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EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE | VOLUME 20 | ISSUE 11
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THE MARKETPLACE
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Why doggie daycare matters - and makes holiday boarding easier.
18 ShelfGenie®
Organization tips to help you create the ultimate baking station.
19 Pearl Scott Health & Beauty
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30 Holiday Hazards
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39 In the Garden
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concept Susan Worthington and her mother, Frances Sexton, had in 1996 continues to be a warm and welcoming space where small businesses have the opportunity to showcase their merchandise. The Southern Market is celebrating 30 years of bringing quality home décor, boutique fashion, and art together under one roof for a unique and elevated shopping experience where you never know what treasures you may find!
Kelly's Belly..........................................13 Random Acts of Flowers.................17 Food & Recipe....................................28 Calendar of Events.......................... 34 Knox Heritage....................................36 In Other Words................................ 42
Susan Cafferty
Publisher + Editor
Brett Cafferty
Marketing + Operations
Kendra Menendez Editor + Administration
Meredith Hancock Design + Production
Contact Information Post Office Box 24532 Knoxville, TN 37933 865.640.3015 Reach us Online info@everythingknoxville.com EverythingKnoxville.com Hours of Business Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Everything Knoxville is distributed by mail to hundreds of neighborhoods in Bearden, West Knoxville, Farragut, Hardin Valley, and beyond.
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S THE Southern Market, our feature, celebrates 30 years in business, we have an anniversary of our own. Brett and I have been with Everything Knoxville for 6 years, but the magazine has been in publication since June 2007, so we began our 20th year of being in print this past summer. And lo and behold, while doing some research, our administrator, Kendra, who has been (invaluable!) with the magazine since October 2007, discovered that the Southern Market was actually in the very first issue of what was then called Everything West magazine! Meadow View Greenhouse & Gardens (now retired) came on board very early in the publication, and we are so grateful that Lisa Grugin continues to bless us with her gardening know-how. Random Acts of Flowers, a wonderful and worthy cause, began articles in 2010 with Boomerocity’s music and entertainment
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updates starting in 2014. Our ever-so-talented graphic designer, Meredith, also became a part of the EK team in mid2014. Other long-timers include Shae Design Studio and what is now Myrick Lighting, along with Closets by McKenry. We are thankful to be “sharing the small business stories of Knoxville and beyond,” having met so many talented entrepreneurs and interesting people along the way. We hope that all our advertisers - and Everything Knoxville - continue to have many more anniversaries to come!
Susan Cafferty Publisher + Editor
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Six to eight sessions are needed
Hair grows in cycles, and each session removes only part of it. Most clients reach their best result after six to eight sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart (6-8+ months) with a yearly touch-up after that. Start this fall and you’ll be about finished for shorts weather. I’d rather you know the timeline going in than worry about results after session three.
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Knoxville’s Upscale Merchant and Maker Marketplace
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A Knoxville Tradition Since 1996 Celebrates 30 Years
OUTHERN MARKET in Bearden has graced the pages of Everything Knoxville for many years as the upscale interiors market that showcases local merchants. With nearly 200 merchants and artists, Southern Market offers a variety of products ranging from home décor, gifts, and boutique fashions to artwork and garden statuary. The annual Holiday Open House at Southern Market, November 5-8, has always been special because it coincides with the anniversary of the original grand opening in November 1996. This year, it takes on an entirely new significance as the business celebrates its 30th anniversary. We sat down with owner Susan Worthington to find out what makes her market distinctive enough to last for three decades, how it started and continues to be family-operated, and how the business has “changed” while remaining the Southern Market that everyone loves. After pioneering the marketplace concept in Knoxville, to what do you attribute Southern Market’s longevity? Our commitment to quality, beautiful presentation, supporting small businesses, and providing a warm, intimate shopping
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experience has remained constant. One of the challenges of being in business this long is knowing what needs to change and what should never change. Adapting doesn’t mean abandoning who you are. I believe Southern Market has continued to evolve with both our customers and our merchants. Today, you’ll find many more artisan and handcrafted products influenced by the renewed appreciation for handmade goods and the tremendous growth of home-based and small creative businesses. We have expanded with women’s clothing boutiques, jewelry for virtually every style and taste, along with our ever-changing selection of home décor, gifts, fashion, art, accessories, specialty foods, and locally made products. We’ve learned that growth doesn’t necessarily mean getting physically bigger. We’re still in the same building, but we’ve increased the number of merchants by continually rethinking how
don’t want our 30th anniversary to be something we celebrate only during the Holiday Open House weekend. Expect to see a special product line and other surprises rolling out throughout our anniversary year, giving us opportunities to celebrate this milestone well beyond one weekend.”
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hirty years gives us a wonderful occasion to look backward with tremendous gratitude - to remember my mother, our beginnings, the merchants, and employees who have been part of the journey and the customers who have supported us for generations. But, I also want this year to be about looking forward. Southern Market is still evolving, and I’m genuinely excited about what comes next.”
we use our space and creating opportunities for businesses of different sizes. We work hard to make the store feel thoughtfully curated and cohesive while still allowing each vendor’s personality and products to shine. Year after year, we love that Southern Market receives recognition - from Best Gift Shop in Knoxville and Best Specialty Retailer in Tennessee to our outstanding Google reviews and, this year, being named among America’s best businesses. These honors are extremely gratifying - and motivating! We understand that business is about people. Products, trends, and technology will continually change, but relationships with customers, merchants, and employees are what sustain a business through the decades. How important is it that Southern Market continues to be known as a family business? What started as a dream shared by my mother and me has become much larger than either of us could have envisioned. I think Mom would be incredibly proud - not simply because Southern Market is still here, but because it is still doing what mattered so much to her: bringing people together, giving small businesses opportunities, caring about the people who walk through our doors, and continually striving for excellence while giving God the glory. My dad always said, “Stick to your knitting” and “Keep the main
Southern Market was founded by the mother-and-daughter team of Frances Sexton and Susan Worthington, who shared a vision of creating an upscale interiors marketplace showcasing independent merchants offering stylish, carefully selected goods. Together, they pioneered a new breed of marketplace in an era dominated by antique and craft malls. After traveling more than 20,000 miles throughout the Southeast, studying retail concepts, and gathering ideas, they hand selected their first merchants. Those early merchants came from throughout the South, which became part of the inspiration for the shop’s name, Southern Market. Their concept was to give small businesses the opportunity to operate within a beautiful, cohesive retail environment while giving customers the warmth, service, quality, and visual experience of an upscale specialty store. Susan’s parents built the roughly 8,500-square-foot building for this specific use, and in 1996, Southern Market opened its doors with about 40 individual shops. “Although my mother owned the company, we developed and built Southern Market together from the beginning,” said Susan. “I served as Secretary-Treasurer, bringing my accounting and business education to our venture. Mom brought tremendous creativity, energy, faith, and an extraordinary ability to connect with people. Following her death in 2017, I assumed full ownership and leadership of the business and later became sole owner of the building as well.” Thirty years later, Southern Market is still operating in that same 8,500-square-foot building but with approximately five times the original number of merchants. The format has evolved tremendously, but the fundamental idea has remained: Give talented small businesses a beautiful place to sell, and give customers an exceptional place to discover them. thing the main thing.” Those words have also served us well. Don’t chase every new idea or trend, but understand what you do well and protect the things that made people choose you in the first place. Having my children, Callie Worthington Rogers and Alex Worthington, with me on the cover for Southern Market’s 30th anniversary is especially meaningful because they truly grew up in the business. Throughout the years, they have worked at the market, sold merchandise, helped with events, and experienced firsthand continued ...
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what it means to be part of a family-owned small business. Callie gained valuable retail, management, and property-management experience and has carried that entrepreneurial spirit into businesses of her own. She is the owner of Roots Salon & Boutique and Grow in Grace Mercantile, both in downtown Powell, and she can still be found dabbling in retail within Southern Market spaces from time to time. Alex is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in computer science and brings a very different next-generation skill set to Southern Market. He serves as our Chief Information Officer, using his web-development and technology background, but he’s also a familiar face at the front desk and outdoor markets, working directly with our customers and merchants. Southern Market has always been blessed by the support of family. My late husband, Mark, supported me and the business through the years, as did my sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Walter Henegar, who encouraged us, prayed for the business, and helped during those formative years. Even my mother-inlaw, Jeanie Worthington, was there for our grand opening in 1996 and, remarkably, can still be found at Southern Market helping customers with purchases and gift wrapping. Through the years, she has served in numerous roles in the office and on the sales floor. I don’t necessarily look at Callie and Alex being on the cover as a statement about family business succession. To me, it represents something broader: another generation that grew up around entrepreneurship and learned firsthand the value of small business, hard work, and serving customers. What is next for Southern Market? I’ve said for years that “shop local” is not a new concept to us. Southern Market has loved and embraced local and small businesses since 1996. We are a small business ourselves, and helping other small businesses grow has been woven into Southern Market from the beginning. I still personally spend hours with prospective merchants during onboarding - learning who they are, what they hope to accomplish, and
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nother activity is visiting the Southern Market, a beloved destination that captures the essence of charm and creativity in Knoxville. This market showcases a curated selection of home décor, boutique fashion, and art. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, it offers a unique shopping experience that blends local artistry with timeless style. A visit to this special spot is more than just shopping - it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the creativity and community spirit that make Knoxville feel like home.” - Kierra Todd, Redfin Blog, 2024
helping them think through their business. We will continue to creatively use our shop space to showcase many more small businesses while giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to begin at a level that makes sense for them not every business needs a full shop or booth. Some may have a wall, display, or another smaller footprint within the marketplace. Our experienced administrative and marketing team provides professional support to all our merchants. Maintaining an expansive social media presence, website, and online sales for Southern Market as a whole allows an individual maker or small business to benefit from professional resources and exposure that can be difficult to create independently. As we celebrate 30 years, we continue to welcome talented merchants, makers, artists, and entrepreneurs who would like to become part of the Southern Market family. Those interested in joining us can learn more about available retail opportunities and begin the application process through the Leasing Information page at SouthernMarketShops.com. We have also expanded our popular outdoor markets to four each year, added
customer rewards and events, and will continue our complimentary gift-wrapping tradition, as well as regularly offering “gifts with purchase” and other special touches that make shopping here fun and rewarding. Thirty years have brought the rise of online shopping and social media, changing trends, economic ups and downs, and enormous shifts in the way people shop. Retail never stands still, and neither can we. We haven’t simply watched those changes - we’ve participated in them and continually adapted without losing what makes Southern Market Southern Market. Even with more merchants, customers still frequently comment on the warmth of the store, the intimate shopping experience, and the consistently high level of quality. The merchandise changes, trends change, and merchants themselves evolve, but the experience of discovering something special here has remained. The fun of Southern Market is that you never quite know the treasures you’re going to find - but you know the quality, warmth, and experience you can expect when you walk through the door.
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KNOXVILLE JAZZ ORCHESTRA NOVEMBER 13 • 8 TO 9:30 PM BIJOU THEATRE
The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and Bijou Theatre proudly present We Love Dolly, a benefit concert featuring the music of Dolly Parton, on Friday, November 13, at the Bijou Theatre. The program includes Dolly Parton’s classic hits featuring a variety of outstanding vocalists - all backed by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra’s 17-piece band! All net proceeds will benefit the Imagination Library of Knox County.
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S YOU LOOK back on your life, there are likely plenty of things that you’re glad that you did. Maybe it was asking a certain person out on a date even though you didn’t know how they would answer. Or maybe it was taking that special trip to the Grand Canyon with your family. But there are also lots of things that you probably wish you had done sooner. I remember replacing the slow old showerhead in our master bathroom with a luxurious new model. The old one was in place for years because I thought it would be difficult to change. Turns out that it was literally as simple as twisting the old one off and twisting the new one on. Every single morning I’m thankful for getting it done! You might also have a list in your mind of
things that you know you really should do. Time has a tendency of getting away from us and quickly those “should do” things turn into “I wish I had.” Is financial planning on that list? Here are some things you may be wondering about: • Have I done all the right things to protect my family? • Are we investing wisely - or just winging it? • Have we saved enough and in the right places? Do we need to be saving more? • Am I spending too much in retirement or too little? • Am I making wise decisions when it comes to taxes? Many people delay making financial decisions not because they lack the funds, but because they’re unsure of what to do. The volume of information that floods our screens
each day can overwhelm anyone’s ability to process information and decide. Life gets busy, and everyday concerns often crowd out long-term financial goals. Others postpone seeking answers because they’re afraid of what they might find out. Sometimes it’s easier to stay busy today than to contemplate what’s coming in the future. I believe that planning is better than hoping. An old proverb says “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is now.” So what are you waiting for?
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ID YOU KNOW that Knoxville has our very own Michelin star restaurant in the heart of downtown? This restaurant was also listed in The New York Times’ 50 Best Restaurants in America in 2025, and it was listed in USA Today’s Best Restaurants in the Country in 2026. Wow! If you haven’t been to J.C. Holdway, let this be your sign to celebrate your next birthday, anniversary, or big life event there. (Reservations are required.) The menu changes daily/seasonally, so you usually can’t find a menu online, but trust me when I say everything is absolutely delicious and you won’t find better service in my opinion. They’re open Tuesday through Saturday, and dinner starts at 5 pm. The Chef, Joseph Lenn, was a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Chef, so you know you’re in for a treat. As far as ordering, you can order à la carte or you can enjoy the Chef’s Classics Menu, which is a five-course dinner that everyone
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at the table can enjoy. You can reserve “Chef’s Counter,” which is where you get to dine at the counter right where the magic is happening in the kitchen. The options are endless, and regardless of what you select, it’s guaranteed to be an enjoyable experience.
A few noteworthy menu items would be the hushpuppies, the Benton’s bacon bolognese, the pork belly biscuit sliders, the shrimp starter, and the steak or bone-in pork chop. I can’t say enough about the bolognese - I have never had better. I’ve also had a delicious Cacio e pepe there. You can’t go wrong with a handmade pasta from scratch. They have an incredible bar selection with
fine wine, bourbon, and any cocktail you can imagine. It’s the perfect spot to share drinks with friends while celebrating life together. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the luxury that comes with dining at J.C. Holdway. The last time I was there I had a peanut butter and jelly tart with blueberry jam and toast ice cream for dessert. Yes, you read that right. Toast flavored ice cream. I think it’s the most incredible dessert I’ve ever had in my life. It’s nostalgic and delicious. I don’t know how they do it, but they do it well. I hope I’ve convinced you at this point that you cannot go wrong with anything at J.C. Holdway. It’s truly an experience everyone deserves. Book your reservation now, and let them know Kelly’s Belly sent you! Cheers!
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Why Doggie Daycare Matters - and Makes Holiday Boarding Easier
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Upcoming Season Performances KSO Youth Ensembles Youth Orchestra Fall Concert November 9 Tennessee Theatre MoxCar Masterworks Series: Bartók & Boléro November 12-13 Tennessee Theatre Roy Cockrum Chamber Series: Classical Christmas: Handel’s Messiah November 22 Tennessee Theatre KSO Youth Ensembles Youth Junior Orchestra Concert November 23 Bearden Middle School
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas November 29 Knoxville Civic Auditorium KSO Youth Ensembles Youth Wind Ensemble Fall Concert November 30 TBA/KnoxvilleSymphony.com KSO Youth Ensembles Youth Chamber Music Winter Recital December 8 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 40th Annual Clayton Holiday Concert December 18-20 Knoxville Civic Auditorium KnoxvilleSymphony.com
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Bringing Holiday Cheer, One Bouquet at a Time
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S THIS HOLIDAY season approaches, Random Acts of Flowers prepares for two meaningful traditions that bring flowers, encouragement, and a little extra joy to those who need it most across East Tennessee. During Veterans Week, Random Acts of Flowers delivers beautiful arrangements of encouragement and hope to veterans living in assisted living and nursing homes throughout East Tennessee, as well as to veterans receiving care at the Johnson City VA Hospital. These deliveries are more than just flowers - each is a simple way for our community to say “we see you” to those who have served our country. For many recipients, a visit from a Random Acts of Flowers bouquet can turn a challenging day into a memorable one. A colorful arrangement, kind conversation, and sincere expression of gratitude can make a meaningful difference, especially for those who may be experiencing loneliness or spending the holidays away from family. And then comes one of our favorite holiday traditions: Poinsettia Delivery Weeks. Our longest-running Random Acts of Flowers tradition, Poinsettia Delivery Weeks bring the beauty and spirit of the season to patients in all major regional hospitals throughout our community. Every
holiday season, Random Acts of Flowers provides hundreds of poinsettias, filling rooms with bright colors and much-needed holiday cheer during what can be a challenging time of year. For patients spending the holidays in a hospital, that need for connection can feel especially profound. While the rest of the community is gathering with family, attending celebrations, and enjoying familiar holiday traditions, patients may find themselves separated from loved ones and the comforts of home. Hospital stays can already feel isolating, and during the holidays, that sense of loneliness can be even more pronounced. A poinsettia may seem like a small gesture, but it can bring a powerful reminder that the community has not forgotten them. It adds warmth and color to a clinical
environment and creates a moment of normalcy, beauty, and holiday spirit. When paired with a visit from a volunteer, it becomes an opportunity for connection and a reminder that someone took the time to think of them. This holiday season, we invite you to be part of the tradition. Whether you volunteer, sponsor a delivery, donate flowers, or simply help spread the word, you can help us bring a little more gratitude, joy, and kindness to veterans, patients, and residents across East Tennessee. Join Random Acts of Flowers in making the holidays a little brighter and a lot more meaningful for people across East Tennessee. Learn more, get involved, or make a gift at RandomActsofFlowers.org or 865- 633-9082. November 2026
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Baking utensils and measuring cups Keep measuring spoons and cups at eye level by hanging them on a peg board on the inside of a cabinet door. Mixing utensils can be displayed on the counter in a decorative jar or in easy to access drawers. Measure your drawer space to configure different size organizers. The wider ones are perfect for spatulas and whisks, while the smaller ones can house food coloring, sprinkles, and more. Baking sheets and muffin tins Vertical dividers can help you to see and access baking sheets and tins in the lower cabinets. This customizable solution is also great for cutting boards, baking dishes, and serving platters. If you’re tight on cabinet space, consider using a large basket to store these items.
