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December 12 The Grill Store Give the gift of "grilling" this holiday season.

22 Cranberry Hollow Enjoy shopping in a warm Christmas atmosphere.

Judy Irmen Publisher + Editor in Chief

The Brian Vodinh Group at Keller Williams Realty makes the process of buying and selling real estate simple and stress-free for their clients.

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Healthy Eating....................................................18 Insights & Highlights......................................34 Random Acts of Flowers..............................52 Knox Heritage.....................................................58 Travel........................................................................60 Calendar of Events...........................................62 Educator Profile................................................64 For Entrepreneurs...........................................65 Family Life............................................................66 Etiquette in Training.......................................66

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From the Publisher reflect back on the current year and start to make plans for the upcoming year. Why wait until January to begin working on 2016 resolutions? You can start on those resolutions right now.

As a business owner, my husband, Tom, and I periodically evaluate how our business is tracking for the year and make adjustments as necessary. It’s not advisable to get “comfortable” with how you do business. Every so often changes need to be made to a business so it can continue to grow. And that also applies on a personal level.

This month we are pleased to highlight Brian Vodinh of The Brian Vodinh Group at Keller Williams Realty and his wife, Brooke, who are helping their clients achieve their dreams of home ownership and helping clients maximize the sale of their home. But Brian did not start out in real estate. His music and musical composing career was his focus until his newest edition to

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Kendra Menendez Editor + Administration

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the Vodinh family was born three months premature.

Brian’s focus changed. He had to make an adjustment.

He wanted to be home permanently with his family, and he has been able to transition his music career into a very successful real estate career helping families find the home of their dreams.

Family is the most important focus, and this holiday season, as you prepare for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, take time to surround yourself with family and friends. Put down the cell phones and the video games, and engage with your family in conversation and activities. Take a drive to see the pretty decorations and lights in your neighborhood, or just take a walk as a family. Make family and the people around you your priority.

We at Everything Knoxville would like to wish all of you, our readers and advertisers, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy the season!

Judy Irmen

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Introducing

The BrianVodinh Group at Keller Williams Realty

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URSUING YOUR life’s ambi-

tion can be very challenging to say the least, but pursing two separate ambitions requires an even higher level of discipline that very few entrepreneurs learn to successfully navigate. Brian Vodinh is just such a person. So just how does a person balance his passion for music – which involves having been a founding member and main songwriter of the popular international touring rock band called 10 Years, owning his own recording and audio production facility called Rain Song Creative, being a Universal/Republic Records recording artist and releasing several albums and even a charttopping number one single with the rock hit “Wasteland,” and helping handle audio post production responsibilities for television shows such as Discovery Channel’s popular Sons of Guns and Animal Planet’s Wild West Alaska series – with his enormous passion for real estate?

This month Everything Knoxville is excited to bring you this interview with Brian Vodinh, who resides with his wife, Brooke, and their three children in Knoxville. This enormously talented young man will share with you how he has been able to transform his music career into a successful real estate career at The Brian Vodinh Group at Keller Williams.

EK: Many of us have followed more than one career path in our lives, but few of us can claim to have sold more than one million albums and singles, let alone composing the score of a Hollywood feature film. While music and real estate careers may appear to have little in common, there are in fact a great many similarities. Each requires the ability to work with a team, advertising, marketing, and financial skills, not to mention excellent negotiating and people skills. Tell our readers just how these skills that you developed in your 15+ year music career has helped your clients in your real estate career.

Brian: One of the most important things I have learned throughout the years is to be authentic and to always conduct myself with integrity and honesty. Big sales pitches and tons of fluff are unnecessary and can hinder the process. As a musician that has been through the process of signing a multi-million dollar recording contract and touring all across the world, one of the things I joke about 6

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is that there is more business than music in the music business. It was certainly a crash course in fine-tuning my people skills and negotiating tough contracts, both of which have greatly benefitted my real estate clients.

EK: Tell us why you selected Keller Williams Realty.

Brian: Keller Williams was the right fit.

The culture within Keller Williams was very attractive to me. It’s now the industry leading firm, and the education and support they provide to their agents really made them the best choice for me.

EK: Your real estate team, The Brian Vodinh Group at Keller Williams Realty, is made further unique as your wife, Brooke, is a key member of your team. Truly a family business, how do you feel that benefits your clients?

Brian: One of our children, who is now almost 10 months old, was born more than three months premature. The adventure with our little girl began at our 20-week checkup at the doctor when we found out that Brooke was in the midst of premature labor and there was a strong chance we could lose our little angel.

We are more than gracious for the amazing team at UT Medical Center who were able to maintain Brooke’s pregnancy until 27 weeks and then take such great care of our little girl in the NICU for nearly five months. Brooke and I made a pact that if we could get through this challenge together, then we could get through anything, and I can say with absolute confidence that we make an incredible team!

When someone calls us for their real estate needs, they don’t just get me, they also get Brooke. With her extensive sales experience, there is no aspect of a real estate transaction that she cannot handle. I’m very proud to call her my wife, business partner, and best friend.

EK: Tell our readers how our area residential real estate marketplace has evolved during the last five years and what our outlook is for the future.

Brian: The future is very bright in housing!

Knoxville is a superb market and will continue to see consistent growth. Areas such as Farragut and Hardin Valley are growing stronger and thriving from the continued expansion of area commercial developments, as well as offering top-notch educations from some of the highest rated schools in the state of Tennessee.

EK: You have been selected to represent an

area developer and take the lead on sales and acquisitions for a very large, brand new West Knoxville residential project, as well as helping the firm with sales in Farragut’s Split Rail Farm subdivision. Why do you feel that The Brian Vodinh Group was selected to represent these very important communities?

Brian: First, I would like to commend the management team at Development & Design Concepts for the fine work they do. They pay very close attention to detail and genuinely care about the quality of service that they provide. My relationship with them developed out of a mutual respect for each other’s work, and I believe they respect my tireless work ethic and commitment to achieving successful outcomes for both their customers and DDC. Also, both DDC and The Brian Vodinh Group share the same objective, which is to go above and beyond for our

Photo by D. Roberts Photography taken at Split Rail Farm, built by Development & Design Concepts

clients and exceeding their expectations.

EK: How do you feel that The Brian Vodinh Group can better represent the needs of both buyers and sellers in today’s real estate marketplace?

Brian: It’s all about the needs of our clients.

We are committed to making the process of buying and selling real estate simple and stress-free. We are a family helping families with the goal of developing long-lasting relationships with people.

EK: What is the best way for our readers who may have an interest in buying a new or existing home or selling their current home to contact you?

Brian: Give us a call! Our direct line is 865-221-2102 and our office line is 865-9665005. We are also always available by email at brianvodinh@kw.com, and we love to share

our listings and interesting articles we feel could be beneficial to homeowners on our Facebook page, which is www.facebook.com/ brianvodinhgroup EK: In closing, is there anything else you would like to say to our readers?

Brian: After I made the decision to stop touring with the band and be home permanently with my family, I knew that helping people with their real estate needs was what I would do for the rest of my life. Finding the perfect home for someone, or selling their home, is a truly gratifying experience. Much like writing a song that pulls at someone’s heart strings, finding a family the home of their dreams is equally as fulfilling. We look forward to meeting many more of the great people in our community and developing relationships that will last a lifetime!

The Brian Vodinh Group at Keller Williams Realty 865.966.5005 office 865.221.2102 direct 11121 Kingston Pike, Suite C Knoxville, TN 37934 brianvodinh@kw.com www.brianvodinhgroup.com

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Lifestyle

BY PATRICIA NASH

As Timeless As the Places You Take It

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C AC IS EXCITED to provide the Volunteer Assisted Transportation program to Knox County seniors and people with disabilities who require aid and assistance to travel safely, but we need YOUR help! Volunteer drivers are needed to assist seniors to medical appointments, shopping trips, beauty appointments, and other fun activities.

Volunteers will drive agency-owned, hybrid sedans or wheelchair accessible mini-vans and receive training to include First Aid and CPR certification.

Volunteers are needed for weekdays,

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evenings, and weekends. Thank you for considering donating your time to help Knoxville area seniors.

Volunteers must be 21 years of age, have a minimum of three years driving experience, and have an excellent driving record. Volunteer drivers must pass a Department of Transportation physical exam and participate in a drug and alcohol program. A criminal background check is also conducted.

For more information on volunteering, call 865-673-5001 or email nancy. welch@cactrans.org.

designing and m a rket i n g ba g s for other brands my whole career.

Until I created Patricia Nash Designs, people had been encouraging me for years to come up with my own line of handbags.

My response was always the same: Until I found something truly special, I wouldn’t put my name on it.

One day, while helping my mother clean out her closet, I found a vintage leather handbag with intricate tooling and designs. It evoked an emotional response in me, bringing up memories about family and my travels abroad in Europe.

Throughout the years, I had collected vintage Italian handbags that I discovered in second-hand and antique shops. I love the old world handcraftsmanship and the beautiful Italian veg tan leather. I love the way these old bags weathered and how each one looks as if it could tell a story.

Like my mother’s handbag that she had kept sitting in her closet for 50 years, all wrapped up securely, each bag holds so many memories. I decided this was something worth pursuing, and ever since I have been pouring my heart and soul into the bags that you see in stores today.

We often say that a Patricia Nash handbag is as timeless as the places you take it. I genuinely believe that, and I carry my own bags with me wherever I go. Whether traveling abroad, shopping, going to work, or hanging out with your family, there is a Patricia Nash accessory that has the form and function you can count on. I work hard to make sure each style makes a woman feel special and inspired, ready for the next adventure in her life. And now with our Men’s Collection, Nash for Men, the men in your lives can also enjoy the rich Italian leather and functional detail that they need.

I travel a lot in this business and am away from my family a great deal. But when I am back home in Knoxville, I cherish those moments with family. I hope you share my passion for life and take a moment to breathe and reflect on what means the most to you. As I always say, enjoy the moment!

Patricia Nash Designs

109 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902 www.patricianashdesigns.com

Lifestyle

WARM HOLIDAY WISHES

from the practices of Dean Kleto, MD, and Cynthia St. Germain, BA, BSN, RN! We want to take this opportunity to thank you for being our patients during 2015, and we look forward to serving you, as well as new patients, during the coming year. Our special Christmas discounts for everyone include: » Free consultation for KYBELLA (A new nonsurgical treatment for double chin) » All new patients receive one area of Botox or Dysport FREE (while supplies last) » Save $75 on Dysport or Botox treatment » Purchase one vial of Sculptra at regular price and receive one area of Botox or Dysport FREE » Purchase a 3ml Latisse kit for $85 » Save $150 on one syringe of Restylane, Juvederm, Restylane Lyft, or Restylane Silk During a free, no-obligation consultation, we will answer any questions you may have and discuss the best individual approach for you. Remember to make your appointments early to reserve the time period that is most convenient for your schedule. As always, our goal is to provide each of you with a successful, comfortable, and professional experience.

Let us help make this holiday season and new year a memorable one for you!

Dean Kleto, MD 865.524.2442

Cynthia St. Germain, BA, BSN, RN 865.394.4966 9123 Cross Park Drive, Suite 100 Knoxville, TN 37923

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We wish each of you peace, hope, and happiness now and throughout the year Cynthia St. Germain, BA, BSN, RN, who has been a

registered nurse since 1996 and an aesthetics nurse since 2005, received a BA in Psychology from the University of Tennessee and a BS in Nursing from CarsonNewman College. She served in the US Army and attained the rank of captain. She is both a nurse injector and a trainer nationally for product manufacturers, teaching injection procedures, techniques, and theory to physicians and nurse practitioners.

Dean Kleto, MD, who received a medical degree

from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and completed a general surgery residency at Chattanooga’s Erlanger Hospital and a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is affiliated with The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and has practiced in the Knoxville and Sevierville areas for more than 25 years.

The nonsurgical injectable products Cynthia offers include: • Dysport® and Botox® • Restylane®, Perlane®, and Juvéderm® XC • Sculptra • Restylane® Silk

Dr. Kleto offers a variety of surgeries that include: • Breast procedures: reduction, lift, reconstruction, and augmentation, using the AxisThree 3-D Simulator which, allows patients to visualize breast augmentation results • Body contouring: liposuction, tummy tuck, body lifts, butt lifts, and thigh lifts • Facial procedures: eyelid surgery, brow lift, facelift, and rhinoplasty

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The Perfect Gift for the Home Griller

Lifestyle

Grilling Like A Pro The Big Green Egg Offers the Ultimate Cooking Experience

Looking for the perfect gift for the home griller?

Since 1982 Prism Pool & Backyard has been one of Knoxville’s leading providers of pool supplies and service. Now our newer shop, The Grill Store, expands our offerings with a complete line of Big Green Egg grills and accessories in addition to a full selection of rubs, sauces, wood chunks, and more that can be used with any brand of grill. And gift certificates always make the home griller happy!

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The Grill Store is a “toy store for outdoor cooks” – great for gift shopping and gift certificates. Located in the heart of Bearden at the corner of Northshore and Baum Drive.

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HE BIG GREEN EGG COMPANY was founded

by Ed Fisher more than 35 years ago as he took on the challenge of developing a modernized version of an ancient Asian cooker.

Often called a “modern culinary marvel,” the EGG has amassed legions of loyal fans that include backyard grillers, culinary aficionados, and world-class chefs all across the world.

So how has the Big Green Egg developed such a cult-like following? Versatility is the name of the game with a Big Green Egg. You can perfectly prepare anything from a steakhouse-style grilled porterhouse to a tender brisket, turkey, or pork tenderloin. But meats are just the start of the options you can prepare in a Big Green Egg. Vegetables, stews, stirfrys, casseroles, and desserts are superb. Pizza on an EGG is in a class of its own. You can truly cook an entire meal in an EGG. And the EGG can even be converted into a convection oven!

