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Doug Robertson lives in Bowling Green, KY. H he got his pilot’s license before he got his drive airplanes for 14 years, in 1994 he took his first fl That day changed his view of aviation forever. “ Robertson said, “you have a 360-degree view an as it looks from the ground”.

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Doug has been a commercial hot air balloon pilot since 2004. He has flown JEFF MOSER over 800 flights and thousands of pasLimitlesssengers Life with a 100% safety record. He has a hot air balloon tour business in Bowling Green, eHotAir.com. He SWEETWATER flies whenever the weather will allow.

DIXIE YOUTH World Series Champions His son attends the University of Tennessee in is “all in” for the Vols. Doug has flown and atten USA and in Canada. He trained in Albuquerque city of US Ballooning and has participated in th largest in the country, over 550 balloons.

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6 From The Publisher 8 Tourism Welcome 12 Book Review: Harry T. Burn 31 Donna's Old Town Cafe Recipe 32 Tellico Village 24th Annual Home Tour 38 East Tennessee Foundation Pat Summitt Foundation Grants

Small Business Focus 40 Rather & Kittrell 59 Maca FALL FESTIVALS 23 Sequoyah Remembrance Day 24 Pickle Festival 24 Cherohala Skyway Festival

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From the Publisher

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he time to Fall into cooler temperatures has arrived, bringing with it a season of exceptional beauty. East Tennessee comes alive with vibrant colors, everywhere you turn the view is awe inspiring. This year, my girls are welcoming fall with big changes as my youngest starts middle school and the twins head into high school.

Time passes so quickly, they are growing up so fast.

The best time of our year happens in the fall, The Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta, a fundraiser celebrating its 7th year and taking place on the beautiful grounds of Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. This fun fiesta features activities for the whole family, live music, hot air balloon rides, and great food while raising funds for the Boys and Girls Club in Monroe County. The VIP tent is hosted by Longhorn’s Steakhouse, it is going to be a savory festival and we thank Stephen Covey, managing partner of the restaurant in Turkey Creek for his continued support.

This summer, the girls and I traveled to Jekyll Island, in this issue we share about this amazing, relaxing place on the Georgia coast.

It’s called the Golden Isles and it lives up to every bit of that name, with great beaches, attractions, historical landmarks and golf courses. We also took a quick family “glamping” getaway in the Smoky Mountains, check out how you can have this unique experience in our Under Canvas article.

In our summer issue we featured Hiwassee College, receiving great demand for copies, especially the baseball team fans, it was such an honor to commemorate their success. This time we get to share about Tennessee Wesleyan

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University and the new student center that was built for the whole community, plus did you know they hired over 12 faculty members displaced by the HC closing. Enjoyed visiting with them, beautiful campus and wonderful people.

It is so festive in our area this time of year with festivals nearly every weekend, mark your calendars for the Cherokee Fall Festival in Vonore and do not miss the Cherohala Skyway Festival in Tellico. Speaking of the Cherohala, we share in this issue about Air Cooled Classics, a shop that restores the air cooled Porsche for which quite a few have enjoyed the skyway curves. Most incredible is that owner, Don Ramsey recycles parts into beautiful artwork.

The amazing talents of those around us fulfilling dreams and creating new ones is truly inspirational. One that comes to mind, Jeff Moser, who is featured, lives everyday to the fullest, takes every opportunity and loves every moment of each day. I hope that something within the pages inspires or brings a smile or offers something to do.

From the Tellico Home Tour to the Autumn Gold Festival to the Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta and more… there is no excuse for not having fun this fall.

It is a blessing to share the beauty of our area and the people that are simply the best of mankind, right here in East Tennessee. I am humbled by the support of our advertisers, readers and subscribers. Enjoy this issue and make this fall season one of fun, family, friends, and forging new adventures.

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The Sweetwater Dixie Youth Baseball 5 and 6-year-old team enjoyed a regular season of winning, in fact they went UNDEFEATED! Sweetwater outscored their opponents by 101 runs in regional play. They invoked the mercy rule in 11 of their 12 wins. With a 12-0 record they headed to the State Championship!

THEY WON! Packing the undefeated season, state championship, uniforms, equipment, and fans galore, the players and coaches headed to Mississippi for the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series.

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Tourism Welcome From The Director

Blaina Tallent Best

As the summer peak season comes to an end, Monroe County Tourism is now shifting gears to prepare for the largest influx of visitors that come to enjoy Monroe County’s gorgeous fall views. Mid-October to early November is a magical time on the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway. The mountain air gets a little crisper with warm, but not-too-warm days and cool nights. The foliage becomes a gorgeous canvas made up of different shades of yellows, greens, oranges, and reds. The landscape is populated with sugar maples, hickories, sweetgum, scarlet oaks, red maples and nearly 100 other species of native trees, all showing off the most vibrant of colors.

Everyone from near and far arrives to take in the breathtaking views and experience a drive above the clouds!

During the months of October and November, Monroe County will welcome over 100,000 visitors. A lot of those visitors will be headed to do some leaf peeping on the Cherohala Skyway, but others are drawn to Monroe County for our unique experiences. There are so many wonderful things that you can do in Monroe County, home to both the Cherokee National Forest and Fort Loudoun State Historic Park.

Having a National Forest and a State Park in one county is a pretty special thing. Not to mention, we are also home to Tellico Lake in Vonore and our beautiful river in

Tellico Plains. The array of things that you can do vary from hiking, rafting, fishing, water sports, shopping our downtowns in Tellico, Vonore, and Madisonville and our official Main Street in Sweetwater to visiting the Lost Sea Adventure (America’s largest underground lake). We are a very blessed county with over 30 events happening in Monroe County from now until Christmas.

The second Monroe County Tourism Partnership meeting will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce in Madisonville. We would love to have owners/ managers of local restaurants, attractions, lodging facilities, and shops to join forces with us to ensure Monroe County continued success.More details can be found on our Facebook event page under VisitMonroeTN. Monroe County’s Bicentennial is still underway. The celebrations continue as the Monroe County Bicentennial tent will be traveling to different events throughout the County from now until late November. The Official Bicentennial Ceremony will happen in front of the Monroe County Courthouse on November 16th at 1 p.m. We also have available commemorative coins, lapel pins, yard signs, and t-shirts at the Monroe County Archives to help everyone celebrate this historic year.

To keep up with all of the fun things happening in Monroe County please visit us: www.monroecountytourism.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest (VisitMonroeTN).

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Halloween in the City

Halloween in the City of Madisonville will be held on Tuesday, October 31, from 5 - 9pm.

The event is sponsored by Madisonville’s Downtown Association and the Madisonville Police Department. Vendors are welcome to come and hand out treat. There will be a haunted house, treats and a costume contest. The contest begins at 6pm in the City Hall parking lot. Age groups go from infant to 12 years old and awards will be given in the categories of scariest, most original and prettiest costumes.

Halloween On Mayes Avenue

It’s Halloween and everybody knows the place to be is Sweetwater! What started decades ago with a few hundred is now a few thousand donning masks and costumes on historic Mayes Avenue. There’s even a haunted maze to add to the fun that exceeds the candy collecting. It’s a community event for the community, everyone gets involved and everyone enjoys every minute.

The rally of the community to make Halloween night a fun and safe is amazing. As for the treats, they are a plenty and impossible to count. It’s Halloween at its best and a must do for all.

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Harry T. Burn: Woman Suffrage, Free Elections and A Life of Service

by Tyler L. Boyd

merican women won the right to vote after seven grueling decades of hard work. The woman suffrage movement in the United States began in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848. Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting illegally in the 1872 election. In 1917, Alice Paul and Sue Shelton White (from Tennessee) served time in prison for protesting in front of the White House. Carrie Chapman Catt spent years traveling the country, giving hundreds of speeches and coordinated dozens of campaigns advocating for woman suffrage.

