August 7, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com Now offering onlinePAGE A1 auction services Fountain City Auction for all of your auction needs (865)604-3468 fountaincityauction.com FREE Take One! August 7, 2017 Mayor Burchett announces Congress run By Mike Steely [email protected] said. The candidate went Knox County Mayor Tim on to talk about energy Burchett has been waiting independence, free in the wings of the political market solutions to health theatre for Congressman care, and said it’s time to John Duncan Jr. to decide stop paying our enemies if he will seek re-elec- and sometimes friends for tion. The long-term con- their oil. gressman, who followed The county mayor his father into that office, reminded the crowd that announced last week that he has served without a he will not run again. tax increase and talked Mayor Tim Burchett, who about medical and mental has teased the press and health needs of military public that he was going to veterans. run for either the U. S. Con- “Too much government gress or the U. S. Senate, is the problem, folks, and has been ready for some more government is not time to announce his can- the solution,” he said. didacy for Congress. He “Our founders created made the announcement the United States House of Saturday morning at Volun- Representatives in Article teer Market #3 on Western 1 of the Constitution. The Avenue. house was created before “It’s time somebody put the Senate. It was created Americans and Tennesse- to represent the people, ans first. They’re sure not the farmers, the laborers, doing that in Washington,” the small business owners Burchett told the large – people we call blue collar crowd made up by elect- workers. People who in ed officials, veterans, and 2017 go to work every day citizens. with their names on their “It’s time we bring our shirts,” Burchett told the Photo by Mike Steely men and women home supporters. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett fist bumps a supporter following his announcement Saturday that he’s running for from the Middle East,” he Continued on page 3 U.S. Congress. A couple hundred supporters turn out for the event at Vol Market # 2 on Western Avenue. School Board Why are sidewalks so delays action important to neighborhoods? on revising By Mike Steely discipline policy [email protected] By Pete Gawda The Metropolitan Plan- After months of discussion on the topic ning Commission is urging of revising the board policy on misbehavior both the city of Knoxville and and disciplinary actions, the Knox County Knox County to require side- Board of Education, at their Monday eve- walks in any new subdivision ning work session, decided to delay any development. Some develop- action at this time. ers are including sidewalks in As a result of lengthy discussion, the the plans they present. The board recognized that it would not be emphasis on “Walkability” in possible for the proposed policy change the city is growing and Mayor to go into effect before school starts on Madeline Rogero included August 7. Therefore they decided to delay nearly $3 million in her budget its implementation until the beginning of in addition to the funds left the following school year. That would give over from last year for other school officials ample time to consider sidewalks. proposed revisions and present them to Monday Mayor Rogero cut the board for approval well in advance of Photo by Mike Steely. the ribbon on the extension of the beginning of the next school year. the $382,000 sidewalk along Mayor Madeline Rogero (center) is joined by city staff and South Knoxville residents in cutting At previous meetings, when considering Young High Pike connecting the ribbon officially opening the extension of the Young High Pike sidewalk, connecting the neigh- this policy change, the board had looked that neighborhood with Chap- borhood to Chapman Highway. at defining different levels of misbehavior man Highway. She announced and disciplinary procedures and disciplin- five other major sidewalk proj- ary options for each level of misbehavior. ects that should begin within Other projects, such as the confirmed for The Focus that “enhance livability.” A faith based community organization, the month. Cedar Lane sidewalk that will the MPC “may recommend and “People can leave the car at JusticeKnox, has expressed much interest The projects planned for connect Pratt Road to Sterchi the commission may require” home and shop and sidewalks in this issue. During the public comment this fiscal year include Glea- Road along the south side of sidewalks in some new subdi- improve retail in the sale of time, Ron Webster, a spokesman for that son Drive between Downtown the busy connector street, are visions in Knox County. Green homes,” she said. group said his organization had no com- West Boulevard and Bearden planned. Authorized in 2014, said the recommendation is Jim Hagerman, Director ment at that time but would issue a writ- High School; Palmetto Road the project should be accept- based on where the subdi- of Engineering, spoke brief- ten comment. between Western Avenue ing bids this summer for the vision is being planned, and ly about some of the difficul- Mike McMillan commented on the policy and London Drive; Buffat Mill 2,100 foot length. It replaces take into account whether or ties in building the sidewalk, change he promoted on Code of Behavior Road between Whittle Springs a foot path that local neigh- not it is in an area of “paren- such as having to build a new and Discipline which has wording forbid- and Bridalwood Drive; Atlan- bors use to reach the busi- tal responsibility” and pedes- drainage system there and ding any type of discrimination based on tic Avenue between Pershing nesses along Cedar Lane and trian needs. the challenges of the slopes “race, creed, color, national origin, religion Street and North Broadway Merchants Drive. Rogero called the Young in the neighborhood. or sex.” If a school system employee is and Wilson Avenue between Gerald Green, Executive High Pike sidewalk extension Dawn Distler, director of found guilty of such action, the proposed South Chestnut Street and Director of the Metropoli- an “important link” for the South Harrison Street. tan Planning Commission, community and said sidewalks Continued on page 4 Continued on page 2

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It has been sands of customers, and 11 Having built a business over 35 the law to drive that $25,000.00 an honor to watch him serve and years spent serving the people of years of long days filled with hard around without doesn’t get lead our community over the years. the 21st District in the Tennes- work that began well before sun- having it? you very far in Since his announcement I’ve been see House of Representatives rise, I understand what it means to Tennessee paying for medi- overwhelmed and humbled by the have taught me the value of con- pour blood, sweat, and tears into Code Annotated By Jedidiah cal expenses and flood of contacts I’ve received from sistently applying conservative (T.C.A.) Title 55, McKeehan treatments. people encouraging me to fill the principles in every area of life. a mission that lives or dies by how attorneyknoxville@ Chapter 12 is gmail.com If someone is void that will be left by his depar- Anyone can talk like a conser- well it serves others. Having had to titled, “Financial driving around ture. In light of this encourage- vative. What we need is some- dive into that work at an early age Responsibility,” and discuss- without insurance and they ment and after much prayer, today one who’s going to act like one. in order to provide for my family, I es what is required. get pulled over for speeding, I am announcing the organization We don’t need more empty rheto- understand what it means to sac- T.C.A. 55-12-102 states and they are not able to pro- of a campaign for Tennessee’s ric. DC is filled with enough hot air rifice ease, comfort, and short- that “proof of financial duce proof of insurance, they Second Congressional District. already. Nor do we need politicians term goals for the benefit, security, responsibility” means: a will be cited for violating the We live in serious times that who have little or no experience and prosperity of others. Having policy with a limit of not less “financial responsibility” stat- require serious leadership. Health building anything of substance been blessed by God with a wife than $25,000.00 for bodily ute that requires they have care is in critical condition, we’re in the real world. DC is already of 33 years and three children injury to or death of 1 person, the above-listed amount of in dire need of immigration reform, loaded with those, too. What we to raise through often lean, hard not less than $50,000.00 for insurance. and our fiscal house is a disaster, need now is solid, serious con- times, I appreciate the necessity bodily injury to or death of 2 So what’s the lesson here? leaving our children and grandchil- servative leadership and charac- of healthy families to our culture. or more persons in any 1 Get insurance! dren buried under a mountain of ter that’s been shaped and tested I enter this race inspired accident, and not less than debt. While these challenges are through real world experience. by a passion to help secure a $10,000.00 for damage to Jedidiah McKeehan is an daunting, they can be overcome When a presumed candidate better, brighter future for the property in any 1 accident. attorney practicing in Knox through solid, consistent, and seri- publicly speculates about “which So, if someone has mini- County and surrounding ous conservative leadership. office to run for next”, they model people, families, and busi- mum auto insurance cover- counties. He works in many As a small businessman, I’ve an attitude that most hard work- nesses of East Tennessee. age in Tennessee, they will areas, including criminal, per- experienced the catastrophic ing Tennesseans find repugnant. I look forward to the campaign have a policy that meets the sonal injury, landlord-tenant, failure of Obamacare on many We don’t need another politician ahead and the opportunity to fight above numbers. If some- probate, and estate plan- levels. I am determined to see looking for the next place to land for a vision that celebrates the one with a state minimum ning. Visit attorney-knoxville. it repealed and, once it’s gone, in a career loaded with political values of the hard working people policy crashes in to you, their com for more information I promise to do everything in my experience but lacking any private who make East Tennessee great. insurance will only pay you about this legal issue and $25,000.00, and then you’re other legal issues. School Board delays Council supports pay raise on first vote By Mike Steely [email protected] this office.” vote with no one oppos- Four different build- action on revising Vice Mayor Grieve said ing the idea. Aside from ing renovations were A few minutes before his constituents were sur- their salary, current coun- approved for payments “in discipline policy the Knoxville City Council prised there hasn’t been a cil members also receive Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes.” Cont. from page 1 spent. Superintendent of meeting Tuesday Council- raise and suggested that $10,000 each year in “dis- Those included Twofold Schools Bob Thomas said it man Nick Pavlis told The maybe future raises should cretionary funds” which Purchase GP for 1150 policy change calls for ter- was up to the discretion of Focus he was hoping to be developed on a scale or they may use to donate to McCalla Avenue and 701 mination. McMillan said it each principal. Chair Patti get at least five votes for a percentage based on the local causes. World’s Fair Park Drive; his intent that the board go Bounds Lou Bounds urged a motion he was present- mayor’s salary. In other action Grieve Orange Knoxville Cumber-Cont. from page 1 on record that they would other officials to donate ing to increase the pay of “We want people who moved to change the date land LLC for 2223 Cumber- not tolerate discrimina- unused campaign funds to future members. will want to do the job. of a hearing on short-term land Avenue; and Smith tion in any fashion. He also the school system. The increase would not There’s a lot of responsi- rentals and move that dis- and Hammaker Enterpris- stressed that no action In his report Thomas take place until December, bility and action required,” cussion to August 29. He es for 901 East Summit would be taken until the announced that Andrea 2019, so no current coun- Palmer said. had vowed some action on Hill Drive. person has been proven Guy had been named the cil member would bene- Mayor Madeline Roger the matter before he and A contract with Temple, guilty. 2017 Tennessee Histo- fit. Councilman-at-Large called the action “looking four other members leave Inc. was approved for Jennifer Owen suggest- ry Teacher of the Year. He Marshall Stair, who was forward” and added, “This the body due to term limits. $320,000 to update the ed that the second read- also announced that Alisha on vacation with family, is says a lot about this coun- The matter goes back to city’s school zone flashing ing of a proposed policy Hinton had been named opposed to the idea. Pavlis cil.” the planning commission beacon system. change on personnel files principal at Sequoya Hills didn’t get his five votes; he Stair, who told The Focus to be discussed and then They also voted to be tabled. Elementary School. She got all eight votes. last week that he would be sent back to council. approval of site prepara- State Representative comes to the school system The motion, sponsored out of town during the first The council also voted tion and demolition of the Harry Brooks recently after two years at Grace by Council members vote commented, “The to authorize the mayor Walter P. Taylor Homes site announced his donation Christian Academy. Prior to Pavlis, Brenda Palmer, ordinance says the cur- to create a new Depart- along McConnell Street, of unused campaign funds that Hinton has served as Mark Campen and Duane rent salary is not adequate ment of Employee Bene- Kenner Avenue and Martin to the schools in his dis- principal at Sequoya Hills Grieve, saw brief com- “economic incentive” for fits and Risk Management. Luther King Jr. Avenue, as trict. Tony Norman asked for three years. ments from three mem- “qualified individuals” to They also voted to rezone part of the Five Points Revi- how the money would be bers. The change, which serve on Council. I strongly property on Deane Hill talization plan. The agree- would amend Ordinance disagree. I believe current- Drive and Gerald R. Ford ment with KCDC will cost O-575-97, will face a ly we have a diverse group Street from Office to Gen- about $1.7 million. second reading apparently of people serving on Coun- eral Commercial, autho- East Tennessee Qual- during the council’s August cil all of whom I consider rize $4,400 in monthly ity Growth was allotted 15 meeting. very qualified. In addition, rent for a multi-bay auto- $25,000 to carry on the “It’s been 20 years since there are currently 30 can- motive shop building to work of PlanET as the con- an adjustment in salary for didates for 5 seats. I have Shirley Fields for an extra veying organization and council members,” Pavlis not met with all the candi- five months, and approve Mayor Rogero was autho- said. ”It’s expensive to hold dates, but the ones I have a $66,932 agreement with rized to execute a lease office.” He said the raise met with I would certainly the Tennessee Chiefs of with Tennessee Valley from $17,000 to $20,000 consider qualified.” Police to coordinate the Agricultural and Industrial per year will give “working The approval of the first Internet Crimes Against Fair, Inc. persons a chance to hold reading came on a voice Children investigations.

