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OCUS FREETake One! www.knoxfocus.com F SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE - $74.50/YEAR January 14, 2019 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 Recode City discusses complicated Tennova purchase By Mike Steely passed [email protected] demolition, construction and buildings depends on whether or Lyons said that the original St. renovation plans hinge on sever- not they can be sold or leased to Mary’s hospital, hidden within the The city’s plans to purchase al proposals, all of which both city businesses or organizations. walls of the facility, will be uncov- on to city the Tennova Physicians Regional officials say will involve neighbor- It was noted that the director of ered and saved if possible. Medical Center are more compli- hood input. Total estimated cost the Knoxville Health Department Architect Glen Richters, hired council cated than first announced with to the city is estimated, on com- and the Helen Ross McNabb by the city to do a preliminary cost many variables playing into the pletion, at $40 million. Center were present and are review of the facility, presented proposal. Deputy Mayor Bill Lyons The idea is change the 18-acre being consulted about possible cost estimates within a slide pre- despite and Chief Operating Officer David property, located just off Broad- interest in using some of the facil- sentation to the packed house in Brace explained the twists and way beside Fulton High School, ity. The hospital has been closed the City-County Building’s Small complaints turns of the deal to relocate the to eventually accommodate not and has recently posted signs tell- Assembly Room. He said that if police and fire department to the only the police and fire depart- ing people of the closure. There the north site of the hospital is By Nick Skoda Oakwood-Lincoln Park neighbor- ments but the city municipal are hopes that an emergency or included the cost could come to A comprehensive update hood in a council workshop Thurs- court and the city’s pension board medical clinic would locate there. $46,731. Brace commented that to the City of Knoxville day. as well. The city, at this point, has Buildings saved and re-sold on the figures are “preliminary num- zoning ordinance, a proj- Although a letter of intent no plans to use all of the struc- the private market would add to bers but accurate,” adding that ect dubbed Recode Knox- has been sent, the purchase, tures there and the fate of those the tax roll. Continued on page 3 ville, has been met with measured skepticism from several Knoxville neighbor- hood advocates. Who’s This project has been 11-Year-Old Coin Prodigy a work in progress since 2016. going to Commissioner Gerald Green, who led the hear- Shares his Craft pay the ing at the Knoxville-Knox County Planning’s (for- merly known as the Metro- $165K politan Planning Commis- sion) monthly meeting on bill? Wednesday, January 10, By Mike Steely said, “Over my years in this [email protected] profession, I’ve become a great believer in incremen- Item 24 on the Knox talism. Taking small steps, County Commission Jan- seeing how they work and uary work session agenda addressing and measuring simply reads, “Consid- them as we move forward.” eration of a Resolution Outreach conducted of the Commission of before and during work on Knox County, Tennessee, the rezoning included var- approving payment of ious efforts such as mul- attorney fees in the Pen- tiple planning commission sion Board Lawsuit from workshops, fourteen press account ______.” releases, eighty community The resolution is and public meetings, fifty requested by the Finance media article coverage, two Department and requests community surveys and the the selection of which introduction of a website county department will for the project that reached foot the $165,000 bill upwards of 61,000 visits. ordered in a settlement This skepticism and gen- between the mayor, com- eral feeling that the ordi- mission and retirement nance is in need of more BY AMY BOX FELLHOELTER and pension board. The fine tuning was certainly Aaron Rosen shows his Bust Half Dollar coin collection. Aaron hopes to share his hobby with his classmates. funds apply to the three present at the meeting, as attorneys representing all eight members of the By Amy Box Fellhoelter and is the youngest member of the States Mint. the “Class” of deputies public that were allowed to Bust Half Nut Club, a 50-year-old Rosen has become a coin collect- sued, for the outside firm speak, spoke to why now “Now this is how you hold a nationwide organization dedicated ing prodigy from his own research, hired by the commission, wasn’t the time to pass this coin,” says eleven-year-old Aaron to the advancement and study of learning from the experts, and and for a mediator. ordinance. Rosen, coin enthusiast, collector Bust Half Dollars. using books such as the “Cher- “I wanted a discussion,” Amongst the members of and dealer, holding the outside Flipping through the monthly ryPickers’ Guide to Rare Die Vari- Finance Director Chris the public that voiced their edge of an 1893 Morgan Dollar magazine The Numismatist, Rosen eties of United States Coins” by Caldwell told The Focus, opinions was Mary Tracy, with his fingers. says, “I like to find the errors.” It’s Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton and “The adding, “I don’t have a the president of Scenic After less than two years of what he finds most fascinating Ultimate Guide to Attributing Bust dog in the fight and want Knoxville. taking an interest in coin collect- about this trade. He spends at Half Dollars” by Dr. Glenn Peter- them to guide me.” Tracy spoke on the land- ing, Rosen owns his own store least six hours a week finding mis- son. “Knowledge is power. Aaron Two commissioners scaping requirements the called “Bowtie Kids Coin Store” takes on coins made by the United Continue on page 4 Continued on page 3 Recode mentions. In fact, landscaping was one of the most heavily dis- cussed topics at the meet- ing. School board examines Career Magnet Academy Commissioner Art Clancy By Anne Primm been chosen to succeed Dr. Kelley Drum- by Shannon Jackson of Knox County Schools. said, “I have a problem with mond as the interim director of human The next item under Grants was the propos- the way that the codes Chairwoman Terry Hill called the first 2019 resources. Lastly, Thomas reminded every- al for a Watershed Facilitator Position. This enforcement people are Knox County School Board meeting to order one of the upcoming Martin Luther King Holi- position was advocated by Third District Rep- dealing with our landscape at 5:01 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. day on Monday, January 21, 2019. resentative Tony Norman. Clean water being requirements. We put land- Superintendent Bob Thomas gave his report, There were no comments or discussion on one of the urgent health and welfare issues of scaping requirements on welcoming both teachers and students back the Items/Contracts or Board Policies on the our day underscores the need for such a staff developments and they’re after the winter break. He announced that agenda. When discussing grants, there were member to support science teachers across not getting done. Laicee Hatfield, assistant principal of Karns a few questions by First District Represen- the county in educating students in water- “And when they get com- High School, has been chosen as Assis- tative Evetty Satterfield and Fourth District shed issues. Monies are already earmarked plaints, the people that tant Principal of the Year by the Tennessee Representative Virginia Babb regarding The for this position. are complaining about not Association of Secondary School Principals. Read to Be Ready State Program that takes Educational issues at the state level are Continued on page 2 Thomas also related that Scott Bolton has place in the summer which were answered Continued on page 4 Public Auto Auction Saturday, January 19th at 9:00 a.m. Bid live or online! Everyone is welcome to come out and preview the cars Friday from 9-5 p.m. Your Car Detailed at Home Mobile*Insured*Licensed 50% OFF Use Code: WINTER 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road Knoxville, TN 37921 @ knoxvilleCleanRide.com (865) 253-8899 (865) 938-3403 TNFL735 WWW.POWELLAUCTION.COM PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus January 14, 2019 Hardin Valley Mobility Plan Update to Knoxville’s One Year Plan The annual update of Monday, February 4 Information present- the City of Knoxville’s One West, Northwest & Southwest ed will be specific to the community meeting scheduled Year Plan has begun, and Sectors geographic areas of the In cooperation with Knox display at multiple stations County Planning. The study the public is encouraged to Middlebrook Pike UMC City and County indicated County, Knoxville-Knox in the gymnasium and com- is focused on identifying participate. The One Year Fellowship Hall, 7234 Middle- above. Topics of discus- County Planning has sched- ments will be collected at existing and future trans- Plan serves as the founda- brook Pike sion at these meetings uled a community meeting each. Community members portation facility deficien- tion for zoning decisions 6:00 p.m. will include: Plan amend- for the Hardin Valley Mobil- are encouraged to stop by cies in the fastest growing and is based on the land- Monday, February 11 ments since the 2018 ity Plan on January 15, at their convenience. Staff area of the county. It priori- use goals, objectives, and South Sector update; permitted land 2019. The workshop will be will share information about tizes improvements with the policies found in the City’s South Doyle Middle School uses and zoning districts; held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in what they have heard so goal of maintaining mobility long-range plans. Library, 3900 Decatur Road development policies; and the gymnasium of Hardin far, and provide opportuni- and addressing safety for Three meetings have 6:00 p.m. illustrations of differences Valley Academy, 11345 ties for participation from people using different types been scheduled to give Tuesday, February 19 between permitted land Hardin Valley Road. those who haven’t yet been of transportation. community members the North, East & Central Sectors uses and zoning. The workshop will be an involved. Feedback received from opportunity to review and New Harvest Park Communi- For more information, informal open house. No The Hardin Valley Mobility this workshop will help discuss recommended ty Building, 4775 New Harvest please visit www.knoxmpc. presentation will be given, Study is being led by Knox determine project recom- changes to the One Year Lane org/one-year-plan/. but information will be on County and Knoxville-Knox mendations and priorities. Plan: 6:00 p.m. What Does It Mean Carson Dailey plans to return to to Be Pro Se? The term, “pro Occasion- se,” comes from ally pro se liti- county commission soon Latin, translat- gants come out By Mike Steely removed I’m not in that [email protected] ing to “for one- on top in their pain now. I hope to have the self” or “on cases. Howev- “Right now I’m planning knee replaced in February,” behalf of them- er, my own per- to make it to the next com- Dailey said. selves”, which sonal experi- mission meeting. It will be He also said he misses means advocat- ence of seeing in a wheelchair but I hope going to the meetings and ing on one’s own pro se litigants to be there,” Commission- the many events he often behalf before a By Jedidiah in court is that er Carson Dailey told The attended before the infect- court, rather McKeehan it does not go Knoxville Focus recently. ed replacement flared up. than being rep- well. The pro se The commission meets in He said that the opera- attorneyknoxville@ resented by a individual does work session next Tues- tion depends on his recov- gmail.com lawyer. not know the day and regular session on ery and good blood work, Tennessee law spells rules of the court so they Monday, January 28. The then another 4 to 6 months out that you absolute- do not know what they Tuesday meeting is unusu- before full recovery. ly do not have to have a can and cannot say. Fur- al but the county is closed Dailey is retired from lawyer represent you in a ther, many of them end that Monday in observance Applied Industrial Technol- lawsuit. Tennessee Code up attempting to ask the of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ogies of Dixie Bearing after Annotated section 23-1- judge for advice on what Day. 38 years of service. He had 109 states, “Any person to do. Unfortunately, the The Ninth District Com- served as a member of the may conduct and manage judge is not allowed to missioner, who was elect- Board of Zoning Appeals the person’s own case in give them legal advice or ed to replace term-limited and the Knox County Ethics any court of this state.” help them in the handling Mike Brown, had under- Committee. His other It is important to differ- of their case. gone one knee replace- county service includes Carson Dailey’s second knee replacement didn’t go well at entiate a person’s abil- Similarly, when a pro ment and recovery went the Knox County Sheriff’s all. The Ninth District Commission is hoping for another ity to represent them- se litigant is asked if they well. However, his second Citizens Academy and he’s knee in February but is pledging to attend the next com- selves from the rule that want to cross-examine the knee was replaced and been active in South Knox mission meeting in wheelchair. prohibits corporations opposing party, it always an infection set in. Dailey County for more than 40 and business from being goes terribly because they kept up his active schedule years. He’s been an advo- represented on a pro se never know how to ask an through both knee surger- since before Christmas until meetings. cate for trash pickup by basis. This is because a appropriate question, but ies, often having to stand returning home on Friday. He’s been staying in DUI convicted prisoners, a corporation is a separate end up just wanting to during meetings due to the The Focus inquired to see touch through social media proponent of the Governor and distinct entity from a tell their side of the story, pain, but the infection set if Dailey could temporarily and posts on Facebook now John Sevier Highway plans, “person” who may be an which is more appropriate him back. appoint someone to replace and then. He’s also keep- and an advocate of planning owner, employee or officer when it is their own turn Dailey has since had the him on commission but, ing his South Knox constit- regulations and enforce- of that corporation. to testify. second knee replacement according to the law direc- uents up to date on other ment. You will often see pro se removed because the hard- tor, there’s no language to meetings concerning them Carson and his wife, litigants in General Ses- Jedidiah McKeehan ware was infected. He is permit that. Dailey’s knowl- such as events and neigh- Tammy, have one son, sions court in Tennes- is an attorney prac- currently undergoing anti- edgeable voice on com- borhood meetings. Jeremy, a daughter in-law, see, which is what some ticing in Knox County biotics treatment at Life mission and his common “November was really Elizabeth, a grandson, Vin- people refer to as small and surrounding coun- Care Center three times sense solutions are being painful for me but, with the cent, and a granddaughter, claims court. The reason ties. He works in many each day where he’d been missed during commission other knee replacement Victoria. there are pro se litigants areas, including criminal, here is because individu- divorce, custody, person- als either cannot afford a al injury, landlord-tenant, lawyer or they believe the civil litigation and estate Recode passed on to city council despite complaints issue they are bringing planning. Visit attorney- Cont. from page 1 landscaping done cur- neighborhoods would allow move with the community before the court is simple knoxville.com for more having vegetative buffer in rently and previously has for historic homes to be and grow with the commu- so they do not need a information about this the development and that been that there are varying divided into multiple living nity and address the needs lawyer. legal issue and other legal was the main reason they requirements that need to units: a process that could of the community,” Green didn’t oppose it, they’re be met. greatly compromise the said. 2017 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE R2295 $21,777 told that the staff and He noted that with this homes’s structure. Green also promised that ECOBOOST PREMIUM LEATHER AUTO SAVE $$$ manpower isn’t available Recode, the landscaping To this, Green stated that there would be an annual 2015 LINCOLN MKC RESERVE DT7589B $22,550 to complete the landscape requirements would be there were many steps to review of Recode to see COMPLETELY LOADED LEATHER NAV ROOF LOW MILES requirements. Why are we standardized to meet one take before anything like how everything was going 2016 HONDA HR-V DT7684A $19,970 spending so much time uniform formula which will that would be allowed, and what changes might EX 1 OWNER LOCAL TRADE EXTRA CLEAN and effort with landscape make completion of land- including presenting that need to be made. 2016 INFINITI Q70 T5922A $29,880 requirements if we can’t scaping more realistic. project before this commis- After the commission 21000 MILES LOCAL TRADE ALL THE OPTIONS LIKE NEW enforce them and make the Another concern brought sion which had every right voted to deny a motion Also take advantage of our Quicklane Tire developers do it?” to the attention of the to deny the project should to table the ordinance and Auto Center - No Appointment Needed! Green stated that the commission was that it be potentially harmful to and tweak it for anoth- problem with getting the the rezoning in historic the historic home. er 60 days, a motion was It was made known by passed to send it through all the commissioners that to the Knoxville City Council this is not a perfect docu- where a final decision will ment and that there are be made. aspects of it that all of City Council will meet the them can debate. But it 15th and the 29th of Janu- was also said that chang- ary. es along the way would be More information about made as necessary. this project can be found “We are not anticipat- at www.knoxplanning.org ing a static document. We and at www.recodeknox- want something that will ville.com.

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Taxpayers in the law and just precisely can the plan possibly be our readers of just what payers in those situations Alaska, New Mexico, Illi- what we can afford. One of actuarially sound unless it means to you. For one where politicians have nois, Connecticut and Ohio the litigants involved in that the widows die the day after thing, it could mean much promised more benefits to are not as lucky; that debt lawsuit is hoping to retire their husbands? Every- higher taxes. public employees than they ranges from $28,100 to at 101% of full salary. The where in the world, women Nobody is more strong- have tax dollars to spend. $45,700 per person. Some Knox County Charter, Knox outlive men. It is simply a ly in favor of our public Public employees often- states are merely hoping County’s version of our Con- fact. According to Bertrand employees earning a good, times have powerful lobby- that Congress and feder- stitution, clearly states no Desjardins, a researcher living wage and having a ing arms and they certainly al taxpayers will bail them public employee may retire in the demography depart- good retirement. I believe By Steve Hunley, make their presence felt in out. That would mean those at more than 75% of full ment at the University of the Charter addressed Publisher the legislative halls, wheth- states that have been at salary. Keep in mind, no Montreal, life expectancy that point and I think being [email protected] er it is in state capitols or least somewhat fiscally other public employee in for males is 73.4 years, able to retire at 75% of full county commission and responsible would end up Knox County government while that for females is salary is pretty generous. city council hearing rooms. paying the tab for those except for Sheriff’s depu- 80.1 years, a difference That combined with Social Did you know that cur- The Constitutions of some who were not. ties receive a LIFETIME of 6.7 years. That raises a Security is a nice retire- rently there is SIX TRILLION states actually prevent leg- The Focus has editorial- pension. Somewhere along mighty big question if we’re ment for most employees. dollars in unfunded pension islatures from making any ized on the pension plan in the way, someone subvert- told Knox County’s pension Should Sheriff’s deputies debt in the United States of changes to the pensions of the past which was at the ed the word “salary” and plan is actuarially sound America? That encompass- government employees. For heart of the lawsuit involv- substituted the word “com- based on the life expec- be considered a special es the debt owed by states instance, that would mean ing Knox County Law Direc- pensation.” Now that may tancy of deputies. Does class of employee? No, and local governments for those same government tor Bud Armstrong, the not sound very significant to that take into account the most certainly not. While unfunded public pension employees would be pro- pension board, the Knox you, but it makes a world of life expectancy of spous- Sheriff’s deputies perform liabilities. In fact, accord- tected from paying a penny County Commission and difference. An employee’s es? The answer to that one a most valuable and neces- ing the American Legisla- more toward their own pen- the Knox County Mayor. compensation or benefits question may mean more to sary function, so do a great tive Exchange Council, that sions than they did the first You’ll notice quite often package goes well beyond you than you might imagine; many other employees. debt exceeds $6 trillion. day they were hired. Cur- when public issues are one’s salary. There is a big the law requires the coun- Would it matter how many The New York Times has rently, every state in the involved, as well as public question as to whether ty’s pension plan to be cops we have on the streets broken that down to what nation is at risk of default- dollars, those with less the pension plan for Knox actuarially sound, mean- without courts? No, it would each of us owes to pay for ing on its pension liabilities. facts in their corner resort County public employees is ing fully funded. Who funds not. Fairness is essential those debts; it comes to Fortunately, Tennessee has to appealing to one’s heart actuarially sound; I’ve been the county’s pension plan? in life and government and “$18,676 for every man, the lowest pension liability instead of one’s head. This told it is because deputies You do. that should always include woman and child in the in the country. Still, even in issue is complicated and only live an average of ten Over coming weeks, The the people who pay the country or $50,000 for Tennessee and the handful it’s not so simple as backing years after retirement. Yet Focus will be breaking down bills: the taxpayers. Who’s going to pay the $165K bill? Cont. from page 1 come out of the gener- the county code to change requested from Engineer- al budget, from the law a word to enable the chair ing and Public Works. have already stated public- department or from the of the council to designate Commissioner Justin ly that the payment should pension board funds will an alternate member to Biggs has a resolution to come from the law direc- apparently be decided by set in place when a regular honor Historic Knoxville tor’s budget since that the commission. member is absent. High Senior Living which department initiated the The commission may Another amendment to won a national award in lawsuit. The commission’s also discuss approving a the county code is being December for being one of work session is on Tuesday, contract with Gresham requested from the plan- the best senior living facili- January 22, because their Smith and Partners for ning commission concern- ties in the country. normal Monday meeting $300,000 for a Greenway ing lot area requirements Gary Fleenor may be falls on Dr. Martin Luther Corridor Study to identify for motels, hotels and tran- named to fill out the term King, Jr. Day. priorities and long range sient mobile home parks. of Kim Garvin on the health While the agreement to improvements for North- Knoxville-Knox County insurance appeals board the settlement came from shore, Beaver Creek, Chap- Planning voted 13-0 to rec- and Robert H. Houser may a split vote on commission, man Highway and a portion ommend the change. be named to the board of where to find the money for of John Sevier Highway. The sheriff’s department construction appeals. the payments to several Moving the Recovery is asking the commission Commissioner Carson PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY attorneys could see divid- and Veterans Treatment to approve $36,000 from Dailey is being reappoint- Commission Chairman Hugh Nystrom and Finance ed votes as well. Court from Suite 310 to the Appalachia High Inten- ed to the agricultural exten- Director Chris Caldwell talk during a meeting of the Knox “I don’t have the author- Suite 480 at 900 East Hill sity Drug Trafficking Area sion committee along with County Retirement and Pension Board. Caldwell is asking ity to charge it to the law Street could save about for deputy overtime and Laura Nolen and Lynn the commission to decide which county department will department,” Caldwell said. $18,000 per year and the $44,927 from the U.S. Mar- Jessee. pay the lawyer fees from the Pension Board suit. “I don’t have that kind of commission is being asked shals Office as reimburse- money just sitting around to approve the lease con- ment for overtime. either.” tract with Commercial Park Street lighting improve- “But I don’t want to hide Lease. ments in a contract with the charges either,” he The commission is also Progression Electronic, LLC We now sell CBD Oil Tincture said. being asked, by the Merit along Maynardville High- We are the first medical office in the area to offer this product! Whether the funds will System Council, to amend way for $149,207 is being CBD oil has proven to be an effective way to introduce City discusses complicated cannabinoid into the bloodstream. It works Tennova purchase by interacting with Cont. from page 1 the central nervous there for nuns and a day- buyer may qualify for the the city is happy with the care facility will remain until tax break. system, as well as estimate. other plans are made. Councilwoman Lauren the immune system. It The project would pro- “We’re still early in the Rider said “alarm bells ceed in three phases and program,’ Brace said. went off in the communi- is an organic, Kosher the largest portion of the Councilman Mark ty” when some demolition certified, and project would be renova- Campen asked about secu- was announced on the hos- tion of the South Complex. rity at the current facility pital site. FDA approved The police department and and Brace said that Tenno- “We’ll get input from product. the municipal court would va has its own security ser- Knox Heritage,” Brace said, be housed together and the vice there and some doc- adding that the neighbor- current Women’s Pavillion tors offices inside the build- hood has been and will be could be used by the fire ing remain open there and consulted. Benefits department. may remain open for four to Councilwoman Stepha- (based on customer feedback many have experienced relief from:) Richters said that ini- six months. nie Welch asked about the tially doing all the planned “The City is not closing proposed “Science Center” Chronic pain Acne demolition there at one the hospital, Tennova was development at the current Anxiety Psoriasis time would save money closing it,” Brace empha- site of the police depart- and Brace added that Ten- sized. ment. Brace said that Jim Nausea Seizures nova has been very cooper- At the same time Ten- Clayton, who proposes PTSD Arthritis ative in the effort so far. He nova is asking the city for that museum, met with the also said that if the coun- a tax break on a possible city recently and is hiring IBD symptoms Insomnia cil wants a tour of the cur- Middlebrook medical facil- a design firm. The idea is Mood disorders Depression rent buildings that would be ity. The city is discussing a to move the police and sell done. $16 million PILOT tax break all or part of the property Crohn’s and UC Autoimmune disease issues Councilman George Wal- for 15 years on that propos- above the Civic Auditorium lace presented 10 ques- al. Tennova has not decid- to Clayton for his proposed The CBD oil comes in different flavors that taste great! tions and requested the ed what type of medical $150 million museum. walk-through. facility might be built at that “The puzzle pieces have Note: You don’t have to be a patient to purchase the product. Vice Chairman Finbarr West Knoxville site. to come together,” Brace Saunders asked if other Councilman Marshall said of the project. parcels there would remain Stair asked what would “A development agree- Seymour Weight & Wellness under the ownership of happen if the PILOT was ment is under study, I 216 Phoenix Court, Suite F 865-573-0101 Tennova and the compa- in place and Tennova sold believe we’re close,” Brace ny replied that the convent the property. Lyons said a said. Seymourweightwel.wix.com/seymourweightwel PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus January 14, 2019 Tennova Hospital, South Knox 11-Year-Old Coin Prodigy Shares projects and cats at city council By Mike Steely [email protected] ECG Young High for devel- his Craft opment of 44 of the 156 Cont. from page 1 people trust him. Aaron Although it’s not offi- proposed housing units at learns something new at tells people what their cially on the agenda a dis- 121 East Young High Pike, every show he attends. coins are worth,” says Barry cussion or announcement to be known as Young High We bid on coins no one is Rosen. that the city has entered Flats. bidding on after checking Event admission is at no into a tentative agreement The firm may also be their value,” says Aaron’s cost and will include door to purchase the recently granted an award of father, Barry Rosen, who prizes, lectures, kids’ pro- closed Tennova Hospital $440,000 from those supports wholeheartedly grams, free appraisals, and just off Broadway may cer- his son’s hobby by driving a presentation from Rosen funds for development of tainly come up. The coun- him to auctions as close as himself. Known as a coin 15 of 102 housing units cil meets in regular ses- Fountain City Auction and genius, he will be teaching on Hollywood Drive, to sion Tuesday at 6 p.m. in coin shows as far away as attendees how to detect be known as Flats at the City-County Building’s Tampa, Florida. error and counterfeit coins main assembly room. Pond Gap. That develop- Quite a feat for this from their everyday pocket An announcement last ment has been strongly sixth-grade-student is not change that may possibly week and a work session opposed by the Pond Gap only owning thousands of be worth hundreds or even Thursday brought the city Neighborhood Association American coins, bought at thousands of dollars. closer to a $40 million and residents along Holly- either shows or online, but It all began by looking deal to purchase, reno- Children and babies are displayed by the nurses in front wood Drive. having acquired the skill of through rolls of coins at vate and demolish part of of the original St. Mary’s Hospital. The original building In other business the coin grading as well. A coin home and frequenting local the former St. Mary’s hos- is hidden inside the current facility and, with a city pur- council will vote to donate is graded on a scale from auctions and now Rosen pital to turn it into head- chase, may be preserved. $5,000 to the Dr. Martin 1-70 which determines its knows enough to edu- quarters for the police and Luther King Jr. Commem- amount of wear. Before cate others. He hopes to fire departments. expected. Ergon Terminaling, Inc. to orative Commission and buying coins, Rosen stud- encourage other students The council will also The first reading of permit a barge mooring discuss an agreement ies their rarity, mint date, at his middle school with see a divided discussion the ordinance change, cell on the river at 3209 with Ingles Paving for and grade, and his detec- this information and begin on a new policy to permit requested by the police Island Home Avenue, part about $556,000 for the tive work has paid off after a school-sponsored coin the police department to department and support- of Ijams Nature Center. 2019 Sidewalk Replace- acquiring a $500 nickel club. “We want kids more pick up stray cats, have ed by the Young-Williams The Office of Rede- ment Project. that was actually worth involved,” states Rosen’s them neutered and vacci- Animal Shelter, passed velopment is asking the On second reading $1,200. He hopes to one father. He says a great way nated, and return the ani- with two “No” votes and council for permission day own a 1955 Double Die to get youth collecting is to the council will vote on a mals to where they were several citizens speaking to acquire property for a Obverse Lincoln Cent. buy a penny box from the $2,000 donation to assist apprehended. The idea is out against the resolution. right-of-way and construc- Rosen will be one of the bank and hunt for a Wheat the Violins of Hope display to cut down on the number The council will also see tion easement within 43 45 dealers at the 55th and Indian Head pennies. in Knoxville. of stray cats but several several resolutions deal- tracks of real property Annual Knoxville Coin Show The 1877 Indian Head One members of the council ing with changes in South along Sevier Avenue for John Shirley is appealing supported by the Smoky Cent is one of the rarest, and some members of Knoxville including one to the Streetscapes Project a Board of Zoning Appeals Mountain and Fort Loudon smallest coins produced. the Animal Control Board public parking under the there. The estimated cost decision on a building pro- Coin Clubs. It begins on To uncover the value of are opposed to the idea. James White Parkway is $815,000. posed for 7621 Kings- Friday, February 1, from your coins, meet Rosen at The Animal Control Board between the railroad right- Other South Knox- ton Pike. Service One, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat- the show or contact him at meets two days after the of-way and Island Home ville items on the agenda Inc. may have its mainte- urday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m. onesafekidbarry@yahoo. council and a motion to Avenue. The south side will include a $1,310,000 nance contract increased to 5 p.m. at the Rothchild com but beware because postpone council action also see a possible agree- award in affordable rental by $435,000 for service Conference Center. coin collecting might just until that meeting is ment between the city and development funds to to the city’s street lights. “He likes to sell and turn you into a history buff!

School board examines Career Magnet Academy Continued from page 1 been well publicized. Representa- Board] are just trying to uncover Magnet Academy. Superinten- need not just to survive but to tive Babb also feels that students the facts.” dent Thomas took offense at this thrive. Many students with poor still being prioritized at this time, other than freshmen should be Eighth District Representa- statement saying that he and his educational pasts have found reported Second District Repre- allowed to attend CMA. Babb tive Mike McMillan said that he staff have made every effort to refuge at Career Magnet Acad- sentative Jennifer Owen. At the says having CMA gives students doesn’t think that CMA has been be transparent. Owen fired back emy. She said many who were local level, Owen related that that attend Gibbs, Carter and honest with parents and stu- that the real blame should be bullied in elementary or middle when she met with Knox County South-Doyle high schools the dents. He said he was not talk- placed on the move to site-based schools have found themselves Commission, they requested opportunity to take advantage of ing about the current instruc- management instead of central to be new, strong individuals. that Knox County schools make dual credit courses not offered tors or administrators, but the management. Those who wish to pursue tech- all funding requests in one cat- at their home schools. However, ones in place when the school Chairwoman Hill said that she egory instead of making multiple few of her constituents know this opened in 2004. There were def- was glad the board was made nical careers have found their requests for the same thing in dif- option exists. initely promises made that were aware of a school that was not niche, also. Maybe student pop- ferent projects. Representative Owen interject- not kept and parents feel duped. living up to expectations. This ulation is low but Hawn knows The next topic for discussion ed that there is no vote being con- Mr. McMillan further comment- school was supposed to offer the that this can change. While most was the Career Magnet Acade- sidered at this time. Owen said ed that CMA accounts for a very ability to graduate with an associ- students do not graduate with my. Dr. Anthony Wise from Pellis- that she wants to “fix the situ- small portion of the school sys- ate degree. There is a misunder- a high school diploma and an sippi State was the first to speak ation” and is puzzled as to why tem’s budget and wants Superin- standing about how students can Associate’s Degree, most gradu- and was still very enthusiastic the board has not been informed tendent Thomas to consider cost accomplish this. Some students ate with a significant number of about the program despite a few about ongoing problems at CMA. savings in the following ways: do not qualify for college cours- transferable college credits or if continuing issues. He explained She says that the board has 1. Closing Byington-Solway and es. Most, however, do qualify for pursuing the technical path, sev- that TN Promise funding cannot heard nothing about it until now North Knox CTECs some sort of technical accredita- eral certificates. be used to fund Pellissippi cours- or when the December 19 memo 2. Eliminate IB programs from tion Hill pointed out. Public forum followed with es taken by undergraduates at was published saying the school West High and Bearden Principal Leanne Hawn spoke many impassioned speak- Career Magnet Academy due could possibly close. Representa- 3. Eliminate administrative sal- to the board next. Hawn empha- ers imploring the school board to FAFSA restrictions. Dr. Wise tive Owen noted a definite break- aries over $100,000/yr. sized the many successes of said that Pellissippi did, in some down in communication between the school with all types of stu- to keep Career Magnet Acade- cases, have scholarship money the board and the central office. Representative Owen made a dents from the extraordinari- my open. There were sixty-eight to help defray costs of the cours- Vice Chairwoman Susan Horn statement blaming the “staff” ly bright to those with special speakers who approached the es for some students. Represen- commented that she regrets that of Knox County Schools for not needs and abilities. The small podium to plead for continuation tative Babb spoke fondly about all the commentary has “caused communicating with the board class size and family-like atmo- of the program and the meeting CMA but feels that it has never so much anxiety because we [the on issues relating to Career sphere is what many students did not adjourn until 10:30 p.m. January 14, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

