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Show Details At Hyder-Burks Pavilion Friday 4-8 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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HOME SHOW Home Show at a Glance What: Upper Cumberland Home and Garden Show Where: Hyder-Burks Pavilion 2390 Gainesboro Grade Cookeville When: March 13-15 Hours: Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Parking: Free, with handicap parking in back

President’s Message

Welcome to the Home Show!

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As president of the Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland, I would like to welcome you to the 2015 Home & Garden Show.

This year’s show should be one of the best yet. We have many wonderful exhibits with new ideas to update your home, plus a cooking stage and seminars — basically, something for everyone.

For over 40 years, your support of the home show has allowed the Home Builders Association to provide funds for youth in local high school building trades programs. Education is important for our association, because we know that qualified workers will ultimately benefit the industry and the general public. Funds are given to schools each year for equipment and supplies, and awards are also presented to their outstanding students. Home Builders has established an endowment Sergio at Nashville State to provide funds for scholarships for students in the construction education program.

The Home Builders Association is a nonprofit trade organization that includes contractors, remodelers and others in the construction industry throughout the Upper Cumberland Region. The Association strives to educate, protect and promote the local home-building industry. HBAUC serves the following counties: Clay, Dekalb, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Trousdale, Van Buren, & White.

Once again thank you for your support and enjoy the show.

Sincerely, Tom Sergio 2015 HBAUC President

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Home improvement, remodeling and gardening enthusiasts browse exhibitor booths at the 2014 Upper Cumberland Home and Garden Show.

Welcome to the home show

By Melanie CHadwell HBAUC

COOKEVILLE — More than ever before, I think that we are all ready for spring to arrive this year. To most of us, spring means getting outside to enjoy the yard and garden.

Spring also means Spring Cleaning, and that is when we usually want to update our home in some way.

Many consumers get inspiration from magazines and pinterest, but if you want to see the real products that are available locally, talk to the professionals that provide them, and attend educational seminars, visit the

Home & Garden Show. You can shop for everything in one place at great show prices!

We are especially excited that many community organizations come together to participate in this event.

The Putnam Friends of the Library “Coffee with An Author,” the CRMC Pet Therapy Fund dog house sale, and the Upper Cumberland Tourism “Stay and Play” Travel Expo” are all included under one roof during the weekend.

The Home Builders Association has proudly presented the Home & Garden Show for more than 40 years, and it provides a service to both businesses and consumers.

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2015 Home & Garden Show exhibitors

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Edmond’s Paving ES Construction Electric Fence Light Co. Envirocast by VanHooseCo Evergreen Today Evelyn’s Pottery Farm Credit Mid America First Realty/Heart of the City Playground Fitts Outdoor Cleaning/Awnings Unlimited Frontier Basement Systems Frontier Communications Guaranty Mortgage Giuseppe’s 1933 Gutter Helmet of Cookeville Habitat for Humanity Haller’s Landscaping Halo Dips Health Benefit Solutions H & R Block Healthy Home Solutions Herald Citizen Highland Home Improvement Hilde Le’s Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical His Image Restoration Hitch N Post Muscadine Juice Holdfast Technologies Holmes Surveillance HomeCORR Homes & Land Media Honest Abe Log Homes Ideal Building JCL Metals Jack’s Orange Oil Wood Cleaner Jackson Heating & Cooling Keep Putnam Beautiful Clean Commission Lagniappe Spice

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HOME SHOW 2015 HBAUC Officers Tom Sergio — President Seth Hudson — Vice President (Builder) Elaine Smith — Vice President (Associate) Kassandra Newman — Treasurer Melanie Chadwell — Secretary 2015 Board of Directors Dave Boender — Cove Builders Andy Hammock — Andy Hammock Construction Donnita Hill — Hill Realty Josh Jackson — DelMonaco Construction Darrel Jennings — Capstone Construction Danny Lee — Cookeville Kitchen Sales Marti Neill — Pella Windows & Doors Mike Phipps — Phipps Properties Tim Woodward — Envirocast by VanHooseCo

What is the HBAUC? UPPER CUMBERLAND — The Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland is a nonprofit trade organization that includes contractors, remodelers and others who are involved in the construction industry in Cookeville and throughout the Upper Cumberland Region.

