POWELL Shopper news • JUNE 24, 2013 • A-9 An original Civil War period sign recovered from the American Steel & Wire Division of the U.S. Steel Corporation in Trenton, N.J. Cannon and gun barrels for the war were made there. Photo by Taylor Smith
The Battle of Campbell Station Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside. The Battle of Campbell Burnside’s plan was to reach Station was part of the the crossroads first and move Knoxville campaign of the on in to Knoxville, while American Civil War which Longstreet planned to cut occurred on Nov. 16, 1863, him off and hold the crossat Campbell Station (now roads to prevent Burnside from reaching Knoxville. known as Farragut). On Nov. 16, Burnside Leading the battle were Confederate Lt. Gen. James reached the crossroads afLongstreet and the Union ter a long march in the rain.
By Jackson Brantley
A tent and living area exhibit from the Battle of Campbell Station. Photo
Just 15 minutes behind were Longstreet’s forces. The troops were tired, hungry and cold, but after the fighting had ended, the Union was victorious. More information can be found at the Farragut Folklife Museum at Farragut’s town hall. Info: www. townoffarragut.org.
by Taylor Smith
The article outlining the death of Joseph Shell and how his father, Edward, received the message via telegraph. Also pictured are Shell’s dog tags and many honors, including the Purple Heart.
Farragut High School history, including this vintage FHS baseball uniform, is on display at the museum. Photo by Roxanne Abernathy
Memories of Farragut High School By Mitchell Zavadil
Local historian Malcolm Shell
Malcolm Shell’s father, Edward, was working the day the news of his son’s death came across the telegraph. Joseph Shell was killed in action during WWII, and when the message was transmitted, he first thought he would be delivering the sad news to a neighbor. Photos by
Being an upcoming sophomore at Farragut High School, it amazes me to see the spectacular history of FHS at the Farragut Folklife Museum. Farragut High was built in 1904 but burned down in 1906. The school was then rebuilt with brick. Additional improvements would eventually include a baseball field, and an auditorium that was added in 1938. If you’re a student at FHS, you know the auditorium chairs are not very comfortable. Take a
moment to imagine how the students in 1938 felt. There is a chair in the museum from the original auditorium. One of the school’s proudest moments was a visit from Ronald Reagan. The former president chose Farragut High School as one of only five schools in the country he would visit on a tour during his presidency. A photo shows Reagan with then-principal James Bellamy and then-superintendent Earl Hoffmeister.
Ruth White
WBIR Studios
WBIR cameraman Eric Foxx has been with WBIR for 23 years and said he loves making the guests feel comfortable.
Madeline Lonas interviews Russell Biven on the set during a break.
Roll, Russell, Roll By Madeline Lonas Once an Alabama Crimson Tide fan, local celebrity Russell Biven now bleeds orange. The co-anchor of “Live at Five at Four” has been all across the South broadcasting and reporting for different newscasts. Biven graduated from the University of Alabama with a major in business. He started his career as a production assistant in the sports department at CNN
in 1991 and worked his way up to writing and producing segments for Sports Illustrated. By 1997, he was promoted to CNN Headline Sports anchor. Biven came to Knoxville in 1999 to be a news anchor with the WBIR Channel 10 News Team. He loves his job because of the rich stories he gets to tell, the amazing people he meets and all of the people on the set.
Biven not only makes his job look easy, but he makes it fun for everyone around him. His quick wit and ability to let things roll off his back help when the microphone isn’t working, no words are on the prompter, or he’s having to listen to people talk to him through an earpiece while he is talking. Perhaps “Live at Five at Four should be called “Lively Russell Biven at Four.”
Chota #253 Masonic Lodge is still in use in old Concord.
Driving through old Concord
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The Masonic lodge and cemetery
The interns were treated wonderfully at WBIR studios and made an appearance on “Live at Five at Four.” Todd Howell, Russell Biven and their cohorts welcomed the gang with open arms and answered questions between segments. A joyous time was had by all (including the camera operators).
The Shopper interns visited Concord Masonic Cemetery where we found many families represented among the graves. Interestingly, the Chota No. 253 Masonic Lodge is
By Paul Brooks
located at the side of the cemetery. The lodge was built in 1729, making it approximately 284 years old. While we didn’t go inside the lodge itself, we did meander through the cemetery and read a few headstones.
Olde Concord Gallery By Lindsey Sanders The Olde Concord Gallery is a great local place to view oneof-a-kind ar t work by local artists including East Te n n e s see native R ic h a r d Valentine Greene, who used to work for Dis- A print by David Green, a former employee at Disney. Photo by T. Smith ney. The gallery has also been a bank, a general store, A movie was shot in front custom framing. I would a barbershop, a butcher of it, too. Gallery owner recommend Olde Concord shop and even a restaurant. Janice Valentine also does Gallery to everyone.