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School Board Debates, Approves FY16 Budget Community Schools: Part 1 By Sally Absher [email protected]

One of Knox Coun- ty’s best kept secrets is the Community Schools program. As the battle between public schools and the corporations that wish to privatize them heats up, this article pro- vides the background and philosophy of the Com- munity Schools Initiative in Knoxville. In coming weeks we will highlight three of the schools, and their communities, to illus- trate how this program fosters success – for the student, the family, and the community. Community schools have been experienc- Photo by Dan Andrews. ing significance growth Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre and Deputy Law Director David Buuck debate legality of Broad Academy Grant Agreement over the last 10 to 15 years as various reforms By Sally Absher and materials, but left the personnel Last week Dr. McIntyre announced his – from Clinton’s Goals [email protected] expense up to individual schools. recommendation for the Hardin Valley 2000 to Bush’s No Child Last Monday, the Board of Education While this was good news for most AVID middle school, and a new elementary Left Behind to Obama’s considered Dr. McIntyre’s proposed schools, it was a major disappointment school for the north-central sector. While Race to the Top – have General Operating Fund ($441.5M), for Cedar Bluff Middle School. CBMS lost renovations and expansions have been done little to increase stu- Capital Fund ($19.15M for next year), three related-arts teaching positions in needed in that area for many years, a new dent achievement and and School Nutrition Fund ($28M) the budget, including that of AVID teacher elementary school was not on the radar. close the opportunity budget recommendations for FY 2016. Betsy Barkow. CBMS is a small school, and Not accepting defeat, 8th District BOE gap for at-risk students. The budgets have been “iterative,” there are no teacher positions to reallocate. member Mike McMillan proposed adding The current trend of with revisions announced almost weekly. CBMS students have been among the most up to $30M for a Gibbs Middle School fixing “failing schools” McIntyre announced the latest revision on passionate about saving the AVID program. to the Capital Fund budget, with the with charter schools or Monday – the administration had “turned Citizens of Hardin Valley and Gibbs caveat that the school would be financed vouchers is counter-pro- over every rock” and managed to find have been actively pursuing middle by the county. According to Director of ductive. These solutions $75K to partially fund the $280K AVID schools for their communities, neither Finance Ron McPherson, KCS already fail to recognize that it is program. This will pay the dues, training of which currently has a middle school. Continue on page 2 not the schools, nor the teachers, that are fail- ing. Generational pover- ty and the destruction of 15th Vestival celebrates history of South Knoxville the family support system (through divorce, incar- “History Revival” is the theme of shuttle stops. Vestal’s strongest story-bearers, blacksmithing, and pottery, as well ceration, etc.) have more the 15th Vestival South Knoxville “Vestival started as a way to Dobber Doyle (aka “the Vestal as seed saving and composting. to do with the student’s Arts and Heritage Festival, spon- celebrate the rich heritage of the Voice”), who recently passed The “history revival” will take success or lack thereof sored by the Candoro Knoxville area and provide a site for enhanc- away. place alongside a wide array of than school-related fac- Arts & Heritage Center, which will ing community identity and foster- Art displays on the festival local craft persons and food ven- tors. Taking a child out of be held Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. ing cultural renewal,” explains Ves- grounds will depict the industries dors, community organization his neighborhood school to 7 p.m. on the grounds of the tival organizer Chelsea Voelker. that formed Vestal, provide infor- booths, two stages of music all and putting him in a char- Historic Candoro Marble Compa- To honor that founding vision, mation on each of those (especial- day, children’s activities, special ter or private school for 7 ny off Martin Mill Pike in Vestal. this year’s attendees will experi- ly the marble industry) and specif- guest storytellers, cake walks, an hours a day does little to Free shuttle rides will be provid- ence the area’s history through ics on the abundance of the land’s all-ages square dance, and the fix the challenges he faces ed by Premier Transportation and stories, images, photographs and natural resources. A hand-skill traditional Mothers’ Day brunch during the other 17 hours. South Knoxville Alliance; park- artifacts, which have been collect- station will connect guests of all from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additionally, both ing for the shuttle is available at ed by neighbors and natives. One ages with the disappearing skills For more information, visit Can- the Disc Exchange and additional particular honoree will be one of of wool spinning, woodworking, doroMarble.org. Continue on page 4

E-911 Radio Dilemma – Hire a Consultant By Mike Steely [email protected] been sending their repre- independently or join the system might permit all at the situation choices, appointed by each mayor, sentatives to the board regional system. The board the emergency agencies apart from the yet-to-be- putting a total of four Following the recent con- meetings but the ques- set aside $25,000 to fund to contact each other. hired consultant, but Sher- people on the committee. troversy and discussion tion of how a chairperson a consultant, who would Mayor Rogero made a iff J.J. Jones objected to the Whether the ad hoc about Open Meetings and was selected and the fail- be hired and report back point of saying that the idea that doesn’t include committee can meet in the Tennessee Sunshine ure to second a motion to in July. original bid that was rec- “users” of the current or private or will be subject Law, the Knox County contract with a communi- The Tennessee Valley ommended is “still on the future radio system. to the state’s Sunshine Emergency Communica- cations company brought Regional Communications board” and said that creat- “We’re going down the Law was then in question, tion District (E911) Board both top elected officials System serves 10 coun- ing an upbuilt independent same road again,” the with E-911 attorney Don seemed to be a bit more to the meetings. ties and is based out of local system or joining the sheriff said, explaining Howell saying they would organized Wednesday with With input from both Chattanooga. If the Knox regional emergency system that the user group was be exempt and city attor- appearances in person by mayors, the board voted County system decides will both require updating being overlooked again. ney Charles Swanson County Mayor Tim Bur- to search for a consultant join the regional system, a equipment, radios, etc. Mayor Burchett amend- saying the law applies to chett and City Mayor Mad- to decide what to do about lot of updating and upgrad- The board talked about ed the motion to include even that special commit- eline Rogero. Until last purchasing new radios ing of equipment would naming three people to an two “user group” mem- tee. month the mayors had and whether to operate be needed. A new radio ad hoc committee to look bers and one member Continue on page 2

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Continued from page 1 By Sally Absher bloated school calendars and year-round by the law director’s office. It was [email protected] school in their area. Visit their web- pays around $33M each year to signed by the Superintendent SPEAK to host two more showings of site at www.schoolyear.info/first.html. service the current debt, with $11M without Board approval. Documentary “Standardized.” Do you Tina Bruno, head of the Coali- coming out of the General Fund. This agreement, for the newly have questions about standardized tion, said the increasing number of All budgets were ultimately created position of Director of testing and its impact on your stu- schools that have dropped the year passed by the board, but not without Planning and Improvement, dictates dents, our schools, teachers, and round calendar and returned to a tra- considerable discussion on a few line the duties of the employee and the community? According to co-chair- ditional calendar cite two reasons: items. Public forum speakers Kim time off which must be granted to the man Dave Gorman, SPEAK is excit- cost, and lack of academic benefit. Waller and Lauren Hopson reminded employee and that benefits must be ed to announce that next week we will She has offered to help Knox County McIntyre that the collaborative paid to the employee. The finance have two opportunities for you to see parents who would be willing to help conferencing (PECCA) agreement office uses a figure of thirty percent the documentary “Standardized”! contact school board members, the signed in December included a 4% (30%) as additional expense for From the website www.standard- mayor, and the paper in opposition to raise for teachers, and asked why he benefits. Of this amount, BROAD will izedthefilm.com: “For decades, standard- the proposed year round calendar. did not bring his proposed reduction reimburse the taxpayers $27,900.00. ized testing has been a part of public The group is not opposed to a week- of a 3% raise back to PECCA. The grant is essentially a matching education. Within the last ten years, long fall break, but is concerned about Brenda Owensby had a number fund grant. BROAD grants $27,900 however, education reform has pro- revising the calendar to provide “inter- of suggestions on how to further and Knox County taxpayers match moted even more testing. Test scores, ventions” when the research does cut spending, and pointed out that it with $92,100.00 ($90,000 x 1.3 mistakenly viewed as effective assess- not show academic benefit and high for every 13 teachers, there is an = $120,000 - $27,900 = $92,100). ments of student ability and teach- costs. To learn more visit the Facebook administrator making 3 to 4 times McIntyre must be using common core er/school effectiveness, are anything page “Save Tennessee Summers”! the average teacher salary. You can math to determine that $27,900 is but. STANDARDIZED sheds light on the watch these 5 minute speeches 50% of $120,000 (or $90,000). invalid nature of these tests, the terri- Knox County Schools Summer School on the SaveOurSchoolSystem This position is the fourth Broad ble consequences of high-stakes test- Goes Virtual. The application for virtual YouTube channel. Academy fellow KCS has hired. ing, and the big money that’s involved.” summer school for students who attend- There was also a heated debate According to the KCS website, The first showing will be on Tuesday, ed grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 during the between the Board, McIntyre, the Broad Foundation pays 50% April 21 from 6-8:30pm and the second 2014-2015 school year is now available. and David Buuck of the law of the first year salary and 25% showing will be on Thursday, April 23 at All classes will be taken online with department, thanks to careful due of the second year salary. the same time. Both showings will take the exception of Driver’s Education. diligence and research by Amber The taxpayers of Knox County place at the Union Hall building, located Every student will be required to attend Rountree and Patti Bounds. sure got a rotten deal when at 1415 Elm Street, Knoxville 37921. class from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon Rountree asked why the Broad McIntyre signed this agreement. We will have light refreshments for the first 10 days. IF adequate prog- Academy grant agreement didn’t Rountree explained the Broad and the movie lasts about an hour. ress is shown, the student may then come before the board for approval. Academy, reading from a Washington We’ll also have time for discus- choose to complete coursework from Who granted the superintendent Post article: “The California-based sion, sharing, and connecting with home or any remote location with inter- unilateral authority to approve such foundation, built on the housing and others who share your concerns. net access. All students will return to contracts without Board approval? insurance empire of billionaire Eli We had close to 40 community mem- school to complete the end-of-course Buuck said his department only saw Broad, has made “transforming K-12 bers show up last month at the Bearden test. If the student fails to show contin- the agreement a few weeks ago, when urban public education” a major Library when we first viewed “Stan- ued progress while working from an off- Rountree and Bounds separately asked priority. Its training and placement dardized”. Since then we’ve seen more site location, he/she will be required him to look into it. He said there are of top administrators in urban and more interest here in the topic to return to school to complete work. indemnity clauses in the agreement districts across the country and and we know that many more of you Meanwhile, Tom Humphrey reported that are not legal, or enforceable. support for charter schools, school wanted to attend. We hope you’ll be last week that the TN Virtual Academy McIntyre defended not bringing turnarounds, merit pay and other able to join us on the 21st or 23rd! lost the first round of the lawsuit to block the agreement before the board, market-based reforms have put it the shutdown of the school due to poor saying KCS policy DM states that at the center of a polarized national Calendars don’t teach children. Save academic scores. Families of three chil- “The Knox County Board of Education debate about education policy.” Tennessee Summers (STS) is a state- dren with disabilities filed suit in March. authorizes the Superintendent to Rountree said that these goals do wide coalition of parents, teachers From Humphrey’s story, “The school accept receipt of grant awards with not match the goals of our school and community members, formed allows students to stay home and do the following exceptions: 1. Where system. Broad looks for leaders in 2008 to reverse the ever-earli- schoolwork on their computers. The vir- the grant award is new and exceeds who are “disruptive.” McIntyre is er start to the school year. Some of tual school is run by the Union County $50,000 over the total grant period…” a Broad Superintendent Academy you may remember the “School is School system, but students from any- Buuck said this policy is in violation graduate. Rountree added, “I want cool but not in August” stickers. where in the state can enroll. Union of state statute, which says that the to do what is best for the kids in my STS is one of about 30 state organiza- County contracts with Virginia-based BOE must approve ALL grants. district, not what some billionaire tions operating under the Coalition for corporation K12 Inc. to provide the On Tuesday, Buuck provided in California is telling us to do.” a Traditional School Year, a nonprofit, curriculum to the students. Critics of additional details, and a copy of The General fund budget passed grass roots coalition of parents, teach- the virtual school have called it a fail- the agreement, to The Focus. The 7-2, with Patti Bounds and Amber ers, administrators and businesses con- ure and a drain on taxpayer money.” superintendent notified the Board Rountree voting no; the Capital Fund cerned about the negative impact of TN Virtual Academy ranked among that he had hired a BROAD Academy passed with an 8-1 vote (Deathridge the early August school start date and the worst-performing schools in fellow and that the BROAD Academy voting no); and the Nutrition fund the year-round school calendar have on terms of academic gains since it was going to pay 50% of the salary budget passed unanimously. our children, families, and teachers. opened in 2011. Last year former of $90,000.00. The BOE was never The Coalition is dedicated to providing Education Commissioner Kevin Huff- given a copy of the grant agreement grass roots assistance across the nation man ordered the school closed. nor was the agreement reviewed to families and teachers who are fighting

E-911 Radio Dilemma – Hire a Consultant Cont. from page 1 Linda Murawski were Where Kids Learn, Laugh, appointed. Play & Have Fun! Rogero also asked the As the meeting was about E-911 board to develop to end, a call for public some standing bylaws comments was made and Now Enrolling even though Howell said Tim York of the University the state law creating the of Tennessee Police for Summer Camp! body lays out most of the Department stood and said • School-Age Kids ages 5-12 rules. Rogero said that the “At least one accredited law (must have completed kindergarten) law that created the group enforcement agency again • Swimming 2 days a week doesn’t spell out how have not been included.” committees are formed. Sheriff Jones suggested • Field trips include: movies, skating, Mr. Gatti’s, Howell said he would work adding the UT Police to the Jump Jam, Smokies baseball, VBS, and much on some bylaws and City user group and there were more! Police Chief David Rausch some brief comments about A fun filled summer that will build lasting suggested a committee including other agencies friendships be appointed to work with and organizations such as Photo by Mike Steely Call now to enroll, space is limited. Howell on the regulations. KTA, Schools, CAC, etc. County Commission The next meeting is June E-911’s attorney, Don Howell (left) speaks to the board Call 573-5354 Chairman Brad Anders, 17 at 8:30 a.m. about the Open Meetings law as members, including May- Rogero and E-911 Chair ors Rogero and Burchett, listen.

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We want your news: that 865-686-9970 www.knoxfocus.com Keela PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus April 20, 2015 April 20, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A3 Publisher’s Position When Right prevails made by Board Chair Mike building a Gibbs Middle You will read no such after listening to the people have been very compassion- McMillan to approve the con- School would have a dev- opposition in The Focus. of the Gibbs community, ate toward the plight of the struction of a Gibbs Middle astating effect on Holston We believe in giving credit and gaining an understand- Gibbs community throughout School, to be built simultane- Middle (which Gibbs and where credit is due, espe- ing of the history surround- the recent debate. ously with the one proposed Corryton students current- cially if such credit involves ing Gibbs Middle School, he By the time the roll call for Hardin Valley. ly travel long distances to the courage to do the right changed his position. Harris ended, the school sys- McMillan’s motion came attend). But citing the inde- thing. Monday night, led by said he truly believes it is the tem’s capital plan had been as an amendment to the cap- pendent study recently done Chairman Mike McMillan, right thing to do for the Gibbs approved to include a Gibbs ital plan put forward to the on the school system’s cap- School Board members community. Middle School by a vote of Board by Superintendent Jim ital needs, Superintendent Doug Harris, Terry Hill, Patti Second District Board 6-3. Supporters from the McIntyre. The Superinten- McIntyre said enrollment Bounds, Amber Rountree, member Tracie Sanger fol- Gibbs community erupted dent’s proposal was for the projections for a new Gibbs and Tracie Sanger exhibited lowed by expressing how she in a lengthy applause. Quite By Steve Hunley, Board to approve construc- Middle School would be in the wisdom, leadership, cour- had wrestled with the issue understandably, some were Publisher tion of an elementary school the 700-800 range by 2019, age, and compassion the all week, and how much she even in tears. At least six [email protected] in the north sector of the while Holston’s enrollment people of Gibbs have longed appreciated the respectful, faces were smiling at them county, and a middle school was projected to fall from to see from their leaders for positive tone of the emails from across the room. Per- School Board for Hardin Valley. Building a 800+ to just under 600 in 24 years. and comments from mem- haps at the release of joy Gibbs Middle School was not such a scenario. Hardly the McMillan’s leadership bers of the Gibbs commu- displayed so openly after members part of the plan. But as the devastation suggested by during the meeting on nity. In the end, Sanger said 24 years of frustration and evening’s debate wore on, it opponents. Monday was exemplary. One it came down to a three line disappointment. Perhaps deserve credit became clear that the plan Predictably, less than observer commented that statement: They have an ele- simply at the satisfaction was changing. 48 hours after the Board McMillan had “the patience mentary school. They have a that comes when you know for approving After dozens of supporters approved the Gibbs Middle of Job” as he calmly allowed high school. The Gibbs com- you did what was right. from the Gibbs community School, the daily paper pub- opponents of Gibbs Middle munity should have a middle Now the school system’s Gibbs Middle listened patiently to consid- lished an editorial opposing to cite every reason imagin- school. With Harris and capital plan, which includes erable debate on the school the school and giving the able not to build it. McMillan Sanger on board, it became both a Hardin Valley and There’s an old adage many system’s general purpose same objections the Gibbs represents the 8th District, apparent that a Gibbs Middle Gibbs Middle School, goes of us learned from our grand- budget and capital plan, community has heard for which includes the Carter School was at last going to be across the street to the Mayor parents: “It’s never too late to Chairman McMillan made a 24 years: the numbers don’t and Gibbs communities of approved by the Knox County and County Commission for do the right thing.” motion that the capital plan justify it. Same song, second north and east Knox County. School Board. funding. Paying for the con- Last Monday night at the be amended to include an verse. But unlike the School His leadership has been As the vote began in the struction of new schools is Knox County Board of Educa- 800-student capacity middle Board meeting, where the invaluable in the fights for 9th District, Board member never an easy proposition. tion’s special-called meeting school for the Gibbs commu- numbers were clearly artic- both a new Carter Elemen- Amber Rountree, a staunch Numbers will be crunched to approve its budget for the nity. Board member Doug ulated that DO support a tary School, as well as get- supporter of the Gibbs and scenarios analyzed over next fiscal year, that price- Harris seconded the motion, Gibbs Middle School, the edi- ting a middle school back in Middle School, cast the first the coming days and weeks. less bit of wisdom proved and the debate over a Gibbs torial offered no data what- Gibbs. ‘Yes’ vote. McMillan followed, But as light streams through true once more. Just when it Middle School ensued. The soever, but merely exhibit- Toward the end of the long and then Patti Bounds of the at the end of a 24-year tunnel, seemed like the Gibbs com- opposition emerged imme- ed a clear prejudice against debate, Doug Harris, who 7th District, and Terry Hill who the people of the Gibbs com- munity would again be aban- diately. the Gibbs community and its represents the 3rd District, represents the 6th District munity remain confident that doned in its long and difficult Board members opposed ability to flourish and grow, voiced his support for the including Hardin Valley, both a slight variation on an old fight for a middle school, the to the motion questioned by once again opposing its measure, stating that when voted in favor of the mea- adage will ultimately prevail. School Board at last decided whether the numbers sup- having a middle school to go he first came on the School sure. Hill and Bounds had There’s always a way to do to do the right thing, voting ported a middle school in along with its high school and Board he was opposed to a listened intently to the con- the right thing. 6-3 in favor of a motion Gibbs, and also suggested three elementary schools. middle school in Gibbs. But cerns of Gibbs residents, and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? Or a third in elementary Click on “Practice Resourc- comprehension level of a symbols similar to those and how to do it. Our group grader? Find out school. I think es and Training,” and then typical 8 year old: from Mesopotamia. The cor- got through the multiple by taking the new you’ll be shocked at the bottom of the page, Read the text and answer rect answer is B. choice in the morning, went online Tennessee by the length of select any grade 3 through the question below: The lan- With the current empha- to lunch and recess, and social studies most questions 8, or US History for high guage of the Han people is sis on high-stakes read- came back to do the writ- practice test! as well as the use school. All the practice what we call “Chinese.” It is ing, math, and language ten part. Students missed A KCS teacher of unfamiliar lan- assessments contain 60 the most common language arts assessments, there is an entire day of instruction, emailed us, “In guage and illustra- multiple choice questions in the People’s Republic of already too little time in ele- and so did the teachers By Sally Absher case you haven’t sallyabsher@ tions from times and an essay. China. With one fifth of the mentary school allotted for who were giving/proctoring heard, the newest knoxfocus.com gone by. Final- We examined the third population speaking the social studies (or science) – the test. It was ridiculous.” social studies ly, the 10,000 grade assessment in more language, Chinese is now often no more than 20 min- Chalk up another day lost to assessment is character (1,760 detail. Remember, third spoken all over the world. utes a day. Central Office unnecessary testing, at the ready to inflict its terror words) essay is the icing on graders are just 8 years Within China, there are 55 suggests that teachers start expense of real learning. on students here in Knox the cake.” old. other ethnic groups. All of teaching the social studies Parents, the field test of County as well as across This teacher, who has Many of the questions these groups, except the reading elements as part of this assessment does not the state.” postsecondary experience, include maps, charts, Hui and Manchu, use their their reading block. One sug- count for a grade. It doesn’t According to the TN took an intermediate grade graphs, and timelines. own language along with the gested book for fifth grade measure what has been Department of Education, level test and lamented, “I Knowing geography, includ- language we call “Chinese.” is Uncle Tom’s Cabin. taught in the classroom the field test for the new only scored a 72%! My stu- ing continents, countries, Chinese is usually written The field test is being or what the students have TCAP Achievement and End dents will be devastated and cities, and reading and with logograms instead of given on different dates mastered. Unfortunately, of Course social studies/ by this and will likely blame interpreting charts, graphs letters. This means that, across the county. Reports the KCS Social Studies spe- US History test will be given me for not teaching the cor- and timelines are valuable like in Mayan and cunei- so far indicate multiple cialist believes that this is this spring. This is because rect subject matter. Noth- skills, and should be a part form writing, each character unforeseen obstacles. Com- a fair test and that children new content standards for ing could be further from of every child’s education. or image represents a whole puter issues were numer- will do well on it, because social studies and US His- the truth.” This isn’t a first But 8 year olds are not just word rather than a sound. ous - at one school, the it was devised by teachers. tory, which were passed by or second year teacher, but miniature versions of 18 Which conclusion can be server crashed. At another But remember, we were told the State Board of Educa- a teacher who knows the year olds. There is clearly no drawn from the informa- the computers did not have repeatedly that common tion in July 2013, went into subject matter, and how to understanding of early child- tion in the text? A. The Chi- the necessary version of core standards were written effect this year. teach it in an age-appropri- hood development or edu- nese language came from Java software required to by teachers, too, and that Our teacher correspon- ate way. cation research among the India, B. The Han people run the test. simply was not true. This is dent told the Focus, “I We encourage you to try developers of these assess- are the largest cultural A teacher giving the test a great opportunity to exer- teach at the intermediate out the practice test, avail- ments. group in China; C. The Hui said, “We had nearly 30 stu- cise your right to refuse the level and would expect such able here: http://www. This is one of many people came from another dents sitting at their com- test. tests at the high school or tn.gov/education/assess- questions that seemed area outside of China, D. puters while we frantically even college level and NOT ment/social_studies.shtml. beyond the expected The Chinese language uses tried to figure out what to do PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus April 20, 2015 Frankenberg is Community Schools: Part 1 the new Judicial Cont. from page 1 for making Knox County relationship with Pond Gap.” in bringing partners in to Schools globally competi- With more paid staff, they implement these programs. Magistrate charters and vouchers suck tive.” GSP has been instru- are able to do things that Thomas describes com- By Mike Steely limited tax dollars out of mental in leveraging and/ other schools can’t. GSP munity schools as “the [email protected] the public school system, or creating programs includ- schools have one paid staff smartest strategy to come leaving fewer resources for ing early literacy initiatives, member (the site resource down the pike in a long It took a while to replace retiring Magis- those children left behind. the TAP Program, summer coordinator) and a part-time time, for not just student trate Mark Brown but, after three rounds of Claims that “the money fol- bridge programs for strug- assistant, and therefore success, but for family and voting, the Knox County Commission selected lows the child” ignore the gling students, teacher men- the focus is more on align- community success.” But Sharon Frankenberg for the position. fact that unless entire public toring programs and more. ing community resources. a big part of his job is rais- All candidates were suggested by the sit- schools are closed, the GSP launched three com- GSP community schools ing money. It costs from ting Judges of the Court of General Sessions, fixed expenses remain. In munity schools in 2012- also have a site steering $120K to $140K per year who submitted a list to Commission Chair a county-wide system like 13: Green Magnet Elemen- committee comprised of par- for each community school. Brad Anders. Recommended for consider- KCS, students in Farragut tary, Lonsdale Elementary, ents, teachers, and com- GSP provides a site coor- ation were Frankenberg, Alexander Brown, or Hardin Valley will feel and Norwood Elementary. munity leaders at each dinator and assistant at Michael Cabage, Dustin Dunham, Rhonda these effects as much as In 2013-14, the program school. Thomas says this each school, meals at some Lee and Patrick Looper. Loretta Cravens’ students in urban schools. expanded to include Chris- is key secret to success of schools, transportation, name was withdrawn before the voting. A better solution, used tenberry Elementary, Sarah the community school – security, and tutoring. KCS Frankenberg, of 232 Medford Road, is a successfully in across the Moore Green Magnet Ele- because each school, and helps with meals, transpor- 1988 UT graduate in Law and a 1985 gradu- country, is the Communi- mentary, and Vine Magnet each community, is unique. tation, and security. Mayor ate with a degree in Psychology and Political ty School Initiative, which Middle, and this year For example, the Lons- Burchett provides $600K, Science. She was on the dean’s list every year works to enhance student South Knoxville Elemen- dale community has a high and Mayor Rogero hope- and was on the fundraising committee for the academic success and to tary joined the program. number of Spanish-speak- fully will provide $2-300K Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial. She is eliminate achievement gaps A Site Resource Coordi- ing families, so they offer this year. Covenant Health also Legal Advisor for the Habitat for Human- by meeting students’ basic nator at each community ESL classes for parents. is GSP’s angel capital donor, ity as well as a volunteer, and a member of the needs. Using public schools school works to engage stu- But there are many simi- giving $150K per year. GSP Knoxville Association of Women Executives. as a hub for organizing com- dents, parents, community larities between the UACS is in conversations now The nomination procedure began with munity resources to improve residents and school per- and the GSP programs. with Tenova. Other partners asking the First District Commissioner for neighborhood health and sonnel to determine pro- Common characteristics include Boys and Girls Club, his nomination but Commissioner McKenzie safety and student aca- gram and service needs include family, partner, and YMCA, and Knoxville Parks had something he wanted to say. demic success, community and assets, and works with community engagement; and Recreation, who provide “This is a flawed process. The public wants schools focus not just on the community partners to coor- expanded learning oppor- on-site after school care. a public vetting and that didn’t happen this student, but also the family, dinate and facilitate the tunities; health and social The benefits are many. time,” he said. He passed on each vote includ- and the entire community. delivery of services through support; youth develop- With parent, neighbor- ing the final motion to close nominations and The University of Ten- the community school. ment activities; and tutoring hood and partner input select Frankenberg. nessee piloted a commu- Thomas explained some and academic enrichment. and involvement, commu- Following his words the other commission- nity school partnership with of the differences between The school facility is open nity schools can be a posi- ers were called on for nominations and, one Pond Gap Elementary in UACS (Pond Gap) and the for extended hours, and a tive center of influence to by one, each of those suggested were nomi- 2010. This is known as a seven GSP community variety of adult classes and benefit students, families, nated. The commissioners then voted and “University-Assisted Com- schools. Obviously, Pond workshops are offered. and the surrounding com- Frankenberg got five votes with the other munity School” (UACS), Gap has a close relation- Stephanie Welch, VP of munity. Research indicates votes going to Dunham, Cabage and Looper. due to the close relation- ship with UT, which the other Operations for Community that these benefits include The five votes came from Commissioners ship with UT. Pond Gap is community schools don’t Schools, brings her back- improved student learn- Schoonmaker, Dave Wright, Bob Thomas, Jeff one of the schools we will have at this time. But he said ground in public health and ing, health, and attendance; Ownby, and Charles Busler. spotlight in coming weeks. that one of the goals Bob nutrition to the GSP pro- stronger family engagement; Anders voted for Alexander Brown and The success of Pond Ridel, Dean of the UT College gram. Promoting physical an improved school climate; Commissioners Brown and Ed Brantley voted Gap caught the attention of Education, Health and activity and nutrition is a and safer neighborhoods. for Cabage. of former pastor, attorney, Human Sciences has, is for priority for Welch, and she As Buzz Thomas said, Since six votes are needed to pass, the educator, and author Buzz all of the community schools cites the Kids Can Bike, “You don’t improve the commissioners voted again and Brantley and Thomas, who in 2009 was to eventually be university Walking School Bus, NEAT public water supply by Anders joined the others to select the new appointed as executive assisted, allowing the great- (Nutrition Education Activ- investing in Perrier, and judicial magistrate. director of Great Schools est leverage of resources. ity Training), and commu- you don’t improve public On the vote to accept the selection and Partnership (GSP). The mis- Thomas describes Pond nity gardens among many schools by funding private close the session, Brown voted a verbal “No” sion of GSP is “to serve as Gap as a partner, not a com- other programs offered at schools.” Voucher-support- and, as he had done through the meeting, a think-tank, catalyst, incu- petitor, and adds “we have a GSP community schools. ing legislators, take note. McKenzie passed. bator and start-up funder warm, collegial, collaborative She has been instrumental

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Our Neighborhoods Merchants Drive and Jane Merchant By Mike Steely [email protected] The Sky.” While much of her writings It is common in our area for took a religious theme she streets and roads to be named occasionally touched on the for early families living along humorous and whimsical: the byways. For instance in “There is no man but will North Knoxville there is Tillery admit Lane, Adair Drive, Whittle A pun’s the lowest form of wit Springs, and Inskip Road, all Unless of course, he utters named for early settlers and it.” prominent families. Her writings, all from her bed And then there’s Merchants with pencil and paper or type- Drive. You can call it writer, reflected her family, Merchant’s Road, Merchant her faith, and her continued Road, or Merchant Drive, optimism. but the name of the road Of her father she wrote: is a puzzle. Many assume “Your dad’s a very stubborn the street, which stretches man indeed” our mother said. from Central Avenue west to He said, “A persevering man,” Pleasant Ridge Road, was but Mother shook her head. named for the large number of “That’s what you call it,” she merchants, or stores, along the observed. “A man who’ll work route. away till grass is growing where The street’s route takes it Photo by Mike Steely it won’t is stubborn, I should from Inskip, beneath Interstate It’s hard to imagine Merchant Drive was once a railroad spur. As the area developed, the abandoned right- say. 75, past restaurants, motels, of-way became a major North Knoxville street. “And yet I recon any man shops, and across busy Clinton who’s fully set to win can’t tell Highway and past the Norwood Road continues to be a matter short-line railroad spur. Elizabeth who became a where perseverance stops and Public Library into Norwood of controversy among neigh- But there’s another and more nurse, cared for Jane. As she stubbornness sets in.” where it finally ends opposite bors there who oppose a mas- likely reason for the name aged the family moved sever- Over her lifetime she pro- the school at Pleasant Ridge. sive apartment proposed for Merchant: The Merchant family al times because of the econ- duced 10 books and more Almost all of the street is devel- the vacant land. lived there in the early 1900s. omy. They lived in Dandridge, than 2,000 published poems. oped either with businesses or Lynn Redmon, a longtime The father and mother Clarence Strawberry Plains, and even She became a Knoxville and with single-family homes and Norwood resident and noted and Donia Merchant created a Union City in West Tennessee. Fountain City celebrity and cor- apartments. The development political consultant, says that strong family while operating a Each place they lived Jane’s responded with many people. of several acres left to the Girl what is now Merchants Drive dairy farm. One of the children, room was made to look simi- She occasionally had bed- Scouts near Pleasant Ridge was originally developed as a Jane, was not only special but lar to the original room. Her side visits from admirers and exceptional. father remodeled the houses lived until January 5th, 1972. A family relative, L.L. to accommodate his daughter Jane Merchant is buried in the Merchant, bought land along even enclosing a porch so she Brookwater United Methodist Sharps Gap Pike in 1910. A could rest outside. Cemetery on Central Avenue year later Clarence Merchant Her sisters often visited the Pike, just south of Merchants bought 40 acres near Sharps Knoxville Public Library and Drive. Gap and continued to expand brought home books for Jane. In 1989 Abingdon Press pub- and buy land until 1927. He not When the family returned lished “A Window on Eternity” only ran the farm but delivered to Knoxville, they lived on by Sarah Jorunn Oftedal milk in Knoxville. Emoriland Boulevard and Ricketts with a forward by Ruth The family faced hard times Sunset Trail in Fountain City. Bell Graham. Mrs. Billy Graham during their lifetime, loos- In her early years Jane was an wrote the book will “stretch ing land, moving around, and avid reader and began to write. your mind and your heart and returning to Knoxville finally. At age 17 the bedridden girl’s leave you richer.” The author In 1919 Jane was born in first writings appeared in print said that Mrs. Graham has Inskip, one of four children. She in a Methodist women’s maga- suggested Ricketts write the was a beautiful child but it was zine. For many years thereaf- book which tells the life of Jane soon found that the little girl ter, her poems were published Merchant. had Brittle Bone Disease. Often in various national publications Thanks to Lynn Redmon, the just moving her or picking her such as Good Housekeeping. Norwood Public Library, Jim up resulted in broken bones. As By 1942 Jane Merchant had Tumblin, and the archives of a result Jane could not attend become deaf and eventually the East Tennessee Historical school and was educated at lost most of her sight. When Society for information for this Crippled since a young child Knoxville’s Jane Merchant wrote books home, bedridden for the rest of her father died in 1949 she story. and poems and became well known for her work despite being bedrid- her life. published a popular collection den throughout her life. The parents, and her sister of poems titled “Halfway Up PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus April 20, 2015 Get that repair permit! By Mike Steely [email protected] If you didn’t apply for a He did so but found he and the door have been said the dismantled win- buildings but the owners permit or didn’t know you had to appear before the replaced and he said he dows and doors have been are not required to discuss Are you planning to needed to do so you’ll prob- Knoxville Historic Planning spent a lot of money doing discarded. the issue if they so wish. repair those old windows ably find yourself facing the Commission and ask that so. In other action the his- or replace a door to your Historic planners. That was the repairs he has already Kaye Graybeal told him toric planners voted to If an injunction is not filed home in Knoxville? Did you the situation Thursday as paid for be accepted. that the windows don’t recommend passing the against demolition during get a permit? that commission met and The home was, at the match the original one-on- city’s 60 day delay on the delay then a demolition If you own a histor- heard from theEdgewood- meeting, described as one windows and the new Demolition Requests for permit would be granted. ic home or a home in a Park City owner of 2331 unique, a neo-classic struc- door is not acceptable. local historic structures. neighborhood with a his- Jefferson Avenue. ture with a two level porch. The request was denied They approved the idea The commission also toric zone designation you The owner didn’t know The restrictions called for and the comments from of notifying owners if their approved the construc- might find yourself in front he had to pull a permit and replacement of the win- the commission includ- property is listed as such. tion of a rear deck at of the Historic Planning was not told by the realtor dows to match the original ed describing the house The demolition of homes 920 Eleanor Street Commission. If you apply when buying the house that and a similar restriction on as unique, maybe one of built prior to 1865 or in for a permit to renovate it is situated in a histor- the front door, which could five in the city, and that Historic Districts is already in the Fourth and Gill the outside of the house ic district and, oddly, was be “painted to resemble there wasn’t much the protected. Neighborhood and the you’d be directed to Kaye not required to be so noti- wood.” body can do to help the The 60 days would give screening of a rear porch Graybeal, the Principal fied. The home had broken “I didn’t know,” the owner owner. Graybeal then said local preservation groups at 1000 Thompson Place Historic Planner for the windows and the owner told the group. He said there architectural sal- time to talk with owners Metropolitan Planning needed to replace the front the door was broken and vage parts may be avail- in an attempt to preserve in Old North Knoxville. Commission. door and several windows. now the broken windows able locally. The owner or restore the homes or The Everly Park, Police Advisory and KAT Vans

By Mike Steely [email protected] sod was installed recently. The Bearden Council has Bearden Council’s “This will be one of the begun plans for the park happiest moments I’ll have that might include bench- effort for Everly Park standing at this podium. es, an entrance, a perma- I’ve come to thank you nent stage, and possibly Terry Faulkner, President of the Bearden Council, from the Bearden Council even a statue. Fund raising recalled the effort to get permission to create a and extend appreciations can now begin publically little park in memory of the Everly Brothers. She to several people,” Terry and an announcement of said she appreciated the support of The Focus and Faulkner told the Knoxville a dedication ceremony can sent several comments by email. City Council Tuesday now be scheduled. Details “City officials, in addition to the Mayor, who have evening. should be forthcoming. worked with us the last two years are: Tom Clabo, “And I get to extend the While the state will con- engineering, Joe Walsh, Director, Parks and Rec., appreciation from Don tinue to own the small and David Brace, Director of Public Service. The Everly,” she continued. parcel the city and the key TDOT person who assisted in the process Over the past year or sponsors will apparent- was Steve Bordon, Eastern Tennessee Regional so several neighborhood ly plan and maintain the Director. groups in West Knoxville site. “TDOT contributed the decorative wall using have been pushing to have Faulkner said the remaining funding from the railroad bridge proj- a small roadside lot, the Bearden Council has ect and in addition to that they added a sidewalk site of a former gas sta- worked closely with the on both sides of the bridge ( only the north side- tion, turned into a park to city departments of walk was in the original plan). Bearden Council has honor the Everly Brothers. Engineering, Parks and worked with Steve Bordon and his predecessor in The Rock and Roll Hall of Recreation, and the Public Photo by Mike Steely. that position, Fred Corum, on every project they Famers spent two years Service Department. She The Bearden Council’s Terry Faulkner thanks the city for have done in this community. They have contrib- in Knoxville and attended thanked the mayor and the its part in getting the Everly Brothers Park created. uted in every possible way to help us implement nearby West High School. mayor’s staff and specifi- the goals of our MPC Pedestrian Village Small Area Phil Everly died last year cally called attention to the Plan by adding sidewalks, public transit stops and leaving his brother Don to cooperation of one coun- In response to a ques- vans. KAT Director Dawn landscaping: and now have made it possible for us receive the recognition the cilman. tion from Vice Mayor Nick Distler said the agreement to add a commemorative park in our community to brothers so deserve from “We couldn’t have made Pavlis, Arrington said that will allow the replacement honor the Everly Brothers. Knoxville. it this far without Duane there are “a lot less racial of the vans over the span “TDOT has been wonderful and Councilman “He said he was hon- Grieve,” she said. profiling cases” reported. of the agreement. Duane Grieve’s commitment to this project has also ored,” Faulkner added. “This is a real good “I want to compliment The Megabus, which nor- been a key to our success. She explained that “one of example of a pocket park,” the Police Advisory and mally loads and unloads “This has been a long process and we have the Bearden Council mem- Grieve said, explaining that Review Committee for passengers in a special worked hard on it. Because we are partnering with bers” had spoken with the when TDOT took over the the work they are doing,” side street at the Knoxville the East Tennessee Community Design Center surviving Everly by tele- property to expand the said Councilman Daniel Transit Station, was given and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding phone and told him the bridge along Kingston Brown, adding, “Especially permission to use the plat- with their organization that they will partner in any creation of the little pocket Pike the project left “that given the state of so many form space there while news releases that we give re: the project concept park was going before city one piece there.” He also shootings that are going the street below is closed design, we cannot reveal any plan or release any council. recognized the effort to on around this country on occasionally. prior plans that we had drawn ourselves. The resolution, which create the “dream of an African Americans.” The council also “You listed most of the components that we passed unanimously by the Everly Brothers Park” on “I think we in this city approved, on first read- want included in the park in your article: entrance/ council, authorizes Mayor that little piece of land. are ahead of the game in ing, the One Year Plan access into the park, a mini-plaza with seating, a Madeline Rogero to enter In other business the terms of having a police submitted by the Planning small stage, a bronze statue of the Everlys, land- into a licensing agree- council heard from Robbie advisory when so many Commission and autho- scaping and a connection to the greenway. What we ment with the State of Arrington of the Police cities do not,” he said. rized the mayor to are able to do will depend on the amount of money Tennessee for “a Bearden Advisory and Review The council also voted accept $ 20,000 from a we raise.” Gateway park in honor of Committee (PARC) who to purchase three para- Homeland Security Grant Mrs. Faulkner also noted that Grieve donated dis- the Everly Brothers.” summarized their 2014 vans, for handicapped to fund a “Rendering Safe cretionary funds for the purchase of trees and sod Work has already begun annual report. He said the riders and others, from Suspicious Device X-Ray for the park, which have already been placed there. on the park, located in front committee received 104 National Bus Sales and System” for use by the The Bearden Council is a group that brings local of Earth Fare at the junction complaints, 14 more than Leasing and a five-year bomb squad, in an agree- neighborhood associations, business owners, and of Kingston Pike and North the previous year, and agreement to purchase ment with Knox County. developers together to discuss and promote their Forest Park Boulevard, and closed 100 of the cases. 21 total “para-transport” area.

