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BUT ALSO THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SETTING PERSONAL GOALS. Perhaps you’ve resolved to exercise more regularly, take up a new hobby or volunteer at the local animal shelter.

Whatever your goals may be, we hope the people, places, recipes and tips and tricks in this issue will inspire you to focus on wellness in the new year.

And while diet and exercise are vital to your physical health, overall wellness includes your mental health as well. This month, we at West Knoxville Lifestyle encourage you to live your best life by taking care of yourself both inside and out.

We asked local experts for their advice on health and wellness, including some of their favorite healthy recipes, books, workout routines and so much more.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2019

FEATURES 12 Bring It On FiA Nation Welcomes the New Year

16 Run On Lifelong Runner Encourages Kids to Lace Up

18 New Year, New Flavor Keep Warm this Winter with Savory Vegetarian Soups

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24 In the Land of Fire and Ice Escape to Iceland for a Winter-ful Retreat

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Local Limelight

24 Travel Destination 28 Financial Buzz 31

Realty Report

32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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Harmony Family Center Hosts the Third Annual Grateful Hearts Luncheon Harmony Family Center, an organization serving children and families experiencing the challenges, stressors and trauma of modern life, hosted its Third Annual Grateful Hearts Luncheon

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Nov. 7 at the Cherokee Country Club. Receiving this years’ Furrow Grateful Hearts Award, from Harmony Family Center founder and CEO Pam Wolfe, was Juvenile Court Judge Timothy E. Irwin.

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1. Jenny Bushkell and Becky Mills with Nickel | 2. Full house at Cherokee Country Club | 3. PAWS for Kids ambassador dogs | 4. Emcee Kristin Farley from WATE | 5. PYA Waltman sponsors | 6. Pam Wolf presents Judge Irwin with emotional support stuffed animals for his courtroom.

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AROUND TOWN

U.S. CELLULAR PROVIDES FREE PHONE CALLS TO THOSE IN NEED On Thanksgiving, U.S. Cellular associates pro-

raising campaign in August at East Tennessee

vided free phone calls and internet access at the

Pilot convenience stores. During that time, Pilot

annual Thanksgiving Day meal hosted by Knox

guests could opt to “round up” their purchase

Area Rescue Ministries.

to the nearest dollar and donate the additional

Being able to share a meal and call families and loved ones is something U.S. Cellular knows should never be taken for granted, along with the luxury of internet access. The wireless company

amount to Emerald Youth Foundation.

BIG EARS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2019 LINEUP

has offered the free calling program at KARM on

Big Ears announced the final lineup for its

Thanksgiving for more than a decade, and this is

10th anniversary March 21-24 in downtown

the fifth year providing internet access as well.

Knoxville. The festival will offer more than 100 per-

JOHNSON ARCHITECTURE SURPASSES LIGHT THE NIGHT FUNDRAISING GOAL

formances—plus a film festival, workshops, talks, exhibitions and a 12-hour drone concert—all taking place in an extraordinary array of venues, from his-

The Johnson Architecture team surpassed

toric theaters and houses of worship to beautiful

its 2018 fundraising goal for the Leukemia &

converted warehouse spaces, galleries and clubs.

Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk to

Experimental rock icons Spiritualized, Mercury

become the second-ranked corporate team by dol-

Rev and This Is Not This Heat share billing with folk

lars raised for the Oct. 25 event.

standard-bearers Béla Fleck, Rhiannon Giddens,

To date, the 20 members of the Johnson

Richard Thompson and the Punch Brothers. The

Architecture team have raised a total of $12,667,

Art Ensemble of Chicago commemorates its 50th

besting a $10,000 goal and marking the largest

anniversary in a rare performance, while Boredoms

yearly donation since the team started partic-

drummer Yoshimi P-We returns to the stage with

ipating in 2009. Three individual team mem-

Susie Ibarra and Robert Aki Aubrey Lowe. The likes

bers—Colleen Riordan, Jimmy Ryan and Daryl

of Nils Frahm, serpentwithfeet, Avey Tare, Stephen

Johnson—are among the top six local fundraisers

O’Malley’s KTL, Oren Ambarchi, Jerusalem in My

for this year’s event.