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Neighborhood Advisory Council sets topics for the year By Mike Steely briefly to give their name, members to get further [email protected] neighborhood, and inter- involved with their neighbor- The Knoxville ests and hobbies. Council hoods and said the PARC Neighborhood Advisory members are named by does more than simply deal Council met Wednesday at Knoxville Mayor Madeline with complaints. the Cansler Family YMCA in Rogero and new members It was announced that its first meeting of the year include Gayle Atherton Mayor Rogero will meet and brainstormed various of South Haven, Victoria and speak at the group’s topics it would like to hear Raschke of Norwood, February meeting. about in coming meetings. Robert Glass of Harrill Sharp reminded the Neighborhood Coordinator Hills, Molly Conaway of neighborhood represen- Debbie Sharp asked for Oakwood-Lincoln Park, and tatives to learn about the ideas and those sugges- Andre Canty of Burlington. various grant opportunities tions were tallied by her Other members include available from the city and assistants. Danny Gray of South to work with PARC toward Suggestions selected Woodlawn, Donnie Ernst safe neighborhoods. She from the various mem- of Wesley and West Hills, also said that the mem- bers of the council about Jennifer Reynolds of bers could contact the subjects they would like Timbercrest, Anna Compton city’s codes enforcement to hear speakers address of Cumberland Estates about codes sweeps and topped out at Affordable West, Matt McMillan of urged them to call 311 with Housing, Inclusion, Adair Gardens, Ann White complaints. One complaint Youth Leadership, of Dalton Place, Derek Tate aired at the meeting dealt Redevelopment, Food of Michael-Meadowview, with a dirty playground and Access, and Neighborhood Terrell Patrick of Cold Sharp suggested notifying PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY Watches. Springs, Travetta Johnson the public service, parks Other items on the list of Parkridge, and Emma and recreation, and health Neighborhood Coordinator Debbie Sharp (seated) takes suggestions for topics at upcom- included the progress Ellis-Cosigua of Inskip. departments. ing Neighborhood Advisory Council Meetings. Office of Neighborhood assistants Han- at Chapman Highway, Clarence Vaughn, Jr. She said that some nah Freeman and Sarah Henson wrote the topics down and members chose several. Codes Enforcement and spoke briefly about the topics will see outside Energizing Neighborhoods. upcoming Police Advisory speakers at the meet- with handouts and other creation of a Neighborhood members of two upcom- The group included sever- Committee meeting and ings and other topics information given to the University or mentoring ing Grant Opportunity al new members and Sharp the Martin Luther King, might be addressed by the members. group, was also discussed. Workshops on January had each member speak Jr. events. Vaughn urged Office of Neighborhoods One subject, the Sharp also reminded the 31st and February 2nd. Dr. Bill Bass to speak on the exhumation of The Big Bopper By Mike Steely [email protected] and autographed poster, tour starring Holly, Valens, are $90 plus fees. J.P. “Big Bopper” Don McClean’s VIP tickets are $125 and Richardson, Dion & The “American Pie” tells a tale include a reception with Dr. Belmonts and Frankie of “The Day the Music Died” Bass at 12:15, parking, a Sardo was to be three and if you’re not old enough drink ticket and an auto- weeks of nightly shows, to remember what he sang graphed poster. beginning in Milwaukee on about it was the change in Back in 1959 a plane Jan. 23 and winding up in rock and roll music follow- crash in Clear Lake, Iowa Springfield, Ill., on Feb. 15. ing the death of three early took all three lives. Buddy A coin flip between band rock icons, Buddy Holly, Holly had hired the plane members sealed the fate Richie Valens and Jiles to get his own group, The of the three stars and the Perry “J. P.” Richardson Jr., Crickets, to their next show. pilot. better known as “The Big The weather was bad and The Big Bopper was at Bopper.” his two band members the height of his career Where can you learn opted out of the flight so then with his hit “Chantilly about the rock and roll leg- Richie Valens and The Big Lace” and other songs like ends from a forensic sci- Bopper could get aboard “Beggar to a King.” He ence expert? the small plane. Members wrote “White Lighting” for Dr. William Bass, known A memorial to The Big Bopper, Richie Valens and Buddy Holly stands near the site of the of the Holly band who sur- George Jones, “Running nationwide for his study airplane wreck that took their lives near Clear Lake, Iowa. Dr. Bill Bass speaks on the ex- vived because they didn’t Bear” for John Preston, of bodies and Knoxville’s humation and examination of The Big Bopper’s body on Sunday, Feb. 3rd, at the Knox- take the plane included and other songs record- “Body Farm,” will speak on ville Convention Center. Jerry Allison, bassist Joe B. ed by other artists. The the exhumation of “The Big Mauldin, and rhythm gui- Big Bopper was known for Bopper” on the 60th anni- tarist Niki Sullivan. Waylon his theatrics and baritone versary of the tragedy that Murphy hosts the pre- Center on Sunday, February 800-745-3000. Standard Jennings was filling in on voice. He is also credited took the three early music sentation at a reception 3rd at 1 p.m. Tickets are tickets are $60 plus fees Holly’s band and didn’t take with creating the first music personalities. and lecture by Dr. Bass at available at Ticketmaster. and Premium Tickets, the plane. Radio personality Frank the Knoxville Convention com or by phone at which include a drink ticket The rock ’n’ roll package Continue on page 4 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus January 14, 2019

It is well-known in many was a large farm. This hard songs such as, “My Luve is heart condition at the age everyone has a Happy New countries, it’s traditional labor later contributed to Like a Red, Red Rose” and of thirty-seven. His four- Year in 2019? I hope not. use being to bid farewell to the heart trouble that he “Auld Lang Syne.” teenth child was born that Thought for the day: But the old year as the stroke had later in life. Auld Lang Syne means same day. pleasures are like poppies of midnight on New Year’s At the age of fifteen he fell “for old times’ sake.” It’s When one gets older it spread, Eve. in love and shortly thereaf- about preserving a cher- becomes imperative to pre- You seize the flowers, the Born in Alloway, Scotland, ter wrote his first poem. In ished past. It did not serve our past; to remem- bloom is shed; Auld Lang on January 25, 1759, 1785 he fathered the first become associated with ber old friends, to look Or, like the snow-fall in Robert Burns was the of his fourteen children. He New Year’s Eve until about back on happy events, to the river Syne author of “Poems, Chiefly spent the final twelve years ninety-one years ago. Guy cherish the times when we A moment white, then Auld Lang Syne is a in the Scottish Dialect” of his life editing traditional Lombardo began playing it were fortunate enough to melts forever. Robert Scots-language poem writ- and “Tam O’ Shanter.” He folk songs. These volumes in New York City at the end be really happy. This song Burns ten by Robert Burns in was the first of seven chil- were essential in preserv- of his musical program. It helps us to create those Send comments to: rose- 1788 and set to the tune dren. His father educated ing parts of Scottish cul- became a tradition. feelings from long ago. [email protected] or call 865- of a traditional folk song. his children at home which tural heritage. Well-known Robert Burns died of a Is it too much to ask that 748- 4717. Thank you. Fond Memories Comcast Run Around By Ralphine Major [email protected] her heartfelt memories she Everyone Immediately, I was up and running and shares below. is wary of called Comcast ready for installation. After It is my earliest memory “Took a stroll down monopolies. to have them more arguing, I told the By Ray Hill of a hospital. St. Mary’s, memory lane in the halls of They set the stop the individual on the other end [email protected] the hospital on a hill, was St Mary’s Hospital. This was rules by which shipment since of the phone to cancel the always the closest to the place of my birth, the we must play, no one would be appointment and order. He people in the northeast place where I learned the and if we don’t there to accept informed me that a charge part of Knox and surround- blessings both given and like it, that’s it until Saturday. would be placed for doing ing counties. My broth- received from volunteer- tough. The larger Another that. I exploded, er and I were born at St. ing, the place where hours/ the bite from the representative “You are charging me Mary’s and have pictures days/weeks were spent at consumer pie By Joe Rector who also spoke for cancelling service on of us with the Sisters of the bedside of my parents a corporation [email protected] only broken an order where no service Mercy. As a small child, I in their later years, the place takes, the less English argued was provided!” remember sitting out on Hallway outside the chapel of prayers and healing, the power customers with me about I eventually spoke with the front lawn of the hospi- at St. Mary’s Hospital place where surgeons and have to combat poor the delivery until I told supervisor who was polite tal when our parents went nurses saved my father’s service or outrageous her that that I wanted to but offered no relief. So, to visit a friend or relative. life and the place where he pricing. I had another speak with a supervisor. we spent the holidays with We would pass the time near the circle passed on to the next life with God ten run in with one of those She told me that I would no Internet nor cable. Oh, drive on the grassy hillside leading up to years later. Like many others in North businesses the week have to wait up to an hour, we survived, but that’s the front of the hospital. There was a beau- Knoxville, I was saddened by the decline before Christmas. so I hung up. not the point. I placed tiful water fountain nearby, and the nurs- of this faith-based place of care and am Amy and I had decided Upon arrival at our place an order with a company ing school could be seen across the street. heartsick over its demise. It is a tragic loss to have an Internet in Gallatin, I discovered and expected to receive The serene setting disappeared over time for the community. Thank you Sisters of connection installed in that our neighbor had the services for which with expansions to the hospital. Mercy and staff for over eight decades of our condo in Gallatin. taken the UPS package I’d contracted. Instead, It was still St. Mary’s when our mother loving, dedicated care.” I contacted customer in because it was left I received no services, suffered a heart attack in 2007. I wrote The hospital’s name later became service to set up an leaning on a locked gate no assistance, and no about her cardiologist, Dr. Kyle McCoy, “Tennova.” A new facility was built in Powell, appointment. As soon on the patio. I began the remedy. Comcast will try to in “The Real McCoy,” Focus 2-7-11. The Tennessee, and we had the unique oppor- as the phone call went process of installation and charge me for something; hospital’s name was changed to “Mercy” tunity to tour the new hospital’s emergen- through, troubles began. followed the instructions I’m sure of that much. during her cardiac rehab. It was there that cy room and patient rooms before they I spoke with an individual given. Then, I called However, I will not pay that we met Barbara Sharpe who brought her became occupied. In 2013, I wrote a who lived in another Comcast and gave the bill. What is even sadder parents to cardiac rehab. I wrote “Candy column on the first pacemaker at Tennova country. The woman confirmation number that to me is the fact that I’ve Apples at the Tennessee Valley Fair” for North. It is ironic that I am in the middle of struggled with the English would have the Internet been a Comcast customer my 9-12-11 Focus column which featured a series on the late Dr. A. D. Simmons who language, and that caused connected. After several for more than 20 years. Barbara’s father. Barbara was a candy served on the Board at St. Mary’s Hospital the entire situation to last tries, a third person from I would drop Comcast striper for St. Mary’s during her high school in Knoxville, Tennessee. Thanks to Barbara twice as long. customer service, yes yet and the services it provides years and now volunteers for Random Acts Sharpe for this photo she took providing a I explained to the woman another individual who right now except that of Flowers. Many of us can identify with fond memory of a special place! that we would not be at the struggled with the English changing my email address condo until the following language, told me that a will be an impossible task. Saturday. She replied problem existed and that I am waiting for Verizon to WINDSOR that she’d checked the I would need to schedule complete its fiber optics address already and that a service technician’s call. installation, and then GARDENS it was pre—wired and the He then told me that not I will tell Comcast that ASSISTED LIVING signal was strong there. only was the first available they can forever kiss my… She further told me that appointment on December foot! Until then, I’ll take       •     I could purchase my own 31 but that Comcast also books to Gallatin or find        •    modem and install it would charge me $60.00. some restaurant that        •     myself, thereby avoiding I asked what the charge airs games. Still, I’m so       •    an installation fee. was for, and he told me disgusted with dealing      •   I thought that all was that it was for a “failed with companies that don’t        •   settled until the next day self-installation.” care and customer service  •       when I received notice That angered me, reps who can’t provide from UPS that a package especially since I relied on help because they don’t was to be delivered at the information from the speak the language well Come... Let Us the condo by Thursday. company that the signal enough. Treat You Like Royalty.

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Path to the US Senate Part Sixteen McKellar had soundly Pages from the Past beaten Carmack, ending whatever political career he had. There was good reason to believe Ned Carmack was mentally unstable and his interview with the Tennessean did little to dispel that notion. While Carmack claimed both Congressman Bass and M. M. Bullard were his personal friends, he said he would run By Ray Hill against either or both if [email protected] necessary. “Somebody is going to have to support When Senator Estes mind. After the war, Bass Medicare,” Carmack Kefauver aorta ruptured on returned to his home complained. “I believe the evening of August 13, in Pulaski, Tennessee in it.” Carmack refused 1963, it set off a scramble where he became a small to elaborate on the other to succeed him. Governor businessman, opening two issues of importance Frank Clement appointed up a flower shop. In to him. “If neither of millionaire businessman 1946, Bass was named them support Medicare,” Herbert “Hub” Walters by Congressman Wirt Carmack blustered, “they of Morristown to fill the Courtney as Postmaster are going to get trouble remainder of Kefauver’s of Pulaski, a position from me if I am able to term until a special 1964 he continued to hold give it.” The sixty-three election could be held. until he resigned to run year-old Carmack said, “I Although conservative for Congress in 1954. personally do not want the by the standard of many Apparently Bass was job. I would rather see a Tennessee Democrats, popular enough to keep younger, more vigorous few could argue that the Courtney’s successor, Pat man have it. I will not appointment of Walters Sutton, from attempting complicate the race at was not a fitting tribute to displace him. Sutton, all if these three things for one who had faithfully who had made a failed are supported.” Bullard, served the party for so race against Senator Estes reached for comment by long. In Tennessee, “Mr. Kefauver in the 1954 the Tennessean, made Hub” was “Mr. Democrat” Democratic primary, had no FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION. statements designed to to tens of thousands of his such compunction against Autographed photo of Governor Frank Clement, circa 1964. placate Carmack, while fellow Democrats. challenging the freshman Congressman Bass could Still, Walters had congressman when not be reached by the been operated on for Bass sought reelection which waged a daily war has been wounded. I Bass in Clarksville. Hayes reporter for any kind of throat cancer and was in 1956. Congressman against the governor’s had met the President on thought local folks would statement. When asked seventy-one years old. Bass beat Sutton badly, administration. Bass several occasions, and vote for Bass. “He has a about Governor Clement, Few believed Walters winning almost 70% of was popular with several only last spring he was fine record in Congress as Carmack boasted, “I can would be a candidate to the vote. Yet there was important Democratic our guest in Tennessee.” representative and I feel handle Mr. Clement and I succeed himself in the evidently some rancor constituencies, including Bass’s statement was he would be a real good think he knows I can.” 1964 special election; between the two men. blacks and labor. highly emotional, while senator.” “I want these things most political observers When Ross Bass made Congressman Bass Clement’s was more Following a report by the firmly supported” Ned believed the governor had his last campaign, bidding was also well liked by aghast, but both were Knoxville News-Sentinel Carmack barked. “I don’t appointed Walters not to return to Congress in many of the late Senator far from former governor that Bass had told several want any ducking about it. only to honor him, but so 1976, Pat Sutton ran in Kefauver’s supporters, Buford Ellington’s terse friends he would run for Somebody should stand that Clement could run the Democratic primary which constituted a comment, “A tragedy.” the Senate in 1964, the clearly and plainly what himself in 1964. There against him. wide network of voters After the unseemly congressman insisted he they are for.” Carmack were other prominent Congressman Ross throughout the state. haste with which potential had yet to make up his added, “I never expected Democrats in Tennessee Bass was well positioned Bass was perceived to be candidates began to mind. Ross Bass told the to get into this thing, but who gave running for the to run for the United States more liberal than Governor consider running for the Tennessean, “I have and I just may.” The former United States Senate Senate in 1964; his Sixth Clement and he was the U. S. Senate following continue to be interested candidate, who had never more than a passing Congressional District only Democrat in Congress the unexpected death of in becoming a United been elected to anything, thought. Former governor covered a huge swath from the rural South to Estes Kefauver, things had States senator. However, went on to relive the past Buford Ellington, once of Middle Tennessee, vote for the Civil Rights Act calmed down considerably I have reached no definite through his 1942 race Clement’s Commissioner running from the Kentucky of 1964. Bass received during the fall of 1963. decision and do not against Tom Stewart. “I of Agriculture during the border to the Alabama a “zero” rating from the After a flurry of activity, expect to until some time carried that campaign better part of Clement’s state line. Nor could it conservative Americans Ross Bass had slowed in early February.” Bass original six years as be disputed Bass had for Constitutional Action, down to the point where conceded he was still right into the jowls of governor of Tennessee, entrenched himself inside along with Tennessee some believed he had talking about running with Shelby County,” Carmack was thought to be his congressional district congressmen Richard decided to forego the friends and supporters bragged. The Tennessean mulling the possibility of and was popular with the Fulton of Nashville and Joe Senate race to remain in “throughout Tennessee” went on to relate Carmack a Senate race. Ellington people he represented. L. Evins, who represented Congress. Frank Clement and while he continued to had supported Estes had defeated a host of Bass had been reelected the rural Fourth was somewhat constrained receive encouragement, Kefauver’s 1948 campaign challengers to narrowly win in 1962 with more than Congressional District. By by the reluctance of the congressman thought when the Chattanooga the Democratic nomination 80% of the vote. Bass had contrast, Congressmen Senator Herbert Walters even if he had reached a congressman had for governor in 1958 and faced a primary challenger James H. Quillen and Bill to state his own political decision to run, it would defeated Senator Stewart. without the support of the in the 1960 election and Brock received “perfect” intentions. Senator not be appropriate to make There was no mention Clement organization it is won with almost 90% of the scores from the ACA, while Walters stubbornly insisted his plans pubic “because made of Carmack’s race highly doubtful he would vote. Still, Frank Clement Howard Baker, Sr. got a he would not reveal his of the period of mourning against McKellar when have been successful. had obvious advantages 73% score. own plans until after the for President Kennedy.” he had been beaten Ellington and Clement that would have given any When president John F. New Year. The race for the Senate badly by the senator. The had once been close and prospective challenger Kennedy was murdered The Clarksville Leaf- drew a blast from Edward Tennessean concluded many Tennesseans still pause. Clement had been in Dallas in November of Chronicle amused itself W. “Ned” Carmack of Carmack’s puffery by perceived the two were elected statewide three 1963, both Governor Frank by asking readers if they Murfreesboro, who saying once Kefauver warm personal friends times, had won three Clement and Congressman would vote for Ross Bass bellowed he was going to had been elected to the and political allies, but Democratic primaries Ross Bass, like most public for senator should he run for the U. S. Senate in Senate, Carmack had been the truth was somewhat against serious opponents officials, gave out official run in 1964. Clarksville 1964 “unless somebody one of Kefauver’s “trusted different. Whatever close and commanded the statements. Congressman was inside Bass’s Sixth supports Medicare and advisors”, which was sheer relationship had once allegiance of an army of Bass said, “An assassin’s Congressional District and one or two other measures delusion. After making his existed between Frank appointees and patronage bullet has taken the life of one would have expected I believe in.” Carmack, demands, Ned Carmack Clement and Buford employees. the greatest man I have he would get strong son of the legendary U. descended back into well- Ellington, it had cooled to Tennessee was still, had the privilege to know. support from those he had S. senator and editor who deserved obscurity. a glacial temperature. at least in theory, a I am amazed that the hate- represented in the House had been gunned down in On January 7, 1964, the The name of Estes Democratic state and Ross mongers of this nation of Representatives for a the streets of Nashville, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle Kefauver’s widow, Nancy, Bass was shrewd enough were able to warp a mind decade. Farmer Calvin had at one time or another, published a report that a vivacious redhead from a politician to realize to this extreme. I have Bowers did not disappoint, run for or threatened to run Congressman Ross Bass Scotland, was briefly Frank Clement was not never known a man with saying, “I can only speak for just about every office was all but certain to run for floated as a candidate to invulnerable. As governor, a higher intellectual level, for myself, but I certainly within the gift of the people the United States Senate. succeed her late husband. Clement had raised taxes, a man with a stronger would. I believe he has the of Tennessee. Carmack Bass was certainly acting Mrs. Kefauver hardly never a popular thing to sense of dedication working man’s cause at had come within a whisker very much like a candidate, waited a moment to make do with Tennesseans. or man with greater heart.” Salesman James of beating Senator Tom visiting Knoxville to make a definitive statement Jim Nance McCord had leadership qualities than Conway also said he Stewart inside the 1942 two speeches to different she was not interested found that out in 1948 Jack Kennedy. He will would vote for Ross Bass, Democratic primary and organizations. in being a candidate. A when he had initiated be remembered along adding, ”I certainly would had challenged venerable By early 1964, Ross more certain prospect was the sales tax to support with Lincoln, and his not vote for Frank Clement Senator K. D. McKellar Bass believed he had Ross Bass, congressman education, only to lose to influence will be felt for for senator. I would hate in 1946. McKellar was the support of most of from Tennessee’s Sixth Gordon Browning, who had generations.” Governor to think we had to be seeking his sixth term in the late Estes Kefauver’s Congressional District for left office in 1938 as the Clement said, “I am represented by Clement in the United States Senate organization. Governor the last ten years. Bass worst defeated incumbent overcome by the shocking, Washington. I believe, by and Carmack had the all- Frank Clement and had been a bombardier in the state’s modern tragic and terrible news his past record, Bass would out support of the Nashville Senator Herbert Walters during World War II, an history. Clement was that he has died at the make a good senator.” Tennessean in his bid had yet to reveal their own experience he never implacably opposed by hands of an assassin, and Tommy Hayes, a student, to unseat Tennessee’s political plans. really got out of his the Nashville Tennessean, that Governor Connally echoed the support for longest serving senator. PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus January 14, 2019