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A. B. Chandler of KentuckyPart IV gubernatorial nominee Pages from the Past by better than sixty thou- sand votes. Happy did not gracefully accept the verdict of the people and tried to return to the gov- ernor’s office again in 1967 and 1971. When he lost the nomi- nation in 1967, the former governor bolted the party to support Republican Louie B. Nunn, who won the general election. It By Ray Hill was Governor Nunn who [email protected] first appointed Happy Chandler to what would Albert Benjamin election. Senator Earle be three terms on the Chandler had once C. Clements’ term was University of Kentucky’s again defeated the state set to expire and there Board of Trustees. machine and won election was a special election The 1971 marked to the governorship by a to determine a succes- Happy’s last run for politi- record majority twenty sor to the late Alben W. cal office. That year the years after having first Barkley, who had come former governor didn’t been elected governor. out of retirement to defeat even bother to compete Unfortunately, Happy Republican Senator John inside the Democratic pri- Chandler’s second admin- Sherman Cooper in 1954. mary, preferring to run as istration was not going Barkley had died sudden- an Independent. as well as his first. In ly, literally in mid-speech. His days in elect- the years Chandler had Barkley’s death in 1956 ed office over, Happy served as U. S. sena- complicated matters con- Chandler settled in to tor and Commissioner of siderably for Kentucky a comfortable life at Baseball, his successors Democrats. Former gov- his home in Versailles, as governor had instituted ernor Lawrence Wetherby Kentucky. Happy many social programs that was selected as the remained active until had driven up the cost of Democratic nominee to the end of his days and government. Governor run for the four years was thrilled when he was Chandler was struggling to remaining in the late inducted into the Baseball find a way to pay for those Senator Barkley’s term. hall of Fame in 1982. same programs while Republicans had been Chandler was also the implementing his own competitive in Kentucky From the author’s personal collection. subject of a film documen- campaign pledges. elections, winning the gov- Former governor A. B. Chandler late in life. tary when he was eighty- Chandler sought to ernorship in 1943 and nine years old. delay the inevitable; his John Sherman Cooper Clements and neither of C. Clements once again himself, announced he Occasionally, Happy proposal to the state leg- had been elected to the the senatorial nominees backed Bert T. Combs to was backing Edward T. Chandler could exer- islature included almost U. S. Senate in 1946, received the support of run for governor. It was Breathitt to succeed him. cise some influence, as fifty million dollars in losing in 1948, but win- the governor or his admin- a bitter fight and Bert Breathitt had held sev- when his endorsement spending in excess of the ning again in 1952 before istration. In fact, Chandler Combs won by some thir- eral posts in the Combs of Wallace Wilkinson for anticipated revenue. A losing to Alben Barkley in quietly threw the weight ty-three thousand votes. administration and proved governor helped to deter- package of new taxes and 1954. President Dwight of his own organization It was yet another bitter to be adept at modern mine the outcome of the increases in others was D. Eisenhower person- behind the Republicans. disappointment for Happy politics. Happy Chandler’s race. Chandler’s time on put before the legislature, ally pressed Cooper to Eisenhower car- Chandler. own political career went the Board of Trustees for including a surtax on the run for the Senate again ried Kentucky and Governor Chandler’s back more than thirty the University of Kentucky production of whiskey. in 1956. The immense- John Sherman Cooper bitterness boiled forth years and things were was marred by his use It soon became appar- ly popular former gener- returned to the United when former President changing. The former of a racial epithet, which ent that despite heavy al would be heading the States Senate by beat- Harry S. Truman jour- governor was as colorful cause quite a controver- majorities in both Republican ticket and ing Lawrence Wetherby neyed to Kentucky to cam- as ever and easily enter- sy at the time. Chandler’s houses of the legisla- Congressman Thruston by about sixty-five thou- paign for Combs and the tained the crowds that subsequent apology and ture, Governor Chandler Morton had been recruit- sand votes. Senator Democratic ticket. Wilson gathered to hear him, but explanation likely only could not summon a ed to challenge Senator Earle Clements lost Wyatt, a former official Happy Chandler seemed made matters worse. majority for his own pro- Clements. Both Clements to Congressman in Truman’s administra- oddly out of place in the Still, nobody questioned posals due to opposition and Wetherby faced seri- Thruston Morton by tion, was the candidate most important medium Happy Chandler’s love for inside his own party. The ous GOP competition in a razor thin margin of for lieutenant governor. of the time: television. the University of Kentucky leader of the opposition the general election. some seven thousand Happy did not bother to “Ned” Breathitt was not and the former governor to A. B. Chandler inside Senator Clements’ votes. The 1956 elec- observe the niceties, fail- only considerably young- was a familiar sight at Kentucky’s Democratic own reelection bid was tion had removed Happy ing to welcome the former er than the sixty-five year sporting events. Usually Party was Senator Earle hampered by Lyndon Chandler’s most influ- president to Kentucky. old former governor, but nattily dressed in a blue C. Clements. Himself a Johnson’s heart attack, ential opposition inside Instead, Happy wrote a handsome and sleek. blazer and a sweater the former Congressman and which required Clements the Democratic Party. It letter to Truman, scor- Breathitt adapted well to hue of blue signifying governor, Clements had to linger in the Capitol, would be sixteen years ing Bert Combs as a liar, television, using conversa- Kentucky’s colors, Happy risen in the Senate’s hier- keeping him away from before Democrats won among other things. tional tones, while Happy would totter to center archy quickly, becoming Kentucky. Clements did another senatorial elec- Unlike 1956, it was Chandler seemed both stage and sing his rous- Senate Majority Leader not seem to think his own tion in Kentucky. not a Republican year in outmoded and outdated. ing rendition of “My Old Lyndon B. Johnson’s reelection was in peril, Perhaps the biggest Kentucky and Combs was In the past, Happy Kentucky Home” and he deputy. Clements and his as when he did return achievement of Chandler’s elected governor easily. Chandler had been a could still bring tears to successor as governor, to Kentucky, he seemed second term as gover- After leaving the gover- master at finding a rela- the eyes of his audience, Lawrence Wetherby, had to campaign more for nor was the funding of nor’s office for the second tively minor issue and both young and old. fought Happy Chandler’s Lawrence Wetherby than a medical center for the time in 1960, Happy picking at it to successful- Albert Benjamin proposed return to the he did himself. University of Kentucky in kept up his interest in ly enrage voters, whether Chandler, like all human governor’s office in Governor Chandler Lexington. Chandler him- politics and once again it be African paneling in beings, began to become 1955. Clements had had not entirely given up self later said it was the hoped lightning might the governor’s office or a more and more frail as selected Bert T. Combs, his hope of being elect- accomplishment in his strike at the Democratic $20,000 rug. All to often, he aged. He died in a judge on Kentucky’s ed president; he attend- second term of which he National Convention. the charges were not Versailles on June 15, Court of Appeals, to ed the 1956 Democratic was the most proud. The Chandler’s notion that true, but Happy shrugged 1991 at age ninety-two, oppose Chandler for the National Convention in medical center would later John F. Kennedy was “too off whether his accusa- less than a month shy of Democratic nomination. 1956 angling to be select- be named in his honor. young” to be the standard tions were true, reply- his ninety-third birthday. Those state legislators ed as the nominee of his As with many gover- bearer for the Democrats ing “people like to hear Laid to rest in a close to Clements and party. Even the governor’s nors during the decade proved to be both old them.” Once again, Happy Presbyterian cemetery Wetherby had no inten- closest political friends of the 1950s, Chandler fashioned and just plain tried to pick at what he near his home, Happy tion of cooperating with believed 1952 nominee faced issues involving wrong. Once Kennedy considered wasteful Chandler had lived a full Governor Chandler to Adlai Stevenson would integration. When several was nominated, Happy spending, but he final- and rich life. More over, make his administration a once again receive the black students in Sturgis, floated the idea that he ly met his match in Ned for most of his long life, success. nomination, but Chandler Kentucky prepared to would be an ideal running Breathitt who charged he lived up to his well-de- Not easily frustrat- doggedly believed he enter the local high mate for the senator from that Chandler had voted served nickname and was ed, Governor Chandler could win. He was embar- school, they found the way Massachusetts. Evidently to declare war against truly “Happy.” soon concluded to pass rassed to received fewer barred by some five hun- JFK ignored Chandler’s Germany, Japan and Italy his program through the than forty votes at the dred people. Governor advice and chose Senate in 1941, but had promptly legislature, he required convention and the experi- Chandler responded by Majority Leader Lyndon resigned his own commis- the help of Republicans. ence left Happy Chandler calling out the National Johnson instead. sion in the Army reserves. Throughout his second quite bitter. Guard, who arrived with It soon became clear Infuriated, Happy tried administration, Chandler Returning home to tanks. Still, it took almost that Happy Chandler had to explain that he had funneled projects and Kentucky, the coming three weeks before the not abandoned politics in wanted to go to war him- patronage to Republican senatorial elections pro- situation was resolved his native state. Chandler self, but had been told allies in the legislature vided an ideal situa- peaceably. announced he would be by then Secretary of War to ensure passage of his tion for Happy Chandler. At the expiration of a candidate for governor Henry Stimson that he proposals. Governor Chandler and his term in 1959, Happy yet again in late 1962. could better serve the The Republicans also Senator Earle Clements Chandler threw his sup- Chandler recruited his country by remaining in received an unexpected were long time politi- port to his lieuten- former lieutenant gover- the United States Senate. benefit from Chandler’s cal enemies and each ant governor, Harry Lee nor, Harry Lee Waterfield, The year 1963 reign as governor. Both headed a different faction Waterfield, to succeed to once again be his run- brought the end of A. of Kentucky’s seats of Kentucky’s Democratic him. Although having ning mate in the 1963 B. Chandler’s political in the United States Party. Wetherby was lost his own reelection election. Governor Bert T. career. Ned Breathitt Senate were up for closely aligned with bid, former Senator Earle Combs, unable to succeed won the Democratic PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus April 20, 2015

and one Senate Joint to Calendar and Rules college students. Two budget, and it will make represent Tennessee Resolution could be Committee. and a half million dollars Tennessee’s tax structure at the National Council heard. House Bill 577 The House of will go towards outreach more competitive with of State Legislators in would require local edu- Representatives passed and finding ways for local other states. Another big Chicago where I will pres- cation agencies (LEA) the annual budget with communities to support accomplishment is $73.5 ent information regard- to submit the names of an 80-12 vote. The adult learners, and anoth- million dollars from our ing educational issues school bus drivers to the budget represents the er $2.5 million is going budget has been put in in Tennessee, the United Department of Safety, fiscal responsibility legis- towards the Seamless Tennessee’s rainy day States, and internation- and the Department of lators have been talking Alignment and Integrated fund bringing it to $568 ally. I always enjoy meet- From State Safety would have to about since 2010 when Learning Support pro- million. ing with other state maintain a database of Republicans won the gram. One and a half mil- The budget accom- legislators from around Representative all authorized persons. majority in the Tennessee lion dollars will establish plished many items the country as we share Harry Brooks The Department of Safety General Assembly. The the Community College which will affect our com- common interest and would also be required to budget of $33.3 bil- Reconnect Grant pilot munity. Several million ideas. The 2015 session is notify the LEA if the driver lion dollars included program which will help dollars will go to Knox As always, I look coming to a close, and license of someone in some tax cuts, and really establish scholarships County Schools for salary forward to continu- I believe we have held the database is suspend- focused on improving for adults who have some improvements, and there ing my service as your our last full week of ses- ed or revoked. This bill, Tennessee’s education post-secondary credit and will be additional dollars Representative. I will sion. It has been a very after much discussion, system. There is $25 mil- wish to attend commu- to assist with the pay- be in Nashville on a busy week. Reelfoot was deferred until 2016. lion in the budget for nity college. One million ment of Knox County regular basis Monday Studio artist, Ty Crisp, While I think this is a very improvements to colleg- dollars will be allocat- Schools health insurance – Thursdays until ses- held an art show in the good idea, the Senate will es of applied technology. ed to establishing initia- program. The budget sion ends. Please let me War Memorial Building need to begin working on Another $25 million dol- tives for veterans wanting also provided funding know if I, or my office, Mezzanine on Monday it before it can proceed lars in the budget will be to attend a two or four for a new science facil- can be of service to you. April 13th, and my son further in the House. allocated to fully fund the year institution. About ity for the University of I can be reached at my Ben helped with market- Senate Joint Resolution Complete College Act for- $400,000 is put towards Tennessee Knoxville. Nashville office at 615- ing for the event. 107 was a statement of mula resulting in small- the Tennessee Promise One million dollars in 741-6879 or rep.harry. The House Education intent and position that er tuition increases for Bridge Program, which the budget will be allo- [email protected]. Administration and said Tennessee oppos- public college students. will bring college students cated towards improving It is an honor to be your Planning Committee was es a “National School Also, $10 million dollars to their campus before state zoos including the representative. reopened the week of Board.” This SJR was was provided for need- fall enrollment. There Knoxville Zoo. April 13th, so one bill passed and referred based scholarships for was a Hall tax cut in the I have been asked to Trains Unlike many common. Many flew toward a store on the those times coincide with up and take time to listen, security and contentment people, I’ve trains pulled other side and clipped a the ones when schools let I can hear a train’s horn to this small corner of the never moved far passenger cars, huge sign on a pole. out or when folks are trying echoing through the hills world. from the place and Jim and I A moving van tried to get to or arrive from of Hines Valley. It’s just where I grew up. wished we could crossing the tracks, but work. A long line of traffic one more thing that offers Mother gave us take just one trip its trailer’s bottom scraped runs both ways on Ball a parcel of land in them. Cargo and then caught on the Camp Pike, and clearing behind her house of all kinds tracks. A group of us was the intersection can on which to build followed the waiting for the school bus sometimes take several the house where By Joe Rector engines tugged to high school, and we ran minutes. Tempers flare as we live. Since [email protected] them up the up the tracks trying to stop people wait to move and then, 1978, Ball Camp hills or zipped them down the approaching train. It resume their trips. has changed in so many straightaways. Coal was was a foolish attempt, and I don’t hear the trains ways. Subdivisions galore on many of them, but the the engine plowed into the anymore. In some ways, fill fields where we played most exciting items were van and pushed it a quarter that’s sad because it and boys hunted. Some the new cars. Back then, of a mile down the track. signals that my awe over roads have grown to four the new designs for cars Along the way, someone’s the simple wonders in life lanes while others remain were kept under wraps worldly possessions were is dulled. When I do wake narrow; Ball Camp Pike until September. Trains scattered and broken in all daily carries thousands of ferried new automobiles directions. vehicles that race toward in partially veiled cars, or At some point, residents destinations but come to the vehicles were covered of the community stopped standstills when traffic with tarps. hearing the train. It became becomes too heavy or As we grew older, our so much a part of daily life when a school bus stops friends met us, and we that the conscious mind to pick up or deliver camped out in Chuck didn’t register the arrival children. Even with all of Mier’s back yard, which or the blaring horn that the changes in this rural was close to the tracks. preceded the snaking line community, the constant We’d set up tents, build a of cars. That wasn’t the throughout the years is the fire and knock around for case with visitors to our train. a while. Eventually, we’d home. My in-laws made My first memories of the settle in for the night, but regular trips to our house trains that ran through our no matter how tired we when Lacey arrived. Our neighborhood came as were or how ready we were house was small, and they my brother and I played for sleep, the continuous rested on a sleeper sofa. outside. The tracks roar of trains not more than Each morning my father- were across the street fifty feet from our campsite in-law swore that he didn’t behind a field and house, kept us awake. sleep at all. The reasons for but we always had an Sometimes, people his insomnia were trains unobstructed view. We’d would dare to challenge he declared sounded as run to the edge of our trains. They’d try to “beat” if they were coming right driveway and watch as the the train in cars. On too through the middle of their train passed. Our hope was many occasions, drivers room. He never got used to that the engineer in the lost the challenge with the noise of trains. engine and the conductor devastating results. One Today, the trains that in the caboose could see tale tells of a car that raced run through Ball Camp are us and return our waves. to the tracks, hit them, more of a nuisance to folks. Seeing special cars was and became airborne. It They run on schedule, but

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Photo by Dan Andrews. Eight Farragut High School athletes celebrate at a signing ceremony with coaches, families and friends at the school’s auditorium Wednesday.

