Farragut Life Spring 2017

SPRING 2017

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

Wedding dding Venues

Get Inspired For Your Special Day

Spring Festivals

Discover Dogwood Arts, Farragut Food & Wine And More!

Community Art Uncovered Featuring Two Uniquely Creative Local Artists

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OUR MISSION IS

TO SAVE LIVES FROM BREAST CANCER The Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center is an independent facility specializing in women’s breast health. The breast center handles everything related to breast healthcare from screening, through diagnosis and treatment. It is located in a beautiful building in Dowell Springs with a staff of over 70 employees including 6 physicians that specialize in breast care.

KCBC performs digital mammography, ultrasound, fine needle biopsies, Breast MRI and also has a Digital Mobile Mammography Coach.

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KCBC is one of the few places in our area where you can get high risk counseling and genetic testing. Located in the lobby of the facility is a boutique that will fit women for breast prosthesis.

The boutique sells prosthesis, bras, wigs and other breast cancer related items. The innovative way Dr. Kozlowski has delivered breast care has made The Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center the top choice for women in our community and surrounding areas.

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SERVICES INCLUDE: • Cryoablation

• Bone Densitometry • Breast MRI

• Comprehensive Breast Surgical Treatment

• Diagnostic Breast Ultrasound • Diagnostic Visit

• High Risk Assessment

• Image Guided Biopsies • Mobile Mammography

• Multi-specialty Cancer Team

• Screening Breast Ultrasound • Screening Mammograms

• Second Opinion Evaluation

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Dr. Kozlowski is the first in Tennessee to provide Inoffice Cryoablation with the Visicia 2 Treatment System.

Cryoablation is a treatment to kill cancer cells with extreme cold.

During cryoablation, a thin, wandlike needle (cryoprobe) is inserted through your skin and directly into the cancerous tumor. A gas is pumped into the cryoprobe in order to freeze the tissue.

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

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The professionals at University Urology are committed to providing the

SERVICES INCLUDE:

highest quality medical care for those dealing with urological disorders. · Oncology (Cancer) They take a compassionate approach to these disorders, focusing on relieving symptoms and renewing confidence. University Urology is a regional referral practice with nationally and internationally recognized physicians. They are the only group in East Tennessee with fellowship-

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DR. JOHN M. LACY UT Medical Center | Lenoir City

DR. REBECCA LAVELLE UT Medical Center | Turkey Creek

Dr. Lacy hails from Clarkesville, Georgia. He received his undergrad from Wake Forest before moving to Charleston, South Carolina, to complete a research fellowship focused on cardiac tissue remodeling at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also received his medical degree. He completed his surgical internship and urology residency at the University of Kentucky and then took a clinical fellowship position in Male Genitourinary Reconstruction and Prosthetics at the Cleveland Clinic before finding his way to his new home at University Urology. Dr. Lacy has held offices for the American Urological Association and believes in shared decision-making. He likes to evaluate patients based on their unique situation and work with the family to make the best decisions.

Dr. Lavelle came to Knoxville from northern Michigan with an extensive medical background.

She earned both a bachelor’s in Microbiology and a medical degree while in Michigan, completed her internship at Brigham Women’s Hospital, completed her Urologic Surgery Residency at the Harvard Program in Urology and then followed that with a two-year fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Lavelle’s philosophy is to look at the patient as a whole rather than just focusing on one symptom.

His specialties include: male urethral reconstruction, male stress urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, genital reconstruction after trauma or infection, treatment of adults with congenital urologic disorders, rectourethral fistula, cancer survivorship, urinary diversion after cystectomy, penile cancer and Peyronie’s disease as benign prostatic hyperplasia and kidney stones.

Her specialties include: medical and surgical management of overactive bladder and neurogenic bladder utilizing innovative approaches like bladder Botox and neuromodulation; conservative therapy and surgical management for stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, including minimally invasive robotic surgery; management of genitourinary fistula, urethral diverticulum and complications of transvaginal mesh procedures.

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Remembering Sculpture Artist

Joseph Falsetti

DOGWOOD

ARTS

Contents

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features

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Christine Cobble, Chalk Artist

Spring Allergies

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East Tennessee Foundation

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WEDDING VENUES

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10 departments 8 From The Publisher 44 Restaurant Feature

Seasons Wild Berry Gastrique

54 Looking Back Farragut Bugle

58 Farragut Chamber Born To Be Wild

60 Master Gardener Gayle Fisher Hydrangeas

72 We Love It!

Curtis Glover Creative

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Little Alyssa Faith and the twins, Kathryn and Kelsey, at Easter 2011.

Letter from the Publisher Winter this year has felt oftentimes tumultuous—from biting cold to playground weather back-to-back some weeks.

A dear friend and neighbor of mine, Joseph Falsetti, passed away this winter. He was my professor at UT and a brilliant and renowned artist. This issue will give you a little insight into what inspired his sculptures. He was a great artist and friend.

Though winter brought sad tidings and erratic weather, very soon, rain showers and warmer days will usher the steady beauty of spring back to East Tennessee. Spring is a time of rebirth, a fresh beginning, where what was once dull and brown becomes colorful and new again. We truly do look forward to spring in our region!

One of our favorite springtime activities is the Dogwood Arts Festival, featuring dogwood trails, live entertainment, crafters and artisans from all over. In this issue, discover the myriad of events you can enjoy as part of this festival.

You can also journey through magical wedding venues presented by local photographers, JoPhoto, and get inspired for your own special day.

Recently I was asked to be on the board of the The East Tennessee Foundation. It is truly an honor, and I look forward to sharing how this wonderful organization is giving so much to our communities. This issue, we highlight the wildfire relief efforts. I look forward to learning more about this organization and how they help to better lives in our area.

The glorious season of spring also blesses us with Easter. Our lives are often filled with problems, pain and regrets, but Easter brings us the hope of new life. Easter reminds us that we are hopeless on our own, but the God of all creation sent His Son to die for us. The great news is, it doesn’t end there. Three days later, He had conquered sin and death and rose from the dead! What a glorious truth we can know — no matter how deep our sorrow and sin, we can have new life in the One who had conquered it all!

As always, you will find many community happenings and local people and businesses featured within these pages. And thank you, as always, to our sponsors—without you, this publication would not be possible!

I hope you all have a Spring blessed with beauty and joy!

Lisa Bingham

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DOGWOOD

ARTS 2017 SPRING CELEBR ATION DATES : SYNERGY: EAST TENNESSEE ART EDUCATOR EXHIBITION AND STUDENT ART EXHIBITION March 6-24: Knoxville’s next generation of artists is on display, featuring the work of gifted art students from area schools. In its fourth year, this is an exhibit promoting the work of East Tennessee’s finest K-12 art teachers and current art interns/student teachers from public schools, private schools and academies at Clayton Center for the Arts.

HIKES & BLOOMS March 18: Produced along with Legacy Parks Foundation, these interpretive hikes will highlight interesting facts, features and flora about unique locations. Join us for another Hikes & Blooms on April 12th!

A VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL March 29: Celebrating the artistic endeavors of Knox County school-aged students having diverse abilities.

DOGWOOD LUNCHEON March 31: An invitation-only event kicking off the opening of the Dogwood Trails and Open Gardens.

ARTITUDE: A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY March 31: Join us for our annual silent auction event showcasing one-of-a-kind, up-cycled and unique works for the home and garden at the Cancer Support Community DOGWOOD TRAILS, OPEN GARDENS & CAMERA SITES March 31 – April 30: Explore the natural beauty of our region along more than 60 miles of trails as you enjoy a walk, bike or drive on the iconic 10

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Dogwood Trails throughout the Knoxville area. The Fountain City Trail is the featured trail in 2017.