The current LMU in Harrogate, Tn., began as a huge hotel built by Alexander Arthur, who dreamed of an industrial center near Cumberland Gap. The venture failed and soon the university began as another dream of educating local students in the name of Abraham Lincoln. LMU’s Unusual Roots Most Knox County General O. O. Howard, residents know that A Day Away a founder of Howard Lincoln Memorial University, bought the University in Harrogate property and devel- operates the Duncan oped a college named School of Law down- in honor of Abraham town, located in the Lincoln. Arthur moved former Knoxville City to Alaska to chase Council building. But gold but came back to you probably don’t Middlesboro, where he know the history of is buried. LMU which grew out By Mike Steely The Lincoln of a failed dream of an Memorial University is English speculator. a liberal arts college The Duncan School of Law opened on 1,000 acres that borders the in Knoxville in 1995 with 95 stu- Cumberland Gap National Historical dents. Last year 300 students Park. On the campus is the well- graduated. known Abraham Lincoln Library and Alexander Arthur arrived in the Museum that houses a huge col- Cumberland Gap area following the lection of items honoring Lincoln Civil War and formed the American and the American Civil War. East Association, LTD. His idea was to Tennessee was the center of Union develop the area as an industri- loyalty during the conflict. al center. He built the huge Four Within the museum is Lincoln’s Seasons Hotel on a hill just south of walking cane, a lock of his hair, the the historic gap, said to be the larg- Lincoln family tea set, various doc- est hotel in the world at the time. uments written or signed by the Arthur wanted to tap the coal and president, and decorations from his iron resources and sought invest- casket. ments from wealthy Americans. The museum is open 10 a.m. until The industrialist formed 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon Middlesboro, Ky., and Harrogate, Tn. – 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. until and the small community of Arthur, 5 p.m. on Sundays. You can call the Tn., is named for him. Despite getting museum at 423-869-6235 or find it $20 million from English investors on Facebook or at www.lmunet.edu. and buying up 700 acres Arthur’s Middlesboro is about a two hour dreams fell short. He built the Four drive from Knoxville and, while in Season Hotel, a 700-room facility the area, you may also want to visit complete with a dining hall, casino the Alexander Arthur Museum and and separate sanitarium. the Coal House in Middlesboro. On A financial panic and the remote- your way to or from Harrogate along ness of the hotel saw it close Highway 25E you may also want to after only one year. It was sold for drive through Tazewell and take a $25,000 and much of the complex look at the renovation of a historic demolished. gas station in that old city or visit the A group led by former Union Confederate burials there.

Richie Valens, Buddy Holly and JP Richardson, Jr. Dr. Bill Bass to speak on the exhumation of The Big Bopper Cont. from page 1 performed in response to a rumor that guns had been fired aboard the video, long before MTV. aircraft. Dr. Bass was there for the The son of a mill worker and a local grave and casket opening. Both the radio disk jockey The Big Bopper son and Dr. Bass were surprised watched college students at “The how well the body was preserved, Bop” and chose that stage name. enough for examination. The body In the crash all three musicians was placed in a new coffin and rebur- were ejected from the plane. The ied next to his wife in the Beaumont, Big Bopper’s body end up tangled Texas, Forest Lawn Cemetery. in barbed-wire fence, thrown about What were the findings of the 100 feet from the wreck. All three autopsy? died of massive head and chest Dr. Bass will detail the findings at injuries. the event, sponsored by Bone Zones, In January of 2007 his son, Jay a group which schedules appearanc- Richardson, asked that his father’s es and sells autographed books and body be exhumed and an autopsy be memorabilia of Dr. Bass. January 14, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

January 14, 2019

Top wrestlers visit Halls during MLK Holiday Weekend By Ken Lay Academy in a dual meet. Rhea County and William Nashville Area and Chris- Last season, snow and Vandergriff, who has done It will be a busy holiday Competition begins at 6:30 Blount. tian Brothers is a good winter weather hindered so much for wrestling was weekend for coach Shan- p.m. “We have a busy week- team from Memphis.” the tournament and many instrumental in starting the non Sayne and the Halls On Saturday, the Red end coming up,” Sayne Former Halls High coach regulars at the event stayed girls tournament according High School wrestling team Devils and Eagles will join said. “This is a chance for and Knoxville’s top ambas- home. to Sayne. Vandergriff, along as they host some of the 15 other teams at the Halls us to get to wrestle against sador for wrestling Chris “We got some snow last state’s top programs in the Invitational. Wrestling is some good competition. Vandergriff will also run the year. We didn’t get com- with Sayne, was a multiple- annual Halls Invitational. slated to begin at 10 a.m. It will be a challenge and tournament. pletely snowed out but we time state champion for While many will take time Other teams scheduled it will be hard for us. But The tournament also lost some teams and we’re Halls during his high school to celebrate the memory to participate include: Far- we’re looking forward to it. marks the return for a pair looking forward to having days. and legacy of Dr. Martin ragut, Clinton, Maryville, “We have 17 teams. We of former Red Devils grap- them back,” Sayne said. “Coach Vandergriff kind Luther King Jr. Halls will Wilson Central, Christian have a good team coming plers, who are now coach- Wrestling action con- of got things rolling for the host many of the state’s Brothers, Bartlett, Black- in from Kentucky and we es. Alex Cate is Maryville’s cludes Monday with the girls,” Sayne said. “Now the elite grapplers. man, Boyle County (KY); have teams from Nashville head coach and Benji Gray Freshman/JV and girls tour- Things get underway Cookeville, Jefferson and coming in from as far coaches at Paige. Gray was naments. Girls wrestling is girls have their own division Friday night when the Red County, Morristown East, as Memphis. Wilson Cen- once an assistant at his the fastest growing sport and their own state tourna- Devils entertain Brentwood Nashville Christian, Paige, tral is a good team from the alma mater. in the Volunteer State. And ment.” Halls runs past Lady Warriors to advance in county tournament By Ken Lay surrender a field goal over the first 12 minutes. Halls Middle School Furthermore, the Lady girls basketball coach Lori Warriors (1-15) didn’t Cook couldn’t have script- score until midway ed a better beginning to through the second the postseason than she stanza when Leyanna saw Wednesday after- Moore made a free throw noon. to help Whittle Springs to “Everybody got to play within 32-1. and they all scored except The Lady Warriors final- the sixth graders,” Cook ly made their first field said after her second- goal when Jayla Young seeded Lady Demons buried a 3-point shot

PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS nabbed a 56-13 victo- with 2 minutes, 15 sec- ry over Whittle Springs onds remaining in the Teammates Michael Hines (left) and Zander Pritt (right) congratulate Bearden’s Tyler Fries after his turn in the Re- in the first round of the third quarter. gion 2 bowling tournament Thursday in Sevierville. The Bulldogs finished second and earned a TSSAA sectional berth. James A Ivey Jr. Memori- Halls kept the relent- al Middle School Basket- less defensive pressure ball Tournament at Halls up all game. Middle School. “The next The Lady Demons also Bulldog bowlers reach rounds won’t be so easy. boasted a balanced scor- “You never know what’s ing attack. Leah Brate led going to happen in these all scorers with 10 points. games but everybody got Raegan Corvette added sectionals, shoot for first state to play and everybody got nine. Keira Everett and to contribute. We shot 75 Sophie Tharpe added six By Steve Williams The Smoky Bears had closing in on a region title but Coach Dixon Brown’s percent from the free while Olivia Culp, Camp- It wasn’t a perfect day, reached the finals with a berth before William Blount Smoky Bears pulled away throw line but, of course, bell Carter and Amy Love but the Bearden High boys 20-7 win over Knoxville rallied past the Lady Bull- in the last two games and we only shot four free finished with four points bowling team added two Catholic. dogs 14-13 in their semifi- finished with a 3,204 total throws.” each. more first-time accom- Bearden (20-1) will go nal matchup. pin fall. The Lady Demons Young finished with five plishments to its banner against Region 1 champi- Sevier County rolled past Dustin Linnert led Sevier (17-3) have battled offen- points for the Lady War- season. on Greeneville in the sec- South-Doyle 22½ to 4½ in County with games of 242, sive woes at points riors. The Bulldogs defeated tionals today (Jan. 14) at the other semifinal contest 162 and 237. Bearden’s throughout the season In other first round Gatlinburg-Pittman 18-9 in 2 o’clock on the Greene and then toppled William Ben Whitaker swept his and they struggled a bit games Wednesday: the Region 2 tournament Devils’ home lanes. Chero- Blount 20-7 in the finals to three matches with games out of the gate but the Top seeded West Valley semifinals Thursday at the kee High, the Region 1 run- make it a region sweep. of 207, 221 and 186. Halls defense set the tone routed Northwest 46-9; Sevierville Bowling Center ner-up, will bowl at Sevier The Sevier County girls “We bowled really well early. The Lady Demons Karns toppled Hardin to earn their first region County (17-1). Sectional were scheduled to host against Gatlinburg-Pitt- forced the Lady Warriors Valley 44-15; Cedar title berth and automati- winners will advance to the Dobyns-Bennett in this man,” said Bearden senior into several turnovers. Bluff edged Gibbs 27-25; cally qualify for their first state tournament, which past Saturday’s sectional, Corey Ramey. “All of our Halls wouldn’t waste Powell downed Bearden TSSAA sectional. starts Thursday at Smyrna. while William Blount trav- players bowled consistent- much time turning the 30-11; Carter outlasted Host Sevier County, how- A trip to the state, of eled to Cherokee. ly and everyone did phe- Whittle Springs miscues Gresham 40-39: Vine out- ever, handed Bearden its course, would be anoth- Bearden’s boys split the nomenal. into points. The Lady lasted Holston 32-30 and first loss in the region cham- er first for Coach Jennifer six individual matches in “In the first game of the Demons opened a 20-0 Farragut trounced South- pionship match, defeating Allen’s Bulldogs. Game 1 of its title match- finals, we were neck and lead by the end of the Doyle 41-13. the Bulldogs 20-7. Bearden’s girls team was up with Sevier County, Continued on page 2 first quarter. Halls didn’t

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Some mature trees on property - surrounding ZONED HVAC, 900 SF 3-car detached garage w/ half bath, 714 SF 3-car attached garage! $775,000 homes are nice and well kept! $27,900 PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus January 14, 2019 TSWA honors eight Rams return home to win area football players By Ken Lay received all-state honors and was a bright spot in league opener over CAK The recognition contin- 2018. By Ken Lay ues to keep rolling in for In Division II-AA, Grace That forced Clifford to local high school football Christian Academy and Grace Christian Acade- call timeout. After the players as the Tennessee Webb School of Knoxville my’s boys basketball team brief break, the Rams fin- Sports Writers Association each had a pair of players spent the holiday break ished with a flourish as recognized eight local play- named to the elite squad. traveling the country but Geer, Ledford and Cooper ers recently on its Class The Rams, coached by the Rams, the defending Riggs led a charge that put 3A, Division II-A and Divi- Rusty Bradley, were rep- Division II-A State Cham- Grace back in command. sion II-AA All-State Teams. resented on the team by pions returned home last Ledford’s two foul shots In Class 3A, coach Jeff defensive back Michael week and won their Divi- sealed things as they Phillips and the Austin-East Feiden and offensive line- sion II-East Region District Roadrunners had another man Wes Dorsey. Grace 1 opener. made the score 61-43 successful season. The went 5-6 and reached the “We’ve played eight with 2:28 left. Roadrunners went 9-4 and playoffs this season. games and three states Grace outscored CAK reached the state quarterfi- The Spartans, who fin- and it was great to come 11-4 down the stretch en nals before losing to region ished second in the Divi- home and get a win,” route to making its trium- rival, perennial power and sion II-AA East Standings Grace coach Brandon Clif- phant return home. eventual state champi- and made the state semi- ford said after the Rams “I was really proud of on Alcoa. They had three finals, had defensive back toppled Christian Academy our guys for the way we players achieve all-state Alec Boruff make the squad of Knoxville 66-47 before responded and regained honors. Trey Foster (quar- along with junior Elijah a spirited crowd at the Dr. control late,” Clifford said. terback) was named to the Howard named to the team. Ron Stewart Gymnasium “They [the Warriors] are a team along with linebacker Boruff, a stellar defen- Tuesday night. “We have good quick team and they Chris Stevenson and defen- sive back in 2017 began to win our games here at had a chance to cut it to sive back Isaiah Ligon. the season as the starting home because we have a single digits.” In Division II-A, The quarterback for Webb (6-7 big advantage here and King’s Academy had a overall, 5-1 in the region) our fans really come here CAK coach Shane Wells tough season. The Lions but later played solely in and they support us.” commended Grace for its endured a midseason the defensive secondary Grace (10-7 overall, 1-0 PHOTO BY KIM S. MARTIN. performance. coaching change and went for the Spartans in 2018. in the district) took control Grace Christian Academy senior Grant Ledford dribbles “I would say that they’re 3-8 after dropping their first Howard was selected early as Grant Ledford and the ball upcourt in the Rams’ 66-47 district victory over really good,” Wells said. five games. They picked up as an athlete. He’s start- Jalen Geer set the tone for rival CAK Tuesday night at the Dr. Ron Stewart Gymna- “They won a state cham- a 1-0 forfeit victory over ed for Webb since he was the game. Ledford scored sium. Ledford had a game-high 24 points. pionship last year and Concord Christian and had in eighth grade. He returns nine points and Geer had they do all the little things late-season outright wins kicks, plays defensive back four more in the frame well. They’re talented and over Donelson Christian and was part of a talented to help the Rams open a through the fourth quar- a steal and his subse- they’re well coached. Academy and Ezell-Hard- stable of running backs 14-8 lead by the end of the ter while holding a 53-34 quent bucket with 5 min- “We came out and got ing before making the play- that also included Roderick inaugural stanza. lead. utes, 30 seconds left in their lead down to 10 but offs. TKA defensive line- Lewis and Jahlil Jefferson. From there, GCA just CAK (12-4, 1-1) took the game made 53-36. they really responded.” man Brandon Anderson continued to build its advantage of Grace’s prob- From there, CAK went on Ledford had a game- advantage that swelled lems, which Clifford attrib- to turn four more consecu- high 24 points for the to 34-17 by halftime. The uted largely to fatigue. tive turnovers in to seven lead later ballooned to “I think we just got a more unanswered points Rams. Geer and B.J. 50-30 by the end of the little tired,” he said. and the Warriors pulled Marable scored 14 each. Lady Warriors outlast third stanza. Whatever it was, it within 53-43 when Tanner Heitzman scored 11 The Rams seemed to be allowed the Rams to get Heitzman scored to make points to lead the War- firmly in control but they back into the fray late. the score 53-43 with 3:45 riors and Ozment finished Grace Christian for got a little sloppy midway Jason Ozment made remaining. with 10. district road win, 47-39 “We didn’t execute By Ken Lay well on offense and we Despite seeing her team weren’t in the right place claim a crucial district road on defense,” Williams said. victory, Christian Academy “We go up 27-17 and then of Knoxville girls basketball we turn the ball over and coach Abby Williams was they get a couple of quick far from satisfied. The Lady 3’s and they’re back in the Warriors first-year head game at halftime.” coach also knew that her Despite never leading in team’s victory wasn’t going the contest, the Lady Rams to earn any style points. hung tough. CAK managed “We got a district win on to manufacture enough the road and that’s about offense to expand its lead the only good thing you to 38-30 heading into the can say,” Williams said final frame. after CAK outlasted Grace Grace scored first in the Christian Academy 47-39 fourth quarter when Taylor Tuesday night in a Division Carter buried a 3-pointer II-A East Region District to make the score 38-33 1 game at GCA’s Dr. Ron with 7 minutes, 33 seconds Stewart Gymnasium. “We remaining. didn’t get any ‘pretty points’ The Lady Warriors got but a lot of the credit hats back-to-back buckets from to go to Grace. Kennedy Smith and Caro- PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS “Hats off to them. Their line Meyers to take a 42-33 Bearden bowling coach Jennifer Allen talks to her team after a close loss to Sevier County in the first game of their kids really gave it all they with just under five minutes Region 2 title match. At the top is Zander Pritt and then clockwise are Zak Hubbs, Chapman Craig and Michael had. They played as hard as to go. CAK appeared to Hines. we could but we’re going to have things under control. have to play better than we But Lady Rams guard did tonight.” Cassie Peters, another The Lady Warriors (14-2 savvy veteran, had other Bulldog bowlers reach overall, 2-0 in the district) ideas as her 3-pointer jumped out to an early 13-5 made it 42-36 at the 2:55 lead before the Lady Rams mark. (5-12, 0-1) stormed back But Grace couldn’t come sectionals, shoot for first state and pulled to within 27-23 any closer. CAK’s Ellie Cont. from page 1 undefeated and having our and Michael Hines also matches in Game 3 and by halftime on a pair of con- Fussell sealed things a neck with Sevier County, first loss in the finals of the notched two wins for the also moved ahead in secutive long-range jump- short time later, when she but the second game we regional tournament. It’s Bulldogs. overall pin fall to pull out ers by Gentry McReynolds scored. had a huge deficit and our an exceptional season.” Catholic senior Austin their one-point win. and Chloe Duggins, a pair CAK led by as many as 10 morale was pretty low. Ramey also praised the Humphreys outdu- Bearden junior Kristy of senior veterans. points late but Grace coach Our seniors were trying to Sevier County team. “They eled sophomore Peyton Dean had a 578 series Kendell McGill couldn’t make sure everyone was are really good. I feel they Huskey, Sevier County’s and a 211 game in a fault her squad’s effort. alright and boost their con- can go far in the state.” No. 1 bowler, with games losing cause. “The girls played hard but fidence. But at the end of Megan Hickman swept of 233, 212 and 246 “Statistically, we were CAK is extremely talented,” the day, it just didn’t work all three of her matches games for a 691 series – supposed to win today, so she said. “We knew that out.” in the No. 4 lineup posi- tying Whitaker for the top it was kind of disappoint- they were going to be good Bearden defeated its tion with games of 246, individual performance of ing that we didn’t come and we have some things to upcoming sectional oppo- 179 and 168 to lead the the day. out with a win,” said clean up.” nent in the regular season unbeaten Sevier County Sophomore Lucy Dean. “But our team per- Claire Brock scored 14 at a neutral site. girls to their 15th victory. Edwards had a 189 game formed really well like we points for the Lady War- “If we come out con- In semifinal action, and picked up one win always do. William Blount riors. She led all scorers. sistent, I’m pretty sure Whitaker swept three in South-Doyle’s loss to just had a really good day. Mackenna Mozingo added we can win,” said Ramey, matches with a 691 Sevier County. I’m happy with our suc- 11 points. Hannah Carroll already an individual state series (242, 203, 246) Jasmine Senchal had a cess – not only today, but finished with nine. qualifier. “The goal is to get as Bearden eliminat- 596 series, finishing with with the whole season. Peters led the Lady Rams all of us to the state. ed G-P. Ramey followed a 234 game, to lead Wil- I’m really proud of every- with 10 points while Jade “At the beginning of closely with a 674 series, liam Blount past Bearden. one.” Barfield and Whitney Camp- the season, I wouldn’t including a 246, to pick The Lady Governors trailed bell each had six. have imagined us going up two wins. Zander Pritt 12-4 but won five of six January 14, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Rams return home to win New Halls coach wants to ‘program from youth league up’ By Steve Williams a coach raise good kids. “Halls youth football has Scott Cummings had two always been one of the league opener over CAK reasons for leaving Cleve- best youth football pro- land High and taking the grams in the area, so I’m That forced Clifford to Halls football job. excited about diving into call timeout. After the “I’m a Knoxville guy,” that ands getting involved.” brief break, the Rams fin-said Cummings, who took Cummings also wants to ished with a flourish asadvantage of the opportu- improve the football facili- Geer, Ledford and Coopernity to get his family back ties. Riggs led a charge that put home and closer to family “We want to redo the members and friends. weight room,” he said. “The Grace back in command. “And No. 2, I think Halls is team room – right now the Ledford’s two foul shots a place that is starving for kids are sitting on the floor sealed things as they good football and a place to watch film. That doesn’t made the score 61-43 where we can program need to happen. So we’re with 2:28 left. from the youth league up.” going to try to build some Grace outscored CAK Like a Maryville? The theatre seating in there 11-4 down the stretch enRed Rebels have such a and see if we can get Regal route to making its trium-program and are perenni- Cinemas maybe to help us phant return home. al state powers that Cum- with that a little bit. “I was really proud ofmings has seen up close “The locker room is going our guys for the way we throughout his coaching to be a big project in the responded and regained career at Knoxville West next couple of years. The control late,” Clifford said.and Cleveland. coaches’ office needs “They [the Warriors] are a “There is tradition here some updating. There are in Halls,” added Cummings, a lot of big ticket items, good quick team and they PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS who was a junior at West but it might take us two to had a chance to cut it to High in the fall of 1986 New Halls head coach Scott Cummings (second from left) speaks with assistant coaches in the Halls field house on Jan. three years to get them all single digits.” when the Red Devils cap- 2. done.” CAK coach Shane Wellstured the Class AAA state Scott and wife Amy have commended Grace for itschampionship. Halls also in a long time. to the state semifinals in they are comfortable with “Halls has always had two sons, who are finishing performance. was a state runner-up in “I think it is a true com- 2010 and 2011. their schemes to be suc- good kids,” said Cummings, up the school year in the “I would say that they’re 1996. munity school and I am The challenges ahead? cessful? Those things are who was introduced at a Cleveland area. Caden will really good,” Wells said. Cummings, now 48 and a excited about that aspect “The faster everybody always challenging to a “meet and greet” at the be a sophomore at Halls “They won a state cham-state championship coach of it.” jumps on board and under- coaching turnover.” school on Jan. 7. “The com- this fall. He plays quarter- pionship last year and himself, said he wants Cummings was head stands the vision of things, Cummings left West after munity raises good kids back and defensive back they do all the little things to “program from youth coach at West for 13 years the faster we’ll climb the the 2014 state title and here. And that’s what I’m in football and also plays well. They’re talented and league up and systemati- and guided the Rebels to mountain,” said Cummings. was head coach at Cleve- excited about. You can pro- baseball. Connor will be they’re well coached. cally approach winning, the TSSAA Class 5A state I want to remodel the field land for four years. He gram at a place like Halls an eighth grader and is a “We came out and got and if everybody will buy in championship in 2014 house to be a little bit more replaces Jeremy Bosken, because it is a communi- receiver and outside line- their lead down to 10 butand is committed to it, then after a 28-27 loss to Henry productive. who left after one season ty that cares and a com- backer in football and also I think we can get Halls to County in the 2013 state “How fast can we get at Halls to become head munity that will get behind plays basketball. they really responded.” a level they haven’t been at finals. He also took West kids coached up to where coach at Boyd Buchanan. something and help you as Ledford had a game- high 24 points for the Rams. Geer and B.J. Marable scored 14 each. Underwood Heitzman scored 11 Hot shooting points to lead the War- riors and Ozment finished nabs 200th with 10. Bulldogs run past career Catholic, 78-52 victory By Ken Lay By Ken Lay we’ve been a little tired. It was billed as the high “But it was great to come At first glance, Bearden school hardwood game of back home and win a game High School’s girls basket- the week in Knox County like this and make a point ball team got another big and Bearden High School’s to the rest of the teams in District 4-AAA win at home boys basketball team was the district.” Thursday night. looking to make a state- Bearden (14-5 over- The Lady Bulldogs ment. all, 7-1 in the district) cer- notched a 62-11 win over And that’s just what the tainly made its point. The Catholic High School as Bulldogs did as they routed Bulldogs started fast and was expected but that Catholic 78-52 Thurs- opened a 20-12 lead in the victory was a special one day night in a crucial Dis- first quarter before the Irish for Bearden coach Justin trict 4-AAA game before a (14-3, 6-2) battled back Underwood as it was a packed and spirited house and had the deficit trimmed milestone in his career. It at Bearden High School. to 25-24 after Ryan Mac- was his 200th victory as a “It was big for us to Donald scored with 2 min- head coach and all of them come home and play and utes, 44 seconds remain- have been at Bearden. win this district game,” ing in the second quarter. “Bearden is a special said Bearden senior guard But the Bulldogs didn’t place and I’ve been truly Ques Glover, who scored waste much time regain- blessed,” said Underwood, 25 points and made 11 of ing control as they closed who has guided the Lady his 14 field goal attempts out the first half on an Bulldogs to a Class AAA

to propel the Bulldogs past 11-0 run, making nine free PHOTO BY LUTHER SIMMONS. State Tournament appear- the Irish in the battle for throws during that surge ance in Murfreesboro Bearden guard Ques Glover attempts a jumper over Catholic’s Ryan MacDonald (3) second place in the dis- and making their point to last season, where they in Thursday night’s game at Bearden. Glover scored 25 points to lead the Bulldogs trict standings. “We’d been Catholic coach Mike Hutch- reached the semifinals. to a 78-52 victory in the showdown between the two District 4-AAA heavyweights. playing in some top nation- ens. “I’ve had great teams and al tournaments and we’ve “We had it down to one I’ve had some great kids. been traveling a lot and Continue on page 4 Continue on page 4 Bulldog bowlers reach sectionals, shoot for first state matches in Game 3 and also moved ahead in enjoy every season in comfort overall pin fall to pull out their one-point win. 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Financing with NO MONEY DOWN with 0% INTEREST Senior Citizens Discount! PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus January 14, 2019 Amari Rodgers wins National Title with Clemson By Alex Norman “We were legendary all over the man and excellent player. I’m represent my family like that, he was going there. I knew he’d There were more than a few board,” Rodgers told ESPN’s Holly really proud and very happy for and represent him, so it is a great end up going there. Those guys folks in Knoxville rooting for Rowe after the game. “Justyn him and his family.” feeling.” did a great job recruiting him.” Clemson in the National Champi- Ross, (Oak Ridge HS grad) Tee Matthews added, “My first Amari Rodgers could have fol- Rodgers now has two years left onship Game last week. Not only Higgins… just making plays year at Knoxville Catholic was lowed his Dad to Southern Cal, at Clemson. There will certainly because a Tigers win would mean when we needed them. Big third his eighth grade year. I kept hear- where Martin was an assistant be more chances for team suc- an Alabama loss, but because a downs, making catches down the ing how great this eighth grader coach during Amari’s recruiting cess, while hopefully setting him- local kid would get to win a title. field and just executing our plan. was but you never know how it’ll process. And Rodgers was at self up for a career in the Nation- Former Knoxville Catholic If we didn’t play well we weren’t pan out. About his junior year one time a verbal commitment al Football League. standout Amari Rodgers had gonna win. So we had to come he started to really get serious to the Trojans. But he flipped to “I spoke to their coaches about two catches for 30 yards, as the out here and ball out.” in the weight room and I remem- Clemson, deciding to chart his that and they love him,” said Mat- Tigers crushed the Crimson Tide Watching the game back in ber a run he had against Webb or own path. thews. “He might be a guy that 44-16. One of his catches was Knoxville was Rodgers’s coach CAK, and you saw the explosive- “We talked about it and all we doesn’t have all the numbers good for 26 yards. It came in at Knoxville Catholic, Steve Mat- ness. From there it took off. He said was do what is best for you,” because they are so loaded at the second quarter on third and thews. was unstoppable in high school.” said Matthews. “I said, ‘You will wide receiver and rotate their 7 from the Alabama 31, a grab “I was just proud. It took me Rodgers’s Dad is former Ten- be there in the dorms and around guys to get as many guys out which set up Clemson’s fourth by surprise how gratifying it was,” nessee quarterback Tee Martin. the culture and the facilities.’ I there as they can. The NFL guys score of the game. said Matthews. “I remember Back in 1999 he led the Vols to knew USC was tempting and he are getting taller and taller but That wide receiving corps when he was 13 years old just a National Championship. Nearly was excited about that for a long there’s still a spot for a guy like torched the Alabama secondary. coming in here and it seems like two decades to the day, Rodgers time, but he met (Clemson head him. Clemson’s coaches feel Rodgers, a sophomore, was one yesterday. He was finding his way earned a ring of his own. coach) Dabo Swinney and (wide confident that he and Tee Hig- of seven receivers that combined on and off the field, and watching “It means a lot. It feels great,” receivers coach) Jeff Scott and gins will get their shots.” of 17 catches and 313 yards. him mature into an outstanding said Rodgers. “It’s great to went there… it felt like every week HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NOTEBOOK Hot shooting Renfree likes opportunity to Bulldogs run past

Cont.Catholic, from page 3 78-52 run with ‘USA on my chest’ the way his Bulldogs By Steve Williams Nichols State Farm or the and then they score 11 answered the bell against Another major honor Hallsdale/Powell office. in a row and they make the Irish Thursday night. came Jake Renfree’s way After properly completed, nine free throws,” Hutch- “We came out and had with the announcement of a ballot should be turned ens said. “Then they come good energy tonight and we his selection to Team USA in at the Halls High office. out in the third quarter and got off to a good start,” Par- last week and the oppor- made shots. rott said. “I was kind of wor- tunity to compete in the WRESTLING TOURNEY: “That was just a blitz- ried about our energy level SimplyHealth Great Stir- For local fans of high krieg. They hit everything coming in because we’ve ling XCountry Internation- school wrestling, it’s an they shot and they had been a little beat up. al Challenge in Scotland. annual treat. The Halls people who usually don’t “I thought we might be The race overseas was Invitational Wrestling tour- make shots were making tired because we’ve had scheduled to be held this nament is scheduled for shots and there’s just not a lot of traveling and we’d past Saturday. Saturday. Action is sched- much you can do about been in some tough games. Renfree, a Knoxville uled to start at 10 a.m. that. We’re a young team But I was really pleased Catholic High senior who and continue until around and we’re inexperience with our energy tonight.” placed second in the pres- 8 p.m. and that’s a good basket- Catholic had its own tigious Foot Locker Nation- ball team right there. They injury problems. Center al Championships for high BEEP BEEP: The Aus- went to the state tourna- Akeem Odisupe sprained school cross country run- tin-East Roadrunners ment and got all of their his ankle in a recent game ners in San Diego this notched a 52-40 basket- starters back.” against Austin-East. past season, was one of ball win over rival Fulton Hutchens was wrong but He returned and scored four junior athletes (under Saturday, Jan. 5, at A-E. not by much. Bearden went 18 points to lead Catholic age 20) picked to repre- “The kids played hard,” 8-for-12 from the floor and after practicing just once sent the United States. said A-E Coach Marcus Glover got plenty of help in two weeks. “I am overjoyed to be Stanton. from his supporting cast. “I thought Akeem played going to Scotland to run The Falcons had defeat- Trent Stephney scored 17 really well, considering the with the USA on my chest,” ed Austin-East 77-68 in points. Shamarcus Brown situation,” Hutchens said. said Renfree before flying the two teams’ first meet- had 12 and Kordell Kah “He’s had one practice in out last Wednesday. He ing of the season on Dec. added 11. two weeks.” was scheduled to return 8 at Fulton. Bearden coach Jeremy B.J. Edwards had 13 Sunday. The Roadrunners, who Parrott was pleased with points for the Irish. “This race was actual- have won nine in row