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RICKY SKAGGS BRINGS THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS TO KNOXVILLE
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the Country Music Hall of Fame tell you plenty about Ricky Skaggs. Spend a little time talking with him, though, and the conversation moves beyond the trophies to the sounds, people, and beliefs that keep him making music. When I caught up with Ricky, he arrived early, giving us something to laugh about before we got to the music. I also mentioned that being a Ricky Skaggs fan was an easy condition of marriage for me to accept. The occasion was his December 3rd return to the Tennessee Theatre for Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas, an evening with a musician whose curiosity reaches beyond any one genre. I asked how he balances honoring tradition with keeping it from becoming a fence around his creativity. “Well, my theory has been music is made to be played, not to be argued over,” he said. That doesn’t mean he takes tradition lightly. Talking about Bill Monroe, Ricky explained the determination behind a sound its creator worked hard to protect. “He knew it was working. He knew people loved it. He knew he was drawing crowds, selling records.” Ricky understands that instinct. He also keeps listening. “Musically, I love so many different styles of music,” he said. He remembered his father introducing him to mountain fiddlers when he was young. Recalling one musician’s playing, he said, “And it sounded like Ireland. It sounded like Eastern Kentucky.” Those early lessons weren’t limited to the fiddle. Ricky recalled watching that same musician bring out a banjo and play in a dropthumb style. “And it just blew my mind. I learned that, too.” It’s a small story that says a lot about his willingness to learn. He could appreciate the old mountain sounds and still hear possibilities for taking them somewhere else. That foundation also helps explain why his music connects with listeners whose tastes reach beyond bluegrass. The instruments and arrangements may change, but the respect for a good song and the people who shaped him remains. That musical kinship feels at home here in East Tennessee. Ricky’s story includes bluegrass, country, and collaborations across those boundaries, including his Christmas recording with James Taylor. For Knoxville, he wants audiences to understand what kind of evening they’re coming to share. “We will do mostly Christmastype songs.” His enthusiasm for “New Star Shining,” the song he recorded with James, was unmistakable. “And we always put that in the show.” The announced holiday program also includes such familiar favorites as “Christmas Time’s A Comin’,” “Let It Snow,” and
“Deck the Halls.” Kentucky Thunder’s harmonies and instrumental work give those songs a setting that suits a family evening at the Tennessee Theatre. Ricky also told me that multi-instrumentalist Rory Hoffman would be joining them. He talked with delight about Rory’s guitar, accordion, penny whistle, and piano playing, as well as about the musical possibilities he brings to the group. “He’s just such a great addition,” said Ricky. Fans at Ricky’s regular shows may have heard his country hits with electric guitar, pedal steel, and drums. But he emphasized that the holiday performance has a different focus. “Basically, it’ll be a 90% Christmas show.” One newer song he plans to bring is “Say a Prayer,” a single I told him I enjoyed. Released earlier this year, the song offers another glimpse of an artist whose faith is part of his everyday conversation. For Ricky, its message is personal and direct. “That song has really hit a nerve with a lot of people out there, and it’s nothing political at all.” He described it as an invitation to pray, grounded in his Christian faith. “You know, prayer changes things.”He was candid, too, about the patience that belief requires. He believes God answers prayer. “Prayer changes things, and if we don’t like the way things are going, we don’t need to have our drawers in a wad over it,” he explained. Ricky is still listening for songs. “I’ve got some writers I’ve contacted to send me some songs,” he told me. There was no album release date to announce but plenty of interest in what might come next. Knoxville has a chance to spend an evening with Ricky and Kentucky Thunder in the spirit of the season. Bring someone who loves the music - or someone about to discover how much warmth a harmony and a familiar Christmas song can carry. For tickets to Ricky’s Christmas show and current event information, visit TennesseeTheatre.com. Additional tour information is available at RickySkaggs.com. To watch or listen to this full interview, search for “Boomerocity” on YouTube, on all major podcast platforms, or visit Boomerocity.com. Launched in 2009, Randy’s Boomerocity The Fan Experience has more than 700 positive, sincere, one-on-one interview conversations that show fans the true heart of the Baby Boomer generation of musicians, entertainers, and their associates, as well as today’s icons, influencers, and up-and-comers in music.
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Hand-poured by Beanie Bee Soapery & Candle Co., this candle collection captures Knoxville through scent. Each fragrance is inspired by a familiar local place, from the Sunsphere and Old City to the University of Tennessee. Made with natural bee and coconut crème wax, these candles are a fun way to bring a little piece of Knoxville home. Available at the Visit Knoxville Gift Shop, 301 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville, 865.523.7263, Shop.VisitKnoxville.com.
THE PAINTED PERCH & CO.
Discover why The Painted Perch & Co. is Knoxville’s most loved vendor market! With a charming mix of old and new, you’ll find everything from furniture, vintage treasures, and home décor to stylish clothing, jewelry, unique gifts, and so much more. Whether you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind find or something new to love, there’s always something special waiting for you! Don’t miss their Christmas Open House Sale November 13 & 14 from 10 am to 6 pm. The Painted Perch & Company, 9715 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.357.4528, ThePaintedPerch.com.
KNOX CLASSICS
Remember Hawkeye’s Corner, the OCI, or the Tap Room? Knox Classics brings back the logos of Knoxville’s lost bars, restaurants, and hangouts on soft tees, sweatshirts, and hats. Many designs are recreated by hand from old photos and matchbook covers, and every piece is printed or embroidered just for you. A gift that comes with a story. Order by December 10 for Christmas at KnoxClassics.com.
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BRICKHOUSE COLLECTIBLES
With a wide (and we mean WIDE) variety of buildable kits for kids and adults, BrickHouse is your one-stopshop for all things LEGO. Featuring comics, trading cards (sport and non sport), Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon, Blokees, collectibles, and, of course, LEGO, BrickHouse is a hobbyist's dream come true. The LEGO sets come in many size options and age ranges so you’re sure to find one that is just right for gift giving. Available at BrickHouse Collectibles, 163 West End Avenue in Farragut, 865.392.1019, BrickHouseCollectibles.com.
EUPHORIC CHEESE SHOP
Is cheese their love language? Surprise and delight them with a custom readyto-eat Charcuterie Box filled with cheese, meat, fruit, and more. Customize your order online (gluten-free, meatless, upgrades, and more) and pick up in store on the date of your choice. Best when consumed within one day of pick up. Use coupon code EVERYTHING5 to receive $5 off your online order. Available at Euphoric Cheese Shop, 139 West End Avenue in Farragut, 865.392.1199, EuphoricCheese.com/shop.
SARAH HITCHCOX AESTHETICS
Give the gift of beauty and rejuvenation with a Sarah Hitchcox Aesthetics gift card. A nurse-owned med spa with offices in Bearden and Farragut, the card can be used for Botox and filler, laser treatments, hair removal, microneedling, skincare, or medical weight loss. Purchase any amount online that can be used for the gift of pampering at any time. Available at HitchcoxAesthetics.com/gift-cards.
MAKER EXCHANGE
Shop the Grid Wall at Maker Exchange featuring locally-made artwork from 150+ makers. New ceramic pieces by Diahn Ott are now on display. Stop by at 710 Clinch Avenue in downtown Knoxville between the Marriott and Tennessean Hotels, 865.637.4561, or online at MakerExchangeKnox.com. November 2026
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HARB’S CARPETING & ORIENTAL RUGS
For almost 100 years, Harb’s has offered some of the most beautiful artisan handmade rugs from around the world. The largest inventory of beautiful area rugs in East Tennessee, including modern, contemporary, and traditional, and available in all price ranges, Harb’s is four large showrooms under one roof - a downtown treat to see! Visit them November 6 through December 20 for 10% off your entire purchase. Harb’s Carpeting & Oriental Rugs, 608 N Broadway in Knoxville, 865.525.5166, HarbsRugs.com.
LOUISVILLE MERCANTILE
Discover the craftsmanship that has made W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery a trusted American name for generations. Whether you’re searching for your first pocketknife, adding a rare collectible to your display, or looking for a meaningful gift that will be treasured for years, Case offers a knife to fit every need and lifestyle. A wide selection of traditional patterns, modern designs, and distinctive handle materials are available at Louisville Mercantile, 2801 Topside Road in Louisville, 865.724.3195, LouisvilleMercantile.com.
TERRA MADRE: WOMEN IN CLAY
Founded in Knoxville in 2000, Terra Madre: Women in Clay is a juried collective of more than 35 regional women artists. From functional pottery to sculptural work, each piece reflects the exceptional artistry, distinctive vision, and fine craftsmanship for which Terra Madre is known. The annual Pottery Show and Sale, happening November 13 & 14 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (4070 Kingston Pike), is the highlight of the group’s year, drawing an enthusiastic following of collectors and pottery lovers. Visit them at the show or online at TerraMadreWomenInClay.com.
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THE CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE
Searching for seasonal items or the perfect unique gift? The Consignment Shoppe at Campbell Station (near Apple Cake Tea Room) provides a curated shopping experience for those looking for stylish and budget-friendly finds. With their focus on sustainability and affordability, the store offers a wide selection of high-quality, gently used items women’s clothing, accessories, home décor, and more. Available at The Consignment Shoppe, 11316 Station West Drive #102 in Farragut, 865.675.7222, TheConsignmentShoppe.net.