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES April 2017 – March 2018: A world-class exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculptures enlivens downtown Knoxville, the McGhee Tyson Airport and Oak Ridge.

CHALK WALK April 1: A day-long street painting festival that turns downtown Knoxville sidewalks into a vast canvas for the region’s most talented professional and student artists.

RHYTHM N’ BLOOMS MUSIC FESTIVAL April 7-9: Pass required. Set against the historic backdrop of Knoxville’s Old City, this threeday festival spotlights performances from the most exciting emerging acts in American roots music – encompassing blues, country, jazz, rock, indie and everything in between.

FIRST FRIDAY: GUITAR DESIGN CONTEST April 7-9: Dogwood Arts is proud to announce the fifth annual Guitar Design Contest, an exciting opportunity for students to customize an Epiphone Guitar with original artwork!

Designed Guitars can be viewed at Awaken Coffee during First Friday and Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival.

DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL ON MARKET SQUARE April 28-30: Formerly known as Market Square Art Fair, several blocks of downtown Knoxville become a dynamic street festival encompassing high-quality visual, performing, culinary and children’s arts.

ART SLAM April 30: A fast-paced art competition where adult and youth artists create paintings in Krutch Park to be auctioned.

BIKES & BLOOMS April 29 & 30: Produced along with Legacy Parks Foundation, experience the Dogwood trails the lean, green way – on a bicycle by way of an organized ride.

WALKING TRAILS April & May: Focusing on the idea of stepping out into our community, the trails are at least one mile in length, and folks are encouraged to walk, run, or bike these trails to earn miles towards the Covenant Health Dogwood Patch!

FIRST FRIDAY: ARROWMONT AT DOGWOOD ARTS May 5: An exhibition showcasing Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and an Art DeTour Artist reception at Dogwood Arts.

HIKES & BLOOMS April 12: Produced along with Legacy Parks Foundation, these interpretive hikes will highlight interesting facts, features and flora about unique locations.

DOGWOOD ART DETOUR May 6-7: Artists’ studio trails take you behind the scenes of local artists’ creative processes and into their working studios.

DOGWOOD ARTS FEATURED GARDENS April 22 & 23: Select homes with distinguished and remarkable gardens open their grounds to the public for a short time only.

REGIONAL ART EXHIBITION June 2-30: Progressive emerging and professional regional artists exhibit their work in a variety of genres.

IN FARRAGUT

35A. Michael & Mary Bates 513 Altamira Drive, 37934 A spring woodland and perennial garden with many mature white and pink dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendron.

35B. 513 Altamira Drive Front and side yards are devoted to over two hundred roses including hybrid teas, floribundas, shrub roses and David Austin English roses.

32. Mark & Lisa Caldwell 11617 Georgetown Drive, 37934 (Village Green) 33. Founders Park at Campbell Station 405 N. Campbell Station Rd, 37934 Hours: Daylight Wonderful walking pathway

34. Farragut Town Hall - Farragut Memorial Plaza 11408 Municipal Center Drive , 37934 Hours: Daylight Featuring a very impressive bronze memorial

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Written by Sydnee Brashears

Creative Cobble: Chalk Artist

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here are three universal truths at Aubrey’s: the potato soup is amazing, it will be worth the expense and wherever you go, there will be fantastic chalk art hanging on the wall announcing specials, wines and freshly caught fish. But never once, as I’ve consumed the ambrosia that is potato soup, have I ever witnessed the artist at work.

Christine Cobble has always had a knack for artistic endeavors. While in school, she never stopped drawing, even when taking notes. She recalls, “My teachers always called home and said, ‘Your daughter is doing a great job, but she needs to stop drawing in the margins’.”

Though she wanted to go into a career where she could draw all the time, it certainly wasn’t a linear path. The experiences she had, however, helped further her career.

Freelance work helped her build customer relations and perfect her craft. Bartending helped her a lot with interacting with people, which later helped her in her customer service work at the Veterinary Clinic. Though working with people was rewarding, however, it still wasn’t what she’d trained to do.

In the year 2011, Aubrey’s previous chalk artist left. Christine noticed a chance, and she took it. She started out with small pieces to get the hang of chalk. “It’s so

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forgiving,” she said in regards to the medium. She was a fast learner and quickly picked up the medium skills necessary to make the boards truly spectacular.

Cedar Bluff Aubrey’s was only the beginning for Christine. The freelance work started to pick up, and soon the Aubrey’s locations in Oak Ridge, Maryville, Papermill and Strawberry Plains were under her jurisdiction, calling her and other artists to create new artwork as needed. They show up once a month to touch up the boards and change them entirely every three months to keep up with the current trends, such as football season or recent movies. Though she was doing professional, quality work for Aubrey’s, Christine still wasn’t very confident in her own artistic abilities. What she didn’t know was she was about to receive a challenge that would change her view on both her craft and herself.

The Chalk Walk is an annual festival that attracts thousands of people each year.

Within its competition, artists from across the nation pick a square and compete for various honors. “It was freezing,” Christine recalled about that spring morning of the 2016 Chalk Walk. It was freezing, and she was nervous.

The competition took place on Market Square, where there was plenty of space for the chalk art. Even still, she had difficulty finding a spot that wasn’t already taken. The only square she could find had a large crack straight through the middle of it that would not be ignored.

The crack forced her to throw out her previous plans for the square, and she had to think of a new idea on the fly. So what did she do? Fish. Using goldfish and their continual flow, she worked around the crack using freeform.

She drew and detailed and colored those goldfish for eight straight hours of continuous work, and her hard work was not in vain. Christine won both the T-shirt contest and the Adult Single contest! She is looking forward to participating in this year’s contest.

Another endeavor Christine is pursuing: nonprofit work. She started out by doing custom signs for the kids at Children’s Hospital. Placed on each one were custom characters and names for each child. Then, when her niece was diagnosed with cancer, she felt compelled to do more, so she started working with the Dragonfly Foundation.

Saturday, April 1 Krutch Park and Market Square.

Artists begin working at 8:30 am and conclude by 4:30 pm.

The journey of the arts is not a linear walk.

Work here, work there, suddenly work everywhere. But no matter how much work Christine Cobble does, she’ll always be remembered by those lovely chalkboard drawings that adorn the walls of every Aubrey’s restaurant, inviting you inside for some of that delicious potato soup.

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WEDDING VENUES

Knox Photo Bus: Stella, a 1969 VW Bus, Kathleen and Joe Atkins with best buddy, Murphy.

Weddings are a time to create memories that will last a lifetime, and what better way to capture the beginning of one’s marriage journey than through stunning professional photos? JoPhoto is a husband and wife team that has been shooting weddings for nearly ten years. From York, England, to the Great Smoky Mountains, JoPhoto turns photographs into stories with a timeless and classic approach. Though they call Knoxville home, Joe and Kathleen travel throughout the southeast, capturing weddings at classic barns, lovely gardens, Southern-style homesteads and even luxury hotels. Take a journey through some of these special days, and perhaps find inspiration for your own! www.jophotoonline.com | Kathleen@JoPhotoOnline.com | Instagram: @JoPhotos

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Kara&Perry

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Barn at Chestnut Springs This Barn at Chestnut Springs wedding is full of earthy mountain details and one of the sweetest couples! Kara and Perry’s wedding was on May 19, at one of the most gorgeous Smoky Mountain wedding venues in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Kara and Perry are huge Disney fans, so the theme for the day was “The Best Day Ever.”

They incorporated Disney details throughout the day, and they also had the cutest Coca-Cola bottles that said “The Bride” and “The Groom,” as well as bottles for their wedding party!

On her wedding day, Kara had a beautiful floral crown that she wore with her veil, and flowers were by Lisa Foster Floral Design.

The Lisa Foster crew created one of the most beautiful ceremony arbors we have seen! The blue flowers were a striking contrast against the green mountains. Kara’s wedding gown was from Wedding Wonderland by designer Lea-Ann Belter Bridal, and their wedding cakes were by Faith Baked Cakes.

The Barn at Chestnut Springs is a barn wedding venue in Sevierville, Tennessee. Hidden in a cove in the hills of the Smoky Mountains, it was built in 1954 to store tobacco. At one time, Dolly Parton’s parents owned the barn! It has been restored and now serves as a Sevierville wedding venue. It includes both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, an outdoor fireplace and beautiful cafe lights that twinkle after sunset.

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WEDDING VENUES

Catherine &Britton Dara’s Garden Winter Wedding

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more perfect pair than Catherine and Britton, and their winter wedding at Dara’s Garden in Knoxville, Tennessee, is sure to tempt you to want a December wedding. Even the chilliest of winter temps couldn’t keep them from their dream of a garden wedding! Wearing white bridal cowgirl boots and her mother’s fur wrap, Catherine met Britton for their first look at what Dara’s Garden lovingly refers to as “the quarry.” Within minutes, Britton was wrapping his arms tightly around his bride to keep her warm. The flowers were arranged by Melissa Timm Designs and the wedding was coordinated by Heels & Veils.

Between Catherine’s lace sleeves, the bridesmaids shawls and the greenery and floral with twinkling candles, this Knoxville wedding had us beyond ready for the cozy days of winter!

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WEDDING VENUES

Ali&Corey The Homestead at Cloudland Station in Chattanooga The Homestead at Cloudland Station is full of gorgeous locations from the moment you enter the property! Ali and Corey got married on October 15, and it was an absolutely gorgeous day with a rich blue sky and a steady breeze. Ali and her bridesmaids got ready in a Southern Living style home on the property, and Corey and his groomsmen got ready in an on-site cabin nestled in the woods. Floral design by Petaline Floral, the wedding coordinator was Instyle Weddings & Events and the DJ for their reception was Sequoyah Entertainment.

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Marvyl &

Eric The Historic Southern Railway Station in Knoxville This wedding at the Historic Southern Railway Station in Knoxville, Tennessee, will whisk you off and away to one of the most gorgeous travel-themed weddings! Marvyl and Eric’s winter wedding was January 16, and these two world travelers jam-packed their wedding with unique details from exotic countries and foreign lands! The floral design was by Whimsical Gatherings.

This historic venue was built in the early 1900s as a train depot. Recently renovated, it is now available for weddings and events, and guests can also walk through the renovated train cars.

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WEDDING VENUES

Bailey&Matt

Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston Bailey and Matt’s Charleston wedding at Boone Hall Plantation was on November 5, and it was a gorgeous Southern autumn afternoon. Their romantic ceremony was on the lawn of the Avenue of Oaks, and their reception was at the Cotton Dock.

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Veronica & Andrew

Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville We’re thrilled to share this Belle Meade Plantation wedding in Nashville! Veronica and Andrew got married on June 4. They are from Miami, and their destination wedding is full of the most gorgeous and elegant wedding details!

Veronica and her bridesmaids got ready at The Hermitage Hotel. Built in the early 1900s and located in downtown Nashville, it is a beautiful hotel, full of glamour and class. Their wedding ceremony was at the Cathedral of the Incarnation downtown, and it is such a gorgeous cathedral! Built in the early 1900’s it resembles a Roman basilica with beautiful stained glass windows.

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1909 Sevierville Road, Maryville, TN 37804 865-556-0966 | www.ArtofCakesBakery.com

Award-winning cakes to complete your Special Day. Art of Cakes is a premier wedding cake bakery, located in Maryville, TN. We specialize in award-winning classic & contemporary wedding cake, groom’s cake, & 3D cake designs. All of our cakes are made from scratch, using the finest ingredients. Showcased on Cake Boss, The Knot, The Wedding Channel. Art of Cakes is also a WeddingWire Top Rated Business. Call us for a consultation!

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Kristen Calhoun Photography

Shane Hawkins Photography

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FARRAGUT LIFE SPRING 2017 Photography Randi Vasquez

Taylor Nichole Photography

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Joy Wildower Photography

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Legacy Springs

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estled in the heart of Southeast Tennessee in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains and just moments from Tellico Lake, Legacy Springs Premier Event Center with its gently rolling meadows, majestic woodland, and distinctive charm, is the perfect location to celebrate your wedding day.

Whether you envision your wedding as a small intimate affair or a celebration of up to 350 guests, Legacy Springs provides a range of wedding packages designed for a perfect wedding and conveyed with our premium personal attention to every detail.

Legacy Springs’ All-inclusive Wedding Extraordinaire is a new package offered for brides with expansive lifestyles.

Legacy Springs presents a treasure trove of a la carte services. Romance is in the air with Legacy Sounds music which resonates inside and out and sets the tone for your wedding celebration. With versatility and high quality sound, the popular Legacy Sounds music package includes DJ and equipment.

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lights draped in the trees which adds a magical essence to twilight weddings.

In the blush of the morning, the glow of the afternoon or the mystery of evening, your wedding day at Legacy Springs Premier Event Center will create memories for a lifetime.

Schedule a tour with us today! Call Jean Lee at 423-836-1010 or Julia Lee Rogers at 423-404-4341 for more information or email us at occasions@ legacyspringsevents.com. Located at 559 Hiwassee Rd. Madisonville, TN 37354.

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The area’s new premier venue for meetings and milestone events.

• 19,000 square feet of premium event space • Large ballroom to accommodate up to 700 guests for your banquet and almost 1,000 guests theater or reception style • Covered outdoor patio and lovely garden area • Multiple meeting spaces and open break-out areas • Tables, chairs, and other amenities included in space rental • Large and generously equipped catering kitchen • State of the art audiovisual systems • Eco-friendly features

Now Accepting Reservations!

7690 Creekwood Park Boulevard Lenoir City, Tennessee 37772 (865) 986-8340 | www.VenueLC.com

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Planning your event at Tsali Notch The vineyard hosts weddings, receptions, reunions, civic clubs and other events. In addition to the vineyard grounds we also offer the following facilities: • The Tasting Room • The Upper Barn (for large events) • The Jackson Lounge We can also arrange for a tent for your event.

Please give us a call at 423-506-9895 for availability and to inquire about rental rates.

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

The Historic Southern Railway Station Helping brides fulfill their dreams is our goal for each wedding.

Our team will do whatever it takes to make the day stress free and as perfect as possible. We work from the first moment we meet to achieve your vision within your budget.

Weddings & Private Events

Event Venue

The 1903 Historic Southern Railway Station has re-opened as a special event venue and is the new home of Blue Slip Winery & Bistro.

Weddings, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, Family Reunions, Small Festivals, Church Activities, Concerts, Team Building, etc.

With over 130 parking spaces on site, this venue is like no other in Knoxville for that special event, large or small, you are planning for the future.