ly a goal that I have had PHOTORUN.NET and are 14-2, will play at since last year and is what Powell tonight and at West I consider to be the pin- Knoxville Catholic High’s Jake Renfree, shown running Tuesday before hosting Underwood nabs nacle of the sport of run- in the Foot Locker Nationals, was selected to run on the the Alcoa Tornadoes this ning. You really can’t get USA Junior National cross country team in Scotland. Friday. much better than running 200th career victory for your country.” FUTURE SITE: Fountain Cont. from page 3 4-AAA and Region 2-AAA Catholic Coach Sean Lanes in Knoxville will be Tournament Champions O’Neil added: “Being team. said Road to Fame Board the host site for the 2020 “I’ve had kids who have had won six of their eight named to Team USA is a Chairman Jerry Julian. Region 2 bowling tourna- always been willing to come district games. huge honor for Jake, and ROAD TO FAME: The Jan. “The persons submitting ment. in here and go to work.” Bearden senior Annaka the entire Knoxville Cath- 31 deadline is nearing for those nominations have Since arriving at Hall was proud to be part of olic community is excited turning in a nomination been contacted and are PREPS OF THE PAST: Fif- Bearden, Underwood has Underwood’s career mile- for him … This is some- ballot for the Halls High correcting the mistakes. teen years ago, on Jan. won just over 80 percent stone victory. thing that has been on his School Athletics – Road to Most of the mistakes are 9, 2004 – The “Holliday” of his games and the Lady “It was nice to be a part radar for over a year. It is Fame, which is what Halls in the areas of leaving off continued well past New Bulldogs have become of this, “ said Hall, who was always rewarding to see High is calling its hall of the photo or an incom- Year’s Day for Bearden’s accustomed to winning dis- one of three Lady Bulldogs someone set long term fame in the making. plete listing of the pro- basketball team. Jeremy trict and regional champi- to score 14 points against goals and work really hard The first class will con- posed athlete’s resume Holliday, a 6-6 senior, onships. the Lady Irish Thursday to make those goals a sist of 12 athletes and will of accomplishments. scored 24 points, includ- His record at the school night. “He’s built a great reality. I couldn’t be more be announced at the Halls “It is very important to ing all 10 of Bearden’s is 200-48 and multiple program and I’m happy just proud of him.” High Alumni Banquet the pick up the nomination points in the third period, Bearden graduates are to be part of it.” Renfree, a Notre Dame last of April. ballot, read it very careful- to lead a 41-40 win over a playing or have played col- The other Bearden play- signee, was slated to run “There have already ly, and fill it out correctly.” scrappy West squad. The lege basketball. ers to score 14 points were on the 4x1500-meter been some nomination Nomination ballots can victory improved the Bull- At press time, the Lady Jakhyia Davis (who also coed relay – the only event ballots turned in and some be picked up at the Halls dogs’ record to 12-4. Bulldogs were 16-2 overall pulled down 14 rebounds) scheduled for the junior of them are incorrect,” High School office, Phil and the defending District and Shekinah McLaughlin.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Gibbs - Kaleigh Caldwell (Weeks 1 and 2 Honorees) Grace Christian - Whitney Campbell Austin East - Ahya Moreno Halls - Leah Beeler Bearden - Zneyah McLaughlin Hardin Valley - Emma Boekweg Berean Christian - Gracie Palmer Karns - Alise Ndacayisaba CAK - Kennedy Smith Powell - Cassie Sakhleh Carter - Jordan Heifner South Doyle - Morgan Wilkerson Catholic - Hannah Southall TSD - Wilma Robinson The Careacter Star Athlete award winners for girls Central - Morgon Webb Webb - Casey Collier basketball start this week with recognition of the hon- orees from the first two weeks of the 2018-19 season. Concord Christian - Savannah Mynatt West - Journey Tyler The boys basketball honorees for the first two weeks Farragut - Sydney Chapman of the season will be published in the Jan. 21 issue of The Knoxville Focus. First Baptist Academy - Hannah Warren Johnson University - Lori St. John The award is based on Attitude, Careacter, Grades, Fulton - Aniiah Matthews Lady Vols - Jazmine Massengill Community Service and Performance as a Person. January 14, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

January 14, 2019

is perceived as advanta- laws are irrelevant, does the sky falling as CNN, the Democrats opined that geous to the Democrat America still exist? The NYT, the Washington Post results were more impor- party who needs depen- new governor of Califor- and NBC allege. I’ve seen tant than personal pec- dent voters. And appar- nia, Gavin Newsom, in his no ill effects of the partial cadilloes. I am not excus- ently Washington politi- inaugural address, said government shutdown. ing Trump for his past, nor cians such as Hillary Clin- that California will remain Perhaps we have so many Obama’s or Bill Clinton’s ton, believe they are above a sanctuary state and that government agencies and for theirs. However, at this the rule of law. he will restore the Obama- workers that some are not moment it is time to build Chuck and Nancy call care mandate which had necessary. Like Panem in the wall, solve the immi- themselves Democrats, previously been deemed The Hunger Games, Wash- gration crisis and return but the ideals of John F. unconstitutional by the ington DC is fabulously to the rule of law. Trump Kennedy’s party have Supreme Court. Newsom wealthy, and the five coun- is currently the only man been replaced by hatred may just be pandering to ties surrounding DC are with enough courage to of Donald Trump. If Trump progressives, socialists the wealthiest in America. lead us out of the Swamp. If not now, when? is for anything, the Dem- and leftists, but I’d hate Though I have no inter- He should be supported Will there always be an drug cartels smuggle illic- ocrats and the media are to be subject to the crime est in Hollywood’s self instead of denigrated by America? I never consid- it drugs into our country. against it. Perhaps Schum- and taxes his policies are award shows, I read that Chuck and Nancy, Holly- ered this until recently, These illicit drugs kill more er and Pelosi are no longer promoting. And perhaps the hosts of The Golden weirds or self righteous but the question is at the people every year than the in control of their party. NYC’s Alexandria Cortez Globes were apolitical and pseudo journalists. heart of the border crisis 58,000 Americans who Radical socialists like has gotten together with viewership was up. Similar- If government’s job is and alien invasion versus were killed in the entire the utterly clueless Alex- Mayor De Blasio who said ly, I have noticed that view- to protect us, and quar- lawful and legal immigra- Vietnam War. andria Cortez, the man- the city will now pay for all ership and attendance of antine is a very effective tion. The president clearly If we can’t control our hating Hawaiian Senator medical care of residents. NFL football games are measure to prevent the understands and articulat- borders and if our citi- Mazie Hirono of the Kava- I’d hate to own proper- up. Perhaps it’s because spread of disease, protect- ed the issues in his nation- zens are not all held to naugh hearings and the ty or have a business in the players are not taking ing our borders is especial- al address. The safety of the same standard of law foul mouthed Detroit Con- NYC and be coerced into a knee for the social jus- ly important as we enter the American people is the (Hillary Clinton), America gressman, Rashida Tlaib paying for another Demo- tice movement. I boycot- the flu season. Reports primary function of govern- no longer exists. Interest- are the new faces of the crat boondoggle. ted NFL football and spon- from the border reveal ment. Apparently, Chuck ingly, 93% of Americans Democrat party. Perhaps Factually, Obama, Hill- sors like Nike for the last rampant flu syndrome and Schumer and Nancy Pelosi believe illegal immigration Schumer and Pelosi are ary Clinton, Schumer and eighteen months. Since tuberculosis among the disagree with this funda- is a serious problem and just trying to regain control Pelosi have all voiced sup- I am again comfortable immigrants. If we listen mental truth. even 88% of those who by promoting the “Trump port for border security that the flag and my coun- to Chuck and Nancy, the The media shout that call themselves Demo- hatred syndrome.” Instead with a wall/barrier and try will not be disrespected borders will remain porous the border situation is a crats agree the problem is of policies to protect Amer- have advocated as much by players whose average and Americans will contin- “manufactured crisis.” serious. Chuck and Nancy ica and make it prosper- as $50 billion to provide salary is more than two ue to be exposed to infec- Well, that is patently false apparently don’t see the ous, Schumer and Pelosi border security. Hatred of million dollars, I’ve started tion, drugs, and crime as because the media’s dar- problem, perhaps because are demonstrating they Trump now takes prece- watching playoff football. the invasion continues. ling, Obama, previously they see through the lense are political creatures of dence over protection of Trump had the courage to We once used Ellis Island stated “There is a crisis of politics, but more so the Washington swamp - American citizens. call out Kaepernick and and quarantine to protect on the border.” because their vision is cor- actually, I think it’s a cess- The media says Trump his ilk. Trump helped to America, but those days President John Adams rupted by hatred of Donald pool. Chuck and Nancy will lies, but how can we know make football great again! are long gone. It is time to once said, “Facts are Trump. do and say anything to stay because the media, exem- Donald Trump is not a build the wall, obey the law such troublesome things.” We have been dealing afloat in the muck. Pelosi’s plified by CNN’s Jim Acosta, smooth talking sophisti- and Make America Great Trump described the dire with the immigration crisis own daughter described in is driven by hatred and has cate. True to his roots, he’s Again. situation on our South- for decades. We have laws graphic terms her moth- become patently dishon- a brawler from Queens. ern Border, where human on the books and immi- er’s ruthlessness. est. At this point, all we Like me, he’s not with- traffickers prey upon gration policies. Unfortu- Consider this: if Ameri- can do is look out our win- out passions and sins. You may email Dr. Ferguson women and children, and nately, illegal immigration ca has no borders and its dows and ask ourselves if During the Clinton years at [email protected] Taking the turnaround Have you ever gotten turned speaking. At times, we get off this change of direction in our to be made new in the attitude but progress. Paul stated, “Not around while driving? You think the right path and need to take lives. It is called sanctification, of your minds; and to put on the that I have already obtained all you are going a course correction; we need to which is the process of becom- new self, created to be like God this, or have already arrived at the right way, take the turnaround. To repent ing more like Jesus. We are all in true righteousness and holi- my goal, but I press on to take and then you means to change direction, to go on this journey of being sanc- ness” (4:22-24). You don’t typi- hold of that for which Christ realize you a different path. The problem is tified, being made more like cally put clean clothes over the Jesus took hold of me” (Philip- were driving that pride often gets in the way. Christ. Paul wrote to the Philip- top of dirty clothes. You make a pians 3:12). Live one day at a in the oppo- It is hard to admit that the road pians: “…he who began a good change of clothes. Sometimes time with Jesus. Jesus said to site direction. we are on is the wrong one. You work in you will carry it on to we try to put the new over the take up your cross daily. Don’t By Mark Going the cor- have to humble yourself to admit completion until the day of Christ old, but the smell just keeps worry about tomorrow and don’t Brackney, rect direction you are going the wrong way and Jesus” (1:6). We are on a journey coming through the new. Paul live in the past. Minister of the is obviously that you need to turn around. of becoming complete in Christ. says to be made new in your The good news of the gospel Arlington Church important in There are some times that the This doesn’t mean that once you mind. is that it is never too late for a of Christ getting to your direction you are on feels natu- become a follower of Jesus you A big problem that keeps turnaround. There is an exit destination. ral. The Bible tell us: “There is a won’t mess up. There are times people from making a course ramp you can take today to head Thankfully, when you drive, there way that seems right, but in the you have to repent, to take the direction is wanting everything to in the right direction. Trust your are warning signs to alert you: end it leads to death” (Proverbs exit ramp and get back going in be perfect. But even if you make life to Jesus and let him prune Wrong Way, One Way, Do Not 14:12). The path may feel right the right direction. a resolution to not do something you. Jesus is the master gar- Enter, Turn Around. These signs and be popular so it feels unnat- Paul told the Ephesian church: again, at times we blow it. For dener, and he is able to cut away are meant to alert you and tell ural to go a different direction. “You were taught, with regard to some people if they can’t do it the old to prepare you for new you something important. A change of direction is impor- your former way of life, to put off perfectly, then they might as well growth as you become his dis- There is also a correct road tant, and it happens over time. your old self, which is being cor- not do it at all. But the Chris- ciple. we want to be on spiritually There is a theological word for rupted by its deceitful desires; tian life is not about perfection,