The efforts of these women culminated in June 1919 when the U.S. Congress proposed the 19th Amendment to the states for ratification. By March 1920, thirty-five states had ratified it, with only one more needed to make it the law of the land. Nearly every Southern state had rejected the amendment. In August 1920, the Tennessee General Assembly met in a special session to vote on ratification. The 12

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state senate overwhelmingly passed the resolution to ratify on August 13. On August 18, the state house of representatives voted on a motion to table the resolution. Both roll calls ended in a 48-48 tie. The House Speaker, an Anti-suffragist who was hoping to kill the amendment in Tennessee (and maybe even in the country), called for a vote on the “merits” of the resolution.

Earlier that morning, the youngest member of the legislature, McMinn County Representative Harry T. Burn of Niota, had received a letter from his widowed mother, Febb Burn. “Hurrah and vote for suffrage, and don’t keep them in doubt….Don’t forget to be a good boy and help Mrs. Catt with her ‘rats.” Is she the one that put rat in ratification? Ha!” Burn had been torn between his belief in woman suffrage and his desire to represent his constituents who he had been misled into believing were against woman suffrage.

On the vote on the merits, Burn followed his mother’s advice. He voted “aye” to break the tie. The vote was then 49-47. The 19th Amendment had been ratified,

making Tennessee the “Perfect 36th” state.

Burn’s vote had put it over the top. It was pandemonium in the House Chamber as the suffragists celebrated and the Antisuffragists seethed in anger.

Unbeknownst to many, Burn’s deciding vote to ratify the 19th Amendment was only the beginning of a long and impactful career in public service. Tyler L. Boyd, a social studies teacher in Lenoir City and Burn’s greatgrandnephew, has written a comprehensive biography of Burn. Boyd was inspired to write the book in part to help celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment in 2020.

Debunking the errors and apocryphal stories that persist to this day also provided Boyd inspiration to write the book. Contrary

to popular belief, Burn did not vote “no” on the amendment. Rather, he only voted to table it. The letter from his mother was not a letter of admonishment, but of motherly advice. The most popular myth of all is the story of the angry mob of Anti-suffragists that chased Burn out of the Capitol as he feared for his life.

Until Boyd completed his research, the remainder of Burn’s life and career (which lasted into the 1970s) remained unexplored.

Burn served in the state senate and as a delegate to four state constitutional conventions. He was an unsuccessful candidate for governor in 1930. He helped to secure universal suffrage in Tennessee, drafted clean election laws, and led successful careers in law and banking. He voted to ratify not one, but three different federal constitutional amendments. Burn,

McMinn County’s most famous resident, understood the impact that local and state government have on our everyday lives.

The impact of his accomplishments is still evident today.

Burn left the state legislature to work as an attorney in Rockwood. After a few years, he moved to Sweetwater. From 1927 to 1951, Burn called Sweetwater home.

For ten years, he practiced law with W.E. Michael (father of the late Van Michael).

His law office, located on the second floor of the Scruggs Building (now known as New Block) served as the campaign headquarters during his unsuccessful campaign for governor in 1930. In the 1949 and 1951 legislative sessions, Burn represented Monroe, McMinn, Bradley, and Polk Counties in the state senate. Burn secured successful legislation to improve

the schools and roads in Monroe County. He caused uproar over his local legislation that attempted to expand the Sweetwater city limits and ban the sale of alcohol.

Boyd’s book, “Tennessee Statesman Harry T. Burn: Woman Suffrage, Free Elections, and a Life of Service,” will be available on August 5th. The History Press, an imprint of Arcadia Publishing, is the publisher.

The book can be purchased on www.arcadiapublishing. com and will be sold in several bookstores and museums across the state.

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BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIR OR BLANKET, HAVE DINNER AND STAY FOR THE BALLOON GLOW AT DUSK

This is a rain or shine event. No Refunds. Balloons will inflate weather permitting.

The 7th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta will return to East Tennessee at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. Enjoy Balloon rides, live music, food, arts & crafts, kids zone and much more all while supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Monroe County. The two-day Balloon Fiesta begins on Saturday, August 31st from 4pm - 10pm, and runs through Sunday, September 1st, from 4pm - 10 pm. The finale each night will be a Balloon Glow set to music with all of the colorful hot air balloons beginning at dusk.

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Before the glow, the hot air balloon pilots will be available for tethered rides, come out to meet the pilots, take pictures and take home a collectible, free trading card from each one.

There is even a handicap accessible balloon and a hot air balloon photo opportunity.

New this year is the Blue MMn Scavenger Hunt, great for all ages and prizes awarded. It’s going to be exciting fun for all while supporting a very worthy cause, The Boys and Girls Club of Monroe County that High Jinx Billy Green

recently formed a strategic alliance with Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region. The merger strengthened both organizations to better serve the kids throughout the region.

Across the Monroe County units over 300 kids are served daily, in fact, some units have reached capacity. With the club exploring options to serve more kids, the timing could not be better in choosing to partner with Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta Annual Fundraiser.

It has always been the goal of the Balloon Fiesta to showcase Monroe County and assist the organizations, individuals, and non-profits who directly impact the lives of disadvantaged babies, children or youth. Surrounded by the spectacular mountain views of the on the shores of the beautiful Tellico Lake, The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is the perfect location for all ages to enjoy this fun, family event.

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SOUTHERN STAR, 4pm

DIXIE KINGPINS, 6pm

The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum Amphitheater will kick off the fiesta with Southern Star, followed by Dixie Kingpins and closing the spectacular live music line up is The Austin Zachary Band at 7:00pm. Get ready to clap your hands, tap your feet and dance.

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FIESTA VIP PASS MENU BY LONGHORN STEAK HOUSE ON SALE $125 A PERSON RESERVED PARKING • PREMIER VIEWING Looking for a unique experience, join us in the VIP Hospitality Tent for savory fare from Longhorns Steakhouse, reserved parking, premier viewing of the hot air balloon glow, museum admission, private restrooms, meet & greet with the pilots and so much more. VIP tickets are available online.

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DOUG ROBERTSON BALLOONMEISTER CANDY CORN Doug Robertson lives in Bowling Green, KY. He is an aviator. In 1981, he got his pilot’s license before he got his driver’s license. After flying airplanes for 14 years, in 1994 he took his first flight in a hot air balloon. That day changed his view of aviation forever. “There is nothing like it”, Robertson said, “you have a 360-degree view and it’s as peaceful in the air as it looks from the ground”.

Doug has been a commercial hot air balloon pilot since 2004. He has flown over 800 flights and thousands of passengers with a 100% safety record. He has a hot air balloon tour business in Bowling Green, eHotAir.com. He flies whenever the weather will allow. His son attends the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, so his family is “all in” for the Vols. Doug has flown and attended festivals all over the USA and in Canada. He trained in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the capital city of US Ballooning and has participated in that event which is the largest in the country, over 550 balloons.

Doug shares his life with his co-pilot, Kim Richards. They met eleven years ago at a balloon event. They both enjoy flying and meeting new people around this wonderful hobby of sport ballooning. Doug is a medical sales professional outside the world of ballooning. However, most of his weekends in the summer are spent introducing new passengers to his larger than life world.

Jared Miller FIERY GIZZARD BALLOONING Jared is from Bowling Green, Kentucky and has been involving with ballooning for since 1997. It’s a family affair with his wife Amy as his crew chief, they purchased their first balloon in 2007. Ballooning is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and spend time working with family and friends while operating a small balloon ride business in Bowling Green. Stop by and meet Jared, Amy, Pierce and Megan Miller, ask them about the name of their balloon.

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Michael is from Louisville, Kentucky and has been involved with ballooning since the early 80s with his uncle. Experienced flights in several states and Mexico in balloons up to 120,000 cubic feet is just a glimpse of this commercial pilots history. When not up in the air, Michael serves his city as Battalion Chief of the Louisville Fire Department, with 21 years of service to date. He also is the owner/operator of Louisville Tree Care. Proudly married with two children, one of whom is currently a student pilot. The firefighting, hot air balloon pilot is looking forward to being a part of the fiesta.

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

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

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Frank hails from Tupelo, Mississippi and has been a Hot Air Balloon Pilot since 1995.

Flying the patriotic, “America” balloon is something of which he holds great passion.

Since 1987, Frank has been the owner of Mississippi Bottle Water, he has also enjoyed being a college basketball referee. Feel free to yell, “Go Bulldogs,” when you approach Frank, the former cheerleader and graduate of Mississippi State University has great pride in his alma mater.

He is excited to be a part of this fundraising event, enjoying it all while giving back.

Balloon Glow To Music!

Billy Green WEATHER PERMIT TING BLUE MOON Billy is from Shepherdsville, Kentucky and has been a part of the ballooning community for 19 years.

It started with helping out at a tethered balloon event, followed by pilot training and then getting the first balloon, Billy has both a private and commercial pilot license. In 2018, Billy participated in his first long jump flight for 2 hours and 11 minutes traveling 46 miles, reaching maximum altitude of just over 14,000 feet. We he is not ballooning, it is sharing about the sport and educating others that is enjoyed most. Check him out at www.lighterthanairballoonadventures.com

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WEATHER PERMITTING

Weather Permitting

By Cece Owens You hear it, see it and even discuss it...that phrase, “Weather Permitting.” Which by dictionary definition is “if the weather is good enough to allow it.” Of course, we are all aware that weather controls things like mowing the yard or visiting the beach or playing an outdoor sport. Those that enjoy boating or fishing have a keen understanding of watching the weather as to not get caught on the water in a storm. We know that bad weather can change things rapidly and at times make things dangerous.

For a hot air balloon, the weather needs to be perfect. Too hot, and the balloon won’t float.

Too windy, and it won’t inflate. Too raining, it is just miserable for all. Too stormy, heck any storm and it is a no go! Hot air balloons can only function when weather conditions are safe. Winds above 10mph, lightning, precipitation, and developing weather are not safe for hot air balloons. The Balloon meister and pilots check within a 30 mile radius or further depending on the weather conditions.

Early morning is the best time of the day for flying as the sun is rising and winds are calmer. The best time for tethered rides is the early evening as the sun is setting and the best time of the day for a balloon glow is at dark for more than just the amazing display of lighted balloons. It is the atmosphere, the rising and setting of the sun, the wind and the heat that the Balloon

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meister and pilots watch carefully. If they say it is not safe, then you can guarantee that is fact--if they could, they would as ballooning is their passion, sharing it with others is their love.

the pilot briefing that sets the initial decision of safe weather conditions. The balloon meister will continue through the event to watch the weather conditions and will communicate with all to maintain safety during the event.

At the Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta, the word, “weather permitting,” is stated enough to break a guinness world record. Sometimes a balloon event is cancelled or events changed due to weather conditions. This is for the safety of the pilots, crew, passengers, and spectators. When a gust of wind catches an inflated balloon, it could damage the balloon or vehicles, or injure people or worse.

Stay up to date on the status of “weather permitting” at the Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta by following us on social media. For those at the event, pilot briefings are held on the stage and open to the public. Additionally, Balloon meister, Doug Robertson will make announcements from the stage to keep all spectators updated.

MLBF Balloon Meister, Doug Robertson will communicate with the pilots about 30 minutes prior to the start of operations. The pilots will check-in for the day, go over rules and regulations, and discuss the weather. It is

Weather Permitting... it is going to be a Spectacular Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta benefitting Boys and Girls Club of Monroe County. See ya there...

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Advanced media technologies and electronics enhance visitors’ enjoyment of this all new exhibit. It portrays the Cherokee life and the legacy of Sequoyah in an all new multi-million dollar museum.

Open Year Round Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm Sunday: Noon - 5pm 423-884-6246 seqmus@tds.net Highway 360, Vonore, Tennessee

A Fundraiser for The Boys & Girls Club & Other Children’s Charities In Monroe County

Cherokee Fall Festival September 7 & 8 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time to experience food, arts and crafts demonstrations, music and dance. A blacksmith will be doing on-site demonstrations in the shop both days. Other demonstrations and displays will include Cherokee life in 1700’s and a Civil War encampment.

Owned and Operated by the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians

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Cherohala Skyway 4th annual

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Saturday October 26th 9am - 5pm

Celebrating the Bicentennial of Monroe County and in commemoration of the Early Settlers of the Tellico Mountains, the Charles Hall Museum will host the 4th Annual Cherohala Skyway Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Charles Hall Museum from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live music, lots of food, artisans, crafters, pioneer demonstrations, wagon rides antique tractors and a huge Tellico Plains library book sale.

Mountain and Bluegrass music with the #1 Bluegrass Band--The Farm Hands! Also, the Graves Brothers, Faith Willin, and others.

Take a ride aboard the Barrel Train or on the horse-drawn covered wagon, both rides are free! Check out the petting zoo and make woodland crafts at the kid’s table. For a small fee there will be inflatables, including bounce houses and slides, face painting and hair color by the Girl Scouts, plus a unique motorized helicopter ride!

Tellico Plains Junior High and High School Art Classes will surprise festival goers with a special art show that will be displayed in the Museum. Also, inside the museum, the historical Cherohala Skyway DVD will be on display that includes footage of the first

Tellico Plains/North Carolina Wagon Train in 1958 and the dedication of the road in 1996.

Pioneer demonstrations include weaving, pottery wheel throwing, general wood carving, carving Native American flutes, blacksmithing, corn shelling, corn meal grinding, rope pulling, old time salve making in an iron pot, fly fishing demonstrations lessons.

Antique tractor, lawn mowers, small engine, and classic cars will be on display in the field behind the museum, you’re invited to bring your own, just be there by 9:30 am. No fee and no registration is required.

Bring canned goods or non-perishable items to the Tellico Plains Food Pantry area and you will be entered into a drawing for two Dollywood tickets.

The Charles Hall Museum is a non-profit history museum that is funded by 20% of the museum’s gift shop sales, fundraisers, and private donations. For more information visit the Charles Hall Museum Facebook page or contact at charleshallmuseum@ hotmail.com or 423-253-2111.

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October 13, 10:30am The Coker Creek Ruritan Club is excited to host crafters, artists, food vendors, entertainers and more on October 12th & 13th for the 51st Autumn Gold Festival. The popular duo, Faith Willin’ will headline the entertainment both days....Saturday at 10 AM and Sunday at 2 PM. Come enjoy some good foot tappin’ music!

The festival opens at 10am on Saturday, October 12th with the annual flag raising, national anthem and welcoming from the County Mayor.

Admission on Saturday is $10 for adults and free to children 11 yrs & under. On Sunday, October 13th, the festival will open at 10:30am with the Beauty Pageant at 1pm.

Admission on Sunday is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and free to children 11 yrs & under.

There is so much to enjoy throughout both days of the festival as music fills the autumn air and families enjoy amazing demonstrations that include spinning/weaving, panning for gold and native Cherokee Indians on crafting corn husk dolls and playing stickball. Mark you calendars and don’t miss the Autumn Gold Festival in Coker Creek.

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Colloms Campus Center

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t’s just a walk in the park for the students and faculty of Tennessee Wesleyan University. Literally, taking a stroll around the campus with lush landscape and magnificent architecture is the same as walking in a beautiful park.

There are more than 20 buildings making up the campus with a design that allows students to move easily between classes, administrative offices and services, athletic events and college activities. This “park like”

by CeCe Owens

setting is the main campus of Tennessee Wesleyan University located in historic Athens, Tennessee.

The newest addition to this beautiful landscape is the Colloms Campus Center featuring new spaces and resources for students, a game lounge, made-to-order grill, student success center, study rooms and much more. It has become the hub of student life, providing opportunities to study, grab some food or relax with friends.

The Honorable Judge Carl Colloms pledged a $2 million gift towards this facility. In honor of this contribution, the building was named the Colloms Campus Center. “I knew my path, and I appreciate Tennessee Wesleyan letting me travel that path,” said the 1964 TWU graduate. It had been planned to dedicate the building in his full name, however, the always humble man requested that it be named after his family.

Colloms Campus Center hosts an exterior design that inhabits the tradition, historic feel of the campus but also stands out in new beauty. The second floor offers a large balcony with rocking chairs overlooking the grassy Commons lawn for which decades

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of graduates have crossed to receive their diplomas. The building offers career services, servant leadership offices, interview rooms, tutoring, a student art gallery, along with a ballroom. It’s a social meeting place for organizations, clubs and students that will encourage learning and creativity. “We wanted to build a place where everybody feels comfortable.” said University President Harley Knowles.

