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OCUS FREETake One! www.knoxfocus.com F November 4, 2019 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 Did the Pension Board violate Sunshine Law? By Mike Steely Senior Writer requested by a board chair session. lawsuit filed against Knox may be a decision based Only members of the board, [email protected] and a motion made by the Owings is not a voting County. He then asked for a on how the outside attor- including four Knox County members with the majority member or member of the motion that he be allowed ney feels about it or wheth- Commissioners, the pen- The steps for going into choosing to close its door board. to represent the pension er or not the executive ses- sion staff, the attorney, and an executive session, as for some business under When the board resumed board in the county’s law- sion was legally called by a briefly Mayor Glenn Jacobs outlined by Roberts Rules most procedural rules. business and the media suit and Commission- motion. were present in the closed of Order, were not followed However, the pension was allowed back in, er Brad Anders moved to If Owings called the session. during the September board’s attorney, John Owings, not Chris Caldwell authorize him to enter the executive session, then It is against the Sunshine Knox County Retirement Owings, requested the who had been chairing case. The vote was unan- any decision of the pen- Law for two or more com- and Pension Board meet- executive session himself the public meeting, con- imous, without a discus- sion board during or after missioners to discuss com- ing and may have violated and no vote was apparently tinued to lead the meet- sion. the secret meeting, could mission business items state and local Sunshine taken. The press and public ing and said the pension Whether the Chancery be void. The executive ses- outside a public meet- Laws as well. Normally an had to leave during the board desires to “have its Judge will permit such sion was not on the agenda ing of the commission, executive session can be near hour-long executive own counsel” regarding a entry in the case by Owings for the September meeting. Continued on page 2 Only 11% voters take advantage of early voting By Mike Steely Senior Writer [email protected]

There are 92,993 registered voters in Knoxville but only 10,876 votes, about 11%, were cast in early voting. That’s better than in past years but much less than what it may have been if the election was held during a state or federal election. Absentee vote totals in the early balloting was 992, bringing the entire early vote totals to 11,868. What does the election commission forecast for the turn- out in Tuesday’s Election Day totals? Chris Davis, deputy director of the election com- Former Knoxville mayor and Tennessee governor Bill Haslam catches up with mayoral candidate Eddie Mannis, mission, said Friday that they are expecting anywhere left, and David Wright, right, at Wright’s Cafeteria, a popular spot in Knoxville known for homemade lunches. from 13,000 to 15,000 more voters Tuesday, bringing the total to somewhere between 25,000 and 27,000. Continue on page 2

Carson Dailey Launches County hires new Reelection Campaign lobbying firm By Focus Staff By Mike Steely Armstrong, who had just left an event City; Pavlis and Carson Dailey worked Senior Writer Carson Dailey, the popular County for his Chief Deputy, David Buuck, closely together. Former County [email protected] Commissioner representing South who is running to succeed him. Commissioner Mike Brown came Knoxville, launched his reelection State Senator Becky Duncan to see friends, support Dailey and Mayor Glenn Jacobs has hired a new lobbying com- campaign for 2020 at “Love That Massey dropped by to visit, as she enjoy some tasty barbecue. Former pany to represent the county in the Nashville. BBQ” on Maryville Pike. Through represents South Knoxville in Nash- county commissioner and state rep- Bryan Hair spoke for the county mayor during last most of the evening South Knoxvil- ville. Dailey also attracted a solid resentative and Focus columnist Ray week’s Knox County Commission meeting, announc- lians mixed with elected officials, gathering of former officials who Hill made his way through the crowd ing the hiring of Stones River Group on a one-year all of whom were there to support all represented South Knoxville at before leaving with a sampling of contract. He said the new government relations con- Carson Dailey. one time or another. Nick Pavlis, barbecue and Walter Love’s special tract with the firm he called “a public policy advocate” Dailey, his wife Tammy by his side, who represented South Knoxville on banana pudding. calls for a weekly legislative wrap-up to be sent. greeted Charlie Susano Jr., the Clerk the city council, was busy greeting John King, a lawyer and high rank- The $60,000 contract agreement, he says,includes of the Circuit, Civil Sessions and old friends. Pavlis is almost single- ing official in several Republican $2,500 to cover registration of the contract, lodging Juvenile Courts, Register of Deeds handedly responsible for the revital- fees and travel to and from Knox County. Hair said Nick McBride, and Law Director Bud ization of South Knoxville inside the Continue on page 2 Continue on page 2 Open house allows residents to voice East Knoxville traffic concerns By Ken Lay City of Knoxville to make that area of East Knox- Redevelopment Residents, business owners ville safer and more accessible to Director Dawn and other citizens received the pedestrians, bike riders, drivers Michelle Foster opportunity to voice their con- and those who take public tran- discusses cerns about East Knoxville traf- sit in the area. possible changes fic patterns at an open house The open house was attended to East Knoxville Wednesday night at Honey Rock by City Council members George traffic patterns Victorious Church International. Wallace and Finbarr Saunders. at an open The City of Knoxville, in con- The open house was hosted house at Honey junction with the Tennessee by Dawn Michelle Foster, City of Rock Victorious Department of Transportation Knoxville Director in for the Office Church and Graham Smith Construction, of Redevelopment. International conducted a preliminary road “We want this area to be more Wednesday. study to discuss possible reno- efficient and safe for all who use Photo by Ken vations to Magnolia Ave., Rut- the roadway,” Foster said. “We’re Lay. ledge Pike and Asheville Highway Continued on page 2

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Dailey and his wife chose “Love That BBQ” as Tammy raised their son in the site to kick off the com- South Knoxville and enjoy missioner’s reelection cam- their grandchildren. paign, as the location is in “I want to do the best I the heart of South Knox- can for South Knoxville,” ville with plenty of parking Dailey said. “To grow and and excellent food. diversify our business Dailey has been rec- community, make sure our ognized for his tireless neighborhoods are safe work on behalf of his con- and protected. I want to stituents in South Knox- see South Knoxville get her ville. Carson Dailey is also fair share of all the good known for being fiscally things our community and By Steve Hunley, responsible and thought- local government have to (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) Knox County Law Director Bud Armstrong, Commissioner Carson Dailey, and state Sena- Publisher ful in making decisions on offer.” tor Becky Duncan Massey at the kick-off of Dailey’s reelection campaign at “Love That BBQ” in South Knoxville. [email protected] County hires new Only 11% voters take lobbying firm advantage of early voting Continued from page 1 known as Grassy Creek. Continued from page 1 that Mark Case, the former chief of They also passed, in final reading staff of former Governor Bill Haslam, to waive local vehicle registration “It has been pretty solid for a city heads SRG. Commissioner John taxes for active members of a local election but still disappointing” he Schoonmaker asked Hair if there rescue squad. said, adding that possibly moving the was a local connection. Hair relied In a 7-4 vote the commission also city election to a federal-state elec- that Stephan Susano, brother of Cir- approved a resolution to amend and tion day probably wouldn’t increase cuit Court Clerk Charles Susano Jr., restate the Knoxville-Farragut-Knox the participation in the city that is the local SRG officer. County Growth Policy Plan. Changes much. He said the city office would “Last year we used Ron Ramsey’s appear at the bottom of a long ballot. in the plan give Knox County more firm out of Northeast Tennessee. Totals released Friday show that control of its rural portions for future Nothing against that particular Downtown West had the largest development. Kevin Murphy asked group, however we decided after number of voters, 3923, followed by reviewing different firms, we just that the changes be postponed and New Harvest with 2274. The Love went under contract with Stones said the residential density in the Kitchen saw 1305, the Expo Center River Group,” Hair said. plan is unclear. He asked the county had 1260, City-County had 1242, He described SRG as having a to take several months to study the and South had 870. Voting increased Only about 11% of registered city voters cast Early Bal- “strong reputation” and said the changes. substantially on the last four days lots. The Election Commission expects the final numbers contract would go into effect Novem- Commissioner Brad Anders said of early voting. voting will be somewhere between 25,000 and 27,000. ber 1 (Last Friday). “We have a 30 the changes will give the county day out clause,” he said. Hair said more authority over the rural areas he would share SRG’s reports each without the approval of either Far- month with the commission. ragut or Knoxville. Voting no on the Open house allows residents to “I understand that’s a pretty good motion were Hugh Nystrom, Evelyn deal you got with them based on Gill, Michele Carringer and John voice East Knoxville traffic concerns their scope of service,” Chairman Schoonmaker. Cont. from page 1 Hugh Nystrom told Hair. The differences in the Growth of Engineering Jim Hager- TDOT Region One Traffic After much discussion the com- Plan proposal and the General Plan seeking input from business man noted that last week’s Engineering Director Nathan mission voted to select Perry Beal were discussed with Planning Direc- owners and residents. We meeting is the first prelimi- Vatter was also on hand and Virginia Anagnost to the Knox tor Gerald Green saying it could take want to make it safer and nary step in improving this since the state department County Ethics Committee. Several more efficient for walkers, highly traveled section of about $1 million and 18 months to of transportation will be a applicants were interviewed during bike riders, drivers and those East Knoxville. update the General Plan. Busler an earlier work session. who take public transporta- “This is strictly gathering contributor to the project. and Gill said the commission was Perry Beal is a professional pilot tion in the area. input and we’ll have more “The city has initiated this “putting the cart before the horse” and instructor. Anagnost is the exec- “We want the area to meetings in the spring (of project and they invited us by adopting the Growth Policy Plan utive director of the National Con- become better connected to 2020),” Hagerman said. “We here as a local stakeholder,” before adapting the General Plan. ference for Community and Justice, the area of Burlington and probably won’t have another Vatter said. “This road was The commission also approved Knoxville Region. Both were select- to Chilhowee Park. Tonight’s meeting like this one. the interstate before we had ed in split votes. $100,000 for the renovation of the meeting is the first step and “We will have more meet- the interstate. The commission approved a tax future East Satellite Office for the we want people’s input on ings in the spring, but today, break recommended by the Industri- county court clerk. The East Town what works, what might work we wanted to see what the “The city has the vision al Development Board for the multi- Crossing Shopping Center location and what doesn’t want. TDOT community sees and we about what it wants to do use development going in on Oak will also house a sheriff’s depart- will also be involved.” want to get information about about making a difference Ridge Highway and Schaad Road ment office. City of Knoxville Director that.” for the users.” Did the Pension Board violate Sunshine Law? Cont. from page 1 ending litigation involving September 23 meet- a motion and Jay said he made and voted on. Sev- to your inquiry, please the county, but NO deci- ing were unanimously didn’t recall. eral of the pension board be advised that the Knox especially if that matter sions among the mem- approved without reading. Jay pulled the min- members who attended County Retirement and is on the commission’s bers of the body as to the Copies of the minutes were utes from his booklet and the September meeting Pension Board does not upcoming agenda. action to be taken or votes not passed out or available handed them to The Focus. told The Focus, “I don’t Here’s the Tennessee or decisions may be made online and appeared only in The minutes reveal that recall” or “I don’t remem- subscribe to Robert’s Rules statute: in secret, nor other matters the meeting booklet distrib- Owings asked that the ber” when asked about of Order.” “All meetings must be discussed.” uted to the members. “Report of Legal Counsel” voting for or against break- Chris Caldwell, who public and no secret votes The four commissioners The Knoxville Focus be delayed until the end of ing into an executive ses- chairs the pension board may be taken. T.C.A 5-5- on the pension board, Brad questioned the attorney’s the September 23 meeting. sion. for Mayor Jacobs, prom- 104. A limited exception Anders, Larsen Jay, Randy power to call an execu- “Mr. Owings asked for an “I know there wasn’t to the open meeting rule is Smith and Hugh Nystrom, tive session following the executive session with the a motion but I’ll have to ised The Knoxville Focus he provided by case law due should know Robert’s pension board’s meeting board to advise on a litiga- check with the attorney would look into the issue to to the Judicial doctrine of Rules of Order and the Sun- last Monday. Chairman tion matter,” the minutes to see if that’s a require- see if there was a motion attorney-client privilege; shine Law. Three of them Chris Caldwell was asked read, with no mention of a ment,” Pension board for the executive session. the county legislative body have served as Commis- if a motion was made and motion or vote to do so. director Jennifer Schroed- He was requested twice may meet in closed session sion Chairman. approved to go into to the In all other matters er told The Focus, adding, with the county attorney or During the pension secret session. He asked before the pension board “I’ll get back to you.” since the October 28 meet- other attorney represent- board’s meeting last Commissioner Larsen during the September Tuesday morning Schro- ing to respond and had not ing the count to discuss week the minutes of the Jay if he had made such meeting, motions were eder replied, “In response replied at press time.

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We want your news: that [email protected], [email protected] is what makes this paper truly a community newspaper. 865-686-9970 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus November 4, 2019 November 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A3 Publisher’s Position A chance to create a new East Knoxville economic engine and save a fortune system employees now County School Board, the is the problem and you with the chance to have out on the streets when have private offices and if Knoxville Police Depart- have the Knoxville Police an opportunity to have Lakeshore Mental Hos- they move to the TVA tower ment, the Knoxville Fire Department and maybe a planned community? pital closed down so the they become cubicle rats Department, Knoxville the Knox County Sheriff’s They would love it. The people of Knoxville could like in a Dilbert cartoon. City government, Knox Department there. Prob- banks would too. Would have some prime parkland The TVA tower is not as County government, the lem solved. Right off the it be a tide that raises all good a place for the school Knox County Sheriff’s interstate it is convenient boats? Instead of a tide on the river. It could be a system as the Andrew Department, some Ten- to everyone in the county. that helps TVA get rid of a place for permanent sup- Johnson Building is. What nessee State Offices, and It is very convenient to the vacant building while cost- portive housing rather than if there was another place even some Federal Gov- Knox County Jail which ing Knox County Taxpay- taking park land from city that would be a good fit and ernment office. It would would save a lot of money ers a fortune? Remem- residents to build expen- would save the taxpayers a also have enough storage is gasoline expense for ber, UT is interested in the sive new permanent sup- By Steve Hunley, fortune? for all these entities. With both the Knoxville Police TVA tower and they can do portive housing. Let’s be Publisher As you may have learned that many employees there Department and the Knox it alone. They don’t need realistic, once a hospital [email protected] last week, East Town Mall, daily it could be a tremen- County Sheriff’s Depart- Knox County taxpayers to The Focus has reported also known as Knoxville dous economic boost to ment. East Town Mall is so underwrite the UT move to always a hospital. It is not on the proposed sale of Center, is closing along this area of Knox County. big the court system could the TVA east tower. the taxpayer’s role to bail the Andrew Johnson build- with Regal Cinemas. What Why did East Town Mall be moved there too. The mall is so big it out the old St. Mary’s. Con- ing and relocating the Knox you probably don’t know is die not once but twice? It could become a new could have a daycare for trary to what the current County School Board to the that East Town Mall was Crime. A criminal element beginning for this proper- employees. It is so big it city mayor and her chosen vacant east TVA tower. We purchased in 2016 for a came in and was so per- ty. With this many people could have a school. It had successor think. have been consistent in third of its value for the vasive it could not be dis- working there it would a school until just recent- Another great benefit reporting this is not a good amount of $10.1 million lodged. Can East Town create the need for new ly. The question is simple; is the mall is much more deal for Knox County tax- dollars. This past week it Mall ever be a retail center neighborhoods, shopping can it ever be a retail center payers. It makes no finan- was reported that the mall again? People have a “once centers, restaurants, and again? The mall is behind ready to go for government cial sense to give up a is 19 months behind on burned twice shy” approach mix-use apartments that by 15 runs and has two tenants than St. Mary’s. building the taxpayers own taxes and maintenance to having their car broken are the new fad. The mall outs in the bottom of the This is where people need out right and will receive and security payments. into or being the victim of is so big the upper floors ninth inning and the count to think very hard. On Tues- only 23% of what taxpay- Not only is the school strong arm robbery. Once could become apartments. is no balls and two strikes. day the people of Knoxville ers have invested in it for board being asked to con- is all it takes and they will Talk about a safe place Would you put a store in will elect their new city a building that the taxpay- sider a new home so are never come back. The to live. How about zero East Town Mall? No one mayor. We have a choice ers have to lease and has the Knoxville Police Depart- Public Relations story being minute response time for else wants to. Isn’t it time of a business owner who security requirements that ment and Knoxville Fire put forth by mall owners is law enforcement? It is so to think of a new idea? make it difficult for people Department. And the idea the mall is closing to be re- big it could house a medi- What about the old St. can think outside the box to attend School Board of moving police and fire to tooled a third time praying cal clinic. It has before. Mary’s? Where is it carved and see value where others meetings. If the TVA tower the old St. Mary’s complex the third time is the charm. Before we get to far in stone the City of Knox- cannot. Or we have a grant is such a great deal why is a very expensive $45 to How realistic is that? ahead, how much would ville’s job is to rehab old writer who sees the world has it sat unoccupied for $65 million dollar expen- Let’s be pragmatic. The it cost for all these gov- abandoned buildings that through the lenses of fed- the last fifteen years? diture, or worse. What if odds are very great that ernments to buy the mall? could require substan- eral and state government Knox County Schools there was another place East Town Mall will never Most probably, equal to or tial environmental reme- grants. Superintendent Bob that would be a good fit and be on the tax rolls again. less than the $10.1 mil- diation? That is the job of Which of these candi- Thomas has said he is would save the taxpayers a Since it can’t generate lion dollars that was paid the private sector. It would fine to move to a different fortune? property taxes what can be for it. What would devel- make a great veterans hos- dates can see the value in building but the vacant TVA East Town Mall is so large done with it? It could be the opers say about this idea? pital. It would make a great a once in a lifetime oppor- tower is not a good choice and has so much parking anchor to create a new east What would Knoxville- place for all the mentally ill tunity to help the taxpayers for the school board. School it could house the Knox Knoxville. Imagine, crime Knox County Planning say people who were forced at the same time? Citizens group helps make Concord Road safer By Focus Staff Farragut and TDOT to re- impacting the project in then on October 31st Rep- The $10.19 million dollar open both turn lanes on one way or another. How- resentative Jason Zachary Tennessee Department of Concord Road at Turkey ever, to this point in the con- announced he was in con- Transportation (TDOT) road Creek in early October tract the only noted delay to tact with Steve Borden the project on Concord Road in citing traffic safety and the the critical path stemmed Director/Assistant Chief Farragut has been a traffic coming winter weather. Far- from a utility relocation. The Engineer of TDOT Region nightmare for drivers going ragut Mayor Ron Williams revised completion date of 1 and a solution to re-open from Kingston Pike to North- replied to them, “I do hope the project is Fall 2021.” the right turn lane would shore Road for all of 2019. that some understand that The original completion occur in five to seven days. The most difficult place is there a couple of other date was October 31, 2020 The next day was Friday at Turkey Creek Road where ways to go that may take a so this has added an addi- November 1st and in less the right turn lane for driv- Northshore Drive. Frustrat- to let others drivers turn few minutes longer but are tional year to the road proj- than two hours TDOT had ers going south has been ed drivers used nextdoor. left. The new idea was not available to all.” The Town ect. re-opened the right turn closed since February. To com to vent their feelings a safe idea. This is where Engineer of Farragut Darryl FCRGD members then lane. Representative Jason make matters even more and try to convince the Town a new citizens group in Far- Smith replied, “The Concord expanded their email cam- Zachary told the people of difficult the left turn lane for of Farragut and TDOT to pro- ragut became involved. In Road project is managed by paign to include all the Far- West Knoxville in a Twitter drivers going north on Con- vide some relief. When that mid-September Farragut TDOT’s Construction office, ragut Aldermen and Ten- post that in two weeks the cord Road turning left on relief did not come sugges- Citizens for Responsible and they’re well aware of nessee State Representa- left hand turn lane would be to Turkey Creek Road was tions came forth that drivers Growth and Development the issues that come up tive Jason Zachary and Ten- re-opened. closed at the same time. going south could stop while went live on Facebook. In with traffic control. They’re nessee State Senator Rich- Michael Wilson of FCRGD This created traffic chaos. they had a green light to left six short weeks their mem- highly trained profession- ard Briggs. On October 30 thanked both Representa- TDOT did a traffic study drivers needing to turn left bership has grown to over als, and perform a difficult Michael Wilson of FCRGD tive Jason Zachary and and decided to also halt the on Turkey Creek to pass. 650 members. You can job under trying circum- posted on their Facebook Steve Borden of TDOT in a green arrow for left turns The only problem is that learn more about this new stances.” TDOT spokesman page a request to members Facebook post later that which meant that a single created rear end acci- group at www.facebook. Mark Nagi replied, “As with to call and email the elected day for their work to make car needing to turn left on dents for drivers behind com/groups/FCRGD/ most construction projects, representatives of Farragut Concord Road safer and to Turkey Creek Road could the driver who suddenly FCRGD members began there have been a number and TDOT engineers. Many relieve the traffic conges- create a traffic jam past stopped on a green light emailing the Town of of unforeseen issues arise members responded and tion before winter comes.

