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ISSUE 36 VOLUME 33 FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 • 1A ‘Hard on my family:’ Lafferty on national criticism Knoxville’s McKenzie on House speech: have reached out to us,” he added Constitutional Convention. in an e-mailed statement to far- He did, however, reference what “our Founders ... ‘it was an eerie and sad feeling’ ragutpress Sunday, May 9, in re- wrote frequently, and for long times, about what this sponse to a series of questions sent stain of slavery would do to our country.” ALAN SLOAN to Lafferty late last week. That led to another point of criticism from Laf- ■ [email protected] “Please allow me a little time ferty’s speech, when he said the Compromise had a and I will try to address your ques- noble purpose concerning abolishment of slavery: Admitting the past week-plus of racially charged tions in a follow-up e-mail.” “... The Three-Fifths Compromise was a direct ef- criticism “has been hard on my family” — reaching Lafferty defended the Com- fort to ensure that Southern states never got the pop- national levels as stories ran on CNN and in The New promise, where Northern and ulation necessary to continue the practice of slavery York Times among many other worldwide media out- Southern states agreed to Consti- everywhere else in the country. What does that mean? lets — state Rep. Justin Lafferty (R-District 89 includ- tutionally label African-Ameri- Lafferty Appropriation based on population.” ing Hardin Valley) stated to farragutpress he needs cans as three-fifths of a person He continued: “... By limiting the number of popu- “a little time” to properly respond to the criticism and — the South originally wanting slaves counted fully lation in the count, they specifically limited the num- give clarification to his “Three-Fifths Compromise” but Northern states not wanting slaves counted at ber of representatives that would be available in the speech on the House floor of Tennessee General As- all — to ensure national unity in the fight for inde- slave-holding states, and they did it for the purpose of sembly Tuesday afternoon, May 4. pendence against “world power” Great Britain, along “Thankfully we have many friends in our lives that with representation considerations during the 1787 See LAFFERTY on Page 4A ‘I just wanted to thank him’ Family’s ‘dream come true’ at Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza

TAMMY CHEEK McGill,” Town administrator as the Russell family sold the ■ David Smoak said. property to the Town. [email protected] The plaza, located behind “This is, indeed, a dream Town of Farragut, state and the restored Campbell Station come true,” said Marianne Mc- Knox County officials joined Inn at the corner of Kingston Gill, Ralph’s wife and fellow Farragut residents and fam- Pike and North Campbell Sta- Town founder (FCG member) ily of the late Ralph McGill as tion Road, was named for Dr. who was one of Farragut’s they dedicated Mayor Ralph McGill, Farragut’s third may- ﬁrst elected officials, about McGill Plaza Friday evening, or and a Town founder (Far- the plaza. “Ralph and David May 7. ragut Community Group) who and Jim Nixon (Farragut real “We dedicate this to a great wanted to save the Inn, previ- man, great mayor, Ralph ously known as Russell House, See DEDICATION on Page 2A

Michelle Hollenhead Papa John’s employee Bob McGee gets a hug from Concord resident Lauren Beck Friday, May 7, after Beck presented him with a Thank You card, nearly $900 in community donations and a gift pack from Buff City Soap for a kindness McGee performed earlier that week. Reward is $900+ for going ‘out of his way’

MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD ■ [email protected] A selﬂess act by a Papa John’s employee led to an out- pouring of love and unexpected monetary blessings Friday, May 7. Lauren Beck of Concord presented a card, nearly $900 raised by the community and a gift box from Buff City Soap Tammy Cheek to Bob McGee, a long-time Papa John’s worker who had Dignitaries and McGill family members were on hand for the dedication of Mayor Ralph McGill aired up Beck’s low tire earlier in the week. Plaza, located at the corner of Kingston Pike and North Campbell Station Road, Friday, May 7. From McGee was tearful and thankful for the gifts. left were Farragut Mayor Ron Williams; India McGill, the late Ralph McGill and Marianne McGill’s “It means a whole lot that people would take the time to daughter-in-law, and India’s daughter, Mabel; India’s husband and the McGills’ son, Norman McGill; let you know you are appreciated,” he said. “I just wanted to thank him and show him how much it the McGills’ daughter, Kim Pratt; Kim’s daughters, Ellasyn (front left), 9, Emerson (front), 7, and meant to me, for him to have gone out of his way to help Shayleigh, 13 (beside Kim); Vice Mayor Louise Povlin (back row); Marianne McGill; and Alderman Drew Burnette and Alderman Ron Pinchok. Although the Plaza plaque reads “Dedicated December See KIND ACT on Page 2A 2020,” the dedication had been postponed.

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Dedication can be really proud that he had or and Aldermen and 10 years From page 1A the forethought to get started on the Town’s Board of Zoning with this.” Appeals, remembered ques- KCSOreports estate broker/land partner) “It is truly an honor to be tioning Dr. McGill’s leadership spoke and worked tirelessly here,” Farragut Municipal skills as fellow FCG members, • At 5 p.m., Saturday, May 8, Knox County Sheriff’s Of- trying to purchase this prop- Planning Commissioner Betty but watched him become a fice units responded to a Ackley Road address on a report erty so it wouldn’t be gone to Dick said as her voice broke strong leader in working to in- of a possible burglary. Officer spoke with complainant/vic- waste … it’s turned out to be with emotion. corporate the Town. tim, who said a traffic cone was in her backyard, her ladder was a beautiful place and also the Another Town founder/FCG “Since (the founding) and propped up against her privacy fence and her back door onto the Community Center … I just member, Dick related Mayor until his death, he was like screened-in porch was unlocked. Victim said she knew for sure wish that he were here tonight. McGill’s and Marianne’s spe- Admiral Farragut — always she had locked her door before leaving the house about eight “I just thank you for all cial issues. full speed ahead,” former Far- hours prior to officers’ arrival. you’ve done,” she added be- Dur- ragut Vice Mayor Dot LaMa- Victim looked through her home, but there was nothing miss- fore breaking into tears. As ing the rche said. ing, she said. Upon closer inspection of the back door, it appeared the dedication plaque was un- struggles “The Russell House and land it had been popped open. There were dents on the door consis- veiled, she again broke into of form- are what it is today because of tent with a tool such as a screwdriver. Weather stripping on the tears. Before the unveiling, she ing the Ralph’s vision,” Nixon said. frame of the door also was damaged. Total value of damage was and the crowd heard from her town, she “His vision was to save this estimated in the report to be $50. granddaughters, Shayleigh, El- remem- home in perpetuity, and that • At 11:17 p.m., Friday, May 7, a complainant called KCSO lasyn and Emerson Pratt, who bered, has been accomplished today Teleserve Unit to report fraud at an Oak Landing Lane resi- sang the late mayor’s favorite “Ralph in a great manner. dence. Complainant advised she received a notification that hymn, “Amazing Grace.” received “I talked to Charlie Russell. someone claiming to be the suspect accessed her CashApp ac- “We would not be standing most of He is absolutely elated at the count and withdrew $42, happening around 9 a.m., Wednesday, here today if it were not for the ha- way this looks,” Nixon added. May 5. She contacted who she claimed was a CashApp represen- the vision and perseverance rassment Mayor McGill “He’s elated that his family tative that advised her to download an app for assistance called of Mayor McGill,” current and criti- home is restored in the condi- “Click Support Team Viewer.” Farragut Mayor Ron Williams cism from the anti-incorporation it’s in right now; and could After downloading this app, she advised her phone became said. “My work with Ralph tion crowd.” there be a better plaza any- hacked and she lost control over its actions. Total loss due to theft has been many years through Dick described Mayor McGill where than the McGill Plaza? was reported to be $199. Complainant said she also lost access to the (Sugarwood), Homeown- as a “very accomplished and And certainly Ralph McGill, her original Amazon account and opened a second after contact- ers Association projects all the compassionate person. He its proper to honor him today ing Amazon. Amazon was able to gain access to her account, and way to the Campbell Station cared for people; he loved his for his vision for this place.” she realized a transaction had been made for $157 she did not Inn vision. family … he cared about where “We truly would not be make or authorize. Complainant advised she does not know who “Usually we would arrive at he lived. standing here today and seeing gained access to her accounts and used her money. church early, and I was able to “Without Ralph McGill, the amazing things happening • At 2:52 p.m., May 7, a complainant called KCSO Teleserve sit with Ralph and talk about there would be no Farragut,” without the vision of Ralph Unit to report the theft of a catalytic converter, off of her his vision for this particular she added. McGill,” Vice Mayor Louise 2015 Ford 450, at a Kingston Pike address. Value of loss was list- piece of property and what he “He was everybody’s may- Povlin said. ed at $2,000. Complainant said the theft took place between 6:30 thought it could turn out to be, or,” Eric Johnson, yet another She recalled becoming in- p.m., Wednesday, May 6, and 1:30 p.m., May 7. Complainant was and we see it today,” Williams founder/FCG member, said of volved with the Town “because advised to call or e-mail the Tennessee-registered license plate added. “This is a wonderful Mayor McGill. Mayor McGill invited me in and VIN number for the listed vehicle, as she did not have it at development that bears his Johnson, who also served on and encouraged me to get in- the time of this report. name, and I think his family the first elected Board of May- volved.”