The association strives to educate, protect and promote the local home building industry and serves the following counties: Clay, DeKalb, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Trousdale, Van Buren and White.

“The home is central to American life,” Melanie Chadwell, HBAUC executive officer, said. “It is where dreams thrive and the future takes shape. It is where children are nurtured and families make lifelong memories. Owning a home is a cherished ideal for most families. Homeownership provides peace of mind, long-term security, and a place to call your own.”

Housing and homeownership are also critical to a strong and prosperous nation, she said.

“New home construction spurs productivity, creates jobs for Americans and gen-

erates revenues for all levels of government. If you are ready to build or remodel your dream home, contact a member of the Home Builders Association.”

Chadwell went on to say owning a home is the foundation of the American dream.

“Homeownership builds stronger communities, provides a solid foundation for family and personal achievement and improves the quality of life for millions of people,” she said. “It is truly the cornerstone of the American way of life.”

Most Americans consider homeownership to be the single best long-term investment and a primary source of wealth and financial security. Countless generations of Americans have worked hard and made the sacrifices necessary to own a home.

“A home is much more than an investment,” Chadwell said. “In good times and in bad, the opportunity to own a home has been a cherished ideal and a source of pride, accomplishment social stability and peace of mind.”

To learn more about HBAUC, visit www.uchba.com or call 931-528-7472.

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HOME SHOW Exhibitor Spotlight

Shaffield experiencing growth in furniture stores

By LAURA MILITANA HERALD-CITIZEN Staff

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Dr. Heath Foster, chiropractor, is pictured with Jacob Shaffield, owner of Shaffield’s Furniture Home and Sleep Galleries. Foster will be on hand at Shaffield’s sleep store to help customers find the right mattress.

COOKEVILLE — It’s been nearly three years since Jacob Shaffield opened his Cookeville furniture galleries — Home and Sleep — and since then, he’s seen tremendous growth. “We’re a speciality store,� he said. “The response has been great.�

This year, he has some exciting new things that will be among the many items on display at the Home Show. “We now have the HGTV furniture line,� he said. “We’ve been eyeing that line for years, but they require us to go through a lot of approvals. We’re the smallest market to have it.�

To make room for this new line, the Kincaid gallery has been moved to the Sparta store and the Sparta store has been rebranded to Solid by Shaffield’s. “That will be the Upper Cumberland’s best solid wood gallery,� he said. “We’ll be offering solid wood bedroom suites,

dining sets and more.�

Back here in Cookeville, the Bassett baby furniture line will be expanded, and, in the Sleep gallery, a new product is available. “We now have ComfortAire by Select Comfort,� he explained.

The ComfortAire offers control of support, posture and comfort through their airbed design.

And he also has Dr. Heath Foster, a chiropractor based out of Sparta, set to come in to help people select the right mattress. “No one knows more about the support and alignment of the spine than a chiropractor,� Shaffield said. “We’re going to educate him about the sleep technology while he educates us on spine alignment and support. It’s a win-win for everyone. “We want to make sure you’re getting the best sleep.�

For more information about Shaffield’s Furniture, visit http://www.shaffields.com/.

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HOME SHOW Trends

Home Trends on Display at Home and Garden Show COOKEVILLE — The Upper Cumberland Home & Garden Show will provide many examples of innovative home trends that will be popular in 2015 and beyond.

Homeowners want comfort, quality, and efficiency to make their lives easier. Homes are now being designed with cleaner lines and more natural elements.

Kitchens: The kitchen is the hub of the home, and kitchens are becoming vastly more spacious. Most homeowners prefer a kitchen that is completely open to the family room, with open shelves and areas for cooking, dining, conversation and relaxation. Many kitchens open up to the outdoors to extend living space to porches, patios, and gardens.

Indoor-Outdoor Living: According to Patrick Haller, Haller’s Landscaping, most homeowners now want actual outdoor rooms that include all-weather kitchens, furniture, fireplaces, and more. Water features are more popular than ever, and many gardeners also want plants that attract butterflies, birds and bees. If privacy is an issue, plants can help to create a private outdoor oasis at home.”