NOTHING TOO FANCY
Show some local pride by giving gifts that showcase your love of Tennessee. Family owned and operated, Nothing Too Fancy carries artwork, jewelry, and apparel designed by local artists and makers so you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Available at Nothing Too Fancy, 435 Union Avenue in downtown Knoxville, 865.951.2916, NothingTooFancy.com.
SOUTHERN MARKET
Make your home smell like luxury from Tyler Candle Co. From dryer sheets to linen spray and detergent, one of our long-term merchants Accentuate the Positive carries these products and so much more. With more than 180 merchants and makers, there is always something for you to find! Available at the Southern Market, 5400 Homberg Drive in Knoxville, 865.588.0274, SouthernMarketOnline.com.
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FLAIR
Introducing Flair - Knoxville’s destination for high-end consigned designer fashion and resale - a beautiful boutique in the Homberg district where luxury labels find a second life. Every piece on our floor is hand selected and beautifully presented. Visit us at 4912 Homberg Drive in Knoxville, 865.312.1797, FlairFashionTN.com.
SOUTHERN MARKET
Looking for Lori Mitchell? We’ve got you covered! Embellish Gifts, one of our long-standing merchants, has all you could need to finish off your collection and decorate your home for the holiday season! Check them out at Southern Market, 5400 Homberg Drive in Knoxville, 865.588.0274, SouthernMarketOnline.com.
PEARL SCOTT HEALTH & BEAUTY
You don’t need to tolerate irritation to get results. Next-generation formulas like Hydrinity Retaxome daily retinal hydrator and SkinBetter AlphaRet overnight cream deliver medical-grade results - without compromising your skin barrier. Available at Pearl Scott Health & Beauty, 11408 Kingston Pike, Suite 400 in Knoxville, 865.454.2122, PearlScottBeauty.com.
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LOUISVILLE MERCANTILE
Discover the rich, gourmet flavors of Stonewall Kitchen’s jams, jellies, and marmalades - perfect for gifting this holiday season! Available in a variety of flavors at Louisville Mercantile, 2801 Topside Road in Louisville, 865.724.3195, LouisvilleMercantile.com.
MAKER EXCHANGE
Shop the Grid Wall at Maker Exchange featuring locally-made artwork from 150+ makers. Whimsical new pieces by Ryan Blair are available now. Stop by at 710 Clinch Avenue in downtown Knoxville between the Marriott and Tennessean Hotels, 865.637.4561, or online at MakerExchangeKnox.com.
VISIT KNOXVILLE
Designed by local Knoxville artist Paris Woodhull, this 100% cotton canvas tote features her illustrated Knoxville Icons design, celebrating familiar sights and symbols from around the city. Screen printed and made for everyday use, it’s a handy choice for errands, shopping, or carrying your favorite finds. Available exclusively at the Visit Knoxville Visitors Center, 301 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville, 865.523.7263, Shop.VisitKnoxville.com.
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OTHING QUITE says autumn like apples. Whether you pick your own at a nearby orchard or buy some at the local farmers’ market or quaint roadside stand, apples are delicious no matter how you slice them! Have them as a tasty snack, add them to your overnight oats, or use them in one of the yummy recipes below. Enjoy the cooler temperatures and find more seasonal recipes at Culinary.net.
Walnut Apple Pear Crisp Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients:
Walnut Crisp Topping:
• 1 1/2 cups California walnuts, divided • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 cup butter, chilled and sliced into pieces
Directions:
Apple Cider Mocktail Recipe adapted from Mindful Mocktail Total time: 5 minutes Servings: 1 Ingredients: • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon powdered cinnamon • 1/2 lemon, divided, for rim then squeezed for juice • 3 ounces apple cider • 1 teaspoon maple syrup • 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar • ice • 4 ounces ginger beer, ginger ale, or non-alcoholic sparkling wine • 1 cinnamon stick • 1/2 small apple, sliced
Directions: On shallow plate, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Moisten rim of cup with lemon wedge and roll in cinnamon mixture until it sticks. In cocktail shaker or jar with lid, add squeezed lemon juice, apple cider, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar,r and ice. Shake 10-15 seconds to combine. Fill glass with ice and strain in mixture from shaker or jar. Top with ginger beer, ginger ale, or sparkling wine. Garnish with cinnamon stick and sliced apple. Note: Sweetness can be customized to taste by using more or less maple syrup, if desired.
Apple Pear Filling:
• 4 apples, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch slices • 3 pears, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch slices • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • ice cream and/or caramel sauce (optional)
Heat oven to 350º F. To make walnut crisp topping: In food processor, pulse 1 cup walnuts until finely ground. Set aside in separate bowl. In food processor, pulse remaining 1/2 cup walnuts until chopped. Set aside. In medium bowl, combine ground walnuts, flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon. Cut butter into mixture until coarse crumb forms. To make apple pear filling: In large bowl, toss apples, pears, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Pour fruit mixture in bottom of 12-inch cast-iron pan. Layer walnut crisp topping mixture over fruit. Bake 45 minutes or until fruit mixture is hot and bubbly and topping is golden brown. Top with ice cream and caramel sauce, if desired.
Herbed Wild Rice and Apples Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 6-8
Ingredients: • 4 tablespoons butter • 1 tablespoon minced onion • 1 apple, chopped • 2 packages (8 ounces each) long-grain wild rice • 2/3 cup apple juice
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An Apple a Day…
• 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces • 1 tablespoon rosemary • salt & pepper, to taste • 2/3 cup pecans • 2/3 cup cranberries • garlic and herb cheese spread, for garnish (optional)
Directions: In skillet over medium heat, sauté butter, onion, and apple pieces. When apples soften, add rice, apple juice, bacon pieces, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook about 10 minutes. In large bowl, mix pecans, cranberries, and rice mixture. Place in serving dish and crumble herbed cheese on top, if desired. Note: Recipe can be doubled for large crowds.
HOLIDAY HAZARDS:
Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Holidays BY D R . K R I S T I L I V E LY, K N OX V I L L E A N I M A L C L I N I C & S E Q U OYA H V E T E R I N A RY U R G E N T C A R E
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xylitol can be dangerous or toxic to pets. • Desserts and sweets: Keep holiday cookies, candies, and baked goods out of reach, especially those containing chocolate, raisins, or xylitol. If gifting wrapped treats, advise the recipient to keep out of reach of pets… the nose knows. The safest approach is to stick to your pet’s regular diet and offer pet-friendly treats instead. Remind guests not to feed your pets from the table, and secure trash cans containing food scraps and packaging. Decorations, Plants, and Seasonal Dangers Holiday decorations can be appealing to curious pets, especially young animals who enjoy chewing, batting, or exploring new objects. Tinsel, ribbon, string, ornaments, and electrical cords can cause choking, intestinal obstruction, or injury if chewed or swallowed. This is especially dangerous for young cats, who can’t resist tinsel icicles or shiny ribbons. Keep decorations out of reach and supervise pets around Christmas trees and other festive displays. Be mindful of seasonal plants as well. Lilies are extremely toxic to cats, and even
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small exposures to certain types can cause life-threatening kidney failure. Mistletoe, holly, poinsettias, and other decorative plants can also cause illness if ingested. Poinsettias are generally less toxic than commonly believed but may still cause mouth irritation, drooling, or vomiting. Guests, Travel, and Holiday Stress Busy holiday gatherings can be stressful for pets. Unfamiliar visitors, loud noises, children, and changes in routine may cause anxiety or unexpected behaviors. Create a quiet, comfortable room where your pet can retreat from the festivities. Provide fresh water, familiar bedding, and favorite toys, and let your pet choose whether to interact with guests. If traveling with your pet, secure them in an appropriate carrier or crash-tested restraint and bring their food, medications, and medical records. Never allow pets to ride unsecured in a vehicle. Make sure your pet wears identification and/or has current microchip information. Consider tummy meds if prone to car sickness or stress diarrhea. Fireworks, parties, and New Year’s Eve celebrations can be particularly frightening for noise-sensitive pets. Keep pets indoors, close windows and doors, and use background music or white noise to help reduce the impact of loud sounds. Thunder shirts can be helpful, as can medications such as Sileo to dampen noise phobia reactions. Know When to Seek Veterinary Care Despite your best efforts, accidents can happen. Contact your veterinarian or an urgent care veterinary hospital immediately if your pet eats a potentially toxic substance, swallows a foreign object, or develops concerning symptoms such as repeated vomiting, difficulty breathing, tremors, weakness, or collapse. For suspected poisonings, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661. Consultation fees may apply. The holidays should be a time of joy for every member of the family, including our pets. By keeping hazardous foods and decorations out of reach and providing a safe space during gatherings, you can help prevent many common seasonal emergencies. A little preparation can make a big difference. With some extra attention and a few simple precautions, you and your pets can enjoy a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season! Dr. Kristi Lively majored in Molecular Biology at Vanderbilt and has honors as UTK’s Veterinary Medicine Class of ’99. Having practiced veterinary medicine for 25+ years, she and Dr. Adele Mays own and operate Bearden’s Knoxville Animal Clinic and Sequoyah Veterinary Urgent Care (5312 Homberg Drive), open after standard clinic hours - weekdays 4 pm to midnight and weekends 10 am to 10 pm. KnoxvilleAnimalClinic.com.
