PAGE APB The Knoxville Focus June 4, 2018 June 4, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com SAVE THE DATE! PAGE A1 Book Signing Party for Rosie Moore’s new book “Love Anytime” Ftn City Lions Club 5345 N Broadway Tuesday, June 19 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE Take One! June 4, 2018

Checking in on the Behavioral Urgent Care Center By Mike Steely church. The creation of the 10 weeks of operation, we appropriately assessing [email protected] center came after several have seen roughly 90 cli- whether a person needs The Knoxville Focus years of effort by citizens ents. While the Behavioral treatment or needs to go recently asked Jerry Vag- who wanted diversion, not Health Urgent Care Center to jail. About 82 percent of nier, president and CEO jail, for mentally ill offend- contains 16 beds, we have our referrals are from the of Helen Ross McNabb ers and those with a drug been intentional in slowly Knoxville Police Depart- Center, how things are addiction. increasing the number of ment,” he added. going at the Behavioral Jessica Hill, director clients to ensure we are Adjoining the Urgent Care Health Urgent Care Center. of community relations providing the best possi- Center is a separate facility The facility, located just off for Helen Ross McNabb, ble services,” Vagnier said. which houses and treats a Western Avenue at 5203 responded to The Focus “Intake, discharge and different client who is there Ball Camp Pike, opened inquiry with answers from follow up continue to go voluntarily. in March following a well- Vagnier. smoothly. Approximately “The second half of the attended ribbon cutting. “The Helen Ross McNabb 80 percent of the people facility houses our crisis PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. Funded by the state, Center is pleased with the referred to us by the police services, which includes Open since March the Behavioral Health Urgent Care county and city the Urgent progress of the Behav- and sheriff’s departments the Mobile Crisis Unit and Center provides 72 hours of diversion from jail for Care Center occupies ioral Health Urgent Care have been accepted into Crisis Stabilization Unit. mentally ill and drug offenders. Most of the 90 clients part of a renovated build- Center. From opening on treatment at this facil- The Mobile Crisis Unit served there so far have been brought to the center by the ing that once served as a March 19 through May 24, ity. This shows we are Continue on page 2 Knoxville Police Department.

Second Saturday Concert series lineups announced First shows kick The free concerts, held off June 9 at The June through August on the Cove and New second Saturday of each month, run from 6 to 8 p.m. Harvest Park Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets Knox County is again or lawn chairs. Please note: hosting its Second Satur- No alcohol is allowed. day Concerts series this The dates and bands for summer as the parks and summer 2018 are: recreation department will • June 9 – Rockinfellerz oversee live entertainment (The Cove) and Wild Blue for the whole family at The Yonder (New Harvest) Cove and – for the second • July 14 – The Jennings year in a row – at New Har- Street Band (The Cove) and vest Park. Continued on page 3 Goat grazing, sidewalk

PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. sound, mall changes on Boy Scout Troop 55 of the Fountain City Methodist Church presented the colors during the beginning of Honor Fountain City Day. City Council agenda By Mike Steely [email protected] Councilman Mark Campen. Rain did not deter Communications Direc- The Knoxville City Coun- tor Jesse Mayshark told cil meets in regular ses- The Focus that several sion Tuesday at 6 p.m. in requests have been made the City-County Building’s to permit goats on private Honor Fountain City Day main assembly room and, property. He said doing so By Mike Steely among other agenda items, would require a permit and [email protected] of the East Tennessee Volunteer said that the “best hamburgers in they will discuss permit- be permitted for 90 days in Honor Guard fired a 21-gun salute the world are right here at Litton’s.” ting goat grazing, control- a fenced lot. It may have rained most of Memo- in honor of fallen heroes. Town Hall Chair Kelly Ellenburg ling sound on sidewalks Amplified sound on city rial Day but that didn’t deter the Sponsored by the Fountain City hosted the event, noting that “A and two changes involving sidewalks and rights-of-way ceremonies at Honor Fountain City Town Hall, the 43rd Annual Honor Walk in the Park” was the theme. both malls. might also be prohibited if Day. Although some politicians and Fountain City Day was surprised Each year local citizens are hon- The city code may be an agenda item requested vendors cleared out by the time the with a visit by former Governor Phil ored for their efforts and Bill Dohm changed in a vote to allow by the Office of Redevelop- 3 p.m. program got underway, many Bredesen, who spoke briefly follow- and Patty Cooper received the temporary goat grazing in ment passes. Mayshark residents stayed and watched the ing great applause from the crowd. Town Hall Chair’s Award for their the city to control invasive said some street perform- patriotic program and presentation Bredesen is a candidate for U. S. purchase and restoration of Savage plants on private proper- ers have been using ampli- of honors to citizens who contrib- Senator. Garden and efforts at the Garden ty. Goats have been used fiers, either battery pow- uted time and effort to the com- “This is the kind of event I love to Montessori School. in recent years to control ered or plugged into out- munity. go to with all kinds of people, poli- Knoxville Vice Mayor Fin- kudzu at Fort Dickerson side outlets. The prohibi- The ceremonies began as mem- tics, and backgrounds. That’s what barr Saunders was honored and Park and other places. Now tion will not affect busi- bers of Boy Scout Troop 55 of the America is supposed to be about,” received the Friend of Fountain the code may be changed ness patio music which is Fountain City Methodist Church pre- he said. City Award. to allow, with a permit, the already regulated. sented the flag and Rev. Jeff Lane Congressional candidate and Carol Evans, director of Legacy animals on private lots. The Two items are on the of Smithwood Baptist Church gave Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett Parks, was the keynote speaker request comes from the agenda that could involve the devotional. Lynn Bennett sang also spoke briefly and honored and was recognized as Fountain office of Sustainability and Continued on page 4 the national anthem. Members fallen military and veterans and Continue on page 3

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Well, them from a house you own, the court has to pay its you must pay a filing fee in employees, and one of the order to evict them. That main ways they do this is PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. filing fee is the initial court by collecting court costs. Travis McKenny was honored by the Knox County Commission last week for being chosen the Keller Williams Realty costs that are charged. Those court costs fund not International Rookie of the Year. Commissioners Dave Wright and Bob Thomas and Mayor Tim Burchett spoke There may or may not be only the court system, but during the honor. additional court costs that also the county government are accrued during the and the government always case. If the plaintiff (the has things it can spend person who pays an initial money on so they want to filing fee) prevails in their see as much money collect- Big Ears Festival gets $25,000 case against the defen- ed as possible. dant, the defendant may Jedidiah McKeehan is be ordered to pay the court an attorney practicing in costs, which means that the Knox County and surround- defendant will have to pay ing counties. He works in from Hotel/Motel Taxes back the plaintiff what they many areas, including crim- By Mike Steely Commissioner Dave Wright to look into procedures for deferring [email protected] initially paid to start the law- inal, personal injury, land- opposed the contribution explaining zoning requests, explaining that a suit. lord-tenant, probate, and The Big Ears Festival finally that the request should have been “timeline” should be added and In criminal cases, a defen- estate planning. Visit attor- received a $25,000 contribution made during the budget presentation asked if an automatic deferral should dant will very often have to ney-knoxville.com for more from the Knox County Commission but the request “showed up in the be granted if requested. pay court costs associated information. but only after Visit Knoxville came middle of our term.” Commissioner Dailey said that on board as the event’s agency. The “The city gave $25,000 and the “Consent” items should be read matter was debated during a recent Visit Knoxville gave $60,000,” after other business and asked the Checking in on the Behavioral commission work session because Commissioner Schoonmaker said, Rules Committee to consider it. no sponsor was named and some asking if the Hotel/Motel Tax fund The discussion turned to state Urgent Care Center commissioners objected to donating “is flat.” Finance Director Chris Cont. from page 1 representation when Commissioner Unit provides short-term the money directly to the event. Caldwell said the funds are there Anders indicated that he’s going provides a 24-hour crisis treatment and access to The resolution was rewritten “to and available. Honor Fountain City Day to ask the commission to hire a response for individuals services to prevent psychi- be paid to Visit Knoxville.” The funds “If we spent $150,000 we couldn’t Nashville lobbyist at the close of the experiencing a behavioral atric hospitalization. This will come from the county’s Hotel/ buy that kind of publicity, it’s one of budget hearings. health crisis. Through the service is provided on a vol- Motel Tax Fund. Commissioner Hugh the best festivals in the Southeast. It “We lost big when our Urban MCU, staff provide assess- untary basis to adults who Nystrom told the other members truly brings people from all over the Growth Bill lost in Nashville,” ments, triage and access have been diagnosed with that the sponsor was added and world to Knoxville,” Commissioner Anders lamented. A request from to the appropriate level a mental illness and/or co- Commissioner Evelyn Gill said that Brad Anders said. the commission to end the Urban of care for the person in occurring disorders who an education component was added “We can demand receipts,” Anders Growth policy in Knox County never need,” Vagnier said. are experiencing a behav- to the event for “musical awareness said, adding that Kim Trent of Visit “The Crisis Stabilization ioral health crisis,” he said. for children.” Knoxville is “comfortable with this.” made it out of committee there and The annual March event draws a Commissioner Evelyn Gill said the he added, “We’ve got to get rid of large attendance to Knoxville and public often doesn’t understand the that Urban Growth Plan.” VOLUNTEER SQUARES features all types of musical genres, budget process and, “We need to do Busler said the exemption from Want something different? Try Square Dancing! films, performances and visual arts. a better job.” the plan might have passed “if we had known the bill was down there.” Classes are: The city and Visit Knoxville annually Nystrom said the funding goes to “We sat down with our state June 11, 18 & 25 contribute funds for the event. a 501-3-C which must file a report ”I would have voted ‘No‘ tonight adding, “It’s all public information.” representatives and said it was a 7PM to 8:15PM but it was vetted by Visit Knoxville,” Wright said that other events priority but no one was down there,” Fun, Laughter and Healthy Commissioner Carson Dailey said. He and local attractions know how to Chairman Smith said. Exercise! said that a direct contribution from request funds. He was the only “No” “No one stood up to talk about A ordable $5 per person the county, without Visit Knoxville, vote on the funding. it,” Busler said of the local state would open a Pandora’s Box but now In other action Chairman Randy representatives when the bill was 865-689-2665 or 865-406-5443 he is “OK with this change.” Smith asked the Rules Committee introduced. READY FOR NEW

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Yet those during his presidency by the tion of executive privilege. on the Associated Press. in our culture has been due same people who were media could be described Obama’s attorney gener- The Obama DOJ tapped to the ability of the media, indignant about the slings as nothing less than doting. al, Eric Holder, became phones and spied on a Fox aligned with the entertain- and arrows of the far right Jim Acosta, the same gadfly the first Attorney General News reporter, following ment industry and more against Obama are all too masquerading as a news of the United States to be his movements and read- recently, social media to willing to believe anything, reporter, gushed Obama’s held in contempt by Con- ing his emails. There was shape and mold events. We no matter how base or ridic- inaugural speech would gress. Despite the out- the Obama DOJ extorting still hear a lot about free- ulous about Trump. One likely be “one for the ages.” rage over Donald Trump’s huge settlements from cor- dom of the press, yet along reason the left in this coun- Acosta confronted one Tea executive orders, Barack porations while the money with that same freedom try have become unhinged Party supporter dressed as Obama routinely ignored was not deposited into the By Steve Hunley, comes a certain responsi- about Donald Trump’s elec- the Grim Reaper and ridi- courts and frequently ruled U. S. Treasury, but rather Publisher bility. Much of that respon- tion is they made the erro- culing Obama about being through executive orders. funneled to ideological and [email protected] sibility has been eroded by neous assumption America “over the top.” Evidently, There was little said by the political allies of the presi- thirty-second news reports had fundamentally changed Acosta doesn’t think any- national media when Pres- dent. “The man who never followed by thirty minutes with the election of Barack thing is over the top in ridi- ident Obama sent planes Any criticism or attempt looks into a newspaper is of analysis. Obama. Obama’s globalist culing Trump. laden with cash to pay a to hold Obama adminis- better informed than he Newspapers especial- view of the world, his core Barack Obama recent- ransom to a terrorist state. tration officials responsi- who read them, in as much ly have always had a point belief the United States was ly bragged he didn’t have Few ever saw the investiga- ble was decried as either as he who knows nothing of view and many newspa- not the greatest country in any scandals while in the tive report showing in detail a right wing plot or merely is nearer to truth than he pers were either unabash- the world; in fact, Obama White House. Of course how the Obama administra- racist. Yet we’ve reached whose mind is filled with edly Republican or Demo- seemed to take the attitude there were scandals during tion subverted the efforts of the point where employ- falsehoods and errors.” – crat, conservative or liber- Americans had much to be the Obama administra- law enforcement officers to ees of President Trump, his Thomas Jefferson al. The national news rep- remorseful about. There tion, some of them utterly derail an international drug- family members, and even resented on television was were those who swooned appalling. The problem was trafficking operation, which those who voted for him are Using that quote may not a different matter entire- over Obama’s reputed the national media treat- was run by Hezbollah, a ter- demeaned and dehuman- be wise being in the news- ly. I don’t think any Presi- intelligence and speculat- ed them quite different- rorist organization. ized by people who claim paper business, but like dent of the United States ed the presidency was not ly. Barack Obama demon- Obama officials reput- to be paragons of compas- much of what Thomas Jef- has suffered more personal enough of a challenge for strably lied to the Ameri- edly understood they were sion. Jim Acosta can whine ferson said and wrote, it abuse than Donald Trump. him. Some are tempted to can people about Obam- protected to a large extent all he likes that Donald has a lot of truth in it. The I well recall how many on forget under Barack Obama acare; the Obama adminis- by either the stupidity or Trump has wounded the media in this country is the left huffed that Barack the middle class serious- tration repeatedly refused the partisan inclination of media and the First Amend- used to having enormous Obama had been vilified by ly diminished and income to cooperate with Con- reporters. Few reporters ment. No, Jim, you and your power and there was a time the right, loudly denouncing inequality reached its gressional investigations, said little, if anything, when colleagues did that yourself. Honor Fountain City Day Second Saturday Cont. from page 1 Concert series City Woman of the Year. The Fountain City resident told the audience that she’s lived there since 1982 and Cont. from page 1 The Cove at Concord the park is the reason she Craw Daddy Jones (New Park is located at 11808 chose to live there. Harvest) Northshore Drive. The Fountain City Man of the • Aug. 11 – Freequency park features several Year was former Parks and (The Cove) and Wild Blue other summertime ame- Recreation Department Yonder (New Harvest) nities, including a beach, Director Joe Walsh. In addition to great playground, sand volley- McAlister’s Deli’s Taze- music, a food truck will be ball court, walking trail well Pike location received on site at The Cove selling and fishing areas. the Commercial Resto- food and drinks. New Harvest Park is ration Award, which was “These concerts are located at 4775 New Har- accepted by Josh Bisig, one of our best attend- vest Lane. The park fea- General Manager. PHOTOS BY MIKE STEELY. ed events,” said Doug tures a number of ameni- The Residential Resto- Rain didn’t stop the ceremo- Bataille, senior director ties, including a pavilion, ration Award went to Chad nies at Honor Fountain City of the county’s parks and walking trail, playground Kiser for restoring a home Day as the north Knoxville recreation department. and splash pad. at 412 Midlake on the community honored the “We hear from lots of If any concert has to be corner of Kingwood Road. fallen and all veterans. The folks that they come early, canceled due to inclem- Ellenburg recognized the soggy day featured many bring a picnic, and really ent weather, a notification various Honor Fountain City local office holders, politi- enjoy the opportunity to will be posted to the Knox Day sponsors, including cians, community organi- listen to the music in such County Parks & Rec Face- The Knoxville Focus, and zations and several citizens great locations.” book and Twitter. recognized organization were honored for their ef- members who helped in the forts. celebration. They are Ken Cloninger, Charlotte Davis, Commissioner Michele Car- NOW OPEN Mark Enix, Charles Har- ringer, Councilwoman Lau- rington, Carlene Malone, ren Rider and Carol Evans Vintage, etc – Knoxville 3000 Tazewell Pike | Knoxville Tn. 37918 Steve Muffler, Jamie Rowe of Legacy Parks chat follow- 865-622-3252 and Jim Tumblin. ing the Fountain City cere- Open Daily 11-6pm “It was a labor of love,” monies. Evans was honored Vintage, Antique, Retro, Shabby Chic, Farmhouse, Ellenburg said of the effort as Fountain City’s Woman French Country, Eclectic, Industrial & Much More to prepare and present the of the Year. celebration. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus June 4, 2018 At-Large District 10 candidates Family objects to answer Focus questions Horner Bridge Compiled by Mike Steely about additional traffic in has an elected body of rep- programs where inmates The Knoxville Focus is an already congested area. resentatives (school board) and their family members asking all the contested Many expressed the need that have the responsibility can come together in a moniker By Mike Steely Knox County Commission to have a particular road of public education for our professional setting to build [email protected] candidates several ques- widened. A representa- citizens. The school board better long-term outcomes tions. The race for At-Large tive from MPC (Metropoli- and Superintendent of Knox for all parties. Knox County Commissioners got an earful from the Seat 10 has Democrat tan Planning Commission) County Schools lay out the Do you have a landowners on Pedigo Road last week. In March a Tori Griffin and Republican explained to those in atten- education priorities and favorite to become bridge along the rural route was dedicated to the late Larson Jay facing off to dance that it would cost present them to the mayor Mary Lou Horner, one of the first women elected to replace Commissioner Bob $2 million per lane, per and commission for fund- Commission Chair? the commission and a community and political leader. Thomas. The Generals Elec- mile to widen any road in ing. County Commission is Tori Giffin: Carson Dailey While Horner certainly deserves recognition for her tion is August 2nd and Early the County. That’s $4 mil- legally restricted to approv- Larson Jay: The Knox service the lady, according to Janet Clark, never rep- Voting starts July 13th. lion for one mile. Current- ing funding without addi- County Commission has resented the Pedigo Road area and the naming of the Answers are printed in ly, the capitol development tional oversight and mana- the potential to change bridge over Bull Run Creek there should be named for alphabetical order based fund only has $12 million. gerial input. I would like to dramatically in the coming the Clark family. Pedigo Road runs from East Emory on the candidate’s last The county is projected to see greater communication months. Depending on Road through rural North Knox County to just beyond names. grow by 100,000 residents and partnership between who’s elected to new Norris Freeway. in 10-15 years. Commission and the school positions within our local Janet Clark spoke during Public Forum at Tuesday’s Why are you We will need to improve board, but until the legal government, re-elected meeting of the commission and recalled the history of running? our infrastructure, hire relationship is different, I in current Commission the E. O. Clark family. She said the Clarks twice donat- more officers to keep us don’t see much changing in seats, or new Commission ed the land for a bridge and owns the land on both Tori Griffin: Government safe, hire more teachers, each governing body’s roles members are elected / ends of the bridge. She said the family maintains the impacts us more at pay off our debt, and pre- and responsibilities. appointed, there’s no way bridge and even removes graffiti there when a local home. Government can’t pare for the future. There’s How do you feel to determine the makeup of church does baptisms in the creek. fix everything, but there a cost that comes with that. about face-to-face the body and the leadership “E.O. Clark was a teacher, principal, justice, consta- are some ways that it I don’t believe it’s too much needs going forward. ble, community leader and deacon in the Pleasant Hill can improve the lives of to ask citizens to invest in visits at the county What committees Baptist Church,” she said. ordinary citizens in a major their county to improve the jail? are you interested in “Mary Lou was all about beautification,” she said, way. By bringing livable quality of life for all. Tori Griffin: The County adding that the Horner probably would not appreciate wage jobs, working to give Larson Jay: I am a firm and tech companies serving? a plaque with her name on it in the middle of a pasture. our students a world class believer that our low tax shouldn’t be making money Tori Griffin: Joint Education “She would be spinning in her grave,” Clark said, education, keeping housing rate is a positive factor in off the backs of inmates. It Committee, Community explaining that she feels Horner should have recogni- affordable and ensuring the the quality of life in Knox costs $6 for 30 minutes (in Action Committee, tion but not at that location. safety our neighborhoods, County and an attraction Knox County) and requires Development Corp Board “Everyone knows it as the Clark Bridge, it should be these are tangible ways to to people / businesses families to have updated Larson Jay: As a new named the E. O. Clark Memorial Bridge,” she told the improve the quality of life looking to relocate to and tablets, phones, and/or member of County commission. for everyone. These are expand within our commu- computers to video chat Commission, I believe my Commissioner Charles Busler said that “maybe local issues that everyone nity. If Knox County should with their loved ones. It education and experience somewhere down the road we can have a Mary Lou can get behind regardless have a revenue deficien- adds an additional financial would be best suited for Horner plaque in the Fountain City Park.” He said of political affiliation, class, cy and does not have the burden to families who are the Community Action before names are attached to county landmarks, the race, sex or religion. Our resources needed to prop- already cash strapped with Committee, Visit Knoxville individual’s legacy to their community should be con- county is growing, quicker erly support our citizens or legal fees, and quite frankly Committee, Retirement and sidered. than anyone could ever allow for proper levels of it’s inhumane. Studies have Pension Board, Parks and “We need to look for a place for Mary Lou,” he said. imagine and we need investment, I would first shown that inmates who Recreation Board, Audit “I don’t know who made the decision, I had no input. leadership that will bring examine all non-essential have a strong family sup- Committee and Emergency Mary Lou lived in Fountain City and then moved to bold and innovative ideas spending, programs and port system are less likely Communications Board. Halls,” said Commissioner Michele Carringer, who to grow our economy. I support services before to return to jail. Fifty cents However, I will gladly serve described Horner as “a little red-headed fireball believe I am that person. considering any new taxes. of every dollar paid goes to in whatever capacity the woman.” I’m running to represent all I do believe we will continue the county general fund. I Commission Chair might “This is a great example of people who take care of residents and to make Knox to grow our commercial and believe we can find better ask of me and where I can their community. Mary Lou would not be upset about County a stronger place residential tax base, but at ways to increase the gener- be most helpful to Knox this at all,” said Commissioner Bob Thomas, adding, that’s ready for the future. current levels, these natu- al fund that doesn’t impose County. “We can all get together and make this work out.” Larson Jay: I am running for ral growth levels are only an unfair tax to families. Knox County Commissioner sufficient to maintain our Larson Jay: M y because I want to be part County as it is today. Much understanding is the current of the big-picture vision for depends on who our next system of using technology a growing and prosperous Mayor is and the priorities to allow inmates visitation Knox County. I believe I and vision that person sets in a virtual environment has have a unique opportunity forth, and until that’s decid- been a successful, low-cost to become a more formal ed, we simply can’t know tool that’s helped alleviate servant leader during a time what our financial model staffing shortages within when new, experienced will look like. the County Sheriff’s Office. and educated leaders Should the Additionally, the current are needed more than commission have visitation system is safer ever. Additionally, I believe for our law enforcement who governs matters and a larger say in how officers and allows for public service should be schools operate? a personal visitation for selfless not self-serving. I Tori Griffin: Because a family members who live far am working hard to bring large portion of the County from our community. After passionate (but rational), budget goes toward educa- the program is in place for thoughtful leadership to tion, County Commission a period of time, I would Knox County Commission. should have some input in recommend evaluating it How do you feel how funds are allocated. and gaining feedback from about a need to raise The day-to-day operations, all parties to determine curriculum, and administra- its effectiveness and property taxes? tive roles should not be the bring those factors into Tori Griffin: Recently I concern of the Commission. determining its ongoing attended a community I believe it’s the Commis- use. I would also be open meeting in Powell. A devel- sion’s role to grow our econ- to new programs that pair oper plans on building a omy so that the education traditional face-to-face new subdivision and the budget is funded. visitation with rehabilitation residents are concerned Larson Jay: Knox County and recovery treatment Goat grazing, sidewalk sound, mall changes on City Council agenda Cont. from page 1 The council will also other placeholder is to dis- both Knoxville Center be asked to increase a cuss a license agreement and West Towne Malls. contract with Cannon & with Iris Networks, LLC, The planning commis- Cannon by $9,814, bring- involving a fiber optic tele- sion is asking the council ing the total for the First communication network. to change the zoning ordi- Creek Greenway Project to The mayor may be autho- nance to allow certain uses $465,309. The increase rized to apply for a grant in SC-3 Regional Shopping may be the final funding as from the state Forestry Centers. The change would the project closes out. Division for the purchase open the malls to addition- The council may autho- and installation of trees. al non-traditional business- rize the mayor to enter into The $20,000 grant would es and stores. an agreement with the be matched with the same The former Toys”R”Us Tennessee Department of amount from the city. store on North Mall Road at Transportation for an accel- Knoxville Center Mall may erated bus corridor project The planning commis- change from SC-3 to PC-2, on Broadway. sion is asking the council Retail and Distribution Two placeholders are on to rename Brandau Street, Park, to permit the loca- the agenda, one asking for between Knoxville College tion of EBCO. The company the issuance of bonds to Drive and Monroe Senter is a major supplier of engi- cover the street light con- Street, to “James Davis neered rubber products for version in the agreed pur- Street.” Evans Kariuki insulators and seals for var- chase of KUB poles and made the application and ious industries. switching to LED lights. The the MPC passed it 14-0. June 4, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

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By Mike Steely Fountain City staple [email protected] What can you say about a 60-year-old family restaurant? How about its great food, great service and a great history of family owners Louis’ Restaurant has helped this special place survive and thrive through the decades. Owner Jimmy Brinias told The Focus that and Drive-In the Original Louis’ Restaurant and Drive-In is surviving the Broadway and I-640 construc- tion. The business has a history of survival Jimmy and Gus Brinias and Michael Adams celebrating and family ownership. The Brinias family pur- are seen at the serving window inside the chased the Italian restaurant in 1976 with Original Louis’ Restaurant. The Brinias family a partner and suffered a fire in 1988. Then welcomes you to enjoy their famous spaghetti, the Broadway interchange on the Knoxville hand-cut steaks and much more. 60th year bypass took their building and they found people from all over the area come for supper. another building just up the street on Old Louis’ Restaurant has room for 175 people Broadway. and a banquet room that seats sixty. What’s a Plans for the current highway construction bit unusual is that the restaurant continues to gave the family a scare when first proposed have drive-in dining with curb service. Jimmy but eventually the widening of Dutch Valley says many people phone in their orders and Road was moved closer to I-640 and their pick it up at the curb, to take it home or eat location was safe. in their car. Today Jimmy and wife Tammy, his stepson “I’ve done everything here,” Jimmy said. He Michael Adams and his brother-in-law Jeff began working at the restaurant for his father, Foster offer friendly family service along with Gus, busing tables and anything he was asked Louis’ staff of 50. They are open 11 a.m. until to do. He said the restaurant always closes 10 p.m. every day except Monday. the week of July 4th, giving the employees The menu offers a wide variety of options time off and giving the family a week to catch but Brinias says spaghetti is the absolute up with things in the restaurant. favorite, saying, “We go through 600 to 700 The nearby road construction has con- pounds of noodles each week.” cerned the Brinias family but they’ve stayed “Our onion rings are immensely popular,” at it, serving their customers with great food he added. The restaurant also offers pizza, and service. They are looking forward to the steak, salads, sandwiches and much more. end of construction and, in the meantime, Jimmy said he hand cuts the choice Creek welcome their friends and customers. Stone beef. Jimmy said that after the current construc- The restaurant has been so popular that tion is done the family plans to renovate the a number of celebrities have dined there. restaurant inside and out. Among those are Kenny Chesney and David The Original Louis’ Restaurant and Drive-In Letterman. Jimmy said he was delighted when is located at 4661 Old Broadway. You can find PHOTOS BY MIKE STEELY Letterman mentioned the restaurant on the them on the internet at “theoriginallouis.com” Jimmy, Gus and Tammy Brinias and Michael Adams stand in front of the his late night television talk show. or call them at (865) 688-4121. famous Louis’ Restaurant and Drive-In on Old Broadway in Fountain City. While local residents love the lunch at Louis’ Drop by and wish them a Happy Birthday. 150 years at Glenmore Mansion set Public Meeting tonight for Saturday in Jefferson County to discuss bike lanes on By Mike Steely [email protected] The celebration begins at 10:15 a.m. with a formal North Broadway Are you a Jarnagin or historic program and Bob City staff will seek input Central Street a three-lane a descent of Milton P. Jarnagin, Jefferson County from community residents road would add consisten- Jarnagin? If so there is historian, will introduce and property owners about cy, reduce confusion and a special event for you special guests and share a proposal to restripe North lane mergers, and there- at the historic Glenmore memories of the family. Broadway between Depot fore improve safety, accord- Mansion during the 150th Also speaking at the 150- Avenue and Central Street ing to traffic engineers. Birthday Celebration there year celebration will be Dr. in a meeting tonight at According to the Federal on Saturday, June 9. John Welton, Phil Kindred 5:30 p.m. at All Occasion Highway Administration, a The mansion is locat- and Dr. Brad Bull. Catering, 922 N. Central St. change from four lanes to ed at 1280 North Chucky The Glenmore Mansion will celebrate 150 years on Sat- The event will feature The “complete streets” three lanes can generate a Pike just north of Andrew urday with a book signing by Barbara Aston-Wash and a book signing of “Bless proposal calls for adding reduction in crashes by 19 Johnson Highway east of descendants of the Jarnagin Family who occupied the Her Heart” by Knoxville bike lanes to this section to 47 percent. Jefferson City. historic home for some 83 years. The home is located on journalist Barbara Aston- of Broadway and reducing Adding bike lanes to The John Roper Branner North Chucky Road just north of Andrew Johnson High- Wash. The book sign- the road from four to three this section of Broadway family built the home in way east of Jefferson City. ing will take place in the traffic lanes. would implement one of 1868 and the Jarnagin Glenmore Dining Room Broadway is already the top 25 priorities iden- family bought it in 1882. Second Empire architec- Glenmore Preservation beginning at 1 p.m. three lanes north of Central tified in the City’s Bicycle Since then the genera- tural styles of the mid-Vic- Society celebrate. The Aston-Wash’s novel Street, and the state’s Facilities Plan. Completing tions of Jarnagins called torian era. family descendants deals with romance, Broadway Viaduct replace- this “missing link” would Glenmore home for about On Saturday the man- will arrive from nearby murder, suicide and the ment will convert the bridge connect existing Central 83 years. The Glenmore sion will see about Jefferson City as well as loss of great wealth and to three lanes. So making Street bike lanes to Fort Mansion is one of the few 16 Jarnagin descen- Iowa, North Carolina, should be of interest to this section of Broadway Sanders, the University of remaining examples of dants return to help the Florida and Chattanooga. Continue on page 2 between Depot Avenue and Continue on page 4

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Instead, they must dis- opposing media outlet. In the hold office. tell a lie.” As saying that the agency is taking cuss offers with the sales man- end, we can only go with our gut Thomas Jefferson once said, children, we homes, cars, and all other pos- ager. On many occasions when a feelings as to determining what are taught to sessions of those owing tax seller leaves the office, he stands is true, and all too many have irri- “Honesty is the first chapter in the tell the truth moneys. However, few folks can around for a while without ever table bowel syndrome that colors book of wisdom.” All of those who or other- qualify for paying the IRS less asking permission before return- their best guesses. sing Jefferson’s praises might wise suffer than they owe. They might still ing with a counter offer. I don’t Worst of all, our government do well to take that statement the conse- might have to pay just as much need games, nor will I play them is lying to us. Polarization has to heart. In fact, all of us would quences. As in taxes after working with one when buying a car. No customer taken over both parties. Instead do well to be more honest in all witnesses of these businesses, and then appreciates the string of lies and of working together for the By Joe Rector of our dealings in this world. The [email protected] in court, we they pay fees for services to that deceptions with which car deal- common good, politicians in two “swear to tell company that promised to help ers beset them. All of us know of the branches of government return to the truth should start the truth, the them so much. That sounds like that there’s no such thing as a are more interested in promot- in the hallowed halls of our gov- whole truth, and nothing but the a lie to me. deal on a car. ing their viewpoints than in dig- ernment. Elected officials becom- truth so help us God.” What hap- Buying new cars are nerve- People don’t know what is true ging for the truth and giving it the ing role models for the citizens of pened to the commitment to the racking experiences for most in the news. Sometimes report- light of day. New lies bombard us this country could turn the tide truth? people. That time only wors- ers inject their biases into news daily, and citizens turn deaf ears toward better days. Otherwise, Every day, television ads blast ens when they face salesmen. stories; at other times sensation- to anything that doesn’t agree us with promises and results. Customers are taken to small alized and exaggerated state- with their thinking. The coun- I fear that we are watching the However, the fine print at the offices where they bargain with ments turn what should be solid try feels as if it is in a tailspin, crumbling of our country and its bottom of the screen tells the the dealership representative. It’s reporting into yellow journalism. and the pilots have parachuted rightful place in this world. 150 years at Glenmore The Price of Freedom is Not Cheap Mansion set for Saturday It is always a solemn sight, also. May we always remem- the grave of a fallen soldier. ber the price our American Across heroes have paid for our in Jefferson County o u r freedom! To the active mili- Cont. from page 1 be an open self-guided tour country, tary and veterans, “thank you history buffs, romantics of the house, period dress national for your service.” To the mili- and anyone familiar with and encampment display cemeter- tary families who have lost a Jefferson County and East by the Sons and Daughters ies are mother, father, son, or daugh- Tennessee history. of Confederate Veterans, d o t t e d ter in service, America owes a The book is a histor- several local historical w i t h huge debt of gratitude to you ic novel depicting the life and genealogy groups, live thou- as well. and times of Ellen McClung bluegrass music, and local sands of With the first unofficial holi- Berry, who was instru- By Ralphine Major markers day of summer barely behind storytellers. ralphine3@yahoo. mental in securing the Anyone attending is invit- com o f t e n us, the summer season is Glenmore Mansion from decorat- surely on its way! Have a fun ed to bring folding chairs, the Jarnagin heirs and ed with flags for Memorial summer, make lots of memo- sit under the tent or shade engaged in its early resto- Day. They designate the final ries, and above all---be safe! tree and enjoy the day. All ration, interior decorating resting place of America’s Come and and opening the site as a events are free except for finest who have made the see us on museum in 1972. the BBQ lunch with two ultimate sacrifice for this Saturday, Lunch will be available to sides and a drink. Anyone country. Memorial Day calls June 9, purchase on site from Two interested in the book sign- to mind the heart-wrenching 11 a.m. -2 Coaches BBQ and a birth- ing or celebration should image---seen all too often---of p.m., book day cake will be served to contact Phil Kindred, a a young child holding a folded signing, everyone attending from Glenmore Docent by calling flag that once draped the Food City the front porch. 865-414-8764 or emailing Photo of the gravesite of an American hero with coffin of a parent lost in war. at the corner of Millertown Beginning at 1 p.m. and him at knewmarket@char- the flag in the background, courtesy of Steve Ellis, It is a reminder that the fam- Pike and Loves Creek Road, ending at 4 p.m. there will ter.net. Light House Studio. ilies left behind pay a price Knoxville, Tennessee. June 4, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Bill Brock of Tennessee Part One Pages from the Past

By Ray Hill [email protected] The transformation of Kennedy administration turning Tennessee from a warmed to the candida- solidly Democratic state to cy of Wilkes Thrasher, Jr. a two-party state belongs Thrasher was also the to the candidacies of three scion of a political family men: Howard Baker, Bill as his father had been Brock and Winfield Dunn. a popular county judge Perhaps Bill Brock is less from Hamilton County and well remembered than one didn’t have to look either Howard Baker or far for landmarks bear- Winfield Dunn because ing the name of the elder he never returned to Wilkes Thrasher; there Tennessee to live after was a school and a bridge FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION. establishing residency in named for the old judge. Tennessee Congressman William E. “Bill” Brock, circa 1964. Maryland. Yet for those Forty-one years old and Tennesseans who do recall outgoing, Wilkes Thrasher Bill Brock in Tennessee, was a stark contrast to the Thrasher, Jr. faced off in Thrasher, Jr. Thrasher was years’ experience arguing Commission. Senator they remember him fondly. aging congressman. J. B. a debate in the fall cam- sent to Trinidad by appoint- his clients’ cases in court. Estes Kefauver was due to William E. Brock, III was Frazier had been opposed paign that become quite ment of President John F. I intend to represent the come in later to press the born into a prominent to Medicare, while contentious. The young Kennedy along with a del- Third District as if everyone flesh on behalf of Wilkes family in Chattanooga, Thrasher embraced it. businessman shrewd- egation to celebrate that in it is my client.” Thrasher Thrasher, Jr. Tennessee. William E. While Frazier’s stand won ly perceived the Kennedy nation’s independence. emphasized his support Election Day left the Brock, once a tobac- him the support of most of administration might not Brock noted Thrasher’s for President Kennedy. Democrats stunned as co salesman, borrowed the physicians inside his be as popular inside the appointment was “strict- “I’m for the majority of Bill Brock eked out a vic- $4,000 and had built one Congressional district, it Third District as some ly a political move by President Kennedy’s pro- tory over Wilkes Thrasher, of the most successful did nothing to endear him Democrats might have President Kennedy.” The gram, although I won’t Jr. Brock won with 47,604 candy companies in the to liberals and Tennessee’s believed. At the debate, young Republican added say I go along with it 100 votes to 45,597 votes world and invented the senators, Estes Kefauver Brock immediately asked, Wilkes Thrasher seemed percent.” Thrasher’s pos- for Thrasher. Brock won chocolate covered cherry, and Albert Gore, quiet- “Are we going to have a rep- to be scurrying “at every sible disagreements with six of the eleven coun- a delicacy that is still ly lined up behind Wilkes resentative of the people opportunity to the White Kennedy policies were ties comprising the Third popular today. Will Brock Thrasher, Jr. of Tennessee in Congress House to get his instruc- vague, saying, “But the Congressional District served for a brief time in Congressman Frazier, - - - or are we going to tions.” Thrasher replied he President might favor, say, and beat Thrasher deci- the United States Senate, elected in 1948 to suc- have a representative of would gladly “accept any a pass when I would want sively inside Hamilton having been appointed ceed Estes Kefauver the (Kennedy) adminis- honor conferred on me at to run a play around the County. The Nashville when Senator Lawrence D. when the latter was elect- tration?” Thrasher retort- any time by the President right end.” Tennessean’s veteran polit- Tyson died in the summer ed to the United States ed Brock “will be a rubber of the United States.” Brock and Thrasher ical columnist, Joe Hatcher, of 1929. Brock retired from Senate, was ailing and stamp of the favored few.” Thrasher tartly added, “I debated again, which sourly attributed Brock’s the Senate in 1931 and barely campaigned at all. Wilkes Thrasher also per- don’t believe the voters of was carried over televi- victory less to the young returned to his home and Wilkes Thrasher, Jr. cam- sisted in referring to Brock the district will be swayed sion. Once again, nei- candidate’s skillful perfor- business in Chattanooga. paigned at a frenetic pace as “my rich young oppo- by a Brock candy bar.” ther spared the other and mance and organizing than Will Brock’s boys, William and won the Democratic nent.” Brock shot back that Brock disputed the Thrasher, a vocal support- the “decaying Democratic E. Jr. and Richard, eventu- primary by under 300 he was not at all ashamed notion he was an arch- er of Medicare, demanded organization.” Hatcher ally ran the family business votes. Democrats across of his family’s productivi- conservative, explaining, Brock reveal any connec- groused that Thrasher had and followed the example Tennessee were elated ty; quite to the contrary, he “I’m a conservative, but I tions between his cam- been “knifed at every turn”, of their grandmother and by Thrasher’s victory, con- was “proud of it.” don’t like the word. In some paign and the American especially by those sup- were involved in local phil- sidering it a victory for Bill Brock and Wilkes ways, I agree with Barry Medical Association. Brock porting former governor anthropic efforts. Bill Brock the Kennedy administra- Thrasher, Jr. presented Goldwater, but the trouble put Thrasher on the defen- Frank Clement. Hatcher attended McCallie School tion. Many of those same voters with a clear choice with Goldwater is that he sive with the support the continued to complain in and went on to Washington Democrats were glad to as they disagreed about vir- doesn’t come up with any Democrat was receiv- his column, claiming the and Lee University and see the departure of Jim tually every issue facing the reasonable alternatives. In ing from organized labor. recent election had shown served a stint in the U. S. Frazier, whom they consid- country. Much of the media some ways, I’m like Nelson Thrasher stoutly denied he “no great Republican Navy. Brock immediately ered to be an obstruction- at the time tried to paint Rockefeller, but he often had received any contribu- strength or unity - - - but became interested in poli- ist of the Kennedy program. Brock as an “arch conser- gets a little far to the left. tions from the Teamsters rather disunity and down- tics and recalled during his It seemed inconceivable vative”, while representing I’m not so old that I think and Jimmy Hoffa. right back-stabbing among first Congressional cam- that Thrasher could lose Thrasher as a young ideal- any problem is insoluble, As the general election the Democrats.” paign, “When I got out of the general election, as ist, even though Bill Brock and my principles are con- came to a close, Senator Irrespective of Joe the service in 1956, I had the Republicans had not was a decade younger. Not servative.” It was a concise Estes Kefauver spent con- Hatcher’s opinion, Bill a little mustering out pay elected a congressman surprisingly, Brock and explanation of Bill Brock’s siderable time inside his Brock had accomplished in my pocket, so I decid- since the Harding landslide Thrasher disagreed about political philosophy. For old congressional dis- what no other Republican ed to work as a Democrat of 1920. Joe Brown had taxes. Brock was outspo- the remainder of his public trict on behalf of Wilkes had been able to do since (that’s right, Democrat) served a single term in the ken in his belief income career, Brock would eager- Thrasher. Perhaps the 1920. Brock was soon for Eisenhower.” Brock House of Representatives taxes should be reduced ly offer solutions to prob- most popular Democrat in to be recognized as an remained a Democrat and opted not to seek by a minimum of 15%, lems, oftentimes to the the Third District, Kefauver expert political organiz- in 1960 when he cam- reelection again. For forty which he believed would dismay of his own party. did all he could to help elect er with a solid grasp of paigned for Richard Nixon years, the Third District “offer every American citi- Bill Brock explained he Thrasher. As Democrats issues and was well able who carried Tennessee had not elected any- zen an opportunity to keep did not propose to go to became concerned about to articulate his own point against John F. Kennedy. thing but a Democrat to more of his own hard- Congress merely to fight the race, Republicans grew of view. Democrats had Brock remembered, “I Congress. Still there were earned money in his own John Kennedy and the increasingly excited about frequently fought utterly started working for Nixon, signs things were chang- pocket.” While Thrasher New Frontier. “… I won’t the possibility Bill Brock brutal primary campaigns but before the campaign ing not only in Tennessee, wasn’t openly advocating go to Washington and say would win. Democrats for decades in Tennessee was over I was a Young but also subtly inside for higher taxes, he spoke I’m against all of President were shocked by some without the slightest threat Republican.” the Third Congressional in generalities, saying, “… Kennedy’s program, defections from their from Republicans. Clearly, By 1962, Bill Brock District. Richard Nixon had we can expand opportuni- because I’m not,” Brock ranks who openly support- things were changing in was running for office. carried the Third District ty and freedom just as we said. “I don’t agree with a ed Brock. Some defections Tennessee and Bill Brock Brock announced as a by a handsome major- expand the physical assets lot of things he does and were expected, especial- appeared to be a young candidate for Congress ity over John Kennedy in we inherit.” Thrasher said the way he does them, but ly those Democrats who man with a bright future. from Tennessee’s Third 1960. Kefauver, a liberal, he thought by doing so it I’m not the arch-conserva- had been strong support- District, which included had been elected while would allow future genera- tive that some people are ers of Congressman J. B. Chattanooga. The incum- Franklin Roosevelt was tions the ability to “enjoy saying I am.” Frazier; others like Hugh bent was James B. Frazier, President of the United greater freedom and Soft spoken, frequently Abercrombie, a leader Jr., the son of a Tennessee States. J. B. Frazier, a con- opportunity than we enjoy intense when discussing in Frank Clement’s bid governor and U. S. sena- servative, was elected today.” issues, the chain-smok- to reclaim the governor- tor. Frazier was a Democrat after Roosevelt’s death Eventually Tennessee ing Bill Brock was diffi- ship were a blow to Wilkes and a member of perhaps and the passing of the New Democrats realized Bill cult for many voters to Thrasher. the most powerful com- Deal. Brock represented a very perceive as a wild man Democrats rallied around mittee in the House of It was clear from the real threat and while out- or Neanderthal. Brock Thrasher in the final days Representatives: the Ways start Bill Brock was not wardly confident, began appeared to be exactly of the campaign, covering and Means Committee. going to run the sort of pouring resources into the what he was: a young busi- five cities inside the Third Stately, silver-haired, and campaign past Republican Third District congressio- nessman and family man, District, while the “Brock courtly, Jim Frazier rep- nominees had run; Brock’s nal race. The election of which voters could relate Bandwagon” made a tour resented a different era effort was well organized Bill Brock would represent to. Worse still for parti- of nine stops beginning and his style and poli- and had at least enough not merely the election of san Democrats, Bill Brock in Cleveland and ending tics were little appreciat- money to compete. Bill one more Republican con- sounded reasonable. in Dunlap, Tennessee. ed by those Democrats Brock later remembered gressman, but might also Wilkes Thrasher, Jr. took Accompanying Thrasher who admired President there was barely anyone signal that Tennessee a different approach; a were Senator Albert Gore, Kennedy and Camelot. over thirty working in was evolving into a truly trial lawyer by profession, Congressman Ross Bass Congressman Frazier was his first Congressional two-party state and the Thrasher said, “I tell the and Hammond Fowler, a an old fashioned conser- campaign. Kennedy administration people that they are voting long-time member of the vative Democrat and the Brock and Wilkes moved behind Wilkes for a man who has 15 Tennessee Public Service PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus June 4, 2018 South Knoxville Alliance is active and vital By Mike Steely [email protected] Elizabeth Sherrod, sec- retary of SKA, told The South Knox County is a Focus that on Wednesday, growing and vital part of June 27 the SKA will host commerce and history of a business card exchange our area. Things are chang- at Elder’s Hardware on ing south of the river in big Chapman Highway From 8 ways including the water- until 9 a.m. front complex going in The area of South where the Baptist Hospital Knoxville stretches from was located, the growth the Tennessee River to along Chapman Highway the Sevier and Blount all the way to Seymour, the County lines. It encom- popularity of Ijam’s Nature passes neighborhoods Center and the growth of like Kimberlin Heights, the Urban Wilderness. New Hope, Island Home, If you are interested in Kingsley Station, Colonial learning about the growth Village, Lindbergh Forest, south of the river, the Vestal, Montgomery South Knoxville Alliance is Village, Old Sevier, portions Miss Tennessee Caty Davis proudly displays her SKA tee an active organization with of Seymour and many other shirt. Many community leaders often attend the South dozens of members and neighborhoods. Knoxville Alliance meetings. Photo courtesy of SKA. also includes represen- Officers of the South tatives of the numerous Knoxville Alliance include neighborhoods there. SKA Bill Lenczynski of Edward Ribbon cutting Center and Mary Vestal acts as an umbrella group Jones, Elizabeth L. Sherrod for Mary Vestal Park on Maryville Pike. for many area events, func- of Sherrod Investment Greenway This was one of the tions, and the community Group, Deborah Belford extension today first major projects for as a whole. of H&R Block, Adam Fritts the City’s new Greenways Each month the Alliance of the Greater Schools Join Mayor Rogero, City Service Crew, which was meets at Dogwood Partnership, Joe Carl of Council and Vestal neigh- announced in December Elementary School to plan the Harold News, Kathryne borhood residents as they 2016. events, discuss commu- Ogrod of Coldwell Banker cut a ribbon and celebrate The new greenway nity problems and solu- and Bob Riehl of Borderland the completion of a 0.3- entrance at Martin Mill Pike tions, and hear from Trees. mile Mary Vestal Greenway is also the site of the new various speakers. When You can contact extension, 4119 W. Martin Vestal Gateway Park, which they meet June 18th they the SKA at contact@ Mill Pike, today at 4 p.m. features an arch-covered will hear from the princi- SouthKnovilleAlliance.org The now 0.7-mile green- entrance for the paved gre- pals from the South Knox or reach Elizabeth Sherrod way links the Martin Mill enway. The improvements County Schools. The meet- at 865-680-2682. You can Pike and Ogle Avenue inter- were made possible largely ing starts at 6:30 p.m. and also find the organization section south to the City’s by members of the Vestal 8028 Chapman Hwy (865)573-2416 everyone is invited. online and on Facebook. South Knoxville Community Community Organization. Pet Appreciation Week Public Hobo the feet. I search day. Hobo already has an Wonder Dog for a new park appointment at his spa and can really get to explore, a will enjoy being pampered Meeting into this holi- new trail to trod, at Fionna’s. Spa days can day and why a new view to be simple and enjoyed at wouldn’t he? Pet savor, because home where your pup will tonight Appreciation of my pal Hobo probably appreciate more— Cont. from page 1 Week is all the Wonder Dog. because they are spending Tennessee and the City’s about him, filled By Howard Baker, Our pets get us time with you. 18-mile downtown green- with belly rubs, RN BSN up and moving, 5. Go for a car ride in the way system via Second extra special help lower our park. This is one of Hobo’s Creek Greenway. treats, longer blood pressure, favorite activities. Scenic The Tennessee ORNER walks, and more time spent increase our exercise, and drives in the park have Department of market & deli with his best pal—me. The lighten our load of troubles. low speed limits allowing Transportation conducted only bad thing about Pet 5 Tips for Appreciation Week Hobo to hang his head out a traffic study of this sec- K 7512 Sevierville Pike Hours: M-F 6am-8pm Appreciation Week—it’s only Success: the window to enjoy the tion of Broadway in 2015, seven days! Our pets love us 1. Extra time. You cannot smells. Last on our list of finding daily traffic to be (865) 851-9812 Sat 7am-8pm unconditionally every day— go wrong with spending a Hobo’s tips but certainly his approximately 10,000 driv- Sun 8am-6pm all day, and they bring us so little extra time in the park, favorite. ers with a projection of much joy and love. We really on your walk, cuddling on The best things in life are fewer than 11,000 driv- should appreciate our pets the sofa, longer belly rubs, not necessarily the most ers by 2035. The Federal every day of the year. So, or playing catch in the yard. expensive. Our pets cer- Highway Administration during this week lets show Extra time means extra love tainly enjoy our time more advises that roadways with our pets something a little that both of you will enjoy. than what money can buy. an average daily traffic more special and reflect on Change things up maybe Unfortunately, for most of volume of 20,000 cars or what our pets mean to us. a new park, new route, us time is our least avail- fewer are strong candidates Pet Appreciation Week explore something new able commodity. On the for adding bicycle lanes and is celebrating its 37th together. upside—spending time with reducing traffic lanes. anniversary this year. The 2. Bake them a home- our pets will be appreciat- For more information on holiday was created by made batch of special ed more than anything else the City’s Bicycle Facilities the American Veterinary treats or purchase from a we could give or do for our Plan, please visit www.knox- Medical Association in dog bakery. pets. If you do not have a villetn.gov/engineering. 1981. I agree, there should 3. Invite your pup’s best pet maybe this is the time be more than a special day pals over for a playdate. to consider adopting a pet for our pets, a month cele- Puppy play dates are filled from your local animal shel- bration usually gets lost—a with lots of exercise, romps, ter or rescue. Pets include week gives us time to pause and play that makes them more than dogs, the right and focus. How will you cel- feel appreciated and you will pet for you may be a cat, ebrate your pet this week? appreciate how hard they fish, horse, or bird. Do your Hobo always takes me to sleep afterwards. Keeping research, search your heart, new heights—just last week your dog well socialized is and find the best pet for he pulled me to the highest important to their quality of you. point in Kentucky on Black life. Pet Appreciation Week is Mountain, elevation 4,145 4. Indulge with a spa June 4 – 11. 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2018: Another PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 special season for Webb Tennis, veteran coach By Ken Lay the Lady Spartans dropped Coach Jimmy Pitkanen a match in en route to and the Webb School of claiming team champion- Knoxville Tennis Teams ships. have been regulars at the In the girls singles tour- Division II-A State Champi- nament: Lauren Yoon, a onships. senior, claimed the cham- And the two teams pionship when she breezed always bring home plenty past St. George’s School’s of hardware as they Hannah Grace Howell 6-1, win team and individual 6-1. medals. Yoon beat University This spring was no dif- School of Jackson eighth ferent. The Lady Spartans grader Blair Driver 6-0, won their ninth consecu- 6-2 in the quarterfinals tive team title. The boys before beating Allison Ivey team also claimed another of Christian Academy of state crown. The Spartans Knoxville (6-2, 6-3) in the won their seventh team semifinals. Seth Armstrong looks out at the football field where he helped Central’s strong post-season run in 2017 that carried the championship in nine sea- Webb’s Caroline Ross Bobcats into the Class 5A state semifinals. Armstrong, Central’s male Student-Athlete of the Year, also played baseball sons in 2018. won a quarterfinal match and excelled in the classroom. “Seth is the type of person who personifies the student-athlete label,” said Russ Wise, That winning comprised before being eliminated by CHS Assistant Principal, Class of 2018. the first half of Webb’s stay Howell in the semifinals. on May 22-23. The Spar- In girls doubles: Webb tans and Lady Spartans was certain to win a title were also well represent- as Carina Dagotto and Injuries couldn’t stop McDonald ed in the individual tourna- Anna Wisniewski defeated ments after both squads Audrey Yoon and Lili Roth cruised to victories in their 6-2, 6-2 in the champion- from leading Lady Bobcats respective team brackets. ship match. Neither the Spartans nor Continued on page 2 (Part 1 of The Knoxville of the Year. Focus’ annual feature McDonald also was a great leader recognizing local high and team captain. “Her tempo in practice was as Area standouts honored schools’ female and focused and competitive as during male Student-Athletes our matches,” added Coach Mize. by East Tennessee of the Year) “She made others around her work harder by her own example.” Russ Wise, CHS Assistant Principal, baseball coaches By Steve Williams By Ken Lay Class of 2018, added: “Hailey led the the playoffs. Hailey McDonald’s prep career is soccer team last season. Her tenac- With the 2018 high Davis, who has over, but her story can be a lasting ity on the field was the difference in school baseball season amassed more than 500 inspiration to those who follow her many of the games. Her ‘don’t quit’ in the rear view mirror, career wins as a coach, in the girls’ soccer program at Cen- attitude helped to drive the team for- the postseason recogni- guided the Eagles to a tral High. ward all season long. That same atti- tion for coaches and play- District 3-AA Tournament “She overcame two serious knee tude helped her to find success in the ers have started to roll in. Title. Gibbs also played in injuries in consecutive years early in class room as well.” Two area coaches and the state sectional round her soccer career,” recalled Coach several local players were of the playoffs. Bill Mize. “The second injury was a SETH ARMSTRONG: The senior foot- honored by the East Ten- Karns had six play- PCL. This is usually a career ender.” ball and baseball player is Central’s Soccer player Hailey McDonald is nessee Baseball Coach- ers named to the squad McDonald stuck it out and her per- male Student-Athlete of the Year. Central’s female Student-Athlete of es Association, which including: Ryder Green severance played a big part in her “Seth is a model student-athlete the Year. CHS Assistant Principal named its all-Sectional (who was named Player of selection as the school’s female Stu- and charismatic servant leader who Russ Wise praised her “tenacity” in Team last week. the Year); Trevor Adams; dent-Athlete of the Year. possesses the drive, skills and com- games and “don’t quit” attitude. Karns High School Tyler Hartless; Jared Culp; “Hailey refused to consider the mitment needed to be successful in coach Matt Hurley and Nick Miles and Jonathan possibility she would not play again everything he does,” said Bobcats catcher on Central’s baseball team, Gibbs High’s Geff Davis Nelson. and overcame the injury to become football coach Bryson Rosser. a leader both on and off the field. were each named Coach Gibbs had four selec- one of our most productive players In football, Armstrong was a run- “He excelled in the classroom and of the Year. Hurley guided tions in Bass Cooper, ever,” said Mize. “Even with the con- ning back and linebacker. on the field,” said Wise. “His dedica- the Beavers to their Wyatt Humphries, Cam stant pain her injuries brought her, “What sets Seth apart is the love tion to Central and the Fountain City third consecutive Dis- Hill and Will McSwain. she had a great career.” for his teammates and the ability to community was admirable. Seth is trict 3-AAA Tournament Grace Christian Acad- After being injured her entire fresh- be a mentor to his peers,” added the type of person who personifies Championship. Karns emy’s Noah Gent, Ryan man season, she returned her soph- Rosser. “Seth leads by example on the student-athlete label. had a perfect district Medders and Hunter Fer- omore and junior years to earn all- and off the field and has been a true “We are proud to have both of record during the regular guson were named to the district honors. Her senior year she asset and ambassador to the Central these student-athletes be part of season and reached the squad. Gent, a junior was was All-Region first team, All-District High School community.” Central High School’s Pride and Tra- state sectional round of Continued on page 4 first team and the District Midfielder Wise also called Armstrong, a dition.” New Home Improvement & Building Material Auction New Home Saturday, June 9 Improvement/ Building Material 9:30 a.m. Items PREVIEW Location: 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road IS FRIDAY June 8 Knoxville, TN 37921 9:00 - 5:00pm

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6729 Pleasant Ridge Road Knoxville, TN 37921 (865) 938-3403 TNFL735 WWW.POWELLAUCTION.COM PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus June 4, 2018 Hutchens, Irish teach basketball at summer camp By Ken Lay Bearden and Maryville. The Mike Hutchens always Bulldogs 38-2 and reached looks forward to running his the Class AAA State Semifi- Catholic High School Youth nals last season. Basketball Camp. It gives Sompayrac truly enjoyed the longtime Irish boys bas- working at the camp last ketball coach and a few of his players the opportunity week. to share the game the love “It’s great to be out here with younger players. with the kids,” he said. But it does much more. “They just want to have fun The three-day camp, held and play. last week at Catholic, also “It’s great to be out here gave the veteran coach a and get into this because chance to see some of his when you get into it, they potential former players. get into it.” The morning session is for Sompayrac, who also eight, nine and 10-year old players and it affords the plays football for the Irish, youngsters the chance to PHOTO BY KEN LAY who will look to repeat as learn the game from Hutch- Catholic High School boys basketball coach Mike Hutchens instructs young players at the school’s youth basketball Class 5A State Champi- ens, his coaching staff and camp Thursday morning. ons in 2018, relishes the players. chance to teach the game “It’s a lot of fun to be out since they were eight years “It picks up during almost like a practice.” Both got significant play- of basketball. But he also there with the little kids,” old.” the afternoon sessions Several Irish players were ing time for Catholic last learns from the camp. said Hutchens, who guided The afternoon ses- because we have eighth on hand Thursday morning. season, when the Irish “Teaching here helps me the Irish to the 2017 Class sion was for older play- graders here, who might Sam Sompayrac and Ryan won 21 games after being improve my game,” Som- AA Championship Game ers and action intensified potentially be in our [high MacDonald were among moved to District 4-AAA, in Murfreesboro. “A lot of as the middle school play- school] program,” Hutch- returning Irish varsity play- one of the toughest and payrac said. “It helps me those kids from that really ers scrimmaged and per- ens said. “We want to get ers, who were officiating most competitive leagues pay attention to the things good team that we had a formed drills similar to an a real good look at those scrimmages and instruct- in all of Tennessee. I do and do them right. couple of years ago, had organized practice ses- eighth graders. ing campers throughout The district features “It takes me back to the been coming to the camp sions. “In the afternoons, it’s the week.” powerhouse clubs such as fundamentals.” Top marks leave HVA team and coaches ‘elated’ Thewes ecstatic with Unified championship By Steve Williams Hardin Valley Academy now has at State Track an accomplishment on its athletic resume that can never be matched. It was the champion of TSSAA’s inaugural Unified Track & Field State Championships Invitational. By Ken Lay The HVA team that competed May Nathaniel Blalock finished 24 at MTSU in Murfreesboro includ- Patty Thewes couldn’t seventh and recorded a ed eight members, including four have been happier upon time of 8 minutes, 17.78 student athletes in special educa- her return from Murfrees- seconds. tion and four student athletes in reg- boro. The Lady Bulldogs had ular education curriculums, said Tim Thewes, Bearden High two athletes score in the Lee, a Special Education teacher at School’s track and field field events. Hardin Valley Academy. coach, didn’t have a large Senior Sarah Harris fin- Jennifer Hayes was the coach and number of qualifiers for ished fifth in the pole vault, Casey Queener the assistant coach. Members of the Hardin Valley Academy track and field team celebrate win- the Division 1 Large School getting Bearden’s day off to Lee’s role included organizing the ning the TSSAA’s inaugural Unified Track and Field Invitational at MTSU State Championships a positive start. She vault- team and applying for participation in Murfreesboro May 24. Left to right: Cody Fink, Noah Morro, Ethan De recently a Dean A. Hayes ed 10-00.00. based on the criteria set by TSSAA La Rosa, Mallory Woods, Jennifer Hayes, Cade Huff, Luke DeFur, Daniel Track and Soccer Stadium Abby Mink, another and Tennessee Special Olympics Gooch, Trey Bozeman, Brandon Ray, Tim Lee, Casey Queener. at Middle Tennessee State senior, took seventh in the state office. University in Murfreesboro. shot put. Mink, who was “We were among eight teams to the team for their commitment and are excited about the opportu- The Bulldogs and Lady also a goalkeeper for the selected out of 30-plus schools,” to being a united front. She ran out nity to compete for a championship Bulldogs combined to have Lady Bulldogs soccer team said Lee. on the field with them upon the for their school.” five entries on the Volun- When the competition ended and announcing of the title they had TSSAA Executive Director Bernard which made the 2017 Class teer State’s grand stage. Hardin Valley was crowned champi- won. Childress stated: “We think this is AAA State Tournament in But Bearden’s teams on, there was a celebration. “The school athletic director, just the first step in a program that 2017, posted a mark of 38 were nothing if not effi- “The team and coaches were George Ashe, congratulated the will continue to expand to include feet, 10 inches. cient on a hot late-May elated,” said Lee. “It was emotion- team and provided a trophy case to more and more student athletes Thewes said that she afternoon. al because this opportunity solid- display the championship trophies,” and we are excited about the direc- was extremely proud of Senior Josh Sobota won ified the respect that any athlete added Lee. tion this is heading.” her program’s showing on a pair of state titles. In the deserves when demonstrating their Other high schools in the com- Lee also teaches a peer tutoring shot put, he posted a mark Thursday, May 24 at the best efforts and attitude. It also petition were Bartlett, Glencliff of program, in which typical students of 65-01.75. The Universi- Midstate. shows that Special Olympics ath- Nashville, Harpeth High of Kings- are support to their peers who have ty of Kentucky signee took “It was nice to go down letes do not have to be locked into ton Springs, Lebanon, Sycamore of disabilities. home gold in the discus and have all of our athletes stereotypes. It was amazing how Pleasant View, Volunteer of Church “This program also provides the with an effort of 191-02. make all-state,” she said. this team showed up to win just as Hill and White County of Sparta. opportunity to participate in unified He shattered his previous “All of our athletes placed any athlete desires and not to be Sean Stake, VP of Sports at Spe- sports which allows special educa- state record of 190-03, and Josh won two champi- considered ‘a winner’ before given cial Olympics Tennessee, spoke tion students to train and condi- which he set as a junior in onships. the chance to compete. prior to the meet of the decision- tion for various team and individ- 2017. “He shattered his own “The most important part of it is making process. ual sports along with their nondis- The Bulldogs, who fin- record that he set last year. the friendships that formed and the “It was a difficult decision to abled peers,” said Lee. “This gives ished seventh in the team We were proud of our show- desire to continue as a team.” choose just eight schools for this all involved the chance to strive for standings, despite having ing at state but we’re also HVA Assistant Principal Kellie first year, but we are excited about equal play without eliminating the contestants in just three about the future for our pro- Ivens was at the meet to show her the schools that have been select- integrity of each sport. Athletes and events. gram. We have some good support, said Lee. ed. partners gain communication skills Bearden’s 4x800 relay up-and-coming athletes. “The students were proud and “Each school is passionate about and social interactions which lead team of Luke Nelson, Ben We have some great sprint- excited to have her there. She their Special Olympics athletes, to confidence, character, and com- Cruze, Luke Brice and ers coming up.” expressed respect and admiration have excellent peer tutor programs passion.” 2018: Another special season for Webb Tennis, veteran coach Cont. from page 1 singles in boys doubles. multiple titles under Pit- other. The thing about win- In singles, sophomore kanen’s watch, but the long- ning is that it extends your This wasn’t the first time Harrison Williams reached time coach will be the first to season. It gives you more that Webb players have the title match but came admit that winning champi- time to be together.” played each other for a home with a silver medal onships never gets old and Like any season, the championship in the past as he lost a hard-fought that he never takes anything 2018 campaign will have decade but that didn’t match to Christ Presbyteri- for granted. the departure of players due make it any less painful for an Academy’s Nathan Irwin He also noted that every to graduation. Other players Pitkanen, who has suffered 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3). Junior Ben championship and every will enter the tennis program through these matches Aikens made the field but team is special. The 2018 but champions rarely rest. many times in his tenure as was eliminated in the quar- campaign, however, will go Both the Spartans and the school’s tennis coach. terfinals by George Corzine down as one of his all-time Lady Spartans began pre- He acknowledges that the (University School of Nash- favorite seasons at Webb. paring for the 2019 season scenario is positive for his ville), who lost to Williams in “These kids competed on Memorial Day, just days program, but he agonizes the semifinals. and they were really fun to after returning from Old Fort through the process. In doubles, Ben Pearce be around,” Pitkanen said. Park’s Adams Tennis Com- “When they play against and Ohm Sharma lost in “The team spirit was just plex. each other as individuals, I the finals to John Kimball amazing the kids rooted for “We start working for next don’t coach them,” he said. and Walker Stearns (St. each other and they were season tomorrow and that’s I can’t do it.” George’s) 6-4, 7-6 (4). loud. They really pulled for [the players’] choice,” Pit- The Spartans posted run- The Spartans and Lady each other. kanen said. ner-up finishes in both boys Spartans have captured “They really loved each June 4, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 Golfer Ryan Hall was one of state’s all-time best By Steve Williams Ryan also excelled in ELLIE WEEKLEY: The When it came to being academics and the Uni- senior soccer player is a student-athlete, Ryan versity of South Caroli- Halls’ female Student-Ath- Hall wasn’t just par for the na signee is Halls High’s lete of the Year and will course. He was more like male Student-Athlete of receive a scholarship to an ace. the Year. play soccer at Lee Univer- The Halls High golfer “Ryan represents every sity next year. shot a 66-65-131 to cap- aspect of what a Halls Ellie has a weighted GPA ture the TSSAA Large High student-athlete of 4.18, graduating in the School individual state should represent,” said top decile of her class. She championship at Willow- Athletic Director Meagan also has a composite ACT Brook Golf Club in Man- Booth. score of 31, is an officer for chester last October, lead- Hall was ranked No. 4 in the National Honors Soci- ing the Red Devils to a the nation by the National ety, a member of the Math second straight team title High School Golf Associ- Honors Society and plans by a whopping 26-stroke ation and the Red Devils to be a doctor some day, margin. were No. 6 in the national Ellie Weekley, Halls’ female said Booth. She graduated Hall’s 13-under par team rankings. Student-Athlete of the Year, with both Honors and Dis- score was the best ever by Ryan graduated with will continue her soccer ca- tinction. a player on a public school Honors and Distinction reer at Lee University and In soccer, Weekley was Halls High’s male Student-Athlete of the Year Ryan Hall at team in TSSAA history and and a weighted GPA of plans to be a doctor some a three-year varsity player his signing with the South Carolina Gamecocks’ golf pro- only one shot off the all- 3.57. He has a composite day, said Halls Athletic Di- and received All-District gram. time state record of 130. ACT score of 28. rector Meagan Booth. first-team honors in 2017. Felts, UT signee, led Berean Christian to first state title By Steve Williams consistently pushing her- DALTON MILLER, who When you mix ability and self and her teammates played basketball and hard work, the end result to give that extra ounce of soccer for the Eagles, is can be special. And that’s effort that ultimately led to Berean Christian’s male Lily Felts. a state championship.” Student-Athlete of the Year. The Berean Christian Felts is a powerful player. “Both of his coaches School volleyball player led She had 778 kills her senior affirmed Dalton’s team-first the Lady Eagles to their first- season, which ranks as the mentality and raved about ever TSSAA Class A state fifth most in TSSAA history. his willingness to do what- championship last October Lily also set a TSSAA record ever was asked to help the and is headed to the Univer- with 17 kills in a game and team find success,” said sity of Tennessee on a full 51 kills in a match, noted Moyer. scholarship to continue her Moyer. “Named a captain for volleyball career this fall. Felts received many pres- both teams his senior year, One of her many honors is tigious awards, including Above, Bumps and bruises Dalton led by example on being named Berean Chris- being named the Nation- were a by-product of Dal- tian’s female Student-Ath- al Athletic Association of the field and court, often ton Miller’s all-out effort lete of the Year. Private Schools’ Player of having the most bumps in basketball and soccer “Clearly gifted with ath- the Year, an AAU and Max and bruises due to his for Berean Christian, the letic ability, Lily is easily Preps’ All-American and unmatched energy and con- school’s male Student-Ath- the hardest working ath- State MVP. stant effort.” lete of the Year. lete to compete for Berean Felts also received the Miller was named All-Dis- Left, Future Tennessee Lady Christian,” said BCS Ath- Association of Christian trict in soccer as well the Vol Lily Felts is Berean letic Director Jason Moyer. Schools International Dis- team’s Most Outstanding Christian School’s female “She has developed into tinguished Student Award. Player. Student-Athlete of the Year Members of the Hardin Valley Academy track and field team celebrate win-an outstanding leader, for 2017-18. ning the TSSAA’s inaugural Unified Track and Field Invitational at MTSU in Murfreesboro May 24. Left to right: Cody Fink, Noah Morro, Ethan De La Rosa, Mallory Woods, Jennifer Hayes, Cade Huff, Luke DeFur, Daniel Gooch, Trey Bozeman, Brandon Ray, Tim Lee, Casey Queener. HIGH SCHOOL SPRING FOOTBALL REPORT CAK gets early start on turning things around By Steve Williams “Plugging in some new side of things.’ Along with challenging. on with the new defensive offensive and defensive Christian Academy of staff members offensive- that, we will be assimilating “There are a lot of chal- scheme that we will be run- lines. Coming out of spring Knoxville’s football team ly, we began to revamp them into the CAK football lenges that we must over- ning.” we feel very confident that had to be early birds during the offense in the winter culture that we are build- come this year, with depth Steve Matthews, Catholic: both of those units have the spring practice. months,” said Mozingo. ing.” being one of them as we “We had a good spring opportunity and ability to be “Due to so many multi- “One of the highlights of Here are comments from are very thin on players and practice. The competition very successful. sport spring athletes, we spring ball was seeing the other local head football have roughly 25 guys cur- at every position is what “Mason Brang has con- practiced from 6:30 to 8 excitement and buy-in from coaches on their spring rently on the roster. Most of impressed me the most. tinued to grow and develop a.m. during spring ball,” the players in what we are practice: our players are actually like Watching the players com- into a dynamic quarterback. reported Coach Travis doing. I think the players Jeff Phillips, Austin-East: three-way players, playing pete was a good sign for us. Nate Berrier has grown into Mozingo recently. “What seeing their own off-season “Spring practice this year offense defense and spe- “The highlight of our the tight end position and impressed me most was the dedication to learning a new was rough. We had a lot cial teams. We will have to spring had to be the defen- has the ability to be one of enthusiasm and grit that the system was big. of guys out with track and manage our bodies and be sive front seven led by Stiles the best in the area. He’s team displayed every morn- “We continue to build our school assignments. The well-conditioned this year. Moore, Cody Duncan and 6-3, 240, physical and has ing. (Coaches included!) roster with the transition biggest problem we have “The positive thing Xavier Story. It was a very great hands. If we can stay They are hungry to improve to TSSAA Division II. As our right now is the lack of coming from the spring is impressive group during the injury-free we have a chance in 2018.” new student-athletes begin experienced linemen. We that we will have everyone practices. to be very competitive.” The Warriors finished an summer training, it will have bodies but not a lot of back for the start of camp. “One of the surprises was Jeremy Bosken, Halls: uncharacteristic 2-9 last be important to get them them have played before, We had two guys come back seeing up-close how young “Spring practice was season. caught up on the ‘football so it makes things really from injury last year, which we are, as of right now we great. Really, the big thing will be key contributors for have 73 on the roster and was just getting to know the us. I’m excited to see the only six seniors, so our kids. They have been very WINDSOR core group of players work. maturity will be tested. responsive to everything Rusty Bradley, Grace We need to improve in all we’ve been doing. GARDENS Christian: phases, especially with so “Coaches have been ASSISTED LIVING “I was very pleased with much youth on our team.” working hard and I’ve been spring practice this year. We David Meske, Webb School: very impressed with how       •     had a lot of young players “Offensively, we worked they run their individual        •    without much experience on our passing game as drills. We’re just trying to put        •     get valuable reps. A lot of our quarterback graduated guys in the right positions       •    young guys developed and this past year. Getting the and rock and roll. We have      •   set themselves up to be var- quarterbacks more reps on a very good film to teach off        •   sity contributors this fall. throwing the football was of.  •       “The thing that impressed a priority. We also wanted “The kids have been me most was the off-sea- to make sure that we did working hard in the weight Come... Let Us son as a whole. Almost 75 some skill development in room. We have two really percent of our team had to our offensive line as many good quarterbacks that Treat You Like go up in shoulder pad size of them are young players. are completely different. due to their growth in the “Defensively, we worked We have a very aggressive Royalty. off-season. on all individual skills. We and experienced second- “I was excited to see the need to get more experi- ary coming back and we’re North Knoxville’s Premier team have a good founda- ence and also develop the excited about it. We have Assisted Living Community tion of what our practice skills of our front seven.” a lot of different pieces – expectations are each day. Clark Duncan, South-Doyle: some tight ends, sever- (865) 999-0096 18 Years! It was nice not being ‘new’ “We used spring prac- al running backs, a lot of like last year. 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By Alex Norman in 2015, but missed much my recent opportunities Tennessee athletics of 2016 and all of 2017 to compete and display have been a source of due to injury. He missed my talents in front of NBA major controversy, internal all of spring practice, but personnel. I have learned strife, and nearly constant was expected to be ready so much through this NBA underachievement for the for the fall camp. Draft evaluation process past decade. There have But four days later, Grid- and am looking forward been too many coaching iron Now’s John Brice to improving the areas of changes and administrator reported that there had my game that need it while changes to count on the UT been a change of heart, also improving as a man. campus, and the winning and Kirkland would stay With that said, I’m happy formula has yet to be devel- at Tennessee. Over the to announce that I’ll be oped. Memorial Day holiday returning to Tennessee But the times… they are weekend, Brice reported for my senior season, and a changin’… that Kirkland, his parents, I am focused and hungry Ever since Phillip Fulmer and Pruitt had a meeting. to once again chase cham- took over for the flawed “I don’t think that Darrin pionships with my team- John Currie following the was unhappy in any way,” mates!” great UT football coaching Pruitt said on Tuesday, Schofield averaged 13.9 search debacle of Novem- May 29th at the SEC spring points and 6.4 rebounds a ber /December 2017, Ten- meetings in Destin. “He game last season. He was nessee hasn’t been in the just wanted to see if there projected to be picked in news very much for off the was any possibility that he the second round in next field mistakes and that cer- might want to further his month’s NBA draft. tainly is a good thing. career, and he decided he “I think what he’s gone Yes, there was a hiccup wanted to stay at Tennes- through is gonna really help when head football coach see. We met and talked, him this year and help his Jeremy Pruitt did away and he’s excited to stay teammates,” said Tennes- with the autograph ses- at Tennessee. He wants see basketball coach Rick sions that traditionally pre- to finish what he started. Barnes at the SEC spring ceded the Orange & White Darrin is a smart guy, and meetings. “He’s a guy that Game. But his trips on the he’s been through some we look at for leadership, Big Orange Caravan tours tough injuries, and, to me, and my dialogue with him eased many of the worries that’s probably the good after each one of his try- from fans that Pruitt won’t thing about the grad trans- outs or workouts was really make those connections. fer rule is when a guy does good.” Last week there were graduate, if he does want With Schofield back, the two announcements made to move on, then he has an Vols return every key piece that showed that Tennes- opportunity to do that.” from the squad that shared see truly is moving in the There are spots on the SEC title with Auburn a right direction, and they defense where depth is a year ago. Tennessee has involved their two revenue concern, but with the return been seen in the top five in sports, football and men’s of Kirkland, the Vols line- preseason polls, and one basketball. backing corps with Daniel of the highest anticipated Let’s start with football. Bituli, Quart’e Sapp and seasons since the Bruce Back on May 24th, Ten- Will Ignont also returning Pearl era is on the horizon. nessee linebacker Darrin could turn into a strength The decisions of Kirk- Kirkland Jr. announced on for Tennessee. land and Schofield will twitter that he was going Kirkland’s return was hopefully benefit both stu- to be a graduate transfer, one bit of good news for dent-athletes this fall and and would have two years the football program. Ten- in the years to come. For of eligibility remaining to nessee’s men’s basketball Tennessee, it is yet another play at another school. It team got some even better sign that things are turning would be a brutal blow for news last week when for- around. These are two high the Vols defense as they ward Admiral Schofield said profiled guys that want to start to make the transition that he would be returning be at UT. They could have from the 4-3 alignment to for his senior season. left, but they decided to the 3-4. He made his future plans stick around. Kirkland started ten known with a twitter post- The ship isn’t sinking any- games as a true freshman ing. “I am very grateful for more…

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Cont. from page 1 monumental strides over Region 2-AAA Tournament. named Division II-A Mr. the last two years. Cal South-Doyle’s Ian John- Baseball in Murfreesboro Cook, Roland Ryan and son, Braden Jones and recently. Jake Wilhoit represented Braden Hickey were chosen Also in Division II-A: the Rebels on the squad. for the team, along with Webb School of Knoxville, The Halls Red Devils, Bearden’s Nate Adkins and which reached the State who won their first nine John Beam. Central catch- VIII in 2018, had three District 3-AAA games in er Seth Armstrong was also selections in Mason Patel, 2018, had three players selected. Stokes Needham and named to the team, includ- Thomas Saliba. The Spar- ing Graham Elkins, Blake Catholic’s Brock Hart, tans (21-10) won both the Rauhuff and Cooper Cook. Sean Purcell and Alex district and region title in Powell’s Parker Stinnett. DiFelice made the squad the recently completed Matt Grim and Walker Trus- as did Carter’s Nick Shults, season. ley were selected after Nathan Blackburn and Trey West High has made the Panthers reached the Oglesby.

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of our country believed Samson. For a while the our seats were great and second choice for Presi- in the lessons of history. people remembered that we enjoyed watching dent. However, I am now Apparently, our leaders do God was their King and people, listening to music convinced he’s the right not because, like ancient they prospered, but they and various speakers and man, at the right time to Greeks and Romans, they forgot and disastrous con- munching popcorn as we lead our country. I might continue to launch “pre- sequences resulted. awaited the main event. wish the man from Queens emptive” wars in the Samson was a strong, Then, with a bit of musical was a bit more genteel in Middle East and around the but imperfect man. His fanfare (Lee Greenwood’s his speech and tweets, world with disastrous con- strength lay in the locks Proud to Be an American), but he is struggling against sequences. I don’t believe of his hair because he had the President strode out, “the rulers and powers and modern man is inherently been consecrated to God sporting his characteristic forces of darkness” (Ephe- any different than humans as a Nazirite - not a Naz- red tie, smiling broadly and sians 6). The ruling class of antiquity. We have more arene. When he confid- interacting with people. of Washington, the media, Samson in the Swamp technology, we live longer ed to the Philistine tempt- His speech was extem- academia, Hollywood, and grow taller, but I do ress, Delilah, the source of poraneous and passionate. Pelosi, Schumer and the Who do you listen to there is inherent observa- not believe we are wiser or his strength, he broke the Trump exudes confidence rest of the Democrats, the these days? Perhaps you’ve tional bias in all humans. nobler. In fact, because we covenant with God. God’s and doesn’t need notes or leaders of the intelligence quit listening all together. And these days all “facts” ignore the lessons of histo- presence left him and he a Teleprompter because agencies, RINOs and never- Most folks I know stay at are politicized. ry we are doomed to repeat was captured by the Philis- his message comes from Trumper’s are all working to least partially engaged in My old professor, Rufus them, paraphrasing George tines, blinded and impris- the heart. He is a gifted delegitimize - or end - the the events of the day, but Fears, said that effective Santayana. oned. The story ends with communicator, though his duly elected 45th president sometimes I wonder. There leaders are able to pres- Abraham Lincoln was the Samson’s prayer and res- rhetoric is not lofty. He of the United States. Lan- is an excuse for being unin- ent a clear vision, they first Republican president. toration of his strength to believes in America and guage is not genteel in the formed. Though we live in have a moral compass, He was pilloried and lam- vanquish the enemies of is able to communicate trenches, in street fights the Information Age, we operate from a bedrock pooned by the press. Like the people. this. And a personal touch and civil wars. nonetheless exist in the of principles and are able Valerie Jarrett and Sarah Becky has been itching is somehow delivered to The Master once said era of disinformation, and to gain consensus to real- Sanders, Lincoln endured to attend a Trump rally, so individuals as he points to that “If anyone is ashamed this turns people off. ize their vision. Examples scurrilous attacks on his when we heard the Presi- people in the crowd, recog- of me and my message, For years I’ve been writ- are Winston Churchill and appearance. He perse- dent would be in Nashville nizing some by name and the Son of Man will be ing about the Civil War FDR. Some might argue vered and won the Civil last week, I decided to tag frequently applauding indi- ashamed of that person in our country. If you are that these leaders exist- War, preserving the Union. along with three other red- viduals or groups. I have when he returns in his unaware of this great divide ed in simpler times where You could say that he made blooded American women heard many speeches, but glory” (Luke 9:26). After then I believe you are unin- the evils of Naziism and America great again. and see for myself what this one delivered in person personally measuring our formed. Even the TV talking Japanese imperialism or “In those days, Israel it was all about. I was the was palpably different. leader, I am now a Trump heads acknowledge - and the desperation of the had no king; everyone did unofficial representative I won’t bore you with the supporter. I resolve to do feed - the polarization. But Great Depression were as they saw fit” (Judges of the Knoxville Focus, so details of the President’s what I can to help this now, this politicalization more obvious than the 21:25). In the 13th centu- I was not issued a media message because you’ve Samson tear down the Phi- permeates virtually every political fault lines of our ry BC, the various tribes of pass. I stood in the driz- undoubtedly already heard listine Temple of Washing- aspect of our culture and day. Nowadays you even the ancient Hebrews occu- zle with thousands of sound bites. However, as I ton’s Swamp and Make civilization. have to define the context pied the land of current day other people, gathered to sat there amidst thousands America Great Again. I once believed that facts of “moral compass,” the Israel. Their leaders were go through security. We of supporters, I thought of are facts. Sergeant Joe notion of “principles” and known as judges, and led were thankful that Marsha “big hair” and imagined Friday on the TV sitcom who decides. the people against various Blackburn’s campaign America’s Samson fighting Dragnet famously asked I am not a Biblical schol- Canaanite tribes and Phi- passed out plastic rain the Philistines of the Wash- for, “Just the facts, Ma’am.” ar, but I recognize the listines. You may remem- ponchos for everyone in ington Swamp. I now realize that all facts wisdom inherent in bibli- ber some judges like Deb- line. As I have written before, You may email Dr. Ferguson are conditional because cal stories. The founders orah, Gideon, Samuel and The arena quickly filled, Trump was not my first or at [email protected] A Time for Everything Whether it be sports, read the Bible who are and a time to refrain, a the problem with this is around him and asked him, exact timing to act in these business, or personal rela- familiar with Ecclesiastes time to search and a time that we can’t know God’s ‘Lord, are you at this time various ways. The timing tionships 3:1-8, due to one of the to give up, a time to keep timetable. We can’t know going to restore the king- and consequences of our – timing songs of a 60’s rock group and a time to throw away, the right time for every- dom to Israel?’ He said to actions is unknown, but we is every- called the Byrds. They a time to tear and a time to thing. This passage shows them: ‘It is not for you to should not despair. God is thing. If put these words to music mend, a time to be silent our inability to figure out know the times or dates in control. But we struggle we had with the song: “Turn, Turn, and a time to speak, a time God’s timing. the Father has set by his wanting to be like God, just a crys- Turn.” to love and a time to hate, The word translated own authority’” (Acts 1:6- tal ball All of the major moments a time for war and a time “eternity” is the key word. 7). Job wondered: “Why like what happened in the and knew in life are mentioned in this for peace. God has placed in our does the Almighty not set Garden of Eden with Adam By Mark when to text. Each of these four- What time is it now? The hearts a longing to under- times for judgment? Why and Eve. We want to see Brackney, act, we teen lines gives an oppo- writer tells us, “He has stand the big picture. We must those who know him eternity as God sees it. We Minister of the w o u l d site pair of actions: a time made everything beauti- want to know things like: look in vain for such days?” want to know the time. So Arlington Church be much to be born and a time to ful in its time. He has also What more is there for me (Job 24:1). God never we eat from our own trees of Christ relieved. die, a time to plant and a set eternity in the hearts to do with my life? When gave a direct answer to of knowledge, attempt- We could time to uproot, a time to of men; yet they cannot do I act on this important Job. Instead God showed ing to try and understand all be kill and a time to heal, a fathom what God had decision? We don’t always his power. God basically life and manipulate it. We wealthy, prosperous, and time to tear down and a done from beginning to know. God is the only one says: “I’m God, and you’re need to let go and trust spiritually strong if we only time to build, a time to end” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). who knows, but it doesn’t not. My ways are greater knew when and what to do weep and a time to laugh, In order to have a good appear that he is letting us than your understanding. 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PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus June 4, 2018 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address particularly described as follows: FOXWORTH SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, AS THE andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin of the property is believed to be 4207 LARIGO BEGINNING at a point in the south line of SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute FORECLOSURE DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37914. In the event of Roaring Springs Pike and in the west line of the P, SLIDE 218C, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the COURT any discrepancy between this street address and Esco Bridges property; thence with the line of KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOTICES the legal description of the property, the legal the said Esco Bridges property in a southwesterly SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given NOTICES description shall control. direction the following calls: South 33 deg. 30 MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. BEING THE that the entire indebtedness has been declared CURRENT OWNER(S): HAROLD TATE AND min. West, 330 feet more or less; thence South SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DANNY M. due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin NON-RESIDENT NOTICE OF SUSAN TATE 41 deg. 00 min. West 160 feet; thence South 44 BACOSA AND BRITTANY A BACOSA HUSBAND Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SUNTRUST deg. 00 min. West 268 feet ; thence South 45 AND WIFE BY WARRANTY DEED FROM PATTY A. appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and DIVORCE SUBSTITUTE BANKThe sale of the above-described property deg. 00 min. West 158 feet; thence South 53 deg. SMITH, RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute shall be subject to all matters shown on any 00 min. West 100 feet; thence South 47 deg. 30 201605180066677, IN THE REGISTER`S Trustee will, on July 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the To: THE KNOXVILLE FOCUS TRUSTEE’S SALE recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive min. West 265 feet; thence South 62 deg. 30 min. OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. North Side Entrance of the City County Building, MARTHA LILIAN VILLAMIZA STOFFLE covenants, easements or set-back lines that may West 55 feet; thence South 56 deg. 00 min. West THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to -Vs- AARON ISAAC STOFFLE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances 385 feet to a stone by a large black oak stump, the APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder Docket # 141309 performance of the covenants, terms and as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; northwesterly corner of the said land of the said SETBACK LINES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, AND for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 8, and to any matter that an accurate survey of Esco Bridges; thence leaving the said Esco Bridges ALL CONDITIONS OF RECORD. described property situated in Knox County, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE 2007, executed by ARTHUR AND BARBARA the premises might disclose. This property is line, North 41 deg. 15 min. West 216 feet; thence Parcel ID: 046EA141 Tennessee, to wit: In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint SIVYER, conveying certain real property therein being sold with the express reservation that it is North 56 deg. 00 min. East 385 feet; thence North PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of LOCATED AND BEING SITUATED IN THE filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant described to ROBERT M WILSON, JR., as Trustee, subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute 62 deg. 30 min. East 55 feet; thence North 47 the property is believed to be 8154 FOXWORTH EIGHT (8TH) CIVIL DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY AARON ISAAC STOFFLE is a non-resident of as same appears of record in the Register’s Office Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. deg. 30 min. East 265 feet; thence North 53 deg. TRL, POWELL, TN 37849. In the event of any OF KNOX, STATE OF TENNESSEE, AND BEING the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts of Knox County, Tennessee recorded February 15, The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale 00 min. East 100 feet; thence North 45 deg. 00 discrepancy between this street address and KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS, TO cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and 2007, at Instrument Number 200702150066098; to another day, time, and place certain without min East 158 feet; thence North 44 deg. 00 min. the legal description of the property, the legal WIT: LOT 92, UNIT 2, EAST TOWNE VILLAS inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said further publication, upon announcement at the East 268 feet; thence North 41 deg. 00 min. East description shall control. SUBDIVISION, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, be served upon AARON ISAAC STOFFLE . Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned time and place for the sale set forth above. All right 160 feet; thence North 33 deg. 33 min. East 210 CURRENT OWNER(S): BRITTANY A. BACOSA, AS SHOWN OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET N, IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, feet, more or lees, to a point in the south line of DANNY M. BACOSA SLIDE 373-D, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT homestead, and dower are expressly waived in Roaring Springs Pike; thence with the south line OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO WHICH filed by MARTHA L.VILLAMAIZAR STOFFLE, 2007-5CB) who is now the owner of said debt; said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be of Roaring Springs Pike as the same curves in an the above-described property shall be subject to all REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR A MORE Plaintiff herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin easterly direction to the point of BEGINNING. matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION THEREOF, AND Knoxville, Tennessee, and with L. CLAY WHITE, as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION is the same as the taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF SIZEMORE- Plaintiff’s Attorney whose address is 213 E. where is, without representations or warranties Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the previous deed of record no boundary survey having set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior LYNCH SURVEYORS, DATED DECEMBER 2, 1997. MOODY AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920, within Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. of any kind, including fitness for a particular use been made at the time of this conveyance. liens or encumbrances as well as any priority BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO or purpose. thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given BEING the same property conveyed to George created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that CHRISTY A. SMITH, BY DEED DATED DECEMBER and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. that the entire indebtedness has been declared E. Pressley and wife Mary N. Pressley by Warranty 29, 1997 OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 2272, PAGE a Default Judgment may be entered against you COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION This property is being sold with the express due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Deed dated July 25, 1978 from William Paul 935, IN THE KNOX COUNTY CLERK`S OFFICE. on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. reservation that it is subject to confirmation by Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly Fielden, James R. Fielden, Evelyn Fielden Carden, Parcel ID: 060AA071 publication. This notice will be published in The appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Beulah Fielden Loy Milam and Georgia Humphrey the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Hall, Devisees Under the Will of Billy Paris Fielden the property is believed to be 2709 BEARTOOTH This the 31ST day of MAY, 2018. Trustee will, on June 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM Memphis, TN 38103 and of record in Warranty Deed Book 1654, page adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, WAY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924. In the event of at the North Side Entrance of the City County www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php 437 in the Register of Deed Office for Knox and place certain without further publication, any discrepancy between this street address and Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 upon announcement at the time and place for /S MIKE HAMMOND Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, County, Tennessee. the legal description of the property, the legal Mike Hammond Ad #137690 05/21/2018, 05/28/2018, 06/04/2018 the sale set forth above. All right and equity of proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT to all description shall control. Clerk and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, applicable easements and restrictions and building redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, CURRENT OWNER(S): CHRISTY A. SMITH and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of the following described property situated in Knox set back lines of record in the Register of Deeds OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MIDLAND Deputy Clerk County, Tennessee, to wit: NOTICE OF Office for Knox County, Tennessee. Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the FUNDING, LLC AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SITUATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT (8) This being the same property conveyed to undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute WASHINGTON MUTUAL/PROVIDIAN BANK, ST OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT SUBSTITUTE Harrison Ford and wife Doris Ford by George E. Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, MARYS MEDICAL CENTER THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pressley and wife Mary N. Pressley dated 8-11-95 without representations or warranties of any kind, The sale of the above-described property NON-RESIDENT KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING LOT and recorded in Book 2185, page 938, Instrument including fitness for a particular use or purpose. shall be subject to all matters shown on any NO. 12, BRYANS MEADOW SUBDIVISION, AS WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated Number 199508140036702, in the Register of THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive NOTICE SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT May 30, 2013, recorded in Instrument#: Deeds Office for Knox County, Tennessee. COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION covenants, easements or set-back lines that may 200605230098183, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE 201305310078660 of the Deed of Trust Records Parcel ID: 002 007 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances TO: JOHN LEONARD TRUAX AND/OR THE OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP of Knox County, Tennessee, AHB ENTERPRISES, Commonly known as 9933 Hill Road, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF NOAH SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A INC, conveyed to Steven J. Greene, as Trustee, Knoxville, TN 37918 Substitute Trustee and to any matter that an accurate survey of MICHAEL TRUAX AND CARA LYNN FAGG MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. SUBJECT TO the property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, The street address and parcel number(s) of 119 S. Main Street, Suite the premises might disclose. This property is EASEMENTS, SETBACKS, AND CONDITIONS AS to wit: the above described property are believed to be 500Memphis, TN 38103 being sold with the express reservation that it is IN RE: ADOPTION OF NOAH MICHAEL SHOWN ON THE PLAT. SEE INSTRUMENT NO. SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. NINE (9) OF correct; however, such references are not a part www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute TRUAX AND CARA LYNN FAGG 200510050031578. KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, and lying outside of the legal description of the property sold herein, Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. Parcel ID: 020EB012 the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville, and, in the event of any discrepancy, the legal Ad #138609 06/04/2018, 06/11/2018, 06/18/2018 The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale DOCKET #3-128-18 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of Tennessee, and being Part of Lot 12, of the B. description herein shall control to another day, time, and place certain without FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE the property is believed to be 7225 ANGEL PL H. Sprankle Subdivision, of record in Plat Cabinet Current Owner(s) of Property: Harrison Ford further publication, upon announcement at the LN, CORRYTON, TN 37721. In the event of A, Slide 369B, in the Register’s Office for Knox and Doris Ford NOTICE OF time and place for the sale set forth above. All right IN THIS CAUSE, IT APPEARING FROM any discrepancy between this street address and County, Tennessee, also known as Tract One of Other Interested Parties: April Dawn Ford; and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, THE PETITION FILED, WHICH IS SWORN TO, the legal description of the property, the legal land as shown by survey of Robert W. Waddell, Marshall Lee Ford SUBSTITUTE homestead, and dower are expressly waived in THAT THE RESPONDENT(S), JOHN LEONARD description shall control. Surveyor, DWY No. R-16, 346, dated April 27, This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) TRUSTEE’S SALE said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be TRUAX AND/OR THE UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL CURRENT OWNER(S): ARTHUR AND 1990. rights in possession. good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only FATHER OF THE CHILDREN, IS EITHER A BARBARA SIVYER Common Address of property: 3000 & 3002 This sale is subject to all matters shown on WHEREAS, default has occurred in the as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OR WHOSE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of Crenshaw Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920 any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; performance of the covenants, terms and where is, without representations or warranties IDENTITY AND/OR WHEREABOUTS CANNOT BE the above-described property shall be subject to all TAX ID: 147-105 any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 7, 2005, of any kind, including fitness for a particular use ASCERTAINED UPON DILIGENT SEARCH AND matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid WHEREAS, the undersigned is the Substitute lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights executed by HARLAN P. MATTESON, MARY or purpose. INQUIRY, SO THAT ORDINARY SERVICE OF taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or Trustee as appointed in the aforesaid Deed of of redemption of any governmental agency, state E. MATTESON, conveying certain real property THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO PROCESS OF LAW CANNOT BE SERVED UPON set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior Trust by a substitution, said appointment being in or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as therein described to ROBERT M WILSON JR, COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THE RESPONDENT(S). IT IS ORDERED BY THE liens or encumbrances as well as any priority the manner authorized by the Deed of Trust; and well as any priority created by a fixture filing; as Trustee, as same appears of record in the OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. COURT THAT THE RESPONDENT(S), JOHN created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that WHEREAS, default has occurred under and to any matter that an accurate survey of the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee LEONARD TRUAX AND/OR THE UNKNOWN an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. the terms of the Note secured by the Deed of premises might disclose. In addition, the following recorded April 15, 2005, at Instrument Number 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 BIOLOGICAL FATHER, FILE AN ANSWER WITH This property is being sold with the express Trust, and the indebtedness evidenced therein parties may claim an interest in the above- 200504150082086; Memphis, TN 38103 THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK, CATHERINE reservation that it is subject to confirmation by is now wholly due, the owner and holder of referenced property: Harrison Ford and Doris Ford; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php SHANKS, AND WITH N. DAVID ROBERTS, JR. the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may said indebtedness, CBBC Bank, has requested April Dawn Ford; Marshall Lee Ford. Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 ATTORNEY FOR THE PETITIONERS, WHOSE be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to the undersigned Substitute Trustee to sell the If the United States or the State of Tennessee BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner Ad #138123 06/04/2018, 06/11/2018, 06/18/2018 ADDRESS IS P.O. BOX 2564, KNOXVILLE TN adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, Property to satisfy same. have any liens or claimed lien(s) on the Property, of said debt; 37901 WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE LAST and place certain without further publication, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given and are named herein as interested parties, andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin DATE OF PUBLICATION OR A JUDGMENT BY upon announcement at the time and place for that on June 19, 2018, the substitute trustee timely notice has been given to the applicable TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute SUBSTITUTE DEFAULT WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU AND the sale set forth above. All right and equity of will sell the property to the highest bidder governmental entity, and the sale will be subject Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the THE CAUSE SET FOR HEARING EX PARTE AS redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, for cash. The Trustee’s sale will occur on or to any applicable rights of redemption held by the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. TRUSTEE’S SALE TO YOU BEFORE JUDGE DEBORAH C. STEVENS, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of about 10:00 a.m. at the main entrance of the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given CIRCUIT JUDGE AT THE KNOX COUNTY CIRCUIT Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Tennessee Code § 67-1-1433. WHEREAS, default having been made in the Knox County Courthouse located at 400 Main that the entire indebtedness has been declared payment of the debts and obligations secured to COURT, DIV. III, 400 MAIN ST. KNOXVILLE TN undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. All right and equity of redemption, statutory due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin 37902. THIS NOTICE WIL BE PUBLISHED IN THE Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, and otherwise, homestead, and dower are be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed This sale is subject to all matters shown on Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly on June 28, 2006, by Daniel Benedict to Ridge KNOXVILLE FOCUS NEWSPAPER FOR FOUR (4) without representations or warranties of any kind, any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. THE HEARING ON THE including fitness for a particular use or purpose. the title is believed to be good; however, the Title Insurance Co., Trustee, as same appears of any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute record in Instrument No. 200607050000923 in DEFAULT JUDGMENT IS SET FOR JULY 23, 2018 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee will, on July 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the AT 10:00 AM IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND. COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Trustee. the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee, of redemption of any governmental agency, state North Side Entrance of the City County Building, (“Deed of Trust”); and OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as The transfer shall be AS IS, WHERE IS, AND 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to THIS THE 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2018 Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranties of any WHEREAS, MPT, LLC, the current owner and well as any priority created by a fixture filing; sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder holder of said Deed of Trust (the “Owner and /S/ CATHERINE SHANKS, 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 and to any matter than an accurate survey of the kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following CIRCUIT COURT CLERK Memphis, TN 38103 Property and the improvements located thereon, Holder”), appointed the undersigned Michael D. premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant described property situated in Knox County, Shope, Substitute Trustee, by instrument filed for PUBLISHED: 05/21/18, www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php to this Notice may be rescinded at any time. In including merchantability or fitness for particular Tennessee, to wit: 05/28/18, 06/04/18, 06/11/18 Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 purpose. Trustee shall make no covenant of record in Instrument No. 201805290070437, in addition, the following parties may claim an SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. FIVE (5) OF the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee, Ad #137265 05/21/2018, 05/28/2018, 06/04/2018 seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and interest in the above referenced property: AHB KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN with all the rights, powers and privileges of the Enterprises, Inc., and Andrew H. Brewster. will sell and convey the subject real property by THE 23RD WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, Substitute Trustee’s Deed only. original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust. The right is reserved to adjourn the date TENNESSEE, AND BEING ALL OF LOT 124, NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that NON-RESIDENT NOTICE OF of the sale to another date or time, and place The right is reserved to adjourn the day of BLOCK 6, ON THE MAP OF WEST LONSDALE, the sale to another day, time, and place certain the entire indebtedness has been declared due DIVORCE certain without further publication, upon the TENNESSEE, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF RECORD and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by SUBSTITUTE announcement at the time and place for the sale without further publication, upon announcement IN CABINET A, SLIDE 121-D (MAP BOOK at the time and place for the sale set forth above. the Owner and Holder, and that the undersigned, To: THE KNOXVILLE FOCUS set forth above. 4, PAGE 106), REGISTER`S OFFICE, KNOX Michael D. Shope, Substitute Trustee, or his duly TRUSTEE’S SALE Christopher M. Caldwell, Substitute Trustee This property is being sold with the express SHARON HOPE WATTS -Vs- COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the ROBERT RAY WATTS 705 Gate Lane, Suite 202 reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR WHEREAS, default has occurred in the power and authority vested in him, will on June Docket # 142868 performance of the covenants, terms and Knoxville, TN 37909 by the lender or trustee. This sale may be A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION; AND AS rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time. 25, 2018, commencing at 10:00 A.M. Eastern IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 4, 865-769-6969 SHOWN BY SURVEY OF CHURCH CONSULTING Time, at the main entrance of the Knox County THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS, DATED NOVEMBER COUNTY, TENNESSEE 1996, executed by HAROLD TATE AND SUSAN Courthouse, City-County Building, Knoxville, In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint TATE, conveying certain real property therein COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT 24, 1984. SAID PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant described to CHARLES E. TONKIN, II, as Trustee, NOTICE OF DWELLING DESIGNATED 2804 CHILLICOTHE highest and best bidder for cash, the following USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STREET. ROBERT RAY WATTS is a non-resident of the as same appears of record in the Register’s Office SUBSTITUTE described property: State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts of Knox County, Tennessee recorded September 5, PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of SITUATED in the Sixth (6th) Civil District of Clear Recon LLC the property is believed to be 2804 CHILLICOTHE cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and 1996, in Deed Book 3151, Page 68at Instrument TRUSTEE`S SALE Knox County, Tennessee, without the corporate inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot Number 16086; Substitute Trustee ST, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921-0000. In the event 5751 Uptain Road limits of any municipality and being more be served upon ROBERT RAY WATTS . and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said WHEREAS, default has occurred in the of any discrepancy between this street address particularly described as follows: Suite 514 and the legal description of the property, the legal IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned performance of the covenants, terms, and BEING designated as Lot 5, HORACE IRWIN an answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR to SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 description shall control. Phone: (877) 319-8840 SUBDIVISION, as shown on the plat of same DIVORCE filed by SHARON HOPE WATTS, WASHINGTON, D.C., HIS SUCCESSORS AND 26, 2001, executed by Harrison Ford and wife CURRENT OWNER(S): HARLAN P. of record in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 159-B, in the File No: 2191-754A MATTESON, MARY E. MATTESON Plaintiff herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in ASSIGNS who is now the owner of said debt; Doris Ford, to Joe Cherry, Trustee, for Washington Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to Knoxville, Tennessee, and with JANE KAUFMAN andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin Mutual Finance, its successors and assigns, and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Discover which plat specific reference is hereby made for a Newspaper: The Knoxville Focus Bank, STATE FARM BANKThe sale of the above- JONES, Plaintiff’s Attorney whose address is TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute appearing of record on November 27, 2001, in the more particular description of said lot. P.O. BOX 18123 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37928, within Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee, at Publication Dates: 6/4/2018, 06/11/2018 and 6/18/2018 described property shall be subject to all matters BEING the same property conveyed to Bert ------shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Instrument Number 200111270042363. Benedict and Kathleen Benedict, and Daniel and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said PLEASE PUBLISH ALL SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE INFORMATION any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back Benedict, a/k/a Dan Benedict, by deed from ABOVE lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or a Default Judgment may be entered against you that the entire indebtedness has been declared Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned Dan Benedict, dated December 19, 2008, on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Charge to: encumbrances as well as any priority created recorded January 21, 2009, in Instrument No. Aldridge Pite, LLP by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an publication. This notice will be published in The Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust A, the 200901210044574, in the Register’s Office Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and party entitled to enforce said security interest; 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E. accurate survey of the premises might disclose. for Knox County, Tennessee. See also Warranty Suite 500 This property is being sold with the express This the 14TH day of MAY, 2018. authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute and having appointed Clear Recon LLC, the Deed from The Community Bank of East /S MIKE HAMMOND Trustee will, on June 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument Atlanta, GA 30305 reservation that it is subject to confirmation by Tennessee to Dan Benedict in Instrument No. the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may Mike Hammond at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County filed or being filed for record in the Register’s 200607050000922. Clerk Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell Office of Knox County, Tennessee, with all of be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to SUBJECT TO all taxes and other assessments, NOTICE OF adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, at public outcry to the highest and best bidder the rights, powers, and privileges of the original easements, rights-of-way, encumbrances, Deputy Clerk for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Trustee named in said Deed of Trust. SUBSTITUTE and place certain without further publication, covenants, conditions, restrictions, obligations, described property situated in Knox County, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that upon announcement at the time and place for and liabilities as may appear of record. Tennessee, to wit: the entire indebtedness has been declared due and TRUSTEE’S SALE the sale set forth above. All right and equity of MAILING ADDRESS: 324 Irwin Drive, Powell, SITUATED IN CIVIL DISTRICT SEVEN ( 7), payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and that redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, Tennessee 37849 OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE the undersigned, Clear Recon LLC, as Substitute WHEREAS, default has occurred in the and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of PROPERTY ADDRESS: 324 Irwin Drive, NON-RESIDENT 32ND WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, BEING Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of performance of the covenants, terms and Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Powell, Tennessee 37849 KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 7, the power, duty, and authority vested and imposed conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 12, 2016, undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute CURRENT OWNER: Daniel Benedict, Bert DIVORCE BLOCK A, SHANGRI LA HILLS SUBDIVISION, UNIT upon said Substitute Trustee will, on June 28, executed by BRITTANY A. BACOSA, DANNY M. Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, Benedict, and Kathleen Benedict 4, SECTION 1, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF SAME OF 2018, at 11:00 AM, local time, at the North side BACOSA, conveying certain real property therein without representations or warranties of any kind, OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Internal To: THE KNOXVILLE FOCUS RECORD IN MAP CABINET N, SLIDE 378-D, IN of the City County Building, located in Knoxville described to ADMIRAL TITLE, INC, as Trustee, as including fitness for a particular use or purpose. Revenue Service, Knox County Trustee, Calvin CRYSTAL CRAMIER -Vs- JOSEPH CRAMIER THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the same appears of record in the Register’s Office of THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO D. Towry and Doris Jean Towry, Citi Financial Docket # 142887 TENNESSEE, SAID PROPERTY BEING MORE highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 18, 2016, COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Auto, First Century Bank, James N. Sikes, Jr. and IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS ONLY, the following described property situated in at Instrument Number 201605180066678; OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Charlotte P. Sikes COUNTY, TENNESSEE SHOWN ON MAP OF AFORESAID ADDITION, TO Knox County, to wit: and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee The sale of the above-described property shall In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint WHICH MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY The land referred to herein below is situated Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 be subject to all matters shown on any recorded filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION, in the County of Knox, State of Tennessee, and is to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION who is Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin. plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, JOSEPH CRAMIER is a non-resident of the State ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF GEORGE A. described as follows: now the owner of said debt; com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) easements, or set-back lines that may be of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be MCGREW, MCGREW ENGINEERING, RLS 1341, SITUATE in the Sixth Civil District of Knox andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so 353 N, CULLOM, CLINTON, TENNESSEE, DATED County, Tennessee, outside the corporate limits TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Ad #138139 06/04/2018, 06/11/2018, 06/18/2018 as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any that the ordinary process of law cannot be served AUGUST 30, 1996, DRAWING NUMBER 2263- of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee and more Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the matter that an accurate survey of the premises upon JOSEPH CRAMIER . C SAID PREMISES BEING IMPROVED WITH A particularly described as follows: That certain Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. might disclose. IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file DWELLING BEARING THE ADDRESS OF 4207 strip, piece or parcel of land approximately 1700 NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given NOTICE OF All right and equity of redemption, statutory an answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR LARIGO DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. feet in length and approximately 217 feet in that the entire indebtedness has been declared SUBSTITUTE or otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly DIVORCE filed by CRYSTAL L. CRAMIER, Parcel ID: 070FG002 width situate in said Civil District and being more due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin waived in said Deed of Trust and the title is Plaintiff herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly TRUSTEE’S SALE believed to be good, but the undersigned will Knoxville, Tennessee, and with PROSE, Plaintiff’s appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Attorney whose address is 5111 SHIPE RD. LOT authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute WHEREAS, default has occurred in the right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale 1 CORRYTON, TN. 37721, within thirty (30) days Trustee will, on July 5, 2018 at 12:00 PM in performance of the covenants, terms and to another day, time and place certain without of the last date of publication, and if you do not You can reserve your legal the lobby of the Knox County Courthouse City- conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 18, further publication, upon announcement at the answer or otherwise respond, a Default Judgment County Building 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, 2009, executed by CHRISTY A. SMITH, conveying time and place for the sale set forth above. may be entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest certain real property therein described to JOSEPH THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO day after the fourth (4th) publication. This notice or public notice by emailing and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, B. PITT JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) the following described property situated in Knox in the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. consecutive weeks. County, Tennessee, to wit: recorded March 12, 2009, at Instrument Number Michael D. Shope, Esq. This the 14TH day of MAY, 2018. [email protected] or SITUATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER SIX (6) 200903120057072; SHOPE AND ASSOCIATES, PLLC /S MIKE HAMMOND OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND WITHOUT and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said 10820 Kingston Pike, Suite 20 Mike Hammond THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned Knoxville, Tennessee 37934 Clerk calling (865) 686-9970. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC who is now the (865) 392-5805 AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 90, OF THE owner of said debt; INSERTION DATES: June 4, June 11, June 18, 2018. Deputy Clerk June 4, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Free Fishing Day June 9 The Tennessee Wild- June 9. The day allows TWRA will stock the life Resources Agency anyone the opportuni- pond and use the venue (TWRA) will be host- ty to try this great out- owned by Knox County ing its “Free Fishing door sport, especially Parks & Recreation and Day” for children 15 children to celebrate provide fishing rods/ and under in Knoxville fishing as a wholesome tackle including some at “The Cove at Con- and healthy recreation- bait, but you can bring cord Park” located at al option. Numerous your own. In addition, 11808 South North- events are schedule TWRA will provide some shore Drive, Knoxville, for Free Fishing Day. In TN, 37922 on Saturday addition, children ages water and have Wildlife June 9, 2018 from 8:00 15 and younger may Officers present to help a.m. to 1:00 p.m. fish without a license with the event along Tennessee will host beginning on Free Fish- with volunteers from its 2018 Free Fish- ing Day through the fol- the Tennessee Valley ing Day on Saturday, lowing Friday (June 15). Sportsmen Club. LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS who died Jan 29, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. The Ladies of Windsor ESTATE OF HOWARD BAUMAN DOCKET NUMBER 80358-2 All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day of MAY 2018, letters with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before Windsor Gardens Assisted Living hosted its Wildman, Lucy Steele, Mary Jane Forsythe, testamentary in respect of the Estate of HOWARD BAUMAN who the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims died Dec 31, 2017, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and will be forever barred. Annual Mother’s Day Tea Party last month. Joan Warise, Virginia Rosser, Betty Uhlman, Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of Everyone tasted an assortment of teas, All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to Janet Nunn, Bobbie Parker, Wilma Woods, unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) complete with honey, lemon, and sugar cubes Leona Hamilton, Patricia Strange, Sue with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the months from the date of this first publication; or along with an assortment of tea biscuits. Then earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Sheridan, Sue Damewood, Margaret (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual the ladies were served chicken salad and be forever barred: copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of Hembree, Ernie Ingle, Imogene Engle, Ann (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) pimento cheese sandwiches, fresh fruit and this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to Changas, Maria Worrell, Gayle Ingersol, creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or dip, cheese and crackers, and mini quiche. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. months from the date of this first publication; or The group ended the meal with table-side Peggy Dognibene, Helen Forester, Barbara (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 This the 25 day of MAY, 2018. made strawberry shortcake. Lamphrey, Mildred Stooksbury and Georgie the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) “The Ladies of Windsor” Pictured: Betty Cody. months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or REGINA WALKER; ADMINISTRATRIX (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death 7533 OLD MAYNARDVILLE PIKE This the 23 day of MAY, 2018. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37938

ESTATE OF HOWARD BAUMAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ROBERT A COLE ATTORNEY AT LAW JAMES BAUMAN; EXECUTOR 3715 POWERS STREET KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 107 MALTESE LANE OAK RIDGE, TN. 37830

GLENNA W OVERTON-CLARK ATTORNEY AT LAW NOTICE TO CREDITORS 9111 CROSS PARK DRIVE, SUITE D200 ESTATE OF MICHAEL RICHARD GLOVER KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 DOCKET NUMBER 80106-2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of MAY 2018, letters administration in respect of the Estate of MICHAEL RICHARD ESTATE OF WILLIAM EARNEST WEBB GLOVER who died Dec 7, 2017, were issued the undersigned DOCKET NUMBER 79655-1 by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of MAY 2018, letters matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file testamentary in respect of the Estate of WILLIAM EARNEST WEBB the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or who died Sep 27, 2017, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. claims will be forever barred. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (l) or (2) otherwise their claims will creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) be forever barred: months from the date of this first publication; or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. 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) This the 25 day of MAY, 2018. months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death AUTUMN SULLIVAN; ADMINISTRATRIX This the 22 day of MAY, 2018. 517 OAKHILL CIRCLE BROOKSVILLE, FL. 34601 ESTATE OF WILLIAM EARNEST WEBB PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PHILIP ALAN WEBB; EXECUTOR 438 W FORD VALLEY ROAD LUKE A SHIPLEY ATTORNEY AT LAW KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 900 S GAY STREET, SUITE 1704 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF CARL W WHISMAN, JR. DOCKET NUMBER 79920-2 MISC. NOTICES

Notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of MAY 2018, letters administration in respect of the Estate of CARL W WHISMAN, JR. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE who died Dec 10, 2017, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. THE OWNERS AND/OR LIEN HOLDERS OF THE FOLLOWING All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or VEHICLES ARE HERBY NOTIFIED OF THEIR RIGHTS TO PAY ALL unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same CHARGES AND RECLAIM SAID VEHICLES BEING HELD AT THE with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the STORAGE LOT OF RICK’S AUTOMOTIVE CENTER. FAILURE TO earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will RECLAIM THESE VEHICLES WILL BE DEEMED A WAIVEROF ALL be forever barred. RIGHTS, TITLE AND CONSENT TO DISPOSE OF SAID VEHICLE AT (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the firs publication of PUBLIC AUCTION ON JUNE 5, 2018 AT 9AM AT 5601 NORTH this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to BROADWAY, KNOXVILLE,TN 37918 creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) 93 FORD 2FTJW35H5PCA96844 months from the date of this first publication; or 95 CHEVROLET 1GBEK19K6SE229982 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual 07 PONTAIC 1G2ZF58B174161635 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 described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 21 day of MAY, 2018. LEGAL SECTION 94 ESTATE OF CARL W WHISMAN, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S} Knox County will receive bids for the following items & services: JESSICA WHISMAN; ADMINISTRATRIX Bid 2705, Brown-Colored Textiles, due 7/10/18; 4303 TRELAWNY LANE Bid 2706, Automatic External Defibrillator and Accessories, due POWELL, TN. 37849 7/6/18 For additional information call 865-215-5777, stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/procurement. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To bid on Knox County surplus items, go to www.govdeals.com. ESTATE OF RAMONIA IRENE SMITH DOCKET NUMBER 79434-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of MAY 2018, letters NOTICE OF LIEN SALE testamentary in respect of the Estate of RAMONIA IRENE SMITH The owners and/or lienholders of the following vehicles are who died Nov 23, 2016, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges and reclaim said and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or vehicles being held at the storage lot of Floyd’s Wrecker Service Inc. unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same Failure to reclaim these vehicles will be deemed a waiver of all rights with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the and titles along with consent to dispose of said vehicles at public earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will auction to be held on: Thursday, June 28th, 2018, at 135 Hawthorne be forever barred: Ave. Knoxville, TN 37920 at 10:30 a.m. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of 2004 NISSAN 3N1CB51D74L894838 this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to 2005 CHRYSLER 1C3EL55R15N536102 creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) 1999 PONTIAC 1G2WJ52MXXF270577 months from the date of this first publication; or 2003 CHEVROLET 1GCDM19XX3B130579 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual 1999 FORD 1FAFP4047XF113070 copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of 1997 ACURA JH4DC4467VS015751 the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) 1992 FORD 1FTCR10A6NUA62651 months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or 1998 SATURN 1G8ZK5277WZ287148 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death 2006 FORD 3FAHP07Z06R113142 This the 21 day of MAY, 2018. 2001 CADILLAC 1G6KY54981U250381

ESTATE OF RAMONIA IRENE SMITH 2001 PONTIAC 1G2NF52E81C219903 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S} 2004 TOYOTA 1NXBR32E84Z238617 JUANITA SMITH AGENTIS; CO-EXECUTRIX 2005 DODGE 1D7HA18N35S301384 5600 CROOKED PINE LANE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 1999 TOYOTA JT3GN86R6X0095747 2002 CHEVROLET 1GNES16S826131103 VIVIAN MADDEN; CO-EXECUTRIX 2004 CHEVROLET 1GNDT13S542441152 2908 BROCK AVENUE 1980 GMC TCD14AF705738 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 2004 CHEVROLET 1G1ZU54814F116764 2007 CHEVROLET 1GCCS149878123675 2002 FORD 1FMRU16W22LA33611 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2003 FORD 1FAFP53U53A171347 2001 FORD 1FAFP55U11A141496 ESTATE OF JASON HEATH CRABTREE 1992 GMC 1GTEK14HXNZ535877 DOCKET NUMBER 80365-3 2000 HONDA 1HGCG1659YA069567 2009 MERCURY 2MEHM75V99X628950 Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of MAY 2018, letters 1996 TOYOTA JT2BG12K3T0413357 administration in respect of the Estate of JASON HEATH CRABTREE 2008 VOLVO YV1MS382782388082 PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus June 4, 2018 ‘Get Off Your Glass’ to be Hosted Tick season is upon us at Hops and Hollers during According to a recent like areas where there is a trimming grass shorter, (such as 1,302 cases in Knoxville Craft Beer Week news report, ticks are lot of moisture. They love removing excessive brush Massachusetts), Tennes- Keep Knoxville Beautiful and Sierra Nevada Brew- extremely prevalent in East those shady wooded areas, and fallen leaves and avoid- see has a very low inci- ing Company will host its second Get Off Your Glass Tenne s s e e areas of tall grass, bushes, ing overwatering will help dence. Lyme Disease is event on Wednesday, June 13. The glass recycling at this time. trails with lots of vegeta- make your yard less friend- caused predominantly collection will begin at 5 p.m. at Hops and Hollers Ticks in Ten- tion, around stone walls ly for these pests. by blacklegged ticks also Craft Beer Store and Taproom, 937 N Central St, and nessee are and where there is a lot of According to the UT know as deer ticks which go until 8 p.m. most active leaf litter. Extension Department, are fairly uncommon in Ten- Get Off Your Glass is a glass recycling event that from April Keeping your yard clean three kinds of ticks are nessee. provides the community with a chance to sort and By Mike thru Septem- and free of leaf piles will frequently encountered One of the most inter- recycle glass in a convenient location as well as meet Cruze, ber. Though it help reduce the tick pop- around homes or in recre- esting facts that I learned up with other recyclers. West Rock will be providing Master Gardener is not uncom- ulation as well as keep- ation areas in Tennessee. in my research was that bins to sort green/blue, clear, and brown glass bottles mon to see ing your lawn mowed and These are the American dog some people after having and jars. Anyone that brings their glass to be recycled some tick action through controlling weeds. Another tick, lone star tick and the been bitten by a lone star will receive a free beer and swag from Sierra Nevada. the winter months. good preventative is keep- brown dog tick. Other less tick become allergic to red This event is free and open to the public. For more After speaking to many ing repairs done to the common tick species can meat. The allergy presents information please visit http://www.keepknoxville- of my friends, several indi- entry points of your house also be found in the area. as hives, swelling, vomiting beautiful.org/upcoming/2018/6/13/get-off-your- cated that they or their chil- to discourage possible tick The American dog tick can and diarrhea after eating glass-hops-and-hollers-edition. dren have already had ticks hosts from entering. transmit Rocky Mountain red meat and can be a life- This will be the second Get Off Your Glass event. on them this season. There- Ticks thrive in land- Spotted Fever and it was long reaction. The first event was held on Earth Day, April 22, at fore, let’s focus on ways of scaping that has plenty of reported that in 2016 there As you can see, ticks can Bearden Beer Market. Participants of the first event preventing ticks. crevices for them to hide. were 581 cases in Tennes- indeed be dangerous. If recycled 1,148 pounds of glass. First, be aware that ticks Pruning trees and shrubs, see. Tennessee is second you do have a tick bite, call Founded in 1978 to help “clean up” prior to the in the nation in terms your physician and seek 1982 World’s Fair, Keep Knoxville Beautiful is a local of number of diagnosed immediate treatment. non-profit with a mission to promote a cleaner, green- Bees, Butterflies and Birds: How to Bring cases of Rocky Mountain From a gardening per- er, and more beautiful community. We pursue this by: These Three Bs into Your Garden Spotted Fever. spective, the best advice • Educating students and the public about waste- Most people tend to be is to try and prevent them prevention, litter, recycling, and environmental stew- Join Master Gardener Amy Haun to learn the concerned about Lyme Dis- in the first place as earlier ardship basics of making a garden that will welcome a lively ease. Lyme Disease inci- indicated to keep you yard • Facilitating and supporting litter pickups that and beautiful mix of bees, butterflies and birds. This dents in Tennessee are clean (free of leaf litter, make our roads and local waterways cleaner free public event is scheduled on Monday, June 18, uncommon but do occur. etc.) and mow frequent- • Creating and protecting murals and hosting beau- from 1-2 p.m. at Davis Family YMCA, 12133 S North- According to the CDC there ly. Because the ticks like tification mobs to make Knoxville a more beautiful shore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922, phone 865-777- were 20 suspected cases moisture, if you mow fre- and interesting place to live and visit 9622 or online https://ymcaknoxville.org. in Tennessee in 2015. In quently and have a sunny To learn more about Keep Knoxville Beautiful, visit comparison to other states yard, the ticks will dry out. keepknoxvillebeautiful.org. UT Arboretum Society to hold MOTH-er’s Night Out The University of Ten- about what kind of insects Their colors and patterns friends and your kids as classifieds nessee Arboretum Soci- are out hunting and eating make them masters of well as a magnifying glass, ety will sponsor the pop- while you sleep snugly in camouflage. Moths are a flashlight and a desire to ular MOTH-er’s Night Out your bed at night? Come both important pollina- FOR SALE BY learn about these fasci- program to learn about learn about these fas- tors and a food source for OWNER moths and other noctur- cinating creatures with other animals. After an nating critters! Bring your nal insects on Saturday, naturalist Kris Light. Why introductory program in mother too! This program 3 CEMETERY PLOTS. June 9th from 8:00 p.m. should you spend a Satur- the Visitors Center, we will WOODLAWN CEMETERY is appropriate for all ages. to 10:00 p.m. at the UT day night learning about venture outdoors to check KNOXVILLE. SECTION “S”. This is a free program Arboretum Visitors Center moths? Moths are one of our moth attraction sheets $1700/EA, ALL 3 FOR $4500, offered by the University which is located at 901 S. the most diverse species to observe the insects that OBO. 865-617-0455 OR 865- Illinois Ave. (HWY 62) in on earth with more than have been attracted by the of Tennessee Arboretum 617-4296. 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