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New 2.7 Million Dollar Exhibit

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 remodel open now! The modern museum includes videos, dioramas, new additions to the Cherokee artifacts, paintings and interactive tools telling the story of this great man and the Cherokee people.

Sequoyah comes to life!

Sequoyah (1776 - 1843) Father, Soldier, Silversmith, Blacksmith, Statesman, and Creator of the Cherokee Syllabary.

Open Year Round Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: Noon - 5pm (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s) Visit our website and Facebook page to see our upcoming events.

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

Never2 beforeMONROE or since,LIFE in theFALLhistory 2020 of the world, has one man, not literate in any language, perfected a system for reading and writing a language.

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History, Hospitality, and Southern Charm Historic Downtown Loudon is a charming town along the Tennessee River filled with quaint shops, good food and friendly faces. Whether you’re stopping for ice cream, looking for a special gift, or discovering the area’s deep heritage, you will always find a friendly face to welcome you. The many historical buildings have become homes for a variety of restaurants and merchants including antiques, art, quilting and other specialty shops and boutiques.

25 miles south of West Knoxville | Exits 76 or 72 off I-75 Follow signs to Historic Downtown Loudon

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Contents features

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Autumn In New England

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Hiwassee River Rail Adventure “The Loop”

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JERRY DENHAM PHOTOGRAPHY

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Fun Halloween Food For Kids

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The History of Biereley-Hale Funeral Home

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Charlie Hall’s STORE

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Fall Recipes From Ingles Table Chefs

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departments 6 From The Publisher Business Spotlight 16 Rather & Kittrell 35 Mastermelt East Tennessee Foundation 53 CovidFeed TN Yeargan Named

by UT Extension Farmer Of The Year

Shopping 66 Tellico Plains

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KELLI MANISCALCO & BEN PHILLIPS

Magical Woodland Wedding PREMIER CHEER

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Letter From The Publisher Life

From the Publisher There’s so much to love about this time of year—cooler temperatures, a spectrum of falling leaves, shorter days and the holidays on the horizon. Autumn is a season of change, as we throw on our sweaters and sip on hot chocolate to warm our bodies and soul. Did you know that autumn is also called the “Aurora Season” because clear evening skies make for good stargazing?

In this issue of Monroe Life, we celebrate Autumn in Monroe and beyond. Our local gem, Jerry Denham reveals his love of dance and sports photography. Also featured are heartwarming recipes by Ingles from their very own Ingles Table website.

We also share the story of Kelli Maniscalco and Ben Phillips who recently married at RT Lodge. Kelli is a Cornwall, New York transplant. She moved to Sweetwater when her parents retired here in 2013, and opened her store, Dogwood Lane Boutique shortly after. Kelli was set up with Ben by the local newspaper sales rep, Lori Samples. Although they had fairly different backgrounds on paper and they weren’t excited about being set up, things eventually worked out really well. Today, as a married couple, they’re renovating a historic home in Sweetwater in their spare time.

Wanna know what champions look like? We feature our cheer family, