Farragut Life - Holiday 2015

Volume 4, 2015

A magazine for the people of Farragut, West Knoxville & surrounding communities.

SHOP LOCAL!

Your Guide To Local Gifts And Holiday Events

Volume 2, 2015

A magazine for the people of Farragut, West Knoxville & surrounding communities.

Seasonal Culinary Inspirations Truffle Ricotta Cheese Recipe With Chef Deron Little

KIPPY BROWN Behind The Scenes With

Seattle Seahawks Coach Kippy Brown And His Amazing Life Story

THE MUSCADINE FESTIVAL &

AIR BALLOONS 20 HOT

Tsali Notch Vineyard The Largest Muscadine Vineyard In The State Is Also The Prettiest!

DR. HAROLD BLACK

One Of The First African-Americans To Attend The University Of Georgia

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Contents

features

Breaking Ground At Wears Valley Ranch

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Facts And Care Of The Poinsettia

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LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE

CRESCENT

SOCK COMPANY

10 Down Home Cooking

O Tannenbaum A History Of The Christmas Tree

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Pat Chester Prepared Several Recipes

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The Perfect Getaway A Visit To The Swag Country Inn

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departments

2015 Balloon Recap

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8 From The Publisher

Appalachian Ballet Company 44th Annual Nutcracker

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Shopping Local Santa’s Best Kept Secret

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Local Business Premier Eyecare

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Joe Guy

66 Holiday Event Guide 68 Restaurant Guide We Love It! 72 Elf On A Shelf

The Farragut

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Letter From The Publisher

s the last of the colorful leaves fall to the ground and the chill of autumn greets me in the morning, I know the time to celebrate the birth of my Savior is near. Christmas carols are playing, the fireplace is burning, and the fragrance of sweet cinnamon fills the air. I am convinced there is no greater place to celebrate the holidays than in my beautiful East Tennessee home surrounded by family and friends.

As Thanksgiving is upon us, I am especially grateful to God for the beautiful blessings in my life and for the ability to do the work I love. This year, I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to have self-funded our newest publication, Farragut Life, for four issues - one full year! I want to offer a special thank you to our advertisers, readers, and subscribers who make this publication possible. We couldn’t do it without your support!

As you read this edition of Farragut Life, you will learn that Santa has outsourced all of his work to the finest tradesmen and women in Farragut, so be sure to support these wonderful local businesses this year. While planning your holiday festivities, you’ll want to attend the 44th Annual Appalachian Ballet Company’s performance of the Nutcracker ballet. It is a beautiful experience with a live soundtrack performed by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

When you hang your stockings by the fire with care, fill those with the World’s Softest® Socks after you learn about the amazing history of the Crescent Sock Company. Christmas is a time for giving back to others. You will read how the Monroe Life Magazine’s Muscadine Balloon Fiesta at Tsali Notch was a tremendous success that benefits Casa Monroe. You will also discover how Wears Valley Ranch, a ranch for children whose families have been destroyed by divorce, drugs, abuse or neglect, is breaking ground for construction on a new chapel.

In this edition, you will also learn about the USS Farragut Destroyer that returned home in November after her 8-month deployment. The ship was named after Admiral David Farragut, born just a few miles from Campbell Station and admired for his bravery in the face of battle in the United States Navy.

There are many more wonderful stories in this edition of Farragut Life. This season, be sure to make memories with your family, enjoying all of the wonderful holiday events our Farragut community has to offer.

Wishing you warm blessings this holiday season,

PUBLISHER

The Bingham Group President Lisa Atkins Bingham Graphic Designers Dustin Hayes Abby Swabe Contributing Writers Clay Allen Pat Chester Caroline Duvall Dr. Brent Fry Joe Guy Halea Lingerfelt Pam Patterson Emily Walls Contributing Photographers Lisa Bingham Rare Brick Richard Calmes Ben Gibson JoPhoto Jumping Rocks Photography John Warner Cover Photo JoPhoto Copy Editor Caroline Duvall Web Melissa Hitt Advertising Sales Mignonne Alman Tel: 865.523.5999 mignonne@binghamgroup.com Cheryl Lee Tel: 865.523.5999 cheryl@binghamgroup.com Michelle Johns Tel: 865.523.5999 michelle@binghamgroup.com Subscription or Editorial Inquiries

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A PHOTO SHOOT Written By Caroline Duvall Photography By JoPhoto

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inter is a time for the land to rest under a quiet blanket of snow. Christmas brings memories of family around the table, a crackling fire, cups of hot chocolate and a cool stillness to the air.

the class of an elegant Christmas dining table with the natural and rustic beauty of the outdoors. All of our photos were framed by hundreds of rows of beautiful evergreens, creating a natural, intimate aisle to the table.

For some couples, planning their wedding or engagement photographs in winter is the perfect way to slow down, gather together and celebrate. Since 1983, Bluebird Christmas Tree Farm has allowed friends and families to do exactly that. Settled in the rolling hills of East Tennessee, Bluebird Christmas Tree Farm is a wonderful place to capture the timeless scene of a winter wedding.

Bluebird Christmas Tree Farms has sold Christmas Trees since 1988. Every year, they open their doors to families who can choose and cut their own tree, have a tree cut for them or select a pre-cut tree from the grounds. With several different types of trees, you are sure to find a perfect, fresh one for your home.

JoPhoto traveled out to Heiskell, Tennessee, to photograph an inspiration shoot to find ideas for an engagement, wedding ceremony or family event. These photos are sure to spark your holiday creativity for home, farm and winter wedding ideas with festive red and green accents.

In addition to selling beautiful trees, Bluebird Christmas Tree Farms also provides mistletoe, garlands, Fraser fir wreaths and swags for decorations. After selecting a tree, stop by the gift shop and pavilion to warm up by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider. Pick up a jar of local jam, honey or sorghum for the perfect stocking stuffer.

Designers from The Bride Link and Custom Love Gifts joined us with floral designer L.B. Floral to pull off a unique holiday-themed shoot. JoPhoto combined

Stop by this season to get inspired!

Bluebird Christmas Tree Farm 985 Brushy Valley Road Heiskell, TN 37754 865.457.5682 or 865.599.3522

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A DAY TRIP

The Perfect Getaway A Visit to The Swag Country Inn

Written By Caroline Duvall Photography By JoPhoto, Jumping Rocks Photography, John Warner and Rare Brick

This year marks the 34th season at The Swag Country Inn in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Nestled 5,000 feet above everywhere, it is the perfect travel destination to find relaxation, mountain views and Southern hospitality. If you need to escape for a day or for a weekend, The Swag provides every amenity to ensure you will be able to truly unplug and unwind.

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Founded in 1982 by owner Deener Matthews, The Swag was originally built as a family home for her and her husband Dan in 1971. Deener continues to manage operations at The Swag, now a private Bed and Breakfast, offering memorable getaways for local and regional visitors from late April through November.

From breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains, including views of four of North Carolina’s six highest mountain ranges, to luxurious accommodations and professional staff, The Swag Country Inn will make sure your stay is enjoyable. If you prefer hammocks or hiking trails, you will find the perfect way to enjoy doing nothing at all.

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CELEBRATE the

NATURAL

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Holiday Tsali Notch Vineyard has gifts for your Chrismas List! Stop by today and pick up our Muscadine Wine.

Planning a Holiday event or Christmas party? Tsali Notch facilities can accomodate groups of any size. Call to reserve any of our great venues.

With over 200 acres of farmland surrounded by beautiful mountains, your visit to Tsali Notch Vineyard is sure to be memorable!

Vineyard Grounds • The Tasting Room The Upper Barn (for large events) The Jackson Lounge • The Pavilion

423.506.9895 • 140 Harrison Rd. • Madisonville, TN 37354 • www.tsalinotch.com

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SANTA’S BEST-KEPT SECRET: SHOPPING LOCAL Santa Claus has long been at work in the North Pole preparing for this amazing holiday season, but demands have been so great, he has outsourced his work to the finest tradesmen and women in the world. Legend has it that local businesses are part of his lineup of skilled workers. When Santa needs unique specialty gifts, he relies on the local businesses for hard-tofind items like home accessories, antiques and specialty hand-made items. Before heading out into the holiday traffic jams, be sure to shop at your local businesses for the finest and most unique gifts. If Santa believes it’s The Back Porch Mercantile is decorated and stocked for Christmas! From handpainted furniture and hands-on workshops to multicolored chalk paint and everything you need to decorate your home, the interior designers at The Back Porch Mercantile are on site to help you succeed!