Loca l ly The Gri l l Store in Bearden offers the complete line of Big Green Eggs, from a Mini Egg to the new EGGzilla – an XXLarge EGG twice the size of the already impressive XLarge EGG. If your special chef already has a Big Green Egg, look no further than The Grill Store for hundreds of

grilling accessories and gourmet seasonings and sauces that are perfect not only for EGG users but for any type of outdoor grilling.

The store offers aromatic smoking woods, gourmet grilling planks, 100% organic lump charcoa l, dozens of seasonings and rubs for meat, poultry, fish, or vegetables, and much more.

“EGGstremely” popular are the grilling classes led by Pat Bright, owner of The Grill Store and Prism Pool & Backyard along with husband Tom. “We personally use EGGs at our home and love to share our passion for grilling with our customers,” said Pat. “Every time we announce a cooking class we max out our capacity in just days.”

If you are a griller or have a special griller in your life, be sure to visit The Grill Store for gift shopping this holiday season. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to 4 pm. If you’d like to receive news of specials, cooking classes, and more, send your email address to prismpoolsknoxville@gmail.com.

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Health

BY JA S O N J. H A L L , M D, FA C S

What Do Ebenezer Scrooge and Newborn Ears Have in Common?

“Mankind is my business. The common welfare is my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence are all my business. The dealings of my trade are but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business.”

– Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol”

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INCE I WAS a child, Charles

Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” has been traditional Christmas Eve viewing at our house (the 1938 black and white version, which my father recorded on our then-high-tech VCR around 1981). The quote, spoken by the ghost of Scrooge’s longtime business partner Jacob Marley, perfectly sums up his view of the goals he and Scrooge had for their business while he was living, emphasizing material possessions over the common welfare.

Plastic surgery, as I have written before, is a wonderful specialty. As plastic surgeons, we affect positive changes in the lives of each of our patients on a daily basis. Some of the profound impact we have isn’t appreciated until much later. This is especially true in the case of much of the pediatric aspect of plastic surgery, a part that doesn’t often make it to the E! network or “Inside Edition.”

Take, for example, this child who was born with the ear deformity that you see in the upper photo. As you can see, I have been able to completely correct what is a severe deformity (and without surgery!) in six weeks.

However, at just eight weeks old when the bottom photo was taken, she is blissfully unaware of what has happened and may stay that way until she is looking through photos of herself as a newborn one day. However, because she will not have to grow up and endure the

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During the month of December, bring in an unwrapped toy to the office and receive a 20% discount on all skincare products.

All toys will be donated to Toys for Blount County.

from your charity.

As a physician and surgeon, but most importantly as a human being, my “business” is helping who I can, however I can. This Christmas, as you get busy with holiday shopping and realize that you have (gasp!) holiday pictures coming up, stop in and do something nice for yourself, and help someone else in need along the way.

For more information about newborn ear corrections, fillers, Botox, or to learn more about our “For You, For All” program, call us at 865-973-9500 or visit www.drjasonhall.com.

ridicule that she otherwise would have brings a smile to my face.

In a very similar way, our program – “For You, For All” – allows our patients to participate in local and international charities by doing nothing except being a part of our practice family. If you missed my article about it this summer, it works this way: For every cosmetic procedure that we perform, a portion of the fees will go to charity organizations both locally and nationally. You will be able to discover firsthand who your generosity has touched on our social media platforms and email newsletters and will have the opportunity to “meet” some of the people who benefit

Knoxville Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery 9239 Park West Blvd, Suite 202 Knoxville, TN 37923 865.973.9500 www.drjasonhall.com

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do you need to address for 2016? Some yearend moves may help you pursue those goals. What can you do to lower your 2016 taxes? Here are a few options that may prove convenient: » Make a charitable gift before New Year’s Day. You can claim the deduction on your tax return, provided you itemize your 2015 tax year deductions with Schedule A.1 » Contribute more to your Ali Swofford, retirement plan. If you par- PhD ticipate in a traditional (i.e. non-Roth) qualified retirement plan or fund a traditional IRA, cut your 2015 taxable income by maximizing contributions.2,3 » For TY 2015, you can contribute up to $18,000 to any kind of 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan, with a $6,000 catch-up contribution allowed for those 50+.

Your TY 2015 contribution to a Roth or traditional IRA may be made as late as April 15, 2016.3,4 » See if you can take a home office deduction. If your income is high and you are in one of the upper tax brackets, look into this. 5 » Open an HSA. If you are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan, you can make fully tax-deductible HSA contributions of $3,350 (singles) or $6,750 (families); catch-up contributions of $1,000 are permitted for those 55+ who aren’t yet enrolled in Medicare.6 » Practice tax loss harvesting. Sell underperforming stocks in your portfolio equaling $3,000 in capital losses. This tactic can offset all of your total capital gains for the tax year. Losses exceeding the $3,000 yearly limit may be rolled over into future tax years to offset ordinary income or capital gains again.7 Talk with a qualified financial or tax professional today. Focus on being healthy and wealthy in the New Year.

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Health

BY M I C H E L L E S A M P L E S

Holiday Recipes with a Twist Dressing » 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans, mashed » 2 cups cooked millet » 3/4 cup diced onion » 1 1/2 cup diced celery » 2 Tbsp olive oil » 4 Tbsp rubbed sage » 1 cup diced pecans » 2 Tbsp rice vinegar » 2 Tbsp ume vinegar (optional) » 2 tsp sea salt » 2 cups Imagine brand of mushroom soup (found in the health food section) Prepare millet and garbanzo beans in advance. To pan add 1 cup millet to 2 cups water. Cover and simmer for 30 min. Set aside. Pressure cook 2 cups beans in 4 cups water for 1 hour. Mash the beans before adding to millet. To skillet add olive oil, onion, and celery.

Sauté for 5 min. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Place in baking dish and bake for 45 min at 350 or until done.

Baked Kabocha Squash » 1 kabocha squash, seeds removed and cut into 2-inch cubes » 6 cloves of garlic » 1 onion, sliced » 3 Tbsp olive oil » 2 Tbsp water » 1 tsp sea salt Place ingredients in baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour.

A Twist on Pumpkin Pie CRUST

» 2 cups pecans » 6 dates, pits removed, soaked until soft Place in food processor and blend until crumbly. Pat into 2 pie pans.

FILLING

» 2 cups almonds soaked overnight, then remove the outer skin » 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree » 2 tsp cinnamon » 1 tsp nutmeg » 8 dates with pits removed » 1 tsp sea salt » 1 Tbsp lemon juice To blender add almonds and blend. It will not be smooth yet. Add pumpkin puree and rest of ingredients. Blend until smooth. Pour into piecrusts and let set for a couple of hours in the refrigerator.

Holidays De-Stressed E

ATING DURING the holidays can sometimes be stressful. Holidays

are a time when the body usually endures overindulgence, more than normal saturated fats, simple sugars, higher salt intake, and little to no fiber. Even with all this, one can still enjoy the holidays with family and friends by making just a few changes and additions to holiday fare.

There are many helpful tips that we can use during this season to help combat the holiday indulgence and its aftermath. If you are enjoying traditional fare, try adding just one healthy ingredient to recipes. Add millet or quinoa to traditional dressings and add blended nuts, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds to gravies and vegetable dishes. Add pomegranate seeds, cherries, and walnuts to cranberry sauce and pomegranate juice to salad dressings, or try blending avocados with pumpkin seeds to make a creamy, delicious salad dressing for another twist. These are just a few examples to ensure higher fiber intake, as well as more vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, and better quality fats.

If you are going home for the holidays, there are tips that can help ensure a less stressful holiday. Even though overindulgence is synonymous with holiday eating, it is best to limit quantity. Even if you are eating foods that are not your norm, eating smaller amounts and chewing well negates side effects that may be experienced otherwise. Another tip includes adding grated daikon (a Japanese white radish) as a side dish, which helps eliminate fats from the body and aids in digestion. Green tea is another healthy addition to include. Green tea contains catechin polyphenols, which has been shown to remove fats by lowering cholesterol, and is also shown to contain antibacterial properties.

Holiday eating doesn’t have to be stressful. By adding some simple ingredients to traditional recipes, you can make a world of difference by transforming recipes to a healthier version. Likewise, there are helpful tips to help with the aftermath of holiday indulgences. It is more important to enjoy the holidays with family and friends than worry.

Note: Consult your healthcare professional before making any dietary changes. These articles and recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness.

Michelle Samples-Nicolosi, Raw Food Chef and Macrobiotic Chef, owns the Rejuvenation Center in Knoxville. She may be contacted at 865.806.0356. Email your questions, concerns or topics of interest to michelle@michellesamples.com.

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Healthcare Focus: Gut Health and the Immune System “All disease begins in the gut.”—Hippocrates

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T HAS LONG BEEN known that the human gut plays an

integral role in our overall health, as well as in the functioning of our immune systems. However, the gut is often overlooked when treating illnesses, both large and small. Knox Wellness, a Knoxvillebased integrated health clinic, is working to change this by bringing the study and treatment of gut related issues into their robust service offering.

"The composition of organisms in the gut determine, to an extent, how your body stores the food you eat, how easy or hard it is for you to lose weight, and how well your metabolism functions and what roles it plays in inflammation."

The human gut contains 10 times more bacteria than all the cells in the entire body, with more than 400 known diverse bacterial species.

“Many people think the gut is involved only in digestion, but it also provides protection from infection by keeping foreign substances from entering the body and regulating metabolism,” says Emily Kopek, PA-C. “A dysregulated gut has been linked to a variety of diseases, including autism, depression, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, and even autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Type 1 Diabetes, making proper diagnosis and treatment of gut related issues imperative for a patient’s overall health.”

The Knox Wellness team takes gut health very seriously. Beginning with thorough testing for flora imbalances in the gut and any potential bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, the Knox Wellness team works with patients to develop individualized treatment options that often include dietary and supplement recommendations and the use of herbal antimicrobials, probiotics, and enzymes.

“The composition of organisms in the gut determine, to an extent, how your body stores the food you eat, how easy or hard it is for you to lose weight, and how well your metabolism functions and what roles it plays in inflammation,” said Kopek. “A big part of what we do is work on restoring healthy gut function to help a variety of conditions, even if a patient does not have gastrointestinal symptoms.”

If you’d like to learn more about how gut health affects your overall wellness, visit www.knoxwellnessexperience.com.

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BY S TA C E Y H A N D E L

Thankful for My Hair Testimonials from actual clients BELOW ARE testimonials from three clients who found a solution for their thin hair.

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Hair that once was alive Now it’s just perfectly dyed Sprayed and teased and styled to please Moves just like it’s in a breeze.

Can you guess or believe Is it a wig or a weave?

Do you really truly care Ultimately it’s all hair.

It’s a secret – don’t you tell It’s your business, guard it well No one will be any wiser When you wear a Volumizer.

– MB in Knoxville

“For as long as I can remember, I have had thin hair. In trying to solve this problem, I have used many products, all to no avail.

Many hours each week were spent trying to make my hair presentable. Getting caught in a windy or rainy situation was a nightmare.

Luckily I read an article in the local paper about the Volumizer being installed at Garde Bien Salon by Stacey Handel. Quickly I realized what a wonderful product it is, and nothing could have prepared me for the results. Now I can do whatever I want without worrying about my hair getting messed up. Washing and setting it takes only 30 minutes and is very easy for me to do instead of going to a hairdresser each week.

When I go for ‘reset’ appointments, Stacey and I discuss any changes I would like. She is so well-trained and knowledgeable in installing and maintaining this product. I have had a Volumizer for more than two years and can’t imagine life without it.”

– CJ in Knoxville

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BY JESSE C. BOLING, CO - OWNER OF CRANBERRY HOLLOW

Why Not Shop Where Mr. & Mrs. Claus Shop for Christmas?

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Our Customers Say It Best.

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my personal invitation to all of the readers of Everything Knoxville to attend our special Cranberry Hollow Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting Event on Tuesday, December 8, from 6 to 8 pm. While visiting, you will discover some of the most amazing and beautiful holiday home décor that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Exquisite tree ornaments, holiday ga rla nd, sea sona l indoor and outdoor wreaths, Christmas figurines, gourmet holiday foods, trees, florals, our huge selection of scented and realistic f lame-free candles, assorted gifts, and more have been carefully selected by my family to make this Christmas holiday one that friends and family will remember for many years to come.

While visiting our Christmas Wine & Cheese Tasting Event, be sure to sample our awardwinning Mulling Spice Apple Cider and our award-winning Raspberry Jalapeño Jam served over cream cheese, of which we have sold more than 5,000 jars of in just the last two years, and the many other tasty gourmet treats that we feature at Cranberry Hollow. We offer a variety of holiday gift baskets for you to select from, or we can create your very own specialty gift basket designed to fit your budget from items that you select in our store.

In addition, we have a wide variety of great stocking stuffers.

We also offer special layaway and gift certificates for all occasions. You will also be eligible to win one of our many door prizes, as well as take advantage of our unadvertised in-store specials featured throughout the store.

So mark your calendars for Thursday, December 8th from 6 to 8 pm for our special Cranberry Hollow Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting Event, where you will experience the sights, sounds, and fragrances reminiscent of your favorite Christmas’s past, and where you’ll be treated just like one of our family.

Discover just why Cranberry Hollow is Mr. & Mrs. Claus’s favorite Christmas shopping destination.

Cranberry Hollow

12556 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37934 865.288.7887 www.cranberryhollowgifts.com

BY GAIL EDWARDS, OWNER OF VERONICA G BOUTIQUE

A Month Full of Black Fridays

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F YOU’RE LIKE ME, the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays are my favorite – and yes, stressful – time of the year. It’s not enough that we have to clean our homes, decorate, prepare the meals, and shop for friends and loved ones.

The one thing all of us shoppers have in common is our desire to discover quality merchandise at the very best value possible. But trying to take full advantage of all the advertised sales offered by your favorite merchants can leave you feeling like you’ve just run a steeplechase.

Some sales are for a short period of time, often starting at midnight or 5 am, and are limited to merchandise on hand. Just you and a few thousand o t h e r s h o p p e rs competing for the same item or items that may already be out of stock in just the few minutes it takes you to locate the merchandise in the first place.

