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Volume 24, No. 11, Section A

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November 2024

The Designer Secret to Elegant Holiday Décor

How High-Quality Florals and Ribbons Transform Your Seasonal Space

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s the holiday season approaches, make your decorations stand out with high-quality florals and ribbons, especially in Christmas trees and garlands. The right materials can transform your festive arrangements from ordinary to extraordinary, creating a sophisticated atmosphere that delights guests. Here’s how these elements can elevate your holiday decor—and how Design Decor makes luxury effortless.

Small Details Make a Big Impact.

While budget-friendly options may seem appealing, premium florals and ribbons bring unmatched texture, color, and elegance. As a woman-owned business, Design Decor simplifies the selection process, offering designer-curated decor that ensures a cohesive, beautiful look.

vibrant colors and real touch texture will deliver season after season!

Transforming Trees and Garlands with Florals

Incorporating real-touch florals into Christmas trees and garlands adds depth and elegance. Imagine white peonies or burgundy roses nestled among branches, instantly elevating the traditional tree.

Garlands draped along mantels or staircases can be enhanced with florals like cedar or frosted berries for a touch of classic charm or modern winter style. You’ll see examples of this in our Southern Charm garland where we used big bold magnolias for a festive touch.

Real-Touch Florals: The New Standard for Luxury

Today’s high-end faux florals, like those in Design Decor’s collections, use real-touch technology for lifelike texture and color. These florals stay vibrant throughout the season, requiring no maintenance. From dining centerpieces to cascading tree decorations, our real-touch pieces keep your holiday decor looking fresh all season. The garlands pictured here, our Norfolk Pine Collection, are our best-sellers nationwide this season, their

Stress-Free Designer-Curated Décor

Ribbons: The Finishing Touch

Ribbons are essential for adding texture and luxury to decor, especially on trees and garlands. Our high-quality velvet, silk, and wired-edge ribbons hold their shape beautifully, allowing you to create graceful loops and bows. Just a few wellplaced ribbons can make your decor look polished and complete. The use of quality ribbon is a game-changing practice used by professional decorators.

Design Decor takes the guesswork out of decorating with exclusive, handcrafted sets that include everything needed for a holiday transformation. This season, designer Amy Barnett introduces 12 unique themes, from traditional “Home for the Holidays” to the modern “Nature’s Opulence.” Each limited-edition set ensures your decor is unique and luxurious.

Crafting Your Holiday Story with Design Décor

The story your home tells during the holidays starts with the right decor. At Design Decor, we’re passionate about providing the luxury elements that add beauty and warmth to your space. With our curated collections, decorating becomes effortless and elegant.

We believe high-end home decor should be accessible to busy homeowners who value quality. Design Decor offers a full service that sets up and removes your decorations at the season’s end—no lifting required.

Choose to lease or purchase our limited-edition designs and keep your home looking fresh with minimal effort.

About Design Decor

Design Decor is a luxury home decor brand specializing in seasonal decor, featuring real-touch florals, luxury ribbons, and designer-crafted pieces. Shop online at designdecorknoxville.com, visit our Knoxville showroom, or schedule an inhome consultation. Follow us @designdecorknoxville for more inspiration.

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121 Naduli Tr Vonore, $735,000 Leza Barnard, 865-582-1799

Beautiful Lake View Home has it all!

Custom home - master on main.

114 Walosi Way Loudon, $785,000 Leza Barnard, 865-582-1799

Super Clean Townhome with Mountain Views.

428 Willow Oak Circle Loudon, $349,000 Greg Myler, 865-328-6630

Quality Built Lake View home.

Exceptionally Maintained.

105 Cheeskogili Way Loudon, $795,000 Cindy Nash Miller, 865-224-1696

New Roof! Beautiful ALL BRICK home on the Toqua Golf Course.

150 Daleyuhski Way Loudon, $525,000 Cindy Nash Miller, 865-224-1696

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354 Cheestana Way Loudon, $660,000 Nate Barnard, 865-804-3090

Gorgeous Covered Front Porch.

Home exudes comfort and charm.

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REDUCED Immaculately maintained home.

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138 Ootsima Way Loudon, $639,900 Cindy Nash Miller, 865-224-1696

3+ Acres w/Mtn Views!

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257 Welch Rd. Tellico Plains, $782,000 Nate Barnard, 865-804-3090

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3688 Mayo Rd Vonore, $450,000 Cindy Nash Miller, 865-224-1696

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156 Walosi Way Loudon, $515,000 Jim Davis, 865-414-3601

59.5 acres. Located near the South end of Tellico Village.

59.5 AC E Mayo Rd Vonore, $1,100,000 Zach Miller, 865-224-1396

PENDING REDUCED Beautiful single level condominium in a country setting.

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Great Curb Appeal. 3 Car Garage, Level Lot, Flat Driveway, Everything is new!

130 Elokwa Loudon, $675,000 Cindy Nash Miller, 865-224-1696

Exceptional Golf Course Property – gorgeous finishes throughout.

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Great location and move in ready home with fabulous kitchen.

119 Oostanali Way Loudon, $455,000 Zach Miller, 865-224-1396

Gorgeous Rancher. 3 Car Garage, Flat Driveway, Center of the Village.

172 Utsetsi Way Loudon, $697,500 Cindy Nash Miller, 865-224-1696

New Construction in the heart of TV. Flat Driveway!

Gentle slope on the lot.

107 Yona Way Loudon, $699,000 Cindy Nash Miller, 865-224-1696

Impeccable Quality Custom Built Lakefront Home on Tellico Lake with ample parking.

103 Okmulgee Place Loudon, $2,500,000 Cindy Nash Miller, 865-224-1696

North End of TV. Location, Location, Location! Gorgeous Brick front Rancher.

102 Seminole Lane Loudon, $875,000 Cindy Nash Miller, 865-224-1696

Great Home in the heart of Lenoir City.

Close to LCHS. Beautiful 3BR 3 Ba home.

880 Crooked Oak Way Lenoir City, $425,000 Zach Miller, 865-224-1396

Beautiful NEW build in the heart of TV. Walking distance to the Wellness & Rec Ctrs.

113 Kawga Way Loudon, $690,000 Zach Miller, 865-224-1396

REDUCED Stunning Cape Cod on the North End of TV. 3 bed 3 bath home with office has it all.