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In the past Why would you support but rather, demanding the an amenity to our district. 5, 2019 the fate of Caswell through via a revision in few months we have been taking a park that local fam- city to uphold the promise of Caswell Park is important to Park and subsequently all one of the Recode Knoxville told that the land isn’t ilies play on after city offi- my neighborhood park when our quality of life, the same Knoxville City Parks will be maps which would change part of Caswell Park, that cials admitted that they con- we spent all those millions way parks across the city decided. Is the park system the park zoning from OS to a it wasn’t meant to be part sidered NO other sites for of dollars on purchasing are to the neighborhoods in a land bank for politicians to high density residential. This of the park, that it was an this project? and constructing it almost all parts of our town. gift or develop for pet proj- back handed move is par- oversight for the land to be Did you object at city 20 years ago – which leads If the time has come ects or is a Park a Promise? ticularly heinous because if covered by the OS zoning, council meetings this year us to the conundrum we find to dismantle our parks to City of Knoxville officials the city had succeeded in its that OS zoning is more or when council approved half ourselves in today. make way for other needs, have been on a quest to efforts the park would have less irrelevant, and my per- a million dollars for a sculp- Is a park a promise? then we as a city need to rezone and gift a section of been rezoned without any of sonal favorite—from MPC ture in a PARK downtown, This question is one have a conversation. On Caswell Park to the Volun- the usual necessary public Commissioner Art Clancy or several hundreds of thou- that everyone in Knoxville Tuesday night City Coun- teer Ministry Center to be process. After the neighbor- at the MPC meeting last sands of dollars for murals needs to be thinking about cil will decide whether the developed by this private hood went public with this month “the city has too in an alley, or the $60,000 and addressing. Collective- OS zoning protects Caswell entity for a 3 story hous- information Mayor Rogero much parkland and it is a spent on cast bronze water ly, hundreds of millions of Park and if they will move ing project for those iden- changed course and had burden to maintain them.” spitting frog statues that dollars have been spent forward with the Mayor’s tified as chronically home- Community Development So if this land isn’t a park, have since been installed purchasing and improving wish to give away tax payer less. In 2010 a near simi- Director; Becky Wade issue then why do the city coun- on a fountain in a PARK in our city parks over time. purchased land. If they vote lar plan was earmarked for an apology and assure the cil meeting minutes, the west Knox? Neighborhoods, commer- in the affirmative on this Lakeshore Park after the public that *IF* the park park design applications, If the need for support- cial districts, and even gov- project it will set the prece- state gave the land to the was going to be rezoned it and funding statements ive housing is so immediate ernment infrastructure is dence that city parks are no city and public outcry was would follow a lengthy public say that it is? If OS zoning as to forego our tax payer planned around land use, longer protected and sub- so great that city council process. In August Mayor wasn’t meant to cover that funded city amenities then with park land being an ject to development, sale, invented and passed a new Rogero changed course parcel, then why does the why hasn’t the Mayor includ- important feature for many or gifting to private enti- city zone called Open Space again and issued a letter application the city submit- ed funds to purchase land of them. The people of Knox- ties. This possibility leads (OS-1 and OS-2) which pro- to the Parkridge Neighbor- ted to MPC in 2010 state for such a project? Why is it ville play, relax, and fellow- to more concerns/ques- hibited the sale or develop- hood outlining the rezon- all parcel numbers includ- necessary for city officials to ship on our city parks, but tions. What kind of devel- ment of public parks and ing and gifting of Caswell ing the ones in question? If fudge the facts surrounding as our city grows and faces opments will be allowed on instructed the MPC to con- Park to the VMC, the time- we have too much parkland, the project in effort to pass future dilemmas, when is it city parks? Will there be a form all sector zoning plans table to get her request then why did the city budget this rezone? acceptable to go back on system setup to make sure to the new ordinance. Since through the MPC and City for this year alone include I am a resident of an inner a developmental promise? that parkland is developed all parks were rezoned OS Council, Oh and by the way more than $300,000 to buy city neighborhood, I can see The people of Parkridge as equitably? OR... Should we the people of Knoxville the FIRST and ONLY public MORE parkland? the need is great and yet we well as adjacent neighbor- take the Mayor’s Deputy have continued under the meeting about this is “to be Now there are those of can still budget for such city hoods see Caswell Park as Director; Bill Lyons at his presumption that our parks announced at a later date”. you out there saying that the improvements. I am in NO a promise made to us by word? – “VMC contacted us were safe… until now. Since that time the need for homeless housing WAY an enemy for afford- the sitting mayor and coun- and told us that they were The Parkridge Neighbor- Parkridge Neighborhood is great and sacrificing a able or supportive housing, cil almost two decades ago. interested in the land and hood was alerted in May of has been battling a circus park is a worthy cause. To as far as I am concerned That promise included the we made it happen.” Has the city administration been open and transparent regarding Caswell Park? You be the judge By James Waldrup rebranding?] to determine accomplished with a Use on - should be HUD) bridge” again, but I want to ask each correct their story, even PARKRIDGE RESIDENT the how, when, who, where, Review? Thanks, Becky later in the process of devel- of you definitively – the city, after providing irrefutable and why on this Caswell opment of the site. Becky its parks department,and evidence that what was pub- The City of Knoxville, and, Park illegal land grab. The Why would Becky Wade the planning commission: lished was not correct, were more specifically, the polit- email chains received from want to avoid a rezoning Now if that isn’t the per- Are the lots at 1605, 1615 ignored. They stood by their ical appointees of Mayor MPC were shocking. MPC by sneaking in a Use on fect backdoor bureaucrat- and 1617 E. Fifth Ave. offi- approach of “asking the City Rogero’s Administration, are never fully complied with Review? Not much public ic deal, I don’t know what cially part of CaswellPark or and the City responded”. desperately trying to steal the requests; any emails attention is gained by a Use would be. Mr. Green should not? Never mind the statement OUR park land and give it from staff lawyer Christina on Review request. The be rewarded for his apparent I see they’re zoned “park they were attempting to fact away (for free!) to a private Magrans were not includ- staffer then tells Becky sense of impending political and open space,” but was check was being responded nonprofit developer. Many ed even after being asked Wade: doom--because that change that land ever formally incor- to by the exact same person partial-truths and some out- for specifically (the official in the map nearly was the porated in the park? who made the statement! right misrepresentations response was they didn’t Becky, death knell for ReCode. If not, what is its status But the grandest email have been generated about exist--even though MPC The three parcels appear Read the rest of this three- – simply city-owned land of all is Mr. Green warning this park and the process by clearly says in these emails to have a total size of about ring circus show in the file that’s kept cleared and is Becky Wade that her reck- the City Administration (such they received them). You an acre - less when the prop- “Zendel_Email_20190327. treated as an appendage to less scheduling trying to as the land is “adjacent to can read the best of the erty is resurveyed to exclude pdf”. the park, or what? condense the process as Caswell Park” and “it was conversations and email the part of the park that Apparently, the City much as possible--presum- never meant to be a park”). chains online at http://bit.ly/ intrudes onto the property. Administration isn’t just This email was sent to the ably to minimize any chance These misrepresentations CaswellPark. We’re going to RN-4 allows about 20 units eyeballing Caswell Park. An deputy director of Communi- for public input--would gen- are all very easily proven focus on four email chains, an acre, so it would not work email from Sheryl Ely, Parks cations, the Parks and Rec erate attention! Gerald false yet they have had the first is between Becky for the density you want. Nor and Recreation Director, Department Head, Becky sends Becky Wade an email no qualms about stating, Wade, head of the Commu- would RN-5, which permits to MPC is intriguing; she is Wade, Gerald Green, and saying: spreading, and full-throated- nity Development Depart- about 27 units an acre. Even asking MPC to look at parks the MPC Communications ly supporting them in public. ment, and Gerald Green, RN-6 that need rezoning. person. It bounced around Left you a voicemail ear- Do they really think citizens Director of Knoxville-Knox like a hot potato until finally lier today. With the Plan- are that stupid? Unfortu- County Planning: Gerald finally gets involved I check the proposed Fiona McAnally, the deputy ning Commission meeting nately, even if citizens aren’t and tells Becky: zoning and the existing director of Communications, on Nov 14, we do not have so stupid as to take Adminis- Hi Gerald, zoning on our parks. It asked Becky “Becky--you time to advertise before the tration officials’ statements A few months ago, I For this proposed den- appears we may need to do got this?” Becky Wade then Dec 3 Council meeting. we at face value, it only takes requested that the pro- sity you may want to use some rezonings for several proceeds to reply: could advertise the Council five votes from City Council posed new zoning in Re- the planned development properties. Please take a meeting prior to the Plan- to achieve their goal. Code for 1605, 1615 and approval process. While look at the spreadsheet to No, it is not part of Cas- ning Commission meeting, Since the City Administra- 1617 E Fifth Ave be RN4 I am reasonably comfort- give me your thoughts. well Park. It is City owned but this may attract atten- tion has effectively stone- like the adjacent property. able proposing a change Thank you! land that is kept mowed and tion. Let me know how you walled the neighborhood These three lots are cur- from Open Space zoning to Sheryl cleared. want to proceed or call me organization and anyone the rently owned by the City RN-4 as part of the code/ to discuss. City feels might be adversar- and zoned OS and there is map update, I am uncom- The first MPC Open And just like that, a park ial to their cause, the only a small multifamily develop- fortable proposing a more Records request did not is suddenly no longer a BUT THIS MAY ATTRACT method of obtaining informa- ment (46 units) proposed for drastic change especially include the spreadsheet park. No facts to back up ATTENTION. Well now, that tion has been from submit- these lots. Can this change since Council has told us referred to in this email; that statement; indeed, all wouldn’t be good would it? ting Open Records Request. be made now, or do we need many times that we should subsequent requests for the facts readily and pub- I encourage you to go read If you’ve never submitted an to request re-zoning after not change the permitted this spreadsheet produced licly available (that the jour- through the emails; the City Open Records request, con- Re-Code is adopted. Thanks use of properties as part of a document that did not nalist asked for but was, for tries their best to make them sider doing so--an engaged Becky the zoning map update. match the description pro- whatever reason, unable to illegible so some editing has citizenry is the best weapon Becky Wade vided in the email chain. find for himself) including been performed for clarity. against corruption. You can Community Development And YET THEY CHANGED Check it out for yourself--the City Council meeting videos Make your own conclusions ask for information on who Director THE RECODE MAP ANYWAY! title of this email is “Email_ that declare it a park, the about the motives and intent your Council representative But the bureaucracy is just Fwd_ParkZoning.pdf.” original development plan of our appointed bureau- has been talking to or just Further in that email gaining steam on this train for the park, MPC rezoning crats. But if all this lack of what some commission- chain, this surprising bit of getting out of control; In another email chain, a paperwork including the being completely open and er on a bureaucratic com- comes up; MPC staffer is Gerald informs Becky that: local media outlet journalist land--without any reserva- transparent (you can see mittee might have emailed responding to Becky Wade: is attempting to fact-check tions or exclusions--in the an email chain where MPC to/from a developer. It is We will propose RN-4 and Becky Wade’s press release OS-2 zoning process, and staffers are feeding informa- a good way to gain insight I requested that the area help you build the bridge that states the land in ques- previous news articles cov- tion from the neighborhood into the “sausage factory” of be zoned RN-4 like the adja- later! tion is “adjacent to, but not ering the park all declare Facebook group to the City), backdoor government. cent parcels. The vacant part of, Caswell Park.” If this to indeed be a park. and underhandedness is Parkridge neighbors City –owned land is planned Becky responds: you want to read the farci- But with one unchecked and necessary to avoid public decided to submit an Open for mul -family, approximate- cal email chain, it is “Email_ incredibly misleading line, a input, perhaps we need to Records request to MPC ly 46 units on the 3 parcels. Thanks Gerald. The RN4 Once more on Caswell Park. bureaucrat has declared clean house and empty our [now Knoxville|Knox County It doesn’t look like RN-3 zoning will at least get it pdf.” that a park isn’t a park. As barrel of rotten apples. Planning--how much money would allow for that densi- to residential use. We will a side note, any attempts was wasted with that idiotic ty. Am I correct? Could it be have to cross the “PUD (sic Sorry to bother you all to get that media outlet to PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus November 4, 2019 November 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A5 Visiting Jellico, Tennessee’s ‘First’ Town The little Civil War the TV broadcasters. The Clear collection of memorabilia, makes copies of maps and interesting place to explore, town of Jellico A Day Away Jellico area Fork River gorge, just south relics, and items from the information that are request- a visit to Indian Mountain is, in a way, the was a muster of town, is a beautiful rough heydays of the once thriv- ed. State Park is worthwhile. It’s “first” town in ground for area with high bluffs over- ing town. A few doors down For lovers of the opera, Jel- the only state park to be built Tennessee. the Union looking the valley. is the Jellico Public Library lico was the childhood home on an abandoned strip mine. Is a park a promise? That’s true in Army with the The topography of the and both the library and the of singer and actress Grace Locals often take their eve- a way if you’re Confeder- area may someday boost museum have items from Moore. For gospel music ning or morning walks there headed south ates holding the area as more and more the history of the little town. fans it was also the home of and there’s a few full-hook- on I-75 from Cumberland people discover the moun- Downtown historic church- Homer Rodeheaver who was up camping sites. The Jelli- the northern Mountain to tains that surround Jellico. es include the Methodist music director for evangelist co area is a mecca for off- states. The the south. It’s a great place to visit and, and Baptist churches. The Billy Sunday and a compos- roaders and a dirt road con- town, which is By Mike Steely The journey for ghost hunters, the grand Baptist building was also er of many gospel songs. nects the town with the top my birth place, across Pine old post office there is said the home of Jellico Elemen- Jellico was also a home of of Pine Mountain and pro- straddles the and Cumber- to be haunted. tary School. Unfortunately writer James Fox and home- vides, on top, several look- Kentucky border and was land Mountains was dif- Downtown Jellico is filled the town’s Christian Church town to many writers includ- off rocks, rock shelters, and once the “Beer Drinking ficult for both armies and with 1880s buildings. One burned recently. I was in ing James Hayden Siler. wild mountain terrain. Capital of Kentucky” before remained difficult until High- side of the town, next to the Jellico briefly not too long The Tennessee Welcome My little birth town is strug- neighboring Whitley County, way 25 was cut through railroad tracks, is not so busy ago and went by the Jelli- Center, on southbound gling with surviving physical- Ky., went wet and voted in what is called “The Nar- with buildings. An explosion co library. I found three old I-75, is one of the most vis- ly and financially. The local liquor and beer. rows” and linked Jellico with there in the town’s early his- friends there and we visit- ited welcome centers in the coal mining history fueled Jellico dates back to the LaFollette and Jacksboro, tory took out many of the ed briefly. Years ago I left a state. At the Highway 25 the community’s develop- 1780s and was partially all within Campbell County. buildings on that side of the packet of history and geol- intersection and I-75 is an ment and, when that went settled before the Treaty of In the late 1960s, I-75 was street. ogy stories and information odd abandoned motel and bust, the town began to see Tellico gave up Cherokee built up and over Pine Moun- Inside Ronnie Buck’s with Librarian Mark Tidwell the historic Crouches Creek a population decrease and ownership to that moun- tain, often called Jellico Hardware is the Jellico there and he confirmed he Baptist Church. deterioration. Locals are tainous region. During the Mountain by the Knoxville Family Museum, a private still has it and occasionally For people looking for an doing their best to survive. PAGE A6 The Knoxville Focus November 4, 2019

ByDistrict Mike Steely 5 candidates answer Focus questions Senior Writer year’s budget, and will be depriving them of this area leave for our officers to deportation. their own demographics, [email protected] mostly drawn from as yet would leave them practi- reduce their stress and Charles Thomas: As immi- levels of affluence, and unspent money accumu- cally bereft of a communi- improve recruitment. All of gration regulations are the stages of development, District 5 Councilman lated over at least three ty park. If this issue comes this must be done in order domain and responsibility so the area obviously Mark Campen is term lim- years from a fund desig- before me on Council, I to improve the safety of our of federal agencies, I am can’t be painted broad- ited and cannot run for nated for permanent, site would work hard to try community and improve not supportive of any local ly with the same brush. re-election. Two candi- specific public art. to accommodate both of the relationship between funds or resources being Out of several neighbor- dates, Charles Al-Bawi and A city’s artistic dis- these needs. Knoxville is in our communities of color allocated for their enforce- hoods which I feel hasn’t Charles Thomas are asking plays are not only invalu- dire need of more perma- and law enforcement. ment. received enough atten- voters to select them for able in terms of the inspi- nent housing for our home- Charles Thomas: Body tion, but has tremendous that North Knoxville seat rational and life-enhanc- less population, and Min- cameras are becoming the Does East potential for renewal, is on city council. The Focus ing aspects for its citizen- villa Manor and Flenniken norm for cities of our size, Knoxville get the the area around Burling- asked all the city council ry, but also has real eco- Landing are examples of and we should follow suit. ton. I’m familiar with it candidates to respond to nomic benefits in tourism what we can accomplish. The information they pro- same care and from previous years when, five questions and here’s as well as attraction and Every neighborhood in the vide will serve to both pro- attention as the although in decline, it the reply from Al-Bawi and retention of local talent. city also deserves and can tect citizens from unnec- rest of Knoxville? still housed Ruby’s Res- Thomas: As a member of City Coun- benefit from ample park essary force by police offi- Please explain. taurant and Jimmy Who’s cil, I would be supportive space for recreation and cers, and equally impor- record store among sev- What do you of these efforts, while also health. My hope and belief tant, help exonerate police Charles Al-Bawi: Histori- eral businesses that were think of the doing a cost/benefit con- is that there is underuti- officers who have been cally, absolutely not! Even then still active. Present- sideration of any propos- lized property in the area unjustly charged with use if East Knoxville is getting ly, there are many vacat- THEVERYMANY al for public art that came that will accommodate of excessive force. attention now, we have a ed buildings which could structure going before me. both purposes, and that lot of catching up to do. be revitalized for busi- up on Summit In this particular is the achievable goal we Should We must also be careful ness ventures, includ- at the Cradle of instance, I would defer should work toward. foreigners to protect longtime resi- ing food stores, which somewhat to the judgment dents, including renters, would provide employ- Country Music of the current City Coun- Make a comment stopped by police from gentrification in the ment and neighborhood Park? cil, who reviewed and over- on body cameras and jailed at the process of improvement. shopping amenities in a Charles Al-Bawi: There whelmingly approved the Any use of PILOTS, TIFs, local setting. The vision for city police county jail be run were more beneficial ways project. I hope they are through ICE? and Opportunity Zones is for a local commercial to spend five hundred thou- right. officers. must prioritize minority hub within the neighbor- sand dollars. I would also Charles Al-Bawi: Body Charles Al-Bawi: No. I owned businesses. We hood that would serve prefer that local or regional What do you cameras are necessary would also like for the need to have a property the needs of local resi- artists have been select- think about to ensure the safety of City to address the situ- tax relief program for the dents and all residents ed. I would like to see more our residents and to pro- ation of an undocument- elderly, the disabled, and of Knoxville alike. The UT opportunities for local art- taking part of tect our officers. Alongside ed immigrant being cited veterans similar to the School of Architecture and ists. I would propose that Caswell Park body cameras, we need for a misdemeanor and program offered by the the East Tennessee Com- we spend that money to to be used an open review of Knox- detained because they County. We should also munity Design are among help purchase and create for homeless ville City Police policies, lack proper identifica- look into ways to build on entities that have shown an arts studio that would improved de-escalation tion. I believe that all resi- the success of the Home- an interest in contributing allow local artists to have housing? and cultural awareness dents of our City should be makers program to create to the rehabilitation of this a place to create and dis- Charles Al-Bawi: Our City training, external review of treated fairly and respect- more affordable housing area with input from local play their art to the public. needs more transitional internal misconduct com- fully. That means our law opportunities in the area. leaders and residents, and It may cost more than five housing opportunities for plaints, increased power enforcement should con- Charles Thomas: East such similar collaborations hundred thousand dol- those of us who are experi- for PARC, as well as better sider and enforce policies Knoxville is a diverse area I would strongly encourage lars but it would create far encing homelessness, par- pay and benefits including that protect our undocu- comprised of many differ- and support. more value than one stat- ticularly for families. How- paternity and maternity mented residents from ent neighborhoods with ute. The art studio would ever, the community has allow local art to be cre- many concerns about the ated on a regular basis proposed location. I have instead of a one-off invest- many questions as well. ment. It would inspire the Was there a public bid- Text SWW to 55678 for special offers youth to appreciate and ding process? What other create art. It would offer properties does the City a place for local artists to own that could serve as gather, teach, mentor, and potential sites for a tran- Watch the most importantly create. sitional housing program? The Knoxville arts and cul- Were other organizations ture scene would have an that offer transitional opportunity to share their housing consulted about weight FALL Off! plays, music, videos, paint- the possibility of using the or New eigt ings, sculptures, dance, site? The City has an obli- anagement $25 OFF Patients and cultural programs and gation to be transparent With this coupon. inspire us all. That is the with its decision-making type of arts investment processes and to allow for that I want to make as your more public input before Fifth District City Council- any decision is made on person. whether to use Caswell Charles Thomas: It’s a Park as a site for transi- SEYMOUR genuine effort by the City tional housing. to replace a flawed treble Charles Thomas: This Weight & Wellness cleft structure, often criti- should ONLY be done if cized for it’s poor quality, the surrounding neighbor- 865-573-0101 with a major work of visual hood is compensated with art that will also function equivalent or better park • Medical Weight Loss as a performance space space. The residents in the • Phentermine for musicians, dancers, area that have spoken with • Lipovite varied artists and enter- me say they aren’t neces- tainers. sarily opposed to home- • CBD products On paper, it is bright, less housing in their area, bold, ambitious and expen- but are concerned whether sive. It’s impossible to fully the proper process regard- seymourweightandwellness.com evaluate prior to its con- ing the space in question struction and use, but the is being followed, and that design occurred through a collaborative process that included the East Tennes- see Design Center, the Knoxville Art and Culture Alliance, the Public Art Committee selected by the Mayor, and the City Parks and Recreation Depart- ment. It comes with a hefty half a million dollar or so price tag, but the funds do not come out of a single November 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

November 4, 2019 Caswell Park land up for rezoning By Mike Steely Residential. for housing for the poor and vote among the council creation of the Emerald Pleasant Ridge Road Senior Writer [email protected] That property just hap- homeless. members. Youth Facility will see some Phase Two may see con- pens to be the lot adjoining The neighbors say they The council will also con- action in transferring proper- tracting with Vaughn & The Knoxville City Council the softball fields at Caswell are not against the hous- sider an appointment by ty at 2700 Stonewall Street Milton for acquisition ser- meets Tuesday evening and Park and the local neigh- ing of the homeless just the Mayor Madeline Rogero to to the county and receiving vices for $166,125. has a long agenda. Probably borhoods and others have “give away” of park land. The the Public Building Authority property at 1725 Delaware Several street and por- the most attention will be strong objections to the city has said the property and reappointing Lisa Hood Avenue. tions of street will get new the last item on that list. change. For months and in was never part of the park Skinner to the Animal Control An agreement with H.T. names and zoning requests The Knoxville-Knox County various meetings the oppo- and is separated from the Board. The commission will Hackney for one tract of land to be considered include Planning is asking that the nents have suggested other ball fields by a fence. also honor the memory of at 229 Dale Avenue will be 429 Forestal, 3725 Tocar property at 1605 East Fifth uses for the property other Should it pass or fail the Charles Edward Gaut, Sr. discussed for the location Road, and a lot on Callahan Street be rezoned from Park than giving it to Knoxville zoning change will prob- An exchange of property of a high intensity crosswalk Drive, Keck Road and and Open Space to Planned Volunteer Ministry Center ably be decided in a split with Knox County toward beacon. Chambliss Avenue. Buuck Hollywood announces candidacy Road closure for law director angers Pond Gap residents By Mike Steely Senior Writer voiced strong objections to [email protected] a 102-unit housing devel- On Tuesday the City of opment, The Flats at Pond Knoxville issued a press Gap, atop the hill there and release which, among other fought it but lost the battle. things, stated that due to Despite their objections the circumstances Hollywood ground was broken for the Road will be closed to car Multifamily Acquisitions and foot traffic until mid- project on September February. The news was a 13. The homeowners had surprise to local residents promises from the city around Pond Gap. there would only be minor David Williams, pres- interruptions along that ident of the Pond Gap route. The city estimates Neighborhood Association, that 8,648 cars use the said he was not notified of route, between Papermill the closure. Drive and Sutherland Williams told The Focus, Avenue, each day. Several “Naturally there was no of the Pond Gap residents mention of the neighbor- live along the route that hood’s opposition. While will be closed but the city KUB notified the neighbor- is promising access during hood by mail for a two day the project.

PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. closure several weeks ago The city news release for utility work there was no states that local residents Deputy Law Director David Buuck kicked off his campaign for Knox County Law Director Tuesday. Friends such courtesy extended for and businesses there will and supporters assembled at Calhoun’s On The River. Buuck said he’s running to protect the County Charter this closure. “ “still be able to access their and to represent the taxpayers of Knox County. The neighborhood had Continue on page 4 Knoxville Transportation Authority approves changes for several bus routes Knoxville Area Transit will be the recent street realignment Transfers to Route 20 – Central Remove a 3-block portion at Mall by following Middlebrook making changes to several routes of Western Avenue, portions of will provide direct service to Catalpa, Kirk and Lilac streets, to Gallaher View. Eliminate ser- starting on January 6, 2020. Virginia and Tennessee will no Knoxville Station with almost keeping the bus straight on Fern vice through West Hills along The Knoxville Transportation longer be served. immediate transferring. Direct to improve route performance. Vanosdale and at West Town Authority approved these chang- Route 13 – Beaumont: service provided to Public Works Route 42 – UT/Ft. Sanders es at their regular monthly meet- • Adjust the service area of Building will be on the outbound Hospitals: Mall. Add new bus stops along ing in October. the route to cover additional leg only, with inbound service • Improve headways to 30 Middlebrook Pike. Approved Changes by Route: areas along Middlebrook Pike, along Middlebrook Pike. minutes on weekdays; • Saturday schedule adjust- Route 12 – Western Avenue: including Big Oak Apartments • Additional evening trip on • Continue service through ment to create consistency with To improve on-time perfor- and Helen Ross McNabb’s weekdays. 11:15 p.m. trips in the evening, weekday service. mance and connections as well Military Service Center, while Route 20 – Central Street: weekdays and Saturdays; • New routing through I-640 as streamline the route, the cur- terminating the route at Central Remove the service extension • Add new Sunday service. Plaza to improve efficiency, along rent detour routing through the Street and Dameron near the to Melstone and McClain, keep- Route 90 – Crosstown: area of Western Heights will Knox County Health Department. ing the route consistent through- • Change routing to serve with service along Third Creek be made a permanent change, Additional new bus stops to be out the day. Walbrook Superstop (at Wal Mart rather than Ed Shouse Drive to using Virginia to Murphy. Due to added along Middlebrook Pike. Route 34 – Burlington: west), rather than West Town Middlebrook. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus November 4, 2019

CornAfter an stalkssure why people lostand their appeal. Cornhay doors; scrolling balesimages of comes from my childhood. modest amounts of treats. extended are paying good shucks litter the yard, and ghosts or witches can be The only yard decorating Halloween was confined to summer, some- money for corn stalks have melted into projected on the sides of that we did included rolls about a 4-hour window, and thing which I thor- stalks, bales of sticky, gooey messes. A houses. Some people spend of toilet paper. With them, then it was over. Period. oughly enjoyed, hay, and, in some bale of hay is easy to toss days constructing decora- we “rolled” the yards of This is just another exam- fall arrived in cases, colored into the front yard, but tions throughout their yards friends and enemies alike. ple of how I don’t get things East Tennessee. leaves. All my life, after it’s sat in the rain and that carry out themes of Some folks would carve a anymore. My ways are no Cooler tempera- fileds of corn have cold for a month or more, death, fear, or ghosts. single jack o’lantern, stick a longer the ways of the world. tures, along with been scattered the darn thing is so heavy Costumes are also a big candle in it, and set it on the Younger folks have different much needed throughout com- that it takes a Bobcat to deal. Okay, I understand front porch. That orange orb interests, and I accept that. rain showers, By Joe Rector munities in Knox heave it toward a final rest- that small children enjoy might last the night without I suppose spending money replenished the [email protected] County and sur- ing place. Most often, that dressing up as their favorite being smashed on the road for things that I consider area this week. rounding areas. area is some side part of super heroes or as cartoon out front. It was cheap fun common around here is With the new sea- Isn’t it possible the yard where the rotten characters; however, I fail that was over quickly. what baffles me most. Other son’s arrival, people began that the farmers who own hay will slowly decompose. to comprehend why adults We never bought a cos- families don’t care what I stocking up on a variety these plots might give away The string around the bale do the same thing. The tume for Halloween. Old think, so I’ll just let things be of decorations for special a few stalks? Surely to good- will lie on the ground until costs of outfits are enough clothes or bed sheets and and wait for fall and winter days. ness decorators can find spring when mowers will to have kept me from ever a little shoe polish and lip- to give way to the seasons I’ve noticed houses in hay bales that cost less wrap them around blades. participating. At the same stick were all we needed which I enjoy much more. some of the newer subdivi- than those at big stores, Neither do I understand time, I’ve always considered to make ourselves ready Of course, then Easter will sions have decked out their where prices range from the contemporary craze Halloween as a child’s cel- for trick or treating. The be another event that is facades and yards with fall $8-$20. over Halloween. Stores are ebration. Moms and dads biggest expense I ever filled with extravagant dec- items. I understand the Those stalks and bales packed with all sorts of dec- don’t need to join in. remember was one for a orations and will be more desire to make places look might look nice, but by the orations. Spider webs and Of course, much of my mask like the Lone Ranger about bunnies and eggs and more festive. Still, I’m not end of the season, they’ve paper bats are offered for lack of understanding wore. We walked miles for candy than the resurrection. KNOX RAIL SALVAGE 1st Glue down Free floating First quality Laminate on luxury vinyl luxury vinyl engineered hardwood sale at starting at starting at starting at 79¢/sf .49¢/sf $1.79/sf $1.99/sf

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Byrns, Jr. newspaperman and an all- had announced their can- seemed to be a sure bet round public-spirited citizen didacies, they delayed for reelection in 1940. of Tennessee.” Clarksville opening their campaigns Representing Tennessee’s and Montgomery County due to the fact Congress famed “Hermitage District, were important voting had not adjourned by early so named because it con- hubs and population cen- June. Neither Atkinson tained the home of General ters inside Tennessee’s nor Hudson wished to be Andrew Jackson. As befit- Hermitage District. accused of having taken ting the Hero of the Battle The young congress- advantage by campaigning of New Orleans and the man’s wife, incidentally, while Congressman Byrns founder of the Democratic had her own name liber- was still in Washington, Party, Tennessee’s Fifth ally sprinkled throughout D.C. and on the job. Monty Congressional district was Tennessee newspapers Ross went ahead and made solidly Democratic. The during her husband’s time a speech in Hartsville, contest for Congress inside in Congress, as she evident- Tennessee’s Hermitage ly thoroughly enjoyed the Tennessee, but few people District would be con- social life of Washington, paid much attention to his ducted in the Democratic D. C. Most newspapers campaign. Atkinson and primary. From all appear- found they could attract Hudson, unlike Monty Ross, ances, Joe Byrns, Jr. new readers by publishing were politically shrewd enough to recognize the seemed likely to represent stories of interest to women COURTESY OF THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES. his district as long as his and the society pages were profound concern of most W. D. “Pete” Hudson, member of Tennessee’s Utilities Commission, circa 1940. father had, twenty-eight highly popular with female American citizens about years. Indeed, appearanc- subscribers who enjoyed the war raging in Europe, as es can be deceiving and a the description of glitter- Crump and had five times Party, saying he was not Congressman Byrns told well as the increasing bel- single utterance or event ing parties and the exqui- been elected the mayor aligned with any faction. “I the Tennessean he would ligerence of the Japanese can markedly change the site gowns worn by those of Clarksville, Tennessee. have not consulted or com- certainly wage a “vigor- Empire in the Far East, it was course of political events. attending. Cissy Patterson, Hudson said if he ran for municated with anybody ous” campaign for renom- best to wait to begin cam- As the New Year opened, publisher of the Washington Congress, he would run as who does not vote in this ination in the Democratic paigning once Joe Byrns, half of the Tennessee Herald had made her news- a “Roosevelt Democrat.” District,” Hudson said. “I primary. Former congress- Jr. was home to defend Congressional delegation paper the most widely read Nor was Hudson the only have no alignments with man Richard Atkinson had himself. With Byrns serv- were freshmen legislators. in the nation’s Capitol pre- potential challenger making any political factions and no comment on Hudson’s ing on the House Military Senator Tom Stewart had cisely because she was rumblings about the coming I expect to stand on my entry into the congressional Affairs Committee, it gave been elected in the 1938 one of the first publish- congressional campaign. own accomplishments as race, but did not deny he the incumbent an advan- election, as had Joe Byrns, ers to target female audi- Former congressman Dick a public official and on might have an announce- tage in a time of turmoil. Jr. and Albert Gore. Wirt ences. Other newspapers Atkinson was feeling out my achievements as an ment of his own shortly. Voters inside Tennessee’s Courtney won a 1939 spe- were quick to follow suit supporters as to making individual.” Robert Benson, the sheriff Hermitage District were cial election to succeed and ladies in Tennessee a bid to reclaim his seat in Pete Hudson had run for of Robertson County was reminded of Byrns’ commit- Clarence W. Turner; Estes could faithfully follow Mrs. Congress. The Tennessean public office eleven times being touted as a candi- tee assignment as he was Kefauver won a 1939 Joseph W. Byrns, Jr.’s wife, reported Nashville attorney and never lost a race. date by some of his friends one of the members of the special election to suc- Cornelia Park Byrns’ busy George H. Cate was also Hudson touted his own although he was saying Military Affairs Committee ceed Sam D. McReynolds, social schedule. Cornelia pondering a congressional record, claiming he knew little about a possible cam- to be selected to inspect as did John J. Jennings of Park Byrns was with her campaign. Cate had been what it was to work for a paign for Congress. “seaboard defense forti- Knoxville, who succeed- husband on February 25, the state Commissioner living. “I know the inter- The young congressman fications and plants” on ed J. Will Taylor. Another 1940 when the Tennessee of Institutions and Public ests of the laboring people did get some favorable the East Coast. Byrns had member of the Tennessee State Society honored the Welfare. for I have been a laborer,” publicity when he and his been designated by the Congressional delegation members of the Volunteer A few weeks later, the Hudson stated. As a young mother gave a pulpit and Chairman of the Military left as 1940 began, though State Congressional del- Tennessean was specu- man, Pete Hudson had altar table to the West End Affairs Committee, Andrew fortunately not through egation at reception and lating Pete Hudson would worked in the steel mills Methodist Church in honor Jackson May of Kentucky, death. Walter Chandler dance at Washington’s not make the race for of Gary, Indiana. Hudson of the late Speaker Joseph to take the Kentuckian’s of Memphis resigned to elegant Willard Hotel. Congress due to a singu- went on to say he knew the W. Byrns. The chancel of place on the trip. Congress become mayor of Memphis. Tennessee’s bachelor sen- lar factor: Senator K. D. experience of farmers, as the church had been under was then in recess for Chandler would be replaced ator, K. D. McKellar hosted McKellar. According to the he was also farming “on a construction for ten years. the Republican National by Clifford Davis via another a breakfast for his col- head of the Tennessean’s major scale.” Likewise, he Cornelia Park Byrns, per- Convention. special election shortly. leagues in the delegation Washington Bureau, J. knew what it was like to be haps thinking of the coming The assignment gave Byrns was continuing to and their wives. Cornelia Lacey Reynolds, McKellar a businessman because campaign, returned to Congressman Byrns an do those things that con- Park Byrns burned a steady had not even spoken to “I am actively engaged in Nashville where she hosted opportunity to perform gressmen are expected to trail of travel between Hudson about running for a successful business and a luncheon in honor of work that most voters do by their constituents; Nashville and Washington, Congress when the Utilities have been a business man Mrs. James G. Stahlman, would perceive as vital to those same things usually D. C. and she was equally Commissioner had visited for twenty years.” Lastly, wife of the publisher of the the interests of the coun- have the habit of ingratiat- prominent in social affairs Washington, D. C. Reynolds Hudson claimed he knew Nashville Banner. Cornelia, try. It also gave him valu- ing those same congress- in the state capitol as she said the deterring factor the interests of the taxpay- wearing a “black wool coat able publicity at home and men with their voters. was in the national capi- was “the common knowl- ers “because I am one of and plaid skirt and huge Byrns made the most of Congressman Byrns noti- tol. The Tennessean duly edge” McKellar “wants as the largest tax payers in black and white Breton it. Tennessee newspapers fied Davidson County Judge reported Mrs. Byrns hurry- much peace as possible in the state.” Evidently Pete sailor” accompanied her covered the announcement Litton Hickman of a small ing from Nashville to stay the Fifth District, especial- Hudson had done rather husband and mother-in-law by Congressman Byrns fol- federal appropriation to at the Mayflower Hotel in ly this year when he is up well in business, original- to an informal party given lowing his visit to New help with zoning unincorpo- Washington, D. C. where for reelection.” Reynolds ly having borrowed money by Missouri congressman England it was his opin- rated areas of the county she would attend the con- thought a fight between to build in excess of 1,000 Richard Duncan and his and personally greeted vention of the Daughters of Hudson and Congressman miles of lines through spouse. ion coastal defenses there a group of Nashville col- the American Revolution. Byrns would be difficult for his Cumberland Electric Another candidate joined were in a “grave condition” lege students who were in February also brought McKellar, as both of them Membership Corporation, the race for Tennessee’s should any foreign power Washington to attend the political news with W. D. were friendly to the sena- serving some 4,000 or more Hermitage District with attempt an invasion. Byrns American Youth Congress. “Pete” Hudson confid- tor. Reynolds wrote with- families ion Montgomery, the announcement by M. readily admitted the notion Byrns personally took the ing he might very well run out McKellar’s support, Robertson, Stewart and S. “Monty” Ross, a former of an invasion by a foreign students on a tour of the for Congress against Joe any Hudson congressional Sumner Counties. assistant city attorney. country was “possible but Capitol. Congressman Byrns, Jr. according to the campaign “would be hand- Joe Byrns, Jr. could Ross had been an “also- extremely improbable”, yet Joe Byrns, Jr. was one of Jackson Sun. “It is true I icapped”, although the not have been especial- ran” in the 1938 congres- he felt “we must be pre- many dignitaries offering am seriously thinking about columnist readily acknowl- ly pleased as W. D. “Pete” sional race between Joseph pared to resist invasion.” special congratulations to running for congress,” edged Hudson’s vote-get- Hudson could finance his W. Byrns, Jr. and Richard M. Byrns suggested to better Stratton Foster, the new Hudson told a reporter. ting ability in “the up-district own campaign and was a Atkinson and made, at best, protect New England and owner and publisher of the “I have many letters from counties.” serious threat to Byrns’ con- a rather anemic showing. the United States the coun- Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle. friends in this district prom- Lacey Reynolds proved to tinued tenure in Congress. James A. Farley, chief try needed a much expand- Among the others wishing ising me their support, be wrong, as W. D. “Pete” Nor did the political prog- dispenser of patronage ed air force, as well as the Mr. Foster success with his but I have made no defi- Hudson announced his nosticators carefully watch- in Franklin’s Roosevelt’s placement of anti-aircraft newspaper was Senator nite decision as to wheth- candidacy for Congress ing the race for Tennessee’s New Deal administration, batteries and “bomb-proof- Tom Stewart and Kentucky er I will run.” Hudson had within a week of the pub- Fifth Congressional dis- Chairman of the Democratic ing for coastal guns.” Governor A. B. “Happy” been elected on a ticket lication of the article in the trict believe Hudson National Committee and Dick Atkinson and W. D. Chandler. Byrns offered with Prentice Cooper for Tennessean. Hudson was would be the only chal- Postmaster General of “Pete” Hudson could only his own words of praise for governor and Tom Stewart careful to distance himself lenger to run against the United States, visited seethe while Joe Byrns. Jr. Stratton Foster, saying, “I for U. S. senator backed from factionalism inside Byrns. When informed of Nashville to speak to the used his incumbency to full have known Mr. Foster for by McKellar and E. H. Tennessee’s Democratic Hudson’s announcement, state’s postmasters. During advantage. PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus November 4, 2019

dry the outside of the bake for an additional pumpkin. 10-15 minutes. The cook- Looking for Fall Cut the top off the ing time will vary with By Ralphine Major [email protected] pumpkin and clean out the size of the pumpkin. the pulp and seeds. Using hot pads, place the Place the pumpkin on the pumpkin onto a serving Growing up, it seemed baking sheet. Save the plate. Remove the lid, and butterflies were in abun- A Pumpkin top. stir. Be sure to scoop off dance on our dairy farm. In a large skillet, sauté chunks of cooked pump- They could be spotted in Recipe the onions and mush- kin into the casserole as it the garden, around flow- rooms in oil or butter. Add is served. That’s the best ering bushes, or even on Once again it’s time for ground beef and cook part. Enjoy! the grass. Now, it seems, a yearly pumpkin recipe. until no longer pink. Drain I seldom see one flutter- Here it is: the grease from the beef. There are many health ing around anywhere. Add salt, pepper and benefits to eating pump- As I have been looking Dinner in a water chestnuts. kin. Just 1/2 cup provides for fall lately, the cooler In a large bowl, mix morning temperatures Pumpkin 100% of the recommend- soup, brown sugar, and and calendar months indi- ed daily intake of Vitamin soy sauce. Add ground cate that time of year is A which aids vision. It’s 1 medium pumpkin beef mixture and cooked here. But, the colorful fall also a resource of potas- 1 tbs. oil or butter rice. leaves East Tennesseans sium. One cup has more 1 small onion, diced Empty bowl into the are so accustomed to than a banana. Pumpkin 1 c. sliced fresh (or cleaned out pumpkin and seeing are nowhere to canned) mushrooms replace top. seeds are also good for be found. Peak week, 1-8oz. canned water Bake for one hour on you. They are packed with when the VOLS meet chestnuts the lower rack of the oven, magnesium, protein, zinc, the Tide, has come and Beautiful monarch butterfly on the coast near Portland, Salt and pepper or on the rack where the and copper. Toss them gone. Still, there are no by meteorologist Bryce Williams 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef pumpkin can be most cen- with butter and salt and leaves of orange, red, or 1 can cream of chicken tered in the oven. After roast them in the oven. yellow hues. In my search chill factors. He pho- before, a verse in the soup one hour, remove the top for fall foliage, I came tographed this beauti- Old Testament comes to 1/4 c. brown sugar and check the sides of Thought for the day: across this photo of a ful Monarch butterfly on mind. 2 tbs. soy sauce the pumpkin for done- One cannot think well, gorgeous Monarch but- the coast near Portland “He hath made every- 4 c. cooked brown or ness. The outside of the love well, sleep well, if terfly by Bryce Williams, recently. I admire the thing beautiful in his time white rice pumpkin will turn a dark one has not dined well. Meteorologist with the Monarch’s delicate wings . . . (Ecclesiastes 3:11, orange, and the inside of --Virginia Woolf U. S. National Weather and its quiet beauty. KJV). Then, I notice Preheat oven to 350 the pumpkin should be Service. Bryce seems What a tiny and beautiful a slight sign of green deg. tender and easily scoop Send comments to rose- to know as much about gift our Creator has given summer leaves under- Line a baking sheet with off the sides with a spoon. [email protected] or call capturing images with a us to enjoy. Nature is truly neath the Monarch begin- foil If the inside of the pump- 865-748-4717. Thank camera as he does about amazing! ning to turn. Maybe it is Thoroughly wash and kin is still not fully cooked, you. cumulus clouds and wind As so many times fall after all. Hollywood Road closure angers Pond Gap residents Cont. from page 1 summer, told us Hollywood The Flats at Pond Gap residents twice to discuss flooding along the route. director of Community would be closed for 10 days property was rezoned their concerns. The mayor was autho- Development. driveways during closure.” in December, while school from C-4 (Highway Among those concerns rized to negotiate con- The Flats at Pond Gap “What will the city do was out. Now five months, Commercial) to RP-2 were new sidewalks on struction of a retaining wall is a $22 million afford- to facilitate pedestri- until February 21st. What (Planned Residential in Hollywood, storm water and a small fencing of the able rental family housing an and emergency vehi- happened? August and $555,000 retention measures, public right-of-way at no complex. Nearby residents cles? We know of no plan. Jim Hagerman, direc- was given through the ridgetop and hilltop protec- cost to the city. fear it will add to the traf- Businesses on Sutherland tor of City Engineering, Community Development tion, improved sight lines “Hollywood Road is ideal Avenue have been adverse- said, “This is a unique sit- Department for Affordable for traffic and driveways, for affordable housing fic along the narrow cross ly affected,” Williams said, uation.” He declared the Rental Development. The and preservation of this because it’s within walk- street, add to the number mentioning El-Charro and need to close the route city press release said that historic pond. ing distance to schools, of students at Pond Gap The Burgers suffering. a “rare convergence of Multifamily Acquisitions The project will raise public transit, restaurants, Elementary, and decrease “Engineering, back in the circumstances.” Vice President John Hollywood Road about laundromats and retail property values and safety Shepard met with local seven feet and stop the shops,” said Becky Wade, along the road. 2013 FORD F150 Supercab, 4x4, 61K miles, XLT $20,900 2010 FORD F250 Lariat, 4x4, Crewcab, Powerstroke $18,900 2019 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE Leather, Moonroof $31,550 2013 NISSAN NV200 Cargo van, SV, Cheap! $5,905 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY XSE SPORT 14K Miles $29,500 Also take advantage of our Quicklane Tire and Auto Center - No Appointment Needed!

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Powell (10-0) nips Cherokees 15-12 in ‘pride match’ By Steve Williams 12-7 at halftime, slipped to 7-3 overall. The Cherokees It’s been said the sign of will host Cherokee High in a good team is one that can the opening round of the win close games. In its past Class 5A playoffs Friday three outings, Powell has night, starting at 7. been a consistent survivor Powell will be a heavy in that department. favorite at home against Now with the TSSAA play- Lenoir City (1-9). offs starting Friday, the The Panthers elected to Panthers will be seeking to receive and scored on their survive and advance. first possession, making it Powell moved past look easy. Freshman Adar- South-Doyle 15-12 Friday ius Redmond hauled in a night at Billy K. Nicely Sta- 41-yard touchdown pass dium to wrap up an unde- from senior quarterback feated regular season. Walker Trusley down the With both teams having left sideline and Cole Judy’s already captured their PAT kick made it 7-0 with respective region titles, 9:47 on the first quarter Powell Coach Matt Lowe clock. acknowledged there was It turned out not to be so nothing really at stake and PHOTO BY TRACY HEARD easy. said, “It was an old-fash- Walker Trusley, with good protection, prepares to deliver a pass in unbeaten Powell’s 15-12 win at South-Doyle Friday South-Doyle pulled even ion pride match … and night. late in the quarter. Elijah once again our kids found Young plowed over from a way to win a close foot- previously unbeaten West his team’s spotless regu- previously coached at out here earlier, so I took one yard out, but it was the ball game.” and then rallied from 14 lar season record by wear- Powell and guided the Pan- it away from him so I could lefthander’s pass from out In its two prior contests, points down in the fourth ing a black toboggan with thers to their last perfect put it on camera. We’ll have of the Wildcat – a 75-yarder Powell stopped a two- quarter to turn back upset- an orange 10-0 inscribed regular season. them made for the kids to Santana Curtis – that set point attempt in overtime minded Oak Ridge 27-21. on the front of it. It was “Adam Seymour (wide before long.” up his TD three plays later. to notch a 21-20 win over Coach Lowe celebrated from 2011, when Lowe receiver coach) brought it South-Doyle, which led Continued on page 3 CAK holds off Webb’s fourth- Farragut quarter rally, prevails 24-14 Earns Trip to By Bill Howard and it’s the fourth quarter,” Postseason By Alex Norman For three quarters Friday Mozingo said. “They don’t Jefferson County. “I’m just night, Christian Academy quit. He’s been doing it a The postseason was proud of the way our guys of Knoxville outplayed vis- long time; he knows where drawing closer, and the responded.” iting Webb School of Knox- he’s gonna hit you. He know three Class 6A West Knox The game got off to ville, and it appeared the where he’s gonna have a County schools (Bearden, a sloppy start for both Warriors would cruise to chance to slip one on you. Farragut, Hardin Valley) teams. Farragut fumbled a comfortable win. On the He gave us everything we each knew their playoff the opening kickoff, but first play of the fourth quar- wanted, for sure.” plans were by no means got the ball right back ter, kicker Zander Tonkin’s “In the second half we guaranteed. In Farragut’s when Micah Johnson 43-yard field goal gave CAK got ourselves in a posi- case, their playoff chanc- intercepted a pass thrown a seemingly safe 17-0 lead. tion where we could possi- es would get very compli- by Jefferson County quar- Barely six minutes later, bly win the football game,” cated with a loss. But they terback Tanner Atkins. it was 17-14, and anybody’s said Meske. “We just didn’t knew one thing was cer- Later in the first quarter game. make plays when we had tain entering last Friday’s the Patriots moved the The Warriors then drove to make plays there at the matchup with Jefferson football down to the Farra- 80 yards on seven plays, end.” County. An Admirals victo- gut 35-yard line, only to be and clinched the 24-14 win CAK took a 7-0 lead with ry meant they were guar- stopped on fourth down with 2:03 left when quarter- 3:34 left in the first quarter anteed a spot in the Class and three. back Ryan Degges hit Caleb when running back Jarvis 6A playoffs. The Admirals offense Sparkman for a 16-yard Stockton plowed in from Thanks in large part to finally started click- touchdown. Even then, PHOTO BY DAN DUNLAP the two. Quarterback Ryan seniors Gavin Wilkinson ing after that. Eli Purcell Webb drove to the CAK CAK’s Grant Sterchi goes up for a touchdown catch in Degges was two for two for and Alec Keathley, the broke a 41-yard touch- three, before a final, fourth- the Warriors’ 24-14 win over visiting Webb School Fri- 57 yards on the drive. For Admirals survived a stel- down run down the side- down rush was stopped. day night in Division II Class A action. Defending for the the game, Degges was 20 lar effort from the visiting line, giving the Ads a 6-0 The Division II, AA-East Spartans is Charlie Robinson. of 27 for 276 yards and two Patriots, winning 39-34. lead. On their next pos- Region win gives the War- scores. Stockton ran for 73 “That’s a football team session Farragut got it riors an 8-2 record for the Warriors’ coach Travis “When you’re playing yards on 19 carries, most in that played with a lot of done through the air on a regular season, 4-2 in the Mozingo wasn’t surprised Coach Meske’s team, you the second half. heart and pride tonight,” beautiful 36-yard scoring region. 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By Steve Williams the P.A. on a Friday night. – one that he doesn’t even Coach?’ We are very proud Coach Mike Potter. “Howev- He’s a player who may or But, to the trained eye, get to dress out for – and of Carter and so glad he is er, Jacob is that player that may not be a starter, but you will see him make play go on a big-time recruiting a part of Gibbs Football. is going to do everything gives his all in every prac- after play in the trenches to visit with his family, and he Without guys like Carter, you ask him to do, how you tice and every game. help propel his team to vic- refuses to go so that he can our program would not be want him to do it and when He’s the player who is tory. Imagine a player who serve his team and coach- what it is today.” you want him to do it. It is willing to sacrifice and play doesn’t care about stats, es. That’s uncommon! I not always perfect, but I any position to make his who’s getting the ball, what want a locker room full of GAGE MAYNARD assure you that he is going team better. happened on the last play, guys like that.” Grace Christian to give it his best. He’s the player all team- who’s getting the attention, “For us it is Gage May- “Jacob was patient and mates respect and admire etc. Instead, this player is NATHAN HALL nard,” said Coach Rusty has waited for three years because he’s a team guy just concerned about what Bearden Coach Morgan Webb Bradley. “He is a junior that to get the opportunity to first and foremost. he can do to help his team Shinlever said senior cen- “Senior wide receiver starts at fullback. He is our lead his team. Too many Most likely, his name has win. This player for us is No. ter Chase Butcher is “a hard Nathan Hall is a great team- backup quarterback that players want instant grati- not been in a headline this 55 David (D.P.) Payne.” worker that leads by exam- mate and a joy to coach,” has moved to another posi- fication these days and are season or announced as a ple and has earned the re- said David Meske. “He tion to help the team. Gage not willing to wait their turn. Player of the Week. But he ANTHONY STOCKER spect of his teammates.” would do anything to help playing fullback allows I think this speaks highly has stood out repeatedly in Carter our team. When he was our other backup running of Jacob’s character and the background. “Anthony Stocker is a worker that leads by exam- asked to change positions, backs to be starters on the understanding of his team Call them Unsung junior and plays defensive ple and has earned the he did not hesitate but defensive side of the ball role. He sets great exam- Heroes. Local head foot- back, outside linebacker, respect of his teammates. said he would do what the only and focus only on play- ples by being that player ball coaches were invited wide receiver and running “Chase positive- team needed. He is a hard ing defense. He has made that is always on time, is to tell us about theirs last back. Plus, he was on most, ly impacts everyone he worker and a quiet leader. the position switch to help attentive when coaches week and several did. if not all, of our special comes in contact with. He is also very coachable.” the team and does whatev- are speaking, likes to put teams,” said Coach Scott He’s a team-first guy that er is asked of him.” in extra work and is will- Meadows. “Anthony has is sold to our program. He CARTER GRAVEN ing to sacrifice his time for done everything we have has started every game Gibbs VINNY MOLINO the benefit of others. Jacob asked him to do and never this season despite being “Carter Graven is a senior Catholic also excels in the class- once complained about banged up and undersized. and plays wide receiver. He “Vinny Molino, a senior, room and is a great mentor it. A few of the other play- He plays with a high motor is always at practice and never started a game for for our team.” ers are known around the and as hard as he can play doing the little things to us, but he plays on the area and Anthony has just every snap.” help the team,” said Coach scout team and does a DYLAN NEUBERT been one that never looks Brad Turner. “He’s always tremendous job week in Seymour ELI ETHERTON for accolades and just does CAK willing to volunteer to help and week out,” said Coach Coach Scott Bran- the job asked of him to the clean up around the field Steve Matthews. “He does ton described his team’s best of his ability.” “It took me only a house and do whatever he great in school too with fan- Unsung Hero, Dylan Neu- moment to name a player is asked to do. tastic grades. He is what a bert, a senior offensive and SHAWN MOULD that fits your qualifica- “Carter also is an honor high school football player defensive lineman, in sev- TSD tions for an Unsung Hero. student. He offers free is all about, a great team- eral ways: “hard worker, “I’d like to nominate Freshman Eli Etherton is, tutoring to the football mate.” great attitude, selfless, Shawn Mould,” said Coach without a doubt, that guy team and is willing to help dedicated. PHOTO BY SHELLEY JOHNSON Jordan Cooper. “As an for our football program,” any player with school JACOB SMITH “He stays after to clean David (D.P.) Payne, No. 55, offensive and defensive said Coach Travis Mozingo. work. He also works a part Hardin Valley locker room, field, bath- kneels on the front row as lineman, he does not rack “Due to TSSAA bylaws, Eli time job while playing foot- “My first thoughts went rooms, etc., without any the South-Doyle Cherokees up a lot of stats, but he is is not eligible to play until ball. to Jacob Smith. He’s our recognition or prompt- listen to Coach Clark Dun- a consistent hard worker next season. He knew that “His attitude is always starting quarterback, but ing,” pointed out Branton can after their win over pre- and a very coachable ath- coming into the season and positive and not a day does not get game to game and also noted Dylan pro- viously unbeaten Central in lete. He is willing to accept was content with a role on goes by that he doesn’t recognition like some of vides “servant leadership, Week 10. critiques and would run the JV team and Prep ask ‘How’s your day going, our other players do,” said positive coaching of his through a brick wall if his Squad. peers and total effort in all DAVID (D.P.) PAYNE coaches asked him to. “The best example of aspects of life.” South-Doyle Shawn is a junior and he Eli being an Unsung Hero “We believe our Unsung will be the anchor of our is this: Eli’s brother (Luke) NICK SAYLOR Hero at South Doyle is defense in 2020.” is a highly-recruited track Halls senior right guard David and field athlete. They have “We have a really good (D.P.) Payne,” said Coach CHASE BUTCHER an official visit to Ole Miss one that fits this cate- Clark Duncan. “David has Bearden scheduled this week (the gory,” said Coach Scott played football south of the “Offensive Linemen first round of the playoffs), Cummings. “Nick Saylor river his entire life. He loves never get enough recogni- complete with Ole Miss is always accountable; his school, community and tion so our Unsung Hero football tickets - the whole team first, does whatev- teammates. this year is No. 74 senior nine yards. When I asked er is asked of him in prac- David is always on time center Chase Butcher,” Eli if he was excited about tice and also is a great and selfless in every part of said Coach Morgan Shin- that trip with his family, he student with a 3.8 GPA in the game. He loves to see lever. “Chase is a high responded, ‘Coach, I’m not AP/Honors classes. Nick his teammates succeed character young man and going with them – I’m stay- works hard to be a great and he’s the type of player good student in the class- ing here with my team. I’m teammate by example. He that would sacrifice every- room. He earned a starting not missing a game – I’ve attended every workout in thing he possesses for his position this season after got film duties.’ offseason. Nick isn’t the team to win. serving as a role/reserve “He’s a freshman JV Hardin Valley Academy quarterback Jacob Smith waited most talented but he exem- “You will never hear player for our team the past player with a perfect patiently for three years to get the opportunity to lead the plifies what it is we all want David’s name come over three seasons. He’s a hard excuse to miss a game Hawks. as coaches in our players.” HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NOTEBOOK

