Volume XXXIV No. 32 sewaneemessenger.com Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 Historic Vote on Mountain Village Planning Update: Goat Trail Crossing: Bookstore and Grocery News Monteagle to Apply for $1M Grant by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer News about the bookstore and Th e Bishop’s Common, the former specialty food market led the location of the bookstore, is being At a special called meeting Sept. 4, the Monteagle City Council voted discussion at the September Vil- considered as the bookstore’s tem- to authorize the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance (MGTA) to write a grant lage Planning update meeting porary home. on the town’s behalf, requesting up to $1 million to get the trail across hosted by Frank Gladu, Special The mixed-use grocery and the interstate. Following the route the railroad once used to transport Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor. apartment building is slated for coal from the Plateau, the walking and biking trail will extend from Tasked with overseeing the plan, location on the lot currently oc- Cowan to Palmer when complete. Gladu has identifi ed fi ve priority cupied by the Hair Depot. The “For 10 years we’ve been trying to fi gure out how to bridge the inter- projects, with the new bookstore recently completed conceptual state,” said MGTA President Nate Wilson. and mixed-use grocery-apartment design shows the market front If Monteagle receives the funds requested in the Southeast Develop- building currently topping the list. door facing the intersection. Th e ment District (SDD) Multimodal Grant, the town will be required to Wendy Wall Th e bookstore is expected to be 10,000 square foot ground fl oor pay 5 percent of the construction costs, up to $25,000 per year over a open by the beginning of the next might house other retail businesses two year period. On the fi rst vote, Vice Mayor Jessica Blalock and Mayor academic year and the mixed-use in addition to a grocery, Gladu Wall to Present David Sampley voted against the resolution authorizing the grant ap- food market and apartment build- said. By comparison, the Sewanee plication, with alderman Kenneth Gipson and Ron Terrill voting yes. ing has taken a leap forward with a Market convenience store is only Haines Lecture “As a candidate for mayor, I promised not to spend money putting developer interested in the project. 1,800 square feet. Th e mixed-use Th e English Department at the the town in debt,” Sampley said. Th e contractor bid process is building will have apartments on University of the South invites the “We don’t have the money to do this,” stressed County Recorder open on the bookstore, Gladu said. the top two stories. Th e third fl oor public to the annual Haines Lec- Debbie Taylor. “Our budget is pretty tight.” Describing the design, he explained apartments will feature balconies ture by Wendy Wall, titled “Poet “What if we cover the $50,000?” Wilson asked. “Th e MGTA can the two sections of the bookstore to give the building a more aes- in the Making: Salvation, Matter, commit to do that, as well as to paying any loan costs associated with would be joined in the rear. One thetically compelling appearance. and Cosmology in Hester Pulter’s the project.” side will sell trade books and the Parking will be in the rear. Works.” Th e council recessed to discuss Wilson’s off er. other side will sell “Sewanee spirit” “Th e potential developer is re- Imagine a recently discovered Upon returning, the council voted unanimously in favor of the pro- items and gifts. A basement area ally on board with what we had 17th-century manuscript that posal. Alderperson Suzie Zeman was absent. will be devoted to student text- in mind,” Gladu said, “and the interweaves anguished poetic “Th e second largest industry in the state is tourism,” Wilson said, com- books and course materials. Th e architect got from the beginning meditations on regicide, sin, menting on the potential benefi ts of the trail. An economic impact study building will also off er outdoor and what we were trying to do.” child-loss, and loneliness with conducted by the Babson Center projected the trail would generate $1.2 indoor seating courts. From the outset, housing has the thrill of astronomical, atomic, million annual revenue for Grundy County. Th e largest portion of that Th e current bookstore site will been a key component of the Se- and chemical discoveries. “In would go to Monteagle since it has motels and levies an occupancy tax. become the home of a new Well- wanee Village Plan. Poems Breathed Forth by the Wilson noted—“Research indicates if there is 25 miles or more of trail, ness Center for students and fac- To address the employee hous- Noble Hadassas,” a previously bike users spend the night.” ulty. Th e center will include student ing shortage, the University intends unknown English female writer “Th e trail will pay for itself with revenue,” Wilson insisted. health, counseling, and exercise to make additional sites available named Hester Pulter offers (Continued on page 6) components, as well as providing a where employees can build, Gladu striking poems that mix detailed home base for the Sewanee Outing said. Th e University may also off er scientific knowledge with the Program, according to Gladu. Th e fi nancial assistance to employees poetic techniques refi ned by John Jimmy Hall to Perform at Fowler Center will continue to be who want to build, especially fi rst Donne and George Herbert. In the sports and fi tness facility for time-home owners. With the ex- her poetry, Pulter capitalizes on Eighth Annual