July 24, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com Now offering onlinePAGE A1 auction services Fountain City Auction for all of your auction needs (865)604-3468 fountaincityauction.com FREE Take One! July 24, 2017 Remembering Jake Butcher By Ray Hill [email protected] for governor, as well as a but slightly reserved as if our emails and conversa- There were a plethora of close race for renomina- banker. the writer was not entire- tions and I was startled at serious Democratic candi- tion in 1970. Former con- For those wanting an My own experience with ly sure of precisely what the details Jake noticed in dates that year, all vying for gressman and U. S. sena- opportunity to bask in the Jake Butcher came not with sort of response he might a particular column, nor the nomination. Ray Blan- tor Ross Bass was making limelight, it would be well to campaigns, finance or pol- receive. I replied in kind was his interest confined ton, a former congressman a quixotic bid for the guber- remember the glare burns itics. Jake and I became and soon enough another to Tennessee; he had a who had been the nominee natorial nomination, as was far more frequently than it friends due to my column arrived from Jake. Emails serious interest in people, for the U. S. Senate against Stan Snodgrass, who had shines. That thought was in the Knoxville Focus. led to conversations and places and history. Howard Baker in 1972, was lost to John Jay Hooker in rekindled yet again in my The first time I received an Jake and I had planned Reflecting upon his pass- running, as was Hudley 1970. Tom Wiseman, a mind with the passing of email lauding a particular to have lunch when he ing, I have yet to see any Crockett, a former news- former state legislator and Jake Butcher. Media across column signed ‘Jake Butch- was in Knoxville next, but reminders just how very man and one-time press Tennessee’s State Trea- Tennessee have recount- er’, I thought someone was something came up on his close he came to winning secretary to Governor surer, was a candidate ed Butcher’s public career; playing a practical joke. part and we promised to the Democratic guberna- Buford Ellington, who had along with several others. his time as twice candidate That first email was polite, reschedule. We kept up torial nomination in 1974. run Senator Albert Gore a Cont. on page 3

Lonsdale youth Civil rights leaders center, paintball, honored by overpass signs and sports tourism By Pete Gawda By Mike Steely [email protected] Three Knoxville champions of the civil rights movement The Emerald Youth Center’s hopes to build a $9 were honored Saturday by million facility in Lonsdale came one step closer to having interstate overpasses a reality recently when the Knox County Commis- named for them. Harold Mid- sion agreed to give the city a portion of the Sam dlebrook, Theotis Robinson E. Hill School Property. and Diane Jordan were hon- The commission voted unanimously to pass a ored at the official overpass “no recommendation” of the gift, located at 1725 naming ceremony held at Delaware Avenue, on to today’s regular meeting the Beck Cultural Exchange with some stipulations. The donated empty lot Center by members of the from the Board of Education, coupled with the Tennessee Black Caucus of city’s promise of $ 1 million, means plans for the State Legislators. community center can move ahead. Rev. Renee Kessler, in her “Thank you for all you do,” Commissioner Brad welcoming remarks, said she Anders told Steve Diggs, who briefly addressed was grateful for history being the commission’s work session. Knoxville Public unveiled that day. She said Photo by Pete Gawda. Works Director David Brace said, “This is a com- that Knoxville has scores of Civil rights leader Harold Middlebrook, right, was honored Saturday by having a munity with real needs for youth” in speaking of the best people who do the interstate underpass named for him. On the left is State Representative Rick Staples who Lonsdale. best things. “You are always introduced the honorees at the naming ceremony. “Our initiative is to bring about transformation of welcome at the Beck,” she youth andit’s unlike any project I’ve been involved told the around 75 guests 1994 to 2007 and was the Jordan said she was never the I-275 overpass on Hill with,” Diggs told the commissioners. including elected officials, first female African Ameri- nervous but that this was a Avenue. Chairman Dave Wright said the resolution allows Tennessee Democratic Party can to serve in that position. nervous occasion. She noted Staples said Middlebrook the law department to back out of the agreement officials and candidates for Staples that noted that when that she successfully ran in “is” a civil rights activist, until the contract is signed and explained that the city council. he decided to run for office four elections and thanked meaning that the retired property would not be transferred until both the State Representative Rick Jordan asked him if he had the people for Knoxville for pastor is still active in the city and county mayor sign it. Staples introduced each ever served tea. She told him that. “My phone rang off the struggle. He said Middle- The transfer of land has a 15 year life for use honoree. He said that Diane that an elected official has to hook and I enjoyed it,” she brook did more to teach him and, if the project isn’t completed or changes Jordan served on the Knox serve and work their way to said of her time in office. personal responsibility than hands, the city will pay the county a percent of the County Commission from the front. Her sign is located at Continued on page 4 Continued on page 3 Pleasant Ridge mural gives a glimpse of the past By Pete Gawda present house. It also depicts Artist Gale Pleasant Ridge Elementa- the house of his grandfather, Wil- Hinton, who ry School has a unique window liam Harrison Nickle, which once painted the to the past thanks to artist Gale stood on Sullivan Road. In addi- mural in the Hinton. She recently covered the tion the mural pictures the famous background, walls of the school’s hallway with airplane service station turned stands beside murals. The most striking and barber shop on Clinton Highway. Louis Nickle, 87, probably the most personal is Of the five siblings in Nickle’s a life-long friend dedicated to the Nickle family. family, four are still living, includ- whose boyhood While the Knoxville native did ing his 96-year-old sister, who and present homes not go to school at Pleasant Ridge, once lived in a house built on the are pictured in the as a child she went to church with site of their grandfather’s house. mural. The mural the Nickle family at Virginia Avenue The mural also shows the Nick- graces a wall in Methodist Church and played with le’s pond and barn and the tree the hallway of the Nickle children, all of whom in which the children played. Pleasant Valley attended Pleasant Ridge. The strik- Hinton pointed out herself in the Elementary ing mural contains the boyhood School. Photo by home of Louis Nickle, 87, and his Continued on page 2 Pete Gawda.

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Compa- our growth and our ability to Whitehead said the compa- and have your hand- County, the county is in good nies or individuals can appeal do things.” He also said the nies representing the Big gun carry permit. shape with about $3 million first to the county and then county is losing money on Box stores “put on a pretty Not that long ahead of last year in the Gen- to the state with the state some sales over the inter- good case” before the state ago the laws were eral Fund and the schools are having the final decision. net. equalization board. He cited changed in Tennes- $1.3 million ahead in funding. Caldwell said that a deci- Trustee Ed Shouse spoke Lowes, Sears, Target and Wal- see to allow gun He reported to the Finance sion by the state often reduc- following Caldwell and point- greens as typical of the types owners more freedom Committee last week and es the appraisals and the ed to several businesses in of companies that seek state By Jedidiah to carry their guns at noted that the collection of county must then refund the Knox County that got a cut in appeals. McKeehan parks and in bars. the Hotel-Motel Occupancy difference to the applicant. their property taxes because Whitehead said that the attorneyknoxville@ gmail.com But what exactly do Tax is going well thanks to “There are companies that of state rulings. He said state board is “not becom- those laws say? great events so far this year. go around the country and that Knoxville Center Mall ing judges anymore, they’re Tennessee Code Annotated Section He also said the county is help get their taxes reduced,” received a $350,000 correc- becoming arbitrators.” 39-17-1321 states that even if a person seeing “more growth than he told the Knox County Com- tion in property value. He said The trend appears to con- has a permit that allows them to carry a we’ve ever seen” in the col- missioners. Caldwell said that that the county has refunded tinue Knox County’s financial handgun, it is an offense for that person lection of the wheel tax. the “Big Box” stores account more than $1.4 million so far officials anticipate. to possess a firearm if that person is But Caldwell took a step for about 50%of revenue. this year after state rulings. “It’s our number one finan- both: back in his presentation and “They tell them ‘We’ll Commissioner Charles cial source of revenue,” 1. Within the confines of an establish- addressed a growing concern: only get paid if we save you Busler noted that the bank- Caldwell said. ment open to the public where liquor, the appraised value of “Big money,’” Caldwell said the rupt H.H. Gregg store was wine or beer are served for consumption on the premises; and 2. Consume any alcoholic beverage. If someone does this, they are breaking Go Vote! Knoxville events tonight, tomorrow the law and committing a Class A misde- meanor. So the lesson here is, yes, you Voters in the Aug. 29 primary and Nov. and being eligible to cast a ballot in the this year’s elections and how citizens can go in to bars with your firearm, but the 7 general election will be electing five Aug. 29 primary. can get involved in shaping Knoxville’s minute you start drinking, you are break- new City Council members – a majority 3rd District public meeting future. ing the law. It appears that the legislators of the seats on the nine-member Coun- 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, July 24, The City and local businesses will decided that they didn’t want to make it cil. Mayor Rogero and members of the 2017 provide free pizza and snacks at these legal to drink and carry a gun. Probably current City Council are encouraging Cumberland Estates Recreation public meetings. Family-friendly games for the best. voters to get to know the candidates Center, 4529 Silverhill Drive and activities will be offered, so bring Jedidiah McKeehan is an attorney prac- and their issues, engage in the election 6th District public meeting the children. The Knox County Election ticing in Knox County and surrounding process, and go vote. 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, Commission will provide voter informa- counties. He works in many areas, includ- The Go Vote! Knoxville series of public 2017 tion and register new voters. The League ing criminal, personal injury, landlord-ten- meetings prior to the Aug. 29 primary is John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 of Women Voters will offer a civics quiz ant, probate, and estate planning. Visit winding down. But attendees this week’s Winona St. for prizes. attorney-knoxville.com for more informa- two public meetings can register to vote At these community meetings, Mayor Council candidates will be introduced, tion about this legal issue and other legal at either meeting and meet the July 31 Rogero, current Council members and and voters will have opportunities to talk issues. deadline for registering as a new voter neighborhood leaders are talking about one-on-one with them. Pleasant Ridge mural gives a glimpse of the past Cont. from page 1 mural as a child playing in The small plot his cur- Another mural shows the fountain. He said that the tree along with sever- rent house stands on is second Pleasant Ridge when the girls were drink- al of the Nickle children. the last property remain- School from which Nickle ing the boys would pump Nickle said that he has ing in the Nickle family. graduated with 17 others the pump extra hard so an 1895 map that showed Nickle also has a copy in 1944. It was a brick the girls would be squirt- four Nickle brothers of the deed that records building with two out- ed. The principal was owned most of the prop- the $200 sale of the land houses, one for the girls Irene Easterly for whom erty from Pleasant Ridge for the school. The first and one for the boys and Easterly Way is named. Road up Sullivan Road. Pleasant Ridge School, a a well with a hand pump. In 1925 Nickle’s father At that time Clinton High- two room wooden build- He said the pump had and his uncle opened Her- way was not in existence ing, was built in 1906. a pipe extending from it bert Nickel’s Furniture and Pleasant Ridge was Nickle said his father was with holes that the stu- Store on Western Avenue. the main road to Clinton. the first graduate in 1908. dents used for a water When he was old enough Nickle went to work at the store. It was the only job This painting of Louis Nickle’s grandfather’s house is part he ever held except for his of a mural recently painted by Gail Hinton on the walls of time in the Army during Pleasant Ridge Elementary School. the Korean War. When Western Avenue was four laned he was 67. Nickle Hinton has painted over murals where for the chil- told his wife he was too 20,000 murals of all dren and include inspi- old to relocate so he had a types all over the coun- rational quotes from going out of business sale. try including other Knox such varied sources Hinton Studied art at UT County schools, Dolly- as Magic Johnson and and at Ringling College of wood, and the McDonalds Albert Einstein. All of Art and Design in Sara- Playlands. Some of her her murals contain her sota, Florida. During her murals are five stories tall. trademark, spiders. In 50 years in the business Except for the mural one mural the spiders dedicated to the Nickle are in riding a boat. The family, Hinton said the entire project took two other Pleasant Ridge and one half days.

