West Knoxville, TN August 2018

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The Best of Friends: Animal-assisted therapy at Harmony Family Center

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Celebrating Companionship WHEN YOU THINK OF COMPANIONSHIP, WHAT COMES TO MIND?

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Jennie Treadway-Miller | Jennie.Miller@LifestylePubs.com ACCOUNT MANAGER

Deborah Duncan | Deborah.Duncan@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Maybe it’s the parents who have always supported you, or the significant other with whom you’ve built a life, perhaps the college roommate who teaches you to think outside the box or the sibling who is always there for you in a pinch.

Melissa Ballard, CFP, Julie Pasillias CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Elena Ganusova, Chad Hernandez, Colby McLemore

Maybe it’s the neighborhood couple with whom you barbecue on holidays, the church group you join on fellowship trips or the volunteer group with whom you attempt to spread joy and hope throughout your community.

Although family and friends can be a great source of companionship—for many— one of the most memorable, impactful, therapeutic and certainly unconditional experiences of companionship we ever experience, particularly as a kid, is with a four-legged family member—a pet.

This month here at West Knoxville Lifestyle, in our Kids + Pets issue we explore how the companionship of an animal can improve the quality of our lives. We look at how the Harmony Family Center pairs kids with dogs to help them transition through a difficult period and how equine-assisted therapy can comfort children who have experienced trauma.

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We also learn the important role youth volunteers play in the mission of the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, and we share with you the peaceful environment of

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Sycamore Hollow, a secluded 12-acre equestrian farm.

Gearing up for a new academic year, PYA Waltman Capital advises us on how to talk to kids about money. We offer book recommendations for young readers, and we learn how College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors screens and trains its employees to provide role models for children.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2018

FEATURES 20 The Best of Friends Harmony Family Center pairs kids with animals to heal trauma wounds and promote healthy relationships.

26 Training the Next Generation of Pet Owners The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley welcomes young people for volunteer program.

28 Role Models at the Ready Get ready for the busy school year with College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors.

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34 Time to Read!

Pick up these suggested titles for the newest reader in your house.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Financial Buzz

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Open House

25 Realty Report 26 Giving Back 28 Now Open 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

Revitalist Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Revitalist, the area's first and only clinic specializing in personalized low-dose ketamine infusion therapy for those suffering from chronic pain and mental illness, provided in a compassionate spa-like environment, held its ribbon cutting ceremony with the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce in June. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELENA GANUSOVA

Double Dogs opens its second Knoxville location Double Dogs, a family-friendly restaurant with a sports atmosphere, celebrated opening its second location at 8910 Kingston Pike on Saturday, July 9.

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AROUND TOWN

FIRST TENNESSEE BANK RECOGNIZED A 2018 TOP WORKPLACE BY KNS

YWCA KNOXVILLE AND TENNESSEE VALLEY NAMES NEW CEO

First Tennessee Bank has been recognized as a 2018

YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley has

Top Workplace by the Knoxville News Sentinel, one of

named Alizza Punzalan-Randle its new CEO,

only four large employers of 500 or more employees to

effective Aug. 1.

be honored. This is the second consecutive year First

Alizza is a native Knoxvillian who is firmly

Tennessee has been named a Top Workplace in the

entrenched in the YWCA’s mission and work. As a

Knoxville recognition program that was established

child, she learned to swim at the downtown YWCA,

in 2017. The list is based solely on employee feedback

and as a teenager, she was an active member of

gathered through a third-party survey. First Tennessee’s

Y-Teens. She served as a member of the board of

East Tennessee Region President Dave Miller also was

directors of YWCA of Tampa Bay for six years and

recognized in the survey as Top Leader based on First

is a founding board member of the YWCA of Tampa

Tennessee employee feedback.

Bay Foundation.

BIG EARS FESTIVAL 2019 ANNOUNCES DATES, INITIAL ARTISTS

U.S. CELLULAR NAMES GUS PUCKETT RETAIL SALES MANAGER

Regarded as one of the most unique and eagerly

U.S. Cellular has named Gus Puckett its retail

anticipated cultural gatherings in the world – “a music

sales manager for the Knoxville store in the Turkey

festival with a rare vision” (The New York Times) – Big

Creek shopping center at 11001 Parkside Drive.

