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ISSUE 32 VOLUME 33 FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 • 1A Founders Park at Campbell Station art School mask future? Henderson, Horn sound off MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD ■ [email protected] Knox County Board of Education members debated its current mask policy for nearly three hours last week, then spent an additional two hours hearing from more than 20 parents pre- dominantly opposed to continued masking next school year during the Board’s monthly scheduled work session Wednesday, April 7. Michelle Hollenhead Spurring the commentary was a mask policy “sunset” clause intro- duced by Betsy Henderson, BOE District 6 representative (cov- Horn ering Hardin Valley and Karns communities) pertaining to Policy C-240, which was Chalk Talk See MASK POLICY on Page 4A Kristi Lynch of Farragut took advantage of a sunny afternoon Tuesday, April 6, to create her entry for this year’s Dogwood Arts Festival virtual Chalk Walk event. The artist spent more than two hours in Founders Park at Campbell Station creating a vivid depiction of Tennessee’s State Wildflower, the Tennessee Echina- Independence Day Parade cea, which she said also grows in her own yard. to return Saturday, July 3 ■ STAFF REPORTS Online vaccine sign-ups easier [email protected] After COVID-19 concerns cancelled last year’s annual Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade, thanks to Du, FHS sophomore officials are preparing to host the popular event this MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD year — but on Saturday, July 3, as Independence Day, ■ [email protected] July 4, falls on Sunday. The parade, which runs from 9:30 to roughly 11:30 Now that everyone in Tennessee age 16 and older is eligible for a.m., will travel from the Farragut High School park- the COVID-19 vaccine, a Farragut High School sophomore is of- ing lot to Kingston Pike, then head west to Boring fering assistance to anyone experiencing difficulties with online Road, the end for each parade entry. vaccine sign-ups. Kingston Pike will be closed from Concord Road to Nolan Du, 15, worked with fellow FHS 10th-grader Kate Ford Boring Road (about 1.4 miles) starting at 8:30 a.m. un- to develop a website and program, Vaccine Initiative, as part of til around noon, according to Sue Stuhl, Town Parks a non-profit organization called Students for Betterment, which & Recreation director. Du founded. • Parking for parade participants (and spectator Du said he was watching the news and saw where someone parking) will be available in the main Farragut High his age was “doing the exact same thing in Chicago, and he had School parking lot (senior/teacher lot in the circle) Michelle Hollenhead helped over 1,000 people get registered. and can be accessed from the school entrance off Nolan Du, FHS sophomore, with the QR “I thought it would be great to have this same type of service North Campbell Station Road or at the Farragut Mid- code that takes vaccine seekers to a See VACCINE SIGN-UPS on Page 3A website he co-created for sign-up help. See PARADE TO RETURN on Page 2A Grigsby Chapel Road ‘eligible’ to add traffic ‘mitigation’ MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD ficially meet “warrants,” or specific criteria that indi- pel seemed to indicate a need for traffic mitigation, ■ [email protected] cates traffic mitigation options should be considered coupled with complaints and concerns Grigby Chapel if not outright implemented. residents previously voiced. Farragut’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen discov- Traffic mitigation options for both intersections “Thank you (Town engineer) Darryl (Smith) and ered last week that Grigsby Chapel Road is now eli- suggested by Childers included traffic signals, round- (Town administrator) David (Smoak) for responding gible for traffic controls at two intersections. abouts, four-way stops and existing side-street stops. quickly to my meltdown,” Meyer said. “I just hope the During its regularly-scheduled budget workshop Already included in the Town’s 2021-22 budget (cur- folks in the North Ward feel vindicated by the data.” Thursday, April 8, the Board went over traffic studies rently being discussed through ongoing budget work- “I would like to see us put both signals in the bud- for intersections at Fretz Road (completed about two shops) is CIP funding for a traffic light at Fretz Road. get,” Vice Mayor Louise Povlin said. weeks ago) and St. John’s Court (completed Monday, Alderman Scott Meyer strongly requested the traf- A discussion and public hearing on BOMA’s FY 2022 April 5), which were provided by Alan Childers of fic studies be done during a Thursday, March 25, Cap- CIP is on the Farragut Municipal Planning Commis- Cannon & Cannon. ital Investment Program 2022 Budget meeting, after sion agenda Thursday, April 15, during which specific Data collected indicates both intersections now of- reporting his own experiences along Grigsby Cha- projects likely would be discussed. bbusinessusiness ccommunityommunity ssportsports “I now get to work with my colleagues across ORNL “My teachers and counselors have been constant “These guys don’t quit, and this is the best group of to bring biology and ecology together in exciting ways supporters in everything I wish to pursue. 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While turning out of the business property, • At 5:48 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, an officer “the suspect revved his car to a burnout and responded to Tennova Turkey Creek Medi- lost control of his vehicle and ran through two cal Center on reports of a hit-and-run in the sections of the wooden fence along the road at employee parking lot. Victim/vehicle owner Photo courtesy of First Utility District of Knox County Cotton Eyed Joe’s,” the report stated. The sus- said she had been on the premises since about Officials with First Utility District of Knox County are honored for pect fled the scene before officers arrived. Esti- 7:50 a.m. When she got off work and made it their performance in the EPA’s Area-Wide Optimization Program. mated amount of damage to the fence was listed back to her vehicle, a 2014 Kia Optima, she no- From left are Jimmy Miller, Jordan Durham, Travis Nicely and at $700. ticed the passenger side rear fender/bumper Craig Mayes, environmental compliance officer. • At 5:04 p.m., Thursday, April 8, a com- had been hit. No estimated amount of damage, plainant contacted KCSO Teleserve Unit to dollar-wise, was listed. Victim had no suspect report a worthless check from Smart Bank, vehicle or suspect information at the time of 11216 Kingston Pike. Complainant advised the this report. Meeting EPA ‘drinking water suspect successfully cashed a counterfeit check • At 10:09 a.m., Friday, April 9, the victim for $2,384.61. He advised the check was a Smart called KCSO to file a report regarding a theft Bank check with a current account holder’s at a Rockwell Farm Lane address. According to goals,’ FUD earns certificate information on it. Complainant was able to the victim on Feb. 22, she was moving into a res- STAFF REPORTS provide the listed suspect’s name and driver’s idence at this location and hired a company to ■ [email protected] license number. He said the incident was caught move her belongings. She said when the movers by cameras inside of the bank and the footage finished, the lead mover used his phone to call Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation could be held for an indefinite amount of time the company to let them know they were done. has honored First Utility District of Knox County for its perfor- pending detective review. According to the victim, she had only paid them mance in meeting drinking water goals in a U.S. Environmental • At 1:50 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, two of- the initial $75 when she reserved the service. Protection Agency program. ficers made contact with a suspicious Dodge Victim said they required the rest of the pay- TDEC awarded the utility district with a certificate recogniz- Avenger outside a closed business, Taco Boy ment be made over the phone at the completion ing its success in meeting program goals for its performance Sports Bar and Grill. Reporting officer made of the job. She said she handed the head mover managing disinfection byproducts. The program is part of the contact with the driver, the eventual arrestee, her Citibank Mastercard to give the office her EPA’s Area-Wide Optimization Program, an initiative adminis- who was sitting in the driver’s seat with the ve- card number and security code for the rest of tered in Tennessee by TDEC’s Division of Water Resources. hicle running. “She was clearly intoxicated, and the payment. “The First Utility District of Knox County has earned this rec- I could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage According to the victim, the other two mov- ognition with its commitment to clean drinking water and qual- on her breath and person,” the report stated. ers were standing in the next room, which was ity service,” Greg Young, deputy commissioner of TDEC, said. Eventual arrestee, who also had slurred only about 12 feet away. She said they could eas- “We are pleased to honor its team for its hard work in this area. speech, said she had two to three beers about an ily hear the lead mover giving out her credit “At the end of the day we all want clean water, not just for hour before. When asked to exit the vehicle, she card information. Victim believes one of them ourselves but for our neighbors, our friends and our families,” had difficulty standing and was very unsteady. must have written down her information while Young added. “TDEC is a resource in this effort, not just a regu- She agreed to perform a standardized field so- the head mover was reading it off to the office. lator, and we are happy to have played a role in helping the First briety test, but was unable to perform due to Utility District of Knox County achieve its goals.” her level of intoxication. 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Vaccine sign-ups From page 1A towncalendar here — really everywhere — because everyone needs to get the • Town of Farragut will host a free Lunch Selected candidates are expected to take part in vaccine,” he said. and Learn on healthy aging from 12:30 to all discussions, but will not have a formal vote. The website is accessible through a QR code. By scanning the 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, in the Assembly For information about available opportunities code, potential registrants are taken to the Vaccine Initiative Hall of Farragut Community Center, 239 Jame- and an online application, visittownoffarragut. webpage and walked through a four-step process to sign up for stowne Blvd. Discussion to center on what you org/youth. Application deadline for youth and available vaccines. can do to make your brain more resistant to cog- adults is 4 p.m., Friday, May 14. “Signing up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can be tricky and nitive decline. Bring a lunch. Pre-registration • Registration is under way for the 37th confusing,” Du stated on the website before directing readers to by Friday, April 16, is required. Register online Annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo, set consider “the three main options for registering, which includes at townoffarragut.org/register, in person at the for Saturday morning, May 15, at Anchor one for those “proficient with technology,” another for those community center or by phone at 865-218-3375. Park. Event is free and open to children ages 12 “non proficient with technology” and one for individuals wish- • Applications for adult and youth repre- and younger. Two rounds of Rodeo will be of- ing to register though Knox County Health Department. sentatives to serve on Town of Farragut vol- fered: from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 10 to 11 a.m., ac- Du has even included a way to contact him though the website unteer committees are being accepted. These cording to organizers. Participants are limited for more hands-on assistance. are working committees, and applicants should to one session per child. Pre-registration, which “I helped a lady make an appointment last week,” he said. be willing to give time to monthly meetings runs through Wednesday, May 12, is required “She had been on a wait list with Knox County Health Depart- and committee projects and/or events. Some for the 75 spots available during each session, ment for a while, and when she heard I could help her schedule committees require a background in a profes- and may be accomplished by visiting www. an appointment without waiting time, she immediately asked me sional area. There are openings on the follow- townoffarragut.recdesk.com/community/pro- to help. ing boards and committees: Arts & Beautifica- gram. Those attending should bring their own “Now she has an appointment,” which was- tion Committee, Farragut Museum Committee, fishing poles if possible, although limited poles Wednesday, April 14. Farragut Education Relations Committee, Far- on site will be available to borrow. Winners will “Also, I just learned that a restaurant owner ragut Tourism/Visitor Advisory Committee, be contacted after the Rodeo, and their prizes in Maryville was able to make the vaccine ap- Board of Zoning Appeals, Board of Plumbing & will be mailed. pointment for himself and his family following Gas/Mechanical Examiners, Parks & Athletics • Farragut’s McFee Park splash pad, 917 the instruction from my website,” Du added. Council, Stormwater Advisory Committee and McFee Road, is set to re-open for the sea- “(Before that) he still did not know he and his Visual Resources Review Board. Applications son Saturday, April 24, and will be open daily family are already eligible for vaccines until are available at townoffarragut.org/committees from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the last weekend our reaching out to him. or at Town Hall. For more information, call the in September. According to the Town’s Parks & “I am so glad to hear our organization’s Administration Department at 865-966-7057. Recreation website, it may close daily from 2 to reaching out could help people who are still Du Civic-minded high school juniors or seniors 3 p.m. for maintenance. For pad rules and or- confused with the vaccine registration eligi- who live in or attend school in Farragut are en- ganized group reservation info, visit www.far- bility and appointment process. What happened really reflects couraged to apply to be a youth representative. ragutparksandrec.org/mcfee-park/. our non-profit organization’s goal on this Vaccine Initiative: We are doing our part in beating this pandemic and helping others to do theirs.” While the site and program currently is mainly targeting those wishing to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Du said Vaccine Initiative is “specifically built to find all vaccines.” PPosiesosies fforor Although Du is not yet able to drive, he relies on family members and friends to help him get the word out about the initiative, which went live just two weeks ago. tthehe Last week, his Bridgewater subdivision neighbor, Bill Truex, PPantryantry drove him to Farragut Town Hall, West Knox County Senior Center, farragutpress and Farragut Community Center, during a school in-service day, to help publicize the website. Saturday, April 17, 2021 Truex noted Du has had a “servant’s heart” for many years, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine) looking for ways to help his community and demonstrating it as Farragut Presbyterian Church • 209 Jamestowne Blvd. young as 8 years old. “Someone threw a glass bottle on our street, and Nolan came Proceeds benefi t: out with a broom and helped me clean it up,” Truex said. “I didn’t SShophop fforor sspringpring pplantslants & gardengarden iitemstems even have to ask, he just came and offered.” Du, the son of Maohua Du and Li Wang, said he is just glad aandnd ggrabrab a bbiteite ttoo eeat!at! (Cash or Checks preferred) to be helping the community on its way back to some kind of • Spring Plants, Flowers & Herbs • Garden Decor • Food Trucks “normal.” “I am excited about what’s coming, and hopefully more and • Kids Activity • Garden Items “Bargain Booth” more people in our community will be able to get vaccinated so B’s Bites • 9am-1pm (wings, tacos, mac & cheese, etc.) the restaurants and stores can have more people visiting. It is Knox Dough • 9:30-11:30 (edible cookie dough & rolled ice cream) good for the local economy and we have a safer place to live.” Your purchases will support The Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry, located at Faith Lutheran Church and is For more information, e-mail Du at nolan.puran.du@gmail. a combined outreach of Faith Lutheran, Concord United Methodist, and Farragut Presbyterian Church. com.

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Mask policy versations like this one any- — but it is there, and offers 100 From page 1A more,” he added.“Get a vacci- percent prevention,” he added. nation and maybe we could go “That is the way out of this. I presstalk passed last August as an emer- back to normal.” can’t tell you what to do, just gency policy. Through the first week in try to inform you the protec- “The resolution that I am of- April, according to KCS of- tion of teachers and staff issue fering would sunset the mask ficials, roughly 22 percent of is solvable and is not a mask 671-TALK (8255) policy for next year while re- staff had received at least the issue — it’s a vaccination is- maining vigilant if the circum- first COVID-19 vaccine. sue.” or [email protected] stances change by August,” “I thought vaccines were the Childs went on to say he Henderson said in an e-mail end game, but the ball keeps has seen more mental health • I would like to comment on the article entitled “Parents prior to the meeting. “The moving,” Henderson later struggles among children dur- win Title IX, FHS softball to get $1.3 million boost.” I feel amendment I’m suggesting said. “Why are we picking and ing the pandemic, but said he that is a very misleading headline. The article mentions that it is would have the Board review choosing what CDC recom- saw it more as “isolation and now able to equal to its counterpart, Farragut High School base- the metrics every month to mendations to follow?” stress” issues rather than a ball’s John Heatherly Field/The Ballpark (at Farragut). That is ensure we are getting back to Board member Patti Bounds, mask issue. an unfair comparison because the baseball team raises 100 per- normal while protecting the District 7, noted disparities Dr. Martha Buchanan, ex- cent of its money that it uses for its complex’s improvements, health at our schools. she personally witnessed re- ecutive director for KCHD, upgrades and maintenance. It is completely funded by parents “As we near the end of the cently “at advocated not only continuing and donations to the program through sponsorship. Knox Coun- pandemic, we need to become ballparks in to mask — as the CDC recom- ty Schools pay only electric and water. more flexible with our poli- four differ- mends — but also stated she All other ballpark improvements, upgrades and maintenance cies,” she added. “Our staff ent parts of continues to do so in public, de- is paid 100 percent by Farragut baseball boosters, its parents has been eligible to receive the the county. spite the fact she has been fully and its sponsors. The article leads readers to believe that we get vaccine since Feb. 22. … By Au- “I saw one vaccinated and had the COVID- money from Knox County or the state or whomever, which is gust, anyone over the age of 16 mask (over- 19 virus midway through the completely false and misleading. There should be some explana- will have had the opportunity all). No kids, pandemic. tion of where the funds come from for the Farragut High School to get the vaccine. parents or “Masks do work, absolutely,” baseball team, not lead the readers to believe that the assump- “I’m fully vaccinated and I siblings or Buchanan said. “… I’m fully tion is they get (tax) money and softball does not. Go Ads. encourage everyone to make grandpar- vaccinated, but when go out I • I just want to express my concern about the Biddle an appointment to do the ents” were will continue to wear my mask Farm development that perhaps others have not consid- same.” wearing Henderson because I don’t know if you ered. First, it is unknown to me if a hydrology study has been Current COVID-19 cases in masks. have someone at home who done on the property. My husband, my friends and the second Knox public schools “are at the Board members, including is elderly, and I might make governor of the state of Tennessee (Archibald Roane) are buried lowest levels since September, Chair Susan Horn, District you sick, and you might make at the lovely, historic Pleasant Forest Cemetery. It would be a and as the most vulnerable get 5 (Farragut and portions of them sick. travesty if water runoff impacted that cemetery. Additionally, I vaccinated we should return to West Knoxville), said feedback “We’ve got to reach a better understand the adjacent property of the cemetery is part of a normal operations,” Hender- received from hundreds of level of vaccinations.” Civil War site, the Battle of Campbell Station. son said. “Our kids desperately parents “were in both camps” “I’m confused,” Bounds said. The cemetery and battlefield are historically significant. I am need to return to normal.” regarding the mask issue. “You’ve had COVID, you’ve so hopeful preservation and the heritage groups have been in- Knox County Superinten- “A lot of parents I heard from been vaccinated, but you wear cluded in this planning and development. I pray that this devel- dent Bob Thomas said his plan kept their kids out because a mask so you won’t give it to opment will not shadow this beautiful property or the cemetery. is to consult with the Knox they would be forced to wear anyone else?” Let’s keep it in the light. The treasure of this property deserves County Health Department, masks,” Horn said. “Then oth- “There’s a slight possibility I to be preserved and protected. the Centers for Disease Con- ers sent them because of the could contract COVID again,” • The apartments proposed for Loop Road do not have to trol, the state Department of policy.” Buchanan said. “I could trans- go through a rezoning process. The property is zoned R-V, Health and the Governor’s of- Dr. Joseph Childs, chief med- mit the virus into the air and General Residential, and apartments up to 12 units per acre are fice for guidance on continuing ical officer for East Tennessee make someone else sick. We an allowable use. This project would not come before the (Knox) the masking policy. Children’s Hospital, was called need more data on that.” County Commission or even the Knoxville-Knox County Plan- “My recommendation would on to speak during the meeting “What I have heard from ning Commission for approval. It went straight to Knox County be to continue to follow the and seemed to support discon- parents, is their concern that Engineering. The only reason the public knows about this proj- guidance from the CDC and tinuing the mask policy. masks are not being used prop- ect is because (5th District Commissioner) John Schoonmaker Health Department,” he said. “I don’t think you had a erly,” Horn said. digs into things and asks questions. Currently, both entities are choice from a mask stand- After further discussion, • It is appalling that the Farragut High School softball continuing to recommend point,” regarding last year’s Horn said, “The reason I sup- team is requiring the (Knox County) Board of Education masks and social distancing to policy, Childs said. “… You ported (the mask policy last (because parents won a Title IX lawsuit) to fund upgrades to stop the spread of the disease. made the choice you had to year) was because I supported their field to bring it up to par with the (FHS) baseball field. The “We can get rid of them to- make; but we are in a different the re-opening plan. ... Would upgrades to the baseball field were funded by the booster club, morrow if that’s what the world now … my perception I have voted for it if I thought the parents and the members of the baseball team (inaudible). Board wants to do,” Thomas was we were not as much wor- it was going to be here forever, If the softball parents want the same upgrades, they should said. “... The most impactful rying about protecting kids. I or even into next year? Abso- raise funds and pay for the upgrades. $1.3 million would be bet- activity would be to be vac- thought the masks were to pro- lutely not.” ter spent upgrading and growing the CTE offerings at Farragut cinated as soon as” eligibility tect teachers and staff. So now The Board was set to con- High School. $1.3 million would fund a lot of needed equipment. requirements are met. we have the vaccine, univer- sider policy changes during its It’s embarrassing that these softball parents don’t get that. The “If everyone is vaccinated, sally available to everybody — regular meeting Wednesday, softball team should reject these funds that are channeled to the we might not need to have con- (I’m) disappointed in numbers April 14 (after press deadline). School Board for investment and education.

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Editor email: [email protected] Website: www.farragutpress.com Phone: 865-675-6397 News Fax: 675-1675 Advertising Fax: 675-6776 farragutpress is published weekly at 11863 Kingston Pike Farragut, TN 37934 Mike Lewis 865.694.9118 AUTO HOME bbusinessusiness RENTERS LIFE FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 • 5A BUSINESS [email protected] Blue Ridge Yoga reaches out businessbriefs • Michael Smith has been service in the US Army. named director of develop- • Two UT Department of Plant with class fundraisers at STAR ment for the Women’s Basket- Sciences faculty earned the Blue ball Hall of Fame in Knoxville. Ribbon Extension Communica- TAMMY CHEEK Smith, who previously was mation Award from the Southern ■ [email protected] jor gift officer for the University Region of the American Society of Southern Mississippi in Hat- for Horticultural Science’s for Blue Ridge Yoga, 623 N. tiesburg, Mississippi, will join their publication, “Operation Campbell Station Road, is the Hall of Fame team starting of a Garden Center During the reaching out to non-profit or- April 19. “The addition of Mike COVID-19 Pandemic.” The proj- ganizations in the area with to our existing team at the Hall ect was led by Amy Fulcher, an yoga classes as fundraisers, of Fame is a winning combina- associate professor and Exten- starting with an event at Shan- tion” stated Dana Hart, presi- sion specialist, and supported by gri-La Therapeutic Riding dent of the WBHOF. several colleagues across the UT • The following local Weich- Institute of Agriculture. Academy, 11800 U.S. Highway ert Real Estate agents were • UT-Knoxville recently dis- 11 East in neighboring Lenoir honored by the national fran- tributed its 50,000th COVID- City. chise organization, Weichert 19 vaccine since first receiving “We have an event at STAR Real Estate Affiliates Inc., as 2020 doses in December 2020. from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Office Award winners, based on • Amazon has committed April 17,” said Jessica Mi- achieving specified production $750,000 for an endowed dis- shu, Blue Ridge Yoga owner. requirements in gross commis- tinguished professorship in “It’s going to be a really good sion income or units closed in University of Tennessee, Knox- evening. We’re really excited 2020. The agents are: Adam ville’s Haslam College of Busi- about it. Hatmaker and Michael Wood ness. The gift is a one-to-one “We are going to be doing (Executive Club), and Pat- match, a $1.5 million endow- an all-level yoga class in their rick Michael (Sales Associate ment, with the Haslam family. indoor arena,” she added. Achievement Certificate) with • The University of Tennes- ”Anybody’s welcome, whether Weichert, Realtors - Advantage see, Knoxville has multiple a seasoned yogi or a new prac- Plus in Knoxville; Mark S Be- graduate programs highly titioner. nard (President’s Club - Gold), ranked in the recently released “There’s going to be live Mary Beth Malin (Ambassador 2022 US News and World Report acoustic music by an artist Club), Kendra Bonnette (Exec- graduate school rankings re- coming from Nashville, who’s Photo submitted utive Club) and Nicole Garbutt port, enough to earn a US News (Sales Associate Achievement Best Graduate Schools designa- going to play for us.” Blue Ridge Yoga owner Jessica Mishu introduces one of the mini On the lighter side, “There’s Certificate) with Weichert, Real- tion. Provost and Senior Vice horses people will find at a fundraising yoga class event from 6 tors - Browning & Browning. Chancellor John Zomchick said going to be mini horses that to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at Shangri-La Therapeutic Riding • The University of Tennes- the rankings show the strength will be dressed up in outfits Academy, 11800 U.S. Highway 11 East in Lenoir City. see, Knoxville Reserve Offi- of graduate programs. and a professional photogra- cer Training Corps recently • For the fifth straight year, pher to get your picture made received the 2020 MacArthur Pinnacle Financial Partners, with the mini horses,” Mishu Award for excellence in perfor- with a branch in Farragut, re- said. After the yoga class, Ticket price is $45 per per- visit its website at yogaknox- mance, retention and training. cently was selected as one of the we have some local vendors, son. Mishu said 100 percent villetn.com to purchase tick- UT is one of eight schools se- best places to work in the United including Clean Juice from of event proceeds will go to ets. lected out of 274 senior Army States, according to a new list of Turkey Creek, and we’re go- STAR. “We wanted to partner with ROTC units nationwide, show- the 100 Best Companies to Work ing to get a backstage tour of To participate, call Blue ing outstanding work in prepar- For from FORTUNE magazine STAR.” Ridge Yoga, 865-288-3562, or See BLUE RIDGE on Page 7A ing commissioned officers for and Great Place to Work. Wings in flight Hardin Valley scientist chosen to lead ORNL’s BESSD division TAMMY CHEEK opportunity as is the intersec- eas. He is ideally suited to lead ■ [email protected] tion of all three.” this research.” “Climate change and de- As new BESSD associate di- As Dr. Stan Wullschleger of mand for clean water are glob- rector, Wullschleger will “lead Hardin Valley takes on his new al priori- a diverse group of scientists role as associate laboratory di- ties, with focused on advancing under- rector for Oak Ridge National solutions standing of the natural world, Laboratory’s Biological and directly designing secure biosystems Environmental Systems Sci- informed and improving U.S. competi- ence Directorate, he and his by ORNL’s tiveness in the global bioecon- team want to focus on climate research in omy through innovations in Tammy Cheek change and other national con- the biologi- bio-energy and bioproducts,” Wild Wing Café, 11335 Campbell Lakes Drive in Farragut, shut cerns. cal, Earth the release stated. down operations and closed its doors Sunday, March 28. “Thank “Our plans are coming to- and climate “The laboratory has a you Farragut for the warmest of welcomes and for your tremen- gether now, but we want to sciences,” rich history in the biological focus our people and our capa- ORNL and environmental sciences dous support over the last 14 years,” WWC owner Dave McFar- Wullschleger bilities on urgent needs of the director and I have been fortunate to land stated in a press release. Customers can still enjoy dining nation in climate change, clean Thomas Zacharia stated in a have made my career here,” at Wild Wing Café’s 119 East Emory Road location in Powell. energy and environmental jus- press release. “Stan has been Wullschleger said. “I am hon- Also owner of the former Wild Wing Café home, McFarland had tice,” Wullschleger said. integral to some of our most no comment at deadline on the building’s business future. “Each of these is an exciting important efforts in these ar- See NEW ORNL ROLE on Page 6A “Hoppy” Spring! It’s Time to Get a Second Opinion on Your Investments!

