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OCUS FREETake One! www.knoxfocus.com F March 25, 2019 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 Safety Center turns one year old By Mike Steely of Helen Ross McNabb Center, admitted to the 12-bed facility. [email protected] oversees the program and told The center also has four obser- The Behavioral Health Urgent The Knoxville Focus Wednes- vation rooms. Care Center, often called the day that some 400 people have Vagnier says the center has a “Safety Center,” marked its first been treated at the facility and 24 hour staff of 35 profession- year since opening at 5302 Ball a surprising number, about 75 al personnel and that most of Camp Pike on March 19, 2018. percent, have followed up with the patients, about 94 percent, The state, county and city-funded after-care services. He said that are delivered there by Knoxville facility is the product of a long more than 55% of those admitted City Police. The police or sher- effort by supporters and is treat- have alcohol or drug addictions. iff’s department also picks up ing mentally ill patients deliv- He said that less than 20% of and returns people to either their ered there by city and county the patients have been readmit- homes, to the City-County Build- law enforcement. Many of those ted for the 72 hours of urgent ing downtown or to other treat- patients also have a drug or alco- treatment which begins with 23 ment facilities. hol problem. The Focus got an hours of observation. Most of the “About 60 percent of those early glimpse at the report on patients, who volunteer for care coming to the center don’t have PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. the center’s first year of opera- following being apprehended by a home,” Vagnier told The Focus, Open since March 2018, the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center tion last week. law enforcement and given the adding, “and wouldn’t have provides 72 hours of diversion from jail for mentally ill and drug Jerry Vagnier, vice president option of the center or jail, are Continued on page 4 offenders.

BMX Over 220 supporters volunteers seek help from Full of spirit! expected for commission 2019 South By Mike Steely [email protected] Emily Stout Knoxville The Knox County mayor got an (left) and earful last week when support- Hannah Community ers of a BMX track in South Knox Hobby cheer County spoke before the county commission’s work session. for Fulton at Cleanup Wendy Edwards of Knoxville this season’s On Saturday, March 30, BMX said the mayor didn’t want TSSAA Keep Knoxville Beautiful will them to attend a meeting on the boys state be hosting its third annual project and that said that more basketball community-wide South Knox- than $487,000 has already been ville Cleanup from 9:00 a.m. - spent on preparing the former tournament at MTSU’s noon. The event will be kicking athletic field at South-Doyle off from Sam Duff Park locat- Middle School for the BMX races. Monte Hale ed at 4060 Chapman High- She added that the organiza- Arena in way. tion had been promised three Murfreesboro. Participating community years of national BMX races leaders from various neighbor- which could have resulted in an Please see hoods will meet at the kick- investment return of about $6 a photo of off event, pick up supplies, million. the entire and then disperse into their “Six years of work and we Fulton cheer own South Knoxville neighbor- want to be heard,” Edwards said squad, which as Mayor Glenn Jacobs watched hoods to start cleaning. her plead with the commission- received the The community groups par- ers to continue to support build- Spirit Award ticipating include Wildlife Hab- ing the track. in Class AA, itat of South Woodlawn, LMU Jacobs had killed the project in this week’s Environmental Law, Gamma after seeing estimates project- Sports & Sigma Sigma, South-Doyle ing the total cost to be about High School, UTK College of $2.5 million. Edwards said that Recreation, Law BLSA, CrossFit Knoxville, estimate was too high because Section B. Boy Scout Troop 36, Alliance the Public Service Commission for Young Nonprofit Profes- sought a bid from an outside firm sionals, Old Sevier Communi- that inflated the figures. ty Group, South Haven Neigh- Continued on page 3 borhood Community Group, South Doyle Neighborhood Association, and Island Home. The South Knoxville Com- Norwood Library renaming, animal control, bond issues munity Cleanup began back in 2017, when South Knoxville By Mike Steely finalize two multi-million dollar the city and Janet Testerman, and recreation Senior Direc- [email protected] was KKB’s “community of the bond issues and accept a con- CEO of Young-Williams Animal tor Paul White concern- year.” Over 300 volunteers When the Knox County Com- tribution of funds from Seniors Center, said the new policy in ing youth baseball fields has participated and this made it mission meets today in its reg- for Creating Learning for the the city is working well during been delayed for one month. ular monthly meeting they will Truancy Reduction Bike Pro- last week’s work session. The commission will also hear one of KKB’s largest events probably finalize the re-naming gram for elementary students Lisa Chassy, the Young- the health department’s reap- ever. Over 200 volunteers are of the Norwood Public Library with perfect attendance. Williams veterinarian, said pointment of Lara Fleming to expected to participate this in honor of Lynn Redmon. The The first of two readings stray cats are vaccinat- the Community Health Coun- Saturday. community leader has passed concerning changes in the ed and returned back to cil. The members may also Keep Knoxville Beautiful away but his activism, attitude animal control policies at the their locations healthier. give final approval on the issu- recommends wearing long and political wisdom would Young-Williams Animal Shel- The first reading passed ance of two multi-million gen- pants and closed-toed shoes be honored for all to see at ter is also on the agenda. The with Commissioner Evelyn eral obligation bonds and vote for the event. Please bring the Merchant Drive library. trap-neuter and return policy Gill passing on the vote. on changes to the county’s per- your own sunscreen, bug pro- The commission may also has already been adopted by A discussion with parks sonnel plan in first reading. tection and water.

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What makes up the bar WOMEN IN PUBLIC OFFICE DAY exam you have to pass to become a lawyer To this day, if have an exten- took place over two, back someone asks sive criminal his- to back, 8-hour days. The me what the tory, you may first day was 200 multiple hardest thing I not be allowed choice questions and the have ever done to even take the second day was 12 essay in my life is, I Bar exam to try to questions (I have tried to answer that it become a lawyer. block out the memory of was taking and However, let’s this taxing experience, so passing the Bar assume you get hopefully that number is exam to become past the first accurate). By Jedidiah a lawyer. hurdle and are Tennessee is in the pro- McKeehan So how do you allowed to “sit” cess of adopting the Uni- get to the point attorneyknoxville@ for the Bar exam. form Bar Examination where you are gmail.com In Tennessee, (UBE), which has been taking the Bar there are many adopted in 31 states, and exam anyway? So, if some- parts to the Bar exam. The Tennessee will roll it out one has graduated college, first part, which is gener- for the first time in Febru- and then they have attend- ally considered the easi- ary 2019. PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. ed law school, and are on est part, is the Multistate The UBE is prepared and track to graduate, the typi- Professional Responsibility coordinated by the Nation- Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs declared last Tuesday “Women in Public Office cal next step is to practice Examination. This is essen- al Conference of Bar Exam- Day.” He was joined in his presentation by Knox County District Attorney General law. That is not always the tially a test on ethics and iners and consists of three Charme Allen, Commissioner Evelyn Gill, Knox County Board of Education mem- case, but 98% of the indi- consists of a 2-hour, 60- parts: 200 multiple choice ber Evetty Satterfield and Knox County Clerk Sherry Witt during a work session of viduals graduating from question, multiple choice questions, two perfor- the Knox County Commission. law school are planning on test. This test is typically mance test tasks (these are becoming licensed lawyers taken by law students while 90-minute exercises test- next. they are still in law school. ing basic lawyering skills), Since law school is nor- The Bar exam is given and six essay questions. mally completed in three twice a year in Tennes- I recall being so stressed Brown Bag Lecture by Dr. Aaron Astor years, during the third year see. In February and July. about the Bar exam Maryville College sprang from the and authored several books, “Rebels of law school, students will Most students graduate in because I had gone to law vision of Reverend Isaac Anderson to fill on the Border: Civil War, Emancipation, apply to be allowed to take mid-May, and then they will school for three years, had what he saw as a great need for trained and the Reconstruction of Kentucky and Bar exam. Yes, allowed. spend the summer study- incurred thousands of dol- pastors and churches on the frontier. Missouri” and “The Civil War Along Ten- The Board of Bar Exam- ing, and then take the Bar lars in debt, had no job As pastor of Maryville’s New Providence nessee’s Cumberland Plateau,” and also iners may refuse to allow exam in late July. options other than as a Presbyterian Church, Anderson led contributed articles for the award-win- you to even take the Bar When I took the Bar exam lawyer, and my entire abil- efforts to establish the “Southern and ning Civil War Sesquicentennial series exam. For example, if you way back in 2007, the exam ity to pursue my chosen Western Theological Seminary,” the fore- Disunion in the New York Times. profession came down to runner of Maryville College, and for six The program is sponsored by the Har- passing this enormous- years served as the school’s only teach- riet Z. and Bud Albers Memorial Fund and ly intimidating test. Talk er and officer. In a Brown Bag Lecture on is free and open to the public. The lecture about pressure. April 3, Dr. Aaron Astor will discuss Isaac will begin at noon at the East Tennes- Jedidiah McKeehan is an Anderson, his importance and legacy in attorney practicing in Knox the fields of religion and education in see History Center, 601 S. Gay Street, County and surrounding Tennessee. Knoxville. Guests are invited to bring a counties. He works in many Dr. Aaron Astor is Associate Professor “Brown Bag” lunch and enjoy the lecture. areas, including criminal, of History at Maryville College, where he Soft drinks will be available. For more divorce, custody, personal covers a wide range of topics in American information on the lecture, exhibitions, injury, landlord-tenant, civil history, from the Revolution to the pres- or museum hours, call (865)215-8824 litigation and estate plan- ent. He has written numerous articles, or visit the website at www.EastTNHis- ning. conference papers, and book chapters tory.org.

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The first thing that Cortez’s “Green New Deal,” than $100,000 a year a When asked just how who don’t realize we can’t comes to mind is Medicare which is supposed to some- $6,000 check from the they will pay for all the afford our rate of spending for all. Even before being how avert the looming federal government. Add “free” things they pro- now, much less everything applied to everyone, projec- disaster of climate change “free” college tuition to the pose to give away, Demo- these folks want to add to tions estimate Medicare for collapse within a decade. list of Democratic goodie crats say they will tax the it. There is nothing “free” the seniors it was designed The bill for Ocasio-Cortez’s bags, which will add trillions rich even more. The fact in a society. Somebody, to cover will run deficits in Green New Deal runs well more in tax dollars. Beto is if the government seized somewhere pays for it. the trillions of dollars over into the trillions. Just the O’Rourke and others are every penny and dollar from Democrats who cry By Steve Hunley, the next four decades. If it welfare proposal in Ocasio- urging payment of “repara- the wealthy of this country, Publisher is applied to everybody, as Cortez’s Green New Deal tions” for slavery. One pro- it would not finance their spending $5.7 billion on a border wall yet support an [email protected] many Democratic presiden- would cost something like fessor estimates the cost socialist utopia for a year. tial candidates propose, $81 trillion. That doesn’t of reparations would range Barack Obama doubled the orgy of reckless and irre- the cost would of course even figure in the cost of 10 between approximately $6 debt of this country from sponsible spending are Do you recall when quite be even more enormous. million jobs in the gas, oil, trillion and $14.2 trillion. $10 trillion to $20 trillion, being hypocritical at best a few Democrats snorted One estimate pegs the cost and coal industries, which The totals push well past a fact little remembered and thoroughly dishonest $6 billion for building a at $32 trillion over the next would be lost. $100 trillion when every- by the Democrats who at worst. This country can’t border wall was too expen- decade. There is also the “univer- thing is tallied together. bemoaned Donald Trump afford it. sive? Now Democrats, At least four candidates sal basic income” proposal Estimates are if we keep giving taxpayers some of New mayor may get BMX supporters seek help from commission a salary increase Cont. from page 1 By Mike Steely BMX supporters turned [email protected] out in numbers for the There are currently at least six Knox- meeting where Edwards villians hoping to become the city’s next and other speakers asked mayor and it is likely whoever captures for continued support of the seat will get a higher salary than the project. The support- Mayor Madeline Rogero. Rogero receives ers spoke during the $142,500 annually plus a car allowance. public forum at the begin- The proposed increase would take the ning of the meeting but salary to $162,500 and is being spon- the subject was not on the sored in Tuesday’s upcoming City Council commission agenda. meeting by Vice Mayor Finbarr Saunders “Build it and they will and Councilmembers Stephanie Welch come,” said Barry Neal of and George Wallace. the South Haven Neigh- City councilmembers will get a salary PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. borhood Association. increase starting in January due to a former Vice Mayor Finbarr Saunders wasn’t dem- Finance Director Chris council vote and will go from $19,000 to onstrating a pay raise for the future Knox- Caldwell said that bid- $24,000 per year. Leaving the council ville City Mayor. The gesture he made ders were initially sought because of term limits are Saunders, Wal- when talking recently with Deputy Mayor but no one appeared at a lace, Marshall Stair and Mark Campen. Bill Lyons was about another topic. Lyons required pre-bid meeting, PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. Stair is a candidate for mayor and may or and some other city officials actually re- so the county asked PBA Knoxville BMX’s Wendy Edwards pleads with the Knox may not pass on a vote to increase the ceive a higher annual salary then the may- to seek a contractor. He County Commission to find a way to complete the bike mayor’s salary. or does. Saunders is proposing raising the said the estimated cost complex at South-Doyle Middle School as Mayor Glenn “Being mayor is a huge job and we’re new mayor’s salary to $162,500, a $20,000 would have added $2.5 Jacobs watches. very low compared to salaries of other annual increase. million to the project. cities. Back when Bill Haslam was mayor “You could rebid it but there and noted four situa- in the school’s kitchen and the position paid $110,000 but he didn’t corridor on the Broadway Corridor, grant a why if nobody shows up?” tions there this year involv- has been fixed. He also take the salary. In 2015 it was raised to variance to a hotel building wall to intrude Caldwell asked. ing gas leaks and carbon commented about mold $142,500. The job is getting bigger, it’s a into the right-of-way at 1706 Cumberland Several commission- monoxide poisoning. They in the basement. full time job,” Saunders told The Focus. Avenue, and approve a contract with Ser- ers suggested that pos- charged the county had Commissioner Larsen Saunders said there were several city vice One Inc. for $1.2 million to maintain sibly private funds could been doing a “quick fix” Jay asked why Lonsdale officials who actually make a higher annual the city’s street lights through April 2020. be sought to complete the of problems rather than Elementary isn’t a higher salary than the mayor. The mayor may be granted permission project. considering building a new priority and said he was The council’s 6 p.m. Tuesday meeting to apply for two state and federal grants Also during public forum school. embarrassed. will also vote on two honorary names of in excess of $1.6 million for the Knoxville two Lonsdale residents, Commissioner Brad “And we wonder why streets: “Coach Rosser Drive” on Marion Area Transit System. Both require the Liz Dodson and Angel Anders quizzed Chief they are not excelling,” Drive and “Wanda Moody Overpass” at city to provide matching funds of about Bowman, spoke about Operating Officer Russ he said, adding, “We’re I-40 and I-75 at North Winston Road. $184,000. deteriorating conditions Oaks about the situation. patching up and hoping Bryson Rosser is the head coach of the Another closing date for the purchase at the elementary school He said the gas leak was for the best.” Central High School football team that won of the Knoxville Supreme Court building at the state championship in 2018. Moody 719 Locust Street may be extended for 90 is a former county commissioner and well days. The Office of Sustainability is asking known community supporter. Both honors for the extension as the city and developer are sponsored by Councilwoman Lauren work out details of the sale. Rider. Rider heads the Public Property The Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project Naming Committee and Congressman Tim may see an agreement with Cannon and Burchett attended a meeting and made Cannon for $75,000 to complete the walk- the request to honor Moody. way. The council will also hear resolutions Reimbursement of federal and state that include an agreement and amend- funds may be accepted for damages in ment with the state for an accelerated bus the city due to the February rain storms. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus March 25, 2019

