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Heart attack

treatment starts here If you experience symptoms you think might be a heart attack, every second counts – and you could lose precious time driving yourself or riding in a car to the hospital. But through the Level One Heart Attack Network, we’ve helped equip emergency medical services with the tools to assess your condition and alert the emergency room. Our award-winning emergency and cardiac teams spring into action to swiftly restore blood flow, saving heart muscle and saving your life.

Survive – don’t drive.

Call 911 at the first sign of a heart attack. Receiving hospitals earn Gold recognition for achieving 85% or higher composite adherence to all Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center quality achievement indicators for consecutive 24-month intervals and 75% or higher compliance on all Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center quality measures to improve the quality of care for STEMI patients.

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Letter from the Publisher

FOUNDER/PUBLISHER Angela J. Baker angela@vipseenmag.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Angelica Ares angelica_a@vipseenmag.com

She Says ...

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Felicia Conners felicia@vipseenmag.com VIPSEEN LIVE! Whitney Carr whitney@vipseenmag.com Morgan King morgan@vipseenmag.com ACCOUNT MANAGERS Lark Adams 423.612.3583 lark@vipseenmag.com April Barnes 423.646.4626 april@vipseenmag.com Ashleigh Jackson 423.360.4338 ashleigh@vipseenmag.com Jacqueline Joseph 423.367.6785 jacqueline@vipseenmag.com COPY EDITOR Lucy Honeychurch SOCIAL MEDIA Jon Lester CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lark Adams Liz Bushong Crystal Dawn Carter Linda Coffey Lucy Honeychurch Ashleigh Jackson Sherri Jessee Beth Street PHOTOGRAPHY Liz Bushong Crystal Dawn Carter Linda Coffey Ashleigh Jackson Nathan Mays Heath Owens

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is hard to believe that we are already four months into 2017! The winter that we just left behind us was a mild one compared to years past and even February, which was brutal last year and the year before, was warmer than usual. It is nice, however, to see the trees and flowers that are beginning to bloom since these blossoms will eventually give way to the green leaves that make our region so deeply beautiful in the summer months. Springtime, more so than any other season, often brings our attention to our homes as we begin to think of projects we want to get done before the summer. Landscaping makeovers, renovations, deep cleaning and, in some cases, a complete move all together are just a few of the things that people get busy with in the early months of spring. Inside this issue we touch on the housing upgrades and home changes that so often accompany the move to warmer weather. April is also a reminder of new beginnings or rebirth since it is often the month in which we celebrate Easter. It has a more personal meaning to me, though, because twenty years ago, in April, I welcomed my precious first-born into the world. This year on her birthday, we will also be celebrating Easter‌the resurrection of Christ. Both of these things are very meaningful events our family will be celebrating on the 16th. I hope that you and your families have a lot to celebrate this season as well! Every single day is a gift to be thankful for. All of us at VIPSEEN wish you a Happy Easter! We look forward to seeing your smiling faces soon at upcoming regional events. Also, check out Whitney and Morgan live on the VIPSEEN Live! Facebook page or look for them at an event near you and be sure to say Hi!

Angela Baker, angela@vipseenmag.com

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ON THE COVER

Eastman executives fly TRI. Melinda Miller Wayne Carroll (sitting) David Golden

PHOTO BY

Mickey J. Baker


April Contents

FEATURES 9

56

SPECIAL FEATURE

29 SPECIAL FEATURE THE OLDE FARM EXPERIENCE

HOME & GARDEN AND REAL ESTATE

34 COVER PROFILE TRI-CITIES REGIONAL AIRPORT

DEPARTMENTS 7

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

50 VIP BEAUTY

BEAUTIFUL NUDE MAKEUP

60 SERVE IT UP SASSY

A TASTE OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY!

68 WIT BIT

THE PROBLEM WITH ADULTHOOD

EVENTS 13 16 25 28 33 33 40 41 47 48 52 53 54 55 56 58 62 64 66 69 70 72

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Horizon Credit Union Ribbon Cutting at North Eastman Road Branch Johnson City Area Home Builders Association Home Show John M. Gregory Serving Orphans Worldwide Luncheon My Little Valentine Daddy/Daughter Dance Kingsport Regional Legislative Breakfast Advanced Financial 24/7 Ribbon Cutting 2017 Bourbon Bash benefiting Girls & Boys Club of Greater Kingsport Rack by the Tracks Decade Anniversary Press Conference Night to Shine Sponsored by Tebow Foundation Red Shoe Gala Lips & Sips Moulin Rouge Valentine’s Day Celebration 1st Annual Bays Mountain Duathlon H.O.P.E. Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser The 2017 American Advertising Awards of Northeast Tennessee 2nd Annual Jonesborough Chocolate Fest The Sweetheart Ball Cocktails & Cute Handbags Simple Elegance Bridal Show Night Owl Circus Arts Grand Opening A Birthday Partu 100 Years in the Making! Fine Art Series - Painting the Body Canvas www.vipseenmag.com | april 2017

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Calendar of Events / APRIL 2017 APRIL 1 Restore Your Sole 5K 8am – 11pm The Virginia Creeper Trail 335 Cummings Street SW Abingdon, VA 24210 www.bristolmission.org

Sullins 50th Anniversary Gala 6pm Southwest Higher Education Center One Partnership Circle Abingdon, VA 24210 423-341-8305 rpowers@sullinsacademy.org

Head 2 Toe Women’s EXPO 10am – 4pm Kingsport Civic Auditorium 1550 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, TN 37660 423-398-3005 http://www.emmanuelproductions.org

2017 Tri-cities Autism Conference 8am -3pm Munsey memorial United Methodist Church 201 East Market Street Johnson City, TN 37601 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017tri-cities-autism-conferencetickets-29595968338

APRIL 8 Easter Eggstravaganza9am- 12:30pm YWCA 106 State Street Bristol, TN 423-968-9444

APRIL 23 Food City 500 Spring Race Bristol Motor Speedway 151 Speedway Blvd. Bristol, TN 866-415-4158 www.BristolMotorSpeedway.com

APRIL 4 Stress Management & Resiliency Training 9am – 12pm Millennium Centre 2001 Millennium Place Johnson City, TN 37604 The Beach Boys LIVE Freedom Hall 1320 Pactolas Road Johnson City, TN 37604 423-434-6237 APRIL 6 Business After Hours sponsored by Bowman Jewelers 5:30pm – 7pm 2111 North Roan Street Johnson City, TN 423-461-8004 hill@johnsoncitytnchamber.com Centennial Art Contest 5pm – 8pm Cindy Saadeh Fine Art 128 East Market Street Kingsport, TN 37660 423-245-2800 csfa2010@gmail.com Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours for Bella Donna Beauty & Boutique 5:30pm – 7pm 3211 Peoples Street Johnson City, TN 423-461-8004 hill@johnsoncitytnchamber.com APRIL 7 Keep Kingsport Beautiful HamlettDobson Tree Fund Spring Ceremony 12pm – 1pm Greenbelt Expansion Rotherwood Pedestrian Bridge Kingsport, TN 423-392-8814 rcleary@kingsportchamber.org

Bristol Half & Half Marathon (Run/ Walk) Benefiting: American Cancer Society 7:55am Virginia High School 1200 Long Crescent Drive Bristol, VA www.bristolhalfnhalf.com APRIL 17 Relay for Life ELT Committee Meeting 5:30pm Studio Brew 221 Moore Street Johnson City, TN 423-360-3258 www.RelayForLife.org APRIL 21 Cocktails: A Red Carpet Affair 7pm – 11pm Junior League of Johnson City 403 Princeton Road #8 Johnson City, TN 37601 423-375-9174 www.juniorleagueofjc.ocom APRIL 22 Energy and Rejuvenation: “Spring Cleaning” for the Body, Mind & Spirit 12:30pm Wellness Yoga of Bristol 39 Piedmont Avenue Bristol, VA 276-644-3086 Symphony of the Mountains Gala Meadowview Convention Center - The Cattails Ballroom 1901 Meadowview Parkway Kingsport, TN 37660 423-392-8423 www.symphonyofthemountains.org Friends Buddy Run 5k & Family Walk with Special Needs Dash 10am – 12pm East Tennessee State University 1276 Gilbreath Drive Johnson City, TN 865-898-7828 mistyadams2@gmail.com http://www.dsfriends.net

APRIL 24 Second Harvest Food Bank 24th Annual Golf Classic Sponsored by Bill Gatton 12pm – 6pm The Blackthorn Club 151 Ridges Club Drive Jonesborough, TN 37659 423-279-0430 development@netfoodbank.org http://netfoodbank.org/ APRIL 25 BUNCO Rolling for Readers Party & Dinner Benefiting: Sullivan County Imagination Library 6pm – 9pm First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 100 West Church Circle Kingsport, TN 37660 sullivancoimaginationlibrary@gmail.com www.scimsginstionlibrary.org

APRIL 26 Woman-Owned Wednesday (WOW) 11:30am – 1pm Eastman Toy F. Reid Center 400 South Wilcox Drive Kingsport, TN 37660 423-392-8811 http://kosbe.org/events APRIL 28-29 Drive! 2017 Summit for Driven Women in Business Model City Event Center 201 East Center Street Kingsport, TN 37660 423-247-8840 http://www.drivewomenssummut.com APRIL 29 Virginia Creeper Fest 2017 12pm – 5pm The Virginia Creeper Trail 335 Cummings Street SW Abingdon, VA 24210 http://www.vacreeperfest.com/ Wine, Women & Shoes Benefiting: Wellmont Foundation 2pm – 5pm The Virginian Golf Club 22512 Clubhouse Ridge Bristol, VA 423-230-8592 Vickie.hungate@wellmont.org

APRIL @ BARTER THEATRE Uncanny Valley by Thomas Gibbons A jaunt into the future where Claire, a neuroscientist, forms a relationship over time with Julian, a non-biological human. Explore the painful divide between creator and creation and the inherent unpredictability of consciousness as we redefine what it means to be human in the twenty-first century.

Other Shows in April… Mamma Mia! A Duck Called Ugly A Midsummer Night’s Dream Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Visit www.bartertheatre.com or call 423-628-3991 for show times and to purchase tickets.

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Home& Garden VIPSEEN Special Feature

INTRO BY LUCY HONEYCHURCH

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pring is nearly here! Our clocks sprung forward for Daylight Savings time on March 11 and the first official day of spring was March 20. With a wide array of plants and trees in bloom and Easter fast approaching it is easy to get excited for all of the upcoming activities that mark the departure of winter. Spring-cleaning is a big deal for some; a chore that some revel in satisfactorily accomplishing while others avoid like the plague. Windows will be opened and the sounds of birds will be allowed to once again fill our homes, making humans happy and housecats crazy. Cars will be washed and vacuumed and waxed and the steady hum of lawnmowers will mark the beginning of a long mowing season. Spring signals the change from cold

weather to warm and was once a time to be thankful for surviving a harsh season filled with deadly disease. Our barren landscape will once again turn green; a welcome change to seeing naked topiary for the past five months. Get out as soon as the weather warms up enough and enjoy all that our beautiful region has to offer. Lakes and streams are too cold to swim in still, but boating is an option as is fishing and sunbathing on the shore. A brisk hike, a trip to the park or a leisurely walk in the neighborhood is great ways to soak up the sun’s rays in order to replenish any lost Vitamin D. Pretty soon the weather will be unbearably hot and we will all be cloistered in our homes again so enjoy the mild weather of Spring while it lasts.

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It’s a Place you call HOME and we care more than others.