Black Thursday, Black Friday, cyber this, and cyber that. Who needs it?

At Veronica G Boutique, starting as early as last Christmas, we decided to do something rather unique for Christmas 2015. We were going to offer our special Black Friday pricing – not just for one day, but for the entire month of December.

This means that you can select from our boutique’s wide selection of ladies’ apparel from a host of renowned fashion designers, a wide variety of accessories, and some of the most exquisite designer-inspired jewelry that you’re likely to see this holiday season.

So forget the holiday shopping steeplechase and enjoy Black Friday prices all December long.

Fashion

Enjoy Black Friday Prices Throughout December

11655 Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek (Across from Zaxby’s and next to Steinway Piano)

865.675.0222 | Monday-Saturday 10-5

Veronica G Boutique 11655 Parkside Drive Knoxville, TN 37934 865.675.0222

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BY L AU R A G O F F PA R H A M

A Unique Christmas Gift for Someone Special W

E ALL HAVE THEM – those

very special people in our lives that we would like to do something special for this Christmas but that we just can’t seem to find at those big crowded department stores or even online. Well, here’s an exciting alternative for you to consider this Christmas. How about a gift created from art glass? And not just any art glass, but a one-of-a-kind piece of art created by a local artisan with a three decades long passion for her craft. A piece of glass art that will remind that someone special of your thoughtfulness and years of friendship, and a piece of art that will become a treasured family heirloom.

It is the artistic component of this art form, influenced by my grandmother early in my life and my trips abroad, that have captured both my passion and my imagination. I truly enjoy working hand-in-hand with homeowners, businesses, and churches who wish to create something truly unique, but at this time of year I especially enjoy working with individuals who wish to create that perfect holiday gift for that special someone in their life, helping them to express their very own artistic natures through a glass art gift.

While there are a few limitations to how glass can be used, there are no limitations on our combined imaginations or skills. I can design stained glass, leaded glass, beveled glass, sand blasted glass, hand-painted, and kiln-fired stained glass.

If you would like to discover just how glass can be creatively used to create that perfect Christmas gift this holiday season or throughout your entire home or business to create that one-of-a-kind, designer-inspired work of glass art that will truly amaze, I invite you to visit my studio Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 pm or to call me to set up a personal consultation. You can select your holiday gift from the many beautiful glass art pieces in my studio, or we can work together to create your very own design that will make this holiday season the most memorable one in years.

Laura Goff Designs

519 Lovell Road, Suite 306 Knoxville, TN 37932 865.310.7311 www.lauragoffdesigns.com 24

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Let Spa 9700 Make Your Holiday Shopping Stress-Free

H

ERE WE GO AGAIN… that

time of year when there are not enough hours in the day and not enough of you to go around. Your list of “to dos” is long, and the last thing you have time for is to relax. We can help at Spa 9700! We have assembled a fantastic selection of gifts for men, women, and children sure to shorten your list.

Spa 9700 has more than your “run-of-themill” pajamas, robes, and body care. The extensive gift boutique has carefully selected unique gift items such as Mary Lake-Thompson flour sack towels, lavender and eucalyptus neck wraps, candles, jewelry, and so much more.

And we are still your source for the most beautiful and comfortable pajamas, the finest skin care (including Jack Black for him), body care, and makeup, and all sorts of bags, from handbags to luggage.

Best of all is the fact that you can do all this shopping and then enjoy one

of Spa 9700’s seasonal massages or facials.

Maybe what you need is a manicure or pedicure for those holiday get-togethers. While you are relaxing, the elves at Spa 9700 will put your carefully chosen gifts in one of our beautiful gift bags sure to earn you the adoration you deserve. And let’s not forget the one-sizefits-all Spa 9700 gift certificate, a Christmas tradition for many years. They make great stocking stuffers, too!

Go ahead and pack your schedule full of family and friends and all the

festivities, then we’ll see you at Spa 9700!

Spa 9700

9700 Kingston Pike in Knoxville 865.357.7721 www.spa9700.com

Lots of Gift Items at

SpaNinety-Seven Hundred Pajamas • Robes • Handbags • Jewelry • Candles Body Care Products • And More!

9700 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37922 • 865-357-7721 The Shops at Franklin Square Visit our website for spa service specials: www.Spa9700.com

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BY JA S O N C R I P P E N, O W N E R O F S V E LT E B O DY C O N T O U R I N G

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP STRAWBERRIES

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OU’VE TRIED everything, includ-

ing diets, exercise, wraps, and more, but nothing seems to work. A growing number of both women and men are asking themselves the same question: How can I lose those inches that are preventing me from attaining the younger, more youthful appearance I once had?

At Svelte Body Contouring, we like to say that “everything ’s coming up strawberries” because of our new, state-of-the-art Strawberry Laser from Lila. This revolutionary body contouring laser literally helps you shape your way to fitness, health, and a happier lifestyle. Also, our laser provides inch loss with the very first treatment, motivating you to stay on track.

But best of all, the Strawberry Laser 20-minute treatment from Lila is: » Non-invasive » Painless » FDA approved » Medically directed » No downtime for recovery » Offers guaranteed/instant results Is it really possible to lose inches with every treatment? Understandably, that’s the question most frequently asked by our clients.

The answer is yes. In fact, we’re so confident you’ll lose inches that you’ll pay nothing if your treatment doesn’t produce results.

Here’s how the Strawberry procedure works.

At the beginning of your first treatment, measurements are taken of your treatment area.

Completely painless, the treatment requires only 20 minutes, during which time you can read, watch TV, or just relax. The unique Strawberry Laser works by safely expelling water, fatty acids, and glycerol from your fat cells, causing them to shrink and ultimately be carried out of your body in your urine. After your treatment, you can simply return to your normal activities.

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not harm surrounding structures, vessels, or nerves. All you have to lose are the inches and the pounds.

While you’re visiting Svelte Body Contouring, I invite you to explore the many other services we offer, including: » Teeth whitening » Esthetician services » Aesthetic/cosmetic medicine » Nerium skincare So if you’re ready to rediscover the thinner,

more youthful you and perhaps jump back into your skinny jeans, I encourage you to experience the revolutionary Strawberry Laser that will leave a thinner you with every visit. What are you waiting for?

Svelte Body Contouring 6006 Walden Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 865.312.5696 www.sveltebodycontouring.com

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Vincent’s ESTABLISHED 1961

Cash in for Christmas

If you could use a little extra money this holiday season to take care of everyone special on your holiday shopping list, and who doesn’t, why not call Vincent’s?

IF YOU HAVE unused fine jewelry, quality

diamonds, or precious gemstones that you no longer wear, why not consider turning them into cash for the holidays by selling your unwanted jewelry to Vincent’s.

Vincent’s offers you a unique, no-cost, no-obligation selling experience unlike anything that you’ve likely encountered in the past. Vincent’s offers you the safety, security, and privacy that you desire while paying you full value for your fine jewelry, quality diamonds, and gemstones based on today’s market price for precious metals, diamonds, and gemstones.

To learn more, call Vincent’s today at 865-392-5358.

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We Buy Quality Diamonds and Fine Jewelry

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Home decorating, gift giving, or framing – we’ve got it!

Confidential • Secure • Trusted Established 1961 By appointment only

Vincent’s

123 Center Park Drive, Suite 214 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.392.5358 www.sellmyjewel.com

12814 Kingston Pike ~ Farragut ~ 671-6627 M-F: 10-6 ~ Sat: 10-4 www.thetownframery.com Located one block west of Renaissance Center/Farragut

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BY V I C K I E S A L A D I N, O W N E R O F G A L L E RY O N M A I N

Art The

of Christmas

C

HRISTMAS IS A VERY SPECIAL

Give A Little Serendipity!

This Holiday Season!

Spartina 449 Nora Fleming Barefoot Dreams Waxing Poetic Lilly Pulitzer Lenny and Eva Frasier Fir and much more!

Home Accents  Gifts  Accessories Mon - Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

10665 Hardin Valley Rd. Knoxville, TN 37932 (p) 865.200.4032

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time for all of us at Gallery on Main in historic downtown Sweetwater. If you’re having difficulty selecting that perfect gift for that special someone on your holiday shopping list, I invite you to discover the Art of Christmas at Gallery on Main. We offer a variety of gift items, including framed art, hand-crafted jewelry, photography, and more from more than 25 regional artists. And this month I am pleased to introduce our newest artist, Sherry Smith of Waldens Ridge Gallery.

Sherry was raised in East Tennessee and has always been drawn to the beauty of the mountains.

“It’s nearly impossible to see what God has blessed us with and not want to recreate that splendor in a painting,” she said.

She and her husband, John, enjoy hiking mountain trails when time permits, and those hikes have provided the subjects for many of Sherry’s paintings. In recent years, the travel bug has bitten, providing Sherry with the opportunity to create works inspired by these captivating images discovered while traveling.

In addition to plein air painting, Sherry does portraits and other studio works from photographs. She also enjoys doing commissions for a specific subject. Whether it’s an old home place, a favorite childhood photo, or that special old “set of wheels,” Sherry can most likely turn it into a painting!

Sherry has been creating unique and vibrant works in acrylics since she began painting in 2002 and considers it an honor to display her works among the other celebrated regional artists whose works are on display at Gallery on Main. Please join us in sharing the holiday spirit!

Gallery on Main

109 Morris Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.7400

BY BRENDA BRYAN

To the Men in the Lives of Our Lily Pad Customers

Fashion

Smart Santas Shop at

Top 10 Reasons Why a Lily Pad Gift Certificate is the Perfect Gift!

A Gift Certificate to The

Lily Pad

#10: One size fits all! #9: She gets to choose the pieces she really wants! #8: It’s always in style! #7: We gift wrap beautifully! #6: We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover,

American Express, checks, or even cash! #5: We’re a phone call away at 423-337-5537! #4: We deliver or ship! #3: She’ll love multiples of these! #2: She’ll be impressed you remembered

her favorite store! #1: Best of all, along with our gift certificate comes

our heartfelt appreciation for your business

and wishes for a joyous holiday season with

the woman in your life!

Brenda Shelley Angie Renee Carolyn Cheryl Crystal Judi Debbie Ivy Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season!

The Lily Pad Boutique Finest Ladies Apparel 209 N. Main Street Sweetwater, TN 423.337.5537 www.sweetwaterlilypad.com Mon-Sat: 10am-5:30pm

HOLIDAY SALE December 19th • 10-4

5054 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919

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Bobby Todd and UPSTAIRS Your Holiday Headquarters

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OBBY TODD in historic

do w nt o w n S w e e t w a t e r and UPSTAIRS, located at 4514 Old Kingston Pike in Knoxville, are your one-stop shopping centers for all your holiday needs. Each store offers a wide variety of holiday décor, gifts for everyone on your shopping list, and everything you need to host your holiday parties. Whether you need a beautiful wreath for your front door, unique ornaments for your Christmas tree, or a beautiful holiday centerpiece for your table, Bobby Todd and UPSTAIRS have you covered.

Unique jewelry from Mary James, Vincent Peach, Julie Vos, and Susan Shaw make wonderful gifts, as well as our selection of sca r ves, fra g ra nt ca nd les, books, luxurious soaps, lotions, pillows, lamps, and accessories for every room in your home.

Save the dates for these upcoming December events: The Third Annual UGLY Christmas Sweater Contest will be Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12, from 10-5 each day at Bobby Todd in historic downtown

Sweetwater, as well as UPSTAIRS in Knoxville. Customers must wear their most ugly Christmas sweater to compete for a $100 gift certificate and the title of #1 Ugly Christmas Sweater. All customers who wear a Christmas sweater to Bobby Todd or UPSTAIRS on Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12, will receive 20% off Christmas décor at both locations on those days.

UPSTAIRS will host a champagne reception for Nashville Jewelry Designer, Vincent Peach, on Thursday, December 10, from 3 to 7 and Friday and Saturday, December 11 and 12, from 10-5 each day. The Vincent Peach Jewelry Trunk Show will feature Vincent’s newest designs that incorporate leather with freshwater and Tahitian pearls.

Plea se not e t hat B obby Todd a nd UPSTAIRS will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so that our employees may spend time with their families. Both stores will have their annual 50% off Christmas Sale starting on Saturday,

December 26, at 10 am, and the sale will continue until Wednesday, December 30.

You do not want to miss either of these sales!

Visit Bobby Todd and UPSTAIRS this December for all your holiday needs.

Bobby Todd Antiques

305 North Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.3837 www.bobbytoddantiques.com

UPSTAIRS at Todd Richesin Interiors 4514 Old Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865.249.6612 www.toddrichesininteriors.com

FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY NEEDS BOBBY TODD & UPSTAIRS J EWELRY

Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Friday & Saturday, December 11 & 12 At both locations

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Vincent Peach Jewelry Trunk Show Thursday, December 10, from 3-7 Friday & Saturday, December 11 & 12, from 10-5

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Bobby Todd • Historic Downtown Sweetwater

Upstairs • 4514 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville

423.337.3837 • 305 North Main Street Open Monday - Saturday 10-5 • www.bobbytodd antiques.com

865.249.6612 • Open Monday - Saturday 10-5 www.ToddRichesinInteriors.com

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BY JACK WILSON

Best Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season O

N BEHALF of

all of us here at Sweetwater Flower Shop and The Mansion Restaurant, we would like to wish each of you a merry and blessed Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We are so grateful to each and every one of you for your continued support and encouragement throughout the years.

This holiday season is a very special time of the year when we transform our entire two floors into a winter wonderland that we wish to share with you. We would like to personally invite each of you to share our special holiday wonderland all throughout the month of December. We’re confident you’ll find it truly magical and inspiring, and it’s also our way of saying thank you to all of our faithful customers. Please come and share this most special time of the year with us.

Never has our shop had such a huge selection of Christmas wreaths and table arrangements, as well as holiday home décor and Christmas ornaments.

