West Knoxville, TN December 2017

West Knoxville DECEMBER 2017

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A Season of Giving

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s we turn the page of this year’s calendar to December, it seems like it was just yesterday we were singing carols, unwrapping gifts and toasting to 2017. Now—as unbelievable as it may seem—it’s time to do it all over again.

The holiday season and the end of the year always bring about a feeling of reflection and a feeling of closure. Whether we’re jumping head first into the spirit of the season, enjoying time with family—no matter if the distance is near or far—or reflecting on the past year while making plans and setting goals for the next, December always has a way of keeping us busy.

While shopping for the perfect gift, prepping the perfect dinner or crafting the perfect toast can all become a little overwhelming, we encourage you to take a deep breath, take a step back and take in all the moments, memories and people that have made 2017 a year to remember.

When you’re reflecting on everything this year has brought, we also encourage you to reflect on those who haven’t had the benefit of people, memories and moments to make 2017 a year to remember. Those who are in need of a family with whom to spend the holidays, those who can’t afford to buy gifts and prep the perfect dinner, and those who may not even have a home to go back to.

Just as much as December is a time of reflection and closure, it is also a time of giving to those who haven’t been as fortunate. It’s a time to find ways to make the holiday season as special as it can be to those who haven’t seen 2017 as very special. Whether it’s volunteering your time at local shelters or donating your money to local charities, giving back to the community can help make this time of year special for everyone.

Merry Christmas, happy holidays and happy New Year.

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CITY ELECTS FIVE NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS

UT DEDICATES VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER The University of Tennessee dedicated its new Veterans Resource Center on the ground floor of Hodges Library on November 17. After the dedication, everyone was invited to tour the center.

The center, which opened this summer across from One Stop Student Services, provides student veterans with a place to study, socialize and meet with coordinators who can help them connect to the services they need.

On November 7, the city elected five new members to the city

During the ceremony, a video message was played from country

council: Stephanie Welch, 1st District; Andrew Roberto, 2nd District;

music icon Charlie Daniels, whose Journey Home Project donated

Seema Singh-Perez, 3rd District; Lauren Rider, 4th District; and

$10,000 to outfit the Veterans Resource Center with technology to be

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a.m. Saturday, December 16, in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building.

Mayor Madeline Rogero praised voters for their year-long engagement with the candidates and issues.

The five sitting council members are term-limited and could not seek a third four-year term. So the newly elected incoming members will comprise a majority of the next council.

Smokey X was in the center to greet guests, and a mural painted by artist and UT alumna Payton Marie Miller—known for her paintings on the Rock—was unveiled.

About 975 veterans, military spouses and dependents attended UT this fall using VA benefits.

Although the Veterans Resource Center and its staff are funded

by UT, the center’s programming and scholarships are supported

“Congratulations to the new incoming council members,” Rogero

by a variety of sources, including the Journey Home Foundation.

said. “We've enjoyed great community dialogue throughout the cam-

Donations can be made to the Veterans Resource Center Fund, which

paign season. The 11,735 votes cast represent one of the biggest voter

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turnouts in the past quarter-century. There was a significant increase in voter engagement.”

The city's Go Vote! Knoxville initiative was created last summer to encourage more people to get to know the candidates and

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The University of Tennessee's Culinary and Catering program

didate events were held in all six council districts, and the city

has again been recognized by the American Culinary Federation

created a website to make it easier for citizens to get election

Education Foundation (ACFEF) as a quality program.

information, connect with the candidates and compare where the candidates stood on issues.

Turnout in November's election was up by 47 percent from the 2009 general election, the last time these same races were on the ballot, and there were no incumbents running.

The noncredit certificate program, offered through UT Conferences and Non-Credit Programs, is a 12-week intensive series of classes designed to teach students about the foundations of culinary arts.

“Our recognition as a quality program is one of my proudest moments in three and a half decades in the culinary profession,” executive chef and program director Greg J. Eisele said. “Our program graduates will receive 300 continuing education hours from the American Culinary Federation to help them advance to the next level and become an ACF-certified chef.”

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since its launch in 2013 and are now working in various venues including conference centers, convention centers, private and commercial

restaurants, and their own businesses. Four program graduates have even advanced to earn their chef’s certification through the American Culinary Federation, Eisele said.

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School of Medicine (RUSM) plan to relocate temporarily to Knoxville

more than 150 chapters nationwide, ACF is the largest professional

to continue their program of study after Hurricane Maria damaged the

organization of chefs and cooks in the United States. It is the culinary

medical school’s home country of Dominica in September. Currently,

leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and

students are completing their fall semester medical sciences curricu-

programmatic accreditation. ACF operates the most comprehensive

lum on a cruise ship ported off the island of St. Kitts and plan to begin

certification program for chefs in the United States.

their winter semester at the new facilities.

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“While the island of Dominica continues to rebuild, we are pleased to have forged this arrangement with an outstanding university like LMU,” William F. Owen, MD, dean and chancellor of RUSM said. “The continuity of our students’ education and their academic programming is our highest priority, and we are pleased to work with LMU to make these extraordinary facilities available.”

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Charit(able) HARMONY FAMILY CENTER HELPS CHILDREN LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES ARTICLE CAROLYN EVANS | PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC BRANCH

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Wolf says, looking back. “So, I would be a single parent and unemployed.”

The founder and CEO of Harmony Family Center talked recently about events that led her to start a nonprofit. The nonprofit has changed over the years. So has Anna, who is now a senior in college and is getting a degree in international studies. But Pam remembers it like it was yesterday.

She was already a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee when she adopted Anna in 1995.

“She was 6 months old,” Pam says. “My daughter was the fourth little girl to come to East Tennessee from China. China had started opening up in the early ‘90s for adoption. Everywhere I went, people were so interested in adopting, and I was handing out other people’s business cards.”

One day she thought of creating a nonprofit and with a laugh recalls thinking, “How hard could it be?”

She founded Harmony in 1996 to help other parents through the adoption process. For the first few years, she had only one employee.

Now she has 54 full-time employees and another 100 part-time contract employees across the state.

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If there’s something you feel strongly about,” she says, “you can go out and do it, whether it’s starting a nonprofit or working with a program. Every single person can have a positive impact on our community. That’s all this has been about.

“I wanted to help people understand the realities of adoption, cultural differences, attachment and bonding," she says. "Then we trained

Allison Douglas and Hope

professionals in dealing with women with unplanned pregnancies.

Our next grant was with the Department of Children’s Services, and her focus is helping traumatized kids, usually between the ages of 5

Hope has lived with Jonathan and Allison Douglas for about two

to 18. Most of those we serve have been adopted through foster care.

months now. Allison works for Harmony as the education and training

“These are tough kids,” she says.

Last year Harmony helped 2,600 kids in counseling and support groups. The nonprofit also trained adoptive parents.

coordinator, and she and her husband have adopted four children.

Hope is there for their 11 1/2-year-old son who has several diagnoses due to trauma and prenatal factors.

“Over the years, we’ve evolved to understand the impact of trauma

“He has a lot of anxiety and trouble staying regulated—emotion-

on the brain,” Pam says. “That’s interesting. It impacts the brain and

ally bouncing back from disappointments and upsets,” Allison says.

subsequent behavior more than we ever thought it did. How the trauma

“When he gets really upset, the dog will come over and give him

changes the brains development depends on the type of trauma, the

licks and help him calm down. If he’s really anxious, the dog will sit

age and varies from child to child. My entire career we’ve tried to do

down, and he can pet her. He’s very shy, so when we go out the dog

cognitive therapy with teens who have very little cognitive function.

will help him make friends with other kids because everybody loves

“We believe the healing for kids with trauma comes in small doses

dogs. Dogs are incredibly calming for a child. Kids from trauma can

and frequently,” she says. “Doing counseling for an hour once a week

go from 0 to 60 very quickly. Emotionally, they’re all over the map.

with kids doesn’t cut. The parents are essential to it. They need to

The dog will help them come back to center quickly. I think Hope has

understand how the brain has been impacted by trauma and how

really helped our family by allowing our son to participate in things

those deficits affect behavior.”

he couldn’t do before.”

Harmony Family Center has expanded in other ways, including the purchase of the old Camp Montvale near Maryville.

Pam says somebody asked her one time, “What do you want people to take away from this?”

“We’ve restored it and are doing specialized camps for kids

“If there’s something you feel strongly about,” she says, “you can

with trauma histories,” she says. “We work with families dealing

go out and do it, whether it’s starting a nonprofit or working with a

with domestic violence and mental health issues and kids aging

program. Every single person can have a positive impact on our com-

out of foster care.”