By Steve Williams Central girls excited about state soccer debut with a nice left foot shot California for a event that The winner advances to the “At the Science Hill game, Star Community Service The Knoxville Central girls’ surrounded by five defend- can’t be changed. The girls finals at Friday at 6:30. it was pretty emotional for Games are scheduled to be soccer team is going where ers,” recalled Mize. “Then were upset and I know I me, especially since we played Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Lady Bobcats have when we got down 2-1 in the really lean on Kellie, so it AMAZING STREAK: Jack played so well and got our Grace Christian Academy. never been this week – the second overtime, she beat was going to be a loss for Tate attended his 500th first win ever at Science Hill. TSSAA state tournament! the back line of Seymour us all. consecutive Bearden foot- “I’ll now go for 501 at our HOURS WELL SPENT: “It’s very exciting for us,” to get to the goal line and “The only plus to the delay ball game Friday night at playoff game next week at Bryson Rosser, Central’s said Head Coach Bill Mize. ripped a beautiful driven is we were really banged up Johnson City Science Hill. McMinn County!” head football coach, was Central earned its Class cross in front of the goal that from two back to back over- Tate may have been as recently named the 2018 AA state berth by defeat- senior Kyleigh Haught was time matches. The region- excited as the Bulldogs’ win FULTON LOSES QB: Tommy East Tennessee Careacter ing Seymour 4-3 in penal- able to finish.” al final against Gibbs was over the Hilltoppers as he Sweat, Fulton’s junior quar- Star Football Coach of the ty kicks Saturday, Oct. 26, Pack the bags, here extremely physical and sev- was of his incredible streak. terback, suffered a broken Year. His football team did in the state sectional round comes Central. But wait, eral players were not 100 “Yes, I made it to 500 at ankle in the second quar- over 600 hours of commu- in Fountain City. The two Mother Nature has other percent for Seymour. The Science Hill on Friday Night,” ter of the Falcons’ Week 10 nity service in the 2018-19 teams had battled to a 2-2 plans. Rains had drenched rest will allow us to heal up confirmed Jack. “Great win game against West. He was school year, bringing the tie through overtime. the fields at Richard Siegel all those injuries.” for Bearden to secure a play- expected to have surgery total to over 2,000 hours “This is the third year we Soccer Complex in Mur- Kyleigh Haught is Cen- off spot and No. 3 seed. last week or as soon as the since Coach Roster arrived have played Seymour in Sec- freesboro, plus the pro- tral’s leading scorer this “I was recognized at swelling goes down. in town. tionals,” pointed out Mize. jected forecast caused the season with 21 goals and Bearden last Friday (Oct. 25) “I talked to the doctor and “Third time was the charm.” TSSAA to postpone the state five assists. Lyric Fowler is when we played Morristown they think everything will be JERSEY PRESENTATION: Central and Seymour also tourney until this week. second with 17 goals and West. They announced that fine,” said Coach Rob Black. More than ninety of the had battled to a 2-2 draw in So Central (13-6-2) will seven assists. Adyanna my 500th straight game Jeffrey Riddle was slated nation’s premier players regular season. play Murfreesboro Central Brown is the Lady Bobcats’ would come at Science Hill.” to step in for Sweat against have been selected by ESPN “I felt like if we got to a (16-2-3) in the state quar- Center Back and defensive Tate was named an Hon- Oak Ridge Friday night. Recruiting to participate in shootout, the match would terfinals Wednesday (Nov. leader, according to Mize. orary Captain at the Morris- Riddle, also a junior, missed the 2020 Under Armour All- be ours,” said Mize. “Ashton 6) at 4 p.m. (CST) on Field Blair did not surrender a town West game and walked the first seven weeks of the America game. Knoxville Blair is the best keeper we No. 3. The winner will play single goal in district play. out to midfield with the four season with a knee injury. Catholic senior lineman Bryn have ever had and I think the Greeneville – Chester Only two goals were scored Bearden captains for the He had been playing receiv- Tucker, a Clemson commit, arguably the best in the County winner in the semi- against her in the three coin toss. er the past couple of weeks has been selected to play state and she is who you finals Thursday at 6:30. The Regional and sectional “That was very mean- but originally had been in the game, which will take want between those posts title match will be Saturday matches, noted Mize. ingful to me. Something expected to be Fulton’s place in Orlando on Jan. 2. in a shootout.” at 1:30. Catholic also will represent I’ll never forget,” said Tate, backup QB this season. Catholic will host the offi- Lyric Fowler led the way “The postponement Knox County in this week’s a Bearden grad who still The Falcons upset Oak cial honorary jersey pre- on the field in the sectionals. was a real disaster for us,” state tourney. The Fighting works as a retired teacher Ridge to land a playoff berth. sentation commemorating “We were down 1-0 with explained Coach Mize. Irish (12-7) face Briarcrest at Bearden and also is the Tucker’s selection Thursday less than five minutes left “My assistant Coach Kellie (15-1-1) in the Division II-AA school’s Sports Information CAREACTER STAR GAMES: at 3:15 in the KCHS gymna- when she got the tying goal Gilliam has to travel to semifinals Thursday at 4:30. Director. The eighth annual Careacter sium. November 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Lady Beavers play ‘team Karns opens MS hoops season ball’ in big victory over with big win over Panthers Coach Mike Potter. “Howev-Powell Middle er, Jacob is that player thatBy Ken Lay By Ken Lay is going to do everything final six minutes of the you ask him to do, how you The 2019-20 season contest and forced Powell Karns Middle School want him to do it and whenbegan on a winning note (0-1) into multiple turnovers boys basketball coach Tyler you want him to do it. It isfor the Karns Middle School throughout the night. Hill has a long memory. not always perfect, but I girls basketball team. “We played defense He reminded the Beavers assure you that he is going The Lady Beavers got off really well tonight and we what happened last year to give it his best. to a fast start and routed did a good job sharing the when they opened the “Jacob was patient and Powell 44-10 in the Emory ball,” Karns coach Paige season against Powell in has waited for three yearsRoad Classic Wednesday Ewing said. “We played the Emory Road Classic. to get the opportunity to night at Halls High school. great team ball and I’m “They beat us by 50 last lead his team. Too many The Lady Panthers were really proud of the girls for year and we remember players want instant grati-able to keep things close in the way they played and the that, and then we played fication these days and arethe first quarter but Karns way that they shared the them well and we lost not willing to wait their turn. notched up its defensive basketball. a close game on eighth I think this speaks highly intensity after the inaugu- “Our defensive intensity grade night,” Hill said after of Jacob’s character andral stanza. was great and we played the Beavers routed the understanding of his team It was the Karns Middle as a team. We played really Panthers 61-40 Wednes- role. He sets great exam-defense and the Lady good team ball and this was day night in the 2019 ples by being that player Beavers’ efforts on the a great way to come out.” Emory Road Classic at PHOTO BY KEN LAY. that is always on time, is boards combined with a After the Lady Panthers Halls High School. “We attentive when coaches balanced offensive attack were able to hang around remember what they did Powell Middle School guard Kaleb Walker (1) dribbles the ball while teammate Liam are speaking, likes to putthat spelled an easy vic- early, Karns wasted little to us last year, and it was Howard sets a screen against a Karns defender at Wednesday night’s Emory Road in extra work and is will-tory for Karns, which fin- time putting things away in really good to come in here Classic game at Halls High School. Walker scored 15 points but the Beavers prevailed ing to sacrifice his time forished second in the James the second stanza as the ready to play tonight.” 61-40. the benefit of others. JacobA. Ivey Jr. Memorial Middle Lady Beavers outscored And come ready, the also excels in the class-School Basketball Tourna- Powell 17-1 in the second Beavers did. and they shoot a high per- and a long way to go,” said opening half. room and is a great mentorment last season and quali- frame. Karns (1-0) darted to centage,” Hill said. “That Waugh, who replaced long- But in the end, Karns for our team.” fied for the East Tennessee Karns also boasted a an early 11-0 lead when kid (Walker) is a good time coach Darin Courtney, was able to use its speed Regionals. balanced scoring attack. J. Mike Wright converted shooter and he really who retired last season to rebuild a huge advan- DYLAN NEUBERT Karns (1-0) had a 15-7 Sammy Taylor had a game- an old-fashion three point knocked down shots.” after guiding the Panthers tage. The Beavers opened Seymour lead after the opening high 13 points, includ- play with 2 minutes, 9 sec- Walker scored 15 points to multiple Knox County a 51-31 lead by the end of Coach Scott Bran-frame but allowed just ing 11 before halftime. onds remaining in the first for the Panthers and had Middle School Basketball the third quarter and led ton described his team’s three points the rest of the Reese Roberts scored all quarter. 13 before halftime; includ- Conferences and James by as many as 28 points Unsung Hero, Dylan Neu-way. The Lady Beavers also 11 of her points before the Wright, who finished with ing nine (all on 3-pointers A. Ivey Jr. Memorial Middle at one point in the contest. bert, a senior offensive and kept the Lady Panthers off break. Rylee Roberts fin- 18 points, made a basket in the opening frame) to School Basketball Tourna- “We just came out and defensive lineman, in sev-the scoreboard over the ished with six points. and was fouled and hit the help Powell stay within ment Championships in 17 relied on our speed and we eral ways: “hard worker, ensuing free throw to give striking distance early. years. “The one thing that played well together as a great attitude, selfless, the Beavers a big early Dylan Stooksbury had I’m pleased about with my team,” Hill said. “We knew dedicated. lead. Powell’s other bucket, a team is that they played that this was going to be a “He stays after to clean Powell (10-0) nips Cherokees But the Panthers would 3-pointer, in the opening hard. tough game. locker room, field, bath- answer as Kaleb Walker frame. “They played hard all But the Beavers rooms, etc., without any 15-12 in ‘pride match’ knocked down three con- The Beavers continued night and they didn’t give responded. Wright was recognition or prompt- Cont. from page 1 secutive long-range jump- to hold the upper hand and up. We had it down to one of three Karns players ing,” pointed out Branton Ewan Johnson’s extra-point third-and-six with 2:46 to ers after to pull Powell took a 33-24 lead into the 31-24 just before half- to post double figures in and also noted Dylan pro-kick evened the score at go, sophomore Cannon (0-1) to within 11-9. locker room at halftime. time after they got that big the scoring column. vides “servant leadership, 7-7. Lusby blew up Martin’s Powell made four long- But Powell first-year lead.” Walker Lockhart scored positive coaching of his Linebacker Noah Myers screen pass to Young, drop- range jumpers in the first head coach Steve Waugh Powell actually pulled to 13 points and Matthew peers and total effort in allforced a fumble on Pow- ping the Missouri commit quarter and pulled to said he appreciated his within 29-24 when Ryan Eldridge added 11. aspects of life.” ell’s ensuing first down for an eight-yard loss and within 16-12 by the end of squad’s effort. Satterfield buried anoth- Satterfield scored 11 for and Lex Scott pounced on forcing a punt. The the frame. “It’s early on and we still er 3-point shot with 44.3 the Panthers. NICK SAYLOR it at the Panthers’ 17-yard Cherokees never got the “Powell is a good team have a lot of work to do seconds remaining in the Halls line. Jordan Brown, howev- ball back. “We have a really gooder, tackled Young for a loss “I think it was a great one that fits this cate-of seven on first down and ball game,” said S-D gory,” said Coach ScottS-D had to settle for John- Coach Clark Duncan. “It Cummings. “Nick Saylor son’s 32-yard field goal on was a game of field posi- is always accountable; the first play of the second tion. Defensively, we were team first, does whatev-quarter. backed up three or four er is asked of him in prac- The Cherokees added times and got out of it all tice and also is a greattwo points with a safety but once against a very student with a 3.8 GPA in later in the quarter when explosive offense. That was AP/Honors classes. Nick Powell freshman punt huge for us. works hard to be a great returner Gianni Magdos, “Overall, two really good teammate by example. He trying to escape, retreat- football teams were play- attended every workout in ed and was brought down ing. Somebody had to win offseason. Nick isn’t thein the end zone. That gave and they scored last.” most talented but he exem-South-Doyle a 12-7 lead plifies what it is we all wantwith 3:32 remaining in the STATISTICS: Trusley com- Grant Tierney as coaches in our players.”first half. pleted 11 of 24 passes The Cherokees also got for 153 yards with two 11th grade WR at the ball back after the touchdowns and two inter- safety and Nick Martin ceptions. Foust was Pow- West High School hit Nate Adebayo with a ell’s top receiver with five 57-yard TD pass, but it was catches for 62 yards and Tierney totaled 10 rushes, nullified by a holding pen- the game-winning TD. 85 yards and a touchdown alty. Young was held to 61 in West’s rainy Week 10 Bailor Hughes returned yards on 28 carries. a punt to the South-Doyle shut out over the Fulton 35 late in the third quar- HOMECOMING: South- Falcons, 22-0. ter and Powell capitalized Doyle’s school chorus on the field position. Trus- began the cool autumn ley passed 24 yards to run- night by singing a beauti- ning back Corrion McIntosh ful acapella rendition of our and two plays later fresh- National Anthem. man JJ Foust worked his The Cherokees wore way open in the back right their “South of the River” corner of the end zone for Throwback jerseys in trib- a 10-yard TD catch that ute of the four South Knox- Kalib Fortner put the Panthers ahead for ville high schools – Young, good. Trusley added a two- South, South-Young and 11th grade LB at point pass to Magdos to Doyle – that evolved into make it 15-12. present day South-Doyle Central High School Hughes intercepted Mar- High. tin’s first down pass on the Cheerleader Hunter Although Central fell to Cherokees’ ensuing pos- Wilkerson, representing South-Doyle, 10-38, in session. the football team, was With 6:49 left in the crowned homecoming Week 10 play, Fortner game, South-Doyle slowly queen. The homecoming nabbed eight tackles, four marched from its 29 to court combined to raise TFL, four assists and three the Powell 43 but on over $34,000. sacks. PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus November 4, 2019