Heart, Yves Tumor, Lonnie Holley and Jlin represent

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the contemporary vanguard of experimental music.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Bring It On FIA NATION WELCOMES THE NEW YEAR ARTICLE JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER | PHOTOGRAPHY ELENA GANUSOVA

LIZBETTE BOND, A CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANT AND FORMER ROWER, WAS A TYPICAL GYM RAT. She knew the benefits and didn’t mind doing the work.

However, her husband, Nick, was enjoying a different experience as a member of F3, a free, participant-led boot camp for men rooted in fitness, fellowship and faith. She wanted to get out of the gym cycle and do something similar with a women’s group. Once she realized no such thing existed in Knoxville, she helped create one.

“There was a FiA group in Johnson City but not here, so my husband was like, ‘Why don’t you start one?’ and I was like, ‘What? We have two kids and a full-time job!’ But he kept putting it in my ear,” she says. “I got some more info to see what I needed to do.”

Females in Action has three areas of focus: body, mind and heart. In addition to free, 45-minute group workouts several times per week, participants also gather for discussion, encouragement and camaraderie to build up one another and foster personal growth. The program was inspired by F3 and has dozens of groups from Florida to Virginia. Bond officially launched the Knoxville group which now includes an Alcoa location - in June 2018. Plans are underway for Hardin Valley and Farragut locations.

“We provide a nickname to everyone who comes in— FNG, Friendly New Girl—and we build a circle of trust to share something. We ask about your past and your passion.

Eventually, you get a nickname that sticks. I’m 007, being a Bond,” she says. “I led for a while, but anyone can lead. We have paperwork to follow, rules under FiA. We have to be aware of time and focus on the fact that no woman is left behind. When we start the workout, we inform them that they exercise at their own risk, so listen to your body. We are all different women from different walks of life, but we’re all here for that camaraderie of working out.”

FiA Knoxville meets at the Lakeshore Park Chapel on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5:15 a.m. and Saturday mornings at 7:15 a.m. The Alcoa group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the high school parking lot at 5:15 a.m. Classes are led by Qs, a borrowed term from F3 that references a leader.

For more information, visit FIANation.com.

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Erica Groome "MAGNOLIA" Goal for 2019: Keep pushing myself to get up early for FiA and, as a Q, provide workouts to push and enhance their physical abilities.

Julie Castor "TIGER"

Bethany Bessom

Goal for 2019: Spend more time in God's Word and in stillness listening to Him, and to be more present with my family.

"PIONEER" Goal for 2019: Talk less, listen more and run a half marathon.

Kimberley Mendes "MEMPHIS BELLE" Goal for 2019: To run the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon in March.

Susanne Lee "JOLT" Goal for 2019: Be more patient in every aspect of my life. What has motivated me to improve is the positive influence of FiA women.

Lizbette Bond "007" Goal for 2019: To listen more and react less quickly, to make a difference in each person's life by saying a simple, "Hello, how are you?"

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Run On LIFELONG RUNNER ENCOURAGES KIDS TO LACE UP

ARTICLE JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY PEDRO MENDOZA

MARTY SONNENFELDT WAS A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN THE NETHERLANDS WHEN LONG-DISTANCE RUNNER FRANK SHORTER WON THE 1972 OLYMPIC MARATHON. An article about the man appeared in Boys’ Life Magazine, and though Marty was already running and participating in other sports at his American school, there was something about Frank’s story that lit a fire under the teenager’s feet.

“I wasn’t a good high school runner, so I wasn’t in a position to get athletic assistance to go to school. I selected a bunch of universities that were rooted in track and field, and the only university that replied at all was UT,” he says.

The University of Tennessee men’s track and field team had just won the championship in 1974 under coach Stan Huntsman, so when high school senior Marty received a postcard that said, “Welcome to Big Orange Country,” he knew he’d return to the United States for college.

“I came to Tennessee in 1975 and tried out for cross country and actually made it after the first meet against Ohio State. I was so far removed from being known, they didn’t even issue me a jersey. I got a Tennessee shirt and cut the sleeves off and ran,” he says. “I was 10th overall, and in my freshman year, I got down to a 14:15 for a 5K and 29:10 for the 10K. The coaching I had from Huntsman was phenomenal.”

By then, running had become Marty’s life and passion. He became what he calls “a vertical hyphen” at 6 feet, 1 inch and 135 pounds, down from 173 in a little more than four months.