Harmony also offers a grandparent camp and equine therapy and

munity. That’s all this has been about.”

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MAGIC IS IN THE AIR THIS SEASON IN KNOXVILLE. WITH TREE LIGHTINGS, FIREWORKS, PARADES, SKATING RINKS, MARKETS AND MORE, EXPLORE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON IN OUR WONDERFUL CITY.

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noxville transforms into a winter wonderland each winter. With

and levels can breathe in the crisp wintry air while skating under the

activities, markets and events galore, you’ll feel the holiday spirit

stars. The shop windows in the downtown central business district

while exploring the city and enjoying the 100,000-plus lights that earned

are exquisitely adorned: an annual window decorating competition

Knoxville a place on Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities for Holiday Lights list.

creates breathtaking displays. Market Square transforms into a fes-

The holiday season officially kicked off downtown on Black Friday

tive holiday market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday in December

with a grand lighting ceremony of a glorious 42-foot tree. Come at 7

before Christmas. Farmers, artisans, food producers, crafters, food

p.m. December 1 to claim your sidewalk spot at the WIVK Christmas

trucks and more fill downtown with their wares.

Parade. Watch in awe as floats, bands, dancers and even Santa Claus march through downtown.

Explore downtown this season and step into a holiday movie. An open-air ice rink appears in Market Square, where skaters of all ages

Christmas in Chilhowee takes place December 8 at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center. Featuring a tree lighting, live historical Appalachian music, hot cocoa, gingerbread house building, Santa, face painting and balloon animals, this is a must-see event.

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The 11th annual Tour de Lights will be at 7 p.m. December 15.

awaits with surprises along the way. Then head over to the Christmas

Decorate your bike and yourself before riding a 5-mile course through

Lantern Express. Climb aboard the Three Rivers Rambler for a one-of-

downtown. Prizes are awarded in various categories. After enjoying

a-kind Christmas experience: hot chocolate, gingerbread men, story

the festivities, explore the Peppermint Trail downtown. Peppermint

time and Santa make this one train ride you’ll never forget.

decals on the sidewalk will lead you to stores and shops selling peppermint treats, including peppermint cocktails, coffees, cocoa and desserts throughout the holiday season.

The finale of the year, Knoxville’s New Year’s Eve celebration isn’t to be missed.

“The last celebration for the year is New Year’s on the Square,"

Looking for kid-friendly activities this season? University of

Judith Foltz, Knoxville special events director, says. "We have a band

Tennessee alumnus Carol Aebersold co-authored the children’s book

play; we do this fabulous ball drop. We drop the ball, shoot fireworks

Elf on the Shelf with her daughter. For the only Elf on the Shelf scaven-

off, there’s a big screen on the stage that shows highlights of the year,

ger hunt in the country, Santa sends scout elves to dozens of down-

and a big sign over the stage lights up at midnight with 2018.”

town businesses beginning November 24. If you want to participate in

Magic is in the air this season in Knoxville. With tree lightings, fire-

the scavenger hunt, simply pick up a North Pole Pass at Mast General

works, parades, skating rinks, markets and more, explore the magic

Store, then go searching! At every store where an elf is spotted, a stamp

of the season in our wonderful city.

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Culinary Creations

Holiday Treats

MOONSHINE MOUNTAIN COOKIE COMPANY AND BUTTERMILK SKY PIE SHOP

MOONSHINE MOUNTAIN COOKIE COMPANY

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hirty years ago, my husband, Mike, and I had a local pizza business,” Knoxville resident Robin

Maddux says. “One Halloween we decided to do cook-

ies with every pizza and they kind of went crazy on us. His college roommate, Rick Dunlap, was making a career change and asked Mike if we’d like to start this cookie business with him.

“He thought I was going to kill him because we already had other businesses in Knoxville, but I thought it sounded fun. We had kept the cookie idea in the back of our minds, and I kept yellow legal pads with the recipes on them in the kitchen cabinet.”

They planned for online orders and corporate gifting without a storefront, Robin says, and rented kitchen space in the Old City.

ARTICLE CAROLYN EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY ELENA GANUSOVA

“We had to make cookies every night because customers were buying them so fast. We realized we had to find a retail spot. We knew we had a great cookie, but we needed something that would make us stand out. Mike said, ‘Could we make our cookies with moonshine?’”

Moonshine Mountain Cookie Company was born in 2016 at 7343 Kingston Pike.