Kind act or anything,” he said. Your community.” “I have met him,” comment- bors Lauren and Bob are,” From page 1A “I was just so surprised,” “You just never know what ed Robyn Walker of Choto. “He stated Carla Loveday of Lovell she said. “You don’t see a lot of someone is going through,” has delivered for me. A won- Hills after witnessing the pre- me,” Beck said. “He was just so that going on. Here he had just Beck said. “Sometimes it is just derful person who I try to tip sentation. kind.” gotten off work and he was so, one simple thing that can make above and beyond. “It’s so touching to see how Beck had taken her boy- so sweet to be worried about all the difference to someone.” “Thank you for sharing.” everyone used Nextdoor to friend, Jonathan King, to the me.” In addition to sharing news Anita Baumiller of Westland reach out to love and build up, Summit Medical Walk-in Clin- Beyond thanking McGee on of the selfless gesture, Beck’s Acres stated, “That is such instead of bickering and tear- ic in Century Plaza Sunday, the spot, Beck took to social post turned into a loving trib- a sweet thing of him to do. ing down.” May 2, and while waiting for media to ute to McGee, who currently I’ll contribute to your gift for McGee said he has been em- him in the parking lot, McGee post about lives in Halls but formerly Bob.” ployed by Papa John’s nearly — who had just finished his the experi- lived in historic Concord. “What bright stars of neigh- seven years. Papa John’s shift — noticed ence and one of her rear tires “was al- said she most flat,” he said. had found “I am notorious for not tak- out McGee ing care of my car,” Beck said. would be “And it had been a crazy day for retiring at me. I had coached my (CBFO) the end of softball team, then had to take the month. my boyfriend to the clinic be- After Beck cause he was really sick and first sug- couldn’t drive himself. gesting that readers make TRUST “Bob told me I needed air donations during May to con- and suggested I go immedi- tribute toward McGee’s re- ately and get some, but I told tirement, at the suggestion IT’S IN OUR NAME. him I would go as soon as my of Julie Switzer of Thornton boyfriend came out.” Heights, Beck decided to gath- McGee left to run an er- er donations from the commu- rand, and realizing he had an nity and surprise McGee with air compressor in his own ve- them during his work day. We can help take hicle, he re-appeared within 10 Melissa Parker made the minutes to take care of Beck’s card, which contained the cash your business to tire. donations, Beck said, and in it “I didn’t want anything to Beck wrote, “Thank you for al- happen to her out on the road, ways showing kindness! Love, the next level.

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4A • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 CCheckheck ooutut wwww.farragutpress.comww.farragutpress.com Gutted home along Virtue; none hurt letter An early morning house fire Wednesday, May 5, heav- totheeditor ily damaged a residence at 827 Virtue Road. Rural Metro Fire responded around 6:30 Vice Mayor wants to clarify a.m. to the address and found “heavy fire from the CLUP/Horne-Ford situation front of the house, spreading At the risk of contradicting the gentleman who rapidly,” stated Jeff Bagwell, buys the ink for this newspaper, the main issues re- Rural Metro Public Informa- garding Doug Horne’s proposal for (former) Mayor tion officer in a press release. (Eddy) Ford’s property, which were discussed “All occupants and pets had during the January 2021 and March 2021 Farragut Municipal Planning Commission meetings, were self-evacuated prior to the fire not related to the amendments to the Comprehen- department arrival. Occupants sive Land Use Plan approved by the Board of Mayor heard noises in the garage and and Aldermen in October of 2020, as stated in last thought someone was breaking week’s edition of the farragutpress and in a narra- in, only to find a fire in the ga- tive pushed on social media by a private citizen. rage.” While the home suffered Specifically, the Planning Commissioners’ major damage, no injuries were discussion was centered on the protections built reported. Cause of the fire is into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to protect existing neighborhoods from incompatible new de- under investigation. velopment. Those protections are explained in the Photo courtesy of Rural Metro Fire Transitions policy on page 12 of the CLUP. The representatives from the HOAs of Park Place and Glen Abbey presented a well-thought- out, pertinent and effective argument as to why lettertotheeditor Mr. Horne’s proposal did not and cannot meet the standards of the Transitions policy. You may view the Planning Commission meetings on the Town’s KCS ‘foolish spending’ is label for FHS softball upgrade Youtube channel. With regard to the portion of the Ford property Several weeks ago the farragutpress published a fields, band rooms, memorials and monuments. where Mr. Horne proposed multi-family develop- story that the parents of two Farragut High School Any money that was paid for these things DID NOT ment, the Transitions policy requires that the softball players had filed suit against Knox County come from the KCS budget, but from funds raised by periphery of the property match the density of Schools because the Farragut softball field was not the participants and their parents. the existing adjacent development and gradually as nice as the Farragut baseball field. They were So what’s next — are all KCS athletic facilities to be increase density as the development moves away awarded a judgement for $1,385,000 (+/-) and KCS improved to equal the Farragut or Bearden baseball from the common boundary. had awarded a contract to Rouse Construction for facilities? Should every playing field be as nice as Given the narrowness of the Ford property work to improve the facility. I later learned that KCS the turf fields the Haslam family so generously sup- between these existing residential neighborhoods, “settled” the action. plied to every KCS high school? it is not possible to gradually increase density from First of all, every taxpayer in Knox County needs A few schools may have to start from scratch, since slightly less than 3 units/acre (the approximate to know how foolishly KSC is willing to spend $1.3 they don’t have on-campus fields. density of both Park Place and Glen Abbey) to 12 million of their money on a softball facility. The rea- I’ve always heard you can find an attorney to sue units/acre and back to slightly less than 3 units/ son the FHS baseball facility is one of the nicest in anyone for anything. This proved that to be true. acre in this narrow space. the state is due to a lot of hard work by the baseball The person(s) at KCS that made the decision to allot According to the Transitions policy, which has parents to raise money through local businesses to this money should be held accountable and probably been a policy in Comprehensive Land Use Plan fund improvements each year. fired. since it was adopted in December 2012, high-density The same goes for all extracurricular activities The next time KCS finds an extra million lying multi-family was never going to be an appropriate at FHS, and I suppose every school in Knox County. around, it should be spent in the pursuit of reading, form of the development between Park Place and I know this to be the case, as I’ve been involved in writing and arithmetic. Glen Abbey, regardless of the recent amendments these projects since 1998: from the school monument to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. at Kingston Pike and Lendon Welch Way to the Karen W. David Smith Certainly, we owe Doug Horne and Mayor Ford Beam Memorial in front of the main building — ball- West Knoxville a debt of gratitude for their years of service to our Town. However, that debt should not be paid by impos- Lafferty both from the same county. ... There is nothing right ing incompatible development on the homeowners From page 1A about his conclusion. And to hear the round of ap- of Glen Abbey and Park Place. plause just spoke to the lack of knowledge of the peo- One final thought: this community should be ending slavery. ...” ple who are elected to write laws for our state. ...” concerned that the private citizen on social media Criticism Saying he spoke to Lafferty after the speech, McK- would be advocating for incompatible development Many African-American leaders and politicians enzie described it as “uncomfortable at first; but he between two existing neighborhoods, neither of have been front-and-center among those criticizing and I have a relationship and a dialogue. We had a which is he a resident; particularly in light of the Lafferty for a lack of sensitivity in the speech. very collegial conversation” despite their differences. fact that he fought a similar battle against the Smith State Rep. Torrey C. Harris (D-District 90, West Attempts to contact Knoxville Chapter of the Road apartments in 2015 in order to prevent such a Tennessee) stated Lafferty’s comments “implied the NAACP and a Constitutional expert at the University development from being built adjacent to a neigh- Three-Fifths Compromise was a good thing and some- of Tennessee for comment were unsuccessful. borhood in which he was a resident. thing we should celebrate. ... As a black man, resident House Bill 0580 of Tennessee and lawmaker, I am disgusted we have a His Three-Fifths Compromise speech came during Vice Mayor Louise Povlin state governed by some lawmakers who would uphold debate on House Bill 0580, which sponsor John Ragan Town of Farragut a claim that my ancestors aren’t fully human. ...” (R-District 33, Oak Ridge) said was “to add clarity to State Rep. 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Photo submitted As Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce reﬂects on its 34th anniversary, its staff looks back at news clippings, such as this one from Oct. 8, 1997, a ribbon cutting for the Chamber’s “new location” in Farragut Crossroads Professionial Building, 11826 Kingston Pike, its current location. Among those on hand for the ceremony were: from left, Dan Olsen, then Town of Farragut administrator; Linda Ford, representing then Mayor Eddy Ford; Michael Bates, facility builder and tenant; Kasi Southard, then Chamber president; and Marilyn Cobble, then Chamber past president.

