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Economic Development Challenge Could Lead To Vibrant Greene County: Morrison

BY EUGENIA ESTES STAFF WRITER An ideal Greene County 10 years from now in the vision of its Mayor Kevin Morrison would have a vibrant, diversified economy with a higher standard of living for its people and responsible financial planning by its government.

To reach that vision, Greene County faces the challenge of economic development and attracting businesses and industries to diversify the economy, bring higher paying jobs and add to what is already a high standard of living, the mayor said.

“I know I have heard the city mayor say many times, and I am in complete agreement, that one of best things we have here is our standard of life,” Morrison said.

“It is a great place to see what the American dream is.

“We may not necessarily have the highest paying jobs, but we have a lot more to offer than that to everyone who comes here: the great tradition and heritage, loyalty to the American dream and loyalty to the American way of life. That is what we offer — good, down home American values, a spectacular place to raise your family and to live a worthy life.”

2019 ACCOMPLISHMENTS The two main accomplishments for the county in 2019 are related — the start of the implementation of a new radio network and progress on implementing central dispatch at 911.

The county began the process this year of providing funds for equipment needed to add local emergency agencies to the Tennessee Advanced Communications network, which involves installing a new radio system.

This year’s funding will provide the equipment to add the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and the Greeneville-Greene County Emergency Medical System to the network.

This will align radio communications for emergency and first responders across all the municipalities and the county, including law enforcement, the EMS, the Greeneville Rescue Squad, volunteer fire departments and other emergency agencies, Morrison said.

“Becoming a part of that network so we can provide seamless, instant mutual aid to our brethren in terms of our first responder network has been immensely gratifying,” he said.

The other accomplishment is the steps taken this year toward central dispatch, he said.

For the existence of the local 911, calls that needed law enforcement have had to be transferred to the separate dispatches that the Greeneville Police Department and Sheriff’s Department maintained.

With the agreement of the two departments, he said, “We have put in place the equipment and people necessary to now dispatch all first responders from one location, which is the 911 location over on Union Street.”

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The Greene County Sheriff’s Department began transitioning February to central dispatch with Greene County 911. Dispatcher Dale Dodds, left, works alongside Deputy Ben Stewart at the 911 Dispatch center at 111 Union St. Greeneville police officers have been working with dispatchers since 2019.

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The state announced in October that the second phase of the Hardin Industrial Complex in Greeneville had been designated a Select Tennessee Certified Site by the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development. That designation could help in the goal of diversifying Greene County’s economy.

CHALLENGES FOR THE COUNTY Morrison sees the number one challenge for the county in the future as continuing its economic development process.

A focus for economic development needs to be diversifying the industrial base, Morrison continued. “If something does happen in terms of an economic downturn, we would have a diversified enough economy here in Greene County to weather the storm and not rely specifically on one industry.”

The challenge is to continue development locally to attract more jobs, business, industry, restaurants and retail, he said.

“We have made great strides in

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Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison sees economic development as greatest challenge facing county but one that also can lead to a vibrant, diversified economy in 10 years.

that area,” Morrison continued.

“We have looked, for instance, at the Greene Valley (Developmental Center) property to develop some type of light manufacturing industrial park on the portion that is undeveloped out there while at the same time, finding a source of business for developed portions out there whether that be medical,

veterans services or a combination of the two.”

Two other challenges Morrison sees on the horizon are a bit more short term in nature.

One is to have the Greene County Election Commission moved on time to the former Consumer Credit Union building to be able to meet deadlines in regards to the election process.

“That is going to be an absolutely beautiful, very utilitarian facility out there,” he said. “I think people will really appreciate the increased space. I know the Election Commission certainly appreciates the increased space, particularly for storage. And it speaks to the importance we place as a community on the integrity of our elections.”

Another short-term challenge is to have Greene County governmental offices and agencies all on a secure, modern electronic network including telephone service, internet and a intranet for inter-office

and agency communications, he said.

VISION FOR 2030 When Greene County reaches 2030, Morrison said his vision is that it would have a vibrant, diversified economy that is connected to the interstate.

“One of the things we have left out in regards to development as a county is that we are blessed with four interstate exits, only two of which have been developed,” he said.

Greene Countians would also have an increased standard of living with higher pay, but the economic development to accomplish that goal will not be accomplished at once.

The development incrementally will show manufactures and commercial establishments looking for new locations that this is a community that supports its business

and industry, Morrison continued.

“We are hungry to be competitive for the jobs of tomorrow, and we want an increased standard of living,” he said. “We are focused on things that are important — education, taking care of our business and industry, keeping regulation at a bare minimum and holding down the tax rate.”

The third part of the vision is to have the county on a solid, responsible financial footing, Morrison said.

That might include spending some money to save over the long term, Morrison said, mentioning the fuel farm being established that will save an estimated 20 to 40 cents per gallon in cost.

“That is just one example of having more of a long-term vision, a solid financial plan, and not putting a fire out around our feet.

We are looking long-term at what we can do proactively to have good solid financial management.”

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Greeneville Is A Jewel Of A Town

BY TIM MASSEY

Greeneville has long been known as the “Jewel City of the Mountains.”

From mountain vistas to riverside trails, to its rich farmland, bike trails, Revolutionary War, Civil War and a host of museums, this is a virtual playground for any history buff.

The largest “Crown Jewel” of Greeneville is the historic General Morgan Inn. It was returned to its previous splendor in the 1990s. Whether staying for the night, enjoying a first-rate meal, or being a part of a conference, this is the place to be. It is a taste of superb elegance that has few rivals in the Southeast.

It is here, it is ours, it is a center of tourism and community events.

Just behind the General Morgan Inn is the Dickson-Williams Mansion.

Another jewel in the crown of Greeneville, the mansion is celebrating its 200th anniversary as the showplace of the South. It is a classic model of historic restoration and preservation by a group of citizens determined to save the historic structure that was encased in the bowels of a closed, dilapidated hospital. It is a shining example of what can be accomplished by a determined community.

We boast a favorite son, Andrew Johnson, who rose from poverty to the highest office in the land. The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is another jewel we should all be proud of. A cornerstone of local history, the Johnson site draws thousands of tourists to the area annually. It is alarming that the home was almost sold in the early 1920s to be razed for a tobacco warehouse.

His story is one that needs to be taught to our children.

Few places can boast a national park and a state park within its boundaries. We have the David Crockett Birthplace State Park. Born in Greene County, Crockett is easily still one of the best-known characters in the world today. A trip to the Alamo will show that it’s all about “Davy Crockett.” Crockett is another shining jewel.

We were, for a brief time, the capitol of the State of Franklin, another interesting aspect of our history.

A replica of the capitol building sits across from Town Hall.

War is an ugly word that every generation has had to live with. Greene Countians have always answered their country’s call. In the American Revolution, they rose to march with John Sevier to Kings Mountain. It was here they defeated the greatest army in the world and turned the tide of the American Revolution.

They fought in places with names like Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Yorktown, and froze at Valley Forge.

They were in the Argonne Forrest, on Hacksaw Ridge, Okinawa, D-Day, the Philippines, Cuba, and the jungles of Vietnam.

They served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two Greene County boys, Calvin Ward and Alvin Kinser, earned the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest honor. Our veterans are another jewel in our crown.

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The Dickson-Williams Mansion is celebrating its 200th anniversary.

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Historian Tim Massey portrays President Andrew Johnson at the Lincoln Day Dinner in 2019.

More books have been written about the American Civil War than any other subject. Civil War tourism continues to lead all other classes of visitors. Civil War travelers are documented to drive farther, stay longer, and spend more than all other travelers. Greene county, in addition to having President Lincoln’s vice president, Andrew Johnson, is the epicenter of the rebellion in East Tennessee. It was a railroad town, an important hub in the affairs that raged elsewhere. We have 8 Civil War Trails markers, the most of any county in the state. We have the state’s only Civil War bicycle trail. So much happened here during this dark period. From the Union Convention to the Bridge Burnings. Armies of both sides marched through, causing the town to change sides at least 40 times Lt. General James Longstreet spent the winter of 1864 here. He was second in command only to Robert E. Lee. Confederate raider General John Hunt Morgan, The Thunderbolt, spent his last night here,

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killed near downtown. The courthouse square honors the Union soldiers of the county with a monument, and nearby is a marker dedicated to General Morgan.

Our Civil War heritage is another jewel in our crown.

In the late 1960s some of our older historic homes slowly gave way to progress. Like-minded citizens formed groups to stem the tide of development, at least at the cost of losing our history. A common ground was sought where the past and the future could mingle. The Greene County Heritage Trust was formed to save and rehabilitate crumbling structures, place street lamps and brick sidewalks downtown. They sought to bring beauty and pride back to downtown, a down home feeling. Trees were added along the sidewalks as well.

The Trust sought to save Old Harmony Cemetery and the local Nolachuckey Daughters of the American Revolution took the lead in this task. The Big Spring, the birthplace of the town, was rehabilitated and beautified.

The Trust was not alone.

The Greene County Historical Society was active, and a genealogical society was formed. Another big jewel in the crown is the T. Elmer Cox Genealogical Library. Visitors flock here from across the country as they trace their roots back through the true gateway to the west, Greene County. The Lovely Ladies of the library go above and beyond to make visitors feel welcome and to assist them with any questions locally.

They are ambassadors to our local community. The rest of us are reflected through their kind spirits.

These ladies are truly a jewel in our crown.

We are blessed to have MainStreet Greeneville.

We have downtown tours; we have a fantastic July 4th celebration, Christmas parades, Downhome Christmas, the refurbished Capitol Theater, the Greeneville Theater group and more. Many exciting events are happening downtown.

City Garage Car Museum is a favorite stop. The Tusculum College campus is a historic district. We have NPAC with shows we would have driven miles to see

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Greene County historian Tim Massey is an award-winning writer for Civil War News with more than 40 photos featured on various magazine covers.

He has served on various boards and held positions in several historic organizations. He can be reached at horses319@comcast.net.

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Casteel’s Long Mayoral Career Provides Unique Perspective On Baileyton

BY CAMERON JUDD ASSISTANT EDITOR Many town and city mayors across the country are situated to look out across much larger municipalities than can Baileyton’s mayor, Tommy Casteel. Few, though, have as long a mayoral career to reflect upon.

Casteel has been Baileyton’s mayor for 40 years, he said in a recent Greeneville Sun interview.

And as he looks back over developments in Greene County’s smallest municipality during that period, he sees many accomplishments on the part of the town, and several things

he would like to see come about that haven’t yet.

Casteel will continue to watch Baileyton developments as time goes by, but after September will no longer do so as mayor. After four decades in office, “it’s time to let somebody else do it,” he said. He is not running for another term.

“I’m not mad at anybody,” he said. “It’s just time to change.”

Not all of Casteel’s time has been taken up solely by his mayoral job. He worked for 34 years at Greeneville’s Weavexx plant, which is no longer operating here, and also 16 years as a School

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Years ago, Casteel hoped for industries to locate at Baileyton, but as time passed and he talked to residents, he discovered that industry was not high on their personal wishlists for their town.

With Baileyton being about 13 miles from Greeneville, with only a few miles more than that separating it from Rogersville, and with Kingsport and the other Tri-Cities just up the highway, many Baileyton residents historically have worked in those cities, commuting to

and from Baileyton.

“People weren’t looking much for an industry … they mostly wanted a good, big grocery store, and a drug store … things like that.”

The drug store has come into being, but so far Casteel and other local leaders have not been able to attract a grocery store chain to locate in Baileyton.

“We’ll keep trying,” Casteel said. Meanwhile, two local general stores, Family Dollar and Dollar General Store, are located in Baileyton and provide a wide range of products, SEE CASTEEL ON PAGE 5

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If Baileyton is at least somewhat a bedroom community for the workforce of nearby larger towns, it also is, as Casteel sees it, “a tourist town.”

By that he means it is a small town that is home to two busy campgrounds, which he said are “doing well.” Located close enough to the Tri-Cities to provide camping options for travelers attending NASCAR races in Bristol or concerts, festivals and so on in Kingsport, Johnson City, Greeneville and Rogersville.

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A formal announcement of the antique mall and a grand opening will be scheduled as the opening date is finalized.

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Town of Greeneville Reaches Pinnacle Of Its 20/20 Vision

BY AMY ROSE The Town of Greeneville has reached the pinnacle of its 20/20 vision with numerous achievements in all departments.

The biggest achievements in 2019 were in the areas of Wellness for Town employees and Downtown Redevelopment for the entire community and its visitors.

According to City Administrator Todd Smith, “The purpose of our Downtown Redevelopment is investing public dollars in infrastructure to attract private dollars and to partner with the business community to

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The Town held an open house in March 2019 to unveil preliminary streetscape design for the initial phase

of redevelopment along Depot Street from Main to Irish streets.