“We started with our chocolate chip recipe, the Rocky Top, and wondered if could we make it with moonshine and fruit. Next was the Happy Pappy, our apple pie moonshine cookie. We always have those and the lemon-blueberry John Lemon, Nutty Butty Holly with Reese’s cups, Sugar Shine with sugar and white chocolate, and Caramel by the Sea.” Seasonal offerings include the Berry White with white chocolate and strawberry and the Mint Jagger with Andes chocolate. They do a lot of corporate gifting and ship all over the country and to soldiers.

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Robin’s Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies “This cookie is fun. It’s simple and Christmasy,” she says. “You can put them together really quick and take them to a family get-together.”

INGREDIENTS 1 package Duncan Hines Signature Red Velvet Cake Mix 2 large eggs 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon lemon zest ½ cup confectioners’ sugar ½ teaspoon cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease baking sheets.

2. Combine cake mix, eggs, butter and lemon zest in large bowl with wooden spoon until blended. Blend sugar and cornstarch; set aside.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on pans.

4. Bake 8 to 9 minutes until edges are set.

5. Cool on pans for 1 minute. Cool completely on wire rack.

Tip: Use a 1-inch to 1 ¼-inch scoop to form dough into balls. For best results, bake one sheet at a time. If baking two sheets together, rotate pans halfway through baking.

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BUTTEMILK SKY PIE SHOP It was Thanksgiving 2012.

Meredith’s Spiced H o l id a y Co ffee

“Scott and I and the kids were headed to Memphis to visit my family,” Meredith Layton says. “We were talking about the pies and thinking of a name for a certain pie. We were just brainstorming, and I think it was the kids who piped up and said, ‘We’re stuck on I-40! Let’s name it the I-40!’”

“This is a great warm drink that complements our pies,” Meredith says.

Makes 4 servings

If you’ve been to Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop in Turkey Creek or the Bearden area, you’ve probably tried the delectable pecanchocolate “I-40.”

“In our family, a lot of things happen around Thanksgiving,” Meredith says as she describes how the store was born. “At Thanksgiving in 2006, my sister was in from out of town. I had stopped working in speech pathology, and we got to talking about her opening her cupcake shop in St. Louis. I said, ‘I’d love to open a cupcake shop in Knoxville.’”

After several years of cupcakes, the Laytons decided to change up their confections.

“We wanted to come up with a bakery that could be franchise-able and representative of our families and traditions in the South,” she says. “Both our maternal grandmothers were great pie bakers.”

The flagship store is in Bearden at 5400 Kingston Pike.

Now there are 13 locations all over the Southeast and Texas.

“We’re growing pretty quickly,” Layton says.

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup bold coffee grounds 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 1/2 cups cold water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup warm eggnog Whipped cream

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put coffee grounds and spices in brewing basket and sugar in brewing pot.

2. Pour water into coffee maker and brew.

3. Add warm eggnog to brewed coffee and stir.

4. Pour into cups and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

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experiences, not physical possessions, are what gives them true joy. Not fleeting happi-

both with a warm feeling as you share

ness, but true, lasting joy. Their realizations have impacted me greatly. If experiences bring

the mission behind the gift and the

true joy, why not combine those experiences with gift giving? This could be a weekend trip

impact it will have. From jewelry that

with your best friend, a model airplane to work on with your child or grandchild, a pair of

provides lifesaving surgeries to those

concert tickets or a cooking class to attend with your loved one who is always watching

in need (Mercy Ships), to comfy clothes

the Food Network. Of course, these memory-making gifts work much better when they

that help end sex trafficking (Sudara),

align with the interests of those to whom you’re giving. Take some time to listen and ob-

to leather goods that ignite genera-

serve when your loved ones express interest in something and brainstorm a memory-mak-

tional change in the developing world

ing gift that aligns. These gifts won’t end up collecting dust or stuffed in a closet.

(Mission Lazarus), a quick Google

for every shoe purchased. There is a myriad of options that will put a smile

search of gifts that give back will open a whole new world of gift options. Similar to memory-making gifts, choosing

FUEL YOUR PHILANTHROPIC SPIRIT WHILEREDUCINGTAXES

a socially conscious gift that supports a cause your loved one is passionate about is the best way to multiply joy.

Year-end gifts to charity, whether in someone’s honor or to simply help the community, are always impactful. The tax deduction they may create is a bonus. Aside from a cash donation, there are additional ways to give that can further reduce your taxes, thereby increasing your ability to give!

