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OCUS FREETake One! www.knoxfocus.com F June 21, 2021 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 Tax break for Andrew Johnson Building OKed by city council By Mike Steely Senior Writer party consultant recommends pandemic but there’s no fund- [email protected] the deal. Welch said the city’s ing available to the developer The Knoxville City Council decision is based on the cost of for those. He said the short- approved of a tax break for similar projects. term micro-apartments being BNA Associates LLC for the Councilwoman Amelia Parker planned will be converted to purchase of the historic Andrew said that other financing has hotel rooms. Johnson Building Tuesday eve- not been pursued and asked Councilwoman Seema Singh ning but not without several why the city had to take part questioned the use of public questions. The 7-2 approval of in a county-owned property. funding and said the project the 12-year PILOT (Payment-In- Councilwoman Janet Tester- should look at private fund- Lieu-of-Taxes) saw much dis- man said the building would ing. Welch said “there is a risk” cussion. have 143 hotel rooms after and said BNA will be paying The Austin-East soccer team and coach Jonathan Netherland were honored Councilwoman Lynne Fugate five years. $110,000 per year during the by the Knoxville City Council Tuesday. Mayor Indya Kincannon presented asked if a tax break is neces- Knox County Finance Director PILOT program. a Mayoral Proclamation to honor the Roadrunners and their state cham- sary and Deputy Mayor Steph- Chris Caldwell said that hotel Councilwoman Lauren Rider Continue on page 4 pionship victory in the TSSAA Class A tournament. anie Welch said that a third rooms were planned before the County may keep Pugh CPA as auditor and discuss merit council changes By Mike Steely Senior Writer Pugh, Knoxville company [email protected] Pugh CPA audits a diverse group of companies and When the Knox County governments. The Cedar Commission meets in work Bluff Road company is cur- session today it will prob- rently represented at com- ably vote to give Pugh CPA mission and audit meet- another contract as the ings by Ted Hotz. county’s outside auditor. In March of this year the The firm has now audit- commission authorized ed the books for several Pugh, for an additional years because the audit $30,000, to investigate the committee and commis- 975 missing COVID-19 vac- sion changed their policy cines at the health depart- in order to keep the firm ment. overseeing what the county Knox County Mayor takes in and how it spends Glenn Jacobs acknowl- the funds. edged the city and attorney PHOTO BY KEN LAY. Founded in 1969 by Bill Continued on page 4 KCDC’s David Cook discusses potential upgrades to the Beaumont and Western Heights neighborhoods at an open house Wednesday night. How are Knoxville’s KCDC hosts open house: e-bike, e-scooter ‘Transforming Western’ rentals rolling? By Ken Lay “We began this 15-month pro- neighborhoods probably look the By Mike Steely Senior Writer that policy will probably be cess back at the first of the year same as they were built,” Bentley [email protected] renewed or changed after The Western Heights and Beau- and we’re in the middle of it,” KCDC said. December. mont communities are in need of a Chief Executive Officer Ben Bent- KCDC will look to finance the bulk If you’ve been down- But how’s the “electric facelift and Knoxville’s Community ley said at the meeting Wednesday of the neighborhood transition when town over the past couple bike” program going so far? Development Corporation (KCDC) is night. “We started getting input it applies for the US Department of of years you’ve probably The Knoxville Focus was seeking input from those who live, from the community virtually, via Housing and Urban Development noticed the electric bikes referred to Carter Hall of work, visit or have interest in the Zoom. Choice Neighborhood Implementa- and scooters on the streets the Policy and Business neighborhood about what upgrades The virtual meetings were made with riders or parked on the Innovation Department. He are needed in the Northwest Knox- possible by tablets provided by tion Grant. sidewalk. Only two compa- was asked about traffic vio- ville neighborhoods. KCDC. Additional philanthropic invest- nies are currently autho- lations since the program KCDC began the 15-month pro- “We’ve gotten some input and ment will also be required as part rized to rent those vehi- began two years ago and cess of renovating the area in Feb- tonight is the next step. Some of the grant and those funds would cles out to persons over said the city has not issued ruary as it sought community input people will feel comfortable coming be provided by individuals, compa- 16 years old. any traffic violations. via virtual and Zoom meetings due out but some people probably will nies and individuals. Recently the city council “Typically any issues to the COVID-19 pandemic. not.” Residential and community input extended a moratorium on have been able to go Last week, however, the first Transforming Western is in the will be combined and discussed at other companies or individ- through the scooter com- public meeting, an open house, was midst of the planning process as it another open house later this year. uals with “shared mobility panies,” he said. held at the Boys and Girls Club of is still actively seeking suggestions Stakeholders may participate in vehicles” through the end Asked if there were any Western Heights about the Trans- from neighborhood residents and an online survey at https://www. of this calendar year. The accidents involving the forming Western project. stakeholders. engagetheteam.com/western. two companies, Veoride scooters, Hall said, “We There, community stakehold- The initial process will culminate and Superpedestrian, were did receive a report of one ers could make recommendations in November as KCDC will apply for KCDC’s partners in the Trans- excluded from the morato- accident last year, but it about upgrades that need to be a $30 million federal grant to fund forming Western project include: rium in the city’s pilot pro- did not result in hospital- made in the neighborhood. Those the facelift for the neighborhoods, The City of Knoxville, Knoxville-Knox gram. ization. As far as the city is potential upgrades include housing which is sorely needed according County Community Action Commit- The city law office sug- aware, over the two years renovations, buildings, parks and to Bentley. tee and BarberMcMurry Architects gested the extension and Continue on page 6 green spaces. “The houses in these and Urban Design Associates.

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Rand Paul, a positive survived this virus those who wore masks and and that “it is also clear million died of flu then. medical doctor, has point- and that the CDC said 94% those who did not. that masks offer symbolic While every death is ed out, these masks have of so-called COVID deaths Of the 1500 who wore roles.” tragic, fortunately we have been more for political the- were with comorbidities masks, five caught the Dr. Fauci has been wrong had less that .05% die from ater than anything else. that could have been the virus, while only six of those about many things, but he this virus at the most. And As Jane Fonda said sev- cause of death. who went mask less caught was right when he wrote in the overwhelming majority eral months ago, COVID They also didn’t like to it. the New England Journal of who have tested positive By John J. Duncan Jr. was “a gift to the left.” hear that 90% of the so- Yet the Atlantic Maga- Medicine that the conse- have had very mild cases. [email protected] Many liberals might not called COVID deaths were zine, certainly not a con- quences of this virus would Nothing was shut down in admit it, but I think almost in people 80 or above and servative publication, had “be more akin to those of 1957, but we did not have Those who watch only everyone knows Donald may have been from simple one article almost making a severe seasonal influen- a constant drumbeat then the very biased, distorted Trump would have been old age, heart failure, pneu- fun of the fact that liberals za or a pandemic influen- from a 24 hour worldwide propaganda from CNN and re-elected if the COVID- monia, diabetes, or other were much more obses- za (similar to those in 1957 media trying to sensation- MSNBC probably did not 19 virus had not hit when causes. sive than any others about and 1968).” alize everything. see the photos of Nancy it did. They didn’t even like mask-wearing. And I read I did not know he had And we did not have holi- Pelosi and other leading And of course, the Left to hear good news such about one man who still made that prediction when er-than-thou government Democrats at a party at the politicized it from the start, as that children were at wears his mask to prove I wrote in my September 8th leaders and public health White House not wearing realizing it was to their polit- almost no risk of the virus that he is not a conserva- Focus column about the officials who loved public- masks and not practicing ical benefit to make the and that the few under 21 tive. 1957-58 flu season when ity and wanted everyone to social distancing. virus much worse than it who caught it had a 99.9% An article in the May 21, I was ten years old. believe they were modern- Speaker Pelosi had the really was. survival rate. 2020 New England Journal The world population day heroes. gall to fine Republican Some liberals would Liberals tried to ignore of Medicine said “wearing then was approximately The Biden administration’s embrace of Seeking Recovery Under Critical Race Theory the Tennessee Consumer Until a couple of racism does not discrimination and in Los Hispanic and three black sen- years ago I thought seem constructive Angeles in 1871 were victims ators. Moreover, other black Protection Act CRT stood for cath- to me. It insults all of a racial riot in which their groups are excluded from We have all • Advertises ode ray tube and the whites – some community was burned and the racist rhetoric embod- heard a story of goods or ser- BLM stood for who paid with their 15 were hanged. Both groups ied in CRT. Black immigrants someone being vices with no Bureau of Land lives - that helped now have academic achieve- from the Caribbean and Africa swindled by a intent to sell Management. advance the civil ments and incomes greater do not fit the CRT narrative. dishonest busi- them as adver- No more. Now rights movement. than that of whites. Of course, Again, these groups are omit- ness. Maybe it tised its Critical Race By Dr. Harold A. Black I am particularly the CRT mob would say that ted because they were not has happened • Advertises Theory and Black [email protected] grateful to those neither group was enslaved. enslaved in America, although to you. If there goods or ser- Lives Matter. Elec- brave children of Then there are the Hispan- their ancestors may have was only some By Jedidiah vices without tions have consequences. the south who befriended ics (called Latinx by non-Lati- been enslaved elsewhere. way you could McKeehan intent to supply This past one produced a me at the University of Geor- nos on the left) who should So I guess CRT only applies make them pay attorneyknoxville@ reasonably tie in the Senate and a razor gia at the expense of being be enraged by CRT and all to the black descendants of for their decep- gmail.com expected public thin majority in the House shunned and harassed the emphasis on blacks. His- the enslaved only in America. tive practices. demand (unless along with a president nom- by other white students. It panics are the nation’s larg- But what about the descen- The Tennessee Con- the advertisement dis- inated because he was not insults blacks - those who est minority and are growing. dants of free blacks? That’s sumer Protection Act is closes limited quantities) Bernie Sanders and elected are high achievers and those However, CRT ignores them an interesting empirical ques- designed to help consum- • Makes false or mis- because he was not Donald who are not. It’s ironic being – except for the pitiful white tion. CRT insults those that I ers (purchasers of goods leading statements about Trump. However, the new told by Ivy League educated woman who refuses to teach regard as America’s greatest or services) do just that. the reasons for, existence president is governing as blacks that the reason for low Spanish because she is not generation – the freed slaves. The Consumer Protec- of, or amounts of price though he was Bernie Sand- black achievement is racism. Hispanic. It’s interesting that My great grandparents were tion Act was passed in reductions ers. Running throughout all The high achievers know that those on the left who insist slaves. They had no posses- 1977. Its purpose is to • Represents that a levels of the administration critical race theory is a lie. It that proof that discrimination sions, not even a last name encourage ethical deal- consumer transaction has been an effort to divide also provides an excuse for is evident by looking at per- and yet they overcame all that ings between business- grants rights, remedies, Americans through imposing all those who have been left centages ignore that Hispan- and produced my ancestors, es and consumers. or obligations it does not critical race theory on all fed- behind. 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The “peace- al guard surrounding Capi- ing word from Indya Kin- ky-dory and every member zens can text, telephone, ful protests” of the summer tol Hill for some time there cannon on what exactly of the board of education send emails and letters to saw law enforcement offi- after for good measure. the City of Knoxville will simply loved Watson’s board members to state cers sidelined, neither Diversion and deflection do about keeping KPD offi- idea until Knox County their opinions or share their allowed to serve or protect; have become standard cers inside schools within Mayor Glenn Jacobs came concerns. Yet that is not we have marketing behe- operating procedure for the the city limits. The City of along and upset the apple- the preferred method of moth Amazon allowing the left and their allies. Knoxville hasn’t been in the cart. First of all, the only leftwing community activ- sale of tee shirts bearing Gannett owns a newspa- school business in ages person who thought there ists who are less interest- the disgusting legend “Blue per in every major city in and under Mayor Victor was some consensus to ed in resolving a problem Lives Murder,” and we have Tennessee with the excep- Ashe aggressively annexed hire an outside facilitator than trying to mold public seen the lives of police offi- tion of Chattanooga. The as much sale tax producing was Dan Watson and that opinion and diminishing law cers targeted and killed. By Steve Hunley, Knoxville News-Sentinel is territory as possible, which is likely because he never enforcement any way they Yet, the News-Sentinel is Publisher owned by Gannett and the bolstered the city’s reve- seems to listen to anyone can do so. Of course Daniel talking about quotas and [email protected] media megalodon owns nues and took away money but himself. Rather, Watson and his few allies percentages. Perhaps a newspapers in Johnson from the school system. Watson seems to be think- on the board of education more interesting percent- I’m not sure how many City, Clarksville, Nashville, Immediately after taking ing about what he’s going to had not counted on Kin- age would be how many others in our community Jackson and Memphis as over responsibility for the say next instead of hearing cannon, the Great Incom- law enforcement officers have noticed it, but Knox- well. Gannett, like virtu- schools, Knox County had what is being said. Clear- petent, to jerk the KPD are we actually recruiting? ville is becoming a micro- ally every other member to invest millions upon mil- ly, for anyone who could officers out of the schools How many young men and cosm of what is happen- of the mainstream media, lions of taxpayer dollars to hear, other members of in the middle of their pro- women, Black, White, His- ing nationally. The trifec- has bought into the notion remove the asbestos from the board had some seri- posed community dialogue. panic, or Asian do you ta of leftist politicians, the everything in this country city school buildings and air ous reservations about It certainly changed the suppose are entering law mainstream media and Big comes down to race. An condition them. hiring a facilitator. That tone of the conversation. enforcement as a profes- Tech conspire to stifle free adult woman, unarmed, With the withdrawal of idea was pushed along by a Yet the Knoxville News- sion these days? And do speech and silence those was shot and killed during the KPD from the schools handful of leftwing groups Sentinel wants to leave the you think you’ll give a hoot who do not agree with the riots at the Capitol and inside the city, Kincannon locally and when Mayor impression Mayor Jacobs about the skin color or eth- them. All of them relent- very little has been written abruptly announced the Jacobs stated the obvious somehow inserted him- nicity of a responding offi- lessly pursue a narrative or said about it. The trag- Knoxville Police Depart- and criticized the idea of self into the conversation cer if your life is in danger that is frequently just not edy of a young man armed ment was withdrawing from spending taxpayer dollars and curdled the