HOME CONF. WVLT GAMES RIVALRY It’s Playoff Time PREP FOOT GAME THURSDAY focus IN GOLD GAME WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK WEEK 10 11 in Tennessee Aug. 22-24 Aug. 29-31 Sept. 5-6 Sept. 12-13 Sept. 19-20 Sept. 26-27 Oct. 3-4 Oct. 10-11 Oct. 17-18 Oct. 24-25 Nov. 1 By Ken Lay vs. South vs. South vs. vs. vs. South vs. vs. OPEN OPEN Haven Carolina Alabama Mississippi Carolina Florida TN Heat OPEN OPEN L, 20-56 W, 56-21 W, 64-24 It was a long high school football campaign in TSD L, 0-38 L, 36-60 L, 12-58 L, 72-74 vs. vs. vs. vs. 2019, but now, the regular season is over. vs. Knox vs. vs. vs. vs. Gatlin- vs. Alcoa Scott Pigeon Northview burg-Pitt- Webb Kingston Fulton Greenville Brainerd OPEN Academy Now, a new season is here as several area teams will L, 0-42 County man, Forge AUSTIN-EAST L, 0-3 W, 34-22 W, 70-36 L, 22-49 W, 46-36 W, 44-0 begin the business of playing for state championships. D1,Class AAA, R2 W 46-10 W, 32-17 w, 40-3 vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. One of those squads is Farragut High School. But vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Sevier Rhea Campbell Halls South- Morristown Seymour Lenior City OPEN Central Gibbs County things didn’t come easy for the Admirals (5-5). County County L, 18-19 Doyle West CARTER W, 27-7 W, 20-7 L, 10-30 L, 12-28 L, 28-43 It took a dramatic 39-34 victory over Jeffer- D1, Class 5A, R2 L, 6-42 L, 21-24 L, 0-42 W, 27-21 vs. vs. vs. son County to get Farragut into the postseason vs. vs. vs. Sevier vs. vs. vs. vs. Hardin Knox South- Cleveland Fulton County Seymour Halls OPEN Carter Gibbs and that game wasn’t decided until the final play Valley Central KY Doyle CENTRAL W, 51-20 W, 13-12 W, 55-13 W, 49-3 W, 45-3 W, 30-10 L, 17-28 when Logan Foody intercepted a pass from Patri- D1, Class 5A, R2 W, 16-7 W, 43-7 L, 10-38 vs. vs. vs. vs. ots quarterback Tanner Atkins. That play clinched vs. vs. vs. Sevier vs. vs. vs. South- Morris- Campbell Rhea Halls Seymour County OPEN Lenior City Carter Central the second seed from Region 1-6A for the Admi- Doyle town East County County GIBBS L, 21-32 W, 41-23 W, 55-48 W, 56-21 W, 28-12 W, 28-17 rals. A loss would’ve ended Farragut’s season. D1, Class 5A, R2 L, 17-62 W, 31-6 W, 42-14 L, 0-49 vs. vs. vs. “We came in and did what we were sup- vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Sevier vs. Union Carter South- Gibbs Karns Clinton Powell Central OPEN County Seymour posed to do,” Admirals coach Eddie Courtney County W, 19-18 Doyle HALLS W, 32-21 W, 45-0 W, 34-26 L, 0-49 L, 3-45 W, 49-14 W, 42-13 said. “This was two teams playing with a pur- D1, Class 5A, R2 W, 35-6 L, 21-49 vs. The vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Sevier vs. vs. pose. Jefferson County is a good football team King’s Campbell South- Gibbs Carter Central Heritage OPEN County Lenior City Halls and they were playing for a lot of pride. Academy County Doyle SEYMOUR L, 23-41 L, 7-27 L, 3-49 W, 37-14 W, 41-20 W, 35-13 L, 13-42 “We were playing to get into the play- D1, Class 5A, R2 W, 24-17 L, 13-35 W, 7-3 vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. offs, or for seeding.” Grace Anderson Sevier Fulton Gibbs Carter Seymour OPEN Halls Central Powell Christian County County Farragut will host Bradley Central Friday at SOUTH-DOYLE W, 42-3 W, 62-17 W, 42-0 L, 3-7 W, 49-21 W, 38-10 L, 12-15 7 p.m. The Admirals and Bears opened the D1, Class 5A, R2 W, 61-7 L, 22-31 W, 60-20 vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Oak season in August with Farragut notching a come- Austin- Campbell South- Central Powell Karns OPEN Maryville Clinton West Ridge East County back 37-30 victory in Cleveland. Bradley Cen- FULTON Doyle L, 12-13 L, 0-34 L, 28-20 L, 19-49 W, 36-13 L, 0-22 W, 27-26 D1, Class 5A, R3 L, 3-42 L, 36-70 W, 24-6 tral will enter the playoffs with a 7-3 record. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Oak vs. vs. Rhea vs. Also in Class 6A opening round matchups, Bearden Walker Campbell Halls West Powell Fulton Ridge OPEN Heritage County Clinton County County (4-6) will travel to play McMinn County (9-1). L, 14-41 KARNS L, 40-42 L, 0-45 L, 0-45 L, 6-49 W, 20-28 L, 20-27 L, 13-60 W, 43-14 L, 13-37 In Class 5A: Powell finished off a perfect reg- D1, Class 5A, R3 vs. vs. vs. Oak vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. ular season with a 15-12 non-region victo- Anderson vs. Karns vs. Halls Campbell Ridge Greeneville Fulton Clinton OPEN West South- County W, 49-6 W, 49-0 County W, 27- Doyle ry at South-Doyle Friday and will host Lenoir POWELL W, 19-17 W, 34-0 W, 48-7 W, 21-20 D1, Class 5A, R3 W, 48-36 W, 49-6 21 W, 15-12 City (1-9) in a battle of Panthers this week. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Oak vs. vs. vs. vs. Gibbs (7-3), which defeated defending champion Je— erson Hardin vs. Campbell Bearden Farragut Karns Ridge OPEN Powell Fulton W, 34-31 County Valley Clinton County Central Friday, will travel to Bristol to face with Ten- WEST W, 24-13 w, 45-0 W, 49-22 L, 20-21 W, 22-0 D1, Class 5A, R3 OT W, 49-22 W, 52-20 W, 42-7 nessee High (9-1). The Bobcats (8-2) will host David vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. HVA vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Science Crockett at Dan Y. Boring Stadium in the first round. West Dobyns- Bradley McMinn W, 34-28 Je— erson Morristown Maryville OPEN Farragut Hill L, 31-34 Bennett Central County County West In other Class 5A games: Halls travels to Daniel BEARDEN L, 14-47 L, 7-14 W, 31-20 OT L, 14-39 L, 21-49 L, 13-37 W, 42-22 W, 41-13 Boone; South-Doyle entertains Cherokee; D1, Class 6A, R1 vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Fulton travels to Rhea County and West plays Bradley vs. West Morristown Science Dobyns- Bearden Hardin Je— erson OPEN Oak Ridge Maryville Central L, 13-24 West Hill Bennett W, Valley County host to Walker Valley at Bill Wilson Field. FARRAGUT L, 14-21 L, 24-35 D1, Class 6A, R1 W, 37-30 W, 42-14 W, 35-25 L, 13-38 14-7 L, 6-33 W, 39-34 In Class 3A: Austin-East (7-3) will play vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Oak vs. vs. vs. Dobyns- vs. host to Johnson County (4-6). Science vs. West Bearden Je— erson Morristown Ridge Cleveland Central Bennett OPEN Farragut Hill L 20-52 L, 28- County West In Division II-A: The King’s Acade- HARDIN VALLEY W, 13-6 L, 19-31 L, 7-16 L, 0-42 W, 33-6 D1, Class 6A, R1 L, 14-52 34 W, 14-0 W, 63-14 my will have a first-round bye. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Mid vs. vs. Webb vs. vs. Grace In Division II-AA: All four area teams from Gatlinburg Grace - Mt Juliet Friendship TN Chris- vs. DCA Seymour School Onieda Chattanooga OPEN Pittman Franklin Christian Christian tian W, 17-14 the East Region earned playoff berths. KING’S ACAD L, 17-24 W, 77-35 L, 21-28 W, 59-7 D2, Class A, East L, 20-55 W, 48-7 W, 65-49 L, 7-42 W, 42-21 Region Champ Grace Christian Academy (8-2) will vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. host Goodpasture (4-6). Webb School of Knoxville White Stone Silverdale Chattanooga Notre Boyd vs. GCA Knoxville Volunteer Clinton OPEN County Memorial Academy Christian Dame Buchanon W, 9-7 Webb (3-6) will travel to Christ Presbyterian Academy (4-6). CAK W, 36-16 W, 24-14 D2, Class AA, East W, 32-29 W, 59-20 W, 28-14 L, 3-14 W, 26-6 L, 34-37 W, 24-14 Christian Academy of Knoxville (8-2) will face region vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. rival Chattanooga Christian (6-3) on the road. CCS Austin- Boyd David Notre vs. GCA Silverdale Chattanooga vs. CAK McCallie OPEN OPEN East Buchanon Crockett Dame L, 7-14 Academy Christian L, 14-24 defeated the Warriors 14-3 in the regular season. WEBB L, 7-42 D2, Class AA, East W, 3-0 L, 21-28 L, 21-28 W, 26-7 W, 42-20 L, 17-28 In Division II-AAA: Catholic and the rest of the vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. York vs. vs. teams in that classification will be off this week. Stone South- Notre Knoxville Chattanooga Trinity vs. CAK Boyd OPEN Institute Silverdale Memorial Doyle Dame Webb Christian Academy L, 7-9 Buchanon The Irish will travel to Chattanooga to face Baylor in GCA W, 28-7 W, 36-11 D2, Class AA, East W, 34-6 L, 7-61 W, 35-6 W, 14-7 W, 38-21 W, 47-20 W, 50-7 the state quarterfinals on Nov. 15. The Red Raiders vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Chuckey- Highlands Science West vs. Baylor Father won the earlier matchup between the two schools. Ensworth OPEN McCallie Brentwood Brentwood Doak Corbin, KY Hill Greene L, 20-34 Ryan CATHOLIC D2, L, 28-33 L, 19-56 W, 42-37 W, 31-13 Class 3A, East/Mid W, 48-0 W, 31-28 W, 48-17 W, 49-7 W, 38-28 CAK holds off Webb’s fourth-quarter rally, prevails 24-14 Continued from page 1 over the middle for the touchdown. and a 17-14 game. Moore threw 18-yard completion on third and playoffs. The Warriors lost 14-3 to three-and-out, the Warriors took “Yeah, they had the good return, an unusually high 27 times, com- five from their own 25 that kept the Chargers on Sept. 27. Mozingo over on their 32 late in the first. a short field,” said Mozingo. “We pleting 15 for 224 yards and two the Warriors’ final scoring drive welcomes the chance at round 2. Seven plays later, Degges hit had the fumble here, a turnover; scores. alive. Four plays later, Degges con- “Our kids are actually eager for Grant Sterchi with a bullet over the that’s something we haven’t done “It was there,” said Meske, refer- nected with Sparkman to make it that,” he said. “We felt like we middle for a 21-yard touchdown. a lot this year. That was kind of an ring to the passing opportunity. 24-14. had some opportunities (the first The 14-0 lead held to halftime. adjustment for our guys. And they “They were giving us the flat route “Proud of our guys,” Mozingo time). Our boys wanna right some After the field goal, Webb – take a shot right after the turn- and a couple times we made some said. “They battled; the defense wrongs in that one. Chattanooga which for three quarters had a over. That’s what smart coaches big plays. We threw the ball well, was stout when they needed to be. mere 109 yards of offense - sud- are gonna do.” we made a couple big plays. We’re Offense was good enough to win Christian is a familiar team. But denly found its rhythm. A 65-yard When the Warriors shanked a in the football game at 17-14; we the game. That’s what you gotta they know us as well. So it’ll come kickoff return put the Spartans in punt on the ensuing drive, Webb had a chance to win. Give them do.” down to some coaching I imag- business at the CAK 30. On the took over on their 46. Five plays credit, they made some big plays CAK will have a rematch against ine.” Webb will travel to Nashville first play, quarterback Joseph later Moore again connected with at the end.” Chattanooga Christian on the road to play Christ Presbyterian Acad- Moore hit Luc Nadaud wide open Nadaud, this time for 34 yards One of those big plays was an Friday night in the first round of the emy. Farragut Earns Trip to Postseason Cont. from page 1 was a 13-8 game. Two plays later he carried the punter flag kept a Patri- Jefferson County (3-7, 1-5 line and was intercepted Then the Alec Keathley it into the end zone himself ots drive alive. That drive in Region 1-6A) looked as the clock struck zero. to Matt White. It was 13-0 show really got going. First from 3 yards away, making culminated with a one- to take the lead back yet It’s been an up and down Admirals with 10:34 left in he carried multiple Pats it 20-8 Farragut. yard keeper from Atkins. again. And they did when season, but the Ads are the first half. defenders for an eight yard A 39-yard touchdown run With 6:38 to go in the third Atkins scored his fifth heading back to the play- But the Pats responded gain on third down and 6. from Atkins late in the half quarter it was 22-20 Jeffer- touchdown of the evening offs. with a 45-yard run from On the next play, Keathley pulled the Patriots within son County. on a 7-yard run with 5:03 Atkins down to the Farra- caught a 52-yard pass from four points. It was a 20-16 The Admirals respond- to go. “I’ve been blessed the gut 28. A few plays later, he Wilkinson down to the Jef- game at intermission. In ed immediately. Wilkinson Trailing 34-33, Farragut last 5-6 years not having scored on a six-yard run. It ferson County 5-yard line. the third quarter a roughing whipped a quick slant to started their next posses- many injuries,” said Court- Mason Collins, who out- sion at their own 29. The ney. “This year we have had raced the Patriots defense Ads marched down the field 17 injuries but kids who for a 65-yard score. Only yet again, and took more have gotten the chance to Bearden - Isaac Brown Powell - Michael ten seconds after giving time before snapping the step in here and haven’t the lead away, Farragut football. Keathley rumbled CAK - Zander Tonkin Treadwell had a lot of playing experi- was back in front 27-22. into the end zone for the ence are getting better. It’s Carter - Layne Miller Seymour - Caleb Batts The scoreboard kept get- go ahead score, leaving the been one of those years. Catholic - Max South-Doyle - Damian ting a workout and Atkins Patriots with only 43 sec- But I’m proud of them for Vanderhoofven Brabson picked up his fourth touch- onds on the clock. The award is based on down of the night, this “He’s a football player,” continuing to play with a Attitude, Careacter, Central - Carson Brengle TKA - Zak Acuff time a 75-yard run down Courtney said of Keathley. purpose.” Grades, Community Farragut - Zach Keasling the sideline. It was 28-27 “He’s a very physical foot- Farragut ended up win- Service and Performance Webb - Elijah Bane Fulton - Seth Vaughn with 3:25 left in the third ball player. He’s blessed ning the tiebreaker and as a Person. West - Mo Madison quarter. with a lot of different abili- grabbing the two seed in Gibbs - Hayden Glenn Farragut (5-5, 4-2 in ties and skills. He’ll do what Region 1-6A. They’ll host Region 1-6A) completed we ask him to do... run the FOOTBALL GCA - Josh Williams Bradley Central in the first University of Tennessee - a short 40-yard drive with football catch the football, Halls - Sawyer Adam Week 11 Daniel Bituli (UT recipient a 14-yard Wilkinson to anything he can do to get round on Friday night. This is a rematch of the season Austin-East - Choquis HVA - Deshawn Carey following the South Keathley touchdown pass, a win on the board for us.” opener, a game the Admi- Duncan Karns - Tre Harper Carolina game) making it 33-28. A Hail Mary effort from In the fourth quarter, Atkins fell short of the goal rals won 37-30. November 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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had trouble with my older What Did the Doctor Say? (RINOs) apparently know And because my “life is iPhone I decided to take is available at Amazon. little history. How can better now and there is the his advice and upgrade to com and Barnes & Noble. there be any “reaching hope of then” (another Fer- a newer phone with more com. The cover features a across the aisle” to the gism), I am called to “do bells and whistles. It has picture of my wife, Becky likes of Ted Kennedy, “The my best to do my duty to been a struggle which I’m all “dolled up,” and the Lion of the Senate,” who God and country” (the Boy sure many of you have suf- book is a great stocking caused the death of Mary Scout motto) and to those fered through as you break stuffer! Jo Kopechne and then I love and serve (my addi- in new shoes or learn how As I look out my window I viciously lied about Judge tion to the scout motto). to operate your new com- see the colors of fall. I was Bork to defeat his appoint- I want to prepare you puter or smartphone. This worried that the drought ment to the Supreme that things will only get is, of course, a first world of August and September Court? Democrats used worse in the next twelve problem, so I shouldn’t would cause the leaves these same dishonest months. The father of Travails of Modernity whine too loudly. go straight to brown and and defaming tactics with medicine, Hippocrates, One of my axioms (Fer- travails of modernity, and However, it was disturb- then fall off. However, Clarence Thomas and once observed that des- gisms) is, “Old shoes and he informed me many ing when I transferred the even though October is then Judge Kavanaugh, perate situations require an older wife are to be updates are to comply data from my old iPhone historically one of our but thankfully failed. And desperate measures. The cherished.” In other words, with ever-changing govern- to the new one; contact driest months, the rains now we are deep into the Democrats are desperate. shoes that are broken in ment regulations. Ronald information was apparent- have come and the hick- third year of the Brennan, They cannot run against a and still have their soles Reagan spoke of the “nine ly gathered from everyone ory trees and maples are Comey and Obama coup booming economy, control- should not be discarded most terrifying words, “I’m I’d previously contacted by lovely. d’état to overturn the ling America’s borders to for the latest fashions. from the government and email, text, etc. I now have Unfortunately, I feel it is results of the 2016 Pres- stop illegal immigration, And before I get in trouble I’m here to help.” Yeah, like multiple duplications of vir- my duty to stay informed idential election. Interest- record employment and with the “older wife” obser- Nancy Pelosi and Adam tually everyone in my con- and therefore open “win- ingly, it was William Buckey standing up for American vation, I was the one who Schiff are working to help tact list. The lesson is, any- dows on the world” and who in 2004 pointed out interests in a violent world. needed to be gracefully the American people. thing on the net is there for- read about the utterly that the left always uses Therefore, Democrats housebroken. My recent travail began ever on some “cloud in the deplorable Nancy Pelosi personal attacks and defa- resort to their old playbook I used to think that with the latest Apple iOS sky.” Someone has Hillary and Adam Schiff who mation rather than debat- of ad hominem (personal) human resources depart- update. The experts told Clinton’s 35,000 deleted spend our money chasing ing the facts or merits of attacks on Trump’s style ments were a big prob- me that the new operat- emails, and if they contain their Moby Dick (Trump) an issue. using the ruses of Russian lem in organizations. I ing system update was compromising information rather than legislating to I am sick of this whole collusion, the emoluments now conclude IT depart- expressly designed for it may be used by nefari- help Americans. I read of disgusting impeachment clause, the 25th Amend- ments have moved into newer devices and caused ous people. rolling electrical blackouts charade and see it as the ment and now the Ukraine first place. Just when you difficulties in older ones Obviously, my iPhone and fires in Democrat con- dirtiest politics. But, it is imbroglio promoted by have mastered the opera- like my 7S iPhone. Apple travails have been on my trolled California, and mur- even more pernicious. anonymous sources, non- tions on your device, you of course denies this, but mind. And it’s just as well ders in Democrat Chicago. The Democrats have engi- elected deep state bureau- awaken one morning to I wonder if updates are because I don’t think I And I read of “wars and neered an assault on the crats and disgruntled prigs discover that the IT depart- designed to coerce you could write another essay rumors of wars” as pre- American people whom like Mitt Romney. ment has apparently been into buying the newest as I did in last week’s dicted by the Master. Sev- they don’t trust with anoth- It is time for We The “up all night” changing device. Focus, entitled My Jour- eral friends have just quit er Presidential election. People to say, “No more!” your system’s functions. Rush Limbaugh has ney. If you missed it (and listening, and I can hardly I’ve written that I’m no Before mercy can be As a result, you have new two demonstrable areas you shouldn’t have) you blame them. However, in longer conflicted. I am extended across the hurdles to navigate, all of expertise. The first is can go to KnoxFocus.com good conscience, I can’t blessed to know where I aisle, justice must be done under the guise of system politics and the second and search the archives tune out because the rule came from, what is right (Micah 6:8). Only then can improvements and secu- is techie things such as to find the essay. And as of law and our Republic and my purpose. I was peace return. rity. I asked a computer smartphones and other shameless self-promotion, hang in the balance. given life by the Lord. I am You may email Dr. Ferguson friend of mine about these electronic devices. When I my book of essays Well… Washington Republicans guided by the Holy Spirit. at [email protected] Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection Fall Festival It’s always exciting to Jesus in a non-threaten- ministry and to fund des- celebrate a 50th Anniver- ing environment. ignated outreach projects sary and Knoxville Chris- This year’s Fall Festival for women and children in tian Women’s Connection will be Thursday, Novem- the Knoxville area. Come (KCWC) is happy to be cel- ber 14 at Bearden Ban- be inspired, celebrate ebrating 50 years since it quet Hall, 5806 Kingston and have fun at the 50th began! The local ministry Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. annual Fall Festival. is a blessing for women Festival hours are 8:30 If you have never in Knoxville with its spon- a.m. - 2 p.m. with vendor attended a KCWC event, sored monthly activities shopping from 8:30 a.m. to the relaxed, fun setting such as Bible Studies, 10:30 a.m., lunch program of the Fall Festival would small group prayer gather- from 10:45 a.m. -12:30 be a great introduction to ings, the annual Fall Fes- p.m. and additional vendor being a part of this orga- tival and the monthly lun- shopping from 12:30 p.m. nization. KCWC will wel- cheon with invited inspira- - 2 p.m. come you and encourage tional speakers and musi- The inspirational speak- cal entertainers. The lun- er will be Vicki Fenton, you whenever you attend! cheon program includes a Marietta, GA. Music will be Reservations are required. feature of special interest provided by Fredda Tem- The cost for lunch and the to women, inspiring music ples. Bring some extra program is $15 inclusive. and a guest speaker who cash for vendor shopping, For reservations please Ladies of Ossoli Circle Fashion Show. On Monday, October 28, the ladies tells her own story of how silent auctions, cupcake email knoxvillechristian- of Ossoli Circle met at their house for a fundraiser luncheon. Part of the day was she was helped through walks and home baked [email protected] or call a Fashion Show by the Lily Pad in Sweetwater narrated by Brenda Bryan, owner. difficult times. This pro- pies, cakes, bread, cook- (865)315-8182. Reser- The models are (L to R) bottom row: Linda Oliver, President Janie Bitner, Kim vides an opportunity for ies! The funds raised will vations must be made by Overman, and Sarah Searle. The top row: Sharon Cotrell, Robin Goddard, and women to learn about be used to support the November 11. Charlotte Miller. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus November 4, 2019 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SUIT AND ORDER TO APPEAR by default will be taken against you and the cause prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will 21, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before be forever barred. ESTATE OF PAMELA WILHOIT MCKINNIE Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox FORECLOSURE To: BUFORD C. HARVEY and Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. at the Knox (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- KIMBERLY J. HARVEY County Chancery Court, Part II, 400 W. Main first publication of this notice if the creditor ADAM LOWE; ADMINISTRATOR resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, NOTICES Street, Suite 125, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 758 OLD MIDDLESBORO HWY against his or her estate are required to file the The Court having determined that, based upon This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four LAFOLLETTE, TN. 37766 same with the Clerk and Master of the above a Complaint, duly sworn to, you are not a resident Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. (4) months from the date of this first publication; named court on or before the earlier of the dates of the State of Tennessee, pursuant to Tennessee or BILL FIX ATTORNEY AT LAW prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will NOTICE OF Code Annotated sections 21-1-203 & 204, you This 29th day of October, 2019. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 408 N CEDAR BLUFF ROAD, SUITE 260 be forever barred. are hereby served by publication as to your status ______received an actual copy of the notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the SUBSTITUTE as defendants in the above-captioned litigation Clerk and Master if the creditor received the copy of the notice less first publication of this notice if the creditor TRUSTEE’S SALE involving title to real property identified as Lot than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 5 and Lot 6 in Hogin Woods Subdivision (1316 (4) months from the date of first publication as at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated August 13, and 1320 Edinburg Place, Knoxville, TN 37919, described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of this first publication; 2010, recorded in Instrument: 201008160009870 respectively). Therefore, you are ordered to file an (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NOTICE TO or of the Deed of Trust Records of Knox County, answer with the Clerk and Master of Knox County date of death (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Tennessee, Addie I. Fox, conveyed to Frank and serve the same upon Matthew A. Grossman, NOTICE TO CREDITORS received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Alvstad, as Trustee, the property situated in Knox an Attorney, at P.O. Box 39 Knoxville, TN 37901. This the 17 day of OCTOBER, 2019. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus CREDITORS ESTATE OF MARTHA ANN MOSS County, Tennessee, to wit: DOCKET NUMBER 82033-3 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four for four consecutive weeks. Take notice that on ESTATE OF DANIEL EUGENE HAGE (4) months from the date of first publication as SITUATED in District No. 7 (formerly 2nd) of ESTATE OF SUSIE ELWANA ADCOCK January 13, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. the Knox County PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or Knox County, Tennessee, and being within the DOCKET NUMBER 82314-2 Notice is hereby given that on the 26 day of 17th Ward of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Chancery Court, Part II, Chancellor Clarence E. DARIEN DANIEL; ADMINISTRATOR (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Pridemore, Jr. presiding, will hold a hearing on this 790 CEDAR BLUFF ROAD AUGUST 2019, letters testamentary in respect of being more fully bounded and described as follows: the Estate of MARTHA ANN MOSS who died Jul date of death. matter in the City-County Building, 400 W. Main Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 BEGINNING at a point about 280 feet 2, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. Should you OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect Eastward on Oldham Avenue from the Southeast of the Estate of SUSIE ELWANA ADCOCK who and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, This the 18 day of OCTOBER, 2019. corner of Central Avenue and Oldham Avenue; fail to answer the complaint or otherwise defend BENNETT HIRSCHHORN ATTORNEY AT LAW died May 26, 2019, were issued the undersigned 618 S GAY STREET, SUITE 200 Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, thence continuing Eastward along Oldham Avenue against Plaintiff’s cause of action within 30 days having claims, matured or unmatured, against his ESTATE OF ROTRAUT C WEISS of the last date of publication, or appear at said by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 50 feet to the corner of a lot with a house thereon of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident or her estate are required to file the same with the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) owned by Thomas B. McMillan; thence Southward hearing, judgment will be entered against you for Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or AUDREY WATT; ADMNISTRATRIX the relief demanded in the Complaint by default. and non-resident, having claims, matured or with the line of said improved lot 150 feet to an unmatured, against his or her estate are required before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or 7704 WILMINGTON DRIVE alley; thence with said alley Westward 50 feet /s/ Howard G. Hogan (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 Clerk & Master to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the to a stake; thence Northward parallel with the above named Court on or before the earlier of the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the line of said improved lot 150 feet to the point NOTICE TO first publication of this notice if the creditor dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims of beginning, being a lot shown in the McMillan will be forever barred: CREDITORS received an actual copy of this notice to creditors NOTICE TO Division of the Anderson Estate Addition to (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Knoxville, Tennessee. NON-RESIDENT first publication of this notice if the creditor ESTATE OF SHIRLEY TINDELL HURST (4) months from the date of this first publication; CREDITORS Being the same property conveyed to the NOTICE received an actual copy of this notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 82313-1 or ESTATE OF JACQUELINE PEARL Grantor by Warranty Deed of record bearing at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Instrument No. 201008160009869 in the MORRIS WILLIAMS (4) months from the date of this first publication; Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 81460-3 Register’s Office, in Knox County, Tennessee. or OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Common address of property: 124 E. Oldham TO: ALFREDO DELGADO; Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of IN RE: TABITHA MICHELLE FRANKLIN (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of the Estate of SHIRLEY TINDELL HURST who than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is OCTOBER 2019, letters administration in respect Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tax ID #081K-G- received an actual copy of the notice to creditors died Aug 4, 2019, were issued the undersigned four (4) months from the date of first publication 006. v. ALFREDO DELGADO of the Estate of JACQUELINE PEARL MORRIS NO. 198950-1 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court as described in (1)(A); or WILLIAMS who died Feb 25, 2019, were issued WHEREAS, the undersigned is the Substitute than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Trustee as appointed in the aforesaid Deed of the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX (4) months from the date of first publication as and non-resident, having claims, matured or date of death Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All Trust by a substitution, said appointment being in described in (1)(A); or unmatured, against his or her estate are required the manner authorized by the Deed of Trust; and COUNTY, TENNESSEE persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, In this Cause appearing from the Complaint (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the This the 26 day of AUGUST, 2019. matured or unmatured, against his or her estate WHEREAS, default has occurred under date of death above named Court on or before the earlier.of the the terms of the Note secured by the Deed of filed which is sworn to that the defendant, are required to file the same with the Clerk and ALFREDO DELGADO, a non-resident of the State dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims ESTATE OF MARTHA ANN MOSS Master of the above named court on or before the Trust, and the indebtedness evidenced therein This the 22 day of OCTOBER, 2019. will be forever barred: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) is now wholly due, the owner and holder of said of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot earlier of the dates prescribed in be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the STEVEN LAMAR SIMPKINS; EXECUTOR (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever indebtedness, Edward Williams and wife, Carolyn ESTATE OF SUSIE ELWANA ADCOCK first publication of this notice if the creditor 10401 HARRISON SPRINGS LANE Williams, further assigned to MDK Enterprises, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be barred. served upon ALFREDO DELGADO. It is ordered PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) received an actual copy of this notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the LLC., has requested the undersigned Substitute JAMES WARREN ADCOCK; EXECUTOR at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Trustee to sell the Property to satisfy same. that said defendant, ALFREDO DELGADO, file an first publication of this notice if the creditor answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery 6806 OTTINGER DRIVE (4) months from the date of this first publication; JAMES K GIFFEN ATTORNEY AT LAW received an actual copy of this notice to creditors NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that 2701 KINGSTON PIKE Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Horace M. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four on November 18, 2019, the substitute trustee KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 Brown, an Attorneys whose address is, 373 Ellis (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; will sell the property to the highest bidder for VICTORIA B TILLMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW received an actual copy of the notice to creditors cash. The Trustee’s sale will occur on or about Avenue Maryville, TN 37804 within thirty (30) or days of the last date of publication or a judgment 1019 ORCHID DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 10:00 a.m. at the main entrance of the Knox than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four County Courthouse located at 400 Main Street by default will be taken against you and the cause NOTICE TO received an actual copy of the notice to creditors will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before (4) months from the date of first publication as if the creditor received the copy of the notice less SW, Knoxville, TN 37902. described in (1)(A); or This sale is subject to all matters shown on Chancellor John F. Weaver at the Knox County CREDITORS than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Chancery Court, Division I, 400 W. Main Street, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of first publication as any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; date of death any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback Suite 125, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This NOTICE TO ESTATE OF CHARLES ALBERT MOUSER described in (1)(A); or notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus DOCKET NUMBER 82302-2 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights This the 22 day of OCTOBER, 2019. of redemption of any governmental agency, state Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. CREDITORS date of death. This 21st day of October, 2019. Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as ESTATE OF SHIRLEY TINDELL HURST well as any priority created by a fixture filing; ______ESTATE OF RONALD EARL ALPERT OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect This the 22 day of OCTOBER, 2019. Clerk and Master DOCKET NUMBER 82304-1 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) of the Estate of CHARLES ALBERT MOUSER who and to any matter than an accurate survey of the DEBORAH VARNES; EXECUTRIX premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant died Sep 16, 2019, were issued the undersigned ESTATE OF JACQUELINE PEARL MORRIS Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of 1118 BUXTON DRIVE by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court WILLIAMS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) to this Notice may be rescinded at any time. In KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 addition, the following party may claim an interest OCTOBER 2019, letters administration in respect of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident GLADYS ELLEN MORRIS; ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE OF SERVICE of the Estate of RONALD EARL ALPERT who died and non-resident, having claims, matured or 914 PINEY GROVE CHURCH ROAD #7 in the above referenced property: Addie I. Fox and CAROLYN LEVY GILLIAM ATTORNEY AT LAW Southeast Emergency Physicians, LLC. Jul 22, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the unmatured, against his or her estate are required KNOXVILLE, TN. 37909 OF PROCESS BY Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox 10805 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200 to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the The right is reserved to adjourn the date KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 of the sale to another date or time, and place PUBLICATION County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- above named Court on or before the earlier of the NOTICE TO certain without further publication, upon the resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims announcement at the time and place for the sale STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA against his or her estate are required to file the will be forever barred: CREDITORS set forth above. same with the Clerk and Master. of the above (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the BUNCOMBE COUNTY NOTICE TO ESTATE OF EARL WILBURN WILLOX Greg T. Pratt, Substitute Trustee IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE named court on or before the earlier of the dates first publication of this notice if the creditor 705 Gate Lane, Suite 202 prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will received an actual copy of this notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 82000-3 District Court Division CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 17 day Knoxville, TN 37909 File Number 19 CVD 3484 be forever barred. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 865-769-6969 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ESTATE OF JOHN WAYNE MASE (4) months from the date of this first publication; of OCTOBER 2019, letters of administration c.t.a. in respect of the Estate of EARL WILBURN Janna Jones v. Ian Scott Jones first publication of this notice if the creditor DOCKET NUMBER 82307-1 or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor WILLOX who died Jun 6, 2019, were issued at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the To: Ian Scott Jones, Defendant Notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All OCTOBER 2019, letters of administration c.t.a. in if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE OF or persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Take notice that a pleading seeking relief respect of the Estate of JOHN WAYNE MASE who than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as matured or unmatured, against his or her estate SUBSTITUTE against you has been filed in the above-entitled died Mar 19, 2019, were issued the undersigned received an actual copy of the notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or are required to file the same with the Clerk and action. The nature of the relief being sought is as by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court TRUSTEE’S SALE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Master of the above named court on or before follows: Absolute Divorce. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four date of death the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) You are required to make defense to such and non-resident, having claims, matured or WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated (4) months from the date of first publication as otherwise their claims will be forever barred: pleading no later than December 9, 2019, and unmatured, against his or her estate are required May 30, 2013, recorded in Instrument#: described in (1)(A); or This the 18 day of OCTOBER, 2019. (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the upon your failure to do so, the party seeking to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the 201305310078660 of the Deed of Trust Records (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s first date of the publication of this notice if the service against you will apply to the Court for the above named Court on or before the earlier of the of Knox County, Tennessee, AHB ENTERPRISES, date of death ESTATE OF CHARLES ALBERT MOUSER creditor received an actual copy of this notice to INC, conveyed to Steven J. Greene, as Trustee, relief sought. dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date the property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, This the 18 day of OCTOBER, 2019. TRINA MOUSER POLSTON; EXECUTRIX that is four (4) months from the date of the first to wit: This the 28th day of October, 2019. (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first date of the publication of this notice if the 7429 PELLEAUX ROAD publication; or SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. NINE (9) OF ESTATE OF RONALD EARL ALPERT KNOXVILLE, TN. 37938 Janna Jones creditor received an actual copy of this notice to (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, and lying outside PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) received an actual copy of the notice to creditors the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville, Plaintiff creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date MIKE ALPERT; ADMINISTRATOR that is four (4) months from the date of the first if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Tennessee, and being Part of Lot 12, of the B. 11 Sandhurst Drive 106 ELIZABETH LANE Asheville, NC 28806 publication; or NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four H. Sprankle Subdivision, of record in Plat Cabinet CARYVILLE, TN. 37714 (4) months from the date of first publication as A, Slide 369B, in the Register’s Office for Knox (B)) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor CREDITORS received an actual copy of the notice to creditors described in (1) (A); or County, Tennessee, also known as Tract One of REID TROUTMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ESTATE OF EVELYN RUTH TILLETT land as shown by survey of Robert W. Waddell, 124 INDEPENDENCE LANE date of death. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four DOCKET NUMBER 82311-2 Surveyor, DWY No. R-16, 346, dated April 27, NON-RESIDENT LAFOLLETTE, TN. 37766 This the 17 day of OCTOBER, 2019. 1990. (4) months from the date of first publication as NOTICE described in (1) (A); or Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of Common Address of property: 3000 & 3002 ESTATE OF EARL WILBURN WILLOX Crenshaw Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect TO: EILEEN KOZSAN date of death. of the Estate of EVELYN RUTH TILLETT who died PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) TAX ID: 147-105 NOTICE TO TERRY LYNN MERIANOS; WHEREAS, the undersigned is the Substitute Sep 26, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the IN RE: MOSS CREEK VILLAS HOMEOWNERS’ This the 21 day of OCTOBER, 2019. Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ADMINISTRATOR CTA Trustee as appointed in the aforesaid Deed of ASSOCIATION v. EILEEN KOZSAN CREDITORS 1432 LANTONA LANE Trust by a substitution, said appointment being in County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- ESTATE OF VELMA MAE DENNISON ESTATE OF JOHN WAYNE MASE resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 the manner authorized by the Deed of Trust; and NO. 198713-1 WHEREAS, default has occurred under DOCKET NUMBER 82296-2 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) against his or her estate are required to file the LINDA MONTGOMERY; same with the Clerk and Master of the above the terms of the Note secured by the Deed of IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX NOTICE TO Trust, and the indebtedness evidenced therein Notice is hereby given that on the 16 day of ADMINISTRATRIX CTA named Court on or before the earlier of the dates COUNTY, TENNESSEE OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect 7209 SORRENTA ROAD prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will is now wholly due, the owner and holder of In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint CREDITORS said indebtedness, CBBC Bank, has requested of the Estate of VELMA MAE DENNISON who KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 be forever barred: filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant died Sep 14, 2019, were issued the undersigned (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the the undersigned Substitute Trustee to sell the EILEEN KOZSAN, a non-resident of the State of ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN BENTON Property to satisfy same. by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court first publication of this notice if the creditor DOCKET NUMBER 81931-3 Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident received an actual copy of this notice to creditors NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of on November 26, 2019, the substitute trustee will and non-resident, having claims, matured or NOTICE TO at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect that the ordinary process of law cannot be served unmatured, against the estate are required to file (4) months from the date of this first publication; sell the property to the highest bidder for cash. upon EILEEN KOZSAN, it is ordered that said CREDITORS of the Estate of PATRICIA ANN BENTON who The Trustee’s sale will occur on or about 10:00 the same with the Clerk and Master of the above or died Jun 1, 2019, were issued the undersigned defendant, EILEEN KOZSAN, file an answer with named court on or before the earlier of the dates (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor a.m. at the main entrance of the Knox County the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at ESTATE OF PAMELA WILHOIT MCKINNIE by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Courthouse located at 400 Main Street, Knoxville, prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will received an actual copy of the notice to creditors of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident Knoxville, Tennessee and with Melanie E. Davis, be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 81955-3 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less TN 37902. an Attorney whose address is, 217 E Broadway and non-resident, having claims, matured or This sale is subject to all matters shown on (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four unmatured, against the estate are required to file Ave. Maryville, Tennessee 37804 within thirty first date of the publication of this notice if the Notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of (4) months from the date of first publication as any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any (30) days of the last date of The publication or OCTOBER 2019, letters administration in respect the same with the Clerk and Master of the above restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines creditor received an actual copy of this notice to described in (1)(A); or named court on or before the earlier of the dates a judgment by default will be taken against you creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date of the Estate of PAMELA WILHOIT MCKINNIE who (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s that may be applicable; any statutory rights of and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as died Jun 21, 2019, were issued the undersigned prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will redemption of any governmental agency, state or that is four (4) months from the date of the first date of death be forever barred: to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the publication; or by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, at 400 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any This the 22 day of OCTOBER, 2019. first date of the publication of this notice if the W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This received an actual copy of the notice to creditors and non-resident, having claims, matured or matter than an accurate survey of the premises creditor received an actual copy of this notice to notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus if the creditor received the copy of the notice less unmatured, against his or her estate are required ESTATE OF EVELYN RUTH TILLETT might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date Notice may be rescinded at any time. In addition, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as above named court on or before the earlier of the that is four (4) months from the date of the first the following parties may claim an interest in the LYNNDA TENPENNY; EXECUTRIX publication; or This 21st day of October, 2019. described in (1)(A);or dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims 1201 NIGHT HAWK LANE above referenced property: AHB Enterprises, Inc., ______will be forever barred. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor and Andrew H. Brewster. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 Clerk and Master date of death. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors The right is reserved to adjourn the date if the creditor received the copy of the notice less first publication of this notice if the creditor FIONA F HILL ATTORNEY AT LAW of the sale to another date or time, and place received an actual copy of this notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four certain without further publication, upon the This the 16 day of OCTOBER, 2019 550 W MAIN STREET, SUITE 310 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as announcement at the time and place for the sale KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 ESTATE OF VELMA MAE DENNISON (4) months from the date of this first publication; described in (1)(A);or set forth above. NON-RESIDENT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Christopher M. Caldwell, Substitute Trustee NOTICE MICHAEL AARON SPENCER; EXECUTOR (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor date of death. 