Picture of beautiful In spite of springtime Many of us person to whom income and way of life, we clouds spend much we could turn for made a new life that did in East of our time direction. With without some of the extra Tennessee, wringing hands his help, we stuff that we didn’t need. by and wondering made it through What Amy and I discovered Ralphine “what if.” We some tough is that a simpler life is a Major. dream about years. much happier life. It also how our lives My mother is one where work takes a might have been has remained proper place in the scheme different if we’d someone I look of things. I returned to made different By Joe Rector up to. She was the workforce and drove choices. Most of [email protected] left with three vehicles for a rental the time, we see teenaged boys company and moved cars Springtime Clouds our situations to guide through for a dealership service having improved if we’d the roughest years of their department. I still work Winter’s skyward to see the tribes of the earth will only made a different lives. She worked as an part-time jobs that help. wrath has left the white trails mourn, and they will see choice. elementary teacher and Life is good. cruel reminders of two jetliners. the Son of Man coming on I have a different look at managed to provide a solid During the time we across Ameri- They had inter- the clouds of the sky with things these days. Instead life for her family. In spite worried about our financial ca. Images of sected, forming power and great glory.” of wondering what might of being a single parent, security, my faith faltered. historic flooding a giant cross in (Matthew 24:30 NAS). have been, I look in the she persevered and did I didn’t understand why can still be seen the sky. It was As we prepare for the rearview mirror of my without in order to give to things had happened and weeks after the refreshing to see- Easter season, my hope life and realize what has us. struggled with why Amy rains first start- --majestic white is that all mankind will occurred “in spite of.” Amy and I have been couldn’t find a job that ed coming. clouds against find healing and new life in The first in spite of married for nearly 45 utilized her professional Homes and busi- a beautiful blue Jesus, the One who sacri- deals with my existence. years. Life with me hasn’t skills. Plenty of anger nesses have By Ralphine Major sky. What a per- ficed His life so that we may ralphine3@yahoo. Mother’s doctor didn’t always been easy. My toward those who’d put been destroyed. com fect prelude to have life everlasting. realize that she was teaching job never paid us in the situation brewed Loved ones have spring and the pregnant with twins. He much, but I loved the work. deep inside. I fussed at perished. Entire upcoming Easter PIDDLE DIDDLE, THE fussed at her for excessive Amy worked during college God and questioned His communities have been season! It is also a remind- WIDDLE PENGUIN UPDATE: weight gain and put her on and slowly developed her presence in our lives. In wiped off the earth. It will er of scripture found in the Farragut Book Fest, Satur- a diet. When we arrived, skills so that she was a spite of my weakness, the take years for those who Bible. day, April 6, the doctor yelled down valuable employee to her good Lord took care of have been impacted to “. . . and then the sign of 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Town Hall, the hall to the waiting companies. We started us. He helped us to grow recover. the Son of Man will appear 11408 Municipal Center room for my dad to come a family and made some closer as a couple, learn A few days ago I glanced in the sky, and then all Drive, Farragut, Tennessee. to see what he had done. unwise financial decisions. to trust in Him more, and In spite of that, my brother In spite of those mistakes, find comfort in our simple Jim and I thrived. We grew we worked to pay off bills existence. In His time, into chubby children who and set up a budget to Amy found a position with played hard and lived life make sure we didn’t fall a company that has given Safety Center to the fullest each and into the same traps. her the joy and freedom Cont. from page 1 through the KCDC, HUD, talking with the state about every day. I retired a few years ago she always wanted. access to treatment.” homeless shelters or the continued funding and The first day of our and set out to become a It’s easy to wonder and He said that a small veterans groups. working with the city and eighth-grade year, our dad full-time writer. However, dream “what if” as we number of patients want “We have very good sister county on funds. He also died from lung cancer. We one year while we were on grow. However, only after to leave before the treat- agencies we work with, a said that private funding felt empty and missed the vacation, Amy’s employer we’ve experienced life ment is completed. They really good network,” he is also being considered man who’d been so serious called to say that she can we think about the “in are either taken to jail or said. but added that state fund- and gruff, yet loving and was being let go. With no spite of” moments. I’ve dropped off at the City- Vagnier said a first year ing is vital to the operation kind. In spite of having warning, our main source discovered that my “in County Building. report is being prepared of the center. Initially the lost our dad, another of income was gone. After spite of” experiences are “We look at each patient’s and that includes consult- state, prodded by Gover- male role model rescued the shock wore off, we much more rewarding and physical health conditions ing the city and county law nor Bill Haslam, gave $3.5 us. We discovered that our set out to re-invent our satisfying. also,” Vagnier said. enforcement agencies, the million toward the creation older brother Dallas was a lives. In spite of losing our He added that some city and county govern- and operation of the center. after-treatment referrals ments, and the state. A Vagnier described local could involve the Cherokee final report, to the Tennes- activist Vivian Shipe as Health System, the Helen see Department of Mental the “driving force” behind Ross McNabb Center, Pen- Health, may be issued in the creation of the center. insula Hospital, Interfaith May. She told The Focus that Health Clinic, or housing Vagnier said they are the information Vagnier supplied is accurate and 2006 BMW 650 4.8, V8, Low Miles, Xtra Clean$10,500 said he has been willing to 2013 Kia Optima EX Local Trade $10,950 share information with her RENT a Truck and start moving! This Wish No More... This updated Rancher 2017 Subaru Outback 2.5i LimitedAWD $26,490 every three months. She 3BR home is available right now. At this just hit the market in Corryton, TN. Love- also said she agrees “the 2014 Chevy Camaro SS $23,880 state funds are vital” and time this home is in the $15,000 down pay- ly country setting along with so many up- 6.2, V8, 30K Miles ment assistance THDA area. 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Tennessee Part One Pages from the Past

By Ray Hill [email protected]

John Knight Shields, go straight to hell. Tennessee’s senior United A combine o f States senator, had first “Independent” Democrats been elected in 1913. and Republicans had Shields had served for a first elected John Knight decade on the Tennessee Shields to the U. S. Senate Supreme Court before in 1913; the “fusionists” becoming the last man to be in Tennessee had already

elected to the U. S. Senate elected Tennessee’s other FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. by the state legislature. U. S. senator, as well as Tennessee U. S. Senator John Knight Shields, circa 1913. Shields had been reelected the governor. Plainspoken, in 1918, defeating Tom Senator Shields was a C. Rye, who had been frequently difficult man War and returned home to Democrats in Carroll from Massachusetts, Henry Shields to be elected to the governor of Tennessee who oftentimes could not Tennessee as a brigadier- County met in convention Cabot Lodge, the author of Senate, happily a minority during World War I. Shields get along with his own general. When the United and heartily endorsed the most of the reservations candidate, they’ll deserve was a slight man with a appointees. States entered the First administration of Governor to the Treaty of Versailles. the shame they bore for the sensitive face dominated As stubborn and World War, Lawrence Austin Peay; at the same Wilson snapped, “If last six years, and no bonus by a bristly moustache. curmudgeonly as he was, D. Tyson eagerly sought time, they voted to condemn Underwood is a Democrat, and no anything to boot.” Senator Shields might there was little doubt John to renew his military the record of Senator John then I am a Republican.” General Tyson raised the have been slight, but he Knight Shields would seek a commission. President Knight Shields. Democrats John H. Clarke, a former issue of a debate between possessed a big streak of third term in 1924, yet few Woodrow Wilson complied, in Carroll County sought justice of the U. S. Supreme the candidates for the cantankerousness. Rye ran believed he would not draw giving the fifty year-old Tyson to endorse the candidacy Court and the president senatorial nomination; more as an all-out supporter of a serious challenger for the the opportunity to serve. of L. D. Tyson, which of the League of Nations, specifically, the debate President Woodrow Wilson. Democratic nomination. In Tyson commanded the “Old not surprisingly met spoke in Asheville, North should focus on the issue Wilson was highly popular in fact, he drew two formidable Hickory Division” and he with resistance from Carolina and called for of whether Senator Shields Tennessee and Shields had challengers inside the and his troops were the first the supporters of Judge the defeat of Senator had been “untrue” to the also pledged his support to Democratic primary: to enter Belgium during the Bachman. A compromise John Knight Shields. It Democrats of Tennessee. the President. After the General Lawrence D. Tyson summer of 1918. Tyson’s was reached, omitting was potent evidence that “If Senator Shields and election, Senator Shields and Nathan L. Bachman. All division fought bravely, an endorsement of any supporters of the League Judge Bachman desire a made tens of thousands three candidates were from helping to capture, along senatorial candidate, but and President Wilson debate,” Tyson said in a of Tennesseans livid when East Tennessee. Shields with British troops, much the resolution condemning had not forgotten John K. statement released by his he refused to support lived on a gentleman’s of the Hindenberg Line Senator Shields’ record was Shields. Clarke worried that headquarters, “I shall be American entry into the farm, “Clinchdale,” near in the area. Nine men in adopted. with two strong candidates very glad to make it a three- League of Nations through Bean Station. General Tyson’s Fifty-Ninth Brigade It was clear the issue of opposing the senator, cornered affair and shall the Treaty of Versailles. Tyson was from Knoxville were awarded the Medal Woodrow Wilson and the Shields might squeeze ask that I be included and Shields had incensed and his stately home still of Honor, while the general League of Nations would through the Democratic given a division of the time.” many Tennesseans by sits on the site of the himself was the recipient of follow Senator John Knight primary and win reelection It was the General’s opinion supporting reservations University of Tennessee. the Distinguished Service Shields throughout the to the Senate. “One of the that Senator Shields had to the treaty sponsored Nathan L. Bachman was Medal. 1924 campaign. Wilson two candidates opposing already been judged by by Senator Henry Cabot from Chattanooga, living After the war, L. D. Tyson had died February 3 that him should retire and make Tennessee Democrats to Lodge of Massachusetts, a in a grand home on Signal came home to Knoxville year and the memory of the defeat of the present have been faithless. “I do Republican. Mountain. to supervise his many the stricken and ill former Senator possible,” Clarke not feel it incumbent upon Tennessee’s junior Lawrence D. Tyson business interests, which president burned brightly thundered. The former me or necessary to show senator, Kenneth D. was a very successful included owning textile in the hearts of many justice said if neither Tyson wherein Senator Shields McKellar, was an ardent businessman and quite mills and coal companies. Tennesseans. Wilson nor Bachman could agree has failed to abide by the supporter of the League. wealthy, but he was Tyson sat on the Board of had bitterly excoriated as to which of them should principles advocated by his McKellar deeply admired universally known as Directors of two Knoxville several Democratic U. S. drop out of the race, they party. His record is well- Woodrow Wilson, perhaps “General” Tyson. As banks and anticipating his senators who had fought should draw lots. Quite likely known in this state, and as much as John Knight the only Tennessean to bid for the United States his administration. Senator Senator Shields believed the Democrats have already Shields disliked the have achieved the rank Senate, bought the Knoxville James K. Vardaman of having two opponents for judged on this point.” President. of general during World Sentinel. The General still Mississippi, the infamous the Democratic nomination General Tyson noted while Shields was not a good War I, L. D. Tyson won had his military bearing and “White Chief”, had gone made it much easier for Shields was likely “busy” speaker during an age the immediate respect of his white hair and neatly down to defeat inside his him to win the primary performing his duties in when many of the most thousands of Tennesseans trimmed moustache gave own primary in 1918, largely election. Both Tyson and Washington and probably successful politicians in and was venerated by him the air of a statesman. because of a letter written Bachman had already would not accept an the country excelled at many veterans. Having Nathan Lynn Bachman by the former president, opened their statewide invitation for a joint debate, stump speaking. It was graduated from West was evidently a man which became public. headquarters before March the old soldier scoffed at McKellar who likely saved Point, few could dispute almost impossible to Before he died, Woodrow of 1924; Senator Shields the notion Shields defied John Knight Shields from Tyson’s military credentials dislike. An amiable man Wilson penned the letter announced the opening of anyone to point to any defeat in 1918. Shields and the future general who had practiced law in which he had failed to write his own headquarters in the instance where the senator had telephoned Senator had actively participated Chattanooga since 1903, in 1918. The late president Hermitage Hotel the first “had been untrue to the McKellar to say he had in the wars against the Bachman had been a told one correspondent week of March. principles of the Democratic heard rumblings President Apaches in the West and Circuit Court judge for in Tennessee that John John H. Clarke was hardly party…” Wilson intended to write their leader, Geronimo, as six years before winning Knight Shields had been the the only Democrat who The 1924 campaign a letter for publication a young Lieutenant. The election to the Tennessee “least trustworthy” of his worried John K. Shields for the United States denouncing him; a letter original source of Tyson’s Supreme Court. Bachman many associates in public might win a plurality of the Senate had begun early in written by the President wealth was his wife, Bettie had resigned his position life. It was certainly true vote and the Democratic Tennessee and it promised stating Shields was no friend McGhee, the daughter of as an associate justice John Knight Shields had nomination. Luke Lea, to be a hot fight between to him or his administration Charles McClung McGhee. of the state Supreme frequently voted with the publisher and owner of three well-qualified almost certainly would have McGhee was the president Court to run for the United Republicans in the Senate the Nashville Tennessean, candidates. It would be ended the Tennessean’s of a railroad, as well as States Senate. Nathan for the reservations to the had served with John a long, hot summer in political career. When prominently involved in Bachman apparently had a League of Nations. Felled Knight Shields in the Tennessee. Senator McKellar visited several other business bottomless well of amusing by a serious stroke, Wilson United States Senate for the White House and asked enterprises. It was stories and was a noted had been obsessed on the four years. To say the two Wilson about the letter, the Tyson’s father-in-law who raconteur. Judge Bachman topic of the League and had did not get along would President readily confirmed helped secure for him an was one of those rare men been inflexible in refusing be gross understatement. he was going to write a letter appointment in 1901 as who made friends by the to accept any reservation to Shields had backed then- stating John Knight Shields professor of military science score wherever he went. the treaty. Nor was Wilson Congressman Kenneth was unfriendly to him. and tactics at the University At the time, it was capable of accepting even D. McKellar inside the McKellar begged, cajoled, of Tennessee. McGhee’s unusual for campaigns the mildest of disagreement Democratic primary and pleaded with the reasoning was quite simple; to last much longer than with his foreign policy from against Senator Lea. Lea President not to write the by having Tyson teach at a couple of months. In fellow Democrats. Senator had run third in a primary letter. McKellar never got UT, it brought his daughter 1924, the aspirants for Oscar W. Underwood of contest with McKellar and a direct commitment from and grandchildren closer the United States Senate Alabama had long been former governor Malcolm Wilson, but the President to home. L. D. Tyson used in Tennessee were moving friendly to Wilson, yet when Patterson. Lea had not did not write the letter. his time teaching at the around the state well Underwood voted for a forgotten the opposition McKellar believed Shields University of Tennessee to before the first of the year. “separate peace” with of his junior colleague and would support the President better himself, earning a There was ample reason Germany, the President his newspaper was solidly and was utterly astonished law degree. Tyson left the for Senator John Knight considered it the height against the reelection of after the election when John faculty of the university in Shields to be concerned. of treachery. Underwood John Knight Shields. The Knight Shields barked the 1895 to practice law. Tyson Many Tennesseans had compounded his sin by Tennessean complained, “If President and presidential served as a colonel during not forgotten his refusal to serving on a delegation people by their indifference secretary Joe Tumulty could the Spanish-American support President Wilson. with the patrician senator allow Senator John K. PAGE A6 The Knoxville Focus March 25, 2019 Getting to know MAE MOODY She’s a five-foot tall com- years with the Citizens academy. We got a letter munity activist, noted civic Police Academy as assis- from Tom Spangler asking and political volunteer, tant coordinators.” us to come and join. and a ball of energy and He (Spangler) is trying enthusiasm. Mae Moody is How did you get involved to make a dent in a lot of joined in all her efforts by with law enforcement? things there before him. her husband, Jack, whether Back in the 80s I was We’re also on the board it’s being active as coordi- working with Channel 10 of the Norwood Homeown- nators in the Murray Drive and reporting to them ers Association. and Wilkerson Road Neigh- things I heard on the police borhood Watch or prepar- scanner. One day Channel Tell us a bit about your ing for the Knox County 6 asked how Channel 10 family please. Sheriff’s Citizens Academy. was getting all their top sto- My daughter, Terry, lives She’s also been active on ries and some said “Mae up here behind us and the Metro Drug Council and Moody.” I went to work for is a big promoter of our many other organizations. them doing photography work. She’s Terry McGill, Mae is proud of the many and news stories. They got works at Walgreens, and letters of recognition and me the equipment and on she has two sons, two of photographs of her with the way home I heard on the best kids. Susan Har- city, county, and state offi- the scanner that a Cater- rill is our oldest daugh- cials and even U.S. presi- pillar had overturned when ter and she works for the dents. The Knoxville Focus they were building Inter- U.S. Postal Service in Far- sat down with Mae recent- state 640. I got that and ragut. She has two daugh- ly as part of our “Getting took it right back. They ters. Our son Charles, who to Know” feature and she said I didn’t have to tell goes by Chuck, works for chatted with us over coffee them anything unless I was Southeastern Freight and and muffins at her Murray going to cover something. he has one son who is an Avenue home. She doesn’t That worked, it was fun, honor student at Halls High like to tell her age but she is and the police department School. more active than most folks helped me so much. I got 30 years younger. to know the police officers. What was your favorite posi- They told me I should work tion over the years? What have your positions for the police department Probably working at PHOTO BY JACK MOODY. and volunteer activities but I knew I was too short. Safety City. I liked working Mae Moody chats with Knoxville Focus reporter Mike Steely. The Norwood resident is a taught you? They said there’s a new with the children. community leader, a noted volunteer and a well-known supporter of law enforcement. I left 9-1-1 in January thing opening, the Crime after 14 years at “Safety Prevention Bureau, and I How has your position or City.” I suppose I’ve learned put my application in. They volunteer work affected your in 1960, almost 60 years. picked. We got to fly over to make a difference in hired me and let me carry family? (Jack explained he When someone meets you Knoxville in the patrol’s people’s lives. We’ve been my camera on ride-a-longs. They’ve been real sup- moved to Knoxville with his for the first time how do you brand new helicopter. fortunate enough to be portive of it, every one of family when his father took believe they see you? involved with so much. You do a lot of volunteer them. Jack tags along; he’s a job in Oak Ridge.) I’m smaller than anybody What is your favorite place We’ve had pretty good luck. work, don’t you? involved with everything I but I was “top gun” in the to eat when you two go out? Yeah, we do volun- am. What do you see as your highway patrol in my class. We like Wright’s Cafete- Tell us about “Safety City.” teer work with the High- main accomplishment in life? When we graduated they ria for lunch. We like Lake- I didn’t ask for the job. way Patrol and with the Are you originally from Knox Making a difference in chose 10 people to do an side Tavern, The Crown Chief Coker, I worked for FBI when they need extra County? people’s lives—a good dif- advanced class and Jack Plaza and the Motley Crew him years ago. When he people. We went through I was born at Fort Sand- ference. and I were fortunate to be Luncheons. retired he took 9-1-1 and the District Attorney Gen- ers Hospital but Jack was called to ask if I’d come eral’s Academy and born in Birmingham. He’s back to work. Jack had just Charme Allen asked us to lived all over the South- taken an early retirement be ambassadors for that. east. We were introduced from Oak Ridge. He took We’re beginning to start by a mutual friend, also WINDSOR both of us. He said, “You working with the sheriff named Jack. 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KNOXVILLE YOUTH BASKETBALL EKAA program claims five titles in city tournament By Steve Williams The keys to the success 2019 CITY OF KNOXVILLE YOUTH of East Knoxville Athletic Association’s youth bas- BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS ketball program are simple. “If you have good ath- DIVISION Tournament Champion Tournament Finalist letes, you can win,” said William Anderson, a com- GIRLS 10U CCYSP Big Shots #2 Falcons-Hedrick missioner in the EKAA pro- BOYS 8U GOLD EKAA Roadrunners New Breed Shockers gram. “We also have a pro- BOYS 8U SILVER Falcons-Martin KYS Clippers gram with dedicated coach- BOYS 8U BRONZE Fountain City-Duncan Fountain City-Hill es and two to three coach- BOYS 10U GOLD EKAA-3 The Hard Way EKAARockets es per team.” BOYS 10U SILVER EKAA Roadrunners WBBL-Dillon In the 2019 City of Knox- BOYS 10U BRONZE New Breed-Washburn WBBL-Murphy ville Youth Basketball Tour- BOYS 12U GOLD CCYSP Bears CCYSP Bullies Elite nament, EKAA won five of BOYS 12U SILVER EKAA Shockers SKYS-Weissinger 10 division championships BOYS 14U EKAA Knights WBBL-Mize and had a tourney finalist in another division. James Mathis (Boys 14U). said, pointing out that busi- job’ to the coaches,” said Center City Youth Sports “Our girls’ team hadn’t nesses donate to the pur- Lonnie Cornelius, a co- Program (CCYSP) was lost in two years and won chases of uniforms and commissioner along with second in awards earned the AAU Nationals fourth- Sarah Moore Greene Ele- Melissa Foxx in the CCYSP with two division titles and grade division last season, mentary School provides program. “They work hard. one tournament finalist. so this year they partici- a place to practice in addi- We only get 45 minutes two Commissions that won pated in the Boys 10U tion to the gyms at Milton days a week to get them in one division championship The EKAA Roadrunners (red jerseys) and WBBL-Dillon Gold Division and had a Roberts and E.V. Davidson shape and ready for the and had one tourney final- start their 10U Silver Division championship game with 5-5 record in the regular recreation centers. season, but it makes it all ist each were the Knoxville the tipoff at the Christenberry Community Center. It was season,” said Anderson. Kenny Jones also is a worth it when you hear that Falcons, Fountain City & one of 10 title games played in this season’s City of Knox- “They didn’t play in the commissioner with the the kids you were working Inskip-Norwood and New ville Youth Basketball Tournament. tournament (because it EKAA basketball program. with went on to the next Breed. was below the roster size CCYSP’s two champion- level. That’s because at West Bearden Basket- The annual city tourna- the Knoxville Parks and requirement).” ship teams were the Big Center City Youth Sports ball League didn’t capture ment was held in February Recreation Department. The EKAA basketball Shots #2 in the Girls 10U Program we believe in a first place trophy but had at several recreation cen- Head coaches of EKAA program, which started six division and the Bears in teaching the kids as well three tournament final- ters in Knoxville. championship teams were years ago, had 160 kids the Boys 12U Gold divi- as coaching.” ists. Commissions which “We had a total of 90 Charlie McCaleb (Boys 8U and 18 teams this season, sion. Leonard Campbell finished with one tourney teams across 10 different Gold), Daran Taylor (Boys plus four 6U teams, accord- was head coach of the Big PLEASE SEE B4 FOR finalist each were Knox divisions, ages 8U through 10U Gold), Mike Dobson ing to Anderson. Shots #2, while Ralph Lee TOURNAMENT Youth Sports and South 14U,” noted Nathan Nease, (Boys 10U Silver), Tim “Another big thing is com- was the Bears’ head coach. CHAMPION TEAM Knoxville Youth Sports. Athletics Coordinator for Cupp (Boys 12U Silver) and munity effort,” Anderson “I would like to say ‘great PHOTOS.