By Ken Lay Letter of Intent. Others at Mars Hill. Blevins will College in Nashville. “I’m excited to have the also noted that he liked Eight Farragut High who signed Wednesday continue his baseball Fullington, a standout chance to play for North the academic environ- School athletes signed included; Chanah Carter career at Bryan College baseball player for the Carolina. I like the coach ment at UNC. He will enroll to continue their respec- (water skier); Sue-Yun Kim in Dayton, Tennessee. Admirals on the 2014 there, Mike Fox. He’s in Chapel Hill as an unde- tive athletic careers in (girls basketball); Natalie Carter, who graduated in Class AAA State Champi- been there a long time. clared major but is leaning college at a ceremony Goetz (girls soccer) and December, will attend the onship Team, committed “The facilities are top- toward pursuing a career in the FHS Auditorium. Sara Zetterberg (rowing). University of Alabama. to play in Chapel Hill short- notch and I look forward in sports management. Baseball players Chase Fullington and Zetter- Kim will play basketball ly after Farragut claimed to playing for a great pro- Zetterberg, who will Fullington and Jake berg will both attend the at Sewanee, Universi- its most recent State Title. gram in a great stadium.” also compete for the Blevins, along with vol- University of North Caro- ty of the South in Geor- “I committed in July,” Fullington, who also Tar Heels on the rowing leyball players Emma Mil- lina. Milstead will head gia while Goetz will con- said Fullington, who is considered offers from team, said that she stead and Sarah Lorick, to Gardner-Webb. Lorick tinue her soccer career one of the top hitters for Ole Miss, Mississippi also appreciated the each signed a National will play college volleyball at Trevecca Nazarene the Admirals this season. State, Duke and Clemson, Continue on page 2

Want to coach at Tennessee? Here’s your chance! By Alex Norman Welton at [email protected]. the football at its highest point. be offered an offensive coordina- head coach for the 2021 season. If you spend any time listen- Yes folks… this is a prime oppor- If you are hired, perhaps you will tor job in the near future at anoth- Over the next ten years you will ing to local sports talk radio you tunity to show that you have what be the guy to get through to Josh er school. When he offers to take win ten Super Bowls. The NFL know that there are hundreds, it takes to make a difference for Malone to harness all that 5-star you with him and make you his will actually force you out of the maybe thousands of people out “Team 119.” talent into someone that has a wide receivers coach you need league because you are simply there that could do a better job Now, you won’t be calling plays breakthrough 2015 season. to jump at that chance! too dominant a force. than Butch Jones and members and probably won’t be doing If you are hired, maybe you Five short years later, when you So you’ll come back to Ten- of his coaching staff at Tennes- much in terms of on field instruc- can find a way to keep Josh have already replaced Azzanni as nessee as head coach in 2031, see. tion, but let’s face facts… you will Smith and Jason Croom and OC and come up with an innova- and immediately lead the Vols to We know this because the be working with the wide receiv- Cody Blanc from getting injured. tive offense that puts up 55 points their first National Championship moment a pass is dropped or a ers. How hard is it to catch a foot- Actually, maybe you can follow a game, you and Sammy Hagar since 1998 with Marshall Man- punt is shanked or another loss ball anyway! the entire wide receiving corps re-make the “I Can’t Drive… 55!” ning throwing touchdown pass is racked up, the callers are the (Just to be clear. I’ll be fairly around campus and be ready to song and video for a new audi- after touchdown pass. Peyton ones that have the answers to sarcastic in this article. Catching surround each player in bubble ence. They debut at the 2020 Manning says that he is proud of why things went so wrong. a football while people are trying wrap so that ACL’s stay untorn, National Championship Game, a his Heisman Trophy winning son, Well guess what… here’s your to hit you so hard your cousin shoulders remain unseparated game your team wins 55-54 on a but that he couldn’t coach him as chance to make a difference! feels the pain would probably be and ribs unbroken. last second two point conversa- well as you did. The other day I was on “the extremely difficult.) Wide Receivers coach and tion in which your top wide receiv- All of this is ready to happen. Twitter” when I saw a posting Tennessee is known as “Wide Passing Game Coordinator Zach er THROWS for the winning score All it takes is that first email to from Football Scoop. Receiver U” and there is a crop of Azzanni will find your talents in to an eligible offensive lineman. Bob Welton. Tennessee: The University of pass catchers on the roster that playing football video games so This innovation will catch Or you can just wait until the Tennessee is seeking to fill a qual- has the potential to add to the impressive that he asks you to the eye of New England Patri- commercial break is over and tell ity control position working with legacy of Willie Gault, Carl Pick- look over the gameplan during ots owner Robert Kraft, who is the sports talk radio host that the receivers. Seeking applicants ens, Peerless Price, Joey Kent, Florida week. Maybe you’ll sug- looking for a replacement for Butch Jones needs to get Mar- who have coached, or served as etc… gest something that no one has Bill Belichick after it was discov- quez North to be more explosive a grad assistant working with, If you are hired, maybe you’ll be figured out and be the reason the ered the Pats were actually using off the snap. receivers in the past. Please the guy that cuts up video clips Vols beat the Gators for the first Nerf footballs during their entire Either way… you are making it send resume and references to to show Von Pearson how he can time in 11 years! dynasty. happen! director of player personnel Bob better use his 6-3 height to reach It’s possible that Azzanni will You will become the Patriots enjoy every season in comfort CANTRELL’S HEAT & AIR SALES • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE Family Business Serving You Over 20 Years 5715 Old Tazewell Pike Cantrell’s 687-2520 Cares PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus April 20, 2015 Hansard inks with Roane State By Ken Lay a ceremony at the Central Hansard, who is primar- Central High School soft- High School Library. “It’s ily a center fielder for the ball player Jordan Hansard great to be moving on and Lady Bobcats but can play took the next step to making I’ve had great support from all three outfield positions, a lifelong dream come true my family and I’ve had some also said that the academ- early last week when she great coaches.” ic environment appealed to signed a National Letter of In Harriman, she’ll join her. She also noted that the Intent to play at Roane State former Lady Bobcat Maleah opportunity to stay close to Community College. Hipsher. The two were team- home was too good to pass “This is big for me mates at Central and Han- up. because I’ve played this sard said she’s looking for- “The curriculum appealed game since I was little and ward to the reunion. to me, especially the scienc- I always wanted to play in “Maleah is there and I es,” said Hansard, who plans college,” said Hansard, love the way that the soft- to major in physical therapy who cemented her commit- ball is run,” Hansard said. with an emphasis on pedi-

ment on Monday, April 13 “I’m glad that Maleah is atrics. “I love being near my Photo by Dan Andrews. at a ceremony attended by there because she’s a great home and my family. Central High School outfielder signs a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Roane her family, coaches team- catcher and the program is “I wanted them to get the State Community College. Pictured with Jordan are parents Chris and Pam Hansard mates and other friends in really well-run.” chance to see me play.” and Roane State coach Sue Niemi. Hart may not be on Serrano’s side in difficult times

Dave Hart has and was happy a problem. to feel simply But Dave wanted. Serrano has a Hart had bigger problem. plenty of good Serrano, in his reasons to sup- fourth season By Steve port Cuonzo but as baseball Williams decided to take coach at Tennessee, is the easy way out, instead in danger of seeing his of going to bat for the

ball club fail to make coach against a portion Photo by Dan Andrews. SEC tournament for the of the fan base that still Campbell County center fielder Brandon Miller swings at a third strike from Central reliever Alex Haynes. Miller was third time. Last year, Ser- longed for Bruce Pearl one of six strikeout victims for Haynes, who threw two scoreless innings and helped the Bobcats seal a 6-3 win over the rano’s Vols barely made and signed a petition to Cougars. the post-season field and let the world know. were eliminated in the After letting a good man first round. go, Hart hired Donnie Tyn- Making matters worse dall, and we know how for Serrano is the fact that that turned out. Big inning propels Central he was not hired by Hart. Hart was lucky to end Interim athletic director up with Butch Jones and Joan Cronan selected Rick Barnes. Serrano before Hart took Serrano may not be so to baseball win over as UT’s full-time AD. lucky in keeping his job. A coach always feels a Like Cuonzo, Serra- By Ken Lay “I think we thought that we were pitcher Tate McGhee opened the little safer -- when things no may be a good man, Central High School’s baseball just come out and win this game,” frame with a double and later scored are going tough – if he’s but unlike Cuonzo, his team used a big inning to nab a come- Central coach Matt Byrd said. “This when Virgil White singled. working for a boss who results haven’t been good back victory Tuesday night. was a tough game for us and I knew McGhee also had a stellar first gave him the job in the enough at this point. The Bobcats entered the bottom of that it would be because they’re well- three innings on the mound as he first place. Four seasons is long the fifth facing a 3-1 deficit against coached.” retired the first nine Central hitters In most cases, it also enough to see if Serra- District 3-AAA rival Campbell County The Bobcats may have won the he faced. seems to be much easier no can cut it. The second and plated four runs to take a 5-3 game, but early on they struggled. The Bobcats (17-6, 6-4) threat- for the athletic director to half of season No. 4 is lead and went on to nab a 5-3 win Campbell County (6-14 overall, 0-6 ened to score in the fourth but left fire an employee who was just underway, so it’s not over the Cougars on Bud Bales Field in the district) scored a run in the the bases loaded and came up empty hired by someone else. a lost cause, yet. After at Tommy Schumpert Park. top of the first inning. CCHS starting Continue on page 4 I can just hear Hart all, Tennessee only has now: to finish 12th out of 14 “Don’t look at me. I teams to get to Hoover. didn’t bring him here.” As all coaches deserve, The small sampling of and the players even Eight FHS athletes sign Hart’s hiring and firing more so, let the season ways indicates he might play out. take such a stand. Former There doesn’t seem AD Mike Hamilton hired to be as much heat on Derek Dooley and Cuonzo Serrano as there was on college offers Martin. Hart fired Dooley Martin, so that’s to Ser- Cont. from page 1 basketball for the Lady Milstead, an undisput- for me,” said Kim, “You and Martin left feeling rano’s advantage. academic environment at Admirals, signed at the ed leader for the Lady could just tell that they unwanted. Serrano didn’t come North Carolina. University of Alabama to Admirals, will play at Gard- were a close-knit team. Hart might have pre- here following a tough “It’s always been my compete for the Crim- ner-Webb while Lorick “”I’m three hours away, tended he wanted Dooley act. While Cuonzo fol- dream school,” said son Tide’s water skiing will go on to Mars Hill. so I’m just a phone call or to succeed as football lowed Pearl, Serrano Zetterberg, a former FHS team. Her sister Brie, “I’m really excited,” Mil- a text away. It’s a really coach, but he probably followed Todd Raleigh. swimmer, who will major who played basketball stead said. “I really con- easy drive and the aca- had made up his mind That should have been in history with hopes of at Hardin Valley Acade- nected with the coach demics there were up to cut him loose before to Serrano’s advantage, becoming a high school my, is also water skiing and I loved the campus. to my parents’ expec- the team got off the field too. But so far, it hasn’t teacher. “I’ve always for the Crimson Tide. “I wanted to be close tations and that was at Vanderbilt after that been. wanted to go to UNC. I like “My sister is a fresh- enough to home so my important to me.” embarrassing 41-18 loss Still, some UT base- the academics there.” man there and she’s a family could come and see Meanwhile Goetz, in 2012. ball fans are so victory She received a rowing big reason why I chose my games but I wanted who starred in soccer The case of Cuonzo starved, they’ve changed scholarship offer from the to go there,” Chanah to be far enough away so at Farragut, chose Martin should make Ser- how they used to feel Tar Heels despite being said. “I’m excited and I could live on my own.” Trevecca because she rano sweat more than and long for the days of involved in the sport for a I’ve always had the sup- Like her high school wanted to continue to anything. former longtime skipper little more than two years. port and God has blessed teammate, Lorick wanted pursue her sport. Cuonzo led his third Rod Delmonico. “I picked it {rowing] up me in this sport.” to be close to home. “I didn’t really pick the team to a Sweet Six- I can just hear Hart pretty quickly,” Zetter- Milstead and Lorick “I fell in love with school because it was teen run but still was now: berg said. “I swam for both played key roles for Mars Hill,” she said. “My close to home,” said “lowballed” by Hart in a “We can’t bring back Farragut for two years the Lady Admirals volley- family can come to my Goetz, who will play col- new contract offer. Feel- Delmonico. UT doesn’t and then I decided that I ball team. Farragut went games. We will play con- legiately in Nashville and ing underappreciated, bring back coaches. But wanted to try something 54-4 in 2014 and reached ference games against enroll as a biology major. Martin went all the way what about Phil Garner? different. I lettered for the Class AAA State Carson-Newman, LMU “I’ve played soccer all my across the country to I wonder if he would be two years in swimming Championship Match. and Lenoir-Rhyne. life and I wanted to get a accept California’s offer, interested.” but I’m glad I switched.” Both will play college vol- “Those schools are chance to play in college.” Carter, who once played leyball next season. all close and I really Blevins, who was one want my family to get of two baseball play- to see me play.” ers to sign Wednesday, Milstead and Lorick said he chose Bryan will both major in exer- College because he cise science. enjoyed being around the Kim, a two-year start- school’s coaching staff. er for the Lady Admi- “I just loved the staff,” rals basketball team, he said. “I wanted to said she chose to play be close to home. This 3¢ off a gallon of gas up to $1 (40 gallon limit), for Sewanee because shows that all of my hard when you buy a fountain, ICEE, The Best Gourmet it was a small school. work has paid off.” coffee and cappucinno (3¢ off for Bag of Ice or “It’s a small Division III Carwash) school and it was perfect PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus April 20, 2015 April 20, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Idea by dad sparked GCA’s Elwood to state discus title and more By Steve Williams Elwood has the top mark (153-7) in A suggestion by his dad led to Rhett Tennessee for Class A-AA discus throw- Elwood throwing the discus when ers, as of April 16, according to Ten- he was in the 8th grade three years nessee Runner’s state rankings. ago. The idea eventually blossomed He uses a lot of plyometrics in into a TSSAA state championship. his training, and explosion exer- Rhett was skeptical of Robert cises for his chest and legs, which Elwood’s recommendation at first. also help him in football. “I took it as a joke, and then On the same afternoon he set I went out there and start- a new PR in the shot put, Elwood ed doing really well,” recalled scratched in the discus. Rhett, now a junior at Grace Chris- “But,” he said, “things are tian Academy. “I didn’t expect it going well. I’m really torquing it at all. I’ve loved it ever since.” out there. I look to get to 170 feet Elwood won the Class A-AA state by the end of the season.” title last year with a throw of 156 feet, Rhett, however, later admitted he 11 inches, becoming GCA’s first-ev- has been in a “slump” in the discus er state champion in any sport. event the past couple of weeks. Dad’s idea not only took roots in While he has thrown 170 feet in prac- the discus, it is budding into other tice, he hasn’t reached that dis- field events and more for his son. tance in a meet. This time last year, Rhett started training in the shot he had thrown 166-5 – still his PR. put last summer and was excit- In the Sea Ray Relays at UT on April ed after improving his PR (person- 9, the state high school record in the al record) by two feet with a heave of discus event – the oldest of all the 46-6 in a meet at Karns last week. state marks – was erased by Gallatin’s “I just have a passion for Brett Neelly when he threw 189-1. field events,” said Rhett. “We think Rhett has the poten- The 6-3, 225-pounder, an all-dis- tial of doing that as well,” said trict performer as a defensive end Grace Christian head coach Mike and tight end on the Rams’ football Barlow. “He’s got another year, team, also plans to compete in the so we’re excited about that.” decathlon next year as a senior. Barlow’s confidence in Elwood is “I will have to learn how to pole based on Rhett’s “attitude” as well vault, triple jump and hurdle,” he as his physical attributes, he said. said, sounding very much like he The KIL meet includes all high schools looked forward to the challenge. in Knox County, including Division I Peaking even a little further into Class AAA, A-AA and Division II mem- the future, Rhett said he would like to bers. Elwood mentioned Halls’ Cole throw the hammer in college. That’s Patterson, in particular, as one com- one of the oldest Olympic events, petitor he respects and looks forward and basically consists of a 3-foot to throwing against in the shot put. chain attached to a 12-pound ball. Patterson has the top mark for KIL For now, however, Elwood is con- shot putters this season, having posted centrating on the discus and shot put a 56-2¼ effort in the Sea Ray Relays. events and is looking forward to com- “I love going to the KIL every Rhett Elwood just started throwing the shot last summer, but the Grace Christian peting in the annual Knoxville Inter- year,” said Elwood. “It’s very inter- Academy junior is making great strides in the event. scholastic League meet next week esting and fun to do. But the (April 27-28) at Hardin Valley Academy. state meet is my main focus.”

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By Steve Williams Barlow recalled. Mike Barlow is on the starting Barlow bounced back to win line again. the 440 in 47.7 and the 220 in After leading Bearden High to 21.8. a TSSAA state track and field The Bulldogs also got victories championship 40 years ago, from Louie Delorenzo in the mile Barlow is in his first season as run (4:18.7) and Tommy Gouffon head coach of Grace Christian in the discus throw (171-8½). Academy’s relatively new pro- Their 2-mile relay team of Steve gram. Prince, Allen Dance, Jim Sey- “Those were exciting track mour and Ronnie Brock con- times back then, with the 1975 tributed two points with a fourth state championship at Bearden,” place finish. said Barlow. “I was excited to be Barlow still has fond memo- part of that. ries of competing in KIL meets “It’s just as exciting today to and against good East Tennes- see what the kids are doing. We see competition from Kingsport are very happy to still be part Dobyns-Bennett. of track and field, and I thank “My biggest memories are the the good Lord for being able to ones of the teammates I had coach these kids.” back then, culminating with Barlow was an assistant the state championship as the coach at Christian Academy of greatest memory,” he said. Knoxville for a couple of seasons Bearden’s girls, also region before coming to GCA. He says champs that year, tied for sixth he and Gillian Johnson, former place at the state as Holly War- distance runner at Karns who lick, current UT women’s bas- also ran at Milligan College, are ketball coach, won the 440 in a working closely together with record time of 58.0. the Grace program. Barlow, who also played foot- “I’m working with the sprinters ball at Bearden, was highly up to the half-mile,” said Barlow, recruited. He said he received who went on to become a sev- 14 offers for “full rides.” Other en-time indoor and outdoor All- schools he considered most American as a sprinter and hur- were Alabama, Florida, Clem- dler for Coach Stan Huntsman son and Furman, which had an at the University of Tennessee excellent sprint coach. (1976-80). He also ran legs on “At that time, if you ran track, the Vols’ national champion mile UT was where to go,” he said. relay and distance medley relay “They had a great program. If teams. you played basketball, you went Bob LeSueur coached to UCLA. If you wanted to play Bearden in 1975. Prior to the football, you went to Alabama. state meet, Central’s David “I just about made the deci- Emory, 17-year veteran track sion to play football at Alabama. coach at that time, was quoted I had a scholarship offer to play as saying: “Bearden has the there. My dad really wanted me best overall team I’ve ever seen to play football in college.” since I started coaching.” Barlow was a running back Bearden totaled 30 points in and defensive back for the Bull- Forty years ago, Bearden sprinter the state meet at Nashville Over- dogs, playing as a sophomore Mike Barlow led the Bulldogs to the ton. Memphis Washington fin- for Coach Jim Smelcher and TSSAA state championship. ished second with 19 points. his last two seasons for Bobby Barlow was the meet’s top Gratz. He missed his last four point-getter with 16 points. He games with a broken ankle. Mike Barlow is in his first season took second in the 100-yard Later in life, Barlow owned as Grace Christian Academy’s head dash, running a 9.8 to Michael Precision Seating Company. coach in track and field. Harris of Memphis Northside, He sold that business and now who was clocked in 9.7. works in sales with Renewal by “I false started and had to Andersen, a windows installa- hold myself back in the restart,” tion and remodeling company. Big inning propels Central to baseball win Cont. from page 2 lead off the inning. Camp- the fourth inning. Catch- Central finally took the from Cooper. came in and did a good job when McGhee got Central’s bell County extended its er Jackson Greer opened lead in the fifth. In that Bobcats’ reliever Andrew they played well and they Bass Cooper to fly out to advantage to 3-0 when an the frame with a double frame, Greer had an RBI Biddle, who got the win, had nothing to lose.” end the frame. error by Central allowed and came home on a sac- double. Clark had a two-run gave way to Haynes in the Byrd also lauded the Meanwhile, the Cougars Max Farris to score. Farris rifice fly by Bradley Clark. double and Alex Haynes sixth. Haynes responded by effort he received from plated a run in the third. had a one-out double Central, however, squan- drove in a run with a sacri- striking out six (and walk- Haynes on the mound. CCHS took a 2-0 lead when before coming home with dered a chance to tie the fice fly to give the Bobcats ing two) over the final two “This is the first time that an RBI single from short- the Cougars’ third run. contest when it stranded a 5-3 lead. innings. we brought him in in relief stop Matt Ogden scored The Bobcats got on the a pair of runners in scoring Central got another run “Hats off to Campbell since I’ve been here and he McGhee, who singled to board in the bottom of position. in the sixth on an RBI single County,” Byrd said. “They stepped up,” Byrd said.