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For those students stresses problem solving Knox County students, the will care about is whether dreds of new employees with the aptitude and abil- and critical thinking. The program remains out of we are offering educational and new school build- ity, the IB program repre- public school system, like reach. Students in South opportunities to students in ings. In this age of tech- sents a real opportunity to much of government, has Knoxville, Gibbs, Carter, one location without offer- nology, why has nobody achieve excellence if the all too often stressed the Halls, Powell, Karns and ing those same opportu- suggested simply allow- Knox County school system lowest common denomi- Farragut find it difficult to nities to students every- ing students all around wants to think outside the nator. Slogans such as get into the program due where else. All it will take the county to participate box; educators need to “Excellence for Every to the number of students is one parent to file suit in the IB program through think more like entrepre- Child” sounds wonder- at West High School. Basi- and the likely result will be distance-based learning? neurs and less like bureau- ful, but ignores the reali- cally, what has happened is either close the program The University of Tennes- crats. This solution won’t By Steve Hunley, ty that every human being the IB program has become or extend it everywhere in see did it for years. The cost millions of dollars; it Publisher has certain abilities, while a private school ensconced Knox County. There is yet school system could work will not require a slew of [email protected] others may have their own in a public school. If you another legal question that out the fine details over a new hires or new buildings. strengths in other areas. happen to live in the area puts the taxpayers of Knox relatively short period of What it will require is some The Knox County Board of There is a real need in our feeding into West High County at risk; the contract time and end any discrimi- critical thinking and utiliz- Education recently extend- public schools to teach crit- School and have a child for the IB program requires nation in providing unequal ing resources already avail- ed the International Bac- ical thinking, as well as pro- in the program, you are five years’ participation and educational opportunities. able to us. To do otherwise calaureate (IB) program. vide a learning environment mighty lucky. Yet there is another parent who feels In fact, over a period of may prove more costly than Ordinarily, the board would for advanced students, or nobody who believes every his/her child was cheat- months, the school system we can bear. Nor should deserve commendation those students who may talented student happens ed will sue. McIntyre was could build a matrix to indi- we tolerate a system that for such a thing; however, excel in certain subjects. to be zoned to attend either notorious for pushing pro- cate every class offered insists upon providing in this instance, they have Several years ago, then- Bearden Middle School or grams without providing all by the Knox County school unequal educational oppor- created an unequal educa- superintendent Jim McIn- West High School. the details and the board system at each school and tunities. There are bright tional opportunity. By doing tyre urged the board to In effect, in my opinion, was equally infamous for offer those same classes and eager youngsters all so, they have invited scru- create an IB program cen- the Knox County Board of rubber-stamping whatever all across the county to across this county, and they tiny they cannot bear. tered at West High School Education, originally at the he wanted and this sort of interested students. all deserve an equal oppor- From everything I have and Bearden Middle School. urging of Jim McIntyre, cre- thing is the end result. The school system tunity to achieve their own seen, the IB program is Thus far, the program ated an unequal educa- Still, the Knox County cannot provide excellence brand of excellence. an outstanding education- hasn’t caught up with the tional opportunity under school system could fix this for every child and we all al program, which encour- cost of some 500,000 tax- the law. The Office of Civil problem without asking for know it; what it can do is ages both personal and payer dollars. This year 13 Rights will not care whether tens of millions of new tax provide the opportunity for Lonsdale youth center, paint- Remembering ball, and sports tourism Cont. from page 1 bodies” to attract visitors Knox County was also dis- land’s fair market value. and events. cussed, over the next 10 Jake Butcher If the land is never used “We get them to town years. The funding goes Continued from page 1 Jake Butcher ran again and few for the Emerald Youth proj- and Knoxville sells itself,” back several years and Nor was Jake Butcher the only finan- people recall he beat two serious and ect the land ownership will Culver said, adding that the was used for energy man- cier seeking the Democratic nomina- respected candidates inside the Dem- revert back to the county. area needs more multipur- agement equipment which tion; most have forgotten Chattanooga ocratic primary. Butcher won almost The commissioners also pose fields similar to the the county approved with- entrepreneur Franklin Haney ran hard 41% of the vote against Bob Clement discussed approving paint- Rocky Top facility in Sevier out issuing bonds to cover that year. Many folks have also forgot- and former congressman and Nash- ball and airsoft facilities County. the project. ten Jake Butcher only just barely lost to ville mayor Richard Fulton in 1978. in Agricultural Zones as a Commissioner Bob Commissioner Carson Ray Blanton. Blanton managed to eke Butcher’s impressive victory in the pri- use-on-review condition Thomas said that Knox Dailey asked if energy was out the narrowest of victories, beat- mary and ample financing made him with some question about County is “positioned in the actually saved and the ing Butcher by just over 16,000 votes the frontrunner against Lamar Alexan- the amendment applying perfect location” for sports school system’s Executive to win the Democratic nomination for der who was running again as the GOP to all such zones. The law visitors and suggested a Director of Finance, Gary governor. Blanton won the nomina- nominee in the general election. Many department and planning study on the issue. Spencer, said he is going tion with less than 23% of the votes were stunned when Alexander won with commission were asked for The commission set to review the plan. cast in the Democratic primary, while more than 55% of the vote. some clarification. September 18th for its re- The commissioners also Jake Butcher was a close second with Jake Butcher resumed his banking In a discussion of Tour- organization which would gave a nod to a lease with just over 20%. 1974 was a notorious- interests and remained an important ism and Sports suggested include election of a chair Samuel J. Furrow of the ly bad year for Republicans following figure in Knoxville’s local politics, Ten- by Commissioner Randy and vice chair and appoint- Cherry Street Alternative to the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon’s nessee’s Democratic party as well as Smith, the commissioners ment of commissioners to Prison Program. The lease resignation from the presidency, and the administration of President Jimmy heard from Sports Commis- committees. runs for two years with a Gerald Ford’s pardon of Nixon. Repub- Carter. Jake Butcher’s fall was as spec- sion Director Chat Culver Commissioner John monthly rent of $4,245. lican candidates fared poorly and Ray tacular as was his rise to the top. Jake who talked about attract- Schoonmaker asked for All of the work session Blanton beat Lamar Alexander, making was able to put his life back together ing more groups to the a study by MPC of the OB items discussed will be his first bid for public office, decisively. again after that fall and it seems to me county. zoning which permits office back before the commis- One can easily make a compelling case one has to have a strong will and per- Anders called Culver and and medical operation but sioners when they meet that had Jake Butcher won the guber- haps even greater faith to be able to his office “a hard working also currently includes resi- in the City-County Building natorial nomination in 1974, he would do that. Jake Butcher seemed always team in promoting Knox- dential. today at 5 p.m. have become governor instead of Ray ready to make a new friend and I thor- ville.” The commission also Blanton. Butcher made a strong bid oughly enjoyed hearing from him and Commissioner Hugh discussed the discretion- despite coming from East Tennessee, visiting with him by telephone. I was Nystrom noted the suc- ary fund and Commission- where most folks voted Republican. always interested in his observations cess in attracting sea- er Charles Busler reported Fountain City Blanton had the good fortune to come and shared his love of history. sonal sports events and on how other counties use Auction Company from West Tennessee, which was then When I stopped hearing from Jake, I asked about the “shoulder their funds. Anders sug- more Democratic. Such are the little knew something was wrong and recent- seasons” between major gested that the fund remain - for all your “what ifs” of history that make such ly I heard he wasn’t doing any too well. events. Culver said he’s as unchanged. auction needs fun topics for contemplation and dis- I will always deeply regret we didn’t get going “to those conventions, The board of education’s cussion. around to having that lunch together. promoters and government repayment of $11,962 to 865-604-3468 PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus July 24, 2017 Outgoing council members respond to The Focus Civil rights leaders honored Continued from page 1 anyone outside of his family. “This award does not belong to me,” Mid- Duane Grieve dlebrook said. “It belongs to all of those over the years who have striven to make life better. “ He thanked his family for their sup- 2nd District City Council port, especially his wife of over 50 years. Five very active Knoxville of the Christenberry property time allows the public to easily Staples introduced Robinson as the first City Council members will on Kingston Pike, the Tennova find parking and not become African American to hold city council seat for be leaving office this year Hospital property zoning chang- involved in the congestion of District 6 and said he was still a civil rights due to term limits. The Focus es in the West Hills area, and people leaving downtown. advocate. Staples said Robinson was one has asked each member a few the new city ordinance for sign 4. What positions on an item who would “keep it real.” He said he could questions about their years regulations, which included a have you altered your view on? ask Robinson complex political questions decrease in the height of new None the needs of my constituents and get straight answers. He said Robinson on the council. -Compiled by business signs (from 50ft to 20 5. What are your possible and l will miss the challenge of helped him see things 5 to 10 years in the Mike Steely. ft). As a councilman, I listened future plans? trying to problem-solve issues future. “He is a valuable individual to me, I Vice Mayor Duane Grieve to both sides of each issue and Have more time to devote that have come up over the last thank God for him,” Staples said of Robin- has been involved in neighbor- tried to work out a compromise to my architectural practice 8 years. I will also miss having son. hood, school, church and scout- whenever possible. and work with clients, which is input into the future of our city Robinson recognized his family members ing groups for several years. He 2. Please comment about something that is very impor- because of the exciting develop- for their contribution to his success. “Just owns Grieve Associates Archi- public participation at council tant to me. Also I plan to con- ments that have evolved while I because you see these signs doesn’t mean tects at Emory Place in one meetings. tinue to serve on the Boards of have served on City Council the battle is over,” he said. “We have to fight of the 1880’s building he has I believe that public participa- Legacy Parks, the Arts Alliance, 7. What advice would you every day for what is right.” restored. He is a past Assistant tion is very healthy in Knoxville. Knoxville History Project and have for the future council He urged the audience to vote in the Professor of Architecture at UT, Neighborhood groups in the the Bearden Council because member? upcoming election for city council. “We must past president of the local and city are very active and, when I believe in those associations Listen, communicate and take control of our own community,” he said. state AIA, and has served on a controversial Issue comes up and feel I can make a differ- respond to your constituents, He said that when he was involved in sit-ins the Historic Zoning Commis- that affects their neighborhood, ence. I am also especially inter- be involved in the whole city, not in 1960 he thought the civil rights struggle sion, Mayor’s Task Force, and they will attend and give input. ested in historic preservation just your district. As a leader, would be over in 25 years. He is now 75 and the Art Commission. His suc- I also think that public forum at and the arts and hope that I you will have situations where he sees no sign his great-granddaughter will cesses include banning digital the end of each meeting is a can be an advocate for those you will have to go against the see any difference. billboards, the city’s new sign positive procedure that allows efforts as well. wishes of your district neighbor- The sign honoring Robinson, who was the ordinance, and his involvement anyone who wants to speak an 6. What will you miss the hoods. Again, it is very impor- first black undergraduate student admit- in establishing the Everly Broth- opportunity to do so (within cer- most? tant to make sure you have ted to UT, is located on 17th near the UT ers Pocket Park. tain time limits). I will definitely miss the con- a full understanding of both campus. 1. What is the most memo- 3. Would moving the coun- tacts I have made with people sides of an issue and make the Each of the honorees were presented rable event or vote you had on cil meetings to 5 p.m. help and from all parts of the city as best decision for the city as a their sign and a copy of each sign was also City Council? why? well as my association with whole. retained by the Beck Center. The signs on There are three votes that I No, I think that the 6:00 p.m. the mayor, other council mem- 8. Are you supporting a candi- the interstate were to be unveiled later that remember as the most vocal meeting is a good compromise bers, the city administration date in the primary election? afternoon. For safety reasons, the ceremony and controversial from my con- for council members and the and staff, and my constituents. No, not at this time. was held at the Beck Center rather than on stituents: the vote on the zoning general public. The present I have tried to stay attuned to busy highway shoulders. 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City postpones short-term rental ordinance By Mike Steely [email protected] Rogero told those who wanted to speak to do so Pledging that the matter in the Public Forum section isn’t being kicked down the at the end of the meeting. road, the Knoxville City By the end of the meet- Council voted unanimous- ing most of the citizens ly to postpone any action who had signed up to on a proposed short-term speak had either left or rental ordinance Tuesday declined to speak. Two cit- evening. izens, Bill Armstrong and Councilman George Debra Olson, spoke for Wallace made the motion about five minutes. Both to delay any consideration operate short-term rentals for 90 days. Vice Mayor and Armstrong said some Duane Grieve seconded neighborhood associa- the motion and said that tions oppose the rentals in his eight years on the because they don’t under- council he hasn’t seen as stand them. many people concerned Olson said there have Photo by Mike Steely. about the aspects of a pro- only been 5 complaints out Supporters of short-term rentals wait to speak at the City Council meeting Tuesday. The matter was postponed 90 days posal. of more than 8,000 uses and at least two more public hearings are proposed on the issue. Most of the other council of the temporary housing. members chimed in on the She asked that the council postponement as at least include zoning districts R-1 Marshall Stair said that the city apparently plans go to the internet site and to visitors on a temporary 25 people who wanted to and R-1A in any adoption Nashville has created to hold at least two more leave comments. basis, usually for festi- address the issue sat and of an ordinance. a committee to look at public hearings and Mayor Short-term rentals, vals or events such as UT watched. The issue, which Councilman Nick Della their short-term rental Rogero urged the citizens which are now considered football games. The city is was the last item on the Volpe suggested the city ordinance. to watch the city’s STRS@ illegal inside the city, are proposing to require the agenda, was moved to the look at Chattanooga’s With the delay in the knoxviletn.gov website. homes or rooms in homes homeowners to register, first and Mayor Madeline policy. Councilman ordinance’s first reading, She also said anyone can which the owner rents out Continue on page 4

New Harvest Park to host Broadway Towers hosts 2nd annual Corn and Tomato Festival summer luau celebration The New Harvest Park In addition, the event Farmers Market will host will include a variety of By Ken Lay theme. We have it during its second annual Corn contests, including one While Hawaiian this time of the year and Tomato Festival on for corn eating; anoth- theme music played in because if we had it Thursday, July 27, with er for beautiful and ugly the social room at the during the holiday, we Knox County Mayor Tim homegrown tomato; best Broadway Towers senior wouldn’t have a very big Burchett ringing the bell corn and tomato dish; and high-rise apartment turnout. to kick off the family- corn shucking. building, the residents “We wouldn’t have friendly event. The event also will of the complex enjoyed a big turnout because The market, which runs include a cooking dem- hamburgers and other during the holiday, most from 3 to 6 p.m. and is onstration and a “tomato traditional favorites from of our residents are away open to the public, will be squish” for children, in summer cookouts. with their family. And held at the park, locat- which the youngsters and The event, which was others are on vacation.” ed at 4775 New Harvest stomp on tomatoes. held on a hot afternoon Broadway Towers’s Lane. More activities to on Friday, July 14, was a most recent event was “These big events are be announced on the belated Independence also a celebration for always a great time,” Facebook event page: Day celebration. It had those who have lived Mayor Burchett said. www.facebook.com/ a luau theme as resi- there longest. “We had a lot of success newharvestfm. dents and employees “We have two resi- with this festival last year The farmers market were dressed in tradi- dents who are in their and we hope to ride that participates in the Fre$h tion island garb such as 90s,” Lambert said. momentum, so come on Savings program which leis and homemade hula In addition to the holi- Photo by Ken Lay. out, have fun and enjoy works in conjunction skirts. day celebration, Lambert Broadway Terrace manager Linda Lambert (right) wel- some delicious local with the Supplemental “We have a gather- said that Broadway comes longtime resident Judith Shaver to the senior high- food.” Nutrition Assistance ing for all of the holidays Towers also hosts an rise community’s annual summer party recently. This The festival will highlight Program, or SNAP. Under here because it gives the annual Senior Prom in year’s celebration had a Hawaiian theme. corn and tomatoes and it, participants who spend residents a chance to November. offer a number of activ- up to $20 per transac- mingle,” said Broadway Lambert also acknowl- ities and dozens of ven- tion at the market will Towers manager Linda edged the efforts of dors. Attendees also can get a matching amount in Lambert. “This is our Broadway Towers staff “These ladies work manager of this crew and buy roasted corn, local tokens to buy fresh fruits Fourth of July party members Tonya Tatum hard,” Lambert said of I just love to be around meats, pastured eggs and and vegetables at the and it has the Hawaiian and Cynthia Burems. her assistants. “I’m the people.” fruits and vegetables. market. NOW OPEN! One of the largest vendor malls in America