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Beautiful home on Toqua Golf Course in TV. One level. 3 bed, 2.5 bath home has it all.

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P.O. Box 209, Vonore, TN 37885 • 865-657-3077

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November 2024

Vol. 24 No. 11

elcome to the November 2024 edition of East Tennessee’s Mountain Views. Our publication’s goal is to be the most comprehensive source of information for those that reside in the area as well as those who are looking to relocate to the area. Future articles will highlight the beautiful Smoky Mountain region - its scenery and points of interest as well as its history. We also will provide articles that will acclimate you to the area and give you information that will benefit you personally. We hope you enjoy our publication!

The East Tennessee’s Mountain Views Team Tim & Kathy Rose, Tom & Judy Irmen, & Meredith Hancock Serving the Loudon & Monroe lake and golf front communities including Tellico Village, Kahite, Rarity Bay, Tennessee National, Avalon Golf Community, Harbour Place, Tellico Harbor, Foothills Pointe and WindRiver.

East Tennessee’s Mountain Views is published monthly.

P.O. Box 209, Vonore, TN 37885 For advertising information contact East Tennessee’s Mountain Views at 865-657-3077 Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm Website: www.etmv.com E-Mail: rosekathy@etmv.com East Tennessee’s Mountain Views does not accept any responsibility or liability for the content of, promises made, or the quality/reliability of the products or services offered by third part advertisements contained in this publication. Address corrections are accepted by email or US mail only. No exceptions. © 2001-2024 East Tennessee’s Mountain Views East Tennessee’s Mountain Views is independently owned and operated.

November Insights From the Publisher

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A Thanksgiving Wish

ith so much ugliness and devastation happening in the world these days, it’s so easy to stay focused on those things and let it swallow us up. I’m sure you have friends or loved ones (or maybe yourself) who struggle; maybe it’s financial, or with health challenges, just to name a few.

So, in the midst of so much tragedy, we often forget that there is still so much to be thankful for. It is interesting to note that it was on October 3, 1863, at the very height of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation encouraging Americans “in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea, and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens.”

This Thanksgiving, I pray you take time to count your blessings.

There is so much I am thankful for: my wonderful husband of over 40 years and business partner, Tim, and our fantastic son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. I am grateful that my mother is still with us and healthy (and enjoying East Tennessee SO much) and for all she has taught me. I am grateful to live in such a beautiful area. I am grateful for my health and for living in this country where I have the opportunity to own a business. I am so grateful for our graphics designer and friend, Meredith, who always cheerfully helps us meet our crazy deadlines. I am grateful for all of our advertising partners that have put their trust in us throughout the years. And I am grateful for all of our readers that support our advertisers’ businesses.

I am thankful the first responder men and women who serve sacrifice so much to serve and protect us. I am thankful to be able to have the freedom to worship the grantor of all of these blessings, and I am thankful for all those who have fought and continue to fight to preserve that freedom. Please, remember to thank and honor them this Veterans Day. Please also join me in praying for all of those whose lives have been turned upside down due to the recent devastating hurricanes and floods. So many of our neighbors in Northeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina will need our support and prayers for a long time to come as they rebuild.

Our blessings are many, and I shall continue to count them. I pray this Thanksgiving you take the time to reflect on yours. Most of all, I am thankful to Our Father in Heaven – the Grantor of these blessings. From all of us at East Tennessee’s Mountain Views to all of you, we wish a very happy Thanksgiving.

Kathy Rose East Tennessee’s Mountain Views

The Loudon County Concert Band Presents

Celebrate Christmas on Thursday, December 12, 2024

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he Loudon County Concert Band is pleased to announce their upcoming Christmas concert for Thursday, December 12, 2024. The theme of the concert is Celebrate Christmas. The concert will be held at The Venue at Lenoir City, 7690 Creekwood Park Blvd, Lenoir City, TN 37772.

Featuring outstanding arrangements of perineal Christmas classics, the concert includes Greensleeves, Silent Night, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Do You Hear What I Hear, Deck the Halls, and Sleigh Ride. The concert will also feature the outstanding medley, A Christmas Festival, by Leroy Anderson, as well as a medley of Christmas songs from Broadway, and a medley of tunes from the classic Christmas film, The Polar Express. The Concert Band is also pleased to welcome The Tellico Voices, under the direction of Dennis Loy, as their special musical guests for this concert.

Tickets for Celebrate Christmas with the Loudon County Concert Band are $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting the band’s website at www.loudonconcertband.org, and clicking on the “Events” tab.

The Loudon County Concert Band is a volunteer community group of nearly 50 musicians from Loudon County and the surrounding area. Under the musical direction of David Whipple, Jr., the band plays a variety of concert band literature including seasonal music, thematic pieces, songs from film and Broadway, patriotic marches, arrangements of music from composers like Leroy Anderson, George Gershwin and Aaron Copeland, as well as original works composed for concert band.

The band is always looking for new members and welcomes anyone high school aged and up. We rehearse on Thursday evenings at 6:30 in the music suite of the

Community Church at Tellico Village. If you would like to join us, all you need to do is contact either our music director, David Whipple, Jr. at (865) 335-1543, or our manager, Kevin Meyer at (586) 929-2333, and let us know you are joining us so we can make sure we have music ready for you.

The Loudon County Concert Band relies solely on the financial donations of individuals and businesses to operate. The band is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and all contributions are tax exempt. If you are interested in supporting the work of the band as either an individual or corporate sponsor, please contact our manager, Kevin Meyer at (586) 929-2333. You may also email us at loudonconcertband@gmail.com.

The Loudon Concert Band is a proud member of The Association of Concert Bands.

Celebrate Christmas with the

Loudon County Concert Band David Whipple, Jr. - Music Director / Conductor

Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.

The Venue at Lenoir City 7690 Creekwood Park Blvd, Lenoir City, TN 37772

Special Guests - The Tellico Voices directed by Dennis Loy

Scan the QR code or visit www.loudonconcertband.org to purchase tickets.

Advance Tickets: $10.00 $15.00 at the door

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Lake Point Homes is proudly building in Tennessee National, Tellico Village and most surrounding waterfront communities. © Lake Point Homes, Inc. 2024. These plans are protected by Federal Copyright Laws. Do noT CoPy. Any use in whole or in part is a criminal offense punishable by law.