solidarity or you or a loved one has true. According to the tri- with a gun, was killed by the Memorandum of Agree- on someone to direct the of the board of education. been hurt? Police officers fecta of the leftists, the a Black police officer at ment between the Knox conversation as a waste That is, to be polite, a fan- in this country have been mainstream news media Austin – East High School. County Schools system, of money, the wheels flew tasy. Never happened. The denigrated and treated and Big Tech, the summer That has spiraled into a the KPD and the Sheriff’s off the goat wagon. Jacobs mayor is the chief adminis- with utter disrespect and it of 2020 was the “Summer continuing debate that has Department. The Great was, of course, right. For trative officer of the county of Peaceful Protests.” occupied much time and Incompetent evidently con- the better part of the last and, like the members of is shameful. The very same Those “peaceful protests” attention from local media. sulted no one before her two months, the board has the board of education, has people who cry defund the left $2 billion in damages The shooting of Antho- announcement. A goodly been preoccupied with an obligation to the taxpay- police are those who claim which will come out of your ny Thompson, Jr. followed number of parents, facul- tossing Watson’s idea back ers. As long as I’ve been they want to have a conver- insurance premiums and several other shootings in ty, staff and students have and forth instead of focus- around, I don’t recall the sation while we ignore the mine. Federal buildings East Knoxville in the vicin- been dismayed and out- ing on the more important News-Sentinel ever wor- real problem. We’re talk- were set on fire, churches ity of Austin-East; all of the raged by Kincannon’s deci- issue of just what it will do rying about what the tax- ing about how to manage and businesses burned, victims were young adults. sion. School will be open- for security in the absence payers could afford or how law enforcement profes- people killed. Ultra-left- These were indescribable ing the middle of August of actual police officers much they were taxed to sionals while school starts ists, some of them armed, losses to the families of the and the Great Incompe- inside those schools in the pay for it. Now Tyler Whet- in a matter of a month and set up “autonomous zones” victims and the community. tent has been fortunate city. Board member Mike stone has been prodded a half. While leftists try and inside American cities, There is reason to believe inasmuch as much of the McMillan pointed out yet to push along another deny it, actions always have on American soil, yet the some of these murders public debate has occurred another obvious fact: the mega-story about racism consequences and they only time the leftists will were gang-related. Some around the question of gun violence near a local inside the Knoxville Police won’t be able to cancel the utter the word “treason” of the arrests made have the school system hiring school was occurring only Department. Whetstone fearsome toll our folly will is during the riots” at the been little short of awful; an outside “facilitator” to in one location. McMil- tells us there are only 19 bring. As police officers Capitol. Law enforcement the accused perpetrators assist the board of educa- lan said it was not a prob- Black police officers out of retire, or quit and young agencies were not allowed are themselves children. tion in having a conversa- lem throughout the entire “roughly 375” in the KPD. men and women refuse to protect the people and Yet, Knoxville Mayor Indya tion with the very people county. McMillan also As Whetstone points out to consider it as a career, property of individuals Kincannon jerked the 14 who elected it. That idea reminded his colleagues in his story, KPD has the it leaves the most vulner- during the “peaceful pro- Knoxville Police Depart- was the brainchild of board that using a facilitator for budget to employ as many able elements of society tests” but those on Capitol ment officers from those member Daniel Watson community meetings is as 416 officers, yet they exposed. Nor will it ulti- Hill certainly weren’t with- schools inside the city and the folks at the Knox- not ideal for communicat- are having difficulty enlist- mately empower anyone out protection. Congress limits. ville News-Sentinel seem to ing with board members, ing recruits. Now there’s but the predators amongst employs its own police As this is written, school be promoting the narrative much less the only means. something we don’t hear us. We Must Ensure An Even Broadband Playing Field Over the the Knox- playing field when govern- electric bills to pay for this decisions are discussed, to learn more about their last year, ville area ment monopolies compete new $450 million invest- and no stone is left proposed broadband plan as we bat- who have with private businesses. ment. KUB has said that unturned. and how it will impact rate- tled the worked hard Because otherwise, the rates could increase by KUB provides great ser- payers. This is a major COVID-19 to ensure City of Knoxville and KUB three percent annually. vice to the Knoxville area, decision, and it’s impor- pandemic, we don’t will have economic incen- This might not sound like and I know they want to tant to have robust conver- we learned skip a beat tives to advance the inter- a lot to some folks, but continue to serve our com- sations with all viewpoints to adapt during this ests of their new broad- electric ratepayers like munity as best as possi- included. and saw pandemic. band department over pri- seniors and economical- ble. That’s why I think KUB GOD’S PLACE TREASURES more clear- In fact, an vate businesses that have ly challenged households should slow down and hold ly than ever indepen- invested in our communi- will bear the cost for more more public hearings and THRIFT STORE before what dent analy- ty and hired hundreds of affluent families to have an forums so we can continue 6119 Chapman Hwy was nec- sis by Broad- local employees. additional option for giga- Furniture, glassware, clothing & more essary to bandnow. Another important safe- bit services to their homes. Variety of clothing $1 each get through By Nick Pavlis com iden- guard would be preventing As we continue to recov- Friday Special: Founder & Chief Strategist unprec- Pavlis Public Strategies tifies ten KUB or the City of Knoxville er from the econom- Adult clothes $2 a bag edent- companies from withholding permis- ic effects of COVID-19, Proceeds help feed homeless. ed circumstances. 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(865) 687-6622 865/207-5587 Mobile 865/770-4030 Office PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus June 21, 2021 Honoring Our Fathers “Our Father which art in Porch light heaven, Hallowed be thy Today’s youth Conversation Carroll Reece name.” Matthew 6:9 (KJV). have missed out was stilted, but Those on so many good the songs by the a r e things that we old Four Tops, Temp- Tennessee’s ‘Mr. Republican’Pt12 t h e people enjoyed. tations, or The words Don’t tell me how Rolling Stones o f much better life from the car’s Jesus is now because AM radio filled refer- I realize how for- the silence. It’s r i n g tunate we are to a classic date. A to our have all the tech- By Joe Rector movie downtown heav- nology that sup- [email protected] was followed by a By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo. e n l y posedly makes trip to the Copper com Father things easier. How could we Kettle. Cheeseburgers, i n ever survive without refrig- fries, and shakes satisfied what is known as The erators that remind us to always hungry teens, even Lord’s Prayer. Many fathers pick up items at the grocery though the young lady at are mentioned in the Bible. store? Our lives are complet- first said she only wants a Abraham was called “the er with vehicles that drive coke. By Ray Hill father of many nations” themselves. Most impor- By the time the teens are (Romans 4:17); Noah was tant are our cell phones finished eating, they were [email protected] a father who obeyed God that suck too much atten- much more relaxed. They’d by building an ark (Gene- tion and time from our lives. discovered some common sis 6:13-14); and Joseph, a That old phone with the interests, and perhaps they carpenter, was the earthly rotary dial was important to shared a mutual attraction. father of Jesus (Matthew Picture of Ralphine, Ralph, and Wayne Major on a Father’s Day during the sixties us older folks. Phone calls They had no hangouts to 1:18-25). while living on our dairy farm. to Oak Ridge were long-dis- visit. Video games and DVRs Father’s Day---that spe- tance with exorbitant charg- didn’t exist, and even if they cial summer holiday set es. Families used the phone did, her dad wasn’t about aside to honor our earth- renewed appreciation. We fathers still living, God before and celebrate those to keep in touch with loved to let a boy in his house. He ly fathers. Unbelievably, it lost our father nearly 27 bless you beyond measure among us. ones and friends. Teenaged wanted her home and lay has already been celebrat- years ago. Sometimes, it throughout the year with boys dialed numbers of girls awake waiting to hear her ed for 2021 as our nation seems like yesterday. This good health and many days Words of Faith: From but hung up, maybe even a come through the door safe. continues recovery from year, he would have turned of joy and gladness. Hope- the Ten Commandments, half dozen times, before Dad knew the boy might in the COVID pandemic. The 95 years old on the day fully, there will be many “Honour thy father and thy hearing them say “hello.” some way bring up the idea last year has, undoubtedly, after Father’s Day. Others more Happy Father’s Days mother.” Exodus 20:12 They awkwardly carried on of parking. For today’s young caused families to look at have lost fathers in recent ahead for us to remem- (KJV). conversations until muster- folks, that’s finding a subdi- their time together with a days and weeks. For those ber those who have gone ing enough courage to ask vision road that is long and them out. lonely. The couple drove If the girl agreed to go out, there and made out for a the boy would spend all Sat- while. urday washing and waxing If the girl isn’t ready for Tax break for Andrew Johnson and vacuuming the old car. something like that, the dis- The shower was long, and appointed boy aims his car he shaved “peach fuzz” toward her home. When they from his face without the arrived, he got out to open Building OKed by city council use of a five-blade gel strip the door and walk his date Cont. from page 1 Community Em- set aside last year for the razor, and doused himself to the door. The neighbor- noted that the 130,000- powerment Direc- Burlington Community. with English Leather, Canoe, hood was quiet, and most square foot facility will tor Charles Lomax She was told the funds will or some other strong-smell- folks had turned in for the have retail, a rooftop bar, responded to ques- roll over into the new fiscal ing cologne. Sometimes he night. No outside lights with condos and apartments. tions about fund- year. would leave early and would sensors broke through the Parker said she was sur- ing of Burling- The council overruled a simply drive through the night. Only a single light on prised “to see this to come ton improvements planning commission deci- girl’s neighborhood. the front porch shone. The to council.” and the Magnolia sion. Applicant Benjamin At some point, he pulled couple talked about having Mayor Indya Kincannon Streetscape pro- Mullins, representing prop- in the driveway and walked had a good time, and the answered saying that any gram Tuesday eve- erty owner Ron Welch, told to the front door. His head boy struggled with the deci- PILOT going over a 10-year ning during the the council he had request- hung as low as a prisoner sion to kiss her. window must get council city council meet- ed RN-4 from the current who faced his punishment. I remember that kind of approval. ing. Photo by Mike RN-1 zoning but the plan- The ring of the doorbell was night in 1974. Amy was my Councilwomen Parker Steely. ners voted, in a split vote, usually answered by the date, and I was a nervous and Singh both voted for RN-2. A multi-family warden of the house. The wreck the entire evening. against the tax break. as the city using them for goes back several years; development is planned for dad wasn’t happy that his At the end, we stood at the The council also the homeless. various public hearings the Greenway Drive area little girl was going out with door, and I took the chance approved various projects During a motion to pass were held on the issue. near North Broadway. a pimple-faced punk. Con- to kiss her. It was the best to receive COVID-19 funds the 2022 Capital Improve- Parker said that citizens Mullins said there was versation was tense, and decision I ever made in my to assist homeless people. ment Budget, Parker said also objected at anoth- no neighborhood opposi- the boy sighed with relief life. I still remember every Those include the Salva- that in a recent meeting er recent meeting called tion and the area is expe- when his date comes to the detail of the moment with tion Army, Volunteer Minis- of Burlington residents by Neighborhood Coor- riencing a growth spurt. rescue. The last thing he not one bit of high-tech try Center, YWCA and Helen she learned they were dinator Debbie Sharp on The council agreed and heard was the dad remind- equipment to in some way to Ross McNabb Center. opposed to the Magnolia the streetscape program. passed the change 8-0-1 ing the couple what time record it, just a single porch Also approved was the Streetscape program and She suggested the Capital with Councilman Charles they must be home. bulb to light the scene. condemnation of two prop- feels the $2 million should Budget be postponed. Thomas abstaining. erties to make way for the be used for economic City Council candidate The council also voted to city’s Homemakers Pro- improvements there. Deidra Harper spoke and remove a previous zoning gram. Parker questioned Mayor Kincannon and said that the streetscape change at Knoxville Center County may keep the purchase of the Bogart the city’s director of com- funds should be used for Mall which was passed property for $68,000 and munity empowerment, business start ups. years ago to permit an asked about other options Charles Lomax, replied that “Streetscapes was what apartment complex in the Pugh CPA as auditor for blighted property such the streetscape program was presented to us—the parking lot. Cont. from page 1 “We do know a seri- only option that was given In public forum a down- general’s report that there ous mistake was made to us,” she said. She called town resident complained were no criminal charg- because of a series of pro- on the council to redirect about noise from karaoke es against anyone at the cess issues at the health the funding. bars, joy riders in loud cars health department but department. We need to Parker asked what hap- and a general rise in noise Jacobs pushed for the Pugh fully understand every pened to the $626,000 downtown. investigation. aspect of this mistake to be sure it won’t happen Are you ready to sell your home? again,” Mayor Jacobs said. Placing a renewal of Pugh’s contract on the Pediatric Consultants commission agenda hints strongly that continuing North, Halls and Maynardville with that firm is a given. Comprehensive Primary and Subspecialty Health The commission may Care For Infants, Children, and Adolescents also take up changing some Knox County Merit System NOW ACCEPTING NEW Council operational proce- PATIENTS AT ALL LOCATIONS dures. Four agenda items defining how the merit Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm Buyers are looking now! council interacts with the For an Appointment or Patient sheriff’s office include: con- duct at the merit council Referral, Call Us Today. 