16 Johnson City Area Home Builders Association Home Show 18 Evergreen

Your Spring Gardening Experts

21 Spring Cleaning

by Lucy Honeychurch

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A MESSAGE FROM

BRIAN HULLETTE

elling or buying a home is a major decision in your life. Finding a professional you can trust is key to making this most personal and exciting experience of your life run smoothly. My goal is to make the home selling or buying process as stressfree for you as possible. Working with buyers and sellers is not only my life, but my passion. I love the challenges that come with working with people, marketing properties, negotiating contracts, and bringing buyers and sellers together. Every seller wants the highest price for their home in the shortest amount of time. The key to making this happen is marketing. Marketing your property for sale is more than just listing it on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and waiting for the phone to ring. While that would be nice, it is usually not reality. In order to get the highest price for your home in the least amount of time you need maximum exposure. Marketing your home in the best way possible generates maximum exposure, which brings the largest number of qualified buyers, which in turn brings the most offers so you can choose which one puts the most money in your pocket. Your home is marketed not only by the internet and the MLS, but also via word of mouth, phone, social media such as Facebook and LinkedIn, Instagram, VIPSEEN, posters, Homes Magazine, discussion at weekly sales meetings, and open houses to other

real estate agents (broker open houses) and buyers (public open houses). One of the most important aspects of marketing your home is feedback and communication. Behind the scenes I will continually be calling agents to request feedback and communicate this back to you so that you know exactly what buyers think about your home. You can ask any lender or title company about me as well, they love me because I get back to their needs within a few minutes. My strong work ethic, professionalism, integrity, responsiveness and enthusiasm save you time, money and headaches. I have a proven history of obtaining results, which guarantees an enjoyable experience from start to close. I hope that through it all you feel comfortable working with me and that I am able to make your life and this step a little easier for you. I hope you will allow me the opportunity to work with you and help make your dreams come true. I’m the Real Estate Agent for You! Not only do I buy and sell homes, I also invest in real estate and flip several houses a year. I know and understand the process and can help guide you through it seemlessly.

Brian Hullette cell 423.817.7500

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Let me take you HOME. My advantage is innovative marketing. By utilizing the most cutting edge technology and resources, I can quickly put your listing in front of thousands of potential buyers. My nexus includes the most popular real estate websites and search engines as well as targeted social media campaigns. Ninety-two percent of all homebuyers find their property online. SERVICES PROVIDED Professional High Resolution Photography Virtual Tours Personalized Weekly Reports

WHY BUY WITH ME?

NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERTISE Community amenities, utilities, zoning and schools are just a few things to consider when deciding which part of town you want to live in. Sometimes figuring out and processing all this information can be overwhelming. Having a knowledgeable agent can ease the process by giving you the information you need and helping you decide which area of town is right for you. CONTRACT KNOWLEDGE There’s a great deal of paperwork involved in the home buying process. Some of it can be a bit confusing, and the mass amounts of it alone can seem daunting. An experienced agent who has dealt with the legal and financial aspects of contracts numerous times can be a real asset. They can explain the documents to you and keep you from blindly signing some contracts that you may not truly understand. NEGOTIATION Much of buying a home is about price. A quality agent understands just how important staying in your price range is. Their negotiation experience can be crucial to you staying in your price range.

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They will work on your behalf to not only get your desired price, but also the best possible terms, repairs and possession date. MORTGAGE/LOAN KNOWLEDGE There are many different financing options when buying a home. A knowledgeable agent will be able to sit down with you and help you decide which financing options are right for you. INSPECTION AND REPAIR KNOWLEDGE Before buying a home, you want to make sure it is properly inspected and that all necessary repairs are made. The right agent will be able to assist you in finding qualified professionals to inspect a property before purchase.

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CUTTING THE RIBBON AT THE NEW HORIZON CREDIT UNION BRANCH ON N. EASTMAN ROAD

Horizon Credit Union

Ribbon Cutting at Crown Point Branch PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEIGH JACKSON AND ANGELICA ARES STORY BY ASHLEIGH JACKSON

There were many smiles as the Board of Directors cut the ribbon for the new Horizon Credit Union Crown Point Branch on Eastman Road in Kingsport, TN. Beverly Boling, President/CEO described this event as a dream come true for Members of Horizon Credit Union. Horizon Credit Union is a small hometown credit union created in 1932 by seven City of Kingsport employees. The credit union expanded their membership in 1999 when they merged in Kingsport Postal and Federal Employees and changed their name to First Kingsport Credit Union. In November of 2014 the credit union completed a merger with AGC Employees Credit Union and re-emerged as Horizon Credit Union. Beverly and her team set themselves apart by providing an environment of personal banking with a “Mayberryesque” feel. Members of the credit union walk in and are known by name, asked about their family members including their fur-babies and treated as more than a customer needed to do some banking, they are treated like Member Owners because their Members do OWN Horizon Credit Union! On February 24th, 2017 Horizon Credit Union also celebrated 85 years of business. Mark Drinnon, Chief Operating Officer stated that “we are celebrating two big milestones today, being in business for 85 years and this wonderful location for the credit union”! Folks enjoyed lunch provided by T.K.’s Big Dogs; lot’s of free giveaways and door prizes. VIPSEEN Live!’s Whitney Carr was there catching all of the excitement and sharing the event “LIVE” on Facebook. The Crown Point Branch marks the fourth branch in operation for Horizon Credit Union. Horizon Credit Union is a full- service credit union offering savings and checking accounts; consumer loans - specializing in auto lending; mortgages; credit cards; and loans for just about every need! Horizon Credit Union has very competitive rates, check out their website at www.myhorizoncu.org for more information. Horizon Credit Union also believes in giving back to our community. They are a designated Community Development Credit Union by the US Treasury and designated a Low Income Credit Union by NCUA. At Horizon Credit Union everyone is just a member of the family!

MARK DRINNON, BEVERLY BOLING, AND STEPHEN LAHAIR

ERNIE RUMSBY, TOM PARHAM, SAM JONES, MILES BURDINE, AND GARY MABREY

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BEVERLY BOLING, PRESIDENT HCU


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1201 N Eastman Road Kingsport, TN 37662 423-530-7778


EACH HOME LOAN IS DIFFERENT – JUST LIKE OUR MEMBERS. Horizon Credit Union offers a variety of mortgage loans to meet any of our member’s needs. Some of the mortgage loan products we offer are:

• Conventional In-House Loans • Fixed Rate Loans • Construction Loans • Home Improvement Loans • Refinancing • VA Loans • Home Equity Line of Credit • Vacant Land Loans

WE’RE HERE TO HELP.

Call or come by the new Mortgage Lending Center located at our Crown Point Branch, 1201 N. Eastman Rd., Kingsport. We love to talk about your home purchase plans and can get you pre-approved so that you can shop with confidence. You can also compare your current mortgage with a Horizon Mortgage, we love to save Members money and shave years off their current mortgage! The Mortgage Lending Center Team have the best interest of the Members in mind when they look at the “big picture”. Horizon Credit Union is willing to bend in order to make Mortgage Loans that our Members need, not make our Members fit into a fixed program package!

VICKY FIELDS VICKY FIELDS IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS. With over 35 years experience in Mortgage Lending in Northeast Tennessee. Vicky has turned the keys over to hundreds of homeowners. Call 423-530-7803 today or apply online and find out why hundreds have trusted her to open the doors to their new home.

“HORIZON CREDIT UNION HAS BEEN SERVING MEMBERS SINCE 1932! THAT IS A PROVEN PAST! JOIN TODAY AND CELEBRATE A BRIGHT FUTURE WITH HORIZON CREDIT UNION!”


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JOHNSON CITY ETSU MINI DOME

DORIE LONG ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT BATHFITTERS 1-DAY INSTALLATIONS

JEN RICKERT OF APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT

JOHN DYE AND DYLAN SMITH OF PRECISION ELECTRICAL

Johnson City Area Home

Builders Association

Home Show PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER

Johnson City Home Builders Association held the 48th Annual Home and Garden Show at the Mini Dome at ETSU. The theme was “Home Sweet Home and Garden” and vendors from all facets of the home building experience were on hand with information and demonstrations.

LAUREN AND CELIA STRATTON

A-1 CONCRETE LEVELLING WITH PAIGE HOOVEN

Banks and Mortgage experts were there to walk people through getting a home loan; while Realtors, inspection experts, and home renovation companies had representatives on hand to answer questions. Those looking to upgrade their outdoor living with sunporches, extra buildings, playhouses could look at options. Gardeners, and those wanting to place brick fencing or outdoor kitchen and patio areas could view plans, buy seeds, or get professional advice. There were also plenty of options for relaxation around the home, or on the water with a large selection of both ski and pontoon boats on display.

DAN TOTH, MOUNTAIN VIEW PURE WATER

JOSEPH HOLIFIELD AND JONATHAN STREET OF EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS

The show also had its share of unique and new ideas from solar energy and insulation, to soft and lightweight hot tubs. The largest current trend wasn’t too big, as Incredible Tiny Homes, located in Morristown, Tennessee brought one of their models to the show. The tiny space felt surprisingly large and featured a full fridge, kitchen, living area, loft space, and upstairs bedroom with a separate balcony area and full closet. Bill Lyons and Ross Woodby make hand crafted natural flowers and bird houses. Thirty-one storage, Tupperware, and Mary Kay all had booths with representatives like Rhonda Adams that all provide direct sales. 16

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BRACKEN PAVING (MIKE BYRD, EVAN CRAWFORD, AND TONY GREGG)

GARY GOINS, REVA CALDWELL, AND CHAD BAILEY OF BLUEGREEN VACATIONS IN SEVIERVILLE, TN


JIM LEINBACH, LEINBACH SERVICE, INC

SHAKEENA BOWEN AND JESSIE WATTS

TERESA JOHNSON, BUILDING CODES DEPT.

KERRY DICK AND LIA DUNNING ADMIRE THE INCREDIBLE TINY HOME

MARIETTA CHAPMAN AND JOSH COLE FROM THE JOHNSON CITY POWER BOARD

PHYLLIS BALL AND CHLOE ANDERSON WITH XTREME PAINTING

INCREDIBLE TINY HOMES OF MORRISTOWN HAD THIS TINY HOME ON DISPLAY

NUTECH KITCHENS, KITCHEN NUTRITION JOHNNY NOLAN AND NOAH CRIDER

DONNA FOWLER, MELISSA HALE, AND EVA JOHNSON ARE MEMBERS OF NETMGA

BILL LYONS AND ROSS WOODBY MAKE AND SELL HANDCRAFTED ITEMS AT LOCAL SHOWS.

