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Since its inception The Bingham Group has been producing effective multi-media campaigns for clients.

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Additional work has included annual reports, brochures, media kits, print ads, television and radio PSAs, PowerPoint presentations, video, CD-ROM, logo creation, website development, media placement, social media, digital marketing, collateral and in-house television production.

Representative clients have included Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Edfinancial, Oak Ridge Associated University, Hiwassee College, Knoxville Wholesale Furniture and government agencies such as the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI), the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

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In this issue our master gardener, Gayle Fisher, helps us clean up the Fall garden and teaches us about Begonias.

Whether it is an agency project or a magazine story - we love what we do. From working on the Anti-Meth campaign with Sheriff Joe Guy in Athens, having the state bomb squad blow up a camper, representing 20 years of boat work, or lighting a Christmas tree farm for a Braden’s commercial - every day is a gift with new, exciting adventures! I really appreciate my team and all our clients!

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SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, VONORE The 8th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Festival will return to East Tennessee at The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tennessee. Enjoy balloon rides, live music, food, games, an inflatable Kid’s Zone and much more all while supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Monroe County. The two-day Balloon Festival begins on Saturday, September 4th from 4pm – 10pm, and runs through Sunday, September 5th, from 4pm – 10pm. The finale each night will be a Balloon Glow set to music with colorful hot air balloons beginning at dusk. We invite everyone to come out and join in the celebration!”

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SKIP DURHAM BALLOONMEISTER and his wife, TONI DURHAM Memphis, Tennessee

Skip and Toni have been involved in ballooning since 2009, first as a private pilot flying for fun and then as a commercial pilot.

In 2010, they formed Bluff City Balloon to give others the fun and enjoyment of a private hot air balloon ride. They are one of only 6 balloons in the country specially outfitted to take up folks with any special needs. Giving and sharing is a way of life for the Durhams, they are excited to be a part of the fiesta.

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Ben Noyce Bolivar, Tennessee From flying over the deserts of New Mexico, the Noyce family brought their ballooning adventures to Southwest Tennessee for a career change after retiring from the military. Having flown around the world, they enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and people of the South.

Breaking free of the COVID slump, they are enjoying the skies of the Greater Southeast once again while sharing their adventures with folks in their Adams 90K, Briar Rose. So as you drive through Tennessee, be sure to look up as you might catch a sight of them or a small handful of other Tennessee pilots enjoying the Southern Skies.

BILL CUNNINGHAM Germantown, Tennessee

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Bill has been married to his wife Martha for 48 years. They have 2 daughters, Jenny and Maggie. Jenny is a regional manager for a fitness chain and mother of our three grandkids.

Maggie is a Delta Airlines pilot and is married to a FedEx pilot.

Bill started flying in 1978.​He currently has over 2300 hours. He was a full time balloonist from 1978 to 1991.

He sold balloons, champagne flights, corporate

tethers, banner flights and cold air inflatables.

He also flew corporate balloons for SevenUp, Red Lobster, Holiday Inn, Budweiser, Schlitz, Old Milwaukee, United Van Lines, Refco Commodities and others.

He started flying national and international competitions in 1981. He has had 17 top 5 finishes out of 25 events including #1 twice in 3 North American Championships, a 3rd and a 7th in 3 World Championships and a 5th in the U.S. National Championships.

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MIKE WAHL Decatur, Alabama Mike Wahl of Decatur, Alabama, pilots the “Cool Ray” balloon. In May 1978, Mike spotted his first hot-air balloon, drifting overhead as he floated in a boat on the Tennessee River. That was the last time he just watched a balloon. The next year he and wife Cathy were crewing for a balloonist from Indiana. A few years later, he was offered the chance to learn how to fly the Decatur, Alabama balloon and he grabbed it.

Since earning his license, Mike has piled up more than 1,000 hours flying, flown 10 different balloons, owned 8 of them, and taught 15 students who got their pilot’s licenses.

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Mike has served as president of the Heart of Dixie Balloon Club and the Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Festival (twice) and taught many balloon safety seminars. Wife Cathy and son Michael are among his students.

ROBERT GRIMES Lewisburg, Tennessee I got the bug for hot air balloons from my neighbor in 1977. He had just won the first hot air balloon championship.I was a college student at the time and didn’t have much money to spend on flight instruction until Conway Twitty the country music star from Nashville gave me a call and said he would pay for all of my training and buy my first balloon system if I would agree to dump his ashes from my balloon when he dies. I said Yes! And thank you, and that is how my hot air balloon adventure started.

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Mike owns a business making boxes, crates and pallets for local industry. He’s owned a miniature golf course, been a Boy Scout District Committee Chairman and scoutmaster and belongs to the Rotary Club of Decatur.

He and Cathy also have a daughter and four grandchildren.

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WILLIAM RANDELL & JERIKA

After being discharged from the NASA astronaut program, William wanted to stay in aviation. After trying to fly ultralight aircrafts, he found they were too light for his tastes. Skydiving left no room for mistakes.

William also tried crop dusting and found he couldn’t get high enough. While sitting on his back porch, a balloon landed about 20 feet from him and was piloted by his future wife. William fell in love with the balloon first and then his wife. Now they are a ballooning team.

MICHAEL STINSON Louisville, Kentucky

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Michael is from Louisville, Kentucky and has been involved with ballooning since the early 80s with his uncle. Michael is a former astronaut with NASA and has experienced flights in several states and Mexico in balloons up to 120,000 cubic feet is just a glimpse of this commercial pilot’s history. He successfully flew over the Grand Canyon in a hot air balloon in 2020. When not up in the air, Michael serves his city as Battalion Chief of the Louisville Fire Department, with 23 1/2 years of service to date. He is also the owner/operator of Louisville Tree Care.

Proudly married with two children, one of whom is currently a student pilot. The firefighting, hot air balloon pilot is looking forward to being a part of the festival.

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Eddie & Rickenbacker JOHN “ ANDY” CAYTON Black Creek, GA (Savannah area) John owns Feather Hot Air Balloons. He has 3,200 hours in helicopter, and more than 730 hours in hot air balloons, and more than 700 hours in gas balloons. He is a Former U.S. Army Special Forces pilot and aviation safety officer. Below is a few of his accomplishments: America’s Challenge Race History:

9 (2003, 2004, 2006-9, 2013, 2015, 2017).

Won in 2006 with Kevin Knapp, 2007 with Stuart Enloe as co-pilot and 2019 with Krzysztof Zapart as his co-pilot. Flew with Barbara Fricke in 2002 as a non-competitor.

Gorden Bennett History: 8 (2005,

2006, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019).

Finished 2nd in 2018 and third in 2012.

Other notable flights: Holds 3 world

and 9 national ballooning records.

Including the world duration record for Class AX-6 hot air balloons (23 hours, 55 minutes, 51 seconds) and the distance record for AX-8 and AX-9 hot air balloons (1,066 miles) this is also the longest solo hot air balloon flight in history.

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker in the cockpit of a biplane. allthatsinteresting.com/eddierickenbacker

Awards: Montgolfier Diplome:

2005 for hot air balloon and 2019 for Gas balloon.

In the last America’s Challenge in 2017, Krzysztof and Andy were one of the two teams to beat the 20+-year-old America’s Challenge record.

They flew nearly 2,200 miles (3526 km) and were only 90 miles short of winning the race before they ran out of real estate and resources.

In 2018, Andy Cayton and his co-pilot Bill Smith came very close to winning the Gordon Bennett and with it the world championships, with a nail-biter of a flight that included a water transit over the Mediterranean Sea. He’s known as a determined, gutsy competitor whose achievements transcend ballooning. Andy has a distinguished record in military aviation, earning the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (x2), Air Medal with Valor, Air Medal, Army Accommodation Medal (x2), Army Achievement Medal (x2), Senior Aviator Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Boeing Defense and Space Rescue Citation (x2). During a world record gas flight attempt, he had to avoid Area 51, the top-secret military testing installation in Nevada that some say harbors aliens. Air Traffic Control warned him he would be shot down if he didn’t keep the proper clearance.

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KEN GARDNER Decatur, Alabama Although I call Decatur home, growing up in the small town of Hartselle, Alabama, I’ve had a love of airplanes and flying since I was very young.

My Mom told me that anytime an airplane would fly over I would watch it as long as I could see it. I remember one day running out of a store in Huntsville, Alabama when I heard the roar of the engines of an airplane coming into the old Huntsville airport. I always wanted to fly, and never had any idea one day I would.

My first flight was in the back seat of a Cherokee 140 —a small single engine airplane that my brother was learning to fly. At 18, I started learning to fly myself. I got to solo and was working on building my hours for my Private Pilot’s certificate when I changed jobs and had to stop flying. I tried to fly any time I could with an old friend and started flying and building hours again. In the spring of 1984, I had my hours and passed my check ride and received my Private Pilot’s certificate for single engine land.

One day, the HR person where I was working came and found me on the plant floor to ask if I had ever thought about flying a hot-air balloon, and then said that the city of Decatur was looking for a balloon pilot. Not long after that I started training with Jim Nelan — a Delta captain and commercial balloon pilot.

I became a hot-air balloon pilot in 1986, and then after getting the required hours, I took my commercial flight test and became a commercial balloon pilot in 1987. I have flown the Decatur Balloon in rallies around the Southeast and worked with the Decatur Convention and Visitor Bureau to help promote Decatur and the surrounding area.

Since 1986, I’ve been involved with the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic held in Decatur on Memorial Day Weekend. In 1987 and 1991, I was the president of the committee and have been BalloonMeister more times that I can remember.

I’ve also been on the board of directors for the Jubilee most of the years since then along with being on the board of directors for the Jubilee most of the years.

In 2010, I had the opportunity to go to the “Big One” in Albuquerque and ended up helping and flying as a safety pilot for the “Enchanted Ducky.”

I helped and flew with the owner for the next 3 years at Albuquerque.

Over the past 40 years, I’ve flown/logged over 850 hours in airplanes, and in the past 36 years, I’ve logged about 1300 hours in Hot Air Balloons.

I’ve given many hot-air balloon flights in the Northern Alabama and Middle Tennessee with my two balloons, as BlackMagic Ballooning.

My real-life job was with General Motors, retiring as a tool and die maker.

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DOUG ROBERTSON

MLBF 2019 BALLOONMEISTER

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Doug passed away May 31st at the age of 58, from cancer. Doug was an aviator. In 1981, he got his pilot’s license before he got his driver’s license. After flying airplanes for 14 years, in 1994 he took his first flight in a hot air balloon. That day changed his view of aviation forever. “There is nothing like it”, Robertson said, “you have a 360-degree view and it’s as peaceful in the air as it looks from the ground”. Doug shared his life with his co-pilot, Kim Richards. They met eleven years ago at a balloon event. They both enjoyed flying and meeting new people around this wonderful hobby of sport ballooning. Doug was a medical sales professional.

The Monroe Life Balloon Festival will forever be grateful for Doug and his “Peaceful” balloon team leading us in 2019 with his balloon, Candy Corn.

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8th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Festival Longhorn Steakhouse of Farragut Contributor Benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Monroe County

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Yet what makes Ugly Mug so unique? In Lenoir City, its location is downtown, playing a role in the revitalization of Historic Downtown Lenoir City. Plus, Ugly Mug is on a mission to do the world good—that includes farmers. Ugly Mug roasts with integrity, using Fair Trade Coffee in each of their blends. The company supports faith-based organizations that have outreach programs in coffee growing countries, and visits coffee plantations to trade directly so they get the best value for their beans.

Once the fine, ethically sourced, fair trade coffee has been selected, it is shipped up the Mississippi River to Memphis. Here, Ugly Mug Coffee roasts, analyzes, samples, and scrutinizes every last bean, creating the perfect blends. The result is a pretty delicious cuppa coffee, from the Mississippi River to the beautiful hills of East Tennessee.

Also Serving Delicious Breakfast, Pastries, and Lunch, offering many non-coffee drinks such as teas, smoothies, frappes, and hot chocolate.

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Written by Brent B. Fry, OD

Myopia defined: a condition in which the visual images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye because of defects in the refractive media of the eye or of abnormal length of the eyeball resulting especially in defective vision of distant objects. — called also nearsightedness. (Merriam-Webster) If myopia is a condition of the eye, then nearsightedness is the symptom. Due to the rising prevalence of myopia around the globe, myopia is being considered an epidemic which can have significant adverse consequences on eye health. Pathological conditions of the eye such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal pathologies, and myopic macular degeneration are all more prevalent in myopic eyes.

The traditional methods of correcting myopia have been eyeglasses or contact lenses. Unfortunately, these methods of vision correction only provide a relief of the symptoms of myopia and do not address the cause and condition of myopia itself.

Managing myopia is a challenge that some eyecare professionals have been involved with for years. Ortho-k has been around since the 1960’s. The contact lenses that are used for ortho-k have changed since then and are much more advanced in their materials and designs. Ortho-k lenses are worn overnight to change the shape of the cornea by temporarily molding the surface cells.

