East Tennessee's Mountain Views September 2023 Edition

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Village Realty - Experience and More

If you’re looking to buy or sell a home in the Tellico Village and East Tennessee areas, then you might want to check out Village Realty.

Located in Tellico Village, Village Realty has been operating in our area since 1989, and it’s been owned by Jim Doyel all that time, so they really know the area and how to buy and sell here. We sat down to talk with Jim to ask him a few questions about Village Realty and how they’ve been so successful for so long.

East Tennessee Mountain Views: Jim, we know you’ve been in this industry for a long time now. Can you tell us a little about yourself?

Jim Doyel: I started in real estate sales for Cooper Communities around 1970 in Bella Vista, Arkansas, so I’ve being doing real estate for about 53 years now. I moved to Tennessee with Cooper in 1985. They were developing land for residential purposes and commercial real estate all over the country. Cooper had just set up their first Tellico Village sales team, and I got to be a part of it.

Do you remember what you were doing in 1986? I was selling lots in Tellico Village! I’m a full-time realtor with 37 years of experience with real estate sales in the Tellico Village area. I have both GRI and CRS designations from the National Association of Realtors. I’m also the owner and principal broker of Village Realty.

ETMV: Tell us a little about Village Realty. What can our readers expect to experience when they work with you?

Jim: I’m glad you asked that. Village Realty is a full service residential and commercial real estate company specializing in Golf and Lake Communities like Tellico Village. “Full service” means we offer our clients expert and professional advice and assistance with every part of the realty process. We help with purchases, sales, rentals, property management, relocations, and referral services. We also can give advice on and coordinate other key components of buying, selling, or renting your home, such as mortgage services, title work, and insurance services.

The world of buying, selling, and renting homes is complicated, and home ownership can be just as confusing and overwhelming. We really want to make sure that we can be there for you through the whole process. Whatever you need to do with that home, we want you to know you’re not alone, and we’ll be there to help you with every step along the way. With close to 4 decades of real estate

experience, and all of it focused on this area in particular, we know all the right questions to ask and everything you might need to know.You might think of us as navigators on a ship. The waters might be rough and confusing and seemingly endless, but we’re here to help you find your way.

ETMV: What do you think makes Village Realty unique?

Jim: Like I said before, we’ve been in the area for 37 years. We know this area and the people who live here. And we’re locally owned too. All our realtors are fulltime, so you’re getting all our focus and expertise at your disposal and dedicated to serving your needs. You’re also getting

all our knowledge of this community. No distractions. Our office is located right here in the heart of Tellico Village. So not only are we helping people get into this community, but we’re also a part of it as well. That means the buck stops here, so to speak.

ETMV: Village Realty seems to have a strong focus on its internet presence. Can you tell us a little more about that?

Jim: Realistically, about 80% of buyers start looking for a new home by searching on the internet, so having an internet presence is incredibly important these days. It’s all about probability. You want to make your property visible to as many people

Pictured L to R: Jim Doyel, Theresa Beals, Crystal Rossman, Linda Lefler, Judy Davis

Fall will be here before you know it, and it represents a season of change. Not only will the foliage start changing its colors, but temperatures will be more moderate. Children are back to school, and though it’s time to start transitioning away from our summer wardrobe to warmer clothing, there is still an abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Each season in East Tennessee brings its own unique beauty. Much of the lush greenery we so enjoy in the spring and summer is changing into vibrant yellows, glowing golds, striking ambers, and radiant reds. With such rich scenery all around us, it’s no wonder that this is many people’s favorite time of year to visit this special area we call home. We are blessed to live in this special corner of Tennessee.

Labor Day is celebrated in September, and it symbolically signals the end of summer. Labor Day is a day that is dedicated to the achievements of American workers and the contributions they make to the strength and prosperity of our country and vital to our economy’s recovery. So, Labor Day serves as a reminder to celebrate and appreciate the American worker. With so many businesses experiencing staffing shortages, it is an especially challenging time to own a business; please show patience and appreciation for the workers with whom you come in contact.

September is also Suicide Prevention Month; each month more than 600 Veterans take their own lives. Many Veterans struggle with unseen wounds their entire lives. We and so many others are reminding Veterans everywhere that suicide is preventable and there is hope, but we know reaching out for help isn’t always easy. Please join me in praying for these Veterans and encourage those you may know to seek out the comprehensive resources at VA.gov/REACH. They can help Veterans manage their challenges before their stress reaches a boiling point.

Finally, I would like to mention a September day in our history: September 11th. We at East Tennessee’s Mountain Views will always remember those that were lost on that fateful September 11th, 2001, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as those that suffered loss. Patriot Day – Let us Never Forget!

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as possible. Just like any other kind of ad. Otherwise, it doesn’t matter how nice your home is or how desirable the area might be if people just don’t see it. So, for sellers, having your home listed on a busy, powerful real estate site is essential. We’ve got you covered there. But it’s just as important for buyers. For anyone looking to get into the area, we’ve got flexible and powerful search tools that will help you parse through the largest and best databases in all East Tennessee. You can even set up automated searches, where you tell our site exactly what you’re looking for and we send you everything new that matches that description.

ETMV: Tell us more about Village Realty’s property rental services.

Jim: Tellico Village Rentals is a division of Village Realty and offers full-service property management. Tellico Village Rentals manages nightly as well as longterm rental properties. Most of the properties we manage are in Tellico Village and the Tellico Lake area. We also cover Lenoir City and Loudon plus many other areas Loudon and Monroe Counties. That makes us a recognized leader in the leasing, management, and sales of single-family homes, and we’re committed to providing exceptional service with a professional approach and a

personal touch. If you’re looking to rent a home, Tellico Village Rentals has a large inventory of single-family homes and townhomes for lease. When you rent from us, you can be confident you’re getting a clean home to stay in, whether it’s for a night or a year.

ETMV: What sort of property management services do you provide?

Jim: For homeowners, we provide personalized service, 24/7 management, inspections on every home, professional photos, committed property managers, vetted vendor lists, maintenance services, background and credit checks, processing applications, and accounting. We also can collect rent and deposits for you to make the whole process more manageable for you. And with our local office, we can even help you find new tenants. Once again, if you need it, we can probably provide it; basically, we do the worrying, so you don’t have to.

Remember, if you are looking to buy, sell, or rent in the near future, be sure to check us out at Village Realty. We have the care and experience that will see you through the entire process!

Call us at 865-458-3500. We are ready if you are!

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Just a few of the Special Features of this Impressive home:

• 2,386 sq. ft. of luxurious living space with a 944 sq. ft. 3-car garage

or optional 1,324 sq. ft. 4-car garage.

• Outstanding curb appeal and impressive craftsman style architecture.

• Award winning designer floor plan that optimizes floor space (no wasted space in this home!)

• Every room is a generous and a functional size.

• Your great room features a gas fireplace (select a “traditional” or stone surround.)

• All of your rooms will have unique ceilings. The great room features a massive tray ceiling, the office has a tray, the master bedroom has a double tray, and the dining room has a very dramatic reverse tray. Both bedrooms #2 and #3 have unique beamed ceilings.

