussion because this idea creates a truly invested

they provide for a procedure, but in reality, during what’s called the episode of care,

caregiver and patient, which by design prevents unnecessary hospitalizations.

the surgeon only gets so many dollars, but recovery is months long. We want to get the surgeons focused and aware of total costs of care around the episode and

After I left the primary care provider role, I moved into physician network

that can add impact and value to the course of care and give input to follow-up

leadership, and the early days of defining quality across networks. How do we

care. At the same time, as an ACO, we were looking for systems across Tennessee

as consumers or patients, find out who is giving the best patient outcomes,

that BlueCross could partner with more deeply, that could look at total cost of care

and these are still questions we are asking, but back then we were looking

for populations across whole systems including primary care, hospitalization, and

at efficiency. You can always look at traditional insurance metrics, as they are

specialty care, as well as community and ancillary services.

important and have been with us a long time, but the additional premise is how

So with Anew/Care, which is an ACO collaboration, I’m basically looking at that

area soon. I have seven children, with my oldest off to college, twin daughters who

same philosophy in one region. Can we bring together through community

are seniors in high school and play basketball, another freshmen daughter in high

integrators, like AnewCare and providers of all sorts, and really think about a

school who plays basketball as well as runs, one sixth-grade daughter, a son in first

different way to collaborate as providers, and through CrestPoint and other insurers,

grade, and a three-and-a-half year old in Pre-Kindergarten, (smiles) …and one wife,

bring about different payment methodologies to support that type of work.

Kirsten, who is tremendously supportive of all my aspirations over the last twentytwo years.

Can you share with us your perspective on this region and what makes it special? Can you share an example of your personal philosophies or values? It is a tremendous feeling to be here in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia - Appalachia! Three years ago, when I was driving down Interstate 81, I hadn’t really

Sure. As a father and a husband, we’ve luckily had nothing too serious to deal with,

been acquainted with this area, except, of course through Bristol Motor Speedway.

but we’ve had regular medical issue concerns, and you want a health system you

As I began to meet key practices up here in this area like Holston Medical Group,

can trust. In my career, I’ve looked into the depths of those systems and I have a

State of Franklin Medical Associates, East Tennessee physicians as well as

passion to create systems are reliable, so that my family members and everyone

Mountain State physicians and others, I realized they were really doing something a

else’s family members will not have any inappropriate harm conducted.

little different up here. Secondly, just from a philosophical perspective, I think society has a need to take Guys like Dr. Jerry Miller, founder of Holston Medical Group, who was very visionary

care of our own. We should have a health system that provides a certain level of

in what he always saw the potential for the providers in terms of impacting the health

care to all that live within it, that is not biased in any way, providing the very best

of a population. And of course, Dennis Vonderfecht who has long been a visionary supporter of integrated care and quality improvement. As I saw this opportunity arise, it made perfect sense that a place like Johnson City and the Tri-Cities area could truly lead the U.S. in developing new community based models of care that work, and if we can do it here in

Isn’t it a powerful model if we can change the way we think about health care and rather than rely on a few doctor visits intermittently, we rather incorporate health and wellness and disease management right into our daily community living. This then promotes the touches and encouragement daily and weekly that gets us to exercise, practice healthy habits, manage what disease we do have and lead more productive and satisfying lives all year long?

care. I think the challenge is there is a limited amount of money that can go into that. Whether you are Republican or Democrat, what’s arguably great is that President Obama was able to get the Accountable Care Act through, and that has created a national discussion, and a lot of work on really working on health care to make it more efficient, to create a better system. There is a lot of work to be

this part of the state, with Appalachia

done, no doubt, no matter who takes the

and the 29 counties we serve, we

White House in the next election; there

should be able to do it anywhere!

will be pressure to change and fix what’s been put in motion. Most of us in health

What’s really exciting about what Mountain States has put in motion is this is a play to really do that right and try to bring all community resources together. Rob Slattery, President and CEO of ISHN, and I share a vision that isn’t just a Mountain States approach to care, this is really a regional, clinically

care are operating under a premise that the law is now the law. It may be tweaked, but we need to get this rightwe can’t afford not to. It has created an opportunity for providers to really lead the way.

integrated approach to community-

Thirdly, I am passionate about physician

based care. There is really room under

leadership. I’ve spent the last seven

ISHN for all health caregivers that want

years teaching at Carnegie Mellon

to align themselves with providing

University in Pittsburgh and I do that

patients better value, better experience,

virtually. I teach physicians who are

and better outcomes.

getting their master’s in medical management, which is like a business degree in health care, and I do that because

It’s a model that, if and when we get this right, we can help support other health

it’s personally satisfying to help physicians think about their roles as leaders. Not

systems and communities to do this same type of work. That’s exactly where we see

just understanding the business side of health care, but also one of the courses

the future. The first test is to do it right here and right now. There’s plenty of work to be done and it should be very rewarding. How about your family? Tell us a little about them. Three years ago, we moved the family to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and because of

my children’s interests and school timing, we hope to be moving the family to this

I teach is that of executive leadership. Physicians are trained to be independent thinkers, to think autonomously, to make a decision and move on. That’s not how an organization thinks. The future of health care is team-based care. They can work in a team approach, be leaders in their community and leaders in their practices and in the health care setting. There is an evolution that has to occur. Even in my day-today work, I feel it’s important professionally to help physicians evolve.

What has delighted or surprised you about the region?

What kinds of things do you do to relax?

My wife and I love the Johnson City and tri-state area. This is a beautiful place. The mountains remind us of what we’ve called

We attend a lot of grade school and high school sporting events;

home for twenty years in the Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania region.

my children are fortunate enough that they are three-to-four season athletes. Rarely does a week go by that we don’t have a cross

I think one of the greatest realizations of Southeastern culture

country meet or basketball game or track meet to attend. We love

is the how important communities are. I think about health care

family time, we enjoy swimming as a family, and love vacationing at

improvement and the need to involve strong communities, and

the ocean and at lakes; we would love to find a place to combine

wrapping themselves around the entirety of people that live there.

some of those loves here in the mountains. My wife and I enjoy

As a physician, I may only see someone four times a year, but the importance of daily community living, is critical. Isn’t it a powerful model if we can change the way we think about health care and rather than rely on a few doctor visits intermittently, we rather incorporate health and wellness and disease management right

travel, and we’ve often said that given our big family, we could spend a lot of the next decade or two just visiting the kids, traveling to college campuses, so family is important to us. Our kids are truly our pride and joy.

into our daily community living. This then promotes the touches and encouragement daily and weekly that gets us to exercise, practice

Any special organizations or associations you are affiliated with?

healthy habits, manage what disease we do have and lead more productive and satisfying lives all year long?

I serve on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Board in Chattanooga, and

Any mentors or role models you’d like to mention?

we’ve also been very active in our local communities and church,

One of the best mentors I was fortunate to wind up with was a senior

teaching Sunday school, and my wife just recently led a women’s group.

partner with the first practice I joined out of residency. Mary Goessler was a tremendous leader in terms of leading a medical home.

Any last thoughts for the readers you’d like to share?

