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State Budget Contains Funds to help South Knoxville FOCUS Weekly Poll* State Senator Becky Massey credited Governor Knox County which have have been struggling to continued. “These funds Massey (R-Knoxville) said Haslam, Knox County Mayor pledged $20,000 each. remain open and I was will be used in the marketing In your opinion, last Friday that Governor Bill Tim Burchett and Knoxville “It is my hope that these committed to finding them efforts to assist our South Haslam included a $30,000 Mayor Madeline Rogero funds will help leverage the some relief from the State Knoxville businesses should the economic development for helping members of dollars being invested by of Tennessee.” that have been adversely grant to the Legacy Parks the Knox County legislative Knoxville and Knox County “ We e s p e c i a l l y affected by the Henley Tennessee Foundation in the state’s delegation receive the to help our small businesses appreciate Governor Street bridge closure.” budget legislation passed money. in South Knoxville to remain Haslam’s willingness to The bridge is scheduled to Valley Authority by the General Assembly The funds will be matched viable,” said Senator invest state dollars in our reopen February 28, 2014. (TVA) be last week. by the City of Knoxville and Massey. “These businesses local businesses,” Massey privatized? Old furniture YES 19.13% finds new life at East KNox professionals poised to take flight NO 80.87% Survey conducted Refind Design April 18, 2013. By Tasha Mahurin * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted [email protected] by an independent, professional polling company. “Antiques were a hobby of mine,” Lisa Norton of Refind Design told The Focus. “I began refinish- Knox Countians ing furniture to stay busy while staying home with Solidly Against TVA my grandchildren.” Being Privatized What began as a hobby has become a retire- By Focus Staff ment business for Lisa and her husband Marty This week’s Knoxville who opened a storefront Focus poll asked voters the for their business earlier question, “In your opinion, this year. Refind Design, should the Tennessee Valley located at 6259 Rutledge Authority be privatized”? Pike, sells repurposed More than 80% of furniture, antiques, and likely voters said that no, unique home décor. They TVA should not be priva- truly offer something for tized. Only slightly more everyone and are an inte- than 19% believe TVA rior designer’s dream. should be privatized. Recycled or repur- More than 90% of respon- posed furniture has photo by dan andrews. dents in the Second Dis- become a popular trend Councilman Duane Grieves and Carolyn Pointer Neil of Elder Advocates meet Inga the red-tailed hawk and trict were against priva- in home décor over the her handler, Adam Patterson of the Knoxville Zoo, before last week’s East Knoxville Business and Professional tizing TVA. The response last few years, howev- Association breakfast meeting at the zoo. Members learned about the zoo’s economic impact for the county and its both inside the City of er, their affordable prices plans for continuing success in 2013. The next EKB&PA meeting will be held May 16 at the Knoxville Chamber of Knoxville and Knox County sets Refind Design apart Commerce. For more information on the group, please visit www.eastknox.org. was strong in every seg- Continue on page 3 ment of the community. Work to start on new juvenile court facilities By Tasha Mahurin Currently, three Child Sup- [email protected] port magistrates hold hear- The ground breaking cer- ing on the third floor of the emony for the expansion old Courthouse in down- of the Knox County Juve- town Knoxville. Juvenile nile Court boasted a vir- Court hearings are held at tual Who’s Who of govern- the Division Street facil- ment. Juvenile Court Judge ity, which sits beside the Tim Irwin, an unmistakable Richard L. Bean Juvenile presence with his height of Detention Center. Cathy 6 feet and seven inches, Quist Shanks, the Clerk sat under a tent as Circuit of the Circuit, Civil Ses- Court Judge Dale Work- sions and Juvenile Courts, man warmed up the crowd maintains a staff at both of more than 200 people. the juvenile facility and Both Knoxville Mayor Mad- at the old courthouse. eline Rogero and Knox “Judge Irwin’s vision County Mayor Tim Bur- should make things much chett spoke, as did Tony easier for everyone,” Norman, Chairman of the Shanks explained. ”It will Knox County Commission. basically put all juvenile The current facility, services at one location.” named for the late Juve- The expansion, recom- nile Judge Carey E. Garrett, mended by Mayor Bur- is to undergo an 11,000 chett and funded by the square foot, $3 million Knox County Commis- expansion. Judge Irwin sion, will create room for Photo by Dan Andrews. hopes the expansion of Child Support Division the Division Street juve- magistrates and person- Pictured at the ground-breaking for the new court rooms are Board of Trustees Chairman Terry Henley, Center Director Rich- nile court will create a more nel. New courtrooms ard Bean, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, County Commissioner Brad Anders, County Commissioner Dr. Richard Briggs, consolidated process. Continue on page 2 County Commission Chairman Tony Norman, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Judge Tim Irwin.

We fix, buy, and sell old or antique clocks! PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013 Focus on the Law FOCUS Introduction to Probate Court Part 2 When a person deceased at the permutations of what size she will have to show that Weekly Poll dies, the real and time of his or her share goes to whom. For any inheritance taxes have personal proper- death. The per- example, if the deceased been satisfied and obtain In your opinion, should the ty of that person sonal represen- was not married and had a release from TennCare. must be distrib- tative will have no children, the remainder He or she will also have to Tennessee Valley Authority uted according to post a bond of his or her estate goes to obtain receipts from each to law. In Ten- with the court his or her parents. If there of the estate beneficia- (TVA) be privatized? nessee, this law to insure faithful are no surviving parents, ries acknowledging that may be found in By Sharon performance of the remainder goes to the they received the assets Yes Frankenberg, the Tennessee his or her duties. surviving brothers and sis- to which they are entitled. Attorney at Law 19.13% Code Annotated. Also, the person- ters and to the children of Finally, they will need to file If the person died al representa- each deceased brothers a closing order with the Pro- with a valid will, the prop- tive must file an inventory and sisters by representa- bate Court so that the judge No erty of the deceased gen- of all of the assets of the tion. So, if the deceased can legally close the estate. 80.87% erally passes according to estate within 60 days of his had one surviving brother Obviously, this arti- the terms of the will. If the or her appointment. The and one deceased sister cle does not cover every person died without a valid personal representative with two surviving chil- issue which might arise. By Age Public Private Total will, that person is said to must give notice to all of dren, the remainder of the You should always con- 18-29 [None] 100.00% 1 have died intestate. The the deceased’s creditors so estate would go one–half tact an attorney to get 30-49 20.00% 80.00% 40 Probate Court will appoint that they might file claims to the surviving brother and advice and assistance with an individual to handle the against the estate. Periodic one-fourth to each of the your unique situation. 50-65 21.32% 78.68% 136 intestate estate. This indi- accountings of all receipts deceased sister’s two chil- 65+ 17.80% 82.20% 236 vidual is referred to as a and payments must be dren. Keep in mind that Sharon Frankenberg Tota 19.13% (79) 80.87% (334) 413 personal representative. made by the Personal Rep- whether there is a will or is an experienced attor- The surviving spouse or the resentative to the court. not, the surviving spouse ney licensed in Tennes- By District deceased’s children should How is the property divid- in entitled to certain mini- see since 1988. She is a 1 25.00% 75.00% 32 be considered by the Court ed when there is no will? mum distributions and pro- sole practitioner who han- 2 9.62% 90.38% 52 to act as the personal rep- As you would expect, the tections under state law. dles foreclosures, land- resentative. Once appoint- surviving spouse and sur- See Tennessee Code Anno- lord-tenant, probate, col- 3 11.11% 88.89% 45 ed, the clerk of the Probate viving children take certain tated Section 31-4-101. lections and general civil 4 23.73% 76.27% 59 Court will issue documents shares but heirs can come In order to close the pro- matters. She represents 5 16.00% 84.00% 50 or letters of administration, in all shapes and sizes. The bate estate, the personal Social Security disability 6 27.91% 72.09% 43 which authorize the person- law on intestate succes- representative will have claimants and represents 7 17.95% 82.05% 39 al representative to close sion may be found in Ten- to document that he or creditors in bankruptcy pro- out the deceased’s bank nessee Code Annotated she gave proper notice to ceedings. Her office is in 8 23.53% 76.47% 51 accounts and handle all of Section 31-2-104 and gives all creditors and paid the Knoxville and she may be 9 19.05% 80.95% 42 the assets owned by the a detailed listing of all the debts of the estate. He or reached at (865)539-2100. Total 19.13% (79) 80.87% (334) 413 By Gender Unknown 31.25% 68.75% 16 Femal 16.67% 83.33% 204 News isn’t entertainment Male 20.73% 79.27% 193 Total 19.13% (79) 80.87% (334) 413 Americans what is happen- and each is introduced with jobs of covering stories; it’s watched as ing, but eventu- its own special music. Of all about appearances. Survey conducted April 18, 2013. another sense- ally, most folks course, networks manage Many Americans believe less act of vio- have to return to work in plenty of commer- that this kind of cover- lence took place to lives and jobs cial breaks during air time. age is just what culprits Work to start on new at the Boston and families. On April 15, the NBC want, and it serves as Marathon. The The first time I news devoted its entire reinforcement for those juvenile court facilities two explosive remember con- regular program to the ter- who might want that fif- Continued from page 1 devices tore tinuing coverage rorist explosion during the teen minutes of fame. will be built and Mayor Burchett and the through inno- By Joe Rector of any event was Boston Marathon. That A better way to cover County Commission helped fund the project by cent bystanders when President wasn’t enough, so the net- such events is to play “Joe making cuts in other parts of the budget. who were cheering runners Kennedy was assassinated. work added a second half Friday” and “just give the “This expansion should streamline the as they approached the The country took a punch to hour, and then at 10:00 facts.” Then give only brief entire process,” Judge Irwin said. “It should finish line. No thought was the gut, and the only thing p.m. they were back with updates on future broad- prove to be more efficient and eventual- given whether children were we knew to do was view the “in-depth” reporting. Brian casts. Don’t give the crimi- ly perhaps be a savings to taxpayers.” present. Of course, that’s three networks. I watched Williams was still at his nals all that free public- Locating all juvenile matters in one loca- the twisted moral com- the day Oswald was shot seat, and Matt Lauer had ity. Instead, report the tion will eliminate the need for the judge and pass that terrorists have. by Jack Ruby. To this day, been dragged from his bed news OBJECTIVELY and let other personnel to travel back and forth, as That was the first ter- I can hear the mournful to stand on the street as the public do the specu- well as citizens who oftentimes find it frustrat- rible act against this coun- sound of muted drums as close to the bombing site lating. At the same time, ing in an already emotionally charged process. try on April 15. The second the Kennedy’s coffin trav- as possible. He interviewed this approach will allow “I think the expansion and consolidation of the two one came afterward. The eled down the streets to three people who had little agencies to do their jobs divisions is a good thing,” Knox County Mayor Tim guilty parties this time were its final resting place. information. The young and more quickly bring Burchett told the Focus. “Often families and chil- the television news sta- We all wanted to view the woman was pregnant, and criminals to justice. dren who have business in these courtrooms are tions. They jumped on the early space flights and kept one of the men was a block I, for one, long for the shuffled back and forth between these two loca- story and for days rode it up with the first American away from the blast when days of Walter Cronkite and tion, and the situation is already traumatic enough.” like a galloping horse. to orbit the earth and walk it occurred. That’s all right Huntley and Brinkley. Those Other benefits of the expansion include more room I’m all for news and keep- on the moon. In later years, because anything is used men reported the news; for families to wait on court day, which is often a ing the public informed. space shots lost their glam- to make the coverage go on they didn’t interject them- tense and stressful situation, particularly in a crowd- I’m also a big fan of news our, and people didn’t tune and on and on. Analysis by selves as parts of it. News ed waiting room. Additionally, there will be ample and media outlets; the papers in as much. The explosion dozens of people numbed should inform viewers. We free parking for citizens at the Division Street building. have for several years of Challenger immediately the minds of viewers. can find other ways of being Irwin, recognized as a non-nonsense, yet com- afforded me the forum had news programs going. I figure that this terror- entertained. The only con- passionate judge of the Juvenile Court, has spear- for my columns. However, What’s so annoying is ist act netted a handsome tinuing coverage I want to headed the expansion and made brief, but gra- at some point, common the way national news pro- profit for the networks. I see is information about cious remarks at the ground breaking ceremony. sense has to take over. grams make entertainment also am certain that the a vicious storm or tornado Steve Hunley, publisher of the Knoxville Focus, I doubt that the public of tragedies. Within min- anchors feel the need to bearing down on my home. commented, “Tim Irwin is a great judge and Cathy wants to have “continu- utes of an event, names report live from Boston. The truth be told, televi- Quist has the best constituent service operation ing coverage” of tragedies. have been assigned to Never mind that the folks sion could learn a lot about in the county as Juvenile Court Clerk. They are a Sure, we all want to know them (“Terror in Boston”), already in the field do fine reporting from newspapers. great combination for the people of Knox County.”

