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OCUS FREETake One! www.knoxfocus.com F February 4, 2019 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 ‘GROWING KNOXVILLE TOGETHER’ Eddie Mannis kicks off mayoral campaign By Mike Steely [email protected] event saw some sporting the Mannis said Knoxville is at a “Mannis” campaign buttons and “pivotal moment” after so much “I’m never going to accept that some not. City council members growth and now needs someone OK is good enough,” promised and Mayor Madeline Rogero were with “experience as a visionary.” Eddie Mannis as he kicked off his not there because the council “Think big, get things done the campaign to become Knoxville’s was meeting at the same time in right way,” he said. next mayor. Mannis praised the the City-County Building. The Inskip native talked about city’s past three mayors for the Eddie Mannis, founder and his childhood and the lessons progress they fostered but said president of Prestige Clean- and values his mother and father more needs to be done. Mannis ers, founder of HonorAir, and taught him, noting the presence was speaking to a kickoff rally former deputy mayor for Made- of his father, two sisters, brother crowd of more than 350 folks last line Rogero, brings his business and many nieces and nephews Tuesday evening at the Grand and philanthropy background to in the room. Event Center on Clinton Highway. the race. Mannis is a Republican “We need to put our differ- Attending the event were sup- in a growing Democratic city but ences aside and come togeth- porters, veterans, neighborhood is known as a progressive and er,” he said, adding that he would leaders, and county officials his blueprint of six items might partner with the school board, including Mayor Glenn Jacobs appeal to voters. Among those Greater Schools Partnership, and several commissioners. points was a focus on the Opioid and others to empower children. Mannis devoted the front row and Mental Health issues, uniting He added, “We can’t just leave seats to military veterans and to serve the needs of all citizens, it to Knox County and hope for many of those wore “HonorAir” empowering the city through edu- the best” in educating city school caps and sought out the candi- cation and self-improvement, children. PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. date for handshakes and chats being people focused, and sup- He said that the police and fire His experience as a visionary was mentioned Tuesday as Eddie before and after he spoke. porting strong and safe neighbor- departments should get the sup- Mannis kicked off his campaign to become Knoxville’s next mayor. A Many of the officials and office hoods. port they need and deserve and large crowd attended the event where Mannis highlighted six things he seekers attend most political “Growing Knoxville Together” added, “I can’t do this alone.” hopes to do when he leads the city. announcements and Tuesday’s is the campaign’s slogan and Continue on page 3

Design Mary Hickman turns 92 with charrette family and friends at Litton’s By Rose King share with her friends after their meal. presents Mary Grubb Hickman celebrated her 92nd “Mary is so gracious and generous that you birthday at a surprise gathering on Saturday, can hardly do anything for her without her January 26. Thinking she was going for an inti- trying to repay the kindness,” Pat Wright told Recode mate birthday dinner with long-time friends, The Focus. “So when she told us that she was state Representative Dave Wright and wife, Pat, going to bring a cake for us to enjoy after dinner Mary brought her famous Hummingbird Cake to Dave told her that would be just fine.” Knoxville When they arrived at her favorite restaurant, Litton’s, the back room was filled with family, church and community friends all of whom applied enjoyed a slice of her cake after a great meal. Mary Grubb Hickman shared fond memories By Amy Box Fellhoelter of being born and raised in the Corryton commu- “The code we have now is nity. Granddaughter of the late M.D. Grubb, who designed for suburbia, but this once owned Little Flat Creek Dairy, she talked is not suburbia,” said Fourth District City Councilwomen Continue on page 4 Lauren Rider, as she pointed to a map of her district at the Mary Grubb Hickman turned 92 last month and February 1 Recode Knoxville celebrated with a crowd of friends and family at Design Charrette. Litton’s Restaurant. Hickman, center, visits with The design meeting, held The Knoxville Focus publisher Steve Hunley, left, at the Knoxville Public Works and state Representative Dave Wright. Complex, gave The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and East Tennessee Commu- nity Design Center (ETCDC) an opportunity to apply Recode Knoxville to example areas in Tax break for Holiday Inn purchase approved by council Knoxville for the public’s inqui- By Mike Steely ry and viewing. [email protected] million into the project. “I don’t see this in the ’but for‘ He noted that such a tax break Six site maps hung on the Rockbridge is also purchasing category,” Councilwoman Seema has been used in the past to help walls to represent a north, A 10-year tax break for the total the nearby Tennessean Hotel Singh-Perez said. The “but for” is restore blighted properties. west, east, south, and two remodel of the downtown Holi- without any city assistance. a category the city often uses if “I’m not comfortable with downtown edge conditions. day Inn into a Marriott passed Deputy Mayor Bill Lyons told a renovation project cannot be it either,” said Councilwoman Each location gave a realistic city council Tuesday night but not the council that the deal would financed without city help. Lauren Rider, asking what would example of showing incremen- without three votes against the continue to bring in the current “I’m tired of this type of proce- happen to the current employees tal development that wouldn’t motion. $165,000 each year now being dure,” she said. there during a year of the hotel be possible without Recode Rockbridge Capital LLC paid for taxes on the Holiday Inn. Matt Welch of Rockbridge said being closed for remodeling. Knoxville. intends to totally renovate the Some council members ques- that the company has agreed to Matt Welch promised that the Leslie Fawaz, an architect hotel starting in about a year and tioned extending a 10-year tax a 10-year and not a 15-year tax remodeling may not happened and ETCDC Studio Design had been working with the city. break on an existing and func- break. all at once and parts of the hotel director, explained that The idea is to buy the Holiday Inn, tioning building but Lyons said “This is essentially an upgrade may remain open. He also hinted each map was designed by which is connected to the World’s the size of the investment and — not a big change that warrants that some of the employees could Fair Exhibition Center, and over the location of the building will this type of public assistance,” Continued on page 4 the next few years put about $61 help attract more conventions. said Councilman Marshall Stair. Continued on page 2

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Internal Auditor Growth Plan elimination delayed 60 days By Mike Steely [email protected] doesn’t want to,” Schoon- may seek It took about four hours maker said and moved to but the Knox County Com- give Farragut and Knox- mission delayed a request ville 60 days to reply to a $25,000 for to the state legislature to request by the commission exempt the county from to meet on the issue. the state’s required “Has anyone asked the hotline help Growth Plan. The debate city to participate?” asked got heated at moments Commissioner Carson By Mike Steely said she plans to also as some of the members Dailey, adding, “We don’t [email protected] look at tax incentive wanted to push the idea need to be in a hurry.” Knox County’s fraud programs, the sher- directly to the state and Smith said the city was hotline is required by iff’s fees, and travel others wanted to wait until so involved in its “Recode” state law but seldom policy compliance in the plan might be revised. process to increase density used. Just how seldom various departments. For some time some of PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. there that it won’t show up. was discussed last Chairman Jim Mor- the commissioners have Kevin Murphy speaks with Carson Dailey and John Knoxville-Knox County week as Internal Audi- rison began a discus- suggested pulling out of Schoonmaker prior to last week’s marathon debate on Planning Executive Director tor Andrea Addis report- sion on when exactly the city-county planning withdrawing from the state required Comprehensive Gerald Green, when asked, ed to the audit com- the audit committee commission because of Growth Plan. said the original growth mittee that only one can call a confiden- restrictions on subdivision plan could take up to a call has been received tial, non-public execu- developments within Knox Mayor Glenn Jacobs Knoxville and Farragut and year to update and asked recently and four tive session. He said County. The same com- called the growth plan reconstitute the Growth for funds to hire a consul- others are still open. he had learned that missioners see the state- “obsolete” and “an obsta- Plan Committee. tant given the other duties Asked by Commis- the state requires the mandated Growth Plan as cle.” He said that the county Anders and Smith said of his staff. sioner Randy Smith committee to public- posing similar restrictions. is no longer rural and sug- that Farragut and Knoxville Anders wanted to alter how many calls have ly announce any such Commissioners Brad gested that the county’s have no interest in such Schoonmaker’s motion so resulted in referrals meeting and suggest- Anders and Randy Smith existing sector plans would an idea and that Knoxville if the cities don’t reply to for prosecution, Addis ed that any closed ses- led the resolution which be better. “won’t come to the table” the request the commis- answered, “Since sion appear on each says the body is “express- Several citizens spoke with the county on the sion should then go ahead I’ve had it, none.” ing support of the Tennes- against the resolution issue. However Farragut and asked the state legisla- agenda as needed. Addis is consider- see General Assembly’s including Mary English Vice Mayor Louise Povlin ture to let Knox County out Chief Deputy Law ing asking for $25,000 ongoing effort to elimi- of the League of Women told the commission that of the plan. Schoonmaker Director David Buuck in her budget request nate any requirement for Voters and Kevin Murphy, the Growth Plan is impor- countered that 30 other said very few things can to buy software for the comprehensive growth who spoke for sever- tant and said Farragut sup- counties have updated go to an executive ses- the hotline and a web- policy plan either state- al neighborhood organi- ports reorganizing the com- their Growth Plans. Sever- sion and that includes based service. Com- wide or by specific exemp- zations. English asked mittee to oversee it. al substitute motions were pending litigation. missioner Hugh Nys- tion for Knox County.” the commission to “think Schoonmaker said the made and eventually the He also said that the trom suggested she The state plan was twice” before eliminat- committee should include suggestions by Schoon- “look in-house” with topic of a closed-ses- adopted 20 years ago to ing the plan and said the the three mayors and rep- maker and Anders were the county’s IT Depart- sion should be includ- initially restrict cities from county could lose some resentatives from utili- married into one motion. ment for help. He said ed on any agenda. He annexing county proper- state funds. ties, soil conservation, the Chairman Hugh Nystrom that might reduce the said anyone request- ty. As such annexation Murphy suggested the board of education and the said he has “been all over risk of an outside third ing a non-public meet- has since been prohibit- plan be updated and point- chamber. the board” on the issue and party being involved. ing should notify the ed without voter consent, ed out that the plan “pro- Janice Tocher, chair of that all the commission- Commissioner John chairman prior to an many developers see the vides some guardrails” the Knoxville-Knox County ers see a need to control Schoonmaker sug- agenda being issued. Growth Plan as restrictive against sprawl and uncon- Planning Executive Com- growth. After several votes gested Addis ask other Morrison told The and outdated. Originally the trolled development. mittee, said the Growth to cease debate and substi- counties what vendors Focus that he sees no plan called for the county, Commissioner John Plan has “served Knox tute motions the commis- they use. The county need for any executive Knoxville and Farragut to Schoonmaker led the oppo- County well” and support- sioners finally passed the fraud hotline has been session in the future work together to develop sition to the idea of with- ed updating it. Schoonmaker call to reor- managed by the audit but wants the board to and administer the plan drawing from the required “It’s out of date,” Anders ganize the original Growth department now for understand how and and to meet at least once comprehensive growth commented, adding, “The Plan Committee. The voice several months. why such a meeting every three years to review policy plan. He suggested city won’t come to the vote passed with an 8-2 Addis told the com- might take place. The it. Those meetings never asking the county mayor table.” vote with Anders and Smith missioners that her committees in such took place. to contact the mayors of “I haven’t heard the city voting “No.” office will soon release sessions either clear the audit of the PPU the room of visitors now underway and and press or adjourn to almost complete. She another room to hold it. Tax break for Holiday Inn purchase approved Cont. from page 1 be hired at the Tennessean good about the number of would include the rental tracts of real estate for the Hotel and that they may be proposed hotels. He added of powered bicycles and Palmetto Road Sidewalk rehired when the new hotel that if the tax break motion scooters. Project, work at Liberty opens. fails the city will be “back to The council also voted to Street, and a $6,390,450 Councilwoman Gwen status quo” with the Holi- add $109,976 to the exist- contract with Rogers Group McKenzie said she was day Inn continuing to oper- ing contract with Volkert for the 2019 Resurfacing leaning on supporting the ate. Inc. to oversee intersection Project. tax break because the The vote was 6-3 with improvements at Merchant A property at 3026 East hotel is connected to the Rider, Singh-Perez and Drive and Clinton Highway. Fifth Avenue was approved Exhibition Center. Stair voting against the There were some ques- for sale to Lafayette Invest- Rider asked Lyons about idea. tions about the other con- ment LLC under the Home- the numerous other future In other business the tractor on the project and a makers Program on a hotels in the city receiving council passed on first $1,000 per day penalty for request from the Depart- tax breaks, like the former reading a 180-day mora- poor work there. ment of Community Devel- Supreme Court building. torium on “shared mobility The council also autho- opment. www.knoxfocus.com Lyons said the city is feeling vehicles” in the city. That rized the purchase of four

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[email protected], [email protected] PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus February 4, 2019 February 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A3 Publisher’s Position Radical Abortion Bills Disgusting Governor Northam said on severely deformed “fetus- viable along 28 weeks when psychological, familial, and It doesn’t sound nearly so a radio show, in describ- es”, but the fact is it was the decision was written in the person’s age - - - rele- terrible to kill a fetus, but it ing the effect of the abor- all too clear he was talking 1973. vant to the well-being of the sure sounds awful to kill a tion bill, “So in this particu- about a born alive infant, The New York bill signed patient.” Anyone who has baby. Referring to the car- lar example if a mother is in hence the use of the word by Andrew Cuomo allows been a parent, might cer- rier as a “mother” human- labor, I can tell you exact- “infant” rather than “fetus.” for abortion right up until tainly agree that he or she izes her, yet the carriers ly what would happen, the Obviously, otherwise there the moment of birth if the was traumatized during his have mothered nothing, infant would be delivered. would be no need at all for mother’s life is in danger, or her child’s teenage years. nurtured nothing, accom- The infant would be kept a conversation about resus- although the legislation It’s all a part of raising a plished nothing, except to comfortable. The infant citation. doesn’t define just precise- child. So just how far does get pregnant. That does not would be resuscitated if Virginia, Massachu- ly what might endanger her that go? make anyone a mother. that’s what the mother and setts, and Rhode Island life. The abortion bill pend- The New York legislature These bills, allowing no By Steve Hunley, family desired, and then are all hurrying to follow ing before the Massachu- has legalized killing human holds barred abortions, are Publisher a discussion would ensue New York state’s example setts legislature, like that beings, it’s that simple. They not only troubling, but down- [email protected] between the physicians and to allow abortion into the in New York, also allows can refer to fetuses all they right disgusting. It is yet the mother.” So the “infant” fortieth week of pregnan- for abortions right up until like, but the simple truth is another example of extend- would be kept comfort- cy. Keep in mind, when the the moment of birth if the they are making it legal to kill ing superior rights to one The radical abortion legis- able until the doctor/s and U. S. Supreme Court heard mother’s life is in danger. viable babies. To describe group while denying rights lation pushed by New York “mother” decide whether or Roe vs. Wade, the justices Unlike the bill approved by the babies as fetuses and to another. America cannot Governor Andrew Cuomo, not to kill it? acknowledged the state the New York legislature, refer to “mothers” is a cruel continue to stand while along with the remarks of Northam’s comments has a “legitimate interest the Massachusetts bill does misnomer. It would be more legalizing the extermination Virginia Governor Ralph have created a firestorm, in protecting the potential- describe what it considers appropriate to refer to the of any group in this country Northam, who was sup- as might be expected, and ity of human life.” The high threats to the mother’s well women carrying the fetuses and let’s just call it exactly porting similar legislation the Virginia governor is court said that same inter- being: one can have an as “carriers”, but of course what it is: legalized murder. in his own state, is noth- now claiming he was only est becomes “compelling” abortion in “light of all fac- the logic in use of the lan- ing less than appalling. referring to non-viable or when the infant becomes tors - - - physical, emotional, guage is really very simple.

ByMore Steve Hunley, Publisher on recode Nashville [email protected] were no little black MPC signs placed on the 73,000 city properties affected. Please make time to attend the first Most property owners in Knoxville are Recode zoning change workshop in City completely unaware their property rights Council this upcoming Thursday, Febru- may change. By Focus StaffWatchemployer. House Bill 363 bill calls for Tennesseans ary 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Main Assembly Less than one half of 1% of the State Representative also gives some rights to to obtain a specific medical Room of the City-County Building. Your 180,000 people who live in Knoxville Bruce Griffey, a Republican employers, allowing them card if they have been diag- future property rights could depend on attended Recode workshops over a two lawyer from Paris, Tennes- to refuse to grant the leave nosed with a medical con- your attendance. and half year period. Only 756 people see, has dropped House if the events can be sched- dition on the list approved Recode Draft 4 was approved by Knox- went to Recode meetings. There are only Bill 409, which will be guar- uled after hours, as well for medical cannabis. One ville-Knox County Planning on January 603 comments on the Recode website. anteed to generate a lot of as requiring employees to can only purchase medi- 10. Instead of the normal 30-day review Almost all of these comments speak to talk from Mountain City secure written verification cal cannabis legally in Ten- period the Knoxville-Knox County Plan- changes that need to be made to Recode to Memphis. Representa- from school officials. Nor nessee with a valid card. ning Commission closed comments on and request more time and more public tive Griffey’s bill, if passed, could parents working for Regulation of medical can- Recode and voted to approve it ten days input. will strengthen Tennes- the same employer both be nabis in the Bowling-Travis after the Draft 4 release. There have Knoxville neighborhoods are not happy see’s “stand your ground” allowed leave at the same bill include how the product been many public concerns voiced about with Recode. It brings mixed use apart- law. The Paris attorney has time without the agree- can be marketed in Tennes- Knoxville-Knox County Planning not fol- ments with little to no parking require- crafted a bill which clarifies ment of their employer. see and represented to the lowing the rules on the required public ments and accessory dwelling units for a person using deadly force State Senator Janice public, where and how the review period. There are also many the suburbs. The idea with accessory in self-defense cannot be Bowling, a Tullahoma products can be sold in the complaints that Draft 4 of Recode was dwelling units is that a person could criminally prosecuted, nor Republican, is sponsoring state, and how those same released on December 27 during the build an apartment in their back yard. could he or she be con- a bill to regulate medical products can be used, as Christmas holidays. Neighborhood covenants do not trump sidered civilly liable. The cannabis. Bowling’s bill well as addressing poten- Recode began as a goal to tweak, sim- zoning so this could expose every neigh- bill specifically says the is being sponsored in the tial conflicts of interest. plify, and update the zoning code of the borhood to many backyard dwellings. person using deadly force House by Republican Rep- Governor Bill Lee has City of Knoxville. An urban planning con- A big issue to me is that term-limited in self-protection cannot resentative Ron Travis of issued a new Executive sultant, Camiros of Chicago, was hired to city council members will vote on Recode be held civilly liable by the Dayton. The Bowling-Travis Order freezing new regu- assist in this update. Somewhere, some- just as they are leaving office. These heirs or representatives of bill is quite different from lations in the state for the how an idea came from Knoxville-Knox term limited city council members will the person committing the previous versions attempt- next 90 days in an effort County Planning to shelve fifty years of have only two Recode workshops before crime. As to criminal pros- ing to regulate cannabis to keep the size of gov- Knoxville zoning code and its supporting they vote. A lot of folks that I have talked ecution, Representative for medical use. Senator ernment manageable in case law and replace it with what has to consider this to be unfair to Knoxville Griffey’s bill states a person Bowling believes her bill Tennessee. The governor become a 287-page document known property owners. acting in self-defense may “creates a fully functioning wants the 90 days to study as Recode Knoxville. This is only one of two chances for you not be detained, charged, framework to license grow- the impact and cost to tax- No citizen asked for this change. to be heard by your elected city coun- arrested, or indicted. ing, producing and dispens- payers of potential regula- This may have been done without the cil members. Please be sure to make State Representative ing operations.” Some fea- tions. normal legal notice. No property owner the time to attend and let your voice be Gloria Johnson of Knox- tures of the Bowling-Travis “I’ve encouraged each was mailed a MPC rezoning notice. There heard. ville is sponsoring a bill bill include a “fast track” department to think about with Memphis Democrat licensing system with their respective roles in Katrina Robinson, which deadlines defined by law making our state the best would give parents or to choose either a rural place to live, work and play,” guardians four hours of or urban based operation; Governor Lee said. “A more leave each year to attend it establishes a commis- thoughtful approach to reg- events at their child’s sion, which would be self- ulation is a key step in get- school. The bill extends funding, for regulating the ting government out of the the leave to employees access of both patient way and putting the citizens who have worked at their access and licensed canna- of Tennessee first.” job for a year or more and bis industry provided prod- requires prior notice to the ucts for those patients. The