At Tennessee Wesleyan University, it is a belief in the student as a whole, a focus on academics, spiritual, social, and fun that is clearly defined by the interior theme of hard work and serious fun. In addition to providing services for students, faculty and staff, the Colloms Campus center will also have space for meetings and gatherings for community members.

The newest dining option, Burkett’s, is a made-to-order grill. From burgers to smoothies to salad, Burkett’s makes it fresh and cooks it hot. Named in honor of Athen’s most famous resident, Burkett Witt, Tennessee’s first African-American Mayor, elected to office in 1983. A lifelong Athens resident, leaving only to serve his country in World War II. Upon his return, he opened

Ribbon Cutting: TWU President Harley Knowles, Honorable Judge Carl Collums, Former Athens Mayor Burkett Witt.

Bo and Pete’s Southern Soda Shop, in 1956, the restaurant moved to the basement of Townsend Hall and finally moving in 1962 to the Sherman Fine Building to what is now known as the Glenn Lowe Dining Room. In 2014, Burkett Witt was awarded an honorary doctorate of public service, commemorating his more than 30 years of service to Athens.

Taking a stroll inside of Colloms Campus Center it is the colors used in design

that capture attention. The positive, engaging atmosphere is felt throughout and begs for you to start a conversation, have a little fun or walk through the large bookstore with window displays full of school spirit. Upstairs the history of the school is expressed on the walls, the remarkable reminder of the impact of this landmark institution. The artistic talents of students are impressive within the gallery area, allowing one to see the amazing opportunities afforded at the campus.

Colloms Campus Center has combined the history of the campus with the modern needs of both students and community. Taking the opportunity to build into the magnificent landscape a place of gathering, a building honoring legacies and a center of service to the students, faculty, staff and community.

Tennessee Wesleyan University, a dedicated good steward in all aspects of community, education and impact on the world.

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It’s zucchini season! Melissa Graves shows us an unexpected way to use that versatile vegetable.

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Ingredients 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions Preheat oven to 400°. Place zucchini in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Let stand 10 minutes, then squeeze out moisture.

Combine zucchini with eggs, Parmesan and half of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

Press into a greased 13 x 9-in. baking dish.

Bake 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add green pepper.

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce 1 medium green pepper, chopped

Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes longer.

Freeze Option Cool baked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap casserole; reheat on a lower oven rack until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

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TELLICO VILLAGE: 24th annual charity home tour

The GFWC- Tellico Village Women’s Club is holding its 24th annual charity home tour on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm in the following Tellico Village neighborhoods: Coyatee Coves, Coyatee Shores, Tanasi Point, and Chatuga Point.

The Tellico Village Women’s Club is known for its home tour, but also for the support given to local charities in Monroe and Loudon counties as well as internationally from the proceeds of the tour. Included in those charities are the Child Advocacy Center, Good Samaritan, Weekend Food 4 Kids, Imagination Library, Habitat for Humanity, Tellico Village Fire Department, as well as the Heifer Project, Kisima Academy in Kenya for scholarships and For One Another, a water filtration system.

This year two seminars will be held upstairs at the Yacht Club by Amish Elegance at 1:30 pm on furniture styling and by Keener Homes at 3:00 pm on home building trends.

You will also be able to enter a raffle for two nights in a cabin at beautiful Sequoyah Landing and Marina.

Besides dessert and coffee, the reception will feature our 18 sponsors who will be available to talk to you about finance, insurance, legal needs, home decor,

Coyatee Coves - Built in 2017, this 4,600 square foot lakefront home has spectacular lake views, from nearly every room, multiple decks and a private boat dock. Features of this house include the great bunk room, enticing wine cellar and a charming beam above the pool table from the owner’s childhood home.

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landscaping, wellness and other Village services.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the event. Tickets will be available in the Village beginning in mid-September at Sloans Hardware, United Community Bank and the Village Salon; in Lenoir City at Broadway Florist; or by calling 865-408-0138 or 865-458-5253, visit www.gfwctellico.org for further information about the homes and sponsors.

Coyatee Shores - Welcome to this charming brick and stone 3,000 square foot home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fabulous wood accents, and truly interesting architectural features. You will enjoy this lovely space and the creative owner’s vision of a favorite place for every season, including lake views from the upstairs windows.

Tanasi Point - This gracious 5,200 square foot lakefront home is located on the main channel of Tellico Lake just around the bend from the Tanasi Clubhouse. Tall ceilings, open spaces and wonderful exterior spaces makes this home a peaceful sanctuary for family and solace – a feast for the senses!

Chatuga Point - Built in 2013, this lovely 3,900 square foot Tuscan-style lake view home is beautifully appointed to enjoy retirement, friends, entertaining, and movie night. This home brings the Tuscan theme to life in a wonderful collection of the owner’s antique treasures and offers a creative and gorgeous use of wood and stone accents.

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A fund of East Tennessee Foundation, Announced Its Largest Grant Awards Year Ever In 2019 The Pat Summitt Foundation, a fund of East Tennessee Foundation, recently announced its 2019 grant recipients.

Eleven grants totaling over $740,000 were awarded to nonprofit organizations across the state, whose programs directly benefit Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers in Tennessee. This is an increase of nearly $250,000 over previous years.

“It is so rewarding to see Coach Summitt’s vision continue to grow. By granting $740,000 to non-profit organizations across the state of Tennessee, we are able to have a stronger impact on Alzheimer’s disease patients and their caregivers.

None of this would be possible without our incredible donors.”

– Joan Cronan, Chair of the Pat Summitt Foundation Advisory Board

2019 PAT SUMMITT FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENTS ALZHEIMER’S TENNESSEE, INC. Statewide

MONROE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS & FRIENDS, INC. Serving Monroe County

“Live Well with Alzheimer’s Academy” will help individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s by providing them with coping skills, and information about early-stage Alzheimer’s, community services, and peer-to-peer connections.

Cora Veal Senior Center, Monroe County Health Council, Monroe County Health Department, Access Medical Care, and Ministerial Support Council for Monroe County will work together to develop programs and new ways to serve families with Alzheimer’s disease.

CONCORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Serving Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon, & Monroe Counties Concord Adult Day Enrichment Services (CADES) will provide scholarship assistance for adults who are impaired with Alzheimer’s and other dementias so they can attend CADES therapeutic and recreational program.

CAREGIVER RELIEF PROGRAM OF BEDFORD COUNTY Serving Bedford, Coffee, Lincoln, & Rutherford counties Caregivers and persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease will receive free home visits by nurses who provide physical and emotional support, education, and respite for the whole family.

KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY CAC Serving Knox County The Music & Memory™ Program, which brings personalized digital music into the lives of elders with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, will be implemented for adult day care and homebound clients.

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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE - KNOXVILLE Statewide Digital technologies will help provide caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s disease with personalized information about how to manage their stress, take care of themselves, deal with depression, and other beneficial interventions.

PAGE ROBBINS ADULT DAY CENTER Serving Fayette & Shelby Counties

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A new tub with glide chair entry, UV water purification, and other improved features will make it safer and easier to bathe clients at the day center which serves those with memory loss.

An Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver and Patient Resource Center will be located in an easily accessible building adjacent to the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, and will provide information, education, trainings, and other resources.

SENIOR CITIZENS HOME ASSISTANCE SERVICE Serving Knox and 14 other counties in East Tennessee.

Funds will support fees for clients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia who rely on financial support for caregiving services.

SHANGRI-LA THERAPEUTIC ACADEMY OF RIDING (STAR) Serving Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Roane & Sevier counties A “farm experience” will be provided for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, and visits will be subsidized for miniature horses and donkeys at Alzheimer’s and Memory Care facilities.

THE PAT SUMMITT CLINIC UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER Knoxville, Tennessee After providing unwavering Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias care to the East Tennessee region for many years, The University of Tennessee Medical Center joined with The Pat Summitt Foundation in 2014 to enhance care provided to our community and create The Pat Summitt Clinic. The Clinic addresses memory disorders which requires a comprehensive spectrum of services. Under the helm of medical director Roberto Fernandez, MD, MPH, PhD, their experienced multi-disciplinary team helps patients with memory disorders, and their families and caregivers.