TAMMY CHEEK as an industry — especially if just making inroads into in- ■ [email protected] you talk to the Tennessee State dustries where they never had Chamber, which is connected before,” Blaylock said. As Farragut West Knox to the hundred-plus Chambers “We’re seeing women in County Chamber president/ in the state — definitely has leadership across the country CEO Julie Blaylock reflected trended more toward female now at all different levels,” she Tammy Cheek on this year’s 34th anniver- in terms of its leadership over added. Amy Shewmake, center with scissors (teal dress), owner of Sim- sary — and the Chamber’s the years.” Blaylock also reported an ply Magical Vacations by Amy, is alongside her husband, Tripp upcoming 35th — she remem- Going back a few decades, increase in membership and Shewmake, with Farragut West Chamber of Commerce members bered the challenges it faced “it was a very male-dominated Chamber activities, going from and other supporters at a FWKCC-sponsored ribbon cutting, and inroads its female staff industry, which was to be ex- seven networkings a year in which commemorated the re-opening of this home-based busi- have made. pected,” Blaylock said. “Going 2001 to 40 or 45 a year at pres- ness at the Chamber office Tuesday, May 4. “We’re really excited,” Blay- through our news clippings ent, as well as improvements lock said. and archives … it wasn’t un- in technology and services, The Chamber was officially til the 1990s that we had our such as continuing education Simply Magical Vacations started May 1, 1987, seven first female board chair (Patty scholarships. years after the incorporation Beaty with Waste Connections Despite the pandemic — and of the Town of Farragut. Blay- from 1994 to 1995), and that was while some businesses have re-opens travel business lock has been serving FWKCC a big deal for us. come and gone — she said TAMMY CHEEK cel reservations due to COVID- since November 2011, first as “Once upon a time, this role FWKCC continues to have sup- ■ [email protected] 19, “the travel world closed” executive assistant before tak- that I’m in now was called the portive members. last year, she said. ing the reins in as president/ Secretary to the Board,” she Although she acknowledged Farragut West Knox Cham- Now, however, Shewmake, is CEO in February 2017, when added. “The chair was called 34 is not a milestone year, “I’m ber of Commerce recently “re-opening” to promote “that then president/CEO Bet- the president.” sure we’ll do something really helped Amy Shewmake of travel is opening back up,” tye Sisco, who started at the The “secretary” was not giv- big for 35 next year,” Blaylock Hardin Valley re-open her having personal relationships Chamber in 2001, retired. en any leadership title,” Blay- added. “Every year that an home-based Simply Magical with the Disney company, Uni- Blaylock noted she is the lock said. organization or business sur- Vacations by Amy travel agen- versal, Sandals, Beaches and Chamber’s fifth president/ She also noted FWKCC’s of- vives and thrives, especially cy with a Chamber-sponsored Royal Caribbean cruise lines. CEO — also the fifth female fice “has tended to be female amid the climate and circum- ribbon cutting at the FWKCC “We’re seeing things look- to hold that staff leader posi- staffed for at least 20 years stances we’ve all dealt with office Tuesday, May 4. ing up,” Shewmake added, re- tion, which, she added, “is now.” this past year, that’s something Shewmake first opened her ferring to travel restrictions also kind of impressive. At the The changes in female roles to celebrate.” business in 2014. However, lifting and cruises restarting beginning (of the organiza- at the Chamber mirrored “a Annual auction returning while she technically remained tion), they were called execu- lot of the same advances wom- The Chamber is looking for- in business to help clients can- See SIMPLY MAGICAL on Page 6A tive directors. en have gotten to make across “Chambers of Commerce, a lot of different industries … See CHAMBER’s 34th on Page 6A

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Admirals fought to keep Winning its first two District 4-AAA WKHLUVHDVRQDÀRDW Tournament games by a combined 31-0, the last being a 9-0 victory against No. ALAN SLOAN 4 seed Heritage Thursday, May 6, the ■ [email protected] top-seeded Lady Ads — still unbeaten as press deadline against 4-AAA oppo- Tyler Roach and his Hardin Valley nents this season at 16-0 (28-2 overall) Academy Hawks found another way — look to add a district tourney title to to defeat Farragut baseball, which its league crown by week’s end. came in a huge postseason game on “We’re doing pretty good,” said FHS the road Monday evening, May 10. head coach Nick Green, 4-AAA Coach Pulling off the so-called miracle of the Year. “We’re hitting the ball, comeback at HVA earlier this season pitching great, playing good defense.” — overcoming a 12-5 seventh-inning Next up: a winner’s bracket game ver- deficit to score eight runs and actu- sus No. 3-seed William Blount Tuesday, ally claim a 13-12 walk-off win — the May 11, at Bearden (after deadline). Hawks struck fast this time. Against the Lady Mountaineers, ju- “That’s the first time we’ve done nior lefty and staff ace Avery Flatford, that (versus FHS) since I’ve been 4-AAA Pitcher of the Year, went the dis- here, two years,” HVA head coach tance, allowing just two hits and three Tyler Roach said of his team scoring walks with 12 strikeouts — setting three first-inning runs while taking down 12 of the final 13 HHS batters. advantage of Ads errors, four over- A nice diving grab by catcher Autumn all, and walks with clutch hitting and Caywood was a defensive highlight. stellar pitching from junior starter Offensively, Avery “Ace” Strickland Connor O’Donnell (4 2/3 innings) and led with three hits, including a double. sophomore Adam Baker (2 1/3). Ava Guzowski added two hits, including Alan Sloan The result was a 7-2 victory in this a double, while Lauren Brakovec blast- District 4-AAA tourney winner’s Junior Avery Flatford, Farragut staff ace and District 4-AAA Pitcher of the Year, ed a two-run homer. Single hits came bracket game at John Heatherly from Young, Hannah Pfeifer (RBI), Cay- fires plateward against Heritage Thursday, May 6, as Cameron Young, District Field/The Ballpark at Farragut. wood, Sarah Livingston (RBI), Emily 4-AAA MVP, prepares defensively at third base. The Lady Ads blanked HHS 9-0 in O’Donnell allowed one earned run, Musco and Jordan Kanipe (RBI). second-round District 4-AAA tourney play at FHS’s Bellamy Field. five hits, two walks and one hit batter with four strikeouts. Baker allowed no earned runs, one hit, no walks with three strikeouts. Top-seeded The junior pitcher “was awesome today, he threw strikes. He velocity was 86, 87 (mph),” Roach said, as the FHS boys soccer No. 2-seeded Hawks (27-6) are guaranteed a Region 2-AAA berth. Baker “wanted this game, threw eyed tourney title great,” the HVA coach added. “I was Capping off the 2021 boys soccer regular season with a 4-1 extremely proud of him.” Meanwhile, the top-seeded Ads win versus East Hamilton in Farragut Soccer Stadium Thurs- fell to 31-5 and were playing to keep day evening, May 6, the Admirals and first-year head coach their season alive Tuesday evening, Bradley Culbreth also capped the regular season with a Dis- May 11 (after press deadline) against trict 4-AAA league crown and top seed for this week’s 4-AAA the loser’s bracket winner. A champ tourney. Farragut was a heavy favorite to reach, and host, was crowned, weather permitting, the tourney title game starting at 7 p.m., Friday, May 14, Wednesday, May 12. having played a must-win district tourney semifinal Wednes- “They played well and we didn’t play very well,” FHS head coach Matt day, May 12 (after press deadline). (Left) Junior Joshua Ho- Buckner said. las out-battles an EHHS player for possession, as Farragut A error, two walks and a Ty Denton offensive stars Timi Omitaomu (three goals) and Jake Lowe single came before an RBI walk from (one goal) provided all necessary scoring in this match-up. Austin Bolding and an RBI single Photo courtesy of Carlos Reveiz/crfoto.com from Austin King. A Brycen Denton RBI groundout made it 3-0 quickly. A Brycen Denton single, plus an error to keep the HVA fourth alive, end- ed with a two-RBI single from Carson Tuning up for big things? Senior Night Hoffmeister making it 5-1. Another infield error resulted in another unearned run in the fifth, SoccerDawgs roll past Oak Ridge 2-0 as Logan Ozias’ doubled off the left- center field wall. It was now 6-1. KEN LAY Bearden has never lost a regular-season Yet another Ads error turned into ■ Correspondent or tournament match while a member of a run in the seventh. Jaylen Jones’ that league. double upped the lead to 7-2. KNOXVILLE — The Bearden High School boys soccer In their final regular-season match, the Farragut’s first run came after team concluded its 2021 regular season on a victorious note SoccerDawgs (13-3-1) outshot the Wildcats Radcliffe Tanner Kim’s RBI single in the third, at home during Senior Night late last week. 21-5. Bearden had 14 shots land on target scoring right fielder Bryce Burkety The Bulldogs honored their seniors before outlasting Oak while Oak Ridge (7-5-2) managed to muster just three of its — 4-AAA MVP — who singled. Ridge 2-0 Thursday, May 6, at Turner-Allender Field. scoring opportunities on goal. Sloppy Hawks defense, along with They have now turned their attention to the postseason, as “Our finishing was the best tonight,” BHS head coach two walks, allowed an Ads run in the top-seeded team in this week’s District 2-AAA Tourna- the fifth. Brennon Seigler and Angus ment, which will serve as their swan song from the district. See SOCCERDAWGS on Page 8A Pence led FHS with two hits each.