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The overwhelming, yet orga- nized, showroom features a Program plethora of furniture pieces including: beds, chairs, TDEC that Tennesseans bear tables, trunks, accent enforcement the costs of pollution pieces and the like. The against polluters rather than the polluter. showroom is divided into “The severe decline multiple sections, such as falls 75% since in enforcement of our an area featuring unique 2007 water rules is inexplica- garden items, an area for Last week the Tennes- ble,” says Renée Victoria shabby chic furniture, and see Clean Water Network Hoyos, Executive Direc- even a primitive rustic area. released the third in a tor of TCWN. “Allowing vio- In addition to furniture series of reports on the lators to escape proper Refind Design also offers Tennessee Department of enforcement sends the some unique, handmade Environment and Conser- wrong message: that home décor pieces. Among vation’s water protection you can come to Tennes- the eclectic items offered programs. The research see, pollute our rivers are old windows which shows a 75% reduction and streams and receive have been converted into appropriate for a store that that giving new life to old is open Tuesday through in enforcement actions little or no punishment.” unique wall hangings, artis- is unique in and of itself. treasure and the rela- Friday from 10:00 a.m. until taken by TDEC since 2007. The report address- tic benches crafted from “We’re not a thrift store tionships they have built 5:00 pm, and on Satur- This latest report analyz- es a few potential rea- old beds, and an arbor cre- or an overpriced antique with their customers is day from 10:00 a.m. until es the past two years of sons enforcement has ated with old doors. Refind store,” Norton added. the best part of the job. 3:00 p.m. For more infor- enforcement and focus- declined, but points out Design specializes in one While business is boom- Refind Design is located mation call 865-66-5768. es on why there has been TCWN’s own work proves of a kind items, which is ing, the Nortons maintain at 6259 Rutledge Pike and a significant decline in there is no shortage of enforcement actions. violations throughout the Several enforcement state. TCWN has initiated trends remain the same: multiple citizen enforce- • High fine forgive- ment actions across the City Announces Centennial ness continues, state seeking correction meaning viola- and penalties for water tors pay less. quality permit violations. • There is no geo- This year’s report also Conservation Expo For October graphic focus compares TDEC’s poli- for enforcement cies to what actually hap- Mayor Madeline Rogero actions -- only pens in enforcement has announced plans for half of the coun- orders and determines the Centennial Conserva- ties in Tennessee there is little consisten- tion Expo, sponsored by had enforcement cy. What the Department the City of Knoxville, to be actions in 2011, does actually contradicts held in Chilhowee Park on this dropped to a its written procedures. Oct. 12, 2013. The day- third of them in “Over half of the man- long fair will commemorate 2012, with no indi- datory fines paid to the the National Conservation cation the Depart- Department are under Exposition of 1913, also ment is discrimi- $2000. Does this cover held in Chilhowee Park, and natory regarding the cost to the state of will celebrate 100 years where enforce- enforcement and remedia- of conservation efforts in ment occurs. tion? Or are Tennesseans Knoxville and East Tennes- • Construction activi- paying for it?” asked Ms. see. ties continue to Hoyos. “We are calling on “Generations of dedicat- dominate the type TDEC Commissioner Mar- ed East Tennesseans have of violators receiv- tineau to assure his staff accomplished great things ing enforcement and the public the Depart- in conservation during the Pictured with Knoxville Mayor Rogero and Knox County Mayor Burchett is the 1913 City of -- construction and ment is still committed past 100 years,” Mayor Knoxville Mayor, Samuel Heiskell (actor Vania Smrkovski of the Tennessee Stage Company). development activi- to effective enforcement. Rogero said. “From the ties made up over We also urge TDEC to Great Smoky Mountains opportunity to showcase Keep Knoxville Beauti- (portrayed by actor Vania half of all enforce- assess fines suitable to to Ijams Nature Center, we Chilhowee Park itself. “A ful, Knox County Schools, Smrkovski of the Tennes- ment taken in the cover the costs so it does have worked to preserve lot of people don’t realize Knox County Solid Waste, see Stage Company). He past two years. not continue to be the and protect wild areas, how long and rich the his- Knox Heritage, Knoxville talked about the creation Fine reductions remain burden of the taxpayer.” wildlife, air and water. The tory of this park really is,” Area Transit, Knoxville Zoo, of the 1913 National Con- the biggest problem. The To read the report and Centennial Conservation Mayor Rogero said. “Ever Legacy Parks Foundation/ servation Exposition, which fine assessment process learn more about the Expo will be an opportunity since trolley tracks first Outdoor Knoxville, Luna was important in the early is inconsistent, result- Tennessee Clean Water to showcase much of the connected Chilhowee Park Creative, McClung Histor- history of the conservation ing in low fine collection Network, go to http:// work that has been done with downtown Knoxville in ical Collection, Museum movement. Setting the up-front. The result is tcwn.org/programs. during the past century, 1890, it has been a vital of East Tennessee Histo- period tone for the event and the work that is still center of Knoxville life. It ry, National Parks Conser- was the barbershop quar- being done.” remains a jewel in the heart vation Association, Oak tet Common Time, made up The Expo will include of East Knoxville.” Ridge National Laboratory, of Powell High School stu- historical displays, photo- Among the organiza- Partners of the Cherokee dents Caleb Brewer, Har- graphs and films, hands-on tions participating in the National Forest, Tennessee rison Cooke, Noah Muncy demonstrations and exhib- Expo are AIGA Knoxville, Archive of Moving Image and Josh Neely. its, children’s activities, Discover Life in America, and Sound, TVA, UT Exten- For more information on live entertainment, athletic East Tennessee Discov- sion and Visit Knoxville. the Expo in coming months, competitions, multimedia ery Center, Foothills Land Mayor Rogero was joined watch the event’s website presentations and events Conservancy, Fort Loudoun at the announcement at www.knoxconservation- throughout the grounds of Lake Association, Great today by a special guest: expo.com. Chilhowee Park. Smoky Mountains National Sam Heiskell, who was It will also be an Park, Ijams Nature Center, mayor of Knoxville in 1913 PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013

salary improvement pack- age. This will affect state New Tenants Coming to employees, higher edu- cation staff and K-12 teachers. Additional salary improvement plans Northshore Town Center will take affect for state Northshore Town Center from our current tenants.” who live, work, worship, or order pizzas, toasted panin- troopers, wildlife officers, will be adding banking to its The new branch of First attend school in the 16 coun- is, and gourmet salads pre- district attorney general list of convenient services Tennessee, a part of the ties of Central East Tennes- pared with fresh ingredients From State and public defenders. being offered. The master- First Horizon National Cor- see. “ORNL Federal Credit and dressings that are made Representative Our business and planned, mixed-use com- poration family of compa- Union’s planned branch in daily. workforce development munity being developed by nies, will be the community- Northshore Town Center is Retailers already featured Harry Brooks receive special atten- CHM, LLC announces that focused regional bank’s 35th part of our continued focus in Northshore Town Center tion. We continue to First Tennessee Bank and location in Knoxville and sur- on delivering enhanced include Barre3, The Nail Spa, As legislators our most fund economic devel- ORNL Federal Credit Union rounding areas. “We have value to our members and Froyoz, Fusion Tanning Stu- important task and con- opment fast track infra- will be opening new branch been serving customers in the communities we serve, “ dios, Five Guys and Great stitutionally required structure and job train- locations in the near future, the Northshore area for more said Chris Johnson, CEO and Clips in addition to Target duty is to approve a ing. Film and television signaling two more signifi- than 15 years, and we are President, ORNL Federal and Publix. state budget. We have recruitment continue to cant additions. excited about the opportu- Credit Union . “We are excit- Northshore Town Center done so. Every year I receive special funding. “We are happy to welcome nity to continue our service ed to be part of this dynamic is a 134-acre site located read the budget docu- Development districts two of the most trusted finan- to them in the new loca- center and look forward to at Pellissippi Parkway and ment and study relat- receive additional fund- cial service providers in all of tion in the Northshore Town delivering our product and Northshore Drive. The devel- ed spreadsheets as to ing to help local govern- East Tennessee,” said Mike Center,” said Pam Fansler, services with greater con- opment’s master plan antic- changes from the Gov- ments with planning. McGuffin, a partner with East Region President, First venience to better meet the ipates retailers, restaurants, ernors initial proposal. Tourism programs CHM, LLC. “It’s no secret why Tennessee Bank. financial needs of our more entertainment, office space, Our total budget of receive special appropria- they have chosen to expand Meanwhile, ORNL Fed- than 157,000 members.” plus single-family homes, $32.6 billion is less than tions. Additional funds their presence here…the eral Credit Union, another These two financial insti- multi-family homes, apart- 1% over last years budget are provided for state vision of the center is coming large financial services pro- tutions will join Uncle Mad- ments, condos and town- of $32.3 billion. The zoos and the aquarium. to fruition. We are experienc- vider, will also open a new dio’s, the fastest-growing fast homes, all complemented by budget is balanced as Some historical and tour- ing continued momentum branch location in North- casual pizza restaurant in the a five-acre lake. In addition, required by Tennessee ist sites are provided one and increased interest from shore Town Center, marking Southeast, who is scheduled Northshore Elementary will law and “our rainy day time facility improvement many restaurants and retail- its 33rd office in the great- to open its first Tennessee open this fall and accommo- fund” or fund balance funds. The thought is that ers across the area, not to er Knoxville area. ORNL FCU location at Northshore Town date nearly 1,000 students. will grow approximately tourism brings econom- mention the positive feed- provides financial services to Center later this spring. Uncle $100 million to $456 mil- ic growth to Tennessee. back that we’re receiving businesses and individuals, Maddio’s offers made-to- lion which is still below Next week’s article will our pre-recession levels. include a budget review Included in this budget of health and social is another reduction of services, K-12 Educa- sales tax on food. Our tion, Higher Education 2013 Knoxville GREEN + GO Tour to current 5.25% will be and Safety & Correc- lowered to 5%. We have tion. If you need to con- raised the exemption tact my office you may showcase Knoxville’s Green Buildings level for the Hall income call (615)741-6879 or The first annual GREEN + GO Sustain- at East Town Mall. Participants can tour economic savings of that building. tax for citizens over 65 1-800-449-8366 ext. able Knoxville Green Tour, presented by all eight, or pick a certain selection they The tour is free and open to the years of age. The second 44556 and I can be the East Tennessee Chapter of the U.S. want to visit during the tour’s five hour public, and offers AIA/GBCI credit with phase to eliminate the reached by email at rep. Green Building Council (USGBC-ET), will window. paid admission of $15/$25 for two. inheritance tax is also harry.brooks@capitol. offer an inside look at some of Knox- The open-house tour will educate RSVP required by April 30. included in the budget. tn.gov or if you would ville’s high-performance buildings on participants on the features and ben- To RSVP, please go to the following We are also continu- like to receive updates May 4, 2013, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. efits of sustainable construction. Tour url: http://knoxville.greentour2013. ing property tax relief by email you can sign up The buildings on the tour include goers can visit up to eight sustainable eventbrite.com. for seniors, veterans at http://www.capitol. Scripps Networks Interactive Head- buildings in the Knoxville area that rep- For more information about the and our disabled popu- tn.gov/lyris/h19s.html quarters, Knoxville Transit Center, Three resent a variety of green design strat- GREEN + GO Sustainable Knoxville lation. State employ- It is an honor to be Rivers Market, UT’s Ayres Hall, UT’s egies. Each of the eight buildings will Green Tour, please visit the USBGC-ET’s ees will receive a 1.5% your representative. Living Light Decathlon House, Ijams have its own on-site experts to edu- website at http://etnusgbc.org. Nature Center, Sustainable Future cate participants on the sustainable Office, and the Spectrum Solar Exhibit features, construction details, and the PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013 April 22, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A5 The Old Warhorse of Tennessee Politics: Benton McMillin Pages from together. Governor and Mrs. McMillin returned to Nash- the Political ville when his term as Minis- Past ter to Peru expired. Despite being seventy-sev- en years old, Benton McMillin made his last statewide cam- paign in 1922, seeking to return to the governorship. The incumbent was Repub- lican Alf A. Taylor, brother of the late Robert L. Taylor. By Ray Hill Governor Taylor was also in [email protected] his seventies and his ouster of incumbent A. H. Roberts lmost entirely had jolted Tennessee Dem- forgotten today, ocrats. McMillin faced young Benton McMillin lawyer and farmer Austin wasA one of the most pop- Peay in the Democratic pri- ular politicians in Tennes- mary and he ran a surpris- see for decades. McMillin ingly strong race, winning by served in Congress for huge margins in much of his twenty years, two terms as old Congressional district. Tennessee’s governor, and McMillin swept much of the went on to serve as a diplo- state and carried both Ham- mat. McMillin’s wife, Lucille, ilton and Davidson counties; was also an accomplished he narrowly lost Knox County, lady who enjoyed a political but the difference proved to career of her own after her be Shelby County. Peay won husband’s death. 