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For school all the way from years, there was a four-way Knoxville. After all, Gibbs stop in the rural community is a short distance on past By Ray Hill where Emory Road cross- the crossroads. Years later, [email protected] es Tazewell Pike. Today, one educator told me he motorists are met with a thought he was driving to red light, turn lanes, and the end of the earth! even a section of highway For many years, hayfields marked for bicycle riders. and homes could be seen Picture of the gap of the ridge on Tazewell Pike, by Ralphine Major Two-lane Tazewell Pike all the way to Harbison’s takes travelers through Crossroads. Today, busi- the gap on the way to the nesses are on every corner and a bank. The rural boost in businesses. I of the way the area has me where I am from. I say, crossroads. Even for those of the crossroads---stores, community certainly looks sometimes wonder what changed. I often think of “Harbison’s Crossroads.” I who call Harbison’s home, restaurants, gas stations, more commercial with the our father would think him whenever anyone asks think it sounds quaint. Western Plaza Shopping Center may get residential approval By Mike Steely [email protected] commercial and residen- Jr., on behalf of the owners explained that because of Herb Anders said he didn’t the matter will need to be tial areas the Metropolitan Biltmore Properties, has the number of stakehold- agree and that the compa- advertised for a hearing. In dealing with changes Planning Commission dis- asked the MPC to permit ers it would be simpler to ny should ask for a zoning In other action the MPC in the city and the grow- cussed amending the C-6 properties to also add add C-6 into the mixed-use change to C-3. approved amending codes ing popularity of mixed-use city zoning ordinance to residential units. Seymour amendment. “If we’re going to con- so that self-storage busi- permit residential use in said the company met Green said at first that sider C-6 be included then nesses can operate in CN C-3 General Commercial with ViceMayor Duane the Bearden Plan doesn’t we should refer this back zones after a use on review areas. Grieve and Grieve suggest- play into the Western Plaza to the staff,” Chairwoman and amended language in MPC Director Gerald ed the mixed-use idea as plans but that is up to a Rebecca Longmire said. the county zoning ordinates Green told the planning being compatible with the decision of the commis- Commissioner Jeffery related to supportive hous- commission recently that Bearden Opportunity Plan. sion. Then Green seemed Roth said that C-6 with a use- ing to include “substance permitting people to live in Seymour said that to side with Seymour, as on-review would be appro- abuse and other chronic a commercial zone would Biltmore Properties hired did Commissioners Art priate and Clancy agreed, conditions.” be a move toward Mixed a consultant and began Clancy and Scott Smith. saying it would “make more The MPC also dealt with Use and recommended the planning to add residential Commissioner Charles sense.” Anders countered more than 70 other appli- change be adopted as a space based on a city coun- Thomas said he is reluctant that if C-6 is approved for cations including postpon- “use on review” basis. cil resolution. to extend the residential residential mixed use it ing a dispute between the Western Plaza Shopping “We’ve started to invest idea to all the C-6 zoning. could bring in manufactur- Norwood Homeowners Center, currently being rede- money on this,” he said. Commissioner Elizabeth ing and other uses. Association and property veloped, is zoned C-6 and The ideal solution Eason agreed that the C-6 The planners sent the owners along Murray Drive Attorney Arthur Seymour would be for the Western zones should be included matter back to the planning over the designation of Plaza owners to ask for a in the use-on-review for staff for suggestions and the Northwest City Sector Seymour Weight & Wellness change to C-3 but Seymour residential. Commissioner Attorney Steve Wise said Plan. Have More Glitz and Glamour in Inskip Students Honored Your Life! The Lions Club of Inskip recently honored five fifth graders at Inskip Phentermine | Lipovite School with a Leadership Award. Sound Nutritional Advice The criteria for this award is: 1. A Student has good work habits and works consistently to do his/ 216 Phoenix Court, Suite F her best. 2. A Student who is respectful and 865-573-0101 dependable. 3. 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By Ray Hill [email protected]

When the Tennessee Veterans’ Bureau; Davis, General Assembly reduced a former judge, was legal- the number of Tennessee’s istic and reserved in his congressional seats from own presentation. Ridley ten to nine, Congressman Mitchell, also a former J. Ridley Mitchell had been judge, was colorful and a displaced. Mitchell’s home shrewd politician. Mitchell county of Cumberland had understood precisely how been placed in the heavily to appeal to people’s emo- Republican Second District, tions. One apt description which was represented by of Ridley Mitchell’s ability GOP Congressman J. Will as a politician came from Taylor. “Hillbilly Bill” Taylor his successor in Congress, was considered unbeatable Albert Gore, Sr.; the elder by Democrats and moving Gore recalled “there was Ridley Mitchell’s home a saying in the old Fourth county into a Republican District that he was the only district was believed by Congressman who could many to have ended the promise every constituent From the author’s personal collection. ACME Photo. freshman congressman’s a new post office and then Former Tennessee Congressman Ewin L. Davis as a member of the Federal Trade Commission. career just as it got start- make him happy not to get ed. Ridley Mitchell had it.” only taken his seat in the Ewin L. Davis proved to of the people.” Raising courthouse in Cookeville. were members of Congress counties. Mitchell’s cam- House of Representatives be able to do those kinds a populist theme, Davis Davis tore into promis- “and are permitted to car- paign managers were not days before the state leg- of little favors required of reminded voters inside the es made by Mitchell and ryon on their campaigns at far off the mark. islature passed a redistrict- congressmen to earn the Fourth District that he had promised to vote against the expense of the taxpay- Ridley Mitchell’s insis- ing bill. Much of Mitchell’s gratitude of the people they “aggressively fought” those any new taxes “unless they ers.” Owen grumbled, “In tence upon personal district had been dismem- represent. Davis procured “predatory interests” who were necessary to meet the traveling over the district, contact and relentless bered and some of it had four machine guns for an sought “to exploit the gov- actual expenses of govern- I find that they are send- campaigning had paid off. been put into the district American Legion post in ernment and oppress the ment operation.” Ridley ing out untold thousands Mitchell’s victory ended represented by veteran Gainesboro, Tennessee people.” Davis tried hard to Mitchell followed Davis of campaign speeches Ewin L. Davis’ congressio- Congressman Ewin L. Davis. from the War Department. contrast himself with Ridley into Murfreesboro and and other election litera- nal career. Turnout was Undaunted, Ridley Mitchell Two of the machine guns Mitchell, pointing out after denounced the congress- ture from Washington at fueled by an especially announced he was moving were placed on opposite almost fourteen years in man for having opposed government expense. By bitter race for the guberna- from his home in Crossville corners of the courthouse Congress, he had only been payment of the bonus bill these unfair privileges, torial nomination between to Cookeville, Tennessee. “where they are attracting absent from his office for in 1924. Potentially more members of Congress can Hill McAlister and Lewis Mitchell opened a law the attention of all passers.” two weeks due to a death effective, Congressman keep themselves constant- Pope. With 354 precincts office in Cookeville’s Davis had to dig into his own in his family. Davis was Mitchell produced records ly before the public without out of 377 reporting, Ridley Herald Building and imme- pocket to pay to transport alluding to the fact Ridley from the Clerk of the House cost to themselves, while Mitchell led by 1,432 votes. diately began running for the guns to Gainesboro. Mitchell left Washington showing three of Ewin L. the same amount of pub- Mitchell’s campaign manag- Congress. It was an auda- Davis was given the advan- to campaign frequently in Davis’s daughters had been licity would cost candidates ers proved to be overly opti- cious move for a freshman tage inside the new Fourth Tennessee. Days later, on his congressional pay- who are not members of mistic in their projections congressman to challenge Congressional District, Democrats in Shelbyville, roll for nine years. Mitchell Congress thousands of of the congressman carry- a long-time representative. although Mitchell was con- Tennessee gathered togeth- pointed out the Davis dollars.” Owen said the ing fourteen of the seven- Ewin L. Davis had rarely sidered “a dogged oppo- er and passed a resolution daughters were attending practice of using a con- teen counties comprising faced a serious challenger nent.” Ridley Mitchell supporting Ewin L. Davis’ college at the time in “exclu- gressman’s franking priv- the Fourth Congressional since first winning his seat was moving throughout reelection to Congress. sive schools in Washington ilege during campaigns district. Ridley Mitchell car- in Congress in 1918. Davis the district heralding his Congressman Ewin L. and Virginia” while on their would be “a fertile field for ried six counties, while Ewin was a respected and useful recently introduced bill to Davis quickly found himself father’s payroll. the taxpayers’ association L. Davis carried eleven. Yet congressman, while Ridley divert $50 million from the under increasing pressure Ewin L. Davis spoke in to get in some good work.” Mitchell’s majorities in the Mitchell was seen as more Reconstruction Finance from veterans to support Shelbyville, Tennessee and While thanking his friends counties he had repre- of an opportunist, if not a Corporation for loans for the Patman “bonus bill”, leg- attempted to refute the for their support, J. P. Owen sented in Congress were demagogue. farmers at 3% interest. islation that would require charges leveled against him declared “if not providen- massive. Congressman Mitchell had a knack for At the same time, Ewin L. payment of a congressio- by Ridley Mitchell. Speaking tially hindered I will be in Mitchell won Pickett County winning favorable publicity Davis was pushing through nally approved bonus to before a crowd of 2,000 the fight two years from with 775 votes to only 30 and sponsored a flurry of a bill against “the illegal and those men who had served people, Davis defended his now.” for Davis. Mitchell won bills designed less to pass indefensible immunity from in World War I. With the record and showed irrita- Both Ewing L. Davis Putnam County (Cookeville) than to win him favor with prosecution sought to be country in the midst of tion with Mitchell, saying he and Ridley Mitchell large- with 2,936 votes to a paltry his constituents. The bald given to the radio monop- the Great Depression vet- was surprised “any citizen ly ignored Smith and he 507 for Ewin L. Davis. and portly congressman oly by the malodorous erans were clamoring for could listen to such charg- proved to be no factor in Ridley Mitchell’s hard cam- was an excellent speak- Harry Daugherty (President immediate payment of the es or could support such the primary campaign. paigning had reduced Ewin er and acknowledged as Warren G. Harding’s noto- bonus, which amounted to a man.” Congressman Mitchell L. Davis’ margins in those a master of handshaking rious Attorney General)…” roughly $1,000 per veter- Ridley Mitchell continued closed his campaign in counties he had represent- and backslapping, while Davis was seeking to cor- an. Congressman Edward to campaign, all the while Smith County, speaking ed in Congress for fourteen Ewin L. Davis was far more rect a provision of the law Eslick of Tennessee making numerous promis- in the courtroom of the years. By the time all pre- reserved. Congressman enacted by a Republican signed the petition to es. Congressman Mitchell Smith County Courthouse. cincts had reported, Ridley Davis won publicity of his Congress, which he believed bring the matter to a vote said he believed congres- After giving an hour and Mitchell had beaten Ewing own, especially in his capac- protected a monopoly while four colleagues from sional salaries should be a half long speech, Ridley L. Davis by 902 votes out of ity as chairman of the House enjoyed by owners of radio Tennessee had failed to reduced from 9,000 per Mitchell “shook hands with 39,170 ballots cast. James Merchant and Marine stations. Davis referred to sign it; Congressmen E. H. year to $5,000 per annum. hundreds of the men and P. Owen, who had withdraw Committee, which also the “radio trusts” which he Crump, Republican O. B. Mitchell roared that every women” who had come shortly before the primary, oddly had jurisdiction over believed had “grown more Lovette, Joseph W. Byrns “useless” federal board to hear him speak. The received only 340 votes the medium of radio. Every powerful, more effective, of Nashville, and Ewin L. and commission should be Tennessean reporter cov- district-wide. Mitchell had member of Tennessee’s more oppressive and more Davis were the holdouts. abolished, although he did ering the campaign said won with just barely over Congressional delegation arrogant” over the years. Just days after E. E. Eslick not specify which agency Mitchell had “received an 50% of the vote with Ewin L. was strongly supporting a Ewin L. Davis had already signed the petition, Ewin L. he considered to be use- enthusiastic ovation” from Davis winning slightly more new veterans’ hospital for indicated he would seek Davis was feeling the heat less. Mitchell attacked “the his audience. The day than 48% of the ballots. Middle Tennessee, but it reelection to Congress, but and added his own name to extravagant cost of govern- before Ridley Mitchell had The show horse had had been Congressman made his official announce- the petition. Eslick made ment in all branches.” campaigned in Lebanon, beaten the workhorse. Ridley Mitchell and Senator ment on May 13, 1932. an impassioned plea on Clearly on the defensive, Tennessee where his hour Cordell Hull who had actu- Davis issued a lengthy behalf of the veterans’ Ewin L. Davis trailed Ridley and a half speech was not ally sponsored the bill. and staid statement to the bonus bill and died of a Mitchell into Gainesboro, long enough to suit his lis- When the Congressional Tennessee press asking heart attack while making Granville and North Springs teners. Evidently the crowd delegation descended voters to carefully consid- his speech on the floor of where he again tried hard to was so insistent, he spoke upon the Veterans’ Bureau er his “record of achieve- the House. counter Mitchell’s attacks. for an additional thirty min- along with Sergeant Alvin ment” during his time in Congressman Davis was The congressional race in utes. As voters headed to York, Ewin L. Davis had Congress. Davis said he back home in Tennessee the Fourth District narrowed the polls, Ridley Mitchell made a strong legal brief would “stand squarely in July with the Democratic when former state senator swept through Celina, for the need for a new upon my record, and invite primary just weeks away. James P. Owen announced Byrdstown and Willow hospital. Ridley Mitchell the closest scrutiny of my Davis participated in he was withdrawing from Grove, Tennessee. made a strongly emotional service to the district…” a special program in the campaign a day before The Mitchell campaign appeal carefully construct- Congressman Davis said Murfreesboro, which he the primary election. Owen claimed victory even before ed to appeal to the widest he had been “consistently a helped to arrange. Davis complained it was “very dif- the polls had closed. Ridley number of voters in his own loyal friend of the farmers” moved on to Putnam County, ficult to wage a fight for a Mitchell’s campaign man- district. The personal style as well as those “men who the new home of his oppo- seat in Congress” in a dis- agers announced they of the two congressmen served our country in time nent Ridley Mitchell, where trict that was geographi- believed their candidate could easily be summarized of national emergency” he spoke to a gathering of cally quite large, especially would carry fourteen of the in their approach to the and the general “masses some 200 persons at the when the other candidates Fourth District’s seventeen PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus July 24, 2017 Outdoor Toys I “had” to buy and I loved it… Rest assured that I won’t the machine of choice to is one. I’ve never put a for connecting a hose for a lawnmower for a while. First, buy another mower from mow my 2-acres. The strug- drink in one of those things cleaning. I also am keep- the other week. something went this business. gle deciding on purchasing without having most of ing my fingers crossed that Oh, it wasn’t wrong with the A little after that, the another zero-turn mower or the liquid splash and spill. the motor will hold up as because I didn’t deck. The John motor began smoking. a regular lawn tractor was Another little compartment long as the one on my old have one already. Deere store I took it to a couple of difficult. The determining appears to be for holding mower. In fact, two riding owner who sold mechanics who either factor was price. A zero- sunglasses or small tools. I’m keeping the other mowers are in me the machine couldn’t figure out why it turn mower with a compa- Two lumbar support but- mowers. At some point, I’ll the basement. told me the was losing oil or said the rable engine and deck size tons are on the sides of replace the motor on the By Joe Rector My older [email protected] deck was dam- motor was faulty. I can’t was $2000 more than the the seat. Really? I’ve dis- zero-turn since the deck is brother and his aged because I say that I was too sur- tractor. You can bet that I covered over the years that not too old. Then I’ll have wife bought the ran water on it prised after the debacle looked at every possible nothing is going to stop the two mowers to handle all first one a year after my when it was still hot. DO with the mowing deck. For zero-turn make and model beating that my butt and my mowing chores. When mother died; they did so WHAT? I asked him how the last couple of years, that might have done the back take as I mow some the oldest mower’s deck that I could keep the nearly that could be since a built- I’ve survived by pouring oil job, but in the end, I just parts of my yard. Much of gives up the ghost, I will 2-acre yard mowed. That in nozzle is located on the into the motor before every couldn’t afford one. the machine is made of use the tractor for pull- was 21 years ago. The deck for cleaning. After a use. The other day, howev- This new lawn trac- plastic. ing a cart, de-thatcher, mowing deck is worn out tirade laced with profani- er, it sputtered, coughed, tor has a 25-horsepower I’m pleased that I once and aerator. Every man and pulleys scream as if ties, he told me he would and died. Since then, the engine with a 48-inch cut. again have a mower that understands this strate- they are being tortured. take a few bucks off the mower hasn’t started. It sits me up as if I’m the will handle the demands gy because we all love our The other one is much price to fix this deck that So, I was forced to go buy king of the neighborhood. of my yard. I hope that outdoor toys. younger, perhaps 6-7 years had only gone out of war- a new mower. Sure, I have Still, it has some items that the deck holds together old. It is a zero-turn mower, ranty one-month prior. a push mower, but it’s not are useless. A cup holder since it, too, has a nozzle City postpones short-term rental ordinance Cont. from page 1 them. Some residents are The council also autho- get a business permit, pay opposed to legalizing the rized the issuance of about an annual fee, meet stan- in-home business. $100 million in KUB bonds dard safety precautions, The mayor suggest- for Wastewater, Water, and pay the hotel-motel ed that those wishing to Gas and Electric Systems. occupancy tax. speak on the issue should KUB assured the council While many of the audi- attend the yet unsched- that the city would not be ence members wore but- uled hearings. responsible for payments. tons in favor of short-term In other action the coun- The city council approved rentals there were many cil honored the late Rudy G. a contract to remove a different opinions among Bradley and Rex L. Davis. large curtain from the Civic Auditorium because it con- tained asbestos. They also approved $81,000 for an agreement with SEI, Inc., to provide security at special events, contracted with the Public Building Authority to manage the Riverwalk Parking Lot and Garage, and authorized the mayor to create a Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management.

