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OCUS FREETake One! www.knoxfocus.com F March 11, 2019 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 McMillan Proven Right Career Magnet Academy Enrollment Doubles By Focus Staff Academy.” McMillan noted voted to keep the Career their knowledge, the only the school system had not Magnet Academy open, school in East Tennessee Knox County Mike McMillan, East even erected a sign of any except for Board Chair with a dual component. Board of Knox County’s member kind outside the structure. Terry Hill. Later, the Lee McMillan invited the gov- Education of the board of educa- It was Mike McMillan who administration expressed ernor to visit the CMA and member Mike tion, led the fight to keep argued it would be foolish an interest in schools with was on hand when Lee McMillan the Career Magnet Acad- to close the CMA before a dual component, mean- toured South-Doyle High greets emy open. McMillan vehe- Governor Bill Lee outlined ing those schools that offer School. Governor Bill mently resisted efforts by his program for vocational high school and college When questioned about Lee during the school administration education. Lee had made courses. Mike McMillan, the Career Magnet Acad- the governor’s to close the doors of the expanding and improving joined by State Represen- emy, McMillan grinned visit to South- CMA, accusing the school vocational education in tative Dave Wright, imme- and said, “Apparently all Doyle High system of “never having Tennessee a priority during diately contacted Governor the conversation about it, School last properly nurtured or pro- his campaign. Eventually, Lee to point out the Career the outpouring of letters month. moted the Career Magnet all of McMillan’s colleagues Magnet Academy was, to Continue on page 4 Commission may rename Norwood Library to honor Lynn Redmon By Mike Steely [email protected] and a well-liked political consultant. The Knox County Com- Commissioner Randy mission meets in a work Smith is sponsoring the res- session next Monday and olution honoring Redmon. one of the items that may Items to be discussed be discussed is renam- are picked by the chairman ing the Norwood Library and commissioners and in honor of Lynn Redmon. most will be passed on to Redmon passed away last the commission’s regular year and was the leader of meeting on March 25. the Norwood neighborhood Continued on page 4 Gov. Lee makes PHOTO BY KEN LAY. Morning Pointe Knoxville resident Vincenta Cooper and CEO Greg A. Vital cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening good on campaign at West Knox County’s newest assisted living facility. Joining them at Thursday’s ceremony are city and county of- ficials and staff members at Morning Pointe. promise, reaches out Morning Pointe celebrates grand to Knox supporters By Ken Lay opening of new Knoxville facility In an effort to make good on a campaign prom- By Ken Lay operating officer of Independent administrator and he spent the last ise, Tennessee Gov. Bill Healthcare Properties, LLC. “This part of his life in a Morning Pointe Lee gave the State East Knoxville’s newest assisted living is our fifth campus in East Tennes- Community and when I came to Tennessee Address Tues- community celebrated its grand see and this is a place where you visit, he would tell me things that I day night at the Universi- opening late last week. come to live and live vibrantly. can do to run it better. He was bed- ty of Tennessee’s Clarence Morning Pointe Knoxville had a “It’s safe and secure. We are a ridden, so I don’t know how he knew Brown Theatre. dinner, open house and ribbon- Christian-based community and we what was going on in the halls. He Lee, who was elected cutting Thursday night. It’s located are a patriotic community.” had plenty of spies in that facility.” Governor Bill Lee visited in November, pledged to at 9649 Westland Drive, adjacent The Morning Pointe communities The Morning Pointe Knoxville Knoxville last week. be more inclusive of East to Shoreline Church in the Hardin offer a variety of care services for campus is decorated with patriotic and West Tennessee while was much more concise Valley Community. seniors with Alzheimer’s disease murals and Vital is on the board of on the campaign trail and because he knew that Morning Pointe also has east Ten- and other memory care needs in a directors of the East Tennessee His- his Knoxville appearance many of his supporters are nessee locations in Powell, Lenoir safe and secure environment. torical Society. came one night after he also Tennessee basketball City, Clinton, Athens, Greeneville, Morning Pointe Knoxville has a “Other than caring for seniors, made his first State of the fans and had tickets to that Collegedale, Hixon, East Hamil- partnership with Shoreline Church history is my passion,” Vital said. “I State Address to the Volun- night’s final home game of ton and Chattanooga. The assist- and the company believes that its urge you to look at our murals here teer State’s lawmakers on the 2018-19 season. ed living community also has loca- residents flourish when they remain and then go down to our museum Monday, March 4. “Last night’s speech was tions in Middle Tennessee and in active in the community. downtown.” The speech covered very long,” Lee, a UT graduate, five states. For President, Co-founder and He also announced a future addi- little new ground and was said in his opening remarks The new location strives to keep CEO Greg A. Vital, senior care is the tion to the new assisted living facil- basically a rehash of his Tuesday. “I know some of its residents vibrant and help them family business and a labor of love. ity, The Lantern at Morning Pointe words the previous night. you have a basketball live full lives. “I am proud to say that I am Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence. It There, his remarks took game to go to so I’ll wrap “This is not a place you come to not ashamed of my country and I will be a freestanding building locat- more than an hour. this up quickly so you can get old, it’s a place that you come am not ashamed of my God,” he ed on the same property. Tuesday’s speech Continued on page 2 to live,” said Aaron Webb, chief said. “My dad was a nursing home Continued on page 4

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Gov. Lee makes good on Rezoning, healthy neighborhoods, campaign promise, reaches out preservation grants on city agenda Cont. from page 1 “keep the backbone of the that makes it easier to fund By Mike Steely get over there.” Tennessee economy run- the good charter schools [email protected] $600K to go to eligible applicants. Lee may not have cov- ning strong,” and make it easier to close The council is being asked to ered little new ground but Like the State of the down the bad ones,” Lee The Knoxville City Council faces a approve Heidi Wyrosdick’s appoint- he appeared to accomplish State Address, Lee focused said. “Tennessee must light agenda Tuesday evening as they ment to the Knoxville Animal Control exactly what he set out to on education, health care deliver a world-class edu- are slated to discuss rezoning prop- Board in a request from the mayor. do and that was to connect reform and criminal justice cation. erty on Westland Drive, recogniz- Also being requested is $300,000 with his supporters on the reform and he promised “To accomplish that, our ing the West Hills and Timbercrest in a reimbursement agreement east side of the state. to construct a zero debt students need more guid- Neighborhoods as healthier commu- with Regas Quality Developments “When I took office, my budget. ance, our teachers and nities, and $595,158 in grant awards for drainage improvements in and wife, Maria, and I decided “My budget will carry principals need more sup- for historic home preservation. around the Kingston Pike and that we were going to get zero debt,” said Lee, who port and our parents need The property on Westland Drive, Papermill Drive intersection. out of the bubble that is was introduced by UT inter- more choices. Four out of northeast of Pellissippi Parkway, The mayor is asking permission to Nashville,” Lee said. “We im president Randy Boyd, 10 of our students will not passed the planning commission in a apply for grants from AAA South to were going to travel the who ran against the gov- attend college. For them, split 10-3 vote. Currently zoned agri- purchase traffic safety equipment state. ernor in the primary. His we must vastly strength- cultural the request is to rezone it C-4 to be used by patrol and traffic offi- “Nearly every Friday one-time adversary com- en our vocational, techni- (Commercial) with two conditions. cers during emergency situations. night since we took office, mended Lee for pledging to cal and agricultural offer- LeConte Holdings is the applicant. She may also get permission to pay Maria and I have left this fund the university’s $640 ings to make sure they are Councilman Andrew Roberto $150,000 to Karl Addison for cre- building to meet Tennes- million budget. He also career-ready.” wants to recognize West Hills, Tim- ation and installation of a public art seeans to learn more about pledged that his budget Lee also addressed bercrest and UT for being designat- mural on the eastern wall of Market what makes our state work. would make the biggest health care reform saying ed Healthier Tennessee Communi- Square Garage and along the alley Tennessee’s greatest nat- contribution to the state’s that he would strive to ties. Anne Crais will also be honored near the corner of Wall Avenue and ural resource is truly its Rainy Day Fund. eliminate fraud and make as Outstanding Neighborhood Resi- Walnut Street. The request comes people.” Education was a key ele- health care more afford- dent, chosen by the Governor’s Foun- from the Office of Redevelopment. Lee said that during his ment in Lee’s speech Tues- able for the state’s resi- dation for Health and Wellness. Rezoning requests coming before travels, he and Maria met day night. He promised to dents. The Historic Preservation Grant the council on first reading include a soybean farmer in Lau- help the state’s underprivi- He also addressed the Awards go to home or business owners property on Richmond Avenue from derdale County who “navi- leged students and parents opiate crisis and crime in inside the city and funding is secured Residential to Planned Residential, gates the Mississippi flood- open educational savings Tennessee. He pledged to by a deed of trust on the property. with 4 dwellings per acre; proper- waters to pull in a harvest accounts so they could punish drug dealers harsh- Established in 2014 by Mayor Made- ty on the west side of North Broad- and carry on our proud agri- transfer from at-risk public ly and be tough and swift line Rogero about $500,000 each year way from Commercial and Office to cultural tradition.” schools to more stable against violent crime. has been authorized by the council. C-3 General Commercial; a Deane The first couple also met public schools. But he also proposed In September the Communi- Hill Drive lot from Residential to a third grade teacher in “Every child in our state leniency and rehabilitation ty Development Office released Planned Residential for 5.9 units per North Nashville who works deserves a quality educa- and community policing of a request for proposals for 2019. acre; and property on Coleman Road overtime to ensure that her tion regardless of their zip non-violent and first-time The grant awards help fill financial from Residential to Office Park. students were up to grade code,” Lee said. offenders. gaps for renovating historic proper- The council will also approve a dona- level in their studies. The The governor is not only He encouraged his sup- ties. Former award recipients include tion of $300 to Christenberry Elemen- governor also took a trip to an advocate for school porters to sign up to volun- the Dempster Building, Baker Creek tary School for bus transportation and Jamestown, where he met a choice he also supports teer to educate prisoners Bottoms, the Mabry-Hazen House student admission for a field trip to small business owner who charter schools. to enable them to re-enter and Blount Mansion. On Tuesday Museum of Appalachia, on a request employed his neighbors to “I will propose legislation society. the council may authorize almost from Councilman Mark Campen. Getting the Unclaimed Property to Which You are Entitled Would you like to Uniform Unclaimed deposits, and many other forms. company, the property is then is great, because my father found see if there is money Property Act and it goes Currently, the only tangible prop- turned over to the Tennessee out he was entitled to a few thou- being held by the state in to great detail about erty that the state of Tennessee Treasury’s Unclaimed Property sand dollars from a couple of of Tennessee to which how these funds are sit- keeps is military service medals. Division. decades ago. In addition, there you are entitled? It will ting there in the state If a specified amount of time Once the Tennessee Treasury’s is no charge to claim your proper- take less than 5 min- coffers waiting to be has passed (typically 1–3 years) Unclaimed Property Division ty through the Tennessee Depart- utes! If you visit the claimed. Let me sim- and the company holding your receives the unclaimed proper- website, claimittn.gov, plify it for you though, money has not been able to ty, there it will sit until you come ment of Treasury. Go get your you can search the with some help from return your asset or make con- and get it! The unclaimed prop- money! state’s database to the state’s website. tact with you, then the property erty can be claimed by the owner By Jedidiah see if you are entitled First, let’s define, becomes abandoned. At the end or their legal heir(s). Jedidiah McKeehan is an attor- McKeehan to unclaimed property. “unclaimed proper- of that period of time, the compa- It is totally free to conduct an ney practicing in Knox County attorneyknoxville@ The state of Tennes- ty.” Unclaimed prop- ny is required to attempt to notify online search (claimittn.gov) and and surrounding counties. He gmail.com see is currently hold- erty is accounts in you in writing to prevent the prop- the state of Tennessee even works in many areas, including ing over $994 million financial institutions erty from being turned over to the sets up booths at local fairs criminal, divorce, custody, per- (not a misprint) in funds and want or companies that have had no State as unclaimed property or with consoles set up so people sonal injury, landlord-tenant, civil to provide these funds to their activity generated or contact to allow you to claim your asset can search and see if they have rightful owners. How can this be? with the owner for one year or directly from the company. property available for claiming. litigation and estate planning. How is this even a thing? longer. Unclaimed property may Pursuant to Tennessee law, A governmental entity trying to Visit attorney-knoxville.com for Tennessee Code Annotat- include refunds, un-cashed pay- after the specified time has give you money! 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Brown a half; Governor Lee’s pro- Lee proposed that Tennes- the time.” Under Governor schools,” Lee said, “but my also had even greater con- posal would take that to see’s “rainy day” fund be Lee’s plan, students would ESA plan will invest at least cerns about the governor’s more than 15% in a short better funded than ever. get about $7,300 and the $25 million new dollars in ESA program. “In a time period of time. Of course Lee’s proposals rang a bell program would grow by public schools in the first when teachers across the with those who support- approximately 2,500 stu- year to fill the gap when a state have to dig deep into the teachers’ union which ed him during the recent dents per year if there is a student transfers to anoth- their pockets for needed staunchly protects the bad campaign. The governor continued need. The gov- er school.” Under Lee’s classroom supplies, it is with the good and pro- stressed in his State of the ernor readily acknowledged plan, school districts would discouraging to see funding motes the idea “one size By Steve Hunley, State address health care, the funding pool would also get “improvement grant” going to something proven fits all” can’t stand the idea Publisher criminal justice reform, continue to grow in subse- money, which would mirror to harm students in other of competition. The only [email protected] education and revamping quent budget years. Gover- the funding those students states,” Brown said. Not way it can prosper and sur- the way government works. nor Lee told the legislature inside the program would surprisingly, Beth Brown vive is to promote and pro- The governor told the students in Shelby, David- have used elsewhere. Gov- suggested the new $38 mil- tect not the students, but After forty-five days as legislature he would like to son, Hamilton, Knox and ernor Lee also asked the lion in spending for charter government run schools. It governor of Tennessee, Bill see a program developed Madison counties would legislature for $12 million schools and the governor’s has never once entered the Lee made his first State of to reduce prison recidivism be eligible, as well as those for public charter schools to Education Savings Account the State address at the through education. Per- students in the state-run purchase property, as well proposal would be better head of anyone belonging Capitol last Monday night. haps the most interesting Achievement School Dis- as make improvements to spent if put directly into the to the teachers’ union that Governor Lee brought leg- thing to come out of Gover- trict for the new program. existing schools, bring the pockets of teachers. the people who fund their islators and guests to their nor Lee’s speech was his “I believe highly account- total to almost $38 million Brown went on to say raises - - - the taxpayers - feet some twenty times and school voucher proposal. able public charter schools for Lee’s “student choice” by giving the $38 million - - have never likely seen his message throughout Throughout his campaign are a great model for initiative. new dollars to teachers a 15% raise ever without the evening was positive. for governor, Lee stressed expanding choice without Lee also talked about “the state could keep up having gotten a promotion In fact, I suspect some who his support for vouchers sacrificing quality, and I’ve his “GIVE” program, which with the cost of inflation or a new job. had classified the gover- and charter schools, yet seen firsthand how they would expand high school and reimburse teachers These folks have done, nor as a reactionary were before his State of the can dramatically impact students’ access to voca- for the hundreds of dol- by and large, something a bit surprised by not only State address, he had not the life and trajectory of tional and technical train- lars they spend on class- less than a stellar job. The Lee’s tone, but also some proposed any program a student,” Governor Lee ing. The governor also pro- room supplies.” I’m not of his proposals. Tennes- relating to vouchers. That said. Lee’s proposal would posed giving educators in at all surprised by Beth preparation rates, mean- see’s budget increased changed last Monday night allow charter schools to K-12 a 2.5% raise, which Brown’s argument at all; ing those students pre- by a billion dollars as pro- when the governor pro- petition the state directly will cost taxpayers $71.25 I’ve heard it all before and pared to go on to further posed by Governor Bill Lee. posed an “education sav- for approval. million. Altogether, Gover- every year when teachers their education or get a job, The governor was careful ings account” program, “Students have different nor Bill Lee has proposed want a pay raise. The idea are abysmal. The gradua- to point out his proposed which would give students needs and abilities, and our $221 million new dollars in tens of thousands of teach- tion rates are utterly mean- budget met the criteria and parents more choices. education system should education funding in Ten- ers are spending that much ingless and the educa- as expressed through the The pilot program would ini- mirror that diversity as best nessee. money out of their pockets tion bureaucracy seems “Copeland Cap,” which was tially help 5,000 students as possible,” the governor It did not take teachers for classroom supplies is to thrive on the lowest an amendment to the Ten- from low-performing school told his audience. long to express their horror preposterous on the face common denominator. nessee State Constitution districts across the state During the presenta- over parts of the gover- of it. First of all, nobody Governor Bill Lee’s plan requiring “in no year shall and would grow over time. tion of his program, Gov- nor’s plan. Beth Brown, is forcing any teacher to the rate of growth of appro- “Creating competition will ernor Lee also addressed president of the Tennes- spend money out of his/ is innovative, forward-look- priations from state tax rev- provide new incentive for what has been a source of see Education Associa- her pocket for anything. ing, and courageous. It enues exceed the estimat- schools to improve and pro- bitter criticism from teach- tion, naturally liked the These folks are pretty well deserves the support of the ed growth of the state’s vide new opportunities for ers, who are almost always raises for teachers, but paid, working 181 days out people of Tennessee and economy as determined thousands of students,” against charter schools expressed concern about of the year with thirteen the General Assembly. Knox County parties NashvilleBy Focus Staff Watch Bill Lee will ask for a fed- would help many coun- expresses the view chil- By Mike Steelyreorganize Nashville came to Knox- eral disaster declaration. ties in rural East Tennes- dren born to illegal immi- [email protected] floor. ville last Tuesday when Damages in Roane County see. The governor cited grants in the United States Two delegates from the nine Governor Bill Lee spoke at are in excess of $6 mil- the safe babies courts, should not be granted Both Knox County political districts will also be selected. the Clarence Brown The- lion; damages in Sevier which he feels will help birthright citizenship. parties are in reorganization Party officers serve for two atre on the University of County total more than deal with the opioid crisis Senator Mark Pody of mode and when the Demo- years. Tennessee campus. Lee’s $7 million; even Campbell where many infants are Lebanon has introduced crats meet on March 30 at The Knox County Repub- speech was an extension County estimates damag- born already addicted to a resolution in the Gen- Bearden High School the del- lican Party reorganized last of his State of the State es exceeding $2 million drugs. eral Assembly assert- egates may elect the county’s month and selected Randy address, as the governor dollars so far. Freshman State Repre- ing Tennessee’s support first African American female Pace as chair, Suzanne Dewar is giving a series of talks in “We can do more, and sentative Bruce Griffey is for Israel in the wake of chairperson. as vice chair, Gary Lowe as each of Tennessee’s three we plan to do more,” Gov- drawing opposition from repeated controversial LaKenya Middlebrook could secretary, and Judd Davis as Grand Divisions. The gov- ernor Lee told the audi- immigration advocates remarks made by fresh- replace the current chair, treasurer. ernor recapped his recent ence gathered at the Clar- over bills he has filed man Congresswoman Emily Gregg. Middlebrook is Broadus Hubbs is now vice State of the State address, ence Brown Theatre. which deny welfare ben- Ilhan Omar of Minneso- an attorney, community activ- treasurer. Manuela Ptacek is which stressed educa- University of Tennes- efits to illegal immigrants ist and the daughter of civil president of the Knox County tion, health care, criminal see officials were already in Tennessee. Griffey’s bill ta. Omar, the first Muslim rights leader Rev. Harold Mid- Republican Women, Justin justice, and government delighted by the governor’s would either deny or limit woman to serve in Con- dlebrook. Mash is president of the operations. Governor Lee commitment to hike fund- benefits to those who are gress, has made com- The Democrats will also Young Republicans Club, and also lamented the serious ing for UT by $643 million not citizens of the United ments deemed by many, select other officials. Thus far the State Executive Commit- flooding which has afflict- in his proposed budget. States. The language con- including other Democrat- Edward Nelson is seeking the tee is comprised of Amy Jones ed Knoxville and surround- Noting many in the audi- tained in Griffey’s bill cur- ic members of Congress, vice chair seat, Caroline Craw- and Scott Smith of the 5th Dis- ing areas and done mil- ence “have a basketball rently denies WIC bene- to be anti-Semitic. Pody ford wants to be treasurer and trict, Jane Chedester and Mat- lions of dollars in damag- game to get to”, Lee hit the fits and prenatal care to says his resolution will Kellie May seeks the secretary thew Coleman of the 6th, and es. It is quite likely when highlights of his State of those women who are not show that “standing with position. Others may enter the Michele Carringer and James the damages are totaled the State address, point- citizens. Griffey has also Israel is very important to race or be nominated from the Corcoran of the 7th District. across the state, Governor ing to things he believed filed a resolution which us.” ONLINE HOME AUCTION

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6729 Pleasant Ridge Road Knoxville, TN 37921 (865) 938-3403 TNFL735 WWW.POWELLAUCTION.COM PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus March 11, 2019 McMillan Proven Right Cont. from page 1 the wisdom to give the promote it and we will con- on the board of education, “Those were some of the appeared before the board from students, and stu- Career Magnet Academy a tinue to see the enrollment a body oftentimes heavily most well-written personal of education. “I think those dents speaking, as well as chance, as well as realizing grow by leaps and bounds.” weighted to teacher inter- testimonials I’ve ever read,” youngsters made a very instructors, had an effect. it would be foolish to close McMillan, the elder ests. McMillan said he will McMillan said. “I’m not real impression on board I’m told there are present- the CMA before we knew statesmen on the board of continue to work with Rep- exaggerating at all. Those members,” McMillan con- ly 158 applications for the what the governor and the education, says he enjoys resentative Wright to urge youngsters put into words fessed. “Quite a number Career Magnet Academy, legislature were going to working with the current Governor Bill Lee to visit just exactly what the CMA of them wrote again to which is more than double do. members and feels like he the Career Magnet Acade- had meant to them, the dif- thank board members for than what it received last “I think the board mem- still has a role to play and my. McMillan said he was ference it had made in their supporting them and their year.” bers also, if they were really can continue to accomplish deeply impressed with his lives. I answered every school. I wrote back to say Asked if he felt vindicat- candid about it, knew the things for his district. Mike interactions with the stu- single email I received from they should have learned ed, a still grinning McMillan school system had never McMillan has long been dents, who got busy send- the students.” a valuable lesson - - - that demurred, saying, “I think really promoted the CMA recognized as the most ing emails to board mem- McMillan said the stu- local officials really do it’s more about the mem- properly. Hopefully, the outspoken advocate for bers when they worried the dents were also equal- listen and they had been bers of the board having school system will properly the taxpayers and students CMA might be closed. ly well-spoken when they heard.”