Ears Festival will return in 2019 with its 8th edition,

“Puckett has a strong and proven commitment to

taking place March 21 through March 24 in historic

this community, and I am excited to see him grow

Knoxville, Tennessee. Festival passes are on sale now.

within our organization,” says Thomas White, man-

“Contained within a walkable radius of historic

ager of retail sales for U.S. Cellular in Knoxville. “At

downtown Knoxville—in a range of ornate landmark

U.S. Cellular, we have friendly, engaged and knowl-

theaters, refurbished industrial spaces, art galleries,

edgeable associates who focus on providing an

churches and clubs—it creates its own atmospheric

unmatched customer experience and helping you

climate, along with a center of gravity,” describes NPR

make the best wireless choices for your needs.”

Music. “From its first iteration in 2009, the festival has been a locus of expedition, defined more by a go-anywhere ethos than by any style or genre allegiance.”

Big Ears is thrilled to share the first in a series of artist announcements for the 2019 festival: Nils Frahm, Lonny Holley, Derek Gripper and more.

Additions to the lineup, along with more festival

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programs and details, will continue to be unveiled

We are always accepting submissions for announce-

throughout the summer, culminating in the full

ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town

lineup release this fall. For more information, visit

section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact

BigEarsFestival.org.

Us tab at WestKnoxvilleLifestyle.com.

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Your interests first. Always.

A lot of firms say it; we actually do it.

Photography by Bethany Sams

Our approach to financial advising focuses on you first, and on your finances second.

When you are serious about planning, give us a call.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

You’re Teaching Your Kids about Money— Whether You Realize It or Not! ARTICLE MELISSA BALLARD, CFP | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

IN MANY AREAS OF OUR LIVES, WE MODEL OUR BEHAVIOR AFTER OUR PARENTS. Or perhaps we set out not to model our behavior after our parents. In either case, finances are no exception.

Growing up—and even now, in my 30s—I observed my parents’ behavior with money. Thankfully the financial lessons I learned by observation were responsible ones such as hard work pays off, don’t spend more than you make, always put money aside for the future, minimize debt, use your money to help those in need—both by giving to the church/charities and by being generous with those in your daily life. These lessons weren’t rocket science, but I learned them by example. Like in many homes, money wasn’t talked about explicitly when I was growing up. But I was watching. Your kids are too.

At the onset of a financial planning relationship with a new client, we devote a good bit of time to learning who our clients are, what their experiences with money have been, what their home life was like growing up and the lessons they learned. Learning these things about our clients allows us to more effectively develop a financial plan aligned with their values, which means it’s more likely to work. I often ask clients what lessons they learned from their parents about money when growing up. More often than not they say money wasn’t talked about in their home. But they always have examples of financial behaviors they see they’ve emulated, for good or for bad.

Take a second to think back about what you learned from your parents about money. Did they talk to you about money, or did you learn from example? Why is it that we often don’t talk about money in the home?

Some parents feel they don’t know enough about money to properly teach their kids. Others are embarrassed about their own financial behaviors. Still, others avoid money conversations the same way they avoid a talk about “the birds and the bees”—it just seems too private.

But it’s important to note that whether you actually talk about it or not, your kids are learning lessons about money from you. And undoubtedly, they’re learning from other examples around them.

We all know the example our culture sets about money is not good.

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Melissa Ballard, CFP

If you’d like to talk to your kids about money but don’t know where to start, here are some

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practical pointers:

Work a few money tips into your daily conversations with your kids. Something as simple as, “How many hours do you think you’d have to work

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at Chick-fil-A to buy that pair of shoes you want?” can have a positive impact.

Consider purchasing Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace, Jr. and work through it with your kids.

Implement a few of the principals in their/your

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daily life. It’s inexpensive, and even one positive lesson learned will serve them well.

If their interest is piqued, consider looking into a class or even a summer camp where they can learn more about money and investing. Google can lead you to resources.

But above all else, work to get your own financial house in order. Your kids are watching. They will emulate your behavior—the good and the bad.

Rather than beating yourself up about financial mistakes, tell your kids about them and what you learned as a result. Even if they roll their eyes, they’re listening!