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and our chickens are smart because of the school of evil. I also prefer Newspapers enough for birds. My dog hard knocks. Life’s lessons It seems that pat- to on-line publications. I Jack is smart enough to more than balance losses terns have surfaced in realize that those like me chase squirrels and find of quickness in our think- my thoughts and writing. are giving way to the new his supper bowl which I fill ing. I can testify that I had This is not unprecedent- order, and soon all news- with nourishing victuals. a reasonably quick mind as ed because I have done papers will be on the Net Humans are another order a twenty-something, and I connected essays before. rather than in print. The of life. Our greatest survival received a good education. I once did a three part world is changing rapidly advantage is our ability to However, I had little wisdom travelogue describing my forcing me to also publish reason. I see this attribute then. I just hope our millen- “bucket trip” to the Adri- my new book in an elec- as a gift from God (read nials and X generation folks atic. Other series have tronic version for those Isaiah 1:18) who longs to figure it out before they vote focused on medical issues with Kindles and such. “reason” with us. more disasters into office. such as aspects of a doc- April 15th 2015 was Scientists believe other Dualism is an ancient tor’s examination. Perhaps especially exciting for me Miracles animals think, but reason- concept of opposites. In I just need more space in not because I saw the first ing is of a higher order. We fact, I think it is a funda- the Focus to elaborate and lightening bug or because I love rainy spring days, tempered by experience, hear much these days from mental relationship of all connect my thoughts. Nah! it was tax day. On the 15th and still whisper the child- more wisely. luminaries like Bill Gates things. If I can imagine I believe longer stories are my book was published and hood rhyme, “April show- I’ve been watching who worries that “think- anything, I can conceive not in style in our culture of a box of them arrived at my ers bring May flowers.” Of a young cardinal at my ing” robots will become a of its opposite. Consider headlines, sound bites and home! Now, I can shame- course if you’re having a window. She seems to be threat to humans. Stephen these examples of oppo- fast food. lessly promote this fruit of picnic or a garden wedding fascinated with me or at Hawking recently said that sites: up/down; left/right; Physics and philosophy my labors. you’d wish for a sunny day, least the inner space she artificial intelligence “could matter/anti-matter; yin/ have been my focus lately. I don’t have Simon and but without rain and water, can’t enter. In an instinc- spell the end of the human yang. I can even conceive Both disciplines seek Schuster behind me, just life as we understand it tual or “mindless” fashion race.” With so much wrong of an absolute good I call wisdom. Nothing is more the Knoxville Focus who could not exist. So, I’m she keeps flying against in the world, I’m not threat- God. And I can conceptual- emblematic of applied will co-host my book sign- glad for the restoring and the window she can’t see, ened by technology, arti- ize the opposite of good we physics than my iPhone. ing party at First United refreshing rain that pro- understand or traverse. I ficial intelligence or bird- humans refer to as evil. We The ability to interact with Methodist Church, 3316 duces springtime’s green feel sorry for the beauti- brains, except those in even personify the opposite the Net and satisfy my curi- Kingston Pike on Sunday of new life. ful red male cardinal who Washington. of God as the Devil. osity is wondrous. During afternoon May 17th from I’m no longer youthful, but watches from a nearby bush You may be surprised to During the Babylonian the day I depend on my 3-5:30. Come and join us I continue to grow, at least as his paramour seeks the learn that human intellec- captivity, the monotheistic hand held computer to on a sunny – I hope – spring in knowledge and hope- unattainable rather than tual quickness peaks in our ancient Hebrews encoun- keep me informed and help afternoon at my Church’s fully in wisdom. I acquired him. Perhaps we humans twenties, and then declines tered the notion of dual- me connect and care for beautiful covered Pavilion a head full of facts in my sometimes chart courses thereafter. Many new theo- ism. The eastern religion of my patients. However, at on the Tennessee River years of formal education outside our destinies as ries or discoveries occur in Zoroastrianism was preva- night I still love the feel of across from the old UT agri- which I eventually orga- well. We have chickens on the fertile minds of youth lent in ancient Babylon, and a book in my hand. I like to cultural farm. Have some nized into a compendium our small farm and the pro- rather than in more “sea- imagined a cosmic struggle make margin notes when lemonade, get a signed col- of workable knowledge verbial “birdbrain” certainly soned citizens.” However, between good and bad. The I’m reading something sub- lection of my essays and by the end of my medical applies to them, and per- don’t despair. Those of us in generational enslavement stantial, though unasham- savor a day the Lord hath training. However, I wasn’t haps the young cardinal as middle age or more may not of the Hebrews came to be edly, I also read for fun. Sci- made. very wise then. Now, as I well. I hope she eventually discover the physics of rel- understood as not the work ence fiction is my “trash” You may email Dr. Ferguson continue adding to my data figures things out. ativity or quantum mechan- of God, but actually the reading rather than Nora at [email protected] base, I use knowledge, I suspect the cardinal ics, but we are wiser now work of God’s opponent, Roberts. Street Hope TN fighting DMST By Focus Staff Street Hope Street Grace to Street Hope TN. TN Executive What do you know about It was immediately clear that Director DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Julie Sanders has passion for Julie Sanders Trafficking)? It may surprise you fighting DMST. She took a cir- presents to know that in Knox County cuitous route to east Tennes- awareness to the average age of a child see. She was an elementa- students at involved in sex trafficking is ry school teacher in Ohio and Bearden High age13. The most active coun- Pennsylvania, a college profes- School. ties in Tennessee are Knox, sor at Cedarville University in Coffee, Davidson, and Shelby. Cedarville, Ohio, an accredited, Recently, The Knoxville Focus Christ-centered, Baptist univer- interviewed Julie Sanders, exec- sity of arts, sciences, profes- utive director of Street Hope sional, and graduate programs. TN, an organization formed From that she was a mis- from a group of churches sionary in the Philippines. This across Knoxville to learn about was where she got a full expo- the trafficking of children in sure to sex trafficking. In 2004 Tennessee and the nation. she and her husband came to Street Hope TN got its start West Park Baptist Church. Julie after learning from Street Grace Sanders is married and mother of Atlanta about DMST and the of two children. She became “urgent need for a faith-driven executive director of Street response,” said Sanders. Three Hope TN in September 2014. years ago this summer, Street Street Hope TN has Hope TN changed its name three primary goals: from Fresh Grace, a spinoff of Continued on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus April 20, 2015

Street Hope TN fighting DMST Continued from page 1 • Training opportunities for people to be able to effectively combat DMST: Recent- ly they held three training classes at Bearden High School; held meetings with “Truck Stop Ministries,” groups of chap- lains at two primary stops in Knox County,

Photo by Dan Andrews. at Watt Road and Strawberry Plains exits; and engaged with individuals about sex A Starry Night. It was a Van Gogh-inspired evening of elegance, with a heavy dose of “fun party atmosphere” trafficking and how to get involved. mixed in at the Gresham Foundations annual Spring Soiree on Saturday, April 11. “A Starry Night” was held • Making Connections: Formally partnering at the Knoxville Museum of Art, where Gresham supporters enjoyed Judge Tim Irwin’s band – The Chillbillies, with people in organizations, such as Emer- dancing, and delicious food and beverages. There was a Silent Auction and a real auction, featuring Fountain ald Youth Foundation, Boys and Girls clubs, City Auction’s Hobie Humphrey and Greg Lawson. and Hosea’s Heart, an organization that spe- cifically deals with women in the sex industry. • Engaging individuals: educating individuals about sex trafficking and how to get involved. “There are several ways that indi- of which were acquired over the entire life be an offering to you.” viduals, groups, and organizations can years. I’m thankful that I didn’t Every day there is a thought- learn about DMST,” says Sanders. have to get new knees..... ful paragraph which says in few Here are some links that Sanders rec- yet. I pray, however, that this words what I am feeling, much ommends for learning about DMST: old heart will last a few more better than I can express. (TBI) Tennessee Bureau of Investigation years, I’m a little leery about On TV I see many miraculous 2013 Follow-up report to the 2011 Study: getting a new one of those. stories of wounded soldiers, dis- http://www.tbi.tn.gov/tn_crime_stats/publica- My niece last Christ- abled persons, even little children tions/Digital%20Version%20County%20Profile%20 mas gave me a beauti- who are able to live nearly normal 2011%20TN%20HST%20followup%2014Jan14.pdf ful book called, “My Daily lives because of artificial feet, The 2013 Tennessee Report Card In Psalms 139: 14 it is noted that Psalms and Prayers.” Let me legs, hands and other body parts. http://ithastostop.com/PIC_RC_2013_TN.pdf David said, “I will praise thee: for I give you the paragraph that was Which brings to my mind that God Readers of this article may also download a copy am fearfully and wonderfully made; written for last February 1st. is still making sure we are “wonder- of the Street Hope TN Legislative Update 2014 here. marvelous are thy works; and “Along with the psalmist Lord, I fully made”! How great Thou art! http://www.streethopetn.org/wp- that my soul knoweth right well.” thank you. You have blessed my Thought for the day: We learn content/uploads/2015/01/Street- What beautiful words, but, sad life richly, and I live each day in as much from sorrow as from Hope-LegUpdate-11.24.141.pdf to say, the ending doesn’t always gratitude. Each breath I take is a joy, as much from illness as On Tuesday, February 24, 2015, Sen. Corker turn out that way. Due to modern gift from you. Each move I make from health, from handicaps introduced bipartisan legislation to help eliminate technology, I, as an octogenarian, stems from the power you bestow. as from advantage, and indeed slavery and human trafficking around the globe. am proof that our bodies can be All I am and all I have belong to perhaps more. Pearl Bbuck http://www.corker.senate.gov/public/index. “made over” to a certain extent. you. Accept the expressions of my Send comments to: rose- cfm/end-modern-slavery-initiative-act I have “new hearing ability,” “new heart as songs of praise to you, [email protected] or call 865- There will be a Street Hope TN prayer gathering seeing ability”, and “new teeth” all my great and loving Lord. Let my 748-4717. Thank you. at Charis in Action Ministries, 7212 Oak Ridge Hwy. at 7 p.m. For more information call 865-851-8035. The God of Our Salvation When the Bible our sinful desires the New Testament (ten ways. The devil is not we are objects of God’s I was getting in trouble speaks of the ( E p h e s i a n s references by Paul to Satan omnipresent like God. wrath. I encountered my all the time. I began to “sinful nature” or 2:1-3). Whatever and eight to the devil), God and the devil are not mom and dad’s wrath at feel worthless. That is a “flesh” (sarx – in they wanted, but the devil’s standing cosmic equals wrestling times growing up. It wasn’t lie. No one is worthless. Greek), it means we indulged. It is limited. The danger for power. The devil tried uncontrolled outbursts of Even the vilest of sinners God is left out is fairly easy to here is that the more we to thwart God’s plan, but anger. It was controlled, is not worthless. Each of the picture, blame our sin on emphasize the devil, the he couldn’t do it then nor but it was wrath and it person has redeeming By Mark and when this someone else. less we emphasize human can he do it now. wasn’t pleasant on my value. God’s love never Brackney, happens, desires The comedian, depravity. It is a way for us Satan tempts people, end, or should I say my runs out and is available Minister of the take over. These Flip Wilson, coined to escape the blame. but we make the decision. tail end. But I’m thankful even to the most unloving Arlington Church desires grow and of Christ the phrase, “The The New Testament We are the ones who make for that. Due to their of humanity. they must be devil made me do shows us that it is not the choice, just like Adam love for me, they couldn’t Salvation is a gift we satisfied. In the old life, it.” Interestingly, the Bible the devil for which we and Eve in the Garden; let my disobedience go didn’t do anything to the old age, we lived by talks more about human need a solution. Our own so we each have chosen without notice. God is deserve. By grace we sin than the devil being individual sin and this to follow our own desires no different. He has a have been saved (Eph. the cause for evil in the evil age are the problem. and society has applauded constant displeasure and 2:8). And we are saved world. Only three times in Satan is definitely a threat, that choice. Due to this reaction against sin. to do good works (Eph. the Old Testament is the but we must guard against choice, God’s wrath is the Human beings by nature 2:10). Living a godly life devil mentioned. There getting too wrapped up consequence. are sinful in this old age. is possible by God’s Spirit are more references in in discussion over his Because of our sin, No one can escape sin. whom lives in the believer. But the idea of total We are members of Christ. depravity does not mean We have a new identity. we are worthless. All are Thank you God for your gift created in the image of of salvation! God. I remember a time as a youth that it seemed like I couldn’t do anything right.

PRAYER GATHERING Tuesday, April 21 7 pm - 8 pm at Charis in Action 7212 Oak Ridge Highway

Street Hope and streethopetn.org Creating awareness of trafficking of children in TN and across the nation PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus April 20, 2015 April 20, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Georgia and Johnny Johnson Celebrate 50 Golden Years!

One look at Halls. On dis- these ladies made me the anniver- play was Geor- think back to when I first sary invita- gia’s beauti- met them. As a child, tion unlocked a ful wedding I was delighted when treasure-trove gown which Georgia Ann (named for of memories, was made her father, George, and taking me back by her sister mother, Anna) brought to the time our and matron of friends home with her. father’s young- honor, Kath- Our family lived direct- By Ralphine Major est sister was ralphine3@yahoo. erine Major ly across the road, and married. com Ward. Kath- I stayed right on the Georgia Major erine made heels of the “big” girls. and Johnny Johnson several of the brides- Johnny spent most of met at C. M. McClung maids’ dresses, including his career in sales with & Company where they mine. They were pretty Creswell Office Supply, both worked. On April pink satin! There was Acuff Office Supply, and • Training opportunities for people to be 3, 1965, they were mar- also an original copy of Evans Office Supply. In able to effectively combat DMST: Recent- ried at Fairview Baptist “The Grist,” McClung’s 2000, he established ly they held three training classes at Church in Corryton. I employee newsletter, Johnny Johnson Clean- Bearden High School; held meetings with was a junior bridesmaid. with the couple’s wed- ing Service and worked “Truck Stop Ministries,” groups of chap- Weeks before the wed- ding photograph. On at several locations for lains at two primary stops in Knox County, ding, our father was hos- hand was Eddie Osborne, the United States Postal at Watt Road and Strawberry Plains exits; pitalized with a heart a co-worker and master Service until he retired and engaged with individuals about sex condition. The late Ron pianist who provided the in 2008. For more than Picture of Johnny and Georgia Johnson provided by John Johnson trafficking and how to get involved. Warwick’s black-and- music for the wedding. twenty years, Geor- • Making Connections: Formally partnering white photograph of the Several of Georgia’s high gia worked for promi- with people in organizations, such as Emer- wedding party became school classmates came- nent Halls Optometrist after eleven years. It was with their three adult chil- Gibbs Community except ald Youth Foundation, Boys and Girls clubs, my parents’ only link --many from out of town- Dr. Dennis Crowe. She fitting that B&G catered dren and their spouses--- Elizabeth, who lives in and Hosea’s Heart, an organization that spe- to the family wedding --to help celebrate the teamed up with Betty the golden event with a Kim (Mark) Karnes, John Georgia. The Johnsons cifically deals with women in the sex industry. they could not attend. joyful day. They includ- Henry to form B&G Cater- gorgeous anniversary (Vanessa) Johnson, and are proud grandparents • Engaging individuals: educating individuals Georgia and Johnny cel- ed Wanda Shaver Wil- ing located in the Gibbs cake, punch, and tables Elizabeth (Billy) Johnson. to six precious grandchil- about sex trafficking and how to get involved. ebrated their golden day liams, Dorothy Stormer Community and eventu- full of mints, nuts, and Georgia and all three dren---Nicole, Cora, Sara, “There are several ways that indi- with family and friends Prater, Barbara Idol Sand- ally worked in the busi- lots of delicious fruits! children graduated from Bailey, Jesse, and Jack. viduals, groups, and organizations can on Sunday, April 12, at ers, and Janice White ness full-time. Georgia These days the John- Gibbs High School, and learn about DMST,” says Sanders. Salem Baptist Church in Kivett. One glimpse of retired from B&G in 2004 sons enjoy spending time all of them still live in the Here are some links that Sanders rec- ommends for learning about DMST: (TBI) Tennessee Bureau of Investigation 2013 Follow-up report to the 2011 Study: http://www.tbi.tn.gov/tn_crime_stats/publica- UT Veterinary College tions/Digital%20Version%20County%20Profile%20 2011%20TN%20HST%20followup%2014Jan14.pdf The 2013 Tennessee Report Card Offers Conference for http://ithastostop.com/PIC_RC_2013_TN.pdf Readers of this article may also download a copy of the Street Hope TN Legislative Update 2014 here. Backyard Chicken Owners http://www.streethopetn.org/wp- content/uploads/2015/01/Street- An Opportunity for Hope-LegUpdate-11.24.141.pdf Backyard Poultry Medicine and On Tuesday, February 24, 2015, Sen. Corker Experienced or New Surgery: A guide for Veterinary introduced bipartisan legislation to help eliminate Chicken Owners Practitioners. slavery and human trafficking around the globe. Speakers include board-certified http://www.corker.senate.gov/public/index. The University of Tennessee faculty of the veterinary college. cfm/end-modern-slavery-initiative-act College of Veterinary Medicine Topics include basic chicken care, There will be a Street Hope TN prayer gathering (UTCVM) will host “Backyard Chicken biosecurity, common diseases, at Charis in Action Ministries, 7212 Oak Ridge Hwy. Owners’ Seminar” on Saturday, parasites and egg handling. at 7 p.m. For more information call 865-851-8035. May 2, 2015. The seminar begins The cost for the seminar is $38 at 8 a.m. and lasts until 4:15 p.m. for adults and $18 for children The conference will be held in younger than 18 years. This fee Hollingsworth Auditorium in the covers lunch and refreshments. Ellington Plant Sciences Building on Visit https://vetmed.tennessee. the UT agricultural campus on E.J. edu/ce to download a brochure Chapman Drive. A tour of the Avian and registration form or to register Ward at the UT Veterinary Medical online. Advance registration by Center will be held immediately April 24 is requested to ensure following the seminar. adequate food and supplies. The The seminar is designed for those cost increases to $40 and $20 who have owned chickens for years for on-site registration. For more or are new to raising chickens. information email [email protected], Dr. Cheryl Greenacre, a UTCVM or call (865)974-7264. professor and specialist in avian One of 28 accredited veterinary and exotic companion mammals, is colleges in the United States, the excited about the seminar. “This is a UT College of Veterinary Medicine unique opportunity to meet experts educates students in the art and in all aspects of chicken care from science of veterinary medicine infectious diseases to showing and related biomedical sciences, poultry.” Greenacre is the current promotes scientific research and president of the Association of Avian enhances human and animal well- Veterinarians and recently published being.