She understood what health care could be; she was tireless in her commitments to her patients, in the systems of care and what it could be, but just as important, she encouraged me to free up my time to help get my master’s and start to think about the business side of health care and the broader context of health care. In many ways, she helped me get my start.

I would just encourage everybody to get more active and get engaged in their own health, and really ask their physicians to engage in their needs. Whether that’s just health and wellness, or if they have a chronic disease to manage, to really think differently about how they interact with their health system and to work with their health care

How would those who have worked with you describe you?

provider. Ask for help. Ask for accountability. Move to a lifestyle and a future that has more health than illness.

I think they would say that I am certainly willing put in long hours to get the job done and I’m passionate about health care redesign and patient care. I think they would say I’m fun to work with, I have a pretty even temper… not much rattles me. And because of that, I can be very innovative in my thinking and not be sidetracked by minor setbacks. I try to keep that larger vision in mind and strive towards it. Where you might see yourself in ten years in the future, any next steps you are looking towards? You know, the common themes of my moves have always been quality and innovation. So I sincerely hope this is the last move and that we accomplish great things here with the ISHN and AnewCare Network, and we create new models that we can keep based here at home to provide great value for this community. But also to serve as a model that can bring new business to this community, and be replicated to serve other communities far and wide.

SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Asbury Place

Asbury After Hours

2013 Kingsport Leadership Class

Asbury Place and Jo Ann Lowe, Director of Sales and Marketing, hosted the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event on August 30. Chamber members came together to network and enjoyed the events of the evening while treated to delicious hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and beverages. Vickie Snodgrass, Director of Leadership with the Kingsport Chamber, Linda Bambino, Chris Tharp, Kim Jones, and JoAnn Lowe

Cruise Planners

introduced the 2013 Kingsport Leadership Class. Lorrie Cooper, 2103 Fun Fest Chair, received the 2012 Distinguished Leadership Award from Leadership Kingsport. Asbury Place is located at 100 Netherland Lane in Kingsport, and is a retirement community where residents have all the comforts and services needed to live a happy and fulfilled life. Asbury Place offers breathtaking views of Bays Mountain that residents can enjoy from the comfort of apartment or villa living. Restaurant-style dining, busy social

Diane McCrary and Kim Wolfe

JoAnn Lowe and Maureen Eisele

Russ Rogers and Lorrie Cooper (2012 Distinguished Leadership award from Leadership Kingsport.)

calendars, and recreation onsite add to the comfort of living in the community. Health care is also available from a professional medical staff. Asbury Place also has locations in Johnson City and Maryville, Tennessee. For more information on Asbury Place, visit www.asburyplace.org or call 423.245.0360.

Photography by: Brian Hullette | Story by: Rita Dykes

Kandy and Chip Childress

Scott and Lorrie Cooper

Chassy Smiley

Kingsport Mayor Dennis Phillips and Mike McIntire

Lee Fish and Vickie Snodgrass

SEEN IN BRISTOL | State Line Bar & Grill

Fundraiser for the

Disabled American Veterans

Deanna and Kevin Cole

Sherrie and Dana Bacon

Karen Scott, Jeanne Miller, Shellaina Miller, Karen Hicks, and Lora Scott

VIPSEEN Magazine had the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful cause that helped raise funds for Disabled American Veterans. The Stateline Bar & Grille hosted an evening filled with entertaining karaoke singing and live auctions. The room was filled with several James and Melissa White

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Missy and Doodle McKee

American Veterans as well as Veteran supporters. The proceeds will go to support the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a nonprofit service organization that represents disabled American Veterans by assisting them in receiving the benefits they deserve. A lot of disabled veterans do not have the funds or the knowledge to get the benefits to which they are entitled. Kevin Cole, founder of this event, is very passionate about the DAV. He is a disabled Veteran who was injured when an artillery round hit him in the back. He was bedridden for over

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Tracey Frazier, Lolly Rogers, and Richard Rogers

nine months due to this serious injury. Had it not been for the DAV stepping in and advocating for Kevin, he would have not received the benefits he deserved. Before the DAV got involved, it took Kevin over four years to receive the proper treatment/benefits. When the DAV stepped in to help his case, it only took a year. There are thousands of other Veterans out there just like Kevin trying to receive the proper treatment and benefits, and the DAV needs support to be able to continue to help these Veterans.

Dana Bacon

Connie Blankenship and Sharon Ball

Dana Bacon singing and paying tribute to Veterans

The event raised $1700.00 for the DAV that evening through a live auction with items donated from area businesses. Big sponsors were Premier Processing Systems, Sher Extensions, Pit Row Wine and Liquor, Leann from the band Lightning, MOTO Japanese Restaurants, Ridgefields Golf Club, Tri-Cities Golf Club, Pit Row Gasoline Station, and Hayworth Tires. The fundraiser also held a raffle ticket sale and the prize was an original brick from the Indianapolis Speedway. Cole

Donnie and Treva Basinger

John and Dandi Mead

Freda and Jack Mullins

says he hopes to have the event again next year. His plans are to hold the event during the week of the Bristol NASCAR race with hopes of doubling the attendance and contributions.

Photography by: April Taylor | Story by: April Taylor Sherrie Bacon and April Taylor

Rachel Aesque and Matthew Taylor

Chris Hyder and Wayne Epperson

Jessica Nixon

Music Profile

By now, most people in the Tri-Cities have probably heard the name Jessica Nixon somewhere. Many people know her as a singer, some know her as their pharmacist, and others know her as family. The one thing that everyone knows about her though, is that music is, and always will be, Jessica’s passion and first love. She has been singing locally for years with high hopes of becoming a professional country music artist, and she has worked incredibly hard to shape those dreams into reality. So how does one pursue a country music career? The answer to that question is different for everyone, and can often times it can be tricky. The media often paints a different picture from reality in that you can try out for a show or just randomly, by luck, someone will hear you sing and decide to make you a big star. Sadly, for most, it doesn’t necessarily work that way. Although Jessica firmly believes in luck, she also believes that you have to work hard to have better luck. She also advocates for surrounding yourself with dependable people who have your best interest at heart and that is just what she has done. Back in 2007, Jessica had no idea that taking a friend up on a dare to compete in a beauty pageant would forever change her life. On a cold November night in 2007, Jessica won the first pageant in which she had ever competed, and this was the start of a very exciting journey. In the years to come, Nixon met songwriters who would inspire her to write with heart and meaning, performers who pushed her to always “love” on her audience, and mentors who gave her advice on life, love and career. She will never forget the first time she met her friend Larry Shell, an amazing country songwriter, and he told her that no matter how good she was, no one was going to come knocking on her door. This lit a fire in the songstress to really go after this crazy dream and to do it the right way. This past December, with the direction of her producer and mentor Linda Davis, Jessica cut four tracks that were penned by some of her writing heroes, Gary Burr, Victoria Shaw, and Cliff Downs. She also cut one of her own songs, Drive, which is a crowd favorite at all her shows. Since recording her demo, Jessica and her team have been making a huge splash in the Nashville country music industry. On July 31, Jessica performed in her first industry showcase at the legendary live music venue, The Rutledge, to a packed house of songwriters, industry representatives, and fans. She even received a standing ovation at the end, which was so humbling for the singer. Jessica is so excited for the upcoming year of her life as she believes she will finally realize a lifelong dream. She knows God has given her a gift that can be used to create positive change in the world. Nixon realizes there is no way she could have gotten where she is today without the support of her husband, family, friends, and a band that is more like family to her. These people love her for being the girl who enjoys sleeping late, watches Golden Girls reruns, and laughs at really bad jokes. Now, Jessica hopes that the rest of the world will love her too! 30

Check out her new music, pictures and show dates on Nixon’s website www.jessicanixon.net! Follow her on Facebook and Twitter!