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Four sports, four FHS signees Alan Sloan Key officials and volunteers of 19th Annual Bearden High School Foundation Golf Classic — a four-person scramble, 18-hole BHSF fundraiser held annually at Willow Creek Golf Club — were on hand to run this year’s “Bulldog Classic” Friday, May 7. From left are Tamny LaFaver-Ellison (BHS Class of 78) volunteer; Tracey Snyder-Podsobinski (BHS Class of 78) volunteer; Margaret Heins, founder of BHSF and golf committee member; Sue Anne Heins-Perry, volunteer; Buddy Heins (BHS Class of 1978), former Foundation president, golf committee member; Debbie Sayers, BHS principal; event host Bert Bertelkamp, former Bulldogs basketball star (Class of 1976), University of Tennessee hoops standout and long-time Vol Network color commentator for Men’s Basketball; Janene Nordin, Bulldog Classic chair and Foundation Board member; Scott Elder (BHS Class of 1988), Foundation member, golf committee member; and Jenny Fogarty, Foundation member, golf committee member. “Preliminary numbers show we raised close to $40,000,” Nordin said. Moore ‘very proud’ of Webb softball after locking up a winning ’21 season STAFF REPORTS RBI each in the one-sided victory. ■ [email protected] Despite a season-ending 15-1 loss to Lakeway Christian Academy in the playoffs, “ I am very Webb School of Knoxville softball guaran- proud of the improvements we made as a team teed a winning 2021 season (a final 11-9 record) this season,” Lady Spartans head coach Da- by beating Grace Christian Chattanooga 16-5 vid Moore said. “Having a winning record and Photo courtesy of Jack Tate/FHS sports information Wednesday, May 4, in a region battle. making the region were big steps and two of Four Farragut High School student-athletes signed with colleg- Grace Jeneva Mitchell was four-of-four at the our goals. Thank you to all my players for their es/universities during a ceremony in Vickie B. Wells Auditorium plate, including a double, while knocking home hard work. “Good luck to Jamie Sharp, our only senior,” Wednesday, April 14. From left are Shayne King, soccer, Motlow two runs and stealing two bases. Taryn Breeden scored three times and had for two hits, includ- he added. “We look forward to having everyone State Community College; Mara Spadafora, track & field, Wof- ing a triple. else back. ford College (South Carolina); Frankie Musco, baseball, Roane Megan Gilbert connected for a single and dou- “Also thanks to coaches (Susie) Skinner, State Community College; and Ira Au, volleyball, Tusculum Uni- ble, producing two RBI, and scored two runs. (Margaret) Baudendistel and (Hannah) Ste- versity (Greeneville). Hannah Bruce and Madelyn Ladd had three phenson for all their help and hard work.”

SoccerDawgs the tempo of the game through- fired a left-footed shot past From page 7A out, applied pressure to the Brown in the 66th minute. Wildcats’ back line and fired a Bearden netminder Jona- Ryan Radcliffe said. “It seems shot on goal. On an attempt to than Diaz made three saves. like we’ve struggled with that make a save, ORHS goalkeeper “Oak Ridge is a tough team. all year.” Bryson Brown deflected the They’re probably the tough- The SoccerDawgs received a ball into the back of his own est team that we’ve faced all May 28, 2021 huge break early, as Oak Ridge net. year,” Radcliffe said. “They surrendered an own-goal in The SoccerDawgs would were very physical. They were the 28th minute. extend their edge to 2-0 when able to match our physicality. Bearden, which controlled freshman forward Dillion Sims “This was a good test for us heading to the postseason.”