9,079 votes in Shelby County to McMillin’s 1,732 votes. Benton McMillin was McMillin lost the primary by born in Kentucky on Sep- just over 4,000 votes. tember 11, 1845, the son of a wealthy planter. Young It was to be Benton Benton very much wanted to McMillin’s last hurrah. The participate in the Civil War, former governor remained but his father refused to give active, oftentimes unable to his consent so that he could resist the urge to take to the fight along side his two elder stump on behalf of Demo- brothers who were serving in cratic candidates in Ten- the Confederate Army. Still, nessee. McMillin remained McMillin managed to get him- highly respected and popu- self captured by Union troops lar with many thousands of and the fiery youth refused Tennesseans. McMillin had to take an oath of allegiance served as a presidential to the Federal government. elector for Franklin Delano McMillin was briefly impris- Roosevelt in 1932, but did oned for his refusal, but was not live to see Roosevelt take released and he continued office. Benton McMillin died his studies by reading the law January 8, 1933 and was in the office of a local judge. buried in Nashville. After being admitted to the Bar in 1871, McMillin com- McMillin’s widow, Lucille menced the practice of law Foster McMillin, went on to be in Carthage, Tennessee. appointed to the Civil Service Commission by President Only three years after from the author’s personal collection. Roosevelt. Mrs. McMillin was beginning his law practice, Governor Benton McMillin quite well known throughout McMillin was elected to the Tennessee and was especial- Tennessee House of Repre- ly admired by Tennessee’s sentatives. Although a fresh- effective antitrust laws. watchful eye on the treasury. been thwarted time and Ben Hooper had managed powerful senior United States man legislator, McMillin was McMillin also insisted the leg- again and in 1911 a com- to defeat two of Tennessee’s Senator, Kenneth D. McKel- tapped by Governor James Well before the adoption islature increase the age for bination of “Independent” most popular Democrats lar. McKellar was anxious to D. Porter to represent the of the Seventeenth Amend- youngsters employed by fac- Democrats and Republicans to get himself elected and see Mrs. McMillin honored State of Tennessee in ment to the Constitution, Con- tories, a common practice elected Luke Lea to Senator reelected governor. and he pressed Roosevelt making a purchase of terri- gressman Benton McMillin at the time. Benton McMillin Frazier’s seat. The “Fusion- to give her an appropriate tory from McMillin’s native supported the idea of a also signed into law the first ist” movement in Tennessee The former governor did appointment. Roosevelt had State of Kentucky. Gover- two-percent tax on incomes uniform textbooks for Ten- was to enjoy a period when it not languish out of office appointed Tennessee’s junior nor Porter later appointed above $4,000 (the equiva- nessee’s schools. controlled the governorship for long. In 1913 President U. S. Senator, Cordell Hull, McMillin as a special judge lent of almost $100,000 in and both of Tennessee’s Woodrow Wilson appoint- to serve as his Secretary of on the bench of the Circuit today’s currency). In 1894, McMillin was easily reelect- seats in the United States ed McMillin as the United State. Hull was himself an Court of the Fifth District. McMillin managed to add his ed to a second term in 1900 Senate. States’ Minister to Peru. admirer of Lucille McMillin; By 1878, Benton McMillin income tax proposal as an and after completing his time McMillin and his wife jour- the McMillins had been resi- was well enough known to amendment to a pending bill as governor, remained in Few Democrats in Tennes- neyed to Lima and remained dents of Hull’s hometown of win the Democratic nomina- and President Grover Cleve- Nashville and opened a suc- see had so faithfully served there until the former gover- Carthage. Cordell Hull and tion for Congress. McMillin land made no objection, but cessful insurance agency. the party as Benton McMillin; nor was replaced by a Repub- Senator McKellar strongly was elected and remained the income tax was invalidat- Despite being confined to he attended every national lican in September of 1919. supported Lucille McMillin in Congress for two decades ed by the Supreme Court the private life, Benton McMillin convention of his party from McMillin served as Minister for an appointment and both and won a reputation for his following year. never gave up his aspira- 1876 until 1932, save for to Peru for the entirety of Wil- were gratified by FDR having speaking abilities and knowl- tions for political office and one instance in 1920. During son’s Administration. placed her on the Civil Ser- edge of the legislative rules. When U. S. Senator Isham remained a power inside Ten- the same period of time, vice Commission. It was an The Speaker of the House, G. Harris died in office on July nessee’s Democratic Party McMillin was one of Tennes- Governor McMillin and his unusual appointment at the Thomas B. Reed of Maine, 8, 1897, Benton McMillin almost until the end of his see’s Democratic presiden- wife, Lucille, made frequent time and one of the highest ruled the House of Repre- determined to become a can- life. tial electors in every elec- visits to Tennessee and offices ever to be occupied sentatives like a despot and didate for the Senate. At the tion. the old warhorse followed by a woman. Mrs. McMillin Congressman McMillin fre- time, senators were elect- McMillin had long wanted the state’s politics closely. went on to serve as the Chair quently bedeviled the tart- ed by the General Assem- to represent Tennessee in At age sixty-five, Benton McMillin had married Lucille of the United States Civil tongued Speaker. McMillin bly. McMillin very likely could the United States Senate and McMillin was called back to Foster, his second wife, in Service Commission and was assigned to one of the have won a Democratic pri- was considered the leading duty by Tennessee Demo- 1887. McMillin had mar- remained as a member until most powerful House Com- mary for the Senate, but the candidate to replace Sena- crats who urged him to again ried the daughter of Gover- her retirement in 1945. mittees, Ways and Means, legislature instead chose tor James B. Frazier in 1911. run for governor in 1912. nor John C. Brown in 1869, where he remained for four- Memphis attorney Thomas Frazier had been McMillin’s Republican Ben W. Hooper but Birdie McMillin had died teen years of his Congressio- B. Turley, who had been successor as governor and had been elected in 1910, while still quite young. Their nal career. McMillin’s polit- appointed to the vacancy when Senator William B. defeating Senator Robert union produced a son and ical beliefs would not be caused by Senator Harris’s Bate died unexpectedly on Love Taylor. Taylor, himself Benton McMillin and his popular with today’s parti- death. Disappointed by his March 9, 1905, just days into a former governor, had not wife Lucille had a daughter san Democrats as he was a failure to win election to a new six year term, Frazier wanted to make the race, staunch advocate of econo- the United States Senate, allowed himself to be elected much preferring to remain my in government. Congress- McMillin opted to retire from to the vacancy by the legisla- in the United States Senate. man McMillin also often lec- Congress and run for gover- ture. McMillin had been out- His defeat shocked just Dogwood Family Dentistry tured his colleagues on the nor in 1898. raged by Frazier’s swift ele- about everyone and perhaps James D. Hazenfield, DDS dangers of Federal judges vation to the United States no one more so than himself. Same day appointments available encroaching upon the powers McMillin was elected and Senate. When Frazier’s term Taylor died shortly after his $20 Look and See exam of the Congress. McMillin proved to be a very popular expired in 1911, the senator defeat and many believed was highly critical of the high chief executive. Governor wanted to be reelected but his rejection by the people We never charge for pain control tariff policy followed by much McMillin remained an advo- former Governor McMillin of Tennessee had broken his 6502-B Chapman Hwy. of the Republican Party at cate of economy in govern- was also competing for the heart. McMillin campaigned Knoxville, TN 37920 the time and enraged big ment and helped to reduce seat. McMillin’s cherished energetically against Gover- (next to The Rush) 609-9682 business for his support for Tennessee’s debt and kept a senatorial ambitions had nor Hooper, but he, too, lost. Now offeriNg exteNded Hours PAGE A6 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013 Focus MORE on Seymour & South Knox Fun at Southfest Families and friends came out fore Southfest Saturday, April 13 for a variety of activities and musical performances, including Con Hunley (far left).

Huge used book sale will benefit libraries It’s a bookworm’s dream. books” from which to select help, will go on sale for $2 Books, books and more the sale items, said Marti each. books go on sale at bargain Agler. She and Mary Lou Fair Apart from Monday, when prices during the Friends are co-chairs of the sale. hours are noon to 6 p.m., the of Sevier County Libraries’ There are some changes sale will take place during spring used book sale April from previous sales, Agler library hours. On Tuesday, 22 through 27 at the King said. Doors open on the sale Wednesday and Friday, those Family Library. at the King Family Library at hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Most books will cost $1 or noon on Monday, April 22. Thursday, April 25, the hours less. Hardback books and Usually, the first day of the are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. trade (large) paperbacks are sale is reserved for members Saturday, the last day of $1 each; pocket paperbacks of the three Friends of the the sale, offers bar- and children’s books are a Library groups only. Readers gain hunters a real mere 50 cents each. DVDs who want to make an early deal – all the books and CDs, some vinyl records, selection may purchase they can get in a bag VHS tapes and audio books Friends memberships at for $5. Bags will be are also for sale at low the door. However, this time, provided. Saturday prices. Sevier County teachers are hours are 9 a.m. to The sale is sponsored by also invited to choose their 5 p.m. Friends organizations from books on Monday. The King Family the libraries in Sevierville, Also, “For the first time, Library is at 408 Kodak and Seymour. The we’re selling magazines,” High Street, Sevi- three groups will split the pro- Agler said. They will be 25 erville. For more ceeds equally and use the cents each. Another innova- information on the funds to benefit their librar- tion will be the sale of books sale, call the library ies. The lightly used books signed by the author. She at 453-3532. are selected from donations expects them to be priced in The King Family, to the three libraries from the $3 to $10 range. Kodak and Sey- patrons and surplus books Grab bags containing five mour libraries all from the library shelves. books from categories that welcome dona- “We estimate we have are in plentiful supply, such tions of good used between 30,000 and 40,000 as biography, health and self- books. Vestival marks 13th annual celebration in the heart of South Knoxville

The 13th Annual Vestival: South and the Apocalypso Quartet, Guy Mar- Knoxville’s Art & Heritage Festival will shall, Smiley and the Lovedawg, Big Jon memorialize the late Knoxville architect and the Nationals, The Pinklets, Sarah and preservationist Charles B. Rich- Morgan, and Jim Myers. mond, who co-founded the non-profit Dragonfly Arial Arts and Claire Metz Candoro Arts and Heritage Center and Tribal Belly Dance will perform on the served as its president and champion. grounds at intervals during the festi- Richmond, who died January 3, 2013, val. Visitors can browse the wares of was also a watercolorist and photogra- local arts and crafts artists, commu- pher. His work, as well as a display of nity groups and select from a variety marble artifacts from Candoro’s past, of food choices. There is also a tent for will be featured at an opening recep- children’s activities. tion on Friday, May 10, from 5-7 p.m. Old-fashioned cake walks, accompa- and during Vestival. nied by live music, take place through- As Vestival tradition holds, the fes- out the day. Participants pay $1 each tival begins at 11 a.m. with a casual to walk the walk for their chance to win Mother’s Day brunch, which is free for a cake donated by one of our commu- mothers. nity’s generous bakeries. The day continues with live music on More information about Vestival, two stages resounding with Southern including how local businesses can sup- rock, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass, Ameri- port the Vestival through sponsorship, cana and more. This year’s Vestival per- is available at http://candoromarble. formers are Mic Harrison and the High org/ and on Facebook. To coordinate Score, Nancy Brennan Strange and an interview about the event, please The Strangefellows, Leah Gardner, Jeff contact Sean McCollough at sean@ Barbra and Sarah Pirkle, Big Gene and thelonetones.com or Paige Travis, pub- Danny Lee’s Loud Pack, Jack Rentfro licity chair, at [email protected]. April 22, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1 B April 22, 2013 Admirals rout Bearden 6-0 in rivalry match By Ken Lay 4-9-2 overall and 3-2 in District The Farragut High-Bearden 4-AAA. High boys soccer rivalry has seen “This wasn’t a tough loss,” plenty of hotly contested and Turner said. “We’re a bad AYSO intense matches over the past team and we played with no several years. intensity. We’re like emotional Panthers hire But Friday night, the latest zombies. chapter between Knoxville’s top “You work 17 years to build Kilgore as Class AAA powerhouses proved a program based on intensity to be anything but intriguing as and hard work. Now, you have a head football the visiting Admirals posted a 6-0 team that doesn’t do that and it victory over the Bulldogs at Bruce hurts. Give Farragut credit. They coach photo by Dan Andrews Allender Field. came to play and we didn’t and By Bill Mynatt, Farragut’s Ethan Snow (5) battles with Bearden’s Nelson Acurero in And Bearden coach Eric the result shows that. Farragut Radio Voice of Powell Panther the Admirals 6-0 victory over the Bulldogs Friday night at Bearden. Turner couldn’t hide his disgust deserved it.” Football on AM 620 WRJZ Snow scored a goal in Farragut’s lopsided victory. after watching his team fall to Continue on page 3 [email protected]