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SEEN IN BRISTOL | Bristol Motor Speedway

1st Annual Tri-Cities Because bacon, or as it is sometimes referred to as “meat candy,” is becoming a cultural phenomenon, deciding to host the 1st Annual Tri-Cities Bacon Fest seemed quite natural for Positive Approach Events, a local event-planning firm. Held at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 1, this year’s festival was a fundraiser for the Bristol Chapter of the Speedway Children’s Charities. “We are thrilled that the great people hosting the Tri-Cities Bacon Fest wanted to make us part of the excitement as well,” said Claudia Byrd, Director of Speedway Children’s Charities, Bristol Chapter. “We are honored they chose Speedway Children’s Charities to benefit

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from the proceeds of this extremely unique event.” Emceed by “Big” Tom Buchanan and 2012 Miss Tri-Cities Bacon Fest, Greta Wilkinson, the Tri-Cities Bacon Fest event featured a full lineup of music from local band performances on the Shock Top Main Stage as well as hog callin’ and a Man versus Bacon eating competition. Attendees enjoyed a variety of bacon served throughout the day, a kids’ area, crafts, retail vendors, and the “Waterin’ Bacon and beer

Hole,” where those All Access Pass holders 21 years of age and older were able to sample Ole Smoky Moonshine, a variety of beers from Holston Distributing, and of course, Bacon Vodka. Details for 2013 are already in the works! For more information about the festival, visit www.tricitiesbaconfest.com or like them on Facebook.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT/JOHNSON CITY | Performance Medicine

Ladies’ Night Out

Dolly Christian, Donna Alley, and Daryl Pachol

Melanie Adkins and Rochelle Trent

Deanna Green and Diana Reed

Tara G’fellers and Julie Ashens

Performance Medicine hosted a “Ladies’ Night Out” in Kingsport on August

Kingsport

Kathy Richards and Karen Buck

Rhonda Grimes, Sarah Benton, and Lisa Trent

Terri Cox and Nicole Noll

Monin Merker and Rochelle Trent

Johnson City

21 and in Johnson City on August 24. Fantastic specials, door prizes, and free skin consultations were just a few things on the menu! Performance Medicine of Kingsport celebrated with a “Back to School, Back to Beauty” theme hosted by Tom Rogers, MD and Brooke Bentley, FNP. Guests received amazing discounts on Botox and fillers, while enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvres. Free skin consultations were given by Performance Medicine’s new Skin Care Expert, Monin Merker. Attendees were able to see the new makeup and skin care products available and learn some valuable and important women’s health information.

Brooke Bentley, Tom Rogers, and Selena Payne

Stephanie Sanders, Pam Fogle, and Stephanie Potter

Performance Medicine of Johnson City had a “Bubbles & Botox” event hosted by Tom Rogers, MD and Brooke Bentley, FNP. Guests celebrated the night with champagne and hors d’oeuvres and toasted to new and improved skin. Your skin is a direct reflection of your health, so Performance Medicine wants you to take the time to take care of your skin… sometimes we all need a little lift!

Christina Campbell and Sabrina Fields

Go to www.performancemedicine.net for upcoming events! For more information about Performance Medicine, in Kingsport, call 423.245.2078 and in Johnson City, call 423.854.9200.

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SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY | Winged Deer Park

Mountain States Foundation Dragon Boat Race

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Thousands of attendees, family-friendly activities, multiple vendors, and of course, boats! The seventh annual Mountain States Dragon Boat Festival was well-attended as each team brought their A-game to raise money for the department of radiation oncology. The boats are directed and coached by a steersman standing in the rear of the boat. Each team races a distance of 200 meters in an attempt to earn the fastest time. Every team competes in two heats, with the fastest teams competing a third time in the championship round. Thirty-seven teams signed up to show their support and vie for the coveted Dragon Boat Trophy and the title of fastest team of the year. This year, the accolade of best team went

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to Nuclear Propulsion, with Nuclear Fuel Services. Year after year, the teams get faster and more experienced, as many teams start training weeks before the event. The friendly competition is a unique way to raise money for the Mountain States Foundation and a healthy, exciting activity as well. For more information on the foundation and the Dragon Boat Festival, call Mountain States Foundation at 423.302.3131.

Dreamboat Photography by: Lynda Fontaine | Story by: Lynda Fontaine

Patty Bolton, Robbie Britton, and Eorgan Thomas

SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY | Winged Deer Park

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Casey Holtsclaw Hensley, Sissy Eversole, Tammy Marain, and Patty Bolton (volunteers)

SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Downtown Kingsport

*DIBNKJMO .FOJ=@MA@NO Downtown Kingsport was once again filled with thousands of people on September 22, celebrating the beginning of the autumn season and the Tri-Cities strong German heritage with Kingsport Oktoberfest. This year’s festival was expanded to include a Craft Bier Garden and Beer University. The 2012 Smith Brothers Harley Craft Bier Garden Brews consisted of breweries from Tennessee North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Each brewer presented a wide variety of unique award-winning beers, giving attendees an excellent experience by tasting beers that are not found anywhere else. The event also brought neighboring brewers together for the first time. The Beer University provided the opportunity to learn about all aspects of beer, including the process of making beer. The “Growing to Glass” educational opportunity of Beer University brought an appreciation aspect to craft breweries. Rare and specialty casks were present throughout the day. Infusers made unique brews onsite, from a Coffee Porter to a Jalapeño Lager. Oktoberfest began with a 1m Kids Mud Run followed by a 5k Mud, Sweat, and Cheers Run/Warriors Run. Festivities throughout the day included; a craft artisan market, “Das Kids Zone”, KLA Cornhole tournament, pretzel toss, Little City Roller Girls mini match, barrel race, Wiener dog race brat trot, Bavarian brat eating contest, Black Forest Brew Mr. and Ms. Oktoberfest contest, UT vs. Akron college football viewing area, Yuengling stein competition, music, and much more. Magnificent musical entertainment provided by Mountain Top Polka Band, We Killed Vegas, The Katts, Shake Ragg, Beth Snapp, If Birds Could Fly, Twang Bangers, and others filled the atmosphere with cultural explosions. The Twang Bangers, the headliner band, brought some real-life Americana to the festival. The festival was offered fun and excitement for the entire family. Kingsport Oktoberfest was rated as a ‘Top 50 Festivals” in the southeast Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine and is the largest Oktoberfest in Tennessee. German heritage plays a prominent role in the Appalachian Mountains. The Kingsport Oktoberfest embraces and celebrates the German heritage with the festival. The Kingsport Oktoberfest derived from a 16-18 day Oktoberfest festival held each year in Munich, Germany. The first Oktoberfest held in Germany was in September 1810 as a marriage celebration of Prince Ludwig’s marriage. For more information, visit www.kingsportoktoberfest.com. Photography by: Brian Hullette, Shelley Parham, and Lynda Fontaine

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SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY | Hands On! Regional Museum

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The inside of Hands On! was buzzing as well!