111 Walden Grove Rd, Sweetwater, TN 37874 C o n t a c t J o h n o r N a n c y Wa l d e n a t

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Deep Well Farm

Sequoyah

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Entertainment Professional Mobile Entertainment Services

• Perfect Wedding Barn on 35 acres of beautiful farm land • Conveniently located just outside of Farragut • Cozy outdoor fire pit • Bridal party cabin suite • Indoor/Outdoor event space • Weddings & receptions up to 120 people • Equipped with tables, chairs, concrete floors, & restrooms

www.deepwellfarm.com 9567 Hwy 11 E, Lenoir City, TN 37772 Contact us at (865) 816-2131

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Wrought iron gates open to lush, hidden gardens Landscape maintenance provided by Volunteer Lawn Service Charleston style architecture design exclusively for Park Place.

Beautiful Magnolias, grand Crepe Myrtles, lush Evergreens Southern style front porches encourage neighbors to gather

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Come join the Smoky Mountain Blues Society for

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on the Tennessee River

April 23 The Tommie John Band May 21 Few Miles On June 25 Mighty Blue July 2 Devon Jones & Friends July 23 The Stella Vees August 27 Cheryl Renee September 24 Albert Castiglia October 15 John Nemeth

Boarding 3pm | Cruise 4 - 7pm

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Majestic mountains, picturesque roadways and stately forests…these are just some of the offerings you will find in the land of quiet beauty that is Monroe County. Located just southwest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Monroe County boasts Tennessee’s only National Forest, Cherokee National Forest; the Cherohala Skyway, one of America’s Byways; and fantastic attractions like the Lost Sea, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Fort Loudoun State Historic Park and Tsali Notch Vineyard.

With a variety of fun for all ages and friendly faces aplenty, Monroe County is your perfect family vacation destination.

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Dermatology Associates of Knoxville, PC, BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGISTS At DAK you will receive the highest quality treatment, in a warm and caring environment, utilizing the most advanced treatments and technology. We want you to love your skin.

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Revealing, restoring and enhancing your own natural beauty. Our Skin Care Center’s experienced, professional staff offers results oriented, personalized products and treatments.

All SkinCare Staff are supervised by our Board-Certified Dermatologists.

Edward J. Primka III, MD

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Disaster, Response and Recovery In East Tennessee

During mid-November 2016, the East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) was moved to support the many fire and rescue teams, mostly volunteers, who had been battling wildfires across East Tennessee since spring 2016. By this time, over 800 wildfires had burned across the state and were causing “code red� air-quality conditions daily.

Trudy Hughes, ETF Director of Regional Development, had already begun the investigative work to determine how to best allocate the funds from the Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund. The Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund provides grants to local organizations that are working closely with communities in our 25-county service area providing disaster-related services.

On November 28, 2016, the unimaginable occurred. Wildfire and wind combined to scorch hundreds of acres, drive thousands from their homes, businesses and vacation rentals, and cut short the lives of 14 people.

ETF knew they would need to provide even more help to fire and rescue teams, plus others. They launched the campaign to raise additional funds for the Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund. Additionally, Joe Baker, Ole Smoky Moonshine co-founder, knew the recovery would be long and arduous in Sevier County and took action. He contacted former Tennessee State Supreme Court Chief Justice Gary Wade, a member of the ETF Board of Directors, to learn how best to help his community and people.

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BY THE NUMBERS TO DATE: Sevier County Community Fund Raised To Date:

$515,000 Sevier County Community Fund Awarded To Date:

$184,000

Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation Sevier County Fire and Rescue Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Grants Awarded to Fire and Rescue Departments:

106,000

$ Anderson, Blount, Cocke, Hamblen, Loudon, Monroe & Sullivan County

Funds will be used to replace equipment lost during the wildfires by fire departments, assist in the rebuilding of housing and businesses that were affected and help those most in need during the transition.

2017 ETF Chairman of the Board, Paul Willson (left page middle), speaks with Fire Inspector Mike Oakley of the Gatlinburg Fire Department.

“Ole Smoky Distillery was fortunate to encounter no damage from the fire; we want to help restore our community to welcome neighbors and tourists back,” Baker told him. Chief Justice Wade encouraged Baker to work with ETF to establish an endowed fund that will help not only now but in perpetuity, addressing restoration and relief needs as well as community needs.

“It is an ongoing privilege and honor to work with everyone from Sevier County to support the fire disaster recovery and rebuild efforts,” said Mike McClamroch, ETF CEO & President. “Contributors have been and continue to be so generous with their gifts. These donations are supporting critical and current needs while also developing a foundation for addressing future community opportunities.”

About East Tennessee Foundation: East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is a nonprofit organization created by and for the people of East Tennessee.

Serving more than 25 counties within East Tennessee, ETF consists of many donors joined together to make the region they love a better place. ETF wants to build endowment, thus creating a permanent source of philanthropic funding for the East Tennessee region.

(865) 524-1223 www.easttennesseefoundation.org

Spring ALLERGIES

Written By Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Center

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pringtime brings warm weather, blooming trees – and allergies. In fact, spring can be one of the worst seasons for allergy sufferers. Pollen appears in the air; the house seems to contain more dust than ever; and every rain puts a barrage of mold in the air! Normally the immune system protects our bodies from invading organisms like bacteria and viruses. In people with allergies, the immune system mistakes an otherwise harmless substance (like pollen) as an invader. This leads to production of antibodies that signal certain cells in the body to release histamine and other chemicals, leading to an allergic reaction.

Allergens such as pollen from trees and grasses, dust mite particles, pet dander and mold spores often enter our bodies by inhalation. If you have allergies to any of

these particles, your immune system reacts with symptoms of coughing, runny nose, congestion and sneezing. You may also experience severe fatigue, sinus headaches and difficulty sleeping.

Avoidance of allergens would be wonderful, but it’s not possible. Several medications are available to treat allergic symptoms, but it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. Some anti-histamines can cause drowsiness and an increase in your blood pressure, not to mention that many people who rely on them find that they stop working after long-term use.

If you’re tired of simply covering up the symptoms of your allergies, it may be time to try immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is a natural way to treat allergies. It begins with a build-up phase where you receive increasing doses of allergen over time, leading to the maintenance or “goal” dose.

It allows your body to build resistance to the specific allergens that are triggering

your reactions, and the sooner you start immunotherapy, the sooner you will experience relief.

Before beginning any treatment plan, it’s important to be seen by a board certified allergist. Allergists have years of advanced training and experience to properly diagnose your specific allergens and recommend a custom path to relief.

To find your way to allergic relief, schedule an appointment at The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center today!

865.584.0962 • 800.600.7551

www.allergyasc.com 2070 Willow Loop Way, Northshore 11416 Grigsby Chapel Road, Farragut.

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Eight super-sized tents, 3 generators, 1 stage complete with band, 60 volunteers, over 2 dozen restaurants and 8 purveyors of adult beverages help to create one of the most exciting evenings eagerly anticipated every year. The Farragut Food and Wine Festival has proved to have a regional draw of more than 1,000 food and fun lovers.

The Farragut Food & Wine Festival, now being produced for the 8th time, is presented by TDS and hosted by the Farragut Business Alliance and Town of Farragut.