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Thanks-and Looking Forward for Caregivers

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By Diane Strever and Sarah Martin for Our PLACE

elcome Back to the Our PLACE monthly update, and we hope you’re enjoying the hint of autumn in the air and the excitement of fall football!

Thank you to all who participated in our second Walk @ Remember and Car Show. Events such as this allow us to grow our program and continue our support to those suffering with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We hope to improve their quality of life by providing a day program of care, social interaction, and therapeutic activities in a safe and nurturing environment. Our PLACE also works to support families and caregivers through respite, support groups, education, and resources, allowing us to create more “Moments of Joy” for families and participants.

We are able to have more participants at this time, so if you have a loved one, or know of a friend or neighbor who would benefit from our adult day center program,

please pass our information along. In addition, we are open to volunteers who want to share their time and friendship at Our PLACE, based on scheduling which would fit your needs. Assisting staff with art or music therapy, exercise, games and socialization, gardening, outdoor activities, or community service projects, will enrich your life and fill your heart with “Moments of Joy.” Please call Sarah Martin at 865-657-7222 to inquire about volunteering.

One of my greatest Moments of Joy is having the opportunity to interview caregivers, who share their family journey to have found Our PLACE, and how meaningful that is for their family. This month I spoke with Brenda and Jay, whose mother Glenda (Gigi) has attended the program two days a week for a year and a half. Gigi grew up in San Diego, was homecoming queen, married the captain of the football team, and traveled extensively, since her dad worked for the railroad. Gigi was a runway model in Las Vegas, worked in real estate, ran a medical office, and traveled with her Navy Captain husband; she has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Her diagnosis came through the Pat Summitt Foundation, and their doctor recommended Our PLACE for socialization and the program benefits. Brenda was at first reluctant to try it with her mother, but Jay prompted her to give it a try. They were pleasantly surprised, as she loves the friends she has made there, and makes plans the night before they get ready for “school.” She makes her bed, showers, and picks out her clothes, paying great attention to detail. The program is a real confidence booster for Gigi; she relates the activities of her day and has shown remarkable improvement in her quality of life. Having Gigi in a safe, warm environment allows Brenda and Jay to take day trips, go hiking, run errands, and have periods of calm. Brenda relies on Facebook support groups (Caregivers of Elderly Parents) to provide answers or humor in the face of a tough day. Watching Gigi being greeted by her friends in the morning is truly “A Moment of Joy!” Our PLACE is a 501 C (3) nonprofit Adult Day Center supporting families facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Please contact our Executive Director, Sarah Martin, at 865-657-7222 for any inquiries.

Our Place TN 103 Cheeyo Way Loudon, TN 37774 865-657-7222

A Collective Thank You to Volunteers, Donors and Community

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n Friday, September 27, Loudon County Habitat for Humanity volunteers, staff and partner families braved rain and wind brought to us by hurricane Helene as they picked up large donations and unloaded cars in preparation for the 20th annual Garage Sale and Boutique at the Community Church at Tellico Village, while Community Church Crafters and volunteers sorted and priced merchandise dropped off by donors.

The two groups partner each year for the sale which features donated items ranging from furniture and home goods to lawn equipment, appliances and clothing in addition to computers contributed by the Computer Users Club. At 8am on Saturday, the doors opened to the awaiting crowd of shoppers. Fittingly, a canoe was the first sale made Saturday morning!

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Repeating as co-chairs of the sale, Community Church Crafters Kathy Blevins and Charlene Barton offer thanks to “everyone for donations, all volunteers and most especially the faithful shoppers that come year after year that make this community event so successful.”

Tony Gibbons, Loudon County Habitat for Humanity executive director said, “The less than perfect weather conditions did not dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of those at our recent community garage sale. On behalf of all of us here at Loudon County Habitat, we extend our gratitude to the Community Church Crafters who partner with us, the Community Church at Tellico Village for the use of their facilities, and of course all the volunteers, donors and shoppers for making this such a great event.”

Gibbons said Crafters Blevins and Barton along with Sammie Shanks, Habitat volunteer coordinator, organize the event. Shanks added her appreciation by saying, “Because of the contributions of many generous donors and eager-to-help volunteers, more families in our community will receive assistance from Loudon County Habitat and the various charities supported by the Crafters.”

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.

Loudon County Habitat for Humanity 238 Highway 70 W, Lenoir City, TN 37771 | 865-458-0704 www.loudoncountyhabitat.org

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TASTE OF THE EMPORIUM Saturday, November 23 10am – 4pm

Breads, dips, popcorn, scones, fudge, and a lot more!

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19th Annual Santa Mouse Arts & Crafts Show

CHEO invites you to:

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Monday, November 18,2024

Thursday and Friday, Dec. 5 & 6, 10 am-5 pm & Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 am- 3 pm.

Location: Shepherd of the Lake Church (Tellico Village) 143 Chota Ctr. Loudon, TN 37774 6:30 pm Meet & Greet, 7:00 pm Program

Blount County Arts and Crafts Guild

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ould you love to feel great with healthy clean eating through the holidays and beyond?

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GREAT DOOR PRIZES: A Health & Nutritional consult with Theresa + 2 books: “How Not to Diet” and “How Not to Diet Cookbook” CHEO programs are free for members, with a $10.00 suggested minimum donation for all guests (cash or check please). CHEO of Greater Knoxville Area is a non-profit organization supporting holistic and integrative wellness, providing the community with many opportunities to discover new pathways to well-being.

CHEO of Greater Knoxville Area is a nonprofit organization and expressly disclaims all liability. www.CheoKnox.org

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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.

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SOLD

4501 Lakeside Drive

$ 850,000.

147 Tahlequah Lane

Bill Webster represented the Seller

$ 736,000.

119 Tigitsi Lane

Michelle Ham represented the Seller

Pending

Pending

137 Cheeskogili way

$ 1,690,000.

$ 849,000.

176 Daleyuhski Way

$ 579,000.

For Life

The Cooley Team / Travis Hardy,Jr. represents the Seller

New Listing

150 Walosi Way

Pending

121 Chuniloti Way

The Cooley Team represents the Seller Lucia Findley represents the Buyer

$ 686,000.

Barry Corle represented the Seller

$ 678,000.

Barry Corle represents the Seller

New Listing

$ 599,000.

371 Dudala Way

Roy Espenscheid & Bill Webster represent the Seller

Roy Espenscheid & Bill Webster represent the Seller

New Listing

New Listing

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$ 545,000.