Construction documents are in the final stages, and work could start as early as May, Smith said.

For Wellness, the Town of Greeneville won the statewide 2019 Workplace Wellness Award from the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness.

The award was presented Feb. 22 at a gala event at Graystone Quarry in Franklin as part of the Healthier Tennessee Initiative.

Accepting the award was Tracy Green, wellness PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE SUN coordinator for the Town of The Town of Greeneville received the statewide 2019 Workplace Wellness Award. Accepting SEE VISION ON PAGE 7

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by Smith and Mayor and First Lady W.T. and Andy Daniels.

The town began 2020 with the opening of its employee clinic, offering health care services designed to ensure employees stay healthy in their service to citizens.

Other achievements for the Town over the past year include: • Facilitation of bringing several new retailers to The Commons shopping center; • Payment of the final Tax Increment Financing (TIF) payment for the Food City project, meaning all of the incremental property tax now goes back into the city and county general funds; • Completion of a Fire Training Facility and dedication of a new fire engine; • Construction of handicap accessible sidewalks in the Carson Street neighborhood; • Construction of a Parks & Recreation maintenance building by Parks & Rec employees; • Remodeling of the entrance to the offices of the Greeneville Police Department to improve customer service while enhancing security; • Implementation of a new fueling program in the Police Department designed to cut fuel costs, lower emissions, and double emergency response times; • Improvements at the

Greeneville Municipal Airport; • Ongoing work to develop the Greeneville Dog Park; and • Completion of a pay study designed to both attract and retain quality employees.

‘IT’S THE PEOPLE’ Mayor Daniels, when reflecting on what makes Greeneville a great place to work and live, referenced the excellent school system and strong management of the town’s finances.

Citing the town’s recent financial ratings from S&P Global, Mayor Daniels noted “very strong budgetary flexibility,” “very strong liquidity,” and a “very strong debt and contingent liability profile.”

“But what truly makes Greeneville special is the people,” he said. “They are community minded and very understanding about the city’s responsibilities and their own personal responsibilities. That’s what makes Greeneville stand out.”

Greeneville saw turnover among the five members of its Board of Mayor and Aldermen in the past year.

Longtime Aldermen Sarah Webster resigned in April due to a change of residency outside the city.

During her 29 years on the board, Webster also served as chair of the Greeneville Historic Zoning Commission, the Greeneville-Greene County Regional Solid Waste Planning Board and the Greeneville Light & Power System board of directors and as member of the Green-

eville Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the Greene County-Greeneville Emergency Medical Service Board.

She continues to volunteer in the community in a variety of ways.

Scott Bullington, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County, was appointed by the board to fill her 2nd Ward seat. The other 2nd Ward Aldermen is local businessman Jeff Taylor.

In August, local business-

man Cal Doty and incumbent Alderman Buddy Hawk received the highest number of votes, unseating 1st Ward Aldermen Keith Paxton.

The BMA recently voted to select the University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) to facilitate the follow-up to the town’s 20/20 Vision by developing a 5-year strategic plan for Greeneville’s future.

Amy Rose is the public relations manager for the Town of Greeneville.

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Longtime Alderman Sarah Webster resigned from that position in April following a residency change. She had served as a 2nd Ward alderman for 29 years as well as headed many local boards.

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Theatre Guild Set To Expand On 2019 Success

Paige Mengel

BY PAIGE MENGEL I still remember the first live theatrical performance I ever saw. The play was “1776” and it was performed in the Haberstick Auditorium at the Roby Center. My mother had made a costume for Edwin Dillard. When his wife, Mary Alice, picked up the costume, she asked if I’d ever seen a play before. I told her I hadn’t, and in that wonderful Southern accent of hers, she declared that it was time I did and took me to the theater.

I was 9 or 10 years old, but I still remember sitting in that seat, waiting for the show to start. I felt the same anticipation that I still feel today when the lights began to dim and the band started to play the overture. I had seen shows on television, of course, but

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The women of Greeneville Theatre Guild’s “Steel Magnolias” get ready in the Deluxe on Depot hair salon before opening the show at the Capitol Theatre on Friday. From left are Paige Mengel, Heather Dalton, Susan Craig, Sarah Stone, Holly Marshall and Sandy Nienaber.

these were live people on the stage in front of me.

I was mesmerized by the story they told. I knew about the creation of our country from school, but this was different. These were neighbors portraying John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, and they argued

about how the new country should be created and even sang a song about choosing the national bird.

It brought a dull story to life for me and showed me the human side of what seemed like fictional characters in a book until I saw them on the stage. It was

like television, only much better because the actors were right there in front of me.

Now, all these years later, I am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to create that magic for others. The Greeneville Theatre Guild completed

its fifth season in 2019 and celebrated some accomplishments during the year as well. The season opened with “Steel Magnolias,” commemorating the 30th anniversary of the creation of those characters we love to quote. Folks who loved the movie came to

the show, bringing their children and grandchildren who had never seen it.

Some of them told us they were excited to finally see the play that their mother or grandmother had talked about so much. The SEE THEATRE ON PAGE 9

Church Guide New Harvest Church

Faith in Action

434 Old Knoxville Hwy. Greeneville, TN Sunday Service: 10:30 am Pastor: Ric Fritz

Discover more at www.newharvestfamily.com

loving GOD.. loving SELF... loving OTHERS. 210 Luther St. Greeneville, TN 37745 (423) 639-9754 www.sanctuarytn.org Pastor: Jeremy J. Carver

St. James Lutheran Church 3205 St. James Rd., Greeneville

638-3008 Pastor: Paula Smith Sunday Morning Service: 10:30 a.m.

Tusculum Baptist Church 775 Erwin Hwy., Greeneville, TN tusculumbaptist.org

Notre Dame Catholic Church

212 Mt. Bethel Road, Greeneville, TN

(423) 639-9381

www.notredamechurchtn.org

Weekend Mass Schedule: Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays: 4:00pm Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm Sunday Masses: 8:00am; 11:00am; 3:00pm.

Holy Week Services: April 9, 10, 11, and 12 Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00pm Good Friday: ~ Our Lord’s Passion ~ Outdoor Stations 1:30pm ~ Our Lord’s Passion ~ 3:00pm Holy Saturday ~ Easter Vigil Mass: 8:15pm Easter Sunday Masses: 8:00am, 11am Spanish Mass: 3pm

Towering Oaks Baptist Church

Pastor: Rev. Ron Pickard Worship Opportunities Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1121 Shiloh Road, Greeneville, TN 37745

1985 Buckingham Rd.

(423) 639-3763

Dr. James K. Pierce, III, Sr. Pastor Worship Opportunities

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Nights: Small Groups: 6:00 p.m.