“The Festival was created to draw attention to our eateries. From hometown bakeries to 4 Star experiences, it is a showcase of ‘best bite’ samples from Farragut’s area restaurants and food providers. Then patrons can pair those bites with wines, beers and ready-to-drink cocktails (ID required) from Farragut’s wine stores and their distributors,” says Stephen Krempasky, Farragut Business Alliance’s new Executive Director. “We know once attendees try these delicious samples, they will return - with friends - to visit these businesses in Farragut and enjoy more!” Check out their facebook page at www. facebook.com/FarragutFoodFest/ for more information.

“Every year since we opened First Watch on October 21, 2013, we have been a part of this event, and our plan is to continue that.

Not only is it a fun event for the community, it is a fun event for our team, and we believe that is a win-win partnership. Plus a lot of people don’t know about us, so it is a good way to show some of the things we offer in a fun environment.” - Nadim Jubran, First Watch.

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Seasons' Culinary Inspirations Spring Weddings and Natural Food, A Winning Combination Written By Chef Deron Little | Food Photography By Ben Gibson

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pring is, by far, one of my favorite seasons. I personally think it’s the most romantic…with trees and flowers in bloom and warm weather settling in after a cold winter. Spring holds a new promise of fresh experiences.

Organic, Free Range chicken offers a healthy food source where you can taste the difference. Once you’ve tried organic, pasture-fed poultry, you will say goodbye to the mass-produced chicken. Raised in open pastures with fresh air and natural sunshine, free range chickens have the perfect growing conditions with no hormones or animal byproducts. All natural chickens are high in Omega 3s and are tender and full of flavor.

At Seasons restaurant, we focus on the emotional experience that each season brings. Every plate is a symphony of flavors that work perfectly together creating a satisfying meal. Our current spring menu represents this focus. One of our featured items on our menu is our: Seared Free Range Chicken Presented with a Wild Berry Gastrique and Melted Brie Cheese.

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Seasonal Wild Berry Gastrique 1/2 cup Fresh strawberries 1/2 cup Fresh blueberries 1/2 each Fine diced red onion

1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Red wine vinegar 1 oz Clarified butter

Procedure: In a sauté pan place the clarified butter and the fine diced red onion. Over high heat, sauté the onion until it is translucent. Deglaze with red wine vinegar, add sugar and allow reducing over medium heat until syrup is made. Place the raspberries, strawberries and blueberries in a metal bowl, and pour the hot syrup over the fresh fruit, allowing them to marinate in the syrup. Serve at room temperature.

We hope you have a fantastic spring with your family and friends.

SPRING IS IN THE AIR ALLERGY RELIEF IN THREE EASY STEPS Schedule an appointment Get skin tested Start immunotherapy Trust the experts at The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center to help you enjoy the outdoors this spring.

THE ALLERGY, ASTHMA & SINUS CENTER 865-584-0962 • 800-600-7551 • allergyasc.com

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Lillie THE PIG

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ennesseans love Peyton Manning.

That’s a given. But did you know that you can cuddle with and feed Peyton Manning — the turkey, not the human — in Knoxville any Saturday that you want? Rick Springfield, the rooster, lives next door to Peyton, and he also loves to snuggle with people. Peyton and Rick are just two of the fortunate residents living at the Gentle Barn Tennessee.

If birds are not your petting preference, you may also like to meet Dudley the cow, who lost a foot when he was a baby and now wears a prosthetic leg. Another lovable creature living at the Gentle Barn Tennessee is Lillie the pig, who was lethargic and unable to move when

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rescued from the back of a truck full of pigs. Perhaps you are an avid animal lover who is looking to contribute your time to a cause. If that’s the case, you may be a perfect candidate to become a Gentle Barn volunteer.

In Knoxville since June 2015, the Gentle Barn Tennessee rehabilitates abused farm animals and connects their stories of healing and survival with the personal experiences of at-risk and special-needs children who have suffered physical, mental or emotional trauma. These animals have had negative experiences in life, but their willingness to trust humans again allows them to live out their lives

in the care and comfort of a loving environment. It’s precisely the animals’ willingness to trust humans again that helps children who have undergone abuse understand that healing is possible.

While the current West Knoxville location is excellent, they have outgrown it. For that reason, they will soon launch a capital campaign to raise funds. “We love our current location but are eager to find our forever home to grow roots and continue the life-changing work in our community for abused animals, at-risk youth and disabled people,” said Knoxville native Becky Mink, advisory council chairperson for the Gentle Barn Tennessee.

Dudley

THE COW

Rick Springfield THE ROOSTER

The Gentle Barn Tennessee, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, operates from donations.

The organization hosts groups of children on weekdays and the public is welcome on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A donation of $20 per adult and $10 per child for admission also includes lunch.

For tickets and additional information, please visit: www.

GentleBarn.org/ Tennessee.

Peyton Manning THE TURKEY

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Form & Function Form & Function Pieces of once grand trees are resurrected into new life, Pieces of once grand trees are resurrected into new life, becoming functional objects with artistic flair. becoming functional objects with artistic flair.

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We know your pets are a part of your family, which is why we have pet friendly team members and pet friendly products. We’ve developed specific procedures for cleaning up pet hair with special tools and techniques that leave your home as close to hairless as we can get. We even vacuum under the cushions on the couch.

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Sweetwater’s Gallery on Main Presents:

Art around the Park On April 28th and 29th from 9 am to dark, Gallery on Main is sponsoring an "Art & Crafts Around the Park" event. The rain dates will be May 5th and 6th. If you are an artist in the area, the cost is $100 for a 10x10 booth and we ask that you commit to both days. This is a juried event. Please submit pictures of your work to vlsaladin@gmail.com. We hope to hear from you soon.

Like us on Facebook or visit our website!

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Looking Back Farragut

THE FOX DEN BUGLE These days, the words Fox Den are synonymous with golf, but something many of us might not know is that the Fox Den community also published the very first newspaper in the area!

The Fox Den Bugle was the official communication for the Fox Den Country Club, with its very first issue hitting the presses in May 1968. The paper chronicled the development of the country club, a dream conceived by Chester A. Massey of Knoxville. The front page of the very first Fox Den Bugle features a Welcome message from Massey himself stating the purpose of the Bugle: “The Bugle is intended to call attention to the developments, activities and progress of Fox Den Village and Country Club.” The issue also featured Willard Byrd, a notable golf course superintendent credited with clearing the land for Fox Den.

He worked on many of America’s finest golf courses and was very excited about the new Fox Den project. Per Byrd, “Fox Den is without a doubt one of the most beautiful pieces of land I’ve ever worked on.”

In May 1969, the first nine holes opened.

The first Clubhouse, the old Oliver Kermit Everett farmhouse, opened in March 1969, with the second (the current Fitness Center) following shortly thereafter in May 1971, and the third (the current Clubhouse) joining the ranks in 1995.

Though the development is now complete and the Bugle no longer calls the monthly news of Fox Den’s construction progress, the community lives on and continues to embody the original spirit with which it was conceived—to provide world-class golf and facilities to its residents and the community.

Written By Jennifer Porterfield

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Established in 1968

Join The Fun At Fox Den Country Club!

Benefits of Belonging The Members of Fox Den represent a substantial gathering of influential people who seek to build relationships and create lifelong memories. We represent a community of like-minded individuals who wish to expand both their personal and business network. Newcomers to Fox Den cultivate lifelong relationships among those who share like sensibilities. There are many ways in which our Members build relationships and enrich their lives. Connecting with other members is cultivated through many golfing and non-golfing activities here at the Club such as: Member-Member Golf Tournament, Member Open House, Family Pool Activities, Junior Golf Programs, Kid’s Camp and More!