AngelFest public use. ception of Parson’s Green, only em- the vivid mobility of matter to The eighth annual Angel chael Rudder and Shaun Furman Th e University hopes to break ployees can build on the Domain. concoct her own peculiar theory Fest will be Friday, Sept. 28, at will take the stage at 7 p.m.; bring ground on the Wellness Center this The Village Plan calls for as of making, personhood, and the Angel Park and throughout a chair or a blanket. fall, Gladu said. Plans are underway many as 100 housing units in the salvation. What new perspectives downtown Sewanee. Joseph’s Re- Jimmy Hall fi rst gained notori- to move the current bookstore 45-acre business district, both on faith, science, and poetics do modeling Solutions is sponsoring ety as the lead vocalist, saxophon- to a temporary location pending apartments and developer-built these poems reveal? How do they the family fun and children’s activi- ist, and harmonica player for the completion of the new bookstore. document modes of intellectual ties, beginning at 4:30 p.m. band Wet Willie, which emerged (Continued on page 6) production previously invisible to Children’s activities include from Mobile, Alabama in 1970. scholars? And, how might we use infl atables; animals; cotton candy His unique brand of R&B-infused 21st-century technologies to infuse and shaved ice; crafts; face paint- rock and roll swagger propelled the Pulter’s poems with the mobility ing; glow bracelets and temporary group’s “Keep On Smilin’” to the that she so valued? tattoos; make your own marshmal- Top 10 on the Billboard singles Wall is a professor of English low poppers; corn hole; and ladder chart in 1974. After fi ve albums and director of the Alice Kaplan toss, bubbles and sidewalk chalk. with Capricorn Records, Wet Wil- Institute for the Humanities at Th e children’s events will end at 7 lie moved to the Epic label in 1977, Northwestern University. Th e lec- p.m. Th ere will be an arts and crafts carrying the singles “Street Corner ture will take place at 4:30 p.m., market, and the local farmers’ mar- Serenade” and “Weekend” to the Th ursday, Sept. 13, in Convocation ket. Th ere will be food and drink Top 40. As a solo artist, Jimmy Hall, followed by a reception. for purchase from local businesses. appeared in the Top 40 yet again The Haines Lecture Series is Jimmy Hall, with original Wil- with “I’m Happy Th at Love Has funded in memory of Stacy Allen liette, Donna Hall Foster, special Found You” in 1980. His songs Haines, 1919-1983. guest, Kenny Greenberg, and Mi- have been recorded by Gregg All- man, Th e Marshall Tucker Band, Th e Amazing Rhythm Aces, Black- berry Smoke, Johnny Russell, and others. Jimmy has been a vocalist and bandleader for Hank Williams Jr. since the 1980s. Jimmy is an inductee of both the Georgia Mu- sic Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. He has toured Ceara Caff rey was named SAA off ensive field hockey player of the week. In as a vocalist with Jeff Beck’s U.S. last weekend’s two games, she scored fi ve goals. More sports news on page 12. tour over the years. Photo by Lyn Hutchinson Th e Reverse Raffl e drawing, a chance to win up to $5,000, will P.O. 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Ln., or send your email to . —KB Th e Sewanee Mountain MESSENGER • Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 • 3 SOA Meeting Sewanee Emeritus Upcoming Meetings Sept. 13 Association on Sept. 13 American Legion Meeting Sewanee Organize and Act Th e Sewanee Emeritus Association has announced its meetings for Th e American Legion will meet at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, (SOA) will host an informational the fi rst semester. Th e group meets monthly on the second Th ursday, at the American Legion Hall, in Sewanee. session at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, this year beginning Sept. 13. Th e meetings feature speakers with a wide Sept. 13, at the Sewanee Com- range of interests and topics and are held at 3:30 p.m. in the Torian MCDP Meetings munity Center. Th e focus will be Room of duPont Library. Everyone is invited, and refreshments will on connecting those interested in follow the presentation. Th e executive committee of the Marion County Democratic helping elect progressive candidates On Th ursday, Sept.13, the featured speaker is visiting assistant profes- Party will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Marion County with specific actions that they sor of music Hilary Ward, who will talk on the “back-stage workings” Democratic Headquarters. A meeting of the Women’s Democratic can do to support the candidates of the Sewanee Summer Music Festival. Ward, who teaches music in the Committee will be at noon, Saturday, Sept. 8. Th e headquarters of their choice. Whether it’s mak- college and in the School of Th eology, holds Master’s degrees in educa- is located at 33 Courthouse Sq., in Jasper. ing phone calls, writing postcards, tion and religion, and is now pursuing an EdD degree. She has taught or going door-to-door to talk to music in numerous schools and settings, including Orff Music at the UDC Meeting voters, SOA will put those inter- elementary school level. She has served as a youth minister and school Th e UDC Chapter 327 Kirby-Smith Sewanee monthly meet- ested in touch with those who can chaplain, and worked with the Lincoln Center Education arm of the ing will be on Saturday, Sept. 8, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Oak use their help. Juilliard School of Music. She has served as a classical music host for Restaurant, in Manchester. SOA was formed in early 2017 National Public