For the second time in as many years, Powell High School Administra- tion has handed the reins of its successful football Hall of famer Ed Irvin produced program to a defensive coordinator from a Knox County rival school. After Derek Rang’s one year tenure officially ended dominating record in volleyball early last month, current Knoxville Central defen- sive coordinator Tobi Kilg- ore has been hired to lead the Panthers, and hired just in time for spring practice, which begins Wednesday (April 24). “I am extremely excit- ed and blessed to be the new football coach at Powell High School, Kilg- ore told me. “This is an amazing opportunity. The community support and administration at Powell is second to none. The facilities are amazing and all of the tools are here to be successful. I am grate- ful that Mr. Cantrill and Mr. Dunlap have given me the opportunity to lead this proud program.” Kilgore, 27, spent the last two years as the defensive coordinator at Ed Irvin instructs the Seymour Lady Eagles in 2011, his 28th and final season of a highly successful career as a volleyball coach. Irvin will be Central under Joe Has- among 10 new members inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame on July 11 at the Knoxville Convention Center. sell, and prior to that he was a position coach By Steve Williams record of 723-327 and Harpeth Hall was 41-9. times – six years at Doyle the volleyball program at for the Bobcats for a For years, Ed Irvin had directed South-Doyle to Irvin was head volley- and South-Doyle and two Doyle in 1977, and Ed year under legendary a dynasty in high school the TSSAA Class A-AA ball coach at Catholic for years at Seymour. began at Doyle in 1986. coach Joel Helton. Kilg- girls volleyball. state championship in two years, at Doyle and A lot of his coaching “They were a very suc- ore started his coach- It’s no wonder he was a 1991 – the only Knox South-Doyle for 18 years career was a family affair cessful team when I got ing career at his Alma unanimous selection for County team that’s ever and at Seymour for eight as he coached with his there,” said Irvin. “My first Mater, Halls High School, induction into the Greater captured a state title in years. He was named wife Christie and they had practice was on a Monday, and then spent a spring Knoxville Sports Halls of the sport. Knoxville Interscholastic three daughters – Megan, August 4, and our third at Grace Christian Acad- Fame’s Class of 2013. Irvin’s Lady Cherokees League Coach of the Year Marty and Mandy – who daughter (Mandy) was emy before going to Cen- As a head coach in vol- (36-9) defeated Harpeth five times and received were all-state players at born the day before on tral to work under Helton. leyball for 28 years, Irvin Hall 15-12, 15-11 in the District Coach of the Year South-Doyle. compiled a won-loss finals in Chattanooga. honors a total of eight Christie actually started Continue on page 4 Continue on page 3 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013 Peyton Manning’s Return to Tennessee By Alex Norman players have bought in.” If Peyton Manning ever “He means so much runs for Governor of Ten- to us and our football nessee… or hopes one program, recruiting and day to represent the everything that we are Volunteer state in the doing here as we lay U.S. Senate, it is hard it brick by brick,” said to imagine him losing Jones. “We love him and those elections, isn’t it? we are very proud of him.” Manning hasn’t played Manning spoke with the a game for the Vols in current Volunteers, who more than 15 years… certainly haven’t experi- but he remains Tennes- enced the kind of success see’s top ambassador. that Manning did when “Tennessee had such he was the Vols quarter- a huge impact in my life. back from 1994-1997. I had a wonderful four “These players this year years here at the Univer- have a great chance to sity of Tennessee,” said build their legacy, and to Manning. “That’s a big be part of the turnaround reason why I stayed my here,” said Manning. senior year, because I Manning’s Tennes- wanted to have one more see legacy is a strong year of the college expe- one, leading the Vols to rience. It is still the Uni- the 1997 SEC champi- versity of Tennessee, it is onship while throwing still Volunteer pride, and for 11,201 yards and 90 I’m a huge fan of those.” touchdowns. His NFL photo by dan andrews Manning traditional- legacy isn’t too shabby Farragut first baseman Mary Claire Coyne awaits a throw from the infieid to retire Bearden’s Rachael Goodson in ly spends a few days in either. Going into his the Lady Admirals’ 11-1 District 4-AAA victory over the host Lady Bulldogs Wednesday at Kim Hazelwood Field. Knoxville each June to 16th season in profes- hand out his annual schol- sional football, Manning arships to two incom- is a Super Bowl cham- ing UT students. This pion, a four-time league year he made a trip in MVP, and a future first- April to speak at the ballot NFL Hall of Famer. Farragut starts fast, annual UT spring coach- Manning is preparing es’ clinic. That was also for his second season the first opportunity Man- in Denver, and believes ning had to spend time that the Broncos will in person with new Vols once again be Super downs Bearden 11-1 head coach Butch Jones. Bowl contenders, fol- “The past few years lowing a 13 win regu- By Ken Lay and we felt like we could’ve won those games. haven’t been the most lar season in 2012. Farragut High School’s softball team got a “We have to take advantage of our opportunities.” fun for the Tennessee As for his personal little aggressive early Wednesday night. Farragut added three more runs in the third football family,” said Man- game, Manning showed The Lady Admirals used a big first inning to to take a 9-0 lead. The Lady Admirals made it ning. “Coach (Butch) few ill effects after miss- propel themselves past Bearden 11-1 in a Dis- 7-0 on an RBI single by Emily Smith. Etheridge’s Jones is determined to ing all of the 2011 season trict 4-AAA game at Kim Hazelwood Field. two-run double provided another punch. turn that around and I following neck sur- Farragut (20-5 overall, 10-2 in the district) “They beat us to death,” Lady Bulldogs coach Leon- believe he will turn that gery. He threw for 4,659 scored six runs, pounded out six hits and stole ard Sams said after watching his team drop to 16-10 around. This is the job yards, completing 400 six bases in the top of the first inning. Things overall and 7-4 in the district. “They hit the ball well.” he wanted. He wants to passes with 37 of those all started when Lady Admirals’ leadoff hitter Farragut’s opportunistic offense might’ve provid- stay here, he wants to going for touchdowns. Tori Etheridge reached on a line drive that went ed plenty of fireworks, but Lady Admirals’ sopho- retire here. Those are “When you are dealing off Bearden pitcher Jessie Goodson’s glove. more pitcher Sierra Sims was dominant. She had the kind of people we with nerves I’ve learned it Etheridge’s infield hit started an inning that saw seven strikeouts and wiggled out of a bases-load- want here at Tennessee. is a patience deal. I wish the Lady Admirals send 10 hitters to the plate. ed jam in the bottom of the fifth. She allowed just People that are all-in Ten- some things would come Once Etheridge got aboard, she made things mis- one run, five hits and a walk in a game that was nessee Vol, and I can back a little bit more but erable for the Lady Bulldogs’ defense. She stole called after six innings due to the 10-run rule. see that he is that, and I have learned to adjust second and third before scoring the game’s “She made some pitches that she that was encouraging.” and compensate in the first run on a single by Avery Blankenburg. had to make,” Moore said of Sims. Manning added, state that I am,” said Shelby Miller, Madison Etter and Kelsey Farragut made it 10-0 in the fourth on “I think it is an excit- Manning. “I would like Hughes added RBI singles in the frame. Farragut Smith’s second RBI double of the contest. ing time for Tennessee to improve but obvious- scored another run on a Bearden error before The Lady Bulldogs pulled to within 10-1 in the football. People need ly I think I can I can per- Hannah Leavell’s groundout plated Etter with fourth when second baseman Jenny Parkman sin- to stay committed to it form in the status quo, the inning’s final run. Mary Claire Coyne, Miller, gled and later scored on a groundout by Catie and be patient with it. but I still have hopes. I’m Etter and Hughes all swiped bags in the inning. Monroe. Bearden stranded two runners in that Coach (Butch) Jones has obviously better than I “We took advantage of our opportunities in the inning and also left the bases loaded in the fifth. it all mapped out. He was a year ago but I’m first inning,” Lady Admirals coach David Moore said. A one-out solo homer from Hannah Stephenson preaches accountabil- still not quite where I was “We’ve been kind of up and down lately. We’ve in the sixth accounted for the game’s final run. ity to his players and the before I was injured.” lost games against Catholic and William Blount Sports helps life return to normal for many after tragedy Sports are put in proper felt across America last recovery in Boston. years, has experienced attack. There could have there’s not an answer perspective when life Wednesday night prior to A sign hung high atop shocking events that we been more fatalities, but that makes any sense. and death the first sporting event Yankee Stadium showed once felt only happened a security guard discov- Often, terrorist attacks matters to take place in Boston support for a longtime in other parts of the coun- ered the bomb before can be a faceless crime, arise or after the Monday trag- rival. The sign included try, with shootings at Ten- it was detonated and a nameless crime. Last tragedy edy – the Bruins’ NHL the New York Yankees nessee Valley Unitarian cleared most specta- week’s wasn’t. In a strikes. match against the Buf- logo on the left and the Universalist Church and tors out of the park. matter of days, authori- Winning falo Sabres. The power- Boston Red Sox logo Central High School in The Munich Massa- ties had two suspects and losing ful rendition of our nation- on the right, with the 2008 and at Inskip Ele- cre of the 1972 Summer located and identified. By Steve doesn’t al anthem at the Boston message – United We mentary School in 2010. Olympics was an attack One was shot dead in the Williams seem Garden told us our fellow Stand – in the middle. Our homeland was for- on 11 members of the wee hours of Friday morn- nearly as important, and Americans in Beantown The playing of “Sweet ever changed on Sep- Israeli Olympic team, who ing. The other was cap- games are usually called were stronger than ever. Caroline,” which has been tember 11, 2001 when were taken hostage and tured live Friday night. off in respect of others Even President Obama played in the middle of our borders were vio- eventually killed, along Bostonians celebrat- during these times. said those guilty of the the eighth inning at every lated by terrorists, who with a German police offi- ed in the streets, but I’m But sports also can cowardly act picked Fenway Park game since attacked the World Trade cer, by the Palestinian not sure that was the help with the begin- on the wrong city. 2002, sounded at many Center in New York City group Black September. proper perspective. This ning of the healing pro- Rene Rancourt, who major league ball parks and also the Washington, After the attack at wasn’t sports. There were cess. The resumption of has sung the nation- across the country last D.C. area. Since that dark the Boston Marathon, not any winners. Only play allows many fans an al anthem in Boston for week in a show of sup- day, there have been con- the prevalent ques- losers and survivors. opportunity to resume 35 years, was only a few port for Bostonians. cerns that a sports sta- tion was “Why?” But their normal lives. words into the anthem On Tuesday, the Yan- dium, which holds tens of We saw tragedy strike when he motioned kees played Neil Dia- thousands of fans, might the Boston Marathon for the 17,565 fans to mond’s soft rock hit, be a target of terror- last week. The winner take over. The capella preceded by a moment ists someday. Thankful- of the race hardly made brought goosebumps. of silence as a trib- ly, that hasn’t happened. news after terrorists set “This tops them ute to the victims. Hopefully, it never will. off two bombs near the all,” said Rancourt. And by Friday night’s Terrorists have struck finish line, killing at least After the anthem, return home, the Red sporting events twice three people and injur- Bruins fans chanted, Sox had put a “B Strong” prior to last week. ing 180 others. Those “Let’s go Boston!” instead sign on the Green Mon- In the 1996 Summer who ran into the eye of of “Let’s Go Bruins!” ster to honor victims and Olympics in Atlanta, a potential danger to help The impromptu sing- heroes of the Boston terrorist bomb attack victims of the explosions ing of the Star Span- Marathon tragedy. at Centennial Olympic (Up to $1, when you buy a were the true champions. gled Banner was This is not a perfect Park killed one woman fountain drink, ICEE, Gourmet The first sign of healing just one of the ways world we live in, obviously. and injured 111 more. in the Boston area was sports helped start the Even Knoxville, in recent Another died of a heart coffee or Delicious cappuccino) PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013 April 22, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Local hoopsters receive Farragut pounds all-state honors Maryville to avenge loss By Ken Lay State Tournament last season. By Ken Lay Several area high school bas- Fulton’s Jayda Johnson and happened [Wednesday] issues. The Rebels’ ace ketball players were named to the Christian Academy of Knoxville’s What a difference a day night.” walked four batters and Tennessee Sportswriters Associa- Anna Hammaker were named makes --- at least for the Entering Thursday night’s hit Farragut starter Chase tion’s All-State Team recently. to the Class AA girls team. Farragut High School base- contest against Maryville, Chambers. Webb’s girls, who reached the Meanwhile, Farragut’s Madison ball team. the Admirals (17-7 over- Farragut knotted the Division II State Championship Blevins and Bearden’s Erin Walsh The Admirals saw their all, 9-2 in the district) had game, 1-1, when catcher Game, led the way with a trio of were selected to the Class AAA girls bats come to life Thurs- dropped three of their last Brett Hagenow drew a base selections including Molly Melton, squad. Blevins, a senior and Bel- day night and the result four games and Farragut on balls with the bases Micah Scheetz and Katie Collier. mont University commitment, bat- was a 14-4 five-inning Dis- found itself down early loaded. Alex Schuettler The Spartans’ boys squad also had tled an early ankle injury but led the trict 4-AAA victory over as the Rebels plated the then culminated the inning two players receive all-state honors Lady Admirals to a third consecu- Maryville on Armed Forces game’s first run in the top with a two-run single to as Burton Sampson and Justin Jen- tive Section 1-AAA appearance. Far- Night at John Heatherly of the first inning. make the score 3-1. kins were named to the team. ragut won its first outright regu- Field. Maryville took the 1-0 And the Admirals were Grace Christian Academy’s Trey lar-season district championship The victory avenged a lead on a scoring single by far from finished. Stewart was named to the Divi- since 1989. The Lady Admirals also 7-6 nine-inning loss to the shortstop Ryan Poteet that They sent nine hit- sion I Class A team. He helped claimed the District 4-AAA Tourna- Rebels Wednesday night in drove in Nick Reynolds, ters to the plate again in lead the Rams to the State Tour- ment Title with a win over Bearden. Blount County. who reached on an infield the second and added nament in Murfreesboro. Walsh was the leading scorer “We kind of threw a stink- single and stole second four more runs. Farragut District 3-AA was well represented on a Lady Bulldogs’ squad that er out there [Wednesday] earlier in the frame. also chased Raby from on the All-State boys team. The dis- won the Region 2-AAA Champion- night, “Farragut coach Matt The Admirals, howev- the game. Center fielder trict, which is among the most com- ship with a win over rival Farragut. Buckner said. “Tonight, it er, didn’t trail long. Far- Jammer Strickland start- petitive in the state, had three play- Bearden also reached the Class was good to see us bounce ragut sent nine hitters to ed things with a lead- ers selected. Gibbs High’s Jay Cade AAA State Tournament despite back. the plate in the bottom of off single. He would take was named to the squad, along not having a senior on its roster. “Baseball is a learning inning and scored three second and third on wild with Fulton’s Micah Goss and Aus- Devin Sibley (Karns) and DeMar- experience and hopeful- runs to take the lead for pitches. He scored on a tin-East’s Andre Wilson. The Eagles cus Martin (Farragut) was named ly, we learned from what good. Maryville pitcher balk by Maryville reliever and Falcons both reached the to the Class AAA boys squad. happened here and what Daniel Raby battled control Continue on page 4 Admirals rout Bearden 6-0 in rivalry match Cont. from page 1 “We’ll do OK in the dis- Farragut, which was trict tournament,” he said. coming off a home loss to “My guys have confidence Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett that we can get out.” Tuesday night, wasted little Friday night’s effort time grabbing the upper certainly did nothing to hand in the most recent dampen the Admirals’ spir- chapter of Knox County’s its. Farragut scored five biggest soccer rivalry. goals on its first 10 shots. The Admirals (10-3, 4-1) Emilio More made it 2-0 took a 1-0 lead in the sev- with a marker in the 12th enth minute when Kai Miet- minute. tinen buried a shot in the Ethan Snow scored corner of the Bulldogs net. seven minutes later to Miettinen’s marker was the extend Farragut’s advan- first of five Farragut tallies tage to 3-0. before halftime. Admirals junior forward “Five first-half goals was Marvin Mendy had the final a surprise to me and I’m two goals of the first half. sure that it was a surprise He