When he wasn’t in class working on a degree in business, Marty was running.

“That article set me off, and I didn’t have anyone to tell me I was stupid,” he says, laughing.

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best parts of his UT experience, however, was meeting his wife, fellow runner and Lady Vol, Betty Shell.

Marty stayed connected to the running community in Knoxville throughout the 1980s as a volunteer for the Knoxville Track Club’s youth program. His career in medical sales provided a steady living, but with each year he felt the tug to do more on the track. In 1986, he took over the program entirely, but after years of running on empty, he decided it was time to make a choice: pull back on the volunteer work or go all-in to build the youth program.

“I got together with my wife and said I can either try doing

“ I t ’s g o t t o happen early b e c a u s e t h ey get bombarded with ball sports, and running doesn’t occur to kids that it could be fun.

I t ’s p u n i t i ve i n b a l l s p o r t s .”

this full-time and make a whole lot less money, or I can say forget it and continue with medical sales,” he says. “If it weren’t for my wife, I’d still be pushing orthopedic implants. I promised her a wild ride.”

For more than 20 years, Marty directed the KTC youth program, multiplying participation numbers, working with area schools and teaching kids the value of perseverance. In 2011, he took the leap to detach from the KTC and create his own organization, Knoxville Youth Athletics, which currently serves more than 10,000 kids in the area.

“Creating Knoxville Youth Athletics was the best thing I ever did. We created the first middle and elementary cross country championships.

We brought back indoor track and field championships,” he says. “If we didn’t do it, it wouldn’t exist in middle school. The concept of having an athletic team in elementary school is new. We’re the only ones doing it.

This fall, we had 2,500 kids from public school and homeschoolers. We do anything we can to help move the ball forward for kids to participate.”

Though building a youth program faces all the obvious challenges— financial, administrative and otherwise—there was one obstacle Marty attacked with fervor.

“It’s got to happen early because they get bombarded with ball sports, and running doesn’t occur to kids that it could be fun. It’s punitive in ball sports,” he says. “When kids get involved with ball sports, their love of running gets replaced with running for punishment. What people need to know is that this program gets kids involved in a basic activity that everyone can have fun with, and it’s not punitive. We don’t expect kids will stay with track and field or cross country the rest of their lives, but if we can pay a part in igniting that little flame, then we’ve done a good thing.”

For more information, visit KnoxvilleYouthAthletics.org.

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NEW YEAR, NEW F L AVO R KEEP WARM THIS WINTER WITH SAVORY VEGETARIAN SOUPS

ARTICLE JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER | PHOTOGRAPHY KELLY MYERS

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AMY RIDGELL'S ORIGINAL PLAN WAS TO BE A TEACHER, HENCE

cooking classes at Glass Bazaar; Erin's Meadow Herb Farm;

THE DEGREE IN URBAN/MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION FROM THE

and Cup Runneth Over, a coffeehouse in Sweetwater. She

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE. But after several years of teaching and

emphasizes the importance of knife skills, using fresh, local

working for a nonprofit, Amy felt the nudge to return to a first love: cooking.

ingredients to layer flavors, and adding flair and gourmet

"I was always in the kitchen cooking with grandmothers, aunts

touches to every dish.

and parents. We're a cooking family," she says. "I had friends with

Additionally, as a pescatarian, she loves teaching others how to

their own businesses, so I talked to women entrepreneurs for

incorporate vegetarian and vegan dishes into their culinary repertoire.

advice. Teaching is a big component."

Amy established The Savory Whisk in 2014 and currently teaches private cooking lessons in clients' homes and public

"I gave up meat quickly after visiting The Gentle Barn," she says. "I cook everything, but I offer certified humane meat to those who want it."