102 Tommotley Drive

The Cooley Team represents the Seller

$ 525,000.

Alden Williams represents the Seller

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THANKSGIVING DAY BLESSINGS

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n Nov. 28, Americans will gather with family and friends for our nation’s annual commemoration of the peaceful, friendly feast between English settlers (Pilgrims) and the native Wampanoag people. As it was in 1621, Thanksgiving Day remains a time for reflection, and many families like to circle the dinner table with each member citing the blessing for which they are most grateful.

Kids might mention possessions, school achievements or friends. Adults might list family, good health or success. If you were at that table, what would you cite as your treasure – grandchildren, a fulfilling career or relationship, a healthy bank account?

We tend to dwell on our victories and successes, and rightly so, but much of what we treasure today did not materialize without some heartache yesterday. A loving family typically isn’t without some difficult days of the past, or even the present. A successful career invariably has its bumps and disappointments. A happy life does not occur without trials and tribulations.

We have all experienced difficulties in our lives – regrets, setbacks, trauma, loneliness and grief. Can you think of certain events that helped you learn, grow and succeed? How did you persevere? What principles did you learn, or in what way did your life benefit?

The truth is our lives travel winding, often troubled, roads. And we should acknowledge gratitude for not just blessings but the challenges that allowed us to learn, grow and succeed.

The journey of some is more difficult than the journey of others. Why? To answer this, it is important that we find answers to a second very important question: is it all fate, or is there a God of the universe?

What if there is a God who is all-knowing and all-powerful. What if there is no situation or circumstance that is beyond His ability to control? If so, we can be assured that there is always hope. And, if there is, we should be encouraged to seek His wisdom to appreciate the good in whatever happens.

And we should extend our gratitude to Him. Take a moment to demonstrate your gratitude to God by simply praying and telling Him. God is waiting and would love to hear from you. If you seek God, you will find Him. No matter how far you’ve walked from Him, He is always just a single step away; turn and meet Him. First Baptist Church Tellico Village (FBCTV), led by Pastor David Talley and Pastor Kem Lindsay, can help you on your road to healing and spiritual growth. We are a friendly and welcoming community of believers grateful for God’s providence. Together, we

are seeking the Lord’s comfort, healing, acceptance and contentment.

Heal and grow spiritually with us by attending – or watching online – our Sunday service each week at 10:30 am. Visit FBCTV.com for more information.

Pastor Dave’s prayer: “Lord, bring comfort to those who are feeling the pains of life.

And, in Your mercy, draw all of us closer to You so that we can see Your good hand at work in our lives in all situations. We thank You in Jesus’ name, amen.”

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THANKS and GIVING

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By Donna Navritil

t this time of year, I often think back to my elementary school days when we learned about the first Thanksgiving. I don’t think it really registered at that time that the Pilgrims had left their homeland due to religious persecution. We mostly focused in on the turkey – making all kinds of turkey crafts – and singing songs.

All this was just the precursor of that big Thanksgiving feast where we literally seemed to eat all day!

Indeed, the Pilgrims had much to be thankful for. They had left family, friends and worldly goods behind in order to travel to an unknown land. Just a safe arrival after weeks at sea was enough to be grateful for. But they were able to make friends with the local Indians, establish shelter and reap a bountiful harvest. It is no wonder that they found it fitting to celebrate and share their bounty with the locals.

In 1863, in the midst of the horrible Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared that a federal holiday called “Thanksgiving” be celebrated each year in November. Wow! What timing! President Lincoln took that opportunity to plead with the Americans to ask God to “commend to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife”. It was a great way to steer the public’s attention away from themselves and the war and focus on those around them who were not as fortunate.

Not much has changed in all these many years! We all have good days and bad days. The world still has pockets of war and destruction. And so many folks have experienced death or despair, financial hardships or personal agony. But in the midst of all the turmoil there are still the joys of gratitude and God’s blessings surrounding us.

We most always have something to be thankful for.

With our annual Thanksgiving celebration soon upon us, let’s not forget to be thankful for all that is good in our lives. But let’s also not forget to be giving. Your generosity at any time of year, whether it is a donation of time, talents, money or material goods, may just be the “light” that someone living through a “dark” time may need. Thanks and giving, most certainly, go hand in hand!

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Get Your Expensive Rugs Ready for the Holidays

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by Kerry McDuffie, Owner – Superior Rug Cleaning

he holidays are here and, with family and friends over for meals and fun, the spills or unexpected “items” on your one-of-a-kind Oriental rug are bound to happen.

For serious stains or dirt, a professional Oriental rug cleaning company like Superior Rug Cleaning is 100 percent necessary but, what if you want to maintain your expensive rug or clean up accidents? We asked the expert, Kerry McDuffie, at Superior Rug Cleaning to give us some tips for keeping your expensive Oriental rug clean.

Kerry’s Expert Rug Maintenance and Cleaning Tips:

Vacuum your rug regularly and, if possible, flip the rug over and vacuum the back of it, too. The vibration will sift loose soil to the front of rug. Turn the rug over again and then vacuum off the top one more time.

Rotate the position of the rug every few months, if possible, so that the higher traffic part is in a different place.

Remove spots as soon as they occur. The longer something that can stain the rug remains in the fibers, the more difficult it can be to remove them later.

Blot up spills using just water first. I don’t recommend using Resolve or OxiClean on rug stains as these products are designed for laundry, and it can take copious amounts of water to flush them out of the rug once they are there.

Feel free to call me at 865-691-5686 for further advice.

Next month Kerry will have some tips for spot cleaning of pet urine!

If your Oriental rug needs an expert touch, be sure to call Kerry at Superior Rug Cleaning. Superior Rugs believes that properly caring for your Oriental rug requires more than just a carpet cleaning machine. That’s why we have a 12-step cleaning process, where we first determine the exact fiber content and dyes used, then take the rug to our specialized facility, wash it in pure, deionized cold water in a wool-safe solution. Once the rug is washed, we give it a thorough rinse and hang it to dry in our temperature-controlled drying room.

Whether it’s in your home or place of business, our cleaning process is sure to put that extra magic back into your handmade Oriental rug. We’ve had hundreds of satisfied customers walk through our doors over the years, and we’re excited to add you to the list.

Be sure to call today or visit our website for more information or to receive a cleaning estimate for your Oriental rug!