Energy efficiency: Energy-efficient windows, appliances, lighting, and programmable thermostats can lower your monthly energy bill. According to Eddie Gaw, Volunteer Heating & Cooling, “Regular maintenance is key to efficiency of your HVAC equipment.”

Technology: According to Richard Benjamin, The Technology Store, “Tech-savvy consumers now want audio systems that provide music throughout the home, and many families enjoy media rooms that bring the theater experience to the home. The latest trend in electronics is the new 4K ultrahigh-definition television, which has four times better resolution than current 1080 HD TV’s.”

Colors: According to Ellie Lenhart, Lenhart Design Co., “Many of the design trends for 2015 will seem very familiar to home owners. Neutral color palettes in crème, taupe, and grey will continue to be popular as will soft spa colors. The new accent colors on the scene for spring are in the blue, yellow, and red families including soft tints of pink. The Pantone Color of the Year is Marsala, an earthy red. An interesting “new” trend is the reemergence of brass. It has been awhile since brass was in favor with designers, manufacturers, and home owners, but a new antiqued and patina brass has surfaced in lighting, hardware, and plumbing fixtures.”

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sexy, but they do make a household run better. Most newly built homes and remodel projects include laundry rooms and walk-in closets that are much more elaborate than those of years gone by. According to Albert Miller, Upper Cumberland Custom Closets, “Pantries are definitely important to kitchen design, and features such as spice racks help to make items more accessible. Most people want good quality closet systems that will last for many years.”

Bathrooms: Bathrooms are continuing to become more spa-like, with large tubs that are being pulled away from the walls to become the center of attention. Spa-like showers with multiple large showerheads, are a must-have.

Many consumers get inspiration from magazines and websites like Houzz, but if you want to see the real products that are available locally, talk to the professionals that provide them, and attend educational seminars, visit the Home & Garden Show.

You can shop for everything for your home at great show prices. Whether you are looking for furniture, lawn mowers, windows, plants, cookware, specialty foods or a complete new home, you will find everything at this event. For more information, visit the Home Builders Association website at www.uchba.com or call 931-5287472.

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HOME SHOW Trends

Kitchen trends: Form and function

Form and function blend together in today’s kitchens.

By Cyndi Lee Cookeville Kitchen Sales

Form is the way the kitchen looks aesthetically. It should complement the overall style of the home, and be pleasing for the homeowners.

The Shaker door style has become the most popular, offering a more contemporary flair. Cabinets painted in shades of white and gray are trending, with or without various glazing options. The “furniture look” continues to please customers, as well as warm wood tones that are aged or distressed. Many are choosing an “Industrialized” feel with metal accents.

Tile backsplashes in geometric patterns or bold accent walls are making a statement. Quartz countertops with reflective particles in larger, more flowing patterns are much desired, as well as rustic wood for island & bar tops made from reclaimed materials or tops with “live” edges.

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Function is the purpose, usability or functionality of the design. We all want kitchens that make things easier and more accessible. For example, efficient pull-out shelving lets you see everything at once.

Docking stations for all of the family’s electronics can be tucked out-of-sight in the drawers of the kitchen, office, or mudroom cabinetry to keep everyone charged.

Form and function can blend together nicely as trendy “gathering tables” gain in popularity. Built-in bench seating can offer additional storage, and helps the space to serve many functions.

Larger “workhorse” islands are all the rage, and not only showcase your individual taste, but also help you prepare, serve and keep your most essential kitchen items handy.

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HBAUC supports community with donations Making a positive community impact in one of the goals for the Home Builders Association. HBAUC supports future building professionals in construction-related educational programs in local high schools and at Nashville State. HBAUC supports Habitat for Humanity in many ways, and they were major sponsors of the 2014 Home Builders Blitz, when a home was built in just one week, for a mother and her handicapped son.

The association and several individual members recently made donations to the Monterey Disaster Relief Fund.

“When a natural disaster strikes your own county, it’s everybody’s responsibility to step up and do all they can to help their neighbors,” John Donnelly said.

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HOME SHOW Exhibitor Spotlight

Pella offers energy efficient windows, doors

By BRITTANY STOVALL HERALD-CITIZEN Staff

COOKEVILLE — As chilly winds moved into the area this winter season, some homeowners may have decided it’s time to replace drafty windows to save money on those high energy bills.

One company, Pella Windows and Doors, touts its customers will go from “cold to cozy” with its energy efficient, Energy Star quality products, for which the business was named 2014 Energy Star Award: Partner of the Year. According to trade terrority manager Marti Neill, Cookeville-based contractor representative for Pella, the company’s products are reliable, durable and affordable.

“All of our products meet Energy Star requirements,” Neill said. “We have three different lines of windows that we can do triple-pane glass in, which is really superior on the energy sufficiency side of things.”

Window choices insulate against both cold and heat by using advanced Low-E Insulating Glass with Argon.

“Low-E is essentially like a tint on the glass, like it would be in a car,” Neill said. “So it helps knock down the UV rays and keeps your floors, rugs and things like that from fading out.”

The invisible Argon gas is sealed between the window glass panes.

“It’s denser than air, so it helps like the insulation in your walls (would) — it keeps the heat and cold from transfering between the panes of glass,” Neill said.

Pella doors also use energy efficient technology, and even if a homeowner does not wish to use one featuring glass, they can still benefit from replacing old, worn out doors.

“If you have an older door in your home, especially one where the weather stripping is not sealing up tight, that’s where you would see a lot of your impact from swapping out the door,” Neill said. “Especially if it’s an older wood door, it will get warped. A lot of wood doors will warp over time if they are not taken care of properly.”

Pella, which started in 1925, first began with marketing wood windows, and currently offers a selection of wood, fiberglass and vinyl windows in a variety of attractive styles and colors, Neill said.

“Our primary market is the wood window market, but we also have developed more of our vinyl window bushiness in the last 10 to 15 years, where currently now we have three different lines of vinyl windows,” he said.

Those who are interested in Pella Windows and Doors services and products, and who also wish to locate nearby retailers, may visit www.pella.com. Customers may also contact the Nashville showroom at (615) 292-7080.

Neill works for Pella’s Nashville office and his market covers the eastern side of the Middle Tennessee region, ranging from Putnam County to eastern Davidson County. He primarily works with contractors, whether it’s for replacement purposes, new construction or commercial projects. He also works with homeowners on new Area contractor representative Marti Neill for Pella Windows and Doors explains the construction projects. benefits of using the company’s energy efficient products.

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John Donnelly is the Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland Associate of the Year.

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COOKEVILLE — Each year, the Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland presents awards to outstanding members who have contributed valuable service to the organization and the community.

The Builder of the Year is Seth Hudson, with HD Homes. Hudson is currently the vice president of the Home Builders Association board, and he has built houses to be featured in the last two Parade of Homes.

Hudson has been involved with Habitat for Humanity for several years, and served as the project leader for the “Builder Blitz” in which a home was built in just one week.

He also serves on the Habitat Task Force to oversee the development of 40 homes in Cookeville. HD Homes has donated building materials for school projects and Mustard Seed Ranch, and they support school fundraisers. He has been a YMCA soccer

coach, and attends LifeChurch, where he volunteers with the children’s ministry.

The Associate of the Year is John Donnelly, ProBuild. Donnelly has served on the Home Builders board and on several committees. ProBuild has been a major sponsor of the Home Builders golf outing for many years. Donnelly is active in the community in multiple different roles. He is a member of the Upper Cumberland Education Foundation, that provides scholarships for students at the Cookeville Campus of Nashville State. He is a 2-time past-president of the TTU Athletics Foundation, and he sponsored an endowed scholarship in the name of his late son to assist TTU athletes.

John is the “chief” griller at many athletic functions. He is a TSSAA volunteer, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer, and is active at St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

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HOME SHOW Have coffee with ‘Gardening with the Native Plants of Tennessee’ author Margie Hunter is the guest author for the Putnam County Library’s “Coffee with an Author” session at the Home Show Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Hunter, writer and lifelong resident of Middle Tennessee, is the author of “Gardening with the Native Plants of Tennessee: The Spirit of Place” (University of Tennessee Press, 2002, www.gardeningwithnativeplants.com).