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MAP OF AFORESAID ADDITION, TO WHICH MAP as same appears of record in the Register’s Office Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 WILSON, as Trustee, as same appears of record in The Property is sold as is, where is, without REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR Ad #149404 12/31/2018, 01/07/2019, 01/14/2019 in the above referenced property: Julia Minor, of Knox County, Tennessee recorded March 1, Estate of Julia Minor, Estate of Dexter Loveday, the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee representations or warranties of any kind, DESCRIPTION, AND BEING ACCORDING TO 2006, at Instrument Number 200603010072901; recorded January 20, 2009, at Instrument Number including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THE SURVEY OF DEAN A. ORR, SURVEYOR, and Lakewood Capital, LLC. and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said The right is reserved to adjourn the date 200901200044391; THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE, DATED THE 29TH Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION DAY OF JANUARY, 2002, BEARING DRAWING NOTICE OF of the sale to another date or time, and place Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its certain without further publication, upon the Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NUMBER 02025. BEING THE SAME PARCEL individual capacity, but solely as trustee for MFRA Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper who is Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, CONVEYED TO WILBURN RAY VILES, JR. FROM SUBSTITUTE announcement at the time and place for the sale Trust 2014-2 who is now the owner of said debt; set forth above. now the owner of said debt; Substitute Trustee WILBURN RAY VILES, JR. AND MILDRED E VILES, andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 BY VIRTUE OF A DEED DATED 10/16/2008, TRUSTEE’S SALE Christopher M. Caldwell, Substitute Trustee TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute 705 Gate Lane, Suite 202 TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Memphis, TN 38103 RECORDED 10/21/2008, AS INSTRUMENT NO. Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the rubinlublin.com/property-listing 200810210027049 COUNTY OF KNOX, STATE Knoxville, TN 37909 Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. performance of the covenants, terms and 865-769-6969 Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 OF TENNESSEE.Parcel ID: 130CC-024 NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 5, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given Ad #148813 01/07/2019, 01/14/2019, 01/21/2019 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of that the entire indebtedness has been declared 2013, executed by Damon L Moore, Jade D Moore, that the entire indebtedness has been declared the property is believed to be 1342 CHATAM due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin conveying certain real property therein described due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin RIDGE LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37932. In the event Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly to NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE OF NEW YORK, Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly of any discrepancy between this street address appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and INC., as Trustee, as same appears of record in appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and NOTICE OF and the legal description of the property, the legal authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute SUBSTITUTE description shall control. Trustee will, on January 31, 2019 at 10:00 recorded March 18, 2013, at Instrument Number COURT Trustee will, on February 7, 2019 at 12:00 PM CURRENT OWNER(S): WILBURN R VILES, AM at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County 201303180060521; at the North side of the City County Building, TRUSTEE’S SALE ABIGAIL N. VILES Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, proceed to sell OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: METRO at public outcry to the highest and best bidder Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to NOTICES at public outcry to the highest and best bidder WHEREAS, default has occurred in the KNOXVILLE HMA LLC DBA TURKEY CREEK for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper who is for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following performance of the covenants, terms and MEDICAL CENTER, KNOXVILLE TVA EMPLOYEES described property situated in Knox County, now the owner of said debt; described property situated in Knox County, conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 18, CREDIT UNIONThe sale of the above-described Tennessee, to wit: andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin NON-RESIDENT Tennessee, to wit: 2016, executed by JOHN FRED GOODWIN, property shall be subject to all matters shown LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF KNOX, STATE TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE SITUATE TONIA D. GOODWIN, conveying certain real on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any OF TENNESSEE: SITUATED IN THE FIFTH (5TH) Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the NOTICE IN DISTRICT NO. TWO (2) OF KNOX COUNTY, property therein described to BROADWAY TITLE restrictive covenants, easements or set-back CIVIL DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. TENNESSEE, AND IN THE 15TH WARD OF THE INC, as Trustee, as same appears of record in lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or AND WITHIN THE 47TH WARD OF THE CITY OF NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given TO: BRIAN K. MURPHY AND LEANNE R. CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BOUNDED the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee encumbrances as well as any priority created KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN that the entire indebtedness has been declared MURPHY; AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEING LOT NO. recorded August 29, 2016, at Instrument Number by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT NUMBER due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin IN RE: BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY v. BRIAN K. MURPHY 41 IN BLOCK NO. 25 IN HAZEN`S ADDITION TO 201608290013504; accurate survey of the premises might disclose. FOUR (4), WOOD OF EIRE, AS SHOWN BY MAP Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly ¬ KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, FRONTING 50 FEET and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said This property is being sold with the express OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 69S, PAGE 28 AND appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and NO. 196818-2 ON THE EAST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET AND Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to reservation that it is subject to confirmation by MAP CABINET E, SLIDE 341A REGISTER`S authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX RUNNING BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES Matrix Financial Services Corporation who is now the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may OFFICE, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH Trustee will, on February 12, 2019 at 12:00 COUNTY, TENNESSEE 140 FEET TO AN ALLEY, NOW CALLED LEMON the owner of said debt; be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to PM at the North side of the City County Building, MAP REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR A MORE In this Cause it appearing from the Complaint STREET, ALL SHOWN ON REGISTERED MAP OF andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, proceed to sell PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION THEREOF. filed which is sworn to that the defendants BRIAN SAID ADDITION IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute and place certain without further publication, upon Parcel ID: 120CD031 at public outcry to the highest and best bidder K. MURPHY AND LEANNE R. MURPHY, a non- KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the announcement at the time and place for the sale PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. the property is believed to be 7205 MCPEAKE described property situated in Knox County, whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent of the property is believed to be 1008 ADAMS NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909. In the event of Tennessee, to wit: AVENUE, KNOXVILLE , TN 37917. In the event expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the search and inquiry so that the ordinary process that the entire indebtedness has been declared any discrepancy between this street address and THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: of law cannot be served upon BRIAN K. MURPHY of any discrepancy between this street address due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin title is believed to be good, but the undersigned the legal description of the property, the legal SITUATED IN THE SIXTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF and the legal description of the property, the legal will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. AND LEANNE R. MURPHY, it is ordered that said Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly description shall control. KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT defendants BRIAN K. MURPHY AND LEANNE R. description shall control. appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and The Property is sold as is, where is, without CURRENT OWNER(S): MICHELLE R CEANE, THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CURRENT OWNER(S): ANGELA BLY representations or warranties of any kind, MURPHY file an answer with the Clerk and Master authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute RANDALL S CEANE KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN of the Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of Trustee will, on February 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM including fitness for a particular use or purpose. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 144, the above-described property shall be subject to all THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A with Nicholas Adler, an Attorneys whose address at the North Side Entrance of the City County the above-described property shall be subject to all WEXFORD DOWNS, UNIT 4, AS SHOWN BY is, 6 Cadillac Drive Suite 140 Brentwood, TN matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid MAP OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET E, SLIDE taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 37027, within thirty (30) days of the last date of proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or 373-C, (OLD MAP BOOK 71-S, PAGE 8), IN publication or a judgment by default will be taken set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR KNOX COUNTY, liens or encumbrances as well as any priority Substitute Trustee against you and the cause will be set for hearing the following described property situated in Knox liens or encumbrances as well as any priority TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP REFERENCE IS Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Clarence created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that County, Tennessee, to wit: 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULARLY an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Memphis, TN 38103 E. Pridemore, Jr. at the Knox County Chancery SITUATED IN DISTRICT SEVEN (7) OF an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. DESCRIPTION THEREOF, AND ALSO SHOWN Court, Division II, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, This property is being sold with the express KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN rubinlublin.com/property-listing This property is being sold with the express BY SURVEY OF MICHAEL E. LETHE, URLS 842, reservation that it is subject to confirmation by Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published THE 17TH WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, reservation that it is subject to confirmation by DATED 11/29/93. in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND Ad #149487 01/07/2019, 01/14/2019, 01/21/2019 the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may Parcel ID: 090AD-065 be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to consecutive weeks. DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 8, BLOCK 40, be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of This 26th day of December, 2018. adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, SCOTT`S OAK HILL ADDITION, AS SHOWN adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, the property is believed to be 3561 WEXGATE and place certain without further publication, upon NOTICE OF BY MAP OF SAME OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK and place certain without further publication, upon RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37931. In the event of ______announcement at the time and place for the sale 9, PAGE 8, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR announcement at the time and place for the sale any discrepancy between this street address and set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, SUBSTITUTE KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, the legal description of the property, the legal Clerk and Master statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A TRUSTEE’S SALE statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are description shall control. expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. LESS AND expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the CURRENT OWNER(S): Damon L Moore, Jade title is believed to be good, but the undersigned EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LAND CONVEYED title is believed to be good, but the undersigned D Moore will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the NOTICE OF SUIT AND TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE BY WARRANTY performance of the covenants, terms and will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of The Property is sold as is, where is, without DEED DATED 05/21/13, RECORDED 05/24/13 The Property is sold as is, where is, without the above-described property shall be subject to all representations or warranties of any kind, conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September ORDER TO APPEAR AND SHOWN OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT 9, 2015, executed by ROSA HUTCHISON and representations or warranties of any kind, matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid including fitness for a particular use or purpose. NO. 201305240077444, IN THE REGISTER`S including fitness for a particular use or purpose. taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or To: John Elmer Lee Montgomery THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO WILLIAM HUTCHISON, conveying certain real OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. property therein described to FIDELITY NATIONAL THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior a/k/a John Montgomery COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION liens or encumbrances as well as any priority OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in TONIA D. GOODWIN AND HUSBAND, JOHN the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, FRED GOODWIN, BY WARRANTY DEED FROM Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR Substitute Trustee recorded September 18, 2015, at Instrument DON W. WALKER AND WIFE, MARY K. WALKER, Number 201509180018065; Substitute Trustee This property is being sold with the express KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 DEED DATED JANUARY 19, 2001, RECORDED 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 reservation that it is subject to confirmation by Memphis, TN 38103 and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said JANUARY 26, 2001 AND SHOWN OF RECORD Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Memphis, TN 38103 the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may PUZZLE PROPERTIES, LLC; INFINITE rubinlublin.com/property-listing IN INSTRUMENT NO. 200101260048614, IN rubinlublin.com/property-listing be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to REAL ESTATE LLC; and TURNOVER Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 New Penn Financial LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, Servicing who is now the owner of said debt; Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, PROPERTIES LLC, Plaintiffs, Ad #149370 01/07/2019, 01/14/2019, 01/21/2019 TENNESSEE. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin Ad #149662 12/31/2018, 01/07/2019, 01/14/2019 and place certain without further publication, vs. TO ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute upon announcement at the time and place for JOHN ELMER LEE MONTGOMERY a/k/a SETBACK LINES, CONDITIONS, PLAT OF Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the the sale set forth above. All right and equity of JOHN MONTGOMERY; FIRSTBANK as NOTICE OF RECORD, AND ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD IN Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOTICE OF redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, successor-by-merger with CLAYTON BANK SUBSTITUTE THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR THE AFORESAID NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of & TRUST; TERRY G. ADAMS, Trustee; COUNTY. that the entire indebtedness has been declared SUBSTITUTE Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the and CITY OF KNOXVILLE, Defendant. TRUSTEE’S SALE Parcel ID: 081EK011 due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin TRUSTEE’S SALE undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, No: 197127-2 the property is believed to be 811 E WOODLAND appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the without representations or warranties of any kind, WHEREAS, default has occurred in the AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917. In the event of authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute performance of the covenants, terms and including fitness for a particular use or purpose. The Court having determined that attachment performance of the covenants, terms and any discrepancy between this street address and Trustee will, on February 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 4, 2017, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO lies against your interest in real property commonly conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 17, the legal description of the property, the legal at the North Side Entrance of the City County executed by MACY A MONTGOMERY, conveying COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION known as 3243 Ashland Ave, Knoxville, TN 2014, executed by JEREMY BREWER, conveying description shall control. Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, certain real property therein described to JOSEPH OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 37914, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated certain real property therein described to CURRENT OWNER(S): JOHN FRED GOODWIN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest B. PITT JR., as Trustee, as same appears of Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee sections 21-1-203 & 204, you are hereby served HEATHER A QUINN BADER, as Trustee, as same TONIA D. GOODWIN and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 by publication as to your status as defendant in appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the following described property situated in Knox Tennessee recorded April 17, 2017, at Instrument Memphis, TN 38103 the above-captioned litigation with respect to any County, Tennessee recorded March 19, 2014, at the above-described property shall be subject to all County, Tennessee, to wit: Number 201704170063094; rubinlublin.com/property-listing interest you may claim in real property identified Instrument Number 201403190053494; matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES, and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 above. Take notice that on February 28, 2019, and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or TO-WIT: SITUATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned Ad #150305 01/14/2019, 01/21/2019, 01/28/2019 at 9:30 a.m. the Court will hold a hearing on this Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior SIX (6) OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND to Quicken Loans Inc. who is now the owner of matter in Part 2 of the Chancery Court for Knox to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION who is liens or encumbrances as well as any priority WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE said debt; County, Tennessee, the Honorable Clarence E. now the owner of said debt; created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin NOTICE OF Pridemore, Jr., presiding, and should you neither appear at said hearing, nor otherwise answer or andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 2, BLOCK TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute SUBSTITUTE defend the cause of action against you, judgment TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute This property is being sold with the express C, BONTA VISTA ESTATES, AS SHOWN ON Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the may be entered against you by default for the Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the reservation that it is subject to confirmation by MAP OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN MAP Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. TRUSTEE’S SALE relief demanded in the Complaint. Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may BOOK 48-S, PAGE 5, MAP CABINET D, SLIDE NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to 349A, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX that the entire indebtedness has been declared DOCKET# – MINOR 1/14, 1/21, 1/28/19 that the entire indebtedness has been declared adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC HOWARD G. HOGAN due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin and place certain without further publication, REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly 2027 MCCROSKEY AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917 Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly upon announcement at the time and place for PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. SUBJECT TO ALL /s/ Howard G. Hogan appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Clerk & Master appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and the sale set forth above. All right and equity of APPLICABLE EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, BUILDING SET BACK LINES. BEING THE SAME Trustee will, on January 31, 2019 at 10:00 WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated April Trustee will, on February 7, 2019 at 12:00 and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of PREMISES CONVEYED UNTO ROSA HUTCHISON AM at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County 9, 2003, recorded in Instrument number: PM in the lobby of the Knox County Courthouse Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the AND HUSBAND, WILLIAM HUTCHISON, BY Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell 200304250096852 of the Deed of Trust Records NON-RESIDENT City-County Building 400 Main Street, Knoxville, undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute VIRTUE OF DEED FROM ANTHONY T. WOODS at public outcry to the highest and best bidder of Knox County, Tennessee, Julia Minor and NOTICE TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, AND WIFE, TESSA H. WOODS DATED OCTOBER for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Dexter Loveday (deceased), conveyed to Kevin T. and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, without representations or warranties of any kind, 21, 2005, RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 2005 IN described property situated in Knox County, Clayton, as Trustee, the property situated in Knox vs. DOCKET NO: 14-000052 the following described property situated in Knox including fitness for a particular use or purpose. INSTRUMENT NO. 200510310038825, KNOX Tennessee, to wit: County, Tennessee, to wit: County, Tennessee, to wit: THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR COUNTY, TN. LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF Situated in District No. Two (2) of Knox SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. FIVE (5) OF DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Parcel ID: 02NB007 KNOX IN THE STATE OF TN SITUATED IN THE County, Tennessee: and within the 16th Ward of KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address FIFTH (5) CIVIL DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being more Return Custody of Cassie Marie THE 40TH WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, of the property is believed to be 7521 OAKEN TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN THE 44TH WARD OF particularly described as follows: TENNESSEE, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED Substitute Trustee Wilkerson, DOB: April 20, 2002 DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37938. In the event of THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, BEING KNOWN AND BEING known and designated as all of Lot No. BY: CARL T. ADAMS AS ALL OF LOT 17, UNIT 5, PLEASANT HILL 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 any discrepancy between this street address and DESIGNATED AS LOT 6, BLOCK “D”, WOODED 33, Block H of Newman’s North Park Addition and SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF SAME Memphis, TN 38103 REBECCA MARIE ADAMS the legal description of the property, the legal ACRES ADDITION, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF a narrow strip to the east thereof, said premises vs OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET L, SLIDE 304- rubinlublin.com/property-listing description shall control. SAME OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 55-S, PAGE being more particularly bounded and described C, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 CURRENT OWNER(S): ROSA HUTCHISON and 53, KNOX COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE, TO as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the North MISY MARIE HILLBOURNE & COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP Ad #150010 01/07/2019, 01/14/2019, 01/21/2019 WILLIAM HUTCHISON WHICH MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY line of McCroskey Avenue (formerly Tennessee SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION, Avenue) at the southeast corner of Lot No. 34, LYNN O’CONNER MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. BEING THE the above-described property shall be subject to all AND AS SHOWN BY SURVEY OF TROTTER AND Block H, of Newman’s North Park Addition to SAME PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO JEREMY NOTICE OF matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid MCCLELLAN, SURVEYORS, DATED APRIL 21, Knoxville, Tennessee; thence northwardly with BREWER BY DEED FROM CALEB M. HANCOCK In this cause, it appearing from the original SUBSTITUTE taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or 1986, DRAWING NO. Q-24732. BEING THE the east line of Lot 34, Block H, of said addition file and the Petition and Motion heretofore AND WIFE, KATIE L. HANCOCK. DATE MARCH set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MACY A. 150 feet, more or less, to the south line of an 17, 2014, AND OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT filed by the Petitioner, Carl T. Adams, that the TRUSTEE’S SALE liens or encumbrances as well as any priority MONTGOMERY, BY DEED DATED MAY 30,1986 alley; thence eastwardly with the southwardly Respondent, Lynn O’Conner is a non-resident 201403190053493 IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 1882, PAGE 460, IN with the west line of said Lot 32 a distance of 150 FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. of the State of Tennessee, or his whereabouts WHEREAS, default has occurred in the an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. THE COUNTY CLERK`S OFFICE. feet, more or less, to the north line of McCroskey cannot be ascertained so that ordinary process Parcel ID: 080AC017 performance of the covenants, terms and This property is being sold with the express Parcel ID: 092CF013 Avenue; thence westwardly with the north line of PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of cannot be served upon him, it is Ordered that said conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 30, 2013, reservation that it is subject to confirmation by PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of McCroskey Avenue 62 feet, more or less, to the Respondent file an Answer with the Juvenile Court the property is believed to be 5912 MONTINA executed by WILBURN R VILES, ABIGAIL N. VILES, the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may the property is believed to be 5828 WOODED beginning point, being all of Lot 33 of Block Hof RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912. In the event of of Sevier County, Tennessee, and a copy with conveying certain real property therein described be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to ACRES DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921. In the event said addition and a narrow strip the eastward Petitioner, Carl T. Adams, Attorney, R. Brandon any discrepancy between this street address and to RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee, as adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, of any discrepancy between this street address thereof. the legal description of the property, the legal White, whose address is 216 Phoenix Court, Suite same appears of record in the Register’s Office of and place certain without further publication, and the legal description of the property, the legal Common address of property: 2027 D, Seymour, Tennessee 37865, within thirty (30) description shall control. Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 16, 2013, upon announcement at the time and place for description shall control. McCroskey Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. CURRENT OWNER(S): JEREMY BREWER days of the last date of publication, exclusive of at Instrument Number 201305160075205; the sale set forth above. All right and equity of CURRENT OWNER(S): Estate and/or Heirs of Tax ID # 082A-L-025. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the day of publication, or a judgment by default and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, Macy A. Montgomery Property includes: 2003 Clayton Sierra MH, may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of Serial #: CAP014890TNAB. parte as to him. Further for the purpose of hearing BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the the above-described property shall be subject to all WHEREAS, the undersigned is the Substitute the matter to be heard on the 27th day of March, of said debt; undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid Trustee as appointed in the aforesaid Deed of 2019, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon as this cause can You can reserve andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or Trust by a substitution, said appointment being in be heard in the Juvenile Courtroom, Sevier County TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute without representations or warranties of any kind, set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior the manner authorized by the Deed of Trust; and Courthouse, Sevierville, TN; further, that failure to Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the including fitness for a particular use or purpose. liens or encumbrances as well as any priority WHEREAS, default has occurred under answer before or appear on that date will result in your legal or Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that the terms of the Note secured by the Deed of the judgment being taken against him and entry NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Trust, and the indebtedness evidenced therein of a Final Order. This notice will be published in public notice by that the entire indebtedness has been declared OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This property is being sold with the express is now wholly due, the owner and holder of said The Knoxville Focus in Knox County for four (4) due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, reservation that it is subject to confirmation by indebtedness, CMH Homes, Inc. dba Clayton successive weeks. Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly Substitute Trustee the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may Homes, service by Vanderbilt Mortgage and This the 17th day of December, 2018. emailing appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to Finance, Inc, has requested the undersigned Sevier County Juvenile Court Clerk authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Memphis, TN 38103 adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, Substitute Trustee to sell the Property to satisfy By: T. Myers, Clerk January 14, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Newest state park honors Lamar Alexander By Mike Steely [email protected] ocky Fork State tourism, which brings Park is in one of with it jobs and tax Senator Lamar Alex- Rthe most beau- dollars to the area. ander, who announced tiful parts, not just of Governor Haslam recently he will not see re- our state, but of our understands this, and election, joins the likes of country. It is Upper has had a spectacu- Davy Crockett, Booker T. East Tennessee’s lar eight years as the Washington, Cordell Hull gateway to the Appa- leader of our state. and Sgt. Alvin York. Outgo- lachian Trail, and I One of the areas he’s ing Tennessee Governor consider the area a been so success- Bill Haslam announced national treasure. ful in is conservation last week that the state’s This park reaches and preserving our newest park, Rocky Fork up to 4,800 feet in outdoors. And at this Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park is yet undeveloped State Park, will be named elevation, making it week’s naming cere- but is open to hiking, mountain bikes and visits. It was Lamar Alexander Rocky one of the few areas mony, he said some- established in 2012. Fishing is permitted with artificial Fork State Park. in Tennessee that you From Senator thing that really struck lures and flies only. “Senator Alexander can enjoy the trout Lamar Alexander me. has spent a lifetime serv- streams, wildlife, He recently had his ing Tennesseans and pro- of the Great Smoky Moun- and fishing is permitted hiking and backdrop of official portrait hung moting Tennessee to the tains National Park. The in Rocky Fork and South the Smoky Mountains at that height. in the state capitol, as all governors world,” Haslam said. “He Maryville native is already Indian Creeks below and Because of the park’s natural do, and said he wished that the por- loves the state from Mem- recognized with a parkway downstream from the main beauty, it should soon be one of our trait could have included his wife, phis to Mountain City. His there and often returns entrance gate. state’s most popular parks. Crissy, and the many others with roots are in East Tennes- home for events. The park is next to the Earlier this week, I visited Rocky whom he worked in his administra- see, and it is fitting that Rocky Fork State Park is Cherokee National Forest Fork, and was grateful to receive the tion, because they were all important this special place in this a bit different than most and close to the Appa- unexpected and thoughtful gesture in making things happen. special state bears his state parks in that there’s lachian Trail. It is a day- of Governor Bill Haslam naming the I feel the same way about the name. Tennessee’s state no camping or lodging use only park. You can go park after me. naming of this park. It would have parks are indebted to him there yet. The 2,037 acre online and get information My roots are here in East Tennes- been nice if we could include and his service both as park is in rural Unicoi and a brochure at www. see, and I still live in the foothills of everyone’s name who had a part in governor and as senator, County close to the North tnstateparks.com/par/ the Smokies to this day. My ances- it. Dave Ramsey – a friend of mine and visitors to this state Carolina line. rocky-fork. tors arrived in Limestone, not too and strong advocate for Rocky Fork park will be reminded of Near the junction of The entrance is reached far from Rocky Fork, in 1780. I have -- listed 38 different people and his work every time they Rock Fork and Flint Creek a by taking Interstate 26 in seven generations of family connec- organizations who had a role in visit.” pre-statehood victory took Johnson City and following tions to the Upper East Tennessee working to turn Rocky Fork into a state Alexander, who was place when John Sevier’s it to Upper Higgins Road, area, so it’s a very special place to park. So the name of this park would elected to the U.S. Senate forces attacked a Chero- turning west to Old Ashe- me. be very long if it included everybody in 2002 has served as Ten- kee winter camp there. The ville Highway and then Both as governor and United States who played a role in making it what nessee governor, U.S. Sec- area of the attack can be north to Flag Pond, There Senator, I’ve worked hard to preserve it is today. retary of Education and reached by hiking and the you can follow Rocky Fork East Tennessee’s scenic outdoors. I’m very grateful for and surprised president of the University site remains bare of trees. Road to the park gate. The I have seen how a popular park by this honor, and it couldn’t have of Tennessee. He’s been Hiking and mountain address is 501 Rocky Fork can provide outdoor experiences happened in a nicer place in the very active in preserving biking are allowed on the Road, Flag Pone, Tn. 37657 for Tennesseans, and also attract world as far as I’m concerned. wild lands and a proponent network of old roads there or call 423-271-1233. LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO NOTICE TO DOCKET NUMBER 81210-2 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- be forever barred. MISC. CREDITORS CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the of JANUARY 2019, letters testamentary in against his or her estate are required to file the first publication of this notice if the creditor ESTATE OF JOHN DANIEL COLLINS ESTATE OF RONALD LEE ZELLERS respect of the Estate of BRANDON DARRELL same with the Clerk and Master of the above received an actual copy of this notice to creditors NOTICES DOCKET NUMBER 81205-3 DOCKET NUMBER 81157-3 HARDIN who died Dec 3, 2018, were issued named Court on or before the earlier of the dates at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (4) months from the date of this first publication; PURSUANT TO DEFAULT Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. be forever barred: or Per TN Self Storage Law, contents of JANUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect JANUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect All persons, resident and non-resident, having (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor following leased units will be sold to satisfy of the Estate of JOHN DANIEL COLLINS who died of the Estate of RONALD LEE ZELLERS who died claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors owner’s lien at Tillery Dr Self Storage, 115 Tillery Nov 25, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the Nov 24, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk received an actual copy of this notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912., Feb 13, 2019 at 10:00 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox and Master of the above named Court on or before at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four AM. Company reserves right to reject any and all County, Tennessee. All persons, County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of first publication as bids. Some units may not be available on day of resident and non-resident, having claims, matured resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, otherwise their claims will be forever barred: or described in (1)(A); or sale. Please call 865-687-7308 to confirm. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor or unmatured, against his or her estate are against his or her estate are required to file the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Adam Bettis - 36 first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors required to file the same with the Clerk and Master same with the Clerk and Master of the above date of death Brenda Settles - 316/321 of the above named Court on or before the earlier named Court on or before the earlier of the dates received an actual copy of this notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Gloria Sphon - 200 of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will This the 3 day of JANUARY, 2019. Kristy Olvera - 284 claims will be forever barred: be forever barred: (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of first publication as or described in (1)(A); or Meghann Nichols - 366 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE M WRIGHT first publication of this notice if the creditor first publication of this notice if the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Randall Brown - 128 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Sisilyn Tammell – 118 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before if the creditor received the copy of the notice less MICHAEL GLENN WRIGHT; ADMINISTRATOR (4) months from the date of this first publication; the date that is four (4) months from the date than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four This the 4 day of JANUARY, 2019. 601 BRIAR GATE LANE or of this first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from (4) months from the date of first publication as KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 LEGAL SECTION 94 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor the date the creditor received an actual copy of described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF HOLLAND W RICKER received an actual copy of the notice to creditors the notice to creditors if the creditor (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) J NOLAN SHARBEL ATTORNEY AT LAW Knox County will receive bids for the following if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received the copy of the notice less than sixty date of death TERRY MERIANOS; EXECUTRIX 9111 CROSS PARK DRIVE, items & services: than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months 1432 LANTANA LANE BLDG D SUITE 200 (4) months from the date of first publication as from the date of first publication as described in This the 3 day of JANUARY, 2019. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 Bid 2776, Frame, Body and Suspension described in (1)(A); or (1)(A); or Alignment Services, due 2/19/19; (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ROBERT A COLE ATTORNEY AT LAW date of death date of death ESTATE OF BRANDON DARRELL 3715 POWERS STREET For additional information call 865-215-5777, HARDIN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North This the 2 day of JANUARY, 2019. This the 9 day of JANUARY, 2019. MELISSA ANN ROBERTS; EXECUTRIX Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, 5100 GARDEN MEADOW DRIVE or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 ESTATE OF JOHN DANIEL COLLINS ESTATE OF RONALD LEE ZELLERS procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE TO items, go to www.govdeals.com. KASEY G HACKWORTH; EXECUTRIX SCOTT DURHAM MITCHAM; EXECUTOR 1503 W RACCOON VALLEY DRIVE 54 MECHANIC STREET, APT 1 VICTORIA B TILLMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW CREDITORS HEISKILL, TN. 37754 1019 ORCHID DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 LEBANON, NH 03766 ESTATE OF DOROTHY TAYLOR DOCKET NUMBER 81093-2 KEVIN A DEAN ATTORNEY AT LAW DAN W HOLBROOK ATTORNEY AT LAW 550 W MAIN STREET, SUITE 500 900 S GAY STREET 14TH NOTICE TO Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 FLOOR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 CREDITORS JANUARY 2019, letters administration in respect of the Estate of DOROTHY TAYLOR who died May ESTATE OF EDGAR LEE LATHAM 26, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the DOCKET NUMBER 81201-2 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox NOTICE TO County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- NOTICE TO Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day of resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, CREDITORS DECEMBER 2018, letters testamentary in respect against his or her estate are required to file the CREDITORS of the Estate of EDGAR LEE LATHAM who died same with the Clerk and Master of the above ESTATE OF JONATHAN CHARLES WATSON Dec 16, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the named court on or before the earlier of the dates ESTATE OF CAROL LORRAINE KNIGHT DOCKET NUMBER 81170-1 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will DOCKET NUMBER 81148-3 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- be forever barred. Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Notice is hereby given that on the 26TH of DECEMBER 2018, letters administration in against his or her estate are required to file the first publication of this notice if the creditor day of DECEMBER 2018, letters administration respect of the Estate of JONATHAN CHARLES same with the Clerk and Master of the above received an actual copy of this notice to creditors in respect of the Estate of CAROL LORRAINE WATSON who died Jun 21, 2018, were issued named Court on or before the earlier of the dates at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four KNIGHT who died Nov 20, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (4) months from the date of this first publication; the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. be forever barred: or Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk received an actual copy of this notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of first publication as the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. or described in (l)(A); or otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four This the 9 day of JANUARY, 2019. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; or described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF DOROTHY TAYLOR or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death MAURICE EDWARD ARNOLD; received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ADMINISTRATOR if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four This the 31 day of DECEMBER, 2018. 3305 TAZEWELL PIKE, APT 18 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF EDGAR LEE LATHAM described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. RACHEL SHULTZ; EXECUTRIX NOTICE TO date of death. 1838 ALLENSVILLE RDG This the 31 day of DECEMBER, 2018. SEVIERVILLE, TN. 37876 CREDITORS This the 26TH day of DECEMBER, 2018. ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE M WRIGHT ESTATE OF CAROL LORRAINE KNIGHT ESTATE OF JONATHAN CHARLES DOCKET NUMBER 80226-2 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) WATSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE TO JAMES T. KNIGHT; ADMINISTRATOR CATHERINE W WATSON; ADMIISTRATRIX Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of 28 DEERWOOD DRIVE 5412 INWOOD ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 CREDITORS JANUARY 2019, letters administration in respect ASHEVILLE, NC. 28805 of the Estate of JOSEPHINE M WRIGHT who died ESTATE OF HOLLAND W RICKER Feb 27, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the KEV1N A. DEAN ATTORNEY DOCKET NUMBER 81218-1 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox AT LAW P.O. BOX 39 NOTICE TO County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 1/7 & 1/14/19 CREDITORS JANUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect against his or her estate are required to file the of the Estate of HOLLAND W RICKER who died same with the Clerk and Master of the above ESTATE OF BRANDON DARRELL HARDIN Jun 22, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the named court on or before the earlier of the dates PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus January 14, 2019 Farragut Lacrosse Team Serves Christmas Community Day