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Parents and kids made their way to downtown Johnson City on Friday, September 7 to celebrate 25 years of fun and learning at the Hands On! Regional Museum’s Birthday Bash. This free event included Touch-a-Truck in the street with lots of great trucks to touch and climb on, the explosive Mentos® geyser demonstration, make your own 25th Birthday tie-dye t-shirt, tattoos, art activities with the Johnson City Area Arts Council, science programs inside the museum, birthday cake donated by Food City, discounts in Kristine and Nicholas Carter

the gift shop, and giveaways! Also, to celebrate 25 years, Hands On! is offering a 25%

Tina & Austin Blizzard, and Judy & Kyleigh Christensen

discount on all family memberships! What a present to the children of the Tri-Cities! Hands On! Regional Museum opened in downtown Johnson City in September of 1987 and has delighted over 1.6 million visitors over the last twenty-five years. Interactive and educational exhibits and programs in the sciences, arts, and humanities encourage a love of life-long learning for all ages. Jackson Gillis

For more information, please contact

Patrick Schilling

423.434.HAND or visit the museum’s website at www.handsonmuseum.org. Photography by: Kirsten Hall | Story by: Kirsten Hall

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Aramark Food Services

The owners of VENUE at the King Centre held a special Johnson City Chamber After Hours in honor of Dr. Brian Noland and his wife, Donna, recently at the Downtown Johnson City Facility. “We are truly excited about the future of our Downtown region,” says Travis Woodall, Co-Owner of VENUE and Positive Approach Events. “There is a spirit of revitalization in our district and both President and Mrs. Noland are huge proponents of the revitalization movement in downtown.”

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Brandi & Travis Woodall, and Dr. Brian Noland

The After Hours event was held on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 5:30pm until 7:00pm and hosted over 100 members of the Johnson City Chamber. The event was produced by Positive Approach Events and sponsored by Aramark Catering, One Stop Wines and Liquors, Holston Distributing, and On the Rocks Bartenders. A variety of door prizes were donated including a holiday party giveaway from VENUE, bartending services from On the Rocks Bartenders, cleaning services from Sparkle Pros, gift certificates from Aramark Catering, and tickets to the Taste of Johnson City by the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce.

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Ron Grange and Todd Remington

VENUE is a 10,000 square feet special events facility located on the second floor of the Historic King Centre at 300 E. Main Street in Downtown Johnson City, Tennessee. For more information, visit www. positiveapproachgroup.com. Photography by: Brian Hullette | Story Submitted

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Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway

Thousands of fans, bright lights, shiny cars, and roaring engines filled the Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 25 for the Irwin Tools Night Race, NASCAR Sprint Cup Event. Fans, drivers, owners, sponsors, and crews look forward to the night race at BMS all season long. Bristol’s revamped surface led the way to an exciting night of racing with 13 cautions filled with heightened emotions at the half-mile oval. Lap 332 of the 500-lap race was what many fans may call the most intense lap of the night. Matt Kenseth was leading with Tony Stewart on the outside, after multiple bumps and scrapes, turn 4 gave way to contact that sent the two cars across the start-finish line sideways, taking Stewart out of the race for 25 laps. Stewart was, to say the least, upset, hurling his helmet right into the nose of Kenseth’s number 17 Ford. The race was on for the second wild card spot in NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup. Kasey Kahne has held the number 1 wild card spot with his two wins, but the number 2 spot is up for grabs. Kyle Busch holds the number 2 spot, but that can change with one victory with the next six contenders behind Kahne having 1 victory. Jeff Gordon follows Busch by only 16 points while Ryan Newman is hot on Gordon’s trail with 19 points. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. clinched his first second consecutive spot in the top 10 in the Chase. Carl Edwards took a chance staying out on the track during a caution with 86 laps to go. Against the advice of this crew, Edwards, leading the race, lost the gamble and ran out of fuel with only a few laps left. Not only did Edwards blow his chance at for the win, he lost the chance of finishing in the top 15. Edwards finished the race in the 22nd position. Denny Hamlin, however, did what he had to do to take the win in Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Carl Edwards was behind the leader, Jimmie Johnson, as Hamlin was fighting to take the second spot away from Edwards. After a well-fought fight,

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Hamlin passed Edwards on lap 462. As Edwards begin to fade back into the pack, Hamlin pulled away and took the lead from Jimmie Johnson by 1.103 seconds. The win was Hamlin’s third of the season. Rounding out the top five were Jeff Gordon for third, followed by Brian Vickers and Marcos Ambrose. For more information on Bristol Motor Speedway, visit www. bristolmotorspeedway.com. Thompson Metal Services Inc. Eddie Stout and Linda Thompson Photography by: Mickey Baker, and TJ Furchess

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SEEN IN BRISTOL | Downtown Bristol

Food City Family Race Night

August 23 marked Food Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25th Anniversary hosting the Food City Family Race Night. Thousands of race enthusiasts looking for their favorite racecar driver headed to State Street in downtown Bristol. The event included everything from racecar drivers and souvenirs, to Miss Food City, Ginny Cole and magnificent entertainment. The exciting event raised funds for Abuse Alternatives and Healing Hands Center of Bristol as well as set the tone for the race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. During the 25 years of the Food City Family Race Night, over $500,000 was raised for charities. Drivers such as Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, Drew Blickensderfer, Ron Hornaday, David Ragan, Johanna Long, Scott Speed, Jeremy Clements, Morgan Shepherd, Eric McClure, Caleb Holman, Jake Crum, Jason Bowles, Chad Greenfield, and Ross Chastain were available for autographs, events, and pictures. The opening ceremony honored Team Owner Richard Childress as well as presented checks to the awesome charities. Checks were given to Richard Petty for Paralyzed Veterans of America, Ryan Reed for Juvenile Diabetes, and David Ragan for Feeding America. Live entertainment enjoyed during the entire event included Cody Shuler & the Pine Mountain Railroad, Shake Ragg, Cadillac Blue, Tony Justice, Jessica Nixon, Katelyn Baker, Music Memories, Under the Table, and Thomas Tyler and the Nightshades. The headliner, a Mayfield Dairy sponsored concert, featured country music star and former American Idol finalist, Josh Gracin. Special guests appearances were made by Hermie Sadler, John Earnhardt, Gary Potter, Paul Lewis, Delmar Spence, Brownie King, Zeke Shell, Chad Finchum, Matthew Eades, Jenna Wagner, Steve Wright, Brandon Morris, Harold Crook, Mike Leake, Ryan Stiltner, Kevin Wolfe, DeWayne Mullins, Brandon Rogers, Mark Evans, Owen Lowe, Greg Smiley Fields, Dillon Hodge, Chad Harris, Kaleb Pressley, Sam Bass, Todd Bodine, David McGhee, Trevor Bayne, Joe Tennis, David Browning, the Bud Girls, the Hooter Girls of Johnson City, Master of Ceremonies Larry McReynolds, and many more. Other attractions included souvenir booths, the Food City Big Cart, food vendors, and many other fun events for the entire family. For more information, visit www.foodcity.com. Photography by: Angela Striligas | Story by: Rita Dykes