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New ORNL role ences. However, now they are From page 5A broadened to encompass the Creative Cuts opens along K-Pike biological sciences as well. ored by this opportunity to “Biology, both that of plants TAMMY CHEEK build on our capabilities and and microbes, lie at the heart ■ [email protected] to help shape our future re- of many ecological studies,” search directions. he said. “For example, work- John Shayeb, owner of Cre- “Having been at ORNL as a ing in Alaska we’ve learned ative Cuts Barber Shop, brings scientist since 1990, stepping that thawing permafrost has a love for his customers to the into the associate laboratory implications for plants and business he opened at 10427 director role provides an ongo- microbes and what tundra Kingston Pike in November ing opportunity to shape both landscapes will look like in the 2020. the science and the solutions future. “It’s exciting to build some- to many societal challenges,” “I now get to work with my thing and give people some- added the Kansas native. “This colleagues across ORNL to where to go to get a haircut has been my passion for many bring biology and ecology to- and hang out, talk about stuff years, and it’s great to contrib- gether in exciting ways that — men talk,” he said about ute in ways that help our na- help understand the world opening the business. tion.” around us. How cool is that?” In addition to haircuts, he Before taking on his new Wullschleger added. also provides beard trims. role, Wullschleger was ORNL’s He and wife, Denise, moved “We do some skin treat- Tammy Cheek director of the Environmental to Knox County in 1990. Their John Shayeb has opened Creative Cuts, 10427 Kingston Pike in Sciences Division, in addition children are Laura and Kevin. See CREATIVE CUTS on Page 7A Frontier Plaza, to provide a “barber shop” experience. to serving as a Corporate Re- search Fellow and principal investigator for a Next-Gener- Investing is about more than money. ation Ecosystem Experiments At Edward Jones, we stop to ask you: Arctic climate change project “What’s important to you?” in Alaska, the release stated. Without a real understanding of your goals, He also served as interim as- investing holds little meaning. sociate laboratory director for JEWELRY REPAIR and Call today to discuss what’s really both BESSD and its predeces- important: your goals sor, the Energy and Environ- CUSTOM DESIGN mental Sciences Directorate. Come in as a customer, leave as a friend! Appointments available during non operating hours. Cory J 10820 Kingston Pike Wullschleger’s responsibili- Gerlach Suite 20 ties continue to focus on Earth, Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 AM- 5 PM | Fri 10 AM - 6 PM | Sat 10 AM - 2 PM Knoxville, TN 37934-3066 Financial climate and environmental sci- KINGSTON PIKE IN FARRAGUT | 865-777-1181 | internationalﬂ airjewelers.com Advisor 865-671-1718

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FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 • 1B CCheckheck outout www.farragutpress.comwww.farragutpress.com Back to winning, defending state champ Dawgs roll KEN LAY “We’ve had a brutal schedule. We’ve played nine “But we made some mistakes and weren’t doing ev- ■ Correspondent games and nothing has come easy for us,” he added. erything that we wanted to do.” “Central has a good team, and they were undefeated The Bulldogs extended their advantage to 2-0 when KNOXVILLE — Despite seeing his team snap coming in here (now 5-1-1).” Levi Brady took a pass from Nordin and scored. its two-game losing streak Monday night, April 12, Bearden (6-3), which had lost its last two matches to Bearden took a 3-0 lead in the 47th minute on a Bearden High School boys soccer head coach Ryan Webb School of Knoxville and Chattanooga McCallie, marker by Cameron Cook before Ethan Ford scored Radcliffe still found areas needing improvement. were locked in a scoreless draw Monday until Lucas back-to-back goals in the 48th and 49th minutes re- “We have to clean up our execution,” Radcliffe said Nordin beat Central senior goalkeeper In Mendenhall spectively. after BHS notched a 6-1 victory versus Knoxville Cen- in the 28th minute. The Bobcats got on the board when Taylor Aaron, tral at Turner-Allender Field. “I was glad to see some “We were scoreless against a team that could pop their top scorer, tallied in the 50th minute. balls ﬁnally ﬁnd their way into the back of the net, out and be the best team in the state, and I’ll take that BHS freshman Dillon Sims closed out the scoring in but we still need to clean some things up. all day long,” Central head coach Chris Quinn said. the 79th minute of the match. What a rally for Hawks

Parker Evans, FHS catcher, puts the tag on Hardin Val- ley Academy base- runner Jackson Adkisson at home plate during this District 4-AAA rivalry show- down at HVA All FHS-HVA game photos courtesy of Jeremy Wiggs/Jeremy Wiggs Photography Tuesday eve- (Above left) Ethan Davidson-Browder reacts with joy after scoring the winning run in Hardin Valley’s ning, April 6. wild 13-12 victory thanks to eight runs in the bottom of the seventh at HVA Tuesday, April 6. (Top right) Hawks pitcher Brycen Denton. (Lower right) Ad Lukas Buckner’s putout at second base.