• Your spacious office features a built-in bookcase.

• Because of the magnificent soaring ceilings in your great room, all doors that are visible from this main living area will be 8 ft. high.

• As you enter through the front door, your spacious foyer features a very practical coat closet.

• Your elegant and functional kitchen design includes stone counters, upgraded top-of-the-line “Kemper Echo” cabinets, Frigidaire Gallery

(or equivalent) appliances (refrigerator not included). *NOW! If you hurry – this is where you can make many custom upgrades.*

• Your master bath suite features an exotic, oversized custom-built, curb-less, doorless, walk-in shower with seat and built-ins for soaps, shampoos, and accessories and it features a large and luxurious drying area with seat. Your lavish shower also includes a very large

transom window which supplies plenty of natural light into your luxurious bathing space.

• Bedrooms #2 and #3 share a “Jack and Jill” bath with an oversized garden tub/shower unit and large transom window.

• Your home also features a conveniently located half bath.

• Your home will have the largest laundry/drop zone we have ever built. *If you hurry, you can have a hand in designing and customizing this great space.* This area could include a large number of cabinets, a bench, a closet or even an area for a second refrigerator or a freezer.

• Hardwood floors are included in the main living areas and in the master bedroom. Tile will be in the baths and laundry.

• The large covered and screened deck and open grilling porch are built with no-maintenance lifetime decking, and an optional gas valve

for your grill to provice an abundance of practical outdoor living space.

• Your finished, oversized garage will have a utility sink, a large window, a “man door,” and 8 ft. high garage doors with glass panels.

• Your home will include a high-efficiency heat pump.

• 13-month builder warranty.

2,100 sq ft. of Luxurious Living Space. PLUS a massive 1,000 sq. ft. Garage. Optional Bonus Room, In-law or Caregiver Suite.

Large, welcoming front porch is the perfect entrance for family, friends and guests. This screened patio is a great place to relax and enjoy nature.

In addition to our long list of Standard Specifications, this home to be built at 308 Gado Trace will feature the following Special Options and Extras.

• Outstanding curb appeal and impressive Craftsman style architecture.

• Designer floor plan that optimizes floor space and includes an impressive “drop zone” and home office.

• Every room is a practical and functional size.

• Dream kitchen with “the industry’s best” solid wood cabinets, stone counters, and upgraded Frigidaire Gallery stainless appliances. (Refrigerator not included.)

• The entry, great room, kitchen, and dining areas feature magnificent soaring 10’ ceilings.

• The master bedroom has a trayed ceiling and bedroom #2 has a vaulted ceiling.

• Both bedrooms #2 and #3 feature high transom windows.

• As you enter through the front door, you’re greeted by the spacious grand foyer with a 10 ft. ceiling that will usher you into the great room.

• The great room can feature an optional gas fireplace with impressive stone surround.

• The master bath features an exotic, oversized, custom built, low maintenance, curb-less, walk-in shower with seat and

built-ins and a large drying area with seat. A large transom window supplies plenty of natural light.

• Bedrooms #2 and #3 share a spacious bath with an oversized garden tub/shower and an oversized vanity with two drawer stacks.

• The very large laundry has an abundance of base and wall cabinets and large counter area.

• The super functional “drop zone” features a closet, a bench with upper and under cabinets, and a counter with large base and wall cabinets.

• Hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and office.

• Premium tile in baths, laundry and drop zone.

• The large covered and screened deck and open grilling porch is constructed with maintenance- free composite decking.

• The finished garage has a large window, a “man door,” and a utility sink.

• High-efficiency heat pump.

• 13-month warranty by Tellico’s highest rated and trusted custom builder, Lake Point Homes, Inc.

The open “Grilling Porch” and patio features no-maintenance composite decking.

This photo shows a rear elevation which includes an optional lower level.

WOW! A 1,000 sq. ft. finished garage.

The Bridgewater Floor Plan

The HarborsideTM

by Lake Point Homes, Inc.

Lake Point Homes has developed a unique plan, which incorporates all of the necessary and functional elements only found in much larger homes, while keeping a practical and open floorplan of 2,100 sq. ft.

Built on your lot, only $539,900* ..................

Built on one of our beautiful lots while they last, from only $579,900 ..................

This modern home design is absolutely the most stylish and functional plan on today’s market.

This fabulous new model definitely checks all the boxes! 

 Exceptional curb appeal with a very inviting front porch.

 Master suite featuring a double tray ceiling and a row of high transom windows.

 Walk-in closets in each of the 3 bedrooms.

 2-1/2 baths in this home. The spacious master bath features a luxurious custom, curbless, walk-in shower, 2 huge vanities with double drawer stacks, an oversized walk-in closet with a transom window, and floor to ceiling linen shelves.

 Large great room with 11 ft. trayed ceiling and an optional fireplace.

 Home office with large window.

 Dream kitchen with “the industry’s best” solid wood cabinets, stone counters, and upgraded Frigidaire Gallery stainless appliances. (Refrigerator not included.)

 A once in a lifetime, enormous, walk-in pantry that can be customized to accommodate all your needs. n o kitchen counter clutter here!

 Large customizable drop zone with coat closet.

 Ample laundry room with plenty of cabinets and counter space.

 o versized finished 3-car garage with workshop space and attic storage.

 Plenty of outdoor living space, and much more!

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Enjoy More Outdoor Family Fun

Set your course for year-round fun with the professionals at Undercover Systems, and get ready to celebrate unlimited out-of-door events that your family and friends can enjoy, rain or shine.

This is the perfect time to install the totally unique underdeck ceiling system from Undercover Systems under your home’s existing raised decks. This underdeck system will ensure that all of your events will be protected from unexpected and unwanted rain, the searing summertime sun, and the snow and sleet of winter.

“Now is a great time to weatherproof all of your outof-door events,” said Jim Conn, owner of Undercover Systems. “Throughout the entire process, our skilled craftsmen work with you each step of the way, until your project is completed to your satisfaction.”

While Undercover Systems’ patented underdecking system allows you to extend your outdoor season of enjoyment by protecting your family from late summer’s relentless sun, autumn rains, and winter snow, sleet, and ice, you’ll also appreciate their years of experience and attention to detail. By designing a seamless transition from your home’s interior to exterior, your new out-of-door living spaces will perfectly complement your home’s existing architecture and landscaping. Undercover Systems uses only proprietary components - not those generic, one-sizefits-all, off-the-shelf components from the big box

stores used by the competition - so your underdeck system will always have that “custom” finish you’re looking for.

A complaint-free member of the Better Business Bureau, Undercover Systems offers homeowners the peace of mind that they deserve in a building contractor.

Why not surprise your family today with a special out-of-doors gift that everyone can enjoy all year long and start creating a lifetime of memories? Call Jim Conn at 423-267-0091 today, and start celebrating the extended summertime fun with family and friends.