You’ll also discover hundreds of floral arrangements and wreaths, all designed and handmade by me personally, along with a large selection of beautiful gifts, including ladies' apparel, scarves, designer handbags, designer-inspired jewelry, home décor items, and much more that will make perfect holiday gifts even for that person on your holiday shopping list that seems to have everything. Also, The Mansion Restaurant is the perfect venue for sharing this holiday season with friends and family.

We have just finished stocking our new University of Tennessee room with lots of new merchandise now available for your holiday gift-giving. In addition to our full line of UT women’s clothing, accessories, and jewelry, we now have added lots of pewter items, Christmas ornaments, wall hangings, clocks, and lamps. For the Big Orange fan on your Christmas list, Sweetwater Flower Shop is sure to have just what you need for that special “Go Vols” Christmas gift.

Not sure what to get that special person on your Christmas list? A gift certificate from Sweetwater Flower Shop or The Mansion is always an appreciated gift.

We look forward to your visit and for the opportunity to share our holiday greetings with each and every one of you.

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Greet the Seasons Florals ∙ Home Decor Ladies Accessories Jewelry ∙ Scarves Handbags

Sweetwater Flower Shop 

118 W. North Street Sweetwater, TN 37874

423-337-6623

Sweetwater Flower Shop 118 W. North Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423.337.6623

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BY PA M E L A G O T T, M S N, A P R N, F N P - B C

Feeling and Looking Your Best

M

Y PASSION for a career

in medicine began early in life, and along with the steadfast encouragement of my greatest mentor – my father, an entrepreneur – I discovered that I could achieve anything in life by combining a strong work ethic and a dedication to my dreams. Sadly, my father passed away far too early, but he still took a great deal of pride in seeing his daughter become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a master’s degree in nursing along with becoming a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. It’s in my father’s memory that I started Gott Family Medical Clinic.

Gott Family Medical Clinic is dedicated to helping every member of your family achieve their optimal health potential. As an APRN, I am educated and trained to provide health promotion and maintenance through the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and chronic conditions. Our office provides a relaxed, comfortable environment for your healthcare in a convenient location.

The services I provide include: » Direct Primary Care (adult and child) » Urgent Care (allergies, cold/flu, lacerations/ cuts, coughs/sore throats, sinus problems) » Complete physicals, sports physicals, work physicals » Vaccinations » In-office testing (rapid strep tests, influenza tests) » In-office diagnostics (spirometry, blood glucose) 32

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» Nutritional counseling » Medication management » Blood work » Well visits » New problem visits » Chronic disease management » Hormone Replacement Therapy » Skin lesion removal (moles, skin tags, warts, fibromas) » Pap smears, pelvic annual exams Another area of my practice that I am particularly proud of is the incorporation of a medical spa we call The Face Place™. By combining Gott Family Medical Clinic with The Face Place™, we are able to help patients to not only feel their best, but to look their best as well.

At The Face Place™, we combine the latest FDA-approved products and the most current non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques to provide you with the natural and elegant results that provide a more youthful appearance. As an esthetic injector, I have developed the unique ability to artistically create a younger version of yourself, which requires a keen aesthetic eye for correcting facial dimensions. Each face is unique, requiring a customized approach for each client. This approach also ensures the longest lasting and most natural looking, youthful appearance.

In addition to our non-surgical facial rejuvenation, we also offer the following medical grade services and prescription only products:

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Classic design Merry Christmas painted wood and metal tray is perfect for decorating and functional as well! Find this and many other decorating and gift giving items at The Town Framery & Gifts, 12814 Kingston Pike in Farragut, 865.671.6627, www.thetownframery.com.

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These designer-inspired jewelry pieces are just a few of the many Christmas items, including home décor items, florals and wreaths, art, and ladies' apparel and accessories, for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Available at Sweetwater Flower Shop, 118 W. North Street in downtown Sweetwater, 423.337.6623.

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Put even more Joy into your holidays this season with this hand-crafted greeting.

A variety of additional greetings available include Noel, Peace, and others.

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These are just a few of the hundreds of items you’ll discover that will make not only wonderful additions to your home’s décor, but great Christmas gifts as well. And all at up to 70% off original retail pricing. Available at Consign To Design, located in the Market Place Shopping Center, 9329 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, 865.249.7428, www. consigntodesignstore.com.

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These stunning, handcrafted jewelry pieces are the creations of local artist, Carolyn (Sam) Macklem.

Her designs, which feature very intricate patterns of stones, gems, and beads, as well as artistic works of many area and regional artists can be enjoyed at Gallery on Main, 109 Morris Street in Sweetwater, 423.337.7400.

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SUBMITTED BY CAROL REESE, UT EXTENSION HORTICULTURE SPECIALIST, WESTERN REGION

UT Gardens Plant of the Month:

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NO TREE is perfect. Some have lots of issues

and are not considered desirable landscape plants. Trees with few issues tend to show up regularly on lists of recommended trees for urban use. Flaws that might not be so noticeable in the typical landscape are going to be obvious when the tree is used on a city street.

Lacebark elm, Ulmus parvifolia, shows up repeatedly on these lists and was chosen as Urban Street Tree of the year in 2003 by the Society of Municipal Arborists. Sometimes you may see this species called Chinese elm, but a concerted effort has been made to change that, since Chinese elm is also a common name for Ulmus pumila, a tree that has little to recommend it. Of course the Latin name is the best way to ascertain that you are indeed purchasing the correct plant.

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Lacebark elms grow rapidly and have small leaves that are less likely to clog drains or create a littered aspect. They are strong-wooded, heat and drought resistant once established, and winter hardy at least to Zone 5.

There is much variation in the genetics and selections have been made for upright, v-shaped growth habits – ideal for trees that will offer shade yet not obstruct pedestrians or drag on the roofs of automobiles. Other cultivar selections offer traits such as dwarf, compact, or variegated forms. Still others are evergreen or semi-evergreen in warmer climes, and some offer burgundy fall color. A clone called ‘Golden Rey’ glows with softly golden foliage.

Perhaps the most remarkable ornamental attribute is the one that characterizes the common name – the beautiful exfoliating bark. In tones

of gray, green, orange, and cinnamon brown, it is reminiscent of the most colorful crapemyrtle barks but has more of a lacy textural interest.

Some cultivars have richer tones, and some will develop this ornamental attribute when quite young, while others may take several years.

So if no tree is perfect, what is the flaw in lacebark elm? It can reseed vigorously, though this varies by cultivar.

Plant lacebark elm in full sun, and look up first as it will become a medium to large tree, 40 feet to 50 feet in height, with a comparable spread.

This is dependent on the cultivar, as some have been selected for narrower growth habits. It is adaptable to most any soil, but avoid consistently soggy.

Specimens can be seen in the parking lot at the UT Gardens, Jackson. The golden form, ‘Golden Rey’, is found at the southeast corner of the building.

Carol Reese is the Western Region Ornamental Horticulture Specialist for University of Tennessee Extension. Her office is located in the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. The University of Tennessee Gardens located in Knoxville, Crossville, and Jackson are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. Designated as the official botanical garden for the State of Tennessee, 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 except during designated special events. For more information, visit www.utgardens.tennessee.edu.

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The first two priorities are: 1. Finding the right real estate agent to help with the sale, and 2. Deciding on a marketing plan.

The real estate agent helps with the nuts and bolts of data collection, analysis, valuation, pricing, and comparing your property to the inventory currently on the market in your area. Quality service more than pays for itself. Discuss and agree on the rules for showings; for example, only pre-qualified buyers should get appointments to review the home. Open houses are the one time anyone, especially other brokers, should see the residence.

Review the marketing strategy with the agent.

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3. Clean and groom the front yard.

4. Keep the kitchen sparkling clean with a fresh smell.

5. Clean and detail the bathrooms, too.

6. Clean all the windows in the house.

7. Do not allow closets, storage areas, or laundry rooms to look overcrowded or inadequate.

8. Depersonalize your space.

Now that the house is ready‌ Walk through the house with the agent. Let them comment on practical improvements you should make in further readying the space. Small improvements can bring back great rewards in price. Buyers pay for move-in conditions. They also discount heavily for undesirable or unlivable conditions.

Listen to your agent, and give them the best possible product to sell. Your bottom line will improve.

Besides, remember that pride factor buyers like to see? It feels pretty good to know you improved your home and left it better than you found it.

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While homeowners across the country are increasingly creating popular outdoor “rooms” such as porches and lanais with kitchens complete with large, permanently-installed grills, refrigerators and work areas, luxurious fireplaces, beautiful lighting, and even artwork specially made to be weather-proof, flying and biting insects often keep homeowners from using their new outdoor spaces.

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Large, motorized screens are a perfect example of how to blend function with comfort. These screens can be recessed into the beams or walls of your home, thereby staying truly hidden when fully retracted. The best part about using retractable screens is that these screening solutions don’t diminish your views or your home’s esthetics, as the screens are in place only when needed.

For the ultimate in elegance, many of these retractable screen solutions can be seamlessly blended into virtually any architectural style.

These retractable screens are available in a variety of different custom colors and wood grain finishes that help to coordinate your screens with your interior or exterior color schemes. The screens can also be programmed to come down and retract with sun and wind sensors and be connected to your home’s automation system to have the screens come down at a specific time of day when extra shade or insect protection is most needed.

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us! Some of you are really excited about the holidays, and some of you are not. Whatever your position on Christmas and Hannukah, there may very well be days when you simply cannot deal with the holiday chaos any longer. For those days, here is a brief rundown of reasons to get out of the house: » You can still plant trees and shrubs as long as the ground isn’t frozen, and that doesn’t happen here very often.

Newly planted trees and shrubs will continue to need water in order to survive the winter. If we go longer than a couple of weeks without rainfall, drag out the hose. » If your yard is dull and colorless, you can plant pansies. The ground is still warm, and they will look great next spring. If you don’t want to plant them in the landscape, set a few pots on your porch. It’s amazing how cheerful they look on gloomy winter days. » Clean up beds if you haven’t done that yet. This is especially important if you had

insect and disease problems. » Heavy layers of leaves will need to be removed from beds and lawns to prevent suffocation. Light layers can be run over by the lawn mower and left to decompose. » Dump the soil from terra cotta and cheaper ceramic pots into your flower beds, and store them in a protected location.

Sturdier pots can be kept out and turned into winter decorations. Plant them with hardy plants, or fill them with greenery. » Don’t forget about the birds! Keep feeders clean and full, and keep baths rinsed.

Metal and plastic baths can stay outside, but ceramic and clay will need to be drained and stored to prevent cracking. » Take a walk around your yard and see what you have available for holiday decorations. Magnolias, hollies, hemlocks, boxwoods, pines, and other plants are great for fresh greenery. Cut branches and immediately place in water. Woody stems should

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be crushed on the ends to let in more water. They will last longer if you soak them overnight. » Don’t forget the nuts, seeds, and berries!

Nandina berries, pinecones, rose hips, acorns, Magnolia seed pods, and a host of other things can be used for accents. Beauty berry can also provide unusual color to your decorations. » If you are going to buy a freshly cut Christmas tree this year, buy from someone you trust. Yes, I mean Meadow View. Many trees in box stores and tree lots are cut in late October or early November and will struggle to last through the holidays. Ours will be cut on November 17th in North Carolina at Hudler Tree Farms. We pick them out, so we know they are fresh and pretty. » Poinsettias are another plant that should be bought from someone reputable (cough, Meadow View), because they need special treatment. They don’t get that at box stores or warehouse stores. I watched a lady buy 25 big ones last year at a warehouse store, only to have them load them in the back of her truck. It was a cold day, and I can tell you they were dead by the time she got to the red light. Rule 1: Poinsettias won’t survive cold weather. Anything below 50 degrees will injure it, even if the exposure time is short. Rule 2: Poinsettias are fragile and should not be placed anywhere they can be bumped, brushed against, or kicked. Rule 3: Poinsettias should always be placed in a sleeve for transportation, but the sleeve should be removed as soon as you get it home. Rule 4: Water when the top inch of soil is dry, but don’t let it stand in water.

Poinsettias may be grown as a houseplant, but I don’t suggest trying to make it bloom again next year. It’s generally not worth the effort. And FYI, they are not as toxic as some people think. Some people/dogs/cats may be sensitive, however, so keep it away from anyone/anything that might eat it. » Keep us in mind as a source for gifts during the holidays. We have tools and gloves for the gardener, birding supplies for the bird enthusiast, and beautiful gifts for everyone else. If you don’t know what to get, we have gift certificates in any amount.

That’s all for this month. If you have any questions or need more details on anything I talked about, give us a call or send an email to hello@ meadowviewgreenhouse.com. From all of us at Meadow View, we wish you a very happy holiday season!

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Fortunately, homes can be replaced or repaired and family life restored to normal. But the ease by which life is restored after a disaster is likely most dependent on the selection of the mitigation and restoration company you select.

Before launching Ethos Restoration, our primary focus was to identify these needs and the response to those needs that people impacted by disasters experience. And we went a step further.

We asked ourselves how we would want to be treated if we were the victims. The answers to all of those questions led to the creation of Ethos Restoration.

Ethos Restoration is a full-service emergency response company that specializes in water, fire, and smoke damage mitigation. Ethos Restoration is large enough to meet the needs of our clients but small enough to retain the strong family influence that is the foundation of our company and that families in need appreciate so much when disaster strikes.

Available 24/7, Ethos Restoration provides: » Damage evaluation » Demolition » Reconstruction » Site clean-up » Smoke & soot repair » Odor removal » Board-ups » Content cleaning & packing » Mold & water remediation & mitigation » Sewage back-up » Tree damage » Wind, storm, lightning & tornado damage Should your family ever experience a natural disaster, I invite you to experience the Ethos Restoration difference and discover what our family can do for your family.

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Looking for some Christmas shopping ideas for those difficult to shop for people on your holiday list? Here’s an idea. Why not visit Consign To Design? We have a large selection of glassware, China, and home décor items that are often one-of-a-kind and occasionally vintage pieces.