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STORY BY LUCY HONEYCHURCH

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pring is just around the corner and this time of year, for many of us, means spring-cleaning. While we may clean all year round, spring is associated with a major clearing out of anything associated with winter and a good, deep cleaning in order to get our house ready for summer. Historically speaking, according to Encyclopedia Britannica, spring was the time associated with cleaning one’s house after a long winter because of how houses used to be heated. Houses were once shut up for the long, cold winter and heated with coal, oil burning lamps, and candles. All of this led to dingy furniture, mirrors, curtains, carpets, and bedding since the central heat and air we enjoy today was non-existent. Spring’s warm respite meant that all the furniture, carpets, draperies, and other household items could be dragged outside, without being damaged, and the entire house could be washed with cloth and bucket. Many of us in the modern era neither have time or the need to do such an extensive cleaning, but we still “spring clean” in a different way. We at VIPSEEN want to offer some tips for getting your house in order so you can enjoy a carefree summer. There are things in the house that many of us very rarely clean at all so use this time of year in order to tackle these objects and not worry about them until next year. In the kitchen, take a bucket of warm soapy water and cloth and clean any build up on cabinets and appliances-don’t forget to get the top of the fridge and range hood. Using a clean bucket of soapy water and clean cloth, get down and wipe the baseboards with a damp cloth, making sure to get behind any furniture that can be moved. Take out area rugs and beat them with a broom or, if possible, have them dry cleaned. Take all of the food and shelves out of both the refrigerator and freezer. Make sure to clean all of the shelves and drawers, but only put back food that is up to date or not frozen beyond recognition. Hate the smell of spray oven cleaners? We don’t blame you. Try cleaning the oven with baking soda and a little white vinegar. Let it soak on the burnt food and then wipe away with a sponge. Run appliances like your washer and dishwasher with cleaning agents in order to get out any smells that they may be harboring. Take the time in your house to dust as much as possible too. This means using a good dusting spray and removing everything from the shelf, mantle, or TV stand that you can. Since this isn’t done often, you should be sure to take everything off, wipe down all of the dust and then dust all of the knick-knacks, books, or equipment that you put back. Take any mattress or pillow covers off at this time and wash them in order to prevent the build up of dust mites. While the sheets and mattress covers are washing, whip out the vacuum and give the mattress a good cleaning. This will get up and loose skin, hair, or mites that might be in the mattress crevices. Spring-cleaning is a time for switching out wardrobes as well! Get any and all winter clothes out of the closet and put them in a well-labeled bin for storage. This means that all heavy coats, winter gloves, winter boots, long underwear, woolen socks, and ski outfits should be put away for next season. Time to get out those shorts, bathing suits, tank tops, and satin pajamas for washing and putting away. Windows, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and door jambs should also be wiped down since they have probably collected dust from a winter of being in a shut up house. Curtains or drapes should be taken down and washed and beds should be vacuumed and mopped under, as should sofas and other furniture. Make sure to dust picture frames, wipe down windowsills, and clean windows both inside and out. Wipe walls to get rid of scuffs, pick up the stovetop to clean underneath, and soak drip pans in order to get off caked on food. Go through the pantry in order to throw out old or expired food, take the trash cans outside in order to wash them, and while you’re out there spray off any outdoor furniture. Cleaning outside windows is easy in this day and age with the plethora of cleaners that attach right to the hose and only need to be sprayed on and rinsed off for sparkling windows. Getting these things done means that they won’t need to be done for at least another year and that your house will be in spit spot shape for the coming summer and fall. Light everyday cleaning will help to keep things in order and allow you to avoid long weekends with heavy cleaning all throughout the year. Taking the time to deep clean one’s house every spring can be a fun experience and one that, if the whole family is involved, means satisfaction for a job very well done.


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SOW STAFF KONNOR DONAHUE, KAY BARKER, MARY WILSON, AND BROOKLYN OWENS

John M. Gregory Serving Orphans Worldwide Luncheon PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER

Area business leaders were guests of John M. Gregory and the Board of Directors of Serving Orphans Worldwide at a recent luncheon. The goal was to inform the area about the wonderful work being done to aid orphans around the world and the need for funding to continue the mission. NANCY AND WILLIAM MONTGOMERY

LYNETTE OWENS AND JOSH HORNER

Guests enjoyed a scrumptious lunch catered by CJ & Co. while listening to board members explain what Serving Orphans Worldwide is about, and how they could contribute to the work being done across the globe. A short documentary describing one man’s mission of faith that led him to Texas and an encounter with Dr. Gregory that led to funding to feed and aid orphan children was also shown to the guests. Serving Orphans Worldwide does several mission trips each year to assist various organizations with this mission. While the goal is ultimately to see every orphan find a permanent home, the goal now is to make sure they are cared for. The group serves over 20 countries and more than 5 thousand children. Anyone that would like more information about Serving Orphans Worldwide can go to soworldwide.org.

DR. BOBBY GRIFFIN AND THE LADIES OF SOW

KEITH GLOVER, ERIC MYERS, AND HOLLY BISHOP

BETH MORTON (OWNER CJ & CO.), AND MARY ANN BLESSING

CAROL TRAMMEL AND KENNETH SCHWEITZER

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benefiting

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SHERRI JESSEE has a unique feminine approach to beauty. With more than two decades experience traveling the world as a platform artist, she has amazing talent in hair, makeup, fashion editorial, runway, film and television work. Known for her passion and work ethic, there’s not a task you can give Sherri that she can’t handle with elegance. Combined knowledge gleaned through a Bachelor’s Degree from Emory & Henry and extensive field-work make her a well-recognized guru for all things beauty and fashion. She is well known as an industry expert, with hair and makeup work

DANNY BLACKBURN moved to Knoxville, TN in 1993 and entered into the petroleum business, holding several positions in his field. In 1999 he moved to Johnson City where he became the President of Appalachian Oil Company. He now serves as the US Director of National Sales/Marketing for Cantech Industries, a division of Canadian Technical Tapes based in Montreal Canada. The company specializes in manufacturing pressure sensitive tapes.

Her most recent innovation, Elegant Organized Beauty™ is a unique system of beauty tools acclaimed by beauty editors world wide to help you “clean up the clutter and get gorgeous fast.” When Sherri isn’t jet setting to Paris, Mumbai or Cuba, this award winning hair and makeup artist can be found in her busy salon in Bristol, Virginia where the motto is, “Be nice and do pretty hair.”

Danny has two daughters, Maecie and Madison, and a grandson, Lucas. He enjoys grilling, hiking, golfing and tennis. As a two-time cancer survivor he lives everyday to the fullest!

JAMEER CHESTER is an Immunotherapy Sales Specialist for a pharmaceutical company that discovered a revolutionary treatment for mCRPC(Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer). He has been a part of the medical community for over 10 years and has a true passion for patient quality of life and wellbeing. Jameer, is a native of Charleston, SC and graduate of the University of South Carolina. He moved to Johnson City six years ago and now resides in Jonesborough.

She also travels the NHRA circuit with her husband Allen Johnson and his Marathon Petroleum Pro Stock Race Team. Pam’s other hobbies include reading, exercising, being at the beach, and spending time with her Jack Russell Terrier, Sadie Mae.

You can find Jameer spending time family and friends, doing Crossfit, enjoying service at Calvary Church, supporting community events, practicing photography, or volunteering at men’s health advocacy programs. He’s truly honored to be a part of this great opportunity and will work hard to see that this years fundraising will exceed that of all previous years.

STEFANIE ROBERTS is originally from Greeneville, Tennessee and a 2006 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She earned her degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a Psychology minor. She is an alumni member of the sorority Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Kappa chapter. She then pursued her cosmetology license at Tennessee School of Beauty in Knoxville where she received the highest award for outstanding student among a class of 250. She has served Johnson City as a hairstylist for eight years. She and her sister

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featured on TV and in hundreds of acclaimed print publications including Sophisticate’s Hairstyleguide, US Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Ok! Magazine and her own beauty column in VIPSEEN Magazine.

He previously was on MSHA Board of Trustees, where he was instrumental in raising and giving funds for the Niswonger’s Children’s Hospital and has held seats on bank boards, charitable boards, etc. He has also been very involved with industry Advisory Boards and Marketing Committees.

PAM JOHNSON grew up in Greeneville and attended Tusculum College where she received a degree in Organizational Management. Pam has worked for 18 years in the family business, Roberts Furniture, where she is a co owner. Robert’s furniture was founded in 1978 by her grandparents, Edward and Johnnie Roberts. She is proud to be part of continuing the business today.

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co-own Decorum, a Hair Salon near downtown Johnson City. She is passionate about her industry, offering a unique, positive experience for her loyal clientele. She loves traveling the world and learning about different cultures. She also enjoys skiing, hiking, spending time with her family, attending social events, donating to organizations, and learning new activities including golf and now ballroom dancing.


JEFF GOEBEL is a native of Johnson City, Tennessee. He graduated from Science Hill High School in 1983 and went on to receive an associate’s degree at Lee’s McRae where he had a football scholarship. From there he attended and played football at ETSU before joining the USMC. In 1990 he returned to ETSU and began working at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He is currently in his 27th year of government service and 23rd year at the VA. He is married to Michelle and has a daughter, Carleigh (18), a son Jake who passed away in 2011, and two stepchildren, Kiley (21) and Griffin (15). He likes to camp, hike, hunt, fish, wake board and snowboard. He enjoys boating and truly takes pleasure in all things that go along with the outdoors.

His fitness accolades include placing third at the MR in body building, boxing professionally, running marathons and half marathons, winning the Marine Corps Iron Man competition, winning the Tough Man Competition in Bristol and Knoxville TN in 1991, and finishing 4th place in the world in the CrossFit Games in 2015. Jeff is on the logistics team for the United Emmaus Community in Johnson City, serves on the Kairos prison ministry, is a board member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, is an active member of Grace Fellowship Church where he and his wife serve on the hospitality team. Jeff recently opened is own gym, Goebelieve and is dedicated to sharing a lifetime of experiences in training for different sports.

NICHOLE CROWDER-STOOPS is a native of Johnson City, Tennessee. She is a graduate of Science Hill High School and attended Hiwassee College where she majored in Business Management. Nichole came back to Johnson City where she graduated from Artiste School of Cosmetology. Three weeks after completing cosmetology school she opened Jelly Beans Hair Salon in Johnson City. After many years of owning and operating Jelly Beans, she sold her salon and began her career in the staffing industry. Nichole is currently the Sales Manager for Staff Pro staffing professionals. Nichole also owns and operates Hairspray salon in Johnson City. BRIAN GRIFFITH is a graduate of Campbell County Comprehensive High School and attended East Tennessee State University. You can see Brian in the Toyota of Kingsport Commercials where he is the General Manger. Brian is married to Tracey and has 3 children, MacKenzie (24) who is a graduate of the ETSU

ANGELA VACHON, Co-Founder and CEO of Urban Synergy, is a developer who restores historical buildings. She attended University of Tennessee, Knoxville and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from ETSU. Originally from Kingsport, she and her husband decided to move back after falling in love with redeveloping buildings in Downtown Kingsport. She is co-owner of BANQ, an event venue housed in a Historical Bank Building and

RUSTY MORRELL is a native East Tennessean. Born and raised in Bristol Tennessee, Rusty has started numerous businesses throughout the Tri Cities, developed commercial and residential real estate, and produced music, concerts and films. He attended the University of Tennessee where he majored in Political Science. Proud of his East Tennessee heritage he has worked hard to help

She is a Chamber Ambassador for the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce and a Greene Jacket Ambassador for the Greeneville Partnership. Nichole was the 2015 Ambassador of the year in Johnson City. She is also an active member of the Elizabethton Chamber of Commerce and the Kingsport Chamber. Nichole attends Grace Fellowship church. Nichole’s most important job and favorite part of her life is being a mom to her two daughters Macy and Ally. Nichole enjoys running, traveling and spending time with her family.

College of Nursing, Morgan (21) who will graduate from the ETSU College of Nursing in December 2017, and Mason (17) who will attend ETSU in the Fall. Brian attends Calvary Church in Johnson City. He loves the mountains, 4-wheeling, working out, and collecting guns.

Hibbert-Davis Urban Brews, a coffee shop with 2 locations. Angela has served as the President of the Downtown Kingsport Association and currently serves on the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The development projects that are handled through her company, and her involvement in the community, have breathed a new life into a once neglected part of the city.

bring awareness to the musical significance of our region through projects such as the critically acclaimed “Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions” and the forthcoming film “Born in Bristol”. Rusty has always stayed active in his community and currently serves as P.T.A. President for Vance Middle School in Bristol.


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MISS JOHNSON CITY PRINCESS EMALEE BANKS, MISS HISTORIC JOHNSON CITY PRINCESS, SIERRA POTTER, MISS HISTORIC JONESBOROUGH MORGAN MUNSEY, AND MISS HISTORIC JONESBOROUGH IRIS PRINCESS KIRA WHITSON

WJHL METEOROLOGIST JEREMY EISENZOPF WITH DAUGHTER HANNAH, AND DAVID THOMPSON WITH DAUGHTERS KAIA AND ARIANNA

My Little Valentine Daddy/Daughter Dance PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER

Fathers and daughters filled Memorial Park Community Center to dance the night away at the My Little Valentine Daddy/Daughter dance. The young ladies wore a variety of beautiful dresses, while their escorts put on their best and sometimes most outrageous outfits to match these tiny fashionistas. Dads worked hard to keep up with their daughters on the dance floor as DJ Adam Williams played a variety of favorite hits. If they needed a break, party goers could make a craft, enjoy great food courtesy of Chick-fil-A on West Market Street, or have a photo taken from Playne Jayne Photography.