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Does Your Child Have Myopia? (near-sightedness)

Ortho-k lenses are safe and healthy if fit properly by an eye care professional who is experienced in fitting this type of specialized contact lenses. Proper hygiene and wearing of the lenses are also very important for successful wear. One other benefit of ortho-k lenses is that eyeglasses are not necessary to correct distance vision. Ortho-k lenses reshape the central cornea providing clear vision while providing a different peripheral focus which works to slow down the stimulus to grow the axial length of the eyes.

Another method of myopia management is multi-focal contact lenses that are designed specifically to focus the central vision while providing a different focus in the periphery. By changing the peripheral focus,

similar to ortho-k, the stimulus of the eye to grow is reduced. These contact lenses are worn during the daytime and taken out in the evening for cleaning and disinfecting.

Eyeglasses are necessary since this type of contact lens does not reshape the cornea.

Currently, there is one type of daily wear multi-focal lens that is FDA approved for the management of myopia. Several other lenses are available and can be prescribed “off label” when appropriate. If ortho-k lenses are not tolerated well or the child wants a daytime contact lens, the multi-focal soft lens option is a good choice.

The third method of myopia management is atropine eye drops. Atropine is an anticholinergic agent used in very low

Dr Fry is the owner of Premier Eyecare and has been fitting specialty contact lenses for over twenty years. He has been a speaker for Bausch & Lomb and Synergeyes and currently speaks for Cooper Vision.

we are able to slow the progression of the axial length of the eyes. Longer axial length of the eyes is considered the main reason that myopia causes other pathologies of the eyes. If we can intervene early in a child’s life, we can slow the progression of myopia and effectively reduce the risks of pathologies associated with high myopia.

dosage to slow the progression of myopia, specifically axial length growth. With higher dosages of atropine, near blur and dilated pupils causing light sensitivity may be observed. These side effects are highly unlikely when used for myopia management since the dosage used is very low. The exact mechanism of topical atropine is not known, but strong evidence in research has shown it to be effective. Atropine is used primarily in children who are too young for contact lenses or for older children who do not want to wear contact lenses.

Research in myopia management is ongoing and we are learning more and more as new studies are published. The combination of one of the contact lens methods along with

low dose atropine may prove to be even more beneficial than each treatment alone.

Spectacle designs are also being tested and are showing some promising results as well.

Dr. Fry and Dr. Greene at Premier Eyecare continue to stay educated on the latest advancements in myopia management and will prescribe the most current treatments for your child.

Myopia is a progressive disease that is known to progress mostly during the growing years of life. Individuals who are diagnosed with myopia during early childhood are much more at risk for developing high myopia. It is imperative that we focus on early detection of myopia and offer treatment early. By managing myopia,

Measuring axial length is not routinely done during comprehensive eye exams. However, Premier Eyecare has the necessary equipment to measure the axial length on all at risk pediatric patients in order to detect myopia as early as possible. Early detection is critical, but detection without management will not slow the progression of myopia.

Parents now have the opportunity to choose myopia management for their children. Since myopia management is an elective program, we encourage the parents of myopic children to learn as much as possible about the disease of myopia and make the best decision for the long-term eye health of their child.

Premier Eyecare is committed to managing myopia and will continue to offer the latest advancements in treatment. Once your child is enrolled in the myopia management program, the contact lenses and/or atropine drops, office visits, and axial length measurements necessary to manage and track the progression of myopia, are all included at no additional charge. Call Premier Eyecare at 865.966.0100, or visit our website: www.

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As East Tennessee Foundation celebrates our 35-year anniversary during 2021, we have partnered with Tri-Star Arts to host an exhibit of contemporary art by 23 East Tennessee based artists in our office at 520 W. Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville. Thirty-five works representing our 35 years of “thoughtful giving for stronger communities and better lives” have transformed our office environment into a temporary art gallery and are now on virtual view.

Brian R. Jobe of Tri-Star Arts, along with Guest Curator and East Tennessee native Ashley Layendecker, have curated a collection of contemporary works that will be on display until December 31, 2021. As circumstances permit, we plan to host in-person viewing opportunities.

Further details will be provided once available.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE: Ashley Addair Eleanor Aldrich Nuveen Barwari Brianna Bass Joshua Bienko Eric Cagley Nick DeFord Lynne Ghenov Michael Giles Spencer Grady Daniel Hughes Quynh Lam Mary Laube Marta Lee Paul Lee Nyasha Madamombe Erica Mendoza Althea Murphy-Price Jing Qin Kayla Rumpp Jered Sprecher Megan White David Wolff

To access the virtual gallery, visit easttennesseefoundation.org/knoxville-local.

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Things are about ready to start cooling down and get quite colorful. And with everyone spending a little more time in the kitchen making meals nowadays, it’s a great time to spend some time with the Ingles Table. We strive to bring you recipes that are easy, tasty, and cost conscious.

We’re pretty confident that some of them will become part of your new favorite go-to recipes.

But, if you just don’t feel like cooking, let Ingles do some of the work for you. Delicious pre-made and to-order Deli, Bakery, and Cheese Shoppe items will keep you out of the kitchen. Feel free to transfer them to your own serving plates and take the credit, we’ll keep your secret.

Finally, did you know the Ingles Table goes beyond what you see within these pages?

That’s right, head over to inglesmarkets.com where you’ll find tons more quick and delicious seasonal specialties with printable shopping lists, instructional videos, tips and tricks. From our Ingles Table family to yours, be safe and have a tasty Fall!

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Butternut Squash Pasta

by Haley Haynes

Shopping List 1 butternut squash, cubed 1 fennel bulb, cut into small slices Salt and pepper to taste Drizzle of olive oil 1 box penne pasta 1 cup goat cheese 1 cup pumpkin seeds (or another preferred nut), toasted

Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°. Prepare the squash by cutting it into small pieces and placing them on a cooking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cut up the fennel and add it to the cooking sheet. Pour a drizzle of olive oil over the squash and fennel and add salt and pepper. Toss to make sure everything is evenly coated. Bake for 45 minutes.

Cook the pasta reserve a bit of pasta water.

In the pot with the pasta, stir in goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, and cooked squash and fennel.

Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat later.

Chef Haley Haynes

Haley Haynes grew up in Asheville, NC in a food-loving family who always shopped at Ingles.

Her own passion for cooking and Laura Lynn products intersected while attending law school when she started the Instagram page, @LauraLynnObsessed. Now you can find her kitchen adventures with her loyal sidekick Maggie by her side right here at The Ingles Table.