By Alex NormanVols get past Colgate, 77-70 a game high 32 points, including where we’ve come out on top.... respond to it.’ It was an up and from Williams, what will they be At this time of year the cliche eight three-pointers in the con- So we have experience in those down game. It was a dogfight.” able to accomplish when Williams holds true... survive and advance. test. He also had 20 points in situations and we understand Schofield had a team high returns to form? On Friday, March 22, the sec- the second half. With less than what it takes to win in those sit- 19 points, including two huge “You can’t forget about the ond-seed Tennessee Volunteers 12 minutes remaining, the Raid- uations. It’s just defense, get- three-pointers down the stretch. game, but you have to learn from blew a 16-point lead to fifteenth- ers led 52-50, and the crowd in ting stops, getting rebounds and Guard Jordan Bone had 16 points it, and you have to play the next seed Colgate, but hit enough Columbus, Ohio was rooting big- taking smart shots.” Guard Jordan Bowden came off one,” said Williams. “You can’t shots down the stretch to win time for the small school from “We knew they were going to the bench to score 14 points. focus on it too much because if 77-70. This allowed the Vols to upstate New York. The Vols were make a run,” said Tennessee red- Two-time SEC player of the you do, you’re just going to be advance to the second round ice cold, converting on only two shirt junior guard Lamonte Turner, year Grant Williams only took six hung up on the game before. where they would face tenth-seed of their first 12 shots after play who had 13 points. “They’re a shots, scoring buckets on four You’ve just got to move on with Iowa. (That game was played resumed. good team. It isn’t like they can’t of them. He finished with nine a clean slate and clear mind and after the Focus went to print.) But Tennessee didn’t panic. play basketball. They’re good. points and seven rebounds in 33 get ready to play another talent- Tennessee opened the game “We’ve been in (these) situa- That’s why they’re in the NCAA minutes of action. Statistically, it ed team.” with nine straight points. The Vols tions so many times,” said Ten- tournament. We have to tell our was one of his worst games of the Even with Williams not having a were up 12 at the break, but the nessee senior forward Admiral guys, ‘We’re going to make our season. But that’s still a positive big game, the Vols outscored the underdog Raiders fought back. Schofield. “We’ve been in situa- own run. We’re going to answer sign for this team. If they can win Raiders 38-20 in the paint. Colgate guard Jordan Burns had tions against Kentucky, Villanova their run and see how they without a large offensive output

PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus March 25, 2019 Lady Devils pound out 14 hits in league win over Karns By Ken Lay

Throughout the early part of the 2019 soft- ball season, Halls High School has battled some Halls, Karns wear offensive inconsistency. This, despite the fact, that the Lady Devils have Crazy Socks to scored 49 runs in their first three games. But Halls took a major step forward when they routed Karns 10-0 at Halls High School Wednes- honor young day night. “We’ve been a little inconsistent,” Lady Devils’ softball fan coach Bryan Gordon said. “But the girls are work- By Ken Lay ing hard for me. They’re playing hard and that’s all I can ask of them. Bryan Gordon may have seen his Halls High School softball “I have a great group and I’m waiting for them to team notch a key District 3-AAA home win Wednesday. find their stride. The more we play, the better off The coach saw his squad keep its perfect record intact with we’ll be. We’ll get better as we see more pitching. a 10-0 win over rival Karns. These are great girls and I’m looking forward to But all that didn’t seem to matter much. seeing what we can do with them, I’m interested Sure, the Lady Devils took the field to win and did so impres- in seeing how far they can go.” sively but it was what happened before the game that left Gordon certainly had to like much of what he Gordon happy. The team observed National Down Syndrome saw Wednesday as the Lady Devils pounded out PHOTO BY KEN LAY. Day and Gracie Hensley took the field with Halls for the nation- 14 hits and drew four walks. Halls pitcher Bri Blair had prepares to deliver a al anthem. “We teach them to be patiently aggressive,” pitch in a 10-0 victory over Karns Wednesday. Gracie is the younger sister of Lady Devils’ shortstop Tanna Gordon said. Blair struck out five and hurled a two-hit shutout Hensley. She’s Halls High’s biggest softball fan. Both the Lady Halls certainly were patient as it worked Karns to help the Lady Devils keep their perfect record Devils and Lady Beavers wore Crazy Socks in honor of the day. starting pitcher Madi Lamon for four free passes intact. “Today was about more than softball,” Gordon said. “Today over the first two innings. was for Gracie. She’s our biggest fan. The Lady Devils (3-0 overall, 3-0 in District “The kids love her and she does a lot for me. When we have 3-AAA) took a 1-0 lead. Lamon walked two bat- a bad day, I see her in the stands after the game and she gives ters in the frame and one, Halls shortstop, Tanna fielder Elizabeth Breeden singled with two outs. me a lift. That was really what the day was about. I told the girls Hensley scored on a double by Aspen Calloway. She stole second before Kate Swafford drew a that if we play as hard for her as she cheers for us, then every- They would add three more runs in the second base on balls. thing else will take care of itself.” as Bri McMillan clubbed a two-run homer, her Blair escaped damage when caught Lamon National Down Syndrome Day was actually Thursday but the first of her high school career, and Hensley had looking for the third out of the frame. Lady Devils and Lady Beavers honored Gracie, who was in full an RBI single. Karns picked up two more hits in the top of the uniform and introduced as an honorary player. Halls expanded its advantage to 7-0 in the third fifth as pinch hitter Amanda Weaver and second It was a big day for Halls softball but Karns was also on board as pitcher Bri Blair had a two-run double and baseman Lexie Baker both singled with two out. and the players thanked the Lady Devils for allowing them to par- Sloane Baldridge added an RBI single. Blair again wiggled off the hook when she ticipate in the ceremony. The Lady Beavers also took to social Blair’s RBI double plated Lauren Lawson in the caught A.K. Reichter looking. media after the game and posted on their Twitter account with bottom of the fourth to make the score 8-0. Halls ended the game with two runs in the #WELOVEGRACIE. Blair was also stellar in the circle. She retired fifth. Hensley drove in the game’s ninth run with Gracie’s older sister Tanna had a big day at the plate as she the first 11 Karns batters she faced. She allowed a groundout and Calloway helped the Lady Devils went 2-for-3 with a run. She also drove in a pair for the Lady three hits and a walk. invoke the 10-run rule when her double scored Devils, who improved to 3-0 overall and in the district. She struck out five and kept the Lady Beavers at Baldridge, who reached on an error earlier in the bay until the top of the fourth when Karns center frame. Elkins has ‘OK day’ in Halls Panthers rout