How about a hand-painted rooster from Intrada Pottery in Italy for your country kitchen? Or how about some ornate vintage Polish China that could be used as either accent pieces or for formal occasions? Also, don’t pass up our exquisite hand-blown glassware that you’ll discover throughout our store in our numerous vignettes. These are just a few of the hundreds of items you’ll see when visiting, not to mention thousands of pieces of art, including a variety of well-known regional artists. Thousands of unique, one-of-a-kind items that you’ll not find anywhere else at up to 70% off their original retail prices, guaranteed to satisfy even the most difficult to buy for person on your holiday shopping list.

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From our family at Consign To Design to your family, enjoy a wonderful and blessed Christmas holiday!

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Get ready: The special features in these celebrities’ closets will leave you with closet envy. » Mariah Carey has a climate-controlled closet with a separate room to house more than 1,000 pairs of shoes and boots on slanted shoe shelves. » Hotelier Steven Wynn has custom tie racks for hundreds of colorful ties. » Victoria Beckham included a special clothing camera that gives a 360-degree view of each outfit before exiting the closet. » Actress Jessica Alba has a hat wall with specialty hooks for her signature chapeaus. » Sir Elton John has custom shelves and lighting to display his iconic collection of sunglasses.

While these closets cost more money than most of us want to spend for a custom closet, you can easily develop your own celebrity-inspired space.

Displaying your clothes and accessories is easy and elegant with these helpful tips: Declutter Get rid of the clothes and accessories you no longer wear. This will give you a better sense of what types of organizational materials you will need.

Upgrade the Lighting Add glamour – and light – to any space by adding a small chandelier or wall sconce.

Everything Has a Place Special jewelry drawers, hampers, fashionable hooks, and an area designed just for scarves are a few options you can use to organize everything.

Change Hangers Toss or recycle your old, worn-out wire hangers and invest in hangers that invite an attractive environment into your closet. Use alternative storage options like sliding belt racks so items are easy to reach.

Decorative Hardware Change out your plain drawer knobs for beautiful glass knobs or other interesting hardware. Think of hardware as jewelry for the drawer!

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Candles are appropriate in many rooms in your home. Nothing softens a room more than the soft glow of candlelight! Tall and tapered, short votives, star shaped - colors and scents abound!

Remember groupings of varying heights will be your key to a successful candle display!

like the twinkle of hundreds of tiny white lights.

The smallest of plants to the largest will come alive when you add a few inexpensive strands of white lights. Also, consider draping white lights inside silver netting or garland, and wrap your staircase in a fabulous and unique new look.

3. Chic table tops!

Setting a beautiful table can set the mood for all your holiday entertaining. Try adding bows to the stems of wine glasses. Fold napkins in a special way, and tie them together with a gold tassel.

Use gold or brass chargers under your special china, and pull it all together with a table runner and a wonderful holiday floral or greenery arrangement.

4. Merry mantles!

2. Sparkle!

Mirrors, silver and gold ornaments, picture frames, and even candlesticks will help your room shine. Don’t be afraid to mix metals. And by all means get out that antique silver, polish it up, and put it center stage! Nothing says “holidays”

It all starts with a theme! Possibilities might include your prize collection of antique Santas, snowmen, birdhouses, or reindeer. Whatever theme you select, use different shapes and sizes to create visual interest. Unify your display with garland, ivy, magnolia leaves, or anything else that is soft and easily draped.

5. Festive fruits and vegetables!

Put the “green” in your holiday decorating by using nature’s bounty in a decorative way. Adding cloves to oranges, limes, or lemons will create a beautiful and fragrant pomander. Simply stacking fresh lemons or limes in a tall glass hurricane can make a truly impressive decorative statement.

Decorating Den Interiors is here to help! We have the largest selection of interior design needs, including furniture, window treatments, accessories, area rugs, and lighting in Knoxville.

We come to you, so we offer a complimentary consultation for you to get to know us, how we work, and discuss your project.

Call us today! Let us help you get started on that long, overdue interior design project!

Wishing you and yours happy holidays!

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YOU’VE COMPLETED your holiday

gift list for friends and family. Now what about making a gift list for your new custom home that you’ve been postponing? A room-by-room wish list of what you’d love to have in your dream home.

If you’re thinking about a new custom home for 2016, January, the month of resolutions, is a great time to start the planning process and the ideal time to create your dream home wish list.

With your home the center of holiday activities, what better time to consider all of the new features your new home would have? You can also make note of what needs updating, what frustrates you, and what simply no longer works for your family and your lifestyle.

As you’re welcoming friends, family, and kids home from college, imagine seeing your home through their eyes. Chances are you’ll see things that should be changed or updated but that you’ve grown so accustomed to that you no longer notice them. Your wish list might also include a better alternative for out-of-town guests than an air mattress in the living room.

As you’re cooking, think about what doesn’t work in terms of storage, layout, lighting, appliances, and how your kitchen looks and “lives.”

As you’re entertaining this holiday season, think about the spaces in your home and how they’re used. For instance, do you feel cramped for space, yet rarely use your living room, and would a new floor plan make better use of your living spaces and even create space for an extra bath or powder room? Would you love to have an outdoor fireplace or a beautifully open kitchen? Think about the feel of your home, too.

Is it comfortably warm, or are you paying outrageous utility bills so family and guests won’t feel the chilly drafts from low efficiency doors and windows?

Home builder and owner of Luxe Homes and Design, Jenny Blalock, has been designing and building custom homes for 14 years. Jenny has the knowledge and hands-on experience

to help you achieve your dreams. With careful planning and an extra dose of creativity, you’ll be surprised by how far you can stretch your budget to accomplish

everything on your wish list.

So if you think 2016 might be your year to build, get started on your new home wish list today. Then, come January, share your list with us, and let’s see what we can do together to make your wishes come true.

Why postpone enjoying the ideal home that can be yours in the months ahead?

Call Jenny Blalock today at 865-755-4680 or email jenny@luxehomesdesign.com to set up a free, no-obligation consultation.

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BY C H R I S T I N A F I T Z W I L L I A M

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HEN I THINK back on the

last several years, I sit in awe and wonder at the many ways our Lord interacts with us. I want to take a moment and share a few precious family stories in hopes that your memory is also refreshed as we remember to give thanks to the One that continues to work in all our lives.

Seven years ago we visited a company in Arizona we had dreams of expanding into Tennessee. As much as we loved what we saw, we simply couldn’t rationalize starting a new business with little savings in the midst of an economic depression. So, we literally prayed, “Lord, we’d love to do this, but it seems impossible right now. If we are supposed to do this, could you send us a really BIG sign?” We arrived in Knoxville to find our new license plate for a recently purchased van in our mailbox. Printed in large letters were the company name and the date we visited them in Arizona.

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In June 2012, I had a large thyroid cancer removed, and as a result, I lost a vocal cord. I was unable to speak for almost eight months.

One afternoon my small group leader said he felt led to pray for “healing.” He did, and that very day I began to get my voice back. I still have just one working vocal cord, but somehow I am able to speak. My doctor remains amazed and doesn’t understand how I have such a strong voice. He is skeptical about my “story” but thrilled nonetheless.

My son was in fifth grade and longing for a friend. He has a hard time socially because he has Asperger’s Syndrome, but he was lonely and desperate to have a buddy at school. He prayed several nights in a row for God to send him a “Christian friend.” The following week a new boy started school. He ended up in Nathan’s class and sat right beside my son.

That was two years ago, and they became fast

friends and still are. And, for those that don’t appreciate God’s sense CO-OWNER of humor, the John boy’s name is Fitzwilliam Christian.

These are just a few of the dozens of stories I could share of how God has answered prayer in our lives. I pray you have your own stories and share them with your friends and family. May the joy and peace of our Savior overwhelm us as we celebrate the real and ever-present help of our Lord Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas!

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Who is Shae Design Studio?

WHAT SETS SHAE APART from

other designers is her ability to dive into every aspect of her construction projects. Her willingness to be on the job site and get her hands dirty gives her clients peace of mind, knowing that she will be totally involved in executing their project.

“I find it so important to build relationships with my clients and create designs that are reflections of them,” said Shae. “I want to be the bridge between contractors and clients, working alongside each to make the process simpler, more functional, and totally beautiful.”

Shae is gifted with the ability to create works of unparalleled sophistication and richness. Her knowledge of true craftsmanship and ability to see the project’s potential provides her clients with their dream home.

Deanna Olson graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design. Once graduated, she worked in a commercial design setting for almost three years. This experience amplified her skills in spatial design and furniture specification, as well as project management.

“My passion lies in all facets of design, and I strive to bring a worldly approach to

every project,” said Deanna. “I strive to create a seamless integration through all layers of design to better the built environment. The best part of my job is being given the opportunity to show my clients imaginative potentials for their home and using design to improve their daily life.”

Deanna has found her niche in Residential Design. Her skilled eye and imaginative approach to each project helps to create the best edition of the client’s vision.

Nicole Oran is a recent graduate and acquired her Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from East Tennessee State University. She is a great addition to the Shae Designs team because of her enthusiasm and drive to create beautiful spaces that suit every client.

“I love that technology has given us the ability to show clients endless possibilities for their home,” said Nicole. “It is difficult for many people to visualize something before it is finished, which is why I love our 3D design software. I find it so rewarding to watch my clients see their dreams become a reality with just the click of a button.”

Nicole loves the collaborative approach of Shae Designs. Her problem-solving skills and attention to detail prove to be an incredible asset to the company.

With extraordinary designers and unique services, Shae Design Studio is changing how people view renovations. Call us today at 865313-2656 to schedule an appointment and see how we can turn your vision into reality.

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voted the Best Pest Control Service in the Reader’s Choice Awards of the Knoxville News Sentinel! Locally owned and serving this area for more than 30 years, Dayton’s is all about continuous improvement to meet customers’ needs.

“The most important measure of our success is our reputation.

Our work is not just a reflection on the business; it is a reflection on us as individuals in this community.”

– Dayton Hylton “We are very pro-active in improving our company and have implemented leading-edge, handheld technology,” said Dayton Hylton, president and founder. “Our termite treatments have been upgraded to BASF’s new Termidor® HP, which is a computerized, high-pressure injection system.

We hire excellent employees, and we regularly send them to conferences to enhance their skills in delivering professional services to our customers.”

Evidence of Dayton’s success is continuous annual growth, high customer retention, and having NO unresolved complaints with the Better Business Bureau. A team approach motivates employees to work together and take ownership in delivering superior levels of customer service. Dayton’s is also vested in the community and regularly gives back by providing FREE services to many non-profit organizations.

As the only degreed entomologist serving the Knoxville market (Masters of Science, University of Tennessee, 1980), Dayton’s expertise is an asset for evaluating and implementing new services such as CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation for moisture/mold control, year-round perimeter pest control, mosquito control, carpenter bee treatment, fall invaders control (ladybugs, stink bugs, kudzu bugs, box elder bugs), and radon testing/mitigation.

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How Many Ways Are There to Clean an Oriental Rug? TRUTH BE TOLD,

probably hundreds of methods. As many as the human mind can conjure up. I’ve heard of Oriental rugs being washed on the driveway of a home using a garden hose, dishwashing detergent, and a stiff broom. Some O r i e n t a l r u g s, while still on a hardwood floor, have been cleaned in place, using the same methods as those used to clean wall-to-wall carpeting. Then there are the rugs that are hung in the backyard and beaten with a broom.

There may be hundreds of ways to clean an Oriental rug, but based on decades of experience, and after considerable input from Oriental rug experts, including rug weavers themselves, there’s only one way to clean them thoroughly and safely, and that is by washing them. The problem for homeowners, however, is that an 8x10 rug can weigh several hundred pounds when wet and is nearly impossible to wash by hand.

That’s why we designed our very own rug spa that uses our proprietary 11-step washing process that will thoroughly and safely wash your fine Oriental rugs. Our highly specialized process allows us to safely move your rugs throughout our facility through our multiple step inspection process, dye stabilization test, pre-vacuuming, pre-conditioning, washing, water extraction, pH neutralizing, drying, grooming and combing, fringe cleaning, post-vacuuming, and inspection.

As is plain to see, it’s virtually impossible to duplicate this washing process on your driveway, in your home, or in your backyard. In fact, many of these alternative methods can actually permanently damage your fine Oriental or area rugs by abrading them on concrete surfaces, causing the dyes to migrate (bleed), or by adversely changing your rug’s pH. Not a DIYer project, Oriental rug washing is best left to an experienced professional – that is, if you value your rugs and your back. With just a few weeks before holiday guests begin arriving, isn’t it time to call Superior Carpet & Rug Cleaning for all your upholstery, carpet cleaning, and rug washing needs?

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Thank You Volunteers!

W

HEN RANDOM ACTS OF FLOWERS first blossomed as

a simple idea eight years ago, no one could have been prepared for the unprecedented growth we have seen since. Three new branches later, the Knoxville location remains the flagship facility – and for good reason. Random Acts of Flowers Knoxville is fortunate to work with a volunteer base filled with dedicated and hard-working people. This year they helped us weather a major move, produced more floral arrangements in a single month than had ever been done before, and volunteered more time than in any previous year. The work doesn’t end when the carts filled with flowers go rolling out the doors either. Our volunteers are quick to help us clean and organize our warehouse, wash vases and flower buckets, pick up new floral donations from around the city, sort through and compost unusable floral donations, and even help us keep a stock of ready-made bows.

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come to us for different reasons. Some volunteer for the social aspect or come in with service groups, some donate flowers from the memorial of a loved one and continue to volunteer in their honor, and others have been recipients of Random Acts of Flowers bouquets themselves. Many of our volunteers simply find floral arranging therapeutic.

Whatever the reason, each of our volunteers is critical to carrying out our mission of spreading joy where it is most needed.

As the year comes to a close and we look back on everything we have to be thankful for, our dedicated volunteers top the list. May they each know just how valued they are!

For more information about becoming a

Random Acts of Flowers volunteer, call 865633-9082 or visit www.RAFKnoxville.org.