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SNOOTY ANTI-AGING BOUTIQUE Snooty Boutique specializes in unique and natural products that soothe and pamper. Pick up a few pairs of Baby Foot Peels already gift wrapped for you and your friends, an easy and effective way to get baby soft feet without leaving the comfort of your home!

1673 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Monday and Wednesday, 10am–7pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am–5pm and Saturday-Sunday, Closed 865.675.2888

VERONICA G BOUTIQUE Veronica G Boutique carries fashion-forward clothes and jewelry for the stylish ladies on your list. Their friendly and helpful staff can help put together a complete outfit for any event.

THE PARIS APARTMENT The Paris Apartment is a unique Boutique, Bistro and Tea Room inspired by the European Lifestyle.

Grab a snack before browsing their latest fashions and furniture, or call to rent their beautiful tea room for your next event!

4461 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 Monday - Saturday, 11am–3pm 865.766.5511

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11655 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 Monday - Friday, 10am–5pm and Saturday, 10am–5pm 865.675.0222

TWIG CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE Twig Children’s Boutique at The Colony Place Shopping Center is the best multi-brand contemporary outfitter store on Kingston Pike.

5036 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 Monday - Friday, 10am–6pm and Saturday, 10am–4pm 865.200.5731

CHOCOLATE FACTORY The Schakolad Chocolate Factory specializes in producing European-style truffles that are handmade fresh daily, on site. Stop by today and pick up a 48-piece truffle box!

THE COTTAGE DOOR The Cottage Door Interiors specializes in making your home the perfect place to relax. Visit their showroom today!

10944 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Monday, 11am–6pm and Tuesday - Saturday, 11am–9pm 865.675.2626

10924 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Tuesday - Saturday, 10am–5:30pm and Sunday - Monday, Closed 865.671.1343

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LINDA’S HALLMARK Linda’s Hallmark is locally owned! Stop by the Village Green Shopping Center for your unique gifts and holiday decorations.

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES The local Great American Cookie on Parkside Drive offers a unique combination with Marble Slab Ice Cream, giving shoppers an advantage to find something for every sweet tooth in the family.

10972 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 Sunday - Thursday, 11am–9pm and Friday - Saturday, 11am–10pm 865.288.4227

THE GREAT BACKYARD PLACE The Great Backyard Place has everything you need to prepare your home for the Holiday’s! A seasonally based business, each winter they replace pool floats and supplies for Christmas Trees, wreaths, and beautiful decorations.

8100 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 Monday - Saturday, 10am–6pm 865.694.4126

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11527 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Monday - Saturday, 10am–7pm and Sunday, 12pm–6pm 865.966.4438

SOUTHERN MARKET Southern Market has everything you need for your holiday shopping list!

5400 Homberg Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919 Monday - Saturday, 10am–pm and Sunday, 1pm–5pm 865.588.0274

RICK TERRY JEWELRY Rick Terry Jewelry, established in 1986, specializes in unique items and custom jewelry pieces that are sure to make your holidays shine. Stop by the gallery or contact them today to set up a design appointment.

11320 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN Monday - Friday, 10am–6pm 865.777.3793 ELLIOT’S BOOTS Elliott’s Boots has the perfect pair of shoes for anyone who is ready to step out on their next adventure!

3903 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN in the West Haven Shopping Center Monday - Saturday, 9:30am–7pm and Saturday, 12pm–5pm 865.523.7463

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IRONIC BOUTIQUE Ironic Boutique specializes in unique iron home decor, they have a wide selection of custom items available for local shoppers and visitors alike.

5054 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 Monday - Saturday, 10am–6pm 865.588.3131

THE PAINTED PERCH The Painted Perch recently moved to its own storefront!

11020 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN Tuesday - Wednesday, 10am –4pm; Thursday, 10am–6pm; Friday, 10am–5pm; Saturday 11am–3pm; Sunday - Monday, Closed 865.243.4982

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CAMPBELL STATION WINE AND SPIRITS Campbell Station Wine & Spirits has everything you need for your holiday parties!

707 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 Monday - Thursday, 9am–6pm and Friday - Saturday 9am–10pm 865.966.7122

WEST KNOXVILLE FLORIST West Knoxville Florist has custom arrangements and unique bouquets for all your holiday events! Stop by or call today to speak with a florist.

10299 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 Monday - Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm and Saturday, 9:30am–12:30pm 865.690.0033

ELDER’S ACE HARDWARE Elder’s Ace Hardware is family owned and locally operated. Stop by for some great gift ideas!

19670 Highway 11E, Lenoir City, TN at Dixie Lee Junction Monday - Friday, 7:30am–8pm; Saturday, 8am–8pm; Sunday, 10am–6pm 865.988.5285

ADORABLE CHILD The Adorable Child Boutique carries new, custom and consignment items for children and infants. Their wide selection of name brands at affordable prices offers great gift ideas!

11416 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Monday - Friday, 9am–6pm and Saturday, 10am–6pm 865.671.6698

TSALi NOTCH VINEYARDS Tsali Notch Vineyard: Muscadine Wine Locally owned and operated, Tsali Notch Vineyard offers several award winning wines fresh from the vineyard.

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Seasonal Culinary Inspirations Written By Deron Little Food Photography By Ben Gibson

Our good friend Winter is quickly approaching, bringing along with him his trusty pals: Bitterly Cold Temperatures, Cutting Winds, and Frigid Snowy Days. We know this group of friends all too well. For many of you, winter weather makes you want to remain indoors until spring comes. Fortunately, we live in a world with food. Food is our friend — always has been, always will be. So when you’ve been out in the frosty air all day long and the chilling winter temperatures cut to your core, there’s nothing better than a warm bowl of chili. Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili.

Seasons Award Winning Chili Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 2 med onions (chopped) 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 lbs beef sirloin (cubed 3/4in-1in) 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 can dark beer (12 ounces) 1 cup dark coffee 2 cans tomato paste (6 oz each) 1 1/2 cup beef broth 1/2 cup brown sugar

3 1/2 tbs chili sauce 1 tbs cumin powder 1 tbs cocoa powder 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp salt 4 cans kidney beans (15 oz each) 7 oz chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped

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Start by heating up the oil. Cook onions, garlic and meat until brown on medium high heat.

Add tomatoes, beer, coffee, tomato paste, chili sauce, brown sugar and beef broth.

Add spices, 2 cans of kidney beans and chipotle peppers.

Reduce heat to medium low (closer to low) and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. **Test the meat after 1 hour. If it is falling apart, reduce the heat and continue cooking.** 5. Add 2 remaining cans of kidney beans and simmer for another 30 minutes.

6. Add the fresh cilantro just before serving. Mix well.

7. Serve with sour cream and fresh baguette!

Enjoy this winter with family and friends, creating memories around a dinner table.

Chef Deron Little CEC Seasons Innovative Bar and Grille

“I love the scents of winter! For me, it’s all about the feeling you get when you smell pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, gingerbread and spruce.”

--Taylor Swift

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Written By Halea Lingerfelt

Shop. Dine. Repeat.

Located just 35 minutes south of West Knoxville along Interstate 75, the perfect destination for the curious traveler’s day trip patiently awaits. Unique and unforgettable shopping, attractions, dining, recreation and vineyard proudly distinguish Sweetwater, Tennessee, from the typical “Southern Small Town”. The town has been awarded national recognition for its diverse attractions and events for the visitor and resident alike.

Travelers are welcomed with a friendly greeting to a hassle-free environment where it is easy to kick back, shop, dine, explore and relax while enjoying this treasure nestled at the foothills of the Cherokee National Forest in beautiful East Tennessee.

The Lost Sea and Tsali Notch Vineyard, Tennessee’s largest muscadine vineyard, are both located just a short drive from the heart of the town.

It’s not hard to see, a day trip to Sweetwater, Tennessee, will leave visitors with memories of a unique and quaint town that calls them back for a quick getaway time and time again.

35 miles south of West Knoxville Take the TN-322/Oakland Rd exit, Exit 62, toward Sweetwater.

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Down Home Cooking Written by Pat Chester

with fellowship and good food. There are times Christmas is coming, and the weeks leading up to it are always filled adventurous and look for ways to create a new when traditions dictate what food is to be served, but sometimes I get this Holiday season bring your family together family tradition. Here are a few easy and fun recipes for you to try. May over warm memories and great recipes!

Corn Salad Virginia Creasman

2 cans whole kernel corn, drained 1 c green pepper, chopped ½ c red onion, chopped 2 c Cheddar cheese, shredded ¾ c mayonnaise 1 bag chili-cheese corn chips, crushed

Mix first five ingredients together. Important: Just before serving, add the crushed corn chips (I use Frito’s).