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CHILI TIME! Chili is great to make because it’s delicious, super nutritious, budget-friendly,and you can easily double or triple the recipe, freeze, and eat later.

BLACKHAWK CHILI

by Abby J

Shopping List 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. hot pork sausage 1 large Vidalia onion diced 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium poblano pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 1/4 cup hot chili seasoning mix 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 quart jar of preserved tomatoes 1 16 ounce diced tomatoes 1 12 ounce bottle of amber beer 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup orange juice 1 15 ounce can Dark Red Kidney Beans 1 15 ounce can Northern Beans 3 tablespoons Abby J’s Smokin Hot Sauce Shredded sharp cheddar cheese and sliced scallions

Instructions Cook the beef and sausage in a large sauce pan. Drain and set aside. Add the onion, and peppers to a saucepan and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt and cook 2 minutes. In a large stock pot combine cooked meat and peppers and seasonings. Stir together and add tomatoes, beans, beer, broth, and orange juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly about 1 hour. Stir the hot sauce into the chili and season with salt.

Add some chicken broth or more beer if the chili is too thick

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JALAPENO CORN MUFFINS

by Abby J Shopping List 1 cup buttermilk cornmeal 1 cup of milk 1 large egg 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup jalapenos 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup cracklings (optional) 2 tablespoons light shortening 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions Preheat oven to 375° and lightly grease an 8 x 8 muffin pan. Whisk together the cornmeal, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and milk. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and start adding the milk.

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Abby Jackson, the Sales Executive-turned-flyfishing outfitter-turned celebrated chef, is Hailed across the Southeast for her line of Hand Crafted Gourmet goods called Abby J’s Gourmet. When she’s not running Blackhawk Flyfishing she can be found in her kitchen using the skills passed down from her grandmother to create Award Winning Flavor of Georgia products like her Field to Fork “Sweet Fire Pickles” which can be found in the deli at your local Ingles. Abby loves being a part of The Ingles Table creating delicious recipes for everyone and most of all she makes it FUN!

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FALL AND WINTER

SQUASH If you haven’t tried the many types of squash on the shelves before, don’t be scared, give them a try.

Squash is an affortable food that is easy to prepare and packs alot of taste and nutrition. When choosing Fall/Winter squash, what to look for can seem the opposite of what you think. Most Fall/winter squash is harvested in the Summer and then “cured” to harden their exteriors. You’ll want to look for vivid and deep skin colors with a matte skin. A shiny skin is an indication that it was hurried through the curing process.

Also, look for stems that are dry, even fibrous or frrayed. A fresh green stem means that it was harvested before it was ready.

A C ORN Dark green, ribbed, with a shape that resembles an acorn, this tender-firm squash will keep its shape when cooked.

The mild flavor makes the perfect choice for stuffing, mashing, and baking.

BUT T E RNUT This yellowish-beige skinned squash is named for its peanut-like shape. It has dense vibrant orange flesh that is sweet and slightly nutty. Butternut will get very soft and fall apart as it cooks. The skin is edible but most people choose to peel before cooking. Great for soups, pies, purees where a little sweetness is wanted.

DELICATA Yellow with green stripes in the shallow ridges from top to bottom. The skin is thin and edible which makes them difficult to store for long periods of time. The yellow flesh is rich and sweet with a taste compared to chestnuts, corn, and sweet potatoes. This quick-cooking squash is delicious baked or broiled with a bit of olive oil or butter.

P I E P UMP KI N The smaller “pie” pumpkins differ from the later “carving” pumpkin in that it has been bred for sweetness and not size. You will find this small orange-skinned squash to be mildly sweet with a rich pumpkin flavor making it perfect for pies, soups, and stews.

S P A GH E T T I About the size of a football, this bright yellow squash is very different from most squash. After baking, use a fork to pry out strands of dense flesh. Its name comes from the similar look and application as spaghetti. The flavor is mild allowing it to pair well with any sauce (e.g. marinara or pesto) you may serve with pasta.

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Honey Roasted Butternut Squash & Spinach Salad

By Lindsay Moore

Shopping List For the Salad: 1 Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and cut into bite sized pieces 2 Tbsp Honey 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 8 oz Spinach, chopped {about 9 cups} 1 Avocado, cubed 1/2 Cup Pecans, toasted To Taste Goat Cheese {optional} For the Vinaigrette: 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Juice {POM} 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Juice of 1 Meyer Lemon 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 1 Tbsp Honey 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper To Taste Kosher Salt & Pepper 2/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Instructions Preheat oven to 400. On a parchment lined baking sheet, toss squash with honey, olive oil and salt.

Spread squash evenly onto one layer. Cook for 30 minutes {or until fork-tender}, tossing occasionally.

Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine pomegranate juice, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil to emulsify. Set aside.

In a large bowl, toss spinach and cooked squash to combine. Drizzle with about 1/4 cup of vinaigrette and toss again.

Divide spinach and squash mixture among 4 plates. Top each with avocado, pecans and goat cheese.

Drizzle more vinaigrette on each, if desired.

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Stuffed Butternut Squash

by The Chef’s Kitchen Shopping List Butternut squash 1 package of quinoa 1 cup cranberries 1 bag kale 1 can chickpeas 3 oranges 1 Tbsp olive oil Instructions 350 degree oven. Cut and roast butternut squash until fork tender. Cook quinoa according to package. While quinoa is still warm add kale, chickpeas, cranberries. Juice the oranges in the quinoa stir in olive oil. Stuff butternut squash and serve.

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ooking out the sunroom windows I have beautiful hardy begonias blooming. The graceful arching clusters of this begonia (Begonia grandis) add an exotic touch to the shady gardens in summer and early fall. The plants grow two feet tall.

They can be germinated from seeds but usually a friend will give you some of the small tubers in the early spring. Plant them in partial to full shade in rich soil that is evenly drained. They are ideal companions for hostas, ferns and other woodland plants. They thrive without any attention except for watering during a dry spell. Cut the plants to the ground after a hard frost. These begonias can be left in the ground undisturbed for years. These are easy care plants and I have not seen any pest or disease on mine in the last 20 years; even Japanese beetles and snails don’t bother them.

My begonia appears to be evansiana.

They have light pink blooms on red stems. The leaves are a pale green, with a notched wing shape. The leaves are colored a beautiful red on the back. They go dormant in the winter, so remember where you plant them. I dug up several last spring before I remembered that I had moved them.

the ubiquitous wax begonia that is grown as an annual; it rewards us with a continuous summer display. We also can recognize the showy tuberous begonias, which produce large flowers from tubers.

But the hardy begonias are grandmother plants. We remember seeing them as a child in the shady spots of the garden. I haven’t seen any in the local supercenters or in standard mail order catalogs, but I’m sure a quick search on the internet will give you the location of a grower.

In researching this article I discovered how begonias can be grown from seeds.

Begonias bear separate male and female flowers, usually on the same plant. The female flower has swollen winged seed capsules, directly behind the petals. The flowers are usually carried in cluster of three, one male flower between two females. I have the hanging seeds now but I’m not sure when they are ripe. I think

I’ll let them get a little browner before harvesting. My directions are to collect the seeds in late summer or fall and plant them outdoors where they are to grow. You should plant shallowly, barely covering the seed with loose soil. That is definitely my kind of planting, one that doesn’t require much effort.

My favorite joke for this month is from the comic strip Shoe by Gary Brookins and Susie MacNelly. The picture shows the old bird, Roz, tending bar and a younger girl sitting on the stool. Roz asked how her love life is going and she replies “not so good, I am dating a horticulturist.” “What’s the problem?” replies Roz. The girl’s caption reads “Well, being a horticulturist, all he thinks about is getting into my plants.”

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t’s time to start cleaning up and putting the garden to bed. Soon we’ll have the cool nights and lots of luscious, soft rain, just in time for fall maintenance. Nobody needs a garden clean up more than me. Hopefully you have continued to deadhead your annuals and prune your roses; in addition to watering and fertilizing, so that you will be rewarded with a final spectacular bloom in the fall. Here are some suggestions of jobs to do before winter arrives:

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Clean up herbaceous perennial borders.

You can dig and divide and replant any perennials that have become overgrown.

This includes those daylilies and iris.

Foxtail lily, moss phlox, oriental poppy, peony, sweet woodruff, all want to be divided in the fall. Iris should be lifted and divided every four years.

Garden centers now have spring flowering bulbs. Go ahead and buy them now but wait until late October to plant. It is ideal to plant your tulips and daffodils in the fall so that their roots can become established before winter arrives.

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SUGGESTION 3: Do not prune plants you like in the fall.

Pruning at this time of year will encourage new growth which will then be killed at the first hard freeze. This applies to flowering shrubs. Pruning now will cut off flower buds that have formed for next spring. I had the garden club at my house for a picnic in September and in my efforts to get the garden back into shape I trimmed the boxwoods in front of the house, only to have the new growth freeze and turn brown. The entire winter I had to look at brown boxwoods.

SUGGESTION 4: Bring in the outside houseplants if they have been enjoying the summer sunshine. Now is a great time to bring them back into house before the nighttime temperature drops to 50 degrees.

Check for insects that are on containers.

A light solution of Malathion on leaves and soil will prevent whiteflies, scale, spiders, aphids, mites and mealybugs from spending the winter with you.

SUGGESTION 5: Lawn grasses always need attention.

Lawns are like small children they can’t do anything for themselves. Always wanting you to water, fertilize, weed, or reseed. If you have cool season grasses, (fescue) now is the time to overseed for a thicker lawn. Then fertilize with a 10-10-10 and while you’re at it I’m sure your soil test said you need some lime.

If you don’t need to reseed, just fertilize and drop your pre-emergence herbicides.

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seeds, or else you’ll have to fight winter weeds. Some of my favorite winter weeds are dandelion, chickweed, henbit, plantain, buckhorn and spurge. ***Important you can’t do both: either you reseed or you drop a pre-emergence.

SUGGESTION 6: What to do with falling leaves? Some leaves are good for your perennial borders but not knee deep. Little leaves like ash and locust will melt away quickly.

It’s the big leaves like: maples, sycamores, and oaks that smother the grass and plants. If you have lots of big leaves chop them with a mower and use as mulch.

You probably have a neighbor who keeps a perfect lawn. She will wait until all the leaves fall, then she will blow the leaves into a corral, rake all the leaves into bags and then cart them away.

After two days of work her lawn will have the eerie sight of being in June condition again: green, smooth and unmarked by a single leaf. I chop some leaves with my fancy lawnmower and then wait for a really big gust of wind.

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2021 IS THE BICENTENNIAL OF SEQUOYAH FINISHING THE SYLLABARY IN 1821.

Never before or since, in the history of the world, has one man, not literate in any language, perfected a system for reading and writing a language.

Sequoyah had announced in 1809 in his blacksmith shop that the Cherokee could create a writing system to put their Cherokee words on paper.

He spent 12 years of his life trying to create a writing system. We know he tried different types of writing systems, but these different systems would not work for him.

When Sequoyah discovered the sounds of the Cherokee language, he then realized that he could take each of the syllables and give it a symbol. He then could sound out the Cherokee word and using his symbols, could write any Cherokee word.

The Cherokee speaker could spend some time learning the symbols and then could sound out and read or sound out and write their Cherokee words on paper.

February 21, 1828 was the first issue of the Cherokee Phoenix, 193 years ago. The Cherokee press and type were shipped by water from Boston in November, 1827. They arrived at Augusta, Georgia, via Savannah, and finally reach the New Echota in January, 1828 after an overland trip by wagon.

The Press, a small royal size, was like none I ever saw before or since. It was cast iron, with spiral springs to hold up the plates, at that time a new invention. We had to use balls of deerskin stuffed with wool for inking, as it was before the invention of the composition roller. . . John Candy, a native half-breed . . . could speak the Cherokee language, and was of great help to me in giving me the words where they were

not plainly written. The absence of newsprint caused a delay in the publication of Volume I, No. 1, of Tsalagi-tsi-le-hi-sani-hi, the Cherokee Phoenix. A supply finally was obtained from Tennessee and, on February 21, 1828, there appeared the inaugural issue of the father of America’s aboriginal newspapers. It was a journal of four five-columned pages measuring 21 by 14 inches. The vignette included a representation of the fabulous phoenix, the Egyptian bird which lived for 500 years, was consumed by a cleansing fire, and arose from its own ashes in all its youthful freshness. That first issue announced that the weekly Phoenix could be procured for $2.50 a year paid in advance, or $3.50 paid at the end of the year. Rates were reduced to $2 and $2.50 for non-English readers. This was a description of the press by John Wheeler, the first printer. This is from an email that Duane King, Ph.D. sent Lyn Henley, the museum exhibit designer, during the design phase.

It mentions “The absence of newsprint caused a delay...” this was due to the Press weighing so much and the newsprint was left behind. Then it mentions, “A supply finally was obtained from Tennessee....” Does anybody in Knoxville want to guess? The paper was obtained at Papermill, near present day McKay’s right off of Papermill Drive.

With the guidance and expertise of Brian Baker, owner of Striped Light, we finally have got started organizing our syllabary type.

This year Sequoyah Birthplace Museum will be celebrating Sequoyah’s achievement throughout the year. Plan to visit Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and celebrate 200 years of Cherokee literacy with Sequoyah’s creation of the syllabary in 1821. Keep checking our website and facebook page for events.

Open Year Round Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: Noon - 5pm (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s)

(423) 884-6246 seqmus@tds.net www.sequoyahmuseum.org Highway 360, Post Office Box 69 Vonore, Tennessee 37885 Owned and Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, it is Tennessee’s only Tribally-operated historical attraction.

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The 2021 USA Mountain Bike National Championships came to an end in July with two of East Tennessee’s own bringing home gold. Mother and daughter duo, Lynn and Sierra Sims, both won first place in their respective age groups in the mountain bike race through Winter Park. It is through months and years of hard work, training, and dedication they both stand now as national champions.

“I was really happy I could execute what I wanted to, and it felt good to reach my goal,” said Sierra.

Sierra Sims, who graduated from Farragut High School and later the University of Tennessee, trained for over a year specifically for the event. Sims averaged 17 to 23 hours a week cycling —not including stretching and other exercises— to prepare for a race course she knew well. Two years ago, Sims had ridden the race course with a different age group. This time, with her combined knowledge of the race course and her strict training, Sims was prepared for anything.

“I didn’t feel super nervous. When you get to the start you have to execute,” said Sims. “I didn’t have to overthink it; I was ready for it.”

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Two East Tennessee Residents Take Home Gold in the National Bike Championships By: Kayli Martin

The mountains looming in Winter Park, Colorado are younger than their Appalachian cousins. They are not ancient with fables and legends whispered in their hills. They are only beginning to be burdened by erosion and dragged back into the earth’s grasp. These mountains are spry; young. Their stories writing themselves in a blink of an eye, or in this case, in the blur of a speeding bicycle.

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Sims has been riding bicycles for as long as she can remember. Since she was three years old, she has been leaving a trail of dirt behind her on the mountain slopes. In fact, it was her mother and father who started her journey to becoming a champion. The family would take “training trips” and ride bikes for miles.

“We would ride 50 plus miles for vacation,” said Sims with a laugh. “They [Sims’ parents] would get Laffy Taffy from a candy store halfway through to get us to go.”

It was not until about three years ago Sims got into competing on a grand scale. It began with training for a Half Ironman competition in Oak Ridge before Sims focused on cycling specifically. All while using an old bike her mother had.

the rest of the race. It was here that Sims knew she loved the sport.

The commitment to the sport was sealed in a race both Sims and her mother were in not too long after. During the race, Sims’ tire received damage, and she fell behind. Sims was upset over the delay, but her mother stopped her own run to help.

Together, they fixed the tire and rode out

Sims has competed in a variety of disciplines in the sport —including the USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships held in Knoxville. While the road championships brought out some hometown emotions, the mountains will always be home.

“Even though it was frustrating, it was super thrilling despite the push back,” said Sims.

“I could see I was good at something.”

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“The mountains are my favorite. I’m in my element, [and] I love being outside in the trees,” said Sims. “My mind doesn’t worry about anything but the trail. It’s an escape.”

An escape which requires a rhythm of its own going up and down the Colorado mountains. The dirt flying up beating as fiercely as the overlooking sun. The climb up burning the thighs with no rest at the top. If there is someone there you need to pass them, and the journey downward just as tough.

“It’s so hard to control the body on the way down,” said Sims.

In the end, Sims’ concentration and effort was rewarded going across the finish line. The first-place podium ready for her, and for her mother as well.

“Wow, I’m next to a national champion,” Sims recalls a friend saying nearby before she approached. “I had to tell them they were next to two actually.”

Sierra’s mother and father completed the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in 1984, a triathlon consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and a 26.2 miles run­­, so racing is in Sierra’s genes!

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A Family of Medalists!

Sierra and Lynn were not the only ones to come out of the event with medals. Jeff Sims, Sierra’s father and Lynn’s husband, also won bronze in the downhill event. Skylar Sims, Sierra’s brother, placed 5th in his age group in the Non-Championship downhill race. The hard training paid off for the whole family. “It was an awesome experience,” said Jeff Sims.

Sims and her mother left with gold titles with other family members placing as well; her father, Jeff, placed 3rd and her brother, Skylar, placed fifth­—both in the downhill. While Sims was not nervous for her race, she was for her mother’s.

Encouraging her part of the way through the track by riding next to her.

“I was more nervous for her race than mine. [Although,] I was super psyched for her,” said Sims. “I rode next to her to tell her ‘You’re doing great.’”

In the end, both mother and daughter proved that all it took was motivation to succeed. As they return home, and compete in future races, Sims follows her mother’s lead to never back down.

“She doesn’t step down easily,” said Sims. “I hope I’m the same way.”

To keep up with the Sims check out their Strava and Instragram pages:

Sierra Sims

https://www.strava.com/athletes/24159094 Instagram @sierra_mountains_ Lynn Sims

https://www.strava.com/athletes/9582634 Instagram @lsims15 Sierra and Lynn are sponsored by Tennessee Valley Bicycles and Stoke Signal.

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By: Chase Scott The Admirals have completed the 2021 Fall Camp and are ready for the season. The annual kickoff picnic was held on July 25th with the camp the following day. The Admirals started camp with one week of two-a-day practices, but unlike previous seasons, did not have a preseason scrimmage scheduled for the first week. Instead, the first scrimmage fell on the second Thursday of camp on August 5th, when the Admirals traveled to Cookeville High School to scrimmage the Cavaliers in what has been an annual fall tradition between the two 6A schools.

Fall camp continued into the week of August 9th —the first day of school for students. On Tuesday of that week, the Admirals hosted a scrimmage against 5A powerhouse Powell. This was the first meeting of the two teams in full pads since 2016. Capping that week off, on August 13th, the Admirals participated in the annual KOC Kickoff Classic at Neyland Stadium —the final dress rehearsal of the fall. The Admirals then took on the Central Bobcats, who have won two of the last three 5A state championships.

The following week is when the Admirals will put all their offseason training to the test in Week One of the season. This year the Admirals will travel to face an unfamiliar opponent, the Beech Buccaneers, who have moved up to Class 6A in 2021. The Admirals and the Buccaneers, located just north of Nashville in Hendersonville, have never met on the gridiron before. Beech is coming off a 10-2 season in 2020 and a quarterfinal run in the playoffs.

Week Two will be the Admirals’ first game at Bill Clabo field and the first of a three-game homestand. Farragut will host Knox West, a very familiar and perennial foe for the Admirals, with 2021 marking the 30th meeting of the two schools. The Rebels are coming off a 12-2 season last year that ended in the quarterfinals.

The Maryville Rebels will travel to Bill Clabo Field in Week Three to take on the Admirals.

The Rebels, a perennially nationally-ranked program, will be the first region game of the year after regions were realigned in Region 2-6A before the 2021 season.

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Week Four will find the Wildcats from Oak Ridge coming to Bill Clabo Field. Fresh off their first state championship game appearance since 2005, Oak Ridge will be looking to avenge their 2020 loss to the Admirals. This will be the 46th meeting between these two storied programs.

A Region 2-6A game will follow in Week Seven as the Admirals will travel to Hardin Valley to take on the Hawks. Due to the proximity of the two schools, every year this is a bitter rival game for both schools. The series record between the two schools is 3-3 so the Admirals will be looking to get ahead in this series.

The Admirals will travel to Cleveland and take on the Raiders in Week Five, the first of a three-game road stand for the Admirals. Cleveland is coming off a 5-6 2021 campaign that saw them make the 6A playoffs. While the two schools have met three times before, this will mark the first regular-season meeting between them and also the first time the two schools will meet as Region 2-6A foes.

The Admirals will have a deserved bye week in Week Eight, as they rest up for the final three games of the season.

In Week Six, the Admirals will travel to South Knoxville to take on the SouthDoyle Cherokees. The Cherokees are hot off their 2020 state semifinal appearance and a 10-4 record. Farragut and South Doyle last met in the 2016 state semifinals of the playoffs.

The final non-region game of the season will take place in Week Ten when the Admirals will travel to Broadway to take on the Fulton Falcons.

In Week Nine the Admirals will return to Bill Clabo Field to take on the Bradley Central Bears in another Region 2-6A matchup. The Bears are coming off an 8-4 record which also saw them end the Admirals’ 2020 season in the first round of the playoffs.

The Falcons will be looking to rebound off a 4-7 record last year that saw them lose in

the first round of the playoffs. Farragut and Fulton have met nine times, the last being in 2014. The Admirals’ lone win in the series came in 1972, so they will be looking to update that stat.

Week Eleven will conclude the regular season for the Admirals as they play host to the Bearden Bulldogs. Bearden’s 4-7 record in 2020 allowed them to reach the playoffs but were put out in round one. The 63rd meeting of these two perennial rivals promises to be another great as the two schools will be looking to hurdle each other in the final Region 2-6A matchup of the season.

The 2021 season will mark the 75th season for the Admirals on the gridiron. You can see the entire 2021 schedule and plan to follow the Admirals in another exciting season this fall. One thing of note for the 2021 season, all games kick off at 7:00 pm. Season pass information can be obtained by contacting the Booster Club. We look forward to seeing you on Friday nights!

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The USS Farragut was decommissioned in October of 1989 and was the 4th Navy ship to bear the name of the Navy’s first Admiral, David Farragut. Since that time the ship has been in storage.

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The anchor has been almost five years in getting to Farragut. Through the efforts of longtime Farragut football supporter Clyde Floyd, Head Coach Eddie Courtney, and with the help of Congressman Jimmy Duncan, the anchor was officially reserved and set aside for Farragut High School.

The anchor was trucked from a salvage yard in Brownsville, Texas by Pemberton Truck Lines. It was stored on the truck for the past 5 months and was delivered to the field on October 16, 2006. It was hoisted into place on the monument platform at the field entrance pass gate and welded with steel supports to fix the anchor to the monument platform.

The anchor was painted in Navy gray with Admiral blue accents. A commemorative plaque was added to the anchor monument commemorating the USS Farragut and seagoing servicemen and women. The official dedication of the anchor monument took place on November 3rd, 2006.

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Need something to do? Here are some events coming up for you and the family to enjoy! Some spooky, some cozy, but all claim the promise of fun this fall.

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FREAKY FRIDAY FRIGHT NITE

ART FEST 2021

Friday, October 29th, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road.

Sunday, September 12th 1 to 3 p.m.

Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd.

Create a masterpiece in this event including both indoor and outdoor interactive activities.

All activities are catered to children, but anyone can join and create! The event is free, and it is sponsored by the Farragut Arts & Beautification Committee.

For more information about the Art Fest, contact Special Event and Program Coordinator Brittany Spencer at 865-218-3376 or bspencer@townoffarragut.org.

30TH ANNUAL FREE DAY OF PUTT-PUTT

Monday, September 20th Noon to 9 p.m.

Putt-Putt Golf & Games of Farragut, located in the West End Center Care to test your skills in mini golf? Come enjoy a day of free putt-putting and see if you get a hole-in-one. This is a first come first serve event. The last rounds to start at 8:15 p.m.

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LAWN CHAIR CONCERT SERIES

(MamaJam Productions) Saturday, September 18th and Saturday, October 2, at 5:30 p.m.

Founders Park at 405 N Campbell Station Rd. Kick back and relax with some family-friendly tunes at either of the dates mentioned with a picnic basket and, you guessed it, your own lawn chairs. Pets are also welcome to listen! Food trucks will be present nearby.

For more information about the upcoming events, check out the Lawn Chair Concert Series’ Facebook page.

It’s time to trick or treat! Children 12 years of age and younger can fill up their Jack-o-Lantern buckets with some Halloween sweets along the walking trail of the park from local businesses, community groups, and Town of Farragut volunteers. Games with prizes are also included with an area for cookie decorating.

This event is free and open to the public, however, guests are asked to send it forward through donation items to benefit the local Ronald McDonald House. A list of needed items and supplies will be posted closer to the date of the event. If you would like to keep up with future updates and events, go to www.farragutparksandrec.org.

For more information about Freaky Friday Fright Nite, contact Special Event and Program Coordinator Brittany Spencer at 865-218-3376 or bspencer@townoffarragut.org.

LOUDON COUNTY: RIBFEST LOUDON 2021 GOLD FESTIVAL

Saturday, Octoberr 9th through the 10th 10 a.m. to 5p.m. each day.

Coker Creek Elementary School Arts & Crafts, music, gold panning, and a Queen & Princess contest. Call 423-261-2286 for more information.

Saturday, October 2nd 917 Pond Road Loudon, TN 37774

BALLOON GLOW AT DUSK

This 9th annual event gives barbeque teams the place to test their skills while allowing visitors to enjoy their ribs! Teams also cook sausage and wings to be judged alongside the ribs to a national standard. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Loudon County Habitat for Humanity. Local, live music will be playing, and local vendors will be selling their products.

For more information, or to see ticket pricings, visit www.ribfestloudon.com.

MONROE COUNTY: THE MONROE LIFE BALLOON FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 4th Sunday, September 5th The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum Highway 360, Vonore, TN To order tickets, check out www.monroelifeballoonfestival.com.

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Saturday, September 11th through the 12th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Highway 360 , Vonore, TN Tennessee’s only tribally owned museum will host its 30th annual festival this year!

This year, the theme will be focused on celebrating 200 years of Cherokee literacy.

Visitors will be able to engage with Native American cuisine, Cherokee music and dance, art, the museum’s 1800’s Acorn Printing Press, and so much more! Adult tickets are $10.00, children ages 13-18 are $5.00, and children 12 and under are free.

A $25.00 family rate is also available.

Cherohala Skyway 4th annual

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Saturday, October 23rd 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Charles Hall Museum 229 Cherohala Skyway Tellico Plains, TN 37385 Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the festival will have music, southern foods, handmade arts and crafts with demonstrations in pottery, weaving, and much more. There will also be horse drawn carriage rides, a petting zoo, and a children’s barrel train.

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KNOX COUNTY: The Tennessee Valley Fair Friday, September 10th through the 19th Chilhowee Park 3301E. Magnolia Ave Knoxville, TN 37914

SINCE 1916 “Knoxville simply must have a Fair!” From these words - more or less - the Tennessee Valley Fair was born. In our humble beginnings over 100 years ago, the Fair scene was quite different – attire, technology, transportation, entertainment. At the same time, the Fair scene was quite familiar to today – agriculture, rides, food, fun, and making memories. That’s the magic of the Fair: it’s a place that is new yet familiar. A place where you make memories and reminisce all at once.

Over 100 years ago, Knoxvillians dreamed of having a Fair spectacular showing off our East Tennessee heritage and talents. To this day, the Tennessee Valley Fair has kept that dream alive. Thousands of people have their hands in making a wonderful event happen while thousands of fairgoers set their sights on enjoying a September day.

Join us in celebrating East Tennessee’s heritage with us. We look forward to celebrating another 100 years!

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There is so much to do on the grounds including: rides, live music, shows, competitions, food, and much more.

For more information, and to learn about ticket prices, go to www.tnvalleyfair.org.

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THE WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL

PAWSITIVELY SPOOKY 5K

Saturday, October 2nd from 5 to 9 p.m.

Chilhowee Park 3301E. Magnolia Avenue Knoxville, TN 37914

Friday, October 15th from 6 to 8 p.m

Experience the glow of lanterns touching the night sky at this family-friendly event. Fun and peaceful, create memories full of awe as the stars shine brightly next to your lantern.

Food trucks and music will also be provided in the area.

For more information, and ticket prices, please go to www.waterlanternfestival.com/ knoxville.

Victor Ashe Park 4901 Bradshaw Rd. Knoxville, TN US 37912 Get out your craziest Halloween costumes and go for a run! This event benefits The Arc Knox County. An organization which helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities thrive. On top of both a doggy and human costume contests, there are two races. The 5k is a professional race with medals to be handed out. The 1 Mile fun walk is for leisure with family, friends, or your doggo!

For more information, or to sign up for the race, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/ Knoxville/PawsitivilyTacky5K

Thursday, October 7th through the 24th 5:30 to 8 p.m. each evening.

3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive Knoxville, TN 37914 Attend Knoxville’s largest Halloween event with your little ones this season. This event is family-friendly and perfect for elementary school children and younger —although, the older kids are welcome! Little trick-or-treaters will be able to grab some candy for their collection along the Boo Trail while seeing the sites of the zoo.

For more information, including ticket prices, see the Knoxville Zoo’s website at www.zooknoxville.org.

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CHEROKEE CAVERNS PRESENTS~ TRICK OR TREAT IN THE CAVE 2021

October 22nd through the 31st Cherokee Caverns 8524 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931 Nothing is spookier than trick-or-treating in a cave! Lit up purple and orange for the occasion, visitors will be able to move around the stalagmites to get treats inside and outside the cave’s path. Coffee and cocoa can be enjoyed by a bonfire alongside local shops nearby. Parking is free, and the cave is handicap and stroller friendly. Tickets will be for sale at the booth during the event.

For more information, check out the Cherokee Caverns presents~ Trick or Treat in the Cave 2021’s Facebook page.

MCMINN COUNTY:

Saturday, October 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Downtown Athens The 18th annual Pumpkintown Festival comes back to honor and promote the city of Athens and McMinn County. Come experience the Pumpkintown Pow Wow held in memory of Scott Crisp, or take a historical walk through the city’s long history through Native American and colonial settlements to the impact of the African American community in the region.

Don’t forget to catch the doggy costume contest — The Famous Mutt Strut! End the day with Chris Hensey performing live to close out the 9th annual Sounds of Summer.

For more information, check out the Pumpkintown Facebook page.

ETOWAH ARTS & CRAFTS FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 2 & 3rd At the L & N Depot Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Sponsored by the Etowah Chamber of Commerce. Entry Forms for the Cookie Baking Contest: call 423-263-7232 – Sponsors Etowah Chamber, Tennessee Overhill & Food City Etowah MURDERS ON MAIN STREET

COSTUMES FOR CASA 5K AND AWARENESS WALK

Saturday, October 21st, 22nd, & 23rd Starting at the Etowah L & N Depot 6:30 - 8:30pm Tours Depart at 15 Minute Increments.

Saturday, October 30th 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Eureka Trail, Athens TN.

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Call Gail Anderson 423-507-3625 - CAGE Community Access Group of Englewood FIFTH FRIDAY DOWNTOWN ATHENS HALLOWEEN

Friday, October 29th, 5:00 -900pm

Benefiting the work of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA,) this event invites adult and child participants to dress up and hit the path for a good cause. There is a costume contest and a raffle between the run and mile walk. Water, protein bars, and fruit will be provided on top of candy. Price discounts will be given to groups of 10 or more.

For more information, or to register for the event, go to www.casacorner.org. You can also visit the CASA Corridor of East Tennessee’s Facebook page. **This magazine was printed on August16th.

All events are subject to modification at the organizations’ discretion and may have changed since publication. Check online for any updates and COVID-19 procedures for these events.

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