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Two Jefferson County products to enter Hall of Fame Halls to By Steve Williams staff at Furman University, his col- I never dreamed I would be doing,” introduce Two Jefferson County High legiate alma mater, where he is said Quarles. “As a coach, I had a School products of the 1980s – now associate head coach and lot of help from my assistants and Todd Collins and George Quarles tight ends coach. great players.” new hoops – who went on to successful foot- Quarles’ younger brother, Taylor, Todd Collins was a USA TODAY ball careers are part of the 2017 played with Collins on Jefferson high school All-American and coaches class that will be inducted into the County’s 1987 state champion- received a scholarship from the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of ship team. University of Georgia. After injury Fame Aug. 3. “They were freshmen when I problems kept him off the field, he tonight Collins is a former NFL lineback- was a senior at Jefferson County transferred to UT for one semes- By Ken Lay er who twice played in the Super in 1984,” said Quarles. “I played ter before ending up at Carson Bowl, with the New England Patri- with Brent, Todd’s brother, who Newman, where he led the Eagles When Randy Moore ots in Super Bowl XXXI and with also was a great player.” to the 1989 NAIA championship. recently resigned from the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl The Collins brothers and the Collins was drafted by the Patri- Halls High the school had XXXIV. Quarles brothers all played for Jef- ots in the 3rd round of the 1992 Former UT football player Inky to hire, not one, but two Quarles, who will be inducted ferson County head coach Craig NFL draft. Johnson, who will be the guest basketball coaches. in the “Coach” category, became Kisabeth, who Quarles said will Quarles was a 1989 Furman speaker at the upcoming Greater Moore, who left to pursue one of the winningest high school be at the Hall of Fame induction, graduate and starting wide receiv- Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame business opportunities in coaches in the nation at Maryville making that evening even more er on the Paladins’ 1988 NCAA dinner and induction ceremony, South Florida, coached High before making a career move special. FCS (I-AA) national championship is known for inspiring his both the Red Devils and after the 2016 season to join the “It’s a huge honor and something Continued on page 2 audiences. Lady Devils for eight sea- sons. He took over the boys program nine years ago. Halls put its new coaches into place early last week and both Tom Poisal and Chomp! Chomp! Jonathan Smith will be introduced to the commu- nity today (July 24) at the Gators cut down Stanford for title school. Poisal, who will coach the Editor’s note: Knoxville girls, really needs no intro- Focus sportswriter Steve National Collegiate All-Sports Rankings duction to Halls or Knox- Williams originated the ville basketball fans. National Collegiate All- He’s taught physical edu- Sports Rankings in the cation and wellness at Halls summer of 1971 when he Middle School since 2008. was sports editor of The He also coached the Lady Daily Beacon, the Univer- Demons from 2010-2014 sity of Tennessee student after a stint as an assistant newspaper. The rankings at Bearden High School were picked up by The with the Lady Bulldogs Associated Press wire ser- under Nathan Hodges. vice and reprinted in news- Poisal returned to coach- papers across the country ing in 2016-17 in Fountain for years. Colleges also City where he coached recognized and promot- Gresham’s boys basket- ed their athletic programs ball team. that ranked among the He had big plans for best in the nation. the Gladiators but anoth- er chance to return to the By Steve Williams sideline in Halls proved too Back-to-back national much to pass up. titles in track and baseball “It’s a chance to work in at the end of the school the community where I’ve year propelled the Universi- worked in Knoxville for the ty of Florida to the National last eight years,” he said. Collegiate All-Sports cham- coaches and staff along restarted this year. the top 20 teams in cross In basketball, the results “I’ve taught here for nine pionship for 2016-17. with the tremendous sup- The rankings are based country, golf, track, swim- of the Final Four are sup- years and this is the only The Gators finished with port from our loyal fans,” on the 10 sports that have ming and wrestling. plemented by the next 16 place I’ve taught in Knox- 83 points in the men’s said Florida Athletic Direc- the most participating In soccer, the top four fin- highest ranked teams in ville and I live five minutes rankings to pass runner- tor Scott Stricklin. “It is cer- teams. These sports are ishing teams in the NCAA the USA TODAY final coach- from the school. up Stanford, which totaled tainly great to be a Florida basketball, cross coun- tournament are supple- es’ poll. “I love the communi- 73 points. Virginia came in Gator.” try, golf, baseball, track mented by the next 16 top Tennis’ top four teams ty. I have very few kids [at third with 66 points. The National Collegiate (outdoor), tennis, football, teams in the NSCAA coach- come from NCAA tourney Halls High] that I coached North Carolina (62.5 All-Sports Rankings started soccer, swimming and es’ rankings. play and the remaining 16 in middle school. I have points) and Southern Cal in 1971 and were the first wrestling. With a playoff now in from the ITA rankings. a couple of seniors and (62) rounded out the top ranking system of NCAA The top 20 teams in each football, the champion College World Series a sophomore there that five. Division 1 men’s athletic sport score in the rankings, and runner-up teams earn play produces the top eight I’ve coached. Most of our “We have many things to programs. A similar rank- with first place collecting 20 and 19 points, respec- teams in baseball, with the kids are going to be incom- celebrate at the University ing of women’s athletic pro- 20 points, second place tively, with the remaining remaining 12 teams taken ing freshmen. I’ve never of Florida thanks to the ded- grams began in the 1980s. 19, third place 18, etc. 18 teams taken from The from Collegiate Base- coached them but I do ication and commitment Both the men’s and wom- NCAA championship Associated Press’ final poll ball News’ final poll after know them.” of our student athletes, en’s rankings are being events are used to record after the title game. Continued on page 4 Continued on page 2

enjoy every season in comfort CANTRELL’S HEAT & AIR SALES • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE Family Business Serving You Since 1991 5715 Old Tazewell Pike Cantrell’s 687-2520 Cares PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus July 24, 2017 Halls to introduce new Bradley happy to be back in hoops coaches tonight Cont. from page 1 coach the Red Devils. He Knoxville as Grace Coach Poisal, who will continue was previously an assistant to teach at Halls Middle, coach at Morristown East. By Ken Lay established winning tradi- said that leaving his coach- He played at St. George’s Rusty Bradley has tion. Grace went 6-6 and GCA FOOTBALL 2017 ing gig in Fountain City was Independent School and returned to Knoxville and made the second round of tough. said that he’s looking for- he’s glad to be back. He’s the playoffs in 2016. are simple according to the Rash (junior, linebacker); “Last year, I kept 16 kids ward to coming to Halls. also glad to make a return The school chose to Rams’ new coach. Robby Vandergriff (senior, and most of them were “I’m excited because I to the world of Christian move to Division II and “We want to love each defensive tackle); Jackson sixth or seventh graders,” know the community loves education. the Rams will have a pair other. We want to give Daniel (sophomore, nose- he said. “We came out late its sports and the school “I’m glad to be back in of Knoxville opponents in glory to God in everything guard); Jonah Duggins in the season and started has a winning tradition and Knoxville and in an area Division II-AA. Webb and that we do,” Bradley said. (senior, outside lineback- playing pretty good basket- I’m happy to be a part of that I know,” said Brad- CAK will be two of Grace’s “We want to keep improv- er); Ashton Treischmann ball. that. ley, who was named foot- league foes. ing. We want to get better (senior, cornerback) and “This year, it was going “I have seven seniors ball coach at Grace Chris- Bradley said that the and we want to love God. Emory Webb (senior, free to be more perfecting than coming back.” tian Academy in the spring. football landscape has “We want to work hard safety). teaching. But they’re a good Smith will teach history “I’m glad to be around kids changed for his new and if we do those things, Bradley said that Grace’s group and they’re going to at Halls High in addition to that I sort of know because school. the wins and losses will biggest strength is expe- be fine.” his coaching duties. I coached against them. “Division II is a differ- take care of themselves. If rience but he noted that Smith, 26, was tapped to “It feels great to be ent animal. You see good we do those things, every- “the system on both sides in Knoxville. I’m glad to players every week and thing else will take care of is new, so everyone is be back at a Christian you face good coaches itself.” really a new starter.” School.” every week,” Bradley said. Top returners for Grace Bradley got a late start Bradley, who spent more “You have to be ready to include: Luke Kirby (junior, with the Rams because he than a decade as a coach play and you have to bring quarterback); Eli Nord- was hired just three weeks Two Jefferson at Christian Academy of your A-Game every week horn (junior, wide receiv- before Grace began spring Knoxville and guided the and you have to bring your er); Blake Rankin (senior, workouts. Warriors to back-to-back A-game to practice every wide receiver); Andrew The Rams open their County products to Class AAA State Champi- day. Sorrells (a senior, who 2016 campaign on Friday, onships in 2011 and 2012, “The teams in Division II will move to wide receiver Aug. 18 when they host takes over as coach of the are prepared and they’re after playing running back defending Class AAA State enter Hall of Fame Rams after spending one all doing the things that last season); Ben Arnold Champion Alcoa at home. team. Eddie Courtney, Pat Sum- season as head coach at they need to do to be suc- (senior, offensive tackle/ “We start with a tough Cont. from page 1 mitt Ignite Greatness University School of Jack- cessful. Also, when you’re defensive end); Jadon game out of the gate,” He spent 22 years at Award; Skyler Merrell, Will son. in Division II, you can go Tullock (senior, offensive Bradley said. Maryville High, including McKamey Spirit Award; the He replaces longtime find players if you need guard); Cody Estep (senior, Bradley is extremely the last 18 as head coach, 1987 Lady Vols nation- Grace Christian coach to. All the schools have running back); Justin West familiar with the Tornadoes and compiled a remarkable al championship team, Randy McKamey, who money and all the schools (junior, center); Luciano and coach Gary Rankin as 250-16 (.939) record. He Thanks for The Memories departed to become head are pumping it into their Ganziano (senior, offen- Alcoa and CAK have com- guided the Red Rebels to Award; and Larry Cox, Spe- coach at Clinton High programs. That’s what sive guard); Wes Dorsey bined to win 11 of the last 11 state championships, cial Recognition. School, his alma mater. excites me about being at (junior, offensive tackle); 12 Class AAA State Cham- including the last four in High School Athletes Like CAK and USJ, Grace.” Ryan Medders (senior, pionships. Class 6A, and 15 state title of the Year Allie Dunn of the Rams have a well- Expectations at Grace inside linebacker); Bradley game appearances. Grace Christian Academy, The 2017 Hall of Fame girls soccer; KeKe McKin- class also includes Buck ney of Fulton, girls basket- Vaughn, Founder; Jim ball; Luke Smith of Knox- Haslam, Athlete and Con- ville Catholic, boys basket- tributor; former UT base- ball; Davis Shore of Chris- Eagles soaring on optimism ball skipper Rod Delmoni- tian Academy of Knoxville, By Alex Norman co, Coaching; former Karns golf; and Tee Higgins of Oak The Eagles bring back High and UT standout J.J. Ridge, football and basket- a significant amount of GIBBS FOOTBALL 2017 McCleskey, Football; Kevin ball; also will be honored. Is 2017 the year the talent on both sides of Swider, Hockey; Art Reyn- Tickets to the event are Gibbs Eagles take the the football. Seven start- themselves as well. artificial turf field will olds, All Around; former $150 each or $1,400 for a next step in Class 5A? ers return to run the “We have several play- make things considerably UT Lady Vol Dawn Marsh, table of 10 and can be pur- Let’s just say opti- double slot triple option ers who are going to get easier in terms of upkeep. Basketball; and Rebecca chased at www.gkshof.org. mism is sky high off offense. Seven start- the chance to play col- “The new field will O’Connor, Bowling. Proceeds benefit the Boys of Tazewell Pike. ers return on the mul- lege football at some hopefully eliminate the The 36th annual dinner & Girls Clubs of the Tennes- Coming off of an tiple defense as well. level,” said Conley. “Hope- concern about practice and induction ceremony see Valley. 8-4 season in which The most high profile fully, it creates competi- on those days where will be held at the Knoxville Hospitality will begin at the Eagles advanced player perhaps in the his- tion and motivation for mud and standing water Convention Center. 5:30 p.m. and the induction to the second round tory of the Gibbs foot- everyone. Additionally, it would create issues,” said Guest speaker for the ceremony at 7:30. of the playoffs, Gibbs ball program is offen- brings attention to our Conley. “I also believe evening will be Inky John- The Boys & Girls Clubs of is aiming towards an sive lineman Ollie Lane, program that will allow it will allow for true son, UT football legend and the Tennessee Valley serve even deeper postsea- a verbal commitment others in the future to game feel practices.” motivational speaker. over 8,300 youth and teens son run this season. to Tennessee’s Class of play college football.” Now in his tenth year Special awards recipi- at 15 club locations in I asked Gibbs head 2017. Conley expects Key players on this as the head coach of the ents include Ott Dafoe, Knox, Blount, Loudon and coach Brad Conley if his him to make an impact team include Lane, Eagles, Conley under- Chad Pennington Profes- North Anderson Counties. returning players are at the next level. center/defensive lineman stands that opportunities sional Athlete of the Year; encouraged by the experi- “Ollie is a smart, ath- Dalton Widner, defensive like the one that is in front ence of 2016, and if they letic kid who will con- end Trey Mullins, defen- of the Eagles don’t come are using the playoff loss tribute to the team in sive backs Bailey Sivyer around every season. to South-Doyle as motiva- a positive way,” said and Javay Williams, and “8 of our 10 oppo- tion heading into the fall. Conley. “Ultimately, linebackers Noah Colo- nents were playoff teams “The answer to the how quickly he plays will russo, Wyatt Humphries last year. It is a sched- first question is yes,” depend on how quickly and Noel Leyva. ule that will challenge said Conley. “The answer he adjusts to the speed One of the major chang- us each week to play to the second question of the college game.” es for Gibbs will be the our best,” said Conley. is that it better moti- The publicity that football field itself. It’s “Those types of games vate them. We cannot Lane commands could Gibbs turn to receive a would seem to prepare assume anything for help some of his team- new varsity field, courte- a team for the playoff 2017. We must play mates as they attempt sy of the Haslam Family grind, if we are fortunate hard every snap.” to make names for and Pilot Flying J. The enough to earn a spot.” PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus July 24, 2017 July 24, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Ellison believes Panthers are on track to be more competitive By Steve Williams were a very young team and Joe Hassell, former head this year. started several freshmen coach at Central; running Key losses off the 2016 POWELL FOOTBALL 2017 Change is in the air for and sophomores, so Year backs coach Daniel Pace, squad include Hunain Powell High football. 