Random Acts of Flowers recycles and repurposes flowers by engaging dedicated volunteer teams to deliver beautiful bouquets and moments of kindness to individuals in healthcare facilities across the country. As a recycling “green” organization run almost entirely by volunteers, Random Acts of Flowers is committed to nourishing the health of the environment, individuals, and the community.

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Pet Care

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busy time of year! All the shopping, decorating, entertaining, and traveling the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be anything but relaxing.

The shift in family schedules and routines, re-arrangement of your home’s décor, and holiday visitors may put a strain on your dog, causing him distress.

A dog under stress might change personality as he loses his coping mechanisms. Often the reaction is avoidance with or without vocalization. Negative effects of stress on your dog may include increased sleep time, decreased appetite, and behaviors that are out of context or compulsive. Vomiting, diarrhea, and skin problems are physical signs of stress. Behavioral signs include lip and paw licking, panting, trembling, and flattened ears. Continued stress may also suppress the immune system.

Dogs recognize and react to anxiety in their owners. Don’t be a perfectionist; reduce your own stress level. Avoiding the manifestation of stress during the holidays requires vigilance and common sense. Watch for triggers

of stress. Be alert to your dog’s body language and remove the stimuli for him. Don’t put that deer antler costume on your dog. If a visiting child tries to hug him, call the child away from the dog. Provide a place for the dog to escape, safely and quietly, making sure he knows he’s not being punished. Set aside private time for you and your dog to just sit and enjoy each other’s company.

The holidays center on socialization with friends, family, and loved ones. Just as you spend time socializing with your family and friends, a sociable dog finds it revitalizing to spend time with canine friends. When you go shopping for the day, allow the dog time to spend with other canine friends. Bring the dog to day camp at Ms. C’s, which is offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, with Thursdays being special “party days.”

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Learn to Play Bridge on January 16th KNOXVILLE’S FIRST LEARN Bridge

in a Day™ seminar was a huge success. The Bridge Center was filled to capacity, and all participants experienced a fun day of bridge.

New friendships and partnerships developed as a result of that seminar, and those new players continue to enjoy this fascinating game. On January 16th at 1:00, Kevin Wilson will present another Learn Bridge in a Day™ seminar at the Knoxville Bridge Center. Participants will be introduced to the basics of playing and scoring contract bridge. Numerous coaches will be on hand to guide in actual play and to answer any questions.

This program is designed for those who have never played bridge, but it’s also for someone who might have played bridge years ago and would like to be re-introduced to the basics.

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by millions of people worldwide. The Greater Knoxville area accommodates all bridge skill levels with games in Knoxville, Maryville, Alcoa, Oak Ridge, and Tellico. These areas offer games for experienced players, as well as games specifically designed for those who are very new to the game. Some games include free lessons for beginners. You will be able to choose just how fast you journey through your bridge experience and just how far you want to go!

Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended due to limited seating. Call 865-539-4150 today to reserve your seat, and you can begin playing the best mind game ever on Saturday, January 16th. The cost is $20.

Check-in time is 12:30 pm, and the seminar begins at 1:00 pm. Your new best friend and partner just might be there waiting to meet you.

The Knoxville Bridge Club is located at 7400 Deane Hill Drive in Knoxville. For a map and additional information, visit www.unit165.org/kabc.

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T’S DIFFICULT to believe that the

iconic San Francisco band, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, took off 50 years ago, but it’s true. To commemorate the milestone this month, the band’s co-founder and key songwriter, Marty Balin, is releasing a twoCD set, “Good Memories,” of newly arranged old hits spanning the entire life and mutation of the band. In February, he’s releasing a CD of all new songs that he’s written entitled “The Greatest Love.”

I recently called Marty at his Florida home to chat about both CDs, whether or not there would be any new work from his former band mates, and what his future plans are. We started off by talking about whether he had any idea the band would be remembered and listened to for 50 years and counting.

“No, I had no idea. Who would’ve ever thought that far ahead anyway? It was fun to redo them all. I’ve been doing some of these things live. The audiences loved it and have wanted it on a record. It happened to be the 50th anniversary, and it was a good idea. Put ‘em on a record. Why not? And it was a good set up for my next new record, you know?”

With “Good Memories,” Marty tackles the classics with some different spins arrangement-wise. I asked him if these are variations that existed back when he originally wrote the songs or if they are relatively new.

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instrumental breaks and everything – none of the musical interludes. I give them the body of the song. I make it a ‘song’ song. I don’t go off on all these jams.”

Speaking of the fans being the catalyst behind “Memories,” he said, “They inspired me to do it. They’d call out these old tunes, and I started doing them. People were getting off on it. It coincided with ‘50 years later,’ so we said, ‘Hey, let’s spit it out. What the hey?’”

As for “The Greatest Love," I asked Marty to tell fans what this album is, from his perspective, and what he hopes they get from it.

“I hope that they get the same joy I get out of the songs. The connection I get when I do them live with people is why I put them on the record. The fans wanted to have them on record – or download them – whatever you want to call it. They got the joy out of hearing them live. I get the joy out of doing them that way. The reaction from the audience has been great. It showed me that they accepted the songs. It’s good to get them all down while they’re hot.”

Marty is always asked if there’s any chance of Jefferson Starship getting together to do another album. I knew it would annoy him to be asked the question, but I knew readers would want to know, so I asked him.

“No, I don’t think so, because Grace doesn’t ever want to sing again, and the other guys have their own projects. Hot Tuna’s got Hot Tuna, and Paul’s got his Starship. If we all got

together, I’d have to be in charge. I can’t do the other people’s way of doing things. I don’t think they want to get together. Why try to do it again anyway? We’ve been offered millions if we’d come together, but nobody’s gonna do it, you know? That’s why everybody’s doing their own thing. They’ve got their own interests that they want to do. Me? I’m into new songs and new music – living some of the old songs but mixing in new stuff.

“I like to be running my own show, because people call songs out from the audience. ‘Yeah!

Okay! I’ll do that one!’ I’ll go right into it. I don’t have to wait for people to change guitars or have an instrumental break in every song. I just bam, bam, bam, hit ‘em with the songs.

People say, ‘Wow! You did 30 something songs in that set!’ Well, gee, when you don’t have an instrumental in every song... I’ve been doing two-and-a-half to three hour shows, and people ain’t walkin’ out on me, because I give them a great variety of tunes – one right after another. I don’t waste time. I’m not losing any audiences by doing a long show.”

Tour plans?

“I’m just waiting until both albums are out and then will go out and do a bunch of gigs,” he said.

You can follow up on those tour developments – as well as all things Marty Balin – at www.MartyBalinMusic.com. You can read the full interview with him at www. boomerocity.com.

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Four Ways to Make Sure Your Pet Has a Safe Holiday T

HOUGH EVERYONE cherishes

the holidays as an opportunity to catch up with friends and family, they don’t always feel like a vacation. AAA estimates that more than 98.6 million people travel during the holidays each year – meaning that neither trains, planes, or automobiles are going to protect you from the crowds.

Hosting guests isn’t a breeze either, and no amount of online shopping seems to eliminate the need for a last-minute trip to the mall.

Whether you’re traveling across the country to visit in-laws or staying close to home, it’s important not to forget about your pets. To ensure a safe, enjoyable season for your fourlegged friends, keep these pet safety tips in mind from the experts at DogVacay.

1. Be smart about stocking stuffers.

Filling up your pet’s stocking can be fun, but it’s important not to get carried away. When buying special treats for the occasion, remember to check for any recalls. When shopping for toys, avoid items that have stuffing or fuzz that pups can get into and eat. If you live in a city or have neighbors, you should also be careful when buying anything that makes a lot of noise in case your pet gets carried away with the holiday spirit. Finally, remember your pet can overeat, too – keep treats in moderation to avoid an upset tummy.

2. Don’t celebrate with a bang. New Year’s Eve is a popular time for fireworks, and as pretty as they are, many animals are frightened by the loud noises. Shield your pet from these outside distractions by closing the curtains and playing some familiar background noises – like the stereo or television – to dampen the

fireworks outside and soothe your pet’s anxiety.

3. Decorate without the dangerous décor. Decorations in homes with pets must be planned with care. Poinsettias, for example, are a holiday staple, but unfortunately they are highly toxic for cats and dogs alike. Tinsel can also be harmful if swallowed and causes digestion problems in both dogs and cats. Before hanging any decoration, make sure other pet owners haven’t experienced complications.

If you do find poinsettias and other holiday ephemera irresistible, make sure it’s placed high and out of reach. Same goes for holiday sweets and things like chocolate. No one wants

to spend Christmas dinner at the vet.

4. Keep an eye on doggie doors. When guests arrive at your home, doors will be opening and closing constantly. If you’re worried about a potential jail break, it may be helpful to download a pet tracking app like Tagg, which attaches to your pet’s collar and lets you track them. That way you can find your pet at any point in the festivities, even if they do manage to get loose outdoors.

The holidays are an exciting time for families everywhere, and with just a little extra planning on your part, you can make this season enjoyable for all the people and pets in your family.

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2015 East Tennessee Preservation Awards

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AST TENNESSEE is a beautiful

region that is rich with history and interesting places. Each year the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance recognizes outstanding persons, projects, and organizations working to preserve our heritage for future generations. This year our 10 award winners are celebrated for their contributions to historic preservation, and here are their stories.

Fo l k s d r i v i n g t h ro u g h d ow nt ow n Morristown a couple of months ago noticed something new and refreshing on the side of one of its historic Main Street buildings. The Coca-Cola ghost sign, which had been faded for so long, was suddenly bright and vibrant again. This is thanks to a program started by Coca-Cola Consolidated based in Charlotte, NC. Restoring ghost signs such as these can rally communities, increase pride in buildings, and revive memories that multiple generations hold dear.

If you had been passing through Chestnut Hill in 1911, you would most likely have stopped at the A.J. Bush General Merchandise Store and found it filled with food, household goods, clothing, farm equipment, and even live animals. The store became a gathering place for the community, and served it as a general store for 100 years. After sitting vacant for a decade, Bush Brothers and Company began restoring the building in 2008 to become a visitor’s center for their company. Since 2010, the visitor’s center has welcomed more than 600,000 visitors to its general store, museum, and Family Café. What a great example of pairing historic preservation and heritage tourism!

One of the most important actions that can be taken on behalf of historic preservation is to raise awareness of history itself, especially at the local level. Duay O’Neil is a name familiar to many people in Cocke County and beyond. As a teacher, historian, journalist, and community servant, Duay has been telling the story of Cocke County for decades. He writes a weekly column for the Newport Plain Talk, is a popular speaker, and has been recognized by proclamation by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We thank Mr. O’Neil for keeping these stories alive for new generations.

The Old Morgan County Jail was built in 1930 but had been left standing empty for several years and fell into serious disrepair.

Lee Aslinger took on the project of renovating the landmark, which now houses the Morgan County Archives and the collection of the Morgan County Genealogical and Historical Society. The renovation could not have happened without Lee, who removed drop ceilings, uncovered brick walls, revealed an original archway, and restored the original 58

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door, among many other things.

Bonnie Peters has devoted herself to historic preservation in Union County. Since retiring, Bonnie has written three hardcover and five soft cover books on the county’s history, has conducted genealogy workshops, advocated for cemetery preservation, and kept the histories alive. She has also worked on preserving historic structures, including the Maynardville Bank, her father’s monument shop, the Mark Monroe Corn Crib, and the historic Oak Grove School in Sharp’s Chapel. Bonnie has served as Union County Historian since 1994.

The Lyric Theatre has been a part of Loudon, in one form or another, since about 1912. For more than a decade, the Loudon Merchants and Property Owners Association and local volunteers have chipped away at restoring the charming old theatre to its former glory and establishing it as a center for the performing arts. An integral player in this effort is the Lyric Theatre Company, which launched their first production at the historic theater two years ago. This, in turn, has helped the association to secure funding for more improvements.

Ms. Helen Kinzer’s house at 802 Mayes Avenue in Sweetwater had fallen on hard times. The talk around town was that demolition was eminent. But this house had a next door neighbor who loved old houses and happened to take an interest. Those neighbors were Carol and Vijay Randive, who purchased the home in December 2014 and began renovations. Most of the windows were saved, the floors refinished, and original fireplaces and built-ins were kept. There is still some work to be done, but now people don’t ask when the home will be torn down. Instead they say “thank you” to the Randives for restoring the

old house they thought had no future.

What do you do when you want to tell the story of a place, but the place is no longer there? With today’s technology, you create a virtual experience. Anyone who knows just a little bit about Oak Ridge history has heard about K-25. The plant was designed to use the gaseous diffusion process to enrich uranium during World War II. The mile-long, U-shaped plant covered 44 acres and was the largest roofed building in the world in its day.

To tell the K-25 story to future generations, The Department of Energy and its cleanup contractor, URS | CH2M Oak Ridge LLC (UCOR), are preparing to launch the K-25 Virtual Museum website, which will ensure this story continues to be told in an innovative, new way.

At the historic English colony of Rugby, you will find Walton Court, the home of Rick Murphy and George Zepp. The current residence is a reconstruction of the original home George’s great-grandfather built in 1881. Tragedy struck in 1988, and that home burned to the ground. Thanks to a year-long reconstruction project undertaken by Rick and George, Walton Court is back and just as beautiful (if not more so). Built on the original foundation and guided by preservation architect Michael Emrick of Nashville, the spirit of the original home and that of the Rugby colony carries on.

When the property at 3305 Bunker Hill Road in Knox County was listed for sale, the house sitting on the property was considered less important than the lot itself. The midcentury modern home had been neglected for so long that a jungle had grown up around, on, and inside the structure. The previous owner simply walked away and left everything to ruin. John and Aldris Kerr saw potential and worked with the Brewer Ingram Fuller architectural firm to transform that jungle into a lovely and exciting modern home.

View photos and learn more about past winners at www.knoxheritage.org/etpa.

The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance works to preserve the structures and places with historic or cultural significance in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties. ETPA partners with Knox Heritage to serve as the regional arm for preservation activities in these 16 counties.

Clinton Glass SUCCESS

As a business owner I receive calls every day from advertising reps asking me to spend money with them.