Undercover Systems

423-267-0091

www.UndercoverSystems.com

CHEO Invites You to: “

MINDSET MASTERY: Keys to

Creating Your Best Life”

with Sue Wickstrom, LMC & Transformational Life Coach

Monday, September 18, 2023 –Knoxville Location *

6:30 pm Meet & Greet, 7:00 pm Program

In this empowering workshop, Sue Wickstrom, LMC & Transformational Life Coach will delve into the transformative power of the mind. Discover how to unlock your unlimited potential, identify internal barriers, and design a fulfilling, joyful life that aligns with your deepest passions. She will explore three pivotal keys to create & live your best life! Whether you’re seeking personal growth, professional success, or enhanced well-being, this class is designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies to navigate your journey with clarity, confidence, and an unwavering belief in your capability to create the life of your dreams! Door prize: A complimentary session with Sue.

*PROGRAM LOCATION: Knoxville - Dental Images 1715 Downtown West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37919

CHEO programs are free for members, with a $10.00 suggested minimum donation for all guests. CHEO is a non-profit organization supporting holistic & integrative wellness. CHEO provides the community with many opportunities to discover pathways to well-being.

Please check the CHEO website www. cheoknox.org for more details on the location of this CHEO program or call Diane Minch at 423 884 6031. Please note that CHEO programs are usually held on the third Monday of the month and program locations may vary from month to month.

CHEO is a nonprofit organization and expressly disclaims all liability.

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Wherever life takes you, we’ll help you get there.

Our agents have the expertise and unmatched experience in just about every situation you can imagine. Some of these are wonderful moments: finding your dream home on the lake, your forever home on the golf course, or the magical home with spectacular views of the mountains and an extra bedroom for the grandkids

Our agents have a deep knowledge of the area and are connected to the community, so we can immediately alert you when what you’re looking for becomes available – sometimes even before it hits the market.

With over 325 years of combined real estate experience, including the backing of a renowned global network, our agents are uniquely prepared to assist you. For over 30 years we have been here in Tellico Village serving all of Loudon, Monroe, and Knox Counties. We are good at what we do.

In the past decade, we have assisted over 2,800 clients and Sold over 800 million dollars of property. *

Everyone is invited to an informative forum

“Have YOU Planned Ahead?”

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

since 1988 and has enjoyed practicing law in “downtown” Tellico Village since 2005.

Janie Shaver McCullah’s topics will include common questions ...

» What if my loved one unexpectedly dies at home?

» What if we die while traveling away from home?

» Do I have to be embalmed?

» Who must give permission for my cremation?

» What is the cost difference in burial and cremation?

Janie is the managing funeral director at Click Funeral Home & Cremations in Tellico Village.

law. Ms. Plemmons is a member of Tellico Village

First Baptist Church and Tellico Village Kiwanis Club. She has been a Tellico Village property owner

Great Doctrines of the Bible

Pastor David Talley continues his sermon series on ‘this is what we believe’ every Sunday morning at First Baptist Church of Tellico Village. Pastor Dave life’s goal has been to equip Christians with the truth of God’s Word and to help them understand the message of the Bible. Before arriving as our new Lead Pastor, Pastor Dave travelled to many mission fields to train and teach young Pastors to better share the Gospel and disciple new believers. Here at First Baptist, he is focused on our Sunday morning Worship experience, making it a time for the church family to come together and humbly worship our Lord Jesus.

If you are looking for a church home, come and worship with us as Pastor Dave preaches from the Bible on the great doctrines of the Christian faith and shares the Words of Jesus. Our exceptional music ministry includes our choir and orchestra under the leadership of David Whipple, Jr. Jesus commanded us to go and make disciples and we take that charge quite seriously. Under the leadership of our Associate Pastor Kem Lindsay, we offer several Bible study options. Sunday Worship services are 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM and Bible study options available at the same times. For more info visit us at FBCTV.org.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TELLICO VILLAGE

205 Chota Road, Loudon, TN 37774 (865) 408-0110 | www.fbctv.org

Invisalign: Clearly Your Best Solution for a Great Smile

It’s only natural to compare your smile to the smiles of others who exhibit beautiful, straight, white teeth. Perhaps it’s time you discovered just how easy it can be to achieve your very own whiter, brighter smile. After all, how many of those people whose smiles you envy were actually born with that perfect smile? Probably not many.

Let’s consider teeth straightening first. Did you know that there is a procedure – in fact, the most advanced teeth straightening system available anywhere – that has already helped more than six million people achieve straighter, more natural looking smiles? Called Invisalign, these transparent aligners incrementally adjust your teeth without the use of wire braces.

Invisalign is the world’s most advanced clear aligner. By combining 20 years of research and data from six million smiles, you can trust Invisalign to deliver the smile that you deserve. And while there are other clear aligners on the market, you are encouraged to examine these alternatives very closely.

According to the Better Business Bureau, there have been more than 1,800 consumer complaints across the country filed against one such Invisalign competitor promising significant savings with their DIY, in-home alignment system. These same complaints allege that patients have had to spend from $800 to $5,500 to correct the misalignment resulting from the use of these DIY aligners.

Invisalign is a modern, fully digitized experience designed to help you achieve the smile you want, the way you want it. Unlike other competitive clear aligners, Invisalign aligners use a proprietary SmartTrack® material that offers treatment times that are up to 50% faster, with greater predictability and control than competitive aligners.

Also, what you will appreciate most about the Invisalign system is that it is administered and supervised by your family dentist and not some third party dentist or orthodontist who will recommend a treatment without ever having examined you personally. After all, who knows you better than your family dentist?

To learn how Invisalign can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted, call Heritage Family Dentistry at 865-816-9211 today to schedule your no-cost, no-obligation evaluation.

Heritage Family Dentistry

11121 Kingston Pike, Suite C Farragut, TN 37934

865-816-9211

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Custom Glide-Out Shelves for More Space, More Access, and More Joy

Custom Solutions

ShelfGenie custom Glide-Out shelves are the best way to eliminate common frustrations in the kitchen, pantry, and bath. Our design will help fully utilize your space and our shelves pull out the full depth of your cabinets so you can see, reach, and retrieve items with ease.

Custom design, sturdy wood construction, quiet rails that hold up to 100 pounds per shelf, and professional installation - all backed by a transferable, lifetime guarantee - will ensure your satisfaction.

Your Experience

Getting personalized attention from the ShelfGenie team is easy. Here’s what you can expect from our custom design process.

» Free Design Consultation: Work with a ShelfGenie Designer to create a custom solution to solve your home pain points, eyesores, and trouble areas.

» Custom Solution: Your personal Designer will present a design plan built just for you and your needs and show you a 3D-rendered plan of what your future home will look like.

» Professional Installation: We handle it all. After measurements are taken and your products are hand-crafted, your Installer comes to your home and installs everything for you in one day.

Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today!

One of our talented ShelfGenie Designers will come to your home and create a design plan, customized just for you – no obligation required.