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OPEN HOUSE

E q u e st r i a n L iv i n g at I t s F i n e st SYCAMORE HOLLOW, A 12-ACRE HORSE FARM, IS READY FOR THE PERFECT BUYER ARTICLE JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY ELENA GANUSOVA TUCKED AWAY ON A HILLSIDE LESS THAN 15 MINUTES FROM TURKEY CREEK IS AN EQUESTRIAN FARM ON A LITTLE MORE THAN 12 ACRES. Built in 2001 by a dressage rider and purchased by the current owners in 2005, Sycamore Hollow is must-see for those in the market for space to ride and room to breathe.

Channing and Whitney Dawson moved to Knoxville from the northeast 25 years ago and immediately settled in the Westmoreland suburbs. It wasn’t long before the family wanted a little more space and a bit more privacy, so when they found Sycamore Hollow online, the couple decided to take a chance and see if equestrian living was for them.

“Here’s the hard part—we aren’t horse people,” Whitney laughs.

“We graze our neighbor’s horses. I call them our lawn ornaments.

Sadly, it’s not being used to its full potential, so we’re hoping the next owners will use it that way. The barn is state-of-the-art. The woman who built it spared no expense.”

In fact, the barn was built first, a sign of its priority and care for the horses. With three stalls on the ground floor, and an additional two in an adjacent building, the barn was designed for several functions: care and keeping of horses complete with tack, washing area and supply room; a second-floor loft space perfect for events and parties; and a white-washed workroom with a picture window that overlooks the property. There’s also a half bath upstairs.

On the property are a proper 80-by-200-foot dressage ring, four paddocks with white fences and an open space surrounded by looming 150-foot-tall sycamore trees with an outdoor screen perfect for movies under the stars. A well on the property feeds the irrigation

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It’s a peaceful environment. We couldn’t have asked for a better neighborhood surrounded by farms and lovely people.”

system for the farm, including hydrants in each of the paddocks,

leads to the office, floor-to-ceiling bookcases, and French doors that

which were specifically seeded for pasture hay. There are seven

lead to the patio.The Dawsons upgraded the kitchen and laid new

gardens sprinkled across the property, from proper English and

flooring, but most of the home is exactly the way it was meant to be.

ornamental grass gardens to an al dente garden that grows next to

They have kept the barn, its equine facilities and home in pristine

one of the backyard patios, perfect for dinnertime picking.

shape, so the only changes to be made will be personal preferences

“We love to entertain in the summer and sit outside," Whitney

by the next owner.

says. "The house itself is open and relaxed. We love our pasture

“We enjoy the pace of life here. We thoroughly enjoy country life.

ornaments. We love to look out the windows and see the horses. It’s

We’re mostly outdoor people, so it lends itself to that,” Channing says.

a peaceful environment. We couldn’t have asked for a better neigh-

“I have a philosophy that, especially in the computer age, we need to

borhood surrounded by farms and lovely people.”

work outdoors and get physical labor. If we can get three to four hours

The builder loved the barn so much that the subsequent 3,876

of working outdoors, three to four hours on the computer, and three to

square-foot timber-frame home was built in the same fashion. It has

four hours with friends and family, then that becomes a fulfilling life.

three spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, a spiral staircase that

You don’t need much more than that.”

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ARTICLE JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY COLBY MCLEMORE

The Best of Friends HARMONY FAMILY CENTER’S PAWS FOR KIDS AND EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAMS PROMOTE HEALING AND RESTORATION FOR THOSE WHO’VE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA 20

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HARMONY FAMILY CENTER HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN 85,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN TENNESSEE WITH INNOVATIVE THERAPEUTIC CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. Started

by Pam Wolf, licensed clinical social worker and adoptive mom, Harmony is a touchstone for foster and adoptive families, particularly those who’ve been affected by trauma. The end goal is to bolster healthy, long-lasting attachments in families, individually and as a unit, where hope grows and thrives.

WHY DID YOU START HARMONY FAMILY CENTER? PAM: I saw the need for services that considered the attachment and trauma needs of the child. I found that many pre-adopt, post-adopt and foster care support services did not adequately take into account the effect that trauma has on children’s brains and their overall behavior, so I wanted to change that.