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NEW YEAR, NEW FLAVOR

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Southwest Corn Chowder

Southwestern Corn Chowder Yield: 4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS

Mushroom Pot Pie DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the buttery spread and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed

+ 1 tablespoon olive oil

saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot,

+ 2 tablespoons vegan buttery spread

onion, celery and three peppers and cook

(I like Earth Balance Soy Free)

until softened, 5-8 minutes. Next, add the

Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS + 7 tablespoons vegan buttery spread (I like Earth Balance Soy Free) + 12 ounces baby bella mushrooms, approximately 4 cups, quartered + 2 cups sweet onion, finely chopped

+ 1 small carrot, diced small

garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine

+ 1/2 medium sweet onion, finely diced

and let reduce for 2 minutes. Dust the veg-

+ 1 stalk celery, diced small

etables with the flour, stir to coat everything

+ 1/4 orange, red or yellow bell pepper, diced small

well and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

+ 1/2 large jalapeno pepper, minced

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

+ 1/2 poblano pepper, diced small

Add the coconut milk and the potatoes and

+ 1 clove garlic, minced or grated

bring to a hard boil. Add more vegetable broth

+ 1/4 cup dry white wine

if needed to make sure the vegetables are

+ 3 tablespoons flour

covered. Reduce heat and simmer until the

+ 1 cup vegetable broth, possibly more if needed

vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.

+ 1 13.5-ounce unsweetened coconut milk

2. Cut the corn kernels off the cob, then scrape

OPTIONAL:

+ 1 cup chopped Yukon Gold potatoes, skin on,

the cobs with the back of your knife to release

+ 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white truffles

diced small

the “milk” from the cob. Add corn and “milk” to

+ 3/4 cup celery, finely chopped + 1 cup carrots, finely chopped + 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated + 1/2 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons sherry + 2 1/2 cups mushroom broth + 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika + 1/3 cup plant-based half and half + 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen

and porcini paste

+ 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen

the soup. Season with salt, white pepper and

+ 3 sprigs thyme, leaves removed

+ 1 teaspoon kosher salt

smoked paprika. Simmer until the corn is soft,

+ 1/4 cup packed Italian parsley, finely chopped

+ 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

about 7 minutes. Taste for seasoning, and add

+ 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

+ 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

more salt or pepper if needed. Stir in fresh

+ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

+ 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

herbs and serve hot with garnishes of choice

+ 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

+ 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

and hot crusty bread.

+ 1 large egg, lightly beaten

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Mushroom Pot Pie

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring periodically, until they begin to brown. Allow 10 minutes or so for them to get a nice caramelization. Remove the mushrooms from the

Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Bisque

pan, set aside and turn the heat down to medium-low.

2. Melt the remaining butter over medium-low heat, and add the onions, celery and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring periodically. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds. Add the sherry, broth, paprika, cooked mushrooms and peas.

3. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken,

Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Bisque

Directions

and pepper. Taste; add more if desired.

INGREDIENTS

softened. Next, add garlic and tomato paste and

4. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Divide the filling into four

+ 2 tablespoons olive oil

saute for another minute. Pour in the wine and

greased 8- to 10-ounce ramekins (approximately 4 by 2

+ 1 yellow onion, chopped

water, and let reduce for 3 minutes. Stir in the rest

inches), and place on a baking sheet.

+ 2 garlic cloves, chopped

ofthe ingredients except for the coconut milk. Cook

5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry thin,

+ 2 tablespoons tomato paste

at a gentle boil for 12-15 minutes. Remove from

and cut 4 rounds approximately 1/2 to 1 inch larger

+ 1/3 cup dry white wine

heat, and let cool for 10 minutes.

than the width of the ramekins. Brush egg wash on

+ 1/3 cup water

2. Blend soup in batches using a blender or food

the rim of each ramekin and 1/2 inch down the sides.

+ 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

processor until smooth. Make sure to hold a towel

stirring periodically, for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the half and half, and remove from the heat. Add the white truffle and porcini paste (if using), thyme and parsley. Stir in the salt

Top with the puff pastry, folding the excess over and gently pressing it against the ramekins (a fork can also be lightly pressed against the puff to help seal it to the dish). Brush the top of the dough with egg wash, and use a small knife to make 3 small slits in the top of each

in juices + 3 roasted red peppers in olive oil, drained well and chopped + 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes until

over the top of blender or food processor to prevent hot liquid from escaping and burning you.

3. Add pureed soup back to Dutch oven, and stir in coconut milk. Simmer the soup for 10 more minutes. Check for seasonings, ladle into warm

pot pie to allow steam to escape.

+ 1 teaspoon kosher salt

bowls and serve garnished with fresh torn basil,

6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

+ 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper

chopped dill, coconut cream drizzle, croutons or

Allow to cool briefly before serving.

