PAGE APB The Knoxville Focus May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com ONLINE AUCTIONPAGE A1 FRIDAY, May 22 The Knoxvillele Over 400 lots! See pictures at fountaincityauction.com Fountain City Auction (865)474-9931 FREE OCUS Take One! www.knoxfocus.com F May 18, 2020 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, 37912 Mark Campen, Courtney Shea KSC becomes 1:1 district as honored by Fountain City proposal 8E By Mike Steely Senior Writer contributed much to Fountain League of America. [email protected] City. This year they chose two He and his wife, Emily, have passes local residents deeply involved two children and Emily owns The Honor Fountain City Day has in preserving our environment. Flower Pot florist shop. Campen By Amy Box Fellhoelter been a Memorial Day high- The Fountain City Man and continues to address conserva- light for many years. The mem- Woman of the Year 2020 are tion issues and water quality. Mark Campen Courtney Shea Last week’s Knox County bers of Fountain City Town Hall Mark Campen and Courtney Courtney Shea came to East School Board digital meeting was have hosted the celebration of Shea. Tennessee with the Office of Sur- the CHS Foundation and her filled mostly with discussion of their community but this year Campen, a former Knoxville face Mining in 1979 and loved favorite project was the Wall of the funding and wording partic- the coronavirus pandemic has City Council member, is a UT the area so much she stayed. Fame where she helps write bios ulars of proposal 8E which will caused the cancellation. graduate with a degree in Wild- She and her husband raised four of those inducted members. allow every student to receive a Although the gathering won’t life and Fisheries Science and children in Beverly Place in Foun- An environmental enthusiast device from KCS. be held, the Town Hall isn’t a minor in Forestry. He is the tain City, most of them attending she became an active member After hearing from families abandoning the annual tradi- executive director of the Tennes- Central High School. of the Tennessee Interfaith and the community about keep- tion of honoring those who have see chapter of the Izaak Walton Shea became involved with Continue on page 2 ing people safe during grad- uation, Superintendent Bob Thomas announced an altera- Audit tion made to the initial gradua- tion plan by allowing ceremonies Committee to Shining Bright! to take place in June with a lim- ited number of guests. Ceremo- nies will include social distanc- hear of impact ing and precautionary guidelines and will be scheduled from June of shutdown 8 through June 19. By Mike Steely Board member Jennifer Owen Senior Writer [email protected] showed concerns on the 1:1 ini- tiative first by asking how many When the Knox County Audit laptops needed to be purchased Committee meets this after- immediately, “Several have two noon it will vote on the approv- years of support … seems since al of hiring Pugh & Company PC we don’t know a funding source for another year as the county’s yet … would it be more responsi- external auditor. ble to look at a lower number … The company has served as until we are in a better financial the county’s external auditor situation?” since 2012 and, under the old Thomas followed with confirm- rules, would have exhausted the ing KCS will get the maximum use former eight years agreement. out of the devices already in use The new contract extends the and that not purchasing all the agreement through the fiscal devices at once would be a finan- year of 2021. cial help. Gail Byard, chief tech- Ted Hotz of Pugh and Compa- nology officer for KCS, explained ny will address the committee on the plan contemplates buying a the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact Chromebook for every student, on the county. but doesn’t specify an exact pur- The audit committee will also chase date. hear from the finance depart- Sheryl Martin, who has been ment on COVID-19’s effect on the working with the state, spoke budget and Knox County Schools of how to deploy the devices, will also address the pandemic and extend the life of the cur- as it affects the school system. rent devices with complying with The internal auditor will report ESSA (Every Student Succeeds PHOTO BY DOMENIC HOLLAND / FHS YEARBOOK STAFF on the tax abatement program, Act). The conversation revolved the county hotline, current and Edward Lacey and Gayza Davenport enjoy a moment together at the scorer’s table as pictures were around every student receiving completed projects, administra- being taken for Fulton High’s yearbook. Edward and Gayza were chosen the “Most Athletic” at a device which follows ESSA, tive items, and upcoming and FHS. Please see the stories and photos of Fulton’s Student-Athletes of the Year and other local high and staying in compliance with current projects. schools’ honorees in Sports and Recreation, Section C, of this week’s Focus. CARES Act funding guidelines at Continue on page 2 the same time. In question was would it be necessary for devices to be deployed at the same time? Or can the devices be deployed Kincannon kicks off Climate Change Council over several years? By Mike Steely Assistant Superintendent Ron Senior Writer group as Kincannon’s staff members. Mayor Kincannon said she would keep McPherson explained if the lease [email protected] Blackman is coordinating and said achiev- the city council informed on the climate purchase agreement is over sev- ”Fifty percent by 2030 and 80 percent by ing the goals is “a heavy list.” council’s efforts, ask for their comments, eral years, “right now what we are 2050” is the goal for Mayor Indya Kincan- He introduced Luke Gephard of Milepost and approach them for budget requests. looking at is a 21-million-dollar non’s Climate Council. Consulting, who was hired as the facilitator Kincannon said the climate council is investment over the next three The new group met for the first time Tues- of the project. He said the effort will include at the core of the campaign promises she years. If we can stagger the pur- day via Zoom. The mayor said achieving three groups on transportation, energy and made when running for mayor. chase --- that means we save those goals will take “steady and pro-active buildings, and waste. Gephard said each The July meeting will deal with transporta- money as we roll into future years leadership.” Among those invited to join the climate council member will be receiving tion. September the Council looks at energy … because we have extended council were everyone from a local pastor a survey seeking their concerns and input. and buildings and in November “waste” is the life of newer devices, ---- the to a former Knoxville City Council member The council will meet bi-monthly. the topic. savings comes in … that we are and real estate executive. Gephard said Knoxville’s environment is Working groups within the council will not in year five or six, we are not Members include Pastor Chris Battle, slightly improving but explained that most begin in August. looking at buying another 60,000 Gabe Bolas, Chris Cimino, Brian Hann, Amy citizens are driving polluting cars which are “Reducing Knoxville’s carbon footprint devices because we have devic- Hathaway, Alicia Hemmings, Stan Johnson, 10 years or older. He also said that man- is critical to combating climate change, es that are operational.” Nancy Nabors, Cortney Piper, Dr. Stephen ufacturers aren’t planning a real push on improving our ability to bounce back after For instance, if only 40,000 Smith, Rebecca Tolene and George Wallace. electric cars until 2024. The city did achieve disaster, protecting our health and being devices are bought for students Sustainability Director Brian Blackman its “20 by 2020” in cutting down on pollu- smart with taxpayers’ dollars,” the mayor for the next school year, then the and Chief Policy Officer Erin Gill join the tion. said in a statement from her office. Continue on page 2 The BEST of 2020 For the next few weeks, The Knoxville Focus and special advertisers would like to applaud the top of area schools’ Class of 2020 as well recognise their top student athletes. Congratulations! PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus May 18, 2020 Audit Emerald Academy announces Mark Campen, Courtney Shea Committee honored by Fountain City Cont. from page 1 one-to-one technology Cont. from page 1 that worked for months planning Emerald Academy, Knoxville’s only scholars and preparing them for the Power and Light and a board the event. “The Honor Fountain As in previous meet- public charter school, will provide one- college of their choice and community member of Narrow Ridge Earth City Day Committee members ings the Audit Commit- to-one technology next school year. leadership,” she said. Literacy center. along with committee co-chairs, tee will also discuss Every scholar in kindergarten During the COVID-19 pandemic, She has also been involved with Tyler Pavlis and Christine Clon- how to hold confiden- through eighth grade will have a per- Emerald Academy has provided many Justice Knoxville and Church of inger, worked hard organizing the tial, nonpublic execu- sonal laptop to use during school and scholars with Chromebooks to use for the Good Shepherd Episcopal event. A great deal of effort goes tive sessions involv- take home. The devices will be Google distance learning at home. Church. into planning the celebration. The ing pending or ongoing Chromebooks. Natasha Knight’s two sons attend Kelly Ellenburg, Fountain City work reflects their strong commit- audits or related inves- “Since we opened five years ago, the school and she said, “I am grate- Town Hall’s chairperson said, ment to serving our community. tigations. The meeting our scholars and faculty have utilized ful for the support my children and I “We regret having to cancel the is at 3 p.m. and will be computers daily in the classroom. have received during distance learn- event. Although we cannot honor “We want to continue to recog- held electronically via We’re thrilled to expand our technolo- ing. Thank you, Emerald Academy, for our fallen heroes as a community nize individuals who demonstrate Zoom Streaming and gy offerings for the 2020-2021 school continuing my children’s education this year, each of us will remem- outstanding service to our com- on CTV Knoxville. Citi- year by providing a Chromebook for outside the physical classroom.” ber their sacrifice. We look for- munity. [Campen and Shea] are zens without CTV on every scholar,” said Emerald Academy Parents interested in sending their ward to Memorial Day 2021 and also invited to participate in the their cable system can School Director Lauren Moore. child to Emerald Academy next year the resumption of Honor Fountain awards ceremony at the gazebo in watch the meeting at “The additional laptops are just one have until May 15, 2020, to apply City Day in the Park.” the park on Memorial Day 2021,” www.ctvknox.org. more example of our commitment to online at emeraldacademy.org. She thanked the committee said Ellenburg. KSC becomes 1:1 district as proposal 8E passes Cont. from page 1 years as long as it address- course that was released out to the federal govern- irresponsible because for the public to comment es all students. Board on May 12. She has tasked ment too because they are there is so much unknown and ask question in a live monies will shift forward. If member Evetty Satterfield veteran teachers to provide trying to get answers as coming.” He also men- manner during the meet- the district commits, “We then questioned what ver- support to newer teachers, well. The more we attach tioned providing computers ing. have to have a plan where biage should be changed and a trauma informed this to a COVID-19 issue, might be best for middle The May 27 meeting will all students will eventually in the motion to reflect this component will be added the better.” and high school students take place at the Andrew receive a new device,” he new information. for those schools without Board member Tony only. Johnson Building. Byard added. As Satterfield was rewrit- trauma informed training. Norman said the BOE and After a roll call vote, the said she would test the Board member Virgin- ing a substitute motion, On June 1, a course explain- superintendent must have motion passed 8-1 to allow ia Babb questioned an Chair Susan Horn asked ing this initiative and its a lot of faith and grace for seven million dollars of current technology in the attachment to the plan and about the issue of inter- teacher involvement will be because, “We don’t even CARES Act funding to help building to see if it would wondered if it gave enough net connection for all stu- distributed to 250 people know our revenue sourc- in the purchase of Chrome- be operational for use at flexibility to work with the dents, and what consists of to review and give feed- es. We are reacting in an books and other applicable the meeting. Horn stated federal government. Byard the teacher training. back before being distrib- unusual situation.” devices to be purchased. the location would accom- answered affirmatively and In response, Byard said uted to staff. Priorities of After talking to many Member Norman dissent- modate seating following said, “the plan as it was Russ Oaks is working with training include social and principals, Horn said their ed. social distancing guide- laid out, and budget dol- a committee and the Knox- emotional learning, class- response to this initiative The final topic that took lines. lars as they are laid out, ville Chamber to create a room environment, and dis- was unanimously positive discussion was spurred Another town hall virtual …. the change that we’ve survey to discover which tance learning either fully and they expressed want- by a comment from the meeting is in the planning made … is to extend and families don’t have inter- remote or partially remote ing to move toward a 1:1 last week’s BOE meeting stages, the superintendent smooth some extendibili- net resources in the home either with a full class or district whether funding is regarding the format of said, and he will be distrib- ty because we have some either because of financial a balance of both. Anoth- available or not. the budget meeting. “It is uting the information for modern devices in our reasons, or broadband rea- er course will unroll on July After discussion and edit- so detailed and so much schools right now … and sons, or both. 6 focusing deeply into con- ing the substitute motion is involved in this process. that meeting soon. not take that 60,000 step The training question tent area. She mentioned three times by Satterfield, We clearly see around us Also, board member right now.” was answered by Shannon learning around Microsoft the motion was approved there are meetings that Mike McMillan expressed McPherson announced Jackson, executive director teams, creating digital by Satterfield and second- are occurring,” said Hill his appreciation to Thomas the state informed him ear- of teaching and learning, parent/teacher conferenc- ed by board member Kristi as she inquired if meet- for evaluating and chang- lier that day that the plan who told members about es, and digital open houses Kristy. It read, “approves ing in person and meet- ing parts of the graduation can roll out over several an introductory Canvas also. the use of seven million ing electronically was pos- plan to accommodate visi- McPherson said the way dollars of CARES Act fund- sible. Gary Dupler weighed tors. CARES Act funding works ing to help fund 60,000 in reminding members of Horn thanked all those is no different than Title 1 Chromebooks or other nec- the governor’s order and involved for finding the bal- funds in the budget, and essary devices that will be said the possibility does ance between being a safe BANKRUPTCY CARES funds will be a reim- purchased over a multi- exist for the BOE to have community and creating bursable draw every quar- year process to ensure we a hybrid-type meeting that BOE and school events, and FREE INITIAL ter and have a shelf life until use the life of our current involves both, but said, CHAPTER 7 for the planning that went Hearings held in my office, notices CONSULTATION June 2022. “We haven’t 39,846 devices already “The catch would be the into place for the 1:1 pro- can be filed and proceed without received a ton of guidance in the system. Purchase public. It would have to posal, especially Thomas personal court appearance. Horace M. Brown, in how to use these funds. reports will be provided to be live streamed so that and staff for preparing for Cases can proceed as usual even Attorney We have received infor- the board as they occur.” the public could see it as the next school year during during these trying and perilous 865-982-9489 mation. In fairness to the Norman comment- it occurs.” Technology will times. [email protected] state, they are reaching ed, “I think we are being need to operate to allow uncertain times. Remember.