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Your life is a series of transitions.

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Nearly 20 years later, based on the steadfast belief that people’s stories matter, a two desk business has grown into an awardwinning SEC-registered investment advisory firm serving successful individuals, families and businesses. We lead clients through the transitions that inherently come with money.

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that’s why it stuck with me. If you don’t have the cash, you don’t buy it. No matter what “it” is.

Lessons From Pap

by Chris Kittrell

Financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works. How someone earns or makes it, how that person manages it and how he or she invests it. I’ve seen firsthand the lack of financial literacy in our country.

I’ve discovered that it doesn’t discriminate.

People from all backgrounds are lacking when it comes to skills such as balancing a check book, preparing a family budget, handling debt or determining how much to save for retirement.

introduced quietly, realized years later, and appreciated for lifetimes.

I think about this a lot. Maybe it’s because I help people make smart decisions concerning their money or maybe it’s because I have two daughters transitioning into the “real” world. It’s probably a little of both. So, I began searching for answers to questions like “How do people learn about money?”, “Who taught you about money?” and “Who are you teaching about money?”

My own experience was much the same.

I learned about how money works from people who loved me and wanted me to have a better life. My Pap was one of those people. Pap was a simple man. He didn’t read the Wall Street Journal. He only finished the 7th grade. He drove a coal truck and later became a mail carrier. He never had much: a small house, a small farm, and an even smaller bank account.

But he did have “time”. Time was his gift to me. We spent hours on his farm putting up hay and feeding the cows. As a five year old, I lived for the moment he would pull me up by my arm into his lap and let me “drive” the tractor. Countless afternoons and weekends were spent fishing and hunting or sometimes just taking a long walk.

What I found was that in most cases financial knowledge didn’t begin in a classroom or a book. It started with someone who cared, someone who learned the “hard” way, or someone who was fortunate enough to have a person in their lives that wanted more for them. The lessons were often subtle,

Time together allowed for what I now affectionately call, “Lessons from Pap”.

These lessons were straight forward. He once taught me about the downside of debt by explaining the old expression “Never buy anything on time”. This saying makes me smile with its simplicity and truth. I guess

Why did my Pap take the time to teach me these lessons in his simple, humble way?

He cared. He wanted me to learn from his mistakes and his triumphs. He knew it was important that I understood how money works. He wanted my life to be full. He wanted me to experience financial peace.

Financial literacy may always be a problem but you can make difference. Just like my Pap.

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Chris Reeder, Don Ramsay, and Keith Hyatt

Air Cooled Classics

Restoring, Recycling, Rebirthing Classics Retro is trending, actually for one German automaker, the trend has never stopped.

Few can claim the fame of retro trending as well as Porsche with the well established air-cooled models of the past. The Porsche 911 has remained so true to the original design, the company has retained a legion of loyal owners.

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Retro is trending, actually for one German automaker, the trend has never stopped. Few can claim the fame of retro trending as well as Porsche with the well established air-cooled models of the past. The Porsche 911 has remained so true to the original design, the company has retained a legion of loyal owners.

Air-cooled engines are considered by purists to be the classic, original choice that worked well

for 40 years of no-compromise engineering, the iconic representation of the Porsche. In 1988, monumental change in engine design introduced a water-cooled engine in the 996 model. No matter the changes, there’s a beauty in the simplicity of an air-cooled engine design.

They are a more lightweight car and can scream around curves. There is nothing like the sound of an air-cooled engine releasing its power with every revolution.

One of the best in air cooled restoration is located right here in Knoxville...

Air Cooled Classics. For many years, Don Ramsay and his team have been restoring, recycling and rebirthing the classic Porsche. “One of the great things about the air-cooled generation, is interchangeable parts,� said Don in talking about the unique ability to exchange parts between varied models.

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Air Cooled Classic has ventured into all available aspects of Porsche from racing to restoration. For Don Ramsay, it was an unexpected career, as post graduating from the University of Tennessee as a Mechanical Engineer, his path seemed set at ORNL. There were a few hints, in college, a professor asked about Don’s sweet ride, next thing you know that Porsche had a new owner and future possibilities where knocking. He continued the “hobby” of buying and selling the classics until finally making the bold move to open a business.

Air Cooled Classics offering service, complete restoration, and racing prefabrication, engines, transmission suspension and set up opened in 1988.

Air cooled classics arrived from around the country for the special attention.

The team traveled around the US with the racing and performance specialities offered. It was the perfection of finding something you love and figuring out how to many money at it.

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Don Ramsay and the Air Cooled Classics team leads the industry in retro-trending restoration with fabrication to create the desired Porsche from any Porsche chassis.

Then the recession hit with a bang, and the classic cars stopped coming, the racing and performance cars ceased needing anything and it looked like the end of the “hobby” business. It could of been for those with less determination and passion, which is not how anyone would describe Don Ramsay. He had to make tough decisions, close certain aspects and become a one man show selling Porsche parts on Ebay. It wasn’t easy, but it worked, keeping alive the passion that has now fully reignited on Lexington Avenue in Knoxville.

Classic Porsche found abandoned is reborn by the Air Cooled Classics team to top racing performance. A total transformation from forgotten to unforgettable!

Being creative is key when surviving the tough times, it was the birth of artistic talent using Porsche parts that show a unique side of this engineering mind. Don creates amazing pieces of art from the unusable car parts, one particular lamp is currently in the garage of a very famous car collector who used to host The Late Show. To date, he has created numerous works, been commissioned for particular pieces and is always looking for ways to design instead of destroying.

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To most a pile of used car parts is good for nothing more than disposal, but to Don Ramsay its inspiration. The owner of Air Cooled Classics creates priceless art from the unusable and wrecked parts of the beloved Porsche. His unique designs include tables, wall hangings, lamps and more as the creations are limited only by Don’s imagination.

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Air Cooled Classics shows no signs of the tough times just 10 years back, in fact, the shop is full and the future plans are big. Don has gathered a talented team

with backstories that prove their paths were meant to cross. Together they restore, recycle and rebirth the Air Cooled Classic!

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Awe... the Great Smoky Mountains, it’s no wonder they are the most visited mountains in America. Just planning a visit fills the mind with a desire to get back to nature, explore the hiking trails, see the magnificent waterfalls and let all of life’s noise fade away.

glamping in the authentic safari-inspired canvas tents. With convenient access to more than 800-square-miles of lush forests, pristine mountain views, and the Appalachian Trail, there’s really no luxury lodging or accommodations near the Smokies like it!

For some it is to pack the bags, make a reservation in one of the many area hotels and others visit the camping store to pack for a truly outdoor experience. The choice of lodging or tent camping is vast and up to the traveler’s wish. But now, you can have the best of it all, an adventure to experience camping in the mountains without losing the convenience or luxury of a hotel. Glamping has come to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Glamping options like The Stargazer that has its own viewing window above the king bed to stargaze at night and ensuite bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. A wood stove keeps the tent warm at night and a private deck allows you to enjoy the outdoors. All of the luxury tent options offer a private, inside tent bathroom, deck and wood stove for warmth.

Glamping, also known as luxury camping or glamorous camping, is an experience-based kind of travel that allows guests to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors with five-star amenities and unbeatable outdoor access, glamping is where luxury meets simplicity.

Discover the Breathtaking Southern Appalachian Wilderness with Under Canvas in the Smoky Mountains. Wake up to the sounds of nature on the 182-acre camp taking you back in time on an unforgettable journey while enjoying the splendor of

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Under Canvas offers cafe-style dining on camp. Simply place your order at the counter and enjoy a leisurely breakfast in camp, or grab it to-go to get an early start for your adventure. At the end of the day, head back to camp and enjoy dinner under the stars, finishing the night off with s’mores at the community fire pit. They also have boxed lunches available, just place your order the night before and then pick it up the following morning as you head out to experience everything the Smoky Mountains have to offer. There is something for everyone on

the menus including vegetarian choices and nightly specials.