The book provides a glimpse of the state’s natural history and the description, culture, and distribution of approximately 450 species of wildflowers, ferns, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees native to Tennessee and suitable for horticulture.

An environmentalist and amateur naturalist, Margie actively studies the flora of Tennessee and is a member of the Tennessee Native Plant Society and Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council, where she serves on each board as secretary. She is also a founding board member of the Tennessee Naturalist Program, a statewide natural history course of study for adults. She gives presentations on native plants to various gardening and plant groups throughout Tennessee and the Southeast, has written articles for Tennessee Conservationist magazine, and volunteers with the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Gatlinburg and Discover Life in America’s All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

A 2010 graduate of Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont’s Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certificate Program, Margie is hiking all the trails in the national park and sections of the Appalachian Trail, writing a natural history blog on her experiences http://hikinginthesmokies.wordpress.c om.

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HOME SHOW Exhibitor Spotlight

Long-time exhibitor: A Cut Above Roofing and Exteriors

By AMY DAVIS HERALD-CITIZEN Staff

COOKEVILLE — At first, it was a way to spend time with his brothers.

“I’ve been doing roofing since I was 12,” said Robert Smith, owner of A Cut Above Roofing and Exteriors in Cookeville.

That first experience had been a family project, with Smith helping his brothers roof his parents’ house.

“It was fun,” he recalled. “It wasn’t work back then.”

Now — more than 30 years later — he’s still at it.

“When I started doing it for a living, it was basically just to service people and give them a good quality product because roofers have one of the worst reputations in the construction industry. I set out to try to change that one job at a time.”

His business provides roofing and exterior services — including shingle roofing and flat roofing — for both residential and commercial customers.

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A Cut Above Roofing and Exteriors is also fully licensed and insured to provide gutters and downspouts, siding, gutter guards, windows and decks.

“We are GAF’s only certified Master Elite roofing contractor serving the Upper Cumberland area,” Smith added.

It’s work he still takes pride in.

“The best part is seeing the final product — seeing how pretty we’ve made someone’s home or business look and having them happy with a smile on their face,” he said.

Smith said the Upper Cumberland Home Show is a good opportunity to meet new customers and promote his business.

“It helps me get in front of them, and it helps them get a good roofer,” he said.

That’s why he’s been a part of it the past seven years.

“It’s been a blessing to me,” he said. “It’s great to be talking to a potential customer and have a former customer stop by and give their testimonial.”

To learn more about the business, call 931537-3542 or visit acutaboveroofing.com.

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Officers of the Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland are, in front, from left, Tim Woodward, board member; Kassandra Newman, treasurer; Donnita Hill, board member; and Elaine Smith, associate vice president.

In Back: Josh Jackson, past president; Andy Hammock, board member; Seth Hudson, builder vice president, Tom Sergio, president; and board members Robert McCormick, Mike Phipps and Danny Lee.

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HOME SHOW Exhibitor Spotlight

Pools and landscaping featured hand-in-hand at Home Show

By TRACEY HACKETT HERALD-CITIZEN Staff

COOKEVILLE — Pools and landscaping are different aspects of outdoor living that really go hand-in-hand.

That’s why Brendan Johnson Landscaping and Pool and Spa Depot representatives say they decided to share an exhibit at this year’s Home Show.

“We’re an all-in-one stop and shop to help you create your outdoor dream in your backyard,” said Johnson, owner of the landscaping company.

Pool and Spa Depot store manager Jim (Jimbo) Sullivan agreed.

“If you want a pool or a hot tub, we have something to fit every space and every budget,” he said.

Pool and Spa Depot has been in business since 1996 and is currently situated on Interstate Drive, and its primary objective is helping area pool and spa owners “for the long haul.”

“We’re here for every step of the process, from purchase to maintenance and anything in between,” Sullivan said.

“If having a pool is something new for you, we have a pool chemist on staff, and we offer pool school every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. during the warm weather pool season,” he continued.