JOHNSON CITY MANAGER PETE PETERSON AND DAUGHTER ASHLEY PETERSON

RACHEL BOWERS (MPCC), CHICK-FIL-A COW, DARRELL FOWLER (OWNER CHICK-FIL-A WEST MARKET STREET), ELIZABETH CARMACK (CHICK-FIL-A MARKETING DIRECTOR)

There was also an opportunity to meet several of the local beauty queens who were there signing autographs and taking pictures with guests. While some of the dads spent time in the spotlight, like WJHL weatherman Jeremy Eisenzopf and Johnson City Manager Pete Peterson, on this night it was all about their daughters. When the dance ended, each young lady left with a special gift of a journal to write down their memories of the dance. HARMONY MITCHELL AND JIMMY MADAR

KAELA AND ANDY DIDYK

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ANDY AND BAILEY ROWE

MATTHEW, MADISON, AND MAKENZIE ROBINETTE

PRESTON AND HAELYN COLES, WITH DALE AND ARISSA STOKES

TOURI AND TERRY THOMAS


SPECIAL FEATURE

THE OLDE FARM

The Olde Farm Experience STORY BY LARK ADAMS

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SPECIAL FEATURE

THE OLDE FARM

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magine a space that captures the proud heritage of our area in a refined atmosphere and you will see that personified in The Lodge at The Olde Farm; a brand-new event and lodging space at The Olde Farm Golf Club. Completed in the fall of 2016, The Lodge at The Olde Farm feels like a boutique hotel with its grand atrium and wonderfully unique rooms. As you enter The Lodge, your gaze is immediately swept upward to the cathedral height ceilings and huge beams, and then drops slightly lower to the grand room, which reveals a comfortable, yet elegant, space where you could just as easily hold a business meeting as relax with good friends. This central great room is a quintessential example of what happens when you merge a traditional lodge with sophisticated modern flair. Beyond the great room of The Lodge, beautiful green space is visible out of the many windows that flank both the front and back of the grand atrium in the middle of the structure. The nano doors on the golf course side of the building can be completely opened to a gorgeous patio and lawn area that provides an expansive feel to indoor/outdoor events. 16 luxurious guest rooms have been placed in wings on both sides of the grand atrium, and the distinctively decorated rooms each boast two queen size beds and two completely separate bathrooms for guest convenience, and can accommodate up to 32 people at once. The Lodge is the perfect complement to the already existing Pavilion, a rustically elegant open-air event space that has full banquet capabilities. These two spaces complement each other perfectly with their wood dĂŠcor, and are ideal for hosting weddings, family reunions, anniversary parties, large birthday parties, corporate retreats, and more. The versatile event spaces can be transformed to accommodate as little as 20 or as many as 500 guests. With innovation and creativity as a core value, The Olde Farm is always reaching for what is new and improved. By increasing the on-site lodging capacity and adding another event venue, The Lodge will enhance

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the member’s experience; however it will also increase the Club’s involvement in the community as membership is not required to reserve The Lodge and Pavilion for special events.

“We are excited to add The Lodge to The Olde Farm Experience,” says Marc Eubanks, General Manager of The Olde Farm. “It will allow us to better serve the current needs of our membership and provides opportunity for further membership growth and community involvement.” No detail has been overlooked, and the audio-visual system at The Lodge is state of the art, allowing for seamless presentations during business events, projection and slideshows during personal events, and the best of sound systems for a wedding celebration. The great room of The Lodge can be transformed as needed into a unique space to accommodate the requirements of any private event. To make the experience even more special, The Olde Farm provides certified event planners to accommodate your every need. From uncompromised service, to attention to detail, everything The Olde Farm does is excellent. If you’re planning a special event, treat your clients, associates or family to The Olde Farm Experience. For a tour of The Lodge & Pavilion at The Olde Farm, or to book an event, please contact Lori Boggs, at (276) 645-4482 or lboggs@theoldefarm.com. For additional information, please visit our website at www.oldefarmevents.com. www.vipseenmag.com | april 2017

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Kingsport Regional Legislative Breakfast PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ASHLEIGH JACKSON

It was a full house as Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City/Jonesborough/ Washington County Chambers came out, along with state legislators for a breakfast briefing on the up-coming legislative session.

ERNIE RUMSBY AND BEVERLY BOLING

The Legislators that were in attendance were Lt. Governor McNally, former Lt. Governor Ramsey and Representatives John Crawford, Tim Hill, Gary Hicks and David Hawk. TN Chamber President Bradley Jackson and Deputy Comptroller Mumpower also attended. Several of them spoke about the IMPROVE Act, which would cut taxes on groceries, manufacturers and investors, yet increase the 21.4 cents a gallon gas tax by seven cents to address a multi-billion-dollar backlog in transportation projects. For more information on the IMPROVE Act, check out TN.gov.

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ADVANCED FINANCIAL 24/7

Advance Financial

24/7 Ribbon Cutting PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ASHLEIGH JACKSON

Advance Financial, a small-dollar loan financial services company, recently entered the Tri-Cities market with the opening of a store at 1104 East Stone Drive. People were able to enjoy a free lunch and participate in a money drop tent. Advance Financial is one of the only companies in its industry to serve customers around the clock. The new Kingsport office is the 76th location for the company and the first of several planned for the Tri-Cities. Advance Financial offers a range of financial services including prepaid cards, electronic wire services to anywhere in the world, check cashing, free bill-payment services and free money orders. Its loan product is not just a small dollar loan, but a flexible line of credit — called a FLEX loan — that offers customers the freedom of access to funds on their schedule with no late fees or early payoff penalties. For more information, visit www.af247.com. www.vipseenmag.com | april 2017

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GIVE FLYING A TRI W

alking into the main terminal of Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) on a crisp April morning feels as though you are entering the reflection of the beautiful mountains that surround TRI. The ceiling soars above the modern space with large windows framing views out to the green hills of Tennessee, just coming alive with the rosy glow of a new day. A sleek jet glides into place outside the window as a group of teenagers and adults scurry to their gate. They share a sense of nervous excitement as they check cellphones and adjust backpacks. Are they headed to Europe for the first time? To a sports tournament? On a class trip? It’s fun to imagine what lies ahead for them in the next few hours. Next to a gate announcing an out-going flight to Orlando, two little girls prance back and forth, their noses pressed to the glass. In any other setting, you might wonder at their choice of outfits: pajama pants stick out underneath cotton-candy colored princess dresses. It is clear they are ready for a big adventure in the Magic Kingdom. Across from them a quiet group of four men and women dressed in office attire sip coffee while scanning laptops. For them, it’s business as usual, just another modern-day commuter trip. There is something magical about an airport terminal. It is a place of new beginnings and possibilities that exists between the real world and what might be.

This sense of magic is not lost on the staff of TRI. Kristi Haulsee, director of marketing and air service development says, “TRI serves as the bookends to vacations for local families and meetings for business travelers. We are one of the first and last experiences they have as a part of their trip. We watch families excited about their vacation fly out and a week later we see them happy to be home. It’s a pleasure to talk with them about where they’ve been and what they’ve experienced.” For nearly 80 years the airport has served as a vital gateway connecting the Tri-Cities, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina and Eastern Kentucky with the rest of the world. The airport serves as a regional ambassador, welcoming visitors to the area. With a mission focused on advancing economic growth, the staff at TRI is dedicated to supporting the success of our region and providing superior service to passengers. TRI is committed to supporting job growth by working closely with regional economic development organizations to recruit world-class companies. Aerospace Park, at Tri-Cities Airport, plays an important role in the future economic development of the region. With 160 acres of developable land and direct runway access, Aerospace Park is a premier site in the southeast for the aerospace industry.


EXPANDING FLIGHT SERVICES AT TRI. HOW YOU CAN HELP. • CHOOSE TO FLY TRI. Fly TRI instead of booking a flight from another airport. Over time, those trips will help make the case for more flights from TRI. • KEEP IN MIND THE TOTAL COST OF YOUR TRIP. While an airfare originating out of a larger city may seem lower, be sure to add in the cost of gas, vehicle wear and tear, meals eaten away from home, hotel stays and your time. • SAVE TIME. By catching your flight at Tri-Cities Airport you avoid spending hours on the road traveling to an airport in a larger city.

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A VISION OF GROWTH TAKES FLIGHT

More than 1,100 people travel through TRI each day, to and from destinations all over the country and around the world. Business travelers account for as much as 60% of scheduled passengers at TRI. With 6,800 employees in the region, Eastman generates more corporate travel for TRI than any other company in the region. Eastman counts on the airport to connect them to customers and employees around the world, booking the majority of Kingsport-based travel through TRI. Three airlines currently service TRI with direct flights to Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando/Sanford and St. Pete/Clearwater/ Tampa. With one connection, travelers can reach almost anywhere in the U.S. and many destinations abroad. The addition of affordable jet service to Florida destinations has increased the percentage of leisure traffic. Kristi says, “We offer direct flights to St. Pete. In just a couple hours, you can be on a white sandy beach watching the dolphins play instead of spending hours in the car fighting traffic and keeping the kids occupied.” The best opportunity for growth involves convincing airlines to bring new flights and opportunities to the Tri-Cities, which is no small task. Each year, airport representatives meet with airlines from across the country, working to bring them to TRI. Patrick Wilson, executive director of the Tri-Cities Airport Authority says, “Working to bring new service to the airport is an important task we focus on every day.” TRI officials say they regularly hear requests for direct flights to locations such as Las Vegas, Washington, D.C. and Denver. While adding flights to popular destinations may seem simple, it’s a complicated and daunting process. The pilot shortage,


fluctuating fuel prices, and countless other challenges mean it’s never simple to convince a new airline to add flights, especially given the competition that exists between similarly sized airports across the country. In the last decade attaining new air service has become especially tricky. Airlines have been reluctant to take chances on new routes in a recovering, but still somewhat shaky, economy.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS Combatting these issues is a team effort for the leadership at TRI. Patrick explains, “Getting new air service at TRI really comes down to two things. Numbers are always going to be first and foremost for airlines. Passenger numbers, population numbers, the number of businesses and the economy in our region will always play a major role, but it is also important to show an airline what an incredible region we are a part of.” A stronger economy means more people will choose to fly. This is good news for the Tri-Cities region where the economy is growing. Kristi says, “We can show the airlines many leisure attractions and major companies within easy driving distance of TRI, but most importantly we can show them a population that is invested in its home. That helps us stand out from other airports of our size.”

AT AEROSPACE PARK, FLIGHT IS AN ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH Economic development at Tri-Cities Airport took a giant leap forward with the creation of Aerospace Park, a 160acre business park adjacent to Tri-Cities Airport. The park includes a 21-acre tract that is a Select Tennessee certified site and features several access points to the Tri-Cities Airport’s 8,000-foot runway. The certified site designation means the park is “shovelready” for development and that companies looking to locate to the park can be assured that all utilities are in place and no environmental and ownership concerns will crop up.

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Not only does TRI work to prove to airlines the region is a solid investment, they must also show concrete reasons to add specific destinations. Where do most passengers from the Tri-Cities actually travel? How do you prove that a flight would be a successful destination for your service area if you have never had that route before? One important piece of data TRI tracks is the number of TRI passengers connecting to major destination cities. By flying out of TRI, passengers themselves help make the case for adding new destinations or more flights. TRI also tracks the number of area passengers bypassing TRI to fly out of nearby airports such as Knoxville or Charlotte. To grow, TRI officials say it’s important that locals choose to fly TRI. Patrick explains, “The best thing our passengers can do if they want to see more flights come to TRI is fly with us, and encourage their friends and family to do the same. If we can show airlines that we are growing, they become a lot more interested in a new route or expanding existing service at TRI.” Patrick, Kristi and everyone at TRI is invested in the continued success of the Tri-Cities area. The more industry grows and the more passengers who pass through the airport’s doors, the more likely it is that TRI will add new flights to destinations in major U. S. cities. With hard work, and a little luck, travelers in the Tri-Cities might see new flights as the airport works to show airlines what residents of the area already know, that TRI is a great place to fly.