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Childhood Development in Loudon & Monroe Counties

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he Tellico Community Foundation (TCF) has chosen improvement in Childhood Development in Loudon and Monroe Counties as one of its focus areas for grantmaking. TCF believes that the future of our society relies on the education of the youth today.

It is our belief that, for children to thrive, they must be proficient in reading and math at a very early age. The prime time for learning these basic skills-- reading and math-- is between the ages of birth to about nine years old (fourth grade). Our education system is geared to teach those skills during that time; however, if those skills are not learned by then, most likely the child will struggle throughout the rest of his education and possibly never “catch up.”

Data collected in May 2023 by the Annie E Casey Foundation for Loudon and Monroe Counties shows that approximately 70% of the children in grades third through eighth are not proficient in reading and math, meaning they cannot read at grade level. After fourth grade, those basic skills of reading and math are required to continue the education process.

Literature, history, economics and other disciplines require literacy, and the teachers in the higher grades often do not have the time or resources to teach those basic skills required to succeed.

The TCF Advisory Board believes that focusing our resources with agencies and organizations that work with children between birth and fifth grade can alleviate some of the issues.

By supporting outcome-focused programs operated by non-profit agencies and organizations, we believe we can positively impact, in a measurable way, children’s reading and math abilities before they reach fifth grade.

Advisory board members from Tellico Community Foundation are available to discuss this important focus area with organizations who may need funding to address early childhood education, and to schedule individual meetings with potential donors to share our grantmaking goals and donation options.

About Tellico Community Foundation

The Tellico Community Foundation is an affiliate fund at the East Tennessee Foundation created to support the citizens and residents of Loudon and Monroe counties. It was established in 2017, to enrich the Loudon and Monroe County communities by funding programs and projects that provide support for seniors and promote healthy childhood development. Since inception, we have awarded grants of more than $300,000 to organizations that serve our communities. Sixty percent of all funds donated

to the TCF are allocated to our endowment, with the goal of building a long-term sustainable fund for grantmaking.

To learn more or to become involved: www.tellicolife. org/tellico-community-foundation. To donate now, please

visit: www.etf.org/Tellico.

The East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is a 501(c) (3) public charity and nationally accredited community foundation focused on serving a 25-county region in East Tennessee. As a community foundation, the ETF operates as a collection of hundreds of distinct charitable funds and supporting organizations established by individuals, families, businesses and other nonprofits. The ETF builds endowments, creating a permanent source of philanthropic funding for the East Tennessee region.

For more information, visit www.easttennesseefoundaion.org.

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Your LTC Answer Might Already Be in Your Portfolio

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By Yvonne Marsh, CFP®, CPA

re you paying for a cash value life insurance policy you don’t really need anymore? Or perhaps you have a variable annuity, but aren’t sure what to do with it? Well, good news on both fronts! You can use a friendly little IRS rule, called a 1035 exchange, that allows you to trade a current cash value life insurance or annuity policy for a different insurance product and not pay any tax on the trade.

My favorite strategy is to exchange them for an asset-based long-term care policy. This is not your typical traditional LTC policy, with all of its inherent drawbacks.

This is a policy you fund once, with the 1035 exchange, and there are no further premium payments. It provides

you with an enhanced pool of tax-free LTC dollars that you can use for home health care, assisted living, or full skilled care. And, if you don’t ever need it for LTC costs, it has a death benefit that passes to your heirs. It solves the “use it or lose it” drawback of traditional LTC insurance, and since you pay once-and-done, there’s no fear of increasing annual premiums.

This tax-free 1035 exchange process has lots of tax advantages. Normally, the cash value of a life insurance policy and the accumulation value of an annuity has interest that is taxable if you take it out. But when you exchange it for an asset-based LTC policy, the LTC benefits are tax-free and the death benefit is tax-free. Voila!

The taxable interest has disappeared! Note that this strategy does not apply to term insurance, which has no cash value. And if you don’t have an existing insurance policy to exchange, you can still purchase this type of LTC policy with non-retirement money, or even pay for it over a period of time.

Beyond the tax benefits, an asset-based LTC policy truly solves retirees’ most vexing dilemma: how do you protect yourself from the lurking financial drain of LTC costs, while still being able to confidently enjoy your retirement? A 2023 Genworth study found, in Loudon

County, the average monthly cost of home health care is $5,434, assisted living is $4,825, and full skilled care is $8,851. Hoping for good health is not an LTC strategy – why risk your hard-earned assets, or put your adult children in a financial bind, when easy solutions are out there waiting for you?

Call or email me at ymarsh@marshwealth.com to learn more. Peace of mind is priceless.

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The ABCs of Invisalign

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Your New Smile is Waiting!

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By Jonathan Bradshaw, DDS

» Virtually invisible » Easily removable for eating and drinking eciding to transform your smile is a big step. That’s » Easily removable for brushing and flossing why I meet with patients on almost a daily basis in » Comfortable order to help them decide the best way to proceed.

If you’re ready to see if Invisalign is right for you, just Up until recently, patients relied on the traditional metcall our office to schedule your no-cost, no-obligation al braces that most of us are familiar with. Fortunately, consultation. If you’re ready to get started, we will create today patients can now take advantage of a brand new your very own personalized treatment plan. Your treatment technology from Invisalign. These clear aligners from plan begins with a precise digital scan (no goopy putty Invisalign represent an all-new and exciting alternative to required). Next, your digital scan is used to create your custraditional metal braces. They are: tom aligners. Your custom aligners are carefully designed to gently shift your teeth in stages to achieve your desired smile. Patients typically wear aligners for a minimum of 20 hours per day and replace aligners at two-week intervals during the treatment period. Because each of our teeth is surrounded by periodontal ligaments that permit controlled movement at the teeth, Invisalign aligners gently realign your teeth by shifting them to the new desired location.

If you’re ready to discover that perfect smile, I encourage you to call Heritage Family Dentistry at 865-816-9211 to schedule your free consultation. Our compassionate and caring dental care professionals can help you achieve that healthy looking smile that you’ve been dreaming of. At Heritage Family Dentistry, we offer every member of your family a full range of dental services, including routine dental care, cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges, Invisalign orthodontics, digital radiography, gum treatment, implant dentistry, sedation dentistry, and more.

