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East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is pushing the boundaries of not what is but what could be in pediatric healthcare. The Discovery Innovation and Simulation Center (DISC) is a testament to Children’s Hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing the best possible care for every child and equipping them for success.
DISC is a technology-focused space dedicated to the latest innovations in pursuit of improved healthcare outcomes for patients. Opened in 2020, this center is a vital component of the hospital’s care continuum. It includes uniquely-designed spaces for virtual reality, collaboration, research and development, training, simulation and 3D printing.
In the innovation center, you will find Dr. Justin Daggett, director of pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery at Children’s Hospital, improving patient outcomes using 3D printing technology. He received his medical degree at the Case Western School of Medicine then completed an integrated residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of South Florida. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining
Children’s Hospital, Dr. Daggett served several years as a missionary surgeon in Kenya, where he co-directed the first multidisciplinary cleft team in east Africa and served as the only craniofacial surgeon for several countries.
Today, Dr. Daggett’s main clinical focus is on children with congenital deformities, including orofacial clefts and craniofacial anomalies. Inspired by unique medical challenges, he uses the technology at DISC to better help his patients and their families by printing models,
like skulls. “These procedures can be difficult to explain to patient families due to their complexity, so these models give us a surgical guide to show them exactly what is going on and to help them feel more comfortable,” said Dr. Daggett.
This is not only changing the technological advances at Children’s Hospital but also allows for direct improvement in pediatric plastic surgery. Recently, Dr. Daggett been working to improve outcomes in auricular reconstruction in patients that have ear abnormalities. This procedure includes retrieving cartilage from the rib, forming the cartilage into the shape of the ear which can be placed beneath the child’s skin to create a new ear. Using a combination of 3D scanning and 3D printing he is then able to create a mold that is custom fitted to each patient helping to both protect the healing ear and achieve an ideal long term appearance.
Through generous donations, Children’s Hospital’s has purchased state-of-the-art technology to better serve patients by allowing Dr. Daggett and many other physicians to perform these procedures. Last year, a donor dinner raised funds to purchase a CBCT scanner. The scanner allows patients to receive 3D images of their teeth, mouth, jaw, neck, ears, nose and throat at the hospital instead of at their dentist, which will speed up the diagnosis and treatment process. “These pieces of equipment are not only important to Children’s Hospital but also to our patient families. By having this technology, we our saving our patients’ valuable time and money,” said Dr. Daggett.
With your help, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital can continue to take care of our future, one child at a time. From lemonade stands to black tie dinners, members of the community with a shared interest in the mission of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital help raise funds all over the region. Their time and efforts are limitless, and the hospital greatly appreciates the support. If you’d like to donate or host a fundraiser, please visit etch.com/connect to learn more.
Scan the QR code to watch Dr. Daggett change Lukas’ life through cleft palate revision.
The moments of our lives we remember usually have very little to do with money, but finding a little time now to plan for the future can make more of those memories happen. That’s why we’ve built an in-house, independent team of experts to help you create more moments that matter.
Turnabout is fair play from May’s focus on the fairer sex to June as we look to the Gentlemen! Dads, brothers, sons, husbands, grandfathers, boyfriends, golfing/hunting/hiking/biking/fishing or just hanging out buddies. They work hard. Provide and protect. Build things and better our lives. Make us proud. Especially as we celebrate fathers this month, it’s a good time to give a shout-out to some celebrated East Tennessee gentlemen whose innovative accomplishments and career passions enhance the life of our community.
Does anything herald the start of summer more perfectly than a guy and his grill, encircled in smoke on the deck? Our Summer Grilling Series kicks off with Chef David Rule, owner and executive chef of The Appalachian in Sevierville. He’s one of three of East Tennessee’s top chefs who offer up favorite recipes and pro grilling secrets for readers over the next three issues.
Founding Partner Roy Milner answers questions to recount the start-up of Art of Alchemy–a story about a group of guys who said no to regret and yes to opportunity to create one-of-a-kind whiskeys proudly blended, like longtime friendships, to be savored and shared.
We’re big believers in longtime friendships around here. I met my friend Jim Sanford two decades ago when I worked for his guest horseback riding program at Blackberry Farm. I’m excited to share his story. He’s a true gentleman who is widely celebrated as a premier trainer and breeder of Northern Italy’s truffle dogs.
Knoxville History Project chronicles the remarkable accomplishments of past recipients of the William Rule Award for Lifetime Achievement in Knoxville History, and previews this year’s honoree at the annual June luncheon.
Bill Waltman, CFP®, CPA, our PYA Waltman partner, widens our field of focus on the reality and inherent value of generating wealth in every area of life.