2 was tougher than Year 1. former assistant at Science Rasheed, who was the fullback when the offense Marquice Edkis (5-10, 245) Rodney Ellison, beginning And of course, people start Hill, and slot receiver coach team’s leading receiver is in a two-back set. and Colton Webb (6-1, 225) his third year as head coach getting impatient, wanting Garry Mooney, former Wil- the past two seasons; and Sophomore Michael plus defensive ends Bryson after 2-9 and 1-9 seasons, to see wins. liam Blount assistant. two-way linemen Will Hoyle Treadwell (6-0, 260) is the Reed and Isaiah Roark and has announced a new start- “But I think we are on Also new on board are and Tanner Kesterson. Also team’s top offensive line- linebacker Hayden Epper- er at quarterback. Six new schedule with where we Troy Price and Darian Stone. gone are all-region players man at left tackle. He start- son. assistant coaches also are want to be,” added Elli- Price was head coach at Eric Ludwig and Kamari ed all 10 games as a fresh- “We’re still starting a lot part of his staff. And there son. “We’re going to be a Clinton Middle School and Smith. Ludwig, the Pan- man. Senior Brandon Eng- of sophomores and juniors is a feeling of new commit- more mature football team assistant coach at Clinton thers’ leading tackler at land (6-1, 245) is an expe- now,” said Coach Ellison. ment among his players to this year. We’re bigger and High last season. He will linebacker, is now play- rienced center. “The seniors that we have get things turned around. stronger and we’ve got be an assistant offensive ing at Kentucky Christian. Senior Jonathan – and there is only nine or There are no guarantees more experience.” line coach and junior var- Smith had five intercep- McQueen (6-0, 215) will 10 of them – are good foot- that there will be huge divi- Ellison revealed his deci- sity head coach at Powell. tions at cornerback. start at running back and ball players that are work- dends from these chang- sion to go with sophomore Stone, former Clinton High Two-way starters Alex sophomore Eli Owens will ing hard and very coach- es. But it’s certainly looking Walker Trusley at quarter- standout and Tennessee Hart (senior slot receiver start at outside linebacker. able, so I think that’s just like the program is taking back last Monday. Tech quarterback, will be and free safety) and junior The two also will back each enough seniors to give us positive steps, and moving Junior Carson Cole, Powell’s QB coach. Riley Bryant (slot receiv- other up. some good leadership and in a direction that really has who had been the Pan- Returning on the staff er and strong safety) are Nick Moore, a senior push us in the right direc- only one way to go. thers’ starting QB since his are defensive coordina- among the top returnees. wide receiver and corner- tion to get better this year “It’s been tough,” said freshman campaign, took tor Eric Myers, linebackers Preseason All-State nose- back, may be undersized at and have a more success- Ellison. “I knew when I took the move like a true team coach Dan Thompson, wide man Alvin Stacy (6-0, 290, 5-9, 150, but he plays with ful year and be more com- the job it was going to be player and told Coach Elli- receivers coach Matt Abba junior) and sophomore more heart. petitive.” a slow building process. I son he would help wherever and offensive line coach standout Bailor Walker, So far junior place-kick- In the TSSAA’s new two- thought by the third year we needed. Ellison asked Cole Pace Melvin. who will start at cornerback er James Hyman is per- year classification period, could be a competitive foot- to keep himself ready to “This is the best staff and fill in at running back fect. Also a soccer player, Powell is a member of ball team.” play quarterback and also we’ve had here,” said Elli- and slot receiver, also are Hyman kicked 14 of 14 Region 3-5A, along with This is that year. said Carson would be play- son. among leading returnees. PATs and was good on his Oak Ridge, Fulton, West, “Year 1 we had a good ing other positions, includ- Powell will continue to Trusley won a three-way only field goal attempt last Campbell County, Clinton group that worked hard ing free safety. run a spread up-tempo battle for the quarterback season. and Karns. for us and got better and The new assistants offense that never huddles job. Other probable start- The Panthers will play it paid off at the end of the include secondary coach and tries to get in as many Seniors Wesley Hardin ers for Powell include wide their first four games on the year,” recalled Ellison. “Last Micaiah Smoker, a former plays as possible. Defen- and David Robbins are two receiver Miracle Spen- road, including the opener year we didn’t have a lot of defensive coordinator at sively, the Panthers plan solid inside linebackers cer and offensive linemen at rival Halls on Aug. 18. seniors on the team. We Fulton; defensive line coach to line up in a 3-4 full time and also will contribute at Morgan Chase (6-3, 290), Beavers hope last year’s adversity nets results in 2017 By Ken Lay teams in 2016 and they got some experience Garrett (senior, offen- Karns High School bat- suffered from lack of and they played a lot. sive lineman, who played KARNS FOOTBALL 2017 tled its share of adversity depth. Add that to a long That’s a good thing.” both center and tackle on the gridiron in 2016. list of injuries, and things Depth, however, in 2016); Patrick O’Brien Nodor (senior, defen- our defensive front and The Beavers battled got difficult in a hurry. remains a concern for (senior, offensive line- sive lineman); Kameron our depth at running back. through multiple injuries “We had a lot of inju- the Beavers as they have man); Christian Glenn Guerra (senior, defensive We’ll need to get some and navigated a mine- ries and we were really region 3-5A tilts against (senior, center); Ney- lineman); Hunter Osborn help there for Landon. field of tough luck and banged up last year. That the likes of perennial pow- land Fendley (a sopho- (senior, inside lineback- “My other concern lost their first nine games added insult to injury for erhouse Fulton, defend- more offensive lineman er) and Kobe Vaughn is overall depth, but last season. They fin- us last year,” Taylor said. ing region champion Oak who started as a fresh- (senior, running back/ that’s always a con- ished the campaign with “We were thin anyway. Ridge, Campbell County man but had his season outside linebacker). cern at any school.” a victory over Lenoir City “We had an ankle (which is always competi- cut short due to injury in Karns has a compe- Taylor also added that and second-year coach injury, three knee inju- tive), West (which always 2016); Jake Brown (junior, tition at two second- he would like to see the Brad Taylor is hoping ries and a broken wrist.” competes for a playoff offensive tackle); Daniel ary spots and Taylor Beavers win at least five that his squad can build Those injuries caused berth), Clinton (which has Kitts (junior, quarterback); noted that he has sev- or six games in 2017. upon beating the Pan- the Beavers, who will a new coach in Randy Jordan Gillespie (junior, eral players vying for “I would like to win thers in last year’s finale. compete in Region 3-5 A McKamey) and Powell split end/defensive back); time at those positions. five or six games. But “I’m hoping that we in 2017, headaches but (which like Karns, has had Drew Weaver (senior, tight Taylor said that his to do that, we’ll have to can get off to a good they also gave Taylor and its share of recent strug- end/wide receiver/out- squad’s strengths get off to a good start,” start,” Taylor said. “We his staff the opportuni- gles). Defending Class 5A side linebacker); Thomas will likely be on the he said. “We’ll have to open against Cocke ty to get playing time for State Champion Farragut Harper (wide receiver/ offensive line. win our league games County. And on paper, some youngsters and the is now playing in Class 6A. cornerback/kick return- “Our offensive line against Powell and Clinton that’s an even game. coach is hoping that last “We have a tough er); Landon Kelly (senior, needs to be a strength,” because we’re all pretty “The two teams are year’s tough times will region,” Taylor said. “Far- running back/lineback- he said. “We’ll go, on close. If you win five or six evenly matched and pay dividends this year. ragut is gone but we er); Nathan Krull (senior, offense, the way they’ll go. games, you have a chance with that game being at “We were very young picked up Fulton.” defensive lineman); Sean “My main concerns are to go to the playoffs.” home [on Friday, Aug. last year and we have Top players for the 19], that’s a game that some young guys who Beavers include: Bryson we would like to win.” either started or got The Beavers were one significant time last of Knox County’s youngest year,” Taylor said. “They PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus July 24, 2017 Alabama in a runaway or will Davis becomes head SEC media get it wrong again? The SEC Media first-team honors. Days are in the The Vols had one rearview mirror, but offensive lineman Alabama’s stature and a return spe- football referee in the conference cialist make the By Ken Lay to play for the late associations in the state “You show up and you is so enormous, second team. They Jay Davis has been high school coaching that still uses crews have a meeting before we can still see also had a punter By Steve a fixture on the Knox legend Joel Helton. and now, I’m a coach. the game and you go Big Al, the school’s and one wide Williams County sports officiat- After his playing days, “I will have four guys through every aspect of mascot elephant, receiver make the ing scene for nearly two Davis (who works in the who have never been on the game, from the kick- and hear “Roll third team. decades and he recent- City of Knoxville’s Engi- a crew before and my ing game to coin toss,” Tide” from miles and miles It kind of feels like Ten- ly reached the pinnacle neering Department) fol- goal is to get to see them Davis said. “You have a away. nessee will be going into this of high school football. lowed his father into the work in a state champi- 20-minute meeting and Based on the votes of the season with a pocket knife. Davis, who became a officiating business. He’s onship game one day.” you discuss the situations media in its prediction of And how do the fans of sports official in 1998, worked as a side judge in Davis, 51, said that may come up. You how the 2017 football cam- South Carolina, Kentucky, was recently named a three TSSAA State Cham- that officiating has prepare for the possibil- paign will end, why even play Vanderbilt and Missouri head high school foot- pionship Football Games. kept him young. ity of overtime and it may the season? feel? Their teams are picked ball referee by the Knox He’s a high school and “If I ever stop, not happen until the sev- The Crimson Tide is going to finish behind Tennessee. County Football Offi- middle school basketball the wheels will fall enth week of the season. to win another SEC champi- Fans of West Division cials Association. referee and he’s called off,” he said. “But when it does, onship in a runaway. Bama teams other than Alabama He is a second gen- 22 Knox County Middle He now sees him- you’re prepared and received 225 of 243 first- can’t feel much better, either, eration football official School Basketball Confer- self as a coach and you’re ready.” place votes to win the West can they? and began carrying the ence Tournament Cham- his crew is just anoth- Officiating crews then Division title and 217 of 243 There is hope, however. cable for the clock oper- pionship Games (11 for er team on the field. leave together and it’s points to take the overall The SEC media has been ator at area games. both girls and boys). “I’m a coach and it’s usually off to an area res- crown. wrong before. Many times “My dad was an official He’s also an umpire just like a team,” Davis taurant to wind down How did the SEC become before. In fact, since 1992, and when I got into it, I and calls games for said. “You get to know and discuss the game. so top heavy? Nick Saban they’ve picked the confer- went with Phil Hatcher’s high school and col- the people on your crew. Davis is a family man. has more of a stranglehold ence champion correctly crew when I didn’t have lege contests. You get to know their He and his wife Natalie on the conference than the only six of 25 times! a game, I went with them Now, he’s looking strengths and you get to have three children. Gary, late, great Bear Bryant once To their credit, the media and I carried the cable for to serve as a mentor know their weaknesses. 28, is working at MIT did. did get it right when they the clock guy,” said Davis, for young high school “You have to know and pursuing a doctor- Could it be that the voting picked Alabama to win the who graduated from Cen- football officials. that your quarterback ate at Harvard. Sierra was was dominated by Alabama SEC title last season. So tral High School in 1985 “I’ve called three cham- can’t make that throw.” a high school volleyball media? Let’s hope that had they’re going for two in a where he played baseball pionship games at my Like all teams, officiat- player. She’s a student at something to do with it. row. for coach Bud Bales and position,” Davis said. ing crews have pregame Carson-Newman. Taylor Alabama also dominated But there have a couple of was the first quarterback “We’re one of the few and postgame rituals. is a high school senior. the media’s preseason All- years when the media really SEC team with 10 first-team had to eat humble pie. In selections, including a quar- 2015, it picked Auburn to terback, one wide receiv- win the championship and er and two linemen on the the Tigers finished in last offensive unit; two linemen, place in the SEC West. In one linebacker and two sec- 2005, the media predicted ondary guys on the defen- Tennessee would take the Chomp! Chomp! sive unit; and a placekicker title and the Vols stumbled to among the specialists. fifth place in the SEC East. Cont. from page 1 Sports championship was sports’ championship Also in addition to the six The Tide also has six other So, while this year looks the dust has settled in tight, as only 22.5 points events in June, Stanford SEC members that placed players among the second- like a cakewalk for Alabama, Omaha. separated Florida from held the lead with 70 points in the Top 20 in the rank- team and third-team honor- don’t throw in the towel just In addition to its two Oregon, the seventh-place and Southern Cal was ings, Arkansas scored 33 ees. yet. national crowns, Florida finisher. second with 61.5. Florida points, Kentucky 26, South By comparison, Tennes- If anything, from Tennes- had a third-place showing Northern Arizona’s cross was back in the pack with Carolina 23.5, Vanderbilt see, which was picked by the see’s perspective, these in swimming and diving country team earned the 43 points, but not for long. 23.5, Ole Miss 23 and Mis- media to finish a very distant unworthy Vols should now be that netted 18 points and first championship of the sissippi State 11. Missouri third in the SEC East, didn’t more motivated and hungri- a 10th place ranking in bas- school year last November. VOLS’ OUTPUT: Tennes- was the only SEC school have a single player worthy of er than ever. ketball for 11 points. The Other team champions in see totaled 14.5 points in that did not tally. Gators also tallied seven the 10 sports were Clem- the rankings, getting one points each in football and son in football, Penn State point from a 20th place GLORY DAYS: Tennessee FAVORITE FRIENDS tennis. in wrestling, Texas in swim- showing in swimming and placed third in the National PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL-AGE Stanford started strong ming and diving, and Okla- diving and 13.5 points for Collegiate All-Sports Rank- PROGRAM with a national runner- homa in golf. tying for seventh place in ings in the 1972-73 school MONDAY – FRIDAY 6:30am – 6:00pm up finish in cross coun- Going into the final two track and field. year with 74 points. try and a soccer champi- NOW ENROLLING!!! onship in December. The NO ENROLLMENT FEES Cardinal would tally in six more sports but a fifth- PRESCHOOL SCHOOL AGE SUMMER AGES 3-5 GRADES K-6 CAMP place showing in swimming FULL TIME BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL GRADES K-6 PER FULL TIME was its only other top 10 WEEK FULL TIME $110 PER PER finish. 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process became known as hormone for her. She told statistics this malignancy is doctors often encourage Hellenization, deriving from me she liked the way she on my radar. a family spokesperson for the Greek word Ellinismos, felt when she was “hyper,” The average human has hospital discussions with describing people of Greek and it helped to control her approximately 100 billion family. Even these written lineage. Later, Rome con- weight problem. I explained brain cells or neurons. Inte- words are only an approxi- trolled much of the known the dangers of such inap- grative functioning of the mation of my thoughts and word around the time of propriate therapy, but she neurons produces thought- require processing by each Christ, and incorporated decided to find another fulness. Glioblastoma is a of my readers. Greek culture into the Pax doctor. malignancy of the brain’s The Psalmist said we “are Romana of its Empire. For The suffix -oma means a neural tissue and often fearfully and wonderfully the next millennia and a swollen area or lump also presents as confusion, sei- made.” This 3000-year-old half, the language of educa- called a tumor. An example zures or neurological def- writing is marvelously dem- tion and science was built is a carcinoma or a cancer- icits. Because the brain onstrated in the intricacies upon these two ancient cul- ous tumor. A meningioma resides in the protective of the human body. And Medicalese tures. is a non malignant tumor helmet of the skull, there is there is more. As I write, Understanding some root of the meninges or the little room for swelling, and the 100 billion neural cells I’m often asked to com- I’ve learned a new term words, a few prefixes and brain’s covering/enclosing as a result headaches and in my brain function to pro- ment on or explain what called medical jousting. some suffixes may help you membrane. Meningiomas nausea are also common duce thoughtful words. another doctor told a friend No, this is not a holdover decipher some medicalese; are the most common pri- with brain tumors. And I find it majestic that or family member. Howev- from the games played by you’re on your own with mary brain tumor. By prima- Additionally, there are the number of neurons in er, I’m careful to comment, medieval knights. Medi- legalese. The word tumor ry I mean, a tumor originat- about 100 billion other my brain is on the order of other than in general terms, cal “jousting” is the prac- means a swollen area. A ing in the brain rather than brain cells which support the number of stars in the because I have incomplete tice of casting disparaging boil is a tumor and so is a secondarily spreading to the function of the neurons. Milky Way galaxy. And our information. Doctors call remarks about other doc- breast lump. The former is the brain. After the age of These are called glial cells, galaxy is only one of 100 superficial opinions “curb- tors or undercutting a col- rarely malignant and most 40 more than half all brain known as astrocytes, oligo- billion other known galax- side consultations.” They league’s patient care. It can breast lumps are likewise tumors occur from can- dendrocytes and ependy- ies in the Creation. do a disservice to patients be as subtle as furrowing benign or non malignant. cers beginning elsewhere mal cells. Not to get lost in The ancient Greek phi- and are medicolegally risky one’s eyebrows while lis- The prefix hyper- refers to and spreading to the brain. the weeds, but these cells losopher, Protagoras once because the law stipulates tening to a story or more an elevated state. Attach- Malignancies of the breast, also can undergo malignant said that “Man is the mea- such medical conversa- obviously uttering a disap- ing hyper to thyroid refers lung and melanoma are degeneration. An example sure of all things.” Perhaps tions are actual consulta- proving harumph. Sowing to an excessive amount especially prone to do so. is an astrocytoma. he did not recognize his tions. the seeds of doubt in some- of thyroid hormone, the Glioblastoma is in the Lately, I’ve been going to statement as one of hubris, It is true that the arcane one’s mind, especially with molecule that regulates news again with Arizona doctors with various family the greatest sin in ancient language of medicine (med- incomplete information, is the metabolic rate of the senator John McCain’s members. My wife, Becky Greece. Unfortunately, icalese), like the legalese inappropriate and leads to cells of your body. A defi- diagnosis. When consider- has the wise observation hubris exists today in sec- of lawyers, can confuse worry, illwill and lawsuits ciency of thyroid hormone ing all cancers, this aggres- that two sets of ears are ular humanism, a perspec- laymen. And like many pro- where no one wins. is described by the word sive malignant brain tumor better than one. And when tive built on reason alone. fessionals, it’s hard to oper- The language of medi- hypothyroid. Like the idle on is not common, but is dra- you are sick or scared pro- Perhaps these modern day ate outside of who I am. I’m cine is the language of your car, you want to be in matic and carries a terrible cessing information is dif- sages are unaware of the a doctor wherever I go. So, science and derives from balance. If set too high your prognosis. Joe Biden’s son ferent than during a routine Proverbist who likewise not infrequently, I’m asked Latin and Greek. Alexan- engine races, and if too low died of Glioblastoma, as examination. Most of us observed, “Respect of the to explain a diagnosis or a der the Great conquered your cellular engines chug did Ted Kennedy. One of my know of the childhood game Lord is the beginning of condition, and sometimes the known world in the 4th along and may stall. I once favorite writers, a relative’s “telephone,” where a whis- wisdom.” a confusing, noncommuni- century BC, and dissemi- had a patient who fired me husband and two mem- pered message changes cative medical term. nated Greek language, because I would not pre- bers of my wife’s dance over repeated telling. And Though I’m fluent in med- philosophy and culture scribe excessive doses class also died from this everyone hears things a bit You may email Dr. Ferguson icalese, several years ago throughout the world. This of thyroid replacement type of cancer. So, despite differently. For this reason at [email protected]

Mabry-Hazen House hosts National Check the Chip Day 1920s themed dinner Hobo the identification tag with the manufacturer’s database. separated, but believe in On Saturday, August 5, 2017, the Mabry- Wonder Dog cel- up to date contact The study highlights the impor- having all the tools available Hazen House will cordially invite twenty guests ebrates National information. Hobo is tance of having accurate con- just in case. into the historic home for an evening of eating, Check the Chip chipped and his regis- tact information associated It can get confusing on drinking, and learning. Partnering with Heart- Day by having tration information is with your pet’s microchip and where to register your pet’s fire Culinary and Craft Accommodations, the his microchip checked and updated National Check the Chip Day. microchip, so use the one Mabry-Hazen House will exhibit the tastes, checked by his at least twice a year: 4 tips to help reunite a lost animal shelters and veterinar- ingredients, and culinary history of 1920s veterinarian and with his annual well- pet: ians will search—the one who America. The dinner will immerse guests in me updating my By Howard Baker, ness visit and Nation- 1. Visual identification on manufactured your pet’s chip. the period as each course and beverage was contact informa- RN BSN al Check the Chip your pet’s collars in the form If you are unsure who manu- inspired by culinary experiences typical of the tion. We want Day on August 15th. of a ID tag, microchip tag, and factured the chip check the 1920s. Guests will dine in the historic dining to stress the importance of Having the correct registra- rabies vaccination tag number with the Universal Pet room and parlor and enjoy a seven-course microchipping your pet and tion information is vital to pro- 2. Microchip your pets Microchip Lookup Tool: www. dinner prepared by local chefs Amber Lloyd keeping the registration infor- tect your pet in the event you 3. Update contact informa- petmicrochiplookup.org. (former executive chef at The Orangery, RT mation updated. August 15th become separated. tion on all forms of your pet’s Hobo the Wonder Dog and I Lodge, and Bistro by the Tracks) and Chris is National Check the Chip Day Ohio State University in a identification yearly hope you will celebrate Nation- Cantrell of Heartfire Culinary as well as cock- and Hobo the Wonder Dog and study they conducted in shel- 4. Check your pet’s micro- al Check the Chip Day with tails and non-alcoholic beverages mixed by I invite you to celebrate this ters found that: 73% of owners chip number with the nation- us by having your pet micro- mixologist Palmer Mason of Craft Accommo- important day by having your of stray dogs and cats that al registry: www.petmicrochip- chipped. If you already have a dations. Before the dinner, Patrick Hollis of the pets microchipped and updat- had microchips were found. lookup.org microchip, take a few minutes Mabry-Hazen House will guide diners through ing your contact information. The reasons owners were not Losing a pet is traumatic to update your contact infor- the fascinating and nuanced culinary histo- Remember, a microchip with- found 35% were incorrect or and stressful and microchip- mation—it could be the differ- ries of the Hazens, Knoxvillians, and Ameri- out an accurate registration is disconnected telephone num- ping your pet increases your ence between lost and found! cans during the Roaring Twenties. Tickets are not helpful reuniting you with bers and 10% had unregis- odds of being reunited. Hobo Life is better with a micro- $180 per person. Tickets may be purchased in your pet. Hobo the Wonder Dog tered microchips, 17% were the Wonder Dog and I hope chipped dog—woof! advance by visiting www.mabryhazen.com or always wears a collar with his chips not being registered with you and your pet are never call 865-522-8661 for more information. $300 2808 Sutherland Avenue OFF Knoxville, TN 37919 Your full ReBath 865-240-4351 system www. rebath.com/knoxville *Restrictions apply. Not valid with any other offer. Quick and Easy, Without the Hassle! Call Re-Bath Looking for easy access to your Our low threshold for easy access shower? Hate climbing over the into your shower makes getting in today at high walls of your bulky tub? Well and out a breeze! a Walk in Shower from Re-Bath • Remodeling your bathroom is 865-240-4351 is your solution. Combine Re- one of the best investments you can Bath’s sleek and modern designs make! to get the walk with functionality and accessibility • A variety of bathroom solutions, and you have the perfect bathing including replacement tubs, in shower of solution! bathtub-to-shower conversions, and Re-Bath offers many different surrounds! your dreams! designs as well as grab bars and • We can also handle your seats for extra stability and comfort. complete bathroom remodel! PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus July 24, 2017

“Depth of mercy, can there be A Little Engine That Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God His wrath for- bear. Could Myth Me, the chief of sinners, Most of us fast enough, you the hill is rough, spare? know The Little won’t make it So he started up with a THINKING you can just I have long withstood his Engine That up the hill. This chug and a strain, ain’t enough! Bits and grace Could. It has also prevents And he puffed and This is actually more Long provoked Him to His become a favor- too many trains pulled with might and truthful than the original face. ite children’s on the top of the main. story. It is also more bib- Pieces Would not hearken to his story and one hill. That would And slowly he climbed, lical and better theolo- Every once in a while, the calls, of my favorites By Mark be very incon- a foot at a time, gy. We are each in many inevitable happens. Such was Grieved Him by a thousand (although I’m not Brackney, venient. A “lit- And his engine coughed ways a train wreck. It the case with me. Last week I falls..... sure it is as good Minister of the tle-engine-that- as he whispered soft, doesn’t matter if we are wrote about books and men- There for me the Savior as Green Eggs Arlington Church could” myth “I think I can, I think I old, worn-out, a coal- tioned the novel “The Girl With stands, and Ham). It is of Christ seems to lie can, I think I can.” burning engine, or a The Dragon Tattoo.” I was so Shows His wounds and a favorite story due to its behind the division in the brand new Amtrak. We disappointed with it. The plot spreads His hands. message of perseverance church at Rome. Remem- With a squeak and have each been derailed. was intriguing and the scenes God is love! I know, I feel; – never give up. But there ber that Paul is writing to a creak and toot and a Some have managed to were remarkable with their Jesus weeps and loves me is a downside to this story remind the church that sigh, creep halfway up the hill. beauty but it was very graph- still. as well. One problem is the gospel is for ALL – to With an extra hope and But ultimately, “All have ic—might I say pornographic— Now incline me to repent that it can create pride. the Jew first and then the an extra try, sinned and fall short” on a lot of pages. Some novels Let me now my sins lament, We can self-congratulate Gentiles. It is the same He would not stop – (Romans 3:23). The good I can read over and over again Now my foul revolt deplore, ourselves. It took a lot gospel and church. Here now he neared the top – news, however, is found in but, not this one. Weep, believe, and sin no of work, a lot of effort to is a rendition on “the little And strong and proud Romans 3:21: “But now a John Grisham has a new book more.” get up that hill. High fives engine that could” by Shel he cried out loud, righteousness from God… out, “Camino Island.” This new This beautiful hymn was all around! Others gave Silverstein: “I think I can, I think I has been made known.” one is a page-turner, as usual. written by Charles Wesley, an up and some got on the can, I think I can.” If the top of the hill in I am so blessed. Last April, English leader of the Method- wrong theological track; The little blue engine “the little engine that my twenty-seventh great grand- ist movement widely known but not us, we kept going. looked up at the hill. He was almost there, could” story represents child was born. A boy, named for writing over 6,000 hymns. We thought we could, His light was weak, his when – CRASH! salvation, then we only Jedekiah. Now, I wonder, where That’s amazing! thought we could, thought whistle was shrill. SMASH! BASH! got there because God did the parents get that name? Thought for the day: The we could…and we did! He was tired and small, He slid down and picked us up and airlifted Becoming a grandparent is a confession of evil works is the Another problem is that and the hill was tall, mashed into engine us there. It is a gift of His joyous occasion. Becoming a first beginning of good works. it may encourage us to And his face blushed hash grace, not our own effort. great-grandparent is an added Augustine keep others out of the vic- red as he softly said, On the rock below… Give thanks to God for bonus. Send comments to rosemer- tory lane we find ourselves “I think I can, I think I which goes to show His grace as you put your Last, but not least: [email protected]. Thank you. in. If you can’t shovel coal can, I think I can.” If the track is tough and trust in Him. Legal & public notices

performance of the covenants, terms and conditions BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR INDENTURE and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin and to sell to the next highest bidder in the even of a Deed of Trust dated February 26, 2008, TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute the highest bidder does not comply with the terms Foreclosure executed by BETTY JEAN MANIS, conveying AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE CWHEQ Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the of the sale. certain real property therein described to B REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. This notice posted and published in accordance notices NOTICE OF DARNELL, as Trustee, as same appears of record 2005-B who is now the owner of said debt; NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that with said Deed of Trust on the 10th day of July in the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin the entire indebtedness has been declared due and 2017, on the 17th day of July 2017, and on the SUBSTITUTE recorded February 28, 2008, at Instrument Number TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, 24th day of July, 2017. SUBSTITUTE 200802280064211; Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT TRUSTEE’S SALE and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE TRUSTEE’S SALE Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, A Delaware Limited the entire indebtedness has been declared due and will, on August 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Myron C. Ely, Trustee Sale at public auction will be on August 17, performance of the covenants, terms and conditions Liability Company who is now the owner of said payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, City/County Lobby of the Knox County Courthouse, 8930 Cross Park Drive 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the of a Deed of Trust dated September 21, 2015, North Side Entrance, City County Building, 400 debt; PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed located in Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at Suite 1 executed by ALISHA K. BREAZEALE, BOBBY G. and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash Knoxville, TN 37902 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, conducted by BREAZEALE, III, conveying certain real property the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee or certified funds ONLY, the following described (865) 690-7811 therein described to ADMIRAL TITLE, INC, as Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the will, on August 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s by SARAH B. STEINBRUEGGE AND CHASITY D. Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOW, City/County Lobby of the Knox County Courthouse, wit: NOTICE OF Office of Knox County, Tennessee recorded THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire located in Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS PETREE, to GLENN BALLETTO, Trustee, on May September 29, 2015, at Instrument Number 15, 2015, as Instrument No. 201505280064613 in indebtedness has been declared due and payable, public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KNOX, STATE OF SUBSTITUTE 201509290020387; and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, or certified funds ONLY, the following described TENNESSEE, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: the real property records of Knox County Register’s and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said TRUSTEE’S SALE Office, Tennessee. as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. THREE (3) OF KNOX Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN THE 20TH Owner of Debt: Pacific Union Financial, LLC by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested wit:THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES: WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Pacific Union Financial, LLC who is now the owner WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, The following real estate located in Knox and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on SITUATED IN DISTRICT NINE OF KNOX performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of said debt; BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 503 IN County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call August 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the City/County COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE of a Deed of Trust dated December 14, 1999, and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin BON-VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and Lobby of the Knox County Courthouse, located in PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: executed by LOUIE A. BENDER, SHARON K. TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute TENNESSEE, AND HAVING A FRONTAGE OF 45 encumbrances of record: Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry BEGINNING AT A STAKE AT THE CORNER OF BENDER, conveying certain real property therein Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the FEET ON NORTHERN OR NORTHWESTERN SIDE Situated in District No. Eight (8) of Knox to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified VEST AND REECE WHALEY, THENCE WESTERLY described to *NO TRUSTEE STATED*, as Trustee, Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. funds ONLY, the following described property ACROSS REED LANE AND ON THE LINE OF OF WEST EMERALD AVENUE AND EXTENDING County, Tennessee, without the corporate limits of NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that as same appears of record in the Register’s Office the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, being known and situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: REECE WHALEY 746 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES 125 FEET TO A the entire indebtedness has been declared due and 10 FOOT ALLEY. of Knox County, Tennessee recorded December 28, designated as Lot 4, Washington Valley Subdivision, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES, EASTERLY SIDE OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY 1999, at Instrument Number 199912280047947; payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, TO-WIT:SITUATED IN CIVIL DISTRICT NO. 8, RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID Parcel ID: 081 OK-028 as shown on the plat of the same of record PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said bearing Instrument No. 199909270024855 in the FORMERLY DISTRICT N0. 4 OF KNOX COUNTY, SOUTHERN RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY 438 FEET PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority the property is believed to be 917 W EMERALD Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned Register`s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, TENNESSEE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE TO A STAKE, CORNER OF KENNETH REED; to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE ABOUT ONE FOURTH THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE LINE OF AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921. In the event of to which plat specific reference is hereby made will, on August 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR CIM TRUST 2016-4, for a more particular description and according MILE EAST OF THE HOLSTON RIVER BRIDGE KENNETH REED AND ELLIS GARLAND 990 FEET any discrepancy between this street address and North Side Entrance of the City County Building, the legal description of the property, the legal MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2016-4 who to the survey of Smoky Mountain Land Surveying BEGINNING ON A STONEWHITES CORNER, ON TO A STAKE IN THE LINE OF VEST; THENCE is now the owner of said debt; 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to THE EDGE OF THE PIKE RIGHT OF WAY;THENCE SOUTHERLY WITH THE LINE OF VEST 99 FEET description shall control. Company, Inc., Howard T. Dawson, Surveyor, dated sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin May 24, 2001, bearing drawing No. 010246. WITH THE PIKE RIGHT OF WAY S.82 DEG.30 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTED FROM CURRENT OWNER(S): ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following AT LAW OF JUDY PECK TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Being the same property conveyed to Sarah MIN. W. 200 FT. TO A STONE;THENCE N.4 THIS CONVEYANCE IS THAT PORTION OF THE Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the described property situated in Knox County, DEG.00 MINE.346 FT. TO A STONE ACROSS A PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SOUTHEASTERN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of Steinbruegge and Chasity Petree, from Corinne Tennessee, to wit: Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Marie Barnard and husband, Robert Joseph DITCH;THENCE N.63-DEG.00 MINE.230 FT. TO A DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BY J. WILLIAM the above-described property shall be subject to SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. FIVE (5) OF all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that Barnard, by Warranty Deed, dated August 22, 2014 STONE, LUSBY`S CORNER;THENCE WITH LUSBY DAVIS, SINGLE, BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER the entire indebtedness has been declared due and KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE 44TH S.4 DEG.00 MIN. W 427 FT. TO THE BEGINNING. 3, 1969, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1414, PAGE taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- and recorded September 05, 2014, in Instrument WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, #201409050013875, in the Register`s Office for CONTAINING 1 7/10 ACRES MORE OR LESS. WITH 492, KNOX COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE. back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT encumbrances as well as any priority created by a PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed Knox County, Tennessee. WATER RIGHT TO A WELL SITUATED ABOUT 250 SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority 6, BLOCK A, HIDDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION, UNIT FT. N. 63 DEG.00 EAST FROM THE NORTH EAST EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, OIL, GAS OR MINERAL fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate Also known as: 4719 Washington Valley Lane, 2, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee Knoxville, TN 37918 CORNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT AND RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. survey of the premises might disclose. This property CABINET E, SLIDE 21D (MAP BOOK 52-S, PAGE is being sold with the express reservation that it is will, on August 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Parcel ID#040EA-01404 PRIVILEGE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO SAID Parcel ID: 122LD-020 City/County Lobby of the Knox County Courthouse, 34), IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX WELL IS HEREIN CON- VEYED. A RIGHT OF WAY PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Tax ID: 040ea-01404 COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT SPECIFIC located in Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at Current Owner(s) of Property: SARAH B. ACROSS THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE of the property is believed to be 4719 Reed Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash STEINBRUEGGE AND CHASITY D. PETREE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREEMIES,14 FEET WIDE S.69 Lane, Knoxville, TN 37920. In the event of any or certified funds ONLY, the following described PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION, AND AS SHOWN DEG.-50 MIN W. IS RESERVED. discrepancy between this street address and to another day, time, and place certain without The street address of the above described ON SURVEY OF STANLEY E. HINDS, SURVEYOR, property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to property is believed to be 4719 Washington Valley Parcel ID: 083NA009 the legal description of the property, the legal further publication, upon announcement at the DATED JULY 20, 1992. THIS CONVEYANCE IS time and place for the sale set forth above. All right wit: Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918, but such address is PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the description shall control. MADE SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, SITUATE IN THE EIGHT (8TH) CIVIL DISTRICT not part of the legal description of the property sold property is believed to be 4705 STRAWPLAINS CURRENT OWNER(S): Alan Ray Miller, Carrie BUILDING SETBACK LINES, EXISTING homestead, and dower are expressly waived in OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHOUT herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37914. In the event of A. Miller EASEMENTS, AND ALL CONDITIONS OF RECORD. said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF description referenced herein shall control. any discrepancy between this street address and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: DISCOVER THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE SAME AS THE good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS the legal description of the property, the legal BANK, REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, AND DESIGNATED AS TRACT 10, LAURELWOOD PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD; NO BOUNDARY description shall control. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO AMSOUTH as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, IN POSSESSION. SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE AT THE TIME OF where is, without representations or warranties FARMS, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF SAME OF THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN CURRENT OWNER(S): BETTY JEAN MANIS BANCORPORATION, United States of AmericaThe RECORD IN MAP BOOK 69-S, PAGE 2, IN THE THIS CONVEYANCE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of sale of the above-described property shall be subject of any kind, including fitness for a particular use THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, Parcel ID: 092CA018 or purpose. REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY. TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER the above-described property shall be subject to to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any TENNESSEE. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE the property is believed to be 6212 HANDLEY A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE TO ANY PORTION OF JOINT PERMANENT NON- TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921. In the event of back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or liens or encumbrances as well as any priority USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY any discrepancy between this street address and Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee EGRESS TRANSVERSING THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY encumbrances as well as any priority created by a created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an PROPERTY, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD the legal description of the property, the legal fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE description shall control. Memphis, TN 38103 AFORESAID. FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE survey of the premises might disclose. This property property is being sold with the express reservation Parcel ID: 05311010 CURRENT OWNER(S): ALISHA K. BREAZEALE, is being sold with the express reservation that it is that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF BOBBY G. BREAZEALE, III Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER SHALL subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at the property is believed to be 1043 RANDLES OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day Ad #120344 07/17/2017, 07/24/2017, 07/31/2017 HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE the above-described property shall be subject to RD, STRAWPLAINS, TN 37871. In the event GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale of the sale to another day, time, and place certain of any discrepancy between this street address all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid to another day, time, and place certain without without further publication, upon announcement OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- and the legal description of the property, the legal THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT further publication, upon announcement at the at the time and place for the sale set forth above. TRUSTEE’S NOTICE description shall control. back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or time and place for the sale set forth above. All right All right and equity of redemption, statutory or AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE encumbrances as well as any priority created by a OF SALE CURRENT OWNER(S): LOUIE A. BENDER, USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly SHARON K. BENDER fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate homestead, and dower are expressly waived in waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. Notice is hereby given that at 11:00 AM OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of survey of the premises might disclose. This property said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey 35-5-101 have been met. on Friday, the 28th day of July 2017 at the the above-described property shall be subject to is being sold with the express reservation that it is good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as All right of equity of redemption, statutory and subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Northernmost entrance from Main Avenue near the all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, is, where is, without representations or warranties Main Assembly Room on M-Level of the City-County taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale Building, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, the back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or convey only as Substitute Trustee. of any kind, including fitness for a particular use purpose. undersigned will offer for sale for cash in hand encumbrances as well as any priority created by a to another day, time, and place certain without or purpose.THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the further publication, upon announcement at the and to the highest and best bidder and in bar of fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE the equity of redemption, the following described survey of the premises might disclose. This property time and place for the sale set forth above. All right WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, premises, to-wit: is being sold with the express reservation that it is Workforce Development are listed as Interested Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee SITUATED in Eighth Civil District of Knox subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute homestead, and dower are expressly waived in 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be County, Tennessee, without the corporate limits of Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will Memphis, TN 38103 Memphis, TN 38103 the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, being known and The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, designated as all of Lot 5, Sailor Island Estates, as to another day, time, and place certain without right to redeem the property as required by 26 Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 shown on the map of the same of record in Cabinet further publication, upon announcement at the where is, without representations or warranties Ad #119926 07/17/2017, 07/24/2017, 07/31/2017 Ad #120519 07/17/2017, 07/24/2017, 07/31/2017 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. of any kind, including fitness for a particular use L, Slide 361A and 361B, in the Register’s Office for time and place for the sale set forth above. All right This property is being sold with the express or purpose. Knox County, Tennessee, said property is bounded and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT NOTICE OF NOTICE OF and described as shown on map of aforesaid homestead, and dower are expressly waived in by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE addition to which map reference is made for a more said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE particular description. good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee SAID PREMISES bearing street address of 9664 as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, Purchaser shall have no further recourse against 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE’S SALE Clift Road, Strawberry Plains, Tennessee 37871. where is, without representations or warranties the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Memphis, TN 38103 This sale is being made by virtue of the power of any kind, including fitness for a particular use attorney. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the WHEREAS, default has occurred in the www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php and authority vested in the undersigned by that or purpose. MWZM File No. 17-000085-840 performance of the covenants, terms and conditions performance of the covenants, terms and conditions Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 certain Deed of Trust dated 23 November 2010 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT of a Deed of Trust dated January 11, 2005, of a Deed of Trust dated May 2, 2014, executed executed by Bryan Harris and wife Mary Harris, of A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, P. C., Ad #120311 07/17/2017, 07/24/2017, 07/31/2017 executed by Alan Ray Miller, Carrie A. Miller, by JUDY L. PECK, conveying certain real property record in Instrument No. 201011290033060, in USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Substitute Trustee(s) conveying certain real property therein described therein described to LIBERTY TITLE, as Trustee, as the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, Premier Building, Suite 404 to *NO TRUSTEE STATED*, as Trustee, as same same appears of record in the Register’s Office of default having been made in the payment of the Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 5217 Maryland Way NOTICE OF appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 13, 2014, indebtedness secured thereby and demand having 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 SUBSTITUTE County, Tennessee recorded February 11, 2005, at at Instrument Number 201405130064091; been made on the undersigned by the holder of the Memphis, TN 38103 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 Instrument Number 200502110063682; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said indebtedness. www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php EMAIL: [email protected] TRUSTEE’S SALE and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned Mid America Mortgage, Inc who is now the owner to another day certain without further publication Ad #120264 07/10/2017, 07/17/2017, 07/24/2017 WHEREAS, default has occurred in the to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE of said debt; upon announcement at the time set forth above PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus July 24, 2017 July 24, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 If This Desk Could Talk From the Jim Halsey Company Archives desk with Jim and planned in conjunction with the Roy future bookings of Halsey Clark charity/celebrity golf Anniversaries are always artists, opening country tournament. All shared so important they should music on the Vegas strip desk time in the Tulsa be acknowledged and cel- for the first time. John Hitt Halsey office. ebrated with respect and and Jo Ann Berry planning The first country music gratitude. 2017 marks the fairs and celebrations with tour behind the Iron Cur- 50th anniversary of the Hap Peebles, Don Romeo, tain, the 1976 Roy Clark/ commissioning of what Joe Higgins and E. O. Oak Ridge Boys three week would become the epicen- Stacey. concert tour of Moscow, ter of the Jim Halsey Com- Sherman Halsey making Leningrad and Riga, Latvia pany. plans and television pro- was initially laid out on this This is Jim Halsey’s jections for videos and desk with the principles custom designed, hand- long form programming gathered around. Big his- crafted desk and matching to HBO, MTV and the net- tory here. divans and side furniture works. Dick Howard, Judy Major sales and market- for the company headquar- Pofsky establishing guest ing plans all mapped out ters office, tastefully exe- appearances on network and strategy planned on cuted by one of Mexico’s TV for the Halsey artists. and around this desk... for leading wood sculptures Dianna Pugh coordinat- 50 years! National radio provided through Designs ed efforts and reports to and press/PR campaigns of Mexico, Los Angeles, facilitate the meshing of all designed around this California. Many an inter- plans and projects. desk. Bob Burwell creating Jim Halsey at his desk July 2017 esting and important deal Halsey associate Dick new concepts and organz- came across its solid Howard and famed Tonight ing the new management were all negotiated here. Freddy Fender brought us tag on the desk. Jimmy mahogany top…contracts, Show producer, Freddy company with Sherman The desk saw deals with all chips and salsa and we Dean sat and hoisted his proposals, sales and mar- de Cardova in arranging Halsey (Michael Martin Mr. James Nederlander, ate on it, Mel Tillis stut- cowboy boots on top of the keting plans, global coun- Roy Clark, The Oak Ridge Murphy, Dwight Yaokam Ed Solomon on New York’s tered around it, Roy Clark desk (no spurs attached at try music expansion. Boys, Minnie Pearl, Freddy and more). Fred Woods WHN radio on strategy for laid his banjo on the desk this time). Roy Clark, Hank Thomp- Fender, Mel Tillis, the on the road making sure bringing Country Music to many times, Wanda Jack- Ernie Smith, Sherman son, The Oak Ridge Boys, Judds, Dwight Yoakam and production, promotion New York… Carnegie Hall, son and husband Wen- Halsey, Tommy Martin Judds, Reba McEntire, Clint Black’s first network and performances were Radio City Music Hall and dell Goodman reminisced and I set around this until Tammy Wynette, Merle appearances and other coordinated. Steve Ripley Madison Square Garden. around it, Dayton Duncan 5 a.m. one morning with Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Halsey acts as guest book- was there too, later to pro- Commissioning famous collected stories for the Mr. James Brown listening Mr. James Brown, Leon ings on the Tonight Show duce the award winning caricaturist Al Hirschfield forthcoming Ken Burns’ to songs. We signed him Russell and many others of with Johnny Carson. All of Roy Clark and Gatemouth for his impression of the PBS History of Coun- to our company and record Halsey’s elite artist roster this changed the percep- Brown record, “Makin’ Oak Ridge Boys, used in try Music, Dr. Bob Black- label at this desk. sat with Jim around his tion and shape of coun- Music”. the Radio City Music Hall burn examined Oklahoma The famous Halsey desk desk, dreaming and plan- try music in its national Kathy Gangwisch and event starring the Oak music history, visitor Bob and matching office furni- ning for the future. acceptance. Sandy Brokaw organiz- Ridge Boys and featuring Hope exchanging thoughts ture has been at home at Walter Kane, entertain- Both Walter Kane and ing national press and PR the Judds. about the Roy Clark Celeb- various times in our Bever- ment Czar for Howard Freddy de Cordova in campaigns. Major tours, The Oak Ridge Boys rity Golf Tournament. ly Hills, Nashville and Tulsa Hughes’ six casino/hotels Tulsa, attending the Halsey state fairs and important sat on the desk, Tammy Minnie Pearl placed her offices. It’s seen it all and in Las Vegas sat at this Ranch Party extravaganza festivals and expositions Wynette leaned on it, famous hat with the price Cont. on page 4 Legal & public notices