WHAT LESSONS HAVE YOU LEARNED ALONG THIS JOURNEY? PAM: Be brave. Sometimes we don’t take the road less traveled because we are afraid to fail. I learned long ago that we can either learn from our mistakes, or we can allow mistakes to lead us down the road to failure. Failure is normal, and sometimes the best way to continue our journey is to fail our way to success.

Furthermore, my job as the CEO is to lead, and a lot of what it means to lead is to take care of the folks who do the hard work. This means including clear expectations for each team member, effective tools and education, and leading from behind. Simon Sinek is one of my heroes when it comes to ideas and thoughts about leadership, and his book titled “Leaders Eat Last” and TED Talk called “Start with Why” are worth taking the time to read and watch.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE LOOKING TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA? PAM: Parents need to be prepared. Read about parenting, understand trauma and treatment, and learn what you can do to help the child grow. It’s especially important to understand what’s to be expected when parenting a child with a trauma history, drug exposure, time spent in the foster care system or any other number of challenges. Equally important is to know yourself and understand how your own history plays into your parenting. Finally, building your support team and respite care is crucial.

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CEO and founder Pam Wolf.

Photo provided.

WHAT'S YOUR HISTORY WITH HARMONY?

regulates the lower parts of the brain and facilitates processing of trau-

MARIANNE: I have worked exclusively in the field of childhood trauma

matic events previously stored in maladaptive ways using Eye Movement

since I received my degree in marriage and family therapy. Initially working

Desensitization and Reprocessing. Time spent with our horses creates

in community mental health, I then proceeded to create and implement a

and strengthens the ability of a child to form and maintain age-appropriate

trauma-focused, school-based mental health program. After researching

relationships and assists a child’s development of self-regulation.

leading childhood trauma treatment programs, I moved from Georgia to Tennessee in 2017 to join Harmony Family Center.

Interactions with a therapist also become less intrusive when done in a parallel fashion with the child. Many traumatized children find sitting across from a therapist in a face-to-face manner to be

WHY IS EQUINE THERAPY SO SUCCESSFUL?

too intimate or threatening, but parallel engagement with the horse

MARIANNE: Equine-assisted therapy first and foremost provides a safe

creates a shared experience that feels safe and non-threatening.

means of attachment for kids and adults who have experienced unhealthy or harmful relationships with other people. Horses are non-judgemental

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM EQUINE THERAPY?

and amazingly sensitive to the feelings of those around them, providing

MARIANNE: Our program is specifically designed for children that have

a wonderful template to recreate primary relationships and attachment.

experienced complex developmental trauma, but equine-assisted therapy

Our program is based on the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics

can be beneficial for almost any challenge an individual may experience.

developed by neurobiologist and child psychiatrist Dr. Bruce D. Perry of the Child Trauma Academy. We focus on how the involvement of the horse

WHAT IS THE PAWS FOR KIDS PROGRAM AND ITS GOALS?

can aid in the organization and healing of a child’s brain in a developmen-

MARIANNE: Paws for Kids is a multifaceted program utilizing the

tally sensitive fashion. The movement the horse creates in a child’s body

healing power of animals with kids and families throughout our

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Judd rides Buttons with Marianne Wright (left) and summer staff member Callie Rickert (right) by his side.

service area. We place emotional support dogs and service dogs

the physical, mental and emotional ability to perform the tasks that

with children who would benefit from the aid and encouragement a

will await them in their future environment as an emotional support

properly trained canine can offer. Our dogs are capable of providing

animal or a service dog. When our dogs are placed with a child and

so much assistance to our kids: medication retrieval; deep pressure

their family, we hold an adoption ceremony similar to what the child

therapy; disruption of maladaptive behaviors; comfort when emo-

may have personally experienced with their family. This shared expe-

tionally triggered; and constant, nonjudgemental companionship.

rience has proven to be exceptionally meaningful when the child is

Harmony also has a team of therapy dogs and ambassador dogs

able to provide a forever family to a dog that was previously alone.

trained to work with kids and families during sessions. These dogs belong to Harmony Family Center or to individual staff members and

SHARE A SUCCESS STORY OR MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE

are trained to partner with our staff to augment ongoing therapy

YOU'VE WITNESSED THROUGH THE PROGRAM.