Sometimes we might say it with a sigh, but honestly, it’s a badge of honor. It IS a Guy Thing to work with dedication and discipline, to persevere to start a business, build something lasting, to endeavor to bring excellence in everything you do to the customers you serve. We have just those kinds of folks (women, too, of course!) who each month help us bring you these behind-the-storefront stories about Knoxville. Thank you so much for supporting them in our mission! Happy Father’s Day!
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Yep! The Spanish intro was our not-so-subtle way of letting you know that we just took some top producers to Spain!
I know. You probably have a few questions, or maybe you’re just asking to be nice, but I appreciate the opportunity to answer! So, here we go!
Did the power go out when you were there?
Sure did! It didn’t affect us much since we were walking around Madrid at the time, but we were very happy not to be on the metro at the time!
Did you do all the touristy stuff?
As much as we could, yes!
What was your group’s favorite part?
Good question! I really can’t speak for the group’s favorite part, but I do think there was a great sense of accomplishment for navigating the subway, buses, and high-speed trains without getting lost!
Actually, I was really excited that we didn’t fit in…let me explain. We went because of a manufacturer’s invite, but we stood out like the guy that was told it was a costume party! Most of the other salons that attended went for 4 days, stayed close to the hotel, and drank the whole time. My group “went hard” every day for a week. We saw multiple towns, engaged with lots of locals, soaked in the history and the architecture, “mastered” public transportation, tried lots of different foods, and learned a bit more Spanish! Several of the girls told me it was a “trip of a lifetime”, and that makes me VERY happy!
So, if you are looking for a salon that doesn’t do drama, or talk about you when you leave (except in a good way), then you need to do yourself a favor and come see what Ross the Boss is about. We look forward to welcoming you!
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East Tennessee Native Roy Milner and a Collective of Master Makers Collaborate to Do Something ‘Different, Disruptive, Delicious’ – and Definitely Fun
‘Dog-Forward’ Story from Blackberry Farm
Meet Jim Sanford who Trains Lagotti Romagnoli – So Smart They Can Find Truffles, So Adorable They Can Steal Hearts
mer Grilling Series
Owner and Executive Chef David Rule of The Appalachian Kicks Off Series on Pitmaster-Level Grilling Tips
Blackberry Farm's Jim Sanford and his Lagotto Romagnolo Truffle Dogs
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1: The Boys and Girls Club at the Dogwood Arts Festival, April 25–27, World’s Fair Park 2: There were numerous activities for children during the Festival 4: Hand-painted mural by Knoxville-based lettering artist and designer, Nkem forthamasses.com 5: Artist and vendor tents at the Dogwood Arts Festival 6: An example of some of the creative arts featured at the Dogwood Arts Festival 7: Crowds shopping at the "Bug Pottery" booth
8: The Dirty Bird Trail Run during the Outlandish Adventure Festival, May 2–3, Ijam's Nature Center 9: The Outlandish Adventure Festival offered a variety of shopping from local vendors 10: Flat-water freestyle kayaking during the Outlandish Adventure Festival Photography by Rachel Woods
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Step into a KARM Stores location and discover a shopping experience unlike any other thrift store. You’ll find a curated selection of gently used goods, from everyday essentials to unique finds. You can find designer brands, like Coach, Michael Kors, and Louis Vuitton, at a fraction of the retail cost. We also have amazing gold and silver jewelry adorned with emeralds, sapphire, and diamonds. Every day is a new treasure hunt, so shop often!
What makes this shopping experience even better is that 100% of the profits from your purchase directly fuel the vital work of Knox Area Rescue Ministries. Your decision to shop with us goes beyond acquiring quality goods at a great value; it becomes an act of compassion and a tangible contribution to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families facing hardship right here in East Tennessee.
The Knoxville Museum of Art’s Summer Art Academy offers quality educational opportunities to ignite your child’s imagination through drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. Each week offers a new age-appropriate art class to inspire and challenge your child. The KMA’s certified art educators provide instruction in small groups with personalized attention. June 2–July 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Registration required online KnoxArt.com
The Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee invites you to the “Good Vibrations” Outdoor Benefit Concert featuring the music of “Smooth Sailor” June 5, 6–9 p.m. at Yee-Haw Brewing Company. Services and programs of the Cancer Support Community of Tennessee are always free and support everyone impacted by cancer throughout their experience. CancerSupportET.org
Rhinestone Fest (formerly Dolly Fest), 4th annual Dolly-themed festival, is a family-friendly event at locations throughout the Old City. Dress up in your Dolly-best for a weekend of art, music, history, food, and fun, June 7–8. Doors open at 11 a.m. Full schedule of Dolly-themed art exhibits, live music, performances, food, people and pet costume contests, shopping and more at OldCityKnoxville.org/RhinestoneFest/
Sunsphere events invites you to enjoy a traditional picnic-style meal, a DJ, cash bar, and the best view of the fireworks in Knoxville from two floors of the Sunsphere from 8:30–10:30 p.m. July 4. Tickets go on sale June 1 at $75 per person and include admission to the venue, a meal, a DJ and a comfortable viewing area to enjoy the fireworks. SunSphereEvents.com
2025 Annual MLK Parade/March and Juneteenth Celebration, a celebration of freedom and heritage, begins with registration at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center June 19. Community members are invited to participate in this historic march. Parade Line Up begins at 8:30 a.m. Parade at 10 a.m. The festivities culminate at Dr. Walter Hardy Park, with Juneteenth Celebration at noon with activities, performances, and educational opportunities. Parade@MLKKnoxville.com
Join seven East Tennessee Chambers of Commerce Tuesday, June 24, 4:30–7:30 p.m. at “The Venue” in Lenoir City for a ‘70s and ‘80s themed high-energy evening of networking, hosted by the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. This annual event brings together professionals from Anderson, Blount, Farragut, West Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Oak Ridge and Roane to connect across county lines. OakRidgeChamber.org
By Julie D. Eisenhower, Esq. Master Certified Estate Planner ®
In this three-part series, we’re exploring the role of a fiduciary, how to choose the right person or professional, and what to expect when serving in that role. Now that we’ve defined what a fiduciary is, let’s talk about choosing one. is decision is one of the most important parts of your estate plan.
In Part 1 we discussed that a fiduciary is someone who acts in the best interest of another and is legally responsible for managing assets or making decisions according to your instructions. Unfortunately, many people make common mistakes when naming fiduciaries. Parents o en choose children based on birth order or people assume financial knowledge means trustworthiness. e truth is, not everyone is suited for this role.
ere are several traits of a strong fiduciary that you should keep in mind when selecting the right person to serve. e person or professional must be honest and reliable, organized and detail-oriented, a clear communicator, emotionally steady under pressure, and able to collaborate with professionals like a orneys, accountants, bankers, or financial advisors. In some cases, hiring a professional or corporate fiduciary may be the best option, especially when family dynamics are complicated or when significant assets are involved.
Always name at least one alternate fiduciary and review your documents regularly. Life and circumstances change, and your fiduciary’s availability, health, or relationship with you may necessitate selecting di erent people to serve in this role.
In Part 3, we’ll look at what it means to serve as a fiduciary and how to manage that responsibility with confidence and care.
EAST TENNESSEE NATIVE ROY MILNER AND A COLLECTIVE OF MASTER MAKERS COLLABORATE TO DO SOMETHING ‘DIFFERENT, DISRUPTIVE, DELICIOUS – AND DEFINITELY FUN
Co-founder of multiple beverage ventures, Roy Milner has been in and around the spirits industry for the better part of two decades. Roy shares his latest adventure with friends to create Art of Alchemy, an enterprise whose mission he says is rooted in friendship, community and collaboration.
Roy Milner, Founding Partner
Q: DO YOU LIKE WHISKEY? HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE WORLD OF WHISKEY?
A: I love whiskey. As I've traveled the world, I've been reminded that I grew up in Chattanooga in the shadow of two of the iconic distilleries in the whiskey business–Jack Daniels and George Dickel. I grew up around this culture of whiskey making, and since I've been in the beverage business and affiliated with Blackberry Farm, it just put me in the crosshairs of getting to spend a lot of time around great whiskey families, distilleries, and companies with incredible legacy and heritage. I never planned on being in the business, but life has a funny way of showing you opportunities and you either accept them or you don't.
Q: HOW DID ART OF ALCHEMY COME TO BE?
A: During the pandemic, I had friends that I met through Blackberry. We were working with other brands to help them navigate the changes during the pandemic. It started to scratch that itch for all of us—what can we do together? That's something we've always wanted to do. We all realized quickly that procuring some of these whiskey barrels was what we really wanted to do; so, we bought several hundred of these barrels, and that became the genesis of Art of Alchemy.
ARTICLE BY CHELSEA BABIN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN POYNTER
We launched the brand late summer of 2021, and the plan was always to use that base rye as a blending platform. We took that rye, and we started sourcing other barrels that were interesting to us that other friends had access to.
I've always loved blending. I did a lot of blending when I was in beer, I've done some blending in wine. Blending to me is very fascinating. I just thought blending was a fun way to bring more people together. Again, thinking about community. I did a lot of collaborating and beer…beer’s a very collaborative industry, and the response to it was overwhelmingly positive.
We are a very small company and selffunded. We try to make our activations personal. We love the one-on-one connection. We love that relationship-building community-building element. Art of Alchemy has been a really fun way to bring people together around whiskey.