CPC’s (K-5th) & Youth Groups (Middle School & High School)

meet Wed. 5:30-7:00 pm (Aug.-Apr.) Chancel Choir Practice: Wed. 7:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

All Adult, Youth and Children’s Activities Begin By 6:00 p.m.

www.toweringoaks.org

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Victory Church of God 166 Sanford Circle, Just Off Asheville Hwy.

423-798-1992

Rev. Jim Fillers, Pastor

Worship Opportunities

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Dr. David Smith, Pastor

757 Snapp Bridge Rd. Limestone, TN 37681

638-7464 • Fax 638-6026

423-638-8361 Sunday Worship: 8:45 am (Traditional) 11:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 5:30 p.m. (Evening Service) Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting

Philadelphia Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening: 6:00 p.m.

Youth Programs: Sun & Wed 6:00 p.m.

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TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Sarah Varnell Sunday Morning Worship 9:30AM 524 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, TN 37745

(423) 638-7521

www.trinity-um-church.org Find Us On Facebook: @TrinityUMCGreeneville

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Guild set a new attendance record during the run of that show.

We set a new, higher attendance record and then broke it again in June as the musical “Bright Star” lit up the Capitol stage. Written

by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, it featured music that isn’t typically heard in musical theater. Banjos rang out and fiddles played as the actors told a story of love and redemption set against the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains.

Both shows brought newcomers to the stage to learn along with some of our seasoned veterans. The fall show, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” even attracted actors from neighboring towns to perform in Greeneville, as we gave audiences a chance to experience a classic story. Our December show featured a newer playwright and included the first GTG performance that consisted only of kids.

While enjoying the success of our first five seasons, we are diligently working to create a bright future for theatre in Greeneville while also playing a role in the revitalization of our downtown. The Theatre Depot building at the corner of West Depot and Cutler Streets will house a performance space that will also provide us with the opportunity to provide educational

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Greeneville Theatre Guild’s “Bright Star” cast rehearses ahead of the show’s June 14 opening. From left are Colton Grindstaff, Jason Shoemaker, Matt Hensley, Brian Ricker, Faith Rader (seated), Max Reed, Kristin Girton and Molly Doss (seated).

programs for skills both on and off the stage.

The performance space will be unique in that it won’t have a fixed stage and will utilize moveable chairs for seating. We will have the ability to configure the space to fit the show and provide a different experience for the audiences. One director already has a vision of producing a show with the au-

dience on two sides and the acting area down the center, and another hopes to stage a show with the audience on all four sides. We are excited for the opportunity to allow our patrons to experience productions in ways they may never had the opportunity to do while bringing them closer to the action.

The facility will also provide the community with

more opportunities to learn about the different aspects of theatrical performance, including stage craft and design, lighting and sound, costuming, makeup, and backstage crew work. We will offer instruction on stage movement, projection, and acting. We believe these skills provide value outside the theater as well, contributing to self-confi-

dence, public speaking and team-building.

The Theatre Depot, together with Tusculum University’s Arts Outreach program, the Capitol Theatre, Niswonger Performing Arts Center, and the spaces at the new Walters State Community College campus, puts Greeneville in the unique position to provide our citizens, and those in

the region, a rich tapestry of performing arts experiences for many years to come.

How fortunate we are!

Greeneville native Paige Mengel is a Tusculum College alumna, CPA, arts admirer and business coordinator of Greeneville Theatre Guild. Her regular column, A Look Around, is published every other Tuesday in Lifestyles.

Church Guide

Cedar Creek Church of God 2800 Cedar Creek Road, Greeneville, TN

Christ United Methodist Church Oldest Methodist Congregation in Greeneville

307 South Main St.

423-639-3468

638-6224

Charles Heater, Interim Pastor

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Thompson, DMin

Worship Opportunities

email - christum307@yahoo.com

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MINISTRIES Youth Ministry: 6:30 p.m.

Children’s Program: 6:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Wednesday Night Activities: Beginning at 4:30 p.m. for All Ages Check our Facebook page (@ChristUMC.Greeneville) for more information

First Church of God 1505 West Main Street

423-638-4818

Dr. Nathan Leasure, Senior Pastor Ralph Shipley, Associate of Pastoral Care Rachel Galarneau, Associate of Student Ministries Thomas Ervin, Associate of Worship

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211 N. Main Street

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First Presbyterian Church 110 N. Main St., Greeneville

423-638-4533 www.firstpresgreeneville.org

Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship with Weekly Communion 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 a.m. Worship (broadcast beginning at 11:00 a.m. on WSMG 1450 AM) Youth Fellowship Weekly MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES Vocal and Handbell Choirs WEDNESDAY After School Youth Program, Family Supper, Worship & Education for all

Green Mountain Mission 162 Jerry Broyles Road Chuckey, TN (423) 823-2271 Pastor: Mike Lamb SERVICES: Sunday: 10 am & 6 pm Wednesday: 7 pm First Friday of Each Month: 7 pm EVERYONE WELCOME

Harris Memorial Free Will Baptist Church 4110 Sunnydale Road, Greeneville, TN 37743

(423) 620-3893

Pastor: Ken Smith Email: pastorteacherken@yahoo.com

Worship Opportunities Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery Tues. at 6 p.m.

Celebration Place for Kids Tues. at 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night Ministries & Activities for All Ages: 6:30 p.m.

Home of Noah's Ark Childcare & Preschool

www.greenevillefcog.org and Facebook

195 Serral Drive, Greeneville, TN

423-639-2582 www.eastsidebaptist.info

David Fox, Senior Pastor

D.J. Willis, Sr. High & Music Jac Castillo, Jr. High & Assistant

WEEKLY SERVICE SCHEDULE: Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Evening 6:30 pm Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm (Kids4Truth & Ignite Teens on Wednesday night; Loving childcare provided in every service)

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FLAG BRANCH CHURCH OF GOD Where Salvation Makes You a Member Pastor, Willis Bowers SERVICE TIMES Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning 10:30am Sunday Evening 6:00pm Wednesday Night 6:00pm

9800 107 Cutoff, Greeneville, TN (423) 638-6521

Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church 201 N. Main St.