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High Quality Carpet, Flooring, & Cabinetry for the Lowest Prices

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Want to transform your home’ s outdated kitchen, but worried about breaking the bank in the process? Worry no longer. At Country Carpet & Flooring, our everyday prices are reasonable, affordable, and far lower than even the sale prices you’ll find at our competition. We sell high quality solid wood cabinetry direct from the factory. That means no middlemen, no distributors, no dealers, no boutique-style showrooms, and no exorbitant prices to make you wince. What we do have is the highest quality cabinetry, all solid wood, with your choice of door profiles, soft-close doors and drawers, dovetail drawers, colors, and hardware. And more. We ve even got specialty cabinets like waste receptacles, spice racks, and so on. Come on by, and we ’ll create a showcase kitchen for you, one that will be the envy of your friends and family.

At Country Carpet & Flooring, we’ ve earned our reputation as the area’s premier resource for all your residential and commercial flooring needs. Over 4 decades,

we ’ ve proven we ’re the best. But more than that, we’ve have also earned a reputation for designing and installing fine kitchen cabinetry for far less than you might expect to spend in Knoxville’s kitchen designer showrooms.

So if you’ve been dreaming of a new custom kitchen and bath, but thought you couldn t afford it, think again. Let the professionals at Country Carpet & Flooring show you how to transform your ordinary kitchen and bath into an extraordinary one. And while you re here, why not complete your new project with new flooring as well? An extensive selection of name brand tile, hardwood, carpeting and vinyl plank flooring awaits you at Country Carpet & Flooring. A stunning new kitchen and bath couldn’t be easier.

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Village Homes is proud to announce that only 7 new home sites are still available in Phase I and II of Coyatee Hills Reserve. Located in the North end of Tellico Village, only minutes from Lenoir City and West Knoxville. These lots are available as house/lot packages. Coyatee Reserve is a very private, wooded area with a nature trail surrounded by acres of common property. Call Village Homes at 865-458-6813 for availability, pricing, and home plans.

HAPPY FALL, Y’ALL!

How can you not love sweaters that feel like a hug? The sweaters of this season may have varied shapes, but they all have one thing in common... they all offer warmth and a cozy, comfy feel!

The bright and bold colors we are seeing on sweaters this year are a welcome change from past seasons... just because the weather is cooling down doesn’t mean your wardrobe color palette has to! Emerald green, electric blue, and our personal favorite, Volunteer orange hues, are all strong... and pair perfectly back with fall staple colors like brown, grey and black.

Push that chunky cardigan to the back of your closet (for now!), and move the newest silhouette, the lightweight transitional sweater, to the front. Cotton knit pieces are perfect for the beginning of East Tennessee fall, which we know can still be quite warm. Choose any length... from cropped, hitting just above the hip line and ultra flattering on petite customers, to just above the knee, perfect for pairing with leggings and tall boots.

Cowl necks are also strong again and can be very stylish paired with the perfect accessories - statement earrings or a fun hat can quickly elevate and add interest to your outfit!

So, it’s out with the old and in with the new! This fall’s sweaters prove that warmth never looked so good. Stop in and let us show you our current crop of this season’s best sweaters... we have a style that’s perfect for everybody and every BODY!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Happy Fall and Happy Shopping!!

The Lily Pad Boutique

209 N. Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-337-5537

www.lilypadboutiqueonline.com

Mon-Sat: 10am-5:30pm

@shopthelilypad

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Our PLACE Walk 2 Remember & Car Show October 7

By Diane Strever for Our PLaCe

The Our PLACE Walk 2 Remember & Car Show will take place at Lenoir City Park on October 7, 2023 from 10-2. Proceeds will be used by Our PLACE to support their daily programs and help raise funds for an expansion. The expansion is being driven by the overwhelming success of Our PLACE during its first year and the growing need to help more families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other Dementia related diseases in our community. As we’ve had time to “live” in our space at Our PLACE, we have recognized ways that we can refine our program needs and double the number of participants we can serve. As we support the expansion and programming at Our PLACE, as well as continue our outreach and resources for caregivers, our hope is that you realize “You Never Walk Alone.”

This year’s Walk 2 Remember is a combined effort of

Our PLACE, two local Rotary Clubs (Tellico Village & Lenoir City), and several local car clubs, including the Tellico Village Car Club. Dozens of volunteers from these organizations, and many others in the local area, will help to support this effort. Visit www. walk2remember.net for more information and register to walk as an individual or put together a team.

This will be a fun day of activities for the entire family! Cars, food trucks, music and much more!

The Walk will consist of 1/2-mile and 1-mile walk options, beginning at 10 am. We encourage all participants to form teams to help raise funds for this event, which will further the expansion of Our PLACE. For more information on how to form a team please check www.walk2remember.net.

Individual walkers are also appreciated.

If you would you like to be a Team Liaison and serve a key role for this year’s Walk 2 Remember, we would love to have you participate in this role. All efforts as we walk together in this event will help us serve a greater number of individuals impacted by Alzheimer’s and Dementia related diseases in our community. Please join us to raise awareness and dollars for Our PLACE, and for those that are welcomed as part of this growing community program.

Registration and Sponsor Forms along with Car Show Registration forms are available on the Walk 2 Remember website, https://www.walk2remember.net. (Download and complete any form, then scan and email to w2rforms@ourplacetn.org.)

EVENT SCHEDULE:

» 9:00 am: Cars for the Car Show will begin to arrive and set up. During the morning, spectators will vote on their favorite cars in certain categories.

» 9:30 am: Other activities will begin, with music by the band Jazz Suspects, hits of the 60’s and 70’s, while team members arrive and check in for the Walk.

» 10:00 – 2:00: Children can enjoy a Bounce House, an Obstacle Course, face painting, and clowns.

» Food trucks, Mucho Gusto, and Bootleggers Roadside Ice Cream, will be available during the event hours.

Our Place is a 501C3 non-profit organization. Information can be found on the website OurPlaceTN.org. Our Place TN 103 Cheeyo Way Loudon, TN 37774 865-657-7222

» 11:00 am: The band Pistol Creek Catch of the Day will entertain the crowd with Mountain Music.

» 1:00 pm: Closing Ceremony to announce awards from the Car Show and the Walk 2 Remember.

Space-Saving Murphy Beds - Awake to the Possibilities

Murphy beds have long been a solution for condos and other homes where floor space is at a premium. Today, many homeowners of larger homes are also opting for a Murphy bed as a practical addition to their living space.

William L. Murphy invented the Murphy bed in the

early 1900s. He wanted to hide the bed in his cramped one-room apartment so he could have more space to entertain. He experimented with a folding bed, eventually receiving a patent. For more than 100 years, these beds have been helping homeowners save space.

Do you need a Murphy bed in your home? Investing in

a Murphy bed can:

>> Create More Space – Most families live in all their space, so a dedicated guest room is not always practical. If you’re short on space, but need an extra bed, a Murphy bed is the perfect solution. It provides flex-space for any home. You can use the room as a bedroom at night and a home office or playroom at other times. You won’t lose any space and guests will have a comfortable place to sleep.