For more information, visit our website, or call or email Membership Director Cathy Storm at cathys@foxdencountryclub.com

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MILESTONES E V ENT C ENTER

Milestones Event Center is the ideal site for many memorable occasions. Whether you need space for a small meeting or dinner for a family reunion; bridal or baby shower; or even a place to celebrate someone’s life, The Milestones Event Center is the perfect place for any event.

Located inside the Farragut Office Park off of Kingston Pike in the heart of Farragut, the Milestones Event Center is open and available for whatever “Milestone” event you need.

Celebration of Life Memorials • Weddings & Parties • Business Meetings & Conferences

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Call us today at (865) 898-6748 to set up a time to tour our wonderful facility or contact us at contact@clickeventcenters.com for more information.

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Quality is Everything

At Hyde Farms, we know quality is always important.

Our fresh pork, sweet corn, and strawberries are all locally produced on our farms. All our pork is USDA inspected and approved. We sell a full line of produce throughout the year. Try it yourself and taste the difference!

423-667-6981 www.HydeFarms.net 7545 Highway 411 South, Greenback, Tennessee 37742

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AFFORDABLE, ATTRACTIVE AND MADE OUT OF THE FINEST MATERIALS AVAILABLE! Call Diversified Enclosures & Screen to have your own screenroom built today. We are a unique family-owned business that only provides top-notch craftsmanship, fair pricing and the highest quality material around. We install sunrooms, screenrooms, powder-coated aluminum handrails, remote Roll-Ups and so much more.

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Our mission is to strengthen and support our community by promoting business growth, education and economic development.

30 YEARS LATER… It was 1987 when Fox Broadcasting made its first prime-time TV debut, Ronald Reagan was President of the United States, top films were Lethal Weapon and The Princess Bride and we lost stars like Rita Hayworth and Fred Astaire. The Town of Farragut—named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first admiral of the U.S. Navy and born in the area—had been incorporated just seven years prior and was led by Mayor Bob Leonard, first Town mayor.

At his request, through the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, the Farragut Chamber of Commerce was

incepted in May 1987, with a mission to “strengthen and support our community by promoting business growth, education and economic development.” The charter membership was approximately 139 members. The Chamber later amended its name to “Farragut West Knox” to be inclusive and reflective of the growing business membership.

Mayor Leonard passed away on November 12, 2012 at age 87.

He attended his last event as a lifetime Chamber member—a “Sneak Preview” evening reception the night before the official Grand Opening of Costco Wholesale in Farragut—on November 8, 2012. On

A NOTE ABOUT THE PRESIDENT/CEO… Upon her arrival in the Farragut West Knox area in 2001, Bettye Sisco took on leadership of a small chamber with a dwindling membership of approximately 100 businesses, debts to be rectified and no other staff to carry out its operations. The Chamber had hosted perhaps 7 networking events in the previous year. Its future was unclear at best. With her extensive background of decades in marketing and sales, an internationally traveled speaker and sales trainer, she took on the task of rebuilding the chamber member by member. Now, 16 years later, the Chamber is a highly active and successful not-for-profit organization funded by membership and events, managed by a professional staff and led by its core volunteer group of corporate and community leaders that comprises its Executive Board and Board of Directors.

Bettye Sisco retired as of December 31, 2016. In January 2017, the Board appointed the current Executive Assistant, Julie Blaylock, as the Interim Director. On February 8, they elected to hire her as the new President/CEO. With 5+ years’ experience at the Chamber and a sincere passion for the organization and the businesses/ community it serves, she is honored to be entrusted with the position and excited for the Chamber’s future. Cheers to 30 more years!

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November 9, at the behest of lifetime member Joan McIntee, current Mayor Ralph McGill declared a proclamation for the Chamber in celebration of its 25th anniversary and in recognition of its many contributions to the businesses and community. November 9 is “Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce Day.” The Chamber celebrates its 30th Anniversary in 2017, boasting a membership of approximately 750, and currently supported by its 2 staff members, 15 board members and over 20 Ambassadors. We are incredibly proud of the growth of our Chamber and look forward to many more decades of helping our businesses thrive and succeed.

BORN TO BE WILD: Celebrating 30 Years of Navigating The Business Jungle!

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he Chamber’s largest annual event and fundraiser is its silent and live auction, which provides spectacular advertising for over 300 businesses and has grown to see an average 250 attendees each year. The auction is one of several events that supports the Chamber’s Continuing Education Scholarships, and a portion of tickets goes to an area charity.

Each of the past 29 auctions have centered around a theme that inspires the event’s décor, tabletop centerpieces, item packages and more. From “Turning Dreams Into Reality” to “Puttin’ on the Ritz” to being on the “Road to Rio,” guests embrace the spirit of each theme, which makes the event even more fun.

For 2017, the Chamber is “Born to be WILD!” and will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Friday, May 12, beginning at 6pm, as it reflects back on three decades of helping businesses navigate the “jungle out there” and looks forward to the adventures and excitement of whatever the next 30 years has to offer!

Sponsorship of this event is a fantastic way to highlight your business.

Sponsorships are available to members at Presenting, Event and Community levels. New for 2017 is the inclusion of complimentary tickets at ALL levels of sponsorship. The

Chamber is supremely grateful to current Event Sponsors Rothchild Catering & Conference Center, TDS Telecom and Town of Farragut; Community Sponsors NHC Place Assisted Living and Pinnacle Financial Partners; and media sponsors Farragutpress and i105.3 WFIV. Businesses can also choose to build a Tabletop Display that is a decorative centerpiece and live auction item. Past Tabletops have included hot air balloon ride, prestigious golf packages, trips and dinners for 10 and all compete fiercely for the “Best Dressed Tabletop” award.

Item donations are also needed! Event tickets, spa packages, wine baskets, restaurant gift cards and more are looked forward to each year by the businesses, clients and community members who attend this event. Contact the Chamber right away to be included in the program. Tickets can be purchased at www. farragutchamber.com and are $60 each or $550 for a table of 10.

Friday, May 12th, 2017 at 6 pm.

Purchase tickets at www.farragutchamber.com Call 865-675-7057 for further details and questions about the Chamber’s Special Events.

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Hydrangeas

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Written by Gayle Fisher

eautiful, lush, colorful and longlasting hydrangeas have only recently become a standard landscape plant. Once considered old-fashioned, this shrub is among the many Victorian favorites that have made a comeback in the American garden.

We especially love them here in East Tennessee, where they are winter hardy and nearly everybody’s grandmother had them growing somewhere in their yard. I have extensive knowledge of how hardy hydrangeas are. Twelve years ago, I asked my children to each give me a hydrangea for Mother’s Day. I had already picked out the plants, and all they had to do was cough up the money to their father. I planted the five hydrangeas close to the entrance of our farm under a dogwood.

You have seen the pictures in magazines— large fluffy blooms, gorgeous color and a heavenly scent. This display was going to wow my visitors.

Being a new gardener and not researching the plants enough, I found myself with constantly wilted plants, and I had no easy means of getting water to the thirsty, spindly little shrubs. I hoped that this wilting was due to the new plants not being established. The next year, I had the same disappointing performance—weeping foliage and no blooms. The third year, I dug up the plants, brought them to the house and planted them again, this time outside the garden room where water was abundant and I saw them every day.

The fourth year, I had only foliage again, but not as much wilting thanks to the water. Looking after them daily became a chore when winter came since they are deciduous; I was gazing at little bare sticks. I then made a terrible mistake and pruned them back severely. This

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was a sure way not to get any blooms the next summer, since hydrangeas bloom on old wood.