+ 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

hot crustygarlic bread on the side.

Note: This recipe is mostly vegan, except for the egg wash

+ 1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened

and the white truffle and porcini paste.

coconut milk

Learn more about Amy Ridgell at TheSavoryWhisk.com.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION Reykjavik

In the Land of Fire and Ice ESCAPE TO ICELAND FOR A WINTRY RETREAT ARTICLE JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER

IT HAD BEEN A ROUGH A FEW AUTUMN MONTHS WITH A STRING OF CHALLENGES THAT LEFT MY FAMILY AND ME EXHAUSTED AND WISHING FOR A CHANGE OF SCENERY. The holidays were approaching, but we weren’t feeling festive. We weren’t feeling much of anything except a level of fatigue that required copious amounts of downtime. We needed next-level self-care.

That’s why, when my husband suggested we take a trip to Iceland, I did a double-take. Did I hear him correctly?

“What are your thoughts on Iceland?” he wondered.

“I have no thoughts on Iceland,” I replied, a true statement, as I’d never considered the destination for a family vacation.

But life is short, and we scored a great deal on flights, so why not Iceland?

We booked an Airbnb house in Hafnarfjordur, a little town outside Reykjavik, mapped out a loose itinerary and left for the Nordic island right after Thanksgiving. Our boys, at 11 and 14, had a slew of questions and curiosities, but we answered most of them with, “Who knows? It’s an adventure!”

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Reynisfjara Beach

And an adventure, it was. Iceland is every bit as beautiful and magical as it appears in photos. Made of volcanoes, glaciers and hot springs, Iceland offers a wonderland of activities for those who want more than rest and relaxation, for those who want to experience a new culture fully and engage with the environment on a tangible level.

REYNISFJARA BEACH GuideToIceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/reynisfjara Upon landing in Iceland at 5 a.m., getting the rental car and taking a quick nap to readjust our body clocks, we set off for Reynisfjara Beach near Vik, a black volcanic sand beach paired with iconic rock formations on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean. We wouldn’t have daylight

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Thingvellir National Park

Seljalandsfoss

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until 10 a.m., so our drive southward was spotlighted by a long, slow sunrise. The drive on Route 1 also afforded us a few stops at prominent waterfalls, such as Urriðafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Winter was still new in late November, so rivers and waterfalls were a mixture of fluid and frozen.

National Geographic rated Reynisfjara one of the 21 best beaches in the world. There is plenty of space for exploration, and visitors are welcome to climb the pillars at their own caution.

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 801 Selfoss Thingvellir.is/en On our second day in Iceland, we headed northeast to Thingvellir National Park, a significant geological and ecological spot where the North American tectonic plate meets the Eurasian plate. Iceland is divided by this MidAtlantic Ridge, and Thingvellir is where visitors can view the rift above sea-level.

Though it’s one of the most visited spots in Iceland, and we tend to avoid tourist traps, Thingvellir is a must-see.

It’s not just an overlook; it’s a series of trails, caverns and waterfalls well-suited for exploring.

Krauma geothermal baths

KRAUMA GEOTHERMAL BATHS Deildartunguhver, 320 Reykholt Krauma.is Our Icelandic experience wouldn’t be complete without a dip in a geothermal pool, and, like many visitors, we thought we’d make a reservation at the Blue Lagoon.

However, our Airbnb hosts convinced us to explore a spot that isn’t trolling with tourists if we wanted a true fire-andice experience. That’s how we wound up at Krauma a couple hours northwest of Reykjavik.

At a fraction of the price and double the relaxation, Krauma offers five large, clear baths at varying warm-to-hot temperatures. The water originates from Deildartunguhver, the country’s most powerful hot spring, which also provides geothermal heating to private homes and businesses in the area. There’s even a cold bath filled with pure glacier water from Ok, Iceland’s smallest glacier, for the wild heart who wants a shock to the system.

It was in those baths that our worries and stresses from the previous months washed away. Could the same have been accomplished on a tropical beach somewhere, or even locked away in a Great Smoky Mountain cabin with no Wi-Fi? Probably.