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY The Mannis campaign hit the road early Tuesday morning visiting various areas of town and culminated with the 6 p.m. event in the Grand Event Hall at the EXPO Center. Attendees entering the campaign kickoff passed by a large campaign bus and through an entrance tent where Mannis buttons and campaign literature were handed out. Eddie Mannis kicks off is one has it all! 4 beds, 3.5 baths 3,676 sq ~1/2 acre lot with 2 Masters on main. Bonus room, home o ce, all brick, PLUS 1600 sq  . mayoral campaign down with roughed in bath to do whatever Cont. from page 1 go to work with a passion those potential candi- you’d like! Dual Fuel, 3 car garage, bonus and vision that our kids will dates include Marshall room up. MLS 1062185 $434,900 Mannis said many county return to Knoxville after col- Stair, Indya Kincannon, residents wished they lege,” he said. Mike Chase, John Bevil, Kim Litton REALTOR® could vote for him but are Mannis faces a growing W. Fletcher Burkhardt and Phone: (865)688-3232 not city residents so he number of opponents in Rev. T. Allen Clough. Thurs- urged those people to find the race to become Knox- day, May 16 is the official Cell: (865)567-9138 five people in the city to ville’s mayor. The non- qualifying deadline with www.kimlitton.com vote for him. partisan election already the general election set for [email protected] “I’ll make you a prom- has opponents who have August 27. ASSOCIATES Each o ce is independently owned and operated. ise, every day I get up I’ll named a treasurer and 3232 Tazewell Pike Knoxville, TN 37918 PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus February 4, 2019 Hallsdale-Powell Utility District questioned by customers By Focus Staff to increase by 6% this year more that my office could for about half the meet- problem that we’ve tried neighboring utility compa- Residents have been and water rates may climb do, but the utility districts ing about the system, to address.” He said some nies, and the salaries of complaining about high 4.5%. The HPUD district is are regulated by the state who it serves and some of the pipes date back to HPUD employees. water and sewer rates from under a state and federal and unfortunately HPUD of its known problems. the 1960s and the system Cardwell said he receives the Hallsdale-Powell Utili- mandate to fix certain prob- suffers from some struc- He said that the indepen- experiences small and $160,000 a year and said ty District for years. Knox lems. tural issues resulting from dent system, one of three large water leaks. County Mayor Glenn Jacobs Mayor Jacobs, a cus- deferred maintenance, serving Knox County, also Asked why a utility bill that salary information is hosted a public meeting tomer of the utility district, indebtedness and state serves parts of Union and doesn’t go down while available when someone to address the district’s echoed the frustration of and EPA mandates.” Anderson counties. He someone is not there and asks. He did say that begin- water and sewage system many people in a state- Jacobs added, “As a cus- then took questions sub- on vacation Cardwell said ning employees make less Thursday evening at Brick- ment he provided to The tomer of HPUD myself I mitted on index cards to that the invoice may have than if they worked for KUB. ey-McCloud Elementary Focus: understand their custom- Jacobs who relayed the included a “split bill” or that He said at the end of the School. “My hope was to bring ers are real people and questions to Cardwell. may someone had been in meeting that the utility dis- The utility district serves everyone together and hope that HPUD and the One question noted that the house and left a com- trict and the customers will some 30,000 water cus- have an informative meet- state of Tennessee would 47.3% of the water pumped mode running. tomers and 24,000 sewer ing, I think I accomplished explore every option to pro- by the district is lost before Questions also involved have to “pay the piper for customers with some that. I know many people vide some relief.” reaching customers and the high mineral content our kids and grandkids” 400 miles of water lines. are still frustrated and I HPUD General Manag- Cardwell explained, “We of water, a comparison to update and repair the Sewer rates are expected wish there was something er Darren Cardwell spoke still have a large water loss of other rates charged by system.

Design charrette presents Recode Knoxville Mary Hickman turns Cont. from page 1 a voluntary team of four 92 at Litton’s Continued from page 1 architects, one develop- er, and a team facilita- of her politically active grandfather who doted on his tor. The teams displayed grandchildren, renting a cabin in Tinzel Springs for the a before and after sketch family to gather during the summer and always keep- using the color-coded pro- ing an ice cold watermelon in the well for hot summer posed zoning map legend afternoons. that can be found on the Mary’s dream was to be an airline hostess after recodeknoxville.com web- graduation but her father refused to sign the permis- site. sion papers fearing that she could someday come to “We wanted to develop harm. A week after his refusal, the FBI while visiting the to the maximum of Recode high school took interest in her skills and offered her Knoxville. This map is a secretary position in Washington, D.C. after gradu- what new zoning ordinanc- ation. While in the position, she became friends with es could allow us to do,” J. Edgar Hoover’s secretary. A highlight of her career explained architect Josh was while visiting her friend, President Truman came Shaffer as he referred to through and shook her hand and spoke to her. Map 6, an area covering Mary eventually left Washington to return to Cor- Merchant Drive and Clin- ryton and reconnected with classmate Don Hickman ton Highway in Northwest PHOTO BY AMY BOX FELLHOELTER who had returned home from the Navy. The two mar- Knoxville. A couple discusses Map 3 viewing Parkridge at First Creek with a team member (on ried moved away for his business but returned to Cor- The architects’ diagrams right). ryton after retiring. She and her late husband raised emphasized making a con- three children, Charlie, Ray and Sheila, and have four nection to the existing com- walkability. holding multiple workshops the first workshop. “There grandchildren and one great-grandchild. munities. This was done “The next step in the proj- before voting on Recode are 73,000 parcels of land When her mother moved to Fountain City, Mary joined through using the greatest ect’s process is to record Knoxville. The first of these in the city, it’s my job to Fountain City United Methodist Church where her amount of density — more the charrette with pictures workshops will to be held make the best land-use mother was known for sharing the Gospel with every- uses within the proximity of and documents for the this Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. decisions for the people one she met. Mary returned to her childhood church, space — a more progres- public and city council to Councilwoman Rider said of Knoxville,” expressed Clapp’s Chapel United Methodist Church, where still sive look, reduced parking, review,” said Fawaz. all ordinances except resi- Councilwoman Rider. she attends today. She also remains actively involved increased green space and City council will be dential will be discussed at with Nicholas Gibbs Historical Society of Tennessee. The Legacy of a Family Business Continues at Fagan Jewelers

Fagan Jewelers has been a South Knox- ville tradition since the family business opened its doors in 1990 at 4409 Chap- man Highway. e store moved from its original location to the Shops at Traders Landing at 7425 Chapman Highway in 2004. e store has continued to serve many of its original customers from Knoxville, Seymour, Maryville and Se- vierville over 28 years. When a small family business loses a member of the family, the business can live on through those who knew and shared that vision. e late Ron Fagan and his wife Clytie Fagan, built their busi- e Fagan Jewelers Team. Pictured le to right are Aleka Stanford, ness together. When he passed away un- Clytie Fagan, Nick DeStefano and Figen Yalcin. expectedly last November, the resources and talent were in place for Fagan Jew- Jewelers are now provided by Master amond Essentials and is trained in watch elers to continue to serve generations of Jewelry Designer, Nicholas De Stefano. repair, appraisals, gold buying. Aleka will customers. He is a nationally renowned jeweler with be enrolling in additional courses for “I want to express my sincere gratitude a background in mechanical engineering completion of the GIA Graduate Gemol- to the community, to our many custom- and extensive training and certi cation ogist Program. ers and friends, who have shown such an in jewelry design. De Stefano recently re- Figen Yalcin who recently joined the outpouring of support in these past few located to Knoxville from Palm Harbor, sta at Fagan Jewelers in October 2018, months,” stated Clytie Fagan, Owner. “A Florida where he was the owner of Stefa- has extensive experience in retail jew- family business is built on relationships. no’s Fine Jewelry Design. His cra sman- elry that began in Rochester, New York Ron truly loved people, the customers, ship with gold, silver, platinum and gems where she was responsible for managing and friends. He was known for his cra s- has previously been showcased at many a locally owned jewelry store. Figen was manship, but his real passion was making galleries, stores and shows. also responsible for accounts payable and customers smile. Whether he was repair- When De Stefano relocated to the receivable as well as purchasing from ing a family heirloom, cra ing a custom South Knoxville area in September 2017, vendors. Figen apprenticed under a GIA design, or repairing a watch or glasses, he he introduced himself to the Fagans and certi ed jeweler who educated her in di- brought the same level of care and atten- began to work with them in their South amond grading. tion.” Knoxville store and from his own studio Over the decades, the jewelry indus- Clytie Fagan of Maryville, Tennessee, in Sevierville, TN. “Having a certi ed try has changed in the wake of Ama- began her career in the jewelry industry Master Jewelry Designer who worked zon and the in ux of chain stores that in 1976 at Markman Diamond Brokers. directly with both Ron and Clytie over have entered the market. Fagan Jewelers Clytie has implemented store operations several months means that the vision and continues to thrive in this challenging and touched virtually every aspect of the legacy that Fagan Jewelers has built can environment by building its reputation business since she and her late husband be perpetuated,” according to Aleka Stan- in custom design, jewelry repair, watch opened the store together. Clytie has ford, Sales Manager. “I’m humbled and repair, sourcing from national suppliers, established supplier and vendor relation- honored to help continue that vision out engraving, appraisals, buying gold, and ships with the jewelry industry across the of love and respect for what this family other services that are becoming increas- nation. She is well equipped to continue and our customer family means to me ingly rare these days. leading Fagan Jewelers and recently an- personally.” With the 80 combined years of experi- nounced the addition of the services of a Aleka, who originally came to Fagan ence, talents and expertise, Fagan Jewel- Master Jewelry Designer and sta mem- Jewelers in 2012, has been promoted ers continues to build on our namesake, bers who continue to grow the business from Sales Associate to Sales Manager, our reputation, and the relationships and meet customer expectations. assisting Clytie Fagan with operations which we value most because that is the ORNER Design and repair services at Fagan and sales. Aleka is certi ed by GIA in Di- heart and soul of our business. Kmarket & deli 7512 Sevierville Pike Hours: M-F 6am-8pm 7425 Chapman Highway (865) 851-9812 Sat 7am-8pm Sun 8am-6pm (865)579-4003 February 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

February 4, 2019

From Senator Chilhowee Park stakeholder Lamar Alexander

A year ago, funding nearly ran input being gathered out for the over 190 community health center sites in Tennessee. As part of a strategic study current and possible future in renovations and upgrades to Chilhowee Park and Exposition So (last) week, I of possible future uses of uses is invited to that 5:30 p.m. the complex, CSL completed a Center has a rich history, dating held a hearing in Chilhowee Park and Exposition meeting. market and feasibility study that back to national expositions in the Senate health Center, a consulting team will be City Council authorized Mayor outlined options for the future the early 1900s that drew the committee on leg- talking with stakeholders, con- Madeline Rogero’s administra- of the Knoxville Civic Auditorium likes of Theodore Roosevelt and islation I’ve intro- cluding with a community meet- tion to execute a contract of up and Coliseum. Helen Keller. duced to make ing, on Tuesday, Feb. 5. to $200,000 with CSL to review “We want to hear from the The 81-acre park serves sure that doesn’t The listening sessions through- the current uses of Chilhowee stakeholders and families who happen again. as home to the Tennessee out the day Tuesday with repre- Park and existing market condi- cherish Chilhowee Park as we Community health centers Valley Fair each fall and to sentatives of Convention Sports tions, then to develop a strategic hone a strategy that will guide are one of the most effective The Muse and Golden Gloves and Leisure International (CSL) business plan and facility plan. the park’s future development,” ways that we can help serve will include current park ten- CSL previously provided rec- said Chip Barry, the City’s Deputy Charities year-round. Adjacent the people of Tennessee. Over ants, event planners and other ommendations to the City on Chief of Operations. “This is to Chilhowee Park is the 53-acre 400,000 Tennesseans use com- stakeholders. Then, from 5:30 to ways to more fully maximize the first step, and as this study Zoo Knoxville, the city’s top munity health centers every year 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jacob public enjoyment of an under- moves ahead, there will be many attraction, which welcomed to get their primary care, dental, Building, there will be a commu- utilized older City-owned facil- more opportunities for people 512,112 visitors in 2018 and and behavioral health services -- nity meeting. Anyone wishing to ity. Three years ago, prior to to weigh in and be a part of the set a new attendance record for they provide families with access share ideas on Chilhowee Park’s the City investing $10 million discussions.” the fourth consecutive year. to affordable health care close to home, are open every day, and can get you quickly to a nearby hospital if you have a serious medical need. Morning Pointe Welcomes Residents to Their New Home I visited Lewis Health Center last year in Hohenwald, Tennessee, a community health center that I believe should serve as a model for rural health care providers. After Lewis County’s only hospi- tal closed, the closest emergen- cy room for its 12,000 residents was 30 minutes away. The old hospital building was turned into the Lewis Health Center, a com- munity health center that oper- ates as something between a clinic and full hospital. Lewis Health Center estimates they can deal with about 90 per- cent of patients that walk in the door. The center offers a wide range of health care, including preventive care, management of chronic conditions like asthma or high blood pressure, vac- cines, and prenatal care. Their doctors and nurses have a full laboratory to run tests, can per- form X-rays or give IVs, and they Last week, Morning Pointe of Knoxville opened its doors to residents for the first time. Associates were on hand to welcome the new keep an ambulance ready to take assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care community’s initial residents. Morning Pointe will celebrate the community’s grand patients to a partnering hospital opening on March 7 with an open house from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a formal dedication program at 4:30 p.m. Morning Pointe of if they need more care. Knoxville is located at 9649 Westland Drive. At the hearing, we heard from Dr. Dennis Freeman, CEO of Cherokee Health Systems in Tennessee, which integrates Christenberry Elementary holds Spelling Bee behavioral health and primary On Wednesday, January 16, students who represented their care for its patients in rural to Christenberry had their annual classes. inner city areas. Health centers Spelling Bee. The top speller in Killian said that in the last two like these accept private insur- each classroom represented weeks he actually was unable to ance, Medicare and Medicaid, their class in the final spelling study as much as he would have and charge patients based on bee. These top spellers battled like due to his other activities. a sliding fee scale so that those it out with multiple rounds to Killian wore his lucky socks given who are in need of care receive it, finally determine the winners. to him by Mrs. Hale. His last two regardless of ability to pay. Congratulations to new Spelling words to spell were “Dollop” and Community health centers Bee champion Killian Love of “Resemble.” have also been an important Mrs. Johnson’s class and runner- Tahj had worked hard the last part of combating the opioid up Tahj Bower of Ms. Stillwell’s few days leading up to the com- crisis that has impacted virtually class. Christenberry teachers petition. His last word to spell and staff are so proud of all the was “eliminate.” Continue on page 4 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus February 4, 2019 He’s back and we’re glad Our son Dallas the carpet in the bedroom in our bed at the purchased PVC pipes and moved back living room and back of the house. He con- joined them with plumber’s to Knoxville in zipping around tinually sneaked to the glue. Also included were September. the room as fast doorway to ask if he could several other parts which, to He moved to as possible on his come out. His toes touched this day, I don’t understand. Chattanooga hands and knees. the entrance to the room In the end, they stood in the Photo of a groundhog by Ralphine Major. to attend col- When he finished, so he never technically left back yard, stuffed a potato lege and then his forehead was the room, and Dallas yelled, down the barrel of this gun, began his career. covered with a “Mama,” and begged to be shot some hair spray into Groundhog Day! After 15 years, bright red spot released from the prison. the thing, and lit a match. he decided to By Joe Rector from the friction. His mother insisted that he “Bam!” A potato flew across It is the day set aside to gauge the coming of make a change [email protected] He smiled and return to the bed, and only the yard and into the woods spring. February 2 is the long-awaited day marked in jobs that led then realized how after several redirections behind our house. I never as “Groundhog Day” on most cal- him back here. painful the rug did he eventually serve his understood the rationale endars. Punxsutawney Phil of He’s been living with us burn was and began to cry. punishment and secure behind making something Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is until he can sell his place I laughed too hard to offer release. that would shoot a potato, the star woodchuck on February in Chattanooga and secure him much sympathy. Dallas hated school and but those two boys were 2. It is a special event as the a new residence. He won’t His stoic personality also cried from August until smart enough to assemble nation waits for the groundhog to be with us much longer, included a stubborn streak, April during his kindergar- and fire the weapon. emerge from his burrow. If the but just having him around another characteristic he ten year. However, the boy My son left for college groundhog sees his shadow, it is By Ray Hill for the last bit brings back inherited from his mother. was always curious. He and a boy, but he’s returned six more weeks of winter. If no [email protected] memories of when this man If his actions required pun- friends set out on adven- a man. I’m so proud of all shadow, then winter is over. was a small fry. ishments, and yes, that tures in the creek below the he’s accomplished. Yes, he Groundhogs are fun creatures Dallas was the easy child. meant spankings, he would house. On one occasion, a took his own path to where By Ralphine Major to watch. They can often be seen ralphine3@yahoo. Lacey was a bit fussier receive them without shed- neighbor’s son poked a he’s arrived, but he is a com standing on their two hind feet and more volatile; in other ding a single tear. When I stick down a hole and ignit- solid man who has a good to better survey the area around words, she was more like left his room, he would cry, ed an attack by of yellow heart and a good mind. He them. Whether standing on hind feet or all four, it her father. Dallas was laid but if I opened the door, he jackets. The three boys in will find success in this life. seems they are constantly eating. When spooked, back. That didn’t mean he would immediately stop any the group were covered He’s back, and we’re glad. they can scamper out of sight in a blink. Many years sat around and did nothing. tears that might fall. It was with the swarm and came Seeing him more often than ago, I saw an entire family of groundhogs that includ- It just meant his personal- his way of showing me that running back home with every couple of months is ed four or five little ones. ity was much more like his he wasn’t about to give in to whoops and cries that could a blessing. It’s nice to have At this writing, our nation is gripped by snow and mother’s. my demands. be heard for miles. a pal with whom to watch extreme cold as Groundhog Day approaches. Spring Sometimes, my son did We quickly decided that Dallas and neighbor Josh ball games, mow grass, and seems so far away. Meteorologists with their com- things that concerned me. “time-out” was a more decide to make potato rake leaves. Life is always puterized weather forecasting equipment predict that One of the first acts was effective discipline for this guns. It was something I’d a bit better when a child is the frigid temperatures could soar into the 60-degree putting his forehead onto boy. We placed him in our never heard about. They around, even if he is 34. range over the next few days. I have not seen a long- range forecast and am not sure when spring-like weather will finally arrive. Still, it is fun to follow the from Mennonite churches. and adhere to the principal but are derailed by a scene movements of the legendary groundhog on Groundhog The Amish are known for that worldly convenienc- of crime in Philadelphia. A Day. Just hope that he does not see his shadow! simple living, plain dress es are wrong. Most of all, few years ago, when I vis- and reluctance to adopt they have a genuine love ited in Lancaster County, many conveniences of for each other. When one out of curiosity, I drove to Third Saturday modern technology. In the family needs help, all the the farmhouse where the second half of the 19th other families are at their movie was filmed. I didn’t Those peaceful century the Amish divided side. get far, a nice lady came Hike February 16 into the Old Order Amish If you want to know some out of the barn and said The UT Arboretum a short trail hike (1 to 1.5 Amish and Amish Mennonites. more information about that they don’t like people Society’s monthly hike hours). Most of my friends and The latter mostly drive their way of life, there are “noseying” around. It also for February will be held This hike will be held readers know that I’m cars as does the main soci- some fictitious books writ- showed that in the movie; Saturday, February 16 outdoors and will be a Yankee transplanted ety whereas the Old Order ten by writers who impart- the Amish don’t like their at the UT Arboretum, led by Jeff Holt, a local down here in the South Amish continue to retain ed some of the language picture taken, but I did get 9:00 a.m. In 2019, the forester. Come to the from up North. I spent my their traditional culture. and beliefs of this sect. to see the house and barn. UT Arboretum Society is early years in Lancaster, In the early 18th cen- Some left their religion They have their ups and again offering a month- UT Arboretum Visitors Pennsylvania, but, after tury many Amish and but returned later in life. downs, just like you and ly hike on the third Center, 901 S. Illinois I married I became a Mennonites immigrated “Looking for A Miracle” me, but their faith in God Saturday of each month. Avenue in Oak Ridge at member of quaint little to Pennsylvania for vari- by Wanda Brunstetter, gives them strength and For the tenth year, the UT 9:00 a.m. for refresh- towns that were encircled ous reasons. Today the “Though Mountains Fall” by courage to withstand any Arboretum is showcas- ments before the hike. by Amish farms. Old Order Amish contin- Dale Cramer, and “Running obstacles that life brings ing the February hike as Wear clothes appropriate In Switzerland, two sects ue to speak Pennsylvania Around (and such)” by them. After reading these the Father-Daughter Hike, to the weather and boots of the Anabaptist move- German also known as Linda Byler will give you an books, I thought of one but everyone, regardless or good shoes for outdoor ment had a falling out and, Pennsylvania Dutch. They insight into their way of life word. “Peace.” of age, is welcome on this walking. led by Jakob Ammann, they do not have churches but and their different pronun- Thought for the day: hike. This is a free program went their separate ways. hold services in differ- ciations of everyday words. Because He lives, I can This is a great winter Those who followed Mr. ent homes each Sunday. One of my favorite movies face tomorrow. occasion to spend some offered by the University Ammann became known They are a hard-working is “Witness,” the story of an Send comments to: rose- quality time outdoors of Tennessee Arboretum as Amish. They’re close- people, grow most of their Amish mother and her son [email protected] or call 865- and to learn about the UT Society and no registra- ly related to, but distinct, own food, dress plainly going on trip to Baltimore 748-4717. Thank you. Arboretum’s trails. This is tion is required. Bouquets, Bouquets, Bouquets With Valentine’s Day payoff will be worth it. make your bouquets inter- flowers. A cut-and-come you cut them, the more fragrance when brought upon us, most women I’m talking about this esting. Also, plant ones with again flower, tall ageratum flowers the plants are eager indoors. are wanting, anticipating, now not only because it is blooms that are bold and grows 24 to 30 inches tall to produce. The color range There are so many others expecting a Valentine’s Day but also sturdy to spiky and wispy and rarely needs staking. It is huge. to choose from such as bouquet of spring planting season will allowing for different tex- can bloom from spring to These are just a few as Astilbe, Aster, Coreopsis, flowers. That soon be approaching. You tures. Using annuals in fall given the proper care. there are many, many annu- Coneflower (Echinaccea), being said, we can start planning your your cutting garden as well A secret to ageratums is als from which to choose. Phlox, Stonecrop, all know that it cutting garden now and be as perennials will provide to use warm water to irri- Have fun with it and exper- Sunflower, Veronica, is a great idea ready to plant it when the many, many flowers. As gate the plant for a bounty iment. Find flowers that Yarrow. The list is ongoing. By Mike and certainly weather allows. you know, annuals love to of blooms. bloom at different times to Don’t forget the bulbs, Cruze, Master touches the There are of course, be cut and bloom profuse- Bacheler Button: One of keep fresh flowers all the corms, and tubers either. Gardener heart of your many considerations when ly when you do so. Cut flow- the easiest, most produc- time. They make some of the loved one. planning a cutting garden. ers belong everywhere in a tive flowers you can grow Now let’s explore some most beautiful bouquets. However, what would be Some like to incorporate garden, and everywhere in is the humble bachelor perennials that are wise Daffodils, Tulips, Iris, Poppy even better? A bouquet of it into their already exist- a home. button. They are valuable as choices for a cutting Anemone (Windflowers), flowers from late February ing perennial gardens. When planning your cut- secondary flowers in mixed garden. Butterfly Weed, Dahlia, or early March through as However, others choose to ting garden, select a site bouquets. Blue is the most Delphiniums are an excel- Gladiolus, Lily, Grape late as November and per- designate a separate cut- that gets full sun (around distinctive color, but you lent choice. The only draw- Hyacinth, etc. It has been haps beyond. ting garden perhaps off to six or more hours a day). can also grow pink, white back to Delphinium is you said, “Few things say This can indeed be the side in a plot, perhaps Also, you will need soil that and maroon bachelor but- must be blessed with deep, “spring” more than a bou- achieved. By planting the raised beds. Flowers for is rich in organic matter and tons These flowers will last rich soil, otherwise you will quet of tulips.” right flowers (perennial, cutting can be worked into is well-drained. a week in arrangements. probably have to work to So, you get the picture, by annuals and bulbs), flow- the landscape in a variety Now, let’s look at some Pincushion Flower or grow good delphiniums. planning a cutting garden ering shrubs, and ground- of ways—either in orderly, flowers that make great Scabiosa: Pincushion flow- They are so beautiful in the and then planting it, you cover, your loved one can straight rows, or in a more cutting flowers that are ers are one of the annu- garden, that you may have can have bouquets for your be showered with bouquets natural, loose design. If you appropriately suited for als every flower arranger a hard time bringing your- loved one, yourself, your monthly or even weekly have room, it makes sense Zone 7. Keep in mind that should grow. The blue, self to cut them. However, friends, your neighbors, during certain times of the to grow flowers for cut- I will mention flowers that white, or pink blossoms if you can, they make splen- etc. for every (or almost year. A cutting garden to ting as you would vegeta- bloom at different times of are much loved by butter- did additions to a bouquet every) month of the year! A compliment your perenni- bles in a vegetable garden. the year because remem- flies. They also have a light and their vase life is sever- great Valentine’s idea to be al gardens is the perfect The orderly rows make for ber the purpose is to have fragrance which is nice al days. shared throughout the year! solution; easy maintenance and you flowers for your loved one when added to your bou- Peonies are an old-time Happy Valentine’s Day! You may be thinking, don’t have to worry as much year- round. quets. Cut stems when the favorite. They make excel- that sure seems like a lot about ruining the aesthet- Starting with a few annu- blooms just begin to open, lent cut flowers and add “Flowers always make of work to provide bou- ics as you would if they als that make good choices carefully split the stem a bold statement to any people better, happier, quets. However, think of it were incorporated in your for cutting gardens are as ends, and condition in bouquet or arrangement. and more helpful; they are in terms of cost-effective- landscape. However you follows: plain water overnight. They Cut when buds are full sunshine, food, and med- ness; buying fresh flowers choose to design your cut- Ageratum: Many garden- will last seven to ten days in and on the verge of open- icine to the soul.”-Luther from the florist or grocery ting garden, you will receive ers know ageratum as a six- arrangements. ing. Condition in cool water Burbank store, can be costly. Sure, much pleasure from it. inch-tall bedding plant, but Zinnia: Zinnia are the overnight. Vase life is about “I must have flowers, you will have to expend a Plant flowers in a wide array there are also taller variet- true workhorses of the cut one week. Peonies add always, and always.”— little sweat equity, but the of colors and shapes to ies that make excellent cut flower garden. The more such a strong yet pleasant Claude Monet February 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Tennessee Governors & the