SEEN IN BLOUNTVILLE | Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank After Hours

2nd Harvest Staff and Board Members

Go Orange for Hunger was the theme of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee Business After Hours on September 6 to kick off Hunger Action Month activities. The event was held at the Food Bank’s future home location at 1027 Jericho Drive. Food Bank Executive Director, Rhonda Chafin welcomed everyone to the event and announced the Food Bank’s plans to make the move to the facility sometime during 2013. Second Harvest Board members attending included Shelley Huber, Century Link; Rick Van Hoever, Citi; and Robert Sinko, Eastman Chemical. Kingsport Mayor Dennis Phillips and Miles Burdine, President and CEO of the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, welcomed everyone to the Food Bank event on behalf of the City of Kingsport and the Chamber. Members from the Johnson City and Bristol Chambers also attended the event. Ms. Chafin stated, “The Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that serves the region. We appreciate all the Chambers of Commerce for their support. Our membership with the chambers really helps us promote hunger awareness in the region through so many valuable networking opportunities and more. We could not do it without you.”

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Guests enjoyed food by Cocula Mexican Restaurant, Long Horn Steakhouse, Perkins Family Restaurant, Rush Street Grill, Sam’s Club, Stir Fry Café and beverages by Cherokee Distributing and Corey Ipolito Winery. Guests also enjoyed musical entertainment provided by Nashville recording artist Austin Moody. Three companies presented donations to help feed the hungry in Northeast Tennessee. Appalachian Electric Power donated $25,000; NN, Inc. donated $20,000; and Citi donated $10,000. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee has been involved in alleviating hunger in the region for twenty-five years and serves the needy by securing and distributing food to over two hundred nonprofit- and faith-based organizations in the eight-county region. For more information, visit www.netfoodbank.org.

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Friends In Need opened its doors in 1995 when community leaders identified the need for healthcare services for the medically and dentally underserved adults living and working in the greater Kingsport area. Since the clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s humble beginnings, the organization has grown from 500 patient visits in 1995 to over 7,600 in 2011. In its 17-year history, the clinic has provided over 84,000 patient visits. Sixty-five percent or 54,600 of the visits have been provided by volunteer health care professionals. Friends In Need serves the working uninsured in Sullivan and Hawkins counties of Tennessee and Scott County Virginia. The 2010 census data records that approximately 16% of the population of these three counties falls into this segment of society and those numbers are rapidly growing. So, out of a need of over 37,000 people, Friends In Need currently has a patient base of 1,196 patients who receive primary medical and dental care through the clinic. Friends In Need provides onsite primary care and dental care through a wide array of volunteer health care professionals as well as referrals to other volunteer physicians and professionals who provide specialized care in their offices. Services provided at Friends In Need are by appointment only and are limited to the following Primary Health Care, Acute Illness, Limited Chronic Care, Physical Exams, Limited Immunizations, Limited Gynecological Care, Minor Surgery, General Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Services. Patients pay on a sliding-fee scale based on each patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income and family size. All patients are actively engaged in contributing to their healthcare payment. While Friends In Need is a United Way Agency, the major source of support comes from private donations and foundations, churches, and civic organizations. Other funding is also provided by limited grants through the State of Tennessee and private institutions. For the past several years, Friends In Need has seen the cost of providing services to patients to continue to rise. In efforts to thwart these costs and continue providing services, the clinic applied for and received a $300,000 Matching Grant through BlueCross BlueShieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nonprofit wing, the Tennessee Health Foundation. This grant is unique due to the fact that for every dollar Friends In Need raises up to $300,000, the foundation will match dollar for dollar. The effort is actually worth $600,000 to the clinic, and helps to enable the clinic to continue providing services for the next three years. In August, an event was held at the Medical Clinic on Stone Drive in Kingsport announcing this grant and kicking off the campaign for matching funds. To date, several institutions and individuals in the community have joined us by contributing funds to this grant including The United Way of Greater Kingsport, The Sullivan South Community Chest, Eastman, Eastman Credit Union and Dr. Dwight Debow. If you would like to contribute to this campaign, please visit the website at www.friendsinneed.org , mail to 1105 West Stone Drive Kingsport, TN 37660, or stop by either the Medical or Dental Clinics.

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SEEN IN BRISTOL | Bristol Country Club

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Agape Golf Tournament

Volunteers Carolyn Grubb, Karen & Kaitlyn Rhymer, and Linda Lahr with one of the golf teams

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It was a win-win situationâ&#x20AC;Ś a worthy cause raised some much-needed funds while area golfers were able to enjoy the sunshine and partake in a little tee time to boot. That is exactly what took place at the Agape Mission 1st Annual Golf Tournament

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August 27 at the Bristol Country Club. Money raised by the tournament will go toward putting a roof on the Bremen Church in Haiti, providing a place for worship and education in that area. The Bremen Church will be the mother church for all the surrounding villages. By completing this building, doors will open for new grant possibilities to assist not only with the free Christian school, but for a future medical clinic. Golfers enjoyed breakfast by Dunkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Donuts in Abingdon, as well as lunch donated by Subway owner Mickey Baker of Bristol, Tenn. The participants enjoyed the sport while also having

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The 1st Annual Break Away 5K was held on Saturday, August 25 in Gate City, Virginia. Over 80 registered runners/walkers participated in the event, many wearing purple in support of Domestic Violence. This annual event was organized by Hope House of Scott County, Inc. in an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. All money raised will go to support the daily activities of Hope House of Scott County. Hope House of Scott County, Inc. provides a multitude of services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness in Scott, Lee, Wise, Dickenson, Russell, and Buchanan counties and the City of Norton. Once their goals are set, Hope House helps evaluate their exact needs and guides them as to how and where they may apply for resources such as; education completion, assistance with seeking employment, child care, independent housing, medical care, and when needed, they are referred to a state-oriented agency for advice and help with their legal matters. All residents are offered counseling and made aware of the location of area churches reflecting their faith for additional support. During their stay at the shelter they can concentrate on their future and not worry about most living expenses such as rent, utilities, food etc. These immediate needs are graciously met through our loyal donors. Operational costs are massive as each year more and more women and children become aware of the help available to them through Hope House, and make the choice to no longer live in the fear and pain they had become accustomed to. Toll Free 24-Hour Hotline: 1-888-250 HEAL (4325) TTY: 276.386.1373 Outreach Office: 276.386.1373

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SEEN IN ABINGDON | Downtown Abingdon

First Thursdays in Abingdon

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Candace Sykes and Callie Hietala