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McMillan of the Syracuse Teachers’ 65% of teachers surveyed the problem, saying, “The lavishing attention on stu- proposed that any person Association, recently wrote in the Santa Ana school less we are willing or able to dents for committing infrac- inside the system - - - teach- a letter saying the end district say the softening respond, the more they will tions.” Bruno concluded, er’s aide, teacher, adminis- result of the restorative of discipline in schools is control the classroom, the “the circles may unwitting- trator or even the superin- practices approach to dis- not working. hallways and the school” in ly allow already assertive tendent - - - found to have cipline has created a “sys- The Los Angeles Times comments made before the students to leverage their discriminated against any tematic inability to adminis- received numerous let- U. S. Commission on Civil social dominance even student on the basis of ter and enforce consistent ters to the editor question- Rights. Another teacher in further inside the class- race, gender, religion or consequences for violent ing the implementation of Oakland, California report- room.” sexual preference is to be and highly disruptive stu- restorative practices. One ed to the Christian Science And don’t assume every terminated. McMillan in dent behaviors” which “put citizen wrote, “the article Monitor that a student who violent act in a public school fact took it even farther, students and staff at risk on the Los Angeles Unified set another student’s hair is reported. An audit con- By Steve Hunley, stating any employee of the and make quality instruc- School District’s new dis- on fire went to a comfort- ducted by the State Comp- Publisher Knox County school system tion impossible.” Apparent- cipline policy, which focus- ing restorative talk rather troller’s office in New York [email protected] who has been found guilty ly in some school systems es more on ‘restorative jus- than facing a suspension. found fully one third of all of knowingly not reporting even threats against teach- tice’ and less on punish- Yet there are folks in the violent acts in 10 New York The Knox County Board any instance of discrimina- ers are ignored. One teach- ment, goes to the core of movement to implement City schools went unre- of Education has been sup- tion faces termination. That er in Los Angeles stated, “I why public education has restorative justice who hail ported. The Comptrol- posedly wrestling with a applies from the lowliest was terrified and bullied by so deteriorated.” The writer the system in Oakland as ler’s report found that over new policy for disciplining employee all the way to the a fourth-grade student.” plaintively posed a very a model for the program. 400 incidents that should students. The Board has superintendent of schools. She claimed the student interesting question: “If a A teacher in Portland was have been reported went been urged to adopt “restor- The McMillan amendment told her to “’Back off b - - teacher cannot maintain punched in the face by a undisclosed. School sys- ative policies”, which focus makes it virtually impossi- - h’. I told him to go to the discipline in the classroom, student, requiring a visit to tems have little incentive less on punishment than ble for anyone to cover up office and he said ‘No, b - - - and if disruptive misbehav- the emergency room, but to accurately report such welcoming those students any instance of discrimi- h, and no one can make me ior cannot be prevented, was advised by a supe- things, as underreporting who commit offenses once nation in our schools and go.” Another Los Angeles then how can any student rior not to press charges, gives the appearance of deemed appropriate for affords protection to stu- teacher sighed, “We now expect to learn?” noting how difficult it would safety. suspension with open arms dents. have a ‘restorative justice’ In Philadelphia, the talk- be for the student to over- The end result in many and attempting to reason McMillan’s achievement counselor, but we still have ing circles encouraged by come a criminal record. localities has been a grow- with them. Some of the deserves praise from the same problems. Kids the restorative practices The teacher, a woman, was ing number of private and people pushing these poli- those who worry about aren’t even suspended for approach, doesn’t seem told that being white and charter schools, a decision cies really wish to see most actual discrimination in fights or drugs.” The prob- to be working. One former the student a minority, she made by parents who were everything decriminalized our schools. It will prove lems have spread in Orange teacher complained stu- might have played a role in horrified by schools becom- and claim students of color to be an effective tool in County, California and are dents misbehave and then her own assault for holding ing less safe for their chil- are victims of inherent bias combating discrimination even worse in the Santa dare teachers and adminis- unconscious racial biases. dren and the learning envi- by the school system. The in the Knox County school Ana public schools where trators to remove them from Clearly, it’s not justice for ronment deteriorating rapid- notion of whether the stu- system. Still, the rush to authorities claim middle classrooms, knowing noth- all. ly. The same thing will likely dent in question has actu- adopt restorative practices school students routinely ing will happen to them. Evi- The message is not happen in Knox County, yet ally committed an offense is less about discrimination smoke pot in bathrooms. dently one student boast- hard to discern. Teach- it was Mike McMillan who is immaterial. than the concept of superi- According to the Orange ed to teacher Allen Zoll- er Paul Bruno, who spent actually expanded the cov- Board member Mike or rights. Nor has it had the County Register teachers man, “I’m going to torture time in the talking circles erage to protect many more McMillan actually went intended effect in school have been spit upon, pelted you. I’m doing this because required by restorative jus- students from real discrimi- to work and drafted an systems around the coun- with eggs, and even threat- I can’t be removed.” Zoll- tice practices, noted it “can nation. amendment that truly dealt try. Kevin Ahern, President ened with being stabbed. man readily acknowledged encourage misbehavior by Mayor Burchett announces Congress run Cont. from page 1 Sheriff Jim Berrong of Elementary and Bearden opposes her decisions. “There’s a reason House Blount County, State Rep- Middle and High Schools. The county mayor is mar- seats are on the ballot resentative Bill Dunn, and Burchett graduated from ried to Kelly Kimbell, and is every two years, because possibly State Senator the University of Tennes- noted for maintaining two these seats belong to the Dr. Richard Briggs. Repre- see with a degree in Edu- terms without a property people, not to any one can- sentative Jimmy Matlock cation and was elected, in tax increase and also for didate or elected official. of Lenoir City announced 1994, to the Tennessee the “Cash Mobs” he creat- They belong to you. If you Thursday that he will seek House where he served ed to help draw attention don’t like what’s happening the Republican nomina- two terms. In 1999 he was to the loss of customers in in Washington you can do tion. elected to the State Senate South Knox County when something about it before Dr. Joshua Williams, a psy - and served three terms. the Henley Bridge was it’s too late,” he said. chologist, has announced Burchett ran for Knox closed for repairs. More “That’s why I’m standing himself a Democrat can- County Mayor and defeat- recently he again created before you here today—to didate for Duncan’s seat ed Sheriff Tim Hutchison a “Cash Mob” to help and officially announce my can- and Renee Hoyos, Direc- in the Republican Primary, honor the late Alvin Frye’s Photo by Mike Steely. didacy for United States tor of the Tennessee Clean going on to easily defeat Fountain City Exxon. Congress and I ask for your Mayor Burchett was joined by his wife Kelly and daughter Water Network, may also a Democrat rival. He was A noted “tweeter” and continued prayers and your Isabel during his kick off to replace retiring Congressman seek that party’s nomina- easily re-elected and now fond of taking “selfies” support,” Burchett said. Jimmy Duncan. Burchett’s announcement drew a crowd of tion. A Democrat has not faces a term limit for that of him with other people, Burchett said it’s time supporters, other politicians and several elected city and held the 2nd District seat in office. A fiscally conserva- Burchett has been travel- somebody stood up for county officials. Congress since before the tive Republican, Burchett ing outside the county in our country instead of spe- Civil War. is nevertheless friends recent weeks speaking to cial interests and added, His not-so-surprising can- become a large Republican Burchett was born in with Knoxville’s Democrat- various groups without offi- “They’re sure not doing that didacy makes him the lead- field that could include Rev. 1964, the son of educa- ic mayor, Madeline Rogero, cially saying he’s in the race in Washington.” ing candidate in what may Chris Edmonds of Maryville, tors. He attended West Hills although he occasionally for congress. Board of education has short meeting By Pete Gawda They also approved the The August meeting of first reading of a policy pro- the Knox County Board of posed by Mike McMillan Education was short and that would call for the ter- harmonious. It lasted about mination of any school 30 minutes with very little system employee found Seymour Weight & Wellness discussion and only one guilty of discrimination. vote that was not unani- Board policies must pass Have More Glitz mous. two readings before they The board voted to post- take effect. and Glamour in pone the first reading of a The board also approved proposed board policy that various grants, donations Your Life! had been much discussed and contracts. in the past, Misbehavior During the public forum, Phentermine | Lipovite and Disciplinary Options. Persephone Webb, a This proposed policy is to At Wednesday’s meeting of the Knox County Board of spokesperson for the trans- Sound Nutritional Advice be sent back to the super- Education, Andrea Guy, tenth and eleventh grade teacher gender community, urged intendent who will solicit at Hardin Valley Academy, was recognized as the 2017 the board to treat transgen- comments from students, Tennessee History Teacher of the Year. To her right is der students the same as 216 Phoenix Court, Suite F staff and the communi- board chair Patti Bounds and to her left is Superintendent all other students including ty. These inputs are to be of Schools Bob Thomas. the use of gender affirming 865-573-0101 incorporated into a propos- names and pronouns and www.Facebook.com/sww2007 al to be presented to the 30 days the vote on a pro- dissenting vote on that equal access to gender board for consideration posed board policy change motion. spaces. 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Photo by Mike Steely. The city may bridge these roots along Cedar Lane to create a sidewalk that runs from Pratt Road to Sterchi Road, al- most half-a-mile. Pedestrians have worn a footpath from Rowan Road to the Pratt Road with many having to walk in the street to avoid the tree roots. Why are sidewalks so important to neighborhoods? Cont. from page 1 “one of our busiest inter- sections, served by three Knoxville Transit, told the bus routes.” gathering of neighbors and She said the area sup- officials that the sidewalk plies more than 21,000 will be welcomed by tran- transit riders each month. sit riders, describing the ”This is a great improve- area of Young High Pike ment for them,” Distler and Chapman Highway as said. Go Eagles! Have a Great Year!

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KHS alumni Old Knoxville High School includes famous folks By Mike Steely will be 80 senior apartments [email protected] What do a Pulitzer Prize By Mike Steely winning writer, a movie [email protected] director, a noted actor, and Walking through the hallways a former mayor of Knoxville of the old Knoxville High School have in common? brings back memories for any All of them attended older person who went to high Knoxville High School. school anywhere. The large facil- The list is impressive for a ity at 101 East Fifth Avenue has school that opened in 1910 and four buildings and is being con- closed in 1951. The majestic verted for senior living. old building, being repurposed Recently Knox Heritage invited as for senior living, is noted the public to see the progress for 13 state championships of the ongoing renovation there and two National Football and many of the former class- Championships in the rooms were open for visiting to 1930s. see the changes. Several have More than anything the high been reworked and the historic school, which had more than school building will soon house 2,500 students annually in its 80 senior citizens in what the heyday, produced the likes of developer says will be a “fun book and screen writer James place to live.” Agee. Clarence Brown, the Developer Rick Dover told the movie director, was also a crowd during the tour that the student there as were actor project may be completed and and singer John Cullum, opened in November. He said the award-winning actress Patricia old school is, “The least ambi- Photo by Mike Steely. Neal, and former Mayor Kyle tious of all the projects we’ve Old Knoxville High School is soon to be Senior Apartments and recently people of all ages toured the facility Testerman. done because the building is in in an event sponsored by Knox Heritage. Other notables also such a good shape.” attended Knoxville High Dover spoke briefly as did ownership to the city which put School including UT Coach Knox Heritage’s Kim Trent and the building up for bids and Dover Tommy Bartlett; former UT Kevin Murphey. Trent recognized took ownership. President Edward Boling; the many members and board The developer has pledged Harvey Broome, a lawyer of Knox Heritage and noted the to keep and maintain the instrumental in the formation organization’s work with Dover “Doughboy” statue in front of the of the Great Smoky Mountains on several other restoration building which honors World War National Park; and John Ward, projects. I soldiers. He told the visitors the “Voice of the Vols” from “We really need some more that displays about the history 1965 until 1999. ’gray‘ here,” she said of down- of the school will be placed as Mary Costa, the famous town and the growing number the Knoxville High School Alumni opera singer and actress, was of younger people moving to Association has preserved much also a student. Actor Jerome the revitalized city. Old Knox of the items and the building will Courtland, former chairman of High School sits just one block be open to the public for visits. the TVA Board Charles Dean, north of the Old City on North Dover said the residents will Airforce General Norman Broadway and East Fifth. have apartments equipped with Gaddis, real estate developer Three floors of the main build- a full kitchen and laundry. The Guilford Glazer, and novelist ing are being renovated. Some building will feature a full staff David Madden. of the former classrooms show and services, security, a restau- Other Knoxville High School indications of where the black- rant and lounge, a fitness center, alumni include Admiral boards were and a large safe an activities director, an inter- Maurice Weisner, scientist from the original school now active kitchen and even an art Robert Rochelle and actress graces one of the first rooms studio in the attic where the Sara O’Meara. on the main floor. Visitors could school’s indoor rifle range was see how the historic windows are located. being replaced or recovered, how “Each apartment is a little dif- the original woodwork has been ferent,” he said because each revealed from under 8 to 10 classroom was different from the coats of paint, and note several others. plaques that will remain honor- Dover said he didn’t know what ing former students, principals, the lease cost for apartments and city officials who authorized would be but pledged it would be the 1910 construction. “very reasonable, below market Actor John Cullum, in his 1948 Old Knoxville High School value.” Photo by Mike Steely. Knoxville High School photo, was a “city” school that went to “Preserve, restore and repur- and the noted actor in a recent county ownership when Knoxville pose in a first class manner,” The beginning of the historic Knoxville High School is told on this marble plaque in the front of the grand old school. photo. 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Photo by Mike Steely. By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo. Developer Rick Dover speaks as Knoxville Heritage’s com Kim Trent welcomes visitors to see the progress of the His distinguished restoration of Old Knoxville High School. Dover said the career path took the East project, which will have 80 apartments for senior citizens, Tennessee native from should be open for occupancy in November. Corryton to Memphis for education and training in the field of dentistry on his journey to becoming Old Knoxville a board certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist. He taught 13 years at The High School University of Tennessee and ten years at Oral Roberts University in will be 80 senior Tulsa, Oklahoma, before its closure. The next move took him south to apartments the Magnolia State--- Continued from page 1 Mississippi! projects in the Knoxville the former Tennessee Recruited by his friend, Picture of Dr. and Mrs. Perry McGinnis and Dr. Kenneth C. Crawley, from the area. The $15 million Supreme Court Building, Dr. John Hembree, Dr. archives of Perry and Carol McGinnis. dollar restoration of the Old The Farragut Hotel, the Perry McGinnis spent the Knoxville High School is but Pryor Brown Garage, next fourteen years at the I, as Dean, attempted with the State’s dental the Mississippi Dental one of the projects under- and South High School. University Medical Center to work very closely with community,” Perr y Association at Sandestin, way by Dover. Completed projects include in Mississippi. After Dr. the Association as well continued. “Too, the Florida, June 2001. It Dover Development is Northshore Senior Living, Hembree’s retirement, Dr. as with all the practicing number of graduates is the presentation of also working to repurpose Oakwood Senior Living, McGinnis was appointed dentists in the State,” from Mississippi’s dental a framed copy of the the Alexandria Inn in Oak Dean of the School of Perry recalled. “It was school gradually equalled cover of the Journal of Ridge, and River Oaks, Dentistry where he served the MDA, after all, that and exceeded the number The Mississippi Dental Lakewood Place and the nine years. While there, had a great influence of practicing dentists Association (MDA) that Carmichael Inn in Loudon Perry received a well- on the State legislators from other schools, honored Dr. and Mrs. County. deserved award that had to open that school in and those graduates Perry McGinnis as the Knox Heritage hosts only been given six times the mid-1970s. Even gradually assumed many retiring Dean and Dean’s “Behind the Scenes Tours” in the last 126 years. though there was a of the leadership roles Lady of the University for its members each “The Mississippi Dental brief period in which the in the Association. Still of Mississippi School spring and fall to projects Association’s (MDA) MDA supported closing today, dental and other of Dentistry. Making being restored in our area. Fellowship was one of the school, that time health professionals in the presentation is Dr. Founded in 1974 the non- the greatest honors for passed and we regained Mississippi remain some Kenneth C. Crawley, who profit organization is a part me. In our 14 years in their support with two of our closest and dearest was the President of of the East Tennessee Mississippi, both the successive Deans who friends.” the MDA and practicing Preservation Alliance that previous Dean of the were highly cognizant Perry and Carol share dentist from Columbia, serves 16 counties in the University of Mississippi of the importance of a treasured picture taken Mississippi. Knoxville region. School of Dentistry and a close relationship at the Annual Session of Move it or Lose it -Licensed & Insured- [email protected] 865-661-1215

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By Ray Hill [email protected]

Ridley Mitchell, the col- McAdoo, former Secretary orful congressman from of the Treasury during the Tennessee’s Fourth District, administration of President suddenly found himself Woodrow Wilson, presiden- embroiled in a debate with tial aspirant, and then U. fellow Representative John S. senator from California) J. Cochran of Missouri, an and others came from effective and acerbic speak- Tennessee and went to er. The topic was the seem- California.” ingly unimportant removal of “Tennessee is the center Bedford County in Mitchell’s of the world, my friends,” Congressional district to Ridley Mitchell said. “She the jurisdiction of the fed- has contributed not only of