By Ken LayHigh’s win over Bobcats Halls High School senior pitcher Graham mistake-prone Elkins had a day that would leave most baseball players ecstatic. He threw a complete game, struck out 10 hitters and fanned the last three bat- ters he faced. Maryville 8-3 But he wasn’t too happy after he and the Red Devils notched a 10-2 District 3-AAA PHOTO BY KEN LAY. By Ken Lay that we don’t usually make but this game victory over Black Oak Ridge rival Central Central pitcher Jacob Pointer prepares to Powell High School took advantage of was indicative of our season so far,” Sulli- Tuesday night at Tommy Schumpert Park. deliver a pitch in a District 3-AAA game its opportunities on the baseball diamond van said. “We had like seven or eight errors “I had an OK day,” said Elkins, who sur- against Black Oak Ridge rival Halls Tues- Thursday night and cashing in netted the and we really need to clean it up. rendered two runs, three hits and three day at Tommy Schumpert Park. He and Panthers an 8-3 non-district victory over “I’m hopeful that we can get that done by hits while also hitting a batter. “I couldn’t the Bobcats had a tough day as the Red Maryville on a cold and sometimes soggy May and that gives us about a month and have done this without my teammates. Devils claimed a 10-2 victory over the night at Danny T. Maples Field. 10 days. I don’t think it’s a question of our “I had some trouble and struggled with Bobcats. The Panthers took advantage of seven desire to do well. We’re just not doing well.” my command.” errors by the Rebels, who are normally one Powell extended its lead to 3-0 in the Ekins, who also made an impact with coach Devan Parrott said of Pointer. “You of the areas more fundamentally sound third without the benefit of a hit. his bat by driving in the game’s first run on have to be able to throw strikes in a big teams. Maryville’s pitchers were also a Sutton walked and stole second. He took an infield groundout in the top of the first district games like this. bit wild. third on a wild pitch and also came home inning, certainly received praise from long- “We gave up one run after he left the Coach Adam Sullivan used five pitchers on a wild pitch. time Halls coach Doug Polston. mound. He had a tough day and it was a and those hurlers combined to walk nine In the bottom of the fourth, things really “I thought he threw pretty well,” Polston tough day for us. Panthers and hit another one in the con- got crazy. said. “I certainly don’t have anything to “But the good thing about baseball is test, which was delayed nearly 30 minutes Shade Powell led off the frame and complain about. He walked more than he that you get to come back and do it again due to some showers that moved through reached on an error, one of three Maryville usually does. tomorrow.” the Knoxville Area. miscues on the play and when the dust “Those were the command problems he Halls scored its final run of the night Powell (6-3) took an early 2-0 lead in had settled, he came home with the was talking about.” when Berry reached on an error to plate the bottom of the first inning, which start- game’s third run. Elkins had a 3-0 lead before he ever Hutchinson with one out in the fifth to ed with lead-off hitter Courtney Payne The Panthers added another tally on an took the mound Tuesday. make the score 10-0. reached on an error. He would advance to RBI double by Trusley, making the score Caleb Berry, the Red Devils’ leadoff Polston said that the Red Devils made second when Walker Trusley grounded out. 5-0. hitter, opened the game by hammering Central pay for its mistakes, which includ- Payne stole third and came home when Powell made it 8-0 in the sixth thanks the first pitch of the contest for a base hit. ed three errors. Central pitchers Pointer Logan Sutton lifted a sacrifice fly to center to a scoring single by Matt Grim. The Pan- Central starting pitcher Jacob Pointer and Justin Mize combined to walk eight field to give Powell a 1-0 lead. The Pan- thers picked up another run on a double then issued back-to-back walks to Drayden Halls hitters. thers would add another run when Cam- steal in which Bryson swiped home and Johnson and Will Shoaf to load the bases. “I told them that we needed to jump on eron Bryson doubled home Mason King, Grim took second. Elkins gave the Red Devils a 1-0 lead them early,” Polston said. “We did that. who reached on a base on a ball. Sutton singled to open the frame. He when he grounded out. Berry, who stole We took advantage of some things they Meanwhile, Powell lefthander Colton stole second and took third on an error and second, came home. did early. We haven’t really done a good Reynolds kept the Rebels (2-5) at bay came home on another defensive miscue Blake Hubble then drove in another run job of that yet this year. early. Reynolds gave up two hits and a walk by the Rebels. when he grounded out. Hunter House- “But today, we were able to string togeth- over the first four innings and the Panthers With the Maryville victory in the rear view wright capped the inning with an RBI er some hits early. played some solid defense. mirror, Powell now shifts is focus to an double. The Bobcats scored both their runs in “We talked before the game and I told upcoming two-game District 3-AAA series Halls extended its advantage to 5-0 in the bottom of the fifth to avoid having the the guys that defense and pitching would against Central. the top of the second on a two-run single 10-run rule invoked. win a game like this, especially when the The Panthers, who have won their first by Johnson, that plated Berry, who legged In that inning, Cole Rheinecker had a weather was like this,” Powell coach Logan four league tilts, face the Bobcats (2-2 in out an infield hit and again stole second, two-run double. Dalton said. “We’ve been struggling a little district) at Tommy Schumpert Park tonight and Ty Hutchinson (who reached on an Berry finished the game with two hits, offensively.” (March 25) at 7:30 p.m. error. two runs, an RBI and a pair of stolen bases The Panthers, who finished the game Central makes the return trip to Powell The Red Devils put up a four spot in the for the Red Devils. with five hits, took advantage of mistakes Tuesday night. third as Housewright had an RBI triple and Housewright had a pair of extra-base that Dalton said the Rebels usually don’t “Central is a good team and they’re get- Hutchinson clubbed a three-run homer hits and drove in two runs and scored make. ting better,” Dalton said. “That will be a big over the left-field fence. another for Halls. “They’re a really good team,” Dalton said series for us. Pointer left the mound after the third The Red Devils (5-3 overall, 3-1 in Dis- of Maryville. “District play is different because every- inning. He gave up nine runs, six hits and trict 3-AAA) completed the season sweep Maryville coach Adam Sullivan wasn’t body brings a different intensity.” seven walks. He struck out a pair of Red of the Bobcats (2-6, 2-2) with an 11-0 vic- quite sure whether he agreed with Dalton’s On Thursday, the Rebels scored all three Devils. tory Wednesday afternoon at Bob Polston assessment of the Rebels. of their runs in the seventh inning off Reyn- “He just couldn’t throw strikes,” Bobcats’ Field in Halls. “I wish I could say that we made mistakes olds, who tossed a complete game. March 25, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Lady Devils pound out 14 hits in HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NOTEBOOK West’s Rausch and Lengenberg have a big day in Florida By Steve Williams Sunshine State and went held under blue skies on a POWELL SOFTBALL: The league win over Karns With Knox County 2-1 in Florida. gorgeous Wednesday, with Lady Panthers played at schools on spring break, A few other Knox County spring officially stepping up the Gulf Shores Classic II West’s baseball team baseball teams also made to the plate at 5:58 p.m. in Alabama during spring played ball in the Clearwa- trips to Florida, including On Thursday, Coach break week and went 3-1 ter, Fla., area last week and Bearden playing in the St. Logan Dalton’s Panthers in four games. In their only got off to a good start with Petersburg area, Catholic turned back Maryville 8-3 loss, a 4-0 decision against an 11-0 win over Imagine at Panama City, Farragut at to improve to 6-2 overall. Buckhorn of Huntsville, High School at North Port Fort Lauderdale and CAK at Ala., Wednesday, Coach on March 18. Sanford, Fla. ROAD TO FAME: With Jeff Inman held out No. 1 Two of Coach Buzz The Bulldogs went 2-2 in approximately 30 appli- pitcher Allison Farr to keep McNish’s players had out- Florida, while the Irishmen cations to be considered, her from being overworked. standing performances in went 1-0 to improve to 5-0 selection committee mem- Inman said Powell, which the victory. Joesph Rausch, overall. The Admirals won bers will meet April 10 to captured the TSSAA Class a 6-6, 215-pound junior three of five games and go pick the first class of Halls AAA state championship righthander, threw a no-hit- into this week 7-2 overall. High athletics’ Road to last season, has the poten- ter and struck out 12 in the The Warriors split their four Fame, said Board Chair- tial to get back to the state 6-inning game. Offensive- games and now stand 5-2 man Jerry Julian last week. this year. ly, Brandon Lengenberg, a overall. “We’re also going to “The hardest thing is get- senior first baseman and decide when we will make ting out of Knoxville,” he outfielder, went 4 for 4 and JUST CHILLIN’: Powell this first class known to the said. had seven RBI, belting a baseball players were won- public,” added Julian. “That Anderson County and grand slam, a three-run dering why longtime KIL probably will be around Halls are expected to be homer and a double. skipper and current Pan- Aug. 1. The honorees will the toughest challengers BEST AT STATE West’s scheduled dou- ther assistant Chris Lind- be presented at the Halls for Powell in District 3-AAA. Fulton cheerleaders were recognized for their bleheader the next day was say was walking up and vs. Clinton football game “We’re not hitting well sportsmanship at this season’s TSSAA boys’ state rained out. In addition to down the dugout so much Sept. 6.” right now,” said Inman. basketball tournament and received the Spirit Award out the rain, it also was a little in a close game at Ander- “Defensively, we’re coming of the eight squads in Class AA. From left to right, front cold in Clearwater, accord- son County last Tuesday CHAMPS AT BEACH: Some along in the right direction.” row: Kennedy Gaertner and Ariana Smith; middle row: ing to Coach McNish. night. members of Bearden’s The Lady Panthers are Erreesae King, Chyna McNair and Jaliyah Teasley; back Wednesday was sup- “You nervous Coach?” state championship bas- 6-1 and return to action row: Hannah Hobby, Kaylee Gilland, Khadijah Latham, posed to be an off day for one asked. ketball team went to the Tuesday at Halls. Emily Stout and Amani Wilson. the Rebels, with an outing “No, I’m just trying to beach last week, including In other softball action planned at Clearwater keep my toes from freez- Drew Pember, Ques Glover, last week, Grace Christian Beach or at St. Petersburg ing,” Lindsay replied. Trent Stephney, Shamarcus Academy went 6-0 in a on the Gulf Coast just 15 The late winter night Brown, Roman Robinson busy week at Pigeon Forge PREPS OF THE PAST: Ten Invitational. Ragland pro- minutes away. game, which Powell won and Tyler Nordin. Kordell to raise its record to 11-1. years ago, on March 27, duced the game winner “It’s supposed to warm 3-2, ended around 9:15 Kah was going to meet up The Lady Rams’ only 2009 – Jake Ragland with a goal from 35 yards up and be nice,” said and it was getting pretty with them at the beach. loss came against Oak scored the lone goal of the out and under 17 minutes McNish, when asked about cold. Drew’s dad Donny went Forest, Illinois 13-7 in their match as Christian Acad- to play. The victory upped the forecast. Thankfully, spring was on with them. At last report, fifth and final game in the emy of Knoxville notched a the Warriors’ early season West had a 2-1 record deck. everyone was having a Gordonsville tournament 1-0 win over Germantown record to 2-0-1. prior to its trip to the Local ball playing was good time. March 16. Houston in the Bearden

Smotherman: a TSSAA state Assistant coach’s tourney fixture since 1960 sons help make If you have a question about past recently on the first girl and boy Panthers rout TSSAA state basketball tournaments players to make a 3-point shot in Fulton basketball – like final scores TSSAA history (1987 season) and of games, who the that seemed to be right down his champions were alley in the trivia department. a family affair or how far a team Since retiring as statistician, mistake-prone By Steve Williams advanced in the Smotherman still comes to the state bracket – Nelson tourneys in Murfreesboro to collect Fulton High head basket- Smotherman will all stat sheets and keep up with the ball coach Jody Wright was By Steve have the answer. records, said Gillespie. in the post-game media Maryville 8-3 Williams Starting in 1960 “He gives radio and TV broadcast- room with some of his play- and every season since, he has ers and other members of the media ers talking to reporters after worked the state tournament in little tidbits of things that he may the Falcons’ overtime quar- some capacity. know,” added Gillespie. “He’s just a terfinal win over Memphis This season made his 60th year wealth of knowledge.” PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS Mitchell in this season’s PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS working at the state tournament and Matthew didn’t know I had experi- Nelson Smotherman worked his 60th TSSAA state tournament at Rob Black, Fulton High I had the pleasure of sitting beside enced that earlier in the day during TSSAA state basketball tournament MTSU in Murfreesboro. head football coach, sits him on media row during boys’ quar- the semifinals when Smotherman this season. Matthew Gillespie, As- But what caught this with Tate (left) and Sul- terfinal action at MTSU. Nelson also looked up and gave me a list of all sistant Executive Director with the reporter’s eye was the little ly Cox outside the Fal- is one of the few people still around the Knoxville teams that had won state’s high school athletics associa- boy standing just to the right cons’ dressing room at the that I remember from my days cover- state titles over the years, includ- tion, calls him a “Walking Record of Coach Wright. Who is he I TSSAA state basketball ing state tourneys for The Knoxville ing Knoxville High’s championships Book.” wondered. So I walked over tournament in Murfrees- Journal in the 1970s and ’80s. in 1939, 1941 and 1951 in the pre- to him, with my microphone boro following a semifinal Smotherman, 85, told me he classification era. Remember Jim Smiddy, the in hand, and started inter- win. The two Cox boys are went to his first state tournament “We are definitely lucky to have National High School Hall of Fame viewing the youngster. sons of Fulton basketball in 1946 when he was 13 years old him involved in high school sports,” girls coach from Bradley Central, The little boy turned out assistant coach Jonathan and recalled Nashville West being added Gillespie. “There’s a lot of who’s name was brought up a time to be 5-year-old Tate Cox, Cox and were around the the state champion. my job that I couldn’t do or wouldn’t or two after the Bearettes won the the son of Fulton assistant Fulton team a lot this sea- A few years later, in 1955, his have been able to gather the infor- Class AAA title this season for the coach Jonathan Cox. son. brother Bill played for Murfreesboro mation if it wasn’t for Nelson.” first since Smiddy won his fifth in Two days later, Tate and Central in the state tourney and that Smotherman said his father, 1976? his 8-year-old brother Sully practice with us. They’ve was the first season Nelson kept Nelson Sr., knew the man who “I knew Jim quite well,” said were both in the media set on the bench with us. stats at the state for the radio broad- owned the radio station in Mur- Smotherman. room with the Fulton head They’re in the locker room cast of the games on WGNS. freesboro and that helped open the What about Bearden’s boys team coach and players following with us. We want the state He worked in that role for WGNS door for him to eventually keep stats I asked Nelson after the Bulldogs’ their semifinal win over East to be a special time for from 1960-1975, for WMTS from for Hall of Fame broadcasters like win over Memphis East in the Class Nashville. them, too. It’s a special time 1976-1980 and with the TSSAA Monte Hale and Billy Haney. AAA finals? Coach Wright was asked for us. We’re all pretty fond State Tournament Network for years “It’s just something I got into back “I thought they looked good,” he to comment on the Cox of these boys.” starting in 1974. in 1950,” said Nelson. “I’ve stayed answered. Those words mean a lot youngsters and their rela- Baby Nash may not have Smotherman also was the statis- in it and done it ever since. If I didn’t coming from a man who has seen tionship with the team. been in the media room, but tician for the TSSAA boys’ and girls’ enjoy it, I wouldn’t still be doing it.” so many state champions through “I’ve been at Fulton a long he was at the state tourney, state tourneys for years, beginning He’s worked state tourneys when the years. time and my girls (Lauren said Wright. in 1960. A.F. Bridges, Gill Gideon and Ronnie What have you enjoyed the most and Mollie) were raised and “He hasn’t missed a In 1989, the TSSAA hired him to Carter were TSSAA Executive Direc- over the years with your affiliation spent time with me on the game. He’s a little bit young compile records, which led to the tors as Bernard Childress is now. with the TSSAA state tournaments? bench,” said Wright. “I’ve to be down on the sidelines 1991 publishing of the TSSAA State Best team at the boys’ state he’s “I’ve just enjoyed keeping up with even pulled a tooth of one right now,” chuckled Coach Record Book. ever seen? all this information and having it for of them in a middle of a Wright. “He’ll be down there “Nelson is a walking record book,” “My answer to that is the Pearl sportswriters and everyone to use,” ball game. Coach Cox has in a few years.” said Matthew Gillespie, Assistant High team from 1966,” said Nelson. said Smotherman, who was induct- got three young boys – and Nash most likely was with Executive Director of the TSSAA. That Nashville team was champion ed into the TSSAA Hall of Fame as a the youngest one (Nash) is his mom, Meredith, in the “The amount of history he has of the first integrated state tourney. contributor in 1997. “And certainly I about a year and a half old. stands. physically collected and stored and Best player? have enjoyed the games.” “They love the players The boys’ paternal grand- also mentally collected and stored “I can remember a few of them,” Retirement? and they love spending parents also have ties to is unprecedented. He knows little he said. “Ed “Too Tall” Jones, he’s “Not at least for two years,” time with them. We kind of basketball. Johnny Cox is tidbits that no one else in the gym one of the pros that played in the answered Nelson, “because two have a family atmosphere at a longtime referee and his will know. The craziest thing you can state tournament. He played for years from now will be the 100th Fulton. So what better way wife, Karen, has kept the think of Nelson will know. Jackson Merry in 1969.” anniversary of the TSSAA boys bas- to spend time with your kids scorebook at high school “He’s kind of our – whatever you Jones didn’t become known as ketball state tournament and I want than doing it around a good games for around 40 years. want to call it, official or unofficial – “Too Tall” until he played football at to be here for that.” bunch of players and a good Fulton basketball is family historian.” Tennessee State University. The 6-9 He’ll have to be. The TSSAA hasn’t team? and that certainly was evi- I showed Smotherman a copy of defensive end went on to play 15 had a state tourney since 1960 with- “These boys ride the dent at this season’s state The Knoxville Focus column I did seasons for the Dallas Cowboys. out him. bus with us. They come to tournament. PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus March 25, 2019 KNOXVILLE YOUTH BASKETBALL

10U Girls Champs (CCYSP Big Shots #2)

8U Gold Champs (EKAA Roadrunners)

8U Silver Champs (Falcons-Martin)

8U Bronze Champs (FC-Duncan)