But for our family, at that particular time, an exploratory, adventurous trip to Iceland made the most sense. It remains one of our favorite adventures together, and we continue to daydream about returning to Iceland in the summertime when the land has thawed and everything is lush and green.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

Reduce N e w Ye a r Stress with Ta x P r e p GET A JUMP-START ON TAXES WITH TWO EASY STEPS

GIVEN THE TAX LAW CHANGES FOR 2018, MANY ARE WONDERING IF THEY’LL COME OUT AHEAD. Even for those in the industry, this quote from Albert Einstein on taxes rings true: “This is too difficult for a mathematician. It takes a philosopher.”

While you may not know exactly how the chips will fall until it’s time to submit your return, there are a couple of easy steps you can take now to be better prepared and understand if one of the significant changes will impact you.

Both steps require you to pull out your tax records from 2017. So, cozy up next to the fire—resisting the urge to throw your tax return into the flames—and let’s jump in.

1. REFAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR TAX BACKUP FROM 2017 An easy way to get your taxes filed sooner is to gather your tax records as they arrive. If they get overlooked, you may trash them accidentally, causing wasted time later when tracking them down. Instead, revisit

ARTICLE MELISSA BALLARD

your file, making a list of the items to watch for. These include W2s, 1099s, IRA contribution forms (Form 5498), charitable giving records, etc. Not just knowing what you’re looking for but who it should come from and how (mail/email) will keep it top-of-mind and can help you grab it for your tax file when it arrives.

2. DEDUCTION CHANGES One of the biggest tax law changes relates to standard deductions. Rather than explaining how these work (reference Albert Einstein quote above) let’s jump to the meat. Look at page 2 of your 2017 tax return, line 40.

If you’re single and your line shows a figure above $6,350 or if you’re married (filing jointly) and your line shows a figure above $12,700, you itemized your deductions last year. Why does this matter? It matters because the standard deduction is almost double for 2018 ($12,000 for singles and $24,000 for married filing jointly). Likely, in order to itemize deductions for 2018 (i.e., to use your charitable contributions, home mortgage interest, etc. to save you tax dollars), your line 40 number from last year needs to be in excess of $12,000 (single) or $24,000 (married filing jointly). This isn’t bad or good. But if you’re close to the new standard deduction for your filing status, it can give you guidance as to whether you should find every possible deduction available or if

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other tax planning may be appropriate. Note: This is when a tax adviser might be helpful.

Studies* estimate that most Americans will use the standard deduction for 2018. If nothing else, that may make one piece of your tax situation simpler. Meaning, if you’re confident you won’t itemize for 2018, there’s no need to dig around for that long-lost charitable receipt because you won’t need it anyway!

Taxes aren’t fun. But feeling prepared for at least a part of what’s to come is always helpful.

Remember to seek a tax adviser’s help if you feel your situation may need a bit more attention. *A A R P. o r g/m o n ey/t a xe s/in f o -2 0 1 8/ new-standard-deduction-fd.html The opinions expressed herein are those of PYA Waltman Capital, LLC, and are subject to change without notice. This material is not financial advice or an offer to purchase or sell any product.

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC, is an independent investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

More information about PYA Waltman including our investment strategies, fees and objectives can be found in our ADV Part 2, which is available upon request. PYA-18-09

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT WEST KNOXVILLE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Lyons Crossing

$365,000

$360,000

98%

10

4

3

Chatsworth

$374,000

$372,000

99%

7

3

3

Roefield

$400,000

$394,000

98%

39

4

3

Deane Hill

$420,000

$375,000

89%

98

5

3

Whispering Woods

$445,900

$430,000

96%

2

3

3

Kensington

$469,900

$430,000

91%

25

6

5

Whispering Woods

$475,000

$430,000

90%

258

3

4

Sugarwood

$489,900

$475,000

96%

17

4

4

Whittington Creek

$549,900

$490,000

89%

112

4

4

Whittington Creek

$549,900

$530,000

96%

23

4

5

Riverbend

$550,000

$485,000

88%

131

5

4

River Sound

$550,000

$510,000

92%

91

5

5

Sequoyah Hills

$589,000

$574,119

97%

14

5

4

The Anthem

$598,000

$560,000

93%

144

4

3

Westminster Ridge

$599,900

$540,000

90%

70

4

5

Kensington

$639,500

$639,500

100%

44

4

4

Fox Creek

$649,900

$625,000

96%

29

4

4

Riverbend

$674,900

$655,000

97%

6

4

4

River Sound

$675,000

$625,000

92%

19

4

4

The Farm At Willow Creek

$729,000

$719,000

98%

368

5

4

Sequoyah Hills

$729,900

$745,000

100%

1

4

4

Bridgemore

$749,000

$729,000

97%

259

4

5

Shea Fields

$750,000

$732,500

97%

0

4

5

Westmoreland Heights

$839,900

$751,929

89%

60

5

6

Kensington

$965,000

$900,000

93%

124

5

7

Information compiled from Knoxville Multiple Listing Service from dates 11/1/2018-11/30/2018.