eral court in Winchester, material wealth, but of that From the author’s personal collection. Tennessee, which was in which is immensely more Congressman Erin L. Davis of Tennessee circa 1940. turn, attached to the fed- valuable. The service ren- eral court in Nashville. dered by her patriotic sons Cochran recalled Mitchell of the battle fields and in the “that approximately ill and partially paralyzed and beyond, a clear sign he four years of the late Senator had claimed in a remark halls of Congress through- $34,000,000 is to be spent former President called on intended to be a statewide Nathan L. Bachman’s term. made to a House com- out the years.” within a three hours’ ride very few people and Mrs. candidate in the future. Governor Gordon Browning mittee farmers in Bedford Naturally, the people of of Murfreesboro.” While Wilson invited Christina Congressman Mitchell, had appointed George L. County were lucky to get Tennessee enjoyed not only Mitchell urged Rotarians to Davis to repay the call at along with a female com- Berry to the seat following 5 cents for eggs; Cochran Ridley Mitchell’s wit, but his support President Roosevelt their home in Washington, panion, was injured when Bachman’s death and Berry snarled he did not believe advocacy of his district and and the New Deal, he did D. C. Mrs. Warren Harding he was returning from very much wanted to remain farmers should bear the the Volunteer State. Mitchell not mention virtually all of had also invited Christina Knoxville, having attended in the Senate. Senator K. D. burden of having to travel hurried home to Tennessee the federal largesse coming Davis to the White House the Kentucky – Tennessee McKellar and Memphis Boss sixty miles to appear in in the summer of 1933, to Tennessee was the while Mrs. Davis had been football game. Mitchell’s E. H. Crump backed the court. Veteran newspaper- bringing along his Chief of handiwork of Senator K. D. in the Capitol to visit her car collided with a truck in candidacy of Tom Stewart man John D. Erwin, a special Staff Todd Elrod and main- McKellar, who was the rank- son. As she lay dying in the Crossville and his injuries of Winchester. Undeterred, correspondent for a number taining offices in Cookeville ing member of the Senate’s home of her only daughter, were serious enough to Ridley Mitchell announced of Tennessee newspapers, and Murfreesboro. That powerful Appropriations her sons hurried to her bed- send him to a Nashville hos- his own candidacy and including the Nashville summer Congressman Committee. The wily and side. All of her children, save pital. The Mitchell’s brother, while he campaigned hard, Tennessean, covered the Mitchell, along with relentless McKellar’s abili- for ambassador-at-large Dr. E. W. Mitchell, said the he ran a disappointing third altercation between the two Senator K. D. McKellar ty to produce appropriations Norman Davis were with her congressman “suffered a in the Democratic primary. congressmen. Erwin wrote, and Congressmen Carroll for Tennessee was the sub- when she slipped away. bursted knee cap on the left Mitchell’s last hurrah was “Judge Mitchell’s speech Reece and Jere Cooper, ject of awe and some little Ridley Mitchell faced a leg, his left arm was broken” his bid for governor against was one of the wittiest and headed to Paris, Tennessee resentment on the part of spirited challenge from and was “bruised about incumbent Prentice Cooper most entertaining of this where the American Legion his colleagues inside the state senator John J. Jewell, the chest and cut about in 1942. Ridley Mitchell, session and kept the House planned a celebration hon- Senate. who had resigned his post the face.” Ridley Mitchell displaying his usual flair for in an uproar.” When fellow oring Congressman Gordon Ridley Mitchell walked as attorney for the fed- underwent surgery to repair publicity and intensive per- Democrat Harry P. Beam of Browning. Mitchell hurried through the grounds of eral Home Owners’ Loan his kneecap at St. Thomas sonal contact with voters, Illinois wondered just what to Nashville to speak to 500 the Clay County fair, shak- Corporation, a position Hospital in Nashville and Dr. gave Governor Cooper a contribution Tennessee had “letter carriers” employed ing hands, slapping backs he had secured through E. W. Mitchell said “the out- thorough scare. Mitchell made to the country, Ridley by the U. S. Post Office at and conversing with friends Senator K. D. McKellar. look for his early recovery is would return to Washington, Mitchell replied, “If the gen- the Maxwell House Hotel. in late August of 1933. Mitchell’s political aspi- fairly hopeful.” Dr. Mitchell eventually serving as a tleman is not familiar with Congressman Mitchell told Congressman Mitchell trav- rations clearly went well worried about the “danger special assistant to the the contribution, which the postal employees he eled to Wartrace, Tennessee beyond the House of of pneumonia or infection Attorney General of the Tennessee has made to believed the government along with residents of the Representatives and when setting in from the opera- United States. After retir- this country, it would be a could raise taxes from Normandy, Cortner, Bell Cordell Hull resigned his tion”, but declared “the ing, Ridley Mitchell came very serious reflection upon “international bankers who Buckle, and Cortner commu- seat in the United States congressman’s condition home to Crossville where the gentleman who makes had money and had not paid nities on “an inspection trip Senate, the Congressman is satisfactory tonight.” The he died of a heart attack on the inquiry.” Mitchell’s retort federal income tax” rather to Cascade Springs.” Each flirted with the idea of run- congressman’s doctors February 26, 1962 at age caused House members than reducing the salaries of the communities were ning in the 1934 special were satisfied enough with eighty-four. to erupt in laughter and of “letter carriers and ex- interested in harnessing the election while Congressman his condition to announce Ewin L. Davis, remained left Congressman Beam service men.” Mitchell was water from the springs to Gordon Browning intend- Ridley Mitchell would be on the Federal Trade red-faced. Mitchell went also the featured speak- pipe into the towns. Mitchell ed to challenge the power- able to “eat Christmas Commission until his own down a list of prominent er when the newly formed had spoken in Bell Buckle ful McKellar. Ridley Mitchell dinner at his Crossville death. He served capably Tennesseans, including Lions Club of Lebanon, on the project earlier in that eventually thought better home” as well as to “answer and quietly as a member of Presidents Andrew Jackson, Tennessee celebrated its afternoon. Ridley Mitchell of the notion and his oppo- the roll call when Congress the FTC, long since removed James K. Polk and Andrew charter. Moving throughout was the principal speaker nent, John J. Jewell, drew meets in January.” That from the furor of Tennessee Johnson. Mitchell rattled off his district, congressman in Lynchburg, Tennessee support from many friends proved to be an overly opti- politics. Davis had been famous frontiersmen and Ridley Mitchell regaled the when the Moore County ele- of Senator McKellar and mistic opinion, as Mitchell stricken with a paralytic soldiers Nathan Bedford Rutherford County chapter mentary and high schools former Congressman Ewin was not released from the stroke in July of 1949 and Forrest, John Sevier, Davy of the Disabled American were opened on August 29, L. Davis. Mitchell underes- hospital until December died on October 23, 1949 Crockett and Alvin York. “I Veterans’ club with his 1933. Never one to miss a timated Jewell’s candidacy 30, 1934. Leaving the hos- while in Bethesda Naval want to make the observa- soaring oratory in July of county fair, Congressman and initially, the congress- pital on crutches, Mitchell Hospital. tion that in this same envi- 1933. Mitchell, with an J. Ridley Mitchell was again man didn’t believe a speak- said, “I’ll be there when they Both Ridley Mitchell and ronment was produced the almost infallible sense of walking through the throngs ing campaign inside his start” when he was asked if Ewin L. Davis made their greatest secretary of state good politics, stopped in of people at the DeKalb Fourth District was neces- he would attend the open- mark on Tennessee, yet they that any administration ever tiny Woodbury, Tennessee County fair in Alexandria, sary. Ridley Mitchell soon ing of the new Congress. represented two distinctly had for it is there Cordell Hull to “mingle with the large Tennessee on the last day discovered Jewell was gain- Ridley Mitchell was well different paths of public ser- has his residence,” Mitchell first Monday crowd” on of August. ing strength rapidly and enough to express his vice. The quiet and scholar- thundered. his way to Murfreesboro As Ridley Mitchell cam- began to campaign hard. delight that former U. S. ly Davis was the antithesis Ridley Mitchell then told to speak to an American paigned nonstop inside the Mitchell’s own support- senator Smith Brookhart, of the colorful and publici- his colleagues his district Legion meeting. Mitchell Fourth Congressional dis- ers had plotted to support a noisy progressive ty-seeking Ridley Mitchell. “produces cotton, corn, was one of the principal trict, friends of Ewin L. Davis Senator Nathan L. Bachman, Republican who had been Still, both were remarkable livestock, all the miner- speakers, including former were not entirely happy with who had been appointed defeated in 1932, had lost Tennesseans. al resources” and more governor A. H. Roberts, in the congressman. Out of to succeed Cordell Hull, his job with the Agricultural importantly, “above all, Livingston, Tennessee at elective politics himself, against Gordon Browning to Adjustment Administration Tennesseans continue to the “Century of Progress” Ewin L. Davis worked at his promote the Fourth District where he was employed produce fathers and moth- homecoming celebration. job on the Federal Trade congressman’s own pro- as a foreign trade advisor. ers to go west and settle “The best Anglo-Saxon Commission and was ele- spective bid for the Senate Brookhart had been one of that country.” That brought blood in the country flows vated to the chairmanship at in 1936. While Mitchell the more egregious mem- Congressman Thomas F. in the veins of the people the end of December 1934. defeated John J. Jewell, bers of Congress who had Ford to his feet and asked of this town,” Ridley Mitchell Davis had other things on the margin was narrow- hired a large number of his if Mitchell could name any told his delighted audience, his mind besides politics in er than the congressman immediate family. Mitchell Tennesseans who had “con- “whose sons have gone the spring of 1935 as his might have wished. Jewell had used Brookhart as a tributed to the wealth and so far, but who remain so mother lay dying. Christina carried only four of the prime illustration of the greatness of the state of true to the traditions of Davis was the mother of eighteen counties inside need to pass his anti-nep- California.” Ridley Mitchell their youth.” Congressman six children; five sons and the Fourth District, but he otism bill. barely paused before Mitchell left Livingston for one daughter. She had seen nipped at Ridley Mitchell’s Ridley Mitchell once again saying, “If I had the capaci- Murfreesboro to speak her children do quite well heels in several other coun- turned back a determined ty of an adding machine and before the Rotary Club. in both the worlds of busi- ties. Jewell won 20,157 challenge from John J. Jewell knew all the statistics con- Mitchell claimed Tennessee ness and politics. Former votes to 26,209 votes for in the 1936 Democratic pri- tained in Mulhall’s reports, “had been the most favored President Woodrow Wilson Congressman Mitchell. mary. Mitchell saw his best I would not be enabled to state in the Union” under and his wife, Edith, had visit- Mitchell campaigned chance to go to the U. S. answer the inquiry. Men the Roosevelt administra- ed Mrs. Davis after they had hard for the Democratic Senate in a 1938 special like McAdoo (William G. tion, telling his audience left the White House. The ticket throughout his district election for the remaining PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus August 7, 2017 What will they say? I just arrived in wonder what my own help my children grow up to be about the demise of the Egyptian often hateful ways for more than Hendersonville, TN, children will say about good people who knew how to civilization due, in part, to exces- 40 years. to return my grand- me when I’m gone. treat others, who obtained a good sive concern with looks and self- I certainly hope that Madden son Madden to his One thing for sure education, and who built pro- adornment will remain long after will have kind things to say about home. He’s graced us is over the years I’ve ductive lives. Maybe they might I’ve gone to my reward, whatever me. He said today that I was like with his presence for uttered plenty of things comment on my insistence that that might be. What others might his mom, who also sometimes the last three days. that have stuck in their they played sports on teams and be recalled is anybody’s guess. becomes miffed with his behav- During that time, we minds. When they’ve refused to allow them to quit until What I hope most of all is that iors. If I’m lucky, he’ll remember made whirlwind trips misbehaved, the words seasons were over. Of course, my “young’uns” will recall just that I told him I was proud of him. to places where the By Joe Rector “Don’t make me spank during those years, I made plenty how much I loved them. They I hope he can say that his grand- [email protected] boy could enjoy him- you” has been yelled of mistakes; perhaps they won’t have been the center of my world, father loved him completely and self. Madden is a through the house. remember too many of them. along with Amy. Over the years, tried to make our time together wonderful boy who was stricken How ridiculous is it to think that How many of the “lectures” that they’ve given me so many times fun. I further hope he will say that with the same problem that my my children would purposely do I subjected them to will be remem- to be proud of them, and the hugs I passed along a couple of good brother Jim and I experienced. In something to bring about swats bered? I’ve delivered hundreds of and kisses that they gave as little pieces of advice. my mother’s words, “[he] talked to their back sides. Sometimes, them over the years. Not using ones and, though less often, as I’m not sure the good lord incessantly.” I threatened to “wear them out.” drugs or driving drunk was one adults, have made my life a good allows us to look down on the Madden spent the prior week Yeah, right! Spanking Dallas or such topic. Another was showing one. I’ve watched them learn to ones we leave behind. If that is with his other grandparents. Now Lacey always left me upset for a respect to their parents, even love others and allow them to the case, I only hope that what that he’s home, the opportunity to long time. It was more like punish- when they didn’t agree with us. become parts of their lives, and my family says about me will be tell Mom and Dad about us exists. ment for me. I know that the threat to remove with luck, they will always find the mostly good, along with some I’m curious about what he will say. I wonder how I’ll be remem- slammed doors from bedrooms is same kind of love that I’ve expe- of my many shortcomings. One I’ve talked about my mother since bered as a dad. My intent was to burned into their memory banks. rienced with Amy. Lord knows things for sure: I won’t be remem- she passed, and I sometimes always do the things that would Of course, the one I delivered she’s put up with my goofy, too bered as having been saintly. Make your eclipse-viewing plans now By Mike Steely [email protected] State Parks are gearing up for eclipse viewing such More than half a million as Cumberland Mountain, people are expected to Falls Creek Falls, Frozen visit Tennessee on August Head, Hiwassee-Ocoee, 21st to view the upcom- Burgess Falls and Cedars ing total solar eclipse and of Lebanon. some places are already Locally there are parties getting crowded. Fort and events being planned Loudoun Park in Vonore including Knox County has announced it is already Mayor Tim Burchett’s overbooked for the event. Eclipse Party at The Cove The eclipse, depending on at Concord Park. where you view it, should Obviously everyone is The path of the Solar Eclipse stretches from near Clarksville to beyond Madisonville. Sweetwater is just about in the start about 2:30 p.m. and being warned about not center of the path for the August 21st event. last about just over two looking at the sun and the minutes, bringing dark- eclipse directly and view- ness along the long route center of the shadow the off Interstate 75, is gear- movies, and Chattanooga’s parking spaces are asking ing glasses are pretty much as the shadow of the moon longer the darkness lasts. ing up for the day and pro- famed “Moon Pies.” Tee for reservations. available everywhere. moves from Northwest to Sweetwater is being men- moting the town as “Smack shirts and arm bands are Other communities hold- If you miss this event in Southeast. tioned by many as a desti- in the Middle of the Path.” being sold and a shuttle ing eclipse events include Tennessee you will not be Many places will see part nation to view the event as An Eclipse Festival will be to downtown will be visit- Etowah, Niota, Ocoee, around for the next total of the event, like Knoxville, are Englewood, Athens and underway all day along ing various viewing spaces Pikeville, Spring City and eclipse here, which hap- Farragut and Loudon, but Madisonville. with vendors, entertain- including the Sweetwater Tellico Plains. pens in 2153. the closer you are to the Sweetwater, located just ment, space-related Flea Market. 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OUR VETERANS NEXT DOOR e Dropping of Bombs on Japan By Randall Baxter Using the battles listed above, excluding About those two bombs we dropped on Okinawa, it was projected that the Japan: invasion of Japan would cost 2,000,000 All my life I have been aware of the casualties with 500,000 of those KIA. A er moral, ethical, and military thought the ferocity of Okinawa, those numbers process that led our nation to the end of doubled. the war with Japan the way it was done. I Japan would be a huge Okinawa if it was recently visited Pearl Harbor and toured attacked by land, sea and air. e buck the Arizona Memorial. What a dastardly stopped at Harry’s desk. attack, and who will ever know if our To invade, or bomb. leaders really wanted it to happen. Fourteen months of  rebombing had e Japanese brutal Blitzkrieg on not helped bring the war to an end. e their Asia brothers, and their horrible Japanese were hoping that this stubborn treatment of American prisoners of war, refusal to stop the war would bring the created a need for the American public to USA and its Allies to the peace table dehumanize this enemy from so far away. to bargain for an end to the war with Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and Elmer Fudd favorable options for the Empire. is was were selling war bonds. “Nipping the Nips” unacceptable to most people in e USA. and overemphasizing characteristics were e cost was already too high. ere had the norm. And why not! Hirohito had to to be a decisive end, be defeated. ere had to be pay back. e bombs had been tested at the Trinity But, nuclear bombs would actually save test site on July 16. e  nal parts had lives? Who  gured that out? been delivered to Tinian on the ill-fated At  rst we could only nip away at outlying USS Indianapolis. e crew on the Enola territories like Guadalcanal, Bougainville Gay had been briefed and prepared . and Tarawa. e targets of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Our Japanese enemy began to learn had been selected. e marines and more e ective, and more atrocious tactics. soldiers who had died at Guadalcanal to We began to hate them even more. Saipan, Okinawa wanted this to end as much as the unneeded battle of Peleliu where those who survived. parents of friends of mine, two brothers Instant death to thousands of Japanese each served one as a Marine and one families, with over 300,000 dying by 1950 in the Army. e quartermaster Army seemed a small number when compared soldier buried his Marine brother on to a possible 1,000,000 more American that island. e Phillippines, Iwo Jima lives to bring this to an acceptable end. and  nally Okinawa showed increasing Ethics and logic would say it is wrong determination on the part of the Japanese to drop bombs with such magnitude. to defend their homeland. In the USA e deaths and dying would be cruel, so no one felt sorry for what the Japanese many children who did not start the war, people had allowed to take place. It is what compared to all America’s children who happens when a people loses control of its would die conventionally. e math says it government. was a no brainer. What say you?