423-638-4119

James W. Lively, Pastor Andy Blackwelder, Associate Pastor for Youth & Children Abby Cole Keller, Associate Pastor for Community Life

Worship Times Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m.

Ministries for All Ages ~ Nursery Provided www.GCPChurch.org

Kingsley Avenue Free Will Baptist 213 Kingsley Ave. 423-639-6785 Rev. Doyle T. Pruett, Pastor

Worship Times

Worship Opportunities

Children & Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service & Children’s Church: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m.

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Wednesday: Bible and Youth: 7:00 p.m.

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Greeneville Seventh-Day Adventist Church 710 Asheville Highway Greeneville, TN 37743

423-638-5014 Worship Times Sabbath School: 9:15 a.m.

Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Limestone Free Will Baptist Church 3709 Old State Route 34, Limestone 423-257-3163

Tim Roach, Pastor Larry A. Kelley, Outreach Coordinator

Worship Opportunities Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:55 a.m.

Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study & Children/Youth Group: 7:00 p.m. email: office@limestonefwb.org www.limestonefwb.org

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Officials Say Why Tusculum Is A Great Place To Live

BY KEN LITTLE STAFF WRITER What makes Tusculum a special place to live?

Tusculum Mayor Alan Corley and Vice-Mayor Barbara Britton offered some insights into why people enjoy living there, and what improvements they would like to see to make the city even better.

“Tusculum is a small and quiet little city of about 2,800 residents, but at the same time it offers its citizens many municipal services,” Corley said.

The city has five employees: two police officers, two public works employees, and a city recorder.

“These employees, and the many volunteers who contribute to the operation of our city, are a large part of what makes Tusculum a great place to live,” Corley said.

While the majority of Tusculum is residential, Corley said that there are also significant areas of agriculture.

The city has two areas zoned for business. One is on Erwin Highway near Tusculum University, and the other is along the East Andrew Johnson Highway/ Tusculum Bypass corridor.

The city built a Septic Tank Effluent Pumping wastewater treatment facility a few years ago to service the commercial property along East Andrew Johnson Highway in order to spur development there, Corley said.

The city also has its own police department. Tusculum Police Department has two full-time officers and six auxiliary officers.

“Though a small department, Chief Danny Greene has built a well equipped, professional and well trained department that provides law enforcement and community services to our residents. Training

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Pioneer Park, home of the Greeneville Reds minor league baseball team, is located on the campus of Tusculum University in the city.

is a priority for the police department,” Corley said.

Tusculum also has a highly capable volunteer fire department.

“The Tusculum Volunteer Fire Department, though housed in city-owned buildings, is a separate entity from the city,” Corley said. “Chief Marty Shelton and his volunteer members have a fleet of five wellequipped fire apparatus, two owned by the city and three owned by the fire department.”

The fire department’s improved Insurance Service Office rating, which is based on equipment, volunteers, training, responses, and water supply, helps to lower homeowner insurance rates for Tusculum residents, Corley said.

“The Tusculum Volunteer Fire Department is an area leader for fire departments in innovation, training and community outreach,” Corley said.

The city’s two-member Public Works Department performs a variety of duties, including mowing all city property, collecting

recyclables and garbage, maintaining city buildings, parks and trails, removing snow from streets, maintaining street signage, and other tasks.

City Recorder John Lamb maintains office hours for citizens to make inquiries, pay fees and obtain permits.

Lamb also is responsible for maintaining records for the city, including all financial records.

“Tusculum provides many amenities for its residents, and currently is able to do so without a property tax due to the diligence of our city commission, employees and volunteers,” Corley said. “Much of our budget dollars come from state-shared taxes, which are based on population, and also from the local option sales tax.”

Tusculum provides weekly curbside garbage collection.

“One goal we have had for several years that will be met soon when we take delivery of an automated garbage collection truck is to make that curbside pickup safer and easier for

our employees,” Corley said. “We also provide twice-monthly curbside recyclables collection.”

During late fall, curbside leaf pickup is provided, and at other times of the year curbside brush pickup is provided . Both services are subject to city guidelines.

The City of Tusculum operates a city park with a pavilion that can be reserved, a playground, and a circular walking trail near Doak Elementary School.

A 4-mile linear walking and biking trail also begins at the city park and ends on Edens Road. A portion of the trail is open to dogs on leashes, Corley said.

Four educational institutions are located within Tusculum’s city limits – Doak Elementary School, Chuckey-Doak Middle School, Chuckey-Doak High School, and Tusculum University.

“We are also home to several churches of various denominations which play an active role in our community,” Corley said.

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consideration. Corley said an ongoing “short/intermediate/long term goal” is continuing to develop commercial property in the city’s small business district. Retail growth in that area “will provide additional local-option sales tax revenue which will allow the city to continue to offer our services to residents at no direct tax cost to them,” he said.

Tusculum’s City Commission is composed of three elected commissioners.

Commissioners are elected to four-year terms, with two elected in presidential election years and one elected two years later.

Every two years, the three commissioners elect a mayor and vice-mayor from among themselves. Current leadership includes Corley, Britton, and Commissioner Mike Burns.

Britton said she is grateful to be is a lifelong resident of Tusculum.

“I feel that our city is such a convenient place, as we have close proximity to shopping on the bypass and a hospital,” Britton said. “In addition, we have multiple churches and four schools located within our city as well as a city park and a walking trail.”

Britton complemented the professionalism of the police and fire departments.

“We are most thankful to have a police department with two full-time officers and a volunteer fire department,” she said.

“With our major source of revenue from sales tax, our city is able to provide free garbage pickup, street maintenance and street lighting,” Britton said.

“I see a future challenge as being able to attract commercial retail businesses to our city to increase our revenue, which would enable the city to continue to provide these services,” Britton said.

is housed at Pioneer Park on the campus of Tusculum University.

“All the schools have active sports programs that offer many local sporting events to attend. Tusculum University also offers many cultural and informational activities on its campus for area residents,” Corley said.

The city maintains more that 20 miles of city streets within the city limits. This includes paving, patching, striping, snow removal, and street lighting on those streets.

The five-member Tusculum Planning Commission, chaired by Dale Landers, enforces zoning and subdivision regulations within the city to help ensure the appropriate development of property. The city has a part-time building official, and building permits and inspections are required for building projects.

There is also a Beer Board to ensure compliance with state and local laws and regulation pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages in the city.

Corley listed “short-intermediate” goals for the city: The first goal is upgrading the city park playground.