» Increase Home Value - If you decide to rent or sell your home, maximizing space is an important feature for potential buyers. A Murphy bed allows the ability to maximize a home’s space while increasing the value of the house.

» Designed for Any Space – Designs depend on your needs and budget. The Tailored Closet design experts thoughtfully design each bed to seamlessly integrate into your space, proving you don’t have to compromise style when space is limited. A Murphy bed can be elaborate or basic. Many designs include desks on one side so the room can also be a home office by day. Or the bed can be bordered by a bookcase, side cabinets or pullout drawers to give you extra storage. Most of all, it takes up very little space when closed, approximately 16” deep. Murphy Beds come in twin, full, queen or king sizes to accommodate any space.

» Fit Any Décor – From a solid gray finish to a dark wood-grain, choose the look that fits your style. Also, there are custom LED light options to ensure there is enough lighting when the bed is in use.

If you want the flex-space a Murphy bed provides, give The Tailored Closet a call for a free consultation using their 3D design software. Let The Tailored Closet help you recreate your space!

REQUEST A FREE CONSULTATION

The Tailored Closet (865) 777-0306

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Does Medicare Pay for Long Term Care Costs?

It’s easy to get confused about what types of LTC costs Medicare will pay for because it’s, well…confusing. And knowing what to expect from Medicare down the road will keep your best laid financial plan from being derailed with a costly health event.

In a nutshell, there is “skilled care” and “custodial care”. Skilled care is medical care provided by trained personnel (i.e. doctors, nurses, physical therapists, etc.) and IS covered by Medicare. Custodial care is the support needed to help you with non-medical Activities for Daily Living (eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and continence) and is generally NOT covered by Medicare.

The need for custodial care can come from cognitive impairment and/or general physical decline that is part of the normal aging process. I haven’t met a retiree yet who says they don’t want to stay in their home as long as possible. To make that happen, custodial care can become necessary, and it’s not cheap. According to the 2022 Genworth Cost of Care survey, in Knoxville TN the average

home health aide is $27/hour. Once you reach 40 hours/week of home care, you’re up to a whopping $4,500/month. If there’s been no proactive financial planning, the extra care may fall to a family member to help fill the gap. Unfortunately, the reality of that situation isn’t ideal – your spouse may not have the physical strength to help you move around, no matter how good their intentions are. And most adult children are juggling full-time jobs and kids and, to be honest, they really don’t need the stress of being your caretaker too.

What your spouse or your adult child DOES need, though, is to be in the position of being your care coordinator. You can elevate them from caretaker to care coordinator by making sure you have a financial strategy in place so you can afford to have someone come into your home and help you.

There are great solutions that can give you tax-free dollars to cover custodial care costs or provide a death benefit for your heirs if you never use it. It’s never too

late to make a plan. If you’re married, have you thought through both spouses’ lifetimes? If the first spouse needs expensive care, then the surviving spouse is left with diminished resources, the loss of a Social Security check, and higher taxes as a single filer. Do you have enough assets for both of you? If you’re single, it’s paramount you have a plan in place that protects your financial independence for your lifetime.

Call, email or contact me on our website if you’d like to learn more. Your family will thank you!

Marsh Wealth Management, LLC Fiduciary

One of the Most Important Spaces in the House

The garage is often the largest room in the house, and it’s also the most

lized space when it comes to

Whether you need

decorations, an area for your hobbies or a place to put the kid’s sporting equipment, you should invest in quality garage cabinets. Garage cabinets offer several benefits that can help you organize and optimize your garage space. Some of the key advantages are:

» Clutter Reduction: Garage cabinets provide a designated space for storing tools, equipment, and other items, helping to reduce clutter and create a more organized environment.

» Maximized Space: By utilizing slatwall for vertical space storage and incorporating shelving and cabinets, you can make the most of your available garage area, allowing you to store items efficiently and create more room for vehicles or other activities.

» Improved Accessibility: Cabinets help keep items off the floor and within easy reach, making it convenient to locate and access tools and supplies when needed.

» Time Saving: With items neatly organized and easily accessible, you’ll spend less time searching for tools and supplies, which leads to increased efficiency and productivity.

» Workspace Creation: By incorporating workbenches or countertops within your garage cabinets, you can create a dedicated workspace for DIY projects, repairs, and other hobbies.

» Protection: Cabinets provide protection from dust, debris, and potential moisture, helping to preserve the quality and lifespan of your tools, equipment, and other stored items.

» Safety: Proper storage of hazardous materials such as chemicals, paints, and solvents in locked cabinets can help ensure the safety of your family and pets.

» Aesthetic Appeal: Garage cabinets come in various styles, materials, and finishes, which can enhance the overall look of your garage and contribute to a more aesthetically pleasing space.

» Increased Home Value: A well-organized garage with functional cabinets adds value to your home, as potential buyers view an organized storage space as a highly desirable feature.

When you decide to invest in garage cabinets, the only call should be to PremierGarage of Knoxville, the most experienced garage organization company in East Tennessee. PremierGarage built the company on quality products, a sharp focus on customer service and fair pricing. Home, and organization, begins in the garage!

East Tennessee Area Wildlife: Elk

Photographing the beauty of Tennessee, and the wildlife who call it home.

By KaLLey CooK

It’s a good time to start thinking about elk! The elk will be in rut very soon and while you can’t view elk in Tennessee, you can travel to Cataloochee Valley or Cherokee in North Carolina, which are both still in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. My favorite is Cataloochee Valley which is where all these photos are from. The elk begin to rut way before the deer do, and their rut is very short: mid-September through the end of October. These big bulls will challenge each other to win the rights of the females, and it’s a sight to see! Hearing them bugle in the quiet valley, echoing off the mountains, will almost give you goosebumps. It’s a must see for yourself!

Contact: Kalleybcook@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ kalleycookphotography kalleycook.smugmug.com

Though wildlife and nature photography hold her heart, you can contact Kalley for all of your photography needs, including sports, portraits, still life, food, real-estate, weddings, and photojournalism.

Kalley uses a Canon 7d markii, paired with a Canon 100-400mm lens for all of her photos. You can purchase photos or prints of Kalley’s wildlife photography on a variety of products (mugs, mousepads, magnets, etc.).

Have a favorite animal that you’d like some text included?

Custom orders welcome. Just go to https://kalleycook. smugmug.com or email Kalley. Shipping is available.

Boating Season Is in Full Swing? Are You?

By PatriCK Boring

No one needs to tell you boating season is in full swing. You are in the know, and your boat has likely already been in the water. But it only takes one trip out on the lake to experience once again the hours and hours of cleaning and detailing that go with it hand in hand. A second trip out on the lake just drives it home. By the time the weather is perfect for yet another outing, you might find it hard to motivate yourself. That is, unless there’s a near-magical way to keep your boat clean, maintained, and ready to go at the press of a button.

Well, it turns out there is!

Cutting down the back-breaking labor and maximizing your time in the water can be just at your fingertips– that is if you have a Touchless Boat Cover System from Lifetime Docks, LLC.