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NOVEMBER 20 • 7:30 PM BIJOU THEATRE A gripping return to Salem’s charged world of accusation and conscience. This operatic interpretation of Arthur Miller’s play fuses lyrical intensity with sharp, speech-driven drama. An American classic that earned the Pulitzer Prize for Music, UTOT is thrilled to revisit this powerful work. For more info or tickets, visit music.utk.edu/performances-andevents/opera.
Regal Celebration of Lights Friday, November 27 • 5:15-9:00 pm
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Market Street will have local businesses doing crafts with children; stop by The Home Depot’s Little Elves Workshop and make a card to be sent to our local veterans with Holidays for Heroes. Don’t forget to stop by and see the miniature train set. Food trucks on site and opening day for Holidays On Ice skating rink. Admission is free! November 2026
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F THERE WAS a band that could keep baby boomers glued to their radios during the late ’60s and ’70s, Three Dog Night certainly qualifies. With hits like “One,” “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” “Black and White,” and “Shambala,” the band became a big part of the soundtrack of our lives. Those songs still grab our ears today. Three Dog Night’s founder, Danny Hutton, is still bringing that music to audiences, including an upcoming December 4th appearance at the Tennessee Theatre. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Danny about the show, the band’s beginnings, and some of the stories behind those familiar hits. Before getting into my questions, I thanked him for all the years of great music. Danny made it clear that he still enjoys what he does. However, he was also candid about a period when performing had become somewhat automatic. “We’re a little bit like a jukebox, you know, coming out and playing,” he said. That has changed with the addition of a new singer recommended by Steve Perry. Sharing vocal duties with someone who could really deliver prompted Danny to put in some extra work himself. Living in Laurel Canyon, he has been driving up into the mountains and singing every day. The results have surprised even him. “I can sing higher now than when I was 27,” he said. “So, I’m really proud of the show.” Of course, Three Dog Night has always been about putting distinctive voices together. Cory Wells brought the blues, Chuck Negron supplied that beautiful tenor, and Danny’s rock and roll voice fit between them. That combination allowed the band to tackle a wide variety of material. When asked about his musical preferences, Danny’s answer was simple: “I like good music.” That might help explain a catalog that moves so comfortably from “Eli’s Coming” to “An Old Fashioned Love Song.” But finding the songs was only part of the process. Three Dog Night also knew how to make those songs their own. “We were, I think, really, really good arrangers,” said Danny. “My favorite thing was being in the studio.” He described spending days trimming songs and changing arrangements, sometimes moving an ending chorus to the beginning or cutting measures to get to the next verse sooner. Even the fade at the end of a record offered an opportunity to give listeners something else to hear. Danny’s education included time spent watching his friend Brian Wilson work. He recalled attending the session for what became “God Only Knows” and hearing Brian play a newly written “Wouldn’t
It Be Nice” during a break. “That was my teacher, my guru,” said Danny. Those lessons carried over into Three Dog Night’s recordings. Danny also learned to leave room for the unexpected when musicians were working together. “Sometimes there’s a goof that’s a hook,” he said. Speaking of the unexpected, I asked which songs the band recorded without realizing they would become huge hits. Danny immediately named “Joy to the World.” Hoyt Axton brought the song into the studio, and Chuck suggested recording it as something fun for the album. Danny recalled that the band released other singles before radio listeners began asking for that song about Jeremiah the bullfrog. “We cannot close the show without doing it,” he said. He also pointed out that its place in the show matters. After an evening demonstrating the band’s musical range, it gives the audience a familiar song to celebrate together. “You know, that song wouldn’t work if you came out and did that first,” Danny said. Danny is also working on new music and revisiting cassettes containing years of songwriting ideas. Finding equipment to play them has allowed him to hear that material with fresh ears. “I’ve just been sitting in heaven,” he said of going through those recordings. “Being away, I’m hearing it like for the first time and it’s really helping me.” With verses and choruses to draw from, he plans to use some of those ideas in his work. For anyone wondering what today’s Three Dog Night sounds like, Danny suggested checking recent audience reviews rather than relying on impressions from years ago. He wants people to hear the new show. “You know, your real critics are your audience,” he said. Knoxvillians will have their opportunity when Three Dog Night performs at the Tennessee Theatre on December 4. For tickets, visit TennesseeTheatre.com. Keep up with the band at ThreeDogNight.com. Danny shares much more in this interview. Watch it on Boomerocity’s YouTube channel, listen on all major podcast platforms, or visit Boomerocity.com. Launched in 2009, Randy’s Boomerocity The Fan Experience has more than 700 positive, sincere, one-on-one interview conversations that show fans the true heart of the Baby Boomer generation of musicians, entertainers, and their associates, as well as today’s icons, influencers, and up-and-comers in music.
NOVEMBER THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
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• Holiday Open House & Outdoor Market at Southern Market in Bearden through the 8th. • Clarence Brown Theatre Company presents Clyde’s at the Jenny Boyd Theatre through the 15th. • Walker Evans Exhibit at the Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture through December 2nd. • Fashioning Ourselves: The Power of Clothing & Adornment at McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture through December 6th. • Historic Westwood Docent-led House Tours on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday through December 22nd. • TN250 Museum Trail at the Museum of Appalachia through December 31st. This 250th anniversary experience highlights the people, objects, and stories that connect Tennessee to the broader American story.
• Film Fest Knox at the Regal Riviera through the 15th.
NOVEMBER 7 • UT Vols vs. Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium. • Veterans Salute 5K/10K and Fun Run at the Farragut Community Center at 8 am. • Epilepsy Awareness Walk at World’s Fair Park at 11 am. A Benefit for the Epilepsy Foundation of East TN. For info or to register visit EFEastTN.org.
NOVEMBER 8 • Second Sunday Docent Tour at the Knoxville Museum of Art from 2 to 3 pm. • Ice Bears vs. Huntsville Havoc Bluey’s Teddy Bear Toss at the Civic Coliseum at 3 pm. • United States Air Force Band of MidAmerica: Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble at the Clayton Center for the Arts at 3 pm.
• The History Parlor at the East Tennessee History Center at 10 am. Free and open to the public. For info visit EastTNHistory.org. • Used Book Sale by Friends of the Knox County Public Library at the Cedar Bluff Branch from 10 am to 5 pm. Also the 14th. • Semiquincentennial Celebration Lecture Series: Phillis Wheatley & the Black American Revolution at Blount Mansion at 6 pm. • Randy Feltface at the Bijou Theatre at 7 pm. • Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents Bartok & Bolero at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm. Also the 13th.
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• The Mystical Fair at Enchanted Hollow at World’s Fair Park from 12 to 8 pm. Explore unique handmade goods, mystical creations, and local vendors while enjoying food trucks, children’s area, and entertainment. Entrance fee is one unwrapped new toy for a child in need this holiday season. • Researching Your Ancestor Through Military Records at the East Tennessee History Center from 1 to 3 pm. • Aaron Lewis at the Civic Auditorium at 7 pm.
NOVEMBER 15 • Tennessee Bridal & Wedding Expo at the Expo Center from 1 to 5 pm. • Photos with Santa at the Museum of Appalachia from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Also the 22nd & 29th.
• Southern Nights Comedy Tour featuring Mary Ryan Brown and Landon Bryant at the Clayton Center for the Arts at 7:30 pm.
• East Tennessee Bluegrass Association Monthly Jam at Ijams Nature Center from 2 to 5 pm.
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• Carpenters Legacy at the Bijou Theatre at 3 pm.
• Holiday Open House at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum at 5 pm. • Terra Madre Women in Clay’s 16th annual Pottery Show & Sale at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (4070 Kingston Pike) from 5 to 8 pm. Also the 14th from 10 am to 4 pm. • Smoky Night Lights 360º immersive music and light show celebrating the Smokies at Zoo Knoxville from 5:30 to 9 pm. Select nights through March 28th.
• University of Tennessee Wind Ensemble Concert at the Alumni Memorial Building at 4 pm. Free!
NOVEMBER 16 • The Great Turkey Hunt at Farragut Parks and Ralph McGill Plaza through the 21st. Find turkeys and win a prize! For info visit TownOfFarragut.org.
• Ice Bears vs. Huntsville Havoc Tattoos & Terror at the Civic Coliseum at 7:30 pm.
• Little History Lessons: Farming at the East Tennessee History Center from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Kids learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and examining artifacts. Recommended for ages 2-5.
• Knoxville Jazz Orchestra presents We Love Dolly at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.
NOVEMBER 17 • University of Tennessee Symphonic/ Concert Band Performance at the Alumni Memorial Building at 7:30 pm. Free!
• Knoxville Opera’s Voices of Valor Veterans Day Concert at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (711 S. Northshore Dr.) at 6 pm. Free tickets available at KnoxvilleOpera.org.
NOVEMBER 14
• Gaelic Storm at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.
• United Women in Faith 9th annual Artisan Craft Fair at Concord United Methodist in Farragut from 9 am to 2 pm.