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PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus June 21, 2021 June 21, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A5 Carroll Reece Tennessee’s ‘Mr. Republican’Pt12 Pages from the Past Chattanooga Daily campaign to show election Times published a irregularities occurred report on August 10 in counties carried by the congressman was both candidates. “pushing an investigation The charges about into alleged fraudulent election irregularities voting” in Claiborne brought a statement county.” Reece was from Carroll Reece jubilant when he pointed denying neither he nor out Congressman O. B. his supporters had sent Lovette had failed to file money into Claiborne a contest following the County for the primary results of the August 4, election. “Neither I nor By Ray Hill 1932 primary election as any of my friends sent [email protected] required by law. Reece one dollar to Claiborne Carroll Reece had spent of President Herbert said he was grateful of county, so certainly they a decade in Congress Hoover who openly and “this willingness of my had no slush fund,” serving Tennessee’s First continuously funneled late opponent to bow to Reece said. “Mr. Lovette Congressional District patronage and projects the will of the majority charges my friends in when he had been upset through the former of the Republican voters Claiborne issued bogus by Oscar Byrd Lovette, congressman rather of the district.” Carroll poll tax receipts and used the former district than the incumbent, Reece cheerfully admitted liquor. This is challenged attorney general from O. B. Lovette. It had to had Lovette been able as utterly untrue and no Greene County in the be a humiliating and to demonstrate the credible testimony can be 1930 general election. infuriating experience for charges made “by the less produced to sustain it.” Reece had faced a tough Congressman Lovette reliable supporters” of The former congressman primary challenge that to see his nominees the congressman, Lovette noted Lovette used an year from attorney Sam for federal jobs and would have surely carried example that there were W. Price, yet it seemed offices inside his own his fight to the Republican more votes cast in the virtually impossible the district ignored in favor State Executive congressional primary for congressman could lose of those recommended Committee. Supposed Congress than won by the the general election to the by his predecessor. election irregularities were GOP nominee for sheriff in Independent candidacy Carroll Reece had the hardly one-sided, Reece Claiborne county. Reece FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION. of O. B. Lovette. Lovette advantage of his wealth, claimed. The former said Washington County A campaign sticker for Congressman Carroll Reece had announced and experience, and the congressman insisted “where Mr. Lovette’s organized a campaign support of the Hoover :there were countless friends selected every which was waged in ten administration as well as irregularities reported to judge in every precinct, days. Lovette hammered his own deep roots inside me in the counties which refusing my friends the home his support for the First Congressional my late opponent carried right to have a single propose to promote fur- as an Independent. water power projects run District. After having by large majorities.” representative” was an ther dissension and con- The real contest inside by the government for served the district for Reece issued a statement interesting case. “There fusion and to prostitute Tennessee’s First Con- the benefit of the people a decade, he had done saying, “I have no criticism were 6,101 votes cast in the hope of carrying Ten- gressional District was rather than the private many favors for countless of those Republicans the Republican primary, nessee for the Republi- over. While Congress- interests. Congressman families throughout the who supported my late whereas Mr. Williams, can ticket by engaging in man Lovette attempted Carroll Reece was on the district and retained opponent in the recent the Republican candidate any joint debates with a to revive the issues that other side of the issue, the loyalty of most of primary and, as the for sheriff, received only bolter of the party ticket.” had brought him victo- supporting the approach the GOP apparatus in party nominee, entitled 3,353.” Carroll Reece Of course in the heavily ry in the 1930 general favored by President the First District. to their support in the simplified it by pointing Republican First District, election, voters seemed Herbert Hoover, who Although his campaign coming election.” Reece out, “In other words, in Reece had no need to par- less inclined to support a was against government managers predicted a said he would attempt the Washington county ticipate in a joint debate candidate who had cam- ownership of the sweeping victory in every to justify the support primary, held entirely by and realized he would be paigned in the primary water powered project county comprising the the Republicans of the Lovette appointees, there at a disadvantage were he as the “economy” candi- proposed at Muscle First District, Carroll First Congressional were 2,748 more votes to do so. O. B. Lovette, an date. Virtually everyone in Shoals, the forerunner Reece only narrowly District had given him. cast in the primary than attorney, could unleash Tennessee suffered from of the Tennessee Valley managed to defeat O. The lack of official the nominee for sheriff a torrent of words on just the onset of the Great Authority. Reece had also B. Lovette for the GOP election returns from the received.” To this day, the about any subject at any Depression and Republi- upset many constituents nomination for Congress. Tennessee Secretary of down ballot vote is usually time. To Lovette’s charge cans in the mountains of by his failure to get the Almost immediately State’s office decades less than that cast in there were a “number of East Tennessee were no Cove Creek Dam built. following the election, East after the 1932 primary federal and state races. issues between us”, Car- exception. Carroll Reece Public power was a potent Tennessee newspapers might be explained by Carroll Reece’s roll Reece retorted, “One had proven his ability to issue in Tennessee began reporting alleged the statement of T. J. statement on the specific great issue between us deliver services to his con- politics and the state’s irregularities. The Harrison, the Hancock election irregularities is whether you are going stituents, an art perfect- senior U. S. senator, Knoxville News Sentinel County Superintendent was a pretty effective to continue to bolt the ed by Tennessee’s senior Kenneth D. McKellar, was carried a story that while of Schools. Harrison refutation of much of Republican ticket in the U. S. senator Kenneth an outspoken advocate election returns from decried the 1932 GOP what Congressman O. November election and McKellar. East Tennesse- for public power and Claiborne County gave primary election in B. Lovette had alleged. violate your plighted words ans wanted jobs, food for an equally fierce foe of Carroll Reece a majority his home county as Reece was certified of honor given publicly their children and them- private power interests. over Congressman O. B. “the most corrupt” as the Republican at Chicago.” Reece dis- selves, and a decent life. The issue was enough Lovette, there was already congressional election nominee for Congress missed Lovette’s can- O. B. Lovette made a good to take Carroll Reece a protest from the Lovette of his experience. The from the First District didacy as “begotten in showing, winning 27,888 under in the 1930 campaign. Ben England, superintendent insisted by the Republican State the slime of party dis- votes, while Albert Carter general election. a Lovette supporter he had affidavits and Primary Board. Reece loyalty and contrary to Tipton won a meager Reece was determined said, “We can produce “other evidence” “to prove continued campaigning all the rules of fair play 7,950 ballots. Carroll to regain his seat in affidavits that persons wholesale fraud on the throughout the district and political integrity.” Reece won 30,336 votes Congress and ran again from 13 up were allowed part of Lovette workers in in early September. The Carroll Reece had to return to Congress in in 1932, challenging O. to vote. No poll tax the election.” According Knoxville News Sentinel waited to reply to O. one of the worst elector- B. Lovette who ran in the receipts were required at to the Greeneville Sun duly noted a visit by B. Lovette’s broadside al defeats his Republican Republican primary that many precincts. A Reece Oscar Byrd Lovette was Reece, his wife Louise announcing his Indepen- Party had ever suffered. year. Forever labeled as official mailed out notices reported to have carried and “their poodle dog” to dent candidacy following The decade of the a party bolter, an issue to election officials telling Hancock County by 82 Dandridge, Tennessee. the Tennessee Republican 1920s had, politically which Carroll Reece them to disregard poll votes in the primary. 1932 was the year of State Executive Commit- speaking, belonged to repeated in every city, tax receipts.” England Harrison, a supporter of party bolters and sore tee asking the congress- the Republican Party. town and hamlet inside added emphatically, Carroll Reece, charged, losers in Tennessee. man to withdraw as a can- The decade of the the First District, O. “The Claiborne County “There were at least Lewis Pope had failed to didate in the interests of 1930s would belong to B. Lovette tried hard returns will have to 500 unqualified votes beat Hill McAlister for the party harmony. Lovette the Democratic Party. to burnish his GOP be thrown out.” cast for Lovette in the Democratic nomination snapped he was “run- The 1932 election was credentials throughout By August 7, the primary.” “In one district for governor that year and ning my own show” while the dawn of the age his two-year term of Nashville Banner carried where there are 49 promptly announced he Reece reminded the con- of Franklin Roosevelt office in anticipation a story stating a very names on the certified would run in the fall as an gressman, “Thousands of and the New Deal. of running a primary happy Carroll Reece poll tax list, 30 votes were Independent. Likewise, upright Republicans who campaign. Carroll Reece was in Knoxville, while cast for Reece and 152 came the announcement voted for you in August was personally wealthy Congressman O. B. were cast for Lovette. most everybody in Ten- are now satisfied…to sup- through his marriage to Lovette was going to “Lovette had a three nessee’s First Congressio- port me as the nominee.” Louise Despard Goff, contest the election to two majority on nal District had expected. Carroll Reece insisted the daughter of the very returns from Claiborne the primary board in Citing election fraud, Con- Republican candidates rich Guy Despard Goff County. Reportedly, the county,” Harrison gressman O. B. Lovette in Tennessee needed a of West Virginia. There Claiborne County had explained. “The Lovette declared his candidacy party united for the fall was also every indication given Reece a majority of majority would not allow for reelection in the gen- election and he would do Carroll Reece was a 2,003 votes, which was the two members who eral election as an Inde- nothing to injure the suc- shrewd businessman enough to give the former favored Reece to sit in on pendent. Both Pope and cess of his fellow candi- who increased his family congressman a majority of the meetings of the board Lovette insisted they were dates. The general elec- holdings throughout his 1,737 votes districtwide. and the Reece supporters the legitimate nominees tion would be a three-man life. During the two years When told Lovette had no say whatsoever of their respective politi- affair with Carroll Reece he was out of office, intended to challenge in picking the election cal parties. Carroll Reece running for Congress as Reece began a relentless the results in Claiborne officers and were not even issued a statement once the Republican nominee campaign to win back his County, Reece replied, “It allowed to have watchers again denouncing O. B. and Albert Carter Tipton, a congressional seat from won’t do him any good.” at the polls.” Harrison Lovette’s party irregular- young attorney, running as O. B. Lovette. Reece was Whether it did him detailed his allegations, ity. Reece turned down the Democratic nominee aided in his pursuit of his any good or not, O. B. which were likely prodded Lovette’s invitation to and Congressman Oscar seat by the administration Lovette persisted. The along by the Reece debate, sniffing, “I do not Byrd Lovette running PAGE A6 The Knoxville Focus June 21, 2021 Pandemic slows, health department plans ahead By Mike Steely Senior Writer Wednesday’s meeting of the sources and attendance is down when it is found how long the cur- health department look at the [email protected] “Advisory Board of Health” will at the health department’s tem- rent vaccines have immunity. increase in mental health prob- “I welcome the input of this be the last monthly meeting as porary location at the former Buchanan said she and the lems and drug overdoses. board,” Knox County Health the group goes back to their pre- Food City on North Broadway, board hope to return to pre-pan- “I welcome your input from the Director Dr. Martha Buchanan pandemic schedule of quarterly that facility will be closed. Vac- demic roles with discussions on board, it gives me a different pro- told the Board of Health Wednes- meetings, setting the next meet- cines will now be available at the things like mosquito control and spective. I can’t have it without day. Dr. Buchanan has continued ing with Buchanan for September health department’s location on other health issues. you,” she said. meeting with the advisory board 23rd. The board met face-to-face 140 Dameron Avenue. “I want to make good use of She advised the board mem- and seeking their suggestions. in the small assembly room of the Buchanan continued to urge your time,” she told the board. bers to keep their county e-mail Until the commission cut the City-County Building. non-vaccinated people to contin- She asked them to bring their powers of the board, the mem- Buchanan reported that 47% of ue following the five core actions ideas and questions to future addresses active to respond to bers managed safety measures Knox County residents now have to be healthy. meetings. questions and suggestions and for the county during the COVID- had at least one dose of vaccine Dr. James Shamiyeh said that Buchanan said she wants to said there may be more feder- 19 pandemic. The change put and cases have “slowed to a hospitalizations are down but focus on “Health Equity” and has al and state funds coming. She Buchanan in charge and she had trickle” while noting three recent warned of a possible increase plans to extend health access added an independent review of a choice in advisors so she chose deaths. As testing and vaccines in cases this fall. He said that a to poorer neighborhoods. One how the county handled the pan- the same board. are widely available from different booster shot may be considered member suggested that the demic is planned.

How are Knoxville’s e-bike, e-scooter rentals rolling? Cont. from page 1 E-911 Board adopts there have been four acci- dents where the rider has had to get follow up medi- budget, pay increases, cal attention, but no over- night stays or worse.” If you’ve seen these and funds for overtime scooters parked on side- walks downtown you may By Mike Steely wonder about why and if Senior Writer the “stipend” for supervisors at the facil- someone might steal them. [email protected] ity and a human resources consultant is “Once a rider is done with The board of the Knox County Emer- studying that. He said the local system a scooter, they do have to gency Communications District voted does not pay as well as other emergen- park it within the operat- Wednesday to approve an annual budget cy agencies. ing area, and both compa- starting in July of $3,850,000 and to E-911 is gearing up to buy standing nies make you take a pic- transfer $400,000 from the current desks for workers at both the Baxter ture of the scooter on the budget toward a new telephone system. Avenue location and the new backup checking out screen. This Finance Chairman John Fugate recom- offices in the former St. Mary’s Hospi- way, the companies can mended the funds, calling it a “doable tal building. He said that backup office verify that the scooter has budget.” should be open by mid-year 2023. been parked properly/find Within the budget is a 3% pay raise for Fugate said the City of Knoxville has who parked the scooter employees and $25,000 to handle over- kicked in an additional $200,000 and incorrectly if it was parked time of E-911 employees. The system is he hopes Knox County will do likewise. wrong,” Carter said. PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. shy the number of operators it should Anders reported there are eight new Why couldn’t someone What’s with those electric scooters left on sidewalks down- have on hand and E-911 Director Brad employees working now and the system just get on the abandoned town? The Knoxville Focus asked the city to explain the Anders sought and got permission to is looking for a recorder vendor to save all scooter and ride off? policy. allow, with review, employees with less incoming calls. He said the system needs “You unlock the scoot- than six months on the job to take emer- a new computer for that. ers through a smart phone So, apparently a person leaving the scooter on the gency leave without pay. It was also announced that acquiring app that turns them on. You does not have to return the sidewalk. Knoxville Fire Chief Stan Sharp, who ownership of property on Sharp’s Ridge create an account in the scooter where they rented The electric scooters are heads the personnel committee, was the is underway and the city and county are app and that is how you them. There are some limited to downtown use first to mention the raise and the board interested in tower space there. Anders know who is riding them,” things the person has to and none are permitted on voted unanimously to approve. also asked the members to back his he said. do when finished riding and Market Square. Anders also said he would like to raise nomination to the state board. June 21, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

June 21, 2021

THEY’RE VIRTUALLY THE BEST ALL-ROUND! Recognition of top Student-Athletes will conclude next week Next week’s June 28 issue will wrap up The Knoxville Focus’ 10th annual recognition of the local high schools’ Student-Athletes of the Year. Academics, athletics and character are the qualities that figure into the selection of these outstanding young people in our coverage area. The Focus appreciates the assistance of the schools’ athletic directors, coaches and teachers in providing information and pictures of the honorees.