would go on to com- to them,” Admirals’ coach plete a hat trick in the 66th Wallie Culbreth said. minute. Farragut dropped a dis- “It feels awesome to trict match to Maryville score three goals,” Mendy recently and that 1-0 set- said. “Bearden is our best back likely cost the Admi- competition. rals an automatic Region “We came over here my 2-AAA Tournament bid but freshman year and they Culbreth said that he’s con- beat us. We came in here fident that his team can tonight looking for revenge. snag the other regional bid Scoring three goals against with a stellar performance them is a great feeling.” photo by dan andrews in the District 4-AAA Tour- Farragut’s Kai Miettinen and Bearden’s Bryson Lott give chase to a ball in the open field of the Admirals’ 6-0 road nament. victory over the Bulldogs. Miettinen scored the game’s first goal in the seventh minute. Panthers hire Kilgore as head football coach Cont. from page 1 another post graduate years and the couple and hope to be a part and a semifinal appear- against defending state Kilgore was a lineback- program through LMU. make their home in of it for a long time. ance a year ago. Talk 4A champion Fulton, and er and running back at During his college North Knox County. about coming in to a then the next week you Halls, playing for then years, Kilgore helped out Question: Spring prac- program that has seen go to 2 time defending head coach Gary Shepa- as a volunteer at Halls – tice begins this Wednes- so much success over state 3A champion Chris- rd. After graduating from first under Shepard, and Q&A with new day (April 24). What do the past few years. tian Academy of Knox- Halls in 2003 he began then during Kevin Julian’s you hope to accomplish Answer: Absolute ville. Any thoughts on his college education at tenure as the head coach Panther head during spring drills? dream come true. The opening with those two Roane State Commu- of the Red Devils. Julian football coach Answer: I hope to get success that has been outstanding programs? nity College, earning an hired Kilgore to his first Tobi Kilgore our base schemes in here is unbelievable. Answer: I love it. I think Associate’s degree, and official coaching position place and learn the play- Coach Lowe did an excel- this will be a great chal- then went on to earn his on the Halls staff after Question: Obviously you ers. Powell has some lent job of getting this lenge because Coach Bachelor’s degree from Kilgore earned his under- have a good knowledge really good talent return- program to where it is Black and Coach Bradley the University of Ten- graduate degree from UT. of Powell football, having ing from last year’s team today and that will most do an amazing job with nessee. He also holds Kilgore has been mar- played and coached at and I look forward to definitely be a person their programs and it is a Masters from Lin- ried to Jessica Hum- Halls and currently coach- seeing them on the prac- I will reach out to and a challenge I am looking coln Memorial Univer- phrey Kilgore, also a ing at Knoxville Central. tice field. I also hope Coach Rang did an excel- forward to. I truly believe sity, and is currently in Halls graduate, for three Talk about your experi- to develop some of our lent job with these guys you have to play the best ences in both roles in younger players to create last year going 12-2. I and those two programs facing the Panthers: some depth which is cru- have two pairs of big are definitely that. I think Answer: Powell on cial with our district and shoes to fill and there it is important to realize Friday night is an amazing non-district schedule for will be some pressure that Powell has also been atmosphere. The way the the upcoming season. with that, but I like that extremely successful the community comes out to pressure. If there is last several years as well support the team in the Question: Powell has not pressure to be suc- and take these games Panther walk before the been 37-4 over the last cessful in a program on as a “we get to” men- games, and then on to 3 seasons, including 2 I am not sure why you tality as opposed to as a the stadium itself. I am undefeated regular sea- would want to be there. “we have to” mentality. blessed to now be on the sons, 2 district champi- other (home) sideline of onships, a state runner Question: You open the this amazing atmosphere up in class 5A in 2011, 2013 season at home PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013 SWISH!! Give—Him—Two! (Part III) Les Spitzer, (Co-op), and scenery that could be schoolbus could be seen Clapps Chapel last places in his life beyond the success- the Cattle- lifted out of a magazine. in the distance traveling summer, a pretty young the basketball court. ful jump-shot men’s Associa- From their hilltop home, up the highway. It was a girl with long dark hair (This is the eighth in a shooter who tion. Current- they are blessed with picture-perfect scene of came to the door. Staley, series on the 1964-65 helped propel ly, he serves a breathtaking view of rural America. Les and one of the Spitzers’ Gibbs Eagles’ basketball the 1964-65 as Chairman House Mountain, Clinch Judy, also, cherish time granddaughters, had team. The series con- Gibbs bas- of the Board of Mountain, and the Smoky with their two daughters been listening as I talked tinues on May 13 with ketball team Farmers Mutual Mountains. Such beauty and sons-in-law and four to her grandfather about another former player.) to third in By Ralphine Major of Tennes- is like a gift from God precious grandchildren. writing this story. “Good the state and ralphine3@yahoo. see and North- every day. On a clear day, Athleticism went down luck with your story,” caught the com east Knox Util- even Clingman’s Dome the line in the Spitzer she called to me. attention of the ity District. The can be seen. Evenings household. Both daugh- “Thanks,” I answered. Carson-Newman Eagles, Spitzers are members may be spent watch- ters played on the girls’ I hope this look back on Farragut spent his professional of Clapps Chapel United ing purple martins, their softball teams at Gibbs the highlights in the life career at Knoxville Utili- Methodist Church. thirty head of Angus/ High School that won sev- of Staley’s grandfather ties Board (KUB). Spitzer Les and Judy are now Gelbvieh Cross Beef eral state championships. meets with her approval— pounds is a past board member retired and enjoy spend- Cattle, or their donkeys Granddaughter Staley is and all those who know of the City Employees’ ing time on their beauti- grazing on the hillside. a rising volleyball player. Les Spitzer and appreci- Maryville to Credit Union (CECU), Knox ful farm in Corryton, with When I stopped by one As I was leaving the ate the record he left at Farmers Cooperative magnificent mountain afternoon, a big, yellow Wrights’ reception at Gibbs High School and avenge loss Cont. from page 3 Jake McCormick. Farragut scored anoth- er run when Gabe Waldrop crossed on a wild pitch for Farragut, which managed only two hits in the inning. David Logan had a scor- ing single and Nick Senzel scored when Patrick Raby reached on an error. Maryville pulled to within 7-4 in the top of the third. The Rebels got a two-run double from catcher Greg Jones. Landon Hawkins also drove in a run with a single. Chambers left the mound before inning’s end. Chris Hutson slammed the door by retiring Alex Curl to end the inning. The Admirals ended the game with seven runs in the fifth as they batted around for the third time. Strick- land had a two-run double and Duncan Pence ended the contest with a two-run single. Senzel added an RBI Picture of the Spitzer family at Bill and Georgia Wrights’ 70th Anniversary Reception. Left to right (front row): Grace Raley, Hunter Raley, Stella single. Farragut got scored Humphries; (middle row) Stephanie Raley, Judy Spitzer, Staley Humphries, Leslie Humphries; (back row) Darrell Raley, Les Spitzer and Jon twice when Schuettler Humphries. Photo provided by Les and Judy Spitzer. reached on an error. Hall of famer Ed Irvin produced dominating record in volleyball Cont. from page 1 Sunday, August 3. Christie took off coaching for four years or so when our girls were so young. “Christie was an excel- lent teacher as a coach. It was like we had two head coaches. I would always give her the young proj- ects to work with. I cer- tainly couldn’t have been as successful without her help.” Oldest daughter Megan, a 6-foot middle blocker, was KIL Player of the Year in 1997. Marty, a defen- sive specialist and spiker, was a two-time all-stater in 1999 and 2000. Mandy, a setter and spiker, also was a two-time all-state honor- ee in 2002 and 2003. “All of our success was done with kids we trained,” said Irvin. “We never had an impact player move into Ed Irvin played for Coach Bud Fields on the 1973 our school at South-Doyle University of Tennessee club volleyball team. Fields is the or Seymour.” one who notified Irvin of his selection into the Greater In the state title season, Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Irvin recalled being asked who to nominate off his they weren’t beginners,” stater Morgan Peterson, team to be on the state said Irvin. now a setter at Butler, was all-tournament team. “I would get the best ath- “the best all-around player “I couldn’t do that,” he letes and teach them the I ever coached.” said. “We didn’t have one game of volleyball.” Irvin played club volley- who stood out above the Irvin had a test he used ball at UT in 1973 and was rest. Everybody had a to gauge volleyball athletes. a player on the 1974 Knox- role.” It consisted of the shuttle ville YMCA team, which Another key to the suc- run to determine quick- won the Region 5 tourney. cess Irvin had South-Doyle ness, the vertical jump to UT and the Knoxville High was the fact he was measure leg strength and YMCA team were co-hosts P.E. Teacher at South-Doyle power, and a timed mile to of the United States Vol- Middle School from 1986 evaluate endurance and leyball Association nation- to 1996 and got to coach condition. al tourney in the spring of and prepare the sixth, sev- Irvin said if an athlete 1974., which was played enth and eighth graders had gained confidence at Stokley Athletics Center. for the Knox County Middle from being successful California-Santa Barbara School volleyball tourna- in pressure situations in swept the collegiate and ment, which was held in other sports that was an open division titles. the spring. “added bonus.” “We were the only team “And then when we got Irvin said former Sey- to beat them a game in a them at the high school, mour High two-time all- match,” said Irvin. April 22, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1 C April 22, 2013

foreign legions of merce- to multiculturalism, toler- read recently that Knox- “keep the faith and finish naries policed the bor- ance of everything, and sit- ville, Tennessee, topped the race” or compromise ders. Business was good uational ethics. The other the list for the most “Bible- our principles and “reach under Pax Romanum as vision of post-modernism minded” cities in America. across the aisle.” the plunder from foreign is the triumph of style over The Barna Group’s nation- I don’t presume to know lands rolled in and pro- substance. Great orators wide analysis was based all the answers, but I listen duced unparalleled pros- like Cicero and Churchill, on survey responses from to my conscience which perity. There was even a who spoke from character nearly 43,000 people. I believe is influenced welfare system that pro- honed in the crucible of They asked how often “by groans too deep for vided “bread and circus” practicing virtue, have in people read the Bible and words.” This conscience for everyone, much like our our time been replaced by whether the Bible articu- is measured against the current day system of food reading Teleprompters. lated principles. Not sur- standard of The Absolute. stamps and reality TV. Are we in decline prisingly, cities who least Perhaps this is what sets There were good emper- because the “uninformed considered the wisdom of my hometown of Knoxville ors like Augustus and crowd” chooses style over the ages came from New apart from all the other Zeitgeist Trajan. And there were bad substance, and bread and England and California. places I’ve visited. I’d like ones like Nero, who fiddled circus over hard work? I I’m watching a series to think our zeitgeist is one Here we go again. Trag- under a system of law as Rome burned. Edward believe if America is to sur- of biographies of famous of thankfulness and rever- edy strikes Boston as it did which defines our Repub- Gibbons in his “Decline vive we must heed the les- people. Interestingly, I ence. in Newtown and Benghazi. lic. But, what if our officials and Fall of the Roman sons of history. You see, was far more impressed by Thoreau once said, “If a Terrorism, lunacy, and evil believe they are above the Empire” would quote the everything that is happen- Harry Truman than his pre- man does not keep pace exist, and the government law? And what if we are ancient historian Tacitus, ing now has happened decessor FDR. One biog- with his companions, per- can’t make these go away confronted with an enemy who observed that the before. We moderns do rapher observed in Truman haps it is because he hears with statements of toler- that doesn’t ascribe to the Romans deserved mon- possess greater technolo- what he called a “typical a different drummer.” Let ance and understanding. rule of law? Criminals and sters like Nero because gy and greater capacity for American trait.” Truman us march to The Drummer It’s time that we accept the insane don’t function they were “no longer destruction, but the basic thought that if he got to and “the gates of Hell shall the reality that we are in within the law, nor do ter- worthy of liberty.” human animal is the same know the ruthless Joseph not prevail against [us].” a perpetual state of war rorists. What will future histo- as in ancient Israel, who Stalin he could “work with against a ruthless enemy There was gridlock in rians say of the United chose Ahab and Jezeb- him.” I was struck that that cannot be appeased. the Roman Senate one States? Perhaps they will el over God. The Greeks George Bush said the And scary as it seems, our and a half centuries before ascribe our decline to the would do the same, and same of Vladimir Putin government cannot protect Christ. The populists (dem- zeitgeist (prevailing spirit then the Romans, then the and Barak Obama seems us, even if they confiscate ocrats) battled the con- or mood) of post-modern- Europeans, but God help to think his presence will all our guns and pressure servatives (republicans) ism. This philosophy began us, we must not. change philosophies anti- cookers. and the people suffered. after the 2nd World War Apostasy is the renunci- thetical to American free- We The People entered Civil wars raged and the and holds that there are ation of faith, or a belief, or dom and justice. into a “social contract” people cried out for safety no absolutes. This means the allegiance to a cause. I I’ve often wondered with our government and security, even at the that there is no absolute see apostasy more broadly what I would do if forced to whereby we surrendered price of surrendering their right or wrong because than the dictionary’s defi- negotiate with evil. Would some of our freedoms in freedom to an all power- everything is relative to nition. I think America has I compromise my princi- exchange for the protec- ful Caesar who would one the individual perspective fallen away from its foun- ples and bend a knee to tion of “life, liberty and the day demand they worship of the six billion inhab- dational principles and no Baal? This is more than Do you have a question for pursuit of happiness.” We him as a god. Romans itants of the earth. This longer considers them rel- hypothetical because each Dr. Ferguson? Please e-mail him at citizens agree to operate received their security as lack of a standard leads evant in our daily lives. I of us is challenged daily to [email protected].