Corley said plans have been reviewed and officials are seeking funding sources.

The second goal is developing a unified transportation plan designed to help ensure vehicular and pedestrian safety, particularly around Tusculum University, Corley said. A grant submitted to fund the study is pending. “If the grant is awarded, and when the study is completed, funding will have to be identified to implement the recommendations,” Corley said.

The third goal is developing more operating space for city departments, particularly the city recorder’s office and police department. Corley said various options are currently under

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Greeneville Community Hospital Carries Legacy Into The Future

BY TAMMY ALBRIGHT Over 100 years ago, Dr. Claude Porterfield Fox Sr. founded Greeneville Hospital and Sanitarium, to care for the people of Greene County. In the years that followed, Dr. Harry Miller and Dr. Leroy E. Coolidge founded Takoma Hospital and Sanitarium, and Dr. Cecil B. Laughlin opened Laughlin Clinic. Today, Ballad Health continues that legacy as Greeneville Community Hospital.

This year, we will unveil a new display in the East campus lobby featuring photos and stories showcasing the rich history of local health care that continues to shape Greeneville Community Hospital today.

When I see those photos, I feel connected to the doctors and nurses who came before me. Our history reflects that as the needs of our community changed, each hospital adapted, and we continue to do so.

Today, Greeneville Community Hospital provides high-quality care close to home. Patients who are our friends, family and

Tammy Albright

neighbors remain the focus of our work.

East Tennessee has always been a part of my life.

My family is from neighboring Hawkins County, and I graduated with my nursing degree from East Tennessee State University. After being away for a few years, I moved back to Greeneville with my family in 2002, and have worked in local health care since 2006. Like those who came before me, I am deeply committed to the people of my community and their wellbeing.

Since joining together to form Greeneville Community Hospital as part of Ballad Health, we have worked as a team to deliver

the best care to our friends and neighbors in Greene County. I am proud of the work that we have done to become one hospital.

Serving our community as CEO of Greeneville Community Hospital is both the most rewarding and most challenging work of my career. Every day, my team and I work to preserve access to high-quality health care for our fellow Greene County residents, and like those leaders who came before us, we must adapt to the changing landscape of health care.

I’m committed to being transparent with you about our plans and our challenges, because it’s important that you understand not only what is changing, but also why the changes are occurring. Many of you know that prior to the merger creating Ballad Health, both of our hospitals in Greeneville were struggling and suffered from significant financial losses, which exceeded $30 million in the three years prior to the merger.

Laughlin Memorial Hospital’s bonds had been called, requiring repayment of

all its debt and leaving it with less than 100 days of operating cash. Takoma Regional Hospital had its ownership transferred several times between the Adventist Health System and Wellmont, creating concerns about its longevity.

The crisis for our rural hospitals is real. In 2019, the Tennessean, after conducting an independent evaluation of pre-merger hospital finances, concluded that Laughlin and Takoma were among 15 hospitals in Tennessee that appeared to be “in a perilous financial state.”

The Tennessean went on to say that in addition to annual losses, we were using less than two thirds of our beds, showing the decline in inpatient utilization in our community. This data supports the imperative for change, and our need to consolidate services in order to survive industry challenges. Some of the hospitals on the Tennessean’s list have since closed, and each week, more hospitals are closing in Tennessee and around the country.

The good news is that since consolidation, we have made significant improvement in our financial performance. Even though our hospital in Greeneville still does not break even, being part of Ballad Health helps provide us with needed support to be viable today and into the future. The consolidation has allowed us to direct resources where they’re most needed and adjust service lines to meet patient demand. The process hasn’t been easy, but our local leadership team and I have worked together to identify efficiencies and make critical decisions that will help our hospital endure.

Despite the challenges we continue to face as a rural hospital, I can wholeheartedly attest that Ballad Health is continuing to provide us resources, investment and support to this institution and the needs of our community.

As it has for the past 100 years, medical care in Greene County continues to improve and change.

Now, more care is delivered in an outpatient setting. Patients save time

and money by avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations. We have the capacity and flexibility to add new, needed service lines.

We are in the planning phase of adding services for pregnant and homeless women suffering from addiction. This program will be an asset to Greeneville and the Appalachian Highlands. Our peers across the state and nation are looking to Ballad Health and Greeneville Community Hospital for best practices as we add this resource to meet a growing need.

The next time you step through the doors of Greeneville Community Hospital, I hope you will feel the same connection to our shared history. This is our community.

We are the same team members who have always lived, worked, played, shopped, and worshipped alongside you. So, please support the work that we are continuing to do to preserve health care in Greene County.

Tammy Albright is chief executive officer of Greeneville Community Hospital.

Greene County Schools ‘Guide, Cultivate And Succeed’

BY LEANN MYERS The Greene County School System has made great strides in the past year for the education of students of Greene County and has a strong vision for the future of education for our system. During the 2018-19 school year, there were five schools that received Reward Status from the State Department of Education based on the Tennessee state assessment given in the spring of 2019 – Baileyton Elementary, Chuckey-Doak Middle School, DeBusk Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, and South Greene High School. As a district, Greene County was identified as Advancing by the state based on accountability measures at the elementary and high school levels, missing Exemplary status by just three-tenths of a point. While these accomplishments are noteworthy, they are not all that the Greene County School System has to be proud of when it comes to the planning and vision for our students.

The newly developed motto for the Greene County Schools is Guide-Cultivate-Succeed.

The Greene County Board of Education has worked alongside district personnel to make plans to help GUIDE students of Greene County into opportunities that would better prepare them for college and career readiness by planning for the restructuring into PK-5 and 6-8 schools during the 2020-2021 school year.

Already, opportunities like Algebra I on-site at Chuckey-Doak Middle School have allowed students to earn a high school credit for math, ultimately freeing their schedule in high school to take more math courses that prepare them for success in college or to take more CTE or dual enrollment courses to prepare for post-secondary success.

With the reconfiguration, this opportunity will be expanded to all areas of the county. Additionally, the middle school configuration will allow for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course in which students will be able to be exposed to a variety of career clusters that are in high-demand, thus better preparing them for planning their schedules upon

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Greene County Schools will continue to focus efforts on CULTIVATING strong partnerships that help to meet the needs of the students in our county.

During the 2018-19 school year, the Greene County Schools partnered with the Save the Children Program to provide programming in several of our schools.