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The Famous Bacons of Tellico Village

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By Bo Carey uch a title may be a bit misleading. Colonel Charles H. Bacon and his lovely wife Betty died long before there was a Tellico Dam, Lake or Village; nevertheless, my Mountain Views article a year ago touted them as the most prominent family to ever live and farm in the lands now known as Mialaquo and Chota neighborhoods.

Their mansion and “Upper Farm” were off Fork Creek where present day Oostagala Lane runs through Mialaquo. Their “Lower Farm” was named Maple Hill and spread almost to where the Yacht Club sits today.

Colonel Bacon operated three hosiery mills during the middle of the 20th Century - two in Loudon and one in Lenoir City - supplying hundreds of jobs to Loudon Countians. With his vast dairy herds grazing the aforementioned farms, he was able to open the Bacon Creamery in Loudon, which ultimately sold out to Mayfields. The football field and the hospital were named for him. He had numerous other ventures and was a well-respected leader in politics, church and civic affairs. The storybook lives of the Bacons included some other bizarre tales which the wise elders still tell today.

One such tale involved the Richard Jackson home on Commerce Street in Loudon, built about 1850. Col. Bacon’s father was a Democrat and a friend of Mr. Jackson. In 1892, they bet on the outcome of the presidential election. The back story to this is that Grover Cleveland had been elected president in 1884 as the Democrat nominee; however, during his reelection campaign in 1888, he lost to the Republican Benjamin Harrison, a former Civil War general and grandson of President William Henry Harrison. So, in 1892 Cleveland returned in a third race for the White House, against the incumbent Harrrison. Nathaniel Bacon placed his bet on Cleveland, while Richard Jackson backed the Republican incumbent, Harrison. I surmise there were adult beverages involved in the wager, as the bet was for ownership of Mr. Jackson’s fine antebellum home! Alas, Cleveland won, and Mr. Bacon took title to his friend’s house. He gave it to his son Charles and Miss Betty Mourfield as a wedding gift, and they lived there for a number of years before building their palatial estate in current-day Tellico Village.

Colonel Bacon owned a Tennessee Walking horse named Strolling Jim. Not just any horse, but the first Grand Champion walking horse in the entire world. Strolling Jim won in the first year of competition, 1939. In that same year he won 12 straight walking horse Sweepstake Class awards. Again in 1940, the outstanding chestnut gelding won another 12 consecutive awards along with being crowned the Tennessee Grand Champion.

When building their magnificent home at the upper farm, the Bacons spared no expense, purchasing expensive marble and furnishing the home with elegant decor. Miss Betty took a trip to New York City with the colonel where they shopped for an impressive mantel for their main living room fireplace, presumably at a swanky Manhattan retail outlet. Months later when it arrived, the crate indicated it had been crafted at the J.E. Lutz Manufacturing Company in Loudon, Tennessee. Low and behold, they’d traveled to New York to buy the finest mantel money could buy. Little did they know it would be built by Colonel Bacon’s associate and fellow industrialist, in a factory only a few yards upriver from the Bacon Hosiery Mill.

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.

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Kick Off Your Holiday Season in Style!

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E COR AT ION S A R E N’ T just to be used in your home or on your tree this year - holiday fashions are all about shine! Whether you choose vegan leather for a little bit of sheen, either on tops or the popular jogger bottom, you’re right on target.

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Look for the shimmer of gold or silver threads woven through fabrics as lurex becomes a key eye-catcher. A soft shimmer pervades the fabric whenever even a small touch of lurex weaves its way into a simple design... head-to-toe glamorous!

The holiday sweater as we once knew it has softened into the sporty chic look that is now so popular. Effortless dressing with a clean style, maybe in French terry or soft cotton knit, is that dressed down look we have all grown

to love. This style is perfect for the woman on the go... lunch with friends, holiday shopping, dinner out, or maybe all three! These casual but polished looks are perfect no matter what the day holds.

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We look forward to helping you shop for yourself and your loved ones this holiday season. We carry a wonderful selection of “easy” gift items, including Brighton and Susan Shaw jewelry, Parker and Hyde handbags, Dolce Vita sneakers, and more... perfect for any and every woman on your holiday shopping list!

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Help Us to Honor the Fallen

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his December, American Legion Post 256 -Tellico Lake is honored to lay wreaths at the Knoxville National Cemetery for those Veterans who have passed away as well as numerous smaller cemeteries in Eastern Tennessee. Our goal is to lay 800 wreaths this December, but we need your help. Currently we have only be able to raise enough for about 350 wreaths. There are two ways you can assist us. First, use the email address on the ad that is attached to this post and use a credit card to pay for the wreath.

Please, all orders for this season MUST be in by Thanksgiving.

Scan the QR code in the ad or go to www.

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November 2024

East Tennessee Area Wildlife: AUTUMN

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

By Kalley Cook

utumn is my favorite season and not just because I enjoy cooler weather and the pretty landscapes with the changing leaves! This is my favorite time to be out taking photos because some animals are very active right before winter while they try to put on extra weight. Also, wildlife such as deer, bobcats, great horned owls, or eagles are bonding with their mates in preparation for spring and yes, they do start gearing up this early! I’m usually out right at dawn driving back roads during this season or up in the mountains breathing in the cool crisp air and enjoying every second of it before the leaves are gone. It’s a wonderful time to be out and I hope you enjoy it as well!

Christmas is also right around the corner, and I sell most canvas, prints, magnets and calendars during this time of year. If you’d like to purchase any of my wall art, you can simply go to my website www. kalleycook.smugmug.com or you browse through my galleries on my website and if you aren’t sure what to get yourself or for a friend, you can email me and we can figure it out together. For magnets, calendars and prints please directly contact me at Kalleybcook@gmail.com.

I want to also tell everyone a Happy early Thanksgiving!

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Fall Elk - He’s not a big guy, but he’s still beautiful and he posed perfectly in front of this bright red tree. This was one of my favorite moments with the elk up in the GSMNP.

Fall on Cherohala Skyway - Of course every year I must make at least one trip to the skyway for fall. It’s one of my favorite places to see the leaves, as you can see why. I remember standing there that day and was just in amazement. The puffy clouds made it just more beautiful.

Screech Owl - This little screech owl poked its head out from its nest cavity during fall and left me with a perfect autumn background. It’s Backroad Barn - Like I had mentioned, there’s nothing like driving back roads and just a great time to also see the screech owls again getting “lost” and photographing the old barns in autumn. It’s really one of my favorite as they hide in their tree homes to stay warm things to do!