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Fulmer discusses suicide prevention at KCS in-service session By Ken Lay Phillip Fulmer. the peers, when something in 1998, said that he The halls and classrooms Fulmer is a national isn’t particularly right. couldn’t imagine the pain were largely empty at Far- spokesman for the Justin “If we can get treatment felt by friends and families ragut High School last week Foundation, a non-prof- and intervene and perhaps of suicide victims. but teachers and adminis- it organization, which was save a life. That’s what it’s “It’s sad. It’s sad for the trators were there. They formed to combat teen sui- all about.” community,” Fulmer said. were preparing to welcome cide two decades ago. The Town of Farragut “This is an epidemic. It’s a students back today. “The schools are ground and Farragut High School silent epidemic. But Tuesday afternoon, zero when it comes to sui- has been hit extreme- “I don’t know all the details the teachers addressed a cide prevention,” Fulmer told ly hard by teen suicide in of [what happened at Far- dark issue confronting stu- several Knox County teach- recent months. Three of ragut High], but I can’t even dents in today’s world as ers at a training session in the school’s students have imagine, as a parent, a level they discussed the grow- the Farragut High School taken their own life in the of hurt of a lost loved one. It ing problem of teenage auditorium Tuesday. “Teach- last year. isn’t isolated to the family. It Former Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer addressed suicide, an issue that has ers, counselors, certainly And the one-time Tennes- goes throughout the school area teachers last week about suicide prevention. Fulmer reached epidemic propor- other students and peers see coach, who guided the and throughout the commu- has been a national spokesman for the Jason Foundation tions according to former are interacting every day Volunteers to the first-ever nity and the neighborhoods. for two decades. The foundation was created to prevent Tennessee football coach and they know, particularly BCS National Championship Continued on page 2 teen suicide in 1997.

CONCORD CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL 2017 Roberts Brings Strong Leadership to Concord Christian By David Klein multiple formations and a The Concord Christian focus on short to interme- Lions, a young team based diate passing. Fleming said out in Farragut, returns eight his top receiver is Grant Sil- starters and their entire lyman, who is listed at six offensive line, according to foot and 160 pounds.

Troy Fleming, former Univer- On defense, the Lions will PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS sity of Tennessee running play a 3-4 base defense. back. Fleming played for Fleming says he expects A photographer takes a shot of West High’s seniors during the team’s picture day last week. The Rebels have hopes of the Vols from 1999-2003 them to be aggressive, bouncing back this season after a 4-6 record last fall. and played in the NFL for and the Lions will start two five years before he start- freshmen on the defensive ed his coaching career as line. an assistant at Grace Chris- Fleming said his best Rebels shake off last season, tian School in 2010. player is Jon Roberts, who Concord Christian began will play outside and inside as a high school in 2011, linebacker this season after lurk as a sleeper in Region 3-5A and its football program playing at defensive end began in 2014, accord- the last few years. “He’s By Steve Williams starting to change within ing to Fleming. The team the most physical,” Flem- The 2016 season of the program and the kids WEST FOOTBALL 2017 is looking for its first win in ing said of Roberts. West High football is in have really jumped in here program history. Roberts is a returning the past and new head and bought in. them lurking as a sleeper. high school in the best The Lions will break in senior and said his work coach Lamar Brown and “I really don’t know how Brown is no stranger to possible way.” a freshman quarterback, ethic is outstanding. He the Rebels are focused on it’s going to translate to the playoffs either, having Both new coordinators – Gage Maynard this season. played defensive end the the present task at hand. wins and losses. That will guided Morristown West Chris Thacker (offense) and Maynard is 5 foot 8 inches last two years and says the West finished 4-6 and be determined. We’ve got into the postseason nine Barron Chandler (defense) and 125 pounds, Fleming move to inside linebacker missed the playoffs last a long way to go, but we out of 10 times prior to – were on Brown’s staff in said. Fleming considers will be a big adjustment. fall, just two years after are growing everyday and being hired at Knoxville Morristown. the quarterback the leader “When I played defensive back-to-back trips to the getting better.” West in January. The Rebels will run a of the offense. “He’s got a end, the offensive player Class 5A state finals and On paper West may not What will West fans see “power spread” and line cannon for the arm,” Flem- was right in front of you,” bringing home the gold look like a title contender from this new coaching up in a 3-4 defense. ing said of Maynard. he said. He is getting used football in 2014. in the new Region 3-5A, staff? “I think we have a Fleming points to his to an open area in playing “We’ve just got to put all which includes perenni- “I hope the fans see a chance to be pretty bal- offensive line as a key in linebacker. that behind us and move al powers Fulton and Oak disciplined football team,” anced offensively,” said protecting his new quar- Roberts’ responsibil- forward as a football pro- Ridge along with Camp- said Brown. “A very phys- Brown. “Our defensive line terback, and three senior ity at the linebacker posi- gram,” said Brown prior bell County, Clinton, Karns ical football team that’s has a lot of experience, offensive linemen have tion is to read run or pass. to a preseason practice and Powell. The Rebels going to give relentless size and speed. Our whole played since their fresh- He knows all of the defen- last week. “I really feel return only two starters effort and play as hard as front seven is pretty dang man year. sive plays. Roberts said he good about where we’re on offense and four on they can and represent good.” On offense, the Lions has gotten attention from at. I think we have made defense, but the fresh this community and this Senior noseman Zach run a spread offense with Continued on page 2 strides. The culture is start under Brown has football program and this Continued on page 4

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Weah, who recently graduated from Central High School, signed a National Fulmer discusses suicide prevention Letter of Intent to continue his soccer career at Carl Sandburg University in Carthage, Illinois. at KCS in-service session He played two seasons for the Bob- Continued from page 1 employees and students what signs to look for cats and helped Central capture its first Everybody is affected.” to notice that a student might be in trouble. Region 2-AAA Tournament berth for the Fulmer has been involved in the Jason Foun- Knox County Schools requires its teachers first time in recent memory. He was also dation since its inception in 1997. The foun- to take a two-hour training course. Superinten- an all-District 3-AAA and all-regional dation is based in Hendersonville and Fulmer dent Bob Thomas said that he would partici- standout as a defender in 2017. said that working with the foundation is one of pate in the suicide prevention training. Weah starred on the soccer field in the most important tasks that he has under- He also noted that the Farragut suicides had Fountain City but he’s a relative new- Recent Central High School graduate taken. an effect on him. comer to soccer. He’s only played since Philip Weah signs a National Letter “This is very rewarding but I won’t say that it’s “Anytime we lose a student, it affects you. he was in the eighth grade. of Intent to play soccer for Carl happy or pleasant because this is a very sub- It affects me,” Thomas said. “For a student He’s also fairly new to the United Sandburg University in Illinois. ject,” Fulmer said. “We started this at a dining to take his or her own life, it’s really the most States. He came from war-torn Libe- Weah, a two-year player for the room table and we didn’t have any money.” tragic thing I can think of. ria with his mother in 2004. He has Bobcats, hopes to play professional Suicide prevention training has been in place “I can’t imagine, as a parent, what it would be aspirations to play professionally but soccer and eventually build a school in the school system and mandatory for years. like to have a child who commits suicide.” his long-term goals are to accomplish in his home country of Liberia. Photo Knox County Schools, however, has recently Suicide is a leading killer of America’s youth. much more. submitted by Central High School. partnered with the Jason Foundation. The foun- It is the second leading killer of children from “I wanted to go far away because I dation provides materials and training for the ages 10-14. It is also the third leading of older wanted to get a chance to have profes- and he has the work ethic that really teachers free of charge, teens according to statistics cited by Fulmer sional [soccer] tryouts in Atlanta,” he sets him apart,” Quinn said. “His atti- The training instructs teachers, school and Thomas. said. “I’m going to major in business tude and his work ethic will let him go communications and I want to go back as far as he wants to go. He’s never sat- to my home country to build a school. isfied and he always works hard. The “I want the people in my country to game is relatively new to him. But he have an opportunity to get an educa- has a great attitude toward the game. tion. I’m here with my mom and we got “His attitude will give him what it takes separated from my dad during a war.” to be successful, not only in soccer, but Weah said that he owes his success in life. He’s a wonderful young man and to Bobcats coach Chris Quinn, who took I couldn’t be happier for him.” over as the school’s boys coach in 2017 Weah has lived a difficult life but he and immediately injected some passion appreciates soccer and Quinn noted into the program. that his background has helped him “I really want to thank coach Quinn,” appreciate the game. Weah said. “I told him that I wanted to “When you grow up and you have be an all-district player. He worked with everything, you don’t think about me and he talked to me. things,” Quinn said. “When you grow up “He made sure that I was going to with nothing and you get a little some- be more than that. I was an all-region thing, you do really appreciate it. player too.” “He has a great attitude toward Quinn, however, wasn’t ready to take the game, toward his teammates and much credit for Weah’s success. toward the coaches.” “Philip has a passion for the game Gallegos, CAK product, ready to compete on the next level By Steve Williams Isaac Gallegos said his No. 1 goal this football season is to win the starting job as place-kicker at Tusculum College. “They recruited some talented kick- ers and I’m looking forward to compet- ing,” said the former Christian Acade- my of Knoxville player via e-mail last week. Gallegos, who planned to leave this past Saturday for Greeneville to join Former CAK kicker Isaac Gallegos is Head Coach Jerry Odom and the Pio- ready to begin a new chapter in his neers’ squad, could include himself athletic career at Tusculum College. among those talented kickers. In his senior year at CAK, he convert- kicking with my coaches – Coach Dan ed 9 of 10 field goal attempts and had Orner and Coach Dan Cimaglia. I would a 63 percent touchback percentage as not be where I am without them. he earned All-Region Class 3A recog- “At this point it is an open race,” con- nition. tinued Gallegos. “I will not know where I At the 2017 Kohls Kicking Senior stand until I get up there and start com- Challenge, which was held in Atlanta in peting. January, Gallegos charted 9/10 for field “I’m looking forward to meeting the goals, including two 55-yarders, which team and getting on campus.” put him in the finals with over 150 other Isaac already likes what he has seen nationally ranked kickers. He also aver- of Tusculum and Greeneville. aged 65 yards on kickoffs. “I love it,” he said. “The town is kind Gallegos, a 4.5 star place-kicker, of small, but I love it. It’s great.” ranked in the top 25 percent of all high Gallegos grew up in Knoxville and school kickers in the nation by Kohls attended CAK throughout high school. Kicking. He started attending CAK in the sixth “Isaac is one of the hardest work- grade. ing players I’ve been around,” said CAK Like many kickers do, Isaac got Head Coach Travis Mozingo. “His dedi- into the sport of football from playing cation to his ‘craft’ is second to none. soccer. The fact that he earned a spot with Tus- “Yes, I grew up loving soccer and still culum is no surprise to me. It’s a result love it. It will always be a part of me.” of his commitment to maximizing his Gallegos plans to have a double potential as a kicker.” major in Business Administration and Tusculum, which competes in the Finance. South Atlantic Conference (NCAA Divi- “My ultimate goal is to be a sports sion II), opens its season Aug. 31 at agent,” he said. “I also own my own busi- North Greenville (S.C.) University. ness (ILG Lawn Care and Landscaping) Gallegos has been working all summer and look forward to growing it.” in Knoxville to get ready. Gallegos was the sixth CAK player “The trainer sent me the summer lift- from last season’s senior class to sign ing and conditioning program and I’ve to play college football – “a stat we’re been doing that all summer, as well as proud of,” said Coach Mozingo. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus August 7, 2017 August 7, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Hard work paying off for Cherokees SEYMOUR FOOTBALL By Alex Norman season 12-0 including two SOUTH-DOYLE FOOTBALL 2017 In 2016 the South- playoff victories. Doyle Cherokees got hot All the hard work is paying at the right time, even if off. 2017 Seymour looks to few that weren’t in South Looking to 2017 there “Elijah is a sophomore Cherokee. The Cherokees Knox County expected it to is a lot to look forward to, that has more talent than have installed their new arti- happen. with eight starters back on anyone I have ever coached. ficial turf thanks to the dona- build on recent The Cherokees rattled offense and seven back on He is a phenomenal athlete tion from Pilot Flying J and off 3 straight playoff victo- defense. One of the keys and played lot as a fresh- the Haslam Family. ries over Morristown East, will be replacing Caleb man.” “I have been in Knox gridiron success Gibbs, and Morristown West, Wender at quarterback. He Duncan also had high County for 36 years and before falling to eventual 5A passed for 2465 yards and praise for Ton’Quez Ball, who for 36 years I would have state champion Farragut in 21 touchdowns in 2016. had 950 receiving yards and told you this would never By Ken Lay with a year of experi- the state semifinals. That “We feel like we’ve got two 9 touchdowns last year. “He happen,” said Duncan. “Not Seymour High School ence. But the youth was the first time that the good ones,” said Duncan. is our most potent returning one school let alone all 13 football coach Jerry movement is still going Cherokees had advanced Mason Brang and A.J. Dunn guy, and plays both ways at Knox County high schools. Cooper is hoping that through Seymour, which that far in the postseason. are competing for the job. wide receiver and defen- What the Haslam family his can team can opens the new season This all happened one Both of them are gonna sive back. He was the soph- has done is beyond belief. build on some recent at home against David year after South-Doyle fin- play. The best thing about omore of the year in KIL and To have a million dollar gift modest success. Crockett on Aug. 18. ished 0-10. it is they have a lot of talent is a multi-faceted guy.” out here, I feel like I am 5 “We’ve had back-to- “We played six fresh- “I hope they still under- around them.” Of course if the quar- years old and it is Christmas back winning seasons for men and lettered estimate us,” joked South- Brang and Dunn saw terbacks don’t have time every day. the first time in 10 years,” seven or eight sopho- Doyle Head Coach/Athletic very limited action at quar- to throw and there are no Duncan added, “For prac- said Cooper, who begins mores,” Cooper said. Director Clark Duncan. “I terback in 2016, and they’ll holes for the running backs tice, we had to paint the field his fourth season at the “We had 14 underclass- think people realized that certainly have some weap- to travel through, that skill every other day, the spacing school. “We were 6-5 last men who lettered and even when we were 0-10 we ons to make the transition would go for naught. But was not always right… but on year and it was kind of a for us to be successful, weren’t that bad of a foot- much easier in this multiple that doesn’t seem to be an this field we can get spacing strange year. We start- some of those guys are ball team. We were in just offense/zone read attack. issue at South-Doyle. correct and that is huge. We ed 4-0 and then we lost really going to have to about every game, but just “We like to spread it out “We return 4 of 5 (offen- don’t have to move around four in a row and then step up for us again.” couldn’t get over the hump get to multiple people,” said sive linemen) up front,” said and kill the grass. You don’t we were able to come The Eagles look to be and we fixed that. I think Duncan. Duncan. “We are huge too. have to mow, fertilize… you back and win two of our strong on the offensive people recognize our pro- The Cherokees have to They will average around show up and practice and last three ballgames. front as they return three gram as being legitimate.” replace Kent’ta Tanner at 350 pounds and they are that’s it. The kids come “It was an up- starters on the line. Duncan, now in his 8th running back, who rushed athletic. They lift weights down here every day and and-down year.” Top returners for the year as football coach and for 1623 yards and 18 and can move and that is we talk about it every day. The four-game slide Eagles include: Isiah 13th year as athletic direc- scores one year ago. Enter exciting.” And I talk to them every day began with an overtime Kitts (senior, tight end/ tor at South-Doyle, has Elijah Young, who had 597 There is a big change that because I want them to be loss to Sullivan East. defensive lineman); Taylor built this program from the rush yards and 3 touch- Cherokees fans will notice appreciative of it, and they It took a while but the Hickman (junior, offen- ground up. In 2013 they downs, along with 196 when they visit the stadi- are.” Eagles, who made the sive tackle); Justin Isaacs won a playoff game and receiving yards and 7 touch- um for the first home game playoffs and finished 7-4 (senior, offensive guard); in 2014 they started the downs in 2016. on September 1st against in 2015 before losing Trace Brown (sophomore, to eventual Class 4A defensive end); Tyler State Champion Catho- Cooper (a