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ISSUE 25 VOLUME 33 FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • 1A Town’s latest ‘Admiral’ retail plans told at FMPC MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD the not-too-distant future. just west of Stonecrest shopping cen- Road directly across from Premier Eye ■ [email protected] Farragut Municipal Planning ter, will initially offer a 12,000-square Center. “It is a challenging piece of Commission approved the site plan, foot strip shopping center in the first property,” said Mark Shipley, Town Farragut’s current construction submitted by Urban Engineering for phase, with a potential second phase Community Development director. boom will include a new commercial/ Horizon Plaza, during its Thursday, offering a 3,750 square foot building. “A large part of it is in the flood plain retail development at the corner of Feb. 18, meeting. Access points are proposed along Kingston Pike and Admiral Road in The project, which would be located Kingston Pike and one to Admiral See NEW RETAIL on Page 3A Aesthetics Mardi Gras Farragut Greenway for 5G lights connections, approved With lots Town traffic by BOMA of ‘Villagers’ big topics ■ MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD showing [email protected] their colors at retreat More than a year after Far- ragut Municipal Planning MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD Commission reluctantly ap- ■ [email protected] proved 11 small cell support structures proposed by Ve- Farragut’s Board of Mayor rizon, the Town now has ap- and Aldermen met in-person proved an Aesthetic Plan for for the first time in nearly a Vertical Utility Infrastructure year Friday, Feb. 19, for its an- in Public Rights of Ways to nual Strategic Planning Re- help potentially regulate fu- treat, evaluating the last year’s ture installations. accomplishments and consider- Farragut’s Board of Mayor ing goals in the year ahead as and Alderman approved a staff works on the Fiscal Year resolution adding the fairly 2022 budget. comprehensive yet flexible Department heads were on Aesthetic Plan to the Farragut hand for any questions arising Municipal Code during its during the meeting, which was regular Thursday, Feb. 11, bi- possibly a “dress rehearsal” of monthly meeting. what in-person meetings will Community Development resemble when they resume. director Mark Shipley has Tax boost worked on the parameters of David Smoak, Town admin- the plan since shortly after istrator, reported that while the Verizon structures were budget cuts were necessary last approved by FMPC in January year after COVID hit, the Town 2020. “headed into this year with While State law prohibits more of a flat budget” as sales any municipality from ban- tax revenues are “5 percent ning small cell support struc- head of last year.” tures outright, it does allow Aldermen, Mayor’s goals aesthetic considerations to be BOMA members previously applied “provided we do it in submitted priorities they would a manner that is non-discrim- like to see in the year ahead, inatory,” Shipley’s report to Photos by Michelle Hollenhead with many having similar BOMA stated. Not holding back on style, Villages of Farragut Senior Living choices. While the Town already community residents and staff celebrated Mardi Gras Tues- Traffic mitigation was top of requires all new utilities be day, Feb. 16, in grand style with a parade, crowning a King mind for the majority of the installed underground, that and Queen with live music. Among those enjoying the festivi- Board, with Alderman Scott requirement would not per- ties were (top) Don Olson and Arleen Malcolm and (left) Meyer asking for data concern- tain to small cell structures, parade participant Betty Riley. (Above) Voting confirmed ing both Grigsby Chapel Road which by design must be above traffic and school congestion. Tom Grant, left, as King, and Joanna Link, right, as Queen. See 5G AESTHETICS on Page 4A Also pictured is Steven Jenks. See RETREAT on Page 3A $5 million ‘long awaited’ high school auditorium breaks ground TAMMY CHEEK of Knoxville said just before the ceremonial ground- Designed by Johnson Architecture Inc., the release ■ [email protected] breaking. stated the new auditorium will encompass 13,500 ”This is a exciting time,” KCHS president Dickie square feet and feature 375 seats, a 1,385-square-foot A morning shower cleared just in time for Knox- Sompayrac said. wide-by 40-foot-deep stage, an audio-video produc- ville Catholic High School and donors, staff and “The best-in-class auditorium will greatly enhance tion suite, 4,000-square-foot lobby, 871-square-foot other supporters to break ground on its long-awaited Catholic’s rapidly growing band, theater, choral, green room, full theatrical lighting and will be fully $5 million St. Gregory the Great Auditorium at the digital media, dance and fine arts programs,” a press handicap accessible. school, 9245 Fox Lonas Road near Cedar Bluff Road release stated from Pam Rhoades, KCHS director “This day’s been a long time coming here for late Monday morning, Feb. 22. of marketing and communications. “Construction Knoxville Catholic High School,” Sompayrac said “This (auditorium project) has been in progress will begin in March with anticipated completion in for 15 years,” Bishop Richard F. Stika of the Diocese December 2021.” See KCHS AUDITORIUM on Page 4A

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- Laurie Lowe, a local businesswoman who let her - Tracy Impellizeri, about a loved one whose memory - Zneyah McLaughlin, a top athlete helping her team taste buds do her bidding. (Read story beginning on lives on in a special way. (Read story starting on roll through a great season. (Read story starting on page 5A) page 1B) page 1C) 2A • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 High Town financial KCSOreports • At 7:15 a.m., Sunday, pel Road. Suspect was in the cause of his slurred words, his marks from auditor Feb. 21, Knox County Sher- driver’s seat of the vehicle body smelling of alcohol and iff’s Office units made con- with keys in the ignition. “I that he urinated on himself. MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD tact with a complainant at a immediately observed slurred Arrestee continued yelling at ■ [email protected] Concord Road residence who speech, difficulty maintaining officers despite their attempts said there was an unknown thought and difficulty main- to ask him questions. His The Town of Farragut got high marks from its Comprehensive male on the property of com- taining balance,” an officer mother also said her son may Annual Financial Report presented Thursday, Feb. 11, during plainant and victim. Officers reported. “I asked the suspect have consumed an unknown the regular Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting for the fiscal observed the suspect on the if he would perform standard- narcotic. She said the suspect/ year ending June 30, 2020. property near the woodline ized field sobriety tests, which eventual arrestee “was acting Whitlock & Company P.C. of Alcoa conducted the audit for the close to the victim’s house. he complied.” After the tests OK” even though he had been 2020 fiscal year, and CAFIR data was presented by Steve Horton, Victim said the suspect came were concluded, it was deter- drinking — and then suddenly a senior manager in the company’s audit department. into his unlocked house, took mined the suspect was under became violent. Complain- Horton began by apologizing for the lateness of the report. off his shoes, took a cup and the influence and he was sub- ant said she was attempting “We had problems with COVID that put us behind, so I apolo- filled it with water to drink, sequently taken into custody to assist her mother into the gize for that,” he said. then went to the couch to lay without incident. The arrest- bathroom when the eventual Typically the report would have been completed before the down. Suspect came into the ee, after implied consent was arrestee got in her face and end of the calendar year. house from the side front door explained, refused to provide a scared her. Complainant said Overall, Horton reported the audit resulted in an “unmodified from an unknown direction. blood sample for chemical test- she tried to calm down her opinion” indicating there were no irregular audit findings. “Suspect did not know whose ing. Arrestee was transported son, but he put his hands on “It was a clean opinion, there were no findings and no items of house he entered,” the offi- to Roger D. Wilson Detention her face and started starring concern,” he added. cer’s report stated. “Victim Facility. at her, placing her in fear she “An unmodified opinion is the best option an auditing firm can saw suspect in the living room • At 8:26 p.m., Feb. 16, a would be slugged. give,” explained Trevor Hobbs, assistant to the Town adminis- and asked him to leave — he complainant called KCSO Complainant’s mother was trator, during an interview. did cooperatively.” Suspect Teleserve Unit to report still shaking and upset, adding Audit financial highlights included: was placed under arrest, with theft of merchandise from the she had just gotten back into • Total assets of $83.7 million as of June 30, 2020 … and a net the officer adding the arrestee At Home store, 11501 Parkside bed when the arrestee walked position of $83.1 million; “was clearly under the influ- Drive. Less than 10 minutes up to her, got in her face and • Town governmental funds reported a combined ending fund ence of unknown narcotics earlier, two suspects were seen started screaming. He placed balance of $38.9 million as of June 30, 2020, with approximately and/or alcohol,” which he ad- loading merchandise (wall one hand on her throat, but did 48 percent ($18.5 million) in unassigned fund balance available mitted. “Suspect was a danger art) into a buggy, which they not restrict her breathing. for spending at the government’s discretion; to himself and others when he pushed past the point-of-sale • At 11:34 p.m., Feb. 13, an this amount is 277 percent of the total General was on the victim’s property.” and out the store without pay- officer was finishing up a pri- Fund expenditures of $6.7 million; • At 8:06 p.m., Feb. 21, of- ing — and without the owner’s or call at a Parkside Drive ad- • Other than compensated absences in the ficers responded to Cotton permission. Complainant said dress when he reported hear- amount of $210,327, the Town has no outstand- Eyed Joe, 11220 Outlet Drive, he attempted to confront the ing a “loud crashing sound ing long-term debt; on report of an assault. Victim suspects in the parking lot, but and saw smoke coming from” • The Town’s net position increased by $5.2 recalled an incident Friday they placed the merchandise Tennova Turkey Creek Medi- million (from $77.9 million in 2019 to $83.1 mil- night, Feb. 19, when he and the inside a Toyota Corolla and cal Center, the report quoted. lion in 2020); suspect got into a verbal alter- left the scene heading toward Officer then “ran around the • Additionally, the Town’s investment in cation. Victim said the suspect Campbell Station Road. Com- building to observe a white capital assets increased by $3.075 million struck him in the face five plainant advised there was Chey Aveo had crashed into (from $41.3 million as of June 2019 to $44.4 Myers times with a closed fist. video evidence. Value of mer- the wall” of the hospital. The million as of June 2020), primarily through • At 8:39 p.m., Thursday, chandise was listed at $100. driver “appeared to be slumped Town projects (McFee Park, Anchor Park, Campbell Station Inn Feb. 18, officers respond- • At 10:54 p.m., Saturday, over at the wheel and the gas among them); and ... ed to a possible domestic Feb. 13, officers responded pedal was still pressed to the • The Town’s revenues increased by $500,000 (from $14.1 mil- disturbance at a Campbell to a Turkey Creek Road floor. After getting the atten- lion in June 2019 to $14.6 million in June 2020), largely due to Lakes Drive hotel. Victim said residence in reference to a tion of the driver and getting increased revenues from sales tax and wholesale beer and liquor she and the male suspect had domestic incident. Suspect/ him awake we were able to get tax. gotten into an altercation in eventual arrestee was scream- him pulled from the vehicle,” “The Town continues to be in a strong financial position and a which the suspect grabbed ing at officers at the front door, the report further stated. Sus- very liquid position as well,” Horton said. the victim by the throat, but asking why they were there. pect said he had no knowledge “I also want to thank Allison (Myers, Town recorder and trea- also advised “that at no point Despite officers’ attempts to ex- of this accident. surer) and her staff — they were a pleasure to work with and did she feel she was going to plain why, he kept yelling. Vic- Officer reported the suspect very well organized.” pass out or feel that she could tim/complainant, who is the “had pinpoint pupils and was Myers has won many awards and honors through the years for not breathe,” the report stat- suspect’s mother, was stand- unsteady on his feet,” further her oversight of the Towns’ finances, including the Government ed. Complainant advised she ing behind the suspect as he describing him as “mush- Finance Officer’s Association Certificate of Achievement in Fi- was able to strike suspect on was yelling. Officers attempted mouthed and appeared to nancial Reporting 28 years running. the nose, causing his nose to to speak with her because she be thick-tongued.” Suspect “In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a govern- bleed, which caused him to was shaking and visibly in fear, also had trouble following ment must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized let go of her throat. Suspect but suspect continued to yell. verbal commands. After the comprehensive annual financial report,” Hobbs said. “This re- then left the scene. Officers ob- When his mother attempted to officer read suspect his con- port must satisfy both generally accepted accounting principles served victim and stated “she speak to the officers, suspect sent advisement, he refused and applicable local requirements. did appear to have a visible red pushed her. Officers took con- to consent to a blood sample “What this all kind of boils down to is that, despite the worst marking around her neck.” trol of the suspect, though he for chemical testing. Suspect months of the pandemic and all that came with it, the Town Victim refused transportation began resisting control and at- was placed into custody and increased revenues by $500,000 compared to FY 2019, managed to what the report stated was tempted to flee. transported to Roger D. Wilson to invest more into capital assets compared to FY 2019 and still “a safe location,” advising she Officers placed him on the Detention Facility. Arrestee ended the year in a better financial position than last year,” he would get a ride to a safe loca- ground and applied wrist re- refused medical treatment on added. tion later. A warrant for simple straints. Officers could tell the scene. Total value of damage “This is largely due to the Town keeping its expenses low, hav- assault was placed against the arrestee was intoxicated be- was listed at $1,000. suspect. Victim was advised of See GOOD AUDIT on Page 4A her rights under Domestic Vi- olence Law and given a Family SSignatureignature Sandwich!Sa Crimes card. Spicy or Regularndwich! • At 7:17 p.m., Tuesday, Sandwich Meal correction Feb. 16, officers were dis- with Fries and Drank patched to Grigsby Chapel $ 9999 In a front-page story in the Feb. 18 issue of farragutpress, an Road at Deanwood Drive in 6 incorrect gofundme link was listed to help Carole Turk, whose regards to a wreck involving a Choto-area home was destroyed by fire Sunday, Feb. 14. possibly impaired driver. Sus- The correct go fund me address is https://gofund.me/fa531771 pect/eventual arrestee was We regret the error. in a 2015 Ford F-150 pick-up truck that drove into trees in 11636 Parkside Dr., Farragut the median of Grigsby Cha-

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Retreat speciﬁc uses for the Campbell From page 1A Station Inn also was selected as a priority. “I would like to see a traffic A full crew light or stop sign at the inter- Mayor Ron Williams and section of Fretz and Grigsby Aldermen Drew Burnette and Chapel (roads),” Meyer said. Ron Pinchok joined Povlin “Those people really need and Meyer, as each was seated some relief and that needs to 6 feet apart in the Assembly be a priority.” Room in the Farragut Commu- One of Vice Mayor Louise nity Center. Povlin’s top concerns is how While Smoak facilitated the best to address pedestrian meeting, others attending in- safety, not only near schools, cluded assistant to the Town but also in the Town Center administrator Trevor Hobbs; designated areas, which are director of Parks & Recreation seeing more development. Sue Stuhl; Town engineer Dar- She also proposed construct- ryl Smith, assistant Town en- ing a sidewalk along Sonja gineer Brannon Tupper, Com- Drive from Admiral Road to munity Development director Dundee Road to help with stu- Mark Shipley and Public Works dent foot traffic. director Bud McKelvey.. Increasing connectivity be- Williams has previously tween Town greenways also discussed the probability that was singled out as a priority, BOMA and other public meet- along with a need for a com- ings would be taking place in prehensive Economic Devel- the Community Center rather opment Strategic plan and than the Town Hall Board continued focus on the Town’s Room when live meetings stormwater infrastructure. resume — although virtual Povlin also successfully meetings are still permitted lobbied to include establish- under Gov. Bill Lee’s Execu- ing Town neighborhood part- tive Orders. nerships under a subheading The meeting lasted until af- within the Town’s Compre- ter 4 p.m., with Burnette sug- hensive Strategic Planning gesting the meeting went so Framework. well he would like to see the Michelle Hollenhead While the grounds and build- group meet in strategic plan- Listening closely and taking notes during this Town of Farragut retreat Friday, Feb. 19, are Alder- ing exterior have been com- ning sessions at least twice a men Drew Burnette, left, and Ron Pinchok. pleted, a need to determine year.

New retail foot separation requirement workshop. for me. I would like to see how zoning district to include some From page 1A between its planned right-only “We aren’t necessarily say- the City of Knoxville could form-based principles in an exit/entrance and the inter- ing we want to adopt this type use it, but I am struggling effort to protect existing resi- and it drops off steeply. It will section of Admiral and Kings- of code,” Shipley said. “We to see how it would be applica- dential neighborhoods from require a lot of ﬁll and a lot of ton Pike, will be voted on by are just looking at it, as a dif- ble to the Town of Farragut.” incompatible development.” grading work.” the Board of Mayor and ferent approach. Form-based “I would not support this for • FMPC also unanimously The project also would in- Aldermen. can really be whatever the our Town as a community-wide approved the site plan for the clude a “pretty sizable retain- In other business: Town wants it to be; it could be approach, especially since we Blue Cross-Blue Shield all- ing wall, which will be visible • Shipley offered six train- simple or complex, but it are 80 percent built out,” said inclusive Healthy Places Play- on the back side of the prop- ing videos on Form Based would be up to the Commis- Vice Mayor Louise Povlin, who ground, which will be located erty,” Shipley added. Code — three before and three sion to decide if they want to also sits on FMPC. behind Town Hall. Two variances are being after the meeting, which not apply it, and what manor it “There might be some way Sue Stuhl, Town Parks requested. One, to avoid con- only served as an introduc- might work.” to incorporate it within the & Recreation director, ap- structing a sidewalk along the tion to that style of planning, “It’s my understanding it Mixed Use Town Center.” plied for the $750,000 project Admiral Road portion of the but also served as a portion of works better in urban environ- During an interview, Povlin last year, and Farragut was project, was to be evaluated the members’ required annual ments,” Commissioner Noah said, “With regard to the form- chosen as one of 10 Blue- by the Town Board of Zoning training. Myers said. “The City of Knox- based code training … while Cross/Blue Shield park re- appeals during its regularly- Farragut’s Board of May- ville recently implemented it I am not supportive of adopting cipients state-wide. The scheduled Wednesday, Feb. 25, or and Aldermen also had (on Cumberland Avenue and form-based code Town-wide, playground will be built at no meeting. watched a segment of the on the South Knoxville water- we can develop a new zoning cost to the Town. A second variance of the 400- series during a January front). The verdict is still out district or update a current

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4A • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 11863 Kingston Pike | 865-675-6397 | farragutpress.com lettertotheeditor presstalk Eyesores, increase accidents: red-light cameras 671-TALK (8255) I have been dismayed to see the scourge of generator and a means to automate their police red-light cameras appearing along Kingston force. I won’t go into the kickbacks that the or [email protected] Pike (now at Smith Road, Concord Road, Lovell private companies managing these systems of- Road). I recently moved my family here from ten receive, or how they are incentivised — you • Dawn Kienzl, also known as “Mama K,” is a mover and the Chicago suburbs largely to avoid bad poli- can find that online, too. shaker behind the scenes at Concord Christian School. She tics. Kingston Pike is a race track and should be is truly a servant for our Lions athletics. I remember when she But amazingly, one thing most communities better patrolled. But the right way to do that is came on board with the CCS volleyball team. She was the Volley- there got right was to remove these things. Not through well-paid, well-trained police officers Write bookkeeper. She never missed a match or a tournament. only are they an eyesore, it is well documented able to make judgment calls and judiciously Then she helped with our CCS football team. She carried water, that they increase accidents at intersections issue tickets that attach to individual driving washed uniforms and saw that every detail got done to perfec- due to nervous and unpredictable behavior in records. tion. response to changing lights. The wrong way is to use a cheap camera box We see her help with our CCS basketball teams. Not only does University studies in Florida, North Carolina snapping pictures of cars with nameless driv- she keep book for them, she buys meals, drinks and helps recon- and Virginia have documented this, to name a ers based on what a sensor tells it to do. figure the gym after every home game. The list goes on and on few — easy to find online. Yet municipalities what “Mama K” does, and has done, for our school and athletics. ignore this and install them as an easy revenue Mike Turner, Farragut Thank you Dawn Kienzl for your faithfulness at Concord Chris- tian School. We love and appreciate everything you do! • (In reference to a page 1A story in the Feb. 18 issue of farragutpress) This is the second time in February that Ru- ral Metro (Fire) has complained that drivers have run over fire hoses. How many times has this happened in the past year? Rural Metro needs to buy some protective ramps and deploy them after laying the hose, have a traffic manager or something else. Rural Metro needs to implement some simple fixes to this problem instead of blaming drivers for Rural Metro’s inatten- tion to the problem. • This is in reply to the suggestion in the Feb. 11 Presstalk. What a wonderful idea to have a family-oriented multi-use complex in Farragut instead of more apartments, stores, etc. We can Rendering courtesy of Knoxville Catholic certainly use a place where families, and especially teenagers, Rendering of Knoxville Catholic High School’s new $5 million St. Gregory the Great Auditorium. can go for different activities. Whomever sent in that suggestion should be on the Board! Thank you for having plain old common KCHS auditorium school for a long time,” Sompayrac said. “The sense! From page 1A school’s never had an auditorium onsite, so • I have lived in Farragut for over 25 years and have seen we’re just tickled to death.” significant growth in the residential and commercial sectors. following the much-anticipated ceremony. The KCHS president said fundraising for the I am concerned that the growth appears to be accelerating with Father Chris Michelson, KCHS Board of project began about a year-and-a-half ago. little or no limitations. Trustees chairman, added, “We were hoping “We had some donors step up,” he said. “We’re While many residents have expressed concern with traffic, to do (the groundbreaking) a year ago because still fundraising. This building’s going to cost schools and overall quality of life in our community, which are that was our 20th anniversary. us $5 million. We’ve raised just over $4 million all valid, I have a question that I have not heard anything about. However, “We finally got to this day.” right now, so we’re well on our way — but we’ve What is our current capacity to deal with the water and sewer “When the school moved a little over 20 years still got a way to go to finish it up. increased demand? ago (from its Magnolia Avenue campus) to this “Bishop (Stika), thankfully, has given us per- What plans are in place to insure that the system is able to campus, it was part of the master plan to add mission to proceed. We hope to have a dedica- handle the demand? What plans, if any, are set to increase the an auditorium; so this has been a dream for the tion in December 2021,” Sompayrac added. current facilities to meet the ever growing growth?

We respectfully ask our readers to follow the following Presstalk rules when submitting their opinions: 5G aesthetics vertical utility components, Town attorney Tom Hale, • Please keep calls to a 90-second maximum (call 671-8255 24 From page 1A not just small cell structures. FMPC workshopped the Plan hours a day, seven days a week); “Since the plan will address at its Dec. 17 meeting, then ap- • Please keep e-mailed Presstalks to 250 words maximum (edi- ground. “We have tried to get all new vertical utilities and proved it at the Jan. 21 meeting. [email protected]); ahead of the curve regard- not just telecommunications The plan was then forwarded • Libelous and malicious comments will not be published; ing (future) small cell issues,” structures, a question for the to BOMA for further consider- • Profanity will be edited out; Shipley said. “Basically, we committee has been whether ation and final approval. • Comments will remain anonymous; want to minimize the number the Town should have light Alderman Scott Meyer asked • Names of individuals or businesses may not be published (in- of any new poles in Town, and fixture and mounting styles about the difference between cluding public figures) depending on the issue. if one is proposed for it to be as specified for different street- the Plan being approved as a discreet as possible.” light applications,” Shipley’s resolution as opposed to an or- Helping hone the new policy BOMA report stated. dinance. was an Aesthetic Plan commit- “One of the things we spent “It just required one meet- Good audit bids received, at $622,664.90. tee comprised of several Far- a fair amount of time on dealt ing to approve a resolution, as From page 2A The project will construct a ragut homeowners, a BOMA with lighting, and what kind of opposed to two meetings for an 5-foot concrete sidewalk and member, an FMPC member lighting does the town want to ordinance,” Shipley said. “It’s ing professional financial man- various roadway improve- and a Lenoir City Utilities see over time, and in specific just a little quicker (to pass) agement and having a strong ments along the northern side Board representative, which locations.” he added. and easier to make modifica- retail economy.” of Smith Road from Everett met twice virtually then pre- One firm decision made tions.” • In other business, BOMA Road to Andover Boulevard. sented the Plan to the FMPC was that any new future poles “State law allows Towns to unanimously approved award- Roadway improvements will for review in December. would be composed of galva- do either an ordinance or a res- ing the Smith Road sidewalk include additional curb and Ongoing discussions among nized steel. olution, but they both have the construction project to Whaley gutter, stormwater drainage the committee members ex- After making a few small same impact,” Town adminis- Construction LLC, which was and asphalt resurfacing. panded the topic to include all changes recommended by trator David Smoak added. the low bidder among seven

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Sin- The Good Feet is a retail fessor of cardiothoracic surgery clair holds shop that carries orthotics at The University of Tennessee a Bachelor products designed “to give Health Science Center in Mem- of Science people support through their phis. degree in arches, specifically in their • Advan- accounting feet,” he said. tage Plus from Vir- O’dneal explained the prod- recently ginia Tech ucts exercise and align the feet added and worked so they are in their ideal posi- agent Tra- in the IT tion, relieving joint pressure cy Lauder- and man- and pain. milk to its agement Sinclair “Everyone has four arches Tammy Cheek team of real consulting estate pro- fields before finding her passion in their foot,” O’dneal said. The Good Feet Store manager Serina Pugh and sales associate fessionals. in real estate. She is a certified “They have an inner longitu- Austin Meadows welcome customers to its new location, 11389 She has pricing strategy advisor and ac- dinal arch, outer longitudinal, Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek. It opened Tuesday, Feb. 10. been assist- Laudermilk credited staging professional. metatarsal and a transverse ing home • Covenant Health is taking arch. The arches are the body’s buyers and sellers in Knoxville registrations for its 17th An- natural shock absorbers. Feet “are the foundation, in your feet, in your ankles, and surrounding areas with all nual Knoxville Marathon Race, “Everybody’s weight should even though they only make your knees and your back. their real estate needs. slated for Oct. 2-3. Online regis- be right in the center of the up 2 percent of the body’s “We can take a picture of • Joan Bienvenue recently tration for all races may be done arch,” he added. “If it’s not in map,” O’dneal said. “It takes people’s feet” to see where the was selected as the first exec- online at www.knoxvillemara- the center of the arch, it can up the weight of the other 98 weight is distributed, he added. utive director of the Oak Ridge thon.com. The Kids Run and 5k certainly cause pain in other percent, so when the feet are Institute at the University of extremities of their bodies.” not aligned … you can get pain See GOOD FEET on Page 6A Tennessee, established last year See BRIEFS on Page 6A Love of product drives buy-out of Uncle Maddio’s TAMMY CHEEK ■ [email protected] Laurie Lowe loved the pizza at Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint so much, she bought the local franchise. “I used to come down here and eat all the time, and I really liked the food,” Lowe recalled about the restaurant, 2052 Town Center Blvd. just off Northshore Drive. “I love hamburgers and I love pizza, and I like the option of a salad now and then to get my veggies. “It really came down to I really just liked the food,” she added about the reason to purchase this Uncle Maddio’s. “It’s fresh, it appeals to all kinds of people because of the gluten-free and vegetarian options.” The new owner of this Uncle Maddio’s already owned a franchise for seven Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Knox County, Tammy Cheek Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, but “I really enjoyed this concept because I can have some salads.” She took over ownership of the restaurant Monday, Feb. 1, add- Ribbon cut for Phillips ing some new management but retaining the team and the menu. Jessica Phillips, CPA, (with scissors) prepared to cut the ribbon for her new business location, Before that, the business had been operating about eight years. Jessica Phillips, CPA, Accounting & Consulting Services, 102 Chaho Road, during a Farragut West “They had a good team in here, so it was an easy transition,” Knox Chamber of Commerce-hosted event Tuesday, Feb. 16. Joining her are Kyle Phillips, her Lowe said, adding her focus is keeping the food quality and good husband (behind her, powder blue shirt); her daughters, Kylie (redhead, fourth from left); Katie See MADDIO’S on Page 6A (redhead in back behind Kylie); and son, Bryce (boy in the front). Looking back, Farragut, Hardin Valley scientists find current solution TAMMY CHEEK Oak Ridge, created a corrosion protec- normally work on — Jonathan’s disser- current coating) was hard coating for tive coating for reactor components tation focused on thin films and physi- tools or something like that — put it in a ■ [email protected] at White Sands Missile Range project cal vapor deposition processing, and metal basket and spin it (to get the coat- OAK RIDGE — Two development under a contract for the U.S. National my thesis was on corrosion protection ing),” Peak added. “That just doesn’t engineers — one a Farragut resident Nuclear Security Administration. coatings/films and subsequent heat work for anything high tech. and the other from Hardin Valley— When their tight delivery schedule treating,” Stewart said. “As luck would “So, we really had to go back and talk looked to the past to bring back technol- ruled out other methods, Steward and have it, the both of us combined had the to people who had been at this in the ogy that had not been used on reactor Peak went back to the past, Peak said. experience to fully develop and execute past, to try to come to a solution because components at Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge Normally, a research project might the project.” the technology had not progressed in since the 1960s. take three to five years, Peak said, but He said the technology for coatings this manner for three-dimensional ge- Jason Steward of Hardin Valley these two engineers only had a month- had progressed a lot since the 1960s, but ometry objects,” Steward said. and Jonathan Peak of Farragut, both and-a-half to find the coating. current technology focused on smooth, “We actually met with the man who with Consolidated Nuclear Security, “Although thin film and coatings flat parts instead of three-dimensional. 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Similar to most every event at Farragut High School during the past year of dealing with COVID-19, the 2021 FHS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be different — meaning virtual.

The festivities, which will be taped in its entirety — not available in a live broadcast — will ﬁrst be available at the FHS home page, knoxschools.org/farraguths, Saturday, March 6, said David Moore, an FHS Hall of Fame coach and H of F Committee member. Though the Class of 2021 features only two inductees, there’s plenty of quality:

• Cara Gregg Bledsoe, a 2009 FHS graduate, is a former star outside hitter for Lady Admirals volleyball (2005-2008 seasons) before earning All-conference honors at North Alabama University (2009-2012).

• Curt Powell, also a 2009 FHS grad who starred as an Admirals baseball shortstop (2006-2009 seasons) before enjoying special success in SEC Baseball at Georgia for three seasons, then playing Minor League Baseball in the Detroit Tigers organizations for almost four years.

• This year’s Hall of Fame Athletic Service Award honoree is the late Ray Watson, beloved and respected former FHS softball assistant coach for 23 years.

• Erik Gerhardt, 2020 Athletic Service Award honoree and Voice of the Admirals and Lady Admirals in football and basketball, once again will serve as emcee.

• As for those working behind the scenes to make this virtual production come off ﬂawlessly is Farragut resident Mark Packer, well-known WVLT-TV 8 personality as a sports anchor and high school football play-by-play announcer.

• FHS Hall of Fame Committee, many of whom have been helping produce this annual event since its inaugural Class of 2013 was inducted, are, in addition to Moore, Hall of Fame coaches Bill Parker, Lynn E. Sexton, Natalie Sisk, John Heatherly, Donald Dodgen (FHS athletic director) and Susan Davidson, along with teacher Michelle Brossett, former coach/teacher Ben Lyle and assistant AD/teacher Ben Collins.