Furry Friends Bring Commission may Pet Therapy to Morning Pointe rename Norwood Library Morning Pointe of Knoxville recent- ly received some of its first four-legged visitors, two cuddly and loveable pups to honor Lynn Redmon named Puddin’ and April. Morning Pointe Senior Living schedules regular Cont. from page 1 The health department Harvest Farmers Market visits from pet therapy groups at both its is asking the commission and two large bond issues assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory The commission may to approve the reappoint- are before the board, one care communities, as research has shown also visit a topic that ment of Laura Fleming for $36 million and one for that pet therapy can reduce pain symp- caused some controver- to the Community Health $14.5 million. toms, depression, anxiety, and stress. sy at a recent City Council Council. Council may discuss Pictured: Morning Pointe of Knoxville meeting. The commission While the commission an agreement of sale of resident A.D. McGhee laughs as Pud- may consider changing must approve all school 1.92 acres of Right-of-Way din’, a registered therapy goldendoodle, the Knox County Code’s funding one notable property for $96,000 with sits on his lap while Puddin’s owner, Erin Animal Control section request by the schools the Knoxville and Holston Reece, and her daughter Ella look on. by approving the “trap, is accepting $899,307 River Railroad Company neuter and return pro- in federal funds to hire involving the intersection gram” involving stray com- WestEd for external eval- of South National Drive munity cats. Chairman uator services for 60 Morning Pointe and Federal Road. A sep- Hugh Nystrom is asking months. for a discussion on that Engineering and Public arate agenda item has a item. Works has six stormwater request from Engineering celebrates grand opening They may also approve maintenance requests for to close that portion of Continued from page 2 from the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce. changes to the coun- the areas of Hardin Valley, Federal Road. Janice Wade-Whitehead, president and ty’s personnel plan and Saylors Ford Road, Chap- Commissioner Charles It will specialize in Alzheimer’s care. The CEO of Alzheimer’s Tennessee, also approve a contract with man Highway, Oak Ridge Busler wants two discus- company has similar facilities in Powell, attended along with Jerome E. Melson, Visual Communications Highway and Goff Road. sions, one on issues and Clinton and Lenoir City. president of the East Tennessee Histori- Interpreting, Inc. for sign A contract with Nourish flood damage repairs and Representatives from both the city and cal Society. language services in the Knoxville may be consid- one on youth baseball county mayors’ offices attended Thurs- The Temple Baptist Church Youth Choir county. ered to help run the New fields. day’s ceremony, as did representatives also performed at the new facility. FOUNTAINFOUNTAIN CITYCITY AUCTIONAUCTION

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March 11, 2019 Same Faces, New Name Associated Therapeutics Inc., United States. When asked why he Tom is a certified specialist for Along with a brand new co-founded by Thomas Kelly, chose this particular organization, Vestibular Rehabilitation, which name, Tom and his team will be physical therapist and owner, Tom said, “I wanted to offer my includes treatment for balance moving into a new location mid- has been a staple in the Knoxville employees and our patients disorders, but a wide range of March 2019. The same faces community for over 30 years. more - more opportunities physical therapy services and the Knoxville community knows During that time, Tom and his for continuing education and treatments are offered at this and trusts, now offering an even team have provided exceptional professional growth, more location in addition to: better outpatient physical therapy care to thousands of patients and innovative treatments, and to • LE prosthetic training experience. helped them get back to the life take care of more people in our • McKenzie Method® Certified Thomas Kelly, pictured right, they love. community by accepting more Specialists and his staff welcome you to the Last October, Tom decided insurance plans. And with CORA’s • Work conditioning programs new location of CORA Physical to partner with CORA Physical leadership and resources, we can • TMJ disorders Therapy - North Knoxville at Therapy, a leading provider for do that. Their values align with • Joint replacement rehab 3014 South Mall Road NE, outpatient physical therapy in the ours and we are excited to be a • Soft tissue mobilization using Knoxville, TN 37917. You can call Midwestern and Southeastern member of this organization.” Graston Technique® them at 865-687-4537. Magnolia or Park City? By Mike Steely [email protected] “This new gateway mon- ument established along Magnolia Avenue will iden- tify this East Knoxville celebrates façade renovation community by defining a sense of space and pro- viding a destination spe- cific to each traveler along this route,” said Dawn Michelle Foster, director of the city’s Redevelopment Department. “To neigh- borhood residents, it’s your home; to TDOT, it’s a state highway; to visi- tors to Zoo Knoxville, The Muse, and Chilhowee Park, it’s an alternative to I-40; and it’s also a link for East Knoxville to our downtown, so this monument has an all-encompassing purpose of serving everyone.” That was the initial description of the new Magnolia Avenue street sign that is being erected PHOTOS BY MIKE STEELY. as you leave downtown Owners John MacLellan, Bill Finley and Larry Kelsay, along with neighborhood members, city public officials, and many other well- and enter East Knoxville, wishers. cut the ribbon outside Broadway Carpets in front of the new façade last Wednesday. at Jessamine Street. The large gateway sign with the By Mike Steely word “Magnolia” isn’t being [email protected] projects along North Broadway. well received by some East Garry Tener, chief operating Tener mentioned his compa- Knoxville residents, espe- officer of Broadway Carpets, ny’s thanks to the 4th and Gill cially in the Parkridge spoke at Wednesday’s ribbon neighborhood. Neighborhood, the Broadway cutting for the company’s ren- A petition, being promot- ovation of the exterior of the Corridor Task Force, the East ed by David Nix and other well-known business. Tennessee Design Center and residents, is being circu- The city’s Community the North Knoxville Business lated to change the word- Development Façade Project and Professional Association. ing. “We have talked to the helped with a contribution as Broadway Carpets is locat- council members and to part of a 2006 program that city planners,” Nix told The ed at 930 North Broadway. has seen $7.3 million going into Focus, adding, “I think the 150 projects. Rogero said the You can reach them at (865) petition is at at least 186 Broadway Carpets renovation 525-5511 or find them online Mayor Madeline Rogero joined Garry Tener and other speakers including signers.” and façade project is one of 22 at www.broadwaycarpets.com. Ashleigh Christian, membership chair of the Knoxville Chamber. Continue on page 4

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of balance, a brief loss of or down. Suddenly, after get- consciousness or fainting or ting married and having chil- sudden feeling of dizziness, dren, things began to change. Just Mad all of which could all contrib- It seemed as if I was always in In case you missed it, an long on anger. However, ute to a fall. Older people a hurry; I would stumble over article in the local paper most of us go about our may also have weaker mus- a pebble on the road, stumble the other day reported daily lives without much cles and stiffer joints, or may going up the stairs, and once that a study has declared reaction to outside events. Why do we fall? lose some of the feeling in I sprained both ankles going Tennessee the angriest We work, love, and play. One in four Americans their feet and legs. They’re out a door. The doctor said and most hateful state in Isn’t that what life is sup- aged 65 and over falls each also slower to react and may it was because I was “top- the USA. I know that some- posed to be about? year. Every 11 seconds an have difficulty concentrating heavy” (pregnant). Things times I grow more than a How in the world can older adult is treated in the on more than one thing as went back to normal during little peeved at things, a study determine what Emergency Room for a fall; they age. my middle-age, then, sudden- as do most folks, but state is the angriest? every 19 minutes an older Among older adults, the ly, I was elderly and it began the statement about our By Joe Rector Generalizations based adult dies from a fall. most common reasons for again. Only falling became beloved Volunteer State [email protected] on crime reports can be What startlingly statistics! accidentally falling or slip- little more serious. just might spark the fires made, but that still doesn’t But, why? ping include: wet or recent- So, be careful when walk- of anger with everyone who work in rating the entire cit- The natural aging process ly polished floors, such as in ing. Watch out for slippery lives here. izenry of a state. often places older adults at bathrooms, dim light, rugs or patches when it’s icy out or This study, titled 2019’s Most Tennessee also ranked 3rd in lust, an increased risk of having a carpets that are not proper- when it rains. Keep an eye out Sinful States in America, is flawed 10th in excesses and vice, 14th in fall. Falls are a common and ly secured, reaching for stor- for those colorful throw rugs from the start. How can a study of greed and jealousy, and 19th in lazi- often an overlooked cause age areas, such as cupboards, that are here and there in our 2019 be conducted before the year ness. Once again, I’d be interest- of injury in the elderly. There and stairs. Another common homes. Sometimes it’s helpful is only a couple of months old? ed in exactly how these rankings are three main reasons why cause of falls, particularly to use a cane. Don’t be afraid WalletHub conducted the study, and were determined. How is lust mea- By Ray Hill older people are more likely among older men, is falling to be careful of steps or slop- it not only claimed Tennessee is the sured? What are the targets of our [email protected] to have fall. These are: chron- from a ladder while carrying ing hills. Going up or down angriest and most hateful state but Tennessee jealousy? ic health conditions, such as out home maintenance work. them is quite a chore. Most also placed the state fifth in rank of Here’s a newsflash for those who heart disease, dementia and For people who have osteo- of all, don’t be afraid to cling the most sinful states overall. The sponsored and published this so- low blood pressure, which porosis (thinning and weaken- to someone’s hand. That is a study judged states on residents’ called research. We Tennesseans can cause dizziness impair- ing of the bones), falling can blessing in disguise. violation of the “seven deadly sins:” are neither amused nor impressed. ments, such as poor vision or be particularly dangerous as Thought for the day: Reflect anger, hatred, jealousy, excesses Passing judgement on a state is a muscle weakness. Illnesses there is more risk of a broken on your present blessings--of and vices, greed, lust, vanity, and frivolous act when the person(s) that can affect balance, such bone. which every man has many-- laziness. Each of those were further doing so never spend an extended as inflammation of the deli- When I was a youngster, I not on your past misfortunes, broken down. period of time there. My suggestion cate balance regulating parts “flew” everywhere, nothing of which all men have some. The fact is that this study rated is that those involved in study come of the ear. stopped me, and I very seldom Charles Dickens Tennessee Number One. Well, I sup- to Tennessee and meet the gener- Chronic health conditions, fell. In high school I flew up Send comments to rose- pose being in first place in some- al population…of cities, not prisons. such as those listed above, the stairs and skipped two or [email protected] or call 865- thing isn’t so bad, but what I wonder They might discover that this state can sometimes cause a loss three steps at a time, going up 748-4717. Thank you. is who this bunch is that sponsored has much more good than bad and the study. The company, located in that Tennessee is a good place to Washington, D.C., started in 2013 live. and has 50 employees. It’s a per- If those from WalletHub choose sonal finance website and offers free not to visit before degrading us, then credit scores and other finance tools. I’d suggest that all those in the state So, with that background, we can refrain from using any services of also see how this organization is the company or its parent compa- qualified to conduct such of survey, ny. At the same time, we gracious- right? I’m sure that these concerned ly suggest that any who dislike our individuals spent hours of time in state leave as soon as possible or the state. They laboriously studied forever avoid a visit here. Upon your the actions of large segments of the departure, we’ll offer our friendliest population before ranking the entire line, “Ya’ll come back now, ya hear,” state as such a terrible place. but don’t think for a minute that we Sure, Tennessee has plenty of mean it. If you’re out of sight, you’ll folks who are short on kindness and be out of mind. Hobo finds art in the park Hobo the Wonder Dog while hiking had an odd feeling of being watched. Along our trav- els we found some interest- ing art along the trail. We all have read or seen news coverage of elephants By Howard Baker, and apes who RN BSN paint. I have also heard of birds who make art. I believe the sounds of nature and the landscapes of our country are all forms of art. Walking in the mountains is just as rewarding as walking through a fine art gallery. The sounds of a bab- A tree watches Hobo the Wonder Dog bling stream along a mountain trail. just above his ear. Somewhere along Birds singing a cheerful call—a water- the Wilderness Road Trail. Cumber- fall in the distance completes the land Gap National Historical Park ensemble with a stillness that moves you. Nature is a never-ending pic- ture show—even without sight these to reach and too unstable to climb. moments in nature are beautiful. Who crafted these eyes looking at Even if you do not believe animals me—a woodpecker by chance? can purposely create art—or even by Hobo the Wonder Dog and I came accident; it is easy to see how ani- across this work of art somewhere mals complete the beauty around along the Wilderness Road Trail us. The Knoxville Zoo has also had in the Cumberland Gap National its animal artists participate during Historical Park. We promote good their “Art Gone Wild” events. I for dog etiquette when in the park and one believe animals are more cre- support the Seven Principles of ative than most give credit. “Leave No Trace”. Hobo and I want to Hobo the Wonder Dog and I came be able to hike the trails of our parks upon a totem pole of sorts possibly together and we want you to be able crafted by a woodpecker. We might to do the same. Hiking with your dog have missed this rustic work of art is not a right—it is a privilege. Please had we not been listening to the keep Fido on a leash no more than rapping—tapping—and tattooing of six feet in length. Dispose of your a woodpecker in the distance. The dog’s waste by burying at least six rainy weather caused the streams feet off the trail—and again “Leave to sing louder as frogs and toads No Trace”. begin their calls in the stiller waters. Respect our Parks and all the The feeling we were being watched many forms of life you will encoun- became stronger as we started down ter along the way. Take only pictures a trail less traveled. At first glance and leave only your footprints along I thought “no” that isn’t a tree look- the forest trails so, we can all enjoy ing back at me—then yes it was—with the many wonders and works of art two well defined eyes, complete with nature creates. nose and mouth. Too high for man March winds and windflowers March 11, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 The Last Years of

Lawrence D. Tyson Part Four Pages from the Past

By Ray Hill [email protected]

Lawrence Davis Tyson to leave behind his wife, had been elected to the Bettie, who stayed at their United States Senate to Washington home after represent Tennessee in a brief illness. Once back 1924. To get to the Senate, home, Tyson promoted the Tyson defeated a two- purchase of land for the term incumbent and a Great Smoky Mountains respected former justice National Park, which the

of the Tennessee Supreme senator considered “the TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Court. L. D. Tyson had won greatest opportunity for a Senator L. D. Tyson of Tennessee at his desk in Washington, D. C., circa 1927. the general election easily profitable investment to and settled comfortably Tennessee” by the federal in the Senate. One of and state governments. spouses, at least in terms disappoint his audience. the late president’s stroke, Tyson’s exhaustion is even Knoxville’s leading citizens, Noting the North Carolina of the Capitol’s social life. The former general was had been called in to treat more profound than it first Tyson and his wife Bettie legislature had appropriated The Tysons had the means perhaps the most popular Senator Tyson. appeared.” were quite wealthy and $2 million for the purchase to entertain on a large scale speaker in the state of Whatever ailment was On August 23, Mrs. Tyson lived in a sumptuous home of land, Tyson encouraged and they made the most of Tennessee, especially for troubling Senator Tyson said she “feared the worst” near downtown Knoxville. the Tennessee legislature to it. Mrs. Tyson hosted every patriotic occasions. A local was obviously quite serious. as the senator’s heart Congress had adjourned make its own appropriation woman from Tennessee reporter wrote the senator’s John D. Erwin, the Nashville was giving out. Senator March 4, 1926, but and quickly. Tyson said the attending the Daughters of speech was not only stirring, Tennessean’s Washington Tyson was listed in critical Senator Tyson remained project was not sectional in the American Revolution in but also “highly patriotic correspondent reported the condition. The next day, in Washington, D. C. to nature; quite the contrary, Washington in their home at and forceful.” Tyson senator was a “very sick Lawrence Davis Tyson died. tend to a few pressing the senator insisted the 1601 R Street. Mrs. Tyson thought the Declaration man”, but Tyson was not As Senator Tyson’s matters. The senator park would benefit the accompanied her husband of Independence was the believed to be in immediate condition worsened, it was was deeply interested in entire state. “There is no when the senator went to greatest document ever danger, according to a letter his colleague K. D. McKellar generating power from more beautiful sight in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania written, save but for two: the received from Mrs. Tyson. who remained in constant water and took a delegation America than Mt. LeConte to speak on the subject Bible and the Constitution Considering Dr. Phelps communication with the of Tennesseans to visit and others which would be of the Volunteer State of the United States. was a neurologist and Dr. family. Once Tyson had Secretary of Commerce incorporated in the park,” in a memorial address. In August of 1927, Dercum was a specialist in passed, McKellar made Herbert Hoover in his own Tyson insisted. Each state received the Senator Tyson set sail for strokes, it seems likely the the necessary funeral automobile. The state While Senator L. D. opportunity under the Paris, France to attend sixty-eight year old Tyson arrangements with St. legislature had created Tyson tended to his duties auspices of the Colonial the Interparliamentary may well have suffered a John’s Episcopal Church. a special committee to in Washington, Luke Lea, Dames of America, with the Union meeting, as well as stroke. Tyson had been McKellar issued a public explore the water-power owner of the Nashville exercises always held on a a meeting of the American moved from the hospital statement praising his question and Senator Tennessean, was dickering Sunday. Senator Tyson gave Legion. The Tysons to a private sanitarium run dead colleague. Senator Tyson had been especially for a newspaper in Memphis a recitation of Tennessee’s remained in Europe for two by Dr. Phelps. In her letter, McKellar said Tyson had active in promoting its and already had opened history and contributions months and their daughter, Mrs. Tyson confessed been “a distinct success in work and interests. The negotiations for purchasing to the war for America’s Isabella Gilpin sailed from she had been “somewhat everything he undertook” committee members were a daily newspaper in freedom from Great Britain. New York to join her parents uneasy recently about” during his lifetime. The duly impressed with Tyson’s Knoxville. The explanation “It has been said the sea for the remainder of their the senator’s heart. The Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle efforts on their behalf. They as to why Colonel Lea is the creator of history,” time abroad. Senator Tyson senator’s doctor insisted published an editorial returned to Tennessee full wanted another daily Tyson noted, “but the great made the keynote address he “have a complete and lauding Senator Tyson’s life. of praise for the junior newspaper in the East and visions of the world have for the American Legion absolute relaxation in The Leaf-Chronicle believed senator. West grand divisions of the come from the inlands.” meeting and it allowed bed.” Attended by two Lawrence Tyson’s life was Both Tyson and state was, “Lea will run for Senator Tyson went on to the former general to visit “wonderfully experienced an example of “what a poor Tennessee’s senior United the Senator against Tyson,” praise the heroes from with numerous men from nurses”, the senator was boy with courage, integrity States senator, Kenneth D. according to a report in the Tennessee during the Tennessee who had served made comfortable and and ability can do under McKellar, were concerned Knoxville News-Sentinel. Revolutionary War. under him during the World Mrs. Tyson claimed her adverse circumstances.” about delays on the part of The story in the News- While Congress had War. The full text of Senator husband’s “other organs are The Leaf-Chronicle summed the federal government to Sentinel credited Lea with a adjourned, Senator L. Tyson’s speech was carried in such perfect condition” up L. D. Tyson as “a man of issue the proper permits grand political design; Luke D. Tyson made the most in newspapers across and in the “absence of high big heart and clear brain.” for dam sites on the upper Lea intended to displace of the recess, being a Tennessee. Tyson landed blood pressure”, she fully Knoxville mayor James Tennessee River. McKellar Senator K. D. McKellar in highly popular speaker at in New York on October 25, expected him to recover. A. Fowler, although ill in and Tyson were increasingly 1928 with Governor Austin memorials, and especially 1927 after his triumphant Mrs. Tyson accepted the Fort Sanders hospital, frustrated by the lack Peay, then topple L. D. those occasions with a time in Europe and headed senator’s recovery would be noted Tyson had “a most of action by the federal Tyson in 1930. Governor military theme and was to Washington. a long process but she was agreeable personality” and government on the Muscle Peay had been experiencing frequently invited to make 1929 had been a difficult “leaving no stone unturned” “was a man of pronounced Shoals project; Tennessee’s extraordinary difficulty in a speech by local chapters year for L. D. Tyson. His and had summoned a ability.” senators were keenly passing his program inside of the American Legion. eighty-nine year old mother heart specialist “to look Senator Kenneth aware of just how much the legislature. The article Tyson traveled all over had taken seriously ill and the general over.” Mrs. McKellar led a delegation the project would benefit published in the News- Tennessee and one of the senator made ready Tyson concluded her letter, of fellow senators to the people of their state. Sentinel said the easiest the biggest events was to hurry from Washington writing, “Pray for him, all of attend Tyson’s funeral. “The development of the explanation “is to find out a Memorial Day address to Raleigh, North Carolina you.” McKellar’s assessment water powers of Tennessee, whether” a legislator was in Jackson, Tennessee. to be by her bedside. Mrs. Senator Tyson was of his late colleague was which are entirely within “for McKellar and Tyson or “The whole earth is strewn M. L. Tyson passed away forbidden visitors of any accurate; everything L. her borders, should not be Peay and Lea.” The News- with the wreck and ruin before her son could reach kind and was clearly D. Tyson sought to do, he dependent upon Muscle Sentinel did add a qualifier of people, of nations and her. not expected back in accomplished. Lawrence Shoals or the water powers at the end of the article, empires, whose downfalls The New Year dawned Washington when the Davis Tyson was a of any other state,” Tyson attributing the information were mostly due to and it was the last full year Senate convened at success in his every field argued. “While the federal to “old time politicians who inadequate preparedness of life for Lawrence D. Tyson. the end of August. On of endeavor, but the effort power commission may be may or may not know what or inadequate provisions The Tysons continued to August 6, the Tennessean sapped his strength. Finally, justified in holding up the they are talking about.” for national defense,” entertain in a series of reported Senator Tyson’s Lawrence D. Tyson was laid development of Cove Creek, Upon his return to Senator Tyson told a huge dinner parties for friends condition showed “some to rest beside his beloved it does not seem that it is Knoxville, Senator Tyson audience that covered the and families. The senator improvement.” By the end son in Old Gray Cemetery justified in holding up all opened an office on the lawn of the Madison County continued to press for flood of the month whatever and he rests there still. development in the valley third floor of the Callan Courthouse. “The peace control and his bill to help improvement there had of East Tennessee.” Building on Gay Street and order of society, in any disabled veterans. By the been evaporated. The Senator Tyson urged the and Church Avenue. nation, finally rests upon the summer of 1929, Senator Tennessean disclosed Tennessee state legislature Tyson proposed a special power of its armed forces.” L. D. Tyson was seriously Senator Tyson had suffered to adopt an official federal commission to be For Tyson’s arrival, virtually ailing. He quietly entered a a “nervous breakdown”, policy on water power, a appointed by the president everything in Madison hospital near Philadelphia which, at the time, could recommendation that had to study flooding conditions County came to a stop; accompanied by his wife. encompass any number of been echoed by Secretary of along the Mississippi River. businesses shuttered their Tennessee newspapers medical conditions. What Commerce Herbert Hoover Senator Tyson called on windows and locked their reported Tyson was ill, but was certain was Tyson was and Secretary Merrill of the President Coolidge to doors so everyone could the nature of his illness was suffering from complete federal power commission. act without delay in the hear the former general undisclosed and unknown. and utter exhaustion Tyson worried Tennessee’s hope the committee’s speak. Senator Tyson was What was known was the and troubled by a failing ability to develop cheap recommendations could be in Kingsport, Tennessee senator was under the heart. The Knoxville News- electricity for consumers ready by the next session of on the Fourth of July, personal care of renowned Sentinel reported the had been seriously delayed. Congress. which also happened to neurologist Dr. George senator’s condition had Senator Tyson did not Bettie Tyson, the senator’s be Tyson’s birthday. Tyson F. Phelps. Dr. Francis X. grown “worse” and Mrs. leave Washington until wife, was one of the more spoke at Dobyns-Bennett Dercum, who had treated Tyson explained, “The April 9, perhaps reluctant active Congressional High School and did not Woodrow Wilson following doctors find that General PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus March 11, 2019 Magnolia or Park City? Cont. from page 1 The Parkridge Preservation Alliance and the Chilhowee Neighborhood Association apparently support the “Welcome to Park City” petition. “Please sign the peti- tion and help convince the powers that be that when you see that sign, you are entering Historic Park City not Magnolia township/ city which it implies,” the Chilhowee group posted on Facebook. Social media supporters of the idea The proposed gateway sign to East Knoxville will have “Magnolia” as the wordage. Some East Knoxville residents feel the words should be “Welcome apparently include County to Park City” while others who reside in the neighborhoods like the “Magnolia” designation. A petition is underway by change advocates to get the Commissioner Evelyn Gill, city council to change the sign. Tanner Jessel, Andy Clyde and others. and the East Knoxville French Brewer and Douglas of the neighborhoods, in Erin Streeter posted Business and Professional Stuart McDaniel on page East Knoxville,” Sharp told Where Magnolia Avenue the following: “One of Association support the 128: ’We hope this book The Focus. the stranger aspects of “Magnolia” designation. will encourage residents of “There are also some got its name this project is the intend- Other neighborhoods in historic Park City, Mountain ideas to put up historic Yes, there are Magnolia trees here and there ed ’rebranding‘ of the old East Knoxville include View, and Burlington to markers or maybe have a along Magnolia Avenue and the new sign going up at town of Park City as simply Edgewood, Burlington, Five never again allow them- historic walking trail. The Magnolia and Jessamine Street is to bear that name. ’Magnolia.’ Despite efforts Points and Morning Side. selves to become lost, History Project and the Most people think the busy street was named for the by members of the commu- Of the term “Welcome neglected or abandoned. If City will be asking for com- blossoming trees. That isn’t the origin of the name. nity to make the City aware to Park City” McKenzie nothing else, may this book munity engagement soon,” George and Magnolia Brenner moved to East of the problematic nature told The Focus, “I’m not in remind everyone that Park she said. Knoxville shortly before the Civil War. They bought a of this name, first private- favor of that; let’s look at City is a truly historic com- “The city recognizes house atop a knoll along the street, a site now occu- ly, then a little more pub- putting a marker close to munity and should be cared the community’s desire to pied by Pellissippi State University. The expanded licly, the City has proved Parkridge.” for and treasured for future honor the history of the street took its name from George’s wife. intractable – stubbornly “East Knoxville is a generations,’” Gill said. area,” Sharp said. The Brenner family, as well as several early Knoxville refusing to consider the great place to live, let’s not “We never were involved simple change in a sign, not rebrand it,” she said. Knoxville Office of in the design of the marker,” residents, owned slaves. The Ramsey, Mabry, White, yet even completed, from East Knoxville’s county Neighborhoods Coordinator Nix wrote to Sharp, adding, Franklin, Blount and Sevier families owned slaves. ’Magnolia‘ to ’Park City.’” commissioner disagrees. Debbie Sharp said the first “This is not a few rebels Proponents of changing the wordage on the gate- But the campaign is late “My husband Michael and phase of the streetscape trying to cause a problem.” way sign from “Magnolia” to “Welcome to Park City” in coming following sever- I have lived in our beauti- project is going to be fin- Dawn Michelle Foster, charge that the “Magnolia” wordage recalls the slave- al years of plans and initial ful home more than 12 ished soon. She said that director of redevelop- holding and Confederate-supporting family that set- work on the streetscape year in the historic area she only recently heard of ment, said the gateway tled there. They contend that such designation for project by the city, which of Park City. We live one the change of opinions on monument and the word East Knoxville is not suitable. held numerous public block off of Magnolia Ave, the monument sign: “Up “Magnolia” is to recognize They also point out that Magnolia Avenue was origi- meetings on the issue with- not in a subdivision or com- until now I had not heard the business corridor there. nally an extension of a street then called Park Avenue. out anyone objecting to the munity called Magnolia. It that input.” “We’re not trying to proposed sign until early is unacceptable that City “The lettering has already rename that part of town,” Avenue is a state highway, Project to get on board. this year. is attempting to re-brand been ordered and is ready she said, explaining that the city had to get TDOT We’ve gone through numer- Tanner Jessel wrote this area and put up a to go up soon. Park City is the design of the monu- approval of the design. ous public input process- several city officials in marker to reflect a street not the name of the street. ment has been before the “We respect the history es and addressed many February. name versus the histor- There’s a concern about public for many months of the area and have sought issues brought before us,” “My group intends to ic and diverse Community confusing people with and, because Magnolia the Knoxville Historic she said. pursue this belief vigorous- in East Knoxville,” County Park City. Park City is not ly. I am curious to know how Commissioner Evelyn Gill the name of the street nor you all argued to the State told The Focus. is it the name of a neigh- that ’Magnolia‘ is associ- “I am going to quote you borhood in the area. 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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TIME BACK TO STATE: Fulton uses big third quarter to hold off Johnson Co. 90-76 in TSSAA State Basketball sectional Tournament By Bill Howard Schedule in the third period as the dif- away. In the first half of the boys’ ference. “Without a doubt,” said (Local teams) Class AA sectional game at “I think we did a little bit Horns’ coach Austin Atwood AT MTSU in Fulton High School’s Jody better job defensively there of how the two techni- Murfreesboro Wright Arena Mar. 4, Fulton in the third quarter,” Wright cals influenced the game. All Times CDT and Johnson Co. battled to said. “We made a few stops. “My guys gotta be smart- a 35-35 tie. The game had Scoring wasn’t a problem er. You’re playing at Jody WEDNESDAY every indication of being a for us. Getting consistent Wright’s place, he’s gonna nailbiter at the end. stops, that was an issue.” get the call and he deserves QUARTERFINALS The third quarter told a Fulton led 22-21 after to get it. He did a great job Class AA different story. one, as the teams traded for 30-something years. We 11:30 – Fulton Over a two-minute span baskets in a fast-paced knew coming in we were (26-4) vs. Memphis late in the period, the Fal- start. Johnson Co.’s Blake gonna have to play a perfect Mitchell (22-10) cons (26-4) scored 12 Atwood got 10 of his game- game. We couldn’t rebound 1:15 – Austin-East straight points, extending high 35 in the period. well. They’re very athletic.” (24-5) vs. Memphis a four-point lead to 16. The Atwood hit six threes for In the fourth, Deshawn Wooddale (30-4) period ended with Fulton up the game and was fouled Page’s layup capped an 8-0 63-48, and the game was on two others, converting all Falcon run that put the lead CLASS AAA never again in doubt. six free throws.. at 23 with 3:52 left. John- 6 – Bearden (29-5) The 90-76 win advanc- The scoring cooled in the son Co. (26-7) cut it to 10 vs. Franklin (28-6) es Fulton to the State Tour- second and the half ended on a 19-6 run before Fulton nament in Murfreesboro, knotted at 35. closed it out. FRIDAY where they’ll play Mitchell “We weren’t playing Page, who missed nine High School (out of Mem- our game, we got out of free throws, led the Fal- SEMIFINALS phis) on Mar. 13. our game a little bit,” said cons with 24 points. Lacey, CLASS AA “A good win overall, Fulton point-guard Edward who hit all four technical Fulton plays at 10, if it they’re all tough this time of Lacey. “We weren’t play- free throws, added 22 and wins quarterfinal game year,” said Falcons’ coach ing defense hard enough. Tommy Sweat chipped in PHOTO BY NICOLE COONEY / FULCOM Austin-East plays Jody Wright. “We knew how A halftime we knew we 12. Gavin Reece scored 19 Fulton junior guard Edward Lacy gets way up in the air at 11:30, if it wins good they were offensive- had to come out and play for the Longhorns and Zach against Johnson County in the Falcons’ 90-76 Class AA quarterfinal game ly. We weren’t at our best defense.” Eller got 12. sectional win March 4 at Fulton. tonight defensively but I The Falcons did just “If he (Page) makes his CLASS AAA give them a lot of credit.” that in the third, limiting free throws he’d have had If the Falcons get by Mitch- happy still being alive play- Bearden plays at 1:15, if Four of those 12 straight the Longhorns to only 13 40,” Wright said facetious- ell, they’ll play the winner of ing. You gotta play three it wins quarterfinal game points came as a result of points, while scoring 28 of ly. “We felt like we had an The Howard School vs. East solid basketball games in two technical fouls called their own. Fulton jumped to advantage in the post and Nashville Magnet School in a row. You got to have a SATURDAY on the Longhorns’ Michael an eight-point lead to start we were going inside to the semis on Friday, Mar. little luck, you got to play Oxentine, over a 33-second the quarter, but the Long- Page, but you don’t want 15. The championship well. There aren’t any off 1 – Class AA interval. The second tech horns fought back to within to have to score 90 points game is the next day. nights. We’ve got to go down championship game led to Oxentine’s ejection. four. With 2:24 left in the to win. I’m disappointed in “You’re glad to be going there and play three good 3:30 – Class AAA Wright credited his period, Oxentine got his first the fact that we gave up 76 back, you got that oppor- games.” championship game squad’s improved defense tech, and Fulton then pulled points.” tunity,” said Wright. “Just 6 – Class A championship game A-E looks forward to ‘huge challenge’ with Wooddale By Steve Williams choosing the Ducks. appearance since 2008. state unless both teams advance guards were one of their best of “We have a huge challenge “It’s somebody we’ll enjoy play- to Saturday’s 1 o’clock champion- the whole season and they’ve The tournament draw wasn’t with Wooddale,” said Austin-East ing,” added the A-E coach. “It’s ship game. had a lot of good moments. But kind to Austin-East. Coach Marcus Stanton after a a tough matchup with a really “I think we can compete with they pushed themselves to the The Roadrunners drew Mem- practice session last week. “He good team and we’re hoping that anybody, I really do,” said Stan- limit.” phis Wooddale for their quar- shoots the ball really well. brings out the best in us. And I ton, who saw his team post a A-E built a 12-point lead over terfinal opponent in this week’s “They also have really good believe it will.” 66-61 win at Greeneville in the the Greene Devils, but the home TSSAA Class AA state basketball guards, a lot of good players. If A-E wins its quarterfinal sectional round March 4. team never quit and cut the defi- tournament in Murfreesboro. They’re a fast team. They shoot game, the Roadrunners would “It was a really good game and cit to four in the fourth period. Wooddale (31-4) is led by Uni- a lot of threes.” play the Brainerd versus Pearl the first sectional game we had “The game was kind of getting versity of Oregon signee Chan- The two teams will square Cohn winner in Friday’s semifi- played in quite a while.” away from them, but they fought dler Lawson, a 6-8, 205-pound- off Wednesday at 1:15 (CDT) at nals at 11:30. Stanton praised the “defensive back,” recalled Stanton. “They er who is averaging 23 points, MTSU’s Murphy Center. Stanton said the Class AA tour- efforts” from his guards and said have a good group of kids who 13 rebounds and close to three Stanton is looking forward ney field is loaded full of tough 6-3 senior power forward Dereke can shoot the ball really well.” blocked shots per game. He to the challenge, especially teams. Rival Fulton also is in the Upton carried the scoring load Upton led A-E with 23 points, also received offers from Ole since the Roadrunners will be field but in the opposite brack- particularly in the early going. Miss, Baylor and Florida before making their first state tourney et and would not play A-E at the “The defensive efforts of our Continued on page 4

PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGENear C2 perfect shooting sparksThe Knoxville F ocusWebb to first state Marchcrown 11, 2019 By Steve Williams I wouldn’t trade the mem- The Webb School Spar- ories, the lessons, or the tans were close to perfec- experiences we had for tion in the opening eight anything.” minutes of their 75-40 Divi- Yaubryon Chambers, sion II Class A title win over 6-1 senior center, powered Tipton-Rosemark Academy PCA (22-7) with 16 points, March 2, connecting on 11 10 rebounds and three of 13 field goal attempts blocked shots. and 6 of 7 from behind the CAK (26-6) had a cold arc at Lipscomb Universi- shooting performance, con- ty’s Allen Arena in Nash- necting on only 23.7 per- ville. cent from the field, includ- The sizzling start carried ing 1 of 8 from 3-point over from its semifinal win range. Hannah Carroll (nine and gave Webb a 29-18 points) and Kennedy Smith first period lead. The Spar- (eight) were its top scorers. tans finished the game 27 An ailing Claire Brock, a for 44 from the field (61.4 senior standout for CAK, percent). played in the semifinals “It was a great time to and finals but her produc- do it,” said Coach Ricky tion was limited. Norris, whose team ended “Our season was nothing its banner season with a short of amazing,” added 30-6 record. Coach Williams. “Each of “We obviously came PHOTO BY KATRINA WIENS / K. WIENS PHOTOGRAPHY the young ladies in our pro- close last year, losing to gram worked together and Grace in the finals. Our Webb School celebrates its first-ever TSSAA state boys basketball championship March 2 on the hardwood at Lipscomb competed at the top level guys worked hard all year University in Nashville, where the hot-shooting Spartans scorched Tipton-Rosemark Academy 75-40 in the Division II day in and day out. and committed to becom- Class A finals. “Many doubted our abil- ing better players. It is fun ity to compete at the top to see them have success. Tariq Daughton totaled intermission. both the semi’s and finals,” Providence Christian level (much less a state It is pretty cool being a part 14 points, making 6 of 7 “We rebounded very well added Coach Norris. “All Academy defeated the CAK championship) but our of winning the school’s from the field. Emory Lanier against TRA,” said Norris. our guys worked hard in girls 41-29 in the Division II girls wanted to tell a differ- first state championship in contributed five assists. “We had to keep them off practice and it showed up Class A finals. ent story. They were able boys’ basketball.” “We obviously shot the the glass. We also switched on the court for all 10 play- “While the final score to write a story that will be Luke Burnett tallied a ball well, but it was a prod- to a matchup zone in the ers.” may not have been what remembered by many at game-high 25 points in the uct of playing unselfishly,” second half and really we hoped for, it definitely CAK. Our season was more finals, making 8 of 11 from said Coach Norris. “It is limited their drives and SILVER FOR CAK: First- does not define our season than wins and losses; it was the field. how our guys have played their second chances on year Lady Warriors Coach in its entirety,” said Wil- about family and leader- Tourney MVP Uriah all year. When we move the offense.” Abby Williams called Chris- liams. “The state tourna- ship. I am beyond blessed Powers scored 19, going 6 ball, we are typically pretty The championship win tian Academy of Knoxville’s ment allowed our team, to be their coach and watch of 10 from the field and 5 of strong on offense.” was a total team effort. first trip to the TSSAA state families and community to them carry themselves with 5 at the free throw line, plus With a 45-30 halftime “It was fun to see our tourney since 2013 and experience an environment dignity and pride for CAK.” recorded eight rebounds lead, the Spartans held the second team guys get to the program’s first time to where the best in the state and five assists. Rebels to 10 points after