Fast forward ten years, lots of water and no pruning, and my hydrangeas are finally fabulous, magazinequality beauties.

The color of the hydrangea is affected by the soil. If

you bought your plant or received it as a gift in full bloom and then the next year, your plant had a weaker color or faded appearance, you need to amend the soil.

Flower color depends to a large extent on soil pH. Acidic soils (pH 5.0 to 5.5) yield blue to purple flowers, while more alkaline soils (pH 6.5 to 7.5) yield pink to red ones. Some cultivars are more affected by pH than others, but white flowers (my favorite) are not affected by pH at all. Lime is

used to raise the soil pH (make it less acidic), and aluminum sulfate is used to lower it (make it more acidic). Any changes you make in the soil’s pH should be done gradually over several seasons. If you have strongly acidic soil and want to grow pink hydrangeas, growing them in containers would be your best option, as they are a great container plant.

Even with our increasingly warm winters, we still need to remember that they like partial shade and well-drained soil (late, hot afternoon sun really makes them droop). Make sure they are planted in an area where water is an easy commodity. Without rain, I am watering mine every other day with a soaker hose.

Two native hydrangeas are Oakleaf and Annabelle. Being native to our area, they flourish with less effort than Lacecaps or Mopheads. Oakleaf blooms start out green and turn white as they mature, and they get to be as much as eighteen inches overall.

Their name comes from the beautiful shape of their leaves, which look like an Oak tree leaf. Their handsome foliage turns a brilliant red and orange-brown in the Fall. Annabelle has numerous flowers and blooms that are a pure white. This native can be pruned and

returns to bloom in the same season. Neither Annabelle nor Oakleaf has their color affected by soil pH, so enjoy them in their natural shades of white. If we have a surprise frost late in the spring season, these natives will still perform, whereas you may lose all of your Mophead blooms.

ranging from white to various shades of pink and blue. I have a soaker hose running through the beds. I started with five hydrangeas fifteen years ago, and today I have over sixty.

Hydrangea blooms are easy to dry and use in your home throughout the seasons. If you like the Victorian look, just let them dry in a vase. Cut the flowers early in the day when in full bloom, and let them stand in two to three inches of water (do not replenish the water) until they are dry. This gives a fuller, more natural form. You can also hang the fresh flowers upside down in a dark, dry space, but the heads will tend to wilt or collapse. These dried flowers can be used in wreaths, dried arrangements or as holiday tree decorations.

If they are allowed to dry naturally on the plant in the garden, they have a natural bronze color, and the heads will usually last until after Christmas.

ROOTING HYDRANGEAS: The technique is extremely simple.

Step 1: Take eight- to twelve-inch tip cuttings in early summer and strip off the lowest pair of leaves.

Step 2: Wet the cut ends and dip them in rooting powder.

Step 3: Stick each cutting into a container of moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and in the shade. The cutting should root in six to eight weeks. This is an easy way to increase your plants. Water is the key item in rooting and growing hydrangeas.

I have an obsession with hydrangeas.

Currently, I have fifteen Oakleaf standing over eight feet tall, eight Lacecaps, twelve Annabelle and twenty various Mopheads, with colors I did tell you that they are easy to root.

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Most of my sculpture is constructivist in nature, and I work in a variety of media.

I explore the possibilities of transformable or manipulative environmental elements.

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“During the period of my sculptural career, my work has evolved through three different styles. They are figurative, architectural and nostalgic. My philosophy has always been that the arts reflect the culture of the age, and the artist is responsible for integrating art with community life. Sculpture, in particular, should be put in touch with people, placed around them, and made a part of everyday life as it was in past centuries.�

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Happenings: March 6-24 Dogwood Arts: Synergy: Student Art Exhibition Opening Exhibit Reception, March 6, 5-9 pm at the Clayton Center for the Arts.

The Student Art Exhibition was developed to provide a forum for student artists to display their work and compete for awards. The juried art that is selected for exhibition will feature both traditional and non-traditional work and will be exhibited at the Clayton Center for the Arts in the Denso Gallery, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804-5907

March 15 Hands-On Cheesemaking Workshop When: 6:30-8:30pm Location: 923 N Central Street, The Central Collective, TN Price: $37 In this chèvre making class, we’ll cover lactic acid fermentation and how to handle the curds. Participants will get an understanding of the differences in cheese made with goat’s milk and cow’s milk.

Plus, each participant will leave with chèvre to take home. Feel free to BYOB! For more info, call 865.236.1590 or visit http://www. thecentralcollective.com/ticketpurchase/handson-cheesemaking-workshop for tickets!

March 18 Dogwood Arts: Hikes & Blooms Whether on a greenway through a historic park or on a natural trail through the woods, you will observe historic relics and beautiful wildflowers among the dogwood trees on these easy, threemile hikes. The interpretive hikes will highlight interesting facts, features and flora about the unique locations. Visit www.dogwoodarts.com/ hikes-blooms for details!

March 23-26 Big Ears Festival At various downtown Knoxville venues, this event brings together musicians and artists who span generations and transcend genres for dozens of concerts, installations, exhibitions, film screenings and interactive workshops.

For more info, visit www.bigearsfestival.com!

March 25 Family Fun Day: To Kitties’ Health When: 1-4pm Where: McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture, Knoxville TN Price: FREE Join us for a free Family Fun Day featuring activities, crafts, tours and more. The McClung Museum will offer a family event centered on the responsible care of cats. Additionally, there will be tours of the exhibition Divine Felines, crafts and story time. For more info, call 865.974.2144 or visit www.mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

to share their talents, works of art and accomplishments with the community.

March 25 Tennessee Valley Cat Fanciers, Inc. 40th Anniversary Ruby Show When: 10:00am 5:00pm Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday Where: Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park Over 40 breeds of cats, and household pets will be coming in from all over the country to be judged in 10 rings. There will also be a feline agility competition. Celebrate our ruby anniversary! For more information, visit www.tennesseevalleycatfanciersinc.com

March 31- April 30 Dogwood Arts: Dogwood Trails, Open Gardens & Camera Sites Explore the natural beauty of our region along more than 60 miles of trails as you enjoy a walk, bike or drive on the iconic Dogwood Trails throughout the Knoxville area. The Fountain City Trail is the featured trail in 2017.

For details, visit www.dogwoodarts.com/ trails-and-gardens!

March 27 Farragut High School’s Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser!

When: 6:15 - 7:45pm Where: Einstein Bros. Bagels 11693 Parkside Dr. The bowls are created for you by art students of Farragut High School as well as local artists, including many from Terra Madre. Empty Bowls is a nationwide movement to raise money to end hunger. You will be helping FISH Hospitality Pantries, a local non-profit organization that provides food to over 8,000 families each month.

For more information, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Empty-BowlsFarragut-High-School-NAHS-Einstein-BrosBagels-1414221355257751/

March 29 Dogwood Arts: A Very Special Arts Festival Where: West High School Time: 9am-12:30pm Celebrating the artistic endeavors of Knox County school-aged students having diverse abilities. The event is not a competition but an opportunity for students with disabilities

March 31 Artitude: A Partnership With the Cancer Support Community Where: The Atrium at Cherokee Mills When: 6-9pm Join us for our annual silent auction event showcasing one-of-a-kind, up-cycled and unique works for the home and garden at the Cancer Support Community. For details, visit www.cancersupportet.org/artitude-2017

April 1 Dogwood Arts: Chalk Walk When: 8:30am-4:30pm Where: Market Square and Krutch Park Dogwood Arts brings this event to Knoxville once again to continue to educate visitors and artists alike, about this lost art in hopes of keeping it alive for future generations.