Tennessee Phenylketonuria Rural/Metro urges students to resist peer pressure Foundation Hosts Parents, have you ever teen addiction, is launching a 300 home test kits to Knox and major concern for young heard of 420 Day? It’s prob- parent awareness and preven- County parents, a value of people. Many students see Knoxville Zoo Walk able your child has. tion campaign about the dan- more than $10,000. “Talk- these drugs, such as synthet- Marijuana users across the gers of illegal drugs and the ing to your kids is only the ic marijuana, known as Spice On May 18, 2013, the Tennessee PKU nation have unofficially desig- marijuana subculture among first step,” said Debbie Moak, or K2, as the “safe” alterna- Foundation is sponsoring their annual nated April 20, referred to in young people. Long-term stud- founder of notMYkid and a tive to marijuana. These sub- Knoxville PKU Walk at the Knoxville Zoo slang as 420, as “National Get ies show few young people mother who faced her own stances could be obtained from 9-12 p.m. Everyone can preregis- High Day.” Drug users have use other illegal drugs with- teen son’s addiction. “Through legally until recently. In 2012, ter and find additional information at gathered during this annual out first trying marijuana. years of experience, notMYkid http://tennesseepku.org/downloads/ counterculture holiday since “Our paramedics, EMTs and has found utilizing a drug test more than 11 percent of high PKUWalkKnoxville2013.pdf. the 1970s to purchase and firefighters from throughout in the home helps kids avoid school seniors reported use TN PKU, a non-profit organization, consume marijuana. Many the nation are too often called peer pressure situations by in the past year, according to sponsors events in each area of the kids around the world will to heartbreaking emergencies empowering them to say, ‘No, the National Institute of Drug state to promote awareness of this rare also take this opportunity to involving teens and drugs, and I can’t, my parents drug test Abuse. metabolic disease and raise funds for try marijuana and other sub- we want to do our part to pre- me.’” The program is mainly research. Founded in 2007, this organi- stances for the first time. vent these tragedies from ever Rural/Metro will distribute intended for adults; however, zation was the only source of support for “Knox County parents need occurring,” said Rural/Metro the kits at a public discus- children and youth are invited families in our state with this disease. to understand the reality that President and Chief Executive sion about synthetic drugs, at parental discretion. Each year the walk raises vital funds to many kids start experiment- Officer Michael DiMino. the warning signs of usage “Drugs and alcohol be aid researchers in searching for poten- ing with drugs very early. The Through partnerships with and how to educate children deadly and can create irre- tial cures. This year’s walk will continue average age to first try drugs notMykid and First Check, a about the dangers of illegal versible health issues later providing funding to search for answers is 13, and it takes parents an leader in home diagnostic test- substances hosted by Knox in life,” said Rowe. “Through about this genetic disorder. average of two years to real- ing, Rural/Metro will distrib- County Council PTA , the Met- To register or for more information, ize there’s a problem,” said ute 3,600 free home drug test ropolitan Drug Commission proper education of parents contact Jessica Lamb at 865-386-3651 Dennis Rowe, market general kits and information to con- and District Attorney General about the risks and warning or email [email protected]. manager for Rural/Metro. cerned parents in select cities Randy Nichols in the auditori- signs of synthetic drugs, we For more information on the TN PKU Rural/Metro and nation- across the country valued at um at Hardin Valley Academy hope to prevent tragedies Foundation, visit www.tennesseepku. al non-profit notMYkid.org, more than $144,000. Local- on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. before they occur.” org. which focuses on preventing ly, Rural/Metro will distribute Synthetic drugs are a new PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013 Faith

Michael English’s ‘Some People Change’ tour coming to Knoxville New Destiny Productions Knees and Cried Holy.” of New Destiny Productions, years, the gifted singer LLC is pleased to announce Michael joined the Gaith- says, “We are pleased to has hardly been rest- that Michael English, lead er Vocal Band in 1985 and be able to host someone of ing. Michael has kept singer of the Grammy® his soulful, power-packed Michael’s incredible vocal an extremely busy tour- award winning Gaither voice combined with his talent and life-changing ing and recording sched- Vocal Band is coming to spectacular connection experiences. Michael is ule as a member of the Knoxville Thursday evening, with audiences quickly truly the Prodigal Son. Grammy® award-winning April 25th. Michael English launched him to the fore- Fans will recognize his Gaither Vocal Band. This is among the most powerful front of the Christian music hits ‘I Bowed on My Knees Prodigal’s personal journey communicators the gospel world. In spite of his bat- and Cried Holy’, ‘Feels Like may have indeed come full music industry has been tles with stage fright, fre- Redemption’, and many circle; but an adventurous blessed to know. Music is quent panic attacks and others.” new season of spreading quite literally bred into his other personal challenges, Michael’s penetrating, hope to the hopeless is just DNA. He learned early in Michael’s phenomenal gift power-packed vocals are beginning as he continues life how to harmonize and for communication birthed at the forefront on this new to do solo dates when the communicate a song as a thriving solo career, which release as he is featured Gaither schedule allows. part of a traveling musical grew out of the popularity on brand new songs, “That Tickets for this concert group with his father and he gained with the Gaither Great Day,” “Waking Up The are available at area Life brother. Immediately after Vocal Band. Dawn,” the current single Way and Cedar Springs his high school graduation, Michael has just released “Stubborn,” time-tested Christian stores as well the young North Carolina his new project, “Some classics such as “I’d Rather as Maryville-Alcoa Chris- native joined The Singing People Change.” The Have Jesus,” and a brand- tian Supply and by calling Americans, where he first highly anticipated project new version of Michael’s hit 1-800-965-9324 or www. recorded an anthem that is Michael’s first studio song, “In Christ Alone.” itickets.com. would become his signa- recording in six years. Although this is his first ture song, “I Bowed On My Russ Woolard, President solo recording in several

Joseph the Dreamer Halls church Eleven faces died, and together kindness and love instead God brought them to Egypt hosting special stared anxiously they had buried of allowing bitterness where they would be trans- down at the floor. him. Now they are to take root. How could formed from a family into Even though all bowing before their Joseph act this way after a nation that eventually community sale eyes were on the brother and asking so much pain in this life Jesus would be born into On Saturday, April 26, A Church Called Home will ground, attention for mercy. They (sold as a slave, separated as a fulfillment of His cov- be hosting a community yard sale in the parking lot was focused on are afraid Joseph from his father who thought enant (Gen. 12:1-3). of Halls Cinema. But there’s a catch, everything is By Mark the man sitting Brackney, might now final- he was dead, thrown in As I consider Joseph’s free! on the throne in ly seek revenge prison after being wrongly life, I am reminded of a New Jason Creech, Pastor of A Church Called Home Minister of the front of them. Arlington Church for the wrongs accused)? The answer lays Testament verse: “And we said, “In the book of Acts the first century church was Surrounded by of Christ they perpetrated in Joseph’s belief system. know that all things work a constant blessing to its community. The believers guards and ser- against him. He had a clear understand- together for good to those shared and gave to simply bless those around them.” vants, the prime minis- Joseph begins to speak ing of God’s plan for his life. who love God, to those who A Church Called Home has put that creed into action ter looked down on these and it was not with words With his brothers before are called according to His with their first ever community yard sale. herdsmen. His long histo- of angry threats. Instead, him, Joseph offered a per- purpose” (Romans 8:28). Here’s how it works. When people arrive they’ll be ry with these men includ- it was the sound of weep- spective that summarized This doesn’t mean all things given a card that lists the rules... ed memories of pain ing. Joseph spoke words of the story of his life: God is are good. Satan will do all Rule 1. Everything is free and rejection. They had compassion: in control and we can trust he can to sow seeds of bit- Rule 2. You can only take 3 items per family or a wronged him and now the “Don’t be afraid. Am I Him for the outcome. terness through the trials total sum of $100 tables were turned. With a in the place of God? You We must look at the big of living in a sinful world. The card will say, “Hosted by the congregation of word or motion of the hand, intended to harm me, but picture of what God was But God is able to enter A Church Called Home.” At the bottom of the card he could severely punish God intended it for good doing through Joseph. The into our pain to accom- the service time will be listed as well. or execute those who had to accomplish what is now Lord used his suffering to plish His purposes. Keep “This is the kind of thing we want to do on a regu- betrayed him. being done, the saving accomplish His sovereign trusting and allowing God lar basis. God is a giver and we want to demonstrate What action will Joseph of many lives” (Genesis purposes. God had a plan to author your story, like that to our neighbors,” Creech said. take toward his brothers? 50:19-20). for His chosen nation that Joseph did. With time, you The sale will begin at 8:30 and go until all the items Their father, Jacob, had just Many would desire ven- was just getting started. will see how God will work are gone or noon, whichever comes first. Breakfast geance for what Joseph’s God used Joseph to save it out for His glory. will be served to all those who come by. brothers had done to this budding nation from a For more information call the church office at 865- him. But Joseph showed severe seven-year famine. 643-8900 or email Jason Creech at turnyourworld@ yahoo.com. Church Happenings Gospel Singing Admission is free. a message,we will return or Bobby Jennings. Gospel Singing at Judy’s Hillcrest Baptist Church your call. Next Sunday marks the Barn every Saturday at Grace Covenant Church The B Men at Hillcrest end of the PIP Fund drive 7:30 p.m. Judy’s Barn is Bluegrass and tradition- Baptist Church will be Knoxville Fellowship to raise funds for the HVAC located in Union County, al mountain music with having a Country Break- Luncheon equipment at church. If off Hickory Valley Road, Pastor Terry Fletcher on fast with all the fixins’ to The Knoxville Fellowship you’ve already contribut- behind Big Ridge School. Wednesday, April 24, at raise money for neighbor- Luncheon will meet April ed, “Thank You!” If not, be For more information, call 7 p.m. Grace Covenant hood missions. It will be at 23, 2013 at the Golden sure to help out with what- Jim Wyrick at 254-0820 Church, 5022 East Inskip the Fellowship Hall at 6715 Corral on Clinton Highway ever amount you can. Goal or DC Hale at 688-7399. Road. gracecovknox.com Sunnyview Road on Satur- at noon. Annie Minter Jones is $25,000 by the end of day April 27, 2013 from will be the guest speaker. April. 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The annual Camp Wesley The suggested donation is Seymour United Woods Golf Tournament is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 Methodist Church scheduled for next Monday, for children. Please come The “Scrapbooking” fel- April 29, at Green Meadows join us for some good food lowship group will meet golf course in Alcoa, TN. and fellowship. For ques- Friday at 6 p.m. Registration begins at 11 tions or directions contact: This Saturday, from 8 a.m. with 12:30 p.m. tee Tony Martin at 654-3978. a.m. - 2 p.m., the annual time, and shotgun start. Car, Truck & Tractor Show Further information on Glenwood Baptist Church will be held on the church any of the above items or Glenwood Baptist grounds. Come and enjoy all other matters, please call Church, 7212 Central Ave the fun and music and see our church office at 573- Pike, is accepting appoint- some beautiful machines. 