NOVEMBER 19
• Christmas Marketplace at Historic Ramsey House from 10 am to 3 pm. Featuring local artisans, handmade goods, holiday entertainment, and Santa & Mrs. Claus.
• A Christmas Carol at the Clarence Brown Theatre through December 19th.
NOVEMBER 9 • Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert at the Tennessee Theatre at 7 pm.
NOVEMBER 10 • Morning Pointe Foundation presents Seniors Got Talent at the Bijou Theatre at 6:30 pm.
NOVEMBER 11 • Veterans Day • Veterans Day Parade along Gay Street at 10:45 am. • Eddie 9V at the Bijou Theatre at 7:30 pm.
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• Paddles & Pancakes at Mayor Bob Leonard Park at 8 am. Family pickleball tournament along with a pancake bar for participants.
• Fort Dickerson Living History Weekend at Fort Dickerson from 10 am to 4 pm. Also the 15th from 11 am to 4 pm. Local reenacting units, historians, and authors will commemorate the siege and battle of Knoxville that took place in November 1863. Free shuttles from Chapman Hwy. Go to VisitKnoxville.com for more information.
• Jim Henson’s Labyrinth 40th Anniversary: In Concert at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm. • Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic at the Civic Coliseum through the 22nd.
• Jay Leno at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm.
NOVEMBER 20 • UT Opera Theatre presents The Crucible at the Bijou Theatre through the 22nd. • All Is Bright at Pinnacle Turkey Creek from 6 to 9 pm. Kick off the holiday season with live entertainment, festive lights, vendor booths, and photos with Santa.
THINGS TO DO • PLACES TO GO • PEOPLE TO SEE • Christmas at Chilhowee at Chilhowee Park at 6 pm. Enjoy the tree lighting along with free activities, including photos with Santa, crafts, holiday “Touch-A-Truck,” and hayrides around the park to look at the lights. Free admission.
NOVEMBER 21 • UT Vols vs. LSU Tigers at Neyland Stadium. • Poké-Mart Events Pokémon/TCG Card Show at the Expo Center from 9 am to 4 pm. Also the 22nd.
NOVEMBER 22 • The Retropolitan Craft Fair at The Mill & Mine from 11 am to 6 pm. Shop jewelry, clothing, artwork, candles, ceramics, plants, soaps, and more from 50+ regional vendors. • Classical Christmas: Handel’s Messiah at the Tennessee Theatre at 2:30 pm.
NOVEMBER 23 • Fantasy of Trees at the Convention Center through the 29th. A benefit for Dolly Parton’s Children’s Hospital. • Light the Park at Founders Park and along Campbell Station Road in Farragut. Countdown from 5:30 to 7 pm with live entertainment and refreshments as you wait for Santa to flip the big switch! Lights are on from dusk until 10 pm nightly through January 3rd. Don’t forget the synthetic ice rink at Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza open through January 3rd. • Knoxville Symphony Youth Ensembles Youth Junior Choir Concert at Bearden Middle School at 7 pm.
NOVEMBER 24 • Broadway at the Tennessee: Death Becomes Her at the Tennessee Theatre through the 29th.
NOVEMBER 26 • Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER 27 • Elf on the Shelf Adventure and Peppermint Trail begin in downtown Knoxville through January 3rd. For info visit DowntownKnoxville.org. ®
• Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice in Market Square through January 3rd. • Regal Celebration of Lights at Krutch Park Extension, Market Square, and Market Street from 5:15 to 9 pm. Tree lighting at 6 pm. • Ice Bears vs. Athens Rock Lobsters Fight Night at the Civic Coliseum at 6 pm.
NOVEMBER 28 • Sweetwater’s Small Town Christmas in downtown Sweetwater from 5 to 8 pm. Live nativity, vendors, food, marshmallow roasting, hayrides, pictures with Santa, and more!
NOVEMBER 29 • Light Up Lakeshore at Lakeshore Park through January 1st. • Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Civic Auditorium at 3 pm.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR DECEMBER 1 • University of Tennessee Winter Choral Concert at the Alumni Memorial Building at 7:30 pm. Free!
DECEMBER 2 • Festive in Farragut Trail throughout Farragut through the 31st. For info visit VisitFarragut.org/events/ festive-in-farragut-trail. • Youth Art Show at the Farragut Community Center from 6 to 8 pm.
DECEMBER 3 • Celebrate the Season at the Farragut Community Center from 4:30 to 7 pm. Photos with Santa, cookie decorating, crafts, and light refreshments. • Warren Miller at the Bijou Theatre at 7 pm.
• Three Dog Night at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm.
DECEMBER 5 • Chess Tournament at the Farragut Community Center at 8 am. • Jingle Bell Run at Victor Ashe Park. Check-in at 8 am, race at 9:15 am. Wear your favorite holiday attire and raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation. Register at events.arthritis.org/jbrknoxville. • Knoxville Holiday Market at the Convention Center from 10 am to 5 pm. Also the 6th from 11 am to 5 pm. For info visit Holiday.Market. • Cartoons, Characters & Cheer at the Tennessee Theatre from 11 am to 1 pm. Free event featuring episodes from favorite PBS Kids holiday specials, plus meet PBS characters and enjoy fun photo opportunities. • Lakeshore Holiday Market at Lakeshore Park from 2 to 6 pm. • Victorian Holiday Home Tour in Old North Knoxville from 4 to 9 pm. Also the 6th from 1 to 5 pm. • Dailey & Vincent at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.
• Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm.
• Holiday Movie Magic: It's a Wonderful Life at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm. Free reserved tickets.
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DECEMBER 6
• Appalachian Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the Civic Auditorium through the 6th.
• 13th annual Holiday Marketplace at Ijams Nature Center from 10 am to 3 pm.
• Santa at the Sunsphere in downtown Knoxville through the 6th. Advance reservations required at VisitKnoxville.com/ santa-at-the-sunsphere.
• Light Up the Valley at the Valley Church site on Hardin Valley Road from 5 to 7 pm. • John Mulaney at the Tennessee Theatre at 7 pm.
• Elf, Jr. The Musical by the Knoxville Children’s Theatre through December 21st. For showtimes and tickets visit KnoxvilleChildrensTheatre.com.
• Jim Brickman at the Bijou Theatre at 7:30 pm.
• Used Book Sale by Friends of the Knox County Public Library at the Bearden Branch from 10 am to 5 pm. Also the 5th.
• Little History Lessons: Holiday Party at the East Tennessee History Center from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Kids learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and examining artifacts. Recommended for ages 2-5.
• Blount Mansion’s Centennial Gala at the Knoxville Museum of Art from 5 to 8 pm. • Christmas in the Cave at Historic Cherokee Caverns. Fridays 5 to 8 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 3 to 8 pm through the 20th. For info visit CherokeeCaverns.com. • First Friday on Market Square, Gay Street, The Old City, and Downtown North beginning at 5 pm.
DECEMBER 7
• Day of Infamy Presentation at Farragut Town Hall Museum from 7 to 8 pm. All event dates and times subject to change.
• 53rd annual WIVK Christmas Parade along Gay Street at 7 pm.
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• Ice Bears vs. Quad City Storm Battle of the Bands at the Civic Coliseum at 7:30 pm.
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PRESERVING A LEGACY:
The Restoration of Knoxville’s Historic
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STABLISHED IN 1899, YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley have provided housing, education, and support services to generations of women and families. At the heart of that history is the organization’s landmark building at 420 West Clinch Avenue, which recently underwent a rehabilitation to prepare it for another century of service. The YWCA’s history in Knoxville began modestly. In its early years, the organization operated from a former doctor’s house on the corner of Clinch Avenue and Walnut Street. The small building could accommodate only about 15 women, quickly demonstrating the growing need for the organization’s services. In 1914, local women took matters into their own hands, raising funds to secure the property and establish a permanent home for the YWCA. By the 1920s, the organization had outgrown its original quarters, leading to the construction of the four-story building that stands today. Completed in 1925, the building was designed by the Knoxville architectural firm of Barber & McMurry. Its four-story brick Neoclassical design reflects the architectural ambitions of downtown Knoxville during the period while providing a purpose-built facility for the YWCA’s wide range of programs. The building was designed around the needs of the women it served. Housing was combined with an employment bureau, gymnasium, transportation services, and other community programs. Its spaces became familiar to generations of Knoxville residents - not only those who lived there, but also those who attended classes, participated in recreational activities, learned to swim, or simply gathered there.