Path to the US Senate Part Nineteen Pages from the Past

By Ray Hill [email protected] Pulaski Congressman mansion. Even though Ross Bass had defeated he had lost the primary Governor Frank Clement election for the U. S. for the Democratic Senate to Ross Bass in nomination to succeed 1964, he had another the late Senator Estes opportunity to run in Kefauver. Bass faced 1966. He could not seek Republican Howard Baker reelection as governor that in the general election. It year, but could either run was the first time Frank for the Senate or retire Clement had lost an from politics, at least for a election and his defeat period of time. FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION. had been sweeping. Clement, watched as (From left to right), Sen. Fred Harris of OK, Joseph Montoya (NM), Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield, Senator Congressman Bass always with profound Ross Bass (TN), & Sen. Robert Kennedy (NY) confidently approached suspicion by the Nashville the general election, Tennessean, seemed he called the Tennessee Jay Hooker against Buford in 1966 for the same election, they laid aside running on the same to be acting like “a full- General Assembly into Ellington’s comeback in office he had sought in their differences to join the ticket as Senator Albert blown candidate” in the special session on March 1966. Plans for Frank 1964 unsuccessfully, the gubernatorial candidates, Gore and President Lyndon newspaper’s opinion. 14 to consider property tax Clement’s comeback governor had a somewhat Buford Ellington and John Johnson. There had been Columnist Bill Kovach assessments and a $25 were also underway as flimsy response. “I had not Jay Hooker, for a banquet signs Tennessee was no citing the governor’s recent million surplus. Clement the Jackson Sun reported yet reached the midpoint with Davidson County’s longer the Democratic “spurt” of activity, thought wanted the legislature to petitions were being of a four-year term as Democratic Women. Bass bastion it had once been. Frank Clement would run propose an amendment to circulated to qualify the governor then,” Clement made light of the much- The Volunteer State had for senator again in 1966. Tennessee’s Constitution governor to seek the said. “I feel that in the last publicized incident where gone Republican in the Perhaps the bitterest “to classify property - - Democratic nomination for campaign I was in a poor he had walked off the last three presidential critic of the governor - which will allow it to be the United States Senate position to have the record dais of the earlier dinner elections; in 1952 and in Tennessee, even the taxed at different rates.” in Madison County on May properly evaluated.” When in Washington, Senator 1956 it had voted for Tennessean conceded Clement was also one 13, 1966. The Sun also asked if he would take part Bass quipped, “I wanted GOP Dwight Eisenhower. Clement had attempted of forty governors who noted prospective GOP in the coming primary fight to come. I’m glad I came. In 1960 Tennesseans to learn from his 1964 received a classified candidate Howard Baker between Buford Ellington I’m going to stay.” Bass preferred Richard Nixon defeat. The Tennessean briefing from Secretary of was likely to face a primary and John Jay Hooker for the managed to exchange to John F. Kennedy. observed following his loss State Dean Rusk about the challenge of his own, gubernatorial nomination, pleasantries with his Both of Tennessee’s in the 1964 Democratic war in Vietnam. which might complicate Clement responded, “I opponent, gesturing to seats in the U. S. Senate senatorial primary, Governor Clement’s the Democratic primary want all the votes I can get. their wives, Avanell and had not been up for Governor Clement had speech before the as Republican “voters may I’d like to get the Ellington Lucile, and said, “Governor, election together at the since worked hard “to legislature was broadcast not care for Gov. Clement, votes; the Hooker votes, I think there’s at least one same time since 1934. cement his relationship on television and he but they like Sen. Ross and I’d like to get all of the way in which we’re alike Gore was running for with the Negro voters of forcefully met his critics Bass even less.” Bass votes.” - - - we both outmarried a regular six-year term the state.” who contended he had The Sun also noted Senator Ross Bass ourselves.” while Ross Bass was the Bill Kovach, who wrote only called the General Bass might well not enjoy had made his own All the candidates tried nominee to finish the last “Capitol Spotlight” for Assembly into special the almost solid support announcement that he to keep the tone light and two years of the late Estes the Tennessean, thought session for political he had received from the planned to seek reelection “nonpolitical.” Clement Kefauver’s term of office. Clement’s “strongly purposes. “Let the black community in 1964; the Saturday prior to Frank spoke about supporting Bass won the general conservative campaign” political winds blow,” the the Sun thought Clement Clement’s declaration he, the troops in Vietnam, election, albeit by a had been “one of the governor roared. “Let the “has paid particular too, would be a candidate. returning to his old-time reduced margin. Howard major miscalculations of political partisans howl. attention to this segment Bass said he had kept his oratory, which had been Baker swept East the year” and the governor Let the election year storm of Tennessee voters and promises to the people missing through much of Tennessee and won had learned a lesson from rage. Let us…calmly stand may have made some from his campaign two the campaign. It was likely several counties in once that experience. Kovach our ground and do those inroads in this area.” years prior and asked for John Jay Hooker who got solidly Democratic Middle thought the governor’s things which should be Clement inched ever a full six-year term in the off the best quip of the Tennessee. Baker also Christmas message, which done for the benefit of all closer to an official Senate. Senator Bass evening, when he looked Bouquets, Bouquets, Bouquets won a handful of counties had flashed across TV Tennesseans and do it announcement of his dismissed Governor Frank at Governor Clement and in West Tennessee. screens in Tennessee, had now!” candidacy. Speaking in Clement as “someone out former governor Ellington Baker carried Knox and made Clement seem more As might be expected, Knoxville to about 400 of a job and looking for my and wryly said, “It is true Hamilton counties while human and less like “some the Tennessean was members of the Jaycees, job.” I have no experience Bass carried Davidson and aloof politician.” While long critical of Clement’s Clement said, “This is When asked if he at being governor of Shelby counties. noted for his oratory on proposal. The Tennessean my farewell to you - - expected a difficult Tennessee, but you know Still, Baker won more the stump, Frank Clement did admit Clement had - as governor. I want campaign, Bass retorted, they haven’t exactly than 46% of the vote in had not fared nearly so been forced to be creative to emphasize the ‘as “Every fight is rough.” passed the job around the the late E. H. Crump’s well on television. The when he came back into governor’ part of it.” The Senator Bass appreciated last few years.” former domain of Shelby governor had participated office in 1963, finding governor had a habit of the irony of facing Clement used Bass’s County; only in Davidson in a television series “that his predecessor, referring to himself in the Clement once again in stomping out of the County did Ross Bass win highlighting visits with Mr. Buford Ellington, had third person and told the the Democratic primary fundraiser in his own by something resembling Tennessee’s chief left the revenue cupboard Jaycees, “Frank Clement and quipped it might well speeches. the kind of majority executive, including a two- bare.” Not only that, hopes to be back again, be akin to “what we call While speaking to a received by a Democrat. part tour of the governor’s but Ellington, according again, and again.” the Late Show - - - same crowd of 400 people at In Davidson County, Baker mansion. to the Tennessean, Governor Clement characters, same plot, Trenton in front of the won less than 40% of the Kovach conceded all “also left a tremendous made his announcement same winner.” Gibson County Courthouse, vote. of Clement’s actions backlog of untended official on May 31, 1966. Senator Ross Bass Clement said, “I was The final tally was fit perfectly well within needs in education, He would challenge made a political mistake invited here…I wanted to Ross Bass winning with the expected role of a mental health and other Ross Bass inside the while attending a come…I am going to stay 568,905 votes to 517,330 governor, but insisted they areas of service.” The Democratic primary for Democratic fundraising until I have shaken every for Howard Baker. Dan also helped to refurbish Tennessean gave Clement the senatorial nomination. dinner in Washington, hand on this Courthouse Kuykendall, the GOP the governor’s tarnished no credit for tending to Clement promised he D. C. The mistress of lawn.” That is precisely nominee against Albert image. those needs; rather, the would treat the office with ceremonies, attempting what the governor did after Gore, won 46% of the vote Bill Kovach’s suspicions Nashville newspaper “the dignity and respect it to make a word play on the conclusion of his thirty- in the general election. were well founded; few snapped Clement had deserves”, while assuring Bass’s name, referred to minute speech. Lyndon Johnson beat Barry people in Tennessee who gone “overboard” in Tennesseans he would him as “big mouth Bass,” Whether Frank Clement Goldwater with 634,947 knew anything about proposing new taxes to not neglect his duties a characterization the was able to reinvent votes to 508,965 for the politics thought Frank address those needs it as governor during the senator did not appreciate himself for the 1966 Arizona senator. Howard Clement would simply cited. The Tennessean campaign. at all. Growling he had senatorial campaign Baker had actually run leave quietly. complained “the amazing Referring to the constant not wanted to attend remained to be seen. Both ahead of Barry Goldwater Most considered it a thing about the Clement- speculation about his the dinner in the first the governor and Senator in Tennessee. Ross Bass certainty that Clement Ellington years is that the future political plans, place, Bass muttered he Ross Bass campaigned had run less than 2,000 wanted to vindicate on-again, off-again tax Clement said, “I am today thought he would leave, at a furious pace in the votes behind Albert Gore. himself by defeating programs have kept the ending that speculation then jumped up from his humid heat of July. No one watched Senator Ross Bass in state lagging in mental and uncertainty by table and stalked out, The outcome of the events more closely than the Democratic primary health and education.” announcing to all the leaving his beautiful, albeit election would determine Governor Frank Clement. and go to Washington, The Tennessean people of Tennessee that embarrassed wife Avanell not only their own The governor had once D.C. and take his seat as was solidly in Senator I will be a candidate for by herself. respective political fates, been confined to private a member of the United Ross Bass’s corner and the United States Senate The second time Senator but that of Tennessee’s life once before, a dismal States Senate. would strongly back the seat…” Ross Bass and Governor politics for decades to four-year period of forced The governor got quite gubernatorial campaign of When asked why he Frank Clement faced come. exile from the governor’s a lot of publicity when first-time candidate John expected to be successful one another in a primary PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus February 4, 2019 Getting to know AMY MIDIS By Mike Steely [email protected] an avid runner and triath- lete. I ran in college at Texas The Knoxville Focus con- A&M University and have tinues our conversations completed five Ironman tri- with interesting people athlons, including the World in our area. Some of the Championships in Kona, people are well known Hawaii. I can’t run any- and some are just regular more due to arthritis in my people with an interesting knees, but still enjoy hiking, life, occupation, hobbies swimming, and especially or a history of community long weekend rides. I love involvement. the convenience of riding my bike from my house to This week we feature South Knoxville. I can be on a chat we had recent- open roads with few cars ly with Amy Midis, a very and beautiful rolling hills in busy lady who served as 30 minutes. president of the Forest Heights Neighborhood What do you see as your Association for six years, main accomplishment in life? is currently the secretary My marriage and my kids, of the Bearden Village they are my greatest joy. Council, and a member of Community Forum. How do you think other She is a former member people see you? of the Neighborhood Most importantly, I hope Amy Midis chats with Knoxville Focus Reporter Mike Steely. The very-involved neighborhood leader balances family Advisory Council for the they see me as respect- with volunteering in various causes. City of Knoxville, and ful of all people, regard- currently serves on the less of their race, gender, Public Property Naming religion, sexual orienta- Committee and Recode infrastructure to bike and difficult to accommodate neighborhoods, and the allows home occupations tion, and socio-economic Knoxville Stakeholder walk within a city can with young children in the connectivity on the gre- as a “use on review” in the background. Advisory Committee. create an active, healthy house. We moved him enways and sidewalks is R-1 zone, and permits only Recently, Midis was community. I was honored into the house across the invaluable to the quality of a home office in R-1E. I have If you had to do one thing appointed to the advisory when Caroline Cooley, BWK street where he currently life. a home office and fully sup- over in your life what would committee for Bike Walk president, asked me to be lives with a full-time care- I know many resi- port residents being able to that be? Knoxville and will be the on the board and to chair giver. We are grateful that dents are worried about work from home. However, I was risk adverse and chairperson of its neigh- the neighborhood engage- he will live the remainder Recode. I have been on neighborhoods are for res- lacked confidence in my borhood engagement ment committee. It was of his life at home, close the Stakeholders Advisory idential use, and there are abilities as a kid and committee. a perfect role for me that to family. We have learned Committee for Recode many types of businesses even young adult. I know I combined neighborhoods the importance of family, Knoxville as the neighbor- that will diminish that char- passed up many opportu- How did you get so involved and BWK efforts to pro- especially nearing the end hood representative. It acter if allowed to operate nities for personal growth in the community? mote biking and walking for of your life. has been a privilege to be within this zone. I am dis- early in life because of my It all started when my all ages and abilities in the engaged in a process that appointed that some of the insecurity and unwilling- neighbor, Maria Gall, asked Knoxville region. What brought you to guides future development landscaping guidelines that ness to take risks. me to be the street repre- Knoxville? within the city. I am in favor were originally included in I am thankful for the sentative for the Forest How has your involvement in My husband’s work of changes in zoning that the draft ordinance have many successes in my Heights Neighborhood Forest Heights affected your brought us to Knoxville. allow increased residential been eliminated or reduced personal and professional Association and then quick- family or business? We moved one month after density along our corridors. in the later drafts. I want life, and I have overcome ly changed the request to I work for Covenant our wedding. He is a cancer I live in a neighborhood our city and county to be a those feelings of insecurity. being president. Many Health as a financial ana- and colorectal surgeon and where two multi-family vibrant, healthy, and walk- I turned 50 in November, people involved in their lyst. Covenant allows me his first job out of train- developments were built able city and having better and I don’t plan on letting neighborhood associa- the flexibility to decide ing was in Knoxville. I was under our R-2 zoning in the landscaping enhances all the next half of my life pass tion have similar stories: when and where I will work accepted to the University late 1970s. Narrow roads of these for all residents me by wishing I had the they are willing to help but my hours. I am very appre- of Tennessee MBA pro- and fast traffic has dimin- I like living in the city, and courage to take chances. are waiting to be asked. ciative of this flexibility to gram, which I started a ished the connectivity of value the additional servic- At that time, I had lived in address family commit- few weeks after moving our neighborhood streets. es and protections allowed If you chose one thing in my neighborhood for 14 ments and pursue my com- to town. We didn’t know We need more housing as a city resident. Our your position that is very sat- years. Many of our closest munity work. anyone in Knoxville, and opportunities in Knoxville, neighborhood has a great isfactory what would that be? friends lived on our street. My family is extremely had no family in Tennessee. but they should be placed relationship with our city I love working with people My family had benefited supportive and loves the There was a lot of change on roads where the existing council representatives, to resolve issues. The most from the neighborhood passion I have for neighbor- for both of us during our infrastructure and options and I would not want to valuable role as a neigh- association’s great history hoods within our city! My first year of marriage. We for alternative transporta- lose that level of represen- borhood leader is to help of advocacy and neighbor- father who passed away had originally thought we tion are available. tation. One of the first initia- neighbors understand all hood engagement. I loved almost three years ago would return to Houston Additional density will tives I tackled as president sides of the issues, and to my neighborhood and was always told me the biggest after a few years, but I am also generate more oppor- of Forest Heights was to assist in finding agreeable proud to step up and lead impact you can make in so glad that didn’t work out! tunities for residents to live rezone our neighborhood. solutions for all involved an organization that has your life is at the local level. I grew up in Houston during close to their job. My par- We had a handful of neigh- parties. been actively engaged He was right. I feel like I am the 1970-1980s. It was a ents each spent 1.5 hours bors who opposed the with their residents since setting a great example for period of tremendous pop- in the car driving each way rezone, afraid they would What’s your favorite meal or it formed in the late 1970s. my girls to get involved and ulation growth for Houston. to work. It is hard on fam- be no longer be able to place to dine? I am very excited about make a difference. I was rezoned to four dif- ilies, and even worse for operate a home office. Our It’s a real treat to eat my latest position with ferent elementary schools the environment. I sup- district’s councilmember, at home, especially if my Bike Walk Knoxville (BWK). Tell us a little about your and two different middle port accessory dwelling Duane Grieve, worked with husband is cooking. He I went to the first Open family. schools. It was very diffi- units (ADUs) as a right in us to amend the zoning is Greek, and a wonderful Streets on North Central I have been married to my cult to feel connected to all residential districts. As ordinance at MPC to allow cook. We have young kids with my daughters many husband, Greg Midis, for 21 anything when there was a caregiver, I know this will home offices in the new so when we dine out, it’s years ago. It was so fun to years. We have two daugh- so much change. It was not be invaluable to many fami- zone. It took over a year for usually fast and located see everyone sharing the ters: Lattie, 15, and Megan, until I moved to Knoxville lies now and in the future. these changes to occur in close to home: Wok Hay, streets, having a good time 9. Six years ago, my father that I felt connected to a There are definitely the zoning ordinance, but Hard Knox Pizza, Abridged while being active. I also in-law moved to Knoxville community and its city. aspects of Recode that thanks to his help, we were and The Burger are our attended the Bike Walk from Richmond, Virginia need more work. I want able to get 100% approval most frequented local Tennessee Conference in after my mother in-law What are your hopes for either restrictions or a from all residents of Forest spots. Of course, we do a 2015 and heard a presen- died suddenly. He was Knoxville and what do you review process on the type Heights. If it wasn’t for his lot of Chick-fil-A! tation from Gil Penalosa, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s think about a potential met- of business that can oper- support and guidance, we founder of the 8 80 Cities over 13 years ago, and we ro-type government? ate as a home occupa- would have not pursued the How would you like to be initiative who advocates became his caregivers. It is I am amazed with the tion in residential districts. rezoning. remembered? for streets that are safe extremely stressful being a positive change that has This is a new change for A person who used the for 8 year olds and 80 caregiver. We realized after occurred in Knoxville all neighborhoods current- What is your hobby or out- opportunities and gifts she year olds. I was inspired to six months that he needed over the past 20 years! ly zoned R-1 or R-1E. The side interests? was given to help the most see how having the public full-time care, which was We have strong vibrant current zoning ordinance I love the outdoors! I was number of people.

From Senator Lamar Alexander Cont. from page 1 for Americans in need of community health centers of Washington and I have Center, and many others substance use disorder rely partly on federal fund- introduced legislation to across the country, are one every community across or mental health servic- ing, and Congress has to act extend that funding for of the best ways for families the country. Last year, the es. And in 2017, 65,000 by the end of September to the next five years so that to access affordable health U.S. Department of Health Americans received medi- make sure the centers con- Tennesseans can rely on care close to home, and I and Human Services pro- cation-assisted treatment tinue to receive this feder- community health centers hope my legislation to keep vided over $350 million in for substance use disor- al funding so that they can to be open and available them open and operation- funding specifically to sup- ders at community health keep their doors open for when they need them. al is signed into law before port community health centers. Tennesseans. Community health cen- the end of September when centers administering care To cover their costs, Senator Patty Murray ters like Lewis Health their funding runs out. February 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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Powell boys are TMSAA SECTION 1 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT state bound! By Steve Williams state tourney at Stew- Powell’s Bryce Bur- arts Creek High School khart left his game jersey in Smyrna. Powell (26-2) at home and didn’t real- will play Mt. Juliet Friday ize it until he got to Hardin at 5:45 (CST). The finals Valley Middle School, site will be Saturday. of the TMSSA Section 1 Courtney credited a AAA finals Saturday. “balanced attack” with Fortunately, head capping the title. The Pan- coach Darin Courtney thers built a 33-12 lead had brought along extra by halftime. Ayden Greene jerseys. So a relieved Bur- (14 points), Burkhart (13) khart wore No. 1 instead and Bryce Jardet (12) led of his usual No. 5. the scoring. And that was fitting, as In the girls’ finals, Car- the Panthers came out of penters defeated West the tournament No. 1 and Valley 30-21.

Burkhart was named MVP. The Focus will have PHOTO BY KEN LAY An outstanding first half complete Section 1 cham- sparked Powell to a 46-31 pionship game stories in Powell and Cleveland battle down low Thursday night in the TMSAA Section 1 AAA basketball tournament. The win over Vine, earning the its Feb. 11 issue. Panthers advanced to the finals with a 42-35 win. Panthers a berth in the Greene and Panthers scratch off Tennessee Football Coaches Cleveland in semifinals By Steve Williams team effort. Guard Bryce Association honors Ayden Greene warmed Burkhart led with 17 points. up just in time. Bryce Jardett chipped in area players Powell Middle School’s eight. By Ken Lay left handed shooting guard All of Cleveland’s scor- Jefferson. Senior defen- went ice cold for almost ing came from two players Several area high sive back Alec Boruff two periods, but fired in – Jacob Kinpson (22) and school football players was selected as an ath- a 3-pointer to end a seri- Rodney Broadnax (13). were recently named to lete. He started in Webb’s ous Cleveland run late in Powell Coach Darin the Tennessee Football defensive secondary last the third and the Panthers Courtney said “defensive Coaches Association’s All- season and entered the held off the Blue Raiders effort” was the key to the State Teams. 2018 season as coach 42-35 in the Section 1 win. In total, 24 players were David Meske’s starting AAA tournament at Hardin “When you’re playing a named to four different quarterback. He later Valley Middle School Thurs- team that big and athlet- all-state squads. Four returned to the defensive day night. ic, we had to have a lot were selected to the Divi- side of the ball, where The victory advanced of heart on the defensive sion II-A Team. Four more he flourished during his Powell (25-2) to Satur- board. And their length can made the Class 6A Team senior season. day’s championship game cause any team problems and 14 made the Class 5A Quarterback Luke Kirby against Vine. in half court, but we had team and a pair of Austin- and offensive lineman Will Greene finished with some patience on offense East standouts received Dorsey were selections for 14 points, but his “3” and made big shots. statewide honors in Class the Rams. with 1:06 left in the third “Greene made a key AAA, In Class 6A: Hardin period might have been his 3 late. Burkhart overall In Division II-A: Webb Valley Academy, Bearden biggest as Cleveland had was just outstanding. Our School of Knoxville and and Farragut all had gone on a 9-0 run to start muscle guys (Cason Huf-

Grace Christian Acad- players pick up all-state the second half, cutting the faker and Emmett Burns) PHOTO BY KEN LAY emy each had two play- honors. Panthers’ lead to 22-21. were just battling their guts The basketball bounces high in the after a Cleveland free ers selected. The Spar- The Hawks had line- Cleveland (18-8) never out. throw attempt against Powell in the TMSAA Section tans were represented by backer Luke DeFur named got that close again. “And tonight the player 1 semifinals Thursday night at the new Hardin Valley Continued on page 4 senior running back Jahlil Powell prevailed with a Continued on page 2 Middle School gym.

Vine has to ‘earn’ sectional semifinal win over Lake Forest, 35-33 By Ken Lay that if they wanted to win situations and nobody ever perfect 15-0 record and fin- the backcourt and Vine minutes remaining in the Vine Middle School’s this game, they were going gives them anything. They ished second in the James turned those Lake Forest game and appeared poised boys basketball team to have to earn it,” Hey- have to earn everything. A. Ivey Jr. Memorial Middle miscues into easy baskets to advance to the section- punched its ticket to the ward said after his squad Lake Forest is a good team School Basketball Tourna- and made free throws. al championship game, Section 1-AAA semifinals nabbed a 35-33 victo- and they weren’t going to ment, was facing a 21-14 The Golden Bears, who which was played Saturday Thursday night. ry over Lake Forest in the give it to us. We had to earn deficit early in the third led 10-6 at the end of the at Hardin Valley (results But things didn’t come sectional semifinals Thurs- it.” quarter and the Bruins, first quarter, closed the were unavailable at press easily for the Golden Bears. day night in front of a spir- And earn it, the Golden who hail from Cleveland, third frame with a 12-4 run time) but the Bruins weren’t That, however, is nothing ited crowd at Hardin Valley Bears (24-2) did. Early had momentum on their and turned their deficit into about to make thing easy new according to coach Middle School. “This game in the third quarter, Vine, side. a razor-thin 26-25 advan- for the KCMSBC confer- Jerel Heyward. mirrors a lot of my kids’ which won the Knox County But the Golden Bears tage heading into the final ence champions. “I told my kids, when lives. Middle School Basketball stepped up the defensive six minutes of the contest. Vine never trailed in the we were down by seven “I have a lot of kids who Conference’s regular-sea- pressure and forced Bruins Vine opened a 34-28 fourth quarter but Lake points in the third quarter, are in some really tough son championship with a into multiple turnovers in lead with just over two Continued on page 3

Bearden - Shamarcus Brown Karns - Mark Vance recognizing them in this week’s issue Berean Christian - Nick Parker Powell - Riley Bryant and apologizes for the omission. CAK - Davis Brady Seymour - Logan Handy Carter - Bryson McKeehan South-Doyle - Cleophus Smith Girls Basketball Weeks 1 and 2 Catholic - Brian Edwards TSD - Jalen Harris Seymour - Emily Russell Central - Jayden Fine The King’s Academy - Tyler Overdorf The King’s Academy - McKenna Monger Concord Christian - Gavyn Gregg Webb - Luke Burnett

Farragut - Robby Geron West - Jawaun Moore Girls Basketball Weeks 3 and 4 The award is based on Attitude, First Baptist Academy - Lucas Seymour - Kaylee Collier Careacter, Grades, Community Service McPherron Johnson University - Kenton Gillion and Performance as a Person. The King’s Academy - Bailey Burgess Fulton - Trey West

Gibbs - Austin Coppinger PREVIOUS HONOREES BOYS BASKETBALL Boys Basketball Weeks 1 and 2 Grace Christian - Cooper Riggs The Focus inadvertently left out (Weeks 3 and 4 Honorees) Halls - Sheldon James The King’s Academy and Seymour Seymour - Colin McGurk Austin-East - Dereke Upton Hardin Valley - Rob Kline honorees from previous weeks, but is The King’s Academy - Zack Tilley PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus February 4, 2019 Lady Admirals overcome sluggish start to rout HVA Admirals outlast HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NOTEBOOK By Ken Lay (7-17. 3-10) early. high gear. out Wyatt’s performance. Farragut High School’s HVA, which is in the Wyatt, a wing player, had “Claire was great for us girls basketball team midst of a rebuilding cam- all 10 of her points before tonight,” Mayfield said. HVA in tough picked up another District paign, took an 8-6 lead halftime to help Farragut “I’d like to say that she’s 4-AAA victory early last when Kiara Inman made a extend its advantage to capable of putting up 20 week. basket with 3 minutes, 25 39-18 by halftime but she every night. But she always district shootout The Lady Admirals used a seconds remaining in the didn’t have any answers comes up short of that. balanced offensive scoring first quarter. regarding her team’s slow “But she does so many By Ken Lay week against the Hawks attack to rout rival Hardin But the good times were start. different things well. (11-13, 4-9). Valley Academy 66-43 on short-lived for the Lady “Everybody knows that Tonight, she got the first When Farragut High Geron finished with 18 Monday, Jan. 28 before a Hawks as Farragut broke we play in one of the tough- two rebounds for us, one School’s boys basketball points. Brown added 11. spirited crowd at the Lynn a 10-10 tie when fresh- est districts and we know on offense and one on team got off to its misera- But that duo got plenty of E. Sexton Gymnasium. man Keeleigh Rogers hit that we have to come ble start this season, things help from a younger and defense.” The game, originally a jumper to give the Lady ready to play,” Wyatt said. looked bleak for coach Jon more inexperienced sup- Morgan Carbaugh scheduled for Tuesday, was Admirals the lead as time “We know that we have Higgins and the Admirals. porting cast. scored 14 points to lead moved to last Monday due expired in the opening to be focused and I don’t But Farragut has turned Junior center Alec Keath- the Lady Admirals. Macy to forecasted snow in the frame. From there, Farra- think we were completely things around and its win ley scored 13 points and area for Tuesday. gut wouldn’t trail again. focused early. Barnes added 11 and over District 4-AAA and freshman Dillon Atwell, Approximately an hour The Lady Admirals found “I don’t know what Avery Strickland had eight. west Knox County rival Farragut’s leading scorer, before tip-off, the Lady their shooting touch, turned happened early. I know Inman, Hardin Valley’s Hardin Valley Academy now scored 12 points and hit Admirals learned that up the defensive pressure we weren’t complete- senior guard led all scor- has it in the hunt for a top- three crucial 3-pointers in school was called off for and ran past Hardin Valley. ly focused. Maybe it was ers with 16 points and Tori four seed and first-round the third quarter for the the following day and they Farragut would use a because we just found out Adams scored 15 points for bye in the upcoming district Admirals, who led 54-47 were lethargic out of the 27-8 second-quarter surge that school was going to be the Lady Hawks, who had a tournament, which opens heading to the final quarter. gate. to seize control of the out tomorrow.” modest two-game district on Feb. 11 at William Blount The balance has provid- Farragut (20-5 overall, game. It was junior Claire Farragut coach Jason winning streak snapped High School. ed a recent formula for suc- 10-3 in the district) missed Wyatt that provided the ini- Mayfield was pleased with with the loss. Higgins said the reason cess for the Admirals, who its first five shots and actu- tial spark that helped the his squad’s night on the for the team’s turnaround have swept the Hawks this ally trailed the Lady Hawks Lady Admirals shift into hardwood and he singled is simple. season. “We just try to get better “Robby and Will do a great each day,” Higgins said job of attacking the basket after the Admirals out- and with Dillon and Alec out lasted the Hawks 70-66 there hitting shots, it’s dif- Stephney says rematch with on Monday, Jan. 28 at the ficult to defend as long as Lynn E. Sexton Gymnasium. we’re running things cor- “We’ve been much better rectly and doing things that in the second half of the we’re supposed to do,” Hig- Maryville will be ‘a pump game’ season as far as our bal- gins said. By Steve Williams ance offensively. The Admirals struggled The Rematch. “We’ve got a good mix of early and were down 13-11 Bearden will host Maryville Tues- outside shooting and guys at the end of the first quar- day night at 7:30. It may be the most who can attack the basket ter but they led by as many anticipated high school basketball going right now. Our main as many as nine points sev- game of the regular season in Knox- objective is just to continue eral times before Hardin ville. The Bulldogs, ranked No. 4 in to get better each day.” Valley made a late run. The Associated Press Class AAA Farragut (10-15 overall, Farragut took a 62-53 state rankings, lost its only District 6-7 in the district) struggled lead with 4 minutes, 45 4-AAA contest at Maryville 61-60 out of the gate in Novem- seconds remaining when on Dec. 14. ber and that really wasn’t Andrew Howell made a pair Many have had this game circled much of a surprise consid- of free throws. on their calendar since then. Come ering that the Admirals, who But the Hawks used an early if you want a seat. The Dog got off to a 2-10 start and 11-3 surge to pull to within House will be loud and packed. struggled through the cam- 65-64 when Rob Krako- Vibes surrounding this game feel paign’s first two months, viak hit a back-door layup like the Bulldogs are licking their had just two players with with 57.8 seconds remain- chops. previous varsity experience. ing in the contest. Farragut Maryville, led by 6-foot junior Junior guard Robby Geron iced the game with five free guard Joe Anderson, will arrive as PHOTO BY JACK TATE and senior guard Will Brown throws down the stretch. the state’s No. 2 ranked team. The Bearden High’s Ques Glover (left) and Trent Stephney, two of the state’s top were the lone two return- Higgins was obvious- streaking Rebels’ only loss was to guards, at Viking Hall in Bristol after the Bulldogs became the first Knoxville ers with significant experi- ly pleased with the victory Baylor 76-66 in the Heritage High team to win the prestigious Arby’s Classic this season. ence. Things got better just but wasn’t thrilled with the Thanksgiving Classic. before Christmas when the tense finish. Bearden senior guard Trent Steph- Stephney. “It’s going to be a pump have a lot of dunks that game, too.” Admirals beat Karns and “We’ve got to do a better ney said he has been asked a lot of game.” The 6 o’clock girls contest should Grainger in the 5Star Preps job closing out games,” he questions in the anticipation of this What can the fans expect? also be a dandy, matching No. Invitational after beating said. game. He expects a big turnout in “One of our highest points,” said 2 ranked Maryville and the No. 6 Heritage in their final dis- Bryce Jenkins kept Hardin each school’s student section and Stephney. “I think we’re going to ranked Lady Bulldogs. The Bearden trict game before the holi- Valley within striking dis- a big crowd. come into that game shooting our girls’ last loss was a 55-48 decision day break. tance. He finished with 24 “It should be among the best two best shots, playing our best defense, at Maryville on Dec. 14. The Lady Brown and Geron made points to lead all scorers. teams in the Knoxville area,” said running the transition. We might Continued on page 4 some big plays early last Greene and Panthers scratch off Cleveland in semifinals Cont. from page 1 plays and effort.” an 8-0 run to go up 13-6. runs and they went on one of guards (Burkhart and the boards. They are a well- who won the game for us Cleveland Coach Derek “We had to match the more run than we did.” Greene) that were big, thick coached team.” was Jardett. He had those Morris felt the difference in intensity,” said Morris. “Our Sure enough. A 6-0 run kids who could handle the Looking ahead to the buckets early in the first the game was Powell being boys fought. We came back by Powell in the fourth ball and shoot well,” said finals, Coach Courtney half. He hit a jumper to put the aggressor early. Powell and made it a game. But period turned a six-point Coach Morris. “If you jump said: “Two Knoxville teams us up by 10. Just big-time ended the first period with basketball is a game of lead into 12 (38-26) with out and try to take away the are in Top 8 in the state, 53.9 seconds remaining. 3, they drive the ball very and I’m not surprised. I’m Kinpson swished in three well. Some of their support- happy for our (Knox County) shots from 3-point range ing cast understood their league, and in our first year after that, but the Blue role, which was just to be in this (TMSAA Section), we Raiders ran out of time. dogs and go rebound, and put two teams in the finals.” “Powell had a couple they made us really work on WINDSOR GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING       •            •           •           •         •          •    •       Come... Let Us Treat You Like Royalty.

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Julian said some 30 nom- The Carter junior won competition, totaling 810 Former AD Ken Dunlap is inations already have been both of her events – the points. Hardin Valley Acad- now an assistant principal turned in and he expects 100-yard freestyle and emy was a distant runner- at Hardin Valley Academy. to have at least one out- the 100-yard backstroke – up with 471 points, fol- standing nominee for each and bettered her previous lowed by Farragut (433), SUPER SERVICE: The sports category in the first record time in the 100 free Bearden (369) and West Central football team was class, which will include 12 in the 2019 KISL Swimming (349.5) in the Top 5. scheduled to host a Super athletes. and Diving Championships The Top 10 also includ- Bowl party, an annual com- The charter members of Jan. 27 at the Allan Jones ed L&N STEM Academy munity service event of the the inaugural class will con- Intercollegiate Aquatic (297.5), Berean Chris- Bobcats in conjunction with sist of three from football Center on the UT campus. tian (244.5), Webb School The Pointe at Lifespring and one each in wrestling, “Being a one-person (236.5), Oak Ridge (189) Senior Living facility. golf, baseball, girls basket- team is actually pretty fun,” and Knoxville Catholic Players planned to arrive ball, boys basketball, soft- said Rimmer in an on-line (170). at 5:30 and watch the pre- ball, volleyball, track and interview Thursday. “This Annie now turns her game coverage and first field plus one other. is my second year being attention to the TISCA high half of the game with resi- the only swimmer and I’ve school state champion- dents and also enjoy pizza, PREPS OF THE PAST: Fif- really enjoyed it.” ships, which will be held in Carter High’s Annie Rimmer celebrates after winning two cookies and drinks. teen years ago on Feb. 6, Annie was very pleased Nashville Friday and Satur- events and setting a new record in this year’s KISL Swim- 2004: Powell nipped rival with how her races went in day. Last year at the state, ming and Diving Championships at UT. TOURNEY SITE: Karns will Halls 80-78 as Ben Ward the KISL event. she finished fourth in the host this season’s District and Kevin Herman each “My goal was to break my 100 free and third in the 3-AAA basketball tourna- sank two clutch free throws record and I achieved it,” 100 butterfly. She will swim dedication, but it pays off coach of Carter’s baseball ment. in the closing seconds to she said. “I’m very proud in those two events at the in the end,” she said. program this spring. push the Panthers past the about that.” state again this year. Annie’s brother, Ethan ROAD TO FAME: The dead- Red Devils. Rimmer posted a time of Rimmer plans to contin- Rimmer, signed in Novem- SIGNING DAY: Eddie Court- line for turning in nomi- Dustin Plumlee was top 51.12 seconds, bettering ue her education and swim ber to play golf at Carson- ney, head football coach at nation ballots for the first scorer for Powell with 20 her record 51.50 set last career after high school but Newman University. Farragut, said he will have class of inductees to the points, while Tyler Jones season. Her winning time hasn’t decided where. Their dad, Scott Rimmer, “seven or eight” players Halls High Athletics – Road netted a game-high 30 in in the 100 backstroke was “Being a student-athlete also is in sports and will be taking part in a ceremony to Fame has been extend- a losing cause. 57.25. She also won these is a lot of hard work and in his 19th season as head at the school Wednesday ed to Feb. 15, said Board West Valley girls hang on to remain unbeaten By Ken Lay outlasted Seymour 30-28 do. But luckily, they were Murphy scored with 2:27 For three quarters of its in Wednesday night’s quar- able to do that just long remaining. Section 1-AAA Tournament terfinals, led 29-17 head- enough. Now, we’re one of The Lady Bruins contin- semifinal game, the West ing into the fourth quarter the final eight in the state.” ue to chip away and pulled Valley Middle School girls before coach Josh Ballard The Lady Wolves opened to within 32-30 when Car- basketball team seemed decided to slow the pace a slim 8-5 lead in the first penter turned another firmly in command. of the game. quarter before scoring West Valley miscue into But in the fourth quarter, His tactical decision the first 12 points of the points when she buried a the Lady Wolves got a little could’ve cost the Lady second frame. 3-point shot with 3.4 sec- PHOTO BY KEN LAY. sloppy. They would, howev- Wolves, who committed West Valley nearly shut onds left. Vine Middle School’s Chris Cherry prepares to shoot a er, hang on to outlast Lake seven turnovers over the Lake Forest out in the West Valley’s Sharon free throw in Thursday’s Section 1-AAA Semifinal at Har- Forest 33-30 and keep final six minutes. West stanza but Makenna Miles Wilson scored the game’s din Valley Middle School. Cherry scored two points in the their perfect record intact Valley would escape, but buried a late 3-point shot last point when she made Golden Bears’ 35-33 victory over Lake Forest. Thursday night at Hardin the Lady Bruins, who hail to make it 20-8 at half- a free throw with 2.7 sec- Valley Middle School. from Cleveland, made a time. onds to go. They also advanced to late run and nearly stole The Lady Wolves and While the Lady Wolves Vine has to ‘earn’ play Carpenters Middle the game from West Valley. Lady Bruins slugged had to hang on down the School in Saturday’s sec- Ballard admitted that through an even third stretch, they dominated tional final (results of that his team was a bit sloppy quarter but West Valley things in the second quar- sectional semifinal win contest were not avail- down the stretch, but for was able to maintain the ter. able at press time but the that, he credited the Lady upper hand. The Lady Bruins didn’t over Lake Forest, 35-33 winner advanced to this Bruins. But he also shoul- But West Valley nearly have an answer for the boards. They are a well- week’s state tournament. dered a little of the blame. let things slip away as it eighth-grade center Avery Cont. from page 1 coached team.” throw that provided the The Lady Wolves (28- “I have to give a lot of committed turnovers on Treadwell or Murphy early. Looking ahead to theForest pulled to within final margin with 4.1 sec- 0), who won both the Knox credit to Lake Forest. We its first four possessions Treadwell scored a finals, Coach Courtney 34-33 when J.D. Kirkpat- onds left. County Middle School Bas- were up 20-8 at halftime, and Lake Forest took game-high 17 points, said: “Two Knoxville teamsrick made the front end of Markies Barrett led Vine ketball Conference regu- but in the fourth quar- advantage of those mis- including 10 in the first are in Top 8 in the state, a one-and-one. He missed with 10 points and Jackson lar-season championship ter, they showed why they cues and pulled to within half. Murphy scored six and I’m not surprised. I’m the second foul shot but added 10, including seven and the James A. Ivey were one of the best teams 29-20 when Sloan Carpen- of her eight points before happy for our (Knox County) the Bruins grabbed the after halftime. Jr. Memorial Basketball around,” Ballard said. “But ter scored with 5 minutes, halftime. league, and in our first yearrebound. Taylor Duggan led the Tournament, led through- a lot of that was on me. 3 seconds remaining in Carpenter scored 14 in this (TMSAA Section), we Vine made a defensive Bruins with 10 points but out the game and never “My team’s DNA is not to the contest. points to lead the Lady put two teams in the finals.”stop before Javari Jackson did all of his damage in the trailed. slow down too much, and I West Valley went up Bruins in their season made an insurance free first half. West Valley, which took them out of what they 31-20 when Brinley finale.

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(865) 428-4824 PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus February 4, 2019 Stephney says The Death of National rematch with Maryville will be ‘a Signing Day By Alex Norman campus months before the not working out for them. pump game’ This coming Wednes- rest of their signing class. In turn, coaches will know day (February 6) is official- That meant extra time to in advance if they need to Continued from page 2 ly National Signing Day, learn the playbook, work in look elsewhere for a wide Rebels lost their first game of the season the day that high school the weight room, and par- receiver. at Farragut 44-39 on Jan. 11. football players announce ticipate in spring practice. But the early signing PEMBER THANKFUL: Bearden’s 6-10 where they plan to play in But typically there were period isn’t all sunshine Drew Pember, a UT signee, is healthy college and further their only a handful of play- and puppy dogs. again after suffering a foot injury in July. education. ers per signing class that First of all, you can get “There has been a lot of people that There are crying parents, would take advantage of a lot of coaching turnover have helped me along my recovery,” he cheering teammates, and that opportunity. after the early signing said. “I’ve been praying about it. I can’t enough cap dances to fill The new early signing period. Typically, a coach- describe how good it feels to be back one of the domed stadiums period meant that kids ing staff is filled out in Feb- out there.” they hope to play in once could make their decisions ruary. But there has been While he was sidelined, Pember said PHOTO BY LUTHER SIMMONS their time in college is over. known, and not have to an increasing amount of he tried to be the team’s No. 1 cheer- Bearden’s Trent Stephney soars for a shot But times have changed… wait around for another six turnover between mid- leader. in a district game against Farragut ear- and change has brought weeks before signing their December and February. “You’ve got to be a team player no lier this season. Stephney says fans may with it positives and nega- national letters of intent. At Southern Cal, Kliff Kings- matter what happens … I love these guys see a lot of dunks when the Bulldogs host tives to one of sports great The impact was imme- bury was hired as OC, then to death and would do anything for them Maryville in a highly anticipated rematch traditions. Too often these diate. A large majority of left to take over the head and they would do the same for me.” Tuesday night. days, people want to be prospects chose not to wait coaching job with the Ari- absolutists. Something is until February. At Georgia, zona Cardinals. Players either perfect or complete- there was an embarrass- that signed with Southern ly wrong. That’s a shame, ment of riches in that early Cal because of Kingsbury, Egregious errors in officiating because there are always signing period in 2017. only to learn he was then two sides to each conver- Knoxville Catholic’s Cade leaving town, would either sation. Mays, a five-star offen- be stuck in LA, or have to need to be corrected The new ways that the sive lineman, picked the fight to be release from With 20 years of experience as a Super Bowl, many folks were still talk- annual rite of passage for Bulldogs. Others followed their NLI. football official, I would like to share ing about the pass interference by the high school football play- suit. That initial haul led to And for fans, the thrill my thoughts on the most famous non- Rams defender that even the average ers occurs certainly has Georgia having the number is now gone from Nation- call in the history of Joe could have flagged, not to mention shaken the sports of col- one recruiting class in the al Signing Day. There was the National Football the penalty for helmet to helmet contact lege football to its core. nation. always a great buildup to League. on the defenseless receiver that also In late 2017, college foot- This recruiting cycle that first Wednesday in You know the one. occurred on the play but was not called. ball began what is called (Class of 2019) has also February. Fans would stay I understand the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell final- the early signing period. seen a large majority of glued to their computers argument some make ly spoke publicly about it too and said This allows prospective recruits choosing to sign all day to find out who was By Steve about a loss shouldn’t the league would discuss expanding the college football players early. At Tennessee, 19 faxing their paperwork. Williams be blamed on one use of replay, which now cannot be uti- to choose their school in recruits signed during the Tennessee used to have bad call and that a lized on judgment calls. I understand advance of the tradition- early signing period, leav- a day-long event on their team has plenty of chances through there’s not enough time for all question- al first Wednesday of Feb- ing approximately 6 spots website, with Bob Kesling, the course of a game to overcome it, able judgment calls to be reviewed, but ruary. It took place over left open for Wednesday. Mike Keith and others host- but on the other hand, I also believe if if Goodell wants to make a constructive a three day span in mid- The early signing period ing the festivities. the egregious error in the NFC champi- change, he should put a replay referee December. means that families aren’t But a three day period onship game had been corrected, the in the press box who could buzz the crew Now, there had already barraged by coach’s phone right before Christmas just New Orleans Saints, rather than the Los on the field when an egregious error has been avenues for players to calls, fans social media isn’t the same… and by the Angeles Rams, very likely would have been made. matriculate to college earli- posts, requests to take time National Signing Day played New England in the Super Bowl If any crew member on the field in er than the month after the visits, etc. over the holi- rolls around, it has turned Sunday. that Saints-Rams game had knowledge typical high school gradu- days and January. The kids into an afterthought. And in this day and age, with the tech- of the shocking mistake, play should ation. Some high school know where they want to Overall I think the chang- nology we have and replay already in have been stopped and an official time- football players chose to go, so why not get it over es to National Signing Day place, it’s absolutely ridiculous that the out taken for the crew to get together take extra classwork to with? have been a positive to the obvious pass interference by the Rams and discuss what actually happened. complete their degree It also allows kids that student-athlete. And that’s defender wasn’t corrected immediately. Then the correct call should have been early, which would allow don’t sign to know where the most important thing… As a result, the NFL’s biggest game applied and the game resumed. them to enroll in college they stand with schools But it’s just not the of the year was tainted before it even Usually on a pass down field, there that January. These “early and gives them time to look same… started. My time officiating was spent are multiple officials refereeing the play. enrollees” would be on elsewhere if the situation is on the TSSAA level plus working a lot of Sometimes an official who is a little far- youth games at John Tarleton Park and ther away and not the primary official on throughout the area. While I didn’t call the play can see and judge what hap- on the college or pro levels, 20 years of pened more accurately. Tennessee Football Coaches blowing the whistle and throwing a flag In all the sports I’ve officiated in, we gives one a pretty good understanding considered ourselves the “third team” Association honors area players about the fundamentals of officiating on the field or court. And our No. 1 objec- Continued from page 1 the state semifinals, had three selections. and puts me ahead of the average Joe tive was to get the call right. Offensive linemen Cooper Mays and Bryn who has never worn the stripes. The best feeling I always had in offi- to the team. Bearden’s Caleb Wilkins, Tucker were named to the squad along For the record, I also was a high school ciating came after getting with my part- who played running back, linebacker and with freshman Tommy Winton, who was basketball, baseball and softball official ners, discussing the play and what we punter for the Bulldogs, was selected as selected as an athlete. for 25 years, and though the rules are had seen and getting the call right, even a linebacker. Fulton quarterback Xavier Malone and different in each sport, there are a rule if it meant changing the original call. The Admirals, who captured the Region linebacker Deshawn Page were also of thumb or two, if you will, that are uti- That teamwork, I found, is appreciated 1-6A Title in 2018, had junior quarterback selected. lized across the board when it comes to by players, coaches and fans. Gavin Wilkinson named to the team. Karns High wide receiver Thomas officiating. Just think of how much it would have Class 5A Champion Central had four Harper made the squad, along with Halls The most important is known by offi- been appreciated by Saints fans and players selected including sophomore punter Briggs Marcantel and Gibbs defen- cials on all levels all across the country NFL fans in general two weeks before defensive linemen Phillip Young and Kalib sive lineman Justin Summers. and can be summed up in four words: Super Sunday. Fans of the Rams may Fortner and senior defensive backs Deme- South-Doyle’s Ton’Quez Ball and West Get the call right! have not liked it at first, but I believe trion Johnson and Xavier Washington. The High’s Drew Francis were selected to the It’s a shame that officiating principle they would have accepted it with little Bobcats, who lost their first two games of team as athletes. wasn’t put into practice in this year’s or no fuss. the season at home to Tennessee High Austin-East quarterback Trey Foster NFC title game. And officialsacross the country would and Fulton, closed out the season with 13 made the Class 3A team. His teammate, As late as last Thursday, 11 days after have thought: “They did their job. They consecutive victories. Chris Stevenson made the squad as an the non-call and three days before the got it right.” Catholic, which lost to the Bobcats in athlete. KNOX RAIL SALVAGE