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Blue Cheese and Beef Tart

Debby Herbert

½ pound lean ground bee f (90% lean) 1 ¾ c sliced fresh mushr ooms ½ med red onion, thinly sliced ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper

½ c reduced-fat sour cre am 2 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp garlic powder ¾ c crumbled blue cheese 1 tube (13.8 oz) refrigera ted pizza crust

In a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in salt and pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll crust into a 15-in. X 12-in. rectangle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, Italian seasoning and garlic powder; spread over crust to within 2 in. of edges. Spoon beef mixture over top. Fold up edges of crust over filling, leaving center uncovered. Bake at 425 for 15-18 minutes or until crust is golden. Sprinkle with blue cheese; let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Really-Realplpyle Good Pinea n Carrot Cake Upside Dow Bonnie Elliott

¼ c butter es pineapple slic 1 (20 oz) can n ow br cked 2/3 c firmly pa sugar erries Maraschino ch r ga su 1 c white oil ½ c vegetable gs eg lg 2 tract 1 tsp vanilla ex divided t, nu co co c ¾ to 1

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Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter in a lightly greased 10” cast iron skillet or a 9” round cake pan (sides at least 2” high) over low heat or in the oven. Remove from oven and sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange at least 7 pineapple slices over brown sugar.

Sprinkle with some pecans and a little coconut. Put cherries in pineapple centers. Beat white sugar and oil with eggs at medium speed until blended. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in vanilla, carrots, pecans and coconut (optional). Spoon over pineapples. Bake 45 – 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes and then invert onto a serving dish. Spoon on any topping left in pan over cake.

Easy Gnocchi Dumplings

Dot LaBrum

1 pkg. frozen spinach (10 oz) defrosted & drained 1 c Italian seasoned bread cru mbs 1 ½ c ricotta cheese (12 oz) ¼ c Parmesan cheese, grated ½ - ¾ tsp garlic, chopped 3 or 4 scallions, tops included 2 eggs, beaten

In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine drained spinach, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, copped scallions, Parmesan cheese, eggs and garlic until blended. Shape dough into 1-1 ½ inch balls. Roll lightly in flour. Cover with wax paper and chill. In a wok or large sauce pan, heat 2-3 inches of water to boiling point.

Reduce to a simmer. Drop chilled gnocchi into simmering water a few at a time. In 3-4 minutes, when dumplings rise to the surface, remove to a serving dish with a slotted spoon. Serve immediately with tomato sauce. Makes 6-8 servings.

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Studio 135 Vintage

Unique Jewelry & Accessories

Conveniently located next to Farragut High School, Studio 135 is proud to present their newest addition to the Farragut Community: Studio 135’s very own Vintage Boutique!

Stop by to shop their new unique jewelry, leather purses, wallets and vintage items.

Studio 135’s Vintage Boutique also carries LuckyGirl Eleven, Johnny Loves June and Uno De 50.

135 West End Ave. Knoxville 37934 865-671-2342 studio135knox.com

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A DAY TRIP TO:

National Gingerbread House Competition at Grove Park Inn A HOLIDAY TRADITION, TURNED COMPETITION Written By Clay Allen

Every year, people from all over the nation bring their gingerbread houses to Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North

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Carolina. Just like the contestants, attendees also gather from across the country just to see the culinary

creations. This year’s competition took place November 16th. After the competition and awards ceremony,

Grove Park’s design team spends a day placing the more than 325 entries throughout the hotel. The exhibit is open to the public from November 18 to January 3, 2016.

If you are just interested in a day trip, non-resort guests are only able to see the exhibit on Sundays through Thursdays from 9am to 9pm.

This year marks the 32nd annual competition. If you are interested in attending the event, you can find more information at www.groveparkinn.com or call 1-800-438-5800 to reserve  a room.

About Gingerbread Houses Many gingerbread houses are themed like the above fairy-tale-themed house. Houses of all shapes and sizes are designed, and the event is always a lot of fun.

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Knitting Together A Community This is the time of year when fancy footwear comes to the forefront as we work hard getting ready to hang stockings filled with all kinds of goodies.

Every day in Niota, Tennessee, employees at Crescent Sock Company are also hard at work making their own high-quality footwear – socks!

CRESCENT SOCK COMPANY For Four Generations

James L. “Jack” Burn Jr., the current Crescent President at the time and son of James L. Burn, went to the war production board fighting for the right to keep the mill open. He argued if the mill shut down, the

Since 1902, Crescent Sock Company has been knitting together more than the World’s Softest® Sock. They have been knitting together a community of people, workers and families who depend on the jobs provided by the mill for over 110 years, and they are currently the oldest continuous running hosiery mill in the country.

James Sr “James” Burn

James Jr “Jack” Burn

William “Bill” Burn

The turn of the 19th century brought the Industrial Age to light. It was during this time in 1902 that a group of gentlemen sitting around the local railroad depot decided they wanted to do something to provide jobs for the people in their community. At the time, hosiery mills were increasingly popular, so they decided to open a mill and call it “Crescent”.

The name was created based on a regular train route that passed through the town called the “Crescent Route”, spanning from Cincinnati to New Orleans.

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One of these gentlemen, James L. Burn, was a southern railway agent and one of the first Presidents of the company. It was through his initial leadership that the mill survived the test of time. His desire to create a family-centered company has been passed down for four generations, and Crescent is still a family-owned and operated business.

Over the years, Crescent has faced many threats to the business. During World War II, the company feared a shutdown because of the cotton rations being enforced by the government.

community could not survive. Jack’s efforts were successful, and Crescent continued operating during this critical time.

Later in February 1966, another incident threatened the company. At this time, third generation owner, William H. “Bill” Burn, had taken over as President of the company. A fire broke out in the mill, consuming most of the plant. The fire was devastating, but the employees of Crescent rallied together to clean and salvage as much as they could from the mill.

Bill Burn was friends with a man in Athens

who also owned a hosiery mill. He generously allowed them to use his mill during the second shift, which allowed Crescent to keep the company in business. It was then rebuilt by the fall of 1966.

In 1986, Bill Burn gathered all of the current employees who worked at the mill during the 1966 fire and celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the fire as a way to honor those special employees. That tradition is carried on today by his daughters, Sandra Boyd and Cathy Allen, who currently own and run the mill. It is now called “The 20 Year Club�, and all employees (current and past) who have worked for the company for at least 20 years are invited to have lunch together. In fact, this past year, 40 current employees and 45 retirees attended. They gathered together to celebrate the success of the company since that devastating day. This is a true testament to the values and family atmosphere of the mill. Long time employee, Jack Ewing, will celebrate 50 years at the company next year. He was plant manager for many years and currently works as a consultant part-time, sharing his expertise in the business with Sandra and Cathy.

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Cathy B. Allen, Sandra B. Boyd & Pat B. Cotton

In September 2002, Crescent Sock Company celebrated their 100th Anniversary. It was a great celebration where 100 blue and white helium balloons were released to signify the 100 years of service. There were exciting games and a picnic lunch for the employees and their families. A luncheon at their local club was also held where Burn family and friends, suppliers and dignitaries, including Congressman John Duncan, were invited to come celebrate with Crescent.

They were both wonderful events that celebrated 100 years of serving the community, providing jobs, and creating the highest quality socks available.

In 2015, as the company continues to survive, Sandra and Cathy hold the same desire to pass down the intrinsic values of the company established by their great grandfather in 1902.

Crescent’s commitment is to provide jobs in the community in a family atmosphere. They believe in supporting and honoring the hard

work of all of their employees. They feel strongly about the values of the company, and they desire for every employee to be treated with dignity and respect. Sandra states, “Crescent wouldn’t be Crescent without our employees. We are all on a first name basis here.

We truly care about every person who works with our company.”

They try to reward employees for their hard work in many ways. One way they do this is by having a “Fun Day” every year – on the clock. On this day, employees eat pizza and play games such as horseshoe, volleyball and bingo. They also have a cakewalk and a pie-tasting contest to celebrate all of the hard work they put in every day.

The community as a whole is also important to Crescent Sock Company. They support local community organizations, such as the United Way, The Arts Center, the E.G. Fisher Public Library and The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum among others.

In addition, they hold fundraisers for The March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society. They also donate socks to those in need. On September 11th, 2001, Crescent Sock Company sent socks to policemen and firefighters in New York City. They also donate socks to churches and non-profits in the community. They enjoy giving back to their local community.

For years, Crescent Sock Company has been known as one of the country’s best knitting

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mills. They stress quality in the production of all of their socks. They have developed and produced socks for many well-known companies such as Columbia Sportswear®, Life is good® and SmartWool®. Several years ago, they decided rather than just manufacturing for private label brands, they would create their own brand of sock. It is here that the World’s Softest® Sock was born. You can purchase these socks online at: www.worldssoftest.com.