Like many historic institutional buildings, however, the YWCA eventually faced the challenge of balancing an aging structure with modern needs. After nearly 100 years of use, its electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems required extensive upgrades. The resulting project demonstrates the value of adaptive reuse and preservation. The rehabilitation addressed the essential infrastructure of the building while retaining many of the architectural features that give the YWCA its distinctive character. The historic lobby, with its decorative molding, arches, chandelier, and other details, was preserved. Historic interior features remain part of the building’s story. The iconic circular stairwell facing Walnut Street was also restored. The rehabilitation also demonstrates that preservation does not mean freezing a building in time. The former gymnasium has been adapted as a flexible community and events space, while residential rooms have been upgraded with modern amenities. The renovated facility increases residential capacity and expands the YWCA’s ability to provide services to women experiencing homelessness and other challenges through the Jenny Boyd Keys of Hope Program. In January 2026, the renovated building reopened as the YWCA Nancy J. Land Center, marking an important milestone in both the organization’s history and downtown Knoxville’s preservation story. The project received a 2026 Knox Heritage Preservation Merit Award for its rehabilitation of the century-old building. The restoration of the YWCA is significant because it illustrates what preservation can accomplish when historic buildings are treated as assets rather than obstacles. The project retained a recognizable piece of Knoxville’s architectural heritage while giving the building the infrastructure, accessibility, and flexibility needed for contemporary use. Most importantly, the building continues to serve the purpose for which it was created: providing women with a place of safety, opportunity, and support. After 100 years, the YWCA has not simply preserved its building - it has preserved its purpose. The Nancy J. Land Center offers a compelling example of how thoughtful rehabilitation can connect Knoxville’s past with its future, ensuring that a historic building remains an active and meaningful part of downtown life for generations to come.
The Knox Heritage mission is to protect Knoxville’s unique character for future generations by preserving, restoring, and transforming historically significant structures and places. Established in 1974 as a nonprofit historic preservation organization, Knox Heritage is chartered by the state of Tennessee and governed by a board of directors.
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THE CIVIL WAR:
Battle of Campbell Station
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N NOVE MB E R 4, 1863, in an effort to secure control of the city of Knoxville, Confederate Gen. James Longstreet led two reinforced divisions from Chattanooga to attack Union Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside’s garrison. Following parallel routes, Longstreet and Burnside raced for Campbell’s Station, a hamlet where Concord Road, from the south, intersected Kingston Road to Knoxville. Burnside hoped to reach the crossroads first and continue on to safety in Knoxville; Longstreet planned to reach the crossroads and hold it, which would prevent Burnside from gaining Knoxville and force him to fight outside his earthworks. On that day, Lt. Gen. James Longstreet - with two divisions, about 5,000 cavalry, and approximately 12,000 troops - was detached from the Confederate Army of Tennessee near Chattanooga to attack Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside’s Union Department of the Ohio troops at Knoxville. Knoxville was a vital stronghold for both armies as it was where supplies for the
South were brought in from Virginia by rail. Although opposing forces first confronted each other briefly at Loudon, it was just the start of the race to Knoxville. With approximately 5,000 troops, General Burnside’s Union forces, although greatly outnumbered by Longstreet’s troops, were ordered to draw the Confederate army to Campbell Station and delay their advance to Knoxville. This strategic site was chosen by Burnside as a defensive location due to its high ground. On a cold and miserable November 16, the battle began. Under General Burnside, the Union troops arrived first with barely
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enough time to set up defenses on the high ground near the present day intersection of Concord Road and Kingston Pike. After six hours of heavy fighting, the Confederates failed to break through the Union line, and night fell. Total casualties were about 348 Confederate and 338 Union troops. Delaying the Confederate forces enabled the Union troops already in Knoxville to prepare fortifications. Through the night, Burnside’s division continued to race Longstreet toward Knoxville, taking them away from General Braxton Bragg to the south. Successful in their mission to delay the Confederate’s offensive, Union troops continued to Knoxville to join forces in the successful defense of the city. The Battle of Campbell Station was described by one officer as being, from beginning to end, the “prettiest little fight” ever fought. Learn more about the Battle of Campbell Station and see relics from the battle at the Farragut Museum, located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm or visit TownofFarragut.org/Museum.
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UT GARDENS’ PLANT OF THE MONTH
TRIED AND TRUE BLUE:
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Forest & Kim Starr
HARDY PLUMBAGO BY S H A L E N A D U R KOT, G A R D E N C O O R D I N ATO R A N D H O RT I C U LT U R I S T, U T G A R D E N S , C R O S S V I L L E
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Hardy plumbago is easily grown, an excellent groundcover, and attracts pollinators.
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F YOU are looking for an easy-to-grow groundcover that provides beautiful blue blooms and fall color, then look no further because this one is for you. Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, commonly called hardy plumbago or leadwort, has a long history dating back to the 1800s in China where it grows in rocky places and foothills. It has been cultivated in various gardens and landscapes across the United States and won awards for its outstanding performance. Plumbago can be grown in zones 5 to 9 with an average size of 8 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. It typically blooms from July to September but can last until frost. The cool fall temperatures bring out a beautiful red hue to the foliage, which contrasts nicely with the blue blooms. Pollinators such as hummingbirds, butterflies, and hummingbird moths also enjoy them. Growing conditions are quite easy for this outstanding perennial. Plumbago can be planted in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and not bothered by high humidity but appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Plumbago is suitable for a wide range of soil conditions, including nutritionally poor soil and clay, but avoid wet and poorly drained locations. Apart from being easily grown, dependable, and long-lived, plumbago has notable deer resistance. It is not prone to diseases or insect issues other than occasional powdery mildew. Plumbago is an excellent choice for groundcover, as it produces chemicals that inhibit other plants growth like unwanted weeds. In addition, plumbago grows quickly and spreads by rhizomes, making it great for erosion control. Other practical uses for plumbago are rock gardens, borders, or a spiller in a container. Companion planting is also a useful tactic. Plumbago can be slow to emerge from winter dormancy, which makes it great for interplanting spring bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths. Once bulb foliage begins to wither, the plumbago will begin to fill in. Consider color contrast as well. The true-blue
blooms pair well with deep red-orange gaillardia, bright yellow coreopsis, or beautiful ruby hydrangeas. Plumbago can be easily propagated by division, leaf cutting, root cutting, and by seed. Look for this wonderful groundcover by the garden entrance at the Crossville location. You can also find great information about plumbago and other groundcovers in UT Extension publication W874E Groundcovers for Tennessee Landscapes. The UT Gardens includes plant collections located in Knoxville, Crossville, and Jackson, Tennessee. Designated as the official botanical garden for the State of Tennessee, the UT Gardens are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. The Gardens’ mission is to foster appreciation, education, and stewardship of plants through garden displays, educational programs, and research trials. The Gardens are open during all seasons and free to the public. For more information, visit utgardens.tennessee.edu.
NOVEMBER in the Garden BY L I S A G R U G I N
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ANY OF YOU don’t think of November as a month you need to do anything in your yard. Vegetable gardens are winding down or done, trees are dropping their last leaves, and you have mowed for the final time. There are some things you can do now, however, that will make your spring go more smoothly. The secret is knowing what needs attention, what would be helpful, and what can wait until another day. Things You Need to Do Protect plants (and pots) before freezing weather arrives. Keep an eye on the forecast, especially if you have newly planted shrubs, tender container plants, or plants that are marginally hardy. Move tender potted plants or non-frost-resistant pots into a protected location before a hard freeze. Water newly planted trees and shrubs, since their roots are still establishing and you don’t want them to freeze while dry. Keep blankets or a frost cloth available for plants such as camellias that unfortunately tend to burst into bloom just before temperatures nosedive. Clean up the vegetable garden. Harvest any remaining frost-sensitive vegetables and remove plants showing signs of disease or serious insect problems. Diseased material should go in the trash, not the compost pile. Healthy plant debris can be composted or left to decompose on-site. Pull weeds before they scatter seeds, or you will have regrets in the spring. Plant spring bulbs. If daffodils, crocuses, or other spring-flowering bulbs are still waiting in their bags, get them into the ground while the soil remains workable. Take care of your tools. Clean off dirt, sharpen blades, and lightly oil metal surfaces to prevent rust. Drain hoses and store them where they won’t freeze. Things You Can Do Plant trees and shrubs. November is an excellent time to plant. Cooler weather reduces heat stress, while 75-80% of root growth occurs in the fall and winter. Choose plants suited to the location, dig a hole wider than the root ball but no deeper, and keep the root flare at or slightly above ground level. Water thoroughly after planting. Mulch to keep moisture and temperature levels stable, but remember to keep mulch away from the trunk! Improve your soil naturally. November is a good time to have your soil tested, especially if you had problems. Follow the recommendations from your results. You can also add compost to beds and consider planting a winter cover crop in empty vegetable plots. Both can protect the soil from
erosion and help improve its structure. Put those fallen leaves to work. Instead of bagging every leaf for the landfill, use them as a resource. A layer of leaves around trees and shrubs helps protect the soil, conserve moisture, and return nutrients to the ground. Leaves can also be composted to make a valuable soil amendment. On lawns, mulch-mow your leaves so they break down without smothering the grass. Leave a little habitat behind. Many beneficial insects shelter in fallen leaves and plant stems, while birds enjoy seeds from herbaceous perennials. Leave healthy stems and seedheads standing through winter wherever practical. Things You Don’t Have to Do You don’t have to make the garden spotless. A perfectly raked landscape may look neat, but a messy garden is a happier garden for our pollinators. Just remove thick leaf layers from lawns and keep leaves out of storm drains and ponds. You don’t have to cut back every perennial. Ornamental grasses, coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and many other perennials provide winter interest, shelter, and food for wildlife. Cut back plants that are
diseased, but let healthy plants stand. You don’t have to prune now. Avoid unnecessary pruning of trees and shrubs and educate yourself about appropriate timing. I wait until later in the winter when my plants are dormant before doing anything major. Wouldn’t you rather be asleep if someone is removing your limbs? I will write more about pruning in January. FYI, it is too late to prune Hydrangea macrophylla and too early to prune spring bloomers. You don’t have to fertilize just because it’s fall. More fertilizer does not automatically mean healthier plants. Late-season feeding can be inappropriate for many trees and shrubs (it’s like drinking an energy drink before bed), and lawn fertilizer timing depends on the type of grass. Test your soil and follow those recommendations. Finally, give yourself permission to sit on the porch with a warm drink and admire the changing landscape. A garden that supports healthy soil, wildlife, and pollinators doesn’t need to be immaculate. Sometimes, the best thing you can do in November is leave a little mess, save yourself some work, and let nature get on with its winter preparations.