Nathanial Pellman, Leroy Scott Pellman, and Cory Scott

Abingdon, Virginia is rich in art and culture and now a brand-new event hosted by Abingdon’s art organizations is adding another fun and entertaining way to enjoy the town. “First Thursdays” will bring gallery-goers together for one night a month to stroll or trolley to eight different locations around town that are celebrating the opening of a new exhibition or gallery space. Some of the participants this past month included Zazzy’Z Coffee Roasters, Anthony’s Desserts, Wolf Hills Brewing Co., The Gallery @ Barr Photographics, William King Museum, Mallory Fine Art, Secret Garden Gallery and Custom Framing, Arts Depot and House on Main. The merchants offered various refreshments at the gatherings from lemonade, cookies, and brownies to wine and fine chocolates. Participants could drive to each venue or park in the municipal lot starting at 5:00pm and trolley to each exhibit. Not only were guests enchanted with the displays of beautiful art, but were treated to live music from many of the galleries as well. Abingdon is hoping to feature First Thursdays once a month to help showcase local talent and bring residents together while at the same time boosting the local economy. For more information regarding the cultural event, you may access the event Facebook page: www.facebook.com/abingdonfirstthursday.

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Scott MacMorran’s Premier Art Show and the Merle Dickert Portrait Unveiling

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On September 6, more than 150 people came out to the premier art show featuring Scott MacMorran’s “Friends and Family” series at Wm. King Clothiers in Bristol. MacMorran spent 27 years in the banking business, but as retirement was becoming a reality for him, Merle Dickert encouraged him to pursue his artistic talents. A 16-by-20-inch portrait of the former executive director of the Paramount Center for the Arts, Merle Dickert, was unveiled during the art show. Dickert wanted MacMorran to paint a portrait of her, but he did not receive her pictures until after her death. MacMorran painted the incredible portrait from a picture of her onstage, her final time, at the Paramount. Dickert’s portrait will hang in a place of honor in the Paramount

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Theatre. MacMorran’s “Friends and Family” series are beautiful black and white paintings. Attendees at the show were mesmerized by the artistic skills of the untrained artist. MacMorran has only been painting for four years, but has mastered many beautiful creations in such a short period of time. For more information, see Scott MacMorran’s page on Facebook.

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Asbury The Johnson City Chamber of Commerce celebrated the $1.7 million, 6000 square-ft. expansion of Asbury Place on Friday, September 26. This addition brings a therapy gym, dining, laundry, and other services into a much better location for the facility’s 82 residents. Asbury Place is committed to downtown Johnson City and is considering future expansion prospects that could bring even more jobs to the area. Marge Sharrod, Vice President of Operations, said, “The expansion has made the atmosphere much more home-like, which is important for the residents and the staff.” Asbury Place offers skilled nursing and longterm care and is located at 400 N Boone Street in Johnson City. Asbury Place can be reached at 423.975.2000, or visit their website at www.asburyplace.org.

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Zak’s Attic Discount Furniture Outlet The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand-opening celebration for Zak’s Attic Discount Furniture Outlet on August 31. Chamber members and Kingsport officials joined in the excitement with Scott Brown, CEO of Zak’s Fine Furniture, for the grand opening of the Zak’s Attic new location in the Green Acres Shopping Center. Zak’s made significant improvements to the 30,000 square-foot space to provide incredible shopping experiences. Zak’s Attic features manufacturer closeouts, discontinued items, floor model samples, factory-direct volume purchasing and manufacturer overstock items, offering savings of 30 to 60 percent on furniture and mattress sets. Visit Zak’s Attic at 1101 North Eastman Road in Kingsport and online at www.zaksfurniture.com.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Lake Pointe Personalized Gifts

Lake Pointe Personalized Gifts features: Tim Arnold “The Silhouette Man”

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Lake Pointe Personalized Gifts on 1567 N. Eastman Rd Suite 6 in Kingsport, held an event on September 14 and 15, featuring nationally known artist Tim Arnold, “The Silhouette Man.” Tim Arnold is considered America’s best silhouette artist and recommended by the Smithsonian. Tim is famous for his accuracy and exquisite interior detailing. For over thirty years, he has been creating priceless heirlooms. His work hangs in homes all over the world, even in the White House. Cutting freehand with ordinary scissors, in five minutes, Tim magically transforms black paper into timeless profile portraits. This art form has remained unchanged for 300 years. Go to: www.silhouette-man.com and become a Tim Arnold “FAN” on Facebook, www.facebook.com/silhouettesbytimarnold, and see Tim’s tour schedule. In combining nearly thirteen years of embroidery experience with new services of engraving, vinyl, and sublimation, Lake Pointe Gifts is the ultimate one-stop shop of the Tri-Cities. Lake Pointe Personalized Gifts wants to help you “Make It Personal.” Experience the difference with their team guiding you to the perfect gift. Something for everyone, unique items, lines you love and personalization all wrapped up with a bow… all in one stop. Go to www.lakepointegifts.com and find them on Facebook. For questions, email info@lpointe.com, or call 423.765.9138. Photography by: Kelli Rogers | Story by: Kelli Rogers

SEEN IN BLOUNTVILLE | Tri-Cities Golf Club

Second Annual Believing in Home Ownership

Scholarship Golf Tournament

Rob Thomas, Roger Terreberry, Danny Thomas and Jessee Fisher

The Bristol Herald Courier - Micky Davis, Angie Covington, David Crigger and Tom Ellis

Appalachian Community Credit Union- Ronnie Doss, Terry Widner, Glen Hutchins and David Moore

On September 6, the Bristol TN/VA Association of REALTORS® held the Second Annual Believing in Home Ownership Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Tri-Cities Golf Club. The event helped raise funds for student college scholarships that will be given to students across the region. Last year, the event raised $5,000 which supplied ten $500 student scholarships in TN/VA. Local high school seniors were asked to write a 500-word essay on what home ownership means to them. The essay contest applications were mailed to schools in the following counties: Sullivan, Carter and Washington in Tennessee and Lee, Scott, Wise and Washington in Virginia. The application was advertised in the Bristol Homes Magazine as well as the Wise, Lee and Scott Counties Homes Magazine. The application was Blakley Mitchell- Hugh Testerman, Travis Robinson, Mark Wynegar and Brad Stophel

also advertised by the local media. A committee of local judges reviewed and scored the essays. This year’s event raised more than $5,000, which will provide ten more $500 scholarships to the winning students in spring of 2013. More than 16 teams participated this year with approximately 72 people in attendance. Teams that participated in this year’s tournament include; Realty Executives Bristol, Re/Max Results Bristol, Tri-Cities Realty Group, Inc., McClain’s Pest Control, Team Rob Thomas, Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union, Fairway Realty, Kelly Graham/Tony Boyd, Randy Kennedy, Attorney At Law, Team Rebecca Eller, Southwest West Virginia Association of REALTORS®, Sweet Stix Golf, First Bank & Trust, W. Derek Malcolm Attorney At Law, Blakley Mitchell, The Bristol Herald Courier and Moretz Construction.