practices. Much like in equine-assisted therapy, children who are

MARIANNE: It’s hard to pick just one! One of our dogs has been placed

resistant to engage with a person will easily interact with a dog, pro-

for about one year, and it has been amazing to watch the child’s trans-

viding a gateway into an effective and trusting therapeutic alliance.

formation over that period. He takes his dog with him as many places as possible for three main reasons: 1. She provides soothing behaviors such

WHERE DO THE DOGS COME FROM, AND HOW ARE

as coming close to him and licking him when he is overwhelmed. 2. She

THEY TRAINED?

helps him in his various therapies, such as speech therapy, occupational

MARIANNE: Our dogs are hand-selected by Off Leash K9 Training

therapy, etc. 3. She provides a connection to peers that he has struggled

and Harmony from local shelters and rescue centers. The team com-

to develop prior to her placement. Watching the journey of this boy and his

pletes rigorous evaluations on potential dogs to ensure they have

dog over the past year has personally solidified the value of Paws for Kids.

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The location, the style, the feeling you get when you walk through the door—every aspect of your home should be a reflection of who you are, where you’ve been, and the life you aspire to live.

Your best life begins with a home that inspires you.

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REALTY REPORT

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ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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BDRMS

BATHS

Sequoyah Hills

$369,000

$375,000

100%

2

3

2

Westmoreland

$400,000

$415,250

100%

1

2

3

Westmoreland Estates

$424,900

$411,000

96%

65

4

4

Forest Brook

$474,500

$480,000

100%

4

4

3

Deane Hill

$500,000

$515,000

100%

2

4

3

Brixworth

$510,000

$491,500

96%

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3

3

Forest Brook

$519,000

$525,000

100%

2

3

4

Forest Brook

$570,000

$540,000

94%

17

4

4

Fox Run

$578,000

$557,000

96%

94

4

5

Lyonsbend

$595,000

$590,000

99%

3

4

4

Fox Run

$675,000

$675,000

100%

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5

7

Wellsley Park

$699,900

$655,000

93%

114

5

4

Duncans Glen

$799,000

$820,000

100%

3

5

6

Bridgemore

$869,000

$852,000

98%

3

5

5

Sequoyah Hills

$885,000

$775,000

87%

270

4

4

Westmoreland

$899,000

$850,000

94%

148

5

6

Wrights Ferry Landing

$975,000

$950,000

97%

11

4

4

Westmoreland Heights

$989,000

$962,000

97%

44

4

5

Forest Brook

$998,000

$998,000

100%

9

5

4

Harrison Keepe

$1,025,000

$1,000,000

97%

11

5

5

Sequoyah Hills

$1,600,000

$1,365,000

85%

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TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PET OWNERS YOUTH VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY

CERA SMITH, THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AT THE HUMANE

it,” Cera says. “Having youth volunteers is the fastest way to achieve

SOCIETY OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, SPENDS THE BULK OF

our mission because as they grow up, they’ll teach other people. We’re

HER DAY REVIEWING VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS, ORGA-

essentially working with the next generation of pet owners.”

NIZING EVENTS AND TRAINING THOSE WHO DONATE THEIR

There are plenty of jobs for young, eager animal lovers, from reading

TIME TO CARE FOR THE ANIMALS. Having worked for the Humane

books aloud and playing to sorting newspapers and other donations.

Society in almost every capacity, she has a keen eye and big heart for

Once a volunteer is approved, Cera endeavors to match the child with

the volunteer program, particularly when it comes to the younger ones.

his or her desired program and coordinates a workable schedule.

“Youth volunteers are my favorite part of the program. I love the

“It’s awesome to have volunteers who spoil the animals rotten,”

adults, and they’re capable of doing things kids can’t do, but kids come

she says. “We don’t limit people to anything because everyone has

in here and learn, and then they go out in the world and tell others about

different skills sets.”