Locally, you can find some of these styles at Greeks Bearing Gifts in Athens, but they are also sold in stores throughout the country.

They are constantly flooded with orders and are known for their superior quality.

For over 110 years, Crescent Sock Company continues to give back to the community during this special holiday season and all year long. It is truly a gift for the Burn family to be able to carry on the legacy of serving their community and the people living in it for four generations. This Christmas, as you “hang your stockings by the fire with care,” fill them with the World’s Softest® Sock, and know that you are getting more than a high-quality sock, you are supporting a company deeply invested in their community and the people in it, now and for generations to come.

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Performs the 44th Nutcracker Ballet December 5 & 6 December 11 & 12

Written By Caroline Duvall Photography By Richard Calmes

While most people are preparing to decorate and greet Trick-or-Treaters or planning their Halloween costumes, the classical dancers at the Appalachian Ballet Company in Maryville, Tennessee, are focused on the holiday season. Rehearsals for The Nutcracker have already begun, and this year marks the company’s 44th performance of the traditional holiday play.

There are currently 115 dancers in the production, with 36 musicians scheduled to play during the performance. The Appalachian Ballet Company (ABC) employs the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to perform the live soundtrack to The Nutcracker, as well as a live choir to give the audience a complete visual and auditory experience. “We are proud to bring that to the community,” says Amy Morton Vaughn, current artistic director of ABC. “The live music enhances everything. We try and provide an orchestra as often as possible when we have performances.”

Vaughn is also the sole proprietor of ABC’s dance school, the Van Metre School of

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Dance. Vaughn collaborates ABC and the school with the Clayton Center for the Arts at the Maryville College Campus, their resident dance company. She works closely with Jan Valenti, the production director, and with Katherine Dorner, the current business manager. The entire ABC staff and dancers prepare over the entire season to perform The Nutcracker ballet. This holiday season, the audience will get to see all that work pay off.

Vaughn began dancing with ABC when she was twelve years old, where she had the advantage of dancing under Cheryl Van Metre, the company’s founder and director.

Vaughn moved away from Knoxville for a few years, returning and taking a teaching job under Van Metre when she was twenty.

Van Metre soon began to assign her company responsibilities and allowed her to manage rehearsals.

When Van Metre decided to retire in 1997, it was a smooth transition for Vaughn to take over the program. “She really showed me the ropes,” said Vaughn, who is now doing

the same thing with her daughter, Kylie Morton Berry. Kylie, who got married last Fall, also dances with the Appalachian Ballet Company. Vaughn is confident that she will have “a smooth transition into leadership over several years.”

Kylie will dance the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy this year, partnered with Australian dancer Aaron Smythe, who appeared on “America’s Got Talent” this summer. Smythe has also danced with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and received a bronze medal for his senior piece at the 2014 International Ballet Competition.

“They have a great rapport with each other,” Vaughn says. “They challenge each other to

do better, to balance longer and turn faster.

The audience can sense that kind of energy.”

In addition to Aaron Smythe, the 44th production of ABC’s The Nutcracker will include high school senior dancer Joey von Clef, who will perform the parts of the Toy Soldier and the Chinese solo. Jeff Wolfe will dance as the Snow King, and William Cannon will perform a key fight scene. In the past, Vaughn has struggled to cast talented, professional male dancers who can perform classical ballet.

“We usually have one male to perform as the Prince, but it loses the excitement of the lifts.” Vaughn says, “The power of male and female couples adds to the entire performance.”

For all of the power that this year’s Nutcracker performance will bring, with fight scenes and more lifts, it has a softer side, too. Vaughn admits her favorite scene of the entire production is having the choir sing while the snowflake dancers take the stage.

One of the most iconic moments in the entire Nutcracker ballet will be accompanied by the beautiful voices of a live choir, setting the perfect scene for the entire audience.

In addition to the main performances, the ABC offers school matinees for East Tennessee and Kentucky Students to attend on December 3rd and 4th with complete curriculum guides. Vaughn works with the middle and high school teachers to use

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the ballet as a teaching point for students, pairing the ballet with classroom discussion on story structure.

“It’s a nice way to collaborate with kids who may have never seen a ballet before,” Vaughn says. “They get to come and be a part of the experience and interact with what’s going on in the story.” Through The Nutcracker performance, students will be able to identify the protagonist and antagonist in stories, as well as learn about historical and cultural references.

Amy Vaughn will continue to direct the ABC and Van Metre School of Dance, and while Nutcracker rehearsals are a busy time

leading up to the holiday seasons, she and her daughter, Kylie, enjoy every minute of it.

For more information on ABC, the Van Metre School of Dance or The Nutcracker performance this year, visit www.appalachianballet.com The ABC dancers will perform the 44th Nutcracker Ballet this year at the Knoxville Civic Center on December 5th at 7:30pm and 6th at 2pm, and the following

weekend at the Clayton Center for the Arts on December 11th at 7:30pm and 12th at 2pm.

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Why Premier Eyecare?

Written By Dr. Brent Fry

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ou have many options when it comes to eyecare services and products in Knoxville. With so many choices, how do you decide where to go? Customer service and the quality of the products sold are a good place to start when evaluating your options. At Premier Eyecare, you will find friendly, well-trained staff who are dedicated to providing an excellent experience in their office. They have three licensed dispensing opticians who will make sure that your eyewear is fit properly and performs optically to the strictest standards.

When you are shopping for eyeglasses, you should rely on skilled licensed opticians to keep you informed of the latest technologies available and make sure that you look and see great with your new glasses. Even if you are purchasing non-prescription sunglasses, it is important to have them custom fit for your face. Minor adjustments to any frame will make a big difference in the comfort and performance of your eyeglasses and

sunglasses. At Premier Eyecare, they provide free adjustments for the life of your eyeglasses and sunglasses.

If contact lenses are of interest to you, then look no further than Premier Eyecare. Dr. Brent Fry, Premier Eyecare’s optometric physician, has many years of experience in fitting contact lenses ranging from simple disposable fits to custom contact lenses for difficult prescriptions. Dr. Fry is a speaker and consultant for Synergeyes hybrid contact lenses and a speaker for Bausch & Lomb contact lenses. If you have ever been told that you can’t wear contact lenses or have given up on them due to any reason, you may want to discuss your options with Dr. Fry. He has been able to fit many patients with contact lenses who otherwise would have given up.

Premier Eyecare is a provider for most vision and medical insurance plans and will provide help in understanding your

individual benefits. Premier Eyecare features many new technologies in their office that aid in providing you with the best possible eyecare experience. The Optos retinal camera provides 200 degrees of field compared to the 90-100 degrees of field seen using other methods. This panoramic view of the retina provides Dr. Fry with valuable information about the health of your eyes. The OCT provides a scan of the retina, enabling the doctor to examine each layer of the retina in detail. In the optical, the opticians use the Optikam digital imaging device to help customize each pair of your eyeglasses. You can even see yourself in up to four frames at once to help you decide which frame is right for you.

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The 2015 Muscadine Balloon Fiesta was a huge success this year, we had an amazing turn out at Tsali Notch Vineyard! Thank you to all of our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, media and staff for making it our best year yet. The first day of the Fiesta brought a few clouds, so we postponed the glow for Saturday. By 1:00, the Tsali Notch Vineyard parking lot was filling up fast, and our balloon pilots were on site and waiting for the clouds to pass.

colorful glow across the vineyard. One pilot could not begin without his trusty sidekick, and the audience cheered as his black dog, Stella, ran and jumped up into the balloon basket.

Because of the clouds, the balloons could not lift off from the Vineyard. It was a wonderful Fiesta, thanks to all of our dedicated sponsors! We look forward to seeing you there next year!

Families enjoyed the yearly U-Pick harvest and samples of Tsali Notch Muscadine juice and wine. Vendors served BBQ sandwiches, funnel cakes and dozens of fried Oreos to the crowd; there were plenty of activities to keep everyone busy. The Fiesta offered balloon animals, face painting, train and pony rides, a playground of bounce houses and obstacle courses and a covered barn with tables of artists and craftsmen selling their wares. From the center of the Fiesta, guests had a panoramic view of the Muscadine Vines, over 200 acres of scenic farmland and surrounding mountains.

When the clouds cleared, weather reports gave the go-ahead for several balloons to inflate. As dusk settled over the Vineyard, the balloons began to rise, creating a The Balloon Pilots present Lisa with a surprise birthday cake!