KEN LAY Valley head coach Tyler Roach said. ning after reaching on an error. He came home on a ■ “These guys don’t quit and this is the best group of two-run single by designated hitter Jackson Adkis- Correspondent guys that I’ve ever coached, and I’ve been a part of son. HARDIN VALLEY — Brycen Denton and the Har- some pretty good teams,” he added. Early on, however, Hardin Valley didn’t have much din Valley Academy baseball team showed their re- “This team is a family. These guys play hard and to be happy about, as Farragut darted out to a 4-0 lead silience Tuesday evening, April 6, against District they play together. I’m really proud of them. They in the top of the first inning. 4-AAA rival and defending Class AAA state cham- play for each other.” Things didn’t go well for Denton as the Hawks start- pion Farragut. A wild celebration ensued for the Hawks (12-2 ing pitcher. The left-hander, who surrendered eight Down 12-5 going into its last at-bat in the bottom of overall, 6-1 in District 4-AAA following the win) af- runs and seven hits in just three innings on the hill, the seventh inning, Hardin Valley rallied and scored ter Denton knocked in Ethan Davidson-Browder with moved to the outfield after his pitching stint ended. eight runs — taking advantage of five Admirals er- the winning run to hand the Ads their first loss of the Farragut’s Tanner Kim opened the scoring with an rors in that inning — to nab a dramatic 13-12 victory 2021 season (14-1 overall, 4-1 in district at that point). RBI double, and teammate Hudson Seigler blasted a at HVA. In the crazy home half of the final frame, Logan “This was just a testament to our guys,” Hardin Ozias had a two-run single. He also scored in the in- See HUGE RALLY on Page 2B Warriors Cross, Presley Ads rebound choose college paths behind early cushion vs. Irish Credit ALAN SLOAN Cutline ■ [email protected] Farragut Admirals baseball apparently “flushed” a rough late-inning loss at Hardin Valley Academy early last week (see story above), moving ahead with three victories to stand at 17-1 overall, 6-1 in District 4-AAA entering this week. Dropping Knoxville West twice by a combined 14-1 score in district play, FHS was out of league Friday, April 9, to host Knoxville Catholic — building an 8-1 lead after two innings before hanging on against the feisty Irish to win 8-6 at John Heatherly Field/The Ballpark at Farragut. “I think we’re at 11 games in nine days now. We were on fumes a little bit today,” Admirals skipper Matt Buckner said about his tired team. Photo courtesy of Julya Johnson, CAK Photo courtesy of Julya Johnson, CAK A Parker Evans single and five straight walks produced Joined by family members, Andrew Cross, A valuable receiver/defensive back for the regu- three first-inning Admiral runs. Landis Davila’s fielder’s Christian Academy of Knoxville track & field lar-season unbeaten Christian Academy of Knox- choice ground-out pushed another run home before Jake Dal- and cross-country standout, signed with The ville football team in 2020, JD Presley signed las’ RBI single made it 5-0. Master’s University in Santa Clarita, California, to play football at the next level with Maryville Following Landon Lutterman’s solo homer to right-center during a recent ceremony at CAK. Among his College during a recent ceremony at CAK sur- field to put Catholic (8-5) on the board in the top of the second, accomplishments, this five-time TSSAA All-state rounded by family members. A team captain for Farragut posted three more runs during the inning’s bottom half. honoree — which includes his eighth-grade sea- two seasons under head coach Travis Mozingo, Tanner Kim doubled to deep center field with one out, then son — led the Warriors cross-country team to Presley earned First Team All-Region and All- scored on Brennon Seigler’s two-out RBI single. Following sixth place in the TSSAA Division II state meet Knox Prep-Extra honors as a senior. A Warriors Hunter Merrick’s single and another walk, Davila was hit- in 2019 and 2020. A member of National Honor football player for four years who helped his by-pitch, forcing in the Admirals’ seventh run. Dallas walked Society, Cross also was a 10-time All-Region se- team build an 11-0 record last season, Presley lection in cross-county and track & field. also earned the Iron Warrior Award. See BOUNCE BACK on Page 2B 2B • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 Avenging early-season losses, More dominance: Webb girls beat Seymour, CAK FHS girls tennis 6-0 Continuing to roll along in Knox- ■ STAFF REPORTS area high school tennis circles, [email protected] the Farragut Lady Admirals easily Webb School of Knoxville softball avenged two losses last defeated rival Hardin Valley Acad- week, beating Seymour and Christian Academy of Knoxville. emy, winning 9-0 Tuesday, April Defeating Seymour 13-5, winning pitcher Jamie Sharp struck 6. This match win improved the out four in six innings of work. Offensively, she had two hits, Lady Admirals’ record to a per- including a triple. fect 6-0. The girls enjoyed their Relief pitcher Madelyn Ladd closed out the game while con- success (photo, left) alongside tributing at the plate with two hits and two RBI. Jeneva Mitchell, an eighth-grader, scored four times. Hannah Bruce added three head coach Trey Ambrose. RBI. Webb won a wild district game versus CAK 11-10. Spotting the Photo submitted Lady Warriors six runs in the first inning, the Lady Spartans took the lead in the fifth inning on a two-RBI single by Taryn Breeden. CAK tied it in the sixth inning on a single by Gracie Kringen, but Webb retook the lead in the bottom of the sixth on Mason Dunlap’s RBI grounder. Ladd closed out the seventh inning three-up, three-down for the save, and the win, “after Bryn Lawson pitched five great innings in relief,” Lady Spartans head coach David Moore said. Kylie Bridwell had three hits “and made two outstanding plays at shortstop,” Moore said. Jeneva Mitchell scored three times. “I have waited five years to beat CAK,” said Sharp, a senior, RREVERSEEVERSE fighting back tears after the game. REVERSE Blanking West 8-0 Monday, April 12, Webb improved its record to 4-7 overall, 2-5 in the district. MMORTGAGES?MORTGAGES?ORTGAGES? 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Laing “I know that I’m eager to Spanier “Because it was — at the pursue either aerospace or time — one of the most competitive schools in nuclear engineering, but because most college the nation, he was never formally recognized students change their major, I can’t confidently for his accomplishment,” said the senior, who say that I will land in the original career that also is the son of Heather Laing and brother of I planned for,” Laing said. “Both careers, how- Avigail, a BHS freshman. “In earning this title, ever, provide me with the opportunity to design I’m able to continue his commitment and hard and implement new ideas, collaborate with like- work. minded people and live with purpose and mean- “When my classes were challenging, I always ing.” Photo submitted had a goal to live up to that pushed me to work While at BHS, he was part of the Governor’s Clova Caldwell, Park Place of West Knoxville resident, holds a harder. Bearden High School has been a fantas- gift she received at a past birthday. tic and challenging environment. See BEARDEN ON PAGE 5B Hardin Valley Academy top seniors are Cianciolo, Tran TAMMY CHEEK being free to explore subjects that interested me. ■ [email protected] Countdown “Coming out of high school, I feel prepared Hardin Valley Academy has selected Owen for anything the real world has in store for me,” Cianciolo as its Class of 2021 valedictorian and he added. Kaylyn Tran as salutatorian. At HVA, Cianciolo has been nominated as a “I was shocked when I got the call that I was Student of the Month for the Health Science to 100 years our year’s valedictorian,” Academy and as a presiden- Cianciolo said. “Throughout tial scholar. He received the Clova’s approach to milestone ‘has felt wonderful’ high school, I had taken my Hope scholarship and Volun- high-level classes, but I had teer scholarship at Univer- TAMMY CHEEK also taken several low-level sity of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he will be attending in ■ [email protected] classes as well, like astronomy, either due to scheduling the fall, majoring in biological As Park Place of West Knoxville resident Clova Caldwell nears conflicts or just because I was sciences with a concentration her 100th birthday, she said she “takes things one day at a time,” interested in the topic. in biochemistry and cellular enjoying her plants and reading on her balcony. “I was not making sacrific- and molecular biology; and a Clova, born in 1921, will celebrate her milestone Aug. 14. es to become valedictorian, minor in astronomy. Living to approach 100 “has felt wonderful, but has become so being chosen gave me a Cianciolo “I may try for a double ma- Tran more difficult this past year,” she said. She attributes her lon- sense of validation that my jor in physics, concentrating gevity to keeping active — “a lot of yard work, walking and being hard work was noticed,” he added. in astronomy,” Cianciolo said. “… I am not sure in bowling leagues.” “Hardin Valley has been a great place to grow where my studies will take me, but I would love Clova advises others to “make sure to always eat healthy, stay both personally and academically. My teachers to be a part of a science team doing research on active in your church and be kind to others.” and counselors have been constant supporters the possibility of life on other planets; and if She was born to William Ridge and Annie Hugues Ridge and in everything I wish to pursue. I have always that means traveling outside of our terrestrial had three brothers, Albert, J.D. and William, and three sisters, believed they would have my back no matter the home, that would be icing on the cake. Hazel, Jaunita and Annie Christine. Her formative years were circumstances. “It was a childhood dream of mine to be an as- spent having fun with her family in Lenoir City. As for curriculum, “I am so grateful for the tronaut, and it ironically seems that my career “We moved to the country, just before the Depression, on a amount of electives Hardin Valley has offered,” is leading me that way again,” he added. “Astro- farm between Stockton Valley and Philadelphia (Loudon Coun- said Cianciolo, the son of son of Maureen and biology, to me, is a field where all my interests ty),” Clova recalled. “The school in Stockton Valley was a one- Vince Cianciolo and brother of Tommy, Charlie line up – it invokes geology, biology, astronomy, room school house.” and Paul Cianciolo. “It has allowed me to take chemistry and physics, all in a single field.” She later was bussed to attend high school in Philadelphia. steps down myriad possible paths, and I have Clova was married for 51 years to Hurbert Caldwell, who been able to narrow down my interests while See HVA ON PAGE 7B passed away in 1991. She lived alone, taking care of the house, for another 22 years. She has one son, Charles, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Clova moved to Park Place of West Knoxville in September 2014. “She enjoys reading; with her balcony apartment she enjoys having beautiful plants and flowers to take care of,” Rebecca Phillips, Park Place Lifestyle 360 director, stated in an e-mail. “I’m always able to sit on my balcony to read,” Clova said, adding she also enjoys playing cards, walking a mile a day and exercising every morning in the community room or in the See ALMOST 100 on Page 5B