Radio. Her husband Geoff rey is the University Organist to promote progressive issues. It and Choir Master, and they have one son. Stewart Retirement Celebration includes members in Franklin, Grundy, and Marion counties. For New Speaker Series ‘Th irst Franklin County Mayor Richard Stewart will be celebrated on more information, email . Th e event will be at the Winchester Church of Christ, Vanzant for Knowledge’ Center, 1230 S. College St. No gifts please. Bring a memory to Please join community members for a new speaker series, “Th irst for share and have your photo taken with the honoree. SCRLT Hosts Knowledge,” a monthly event featuring diverse experts discussing a wide range of topics in a casual (i.e., no podiums or PowerPoint presentations) CCJP Meeting Annual environment. Each talk will feature a short, moderated presentation fol- On Sunday, Sept. 9, the Cumberland Center for Justice and lowed by plenty of time for questions and discussion. Th e speaker series Peace Board will meet at 3 p.m. in the Sewanee Community begins at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Blue Chair Café. Center. All members and any interested persons from the com- Meeting Katie McGhee will present the fi rst session on “What Disney Didn’t munity are welcome to attend. The South Cumberland Re- Tell You About Nemo: Th e Amazing Sex Lives of Fish.” Th e moderator gional Land Trust (SCRLT) will will be Lauryl Tucker. McGhee is the assistant professor of biology at Coff ee with the Coach host the annual potluck meeting for the University of the South. Tucker is an associate professor of English members, neighbors, and friends at the University of the South. Coff ee with the Coach, an opportunity to learn more about at 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22. “Th irst for Knowledge” is sponsored by the Sewanee Civic Associa- Sewanee’s sports teams, will be at 9 a.m., Monday, Sept. 10, with Th e meeting will take place at the tion and the Offi ce of Civic Engagement. For more information or to Vice-Chancellor John McCardell. Gather at the Blue Chair Tav- Jumpoff Community Land Trust nominate a speaker or moderator, contact . ern for free coff ee and conversation. at 1423 Tate Trail, Sewanee. Th is year, with the help of the Franklin County School Board Tennessee Parks & Greenways Th e Franklin County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m., Foundation, SCRLT raised more Online and in color! Monday, Sept. 10, at the Franklin County Board of Education than $48,000 to put the majority Building, 215 S. College St., Winchester. of their land into a conservation SEWANEEMESSENGER.COM easement. Members from the Ten- International P.E.O. Sisterhood nessee Parks & Greenways Founda- tion will give a brief presentation at Th e September meeting of Chapter Z Tennessee of the Inter- the meeting on the progress of the national P.E.O. Sisterhood will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11. easement. Dinner is potluck-style, Th ere will also be an evening party meeting on Sept. 27. All unaf- and SCRLT will provide local fi liated members of the P.E.O. Sisterhood who are in the Middle pulled pork for everyone. All are Tennessee area are welcome to attend both meetings. Call (931) welcome. 962-0202 for more information. La Leche League Rotaract Club Th e next meeting of the La Leche League, which provides breastfeeding support and information for new mothers, will be Relay for Life at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Sewanee Community Th e Rotaract Club of Sewanee Center, 39 Ball Park Rd. All pregnant women, mothers and babies is sponsoring an American Cancer are welcome. For more information call Pippa, (931) 463-2050. Society Relay for Life as its fi rst community event. This event Franklin County Democratic Women engages the entire community Th e Franklin County Democratic Women will have their of cancer survivors, caregivers and quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Oasis Steakhouse citizens in uniting to defeat all Restaurant in Winchester. Come at 5:30 p.m. to order food. Th e cancers. meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Th e Oasis is at 708 S. College St. Th e event will take place from 4–9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Down Home, Down the Street Area Rotary Club Meetings Hardee-McGee Field at Harris Stadium. For more information on 754 West Main St., Monteagle The Grundy County Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m., how to donate, form a team or get Tuesdays at Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City. Th e Monteagle- involved, go to or email . the Academy of Lifelong Learning.
FCDP Monthly Meeting g 1 Celebratin 8 Years! Th e Franklin County Democratic Party will have its monthly 2000-2018 meetin at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept 15, at the FCDP Headquarters, 420 E. Main St., Decherd. It’s the Sewanee Book Club perfect time of year to Th e Sewanee Book Club will meet at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17. Th e book to be discussed is “A Gentleman in Moscow” dine in our courtyard! by Amore Towles. Bunny Morgan will lead the review of the book at the home of Anne-Marie Pender. For more information or directions contact Debbie Racka at , (931) 692-6088 or Flournoy Rogers at 598-0733, . Visitors are always welcome. Franklin County Commissioners Franklin County Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, 7EST -AIN 3T s -ONTEAGLE s Sept. 17, at the Franklin County Courthouse, in Winchester. WWWPAPARONSNET 3UNDAYn4HURSDAY n Sewanee Community Council &RIDAYn3ATURDAY