Picture this: an effective garage for your boat that protects your craft like your home garage protects your car. It’s easy to maintain. Save hours of detailing each year, knowing the back of your boat will stay dry and clean. Even if your boat does get wet, due to our vented Touchless Cover, it can actually dry out, removing mold and mildew from the equation in one swoop. With no effort on your part, your boat’s paint, decals, gelcoat, swim platform, and upholstery are protected from the sun’s unrelenting UV rays. And to promote security, once covered, your boat and everything in it is out of sight and difficult to access – that is, unless you have the remote.

You invested in your boat. Now invest to secure its maximum use! It’s an investment you won’t regret, allowing you to take back hours and hours that would have otherwise been spent on maintenance, to instead spend them on what you would rather be doing— being out on that water. Lifetime Docks offers various maintenance packages for your new cover, too, so you can have the peaceof-mind knowing your cover is being well cared for and professionally inspected.”

Don’t waste another hour! Invest in your Touchless Boat Cover System. Call Patrick Boring at Lifetime Docks, LLC to reserve your system before the season draws to a close. Boating Season is in full swing. Are you?

By LiSa grugin

Fall is in the air! Well, some days it is. Our average temperature falls from the mid-80s early this month to the mid-70s later in the month, and I’m so ready!

Cool mornings and evenings are a great time for yard reevaluation and making plans. What would you like to do differently? Do you need to add or remove some plants? This is the time to make decisions because you know what did well and what didn’t. Here are some other things that you need to do this month:

» Walk around and check all the areas that you have ignored while it was hot.

1. Look up to see how trees are faring. Are branches broken, damaged, or diseased? Do you have oozing spots, sawdust, or a lot of woodpecker holes? How about shelf mushrooms? These are indications that a tree is stressed and may have a disease or insect problem.

2. Look down to ground level. Do you have tunnels or entrances that indicate mole and/or vole problems? Are skunks, possums, and other critters digging up your lawn? Has your lawn suffered from brown patch or fungal issues?* Do you need to amend your soil? Fall is a good time to do some lawn work!

* Note, mushrooms are not an indicator of fungal issues! They are a sign that your soil has a lot of organic matter that they are helping to break down. They are helpers!

3. Look around and inside your plants for signs of disease and insects. How are annuals and perennials doing? Do shrubs have signs of illness or infestation? Struggling plants may need a systemic product application so problems don’t overwinter and reappear next year.

» Evaluate your vegetable growing successes and failures. Make notes of what varieties you tried and where they were planted, then plan to “crop rotate” next year. This prevents disease buildup in the beds. Vegetable garden stopped producing? Clean it out and plant fall veggies. Add compost, manure, or leaf mold to improve soil for next year.

» Take preventative steps if you had serious disease or insect problems. Fallen leaves with fungal spots or insects should be removed from the ground so the spores and eggs don’t redeposit. Apply systemic products if necessary.

» If annuals look terrible, remove and compost them. Pull impatiens and begonias before a frost because they turn to mush if they freeze. Swap them for cool season annuals or perennials.

» If you’re not going to refill your containers, dump out old soil and store them in a dry area - particularly important for terra cotta or low fired ceramics that will not withstand freezing temperatures.

» September is a good month to divide and/or transplant spring blooming or fleshy rooted perennials such as peonies, daylilies, poppies, garden phlox, and iris. Cut back overgrown plants, but do not cut into the crown - the new growth layer

close to the soil.

» Purchase bulbs while the selection is good. Keep them in a cool, dry place until it’s time to plant them in late September through November.

» Get houseplants ready to come back inside with a nice shower and systemic insecticide treatment. This prevents uninvited houseguests.

» Don’t be embarrassed by plant failure, especially if you’re new to the area or not an experienced gardener. It happens to everyone. Your yard/garden is a living thing, and all living things change. Some thrive and some don’t, so just roll with it and look at “failures” as an opportunity to try something different!

Let me finish with info on fall flowers:

1. The colorful balls that you see everywhere this time of year are not perennial mums (which now have the botanical name of Dendranthema). They are hybrids that may or may not come back. They may also come back a different color or as dozens of little “mumlets” instead of a single plant. Plant in the ground by mid-September so they can get roots down before a freeze. If you want an actual perennial, stop by and check out our selection!

2. Mums have a 4-6 week bloom time that is made shorter by heat and longer by cool weather. If your neighbor has a mum that lasts the entire fall, it isn’t real! There are early, mid, and late season bloomers, so buy them when you’re ready - compost them and buy another when they fade.

3. Pansies are cool weather plants and like to go in the ground mid to late September. Planted too early, they will stretch. Planted too late, they won’t have time to get established. Questions? Give us a call.

I encourage you to stop by and see all the wonderful things we have for fall. Beautiful gardens begin at Meadow View!

Meadow View Greenhouses & Garden Center 9885 Highway 11E, Lenoir City, TN 37772 865.986.7229

MeadowViewGreenhouse.com

Innovation

2023 HBAGK PARADE OF HOMES

As summer slowly transitions into the vibrant colors of fall, the 2023 Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville (HBAGK) gears up to showcase the latest trends and innovations in the world of home construction and design with their annual Parade of Homes. With a commitment to customer service as well as staying on top of the latest technology, Express Blinds Shutters Shades and Drapes has garnered the attention and trust of custom builders and homeowners alike. This year’s projects will feature a wide array of motorized drapery and shades, along with the timeless elegance of interior shutters.

A Trailblazing Presence in the Home Design Arena

In an era where convenience meets style, motorized drapery and shades have emerged as one of the most sought-after solutions for today’s homeowners. Express Blinds’ inclu-

sion of these cutting-edge features in their showcased products continues to show their commitment to providing practical solutions that enhance the daily lives of their clients.

Embracing Elegance: The Timeless Appeal of Interior Shutters

While technology continues to revolutionize the world of home design, there’s something to be said about the classic charm of interior shutters. Express Blinds has expertly merged tradition with contemporary aesthetics, offering homeowners a wide range of shutter styles that seamlessly integrate into any interior design theme.

Interior shutters not only provide privacy and light control but also serve as exquisite architectural elements that elevate the overall ambiance of a room. Express Blinds craftsmanship ensures that these shutters are not just functional, but also “works of art”, that enhance the value of any home.

BO CAREY HISTORY TOURS!

Plan Ahead for the Holidays: Schedule

Your Design Consultation

With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s never too early to start preparing your home for the gatherings and festivities that lie ahead. Express Blinds recognizes the importance of having your projects completed before company arrives. This is why they encourage homeowners to schedule their design consultations now, ensuring ample time for measurements, selections, and installations.

Imagine welcoming your friends and family into a home adorned with the latest drapery and shade designs, or the timeless allure of custom interior shutters. Express Blinds’ team of dedicated professionals will work closely with you to understand your vision, offering expert guidance and recommendations to bring your dream designs to life.

Experience the Express Blinds Difference

Whether you’re drawn to the convenience of motorized drapery and shades or captivated by the elegance of their exclusive line of US manufactured interior shutters, Express Blinds has the expertise and passion to turn your vision into reality. Don’t wait until the last minute – schedule your design consultation today and get ready to impress your guests during this holiday season.