NOTICE OF This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any NOTICE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE KNOXVILLE This the 6TH day of JULY, 2017. (60) days before the date that is four (4) months who died Jun 25, 2017, were issued the information obtained will be used for that purpose. FOCUS FOR FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. from the date of this first publication; or undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the THIS THE 18TH DAY OF JULY , 2017. ESTATE OF GRACE W. HENDERLIGHT (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor FORECLOSURE SALE Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department WILLIAM L. MCKENZIE; EXECUTOR if the creditor received the copy of the notice less All persons, resident and non-resident, having STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Ste 310 860 LOUISVILLE RD., ALCOA, TN 37701 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her WHEREAS, Malinda Ann Miller executed a Atlanta, GA 30341 NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as estate are required to file the same with the Clerk Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919 CARLETON E. BRYANT ATTORNEY-AT- described in (1)(A); or Systems, Inc. As Nominee For Mortgage Investors File No.: 17-08621 FC01 CREDITORS LAW P.O. BOX 76, ROCKFORD, TN 37853 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s and Master of the above named court on or before Group, Lender and Charles E. Tonkin, II, Trustee(s), date of death the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) which was dated September 30, 2005 and ESTATE OF DAVID A. CASE DOCKET NUMBER 79170-2 otherwise their claims will be forever barred. recorded on October 4, 2005 in Instrument No. This the 13TH day of JULY, 2017. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first 200510040030433, Knox County, Tennessee COURT NOTICE TO Register of Deeds. Notice is hereby given that on the 13TH day publication of this notice if the creditor received an WHEREAS, default having been made in the of JULY 2017, letters testamentary in respect of CREDITORS ESTATE OF ELMER LARRY EDWARDS actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty the Estate of DAVID A. CASE who died May 10, payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby NOTICES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (60) days before the date that is four (4) months secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current 2017, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF RONALD S. HERRON SUSAN H. EDWARDS; EXECUTRIX from the date of this first publication; or holder of said Deed of Trust, CitiMortgage, Non-resident and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, DOCKET NUMBER 79048-3 11620 MIDHURST DR., Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Tennessee. KNOXVILLE, TN 37934 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by All persons, resident and non-resident, having Notice is hereby given that on the 12TH day received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Notice claims, matured or unmatured, again’st his or her of JULY 2017, letters administration in respect of an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the BROOKE GIVENS ATTORNEY-AT-LAW if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Register of Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, JEREMY L. OSBORNE – VS- RYANNE E. KASIK estate are required to file the same with the Clerk the Estate of. 110 COGDILL RD., KNOXVILLE, TN 37922 with all the rights, powers and privileges of the DOCKET #140724 and Master of the above named Court on or before RONALD S. HERRON than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) who died May 19, 2017, were issued the (4) months from the date of first publication as otherwise their claims will be forever barred: undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX described in (1)(A); or the entire indebtedness has been declared due and (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. COUNTY, TENNESSEE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the IN THIS CAUSE, IT APPEARING FROM THE publication of this notice if the creditor received an All persons, resident and non-resident, having NOTICE TO Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock COMPLAINT FILED, WHICH IS SWORN TO, actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her date of death. & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the THAT THE DEFENDANT RYANNE E. KASIK IS A (60) days before the date that is four (4) months estate are required to file the CREDITORS from the date of this first publication; or same with the Clerk and Master of the above power and authority vested in it, will on August 3, NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, This the 10 day of JULY, 2017. 2017, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary OR WHOSE WHEREABOUTS CANNOT BE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor named Court on or before the earlier of the dates ESTATE OF CLIFFORD A PARROTT location at the Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, ASCERTAINED UPONE DILIGENT SEARCH AND received an actual copy of the notice to creditors prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will DOCKET NUMBER 79160-1 Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the INQUIRY, SO THAT THE ORDINARY PROCESS if the creditor received the copy of the notice less be forever barred: ESTATE OF KEVIN WAYNE SCHRAM highest and best bidder for cash, the following OF LAW CANNOT BE SERVED UPON RYANNE E. than sixty (60) days prior to the da·te that is four (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described property situated in Knox County, (4) months from the date of first publication as pubulication of this notice if the creditor received an JULY 2017, letters testamentary in respect of the KASIK. CAROLE SCHRAM; CO-ADMINISTRATRIX Tennessee, to wit: IT IS ORDERED THAT THE DEFENDANT FILE described in (1)(A); or actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty Estate of SITUATED in District Number Six (6) of Knox AN ANSWER TO AN ACTION OF COMPLAINT (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (60) days before the date that is four (4) months CLIFFORD A PARROTT 503 BRIAR CREEK DRIVE County, Tennessee, without the corporate limits FOR DIVORCE FILED BY JEREMY L . OSBORNE, date of death from the date of this first publication; or who died Jun 18, 2017, were issued the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being PLAINTIFF HEREIN, WITH THE FOURTH CIRCUIT This the 13TH day of JULY, 2017. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the known and designated as Lot 133, Final Plat of COURT IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND WITH received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. KATHERINE BLEVINS; CO-ADMINISTRATRIX “Lexi Landing Phase One”, as shown on the plat N/A, PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY WHOSE ADDRESS ESTATE OF DAVID A. CASE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less All persons, resident and non-resident, having of the same of record bearing Instrument No. IS N/A, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE LAST PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her 302 EAST H STREET 200311060051276, in the Register’s Office for DATE OF PUBLICATION, AND IF YOU DO NOT MELISSA E. CASE; EXECUTRIX (4) months from the date of first publication as estate are required to file the same with the Clerk ELIZABETHTON, TN. 37643 Knox County, Tennessee, to which plat specific ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND, A DEFAULT 1912 TREEMONT DR., KNOXVILLE, TN 37912 described in (1) (A); or and Master of the above named Court on or before reference is hereby made for a more particular JUDGEMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU ON (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) description. THE THIRTIETH (30TH) DAY AFTER THE FOURTH DAVID B. HAMILTON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW date of death. otherwise their claims will be forever barred: JOHN D LOCKRIDGE, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW The above description is the same as the (4TH) PUBLICATION. THIS NOTICE WILL BE 1810 MERCHANT DR., STE. This the 12TH day of JULY, 2017. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first 1306 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY previous deed of record, no boundary survey having PUBLISHED IN THE KNOXVILLE FOCUS FOR FOUR 1, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912 publication of this notice if the creditor received an KNOXVILLE, TN. 37909 been made at the time of this conveyance. (4) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. ESTATE OF RONALD S. HERRON actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty BEING the same property conveyed to First THIS THE 19TH DAY OF JULY , 2017. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Party, by Warranty Deed dated September 28, 2005, NOTICE TO ANNE HERRON; ADMINISTRATRIX from the date of this first publication; or recorded as Instrument No. 200510040030432, in 170 BLVD. SE, E117, (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. Non-resident CREDITORS ATLANTA, GA 30312 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to all if the creditor received the copy of the notice less applicable easements, restrictions and building set Notice ESTATE OF GRACE W. HENDERLIGHT KEVIN A. DEAN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four MISC. back lines. DOCKET NUMBER 79140-2 550 W. MAIN ST., STE. 500, (4) months from the date of first publication as Parcel ID Number: 066FC039 SHAILJA SHARMA RATTAN KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 described in (1)(A); or Address/Description: 6334 Hugh Willis Road, – VS ARUN RATTAN Notice is hereby given that on the 6TH day of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Notices Powell, TN 37849. DOCKET #126070 JULY 2017, letters testamentary in respect of the date of death Current Owner(s): Malinda Ann Miller, Trustee, Estate of This the 11 day of JULY, 2017. Legal Section 94 or successor Trustee, U/D/T Dated June 1, 1998, IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX GRACE W. HENDERLIGHT NOTICE TO F/B/O Malinda Ann Miller. COUNTY, TENNESSEE who died May 29, 2017, were issued the ESTATE OF CLIFFORD A PARROTT Other Interested Party(ies): Bank of America, IN THIS CAUSE, IT APPEARING FROM THE undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE{S) N.A.. COMPLAINT FILED, WHICH IS SWORN TO, Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. PATRICIA D. FITZGERALD; EXECUTRIX Knox County will receive bids for the following The sale of the property described above shall THAT THE DEFENDANT ARUN RATTAN IS A All persons, resident and non-resident, having ESTATE OF ELMER LARRY EDWARDS 8313 MECKLENBURG COURT items & services: DOCKET NUMBER 79149-2 be subject to all matters shown on any recorded NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 Bid 2577, Fire Alarm Services, due 8/23/17; plat; any and all liens against said property for OR WHOSE WHEREABOUTS CANNOT BE estate are required to file the same with the Clerk unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, ASCERTAINED UPONE DILIGENT SEARCH AND and Master of the above named Court on or before Notice is hereby given that on the 13TH day RFP 2579, School Bus Locator Software easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; INQUIRY, SO THAT THE ORDINARY PROCESS OF the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) of JULY 2017, letters testamentary in respect of LISA W. GAMMELTOFT ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite Solution, due 8/23/17; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any LAW CANNOT BE SERVED UPON ARUN RATTAN. otherwise their claims will be forever barred: the Estate of 110 COGDILL ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 Bid 2580, Real Estate Appraisal Services, IT IS ORDERED THAT THE DEFENDANT FILE (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first ELMER LARRY EDWARDS priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; due 8/23/17; and any matter than an accurate survey of the AN ANSWER TO AN ACTION OF COMPLAINT FOR publication of this notice if the creditor received an who died Jan 3, 2017, were issued the premises might disclose; and DIVORCE FILED BY SHAILJA SHARMA RATTAN, actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the NOTICE TO Bid 2581, Motorcycles, due 8/22/17; All right and equity of redemption, statutory PLAINTIFF HEREIN, WITH THE FOURTH CIRCUIT (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. RFP 2583, On-Site Interpretation Services, or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly COURT IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND WITH from the date of this first publication; or All persons, resident and non-resident, having CREDITORS due 8/24/17 waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed FELISHA B. WHITE, PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey WHOSE ADDRESS IS 216 PHOENIX COURT SUITE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors estate are required to file the same with the Clerk ESTATE OF KEVIN WAYNE SCHRAM For additional information call 865-215-5777, only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved D. SEYMOUR, TN 37865, WITHIN THIRTY (30) if the creditor received the copy of the notice less and Master of the above named Court on or before DOCKET NUMBER 79152-2 stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, DAYS OF THE LAST DATE OF PUBLICATION, AND IF than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, and place certain without further publication, upon YOU DO NOT ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND, (4) months from the date of first publication as otherwise their claims will be forever barred: Notice is hereby given that on the 10 day of or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ announcement at the time and place for the sale set A DEFAULT JUDGEMENT MAY BE ENTERED described in (1)(A); or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first JULY 2017, letters administration in respect of the forth above. AGAINST YOU ON THE THIRTIETH (30TH) DAY (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s publication of this notice if the creditor received an Estate of procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus AFTER THE FOURTH (4TH) PUBLICATION. THIS date of death actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty KEVIN WAYNE SCHRAM items, go to www.govdeals.com. Email [email protected] to place your legal or public notice. PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus July 24, 2017 If This Desk ANNOUNCEMENTS Beaver Ridge UMC Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Hwy. (In the heart of Could Talk Karns) has announced the upcoming Murder Mystery Play Cont. from page 3 and a great source of Tickets for “The Not-So-Sweet Life at La Dolce Vita” are on has been a substantial inspiration just from the sale now! The Murder Mystery Play and Dinner will be Satur- witness to the growth of collective thoughts that day, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each or $150 the Jim Halsey Company centered around this par- for a table of 8. On Sunday, August 27 there will be a mati- and country music over ticular piece of art that nee at 2:00 p.m. with Dessert served. Tickets will be $15 the years, has been a cor- served as my “worksta- each or $12 each for table of 4 or more. The church will be nerstone part of building tion” for 50 years. Thank offering childcare for $10 per child. Come bring your friends the Halsey Company into you. and family for a good meal or dessert and see if you can the largest country music It shares an abundance guess WHO DONE IT! Call now for reservations and tickets. agency in the world rep- of social and business Church office: 865-690-1060 or 865-680-7032 resenting one time or memories and history. another over 100+ great I’m acknowledging, Central High School Class of 1977 Reunion artists. Of the 128 mem- giving thanks and heart- Central High School Class of 1977 is preparing for its bers inducted into the felt gratitude to the thou- 40th Class Reunion. Mark your calendars as for the cel- Country Music Hall of sands of deals and con- Fame, the Halsey Com- tracts made above and ebration on September 10, 2017 at Fountain City Park pany has represented 26 around his desk repre- from 2-5 p.m. Bring your families, food, chairs, for games of those. And it has rep- senting millions and mil- and a fun time with our classmates. Contact Teresa Black resented 10 members in lions of dollars. Teague at (865)679-9835 for information. the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of The desk represents Fame. energy and inspiration. South Knox County officials/constituents to meet This artisan’s hand It’s gathered and accu- Knox County Commissioner Carson Dailey and Board of carved desk and atten- mulated and is still pro- Education member Amber Rountree will meet with citizens Every year the residents at Windsor Gardens Assisted dant furniture have ducing. It’s a learning and of the 9th District from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at “Love Living participate in breaking green beans. Everyone sits seen millions of dollars teaching center both. It’s That B-B-Q,” 1901 Maryville Pike. Everyone is welcome to around the table and share some good stories from the worth of deals and con- a lot of history. It’s the bring concerns and questions to your commissioner and past while breaking fresh local greens beans to enjoy for tracts put together on or epicenter around which school board member. meals! Pictured above is Bess Lay. around. all energy flows. My desk became the Thank you for the 50 source of energy, the years. workstation where all Jim Halsey things emanated from service Directory classifieds alterations Fencing house Painting cleaning JOANNE’s ALTERATIONS FENCING AND REPAIR. YOU Bulletin Real Estate PANTS HEMMING $5, BUY IT. WE INSTALL IT. board SPECIALIZING IN JEANS CALL 865-604-6911 for REnt JOANNE 579-2254 Flooring RUTHERFORD MEMORIAL TAPROOM FOR RENT: ALL ASphalt & UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR - RUMMAGE SALE 7/27-7/28 COOKING. LARGE PARKING Paving 9AM-4PM. 7815 CORRYTON RD. CORRYTON. LOT 1812 MARYVILLE PIKE SOUTH KNOXVILLE 865-300- 7866

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