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

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present the upcoming stage pro-

public, is sponsored by the Dr. Martin

duction of Winnie-The-Pooh, a play

Luther King Jr. Commemorative

SECOND ANNUAL SOUTHERN WHISKEY FESTIVAL

by Kristin Sergel, based on the

Commission of Greater Knoxville. No

classic novel by A.A. Milne.

tickets are required to attend this

Performances

free performance.

are

typically

Bridgewater Place

Thursday through Sunday, and

The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is

tickets are $12 per adult and $10

made up of approximately 30 distill-

per child. Reservations are strongly

eries across the state, ranging from

recommended. Group rates are

small,

operations

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to well-known distilleries that have

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by making advance reservations

been making legendary Tennessee

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whiskey for generations. During the Evening of Whiskey, you can travel the entire Tennessee Whiskey Trail and sample wares from more than 25 distilleries. Products will be available for sampling and purchase.

28-29 TENNESSEE VETERANS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION’S BUSINESS EXPO AND VETERAN JOB FAIR Knoxville Convention Center

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The Tennessee Veterans Business

A CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

event Jan. 28-29, featuring a tick-

Association’s Business Expo and Veteran Job Fair will hold a two-day eted reception, dinner and keynote

Tennessee Theatre

speaker Lt. Col. Oliver North, a com-

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The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

bat-decorated retired U.S. Marine and

and several other arts groups will col-

best-selling author. Special enter-

WINNIE-THE-POOH

laborate to present A Night with the

tainment will be provided by country

Arts: A Celebration Concert in honor

music icon Lee Greenwood, who

Knoxville Children's Theatre

of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

will perform “God Bless the USA.”

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will

This concert, free and open to the

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PARTING THOUGHTS

W h at I ’ m R e a d i n g ( a n d Yo u T u b i n g )

ARTICLE ANDREW HENDERSON

AS A PERSONAL TRAINER FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, 1

I CAN CONFIDENTLY SAY THE PROLIFERATION OF FITNESS FADS AND NUTRITIONAL NONSENSE IS AT ITS PEAK. Behind every click bait “article” on the latest miracle weight loss or muscle building technique are charlatans and hoodwinks ready to take our money—again. As respected pros, our ability to help our clients distinguish fact from fiction is paramount to our success.

But every good teacher probably had a good teacher at some point along the way, and we’re no exception. So who are the people and organizations we look to help us

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separate the wheat from the chaff?

1. The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

This book has been transformative for me both as a trainer

and as a business owner. My big takeaway: Everything we do has a consequence, and over time these small consequences compound into big successes or big failures. By focusing on the daily disciplines and remembering that every decision we make—even that one harmless cookie, although seemingly small—will compound over time so that our lives ether take positive or negative trajectories.

2. The Metabolism Advantage by Dr. John Berardi

As the founder of Precision Nutrition, a coaching program

for both clients and trainers, Dr. Berardi cuts through the diet B.S. and uses an individualized approach toward nutrition 3

planning and behavioral changes that will lead to sustainable lifestyle changes. His 25-minute “Ph.D. in Nutrition” video on YouTube should be required viewing for anyone contemplating a nutritional plan. Check out his published in 2006 but still relevant book The Metabolism Advantage while you’re at it.

3. Jeff Cavaliere

Jeff’s physical therapy background combined with his

obvious commitment to fitness makes for a perfect combination of anatomy professor, motivational speaker and training guru. You can watch one of Jeff’s many great videos for free on YouTube at Athlean-X, like we do every week.

Andrew Henderson is the owner of Fitness Together in Bearden, Farragut, Hardin Valley and Northshore Drive. Learn more at KnoxFT.com.

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