Express Blinds, Shutters, Shades & Drapes 865-730-4880

www.ExpressBlindsKnox.com

The HBAGK Parade of Homes takes place OCT 6-8; OCT 13-15; OCT 20-22. See https://theparadeofhomesknoxville. com/ for more information.

Maple Lane Farms 2023 Corn Maze

Friday evening, September 29th will mark the 25th consecutive year that Maple Lane Farms will open its Corn Maze and other “agritainment” activities that include tractor-pulled hayrides (daytime and nighttime), pumpkin picking, inflatables for the kids, music, corn hole, food vendors, photo ops, sunflower fields, and other wholesome family fun to the public! Now booking weekday school groups and weekend private parties.

We are proud to announce this year’s Maze Sponsor is . . .

. . Chick-fil-A!!

“We’re so excited to partner with Maple Lane Corn Maze to help the community create unforgettable memories,” said Frankie turner, local restaurant operator of Chick-fil-A Hunter’s Crossing and Chick-fil-A West Broadway Avenue. “We hope our guests will enjoy a fun day at the festival and spend time with their loved ones.”

The Maze is located at 1126 Maple Lane in Greenback, just 14 miles south of Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport.

The Maze is open weekends from September 29 through October 31.

The Haunted Maze begins NIGHTLY October 20 through October 31.

Opening hours are the following:

» Friday 6pm to 10pm

» Saturday 10am to 10pm

» Sunday Noon to 6pm

Additional Features include:

» Barn Store Collectibles including Fall/Halloween Decorations, Straw Bales, Cornstalks

» Variety of Food and Beverage Vendors

» Evening campfires in the Maze Fairway near our Covered Party Tents

» Private Parties via Tent Reservation with Fire Pit

» Music

» Face Painting, Photo Booth

» Numerous Photo Ops, including the Sunflower Fields

Directions from the airport: Travel 8.8 miles via Hwy 129 from the Foothills Mall to Hwy 411-S to Henry Lane. Travel one mile on Henry Lane, turn L on Morganton Road, then R on Maple Lane – or – take Morganton Road from Maryville’s Foothills Mall, travel 8.3 Miles and turn R onto Maple Ln, parking on the R at 1126 Maple Ln. Visit the farm’s website at www. TNMapleLaneFarms.com, Facebook page at www.Facebook. com/tnmaplelanefarms/ www.Instagram.com/MapleLaneMaze/ or call 865-856-3511.

The Loudon Auto Drag Racing Strip

By Bo Carey

Few readers are aware, a site on the lower end of Tellico Village once provided an exciting, loud, and dangerous auto racing venue. It was the Loudon Drag Strip, formally the Loudon Raceway. The 2-lane strip ran parallel to the Little Tennessee River and was located near today’s exposed silos in Tellico Lake.

The heyday of drag racing was the 1960’s, so I was just a kid when some older boys included me one night on a forbidden adventure without parental knowledge. To get there one came down the hill to the end of Davis Ferry Road (now Tanasi Neighborhood), then along what to me was a very spooky course through an old farm and woodlands.

The noise was deafening, the speed of the cars unbelievable to a youngster and the seamy atmosphere intriguing. Alcohol, profanity, disputes, and accusations, not to mention unsafe conditions. Even after a rain shower, the race would go on, often leading to dangerous spinouts and a trip to the Old Loudon Hospital.

The Cathey family ran the strip, maintained a concession stand and somehow kept fighting to a minimum. 60’s model Barracudas, souped up Chevies were big winners, and there was a frequent winner known only as “Mr. Plymouth.” A couple of the most popular drag racers of the day are now successful Loudon businessmen and leaders in their churches. They would not want their names mentioned in this article.

Today the drag strip is 40 feet underwater. Tanasi Golf Course sits nearby providing recreation for Villagers, but it will never compare to the entertainment and excitement of its predecessor.

Bo Carey is a 7th generation Loudon County resident with a passion for local history. He is the owner of Greer’s Home Furnishings in Historic Loudon and is available for lectures or programs for any area group or civic club Call (865) 659-2300. bocarey95@gmail.com | office 865-458-2046

The Low Talker, or the Strained Listener?

By BoB ferraro h i. S.

Do you find yourself always asking others to speak up? Are you turning up the volume on the television more and more? Many of us will experience some loss of hearing during our lifetimes. While many hearing loss sufferers seek treatment, others ignore the problem altogether. In some instances, hearing loss occurs so gradually that it often goes unnoticed. But turning a deaf ear to your hearing loss can get you into trouble.

I laugh when I remember the Seinfeld episode “The Low Talker” where Elaine and Jerry pretend to understand what Kramer’s date is saying, and Jerry unknowingly agrees to wear a “puffy shirt” on a TV show. If you or a loved one is dealing with similar misunderstandings, maybe it’s time to explore a solution.

It can be hard to acknowledge experiencing hearing-related issues. Hearing loss is so easily dismissed as a sign of aging, and refusing help can be the first stage of denial. But like so many other ailments in life, when left untreated, hearing loss can actually hasten the loss of other skills. Hearing issues accelerate the loss of balance and cognitive function that accompany the aging process.

When someone we truly care about begins to lose the skills and abilities they have always taken for granted, it can mark an often difficult period of transition for them as well as those around them. Sufferers might ask others, perhaps a good friend or spouse, to repeat what others have just said, thinking that the speaker was mumbling or that background noise was interfering with their ability to hear clearly.

Many people refrain from addressing their hearing loss because they think they will appear older or weaker than they feel. But don’t worry: the new hearing aids we sell are not your Grandma’s hearing aids! People will not even notice that you’re wearing them.

Most hearing loss occurs as we age, but so does the loss of the 20/20 vision we once

Stop Just Wishing for More Convenience

In 2017, when the Henrys moved to Tennessee from North Carolina, they were sure to include a few convenient rollout drawers in the kitchen cabinets of their house when it was being built. They quickly became aware that the limited number of roll-out shelves actually made it more difficult to access the items in the deep lower section of their cabinets. Not big fans of resorting to dropping to their knees on the floor in order to reach items way in the back, they decided that more roll-out shelving would be the best solution.

“We can’t say enough great things about Shelf Help, their products, their timeliness, or their installation.

We are very happy campers!!”

- The Henrys

They had seen ads for Shelf Help, noticing that it was a local company, and gave them a call for a free estimate. After a very positive meeting with the owner of Shelf Help, where they were able to see product samples, discuss solutions for more challenging areas - like cabinets under sinks - and an installation time line, the Henrys were ready to place an order. And what an order it was!

“After Shelf Help gave us an estimate, we were so impressed with them and their product that we immediately ordered more than 40 roll-out shelves,” said Dick Henry. “We decided to install them everywhere there were cabinet shelves in the entire house. We ordered them for the kitchen, the laundry, the butler’s pantry, our rec room, and the master bath, which has his and her sink areas. We also ordered shelves for under the kitchen, laundry, and bathroom sinks where we never thought we could have them. Shelf Help can come up with a solution for anywhere you want roll-outs.”