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November In the Garden

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ooray for fall! I’m so grateful for cooler temperatures. If you put off your fall gardening, let’s do a quick recap of what needs to be done: • Do your yard checkup. Our temperature variations can be hard on plants, and some of them are showing stress, making them more vulnerable to insects and disease.

• After the checkup comes the cleanup. Pull annuals, clean up perennials, pull weeds, and apply fresh mulch if needed.

This will help prevent the reemergence of disease and insects next year. Consider mulching your leaves instead of bagging them. We run over ours with a lawnmower and then blow them onto flower beds. The chopped leaves work as both a mulch and a fertilizer and will provide winter protection for pollinator bees.

• You can still plant pansies, violas, snapdragons, and ornamental cabbage for fall and winter color. The pansies, violas, and cabbage will last until next spring, and snapdragons will go as cold as 25º. Several perennials are evergreen and will last through the winter in beds or containers.

• Clean and protect any containers that are not frost proof. If they’re for outdoor use yearround, get creative with your fall and winter plantings. Stop by if you need help.

• Planting trees and shrubs during this dormant season means that all the plant’s focus can go into developing roots. If you’re planting trees and shrubs, I cannot overemphasize how important it is to do it correctly.

1. Dig a hole no deeper than the root ball but twice as wide. Make sure your language is appropriate if small children are in the area.

2. Mix the soil that you’re removing from the hole with topsoil or planting mix until it is about half and half. (Note: Do NOT use potting soil. Potting soil is for pots.) Use this to backfill around the plant. Some say that amendments are not needed, but to me this is only true if you’re planting in what would be their native soil. Rhododendrons, for example, grow in the mountains where it is shady and cool and thousands of years’ worth of leaf mold. Your building lot that was scraped clean of all topsoil does not work the same.

3. Take the plant out of the container and loosen the root ball. Dig your fingers or a cultivator in and pull those roots loose! If the roots are going around the rim in a circle, take a saw and cut the outer 1/2” off the root ball. If the plant is balled and burlaped, push the burlap to the bottom of the hole or remove it entirely. If you don’t remove the wire cage and you ever need to have the stump ground, it will destroy a stump grinder.

4. Place your plant so the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the surface of the ground. Backfill with your soil mixture and firm it into place. It’s

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5. Water the plants using a root stimulator to speed up the establishment of feeder roots. Water the plant throughout the winter if we’re not getting 1” or more of rainfall per week. Some of you will have irrigation systems turned off, but please leave some way of watering newer plants if our winter happens to be dry. Soaker hoses or hand watering ensures adequate saturation.

6. Add mulch, but please don’t pile the mulch around the trunk of a tree. Mulch keeps the temperature and moisture levels stable and protects the trunk from lawn mower and weed whacker damage. If mulch is heaped around the trunk, however, it causes air roots and insect/rodent damage.

Next month I’ll talk about holiday plants and greenery and how to care for them.

Since some of you may purchase your plants before then, here are a few words of advice: • Whether you’re buying Christmas trees or poinsettias, buy from a reputable dealer! Mass market trees are frequently cut before Halloween, and most box/grocery store poinsettias are doomed due to lack of care knowledge.

• If you have questions about how to care for your plants, please ask us! That’s what we’re here for. With proper care, your tree should last until the New Year and your poinsettia should last until you get sick of it and throw it away. Neither are hard to care for, but both have some critical steps you must follow.

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With over four decades of design and sales experience Robbie and Jamie Kidd combined their professional careers to create Blinds & More E. TN. In 2022 their oldest son Del Fercho, who after serving 10 years in the Air Force stepped into the family business as lead installer with natural ease. While Robbie’s primary focus is service and making sure all expectations are met, Jamie applies her specialized 20 year focus on the design side of your window treatments. Her ability to discern her clients’ likes and dislikes make meeting expectations a breeze. “I want my clients to be a part of the process and love their selections”.

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To give a garage a finished look and make it a more user-friendly space that’s easy to clean, renovations usually include a floor coating.

While there are a few flooring options, the decision usually comes down to a choice between a standard epoxy or PremierOne’s polyurea coating, developed and professionally installed by PremierGarage of Knoxville, doing business in Tellico for more than 15 years.

Do-it-yourself epoxy kits are widely available and easy to work with. The downside is many things can go wrong while applying the coating. The epoxy may not set properly or have a weak bond to the concrete, and it takes a long time for the epoxy to dry and bond to the floor. And while the cost of epoxy is initially less expensive, epoxy also quickly delaminates when a vehicle’s hot tire bonds to the surface and peels it away from the concrete.

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Sounds to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving

By Connie Ferraro – Tellico Hearing Solutions

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hanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on all the things we typically take for granted throughout the year. And that includes our capacity to hear.

While sight, taste, and smell are at the forefront of our mind during the holidays, hearing often takes a back seat—that is, until we begin paying greater attention.

To completely enjoy the holiday season calls for being fully present, and that includes being alert to all the sounds that in most cases escape our full attention.

Here are five sounds to be thankful for this Thanksgiving: The sound of food sizzling – You can’t match the smell of roasting turkey filling the house, but have you ever paused to appreciate the sounds of a lively kitchen with food popping and sizzling and timers going off? With a house filled with hungry guests, you’re especially not going to want to miss those timers.

Conversations around the dining table – The holiday season is a chance to bring everyone together for stimulating conversation. You won’t want to miss any big news or humorous stories from the family members you rarely get to see.

Thanksgiving Day football – To the dismay of many non-football fans, the NFL has somehow incorporated itself into the holiday traditions. But for the sports fans in the family, the sounds of the crowd, the big hits, and the eruption after a touchdown are difficult to match in intensity.

Thanksgiving Day parades – The sound of marching bands and cheering crowds in the background is an essential part of Thanksgiving Day. You don’t want to miss the cheer of Santa Claus at the end of the parade!

Holiday movies – Has anybody ever not eaten too much at Thanksgiving dinner?

After the heavy tryptophan-filled meal and lots of socializing, it’s nice to unwind, relax, and watch your favorite movies.

Unfortunately, hearing loss can eliminate several of these sounds. Missing out on important conversations, or not being able to hear the dialogue in movies, brings about stress and anxiousness that should have no part in the holiday celebrations.