This luxury adventure is not just for the couple or family, if you are looking for the perfect glamping wedding venue or place to have a family reunion, corporate retreat or private event, then you have found it. They offer unique event packages and will assist with all aspects of event planning. Adventure and vacation packages are available for any size family or group, they will guide you through every step of planning a spectacular time away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Under Canvas offers many adventure options from discovering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at your own pace, to exploring the hidden jewels with expert guides, to taking an extreme helicopter tour over the Chilhowee Mountain Range and Bluff Mountain. There is so much to do in the area, with over 700 miles of wild trout streams, fishing beginners or experts will enjoy every minute. Have you thought about biking in the mountains? It is a unique way to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as you enjoy a ride on quality, well-maintained mountain bikes with a wide variety of trails available to all riding skill sets.

There is an unforgettable adventure for all ages and memories waiting to be made.

Inspired by the African safari experience, founders Sarah and Jacob Dusek set out to create an immersive outdoor escape that serves as a unique bridge between travel and the outdoors. Under Canvas began in 2009 with the opening of an all-inclusive glamping adventure package and has since grown to include eight luxury glamping resorts and a customized event’s offering, bringing the glamping experience to life anywhere in the country.

The Under Canvas safari-inspired tents include amenities such as daily housekeeping and fresh towels, plush king-size beds, luxurious linens, and bathrooms. Kids and adults alike delight over evening s’mores around the communal campfire as they share their stories of their day’s adventure.

Recognized as the “perfect glamping experience” by Vogue, Under Canvas operates locations in Yellowstone and Glacier in Montana; Moab and Zion in Utah; Mount Rushmore in South Dakota; Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Grand Canyon and Tucson, Arizona.

And guess what? You can have Under Canvas come to you! Whether that’s renting a single tent or planning an entire event, they offer for-hire accommodations. Weddings, festivals, corporate events, film shoots, conferences, temporary houses, trade shows and more.

It’s Under Canvas for any occasion, from high class to rustic!

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Fill the tummy on camp in the cafe-style dining at Under the Canvas Great Smoky Mountains. All meals are served in the main tent.

Rustic Luxury is unmatched with the comfort of the fine bedding, comfortable furnishings and your own fireplace.

Under CanvasÂŽ Great Smoky Mountains is located at 1015 Laurel Lick Road, Pigeon Forge.

For more information, visit www.undercanvas.com/great-smoky-mountains.

865-622-7695 | reservations@undercanvas.com

Lumber Company

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We offer Custom Made Furniture from character woods and reclaimed lumber. This handcrafted wood furniture is built to reflect the customer’s desire for something uniquely different.

Everhart’s woodcrafters create mantels, dressers, headboards, bars, dining tables, coffee tables, bookcases, vanities, kitchen islands or island tops only and many other specialty products.

Lumber Company

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Located in the one of the most biodiverse areas of the United States, Everhart Lumber Company specializes in high quality specialty timber products. Everhart’s is a wood specialty and furniture store in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Our company’s mill cuts superior strength native hardwood such as flaming box elder, ambrosia maple, walnut, eastern red cedar, and other wood species. Everhart’s offers Extra Wide Wood Slabs, using highly figured wood. We also offer furniture made from local reclaimed woods such as oak and pine. Everhart’s design and build magnificent furniture, along with counter-tops from these the slabs and reclaimed wood.

NEW STORE HOURS 877.857.8062C. | 423.253.2323O. Tuesday – Friday 9:00 – 5:00 911 HIGHWAY 165, TELLICO PLAINS, Saturday 9:00 – 2:00 TN 37385

www.everhart-lumber.com

Wine Caddies and Charcuterie Boards We also offer smaller items such as Wine Caddies and Charcuterie Boards that can be used for serving trays and cutting boards.

The Charcuteries (cutting/serving boards) come with either metal handles or a wood handle.

Most of the items are made from wood harvested in East Tennessee such as flaming box elder, figured maple, and other wood species and are sealed with food safe mineral oil.

The Wine Caddy and the Charcuterie offers an easy way to feature fine wines and a medley of various cheeses, fruits, nuts & other foods for your family and guest. We provide gift cards to our customers for these items upon request that tell the story about the item and where it was made.

Root Wood Tables We also carry a line of items made from roots of teak wood trees including sofa tables, coffee tables, table bowls and table art.

From time to time, you may even see an American Eagle carved from teak wood or a large root sofa table from a Rosewood tree root.

Please visit our Showroom in Tellico Plains TN to see how our wood products are being used by our customers. With busy schedules, we understand not everyone can regularly visit our showroom so we gladly work with customers through phone calls and email contacts to help them find what they need. And, in most cases we can ship anywhere within the United States.

Nestled on the Georgia coast, lies four beautiful barrier islands: St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island and the mainland city of Brunswick. Pristine stretches of marshland, punctuated by small islands known as hammocks, define the breathtaking landscape and create the appearance of a continuous stretch of land reaching out to the barrier islands.

Photo by David Long. Driftwood Beach - about 4 AM, the Milky Way moved above the sea mist for a clear view above the tree.

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Sandy beaches stretch on for miles. Worldclass golf is everywhere, with hundreds of holes ensconced within the Golden Isles’ breathtaking views. Historic landmarks, museums, and art galleries present the legacies of the area, while quaint bedand-breakfast inns to five-star resorts showcase unrivaled southern hospitality.

The southernmost island in the Golden Isles, known as Jekyll Island is filled with so many incredible, family-friendly attractions, some of the most pristine stretches of beach and authentic historical landmarks at every turn.

Add to that the nature-preservation-conscious Georgia Sea Turtle Center and the beautiful marshlands surrounding the area.

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In the 1800s, Jekyll Island was an exclusive hunting retreat for famous millionaire families escaping harsh winters up north and exchanging it for the perfect tropical Jekyll Island weather. Some of them you may recognized, the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Pulitzers and more. They hosted lavish parties on the private island at the Jekyll Island Club.

In the 1940s, the area was sold to the state of Georgia and became Jekyll Island State Park.

The once private retreat is now part of The Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark District, one of the largest preservation projects in the southeast.

From the early Native Americans to guests from around the world, the story of the island has been captivating imaginations for generations. The earliest known archaeological sites on Jekyll Island suggest that this island has been a destination for more than 3,500 years. Jekyll Island, at 5,700 acres, is the smallest of Georgia’s barrier islands.

Jekyll Island has a diverse and significant history. Being a place known to internationally prominent business leaders, it has played host to some important historical events.

AT&T president Theodore Vail placed the first transcontinental telephone call from Jekyll Island on January 25, 1915. Meetings that led

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to the development of the Federal Reserve System were held in secret on Jekyll in 1910.

Using assumed names, the men made their way to Jekyll posing as duck hunters, then spent approximately a week developing the “plan,” which was proposed to Congress in 1912. Congress did not pass the plan, but U.S. president Woodrow Wilson and others used it as the basis for the Federal Reserve Act, creating a central banking system for the United States.

That rich history has remained a vital part of the island, a completely renovated and reimagined Jekyll Island Museum will guide you through the cultural and natural history of the most intriguing barrier island. The new museum, Mosaic, features more exhibit space, more artifacts, and is constructed completely within the existing footprint of the historic stables building. Throughout the island you will step back in time as each historic building’s story unfolds, and the Jekyll Island Club and the National Landmark Historic District come alive.

In 1886, Jekyll Island was purchased to become an exclusive winter retreat, known as the Jekyll Island Club. It soon became recognized as “the richest, most inaccessible club in the world.” Today, the former Club grounds comprise a 240-acre site with 34

historic structures. The Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark is one of the largest ongoing restoration projects in the southeastern United States, attracting curious guests from around the world.

Jekyll Island offers an abundance of recreational activities for visitors of all ages.

With ten miles of white sand beaches ideal for shelling, 63 holes of golf, an outdoor tennis complex, the Summer Waves Waterpark, a fishing pier, Jekyll Island dolphin tours, horseback riding tours, nature centers and 20 miles of bike trails, there is enough to keep visitors or all ages busy.

Jekyll Island is one of the most pet-friendly vacation destinations with all but one area being dog-friendly. Many of the island restaurants have outdoor dog-friendly areas as well. Treasures are also abundant, people come from around the globe in January to search for glass orbs that are hidden around the island by volunteers. The island treasures

DuBignon Cottage, 1884, Brian Brown photo

Historic Christ Church Est. 1736

Cherokee Cottage

are hand-made to look like the fishing floats once used to keep fishing nets afloat.