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Everything You Need To Know About Your Holiday Evergreen Written By Clay Allen

The earliest accounts of chopping down evergreens and putting them in homes date back to the late Middle Ages. At the time, the tradition was mostly centered in Scandinavia and Germany, and it was a way of showing hope for the coming spring season. Other traditions involving plants and the winter solstice have also been documented, almost all of them symbolizing eternal life, life conquering death or some other variation of that theme.

Legend has it that Martin Luther, famous theologian of the Reformation, was the first to start decorating his evergreen for Christmas. As the story goes, Luther lit candles and placed them all over the tree to symbolize the starry night under which Jesus was born.

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t wasn’t until the mid-1800s that the Christmas tree had reached America, and not until 1920 that the tradition was universal. It also wasn’t until then that people started farms with Christmas trees as the sole crop. At the time, nobody was buying the evergreens for gardens, so the farmers cut them for Christmas trees. The industry took off pretty quickly. Many Americans saw the benefits of the cultured Christmas tree.

The trees were more consistent in shape and generally more accessible, but people still got the chance to cut down their own tree.

One of the most enjoyable and most important Christmas traditions is the Christmas tree. Even though it has little to

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do with the holiday itself, it does act as more than a decoration. It is an opportunity for a family to be in a room together, accomplishing a common purpose, and sharing memories. From picking out the perfect tree to bringing it home and decorating it, the family Christmas tree is one tradition that is truly worth keeping.

Buttermilk Farms in Lenoir City has been family owned and operated for almost 30 years. Jeff Lockett recognizes several families who return each year to choose and cut their tree, keeping the tradition alive through the generations.

Buttermilk Farms will open for the season November 28th, the Friday after

Thanksgiving, and will remain open every Saturday until Christmas. Choose between a hand-pruned White Pine or a beautiful Norway Spruce. Families can tag a tree to pick up later, choose and cut their own or pick out the perfect tree to be cut down.

Buttermilk Farms does not use any pesticides on their trees. They also offer tree stands and handmade wreaths. Stop by this season to begin your Christmas Tradition!

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Open Saturdays from 9am–5pm from Thanksgiving until Christmas 700 Buttermilk Road Lenior City, Tennessee 37771 865-214-7671

To keep your Christmas tree fresh and full of needles as well as keep your holidays safe, Farragut Life has all the tricks you need to know.

1. Displaying trees in water in a traditional reservoir-type stand is the most effective way of maintaining their freshness and minimizing needle loss problems.

2. Make a fresh cut to remove about a 1/2-inch thick disk of wood from the base of the trunk before putting the tree in the stand. Make the cut perpendicular to the stem axis. Don't cut the trunk at an angle or into a v-shape, which makes it far more difficult to hold the tree in the stand and also reduces the amount of water available to the tree.

3. Once home, place the tree in water as soon as possible. Most species can go 6 to 8 hours after cutting the trunk and still take up water. Don't bruise the cut surface or get it dirty.

4. If needed, trees can be temporarily stored for several days in a cool location. Place the freshly cut trunk in a bucket that is kept full of water.

5. To display the trees indoors, use a stand with an adequate water holding capacity for the tree. As a general rule, stands should provide 1 quart of water per inch of stem diameter. Devices are available that help maintain a constant water level in the stand.

6. Use a stand that fits your tree.

Avoid whittling the sides of the trunk down to fit a stand. The outer layers of wood are the most efficient in taking up water and should not be removed.

7. Keep displayed trees away from sources of heat (fireplaces, heaters, heat vents, direct sunlight). Lowering the room temperature will slow the drying process, resulting in less water consumption each day.

8. The temperature of the water used to fill the stand is not important and does not affect water uptake.

9. Check the stand daily to make sure that the level of water does not go below the base of the tree. With

many stands, there can still be water in the stand even though the base of the tree is no longer submerged in water.

10. Drilling a hole in the base of the trunk does not improve water uptake.

11. Use of lights that produce low heat, such as miniature lights, will reduce drying.

12. Always inspect light sets prior to placing them on the tree. If worn, replace with a new set.

13. Do not overload electrical circuits.

14. Always turn off the tree lights when leaving the house or when going to bed.

15. Monitor the tree for freshness. After Christmas or if the tree is dry, remove it from the house.

16. Go to www.realchristmastrees.org and type in your ZIP code to find a recycling program near you.

17. Never burn any part of a Christmas HEATED FLOORS tree in a wood stove or fireplace.

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Breaking Ground At Wears Valley Ranch Written By Caroline Duvall

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here are 120 acres of farmland in Sevierville, Tennessee, at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Wears Valley Ranch has called this land home since 1992 and has provided a place for children to do the same. Wears Valley Ranch offers a safe place for children to stay who have endured a traumatic or familyrelated crisis. They provide counseling, opportunities for education and healing through a relationship with God.

drugs, abuse, neglect or death. Founder Jim Wood opened Wears Valley Ranch to provide a home for children in these tragic situations. Wood also founded Saint Andrew’s School, which provides children with a complete K-12 education. The school includes one-on-one instruction from caring adults, a carefully chosen curriculum suited to the child’s learning style and the opportunity for children to advance at their own pace.

Children are often casualties of circumstances outside of their control.

Many families are destroyed by divorce,

On October 16th, the Ranch broke ground for construction of their new Chapel.

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the community, Wears Valley Ranch has outgrown their meeting hall, which seats 100, and has made plans to build a Chapel to seat over 200 people. The Chapel will allow new opportunities for Biblical teaching, yearly events, and further the mission to help children in crisis. The Chapel is on schedule to open in the Fall of 2016.

Brian McDonnell is the Chief Operating Officer at Wears Valley Ranch and says the new Chapel is an answer to a lot of prayers. “We want to see children from difficult situations come to know Jesus,” McDonnell says. “We want their lives to be transformed to include stable, loving

families and give them the opportunity to succeed.” With the help and prayers of generous individuals, Wears Valley Ranch has been able to do exactly that.

In addition to providing a home, continuing education and biblical teaching, Wears Valley Ranch offers children the opportunity to learn about responsibility through the care of agriculture, livestock and aquaponics. “It’s exciting to see kids learn how to work with their hands, bringing produce from farm to table,” McDonnell said. “God’s creative genius is on display here in the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains. It is also on display in these children, as they receive new life in Him.” McDonnell believes that each child that comes to the Ranch is sent for a reason.

“We are honored and humbled to have that responsibility,” he says. “We desire to be good stewards of God’s blessing and feel we can best serve our children and visitors at the Ranch and teach them more about our Lord.” Wears Valley Ranch relies on the prayers and support of the community to provide children with a safe place to stay.

The Ranch does not accept any government support and has remained debt free for 23 years thanks to the generous donations of the community.

To refer a child or find out how you can help, visit www.wvr.org or call 865-429-KIDS today.

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Facts and Care of the

Poinsettia

Written by Pam Patterson of Blair’s Bo-Kay Florist & Gifts

The Poinsettia is native to Mexico and was introduced to the U.S. around 1825 by Joel Poinsett. There are over 100 varieties, and in nature, this flowering shrub can grow up to ten feet tall. The beautiful showy colored parts of the poinsettias are actually called bracts, which are modified leaves. The Poinsettia is not poisonous. December12th is National Poinsettia Day. How to Care for Your Poinsettias Light – Place near a sunny window.

Poinsettias are a tropical plant and like 6 – 8 hours of direct lighting.

Heat – To keep the plant in bloom as long as possible they prefer a temp of 60 – 72 degrees. Try to keep the plant away from touching a cold window and away from hot or cold drafts.

Water – Water your plant whenever the soil feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out of the bottom but don’t let the plant sit in water. Check moisture level at least once a day.

How To Save Your Poinsettia Jan – March – Keep watering whenever the surface is dry.

April – Starting on the 1st of April gradually decrease water, allowing it to get dry between watering and move it to a cool place where the temp is around 60 degrees.

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May – In mid-May cut the stems back to about 4” and repot in a larger pot with new potting soil. Water it well and place plant in the brightest area where the temp will be 65 -76 degrees.

June – Move plant outside in a partially shaded area. Continue to water and fertilize.

July – Aug – In early July pinch back each stem by about 1 inch. By mid-Aug the stems should have branched out with new leaves.

When this happens pinch it back leaving 3 or 4 leaves per stem.

Bring plant back inside and place in bright lighted area.

Sept – Continue to water and fertilize and make sure temp stays above 65 degrees.

Oct – Put your plant in complete darkness from 5 pm to 8 am daily in order to get your plant to bloom. Place plant in a sunny area during the daytime and

continue to water and fertilize.

Nov – Around the end of Nov you can stop the darkness treatment and allow the plant to remain in a lighted area. You should see flower buds around this time. Very exciting!

Dec – Stop fertilizing and display your fabulous poinsettia enjoying its beautiful color throughout the holiday season.