play significant minutes in reach the finals “exciting.” have a chance to compete. Lady Lions open season Veteran Bulldogs must ‘play together’ to be successful at home against Catholic By Ken Lay and Morristown West beat midfielder); Carter Turner By Ken Lay TKA has won games in bunches over For the last two seasons, Maryville in a scrimmage. (junior, forward); Sam Pat- the last three seasons and the Lady Bearden High School’s “We have experience terson (senior, midfielder); SEYMOUR --- The King’s Academy Soft- Lions have emerged victorious against boys soccer team has com- and we’re talented but Cole Turner (sophomore, ball team has played in the Division II-A some of East Tennessee’s top teams; peted in District 2-AAA. the challenge for me is to defender) and Sharif Aly State Championship Softball Game for teams that usually join them at Spring Before that, the Bulldogs make a team out of them. (sophomore, forward). the last three seasons and the Lady Fling on a regular basis. were in the ultracompeti- The 2016 team (which won Bearden’s strength will Lions have won back- “We play top teams tive District 4-AAA with the the state championship) be experience, particularly to-back champion- “Everybody is aware of every year,” Weekly likes of Farragut, Maryville wasn’t the most talented on defense. ships in Murfreesboro. us and everybody’s aware said. and Hardin Valley Academy. team. That team worked “We’ll start nine seniors They’ll begin their Teams such as West and Bearden have extremely hard. I’ve chal- this year and they all start- quest for a third of what we’ve done. We Gibbs, Halls, defend- both changed leagues and lenged the boys and I’ve ed as juniors and they sur- straight state title embrace the fact that we’re ing Class AAA State the Bulldogs haven’t lost told them that in order to prised a few people,” Rad- when they open their going to get everybody’s Champion Powell and a conference game since get where we want to go, cliffe said. “Our back line is 2019 campaign other top squads are moving. that we’re going to have all seniors, so if we give up tonight (March 11) best game and we know regulars on TKA’s Bearden made it to the to do it together. We have goals, I’m going to be mad. when they host Cath- what can happen if we schedule and that’s by Class AAA State Tourna- experience and we have a “These kids have all olic High School at 6 design. Weekly knows ment in 2018 with a young lot of individual talent, but played together and they all p.m. play the way we’re capable that that caliber of but experienced side. But we have to come together know each other. We’ll start King’s went 33-5 in every night.” competition can only past results don’t guaran- and that’s the challenge nine seniors and that’s a 2018 en route to win- -Coach Mark Weekly make the Lady Lions tee anything for Bearden, for the boys. I’ve told them good problem to have. But ning it all at the Mid- better. which has a target on its not to let the season get by it’s also a bad problem to state in May and they return a solid Key players for The King’s Acade- back as always. them.” have because after the nucleus of players. my include: Maddie Webber (a senior “I just want our boys Bearden has a bevy a season’s over, they’ll going “We have girls who have played in first baseman and outfielder who has to have a memorable talented returners includ- to be out of here.” three state championship games. We signed with the University of Tennessee); season,” said fifth-year ing: Collin Lewis (senior Radcliffe said that the were runner-up in 2016 and then we won Haydyn Jenkins (a senior shortstop who head coach Ryan Radcliffe, midfielder and all-state program must continue to back-to-back in 2017 and 2018,” Lady has signed with Charleston Southern); who has won a State Cham- performer in 2018); Caleb develop depth as he has Lions coach Mark Weekly said. “We have Regan Weekly (a senior second baseman pionship as both a player Wilkins (a senior forward a talented crop of fresh- four seniors and they’re all committed to who has signed with Dartmouth); Kate- and a coach. who is one of the coun- men and sophomores. He’s play college softball.” lyn Norris (a senior center fielder who Normally, Bearden has ty’s top strikers); Holden excited about the future While the ultimate goal is to claim has also signed with Charleston South- expectations to end the Gresecke (a junior goal- but he’s hoping that some another state title, Weekly and TKA don’t ern); Kaylan Cole (a junior pitcher and season in Murfreesboro at keeper, who is one of two of the newcomers should take anything for granted and the coach utility player who went 25-3 last year in the Spring Fling, and the netminders to see time look to contribute now. said that his squad embraces every chal- the circle and has committed to play for Bulldogs definitely have between the goalposts “We have some talent- lenge. The Lady Lions don’t feel like they the Lady Vols); Kailee King (junior, first the talent and experience last season); Jonathan ed freshmen and sopho- play with a target on their backs. baseman); Sarah Webb (junior, outfield- to make another deep post- Diaz (a sophomore, who mores and it’s just a matter “We don’t look at it that way,” Weekly er); Ashley Bowes (junior, utility player/ season run, but Radcliffe also saw time in the net last of which ones can help me said. “We embrace it. We embrace every designated player); Blayne King (sopho- isn’t about to take anything season); Jonathan Meystrik now,” Radcliffe said. challenge and every opportunity. more, catcher/third baseman); Madison for granted. (senior, forward); Everett The Bulldogs open their “Everybody is aware of us and every- Croegaert (sophomore, pitcher) and K.J. “We have to win our dis- Hauser (senior, defend- 2019 campaign Tues- body’s aware of what we’ve done. We Ammons (freshman, third baseman). trict first and it’s not going er); Asiimwe Ironside day night at home against embrace the fact that we’re going to get When the Lady Lions take the field to be the easy run that it’s (senior, defender); Tanner Gatlinburg-Pittman. everybody’s best game and we know tonight against the Lady Irish tonight, been before,” Radcliffe Whited (senior, defender); Kickoff is slated for 7 what can happen if we play the way we’re they’ll look to build on a 42-game home said. “West is blowing by Trey Kelly (senior, defend- p.m. capable every night.” winning streak. people in their scrimmages er); Finn Harris (senior,

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I wouldn’t trade the mem- ories, the lessons, or the experiences we had for ‘I hope it’s not over,’ says Parrott of anything.” Yaubryon Chambers, 6-1 senior center, powered PCA (22-7) with 16 points, Bearden’s three-year run 10 rebounds and three By Steve Williams blocked shots. medley came in fourth. attention to detail to the very unbelievable heart-breaking CAK (26-6) had a cold Senior players on In girls’ state indoor end,” he said after the 84-74 losses. Powell’s girls basket- shooting performance, con-Bearden’s boys basketball action, West’s Caroline win over the Patriots. “Our ball team, coached by Clay necting on only 23.7 per-team have put together Lewis and Mary Austin Slate kids played them close both Young, had a five-point lead cent from the field, includ-won-loss records of 22-10 finished second and third, times in regular season and with two seconds left in reg- ing 1 of 8 from 3-pointin 2017, 38-2 in 2018 and respectively, in the high came up short, but they did ulation in the TSSAA state range. Hannah Carroll (nine29-5 this season in their jump. a magnificent job believing tournament, but ended up points) and Kennedy Smithoutstanding three-year run Blake Blakemore of Aus- and trusting in one another losing to Memphis Craig- (eight) were its top scorers.that continues with their tin-East placed third in the and executing until the very mont 57-54 in overtime. An ailing Claire Brock, athird straight trip to the 200 dash and Webb’s Jas- end in the championship After Jessica Jackson senior standout for CAK,TSSAA state tournament mine Jefferson was third in game. Every player made scored inside with two sec- played in the semifinalsthis week. That’s a total of the 400. West’s Janie Hol- significant plays throughout onds to go to cut Powell’s and finals but her produc-89 wins and 17 losses. PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS ecek took fifth in the 400. the game to give our team tion was limited. It’s been a great ride Callie Tucker of Catholic an opportunity at the end.” lead to 52-49, Craigmont “Our season was nothinghasn’t it, Coach? The mood on the Bearden sidelines looks tense as Coach came in fourth in the 2-mile Carter defeated Scott quickly called timeout. On short of amazing,” added “Yeah, I hope it’s not Jeremy Parrott (kneeling), team members and fans look on run. High 69-49 in the Region the ensuing in-bounds play, Coach Williams. “Each ofover,” answered Jeremy Par- in the Bulldogs’ Class AAA sectional battle against visiting Webb had a second place 2-AA quarterfinals before Powell figured a long pass the young ladies in our pro-rott after the Bulldogs’ sec- Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett March 2. The Bulldogs trailed showing in the distance being eliminated by Austin- down court would be enough gram worked together andtional win over Dobyns-Ben- by one after three periods, but pulled out a 46-40 win. medley. East 58-41 in the semifi- to run out the remaining competed at the top levelnett last week. starters Ques Glover, Trent took top honors at the state (Last week’s edition of nals. The Hornets posted a time of 1.5 seconds on the day in and day out. Roman Robinson, one of Stephney, Drew Pember, in the high jump event with The Focus featured the 22-11 overall record. clock, but Powell’s Caitlin “Many doubted our abil-the team’s senior starters, Roman Robinson and a meet record mark of 2.05 top individual finishers in NATIONAL HONORS: Hollifield never touched the ity to compete at the topsaid: “D-B was another team Shamarcus Brown. Other meters. Shaquille Howell of the state meet for Hardin Bearden’s dance team took in-bounds pass and the ball level (much less a statein our way. We handled busi- seniors are captain Kordell Farragut was fifth. Valley Academy, which took first place for the second went out of bounds. Holli- championship) but ourness and we’re back to state Kah, Preston Ruth and Other local standouts who second place in the boys’ year in a row in the Medium field said she felt like she girls wanted to tell a differ-like we wanted to be since Keiansay Williams. placed in the Top 5 includ- and girls’ team standings) Varsity Pom competition at had been tripped on the ent story. They were ablethe beginning of the season. STATE INDOOR TRACK: Jake ed CAK’s Josh Whitaker, GOOD START: Spencer the Universal Dance Associ- play. to write a story that will be “Winning the state cham- Renfree of Knoxville Catholic who was second in the pole Beaty’s first season as head ation’s national team cham- No time ran off the clock remembered by many atpionship has been our goal was a double winner in this vault. Catholic’s John Rent- basketball coach at Carter pionships at Orlando in Feb- and the ball was brought CAK. Our season was moresince our sophomore year, year’s meet. enbach was third and CAK’s produced a District 3-AA ruary. back to be put in play under than wins and losses; it wasever since Coach Parrott The Notre Dame signee Luke Etherton fifth. tournament championship. The BHS team also made Craigmont’s basket. Whitney about family and leader-came to Bearden,” added won the 1-mile run in Kiyontae Warren of Aus- “First, I have to give praise history by winning the Large Price then hit a long 3-point ship. I am beyond blessedRobinson. “We told him we 4:11.09, edging Centen- tin-East had the third fastest to my Lord and Savior for Varsity Game Day category shot to force overtime. to be their coach and watchwanted to win the gold ball.” nial’s Davis Bove, who time in the 200-meter dash, blessing me to be a part which was new to the com- them carry themselves with A sophomore laden was clocked in 4:11.83 at while Farragut’s Evan Mcfer- of this great community, petition. Cheron Brown and Holli- dignity and pride for CAK.” Bearden team lost to Inde- Vanderbilt’s indoor facility in ran was fifth. school and young men,” said Farragut High’s dance field, who had a game-high pendence in the state Nashville Feb. 23. Bearden’s A-E’s Jazine Pelcher Beaty before addressing the team also competed in the 24 points, matched two quarterfinals in 2017. Preston Ruth came in fifth placed fourth in the 60 Hornets’ title win over Union UDA event and repeated as free throws in OT to keep Last season, the Bulldogs place in the event. dash. TJ Shaw of South- County. national champions in Small the game tied. Then Alyson advanced to the semifinals Renfree also finished first Doyle was fourth in the 60 “I think the key to that Varsity Jazz. Brooks drilled a 3-pointer at but lost to Memphis East. in the 800 run in a time of hurdles. game was our continued PREPS OF THE PAST: Fif- the buzzer to give Craigmont Seniors on the current 1:52.55. Farragut’s 4x400 relay work each and every day teen years ago on March the wild win. Bearden roster include Halls’Ethan Campbell also ran third and its distance to develop toughness and 12, 2004 – Talk about New baseball coach inherits Battle-tested Bearden returns for another state title shot young squad at TKA By Steve Williams But Bearden’s pressure defense would By Ken Lay freshman and three eighth Academy of Knoxville). soon destroy the Indians’ upset bid as the SEYMOUR --- When The graders,” Turner said. “I “We’ve got the support. The third time’s the charm. Fans of Bulldogs (29-5) notched their 17th win in King’s Academy takes the don’t know their positions We just need to spark Bearden High’s basketball team hope a row. And after the game, Coach Jeremy field for its season opener yet.” some interest in baseball that old idiom holds true as the Bulldogs Parrott put out a reminder. tonight (March 11) at Still, he’s happy to be and get some more num- make their third straight trip to the TSSAA “Our schedule has been tough,” he Gatlinburg-Pittman, new with the Lions. bers,” Turner said. “Marc state tournament this week. said. “We haven’t been in too many pre- head coach Mitchell Turner “My kids are working has been really support- But in two of Bearden’s last three dicaments that we haven’t already seen.” will learn plenty about his hard and they understand ive. He’s a state champion- games on the tournament trail, close bat- After Browder’s bomb set off the pro- team. that just because I came ship coach and he’s been a tles have caused some alarm, rather than verbial alarm, Bearden responded with a Turner moved to TKA from a successful pro- big help. Dayna Carter has reflect a lucky charm. game-deciding seven-point flurry, capped after a successful tenure gram, I’m not going to be been a big help too.” Maryville dug its way out of a deep hole by a 3-point shot from the corner by Ques at Grace Christian Acade- able to snap my fingers Turner also noted that to tie Bearden in the fourth period before Glover and then a steal and layup by the my and he inherits a roster and change this thing over- the school has approved finally falling in the Region 2-AAA semifi- talented point guard that gave the Bull- with just 12 players for the night,” Turner said. “They a major renovation for the nals at Oak Ridge. Then in a nerve-rack- dogs a six-point lead with 3:14 remaining. Lions. know that it takes time.” baseball complex. Work ing 46-40 sectional victory last week at Marae Foreman, Dobyns-Bennett’s He’s basically rebuilding Turner knows that he has will proceed after the 2019 Bearden, Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett’s diminutive guard, managed to score a a program from scratch as the support of the school’s season. patient and deliberate strategy gave the layup over 6-10 Drew Pember to reduce eight potential returning president, Matt Mercer, Key returners for the Indians the lead with 25 seconds left in the deficit to four at 2:20, but Bearden starters left the program. who is a former head bas- Lions include: Braden the third period. then turned in perhaps the best play “When I got here, I ketball coach at Fulton Joslin (senior); Dylan Hardin Bearden fans squirmed when Shamar- down the stretch when Glover found thought I was going to get (girls) and with Central (junior); Nathan Hoffman cus Brown missed both of his free throws, Pember open underneath and fired a eight returning starters and Grace Christian. The (sophomore); Noah Con- leaving D-B up by one at the end of the pass to the UT signee for a slam dunk that transferred and left former Powell High assis- natser (sophomore); Ridge period. A 3-point shot by 6-7 junior Char- with 1:40 to go. the school for one reason tant changed the fortunes Dickert (sophomore) and lie Browder restored the visitors’ margin Foreman followed with a jumper, but or another, so I have 12 for the Lady Falcons, the Jake Tipton (freshman). to one midway through the final period. Continued on page 4 players,” Turner said. “But Bobcats and the Rams. Newcomers are: David I will tell you that this team “If it weren’t for Matt Stinnett (sophomore); Juan has worked as hard or Mercer, I wouldn’t be coach- Valle (sophomore); Zeke harder than any team I’ve ing baseball anywhere this Connatser (eighth grader); OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY - REDUCED PRICE! ever coached. spring,” Turner said. “He Riley Webber (eighth “We’re having fun and told me that he was look- grader) and Garrett Weekly our motto is ‘Get better ing to build something and (eighth grader). each day.’ We’re just trying asked me if I wanted to to get better every day. take this journey with him.” Tanner Fee reunites with We’re working hard and Turner took the offer Turner: Former Grace pitch- we’re having fun.” and he’s also received ing standout Tanner Fee is Preparing a team in three support from the school’s a volunteer assistant coach weeks is a tall order for other coaches, including for the Lions. Together, he 7711 Verona Lane, Powell Clean Brick Ranch on quite Open House 2 - 4 p.m. any coach. But inclement head softball coach Marc and Turner won a Class A cul-de-sac in desirable Powell Sunday, March 17th weather really limited pre- Weekly and his new assis- State Championship with Contact Lee Shane community, this home has had REDUCED $182,900.00 season workouts. tant, Dayna Carter (a state the Rams. many upgrades. Tuscany Gar- “We’ve had these kids for championship head coach 865-722-0411 dens Subdivision three weeks and if you want at Seymour and Christian to know what our weather’s been like, take all the rain in Knoxville and add some snow to that,” Turner said. 865-980-8830 The Lions will open their 2022 W Broadway Avenue, 2019 season against the Maryville, TN 37801 Highlanders today at 6 p.m. Selling your home I have this great list- GIVE ME A CALL but Turner isn’t sure what soon and wish to ing package that is AND LET’S CHAT. his opening-day lineup is feature your home on designed to get your going to look like. TV? Looking to buy home SOLD and Contact Karen Terry “I have 12 players. I and want to utilize the more return on your only have one senior, one newest method of real investment (your at 865-789-2180 junior, six sophomores, one estate search? home). or 865-980-8830. PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus March 11, 2019 It’s really good to see A-E and Brainerd make it to state When I walked into Clif- thing for a sports writer 2018-19 seasons. unprecedented action, including students, teach- made it.’ And they are actu- ford Ross Gymnasium at to say to a coach, I don’t Appeals by the two TSSAA Executive Director ers, office personnel and ally happy. And it’s a good Austin-East High School last really know. But I know schools in February were Bernard Childress applaud- coaches in other sports. thing to see.” Wednes- what Coach Stanton and his denied, but for the first ed both schools and said: “This time last year our Was what happened day after- team has been through for time ever, the TSSAA Board “The administration of both season was over,” said last season a motivational n o o n , over a year, and I was happy of Control allowed the two schools has given every Coach Stanton last week. factor this season for the boys bas- they had come full circle. schools an opportunity TSSAA member school a “We had no games to look Roadrunners? ketball The Roadrunners, who to make positive chang- blueprint to follow when it forward to and no chance “I think it’s something h e a d were banned from post- es in their programs for a comes to turning a negative of going to the state … All of that’s in the back of their By Steve c o a c h season play last year, are chance to have their penal- situation into a positive. these kids, except for three mind,” said Stanton. “They Williams M a r c u s going back to the state ties removed at a follow-up “They did more than of them, was on that team. know what happened. But S t an to n tournament this year. And hearing. change their basketball Now you got a group of kids this has always been a was finishing up a practice to get there, they had to do Last August, administra- programs. They are making who know what it feels like group of kids that wanted session. more than win their section- tors and coaches from A-E a difference in their com- to have their season taken to achieve a lot. I won’t just He didn’t see me enter al game at Greeneville last and Brainerd presented the munities. We cannot say away, to lose a season over say that the reason that the gym at first, as he was week. Board many sportsman- enough wonderful things something that’s just silly they are fighting so hard observing a drill on the far For those who don’t know ship initiatives and posi- about their efforts.” and makes no sense.” is because of what hap- end of the court and get- the background of this tive changes the schools Both Austin-East and On a positive note, Stan- pened last year. I think this ting his players ready to run story, let’s rewind the tape had implemented since the Brainerd basketball teams ton said that incident did is a group of kids that wants sprints. When he did spot to January 2018 … incident. held sportsmanship clinics group people together at something. They want to be me a few moments later, Austin-East and Chatta- The Board of Control in their communities last A-E. special and they are playing he flashed a big smile and nooga Brainerd had been voted to approve the second summer and traveled to “It just galvanized the to be special.” made me feel welcome. sanctioned by the TSSAA appeals made by the two each other’s city to assist whole school and everybody Brainerd also won its sec- As he walked over, I after their game at Brainerd schools and remove both each other. was trying to get something tional game and will play in wanted to give him a hug – was stopped when report- the probation and restric- A-E also started doing good accomplished out of this week’s state tourna- I was that happy for him and edly a “brawl” broke out on tive probation placed on community service at the it,” he said. ment. In fact, A-E and Brain- his team because of their the court. There also were their basketball programs. Love Kitchen, which is just “The kids were so positive erd would play each other in sectional win – but I shook reports that fans came on This action meant the two down the road from its through the whole thing. Friday’s semifinals, if both his hand instead. the floor and made the situ- schools would be allowed campus, and has contin- ‘Hey, don’t worry about it. win their quarterfinal games I am so happy for you and ation worse. to participate in postseason ued that relationship. Many We’ll be back.’ And it was Wednesday. your team I told Coach Stan- Both teams originally tournament play in 2018- others at the school have good to hear that, like now Both teams have made it ton right off the bat. Wheth- were banned from tourney 19. joined the boys’ basket- hearing those same kids full circle and more. Good er that was a professional play for the 2017-18 and Following the Board’s ball team in that endeavor, say, ‘Hey Coach, We finally for them! A-E looks forward to ‘huge challenge’ with Wooddale