People have been finding these lost floaters since the 1800s. Don’t bother looking in the dunes, they never “hide” them out of reach.

Birdwatching is spectacular, most of the bird species in Georgia find their way to the area

each year. They join the shorebird and gulls that inhabit the island year around. There is also a bird sanctuary in the back part of the Island Campground. Georgia’s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility offers a chance to learn about sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action with a host of interactive exhibits and experiences.

Georgia Sea Turtle Center

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Nostalgia and opulence drape the island, historic sites, objects, landscapes, and structures are all chapters of Jekyll Island’s story and provide a record of past human activity, a history that can be found in unexpected locations. Jekyll Island’s Avenue of Palms consists of nearly 300 cabbage palms, many of these palms were originally planted around 1890. In honor of the thirteen original colonies, thirteen oak trees were planted during the October 1976 bicentennial celebration, which is today a favorite scenic stop overlooking the Jekyll River. As you walk about the Historic District, you may discover bricks marking the locations of historic buildings that no

longer exist. The green posts that you see scattered about the lawn of the Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark District mark the locations of historic cottages that no longer exist. Old Plantation Road is one of the oldest roads on the island. It dates back to the 1800s and was named such because it leads directly to the “Old Plantation,” now the Horton House Historic Site.

With storybook scenery, fascinating activities, Jekyll Island provides the perfect backdrop for your vacation, honeymoon, getaway and is certainly a must for all “bucket lists.” As they say, “Find your way

back and discover what’s new.” From the sprawling beaches to the historic landmarks, Jekyll Island is a beautiful blend of serenity and discovery. There are simply few places on earth more inviting.

As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans coexist. From the moment you see the turtle crossing signs to the canopy of live oaks, you’ll know this is someplace special. Whether it’s through an ancient maritime forest or along the newly updated oceanfront promenade, every path leads to a unique experience you’ll only find at Jekyll Island, Georgia - The Golden Isles.

Browse unique gifts or hand-made artisan collections at Pier Road Shops in the Historic District or sunglasses to gourmet groceries at the Shops at Beach Village. It’s one more part of Jekyll Island you don’t want to miss.

Rent a bike to pedal the more than 20 miles of trails on Jekyll Island.

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A R T SHOW & TA STING E V ENT FUNDR A ISER

September 20 5 - 7:30pm COME ENJOY THE

World of Wine AT THE BRAND NEW KAHITE COMMUNITY CENTER, WHERE AGING MATTERS! Tickets: 442-3210.

SERVING TASTES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE! Join friends for a casual evening of enriching relationships, tasting new wines and foods, but most of all, to show support to the Monroe Area Council for the Arts.

The Monroe County Area Council for the Arts (MACA) plays many roles in our area including the wonderful concert series, the visual arts events, children creating colorful mural art in our outdoor spaces and art shows for all ages.

You can admire over 300 art pieces at the Student Art Show during the World of Wine Fundraiser & Tasting Event. The Kahite Community Center will be magically transformed for this special occasion. There will be a Wine Pull, where every player wins and each attendee will receive complimentary raffle tickets (you may purchase more) to place in competition to win items.

MACA musicians will add their sparkle to enhance the World of Wine night.

Unwind with friends on September 20, 2019 from 5-7pm at the New Kahite Community Center as the Monroe Area Council for the Arts presents...World of Wine, a Fundraiser & Tasting Event.

MACA PRESENTS ITS 25TH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE SERIES! In celebration of Monroe County’s Bicentennial Year!

This year’s performances will have you dancing through the decades!

For Sponsorship Information contact us at maca491@gmail.com/ 423-442-3210. monroearts.com or come by the MACA Office, 520 Cook Street, Suite A, Madisonville!

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JEFF MOSER

Limitless Life Nobody said he couldn’t do it, so he just keeps doing it all. In fact, “ALL” doesn’t properly describe the 1978 Sweetwater High School graduate who lives each day to the fullest. With a lifetime of twists and turns, unexpected blessings and reinventions that would marvel any great movie, Jeff Moser is the definition of a person making the most of life.

Growing up in Monroe County, the young Jeff Moser often pondered the “is there life beyond this.” Working in the family tobacco barn while listening to the Vols on the radio, his passion got a slight spark. One that would be ignited when his high school guidance counselor suggested he read the news daily via the school sound system. Moving onto Broadcasting School later was a natural transition and for many years it would be the profession for which he excelled. Seemed a life satisfied to be working his passion daily, but for Jeff there was more out there and he was willing to go after it.

In 1983, Advertising Alternatives, Inc. was created, it was his first business and he worked hard writing commercials, networking and developing business.

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His first client, Fox Oldsmobile would prove to be only the first of a large client base.

By 1996, the company had branched into over 54 markets. “One day I had a company, the next day I had a boat,” Moser refected.

From working for someone else in radio

to being his own boss, unlimited success usually does cause need to take a break, a retirement of sorts and that is exactly what happened. Jeff took the next two years to spend quality time with his son and do some fishing.

Jeff addressing The China government presenting United States of America made goods. Working with his MMI International China Team, he continues to support the USA and China Trade.

The next chapter in this amazing story would take Jeff off the fishing boat and send him flying over the ocean to China. Moser Marketing International is his company of great pride, hard work and one that umbrellas the many successes achieved.

About 25 years ago, by a chance meeting at a Chicago trade show, Jeff found a best friend, business associate and learned a whole new culture. The talent of adjusting to whatever market has served him well, and working in mainland China, Jeff used his graceful, humble and respectful demeanor to win over the people. Not to mention his confidence in speaking that has been refined with years of acting, radio and being a master of ceremonies. For 16 years, Jeff was the voice of the Secret City Festival and for the past 34 years has interacted with audiences as the introducer for Boys Night Out band.

Engaging with a crowd or individual, enjoying life and making a positive impact comes naturally, the greatest of his attributes is defined by his honest, blunt approach.

Jeff doesn’t shy away from the hard topics or labor intensive projects. Something no greater defined than with the history of his

beloved son who experienced some dark days. Jeff tackled the issue directly and forcefully by picking his son up and driving to a cemetery close to Hiwassee College.

They parked and Jeff requested his son retrieve the shovel from the vehicle trunk.

When the two reached a family grave plot, he instructed his son to dig a hole next to the grave. Of course, the son was shocked, but even more with the next words from his father. “I told him to dig his grave, I could not watch his slow death by addiction, so we can just end it right now, finalized it,” said Jeff Moser. It is a story they both reflect upon with a heart of gratitude today, his son beat the addiction to now enjoy a wonderful life with his own son.

Becoming a father is what Jeff defines as the moment of becoming a true person. Recently, becoming a grandfather, it is a most treasured moment of life. His Asian partners have shared that it is a circle of life completion for a son to have a son. Jeff has been a son to a father who had a son who is now a father to a son, it is his what he holds as the greatest life achievement.

The faith of Jeff Moser is evident in all things, he enjoys each day because of eliminating worry. Living the words of his mother who said worry was weak, Jeff makes a conscious decision to let God handle it and direct his path. His gratitude for life is expressed in his devotion to make himself available to all, never judging or shying away from speaking to another.

Recently, while walking in Oak Ridge he encountered a distraught young man.

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Traveling, meeting new people, experiencing and learning new things is what best describes the limitless life of Jeff Moser. Playing cool roles for television, reenacting a true life murder stories and bringing his personality to any character. In Jeff’s words, “Some people play golf, while I just play in the movies.”

Jeff walked right up to him, talked with him and in the process change the choice that man had made to end his life that day. Being present is his key to life success.

Throughout the years of successful business adventures, Jeff has enjoyed his personal passion of acting with appearances in several television shows like “Killer Couples” and “Murder Chose Me.” The acting has led to movie appearances which included working with Burt Reynolds in “The Last Movie Star,” check him out in the airplane scene, the movie is a must see. Utilizing what you learn and being present continue to open opportunities for new adventures.