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abominations all over the Recently, Becky and I she’s incapable of caring experts, philosophers, ethi- world. There have been attended the Violins of for a baby. But is it just cists and scientists can pin- great injustices through- Hope concert. During the that someone has to pay point the moment when life out history and apparently Holocaust 6 million Euro- for another’s mistake with begins, I feel compelled to continue in Knoxville court- pean Jews perished at the their life? At Planned Par- err on the side of life. rooms. The most recent hands of the Nazis. After enthood only one in a thou- You may have heard abomination is the third the war fifty violins of the sand are referred for adop- the famous poem by the trimester abortion law was tens of thousands stolen tion, though tens of thou- German Lutheran minis- just passed with cheers or destroyed by the Nazis sands of childless cou- ter, Martin Niemöller, writ- by New York State Senate were found, restored and ples seek to adopt a child. ten during the Nazi reign of Democrats, and champi- sixteen were played by Apparently, others have terror. He said, oned by Governor Cuomo, the Knoxville Sympho- similar concerns, because “First they came for the who gleefully signed the ny Orchestra, giving voice the Governor of Iowa socialists, and I did not abomination into law. to those murdered and signed into law a prohibi- speak out— Abomination Cuomo then lit up the world saying we will never forget tion of abortion when you Because I was not a I have previously writ- In his play “The Merchant trade center in pink to cele- that abomination or let it can hear the baby‘s heart- socialist. ten about the Christian- of Venice,” Shakespeare brate the progressive Dem- happen again. But are we beat. This occurs by the Then they came for the Newsom torture-murders, wrote, ocrat victory. Cuomo even allowing “The American end of the first trimester, trade unionists, and I did and concluded that “Some- The quality of mercy is escapes damnation by his Holocaust”? and as expected abortion- not speak out— times, the best explanation not strained. Catholic Church because I agree with Hillary Clin- ists appealed and a judge Because I was not a for the otherwise inexpli- It droppeth as the gentle Cardinal Dolan opines that ton who once said, “Abor- put a hold on the law. trade unionist. cable, is evil.” I continue to rain from heaven… the Church extends mercy tion should be legal, safe The abortion debate Then they came for the reflect upon the notion of and earthly power doth rather than excommunica- and rare.” It is legal in the hinges on when human Jews, and I did not speak such a force which is the then show likest God’s tive justice. United States since Roe life begins. Is it when the out— opposite of absolute good, when mercy sea- In my admittedly non- v. Wade in 1973. I have sperm and egg merge and Because I was not a Jew. a concept I know as God. sons justice. scientific survey, I was dis- no arguments with abor- produce a full complement Then they came for me— Recently, I read that the Beautiful and poetic turbed to learn only nine tion in situations of severe of DNA, the blueprint for and there was no one ringleader of those horrif- wordsmithing, and pro- of the twenty-eight people fetal anomalies or where human life? Is it when the left to speak for me.” ic acts, Lemaricus David- found. Through the ancient I asked were even aware the safety of the mother growing collection of cells Now, I challenge you to son, convicted of torture prophet Micah, God said of the NY law which allows is assured by experienced are allowed to flourish substitute “the unborn” for and murder, was back in we are to “do justice, love abortion up to the time of medical doctors. Unfortu- and produce what science socialists, trade unionists court for a “post convic- mercy and walk humbly” birth and can be done by nately, abortion is not rare calls an embryo? Is it when or Jews. If we do not believe tion hearing.” The poor with him. There is an order non-doctors. Even more and in NY it can now be organs are formed in the in the sanctity of human life parents of Channon Chris- to God’s command in disturbing was an interview done by non-doctors any- nascent human, in what sci- then it won’t matter wheth- tian were again forced to sit Micah 6:8. So, perhaps the with the Democrat Gover- time up to delivery. And if ence calls a fetus to avoid er we build Trump’s wall, in the courtroom with the lawyers and judges should nor of Virginia who sup- the infant survives an abor- the term child? Is the devel- balance the budget or cure abomination who savage- ask themselves and the ported ending the life of an tion attempt, the child may oping entity human when it cancer. We will have turned ly abused and killed their Christians, if mercy can “infant” after delivery if the then be dispatched after can exist outside the nur- a blind eye to injustice and daughter 12 years ago. be shown before justice is mother says so. The abomi- delivery. Ghoulish. turing womb? Or is the life are already gangrenous This monster, this personi- done? nation of infanticide is what I don’t presume to pass form only a child when it and rotting away from the fication of evil, continues to The downside of the happens when progres- judgment on people who passes through the birth inside. torture the Christians and information age is that sives and socialist Demo- become pregnant by acci- canal, as I was informed by You may email Dr. Ferguson all of us. we are made aware of crats are given power. dent. A woman may feel two rabbis? Until religious at [email protected]