Whether it’s print, radio or television, they all suggest that their advertising method is the best way to get my message out to potential clients. They have a high hill to climb, because Everything Knoxville already does a great job of finding potential customers for us. Everything Knoxville puts out a quality monthly publication that is mailed directly to homeowners. That means my customers pull the magazine directly out of their mailbox, making it more likely for them to read. We track our client phone calls from several advertising sources, and Everything Knoxville does better dollar for dollar than any other publication I’ve advertised in. Thanks Judy and Tom!

Greg & Kim Stowell

Owners of Clinton Glass

SHARING THE SMALL BUSINESS STORIES OF KNOXVILLE Photo by D. Rober ts Photography

9939 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37922 865.247.0404 www.clintonglasscompany.com

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Now through January 2, 2016 (Closed Christmas and New Year’s Days)

BELLINGRATH GARDENS AND HOME in Alabama is celebrating

the 20th anniversary of Magic Christmas in Lights in 2015! The holiday tradition lets guests stroll through a dazzling display, which Photo courtesy of features more Bellingrath Gardens and Home than 1,000 set pieces, three million lights, and 15 scenes throughout the 65-acre garden estate. In addition, the Bellingrath Home is decorated in its holiday finery and the gardens are enhanced with hundreds of beautiful poinsettias.

The holiday event includes nightly choral performances on the South Terrace of the home. In addition, guests may purchase hot chocolate on Live Oak Plaza to warm the heart and soul.

Magic Christmas in Lights, which made USA Today’s 2014 list of “10 Best Public Light Displays in America,” is a familyfriendly event for all ages to get everyone into the holiday spirit. After touring the lights, guests may even have photos taken with Santa and find that perfect holiday present in the popular Bellingrath Gift Shop.

Schedule The 20th anniversary celebration of Magic Christmas in Lights is going on now and runs through January 2, 2016 (closed Christmas and New Year’s Days).

Magic Christmas in Lights is open daily from 5 to 9 pm. Tours of the Bellingrath Home are every hour and half hour until 8:30 pm.

Choral and Musical Performance Join us nightly, Sundays through Thursdays, on the South Terrace of the Bellingrath Home and listen to wonderful musical performances that complement your magical experience.

Event Tickets Purchase your tickets in advance online. Guests may purchase tickets daily through January 2, 2016. While you must select an individual date to purchase tickets, all online tickets are valid on any night during Magic Christmas in Lights. Upon arriving, present your ticket at Will Call for admission.

For more information, visit www.bellingrath.org.

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Photos courtesy of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Christmas at Callanwolde: Your Home for the Holidays Now through December 15

THE JOY of the holiday season begins at

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center with Christmas at Callanwolde, a spectacular 16-day Atlanta Christmas destination and Designer Showroom going on now through December 15. This is a Tudor Revival Mansion built by Charles Howard Chandler, former Coca-Cola Company president.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy touring the 27,000-square-foot historic mansion elaborately decorated with professional holiday displays, expansive artist market, and themed

events for all ages. Every room inspires and captures the spirit of the season. Callanwolde holds something for every member of the family.

Christmas at Callanwolde offers a variety of opportunities to celebrate the season with daily events, including tours of the mansion, live entertainment, holiday shopping, seasonal workshops, and family activities. Event hours are 11 am to 7 pm weekdays and 9 am to 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays.

Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t www.callanwolde.org.

Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina December 3-5, 10-12, & 17-19

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come to life amid the soft glow of more than 5,500 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights from 3 to 10 pm. Walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, hear the sounds of hand bells ringing, carolers singing, and celebrate the season with family and friends.

Nights of a Thousand Candles continues to delight guests with beautiful candle and lighting displays and exceptional entertainment.

The 80-foot-tall Holiday Fir tree decorated with 60,000 lights will be lighted in ceremonial fashion at 5:45 pm every night. New this year, hand blown glass sculptures from Conway Glass will be in Anne’s Garden.

Brookgreen Gardens: Where Art and Nature Meet Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark located between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, encompasses more than 9,000 acres in the South Carolina Lowcountry. The three main features of Brookgreen Gardens are the Huntington Sculpture Garden, the Center for American Sculpture, and the Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve.

The Huntington Sculpture Garden opened in 1932 as America’s first public sculpture garden.

Its garden spaces and the collection of sculpture displayed within them have continued to expand through the years. The collection now contains more than 1,400 works spanning the entire period of American sculpture from the early 1800s to the present, and its placement in more than 35 acres of garden and landscape settings creates an extraordinary combination of art and nature.

The thousands of acres in Brookgreen’s Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve are rich with evidence of the great rice plantations

Photo courtesy of Brookgreen Gardens

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of the 1800s and the Gullah culture of the enslaved Africans who sustained it, as well as with the native plants and animals of the distinctive landscapes of the Lowcountry. Visitors may explore these places and the culture they supported through the programs at the Lowcountry Center by walking the Lowcountry Trail with its archeological sites, by touring the animal exhibits, and by traveling on the boat or overland vehicle deep into the Preserve.

The Center for American Sculpture opened in October 2003 and contains a sculptor’s studio, library, and offices. Its purpose is to provide a place to create, teach, research, and promote figurative sculpture by American artists. It hosts sculpture master classes and workshops each year and supports a master sculptor-inresidence program. The Center for American Sculpture is not open to the public but is available for private tours.

Admission to Brookgreen is good for seven days. Children 3 and under are admitted free; adult tickets (19-64) are $14; young adults (13-18) and seniors (65 and over) are $12; children (4-12) are $7. Brookgreen Gardens is located on U.S. 17 between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and is open to the public daily.

For more information, call 843-235-6000 or visit www.brookgreen.org.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Returns to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Now through January 3, 2016 Final season for Dollywood’s A Christmas Carol

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UDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER leads Santa’s sleigh back

to Pigeon Forge for Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana now through January 3, 2016. Rudolph and his special friends enjoyed visiting Dollywood guests so much they’ve decided to pack up all of the fun from the North Pole and bring it to Dollywood for this year’s festival!

Throw in the park’s four million dazzling lights, award-winning entertainment, and delicious food options and it is easy to understand why Dollywood earned this year’s Amusement Today Golden Ticket Award for Best Christmas Event, its eighth consecutive honor. In fact, Dollywood is the only theme park in the world to ever win the award.

“I’m so proud of the work everyone puts in to making Christmas such a special time for families at my Dollywood,” said Dolly Parton.

“They start putting up Christmas lights in July! It’s so beautiful and truly is the most special time of year to visit. Our entertainment team does an amazing job with all of the great shows they perform at Christmas. Why I hear they’re even going to bring back the hologram version of me one more time so you can see ‘the other Dolly’ remind ol’ Scrooge what Christmas is all about!”

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the beloved Christmas television special, comes to life at Dollywood this season. Guests can meet Rudolph and his friends, including Clarice, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, and Yukon Cornelius in Rudolph’s Holly Jolly ™ Junction, a magical area where festive fun awaits. After meeting Rudolph and his friends, families can head to Clarice’s kitchen to decorate custom Christmas cookies or even take part in a few reindeer games!

With a number of family-favorite shows throughout Dollywood, entertainment certainly takes center stage during Smoky

Mountain Christmas. The groundbreaking Dollywood’s A Christmas Carol returns to for its final season in 2015. The show uses holographic technology to bring Dolly Parton to the stage as the Ghost of Christmas Past.

The lifelike appearance of Parton and the other holograms featured in the show leave amazed audiences mesmerized. This heartwarming tale about the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge features a 16-member cast, fully orchestrated musical tracks, and period costuming.

Dollywood’s entertainment , which in 2015 earned its seventh consecutive Golden Ticket Award for Best Shows, features several other beloved shows this season, including Christmas in the Smokies, An Appalachian Christmas, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, O’ Holy Night, and Christmas with The Kingdom Heirs. Guests also can experience the nightly Parade of Lights, a festive procession of larger-than-life toys and characters, as well as Santa’s Workshop, where the smallest guests can share their wish list with Kris Kringle.

Families can finish their visit with a traditional Christmas meal, as several of Dollywood’s menus feature holiday-themed items. Among the favorites are turkey and dressing, hot flavored drinks like hot chocolate and wassail, and much more. Holiday desserts available throughout the park include pumpkin pies, pumpkin rolls, pumpkin spice funnel cakes, and a make-your-own s’mores pit.

Smoky Mountain Christmas guests can upgrade a paid one-day admission ticket to a regular 2016 season pass for as low as $28 (plus tax when buying four or more). Ticket purchasers receive credit for the value of a regular one-day ticket ($62) toward the purchase of a 2016 season pass. A season pass purchased during Smoky Mountain Christmas provides unlimited admission to this year’s Christmas

festival along with Dollywood’s entire 2016 season. (A one-day ticket is valid for upgrade on the day of visit only.) Also, guests who purchase a Dollywood one-day ticket after 6 pm receive free admission to the park’s next operating day.

About The Dollywood Company A highly awarded and widely recognized leader in the amusement industry, The Dollywood Company consists of the 150acre Dollywood theme park, the 35-acre Dollywood’s Splash Country, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Cabins, and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort. As unique as its namesake and owner Dolly Parton, Dollywood is the 2010 Applause Award winner, the theme park industry’s highest accolade, winner of nearly 30 Golden Ticket Awards, and recipient of 24 Brass Ring Awards for Live Entertainment (more than any other theme park in the world). In 2014, Dollywood was named a top three theme park by USA Today. Dollywood, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2015, is open nine months a year (late March through early January) and offers rides and attractions, shows, and a dozen crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region. Dollywood’s Splash Country, recognized by the Travel Channel as one of the country’s most beautiful waterparks and named 2009’s Must-See Waterpark by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions, operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Cabins offers luxurious cabin accommodations overlooking Dollywood. The 300-room Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort provides guests spectacular mountain views and family-friendly amenities next door to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country.

Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

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Entertainment

December Events T H I N G S TO D O • PL AC E S TO G O • PE O PL E TO S E E

December 1: Holidays on Ice in Market Square through January 18, 2016.

December 3: Celebrate the Season at Farragut Town Hall from 4:30 to 7 pm.

Featuring photos with Santa (4:30–6 pm), cookie decorating, crafts, Farragut Museum tours, and entertainment. Free!

December 3: Behold the Lamb of God Tour at the Bijou Theatre at 7 pm.

December 3: Gaither Christmas Homecoming at Thompson-Boling Arena at 7 pm.

December 4: First Friday on Market Square, Gay Street, The Old City, and Downtown North beginning at 5 pm.

December 4: WIVK Christmas Parade along Gay Street at 7 pm.

December 4: Delbert McClinton at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

December 4-8: Christmas Dinner with the Ramseys at Historic Ramsey House at 6:30 pm each night.

December 7: Mighty Musical Monday with Ensemble Swing Time at the Tennessee Theatre at noon. Free!

December 12-14: Nativity Pageant at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. December 12 & 13 at 3 pm and December 14 at 7 pm. Free!

December 7: Mark O’Connor: An Appalachian Christmas at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

December 13: It’s a Wonderful Life at the Tennessee Theatre at 1 & 5 pm.

December 8: Classic Productions for Students presents A Christmas Carol at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 10 am.

December 8: Holiday Sparkles & Spirits! at Cherokee Country Club at 6:30 pm. A benefit for The Joy of Music School.

Experience the warmth of a holiday gathering, children’s voices, and get a head start on gift buying for loved ones.

Bid on unique items in arts & culture, travel, food & wine, home & garden, professional & personal growth, and more.

December 10: Knoxville Jazz Orchestra at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm.

December 11: Alive After Five at the Knoxville Museum of Art from 6 to 8:30 pm.

December 5: Candle Making Workshop at Marble Springs State Historic Site at 11 am.

December 11: Henry Cho at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

December 5: Market Square Holiday Market from 12 to 7 pm. Also on December 12 and 19.

December 12: Jingle Bell Run at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn at 10 am.

December 5: Ryan Bingham at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

December 5 & 6: Appalachian Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. December 5 at 7:30 pm and December 6 at 2 pm.

December 6: Knoxville Fire Fighters present John Anderson at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 6:30 pm.

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December 12: Wreath Workshop at Historic Ramsey House at 12:30 pm.

December 12: Christmas Candlelight Tours at Marble Springs State Historic Site from 4 to 8 pm.

December 12: Contemporary Dance Ensemble: Holiday Spectacular at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 7 pm.

December 13: Annual Candlelight Tour at Historic Ramsey House from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

December 13: NEWSBOYS “We Believe God’s Not Dead” Tour at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 7 pm.

December 15-20: The Sound of Music at the Tennessee Theatre. December 15-17 at 7 pm, December 18 at 8 pm, December 19 at 2 & 8 pm, and December 20 at 1:30 & 6:30 pm.

December 18: Tour de Lights from 4th & Gill to Market Square at 7 pm.

December 18 & 19: Punch Brothers with special guest Anais Mitchell at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

December 18-20: Knoxville Symphony Pops presents the 29th Annual Clayton Holiday Concert: An Appalachian Christmas at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. December 18 at 7:30 pm, December 19 at 3 & 7:30 pm, and December 20 at 3 pm.

December 20: A Johnnyswim Christmas at the Bijou Theatre at 8 pm.

December 23: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at the Tennessee Theatre at 3 & 7 pm.

December 31: New Year’s on the Square beginning at 7 pm, with the ball drop at midnight.

Entertainment

Cinderella & Ebenezer at Knoxville Children’s Theatre December 4-20

KNOXVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE

will present Cinderella & Ebenezer, a new holiday play based on the timeless tales of Cinderella and A Christmas Carol. The play will be performed December 4 through 20, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 1 and 5 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm.

Cinderella & Ebenezer is a comic modern-day mash-up of two classic tales, containing the crystal slipper, rude step-sisters, midnight deadline, and all the romance of Cinderella, as well as all the good-natured holiday spirit of Charles Dickens’ classic Yuletide novel A Christmas Carol. A heartwarming comedy for all ages, Cinderella & Ebenezer is written by Zack Allen and directed by Ashlee Latimer.