Moretz Construction - Jay Wright, Don Kimberlin, Albert Moretz and Emmit Burleson

SWVA Association of Realtors - Wayne McCall, Jesse Owens, Glenna Buchanan and Rick Anderson

Realty Executives Team - Bonnie Hill, Debbie Adams, Sandra Loving and Paige Terry

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Tri-Cities Realty Group, Inc. - Jim Arnold, Buddy Brockman, Eric Owens, Jim Warren

McClain’s Pest Control- Mark McClain, Bob McClain, Woody Lyons and Roger Morris

Sweet Stix Golf- John Terry, Terry Adams, Chris Hawthorne and Johnny Carrier

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SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY | The Millennium Centre

Taste of Johnson City The Chamber of Commerce, serving Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County, proudly hosted the 30th Taste of Johnson City on Monday, September 10 at The Millennium Centre. Hundreds came out to celebrate the restaurant and beverage industry with an evening of fine dining. Tom Seaton, Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, commented, ”Our restaurants and distributors provide a unique opportunity to try the latest specialties. Their willingness to participate has made this a signature event for Johnson City.” Participants were encouraged to serve a favorite or specialty item from their menu that they would like to introduce to the community. Twenty-six restaurants and beverage distributors

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Wellington’s at the Carnegie

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Aramark

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Bonefish Grill

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One 12 Downtown

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Blackthorn Grill at The Ridges

Jason’s Deli

Gary Mabry, Morgan and Linda King

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Marble Slab Creamery

Sarah Rowan, Dr. Brian Noland, Nansee Williams, and Lucinda Grandy

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SEEN IN BRISTOL | State Street

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

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State Street, located in the heart of beautiful, historical downtown Bristol, was filled with more than 50,000 music enthusiasts from across the globe during the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. The musical extravaganza took place September 14 – 16 with magnificent musicians performing throughout State Street. The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion showcased 150 artists during its three-day event. Headliner performers for this year’s event were; Robert Earl Keen, City and Colour, Sam Bush Band, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dr. Dog, Delta Spirit, Pam Tillis, Billy Joe Shaver, Steep Canyon Rangers, The SteelDrivers, Tift Merritt, Carrie Rodriguez, Dale Wilson, and Jim Lauderdale. Bristol, the birthplace of country music, came alive with performances on five outdoor stages and 16 indoor stages with Americana, country, bluegrass, old-time, Piedmont Blues, Celtic and progressive Appalachian music. Stages lined the 400 – 800 blocks of State Street with indoor stages located at the historic Paramount Theatre, Theatre Bristol, the former Cameo Theatre, and most of the downtown eateries. A dance tent and a children’s stage were also a large part of the festivities. In 1927 on State Street, talent scout Ralph Peer made the very first country music recording with The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, and Ernest Stoneman. These recordings are known as The Bristol Sessions, and are internationally known as the “Big Bang” of country music. Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping Bristol’s musical heritage alive. The organization also works closely with several other local nonprofits on projects year-round in support of Bristol’s Downtown and music tourism. For more information, visit www.bristolrhythm.com. Photography by: Mikey Baker

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SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY | Johnson City Country Club

Dawn of Hope Golf Tournament

Lee Chase and Lisa Stellick

Frank McCarver, Phil Street, Joe Miller, and George Imes

Dwayne Morgan, Les Musick, Rick Bishop, and Dale Hammitt

Ron Crumley, Steve Sonneberger, Chris Vaughn, and Rob Sampson

The teams were up, out, and ready to get on the green for a good cause. Spirits were high as eleven teams competed in a golf tournament to raise money for the Dawn of Hope Foundation in Johnson City. The Dawn of Hope is a nonprofit organization providing high-quality, individualized services to enrich the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northeast Tennessee. Competitors had the chance to win various prizes for their golf skills during the tournament as well as partake in a raffle that offered the chance to win such prizes as Titans vs. New England Patriots Club level tickets, a gas grill, a smoker grill, Blue Moon Dinner Theater Tickets, and a stay at the General Morgan Inn, plus a $50.00 voucher. Dawn of Hope Director of Public Relations and Development Lisa Stellick was pleased with the turn out and the beautiful day. Chick-fil-A donated breakfast for the attendees while Gardner Paint and Honey Hot Dogs as well as Outback Steak House provided a donated lunch. Blackburn, Childers & Steagall, PLC and BCS Wealth Management sponsored the 25th Anniversary Dawn of Hope Golf Classic, which was dedicated this year in memory of Tim Jones, a well-respected advocate for the Dawn of Hope cause. For more information regarding the tournament and how you may participate next year or donate to the cause, you may contact Lisa Stellick at 423.722.1689. Photography by: Lynda Fontaine

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SEEN IN JONESBOROUGH | The Blackthorn Club at The Ridges

The Second Harvest’s The Farmer & The Chef

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The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, local farmers, and chefs joined together for The Farmer & The Chef fundraising event on September 13. The venue for the event was Blackthorn Club at the Ridges in Jonesborough. The event was a farm-to-table concept loved by chefs and attendees. Many chefs and consumers are purchasing fresh, organic, and hormone-free food from local farmers and stores that specialize in local farm-raised products. Everyone enjoyed the fresh, farm-raised produce and meat prepared by chefs. Fresh food and award-winning chefs were an absolute perfect combination for a delicious meal. Featured farmers included; Jeff and Jolene Stratton, Chapo’s Chile Patch in Jonesborough, Gabe and Charity Hinkley, The Good Fork Farm in Fall Branch, Laura Fitzgerald, Lil’ Sprouts in Gray, Lori Love, Grains in Kingsport, Dale Myers, R & D Farms in Bristol, Brent, Jeri and Cheyenne Cox, Shiny C Farms in Fall Branch, John & Andrea Woodworth, Ziegenwald Dairy in Gate City, and Steve and Fran Scott, Scott’s Blueberries in Unicoi. Featured chefs for the event were; Executive Chef James J. Allen, Blackthorn Grille at the Ridges in Jonesborough, Chef Mickey Rhoton, Yong Asian House in Gray, Chef Michelle Rueter, Earth Fare in Johnson City, Chef Brian Higgs, Bonnie Kate Café in Elizabethton, and Executive Chef Larry Barbeau, World Class Catering.

All proceeds from the event go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee provides food to hungry children, seniors living on a fixed income, individuals, and families in need through Food Bank agencies. Serving Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties, the food bank covers nearly 3000 square miles with a population of 475,000. Second Harvest Food Bank has led the effort to end hunger for 25 years. For more information, visit www.netfoodbank.org.