FBA honorees have taken steps to potential careers By Steve Williams

Lora-Grace PHOTO BY JAMES SPEARS Koerner and Tyler Powell’s Cayden Baker, a Texas A&M signee, makes a play from her shortstop position in a game at Gibbs this past season. Vaught had a lot going on this past school year and during their time at First Baptist Acad- Baker’s dream came true; emy in Powell. They stayed busy and productive in academics and ath- A favorite extracurricular she has advice for others letics as well as in activity off campus for FBA By Steve Williams other extracurricu- Salutatorian Lora-Grace players I’ve coached,” said Powell’s Jeff to COVID in 2020 – were a .478 batting lar activities. Koerner is horse riding. Many young girls dream of playing col- Inman. “There isn’t anything on the field average with 26 doubles, 19 triples, At the end of their lege softball in the Southeastern Con- that she can’t do and does everything 16 homers, 202 runs, 99 RBI and 139 senior year they ference. at a high level. She is a very tough com- stolen bases. During Cayden’s career, each were presented FBA’s Golden Eagle Award What does it take to get that oppor- petitor who hates to lose and the bigger Powell’s record was 116-24. for their accomplishments. tunity? the game the better she plays.” Baker had offers from Louisiana Koerner was the Salutatorian in the Class of For starters, future prospects and Inman also said it’s “very rare” to Lafayette, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Mich- 2021, earning a grade point average of 4.17 parents may want to take a look at have a player that signs with a Power igan, Penn State and Duke in addition while taking all the Advanced Placement cours- Cayden Baker’s statistics at Powell High 5 Conference school. to Texas A&M. es offered at First Baptist Academy. In fact, it was for the 2021 season. Baker is the second SEC signee “I’ve always dreamed of playing in the noted that she took the AP Government and Poli- Her numbers pretty much give one Inman has had at Powell. Former Lady SEC,” said Cayden. “I was told I wasn’t tics exam, the AP Calculus exam and the AP Lit- an idea of what it takes to be offered a Panther Kennedy Cowden played at good enough, so that made me want erature and Composition exam in a week’s time scholarship in the SEC. Kentucky before transferring to Geor- it even more. The facilities are amaz- prior to the school’s May 15 graduation. Offensively, the Lady Panthers’ short- gia Tech after her freshman season. ing and I wanted to go somewhere that Lora-Grace played soccer and basketball during stop who signed with Texas A&M, hit an “The only other local players I can softball was prioritized and of course her time at the FBA Upper School. In addition, LG even .500 in District 3-AAA, one of the think of to play in the SEC or at a Power had a good football team!” has participated in equestrian events outside of state’s best districts. 5 Conference school are Kaylan Cole Baker will report to A&M, which FBA for most of her life. In 136 official at-bats, Baker had 68 and Madison Webber at UT,” said is located in College Station, in mid- Koerner is also participating in the Knoxville hits, which included 12 doubles, five Inman. “They played at The King’s Acad- August. Police Department Cadet program while accom- triples and nine home runs. emy a couple years ago.” “The plan is to play shortstop and hit plishing all she has in the classroom and the ath- Cayden got on base 17 times via Baker was a freshman on Inman’s in the batting order somewhere, but I letic realm. walks and had an on-base percentage state championship team at Powell in have to work for it,” she said. “Knowing LG plans to attend the University of Tennessee of .570. She stole 41 bases, scored 72 2018. I have a heck of a lot of athletes ahead in the fall with the ultimate goal of working in law runs and batted in 32 runs for Powell, “She started at shortstop and hit of me, I know I have to work for it and enforcement as a career. which won the district’s regular season leadoff every game as a freshman there’s no doubt in my mind that I will In the classroom, Vaught is an excellent student and tournament titles. She struck out through her senior season,” said Inman. be starting.” who excels in all he does. only 12 times in 158 plate appearanc- “She went to The King’s Academy her As for her major, Baker, who was a He played multiple sports at FBA and finished es. 8th grade year and played varsity for member of the National Honor Society playing soccer and running track this past spring. Baker, whose fielding percentage was them and won a state championship with a 3.8 GPA, said: “As of right now I Tyler also is talented in the music field and .923, is the PHS female Student-Athlete with them.” am going into Business. I had intentions can be found on stage with his guitar and a of the Year. Baker’s career stats at Powell – all in of being a social worker, but I’m leaning Continued on page 2 “Cayden is one of the most talented three years because of the lost season Continued on page 4

PROUDLY SERVING YOU IN-STORE AND ONLINE MATLOCKTIRESERVICE.COM PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus June 21, 2021 THEY’RE VIRTUALLY THE BEST ALL-ROUND! Hayes and Palmer are Berean Christian honorees By Steve Williams By Tom Mattingly Cooper Hayes was one of the state’s top golfers during his prep career. A three-time TSSAA Webb School graduate Noelle Fuchs rows in the far left position. She’ll be on the Duke University rowing team this com- state tournament qualifier, ing fall. Hayes tied for ninth place in the 2020 Division II-A state tourney at Willow- Webb’s Fuchs and Bradley were highly recommended Brook Golf Club in Man- chester, carding a 74-78- By Steve Williams is on a par with any team was a TSSAA Mr. Foot- 152. leader I have coached, ball semifinalist last fall, Earlier in his senior Webb School’s Student-Athletes of including those at Stan- a two-time All-State hon- season, Hayes won the the Year – Noelle Fuchs and Jackson ford, where I served for oree and one of the top District 1 championship Berean Christian School’s Bradley – are headed to Duke Uni- 12 years.” offensive linemen in the at Three Ridges with a Cooper Hayes is continu- versity and Cornell University, respec- Davis also noted that area. 2-under 70 and tied for ing his golf career at Lip- tively. what was “remarkable” “I have gained tre- second place in the region scomb University. Fuchs will be on the rowing team at about Fuchs’ transition mendous respect for tournament at Harrison Duke, after playing soccer at Webb. from soccer to rowing Jackson through our Bay in Chattanooga with She also was a prep rower at the was not just her eventu- relationship and truly a 71 to secure his state Gibbs in the TSSAA co-op Atomic Rowing Club in Oak Ridge. al success, but her self believe he represents berth. program. Jackson, a three-year starter in foot- determination in solv- Jackson Bradley everything positive that Hayes, who lived in “Gracie is one of the ball and also a wrestler for the Spar- ing an exercise induced Webb School holds dear in Strawberry Plains but hardest working student- tans, will continue his football career asthma problem. our mission,” wrote Meske. attended Berean Chris- athletes around,” said this fall at Cornell, an Ivy League “Noelle is the best prep rower I have “As a student, Jackson has excelled tian School throughout the Berean AD. “She uses school in Ithaca, N.Y. ever coached, both in her talent and in the classroom. He is well respected high school, is the BCS her efforts to share with Both Noelle and Jackson had letters what she does to bring out the best in by his teachers and classmates. male Student-Athlete of others at church and on of recommendation written in their herself,” added Davis. “When I look at Jackson,” added the Year. the BCS campus.” behalf in February. “As a team captain,” he continued, Meske, “I see an individual who is Hayes played for Carter Palmer was a Division John Davis of Atomic Rowing wrote “she is a quiet leader and a consen- honest, caring, soft-spoken and High his freshman and II-A All-State selection this to The Professional Athletes Founda- sus builder … She is trusted and thus humble and someone who is commit- sophomore seasons in the year in basketball, averag- tion’s Student Scholarship Program builds trust within the team. For that ted to excellence in both the class- TSSAA’s co-op program ing 28.1 points per game for Fuchs, who he had coached for reason, she is highly respected and room and on the playing field. I believe but started playing for during regular season nearly two years. well liked.” he will make a positive difference in the Eagles when Berean action. She also was a “Noelle is team captain on a squad In Webb Athletic Director and Head others’ lives. It has been an honor to started its golf program second-team selection of 35 rowers and a national level junior Football Coach David Meske’s letter coach Jackson Bradley. He is truly a his junior season. on The Knoxville Focus / athlete,” said Davis in his letter. “She regarding Bradley, he noted Jackson wonderful young man.” “Cooper is a talented Coaches’ All-Knox County young man whose char- team. acter is on full display Gracie made the All-Dis- on the golf course,” said trict 3-AA team in softball Flatford wants to encourage others with cystic fibrosis Berean Christian Athletic and also was the District By Steve Williams February earned All-State honors in Director Eric Palmer. “He 3-AA tournament MVP. the high jump and long jump at the is a leader on the Berean Palmer helped lead Avery Flatford, who continues to Tennessee State Indoor Champion- campus and a mentor to Gibbs (32-13) to third champion a cause to show others with ships. young golfers from around place at the Class AA state cystic fibrosis that they don’t have to Collins totaled 6,594 points in win- the area.” softball tournament, play- be sidelined by the disease, is Farra- ning the decathlon at Austin Peay Hayes also landed a ing center field and hitting gut High’s female Student-Athlete of State in Clarksville May 20-21. He spot on the 2020 All-5Star No. 4 in the batting order. the Year. placed first in three events – the Preps boys’ golf team. She drilled a line drive Flatford is regarded as one of the discus (147 feet, 4 inches), pole He is continuing his golf inside-the-park home run state’s top softball pitchers and the vault (12-6) and high jump (5-11½). career at Lipscomb Uni- to right field in Gibbs’ 5-1 junior lefthander led the Lady Admirals He also took third place in the 100- versity in Nashville. win over Red Bank that to the TSSAA Class AAA state champi- meter dash, triple jump, long jump Gracie Palmer, a junior put the Eagles among the onship last month at the Spring Fling and shot put. standout in basketball final three teams alive in in Murfreesboro. In the TSSAA State Outdoors at and softball, is Berean the eight-team field. It was Farragut’s first state title Spring Fling, Collins placed fifth in the Christian’s female honor- Gracie hopes to contin- since 1982. triple jump event with a mark of 43-1. ee. ue playing softball in col- Flatford was District 4-AAA’s Pitcher He tied for seventh in the high jump Palmer played basket- lege after high school. of the Year and its tournament MVP. at 6-0. ball at BCS and softball at She was undefeated in the circle and at one point in the season was aver- Avery Flatford has committed to Ten- aging over two strikeouts per inning. nessee Tech but still has her senior While she has another season year to play at Farragut. remaining with the Lady Admirals, Avery has already committed to Ten- Student-Athlete of the Year. nessee Tech and it is believed she A two-sport standout in football and would become the first-ever Division track, Collins also got involved in the 1 college pitcher with cystic fibrosis. TSSAA decathlon to better himself as In her four straight wins at the state, a football player and ended up winning Flatford pitched 29 innings, allowing the 10-sport state event. only 20 hits, four earned runs and 11 In football last fall, the wide receiv- bases on balls. She struck out 39 and er / defensive back had success on averaged 117 pitches per game. both sides of the line. He caught three Farragut junior Mason Collins won Flatford hurled Farragut (37-2) to a touchdown passes and led Farragut’s the TSSAA State Decathlon after 4-2 win over Coffee County in the title secondary with six interceptions. He earning All-State honors in the high game. also had 53 total tackles. jump and long jump events during the Mason Collins, also a junior, Mason stayed active over the winter Tennessee State Indoor meet this past was selected Farragut’s male with indoor track and field and in winter. Gracie Palmer was a standout in basketball and softball during her junior year of high school. KHS Student-Athletes of Year: Torrente and Lockhart By Steve Williams basketball program and FBA honorees have taken Guillermo Torrente, also a track athlete. Karns High School’s male Basketball coach Tyler Student-Athlete of the Year, Robinson called Avery a steps to potential careers drew praise from Beavers’ “hardworking, dedicated, Continued from page 1 soccer coach Steven Galla- great team player, and microphone on most her and will be missed. simply fun to coach.” Wednesday evenings “Guillermo is one of the Lockhart also was a Top and Friday mornings as most positive and motivat- Decile AP and Honors Stu- he leads worship for the ed players that has ever dent with a 4.41 GPA. First Baptist Church’s played for me,” said Galla- Youth Group and the FBA her. “We will miss his lead- Chapels. ership abilities and there is Karns High’s Guillermo Torrente (in white uniform) bat- What many people do truly not a way to replace tles for the ball in a soccer match. not know is that often Tyler Vaught, First Baptist him. I am sure that he will the entire process of Academy’s male Student- go on to great things wheth- many other honors from He has a GPA of 4.27 and planning and preparing Athlete of the Year, also en- er it is on the field or off it.” previous seasons. plans to continue his stud- for these services is also joys playing the guitar. Torrente received All-Dis- Guillermo received three ies at the University of Ten- done by Tyler. In fact, the trict second team honors academic awards at Karns nessee in Chemical Engi- worship time for the graduation service was totally this past spring. Coach Gal- – the Scholar Athlete neering. planned and prepared by him. laher also said he was a Award, the Carla Brown Senior Avery Lockhart is Vaught plans to attend Roane State in the fall for veteran of the 2019 TSSAA Physical Sciences Award Karns’ female Student-Ath- Business and Audiovisual. He is seeking God’s guid- state tournament quarter- and the Excellence in Math- lete of the Year. She was ance for his future after college. finals and the recipient of ematics Award. a four-year player in the Avery Lockhart June 21, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3

Traveling‘Do to various it venues for not to talk withme’ him, but he did with the Tennessee Volunteers nod and wave at each of us as we is very enjoyable, and there are walked through the line. some intriguing In 1976, a bunch of us went stories, many to Gainesville, Fla., to “ Alligator of which can be Alley,” to see the basketball told in the pages Vols take on the Gators. There of a family news- were several notable things about paper. that game. L i n d s e y While 4,000 or so fans were By Tom Nelson has packed into the arena and excit- Mattingly reported that, ed about the game, the Gator while in California for the 1940 gymnastics team was behind the Rose Bowl, there were innumer- bleachers at one end of the court able photos taken featuring Vol going through their paces. They players and assorted Hollywood didn’t seem at all interested in starlets, some big names, some what was transpiring on the court. not. (They were much like the two Lindsey recalled one actress lovers atop Cherokee Bluff who Webb’s Fuchs and Bradley were highly recommendedgiving him a small piece of paper did not seem to care about Ten- autographed as follows: “To Lind- nessee football practice on far- sey-Do it for me, Lana Turner.” away Hudson Field. Neyland had He also mentioned she likely suspected they were spies, send- confused him with a Vol gridiron ing Gus Manning up there more star. Lindsey did not look or act than once to check things out. like George Cafego or Bob Suf- Gus reported that they did not fridge, or even Bob Neyland, but seem interested in Neyland’s No. The Tennessee travel party, with a guest appearance by Lindsey Nelson, always seemed to find esoteric eat- when Lana Turner beckoned, 10 play or anything else happen- eries on road trips, this time in Birmingham. Lindsey did as he was told. ing way down below). “’The note itself did not spec- The game was decided on a ending early Monday morning, grip of the local constabulary, A rookie SID staffer asked ify what it was that Miss Turner charge-block call as Bernard King often tried everyone’s patience. almost hauled off to jail. Harris what to do. wanted me to do for her,” went to the hoop, one of those There was a lot of time spent Cooler heads eventually pre- The answer came back quickly: Lindsey wrote in his autobi- calls’ analysts say could have sitting around, waiting for the vailed. Bud was not arrested and “Don’t do anything until you smell ography. “But in the succeeding gone either way. games. That vacuum of things to his bedding was returned. “Two smoke.” There was no smoke, years I spent in the Army, I car- The Vols didn’t get the call, and do led to some real shenanigans. decades later,” Marvin wrote, everybody calmed down, and ried that note in my wallet. It got the good guys lost. Ward and A.W. Davis, maybe “none of the group could tell the sleep overtook everyone involved. lots of attention and enhanced One of our traveling party was others, worked overtime looking police part without breaking up in Tennessee ended up winning my stock.” so distraught that he called a for ways to get under Bud Ford’s laughter. Incidentally, they don’t the game, 24-22, when Mike There was a fan encounter with friend back home and asked skin, once stealing the blankets think basketball trips are as fun Whitehead came from deep on another Hollywood personage what John Ward had said on the and sheets out of his room and as they used to be.” the depth chart to make a critical more than 50 years later. Vol Network. finding other sophomoric ways to Finally, there was a time in Lex- fourth down tackle on Mark Higgs On a 1994 road trip to Pasa- “Ward said it was a good call,” needle him. These were grown ington that the fire alarm at the that saved the day. dena for the season opener with was the response. men, mind you. Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel went Looking back at all these hap- UCLA, several of us met Jimmy Marvin West has reported that When Bud found out and off in the wee hours of the morn- penings, one thing is very clear. Stewart at a book signing. the basketball road trips in the demanded his stuff back, either ing, before the 1987 Kentucky Lindsey obviously got the best Unfortunately, Stewart, at age late 1960s and early 1970s, Ward or Davis called hotel secu- game. There was commotion up deal of all. 86, was not well. We were told starting Friday afternoon and rity, and Bud ended up in the firm and down the hall. TSSAA seeks historical Vols are Omaha Bound By Mark Nagi It’s pretty exciting.” sales, for recruiting, for the Tennessee fans were prospects of stadium ren- 200 games. loud and proud through- ovation… but in the mean- That’s how long it took out the Vols 5-0 postsea- time this means that Ten- items for Centennial Tony Vitello to build Ten- son run, and not only inside nessee is a few wins away nessee baseball from one Lindsey Nelson Stadium. A from bringing home an x will be played in the follow- Center. Former UT and NFL of the worst teams in the block party was set up just NCAA title. ing order: Austin-East vs. great Peyton Manning, will conference to one of the outside the gates, and hun- “I think it is hard to put The King’s Academy, South- be the guest speaker. best in the nation. dreds of fans set up lawn into words what it means SPORTS Doyle vs. Halls, Powell vs. Limited seating is avail- “I just wanted to get this chairs to watch the game to go to Omaha,” said n teb k Bearden, Farragut vs. Cen- able. Visit www.gkshof.org thing where people were on a big screen. It was Vitello. “The most impor- tral, Fulton vs. Campbell for tickets. Purchase tick- proud of it,” said Vitello, a great visual for ESPN, tant thing is that we have a By Steve Williams County, Hardin Valley vs. ets for $200 each or a now in his fourth season as giving the nation an extra chance to go to the Nation- Carter, Webb vs. Karns and table for $2,000. Tennessee’s head coach. peak at one of the coun- al Championship series. Want to contribute to the West vs. Gibbs. All proceeds benefit Boys The Vols got to this point try’s most passionate fan- You have two four team history of the Tennessee & Girls Clubs of the Tennes- after sweeping the Region- bases. tournaments and those Secondary Schools Athletic Fortieth Hall of Fame see Valley, which serves als and Super Regionals. “I appreciate the support winners to go the National Association? ceremony is Aug. 24 more than 6,700 youth and Their 15-6 whitewash of but people that have to do Championship series. So, A few years from now, teens at 20 Club locations conference rival LSU in this for a living, you’d never we have a chance to win the TSSAA will begin The Greater Knoxville in Knox, Blount, Loudon the final game on June 13, say, ‘Let’s go to Omaha,’ another tournament. We preparations for its Sports Hall of Fame, pre- and Anderson Counties. proved once again that this but we punched our ticket,” were almost about to do Centennial celebration. sented by First Horizon, is no fluke. said Vitello. “Vol Nation it in Hoover (SEC Tourna- Plans are to establish a has proudly announced its “I think our kids showed has been a big part of us ment) and we’ve won the comprehensive archive of class for the 40th Induction TSSAA schools return to up with the right mentality getting there. The fan sup- last two so, we will move on the athletic history of all Ceremony. normal pre-season today,” said Vitello. “They port today and other days… to the next one. It’ll be fun TSSAA member schools The 2021 class includes: were certainly focused, but I hope they can make the to take on that challenge.” back to creation of the Heather Sumpter Blake- The TSSAA Board of Con- they were also relaxed.” trip (to Omaha).” Omaha is approximately association in 1925. more (Track & Field), Mike trol earlier this month voted “It was a surreal Tennessee hadn’t 900 miles from Knoxville. So, pull out your Caldwell (Football), David to allow schools to return to moment,” said Tennes- advanced to the College There will certainly be a scrapbooks, photo Cutcliffe (Coaching), Mickey their normal pre-season as see outfield Evan Russell, World Series since 2005, good deal of orange in the albums, old scorebooks Dearstone (Media), Donnie allowed by the TSSAA Cal- who had a home run in the and frankly never really stands, even if it means and the likes and join Graham (Official), Chris endar. clinching game against even came close over the fans are jumping on a others around the state in Groer (Tennis), Lee Guetter- The Board also approved the Tigers. “You’ve got 30 past 16 years. They’ve only plane or taking a 13-hour submitting information and man (Baseball), Carly Pear- a two-year extension to the guys in the locker room been there four times in car ride. The Vols were photos on the memorable son (Para-Athlete), Charlie contract with the Ruther- that would do anything for program history. It is quite scheduled to open Col- performances of your Petrone (Trainer), and Jay ford County Chamber of each other. This is a family. an understatement to lege World Series play on school’s teams, players Wise (Golf). Commerce for Division I To see the program that we say that this is an accom- Sunday, June 20 against and coaches. The dinner and induction basketball tournaments are building… the program plishment. It’s a gargantu- Virginia. 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KOC Kick-Off Classic set for Aug. 13 The annual Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic High School Kick-Off Classic will be held at Neyland Stadium Aug. 13, starting at 6 p.m. 865562227117 Eight 12-minute quarters PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus June 21, 2021 Central’s Merritt to continue softball Ellen McGill returns career at Union College home to coach By Ken Lay Webb volleyball By Ken Lay A Central High School becoming the only Pem- graduate will continue her A college volleyball broke coach to win the career at the collegiate coach with East Tennes- award. level. see ties has returned to “We had a great season Megan Merritt, who the area to take the reins and we did some great recently graduated from of one of Knoxville’s elite things,” she said. Central and was a four- and tradition-rich pro- McGill was tabbed to year varsity player for the grams. take over the Lady Spar- Lady Bobcats, will continue Ellen McGill, who has tans’ program in May and her academic pursuits and had a successful college she now has her team in softball career at Union Col- coaching career, was offseason workouts. She’s lege in Barbourville, Ken- recently named volleyball looking forward to being at tucky. coach at Webb School of the helm at Webb. She chose Union over Knoxville. “The best and the Johnson University in Knox- A 2002 graduate of brightest choose to go to ville. Alcoa High School, McGill Webb,” she said. “They “It was between (Union) was looking to return have a winning tradition and Johnson (University),” home. and they have high stan- said Merritt, who was a Central softball player Megan Merritt recently signed to continue her career at Union And Webb provided the dards for their students pitcher and utility player College in Kentucky. Photo Submitted. perfect opportunity for her and their athletes.” for Central for the last four family and her to make a McGill began her coach- seasons and I wanted to return to the Knoxville ing career as an assis- stay close to home and I Tennessee, but the oppor- softball. flourished while in smaller Area. tant at Western Carolina liked (Union because it was tunity to play college soft- “A lot of players don’t classes in high school. “To be honest, I was in 2007 and remained small.” ball was too good to pass get to have this opportuni- “There are about 20 or looking to come home, with the Catamounts until Merritt will enter college up. ty and I’ve played softball so students in each class,” and I reached out to 2009. as a biology major and has “I’d rather play soft- since I was about four and Merritt said. “So it will be (Webb athletic director From there, she went on a career goal of becoming ball than go to UTK,” Mer- I’m really excited.” easier for me to keep up David) Meske to see if to become head coach at a veterinarian. ritt said. “I’m just glad to Classes are small at and they’ll talk to my soft- they had anything avail- Trinidad State Junior Col- She had a chance to get this opportunity, the Union and that appealed to ball coach if I’m not getting able, and he said he was lege in Colorado, where attend the University of opportunity to play college Merritt, who said that she my work done.” looking for a head coach,” she stayed until taking said McGill, who was a over as head coach for four-sport athlete for the the Braves in 2015. Lady Tornadoes. She’ll now be in the After high school, McGill high school ranks but played both basketball noted that the transition Catholic’s Emery Wright and volleyball at Virginia to Webb has been easy. Intermont College. “Webb is a good place She and her husband, to make the transition Mitch (a Gibbs High from college,” McGill signs with Tennessee Tech School graduate) have said. “You have the sup- By Ken Lay a 15-month old son and port of the parents and Knoxville Catholic High that’s why they decided to the administration.” School baseball player return home. The Lady Spartans won Emery Wright will continue “Family is the most six consecutive Division his academic pursuits and important thing and that’s II-A State Championships baseball career at Tennes- why we’re back here,” between 2013-18. But see Tech University. McGill said. “We decided now, Webb has moved up He made it official to come back at Christ- to Division II-AA. Wednesday afternoon mas. There, they’ll compete when he signed his Nation- “My husband started against the likes of Chat- al Letter of Intent to play for looking for jobs and he got tanooga Christian School, the Golden Eagles at a cer- hired on by Knox County Chattanooga Girls Prepa- emony at Catholic. Schools.” ratory School and Knox- Wright was joined at For the last six sea- ville Catholic High School. the signing ceremony by sons, McGill was head The Lady Irish have friends, family and team- coach at the University of been regulars at the state

mates as he finalized his PHOTO BY KEN LAY. North Carolina-Pembroke. tournament for the last plans to head to Cookeville. She made her decision to decade. Knoxville Catholic High School baseball player Emery Wright signs a National Letter of Wright, a catcher for the returned to Tennessee “We’ll have our work cut Intent to play for Tennessee Tech at a ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Wright signs as Irish, said that Tennessee last December but had out for us,” McGill said. “I his father, Travis, and mother, Debbie, look on. Tech was a perfect for him some unfinished business hear Catholic is loaded but noted that his base- with the Braves. and we’re facing a rebuild. ball career there will get a “It’s close enough to process during the 2020- there, and regardless of “I decided to stay and “We’ve faced a rebuild late start as he suffered an home so my friends and 21 academic year, Wright whether or not I suffered a finish the spring semes- everywhere I’ve been, so arm joint injury late in the family can come and watch faced the complications of career-ending injury, I knew ter,” she said. that’s nothing new to me.” season while playing in the me play and I liked the stu- making college visits during that I’d be happy at Tennes- UNC-Pembroke had its McGill’s journey in vol- outfield for the Irish. dent-to-faculty ratio, espe- the era of the COVID-19 see Tech,” he said. volleyball season moved leyball has taken her “I usually catch, but I cially since I’m going to pandemic. Catholic coach Caleb to the spring due to the across the country but was playing in the outfield have a tough major, espe- “I didn’t get to go down Moore said that Wright COVID-19 pandemic and now, she’s back in East and injured my U-joint,” cially when it’s combined there and make a visit has been a leader in his her team went to unprece- Tennessee. said Wright, who will with baseball.” until early March and it program. dented heights last spring, “We’ve lived in North enter Tennessee Tech as Since he sustained the was snowing, and they “When I think of Catholic the season that she knew Carolina and we’ve lived a health science major in injury, Wright said that he is didn’t have school that day baseball, I think of Emery would be her last. in Colorado. We’ve been the school’s pre-med pro- facing six months of recov- because it was snowing,” Wright because he’s suc- The Braves won their by the beach and we’ve gram. They have a (health ery and plans on redshirt- he said. cessful both on the field most Peach Belt Confer- been by the mountains,” science) program and they ing during his freshman But the visit was enough and in the classroom,” ence matches in nearly she said. “But it was time told me that I would be season. to sell Wright on Tennes- Moore said. “I started work- three decades and McGill to come home,” she said. able to play early, until the Like many athletes going see Tech. ing with him when he was in was named the confer- “This is a great place to injury. through the recruiting “I liked the campus the seventh grade.” ence’s Coach of the Year, raise a family.

Baker’s dream came true; she has advice for others Continued from page 1 Sutton, male honoree, was Mr. Powell High towards Communications and going with something sports related.” Logen Sutton, Powell’s male Stu- Finally, Cayden was asked: What dent-Athlete of the Year, was named advice would you give any young girl Mr. PHS this year. who dreams to play in the SEC some- Sutton excelled in academics (4.0 day? GPA) and athletics as well as being “The advice I have is to play at respected by his classmates. the highest level of competition and The ETSU signee also was chosen love the coaches who will fight for Mr. Baseball in Class AAA by the you and push you to be your best,” TBCA. He was a third baseman and she said. “Without Brooks Cherry, pitcher for the District 3 champions. my travel ball coach, and (Powell A season highlight for Sutton was coaches) Jeff, Wes (Trotterchaud) hitting a home run in six consecutive and Andy (Franse), I wouldn’t be nearly the player I am today. games. He finished the year with 10 “Enjoy getting yelled at when you homers. mess up because that means they Sutton was a standout in bas- care and it’s only for your benefit,” ketball too, making the All-District added Baker. “Don’t take anything 3 team and The Knoxville Focus / for granted, it goes by fast. Always Coaches’ 2020-21 All-Knox County thank your parents and family, they second team. miss out on a lot to see you live your Logen also was a member of the PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS dream.” PHS Peer Tutoring program with spe- Powell High’s Logen Sutton hit a home run in six consecutive games this past season. He’ll be con- cial-needs students. tinuing his baseball career at ETSU. June 21, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

June 21, 2021

blessed with the time, tools unconscious, with our mind disease. The JAMA article disease. However, the accu- and support that enable my elsewhere. Science does describes a recently discov- racy of the diagnosis has curiosity to roam and my not know why we sleep. Yet ered “glymphatic drainage improved in recent years creativity to flourish in these we know that sleep is nec- system” in the brain which with new tests like PET columns. essary and sleep deprived is important for removing scans and spinal fluid anal- I read fewer medical persons become dysfunc- accumulated waste. ysis for amyloid and tau pro- journals these days, but a tional and often sick. When Interestingly, “the flow of teins. And sometimes you recent article about sleep our ancestors slept, they fluid through the glymphat- have to go with the best that in the Journal of American were more vulnerable to ic system is greatest during you’ve got. Medical Association (JAMA) predators. Even today, we sleep, particularly during You should realize that caught my eye. Perhaps are more subject to ene- non-rapid eye movement the Covid vaccines were I was intrigued because mies when asleep. sleep.” Researchers have approved on an emergen- I’m reading a book which Perhaps sleep is needed found that the drainage sys- cy basis. Anyone who has discusses the difference to rest the brain and the tem’s function is reduced taken one of these vac- Mindfulness between the brain and the body. The brain uses with aging, shift work, trau- cines is part of the greatest To sleep, perchance to pass to the next grade level. mind. The human brain is 20% of the body’s energy. matic brain injury, sleep clinical research trial in the dream—ay, there's the rub: My underachieving years an organ composed of 100 Though brain energy uti- apnea, and a host of other history of mankind. After For in that sleep of death were eventually replaced billion interconnected nerve lization decreases when medical conditions includ- weighing the risks and the what dreams may come… with focus in college and, cells. When these neurons we are asleep, it does not ing chronic insomnia. The benefits for myself and my Hamlet by William Shake- of course, medical school. exchange electro-chemi- stop because many areas bottom line is that a good wife, we thanked President speare With school out for the cal information, we think. of the brain are still active. night's sleep is necessary Trump and took the “exper- summer grandparents have Humans think more deeply Sigmund Freud thought our for waste removal and a imental” vaccine. If I had My grandchildren are out more shepherding respon- than any other known spe- dreams during sleep were healthy brain. Alzheimer’s disease and of school for the summer, sibilities and occasionally cies. But, “Where do those where we dealt with nega- Along the same line is the a pet scan showed amy- and despite Covid they we get to add some words thoughts go when we go to tive thoughts of the subcon- recent approval of a new loid deposits in my brain, passed all their studies. of wisdom along the way. I sleep?” scious. Science has shown drug to treat Alzheimer’s and the MRI showed brain Actually, there was never a told my grandchildren that We are unconscious that sleep helps “consoli- disease (AD). Though stud- shrinkage consistent with doubt. Unlike me, my grand- they may be out of school when we sleep, though date memories and learn- ies have shown less than Alzheimer’s disease and my children like school. this summer, but schooling brain systems that control, ing” perhaps by pruning robust results, the drug is spinal fluid analysis showed I’m sure I have forgotten is never over. My years of for instance, respiration still some neuron connections the first new treatment for amyloid waste products, I many of the good times in formal education may be function. My argument is and strengthening others. AD in almost 20 years of would probably take the my early education - like over, but my informal educa- that the thinking, conscious As a gardener I know it is research. Biogen’s drug, new monoclonal antibody recess. Instead, I remem- tion is not. I may be retired mind is apart from the brain often necessary to prune a aducanumab, is a monoclo- infusion and hope for the ber having to sit at a desk from medical practice, but when we sleep. This essay tomato plant or a fruit tree. nal antibody (truly a design- best. and pay attention. I was not from the school of life will disappear if I turn off my Recent scientific stud- er drug) which binds to amy- Maybe Ole Joe should interested in sports and and lifelong educational computer and my thoughts ies suggest that sleep is an loid, aiding in this waste read this essay and avoid later girls during grades one pursuits. are not “saved.” And yet, important “waste manage- product’s removal. his Chinese “friends in low through twelve. I do remem- Actually, I love teaching I can be awakened from ment” mechanism for the I have no stock in Biogen. places” and slip on down to ber my favorite day of the myself about the things that sleep and my conscious brain. Given the high met- Nor am I a researcher or an his Delaware “oasis” for a school year. It was the last interest me. I no longer do mind returns. Perhaps my abolic rate of brain cells, “expert” like the tarnished nap and a monoclonal anti- day before summer break, assignments from others brain is able to constant- there are a lot of waste Fauci. But in defense of body infusion. though the joy was often or study to pass a test. ly save the thoughts of my products produced includ- the new drug, please con- tempered by my irrational I derive joy from reading conscious mind. ing amyloid-beta (AB) and sider the following: We still worries that the final report and studying about things Humans spend one third tau proteins which are asso- do not have a clear picture card would not allow me to that intrigue me. And I am of their life asleep and ciated with Alzheimer’s of what causes Alzheimer’s Pinson Mounds Park is pre-historic and educational East Ten- mound must plus hiking and bike trails. and Cypress Grove Park nessee has A Day Away have taken While individual camping is in Jackson and the Britton numerous years, basket not offered there is a group Lane Civil War Battlefield in Native Ameri- after basket, camp with a lodge and two Medon, 22 miles from the can mounds and the exact bunkhouses. park. including in purpose of Aside from the huge There’s lots to do and and around the mound is mound, which you can climb see on your way to Pinson Knox County not known. 