senior who will lic, rebounded and fin- move from quarterback Warriors prepare for new football challenges ished the 2016 cam- to wide receiver in 2017); By Ken Lay paign on a high note. Naaman Webb (junior, only my second year in Ten- Seymour defeated split end/wingback/defen- As the 2017 high school nessee and I thought our CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cocke County 46-26 in sive back); Jeremiah Cat- football season looms, Division I schedule was a bowl game to clinch aline (junior, wingback/ Christian Academy of Knox- pretty competitive and a second straight win- defensive back); Gray- ville prepares to sail unchar- pretty good. FOOTBALL 2017 ning season. son Campbell (sopho- tered waters. “We know Grace and we illustrious four-year career at Mozingo said that the War- “We had that tough more, quarterback); Gabe The Warriors, one of Knox know Webb, but other than CAK and he’s the latest in a riors (who return five offen- overtime loss against Kitts (sophomore, run- County’s top teams for the that, we’re playing teams long line of successful quar- sive starters and seven on Sullivan East and then ning back/linebacker) past decade, will make the that we don’t know.” terbacks to play for the War- defense) are a “hard-work- we lost to Cherokee, and Eli Kwansey (sopho- move to Division II after a The Warriors know the riors, but the question that ing and close-knit group Grainger and Scott,” more, offensive tackle/ long successful stint in Divi- Spartans well and Webb remains is, who will be the with good leadership at the Cooper said. “But we defensive lineman), sion I that saw them win handed CAK one of its three next field general to follow skill positions.” bounced back and we Seymour will com- back-to-back Class 3A State losses last season. The War- Smith, Charlie High and The main area of concern beat Volunteer 24-0. pete in Region 2-5A Championships in 2011 and riors also lost to longtime Quinn Epperly? for CAK is depth on the line “I was really proud of with the likes of Halls, 2012. CAK has made mul- rival Alcoa (which is now off That question remains of scrimmage on both sides our guys for the way they Carter, Gibbs, Central tiple deep postseason runs their schedule) and to Eliza- unanswered. of the ball. battled back last year and rival South Doyle. in previous years. bethton in second round of “If I had to pick a starting Key players for the War- and turned things around. Seymour’s program But now, the Warriors, who the playoffs. quarterback today, I don’t riors include: Howell; That was a big win for us is on the upswing and went 9-3 last season, will While the 2017 campaign know who it would be,” Claborn; Simpson; Dalton; against Cocke County.” coach Cooper said expec- play a different and possibly has plenty of mysteries for Mozingo said. “We may go Grant Richardson (senior, The Eagles were tations are simple. more competitive brand of CAK, change may not be into our opening game with running back/lineback- young last season and “We’re going to com- football against some unfa- a bad thing according to intentions of using two or er); Baker Benfield (senior, many starters return pete,” he said. miliar opponents. senior running back and out- three quarterbacks. defensive back); Daniel CAK will compete in Divi- side linebacker Alex Dalton. “We have three guys. Plese (senior, running back/ sion II-AA along with local “We’re going to play a They’ve both been wide defensive lineman) and Eli rivals Webb School of Knox- bunch of new opponents receivers and they both Chinique (senior, offensive ville and Grace Christian and we’re looking forward know our offense. They lineman/defensive line- Need Academy (which is now to that,” Dalton said. “We’ll both bring good games to man). Cash? coached by former CAK have to travel a lot. But we the table.” Howell, Simpson and head man Rusty Bradley). traveled a lot last year. Juniors Stewart Howell, Claborn will see time at Turn unwanted “We will play a bunch “It’s going to be hard and Drew Claborn and Luke wide receiver again in 2017. household of different people, new we know that. But we’re Simpson are competing for Simpson and Claborn also teams, except for Grace excited to get started and the starting spot. All have play in the defensive sec- items into Christian and Webb,” said get after it.” flourished in the Warriors’ ondary and Howell is an out- money! Warriors second-year head Adding to the suspense offensive attack as receiv- side linebacker on defense. coach Travis Mozingo, who for the Warriors is the fact ers. The Warriors open their Call Fountain replaced Bradley as the that they must replace Cole Howell and Claborn were 2017 campaign on Satur- City Auction at school’s head coach after Smith at quarterback. competing for the spot in the day, Aug. 19 at Christ School (865) 604-3468. the 2015 season. “This is Smith graduated after an spring, along with Simpson. of Asheville (NC). Karns Family Dentistry Keeping you smiling! Dale Pittenger, Gina Pittenger, DDS DDS Conveniently located in Karns at 7443 Oak Ridge Highway Knoxville, Tennessee 37931 Call and ask about our New Patient Special! 865-691-8166 karnsfamilydentistry.net PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus August 7, 2017 Photo by Steve Williams Rebels Bryson Rosser, Central High head football coach, shake off addresses his team following a preseason practice last season last week. Rosser Continued from page 1 has a talented but young squad Stokes and senior outside linebacker Cal this season, after Cook head the short list of returning start- making it to the ers. Class 4A state “Zach was the Defensive Lineman of the finals last year. Year in the region last year,” said Brown. “He is 6-foot, 325 pounds and can move. He may be one of the most physical play- ers I’ve ever coached. He’s got a great work Bobcats’ hopes start up front with ethic, a high-motored kid. He squatted 600 pounds this preseason in the weight room. He knows how to work and he’s a big-time leader for this football team. veteran offensive line “Cal is going to be a three-year starter. By Steve Williams He’s 6-4, about 220 pounds. He’s anoth- Enter sophomore Dakota er really physical football player and really The key for a talented but Fawver, a transfer from Carter good athlete. He’s also a very good base- young Central High football who is projected to be Cen- CENTRAL FOOTBALL 2017 ball player. team to be successful this tral’s starting quarterback. “Those two kids have a good chance to season could rest on the play He’s a perfect fit for the Bobcat Coach Rosser was asked if Senior Ian Cummins will play at the next level.” of its experienced offensive attack. he looked at 2017 as a rebuild- handle the place-kicking and Cornerback Juan Davis and end Zion line. “He’s a dual threat guy,” said ing year or reloading year. punting duties. CJ Johnson and McCray also return on defense. Other Offensive skill players on the Rosser. “He can run it and “I consider it a reloading Eli Sharp are holders. Gaston probable starters on that side of the line Bobcats’ 2016 Class 4A state throw it. He’s a very smart kid, year,” he said. “This team is and Holliday will return kicks. include end Tyrece Edwards, outside line- runner-up squad graduated, so he makes good decisions pretty talented. We’re just very Rosser calls the shots on backer Drew Francis, inside linebackers but their O-line returns intact. with the football.” young.” offense and Nick Craney is Ben Skvara and William Savoy plus safe- “Right now, based on what The 5-10, 192-pound Fawver Rosser said “athleticism” will defensive coordinator. There ties Demarcus Nelson and Harrison Killian we have, we think our running probably was the top freshman be the team’s strength on the are two new assistants on the and either Omarian Wright or Xavier Davis game can be strong because QB in Knox County last fall. He defensive side of the line. “We’ll staff – defensive line coach at cornerback. of the five returning linemen was Carter’s starter. He trans- be able to move a bunch of dif- Terrell Rollins and offensive Senior quarterback Drake Peer started coming back,” said CHS Head ferred and participated in ferent guys around, present a line coach Larry Neely, former five games last season and senior Reid Coach Bryson Rosser. spring practice at Central. lot of different looks, which assistant and interim head Britton (5-10, 221) returns at guard. The Bobcats are not only Eight players from the 2016 hopefully will put us in some coach at Powell. The team has a three-way battle going grizzly up front. They’re big. Central team moved on to good situations to be success- As the TSSAA begins a new on at running back between Grant Tierney, Senior Derrick DeBusk (6-0, college football on scholar- ful. This team is very close to classification cycle, Central is in Jason Eskridge and Trariq Hardin. Preston 290) is back at center. JaKobi ship, including four all-staters being as athletic as last year’s Region 2-5A, along with Sevier Wardell is No. 1 at fullback. Troutman, a 6-foot, 335-pound – quarterback Trey Mitchell, team.” County, Seymour, Halls, Carter, Other probable starters on offense junior, is the right guard and defensive lineman Isaac Buell, Probable starters on offense South-Doyle and Gibbs. include wide receivers Daniel Leadbetter, senior Alex Hinton (6-0, 293) running back Jadarius Sackie include running backs Trey’sean “I know South-Doyle and Jackson Snodgrass and Michael Webb. the left guard. Junior Kross and safety Rondrow Peebles. Moore and Michael Miburo and Gibbs are pretty good,” said Joining Britton as starters in the O-line Smith (6-1, 293) returns at The Bobcats, 12-3 last wide receivers Braden Gaston, Coach Rosser. “They’ve got are expected to be center Tarel Holloway right tackle and senior Antwon season, also have five start- CJ Johnson and Darrius Cas- some really good teams coming (5-10, 260), guard Amir Dalal (5-9, 250) Harris (6-1, 280) at left tackle. ers back on defense, includ- well. back, so they’ll be competing and tackles Will Babb (5-11, 211) and “Anytime you have good line- ing junior strong safety Xavier Defensively, probable start- at the top, and obviously we Tyrell Ragland (6-0, 241). men, you’re able to do a lot,” Washington, senior corner- ers include linemen Jalynn would like to be up there with Logan Bowers returns as place-kicker, added Rosser. “They’re able to back Edward Brodie and senior Clemons (5-9, 285) and them and fighting for a cham- Sebastian Latorre will be the punter and give you some time to throw the linebackers Seth Armstrong, Devone Moss, linebacker Malik pionship.” Juan Davis will return kicks. ball and be able to run the ball Marcus Johnson and Ty Brad- Robinson, cornerback Daunte Central will open the season West will open its season at home when you need it, so we hope ford, who played defensive end Holliday and free safety Dem- on Aug. 17 at Tennessee High against rival Bearden on Saturday night, to be balanced again.” last fall. etrien Johnson. in Bristol. 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jargon and weeds. If what they learn from dif- to produce a race of evolutionary psychol- you’re interested you can ferent experiences. Our Nordic Einsteins? ogy. These “experts” Google articles on the DNA is the unique blue- The two fundamen- see our only purpose is widely used CRISPR tech- print for each of us, so tal questions of human to preserve genetic lin- nology. I’m more inter- altering a person’s DNA existence are, where eage, and the soldier ested in the ethics of changes every cell in the did we come from and merely acts to save the human DNA modification. body, far more profound- what is our purpose? I genetic line of his mates. Experts maintain that ly than any cosmetic sur- was recently introduced Lewis argued that the we are a long way from gery. Philosophically, I to a new concept called soldier acts out of sac- designer babies or the have less ethical con- evolutionary psychol- rificial love, a concept cloned humans in Star cerns about manipulating ogy. These “experts” the Greeks call agape. Wars movies. However, a person’s DNA to treat bypass the first question Though I am a scien- several important issues a medical disease like and explore the second tist by training I have Blueprints are raised by human DNA sickle cell anemia. How- in evolutionary terms. come to embrace the research. Would it be ever, I wonder if this tech- Most scientists believe notion that there is more My daughter’s adopt- Federal law. The man ethical to reengineer the nique might become a humans have advanced than I can know and ed home is Portland, subsequently broke into DNA of a person with a slippery slope for genetic through natural selec- there is an absolute by Oregon and so I pay spe- the home of a sixty year genetic disease like sickle manipulation and used tion as described by which I measure myself cial attention to what old woman, beat her up, cell anemia? This type for less noble reasons. Charles Darwin in the and everything else. In goes on there. And Port- raped her and then stole of anemia occurs when I don’t believe humans mid-19th century. The fact, I believe it takes land is again in the news. her car. I’m told that the amino acid valine is currently have the evolutionary psycholo- far greater faith to pro- Portland is like Knoxville Knoxville’s mayor, Mad- substituted for anoth- wisdom to be tinkering gists purport to explain all pose that the universe, in a lot of ways, includ- eline Rogero, is sympa- er amino acid (glutamic with the blueprints of life. human and animal behav- including humans, came ing being a haven for the thetic to the sanctuary acid) in the hemoglobin What if a gene were dis- ior through something into being by chance. homeless. However, Port- city movement. I vehe- molecule. As a result, the covered for homosexual- called the “selfish gene” This same concept holds land is a bigger city than mently oppose making oxygen carrying hemoglo- ity. Many activists main- hypothesis. Simply put, that seven monkeys in Knoxville and like other Knoxville a sanctuary city. bin protein is less solu- tain that sexual orienta- humans -and animals - a room with typewriters big cities has problems The latest controversy ble, and more easily pre- tion is a genetic issue act to perpetuate their would eventually type with poverty, drugs and comes from the Oregon cipitates in the circula- rather than a learned genes through procre- Hamlet. I put my faith in crime. There are many Health and Science Uni- tion, especially with dehy- response or an exercise ation. As the atheist Rich- the Intelligent Designer. causes for these social versity in Portland. As dration or other stresses of rebellion against con- ard Dawkins says, “We And the purpose of problems, but one nota- reported in the maga- like infections. Precipitat- vention. Would it be ethi- are survival machines - mankind is to recog- ble observation is that zine, Science, a research ed hemoglobin deforms cal for a couple to be robot vehicles blindly pro- nize and be thankful for they all seem to be run team at the University the red blood cell into a tested to see if they carry gramed to preserve the the wondrous love and by Democrats or liberal- has been able to manipu- sickle-like configuration a gene for homosexuality selfish molecules known grace built into the uni- progressives who mas- late the DNA of a human readily visible under a which might be passed as genes.” Even ideas verse and in each of us. querade as Democrats. embryo. Researchers in microscope. The sickled on to their child? Or are for self promotion. Humans perceive many A recent Portland con- China have reported simi- cells get trapped in capil- would it be ethical for a Interestingly, these are types of love, and though troversy arose with the lar though less sophisti- laries and cause strokes, pregnant woman to have not new ideas. C. S. Lewis I may not be able to per- release of an illegal cated experiments. The heart attacks and severe her baby tested for homo- wrestled with similar con- ceive all its manifesta- alien from police cus- Portland group used the bone pain. I’ve cared for sexuality and then alter cepts in the mid 20th tions, but I know it when I tody. Because this man CRISPR gene editing tech- these poor patients and if the baby’s DNA in utero? century. Lewis asks the feel it. And so, all my days had a history of illegal nology to change the I could fix the defect and Let’s take it a step fur- question why a soldier I will sing the praises of activity and had been embryo’s DNA, the blue- cure the disease I would. ther. What if CRISPR or in a foxhole would throw the Creator, the source deported twenty previ- print of a human being. Both our DNA and expe- some future technol- himself on a grenade of love and all that is. ous times, ICE should CRISPR stands for clus- riences make each of us ogy allows parents to and save his comrades. have been notified, but tered regularly inter- unique. Even identical choose the sex, eye color The American famous wasn’t because Port- spaced short palindro- twins with the same DNA or intelligence of their scientist and atheist land is a sanctuary city mic repeats. I don’t want have defining idiosyncra- baby. Would it be ethi- Stephen Gould rejects You may email Dr. Ferguson which refuses to obey to get lost in technical sies undoubtedly due to cal to modify humans the hyper-Darwinism in at [email protected] Justified by Faith There are few emotion they can placed in the right source. can speak about things keep Abraham from believ- through a promise. Faith words more stir up in order to For example, Al Michaels that do not exist as if they ing that God would do as he is not “a leap.” It was not important to the get from God what asked a rhetorical ques- did. Abraham needed to promised. One of our chal- that Abraham had no sub- Christian than they want. tion toward the end of believe that God could lenges is to keep believ- stance for his belief in the word “faith.” In Romans, Paul the 1980 Olympic hockey bring life (a son) out of ing day in and day out that God’s promise. God had As Paul explains tells us several match between the United the deadness of Sarah’s what we see with our phys- spoken to him and his the gospel in By Mark things about faith States and the USSR: “Do womb and his own inabil- ical eyes is not the whole word was the basis of Abra- Romans, faith is Brackney, that will help us you believe in miracles?” ity to father a child with story. The spiritual realm ham’s faith. Our faith, like- at the heart of Minister of the understand what Believing in miracles has her. He had to believe is just as real. Paul calls wise, is based on the Word his teaching. But Arlington Church it means more become a common way of that what God promised the spiritual realm “the of God (Scripture) and his faith can also be of Christ completely. First, speaking. But the Bible him were so true that God heavenly realms” in Ephe- living Word, Jesus. It is not something we we are saved doesn’t talk about putting could address them as if sians. Like Abraham, we based on the things of this talk about but don’t really by what God has done our faith and belief in mira- they happened already. need to believe “against world that will not last. understand. Some people through Christ. Our faith cles; it talks about putting Faith is also based all hope” as we trust God Keep your faith in Jesus equate faith with agreeing is a response to what God our faith in the God who on God’s Word. Abra- and his promises, even Christ as you trust him to a set of doctrinal state- has done for us. Faith, works miracles. ham knew of the physi- when the evidence seems each day. Live out your ments – a faith state- in and of itself, does not Paul describes Abra- cal impossibility that he to go against it. faith, for faith is a verb. ment. Others think that save us. We don’t have ham’s faith in Romans and Sarah could ever Abraham also believed It is action oriented. And being baptized and partak- faith in faith. We have (4:17-21). 