The Farragut High School Sunday’s event. The event volunteers from First Far- Men’s Lacrosse team ded- served 146 needy families, ragut, the community, icated the weekend of a total of 584 individuals Boy Scout Troops 555, December 1-2 to serve from Loudon, Knox, Roane, 444, and Girl Scout Troop Christmas Community Day Monroe, Blount and Sevier 20391, served the families at First Farragut United counties. who attended. Methodist Church, 12733 Guests enjoyed a meal in Christmas Community Kingston Pike. Under the the Christmas Cafe, photos Day is an annual hands-on direction of Robert McFar- with Santa, free shopping Christmas ministry spon- land, Director of Lacrosse for children’s gifts, books, sored by the Rita Hommel Operations, thirty-five team and gently used clothing Endowment Fund and con- members gave a combined and coats. When the fami- tributions from the con- total of 180 hours of ser- lies left, they received a full gregation, the Chuck Shil- vice to help needy families bag of groceries and house- ling Memorial FISH Grant, in the community. hold necessities to provide Publix, Dollar General, The team set-up cen- another meal and some Kroger, Rusty Wallace ters, filled grocery bags, non-food extras. Honda, Family Brands, pushed grocery carts and In addition to the Farra- Ingles and Food City. reset the church after gut Lacrosse team, 160+ Left to right: Robert McFarland, Michael Hirsch, Grant King, Titus Chapman, Gab Reiman

ANNOUNCEMENTS UT Arboretum Society offers Lee Jackson Celebration Lunch will be provided by Acadia Phar- The Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp 87, maceuticals. For more information see: Sons of Confederate Veterans, of Knox- www.pkhopeisalive.org or contact Jim monthly guided hike at the ville, Tennessee, is hosting their annual Brown 865-607-7195. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge Birthday Celebration on Saturday, Janu- Seated Tai Chi resumes at St. Paul UMC ary 26, 2019. The program for this 26th Tai Chi is an excellent exercise, designed January Hike is Saturday, This hike will be led by a volunteer famil- Annual event is entitled “We are in A Politi- to promote increased balance, mobility January 19th iar with the UT Arboretum and the trail cal Battle, Not A History Debate” and will and general well-being. system. feature Former State Representative Seated Tai Chi begins on Thursday, Did you make a New Year’s resolu- Meet at the UT Arboretum Visitors Steve McDaniel. During his career Repre- January 10 from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the tions to get more exercise or spend Center, 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak sentative McDaniel has served as Deputy Fellowship Hall and will be ongoing. Par- more time outdoors? The UT Arbore- Ridge at 9:00 a.m. Please wear clothes Speaker and Assistant Majority Leader ticipants will learn over 30 gentle move- tum Society can help with both! For the appropriate to the weather and boots of the State House of Representatives. ments, done entirely while seated. At second year, the UT Arboretum Society or good shoes for outdoor walking. The He was a driving force in establishing the 6:30, Standing Tai Chi begins, and partic- is now offering a monthly hike on the aim is for these hikes to be suitable for Historical Preservation Act and was the ipants will learn traditional Tai Chi move- third Saturday of each month. all, but the difficulty level of the hike main sponsor of the bill that established ments in a comfortable, supportive and The first hike will be Saturday, Janu- is dependent on individual fitness. Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield Park. He fun atmosphere. No prior experience is ary 19th. This is a great winter occa- Be sure to bring a water bottle to stay attended Jackson State Community Col- necessary. Classes are $2.00 per ses- sion to spend some quality time out- hydrated at you hike. lege and is a graduate of the University sion. For further information, contact doors and to learn about the UT Arbo- This is a free program offered by the of Memphis. instructor Don Parsley at dparsley@com- retum’s trails. University of Tennessee Arboretum Currently, Representative McDaniel cast.net or at 865-540-8832. Learn about the UT Arboretum’s trails Society and no registration is required. is the Historian of Parker’s Crossroads on this short trail hike (1 to 1.5 hours). To learn more about this hike or the UT Battlefield Association; Chair, Parker’s Small Business Saturday lunch this week Hikes will be varied in intensity level, Arboretum Society, go to www.utarbore- Crossroads living history and reenact- Duncan School of Law student and and the route may be changed due to tumsociety.org. For more information ment; Member, National Rifle Associa- community activist, Daniel Herrera, has weather conditions or leader’s choice. on the program, call 865-483-7277. tion; City Manager, Parker’s Crossroads launched a new community initiative to and Member, Tennessee Civil War Pres- support small businesses all-around Knox ervation Association. County. The initiative aims to support busi- This year’s event will be held at The nesses by inviting residents to meet for Foundry on the World’s Fair site in Knox- lunch at restaurants to push for commu- ville. Doors open at 5 p.m. for social hour, nity growth. service directory preliminary ceremonies begin at 5:30 p.m. “The plan is to meet at least once a and the buffet dinner begins at 6 p.m. The month for lunch at a small business here cost is $32 per person, and $15 for chil- in Knox County to help them grow and ALTERATIONS/ HANDYMAN PAINTING dren 12 and under. Period dress or busi- to give back to our community,” Herrera SEAMSTRESS ness attire is appropriate. Reservations said. “This is just a fun and easy way for are required and seating is limited. All res- us to support one another and to enjoy the JOANNE’S ALTERATIONS ervations must be received by Wednes- incredible food Knox County has to offer.” PANTS HEMMING $5, day, January 23, 2019 and payment must The first lunch date is set for Saturday, SPECIALIZING IN JEANS CALL be made in advance. Please send all pay- January 19, from noon to 1 p.m. at Nick JOANNE 579-2254 ments to Lee/Jackson Dinner, SCV Camp & J’s Café located at 1526 Lovell Rd. in #87, P. O. Box 943, Knoxville, TN 37901. Knoxville. For further information please contact: The link to the event page is: www.face- CHILD CARE Scott Hall (865)428-9900, John Hitt (865) book.com/events/1301235876745025 HANDYMAN SERVICES, FENCE 689-4592 or Earl Smith (865) 687-2732. REPAIR & INSTALLATION. Town Hall East meeting YOUR MATERIALS - OUR PK HOPE IS ALIVE meeting Jack Neely, Knoxville Historian, will LABOR, 604-6911 PK HOPE IS ALIVE Parkinson’s Support speak about East Knoxville at the January Group would like to wish everyone a very 14, 2019 neighborhood meeting. This is a Happy New Year! The first meeting of the great opportunity to learn more about our year is on January 15 from 11:30 a.m. – community. Starts at 7 p.m., Fellowship HVAC SERVICE 1:30 p.m. at Kern Methodist Church in Hall, East Minster Presbyterian Church. their Family Life Center, located at 453 Don’t Miss It! All are invited. Public wel- East Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge, TN. come. Come and meet your neighbors. ELECTRICIAN 37830. This is a special opportunity, not-to-be Steve Quam is the speaker this month. missed, event. 865-281-1966 Steve Quam was diagnosed with Parkin- SouthernBreezeHC.com son’s almost 11 years ago and will be UDC Meeting Licensed & Insured talking about the importance of exercise. The Captain W. Y. C. Hannum Chapter PLUMBING Steve will share his inspirational stories 1881, UDC, will meet on Saturday, Janu- of him bicycling across the country three ary 26th, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Visitors are LOCK & KEY times and motorcycling from his home in welcome to attend. For more information, SC to Fairbanks, Alaska and back! please call Rebecca at (865) 382-1979. SERVICE FLORIST

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