Cont. from page 1 second half. “It was getting scary at eight rebounds and six that time,” he said. assists. “He did some great passing on the post. Early FANS PRAISED: Stanton in the game he was the only said the gym at Greenev- offense we had.” ille was packed, “but their Senior shooting guard fans were great sportsmen. Ronny Pierson had 21 After the game was over, points and four assists. they cheered for our play- Kajuan Bullard, a 6-4 ers. They came out and senior, also was among shook their hands. top scorers for A-E, which “It was the type of envi- improved to 24-5. ronment you want to be in, Coach Stanton said Pier- where the fans appreciate son hit four clutch free good basketball by both throws and junior guard teams and they appreci- PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS LaRon Dixon a pair in the ate the effort that the kids Austin-East Coach Marcus Stanton talks to his players as they get ready to run sprints at the end of a practice session last two minutes, after the are giving ... It was like, ‘We last week. The Roadrunners are one of three Knox County basketball teams that qualified for this week’s TSSAA Divi- team had missed seven appreciate what you all did sion I state boys tournament in Murfreesboro. Once a state regular, A-E will be making its first state appearance since straight earlier in the and congratulations.’” 2008. Bearden and Fulton also will be playing in the state at MTSU’s Murphy Center, starting Wednesday. Battle-tested Bearden returns Thank you, for another state title shot Continued from page 3 Admiral Schofield the Indians could get no closer than By Alex Norman four points as Bearden hit eight of eight increased his stats, while His career high 30 points clutch free throws the rest of the way – Back in 2015, Tennes- becoming a key player off and dagger three pointer the first two by Roman Robinson and the see’s men’s basketball pro- the bench, and an SEC led the Vols to a win over last six by Glover. gram was in shambles. sixth man of the year can- top-ranked Gonzaga back “We wanted to compete and give our- They had just completed didate. In both seasons, in December. In January selves a chance,” said D-B Coach Chris a mediocre 16-16 season, the Vols went a combined it was a three pointer in Poore, who saw his team lose 70-44 at including a putrid 7-11 31-35, finishing no higher the corner from Schofield Bearden in last year’s sectional game. mark in SEC play. than ninth in the SEC. that sealed the deal at “The plan was to take great shots,” Their head coach, Donnie But a transformation was Florida, and set off a rau- added Poore. “If that shot came within Tyndall was fired after only happening not only for Ten- cous orange celebration in five seconds, so be it. If that shot came one season due to NCAA nessee men’s basketball, Gainesville. His stepping within a minute, so be it. We didn’t care violations that were com- but for Schofield as well. up and taking a charge at when it came; we just wanted it to be a mitted during his time at By the time his junior year the end of the Ole Miss great shot the guys could make. These Southern Miss. Tyndall rolled around, physically PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS game in February kept Ten- guys bought in. They knew what they already had NCAA viola- he had become a chiseled had to do.” Bearden’s Ques Glover takes his turn cut- tions on his resume from athlete, with boundless nessee’s SEC title hopes Parrott, in his third season as head ting down the net in his and senior team- his time at Morehead energy. He also became alive. coach at Bearden, acknowledged the mates’ last home game at the Dawg House State, which made then a team leader, both on It’s rare that an athlete is win didn’t come easily. after sectional win over Dobyns-Bennett Tennessee athletics direc- and off the court. It’s not this good and this person- “These don’t ever,” said Parrott. “I on March 4. Bearden didn’t lose a game tor Dave Hart’s hiring of a coincidence that the able. Schofield fits the bill coached a basketball team in 2012 at at home this season or last season. him in the first place such improvement in his game on both fronts. It wouldn’t Cherokee High School that came down an awful decision. Remem- went hand in hand with the be surprising to see Scho- here and stole one at West, a team that ber, Tennessee had drawn Vols resurgence. Schofield field pursue a career in the had been in the state tournament the tonight. And in this environment, it did the ire of the NCAA not long increased his points per media when his playing year before. So I know all about those. I what I thought it would do. It told on before hiring Tyndall due contest to 13.9 and led the days are done. know about those all too well. We took them.” to rule breaking during the Vols with 6.3 rebounds per Last Tuesday, Schofield it all seriously. Poore admitted: “That little slip in that Bruce Pearl era. game, as the Vols won their played his final game at “The flow of the game wasn’t our pace. 7-2 (Bearden) spurt really hurt.” The Vols replaced Tyn- first SEC title in a decade. Thompson-Boling Arena. Our point guard was in a little foul trou- Glover finished with 19 points in the dall with former Texas head Schofield’s personal- Tennessee improved to ble, so I delayed the press a little bit low-scoring contest and Trent Stephney coach Rick Barnes, who ity was welcomed by Vols 27-3 with a 71-54 win over and finally started speeding the tempo 10. Pember and Robinson added six was presumed to have lost fans, at a level that per- Mississippi State. He led up because I didn’t want him to leave us each and Brown chipped in five. his fastball. haps no basketball player all scorers with 18 points. too soon. I didn’t want him to pick up a Browder and Foreman each scored 16 And starting play that fall had achieved since Wayne Before the contest, Scho- cheapie and then that would limit us on for Dobyns-Bennett (30-5). would be a freshman for- Chism. The athletic depart- field and fellow seniors Kyle what we could do late. ward that could use some ment thought so highly of Alexander, Brad Woodson “The fact that we were able to delay it STATE OPENER: Bearden will play Frank- time in the weight room. Schofield that he was the and Lucas Campbell were and it finally worked was not a surprise lin (28-6) Wednesday at 6 (CDT) in the His name was Admiral front man for a very popu- honored. The ovation for to me. They’ve been doing this for three quarterfinals. If the Bulldogs win, they Schofield. lar video that the VFL Films years now.” will go against the winner of Sevier During a forgettable crew produced about the Schofield was a memorable Parrott changed the tempo by going County versus Whitehaven in the semi- 2015-2016 season for Ten- crowd noise at the 2015 one as he fought through to a three-quarter court press, then finals Friday at 1:15 nessee basketball, Scho- Tennessee/Oklahoma tears. changed it back to a token three-quar- Defending state champion Memphis field averaged 7.6 points game. He will be sorely missed ter court press and finally to an extend- East (24-8), which defeated Bearden and 4 rebounds as a fresh- During this, his senior on Rocky Top, and remem- ed 2-3 zone. 72-60 in the semifinals last season, is man. He started 22 games season, Schofield has bered as a key component “All of those things seemed to bother on the opposite side of the bracket. out of necessity, as the turned himself into a likely in the resurgence of Ten- their rhythm a little bit,” added Parrott. The Class AAA title game will be Sat- roster was not SEC cali- NBA draft pick. He’s aver- nessee basketball. “Just changing the tempo. Just making urday at 3:30. ber. During his sophomore aged more than 16 points Thank you, Admiral Scho- them see something they hadn’t seen campaign Schofield slightly and 6 rebounds per game. field. March 11, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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mankind is nothing but sci- constellation upside down to iron. Physicists aver that these fundamental ques- ence fiction.” with Orion’s sword point- you cannot obtain energy tions. The ancient Greeks And I’m a stargazer. In ed upward to the north! (I from the fusion of iron, so considered hubris the great- winter months, when the air assure you I had not had too in reality iron is the ashes est sin. Apparently, some is cold and clear, there are much to drink.) The answer of nuclear fusion. Our red make the same mistakes wonders to behold. Some- to this mystery? I was at the blood cells contain iron today. one once speculated that bottom of the world, so the complexed with the protein In this Lenten season, we the first prayer of wonder night sky appeared upside globin, producing oxygen moderns take for granted uttered by our ancient down to my usual orienta- carrying hemoglobin. The- two millennia of reflection ancestors, gazing upward at tion and perspective of the oretically, the iron in your on the Trinity. In the 1700s, the stars, was “Ahh.…” Met- Hunter from the northern blood came from the ashes Sir Isaac Newton conceived aphorically, Native Ameri- hemisphere! Though the of nuclear fusion in a sun his universal law of gravita- cans envisioned the majes- moon was waning during my that once shined before our tion and was honored for tic Milky Way galaxy as the journey, I learned from Con- sun and earth existed. this scientific achievement. Perspectives “backbone of night.” necticut friends residing in It took the early Church However, he explained, “If Spiritually and philosoph- Argentina, I wanted to see Before there was tele- Buenos Aires that the Man three centuries to figure out I have seen farther than ically I am Trinitarian. I’ve the pampas which I discov- vision and other forms of in the Moon also appears the triune nature of God. others, it is because I have told Becky that if we ever ered is the origin of orna- modern entertainment, upside down, “down under.” Some cultures view the Trin- stood on the shoulders of participate in a newlywed- mental pampas grass. And our ancestors gazed at the This reminded me of the ity as polytheistic. I don’t. giants.” Yes, at least some like game and we’re asked I wanted to experience the stars and imagined people perspective of my Burundi By analogy, I understand of us stand on the “wisdom my favorite number, the tango. There is a controver- and animals strewn across friends who grew up seeing that the molecule H2O has of the ages” and also use answer is three - in most sy between Argentinians the night sky. A particular- the Rabbit in the Moon two hydrogen atoms and the tools of scientific obser- instances. Becky maintains and the people of Uruguay ly notable constellation is instead of the Man in the one oxygen atom. It is the vation and reason. that I find three choices in as to where the tango orig- Orion the Hunter, where Moon. same whether it exists as Some people give up cer- almost any situation. In my inated. However, from my three bright stars in a row As I complete this essay liquid water, frozen ice or tain things for Lent as a way defense I think four choic- perspective the origin of the known as a syzygy (the inter- I still carry on my forehead gaseous steam. Science of focusing themselves on es is too many and two is tango is less important than esting word of the week) the smudge from the Ash and religion are comple- the event that 2000 years not enough, so three seems experiencing this most sen- form the hunter’s belt. And Wednesday service at my mentary visions of reality. ago changed the world. about right. Therefore, I’ll suous of dances. The tango hanging below the belt is Methodist church. The It was Albert Einstein who Fasting is a time honored offer a last reflection of my cannot be just watched; it his sword oriented to the “ash” on my forehead is said, “Religion without sci- activity recommended by South American adventure must be experienced with south. Other notable stars symbolic of Genesis 3:19 ence is blind, but science sages. I tried fasting once, with a third “travel solilo- all the senses. surrounding Orion are Betel- which says we came from without religion is lame.” but it didn’t work well for me. quy.” I’m not a fan of myster- geuse, Rigel, Aldebaran and dust and to dust we’ll return. You’d think a wise physicist There is an ancient wisdom Friends asked what was ies like my wife Becky. I Sirius. The cartoon above Carl Sagan was partially like deGrasse Tyson would saying that there are many most memorable on my trip read from multiple genres, may help you perceive the right. We are made of star understand this. I just read paths to the top of a moun- to South America. I went but for pleasure, I read sci- Hunter. stuff. It’s too bad Sagan the one of his books on cosmol- tain. So instead of fasting, I because I wanted to see ence fiction. I like the per- I have looked at these scientist missed the impor- ogy and he discounts any- have planned an alternative Patagonia and Tierra del spective of the celebrat- stars hundreds if not thou- tant aspect of scripture. Our thing outside of scientific Lenten reverential activity. I Fuego at Fin del Mundo, ed SF writer, Ray Bradbury sands of times, so imagine sun shines from the nucle- observation, while at the hope the Master sees my the “end of the world.” I who once said, “Anything my surprise when one clear ar fusion of hydrogen, pro- same time acknowledging efforts from His perspective once traveled to Spain you dream is fiction. Any- night while standing on the ducing helium and succes- he can’t tell us where we to see the Alhambra and thing you accomplish is sci- highest deck on our cruise sively heavier elements like came from or our purpose. You may email Dr. Ferguson experience flamenco. In ence. The whole history of ship, I found the familiar carbon, nitrogen, oxygen up Religion has an answer for at [email protected] The Spirit’s Role in the Trinity Is this America? By Mark Brackney, would know the difference.” or boxed up. It blows where it pleases By Ralphine Major Minister of the Arlington Church of Christ As you read through the book and makes us uncomfortable. [email protected] of Acts in the New Testament, you I love to sail. My uncle and cousin “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” Jer- April 27-28, 2011, are days I will see how the early church was total- had a sail boat. Each summer, grow- emiah 1:5 (NAS) never forget. That was when terrible ly dependent on the power of the ing up, I would go sailing several For several weeks, the news has rocked our nation. thunderstorms and tornadoes were Holy Spirit. Acts could accurately be times. Sailing is fun as long as you As I have listened to doctors, lawyers, politicians, min- all over the southeast. Some 350 titled: The Acts of the Holy Spirit. So have something very important – the isters, and abortion survivors, I am saddened and tornadoes scarred the landscape. here is the question again I want you wind. But that same wind can be frus- shocked that our great nation has reached this point There were 321 people killed during to ponder: If the Holy Spirit were to trating because it blows when and in our history. Killing babies after they are born! Is this period, with 316 of those deaths leave, would you even notice? It is where it wants. The job of the sail this America? coming on April 27 alone. I remember not enough to study the Holy Spirit, is to catch the wind. You have these In so many impoverished countries around the the storms that hit Knoxville that day. but to encounter the Holy Spirit. In little tails on the sail that alert you as world, babies are dying from malnutrition and disease. Our power was out for three days. I the Old Testament the word for Spirit to which way the wind is blowing so But in America---the land of plenty---discussions are went out and bought a generator so is ruach: breath, wind, spirit. In the you can tack, using the wind. A good being held by our leaders about allowing a baby to we wouldn’t lose all the food in our New Testament, the word for Spirit prayer we could pray is this: “Lord, die after birth. Is this America? Do we not protect freezer. When the power goes off, is pneuma. Both words have at their help me catch the Spirit like wind in the most innocent and helpless among our people? you notice. You can’t do business root “wind”. Wind is a word to help us a sail.” As mentioned in a column I wrote several years ago as usual. understand the Holy Spirit: “The wind The world doesn’t understand the entitled “The Art of Motherhood,” I am reminded of so Here is a question I want you to blows wherever it pleases. You hear Holy Spirit, but the world can see the many couples we know who have traveled across the ponder. If for some reason the power its sound, but you cannot tell where effect it has in our lives, our mar- sea to foreign countries to adopt a baby. It is heart- of the Holy Spirit was turned off, would it comes from or where it is going. So riages, our children, our actions and less that America even entertains the thought of kill- anyone notice? If the power of the it is with everyone born of the Spirit” attitudes. Here is the issue: Our ten- ing them after they are born. Is America’s moral com- Holy Spirit were to leave your church, (John 3:8). dency is to think of the Holy Spirit as pass broken? would it just be business as usual? In Acts 2, the coming of the Holy a “what” rather than a “who”. We One of my favorite photos is of the newborn Morgan A.W Tozer, wrote: “If the Holy Spirit Spirit is described like a mighty rush speak of the Holy Spirit as an “it” baby. Perhaps, it is because I know how much the was withdrawn from the church today, of wind that fell upon them. Wind is rather than a “he.” Unless we under- parents wanted this child and how many they had lost ninety-five percent of what we do non-physical but also tangible. You stand these things, we will not under- before she was born. When I look at her tiny body, I would go on and no one would know can feel it and see its effect. The stand the role the Holy Spirit wants see hope, a miracle, and all that is good in America. I the difference. If the Holy Spirit had Holy Spirit is like this. This image also to play in our lives. You can know the look at her tiny face and wonder about the life ahead withdrawn from the New Testament makes people uncomfortable. Wind Holy Spirit as a friend, not just a force of her. I wonder what will she look like? What kind church, ninety-five percent of what can’t be contained. We like to contain or an essence. of personality will she have? What will she become they did would stop, and everybody things, like God. Wind can’t be caught when she grows up? I wonder . . . PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus March 11, 2019 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES ¬ 100 KEEVIEW COURT ESTATE OF DONNA M RANDOLPH Successor Trustee by Robert G. Connelly, Jr., NO. 197423-1 JOHNSON CITY, TN. 37615 This the 1 day of MARCH, 2019. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Acting State Director of Davidson County, COURT IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX DEBRA L HOUSE; EXECUTRIX Tennessee, as trustee for Rural Housing Service, COUNTY, TENNESSEE LINDA S BARRY; CO-ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF EARL CLENDENEN KENT 512 CAPPY DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 U.S. Department of Agriculture. NOTICES In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint 100 KEEVIEW COURT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants JOHNSON CITY, TN. 37615 STEVEN R KENT; EXECUTOR DONALD J FARINATO ATTORNEY AT LAW that the entire indebtedness has been declared DAVID BURKHART, JACK BURKHART, BETTY 4706 WESTOVER TERRACE 617 W MAIN STREET due and payable; and that an agent of The Sayer NON-RESIDENT MILLER, LAURA DESUE, non-residents of the VICTORIA B TILLMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 Law Group, P.