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SUFFRIDGE BY WARRANTY DEED be subject to all matters shown on any recorded executed by JACK AND ELIZABETH MONDAY, Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 TENNESSEE, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF SAID DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1995, OF RECORD IN DEED plat; any and all liens against said property for conveying certain real property therein described Ad #120684 07/31/2017, 08/07/2017, 08/14/2017 ADDITION OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, BOOK 2176, PAGE 469, IN THE REGISTER`S unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, to CUMBERLAND TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, as SLIDE 96-D (FORMERLY MAP BOOK 24, PAGE notices OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. easements or set-back lines that may be same appears of record in the Register’s Office of 49), REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, THE ABOVE LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEING applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well Knox County, Tennessee recorded April 24, 2001, SUBSTITUTE TENNESSEE; SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY THE SAME AS THE LAST DEED OF RECORD, NO as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of at Instrument Number 200104240071862; MADE TO SAID MAP BOOK FOR THE MEETS AND BOUNDARY SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE AT trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said TRUSTEE’S SALE BOUNDS DESCRIPTION. NOTICE OF THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE. the premises might disclose; and Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Parcel ID: 109FE001 PARCEL #021 21109 All right and equity of redemption, statutory Nationstar Mortgage LLC who is now the owner of Sale at public auction will be on August 30, PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address SUBSTITUTE BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly said debt; 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the of the property is believed to be 1127 E RED TRUSTEE’S SALE TO GARY L. SUMMERS, AND WIFE BROOKE waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, BUD RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920. In the event S. SUMMERS, BY DEED FROM ALFRED R. believed to be good, but the undersigned will TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee of any discrepancy between this street address SUFFRIDGE AND WIFE, KATHY B. SUFFRIDGE, sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant and the legal description of the property, the legal WHEREAS, default has occurred in the to Deed of Trust executed by ROBERT MARK performance of the covenants, terms and DATED 04-28-98, RECORDED 05-18-98, IN BOOK right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. description shall control. 2286, PAGE 918, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF to another day, time, and place certain without NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that HUDGINS, to EVERGREEN TITLE & ESCROW, CURRENT OWNER(S): BRANDI M conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September Trustee, on September 3, 2003, as Instrument No. KNOX COUNTY, TN. further publication, upon announcement at the the entire indebtedness has been declared due and HUTCHESON 26, 2005, executed by ROBERT SADOWITZ, 200309100030545 in the real property records of conveying certain real property therein described THIS DERIVATION CLAUSE REPRESENTS A time and place for the sale set forth above. payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of 24 MONTH CHAIN OF TITLE. This office is attempting to collect a debt. PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed Knox County Register’s Office, Tennessee. to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., as Trustee, as same Owner of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK the above-described property shall be subject to appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TO BE USED Any information obtained will be used for that agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT purpose. vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL County, Tennessee recorded October 12, 2005, ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- at Instrument Number 200510120033389; and TO BE RELIED ON AS EVIDENCE OF TITLE AND/ Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee will, on August 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or OR ENCUMBRANCES. ACCORDINGLY, SAID c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department North Side Entrance of the City County Building, TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR encumbrances as well as any priority created by a Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK INFORMATION IS FURNISHED AT A REDUCED 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Ste 310 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate RATE, AND THE COMPANY`S LIABILITY SHALL Atlanta, GA 30341 sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS- survey of the premises might disclose. This property debt; IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919 for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following is being sold with the express reservation that it is SAID INFORMATION. File No.: 15-02734 FC02 described property situated in Knox County, THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-RS10 and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin The following real estate located in Knox subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Tax ID: 021 21109 Tennessee, to wit: Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. Current Owner(s) of Property: GARY LEE BEGINNING AT A STAKE IN THE SOUTHERLY County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. SUMMERS AND GARY L SUMMERS AND BROOKE LINE OF THORN GROVE PIKE AT A POINT MARKING to another day, time, and place certain without S. SUMMERS NOTICE OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF encumbrances of record: NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. 7 OF KNOX further publication, upon announcement at the that the entire indebtedness has been declared The street address of the above described THORN GROVE PIKE AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF time and place for the sale set forth above. All right property is believed to be 6717 BORUFF ROAD, FORECLOSURE SALE A PRIVATE ROAD; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin DESIGNATED AS: and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly CORRYTON, TN 37721, but such address is not 45 MINUTES EAST AND WITH THE SOUTHERLY homestead, and dower are expressly waived in part of the legal description of the property sold LINE OF THORN GROVE PIKE A DISTANCE OF WITHIN THE 17TH WARD OF THE CITY OF appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the 237.97 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 4 good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only legal description referenced herein shall control. WHEREAS, Betty Irene Bradsher executed a DEGREES 15 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 250 AND DESIGNATED AS LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 32, Trustee will, on September 7, 2017 at 10:00 Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration IN SCOTT`S OAKHILL ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, AM at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES where is, without representations or warranties IN POSSESSION. Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home 45 MINUTES WEST 27.07 FEET TO A STAKE TO KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AS SHOWN Courthouse, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loans, Inc., Lender and Robert M. Wilson, Jr., BY MAP OF SAID SUBDIVISION, OF RECORD IN of any kind, including fitness for a particular use proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF A PRIVATE ROAD; or purpose. THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, Trustee(s), which was dated May 11, 2007 and THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 24 MINUTES WEST MAP BOOK 9, PAGE 8, IN THE KNOX COUNTY and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, recorded on May 23, 2007 in Instrument No. REGISTER`S OFFICE, SAID LOTS BEING MORE THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT the following described property situated in Knox TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER A DISTANCE OF 327.07 FEET TO THE POINT OF A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE 200705230095695, Knox County, Tennessee BEGINNING. PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS County, Tennessee, to wit: Register of Deeds. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH Parcel ID: 097JB008 SHOWN BY MAP AFORESAID, TO WHICH MAP THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES, WITH WHEREAS, default having been made in Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A THE HEREDITAMENTS AND APPURTENANCES the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY the property is believed to be 5800 THORNGROVE MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. THERETO APPERTAINING, HEREBY RELEASING thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION WAS TAKEN FROM Memphis, TN 38103 OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37914. In the event of ALL CLAIMS TO HOMESTEAD AND DOWN the current holder of said Deed of Trust, The THE PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD, NO BOUNDARY www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE any discrepancy between this street address and THEREIN. SITUATED IN DISTRICT SEVEN (7) OF Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE AT THE TIME OF Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF the legal description of the property, the legal KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE 38TH York, as Trustee for the Certificate holders of the THIS CONVEYANCE. Ad #120861 07/31/2017, 08/07/2017, 08/14/2017 THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER SHALL description shall control. WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2007-HY7C THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE CURRENT OWNER(S): JACK AND ELIZABETH GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007- ALL APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, 3, IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE PROPERTY OF HY7C, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, MONDAY AND BUILDING SETBACK LINES OF RECORD NOTICE OF STEVE JONES AS SHOWN IN PLAT CABINET M, OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: First Tennessee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by IN MAP BOOK 9, PAGE 8, IN THE REGISTER`S SLIDE 314-C, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Bank National Association, Cavalry Portfolio OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SUBSTITUTE KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Services, LLC The sale of the above-described USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Register of Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED with all the rights, powers and privileges of the property shall be subject to all matters shown on TO JENNIFER L. MEDLEY, UNMARRIED, BY TRUSTEE’S SALE AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive 35-5-101 have been met. original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WARRANTY DEED DATED JULY 7, 2000, FROM WHEREAS, default has occurred in the IN THE EASTERN LINE OF COSTER ROAD, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be JOHN D. SEIVERS AND GIGI L. SEIVERS, HUSBAND CORNER TO LOT 1, AND BEING DISTANT IN A All right of equity of redemption, statutory and applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well performance of the covenants, terms and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in the entire indebtedness has been declared due and AND WIFE, OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO. conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 7, SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION 581.8 FEET, MORE payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to 200007120002382, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OR LESS, FROM THE POINT OF INTERSECTION said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell any matter that an accurate survey of the premises 1979, executed by Hurdle Helton, Jr. and Debra and convey only as Substitute Trustee. Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Helton, conveying certain real property therein OF THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF COSTER Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by might disclose. This property is being sold with the BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED ROAD AND THE RIGHT- OF-WAY OF INSKIP If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation described to NEIL M. KEATING, as Trustee, as State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or virtue of the power and authority vested in it, TO DEED DATED ______, 2003 same appears of record in the Register’s Office ROAD, THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING will on August 29, 2017, at 10:00AM at the by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or AND OF RECORD BY INSTRUMENT NUMBER of Knox County, Tennessee recorded September AND ALONG LOT 1, NORTH 58 DEG. 45 MIN, usual and customary location at the Knox County be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to Workforce Development are listed as Interested 200309100030544 IN THE REGISTERS OFFICE 11, 1979, in Deed Book 1886, Page 105 and re- EAST 64.38 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THENCE Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. recorded September 21, 1979 in Deed Book 1887, CONTINUING WITH SAID LOT, SOUTH 76 DEG. at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for and place certain without further publication, upon this foreclosure is being given to them and the Tax ID: 081FE-004 Page 750, as assumed by KENNELL R. ADKINS, 15 MIN. EAST 21.21 FEET TO AN IRON PIN cash, the following described property situated in announcement at the time and place for the sale Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental Current Owner(s) of Property: ROBERT MARK VICKIE B. ADKINS in that Deed dated March 4, THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID LOT, NORTH Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, HUDGINS entities’ right to redeem the property as required 1983, recorded March 10, 1983 in Deed/Mortgage 58 DEG 45 MIN EAST 38.78 FEET TO AN IRON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are The street address of the above described by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. Book 1780, Page 512, in the Register’s Office of PIN, CORNER TO LOT 2. THENCE ALONG LOT PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title property is believed to be 514 EAST CHURCHWELL This property is being sold with the express Knox County, Tennessee; 2, SOUTH 30 DEG 43 MIN. 50 SEC. EAST 57.54 COUNTY OF KNOX, AND STATE OF TENNESSEE, is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917, but such reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THENCE CONTINUING TO WIT: and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property address is not part of the legal description of by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned WITH SAID LOT SOUTH 53 DEG 20 MIN 50 SEC, ALL MY RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN is sold as is, where is, without representations the property sold herein and in the event of any for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be to U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS WEST 118.92 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE AND TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, EASTERN LINE OF COSTER ROAD, THENCE WITH IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE particular use or purpose. shall control. N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE COSTER ROAD NORTH 30 DEG. 43 MIN 50 SEC Purchaser shall have no further recourse against PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO- THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS WEST 83.74 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THE POINT the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s WIT: A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE IN POSSESSION. OF BEGINNING, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF attorney. SITUATE IN DISTRICT NO. TWO (2) OF KNOX USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN OF SALOMON BROS MORTGAGE SECURITIES DEAN A, ORR, SURVEYOR, DATED NOVEMBER MWZM File No. 16-001659-670 COUNTY, TENNESSEE WITHIN THE 16TH WARD Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, VII, INC. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH 10, 1995. OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1997-HUD2 who is now Parcel ID: 069IC02002 MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 47, OF Memphis, TN 38103 PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE the owner of said debt; PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) COKER HILLS, INC., SECOND UNIT SUBDIVISION www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin of the property is believed to be 4606 COSTER PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 OF THE A.A. NEWSON ESTATE AS SHOWN ON Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912. In the event of 5217 MARYLAND WAY THE MAP OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN MAP Ad #120798 07/31/2017, 08/07/2017, 08/14/2017 TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the any discrepancy between this street address and BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 BOOK 14, PAGE 118, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. the legal description of the property, the legal PHONE: (615) 238-3630 FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given description shall control. EMAIL: [email protected] MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: NOTICE OF SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF that the entire indebtedness has been declared CURRENT OWNER(S): ROBERT SADOWITZ BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER SHALL due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: City of LINE OF WHITTLE SPRINGS ROAD AT THE SUBSTITUTE HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly Knoxville NOTICE OF appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and COMMON CORNER BETWEEN LOTS 46 AND TRUSTEE’S SALE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. The sale of the above-described property 47, SAID BEGINNING POINT BEING DISTANT OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PHEBE & authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute shall be subject to all matters shown on any FORECLOSURE SALE 220.4 FEET NORTHERLY FROM BORIGHT HUMBERTO ARMAS Trustee will, on August 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive WHEREAS, default has occurred in the AVENUE; THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING performance of the covenants, terms and conditions THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT at the North Side Entrance of the City County covenants, easements or set-back lines that may POINT WITH THE DIVIDING THE BETWEEN LOTS AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY of a Deed of Trust dated May 3, 2005, executed by 46 AND 47, NORTH 60 DEGREES 30 MINUTES TAI TAN NGUYEN, conveying certain real property USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; WHEREAS, Roy Jarnigan Jr. executed a Deed and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration EAST, 135 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, CORNER therein described to ROBERT M WILSON JR, as If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. and to any matter that an accurate survey of TO LOT 4; THENCE WITH THE DIVIDING LINE 35-5-101 have been met. the following described property situated in Knox the premises might disclose. This property is Systems, Inc. as nominee for Branch Banking Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s BETWEEN LOTS 4 AND 47, NORTH 29 DEGREES Office of Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 11, All right of equity of redemption, statutory and County, Tennessee, to wit: being sold with the express reservation that it is and Trust Company, Lender and Arnold M. Weiss, SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. EIGHT (8) OF Trustee(s), which was dated April 30, 2003 30 MINUTES WEST, 60 FEET TO AN IRON 2005, at Instrument Number 200505110090224; otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute PIN, CORNER TO LOT 48; THENCE WITH THE said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. and recorded on May 1, 2003 in Instrument No. and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN LOTS 47 AND 48, Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to convey only as Substitute Trustee. THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale 200305010099323, Knox County, Tennessee KNOXVILLE, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY Register of Deeds. SOUTH 60 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, 135 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the to another day, time, and place certain without BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, default having been made in the FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST LINE OF OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2005-20CB) State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or further publication, upon announcement at the BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby WHITTLE SPRINGS ROAD; THENCE WITH SAID who is now the owner of said debt; the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or time and place for the sale set forth above. All right LINE, SOUTH 29 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST, Workforce Development are listed as Interested SIDE OF SMITH SCHOOL ROAD SAID IRON PIN and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and 60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this BEING DISTANT 4,150 FEET MORE OR LESS, IN homestead, and dower are expressly waived in THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS IDENTICAL foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION FROM THE POINT OF said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be Trust Company, (the “Holder”), appointed the Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute WITH THAT IN DEED RECORDED IN BOOK TB Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF SMITH good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only 3544, PAGE 1145, REGISTER’S OFFICE OF KNOX right to redeem the property as required by 26 SCHOOL ROAD WITH THE CENTER LINE OF WILL as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, COUNTY, TENNESSEE. the entire indebtedness has been declared due and U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. MERRITT ROAD, SAID IRON PIN ALSO MARKING where is, without representations or warranties TAX ID #: 070ID048 This property is being sold with the express A COMMON CORNER OF PROPERTY NOW OR of any kind, including fitness for a particular use Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, privileges of the original Trustee named in said BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM EVELYN PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation FORMERLY BELONGING TO ROLAND BOYD or purpose. MARIE RAY AS SET FORTH IN INSTRUMENT by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside STINNETT; THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT Deed of Trust; and agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that NO. 200605220097516 AND RECORDED ON vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be POINT WITH SMITH SCHOOL ROAD, SOUTH 41 A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE 5/22/2006, KNOX COUNTY RECORDS. entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The DEG. 55 MIN. EAST, 104.59 FEET TO AN IRON USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. the entire indebtedness has been declared due and will, on August 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the THE SOURCE DEED AS STATED ABOVE IS City/County Lobby of the Knox County Courthouse, Purchaser shall have no further recourse against PIN; THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE ROAD, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee THE LAST RECORD OF VESTING FILED FOR THIS the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s SOUTH 20 DEG. 40 MIN. EAST, 83.13 FEET 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by PROPERTY. THERE HAVE BEEN NO VESTING public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash attorney. TO AN ANGLE IRON; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEG. Memphis, TN 38103 CHANGES SINCE THE DATE OF THE ABOVE MWZM File No. 16-003281-670 08 MIN. WEST, 557.6 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php virtue of the power and authority vested in it, or certified funds ONLY, the following described will on August 31, 2017, at 10:00AM at the REFERENCED SOURCE. property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to THENCE NORTH 38 DEG. 23 MIN. WEST, 122.87 Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 12 MONTH CHAIN OF TITLE CONSECO MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, P. C., FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 56 DEG. Ad #121468 usual and customary location at the Knox County wit: FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION SITUATED IN THE SIXTH (6TH) CIVIL Substitute Trustee(s) 59 MIN. EAST, 66.54 FEET TO A CEDAR; THENCE 08/07/2017, 08/14/2017, 08/21/2017 Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for Grantor: CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 SOUTH 80 DEG. 30 MIN. EAST; 148.12 FEET TO cash, the following described property situated in CORPORATION AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF 5217 MARYLAND WAY AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 51 DEG. 40 MIN. Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: Grantee: EVELYN MARIE RAY AND BETTY THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 EAST, 381.95 FEET TO AN IRON PIN THE PLACE SUBSTITUTE SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. 7 (OLD 2) OF IRENE BRADSHER AS J/T/W/R/S BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF PHONE: (615) 238-3630 OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.52 ACRES, MORE TRUSTEE’S SALE KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE 38TH Date: 4/12/2001 Recorded: 5/2/2001 LOT NUMBER NINETY ONE (91), THE WOODS EMAIL: [email protected] OR LESS, AS SHOWN BY THE SURVEY OF G.T. WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, DVB: 200105020074680 Consideration: AT WEST VALLEY SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, AS TROTTER, JR., SURVEYOR, DATED JULY 29, Sale at public auction will be on September BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 17, $5.00 SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT 1979. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT 6, 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, BLOCK D, INSKIP HOMES SUBDIVISION, AS Parcel ID Number: 070ID 048 NO. 200401160070296, REGISTER`S OFFICE, TO ALL APPLICABLE EASEMENTS.Parcel ID: 087 at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, SHOWN ON THE MAP OF THE SAME OF RECORD Address/Description: 3318 Whittle Springs, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP NOTICE OF 045PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute IN MAP BOOK 14, PAGE 158, IN THE REGISTER’S Knoxville, TN 37917. SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR A of the property is believed to be RR 1 SMITH Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND Current Owner(s): Betty Irene Bradsher. MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION THEREOF. SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL ROAD, KODAK, TN 37764. In the event pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by GARY LEE BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Other Interested Party(ies): City of Knoxville THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ALL TRUSTEE’S SALE of any discrepancy between this street address SUMMERS AND GARY L SUMMERS AND BROOKE BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION and Cavalry SPV I, LLC as assignee of Bank of APPLICABLE EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND and the legal description of the property, the legal S. SUMMERS, to SWAFFORD AND HAYES, OF THE NORTHWEST LINE OF HIGHLAND DRIVE America/FIA Card Services, N.A.. BUILDING SETBACK LINES OF RECORD. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the description shall control. Trustee, on May 20, 2005, as Instrument No. WITH THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF ELIZABETH The sale of the property described above shall Parcel ID: 132PC030 performance of the covenants, terms and conditions CURRENT OWNER(S): KENNELL R. ADKINS, 200506010096407 in the real property records STREET; THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT be subject to all matters shown on any recorded PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of a Deed of Trust dated December 3, 2004, VICKIE B. ADKINS of Knox County Register’s Office, Tennessee. WITH THE LINE OF HIGHLAND DRIVE, SOUTH plat; any and all liens against said property for of the property is believed to be 9612 STONE executed by BRANDI M HUTCHESON, conveying OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of Owner of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL 55 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 152.1 FEET unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, CANYON LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922. In the certain real property therein described to TIM the above-described property shall be subject to all TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR IXIS REAL TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES easements or set-back lines that may be event of any discrepancy between this street WILLIAMS, as Trustee, as same appears of record matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid ESTATE CAPITAL TRUST 2005-HE4 MORTGAGE 30 MINUTES WEST, 98.4 FEET TO AN IRON applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well address and the legal description of the property, in the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005- PIN CORNER TO LOT 16; THENCE WITH THE as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of the legal description shall control. recorded December 13, 2004, at Instrument set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior HE4 LINE OF SAID LOT, NORTH 45 DEGREES 37 trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of CURRENT OWNER(S): TAI TAN NGUYEN Number 200412130047979; liens or encumbrances as well as any priority The following real estate located in Knox MINUTES EAST, 150 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN the premises might disclose; and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: AMSOUTH and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF ELIZABETH STREET; All right and equity of redemption, statutory BANKThe sale of the above-described property Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and THENCE WITH SAID LINE SOUTH 44 DEGREES or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly shall be subject to all matters shown on any THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK This property is being sold with the express encumbrances of record: 23 MINUTES EAST, 125 FEET TO THE PLACE waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2005-03CB) reservation that it is subject to confirmation by SITUATED IN CORRYTON, KNOX COUNTY, OF BEGINNING; ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF believed to be good, but the undersigned will covenants, easements or set-back lines that may who is now the owner of said debt; the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may STATE OF TN AND BEING DESCRIBED AS L.A. BILLIPS & SON, SURVEYORS, KNOXVILLE, sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to FOLLOWS: TENNESSEE, DATED JANUARY 4, 1964 right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, SITUATED IN DISTRICT EIGHT (8) OF BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED to another day, time, and place certain without any matter that an accurate survey of the premises Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the and place certain without further publication, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT TO ROY JARNIGAN JR. AND WIFE, MARY L. further publication, upon announcement at the might disclose. This property is being sold with the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. upon announcement at the time and place for THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JARNIGAN BY DEED FROM WILLIAM EUGENE time and place for the sale set forth above. express reservation that it is subject to confirmation NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the sale set forth above. All right and equity of KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN MONDAY, JR. AND WIFE, FLORENCE S. MONDAY This office is attempting to collect a debt. by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may the entire indebtedness has been declared due and redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 7-R-1, IN THE DATED JANUARY 9, 1964 AND OF RECORD Any information obtained will be used for that be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 7-R AND 7R1, BORUFF IN DEED BOOK 1243, PAGE 160 IN THE KNOX purpose. adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the FARMS SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee and place certain without further publication, upon agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute SAME OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET P, SLIDE THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department announcement at the time and place for the sale vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, 153-B, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Ste 310 set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, will, on August 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the without representations or warranties of any kind, COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC SETBACK LINES AND ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS Atlanta, GA 30341 statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are City/County Lobby of the Knox County Courthouse, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE OF RECORD. PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919 expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title located in Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE SAME AS File No.: 17-06621 FC01 is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE NO BOUNDARY SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE THE PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD; NO BOUNDARY and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property or certified funds ONLY, the following described USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. AT THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE AND THE SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE AT THE TIME OF is sold as is, where is, without representations property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEING DIFFERENT FROM THIS CONVEYANCE. or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a wit: 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 THE PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD, THE SOURCE Parcel ID Number: 069HB026 NOTICE OF particular use or purpose. SITUATED IN THE 9TH, FORMERLY 14TH Memphis, TN 38103 OF THE NEW DESCRIPTION IS THE RECORDED Address/Description: 919 Highland Drive, SUBSTITUTE THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT CIVIL DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php MAP OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET P, SLIDE Knoxville, TN 37912. A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE AND WITHIN THE 26TH WARD OF THE CITY OF Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 1153-B, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX Current Owner(s): The Estate of Roy Jarnigan, TRUSTEE’S SALE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, BEING KNOWN AND Ad #121267 07/31/2017, 08/07/2017, 08/14/2017 COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Jr.. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 2-R, IN WHAT IS BEING A PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY Other Interested Party(ies): Citibank, N.A., WHEREAS, default has occurred in the 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 KNOWN AS RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 2, CONVEYED TO ALFRED R. SUFFRIDGE AND WIFE, Sears Gold Mastercard. performance of the covenants, terms and conditions Memphis, TN 38103 OF TRACT 5, IN THE CALEB BAKER ADDITION, PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus August 7, 2017 August 7, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Family quilts are covered in memories By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus. com