124 steps to a viewing plat- Mounds including various but nothing It takes form and historic marker at state parks and waterfalls, in the state about five the top, the park’s museum Andrew Jackson’s Hermit- c o m p a r e s By Mike Steely hours to drive is absolutely full of pre-his- age, weekend flea markets, to Pinson from Knox- toric and historic Native etc. You may also want to Mounds in ville to the American artifacts, every- take a drive along part of West Tennes- state park thing from period arrow- the Natchez Trace in Nash- see’s Madison County. and the easiest way is heads to effigy pottery. ville or stop in Monterey Pinson Mounds State along I-40 to Jackson and Every third weekend of and see the Standing Stone Archeological Park has then south on Highway 455, September, Pinson Mounds monument there. the second highest Native turning left at the park sign hosts an event featuring Don’t be confused with American mound in the onto State Route 197. My Native American culture and signs for Standing Stone nation. The 72-foot tall wife and I stayed at Cedars history with tours, guest pre- State Park, which is many, Saul’s Mound was discov- of Lebanon State Park on senters, crafts and vendors. many miles away from the ered in 1820 during a survey the way down and the near- The park’s museum and original Standing Stone of the area. There are 16 est state park campground gift shop is open every day monument. The same is PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. smaller mounds within and to the mound complex is 17 except state and federal hol- true for Natchez Trace State Saul’s Mound is the second highest Native American near the park and the tall miles south at Chickasaw idays. You can call the park Park west of Nashville which Indian Mound in our nation. You can climb to the viewing mound dates back about State Park near Henderson. at (931) 988-5614 or online is also miles away from the platform at the top there if you’re up to 124 steps. Pinson 2,000 years ago. The park The park has a video at tnstateparks.com. original historic trace. Both Mound State Park has a couple dozen other mounds in was named for a surveyor, presentation, group tours Nearby attractions parks have signs along I-40 and around the park but none as grand at this structure, Joel Pinson. with a ranger, a gift shop, include the Casey Jones but neither park is anywhere built by basketfuls of dirt more than 2000 years ago. Carrying dirt to build the picnic area and playground Restaurant and Museum near their namesakes. 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BRIDGET ERWIN Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of NOTICE OF claims will be forever barred: JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of NOTICE TO TO: WESLEY V. CARROLL AND NO. 200519-1 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the SUBSTITUTE OTHER UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS the Estate of JOE I FERGUSON who died Jan 26, first publication of this notice if the creditor 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk CREDITORS AKA JOHN DOE CLAIMANTS IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX received an actual copy of this notice to creditors TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: ALBERT J. HARB v. COUNTY, TENNESSEE and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, ESTATE OF CHARLES E. NIPPER at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, WESLEY V. CARROLL In this Cause appearing from the Complaint (4) months from the date of this first publication; DOCKET NUMBER 84629-1 WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated January filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant having claims, matured or unmatured, against his Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of 24, 2018, recorded in Instrument Number NO. 201234-2 or BRIDGET ERWIN is a non-resident of the State or her estate are required to file the same with the JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the 201902150048381, of the Deed of Trust Records (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or Estate of CHARLES E. NIPPER who died Nov 27, of Knox County, Tennessee, Total Automotive IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Protection Plan, LLC, a Tennessee Corporation COUNTY, TENNESSEE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less that the ordinary process of law cannot be served (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, conveyed to Greg T. Pratt, as Trustee, the In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four upon BRIDGET ERWIN it is ordered that said (1) (A) Four (4) months from the Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to filed which is sworn to, that the defendants (4) months from the date of first publication as defendant BRIDGET ERWIN file an answer with date of the first publication of this notice if the having claims, matured or unmatured, against his wit: WESLEY V. CARROLL AND OTHER UNKNOWN described in (1)(A); or the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court in creditor received an actual copy of this notice to or her estate are required to file the same with the SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. FIVE OF KNOX CLAIMANTS AKA JOHN DOE CLAIMANTS are (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s non-residents of the State of Tennessee, or Knoxville, Tennessee and with Patrick L. Looper, creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or COUNTY, TN, WITHIN THE 47TH WARD OF THE date of death. This the 3 day of JUNE, 2021. that is four (4) months from the date of this first whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon an Attorneys whose address is, 800 S. Gay before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING publication; or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS UNIT 102, OF diligent search and inquiry so that the ordinary Street, Suite 700 Knoxville, TN 37929, within ESTATE OF LELAND JEFFERSON CAMERON process of law cannot be served upon WESLEY V. thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the THE GATE LANE OFFICES, A CONDOMINIUM, AS received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor DESCRIBED IN THE MASTER DEED RECORDED CARROLL AND OTHER UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS judgment by default will be taken against you and PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) AKA JOHN DOE CLAIMANTS , it is ordered the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors AS INSTRUMENT NO 201010300024903, IN STEVE A CAMERON; EXECUTOR than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four that said defendants WESLEY V. CARROLL AND before Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. at the 9619 CLIFT ROAD at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF KNOX COUNTY, (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; TENNESSEE TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY OTHER UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AKA JOHN Knox County Chancery Court, Part II, 400 W. Main STRAWBERRY PLIANS, TN. 37871 DOE CLAIMANTS file an answer with the Clerk Street, Suite 125 Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. described in or MADE, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED (1) (A); or and Master of the Chancery Court in Knoxville, This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus RANDALL F CROSSING (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor INTEREST APPURTENANT TO THE UNIT IN (2) Twelve (12) months from the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ALL COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE PROJECT Tennessee and with Albert J. Harb, an Attorneys Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. ATTORNEY AT LAW whose address is, P.O. Box 869 Knoxville, TN This 15th day of June 2021. decedent’s date of death. This the 8 day of JUNE, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less AS MORE COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN 1803 RUSSELL AVENUE 2021. 37901 within thirty (30) days of the last date of ______JEFFERSON CITY, TN. 37760 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four THE MASTER DEED. THE EASEMENTS, (4) months from the date of first publication as RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND publication or a judgment by default will be taken Clerk and Master against you and the cause will be set for hearing ESTATE OF JOE I FERGUSON described in (1)(A); or REGULATIONS IMPOSED UPON AND RELATING (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s TO THE PROPERTY UNIT, CO-OWNERS, AND Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Clarence E. NOTICE TO Pridemore, Jr. at the Knox County Chancery Court, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death. This the 1 day of JUNE, 2021. TENANTS OF THE AFORESAID CONDOMINIUMS PATRICIA A MITCHELL; EXECUTRIX CONTAINED IN THE MASTER DEED DESCRIBED Part II, 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee NON-RESIDENT CREDITORS 37902. This notice will be published in The 1063 MT CARMEL ROAD ESTATE OF CHARLES E. NIPPER ABOVE, ARE INCORPORATED IN THIS DEED BY NOTICE MORAVIAN FALLS, NC 28654 REFERENCE AND MADE A PARTY HEREOF, THE Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. ESTATE OF WILLIAM AUGUST DARGIS This 4th day of June 2021. DOCKET NUMBER 84611-1 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) JAMES L. SAME AS THOUGH COPIES HEREIN. TO: JUSTIN DERRICK ROUSE JAMES LAWRENCE NIPPER, JR.; EXECUTOR 7115 RIDGEVIEW RD. SUBJECT TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, Notice is hereby given that on the l day of ______IN RE: ADRIANA JUSTINE MORIAH ROUSE JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of ATTORNEY AT LAW CORRYTON, TN 37721 EASEMENTS, RIGHTS AND LIENS AS SET NO. 202637-1 9041 EXECUTIVE PARK, SUITE 250 FORTH IN THE MASTER DEED OF THE GATE the Estate of WILLIAM AUGUST DARGIS who died Clerk and Master Mar 28, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 LANE OFFICES, AND THE BY-LAWS APPENDED IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX THERETO, OF RECORD IN MASTER DEED Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox NOTICE TO COUNTY, TENNESSEE County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- FILED OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO. In this Cause it appearing from the Complaint NOTICE TO CREDITORS 201010200024903, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE NON-RESIDENT resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant against his or her estate are required to file the FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. NOTICE JUSTIN DERRICK ROUSE is a non-resident of CREDITORS ESTATE OF JOSEPH SNEED PATTERSON SUBJECT TO ALL MATTERS APPEARS ON same with the Clerk and Master of the above DOCKET NUMBER 84607-3 the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts named court on or before the earlier of the dates THE PLAT OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 14, PAGE TO: JASON GRAVES cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and ESTATE OF DOROTHY LEE KIRBY Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of 13; AND ANY RESTRICTION, EASEMENTS OR prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will DOCKET NUMBER 83864-1 JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the IN RE: JENNIFER SOSA-GRAVES inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law be forever barred. SETBACK LINES ANCILLARY THERETO, SAID v. JASON GRAVES cannot be served upon JUSTIN DERRICK ROUSE Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of Estate of JOSEPH SNEED PATTERSON who died REGISTER’S OFFICE. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Apr 12, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the NO. 201080-1 it is ordered that said defendant JUSTIN DERRICK first publication of this notice if the creditor SUBJECT TO THE LIEN FOR ANY UNPAID ROUSE file an answer with the Clerk and Master Estate of DOROTHY LEE KIRBY who died Dec 7, Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox DUES AND/OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX of the Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE MASTER COUNTY, TENNESSEE with Theodore Kern, an Attorneys whose address and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, DEED SHOWN ABOVE (4) months from the date of this first publication; Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, against his or her estate are required to file the In this Cause appearing from the Complaint is, 706 Walnut Street, Suite 500 Knoxville, TN or SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS IN filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant 37901, within thirty (30) days of the last date having claims, matured or unmatured, against his same with the Clerk and Master of the above AND TO THE COMMON ELEMENTS AND/OR (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor or her estate are required to file the same with the named Court on or before the earlier of the JASON GRAVES is a non-resident of the State of publication or a judgment by default will be received an actual copy of the notice to creditors AREAS. of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be taken against you and the cause will be set for Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS IN if the creditor received the copy of the notice less before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or will be forever barred: ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor John than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four AND TO THE PARTY WALL. that the ordinary process of law cannot be served F. Weaver in the Knox County Chancery Court, (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (4) months from the date of first publication as (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY upon JASON GRAVES it is ordered that said Part I, 400 W. Main Street, Suite 125, Knoxville, first publication of this notice if the creditor described in (1)(A); or first publication of this notice if the creditor CONVEYED TO GATE LANE PARTNERS, LLC. IN defendant JASON GRAVES file an answer with Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of this notice to creditors INSTRUMENT NO. 2008112600.34705. ALSO the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court in in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four date of death. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four BEING THAT SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED Knoxville, Tennessee and with Patrick L. Looper, consecutive weeks. (4) months from the date of this first publication; This the 1 day of JUNE, 2021. (4) months from the date of this first publication; TOTAL AUTOMOTIVE PROTECTION PLAN, an Attorneys whose address is, 800 S. Gay This 14th day of June 2021. or or LLC AND JON HANKINS DATED JAN 26, Street, Suite 2000 Knoxville, TN 37929, within ______(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF WILLIAM AUGUST DARGIS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 2018 AND RECORDING IN INSTRUMENT thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a Clerk and Master received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NO. 201902150048380 AND CORRECTIVE judgment by default will be taken against you and if the creditor received the copy of the notice less INSTRUMENT NO. 202101200058187, KNOX PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you THOMAS DARGIS; ADMINISTRATOR than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four COUNTY REGISTER OF DEED, KNOX COUNTY, before Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. at the NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as TN. 583 FLETCHER STREET (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or Knox County Chancery Court, Part II, 400 Main WHITINGVILLE, MA 01588 described in (1)(A); or COMMON ADDRESS OF 705 GATE LANE, Street, Suite 125 Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. CREDITORS (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s SUITE 102, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909, ALSO (3) Twelve (12) months from the date of death. This the 9 day of JUNE, 2021. This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus BILL FIX decedent’s date of death. This the 9 day of JUNE, BEING TAX ID NO. 106MC00400B. Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. ESTATE OF H CHESTER BORGE WHEREAS, the undersigned is the Substitute AKA HENRY CHESTER BORGE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2021. ESTATE OF JOSEPH SNEED PATTERSON This 24th day of May 2021. 608 MABRY HOOD ROAD, SUITE 213 ESTATE OF DOROTHY LEE KIRBY Trustee as appointed in the aforesaid Deed of ______DOCKET NUMBER 84550-3 Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 Trust by a substitution, said appointment being in Clerk and Master PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of JOHN HARLEY ROBINSON; EXECUTOR the manner authorized by the Deed of Trust; and GARY W SHARP; EXECUTOR WHEREAS, default has occurred under the Estate of H CHESTER BORGE AKA HENRY 736 OWL HOLLOW ROAD 4731 MONA LISA LANE the terms of the Note secured by the Deed of CHESTER BORGE who died Feb 22, 2021, were NOTICE TO KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 Trust, and the indebtedness evidenced therein issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of is now wholly due, the owner and holder of said NON-RESIDENT the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. CREDITORS JAMES C SHASTID All persons, resident and non-resident, having ATTORNEY AT LAW indebtedness, Rosita Hernandez, has requested NOTICE ESTATE OF CHARLES D DOTY, SR. NOTICE TO claims, matured or unmatured, against his or 1816 AMARILLO LANE the undersigned Substitute Trustee to sell the DOCKET NUMBER 84652-3 her estate are required to file the same with the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 Property to satisfy same. Notice is hereby given that on the 7 day of CREDITORS Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that TO: ASHLEY CHRISTINE HOWARD JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or ESTATE OF DOROTHY C RYAN on June 30, 2021, the substitute trustee will IN RE: JUSTIN WAYNE MONROE v. Estate of CHARLES D DOTY, SR. who died Apr 28, sell the property to the highest bidder for cash. ASHLEY CHRISTINE HOWARD (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: NOTICE TO DOCKET NUMBER 84634-3 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of The Trustee’s sale will occur on or about 11:00 NO. 201953-1 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, a.m. at the main entrance of the Knox County first publication of this notice if the creditor CREDITORS JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, Estate of DOROTHY C RYAN who died Apr 26, Courthouse located at 400 Main Street SW, IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX having claims, matured or unmatured, against his Knoxville, TN 37902. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ESTATE OF ALBERTO DE 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk COUNTY, TENNESSEE or her estate are required to file the same with the GUEVARA HERRERO LADRON This sale is subject to all matters shown on In this Cause appearing from the Complaint (4) months from the date of this first publication; and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, or Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or DOCKET NUMBER 84649-3 Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of having claims, matured or unmatured, against his ASHLEY CHRISTINE HOWARD, is a non-resident (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts received an actual copy of the notice to creditors or her estate are required to file the same with the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the the Estate of ALBERTO DE GUEVARA HERRERO Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or of redemption of any governmental agency, state cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and first publication of this notice if the creditor or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four LADRON who died Apr 15, 2021, were issued before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law received an actual copy of this notice to creditors the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the well as any priority created by a fixture filing; cannot be served upon ASHLEY CHRISTINE (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: described in (1)(A); or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the and to any matter than an accurate survey of the HOWARD, it is ordered that said defendant, (4) months from the date of this first publication; premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, first publication of this notice if the creditor ASHLEY CHRISTINE HOWARD, file an answer or matured or unmatured, against his or her estate to this Notice may be rescinded at any time. In with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court date of death. This the 9 day of JUNE, 2021. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor are required to file the same with the Clerk and at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four addition, the following party may claim an interest at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Chelsea Price, an received an actual copy of the notice to creditors in the above-referenced property: Department of ESTATE OF H CHESTER BORGE Master of the above named court on or before (4) months from the date of this first publication; Attorney whose address is, 1522 Highland Avenue if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Justice, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, AKA HENRY CHESTER BORGE the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) or Knoxville, TN 37916, within thirty (30) days of than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four and Total Automotive Protection Plan, LLC. otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor the last date of The publication or a judgment by (4) months from the date of first publication as The right is reserved to adjourn the date PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors default will be taken against you and the cause described in (1)(A); or of the sale to another date or time, and place RICHARD W BORGE; CO-EXECUTOR first publication of this notice if the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s certain without further publication, upon the 2367 MOLLIMAR DRIVE received an actual copy of this notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Chancellor John F. Weaver in the Knox County date of death. This the 7 day of JUNE, 2021. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four announcement at the time and place for the sale Chancery Court, Part I, at 400 W. Main Street, PLANO, TX 75075 (4) months from the date of first publication as set forth above. (4) months from the date of this first publication; described in (1)(A); or Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This notice will be ESTATE OF CHARLES D DOTY, SR. or Gregory T. Pratt, Substitute Trustee published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for DAVID A BORGE; CO-EXECUTOR (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s 705 Gate Lane, Suite 202 3346 ROLLING HILLS LANE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor date of death. This the 2 day of JUNE, 2021. four (4) consecutive weeks. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) LINDEN received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Knoxville, TN 37909 This 7th day of June 2021. APOPKA, FL 32712 ESTATE OF DOROTHY C RYAN 865-769-6969 DOTY; EXECUTOR 10716 FARRAGUT if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ______HILLS BLVD KOXVILLE, TN. 37934 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Clerk and Master PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as DEBRA RYAN BEGBIE; EXECUTRIX KEITH BURROUGHS ATTORNEY AT LAW described in (1)(A); or 1110 BURNING TREE LANE CREDITORS P.O. BOX 2047 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 date of death. This the 8 day of JUNE, 2021. COURT NON-RESIDENT ESTATE OF TROY FREDRICK BOWLING SR. ESTATE OF ALBERTO DE DALE C ALLEN NOTICE DOCKET NUMBER 84646-3 NOTICE TO GUEVARA HERRERO LADRON ATTORNEY AT LAW NOTICES Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of P.O. BOX 900 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR UNION JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 the Estate of TROY FREDRICK BOWLING SR. who KIMBERLY E LADRON; ADMINISTRATRIX COUNTY, TENNESSEE ESTATE OF JEWEL L ENDSLEY died Nov 27, 2020, were issued the undersigned 3907 MOUNTAIN VISTA ROAD NON-RESIDENT by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court DOCKET NUMBER 84636-2 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 HELEN ROSE POWERS, Plaintiff, Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of NOTICE TO v of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident NOTICE and non-resident, having claims, matured or JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of THOMAS R RAMSEY, III CREDITORS RUSS POWERS, Defendant. the Estate of JEWEL L ENDSLEY who died Mar 2, TO: JOSE MARTINEZ Case No. 3893 unmatured, against his or her estate are required ATTORNEY AT LAW to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk 550 W MAIN STREET, SUITE 310 ESTATE OF MELVIN S STURM IN RE: COURTNEY MARTINEZ In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, Russ above named court on or before the earlier of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 DOCKET NUMBER 84592-3 v. JOSE MARTINEZ Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, Notice is hereby given that on the 7 day of Powers, is unknown or whose whereabouts the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their NO. 202298-1 having claims, matured or unmatured, against his JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and claims will be forever barred. or her estate are required to file the same with the the Estate of MELVIN S STURM who died Mar 1, inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the NOTICE TO IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk COUNTY, TENNESSEE be served upon him. first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or CREDITORS and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, In this Cause appearing from the Complaint IT IS ORDERED that said Defendant, Russ (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Powers, file an answer with the Clerk of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ESTATE OF CAROLYN JOAN MINCEY having claims, matured or unmatured, against his JOSE MARTINEZ is a non-resident of the State Chancery Court at Maynardville, Tennessee and first publication of this notice if the creditor DOCKET NUMBER 84637-3 or her estate are required to file the same with the of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be with Travis D. Patterson, an Attorney whose or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so address is, P.O. Box 70586, Knoxville, Tennessee at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or that the ordinary process of law cannot be served 37938, within thirty (30) days of the last date of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of this first publication; the Estate of CAROLYN JOAN MINCEY who died (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: upon JOSE MARTINEZ it is ordered that said publication of this notice or the same will be taken or Apr 20, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the defendant JOSE MARTINEZ file an answer with for confessed as to Defendant and judgment by than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox first publication of this notice if the creditor the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court in default will be taken against you and the cause set received an actual copy of the notice to creditors County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Knoxville, Tennessee and with Patrick L. Looper, for hearing Ex Parte as to you before the Circuit described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four an Attorneys whose address is, 800 S. Gay Court, 901 Main Street, Suite 206, Maynardville, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four against his or her estate are required to file the (4) months from the date of this first publication; Street, Suite 700 Knoxville, TN 37929, within Tennessee 37807. This notice will be published date of death. This the 4 day of JUNE, 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as same with the Clerk and Master of the above or thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a in the Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive described in (1)(A); or named Court on or before the earlier of the dates (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor judgment by default will be taken against you and weeks. ESTATE OF TROY FREDRICK BOWLING SR. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will received an actual copy of the notice to creditors the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you ENTERED 9 day of June, 2021. date of death. This the 3 day of JUNE, 2021. be forever barred: if the creditor received the copy of the notice less before Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. at the ESTATE OF JEWEL L ENDSLEY (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Knox County Chancery Court, Part II, 400 Main Travis D. Patterson, Esq. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KAREN DENISE HAYNES; ADMINISTRATRIX first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as Street, Suite 125 Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. Attorney for Plaintiff PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) received an actual copy of this notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus BPR NO. 030640 8105 MAJESTIC VIEW WAY CORRYTON, TN. 37721 SCOTT ENDSLEY; CO-EXECUTOR at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. P.O. Box 70586 1008 DISCO LOOP ROAD (4) months from the date of this first publication; date of death. This the 7 day of JUNE, 2021. This 26th day of May 2021. Knoxville, Tennessee 37938 FRIENDSVILLE, TN. 37737 or ESTATE OF MELVIN S STURM ______Ph.: (865) 306-0333 PHIL CRYE, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 125 N MAIN STREET CLINTON, TN. 37716 ERIC ENDSLEY; CO-EXECUTOR received an actual copy of the notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 1660 COUNTY RD 700 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less DIANE STURM GLASS; CO-EXECUTRIX ATHENS, TN. 37303 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four 30737 LEWIS RIDGE ROAD You can reserve your legal or NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as EVERGREEN, CO 80439 MATTHEW FRERE described in (1)(A); or CREDITORS ATTORNEY AT LAW (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s MICHELL STURM; CO-EXECUTRIX public notice by emailing Lisa 1001 E BROADWAY date of death. This the 3 day of JUNE, 2021. 1060 ADAMS STREET ESTATE OF LELAND JEFFERSON CAMERON LENOIR CITY, TN. 37771 ESTATE OF CAROLYN JOAN MINCEY DENVER, CO 80206 at [email protected] or DOCKET NUMBER 84597-2 Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ROBERT WILKINSON JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the LESIA RUCKER; EXECUTRIX ATTORNEY AT LAW calling (865) 686-9970. Estate of LELAND JEFFERSON CAMERON who 2512 ELLISTOWN ROAD P.O. BOX 4415 died Feb 20, 2021, were issued the undersigned KNOXVILLE, TN. 37924 OAK RIDGE, TN. 37831 June 21, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ESTATE OF REBECCA MARIE EDENS (4) months from the date of this first publication; PAMELA ANN TUCKER; NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of this first publication; NOTICE TO or ADMINISTRATRIX 1399 LEGACY DRIVE or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) FRANCES (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 CREDITORS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor CREDITORS MCMAHAN; EXECUTRIX 8128 WIEBELO DRIVE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF CHARLES S SWANN, SR. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF JOHN PAUL DECH KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less CHARLES CHILD ATTORNEY AT LAW DOCKET NUMBER 84574-3 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less DOCKET NUMBER 84653-1 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four 706 GATE LANE, SUITE 202 Notice is hereby given that on the 7 day of than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as KNOXVILLE, TN. 37909 JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the (4) months from the date of first publication as Notice is hereby given that on the 10 day of NOTICE TO described in (1)(A); or Estate of CHARLES S SWANN, SR. who died Apr described in (1)(A); or JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s 8, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s the Estate of JOHN PAUL DECH who died Apr 30, CREDITORS date of death. This the 10 day of JUNE, 2021. NOTICE TO date of death. This the 11 day of JUNE, 2021. and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF LINDA SUE FINE Tennessee. All persons, resident non-resident, and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, ESTATE OF CAROLYN MULDER CREDITORS ESTATE OF STUART BERGSMA, JR. DOCKET NUMBER 84664-3 AKA MARY CAROLYN MULDER having claims, matured or unmatured, against his Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of ESTATE OF ROGER EUGENE REED or her estate are required to file the same with having claims, matured or unmatured, against his JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of DOCKET NUMBER 84676-3 the Clerk and Master of the above named Court PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) or her estate are required to file the same with the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) BRIDGET K RIETH; CO-EXECUTOR the Estate of LINDA SUE FINE who died May 4, CAMERON P QUINN; CO-EXECUTOR Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever 1009 BRETON ROAD SE before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or P.O. BOX 1003 FAIRFAX, VA 22038-9059 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Estate of ROGER EUGENE REED who died Apr 22, barred: (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date ROBERT M QUINN; CO-EXECUTOR MICHAEL BERGSMA; CO-EXECUTOR having claims, matured or unmatured, against his 3872 FIRETOWER ROAD and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, first publication of this notice if the creditor of the first publication of this notice if the creditor or her estate are required to file the same with the Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 201 FULTON STREET W, APT. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors WETUMPKA, AL 36093-2552 1402 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503 Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or having claims, matured or unmatured, against his at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or or her estate are required to file the same with the (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of this first publication; ANNE MCKINNEY ATTORNEY KATHERINE A YOUNG ATTORNEY AT LAW (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: AT LAW 1019 ORCHID DRIVE Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or or or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 9041 EXECUTIVE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 121 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 first publication of this notice if the creditor (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the if the-creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four NOTICE TO first publication of this notice if the creditor than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as or CREDITORS at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four described in (1)(A); or CREDITORS described in (1) (A); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF JERRY LYNN MURRELL, JR. or date of death. This the 7 day of JUNE, 2021. ESTATE OF KERMIT B CAMPBELL decedent’s date of death. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less DOCKET NUMBER 84679-3 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF CHARLES S SWANN, SR. DOCKET NUMBER 84677-1 This the 10 day of JUNE, 2021. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of first publication as JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of ESTATE OF JOHN PAUL DECH described in (1)(A); or the Estate of JERRY LYNN MURRELL, JR. who than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four CHARLES SWANN, JR.; EXECUTOR JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s died Jul 9, 2020, were issued the undersigned (4) months from the date of first publication as 6617 ROCKWELL ROAD Estate of KERMIT B CAMPBELL who died Mar 14, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death. This the 9 day of JUNE, 2021. by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court described in (1)(A); or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk JAMES DECH; ADMINISTRATOR 9616 W of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, EMORY ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 ESTATE OF LINDA SUE FINE and non-resident, having claims, matured or date of death. This the 11 day of JUNE, 2021. CURTIS W ISABELL ATTORNEY AT LAW Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, unmatured, against his or her estate are required 251 SHORT STREET CLINTON, TN. 37716 having claims, matured or unmatured, against his PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the ESTATE OF ROGER EUGENE REED or her estate are required to file the same with the NOTICE TO DONNA S LARMER; EXECUTRIX above named court on or before the earlier of the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or 10058 WASHINGTON PIKE dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE TO before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or CREDITORS CORRYTON, TN. 37721 will be forever barred. ROGER W REED; EXECUTOR CREDITORS (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: ESTATE OF MICHAEL EDWARD DOANE (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the 1716 CROSSWINDS WAY (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the DOCKET NUMBER 84654-2 first publication of this notice if the creditor ALCOA, TN. 37701 ESTATE OF BOBBIE JEAN WELLS first publication of this notice if the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of NOTICE TO received an actual copy of this notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 84645-2 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four the Estate of MICHAEL EDWARD DOANE who CREDITORS (4) months from the date of this first publication; NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of this first publication; or JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of died Mar 1, 2021, were issued the undersigned ESTATE OF FRED EUGENE GARRISON the Estate of BOBBIE JEAN WELLS who died Jan or by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor CREDITORS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor DOCKET NUMBER 84685-3 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 29, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident Notice is hereby given that on the 14 day of ESTATE OF LEWIS STEVEN SMITH Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox received an actual copy of the notice to creditors and non-resident, having claims, matured or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four DOCKET NUMBER 84680-1 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- unmatured, against his or her estate are required the Estate of FRED EUGENE GARRISON who died Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as Jan 26, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the described in (1)(A); or JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of against his or her estate are required to file the above named court on or before the earlier of Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox the Estate of LEWIS STEVEN SMITH who died same with the Clerk and Master of the above described in (1)(A); or the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- date of death. This the 11 day of JUNE, 2021. May 4, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the named court on or before the earlier of the dates claims will be forever barred. resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will date of death. This the 11 day of JUNE, 2021. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the against his or her estate are required to file the ESTATE OF JERRY LYNN MURRELL, JR. County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- be forever barred. first publication of this notice if the creditor same with the Clerk and Master of the above resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ESTATE OF KERMIT B CAMPBELL received an actual copy of this notice to creditors named court on or before the earlier of the dates PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) against his or her estate are required to file the first publication of this notice if the creditor at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will same with the Clerk and Master of the above received an actual copy of this notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) WILLIAM J (4) months from the date of this first publication; JERRY LYNN MURRELL, CAMPBELL; EXECUTOR 3808 VICKSBURG LANE be forever barred. SR.; ADMINISTRATOR named court on or before the earlier of the dates at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (4) months from the date of this first publication; KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 8812 W SIMPSON ROAD first publication of this notice if the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 be forever barred. or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE TO at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four CHARLES CHILD ATTORNEY AT LAW first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; received an actual copy of this notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as 706 GATE LANE, SUITE 202 CREDITORS or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37909 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF JANET H DAGLEY (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of the notice to creditors or described in (1)(A); or DOCKET NUMBER 84675-2 date of death. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE TO (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s This the 11 day of JUNE, 2021. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death. Notice is hereby given that on the 10 day of (4) months from the date of first publication as CREDITORS if the creditor received the copy of the notice less This the 4 day of JUNE, 2021. JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the ESTATE OF MICHAEL EDWARD DOANE described in (1)(A); or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ESTATE OF BOBBIE JEAN WELLS Estate of JANET H DAGLEY who died Mar 19, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF ASPASIA L PHILIPPATOS (4) months from the date of first publication as 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death. DOCKET NUMBER 84218-1 described in (1)(A); or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, GINGER DOANE; ADMINISTRATRIX This the 14 day of JUNE, 2021. Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s CHERYL ANN FERGUSON; ADMINISTRATRIX Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, 118 DAVID NORTH DRIVE JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of date of death. 112 E CALDWELL AVENUE having claims, matured or unmatured, against his MAYNARDVILLE, TN. 37807 ESTATE OF FRED EUGENE GARRISON the Estate of ASPASIA L PHILIPPATOS who died This the 11 day of JUNE, 2021. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 or her estate are required to file the same with the Aug 9, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF LEWIS STEVEN SMITH H STEPHEN GILLMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or NOTICE TO CHERIE MCCLENDON; ADMINISTRATRIX County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- P.O. BOX 870 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: 722 S. CHESTNUT ST. resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) SCARLETT (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN 37914 against his or her estate are required to file the S THOMAS; ADMINISTRATRIX 1719 RAINBOW NOTICE TO first publication of this notice if the creditor ESTATE OF MILIK RASHEEME DUBOSE same with the Clerk and Master of the above FALLS ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 84681-2 named court on or before the earlier of the dates CREDITORS at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of NOTICE TO prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will CHARLES FINN ATTORNEY AT LAW (4) months from the date of this first publication; JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of be forever barred. P.O. BOX 629 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 ESTATE OF JACK WILSON AKA JACK R or the Estate of MILIK RASHEEME DUBOSE who CREDITORS (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the WILSON AKA JACKIE RAY WILSON (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor died Dec 3, 2020, were issued the undersigned first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF DUANE CARL LARSON, JR. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 84631-3 by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court DOCKET NUMBER 84638-1 Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of if the creditor received the copy of the notice less of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of (4) months from the date of this first publication; JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the and non-resident, having claims, matured or JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JACK WILSON AKA JACK R WILSON (4) months from the date of first publication as unmatured, against his or her estate are required or described in (1)(A); or Estate of DUANE CARL LARSON, JR. who died (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor AKA JACKIE RAY WILSON who died Mar 27, to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Apr 28, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the MISC. NOTICES 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s above named court on or before the earlier of the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death. This the 10 day of JUNE, 2021. Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE OF PUBLIC and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, will be forever barred. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four SALE ESTATE OF JANET H DAGLEY resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (4) months from the date of first publication as having claims, matured or unmatured, against his (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the against his or her estate are required to file the or her estate are required to file the same with the first publication of this notice if the creditor described in (1)(A); or Notice is hereby given that PODS Enterprises, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) same with the Clerk and Master of the above (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s LLC will sell the contents of certain containers Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors named Court on or before the earlier of the dates before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or SANDRA ROUSE; EXECUTRIX at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four date of death. at auction to the highest bidder to satisfy 309 CRANFIELD DRIVE prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will This the 3 day of JUNE, 2021. owner’s lien. Auction will be held online at www. (2) otherwise, their claims will be forever barred: (4) months from the date of this first publication; be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the MARYVILLE, TN. 37801 or StorageTreasures.com starting on June 22, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ESTATE OF ASPASIA L PHILIPPATOS 2021 and ending June 29, 2021 at 10 AM EST. first publication of this notice if the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors DAVID TIPTON ATTORNEY AT LAW received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Contents to be sold may include general household 800 S GAY STREET, SUITE 1400 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) goods, electronics, office & business equipment, at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; KNOXVILLE, TN. 37929 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four STUART CASSELL; ADMININSTRATOR furniture, clothing and other miscellaneous (4) months from the date of this first publication; 707 MARKET STREET property. Contents to be sold are stored by the or (4) months from the date of first publication as or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor described in (1)(A); or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 following persons: Gleneth Holcomb (207B110), NOTICE TO (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Jim Stringham (100B110), Latreese Wooten received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less date of death. MICHAEL S NASSIOS ATTORNEY AT LAW (18A135), James Tucker (8171B34), Darren CREDITORS if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 6200 BAUM DRIVE, SUITE 103 Mccormick (42705BX), Brandon Cozzolino than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four This the 11 day of JUNE, 2021. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 (8164B47), Chris Glasgow (8047B110, ESTATE OF KESTER M. DAVIS (4) months from the date of first publication as 8060B110), Fred Ascher (1898VX) described in (1)(A); or DOCKET NUMBER 84686-1 ESTATE OF MILIK RASHEEME DUBOSE described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NOTICE TO date of death. This the 2 day of JUNE, 2021. Notice is hereby given that on the 14 day of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) MYRA date of death. This the 11 day of JUNE, 2021. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of DRAGG; ADMINISTRATRIX 2821 WENDI CREDITORS ESTATE OF JACK WILSON AKA JACK the Estate of KESTER M. DAVIS who died May ANN DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37924 ESTATE OF DUANE CARL LARSON, JR. R WILSON AKA JACKIE RAY WILSON PUBLIC SALE TO BE HELD ON, July 07, 2021 5, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF JAMES MALCOLM PULLIAM 11:00 AM AT YOUR EXTRA STORAGE (starts and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) VIRGINIA DOCKET NUMBER 84615-2 at Cedar Bluff location): CONTENTS OF THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, NOTICE TO GAIL LARSON; EXECUTRIX 2116 FIG TREE WAY Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of BRENDA COLLINS; EXECUTRIX FOLLOWING UNITS WILL BE SOLD TO SATISFY having claims, matured or unmatured, against his KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 JUNE 2021, letters administration in respect of OWNERS LIEN FOR RENT DUE 7741 CAMBERLEY DRIVE or her estate are required to file the same with the CREDITORS the Estate of JAMES MALCOLM PULLIAM who POWELL, TN. 37849 254 Harry Lane Blvd. Knoxville TN 37923: A04 Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or ESTATE OF REBECCA MARIE EDENS GAIL WORTLEY ATTORNEY AT died Apr 1, 2021, were issued the undersigned Elizabeth Stamps, L 05 Sean McGavic, H16 Michael before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or DOCKET NUMBER 84692-1 LAW 3715 POWERS STREET by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Barham. 7144 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville TN 37849: VICTORIA TILLMAN (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident ATTORNEY AT LAW Notice is hereby given that on the 15 day of G17 Marleigh Cantrall, G01 Timothy Davis, F21 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the and non-resident, having claims, matured or Bethany Barba. 4303 E. Emory Rd. Knoxville TN. 1019 ORCHID DRIVE first publication of this notice if the creditor unmatured, against his or her estate are required KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 Estate of REBECCA MARIE EDENS who died May 37938: G08 Peter Moore, H05 April Pollock. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 4, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk NOTICE TO to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the CASH ONLY at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, above named court on or before the earlier of the 865-691-0444 (4) months from the date of this first publication; Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, CREDITORS dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims NOTICE TO or will be forever barred. having claims, matured or unmatured, against his ESTATE OF CAROLYN MULDER (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor or her estate are required to file the same with the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the LEGAL NOTICE 94 CREDITORS received an actual copy of the notice to creditors AKA MARY CAROLYN MULDER first publication of this notice if the creditor Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or DOCKET NUMBER 84670-3 ESTATE OF STUART BERGSMA, JR. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Knox County will receive bids for the following than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Notice is hereby given that on the 10 day at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four items & services: DOCKET NUMBER 84650-1 (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: of JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of (4) months from the date of first publication as (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (4) months from the date of this first publication; described in (1)(A); or of the Estate of CAROLYN MULDER AKA MARY or RFP 3057, Check Guarantee Services, due JUNE 2021, letters testamentary in respect of first publication of this notice if the creditor CAROLYN MULDER who died May 5, 2021, were the Estate of STUART BERGSMA, JR. who died (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 7/13/21; date of death. This the 14 day of JUNE, 2021. issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Bid 3065, School Equipment for the Visually Mar 14, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (4) months from the date of this first publication; if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Impaired, due 7/15/21 ESTATE OF KESTER M. DAVIS All persons, resident and non-resident, having than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- or claims, matured or unmatured, against his or resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as For additional information call 865-215-5777, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) her estate are required to file the same with the described in (1)(A); or stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North against his or her estate are required to file the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or same with the Clerk and Master of the above JUDY F CHAMBERS; EXECUTRIX if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, 3426 WINDMEAD LN. before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or date of death. or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ named Court on or before the earlier of the dates than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will KNOXVILLE, TN 37938 (4) months from the date of first publication as This the 11 day of JUNE, 2021. procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus items, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the go to www.govdeals.com. be forever barred: described in (1)(A); or first publication of this notice if the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the K DAVID MYERS ATTORNEY (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF JAMES MALCOLM PULLIAM P.O. BOX 13 MAYNARDVILLE, TN 37807 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor date of death. This the 15 day of JUNE, 2021. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus June 21, 2021 Knoxville’s Briscoe Darling talks Mayberry By Mike Steely Senior Writer during the summer of [email protected] 2020 in Danville, Indiana, just west of Indianapolis Something special is hap- for a couple weeks. Anoth- pening in Mt. Airy, N.C., this er week of filming was done September. On top of Andy in Mt. Airy prior to Mayber- Griffith’s home town cele- ry Days. A few scenes were bration of Mayberry Days, filmed in Hollywood. Final the town will host a premier studio work is being com- of “Mayberry Man.” The pleted. Distribution rights independent film tells the are being negotiated. story of a Hollywood star Originally, I didn’t have who is caught speeding in any lines. However, I wound Mayberry and sentenced up in 6-7 scenes and had to spend some time there. several lines. Several of Mayberry Days in Mt. Airy them are in some of the this year is Tuesday, Sep- movie trailers they have tember 21 through Sunday, released on YouTube and September 26. Facebook. In the movie, which took a year and a half to com- Who remains alive from the plete because of the pan- original show and have you demic and fundraising, the met any of them? main character interacts Sadly, we have lost so with Mayberry charac- many actors from the The ters representing the orig- Andy Griffith Show. Thelma inal cast of the beloved TV Lou/Betty Lynn, is still living series. in Mt. Airy at 95. Elinor Characters appearing Donahue/Miss Ellie the in the film include Deputy druggist; Jackie Joseph/ Knoxville’s Bo Pierce as Briscoe Darling sits atop the steps with other tribute artist cast members. The film premieres in Barney Fife, Goober, Romeena Ernest T.’s girl- Andy Griffin’s hometown of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, in September. Photos courtesy of Bo Pierce. Gomer, Floyd and many friend; Maggie Peterson/ others including Briscoe Charleen Darling; Rodney Darling. The patriarch of I have attended the May- Andy Griffith Rerun Watch- have squad cars. our 48th Anniversary. I was Dillard/one of the Dar- the Darling family is being berry Days Festival in Mt. ers Club nearly 30 years executive director of Knox ling boys; Margaret Kerry/ played by Knoxville’s own Airy since 2009. I was fin- ago. My first event was the What’s the appeal of May- County Housing Authority, wife in only Christmas epi- Bo Pierce. ishing breakfast one morn- Karns Christmas Parade. I berry to many people? retiring after 35 years in sode; Barbara Eden/Ellen Pierce, the retired vice ing in The Snappy Lunch made a sign, “Down With I grew up in the 50s on housing administration. We Brown manicurist; LeRoy president of Knox Commu- when a lady, around 40, The Gold Standard,”and a farm outside a small have one daughter, a son- McNees/ in bluegrass nity Development Corpora- and her mother, sat at dressed as Regis from town not unlike Mayberry. in-law, and two wonderful band; and Clarence White/ tion, director of the Knox the counter next to me. I “The Gold Truck” episode The characters were well grandchildren. in bluegrass band are all County Housing Authority was dressed in character because he had a mus- chosen, the scripts expert- living. and former candidate for and nodded to them. The tache. ly written, and the acting How did you become part of Young folks. Ron Howard, the Tennessee House, is daughter looked at me and A friend suggested Bris- was so natural. There is no the film? Opie, whom I have not a huge Andy Griffith and asked, “What was Andy coe Darling as my charac- violence, no cussing, and I met Stark Howell at his met. Clint Howard/Leon; Mayberry fan. He’s origi- like?” ter. I got a jug, overalls, and the pace of the town is so first Mayberry Days visit in Dennis Rush/Howie; Keith nally from Pulaski County I smiled and said that I a hat for the next event, slow and relaxed. Humor is 2018. He is the son of Hoke Thibodeaux/Johnny Paul; and an UT graduate. never got to meet him. She but wasn’t very accurate. found in everyday experi- Howell who was Dud Wash Morgan Brittany/Opie’s girl- looked puzzled and said, My wardrobe evolved until ences. And a moral value on The Andy Griffith Show. friend; Joy Ellison/several Do you plan to attend the “But you ate dinner with I questioned Maggie Peter- is usually reinforced in He was blown away by the little girl characters; and “Mayberry Man” premiere in Andy and Aunt Bee!” son (Charleen) in 2009, the end. My daughter has continued popularity of the Ronnie Dapo/The Spoiled Mt. Airy in September? Tell me I smiled, hesitated...and about colors, etc. That shown a couple episodes show and the enthusiasm Brat are still with us. about your past visits there. said, “You’re right. He was sealed it. She and the orig- to her high school history of the fans. His brother, Passed away that I met: I will attend BOTH Red a great man.” inal Darling boys have been classes for over 15 years Cort, joined him in 2019. George Lindsey/Goober, Carpet Events in Septem- I left grinning like a mule very complimentary of my and their response has A few months later, Stark Douglas Dillard and Dean ber. Danville, Indiana, a eating briars. She thought I character. always been positive. emailed me and others a Webb/Darling boys; and filming location, will host was (actor) Denver Pyle, the screenplay he had written James Best/Jim Lindsey us the first weekend in real Briscoe Darling. Best There are other Mayberry Bring me up to date on your called “Mayberry Man.” He guitar player. September. Mt. Airy, NC compliment ever. fans in Knoxville and who’s the background and family. is the director. will host a Red Carpet event guy with the Mayberry sher- I was born on a Giles Cort Howell, Stark’s Is there anything planned early in the week of May- When did you decide to iff’s car? County farm in 1950, the brother, and Gregory for east Tennessee or Knox- berry Days Festival Sep- become Briscoe Darling and “The Mayberry Chapter” oldest of three children. Schell, son of Ronnie Schell ville involving the Mayberry tember 22 through 26. The why? of The Andy Griffith Show I was the first from my who played Duke Slater on Club? date hasn’t been finalized. I first heard of the local Rerun Watchers Club is in family to graduate high “Gomer Pyle,” were added We will have an entry in Knoxville. We have a Face- school and was named Mr. as producers. A cast was the Farragut Independence book page. Sammy “Barney Giles County High School. chosen, including many Day Parade on July 3, 2021. Fife” Sawyer, Mark Cawood I came to UT. Took me six of us “tribute artists.” A The “Mayberry Man” movie and Dennis “Mr. Schwump” years to get a BS and two Go Fund Me account was has a Facebook page and I Beal have squad cars. to get a MS. I also picked established to keep it inde- have a Bo “Briscoe Darling” Members in Crossville, Jel- up a wife, Lavonne, while a pendent. We filmed during Pierce Facebook page. lico, and Pigeon Forge also student. We just celebrated covid, with precautions, service directory CHILD CARE ELECTRICIAN HANDYMAN PAINTING PAINTING- INTERIOR- MARCIA’S EXTERIOR LEARNING CENTER Lic. & Ins. 30 Yrs. Exp. 1411 Exeter Ave, Knoxville Free Estimates (865) 673-8223 865-573-2199 Day Shift 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Professional Painters Night Shift 4:30 pm - 12 midnight Knoxville’s Bo Pierce as Briscoe Darling. 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