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot 1019 ORCHID DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 of the power, duty, and authority vested in and NOTICE be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by Robert BRIGID CHEPKEMEI CHEMOSIT that the ordinary process of law cannot be served NOTICE TO NOTICE TO G. Connelly, Jr., Acting State Director of Davidson -Vs- CHARLES LEONARD HYDELL upon DAVID BURKHART, JACK BURKHART, NOTICE TO County, Tennessee, as trustee for Rural Housing Docket # 144479 BETTY MILLER, LAURA DESUE, it is ordered CREDITORS CREDITORS Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, will, that said defendants, DAVID BURKHART, JACK CREDITORS on 04/03/2019 on or about 12:00pm, at the IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX ESTATE OF JOSEPH A ALBERT, JR. ESTATE OF CECILIA J STEELE COUNTY, TENNESSEE BURKHART, BETTY MILLER, LAURA DESUE, North side of the City County Building, Knoxville, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the ESTATE OF NORMA LEE RAMSEY BOLDING DOCKET NUMBER 81381-2 DOCKET NUMBER 81389-1 TN, offer for sale certain property hereinafter In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint DOCKET NUMBER 81429-2 Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and with described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds Michael Bellamy, an Attorney whose address is, Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of FEBRUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect FEBRUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid CHARLES LEONARD HYDELL is a non-resident of MARCH 2019, letters testamentary in respect of of the Estate of JOSEPH A ALBERT, JR. who died of the Estate of CECILIA J STEELE who died Jan the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts 11448 Bancroft Lane Knoxville, TN 37934, within from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or the Estate of NORMA LEE RAMSEY BOLDING who Jan 18, 2019, were issued the undersigned by 4, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk by the successor trustee. The sale is free from cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and died Sep 17, 2018, were issued the undersigned the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot a judgment by default will be taken against you all exemptions, which are expressly waived in and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate be served upon CHARLES LEONARD HYDELL . of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the situated in Knox County, Tennessee, and being Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, at 400 and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file against his or her estate are required to file the more particularly described as follows: answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE unmatured, against his or her estate are required the same with the Clerk and Master of the above same with the Clerk and Master of the above filed by BRIGID CHEPKEMEI CHEMOSIT, Plaintiff W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This SITUATED in the Eighth (8th) Civil District notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the named court on or before the earlier of the dates named Court on or before the earlier of the dates of Knox County, Tennessee, and without the herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, above named Court on or before the earlier of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Tennessee, and with SAMUEL B. TIPTON, Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. corporate limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee This 5th day of March, 2019. dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims be forever barred: be forever barred: and being known and designated as all of Lot 24, Plaintiff’s Attorney whose address is 200 E. will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the BROADWAY AVE, SUITE 410 MARYVILLE, ______of the SCOTCH MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, UNIT Clerk and Master (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first date of the publication of this notice if the first publication of this notice if the creditor 3, as the same appears of record in Instrument No. TN 37804, within thirty (30) days of the last first publication of this notice if the creditor creditor received an actual copy of this notice to received an actual copy of this notice to creditors date of publication, and if you do not answer or 200211260046553, in the Register’s Office for received an actual copy of this notice to creditors creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Knox County, Tennessee, and to which specific otherwise respond, a Default Judgment may be at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four that is four (4) months from the date of the first (4) months from the date of this first publication; entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) day NON-RESIDENT reference is hereby made for a more particular (4) months from the date of this first publication; publication; or or description. after the fourth (4th) publication. This notice will or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) NOTICE BEING the same property conveyed to (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Judith M. Paxton, unmarried from Carl Perry consecutive weeks. TO: FRANKLIN D. INMAN received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less This the 28TH day of FEBRUARY, 2019. Construction, LLC by Warranty Deed, dated IN RE: DAN EVANS v. FRANKLIN D. INMAN if the creditor than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four August 5, 2009, recorded as Instrument No. Mike Hammond NO. 195418-3 received the copy of the notice less than sixty (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as Clerk 200908100011006, in the Register’s Office for (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months described in (1)(A);or described in (1)(A); or Knox County, Tennessee. IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR from the date of first publication as described in (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to all NON-RESIDENT KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE (1)(A); or date of death. date of death applicable easements, restrictions, and building In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s This the 25 day of FEBRUARY, 2019 This the 22 day of FEBRUARY, 2019. setback lines. NOTICE filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, date of death ALSO KNOWN AS: 7644 Applecross Road, FRANKLIN D. INMAN is a non-resident of the This the 5 day of MARCH, 2019. ESTATE OF JOSEPH A ALBERT, JR. ESTATE OF CECILIA J STEELE Corryton, TN 37721 TO: ROBERTA LANI LOY; State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Parcel ID: 021BE011 IN RE: GREGORY SCOTT LOY cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and ESTATE OF NORMA LEE RAMSEY JOSEPH A ALBERT, SR.; EXECUTOR TERESA J BAYLESS; EXECUTRIX This sale is subject to all matters shown on v. ROBERTA LANI LOY inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot BOLDING PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 523 CHARLEEN LANE 901 GAMBLE DRIVE any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; ¬ be served upon FRANKLIN D. INMAN it is ordered BECKY D BOLDING; CO-EXECUTRIX KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 HEISKELL, TN. 37754 any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback NO. 196803-2 that said defendant file an answer with the Clerk 909 TEAKWOOD ROAD lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 RUFUS W BEAMER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW of redemption of any governmental agency, state COUNTY, TENNESSEE Tennessee and with Cathy H. Morton, an Attorney NOTICE TO 707 MARKET STREET or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint whose address is, 217 E. Broadway Avenue KRISTI L SEAL; CO-EXECUTRIX KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 well as any priority created by a fixture filing; filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Maryville, TN 37804, within thirty (30) days of 10023 HEMPSHIRE DRIVE CREDITORS 3/4 & 3/11/19 and to any matter that an accurate survey of the the last date of publication of this notice, or a KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 ROBERTA LANI LOY a non-resident of the State ESTATE OF DORIS S CHANDLER premises might disclose. In addition, the following of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be judgment by default will be taken against you and parties may claim an interest in the above- the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to you before DOCKET NUMBER 81414-2 ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of referenced property: that the ordinary process of law cannot be served Chancellor Michael Moyers at the Knox County NOTICE TO NOTICE TO Chancery Court, Division III, 400 W. Main Street, FEBRUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect upon ROBERTA LANI LOY it is ordered that said of the Estate of DORIS S CHANDLER who died Judith M.Paxton defendant ROBERTA LANI LOY file an answer Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This notice will be CREDITORS CREDITORS published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for Dec 10, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court ESTATE OF MARION LEE MYERS COLLINS Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF JAMES BISHOP STINSON Judith M. Paxon in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Laura E. Metcalf, four (4) consecutive weeks. DOCKET NUMBER 81405-2 Spouse of Judith M. Paxon This 4th day of March, 2019. DOCKET NUMBER 81421-3 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- an Attorneys whose address is, 800 S. Gay Street Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of Centurion Capital Corporation Suite 1600 Knoxville, TN 37929 within thirty (30) ______FEBRUARY 2019, letters administration in respect Parties in Possession MARCH 2019, letters testamentary in respect of against his or her estate are required to file the days of the last date of publication or a judgment the Estate of MARION LEE MYERS COLLINS who same with the Clerk and Master of the above of the Estate of JAMES BISHOP STINSON who by default will be taken against you and the cause Clerk and Master died Sep 24, 2017, were issued the undersigned The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be died Jan 26, 2019, were issued the undersigned named Court on or before the earlier of the dates will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. at the of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident be forever barred: Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of Knox County Chancery Court, Division II, 400 W. NON-RESIDENT and non-resident, having claims, matured or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the resident and non-resident, having claims, matured the sale to another day, time, and place certain Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This unmatured, against his or her estate are required first publication of this notice if the creditor or unmatured, against his or her estate are without further publication, upon announcement notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus NOTICE to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors required to file the same with the Clerk and Master at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. of the above named court on or before the earlier This 26th day of February, 2019. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR above named Court on or before the earlier of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four BLOUNT COUNTY, TENNESSEE dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims (4) months from the date of this first publication; of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their DATED February 22, 2019 ______claims will be forever barred. THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C., will be forever barred: or SHERRY MARIA WARD, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Clerk and Master first publication of this notice if the creditor v. ROBERT FRED WARD, first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Docket No. E-27913 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 NON-RESIDENT In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint, at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four NOTICE OF which is sworn to, that the defendant, Robert Fred (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; SUBSTITUTE NOTICE Ward is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee or described in (1)(A); or or or whose whereabouts are unknown so that (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor TRUSTEE’S SALE TRACY ANN HOFFMAN -Vs- ordinary process cannot be served upon him. Said received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death received an actual copy of the notice to creditors BENJAMIN LEE HOFFMAN, II, defendant must file an Answer in the Circuit Court if the creditor received the copy of the notice less This the 28 day of FEBRUARY, 2019. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Docket # 145145 for Blount County, at Maryville, Tennessee, and than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four performance of the covenants, terms and IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF with plaintiff’s attorney, Samuel B. Tipton, whose (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF DORIS S CHANDLER (4) months from the date of first publication as conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 30, 2013, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE address is 200 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 410, described in (1)(A); or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or executed by JACK H WIEDEMANN, conveying In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint Maryville, TN 37804 within 30 days of the last (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s HOME FEDERAL BANK OF (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s certain real property therein described to FIRST filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant date of publication or a Judgment by Default may date of death TENNESSEE; EXECUTOR date of death. AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, as BENJAMIN LEE HOFFMAN, II is a non-resident of be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte This the 1 day of MARCH, 2019. 515 MARKET STREET, SUITE 500 This the 27 day of FEBRUARY, 2019. same appears of record in the Register’s Office of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts as to defendant. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 22, 2013, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and This Notice will be published in the Knoxville ESTATE OF MARION LEE MYERS ESTATE OF JAMES BISHOP STINSON at Instrument Number 201305220076712; inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot Focus for four successive weeks. COLLINS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DONALD J FARINATO ATTORNEY AT LAW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said be served upon BENJAMIN LEE HOFFMAN, II . This the 18TH day of September, 2018. CYNTHIA L YEAGER; EXECUTRIX 617 W MAIN STREET LATRAVIA N WILLIAMS; ADMINISTRATRIX Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an 10643 LAKECOVE WAY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 1920 WHEELER STREET to CitiMortgage, Inc. who is now the owner of answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE STEPHEN S. OGLE, CLERK & MASTER KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 said debt; filed by TRACY ANN HOFFMAN, Plaintiff herein, andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, By: Diana Garner Lyle LISA W GAMMELTOFT ATTORNEY AT LAW NOTICE TO TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Tennessee, and with TROY S. WESTON, Plaintiff’s Attorney: Samuel B. Tipton 110 COGDILL ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 NOTICE TO Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Attorney whose address is 400 WEST CHURCH CREDITORS Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. AVE, SUITE 101 KNOXVILLE, TN 37902, within CREDITORS NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, NOTICE TO ESTATE OF MARGARET H DUDNEY DOCKET NUMBER 81380-1 ESTATE OF DAVID MADDEN TRAVER that the entire indebtedness has been declared and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, NON-RESIDENT DOCKET NUMBER 81387-2 due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin a Default Judgment may be entered against you CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 20 day of NOTICE FEBRUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) FEBRUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and publication. This notice will be published in The ESTATE OF BEVERLY B GILMER of the Estate of MARGARET H DUDNEY who died AMDREA MARIA YOUNG DOCKET NUMBER 81430-3 Nov 8, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the of the Estate of DAVID MADDEN TRAVER who authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. died Jan 21, 2019, were issued the undersigned Trustee will, on April 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM This the 15TH day of FEBRUARY, 2019. -Vs- JAMES LEE OLIVER Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Docket # 143741 MARCH 2019, letters testamentary in respect of County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County Mike Hammond of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell Clerk IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX the Estate of BEVERLY B GILMER who died Feb 8, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, COUNTY, TENNESSEE 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk against his or her estate are required to file the and non-resident, having claims, matured or at public outcry to the highest and best bidder unmatured, against his or her estate are required for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Deputy Clerk In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, same with the Clerk and Master of the above filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, named Court on or before the earlier of the dates to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the described property situated in Knox County, JAMES LEE OLIVER is a non-resident of the State having claims, matured or unmatured, against prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will above named Court on or before the earlier of the Tennessee, to wit: NON-RESIDENT of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be the estate are required to file the same with the be forever barred: dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so Clerk and Master of the above named court on or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the will be forever barred: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KNOX, STATE OF NOTICE that the ordinary process of law cannot be served before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or first publication of this notice if the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the TENNESSEE AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: upon JAMES LEE OLIVER . (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: received an actual copy of this notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN KNOX COUNTY, IN RE: ABIMBOLA AKERELE v. IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors STATE OF TENNESSEE, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED AMANDA RENEE MARSHALL answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE first date of the publication of this notice if the (4) months from the date of this first publication; at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four DOC NO. 200511030040763, ID NO. 107BC010, ¬ filed by ANDREA MARIA YOUNG, Plaintiff creditor received an actual copy of this notice to or (4) months from the date of this first publication; BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: SITUATED NO. 197390-1 herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor or IN DISTRICT FIVE (5) OF KNOX COUNTY, IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR Tennessee, and with ALEX D. BRINSON, Plaintiff’s that is four (4) months from the date of the first received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE 48TH WARD OF THE KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE Attorney whose address is 2018 CLINCH AVE. publication; or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint KNOXVILLE, TN 37916, within thirty (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four if the creditor KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOTS 17, filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant (30) days of the last date of publication, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of first publication as received the copy of the notice less than sixty 18, AND 19, BLOCK “C”, UNIT ONE, FAR VIEW AMANDA RENEE MARSHALL, non-residents of and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less described in (1)(A); or (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months HILLS, AS SHOWN UPON THE MAP OF SAME OF the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts a Default Judgment may be entered against you than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s from the date of first publication as described in RECORD IN MAP BOOK 23, PAGE 114, REGISTERS cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) (4) months from the date of first publication as date of death This the 20 day of FEBRUARY, (1)(A); or OFFICE, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot publication. This notice will be published in The described in (1)(A);or 2019. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE be served upon AMANDA RENEE MARSHALL, it Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death FOR MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION.THERE is ordered that said defendant, AMANDA RENEE This the 4TH day of MARCH, 2019. date of death. ESTATE OF MARGARET H DUDNEY This the 21 day of FEBRUARY, 2019. IS EXCEPTED FROM THIS CONVEYANCE THAT MARSHALL, file an answer with the Clerk and Mike Hammond This the 5 day of MARCH, 2019 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PORTION OF LAND LYING OUTSIDE THE CURVE Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Clerk TINA DUDNEY; EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF DAVID MADDEN TRAVER FORMED BY THE INTERSECTION OF NOCONA Tennessee and with Danny C. Garland, II, an ESTATE OF BEVERLY B GILMER 2032 STOCK CREEK ROAD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DRIVE AND PAWNEE ROAD, THE RADIUS OF Attorney whose address is, 103 Suburban Road, Deputy Clerk PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 MARGARET T MADDEN; CO-EXECUTOR SAID CURVE BEING 25 FEET. Suite 201-B, Knoxville, TN 37923, within thirty JAMES M GILMER, III; EXECUTOR 722 BLUFF DRIVE Parcel ID: 107BC010 (30) days of the last date of publication or a 4704 LEVADA TERRACE VICTORIA B TILLMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of judgment by default will be taken against you NOTICE TO ROCKVILLE, MD 20853-2260 1019 ORCHID DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 the property is believed to be 4700 NOCONA and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as DOUGLAS D TRAVER; CO-EXECUTOR DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909. In the event of to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the CREDITORS ANNE M MCKINNEY ATTORNEY AT LAW 3358 LAKE VIEW DRIVE any discrepancy between this street address and Knox County Chancery Court, Part I, at 400 W. 1019 ORCHID DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 the legal description of the property, the legal Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This ESTATE OF RACHAEL LEIGH BARRY NOTICE TO description shall control. notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus DOCKET NUMBER 81431-1 DAN W HOLBROOK ATTORNEY AT LAW CURRENT OWNER(S): JACK H WIEDEMANN Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of NOTICE TO CREDITORS 900 S GAY STREET, 14 FLOOR OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of This 12th day of February, 2019. MARCH 2019, letters administration in respect of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 the above-described property shall be subject to all the Estate of RACHAEL LEIGH BARRY who died CREDITORS ESTATE OF DONNA M RANDOLPH matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid ______Jan 30, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the DOCKET NUMBER 81399-2 taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or Clerk and Master Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF EARL CLENDENEN KENT Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DOCKET NUMBER 81418-3 FEBRUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect liens or encumbrances as well as any priority resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of of the Estate of DONNA M RANDOLPH who died created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that NON-RESIDENT against his or her estate are required to file the MARCH 2019, letters testamentary in respect of Dec 1, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. same with the Clerk and Master of the above the Estate of EARL CLENDENEN KENT who died Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox FORECLOSURE This property is being sold with the express NOTICE named court on or before the earlier of the dates Feb 1, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- reservation that it is subject to confirmation by prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may TO: DAVID BURKHART, JACK BURKHART, be forever barred. County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- against his or her estate are required to file the NOTICES be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to BETTY MILLER, LAURA DESUE (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, same with the Clerk and Master of the above adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, first publication of this notice if the creditor against his or her estate are required to file the named Court on or before the earlier of the dates NOTICE OF and place certain without further publication, IN RE: ERNESTINE AUSTIN v. BETTY MILLER received an actual copy of this notice to creditors same with the Clerk and Master of the above prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will upon announcement at the time and place for at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four named Court on or before the earlier of the dates be forever barred: TRUSTEE’S SALE the sale set forth above. All right and equity of (4) months from the date of this first publication; prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, or be forever barred: first publication of this notice if the creditor WHEREAS, default has occurred in the and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors performance of the covenants, terms, and Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the You can reserve your received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; 08/05/2009, and the Deed of Trust of even Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, legal or public notice than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four or date securing the same, recorded 08/10/2009, without representations or warranties of any kind, (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor in Instrument No. 200908100011007, in Office including fitness for a particular use or purpose. by emailing described in (1)(A); or or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors of the Register of Deeds for Knox County, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Tennessee, executed by Judith M. Paxton, COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION legals@knoxfocus. date of death. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four conveying certain property therein described to OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as Robert G. Connelly, Jr., Acting State Director Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee com or calling This the 5 day of MARCH, 2019. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or of Davidson County, Tennessee as Trustee for 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s USDA Rural Development, as nominee for Rural Memphis, TN 38103 (865) 686-9970. ESTATE OF RACHAEL LEIGH BARRY described in (1)(A); or date of death Housing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, rubinlublin.com/property-listing PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s This the 25 day of FEBRUARY, 2019. its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 JOHN C BARRY; CO-ADMINISTRATOR date of death The Sayer Law Group, P.C., having been appointed Ad #152916 03/04/2019, 03/11/2019, 03/18/2019 March 11, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES Housing and Urban DevelopmentThe sale of the TENNESSEE, THE PROPERTY HEREIN HAVING A to PARAMOUNT LAND TITLE OF KNOXVILLE, AUTHORITY OR BODY, (iv) THE HABITABILITY, conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November NOTICE OF above-described property shall be subject to all FRONTAGE OF 45 FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LLC, as Trustee, as same appears of record in MERCHANTABILITY, MARKETABILITY, 17, 2006, executed by TERRY L. HOLZWORTH, matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AVENUE, FORMERLY the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee PROFITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A SHIRLEY J. WATLINGTON-HOLZWORTH, SUBSTITUTE taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or MCCALLA AVENUE, AND FORMERLY RUTLEDGE recorded April 4, 2017, at Instrument Number PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY, conveying certain real property therein described TRUSTEE’S SALE set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior PIKE, AND EXTENDING BACK THEREFROM IN A 201704040060537; OR (v) ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT to ERNEST B. WILLIAMS IV, as Trustee, as same liens or encumbrances as well as any priority SOUTHERLY DIRECTION BETWEEN PARALLEL and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said TO THE PROPERTY, AND ANY PURCHASER IS appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox WHEREAS, default has occurred in the created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that LINES, THE EASTERN LINE ALONG THE WEST Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned ACQUIRING THE PROPERTY ON AN “AS IS,” County, Tennessee recorded November 22, 2006, performance of the covenants, terms and an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. SIDE OF MARY STREET, BEING 162.4 FEET IN to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION who is “WHERE IS” BASIS AND “WITH ALL FAULTS”; at Instrument Number 200611220043949; conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November This property is being sold with the express LENGTH AND THE WESTERN LINE BEING 164.6 now the owner of said debt; (b) SPECIFICALLY, BUT NOT IN LIMITATION OF and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said 14, 2003, executed by MICHELE BOLEN, reservation that it is subject to confirmation by FEET, MORE OR LESS, IN LENGTH, TO THE andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin THE FOREGOING, TRUSTEE DOES NOT MAKE Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned conveying certain real property therein described the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may NORTH LINE OF LOT 11 IN SAID BLOCK OF SAID TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute AND SPECIFICALLY NEGATES AND DISCLAIMS to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, to CHARLES E. TONKIN II, as Trustee, as same be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to ADDITION, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES successor in interest to Bank of America, National appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 15C FORMERLY KNOWN Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. REGARDING COMPLIANCE OF THE PROPERTY Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to County, Tennessee recorded November 19, 2003, and place certain without further publication, AS MAP BOOK 5, PAGE 259, IN THE REGISTER`S NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given WITH ANY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for at Instrument Number 200311190055052; upon announcement at the time and place for OFFICE OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO that the entire indebtedness has been declared POLLUTION OR LAND USE LAWS, RULES, Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said the sale set forth above. All right and equity of WHICH MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin REGULATIONS, ORDERS OR REQUIREMENTS, Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-HE3 Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE who is now the owner of said debt; to New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of OF SAID LOT, AND AS SHOWN BY SURVEY appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE, AS DEFINED andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin Mortgage Servicing who is now the owner of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the OF G.T. TROTTER, JR., SURVEYOR DATED authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute said debt; undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute DECEMBER 13, 1978. STREET ADDRESS: Trustee will, on March 28, 2019 at 12:00 PM AGENCY REGULATIONS AT 40 C.F.R., PART 261, Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, 3140 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE, in the lobby of the Knox County Courthouse City- OR THE DISPOSAL OR EXISTENCE, IN OR ON THE Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute without representations or warranties of any kind, KNOXVILLE, TN 37914 CLT: 82F H 009 NO NEW County Building 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, PROPERTY, OF ANY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the including fitness for a particular use or purpose. BOUNDARY SURVEY WAS MADE AT THE TIME proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest AS DEFINED BY THE COMPREHENSIVE that the entire indebtedness has been declared Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO OF THIS CONVEYANCE. THIS CONVEYANCE and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION IS MADE SUBJECT TO ANY APPLICABLE the following described property situated in Knox AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980, AS AMENDED, Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly that the entire indebtedness has been declared OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, CONDITIONS, County, Tennessee, to wit: AND THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF KNOX THEREUNDER; and (c), ANY PURCHASER SHALL authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET B SLIDE 15C, COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN RELY SOLELY ON ITS OWN INVESTIGATION Trustee will, on April 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM at appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Memphis, TN 38103 PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 179C, PLAT CABINET AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 7, BLOCK F, OF THE PROPERTY AND NOT ON ANY the North side of the City County Building, 400 authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute rubinlublin.com/property-listing A SLIDE 167D, PLAT CABINET A SLIDE 4A IN UNIT 2, CEDAR CREST NORTH SUBDIVISION, INFORMATION PROVIDED OR TO BE PROVIDED Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to sell Trustee will, on April 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF SAME OF RECORD IN BY TRUSTEE, ITS AGENTS OR CONTRACTORS. at public outcry to the highest and best bidder the North Side Entrance of the City County Ad #152166 03/04/2019, 03/11/2019, 03/18/2019 TENNESSEE. FOR SOURCE OF TITLE, SEE DEED MAP BOOK 55-S, PAGE 35 (MAP CABINET E, TRUSTEE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR BOUND for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, TO TOR A. AJANAKU OF RECORD IN INST. NO. SLIDE 67-C), IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR IN ANY MANNER BY ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN described property situated in Knox County, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest 201609160017639 IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP STATEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS OR Tennessee, to wit: and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, NOTICE OF FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY SITUATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2) OF the following described property situated in Knox Parcel ID: 082FH009 MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. BEING THE OR THE OPERATION THEREOF, FURNISHED KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE 13TH County, Tennessee, to wit: SUBSTITUTE PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO STEPHANIE BY ANY PARTY PURPORTING TO ACT ON WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, SITUATED IN THE SEVENTH (7TH) CIVIL TRUSTEE’S SALE of the property is believed to be 3140 MARTIN VALENTIN, UNMARRIED, FROM RICK S. ARNOLD BEHALF OF TRUSTEE. ANY PURCHASER MUST BEING LOT 18, OF J.W. SAYLOR`S CHILHOWEE DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, LUTHER KING JR AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN AND WIFE, REBECCA L. ARNOLD, B I WARRANTY AGREE THAT THE TRUSTEE SHALL NOT BE PARK ADDITION OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE 35TH WARD OF THE CITY OF WHEREAS, default has occurred in the 37914. In the event of any discrepancy between DEED DATED MARCH 31, 2017, RECORDED RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE TO ANY PURCHASER AS SHOWN ON MAP OF SAID ADDITION KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING PART OF performance of the covenants, terms and this street address and the legal description of the IN INSTRUMENT NO. 201704040060536 , IN FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS, ERRORS WHICH IS OF RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S LOT 12 IN BLOCK 2 IN HARRILL HILLS SIXTH conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 28, property, the legal description shall control. THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, OR OMISSIONS OR ON ACCOUNT OF ANY OTHER OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, IN UNIT, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF SAID ADDITION 2017, executed by CRYSTAL FORD, conveying CURRENT OWNER(S): TOR O AJANAKU TENNESSEE. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. MAP CABINET A, SLIDE 110-D (MAP BOOK 4, OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 241- certain real property therein described to FIRST OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FIRST Parcel ID: 037NA007PROPERTY ADDRESS: THE FOREGOING SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO PAGE 63); SAID LOT FRONTS 50 FEET ON THE A (FORMERLY MAP BOOK 17, PAGE 169) IN PRIORITY TITLE COMPANY, INC, as Trustee, as MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, FIRST The street address of the property is believed to LIMIT A PURCHASER’S RIGHT TO ASSERT WESTERN SIDE OF PARK AVENUE OF SAID THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, same appears of record in the Register’s Office of NATIONAL BANK, G.C. MCSWAIN, REPUBLIC be 7829 CEDARCREST RD, KNOXVILLE, TN CLAIMS UNDER MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIER, ADDITION AND EXTENDS BACK THEREFROM IN TENNESSEE; SAID PORTION OF LOT LYING ON Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 1, 2017, FINANCE, LLCThe sale of the above-described 37938. In the event of any discrepancy between CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR A WESTERLY DIRECTION BETWEEN PARALLEL THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF MAUPIN at Instrument Number 201705010066091; property shall be subject to all matters shown this street address and the legal description of the WARRANTIES ASSIGNED TO IT AT CLOSING (IF LINES, 147 FEET TO AN ALLEY, AND IS MORE DRIVE WITH ESSARY DRIVE, BEING MORE and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any property, the legal description shall control. ANY). PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned restrictive covenants, easements or set-back CURRENT OWNER(S): STEPHANIE VALENTIN Said sale is being made upon the request of FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT, WHICH IS A AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN to Tennessee Housing Development Agency who lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of Home Federal Bank of Tennessee, the owner and CORNER TO LOTS 18 AND 19 ON THE WESTERN THE SOUTH LINE OF ESSARY DRIVE, SAID is now the owner of said debt; encumbrances as well as any priority created the above-described property shall be subject to all holder of the indebtedness secured by said Trust SIDE OF SAID PARK AVENUE, AND WHICH IS POINT BEING LOCATED 1 FOOT EAST OF THE andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid Deed due to the failure of said makers to comply ABOUT 128 FEET SOUTHWARDLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 12 AND 1 FOOT TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute accurate survey of the premises might disclose. taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or with all provisions of said Trust Deed. OLD RUTLEDGE ROAD, AS SHOWN ON SAID EAST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11; Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the This property is being sold with the express set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. MAP; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AND THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. reservation that it is subject to confirmation by liens or encumbrances as well as any priority ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED ALONG THE DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN LOTS 18 THE SOUTH LINE OF ESSARY DRIVE, 51.75 FEET NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that FOR THAT PURPOSE. AND 19, 147 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE EASTERN TO A POINT; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY that the entire indebtedness has been declared be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. INVESTOR’S TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE LINE OF AN ALLEY; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION WITH A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, This property is being sold with the express By:______DIRECTION AND ALONG THE EASTERN LINE 74.01 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WEST LINE Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly and place certain without further publication, reservation that it is subject to confirmation by M. JOYCE CANNON, OF SAID ALLEY 50 FEET TO A STAKE CORNER OF MAUPIN DRIVE; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and upon announcement at the time and place for the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO LOTS 18 AND 17; THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF MAUPIN authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute the sale set forth above. All right and equity of be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to DIRECTION AND IN A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE DRIVE 84.5 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, A COMMON Trustee will, on April 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM at redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, FIRST LINE HEREIN AND ALONG THE DIVIDING CORNER TO LOTS 12 AND 13; THENCE IN A the City/County Lobby of the Knox County and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of and place certain without further publication, NOTICE OF LINE BETWEEN LOTS 17 AND 18, 147 FEET TO WESTERLY DIRECTION WITH THE DIVIDING Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the upon announcement at the time and place for SUBSTITUTE A STAKE IN THE WESTERN LINE OF SAID PARK LINE BETWEEN LOTS 12 AND 13, 119 FEET TO at public outcry to the highest and best bidder undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute the sale set forth above. All right and equity of AVENUE; THENCE NORTHWARDLY AND ALONG A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, TRUSTEE’S SALE THE WESTERN LINE OF SAID PARK AVENUE, 50 ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND AT ALL POINTS described property situated in Knox County, without representations or warranties of any kind, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of FEET TO THE BEGINNING. 1 FOOT EAST OF THE DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN Tennessee, to wit: including fitness for a particular use or purpose. Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the WHEREAS, on the 6th day of November, Parcel ID: 070MF-029 LOTS 11 AND 12, 142.7 FEET, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN CIVIL DISTRICT EIGHT (8) THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute 2007, William J. Farnham and wife, Kathleen M. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AS SHOWN BY OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHOUT COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, Farnham conveyed the hereinafter described real of the property is believed to be 219 PARK ST, SURVEY OF W.E. LACK, ENGINEER, DATED THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. without representations or warranties of any kind, property and improvements thereon to Joseph KNOXVILLE, TN 37914. In the event of any Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee OCTOBER ,1952. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, BEING KNOWN AND including fitness for a particular use or purpose. G. Coker, Trustee, by Deed of Trust of record at discrepancy between this street address and 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Parcel ID: 058DG 012 DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 11, BLOCK F, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO 200711210041501 in the Knox County Register’s the legal description of the property, the legal Memphis, TN 38103 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address RIDGEVIEW HEIGHTS, UNIT 3, AS SHOWN ON COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Office, to secure certain debts and obligations as description shall control. of the property is believed to be 3724 ESSARY MAP OF SAME OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 52- rubinlublin.com/property-listing OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. are described in said Deed of Trust; and Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 CURRENT OWNER(S): TERRY L. HOLZWORTH, DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918. In the event of S, PAGE 16, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee WHEREAS, Stephen R. Wise was appointed SHIRLEY J. WATLINGTON-HOLZWORTH any discrepancy between this street address and KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID PROPERTY Ad #152478 02/25/2019, 03/04/2019, 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 and designated to serve as Substitute Trustee OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: City of 03/11/2019, 03/18/2019 the legal description of the property, the legal BEING BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS SHOWN Memphis, TN 38103 under said Deed of Trust by instrument dated July Knoxville, SOUTHEASTERN EMERGENCY description shall control. ON MAP OF AFORESAID ADDITION, TO WHICH rubinlublin.com/property-listing 22, 2015; and PHYSICIANS, LLC DBA ST. MARY`S EMERGENCY CURRENT OWNER(S): MICHELE BOLEN MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MAD Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 WHEREAS, an event of default has occurred, DEPARTMENT OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Regions FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. NOTICE OF Ad #152572 02/25/2019, 03/04/2019, 03/11/2019 and the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, First The sale of the above-described property BankThe sale of the above-described property THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ALL SUBSTITUTE Volunteer Bank, being the owner and holder of shall be subject to all matters shown on any shall be subject to all matters shown on any APPLICABLE EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS the debts secured by and described in the Deed recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive AND BUILDING SET BACK LINES OF RECORD TRUSTEE’S SALE of Trust, has declared all debts and obligations covenants, easements or set-back lines that may covenants, easements or set-back lines that may IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR KNOX secured thereby to be immediately due and be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO SUBJECT TO WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated April NOTICE OF payable; and well as any priority created by a fixture filing; well as any priority created by a fixture filing; RESTRICTIONS AS SHOWN IN WARRANTY DEED 19, 2007, recorded in Instrument number: TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, the Beneficiary under the Deed and to any matter that an accurate survey of and to any matter that an accurate survey of BOOK 1453, PAGE 817 AND WARRANTY DEED 200304250096852 of the Deed of Trust Records of Trust has directed the undersigned Substitute the premises might disclose. This property is the premises might disclose. This property is BOOK 1459, PAGE 91, IN THE REGISTER OF of Knox County, Tennessee, Rickey J. McMurtrie, THIS LETTER IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Trustee to foreclose the Deed of Trust in being sold with the express reservation that it is being sold with the express reservation that it is DEEDS OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. single and Helen M. Clark, single, conveyed to accordance with the terms thereof, and to sell the subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Parcel ID: 030F-B-010.00 Anthony R. Steele, as Trustee, the property real estate. Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. NAMES OF INTERESTED PARTIES: PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: GREGORY E. VANDERGRIFF NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale the property is believed to be 6212 RENEE RD, SITUATED in District No. Eight (8) of Knox vested in me by said Deed of Trust, I will on to another day, time, and place certain without to another day, time, and place certain without REGINA VANDERGRIFF CORRYTON, TN 37721. In the event of any County, Tennessee, and being known and Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the 1st day of April, 2019, at 11:00 o’clock further publication, upon announcement at the further publication, upon announcement at the discrepancy between this street address and designated as follows: a.m., at the main entrance to the City/County time and place for the sale set forth above. All right time and place for the sale set forth above. All right authority vested in the undersigned, Investor’s the legal description of the property, the legal BEGINNING at an iron pin in the right-of-way Trust Company, Trustee, by that certain Deed Building for Knox County, Tennessee nearest the and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, description shall control. of Old Dandridge Pike, said iron pin being 610’ main assembly room, Main Avenue, in Knoxville, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in homestead, and dower are expressly waived in of Trust executed to Investor’s Trust Company, CURRENT OWNER(S): CRYSTAL FORD more or less from the center line of Thorngrove Trustee, by Gregory E. Vandergriff and wife, Tennessee offer for sale and sell at public outcry said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of Pike, thence with the line of Leroy Vanover North Regina Vandergriff, recorded as Instrument No. to the last, highest and best bidder, for cash in good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only the above-described property shall be subject to all 28 deg. 32 min. 54 sec. East, 115.52 feet to a 201507170003944, in the Register’s Office for hand, or on such terms as may be announced at as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid point; thence with the line of Natomia Hobby Knox County, Tennessee, the undersigned will, the sale, the following described real estate and where is, without representations or warranties where is, without representations or warranties taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or South 77 deg. 43 min. 30 sec. East, 211. 78 feet at about 11:00 o’clock A. M. on April 2, 2019 all improvements thereon: of any kind, including fitness for a particular use of any kind, including fitness for a particular use set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior to a drill road; thence with the line of Gregorie inside the front door of the City-County Building, SITUATED in District No. Six (6) of Knox or purpose. or purpose. liens or encumbrances as well as any priority Handley South 26 deg. 26 min. 00 sec. West, Main Avenue entrance near the Main Assembly County, Tennessee, and without the corporate THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that 212.39 feet to an iron pin; thence with the right- Room, 400 Main Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. of-way of Old Dandridge Pike North 51 deg. 24 offer for sale, and sell at public auction to the being known and designated as all of Lot 32-R1, OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This property is being sold with the express min. 46 sec. West, 214.42 feet to the Point of highest bidder for cash in hand, and in bar of a resubdivision of Lots 31, 32 and 33, of the Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee reservation that it is subject to confirmation by BEGINNING, and being according to the survey of all right of homestead, equity of redemption, Chestnut Grove Subdivision, Unit One, as the 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may Scott W. Umstead, Acre by Acre Surveying dated statutory right of redemption, which are waived in same appears of record in Map Book 88-S, page Memphis, TN 38103 Memphis, TN 38103 be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to April 17, 2007 and bearing drawing no. 07034. said Trust Deed, property conveyed by said Trust 43 (Map Cabinet K, Slide 43-C), in the Register’s rubinlublin.com/property-listing rubinlublin.com/property-listing adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, Being the same property of record in the Deed, which is described as follows: Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to which Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 and place certain without further publication, Knox County Register’s Office Instrument No. SITUATED in District Nine (9) of Knox County, map specific reference is hereby made for a more Ad #153324 03/11/2019 Ad #152651 03/04/2019, 03/11/2019, 03/18/2019 upon announcement at the time and place for 200704230085983. Tennessee, and without the corporate limits of the complete and particular description. the sale set forth above. All right and equity of Common address of property: 2024 Old City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being more fully BEING the same property conveyed to William NOTICE OF redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, Dandridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Tax ID described as follows: J. Farnham and wife, Kathleen M. Farnham SUBSTITUTE and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of # 096CB-016 BEGINNING at an existing iron pin in by Quitclaim Deed from F & F Development Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Property includes: 2007 Clayton Sierra MH the southwest right-of-way line of Neubert Corporation, dated April 18, 1994, recorded in TRUSTEE’S SALE undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute with Serial Number CAP020999TNAB. Springs Road, 385.00 feet, more or less, from Deed Book 2138, page 729, in the Register’s MISC. Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, WHEREAS, the undersigned is the Substitute the intersection of Neubert Springs Road and Office for Knox County, Tennessee. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the without representations or warranties of any kind, Trustee as appointed in the aforesaid Deed of McCammon Road; thence North 89 deg. 22 min. Property Address: 1919 Chestnut Grove performance of the covenants, terms and including fitness for a particular use or purpose. Trust by a substitution, said appointment being in West, 455.57 feet to an existing iron pin; thence Road, Knoxville, TN 37932 NOTICES conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 26, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO the manner authorized by the Deed of Trust; and North 01 deg. 49 min. 20 sec. West, 458.39 feet Tax Map #: 117FB-018 2009, executed by JUDITH S. CONNER, conveying COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WHEREAS, default has occurred under to an existing iron pin; thence North 80 deg. 53 Provided, however, in the event of any certain real property therein described to ARNOLD OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. the terms of the Note secured by the Deed of min. East, 485.97 feet to an existing iron pin; inconsistency between the description and M. WEISS, as Trustee, as same appears of record Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Trust, and the indebtedness evidenced therein thence along Neubert Springs Road, South 01 the address or tax map number, the property NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 is now wholly due, the owner and holder of said description shall control. in the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee deg. 02 min. West, 540.28 feet to the point of THE OWNERS AND/OR LIEN HOLDERS OF THE recorded February 13, 2009, at Instrument Memphis, TN 38103 indebtedness, CMH Homes, Inc. dba Clayton BEGINNING, containing 5.36 acres, more or less, The sale shall be subject to: (i) all matters rubinlublin.com/property-listing Homes, serviced by Vanderbilt Mortgage and shown on any recorded plat; (ii) any unpaid taxes; FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE HERBY NOTIFIED Number 200902130049979; and WHEREAS, the according to the survey of Jim Sullivan, Lic. No. OF THEIR RIGHTS TO PAY ALL CHARGES AND beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 Finance, Inc, has requested the undersigned 1306, Knoxville, Tennessee, dated June 6, 2001. (iii) any restrictive covenants; (iv) applicable Ad #152882 03/04/2019, 03/11/2019, 03/18/2019 Substitute Trustee to sell the Property to satisfy easements or set back lines; (v) any prior or RECLAIM SAID VEHICLES BEING HELD AT transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage BEING the same property conveyed to Gregory ROADRUNNER MOTORS, 8819 KINGSTON LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company who is same. Eugene Vandergriff and Regina Vandergriff, superior liens or encumbrances; and, (vi) any other NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby priorities as may appear in the public records or PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923, 865-320-0000. now the owner of said debt; andWHEREAS, the husband and wife, by Special Warranty Deed FAILURE TO RECLAIM THESE VEHICLES WILL undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been NOTICE OF given that on March 21, 2019, the substitute from Fannie Mae a/k/a Federal National Mortgage as may be disclosed by an accurate survey of the trustee will sell the property to the highest property. The sale shall be made in bar of all rights BE DEEMED A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument Association, dated July 13, 2015, and recorded AND CONSENT TO DISPOSE OF SAID VEHICLE to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of SUBSTITUTE bidder for cash. The Trustee’s sale will occur as Instrument No. 201507170003943, in the or equities of redemption, homestead and dower, on or about 10:00 a.m. at the main entrance which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust. AT PUBLIC AUCTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH Knox County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, TRUSTEE’S SALE Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. THE TENNESSEE PUBLIC ACTS 1967, CHAPTER notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness of the Knox County Courthouse located at 400 The street address of the above described Title is believed to be good, but the undersigned Main Street SW, Knoxville, TN 37902. shall convey only as Substitute Trustee, without 240, HOUSE BILL 379 ON MARCH 27, 2019 AT has been declared due and payable, and that the WHEREAS, default has occurred in the property is believed to be 8421 Neubert Springs 6:00 AM . undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute performance of the covenants, terms and This sale is subject to all matters shown on Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920, Control covenants or warranty of title. any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; KNOWN INTERESTED PARTIES: Pinnacle 2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLS. VIN # Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September No. 149-043.03, but such address is not part of WDDDJ77X67A085396 the power, duty and authority vested and imposed 15, 2016, executed by TOR O AJANAKU, any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback the legal description of the property sold herein Bank, Discover Bank, Knox County Trustee. upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 4, 2019 conveying certain real property therein described lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal The right is reserved to: (i) adjourn the date at 10:00 AM at the City/County Lobby of the to CHARLES E. TONKIN, II, as Trustee, as same of redemption of any governmental agency, state description herein shall control. or time of the sale to another date or time certain NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as In the event the high bidder at the foreclosure without further publication, upon announcement well as any priority created by a fixture filing; of the same at the time and place for the sale PURSUANT TO DEFAULT proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest County, Tennessee recorded September 16, 2016, sale should fail to comply with the submitted bid, Per TN Self Storage Law, contents of and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, at Instrument Number 201609160017640; and to any matter than an accurate survey of the the Trustee shall have the option of accepting set forth above; (ii) extend the time that the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant successful bidder has to make settlement; (iii) following leased units will be sold to satisfy the following described property situated in Knox and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said the next highest bid in which the bidder is able to owner’s lien at Tillery Dr Self Storage, 115 Tillery County, Tennessee, to wit: Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to this Notice may be rescinded at any time. In comply, or re-advertise and sell at a second sale. keep bidding open for any length of time; (iv) reject addition, the following party may claim an interest all bids; and, (v) accept the second highest bid Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912, April 10, 2019 at 10:00 THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC who is now the Said sale will be made subject to superior AM. Company reserves right to reject any and all LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF KNOX, STATE OF owner of said debt; in the above referenced property: Rickey J. unpaid liens, claims and taxes, and to rights of or the next highest bid with which the bidder is McMurtrie, Helen M. Clark and Capital One Bank. able to comply, should the highest bidder fail to bids. Some units may not be available on day of TENNESSEE, TOWIT: SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin tenants in possession, if any. sale. Please call 865-687-7308 to confirm sale. SIX (6) OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute The right is reserved to adjourn the date The right is reserved to adjourn the day of comply with the term of the sale. The sale may be of the sale to another date or time, and place rescinded at any time. Raymond Callahan - 7,97,288,291 THE 38TH WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the the sale to another day certain without further Brenda Vinokurov - 39 TENNESSEE, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. certain without further publication, upon the publication, upon announcement at the time set announcement at the time and place for the sale This the 7th day of March, 2019. Tommy Cuthbert - 364 AS LOT 40, SKYLAND PARK, UNIT 2, AS SHOWN NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given forth above. Vernon Nelson - 355 ON THE PLAT OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN that the entire indebtedness has been declared set forth above. (a) TRUSTEE DOES NOT MAKE AND ______PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 77-C (FORMERLY MAP due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Christopher M. Caldwell, Substitute Trustee SPECIFICALLY NEGATES AND DISCLAIMS ANY Stephen R. Wise, Substitute Trustee BOOK 23, PAGE 108), IN THE REGISTER`S Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly 705 Gate Lane, Suite 202 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES (OTHER Wise & Reeves, P.C. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Knoxville, TN 37909 THAN THE COVENANTS TO BE CONTAINED 625 S. Gay Street, Suite 160 WHICH PLAT SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute 865-769-6969 IN THE TRUSTEE’S DEED), COVENANTS, Knoxville, TN 37902 (865)544-1199 THE OWNER AND/OR LIEN HOLDERS OF THE MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION Trustee will, on April 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM at AGREEMENTS OR GUARANTIES OF ANY KIND FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED AND ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF WADE B. the North Side Entrance of the City County OR CHARACTER WHATSOEVER, WHETHER OF THEIR RIGHTS TO PAY ALL CHARGES AND NANCE, SURVEYOR, DATED MARCH 24, 1993 Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, OF, PUBLICATION DATES: March 11, 2019, March 18, 2019 and March 25, 2019 RECLAIM SAID VEHICLES BEING HELD AT AND BEARING DRAWING NO. A-11971. proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest NOTICE OF AS TO, CONCERNING, OR WITH RESPECT TO: (i) CLINTON HWY SERVICE CENTER, 5929 CLINTON PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, SUBSTITUTE THE VALUE, NATURE, QUALITY OR CONDITION HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912. FAILURE TO the property is believed to be 1208 SNOWDON the following described property situated in Knox OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT NOTICE OF RECLAIM THESE VEHICLES WILL BE DEEMED A DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912. In the event of County, Tennessee, to wit: TRUSTEE’S SALE LIMITATION, THE WATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGY, WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND CONSENT any discrepancy between this street address and SITUATE IN DISTRICT NO. ONE, COUNTY (ii) THE SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR ANY SUBSTITUTE TO DISPOSE OF SAID VEHICLE AT PUBLIC the legal description of the property, the legal OF KNOX, CITY OF KNOXVILLE, STATE OF WHEREAS, default has occurred in the AND ALL ACTIVITIES AND USES WHICH MAY BE AUCTION MARCH 14, 2019 8:00 A.M. description shall control. TENNESSEE, AND BEING THE EASTERN 45 performance of the covenants, terms and CONDUCTED THEREON, (iii) THE COMPLIANCE TRUSTEE’S SALE 2008 VW PASSAT 4 DR SERIAL NO. CURRENT OWNER(S): ESTATE AND/OR FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK A IN WHAT IS KNOWN conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 31, OF OR BY THE PROPERTY WITH ANY LAWS, WVWJK73C08E090648 HEIRS AT LAW OF JUDITH S. CONNER AND DESIGNATED AS JAMES O`CONNOR`S 2017, executed by STEPHANIE VALENTIN, RULES, ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS WHEREAS, default has occurred in the OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Secretary of LAKESIDE ADDITION TO KNOXVILLE, conveying certain real property therein described OF ANY APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL performance of the covenants, terms and PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus March 11, 2019

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