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The Farragut: Town, Admiral and Pride of the U.S. Navy Written By Caroline Duvall

On November 7th, 2015, the USS Farragut Destroyer (DDG-99) returned from her 8-month deployment. Friends and families stood on the dock at the Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville, Florida, to welcome the crew home. They arrived just in time to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th with their families.

At 509 feet long and weighing in at just over 9,000 tons, the USS Farragut was commissioned in June of 2006 and can accommodate almost 300 officers and sailors.

The USS Farragut Destroyer is an Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, detailing the type of Destroyer and the kind of missiles it is built to carry. The ship’s official motto is “Prepared for Battle”.

The USS Farragut is the 5th ship to be named after Admiral David Farragut, who was the first Naval Officer to become a Rear Admiral. Born near the Holston River in July of 1801, just a few miles from Campbell Station, Admiral Farragut is admired for his bravery in the face of battle and his commitment to the United States Navy.

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The 509 foot long, 9,200 ton USS Farragut Destroyer out at sea.

His service to his country also inspired the name of our city!

The Chapel at the Naval Academy in Annapolis has memorialized Admiral Farragut in a beautiful stained-glass window. The window shows a portrait of him in uniform lashed to the rigging on his ship, surrounded in smoke, holding binoculars in his left hand. Along the bottom frame of the window are the words Aug 5 MOBILE BAY 1846.

Admiral Farragut became a midshipman in the Navy at just nine years old. He spent several years on the sea fighting pirates and raiders in the Caribbean. He rapidly rose in Naval ranks, serving on the USS Essex and later assuming command of the USS Ferret. During the Mexican-American War, he commanded the USS Saratoga. It was not until he took command of the USS Hartford, however, that Admiral Farragut would be remembered throughout history for his bravery.

The Battle of Mobile Bay is remembered as a pivotal point in the Civil War. The Confederacy used the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River to move troops and supplies inland.

The Union sought to take control of the port to block the supplies, sending several ships upriver to secure a victory. Mobile Bay was

heavily mined with ‘torpedos’ that destroyed several of the Union’s Naval ships. Admiral Farragut lashed himself to the rigging of his ship so he could see above the gunsmoke and ordered his crew to sail the USS Hartford forward, despite the risk.

“Damn the torpedos!” is his famous line in the heat of battle, and the Union fleet took control of the port just hours later. His success at Mobile Bay became the defining moment in his Naval career. In December of 1864, Admiral Farragut became the first U.S. Officer in history to be given the title Admiral of the American Navy. He was the leader and commander of all Naval forces until his death in 1870.

Stained-Glass Window of Admiral Farragut at the Naval Chapel in Annapolis.

Admiral Farragut’s tactical skill and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds attributed to his success. He is memorialized in the Naval Chapel, and his legacy lives on the active ships in the U.S. Naval fleet. His birthplace will be forever remembered in our town of Farragut in East Tennessee.

I would like to dedicate this article to the brave men and women serving our country.

To my father, Lieutenant Commander Jeff Hoadley, and my brother, Midshipmen First Class William Hoadley. Thank you for protecting our freedom.

A Tug Boat brings the USS Farragut into the Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville, FL

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Daphney’s Thanksgiving Daphney stood in line with the other black children as the white people stood and looked at them. She had been sold before, when she was about eight, way down in Charleston in South Carolina. That day was burned into her memory, the day she was taken away from her Mama and her brothers, Samuel and William. Daphney had cried and cried, and before the white man bought her and put her in his wagon, Mama kept talking to her, telling her to be a good girl, and to say her prayers and to remember who she was. She kept saying, “Don’t cry, now, don’t you cry now,” like she would see her the next day. But Daphney had not seen her family for two years as she was taken up through Georgia and now to Athens, Tennessee.

When she was little, in Charleston, she and her family had been owned by the Edwards, and Daphney was taught how to be a little nursemaid to the Edwards’ babies. She liked it, getting to hold and change the babies and getting to play with them. It made her feel big, like Mama. Daphney was real smart, so smart that one of the older Edwards girls had taught her how to read and to do arithmetic. But Mama told her to keep quiet about it; a slave wasn’t supposed to know how to do such things. Daphney had only disappointed Mr. Edwards once, when she dropped some eggs she’d been told to gather. He’d hit her across the face with a stick, and she still carried the scar from his anger.

This morning, she had read a paper that the slave seller was writing and saw that the year was 1860 and that the place of sale was Athens,Tennessee.

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She did not know exactly where that was, but she knew she was up above Charleston a long ways. Without Mama, she’d had to get on and learn to be a big girl, and so now she only cried late at night when she dreamed of Mama’s face.

The slave seller had gotten her up early this morning and given her a clean dress, and he told her to clean her face and hands and to fix her hair. She did like she was told and was brought into town in a wagon with some other slaves. They were made to stand in the dirt in front of the old brick courthouse, and one by one they were brought up to stand on a box to be bid on. Like before, Daphney had to do her tricks: show her teeth, jump up and down, smile and let the white people look her over, just like the slave seller told her to do. Good people will buy you if you look happy, he’d said. He walked around her as the white people

“Hidden History” gawked at her, telling them what a good girl she was, how she was no trouble a’tall and that she was ten years old and already a trained nursemaid.

A man named Peck bought her, put her in his wagon with his wife and took her way out in McMinn County to his farm.

It was a big farm, and there was a big mountain she could see from the Peck house. Mrs. Peck told her it was called Starr Mountain and that Indians used to live in the valley.

For the next five years, she cooked and cleaned, worked in the garden and fields and sometimes was even a nurse when someone got sick. She would sometimes be sent to nearby houses with medicine, which she carried in a small basket. A war came, and both gray and blue soldiers roamed up and down the valley between the farm and the mountain.

Soldiers paid them little mind, except when they were hungry, and Daphney would cook them a little food, too, if there was any. Most of the time, Daphney took care of the Peck children. Sometimes, when the little ones would crawl up into Mrs. Peck’s lap, Daphney thought of her own mother. She tried hard to remember her family, never wanting to forget their faces or the sounds of their voices. But with the years going by, it was harder and harder to do. Mrs. Peck was a kind woman, and sometimes Daphney would tell her about Mama and how much she missed her.

She was about fifteen when Mr. Peck came to her one day and told her she was free. The war was almost over, and

slaves were all going to be freed, he said. Besides, times had gotten so hard that he couldn’t afford to feed his own family, much less her. He told her she could stay with them if she wished, and since she had nowhere else to go, she did. But there was something about Mr. Peck that seemed to change, and one day in November, he called her to the house, where a strange man was sitting in a wagon. Mr. Peck told her she had been a good girl, but she must go with the man in the wagon, whose name was Chestnut. She took her few belongings, placed them in her basket and climbed in.

Mr. Chestnut seemed kind, and he talked to her as they rode along in the cool November afternoon. He asked her about her name and how old she was, and then he asked her about her family. He just smiled and listened as she talked about Mama and William

and Samuel. She talked and talked, sometimes unconsciously touching the scar on her forehead, and before she knew it, the wagon was coming up on Mr. Chestnut’s farm on the Connector Road. Daphney guessed it was not ten miles from the Peck farm.

Mr. Chestnut smiled and pointed to a little house out in the field and told her to take her things there. He told her that a negro family was already living there, but they would not mind her staying, too. In fact, he said, she might know them.

Daphney walked toward the house with her bag. She saw two boys outside, and then she saw a woman holding a pot step into the doorway.

She stepped closer and saw the pot drop from the woman’s hands.

“Daphney?” said Mama. “Oh, my sweet, baby….is it you, Daphney?”

But Daphney could not speak. The basket had fallen from her trembling hands, and for a moment, she thought she was dreaming. Tears rolled down her cheeks as Mama and William and Samuel ran to her, embracing her.

(Many thanks are due to the family of the late Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock and her personal memories of her grandmother, Daphney Chestnut Melton Howard.)

Joe D. Guy is a nationally published author, newspaper columnist and historian residing in McMinn County, TN. He may be reached via email at guyjd@hotmail.com or at PO Box 489, Englewood, TN 37329.

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As we approach the holiday season, East Tennessee will transform from the beautiful colors of fall into a Winter Wonderland. There are hundreds of ways to celebrate the Holiday with friends and family. Here are a few FREE ways to enjoy the season close to home.

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November 27th Regal Celebration Of Lights Location: Market Square Time: 6pm–10pm Activities include lighting the 38-foot Christmas Tree, train rides, pictures with Santa, face painting, marshmallow roasting and live music! This year, The Home Depot is opening the Little Elves Workshop where families can participate in the American Red Cross’ own Holiday Mail for Heroes! Market Square will also offer Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice, an outdoor skating rink presented by Home Federal Bank.