The Henrys were able to have their practical and useful rollout shelving installed in just a couple of weeks - as promised! The roll-out drawers fit right into any home’s existing cabinets or pantry, providing easier access, better organization, and maximum use available storage space. Shelf Help was able to complete the installation in less than a day so that disruption was limited. Excited to have their cabinet access and function restored, the Henrys could not be happier with their Shelf Help roll-out shelving. Jane Henry reflects, “Never a day goes by that we don’t mention how glad we are to have the many roll-outs. The quality of the shelves is outstanding, it can’t be beat!”

If you are experiencing challenges reaching items in your cabinets, Shelf Help has the understanding and know-how to evaluate, design, measure, and professionally install solutions tailored to your needs and budget. Locally owned and operated, let Shelf Help make the most of your home’s kitchen, bath, or pantry storage space. Shelf Help

enjoyed when we were younger. Just as the loss of our once crystal-clear vision is easily overcome with corrective lenses, the same is true of hearing loss. Technological advances in today’s hearing instruments can actually help you, a friend, or a loved one to lead a full and active life.

Just as you wouldn’t refuse to wear glasses to improve blurry eyesight, don’t deny yourself the opportunity to hear clearly. If you, a friend, or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, I believe the greatest gift you can give is the gift of hearing, a gift the wearer will remember and enjoy every day.

Addressing your hearing loss improves your quality of life, yet it may be an even greater gift to your loved ones. When you can hear clearly, communication becomes easier and more enjoyable for those around you – and you won’t accidentally agree to wear any puffy shirts!

So, what’s the next step? Get yourself or your loved one in for a free hearing test and evaluation of your/their current hearing situation. Experience the compassionate caring that you will only find at Tellico Hearing Solutions. And remember that Robert is not only a Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist, but he is also a hearing instrument wearer. Call us today and rediscover life’s gift of hearing.

Tellico Hearing Solutions, PLLC 865-635-1887 contact@TellicoHearingSolutions.com

Children in the Arts –The Arts Tell My Story

» WHO: Dancers Studio and many young, talented performers from our area

» WHAT: Children in the Arts - “The Arts Tell My Story”

» WHERE: World’s Fair Park Amphitheater

» WHEN: Sunday, September 24th at 2:30pm

What could be more exciting than Children in the Arts – The Arts Tell My Story at the World’s Fair Park Amphitheater? On Sunday, September 24th at 2:30 pm, Dancers Studio will be hosting a showcase for up-andcoming local artists who excel in various art forms!

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For years, Dancers Studio (home of the former Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble) has worked directly with The Knoxville Arts & Culture Alliance’s Penny4Arts series. Penny4Arts gives every child in Knox County and surrounding counties an opportunity to attend arts and culture events/activities for only ONE PENNY when accompanied by a paying adult.

Come out to enjoy the arts, applaud the young artists of the region, and experience outstanding performances of the next generation and Ignite! Dancers Studio’s elite modern dance company!

For tickets, call Dancers Studio at (865) 584-9636, visit our website www.dancersstudioknox.com, or purchase at the door. Adult tickets are $7.00, while children & students are just 1¢.

The Sales Event of the Year is Back

Mark your calendars now for the 19th Community Church at Tellico Village Crafters and Loudon County Habitat for Humanity Community-wide Garage Sale and Boutique to take place Saturday, October 7th, from 8 a.m. until noon in the Christian Life Center of the Community Church at Tellico Village. Declutter and donate treasures from your attic and garage to help families in your community

Volunteers will be on hand Friday, October 6th, from 8 a.m. until noon at the church to accept your donated items, which can include clothing, books, household items, electronics, furniture, yard tools, sports equipment . . . pretty much anything that is clean and in good working condition.

After September 11, but before noon on October 5, call Evelyn Dinkgrave at (865) 6575119 to schedule pickup of large items

**Please note that only flat screen TVs can be accepted**

Building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter

Proceeds from the sale benefit Loudon County Habitat for Humanity and other local charities The Community Church at Tellico Village is located at 130 Chota Center in Loudon.

Loudon County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a worldwide Christian housing organization. All funds to build in Loudon County are raised locally to provide safe, affordable houses for low-income families who are willing to partner with Habitat. These partner families help build their houses and then buy them from Habitat through an affordable mortgage. Funds from these mortgages go into a Fund for Humanity which allows Habitat to build other houses.

GFWC Tellico Village Women’s Club 2023 Annual Home Tour

The GFWC Tellico Village Woman’s Club (GFWC-TV) will host its annual HOME TOUR on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The tour will include four beautiful homes located throughout Tellico Village. These lovely and unique residences will open their doors for touring from 1:00 until 4:30 p.m. A reception at the Yacht Club hosted by the GFWC-TV is included in the ticket price. Guests may enjoy light refreshments, participate in door prizes, and visit with our 2023 Home Tour Sponsors for ideas on home decor, landscaping, financial matters and much, much more. Attendees can be certain that they will have a day full of fun, ideas, and information while contributing to local charities. For descriptions of the homes included on the tour, go to: https://gfwctellico. org/2023-home-descriptions/

HOME TOUR tickets are $20.00 and are available at the following locations:

» Sloan’s in Tellico Village

» The Village Salon

» Tellico Village Welcome Center

» Broadway Florist in Lenoir City

» Any GFWC Tellico Village Women’s Club member, or » Online at https://gfwctellico.org/home-tour-tickets/ (using PayPal for secure credit card payment)

All proceeds (100%) from ticket sales are donated to charity. GFWC-TV takes applications from local charities and organizations to determine how we can make the most impact in our communities with the dollars earned from this exciting event. Past recipients who have benefited from this event include Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, Loudon County Schools, Smoky Mt. Service Dogs, the Good Samaritan Center of Loudon County, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Monroe Area, Child Advocacy Center, Tellico Village Fire Department, Iva’s Place, the Public Library at Tellico Village, and several other local non-profits.

GFWC-TV is an active club within the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an international women’s organization founded in 1890 and dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Currently, there are nearly 80,000 members in clubs representing every state and more than a dozen countries. GFWC Tellico Village Women’s Club was established 26 years ago as one of the first volunteer service organizations in Tellico Village. Since that time, thousands of volunteer hours and dollars have been given in support of Loudon County and the surrounding communities. The club is open to all women in the area. Anyone interested in membership or wanting more information about the GFWC-TV may find out more at the club’s website -- www. gfwctellico.org or email gfwctellico@gmail.com.

OPERATION LOUDON STRONG

Come join us for the America Legion Post 120’s first fall fundraiser: Operation Loudon Strong! Proceeds will be divided among the Legion and local first responder departments so we can continue to serve and support our community!

Our main event will be a 4-person team obstacle course!

You can enjoy our other activities such as tug of war, egg toss, horseshoes, and cornhole!

Kids carnival games will be held too! Any questions or for registration/donations, please reach out to us at OperationLoudonStrong@gmail.com!