Today, you can find Jeff working his business remotely from Panama City, Florida. He is

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not chilling out at the beach, he is working with the company, Total Restoration, to assist the victims of Hurricane Michael. Answering the call to help in January, he is finding it very rewarding despite the devastation because the work is helping people and meeting needs. His personality is driven by goals, attainable goals that he sets for himself. There are big life ones like by 30 yrs old to have an office in Atlanta, Georgia and by 60 years old to live at the beach. He reached that office goal and at 59 years old, he is living at the beach.

Nobody said that he couldn’t do all these things, that he couldn’t reach all these

goals, that he couldn’t live this life, that he couldn’t reinvent himself many times, that he couldn’t help others, and frankly he wouldn’t listen if anyone told that now, therefore, there is no stopping to the doing. With a gracious heart, devotion to life and quest to give his all to this life that has given him so much, Jeff Moser is a proud businessman, father, grandfather, friend and Monroe County native. He is an inspiration to never limit yourself, live each day to the fullest, always lend a hand, respect everyone and never stop dreaming. It’s a life equal to an epic movie, but don’t expect to see it in theaters anytime soon, it’s a to be continued life and the credits are not even close to rolling.

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Upscale Furniture • Décor • Art

320 Lakeside Plaza in Loudon (Tellico Village) 865.458.9721 | M-F 10AM-5PM, SAT 10AM-3PM www.PremiereConsignment.com

EXPERIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE!

Wild Tours Sweet Shop Restaurant Underground Lake And so much more!

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Welcome To TELLICO PLAINS The gateway to the Cherohala Skyway and the Cherokee National Forest. Here in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, a simpler way of life prevails. Enjoy the bakery and the other shops in town that sell fine arts, crafts and furnishings.

There are plenty of restaurants and places to stay. www.tellico-plains.com

Mountain View Cabin Rentals If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a cabin in the mountains, Mountain View Cabin Rentals has just the spot…all 44 units have unique décor and are located on the beautiful Tellico River, at the top of a hill, in the woods or on a private pond. Amenities include hot tubs, game rooms and grills, with prices starting at $39.95.

Mountain View Cabins is biker friendly and open all year. You are sure to find something to fit your dream and your budget!

1006 Cherohala Skyway, 423.519.2000 www.tellicologcabins.com

Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center The Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains is a “must stop” before starting up the Skyway. Come by between 9am and 5pm daily for free maps of the Skyway and Cherokee National Forest, Skyway driving conditions and local area souvenirs and gifts. Picnic tables and spotless restrooms are also available, with friendly staff waiting to welcome you with important Skyway and area information!

Charles Hall Museum and Gift Shop A local historian and collector since boyhood, Charles also served as mayor of Tellico Plains for 31 years. Showcased in two museum buildings are his magnificent collections of historical local pictures and documents, antique telephones, guns, Native American artifacts, coin and currency collections, a moonshine still, a 1922 Model T Ford telephone repair truck and so much more.

Admission: Free

225 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.8010 www.cherohala.org

Open Daily: 10am–5pm, 229 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.6767, charleshallmuseum@hotmail.com www.charleshallmusuem.com

Tellicafé The Leudemann family can now boast twenty years and four generations of good service and good food at the county’s only sit-down restaurant employing an executive certified chef. The Tellicafe is open seven days a week all year round serving lunch and dinner. Our professional staff can easily serve one person or one hundred with friendly, efficient service. Specialties like Fried Green Tomatoes, Trout Cakes, Fresh Prime Rib, BBQ Menu and Country Cooking keep customers coming back time after time.

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418 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.6145 email: info@easttennnrealty.com www.tellicomountainrealty.com Find us on facebook Tellico Mountain Realty LLC

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Skyway Realty Land and Homes Skyway Realty's associates create home and land dreams​for buyers and sellers. For buyers, we hone in on and help you select the places you are most likely interested in buying. Sellers have new dreams we help them find as we sell their current properties. We love being helpers in one of the most important decisions of your lives.

We make the real estate experience enjoyable from the first call to the close and enjoy win-win transactions with everyone at the table talking to each other as friends...that's what we all like about Tellico Plains, it’s warm, friendly, peaceful and successful. Call today 423.253.7100. Email us at info1@tellico-tn.com. We are ready to go. Stop in and see us at our office on the Skyway...where the bears are.

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Everhart Lumber Company, LLC Everhart Lumber Company offers wood products from contemporary to rustic styling including wide wood slabs, post and beams, wood flooring and paneling and custom-made cabinets, furniture, millwork and mantels.

Everhart has created a niche for extra wide wood slabs from huge trees that are carefully selected for their distinctively unique grain, coloring and textures. We build magnificent furniture and countertops from reclaimed materials and other sources such as Douglas Fir, Native Hardwoods, Southern Yellow Pine & Western Red Cedar. Please visit our Showroom in Tellico Plains and our online store.

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The Bookshelf The Bookshelf is a quaint little bookshop in the Historic District just off the Town Square.

Celebrating 10 years as Monroe County’s only full-service bookstore, they offer new local history books and gently used books in all categories.

Their friendly and knowledgeable staff also offers free out-of-print book searches.

The Bears Den Rich Leudemann, owner of The Bears Den and Tellicafe, located in Tellico Plains, TN, grew up in the restaurant business. His father was a restaurant owner and passed his love of the business on to Rich. Over the years, Rich has been around the business in almost every aspect. Rich’s latest endeavor, The Bears Den, a pizza restaurant heavily influenced by his Italian heritage, is now open and already hosting live music and other wonderful events. With seating for over 80 people, you are sure to find your place. Menu consists of New York Style and Sicilian Pizza. They also have specialty pizzas and dessert pizzas, cold beer, hoagies and wings.

9188 New Hwy 68, 423.253.3361 www.bearsdentellico.com

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 10am-5pm 108 Scott Street, 423.253.3183 www.tellicobookshelf.com

206 Cherohala Skyway, 866.253.2254 tvr@tellicovacationrentals.com

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Nice to be Kneaded Massage A boost to the immune system, pain relief, better sleep, headache elimination and stress reduction are just a few of the many effects of massage.

Get in touch with the many benefits of a Nice to Be Kneaded Massage and feel a better you today!

Massage by appointment only, book online.

Hours: 11am-7pm 108 A Scott Street, 423.836.4245 www.NiceToBeKneadedMassage.com

EAGLE GAP TRAILHEAD 3,600 ft

GRASSY GAP TRAILHEAD

2,630 ft.

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EAST RATTLESNAKE ROCK TRAILHEAD 4,110 ft

LAKE VIEW 3,360 ft.

Iron Works Grill On The River Great Food. Great Beer. Great Place

BRUSHY RIDGE 3,750 ft

BALD RIVER FALLS

4,470 ft.

STRATTON RIDGE

WEST RATTLESNAKE STATELINE (Beech Gap 4,490 ft) ROCK TRAILHEAD

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Wheel Chair Accessible

Picnic Tables

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HOOPER COVE 3,100 ft.

OBADIAH 3,740 ft.

SPIRIT RIDGE

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Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 11am - 9pm 1641 Cherohala Skyway Tellico Plains, TN www.ironworkstellico.com

UNICOI CREST

SANTEETLAH GAP 2,660 ft.

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WHIGG COVE 4,570 ft.

HAW KNOB SLOPES 4,890 ft

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BIG JUNCTION Cell Phone Coverage 5, 240 ft

SANTEETLAH 5,390 ft

WRIGHT COVE 4,150 ft HUCKLEBERRY 5,300 ft

HOOPER BALD TRAIL 5,290 ft.

SHUTE COVE 3,550 ft.

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Tellico Vacation Rentals Savor the serenity of your own cabin in the mountains! Choose from one to five bedrooms thats sleeps from two to ten guests. Select a cabin with a hot tub on the deck, a cozy stone fireplace or a pool table in the game room.

Our cabins are ideal for a romantic getaway, a wedding or honeymoon, a family vacation or reunion. With your own kitchen, multiple bedrooms, comfortable living areas and outdoor decks, you’ll find cabin rentals to be a fabulous value for extended vacations for several couples or extended families. Our cabins are private and comfortable, each totally unique. A change in altitude creates a change in attitude!

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