'Hard on My Family:' Lafferty on National Criticism
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PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID EMMA BEA KNOXVILLE TN PERMIT # 109 STALLINGS CRS, GRI, ABR, BS 693-3232 Cell: 865-607-3607 [email protected] Personal Care Personal Service farragutpress.com • @farragutpress • @farragutpress1 • © 2021 farragutpress all rights reserved • 50¢ 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 do- nations 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. bbusinessusiness ccommunityommunity ssportsports “He inspired me because I heard about his struggles. ... “it was a very male-dominated industry, which was to “I am very proud of the improvements we made as a I felt like if he could endure setback after setback then I be expected. … it wasn’t until the 1990s that we had team this season. Having a winning record and making could get through my bad days as well,” our first female board chair,” the region were big steps and one of our goals,” - Mason Motley, a high school senior inspired by how another - Julie Blaylock, leader of a business group having come a - David Moore, coach of a team taking major strides in student handled severe adversity. long way in more than three decades. 2021 despite not having a huge roster numbers-wise. (Read story beginning on page 9A (Read story beginning on page 5A) (Read story beginning on page 6A) 2A • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 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-incorpora- tion it’s in right now; and could After downloading this app, she advised her phone became said.