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HE ARTS & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville November 6-25. Many of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at KnoxAlliance.store. Masks and Reveals by Ken McMahon in the Lower Gallery Artist statement: When working on developing a new vocabulary of forms for my paintings, I will often use photographs that I have taken of various objects or events that seemed unusual or surprising at the time. I came across some photos that I had taken in 2020 of cloth masks that were washed and hung up to dry outside. I have been working toward creating some forms that were less geometric and more irregular and amorphous than my previous work, and these seemed to contain many of these qualities. I enjoy the quasi-figurative aspect of the forms, and the idea of masks in general seem to carry a variety of uses, nuance, and history in our culture. Friends donated additional masks, which I used to make more photographs, and from these I developed the abstract paintings in the exhibition. My studio work has primarily focused on exploring the construction of abstract narratives; creating a dialogue, interaction, and improvisation using non-representational elements in a variety of spatial constructs. The tension and movement between figure and ground are emotionally engaging for me. Much of the formal vocabulary in the paintings is developed from observation and abstraction of objects and their environments. Enigma by Lois Trader in the Atrium Enigma is about weakness, struggle, and the emotions we carry privately - the ones we’d never make public. These works don’t dress that up. They acknowledge it and invite you to acknowledge it, too. Using found objects, foam clay, paper mâché, resin, metal, and materials drawn from everyday life, each piece reveals only part of its story. Exploring the disorientation of not belonging, the restlessness of a 3 am mind, grief from breaking to survival, and the silence left when something essential is gone. Enigma offers no resolution; it offers company. Artist statement excerpts: My mixed-media sculptures and assemblages are figurative, emotional, and sometimes strange. I explore grief, caregiving, endurance, and the complicated grace of survival. I began making art in 2023 at age 66, without formal training, after my mother’s death while I recovered from five years of caregiving during my mother’s dementia. As a self-taught mixed-media sculptor and assemblage artist based in Loudon, her work has appeared locally and in exhibitions in California, Virginia, and Hawaii.
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Feathered Spectrum: A Colorful Avian Array by Roberta Smashey in the Display Case Roberta is a stained-glass artist creating both nature-themed and abstract works using the glass foiling technique developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. By utilizing handmade glass sheets of various colors and textures, she produces dynamic depictions of the beauty found in nature. The variations in artisanal glass give a unique feeling of depth and movement with this challenging medium. Roberta seeks to evoke appreciation of our natural world in all who view her creations. Whenever possible, she adds antique glass repurposed from old church windows and often incorporates at least one feature made from the older glass. State of Flow by Kira Evans on the North Wall Kira’s collages are influenced by the clothing and drapery of Old Master portraits; she hand-cuts and assembles abstract pieces that reimagine the luster of historical textiles. Growing up in West Texas in the 1980s, Kira studied advertising/ public relations and graphic design. She left for Atlanta, later moving to Los Angeles, where she ran a graphic design business for more than 10 years. Her clients included the major film studios, top PR firms, and event planners. After moving to Washington, D.C., she worked as a project manager for a multi-disciplinary firm to open the Ritz-Carlton Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico and produced creative for one of the largest lobbying firms in D.C. Standing in the Shower... Thinking curated by Rachel Waldrop in the Balcony Gallery Standing in the Shower... Thinking is one of the more revealing songs on Jane’s Addiction’s debut 1988 studio album Nothing’s Shocking. The song is set in a physical and psychological time and place that we all know well: the act of taking a hot shower becomes an opportunity for fertile inner monologues. With a range of works made during the past 10 years, the art- How to Boil Water John Paul Kesling ists pursue and exploit the site of a shower - and shower thoughts. Centering the bathroom - and thereby larger ideas of human figuration, connection, and representations of intimacy and meditation as universal experiences - their paintings, photographs, and ceramics in Standing in the Shower…Thinking approach the subject with both humor and humanity. The exhibitions will be on display November 6-25 at the Emporium Center, located at 100 S. Gay Street in Knoxville. In November, the Emporium is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm (closed November 26 & 27). For more information, call 865-523-7543 or visit KnoxAlliance.com.
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Nativity Pageant of Knoxville Saturday, December 12, at 3 pm Sunday, December 13, at 3 pm Monday, December 14, at 7 pm KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM
Free Event • Live Animals • 200+ Cast • Full Choir with Orchestra KnoxvilleNativity.com for details
KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM NOVEMBER 19 - 22 For info or tickets, visit KnoxvilleColiseum.com.
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The Most Important Decision a Business Makes w�rd� IN OTHER
BY CAREY PETERS
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SK PEOPLE to name the most
important decision a company makes and they’ll likely point out business strategy, the location of the next store, a splashy marketing campaign, or the financing behind it all. Some might even say the style of the new logo. (Ask Cracker Barrel.) They’re all wrong. The most important decision any company makes is who it hires. The higher the job is on the corporate ladder, the truer this concept becomes. Yes, WHO will do the work far supersedes other decisions. That is because people make all the aforementioned business decisions, people are not all the same,
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The most crucial decision in any company is who it hires. Put your best efforts into recruiting, assessing, and selecting the highest quality employees you can - the performance of your company depends on it. and consequently, the quality of their decisions varies. Industrial/organizational p syc h o l o g i s t s c a l l t h i s “ i n d i v i d u a l differences.” There is tremendous variance in how well individuals perform at different jobs. This is easy to see in competitive realms such as sports, where there are winners and losers. But this concept is true in everything, including work. One readily observable example of individual differences is at a restaurant. The next time you eat at a sit-down restaurant, notice your table server’s performance. (They are the ones who for some reason always say, “I’ll be taking care of you.”) Did they get your order right? Did they keep your tea glass filled? How was the timing of their attention to your needs? Did you have to wait too long? And, of course, was their demeanor appropriate? On higher level, multifaceted jobs such as business managers and executives, sales associates, doctors, and lawyers, the person makes an even greater difference because there are more opportunities for their personal skills and abilities to play out (individual differences). These jobs are less cookie cutter prescribed than a cashier, for example. You’ve heard the joke: What do you call the person who graduated last in their class at medical school? “Doctor.” It’s true, funny, and a little unsettling. In reality, that doctor is probably not as skilled as the one who graduated first. Sorry to be the one to break that to you. So, if who you hire is the most crucial decision, how should you go about selecting the best person? Countless books have been written on this topic, but for our purposes here, let me outline three concepts to follow. First, use assessments to better understand your job candidates. The top single predictor of job performance is cognitive ability, so consider testing for this. The more complex the job is, the more this matters. A well-designed, structured interview is another powerful tool. Avoid asking superficial, generic questions. Instead, ask behaviorally oriented questions related to the actual job, such as: “Tell me about a time when you solved a
problem that nobody else could solve.” “What is the most creative thing you have done in your life?” “When a customer makes a complaint, walk me through the steps you would follow to resolve their concerns.” “Tell me about a time when you went far above and beyond what was expected on a project in school or at a job.” Second, use the intern model when you can. I have used this with remarkable success in my company. We hire interns then observe their work performance over a period of months. When we identify one that would be a good fit, we hire them if we have an opening. The internship is essentially an extended interview. Obviously, you can learn much more about a potential employee during months of an internship than during a one- or two-hour interview. In addition, interns are relatively cheap compared to a bad hire who quits after you’ve invested time and training in them or you fire in six months due to inferior performance. Finally, as much as possible, eliminate the need for a quick hire from your company’s repertoire! One of my pet peeves is seeing recruiting/hiring platforms sell their service as “fast.” They emphasize the speed with which you can hire a new employee, failing to mention much more critical elements such as candidate quality, job match, character, and work skills and aptitudes. Two thoughts come to mind. One, if you’re hiring mainly for speed, you probably need to plan better so you aren’t desperate for someone “yesterday.” Two, the traits of the employee are much, much more important than how fast you can put them in a chair. If there is one takeaway from this article, it is this. The most crucial decision in any company is who it hires. Put your best efforts into recruiting, assessing, and selecting the highest quality employees you can - the performance of your company depends on it. And one last thought for the employees reading this: You are the result of someone else’s hiring decision. Be a great employee and prove what a fantastic decision your employer made! Carey Peters is the Executive Director of the Construction Labor Research Council, the nation’s foremost source of labor cost and information on the unionized sector of the construction industry. Previously, he spent 14 years with TVA conducting wage/salary/benefit studies and leading related negotiations with construction trades and unions. Carey has a doctoral degree in industrial/ organizational psychology from UTK.
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