Johnson, whose business began in 2005 simply as a lawn care service and evolved with his growing passion into a complete landscape company, summed up his business philosophy this way: “My number one selling point isn’t about

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His own family background includes a father who taught him the value of hard work and a strong belief in God. “I love what I do — that’s always been an intrinsic value for me, and I’m grateful to be able to make a living doing something I enjoy so much,” Johnson said.

The value of that love for his work and for the relationships he builds with clients is a reflection of both his creativity in constructing beautiful landscapes and outdoor living An outdoor fireplace designed by Brendan Johnson Landscaping. areas and meeting the tastes of his clients.

Johnson’s creations are high-end, top-quality concepts that are built from scratch rather than from pre-fabricated kits.

“It’s my goal to provide the Cadillac of systems for my clients because what they are ultimately paying for is quality, and I want to create an outdoor living area or landscape construction that is going to last 1717 East Spring Street for years — for as long as they live in their Cookeville, TN. 38506 home, if possible,” he said.

For more information about specific products and services from Pool and Spa Depot, call 931-854-9255 or check out the store onemail: johnson38506@hotmail.com line at www.poolandspadepot.com. website: johnsongardencenter.com For information or estimates for landscaping, call Brendan Johnson Landscaping at 931-260-6505 or visit the website at www.brendanjohnsonlandscaping.com.

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Stay & Play in the UC Travel Expo COOKEVILLE — In “Ode to the West Wind”, the poet Shelley asks, “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” In Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland Region “spring is the time of plans and projects.”

The annual Upper Cumberland Home and Garden Show and its companion travel show, Stay & Play in the UC Travel Expo, will showcase the best that the region has to offer residents and visitors alike.

As in the previous years, tourism-related businesses in the Upper Cumberland will have information about their attractions and a preview of their entertainment program. Stay & Play Show brings’ all things tourism and Upper Cumberland travel under one roof, enabling consumers a unique opportunity to see what the region has to offer.

While builders, garden centers and designers are helping with the planning for new construction, renovation or landscaping, tourism attractions in the Upper Cumberland are giving show visitors great ideas for vacations, weekend or day trips within just a short drive from home.

Ruth Dyal, executive director of the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association, is excited about getting the word out about the numerous and exciting adventure, relaxation, entertainment and dining opportunities the Upper Cumberland has to offer.

“We have so much to see and do in the Upper Cumberland,” Ms. Dyal said.

“There is something for every one of every age and every interest. Whether you are planning week, weekend or day tripping, as a couple, a family or a group, there is a memorable experience waiting for you here.”

Information on the Upper Cumberland’s cultural, historic and scenic attractions as well as its outdoor recreational opportunities and wide variety of lodging and dining options will be available at the “Stay & Play in the UC Travel Expo.

Park rangers of the Tennessee State Parks of the Upper Cumberland region will be available to tell about all the exciting vacation packages and programs.

Cumberland State Park rangers will present their Bird of Prey Wildlife exhibit.

Stay & Play in the UC Show participants Appalachian Center for Craft Byrdstown – Pickett County Caney Fork Outdoors/Big Rock Market Celina – Clay County Crossville – Cumberland County Cumberland Caverns Cumberland County Playhouse Deep Valley Campground Highland Rim Retreats Historic Granville Historic Red Boiling Springs Historic Rugby ISHA Institute of Inner-sciences Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat Livingston – Overton County Main Street McMinnville/Warren Co. Short Mountain Distillery Tennessee State Parks Tennessee Discover Trail & Byways Van Buren County Historical Booth Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail Patton House Doll Museum White Plains House in Algood

There are a myriad of activities to engage in in the Upper Cumberland region.

“Representatives of the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association and its member businesses and organizations will be available throughout show hours to answer any questions attendees may have and to assist in planning trip itineraries.

There will be an abundance of literature for everyone to take home and read at their leisure, including the Upper Cumberland Wine Trail brochure and map, the 2015 Upper Cumberland – Stay, Play & Relax magazine and the 2015 Tennessee Vacation Guide,” she added.