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Donate Time There are myriad tasks at the

What many may not know is that

Scout troops, ball teams and clubs

Humane Society that require vol-

it takes $2 to feed one dog for a day.

alike are always invited to spend an

unteer efforts. The Reading Team

For that same $2, a dog can receive

afternoon sprucing up the facility, clean-

incorporates readers of all ages who

a rabies vaccine, while a $10 donation

ing and reorganizing, and wrapping the

understand how a comforting voice

covers both rabies and distemper.

day with animal enrichment—playing!

makes for good company. If the vol-

“We try to show people that even

“Kids always want to work with pup-

unteer prefers something more active,

if it’s a small amount, that donation

pies and kittens. Enrichment includes

he can participate in Doggercize, a

makes a difference. It allows us to

puzzle toys and treats and emotional

program designed to help older dogs

vaccinate an animal that otherwise

attention, literally the best parts of

get regular exercise. Animal enrich-

wouldn’t get it,” Cera says.

being in an animal shelter,” Cera says.

ment is valuable, because while most

For a young person, those few dollars

One task that many groups tackle is

animals aren’t at the shelter for too

can be a significant portion of his or

sorting the newspaper shed and getting

long before getting adopted, living in

her allowance or birthday money from

those donated newspapers moved to

a cage temporarily can be stressful.

Grandma. Just as significant is providing

the puppy room. Groups aren’t required

They need mental and physical stim-

a life-saving vaccine or feeding a hungry

to go through training as individuals are,

ulation, so human interaction helps

animal that isn’t used to regular meals.

so it’s only a matter of contacting Cera

keep the dogs and cats healthy while

To donate supplies, see the updated needs

and checking the calendar.

awaiting their permanent home.

list

at

HumaneSocietyTennessee.org/

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NOW OPEN

role models at

the ready

MANAGE THE SCHOOL YEAR EASILY WITH COLLEGE NANNIES + SITTERS + TUTORS ARTICLE JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

TWO YEARS AGO, SHORTLY AFTER JAY AND CHRISTY

Joseph Keeley, a business school student and entreprenuer,

COTTRELL HAD THEIR SON, THEY STRUGGLED TO FIND RELI-

started College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors in 2000. Throughout

ABLE CHILDCARE. Both worked full-time in the tri-cities area, but

college, he worked as a part-time caregiver for a family in Edina,

Jay’s flexibility as a real estate agent meant he was often his son’s

Minnesota. Far more than keeping children healthy and safe until

primary caregiver. While it was a responsibility he enjoyed, mak-

their parents came home, Joseph saw the need to create a service

ing it to client appointments on time —or at all—soon became an

that provided role models to children, sitters who could help with

issue. Without extended family members nearby and local daycares

school work and be a positive influence. The idea hatched into an

already full with waiting lists to boot, the Cottrells quickly identified

award-winning business with franchises in nearly 30 states.

a gap in the community.

“The struggle was real to us,” he says. “We came across this

For the Cottrells, the company’s hiring process and philosophy was a huge sell.

franchise, and I was in. I wished it was already in the area, and I

“All nannies, sitters, and tutors are W-2 employees," Jay says. "We

figured I wasn’t alone. We purchased three territories: the Tri-Cities,

do background checks, a rigorous interview process and check ref-

Asheville and West Knoxville.”

erences. If they line up with who we’re looking for, they sit through

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“We do ongoing training and education, more if they are lacking in skills that need improvement. We really value our hiring process and make sure they align with our core values.” -Jay Cottrell

initial training, which is several hours. We do ongoing training and education, more if they are lacking in skills that need improvement. We really value our hiring process and make sure they align with our core values.”

Those values—Can Do, Results Matter and Leave It Better—mean every nanny, sitter or tutor has the same goals.

“Can do means we make it work with a positive attitude. Results matter means improving the family’s life, test scores or grades. We focus on the end goal, whatever it is,” he says. “Leave it better means leaving the house, the family and the kids in a better situation than when they started with us. We want people who will be role models. We take seriously the privilege of caring for children.”

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(CON TI N U ED)

All nannies and sitters are CPR and First Aid certified. If they don’t

When it comes to K-12 tutoring, parents can be confident that their

already come with those certifications, they have 30 days to obtain them.

child’s needs will be addressed effectively and in cooperation with

Part of the initial training incorporates safety and keeping the environ-

what’s being taught at school.

ment hazard-free. While most nanny care and sitting is for kids birth to 4 years old, services are available to those 13 years old and younger.

“We have nanny placement fees, but they’re not nearly as expensive as other firms that have search fees. The good news is that they’re our employees, so we take care of payroll, liability insurance and taxes. That means the family doesn’t have to,” Jay says.

The enrollment process for families to hire a sitter is primarily centered around matching personalities and interests. Parents go

“We provide some curriculum, but it’s all one-on-one and individualized,” he says. “We work with teachers and parents to find out what the target is and what we need to focus on. Everything is based on their textbooks and what they’re learning. These aren’t group sessions.”

With school starting this month, schedules are bound to get busy.

Reliable childcare is a must, and the folks at College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors want to make the daily grind a little easier for West Knoxville families.

to the website and fill out what they need, and they’ll receive a

“We all know that family and friends aren’t always available or the best

phone call to discuss potential services. A meeting is set up to

idea, or we wear them out and they need a break. When you sign up for

discuss the program further, and the Role Model Match applica-

our sitter service, you have access to a pool of sitters who’ll give you the

tion does the rest. Once the relationship is established, securing a

same experience and are trained the same. You know your kids are safe,”

sitter couldn’t be easier.

he says. “No matter who you book, you’ll have a great experience.”

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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JOYFUL FLIGHT: A HUMMINGBIRD EXHIBIT

UT ARBORETUM SOCIETY: MONTHLY GUIDED HIKE

FAMILY FUN DAY

UT Arboretum, Oak Ridge

Everyone is invited to celebrate the

The project is designed to promote com-

Monthly hikes will be led by arbo-

art and lives of Beauford and Joseph

munity participation and artist collabo-

retum staff or a member of the UT

Delaney at the Knoxville Museum of

ration at the UT Gardens. Local artists

Arboretum Society. The one-hour

Art. The summer day will be packed

have created unique interpretations of

fun, free, short trail hike will begin at

with fun art activities, artist demon-

a wooden hummingbird silhouette. The

the parking lot of the UT Arboretum.

strations, continuous entertainment

pieces will be displayed throughout the

Participants should wear clothes ap-

on stage and fantastic art-making

summer for visitors to enjoy. The hum-

propriate to the weather and boots

activities. Family Fun Day is free and

mingbirds will be sold at a live auction

or good shoes for outdoor walking.

open to the public. KnoxArt.org

on Sept. 9, with all proceeds benefiting

UTArboretumSociety.org

UT Gardens, Knoxville

the UT Gardens. Ag.Tennessee.edu

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18 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

26 KNOX ASIAN FESTIVAL Market Square

Ijams Nature Center

Celebrate Asian culture with martial

The Dark Crystal begins at dark. Food

arts, music, dancing, authentic food,

McClung Museum of Natural History

trucks and beer garden area will be

fashion, crafts and kids activities. Come

and Culture

open for this event. Feel free to bring

downtown for an exciting—and deli-

Family Fun Day features activities,

your blankets and lawn chairs for this

cious—celebration of all things Asian

crafts, tours and more. Tour the exhi-

event. No coolers or outside alcohol

culture. Knox Asian Festival aims to

bition Pick Your Poison: Intoxicating

allowed. Leashed dogs are allowed

promote diverse cultures and celebrate

Pleasures & Medical Prescriptions and

at this event. Tickets are $8 per per-

traditions and talents from the Asian

discuss healthy bodies and healthy

son or $25 for a family four-pack.

continent. Participating countries will

minds. All materials will be provided.

Ijams.org

showcase its unique music, dance,

The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are not necessary.

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Knoxville Museum of Art

food, fashion, handicrafts and other

McClungMuseum.UTK.edu

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TOWN OF FARRAGUT: FUN WITH FARRAGUT'S FLEET

FEAST WITH THE BEASTS

Kids have the opportunity to see,

McFee Park

Zoo Knoxville

touch and climb on trucks and

Feast with the Beasts is Knoxville’s favor-

equipment used by the Town of

ite wine, food and brew event, featuring

Farragut and local emergency and

samples from more than 40 area restau-

rescue organizations! I.D. kits and

rants, wineries, breweries and distillers.

snacks and plenty of water will be

Enjoy live music from Nate Brown and

provided. For more information,

Smooth Sailor. The event is for guests

contact Special Event and Program

ages 21-plus. All proceeds directly bene-

Coordinator Brittany Spencer at

fit Zoo Knoxville. ZooKnoxville.org

218.3378. TownOfFarragut.org

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