The play is performed by 14 talented young actors from ages 9 to 16. The role of Cinderella will be performed by Abby Ann Ramsey, who was last seen at KCT in Shrek, The Musical, Jr. Ebenezer will be played by Lucas Cunic, whose KCT career

has spanned more than five years. Lydia Steimer plays Cinderella’s stepmother, and Minnie Harrigan, Jada Kaufman, and Sydney Reed play her daughters. Derrick Washington, Jr. will perform the role of Jake Marley, and Kayla June Nobbe plays Roberta Cratchit. Two actors making their KCT debuts are Corbin Fram and Annika Kallstrom. The rest of the cast includes KCT veterans Cian Bell, Ava Bradshaw, Nilah El-Amin, and Grant Trivette.

KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of stage plays for children. Cinderella & Ebenezer is the 72nd play to be produced

by Knoxville Children’s Theatre. The company is also the area’s leading producer of new works; Cinderella & Ebenezer is the 30th original play to be created by the company. More than 9,500 people attended a KCT play in 2014. The play is written and directed by Zack Allen.

For more information, call 865-208-3677 or visit www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com.

Events at Historic Ramsey House CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH THE RAMSEYS

HISTORIC RAMSEY HOUSE WREATH WORKSHOP

HISTORIC RAMSEY HOUSE ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR

Christmas Dinner with the Ramseys will be held December 4-8 starting at 6:30 pm each night. Each evening will feature a candlelight tour of the beautifully decorated home and lovely holiday dinner prepared by Rosa’s Catering. The dinner will be held in the 1797 home of Francis Alexander Ramsey, his wife Peggy, and their children. This is a great opportunity to entertain the special people in your life, employees, or clients.

Seating for a total of 20 guests in the dining room and the parlor is available each evening, and individual ticket purchases are also welcome. All proceeds go directly to Historic Ramsey House.

Reservations are a must and will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are $125 per person ($100 of the cost is a tax-deductible donation).

Every year Julia Shiflett and her “wreath elves” pick the finest, fresh greens and holly berries, tie beautiful bows, and find the most fragrant cloves and oranges for you to make a beautiful holiday wreath and pomander for your home. Our wreath workshop will be held on Saturday, December 12, starting at 12:30 pm with refreshments, and instruction begins at 1 pm. Please bring a pair of small garden shears, garden gloves, and a holiday smile. We will provide everything else that you’ll need.

The cost of the workshop is $35 per person.

Step back in time to a celebration of Christmas in ages past. Historic Ramsey House will hold its Annual Candlelight Tour on Sunday, December 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Enjoy holiday treats, Christmas carols, and tours of the beautifully decorated, candlelit historic home.

We are sure that Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with gifts for the little ones as well. Admission is free, but donations are much appreciated.

For more information, call Historic Ramsey House at 865-5460745 or visit www.ramseyhouse.org.

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BY TOM IRMEN

Park Your Ambitions Outside A T 65 YEARS OLD, I have

had the opportunity firsthand to experience the numerous rebranding efforts that sales professionals have undergone during the past four decades.

First we were referred to as salesmen, which no doubt reflected the reality that there were very few women engaged in the industrial sales field. Later, as more women entered the sales force, we became salespeople and then sales specialists. Today we’re most commonly referred to as account representatives.

So what’s changed? Very little, in fact.

Despite past rebranding efforts, sales professionals remain far too focused on their own sales commissions and not on the potential results that they could produce for their clients. Now I’m not referring to every sales person, because the most successful sales people – those that earn far above the average – already understand what I’m about to say.

The best advice I have for today’s account representatives, particularly the newest amongst us, is to park your personal

Business

“You’ll discover that when you focus 100% on your customers’ needs and not your own, you will be performing at your full potential and providing an experience that will not only differentiate yourself in the minds of your clients, but result in more referrals than you could ever imagine.” ambitions outside your customer’s door before entering. Forget all about last month’s sales, sales contests and incentives, and your ego. You might also consider shifting that professional selling skills course you recently completed into low gear. The fact is, most buyers are put off by these robotic sales techniques. You’ll discover that when you focus 100% on your customers’ needs and not your own, you will be performing at your full potential and providing an experience that will not only differentiate yourself in the minds of your clients, but result in more referrals than you could ever imagine.

Is this heresy? It might be if you or your company have invested thousands of dollars in a professional selling skills seminar. But does it work? You bet it does! And it resulted in earning the number one and 15 spots, out of more than 250 sales representatives nationally, in my first and second years with a Fortune 500 company.

A counter-intuitive approach to sales to say the least, but choosing to focus entirely on your customers’ needs instead of your own will result in a level of success that will leave your peers scratching their heads – guaranteed!

B U S I N E S S B A S I C S by Beth Townsend

Decisions, Decisions!

JANUARY IS ALL ABOUT

decisions. Goals, resolutions, and changes that bring desired results. While that is good, it can also be much like going on a diet.

Without developing healthy eating habits, as a consistent way of life, weight and health management are just momentary good ideas.

Such it is with goals. Most people don’t just make lists in January and suddenly become task masters. There are a few consistent character traits that generally help to define those who are self-motivators and high-achievers.

What you see is what you get:

Most successful people are not afraid to think big. They pursue innovative ideas, then mix that drive with equal amounts of vision and strategy. While there are a lot of folks with big ideas, there are few who are able to execute a workable plan to make that vision become a reality. Be one of them.

We achieve what we believe: Do you believe in yourself ? No one wakes up self- confident. They make decisions that require confidence. Important decisions are rarely easy nor do they always make sense,

yet with proper planning and counsel, you can do what you set your mind to doing.

You must start by believing you can do it.

You can.

Who is running ahead of you?

Have mentors. Experts are everywhere, pay attention to them. Competition is an excellent source of information, especially when it becomes a motivator instead of a threat.

Learn why others are doing what they are doing, then personalize it with your own vision. Learn, but be different.

Time is not equal: We all have the same 24 hours a day, yet those who are successful don’t try to do it all. They can’t, and they are willing to admit they can’t. They maximize their talents by being great at something. Honing in on those few areas where you excel should be a life-decision, not a fleeting idea. Those who are spread too thin rarely enjoy anything.

Maximize your energy: One of the top resolutions each year is to be healthier.

Not good; healthy habits are a way of life, not an annual resolution. Why set goals if you can’t muster up the energy to achieve them?

We don’t get time back; therefore, we should care for our bodies so we feel well and invest our time wisely.

Don’t let poor energy zap your ability to get up and go.

Decisions should be firm, declarative, decisive. As you begin another new year, let this be your year of bold confidence. Look back over 2015 long enough to take note of what held you back and be honest. People? Bad habits? Too much this, not enough that? This list can help you get started. Don’t let another year go by where you don’t take charge of your life and goals. Not only will you feel better, but you will perform better and establish a momentum that builds every day.

Enough talk. It’s time for decisive action.

Make decisions.

Beth Townsend is a dynamic freelance speaker and writer and can be reached at 225.910.7426. Follow her blog at http://bethtownsend.wordpress.com.

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Family Life

BY W E N DY JAC K S O N

Share the Reason Behind Christmas Traditions with Your Family

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about your Christmas traditions this holiday season, your children may ask why you do certain things such as hang stockings, sing carols, or drink eggnog.

Here’s a rundown of some of the most popular Christmas traditions and how they came to be.

Christmas Stockings According to one legend, there was a kindly nobleman whose wife had died, leaving the man and his three daughters in despair.

The man lost his fortune, and the family had to move into a small cottage. This left his daughters with no dowries, and without this they couldn’t marry. Upon hearing of the girls’ needs, Saint Nicholas rode his horse to the nobleman’s house on Christmas Eve and threw three pouches of gold coins down the chimney, where they fell into the young girls’ stockings that had been hung by the fireplace to dry. The next morning the daughters woke to find their stockings contained enough gold for them to get married. After seeing his daughters married, the nobleman lived a long and happy life.

Christmas Caroling The custom of singing Christmas carols is said to have come from 13th century Italy, when a man named St. Francis of Assisi led songs of praise to express his joy for Christ coming to Earth. Tradition says it’s very bad luck to send carolers away empty handed. It’s customary to offer food, drink, or even a little money to the carolers.

Yule Log Yule Logs are a pagan ritual that found itself among our Christmas rituals. Yule Logs are supposed to be cut from red oak trees and burned all of Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day. It’s customary to light the new log with a scrap of last year’s log. The scrap is kept under the homeowners’ bed to protect the home from fire and lightning during the upcoming New Year.

Eggnog The history of eggnog can be traced to England in the 1700s. To keep warm during cold winters, a drink was developed that mixed warm milk and eggs together. It was served in a small, wooden mug called a noggin at tables in English taverns, and it was often used to toast one’s health. The drink

was most commonly enjoyed by the English upper class, yet it soon became a popular wintertime drink throughout Colonial America on special occasions. During the 1800s, eggnog became the celebration drink at Christmastime. The classic punch was always made in large quantities and served to guests. Eggnog remains a popular drink during the holidays. It’s hard to imagine a Christmas without a cup of eggnog to spice up the atmosphere.

Poinsettia The poinsettia, with its bright red leaves, is often used as a Christmas decorative plant, and it’s sometimes given as gifts. Legend has it that a young child couldn’t afford to offer Christ a gift on Christmas Eve, so he picked some weeds from the side of a road in the belief that even his humble gift, given in love, would be worthy. When the weeds were brought in, they bloomed into red and green flowers.

Wendy Jackson is a freelance writer based in Blount County, Tennessee. Her work can be found in various print markets, as well as online. She has been writing for Everything Knoxville since its start-up in 2007.

E T I Q U E T T E by Monica Irvine

Accepting and Receiving Gifts Graciously

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APPY HOLIDAYS!

I hope this month is filled with precious memories of times past, hope for a better tomorrow, and enjoyment in the moment. Of course the holidays can be such a sad time for many as they are without precious loved ones, which creates an increased measure of sadness during this time of year. May you each take many moments to quietly ponder who needs extra love this month. May you sit down with your families and pray and discuss what you can do to brighten someone’s day. No, you can’t wipe away another’s pain, but you can do so much to let others know you love them, care for them, and haven’t forgotten them or their loved ones. I’d like to challenge everyone to use this time of year as you celebrate what’s precious to you to bring light to others.

I get many questions concerning gifts around this time of year. What is too expensive, what to buy and not to buy, what if someone buys for me but I didn’t buy for them, etc. May I suggest a few considerations to keep you focused on what’s important and 66

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enjoy the gift of giving and receiving. » Deciding to buy something for someone should simply come from the desire to give for the sake of giving. For instance, you walk through a store and see something that reminds you of someone, and you think they’d love it. That’s a great time to give. You should never feel obligated to give to anyone.

I’d never want anyone to buy something for me because they felt they should, would you?

You should be touched when someone has taken the time and thought to give you a gift, but you should never expect one. » If someone gives you a gift, but you haven’t reciprocated, instead of feeling guilty, just be grateful and show your gratitude in words and deed. I don’t give gifts to only those who I believe have gotten me a gift. Surely none of us do. The gift of giving comes from the heart and desire to give and should be received with pure joy. Remember, the greater joy comes in the act of giving, not receiving. There’s no need for apologies when you haven’t reciprocated; rather, just be grateful. » You should consider the amount you spend

when choosing a gift. It creates discomfort when someone spends a large amount on someone they don’t have an intimate relationship with. Make sure your gifts are more about the thought than the money. » If someone has asked you not to buy for them or their children, please honor that request. You can show love in many ways outside of gift giving like giving service, cooking dinner for others, spending time with others, and simply meeting their needs.

Purchased gifts are only one small way to give to others.

Enjoy your holidays and make every day count. Love each other. Be kind. Thus lies the key to happiness.

Monica Irvine The Etiquette Factory President 865.719.7302 www.theetiquettefactory.com monica@theetiquettefactory.com

Health

Who is Performing Your Aesthetic Injections?

Matthew B. Doppelt, D.O. Board Certified Dermatologist

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ID YOU KNOW that

Before JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC

Before BOTOX™ COSMETIC

Before JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS™ XC

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1 Month After JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC

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more than one million practitioners in United S t a t e s ca n l e g a l l y p e r f o r m aesthetic injections such as Botox and Juvederm? It seems that just about every medspa, doctor’s office, dental office, and even massage studio offers these injections. Advertisements for these services in local magazines, radio advertisements, and mass mailings are also pervasive.

Unfortunately, the aesthetics industry is poorly regulated, and many establishments that offer these services have little to no direct oversight by an experienced physician. As a result, patients may experience poor outcomes and are often confused about where to go.

Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and ENT facial plastic surgeons have aesthetics at the core of their training. Detailed knowledge of the intricacies of facial anatomy is necessary to provide superior outcomes and lessen the chances of potentially dangerous complications. This type of knowledge is learned through specialized residency training and honed through years of clinical experience. Training with top physician injectors in the world and regularly participating in physician led workshops and training courses helps to keep an injector up to date on the most advanced aesthetic techniques. Dermatologists are also the experts in diagnosing and treating skin conditions that may also be adversely affecting one’s appearance.

As a board certified dermatologist with more than 15 years of experience in the aesthetic field, I feel duty bound to educate my patients.

I encourage them to move beyond looking at aesthetic injections as a commodity. In other words, not how

much it costs for a unit of Botox or a vial of Juvederm. We shouldn’t be chasing lines or wrinkles. Instead, we should be seeking an individualized global improvement in one’s appearance employing all of the available treatments and advanced techniques.

While there are many reputable aesthetic injectors in town, at Southeastern Dermatology, I personally perform all of the aesthetic injections. Whether you have been disappointed by previous outcomes or are just interested in learning more about aesthetic procedures, I invite you to experience firsthand the difference this kind of training and expertise makes. Call for a complimentary consultation today.

Southeastern Dermatology

1924 Pinnacle Pointe Way, Suite 300 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.474.8800 www.drdoppelt.com

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