A: Mac Macsovits and Steef Schelke. We all knew each other, had a chance to spend a lot of time together, and got along. We were at similar points in our lives where we wanted smaller projects to sink our teeth into, enjoy, and be able to travel. There's something inherently amazing about holding a product and sharing it with someone. When it's your product, it just has a different feeling. It hits a little differently. Those guys had not been able to make something that they could call their own. I had been in the beer business, but l'd never had the chance to do that in whiskey. We thought this was a great way for us to express our interests and passions with the product that we could share.
“We love the one-on-one connection. We love that relationship-building community-building element. Art of Alchemy has been a really fun way to bring people together around whiskey.”
“Art of Alchemy was always meant to be inspirational, forward leaning, a little rebellious, and a little disrupter. There's some stuff coming that will be extremely limited, but it's going to be a lot of fun.”
Q: WHAT’S NEXT FOR ART OF ALCHEMY?
A: I think Art of Alchemy was always meant to be inspirational, forward leaning, a little rebellious, and a little disrupter. We’ve been playing around and blending different spirits. There's some stuff coming that will be extremely limited, but it's going to be a lot of fun. I don't know how the industry is going to respond, but we've never sought adoration. We just want to do something that's delicious and maybe a little different.
Art of Alchemy can be found in select retailers specializing in fine spirits as well as an original supporter, the Walnut Kitchen in Maryville. The first three releases are available, and the fourth and fifth will be available later this summer. Milner is excited for the future of Art of Alchemy. Grab some friends and family and enjoy a bottle of fine whiskey.
Learn more at AOAspirits.com
Meet Jim Sanford who Trains Lagotti Romagnoli –So Smart They Can Find Truffles, So Adorable They Can Steal Hearts
An acclaimed breeder and trainer of Lagotto Romagnolo truffle dogs (lag-oh-toe romanyolo), Jim Sanford has followed a career path that reads a bit like Forrest Gump. Before working at Blackberry Farm, Tennessee’s world-renowned luxury resort, Jim spent twenty years traveling in North America, even to Australia, training elephants. A career he embarked upon on purpose.
“In the ‘70s, I met an elephant trainer and thought, ‘Who knew that was an option?’ It spoke to me on such a fundamental level,” Jim says. Mentored by professional trainers, Jim learned to take elephant training very seriously.
“I worked for zoos and animal parks to put good training in place so the elephant becomes tractable. Then zookeepers can safely take good care of that elephant.”
His last elephant training job brought him to Knoxville. He trained a male and three females at Zoo Knoxville and helped the zoo further a breeding program. Jim sums up that career, “Turned out, it truly was one of the most gratifying occupations I ever had.”
Ready to stop traveling, Jim applied for a front desk job at Blackberry Farm in 1999, but didn’t get it.
“I had heard about Blackberry Farm, but didn’t understand what it was. I thought the interview was going terrible until on a property tour, they said they wanted to start a fly fishing program. I’d been a fly fisherman since I was 20, so that got my foot in the door. Something Blackberry Farm is very good at is finding out what you’re good at and, if they can, making that a possibility for you.”
Within a month, Jim was also asked to start a horseback riding program.
“I knew that was something I’m good at and could make me feel relevant at this place. I came to realize that regardless of job description, our job wasn’t just to help guests with a horseback or fly fishing session, but to develop relationships and meet guests on a very personal level.” CONTINUED
“I can’t emphasize enough how very intelligent they are. If you don’t appreciate that properly, they will end up playing you like a fiddle!”
In 2007, Blackberry Farm’s proprietor, the late Sam Beall, came to the barn to tell Jim they were importing a dog from Italy and asked if he could train it to find truffles.
“I assured Sam I could and then asked him, ‘Exactly what is a truffle?’”
The catalyst for Sam’s interest in harvesting truffles was an East Tennessee neighbor who was cultivating a culinary truffle from Europe and needed a truffle dog.
“We actually tried to cultivate truffles on our property with minor success. Truffles grow symbiotically with the root system of a certain tree. We used European hazelnut trees that didn’t survive a blight. We replanted indigenous bur oak trees, but are several years from knowing if we’re successful.”
Jim explains training a dog to do scent work is pretty straightforward.
“We trained our first Lagotto in October 2007 to help a few people in this country harvest truffles. But everything really visionary at Blackberry Farm truly was Sam’s effort, and in 2008 he asked me to go to Italy to start importing dogs for a breeding program.” Jim turned the horses over to someone else and never looked back.
The puppies became very popular with guests, once they met them. Lagotti have thick, curly hair, in hues from brown, roan, white, off-white to orange, and are hypoallergenic so they don’t shed. Medium-size dogs, adults average 35 pounds.
“We have about three litters every year and sell them exclusively to Blackberry Farm guests – and have much greater demand than we have puppies. One new owner waited nine years. I currently have 16 puppies, and seven breeding adult dogs (six females and one male).”
these dogs. They bond strongly, but I can’t emphasize enough how intelligent they are. If you don’t appreciate that properly, they will end up playing you like a fiddle!”