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Light it up: Statement chandeliers that can be seen from the street not only improve your curb appeal, but they can also add sparkle and interests for high ceilings. We love to see a lamp in the foyer. This time of year, there’s something magical about a lamp glowing from the front door welcoming all home.

Clear Pathways & Storage: Regardless of size, your foyer should be functional with wide open pathways. You’ll want to keep at least 36" clear for a major walkway, so if there’s not space for a furniture piece or bench, opt for art or wallpaper. If possible, add a furniture piece with storage so you’ll gain another place to store items as well as a place for guests to keep things when they visit.

Seasonal updates: As the weather outside changes, consider swapping decor elements to keep the space fresh and inviting. Use a pleasant fragrance through candles or diffusers so your home will smell amazing right as you or your guests enter.

Make a statement: Foyers tend to be smaller rooms with tall ceilings, so we opt to select large statement art or a mirror which will balance the space instead of overwhelming it with many smaller pieces. It makes a great impact.

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ntryways are notorious for their clutter, with an assortment of items passing through the front door, including shoes, bags, keys, groceries, and more.

Winter weather compounds the chaos with mud, rain, snow, and wet garments. The Tailored Closet combines expert advice from online sources and their own design expertise to provide practical ideas for maintaining an organized and functional entryway during the winter months.

When it comes to entryway organization, common solutions include hooks, shelves, baskets, cubbies, hangers, and rugs. However, not every entryway requires all of these solutions. Here are several tips to create a clutter-free entryway tailored to your needs: 1. Hooks for Every Occasion: Choose hooks suitable for different purposes, such as keys, coats, or backpacks.

This ensures efficient use of space and secure storage.

Customize your hooks based on family members’ heights, assign hooks to individuals to prevent conflicts, and use fun hooks for kids. Additionally, having enough hooks allows wet garments to dry fully. Consider adding standing

coat racks or over-the-door racks for extra hanging space during wet seasons.

2. Control the Clutter with Baskets and Bins: While hooks handle much of the clutter, smaller items like bags, sports equipment, and phones can pile up. Utilize dec-

orative baskets and bins to keep these items organized and easily accessible. Assign a sturdy bin to each family member, place an umbrella stand near the door, and use divided trays for frequently misplaced items.

3. Managing Muddy Footwear: Muddy boots and shoes are a common issue during winter. Address this problem by providing enough space for everyone’s footwear. Consider shoe cubbies for individual storage, place a tray or bin near the door for dirty footwear, and use a boot tray filled with stones to prevent puddles. Keep towels nearby for cleaning pets’ paws and providing slippers for comfort. A boot scraper can help keep dirt and mud from entering the house.

4. Have a Seat: Having a designated area for taking off wet footwear is essential. A bench can serve as a seating area and storage space, offering drawers or cubbies for shoe storage. In the absence of a bench, a chair can also serve as a designated spot for removing and putting on shoes.

5. Multi-Purpose Rugs: Rugs in the entryway help maintain a cleaner home, especially during winter. Invest in heavy-duty rugs or mats on both sides of the door to prevent dirt and moisture from entering. Dark-colored rugs are more stain-resistant, and placing rugs or mats near benches and drying racks helps absorb drips.

6. Custom Entryway Design: Consider consulting The Tailored Closet for custom storage solutions to enhance your entryway. Custom solutions can save your floors and your sanity, making winter more manageable and stylish. Schedule a free in-home or virtual consultation through their website to address your entryway and other home organization needs.

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s your kitchen looking a little outdated? Why not give us a call at Country Carpet & Flooring, where we can help you create the showcase kitchen you’ve always dreamed of.

Here at Country Carpet & Flooring, we don’t let middlemen, dealers, distributors, or even fancy showrooms or exorbitant prices stand between you and the best designer inspired cabinetry you can buy. All our cabinets are solid wood, high quality, and direct from the factory, made with your choice of colors, hardware, door profiles, and drawers.

If you want more specialized items, like dovetail drawers, spice racks, and more, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve served the Knoxville area for over four decades, and, in that time, we’ve earned a reputation as the area’s premiere resource for residential and commercial flooring. It’s a well-deserved one too, if we say so ourselves. But we’re more than that, because you might not know that we also are renowned as one of the best companies to design and install fine kitchen cabinetry in the area. And if you think we charge an arm and a leg

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ROCKY TOP STORAGE Lowest Propane Prices in the Area!

Climate Controlled Storage

Outdoor RV/Camper/Boat Storage (Covered and Uncovered)

THE LOWEST PRICES ON OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE AREA!

Secure Covered & Uncovered Outdoor Storage Available at Competitive Rates!

P R O P R A N E

Indoor Climate Controlled Storage

Lowest Propane Prices in the Area!

423-442-3030

2479 Hwy 411 Madisonville, TN 37354 (1.6 miles west of 72/411 intersection on left)

Available Now: Climate Controlled and Outside Covered & Non-Covered Storage Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM Sat 9AM - 1PM

SEE MORE INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATIONS!

BLACK 12NOVEMBER Months No Interest

The superior comfort of memory foam infused with the support and cooling touch of our MicroSupportTM Gel

SALE

On icomfort sleep system minimum purchase of $2500 and approved credit through December 31, 2020. See store for details.

UP TO

$500 OFF

11/1/24-11/30/24. See Store For Details.

2PC LEATHER RECLINING GROUP

3,999

$

699 AND UP

$

FIND YOUR PERFECT TEMPUR-PEDIC No matter what kind of sleeper you are there’s a Tempur-Pedic mattress that’s right for you.

WAKE UP THERMADOR LUXURY FULLY CHARGED PACKAGE UNDER $11,000 Price Valid Thru 12/31/24 Price Includes 1-2-Free Rebate Savings For Free Dishwasher & Hood

1on2 ths

QUEEN-$999 KING -$1499

M

No Interest

AMERICAN WOODCRAFTERS GENOA - 6PC

24

FREE

DELIVERY

MONTHS

with Tempur-Pedic purchase

No Interest

3,999

$

$1,599 Regularly

QUEEN _- _$_400 _____OFF ______________ SET $1,199 SALE PRICE

A great day starts by experiencing recharging sleep on a perfect mattress.

FREE local delivery for local deliveries only. Next day delivery offered Monday through Friday, weekends excluded. All items subject to limited quantities. See store for details. Prices good through December 31, 2020.

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