During the 2020-21 school year, that programming will be expanded. Camp Creek Elementary School programming will be extended to have both in-school and after-school programming. Additionally, Baileyton Elementary School will add the Save the Children Program for both in-school and after school. The result of this expansion will mean that all elementary schools in Greene County will be providing some type of extended service through grant-funded programming. Save the Children will provide programming at Baileyton, Camp Creek, Chuckey, Doak, Mosheim, and Nolachuckey. The LEAPS grant will provide programming at McDonald Elementary School. These partnerships allow for vital support for our students and Greene County Schools are grateful for the opportunity to work with both.

Now more than ever, the Greene County Schools is working to see that the academic and non-academic needs of students are being met in order to help students SUCCEED. In addition to the work that is being done around academics within the schools, the district is working with individuals and organizations to help to promote the importance of understanding the needs of the whole child. The Greene County Community Collaborative is working to develop partnerships to strengthen the support for students of our community. The Coordinated

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Through the Save the Children partnership, Greene County Schools has four individuals who work directly with families in homes and in small groups to help prepare non-school-age students to be ready for kindergarten. The addition of high school guidance counselors

through a partnership with the Niswonger Foundation has allowed for support for high school juniors and seniors with applying for college entrance and scholarships. These supports along with many others are in place for the success of the students of Greene County.

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Many Events Supported Arts In 2019 department is another source for art appreciation. Frequent exhibits in the renovated Shulman Center provide students, as well as the community, another venue for sharing artistic talent. It is inspiring to see the younger generation being so involved in the arts and actually enjoying it!

The Old Oak Festival at Tusculum University last April was the scene for the first annual Pop-Up Art Contest, sponsored by the Arts Council. This involved all local elementary school art departments submitting two-dimensional artwork judged via fan favorites and

by Arts Council board members and the Tusculum Art Department.

Winners received a gift card while their schools received a gift card for art supplies for their classrooms.

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BY MATILDA GREEN Art is a passion for many. Some have a passion for creating art, while others have a passion for appreciating art. I fall into the latter category as is evidenced by my inability to re-create an artistic thought on the Pictionary board!

Art is forever. A delicious meal makes you feel good, for a while.

A favorite painting will make you feel good every time you look at it for as long as you possess it. This emotional benefit of art is enjoyed by everyone at some point.

We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world. This continues to be significant as many artists draw inspiration from their surroundings. The Mason House Gallery at the General Morgan Inn provides a new exhibit every month featuring a local or regional artist. It is incredible to see the talent that abounds in our vicinity.

These exhibits are always very well attended.

As a longtime board member of the Greeneville Arts Council, I am endeared by the support of our community of the art endeavors. I appreciate the Arts Council promoting the visual arts through many activities and art classes for children of all ages and supporting aspiring young artists through scholarships to continue their art education at the higher education level.

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Their support of local school art departments is commendable and encouraging. Not only are the funds provided by the Arts Council used for art supplies, these funds assist in oďŹ&#x20AC;-campus experiences for art students to travel to professional exhibits, conferences, and other art-inspiring educational activities.

Art Quest summer art classes for school-aged children provide an interesting and educational experience. These classes are held at Tusculum University and feature a variety of art instruction. A favorite project of the Arts council is the regular creative activities at the Boys and Girls Club that help keep

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Arts Council fundraisers throughout the year provide great social events while accumulating funds for scholarships. Sponsoring events like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Painting on the Terraceâ&#x20AC;? last November, co-sponsored by the General Morgan Inn, gave the novice artist an opportunity to find a hidden talent or just have an enjoyable few hours with kindred souls. Art instructors gave assistance to participants to create their choice of a favorite scene on canvas while sipping their beverage of choice. The Arts Council plans to repeat this enjoyable event

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GCS Aims To Foster Character And Determination

BY CICELY BABB STAFF WRITER Preparing students for their chosen future is a top priority for the Greeneville City School System.

Director of Schools Steve Starnes reflected on the school system’s achievements and progress in the last year and looked ahead to the next year, focusing on ways in which the city schools strive to prepare students.

Starnes highlighted many recent achievements including a 97.4% graduation rate in the Greeneville High School class of 2019, a composite ACT score of 21.9 for the class of 2019 which earned the school a top 10 ranking statewide and top four among districts that tested 100% of students, and $15.6 million in scholarships granted to members of that graduating class.

For the second year in a row, Greeneville High School was recognized as a “Reward” school by the Tennessee Department of Education, and Greeneville Middle School was recognized as a “Microsoft Showcase” school for the third

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straight year. Greeneville Middle School is one of 40 in the country and the only one in Tennessee.

“Technology is not just an activity. It’s a way to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of instruction,” Starnes said. “Teachers are charged with individualizing instruction for every child in their class and the most effective and efficient way to do that is through the use of technology.”

Starnes said Greeneville High School teachers succeed with “balancing traditional research-based instructional practices with strategies that are only possible by embracing and utilizing various IT compo-

nents including hardware and software tools.”

Greeneville City Schools was ranked sixth in the country by the center for digital education for innovative uses of technology, an achievement Starnes said was evidence the district “continues to be on the cutting edge of technology use.”

Starnes said the district aims to keep technology that is no more than three years old, and at the start of the 2019-2020 school year, all Greeneville High School students were assigned new Dell laptops for their studies.

Another achievement Starnes noted, which works to address a serious challenge he sees facing the school system, is the receipt of a $30,000 Academic Support and Enrichment Grant. In partnership with Frontier Health, Starnes said the funds were used to implement a full-time mental health counselor.

Starnes said he hopes to see that program expanded to continue to address the mental health needs of students in the district.

Another challenge the school system faces, Starnes said, is a growing shortage

of teachers, but so far the district has “continued to recruit and retain exceptional teachers.”

In an effort to address this issue in the long term, Greeneville High School added a new program of study, Teaching as a Profession, starting in the 2019-20 school year.

Also to address growing demand in other professions, the school began offering a Supply Chain Management course.

Enrollment of Greeneville High School students at the Greene Technology Center continues to grow, Starnes said, with an increasing number of students earning industry certifications and the National Career Readiness Certificate through dual-enrollment in the seven courses offered in partnership with Tennessee College of Applied Technology.

An aviation program was also approved for implementation at the Greene Technology Center in January by the Joint Board of Education, which consists of members of both the Greeneville City and Greene County boards of education to oversee the Greene

Technology Center. Starnes said the program is intended to start beginning with the 2020-21 school year.

“We’re excited about the potential of that program,” Starnes said.

While the district works to address local needs and demands in the workforce, the emphasis is on students and supporting them in choosing their career paths.