Admission price includes entry fee, skate rental and unlimited time on the ice!

Tickets: 1 Day Ticket Adult: $10, 1 Day Ticket Children 12 and Under: $7, Season Pass Adult: $45, Season Pass Children 12 and Under: $30 For the complete ice rink schedule call 865.215.4423 or visit their page at facebook. com/knoxvillesholidaysonice

November 30th - December 6th Gatlinburg Arts And Crafts Community Location: 3 Miles from Downtown Hosted by the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Arts and Crafts Community features a collection of homemade quilts, hand-dipped candles and scenic paintings, to handmade jewelry, pottery and woven baskets from local independent artisans.

Call 800.568.4748 or email info@gatlinburg.com

November 30th Lighting Of Founders Park Location: Campbell Station Time: 6pm The Farragut Business Alliance is sponsoring the official Lighting of Founders Park to begin the holiday season, with festive musical entertainment and thousands of beautiful twinkling lights!

December 12th - 14th Nativity Pageant Location: Knoxville Civic Coliseum Time: 3pm and 7pm See Bethlehem come to life at the Nativity Pageant of Knoxville! With a cast and choir of more than 200 individuals, a professional orchestra and dozens of live animals, it is sure to put your entire family in the Christmas Spirit.

Parking is $5 per car

November 30th - December 31st Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit Location: Farragut Museum Time: Monday - Friday, 10am–4:30pm Through December, the museum will display the Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit, featuring the historic Lionel train, antique toys and games.

December 3rd Celebrate the Season Location: Farragut Town Hall Time: 4:30pm–7pm Stop by Town Hall to hear live music, take photos with Santa, decorate cookies, make holiday crafts and tour the Farragut Museum!

Celebrate the Season is presented by the Farragut Beautification Committee! for more information, call 423.966.7057 December 4th WIVK Christmas Parade Location: Gay Street, Downtown Knoxville Time: 7pm Come downtown to kick off the Holiday Season with the annual Christmas Parade! There will be great bands, dancers, Santa Claus and, of course, beautiful floats!

December 31st New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Firework Show Location: Downtown Gatlinburg For the 27th consecutive year, the Space Needle traffic light #8 will come alive at the stroke of midnight. Hosted by the Gatlinburg Convention.

For more information, call 800.568.4748

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Restaurant Guide TURKEY CREEK

Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy Mexican food at its finest! 11299 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Apple Cake Tea Room Now Celebrating 29 years! Can you believe it? A tradition with good food and great friends! 11312 Station W Dr # A, Knoxville, TN 37934 Aubrey’s Restaurant Part of a local chain, this easygoing comfort-food venue & bar serves burgers & Southern fare. 102 S Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Chef-driven burger joint that uses a mix of local and artisanal ingredients to create delectably unique burgers. 11683 Parkside Dr, Farragut, TN 37934 Baskin Robbins Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.

11051 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 Bombay Palace Knoxville’s source for authentic Indian cuisine, offering dine-in, carryout, catering, delivery and a lunch buffet seven days a week!

10901 Parkside Dr #101, Knoxville, TN 37934 Bonefish Grill Top-of-the-line fresh seafood and an array of styles. Try their Bang Bang Shrimp and be propelled into a state of deliciousness. 11395 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Brixx Woodfired Pizza Originally conceived woodfire pizza with a great beer selection.

Come in after 10 and take advantage of their buy-oneget-one-free pizza deal, one of the best values in town.

10978 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Buffalo Wild Wings Lively sports bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub amid lots of large-screen TVs. 11431 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934-1974 Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop Fresh, Southernbased desserts that rival some of the best in the country. 5400 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 Calhoun’s Turkey Creek Award-winning BBQ and some of the best ribs in the city. The menu includes something for nearly every taste and preference. 625 Turkey Cove Ln, Knoxville, TN 37934 Chipotle Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

11380 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Connors Steak & Seafood One of the finest steakhouses in town. Steaks are fat and juicy, and their crab bisque is nothing short of exquisite.

10915 Turkey Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Cracker Barrel Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

716 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 Cru Bistro & Wine Bar Sleek find with an internationally inspired tapas-style menu

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FirstWatch complemented by a global wine list. 11383 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Authentic and innovative Texas-style barbecue. All meats are smoked on site, the same way it was done in 1941! 11483 Parkside Dr #202, Knoxville, TN 37934 Dunkin’ Donuts Long-running chain serving signature donuts, breakfast sandwiches & a variety of coffee drinks. 715 Campbell Station Rd, Units 101 & 102, Knoxville, TN 37934 Einstein Bros. Bagels Counter-service chain offering egg sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods & a variety of bagels. 11693 Parkside Dr, Farragut, TN 37934 First Watch Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups. 11682 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Five Guys Burgers and Fries There is nothing better after a long day than biting into a juicy Five Guys burger, throwing in some of their peanut oil french fries and slurping it all down with a soda. Simply delicious. Turkey Creek, 10922 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar The most elegant and amazing restaurant in Knoxville. Truly awe-inspiring selection of steak, seafood and more. The perfect setting for anniversaries, birthdays or other celebrations. 11287 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934

Gigi’s Cupcakes Bakery chain offering a rotating selection of gourmet cupcakes, plus cookies filled with frosting. 11665 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Great American Cookies This mall-based chain selling cookies & brownies offers some specialty flavors, plus cookie cakes. 10972 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Hurricane Grill & Wings Tropical-themed chain offering spiced-to-order wings with an array of sauces, pub grub & a full bar. 319 Lovell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 IHOP Restaurant The International House of Pancakes; serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long. Come in anytime for great food at great prices. 313 Lovell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922 Jimmy John’s Fast, easy and oh, so good.

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips. 11055 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Juice Bar Juices, Smoothies and much more!

11681 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Kabuki Fushion Sushi & Grill Artfully presented Japanese sushi & hibachi-grilled fare served in a sleek, contemporary setting. 10901 Parkside Dr #105, Knoxville, TN 37934 Kasumi and Thai Cafe Asian cuisine for dine-in or carryout, including Thai, Chinese and Japanese offerings. 743 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934

La Cabana Cuban Flavor Flavor-packed Cuban cuisine with authentic dishes and daily specials.

723 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 La Parrilla Mexican Grill Traditional and authentic Mexican cuisine offered at affordable prices in a friendly atmosphere. 11639 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Lenny’s Sub Shop Outpost of a chain specializing in Philly-style cheesesteaks & submarine sandwiches. 150 Lovell Rd #103, Knoxville, TN 37934 Little Bangkok Vast menu of Thai dishes from curries to crab rangoon, served in an airy, colorful space. 603 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 Longhorn Steakhouse Delicious steaks for affordable prices, Longhorn Steakhouse will never disappoint or fail to satisfy. 11644 Parkside Dr, Farragut, TN 37934 Marble Slab Creamery Customize your ice cream experience with dozens of delicious flavors and toppings that are rolled together right in front of you!

The best place for ice cream, bar none. 10972 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 McAlister’s Deli Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea. 11140 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Mellow Mushroom Funky, art-filled chain

pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas. 635 North Campbell Station Road, Farragut, TN 37922 Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt It’s cool, it’s hip, it’s Menchies Frozen Yogurt! Make your own bowl however you want and enjoy the creamiest frozen yogurt around! 11162 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Mimi’s Cafe Southern-style restaurant with a modern flair. Great and unique food items that will spur your imagination and send your taste buds on a journey they won’t soon forget. 10945 Parkeside Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922 Moe’s Southwest Grill Welcome to Moe’s!

Stuffed burritos, tacos and quesadillas made right in front of you, your way! 11322 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Newk’s Express Cafe With a modern menu and a variety of fresh items, Newk’s is one of the most popular new restaurants to hit Knoxville. 11527 Parkside Dr, Farragut, TN 37934 Noodles and Company This healthconscious noodle restaurant offers everything pasta from mac n’ cheese to Bangkok Curry. Nutritional awareness makes this restaurant a favorite for those who wish to enjoy a delicious meal in a healthy way.

11083 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 O’Charley’s One can never go wrong with O’Charley’s, the benchmark of good old-fashioned

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Amercian dining. 11036 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Olive Garden Great Italian food at excellent prices, not to mention the unlimited salad and breadsticks, make Olive Garden a great go-to for many.

10923 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Panda Express Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.