Most charities are adept at receiving gifts of appreciated

Whether giving a gift that creates a memory, supports global change or

stock, which affords you the same tax deduction yet pre-

impacts a nonprofit close to your heart—while reducing your taxes!—

vents you from paying capital gains taxes—talk about a win/

aligning your gift choices to your passions or the interests of your loved

win. Additionally, if you have an amount of cash or appre-

ones will multiply the gift’s impact and the joy it produces. After all,

ciated stock you’d like to donate, but have not settled on a

increasing joy is what this season is all about!

charity, use of a donor-advised fund allows you to take the deduction now, but let the investment grow until you’ve de-

Melissa Ballard is a certified financial planner and the director of planning

cided which nonprofit(s) to support. Your financial planner

for PYA Waltman Capital LLC. For more information, visit PYAWaltman.com.

can give guidance on the best approach.

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Realty Report

West Knoxville Realty Report

Neighborhood

List Price

Sold Price

%Sold/List

DOM*

Bdrms

Baths

Carolyn Acres

$750,000.00

$660,000.00

88%

341

4

3.5

Forest Brook

$675,000.00

$665,000.00

98%

21

3

3

Forest Brook

$499,900.00

$490,000.00

98%

0

3

2

Fox Den

$510,000.00

$490,000.00

96%

27

4

2.5

Fox Den

$459,000.00

$450,000.00

98%

2

4

2.5

Fox Den Village

$910,000.00

$855,000.00

93%

68

4

3.5

Fox Run

$564,000.00

$560,000.00

99%

30

3

3.5

$1,949,000.00

$1,350,000.00

69%

1128

3

3.5

Park Place

$550,000.00

$550,000.00

100%

0

3

2.5

Sequoyah Hills

$799,000.00

$775,000.00

96%

1

5

4.5

Sequoyah Hills

$1,795,000.00

$1,500,000.00

83%

35

7

7.5

Sweet Briar

$445,000.00

$440,000.00

98%

90

5

3.5

Sweet Briar

$440,000.00

$420,000.00

95%

45

4

3.5

The Farm at Willow Creek

$879,000.00

$875,000.00

99%

153

5

4.5

Westmoreland Hills

$650,000.00

$595,000.00

91%

28

5

3.5

Kinzel Springs

Information compiled from Knoxville Multiple Listing Service from dates 10/1/2017-10/31/2017.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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Lifestyle Calendar

December DECEMBER 1-JANUARY 7 OPEN AIR ICE RINK

Craftsman/Bungalow, Neoclassical Revival and American Four Square style. To help you kick off your holiday season, neighbors will open the doors of select homes, restored and decorated for the season for your viewing pleasure! 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 2 and 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

December 3. VictorianHolidayHomeTour.com

MARKET SQUARE

VARIOUS DATES

Adults and children can skate day and night, seven days a week, at

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BASKETBALL

the open-air ice rink nestled under twinkling lights in the middle of

THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA

Market Square. DowntownKnoxville.org

The Vols and Lady Vols will each play three home games in Decem-

DECEMBER 1-JANUARY 7

ber. Vols: December 9 vs. Lipscomb, December 17 vs. University of North Carolina and December 20 vs. Furman. Lady Vols: December 3

PEPPERMINT VILLAGE

vs. Alabama State, December 6 vs. Troy and December 10 vs. Texas.

DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE

For game times and tickets, visit UTSports.com.

Restaurants, coffee, shops, bars and boutiques feature peppermint treats throughout the season plus peppermint-themed windows dec-

DECEMBER 8-10

orated throughout the downtown district. DowntownKnoxville.org

HOLIDAY MADRIGAL FEASTE

DECEMBER 1-JANUARY 7

SOUTHERN RAILWAY STATION Webb School of Knoxville will host its annual Holiday Madrigal Feaste.

THE ELF ON THE SHELF ADVENTURE

During this time-honored tradition, guests will enjoy a traditional En-

DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE

glish meal while reliving the customs, music and dress of the Elizabe-

The Elf on the Shelf Adventure is a fun-filled holiday scavenger hunt in downtown

than era as Webb’s Madrigal Singers express their hearty good wishes

Knoxville. Scout elves will be sent from the North Pole by Santa and adopted by

for a joyous holiday season. WebbSchool.org

three dozen downtown Knoxville businesses for the only community-wide Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt in the country. DowntownKnoxville.org

DECEMBER 1

DECEMBER 8 CHRISTMAS IN CHILHOWEE CHILHOWEE PARK AND EXPOSITION CENTER

DOWNTOWN KNOX FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK

The tree will be lit and there will be live music and many free activities.

DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE

Come build a gingerbread house with Austin East Culinary Arts Depart-

Downtown Knox Frist Friday ArtWalk features music, food, fun and

ment. There will be train rides for all ages, pictures with Santa Claus, hot

community. The streets of downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual

cocoa by All Occasion Catering, face painting, balloon animals and a spe-

evening of creative art in all forms. DowntownKnoxville.org

cial activity from The Muse Knoxville and Home Depot.

DECEMBER 1

DECEMBER 9-11

WIVK CHRISTMAS PARADE

49TH ANNUAL NATIVITY PAGEANT OF KNOXVILLE

DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE

KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM

Holiday festivities continue with the 45th annual Christmas Parade. Floats

A presentation of the traditional Christmas story of the birth of Jesus Christ

and decorated vehicles, marching bands, majorettes, dancers, and of

in Bethlehem. Free admission, no ticket required! With a cast and choir of

course, Santa Claus. Parade will start on Church Avenue near the Colise-

more than 200, a professional orchestra and live animals, the story is told

um, then turn right onto Gay Street, then turn right onto Jackson Avenue

in pantomime on realistic sets. 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday.

and will disband in the Old City past Barley’s. DowntownKnoxville.org

DECEMBER 2

DECEMBER 15 TOUR DE LIGHTS

MARKET SQUARE HOLIDAY MARKET

MARKET SQUARE

MARKET SQURE

Decorate your bike with lights, garland and decorate yourself with decor

Artisans, food producers, food trucks and farmers fill downtown with their

for the holiday bike ride through 4th and Gill area. More than 1,000 people

wares, perfect for holiday gift giving. Find farm-grown greenery for decorating,

participated in the 10th annual Tour de Lights in 2016.

handcrafted gifts and hot beverages to keep you warm while you shop!

DECEMBER 2 & 3

DECEMBER 31 NEW YEARS ON THE SQAURE

29TH ANNUAL VICTORIAN HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

MARKET SQUARE

OLD NORTH KNOXVILLE

Bring in 2018 with your friends and family on Market Square. Bicho

Old North Knoxville features beautiful homes built in the Queen Anne,

Brothers will perform at 10 p.m. and the ball will drop at midnight.

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“I love old things. We had this little wicker basket that had been passed down. It was full of old Christmas ornaments that had belonged to my dad and other family members.

My brother, sister and I enjoyed going through that basket and hanging them on the tree.”

“Growing up being one of six kids, Christmas Eve was at my grandparents’ every single year, no matter what. Now that we have six grandkids, we want to carry on that tradition, but instead of spending a ton of money on gifts, we want to make memories. When my kids were younger, we’d leave for Lake Tahoe on Christmas morning, and we’d stay two weeks and come home on New Year’s Day. Now every Christmas they talk about the memories we made.”

—Debbie Elliott-Sexton, Alliance Sotheby’s International Realty

—Eddie Hopps, president of Hopps Woodworks

CHEERS TO

THE Holidays

FOUR CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AND ONE TOAST ARTICLE CAROLYN EVANS

“Enjoying everything and living in the moment, laughter, meeting interesting people, grandchildren, a good read, a walk on a nice day, a box of gingersnaps, a beautiful sunrise, an unhurried shopping trip, scripture that applies to a current need, good friends, treasuring marriage and family, a fire in the fireplace, believing in right and wrong, the mountains, memories with the people I love—these are a few of the things I look forward to in 2018.”

—Meg Troutman, owner O.P. Jenkins Furniture & Design 34

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“One of our favorite Christmas traditions is to hang our stockings over the fireplace on the eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas, December 5. Our children are now teenagers, but they still run excitedly to their stockings the next morning to see what treats St. Nicholas has left.”

—Bill Waltman, president of PYA Waltman Capital LLC

“My family always does the downtown thing—looking at window decorations, going to the Fantasy of Trees, the Christmas lighting ceremony and ice skating and watching ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the Tennessee Theater. Downtown’s always a fun time during the holidays. It’s festive, and it’s just a fun vibe.”

—Michele Hummel, director of Downtown Knoxville Central Business Improvement District

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