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SEEN IN ABINGDON | Heartwood

Celebrating Living Better, Locally - the Farm to Fork Gala benefitting Appalachian Sustainable Development “I know that fresh vegetables are more healthy and I like them better, really. They’re just so expensive at the store.” “When I return from dialysis, the EarthBox is a bright spot on my small porch. I am enjoying watching my veggies growing.” Applachian Sustainable Development Board

“We would have really struggled getting our little farmers market off the ground without the support of AFMA and ASD.” As she walked out the food pantry door, the grandmother turned to us and said, “I can’t wait to go home and cook this. It’s so nice to have fresh food. I make sure that my grandson has something healthy and that he tries vegetables; he likes them you know.” Poignant quotes like these decorated the tables at the Farm to Fork Gala on Saturday September 8, 2012 to help over 200

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people understand that, while they gathered to celebrate living better, locally with Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD), the proceeds would help others live better lives. Heartwood, Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway in Abingdon, VA was the perfect venue with its barn-like structure showcasing artisans and music from the region. Attendees enjoyed music by the Corklickers and local beer, wine, and dinner by Heartwood’s Chef Barry Boothe, Southeast Culinary, Hospitality College’s Chef Jassen Campbell and Charleston, South Carolina’s Anson Restaurant’s Chef Jeremy Holst using local ingredients from area farms. ASD’s executive director Kathlyn Terry said, “It’s so wonderful to see folks from all walks of life… farmers, artists, musicians, bankers, doctors, educators, students, and chefs, partnering to support efforts to improve the lives of people in this region.” Heartwood Artisan D.R. Mullins said, “It was a great event, a lot of good things will come of this. I really enjoyed it.” Proceeds from this great event will benefit people throughout southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee. To learn more about ASD’s programs, go to www.asdevelop.org. Photography by: Brian Hullette and Mickey Baker |

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Andrea Rocchio and Christina Airado

Reba Lawson and Lois Clarke

Reedy Creek Vineyards

Diana Blackburn and Todd Christensen

Jeremy Holst and Zack Place

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Renaissance Center

Kingsport Theatre Guild

65th Anniversary

It was a night to remember, an evening of friends, food, and festivity including music and live theatre performances from beloved shows. The Kingsport Theatre Guild celebrated their 65th anniversary with a wellrehearsed night of performances for patrons to enjoy while sipping beverages of their choice and treating themselves to an array of delectable hors d’oeuvres from Troutdale Restaurant. KTG, as Kingsport Theatre Guild is lovingly referred to, has been in production for 65 continuous years since it was founded in 1947 and has proudly served Kingsport as its one and only community theatre.

Mary Shull and Laura Jane Yantz

Alice Pitchie and Debbie Waggoner

The event sponsored by Eastman, Eastman Credit Union, Pal’s, Kingsport Times News, The Tennessee Arts Commission and The City of Kingsport was held at the Kingsport Renaissance Center September 15th with hopes of starting a new tradition with the bash as a fun way to bring attention to the season ahead and to raise funds for the guild at the same time. This season’s lineup includes “Nightfall With Edgar Allan Poe”, “The Neverending Story”, “Holiday Concert and Variety Show”, “Pinkalicious”, and “Tuesdays With Morrie”. Brooks Pitchie, Christie Vance, and David Woodmansee

For more information regarding how you can get

Actors of Kingsport Theatre Guild

involved with KTG or to access the schedule, you may call 423.392.8427, or visit their website at www.Kingsporttheatre.org. Photography by: Lynda Fontaine | Story by: Lynda Fontaine

Eric Hyche and daughter, Lydia Hyche

Angie Hyche and Debbie Stover

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Jeff and Rhonda Smith

Heather and Henry Harrell

Kate Lukash and Emily Enscore

Monika Hunter and Pam Ward

Tracy White and Rachel Lawson

SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Renaissance Center

SAVE THE DATE! November 10th 6:30 p.m.

Kay Newell and Scott and Bonnie Macdonald

Lauren Barrett and Michiel Balado

'LDPRQGV DUH )RUHYHU Save the date for DKA’s Diamonds are Forever event on Saturday, November 10th at BANQ in Downtown Kingsport.

Steve and Claire Addlestone

Robert McCrary and Jessica Hauldren

Dawn Strobel and Madison Moncier

We are hosting a night of fun, including a silent and live auction, musical entertainment by Benny Wilson, and downtown restaurants bringing you the Taste of Downtown! Get your “James Bond” on, dance the night away, and “get shaken, not stirred” at the martini bar. Tickets are $75 (or $100/couple) and will be available for purchase at the DKA or by calling 246-6550.

We will see you on November 10th! Linda Reece

Melissa and Peter Hartman

SEEN IN GRAY | Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum Gala On September 14, 2012, ETSU & General Shale Brick Natural History Museum & Visitor Center at Gray Fossil Site hosted a gala event celebrating the museum’s fifth anniversary and providing a sneak peak of the new exhibit, Hatching the Past, which opens September 22. Over 250 guests enjoyed behind-the-scenes access to the fossil site, fossil preparation laboratory, and museum collections range. Paleontologists and staff were on hand to answer questions and guide visitors through the process of excavating, carefully reconstructing, and preserving the 4.5-7 million-year-old fossils found at the site.

William Knight and Sarah Dees

Major sponsors of the event included VIPSEEN Magazine, Shell Media, T.C. Lewis & Co. Properties, Holston Distributing, The Fresh Market, and Food City. Museum director, Dr. Blaine Schubert, spoke about the museum’s exciting plans for the next five years, and ETSU president, Dr. Brian Noland, spoke about the museum’s role in inspiring future scientists. The museum’s new membership and donor recognition programs were unveiled and a call to action was issued for anyone wishing to join the museum’s first advisory board which is currently accepting nominations.

Tracey Oliver and Summer Moody

Dr. Steven Wallace and Rachel Short

Following the remarks, visitors explored Hatching the Past, a traveling exhibit on display through May 2013 in the museum’s Scott M. Niswonger Temporary Exhibit Hall. The exhibit features a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests, and family life. Hatching the Past blends art and science with an astounding array of dinosaur eggs and nests collected from all over the globe, including those of each major plant and meat-eating dinosaur group. A captivating experience for all ages, Hatching the Past invites visitors to touch real dinosaur bones and reconstructed nests, dig for eggs, experience hands-on exploration stations and view video presentations featuring well-known dinosaur experts. Each section includes lifelike models of eggs and baby dinosaurs, colorful illustrations of dinosaur family life, and stunning photographs of some of the world’s most renowned dinosaur hunters and their discoveries.

Bette and Jerry Mullersman

Ceclia McIntosh, Dr. Brian & Donna Noland, and Dr. Rebecca Pyles

“We are thrilled that so many people turned out to help us celebrate our fifth anniversary and to be able to offer [Hatching] at the museum this year,” said Dr. Blaine Schubert. “People are really getting excited about the museum and I believe that this exhibit has something to please visitors of all ages.” For more information, visit: www.etsu.edu/naturalhistorymuseum. Photography by: Holly McBride

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SEEN IN GRAY | Natural History Museum

April Season Nye, Kat Jenning, and Elizabeth Jennings

Michael Largent and Laura Valentine

Scott Clark, Valentina Gonzalez, Ginger Keller-Furguson, Ellen Myatt, and Christian Schmid

Dr. Brian Noland

Andrea Campbell and Dr. Jerry Nave

Christian Schmid and Tisha Harrison

Jody Bussiere, Caroline Bussiere, and Betty Procter

Henry Antkiewicz

Dale Ledford and Jeremy Stout

Georgia Hodge and James McBride

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