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Awarded Wednesday, last drawing will take place at will lead a celebration of Life- at Mayor Bob Leonard Park. April 7, they received a basket of candy and multiple prizes, the end of National Volunteer time of Love Award recipients “This year’s event has been Week, which runs from Sun- Randy Boyd, UT president, created to have some fun out- including Ray Ban sunglasses, Main Event passes, a one-year day through Saturday, April and his wife, Jenny Boyd, who side and get back to ‘normal’ membership to Planet Fitness and a gift certificate to Flour Pow- 18 through April 24. Drawings will be honored for their sup- with a good ole’ fashion Amer- er cooking studio. Not pictured are Ceresa Smith, first runner-up, will take place on Mondays. port of Sertoma. The Boyds ican Kickball Tournament,” a and Dorothy Blue, second runner-up. Carrie Wrinn, left, fpKids Appointments are preferred “formed the Boyd Foundation press release stated from Far- pastor for the Farragut Campus, created the event, which was and there is limited availabil- with plans to donate to Ten- ragut Lacrosse Booster Club, supported and assisted by Shop Farragut/Farragut Business Al- ity for walk-in donors. Visit nessee causes that are close event host. liance. Wrinn said more than 90 people scanned the QR codes medicblood.org/donate or call to their hearts,” a Sertoma of “Farragut Lacrosse Booster 865-524-3074 to schedule an ap- Knoxville press release stated. Club decided to host this event located in more than 35 participating businesses, with 15 of pointment. Jimmy Hyams, an award- with the hopes of raising mon- those finding the “Golden Egg” required to enter the contest. • Dogwood Arts Festival winning sports journalist and ey to improve our facilities is set to return in-person sports radio co-host, will in- and program,” the release also to World’s Fair Park, at re- terview Phillip Fulmer, ex-UT stated about this free event. PKP Honor Society for Pierce, Patel designed Performance Lawn, Vols Football head coach and “We are dedicating this Candice Pierce of Farragut, staff and alumni to be initi- Friday through Sunday, April former UT athletic director. event to Garrett Jablonski, a student at North Carolina ated each year. Only the top 23-25, showcasing 75 art ven- “Financial support for Serto- our sweet friend who was the State University in Raleigh, 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 dors working in mixed media, ma enables us to provide qual- inspiration and drive behind and Meera Patel of Farragut, percent of juniors are eligible pottery, painting, photography, ity care to 124 individuals with the tournaments in the past,” a student at the University of for membership. Graduate glass, jewelry and sculpture. intellectual and developmental the release also stated, as Gar- Memphis, recently were initi- students in the top 10 percent The event also will feature live disabilities and empower them rett passed away Sept. 1, 2019. ated into the Honor Society of also are eligible, as are faculty, music from local favorites on with meaningful work oppor- This years event will in- Phi Kappa Phi. professional staff and alumni two small stages, take-home tunities, recreational therapy, They are among about 30,000 who have achieved scholarly art activities for children and a essential social services and See PLANNER on Page 5B students, faculty, professional distinction. concession area with food ven- top-notch care,” the release dors, beer, wine and cocktail. further stated. “We believe that There is a strict capac- every person can excel if given ity limit and guests will be re- the opportunity. 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Bearden at UNC Chapel Hill; Echols proud to be the salutatorian of both inside and outside of she held leadership positions; From page 3B Scholar; and a Monroe Scholar the BHS Class of 2021. school. They include winning Robotics Club, for which she at William and Mary College. “I know how much work I the American Protege Interna- represented it at fairs and el- School for the Scientific Explo- He was a semi-finalist for put in over the last four years, tional Piano and Strings Com- ementary schools; Science ration of Tennessee Heritage a Jefferson Scholarship and but I also know how hard many petition and the AP Physics Olympiad; and National Hon- in 2019 and was one of 25 stu- Roberson Scholarship, earned of my fellow students have award; being chosen a Nation- ors Society. dents admitted to a statewide the Charles H. Townes Schol- worked, so to be chosen truly al Merit Commended Scholar, After graduation, she plans summer seminar. arship at Furman University is an honor,” added Spanier, Governor’s School for Science to major in industrial engi- Laing anticipates receiving and a Volunteer Scholarship daughter of Mahalaxmi Krish- and Engineering Scholar; win- neering for her undergraduate an AP Capstone diploma, is a from UT and received a UConn namurthy and Stefan Spanier, ning some Science Olympiad degree. National AP Scholar and was Merit Award. and sister of Avani Spanier. first- through third-place med- “I am aspiring to pursue a a recipient of the Daughters Laing is founder of Pens for “I think that over the last als; and earning AP-related career either within the high- of the American Revolution a Purpose, in which members four years at BHS, I and many awards, such as AP Capstone level finance sector or in a Youth Citizenship Award in write cards for unfrequented others became more confident and AP Scholar. managerial position in a com- 2018. community members and se- in ourselves and who we might Spanier earned several merit pany,” Spanier said. Additionally he is the re- nior citizens, and he spear- want to be in the future. BHS scholarships from such univer- “These careers drew my at- cipient of the Student Govern- headed a Care Committee ini- has been a great place to ex- sities as Georgia Tech, Purdue, tention because I love work- ment Association Rising Star tiative at Jewish Congregation plore different interests and University of Southern Cali- ing with math and money; and Award in 2018, which he was of Oak Ridge. form new relationships in a re- fornia and UTK. through Governor’s School, I recognized during a state con- Spanier laxed environment. She also was involved in found that I love solving corpo- vention; Chancellor’s Honors About earning her honor, During her four years at BHS, Student Government Associa- rate efficiency problems,” she at UT; the Honors Program Spanier said, “I am extremely she has won various awards, tion and Key Club, in which added.

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Farragut High School Student Government Association Canned Food Drive for The Love Kitchen

Collecting roughly 17,000 cans of food and about $10,000 in cash (and converting each dollar into two cans), the equivalent was 37,000 cans raised during annual Farragut High School Student Government Association Canned Food Drive for The Love Kitchen in East Knoxville, which set yet another record for TLK giving in its eighth year of the Drive. This year’s SGA-led Drive (84 students strong at FHS) involved all four Farragut public schools (K-12) during a two-week span in late February and early March, ending with SGA students delivering all cans and money donations to TLK Friday afternoon, March 5. The schools’ breakdown follows: Farragut Intermediate School 10,214 (cans and equivalent cans in cash); Farragut Primary School, in its ﬁrst Love Kitchen CFD, collected 9,242; Farragut High School 6,474; and Farragut Middle School 6,254. “We also used a platform called Give Butter. That allowed people to donate directly to the cause, and that raised an additional 4,816 cans,” said Eliza- beth Blankenship, an FHS social studies teacher who sponsors SGA along with Shasta Todd, a fellow teacher.