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Karen Carson, belongs to anybody, it give Board members any a school system and most she, along with her friends, a long-time member of the belongs to Mike McMil- examples of arrangements of the Board of Education spoke up and offered a board of education, tried lan. Mayor Glenn Jacobs for graduations in the area, to hide behind one little solution. They made a dif- to make the jump to the did give the school folks a as Aaliyah Riddle did. woman. That was also ference. Their voices were House of Representatives big wake-up call with his “The truth is Aaliyah Rid- before the cry of dismay heard loud and clear.” and even had the tacit sup- vocal dismay at the notion dle’s memorandum was of of Buchanan’s boss, port of the governor at the of banning families from more value and use than expressed his own dismay BOUNDS VS THE time, Bill Haslam. Jason graduation ceremonies. everything done by the with the plan offered by Zachary cleaned her clock. Mayor Jacobs also prom- entire central office staff,” school officials. Mayor BILLS Bounds has served a ised the cooperation of the McMillan said. “Aaliyah Glenn Jacobs didn’t like the Speaking of the Board couple of terms as chair Health Department. What By Steve Hunley, produced an intelligent, plan either. of Education, Patti Bounds of the board of education did Justin Biggs have to do Publisher well-documented, and well- A few of McMillan’s col- officially kicked off her before being beaten by a with anything? Good ques- [email protected] articulated memorandum. leagues on the Board campaign for the State colleague. Patti Bounds tion. Biggs had as much We may well have identified went silent, which is quite House last week. Bounds has carefully avoided con- to do with the outcome of a way to save some money nearly amazing as some of had originally indicated troversial issues form the the graduation ceremony OUT OF THE in the coming budget.” them ordinarily couldn’t be she was thinking of run- most part and what she decision as our little dog, MOUTHS OF Along with the memo- hushed with a sleeping pill ning against sitting State knows about the issues Sophie. And Sophie Hunley randum, Aaliyah and her and a gag. Representative Bill Dunn. facing a state attempting doesn’t even know schools BABES… friends put together a Mike McMillan had urged Dunn has served the Six- to find its way in a faltering exist, or Justin Biggs either video on You Tube express- school administrators to teenth District for twenty- economy. Would Bounds for that matter. Mike McMillan, East ing why they thought it was adopt a different, more eight years and is Speak- be one of those who would Knox County’s member important for graduating family-friendly plan, giving er Pro Tem of the Ten- still vote to increase the of the Board of Educa- students to have a gradu- each graduating senior two nessee House of Repre- salaries of teachers - - - and MUCH ADO tion, was really impressed ation that celebrated their – four tickets to distribute sentatives. Bounds had the average teacher makes by Aaliyah Riddle. Aali- accomplishments. to loved ones. McMillan’s floated the idea of chal- $48,700 annually in Knox ABOUT yah Riddle is a graduat- When first told of the proposal allowed for social lenging Dunn following County- - - while so many NOTHING ing senior at Austin – East proposed ban on family distancing and masks and the passage of Governor folks are out of work and It never ceases to amaze High School who was criti- members, Mike McMillan the proper protocols with Bill Lee’s signature legis- businesses have closed? me how much time our cal of the school system’s was aghast and outraged. the Corona virus. At first, lation, the ESSA bill. Bill Probably. national media - - - and announced intention to McMillan rightly predicted school bureaucrats were Dunn had long been the This will be the first real some of our local media - ban parents and families there would be push back unmoved. voice of parental choice in test of Patti Bounds’ pop- - - focuses on nothing. We from graduation ceremo- from parents and graduat- McMillan was critical of the House of Representa- ularity inside the district, even have people protest- nies. McMillan was the ing students. “The school the statement the gradu- tives, as well as the most as she’s never faced an ing about nothing these most vocal member of folks seemed astonished I ating seniors were the chil- ardent supporter of vouch- opponent before. A former days. For instance, Sheriff the board in denouncing would think so,” McMillan dren of the school system, ers and charter schools. kindergarten teacher run- Tom Spangler just renewed the idea of keeping par- said drily. “I can’t begin to too. “To put it plainly would Teachers’ unions fiercely ning on a single issue - - - his department’s agree- ents and family members tell you how much it dis- be impolite,” McMillan oppose both vouchers and maintaining the teachers’ ment with the US Immigra- out of the graduation cer- tresses me to believe our growled. “We didn’t raise charter schools. The Knox monopoly on education - tion and Customs Enforce- emonies. Mike McMillan highest paid people in the those young people; their County Board of Educa- - - may find it rough going ment agency. Knox County was especially outspoken school system failed to rec- parents and families did. tion has lately been occu- opposing the Bills - - - Lee opted into the agreement in his dislike of the initial ognize the optics were ter- I don’t see that it is really pied by a slew of retired and Dunn - - - inside an in 2017 and Spangler plan created by the central rible and that it was just hard to understand seniors teachers who are less honest-to-God Republican stated in a video statement office staff and announced plain wrong.” want someone they love to interested in represent- primary. the Knox County Sheriff’s by Superintendent Bob Several of McMillan’s witness their big moment. ing a constituency than a office would NOT be prowl- Thomas. colleagues on the board of It’s only natural.” special interest. Bounds’ REALLY??? ing through neighborhoods Aaliyah Riddle made her- education seemed to be Mike McMillan gave Aali- campaign was ignited by looking for people here self conspicuous by doing paralyzed by the situation yah Riddle credit for focus- teacher outrage over the One of the eternal oddi- illegally. Spangler made the unheard of thing by following the announce- ing the discussion. “Aali- passage of the ESSA leg- ties about the political pro- it crystal clear he and his offering a better plan to ment of the original plan. yah pointed out the true islation, which would have cess is the absolute cer- department would only be one she had criticized. Ms. The idea the principal, the defects in the original only applied to schools tainty some wayward poli- interested in those who Riddle wrote a detailed, myriad of assistant princi- plan. She said it lacked designated as failing and tician will attempt to glom have committed crimes. three page memoran- pals at every high school empathy and ignored com- largely helped minority stu- onto an issue or outcome Government has no higher dum to board members in the county, and the fac- munity involvement. Put- dents. Patti Bounds gave a for his/her own personal responsibility than the outlining various options ulty would suffice for every ting it slightly differently, hurrah when a local judge political gain. Mind you, it safety and welfare of its for prospective gradua- graduating class due to it lacked heart,” McMillan ruled the ESSA bill uncon- matters not at all that he/ citizens. It is called law tion ceremonies. Aaliyah the pandemic seemed to said softly. “Aaliyah clear- stitutional on her Facebook she had nothing to do with enforcement for a reason. informed board members be a controversial topic ly saw the original proposal page. the eventual outcome. I The new reality is we have of what area school dis- and most Board members was not designed to serve Bounds faces County don’t doubt for a moment a bunch of folks who really tricts were doing, as well didn’t want to risk making the very people our school Commissioner Michele Car- if sunshine and warmer don’t want to see the law as some systems beyond anyone mad. Not so Mike system is supposed to ringer inside the Republi- weather does indeed kill upheld or enforced. The the region. Ms. Riddle’s McMillan. As more than serve - - - the students and can primary to get to Nash- the Corona Virus, MSNBC Allies of Knoxville’s Immi- specific examples under- a few of his colleagues their families. Instead, it ville. Carringer has the will give Andrew Cuomo grant Neighbors said the scored McMillan’s belief on the Board joined with was wrongly focused upon advantage of having run the credit for it. Everybody Knox County Sheriff’s it was entirely possible for the administrative staff in the school bureaucracy inside Republican prima- knows the sun would never office cooperating with ICE graduating seniors to have attempting to hide behind and that was shameful.” ries before, while Bounds shine for Trump. Such is the “threatens the well-being an audience composed of the slight figure of Dr. Asked what he thought has never run a partisan case with a local internet of our community.” family members instead of Martha Buchanan, head of what Aaliyah Riddle race. The folks pushing poster who is trying awful- The logic is pretty simple: the school system bureau- of Knox County’s Health had done, Mike McMil- Patti Bounds to run against ly hard to insist the credit don’t commit a crime and cracy. McMillan was full of Department, McMillan pur- lan grinned. Raising one Bill Dunn are not exactly for the recent announce- you have nothing to worry praise for Aaliyah Riddle. sued the matter. It was finger, McMillan said, “I Republican activists and ment by the school system about. That doesn’t threat- “Here is an entire build- Mike McMillan who ques- predict a very bright future likely haven’t supported a to allow families into the en anybody’s well-being. ing of supposed experts, tioned Dr. Buchanan and for that young lady. Aali- GOP nominee since Rich- graduation ceremonies Ignoring criminals threat- the great central office got her to admit that she yah Riddle also demon- ard Nixon. Those same belongs to Mayor Glenn ens an entire community’s staff, most of whom earn could not dictate the cir- strated a very important folks won’t likely be sup- Jacobs and Commission- well-being. in excess of $100,000 cumstances of each high lesson to her peers and porting either er-At-Large Justin Biggs. annually, who produced no school’s graduation. That our community. Aaliyah or Manny Sethi for the U. S. As already printed in this

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Helping the homeless, development on Beeler Rd., ‘culturizing’ an old school: Planning Commission hears a variety By Bill Howard school could be revived to community building, a laun- Park and how the facility’s housing. It adds additional long-term ministry center. Some of the city and contribute to the city’s cul- dry room, and staff offic- residents might change units for a total of 48. And By changing the zoning this county changes likely tural landscape. es. The facility is currently neighborhood dynamics. it’s designed to enable us will benefit the community to occur as a result of The commission passed owned by Positively Living, Like cities all across the to use what we’ve learned as a whole.” the monthly meeting of all requests unanimously. which also offers services country, Knoxville faces from Minvilla Manor, the Approval was subject to Knoxville-Knox County Spangler’s location is on to the homeless. an ongoing homelessness supportive housing facility three conditions: a final Planning held Thursday, the corner of E. 5th Ave and A public input meeting problem. we’ve been operating for plan to be submitted to May 14 include: Rev. Dr. Winona Street in Council on the matter last summer “We did publish a public the past 10 years. We’re the planning commission Bruce Spangler is closer to District 6. The CEO of played to a packed house, benefits statement that excited about this project.” for review, the final plan to getting final approval for his Volunteer Ministry Center and brought out vigorous I hope was clear and pre- “It’s exciting to see this as include engineering details supportive housing facility; wants to turn an existing opposition. Among the cise,” said Spangler. “First a planned development,” requested by the city’s engi- Beeler Farms Subdivision is facility into a 48-unit sup- objections were the facil- and foremost it protects said Executive Director neering department, and a likely to receive 44 residen- portive housing operation ity’s intrusion into the rec- the current use that’s Gerald Green. “This is a final plan on landscaping to tial lots; and an out-of-use that will also contain a reational area of Caswell already there for supportive great opportunity for the Continue on page 4 Neighborhood group Five COVID-19- bakes treats for teachers related items on By Mike Steely City Agenda Senior Writer [email protected] By Mike Steely Senior Writer services by the Knox Teacher Appreciation Week was cele- [email protected] Housing Partnership brated earlier this month and the South and HomeSource East Woodlawn Neighborhood Association Five different reso- Tennessee for public decided to cook up something special. lutions related to the services and housing Debbie Sharp, Knoxville’s Neighborhood COVID-19 pandemic will assistance. Coordinator, told The Focus what happened. be before the Knoxville Another COVID-19 reso- The association’s School Outreach City Council when it lution seeks $13.2 million Committee adopted the teacher assistants meets Tuesday. from the Federal Transit at Dogwood Elementary. The council is being Administration to help Debbie’s mom, Dianne, cooked up asked to authorize cover operating expenses batches of cookies. Debbie packaged the the mayor to execute of the city transit system goodies, Janine Al-Aseer printed notes to an agreement with and replace lost revenue. attach to the cookies and Janine and Kara the Community Action Councilwoman Amelia Strouse took them to school as the teacher Committee for $203,893 Parker is asking fellow assistants were returning to the school to in Housing and Urban council members to retrieve their belongings. Development funds support “immediate The school was closed, as all schools PHOTO BY DEBBIE SHARP. for “homeless protec- enactments of feder- were, because of the pandemic. The cook- Dianne Sharp checks on her cookies that would later be given to teach- tion” as part of the city’s al legislation” to ensure ies were just the neighborhood’s way of ing assistants at Woodlawn Elementary to show the neighborhood’s ap- response to the crisis. The health care coverage for saying “We Appreciate You.” preciation. Community Development everyone in the nation Department is making during the COVID-19 the request. pandemic and during the Also being asked is recovery period. to agree to a subgrant- Seven council mem- ee agreement with CAC bers are asking for a reso- Behavioral Center before for $196,107 in HUD lution to Governor Bill Lee finds for public service and members of the local and housing assistance, state legislators to “con- also requested by that sider a path forward” to council for funding department. accept Medicaid expan- By Mike Steely Senior Writer facility located at 5310 the patients had mental contract agreement with Another resolution sion in the state. [email protected] Ball Camp Pike. The health problems, 74% the county, Helen Ross would permit the mayor Mayor Indya Kincannon center went from a $3 mil- were uninsured, and McNabb Center and the to execute an agree- is seeking approval of Operating at a reduced lion a year budget, with about 50% were home- city will keep the city’s ment with the Knoxville several nominations budget and staff this 75% paid by the state, to less. The center has 16 share the same as last Leadership Foundation including Jered Croom past year, the Behavioral $1.5 million. The center beds for patients. year. and Compassion and Kenneth St. Germain Health Urgent Care Center offers treatment to low On Tuesday the “The extension of Coalition for $200,000 to the Police Advisory and is still open. Last year the level offenders arrested Knoxville City Council in HUD funds for public Review Committee. She is this contract calls for state dropped all its fund- by the police and county is being asked by the service and housing also naming Jacquelene an annual contribution ing for the center and and given a choice of jail city law department to assistance during the Dent to the Planning Helen Ross McNabb’s or staying in the center authorize Mayor Indya by the city of $560,000 pandemic. Commission. chief executive officer, for 72 hours to help with Kincannon to contin- and the county’s contri- The Community Coming up on second Jerry Vagnier, turned to addiction and mental ue the commitment to bution annually will be Development and final reading is the city and county for illness. the center. Law Director $840,000,” Swanson Department is also asking annual appropriations help. During the first year’s Charles Swanson told said. The funding is for for $433,028 in HUD to city departments and Both boosted their operation in 2018, the The Focus Wednesday one year with a three-year Community Development agencies as part of the contributions to the center reported 79% of that the three-year commitment. Block Grants for public Continue on page 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus May 18, 2020 Focusing on House Seat 15, I By Mike Steely I directly saw the need to Senior Writer [email protected] expand healthcare cover- age and access. We should East Knoxville’s seat in expand Medicaid and the Tennessee Legislature immediately begin to open may be up for grabs. up hospitals and medical Representative Rick centers, especially in East Staples faces three other Knoxville. We should target Democrats in the upcom- reducing the rate of infant ing primary: former Knox mortality in Tennessee by County Commissioner implementing programs Sam McKenzie, Matthew such as Baby Boxes and Park and Ovi Kabir. Park Ovi Kabir Sam McKenzie Matthew Park Rick Staples requiring doula care as part is a business and technol- of public and private health ogy consultant and Kabir citizenship. Removing the policy, but we can keep ICE shouldn’t differ. We must how it’s disproportion- coverage. is a digital marketing con- focus of criminality from from destroying our com- create pathways for these ately effecting Black and Kabir: Health care is a sultant and appeared on the conversion. Instead munities and the lives of workers to gain legal status Brown people. The poor of priority to my campaign, the television show “Big using policies, that pro- our immigrant neighbors. and citizenship as well as Tennessee, yields itself as and I believe any candi- Brother 21.” vides assistance for a pro- We should implement a boost protections for those witness, that Tennessee date running on a progres- Whoever wins the ductive pathway. state-wide ban on 287(g), immigrants who report must expand Healthcare. sive platform should make Democratic nomina- McKenzie: While I believe the program allowing local labor violations. The loss of billions of dol- it their priority as well. tion in August will face in legal processes, spend- law enforcement to act on lars will show, as our Great Being the son of a doctor Independent candidate ing significant funds and behalf of ICE. Should health State recovers from this who served his community Troy B. Jones. space in law enforcement Kabir: It is important that care be a priority Pandemic. in rural Tennessee, I saw The Knoxville Focus facilities makes little sense. our policies acknowledge McKenzie: Healthcare firsthand the dire need of a asked each of the candi- There should be a path to that immigrants are not and would is absolutely a priority, more inclusive health care dates several questions citizenship for those who outsiders but a vital part you support and a right of all people. system. It is no secret that and here are their answers were born in this country. to both our workforce, com- extending Passage of the Affordable Tennessee ranks in the top in the order they replied. Park: Tennessee should munity, and state. Being a Medicaid in Care Act (ACA) in 2010 was percentage of country for be a sanctuary for all first-generation American a huge victory. Tennessee capita for rural hospital clo- Tennessee? Make a people, regardless of and the son of immigrants, should have passed Gov. sures and every day that we their citizenship status. I understand that undocu- Explain. Haslam’s Insure Tennessee fail to expand Medicaid in statement on All people should have the mented workers came to Staples: Healthcare is Legislation to expand our state, our communi- undocumented ability to work, pay taxes, this nation to pursue the not a privilege, it’s a right. Medicaid, as we are leav- ties suffer. So I fully sup- workers within send their children to public American Dream. While I’ve gone on record with ing significant funding on port Medicaid expansion in our state. school, and see a doctor the pathways my family my beliefs, that Tennessee the table for other states Tennessee because every without fear of impris- took into this country were will never be successful, to claim. citizen of this state should Staples: Undocumented onment. Unfortunately, different than those of unless it’s inner-city and Park: Healthcare is a be able to see a doctor Citizens must be allowed Tennessee cannot change undocumented workers, rural areas are healthy. human right. During my regardless of their finan- a pathway to receiving the federal immigration the treatment and respect The current pandemic, time serving as an EMT, cial situation. Life during the pandemic Once disputed My family Most people We worry about our sons the public forums, if held at and I have More Than are out with- when they visit and hope all, always involve the same lots being been fairly iso- out masks. they are protecting them- citizens who want to speak. lated for the A Day Away By far and selves and others when they Some of those are inter- past several away the larg- are away. esting and some are just officially added weeks. The est number Covering meetings on the attacks on whatever body is longer we stay of younger internet or on CTV Knoxville meeting. cocooned, people are is a lot different than being in I have elected officials call- to Caswell Park except for shopping with a live meeting. Interviewing ing me or emailing me with outings for no protection people for stories on the comments or story ideas By Mike Steely prescription at all and not phone or internet is awk- and some of those play out. I Senior Writer housing unit, permitting [email protected] refills and keeping a dis- ward and time consum- also have public officials that VMA to use that land food—which tance between ing. I’ve learned to voice or simply want to check on me It is odd how a hot to expand the current is seldom, the By Mike Steely themselves video record meetings and to see how I am doing. news story about a building. more inter- and others. interviews. As frustrating as living at neighborhood’s fight From then until now esting life Most store Working with the staff of home during the pandemic against the city last year the three little parcels becomes. clerks are wearing masks The Knoxville Focus is pretty has been, it could be a lot can almost disappear. of 9,158 square feet sat We have worked on yard and a few wear gloves. much business as usual worse. I’ve been following What started as a shout empty and all but forgot- and home projects as we’ve I follow the COVID-19 and they have been great. I the trials and fears of a family ends this week as a ten as the dust settled got lots to do inside and out. local count each day and always write my stories from whose relative has been in whimper. between the neighbor- I’ve suffered a bit with a the number of deaths local- my home and email them to the hospital for weeks. They Last year the city’s hood and the city. pulled lower back but that’s ly is declining. The number the paper. I’ve noticed that were not, for many days, plans to take three The parcels make an better and both my wife, of cases continues to climb being home doesn’t provide allowed to visit him and he’s adjoining lots on Fifth unannounced appear- Lettie, and I are keeping up although it seems to have many photo opportunities for elderly and confused. Avenue at Myrtle Street ance at the next city activity in and around the slowed. stories and I’ve gone to my A simple fall and a broken and donate them to the council meeting as two house. The most vulnerable por- photo library for a few. hip have taken him from a Volunteer Ministry Center simple agenda items. It’s always a struggle to tion of the population is the Research is a bit limited fairly healthy older man to a for homeless hous- One revises the Central keep up two acres of lawn elderly and that includes to the internet and my own man at the edge of death. ing caused an uproar City Sector Plan and the and repair or clean a large my wife and I. Our adult library and my “Day Away” Waiting and wondering how of objections from the other returns the lots to four-bedroom house but we boys come and go, hope- columns are pretty limited to someone is doing when you Parkridge Community. the park, officially. do. I admit Lettie does most fully, always wearing their places a family can drive to can’t see them is awful. Not Arguments went back “Before she left office of it and cooks and vacuums, masks. My wife put a sign without getting into a crowd. knowing is worse sometimes and forth between oppo- Mayor Rogero request- etc. She’s younger than I am on our back door that says I am so fortunate to have a than knowing. nents and the city in ed of the Parks and and has a lot more persis- “Use Hand Cleaner before position where I can contin- I’ve been in touch with several public hear- Recreation Department tence and drive than I do. Entering” and a bottle of it ue to work. my brother and sister, one ings. The neighborhood to incorporate the three She’s managed to put in a sits on the banister on the The Zoom meetings of in Louisiana and one in argument was not that parcels into Caswell Park small garden during the pan- back porch. commission, council, and California, and they are both they opposed hous- and to work with the demic and I fenced it in to Lettie has designed and others take longer than staying home and are safe. ing the homeless but neighborhood residents discourage rabbits. sewed some masks with a usual because every item My grandson, who lives with they wanted to preserve and program the space Getting out for medi- wire over the nose and we must be voted on in a roll us, is safe as well. My wife those street side lots as to complement existing cine refills is getting scary. both wear those when out. call vote. I’ve noticed that has been in touch with her part of Caswell Park. park amenities,” the ordi- sisters and their families The city countered that nance says. and, so far, they are safe the grassy knolls there “Her letter to resi- also. were never really part dents indicated Mayor I’m sure that once public of the park and were Kincannon’s agreement meetings are held again needed so VMA could to this compromise. I’ll attend with a mask and build the housing there. Some plans show the gloves. I’m not fond of wear- The disagreements parcels as part of the ing the mask and my glass- were finally settled when park and some do not,” es often fog up but I’d like to the city moved to close the item continues. be around a few more years the part of Myrtle Street The parcels will move for my family, my profession, that separated the from O-1 Office zoning to BASEMENT OR and my own sake. tracts from the adjoining O5-2, Open Space. CRAWLSPACE LEAKING?? 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May 18, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Tennessee Governors & the Path to the US Senate, XV Pages from the Past Clement. Matt Lynch, head of Tennessee’s State Labor Council, said he “guessed” the majority of his member- ship would favor Bass over Clement. Lynch denied there had been an signifi- cant conversations about the senatorial race, but once labor made its choice inside the Democratic pri- mary, it would support its favorite “energetically and By Ray Hill at a grass- roots level.” As Bass toured [email protected] Tennessee, so did wealthy With the election of Congressman businessman M. M. Bullard. Kenneth D. McKellar to beating Governor Frank Bullard admitted he did not the , Clement and much care for the notion of the senatorial ambitions in 1964. Two years later, running against Ross Bass, of Tennessee’s governors Clement beat Bass and saying, “I would like to run became a trifle more cir- lost to Republican Howard against Frank Clement. I cumspect. Some like Baker, who had never held would rather do that than Gordon Browning never elective office before win- go fishing.” Bullard told really gave up the desire ning a seat in the Senate reporters his political phi- to go to the U. S. Senate. in 1966. Congressman losophy was that of a “con- A congressman for twelve beat Senator servative liberal.” Bullard years, Browning ran for the Albert Gore in 1970 and explained he had support- Senate in 1934 and lost to he lost his seat in 1976 ed the late the incumbent, Nathan L. to , who had “abut 95 percent of” the Bachman, in the primary. never held elective office. time, but cautioned he was It was only after his losing Senator Baker retired in a businessman and while bid for the United States 1984 and his Senate seat he believed in a progres- Senate Browning finally was won by Congressman sive tax program, he wished became governor. Prentice Albert Gore, Jr. Sasser to see a balanced budget. Cooper eyed the Senate was defeated in 1994 “I’m not in favor of spend- seat of in by Dr. , who had Official portrait of Governor Frank G. Clement ing billions and billions to go 1942, but eventually chose never held elective office to the moon,” Bullard said. to run for a third two-year prior to being elected to The Newport businessman term as governor. Cooper the U. S. Senate. Likewise, back a determined chal- had been between Clement While Bass sounded like complained he did not like did run for the U. S. Senate, , sometime lenge by Gordon Browning. and Ellington had faded. a certain candidate, he the increased taxes raised albeit fourteen years after , sometime actor, Clement could not seek Less than a month made it quite clear, “I have under Governor Clement. his last term as governor beat Congressman Jim reelection in 1958 and after Kefauver’s death, no desire just to run for the He said he would wait expired. Cooper in the 1994 spe- after six years as gover- Congressman Bass was Senate”, instead he wanted to see what Clement did The men Tennesseans cial election to fill out the nor, he thought about run- off on “a listening tour” to be sure if he ran, there with the extra money chose to represent them reminder of Vice President ning against Senator Albert of Tennessee to see what would be more than ade- raised, a notion that ran- in the U. S. Senate came ’s term of office. Gore. Clement decided to reaction Democrats had quate financial and popular kled the Kingsport News, from different political The incumbent, Harlan wait and made a political to his possible candida- support for his campaign. who snapped in an edito- backgrounds. Tennessee’s Mathews, did not run. Bob comeback in 1962, win- cy for the Senate. Bass Moving on to Memphis to rial, Clement was spending longest serving sena- Corker had been mayor of ning a third term as gover- started his tour in West take the political pulse of the money “for increased tor, Kenneth McKellar, Chattanooga before being nor. Several months into Tennessee and immediate- the community, Ross Bass pay for school teachers, to had been a congress- elected to the U. S. Senate. his term of office, Senator ly reported he liked what again stressed his moder- build technical and voca- man before defeating an Since Tennessee began Estes Kefauver unex- he was hearing. “Up to this ation. “I am neither liber- tional schools, expand the incumbent senator and two popularly electing U.S. pectedly died. Clement point,” the Congressman al nor conservative in the mental health program, former governors to get to senators in 1916, only one appointed Herbert “Hub” said, “I’m still encouraged common vernacular,” he give prison guards more the Senate. John Knight former governor has made Walters to fill the vacan- by the response I’ve had said. Bass certainly sound- pay and shorter hours, build Shields had been Chief it to the United States cy. Seventy-one years from people interested in ed like a conservative as and improve more roads Justice of the Tennessee Senate: . old, few thought Walters electing a U. S. senator he touted a tax cut pro- and all the other things that Supreme Court and his Since Tennesseans could would run in the 1964 in 1964.” While visiting posed by President John F. the LEGISLATURE said the successor, Lawrence D. cast ballots and select their special election to serve Jackson, Tennessee, Bass Kennedy’s administration. money would go for.” The Tyson had been elect- own senators, they seem the two years remaining was careful to say should Bass, a member of the Kingsport News sniffed, ed to no higher office to have preferred promot- on Kefauver’s term. Most he run for the Senate, it House Ways and Means “However, these are state than representative in ing congressmen to the U. believed Walters would was not against any par- Committee, also took the matters and do not con- the Tennessee House of S. Senate. serve as a placeholder ticular person, but rather opportunity to oblique- cern U. S. senators.” Representatives, albeit In 1934, former gover- while Clement sought elec- “to win the race.” “I think ly criticize the state tax With Nancy Kefauver’s he had served as Speaker nor Ben W. Hooper tried tion to the United States the major issues for the increases imposed by the definitive statement she of the House. William E. for a second time to defeat Senate. Congressman Senate seat held by the Clement administration. “I would not be a candidate, Brock was a successful Kenneth D. McKellar. Ross Bass had served in late Sen. Estes Kefauver am happy we will be able to Congressman Ross Bass businessman; Hooper joined forces with Congress for ten years and will be experience in the give sizable tax relief at the quickly put out a statement had a long career in the Lewis Pope, who had bolted made the decision to seek House and the political national level to ease the of his own praising the sen- House of Representatives the Democratic Party and the Democratic nomina- philosophy of the candi- burden of increased state ator’s widow. “I believe now before being elected to the ran as an Independent in tion. Frank Clement had date,” Bass said, which taxes in recent months,” with this doubt removed Senate in 1930. Nathan the general election. Twice every reason to feel con- also happened to empha- Bass told reporters. The among Sen. Kefauver’s L. Bachman, a former jus- elected governor by a com- fident that he could easily size his own political expe- congressman had hurried friends that a decision on tice of the Tennessee bine of Republicans and win the nomination; Bass rience to the detriment back to Washington, D.C. to a candidate may come at Supreme Court, was Independent Democrats had never been elected to of that of Frank Clement. take part in the final delib- an early date,” Bass said. appointed to serve follow- known as “fusionists”, statewide office or run out- Bass opined the people of erations of the Ways and For a few days the ing Cordell Hull’s resigna- Hooper may have hoped side his own congressional Tennessee likely wanted Means Committee on the prospective candida- tion from the Senate to lightning would strike again. district. Clement had been “the Bass philosophy.” tax cut bill. cy of Senator Kefauver’s become President Franklin McKellar was too person- elected governor three Thought to be slightly Within a month of widow, Nancy, caught fire. Roosevelt’s Secretary of ally popular and too well times, winning both the pri- more liberal than Clement, Senator Estes Kefauver’s Speculation ran rampant State. Bachman won two entrenched and crushed mary and general elections Bass tried to define his death and weeks after Mrs. Kefauver might run elections before dying of a Hooper, effectively extin- six times. Frank Clement political philosophy. “I Congressman Ross Bass for the senatorial nomina- heart attack a few months guishing his political career. had never lost an election. don’t conform to political begin his “listening tour” tion until the feisty redhead into his first full six-year Former governor Prentice Frank Clement also had the ideologies,” Bass insist- there were troubling put a stop to it. term. George L. Berry Cooper had flirted with the extra-added advantage of ed. “I call myself a good signs for Governor Frank had never been elected to idea of running for the U. heading a state adminis- Democrat and vote for the anything and was a labor S. Senate several times tration, rich in patronage best interest of my people. 2014 Honda Pilot EX-L Extra Clean, Loaded $14,550 leader when Governor and finally made the race and appointees who would I don’t vote for the people 2018 Nissan Sentra Local Trade, 1 Owner $10,990 Gordon Browning appoint- in 1958, opposing Senator coalescence behind his of Mississippi or Alabama 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SL Leather, Roof, Clean! ed him to serve until the Albert Gore. Cooper had candidacy. Clement looked nor do I vote for those in $11,990 next election following the originally campaigned to to be quite a formidable New York or New Jersey.” 2016 Ford Expedition Platinum 4X4, Extra Clean death of Nathan Bachman. win back the governorship, candidate. $35,900 Berry was defeated by Tom but eventually switched to Initially, Clement held Local Trade Stewart in a 1938 spe- the Senate race. Despite back as there was intense 2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring $10,990 AWD cial election; Stewart had a well-funded and orga- speculation former gover- 2017 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited $26,500 been a local district attor- nized campaign, Cooper nor would Also take advantage of our Quicklane Tire ney before being elected to lost decisively. be a candidate for the late and Auto Center - No Appointment Needed! the Senate. 1952 was the year Estes Kefauver’s seat. During these di cult Tom Stewart lost to the old order went out in Once upon a time, Clement times, join us on Congressman Estes Tennessee; Congressman and Ellington had been Kefauver in 1948 and Albert Gore defeated close; indeed, Ellington Facebook Live every McKellar, old and frail, Senator K. D. McKellar and had succeeded Clement Sunday at 11 a.m. finally was toppled by thirty-two year old Frank as governor in 1959 3320 New Beverly Church Congressman Albert Gore G. Clement beat veteran after having served as Road, Knoxville, Tennessee in 1952. Kefauver died in Governor Gordon Browning. Clement’s Commissioner 37918 office and his death sparked Two years later, Clement of Agriculture for the better Rev. Eddie Sawyer, Pastor two of the hardest fought became the first governor part of six years. Yet there [email protected] Democratic primaries in to win a four-year term, was good reason to believe 865-546-0001 Tennessee’s history, with once again easily turning whatever friendship there www.NewBeverly.or PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus May 18, 2020 Betty Sharp, Community Leader They first appeared in my column crochet caps for chemo patients who served as principal at Gibbs on the front page of The Focus, and newborns. Their volunteer High School as well as Central High September 10, 2012, “Volunteers work expanded to cousin John Rice School. of Time and Talent.” In their retire- Irwin’s Museum of Appalachia where Our father went to school with ment, Betty and Clayton Sharp ded- Clayton worked as a blacksmith. Clayton and Betty; my brother and I icated endless hours to a number The Sharps were active members went to school with their sons, Rancy of worthwhile causes in the Gibbs of Clapps Chapel United Methodist and Monty. We lost Betty in October Community and far beyond. Church and often visited the sick and 2019, and the Gibbs Community lost In 2012, they were among the shut-ins as long as their health would a great friend. Even in later years Senior Stars honored for their volun- allow. after being a teacher, Betty was a teer work by Covenant Health. For Betty worked for 32 years in the great role model. Her volunteer spirit By Ralphine Major years, the Sharps did volunteer work Knox County School System, follow- and the work she did to help others ralphine3@yahoo. com at St. Mary’s Medical Center (now ing in her father’s footsteps. Focus leaves us with such a wonderful Picture of Betty Sharp as a third- closed) and Tennova Residential readers may remember Professor example of the many ways we can grade teacher at Gibbs Elementary Hospice. Betty used her talents to H. G. Loy, often called “Prof Loy,” be a light in the lives of others. School, The Eagle Yearbook, 1968. Only thing we can’t catch is a break How’s it going? a breakout of necks and jaws were swol- anti-vaxxers asserted their Planning Are you at wit’s sores that looked len. The whole body ached rights to not immunize their end? Have you terrible. Parents as a fever spiked. Staying children. The spread of had enough tried to soothe in bed was about the only measles is now real again. family time? Is little ones with thing to do. Normally active Shouldn’t anti-vaxxers’ Cont.Commission from page 1 But this is kind of a narrow teaching your oatmeal baths, children just lay around rights not to immunize their be submitted. piece of property. Unless children going creams, and feeling lousy until the virus children end when they Beeler Farms Subdivision we start telling people on well? I know the even fans. In ran its course. Adults who infringe upon others’ rights is on the east side of Beeler the front end ‘this is what answer to most some instances, contracted the disease to protect their children? Road, south of Emory Road we expect, then we’re not of these ques- the sores disap- were even more at risk, So, here we are with in Commission District gonna approve you,’ then tions but thought By Joe Rector peared but left some dying from severe a coronavirus sweeping 8. DK Development LLC [email protected] I think otherwise this is I’d spark emo- scars that were cases. through the country. We wants to develop 44 resi- good.” tions just a bit. constant reminder of the Measles sailed through old people are serious- dential lots; the sought- An out-of-use school I saw an article the other disease. children like wildfire back ly at risk, but so are all after zoning status is PR owned by Jim English sits day that talked about us All of us Baby Boomers in our younger years. The age groups. Over a mil- (Planned Residential). The at 4333 Galbraith School Baby Boomers. It said that received a smallpox vacci- three-day measles wasn’t lion cases with more than current use is resident and Road, adjacent to South- we started out our lives nation. Some nurse came such a bad thing. A rash 80,000 deaths have been vacant. Danny Kirby spoke Doyle Middle School. Logan with the fear of polio and in and jabbed a needle appeared but was mild reported. Folks are itching for Beeler. Higgins wants to turn the the crippling effects that in the upper arm several and lasted only a short to return to normal, but “We addressed the envi- place into something that came with it. Now that we’re times. The place scabbed time. The hard measles that just can’t happen now. ronmental design prob- will enhance the area’s cul- in the later years, we’re the over and eventually healed. laid children low. Fever, If it does, the second wave lems,” he said “We think tural diversity. The zoning “at-risk” group most likely Look at many old folks’ eye redness, and fatigue of the virus will hit, and all we’ve done the right thing is Single-Family Residential to die from Covid-19. Some arms, and you’ll see a scar were symptoms. However, of us will be locked down for a sufficient number Neighborhood; the pro- might whine that it seems from that vaccination. pneumonia and enceph- again. of lots. We set aside a posed use is “adaptive our generation just can’t Some were twisted circles alitis also could hit. The We Baby Boomers have common area.” reuse.” catch a break. The truth while others looked more problem was that most a responsibility once again According to Kirby, the Higgins sees a time when is that we old people have like craters. No one ques- people didn’t know they to lead the way. We must city engineering depart- the building will be home to, always faced some kind of tioned receiving the pre- had the virus until the rash practice “social distanc- ment decided during the among other things, artist disease that could take us vention; children who came appeared. ing” and the use of masks review process that side- studios, an art gallery, and out rather quickly. to school without one were Thanks to science, the and gloves when we must walks aren’t necessary for maybe a day-care center, Although the chicken lined up and given the vac- MMR (measles, mumps, go out. We’ve been through the neighborhood. Kevin as well as residential and pox wasn’t so dangerous, it cinations so that they could and rubella) vaccine the virus wars all our lives; Murphy, speaking for the commercial uses. proved to be an extremely stay in school. became available, and it let’s make sure we do the opposition, disagreed. “The idea is that it will be miserable sickness for chil- Mumps hit us as well. wiped out the disease for right things so that younger “You want sidewalks,” mixed-use,” said Higgins. dren. A fever accompanied Throats were sore, and the most part, at least until folks follow and learn well. he said. “You never know “There’s parking; there’s when someone might be access to streets. It’s a killed in a pedestrian acci- dent. It has happened in 20,000 square-foot build- Knox County.” ing with a lot of different Another issue for the architectural types in it. I project was what ameni- think it would really lend ties (clubhouse, pools, rec- itself to a mixed-use type reational facilities, etc.) the of use.” developers would build. Commissioner Janice Kirby wasn’t inclined to Tocher was all for the plan, include many. A discus- partly because of its prox- sion ensued among the imity to her house. “This commissioners about their is in my neighborhood,” value. Commissioner Scott she said. “Anything done Smith sided with Kirby. with that property would “I think this subdivision be very nice in my opin- looks fine,” he said. “A lot ion. And I appreciate your of money was spent on involvement.” this plan based on what Higgins also wants the the developer felt like he location to become a wanted. If we’re gonna Wildlife Habitat Certified say every subdivision has member. to have a pass to a park, The next planning meet- we ought to just say that. ing is scheduled to take All these things are nice. place online on June 11.

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Mary Austin Slate, West’s female Student-Athlete of the Year, overcame injuries to help Lady Rebels advance to Sub-State her senior season. Alex Magnuson is West High’s male Student-Athlete of the Year. Slate helps return West to volleyball glory days By Steve Williams Coach Jessica Lee. captured the title, but Slate had career at West. captain the past two seasons. West High School’s volleyball Mary Austin, West’s female a strong third set. “Alex is an outstanding young program turned back the clock Student-Athlete of the Year, didn’t “Mary Austin’s attitude and Magnuson was top man,” said West Coach Alex last season and Mary Austin stop there either. energetic personality is some- scorer and captain in Walls. “He is a natural leader Slate had a lot to do with it. “She overcame a back injury thing that every coach hopes for on and off the field, especially Slate, a four-year starter on the and broken finger in her senior to build a team around,” summed soccer through his work ethic. varsity team, was “a huge factor season and helped the team up Coach Lee. Soccer standout Alex Magnu- “Alex also is the type of student- in transforming the team from a advance even further with a Slate was team captain for two son is West High’s male Student- 10-win season as a freshman to Region 2-AAA runner-up showing, years, team co-MVP as a junior Athlete of the Year. athlete teachers and coaches a regular season district champi- which earned a trip to the Sub- and All-District 4-AAA two years. Magnuson was a four-year var- love to have around, because of onship and district tournament State,” continued Lee. Mary Austin also was a high sity player and three-year starter their positive influence on others. runner-up finish as a junior for the In the Region 2-AAA finals jumper for both the indoor and for the Rebels. He was the lead- West High is proud to have Alex first time in 30 years,” said Head at Oak Ridge last fall, Farragut outdoor track teams in her prep ing goal scorer and voted team Magnuson represent them.” Davenport was picture-perfect for Lady Falcons By Steve Williams softball games this season due to the coronavirus pan- Gayza Davenport made demic and Davenport, the quite an impression early in team’s third baseman, got her softball career at Fulton the Lady Falcons’ only hit in a High. 12-0 loss to Central on March “From the first time I 11. watched Gayza step on the “I had Gayza for creative field and hit two home runs writing and I know her from against Central as a fresh- taking pictures,” said Brown. man, I knew she was special,” “I usually follow Fulton soft- said Christy Brown, a teach- ball because it’s my favorite er at Fulton who also takes Gayza Davenport is Ful- sport, so even when I wasn’t photos for the school’s year- ton’s female Student-Athlete taking pictures, I was watch- book. of the Year. Softball coach ing her play.” “I have definitely enjoyed Brian Cochran said, “She Brian Cochran was in his watching her play throughout has such a passion to be the first season as Fulton’s head her high school career, and best at what she does.” softball coach this year and I have no doubt that she will knew he had a prize in Dav- succeed in every endeavor enport. she pursues because of her passion, drive “Gayza is a great kid,” he said. “She is a and leadership skills in the classroom and multi-sport athlete and an excellent student. on the field,” said Brown. She has such a passion to be the best at Davenport, who also played volleyball for what she does.” PHOTO BY CHRISTY BROWN the Lady Falcons, was named the FHS female Coach Cochran was impressed with Dav- Gayza Davenport strikes a perfect defensive position at third base in a Fulton soft- Student-Athlete of the Year for 2019-20. enport’s “ambition and hard work” along with ball game. Fulton (1-1) only got to play a couple of Continued on page 2

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Phillips Davenport was picture- resigns as perfect for Lady Falcons Cont. from page 1 in town but no one with Austin-East the drive she has to be the a bigger heart,” tweeted best student-athlete she Fulton Coach Jody Wright can be. in April. football coach “A lot of her teammates Lacey was a two-time All- By Ken Lay look up to her as a leader,” State player and TSSAA Mr. he added. “This school will Basketball finalist this past He rebuilt the football program at his alma miss her deeply.” season plus a two-time mater but on Monday, May 11, Austin-East foot- Player of the Year in Dis- ball coach Jeff Phillips resigned his post. Fulton male trict 4-AA and an All-Region He posted a video on Twitter announcing his honoree is a 2-AA honoree three years. decision. He helped lead the Fal- He said that he and his wife are relocating to basketball gem Georgia to pursue other career opportunities. Edward Lacey is Fulton cons to the state finals in “I’m making it all official. I’ll be resigning as the High’s male Student-Ath- 2018 and 2019. head football coach at Austin-East High School,” lete of the Year. “What a great career for Phillips said in the video. “Me and my wife will be The exciting 5-8 point this young man,” added actually moving on to Georgia for a new oppor- guard leaves Fulton as the Coach Wright. tunity and I’m excited about that. second leading scorer in Lacey reportedly will play During his time as head coach of the Road- school history with 1,804 at Scotland Campus Sports runners, football was a family affair for Phillips. points. prep school in Chambers- “My wife and my mom worked in the conces- “Lots of bigger players burg, Pa., next season. sion stand and didn’t see a home game during my seven seasons,” said Phillips who played on Fulton point guard Edward Lacey stops on a dime in a a state championship team and graduated from game against Scott High this season. Photo by Christy Austin-East in 2003. Brown/Fulton Yearbook Staff. He returned home to be the football coach a decade later after the Roadrunners were coming off a losing season. The early days for him were hard as the Road- Lyons named girls soccer coach at Farragut High runners won just three games in his first two By Ken Lay “We played against the “It takes someone special over one of Knoxville’s top seasons in 2013 and 2014. Under his guidance, big teams then. We played to want to coach.” programs and she said that the team went 1-9 in his first season and won Soccer has almost always against Lenoir City (Christian With the Lady Admirals, she’s already received sup- just two games in his second campaign. been a part of life for Kristen Academy of Knoxville and Lyons inherits a program rich port from the school’s admin- In 2015, the Roadrunners went 9-3 before Lyons and now, she’s bringing Chattanooga Christian.” in tradition and she’s well istration and athletic director losing to Hampton in the second round of the her love of the game to Farra- After high school, Lyons aware of the expectations for Donald Dodgen. Class 2A Playoffs.” gut High School. took her game to Athens and the program that has fallen “I’ve spoken to Mr. Dodgen, But he leaves Austin-East with a 52-33 over- “There’s not a day that goes Tennessee Wesleyan, where on hard times recently. and we have our conditioning all record and five consecutive playoff appear- by that I’m not out kicking a she played for four years and “When I played club soccer, program in place,” she said. ances. ball with my kids,” said Lyons, was a starting defender, play- we played teams from Tri- Lyons’ most challenging “I think our program is in a great state,” Phil- who was tapped to replace ing right back. Cities to Chattanooga,” she opponent out of the gate may lips said. “I just want to thank you guys for all Drew Payne as coach of the After college, she returned said. “And you could always be the Coronavirus pandemic the support, past and present. Lady Admirals recently. “I to Roane County to coach the tell which girls were the Far- that prematurely ended the “You guys mean the world to me for all the started playing soccer when I Lady Jackets. ragut girls. You always knew academic year and all school effort you guys put in. Good luck to everybody was nine. I played rec soccer “Soccer has just been that which ones they were. activities for the immediate and Go Roadrunners.” and then I played club soccer one thing that it seems has “I’ve played against girls future. After the first two seasons, Phillips restored and I played middle school always been a part of my life,” from Farragut and they’ve Lyons is part of a soccer the Roadrunners to past gridiron glory. He soccer in Kingston and then I Lyons said. “As a coach, you always had a good program. I family. Her husband, Ste- guided them to the Class 2A State Semifinals played for four years at Kings- see players who get burned did notice that they had fallen phen, is Carson-Newman in 2016. In each of the last three seasons, Aus- ton High School, and then my out and they say that they off the radar a little bit in the University’s men’s coach. The tin-East has reached the Class 3A State Quar- senior year, we made it to the don’t want to play after high last couple of years.” couple has two children. Eva terfinals. Class A/AA State Tournament. school or after college. Lyons is anxious to take is four and Leo is three.