9711. Our informational ments for the John 5 Food Volunteers are needed for website is: www.seymou- Pantry. Call (865)938- many functions that day! rumc.org. 2611. If you must leave Contact Rev. Darren Kitts PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013 April 22, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Antiques & Collectibles Call for House to Home consignors Two major special auctions are planned for May 18 and anoth- er in June Arbor Day at Marble Springs State Historic Site at Fountain City Auction. In honor of Arbor Day, and the Springs trail will be classes will be available with Programming assistance Both will be which falls on the last Friday available from 3:30 p.m. until displays and information. for this event is provided by hosted by in April, Marble Springs State 5 p.m. on the half hour. A Details are subject to change. the Arts & Heritage Fund Proxibid and Historic Site will be featuring photo scavenger hunt will also At 5:15, the site will feature and Knox County. Marble both will be its new Arboretum with be available. A prize will be guest speaker, Kasey Krouse, Springs is funded under an a broadcast special programming on April awarded (upon verification) who is the city of Knoxville’s agreement with the Tennessee worldwide 26 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. to anyone who finds a native new urban forester. Department of Environment live. The Programming will feature tree that is not currently on This event is free; however, and Conservation, Tennessee May 18 sale the arboretum trail, with self- our Arboretum list. Local donations are appreciated. Historical Commission, By Carl Sloan is filling up guided tours available all environmental groups, All activities take place and supplemented by with about day and guided tours will be including the Stock Creek at the Marble Springs State additional funds raised by 75 lots still open. A vast amount available from 3:00 p.m. until Task Force, Keep Knoxville Historic Site: 1220 West the Governor John Sevier of fine sterling flatware, coffee 5:00 p.m. The perimeter trail Beautiful, and the South Governor John Sevier Highway, Memorial Association. services and sterling silver items will be featured at 3 p.m., Doyle High School agriculture Knoxville, TN 37920. will be the main attraction as well as antiques, historical items and a great collection of clocks to include two grandfather clocks. I have been working on acquiring and processing this sale for nearly three months and am certain that this will be a dazzling event not to Happy Birthday Pansy be missed. On my wish list to add to this sale and round it out are Pansy Dell Nichols Carter hundreds for family and friends, antique firearms, military items McGhee will celebrate her 100th including a king size onen that such as helmets, medals, pho- birthday with family and friends weighed as much as she did. tographs, swords to accompany on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from Cooking – fried fruit pies a the same type in inventory. Fine 2 to 4 p.m. at Windsor Gardens specialty art such as listed artist, art glass, Assisted Living, 5611 Central Flower gardening sculptures, better items of ster- Ave Pike in Knoxville. Traveling – Hawaii, St. Thomas, ling, coins of gold and silver, fine Pansy was born on April 27, Washinton DC and multiple trips jewelry. 1913 to Walter A. Nichols and to South Carolina. The June sale will feature Lura Mae Cantrell Nichols in Loved to watch baseball at Bill antique and vintage toys of all Mohawk, Greene County Ten- Meyer Stadium kinds. There are about 125 lots nessee. Loves to watch Peyton Man- left of the 350 scheduled. There She was married in 1930 to ning play football are great items such as a Jr. Juke Roy Carter, and they had two Loved her dog Barney (child’s juke box), many toys from children: LaWanda Carter Bebb Reading her Bible the 50s and 60s with original and R. Duane Carter. Later Visiting with friends and boxes, early robot, many trains Pansy married Boyd McGhee in family and sets with boxes, two collec- 1951 and had 29 years together She taught Sunday school at tions of 1960s Barbies, tin toys before his death in 1980. Broadway Baptist Church and is and other quality items. She has five grandchildren: a current member of Smithwood If you think you may have items Kimberly Bebb McNeil, Bart Baptist Church. to add to either sale or if you Carter, Russ Bebb III, Chris Bebb, Pansy was a wonderful care- would like an assessment, please Brett Carter, and 11 great-grand- giver to others. She worked in contact me. Simply call Greg children: Nicolas, Meghan, Alex, later years giving care to sever- Lawson at Fountain City Auction Hannah, Sophie, Daniel, Lilly, al people who were older than at (865)604-3468 or email Foun- and Abigail Bebb, Noah, Reece she was. [email protected] and and Campbell Carter. Pansy has She learned to drive when her ask for Carl Sloan to return your one great-great grandchild Eli first grandchild did and got her call. Appointments are best and Bebb. driver’s license in 1973 at age I am available most weekends to Hobbies: 60 and quit driving at age 92. see you. Have a blessed week. Crochet afghans – made ANNOUNCEMENTS DAR meeting public is invited to attend. knoxcounty.org/health/cur- in our communities. Sandra Rowcliffe at san- a profession, business, Bonny Kate Chapter rent_news/rabies.php for District Attorney Randy [email protected] or charity, creative art, or DAR will meet on Wednes- Knox County Health the locations. Nichols, Metropolitan Drug (865)531-1848. sport. She will have dem- day, May 8, 2013, at 11:30 Department Hosts Rabies Commission Executive onstrated exceptional abil- a.m. at The Orangery, 5412 Vaccination Clinics KCC PTA & HVA Director Karen Pershing Notable Woman ity and courage in overcom- Kingston Pike, Knoxville. The Knox County Health PTSA Presents “The and Rural Metro will be on Nominations sought ing obstacles and in creat- After lunch, the annual Department and the Knox- Synthetic Scare” hand to give information on The Knoxville Associa- ing value in her spheres memorial service will be ville Veterinarian Medical The Knox County Coun- synthetic drugs, the harm- tion of Women Executives of influence. A $500 cash held, along with the instal- Association will offer rabies cil PTA and Hardin Valley ful effects, what they look (KAWE) is seeking nomina- award will be contributed lation of officers for 2013- vaccinations for only $10 Academy PTSA will host like, how its being sold and tions to recognize a Nota- to a charity of the winning 2016. on Saturdays, May 4 and an important and informa- legislation to ban these ble Woman, someone who nominee’s choice. Eligibility 11 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at tive program entitled ”The substances. The program has distinguished herself is limited to women living in FC Lion’s Club 34 Knox County Schools. Synthetics Scare” on Tues- is intended for parents with by achieving a position in or contributing to the great- The Fountain City Lion’s Rabies is almost always day, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in high school and middle which she can affect the er Knoxville area which Club will be planting a tree fatal in animals and humans, the Hardin Valley Academy school students, however strategic direction of an includes Knox and sur- in honor of Bill Williams on which is why rabies vac- Auditorium. The focus will students are welcome at organization, contribute rounding counties. Nomina- Thursday, April 25 at 2 p.m. cination is a public health be on the current issues of the parent’s discretion. For to her community, and tions must be submitted by at Fountain City Park. The priority. Please view /www. the synthetic drug epidemic more information contact maintain a life balance in Continued on page 4 PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 22, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS bulletin employment For sale Real Estate board for rent DELL LAPTOPS FOR SALE $150. INCLUDES WINDOWS XP, MICROSOFT OFFICE & VIRUS Date Nut Bread PROTECTION. JAMES 237-6993 1 ½ cups chopped dates Real Estate 1 ½ cups hot water for rent 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour NORTH KNOXVILLE 2BR/1BA W/ 1 ½ cups sugar LAUNDRY ROOM: $800 MONTH ¾ cup coarsely chopped walnuts /1ST & LAST MONTH 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 865-719-4357. 1 ½ teaspoons salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract In a large bowl, combine the dates, water and Real Estate butter; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, for sale combine the flour, sugar, walnuts, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla and date mixture. Stir into dry ingredi- ents just until moistened. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a tooth- pick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top browns to quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: FOUNTAIN CITY N. KNOXVILLE 2 loaves (12 slices each). 1 & 2 BDRM APARTMENTS, FROM $375.+ www. knoxapartments.net CALL TENANT’S CHOICesm (865) 637-9118” ANNOUNCEMENTS For sale ...... Cont. from page 3 organizations that work SHALE ROCK, TOPSOIL, FILL 1200 SQFT 2BR/1BA HALLS May 17, 2013, and to obtain to increase international opportunity DIRT, LANdSCAPE MATERIAL, TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT, H20 a nomination form, please understanding through the 9-10 CU-YDS DELIVERED 865- INCL. 865-207-1346 e-mail susan.fowlkes@knox- process of home hospital- 609-1402 county.org or call (865)215- ity. Clubs organize travel, ...... 5172. 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bloomKnoxville in 2013 Dogwood Edition | The Knoxville Focus D2 www.knoxfocus.com Walk through Knoxville! Enjoy Dogwood maps may be download- WHAT: Dogwood Arts Festival ed at dogwoodarts.com/ Walking Trails Walking Trails walking-trails. Look for WHERE: All over Walking Trail signs at East Tennessee This Month in entrance and pink dog- WHEN: April 1 – 30, Knoxville wood directional decals from dawn to dusk on the sidewalks. HOW MUCH: Free admission Emphasizing the nat- 4th and Gill: 808 ural beauty of spring Eleanor Street, Knox- with breathtaking flora ville, TN 37917 Ijams Nature along historical archi- Springbrook Park: Center: 2915 Island tecture and inviting [500-798] Alcoa Road, Home Avenue, Knox- people to take a leisure- Alcoa, TN 37701 ville, TN 37920 ly stroll through the Knoxville Botanical neighborhood, Dog- Garden & Arboretum: Turkey Creek Green- wood Arts is adding 2743 Wimpole Avenue, way: Perfect for biking* new and revamped Knoxville, TN 37914 11259 Parkside Drive, walking trails to the Grigsby Chapel Green- Knoxville, TN 37922 2013 Festival. Focus- way: [11300-11453] ing on the idea of step- Grigsby Chapel Road, Dogwood Arts, pre- ping out into our com- Knoxville, TN 37934 sented by ORNL Fed- munity, the trails are at Old North Knoxville: eral Credit Union, is least one-mile in length E. Oklahoma Avenue a 501(c)3 organization and folks are encouraged NE, Knoxville, TN 37917 whose mission is to pro- to walk, run, or bike Emory Valley: 728 mote and celebrate our these additional trails. Emory Valley Road, region’s arts, culture, The Dogwood Arts Oak Ridge, TN 37830 and natural beauty. Walking Trails are Adair Park: 1807 presented by Cove- Adair Drive, Knox- For more information nant Health and spon- ville, TN 37918 on Dogwood Arts, visit sored by Subway. Seven Islands Wildlife www.dogwoodarts.com Refuge: 2809 Kelly Lane, or call (865) 637-4561. Trail location and Knoxville, TN 37914 Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus D3 Historic Fourth and Gill announces the 2013 Tour of Homes