“Tourism is a key contributor to our economy, not only on a state level but also right here in the Upper Cumberland,” said Dyal. “Tourism also means business in our communities since more than jobs and businesses in our region are directly supported by the industry.”

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HOME SHOW Exhibitor Spotlight

Find a getaway in Country Spirit Cottages

By MEGAN TROTTER HERALD-CITIZEN Staff

COOKEVILLE — One wouldn’t expect to be able to comfortably fit a bed, a kitchen and bathroom in 170 square feet, however Country Spirit Cottages, one of the exhibiters at this year’s Home Show in Cookeville, has done just that. It’s all the basic needs of a home in a comfortably snug space.

The company’s Forest Escape model will be on display at the Home Show.

“The units are ready to use,” said Daniel J. Inversin, who co-owns the company with Jean Decayeux. “The compact Forest Escape 170 sq.ft home comes completely furnished with kitchen and bath — including all furniture.”

The compact living quarters are perfect for personal offices, guest houses or living space for children returning

for college. They have even been used as rental homes.

When ordered, the homes are delivered in four to eight weeks, fully built and ready to go. They’re movable, and require little prep work.

“Level terrain needs to be prepared,” Inversin said. “A quick hook-up to your local utilities would have to be installed. You would have to check with local regulations to make sure that an RVIA (Recreation Vehicle Industry Association) approved unit can be installed on the property.”

Those interested in taking a peek inside will be able to see the real thing at the show, and can swing by MidSouth Mulch & Outdoor Services at 430 Lewisburg Pike in Franklin, Tenn., for a look at a second model.

For more information about Country Jean Decayeux, president of Country Spirit Cottages, left, and Daniel Inversin, vice Spirit Cottages, visit http://countryspir- president sales and marketing partner, pose for a photograph at the Forest Escape itcottages.com. cottage in Franklin.

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Cooking Stage Schedule Friday 5 p.m. — Jeremy Crabtree, Poet’s: Brewing a Great Cup of Coffee. The details are important, so pay attention to coffee bean quality, water temperature, and brewing/grinding devices.

6 p.m. — Tia E, radio personality on the Country Giant Night Club on 94.7: Real Cheesecake – Real Easy. You can make a rich, creamy, delicious cheesecake in your own kitchen that rivals any restaurant dessert.

7 p.m. — Mike Pugh, Townecraft: Mike, The Tia E Pan Man, will share secrets to good cooking that protect food flavor and nutritional content.

Saturday 10 a.m. — Tammy Algood, cookbook author and TV personality: Don’t Put up the Slow Cooker Yet. Some days just call for the comforting flavors of the South. And while those days are often the busiest, your slow cooker is ready to do nearly all the work for you! Tammy is a weekly food personality on Nashville’s local ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox affiliates as well as statewide on PBS. She has appeared nationally on the HGTV and DIY networks. She is the author of The Complete Southern Cookbook, Farm Fresh Southern Cooking, In a Snap, and the Southern Slow Cooker Bible.

11 a.m. — Laura Marbury, Southeast Dairy Industry Association: Dairy Delivers: It Starts With BreakMarbury fast. Start your day

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Noon — Kent Birdwell, Bight of the Bend: Smoking Baby Back Ribs for a Summer BBQ. Barbecue is a staple of the Southern American dinner table, and Kent will demonstrate how to elevate the tradition of smoking and flavoring meat Birdwell to a culinary art. Bight of the Bend, “The Smokehouse of the Cumberland”, is a restaurant about comfort, coziness, and community — comfort food in a cozy atmosphere with a community of friends and family.

1 p.m. — Chef Barry O’Connor, Bull & Thistle: Taste of Mediterranean. Chef Barry will share his awardwinning culinary talents as he prepares a meal to remember using fresh pork, wild seafood, warm Mediterranean salads, and fresh dressings.

The Bull & Thistle offers truly extraordinary Celtic Fare that brings O’Conner the best of Dublin to the Upper Cumberland.

2 p.m. — Karen McCulley, Amazing Acres of Fun: Fresh Strawberry Dessert.

Springtime brings a harvest of strawberries at Amazin’ Acres of Fun. Karen will make an eye-appealing dessert using tasty, sun-ripened, flavorful and nutritious strawberries.