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Covenant PCA, First Baptist Concord, Shore- “We know that it is very spiritual in nature, line Baptist and Faith Promise — are key play- but we also understand through the scientific ers in its initiative, providing both financial and medical communities and research that and volunteer support to the clinic. there are biological components as well as “(The public officials) expressed to us the spiritual,” Keel added. need for help regarding the opioid and drug “I am very grateful for churches to be in- crisis in our community,” recalled the Rev. volved. There needs to be a level of accountabil- Photo submitted Seth Hammond, senior pastor of Christ Cov- ity since it is Christ-centered.” During a Saturday, April 24, ribbon cutting for Renew Clinic, enant and chairman of the Network. “They “I believe (the center) is a huge win that our 1601 Western Ave., Sarah Keel, the clinic’s executive director, said they had kind of hit a wall regarding how community has needed for a long time, and the mingled with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, center, and the to address this complex issue and (said), ‘we fact that you have churches of different denom- are calling on you, faith-based leaders, to help inations that are willing to unite together and Rev. Seth Hammond, senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church in us.’” Farragut and chairman of Knox County Church Network, which Since that meeting, Hammond said the pas- See CENTER on Page 11A founded the clinic that officially opened Monday, May 3. Feeding the Blue ‘Sedes Sapientiae’ from KCHS: female, Despard; male, Carroll TAMMY CHEEK ceive this award,” she added. ■ [email protected] “My reflections on my four years in high school are that the Lord has blessed Knoxville Catholic High School has me with an amazing school community, chosen its Sedes Sapientiae award fe- friends, teachers, siblings and parents male and male recipients for 2021 — Dy- that want the best for me and those lan Carroll and Grace Despard. around me and to achieve my full poten- “Our school doesn’t name valedictori- tial in life.” ans, just the (Sedes Sapientiae) “Seat of Despard was a member of the KCHS Wisdom,” Carroll said. Lady Fighting Irish basketball team for Pam Rhoades, KCHS director of mar- two years, a mem- keting and communications, explained ber of the Irish Me- that “rather than a valedictorian and a dia Network for four salutatorian, Knoxville Catholic bestows years, student leader the Sedes Sapientiae award ... voted on of Irish Disciples Michelle Hollenhead by the faculty and administration; pre- Club and volunteer at On behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Patricia Chambers, sented to two seniors who best epitomize Ladies of Charity. second from left, and her husband, Gary Chambers, second from right, re- loyalty, service, scholarship and authen- She has won the Ca- tic Christian leadership.” reacter Star-Athlete cently brought Domino’s Pizza to Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrolmen Despard Award, President’s Shawn Short, left, and Talyr Bercaw, right, at the KCSO West precinct along “I am humbled and honored to know List and Honor Roll, Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek. Both Short and Bercaw work as resource Religion II and III that I have made an impact on my school Despard officers in Farragut schools. Also pictured is KCSO Capt. Brad Hall, center, community,” said Despard, daughter of Awards and Mother who said they “were honored they would think of us.” Gary Chambers, who Bobbi and John Despard and sister of Theresa Outstanding Witness Award. also is a veteran and former chaplain for Knoxville Police Department, said, Tyler Despard. Despard was awarded the Chancellor “We support our police as much as we can.” “The people whom I have so much gratitude and respect for chose me to re- See SEDES SAPIENTIAE on Page 11A Motley’s fight motivated by Evan’s example: Richey Scholars Part 2 TAMMY CHEEK his life to osteosarcoma on the Mason applying for this schol- Mason Motley said. “They un- Evan’s example ■ [email protected] day he received his high school arship was for the Richey fam- derstood what I went through “My mom told me about diploma in 2019. ily to know first hand.” Evan when we were both in the Two Farragut High School Two additional scholar- how much “Mason wrote about his hospital,” Motley said. students were among three ships were awarded this year, of an im- (own) battle with osteosarco- “He inspired me because I seniors from area Knox Coun- in part due to proceeds raised pact their ma and was at East Tennessee heard about his struggles and ty Schools recently chosen as from mask sales made by Tina son had on Children’s Hospital at the same all of the rounds of chemo that recipients of the Evan Richey Richey. our fam- time as Evan,” Richey said. he had to do,” he added. “I felt Memorial Scholarship. Motley ily,” Kristin “Mason described how Evan like if he could endure setback Tina Richey, mother of the “I felt honored to have been Motley add- motivated him to stay positive after setback then I could get namesake, the late Hardin chosen to receive the scholar- ed. “They and appreciate the little victo- through my bad days as well. Valley Academy graduate ship,” said Motley, son of Tim have turned ries.” “The fact that he went to a Evan Richey, said this year and Kristin Motley and broth- their loss Motley said he is in remis- high school right near me, was four $2,000 scholarships were er of Carson and Cali Motley. into some- sion, has been cancer free for around my age and had the awarded, three of which went “It means a lot that I was rec- thing really Motley two years and is “doing great.” same cancer just made it more to Mason Motley and Chris- ognized as someone deserving special.” “I was diagnosed with os- personal. I felt like I knew him tine Sprague of Farragut High of this scholarship. “I think I received this schol- teosarcoma in May 2018, the even though we never met.” School and Linnea Johnsen of “I was so happy for Mason arship because I feel like my summer going into my sopho- Motley will attend the Uni- HVA. when we found out that he had essay related to the Richey more year of high school,” he versity of Tennessee and ma- This week focuses is on Mot- won the scholarship, but it was family in a meaningful way,” added. jor in sports management. ley; Johnsen was profiled in also a little bittersweet,” his the May 6 issue. mother said. “In Mason’s es- Background say, he talked about how much Tina and Mark Richey es- Evan inspired him while they tablished the scholarship in were both fighting cancer. memory of their son, who lost What I wanted most out of Canterfi eld of Oak Ridge

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Dr. John Mark just have a heart for the strug- religion,” Despard said. “The ing up sitioning and recruiting stu- Harrison, senior pastor of gle of addiction, and they want love and support in my faith (around) the dents to Catholic, captain of FBC, and the Rev. Dr. Chris to help,” he added. “We have 20 that I have received over my Air Force, Carroll Scholar’s Bowl Team, was on Stephens were unavailable for people who have been involved fours years at Catholic and the I moved the varsity basketball team for comment. in the volunteer capacity so far teachers have inspired me to around everywhere and never three years and on varsity golf Hammond said the Net- … that’s only going to grow.” pass on that same love and in- really felt settled, but those for one year. work’s church members have For more information on the spiration to future students.” experiences allowed me to be- After graduation, he said, “I raised more than $225,000 as Network, visit knoxcounty- Carroll come the outgoing person I am would love some day to incor- of the second week in May. churchnetwork.org or e-mail “It is an honor to be chosen today,” he added. porate a love of science into a At Christ Covenant, he said knoxcountychurchnetwork@ to represent my school, a place While at Catholic, Carroll career working with people. his whole church congrega- gmail.com. 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A bright, sunny day welcomed about a dozen families who enjoyed Town of Farragut’s May Day Picnic at Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza, at the corner of Kingston Pike and North Campbell Station Road, Saturday, May 1. Featuring fathers and daughters, this event also found mothers and sons enjoying cornhole and other games, hot dogs provided by the Town, music and a chance to spread out on the Plaza lawn. The Town also provided picnic blankets and goody bags for the children. This event took the place of Shamrock Ball, which was canceled in March due to COVID-19 concerns. 1 2

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NHC Farragut and Cavette Hill would like to Congratulate the Class of 2021 We wish you the best of luck and know William Evans Rachel Farhat Shelby Faulkner Kiara Felton you all have bright futures.

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Elizabeth McCready William McHenry Sam McLean Marisa McMichael Sydney Mesmer Hazel Mitrik Sarah Morton Holly Nguyen Sonja Nguyen Kennedy Anne Noe 16B • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 GRADUATION KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Matthew Noe Andy Nored Ella O'Tool Katie Orillion Perla Ortega Emma Peck Elisabeth Perry Patrick Pettinger

Kaylie Pomerantz Elizabeth Priano Ethan Price Ryan Pugh Jack Quinones Taylor Ray Amelia Rechter Nick Renfree Jessie Reno John Riedl

Matthew Robinson Desiree Ruiz Emma Schaad Ryan Seaver Jennifer Segueda-Albertsen Matthew Sellers Maya Sexton Katie Shipe Sherylynn Sittniewski Parker Slough

Riley Smith Rebekah Snyder Carlene Soderberg Sam Sompayrac Caroline Southall Ellie Spence Devon Srdoc Nick St.Germain Laila Stempkowski Lauren Stouffer

Jack Swartwood Gabriela Sweet Sarah Tackett Meredith Thomas

Madeline Thompson Scott Timm Isaak Turner Maximus Vanderhoofven

Leo Vargas Thomas Velasquez Mary Linh Vu Cash Wagers

Georgia Wallace Jingxing Wang Noah Ward Sarah Watermeier

Savannah Watson Josalyn Whitehouse Joshua Whittington Bella Wolfe

“There are far, far r better things ahead than any we leave behind.”

r ~ C.S. Lewis Emery Wright Christina Yousif CHRISTIANKNOXVILLE SCHOOL Photos Courtesy of Knoxville Christian School

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Nathan Harvey Breanna Herrington Becon Hu Gabby Kooima r “If you think you are too small to be Not Pictured: effective, you have never been in the Selina Harb dark with a mosquito.” r ~ Betty Reese Tanner Milam Christina Rogers Henry Sowards Ryan Tran Brooke Williams LENOIR CITY HIGH SCHOOL Photos Courtesy of Bob McEachern Photographers Kaeden Abdelnour Keily Aguilar Chloe Alexander Gaudinceo Alonzo-revilla William Amburn Christina Angelos

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Yosvin Cano-herrera Hunter Canova Mckay Carino Colby Carlin Ashley Carranza Antonella Cerdan Paredes Addie Chambers Jordan Chambers Jonathan Cirstea Abigail Clagg

Bryann Cline Cody Cline Jessica Coker Julia Collins Wyatt Collins Sydney Cook Linda Coons Scory Correa Gabriella Cortez Matthew Courtney

Malachi Covington Gabriel Cox Sydnie Cziep Shelby Dalton Sammie Decker Cole Delorme Madison Denton Keri Dripps Kaleb Duggan Jackson Dyer

Joy Echols Olivia Elliott Jeremiah Ellis Mya Escandon BBrewster’srewster’s Daniela Espinoza-gonzalez Paul Eubanks Brannon Faddis Taylor Fann CCongratulatesong ratulates aandnd WishesWishes Alexandria Farmer Juan Fernandez-galvan David Ferrell Cristian Figueroa Zavala FFutureuture

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Matthew Hutchins Silas Jarrett Madison Jenkins Hannah Jenkins-bandy Katrien Jones Kaybri Jones Emily Kelly Michael Kelly Zane Kneiser Zoya Kopesky Ayling

Erich Krepps William Landers Caleb Lantz Stephanie Lara Brooke Lawson Cheyenne Lawson Poche Zachary Lee Richard Lewis Cooper Liles Autumn Lilly

“Follow your passion. Stay true to yourself. Never follow someone else’s path, unless you’re r in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path. By all means, you should follow that.”

r ~Ellen DeGeneres 18B • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 GRADUATION LENOIR CITY HIGH SCHOOL Elyse Littleton Emily Lowe Carson Luctman Amber Lynn Mary Marlino Tristan Martin Dylan Massey Xander McCargar

Elijah Mckee Emily Meade Alejandra Medina Jasmine Medina Karina Medina Hannah Melton Alice Michel Mason Miner Hank Moneymaker Daniel Moore

Andres Mora Tinoco Deisy Morales Chance Morris Aydan Morrison Julianne Moss Jonathan Mund Karen Munoz Jacob Munsey Jimmy Nguyen Mckayla Noble

Zane Odomirok Christofer Oneil Christiopher Orrin Mason Pafunda Jose Paris Jennifer Parra-mora Makayla Parton Saral Patel Cameron Patrick Mia Patten

Autumn Pippin Ryan Potter Izick Pratt Braden Profﬁtt

Adam Rader Adriana Ramirez Savannah Raper Claudia Ray

Austin Rector Cameron Rhea Julia Rice Sydnee Richardson

Alexander Rivera Kayley Roberson Abigail Roberts Brandon Roberts

Ashlyn Rogers Luis Romano David Ross Averie Russell

Brandon Sales Evelyn Samano Kyle Sanders Hailey Scarbrough

Katelyn Scheffer Sophie Scott Jonathan Shamblin Noah Shell

Michael Shelton Evelyn Shope Andrew Shubert Ethan Sims

Tommy Slaton Eli Sledge Isabella Smiddy Ashley Smith

Brittany Smith Emilee Smith Marshall Smith Camden Sparks Chloe Stevens Emilie Stiltner Addison Stooksbury Jasmine Tallent Tiana Tatham Roi Tester

Ethan Thompson John Thompson Hailey Thornburg Steven Tilley Garrett Tollett Anthony Treadway Gracie Trego Samuel Turner Steven Turpin Kayla Ann Tuttle

Yugo Vance Elijah Varner Alma Vasquez Brandon Vazquez Pantoja Jaime Velasquez Cifuentes Chase Villanueva-morris Ethan Vincil Matthew Walker Micah Walker Ethan Wallace

“There is a good reason they call these ceremonies ‘commencement r exercises’. Graduation is not the end, it’s the beginning.” ~Orrin Hatch r GRADUATION FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 • 19B LENOIR CITY HIGH SCHOOL Michael Wampler Noah Ward Haley Webster Jackson Westenhaver Angelina Weston Carrie White James Wiggins Melissa Willis

Carson Wilson Ella Wilson Seana Wilson Cameron Woods Garrett Woods Matthew Wright Ollivia Wright Ervin Saucedo Yaguas Tucker Yancey Lydia Yarborough r “Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the ﬁnal forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” ~ Anne Frank r Kinsley Yates Anaya Barbara Zavala Cisneros Alejandro Zavala Natalie Ziolkowski PAIDEIA ACADEMY Photos Courtesy of Paideia Academy Joshua Bean Lydia Capps James Gray Elizabeth Lumsdaine Lilly Moon Chloe Swick WEBB SCHOOL OF KNOXVILLE Photos Courtesy of Webb School of Knoxville Ryan Abercrombie Sophie Ades Sydney Aikens Hasan Alizoti Morgan Allen Jackson Baker

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Becca May Eli Mayes Harrison McCollum Lillian McLemore

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Marcus Orton Henry Partridge Celeste Paultre Sophie Pollock

Caroline Powell Tyler Reed Joseph Reeves Austin Rhea

Tifannie Rosen Lili Roth Scout Ryan Kimia Sajjad Andrew Saliba Kristen Sampson Jordan Sandberg David Sanger Mack Schaad Michael Seifried

Jamie Sharp Avery Shellist Ben Smith Sebastian Soto Harrison Stephens Sarah Strider Frank Sturm Grace Sullivan Lily Grace Thome Matthew Tieng Congratulations

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“Don’t be afraid of fear. Because it sharpens you, it challenges you, it makes you stronger; and when r you run away from fear, you also run away from the opportunity to be your best possible self.”

r ~ Ed Helms CHAMBER“MISSION: TO STRENGTHEN, PROMOTE, AND CREATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND EDUCATION LIFE THAT ENCOURAGE MEMBER SUCCESS.” VOL. 35, NO. 5 A PUBLICATION OF THE FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAY 2021

New Directors and Vice-Chair

Aaron Spencer Benjamin Ridder start serving

The Chamber is pleased to officially group). The committee was tasked with welcome three new faces to its Board of creating the recommended slate, which Directors, as well as a newly appointed ultimately gained board and member- Vice-Chair to the Executive Board. The ship approval. nominating committee worked hard The new board roles include: Aaron throughout the ﬁrst quarter of 2021 vet- Spencer-Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & ting applicants through a multi-step Carpenter, PLLC (director, 3-year term); process. Per the Chamber’s by-laws, the Benjamin Ridder-Tennova Healthcare: committee was composed of three exist- Turkey Creek Medical Center (director, ing board members--Christine Dean-AA 2-year term); Ken Finster-Cyan Insur- Air Co., Beth Ann Cater-MBI Companies, ance Solutions (director, 3-year term); Dick Qulia-Richard F. Qulia Polygraph and Christine Dean-AA-Air Co. (Vice Co.—and two non-board representatives Chair, 2021-22). from member businesses—Cara Knapp- Aaron Spencer is an attorney whose oysk3 architects (and former 2020 Ambas- primary areas of practice include com- sador Chair) and Adrian Hall-Movement mercial litigation and representation of Mortgage (also a founding member of Ken Finster Christine Dean the West Under 40 young professionals See BOARD on Page 2

Chamber Tech Scholarship Helps Members; Has Wondering Who’s More to Give! Starting in late April, the ness members up to $250 for Hiring??? Chamber began accepting costs associated with hiring or and approving scholarship re- updating their Google 360 pho- Check out imbursements up to $250 for tography. The key difference members, and want to make between this new Technology our new sure members know that funds Scholarship Program and the are still available for them! Chamber’s longstanding Con- The ﬁrst recipients have in- tinuing Education Scholarship JOBS cluded Emerald Youth Founda- beneﬁt is that it is open to ANY tion, Senior Financial Group, chamber member, even those Thomas Tuning and Service with less than one year of section on and others! Thus far, all appli- membership. page 3 to see cants have provided complete Businesses who chose the materials and been approved Google 360 path were sur- Member for the full amount, totaling prised to learn how inac- nine businesses. curately Google had labeled Businesses Recognizing that visibility photos of their business, some- and hiring are each a struggle times indicating that a side- hiring right now! for businesses this year, the alley or parallel road showed Chamber created a unique opportunity to reimburse busi- See SCHOLARSHIP on Page 3 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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ANCHOR PROPELLER 2 • CHAMBER LIFE, May 2021 Member Briefs Networkings

Looking for more details on a specific event, special or job? Go to Huntington Learning Center - April 8, 2021 www.farragutchamber.com to see these and other member items! Left: Math Instructor Garrett, Bin There Dump That, a resi- along with owners Krista and dential dumpster rental franchise Matthew McGrath gather outside company with locations in the for a team photo just before the U.S. and Canada, is a network of start of their morning network- small businesses on the rise, ac- ing. Huntington Learning Centers cording to CEO Mike Kernaghan. celebrates 40 years of excel- “Already in 2021, we reached and lence in educations since 1977! passed the 200-franchisee milestone. Overall, the number of ac- Right: Cody Barnes- First Citizens Bank Turkey Creek, tive Bin There Dump That fran- Brandon Gilstrap- Epic Nine, and chises is up by 53.7% over the past Carly Ferrell- Pioneer Heating & three years,” says Kernaghan. Air are all smiles for the camera Local entrepreneur Bradley as they catch up in one of the Spencer of Bin There Dump That classrooms of Knoxville is proud to be part of that success story. “We offer home and business owners in the Knoxville area a unique dumpster rental experience with an attention to detail which is not common in the dumpster rental industry. We know that our cus- oysk3 architects - April 15, 2021 tomer-focused approach works, Left: Partners Seth Schweitzer, because our business and our Jim Odle, Cara Knapp, and Steve franchise network continue to Young await guests to arrive at grow.” For more information call their evening event. This team of (865) 689-1010. design professionals reflect their commitment to the highest qual- Serving Eastern Tennessee ity in design and attention to cli- since 1970, Appalachia Business ents. Each of them contributes a Communications can handle all vital knowledge of architecture, your Office Automation needs. construction, and interior design They are totally focused on their to deliver the product. customers to ensure their needs are always met. Find out what Right: FWKCC Board Member others have known for over 40 Christine Dean- AA Air Co., years, at Appalachia Business George Bove- LCUB Board Communications customers are Member, and Mikel Davis- Fox the #1 priority. Looking for a new 43Lockwood Media pause machine? Browse their product for a photo before they catalog to see the latest in copier, enter the event. printers, postage meters and office production automation. Visit https://www.abccopiers.com/ or Knoxville Room Service - April 22, 2021 call (865) 531-9000 for more information.

Years Younger MD is a pre- Left: Jennifer Langhammer and mier medical and aesthetic clinic proprietor Haley Krotz pose near with an experienced team led the entrance of the specialty by Dr. Kevin Stasney- an anti- shop. A boutique liquor store aging specialist- utilizing several that delivers beer, wine, spirits, treatments minimally invasive and amenities, specializing in procedures to help you look and catering and mobile bartending. feel your absolute best. From bio-available hormone replace- Right: Cassidy Peterson- Rodan ment therapy to advanced laser + Fields and Board Member Cory Beilharz- Christian Brothers procedures, and from cosmetic Automotive enjoy conversation injections to the latest in body and the shop’s ambience. sculpting technology, they have everything needed to assist you on a journey to a better you. They offer memberships and packages to optimize individual goals while keeping your ﬁnancial interests in mind. Visit https://www. AT&T Turkey Creek - April 29, 2021 yymd.org/ or call (865) 531-6454.

First Horizon Bank was named “Best Bank” of 2020 by Left: Jessi Sturdivant, Robbie Readers Polls in major markets McBee, Alan Hill, and Zachery across East Tennessee. Congrat- Hawk comprise the AT&T A-Team ulations First Horizon Bank! of professionals where their goal is to provide customers with ex- United Community Bank ceptional service and products! was named to Forbes magazine’s Right: Hotelier Tiarra Knipp, list of America’s Best 100 Banks Holiday Inn Knoxville West Cedar for the eighth consecutive year, Bluff and Nina Qiu- New York Life maintaining its top 25 rank- get acquainted during the morning. The bank was also named ing networking. to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers, where it ranked in the top 20. Congratu- lations United Community Bank!

Board ment of hospital construction projects founded. That was followed by a foray community builds a stronger commu- From page 1 along with the development of the Ten- into microchip manufacturing when he nity.” nova Health Park on Middlebrook Pike. started his second company. His MBA Christine Dean has served on the creditors and litigants in the United He joined Tennova Healthcare in 2016 degree has been valuable in developing, board as a director since 2018. Prior States Bankruptcy Courts. Prior to and has served in multiple leadership funding, and managing his companies. to that, she actively served as an Am- joining Woolf McClane, he worked for roles within the organization. His career moved to the financial world bassador, and participates in multiple a private practice in Tampa, Florida, Prior to Tennova Healthcare, Ridder in 2010 as an independent insurance other organizations and networking and another Knoxville firm where he worked for the University of Kentucky agent focusing on Medicare, Long Term groups. With a role in marketing and primarily represented Chapter 7 bank- Healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky. Care, and Life insurance planning. He business development for her employ- ruptcy trustees and creditors in the Prior to healthcare he worked for Fi- and wife April opened their Farragut er, AA-Air Company, and a long career United States Bankruptcy Courts. delity Investments providing wealth office in early 2019 and enjoy serving in both marketing and graphic design, A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, management solutions to clients. He clients from Knox and surrounding she engages regularly in developing re- Spencer graduated from The Univer- holds a bachelor’s degree in business counties, and from other states. lationships with local media and adversity of Tennessee in 2006 with a B.A. administration from the University Ken has served on numerous Boards, tising entities, as well as various other in political science. He earned his J.D. of Kentucky and a master’s degree in including chamber of commerce, com- businesses. from Stetson University College of Law Healthcare Administration from the munity endowment foundation, and Dean was named 2018 Strategic Part- in 2009 and attained membership in Phi University of Kentucky. Ridder and his classical music performance society. ner of the Year by the Women’s Coun- Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. wife Jordan live in the Bearden area He enjoys teaching and has taught a cil of Realtors, Knoxville chapter, and Ben Ridder currently serves as the of Knoxville and have a son, Harrison. wide range of topics, from antisubma- has been involved in multiple area Chief Operating Officer for Tennova Outside of work he enjoys outdoor ac- rine electronics to college financial fundraising efforts and projects. As Healthcare - Turkey Creek Medical tivities like hiking and boating, and is planning. He say, “I believe that busi- Vice-Chair, she will provide direct sup- Center. He is responsible for opera- an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan. nesses create immense benefits to a port to Chairman, Terry Rutherford- tional and strategic priorities of the Ken Finster landed in East Tennes- community, not only with the prod- Regions, and be part of the committee organization, and providing leadership see in 2018 and has thanked his lucky ucts and services they offer, but also which is the guiding force of the Board oversight to multiple support depart- stars ever since. He spent years as an through employment opportunities of Directors. ments of the hospital. Ridder is also engineer designing factory automa- and community support through chari- responsible for administrative manage- tion products for the first company he ties and non-profits. A strong business CHAMBER LIFE, May 2021 • 3 Ribbon Cuttings 3 to 99 Benefits - April 14, 2021 JJOBSOBS Who’s Hiring??? These Members Are!

• HVAC Installation Technicians

3 to 99 Beneﬁts opens their new ofﬁce located at 201 N. Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville with Chamber members Jeff Bagwell- AMR-Rural Metro Fire, Damaris McGinnis– M Force, Brian Little- 3 to 99, Kevin Kragenbrink (green mask)- 3 to 99, Jessica Almeida- 3 to 99, Ambassador Cara Knapp- oysk3 architects. 2nd row: Tyler Radford- United Community Bank, Brandon Gilstrap- Epic Nine, Max Wegzyn- • HVAC Installation Technicians FWKCC, Burt Burgett- Bank of England Mortgage, Ambassador Stephanie Erb- Emerald Youth Foundation, and Ambassador Marianne Morse- Mary Kay. Rhodes-Tec, LLC - April 20, 2021 • IT Intern • Americorps Summer 2021

• Cooking Instructor

• 401(K) Plan Manager • Financial Planner/Advisor Entrepreneur Dylan Rhodes (black shirt)- Rhodes- Tec, LLC is celebrated with Chamber members Tyler Radford- United Community Bank, Brandon Gilstrap- Epic Nine, Trevor Hobbs- Farragut Town Assistant Administrator, Ambassador Stephanie Erb- Emerald Youth Founda- tion, Ambassador Tom Sharp- viamedia, Ambassador Angela Bridges- Cumulus Media. Back row: Dale Tresize- TNBank, Cody Barnes- First Citizens Bank, Ambassador Marianne Morse- Mary Kay, and Ambassador Adam Freitag- Liberty Mutual.

• Electrical Safety Specialist Special Event • Communications Analyst • Operations Manager • Servers Spring New Member Orientation

• Marketing Coordinator

The chamber held two orientations this spring, one virtually on March 30 and another in-person on April 13 at Farragut Community Center. • Staff Accountant Members Euphoric Cheese Shop and Maple Street Biscuit Company of Hardin Valley provided lunch refreshments, and just under 50 attended the program that offered a chance to network and learn about all the chamber offers busi- • Designer (Remote F/T) ness members.

Top photo: Attendees wait for the orientation program to start at the Farragut Community Center’s As- sembly Hall.

Bottom Left: Steve Krempasky- Josh Ellis Agency Shop Farragut catches up with • Sales Representative/Team Member Jessica Mishu-Blue Ridge Yoga & Wellness.

Bottom Right: Chamber president, Julie Blaylock, presents a farragutpress advertising certiﬁcate prize to lucky winner Stacey McDonald- • Front of House Manager (F/T) Signature Storage at Choto. For details on these jobs, visit members.farragutchamber.com/jobs/

Scholarship bonuses or team-building retreats that and clean landscaping), consumer data Marketing. Multiple industries are re- From page 1 did not happen in 2020. is showing that high quality 360° pho- porting difficulty in attracting quality Existing AND new members can still tos of a business on Google Maps build candidates. Online platforms for job the location when it did not at all. They choose to apply for reimbursement trust and inspire consumer conﬁdence postings that promise better candi- were equally surprised that packages through one of two paths: letting people experience both outdoor dates can cost money a business would through member Photografee started Path (1) reimburses them for updated AND indoor views/spaces of a location rather spend on great new employees at only $350. Google 360 Photos. Unlike the photos before they arrive. On average, 41% of or other needs for their business. Recipients have told the chamber provided by the Google Maps vehicles, business searches on Google Maps re- Business members can access the through video interviews that they 360° photographs of a business improve sult in an on-site visit, but listings with application by emailing julie@farra- plan to reinvest the funds into things its visibility in several ways. Besides 360° photos are twice as likely to gener- gutchamber.com. Call 865-675-7057 with like purchasing more hiring advertis- being fully updated, and taken when ate user interest. questions. ing or other marketing, or spending the business owner chooses (with cur- Path (2) reimburses businesses for the money on employees in the form of rent signage, good weather/lighting their Hiring Advertisements/Job 4 • CHAMBER LIFE, May 2021

TSBDC Welcome New Members! The Knoxville Small Business Development The Chamber welcomes these businesses who joined us recently in the month of April! Center has a lot going on in May. Keep an eye Did you know businesses/organizations can submit an application & payment online? on the class schedule listed on our website: Visit www.farragutchamber.com and click “Join the Chamber!” www.tsbdc.org IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Aloft Knoxville West First Choice Lending Services, LLC The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) End Elizabeth Bowman Scott Hamstead on May 31. Contact Knoxville SBDC for infor- 364 Lovell Rd. 9821 Cogdill Rd., Suite #2 mation and assistance: https://www.tsbdc.org/ Knoxville, TN 37934 Knoxville, TN 37932 request-advising/#virtualadvising (865) 392-6800 (865) 392-4166 Website: http://www.marriott.com/tysal Website: http://www.fcls.com SBDC Announces Free, live workshops and webinars available from Amazon Small Busi- Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. Master Services ness Academy Mary Lynne Payne Deborah Mauldin The Amazon Small Business Academy helps 5801 Kingston Pike 6226 Clinton Hwy., Suite 1 you learn about emerging digital strategies and Knoxville, TN 919 Powell, TN 37912 brand building techniques through free, live (865) 544-6288 (865) 740-4098 events. Website: http://www.alztennessee.org Website: https://www.masterservicestn.com/

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Creative Cuts Barbershop locations/tenessee/knoxville-tn/ Register for the Small Business Academy’s John Shayeb upcoming webinar series today: 10427 Kingston Pike • May 24: Multi-Channel Fulfillment 1pm Knoxville, TN 37922 New ENTERPRISE Member EDT (865) 253-7137 Registration Link: https://register.gotowebi- Website: http://Creativecutsknox.com nar.com/register/5341910586132494604 • June 7: Top Tips for Launching your Ama- Dunkin’ Donuts zon Sales 10am PST Rachel West Registration Link: https://register.gotowebi- 712 N. Campbell Station Rd. nar.com/register/989395951046636812 Farragut, TN 37934 For more Amazon webinars: https://www. (865) 671-4110 amazon.com/b/?node=18014077011 https://www.dunkindonuts.com/ WELCOME & thank you for your NEWLY ADDED Anchor Enterprise Membership! The University of Tennessee Center for In- dustrial Services joins Knoxville SBDC How to be successful in today’s procurement marketplace is a hot topic! We have you covered with Government Contracting 101. We offer Welcome Back Renewing Members! Government Contracting Part 1 & Part 2 this The Farragut/West Knox Chamber welcomes back these businesses who have renewed their investment in the Chamber month! PTAC offers training to our center on as of this past April. We are privileged to count them as Farragut/West Knox Chamber of Commerce members! We urge a monthly basis, check our schedule for all up- members to patronize one another when the goods or services a member can provide are needed. It is also our hope that coming classes. area residents recognize the commitment a business makes to its community when it becomes part of its local chamber of May 13: 10am commerce and reward that commitment with their patronage. Registration link can be found on our main event page: https://clients.tsbdc.org/Events.as A special thank you goes to these renewing members who are continuing their support of our px?mode=4&area=Alamo+TN&zip=&miles=25 ¢er=47021&topicnum=0&days=360&sort= chamber and the businesses it serves through their above and beyond Enterprise Membership: M&layout=0 Thank you for your Thank you for your Dive deeper into your goals as a business Captain Enterprise Captain Enterprise owner! Membership! Membership! Our business specialists will discuss different forms of business organization, tax require- ments, business licenses and financing options. AA-Air Company Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union - Schedule an appointment with a business spe- Aloft Knoxville West Seven Oaks cialist after attending this required class. Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. Markets at Choto May 18: Business Start- Up Basics 9am Angie Cody eXp Realty Matlock Tire Service & Auto Repair - Hardin Valley Registration Link: https://clients.tsbdc.org/ Appalachia Business Communications McGuire Roofing & Construction workshop.aspx?ekey=21410023 Blue Ridge Yoga & Wellness Center, LLC MEDIC Regional Blood Center Blue Sky Consulting, LLC Mr. Handyman Social Media interaction is fun! Cannon & Cannon, Inc. NAI Koella RM Moore Content is king. Finding a way to provide CBD American Shaman New York Life Insurance information in a way that your audience re- Comfort Suites Knoxville West-Farragut Pinnacle Financial Partners - Seven Oaks sponds to and that you are able to consistently Farragut High School Education Foundation Prestigious Properties of Knoxville, LLC provide value is critical for success in content First Baptist Church of Concord REO, LLC marketing. This class will teach you the basics Hilton Knoxville Airport Saah Salon Suites - Farragut about blogging, video, and more! HomeTown Lenders Saddlebrook Properties May 25: Content Creation: Blogging, Videos, Inst-I-Glass of Knoxville State Farm Insurance - Josh Ellis Agency and MORE! 9:30am JCPenney Stay Straight dba The Joint Registration Link: https://clients.tsbdc.org/ King University Thomas Tuning and Service workshop.aspx?ekey=21410034 Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union - Transworld Business Advisors Bearden Branch Water into Wine Check our website for more training events: www.tsbdc.org May / June 2021 Calendar of Events Members can quickly RSVP for events in their Member Portal at http://members.farragutchamber.com/ login. Call 675-7057 or email [email protected] for a link to create your account! Visitors/ Guests can register by clicking the links on the Chamber Calendar (www.farragutchamber.com > “Events”) and registering under “Not a Member?”. Please NOTE: The chamber returned to in-person events as of April 8th. Events which are virtual will be listed as such with the online platform being used.

May 12 Ribbon Cutting: The Trusty Notary, June 3 Networking – Pinnacle Assisted Living 3:30pm A Mobile Notary Service 8:00-9:00am 10520 Waterville Lane, 37932 11826 Kingston Pike, Ste 110, 37934 (Chamber ofﬁce) June 9 West Under 40 Monthly Networking: 4:30pm Open Mic Night May 13 Networking – AMR Rural Metro Hexagon Brewery: 8:00-9:00am Farragut Community Center, 1002 Dutch Valley Drive, 37918 239 Jamestowne Blvd, 37934 June 15 Ribbon Cutting: May 20 Networking – CBD American Shaman 3:30pm Pinnacle at Turkey Creek – 8:00-9:00am 150 Lovell Road, 37934 Fountain Remodel 11251 Parkside Drive, 37934 May 21 Ribbon Cutting: Rural Metro – 11:00am Fire Station #16 June 17 Networking – 1106 Lake Heritage Drive, 37922 8:00-9:00am Volunteer Ministry Center 511 N. Broadway, 37917 May 27 Networking – Prime West Knoxville 8:00-9:00am 932 Falling Waters Road, 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.