10U Gold Champs (EKAA-3 The Hard Way)

10U Bronze Champs (New Breed-Washburn)

10U Silver Champs (EKAA Roadrunners)

12U Silver Champs (EKAA Shockers)

12U Gold Champs (CCYSP Bears) 14U Champs (EKAA Knights) March 25, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

March 25, 2019

Disagreeing with some- as I have for more than to see “How [left] she will Our booming economy is one’s perspective is fine, four decades; eliminating go.” The new alt-left Dem- a modern example. The but to shout them down or the electoral college which ocrats (example Stephen stock market is up even deny them the right to have will result in the most pop- Cohen of Memphis) appar- without Obama’s quantita- their own opinion is, in my ulous states, California, ently don’t know the history tive easing, interest rates opinion, anti-American and New York, Texas and Flori- of the 1786 Constitution- remain low, unemploy- unjust. da, electing all future presi- al Convention’s The Great ment is at record lows, use You might find it hard to dents; lowering the voting Compromise or they choose of food stamps is down, believe, but I once voted for age to sixteen, though sci- to bastardize the truth for good jobs are being creat- Democrats. 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There cer- nation of national borders Late in life, Thomas Jef- and for the first time in 70 “The Doctor is in…” is I wasn’t at Pericles’ Funeral tainly aren’t any John Ken- and ICE; voting rights for ferson and John Adams years we have energy inde- an opinion column, but Oration nor did I hear The nedys or Zell Millers left. noncitizens; social securi- became friends after being pendence. recently a self-avowed Gettysburg Address. Did Though they march under ty for illegal aliens; retrofit- bitter political enemies with Yet there is work to be atheist took umbrage at those speeches come down the traditional banner, the ting all buildings in Ameri- the election of 1800. They done. Trump seems tire- my religion, my opinions to us as uttered? If CNN or radicals who make up the ca, eliminating fossil fuels, both died on July 4, 1826, less, but he needs help. It’s and my observations. The Washington Post was modern Democrat party airplanes and flatulating fifty years after the Decla- time for citizens to stand up Public speaking and writ- the source, I’d probably dis- bear little resemblance to cows with the New Green ration of Independence. for America and American- ing take courage because count the rendition. the Democrats of bygone Deal; a universal income of Adams last words were, ism. We must oppose the there will always be “nat- Is it more important what eras. $1000 per month for every- “Jefferson lives,” though Trump derangement syn- tering nabobs of negativi- someone said or what you Though it seems to one whether they work or Adams did not know Jef- drome and “treat” those ty” who disagree with you. heard? In other words, is change every day, there not; banning circumcision; ferson had preceded him a poor souls who have been But this was more than just “My Story” more relevant are currently more than fif- packing the Supreme Court few hours earlier. co-opted by hatred and lost disagreement. His diatribe than facts? This conun- teen “Democrats” who are rather than amending the I am thankful that Trump their way. against God and my opin- drum was played out in the declared as running for constitution; and continu- still lives, and that he is The utopian social con- ions reminded me of the Brett Kavanaugh SCOTUS President. This includes ing the soft coup d’état to upsetting the Washington tract espoused by Demo- chat room at the News Sen- hearings, and we all have Bernie Sanders who march- overturn the 2016 election mob bosses and opposing crats was first proposed tinel where I was once a col- perceptual biases. es as a Democrat, but is a by impeaching President the lunacy that has over- by Jean Jacque Rousseau umnist. I don’t use Twitter You may not realize it, self-avowed socialist. Trump because he oppos- taken half of our country. in the 18th century. It or frequent chat rooms, but but we live in the post- I’ve been following the es the Washington “mob.” I Trump’s Wall is being built. doesn’t work. You cannot the email rant caused me to modern era which began Democrat candidates and could go on, but the above And like the Great Wall of build a utopian society reflect on social media bul- at the end of World War II. their platforms. The follow- demonstrates the lunacy China, Hadrian’s Wall and by educating and feeding lies, who also roam college Perhaps working from Ein- ing is a partial list of these that has over taken the the wall around the Vatican, the masses. Actually, Sir campuses and shutdown stein’s principle of relativity, alt-left wannabes who Democrat party. Trump’s wall is necessary. Thomas Moore concocted opinions which conflict with a foundational principle of seemingly want to punish Nancy Pelosi is no longer I am a proponent of legal the word utopia in his 17th their socialist-progressive our postmodern era is that America for daring to elect in control of her House immigration, but the illegal century allegory Leviathan. indoctrination, mislabeled everyone has a unique posi- the outsider Trump. They caucus. AOC and the anti- invasion must be stopped. Utopia means “no place.” as education. tion in the universe and a espouse: Medicare for all, Semites Omar and Tlalib History proves that low- In the age of fake news, unique perspective on real- even for people who have are the new faces of the ering taxes and smaller You may email Dr. Ferguson photoshopping and internet ity. never paid into the system Democrats, driving Pelosi government always work. at [email protected] The Power of the Holy Spirit Do you remem- friend, “Yes, could you we are around church folk, but the Spirit in our lives. doesn’t make sense to live life ber “show and tell” in please name the strings have no evidence of that power Just before Jesus ascended this way. With whatever chal- school? Kids would for us.” He threw me when we walk out the doors of into heaven he said: “…you will lenge or struggle you may be come in with an object under the bus. I did my the church building. But if the receive power when the Holy dealing with, don’t turn to self- and talk about it. It best to keep my compo- “show and tell” is good enough, Spirit comes on you; and you help, but Spirit help. We need to might be a rock col- sure and proceeded to we think no one will really notice. will be my witnesses…” (Acts be more dependent on the Spirit. lection, a quilt, a base- name the strings. I had This can happen in our social 1:8). The word for “power” in Just before Jesus ascended ball card, or a musical By Mark no clue what they were, lives as well. We hope our posts the Greek is the same word we back to heaven, he said: “And instrument. Some kids Brackney, but it sounded good on social media will convey that have in English for “dynamite.” now I will send the Holy Spirit, would talk as if they Minister of the and no one questioned life is great, that my family has This is an explosive power and just as my Father promised. But were an expert. I had Arlington Church me. I got away with it their act together, but really life strength. The power of the Holy stay here in the city until the just started guitar les- of Christ because I pretended to is not going well. Spirit in Acts is tied to being a Holy Spirit comes and fills you sons and I brought my know. If the Holy Spirit were to leave witness. The Spirit is not at work with power from heaven” (Luke guitar to class to share Some people live their your life, would anyone notice? in our lives so we can show off, it on “show and tell.” I told a friend entire lives this way. They fake If the Holy Spirit were to leave is at work so we can be a witness 24:49). Jesus told his disciples on the bus that day that I was it till they make it. They live a where you gather to worship, to the power of the gospel. It is to not do anything until the Spirit going to show off my guitar but life of pretending. I am afraid would anyone notice? What we present so we can bless, love, came. I hoped no one asked me the that we might do this at times see in the early church is that and serve others. Why? Because they couldn’t names of the strings because I with our spiritual life. On Sun- they were totally dependent on When we try to live out our do what God needed them to didn’t memorize them yet. Well, days we show up to worship, but the power of the Holy Spirit. It faith apart from the Holy Spirit, do apart from the Spirit. Every- at the end of my presentation the during the week we have been was not about the show, it was it is like trying to push a motor- thing they were to do was to be teacher asked the class, “Does doing anything but worship with about the Spirit. We want the cycle across the country, when dependent upon the power of anyone have any questions for our lives. We claim to have the Spirit to be real and at work in all you have to do is start the the Spirit. Mark?” Up went the hand of my power of the Holy Spirit when our lives. We want to experience engine and let it do the work. It Let that be our aim. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus March 25, 2019 South Knoxville to Senior softball league forming meet on homeless, By Mike Steely [email protected] drug abuse Batter up! By Mike Steely If you’re senior citizen you [email protected] may want to play some co-ed softball this year. The 2019 The neighborhoods in South Knoxville will season starts with registra- meet Wednesday to discuss what appears tion on Tuesday this week to be an increased number of homeless from 8 until 9 a.m. Women people and an upswing in opioid overdos- who are 55 and older and es there. men who are 60 years old or The Vestal Community Organization, older can register. Councilwoman Stephanie Welch and the John Schmidt is organiz- Community Action Commission are spon- ing the league of slow-pitch soring the event at the South Knoxville softball. Everyone plays and Community Center, 522 Maryville Pike, at bats each inning, there are no 5:30 p.m. strikeouts and attendance at A recent meeting of the Vestal group saw the games is relaxed to match Want to play some softball? You can join the Senior Softball League being formed at the O’Connor a large attendance and a discussion of the players’ schedules. Senior Center Tuesday, April 2. The Co-Ed league offers fun and exercise. problem with some neighborhood residents Schmidt says there is free complaining of homeless in their area. coffee and donuts during the Obviously the number of homeless has registration at the O’Connor Games are held at Caswell show up to play,” Schmidt told may contact the O’Connor increased outside Knoxville’s “Mission Dis- Senior Center. You can also Park at 570 Winona Street in The Focus. Senior Center at (865) 523- trict” after the Day Park was established by play by showing up for any East Knoxville. The Knox Senior Soft- 1135 or John Schmidt at the city beneath the I-40 Bridge on Broad- game, on Tuesday and Thurs- The mixed-league games ball League is fun and is a (865) 250-3065 or go online way. The city recently allocated funds for a days from 9 until 11 a.m. start April 7 and run through relaxed competition open to to www.knoxseniorco-edsoft- KARM-operated nighttime safe area in the The only cost is a $10 acci- October 31. all seniors in that age group. ball.biz.ly. former Salvation Army Store there. dent insurance agreement. “Usually 55 to 60 people For more information, you The city hopes the overnight facility, pro- posed for housing homeless who can’t be admitted to other overnight places, will also be a safe area during the day. But since the closing of the homeless Neighborhood Safety Workshop camp beneath the bridge and converting it to a safe daytime area some of the home- less population has left that area and gone into other neighborhoods or been sleeping series to begin Thursday in nearby Old Gray Cemetery. The City of Knoxville’s Office of Neigh- in their neighborhoods.” Christian Church, 4339 Woodlawn Pike At the South Knox Community Center will borhoods and Police Advisory and Review Workshop presenters will share crime Sept. 17: East Knoxville, Beck Cultural be representatives from the city’s Office Committee are collaborating with the statistics, updates on recent safety-relat- Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Avenue of Homelessness, the police department, Knoxville Police Department to host a ed activities and ways residents can help Dec. 5: West Knoxville, Arnstein Jewish Codes Enforcement and the Office of series of workshops designed to inform prevent crime in their neighborhoods. Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Drive Neighborhoods along with the CAC South residents about neighborhood-specific Each workshop will provide an opportuni- Registration for workshops is not Knox Renew our Neighborhoods. The city safety practices and how they can partner ty for attendees to report safety concerns required, but guests may RSVP to the representatives will supply information and with City departments to make neighbor- about their specific areas. events posted at Facebook.com/Knoxvil- answer questions about ongoing efforts to hoods safer. The first workshop will address North leNeighborhoods. resolve those issues. “Neighborhoods have unique qualities, Knoxville residents. Residents of other The discussion will look at residential and the same goes for the safety issues areas of the city are invited to attend Anyone needing a disability accommo- concerns and resources available to them. they experience,” said Office of Neigh- meetings on these dates (further infor- dation to attend a meeting should con- More information is available from Eric borhoods Coordinator Debbie Sharp. “We mation to be announced): tact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Stephanie Johnson with the CAC South Knox Renew want to break through misinformation and March 28, 6 p.m.: North Knoxville, Cook, at [email protected] or 865- Our Neighborhoods. He can be reached at stigmas to share facts and best practices Church of the Good Shepherd, 5409 215-2034. To request an English inter- (865)577-7591 or you may email him at that help neighbors feel safer and more Jacksboro Pike preter, contact Title VI Coordinator Tatia [email protected]. prepared for any situations that may arise June 24: South Knoxville, Woodlawn M. Harris at 865-215-2831. LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES otherwise respond, a Default Judgment may be NON-RESIDENT the true owner of a business. NON-RESIDENT Notice is hereby given that on the 7 day of COURT entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) day ASSUMED NAME: ANDREW CHARLES CART MARCH 2019, letters of administration c.t.a. after the fourth (4th) publication. This notice will NOTICE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: care of: NOTICE in respect of the Estate of WILLIAM HUBERT be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) 7832 Jefferson Oaks Drive without the UNITED REED, JR. who died Dec 18, 2018, were issued NOTICES consecutive weeks. TO: FRANKLIN D. INMAN STATES-Federal Zone IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the This the 28TH day of FEBRUARY, 2019. IN RE: DAN EVANS v. FRANKLIN D. INMAN Knoxville Tennessee State [00000] united BLOUNT COUNTY, TENNESSEE Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All Mike Hammond NO. 195418-3 States of America persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, ORDER FOR Clerk NAMEHOLDER(S): SHERRY MARIA WARD, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate PUBLICATION IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR Name: Cart, Andrew-Charles v. ROBERT FRED WARD, are required to file the same with the Clerk and KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE Address: care of: 7832 Jefferson Oaks Docket No. E-27913 Master of the above named Court on or before NON-RESIDENT In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint Drive without the UNITED STATES-Federal Zone the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, Knoxville Tennessee state [00000] united States In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint, otherwise their claims will be forever barred: NOTICE of America (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FRANKLIN D. INMAN is a non-resident of the which is sworn to, that the defendant, Robert Fred State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts If you submit an attachment, it will be Ward is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee first date of the publication of this notice if the TO: ROBERTA LANI LOY; incorporated into this document. If the attachment creditor received an actual copy of this notice to IN RE: IN RE: GREGORY SCOTT LOY cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and or whose whereabouts are unknown so that THE ADOPTION OF A FEMALE CHILD: inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot conflicts with the information specifically set forth ordinary process cannot be served upon him. Said creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date v. ROBERTA LANI LOY in this document, this document supersedes the that is four (4) months from the date of the first Abigail Lynn Burress ¬ be served upon FRANKLIN D. INMAN it is ordered defendant must file an Answer in the Circuit Court D.O.B. 05/25/15 that said defendant file an answer with the Clerk data referenced in the attachment. for Blount County, at Maryville, Tennessee, and publication; or NO. 196803-2 By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify (B)) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor MARK DALE KENNEDY and wife, IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, with plaintiff’s attorney, Samuel B. Tipton, whose AMY LYNN KENNEDY, Tennessee and with Cathy H. Morton, an Attorney that I am signing this document as the person address is 200 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 410, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors COUNTY, TENNESSEE whose signature is required, or as agent of the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Petitioners In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint whose address is, 217 E. Broadway Avenue Maryville, TN 37804 within 30 days of the last v. Maryville, TN 37804, within thirty (30) days of person(s) whose signature would be required who date of publication or a Judgment by Default may than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant has authorized me to sign this document on his/her (4) months from the date of first publication as BRITTANI BURRESS, Mother, ROBERTA LANI LOY a non-resident of the State the last date of publication of this notice, or a be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte and MICHAEL DOCKERY, Father, judgment by default will be taken against you and behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that as to defendant. described in (1) (A); or of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be I have completed all required fields, and that the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Respondents. ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to you before This Notice will be published in the Knoxville information in this document is true and correct date of death. that the ordinary process of law cannot be served Chancellor Michael Moyers at the Knox County Focus for four successive weeks. and in compliance with the applicable chapter of No. 197227-3 upon ROBERTA LANI LOY it is ordered that said Chancery Court, Division III, 400 W. Main Street, This the 18TH day of September, 2018. Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing This the 7 day of MARCH, 2019. (Notice of Entry Requested) defendant ROBERTA LANI LOY file an answer Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This notice will be this document I am subject to the penalties of It appearing from the sworn Complaint/ with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for STEPHEN S. OGLE, CLERK & MASTER Petition that Respondents’ whereabouts are in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Laura E. Metcalf, four (4) consecutive weeks. perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had ESTATE OF WILLIAM HUBERT REED, unknown and that personal service of process an Attorneys whose address is, 800 S. Gay Street This 4th day of March, 2019. signed this document under oath. By: Diana Garner Lyle JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) cannot be had upon them; they are hereby required Suite 1600 Knoxville, TN 37929 within thirty (30) ______SIGNED BY: Cart, Andrew-Charles Attorney: Samuel B. Tipton KENNETH JEFFREY REED; to appear and answer or otherwise defend days of the last date of publication or a judgment MAILING ADDRESS: care of: 7832 Jefferson ADMINISTRATOR CTA against the Complaint/Petition of Mark and Amy by default will be taken against you and the cause Clerk and Master Oaks Drive without the UNITED STATES-Federal 172 TURNBERRY CIRCLE Kennedy, Petitioners, whose attorney is Gregory will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Zone NOTICE TO LENOIR CITY, TN. 37772 H. Harrison, First Tennessee Plaza, 800 S. Gay Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. at the Knoxville Tennessee state [00000] Street, Suite 1650, Knoxville, Tennessee 37929, Knox County Chancery Court, Division II, 400 W. EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: CREDITORS H STEPHEN GILLMAN ATTORNEY within thirty (30) days after the date of the last Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This NON-RESIDENT [email protected] AT LAW P.O. BOX 870 publication of this notice; otherwise, default Work Item 1072438000025 ESTATE OF DOLORES KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus JUANITA CAVANAUGH judgment may be entered against them for the Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. NOTICE Original File Number 1072438000025 DOCKET NUMBER 81450-2 relief demanded in the Complaint/Petition. It is This 26th day of February, 2019. STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE AMDREA MARIA YOUNG Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of further ordered that this Notice shall be published ______SECRETARY OF STATE NOTICE TO in The Knoxville Focus, Knoxville, Tennessee, a -Vs- JAMES LEE OLIVER FILED 03/04/2019 11:59 PM MARCH 2019, letters testamentary in respect of newspaper issued weekly, once weekly for four (4) Clerk and Master Docket # 143741 Steve Simon the Estate of DOLORES JUANITA CAVANAUGH CREDITORS consecutive weeks beginning on March 25, 2019. Secretary of State who died Dec 19, 2018, were issued the IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the ESTATE OF J C SMITH ENTER this they ____ day of DOCKET NUMBER 81276-2 ______, 2019. COUNTY, TENNESSEE Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint NON-RESIDENT All persons, resident and non-resident, having NON-RESIDENT Notice is hereby given that on the 7 day of ______filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her MARCH 2019, letters testamentary in respect of CHANCELLOR NOTICE JAMES LEE OLIVER is a non-resident of the State NOTICE estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be and Master of the above named Court on or before the Estate of J C SMITH who died Sep 24, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and APPROVED FOR ENTRY: TO: DAVID BURKHART, JACK BURKHART, ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) TO: JOEL CARMEN VARGAS; Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, ______BETTY MILLER, LAURA DESUE that the ordinary process of law cannot be served otherwise their claims will be forever barred: IN RE: HEATHER NICOLE REYNOLDS Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- GREGORY H. HARRISON, BPR No. 012656 upon JAMES LEE OLIVER . (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Attorney for Petitioners IN RE: ERNESTINE AUSTIN v. BETTY MILLER IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an VARGAS v. JOEL CARMEN VARGAS first publication of this notice if the creditor resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, VALLIANT, HARRISON & SCHWARTZ, P.A. ¬ answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE ¬ received an actual copy of this notice to creditors against his or her estate are required to file the 800 S. Gay Street, Suite 1650 NO. 197423-1 filed by ANDREA MARIA YOUNG, Plaintiff NO. 195789-2 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four same with the Clerk and Master of the above Knoxville, TN 37929 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, (4) months from the date of this first publication; named Court on or before the earlier of the dates (865) 637-0134 COUNTY, TENNESSEE Tennessee, and with ALEX D. BRINSON, Plaintiff’s IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint Attorney whose address is 2018 CLINCH AVE. COUNTY, TENNESSEE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor be forever barred: filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants KNOXVILLE, TN 37916, within thirty In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the NON-RESIDENT DAVID BURKHART, JACK BURKHART, BETTY (30) days of the last date of publication, filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant JOEL if the creditor received the copy of the notice less first publication of this notice if the creditor MILLER, LAURA DESUE, non-residents of the and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, CARMEN VARGAS a non-resident of the State than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors NOTICE State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot a Default Judgment may be entered against you of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot (4) months from the date of first publication as at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of this first publication; BRIGID CHEPKEMEI CHEMOSIT that the ordinary process of law cannot be served publication. This notice will be published in The so that the ordinary process of law cannot be (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s or -Vs- CHARLES LEONARD HYDELL upon DAVID BURKHART, JACK BURKHART, Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. served upon JOEL CARMEN VARGAS it is ordered date of death (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Docket # 144479 BETTY MILLER, LAURA DESUE, it is ordered This the 4TH day of MARCH, 2019. that said defendant JOEL CARMEN VARGAS This the 8 day of MARCH, 2019. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX that said defendants, DAVID BURKHART, JACK Mike Hammond file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less COUNTY, TENNESSEE BURKHART, BETTY MILLER, LAURA DESUE, Clerk Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and with ESTATE OF DOLORES JUANITA than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Heather G. Anderson, an Attorneys whose address CAVANAUGH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Deputy Clerk is, 116 Agnes Road Knoxville, TN 37919 within EUGENE FRANCIS CAVANAUGH; EXECUTOR described in (1)(A); or CHARLES LEONARD HYDELL is a non-resident of Michael Bellamy, an Attorney whose address is, thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or 4500 ROBINDALE ROAD (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts 11448 Bancroft Lane Knoxville, TN 37934, within NON-RESIDENT a judgment by default will be taken against you KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 date of death cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to This the 7 day of MARCH, 2019. inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot a judgment by default will be taken against you NOTICE you before Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. PATTI JANE LAY ATTORNEY AT LAW be served upon CHARLES LEONARD HYDELL . and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division II, 4617 CHAMBLISS AVENUE ESTATE OF J C SMITH PERSONAL IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the ASSUMED NAME: 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 REPRESENTATIVE(S) answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, at 400 ANDREW CHARLES CART This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus ANTHONY SMITH; EXECUTOR filed by BRIGID CHEPKEMEI CHEMOSIT, Plaintiff W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. 116 PEACHTREE STREET herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus Certificate of Assumed Name This 11th day of March, 2019. NOTICE TO VONORE, TN. 37885 Tennessee, and with SAMUEL B. TIPTON, Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 Plaintiff’s Attorney whose address is 200 E. This 5th day of March, 2019. The filing of an assumed name does not ______CREDITORS MITAL D PATEL ATTORNEY BROADWAY AVE, SUITE 410 MARYVILLE, TN ______provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. AT LAW P.O. BOX 26072 37804, within thirty (30) days of the last date Clerk and Master The filing is required for consumer protection in Clerk and Master ESTATE OF WILLIAM HUBERT REED, JR. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 of publication, and if you do not answer or order to enable customers to be able to identify DOCKET NUMBER 81439-3 March 25, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Touring Historic Powell Valley Powell through the Valley is locat- A Day Away little commu- ed just south nities of Fin- of Cumber- castle and land Moun- Well Springs. tain stretch- At Speed- ing from Wise well you’ll County, Va., find a few all the way stores, a post into East- office, large ern Tennes- farms and see along the By Mike Steely lots of histo- Powell River. ry. Where the The name name comes “Powell” comes from lon- from is a guess but proba- ghunter Ambrose Powell, bly it was for Speedwell, Vir- Want to play some softball? You can join the Senior Softball League being formed at the O’Connora member of Dr. Thomas ginia. Senior Center Tuesday, April 2. The Co-Ed league offers fun and exercise. Walker’s exploration of our Powell Valley has an ele- region. His name was found mentary school, a post carved into a tree. office, churches, a volun- The extension of Powell teer fire department, and a Valley between LaFollette convenience store. Highway and Harrogate, Tn. is a scenic 63 has been designated as and interesting day trip with the General Carl W. Stiner many old places along the Highway after the Campbell way and the heights of the County native. mountain to the north and If you’ll turn south you the river to the south. can drive Old Highway 63 You can loop the drive by and basically travel along Speedwell Academy, built in 1827 by George Shutter, has 18-inch thick brick walls and is in Powell Valley just off Old taking I-75 to Caryville, past the old pioneer route. Along Highway 63. Hogs hair was used in the plaster of the walls. It served as a Confederate headquarters in 1862. Cove Lake State Park, and the road you’ll find the Kin- Neighborhood Safety Workshop through LaFollette heading caid-Russell House, built funds and the slave labor floor and the school build- “Campground Bluff.” Powell Valley into Virginia on east. Just stay on Highway by John Kincaid in 1840 for to build the school. Original- ing became a makeshift Back on the newer High- Highway 63 you’ll eventual- 63 and you’ll pass some his- his brother William Harrison ly a log structure the build- center of the rural commu- way 63 heading east you’ll ly come to Martin’s Station, toric mountain gaps to the Kincaid. It’s on the National ing was bricked when clay nity. Eventually Claiborne pass Carr’s Chapel, Arthur built on the edge of Indian series to begin Thursday north. Other than Highway Register of Historic Places. from a nearby creekbed County acquired the school and Town Creek. Town Creek Territory and destroyed by Christian Church, 4339 Woodlawn Pike 25 West and 25 East there’s The Kincaid family were was shaped in handmade and it closed in 1970. The was so named because, in the Chickamauga Cherokee. Sept. 17: East Knoxville, Beck Cultural no road across the moun- wealthy settlers, slave hold- molds and fired on the site. Academy was abandoned early settlement, a Native But if you’ll turn right in Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Avenuetain between LaFollette and ers, and Confederate sup- Some of the bricks have paw and much of it destroyed by American settlement was Harrogate and follow High- Dec. 5: West Knoxville, Arnstein Jewish Harrogate, just the unbro- porters. prints, apparently from dogs vandals. found along the creek. way 25W on your way back Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Driveken and majestic Cumber- Still along the old route who walked through the Today a non-profit orga- Eventually you will arrive in home you’ll pass through Registration for workshops is not land Mountain. you’ll come to Academy molds. With a foundation of nization maintains and Harrogate, home of Lincoln Tazewell, New Tazewell, and required, but guests may RSVP to the Lots happened during set- Road. If you turn right you’ll limestone the building has restores the building. Memorial University, and Maynardville. tlement and in the Civil War eventually come to a very exposed hand-hewn beams During the Civil War the near the town of Cumber- A day away, especially with events posted at Facebook.com/Knoxvil- atop that mountain includ- notable structure, Speed- running the full length of the Confederates occupied land Gap. A venture into the family, makes for a great get- leNeighborhoods. ing skirmishes at Big Creek well Academy. The ancient structure. the school with area com- historic little town is worth- away from home. If you take Anyone needing a disability accommo-Gap (now LaFollette), Wood- schoolhouse was donated Male students at the mander General Felix Zolli- while as is a trip atop the such a trip you should stop dation to attend a meeting should con-son’s Gap and Rogers Gap by a Pennsylvanian, George school worked on the Shut- coffer residing there occa- mountain there to overlook occasionally, see the sites, tact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Stephanie near Speedwell. Shutter, who donated 114 ter farm. Church services sionally. The grounds around both Kentucky and Tennes- and enjoy your outing. Cook, at [email protected] or 865- Heading east you’ll pass acres and supplied the were held on the second the school were known as see. If you continue through 215-2034. To request an English inter- preter, contact Title VI Coordinator Tatia M. Harris at 865-215-2831. LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES 3)07 PONTIAC G6 1G2ZG58B374275830 Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, shall convey only as Substitute Trustee, without JAMES H. ROBINSON AND SECRETARY FOR County, Tennessee that is more fully described 4)12 NISSAN SENTRA 3N1AB6AP9CU691648 without representations or warranties of any kind, covenants or warranty of title. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT as follows: MISC. 5)07 PONTIAC G6 1G2ZG58B374275830 including fitness for a particular use or purpose. KNOWN INTERESTED PARTIES: Pinnacle THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT SITUATE in District Number Six (6) of Knox THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A Bank, Discover Bank, Knox County Trustee. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE County, Tennessee, without the corporate NOTICES DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE The right is reserved to: (i) adjourn the date USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, being USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. or time of the sale to another date or time certain If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. known and designated as all of Lot 10, Block H, NOTICE OF LIEN SALE without further publication, upon announcement 35-5-101 have been met. Wedgewood Hills, Unit 3, as the same appears FORECLOSURE 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 of the same at the time and place for the sale All right of equity of redemption, statutory and of record in Map Cabinet D, Slide 246B, in the Memphis, TN 38103 otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in PUBLIC SALE TO BE HELD ON, April 10, set forth above; (ii) extend the time that the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to rubinlublin.com/property-listing successful bidder has to make settlement; (iii) said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell which specific reference is hereby made for a more 2019 11:00 AM AT YOUR EXTRA STORAGE Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 ( starts at Cedar Bluff location): CONTENTS NOTICES keep bidding open for any length of time; (iv) reject and convey only as Substitute Trustee. particular description. OF THE FOLLOWING UNITS WILL BE SOLD TO Ad #153282 03/18/2019, 03/25/2019, 04/01/2019 all bids; and, (v) accept the second highest bid If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the BEING the same property conveyed to Doris SATISFY OWNERS LIEN FOR RENT DUE or the next highest bid with which the bidder is State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or J. Shanks from Harry J. Klepser and wife, Pearl E. 254 HarryLane Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37923; NOTICE OF able to comply, should the highest bidder fail to the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Klepser, by warranty deed dated June 22, 2006, F30 Ric Franklin, M53 and M71 Charlotte comply with the term of the sale. The sale may be Workforce Development are listed as Interested of record in Instrument No. 200606230108303, Jefferies, C33 Ariel Lainer, I22 Richard Neal, C39 SUBSTITUTE NOTICE OF rescinded at any time. Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of in the Register’s Office of Knox County, Joshua Spears : 7144 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville SUBSTITUTE this foreclosure is being given to them and the Tennessee. TN 37849; B19 Jacqueline Groner, G33 Brandon TRUSTEE’S SALE This the 7th day of March, 2019. Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental This is unimproved property located on 301 Allen, F13 Scott Blake : 4303 E. Emory Rd. TRUSTEE’S SALE ______entities’ right to redeem the property as required Engert Road, Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville TN. 37938; B23 Logan Galloway, K05 Stephen R. Wise, Substitute Trustee by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. Other interested parties include Wells Fargo WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Wise & Reeves, P.C. This property is being sold with the express Timothy Johnson, G08 Peter Moore, D15 Andra performance of the covenants, terms and Bank (Instrument No. 201010130023296) Odom, H05 April Polllock, C21 Douglas Sluder, I19 WHEREAS, on the 6th day of November, 625 S. Gay Street, Suite 160 reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation and First Tennessee Bank (Instrument No. conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 9, 2015, 2007, William J. Farnham and wife, Kathleen M. Knoxville, TN 37902 by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside Lisa Marie Wooliver executed by ROGER A THOMAS, BROOKE F. 200705300097639). Said sale shall be subject to CASH ONLY 865-691-0444 Farnham conveyed the hereinafter described real (865)544-1199 for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be any prior deeds of trust, to any unpaid property THOMAS, conveying certain real property therein entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The property and improvements thereon to Joseph taxes, to any additional prior liens, leases, described to Charles E. Tonkin, II, as Trustee, as G. Coker, Trustee, by Deed of Trust of record at PUBLICATION DATES: March 11, 2019, Purchaser shall have no further recourse against same appears of record in the Register’s Office of the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s encumbrances, to any rights of redemption not NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 200711210041501 in the Knox County Register’s March 18, 2019 and March 25, 2019 heretofore expressly waived, and to all applicable Knox County, Tennessee recorded April 13, 2015, Office, to secure certain debts and obligations as attorney. at Instrument Number 201504130055066; MWZM File No. 19-000009-220-1 reservation of minerals, easements, rights-of-way, The following described vehicles impounded/ are described in said Deed of Trust; and setback lines and restrictions. repaired/towed will be sold at public and/or private and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said WHEREAS, Stephen R. Wise was appointed Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, The exemptions of homestead, statutory rights auction in compliance with the Tennessee Public and designated to serve as Substitute Trustee SUBSTITUTE of redemption, curtesy and dower, appraisement, to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC who is now the under said Deed of Trust by instrument dated July P.C., Substitute Trustee(s) Acts 1967, Chapter 240, House Bill 379. The sale and marshaling are hereby expressly waived in will be held at Jim’s Garage & Wrecker Service owner of said debt; 22, 2015; and TRUSTEE’S SALE PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin WHEREAS, an event of default has occurred, 5217 MARYLAND WAY said deed of trust, and the title is believed to be Vehicle Impoundment Lot located at 5906 Waldon Sale at public auction will be on May 30, good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only Street, Knoxville, TN 37919. TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute and the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, First BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 2019 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the such title as he may convey as Trustee there being These vehicles have been checked through Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Volunteer Bank, being the owner and holder of PHONE: (615) 238-3630 North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, the files of the Commissioner of Revenue, Title Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. the debts secured by and described in the Deed EMAIL: [email protected] no representations or covenants of warranty of Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Section, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given of Trust, has declared all debts and obligations title made hereby. of Revenue, State of Tennessee. In appropriate that the entire indebtedness has been declared secured thereby to be immediately due and Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, It will be the responsibility of the successful cases, the vehicles have been checked in other due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin payable; and pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by JAMES bidder to obtain possession of the property at states, and the owners and/or lienholders have Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly WHEREAS, the Beneficiary under the Deed H. ROBINSON AND CORRINE B. ROBINSON, to NOTICE OF his expense, and any damage, vandalism, theft, been notified by certified mail. In those instances appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and of Trust has directed the undersigned Substitute Stewart Title of Tennessee, Inc., Trustee, on April destruction, or other loss or damage to the where no vehicle identification/serial number or authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee to foreclose the Deed of Trust in 18, 2008, as Instrument No. 200804250079744 SUBSTITUTE property occurring subsequent to the date of sale license number was available, this Public Notice in Trustee will, on April 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM accordance with the terms thereof, and to sell the in the real property records of Knox County shall be at the risk of the successful bidder. the newspaper will comply with the law. at the North Side Entrance of the City County real estate. Register’s Office, Tennessee. TRUSTEE’S SALE The Substitute Trustee reserves the right The failure of the owner/lienholder to exercise Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority Owner of Debt: Reverse Mortgage Funding to postpone or set over the date of sale in the proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest LLC Default having been made in the payment event the Substitute Trustee deems it best for their rights to reclaim any vehicle listed below vested in me by said Deed of Trust, I will on of the debts and obligations secured to be paid and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, The following real estate located in Knox any reason at the time of sale to postpone or not bearing a VIN/serial number shall be deemed the 1st day of April, 2019, at 11:00 o’clock by a certain deed of trust executed by Doris J. a waiver of all rights and title and authorization the following described property situated in Knox a.m., at the main entrance to the City/County County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call continue this sale from time to time, with such County, Tennessee, to wit: bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and Shanks on the 14th day of October, 2010, to to sell said vehicle. Building for Knox County, Tennessee nearest the Myron C. Ely, Trustee recorded in Instrument notice of postponement as deemed reasonable by SITUATED IN DISTRICT SIX (6) OF KNOX main assembly room, Main Avenue, in Knoxville, encumbrances of record: the Substitute Trustee. In the event the highest COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT SITUATED in District Nine (9) of Knox County, No. 201010140023578, Register’s Office for 1)03 ISUZU RODEO 4S2CK57WX34308003 Tennessee offer for sale and sell at public outcry Knox County, Tennessee, given to secure the said bidder at such sale fails to complete his purchase 2)05 NISSIN 350Z JN1AZ34D55M602646 THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF to the last, highest and best bidder, for cash in Tennessee, and within the 25th Ward of the City of the subject real property within the applicable KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being known and indebtedness and the liabilities and obligations 3)03 MITS MONTERO JA4NW31S93J027888 hand, or on such terms as may be announced at therein described; and the holder of said Note time allowed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee 4)12 CHEVY IMPALA 2G1WF5E39C1323604 AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 8, THE ANNEX AT the sale, the following described real estate and designated as Lots 37 and 38, Block 3, Southland reserves the right to complete the sale of the JEFFERSON PARK WEST, AS SHOWN BY PLAT Park Addition, as shown by map of same of record having declared the entire debt due and payable 5)02 CHRYSLER VAN 2C8GP64L72R588018 all improvements thereon: and the same has not been paid and default has subject real property, without further notice or 6)02 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER OF SAME OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. SITUATED in District No. Six (6) of Knox in Map Cabinet A, Slot 195-B (Map Book 6, Page advertisement, to the next highest bidder who is 201311120030377 AND INSTRUMENT NO. 47), in the Register`s Office for Knox County, been declared on the Note due in full at the death 3C8FY68B12T274517 County, Tennessee, and without the corporate of Doris J. Shanks. able to consummate his purchase of the property 7)03 FORD EXPLORER 1FMZU70E83UA49066 201407140002636, BOTH IN THE REGISTER`S limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Tennessee, to which map specific reference is within the time permitted by the Substitute OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO hereby made for a more particular description. THEREFORE, the undersigned, having 8)99 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCG5559XA107418 being known and designated as all of Lot 32-R1, been appointed Substitute Trustee of record Trustee . 9)99 NAVISTAR INTER. 1HTSCABN1YH231309 WHICH PLATS SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY a resubdivision of Lots 31, 32 and 33, of the Being the same property conveyed to James This 21st day of March, 2019. THIS LAW MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. H. Robinson and wife, Corrine B. Robinson by Deed in Instrument Number 201903150053835, 10)02 CHRYSTER VAN 2C8GP6AL72R588018 Chestnut Grove Subdivision, Unit One, as the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, 11)02 CHRYSLER P.T. 3C8FY68B12T274517 Parcel ID: 162ED008 same appears of record in Map Book 88-S, page dated January 8, 1993 from Mable McMillion, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED unmarried of record in Warranty Book 2094, Page and having been requested to advertise and sell PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of 43 (Map Cabinet K, Slide 43-C), in the Register’s FOR THAT PURPOSE. the property is believed to be 12217 HARPERS 343, Register`s Office for said County. the property described in and conveyed by the said Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to which deed of trust, do give notice that the undersigned NOTICE OF LIEN SALE FERRY LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922. In the event map specific reference is hereby made for a more Tax ID: 123HK018 Current Owner(s) of Property: JAMES H. will on April 25, 2019, commencing at 11:00 John Beam of any discrepancy between this street address complete and particular description. Substitute Trustee and the legal description of the property, the legal ROBINSON AND CORRINE B. ROBINSON a.m., at the North Side Entrance of the City The following described vehicles impounded/ BEING the same property conveyed to William 709 Taylor Street description shall control. The street address of the above described County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN repaired/towed will be sold at public and/or private J. Farnham and wife, Kathleen M. Farnham P.O. Box 280240 auction in compliance with the Tennessee Public CURRENT OWNER(S): ROGER A THOMAS, property is believed to be 806 Drive D, Knoxville, 37902, proceed to sell at public outcry to the by Quitclaim Deed from F & F Development Nashville, TN 37228 Acts 1967, Chapter 240, House Bill 379. The BROOKE F. THOMAS Corporation, dated April 18, 1994, recorded in TN 37920, but such address is not part of the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds sale will be held at Volunteer Towing Vehicle OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of Deed Book 2138, page 729, in the Register’s legal description of the property sold herein and in only, the following described tract of property, (615) 251-3131 Impoundment Lot located at 5906 Walden Street, the above-described property shall be subject to all Office for Knox County, Tennessee. the event of any discrepancy, the legal description lying in the District Number Six (6) of Knox Insertion Dates: March 25, 2019, April 1, 2019, April 8, 2019 Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid Property Address: 1919 Chestnut Grove referenced herein shall control. These vehicles have been checked through taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or Road, Knoxville, TN 37932 SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS the files of the Commissioner of Revenue, Title set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior Tax Map #: 117FB-018 IN POSSESSION. Section, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department liens or encumbrances as well as any priority Provided, however, in the event of any THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN You can reserve your legal or of Revenue, State of Tennessee. In appropriate created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that inconsistency between the description and THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, cases, the vehicles have been checked in other an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. the address or tax map number, the property TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER states and the owners and/or lienholders have This property is being sold with the express description shall control. PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE been notified by certified mail. In those instances reservation that it is subject to confirmation by The sale shall be subject to: (i) all matters TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH public notice by emailing where no vehicle identification/serial number or the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may shown on any recorded plat; (ii) any unpaid taxes; ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY license number was available, this Public Notice in be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to (iii) any restrictive covenants; (iv) applicable TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY the newspaper will comply with the law. adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, easements or set back lines; (v) any prior or OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE [email protected] The failure of the owner/lienholder to exercise and place certain without further publication, superior liens or encumbrances; and, (vi) any other FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE their rights to reclaim any vehicle listed below, upon announcement at the time and place for priorities as may appear in the public records or SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN not bearing a VIN/Serial number, shall be deemed the sale set forth above. All right and equity of as may be disclosed by an accurate survey of the OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER or calling a waiver of all rights and title and authorization to redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, property. The sale shall be made in bar of all rights SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST sell said described vehicle(s). and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of or equities of redemption, homestead and dower, THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE 1)07 SATURN 1G8ZS57N17F153701 Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust. TRUSTEE. (865) 686-9970. 2)12 MITS GALANT 4A32B2FF8CE017076 undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Title is believed to be good, but the undersigned OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: ESTATE OF PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus March 25, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS Authors Guild to meet and more. To learn more Inskip Baptist Church 100th April 23, from 11 a.m.-noon in a 50th Anniversary event For more information, visit: The Authors Guild of Ten- call 615-329-1151. Anniversary Celebration at Karns Senior Center, on March 28, 2019 at www.narcononnewlifere- nessee will hold its monthly Inskip Baptist will be cel- 8042 Oak Ridge Highway, 10:00 a.m. at the Knoxville treat.org/blog/where-to- meeting on Thursday, April Fountain City Egg Hunt ebrating its 100th Anniver- Knoxville, TN 37931, phone National Cemetery flagpole. get-narcan.html 4 at 11 a.m. at the Faith The Annual Fountain sary on Sunday, June 9, 865-951-2653. The event will commemo- Lutheran Church of Farra- City Easter Egg Hunt will 2019. All members past or “Don’t Treat Your Soil rate Vietnam War Veterans gut. Published authors are be held Saturday, April 13, present are encouraged to Like Dirt” and include a pinning cer- WordPlayers present… invited to attend. authors- 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon attend. Worship starts at Soil is ALIVE! Come and emony to all Vietnam Vet- The WordPlayers pres- guildoftn.org at Fountain City Park. 10:45 a.m. with lunch fol- listen to what Master Gar- erans in attendance that ents “Tennessee Tunes The Annual Fountain City lowing the service. There deners Andy Mehringer and have not been previously Through Time” on Monday, Daughters of 1812 Meeting Easter Egg Hunt is a yearly will be an additional ser- Barb O’Neil have to share been pinned. There will be April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Jew- The General Henry Knox tradition bringing together vice following lunch. about soil and soil amend- a wreath placed to honor elry Television’s Timothy B. Chapter National Society kids of all ages and their All are welcome to come ments for your flower, veg- Vietnam Era Veterans. Matthews Theatre, 9600 United States Daughters of parents to enjoy a fun day celebrate the 100th Anni- etable, and herb gardens. Reverend Dr. Pat Polis, Parkside Drive, Knoxville. 1812 will meet on Thurs- of vendors, games, a vari- versary. This free public event Former Capt. US Army, will This music revue takes day, March 28, 2019 at ety of activities, and, of Inskip Baptist Church is scheduled on Satur- be the speaker. us on an enjoyable ride with 11:00 at Calhoun’s Restau- course, Easter egg hunt- is located at 4810 Rowan day, April 13, from 10:30- Lapel pins will be pre- classic tunes from Tennes- rant on Bearden Hill, Knox- ing! The event is free and Road, Knoxville, TN 37912. 11:30 a.m. at the Cedar sented in a dignified see that made a huge mark ville. The program speak- open to the public, so we Bluff Branch Library, 9045 manner to each Vietnam on music in America. The er is Wolfgang Schaber hope you’ll join us. There Master Gardeners of Knox Cross Park Drive, Knoxville, veteran during the event, show will include different and he will share his joys will also be a visit from the County offer April Classes TN 37923, phone 865-470- and include accompany- styles of music for each of of the accordion. For more Easter Bunny! “Work Smarter, Not 7033. ing remarks to reflect the the grand divisions of the information, call (865)719- Hunts Harder: Master the This event is also sched- nation’s thanks for their State; East TN: Bluegrass; 9744. Ages: 6yrs to 8yrs Demands of Your Garden” uled on Monday, April 15, service and sacrifice. Middle TN: Country; West at 9:30 a.m. Join Master Gardeners from 1-2 p.m. at Davis TN: Jazz/Blues. There will Free Lung Health Community Ages: 3yrs to 5yrs Cathy Carpenter, Vickie Family YMCA, 12133 S Public Service be give-aways during the Day Offered in Knoxville at 10:15 a.m. Smith, and Ellen Liuzza to Northshore Drive, Knox- Announcement evening of amazing jewelry The American Lung Asso- Ages: Walking to 2yrs learn how to save time - ville, TN 37922, phone Over the last several items from JTV’s Gemstore. ciation is offering a free at 11:00 a.m. and your back - with your 865-777-9622 or online years drug overdoses have “Tennessee Tunes Lung Health Community Ages: 9yrs to 12yrs gardening. https://ymcaknoxville.org. continued to increase. At Through Time” is a ben- Day in Knoxville. Lung dis- at 11:45 a.m. This free public event this point, the Surgeon efit event. Admission is ease is the third leading *Note: Parents are is scheduled on Saturday, Knoxville National Cemetery General has issued a $35 minimum donation for cause of death in Ameri- NOT allowed to help kids April 6, from 1:30-2:30 to Honor Vietnam Veterans statement for all commu- adults and $15 for ages 21 ca, and as ALA likes to say, hunt, so no parents will be p.m. at the Bearden Branch The Department of Vet- nities to increase Narcan and under. Donations may “When you can’t breathe, allowed in egg hunt area. Library, 100 Golfclub erans Affairs Knoxville availability since research be made online, by mail, or nothing else matters.” By Small kids must be walking Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919, National Cemetery will shows when communities at the door. For more infor- offering this free educa- on their own! Please bring phone 865-588-8813 or honor the service, sacri- increase education and mation please see www. tional event, ALA hopes to your own Easter basket. web knoxlib.org. This is fice, and enduring achieve- availability, the number of wordplayers.org or call improve lung health and Some of the prizes will also scheduled on Tuesday, ments of the Armed Forces overdose deaths decrease. (865)539-2490. save lives in Knoxville. The include stuffed animals, event is locally sponsored games, Easter baskets, by Erlanger Heart and Lung toys, and bikes. Institute. If you are interested in The American Lung booth/food truck space Association in Tennessee or in volunteering to help, service directory invites you to a free Lung please email info@foun- Health Community Day taincitybusiness.com. ALTERATIONS/ HANDYMAN METAL WORK PLUMBING on Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SEAMSTRESS South Knoxville Community Grace Baptist Church JOANNE’S ALTERATIONS Center, 522 Maryville Pike, On Sunday, March 31 at PANTS HEMMING $5, Knoxville. Come and learn Grace Baptist Church, 113 SPECIALIZING IN JEANS CALL about your hard-working, Smothers Rd, Seymour, TN JOANNE 579-2254 precious lungs and how to 37865, Christian evange- keep them healthy. There list and motivation speak- will be free screenings for er David Ring will speak. CARE GIVER asthma, COPD and lung Everyone is welcome; the cancer, smoking cessation event begins at 6 p.m. EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER HOME information, food, games CPR CERTIFIED. EXCELLENT RESTORATION REFERENCES. BACKGROUND CHECK HOE RESTORTION PROVIDED. Complete Remodeling CALL BECKY - 865-304-0493 Interior Exterior PAINTING Insured onded ROOFING Free estimates CHILD CARE Call or text 865-888-1241 HOUSE CLEANING