Above: Junior Delaney Kohlstedt and Senior Max Wegzyn

Above: From left, freshman Kate Bruce and juniors Dayton Kennedy and Madison Foshie

Right: Seniors Janie Hicks, left, and Grace Morgan

Far right: Senior Audrey Meadows in front, with freshman Adelaide Meadows and junior Evan Deucker

Photos by Alan Sloan

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April 21 is the date of West Under friend, however all assignments will 40’s ﬁrst in-person event for 2021, be randomized beyond that! Each Happy Hour Happenings, happening attendee is responsible for their own from 4-5pm. Spearheaded by commit- food or beverages. Registration is tee member, Kaylor Hensley-Landry FREE for this event. To sign up or & Azevedo, the event is designed to for information on other upcoming offer multiple small group network- events, visit farragutchamber.com ings happening simultaneously > “Events” and search “West Under across the Farragut and West Knox 40” OR join the Facebook group at area up to Cedar Bluff. Committee Facebook.com/groups/WestUnder40. members are excited to return to March program talks time in person events but wanted to give West Under 40 got great feedback young professionals a way to ease from attendees of their March back into networking. webinar, “Ask an Expert,” facili- YPs will be asked to register for the tated by committee member Jared event by April 19th. On April 20th, Butler-Payteva, and featuring time each registrant will receive their ran- management guru, Samantha Lane domly assigned “surprise” meetup (also owner of Origami Day). Lane Jared Butler Kaylor Hensley location. Registrants will then head kicked off by telling her story of to their assigned meetup at a differ- how a life-changing spine injury and ent member restaurant or happy difficult recovery from a car-wreck hour spot and enjoy a small group altered her perspective on how she networking of 6-8 people, each led by was spending her time. “Maybe this a West Under 40 member. pandemic has been your surgery. Guests who are shy are encour- Samantha Lane aged to register to bring a partner or See WEST UNDER 40 on Page 4 Enterprise Club These Chamber members generously contribute to the Chamber and the Continuing Education Grant Program above and beyond their annual dues.

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• In conjunction with the Knox County Health De- partment, The East Tennessee On March 9 the Farragut West Knox Chamber (Julie Blaylock, Wellness Roundtable (ETWR) is Pres/CEO and Terry Rutherford-Regions Bank, Chairman) and hosting their Annual Seminar: Loudon County Chamber (Rodney Grugin, Pres/CEO and George Overcoming Barriers to Em- Bove-LCUB, Chairman) co-hosted a regional networking for members ployee Wellness on May 19 from of both chambers at The Venue at Lenoir City. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. This virtual half-day event will be hosted on Lunchpool, a virtual event Approximately 182 guests stopped by that evening! platform that allows opportunities for networking and engage- The Venue at Lenoir City provided a spacious venue for guests to ment. The event will feature mingle and still socially distance. Several of The Venue’s preferred See MEMBER BRIEFS caterers/vendors showcased their food or services including on Page 3 FWKCC members Copper Cellar Catering, Classy Caterer, and All Occasions. Inside the Ambassadors’ “Studio” This new feature highlights one of our Ambassadors and their answers to 10 questions modelled after the popular show, “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” The Ambassadors are an integral standing volunteer team of professionals who, besides being members of the chamber, serve to support the staff and enhance the business community in which they work and live.

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1. What is your FAVORITE word? “Certainly” (I’ve gravitated towards using this word frequently lately…) 2. What is your LEAST favorite word? “Maybe” 3. What turns you ON in business? Meeting high quality individuals that are intentional in everything they do 4. What turns you off in business? Dishonesty/Unprofessionalism 5. What sound do you LOVE? The soundless “sound” after a heavy blanket of snow 6. What sound do you hate? Styrofoam rubbing against itself—I become handicapped by it! 7. What’s your FAVORITE piece of advice? Matthew 6:33. “But seek ﬁrst his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” 8. What profession—other than your own—would you like to attempt? Pilot 9. What profession would you not like to do? Accountant—I get my energy by being around people and not being in front of a desk. 10. If you were GONE tomorrow, what is one thing you would like people to say about you? That I was always present in my interactions with people and served others more than myself. CHAMBER LIFE, April 2021 • 3

Member Briefs From page 2 speakers from all over the country, covering topics of plain language Ribbon Cuttings usage, tools for team building, and promoting employee wellness amid COVID-19-related challenges. Con- tact Mikaela McIver at 865-215-5297 Euphoric Cheese Shop or mikaela.mciver@knoxcounty. March 19, 2021 org to register. • Embroidery Boutique by Designs for You is excited to an- nounce they now have an e-commerce website at www.laseretchme. com so you can shop from the comfort of your home! This family owned and operated business offers full-service embroidery, engraving, monogramming, a gift shop, plus retail and commercial services for promotional wear, sporting associa- tions, school groups, churches, uni- forms, customer gifts and corporate apparel. Visit www.embroiderybou- tiqueknox.com for a complete list of products and services or call (865) 392-1024.

• Kim Bertolo, Work In Progress Health Coaching, is a Certified In- tegrative Nutrition Health coach offering a 45-minute Complimentary Strategy Session to help determine if her program is a good fit for you. With a degree in Psychology, Kim has a lifelong commitment to teach- ing individuals how to transform their health to live to their fullest potential. Her practice focuses on developing sustainable strategies Front row: Angela Bridges- Cumulus Media, and Vera Intveld, join owners Cheri Intveld and Amy Burritt, along with to combat the “Yo-Yo” lifestyle so Jessica Mishu- Blue Ridge Yoga and Christine Dean- His Security & Technology, as they pause to cut the ribbon many people fall prey to, and she celebrating the opening of their new business. Joining them on the second row is Stephanie Erb- Emerald Youth guides people to take an in-depth Foundation, John Randazzo- Fish Window Cleaning, Trevor Hobbs- Farragut Town Hall. Rounding out the 3rd row look at their total lifestyle, from is Brandon Gilstrap -Epic Nine, Marianne Morse- Mary Kay, Jared Butler- Payteva and Daniel Maw- FASTSIGNS. food and drink, to social interactions, stress, sleep habits, careers, Friends, and community members lend their support as well! relationships, and spirituality. Visit www.wiphealthcoach.com to find out more and schedule, or call (865) Serendipity Massage and Wellness 951-8117. • How you communicate, look, and March 26, 2021 ‘speak’ online matters. How can you stand out and attract the right attention online? Blue Dress In- ternet Marketing has the answer for you. There is a proven process and methodology that will generate a minimum of 5x the industry stan- dard response rates, which means more business and money in your pocket! At Blue Dress, your website is ‘made to order’ and built from scratch from the ground up. Stra- tegic design, content creation, custom graphics, unique website code, and mobile optimization are a part of your tailor-made web package. Ready to find out more? Ingrid Maddox, Founder, is available online at https://bluedressinc- digitalmarketing.youcanbook.me/ or by phone at (865) 951-5881

• The Julianna’s team of professional facility consultants have created tailored packages to ensure a unique yet timeless experience for you and your guests. This venue is a family oriented special events facility dedicated to customizing and Farragut West Knox Chamber members Stephanie Erb- Emerald Youth Foundation, George Bove- LCUB, Joey perfecting your memorable day by Bryant, Laura Jones (with scissors), Jenaveve Jones, Jillene DeCarlo (with sign), Jared Butler- Payteva, Carly creating a seamless and truly in- Longmire- Pioneer Heating & Air, Cody Barnes- First Citizens Bank, Peyton Otis- Northwestern Mutual. 2nd row: clusive experience. For more infor- Brandon Gilstrap- Epic Nine, Max Wegzyn- Farragut West Knox Chamber, Kim Fry- Hilton Knoxville Airport, Sonya mation, call (865) 705-5234 or visit Roy- Home2Suites, Marianne Morse- Mary Kay gather, along with family and friends, on a warm, sunny afternoon http://thejuliannavenue.com/our- to welcome Serendipity Massage and Wellness to the community! story/. How To Sell The Place You Call Home