The Historic Fourth and Gill neighbor- hood will be holding the 2013 Tour of Homes on Sunday, April 28 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and chil- dren under 12 are admit- ted free. Tickets may be purchased at the Cen- tral United Methodist Church, 201 3rd Avenue, Featured homes will include the peach house during event hours. (above), which is a George Barber, and the blue Tickets may be pur- one (left), which was built a few years ago on the chased until 5:00 p.m. site of the old McCallie School. the day of the tour. Fourth and Gill is one of Knoxville’s most beloved historic neigh- borhoods, and this is the first time since 2010 gardens as well as his- red trolley bus, hosted family homes, duplexes, that its homes have been torical points of inter- by a tour guide, will and apartment build- open to the public. The est are available for a be driving the tour ings. Many of the homes Tour of Homes invites self-guided tour on the route transporting were designed by some guests inside six histor- 1300 block of Luttrell guests to each home. of Knoxville’s most nota- ic homes, one beautiful Street. Maps are locat- Located less than two ble architects, includ- new home and stately ed in a special event miles from downtown ing George F. Barber Central United Meth- mailbox on the west Knoxville, the Historic and Joseph Bauman. odist Church. Imagine side of the street adja- Fourth and Gill Neigh- For more information, the gracious living of the cent to Brownlow Lofts. borhood features over visit the Fourth and Gill Victorian and Craftsman For those desiring a 280 residential struc- neighborhood web site at eras, and see how our more leisurely tour, a tures, including single www.fourthandgill.org. homes have been adapted to life in the 21st century. The Tour of Homes is a sanctioned event of the Dogwood Arts Festi- val, and the Fourth and Gill Neighborhood is also the Festival’s origi- nal urban walking trail. Guests are invited to stroll the neighborhood’s sidewalks amidst glo- rious late spring trees and blossoms. Maps detailing the neighbor- hood’s notable trees and D4 www.knoxfocus.com Lakemoor Hills [Loudon Lake] Dogwood Trail Welcome to the Lakemoor Residential Lakemoor Hills [Loudon Open Garden Lake] Dogwood Trail, Open April 10 – 28 : 11am – 2pm which begins in a high 12. Dr. Richard Gillespie wooded area where 2117 Manor Drive, 37920 native white dogwood (The three gardens below are side- trees abound, and by-side woodland gardens with wold redbuds spread spectacular bluff overlooks, fern pink parasols above gardens and water features.) the garden plantings! 15. Bruce & Judy Klassen After winding uphill 3509 Bluff Point, 37920 and down, Timberlake (Lakemoore Hills) Drive slopes sharply to 16. David & Sharon Gerkin the level of Fort Loudon 2300 Lakemoore Drive, 37920 Lake. During this (Lakemoor Hills) descent, look straight ahead for the first view 17. Dick & Ann Graf 3505 Bluff Point, 37920 of the shining lake and (Lakemoore Hills) the distant misty moun- tains. At the bottom of floating boathouses. the hill, turn right onto The Spacious and Maloney Road, named comfortable white for an earlier settler, house on the right is James Maloney, who typical of East Tennes- built his log cabin beside see’s nineteenth cen- this little inlet. His great- tury farmhouses. grandson, General James It stands at the edge of Maloney, was a prime an agricultural experi- mover in establishing A right turn onto Almost a century later, the trail returns along on the Tennessee River ment station belong- the Great Smoky Moun- Blow Drive brings the when a new highway Maloney Road. The has made possible a ing to the Univer- tains National Park. trail out on a high over- threatened its destruc- buildings on the oppo- 9-foot shipping chan- sity of Tennessee. Most of the handsome look, with vistas of the tion, it was moved to site bank are part of nel that links Knoxville The tall windmill just homes on the Loudon Sequoyah Hills Dog- this location, brick the state’s Lakeshore to the Gulf of Mexico. visible on the right ahead Lake Trail are relatively wood Trail upstream, by numbered brick. Mental Health Institute. Pleasure crafts of all was a gift from the Aus- new, but the large white and the Westmoreland In the small private Beyond a stretch of sorts and sizes cruise tralian Pavilion at Knox- farmhouse on the right Dogwood Trail direct- cemetery, on the left, is handsome homes sur- the TVA lakes, and there ville’s 1982 World’s Fair. ahead, is an exception. It ly across the lake. the grave of a Revolu- rounded by flower- is something unique It now is part of the was built in the 1890s. The large building tionary War soldier who ing trees and masses about the boathous- University’s solar hous- Leaving Maloney on the opposite bluff is was probably the first of spring-blooming es that shelter them. ing experiment. The Road, the trail rises Cherokee Country Club, white settler in the area bulbs, Fort Loudon Each lake’s water Lakemoor Hills [Loudon to circle the center- seen from the rear. covered by the Loudon Lake widens into a level is controlled by Lake] Dogwood Trail strip of Bluff Point Turn left on Manor Lake Dogwood Trail. mirror that reflects a downstream dam, ends at the busy Alcoa Drive. At #3529, look Drive beside the North Carolina paid its wooded shores. and the water may rise Highway, and downtown for the dogwood tree grounds of Dogwood its Revolutionary Militia Ahead on the skyline of fall several feet in Knoxville is to the left. growing through the Manor, a Greek Reviv- in “land warrants” good rises the majestic Great a matter of hours. For safety’s sake, roof of the porch! al mansion with a fas- for tracts of wilderness Smoky Mountains. For this reason, boat- please turn right , and Another right turn cinating history. land west of the moun- Fort Loudon Lake is houses on the lake shores make a left turn at the from Maloney Road The house was built tains in what is now the one of the “Great Lakes cannot be stationary; next cross-over lane. leads past a Victori- about 1830 in Tazewell, State of Tennessee. of the South” creat- they must be support- We hope you have an summerhouse and a Tennessee – more than Chances are, Private ed by TVA for hydro- ed on air filled buoys. enjoyed your visit to the rustic split-rail fence to fifty miles from Knox- Wells received this acre electric power produc- Just past a little Lakemoor Hills [Loudon a natural sunken rock ville – where it sur- age as his land grant. tion and flood control. inlet, on the right, a Lake] Trail where lake garden in a shady area vived the Civil War After circling down A series of main- small marina offers a and mountains meet! replete with wildflowers. Battle of Tazewell. to the very water’s edge, stream dams and locks glimpse of these unusual Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus D5 Historic Homes of Knoxville Bus Tours on April 27 Visit Multiple with stops at Ramsey have lunch if they wish Public Historic House Plantation to enjoy both tours. and Marble Springs Free parking is Homes during Historic Farmstead. available at both James the Dogwood + The Afternoon White’s Fort for the Tour (1:00-4:00 p.m.) morning tour and Arts Festival will begin at Blount Blount Mansion for Mansion (200 West the afternoon tour. As an Official Activity Hill Avenue, Knoxville, Seating is limited of the Dogwood TN 37902), with stops and reservations are Arts Festival and in at The Mabry-Hazen required. The cost is $20 celebration of the House and Crescent (plus fees) per person wonders of springtime Bend House & Gardens. per tour. To purchase and the rich heritage Each tour will have tickets or for additional that is represented in bus step-on tour guides information about the the many public house who will discuss tour or the Historic museums located within additional points of Homes of Knoxville, and around Knoxville, interest and history please call 865-523- two 3-hour bus tours as well as highlight 7521 or go online to will be offered on historic landmarks in www.KnoxTIX.com. Saturday, April 27, 2013. and around Knoxville. This tour had been The two tours will be The tour will stop at generously sponsored The Official Dogwood Festival bus tour will take place Saturday and include divided into a Morning each historic home on by Knoxville Tours. visits to Crescent Bend (above) and the Mabry-Hazen House (left). and Afternoon tour: the route so that guests Proceeds from the tour + The Morning may tour the historic will be dedicated to a Tour (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 homes, grounds, and fund for marketing and p.m.) will begin at gardens. An hour in promoting the Historic James White’s Fort between the morning Homes of Knoxville. (205 East Hill Avenue, and afternoon has been Knoxville, TN 37915), created so guests may D6 www.knoxfocus.com Holston Hills Dogwood Trail

Welcome to the Holston Hills Dog- wood Trail, in an area where native dog- wood trees abound! To beautify the entrance to the Trail and busy Asheville High- way, many young speci- men trees have been planted by the Garden Clubs of Holston Hills. Follow the street markings on Chilhowee Drive to the top of a hill. Just beyond the crest the trail turns left onto East Sunset Drive that affords sweeping pan- oramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains. A swift decent and a sharp curve to the right lead to Marilyn Drive and Green Valley Road, to new homes, lush green lawns, and an Open Garden filled with rare and beau- tiful wildflowers. For a short distance, the route parallels the Holston Rive with its lovely riverside homes dogwoods form a white When the trail turns Hills Country Club. provides a woodland a second glimpse of and then climbs quick- background for color- right on Holston Hills After two more right setting for attractive the clubhouse on the ly on Crestwood Drive ful foreground plant- Road, look left for a turns, the trail enters houses. It returns to Hol- right) and turns left. where a forest of wold ings of azaleas. glimpse of Holston a curving valley that ston Hills Road (allowing Here many handsome Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus D7 holston hills Residential camera site Open April 10 – 28 : 11am – 2pm to “Stop and Stroll,” 28. Mr. Al Gill 4920 Shady Dell Trail, 37914 (Holston Hills) or take a picture. residences over- route meanders with a A final left turn on to look the Holston Hills winding creek through broad Chilhowee Drive Golf Course, which a cove starred with reveals gracious homes is famed for its excel- wild white dogwoods. with well-established lence and difficulty. It turns sharp- plantings; colorful rock Rounding a curve, ly left, and zigzags gardens, drifts of violets, the road arrives at upward to reach yet flowering crabapples, a bluff overlooking another overlook. weeping cherries, and the the Holston River. Below in the fore- ever-present dogwood. One and a half miles ground is the roll- The trail ends where downstream, the Hol- ing green expanse Chilhowee Drive joins ston and French Broad of the Holston Hills Asheville Highway. rivers join to form the Golf Course. Turn left for down- deane hill Residential mighty Tennessee River. Beyond it, the Holston town Knoxville; turn open garden Open April 10 – 28 : 11am – This “confluence of River coils like a broad right to reach I-40. 2pm waters” is 3 miles east of silver ribbon; behind We hope you have 20. J.D. “Bud” and Carolyn downtown Knoxville. the river are the foot- enjoyed the beauty of Mynatt (water feature) The trail descends hills of the Great Smoky Holston Hills Dog- 7133 Wellington Drive, 37919 to river level, turn- Mountains and in the wood Trail and we cor- ing left to reach Green distance, the moun- dially invite you to see it Valley Road again. tains themselves. in a different guise, on It angles right on Coming down from our night-lighted Trail. wooded Shady Dell this high point, the trail Please come back! Trail, dips down to passes the Holston Hills cross Chilhowee Drive, Community Club’s hill- and continues uphill side park where dog- on the other side. woods, azaleas, and After veering right flowering shrubs onto the top of a ridge create a beauty spot. and then turning left, the Here we invite you D8 www.knoxfocus.com 12th Anniversary Rossini Festival Knoxville Opera deliv- Rossini returns to the ers cultural arts and Rossini Festival with entertainment to East Knoxville Opera’s pro- Tennessee with interna- duction of his sparkling tional flair in the form opera Cinderella. Brisk, of the widely popular catchy, and highly enter- Rossini Festival from taining, Rossini’s tell- 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on ing of the ultimate spar- Saturday, April 27 cover- kling ever-after cleverly ing 12 blocks of down- blends tenderness and town Gay Street and the frivolity. Performanc- Market Square District. es are Friday, April 26 at The Rossini Festival is 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, one of the region’s larg- April 28 at 2:30 p.m. at est and most beloved the magnificent Tennes- special events and serves see Theatre. For tickets as a celebration of the and information, visit arts. The Street Fair fea- KnoxvilleOpera.com tures mouthwatering or call 865-524-0795. foods and beverages, an “Knoxville Opera is upscale artisan’s market, enhancing our popu- and live music and lar Rossini Festival with dance. The Knoxville an even wider variety Opera Rossini Festival of artisans and cuisine International Street Fair than ever before,” says introduces the music of Knoxville Opera Execu- opera to attendees, many tive Director and Con- of who are experienc- ductor, Brian Salesky. ing it for the first time. “We welcome YMCA Attendees enjoy enter- as a new sponsor of tainment from over 800 this year’s event which vocal, instrumental, expands the KidsZone is the Princess Parade Parade through the tea blended specifical- at noon including Napa and dance performers from Market Square and Tea Party celebrat- streets of Downtown ly for these Princesses. Bourdeaux, High End on five outdoor stages. onto Market Street. They ing Knoxville Opera’s Knoxville. Cinderella In The Grill at High- Italian Reds, Shiraz, Rossini Festival comes will have hopscotch, four production of Cinderel- and the Prince will ser- lands Row/Constella- Zins, Napa Cabs, Ries- from humble begin- square, double dutch la,” according to Knox- enade participants before tion Brands Wine Expe- lings, Whites of New nings drawing 6,000 its and other popular out- ville Opera Director they enter the Tennes- rience tent in Krutch Zealand, and Cham- first year and has grown door stations for the of Marketing, Michael see Theatre for a private Park Extension, patrons pagnes among others.” to attract attendance of kids as well as inflata- Torano. “YMCA and Royal Tea Party with will be able to choose For details go to 100,000 under pristine bles.” continued Salesky. Tea at the Gallery are cakes, delicate sand- from an extensive array RossiniFestival.org or weather conditions. “The surprise this year sponsoring a Princess wiches and a gourmet of wine tastings starting call 865.524.0795 x28.