The late RAY WATSON SERVICE AWARD HONOREE

place in his heart for children, (Coaching, Lady Quotes from former which he put on display every Admirals softball, Lady Admirals players, Christmas as Santa Claus to coaches and parents: so many children, including and a former my own” • “Coach Watson was many — FHS head coach Nick Green substitute teacher things to many different at the school) people. I am glad God brought • “Coach Watson was consis- him to Farragut High School tent and kind-hearted. His de- to help be a part of the FHS votion to the game was strong, A man of many talents, the softball program. He made an as he gave his time and talents late Ray Watson was a princi- impact on so many lives along for many years. Most impor- you could always rely on to significant part of our pro- pal, superintendent, teacher, the way, young and old. We tantly he led by example. … make you smile. He was there gram when I was at FHS a few ordained Baptist preacher and are truly blessed to have had He was always happy to hear day-in-and-day-out doing all years later” fastpitch softball star — also him at Farragut. I am most about the triumphs in my life that he could for the rest of — Emily Smith widely known in the Knox grateful to have called him my and genuinely concerned for us” County area for his spot-on friend. Thank you Ray Watson the tough moments. He was a — Bailey Young • “Bellamy Field never felt Santa Claus roles — before for all your time and service to strong grandfather figure for complete until I saw coach serving as Lady Admirals Farragut High School” those who didn’t have that in • “Coach Watson gave me my Watson’s smiling face in the scorekeeper and volunteer as- — former Lady Admirals their lives. … As a high school- first pitching lesson when I pressbox. I adore that man sistant coach for 23 years, spe- head coach David Moore er I don’t think I truly under- started at 11 years old. I used and his genuine love for the cializing as a pitching coach. stood your impact, but as an to go through a whole bucket players and the program” “Ray wore many hats in that • “I spent many game days adult you are truly a legend” of wild pitches in an hour, — Hannah Stephenson very full life he lived,” an FHS and road trips to tournaments — Leah Seffernick Bucklin but by the end of our time Hall of Fame press release with coach Watson listening together he had me down to stated. to his stories. He had a special • “Coach Watson was someone one. I’m grateful he was still a See WATSON on Page 4B 2B • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 FARRAGUT SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Cara Gregg Bledsoe, (Volleyball star at FHS, an All-Gulf South Conference outside hitter at the University of North Alabama, then a youth coach and primary school teacher)

Farragut High School career (2006-2009): • An All-state outside hitter her senior season in 2008 — sea- soned by ﬁve years in the Smoky Mountain Juniors Volley- ball Club — she helped lead the Lady Admirals to three Class AAA Volleyball State Tournaments.

“She always had her biggest games in our biggest games. Her junior and senior years she was our go-to person,” then FHS head coach David Moore said of Bledsoe. “I know she had 21 ClockwiseClockwisek from top left: kills in a win at the state tournament against Houston. 20072007 farragutpress story about “She had an outstanding career,” he added. “She was just a Gregg’sGregg critical role in a big Lady great all-around player. … A good leader — and a better person.” AdmiralsAdmi victory.

• A two-time All-District 4-AAA honoree who also was named A CaraCa Gregg Bledsoe kill for UNA to the 4-AAA All-Tournament team in 2007 and 2008, and the All-Region 2-AAA and All-KIL teams in 2008. 20082008 farragutpress story on Far- ragut’sragut KIL volleyball champion- • She also was named District Best Hitter in 2008, while also shipship with Cara Gregg Bledsoe’s setting the school aces record (137) and kills record (529) as a senior. key role.r

“Going to Farragut was a great experience, I just loved the at- Recreational volleyball kill mosphere there,” said Bledsoe, who came back to her hometown as a second-grade teacher at Farragut Primary School while serving three years as an FHS volleyball assistant coach. “It was a competitive school, both athletically and academically. “All four years I was there, I had (head) coach (David) Moore and (assistant) coach (Brendon) Cleer. They not only grew me as a player, they grew me as a person,” she added. “And I had a lot of players I considered really good friends as well.”

University of North Alabama (2009-2012): • Starting quickly at UNA as an outside hitter, she was named All-Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year in 2009, along with being named to the All-Gulf South Confer- ence team as a freshman. CaraCi with her family • She earned Gulf South Conference All-Tournament honors as a junior in 2011.

Coaching: • In addition to her FHS volleyball coaching duties, she was Club Unite 15 National head coach in 2017-18 and 2018-19.

• Also served as Club Unite Spring League Director in 2017.

• She was head coach Rogers High School (Alabama) while also a KVA club coach and position coach.

Cara and husband, Michael Bledsoe, have three children: Grayson, Lillie and Lawson. WWellell ddoneone

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(Clockwise from top left):

Curt Powell in action in the Detroit Tigers’ AA organization.

Curt and wife, Kerri Powell, with children, Henry, left, and Olive.

A Curt Powell base hit as a Georgia Bulldog.

Curt celebrates one of his three Class AAA state titles at FHS.

teamtibthti in both categories. • The ex-Farragut star went 12-for- • He tallied 56 runs scored, drew 28 16 in stolen base attempts and had Curt Powell, walks and smacked 15 doubles. six three-hit games. Georgia Bulldogs career • He batted .345 with a .948 fielding (Baseball star at FHS, an All-SEC third baseman at the (2011-2013): percentage in SEC action. University of Georgia before almost four years in the Detroit Tigers • A three-year letterman and two- organization, reaching AA level) time All-Southeastern Conference 2013, senior UGA season: Second Team selection, all but a • Appeared in all 53 games with Farragut High School career with eight home runs, 56 RBI, nine few at third base, who started 163 52 starts at third base and one at (2006-2009): doubles and five triples as a junior of his 169 games. • He posted a .341 shortstop. A 2009 graduate of Farragut where in 2008. career average (212-for-622) with he played for East Tennessee legendary 25 doubles, two triples, three home • Team MVP who batted a team- head coach Tommy Pharr. • Named Prep Xtra Player of the runs, 54 RBI and was 22-for-32 in best .376 with 82 hits in 218 at bats, Year in 2008 and 2009. “I had a stolen base attempts. ranking among SEC leaders at the • Having started every game in his fantastic experience at Farragut,” end of the regular season. four-year career, except one, as said Powell, vice president of sales • In 477 total chances, he registered the Admirals’ lead-off hitter, from with Capital-Plus Construction a .931 career fielding percentage. • Posted a team-high .425 on-base the first game of his freshman Services in Hardin Valley. “… Had percentage. season — all but about a dozen at some great teachers, they sup- 2011, sophomore UGA season: shortstop — he helped lead the ported me on the academic side. • Played in 60 games with 55 starts • Registered a team-best 25 multi- Admirals to Class AAA state titles Supported me on the athletic side (53 at third base, one in right field ple-hit games, including a four-hit in 2006, 2008 and 2009. as well.” and one at second base) in help- game versus then No. 20-ranked ing Georgia advance to the NCAA Geogia Tech and a five-hit game • Named 2009 Gatorade State As for a special influence on his Tournament Corvallis Regional versus Belmont. Player of the Year after batting life from FHS, “There were several Final. .504 — and despite being the team’s teachers and coach Pharr,” he said. • Posted a 13-game hitting streak leadoff hitter still hit eight home Specifically about Pharr, who led Far- • He batted .289 with one home run during the season, along with a runs and produced 39 RBI — with ragut to five Class AAA state titles and and 13 RBI, and hit .296 in SEC stretch of reaching base in 20 con- 79 runs scored and 21 stolen bases three runner-up finishes in 12 seasons, action. secutive contests. in helping FHS go 39-5. “He had “He was just a fantastic coach,” Pow- all the tools. He was a great player ell said. “He really stressed competi- 2012, junior Bulldogs season: 2013 Major League and started as a freshman, which tion, which is the part I think I enjoyed • He ranked fifth in SEC batting Baseball Draft: was very unusual at Farragut the most. “I would say coach Pharr with a team-best .355 average. Drafted by Detroit Tigers in the High School, especially to start at definitely had the biggest influence,” 21st round. “My ultimate goal was to shortstop,” Pharr said of Powell. he added. • Appeared in 56 games, with 55 be a professional baseball player,” “But also was a great young man starts at third base, hitting .355 Powell said. “… I made it to AA, and an extremely hard worker. “I 2010 (freshman at Volunteer with two homers and 20 RBI. which was great. I didn’t quite make have a soft spot for him and his State Community College): my ultimate dream of making it to family, they were always support- • Good enough to sign with SEC • He led team with 45 runs scored, the Big Leagues. “I was glad I had ive of the program,” he added. “He power Vanderbilt, he transferred managed a .434 on-base percent- some academics to fall back on,” was obviously a special player for to Volunteer State Community Col- age and tied for team-high with 20 he added. us.” lege in Gallatin. multiple-hit games. Curt and wife, Kerri Powell, have • Key member of the 2008 squad • One of the nation’s top junior • While he ended that season on two children: Henry, turning 3 in April, that went 43-3 and finished the college hitters in 2010, he bat- a seven-game hitting streak, his and Olive, 18 months. year ranked sixth nationally by ted .489 with 34 stolen bases in longest streak during the year was ESPN/USA Today. Batted .493 38 games started — leading his 14 games.