EASTMAN FLIES TRI.



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THIS IS WHAT A $10,00 BOTTLE OF BOURBON LOOKS LIKE!

ADRIAN MOCIRAN POURING A GLASS FOR LES STIDHAM

RICK, CINDY, AND VAN GUTHRIE

2017 Bourbon Bash to benefit

Girls & Boys Club of Greater Kingsport PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY

On Friday night, February 24th, the 1st Bourbon Bash was held at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport. The very limited O.F.C. Bourbon vintage from Buffalo Trace Distillery was available in an on-line auction. The value of the bottle was $10,000. Bids were coming in on the screen from all over the world. In addition to the excitement of the auction, 50-60 varieties of bourbon were available for tasting.

FRIENDS ENJOYING THE EVENT TOGETHER!

Items were available for a silent auction as guest mingled and enjoyed the event. The event was hosted by Thomas Carter of B&B Package Store.

BRAD AND LEIGH ANNE HOOVER

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DENISE AND MILES BURDINE

BETH SNAPP AND JASON CRAWFORD

RICK AND VICKIE TUNNELL

TONY AND SHARON JENNINGS

DON CAMPBELL, AMY DORAN, WITH ARIELLE AND ROBERT BRENTS

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Racks by the Tracks Decade Anniversary Press Conference PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY

10TH ANNUAL RACKS BY THE TRACKS FESTIVAL JAMES PHILLIPS CO-FOUNDER OF RACKS BY THE TRACKS FESTIVAL

MILES BERDINE KINGSPORT CHAMBER PRESIDENT

MAYOR JOHN CLARK COMMENDS RACKS BY THE TRACKS

Beer, barbeque, and bands – it’s time for one of the highestattended events in the Tri-Cities! The press conference announcing the 10th Annual Racks by the Tracks Festival was held on February 17th. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 20th at the Kingsport Farmers Market. New to the festival is this year ’s Racks by the Tracks pre-party presented by Eastman Credit Union and Visit Kingsport on May 19th. The Spring WING Fling is your chance to enjoy wings from all over Kingsport and vote for your favorites. The Wine Tasting Event is bigger and better this year with the new title sponsor, Barefoot Winery. Attendees will be able to try over 20 varieties of wine. The craft beer tasting event will feature over 70 craft beers from all over the world. Festival favorites such as the Quantum Leap Kid’s Station, the BBQ competition, and the SPF 10K and 5K races will also be returning for this year ’s festival. Headlining this year ’s festival is popular country music group Sawyer Brown. Attendees will also get to see performances by Faithfully, the premier Journey tribute band; Webb Wilder, Mississippi Hall of Famer; and local favorites Hundred Acres and Russell Clark. Proceeds from the festival will benefit several local non-profit organizations. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit RacksByTheTracks.com or call (423) 863-3998. www.vipseenmag.com | april 2017

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WINE + CRAFT BEER TASTINGS BBQ + MUSIC FESTIVAL

Country Stars

SAWYER BROWN Roots Rocker WEBB WILDER

Faiifully

JOURNEY TRIBUTE BAND

CRAFT BEER & WINE TASTINGS! TH SAT, MAY 20 FESTIVAL & MUSIC: 12-10PM | TASTINGS: 2-7PM DOWNTOWN KINGSPORT

TASTING + CONCERT: $30-$45 CONCERT ONLY: $10 ($15 AFTER MAY 1) TASTING TICKETS WILL SELL-OUT! Proudly Sponsored by: Food City, Cumulus Broadcasting, Libation Station, Dermatology Associates, DogямБsh Head Brewing, Miller Lite, Barefoot Wine, AccuForce, Eastman Chemical Co., Pepsi, Sapporo Beer, Visit Kingsport, WCYB, Powell Valley National Bank, Action Rentals, Barberitos of Kingsport & VIP Seen


10th ANNUAL RACKS BY THE TRACKS FESTIVAL Sat, May 20th: Sawyer Brown, 10K & 5K Races, and Wine & Craft Beer Tastings

A concert by country stars Sawyer Brown, over 80 unique craft beers, more than 20 fine wines, and a wide variety of barbecue – this is what’s in store for attendees at the 10th annual Racks by the Tracks Festival on Saturday, May 20th. With over 15,000 people attending Racks by the Tracks last year, the popular festival has become one of the most popular events in the Tri-Cities as it enters its Decade Anniversary. This year’s headliner, Sawyer Brown is one of country music’s most well-known bands with 23 albums, a Vocal Group of the Year award in 1997 and over 50 singles that have reached the charts. With hit singles like “The Race Is On”, “Some Girls Do”, “Six Days on the Road” and “The Walk”, the group continues to write, record, tour and entertain fans from around the world. In addition to the headliner this year, Racks is also giving attendees the opportunity to see Faithfully, the premier Journey Tribute Band. Faithfully has been touring nonstop since 2011 and has headlined festivals across America.

WINE TASTING

One of the biggest changes attendees will notice this year is the large increase in the selection of wines in the Wine Tasting Event. With new title sponsor, Barefoot Winery coming on board in 2017 the wine selection will expand to over 20 varieties. Barefoot Wine is the top selling bottled wine brand in the world and has one of the most expansive catalogs of wine in the industry that include the range of reds, whites, sweet, dry, and fruity. Plus, wine tasting attendees will get to meet & talk with Barefoot Wine experts in person. James Phillips, festival organizer, said, “One of the founders of Barefoot Wines says when they started in 1986, wine was formal and

CRAFT BEER TASTING

As the region’s original craft beer tasting event, Racks will again bring some of the best craft beer selections to the Tri-Cities. Part of what makes the Racks beer tasting so unique and fun is that the festival draws brewery representatives on-site who have never been to East Tennessee. In addition, being one of the top craft beer tasting events in the south, breweries plan months in advance to debut new & one-time only beer recipes at Racks’ well-attended beer tasting event. In addition, there will be a wide slate of local breweries along with beers from all over the world. In total, there will be over 70 low gravity craft beers, including gluten-free, ciders, to sample throughout the day. The Craft Beer Tasting Event runs from 2pm-7pm and is both indoors and outdoors at the Kingsport Farmers Market. Each attendee to either the Low or High Gravity tasting receives a commemorative glass along with entry into the all-day concert.

10K & 5K RACE/WALK

Events also include the festival’s SPF 10K and 5K Race/Walk presented by Dermatology Associates. Over 650 runners participated in last year’s races. Along with the fun environment, one of the appealing draws of the SPF race is its course is considered the fastest course in the region due to how consistently flat it is. For runners seeking a challenging & unique test of stamina, they can sign-up for the Boss Hog Challenge, in which they run in both the 10K & 5K

Also, starring in the lineup is Mississippi Hall of Famer Webb Wilder, the well-known roots rocker. Vintage Guitar Magazine writes, “If Webb Wilder and his band are passing within 300 miles of your town, don’t miss them!” Wilder is an evangelist for real Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a singer, guitarist, bandleader, film actor, songwriter and humorist, he may be roots-rock’s only true Renaissance man. In addition, local favorites Hundred Acres and Russell Clark will be kicking-off the festival concert. Kanishka Biddanda, festival founder, says, “This started 10 years ago as a small but fun party to raise awareness & money for local charities. The magnitude that the community has supported the festival year after year, turning Racks by the Tracks into one of the highest-attended single day events in the Tri-Cities, surpasses our dreams. As a thank you, we and our non-profit benefactors wanted to thank our attendees by giving them an outstanding concert lineup to enjoy all-day long.”

exclusive. They helped make it fun and inclusive. Barefoot Wine’s team also likes to say they think wine tastes better in a tee than in a tux. To me that sounds like the perfect fit for Racks by the Tracks attendees.” Operating just like the beer tasting, each ticket will get attendees a commemorative wine tasting glass and access into the all-day concert. The wine tasting event is in the same area as the beer tasting event, so friends and families can spend time together while having tickets to different tastings. Tickets to the wine tasting are very exclusive as only 500 tickets are available, so readers are encouraged to order tickets well in advance.

races and receive a fun Boss Hog Challenger t-shirt for participating. Awards are given for numerous age groups. Race registrants receive a commemorative t-shirt along with complimentary entrance into the all-day concerts. Registration for all races are available at www.FastestRace.com.

BBQ & KID’S AREA

For those looking to enjoy great food, the BBQ Competition will give attendees an opportunity to taste the best barbecue from restaurants and teams from across the region. Each attendee can cast a vote in 5 different Peoples Choice award categories. No ticket is required to access this section of the festival. Non-barbecue food vendors will also be on-site. Kids have a section dedicated to them in the Quantum Leap Kid’s Station, which features large inflatables. Kids can also enjoy having their faces painted and other fun activities. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.RacksByTheTracks.com or contact event organizers at (423) 863-3998. The festival is sponsored by Food City, Cumulus Broadcasting, Libation Station, Dermatology Associates, Dogfish Head Brewing, Miller Lite, Barefoot Wine, AccuForce, Eastman Chemical Co., Pepsi, Sapporo Beer, Visit Kingsport, Powell Valley National Bank, Action Rentals, Barberitos of Kingsport and VIPSEEN.


PERFORMANCE MEDICINE

PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY

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erformance Medicine’s Kingsport office has moved to a new location, 1325 Center Street. Performance Medicine is East Tennessee’s Premier Integrative Family Medicine Clinic, dedicated to helping their patients achieve their maximum potential through listening, educating, and promoting Total Health. Performance Medicine combines the best of alternative and traditional medicine. Dr. Rogers specializes in hormonal evaluation and management, nutrition and weight loss, aesthetic procedures, sports medicine, and quick care. Elite Physical Performance is also located in the Performance Medicine Building. Ernie Dickson has worked as a Physical Therapist for 30 years and offers services in the following areas: Evaluation and Treatment of Orthopedic Problems, Balance Training and Fall Prevention, Ergonomic Assessment, Biomechanical Analysis, Health and Wellness.

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN THE TRI-CITIES WITH A NEW OFFICE. DR. TOM ROGERS founded Performance Medicine in 2007. He is board certified in family medicine, integrative medicine, and sports medicine. In 2013, Dr. Rogers was named the Tennessee Men’s Health Network Doctor of the Year. He is also a National Speaker on Men’s Health.

BEN ROGERS Practice Administrator

KELLI ROGERS TRENT, Licensed Aesthetician, is certified in Microblading, Chemical Peels, and Microneedling (Collagen Induction Therapy). Skin Care products and make-up are available at the Performance Medicine Offices.

OPEN HOUSE

The new office will celebrate with an Open House in April. A lot of work has been going on to create a welcoming environment for patients, who become friends to the staff of Performance Medicine.

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CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CHARLES HINKLE WITH EVENT COORDINATOR KURT CARTY

KYLIE BURKEY AND SHEVONNE CHESNUTT

NATHAN AND MEGHAN HALL

Night To Shine sponsored by Tebow Foundation PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER

The Tim Tebow Foundation has dedicated itself to making special needs people feel extra special with several ‘Night to Shine’ events held across the country on February 10, 2017. The event offers those over age 14 a prom; making attendees the center of attention for one night.