For more info and registration, visit www.dogwoodarts.com/chalk-walk April 1 River Rescue Time: 10am-2pm This fun, community-wide event focuses on 40 different cleanup sites along the Tennessee River and its associated creek tributaries. Volunteers may come as individuals or in a group, such as families, friends, corporate teams, scout troops or church groups. Bags and gloves are provided, and each location has a “site captain” to assist volunteers. If you’d like to join us, please email Lauren Bird at lbird@ijams.org April 1 - March 10, 2018 Dogwood Arts: Art in Public Places We invite you to experience some of the larger variety with Art in Public Places, an annual exhibition featuring large-scale sculptures in Knoxville’s downtown public spaces, McGhee Tyson Airport and Oak Ridge. By displaying sculptures outdoors, we celebrate not only the art but our natural beauty during this year-round exhibition. For more info, visit www.dogwoodarts.com/art-inpublic-places

April 6-19 The Art of Recycling Sculpture Exhibit When: 8am-7pm Where: Knoxville Convention Center This sculpture exhibition features original artworks inspired by and incorporating scrap metal provided by steel recycler Gerdau and is a partnership among Gerdau, Dogwood Arts and the University of Tennessee Sculpture Program.

April 7-8 Gatlinburg Wine Weekend When: 5pm on the 7th to 6pm on the 8th Where: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts For a full schedule and ticket prices, visit: www.gatlinburg.com/event/wine-fest April 7-9 Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival Where: Historic Old City 227 East Jackson Avenue The festival honors the identity and spirit of our rich East Tennessee history while providing a premium listening environment for top-notch musical performances. For a full event schedule and ticket pricing, visit www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com

April 8, 14, & 15 Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Deep Well Farm Where: Deep Well Farm When: 11am-5pm Price: $10 Come join us for Easter egg fun at Deep Well Farm! Children 12 months and under get in free! For details, visit www.deepwellfarm.com April 12 Hikes & Blooms Whether on a greenway through a historic park or a natural trail through the woods, you will observe historic relics and beautiful wildflowers among the dogwood trees on these easy, three-mile hikes.

The interpretive hikes will highlight interesting facts, features, and flora about the unique locations. www.dogwoodarts.com April 14 & 15 Easter After Hours Wine & Cheese at Cranberry Hollow Interiors & Gifts When: 6 -8pm Where: 12556 Kingston Pike Enjoy this Easter with friends, games and store specials, and, of course, wine and tasty treats! Call for details! 865.288.7887 April 14 - 15 Easter Event on the Farm Where: RiverView Family Farm, 12130 Prater Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922 To follow the event for details, visit www.facebook.com/RiverViewFamilyFarm

April 22 Fido Fest When: 11am-3pm Where: Pinnacle at Turkey Creek Join us for our first Fido Fest at The Pinnacle! We’ve partnered with our local friends at Young Williams Animal Center and retailers to create an afternoon that celebrates our four-legged friends. Bring the family to enjoy a pet photo booth, kids’ activities, food trucks, local vendors and live entertainment! All animal lovers and four-legged friends are welcome. We’ll see you at The Pinnacle!

April 28 Southern Tequila & Taco Festival When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Gander Mountain Parking Lot, 11501 Parkside Drive Come join us for a very fun festival to raise funds for Remote Area Medical!

Enjoy tasting hand-crafted tequilas, margaritas, cocktails and beer, listening to some great music & eating some tacos!

We’ll also have our VIP attendees judge a taco competition, as well as the bestdecorated food booth! For details, including entertainment, tequila vendors, food vendors, directions and more, check out www.southerntequilafest.com.

April 28-30 Dogwood Arts Festival on Market Square With quality arts and crafts booths, performing arts, culinary arts demonstrations and tastings and an expanded children’s creation station, several blocks of downtown Knoxville are transformed into a lively street fair for the Dogwood Arts Festival! Join us for a spring celebration of our region’s arts, culture and natural beauty in the heart of downtown Knoxville!

For times and more information, visit www.dogwoodarts.com.

May 5 Farragut Food and Wine Festival Time: 6:30-9:30pm Where: The Renaissance Farragut From hometown bakeries to 4 Star experiences, it is a showcase of ‘best bite’ samples from Farragut’s area restaurants and food providers. Then patrons can pair those bites with wines, beers and ready-to-drink cocktails (ID required) from Farragut’s wine stores and their distributors.

Tickets available at Farragut merchants along Kingston Pike: Snooty PaTootie, Goin’ Postal, CH Interiors, by phone at 865-656-4444 and online at www.knoxvilletickets.com Now until May 12 Farragut Museum Exhibit: Fashionably Late The Farragut Museum invites the community to visit “Fashionably Late.” This exhibit features a variety of clothing and accessories from the Farragut Museum Collection. All items have been donated by local

donors and are indicative of fashions that would have been worn in this area.

May 19 Nine Lakes Wine FestivalWinemakers Dinner When: 6-10pm Where: 102 Deerfield Lane, Oak Ridge Price: $110 Experience award-winning wines served with a gourmet dinner on the lake at the beautiful Calhoun’s Event Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Enjoy live music, and meet leaders of Tennessee’s growing wine industry. You’ll experience sparkling wines with hors d’oeuvres, whites and reds with dinner and specialty fruit wines with desserts.

May 20 Children’s Festival of Reading When: 10am-3pm Where: World’s Fair Park Join us for storytelling, music, arts, crafts, science exploration, food and fun as we kick off our Summer Library Club! For more information, visit www.knoxlib.org/ calendar-programs May 20 The International Biscuit Festival Join us as we celebrate the most perfect of foods: the biscuit. More than 20,000 biscuit lovers will fill downtown Knoxville. Enjoy the Biscuit Boulevard, Biscuit Bazaar, Biscuit Baking Contest and other must-see events of the festival.

Festival goers can sample biscuit creations at the Biscuit Boulevard tasting area, cheer on competitors in the Biscuit Baking Contest, shop at the Biscuit Bazaar or vie for the pageant title of Miss or Mr. Biscuit. For more info and details, visit www.biscuitfest.com/ May 20 Knoxville Doll & Toy Show Time: 9:30am-3:00pm Where: Holiday Inn 9134 Executive Park Drive Price $6.00 Children 12 & under Free.

Antique, Vintage and Modern Dolls and Toys, Doll Furniture, Clothes, and Accessories, Reborns, OOAK, Figurines, Legos and much more. For event details visit www.SoutheasternDollShows.com.

May 21 Open Streets Knoxville When: 1-6pm Where: Central Street, Knoxville Open Streets Knoxville offers the opportunity to engage in physical activity in Knoxville’s communities and neighborhoods. Events include bike rides, street dancing and more in a fun, safe setting. The event is hosted by Bike Walk Knoxville, with significant support from the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization and City of Knoxville. Visit www. openstreetsknoxville.com for more information.

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CURTIS GLOVER These colorful, flowing fish outside of Jerry’s Artarama of Knoxville on Homberg Drive were the brainchild of local artist, Curtis Glover. Curtis has multiple murals and signage around town and hopes to see more original artwork gracing the walls of our fair city. This particular piece was inspired by his love of fishing and was an entirely original piece of work, from concept to completion. See more from this talented artist on his Instagram page at Curtis Glover Creative.

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