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Now when your organization’s support of a doctor, a train Brackney, was the eleventh The Bible shows us the his son Joseph. Division child comes home from Tennessee Quit Week. An engineer, a pilot, Minister of the son of a man obstacles and painful sit- and hatred are genera- school and they get their annual statewide health- or an astronaut. Arlington Church named Jacob, uations that Joseph goes tional sins in this family first B, you berate them or care initiative led by the of Christ Kids often have the grandson through that prepare him and Joseph had to navi- ignore them for the rest Tennessee Department something they of Abraham, to be used by God in an gate through the dysfunc- of the night. It could be of Health, Tennessee Quit are excited about and the father of the Jewish amazing way. There will tion, pain, and chaos. that a relative abused you Week encourages people dream about the future. nation. To say Jacob’s be a number of times that Are any branches in your and you tried to ignore to quit using tobacco. Held But as those same chil- family was dysfunction- Joseph could doubt God family tree ones you wish or forget that moment of Feb. 4-8, the 2019 theme dren age, their dreams al is an understatement. being at work in his life by could be pruned? We shame even though you is: “Let’s Call It Quits.” change because they get a Jacob was married to two the hurt that he endures. all have hurts. We had did nothing wrong. Summit Medical Group dose of reality. The longer women at the same time In between the present a dream of what our life There is good news in offers a “Fit to Quit” smok- we live, the more hurt and and each of them had a and future for Joseph would turn out to be like, the Joseph story. You can ing cessation class and pain we encounter. Those concubine (servant) that stood a past that was but it didn’t happen, and break the cycle. The dys- other free health education painful experiences leave Joseph fathers children marked by hatred, ven- it especially hurts when it function of your family seminars year-round for its a scar that appears irre- with as well. Perhaps you geance, anger, jealousy, is a family member whom doesn’t have to define you primary care patients. In deemable and can keep have heard of the reali- and pride. But one truth cuts that dream short. and keep God’s purposes support of Tennessee Quit us from attaining future ty TV show, Sister Wives. emerges: Joseph will over- Perhaps it was your dad from your life if you trust Week, Summit will extend goals and dreams. Jacob’s family was like come obstacles because who was an alcoholic who him. God can redeem its “Fit to Quit” class to Thankfully, the Bible a reality TV show. The of his trust in God. God took out the pain in his your past and use the bad everyone in East Tennes- gives us plenty of exam- story of Joseph begins wants the same for your life on your mom or you for good (Romans 8:28). see, not just its patients, ples to help us overcome with a dream when he is life. and your siblings. You Continue on page 4 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus February 4, 2019 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, OF SAID ALLEY 50 FEET TO A STAKE CORNER NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. description herein shall control. without representations or warranties of any kind, TO LOTS 18 AND 17; THENCE IN AN EASTERLY FORECLOSURE that the entire indebtedness has been declared NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given In the event the high bidder at the foreclosure including fitness for a particular use or purpose. DIRECTION AND IN A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin that the entire indebtedness has been declared sale should fail to comply with the submitted bid, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO FIRST LINE HEREIN AND ALONG THE DIVIDING NOTICES Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin the Trustee shall have the option of accepting COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION LINE BETWEEN LOTS 17 AND 18, 147 FEET TO appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly the next highest bid in which the bidder is able to OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A STAKE IN THE WESTERN LINE OF SAID PARK authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and comply, or re-advertise and sell at a second sale. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee AVENUE; THENCE NORTHWARDLY AND ALONG Trustee will, on February 21, 2019 at 10:00 authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Said sale will be made subject to superior 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 THE WESTERN LINE OF SAID PARK AVENUE, 50 NOTICE OF AM at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County Trustee will, on February 21, 2019 at 10:00 unpaid liens, claims and taxes, and to rights of Memphis, TN 38103 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell AM at the North Side Entrance of the City County tenants in possession, if any. rubinlublin.com/property-listing Parcel ID: 070MF-029 SUBSTITUTE at public outcry to the highest and best bidder Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, The right is reserved to adjourn the day of Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address TRUSTEE’S SALE for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest the sale to another day certain without further Ad #151451 02/04/2019, 02/11/2019, 02/18/2019 of the property is believed to be 219 PARK ST, described property situated in Knox County, and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, publication, upon announcement at the time set KNOXVILLE, TN 37914. In the event of any WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Tennessee, to wit: the following described property situated in Knox forth above. discrepancy between this street address and performance of the covenants, terms and SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF County, Tennessee, to wit: (a) TRUSTEE DOES NOT MAKE AND NOTICE OF the legal description of the property, the legal conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND WITHOUT SITUATED IN THE SEVENTH (7TH) SPECIFICALLY NEGATES AND DISCLAIMS ANY description shall control. 8, 2014, executed by LYNELL N TUCKER, THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF (FORMERLY 2ND) CIVIL DISTRICT OF KNOX REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES (OTHER SUBSTITUTE CURRENT OWNER(S): TERRY L. HOLZWORTH, conveying certain real property therein described KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE AND BEING A PART OF COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN THE 36TH THAN THE COVENANTS TO BE CONTAINED SHIRLEY J. WATLINGTON-HOLZWORTH to CHARLES E. TONKIN II, as Trustee, as same THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN MAP BOOK 54- WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, IN THE TRUSTEE’S DEED), COVENANTS, TRUSTEE’S SALE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: City of AGREEMENTS OR GUARANTIES OF ANY KIND appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox L, PAGE 20A, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL WHEREAS, default has occurred in the KnoxvilleThe sale of the above-described property OR CHARACTER WHATSOEVER, WHETHER County, Tennessee recorded January 14, 2014, at KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE OF LOT 1, IN THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 performance of the covenants, terms and shall be subject to all matters shown on any EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, OF, Instrument Number 201401140042086; PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED TO 18 INCLUSIVE P.M. SMITH REVISED MAP conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 21, recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive AS TO, CONCERNING, OR WITH RESPECT TO: (i) and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN OF LOTS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 AND 17 2008, executed by BRIAN KEITH GIBSON, HATTIE covenants, easements or set-back lines that may THE VALUE, NATURE, QUALITY OR CONDITION Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE SOUTHEASTERN LINE OF BLACK DRIVE, BLOCK 52, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF FOUNTAIN B. GIBSON, conveying certain real property therein be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper who is WHICH IRON PIN IS 2229 FEET, MORE OR LESS, CITY COMPANY ADDITION, IN PLAT CABINET B, described to B DARNELL, as Trustee, as same as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; LIMITATION, THE WATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGY, now the owner of said debt; SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SLIDE 307-D (FORMERLY PLAT BOOK 19, PAGE appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox and to any matter that an accurate survey of andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin SOUTHEASTERN LINE OF BLACK DRIVE AND 97), REGISTER`S OFFICE OF KNOX COUNTY, (ii) THE SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR ANY the premises might disclose. This property is AND ALL ACTIVITIES AND USES WHICH MAY BE County, Tennessee recorded August 25, 2008, at TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute THE CENTER LINE OF SNYDER SCHOOL ROAD, TENNESSEE, THE PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED Instrument Number 200808250013407; being sold with the express reservation that it is Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in IF EXTENDED TO INTERSECT, AND ALSO BEING SITUATED, LYING AND BEING ON THE EASTERN CONDUCTED THEREON, (iii) THE COMPLIANCE subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute OF OR BY THE PROPERTY WITH ANY LAWS, and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. COMMON CORNER TO PROPERTY NOW OR SIDE OF ROSEBAY ROAD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that FORMERLY OWNED BY HOWERTON; THENCE FOURTH STREET), AND HAVING A FRONTAGE OF RULES, ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale OF ANY APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited the entire indebtedness has been declared due WITH THE LINE OF HOWERTON, SOUTH 29 DEG. 75 FEET THEREON AND EXTENDING BACK IN Liability Company who is now the owner of said to another day, time, and place certain without and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin 11 MIN. EAST 444.23 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; AN EASTERLY DIRECTION BETWEEN PARALLEL AUTHORITY OR BODY, (iv) THE HABITABILITY, further publication, upon announcement at the MERCHANTABILITY, MARKETABILITY, debt; Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly THENCE WITH THE SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY LINES 132.5 FEET TO THE WESTERN LINE OF andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin time and place for the sale set forth above. All right appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and OF HOWERTON AND PROPERTY NOW OR LOT NO. 12 IN SAID RE-SUBDIVISION, AND PROFITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY, TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute FORMERLY OWNED BY SEXTON, NORTH 61 DEG. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the homestead, and dower are expressly waived in Trustee will, on February 21, 2019 at 10:00 25 MIN. EAST 237.69 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT AN OR (v) ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be TO THE PROPERTY, AND ANY PURCHASER IS Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. AM at the North Side Entrance of the City County THE LINE OF PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY IRON PIN IN THE EASTERN LINE OF ROSEBAY NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, OWNED BY KNOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL; THENCE ROAD STANDING DISTANT IN A SOUTHERLY ACQUIRING THE PROPERTY ON AN “AS IS,” as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, “WHERE IS” BASIS AND “WITH ALL FAULTS”; that the entire indebtedness has been declared proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest WITH THE LINE OF SAID PROPERTY, SOUTH 29 DIRECTION 385 FEET FROM THE POINT OF due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin where is, without representations or warranties and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, DEG. 25 MIN., EAST 363.34 FEET TO AN IRON INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERN LINE OF (b) SPECIFICALLY, BUT NOT IN LIMITATION OF of any kind, including fitness for a particular use THE FOREGOING, TRUSTEE DOES NOT MAKE Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly the following described property situated in Knox PIN, CORNER TO PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY ROSEBAY ROAD (FORMERLY FOURTH STREET) appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and or purpose. County, Tennessee, to wit: OWNED BY LEE; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF LEE, WITH THE SOUTHERN LINE OF NICHOLS ROAD AND SPECIFICALLY NEGATES AND DISCLAIMS THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute SITUATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER SIX (6) SOUTH 64 DEG, 21 MIN. WEST, 190.88 FEET AND RUNNING THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING Trustee will, on March 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN TO AN IRON PIN, CORNER TO PROPERTY NOW POINT IN A EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE REGARDING COMPLIANCE OF THE PROPERTY OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WITH ANY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE, AND OR FORMERLY OWNED BY PUCKETT; THENCE COMMON DIVIDING LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF WITH THE LINE OF PUCKETT, NORTH 24 DEG. SAID RE-SUBDIVISION, 132.5 FEET TO A POINT; POLLUTION OR LAND USE LAWS, RULES, 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 REGULATIONS, ORDERS OR REQUIREMENTS, at public outcry to the highest and best bidder LOT 32, BLOCK D, SADDLE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, 35 MIN. WEST, 329.38 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION WITH for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Memphis, TN 38103 UNIT 3, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF SAME OF THENCE SOUTH 61 DEG. 25 MIN. WEST, 100.0 THE DIVIDING LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 12 IN SAID INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE rubinlublin.com/property-listing PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE, AS DEFINED described property situated in Knox County, RECORD IN MAP CABINET N, SLIDES 52D FEET TO AN IRON PIN, CORNER TO PROPERTY SUBDIVISION, 75 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN Tennessee, to wit: Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 AND 53A, BOTH IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY MYERS; A WESTERLY DIRECTION ON A LINE OF ROSEBAY BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Ad #150755 02/04/2019, 02/11/2019, 02/18/2019 AGENCY REGULATIONS AT 40 C.F.R., PART 261, SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO 12 OF KNOX FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH THENCE WITH THE LINE OF MYERS, NORTH 29 ROAD; THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING ALL OF LOTS MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE DEG, 22 MIN. WEST, 420.43 FEET TO AN IRON WITH THE EASTERN LINE OF ROSEBAY ROAD, OR THE DISPOSAL OR EXISTENCE, IN OR ON THE PROPERTY, OF ANY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, NO 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK O DESIGNATED ON FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. PIN, CORNER TO PROPERTY OF FIRST UTILITY; 75 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, AS THE MAP OF GLENWOOD PARK ADDITION NOTICE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION BEING THE SAME THENCE NORTH 27 DEG. 34 MIN. WEST, 47.0 SHOWN BY SURVEY OF W. E. LACK, ENGINEER, AS DEFINED BY THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TO WHICH AS THE PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD; NO FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE SOUTHEASTERN DATED FEBRUARY 9, 1953. REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR SUBSTITUTE BOUNDARY SURVEY HAVING BEEN OBTAINED LINE OF BLACK DRIVE; THENCE WITH SAID Parcel ID: 058DK028 AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980, AS AMENDED, AND THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED DESCRIPTION. TAX ID: 093 JC-030 BEING THE TRUSTEE’S SALE AT THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE. BEING LINE, NORTH 57 DEG. 01 MIN. EAST, 25 FEET PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LYNELL N. TO AN IRON PIN, THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND of the property is believed to be 5314 Rosebay THEREUNDER; and (c), ANY PURCHASER SHALL RELY SOLELY ON ITS OWN INVESTIGATION QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM GARLAND GIBSON WHEREAS, default has occurred in the TUCKER, MARRIED, BY WARRANTY DEED FROM ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF MICHAEL E. Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918. In the event of any TO BRIAN KEITH GIBSON, DATED 3/4/2003 LUETHKE, SURVEYOR, RLS# 842, KNOXVILLE, discrepancy between this street address and OF THE PROPERTY AND NOT ON ANY performance of the covenants, terms and FRANCISCO P. OLANO AND WIFE, CAMILLA RECORDED ON 3/4/2003 IN INSTRUMENT conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 27, L. OLANO, DATED JULY 12, 1999, FILED FOR TENNESSEE DATED MAY 9, 1994 BEARING the legal description of the property, the legal INFORMATION PROVIDED OR TO BE PROVIDED BY TRUSTEE, ITS AGENTS OR CONTRACTORS. NO 200303040077750, IN KNOX COUNTY 2006, executed by CHHAYA J. PATEL, JAYESH RECORD JULY 16, 1999, IN INSTRUMENT DRAWING NUMBER 94200. THIS CONVEYANCE description shall control. RECORDS, STATE OF TN. ALSO CONVEYED IS SUBJECT TO BOOK 2047, PAGE 57, AND CURRENT OWNER(S): Meghan Snyder TRUSTEE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR BOUND D. PATEL, conveying certain real property therein NO. 199907160004656, IN THE REGISTER`S WITH PROPERTY IS A 2001 CLAY M.H. VIN NO described to FOOTHILLS TITLE SERVICES, INC., OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of IN ANY MANNER BY ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS OR 1027481TNAB as Trustee, as same appears of record in the GARY L. TUCKER, HUSBAND OF LYNELL N. INCLUDING A PERMANENT EASEMENT IN BOOK the above-described property shall be subject to all Parcel ID: 093JC030 2047, PAGE 57 SETBACK LINES, CONDITIONS, matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee TUCKER, IS NOW DECEASED, HAVING DIED PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of recorded April 4, 2006, at Instrument Number ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006. THIS PLAT OF RECORD, AND ENCUMBRANCES OF taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or OR THE OPERATION THEREOF, FURNISHED BY ANY PARTY PURPORTING TO ACT ON the property is believed to be 2610 PARKWOOD 200604040082900; CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ANY AND RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912. In the event of THE AFORESAID COUNTY. SAID PROPERTY liens or encumbrances as well as any priority BEHALF OF TRUSTEE. ANY PURCHASER MUST and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said ALL APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, any discrepancy between this street address and Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned BUILDING SETBACK LINES AND ALL TERMS, ADDRESS IS 11738 BLACK RD. KNOXVILLE, TN created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that AGREE THAT THE TRUSTEE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE TO ANY PURCHASER the legal description of the property, the legal to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS, AS SHOWN ON 37932 CLT# 130-041. an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. description shall control. Parcel ID: 130 041 This property is being sold with the express FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS, ERRORS on behalf of the holders of the Home Equity THE RECORDED MAP AND IN MAP CABINET CURRENT OWNER(S): BRIAN KEITH GIBSON, Asset Trust 2006-6 Home Equity Pass Through N, SLIDES 52D AND 53A; DEED BOOK 2120, PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address reservation that it is subject to confirmation by OR OMISSIONS OR ON ACCOUNT OF ANY OTHER CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. HATTIE B. GIBSON Certificates, Series 2006-6 who is now the owner PAGE 537; DEED BOOK 2170, PAGE 467; AND of the property is believed to be 11738 BLACK the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37932. In the event of be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to THE FOREGOING SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO of said debt; INSTRUMENT NO. 201112190033470, ALL IN the above-described property shall be subject to all andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, any discrepancy between this street address and adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, LIMIT A PURCHASER’S RIGHT TO ASSERT CLAIMS UNDER MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIER, matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute TENNESSEE. the legal description of the property, the legal and place certain without further publication, taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or description shall control. upon announcement at the time and place for CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Parcel ID: 151CB-032 set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of CURRENT OWNER(S): AMANDA C. BURGESS, the sale set forth above. All right and equity of WARRANTIES ASSIGNED TO IT AT CLOSING (IF ANY). liens or encumbrances as well as any priority NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given the property is believed to be 12982 BUCKLEY JASON P. BURGESS redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CACH, LLC, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Said sale is being made upon the request of that the entire indebtedness has been declared RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37934. In the event of an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin any discrepancy between this street address and MIDLAND FUNDING LLC AS SUCCESSOR IN Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Home Federal Bank of Tennessee, the owner and This property is being sold with the express Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly the legal description of the property, the legal INTEREST TO CITIBANK NA SHELL, State of undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute holder of the indebtedness secured by said Trust reservation that it is subject to confirmation by appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and description shall control. Tennessee-Department of Revenue, SUNTRUST Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, Deed due to the failure of said makers to comply the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute CURRENT OWNER(S): LYNELL N TUCKER BANK The sale of the above-described property without representations or warranties of any kind, with all provisions of said Trust Deed. be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to Trustee will, on February 21, 2019 at 10:00 OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FIRST shall be subject to all matters shown on any including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, AM at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County TENNESSEE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED and place certain without further publication, Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell SADDLE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION covenants, easements or set-back lines that may DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE FOR THAT PURPOSE. upon announcement at the time and place for at public outcry to the highest and best bidder INCThe sale of the above-described property be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. INVESTOR’S TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE the sale set forth above. All right and equity of for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following shall be subject to all matters shown on any as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive and to any matter that an accurate survey of 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 described property situated in Knox County, By:______and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Tennessee, to wit: covenants, easements or set-back lines that may the premises might disclose. This property is Memphis, TN 38103 Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances being sold with the express reservation that it is rubinlublin.com/property-listing M. JOYCE CANNON, SITUATED IN THE SIXTH (6TH) CIVIL ASSISTANT SECRETARY undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, and to any matter that an accurate survey of Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. Ad #150158 01/21/2019, 01/28/2019, 02/04/2019 BEING WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF without representations or warranties of any kind, ANY MUNICIPALITY, BEING ALL OF LOT NO, the premises might disclose. This property is The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale including fitness for a particular use or purpose. being sold with the express reservation that it is to another day, time, and place certain without 101 IN EAGLE GLEN SUBDIVISION, UNIT SIX, NOTICE OF THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN CABINET subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute further publication, upon announcement at the NOTICE OF DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. time and place for the sale set forth above. All right M, SLIDE 174B, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE TRUSTEE’S SALE SUBSTITUTE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee to another day, time, and place certain without homestead, and dower are expressly waived MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE THIS LETTER IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TRUSTEE’S SALE 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF further publication, upon announcement at the in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed Memphis, TN 38103 time and place for the sale set forth above. All right to be good, but the undersigned will sell and SAID LOT. NO NEW BOUNDARY LINE SURVEY NAMES OF INTERESTED PARTIES: rubinlublin.com/property-listing WAS PERFORMED AT THE TIME OF THIS and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 is sold as is, where is, without representations ESTATE OF CONNIE S. BOWLING performance of the covenants, terms and CONVEYANCE. SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE homestead, and dower are expressly waived in JAMES SCARLETT Ad #151304 02/04/2019, 02/11/2019, 02/18/2019 said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be or warranties of any kind, including fitness for conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 1, RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, SET-BACK a particular use or purpose.In addition this sale KIM ROBERSON 2015, executed by NADINE J AMIANI, PETER M LINES, AND OTHER CONDITIONS SHOWN OF good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only Notice is hereby given that by virtue of as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, shall be subject to the right of redemption by AMIANI, conveying certain real property therein NOTICE OF RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR the State of Tennessee-Department of Revenue, authority vested in the undersigned, Investor’s described to CHARLES E. TONKIN, II, as Trustee, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME where is, without representations or warranties Trust Company, Trustee, by that certain Deed of any kind, including fitness for a particular use pursuant to T.C.A. 67-1-1433C(1) by reason of as same appears of record in the Register’s Office SUBSTITUTE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAYESH D. PATEL the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument of Trust executed to Investor’s Trust Company, of Knox County, Tennessee recorded July 2, 2015, AND WIFE, CHHAY PATEL BY WARRANTY or purpose. Trustee, by Connie S. Bowling, recorded as THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO Number 201510020021182. Notice of the sale at Instrument Number 201507020000362; TRUSTEE’S SALE DEED DATED 3/27/06 AND RECORDED IN has been given to the State of Tennessee in Instrument No. 200908170013066, in the and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200601010082899 IN COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. accordance with T.C.A. 67-1-1433b(1).THIS LAW Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned WHEREAS, default has occurred in the THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY the undersigned will, at about 11:00 o’clock A. to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC who is now the performance of the covenants, terms and TENNESSEE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee M. on February 19, 2019 inside the front door 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR owner of said debt; conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November Parcel ID: 153EC021 THAT PURPOSE. of the City-County Building, Main Avenue entrance andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin 17, 2006, executed by TERRY L. HOLZWORTH, PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of Memphis, TN 38103 near the Main Assembly Room, 400 Main Avenue, rubinlublin.com/property-listing Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute SHIRLEY J. WATLINGTON-HOLZWORTH, the property is believed to be 10628 EAGLES 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Knoxville, Tennessee, offer for sale, and sell Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the conveying certain real property therein described VIEW DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922. In the event Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 at public auction to the highest bidder for cash Ad #150461 01/21/2019, 01/28/2019, 02/04/2019 Memphis, TN 38103 Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. to ERNEST B. WILLIAMS IV, as Trustee, as same of any discrepancy between this street address in hand, and in bar of all homestead rights, the rubinlublin.com/property-listing NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox and the legal description of the property, the legal statutory right of redemption and the equity of Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 that the entire indebtedness has been declared County, Tennessee recorded November 22, 2006, description shall control. redemption, which are waived in said Trust Deed, CURRENT OWNER(S): CHHAYA J. PATEL, NOTICE OF Ad #149997 01/21/2019, 01/28/2019, 02/04/2019 due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin at Instrument Number 200611220043949; property conveyed by said Trust Deed, which is Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said JAYESH D. PATEL SUBSTITUTE described as follows: appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Situated in the Fifth Civil District of Knox authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/UNITED STATES TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF County, Tennessee, within the 19th Ward of the Trustee will, on March 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM successor in interest to Bank of America, National ATTORNEY`S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being more at the North Side Entrance of the City County Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE, JOHN KEVIN WHEREAS, default has occurred in the SUBSTITUTE particularly described as follows: Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for NICEWONDER, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC performance of the covenants, terms and Being designated as Lot 7, Block “31”, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS NOMINEE conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 20, TRUSTEE’S SALE Lonsdale Addition Subdivision, as shown on the and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-HE3 FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC., 2004, executed by AMANDA C. BURGESS, plat of same of record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide the following described property situated in Knox who is now the owner of said debt; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS JASON P. BURGESS, conveying certain real WHEREAS, default has occurred in the 143-B, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, County, Tennessee, to wit: andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FEDERAL property therein described to SECURITY ESCROW performance of the covenants, terms and Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is LAND IN DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE (5) OF TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS & TITLE CO, as Trustee, as same appears of conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 8, hereby made for a more particular description of KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE 45TH Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the RECEIVER FOR BANKEASTThe sale of the above- record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, 2015, executed by Meghan Snyder, conveying said lot. WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. described property shall be subject to all matters Tennessee recorded August 24, 2004, at certain real property therein described to FIDELITY Being the same property conveyed to Connie AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; Instrument Number 200408240016784; NATIONAL TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears S. Bowling, by deed from Ruby P. Roth Underwood OF LOT NO. 17, FOXBORO SUBDIVISION, AS that the entire indebtedness has been declared any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said of record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, (same as Ruby P. Roth), dated January 31, 1996, SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned Tennessee recorded April 10, 2015, at Instrument recorded February 07, 1996, in Deed Book 2202, N, SLIDE 236-C, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly encumbrances as well as any priority created to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Number 201504100054821; Page 300, in the Register’s Office for Knox KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an D/B/A Christiana Trust as Owner Trustee of the and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said County, Tennessee. SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Residential Credit Opportunities Trust V who is Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to The street address of the above described MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. Trustee will, on March 7, 2019 at 12:00 PM at This property is being sold with the express now the owner of said debt; New Penn Financial LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage property is believed to be 1024 Connecticut Parcel ID: 106BF017 the North side of the City County Building, 400 reservation that it is subject to confirmation by andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin Servicing who is now the owner of said debt; Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921, Control PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to sell the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin No. 081JC-027.00, but such address is not part of the property is believed to be 2120 WILLOW at public outcry to the highest and best bidder be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute of the legal description of the property sold herein CREEK LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909. In the event for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, of any discrepancy between this street address described property situated in Knox County, and place certain without further publication, and the legal description of the property, the legal Tennessee, to wit: upon announcement at the time and place for description shall control. SITUATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2) OF the sale set forth above. All right and equity of CURRENT OWNER(S): NADINE J AMIANI, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE 13TH redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, PETER M AMIANI WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: GREENWAY BEING LOT 18, OF J.W. SAYLOR`S CHILHOWEE Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA SERVPRO, A PARK ADDITION OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute TENNESSEE CORPORATIONThe sale of the AS SHOWN ON MAP OF SAID ADDITION Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, You can reserve your legal above-described property shall be subject to all WHICH IS OF RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S without representations or warranties of any kind, matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, IN including fitness for a particular use or purpose. taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or MAP CABINET A, SLIDE 110-D (MAP BOOK 4, In addition, this sale shall be subject to the right set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior PAGE 63); SAID LOT FRONTS 50 FEET ON THE of redemption by the United States of America, if or public notice by emailing liens or encumbrances as well as any priority WESTERN SIDE OF PARK AVENUE OF SAID any, as might be applicable pursuant to 28 U.S.C. created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that ADDITION AND EXTENDS BACK THEREFROM IN 2410(c) by reason of the following lien(s) of record an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. A WESTERLY DIRECTION BETWEEN PARALLEL in Instrument Number 201506260071451. Notice This property is being sold with the express LINES, 147 FEET TO AN ALLEY, AND IS MORE of sale has been timely given to the United States reservation that it is subject to confirmation by PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS of America in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b) [email protected] or the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT, WHICH IS A and 18 U.S.C. 3613. be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to CORNER TO LOTS 18 AND 19 ON THE WESTERN THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, SIDE OF SAID PARK AVENUE, AND WHICH IS COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION and place certain without further publication, ABOUT 128 FEET SOUTHWARDLY FROM THE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. upon announcement at the time and place for OLD RUTLEDGE ROAD, AS SHOWN ON SAID Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee calling (865) 686-9970. the sale set forth above. All right and equity of MAP; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION AND 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, ALONG THE DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN LOTS 18 Memphis, TN 38103 and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of AND 19, 147 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE EASTERN rubinlublin.com/property-listing Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the LINE OF AN ALLEY; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute DIRECTION AND ALONG THE EASTERN LINE Ad #150222 02/04/2019, 02/11/2019, 02/18/2019 February 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES (30) days of the last date of publication or a law cannot be served upon you because your required to file the same with the Clerk and Master Dec 29, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the NOTICE OF judgment by default will be taken against you and NON-RESIDENT whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby of the above named court on or before the earlier Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to ORDERED to file an Answer to the Petition for of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- SUBSTITUTE you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the Knox NOTICE Termination of Parental Rights with the Clerk of claims will be forever barred. resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, TRUSTEE’S SALE County Chancery Court, Division I, at 400 W. TO: CHERYL RENEE EYNON, the the Juvenile Court of Knox County, Tennessee, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the against his or her estate are required to file the Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This mother of KAYLEE RENEE McFALL 3323 Division Street, Knoxville, Tennessee first publication of this notice if the creditor same with the Clerk and Master of the above WHEREAS, default has occurred in the notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus 37919, and to serve a copy of that Answer upon received an actual copy of this notice to creditors named court on or before the earlier of the dates performance of the covenants, terms and Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. IN RE: DOCKET # 3-351-18 IN THE Heidi Wegryn, Attorney for Emma Yancey, 5731 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 11, This 18th day of January, 2019. CIRCUIT COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, Lyons View Pike, Suite 211, Knoxville, Tennessee (4) months from the date of this first publication; be forever barred. 2012, executed by DONALD W. TAYLOR, MARY R. ______TENNESSEE, DIVISION III, AT KNOXVILLE 37919, within thirty (30) days of the last date of or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the TAYLOR, conveying certain real property therein Clerk and Master In this cause, it appearing from publication of this notice, which will be February (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor first publication of this notice if the creditor described to JOSEPH B.PITT, JR., as Trustee, as the Adoption Petition filed, which is sworn to, that 22, 2019, and/or appear for trial on April 16, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors same appears of record in the Register’s Office of CHERYL RENEE EYNON, is either a non-resident of 2019, at 9:00 AM, at Knox County Juvenile if the creditor received the copy of the notice less at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Knox County, Tennessee recorded September 27, NOTICE OF Tennessee or whose present whereabouts cannot Court. If you fail to do so, a judgment will be than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; 2012, at Instrument Number 201209270020278; be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, taken against you pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. (4) months from the date of first publication as or and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said PUBLICATION so that ordinary service of process of law cannot 36-1-117(n), Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P., described in (1)(A); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned be served upon her. It is ORDERED by the Court and Rules 1 and 39 of the Tenn. R. of Juv. P. for (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of the notice to creditors to Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. who is now IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR UNION the relief demanded in the petition. You may view date of death. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less COUNTY, TENNESSEE that the respondent, CHERYL RENEE EYNON, file the owner of said debt; an Answer with the Clerk, CHARLES D. SUSANO, and obtain a copy of the petition and any other This the 22 day of JANUARY, 2019. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin subsequently filed legal documents in the Juvenile (4) months from the date of first publication as CASE NO. 3631 III, P. O. Box 379, Knoxville, TN 37901 and with TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute N. David Roberts, Jr. attorney, whose address Court Clerk’s Office at 3323 Division Street, ESTATE OF DELMAR JAMES FRAYSIER described in (1)(A); or Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the ANGIE RENEE HARVEY, Wife, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Plaintiff, is P. O. Box 2564, Knoxville TN 37901 within Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a ENTER this the ______day of January, CHRISTINE STREET; ADMINISTRATRIX date of death. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given v. 2019. 20129 VANCES MILL ROAD JOSHUA JOSEPH HARVEY, Husband. judgment by default will be taken against you and that the entire indebtedness has been declared the cause set for hearing ex parte as to you before Honorable Timothy Irwin, Judge ABINGDON, VA. 24211 This the 17 day of JANUARY, 2019. due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Defendant. In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint DEBORAH C. STEVENS, Circuit Judge, Knox Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly County Circuit Court, City County Building, Main PREPARED BY: BILL FIX ATTORNEY AT LAW ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L MCNUTT filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Avenue Knoxville TN. This notice will be published Heidi Plehn Wegryn, BPR #017171 408 N CEDAR BLUFF ROAD, SUITE 260 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Joshua Joseph Harvey, is unknown or whose authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute in The Knoxville Focus, a newspaper for four (4) Law Office of Attorney Heidi KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 JOSHUA P MCNUTT; ADMINISTRATOR whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent Trustee will, on March 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM consecutive weeks: January 28, February 4, Plehn Wegryn, PLLC 1618 MOSHINA ROAD search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County February 11, and February 18, 2019. The Default Attorney for Petitioner, Emma Yancey KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell law cannot be served upon him. Hearing date: APRIL 23, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. 5731 Lyons View Pike Suite 211 at public outcry to the highest and best bidder IT IS ORDERED that said Defendant, Joshua This the 19th day of January, 2019 Knoxville, TN 37919 NOTICE TO for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Joseph Harvey, file an answer with the Clerk of the /s/ CHARLES D. SUSANO, 865-622-8121 CREDITORS described property situated in Knox County, Circuit Court at Maynardville, Tennessee and with III, Circuit Court Clerk NOTICE TO Travis D. Patterson, an Attorney whose address Tennessee, to wit: Published: (2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25) ESTATE OF HELEN LOY LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE is, P.O. Box 70586 Knoxville, Tennessee 37938, CREDITORS within (30) days of the last date of publication of DOCKET NUMBER 81267-2 IN THE COUNTY OF KNOX IN THE STATE OF TN NON-RESIDENT Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: this notice or the same will be taken for confessed ESTATE OF ROBERT MARVIN PETERS as to Defendant and judgment by default will be NON-RESIDENT JANUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect DOCKET NUMBER 81260-1 SITUATE IN THE EIGHTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF NOTICE of the Estate of HELEN LOY who died Nov 27, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, LOT 9 EASTON taken against you and the cause set for hearing NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of Ex Parte as to you before the Honorable John MISTY ANN VIDALES -Vs- JULIAN 2018, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk JANUARY 2019, letters administration in respect MEADOW SUBDIVISION, DEED BOOK 2320, and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, PAGE 320, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR McAfee at the Circuit Court, 900 Main Street, TO: ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CALDERON VIDALES of the Estate of ROBERT MARVIN PETERS who Maynardville, Tennessee 37807, This notice will MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- died Nov 28, 2018, were issued the undersigned KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID PROPERTY resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, BEING BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS SHOWN be published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION Docket # 144755 by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of for four (4) consecutive weeks. 01/28/2019, IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX against his or her estate are required to file the Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, ON MAP OF AFORESAID ADDITION TO WHICH same with the Clerk and Master of the above MAP REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE 02/4/2019, 02/11/2019, 02/18/2019 IN RE: ONELIFE CHURCH v. BIBLE COUNTY, TENNESSEE resident and non-resident, having claims, matured This 24th day of January, 2019 WAY BAPTIST CHURCH In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint named Court on or before the earlier of the dates or unmatured, against his or her estate are PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION; SAID PREMISES prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will BEING IMPROVED WITH DWELLING BEARING Entered 24th day of January, 2019 filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant required to file the same with the Clerk and Master NO. 197165-1 JULIAN CALDERON VIDALES is a non-resident of be forever barred: of the above named court on or before the earlier HOUSE NO. 6945 CRUSERO LANE, KNOXVILLE, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the TN 37924. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY Barbara Williams IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their Clerk COUNTY, TENNESSEE cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and first publication of this notice if the creditor claims will be forever barred. CONVEYED TO DONALD W. TAYLOR AND received an actual copy of this notice to creditors MARY R. TAYLOR, MARRIED, BY DEED DATED In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants ALL be served upon JULIAN CALDERON VIDALES . at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four first publication of this notice if the creditor FEBRUARY 4, 2003 OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK (4) months from the date of this first publication; 200306060113233, PAGE , IN THE COUNTY NON-RESIDENT UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file received an actual copy of this notice to creditors INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS an answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four CLERK`S OFFICE, (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Parcel ID: 051P-E-017.00 NOTICE ACTION, non-residents of the State of Tennessee, DIVORCE filed by MISTY ANN VIDALES, Plaintiff (4) months from the date of this first publication; or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors or PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of KALEE LYN NELMS -Vs- KYLE EUGENE NELMS if the creditor received the copy of the notice less the property is believed to be 6945 CRUSERO upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the Tennessee, and with L. CLAY WHITE, Plaintiff’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Docket # 144710 ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Attorney whose address is P.O. BOX 20701 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of the notice to creditors LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924. In the event of (4) months from the date of first publication as IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37940, within thirty if the creditor received the copy of the notice less any discrepancy between this street address and described in (1)(A); or COUNTY, TENNESSEE AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF (30) days of the last date of publication, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four the legal description of the property, the legal (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint THIS ACTION, it is ordered that said defendants, and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, (4) months from the date of first publication as description shall control. date of death filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant KYLE ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN a Default Judgment may be entered against you described in (1)(A); or CURRENT OWNER(S): DONALD W. TAYLOR, EUGENE NELMS is a non-resident of the State This the 18 day of JANUARY, 2019. MARY R. TAYLOR INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ACTION, file an answer with the Clerk and Master publication. This notice will be published in The date of death. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Secretary of ESTATE OF HELEN LOY ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. This the 18 day of JANUARY, 2019. Housing and Urban DevelopmentThe sale of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) that the ordinary process of law cannot be served with E. Richards Brabham, III, an Attorney whose This the 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 2019. above-described property shall be subject to all JOE C LOY; EXECUTOR upon KYLE EUGENE NELMS . address is, 550 Main Street, 4th floor of Bank Mike Hammond matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid 4620 SAND HILL LANE IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an of America center, Knoxville, TN 37902, within Clerk ESTATE OF ROBERT MARVIN PETERS taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) filed by KALEE LYN NELMS, Plaintiff herein, with judgment by default will be taken against you and Deputy Clerk KATHY PETERS; ADMINISTRATRIX liens or encumbrances as well as any priority DAVID LUHN ATTORNEY AT LAW the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/19 7112 SPURLIN ROAD created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that 310 N FOREST PARK BLVD and with KEVIN W. SHEPHERD, Plaintiff’s you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the Knox KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Attorney whose address is 200 E. BROADWAY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 This property is being sold with the express County Chancery Court, Division I, at 400 W. 1/28 & 2/4 AVE. SUITE 410, within thirty (30) days of the Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This NON-RESIDENT GAIL F WORTLEY ATTORNEY AT LAW reservation that it is subject to confirmation by last date of publication, and if you do not answer the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus 3715 POWERS STREET or otherwise respond, a Default Judgment may be Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. NOTICE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) day NOTICE TO adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, after the fourth (4th) publication. This notice will This 28th day of January, 2019. IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR and place certain without further publication, be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE CREDITORS upon announcement at the time and place for consecutive weeks. ______ESTATE OF MICKEY P MALLONEE the sale set forth above. All right and equity of This the 18TH day of JANUARY, 2019. IN THE MATTER OF: redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, Clerk and Master DOCKET NUMBER 81212-1 NOTICE TO and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of ISIS IONESCU-DAVENPORT, Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of Mike Hammond 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/19 JANUARY 2019, letters administration in respect CREDITORS Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Clerk DOB: 06/25/09 undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute A FEMALE CHILD; of the Estate of MICKEY P MALLONEE who died ESTATE OF FRANCES RUTH EDWARDS Nov 19, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, Deputy Clerk By: DOCKET NUMBER 81298-3 without representations or warranties of any kind, NON-RESIDENT Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of including fitness for a particular use or purpose. NOTICE Docket No.______County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- JANUARY 2019, letters administration in respect THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, of the Estate of FRANCES RUTH EDWARDS who against his or her estate are required to file the COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION NON-RESIDENT To: THE KNOXVILLE FOCUS EMMA YANCEY died Dec 14, 2018, were issued the undersigned OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SHIRLEY ANN DAVENPORT same with the Clerk and Master of the above by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Petitioners, named court on or before the earlier of the dates of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident NOTICE JESSICA ELIZABETH PRICE prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 -Vs- KENNETH ALAN PRICE v. and non-resident, having claims, matured or Memphis, TN 38103 vs. DOCKET NO: 14-000052 CHRISTINA IONESCU, be forever barred. unmatured, against his or her estate are required (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the rubinlublin.com/property-listing IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR SEVIER Docket # 145210 Respondents. to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 COUNTY, TENNESSEE first publication of this notice if the creditor above named court on or before the earlier of the IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Ad #151097 02/04/2019, 02/11/2019, 02/18/2019 COUNTY, TENNESSEE ORDER OF PUBLICATION dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims Return Custody of Cassie Marie It appearing to the Court from the sworn at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four will be forever barred. In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint (4) months from the date of this first publication; Wilkerson, DOB: April 20, 2002 filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant allegations of the Petition to Terminate Parental (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the BY: CARL T. ADAMS Rights and the Affidavit of Diligent Search in this or first publication of this notice if the creditor KENNETH ALAN PRICE is a non-resident of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor REBECCA MARIE ADAMS State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cause that the whereabouts of the Respondent are received an actual copy of this notice to creditors vs unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent received an actual copy of the notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four COURT cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and if the creditor received the copy of the notice less inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot search so that ordinary process of law cannot (4) months from the date of this first publication; MISY MARIE HILLBOURNE & be served upon her, it is, therefore, ORDERED than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or be served upon KENNETH ALAN PRICE . (4) months from the date of first publication as NOTICES IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file that Respondent be served by publication of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor LYNN O’CONNER following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors an answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s In this cause, it appearing from the original DIVORCE filed by JESSICA ELIZABETH PRICE, the The Knoxville Focus, a newspaper of general if the creditor received the copy of the notice less file and the Petition and Motion heretofore circulation published in Knox County, Tennessee. date of death. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four NON-RESIDENT Plaintiff herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in This the 22 day of JANUARY, 2019. filed by the Petitioner, Carl T. Adams, that the Knoxville, Tennessee, and with L. CLAY WHITE, It is further ORDERED that if the Respondent (4) months from the date of first publication as Respondent, Lynn O’Conner is a non-resident does not enter an appearance or otherwise answer described in (1)(A); or NOTICE Plaintiff’s Attorney whose address is P.O. BOX ESTATE OF MICKEY P MALLONEE of the State of Tennessee, or his whereabouts 20701 KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37940, within the petition, further personal service or service by (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ALLISON LEE ORR -Vs- CHARLES cannot be ascertained so that ordinary process further publication shall be dispensed with and PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, LISA MARIE FOLEY; CO-ADMINISTRATOR DAVID ORR, JR., cannot be served upon him, it is Ordered that said and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, service of any future notices, motions, orders This the 30 day of JANUARY, 2019. Docket # 144261 Respondent file an Answer with the Juvenile Court or other legal documents in this matter may be 878 PEACHTREE STREET NE #409 a Default Judgment may be entered against you ATLANTA, GA. 30309 IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX of Sevier County, Tennessee, and a copy with on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) made upon the Respondent by filing the same with ESTATE OF FRANCES RUTH EDWARDS COUNTY, TENNESSEE Petitioner, Carl T. Adams, Attorney, R. Brandon the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Knox County, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) publication. This notice will be published in The MASON WADE FOLEY; CO-ADMINISTRATOR In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint White, whose address is 216 Phoenix Court, Suite Tennessee. CYNTHIA ROBERTS; ADMINISTRATRIX Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. 3421 ENGLISH OAKS DRIVE filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant D, Seymour, Tennessee 37865, within thirty (30) NOTICE 3126 SAGEGRASS DRIVE This the 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 2019. KENNESAW, GA. 30144 CHARLES DAVID ORR, JR. is a non-resident of days of the last date of publication, exclusive of Emma Yancey and Shirley Ann Davenport have LOUISVILLE, TN. 37777 the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts the day of publication, or a judgment by default filed a petition against you seeking to terminate Mike Hammond ANNE M MCKINNEY ATTORNEY AT LAW cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex GLENNA W OVERTON ATTORNEY AT LAW Clerk forever your parental rights to Isis Ionescu- 1019 ORCHID DIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot parte as to him. Further for the purpose of hearing Davenport. It appears that ordinary process of 9111 CROSS PARK DRIVE, SUITE D 200 be served upon CHARLES DAVID ORR, JR . the matter to be heard on the 27th day of March, Deputy Clerk law cannot be served upon you because your KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an 2019, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon as this cause can 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/19 whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE be heard in the Juvenile Courtroom, Sevier County ORDERED to file an Answer to the Petition for NOTICE TO filed by ALLISON LEE ORR, Plaintiff herein, with Courthouse, Sevierville, TN; further, that failure to Termination of Parental Rights with the Clerk of CREDITORS the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, answer before or appear on that date will result in NON-RESIDENT the Juvenile Court of Knox County, Tennessee, and with W. MICHAEL KILGORE, Plaintiff’s the judgment being taken against him and entry 3323 Division Street, Knoxville, Tennessee ESTATE OF MARTHA MCDONALD NOTICE TO Attorney whose address is P. O. BOX 31167 of a Final Order. This notice will be published in NOTICE 37919, and to serve a copy of that Answer upon DOCKET NUMBER 81242-1 KNOXVILLE, TN 37930, within thirty (30) days The Knoxville Focus in Knox County for four (4) Heidi Wegryn, Attorney for Emma Yancey, 5731 Notice is hereby given that on the 16 day of CREDITORS of the last date of publication, and if you do not successive weeks. IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR Lyons View Pike, Suite 211, Knoxville, Tennessee JANUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect answer or otherwise respond, a Default Judgment This the 17th day of December, 2018. KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE 37919, within thirty (30) days of the last date of of the Estate of MARTHA MCDONALD who died ESTATE OF JAMES L MCPHETRIDGE may be entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) publication of this notice, which will be February Oct 18, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the DOCKET NUMBER 81300-2 day after the fourth (4th) publication. This notice Sevier County Juvenile Court Clerk IN THE MATTER OF: 22, 2019, and/or appear for trial on April 16, Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) ISIS IONESCU-DAVENPORT, 2019, at 9:00 AM, at Knox County Juvenile County, Tennessee. All persons, Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of consecutive weeks. By: T. Myers, Clerk DOB: 06/25/09 Court. If you fail to do so, a judgment will be resident and non-resident, having claims, matured JANAURY 2019, letters testamentary in respect This the 24TH day of JANUARY, 2019. A FEMALE CHILD; taken against you pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. or unmatured, against the estate are required to of the Estate of JAMES L MCPHETRIDGE who 36-1-117(n), Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P., file the same with the Clerk and Master ofthe died Jan 1, 2019, were issued the undersigned Mike Hammond By: and Rules 1 and 39 of the Tenn. R. of Juv. P. for above named court on or before the earlier of the by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Clerk NON-RESIDENT the relief demanded in the petition. You may view dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, Docket No.______and obtain a copy of the petition and any other will be forever barred: resident and non-resident, having claims, matured Deputy Clerk NOTICE subsequently filed legal documents in the Juvenile or unmatured, against his or her estate are (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the EMMA YANCEY Court Clerk’s Office at 3323 Division Street, first date of the publication of this notice if the required to file the same with the Clerk and Master