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with my softball career” • “Coach Watson was a legend, • “I loved him so much,” started helping as an unpaid Watson — Andrea Sarhatt and many of my greatest — Hannah Leavell assistant coach working with From page 1B softball memories are with the FHS pitchers. • “I remember coach Watson • “I can dedicate my love for him” • “We loved coach Watson” A substitute teacher at the especially when we were pitching and many other — Abby Rose Martin Yates — Sarah Jackson school for 21 years, “The stu- doing summer camp, and he pitchers to him. He was a light dents loved when he would would line us all up and teach on the field. My change-up • “I have the sweetest memo- • “He truly made an impact at sub, because another one all us to run on our (pitch) will forever be dedi- ries with Coach Watson. I will Farragut” — LaShae Wallace of his talents was he was a toes around the bases. He was cated to him because he was treasure them always” great storyteller,” the release always encouraging, the master of them” — Jill O’Mealy Frost Ray’s timeline at FHS, stated. and taught me the love and —Callie Moore Knox area During the Christmas holi- passion for the game like • “He was wonderful and loved His love of softball was life- days, “Most of his closest he had” • “Coach Watson was always the game. So many memories long, having played fastpitch friends feel he really was Santa — Avery Blankenburg very supportive of each with FHS softball and coach softball for 47 years. Claus because he was the best individual and the team as a Watson. He was always smil- “He was a pitcher who loved Santa,” the release stated. “He • “Coach Watson was always whole, and he helped each ing and cheering us up. I was the game,” the release stated. enjoyed coming to school and one of our biggest supporters one of us grow both as a blessed to know him” “When he moved to Knoxville handing out candy to the high and fans, and always had a person and ballplayer to — Jessica Koch Odom and found out that there was school students every Decem- story to tell” reach and exceed our no men’s fastpitch in the area, ber, and he worked around — Delaney Weller potential” • “I worked with him in the he was discouraged.” Town doing photo shoots with —Kelsie Tuggle press box at home games. In his ministerial role, “He kids. So a lot of students and He was a very kind man. He actually performed the mar- teachers knew coach Watson • “I remember coach Watson’s • “Coach Watson was always wouldn’t even say bad things riage ceremony for one of as Santa. He did this for 20-plus contagious positive attitude at every game, no matter the about the umpire” our assistant coaches one years.” and his kind way of impart- weather, no matter the team — Steve Murr, parent of year,” the released further ing wisdom on the players. He — he was always there. I will former players Kaci and stated. Coach Watson died Jan. 22. always made everyone smile, always be so grateful for him” Kristen Murr As for how he got to FHS, “He was honored to be and he was the Best Santa” — Bailey Myers “Ray started substitute teach- receiving this award, and —Shannon Evans Harrington • “Coach Watson obviously ing at Farragut — and one being his humble self said, ‘I • “Coach Watson instilled in loved his time with players day, toward the end of a sea- don’t know why I am receiv- • “No matter how big the his bullpens a sense of consis- and students. His friendly son, he came by the softball ing this award,’” coach Moore game or difficult the situation, tency: in our pitches, our love spirit will be missed” field as the team was leaving said. coach Watson always had been of the game and protection of — former FHS coach on the bus for an away game,” “… Well done, good and faith- there to give players confi- our most important asset, our Ben Lyle the release stated. “Ray intro- ful servant (Matthew 25:23).” dence and support. I felt throwing arms. Thanks coach duced himself to then head Coach Watson’s daughter, beyond blessed to have him Watson” • “I loved coach Watson. A coach David Moore and asked Cathy Riessen, will be receiv- at all the games, and he truly — Margret Morris very special man for sure” if he could help with softball.” ing the award on his behalf. made a positive difference Baudendistel — Danielle Spetar Ashley The next season coach Watson SSenatorenator RRichardichard BBriggsriggs Congratulationsto all - DDistrictistrict 7 - 2021 FHS Inductees ccongratulatesongratulates aallll ooff tthehe 22021021 IInducteesnductees oonn ttheirheir ssuccess!uccess! Th e Grayson Owned Dealerships congratulate Quality is not an option... everyone inducted into the 2021 FHS Hall of Fame! it is the only standard we accept! Locally owned by Stan Ledbetter & Jake Tillet with a staff of over 136 years combined experience in collision repair.