Are you someone how to avoid the seven most common who needs a home and costly mistakes most Empty Nest- for the future? Is it ers make, we’ve got a special report for time to downsize or you. A new report called “Empty Nester: to move into another How to Sell the Place You Call Home” home more suitable has been prepared which identifies these for the next stage in issues, and shows you how to steer clear your life? of the mistakes that could cost you liter- Like thousands of ally thousands of dollars. others, you may be Every month, thousands of homeown- discovering that af- By Tracy King ers are faced with the stressful dilemma ter years of non-stop of whether to buy first or sell first. If child traffic in and out of your doors, you buy before selling, you run the risk toys on the floor, and music floating of owning two homes. Or, just as bad, if throughout, suddenly all you can hear is you sell first, you could end up homeless. the quiet hum of the refrigerator. Your It’s what insiders in the industry call the rooms are filled with pictures and mem- Real Estate Catch 22, and it’s an extreme- ories of this wonderful time of your life, ly anxious position to find yourself in. but there are many empty rooms gath- We’ve also go a special report prepared ering dust now that your children have to help you avoid getting stuck with two moved out of the house. The years ahead homes. are exciting ones to look forward to, and To request either of these reports and it’s time for you to move on as well. to learn more about our Guaranteed To help you understand the issues Sale Program, visit www.YourHomeSol- involved in making such a move, and dGuaranteedTN.com. 4 • CHAMBER LIFE, April 2021

West Under 40 From page 1 I found myself in a place with my calendar wiped clean, and getting to choose what went back on it,” Welcome she explained. Lane went on to talk about how most everyone these days is under a great deal of stress, feeling like they are expected to manage or do everything. New Members! “Burnout is commonly felt as being overwhelmed,” she said. Step 1, she counseled, is mindset: decide The Chamber welcomes these businesses who joined us recently in the month of March! what needs to stay in your life. Step 2 is habits: how Did you know businesses/organizations can submit an application & payment online? are you creating habits and systems and structure Visit www.farragutchamber.com and click “Join the Chamber!” to manage it all? “In a world of overstimulation, it’s a lot to put on the brain. Structure creates safety nets to help you manage what you consume.” Simply Magical Vacations by Amy The remainder of the 60 minutes went quickly as Amy Shewmake Lane, the expert, answered question after question (865) 607-6491 | Website: http://www.alwaysmagicallyyours.com from attendees. A sample of the Q&A she ﬁelded included: Summit Media, Inc. • How do you keep organized with paper and Kristina Killebrew digital calendars? “Paper ﬁrst, digital second.” 1533 Amherst Rd. | Knoxville, TN 37909 | (865) 824-1723 | Website: https://summitmediacorp.com/ • What software do you use for time management? Lane created her own tools during her recov- Work in Progress Health Coaching ery; her system is on its 7th year of use, though she Kim Bertolo admits it is not for everyone. It’s a paper calendar (865) 951-8117 | Website: http://wiphealthcoach.com of 14 months, un-dated so people can start anytime. “Undated systems prevent people from putting off using them; dated materials just allow them to wal- low in their bad time management habits until, say, June,” Lane laughed. • Tips for working at home: “Work/life lines are blurred. Create separate working space. Boundaries Welcome Back must be part of this.” Lane shared her Earbud Rule: “Communicate the expectation to people in your home or shared office that 2 earbuds mean you’re busy; come back. One earbud means you’re work- Renewing Members! ing but can chat or answer a question. NO earbuds mean come talk to me.” The Farragut/West Knox Chamber welcomes back these businesses who have renewed their • How do you plan your workday? Put the investment in the Chamber as of this past March. We are privileged to count them as Farragut/ things you KNOW will happen at the top, middle or West Knox Chamber of Commerce members! We urge members to patronize one another when the bottom. The white space is time to get other things goods or services a member can provide are needed. It is also our hope that area residents recog- done. Pick 1-3 tasks that are critical tasks and plug nize the commitment a business makes to its community when it becomes part of its local chamber them into the white space. Map out your whole week with what is set, but be sure there is buffer of commerce and reward that commitment with their patronage. time so if one thing goes south, the dominoes don’t 3 to 99 Pinnacle Assisted Living all fall down. “Research has shown we get 5-7 tasks done on a good day, and only 3-5 on a bad day. We Account Resolution Team Premier Surgical Associates may have 1000 things the universe wants us to do, Broadway Carpets, Inc. Rodefer Moss & Co, PLLC but that’s not realistic.” Central Knox, Inc. Sherrill Hills Retirement Community • How do you even START planning? “Make Cherie Sydes, Coldwell Banker Wallace Slamdot, Inc. it something you want to do! Open the windows or go out on your porch. Make it a nice experience. Computer Systems Plus Slate, Disharoon, Parrish & Associates Spoil yourself.” Set a reminder on a Friday to plan Crye-Leike Realtors State Farm Insurance- Mansour Hasan Agency for next week. Lane recommends “Habit-stacking”: David’s Abbey Carpet & Floors Summit View of Farragut, LLC Find an established habit and stack onto that your Finn’s Restaurant & Tavern TNBank desired habit. (Plan while you watch a favorite Foxy Locks, LLC Turner Homes, LLC show, ex.) • No meeting days: Lane is a fan of these. “We Hardin Valley Wealth Management UT Federal Credit Union often think not having meetings means not working. Lincoln Memorial University West Knox Chiropractic Group Your meetings are a fraction of your job.” Mondays New Covenant Baptist Church and Fridays are easier to protect than mid-week, she says. This time allows you to warm UP or to catch up and wrap up. Lane ended with what she hopes will be life- changing advice for everyone: “If you take nothing else away, reserve 30 minutes on Friday to plan for April/May 2021 your week. Your life will change, I promise you.”

Scholarship From page 1 Calendar of Events Directors according to established Award and Dis- Members can quickly RSVP for events in their Member Portal at http://members.farragutchamber. bursement Guidelines. com/login. Call 675-7057 or email [email protected] for a link to create your account! Applications will be reviewed every two weeks, Visitors/Guests can register by clicking the links on the Chamber Calendar (www.farragutchamber. beginning Monday, April 12. Businesses will be noti- com > “Events”) and registering under “Not a Member?”. ﬁed within several days of each application review date. April 14 IN PERSON: Ribbon Cutting – 3 to 99 Beneﬁts (Relocation Celebration) Business members can access the application by emailing [email protected]. Call 865-675- 3:30pm 201 N. Weisgarber Road, 37919 7057 with questions. April 15 IN PERSON: Networking – oysk3 architects 5:00-6:00pm 1545 Western Avenue, 37921

April 20 IN PERSON: Ribbon Cutting – Rhodes-Tec, LLC 3:30pm 11826 Kingston Pike, Ste 110, 37934 (Chamber Ofﬁce)

April 22 IN PERSON: Networking – Knoxville Room Service 5:00-6:00pm 10670 Parkside Drive, 37922

May 4 IN PERSON: Ribbon Cutting – Simply Magical Vacations by Amy 11:00am (Re-Branding & Re-Opening) 11826 Kingston Pike, Ste 110, 37934 (Chamber Ofﬁce)

May 6 IN PERSON: Networking – Water into Wine 5:00-6:00pm 607 N. Campbell Station Rd, 37934

May 13 IN PERSON: Networking – AMR Rural Metro 8:00-9:00am Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, 37934

May 20 IN PERSON: Networking – CBD American Shaman 8:00-9:00am 150 Lovell Road, 37934

May 27 IN PERSON: Networking – Prime West Knoxville 8:00-9:00am 1932 Falling Waters Rd, 37922

Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce 11826 Kingston Pike, Suite 110 | Farragut, TN 37934 865-675-7057 | 865-671-2409 Fax e-mail: [email protected] | www.farragutchamber.com This newsletter is published monthly by the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce.