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ISSUE 35 VOLUME 33 FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 • 1A Plug pulled on Horne-Ford AGORA Town Center plan MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD tion with Campbell Station Road. At that time, Horne indicated he would bring the ■ [email protected] Horne, a long-time developer and businessman project back for further consideration — but has de- who also owns Republic Newspapers, Inc. (parent cided to walk away from the planned development he Following several contentious Farragut Munici- company of farragutpress), made the announcement described as offering “restaurant outlots, medical, of- pal Planning Commission meetings, Horne Proper- late last week following more than six months of in- fice and retail buildings and 101 high-end condo lots, ties owner Doug Horne has withdrawn his proposal teraction with Town officials and staff on the applica- along with 200 upscale multi-family units inside the for AGORA (Greek for “gathering place”), a planned tion process. condo lots. Mixed-Use Town Center on former Farragut Mayor Most recently, the FMPC denied Horne’s rezoning “You will notice the high-end condos surround the Eddy Ford’s 68.31-acre property along Kingston Pike, request for the 68.31-acre property April 15, noting a which is less than a half mile from the Pike’s intersec- prerequisite traffic study had not been completed. See CENTER PLAN PULLED on Page 2A USTL, ACU kudos Young, for Briggs, Lafferty Briggs’ support of term 89th rep ‘the state’s most Grand limits earns recognition conservative’ in House ■ STAFF REPORTS ■ STAFF REPORTS enjoy [email protected] [email protected] State Sen. Richard Briggs State Rep. Justin Lafferty (R-District 7, which includes (R-District 89, which includes Farragut) “was honored with a Hardin Valley) recently was Picnic, plaque for his support of term named the most conserva- limits on Congress,” stated a tive legislator in Tennessee press release from U.S. Term House of Representatives by Limits, “the nation’s oldest the American Conservative Reunion and largest pro-term limits Union. group,” which presented the “The ACU’s ratings are distinction to Briggs at the based on a wide range of bills May Day Picnic photo, Capital in that reflect Tammy Cheek/ Nashville a legisla- Grand Reunion photo, Michelle Hollenhead earlier last tor’s un- week. wavering Aaron support of Dukette initiatives (Above) A sunny day welcomed fam- of USTL throughout presented the 2020 ilies who enjoyed Town of Farragut’s Briggs the legislative Inaugural May Day Picnic at Mayor “Cham- session that Ralph McGill Plaza Saturday, May pion of have made 1. Cornhole and other games were Term Lim- crucial con- popular along with snacks, music Briggs Lafferty its” wood servative and a chance to spread out on the plaque, reforms and Plaza lawn. From left, Ella Fleming, which reads, “In recognition that have enhanced Tennes- of a steadfast commitment to see’s economic prosperity,” a 5; Ella Dalton, 5; and Aerin Geller, 4, restore citizen government Lafferty office press release enjoy running around. (Right) Jean through term limits, Briggs stated. “Lafferty received a 97 Adams Weber and Charles “Poor has pledged to support House percent approval rating and Devil” McCarter, both Farragut High Joint Resolution 8, which boasts a 95 percent lifetime av- School Class of 1954 grads, were passed through the lower erage rating. among dozens of alums attending chamber in April. “It is a true honor to be ac- the Saturday, May 1, FHS Grand “The convention bill does knowledged by the ACU for my not set the specific length of conservative voting record,” Reunion in Virtue Cumberland Pres- term limits; rather, it simply Lafferty said. “I will continue byterian Church’s Fellowship Hall. See more Grand Reunion photos on See BRIGGS HONOR on Page 2A See TOP CONSERVATIVE, Page 2A Page 8B, West Side Faces. Citing Title IX FHS case, Povlin cautions BOMA about grants MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD have come from the Concord Adult girls softball facility up to the standard Mayor Ron Williams suggested this ■ [email protected] Day Enrichment Services program at of the (FHS) boys’ baseball team’s, even year’s Intro to Farragut class members Concord United Methodist Church, though parents fundraised to build the could donate time to help spruce up Considering grant donations to Far- Dogwood Arts Festival, upgrades to the boys facility,” she said about a success- the FMS locker rooms, noting previous ragut schools and area non-profits, Far- Farragut Middle School boys basketball ful Title IX lawsuit, introduced by a few classes had “paint parties” at both Far- ragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen program’s locker room, Knox County softball program parents, mandating ragut Primary and Farragut Interme- have been advised, by one of their own, Rescue Squad, Metropolitan Drug Co- KCS to spend accordingly. “I don’t want diate schools. to be careful in light of a recent court alition and Second Harvest Food Bank. to get into a similar situation, where “We’ve not done the middle school, I case affecting Knox County Schools However, Vice Mayor Louise Povlin the girls team might feel we should do- think our plan this year could be to do spending and centering on Farragut said she was concerned about giving nate to their program, too. that,” he added. High School. monies to FMS boys basketball, as the “What I think would be fair would After further discussion, BOMA This was a highlight of BOMA’s school’s girls basketball team might be for the middle school to establish agreed to donate: $27,000 each to FHS, Thursday, April 28, in-person meeting want a similar donation. an Education Foundation, like the high FMS, FIS and FPS; $12,000 to the FHS in the Community Room of Town Hall. “Right now, Knox County Schools (is) school has, for donations to be given, Grant requests for fiscal year 2022 spending $1.5 million to bring the (FHS) then distributed,” she added. See TOWN GRANTS on Page 2A

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Com- key Creek Road) for a morning of fishing and book, Instagram or Twitter for the status of the plainant advised she last saw her unlocked vehicle around 3:30 competing for prizes in various categories. This event. For more info, contact Special Event and p.m., Saturday, May 1. At 5:55 a.m., May 2, complainant said she free event will include two rounds of fishing: Program coordinator Brittany Spencer at bs- woke up hearing an alarm and went to check on her vehicle after from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 10 to 11 a.m. [email protected] or 865-218-3378. noticing the interior light on from inside the house. Complainant Participants will fish from designated spots • Individuals or groups can reserve the further advised she noticed the center console had been opened along the shoreline. The Town will provide bait gym in Farragut Community Center, 239 and items taken with a total value listed at $306 ($300 perscrip- (any type may be used), and a limited number of Jamestowne Blvd., either the entire gym or tion sunglasses and $6 in cash). Complainant said she did not no- fishing poles will be available for use. Poles will a half court for basketball, pickleball, kick- tice any damage to the vehicle’s interior. Complainant also said be distributed on a first-come, first-served ba- ball, dodgeball or lap walking. Available times she is unsure if the apartment complex has video surveillance sis; participants are encouraged to bring their are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays; from 10 over the parking area. own poles. Winners will be contacted after their a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays; from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., • At 2:10 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, a complainant called event and their prizes mailed to them. Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 8 KCSO to file a report on a theft that occurred at a Chapel Each session has a limit of 75 participants. p.m., Thursdays. Cost is $2 per person for a half Grove Lane residence. He advised an unknown suspect took his Register children individually, for one session court. There can be no more than six people per mail from his mailbox. He was out of town and the Post Office only, by Wednesday, May 12, at townoffarragut. half court in your party. was holding his mail. He advised he spoke with his mailman, org/register. Town of Farragut is still accept- Gym users must call 865-218-3376 at least one who advised him he did put a stack of mail in his mailbox the ing community donations for the event, includ- hour before arrival to reserve a spot. Users can day before. When the suspect checked his mailbox the mail was ing youth and adult spincast (push button) rod pay over the phone or at the front desk when missing, and all he had was that day’s mail. and reel combos in good working condition, they arrive. If not able to attend, you should line, hooks, bobbers and sinkers. Farragut busi- cancel at least 15 minutes before the session nesses also are encouraged to consider donat- starts. After two no-shows, users will no longer Top conservative Briggs honor ing items to be used as prizes for participants. be able to reserve the gym. Everyone must sign From page 1A From page 1A Special thanks to the Watt family, and to East up for a free membership the first time they Tennessee Scale Works for the use of scales and use the Center. For more information: visitfar- to reflect the views of House starts a discussion among the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for stock- ragutparksandrec.org/programsandevents. District 89 by supporting leg- states on what the ideal term islation that promotes the limits of Congress members conservative ideals and beliefs should be,” the release stated. Center plan pulled that (would allow) multi-fami- Town grants that have helped Tennessee “Under Article V of the U.S. From page 1A ly units in a Mixed-Use Town From page 1A become a leader in the nation Constitution, the states have Center proposal. on all conservative fronts.” more power to amend the Con- upscale apartments,” Horne “The actual language change Education Foundation; $3,000 According to its website, the stitution than the Congress said of the AGORA plat. “Also, to the Land Use Plan was ‘a to CADES; $5,000 to Second ACU believes “the Constitu- does. In this situation, Con- this plan extended Jamestowne Mixed-Use Town Center devel- Harvest and Knox County Res- tion of the United States is the gress would have a conflict Boulevard through the proper- opment plan, which includes cue Squad; and $4,000 to the best political charter created of interest to propose term ty and shows a possible future high-density residential is in- Metropolitan Drug Coalition. by people for governing them- limits on itself. Recognizing connection to South Campbell tended to be located only in the It left to be determined how selves.” this, the Founders assured Station Road.” area bound much to give to Dogwood Arts, As for the entire Tennessee the states could both propose Horne had a vested interest by South which had requested $15,000. House and State Senate, this and ratify amendments with- in the project and property, Campbell The fiscal year 2022 budget Conservative Union gave the out the approval of Congress. having developed Kohl’s shop- Station is scheduled to come before General Assembly an over- HJR8 leverages this power so ping center and its surround- Road, Con- BOMA for first reading during all conservative average of 66 the states may act in the best ing neighborhood, Glenn Ab- cord Road its Thursday, May 27, meet- percent for 2020. interest of the people.” bey, along with building lots and Kings- ing. coming off Kingston Pike, in- ton Pike.” cluding Farragut Post Office. As a re- Horne Properties also devel- sult, “only oped the land for Town Hall. one prop- “So the Farragut Town Cen- erty — the ter should naturally be beside Biddle Horne the Town Hall and Post Office,” property — Horne said. qualified for multi-family in a Ford’s property has been on Mixed-Use Town Center pro- the market for some time, and posal,” Horne said. “This was more than a dozen years ago a strike at downgrading the had been eyed as Farragut’s value of the Ford property for Town Center location until the development and was rescind- 2008 housing and market de- ing and reneging on the Land pression derailed those plans. Use Plan in effect since 2012. “We believed (Ford’s prop- He referred to a “text erty) was the best location for change” in the October 2020 the Mixed-Use Town Center Land Use Plan, adding it was with the most amenities for “a move by the Board of Mayor the Farragut community,” and Alderman to reward the Horne said. “What occurred Town Center location to one to stop us was the Board of property without fair consid- Mayor and Alderman meeting eration to the Ford property.” and decision in October 2020 to Horne said he still plans to change the Land Use Plan that pursue the senior apartment had been in effect since 2012 project just north of Ingles.

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Farragut officials moved quickly last week following announce- in lifting COVID-19 restrictions and mask “After the governor put out his statement ments from Gov. Bill Lee and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs mandates enforced for more than a year, Knox (that public health mandates would be ending), relaxing mandated mask policies, and Town administrator Da- County Board of Education has yet to address and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs put out vid Smoak announced “masks are now optional in the Town the situation after it failed in a 4-4 vote to pass his press release on Tuesday (ending the en- of Farragut and live meetings are resuming” as of Wednesday, the agenda for its special-called meeting Friday forced mask policy in Knox County),” Horn said April 28. morning, April 30. the Knox County Law Office recommended the “Given Gov. Lee’s recent Executive Order (80) and Knox Coun- Officials had announced BOE have a called meeting to discuss the mask ty’s guidance, Town of Farragut facilities will now allow indi- the special-called meeting policy. viduals to make a personal choice on wearing a mask,” Smoak early Wednesday, April 28, “Our secretary polled the members, and ev- added. and failed to approve the ery one but one said they would be there,” she “However, as citizens are still getting vaccinated, the Town agenda as presented, which said. “We only had one who said she could only will continue to follow social distancing regulations through the included revising Policy be there until 10:30, but I expected everyone month of May to protect the public, staff and elected officials.” C-240 regarding face cover- would be there.” The actions of both Lee and Jacobs were same-day swift Tues- ings and another item, which Eight of nine Board members arrived for the day, April 27, and seemingly unexpected. would have suspended the 10 a.m. meeting, with four apparently blindsid- Lee issued Executive Order 80, which not only ended state- typical BOE requirement for ing the others in their decision to shut down the wide public health orders, it also ended the authority to issue two readings before passing topic. mask requirements in the 89 counties under the state health de- policy amendments, which Horn “I think they did it as a protest,” Horn said of partment’s guidance would have allowed the the four who voted against approving the agen- “A widely available vaccine changes everything and it’s a new mask policy to expire at the end of the school season in Tennessee,” Lee stated. “I am not renewing any public day last Friday. 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4A • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 boardviewalderman presstalk Ready to ‘ramp back up’ Town schedule 671-TALK (8255) After a very unusual and difficult 2020, it and was very instrumental in the purchase of looks like the Town’s scheduled activities and the historic house located on this property at events are starting to ramp back up and are get- the corner of Kingston Pike and Campbell Sta- or [email protected] ting back to normal. tion Road during his term in office.) What was once a church is now the Farragut • 37th Annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo • What an ugly mess at the corner of Kingston Pike and Admi- Community Center and the West Knox County on Saturday, May 15 ral Road. I can’t believe the developers got permission to abso- Senior Center, located at 239 Jamestowne Blvd. • Juried Art Show at the community center, lutely ransack that corner intersection, cut down all those beau- During the pandemic, the Com- June 26-27 tiful hardwoods, redbuds and dogwoods and just leave a mess. munity Center was open with • Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July And for what: another strip shopping center that will be half limited activities and the gym 3 (The parade is a day early this year.) empty? Please, enough of this. was closed due to flooring is- • Musicfest at West End Shopping Center I ask the Town of Farragut, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen sues. The flooring issues have (Shop Farragut event) July 9 and 10 to please put a moratorium in place: no further spec building been resolved and the gym is • Farragut Parks & Rec Homerun Derby on in the Town of Farragut unless you’ve got 75 percent or more now open for use. New activi- Monday, July 19, at MBLP committed tenants in place; otherwise, these are just going to ties are being scheduled and the • Dog Daze 5 (Shop Farragut event) Aug. 13- join with the other half-empty retail areas around Town. Much gym is available for basketball, 15 rather have the trees. pickleball, volleyball and much • Fun with Farragut’s Fleet, Saturday, Aug. more. All classes held at the 14 We respectfully ask our readers to follow the following Presstalk Community Center require a Alderman • Lawn Chair Concert Series will return. (The rules when submitting their opinions: free membership and class fees Ron exact dates have not been finalized, but will be • Please keep calls to a 90-second maximum (call 671-8255 24 vary. Farragut residency is not Pinchok in late summer and early fall.) hours a day, seven days a week); required for membership. To I also want to add that the McFee Park Phase 3 • Please keep e-mailed Presstalks to 250 words maximum (edi- find out more, go to farragutparksandrec.org. I expansion is nearing completion, and we antici- [email protected]); might also add that after being closed for about pate a special opening of the park sometime in • Libelous and malicious comments will not be published; a year, the West Knox County Senior Center re- August. I want to thank all of our Parks & Rec • Profanity will be edited out; opened as of April 5 with its regularly sched- staff for the amazing work they do to help make • Comments will remain anonymous; uled hours. Farragut the fun and exciting place we live in. • Names of individuals or businesses may not be published (in- Rental space at the Community Center in- One last bit of information I want to share is cluding public figures) depending on the issue. cludes two classrooms, a middle school-sized that we are accepting applications for volunteer gymnasium with a stage and the Assembly Hall committees through May 14. Serving on a volun- – an event venue that includes a pre-function teer advisory committee, council or board is a area and a catering kitchen. Groups are now great way to share your time, talents and enthu- Board of Ed plan the issue,” she added. “Just starting to reserve space for events, so now is siasm with the Farragut community. There are From page 3A like the rest of the country, we the time to plan future gatherings. nine committees and boards, and applications are very divided. Here are our upcoming Town events: are available at townoffarragut.org/committees da: Board members Daniel “But the parents I have • Dedication of the Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza or at Town Hall. For more information, call the Watson, Jennifer Owen, Kristi heard most from are asking on Friday, May 7 Administration department at 865-966-7057. Kristy and vice chair Virginia me, ‘If our governor and our (Mayor McGill was one of the founders of Enjoy all that Farragut has to offer, have a Babb. mayor have lifted the mask Farragut 40 years ago. He was our third mayor great summer and stay safe. The Board had a regular- mandates, who or what gives ly-scheduled work session the school system the author- Wednesday, May 5. Its regu- ity to mandate a mask for my Opening up Aldermen will meet in-person change following the April 15 lar monthly meeting will be child?’ And, I don’t have an an- From page 3A in the Assembly Room of Far- FMPC meeting, which ran un- Wednesday, May 12. swer for that.” ragut Community Center be- til nearly midnight. “What is ironic, though, is During its April 14 meet- Jacobs, after consulting with ginning at 7 p.m., Thursday, “For the sake of the staff, that several Board members ing, the Board voted to sunset Knox County law department, May 13, for the first in-person we are planning to start meet- commented we had already the mask policy as of Aug. 1, decided to sunset the manda- meeting since March 2020, and ing at 6 for both BOMA and spent so many hours discuss- requiring all summer school tory mask policy at midnight will meet again May 27. FMPC,” he said. ing this, but since it wasn’t students to continue wearing that same night. Farragut Municipal Plan- Meetings will be held in the handled today, it just means it masks. Next fall, the mandates Regarding Lee’s announce- ning Commission will meet Community Center through will probably be discussed at would be a decision for Super- ment, Jacobs said, “This is a Thursday, May 20. the end of May, he added, then least two more times: (at the intendent Bob Thomas. significant development that Mayor Ron Williams said are expected to resume in the May 5 workshop) and (next) “At this time, the Board poli- demonstrates we are another BOMA will be voting to change Boardroom of Town Hall. week (during it’s regular cy will sunset on Aug. 1 unless step closer to getting back to the meeting time going for- “To be careful, we will go Board meeting).” the Board takes action before normal. 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Gay roses, orchids, peonies and hy- Photo submitted St., Knoxville; Ronda Reed, drangea among many others. Alexander and Sandy Saah, owners of Sandy Floral Design, launched a new business off Northshore Gaby Mammana, Megan Col- “I handcraft the walls with Drive to bring luxury to weddings and other special events in the area. lins, Heidi Baker, Tristan only the highest quality of silk Upchurch, Roger Dykes and flowers,” Sandy said. “My hus- ers, as well as for home and of- Sandy is the mastermind “My husband and I got mar- Natalie Wallace with EXIT band and I travel to different fice interior customers. behind the floral design while ried this past August in Phila- Real Estate Professionals Net- states to get our materials.” The Saahs launched their Alexander masterminds the delphia, where I was born and work, 9821 Cogdill Road, Knox- She designs the walls for silk floral wall business April architectural structures. To- raised,” Sandy said. “We had a ville; Tim Krantz with EXIT weddings, bridal showers, re- 9. gether, they make the perfect floral wall at our wedding, and TLC Realty, 149 Kelsey Lane, hearsal dinners, baby show- “I feel good (about the busi- team as a husband-and-wife we absolutely loved it – it truly Lenoir City; and Sarah Goins ers, birthday parties, corpo- ness),” Sandy said. “It’s excit- duo. transformed the entire room. and Deedra Blevins with EXIT rate events, fundraisers and ing. I’m truly passionate about The idea came about after Atomic Realty, 140 W. Tennessee rehearsal dinners among oth- what I do.” the Saahs’ own wedding. See SANDY FLORAL on Page 6A Ave., Oak Ridge. • PYA managing principal of Valua- tion Ser- vices Carol Carden re- Travel advisors help navigate COVID cently was elected to TAMMY CHEEK weeks,” he said. lowing guests who test positive and Center for Disease Control the Ameri- ■ tcheek@farragutpress “But there are other coun- to stay at the hotel for up to 14 have issued an update, increas- can Health tries (such as Mexico) where days at no cost. ing its number of countries to Law Associ- With summer approaching, they have gone way out of their Europe has faced a year-long Level 4 (Do Not Travel) to about ation board people already are making way to do everything they pos- travel ban to those countries, 80 percent of countries world- of directors. travel plans for upcoming va- sibly can to but Ursula von der Leyen, wide — that includes Canada. 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That Agency).” She added the three partment stated on its website nessee, Knoxville, College of “There are limitations,” he included vaccines approved for use in updated April 28. Arts and Sciences, recently was said. “Various nations around providing the United States — Pfizer/ Along with COVID concerns, elected to the world had put a stop to COVID BioNTech, Moderna and John- there are other considerations, the Nation- O’Brien non-essential, leisure travel. al Academy testing in son & Johnson—have all been such as medical and travel of Sciences. “On the first of February, hotels and resorts before cli- approved for use in Europe, insurance. As such, O’Brien He is one of the government of France is- ents board an airplane to the and travel may be possible this warned and advised people to 120 mem- sued a prohibition for leisure United States. Within 24 hours, summer. use a travel advisor to get the bers from or non-essential travel to the he said the client gets the re- On the other hand, O’Brien around the French overseas territories sults, and some resorts are al- said the U.S. State Department See NAVIGATE COVID on Page 6A world new- … French Polynesia (such as ly named the islands of Tahiti and Bora to the acad- Bora),” O’Brien added. emy, which Jamaica had changed its McSween recognizes restrictions, he said, “so if by distinguished and continuing chance (a traveler) contract- achievements in research. ed COVID while they were • Master Services, along in Jamaica, they would be with sister companies Klaus quarantined by the Jamaican Roofing Systems by Master government wherever the Ja- maican government wanted See BRIEFS on Page 6A to put them for upward of two

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t the early age of seven, I recall my father, grandfather, and great grandfather talking A about politics, business, and especially real estate. All three were in the real estate business in some sort of fashion. My great grandfather, Robert Toole, invested in a lot of lands (Toole’s Bend, Wallace Road, Northshore, just to name a few). My grandfather, Bobby Toole, invested in commercial real estate all over Knoxville. At one time he owned more commercial real estate than his peers. My father, Rich- ard Toole, did most of the construction side of things. He was a hard worker, building apartments, condos, and homes. He helped his father, Bobby Toole, in the every- day management of the real estate.

Fast forward to my Senior year in high school (1993) I got into real estate, not want- ing to, but was pushed per say. I was going to be a Veterinarian, as I have a love for all animals. People who knew me called me “Ellie May” because I rescued all sorts of animals and brought them to the farm, in Rocky Hill. I worked for a few real estate companies in town and never felt it was where I needed to be. Fast forward to 2007, I started L.T. Properties of Knoxville, right before the market crashed, to help clients lease their homes before they lost them due to the crash in 2008. I took on managing HOA’s for the next 11 years. Once I sold the HOA business, I focused on managing rental properties and selling homes. I then started my own real estate firm in 2018, Prestigious Properties of Knoxville LLC. I always dreamed of having my own firm and before my grandfather died he told me to not work for anyone and in order to have job security you work for yourself. I took his words and turned my dreams into reality. Nothing was ever given to me. My father nor grandfather helped me financially but mentored me to get where I am today. They brought me up very tough, independent, and business savvy. I always said my business degree didn’t teach me about business, experiences and my father did. What’s funny now is he calls me for advice. Which makes me proud that he can lean on me now for real estate answers. Then life happened.... I was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease in 2020. I knew something was wrong with me. I stayed sick and doctors could not figure out what was wrong. Then I found two wonderful women that are functional doctors who di- agnosed me with this disease. After a year of treating the disease with supplements, I went to Idaho to get treatment. I will say it was very hard to work as hard as I do being so sick. I realized then that life isn’t all about working so hard, but more efficiently and effectively. I knew my family needed me well, as did my clients. When I came back from treatments I decided to focus more on my designing passion. I have been remod- eling homes for clients for years and I decided that my heart and soul loved that more than any of my other businesses so I can focus on my passion and use my creativity in turning people’s visions into reality. I enjoy designing homes and it’s always made me happy making the world more colorful. Don’t get me wrong, I still love real estate. I love working with people and making them happy. I primarily work with investors who buy a home from me and I remodel it to either flip it or rent it out. So I am still in real estate, but from every stage of it. I am definitely what you would say “doing all things real estate”. I have a passion for it and I thank my father, grandfather, and great grandfather for instilling that in my seven-year-old brain, even though I didn’t think I would be here today. I give thanks to God for giving me the strength, dedication, and courage to become an entrepreneur. A woman owning multiple businesses is rare, so I appreciate the gift God gave me. It wasn’t easy getting here. I hope my story gives inspiration to those who are looking for a career choice and not sure where to begin. Real estate is by far the best choice I ever made. Even when the market crashes, it always comes back around...so I would say “stick it out...this too shall pass”.

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Kelly Cup/region LAX champs in Warrior fashion Big CAK victory on rival’s field; then playoff win In a showdown of No. 2-state- ranked Christian Academy of Knoxville and No. 3-ranked Webb School of Knoxville in boys lacrosse, CAK (team and coaches photo left) hit the road and beat the Spartans for the first time in program history Saturday, April 24 — earning a region title and the Kelly Cup (awarded to the Best Team in Knox County). While the Warriors domi- nated Pope John Paul II 13-1 in a first-round playoff game, Boyd-Buchanan beat Webb to set up the Bucanneers’ playoff Photo courtesy of Monica Rogers trip to CAK Friday, May 7. Seniors DeFranco, Lovell, Montross help FHS girls LAX end strong, 15-8 ALAN SLOAN a 15-8 victory at the FHS La- played well against those us the whole season,” Hill said. Mackenna Hill, Zoe Butler ■ [email protected] crosse Field Tuesday evening, tougher teams,” said FHS head “Her save percentage is huge.” and Maci McWhirter each April 27. coach Pam Hill, a long-time la- Senior Sassy Montross “has scored two goals for Farragut, A decisive home victory Led offensively by senior crosse youth coach who helped been instrumental in our (de- while Kirra Benchabbat and against a district rival was a Megan DeFranco’s seven goals start the Farragut program in fense) the whole time,” the Kylee Mori popped home one nice way, if making the play- and three assists, Farragut fin- 2015. She finished her first sea- coach said. “She’s played (de- goal apiece. Benchabbat and offs wasn’t in the cards, to end ished the 2021 season 8-5 over- son as Lady Ads skipper. fense) her whole career as far McWhirter also had assists. the 2021 girls lacrosse season. all and 5-2 in district. About DeFranco and her as I know. She did really well.” “We have a lot of girls who Farragut took control of “We had one hard loss that other two seniors who played DeFranco “plays the whole do a lot of different things,” its match against Christian kind of held us back” from their final high school game for field, she plays mid(field), at- the Lady Ads skipper said. Academy of Knoxville in the making the playoffs, versus FHS April 27, “Chloe Lovell, tack and (defense),” Hill said. The Lady Warriors, led by final eight minutes of the first Knoxville West, “but we had a she actually stepped in at the “All three of our seniors, it’s head coach Holly Kelly, end half, then slowly increased really good season; we played last minute as goalie, and she going to be a hard time without the margin after halftime for some tougher teams and we has done a phenomenal job for them next year.” See GIRLS LAX on Page 7B 2B • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 Combo no-hitter leaves Webb 10-9 STAFF REPORTS ■ [email protected]

A two-girl no-hitter allowed Webb School of Knoxville softball to finish with a winning regular season record after a 14-4 home victory against Friendship Baptist Academy Friday evening, April 30. The Lady Spartans finished the regular season 10-9 overall, 6-6 in the district. Jamie Sharp and Maddie Ladd combined to pitch the no hitter while Bryn Lawson was four-of-four at the plate with three RBI and three runs scored. Hannah Bruce doubled and tripled with Photo courtesy of Susan Kolhstedt/Susan Kolhstedt Photography three runs scored. Kylie Bridwell added three hits while Mason Dunlap and Jeneva Mitchell connected for two apiece. Clinching fourth-place in the district with what head coach ‘King’ of FHS LAX Senior Night David Moore said were “two big wins” earlier last week, Webb hosted its annual Strikeout Cancer game versus district foe Con- Farragut boys lacrosse recognized its only senior, Grant King, during the program’s Senior Night cord Christian, both teams wearing mostly pink, winning 5-3. ceremony at Farragut High School Lacrosse field Monday, April 19, as the Admirals blew past Pi- Sharp got the complete-game victory while giving up just two geon Forge 17-1. Pictured alongside parents Nancy and Hank King, he will graduate with honors hits. The Lady Spartans took a 1-0 lead with Mitchell’s first-in- and has accepted an academic and athletic scholarship to attend Lander University in Greenwood, ning inside-the-park homerun. But Concord took a 3-1 lead with South Carolina, and play NCAA Division II lacrosse. ”His plans will include working toward a major a two-run double by Autumn Phillips in the third inning, along in business accounting and a minor in pre-law,” a family press release stated. “His future includes with a run-scoring double by Lexi Esteppe. Webb came back with four runs in the bottom of the fifth. Me- completing law school and becoming a successful attorney.” Due to an early season injury, King gan Gilbert lead off with a bunt single. Mitchell followed with missed most of his senior season as a player, “but was able to encourage and coach the team a single before Ladd ripped one by the right fielder for another during the mid-season,” the release further stated. “He ended his (senior) regular season with 14 inside-the-park homerun. Dunlap then drove in Bruce. points overall.” Thursday night, April 29, Webb beat FBA on the road 8-3 to clinch a region trip. Sharp got the win by striking out 13 while also chipping in with two hits that included a double. Ads senior leadership key to ’21 success Mitchell has two hits and three stolen bases while scoring three runs. Bridwell belted a three-run homer. Lawson also had two hits and an RBI.

Photo courtesy of Jack Tate/FHS sports information These baseball seniors helped FHS finish the regular season 29-4 and win the District 4-AAA league (13-1). They were recognized on Senior Night at John Heatherly Field prior to the Maryville game April 28. From left are Hunter Merrick, Angus Pence, Parker Evans, Tanner Kim, Hudson Photo submitted Seigler, Bryce Burkey, JT Sudderth, Jake Wurms, Frankie Musco, Trevor Wade and Jake Dallas. Not Hosting its annual Strikeout Cancer softball game Tuesday eve- pictured: senior Carson Mitchell was warming up as starting pitcher for the MHS game. ning, April 27, Webb School of Knoxville (above) joined Concord Christian School to wear lots of pink — symbolic of the ongoing battle to beat cancer, especially breast cancer. The Lady Spar- tans edged the Lady Lions 5-3 in a key district battle.

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TAMMY CHEEK arship in memory of their ■ [email protected] son, who lost his life to os- teosarcoma on the day he Three Knox County Schools students with received his high school di- local ties recently were chosen as recipients of ploma in 2019. the Evan Richey Memorial Scholarship. Adding two scholarship Tina Richey, mother of the scholarship’s this year, “The scholarship namesake, the late Evan Richey, a Hardin Val- winners were chosen based Contributing to a college cheerleading national ley Academy graduate, said four $2,000 schol- on several criteria,” Tina championship is Raelee Scarbrough, left, Far- arships were awarded, three of which went to Richey said. ragut High School Class of 2020 graduate and Linnea Johnsen of HVA, and Mason Motley and “We look at classes they former Admirals cheerleader, who along with Christine Sprague of Farragut High School. have taken, such as Ad- Johnsen University of West Florida teammate Cassidy Johnsen will be the focus this week’s issue, vanced Placement and Ketchum holds the national championship tro- with Motley and Sprague featured in upcoming Honors classes, and we also put weight in their phy — on the beach — their UWF team earned issues. last month. Tina and Mark Richey established the schol- See RICHEY SCHOLARS, Page 6B Photo submitted

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Stillwell serves as his producer. He is and bandmates, down to just From page 3B credited on Stillwell’s songs, him and his guitar, for the “Shine,” “Hey Dad,” “I’m A marketing around his song, a concert where Jill Phillips, Vol For Life Y’all” and more. “Everybody’s Got A Home- a recent graduate of Belmont Stillwell released his “Shine town.” He played from New University in Nashville, was Deluxe” album 10 years ago York City to Los Angeles and the opening act. last week, and it “changed everywhere in between right “That particular weekend everything,” he said. Three up until COVID-19 hit. I had heard about Belmont songs reached No. 51 on the “Twenty shows went away at least 10 times and then got Billboard Country Charts, and in about 10 minutes,” he re- home and the girl opening had six videos reached the Top 10 called. “Crazy, but a friend of just graduated from there,” he on Country Music Television mine asked me to come to St recalled. “I sat in the parking and Great American Country. Louis and ride around on a lot with Benjie and told him That’s not bad for a com- Christmas float, playing music what I wanted to do, and by 3 pletely independent artist. He in neighborhoods for every- p.m. the next day I was enrolled runs his own label and man- one that had just been quar- in Belmont University and had ages and books himself. antined. We called it the ‘Stay an apartment in Nashville. Stillwell took a personal Home Tour,’ and it was awe- “I enrolled to make my mom blow when his father passed some.” feel better about me moving away Dec. 13, 2014. Hutton took Following that, he doubled to Nashville, but after one se- charge in guiding Stillwell to down and had a porch conces- mester I realized I could take write a song about the after- sions trailer built that now lessons from the same instruc- math. serves as his stage, sound, tors for half the price, so I did The result, “Hey Dad,” based lights and merchandise booth. that for another semester,” on the conversation Stillwell He carries a generator and Stillwell added. would have if he could call his is completely mobile, and We are, and “I buckled down, learned father one last time, took the was able to play safe outdoor LOVE Mothers! how to write, play guitar and singer into a different direc- shows nationwide in 2020. Pizza • Pasta • Calzones then sing and play guiar at tion yet again. Stilwell said he’s as busy as Subs and Burgers • Salads To celebrate Mother’s Day, the same time. I treated it like “That song continues to he’s ever been now, by figuring Dine In, Carry Out, Curbside Pick Up bring your mother into baseball and practiced con- grow everyday, with people e- out a way to continue making the restaurant during the stantly. Still do. I finally got mailing, commenting or com- a living and bringing his story 10943 Kingston Pike | Knoxville TN month of May, good enough to start playing ing to shows to tell me about and music to the people. 865-675-8660 and mom will receive live. I would ask my former their dads,” he said. “It’s con- “It’s part Bluebird Cafe and thefarraguttable.com One FREE scoop teammates across the South- nected in a powerful way and part House Party,” he said of Tues - Weds 3pm-9pm of Gelato! east where they liked to go given me a glimpse of the true the intimate Hometown House Thurs - Sunday 11am-9pm out, and I’d call that venue power of music.” Party Tour. Closed Mondays. One scoop per person for May 2021 only. and try to get booked. I knew He is releasing a new “Hey It will be that same “Home- if I played there, at least my Dad (2021)” in June. town House Party” Stillwell friends would come.” Another tune likely familiar brings to CCS Friday, with They sure did, as did many to Tennessee fans especially, May 14 a rain date. He hopes to others. “I’m a Vol for Life Y’all,” is make it an annual event. Soon after, while working a played in Neyland Stadium To find out more about Still- temp job, Stillwell connected during football games and on well, who is planning new mu- with Knoxville native Lynn the radio across the state and sic and is helping give away a BOGO! Hutton. That began a great Southeastern region. wedding at a North Carolina friendship and creative part- Stillwell’s “Hometown resort, visit his website, www. nership that continues today. House Party Tour” has a mattstillwellmusic.net, or on Hutton is a frequent co- unique and relevant story. 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FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL Grand Reunion arragut High School alums who graduated from the “old” high school, near the corner of Concord Road Fand Kingston Pike — which ended with the Class of ’76 — met for the first time in two years Saturday, May 1, in Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church for their annual The Johnson family — which had 14 children — was represented by, seated from “Grand Reunion.” Dozens gathered for fun, fellowship and left, David Johnson, Class of ’63; Richard Johnson, Class of ’64; and Warren John- son, Class of ’67. Standing, from left, are Richard Cox and his wife, Kathleen John- reminiscing, making up for lost time since COVID-19 con- son Cox, both Class of ’60; Jim Jackson, Class of ’55, and his wife, Joyce Johnson cerns cancelled last year’s celebration. Jackson, Class of ’56; and Warren’s wife, Karen Sizemore Johnson, Class of ’70. 1 2 3

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1. Noted area historian Malcolm Shell, left, and former classmate Jane Walker Black, both from the Class of ’56. 9 2. Wayne Smathers, left, Class of ’64 and Gail Armstrong, Class of ’59. 3. Paul Casteel, left, Class of ’54, and Joe Waldroop, Class of ’53. 4. The Hall family is typically well-represented, and didn’t disappoint this year. Pictured are siblings Bettye Hall Humbert, seated left, Class of ’47 (one of the oldest alums attending Sat- urday), and, standing from left, Earl Hall, Class of ’56; Jerry Hall, Class of ’58; Ken Hall, Class of ’54; and Charles Hall, Class of ’49. Seated right is the siblings’ niece, Linda McKinley, Class of ’64. 5. From left are Doug Horne, Class of ‘63, Judy Sewell Herbert, Class of ’59, and John Huskey, Class of ’59. 6. From left, Sue Sumner Goodman, Class of ’64, former Farragut Middle School history teach- er Frank Galbraith, Class of ’59 and Betty Blackburn, Class of ’60. 7. Jay Beeler, Class of 1976. 8. From left, Phil Kirby, Class of ’66, Mona Smith, Class of ’62 and Tom Cook, Class of ’61. 9. Kathleen Johnson Cox, left, Class of ’60 and Helen Northern, Class of ’52.

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