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FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • 1C CCheckheck outout www.farragutpress.comwww.farragutpress.com Still 4-AAA perfect in Maroon Lady Ads fall District dominant Dawgs, Underwood’s to BHS for 3rd Bearden girls, deliver tournament title KEN LAY time in 2020-21 ■ Correspondent KEN LAY KNOXVILLE — Head coach Justin Underwood was breathing ■ Correspondent a sigh of relief after watching his Bearden High School girls basketball team win the District 4-AAA Tournament championship KNOXVILLE — For the and improve to 16-0 in district games. third time this season, the Early on it looked like the top-seeded Lady Bulldogs were go- Bearden High School girls bas- ing to cruise to victory. Not surprisingly, however, winning the ketball team had to come from title didn’t come easily. behind to beat Kingston Pike “I knew it wasn’t going to be easy,” Underwood said after rival Farragut. Bearden notched a 57-46 win versus No. 2 seed Maryville before The top-seeded Lady Bull- a spirited crowd at BHS Monday night, Feb. 22. “It’s never easy dogs, still unbeaten in District when you have to play a good team three times. 4-AAA this season, overcame “I guess I’m just glad that we got out ahead as far as we did.” an early deficit to defeat the The top-five state-ranked Lady Bulldogs (26-1) darted to a fast FHS Lady Admirals 65-53 in start and opened an early 17-7 advantage before extending their the 4-AAA Tournament semi- lead to 29-17 by halftime. finals Friday night, Feb. 19, at But the second half would be a different story. Even though BHS. the Lady Red Rebels (23-5) would never manage to grab the lead Bearden (26-1) won in over- in the contest, they would create some anxious moments. time in Farragut after trail- Maryville trimmed Bearden’s lead to one point several times. ilng most of the game, then The last time it was that close, Lady Red Rebel Denae Fritz, Dis- notched another comeback trict 4-AAA MVP and a Class AAA Miss Basketball Finalist, victory — trailing at halftime knocked down a pair of free throws trimming the lead to 41-40 — late in the regular-season in with 6:27 remaining in the fourth quarter. West Knoxville. The Lady Admirals, the No. See GIRLS CHAMPS on Page 7C 4 seed, opened an early 12-9 lead, which forced Bearden- Parrott’s Bearden boys hoops sought head coach Justin Underwood Photo courtesy of Luther Simmons to change his squad’s defen- McCall Willis, Farragut junior post (32), looks for a shot over to match girls’ perfection in title tilt sive tactics. He employed a Bearden Lady Bulldog Maddie Brillhart, junior post (in back), and Seeking to match Bearden girls hoop’s unblemished success in full-court press in the second senior guard Reagan Ruth Friday night, Feb. 19, at BHS. District 4-AAA, the Bulldog boys of Jeremy Parrott — recently quarter, which would change named District Coach of the Year — played Maryville for the the complexion of the contest. McLaughlin, BHS All-District have so many shooters. You 4-AAA tourney title at BHS Tuesday, Feb. 23 (after deadline). After the Lady Bulldogs senior guard, said. “We were can’t just do one thing against Led by District MVP A.J. Pruitt, a senior guard, and All-District turned up the heat, things able to string the turnovers them,” Underwood said. teammates Izaiha Bredwood (senior guard), Hayden Treadwell went downhill quickly for the together and (as an opponent), A balanced scoring attack (senior wing) and Walker Kyle (junior post), top-seeded Bearden Lady Admirals (16-7). you don’t want to turn the ball paced the Lady Bulldogs. — ranked among the top-3 statewide in Class AAA — sought to “We were able to force them over in bunches.” go 16-0 in 4-AAA, 26-3 overall with a win versus No. 2-seed MHS. to turn the ball over,” Zneyah “They’re so good and they See FHS-LADY DAWGS, Page 7C Honorable mention Dawg was junior guard Elijah Bredwood. Macy’s ‘parade’ 1,000-plus pts Macy Barnes (with ball), Farragut senior All-District 4-AAA guard, was honored for reaching and surpassing the 1,000-points-scored career mark during halftime of the HVA Hawks at FHS boys 4-AAA tourney quarterfinal game Thursday night, Feb. 18. Barnes is joined by teammates, head coach Jason Mayfield, back row far left, principal Dr. John Bartlett, back row far right, and athletic director Donald Dodgen, unseen behind players. Photo made possible courtesy of Jason Mayfield/FHS Lady Admirals head coach

Though led by Bearden, All-District 4-AAA hoops Six locals earn TFCA Div. II All-state Six Farragut-area high school football players recently features five FHS on first teams, four H-Mention earned high honors statewide. Three Christian Academy of Knoxville Warriors, two Hardin Valley Academy has two All-4-AAA, two Honorable Mention Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish and one Webb School of While Bearden dominated both the girls and wing Ashlyn Sheridan and ju- Knoxville Spartan were named to the 2020 Tennessee Foot- boys All-District 4-AAA teams — led by boys MVP nior post McCall Willis. ball Coaches Association Division II All-state teams in Divi- A.J. Pruitt, a senior guard, and Coach of the Year Boys All-District were ju- sion II-AAA (Catholic) and Division II-AA (CAK, Webb). Jeremy Parrott — Farragut teams had five All- nior guard Ryan Neal and Division II-AAA All-state local honorees: OFFENSE/ District honorees and four Honorable Mentions. sophomore wing/post Dallas Knoxville Catholic — Hayden Todd, junior, “athlete;” DE- Neal Hardin Valley Academy teams had two All-4- Carbaugh. Honorable mention FENSE/KCHS — Javis Mynatt, junior, defensive back. AAA and two Honorable Mention. (BHS honorees choices were junior guards Dillon Atwell and Division II-AA All-state local honorees: OFFENSE/Chris- in “Parrott’” and BHS-Lady Ads stories above). Carter Mayfield. tian Academy of Knoxville — J.D. Dunn, junior, running Farragut honorees Hardin Valley honorees back; Grant Sterchi, junior, wide receiver; Ross Badgett V, Lady Admirals earning All-District honors HVA Lady Hawk Gracie Waite, a freshman senior, kicker; DEFENSE/CAK — Chi McNeil-Harrison, were senior guard Macy Barnes, junior wing Av- guard, joined Hawk junior guard Jaelyn Pannell junior, linebacker. ery “Ace” Strickland and junior guard Keeleigh as All-District. Honorable Mention were junior Division II-AA OFFENSE/Webb School of Knoxville — Rogers. Honorable Mention choices were junior guards Hudson Stokes and Evelyn Hess. Jackson Bradley, senior, offensive lineman.