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Come by for a visit! 3000 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 865-249-6166 PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus April 20, 2015 ANNOUNCEMENTS Halls Republican Club May 2 at 2:00 p.m. 2574, or Gerry Segroves, the opportunity to meet with The Halls Republican Club The cemetery is locat- 865-523-7284. the artists and learn what will meet on Monday, April ed at 305 South Kyle Spring Art Show inspires their work. The 20. 2015; fellowship and Street. For more informa- An exhibit featuring new exhibit continues on Satur- snacks will be from 6:00- tion please contact Joe Ste- art pieces by members of day, May 2 from 10 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and the meeting phens at JoeStephens10@ the Art Guild of Tellico Vil- 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 will follow at 7 p.m. hotmail.com. lage (AGTV) will take place from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There is The meeting will take Lincoln Dinner May 1 – May 3 at the Tellico no charge for the public to Fruit, Wild Rice and place at the Boys & Girls The Annual Knox County Village Community Church, attend the opening recep- Club of Halls/Powell, locat- GOP Lincoln Dinner located at 130 Chota Center tion or the exhibition. Spinach Salad ed at 1819 Dry Gap Pike has been scheduled for in Loudon, Tennessee. All Used book sale 6 cups fresh spinach, torn just off of East Emory Road, Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m., artists, aspiring artists and Friends of Sevier County 2 cups cooled, cooked wild rice across from Brickey-Mc- at Rothchild’s Conference art enthusiasts are invited Library System is spon- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved Cloud Elementary School. Center, with guest speaker to attend. soring a used book sale 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds Rachel Cross, who is with Haley Barbour. He served Visitors will be treated Wednesday, April 22 1/4 cup white balsamic or cider vinegar Americans for Prosperity, two terms as the Gover- to over 175 original works through Saturday, April 25 1/4 cup olive oil will be giving us information nor of Mississippi and six in a wide variety of medi- at King Family Library, 408 1 tablespoon honey on that group and what her years as the Chairman of ums, showcasing the many High Street, Sevierville. 2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil plans are to work with the the Republican National talents of new and veter- Most books cost $1 or 1/4 teaspoon salt Republican Party. Hannah Committee. an guild artists. Both two less. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Freeland, who is from Teen- NAMI Knoxville Workshops dimensional and three 6 p.m. Wednesday and 1 cup raspberries Pact, will be speaking about If someone in your family dimensional artwork will be Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned the camp and her fundrais- has a mental illness, the on display – from painting, Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 In a large salad bowl combine spinach, rice, grapes, ing efforts. nonprofit NAMI Knoxville drawing and photography to p.m. Saturday. and sunflower seeds. For dressing, in a screw-top jar Historic Cemetery Tour (National Alliance on Mental sculpture, jewelry, pottery Many categories of fic- combine vinegtar, oil, honey, basil, salt and pepper. Knox County Potter’s Illness) wants you to know and fabric art. tion, non-fiction, children’s Cover and shake well. Pour atop spinach mxture; Field was established as a that you are not alone, that The show will open with a books, DVDs, VHSs and toss to coat. proprietary cemetery before you can cope and move for- reception on Friday, May 1 magazines are on sale. For Gently fold in raspberries and orange sections. the Civil War. A number of ward. from 7-9 p.m. Refreshments more information call King Serve immediately. plots were sold before the It does this via With and live music enhance the Family Library at 865-453- cemetery became bank- Hope in Mind, a free eight- evening while guests have 3532. rupt, and Knox County part course for families bought the remaining space and friends of people with to be used as an indigent mental illness. The work- cemetery. shops will be held in Confer- Burials ceased in the mid- ence Room A at St. James CLASSIFIEDS 1930s as the cemetery had Episcopal Church, 1101 N. reached capacity. 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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE Estate of Estate of Evelyn T. Carter Ioma C. Patty DoCkET NumbEr 76117-3 Sale at public auction will be on May 4, 2015 on or about 11:00AM Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of April, 2015, let- DoCkET NumbEr 75548-1 ters testamentary in respect of the Estate of Evelyn T. Carter Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of local time, at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- who died Feb 10, 2015, were issued the undersigned by march, 2015, letters testamentary in respect of the nessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Estate of Ioma C. Patty who died Sep 6, 2014, were County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by GREGORY S TREN- having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Mas- of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Ten- ThAM AND TRACY J TRENThAM, to NORMAN B. JACKSON, Trustee, ter of the above named court on or before the earlier of the nessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, on January 25, 2005, as instrument No. 200502040061830 in the real dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be having claims, matured or unmatured, against his forever barred. or her estate are required to file the same with the property records of Knox County Register's Office, Tennessee. (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publica- Clerk and Master of the above named court on or Owner of Debt: GOlDMAN SAChS MORTGAGE COMPANY tion of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first pub- (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. The following real estate located in Knox County, Tennessee, will be lication; or (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an publication of this notice if the creditor received encumbrances of record: actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor re- an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least ceived the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) ThE REAl PROPERTY DESCRiBED AS FOllOWS: SiTuATED iN ThE to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1) (A); or months from the date of this first publication; or SiXTh (6Th) CiVil DiSTRiCT OF KNOX COuNTY, TENNESSEE, WiTh- (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor re- (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death OuT ThE CORPORATE liMiTS OF ANY MuNiCiPAliTY, BEiNG A This the 1 day of April, 2015 ceived an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less TRACT OF lAND lYiNG ON ThE NORThEAST RiGhT-OF-WAY OF hill Estate of Evelyn T. Carter than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ROAD, AND BEiNG MORE PARTiCulARlY BOuNDED AND DE- Personal representative(s): (4) months from the date of first publication as de- robert A. Carter; Executor, 5511 Dogwood Road, Knoxville, scribed in (1) (A); or SCRiBED AS FOllOWS: BEGiNNiNG AT AN iRON PiN SET iN ThE TN 37918 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date NORThEAST RiGhT-OF-WAY OF hill ROAD, SAiD iRON PiN BEiNG of death lOCATED iN A NORThWESTERlY DiRECTiON 1,642 FEET, MORE OR PuBliSh: 04/13 & 04/20/15 This the 27 day of march, 2015 lESS, FROM ThE PROJECTED POiNT OF iNTERSECTiON OF ThE 65 COURT NOTICES Estate of Ioma C. Patty RiGhT-OF-WAY OF hill ROAD AND ThE RiGhT-OF-WAY OF hOlBERT Franklin Cassidy, Jr.; Executor, 8541 Bud hawkins DRiVE; ThENCE WiTh ThE RiGhT-OF-WAY OF hill ROAD NORTh 35 Rd, Corryton, TN 37721 DEG. 53 MiN. WEST 124.38 FEET TO AN iRON PiN SET, CORNER TO Scott b. Haun; Attorney At Law, 5344 N. Broadway, NOTICE TO CREDITORS REMAiNiNG PROPERTY OF TRENThAM; ThENCE WiTh ThE REMAiN- Estate of Ste. 101, Knoxville, TN 37918 iNG PROPERTY OF TRENThAN ThE FOllOWiNG ThREE CAllS AND Jerri-Ann Tabor DoCkET NumbEr 76109-1 DiSTANCES: NORTh 56 DEG. 05 MiN. EAST 374.28 FEET TO AN iRON Notice is hereby given that on the 31th day of march, 2015, PuBliSh: 04/13 & 04/20/15 PiN SET; SOuTh 28 DEG. 25 MiN. EAST 145.58 FEET TO AN iRON PiN letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of Jerri-Ann SET; SOuTh 59 DEG. 24 MiN. WEST 356.65 FEET TO AN iRON PiN SET Tabor who died Mar 3, 2015, were issued the undersigned 65 COURT NOTICES by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox iN ThE NORThEASTERN RiGhT-OF-WAY OF hill ROAD, ThE POiNT County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her OF BEGiNNiNG, AS ShOWN BY SuRVEY OF MARShAll h. MONROE,. estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Mas- NOTICE TO CREDITORS RlS *721, P. 0. BOX 70308, KNOXVillE, TENNESSEE 37918, DATED ter of the above named court on or before the earlier of the Estate of DECEMBER 3, 1998, SAiD SuRVEY BEiNG OF RECORD iN PlAT CAB- dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be James Chrisley mooney forever barred. DoCkET NumbEr 76071-2 iNET P, SliDE 351C, iN TuE KNOX COuNTY REGiSTER`S OFFiCE. (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publica- Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of tion of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of march, 2015, letters testamentary in respect of the BE iNG ThE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM TED TRENThAM this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the Estate of James Chrisley mooney who died Aug 24, AND KAThlEEN S. TRENThAM TO GREGORY S. TRENThAM BY DEED date that is four (4) months from the date of this first pub- 2014, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk lication; or and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox RECORDED 6/28/99, iN iNSTRuMENT 199906280208727 iN ThE County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an non-resident, having claims, matured or unma- REGiSTERS OFFiCE OF KNOX COuNTY, TENNESSEE. actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor re- tured, against his or her estate are required to file ceived the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior the same with the Clerk and Master of the above Tax iD: 019-06303 to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first named court on or before the earlier of the dates publication as described in (1) (A); or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Current Owner(s) of Property: GREGORY S TRENThAM AND TRACY be forever barred. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first J TRENThAM This the 31th day of march, 2015 publication of this notice if the creditor received The street address of the above described property is believed to be Estate of Jerri-Ann Tabor an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) Personal representative(s): months from the date of this first publication; or 8510 Hill Road, Knoxville, TN 37938, but such address is not part of michael J. Hall; Executor, 8129 Paradise Drive, Powell, TN (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor re- the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any 37849 ceived an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PuBliSh: 04/13 & 04/20/15 (4) months from the date of first publication as SAlE iS SuBJECT TO OCCuPANT(S) RiGhTS iN POSSESSiON. described in (1) (A); or ThE RiGhT iS RESERVED TO ADJOuRN ThE DAY OF ThE SAlE TO 65 COURT NOTICES (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death ANOThER DAY, TiME AND PlACE CERTAiN WiThOuT FuRThER PuB- This the 20 day of march, 2015 liCATiON, uPON ANNOuNCEMENT AT ThE TiME AND PlACE FOR Estate of James Chrisley mooney NOTICE TO CREDITORS Erin mooney keith; Administratrix, 2714 Shipetown ThE SAlE SET FORTh ABOVE. ThE TRuSTEE/SuBSTiTuTE TRuSTEE Estate of Road, Mascot, TN 37806 RESERVES ThE RiGhT TO RESCiND ThE SAlE. iF ThE SAlE iS SET Joann Acuff D. Scott Hurley; Attorney At Law, 205 Mohican Street, ASiDE FOR ANY REASON, ThE PuRChASER AT ThE SAlE ShAll BE DoCkET NumbEr 76025-1 Knoxville, TN 37919 Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of April, 2015, let- ENTiTlED ONlY TO A RETuRN OF ThE DEPOSiT PAiD. ThE PuR- ters administration in respect of the Estate of Joann Acuff PuBliSh: 04/13 & 04/20/15 ChASER ShAll hAVE NO FuRThER RECOuRSE AGAiNST ThE who died Jan 23, 2015, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox GRANTOR, ThE GRANTEE, OR ThE TRuSTEE. County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, 65 COURT NOTICES having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her OThER iNTERESTED PARTiES: None estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Mas- ter of the above named court on or before the earlier of the ThiS iS AN ATTEMPT TO COllECT A DEBT AND ANY iNFORMATiON dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be NOTICE TO CREDITORS OBTAiNED Will BE uSED FOR ThAT PuRPOSE. forever barred. Estate of (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publica- if applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. tion of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of Jerri-Ann Tabor this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and home- date that is four (4) months from the date of this first pub- DoCkET NumbEr 76109-1 stead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed lication; or Notice is hereby given that on the 31th day of (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor re- march, 2015, letters testamentary in respect of the ceived the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior Estate of Jerri-Ann Tabor who died Mar 3, 2015, Trustee. to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1) (A); or were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and if the u.S. Department of Treasury/iRS, the State of Tennessee Depart- (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, ment of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of labor or Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resi- This the 18 day of march, 2015 Workforce Development are listed as interested Parties in the advertise- Estate of Joann Acuff dent, having claims, matured or unmatured, ment, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Personal representative(s): against his or her estate are required to file the John Christopher Acuff; Administrator, 1716 Kemper lane, same with the Clerk and Master of the above Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ right to re- Knoxville, TN 37290 named court on or before the earlier of the dates deem the property as required by 26 u.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. branden bellar; Attorney At Law, P.O. Box 192, Carthage, TN 37030 prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is be forever barred. subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be re- PuBliSh: 04/13 & 04/20/15 (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first scinded at any time. if the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser publication of this notice if the creditor received at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Pur- an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least chaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) Out with the old; months from the date of this first publication; or gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. make room for the new! (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor re- MWZM File No. 14-001186-670 ceived an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Fountain City Auction than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four offers consignment (4) months from the date of first publication as JASON S. MANGRuM, J.P. SEllERS, lORi liANE lONG, Substitute described in (1) (A); or Trustee(s) services and also purchases full and (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date PREMiER BuilDiNG, SuiTE 404 of death partial estates. 5217 MARYlAND WAY This the 31th day of march, 2015 BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 Call Fountain Estate of Jerri-Ann Tabor PhONE: (615) 238-3630 Personal representative(s): City Auction michael J. Hall; Executor, 8129 Paradise Drive, EMAil: [email protected] (865) 604-3468 Powell, TN 37849 fountaincityauction.com PuBliSh: 04/13 & 04/20/15 insertion Dates: 04-13, 04-20, 04-27-15 SECTION E, PAGE 2 The Knoxville FOCUS Apr 20, 2015 - Apr 26, 2015

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY

WHEREAS, Alicia D. Howard executed a Deed of Trust to Mort- WHEREAS, David P Rudder and Martha B Rudder executed a

gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Sun- Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 75 FORECLOSURES Trust Mortgage, Inc., Lender and Larry A. Weissman, Trustee(s), as nominee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, Lender and

which was dated February 28, 2011 and recorded on March 1, Arnold M. Weiss, Trustee(s), which was dated May 30, 2007 and NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE 2011 in Instrument No. 201103010051784, Knox County, Ten- recorded on June 4, 2007 in Instrument No. 200706040099256, nessee Register of Deeds. Knox County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Branch Banking and and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, 31, 2007, executed by TRINA NANELLE REED, conveying certain Trust Company, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, real property therein described to LEGACY TITLE AGENCY, as & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register's Office of recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, the Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, Knox County, Tennessee recorded July 19, 2007, at Instrument Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee Number 200707190005842; and WHEREAS, the beneficial inter- Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and named in said Deed of Trust; and est of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebt- U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCES- NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebt- edness has been declared due and payable as provided in said SOR TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS edness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the under- TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA- Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the under- signed, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR FIRST FRANKLIN signed, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on May 5, 2015, at 10:00AM MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-H1, MORTGAGE PASS- power and authority vested in it, will on May 28, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Knox County Court- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-H1 who is now the at the usual and customary location at the Knox County Court- house, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin house, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by in- property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: strument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of Knox property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: Situated in District No Six (6) of Knox County, Tennessee without County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given Situated in District Six (6) of Knox County, Tennessee, without the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, being that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee and being known and designated as Lot 3R, The Quarry at Keller Bend Sub- and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute known and designated as all of Unit 14, Cascade Villas Condo- division, as shown on plat of same of record as Instrument No Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty miniums, as shown in Master Deed of record of record as Instru- 200502110063791, Register's Office, Knox County, Tennessee, ment Number 200702070063943; as amended at Instrument and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more partic- Number 200704160084208; 200705160093775; will, on May 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the City/County Lobby of ular description. the Knox County Courthouse, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, 200705230096061; 200707170005190; 200707180005211; This conveyance is made subject to all applicable restrictions, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for 200709040020265; 200802150061106; 200805140085496 and easements etc of record in the Register's Office for Knox County, cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property 201003150058418, all in the Register's Office for Knox County, Tennessee situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: SITUATED IN DIS- Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to David P Rudder and wife TRICT NO. ONE (1) OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND This conveyance is made subject to the terms, conditions, pro- Martha B Rudder by Warranty Deed dated April 8 2005 and WITHIN THE 13TH WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TEN- visions, and restrictions as contained in Master Deed of record of recorded as Instrument # 200504120081118 in the Register's Of- NESSEE, FRONTING 100 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF record as Instrument Number 200702070063943; as amended at fice for Knox County, Tennessee MICHAEL STREET, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS Instrument Numbers 200704160084208; 200705160093775; Parcel ID Number: 154MA-003 FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF 200705230096061; 200707170005190; 200707180005211; Address/Description: 9519 Fortress Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922. MICHAEL STREET AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PROP- 200709040020265; 200802150061106; 200805140085496 and

ERTY NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY WRINKLE; THENCE 201003150058418, to applicable restrictions, building setback Current Owner(s): David P. Rudder and Martha B. Rudder.

WITH THE WRINKLE LINE, SOUTH 58 DEG. 20 MIN. WEST, 150 lines, existing easements and to all conditions as shown of record Other Interested Party(ies): Internal Revenue Service; Capital-

FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEG. 40 MIN. EAST, 100 in the Register's Office for Knox County, Tennessee. Mark Bank & Trust; and Gary Douglas Enterprises, LLC.

FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 58 DEG. 20 MIN. EAST, Together with an undivided interest in common elements as the This sale is also subject to the right of redemption by the INTER-

WITH THE PROPERTY FORMERLY OWNED BY AULT, 150 FEET Grantee is entitled to take under the terms, conditions, and pro- NAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE U.S. TREAS-

TO THE WEST LINE OF MICHAEL STREET; THENCE WITH SAID visions of aforesaid Master Deed. URY, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following LINE OF MICHAEL STREET, NORTH 35 DEG. 40 MIN. WEST, 100 tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument No. 201010050021067, Serial Being the same property conveyed to Alicia D. Howard by deed FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.SUBJECT TO ALL APPLI- No. 704322710; Instrument No. 201304190068726, Serial No. of record as Instrument Number 201103010051783 in the Regis- CABLE RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING SET BACK LINES AND EX- 933445213; Instrument No. 201009070014792, Serial No. ter's Office for Knox County, Tennessee. ISTING EASEMENTS OF RECORD. Parcel ID: 071PF-007 694575410, Knox County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. Notice Parcel ID Number: 091OF-00100X PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is be- of the sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service in ac- Address/Description: 2130 Fig Tree Way, Knoxville, TN 37931. lieved to be 201 MICHAEL ST, KNOXVILLE, TN 37914. In the cordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). event of any discrepancy between this street address and the Current Owner(s): Alicia D. Howard. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all legal description of the property, the legal description shall con- Other Interested Party(ies): N/A matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, trol. CURRENT OWNER(S): TRINA NANELLE REED OTHER IN- The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior TERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior the premises might disclose; and lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home- that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This the premises might disclose; and stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and property is being sold with the express reservation that it is sub- the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home- ject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale set forth above. further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information ob- the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statu- further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for tained will be used for that purpose. tory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived the sale set forth above in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information ob- undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The tained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or war- Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department ranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or pur- 277 Mallory Station Road c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department pose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. Suite 115 ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- 277 Mallory Station Road Franklin, TN 37067 POSE. Suite 115 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Franklin, TN 37067 File No.: 15-06030 FC01 Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-list- PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 ings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #80580: File No.: 15-06103 FC01 2015-04-20 2015-04-27, 2015-05-04 Insertion Dates: 04-06, 04-13 & 04-20-15 Insertion Dates: 04-13, 04-20, 04-27-15 SECTION E, PAGE 3 www.knoxfocus.com Apr 20, 2015 - Apr 26, 2015 Classified CALL (865) 686-9970 TO PLACE YOUR AD