ROB AUBREY

MANDI LARGENT, GARRISON BUCHANAN, AND FAITH MCDONALD

Several organizations came together to pull off this amazing event. Crossroads Christian Church donated their facility and provided the sound equipment. Chick-fil-a of West Market Street owner Darrell Fowler provided food for the guests. Sullivan Central Cosmetology students joined their instructor, and two of her stylists from Cutter ’s Alley in Colonial Heights, to provide prom hairstyles to those wanting to look special for the night. The night also featured a magician, the Chick-fil-a cow decked out in his fanciest tuxedo, and music by Travis Smithdeal. Pictures were taken by Star Image photography. Star Image had prints ready to go with the guest by the end of the prom. Guests could dance the night away, watch a magic show, get hair or nails done, or enjoy some great food. Each person attending received a king or queen crown and a swag bag full of goodies from sponsors. Tim Tebow prerecorded a message to the guests expressing his gratitude and hopes for a great night.

SULLIVAN CENTRAL COSMETOLOGY CLASS

SARAH. CRYSTAL, AND ETHAN LAWSON

CORE SERVICES

KAREN HUSKINS, DARRELL FOWLER, AND EMILY PARTON

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KINGSPORT MEADOWVIEW MARRIOT CONFERENCE RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

DREAMA HAWKINS, ROBIN BARHYDT, AND RENEE COOK (BRISTOL CASA)

JEROME MORRISON AND DEBBIE WAGGONER

STEVE ADDELSTONE (BOARD PRESIDENT) AND MARY KILPATRICK (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)

Red Shoe Gala PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY

Kingsport was seeing “red” on Saturday, February 11th at Meadowview Marriott Resort. Red shoes were the theme of the evening as guests celebrated the 2017 Red Shoe Gala. The Gala is the largest fundraiser to support CASA for Kids, Inc. CASA trains volunteers and staff to advocate for dependent, abused, and neglected children. The event included a silent auction, a live auction, cocktail hour, dinner, entertainment by “The Extraordinaires” and a red shoe contest.

THE EXTRAORDINAIRES

MELANIE AND RICK JENNINGS

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CHRISTIE HUFF AND KAYLA EGAN

ALBERT MORLES AND LYDIA LANE

KINGSPORT ARMATURE AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (SPONSPORS)

WADE AND SHAUNTI HARVEY

JACLYN AND STEVE MAYO, WITH AMY DORAN AND DON CAMPBELL


FRIENDS HAVING FUN TOGETHER!

KILN’ TIME

ETTA AND MAYOR JOHN CLARK

VIPSEEN LIVE! - MORGAN KING AND WHITNEY CARR

DORIS AND BARRY SCHNABEL

MORGAN AND KAREN MEARS

JACK AND CHAIBA BLOOMER

WHITNEY WINS!

LYNDA FONTAINE

JOSEPH FALCONER AND KATIA PAGAN

MEN’S RED SHOE WINNER!

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Beautiful Nude Makeup BY SHERRI JESSEE

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Apply “Water Proof Gel Liner in Noir” close to the lash line.

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Apply “Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion” to the eye lid.

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JOHNSON CITY PRESTIGE AESTHETICS

Lips & Sips PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JACQUELINE JOSEPH

Prestige Aesthetics held their annual Lips & Sips event on February 7 at their Johnson City location, 217 East Unaka Avenue (exit 22 off I-26). The event was a great success, and provided a wonderful opportunity to indulge in their quality cosmetic services at discounted prices, while enjoying the provided wine and delicious appetizers. They had their full line of Day Spa / Medispa services and products available, including Botox, Fillers, Sculptra, Lash extensions, Permanent makeup, massage, and much more. The staff at Prestige Aesthetics has 12 years of combined experience performing quality cosmetic procedures, you can view details at their website www. prestigeaesthetics.com, call (423) 302-0858, or come by to meet their licensed experienced staff at your convenience.


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BRISTOL STUDIO BREW

AMY AND KEITH PERRIGAN

TERRY SMITH

BRISTOL TN MAYOR CHAD KEEN AND WIFE KATHY, WITH KASEY AND TODD BUCHANAN

Moulin Rouge

Valentine’s Day Celebration PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER

The Bristol Virginia Public School Foundation Committee dressed Studio Brew in Bristol, Virginia in New Orleans style. The Moulin Rouge party featured real dyed red and white feathers, music from two different groups, couple’s photos by CWAC and Bill Bryant, and delectable food and spirits provided by Studio Brew. KEN MOSS AND GAIL POOLE

KIM SORENSEN AND DR. BOBBY GRIFFIN

The King University Jazz Band started the night off right as the cocktail hour featured variety of foods and a sampling of the specialty root beer. Following salad at the table, the party moved to the food line where Studio Brew had a chicken and beef option to be plated by some of the most attentive servers in the region. As dinner wound down, Nostalgia Dance Band played some favorites from yesteryear, while the board members gave away baskets as door prizes. Guests were given a look at what the fundraiser helps provide in terms of scholarships to Virginia High School seniors, and funding for teachers that need funding for specialty projects.

EVENTS DECORATING COMMITTEE FOR THE EVENT (BACK: KELLY KITTS, FRONT: KRISTY EDWARDS, JODY LONG, CATHERINE BRILLHART, DONNA HALE, VICIE DOTSON, WENDY HALL)

TEIRA HALL AND TRACEY MERCIER

KAREN TILLISON AND JODY LONG

The Studio Brew crew worked extremely hard to make the night something out of a New Orleans dream, and guests loved it.

WENDY, ANDY, TEIRA, AND ANDY HALL

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KINGSPORT BAYS MOUNTAIN

BLAKE AND LEE WILLIAMS

CROSSING THE FINISH LINE!

LISA BLEVINS, 1ST PLACE IN WOMEN’S MASTERS CATEGORY

1ST ANNUAL BAYS

MOUNTAIN DUATHLON PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY

RunCorps hosted the first Duathlon at Bays Mountain on the morning of Saturday, February 11. The race sold out with over 90 people participating. The race consisted of a first run of 2.9 miles, a bike ride of 6.1 miles, and a second run of 2.9 miles. These could have been run in a relay or individually. Participants got to enjoy the beautiful trails of Bays Mountain during this 12 mile Duathlon.

DANNY STURGILL, WINNER OF 1ST PLACE GRAND MASTERS

KEITH AND AMANDA BARGER

“The response has been great. This is a fun event to do, and we hope to keep having this event at other local parks as well,” says Mark Rowe, one of the event organizers. Winners included Jill Johnson for first place overall women’s category and Noah Naseri for first place overall men’s category. Mantle Roth placed first in Masters and Danny Sturgill placed first in Grand Masters. Lisa Blevins placed first in women’s Masters and Stephanie Stout placed first in women’s Grand Masters. Winners received a plaque and a free basic tune-up or $30 off a major tune-up from Norris Bikes of Johnson City.

BRANDON MAIDENS, JAKOB MAIDENS, LINDA MAIDENS, AND LISA ELLIS

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BILL HANKES AND MANTLE ROTH

JESSICA THOMAS AND JEANINE VASZARI

JENNIFER NORRIS

STEPHANIE STOUT AND JACQUE PRICE


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KINGSPORT H.O.P.E. ON CARVER STREET

ROC HUNTLEY STIRS THE SAUCE

SAMANTHA AND SANTANA DOSS

H.O.P.E. Spaghetti

FUNDRAISER PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER

Help Our Potential Evolve or H.O.P.E is a group located on Carver Street in Kingsport. They are partnered with Central Baptist Church to offer a variety of programs to increase life skills and educational experiences for area youth. On February 3, H.O.P.E leaders and youth members (who were out of school that day) gathered at the Carver Street offices to cook up delicious lunches of spaghetti, salad, bread, drink, and a variety of desserts to choose from. Youth members delivered food to nearby residents, several local businesses came in to take out several orders for lunch, and if you couldn’t come to them, they delivered lunch to your workplace. The money raised in this fundraiser will go toward taking the youth members to Washington, D.C. for an educational trip. Among the things scheduled for Washington will be a visit to the new African American History Museum. While Director Stella Robinette says they would have loved to have toured the White House, all tours are currently stalled and it is not open to public tours at this time.

GERRY HARRISON

H.O.P.E ORGANIZATION MEMBERS

RAKSHI BELAGODE AND MAUREEN MERRITT

KELLEY MORAN AND BRENDAN ABOLINS


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JOHNSON CITY THE VENUE

MELINDA CASTLE AND HALEY WHITE

SHERALYN AND RYAN CHRISTIANSEN

BETHANY ANDERSON AND BRIANA MORELOCK

The 2017 American Advertising Awards of Northeast Tennessee PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY

The American Advertising Federation of Northeast Tennessee held its annual ceremony for the local level of the American Advertising Awards on Saturday, February 25, at Venue at the King Centre in downtown Johnson City. This year’s theme was Pure ImADgination – a tribute to the late actor Gene Wilder and the celebration of the creative genius in all things Willy Wonka. Partygoers mixed and mingled for two hours, sipping fizzy lifting drinks and local craft beer and cider, while viewing local advertising professionals’ and students’ best creative work from 2016. Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the Northeast Tennessee Ad Club Awards event is the first of a three-tier, national competition. Winners of Gold ADDYs locally are forwarded to the district competition, and winners there compete nationally for recognition.

PAIGE DAVIS, RYAN BERKLEY, OLIVIA PAGE, AND EMMA HAMMER

Top honors went to Eastman, who took home Best of Show, Print for the Vanceva Brochures, and Creative Energy, who won Best of Show, Digital for the Pals Sudden Service game; Best of show, Broadcast for the Texas Pete Drama TV campaign; and Best of Show, Overall for the Pals game campaign. Sponsors for the event included: Universal Wine & Spirits, Ntara, Essyx, ETSU Department of Media and Communication, Price Less Foods, Theatre Bristol, Sweet Snaps Photography, JRH Brewing, Daylight Donuts, Wellmont Health Systems, Carnegie Hotel, Masterpiece Mixers, ETSU Digital Media, Blackbird Bakery, Cellular Sales, Gypsy Circus Cyder, Chocolate Elegance, and Dace and Mohr. HANNAH HOPPER, SARAH CARAWAY, AND KRISTEN WILHOITT

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LAURA OSTEEN AND JULIE WOODBURN


HALI MCCURDY AND MARSHALL WEST

BECKY AND DAVID WITH THE GOLDEN TICKET!

CHRISTIAN SCHMID

LEAH ROSS AND ALEX QUILLEN

ALEX QUILLEN AND ERICK BRIZENDINE

GREG AND SARAH NOBLES WITH LORI AND JOSH DEVOTI

MATTHEW HERDA AND RACHEL VERNON

JOSH AND ANNA MANCUSO

TONYA BAKER AND KAREN JENKINS

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JONESBOROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

LANA BLAKE (TREASURE CONNECTION)

MELANIE RHEA AND LAURA RAINWATER ENJOY THE TREATS!

MASON AND LINDSAY HOWELL

2nd annual Jonesborough

Chocolate Fest PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY

The Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association held their second annual Chocolate Fest in Downtown Jonesborough on Saturday, February 11th. Tasting tickets were available on-line or at the door (but they ran out quickly), that could be redeemed at 32 various locations throughout downtown. Attendees enjoyed strolling through historic downtown Jonesborough, sampling chocolates and shopping in the unique shops. Some lucky participants received golden tickets among their chocolate currency, to use in the shops on Saturday. Event organizers expected around 2,000 people to attend the event.

SUSAN HAGAR AND ASHLEY CAVENDER (FARM FRESH GROCERY)

DON BERGER (DRAGONFLY COTTAGE) AND BARBARA CARA (POTTING FOR FUN)

JEFF GURLEY (EVENT CHAIR) WITH JENNIFER WOLFE, DONA LEWIS AND ZEL HESTER

KATELYN YARBROUGH (HISTORIC EUREKA INN)

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MORRI AND PAUL BOOKOUT

SHERYL CRUM AND BRIDGET FORRESTER (GREATER EASTERN CREDIT UNION)


FAMILY TIME!

BOB DUNN AND MELISSA HEADLEY (TENNESSEE HILLS)

MATT AND MARY GRACE WOOTEN (SIMPLE ELEGANCE)

LINED UP FOR CHOCOLATES!

KAREN MOORE (MARJ ON MAIN)

JENNIFER ROSS AND NATALIE JUSTICE (JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATER)


Serve it up Sassy

RECIPE DEVELOPMENT, FOOD STYLING, PHOTOGRAPHY AND ARTICLE BY LIZ BUSHONG

The nickname Run for Roses is another name for the Kentucky Derby; for a blanket of red roses are draped over the winning horse. To mimic the winning blanket, red roses and white carnations are arranged in Mint Julep cups and supports the overall table decor color scheme. For an added accessory, an elaborate navy hat with pearls, lace and tulle reflects the lavish style that well-connected and famous women wear during this event.

LIZ BUSHONG, LINDEE KILDARE, AND NATALIE FAUNCE-DAYTIME BLUERIDGE –WSLS- ROANOKE, VA. HOSTS

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off to the races! It’s Derby Day! Put on your fancy hat and gather around the table to celebrate this southern event with family and friends as you witness the “most exciting two minutes in sports” a Run for the Roses …the Kentucky Derby! Hold your horses, you don’t have to live in Kentucky to celebrate this festive southern tradition that takes place at Churchill Downs the first weekend in May. At the Derby, spectators line the infield inside the track to enjoy finger foods and Mint Juleps at individual small parties and receptions. Celebrate in style in your own infield-backyard with an easy but elegant table spread that your guests will enjoy. At the starting line of this food event, silver makes a real statement as serving pieces. It wouldn’t be the Derby without silver platters, plates and cups. Don’t have silver or silver plated pieces? Classic white dinnerware can be used or intermingled with a few silver pieces.

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For this party, stay on track with southern traditional fare like Mini Hot Brown’s, Kentucky Derby Bars and the infamous Mint Juleps. This food fare will be gone in a split second so make sure you provide several appetizers and other southern favorites like pimento cheese sandwiches and fried chicken strips with dipping sauce. The Mini Hot Brown’s are served with small rounds of crusty bread toasted with butter and stacked with melted cheddar cheese, cooked peppered bacon, and smoked turkey breast. As a garnish for this appetizer, a thin sliced Roma tomato with parley appeals to the eye. These can be served warm or cold depending on your preference. The Kentucky Derby Bars have a solid filling with toasted pecans and mini chocolate chips making this graham cracker crust dessert sweet and rich. While mingling and munching on these delicious bites, sip on the frosty Cucumber Mint Julep. A twist on the traditional bourbon filled julep is the Cucumber Mint flavor. Seedless English cucumbers are mixed with mint simple syrup and pure vanilla extract. Lemon lime soda or Perrier is added and poured over frozen mint ice cubes making this julep refreshing on a hot day. In true Derby style, serve Mint Juleps in a silver cup with a skewered ruffled English Cucumber slice. Pretty and Delicious!


Have you noticed how skittish horse’s are as trainers attempt to load the horse at the starting gates? Some trainers will use goats as companion animals to help calm their horses. Don’t be surprised if you see a goat around the barns or at the track of the Derby. The common phrase, “don’t let them get your goat“ was coined in the 1700’s pre-Derby and meant your horse was suddenly upset, agitated or difficult to handle. With that in mind don’t let this shindig “get your goat” hosting a Derby party is a lot of fun! Your guests will remember this Blue-grass party. Go for the Triple Crown and host the party three years in a row to represent three consecutive wins for the victorious Thoroughbred. Yield: 24 appetizers

As a jockey straddles the saddle and barely touches the horse, he flies out of the starting gate like lightening, the race is on! So grab your fancy hat, make some Mint Juleps, and then go for the Triple Crown! All bets are on! Your party will be the winning ticket. https://homeschoolheaven.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/dont-let-them-get-your-goat/

Helping you Make a Statement, Make it Sassy and Make it Yours!®

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Mini Hot Browns INGREDIENTS 6 slices white bread with crust removed and both sides toasted 4 tablespoons butter, melted 6 slices cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled ¼ pound deli smoked turkey, thin sliced, cut into bite sized pieces 12 sliced Roma tomatoes, cut in half 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, salt and pepper ¼ cup chopped parsley INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400. Brush both sides of white bread with butter, remove crusts, and cut in 4- triangles on baking sheet. Bake 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut cheddar cheese into 4-triangles. Place cheese triangle and bacon bits on toast; layer 2 turkey pieces and one cut tomato slice on each toast point. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley and finely grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6-8 servings

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Cucumber Mint Julep Spritzer INGREDIENTS 3 English cucumbers-divided 1 cup Mint Simple Syrup (recipe follows) 8 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups lemon-lime soda or lemon Perrier Crushed ice- mint cubes

GARNISH Mint leaves Cucumber ribbons

MINT SIMPLE SYRUP (Make one day ahead) 1- cup sugar 1- cup water

24 large mint leaves, rinsed & divided MINT ICE CUBES (Make one day ahead) 2 cups water 10 mint leaves 2 ice cube trays

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ICE CUBES To make Mint ice cubes: In small microwave bowl, microwave 2 cups water and 10 mint leaves. Brew 5-6 minutes. Discard mint and pour minted water into ice cube tray. Freeze until solid.

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Kentucky Derby Bars CRUST INGREDIENTS 3 ¼ cups crushed graham crackers ½ cup butter, melted ½ cup sugar 1 egg white

FILLING INGREDIENTS 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar ½ cup light corn syrup

½ cup dark corn syrup ¼ cup butter, melted 3 large eggs 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup all purpose flour 2 cups chopped pecans 1 (12 ounce) package mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 350. Line 10 x 14 or 9 x 13 inch pan with aluminum foil, spray foil with cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine crackers, sugar, butter and egg white. Using a fork stir to blend. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, set aside to cool.

Prepare Filling: In large mixing bowl, add brown sugar, syrups, butter, eggs, vanilla, salt and flour, stir to blend. Add pecans and chocolate chips. Pour into prepared crust. Bake 35-40 minutes or until the INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINT JULEP center is firm. Cover baking dish with foil the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Line a medium bowl with cheesecloth allow excess cloth to extend over the bowl Finely grate 2 cucumbers over cheesecloth, Bring edges of cheesecloth together to enclose cucumber and squeeze cheesecloth over the bowl to extract juice. (Makes one cup) In a large pitcher, add mint Liz Bushong is an expert in the three-dimensional art of entertaining. simple syrup to cucumber juice. Add vanilla and soda. Stir to combine. Pour over crushed mint ice She transforms simple dining occasions into beautiful and memorable cubes. Garnish with sprig of mint. moments by adding a touch of her own “sassy” style. For the past several years Liz been entrusted to decorate the White House for several To make Mint Simple Syrup: In small saucepan combine sugar and water, bring to a boil, stirring Holidays. She is a featured monthly guest chef/designer on Daytime constantly. Remove from heat and add 10 mint leaves. Brew 5-6 minutes. Remove and discard mint Tri-cities, Daytime Blue Ridge and other television shows. Liz is the leaves. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. author of the Just Desserts and Sweets & Savories cookbook as well as a contributing writer for VIPSEEN and Bella Magazine. See Recipes & Garnish with mint leaves and cucumber ribbons. Use mandolin to make ribbon lengths of cucumber. Ideas: lizbushong.com and social media. Accordion pleat cucumbers on a small wooden skewer. www.vipseenmag.com | april 2017

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CENTERPIECE

CAROL AND PAUL BURK (SENIOR CENTER BOARD MEMBER/DANCE COMMITTEE)

The Sweetheart Ball

NADINE AND SHANE MCMACIM

PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER

Residents from across the Tri-Cities came out to Memorial Park Community Center to enjoy a night of dancing and fun at the Senior Center ’s Sweetheart Ball held in early February. The event was sponsored by Tetrick Funeral Services. Food City catered the event and Deb Fogle, along with her staff at MPCC, worked tirelessly to make sure guests had an amazing experience. Volunteers like Jo Willems, who chairs the advisory council at the Senior Center, came out to give their time and effort for the Sweetheart Ball.

NORMA AND RICHARD TETRICK (OWNERS, TETRICK FUNERAL HOME)

JO WILLEMS (SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL)

Mountain States Health Alliance Heart and Soul Program also partnered with the Senior Center for the dance. It encourages people over the age 60 to get moving and stay healthy. Director Deborah Lowery says it was a natural fit, especially during February, which is National Heart Month. Laura Graham with Tetrick Funeral Services made sure everyone had a fun time, and helped crown the king and queen of the Sweetheart Ball Those winners were chosen by a random drawing. Lollie Surratt and Jim Philyaw took home the crowns. Music was provided by the Jerry Pierce Night Life Band. Proceed from this event will be used to fund upcoming senior center dances.

LOLLIE SURRATT AND JIM PHILYAW

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VIRGINIA HUGHES AND LANA BENNETT

JERRY PIERCE NIGHT LIFE BAND


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BRISTOL THE VIRGINIAN GOLF CLUB

AMY BARKER-PHILLIPS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF GIRLS, INC., MARY SHRADER, EVENT SPONSOR, AND BAMBI AKARD, EVENT CHAIR

WHITNEY WRIGHT

JOY FULKERSON AND JULIA WILLIAMS

Cocktails & Cute Handbags PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY

Girls Incorporated of Bristol hosted their 6th annual Cocktails & Cute Handbags event on February 25th. It was held at the gorgeous The Virginian Golf Club and included both a silent and live auction. Guests were able to bid on designer purses, accessories, luggage, and even passes to Disney World! All the handbags and packages were donated by people in the community in support of Girls Inc. Attendees could also purchase raffle tickets to win a beautiful Louis Vuitton handbag donated by Joan Gregory. The fundraiser would not have been complete without the cake, cupcakes, and cake pops that were made to resemble designer handbags!

SHANNON GAY AND ALICE GREEN

ALLIE CARRIER AND AUDREY BIERBAUM

“This event would not have been possible without Mary Shrader and Bambi Akard,” said Amy Barker-Phillips, the president and CEO of Girls Inc. of Bristol. Along with Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Nicewonder and Wells Fargo, Mary and Brian Shrader were the major event sponsors, and Bambi Akard was the chair of this year ’s event. This unique event has quickly become the most popular and the most profitable fundraiser that Girls Inc. has all year. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to benefit Girls Incorporated of Bristol whose mission is to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

TIFFANY BOROWSKI AND BRANDI TAYLOR

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PURSE-SHAPED CAKE AND CAKE POPS

CHANNING THOMAS AND BAMBI AKARD

MELANIE HARRISON DAVIS AND JEN HARMON


ANNETTE TUDOR, TONI ARNOLD, JENNIFER COX, AND NIKI FIELDER

ENJOYING COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE!

MARY KENNEDY AND SCOTT PATERSON, AUCTIONEER

CINDY CHILDERS AND AMY BARKER-PHILLIPS

CATHY MONTGOMERY, MARY ANN BLESSING, MELANIE RAGAN, AND PATTI CATRON

KIM SORENSEN AND SANDY MCGLOTHLIN

JODY, LINDA, AND KELLY

FAYE JESSEE AND DEBBIE FARRELL

A GIRLS’ NIGHT FOR GIRLS, INC.!

TALIYAH BURKS AND SHAUNA MCKINNON

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JONESBOROUGH JONESBOROUGH VISITORS CENTER

MATHEW AND MARY GRACE WOOTEN, OWNERS OF SIMPLE ELEGANCE BRIDAL SHOW

LAUREN HOOKS MODELS SEVERAL GOWNS FOR ROSE HILL BRIDAL

HEIDI SHOUN AND KIMBERLY JONES FROM FOOD CITY OF JONESBOROUGH FLORIST

PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER

Simple Elegance Bridal Show owners Mathew and Mary Grace Wooten offer brides a more intimate look at wedding options while using new trends in offering up services.