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MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD mark in the world The first is available to seniors at and was always doing things for other ■ [email protected] through “a true pas- Hardin Valley Academy planning to at- people,” his mother said. “A lot of kids sion for helping oth- tend a two- or four-year college/univer- looked up to him, and he liked helping Hardin Valley Academy 2011 gradu- ers,” Tracy recalled, sity with a demonstrated passion for other people. He wanted things to be ate Scott “Impy” Impellizeri dreamed describing him as a helping others. fair for everybody.” of college and becoming a Knoxville “leader and mentor” The second is available to seniors He volunteered with Special Olym- Police Department SWAT officer, but with a personality within all Knox County schools plan- pics, Habitat for Humanity and Music a tragic accident cut his plans and life “that drew people to ning to attend a two- or four-year col- City Quarter Midget Racing Associa- short just before he was set to attend him.” lege/university on the criminal justice tion for children and teenagers ages 5 Middle Tennessee State University. Applications for path. They also must have demonstrat- to 16 — a program in which he partici- In the wake of his untimely death, this year’s Scott ed a passion for helping others. pated, then remained a part of to help his parents, Tracy and John Impel- “Impy” Impellizeri Scott Impellizeri Recipients for both are chosen based other youth. lizeri, have helped 37 college-bound Memorial Scholar- on community/volunteer service, es- Scott’s contributions were recognized high school seniors achieve their own ship currently are being taken. says and letters of recommendation by school staff and fellow students, re- dreams by providing scholarships in The effort has grown to include two from teachers or school counselors. ceiving the Humanitarian Award for Scott’s memory since 2012. $1,000 scholarships, which are ear- Applications must be postmarked by Outstanding Service as a peer tutor. Known by his father’s nickname marked for books, supplies or other Friday, March 19. “Impy” as he got older, Scott made his miscellaneous school-related expenses. Scott “spent his time helping others See “IMPY” on Page 4C Church renovation caps Scouting joy Abbott spells out Boy Scout lessons learned TAMMY CHEEK the church on May 4, 2019.” He completed the remodel ■ [email protected] May 27, 2019, and earned his Farragut Boy Scout Evan Eagle Scout award in Decem- Abbott recently earned the ber 2020. Abbott was presented rank of Eagle Scout after help- his Eagle Scout award at Far- ing renovate the youth area of ragut Presbyterian Church his church, Robertsville Bap- Tuesday, Feb. 23. tist Church in Oak Ridge, as From completing the proj- an Eagle Scout project. ect, Abbott said, “I learned Abbott, son of Jack and Dar- the value of planning, commu- lene Abbott of Farragut, is a nication and teamwork. “We member of the Great Smoky had teams of people helping, Mountain Council Toqua Dis- from building the cabinets and trict Troop 444, sponsored painting the walls and cabinets Photo submitted by Farragut Presbyterian to installing vinyl flooring and While travel has been an important part of Boy Scout Evan Abbott’s learning experiences, such as installing the counter tops,” Church. this family trip to Yosemite National Park in California last summer, this Farragut High School junior As part of the project, he he said. “It was really great to designed and constructed a see how everything came to- worked with youth in his church, Robertsville Baptist in Oak Ridge, to complete his Eagle Scout cabinet and countertop in the gether.” project of renovating the church’s youth area, food service room and game room. youth area, installed new floor- Abbott has been in scouting ing in the food service room since he was 7 years old. father said. “This project has ship skills and find solutions to The Abbots have gotten feed- and painted the game room. “Scouting has provided me provided a welcoming space challenging tasks.” back about the project. “Our youth group used the with friendships, experiences for the youth of our church to The Boy Scout said his fa- “The youth were part of the area frequently (until the and goals toward personal enjoy. vorite part of scouting was an team on this project,” Jack pandemic), and I thought achievement,” he said. “Scout- “Our prayer is that Evan activity at the waterfront of said. “The project brought giving back to my church ing encouraged me to always continues to seek God’s direc- camp, and his favorite trip was the youth group together to would be a gift to our youth be and do my very best.” tion in his life and continues climbing Castle Rock at Frozen serve each other and to work groups for years to come,” Ab- “We are very proud of Ev- to enjoy serving others in Head State Park. This summer, together for a common goal: bott said. “I started visualizing an’s hard work and his sin- creative ways,” Jack added. he toured in Sequoia, Kings it’s what we’re all about. By and planning the project in cere heart to serve God, oth- “Evan believes that Scouting Canyon and Yosemite National 2018, but the project began at ers and his community,” his has helped him develop leader- Parks with his family. See SCOUT on Page 4C International Career Expo students share virtual for Knox 8th-graders cultures at CCS TAMMY CHEEK of March 1-5, there will be Concord Christian School ■ [email protected] several live events avail- recently hosted International able throughout the day to Fest. Mackenzie Snider, direc- Knox County Schools’s students through Microsoft tor of the CCS International eighth-graders will be able to Teams,” Wilson added. “Each learn about area career oppor- middle school will be building Program, describes it as “an tunities with a virtual Career a plan for student engagement incredible opportunity for Expo, taking place the week in these live events based our international students of Monday, March 1, through upon the master schedule for to showcase their home Friday, March 5. eighth-grade students. countries and cultures.” CCS Hosted by Knox County Live sessions “will be students pictured with their provided by business partners, Schools Career and Technical home countries named are, Education and presented by post-secondary institutions Pellissippi State Community and programs, Knox County from left, Jaewon Lee (South College, students will be able Schools employees and Ju- Korea), Vivian Chen (China), to interact with speakers, take nior Achievement of East Anna Bergner (Germany) and part in live events and visit a Antonia Lopez (Colombia). virtual exhibit hall. See EXPO on Page 4C Photo submitted Other sponsors include Trane, Industry Sector spon- NEW sor in the area of Architecture, $ Design and Construction, as Patient well as Knox County and City 99 Special! of Knoxville governments. “Students will participate Comprehensive Exam • X-rays through their Knox County Standard Cleaning middle school, and the plans developed at the school level,” said Dr. Keith Wilson, Career and Technical Educa- Dr. Luis Mariusso, DMD • Dr. Tori Mariusso, DMD tion director for Knox County Schools. “Students will have 12802 Kingston Pike, Ste 101, Farragut, TN 37934 865-248-2312 | confi dentsmilesknoxville.com an individual log-in that they will use for the Virtual Exhibit Hall, and schools will manage the schedule for the week regarding which live events will be available during the day for student participation.” He noted there is no registration process other than the student access information, which will be handled at the school level. “Each day during the week FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • 3C 4C• FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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Individuals who seek p.m., Mondays in February and “During these live events, Wilson said the expo previ- This is a general advice clinic assistance may sign up, or seek March in the Assembly Hall. students will have the abil- ously was an annual event. with a wide variety of legal more information, by contact- Free of charge. Registration ity to interact with the speak- “Until a couple of years ago, issues, including family law, ing LAET at 865-637-0484 if you deadline is the Friday before ers through a moderated chat Knox County held an annual landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, live in Blount, Knox, Loudon the session at 5 p.m. -Making feature that will allow them evening (in-person) career fair criminal defense, consumer or Sevier County. Medicare Easier, from 6 to 7 to answer questions from for eighth-grade students. I be- protection, contract disputes, • Knoxville Writers’ Guild p.m., Tuesday, March 16, in the teachers and students from lieve that event last occurred child support and personal in- is sponsoring a poetry con- Assembly Hall. Registration across the county,” he added. in the spring of 2019. jury, among other issues. test to be judged by Knox- deadline is Friday, March 12. “We know that students won’t “... Those who had previous- Contact Legal Aid of East ville’s two-time poet laureate, Free of charge. be able participate in all the ly planned and led the event Tennessee at 865-637-0484 to re- Marilyn Kallet. First prize is • Stay on top of Farragut’s available sessions during the were also looking for opportu- quest clinic intake. Be sure to $200 and second prize is $100. road and park projects and school day. Therefore, the ses- nities to make the event more identify yourself as a veteran The contest is open to ages 18 proposed development and sions will also be recorded so aligned with the district goals so your call may be routed ap- and older. The first entry is events/programs by signing students or parents can replay for student career exploration propriately. At intake, staff will free for members and $15 for up for “At Your Leisure” e- them after the event.” activities,” he added. gather information, including non-members. Deadline for newsletter. -Sign up to receive Recorded sessions and virtu- All about the plans information about the legal is- submission is midnight, Satur- agenda alerts via e-mail and/ al exhibit hall “will be available Due to COVID-19, “We sue. This information will be day, Feb. 27. 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FHS-Lady Dawgs Girls champs From page 1C From page 1C Junior Jennifer Sullivan, But Fritz, who finished with also an All-District guard, 17 points, would foul out at the and McLaughlin each had 2:38 mark of the final frame, as 17 points. Sophomore Avery the Lady Bulldogs closed the Treadwell, a 6-foot-3 All-Dis- game out on a 16-6 run. trict post, scored nine points Bearden had its usual bal- and grabbed 10 rebounds. anced offensive attack, with se- Honorable Mention district nior guard Zneyah McLaugh- honorees Maddie Brillhart (ju- lin leading the way with 17 nior wing/post, 10 points) and points, scoring nine over the Emily Gonzalez (junior point/ final eight minutes. wing, nine points) also high- Junior wing Emily Gonza- lighted the Bearden offense. lez added 12 points and junior Despite his team’s double- guard Jennifer Sullivan scored digit victory, “We didn’t have 10 for the Lady Dawgs. Sopho- our best game, but it’s post- more center Avery Treadwell season,” Underwood said. “It’s finished with seven points. “We about getting a victory, ad- have five girls in our starting vancing and moving on.” lineup that always play hard,” Farragut’s perspective Underwood said. “I’m proud “We felt really good in the of all of our girls. first quarter. We were focused “We got a big lift from (Brin- and we were locking down de- ley Murphy) off the bench,” fensively,” FHS head coach Ja- the coach added about his son Mayfield said. “But when sophomore wing, who scored they put on the press they four clutch points and grabbed reached in from behind and a pair of big late rebounds. took the ball from us. Photo courtesy of Luther Simmons “We weren’t strong enough Bearden senior guard Zneyah McLaughlin (12) drives to the bas- with the basketball, and that press really made us lose fo- ket as FHS defenders, from left, junior Avery “Ace” Strickland, cus,” he added. senior Saige Carbaugh and junior Keeleigh Rogers, react. The We accept The Lady Bulldogs out- Lady Bulldogs (26-1) took control in the second quarter and won your insurance scored Farragut 19-5 in the 65-53 in this District 4-AAA semifinal at BHS Friday, Feb. 19. frame and took a 28-17 lead Dr. Dan Lovely, Jr. Always welcoming into the locker room at half- Strickland and Ashlyn Sheri- fourth quarter. Ten of those & Dr. Frank Prout new patients time. dan. points came in the third quar- The Lady Ads never re- Strickland scored 17 points ter. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry ally recovered, but they hung and made three long-range Sheridan finished the game 865-690-5231 around thanks to the efforts jumpers before fouling out with 15 points, including 11 in 323 Fox Road, Suite 200, Knoxville, TN 37922 • www.parkwaydentaloffice.com of junior wings Avery “Ace” with 2:45 remaining in the the second half.

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