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on May 18, 2015 on or about 11:00AM local time, at the North door, Knox County Court- default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms house, Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 25, 2007, executed 75 FORECLOSURES Deed of Trust executed by TIMOTHY JENNINGS AND DAWN by STANLEY R. SWAGGERTY AND KATHY SWAGGERTY, con- JENNINGS, to EQUITITLE, Trustee, on May 25, 2006, as Instru- veying certain real property therein described to PARK PLACE ment No. 200606050102121 in the real property records of NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Knox County Register's Office, Tennessee. TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register's Of- Owner of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for fice of Knox County, Tennessee recorded June 4, 2007, at Instru- Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mort- ment Number 200706040099224; and WHEREAS, the beneficial THIS LETTER IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. gage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006- KS6 interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned NAMES OF INTERESTED PARTIES: The following real estate located in Knox County, Tennessee, to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Heirs of Clyde H. Beeler, Single will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, Company who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the prior liens and encumbrances of record: Home Federal Bank of Tennessee undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as SITUATED IN DISTRICT SIX (6) OF KNOX COUNTY, TEN- Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Reg- Notice is hereby given that by virtue of authority vested NESSEE, AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE in the undersigned, Investor's Trust Company, Trustee, by that CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND ister's Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, no- DESIGNATED AS ALL OF certain Trust Deed executed to Investor's Trust Company, Trustee, tice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been LOT TWENTY-NINE (29), GATE WOOD SUBDIVISION, AS by Clyde H. Beeler, Single, dated January 20, 2012, and recorded declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin SHOWN BY MAP OF SAID OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET K, as Instrument No. 201201310041769, in the Register's Office for SLIDE 63-A (MAP BOOK 90-S, PAGE 1), IN THE REGISTER`S TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by

Knox County, Tennessee, the undersigned will, at about 11:00 o'- OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PAR- clock A. M. on APRIL 29, 2015, at the front door of the City & said Substitute Trustee will, on May 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the TICULAR DESCRIPTION. County Building, Main Avenue Level, nearest Main Assembly North Side Entrance of the City County Building, 400 Main Street, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DAWN JEN- Room, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, offer for sale, and sell NINGS AND HUSBAND, TIMOTHY JENNINGS BY DEED FROM Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest DONALD RAY MASSEY, JR. AND WIFE, TERN SUE MASSEY, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand, and in bar and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following de- DATED 04/21/04 AND RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER of all homestead rights, the statutory right of redemption and the 200405110103943 IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF KNOX scribed property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: SIT- equity of redemption, which are waived in said Trust Deed prop- COUNTY, TENNESSEE. UATED IN DISTRICT NO. NINE (9) OF KNOX COUNTY, erty conveyed by said Trust Deed, which is described as follows: THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION WAS TAKE FROM PREVIOUS TENNESSEE AND IN THE 25TH WARD OF THE CITY OF DEED OF RECORD. SITUATED in District Seven (7) of Knox County, Tennessee, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, BEING A PORTION OF LOT NO. 20 THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RE- within the 35th Ward of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and IN JOUROLMON`S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, STRICTIONS, BUILDING SET-BACK LINE, EXISTING EASE- being known and designated as Lot 8, Block L, Villa Gardens Third MENTS AND TO ALL CONDITIONS AS SHOWN ON THE TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED Revision, as shown by map of same of record in Map Cabinet B, RECORDED MAP. AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT A STAKE 82-1/4 FEET FROM THE Slide 88-C (Map Book 14, page 152), in the Register’s Office for SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK SOUTHERN EDGE OF HAWTHORNE STREET AT THE WESTERN 1902, PAGE 192 SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. Knox County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is EDGE OF CAMBRIDGE STREET; THENCE WEST 50 FEET TO A Tax ID: 038CD-029 hereby made for a more particular description. Current Owner(s) of Property: TIMOTHY JENNINGS AND STAKE ON THE EDGE OF LOT NO. 21, SAID STAKE BEING A BEING the same property conveyed to Clyde H. Beeler DAWN JENNINGS POINT 83-3/4 FEET FROM THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF and wife, Wanda L. Beeler, by William Eugene Monday, Jr. and The street address of the above described property is believed HAWTHORNE STREET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE to be 4476 NORTHGATE DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37938, but wife, Florence S. Monday, by Warranty Deed, dated February 22, LOT NO. 21 AND 56-1/4 FEET TO AN ALLEY; THENCE EAST such address is not part of the legal description of the property 1963, and recorded in Deed Book 1222, page 669, in the Regis- sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal de- ALONG THE LINE OF SAID ALLEY 50 FEET TO THE WESTERN ter’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee; and being the same scription referenced herein shall control. EDGE OF CAMBRIDGE STREET; THENCE ALONG THE PARAL- property passing to Clyde H. Beeler as the surviving tenant by the SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSES- LEL TO THE EDGE OF CAMBRIDGE STREET 57-3/4 FEET TO SION. entirety of Wanda L. Beeler, who died July 31, 2003. Reference THE POINT OF BEGINNING.SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL MAT- THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE is made to Affidavit recorded as Instrument No. SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITH- TERS APPEARING ON PLAT OF RECORD AS RECORDED IN 200911040031798. OUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 109-A, AND PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 56, THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THIS conveyance is made subject to applicable restrictions, AND ANY RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS OR SETBACK LINE, THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT building set-back lines, all existing easements, and to all condi- TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY ANCILLARY THERETO, AS RECORDED IN SAID REGISTER`S tions shown on the recorded map REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTI- OFFICE. Parcel ID: 108EB-005 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street TLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PUR- The street address of the above described property is address of the property is believed to be 505 CAMBRIDGE ST, CHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST believed to be 4504 Greendale Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918; Con- THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. KNOXVILLE, TN 37920. In the event of any discrepancy between trol No. 049PD-008, but such address is not part of the legal de- OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None this street address and the legal description of the property, the scription of the property sold herein and in the event of any THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN- legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): STANLEY FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. R. SWAGGERTY AND KATHY SWAGGERTY OTHER INTER- If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have In the event the high bidder at the foreclosure sale been met. ESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall should fail to comply with the submitted bid, the Trustee shall have All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid the option of accepting the next highest bid in which the bidder homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and is able to comply, or re-advertise and sell at a second sale. may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee another day certain without further publication, upon announce- Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Par- ment at the time set forth above. being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confir- ties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is Said sale will be made subject to superior unpaid liens, being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applica- mation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be re- claims and taxes, if any. ble governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as re- scinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of quired by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. Said sale will further be made subject to the, “Helping the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further This property is being sold with the express reservation that publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.”. the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or Said sale is being made upon the request of Home Fed- any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said eral Bank of Tennessee, the owner and holder of the indebtedness return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the under- secured by said Trust Deed due to the failure of said makers to recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mort- comply with all provisions of said Trust Deed. gagee’s attorney. signed will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Prop- MWZM File No. 15-000511-670 erty is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN- JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Substitute Trustee(s) LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR- INVESTOR'S TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin 5217 MARYLAND WAY By: M. JOYCE CANNON, ASSISTANT SECRETARY Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. 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STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY THIS LETTER IS FROM A DEBT COL- STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY LECTOR. WHEREAS, Arnold L Harbolt and Patricia John Myer executed a Deed of Trust to NAMES OF INTERESTED PARTIES: A. Harbolt executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Marshall L. Kindrell, Unmarried 75 FORECLOSURES Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Real Estate Mortgage Inc. as nominee for Platinum Mortgage, Home Federal Bank of Ten- Network, Inc., Lender and OIG Title Inc., Lender and Broadway Title, Inc., nessee NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Trustee(s), which was dated June 8, 2009 Agency, Inc, Trustee(s), which was dated Midland Credit Management, and recorded on June 16, 2009 in Instru- April 13, 2010 and recorded on April 30, Inc., Assignee of ASPIRE Visa STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY ment No. 200906160082722, Knox 2010 in Instrument No. 201004300068176, Discover Bank issuer of Dis- County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. Knox County, Tennessee Register of cover Card WHEREAS, Joshua E Hugo and Anne Sutherland Hugo exe- WHEREAS, default having been made in Deeds. MRC Receivables Corp. cuted a Deed of Trust to PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank, the payment of the debt(s) and Notice is hereby National Association, Lender and Shapiro and Kirsch, LLP, WHEREAS, default having been made in obligation(s) thereby secured by the said given that by virtue of authority vested in the payment of the debt(s) and Trustee(s), which was dated April 14, 2011 and recorded on Au- the undersigned, Investor's Trust Com- Deed of Trust and the current holder of gust 24, 2011 in Instrument No. 201108240010283, and modified obligation(s) thereby secured by the said pany, Trustee, by that certain Trust Deed said Deed of Trust, CitiMortgage, Inc., (the Deed of Trust and the current holder of executed to Investor's Trust Company, by document dated August 1, 2014 and recorded on October 21, “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, said Deed of Trust, CitiMortgage, Inc., (the Trustee, by Marshall L. Kindrell, Unmar- 2014 in Instrument No. 201410210022300, Knox County, Ten- Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute ried, dated December 10, 2002, and “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, nessee Register of Deeds. Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in recorded as Instrument No. Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the the Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox 200212120052153, in the Register's Of- County, Tennessee, with all the rights, Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in fice for Knox County, Tennessee, the un- debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust powers and privileges of the original the Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox dersigned will, at about 11:00 o'clock A. and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, PNC Bank, National Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and County, Tennessee, with all the rights, M. on MAY 12, 2015, at the front door of Association, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & the City & County Building, Main Avenue NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby powers and privileges of the original Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly Level, nearest Main Assembly Room, given that the entire indebtedness has Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, offer been declared due and payable as pro- NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby for sale, and sell at public auction to the Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original vided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, given that the entire indebtedness has highest bidder for cash in hand, and in bar Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and and that as agent for the undersigned, of all homestead rights, the statutory right been declared due and payable as pro- NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebt- Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, of redemption and the equity of redemp- vided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, edness has been declared due and payable as provided in said by virtue of the power and authority vested tion, which are waived in said Trust Deed and that as agent for the undersigned, property conveyed by said Trust Deed, Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the under- in it, will on April 30, 2015, at 10:00AM at Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, the usual and customary location at the which is described as follows: signed, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- by virtue of the power and authority vested SITUATED in District One (1) of power and authority vested in it, will on April 30, 2015, at nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to in it, will on May 14, 2015, at 10:00AM at Knox County, Tennessee, within the 12th 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Knox County Ward of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, the highest and best bidder for cash, the the usual and customary location at the Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry and being known and designated as all of following described property situated in Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- Lot 2, McMillan Heights Addition to to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to Knoxville, Tennessee, 2nd Unit, as shown property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: Situated in District No. Eight (8) of Knox the highest and best bidder for cash, the by map of same of record in Map Cabinet All that certain parcel of land situated in the Sixth (6th) Civil Dis- County, Tennessee, and being known and following described property situated in B, Slide 342-B, (Map Book 20, page 60), trict of Knox County, State of Tennessee, without the corporate designated as all of Lot 32 of Mountain Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to which map specific refer- limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, being an irregular lot, Shadow Subdivision, as shown by map of The Land referred to herein below is sit- ence is hereby made for a more particular fronting 230.17 feet on the Southeastern line of Hidden Brook the same of record in Map Book 65-S, uated in the County of Knox, State of Ten- description, and according to the survey Page 59, in the Register's Office for Knox Lane, and being known and designated as all of Lot 17, Unit 2 nessee, and is described as follows: of Jim Sullivan, dated November 22, County, Tennessee, and to which map Bell Air Plantation, a subdivision to Knox County, Tennessee, as 2002, RLS No. 1306. specific reference is hereby made for a Situate in the Sixth (6th) Civil District of shown by plat of the same of record in Plat Cabinet N, Slide 201- BEING the same property conveyed to more particular description. Knox County, Tennessee, and being with- A and 201-B, recorded August 17, 1994, in the Office of the Reg- Marshall L. Kindrell, Unmarried, by Being the same property conveyed to out the corporate limits of the City of Richard and Robert Pasley, all the Heirs ister of Deeds for Knox County, Tennessee, to which plat specific Arnold L. Harbolt and wife, Patricia A. Har- Knoxville, Tennessee, and being known and Devisees of William C. Pasley, by reference is hereby made for a more particular description. bolt by Deed dated June 9, 2004 of record and designated as all of Lot 2, Wolflair Warranty Deed, dated December 10, Being the same property conveyed to Joshua E. Hugo by Quit in Instrument # 200406110114027, Regis- Subdivision, Unit 1, as the same appears 2002, and recorded as Instrument No. 200212120052152, in the Register’s Of- Claim Deed dated October 13, 2005, from Laura Mary Hugo of ter's Office for Knox County, Tennessee. of Record in Map Book 58-S, Page 30, in fice for Knox County, Tennessee. record bearing Instrument Number 200511150043315, recorded This conveyance is subject to any and all the Register's Office for Knox County, Ten- THIS conveyance is made subject to ap- November 15, 2005, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for restrictions, easements, setback lines, nessee, to which Map specific reference is plicable restrictions, building set-back Knox County, Tennessee, in compliance with the marital dissolu- conditions, plat of record, and encum- hereby made for a more particular descrip- lines, all existing easements and to all brances of record in the Register's Office tion agreement entered as part of the Final Judgment for Divorce tion. conditions shown on the recorded map. between Laura Mary Hugo, Plaintiff, and Joshua Ethan Hugo, De- for the aforesaid county. Parcel ID Number: 019PA-026 The street address of the above de- fendant, under Docket Number M05-0160108-3, Chancery Court Parcel ID Number: 030HA032 scribed property is believed to be 1029 Address/Description: 4329 York Road, for Knox County, Tennessee. Address/Description: 6701 Larvik Court, Wilder Place, Knoxville, 37915; Control Knoxville, TN 37938. Knoxville, TN 37918. No. 095BJ-022, but such address is not Parcel ID Number: 020OA017 Current Owner(s): Estate of John Myer. part of the legal description of the prop- Current Owner(s): Arnold L. Harbolt and Address/Description: 6054 Hidden Brook Lane, Knoxville, TN erty sold herein and in the event of any Patricia Harbolt. Other Interested Party(ies): Hallsdale 37938. discrepancy, the legal description herein Other Interested Party(ies): N/A Powell Utility District. shall control. Current Owner(s): Joshua E. Hugo and Anne Sutherland Hugo. The sale of the property described above The sale of the property described above In the event the high bidder at the fore- Other Interested Party(ies): First Tennessee Bank National Asso- shall be subject to all matters shown on shall be subject to all matters shown on closure sale should fail to comply with the ciation. submitted bid, the Trustee shall have the any recorded plat; any and all liens against any recorded plat; any and all liens against option of accepting the next highest bid The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all said property for unpaid property taxes; said property for unpaid property taxes; in which the bidder is able to comply, or any restrictive covenants, easements or matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said any restrictive covenants, easements or re-advertise and sell at a second sale. set-back lines that may be applicable; any property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, set-back lines that may be applicable; any The right is reserved to adjourn the day prior liens or encumbrances as well as any easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior prior liens or encumbrances as well as any of the sale to another day certain without priority created by a fixture filing; a deed liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture priority created by a fixture filing; a deed further publication, upon announcement of trust; and any matter than an accurate at the time set forth above. filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and Said sale will be made subject to supe- the premises might disclose; and survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statu- rior unpaid liens, claims and taxes, and to All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home- tory or otherwise, homestead, and dower All right and equity of redemption, statu- rights of tenants in possession, if any. stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, tory or otherwise, homestead, and dower Said sale will further be made subject to the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and and the title is believed to be good, but the are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the, “Helping Families Save Their Homes convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn undersigned will sell and convey only as and the title is believed to be good, but the Act of 2009.”Notice of Right to Foreclose was provided pursuant to TCA §35-5- the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved undersigned will sell and convey only as to adjourn the day of the sale to another 117. further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved day, time, and place certain without further Said sale is being made upon the re- the sale set forth above. to adjourn the day of the sale to another publication, upon announcement at the quest of Home Federal Bank of Ten- day, time, and place certain without further nessee, the owner and holder of the This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information ob- time and place for the sale set forth above publication, upon announcement at the tained will be used for that purpose indebtedness secured by said Trust Deed This office is attempting to collect a debt. time and place for the sale set forth above due to the failure of said makers to com- This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information ob- Any information obtained will be used for ply with all provisions of said Trust Deed. This office is attempting to collect a debt. tained will be used for that purpose. that purpose. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Any information obtained will be used for Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED that purpose. WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee By:______277 Mallory Station Road c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road ___ Suite 115 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Suite 115 M. Franklin, TN 37067 JOYCE CANNON, ASSISTANT SECRE- Franklin, TN 37067 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 TARY PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-03915 FC02 File No.: 15-04650 FC01 File No.: 15-04229 FC01 Insertion Dates: 04-06, 04-13 & 04-20- Insertion Dates: 04-20, 04-27 & 005-04- Insertion Dates: 04-13, 04-20, 04-27- Insertion Dates: 03-30, 04-06, 04-13 & 04-20-15 15 15 15 SECTION E, PAGE 5 knoxfocus.com Apr 20, 2015 - Apr 26, 2015