In the last year the district has been working on what Starnes called a K-12 Continuum of College and Career Awareness which would aim to support students, beginning in pre-kindergarten, in choosing a career.

This would start with exposing students to a variety of careers and the preparation required to go into those careers “and doing that in a systematic way where students are being engaged each year, culminating with their choice in high school and having a plan. We feel that exposing our students to all this information will help them aspire to things they didn’t think possible.”

Starnes said the district is also working on a “Portrait of a Graduate,”

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Starnes said “character and determination are threads that run through that,” and these are traits he hopes to see in graduates whether they are entering the workforce or their plan after high school is to continue their education.

“Our district vision is that our graduates will be prepared and confident to own their own future,” Starnes said. “We want to make sure we’re always providing a state-of-the-art learning environment that continually challenges students to ever increasing levels of learning.”

Starnes’ contract was renewed in January by the Greeneville Board of Education, so he can continue to oversee the city school system’s progress and growth for the next four years.

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Community leaders gathered on Thursday to dedicate Walters State’s Niswonger Campus in Greeneville. Part of the dedication included a statue representing the story of the building’s namesake, businessman and philanthropist Scott Niswonger. From left are Mark Wills, dean of the campus; Dr. Tony Miksa, president of Walters State Community College; Niswonger; and Dr. Wade McCamey, retired president of Walters State.

Walters State Celebrates Dedication Of Niswonger Campus

BY DEBRA WILLIAMS Walters State Community College celebrated the dedication of the Niswonger Campus, hosting community leaders, college supporters and residents in a special ceremony in September.

As part of the dedication, the campus was officially named in honor of Scott Niswonger. The Greeneville businessman and philanthropist donated $5 million to the project, making it the largest single donation in Walters State’s history. He also advocated for and helped secure millions of dollars in additional funds.

“As a college, we believed that Scott’s support not just for Walters State but for education at all levels deserved to be recognized in a manner equal to his unprec-

edented contributions. We chose to name this campus in honor of Scott because his contributions to education are so far-reaching,” said Dr. Tony Miksa, president of Walters State.

Miksa also thanked his predecessor, Dr. Wade McCamey, for his leadership in the development of the new campus.

“Dr. McCamey had to make a decision. We could have used the original grant to improve the old hospital building or take the much riskier path to raise enough funds to build a space that would enable the college to grow programs and better serve the needs of our community. Fortunately, he chose the latter and we are here today because of that decision,” Miksa said.

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Features include an outdoor amphitheater, an allied health simulation lab, a learning-support emporium and a 234-seat theater.

The college was previously housed in the former Laughlin Memorial Hospital.

The increased class space came at an optimal time, with the campus and the college seeing increased enrollment due to Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect. Tennessee Promise allows high school graduates to attend community colleges for two years tuition-free. Tennessee

Promise allows adult learners who do not have a college degree to also attend community college for free.

Walters State named a new dean for the campus in July. Mark Wills, who had served as interim dean, replaced Drucilla Miller, who retired. Wills previously served as an adjunct computer and information science professor and joined the college full-time in 2011 as a media specialist. The Greene County native was named coordinator of instructional support and student success in 2013.

“This is an exciting time to be at the Niswonger Campus. I’ve enjoyed watching everything come together. We’ve got a great faculty and staff, and our students are wonderful,” Wills said.

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has changed my life, and I want others to have that experience.

We have so many great programs and, with Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect, so many students can attend tuition-free. I want to reach out and let everyone know those resources are available,” Wills said.

The campus and college celebrated the first graduating class of the occupational therapy assistant program in May. This program trains individuals to assist patients in developing or recovering skills needed for life. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.

Debra Williams is the associate director for communications and marketing at Walters State Community College.

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Greene LEAF Raising Funds For Technology In County Schools

BY SUZANNE RICHEY While having raised $520,000 since 2013, Greene LEAF, the foundation for Greene County Schools, is working toward the goal of $1.4 million for technology in the classroom.

Additional donations are currently being solicited from local businesses and individuals.

Anyone who wants to support the Greene County School System can support this campaign.

While we will be making calls and contacting local companies, many of the campaign’s supporters are individuals who have a relationship with the

Suzanne Richey

county school system or community members who just want to support our local schools.

We have had a number of former Greene County students make a donation in honor or memory of an

influential teacher or have designated a donation toward a specific school they attended. Donations are welcome in all dollar amounts. The $25 gift is as valuable to fund the project as a larger contribution.

Since its inception, Greene LEAF has undertaken a fundraising drive, provided hundreds of computers and tablets for schools each year, supported a variety of initiatives focused on literacy and started an awards program to recognize notable Greene County School System alumni. Greene LEAF has added computers on charging carts at all 14 schools, and this initiative will continue until there

are sufficient computers for all students.

The founding members of Greene LEAF are concerned citizens who have come together to form a nonprofit organization. The purpose of the organization is to assist the Greene County School System’s teachers, staff and students with projects and needs above and beyond what tax revenues can provide. The Greene LEAF board has set out three primary goals for the next three years – supporting literacy programs, providing support to increase student access to technology in and out of the classroom, and supporting arts education

The Greene County School System is one of the most resource-challenged school systems in the State of Tennessee, serving students from our region’s neediest families.

Of the students served, 75.4 percent qualify for the free/reduced school lunch program. Additionally, 20.8 percent of students are classified as being from households below the poverty rate.

Greene LEAF is a nonprofit organization developed by community leaders to bridge the gap of funding for materials and programming not supplied by local government. The organization’s mission is to serve as an advocate for

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creating a premier educational environment for the students of Greene County through raising funds for literacy programs and technology initiatives.

For more information or to make a gift through the Combined Federal Campaign visit www.opm.gov/ showsomelovecfc.

For more information or to find out how to support Greene LEAF and the Greene County Schools, contact Suzanne Richey, executive director of Greene LEAF, at director@ greeneleaf.org or visit www.greeneleaf.org.

Suzanne Richey is executive director of Greene LEAF.

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Caring for His creatures, and serving the people who love them.

ALEX DULANEY, DVM • PATRICK TAYLOR, DVM CLAIRE BASKETT, DVM • MEGAN GILBERT, DVM Small Animal Med & Surgery Large Animal Mobile Vet Services 24 Hour Emergency Service Equine Hospital New Spacious Standard & Luxury Boarding

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Rocky Top Veterinary Hospital 5415 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Afton, TN 37616

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