Around The Town | March 2022

Around

the Town in Greene County, Tennessee

Life in Our Community January-March 2022 A Publication of

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Greeneville Internal Medicine & Family Practice

Eva Fields, FNP; Dr. B. Tyler Bailey; Dr. W. Joseph Scott; Dr. R. Theo Hensley III; Dr. Robert Mosca; Brandy Holder, FNP 1404 Tusculum Blvd., Suite 3100 • Greeneville, TN Telephone: (423) 638-4114

Joyce Wright, FNP; Erin Stayton, FNP; Leah Rodgers, PA-C; Dr. Jamie Oakley

Tusculum Family Medicine Holly McGraw, FNP; Leslie Henry, FNP; Ken Nickle, DO; Dr Carla Nickle, DO; Leslie Foshie FNP; Aryn Gosnell, FNP (not pictured)

555 Justis Drive • Greeneville, TN 37745 Telephone: (423) 783-7965

Greeneville Family Medicine Kara Lankford, PA-C; Shalee Nanney,FNP; Sonja B. Woods, M.D.; Tony W. Davis Jr., M.D.; Brian Gong, FNP

1404 Tusculum Blvd., Suite 3000 • Greeneville, TN Telephone: (423) 638-1188

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Life in Our Community January-March, 2022

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he staff of The Greeneville Sun is pleased to bring you the last of four Around The Town magazines we will publish in 2022.

“Around The Town” combines three months of events and goings-on in and around our communities. The Sun staff visited friends and neighbors throughout Greene County, asking folks if we could take a picture of them doing normal everyday things they do, that make our communities such great places to live. We were overwhelmed by so many warm and welcoming people who were excited about the opportunity of sharing what they do in their everyday lives, creating smiling faces and happy places.

We are most grateful to our advertisers that support Around The Town. Please visit these businesses and say “Thank You.” Without them, and all of us just being ourselves, doing what we do, Around The Town would not be possible.

We invite you to sit back and browse this latest edition of Around The Town. You might see someone you know, a family member or a familiar place.

At the top of our list is a request to hear from you. Tell us what you think. Offer us your ideas and send us information about events and special moments that we can share. Our goal is to deliver more happy news each quarter, featuring our friends and neighbors throughout Greene County. Be looking for our next edition of “Around The Town” coming in June.

From all the staff at The Greeneville Sun, we hope you enjoy Around The Town.

Cover Photo: Ja’Kobi Gillespie throwing it down.

Photo By: Bryan Cannon

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This unique look at Greene County and its people is published by: The Greeneville Sun 121 W. Summer St. Greeneville, TN 37745 423-638-4185 www.GreenevilleSun.com Advertising Director Richard Clark Advertising Sales Connie Malone Scott Swift Hala Watson Graphic Design/Layout Regenia Grant Photographs Hala Watson Brian Cutshall Connie Malone Scott Swift Creative Services Taunya Blazer Call (423) 359-3160 or email Richard.clark@greenevillesun.com with ideas and events for the next issue of Around The Town.

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Morning Pointe’s Nurse Brian donating food for our food drive. LuAnne our DON helping to unload.

Jameson Fannon Laynee and Levi Lawlor visiting nana, Shelly Lewis at work

Anderson Fannon

Eli and Gates Rush

Madeline Jeffers Daughter of Dustin & Sierra Jeffers

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YOUR HAPPY FUTURE IS ALSO OURS

Over 25 branches in NETN and SWVA

Free mobile banking app Text message banking and alerts Mobile check deposits Free, interest earning checking for all members 24/7 fraud protection and support Online account opening Free financial experts & helpful resources Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency.

Discover how it feels to have

800.999.2328 www.ecu.org Visit Us at Our Two Greeneville Locations: 3811 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. 845 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.

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Eli and Gates Rush at Brights Zoo

Madeline Jeffers Daughter of Dustin & Sierra Jeffers

Cowgirl Laynee Lawlor

Fashion model, Hadley Bailey

Jaxson Hite

EXPRESS WINE & SPIRITS Your One-Stop LIQUOR STORE

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Every Wednesday 10% Off Spirits 3100 East A.J. Highway, Greeneville, TN (behind Duncan Donuts) • (423) 636-0079

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Tim Blazer concentrates as he preps the ground for spring planting.

Ryder Petuskey is serious about getting the electric fence ready for the garden.

Robin taking care of business at Town & Country Pharmacy

Bill Richards with Community Insurance podcasting in his office

Gates Rush with Berkeley and Bonnie

Madeline Jeffers Daughter of Dustin & Sierra Jeffers

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Greeneville Gymnastics Academy

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423-620-8340

https://www.facebook.com/topdogstand

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Awards & Performances

~ Since 1995 ~ Your Locally Owned Tire Store providing quality workmanship and the same lower labor costs !

Rusty’s 1044 W. Summer St. , Greeneville 639-7447

Rusty Ottinger Owner

• Axles • Brakes • Clutches • 2 & 4 Wheel Alignment • Turn Drums & Rotors • AC/Heater • Engine Diagnostics • Farm Tractor Tires M-F 7:30-5:00

90 Days Same As Cash Financing

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Greeneville Devils Game Greeneville Devils Game North Greene Huskies Game

Brian McAmis

423-747-6833 “Making things happen!”

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North Greene Huskies Game

Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home “A Name You Can Trust” Offering Funeral and Cremation Services, and Pre-planning

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Serving the community for 130 years!

Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home

423-638-4141 www.doughty-stevens.com 1125 Tusculum Blvd., Greeneville, Tennessee

Established 1892

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Jaxson Hite enjoying the snow with his dad Jamey Hite

Renee, Ramsey and Makenna Johnson enjoying the snow

Jaxson Hite enjoying the snow

Eli Rush with Santa and the Grinch

Mike Harrell stopped by for a hotdog and a chat with John Price at Top Dog Hot Dog

Anderson and Jameson Fannon

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Serving Greeneville & Greene county For 43 years!

221 W Summer Street ∙ Greeneville ∙ 639-8166 www.robertsfurnitureonline.com

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Day Shift Love Shack Crew

Christy Carter, FSD and Grace Robinson first snow

Snowman contest day shift winners

Dorothy Rader and Judy Coulston doing a craft

Ethel Duff and Barbara Serral at Painted Turtle

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Carolyn Warren snowflake ball

Mary Neas blowing out her birthday candles

Dietary Week

The Region’s Choice for Assisted Living 324 Mt. Bethel Rd. Greeneville, TN 37745 (423) 787-1711 morningpointe.com

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Be My Valentine King Sidney Hubbard and Queen Barbara Serral

Patricia Logan’s new hat

Mary Neas with her daughter celebrating her 100th birthday

The Parkers with Madison Cole, CNA

Jo Ellen Lavergne receiving some flowers

Mary Neas on her 100th birthday

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TVPPA class at GREENEVILLE facility

Dru, Vonda and Kathy enjoying lunch at the Tannery Downtown

From left, Julie Pickle, Roxanna Jaynes, Mary Gritzmaker and Valerie Moore serve lunch at a Tusculum University event.

William Brown (423) 972-2246 Broker/Owner/Auctioneer

Erin Collins 37th birthday at IHOP

Whether you’re BUYING or SELLING, the GREAT team provides a one-stop experience for all of your real estate needs: HOME • LAND • AUCTION Licensed Appraiser Professional Staging Property Rentals “On-Site” and “On-Line” Auctions

Becky Rideout (423) 631-6196

Patricia Quarles (423) 552-3882

Cheryl Fillers (423) 620-1564

Steve Harbison (423) 620-1528

Caine Ballard (423) 620-9780

Shane Carter (423) 552-4528

Jill Whitaker (423) 329-8292

Buddy Yonz (423) 329-3677

Randalle Love (423) 823-8012

Brad Tullock (423) 823-0048

Debbie Shelton (423) 972-2323

210 West Summer Street, Greeneville, TN

(423) 525-5341 greenevilleteam.com

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Greene County Partnership Legislative breakfast

•WINE •SPIRITS •BEER

Building on a Legacy of 14 years in Greeneville.

Stop by and visit our showroom.

The knowledgeable Legacy Sales Associates are ready to help with your selection of a beautiful piece of jewelry for a special occasion or “just because”...

2315 East Andrew Johnson Hwy. (Next to Publix) Greeneville, Tennessee 423-638-8157 legacyfinejewelers.com

Towne Square Package STore 200 W. Summer St. Downtown Greeneville

423-639-6521

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THE WELL STOCKED BAR

Professional Bartending Service 423.552.3745 Fully Insured

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Whether it’s a wedding reception, class reunion, golf tournament, corporate outing or business function ...

... Link Hills Country Club is the perfect venue for your next event.

Let’s our experience staff help you create the event of your dreams!

Link Hills Country Club

11325 East Allens Bridge Road, Greeneville, Tennessee (423) 638-3114 • www.linkhills.com

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Family, friends and fun!!

Our yearly New Years night with a great time.

24-Hour Towing & Recovery • FAST • DEPENDABLE • PROFESSIONAL • TOWING • RECOVERY • ROAD SERVICE • STORAGE

LynnHopeTowingLLCwasstartedbyowner/operator Lynn Hope in 2001. It remains a family owned and op rated business. Primarily through word-of-mouth, appreciation and recommendation for the company’s fast, dependable and professional 24-hour service, the business grew from two trucks to its current ten trucks plus two road tractor operation offering light-to heavy-duty towing and recovery services and more.

Lynn Hope Towing LLC is a Greeneville Sun People’s Choice winner in the Best Business category, and provides service for the Greeneville and the surrounding areas, city, county and state law enforcement agencies as well as many local automotive dealerships, body shops, garages and private accounts.

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• Lubricant Suppliers • Industrial • Commercial at Competitive Prices Over 35 Locations in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia

We have

REC 90!

90 Octane - No Ethanol is

great for small engines as well as your auto! Available at these locations: QS #3 at 860 Andrew Johnson Hwy. QS #5 in Afton QS #11 in Baileyton QS #15 at Mohawk Crossroads QS #48 at Camp Creek Crossroads QS #9 at 11-E ByPass across from Grand Rental QS #46 at the Corner of Tusculum Blvd. & Hope Rd.

Greeneville Oil & Petroleum, Inc.

880 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy. 423-638-3145

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Your Full-Service Pharmacy & So Much More!

2020 People’s CHOICE Awards

Nikki Jones, Megan Fair, Stephanie Hunt, Melissa Hughes, Shelly Lewis, Emily Lawlor, Scarlet Watts

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