705 Gate Lane, Suite 202 NOTICE TO 216 VILLAGE GREEN PARKWAY received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Knoxville, TN 37909 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less CREDITORS This the 25 day of OCTOBER, 2019 865-769-6969 TO: ELIAS MARTIN MARTINEZ GUILLEN; than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four M AARON SPENCER ATTORNEY (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF ROTRAUT C WEISS ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN BENTON IN RE: LUISA MERCEDES MARTINEZ v. AT LAW P.O. BOX 900 described in (1)(A); or DOCKET NUMBER 82303-3 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ELIAS MARTIN MARTINEZ GUILLEN KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901-0900 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s SARA JO RYAN; EXECUTRIX date of death. Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of 2120 DOTHAN DRIVE NO. 198612-2 OCTOBER 2019, letters administration in respect MURFREESBORO, TN. 37128 COURT This the 21 day of OCTOBER, 2019. of the Estate of ROTRAUT C WEISS who died Aug IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX NOTICE TO COUNTY, TENNESSEE CREDITORS NOTICES In this Cause appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant ELIAS ESTATE OF DANIEL EUGENE HAGE NON-RESIDENT MARTIN MARTINEZ GUILLEN is a non-resident of DOCKET NUMBER 82218-2 the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts NOTICE cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and Notice is hereby given that on the 17 day of You can reserve your legal or public inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law OCTOBER 2019, letters administration in respect IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX cannot be served upon ELIAS MARTIN MARTINEZ of the Estate of DANIEL EUGENE HAGE who died COUNTY, TENNESSEE GUILLEN it is ordered that said defendant ELIAS Sep 3, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the notice by emailing legals@knoxfocus. SUNTRUST BANK, Plaintiff, MARTIN MARTINEZ GUILLEN file an answer with Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox vs. the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court in County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- BUFORD C. HARVEY and KIMBERLY Knoxville, Tennessee and with Jerry R. Givens, an resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, J. HARVEY, Defendants. Attorneys whose address is, 9724 Kingston Pike, against his or her estate are required to file the com or calling (865) 686-9970. No: 198450-2 Suite 504, Knoxville, TN 37922, within thirty (30) same with the Clerk and Master of the above days of the last date of publication or a judgment named court on or before the earlier of the dates November 4, 2019 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Shield of Faith Faith. We all have metal at the top and our lives, and we must be pre- Authors Guild of Tennessee features Heather Majka of Citizens it. It just varies in bottom. pared through faith to protect November meeting Insurance Solutions who will dis- the object of our These shields were ourselves. John says that the The Authors Guild of Tennessee cuss the latest news from Medi- faith. Just this morn- extremely important way to defeat the enemy is will hold its regular monthly meeting care and supporting programs and ing when you woke to protect the sol- through faith: “This is the victo- on Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 how it specifically affects Parkin- up, you had faith dier from the darts ry that has overcome the world a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 225 son’s disease patients. There will that your alarm clock and arrows of the – our faith” (I John 5:4). By Mark Jamestowne Blvd, Farragut, TN be a question and answer session. would wake you up. enemy. The enemy We need to remember Brackney, 37934. Published authors are invit- Dr. Chris The last time you would dip the tips what faith is. It is more than Minister of the ed to attend. Info:authorsguildoftn. Tollison will report on the therapy boarded a plane, it is of their arrows into mere belief, for the demons org. program that our group has funded. doubtful you person- Arlington Church lethal poison. Even if of Christ believe and shudder (James This month’s program will be pre- Lunch is again generously provided ally knew the pilot, the arrow only grazed 2:19). Real faith is active; it sented by Aaron Russell, CEO and by Michal Alm with Acadia Pharma- yet you had faith that the skin, the poison is a verb. Faith treats things editor for Historic Union County ceutical. PK Hope is Alive is affili- the pilot would fly you safely to would bring deadly results. At that are hoped for as a real- Publications. ated with the Parkinson’s Founda- your destination, even though other times, the enemy would ity (Hebrews 11:1). True faith tion, The Michael J. Fox Founda- you are hurtling through the dip the arrow into pitch and means we stop leaning on our Introduction to Model Railroading tion and the Parkinson’s Unity Walk air in a tube shaped object at light them on fire. They would own understanding and start Everyone is welcome to attend an Foundation. Come and learn some- thirty thousand feet above the then shoot the arrows into the trusting God. Introduction to Model Railroading thing new every month! For more ground and going five hundred camp, setting it on fire. Faith comes by hearing the on Saturday, November 16, 10:00 information contact president Jim miles per hour. In fact, each Of all the implements of Word of God preached and a.m. – 4:00 p.m., inside Uncle Brown at 865-607-7195. day you act in numerous ways warfare given in Ephesians 6, by studying the Bible (Rom. Bucks Restaurant at the Bass Pro upon faith, faith that you place this is the only one that gives 10:17). Often our faith grows Shop, I-40 Exit 407. Town Hall East Pumpkin Pie Social in the laws of nature and faith a stated purpose: to protect the most during times of strug- Come out to the Fellowship Hall in people. us from the fiery darts of the PK Hope is Alive Parkinson’s at Eastminster Presbyterian on As I have been looking at wicked one. From a spiritual gle. As one person said, “You Support Group Meeting Monday, November 11, at 7 p.m. the various implements of the perspective, these fiery darts don’t really know Jesus is all PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson’s for the regularly scheduled Town armor of God, the next piece or arrows describe any kind you need until Jesus is all you Support Group of East Tennessee Hall East meeting. of armor is the shield of faith. of attack that is launched by got.” Faith also grows in the would like to invite all to the Tues- THE will conduct a bit of business “Above all, taking the shield of our enemy, the devil, and his midst of community. There are day, November 19 meeting. The and bring you up to date on some faith with which you will be able hosts of evil that he sends no lone rangers in God’s king- meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. at prospective traffic calming studies to quench all the fiery darts of against the people of God. dom. Roman soldiers would Kern Methodist Church’s Family on Green Valley, Holston Hills Road the wicked one” (Ephesians These attacks come through link their shields as they went Life Center, located at 453 East and Chilhowee Drive. 6:16). Here, Paul is describing false teaching, through sowing into battle. We do the same Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge,TN. A Boy Scout Flag Troop will help the large shield that a Roman seeds of discouragement and as Disciples of Christ. There 37830. PK Hope Is Alive is a sup- the group mark Veterans Day and infantryman would carry, which doubt, through various types is strength in numbers as we port group that offers education THE will welcome some new neigh- was used to protect the entire of temptation to sin, and the battle our enemy and your through monthly speakers and the bors, listen to whatever concerns body. They were four feet tall attempt to make us live by faith grows. Even if your faith guidance and reassurance from you have, and otherwise serve up and two and a half feet wide. the flesh in ungodly behavior is mustard-seed size, it can fellow Parkinsonism’s and care- some delicious pumpkin pie and They were made of leather that instead of living by the Spirit. do much. What matters is not givers who offer social support to good conversation. was then stretched over wood. Fiery darts and arrows will the size of your faith, but the each other. The program this month Continue on page 4 They were then reinforced with come our way all throughout object you put it in. LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES DOCKET NUMBER 82244-1 Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, NOTICE TO Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or than sixty (60) days prior JAMES S TIPTON, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW against his or her estate are required to file the CREDITORS OCTOBER 2019, letters administration in respect (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: to the date that is four (4) months from the P.O. BOX 1990 same with the Clerk and Master of the above of the Estate of LEROY FOUSE who died Jul 16, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901-1990 named Court on or before the earlier of the dates ESTATE OF KENNETH LLOYD COLQUITT 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk first publication of this notice if the creditor (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will DOCKET NUMBER 81853-3 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, received an actual copy of this notice to creditors date of death be forever barred: Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four NOTICE TO (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (4) months from the date of this first publication; This the 29TH day of OCTOBER, 2019. first publication of this notice if the creditor of SEPTEMBER 2019, letters administration against his or her estate are required to file the or CREDITORS received an actual copy of this notice to creditors in respect of the Estate of KENNETH LLOYD same with the Clerk and Master of the above (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF VALJEAN CARLYLE JACKSON at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four named court on or before the earlier of the dates received an actual copy of the notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF WENDELL THOMAS SANDERS COLQUITT who died Oct 30, 2018, were issued DOCKET NUMBER 81678-2 (4) months from the date of this first publication; the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will if the creditor received the copy of the notice less KENNETH ALLEN JACKSON; EXECUTOR or be forever barred. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four 205 CROFTON LN. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor described in (1)(A); or of OCTOBER 2019, letters administration in matured or unmatured, against his or her estate if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s respect of the Estate of WENDELL THOMAS are required to file the same with the Clerk and SANDERS who died Apr 5, 2019, were issued than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Master of the above named court on or before at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four date of death (4) months from the date of this first publication; CAROLYN GILLIAM ATTORNEY AT LAW the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the (4) months from the date of first publication as the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. described in (1)(A); or otherwise their claims will be forever barred. or This the 25 day of OCTOBER, 2019. 10805 KINGSTON PK STE 200 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 All persons, resident and non-resident, having (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her date of death first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF NANCY ANN HAGY if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) estate are required to file the same with the Clerk received an actual copy of this notice to creditors and Master of the above named court on or before This the 25 day of OCTOBER, 2019. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four JOHN M HAGY; EXECUTOR NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as 4901 KNOXWOOD DRIVE the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) (4) months from the date of this first publication; CREDITORS otherwise their claims will be forever barred. ESTATE OF DONALD R SINCLAIR or described in (1)(A); or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF CLYDE ARMSTRONG MOORE, SR. first publication of this notice if the creditor JUDY I SINCLAIR; EXECUTRIX received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death. DAVID B HAMILTON ATTORNEY AT LAW 1810 MERCHANT DRIVE, SUITE 1 DOCKET NUMBER 82324-3 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 1724 SOMERSBY LANE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less This the 28 day of OCTOBER, 2019. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF LEROY FOUSE of OCTOBER 2019, letters administration in or ALICIA J MCMURRAY-SMITH described in (1)(A); or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE TO respect of the Estate of CLYDE ARMSTRONG (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ATTORNEY AT LAW (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s JESSE FOUSE; ADMINISTRATOR MOORE, SR. who died Sep 18, 2019, were issued received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death. P.O. BOX 26072 825 W OUTER DRIVE CREDITORS the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 OAK RIDGE, TN. 37830 Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four This the 24 day of SEPTEMBER, 2019. ESTATE OF CONSTANCE A HEWITT persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, (4) months from the date of first publication as DOCKET NUMBER 82315-3 matured or unmatured, against his or her estate described in (1)(A); or NOTICE TO ESTATE OF KENNETH LLOYD COLQUITT NOTICE TO are required to file the same with the Clerk and (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of Master of the above named court on or before date of death. CREDITORS FELICIA COALSON; ADMINISTRATRIX CREDITORS OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) 900 S GAY STREET, SUITE 800 of the Estate of CONSTANCE A HEWITT who otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This the 23 day of OCTOBER, 2019. ESTATE OF SANDRA TIPTON TURNER KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 ESTATE OF JAMES “JIM” died Jul 25, 2019, were issued the undersigned (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the DOCKET NUMBER 82348-3 MARVIN GALLOWAY by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court first publication of this notice if the creditor ESTATE OF WENDELL THOMAS SANDERS MATT JARBOE ATTORNEY AT LAW DOCKET NUMBER 82339-3 of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident received an actual copy of this notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Notice is hereby given that on the 29TH day of 310 GREAT CIRCLE ROAD and non-resident, having claims, matured or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four JAMES W SANDERS; ADMINISTRATOR OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect NASHVILLE, TN. 37243 Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day unmatured, against the estate are required to file (4) months from the date of this first publication; 3653 N FOUNTAINCREST of the Estate of SANDRA TIPTON TURNER who of OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in the same with the Clerk and Master of the above or DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN, 37918 respect of the Estate of JAMES “JIM” MARVIN named court on or before the earlier of the dates (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor died Oct 11, 2019, were issued the undersigned GALLOWAY who died Aug 20, 2019, were issued prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will received an actual copy of the notice to creditors by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of NOTICE TO the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the be forever barred: if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four NOTICE TO resident and non-resident, having claims, matured CREDITORS All persons, resident and non-resident, having first date of the publication of this notice if the (4) months from the date of first publication as or unmatured, against his or her estate are claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her creditor received an actual copy of this notice to described in (1)(A); or CREDITORS required to file the same with the Clerk and Master ESTATE OF JACKIE M ESLINGER estate are required to file the same with the Clerk creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s of the above named Court on or before the earlier DOCKET NUMBER 82333-3 and Master of the above named Court on or before that is four (4) months from the date of the first date of death. ESTATE OF PEGGY ANN SHOFFNER of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their the earlier of the dates prescribed in publication; or DOCKET NUMBER 82317-2 claims will be forever barred: Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor This the 24 day of OCTOBER, 2019. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect barred: received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day first publication of this notice if the creditor of the Estate of JACKIE M ESLINGER who died (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the if the creditor ESTATE OF CLYDE ARMSTRONG MOORE, of OCTOBER 2019, letters of administration received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Sep 5, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the first publication of this notice if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty SR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) c.t.a in respect of the Estate of PEGGY ANN at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months VALENTINA C MOORE; ADMINISTRATRIX SHOFFNER who died Jul 26, 2019, were issued (4) months from the date of this first publication; County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four from the date of first publication as described in 1812 RIVER SHORE DRIVE the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the or resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (4) months from the date of this first publication; (1)(A);or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor against his or her estate are required to file the or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s All persons, resident and non-resident, having received an actual copy of the notice to creditors same with the Clerk and Master of the above (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor date of death. claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her if the creditor received the copy of the notice less named Court on or before the earlier of the dates received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NOTICE TO estate are required to file the same with the Clerk than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will if the creditor received the copy of the notice less This the 28 day of OCTOBER, 2019 and Master of the above named court on or before be forever barred: (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four CREDITORS the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) described in (1)(A); or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF CONSTANCE A HEWITT otherwise their claims will be forever barred: first publication of this notice if the creditor ESTATE OF HOLLIS C PETTY, JR. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the date of death received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s HELEN L HEWITT; EXECUTRIX DOCKET NUMBER 82338-2 first date of the publication of this notice if the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four date of death 112 CHILHOWEE COURT creditor received an actual copy of this notice to (4) months from the date of this first publication; Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date This the 29TH day of OCTOBER, 2019. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 or This the 28 day of OCTOBER, 2019. OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect that is four (4) months from the date of the first (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of the Estate of HOLLIS C PETTY, JR. who died publication: or ESTATE OF SANDRA TIPTON TURNER KEITH H BURROUGHS ATTORNEY AT LAW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF JAMES “JIM” MARVIN 900 S GAY STREET, 14TH FLOOR, Sep 15, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less GALLOWAY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) RIVERVIEW TOWER KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox received an actual copy of the notice to creditors JEFFREY KYLE TURNER; EXECUTOR than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four BRIAN KEITH WALDSCHLAGER; County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 1104 ANDREWBROOK LN. (4) months from the date of first publication as CO-EXECUTOR resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, than sixty (60) days prior KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 described in (1)(A); or 7524 LITTLE RIVER ROAD NOTICE TO against his or her estate are required to file the to the date that is (4) months from the date (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 same with the Clerk and Master of the above of first publication as described in (1) (A); or (2) KEVIN TONKIN ATTORNEY AT LAW date of death CREDITORS named Court on or before the earlier of the dates Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of 8517 KINGSTON PK KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 MICHELLE GALLOWAY prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will death. This the 25 day of OCTOBER, 2019. BURKE; CO-EXECUTOR ESTATE OF VALJEAN CARLYLE JACKSON be forever barred: 111 CREEK COURT SMYRNA, TN. 37167 DOCKET NUMBER 82345-3 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the This the 23 day of OCTOBER, 2019. ESTATE OF JACKIE M ESLINGER first publication of this notice if the creditor MISC. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DALE C ALLEN ATTORNEY Notice is hereby given that on the 29TH received an actual copy of this notice to creditors ESTATE OF PEGGY ANN SHOFFNER TERRY DWAIN POLLARD; CO-EXECUTOR AT LAW P.O. BOX 900 day of OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 9032 ASHEVILLE HWY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901-0900 in respect of the Estate of VALJEAN CARLYLE (4) months from the date of this first publication; JEFF SHOFFNER; ADMINISTRATOR CTA NOTICES KNOXVILLE, TN. 37924 JACKSON who died Jul 28, 2019, were issued or 1223 VENIDO DRIVE the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 LEGAL SECTION 94 TAMMY RENEE THOMAS; CO-EXECUTOR NOTICE TO Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors All persons, resident and non-resident, having if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 414 POLLAR HILL WAY Knox County will receive bids for the following KNOXVILLE, TN. 37924 CREDITORS claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four NOTICE TO estate are required to file the same with the Clerk (4) months from the date of first publication as items & services: ESTATE OF NANCY ANN HAGY and Master of the above named Court on or before described in (1)(A); or BEN T NORRIS ATTORNEY CREDITORS LOI 2911, Professional Engineering Consultant AT LAW P.O. BOX 397 DOCKET NUMBER 82331-1 the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s otherwise’their claims will be forever barred: date of death ESTATE OF DONALD R SINCLAIR Services, due 12/9/19; STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN. 37871 RFP 2914, Toxicology Services, due 12/4/19 Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the DOCKET NUMBER 82335-2 OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect first publication of this notice if the creditor This the 28 day of OCTOBER, 2019. of the Estate of NANCY ANN HAGY who died Sep received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of For additional information call 865-215-5777, NOTICE TO 7, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ESTATE OF HOLLIS C PETTY, JR. OCTOBER 2019, letters testamentary in respect stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (4) months from the date of this first publication; PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) of the Estate of DONALD R SINCLAIR who died Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, CREDITORS Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, or ROBBIE P SMITH; EXECUTRIX Oct 5, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ having claims, matured or unmatured, against his (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 7108 MADEIRA DRIVE Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus ESTATE OF LEROY FOUSE or her estate are required to file the same with the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- items, go to www.govdeals.com. PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus November 4, 2019

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