11480 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Panera Bread What happens when you roll a bakery, a cafe and a coffee shop all in one? Why, Panera Bread, of course. Casual yet chic, Panera Bread has always wowed us with its unique, home-baked flavor and its healthy menu options. 11361 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Pei Wei Asain Diner Counter-serve Pan-Asian chain for health-conscious noodle & rice dishes & more. 11301 Parkside Dr #1200, Knoxville, TN 37934 Potbelly Sandwich Shop Retro-style counter-serve chain known for made-to-order toasted sandwiches, salads & baked goods. 11661 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Red Burrito/Hardee’s Fast-food chain duo serving fried chicken, big burgers and delectable burritos. 609 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers With a truly remarkable variety of sandwiches and burgers, you could dine at Red Robin every day for a year and still have so many things to look forward to. 11433 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina Fast, fresh and brilliantly tasty. 10919 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Schakolad Source for European-style chocolates & truffles made on site. Some have kosher & vegan options. 10944 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Seasons Innovative Bar & Grille American Bistro style restaurant designed around moderate pricing and high-quality cuisine. 11605 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Shane’s Rib Shack The place to go for the best BBQ, ribs, chicken and more. 11036 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Smoky Mountain Brewery This brewery/ restaurant is sure to satisfy even the most beer-savy of friends with their selection of handcrafted microbrews.

Enjoy some of their pub-inspired appetizers and drinks, or sit down for a meal with the family. Here, it’s the best of both worlds. 11308 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Starbucks Coffee Must...order...another... frappuccino... 11038 Parkside Dr Knoxville, TN 37934 Steak ‘n Shake The very best place to sip on a milkshake and enjoy the American diner experience.

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310 Wild Geese Road, Knoxville, TN 37934 Subway Casual counter-serve chain for buildyour-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options. 10900 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Sweet Frog National chain with dozens of flavor combinations of soft-serve frozen yogurt, plus sorbet. 10901 Parkside Dr #102, Knoxville, TN 37934 Texas Roadhouse With amazing burgers and sandwiches, ribs and chicken, why would you want to eat anywhere else? Did we mention the all-you-caneat peanuts? 11001 Turkey Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 Wasabi Chefs cook hibachi-style fare & roll sushi at this Japanese eatery in contemporary, romantic digs. 226 Lovell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 Wild Wing Cafe A wide variety of wings are the focus of this go-to chain also serving sandwiches, burgers & soups. 11335 Campbell Lakes Dr, Farragut, TN 37934 Zaxby’s Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort eats. 11636 Parkside Dr, Farragut, TN 37934 Zoe’s Kitchen Offering zesty salads and bright and flavorful sandwiches, this is perhaps one of the more unique restaurants in the area. Always choose the pasta salad as a side, truly astounding. 11378 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934

KINGSTON PIKE

Back Yard Burgers Counter-serve chain offering creative beef, turkey & veggie burgers, plus shakes & sides. 10008 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 Buddy’s Bar-B-Q Laid-back local chain eatery serving up pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken & other BBQ staples. 121 West End Ave, Knoxville, TN 37934 Bullfeathers Café West Knoxville’s #1 karaoke bar, featuring all-you-can-eat wings and many other daily specials. 10535 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 Calhoun’s Chain serving Tennessee BBQ, fresh-ground burgers & sandwiches, plus homestyle sides & craft beers. 10020 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 China Pearl Simple Chinese eatery featuring a large array of stir-fry dishes & lo mein, plus some Thai curries. 115 Brooklawn St, Knoxville, TN 37934 Dinner A’Fare Gourmet studio kitchen with meal prep stations and fresh ingredients. Come in and prepare delicious dinners to cook at home! 138 West End Ave, Knoxville, TN 37934 Domino’s Pizza Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus sandwiches, pastas & wings. 11408 Kingston Pike Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 37934

Dragon Den Chinese Restaurant Delicious, moderately-priced Chinese food for delivery, dine-in or carryout. 10205 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 East Japanese Restaurant Japanese restaurant serving incredible food in an authentic atmosphere. 11509 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 El Charro Knoxville’s “numero uno” Mexican restaurant with over 20 years of experience. 10420 Kingston Pike # I, Knoxville, TN 37922 El Mezcal Easygoing Mexican eatery with colorful decor serving traditional fare with seafood specialties.

11110 Kingston Pike # 130, Knoxville, TN 37934 Firehouse Subs Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces. 4916 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 French Market Creperie & Café French crêperie in cozy space with chandeliers & bleached wood, plus sandwiches, cider & import shop.

161 Brooklawn St, Farragut, TN 37934 Fruition Cafe Fresh, home-style alternative to fast food. 129 West End Ave, Knoxville, TN 37934 I Love NY Pizza Italian and American cuisine in a fun, family atmosphere. 10420 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 Jet’s Pizza Counter-serve chain offering deepdish or classic pizzas with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs. 11124 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934 Krispy Kreme Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.

11208 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934 Little Joe’s Pizza Neighborhood pizza joint with handmade pizzas and homemade sauces.13100 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Mario’s Pizza and Grill Family owned and operated Italian/American restaurant featuring pizzas and much more. 10943 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Meksiko Cantina Classic Mexican cuisine in an upscale atmosphere...without the upscale price. 120 West End Ave, Knoxville, TN 37934 Papa John’s Take-out/delivery chain for pizzas, wings & breadsticks, offering a side of peppers with every pie. 10820 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Papa Murphy’s Chain outlet offering buildyour-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home. 133 Brooklawn St., Knoxville, TN 37934 Petro’s Chili & Chips Unique, Southwestern food made fresh to order. 10518 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 Pizza Hut Family-friendly chain known for its made-to-order pizzas. 10402 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922

Sam & Andy’s West Knoxville’s favorite burger since 1942, with all items available for catering in box lunches or in bulk. 11110 Kingston Pike # 165, Knoxville, TN 37934 Snappy Tomato Pizza Standard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in. 11507 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Subway Casual counter-serve chain for buildyour-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options. 126 West End Ave, Knoxville, TN 37934 The Egg & I Family-friendly diner-style chain serving homestyle American breakfast & lunch standards. 111 Lovell Rd, Farragut, TN 37934 The Shrimp Dock Knoxville’s premier fresh seafood market since 1993, with Friday fish fries and everything you need to make your own seafood boil at home. 11124 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934

NORTHSHORE

Anaba Japanese Cuisine One of East Tennessee’s premier Japanese restaurants offering fresh sushi, noodle bowls, rice bowls and hibachi.

9405 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 Cazzy’s Corner Grill Classic American cuisine created with a trend-setting spirit and served in a contemporary environment. 2099 Thunderhead Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922 Dunkin’ Donuts Long-running chain serving signature donuts, breakfast sandwiches & a variety of coffee drinks. 9411 Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 Five Guy’s Burger & Fries Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait. 2032 Town Center Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922 Fulin’s Asian Cuisine Locally-owned and operated Chinese and Japanese fine dining experience. 2060 Town Center Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922 Great China Gourmet Flavorful and distinctive Chinese cuisine. 9435 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 Lakeside Tavern Sleek, stone & steel decor plus water views for a long menu of surf ‘n’ turf & buzzing happy hour. 10911 Concord Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 Moe’s Southwest Grill Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environments. 9450 South Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922 Northshore Brasserie French & Belgian standards such as steak frites & duck confit offered in a bright bistro setting. 9430 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922

Ruby Tuesday Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe. 9637 Kroger Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 Snappy Tomato Pizza Casual pizzeria for pies, calzones, pasta & wings in a no-frills space. 9450 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 Subway Casual counter-serve chain for buildyour-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options. 9450 S Northshore Dr #107, Knoxville, TN 37923 Tokyo Hibachi & Sushi Traditional hibachi in a cozy atmosphere, as well as a variety of delicious sushi offerings. 9420 S Northshore Dr # 103, Knoxville, TN 37922 Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Customers can build their own pizzas & salads, assembly-line style, at this family-friendly chain. 2052 Town Center Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37921

DIXIE LEE

Dunkin’ Donuts Long-running chain serving signature donuts, breakfast sandwiches & a variety of coffee drinks. 615 N Watt Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Louisianaaccented fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. 615 N Watt Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 Subway Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with healthconscious options. 615 Watt Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 Iron Skillet Delightful and moderately-priced restaurant with buffet options and friendly staff. 722 Watt Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934

RENAISSANCE

Marco’s Pizza Pizzeria chain for specialty or custom pies in simple, counter-serve environments.

12552 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Rice King Fresh Chinese food with a wellpriced lunch buffet and takeout options.

12564 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 Restaurant Linderhof Lively locale with old-world ambiance providing traditional German fare & premium Bavarian lagers. 12740 Kingston Pike #106, Concord, TN 37934 Big Kahuna Wings Award-winning wings made fresh to order, seasoned with either Original or Fire Blend seasoning and served with your choice of dipping sauce. 12828 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934

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