SHIRLEY ANN DAVENPORT Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. creditor received an actual copy of this notice to of the above named Court on or before the earlier TO: JAMES E. COKER; Petitioners, ENTER this the ______day of January, creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their NON-RESIDENT IN RE: FREDDIE DILLS, JR. v. JAMES E. COKER v. 2019. that is four (4) months from the date of the first claims will be forever barred: NOTICE LESLIE DAVENPORT, Honorable Timothy Irwin, Judge publication; or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the NO. 197205-2 Respondents. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor first publication of this notice if the creditor TO: ZACHARY DARREN BORDEN, BRITTANY IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX ORDER OF PUBLICATION PREPARED BY: received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors N. POWERS AND SAMANTHA POWERS COUNTY, TENNESSEE It appearing to the Court from the sworn if the creditor received the copy of the notice less at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint allegations of the Petition to Terminate Parental Heidi Wegryn, BPR #017171 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; IN RE: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC filed which is sworn to, that the defendant Rights and the Affidavit of Diligent Search in this Law Office of Attorney Heidi (4) months from the date of first publication as or v. ZACHARY DARREN BORDEN JAMES E. COKER a non-resident of the State cause that the whereabouts of the Respondent are Plehn Wegryn, PLLC described in (1)(A);or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent Attorney for Petitioner, Emma Yancey (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NO. 193727-1 be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry search so that ordinary process of law cannot 5731 Lyons View Pike Suite 211 date of death. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX so that the ordinary process of law cannot be be served upon him, it is, therefore, ORDERED Knoxville, TN 37919 This the 16 day of JANUARY, 2019 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four COUNTY, TENNESSEE served upon JAMES E. COKER, it is ordered that that Respondent be served by publication of the 865-622-8121 (4) months from the date of first In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint said defendant JAMES E. COKER file an answer following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in ESTATE OF MARTHA MCDONALD publication as described in (1)(A); or filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court the The Knoxville Focus, a newspaper of general PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ZACHARY DARREN BORDEN, BRITTANY N. in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Sharon H. Kim, circulation published in Knox County, Tennessee. MATTHEW T MCDONALD; EXECUTOR date of death POWERS AND SAMANTHA POWERS, non- an Attorney whose address is, 1810 Ailor Avenue It is further ORDERED that if the Respondent NOTICE TO 1104 NIGHT CAP LANE This the 29 day of JANAURY, 2019. residents of the State of Tennessee, or whose Knoxville, TN 37901 within thirty (30) days of the does not enter an appearance or otherwise answer KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon last date of publication or a judgment by default the petition, further personal service or service by CREDITORS diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary will be taken against you and the cause will be set further publication shall be dispensed with and ESTATE OF JAMES L MCPHETRIDGE process of law cannot be served upon ZACHARY for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor service of any future notices, motions, orders ESTATE OF DELMAR JAMES FRAYSIER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DARREN BORDEN, BRITTANY N. POWERS Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. at the Knox County or other legal documents in this matter may be DOCKET NUMBER 81103-3 NOTICE TO LINDA GAIL MCPHETRIDGE TUCKER AND SAMANTHA POWERS, it is ordered that Chancery Court, Division II, 400 Main Street, made upon the Respondent by filing the same with Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of AKA GAIL M TUCKER; EXECUTRIX said defendants, ZACHARY DARREN BORDEN, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This notice will be the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Knox County, JANUARY 2019, letters administration in respect CREDITORS 7704 CRANLEY ROAD BRITTANY N. POWERS AND SAMANTHA published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for Tennessee. of the Estate of DELMAR JAMES FRAYSIER who POWELL, TN. 37849 POWERS, file an answer with the Clerk and four (4) consecutive weeks. NOTICE died Oct 29, 2018, were issued the undersigned ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L MCNUTT Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, This 28th day of January, 2019. Emma Yancey and Shirley Ann Davenport have by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of DOCKET NUMBER 81263-1 VICTORIA B TILLMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Tennessee and with Robert T. Lieber, Jr., an ______filed a petition against you seeking to terminate Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, Notice is hereby given that on the 17 day of 1019 ORCHID DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 Attorney whose address is, 5217 Maryland Way, Clerk and Master forever your parental rights to Isis Ionescu- resident and non-resident, having claims, matured JANUARY 2019, letters administration in respect Suite 404, Brentwood, TN 37027, within thirty Davenport. It appears that ordinary process of or unmatured, against his or her estate are of the Estate of CYNTHIA L MCNUTT who died PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus February 4, 2019 Keep Knoxville Beautiful to Host LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO NOTICE TO MISC. 37th Annual Orchid Awards CREDITORS CREDITORS On Thursday, February 28, 2019, Keep guest from Keep America Beautiful. ESTATE OF EDGAR G MILLER ESTATE OF ABSOLOM DOUTHAT PERRY NOTICES DOCKET NUMBER 81303-2 DOCKET NUMBER 81296-1 Knoxville Beautiful will host the annual City of Knoxville Public Service Director, PUBLIC NOTICE Orchids Beautification Awards at The Chad Weth, will present the third Felicia Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of JANUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect JANUARY 2019, letters testamentary in respect Knoxville Regional Transportation Press Room, 730 N. Broadway from 6:00 Harris Hoehne Award. Dino will present of the Estate of EDGAR G MILLER who died Dec of the Estate of ABSOLOM DOUTHAT PERRY who Planning Organization p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The deadline for pur- the Orchids Awards to a winner from each 4, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk died Jan 10, 2019, were issued the undersigned Technical Committee Meeting, and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of February 12, 2019 chasing tickets is Monday, February 25th. of the following seven categories: Rede- Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, The reception begins at 6:00 with com- resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured The Knoxville Regional Transportation sign/Reuse, Outdoor Space, Community against his or her estate are required to file the or unmatured, against the estate are required to Planning Organization (TPO) Technical Committee plimentary beer and wine provided by Garden, New Architecture, Public Art, Res- same with the Clerk and Master of the above file the same with the Clerk and Master ofthe will meet on Tuesday, February 12th at 9 a.m. Elkmont Exchange and Raddy’s Liquor named Court on or before the earlier of the dates above named court on or before the earlier of the in the Small Assembly Room of the City County taurant/Café/Bar/Brewery, and Environ- prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN. The full Center. 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City Buskers. received the copy of the notice less than sixty if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 865-215-2694 or [email protected]. ing the Mary Lou Horner Award to a pre- (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Dinner and the awards ceremony will vious Orchid winner that has improved or from the date of first publication as described in (4) months from the date of first publication as begin at 7:00 p.m. The event will be (1)(A); or described in (1)(A);or LEGAL SECTION 94 remains “orchid-worthy.” A list of all nom- (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Knox County will receive bids for the following emceed by WVLT’s Dino Cartwright. Keep date of death date of death. items & services: Knoxville Beautiful will begin the ceremo- inees can be found at http://www.keep- This the 30 day of JANUARY, 2019. This the 28 day of JANUARY, 2019 Bid 2741, Carpet and Floor Cleaning Services, knoxvillebeautiful.org/orchid-awards. due 3/7/19; ny with the announcement of Community ESTATE OF EDGAR G MILLER ESTATE OF ABSOLOM DOUTHAT Bid 2782, Walk-In Refrigerators and Freezers, of the Year and our plans for our 40th- The deadline for purchasing tickets is PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERRY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) due 3/5/19; Monday, February 25th. Individual tickets WILLIAM D MILLER; CO-EXECUTOR MICHAEL PERRY; EXECUTOR RFP 2784, Web-Based Assessment and year celebration. The community of the 705 W BEAVER CREEK DRIVE 8600 FLAGSTONE WAY Monitoring/Management Response to Intervention year is the area within Knox County where are $85 each and tables for 8 are $624. POWELL, TN. 37849 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 (RTI) Technical Tool, due 3/6/19: the majority of Keep Knoxville Beautiful Cocktail tickets are available for $10. Tick- EDGAR MILLER; CO-EXECUTOR Bid 2785, Office Furniture, due 3/7/19; efforts will be put towards within the 2019 ets can be purchased at www.keepknox- 705 W BEAVER CREEK DRIVE RYAN N SHAMBLIN ATTORNEY Bid 2787, Snow Plows, due 3/7/19; POWELL, TN. 37849 AT LAW P.O. BOX 682 Bid 2788, Electrical Services, due 3/6/19 year. villebeautiful.org/orchid-awards/. All pro- KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901-0682 For additional information call 865-215-5777, Mayor Madeline Rogero will be the key- ceeds benefit Keep Knoxville Beautiful stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, note speaker of the night with a special programs. or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus items, go to www.govdeals.com. 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