Do you have a quilt made by a relative? Isn’t it more than just an old quilt? I have a quilt stitched by my grandmother and her quilting bee. It had The seniors at Windsor Gardens had a dandy time at the belonged to my mother recent Rock and Roll Sock Hop. Everyone enjoyed glass and, after she passed, I bottle cokes, moon pies, and Krystals before dancing the received the quilt. afternoon away! Family quilts are more than bed covers—they are pieces of art and a com- forting bit of history. Some- ANNOUNCEMENTS times we don’t use them Beekeepers Meeting Our Chef’s Table Tour will on the beds or covering The Knox County Bee- let you indulge in five res- furniture but prize them keepers Association’s next taurants is just three hours, in plastic or hang them monthly meeting is the highlighting our talented on the wall. I’m not sure Photo by Mike Steely. annual picnic on Monday, chefs. Book now at www. if that is just a “Southern August 7, 6:00 p.m. at EastTNTours.com or call A quilt stitched by my late grandmother and a memory for me visiting her and seeing Thing” but I know I prize Washington Presbyteri- 865-410-TOUR (8687). the women sitting around the quilting frame working and socializing. How many my family quilt. It bears an Church Pavilion, 7405 quilts she produced in her many years is anyone’s guess. my grandmother’s name Washington Pike. Program: PK HOPE IS ALIVE meeting on the border and when it American Foulbrood, Vitex PK HOPE IS ALIVE Par- was stitched. in your family? Why did society’s quilt collection. Sharon” and “Knox- Plants and Q & A by TN kinson Support Group of “Stitched by Mattie they choose the pattern? ETHS, founded in 1834, ville Crazy Quilt” to origi- State Apiarist Mike Studer. East Tennessee would like Douglas, 1995,” the inked What caused the stain received its first quilt in nals such as a Civil War Open to anyone interested to invite everyone to stop note reads. My grand- that seems to stay? These 1992, a year before the memory quilt and one in honey bees. Bring a cov- by on Tuesday, August 15 mother must have worked are some of the mysteries museum opened. The pieced together from ered dish to share. for the monthly meeting on the quilt the same year that quilt historians try to collection includes quilts clothing labels. at Kern Methodist Church she died, at age 96 years address through genea- from 35 counties and the The Museum of East East TN Tours Foodiversary in the Family Life Center, of age. logical research and tech- acquisitions committee Tennessee is open 8 The weekend of August located at 451 East Ten- Hand-made quilts serve nical analysis. continues to review addi- a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday 18, East TN Tours will host nessee Ave. Oak Ridge, as reminders of family The featured exhibit of tions, evaluating a quilt’s through Friday, 10 a.m. a “Weekend Long 1 Year TN. 37830 from 11:30 – events like births, wed- quilts at the Museum of history, condition and until 4 p.m. Saturdays and Foodiversary Celebration,” 1:30. The Guest Speaker dings, military service, and East Tennessee History at importance. 1 p.m. until 5 pm. on Sun- honoring 1 year in business for August will be Dr. Lynn the death of loved ones. 601 South Gay Street runs The quilts will be dis- days. Admission is $5 for in Knoxville! The weekend Osterlund, MD., Medical The East Tennessee His- from August 7 to January played as part of the adults, $4 for seniors and will consist of three days Director of Palliative Care torical Society recognizes 2. More than two dozen “Voices of the Land: The there’s no charge for chil- of discounted tours, prizes at UT Medical Center. the importance of quilts quilts with dates ranging People of East Tennessee” dren’s admission. and swag given out during Come join the group and and many are on display from 1802 through 2001 exhibit. All the quilts are You can contact the each food tour, a grand learn something new every now in “Stories in Stitch- will be displayed. “Stories kept in climate-controlled museum at (865) 215- prize giveaway, and more! month! For more informa- es: Quilts from East Ten- in Stitches” is dedicated to storage and brought out 8824 or find them online Food tours are an excel- tion please visit www.pkho- nessee Permanent Col- Linda Claussen and Ginny for special occasions. at www.easttnhistory.org. lent way to experience a peisalive.org or call Alan lection.” Rogers for their years of Quilts on display include lot of downtown Knoxville Zimmerman at (865)693- Who made the quilts service and support of the patterns like “Rose of in just a little bit of time! 5721. Legal & public notices ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND, A DEFAULT This the 2ND day of AUGUST, 2017. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less JUDGEMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU ON Non-resident ESTATE OF LOIS MAY GOODMAN than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four COURT THE THIRTIETH (30TH) DAY AFTER THE FOURTH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF DARYL SINGLETON (4) months from the date of first publication as (4TH) PUBLICATION. THIS NOTICE WILL BE Notice CHARLES EDWARDS; ADMINISTRATOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A);or (2) Twelve (12) months from PUBLISHED IN THE KNOXVILLE FOCUS FOR FOUR 3800 HAMPTON AVE., TAWONNA KELLY; CO-ADMINISTRATRIX the decedent’s date of death. NOTICES (4) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EUGENE KNOXVILLE, TN 37914 3653 EDGEBROOKE DR., #312, THIS THE 19TH DAY OF JULY , 2017. JOHNSON, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BRUNSWICK, OH 44212 This the 20TH day of JULY, 2017 RESIDENT NOTICE HUBERT JOHNSON AND THE UNKNOWN TARA SINGLETON; CO-ADMINISTRATRIX DOCKET NO: 139790 HEIRS OF WILLIAM JOHNSON, JR. NOTICE TO ESTATE OF PHYLLIS WARDELL Non-resident 4464 WEST 148TH ST., PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT FOR KNOX CREDITORS CLEVELAND, OH 44135 COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: MDK ENTERPRISES, LLC v. EDDIE PATRICIA DIANE JONES; EXECUTRIX Notice JOHNSON AKA EDDIE JOHNSON, SR. 3405 HARROW GATE LANE, #331, ESTATE OF BARBARA HALL KNOXVILLE, TN 37849 COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE SHAILJA SHARMA RATTAN ¬NO. 194072-1 DOCKET NUMBER 79216-3 – VS ARUN RATTAN THOMAS WILLIAM WARREN, PLAINTIFF IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX NOTICE TO RUFUS W. BEAMER, JR. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW DOCKET #126070 Notice is hereby given that on the 26TH day 707 MARKET ST., KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 VS COUNTY, TENNESSEE of JULY 2017, letters administration in respect of CREDITORS KATHERINE STELLA WARREN, DEFENDANT. IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint the Estate of COUNTY, TENNESSEE filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants THE BARBARA HALL IN THIS CAUSE, IT APPEARING FROM THE IN THIS CAUSE, IT APPEARING FROM THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EUGENE JOHNSON, THE who died Jun 17, 2017, were issued the ESTATE OF LEROY SMITH ORIGINAL FILE AND THE COMPLAINT FOR COMPLAINT FILED, WHICH IS SWORN TO, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF HUBERT JOHNSON AND undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the DOCKET NUMBER 79205-1 NOTICE TO DIVORCE HERETOFORE FILED BY THE PLAINTIFF, THAT THE DEFENDANT ARUN RATTAN IS A THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM JOHNSON, Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All CREDITORS THOMAS WILLIAM WARREN, THAT THE NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, JR., non-residents of the State of Tennessee, or persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Notice is hereby given that on the 24TH day DEFENDANT, KATHERINE STELLA WARREN, IS OR WHOSE WHEREABOUTS CANNOT BE whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon matured or unmatured, against his or her estate of JULY 2017, letters testamentary in respect of ESTATE OF ETHEL MAHALA BULLEN BELIEVED TO BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ASCERTAINED UPONE DILIGENT SEARCH AND diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary are required to file the same with the Clerk and the Estate of DOCKET NUMBER 79240-3 TENNESSEE AND HER WHEREABOUTS CANNOT INQUIRY, SO THAT THE ORDINARY PROCESS OF process of law cannot be served upon defendants Master of the above named court on or before LEROY SMITH BE ASCERTAINED SO THAT ORDINARY PROCESS LAW CANNOT BE SERVED UPON ARUN RATTAN. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EUGENE JOHNSON, THE the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) who died Jul 1, 2017, were issued the Notice is hereby given that on the 1ST day of CANNOT BE SERVED UPON HER. IT IS ORDERED IT IS ORDERED THAT THE DEFENDANT FILE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF HUBERT JOHNSON AND otherwise their claims will be forever barred. undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the AUGUST 2017, letters testamentary in respect of THAT SAID DEFENDANT, KATHERINE STELLA AN ANSWER TO AN ACTION OF COMPLAINT FOR THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM JOHNSON, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All the Estate of WARREN, FILE HER ANSWER WITH THE FOURTH DIVORCE FILED BY SHAILJA SHARMA RATTAN, JR., it is ordered that said defendants, THE publication of this notice if the creditor received an persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, ETHEL MAHALA BULLEN CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PLAINTIFF HEREIN, WITH THE FOURTH CIRCUIT UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EUGENE JOHNSON, THE actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty matured or unmatured, against his or her estate who died Mar 8, 2017, were issued the AND A COPY TO THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY, COURT IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND WITH UNKNOWN HEIRS OF HUBERT JOHNSON AND (60) days before the date that is four (4) months are required to file the same with the Clerk and undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the R. BRANDON WHITE, WHO’S ADDRESS IS FELISHA B. WHITE, PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM JOHNSON, from the date of this first publication; or Master of the above named Court on or before Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. 216 PHOENIX COURT, SUITE D. SEYMOUR, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 216 PHOENIX COURT SUITE JR., file an answer with the Clerk and Master (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) All persons, resident and non-resident, having TENNESSEE 37865, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF D. SEYMOUR, TN 37865, WITHIN THIRTY (30) of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee received an actual copy of the notice to creditors otherwise their claims will be forever barred: claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her THE LAST DATE OF PUBLICATION, EXCLUSIVE OF DAYS OF THE LAST DATE OF PUBLICATION, AND IF and with Lawrence W. Kelly, an Attorney whose if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first estate are required to file the same with the Clerk THE DAY OF PUBLICATION, OR A JUDGMENT BY YOU DO NOT ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND, address is, 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Suite than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four publication of this notice if the creditor received an and Master of the above named Court on or before DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AND THE CAUSE SET A DEFAULT JUDGEMENT MAY BE ENTERED 460 Atlanta, GA 30319, within thirty (30) days (4) months from the date of first publication as actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) FOR HEARING EX PARTE AS TO HER. FURTHER AGAINST YOU ON THE THIRTIETH (30TH) DAY of the last date of publication or a judgment by described in (1)(A); or (60) days before the date that is four (4) months otherwise their claims will be forever barred: FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING THE MATTER, IT AFTER THE FOURTH (4TH) PUBLICATION. THIS default will be taken against you and the cause (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s from the date of this first publication; or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first IS TO BE HEARD ON OCTOBER 5, 2017, AT 9:00 NOTICE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE KNOXVILLE will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before date of death. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor publication of this notice if the creditor received an A.M. OR AS SOON AS THIS CAUSE CAN BE HEARD FOCUS FOR FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. Chancellor John F. Weaver in the Knox County This the 26TH day of JULY, 2017. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURTROOM, KNOX THIS THE 18TH DAY OF JULY , 2017. Chancery Court, Division I, at 400 W. Main Street, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (60) days before the date that is four (4) months COUTNY COURTHOUSE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This notice will be ESTATE OF BARBARA HALL than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four from the date of this first publication; or FURTHER, THAT FAILURE TO ANSWER BEFORE published in a The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor OR APPEAR ON THAT DATE WILL RESULT IN Non-resident four (4) consecutive weeks. MARSHA JEAN HALL; ADMINISTRATRIX described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors THE JUDGMENT BEING TAKEN AGAINST HER 4200 FULTON DR., (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less AND ENTRY OF A FINAL ORDER. THIS NOTICE Notice This 3RD day of August, 2017. KNOXVILLE, TN 37918 date of death than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE KNOXVILLE FOCUS, ______This the 24TH day of JULY, 2017. To: THE KNOXVILLE FOCUS (4) months from the date of first publication as IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, FOR (4) SUCCESSIVE Clerk and Master described in (1)(A); or WEEKS. JUAN TOMAS DOMINGO -Vs- MICAELA NOTICE TO ESTATE OF LEROY SMITH JUAN DOMINGO PASCUAL (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death THIS THE 26TH DAY OF JULY, 2017 Docket # 140729 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LINWOOD SMITH, JR.; EXECUTOR IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX This the 1ST day of AUGUST, 2017. KNOX COUNTY FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT 925 ANDES ST. KNOXVILLE, TN 37914 CLERK COUNTY, TENNESSEE CREDITORS ESTATE OF DARYL SINGLETON BY: MIKE HAMMOND, CLERK In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint DOCKET NUMBER 79236-2 filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant ESTATE OF LOIS MAY GOODMAN ESTATE OF ETHEL MAHALA BULLEN MICAELAaa JUAN DOMINGO PASCUAL is a DOCKET NUMBER 79226-1 Notice is hereby given that on the 2ND day of NOTICE TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose Notice is hereby given that on the 28TH day AUGUST 2017, letters administration in respect STANLEY W. BULLEN; EXECUTOR Non-resident whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent of JULY 2017, letters administration in respect of of the Estate of CREDITORS 1982 HWY 61E, LUTTRELL, TN 37779 search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process the Estate of DARYL SINGLETON Notice of law cannot be served upon MICAELA JUAN LOIS MAY GOODMAN who died Jun 8, 2017, were issued the ESTATE OF PHYLLIS WARDELL DOMINGO PASCUAL . who died Apr 9, 2017, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the DOCKET NUMBER 79194-2 JEREMY L. OSBORNE – VS- RYANNE E. KASIK IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. DOCKET #140724 answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All All persons, resident and non-resident, having Notice is hereby given that on the 20TH day MISC. filed by JUAN TOMAS DOMINGO, Plaintiff persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her of JULY 2017, letters testamentary in respect of IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate estate are required to file the same with the Clerk the Estate of COUNTY, TENNESSEE Tennessee, and with TROY WESTON, Plaintiff’s are required to file the same with the Clerk and and Master of the abovenamed Court on or before PHYLLIS WARDELL Notices IN THIS CAUSE, IT APPEARING FROM THE Attorney whose address is 400 W. CHURCH Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) who died Jun 3, 2017, were issued the COMPLAINT FILED, WHICH IS SWORN TO, AVE. SUITE 101 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902, within the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Legal Section 94 THAT THE DEFENDANT RYANNE E. KASIK IS A thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first first publication of this notice if the creditor persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Knox County will receive bids for the following OR WHOSE WHEREABOUTS CANNOT BE a Default Judgment may be entered against you publication of this notice if the creditor received an received an actual copy of this notice to creditors matured or unmatured, against the estate are items & services: ASCERTAINED UPONE DILIGENT SEARCH AND on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four required to file the same with the Clerk and Master Bid 2585, Vehicles, due 9/7/17; INQUIRY, SO THAT THE ORDINARY PROCESS publication. This notice will be published in The (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (4) months from the date of this first publication; of the abovenamed court on or before the earlier Bid 2589, Janitorial Services for Head Start OF LAW CANNOT BE SERVED UPON RYANNE E. Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. from the date of this first publication; or or of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their Centers, due 9/6/17; KASIK. This the 3RD day of AUGUST, 2017. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor claims will be forever barred: Bid 2590, Dish Machines, due 9/7/17 IT IS ORDERED THAT THE DEFENDANT FILE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the AN ANSWER TO AN ACTION OF COMPLAINT S/Mike Hammond if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less first date of the publication of this notice if the For additional information call 865-215- FOR DIVORCE FILED BY JEREMY L . OSBORNE, Mike Hammond than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four creditor received an actual copy of this notice to 5777, stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 PLAINTIFF HEREIN, WITH THE FOURTH CIRCUIT Clerk (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date North Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN COURT IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND WITH S/Kathy Lewis described in (1)(A); or described in (1) (A); or that is four (4) months from the date of the first 37917, or visit our website: www.knoxcounty. N/A, PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY WHOSE ADDRESS KATHY LEWIS (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s publication; or org/procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus IS N/A, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE LAST Deputy Clerk date of death. date of death. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor items, go to www.govdeals.com. DATE OF PUBLICATION, AND IF YOU DO NOT This the 28TH day of JULY, 2017. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus August 7, 2017

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