After years of going there, Jim realized, “The greatest culinary truffle on earth comes from Northern Italy. It cannot be cultivated, only grows in the wild, and people are secretive about where it’s found. In 2016, I was in the countryside talking to dog breeders and was invited to go truffle hunting.” Jim now leads the “Blackberry Abroad” experience every October, inviting 10 guests to Italy for truffle hunting and wine country visits.
For 16 years, Jim has hand-delivered over 300 puppies to new owners – even as far as Switzerland.
“I do basic training for each new owner (sit, stay, don’t jump on people, walk nicely on a leash). When I deliver puppies, I tell them, ‘This is what you need to continue doing.’ Some people think training is done when they buy the dog. But like raising children, it’s a way of life.”
Describing their temperament, Jim says, “If you’re not prepared to have a shadow, don’t consider one of
“For Il Raduno (the gathering), owners are invited back to the Farm for a spring weekend with ‘dog-forward’ events. For the Puppy Pond Splash, imagine 20 dogs diving off the dock to fetch tennis balls! I do oneon-one training, the Farm’s veterinarian does a presentation, and in celebration, our chefs shave truffles on certain dishes.”
Jim says of this remarkable career detour with his beloved Lagotti, “Everything that’s happened to me the last 25 years really is a credit to Blackberry Farm because they allow things like this to take place. I feel very blessed.” Learn more at BlackberryFarm.com
ARTICLE BY PATRICIA STORM BROYLES AND DAVID RULE PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEAU BRANTON
Owner and Executive Chef David Rule of The Appalachian Kicks Off Series on Pitmaster-Level Grilling Tips
Join us for a three-part Summer Grilling Series with three of East Tennessee’s premier executive chefs , Jeff Carter (Dancing Bear Lodge and Appalachian Bistro), Joseph Lenn (J.C. Holdway), and David Rule (The Appalachian). All three are alums of the acclaimed Blackberry Farm kitchen. Yet each brings something unique to the table–and to the grill–as they creatively interpret authentic Appalachian culinary experiences. All three love cooking with fire and are generously sharing a favorite grilling recipe along with some pitmaster-level secrets to help our readers elevate their own summertime grill skills. Enjoy!
DAVID RULE, THE APPALACHIAN, SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE
Executive Chef David Rule brings a modern approach to traditional Appalachian ingredients and dishes with an emphasis on smoky flavors coming from a large wood burning hearth in the heart of the kitchen. His experiences in various kitchens across East Tennessee influenced his vision for The Appalachian’s contemporary Southern Appalachian culinary experience.
Ribeye with Bone Marrow Butter
• 2 beef bones split
• 6 oz salted butter
• 1 shallot, diced
• ¼ cup chives, diced
• 18 oz Ribeye
• 1 Tbsp kosher salt
1. Roast the bones at 375 ° for 15-20 minutes until bone marrow is soft. Let cool for 10 minutes.
2. Remove bone marrow with a spoon and combine with butter, shallots and chives.
3. Roll into a log. Refrigerate for two hours. Slice in ½ inch rounds.
4. Grill ribeye to your liking (I suggest medium rare).
5. Top it with a sliced round of Bone Marrow Butter.
“Bone marrow butter is a nice accompaniment that works well on ribeye, filet mignon, even leaner cuts of meat that don’t have as much intramuscular fat. Buy the beef femur bone and your butcher can do a canoe split down the middle, making it easier to get all the marrow out which is super rich, super fatty. Blending with butter helps with texture and the marrow adds richness and flavor.”
“The Appalachian has this big custom-built wood burning hearth in an open kitchen for rapid grilling of proteins all the way to slow-roasting fall vegetables. Since we’re 100% wood burning, every day about 2 p.m. we start our fire with white oak (great for the heat) and hickory (for flavor).”
“BONE MARROW
BUTTER IS A NICE ACCOMPANIMENT THAT WORKS WELL ON RIBEYE, FILET MIGNON, EVEN LEANER CUTS OF MEAT THAT DON’T HAVE AS MUCH INTRAMUSCULAR FAT.
BLENDING WITH BUTTER HELPS WITH TEXTURE AND THE MARROW ADDS RICHNESS AND FLAVOR.”
“I’m not taking three or four hours at home to build up the big bed of coals the way we do in our restaurant. I use hardwood lump charcoal and a Weber Grill. When I grill beef, I create a high heat hot spot and then a warm place. I put all my charcoal on one side to get a real hard sear without burning, and then allow it to slowly come up to the temperature I want to the side.
“We’ve got two girls (nine and eight) and our boy is two and a half. We grill four or five nights a week; last night was salmon. We do tacos al pastor Shepherd Style–the mainstay of tacos in Mexico City, with marinated pork chop and pineapple cooked on a big spit. The kids really like it, even making homemade tortillas. My whole family loves steak but my 8-year-old is a connoisseur. For her birthday last year, we went to the restaurant and another chef and I had a steak competition. We both grilled filets for her to judge the best. And I lost. (I think he rigged it!)’”
“Selecting meat for intramuscular fat is important. If you get a ribeye that is up closer to the shoulder, it has three muscles. Further back toward the leg on the ribeye, you get two muscles. For me, the piece with three muscles is more desirable.
I very simply season with kosher salt and sometimes finish with sea salt. Salt enhances the natural flavors of the meat. I like the Diamond Crystal brand at home and the restaurant. It’s a very fine kosher salt that allows a better consistency in the spread of it over the meat.
I prefer to cook over 100% hardwood. Anything over wood has great flavor. I prefer it over pan or oven roasting any day. There are lots of grills on the market, Traegers, Big Green Eggs, and they all have their purpose. But from a value standpoint, it’s hard to beat a Weber.”
“I see an ever-growing interest in people grilling and developing their unique style to produce their desired results. Especially with the gentlemen, they all have their own process, they all tend to think they’re the best, and that they can prepare the best steak. And, I think that’s great!
Obviously, as a chef and as a former butcher who owns a steakhouse, I think the same thing!”
Cady Cavalea, CPNP
ARTICLE BY BILL WALTMAN, CFP®, CPA PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEN FINCH
When one ponders the concept of wealth, it is often tied to a number. How much is my net worth? Is the total of my investments enough to provide the income I need to live a comfortable life? Will I run out of money if I live well into my '90s? All logical questions and worthy of consideration. But this often leads to an inordinate focus on only money and ignores the other aspects of wealth which can be just as important. I recently read a thought-provoking book entitled “The Five Types of Wealth,” which explores a more holistic approach to thinking about what it means to be wealthy. It expands the definition of wealth beyond financial to also include time wealth, social wealth, mental wealth, and physical wealth.
We all know the well-worn cliches about time. Time is fleeting. Time is the most precious commodity. And while these express a profound truth, does this knowledge influence how we choose to live our lives? For many, life progresses through stages…marriage, children and family life, spending time with aging parents, grandchildren and retirement. Each of these stages contains only a finite number of opportunities for engagement. Do we strive to live intentionally to maximize our time wealth?
Taking the time to invest in meaningful relationships is another important component of living a wealthy life. In the book, the author shares the results of a longitudinal study lasting more than 85 years which followed the lives of two groups of men. “The study found that strong, healthy relationships are the best predictor of life satisfaction. It wasn’t their cholesterol levels that predicted how they were going to grow old. It was how satisfied they were in their relationships. The single greatest predictor of physical health at age eighty was relationship satisfaction at age fifty.” It turns out that taking the time to invest in relationships has a very high return on investment.
Awareness around the importance of nurturing mental health continues to grow. This is especially important as we age. As previously mentioned, maintaining relationships is an important part of mental health, but so is intellectual curiosity. A recent study found that brain systems that are engaged by curiosity contribute to maintaining cognitive function, mental health, and physical health with age.
It can be easy to delay prioritizing physical health until you have “more time.” Between the busyness of work and family life, it can be very challenging to focus on one’s health. But a life spent in pursuit of only one form of wealth, namely financial wealth, can have a devastating impact on physical health. And sadly, poor physical health can negatively affect social, mental, and time wealth. A life grounded today in executing the daily actions of regular movement, proper nutrition, and rest and recovery will benefit your future self by enhancing your overall well-being.
Living well encompasses many aspects of our life that have nothing to do with money. Thinking about wealth in a more holistic manner can provide the clarity we need to live the life we have imagined. As we often tell our clients, money is the fuel, not the destination.
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Through its popular annual luncheon, the Knoxville History Project recognizes local historians who through research, public programs and published books and articles, have increased our collective knowledge of and appreciation for the city’s past.
Known as the William Rule Award for Lifetime Achievement in Knoxville History, this recognition also honors the legacy of Captain William Rule, a major figure in the city’s history. Rule was a Civil War veteran, a longtime newspaper publisher, a two-time Knoxville mayor, and the author of the city’s first substantial history of the city: The Standard History of Knoxville, published in 1900.
On Wednesday, June 25, this year, KHP will honor Dr. Susan Knowles, an independent curator, art historian, public historian,
and leading authority on Tennessee marble. During her tenure at the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, Knowles and her team researched and successfully secured a multiple-property nomination on the regional marble industry, as well as site-specific nominations for two South Knoxville quarries, Mead’s and Ross Marble, to the National Register of Historic Places. Her doctoral dissertation formed the basis of “Rock of Ages: East Tennessee’s Marble Industry,” a popular exhibition at the East Tennessee History Center in 2016. She has continued to publish further research on Tennessee marble in the Journal of East Tennessee History and the Knoxville Museum of Art’s comprehensive catalogue: Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee.
Professional film archivists Bradley Reeves and Louisa Trott, who co-founded the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image & Sound, were our inaugural honorees in 2017. Through his passion for old-time music and vintage films and photography, Reeves continues to enliven the local scene with his fascinating online Smoky Mountain Radio & Archives. His research for the CD box set, Arthur Q. Smith: The Trouble for the Truth , was nominated for a Grammy, and he recently guest-curated an exhibit on Carl and Pearl Butler at the history center. Trott continues to serve as an associate professor at the University of Tennessee Hodges Library.
Upon his retirement, Steve Cotham, the long-tenured manager of the McClung Historical Collection was honored in 2022. During his career he greatly expanded the archive, introducing a digital catalogue, enhancing its art collection, and raising its profile as the region’s most valuable research and genealogical library. Cotham is the author of a popular photographic book, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park , and he is currently working on a new book about artists in the Smokies. Professor Fred Moffatt was recognized for his contributions in the realm of art history. He contributed a chapter on local art for the standard reference book, Heart of the Valley (ETHS, 1976) and has written exhibition catalogues for KMA. His recent books include, The Life, Art, and Times of Joseph Delaney, 1904-1991 – who, along with his more famous brother, Beauford, is now regarded as one of the city’s most talented artists; and Paintbrush for Hire: The Travels of James and Emma Cameron, 1840-1900, about the painter of “Belle Isle from Lyons View” (1859), a central work in KMA’s permanent collection.
We regret that we have lost several past honorees, including most recently, W.R. “Sandy” McNabb (19382025). As the former director of the Dulin Gallery of Art, McNabb became a scholar of both the art and architecture of his hometown. After leading a worthy but unsuccessful effort to save an early architectural landmark, the 1812 Strong Home, from highway construction, he co-founded Knoxville’s first sustained preservationist organization, now known as Knox Heritage, which succeeded in saving the Bijou Theatre. He contributed the essay “Architecture,” in Heart of the Valley, but his largeform hardback, Tradition, Innovation & Romantic Images: The Architecture of Historic Knoxville, remains the bestknown book about the city’s architectural history.
Bob Booker (1935-2024), a founding board member for KHP, remains, after his death, a revered historian of African American history, even making history himself along the way. He grew up in the “Bottom” area of East Knoxville (where the new baseball stadium is today), studied at Knoxville College where he played a central role in Knoxville’s Civil Rights movement during the 1960s. He became Knoxville’s first Black Tennessee State Representative, served on Knoxville City Council, and ran the Beck Cultural Exchange Center for 11 years. Over the years, he wrote hundreds of newspaper columns and several books, including An Encyclopedia: Experiences of Black People in Knoxville, 1844-1974, Two Hundred Years of Black Culture in Knoxville: 1791 to 1991, and an autobiography, From the Bottom Up.
Dr. Bruce Wheeler (1939-2023), a highly popular and respected UT historian, began teaching American history at UT in 1970. For decades he was widely known for his charismatic talks on and off campus and became the historian of choice for Leadership Knoxville. His book, Knoxville, Tennessee: A Mountain City in the New South (originally co-authored with Michael MacDonald in 1983), went through three editions.
Dr. Jim Tumblin (1926-2020) was honored just a few months before he passed away. Author of a long-standing history column, “History and Mysteries,” in the Shopper News, Dr. Tumblin oftenfocused on the community in which he lived: Fountain City. He turned some of those articles into a book: Fountain City: People Who Made a Difference, which features biographies of Fountain Citians including environmentalist Harvey Broome; Smoky Mountains hiker and advocate, Carlos Campbell; and fiddler Roy Acuff, a major figure in country music.
Dr. Charles Faulkner (1937-2022) and Terry Faulkner often worked together as a husband-and-wife team on challenging archeological projects over the years, combining in-depth research to shine new light on old Knoxville stories, including James White’s forgotten final home; Blount Mansion’s complicated legacy; the tragedy at Cavett Station; the architectural landmark Ramsey House; and most recently, Fort Sanders, the Civil War battlefield that became a lively suburb. Dr. Faulkner died a year after he was honored.
The nonprofit Knoxville History Project tells the city’s stories, focusing on those that have not been previously told and those that connect the city to the world. This year’s annual luncheon will be on Wednesday, June 25 at the Mill & Mine. Donations to support our work, as well as honor the ongoing legacies of our often-unsung historians, are encouraged and appreciated. Learn more at Knoxvillehistoryproject.org/annual-luncheon/
JUNE 5TH
Marble City Opera Presents Pagliacci
Three Different Locations | 7:00 PM
Marble City Opera’s 2024-25 mainstage season will conclude with three performances of Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo. The opera follows a troupe of clowns whose offstage drama spills into their onstage performance. June 5 at the Tennessee Amphitheater in Knoxville, June 6 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, and June 7 at A.K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge. MarbleCityOpera.com
JUNE 6TH
The Tennessee Theatre Presents “Home Free”
Tennessee Theatre | 8:00 PM
All-vocal country group Home Free has earned acclaim with over 600,000 album equivalents, 790 million YouTube views, and 1.8 million subscribers. Known for their rich harmonies and humor, they blend pop flair with country roots. Praised by Billboard, Rolling Stone, and American Songwriter, they’ve toured internationally as “country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). TennesseeTheatre.com/events/
JUNE 7TH
McFee Park | 8:00 AM
Farragut Parks & Rec will host the first-ever Farragut’s Kid Try-Athlon from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at McFee Park. This high-energy, non-competitive event invites children ages 3-10 to bike, run and splash their way to the finish line in a fun and safe environment designed just for them. TownofFarragut.org
JUNE 7TH
World’s Fair Exhibition Hall | 10:00 AM
Kid Quest Expo is an interactive event for kids of all ages. 40+ characters, superhero obstacle course, petting zoo, interactive exhibits, vendor shopping, stage shows including a magic show and princess sing-a-long, Jedi training, craft stations, villain dunk tank, and more! A portion of proceeds go to East Tennessee Children's Hospital and other children-related nonprofits in the Knoxville area. KidQuestExpo.com
JUNE 7TH
Market Square | 9:00 AM
The 23rd season of Market Square Farmers Market, an open-air, producer-only farmers market managed by Nourish Knoxville in downtown Knoxville. Everything is grown locally or made by a vendor in the East Tennessee region. Find vegetables, fruit, eggs, honey, herbs, pasture-raised meats, breads, baked goods, salsas, coffee, artisan crafts, and much more. Every Wednesday and Saturday, May through November. Nourishknoxville.org
JUNE 14TH
Tennessee Theatre | 5:45 PM
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame announces the 2025 Induction Ceremony. You are invited as these seven legends of the game are inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame: Alana Beard, Sue Bird, Mark Campbell, Danielle Donehew, Sylvia Fowles, Lucille Kyvallos and Cappie Pondexter. Tennesseetheatre.com/events
JUNE 20TH
Knoxville Convention Center | 12:00 PM
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event for the whole family. Make memories playing with baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or training a raptor while being surrounded by behemoths, like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus Rex. Observe the herd of life-size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and a T.Rex. JurassicQuest.com/upcoming-events
JUNE 20TH
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum | 7:00 PM
On the longest day of the year, Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum supporters gather for cocktails al fresco, live music, and a solstice meal to raise funds for the Garden. Save the date for this magical evening. KnoxGarden.org/events/solstice
JUNE 20TH
Knoxville Expo Center | 9:00 AM
The 44th Annual Quilt Show and Competition Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21 see more than 200 regional and national quilts. Two bed-turnings of vintage quilts by Merikay Waldvogel, Jan Wass, and Cindy Stuart Friday only. Shop vendors and a boutique of unique items handcrafted by guild members. Children’s scavenger hunts. Quilt appraisals by appointment. Cindy Stuart 865-386-0940. SmokyMtnQuilters.com
JUNE 21ST
Dixie Lee Farmers Market
Renaissance Center, Farragut | 9:00 AM
Open air Farmers Market featuring fresh, local produce, grass-fed meats, eggs & milk. You'll also be treated to local hand-crafted skin care products like goat’s milk soaps, apothecary oils and teas. Handmade arts and crafts, woodwork, furniture and lampwork glass. Open every Saturday (May–October) Market bell rings at 9:00 a.m. Dixieleefarmersmarket.com
JUNE 21ST
The Annual Lavender Festival
Historic Jackson Square, Oak Ridge | 8:00 AM
One of the region's largest events, the Annual Lavender Festival celebrates health, herbs, and the environment. Enjoy live music, shopping with artisan vendors, a children’s tent, free cooking demonstrations, educational presentations. Free entrance and free parking. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tennessee Wine Tasting 10:30 to 2:30 benefiting United Way of Anderson County JacksonSquareLavenderFestival.org
JUNE 22ND
TOBYMAC We the Kingdom
Knoxville Civic Auditorium | 7:00 PM
This summer, TobyMac, American contemporary Christian music singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer, and We The Kingdom, American contemporary Christian music band with multiple generations of relatives, hit the road together, bringing a night of music you’ll feel in your soul. The songs, stories, and incredible live performances will keep you on your feet and singing along all night. KnoxvilleColiseum.com/events
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