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guide to spring in The Scruffy City FARRAGUT BOOK FEST FOR Everything You more about the events, perfor- Guitars, on display at the Song- APRIL 26 - 28 2019 Featured Trail: CHILDREN Need to Plan Your mances, and exhibits featured birds Guitar Art Museum in DOGWOOD ARTS FARRAGUT this season. Chattanooga until April 30th FESTIVA L Saturday, April 6 Springtime Adventure While you may begin your Dogwood Arts, presented by before moving to Knoxville in Downtown Knoxville The first day of spring just ORNL Federal Credit Union, May. becomes a dynamic street fes- journey by following a path of In conjunction with the passed last week, which means is a 501(c)3 organization with APRIL 4 - APRIL 30 tival showcasing artwork from pink, you will discover so much Dogwood Arts Festival, Dogwood Arts is about to kick a mission to promote and cel- DOGWOOD TRAILS, local and national artisans, live more when you experience the the 12th annual “Farragut off its annual springtime cel- ebrate our region’s art, culture, OPEN GARDENS, AND entertainment, food trucks, Farragut Dogwood Trail, featur- Book Fest for Children” is ebration with a number of and natural beauty. CAMERA SITES children’s activities, and much ing 7.9 miles and nearly 500 Saturday, April 6, at Farra- exciting events and programs Twelve blooming trails cover- more! homes with impeccably main- gut Town Hall. Sponsored for the entire family. Hop- 2019 CALENDAR OF ing over 85 miles of residential APRIL/MAY tained yards. The path begins by the Farragut Arts and scotch through Chalk Walk neighborhoods in the Knox- HIKES & BLOOMS Beautification Commit- EVENTS near Willow Creek Golf Course on Market Square, take in the ville area. Farragut is the 2019 Guided hikes that highlight and the entrance to Fox Den tee, this free event will natural beauty of our region on Featured Trail. A ribbon-cut- interesting facts, features, and feature book signings by subdivision, deep in the heart of over 85 miles of blooming Dog- MARCH 29 | ARTITUDE ting on April 4th on the Farra- flora, produced with Covenant local authors, storytell- wood Trails, make memories at A celebration of art, courage, gut Trail will officially open the Health. Farragut. Continuing to Country ers, art activities, music, the Dogwood Arts Festival all and survivorship produced in Dogwood Trails. MAY 17 - 19 Manor subdivision, you’ll see magic and more. Children during April and discover your partnership with the Cancer APRIL 6 | CHALK WALK RHYTHM N’ BLOOMS newer construction highlighted are encouraged to dress up new favorite band at Rhythm N’ Support Center. A day-long chalk festival that This 3-day music festival fea- by these darling dogwoods, as their favorite storybook Blooms––now in May! APRIL 1 - MARCH turns downtown Knoxville tures emerging acts in Ameri- in addition to other flower- character. Since 1955, Dogwood Arts 2020 | ART IN PUBLIC sidewalks into a vast canvas for can roots music - encompassing ing trees that provide shade The Hardin Valley Acad- has hosted Knoxville’s favorite PLACES EXHIBITION the region’s most talented pro- blues, country, jazz, rock, indie, and character to the scenery. emy drama department springtime celebration. What An exhibition of large-scale fessional and student artists. and everything in between. In Village Green subdivision, will roam the park telling started as a neighborhood beau- outdoor sculptures in down- APRIL 13 & 14 JUNE 1 - 2 | SUMMER the trail is transformed into a stories, with a feature per- tification project has blossomed town Knoxville, the McGhee FEATURED GARDENS FEATURED GARDEN formance under the event historic experience. Modeled into a year-round celebration of Tyson Airport, Zoo Knox- Remarkable private gardens One of Knoxville’s exception- tent. Featured authors our region’s art, culture, ville, and Oak Ridge. Sculp- open to the public for one week- al gardens opens to the public after Colonial Williamsburg, the include A. D. Asher, Tab and natural beauty. ture installation will take place end only. for this weekend only. neighborhood features care- Bouk, David Boyce, Lucy Now it’s time again to wel- March 22-23, 2019. APRIL 14 | BIKES & JUNE 7 - 31 | REGIONAL fully maintained landscapes Branam, Bonnie Cadotte, come another blooming East APRIL 1-30 | EPIPHONE BLOOMS (Spring) ART EXHIBITION surrounding homes with classic Jean Leigh Claudette, Tennessee spring! Follow Dog- GUITAR ART EXHIBITION Organized bike rides show- An exhibition of fine art American features. Enjoy your Jared Jackson, Elizabeth wood Arts on Facebook or visit An exhibition of student art- casing Knoxville’s natural showcasing emerging and passage through Farragut’s Kidder, Ralphine and dogwoodarts.com to discover work produced on Epiphone beauty the lean, green way. established regional artists. bounteous blooms! Wayne Major, Naomi Miller, JC Morrows, Bobbi Phelps, Adele Roberts, Lisa Soland, Bethany Stahl, and Frances Thomas.