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Notice oF tRustee’s sale Notice oF tRustee’s sale seRvice by PublicatioN Citifinancial Servicing LLC, pLaInTIFF This is notice that there has been a default in the payment of the THIS LeTTer IS From a deBT CoL- vs debt originally due ralph Tate and wife, Joan v. murray as secured LeCTor. Frank L. Folsom, Jr.; James e. Bradley; by deed of Trust dated march, 2006, from Judith a. dill to ralph nameS oF InTereSTed parTIeS: Gregory L. Bradley; Lisa Bradley; Janet Tate and wife, Joan v. murray, as Trustees, recorded april 6, 2006, Bradley; the unknown heirs, in any, oF Sarah B. Thomas, unmarried as Instrument no. 200604060083917, in the register’s office for THe eSTaTe oF daLe S. BradLey 75 FoReclosuRes Knox County, Tennessee. Jennifer domoracki, unmarried NO. 189128-1 Whereas, on april 16th, 2015, derek L. Spratley, of Home Federal Bank of Ten- In Chancery Court of Knox County, Ten- Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, was appointed and desig- nessee nessee Notice oF FoReclosuRe sale nated as Substitute Trustee by Instrument no. 201504160055931, FIa Card Service n.a. FKa To: all defendants and anyone claiming filed in the register’s office for Knox County, Tennessee, pursuant mBna an interest in the property located 6345 STaTe oF TenneSSee, KnoX CounTy to the terms and conditions of the deed of Trust in regard to the Bowstring Trail, Knoxville, Knox County, march, 2006, deed of Trust. discover Bank WHereaS, Charles e Garrett II and deb- Tennessee 37920. mrC receivables Corp.-(CrG) orah d Garrett executed a deed of Trust to The Trust deed provides that if default is made in the under the authority contained in Sections Branch Banking and Trust Company, payment, the Trustee shall, at the request of beneficiary, proceed assignee of FCnB/Spiegel 21-1-203 through 21-1-205 of the Ten- Lender and BB&T Collateral Service Cor- with the sale of the of the property at public auction. The request notice is hereby given that by virtue of nessee Code annotated, it has been or- poration, Trustee(s), which was dated oc- for such sale has been made by ralph Tate and wife, Joan v. mur- authority vested in the undersigned, In- dered by the Court that, unless you tober 23, 2008 and recorded on november ray. The notice of right to Foreclose has been properly furnished vestor's Trust Company, Trustee, by that appear and defend this action within 30 19, 2008 in Instrument no. as required by T. C. a. 35-5-117. Therefore, by virtue of the au- certain Trust deed executed to Investor's days after last day of publication a default 200811190032918, Knox County, Ten- thority vested in the Trustee under the Trust deed, the following Trust Company, Trustee, by Sarah B. judgement may be taken against you for nessee register of deeds. property will be offered for sale at public auction and sold at the Thomas, unmarried, and Jennifer do- the relief demanded in the Complaint. front door of the City County Building, being the northermost en- This notice will be published in the WHereaS, default having been made in moracki, unmarried, dated august 25, trance from main Street, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, to Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive the payment of the debt(s) and 2000, and recorded as Instrument no. obligation(s) thereby secured by the said the highest bidder on May 14, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. weeks. 200008280014240, in the register's office deed of Trust and the current holder of This 14th day of april, 2015. The property being sold is more particularly described for Knox County, Tennessee, the under- said deed of Trust, Branch Banking and as follows: signed will, at about 11:00 o'clock A. M. s/s Howard G. Hogan Trust Company, (the “Holder”), appointed SITuaTe in district no. Five (5) of Knox County, Tennessee, and on may 12, 2015, at the front door of the HoWard G. HoGan the undersigned, Brock & Scott, pLLC, as being within the 39th Ward of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, City & County Building, main avenue Clerk and master Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly and being known and designated a part of Lot 23r-1-B, WaL- puBLISH: 4/20/15, 4/27/15, 5/4/15 and recorded in the office of the register of Level, nearest main assembly room, LaCe & mCCLeLLan Farm SuBdIvISIon, as shown by map of 5/11/2015 deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, with all Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, offer same of record in map Cabinet o, Slide 48-B, in the register's the rights, powers and privileges of the for sale, and sell at public auction to the office for Knox County, Tennessee, and being more particularly 65 couRt Notices original Trustee named in said deed of highest bidder for cash in hand, and in bar bounded and described as follows: Trust; and of all homestead rights, the statutory right BeGInnInG at an iron pin in the southern right of way line of noW, THereFore, notice is hereby of redemption and the equity of redemp- NoN-ResideNt Notice murray drive, said iron pin being located. in a northwesterly di- given that the entire indebtedness has tion, which are waived in said Trust deed Karen Louise Shiffer Harmon rection 392.4 feet; more or less from the point of intersections of been declared due and payable as pro- property conveyed by said Trust deed, vs. metler drive with murray drive, said iron pin marking a corner to vided in said deed of Trust by the Holder, which is described as follows: Jacob Christopher Harmon property now or formerly belonging to Howerton (deed Book and that as agent for the undersigned, SITuaTed in district Six (6) of Docket # 132665 2222, page 668); thence from said beginning and with the line of Brock & Scott, pLLC, Substitute Trustee, Knox County, Tennessee, and without the In the Fourth Circuit Court of Knox County, Howerton, South 34 deg. 00 min. West 138.86 feet to an iron pin Tennessee by virtue of the power and authority vested corporate limits of the City of Knoxville, in it, will on April 28, 2015, at 10:00AM at in the line of part of Lot 23r-I-a; thence with said line, north 49 In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint Tennessee, and being known and desig- the usual and customary location at the deg. 15 min. West 83.59 feet to a calculated point on a manhole; filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant nated as all of Lot 10, Block d, middle- Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- thence continuing with the line of part of Lot 23r-1-a, north 26 Jacob Christopher Harmon is a non-resident of brook acres, unit 1, as shown by map of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to deg. 29 min. east 129.93 feet to an iron pin in the southern right of way line of murray drive; thence with said right of way line, the same of record in map Book 49-S, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and the highest and best bidder for cash, the inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law can- South 56 deg. 08 min. east 100.00 feet to an iron pin, the point of page 33, in the register’s office for Knox following described property situated in not be served upon Jacob Christopher Harmon. BeGInnInG, according to the survey of robert H. Waddell, rLS County, Tennessee, to which map specific Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: IT IS ordered that said defendant file an an- #1479, whose address is 1114 Clinch avenue, Knoxville, Ten- reference is hereby made for a more par- Situated in the City of Knoxville, district swer to an action of CompLaInT For dIvorCe nessee, dated august 12, 1998, and being drawing no. S- ticular description. filed by Karen Louise Shiffer Harmon, plaintiff number 6 of Knox County, State of Ten- 17,384-B. herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, nessee: BeInG the same property conveyed to Tennessee, and with Brent r. Watson, plaint 800 BeInG the same property conveyed to Judith a. dill, unmarried, Without the corporate limits of the City of Sarah B. Thomas, unmarried, and Jennifer S. Gay Street, Suite 2001, Knoxville, Tn 37929 in Instrument no. 200206140103081, in the register’s office for Knoxville, Tennessee, and being known domoracki, unmarried, by Christopher C. within thirty (30) days of the last date of publica- Knox County, Tennessee. and designated as Lot 3, Block e, Gulf monroe and wife, Wanda monroe, by War- tion, and if you do not answer or otherwise re- spond, a default Judgment may be entered park, unit 2, as shown on the map of the The above described property, which has a street ad- ranty deed dated august 25, 2000, and against you on the thirtieth (30th) day after the dress of 638 Murray Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912, will be recorded as Instrument no. same of record in map Book 43-5, page fourth (4th) publication. This notice will be pub- 12, register's office, Knox County, Ten- sold for cash, and in bar of the right and equity of redemption, 200008280014239, in the register’s office lished in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consec- nessee. To which map specific reference and in bar of all homestead and other rights, all of which are for Knox County, Tennessee. utive weeks. is hereby made for a more particular de- hereby waived and surrendered. The property is sold subject to THIS conveyance is made subject to ap- THIS THe 10TH day oF aprIL, 2015. scription and according to the survey of any and all easements, restrictions, prior encumbrances and un- plicable restrictions, building set-back s/s mike Hammond Wade B. nance, surveyor, dated march 30, paid taxes. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance lines, all existing easements and to all con- mIKe Hammond 1999, bearing drawing number a-19197. with the provisions of the deed of Trust set forth above which is Clerk ditions shown on the recorded map. Being all of that certain property con- incorporated in this notice the same as if copied verbatim. other s/s Theresa Sibley The street address of the above de- veyed to Charles e. Garrett a/K/a Charles parties in interest, in addition to ralph Tate and wife, Joan v. mur- THereSa SIBLey e. Garrett, II, and wife, deborah d. Garrett ray, include the City of Knoxville (taxes) and Knox County Trustee scribed property is believed to be 1053 deputy Clerk from Timothy C. Scott and wife. Leigh (taxes). Roswell Road, Knoxville, TN 37923; puBLISH: 04/20/15, 04/27/15, 05/04/15 and 04/11/15 anne B. Scott, by and through her attorney The right is reserved to allow cash to be paid in a timely Control no. 105mF-010, but such address in fact Timothy C. Scott by deed dated is not part of the legal description of the manner, to sell to second highest bidder on default of highest bid- 65 couRt Notices 03/31/99 and recorded 04/05/99 in Book der or to adjorn the day of the sale to another day certain without property sold herein and in the event of 2321, page 577 in the land records of further publication upon announcement at any time set for the any discrepancy, the legal description Knox County, Tennessee. above sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any informa- herein shall control. NoN-ResideNt Notice \parcel Id number: 119HC003 tion will be used for that purpose. In the event the high bidder at the fore- Jamie Leann piety address/description: 9528 Mobile Drive, THIS 16th day of april, 2015 closure sale should fail to comply with the vs. Knoxville, TN 37923. . submitted bid, the Trustee shall have the raymond patrick piety mark an- option of accepting the next highest bid in thony vestal Sanni Cortez miller Current owner(s): Charles e. Garrett derek L. Spratley a/k/a Charles e. Garrett, III and deborah which the bidder is able to comply, or re- Docket # 131520 dereK L. SpraTLey d. Garrett. advertise and sell at a second sale. In the Fourth Circuit Court of Knox aTorney For TruSTee County, Tennessee other Interested party(ies): Secretary of The right is reserved to adjourn the day In this cause, it appearing from the Housing and urban development. 448 of the sale to another day certain without Complaint filed, which is sworn to, n. Cedar Bluff Lane #356 The sale of the property described above further publication, upon announcement at that the defendant raymond patrick shall be subject to all matters shown on Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 the time set forth above. piety mark anthony vestal Sanni any recorded plat; any and all liens against (865) 740-1601 Said sale will be made subject to superior Cortez miller is a non-resident of the said property for unpaid property taxes; State of Tennessee, or whose where- Insertion dates: april 20, 2015 unpaid liens, claims and taxes, and to any restrictive covenants, easements or abouts cannot be ascertained upon rights of tenants in possession, if any. diligent search and inquiry, so that the set-back lines that may be applicable; any april 27, 2015 Said sale will further be made subject to ordinary process of law cannot be prior liens or encumbrances as well as any may 4, 2015 the, “Helping Families Save Their Homes served upon raymond patrick piety priority created by a fixture filing; a deed mark anthony vestal Sanni Cortez of trust; and any matter than an accurate 85 misc. Notices act of 2009.” miller. survey of the premises might disclose; and notice of right to Foreclose was pro- IT IS ordered that said defendant all right and equity of redemption, statu- Public Notice vided pursuant to TCa §35-5-117. file an answer to an action of Com- tory or otherwise, homestead, and dower pLaInT For dIvorCe filed by Jamie Said sale is being made upon the request Leann piety, plaintiff herein, with the are expressly waived in said deed of Trust, ALLEN KING AUTO REPAIR & TOWING of Home Federal Bank of Tennessee, the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Ten- and the title is believed to be good, but the owner and holder of the indebtedness se- nessee, and with r. Brandon White, undersigned will sell and convey only as 911 COOLEY KING ROAD cured by said Trust deed due to the failure plaintiff’s attorney whose address is Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved KODAK, TN 37764 of said makers to comply with all provi- 216 phoenix Court, Suite d, Sey- to adjourn the day of the sale to another mour, Tn 37865 within thirty (30) days (865) 548-3686 sions of said Trust deed. day, time, and place certain without further of the last date of publication, and if publication, upon announcement at the THIS IS an aTTempT To CoLLeCT a you do not answer or otherwise re- time and place for the sale set forth above WILL SALE THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES deBT. any InFormaTIon oBTaIned spond, a default Judgment may be entered against you on the thirtieth on April 24, 2015 @ 11:00am WILL Be uSed For THaT purpoSe. This office is attempting to collect a debt. (30th) day after the fourth (4th) publi- any information obtained will be used for 2004 PONTIAC VIN # InveSTor'S TruST Company, cation. This notice will be published in that purpose. 1G2NF52E04C205613 TruSTee The Knoxville Focus for four (4) con- secutive weeks. Brock & Scott, pLLC, Substitute Trustee 2003 SATURN VIN # THIS THe 20TH day oF marCH, 2015. c/o Tennessee Foreclosure department m. JoyCe Cannon, aSSISTanT SeC- 5GZCZ53B13S891341 s/s mike Hammond reTary 277 mallory Station road 2000 PONTIAC VIN # mIKe Hammond Suite 115 1G2WP52K3YF103475 published: Clerk Franklin, Tn 37067 BEING SOLD FOR REPAIR,STORAGE april 20, 2015 s/s Theresa Sibley THereSa SIBLey april 27, 2015 pH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 AND TOW CHARGES deputy Clerk File no.: 13-27316 FC02 may 4, 2015 Insertion dates: 04-06, 04-13 & 04-20- puBLISH: 04/13/15, 04/20/15, 15 Publish Dates: 04/20/15 04/27/15 and 05/04/15 Fountain City Auction 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville TN 37912 Call Greg at (865) 604-3468 for all of your auction needs. We buy and sell full or partial estates. 10% Buyer’s Premium.

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bloomKnoxville in 2015 Dogwood Edition | The Knoxville Focus F2 www.knoxfocus.com Art Center holding ultimate party at Baxter Gardens This year’s Fountain make reservations for and by the Fountain City the hosts, Ginger and City Art Center Garden the luncheon. Invita- Art Guild. A cash bar will Bill Baxter. Guests are Party Luncheon and tions are available at be on site. encouraged to roam the Auction Benefit will be the Art Center or can be Both a Silent and a extensive and elaborate held on Saturday, May 9, mailed or emailed to your Live Auction will feature Baxter Gardens. The Bax- 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. friends and relatives at framed original paintings, ters’ property commands in the Gardens of Ginger your request. Tables for photography, pottery, a breath-taking view of and Bill Baxter at 3901 up to eight people are exquisite handmade jew- the City and of the moun- Sam Cooper Lane. The available. Credit cards elry, one week of class- tains to the south, per- Gardens were featured will be accepted at the es at John C. Campbell fectly visible from the in the March 2012 edi- event! Folk School, hand paint- Garden Party setting. tion of Southern Living. The musical enter- ed chairs, a Bob Mead- The Gardens include a This Garden Party will be tainment at the May lun- ows handmade book col- lotus pool, a water lily the eleventh and LAST cheon will be by “The Ben lection and much, much pool, numerous foun- FCAC Garden Party to Maney Trio.” The Live more. tains, statuary, hundreds be held in Baxter Gar- Auction will be conduct- Ladies and gentle- of exotic trees, shrubs dens. All the proceeds ed by Ken “Fabulo Fren- man alike are invited and flowers, a gazebo, from luncheon tickets, zini” Clayton and Charles to attend. Ladies fre- running streams, and a $50 per person, and Live E. Williams, Jr. Gourmet quently wear hats to the fully matured maze! The and Silent Auction sales sandwiches will be pro- event. Table hostesses Fountain City Art Center benefit programs at the vided by Jeff Patin of the compete for prizes for considers the luncheon Art Center. Call 865-357- Creamery Park Grill on the best theme and the its premier event of the ARTS or email fcartcen- Hotel Avenue in Foun- best decorated table. year. If you have never [email protected] if you tain City. Salads and des- The luncheon tables and attended, you’re missing would like more infor- serts will be provided by auction items are under a lot of fun and a beauti- mation or would like to various FCAC members large tents provided by ful experience!

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By Mike Steely of local merchants and the keynote speak- shaped Fountain City [email protected] contributors. Local citi- er at 3 p.m. The event Lake. Tomblin stressed Fountain City Town zens are honored and this year opens at 9 that no one should call Hall’s Jamie Rowe the Man and Woman of a.m. and fun, games it a “Duck Pond” and announced the pro- the Year are announced and food are available a small drawing of a gram details for Honor during the celebration. until 2:45. “Honoring duck is on the tee shirt Fountain City Day which “We really have a lot our Veterans” takes holding a sign saying will be held Memori- of fun on that day,” she place at the Gazebo “It’s A Duck Pond.” al Day, Monday, May said, adding that this from 4 until 4:30. Tumblin spoke and 25. Rowe spoke to a year the Tennessee Town Hall Board presented a slide show large crowd at the Town Wind Symphony and Member and Fountain of the early days of Hall’s membership Tricky Nicky the Magi- City historian Dr. Jim Fountain City through meeting last Monday. cian will perform at the Tumblin spoke briefly the boom in the 1880s. “This year our theme Gazebo. The Zoomobile about Fountain City’s is ‘40 Years of Remem- will be there for the day History and he and He said that what is bering Our Veterans and with animals and the Rowe introduced the now Fountain City Park Honoring Our Communi- event will also feature design of the new Honor was once a destination ty,’” she said. The Town baton twirlers, crafts Fountain City Day Tee for downtown city dwell- Hall organization spon- booths, and a free Shirt which depicts the ers who could ride the sors the event each train ride for children. Town Hall 40th Anni- “Dummy Line” railroad The design of the Honor Fountain City tee year at the Fountain City Knox County Mayor versary and an illus- and spend the day or shirt is unique for this year! Park with the support Tim Burchett will be tration of the heart a weekend at the site.

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16. GENTRY GRIFFEY FUNER- AL CHAPEL & CREMATORY 5301 Fountain Road, 37918 Hours: Daylight 3 acres of Dogwoods, floral gardens, park set- ting, benches and rocking chairs for relax- ation, overlooking Fountain City Lake

17. FOUNTAIN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2910 Montbelle Drive, 37918 Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus F5 fountain city Dogwood Trail I Welcome to the engine. By the time the view from Brabson Drive. Great Smoky Mountains Look for the one-of-a-kind 20th century street cars. Panorama Side of the hotel burned early in the Grove Road and Unity on the far horizons. stone well with a peaked The Panorama Trail Fountain City Dogwood 1900’s, Fountain City had Drive lead to “Belcaro”, Grove and Gresham roof on the left. bears left around the lake Trail, that begins and ends grown into a prosperous an imposing Italiante villa Drives wind down from Ahead, at the end of this to the end at Broadway. in a historic area. On the community connected to built in the 1920s by Judge the heights to the early street, is the heart-shaped Turn right to reach I-75, right is Fountain City Park, downtown Knoxville by an Hugh L. McClung. A very day resort. Holbrook and Fountain City Lake. This I-40 and downtown via maintained by the Lions inter-urban trolley line. sharp right turn brings the Kingwood Roads bring was the end for the little I-275. Club. Behind the park is a By way of Pruden Drive Trail onto Martha Berry the Trail to Midlake Drive. train in the 1890s and for steep cliff where the clear (on the right) is Fountain Drive, where the glorious spring for Fountain City’s City Elementary School panorama reappears. name bubbles out of solid with an abundance of white Beyond Ridgecrest rock. and pink dogwood trees. and wooded Parkdale In the 1890s the area By way of Gresham and drives, the route skirts around this spring Edonia Drives, the Trail the western brow of Black developed into a popular comes up to Grove Park. Oak Ridge on Snowden resort. Gresham Junior Now a left turn on Walkup and Buckthorn Drives. High School (on the left) Drive affords the first Charming homes framed occupies the site of a large glimpse of a panoramic by dogwoods continue hotel that was surrounded view from Black Oak into heavily wooded valley by cottages and annexes. Ridge across the city to the known as Sherwood Forest. Vacationers reached the distant Smoky Mountains. Nottingham Road climbs resort from Knoxville on After circling the large up to rejoin Martha Berry a dummy-line railroad white frame house built Drive. Feast your eyes once with open side cars pulled by C.H. McClung in 1912, more on the Great Valley by a miniature steam take a second look at the of East Tennessee and the F6 www.knoxfocus.com

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Fountains Also Available: Cast Stone and Glazed Ceramic $299 and up Pottery . Picnic Tables . Statuary . Benches fountain city Dogwood Trail II Welcome to the pink dogwoods. (There plantings of azaleas to enter Beverly Acres, Garden Drive onto on Garden Drive to Garden Side of the are native pink dogwood and wisteria, with an where handsome houses Briarcliff leads into an North Broadway, where Fountain City Dogwood trees in Knoxville’s occasional dark red blend into their forest area of concentrated a charming garden Trail, where spring woodlands but are very maple tree for contrast setting and acid-loving beauty known as triangle is planted and comes a little later pale in color. Pink and and emphasis. On azaleas flourish in the “Fantasyland.” Beneath maintained by the and lingers longer. red dogwoods have been Dogwood, Crestwood, rich woodland loam. white canopies of Fountain City Council Because of Fountain commercially developed and Briarcliff Roads, The lovely “weeping dogwood blossoms, of Garden Clubs. City’s high elevation, by grafting the wild wildflowers carpet the dogwood” is unique to dooryard gardens glow The Fountain City dogwood blossoms pink on white dogwood shady glens. Look for the Knoxville area. Its with candytuft, tulips, Dogwood Trail continues often are just opening rootstock.) At the end of violets – blue, purple slender, pliant branches iris (Tennessee’s state on the other side of here when other Trails this street, the Trail turns white and particolored sweep down from the top flower), narcissae, and the highway. Turn have passed their peak. left onto Jacksboro Pike. – wild blue phlox, may of the trunk. Whenever perhaps late daffodils. left on Broadway to The Garden Side of Stone columns mark apples and trillium. it chooses to grow, a Go slow on Forrest the stoplight at Hotel the Trail begins on the right turn into Leaving Garden weeping dogwood must Lane, between masses Avenue, where signs Gibbs Road, noted since Harrill Hills, where Drive, the Trail climbs be left undisturbed. It of brilliant azaleas mark the entrance of the the early 1920s for its clouds of white blossoms halfway up the steep cannot be transplanted. in unusual shades. Trail’s Panorama Side. double row of bright overhang colorful side of Black Oak Ridge A right turn from The route continues

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