3 p.m. — Thomas Cox, MealFit.co: Cox

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4 p.m. — Billy Kaufman, Short Mountain Distillery Stillhouse Restaurant: Cooking with Spirits, a Southern Tradition. Stillhouse Restaurant is an elegant country experience that offers delectable “Southern Eats with a Twist.”

5 p.m. — Darrell and Amy Jennings, Naked Salsa: Naked Salsa is a healthy snack, made from all natural ingredients just the way they were born, but salsa is not just for dipping. Salsa can add freshness and a “kick” to any meal.

food. It doesn’t have to be boring, tasteless and unfamiliar. You can make traditional, family comfort foods with your own recipes, but free of gluten. Get Fresh! Cafe, located at 37 N. Cedar Avenue is completely gluten free.

2 p.m. — Amanda Watson, Sam’s Club: Easy Entertaining. Party food preparation is easy when you start with barbecue, breads, and salads from Sam’s Club.

3 p.m. — John Brantley, Lagniappe Spice Company: “KISS MY GRITS” Lagniappe Style. Learn to make the best Shrimp & Grits this side of New Orleans with Lagniappe gourmet spice blends.

Sunday 1 p.m. — Lisa Luck, Get Fresh! Café: Eating Gluten-Free is Easier than You Think.

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Not your Ordinary ‘Tour of Homes’ COOKEVILLE — The Pet Therapy Program at Cookeville Regional Medical Center will be offering oneof-a-kind doghouses for sale at the upcoming Home and Garden Show Friday through Sunday at Hyder Burk Pavilion.

The promotion is being called “Not Your Ordinary Tour of Homes.” The doghouses being offered for sale were constructed and donated by local civic groups, youth groups and wood workers. Proceeds from the event will help provide personal treatment journals to cancer patients at CRMC. Personal treatment journals are extremely useful for patients, and provide them with helpful information about physicians, treatment options, side effects, support groups, nutrition, terminology, other resources, and space for journaling symptoms and feelings.

Providing personal treatment journals to cancer patients has been an ongoing project for volunteers associated with the Pet Therapy Program.

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the year to raise funds to purchase these journals for patients.

“We are really passionate about providing these journals to cancer patients. Since we visit with patients through Pet Therapy on a recurring basis, we hear first-hand how important these journals are,” said MaryDell Sommers, Chair of the Pet Therapy Program.

Visitors to the Home and Garden Show may purchase a doghouse by visiting the “Not Your Ordinary Tour of Homes” booth. For those that do not have pets at home, doghouses may also be purchased for donation to the animal shelter. Visitors who don’t want to purchase a doghouse may also consider making a donation toward providing cancer patients with personal treatment journals by dropping off a check, cash or making a credit card gift at the booth. Any donation amount helps, as 100 percent of the funds collected through donations, or the sale of doghouses, will go toward providing cancer patients with personal treatment journals.

New feature: Scavenger Hunt

New for 2015 at the Home and Garden Show is the scavenger hunt.

Attendees will visit 20 featured exhibitors to get a card stamped.

Those who complete the hunt will be eligible for daily drawings of $100. Exhibitors are: Allstate Insurance, Bath Fitter, Budget Blinds, Cookeville Kitchen Sales, Cookeville Plumbing & Electric, David Benjamin, Enviro-Cast, Farm Credit, Guaranty Mortgage, Habitat for Humanity, Haller’s Landscaping, Healthy Home Solutions, ISHA Foundation, Main St. McMinnville, Quality RRC, Renewal by Andersen, Shaffield’s Furniture, Stover’s, TN Credit Union, Upper Cumberland Tourism.

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Sunday, 1:30 p.m. — Jeff Poppen Jeff, AKA the Barefoot Farmer, is a life long organic farmer and an author, presenter and consultant. Poppen's contagious enthusiasm stems from 4 decades of market gardening and homesteading in TN. With 9 acres of intensive gardens, 40 head of cattle, and 30 years of biodynamic experience and mistakes, his workshops offer a unique educational opportunity. For more information, please visit barefootfarmer.com.

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