FARRAGUT TOUR & TRAIL DAY

Sunday, April 14 tour the Farragut Museum casual bike ride along the these free events with from 1:30-2:30 p.m., then Farragut Dogwood Trail lunch or dinner in one of Find additional upcoming events, On Sunday, April 14, attend an open house at that begins at the Camp- Farragut’s fine restaurants catch a screening of “A the Campbell Station Inn bell Station Inn and ends for a full day of springtime programs, and news at History of Concord & Far- from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Echelon Bicycles fun! ragut” at Town Hall and There will also be a Beer Garden. Combine www.townoffarragut.org F4 www.knoxfocus.com Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus F5 GrowTeachKnox UT Arboretum Society presents the history of the Clinch River environmental studies program March 28 Spring 2019 at The UT Arboretum upsides (and a few down- Society will sponsor a talk sides) of student research by the Clinch River Envi- and conservation efforts. It CAC Beardsley ronmental Studies Orga- will also be an opportunity Open to professional In addition to breakout nization (CRESO) on for participants to become and informal educators sessions, attendees will Thursday, March 28 at the more familiar with some alike, GrowTeachKnox also hear and learn from UT Arboretum Auditori- of the unique flora and is dedicated to engaging the Great Smoky Moun- um, 901 S. Illinois Avenue fauna found at the Arbo- students with the out- tains Institute at Trem- in Oak Ridge from 7:00 retum and surrounding doors. GrowTeachKnox ont and the Knox Forest p.m. to 8:00 p.m. landscapes. is set for Saturday, March School. The day will con- John Byrd, principal Byrd and Holtzclaw 30th, 2019 at CAC Beard- clude with a panel discus- investigator with CRESO found that a key motiva- sley Community Farm, sion with local experts in and Fred Holtzclaw are tor behind CRESO was the 1741 Reynolds St, Knox- the field. retired high school biolo- heartfelt desire to intro- The UT Arboretum Society will sponsor a talk by John Byrd of the Clinch ville, TN 37921, from 8:30 Outdoor Education gy teachers. After spend- duce young people to local River Environmental Studies Organization on Thursday, March 28 at the a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Improvisation ing 12 summers transport- wildlife, which continues UT Arboretum Auditorium, 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge at 7:00 p.m. Local environmen- Amanda Spangler, ing junior high and high to be a constant source of tal, gardening, and edu- Knoxville Botanical school students to remote joy, questions, and dis- to the fun and serendip- no advance registration is cation professionals will Garden & Arboretum. places in the Southeast- covery on an almost daily ity associated with doing required. For more infor- provide hands-on learn- Kalil White, Inskip Ele- ern United States to visit basis for its founders. They science. mation contact: mcam- ing for educators to better mentary School unique ecosystems, they sincerely thank the many This is a free program [email protected] or (865)483- integrate lessons in the Finding and Studying decided it was time to turn students and CRESO staff sponsored by the UT 7277. classroom with nature. Wildlife in their chauffeur hats and members that contributed Arboretum Society and With topics from observ- Jennifer Roder, Ijams set-up a research facil- ing wildlife habitats to Nature Center ity in their own commu- no-plan outdoor lessons, Nature Art with Found nity of Anderson County, . . educators will leave the Collections TN. In 1989, the Depart- SALES SERVICE MAINTENANCE day with the confidence Elli McNall and Corey ment of Energy partnered to take their students out- Pope, Corelli Art Studio with Anderson County side, allowing students to Gardening Through and Oak Ridge Schools to CANTRELL’S more tangibly connect the Calendar develop an education/field what they are learning to Khann Chov and Mat- research program known HEAT & AIR what they see in the wider thew Gabb, CAC Beards- as the Clinch River Envi- world. ley Community Farm ronmental Studies Orga- We Offer: For more information CAC Beardsley can nization (CRESO). John • Complete inspections, or to register for Grow- be contacted at beards- will document the evo- TeachKnox, visit beards- [email protected] or lution of this 30-year maintenance & repairs leyfarm.org/gtk (865)546-8446. program along with the • Money-saving high-efficiency system upgrades! Cantrell’s • Maintenance plans Cares available • FREE ESTIMATES on new Associates equipment 688-3232 Kim Litton Changing Houses to Homes www.kimlitton.com [email protected] 567-9138 5715 Old Tazewell Pike • 687-2520 F6 www.knoxfocus.com Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus F7 New exhibitions opening at the Emporium Center April 5 The Arts & Culture Alli- commanding the viewer Putting the Pieces Togeth- Woman Within on the and grants for her work. The development of pat- ance is pleased to pres- to look at something real. er – Mosaic Art in the dis- North Wall Presently, Hamilton creates tern can be perfected with ent five new exhibitions at One definition of realism play case With varying degrees art out of her home studio. computer design and dig- the Emporium Center in is a “rejection of visionary”. As I sit here by the sand of abstraction, I paint She has curated exhibitions ital printing processes or downtown Knoxville from Yet, photography done well and water, I am thinking about silence and soli- in both Chicago and Knox- be the framework through April 5-26, 2019. A recep- is transcendent: extend- even the beach is an exam- tude – essential moments ville, taught classes, and which hand printed or tion will take place on ing the limits of ordinary ple of putting pieces—little in life. You will sometimes mentored up-and-coming resisted fabrics are inher- Friday, April 5, from 5:00- experience. Seeing is the grains of sand—together to see other figures share the artists. For more informa- ently one of a kind. All of 9:00 p.m. as part of First essence of photography. make a beautiful place for space, as solitude is only tion, visit www.pamhamil- them, examples of sur- Friday activities downtown Seeing the situation may us to enjoy. Much of life is one facet of our lives. The tonart.com. face design, are able to be to which the public is invit- be when all the visual ele- made up of putting pieces surface of the painting is transformed into a vari- ed to meet the artists and ments coalesce to produce together, whether it is get- critical, and I spend time YARDAGE by Emily ety of objects. In this exhi- view the artwork. Addi- something that engages ting dressed in the morn- with the texture and colors. Doane, Melissa Everett, bition, there will be both tionally, the Knoxville Gay the viewer. Henri Cart- ing, putting breakfast on Embracing the unexpect- Ashley Beals Pace, Sarah yardage and objects made Men’s Chorus and Vance ier-Bresson, the French the table, or planning a ed, layers are built up, Shebaro, Megan Stair, and with yardage designed by Thompson & Friends will humanist photographer, project. In my mosaic art, wiped off, and painted Coral Grace Turner in the artists. provide music at the open- coined the term “the deci- it is about cutting and plac- over. My appreciation for Yardage is defined as a ing. Most of the works are sive moment.” In his book ing tesserae (pieces of glass, things aging and well-worn distance or length mea- The exhibitions are on for sale and may be pur- by that title, he defines the ceramics, smalti, etc.) to shows through in the hints sured in yards, but more display at the Emporium chased through the close decisive moment: if a pho- make pieces of beauty for of cracking paint and tex- casually refers to an amount Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in of the exhibition. tograph is to communicate people to enjoy. tured surfaces that evolve of material to be used for downtown Knoxville. Exhi- its subject in all its intensi- Judy Overholt Wheeler is as I work. making something, most bition hours are Monday- Knoxville Modern ty, the relationship of forms a retired teacher, principal, This partial collection commonly fabric or tex- Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.. Quilt Guild Quilt Show must be rigorously estab- and supervisor; mother, of paintings by Pam Ham- tiles. In this exhibition, six Please note, the Emporium 2019 in the main gallery lished. Photography must wife, and grandmother; ilton is a celebration of artists, coming from differ- will be closed on Friday, The Knoxville Modern seize upon this moment and a self-taught mosaic women and the strength ent disciplines and train- April 19 for the holiday. For Quilt Guild (KMQG) exists and hold immobile the artist. She has learned that comes from within. ing, each create their own more information, please for residents of Knoxville equilibrium of it. through working with The exhibition features yardage using techniques contact the Arts & Culture and surrounding areas who As the title of this exhib- other mosaic artists, taking acrylic and mixed media such as screen printing, Alliance at (865) 523-7543, have an interest in modern it suggests, “Framing the classes, and researching the paintings on canvas. Rough digital printing, shibori, or visit the Web site at www. design and quilting. The scene, Seeing the situation,” components of art. Her texture and cracking paint and resist. knoxalliance.com. guild’s mission is to pro- (inspired by and adapted first class and inspiration underline the contrast to vide a community where from Eudora Welty’s text, came from Sharra Frank, a the femininity of Hamil- modern quilters can meet On Writing) represents the Minneapolis mosaic artist. ton’s figures. and share ideas while cre- hope of Tom Owens and She has also learned from Pam Hamilton is a visual ating an environment that Marianne Woodside to artists in North Carolina, artist born and raised in encourages creativity and extend the images in this Minnesota, South Caroli- the Midwest. In 2016, she COUPON REQUIRED acceptance. The KMQG exhibit beyond the moment na, and Tennessee. Once relocated to the South- Sunday Special was established in 2010 by and the frame. The move- she began doing mosaic east and now calls Knox- Monday - Thursday Mary Beth Meadows as a ments inward and outward art, she was “hooked” and ville home. She received After 10 a.m. $ 00 member of the Modern represent aspects of the loves creating the pieces as a Bachelor of Fine Arts $ 00 30 Quilt Guild, which is made viewer experience and help they come to life. Wheel- degree from Southern Illi- 25 each up of over 14,000 members make personal meaning of er’s art has placed first and nois University, special- with free hotdog each in more than 200 guilds in the images seen and expe- honorable mention in the izing in illustration and (Coupon good for 4. (Coupon good for 4. 39 countries. rienced. The two photog- Farragut Art Shows, and visual communications. Expires 8/31/19) Expires 8/31/19) raphers often have differ- she previously exhibited at Hamilton’s work has been Framing the Scene: ent styles and approaches the Emporium in 2017. She the subject of solo exhibi- Seeing the Situation by to their work, yet they hope is available to teach small tions throughout the Mid- Tom Owens & Marianne the transcendence from classes out of her home west. She has participated Flowers for Every Occasion Woodside in the Balcony real to something curi- studio. For more informa- in numerous group exhibi- Proms, weddings, daily delivery gallery ous, interesting, attractive, tion, visit www.facebook. tions in both Chicago and A still photograph puts humorous, or even disturb- com/Judys-Glass-Mosa- Knoxville. Her work can be (865) 558-5769 a frame around a moment ing engages each viewer. ics-1059875880692229. found in private collections frozen in time. It sits still, internationally. She has 3727 Sutherland Ave. Knoxville, TN 37919 allowing and perhaps Judy Overholt Wheeler: Pam Hamilton: The received numerous awards www.alwaysinbloomtn.com F8 www.knoxfocus.com