STEPHANIE AND TODD DAVIS OF ROSE HILL WEDDINGS

MOE’S ORIGINAL BARBEQUE

Tennessee’s oldest town hosted the event at the Jonesborough Visitors Center where vendors could mingle with perspective brides to show how they could enhance their happy occasion. “Simple Elegance is different because here the brides have a chance to go around and talk with each person here. It’s not just coming up to a table and grabbing the information and moving on. They have a chance to really spend time at each place and talk to them.”, says Mathew Wooten. Wooten also said the show offered something different. Rose Hill Weddings bridal shop had live models at the show to pose and walk around the venue to show off some of their latest offerings. Hair and Makeup were supplied by other vendors at the show. This allowed future brides to get a look at the latest in bridal fashion trends.

TREADWAY TRAVEL STAFF WITH AWARD WINNER AUTUMN MILLER OF A $700 GIFT CERTIFICATE TOWARD TRAVEL

Several area bakeries were on hand showing off their beautiful cakes in all sorts of designs, and Moe’s Barbeque for those needing a caterer for the big day. The best part, they all brought a variety of samples to try. Many venues were on hand for the bride to choose just the right spot to say their vows, Food City’s floral department brought an array of floral arrangements that would please any bride-to-be, and photographers from Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee displayed their amazing images of wedding photography. Rose Hill Wedding Chapel was on hand with their one-stop bridal shopping. Rose Hill Weddings not only has a Chapel and event area, but also does flowers, tuxedo rental, reception space, and now has a bridal shop. 66

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TERRI OGG AND BARBARA SMITH

MORGAN ELISENBY AND JESSICA BOGGS



Adulthood. There’s so much that nobody warned me about. I’ve been an adult for almost sixteen (okay, sixteen plus ten) years and I’m still being slapped in the face every single day with the exasperating realities of adulthood. We all may not agree on everything, but I think we can all agree that being an adult is super stressful. I’m not sure when it happened, but at some point, even the simplest of tasks became stressful. Heck, you can’t even swipe your debit card at the grocery store without being asked a thousand questions. “Did you find everything you needed?” Yes. “Is $138.46 okay?” Yes. “Do you want cash back?” No. “Do you want to give a dollar to help the less fortunate?” “NO! I just want you to take my money so I can leave already!” Why can’t anything be simple anymore? I’ll be the first to admit that some of my stress comes from my own competitive nature. It’s difficult not to be stressed out all the time when you see everything in life as a competition. For example, if you and I pull up to the pharmacy or the bank drive thru at the same time, whether you know it or not, we are in a competition. In my mind, the person whose wheels move first wins. For a natural competitor like me, every activity is a contest, but that also means everyday is full of stress. I’d love to be able to sit down with VIPSEEN readers and hear what crazy things in life stress you out, but let’s be honest; this is not an interactive publication. So, I decided to count down my list of top 10 stressors.

The Problem With Adulthood

Love, Beth

#10. Store security. I’ve never stolen a thing in my life, but when I make eye contact with a store security guard, I start to sweat and feel somewhat like a criminal. #9. Awkward moments. When someone randomly breaks into song in public, when I respond to a person who is actually talking into their Bluetooth, saying goodbye to someone only to realize you’re both walking the same direction, or waving to someone and realizing they weren’t actually waving at you – these are all examples of awkward moments that stress me out. I’m way to immature to handle awkward moments graciously, so I tend to break into uncontrollable laughter. #8. Thank you notes. I’m a huge procrastinator, so thank you notes hang like a ball and chain around my leg. My mother instilled in me the importance of writing them, it’s just that the procrastinator in me makes thank you notes a major source of stress. Can we just start texting “TY” instead of having to actually use paper and a postage stamp? #7. Going to the dentist. I always feel like a huge failure when I go to the dentist, because they always point out something I could have done better. I didn’t floss enough. I should brush longer. I need a crown (as if I didn’t already know that). A trip to the dentist is a stress-filled semi annual reminder of all my shortcomings. #6. When someone asks me what I am doing this weekend. Why do they want to know? Are they going to ask me to do something I don’t want to do? Something like helping them move or babysitting their demon kids for the weekend? Open-ended questions totally stress me out. #5. Ordering online. What size? Will it fit? What if I have to return it? I’ll never return it, because returning is way too much trouble. Too much pressure, so it’s best just to suck it up and head to the store to shop. #4. Talking to techie people on the phone. I don’t understand their lingo and I’m afraid they’ll realize I’m an idiot when it comes to anything that plugs into the wall or operates via the interwebs. #3. Sick people spreading germs. There’s a good reason I’m not a nurse. Germs freak me out. So, if you have a cold, please do not touch me or enter my personal space. If you have pink eye, please stay home until you no longer have it. Pink eye is terrifying and the thought of actually contracting it stresses me out to no end. #2. Helping kids with homework. Want to know what people in hell are doing right now? Helping kids work Common Core math problems. #1. High expectations. Life is hard enough without everyone expecting greatness of us everyday. Some days I amaze myself, other days I walk around with toilet paper stuck to my shoe. We’re all only human. So, the best advice I have for you is this: Keep your spirits high and you expectations low, so you’ll always be happy and everything above mediocrity will be seen as a blessing.

Beth is a wife to Stephen, mother of 2 boys, and business owner who is passionate about Jesus. She likes the color orange, good grammar, and junk food; she detests misspelled words, laziness, and mouth noises of all kinds. She is also passionate about helping people create residual income by working part time from home. www.bethstreet.myrandf.com


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KINGSPORT FLIGHT ATHLETIC ACADEMY

NIGHT OWL CIRCUS ARTS OWNER CRAIG LEWIS SHOWS US MOVES ON THE SILKS

KAY NEWELL ON THE SILKS

VICTORIA CUNNINGHAM, OWNER OF FLIGHT ATHLETIC ACADEMY

Night Owl Circus

Arts Grand Opening PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER

Market Street in Kingsport is turning warehouse space into new businesses for top sports and fitness facilities and many other exciting ventures. 625 East Market Street is the latest of these businesses. Flight Athletic Academy will share a space with Red Dragon Kenpo Martial Arts and Night Owl Circus Arts in this renovated warehouse. LAUREN WIRISK

MATTHEW HOPKINS BRINGS DAUGHTER SKY HOPKINS TO TAKE AERIAL SILKS CLASSES

Night Owl Circus Arts offers a variety of different classes like juggling, tumbling for adult beginners, aerial flexibility, and aerial silks for beginners through advanced. Victoria Cunningham of Flight Athletic will offer all levels of gymnastics classes, and Night Owl owner Craig Lewis says they will offer their classes to anyone, but adults are their primar y customer base. Lewis has been operating a Johnson City location, but thinks it will be an asset to Kingsport. “No one is doing anything like this here and we just thought it would be a great way to reach more people with what we do,” says Lewis. Silks seem to be the highlight for most gathered at the facility. It’s an upper body strength, flexibility, and cardio workout all at once, but it looks like art with the aerial moves and the flowing silks.

JESSICA WILLIAMS, LAUREN WIRISK, AND RHIANNA SMITH

DANTE LUBECKE AND BRITTANY MCCLELLAN

If you’re interested in trying out an aerial silks class, your first class is just $10, and you can sign up online at NightOwlCircusArts.com. These classes are open to all skill levels, and no previous experience is required!

STEPHANIE SCOFIELD AND MICHELE CUNNINGHAM

BRIANNA HILL, KAY NEWELL, AND KAYLA EGGLESTON

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KINGSPORT FARMER’S MARKET

CEEGEE AND JEFF MCCORD WELCOMING THE CROWD TO THE BIRTHDAY BASH!

JEFF FLEMING SPOKE ABOUT KINGSPORT’S HISTORY

FOOD CITY IN FRONT OF THEIR MASTERPIECE

A Birthday Party 100 Years in the Making! PHOTOGRAPHY BY TARA HODGES, ANGELICA ARES, AND CRYSTAL CARTER | STORY SUBMITTED

On March 2, Kingsport celebrated its 100th birthday in a style all its own! Thousands of residents, city officials and even a few centenarians came together to celebrate our city ’s centennial and see it into the next 100 years! The birthday celebration included many fun stations for attendees like carousel rides, official centennial book signings, rock painting and signing your name on a swatch for the centennial quilt. Food City on Clinchfield constructed a 6-foot-tall birthday cake, complete with 200 pounds of icing and a ‘100’ on the top layer. Over 1000 cupcakes were served to attendees! Lining the Farmer’s Market walls were 10 ‘Walk through Kingsport History’ stations, helping residents remember how far our city has come and how far our city will go in the future.

SENATOR JON LUNDBERG READ THE STATE PROCLAMATION

“People came to Kingsport for one reason – the opportunity to build a better future for themselves and their families in a community where everyone was a newcomer and your race, ethnicity or religion didn’t seem matter as much as your willingness to work hard,” said City Manager Jeff Fleming. Seven centenarians have been with the city since its beginning and four were able to join us at the birthday celebration. Sarah Louise Dickson Hawk, Josephine Morrison, Gladys Paladino and Violet Yates were the stars of the celebration and helped everyone sing happy birthday to Kingsport! The next city signature centennial event will be July 4th in downtown Kingsport. For more information on July 4th and Kingsport’s history, visit www.kingsport100.org.

BIRTHDAY CAKE CREATED BY FOOD CITY

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HAROLD CHILDRESS OF HAMLETT DOBSON FUNERAL HOME LEAD PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CURRENT MAYOR JOHN CLARK (FAR RIGHT) AND FORMER KINGSPORT MAYORS

BOB MILLER RECOGNIZED CENTENARIANS


KINGSPORT BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE 100 YEARS OLD

PICKLE THE FLYING PIG (JESSIE ODUM) WITH BRIAN CARTER

KANDICE OVERBAY AND BRITTANY MOORE

HALEY CULBERTSON AND OLIVIA OLIVE (ABINGDON OLIVE OIL COMPANY)

GAIL COLE AND LINDA CALVERT ARE PART OF THE KINGSPORT 100 VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

CENTENARIAN GLADYS PALADINO - SHE’S 105!

JOAN WOODS, JANICE HILL, AND SUZIE HILL

BETH ESTEP, BONNIE MACDONALD, AND LUCY FLEMING

VIOLET YATES IS ONE OF THE CENTENARIANS HONORED

KATHY AND BILL MOORE WITH RONNIE HAMMONDS

PAT TURNER, CAROLYN FOX, AND BRENDA WHITE WRIGHT (CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER)

MARY HAMILTON WITH ELLIANA AND SCOTT DURANT

MISS KINGSPORT TENNESSEE OUTSTANDING TEEN DESIRAY BACON AND MISS SULLIVAN COUNTY NICOLE DALTON

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KINGSPORT STUDIO BREW

TOOLS OF THE TRADE!

ALINE BACKES FROM ABINGDON, ARTIST

“MISCHIEVOUS SOLSTICE” – ARTIST, AUBRIE GOODNOE

Fine Art Series – Painting the Body Canvas

PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY

Studio Brew hosted a Fine Art event on Saturday, February 4th. Five renowned artists worked with five models to paint a design on human canvases to represent five artisan crafted beers. The artists worked with sponges, brushes and airbrushes to create head to toe creations representing the five beers elected, “Mosaic Sunset”, “Czardust”, “Winter Solstice”, “Dancing Monk” and “Easy Rider”.

ERICH ALLEN: MASTER BREWER AND OWNER

MODEL, LYDIA MCKENNA

The event opened to ticket holders at 4:00 so that the public could observe the intricate detail involved in each art piece. At 6:00, guests received a flight of all five beers, paired with food designed by Studio Brew’s chefs.

ARTIST, TIFFANY BECKLER OF SEASON 3 SKIN WARS, WITH “MOSAIC SUNSET”

WORKING ON THE EYES!

MODEL, LEAH GIBSON

“CZARDUST” REN ALLEN AND KANNAN RASIAH


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