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Max Smith has worked at multiple youth football Webb School camps over the past four By Steve Williams years, but for his senior Capstone Project at Chris- Seniors Michael McClam- tian Academy of Knoxville, roch and Audrey Yoon were he took that extracurricu- named Webb School’s lar activity to another level. male and female Student- Smith coordinated, Athletes of the Year for the organized and ran a week- 2019-20 school year. long youth football camp McClamroch stood out in that attracted more than swimming for the Spartans, 50 campers (first grade while Yoon made her mark through eighth grade). on the tennis court during It’s safe to say Smith, her high school career. CAK’s male Student-Ath- Both will continue to Michael McClamroch lete of the Year and winner compete in their sports on signed to swim collegiately of the school’s annual War- the collegiate level, with at the University of Notre rior Award, made a good Michael signing with Notre Dame where he will attend impression on his young Dame and Audrey head- in the fall. campers. ing to Claremont-McKenna “Absolutely,” confirmed College, a NCAA Division III CAK Coach Travis Mozingo. member that is located in “He’s a role model, wheth- Claremont, Calif. er he’s wearing football According to Matt Mac- pads or not.” donald, Head of Upper Max’s bio sparkles with School at Webb, McClam- his achievements and roch was first-team All- actions on and off the State in the 50 freestyle field during his high school this year and a four-time career. state finalist in the 50 and Highlights include being 100 freestyle events over team captain and a Divi- the past two seasons. sion II-AA All-State line- A KISL (City) champion Audrey Yoon of Webb was backer in 2019. He led also this year, Michael was the Division II-A state sin- Knox County in tackles as a two-time team captain for gles champion in tennis in CAK improved from 3-8 to the Webb team, the MVP 2019. 8-3 in a year’s time and and the Spartan award qualified for the playoffs. The Warriors’ linebacker had a nose for the ball and led all of Knox County in tackles winner. Smith also earned a spot during the 2019 season. Yoon sparkled on the was a leader on CMA’s on The Knoxville Focus / courts her junior season girls bowling team, while Coaches’ All-Knox County In academics, Max had in 2019, going undefeated Brown, a freshman, ran on first team as he made 147 an overall GPA of 3.84. en route to the TSSAA Divi- the Wolves’ cross country total tackles. He also con- Smith also was a Young sion II-A singles champion- team. tributed significantly as a Life and Blue Crew (CAK ship. She may have repeat- “Savannah demon- wide receiver and on spe- Pep Club) member and ed this year, if not for the strates leadership skills cial teams. is an active member of coronavirus pandemic that on and off the lanes,” said In addition to football, Central Baptist Church in forced cancellation of the Hawn. “She is captain of Max played on the lacrosse Bearden. Spring Fling state champi- the team and takes initia- team at CAK. He signed to play foot- onships. tive to work with under- “What’s more impres- ball for Wheaton College Audrey also earned the classmen on their bowling sive than Max’s athletic in Chicago and will major Spartan award, according form and etiquette. ability is his character, his in Business. to Webb Athletic Director “We are very excited to leadership and his work David Meske. see her leadership skills ethic,” said Coach Mozin- Mozingo is a grow when she is a senior go. “These qualifications ‘perfect example’ next year.” Lyons named girls soccer coach at Farragut High set him apart in our locker Price and Brown Hawn also noted Price of Warrior Award Mackenna Mozingo puts up a shot down low for the Lady over one of Knoxville’s toproom and provided the are CMA’s placed in the top 15 in the programs and she said thatteam with a much needed recipient Warriors. Even through the adversity of a career end- District 4 standings with an she’s already received sup-role model. Max leads Mackenna Mozingo, ing basketball injury this season, Head Coach Abby Wil- selections average of 122 and a high port from the school’s admin-through his actions, and Christian Academy of liams said Mackenna was “the solid rock for her team- Executive Principal and game score of 165 this istration and athletic directorthat is something that his Knoxville’s female Stu- m a t e s .” Athletic Director Leanne season. Donald Dodgen. coaches and teammates dent-Athlete of the Year, is Hawn sent in Savannah “Congratulations, Tanner, “I’ve spoken to Mr. Dodgen,recognized about him. the 2019-20 recipient of school’s Assistant Athlet- a career ending injury (in Price and Tanner Brown as for earning the male athlete and we have our conditioning “I can say with confi- the school’s prestigious ic Director and girls head basketball), she was the Career Magnet Academy’s of the year for CMA 2019- program in place,” she said. dence that in my 19 years Warrior Award, which is basketball coach. solid rock for her team- female and male Student- 20,” added Hawn. “We look Lyons’ most challengingof coaching, I’ve coached presented annually to a Mozingo was a three- mates. Athletes of the Year. forward to watching you opponent out of the gate mayvery few athletes that have senior. sport athlete and com- “I couldn’t imagine a Price, a junior and continue to grow as both be the Coronavirus pandemicthe integrity and athleti- “When you think about peted in soccer, basket- more deserving young lady dually enrolled at Pellis- an athlete and a leader in that prematurely ended thecism of Max Smith. It was the Warrior Award, it ball and track for the Lady than Mackenna to repre- sippi Community College, the years to come!” academic year and all schoolan absolute joy to watch embodies a student- ath- Warriors. sent CAK and this award.” activities for the immediatehim grow from a skinny lete who leads not only “She has been a leader Mozingo had a 4.05 GPA future. 125-pound freshman into athletically, but spiritually, both on and off the field and was a member of the Lyons is part of a soccera 175-pound team cap- academically, socially and and court, and compet- National Honor Society View the entire paper family. Her husband, Ste-tain. Max was never out- emotionally, and Macken- ed at the top level in each and Mu Alpha Theta (Math phen, is Carson-Newmanworked in my years of na is a perfect example of her respective sports honor society). She plans online at University’s men’s coach. Thebeing his coach. This char- of a student-athlete who during her tenure at CAK,” to continue her education couple has two children. Evaacter trait will take him far leads in all of these areas,” added Williams. “Even at the University of Tennes- www.knoxfocus.com is four and Leo is three. in his future endeavors.” said Abby Williams, the through the adversity of see.

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Spring Fling 2020 and SHINING THE BRIGHTEST IN what could have happened TRYING TIMES By Steve Williams GCA’s Geer hopes to catch At first Gibbs High Coach Carol Mitchell on at the next level didn’t seem to want to By Steve Williams talk about it. Mitchell, the state’s Jalen Geer, Grace Chris- winningest high school tian Academy’s male Stu- softball coach, was dent-Athlete of the Year, is asked if she could extending his football game speculate on what Knox beyond high school. County teams had a good GCA Head Coach Rusty chance of playing for a Bradley reported the Rams’ state championship had wide receiver “is attending the annual TSSAA Spring Palmetto Prep in South Car- Fling been held this year. olina for one year” in hopes Jalen Geer is Grace Christian Academy’s male Student- “No clue,” replied of earning a college schol- Athlete of the Year and Chloe Duggins is GCA’s female Mitchell via email last arship. Student-Athlete of the Year. week. “Jalen is a great young What about Gibbs? Do man that has a bright future you think you had a state in football,” said Bradley. he appeared to take great and was named to the Divi- title caliber team? “The work that he has put joy in competing with his sion II District 1-A all-tour- Same reply: “No clue.” in to make himself a better teammates, and simply nament team. It was understandable player has been inspiring playing the game. He will “Chloe did everything for Mitchell didn’t have much to see. I am proud of his be missed.” our basketball team on and to say. She’s been going accomplishments on the off the court,” said Coach to the Spring Fling about field. I am even more proud Duggins’ Justin Boatman. “She’s a every year as Gibbs’ of the young man I have determination great role model for the coach since it started in Bearden High goalkeeper Holden Giesecke soars above watched him become.” school and community.” the mid-1990s. Station Camp players to make a play in the Bulldogs’ 4-2 Geer, who currently is stood out Duggins also played on But the coronavirus Class AAA state championship win at the 2019 Spring listed at 6-5, 205 pounds, Chloe Duggins’ resolve the soccer team. pandemic halted her Fling. Giesecke was back on the team this season, but the had 982 yards in receiving and hustle on the basket- “Chloe was new to Lady Eagles’ regular Bulldogs were denied another possible title shot by the and nine touchdown catch- ball floor this past season soccer this season,” said season in March as well coronavirus pandemic. es for the Rams last fall and was impressive. Coach Isaac Brooks, “but as all other spring sports was named to the Tennes- “It has been a joy to she made an immediate teams and athletes in see Sports Writers Asso- watch Chloe compete impact on our program. the state, and the Spring the season. What a lot of TOMMY PHARR, veteran ciation’s Division II-AA All- throughout high school,” She is extremely intelligent, Fling was officially people don’t know is we CAK baseball head State team. He also earned said Grace Christian Upper hardworking, tough and an cancelled April 15. had two junior pitchers coach: “I think in our a first-team berth on The School Principal Tim Hol- amazing teammate. She Under normal returning that are as good division Grace Christian Knoxville Focus / Coaches’ land. “She mixes grit with is an absolutely incredible conditions, the region or better than what most would’ve had a great All-Knox County team. skill and great teamwork. individual.” playoffs and Sub-States teams had returning. shot this year to make Jalen also was All-District This year, she pushed Duggins stood out in the in baseball and softball We were a solid team the state tournament in basketball and compet- through an injury most classroom too and graduat- would have been played coming into the season; and I think we would’ve ed in track and field at GCA. of the basketball season ed Summa Cum Laude and last week, Mitchell noted. with pitching, defense, had a shot. In academics, he scored with incredible determina- is a member of the National “I would like to think and a hitting lineup that “Farragut had five to 27 on the ACT and had a tion. She will certainly be Honor Society and Spanish that we would be playing had the potential to be six Division 1 pitchers 3.4 GPA. missed.” National Honor Society.” in those games and really good in positions so I thought they would “Jalen is a talented young That type of play con- “Our award winners will earning the right to go one through nine. have had a great shot in man who stood out in both tributed to Duggins being be posted in a slide show play in the Spring Fling,” “Out of District 3-AAA, Class AAA. I wasn’t sure football and basketball,” selected GCA’s female Stu- on our website Athletic she said. barring any upsets, I who the best Class AA said Tim Holland, GCA dent-Athlete of the Year. Page and via social media,” The 2020 Spring Fling believe Powell and Halls and A teams are in our Upper School principal. “A The senior guard finished said Athletic Director Gene was originally scheduled would have once again area, but we usually have humble student-athlete, her senior campaign strong Baker. this week (May 19-22), come out of our district,” some that get out.” with state champions continued Inman. “Halls crowned in baseball, had a good defense and RYAN RADCLIFFE, softball, boys soccer, a good hitting lineup. Bearden soccer coach, tennis and track and Their only question was who’s Bulldogs captured field. pitching. the Class AAA state “There are so many “In District 4-AAA, title last season, said: things that go into Farragut and Heritage “I would definitely like winning a championship,” were probably the to think we had another said Mitchell. “Obviously, most talented teams. shot this year of making a talent first and foremost, Farragut had one of the deep run into the Spring but there are other most athletic teams in Fling. I think you would’ve things, like attitude, Knoxville. I just don’t seen a battle with us, leadership, team know if their pitching was Maryville, Farragut and chemistry and injuries to good enough without the even Knox West to get A new high effi ciency heating & cooling system name a few. We definitely injured (Avery) Flatford out of this area and make can be more affordable than you think with have winning the state (shoulder surgery) on the it to Murfreesboro.” NO MONEY DOWN & LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS on our goal list every mound. through the TVA eScore Program. year as a team and each “In Class AA, I’m sure BACK FOR MORE: Are you interested in reducing your can get significant energy savings. season that’s what we Gibbs would’ve made a Webb’s Audrey Yoon was energy consumption by as much as Trane introduces the XV20i heating are ultimately playing to run in the post-season. eyeing a second Division 40%? Well, the most effective way to and cooling system with a 12-year do.” King’s Academy with II-A tennis title and L&N’s make that happen might come as compressor warranty. It is, simply put, (Kaylan) Cole (UT signee) Evan Carr had title hopes some surprise to you. It has nothing to one of the most energy efficient, do with your car, or your light bulbs, environmentally friendly heating and JEFF INMAN, Powell on the mound would after being the Class or any household appliance that you cooling systems available. Contact softball coach, said: “I compete against anyone. Small tennis runner-up might be thinking of ... getting a more LB Chase Mechanical to learn more sure would’ve liked to “I really felt good about in 2019. Track and field energy efficient heating & cooling about how you can dramatically see how it all played our team. Chemistry also had several local system is one of the best ways you reduce your heating costs today. out. When Allison Farr was good and we had athletes looking for more Expect more from your independent Trane dealer. graduated last year, we the potential to make a gold. sort of were flying under strong run at it.” (865) 428-4824 the radar coming into www.lbchase.com May 18, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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at Stanford University’s of FaceBook in his book S stands for a sense of prevent overwhelming the Hoover Institute and often Zucked. The prose in this Sadness and I for a loss healthcare system. Now, as pens essays in the Amer- book is unlike professor of interest. Either of these we enter the third month of ican Spectator. I chal- Hanson’s, but McNamee’s must be present daily for lockdown, the mission has lenge the open minded to inside the business warn- at least two weeks before changed to safety and cure, “google” Dr. Hanson and ings of big tech are rele- considering clinical depres- but it is becoming increas- consider his thoughts on vant—though crass. Only a sion. Then you must have ingly clear that filthy poli- current events and politics. fool would trust the leader- at least four other symp- tics to destroy Trump are in In this instance I use the ship class Washington DC. toms such as feeling Guilty play. First it was Russians term “google” as a verb I am fortunate to have (down on yourself), loss and the Mueller probe. instead of the name of a The Knoxville Focus and of Energy, problems Con- Then it was the Ukrainian giant multinational corpo- this column where I can centrating, loss of Appe- telephone call preceded ration and its most com- ventilate. Dr. Hanson has tite, Psychomotor depres- by the Kavanagh fiasco, monly used search engine. the national stage. I’m sion (looking sad) and lastly Stormy Daniels and Avana- Ventilation Instead, I now use the happy to remain an aver- Sleep problems or Suicide ti. Now COVID-19 is being The Right Reverend historian and writer Victor search engine DuckDuck- age fish in a small pond. thoughts. My point is not to used as a Trojan Horse. Martin Luther King’s Davis Hanson.” After years Go because it does not Recently, I was discuss- make doctors of my read- Irrationality, insanity and famous words, “Free at of deflecting compliments track my Internet search- ing ventilation with a friend ers, but to make you more fear have become the new last, free at last…” popped with self-deprecation, I’ve es and then sell the data. who has a depressed family sensitive to others around norms. The media, the into my mind last week as finally learned to just accept My iPhone offers sever- member. I have previously you. experts and the models I severed my connection gifts when they come. So, I al search engines to aid written about depression, Somewhere I learned have been repeated- with Facebook. said, “Wow, and thank you researching issues. Go to but it is such a common that organizing thoughts ly wrong, but wildly suc- For years I enjoyed pic- for such high praise.” As settings, then web browser malady some facets bear and then voicing or writ- cessful at manipulating tures of my friends and my readers know I collect Safari, then choose among repeating. Many are reluc- ing them in a journal helps the American people and their families, memories quotations. So, to support four search engines. I’m tant to discuss their sad- clarify and lighten sad- destroying the economy and conversations, as well my response to a sincere sure androids and Micro- ness with others, often ness. The exercise of writ- and dreams. I’ve been as the occasional interest and wonderful compliment, soft desktops have similar leading to further isolation. ing or discussing feelings in schoolyard fights and piece. But unfortunately, I quote Ebenezer Scrooge options. With a heart attack you can with a doctor, friend or knocked to the ground. It’s Facebook has become a who advised, “When happi- These days it is nec- say “My heart is sick.” Sim- minister act as a cathar- hard to get up when the platform of advertising, dis- ness shows up, always give essary to do your own ilarly, if your stomach is sis for the psyche, and you bully stands over you with information and prejudiced him a good seat.” research. I believe we’ve upset or you have a back- miraculously feel better. his foot on your chest. But deselection of thought. The If you don’t know Dr. all become too trusting ache, it often seems dif- This is why psychothera- we must get up or we are final straw was the selec- Hanson and his work, you of “experts,” technology ferent than admitting your py is an important compo- already dead. tion of leftist professor should. He is an American and certainly the leader- mind is suffering from nent of depression treat- The classic options in a Pamela Karlan to Zuck- classicist, military histori- ship class. The CDC, Dr. depression. It’s harder to ment often supplemented street fight are fight, flight erberg’s new “oversight an, columnist and Califor- Fauci and Dr. Birx should accept that the essence of by antidepressant medi- or surrender your princi- board of hate speech and nia farmer. He has, so to not have trusted the Chi- your being is ill. cations which help restore ples. I will not surrender harassment,” where 75% speak, walked the walk nese communists and I have treated hundreds balance to brain chemistry. and there’s nowhere to of board members are non- and has earned the right their lackeys at the World of people with depression. I enjoy the creative pro- run. Therefore, I will con- American. I will no longer to talk the talk. The pro- Health Organization, whose Often, primary care doc- cess of writing which helps tinue the fight. Join me. It’s participate in the mone- fessor’s prose is beauti- assertion that the Wuhan tors are the first practitio- me clarify my thoughts time to show the courage of tization of Zuckerberg’s ful and his logic sound. I virus couldn’t be transmit- ners a patient sees. There and feelings. This avenue brave Americans who stood biased, multinational cor- love how Hanson sprinkles ted from person to person. are no diagnostic tests of ventilation is better than up to adversity and gave us poration. his essays with insightful My distrust of big tech for depression, but many screaming when progres- the freedom to say “No!” to Recently, a friend paid vignettes from ancient his- and Mark Zuckerberg was diagnostic clues. I still use sive Democrats continue to political bullies and tyrants. me a very high compli- tory, yet his examples are intensified after reading the mnemonic SIGECAPS, change the rules for open- ment saying, “Jim, you never tedious. tech wizard Roger MaNa- though there are many ing up America. We put the You may email Dr. Ferguson are the local equivalent of Currently he’s a scholar mee’s scathing critique other screening modalities. country on life support to at [email protected]

Christianity Lite or Christianity Light? In John 9 we find Christian doesn’t man who is supposed to be top to bottom after Jesus grown up; he can speak We can see how it cripples out about a blind mean life sudden- blind comes back seeing. died. The religious leaders for himself.” What should our understanding and sti- man’s friendship ly becomes easy. The man who is supposed can’t take it. The leaders be the greatest day of fles our love. with Christ and Jesus doesn’t to be the sinner comes made it clear that anyone this family’s life turns into The one bright spot in this the problems this come along and back showing God’s glory. who declared Jesus to be something else. story is the faith growth of brought upon his rid our lives of What we find here is fear. the Messiah, they would be This was not the day this the healed man. He is pre- life. The day Jesus struggle. Being a Love gets thrown out the put out of the synagogue. man’s troubles would end, pared to call Jesus a proph- gives sight to this By Mark disciple does not window in the presence of The synagogue did not just but when they would begin. et (v. 17), and by the end man is the day his Brackney, mean “no more fear. We have two groups involve worship. This was Instead of him saying, “I of the story he has moved eyes are opened Minister of the difficulties.” Many demonstrating fear in this the place of community. If once was blind but now I on to a full confession of to the injustices Arlington Church people prefer passage – the Pharisees you were put out of the syn- see” with a big smile on belief in Jesus. The day we of the world. His of Christ Christianity lite and the parents of this agogue, you might as well his face, it was turning into encounter Jesus is not the life will never be (ease) as opposed blind man. The Pharisees relocate because nobody “I once was blind, but now day our life becomes easy the same. This is to Christianity light are afraid of this new teach- would have anything to do I see. Now I see how it is and happy. It is the day also, by the way, the sixth (shining), which will involve ing breaking out within with you. The man’s par- going to be…” The more when our troubles begin, of seven miraculous signs a selfless attitude and will- Judaism. Here is a miracle ents are afraid of this hap- we enter into the light of for our hearts and minds in John, and the second of ingness to suffer for Christ. worker acting in the name pening to them. They are Jesus the more we see are opened up to a new way the “I Am” statements in Once Jesus heals the of the one true God, and worried about their social things the way they really of thinking and seeing the John where Jesus declares man born blind, you would their system is cracking standing, their livelihood, are. We start to see how world around us. We are a himself to the be the light think everyone would be from top to bottom – that their lives. They are so captive people are to the new creation and the light of the world. excited at this miracle. Just ultimate cracking will be worried that they are pre- dark side. We see how cap- of Jesus exposes the dark- Something we will learn the opposite happened. revealed when the curtain pared to let their son face tive we can be with fear, ness of the old creation. from this text is that being a This was unthinkable. The of the temple is torn from the consequences: “He is resentment, and anxiety. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus May 18, 2020 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES TO OR ENDORSED TO THE SR LAW GROUP. NO Knoxville, TN 37901, within thirty (30) days of the FOUST CARPENTER at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 14, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TO last date of publication or a judgment by default (4) months from the date of this first publication; Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox FORECLOSURE THIS END, YOU MUST BRING SUFFICIENT FUNDS will be taken against you and the cause will be set PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) or County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- TO OUTBID THE LENDER AND ANY OTHER for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor MARK FOUST; ADMINISTRATOR (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, NOTICES BIDDERS. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS WILL NOT BE John F. Weaver in the Knox County Chancery 1006 E COPELAND DRIVE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors against his or her estate are required to file the ACCEPTED. AMOUNTS RECEIVED IN EXCESS OF Court, Division I, at 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, POWELL, TN. 37849 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less same with the Clerk and Master of the above SMALL ACTS THE WINNING BID WILL BE REFUNDED TO THE Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four named Court on or before the earlier of the dates I read in my little “Upper NOTICE OF SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER AT THE TIME THE in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) FELICIA F COALSON (4) months from the date of first publication’as prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will FORECLOSURE DEED IS DELIVERED. consecutive weeks. ATTORNEY AT LAW described in (1 I (A); or be forever barred: Room” booklet these words by SUBSTITUTE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Vertex This 13th day of May 2020. 900 S GAY STREET, SUITE 800 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Dean T. Skoglund: TRUSTEE SALE Development TN, LLC; Steve Dewayne Bethel; ______KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902-1800 date of death This the 5 day of MAY, 2020. first publication of this notice if the creditor 360 Surveying & Mapping, LLC; Truan Equipment, Clerk and Master received an actual copy of this notice to creditors “As I left the restaurant Default having been made in the terms, LLC; Patterson TN Waste; Capital One Bank, ESTATE OF HERMAN AUGUST FISCHER, III at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four conditions, and payments provided in a certain assignee; The Peoples Bank; Drew McClurg; Kevin NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of this first publication; Deed of Trust dated January 31, 2018, executed Spath; VanHooseCo Precast, LLC PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) or by Vertex Development TN, LLC, a Tennessee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT NOTICE OF CREDITORS BENJAMIN A STEWART; EXECUTOR (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor limited liability company to Wes Weigel as Trustee, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE ABANDONED 4212 TAZEWELL PIKE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors for the benefit of Kirkland Acquisitions LLC, a USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ESTATE OF HAROLD L. CARRINGER KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Tennessee limited liability company, of record This day, May 7, 2020. MINERAL INTEREST DOCKET NUMBER 82933-3 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at Instrument No. 20180202-0045754, Knox Notice is hereby given that on the 29TH day N DAVID ROBERTS, JR. (4) months from the date of first publication as County, Tennessee Register of Deeds, as modified The SR Law Group, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE of APRIL 202020, letters testamentary in respect ATTORNEY AT LAW described in (1)(A); or by the First Amendment to Deed of Trust of record PO Box 128 IN RE: SWORN COMPLAINT BY SCOTT of the Estate of HAROLD L. CARRINGER who died P.O. BOX 2564 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s at Instrument No. 202001100046084, Knox Mt. Juliet, TN 37121 WILSON DAVIS, SOLE MEMBER OF MESANA Feb 7, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 date of death This the 30 day of APRIL, 2020. County, Tennessee Register of Deeds, to secure (615) 559-3190 INVESTMENTS, LLC Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox the indebtedness described; [email protected] PLAINTIFF County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- ESTATE OF BRENDA SUE KELLEY WHEREAS, Kirkland Acquisitions LLC has Insertion dates: May 11, 2020, May 18, 2020, May 25, 2020 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, declared the said Deed of Trust due and payable CASE NO. 200143-3 against his or her estate are required to file the NOTICE TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) and has requested foreclosure proceedings to same with the Clerk and Master of the above CREDITORS JOHN CHARLES KELLEY; EXECUTOR be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX named Court on or before the earlier of the dates 1622 GILLESPIE AVENUE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 Trust, Edward D. Russell of The SR Law Group, COUNTY, TENNESSEE prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will ESTATE OF ALBERT SEATON GARRETT, JR. appointed as Substitute Trustee at Instrument No. NOTICE TO: AMOCO PRODUCTION be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 82753-3 202004200069566, Knox County, Tennessee COURT COMPANY its successors and assigns and all (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the SCOTT B HAHN Notice is hereby given that on the 28TH day ATTORNEY AT LAW Register of Deeds has been directed by Kirkland those otherwise claiming title to mineral interest first publication of this notice if the creditor of 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the Acquisitions LLC to and will by virtue of the power in real property known as 0 Goff Road identified received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 5344 N BROADWAY, SUITE 101 Estate of ALBERT SEATON GARRETT, JR. who KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 and authority vested as Substitute Trustee, on NOTICES by Knox County, Registers Office as Instrument at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four died Jan 7, 2020, were issued the undersigned WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. No.201807120002507, Defendant. (4) months from the date of this first publication; by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court local time, at the Knox County Courthouse, sell to NON-RESIDENT Please take notice that based upon Sworn or of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity Complaint, Amoco Production Company reserved a (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor and non-resident, having claims, matured or NOTICE TO of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all NOTICE mineral interest in property described and recorded received an actual copy of the notice to creditors unmatured, against the estate are required to file other exemptions which are expressly waived, and on November 20, 1980 in the Register’s Office for if the creditor received the copy of the notice less TO: JON MANNING WOOD, JR.; the same with the Clerk and Master of the above CREDITORS subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following Knox County, Tennessee and unless an answer than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four named court on or before the earlier of the dates described property in Knox County, Tennessee, IN RE: LINDSEY NICOLE WOOD v. or statement of claim in the proceedings is made (4) months from the date of first publication as JON MANNING WOOD, JR. prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will ESTATE OF CHARLES WAYNE MAY to wit: by defendant in sixty (60) days, plaintiff shall described in (1)(A); or be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 82785-2 SITUATED, LYING, AND BEING in the 6th demand the mineral interests to be declared to be (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NO. 199733-1 (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, and abandoned. This notice will be published by the date of death This the 29TH day of APRIL, 2020. first date of the publication of this notice if the MARCH 2020, letters testamentary in respect of being more particularly bounded and described as IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX Clerk and Master in the Knoxville Focus for three COUNTY, TENNESSEE creditor received an actual copy of this notice to the Estate of CHARLES WAYNE MAY who died follows to wit: (3) consecutive weeks. ESTATE OF HAROLD L. CARRINGER creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date Nov 27, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Beginning at an iron rod set and the northern In this Cause appearing from the Complaint This 11TH day of May 2020. filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant JON that is four (4) months from the date of the first Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox right of way line of E Emory Road, a common ______PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) publication; or County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- corner with CK Properties of Knoxville, LLC, MANNING WOOD, JR. is a non-resident of the CLERK AND MASTER CRAIG A. CARRINGER; EXECUTOR State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, said iron rod being located 914 feet from the 127 RIDGELAND LANE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors against his or her estate are required to file the centerline of Fortner Road; thence leaving the be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so SHARPS CHAPEL, TN. 37866-3704 that the ordinary process of law cannot be served if the creditor received the copy of the notice less same with the Clerk and Master of the above northern right of way line of E Emory Road and than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four named Court on or before the earlier of the dates with the line of CK Properties of Knoxville, LLC upon JON MANNING WOOD, JR. it is ordered that COMPLAINT FOR EDWARD A. COX, JR. said defendant JON MANNING WOOD, JR. file an (4) months from the date of first publication as prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will the following two calls: 1) N 39 deg 55 min 49 ATTORNEY AT LAW described in (1)(A);or be forever barred: sec W, a distance of 182.03 feet to an iron rod answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery DIVORCE 1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE N-290 Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Mark A. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the found; 2) S 53 deg 53 min 08 sec W, a distance KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 date of death. This the 28TH day of FEBRUARY, first publication of this notice if the creditor of 112.41 feet to a 2” iron pipe found, a common Pienkowski, an Attorneys whose address is, P.O. NILAJA NZINGA HILL -Vs- TANESHA Box 57 Knoxville, TN 37901, within thirty (30) SHABRA TOLLIVER 2020 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors corner with Arnold Jones; thence leaving the line at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four of CK Properties of Knoxville, LLC and with the days of the last date of publication or a judgment by default will be taken against you and the cause Docket # 148585 ESTATE OF ALBERT SEATON GARRETT, JR. (4) months from the date of this first publication; line of Arnold Jones the following two calls: 1) N NOTICE TO or 39 deg 05 min 00 sec W, a distance of 207.35 will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver at the Knox County IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor feet to a 2” iron pipe found; 2) S 52 deg 39 min CREDITORS LILLIAN GARRETT; EXECUTRIX received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 23 sec W, a distance of 209.58 feet to a 2” iron Chancery Court, Division I, 400 W. Main Street, COUNTY, TENNESSEE Suite 125, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint ESTATE OF JEANNE CHAPMAN CHANDLER 708 COVENTRY RD. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less pipe found, a common corner with Joyce Jones; KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four thence leaving the line of Arnold Jones and with notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant DOCKET NUMBER 82935-2 Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. TANESHA SHABRA TOLLIVER is a non-resident Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of (4) months from the date of first publication as the line of Joyce Jones and Monte Davis, S 54 GLENNA W. OVERTON-CLARK described in (1)(A); or deg 05 min 03 sec W, a distance of 206.68 feet This 5th day of May,2020. of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and the Estate of JEANNE CHAPMAN CHANDLER who ATTORNEY AT LAW (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s to an iron rod found on the line of Curtis Fortner 9111 CROSS PARK DR., STE D200 date of death This the 4 day of MARCH, 2020. Subdivision; thence leaving the line of Monte Davis ______inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot died Jun 18, 2019, were issued the undersigned be served upon TANESHA SHABRA TOLLIVER. by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 and with the line of Curtis Fortner Subdivision, N ESTATE OF CHARLES WAYNE MAY 33 deg 24 min 22 sec W, a distance of 370.04 Clerk and Master IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident feet to an iron rod set, a common corner with answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE and non-resident, having claims, matured or filed by NILAJA NZINGA HILL, Plaintiff herein, with unmatured, against his or her estate are required PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE($) Trent Construction Subdivision; thence leaving JAMES DAVID MAY, SR.; EXECUTOR the line of Curtis Fortner Subdivision and with the the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the NOTICE TO and with SAMUEL B. TIPTON, Plaintiff’s Attorney above named Court on or before the earlier of the 1216 FARRINGTON DRIVE line of Trent Construction Subdivision and Morris NON-RESIDENT CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 Heights Subdivision, N 38 deg 25 min 51 sec W, whose address is 206 S. WASHINGTON ST. dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims a distance of 482.59 feet to an iron rod found, a NOTICE MARYVILLE, TN 37804, within thirty (30) days will be forever barred: ESTATE OF PATRICIA GILHAM GROVES BRYAN L CAPPS common corner with George Boling; thence leaving of the last date of publication, and if you do not (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the DOCKET NUMBER 82941-2 TO: JUAN MANUEL AYALA; answer or otherwise respond, a Default Judgment first publication of this notice if the creditor ATTORNEY AT LAW the line of Morris Heights Subdivision and with the Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of 9111 CROSS PARK DRIVE, SUITE E-100 line of George Boling, N 38 deg 27 min 58 sec W, a IN RE: JENNIFER AYALA LOPEZ may be entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) received an actual copy of this notice to creditors D.O.B. 02/21/2006 MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 distance of 231.08 feet to an iron rod found on the day after the fourth (4th) publication. This notice at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Estate of PATRICIA GILHAM GROVES who died line of Hill View Farms Subdivision; thence leaving will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) (4) months from the date of this first publication; NO. 197702-1 Apr 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the the line of George Boling and with the line of Hill consecutive weeks. or Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox View Farms Subdivision the following three calls: IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX This the 11TH day of MAY, 2020. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE TO COUNTY, TENNESSEE County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 1) N 50 deg 09 min 51 sec E, a distance of 102.64 Mike Hammond received an actual copy of the notice to creditors resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, CREDITORS feet to an iron rod found; 2) N 50 deg 06 min 16 In this Cause appearing from the Complaint Clerk if the creditor received the copy of the notice less filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant JUAN against his or her estate are required to file the sec E, a distance of 129.88 feet to an iron rod than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four same with the Clerk and Master of the above ESTATE OF JERRY D MCMURRY found; 3) N 50 deg 09 min 20 sec E, a distance of MANUEL AYALA a non-resident of the State of Deputy Clerk (4) months from the date of first publication .as Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be named Court on or before the earlier of the dates DOCKET NUMBER 82928-1 363.66 feet an axle found, a common corner with described in (1)(A); or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of Emory Estate, Unit 3 Subdivision; thence leaving ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s that the ordinary process of law cannot be served be forever barred: APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the line of Hill View Farms Subdivision and with NOTICE TO date of death This the 29 day of APRIL, 2020. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the the Estate of JERRY D MCMURRY who died Mar the line of Emory Estate, Unit 3 Subdivision the upon JUAN MANUEL AYALA it is ordered that said defendant JUAN MANUEL AYALA file an answer first publication of this notice if the creditor 31, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the following four calls: 1) S 85 deg 01 min 15 sec E, CREDITORS ESTATE OF JEANNE CHAPMAN CHANDLER received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox a distance of 22.21 feet to a set stone found; 2) S with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Maria G. Dajcar, ESTATE OF JUDITH ROUDEBUSH BURNETT at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 38 deg 57 min 55 sec E, a distance of 55.84 feet PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of this first publication; resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, to an iron rod found; 3) S 39 deg 01 min 44 sec E, an Attorneys whose address is, 400 W. Main DOCKET NUMBER 82900-3 CHOICE ANN BURKHART; EXECUTRIX Street Sevierville, TN 37862, within thirty (30) Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of or against his or her estate are required to file the a distance of 459.95 feet to an iron rod found; 4) S 7805 QUEENSBURY DRIVE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor same with the Clerk and Master of the above 39 deg 01 min 21 sec E, a distance of 225.02 feet days of the last date of publication or a judgment MAY 2020, letters of administration c.t.a in KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 by default will be taken against you and the cause respect of the Estate of JUDITH ROUDEBUSH received an actual copy of the notice to creditors named Court on or before the earlier of the dates to an iron rod set, a common corner with Douglas if the creditor received the copy of the notice less prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Mayes; thence leaving the line Emory Estate, Unit will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before BURNETT who died Oct 29, 2019, were issued WILLIAM R RAY Chancellor John F. Weaver at the Knox County the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four be forever barred: 3 Subdivision and with the line of Douglas Mayes ATTORNEY AT LAW (4) months from the date of first publication as (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the the following four calls: 1) S 39 deg 01 min 21 Chancery Court, Division I, 400 W. Main Street, Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All 1356 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY Suite 125, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, described in (1)(A); or first publication of this notice if the creditor sec E, a distance of 357.89 feet to an iron rod KNOXVILLE, TN. 37909 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of this notice to creditors found; 2) S 38 deg 46 min 29 sec E, a distance of notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus matured or unmatured, against his or her estate Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. are required to file the same with the Clerk and date of death This the 1 day of MAY, 2020. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 106.97 feet to an iron rod found; 3) S 39 deg 06 (4) months from the date of this first publication; min 15 sec E, a distance of 105.64 feet to an iron This 6th day of May 2020. Master of the above named court on or before NOTICE TO ______the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) ESTATE OF PATRICIA GILHAM GROVES or rod set; 4) S 39 deg 02 min 00 sec E, a distance (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of 172.50 feet to an iron rod set on the northern Clerk and Master otherwise their claims will be forever barred: CREDITORS (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) received an actual copy of the notice to creditors right of way line of E Emory Road; thence leaving ESTATE OF LARRY DALE FENNELL KATHERINE GROVES MEDLOCK; EXECUTRIX if the creditor received the copy of the notice less the line of Douglas Mayes and with the northern of the first date of the publication of this notice if RESIDENT NOTICE the creditor received an actual copy of this notice DOCKET NUMBER 82932-2 5030 LAUREL WOODS DRIVE than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four right of way line of E Emory Road, S 49 deg 11 min Notice is hereby given that on the 29 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 (4) months from the date of first publication as 11 sec W, a distance of 114.08 feet to the POINT to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR JFFERSON that is four (4) months from the date of the first day of APRIL 2020, letters of administration described in (1)(A); or OF BEGINNING. Containing 743,248 square COUNTY, TENNESSEE c.t.a in respect of the Estate of LARRY DALE PERRY H (CHIP) WINDLE, III (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s feet or 17.06 acres, according to the survey by publication: or No. 20-CV-31 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor FENNELL who died Feb 16, 2020, were issued ATTORNEY AT LAW date of death This the 29 day of APRIL, 2020. Daniel P. Humphreys, R.L.S. Number 2060, of the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the 410 MONTBROOK LANE, SUITE 101 Beginning Point Land Surveying, LLC, 234 Ladd received an actual copy of the notice to creditors LYDIA NOEL ADAMS and ROBERT if the creditor received the copy of the notice Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 ESTATE OF JERRY D MCMURRY Ridge Road, Kingston, Tennessee, 37763, dated CHRISTOPHER ADAMS, persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, January 30, 2018, said survey bearing file number less than sixty (60) days prior to the date’ that vs. is (4) months from the date of first publication as matured or unmatured, against his or her estate PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ($) “2015004alta”. ROBERT MICHAEL LAWHORN are required to file the same with the Clerk and NOTICE TO GREGORY D MCMURRY; EXECUTOR Being the same property conveyed to Vertex described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Master of the above named court on or before 1118 BARKMOOR DRIVE Development TN, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability IN RE: KEEGAN EDWARD LAWHORN the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) CREDITORS LENOIR CITY, TN. 37771 company by Special Warranty Deed from Horne date of death. This the 1 day of MAY, 2020. DOB: 2/8/2003 otherwise their claims will be forever barred: Development, L.P. a Tennessee limited partnership ESTATE OF LEOLA B KEICER JERRY E HOLLYFIELD ESTATE OF JUDITH ROUDEBUSH BURNETT (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the DOCKET NUMBER 82906-3 of record in Instrument No. 201802020045753, TO: THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT, first date of the publication of this notice if the ATTORNEY AT LAW Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of P.O. BOX 23407 RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) creditor received an actual copy of this notice to MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of This property is commonly known as 2129 It appearing from the Complaint filed in this creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date KNOXVILLE, TN. 37933 East Emory Road, Knoxville, Tennessee JILL BURNETT DICKERSON; the Estate of LEOLA B KEICER who died Mar 8, cause, which is sworn to, that you are a resident ADMINISTRATRIX CTA that is four (4) months from the date of the first 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk 37938. of the State of Tennessee and that ordinary publication: or Tax I.D.(s): 037-230.00; 037-230.01; 037- 87 TAPESTRY LANE and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, summons cannot be served upon you, you are NEWNAN, GA. 30265 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, 230.02, and 037-230.03 – (Knox County, TN) therefore commanded to serve upon Scott B. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY having claims, matured or unmatured, against NOTICE TO Hahn, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 5344 RUFUS W BEAMER, JR. if the creditor received the copy of the notice the estate are required to file the same with the IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND N. Broadway, Suite 101. Knoxville, Tennessee less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY ATTORNEY AT LAW Clerk and Master of the above named court on or CREDITORS 37918, an answer to the Complaint filed against 707 MARKET STREET (4) months from the date of first publication as before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES you in this cause within 30 days from the fourth described in (1) (A); or IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. ANY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: ESTATE OF PATRICIA J REED publication of this notice as required by law; (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date DOCKET NUMBER 82939-3 REPRESENTATION CONCERNING ANY ASPECT otherwise judgment by default will be taken date of death. This the 29 day of APRIL, 2020. OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BY A THIRD PARTY of the first date of the publication of this notice if Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of against you. the creditor received an actual copy of this notice MAY 2020, letters administration in respect of the IS NOT THE REPRESENTATION/RESPONSIBILITY It is further ORDERED that this notice appear ESTATE OF LARRY DALE FENNELL OF TRUSTEE(S)/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(S) OR NOTICE TO to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date Estate of PATRICIA J REED who died Mar 19, in The Knox Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. that is four (4) months from the date of the first 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk THEIR OFFICE. The last date of publication will be June 8, 2020. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID CREDITORS publication; or and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Your answer must be filed within thirty (30) days BARBARA WILLIAMS; Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ESTATE OF ASHLEY DIANE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor after that date. If no answer is filed, a Default ADMINISTRATRIX CTA received an actual copy of the notice to creditors having claims, matured or unmatured, against his ENCUMBRANCES, LEASES, EASEMENTS AND judgment will be taken against you on July 16, FOUST CARPENTER 740 CARROLL EASTERN ROAD NW ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY if the creditor received the copy of the notice less or her estate are required to file the same with the 2020, and a hearing will be set without further DOCKET NUMBER 82899-2 BALTIMORE, OH 43105 Clerk and Master of the above named court on or OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH Notice is hereby given that on the 29 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four notice to you. (4) months from the date of first publication as before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, This 1st day of May, 2020 day of APRIL 2020, letters administration in DAVID H LUHN INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE described in (1)(A);or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. respect of the Estate of ASHLEY DIANE FOUST ATTORNEY AT LAW (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. CARPENTER who died Apr 7, 2020, were issued (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NANCY C. HUMBARD CLERK AND MASTER 310 N FOREST PARK BLVD date of death. This the 1 day of MAY, 2020 first publication of this notice if the creditor DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/INTERNAL JEFFERSON COUNTY CHANCERY COURT the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, ESTATE OF LEOLA B KEICER OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND (4) months from the date of this first publication; NON-RESIDENT matured or unmatured, against his or her estate or WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS are required to file the same with the Clerk and PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ($) INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, NOTICE TO LON A EVANS; EXECUTOR (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE Master of the above named Court on or before received an actual copy of the notice to creditors THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) CREDITORS 3400 TAZEWELL PIKE, APT Al2 BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE TO: TERRY RAYBURN COLLINS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less otherwise their claims will be forever barred: than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL IN RE: RE: MYLES JAY WALLS, (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date ESTATE OF HERMAN AUGUST FISCHER, III ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, D.O.B. 4/14/2020 DOCKET NUMBER 82946-1 MATT E MILLER (4) months from the date of first publication as of the first publication of this notice if the creditor described in (1)(A); or ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND NO. 200117-1 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of ATTORNEYS AT LAW T.C.A. 67-1-1433. THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the 859 E BROADWAY BLVD (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four date of death. This the 1 day of MAY, 2020. OF T.C.A. 35-5-101 ET SEQ. HAVE BEEN MET. IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX (4) months from the date of this first publication; Estate of HERMAN AUGUST FISCHER, III who JEFFERSON CITY, TN. 37760 THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN COUNTY, TENNESSEE died Feb 15, 2020, were issued the undersigned or ESTATE OF PATRICIA J REED THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, In this Cause it appearing from the Complaint (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER filed, which is sworn to, that the Defendant TERRY received an actual copy of the notice to creditors of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE RAYBURN COLLINS, is a non-resident of the State and non-resident, having claims, matured or NOTICE TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE($) if the creditor received the copy of the notice less JOEL WESLEY REED; ADMINISTRATOR TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four unmatured, against his or her estate are required ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the CREDITORS 724 HEATHGATE ROAD (4) months from the date of first publication as KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. that the ordinary process of law cannot be served described in (1) (A); or above named Court on or before the earlier of the IF YOU PURCHASE A PROPERTY AT THE upon TERRY RAYBURN COLLINS, it is ordered that (2) Twelve (12) months from the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims ESTATE OF BRENDA SUE KELLEY FORECLOSURE SALE, THE ENTIRE PURCHASE said defendant, TERRY RAYBURN COLLINS, file an will be forever barred: LAURENE SMITH decedent’s date of death. This the 29 day of DOCKET NUMBER 82937-1 ATTORNEY AT LAW PRICE IS DUE AND PAYABLE AT THE answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery APRIL, 2020. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION IN THE FORM Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Theodore first publication of this notice if the creditor 110 COGDILL ROAD APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 OF A CERTIFIED/BANK CHECK MADE PAYABLE Kern, an Attorney whose address is, P.O. Box 377 ESTATE OF ASHLEY DIANE received an actual copy of this notice to creditors the Estate of BRENDA SUE KELLEY who died Jan May 18, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3

carrying my box of leftovers, I easy ways that I can buy extra rushed and harried to go ahead are doing it, doctors, nurses, res- saw a person lying in my path. As food at the market and make of me. Through these and other taurant owners, so many people I approached, I leaned over and extra portions of dinner to give small acts of mercy we can share responding and doing their best. asked, ‘Would you like something to people in need. I can carry God’s love with the world and fill 14, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the to eat?’ He responded, ‘Yes!’ As bottles of water in my car to our hearts with joy.” Thank god for them. Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Thought for the day: Life is a County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- I set the food down, four or five hand out to people who are I thought these words were resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, persons behind me leaned over homeless. I can stop and talk so apt for the horrendous time coin; you can spend it anyway against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above SMALL ACTS and put money in his hat. As I with people I meet, sharing time we are facing in today’s world. It you wish, but you can only spend named Court on or before the earlier of the dates I read in my little “Upper got into my car, I began think- with them. Even while driving, I takes just a moment to be kind, prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will it once. be forever barred: Room” booklet these words by ing about how giving to others can be courteous to other driv- to help someone else’s burden (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Dean T. Skoglund: leaves me feeling joyful. ers. When I’m waiting in line, I to be lighter. Let’s do it! And Send comments to rosemer- first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors “As I left the restaurant “I then thought about all the can allow someone who looks thanks to the many people who [email protected]. Thank you. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES described in (1)(A); or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of this first publication; DARYL FANSLER Estate of ROBERT CHARLES PEMBERTON who if the creditor received the copy of the notice less MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the date of death This the 30 day of APRIL, 2020. or ATTORNEY AT LAW died Nov 28, 2019, were issued the undersigned than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Estate of JOHN RILEY THOMPSON who died Apr

CREDITORS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 116 AGNES ROAD by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court (4) months from the date of first publication as 7, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF BRENDA SUE KELLEY ESTATE OF GEORGE SWICEGOOD, JR. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident described in (1)(A);or and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less and non-resident, having claims, matured or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DOCKET NUMBER 82738-3 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four unmatured, against the estate are required to file date of death. This the 8 day of MAY, 2020 having claims, matured or unmatured, against JOHN CHARLES KELLEY; EXECUTOR Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of (4) months from the date of first publication as the same with the Clerk and Master of the above the estate are required to file the same with the 1622 GILLESPIE AVENUEMAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the NOTICE TO described in (1)(A); or named court on or before the earlier of the dates ESTATE OF JOY W SHIRES Clerk and Master of the above named court on or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917Estate of GEORGE SWICEGOOD, JR. who died Jan 23, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s CREDITORS prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or date of death This the 6 day of MAY, 2020. be forever barred: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: SCOTT B HAHN Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the CATHY S WILSON; EXECUTRIX (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date ATTORNEY AT LAWCounty, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- ESTATE OF MICHAEL GARDNER BRENNER ESTATE OF CARL C HAYNES first date of the publication of this notice if the 7202 MING TREE COURT of the first date of the publication of this notice if 5344 N BROADWAY, SUITE 101resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, DOCKET NUMBER 82905-2 creditor received an actual copy of this notice to SPRINGFIELD, VA. 22152 the creditor received an actual copy of this notice KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918against his or her estate are required to file the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the same with the Clerk and Master of the above MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of named court on or before the earlier of the dates HEIDI ANN KELLER BRENNER; EXECUTRIX that is four (4) months from the date of the first BRADLEY LEWIS date that is four (4) months from the date of the 7111 STONE MILL DRIVE the Estate of CARL C HAYNES who died Feb 22, publication; or ATTORNEY AT LAW first publication; or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk be forever barred. KNOXVILLE, TN 37919 (Bl Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE TO and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, CREDITORS of the first publication of this notice if the creditor O E SCHOW, IV if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ATTORNEY AT LAW having claims, matured or unmatured, against than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors the estate are required to file the same with the ESTATE OF CHARLES WAYNE MAY PO BOX 900 (4) months from the date of first publication as NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Clerk and Master of the above named court on or DOCKET NUMBER 82785-2 KNOXVILLE, TN 37901 described in (1)(A);or described in (1)(A);or (4) months from the date of this first publication; before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s CREDITORS (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: MARCH 2020, letters testamentary in respect of date of death. This the 7 day of MAY, 2020 date of death. This the 8 day of MAY, 2020 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date ESTATE OF WILLIE H SLATER the Estate of CHARLES WAYNE MAY who died NOTICE TO received an actual copy of the notice to creditors of the first date of the publication of this notice if DOCKET NUMBER 82517-1 Nov 27, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the ESTATE OF JOHN RILEY THOMPSON if the creditor received the copy of the notice less the creditor received an actual copy of this notice Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox CREDITORS ESTATE OF ROBERT CHARLES PEMBERTON than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the MAY 2020, letters administration in respect of County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date the first publication as ESTATE OF WAYNE C COWDEN date that is four (4) months from the date of the the Estate of WILLIE H SLATER who died Nov 9, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DAVID RILEY THOMPSON; EXECUTOR described in (1) (A); or DOCKET NUMBER 82960-3 first publication; or 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk against his or her estate are required to file the LUCRETIA PEMBERTON; EXECUTRIX 4187 LOCH HIGHLAND PKWY (2) Twelve (12) months from the Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, same with the Clerk and Master of the above 12204 SUNVIEW CIRCLE ROSWELL, GA. 30075 decedent’s date of death This the 5 day of MAY, MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, named Court on or before the earlier of the dates KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 2020. Estate of WAYNE C COWDEN who died Apr 3, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less having claims, matured or unmatured, against his prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will DAVID D NOEL 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or her estate are required to file the same with the be forever barred: DALE CALLEN ATTORNEY AT LAW ESTATE OF GEORGE SWICEGOOD, JR. and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (4) months from the date of first publication as Clerk and Master of the above named court on or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ATTORNEY AT LAW 1816 W CLINCH AVENUE Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, described in (1)(A);or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or first publication of this notice if the creditor PO BOX 900 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37916 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) having claims, matured or unmatured, against (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901-900 LUKE SWICEGOOD; EXECUTOR the estate are required to file the same with the date of death. This the 4 day of MAY, 2020 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 964 SPINNAKER ROAD Clerk and Master of the above named court on or first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; NOTICE TO KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or ESTATE OF CARL C HAYNES received an actual copy of this notice to creditors or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE TO CREDITORS (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ($) (4) months from the date of this first publication; received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NOTICE TO of the first date of the publication of this notice if MICHAEL HAYNES; CO-EXECUTOR or ESTATE OF GEORGENE COLLETTE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less CREDITORS the creditor received an actual copy of this notice 7120 BRICKEY LANE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor WALLACE DOCKET NUMBER 82873-3 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four CREDITORS to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 ESTATE OF W RICHARD PRICE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of (4) months from the date of first publication as date that is four (4) months from the date of the DOCKET NUMBER 82963-3 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less MAY 2020, letters administration in respect of the described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF TODD ANTHONY BACON first publication; or LISA RASOR; CO-EXECUTOR Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Estate of GEORGENE COLLETTE WALLACE who (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s DOCKET NUMBER 82956-2 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 5729 HYATT ROAD MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the (4) months from the date of first publication as died Jan 22, 2020, were issued the undersigned date of death This the 4 day of MARCH, 2020. Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 Estate of W RICHARD PRICE who died Mar 10, described in (1)(A); or by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court MAY 2020, letters administration in respect of if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident ESTATE OF CHARLES WAYNE MAYthe Estate of TODD ANTHONY BACON who died Apr 30, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ROBERT W GODWIN and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, date of death. This the 5 day of MAY, 2020. and non-resident, having claims, matured or (4) months from the date of first publication as ATTORNEY AT LAW Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, unmatured, against his or her estate are required PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE($) Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox described in (1)(A);or 4611 OLD BROADWAY having claims, matured or unmatured, against his ESTATE OF WILLIE H SLATER to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the JAMES DAVID MAY, SR.; EXECUTOR County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 or her estate are required to file the same with the above named court on or before the earlier of the 1216 FARRINGTON DRIVEresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, date of death. This the 8 day of MAY, 2020 Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or CLETA BOOKER SLATER; ADMINISTRATRIX will be forever barred. ESTATE OF WAYNE C COWDEN (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: 1913 RIVERSHORE DRIVE (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the BRYAN L CAPPS named court on or before the earlier of the dates NOTICE TO (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 first publication of this notice if the creditor ATTORNEY AT LAWprescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) CREDITORS first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 9111 CROSS PARK DRIVE, SUITE E-100 be forever barred. SUSAN DELORES COWDEN; EXECUTRIX received an actual copy of this notice to creditors BARBARA CLARK at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN JARRETT first publication of this notice if the creditor 1720 E GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HWY at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ATTORNEY AT LAW (4) months from the date of this first publication; KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 DOCKET NUMBER 82959-2 (4) months from the date of this first publication; 2415 E MAGNOLIA AVENUE or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE TO M SUE WHITE MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; Estate of BARBARA JEAN JARRETT who died CREDITORS or ATTORNEY AT LAW received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 216 PHOENIX COURT, SUITE-D Mar 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF JERRY D MCMURRY SEYMOUR, TN. 37865 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of the notice to creditors County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DOCKET NUMBER 82928-1 (4) months from the date of first publication as CREDITORS described in (1)(A); or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four against his or her estate are required to file the APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 8 day of MAY, 2020. (4) months from the date of first publication as same with the Clerk and Master of the above ESTATE OF WOODSON LEE SMITH the Estate of JERRY D MCMURRY who died Mar date of death This the 8 day of MAY, 2020. described in (1)(A); or named Court on or before the earlier of the dates DOCKET NUMBER 82949-1 31, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the CREDITORS ESTATE OF GEORGENE COLLETTE WALLACE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Notice is hereby given that on the 7 day of Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF W RICHARD PRICE date of death This the 8 day of MAY, 2020. ESTATE OF DOUGLAS WAYNE GREENE be forever barred: MAY 2020, letters administration in respect of the County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ($) DOCKET NUMBER 82955-1 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Estate of WOODSON LEE SMITH who died Apr 10, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) RYAN LYDEN; ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF TODD ANTHONY BACON Notice is hereby given that on the 7 day of first publication of this notice if the creditor 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk against his or her estate are required to file the SHIRLEY S PRICE; EXECUTRIX 821 MANHATTAN AVENUE MAY 2020, letters administration in respect of received an actual copy of this notice to creditors and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, same with the Clerk and Master of the above 414 DOUBLE HEAD LANE HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) the Estate of DOUGLAS WAYNE GREENE who died at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, named Court on or before the earlier of the dates KNOXVILLE, TN. 37909 ARVIN BACON; ADMINISTRATOR Mar 24, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the (4) months from the date of this first publication; having claims, matured or unmatured, against his prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will J SCOTT GRISWOLD 7711 HOFF LANE Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox or or her estate are required to file the same with the be forever barred: CHARLES W KITE ATTORNEY AT LAW KNOXVILLE, TN. 37938 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Clerk and Master of the above named court on or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ATTORNEY AT LAW 617 W MAIN STREET resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or first publication of this notice if the creditor 9925 TIERRA VERDE DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 DAVID LUHN against his or her estate are required to file the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 ATTORNEY AT LAW same with the Clerk and Master of the above than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 310 N FOREST PARK BLVD named court on or before the earlier of the dates (4) months from the date of first publication as first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors or NOTICE TO be forever barred. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the date of death This the 8 day of MAY, 2020. (4) months from the date of this first publication; MISC. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors CREDITORS NOTICE TO first publication of this notice if the creditor or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN JARRETT ESTATE OF JEWELL LEWIS ROSS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four CREDITORS at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four DOCKET NUMBER 82964-1 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NOTICES (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of if the creditor received the copy of the notice less described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF PHYLLIS SUE BRANUM or CLAUDETTE SOREANO DENTZ; EXECUTOR MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s DOCKET NUMBER 82950-2 LEGAL SECTION 94 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 717 W MEADECREST DRIVE Estate of JEWELL LEWIS ROSS who died Jan 7, (4) months from the date of first publication as date of death This the 29 day of APRIL, 2020. Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk described in (1)(A); or Knox County will receive bids for the following MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s items & services: ESTATE OF JERRY D MCMURRYEstate of PHYLLIS SUE BRANUM who died Sep 2, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four F SCOTT MILLIGAN Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, date of death This the 7 day of MAY, 2020. RFQ 2959, Federal Cost Recovery Services, (4) months from the date of first publication as ATTORNEY AT LAW having claims, matured or unmatured, against his due June 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm local time PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ($) and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, described in (1)(A); or PO BOX 12266 or her estate are required to file the same with the ESTATE OF WOODSON LEE SMITH Bid 2960, Pedestrian Crossing at South Doyle GREGORY D MCMURRY; EXECUTOR Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 Clerk and Master of the above named Cour.t on or High School, due June 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm local 1118 BARKMOOR DRIVEhaving claims, matured or unmatured, against his date of death This the 7 day of MAY, 2020. before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) time LENOIR CITY, TN. 37771or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: ROBIN V SMITH; ADMINISTRATRIX For additional information call 865-215-5777, ESTATE OF DOUGLAS WAYNE GREENE (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the 3616 LAUREL OAK LANE stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North JERRY E HOLLYFIELD before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or NOTICE TO first publication of this KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, ATTORNEY AT LAW(2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) CREDITORS notice if the creditor received an actual copy or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ P.O. BOX 23407 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the SHERRY JONES GREENE; ADMINISTRATRIX of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days BRADLEY H HODGE procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus KNOXVILLE, TN. 37933first publication of this notice if the creditor 4402 DOVE LANE ESTATE OF MARY JEAN MORGAN before the date that is four (4) months from the ATTORNEY AT LAW items, go to www.govdeals.com. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 82951-3 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 date of this first publication; or 900 S GAY STREET, SUITE 2100 Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 (4) months from the date of this first publication; MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the or H STEPHEN GILLMAN received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NOTICE OF LIEN SALE ATTORNEY AT LAW Estate of MARY JEAN MORGAN who died Nov 30, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE TO (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Per the State of Tennessee Garagekeepers received an actual copy of the notice to creditors P.O. BOX 870 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (4) months from the date of first publication as NOTICE TO Lien, The Peterbilt Store - Knoxville will sell Vin CREDITORS if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, 1FUJGLDR3BLAY1888 a 2011 Freightliner than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF PATRICIA J REED having claims, matured or unmatured, against his CREDITORS Cascadia, on June 3, 2020 at 9:00am at 5218 (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s DOCKET NUMBER 82939-3 or her estate are required to file the same with the Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN if total bill is not paid described in (1)(A); or NOTICE TO date of death This the 8 day of MAY, 2020. ESTATE OF JOHN RILEY THOMPSON Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or by date of sale. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or DOCKET NUMBER 82962-2 MAY 2020, letters administration in respect of thedate of death This the 6 day of MAY, 2020. CREDITORS ESTATE OF JEWELL LEWIS ROSS Estate of PATRICIA J REED who died Mar 19, (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: ESTATE OF W CARR HAGAN, III (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF PHYLLIS SUE BRANUM PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, DOCKET NUMBER 82919-1 first publication of this notice if the creditor LANA SANTAVICCA; EXECUTRIX Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 9966 POND WOODS LANE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four It is your right to appeal the value of your property yearly. If you wish to appeal having claims, matured or unmatured, against his ROBERT R BRANUM, JR.; EXECUTOR CINCINNATI, OH 45241 or her estate are required to file the same with the Estate of W CARR HAGAN, III who died Jan 29, (4) months from the date of this first publication; the value of your property, instructions are as follows: 815 MIDDLEBROOKE BEND 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk or Clerk and Master of the above named court on or CANTON, GA 30115 LAURENE SMITH Pursuant to Section 67-5-508, Tennessee Code Annotated, the property before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ATTORNEY AT LAW (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 110 COGDILL ROAD assessment records of Knox County will be available for public inspection at Room SCOTT B HAHN having claims, matured or unmatured, against if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ATTORNEY AT LAW KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 204 of the Knox County Courthouse during normal business hours, Mon. - Fri., 8:30 first publication of this notice if the creditor the estate are required to file the same with the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four 5344 N BROADWAY, SUITE 101 Clerk and Master of the above named court on or (4) months from the date of first publication as a.m. -4:00 p.m. Any person desiring to inspect these records may do so at the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or described in (1)(A); or NOTICE TO appointed time and place. (4) months from the date of this first publication; (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s The Knox County Board of Equalization will begin its annual session to examine (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date date of death This the 6 day of MAY, 2020. or CREDITORS and equalize the county assessments on June 1, 2020. THE BOARD WILL ACCEPT (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE TO of the first date of the publication of this notice if received an actual copy of the notice to creditors the creditor received an actual copy of this notice ESTATE OF MARY JEAN MORGAN ESTATE OF JOY W SHIRES APPEALS FOR TAX YEAR 2020 ONLY UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF ITS 2020 REGULAR if the creditor received the copy of the notice less CREDITORS to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the DOCKET NUMBER 82961-1 SESSION, WHICH WILL BE JUNE 30, 2020. The Board will meet each weekday by than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four date that is four (4) months from the date of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF MICHAEL GARDNER BRENNER first publication; or THOMAS MICHAEL MORGAN; EXECUTOR MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of appointment from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the City/County Building, described in (1)(A); or DOCKET NUMBER 82953-2 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 744 ELKMONT ROAD the Estate of JOY W SHIRES who died Apr 15, 400 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Room 361. Any owner of property who wishes to make received an actual copy of the notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of a complaint or appeal to the County Board of Equalization must appear be-fore said date of death. This the 1 day of MAY, 2020. MAY 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Estate of MICHAEL GARDNER BRENNER who died than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four REBECCA D ABBOTT Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, Board at this time personally or by personal appearance of an agent for the owner ESTATE OF PATRICIA J REEDApr 12, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the (4) months from the date of first publication as ATTORNEY AT LAW having claims, matured or unmatured, against bearing the owner’s written authorization. Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox described in (1)(A);or 118 HUXLEY ROAD, SUITE 7 the estate are required to file the same with the To schedule an appointment to appear before the Board, call (865) 215-2006 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE($) County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 Clerk and Master of the above named court on or JOEL WESLEY REED; ADMINISTRATOR resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, date of death. This the 6 day of MAY, 2020 before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or beginning May 26th through June 30. Failure to appear and appeal an assessment 724 HEATHGATE ROADagainst his or her estate are required to file the (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: will result in the assessment becoming final without further right of appeal. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922same with the Clerk and Master of the above NOTICE TO (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date named Court on or before the earlier of the dates ESTATE OF W CARR HAGAN, III of the first date of the publication of this notice if LAURENE SMITH prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will CREDITORS the creditor received an actual copy of this notice ATTORNEY AT LAWbe forever barred: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the WILLIAM CARR HAGAN, JR.; EXECUTOR ESTATE OF ROBERT CHARLES PEMBERTON date that is four (4) months from the date of the John R. Whitehead 110 COGDILL ROAD DOCKET NUMBER 82954-3 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922first publication of this notice if the creditor 3292 SHAWNEE ROAD first publication; or Knox County Property Assessor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors BANNER ELK, NC 28604 Notice is hereby given that on the 7 day of (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus May 18, 2020 Cannot be combine with other offers. store*See for complete details. $110 based on the purchase of 4 new in-stock tires. Michelin Rebate instantly credited against invoice. No value. cash Memorial SALE May 18-23 Lowest PRICES OF THE YEAR! ALL In-Stock Tires On SALE | All Brands All Sizes You can now find the perfect tires for your vehicle and budget on our new website: WWW.MATLOCKTIRESERVICE.COM

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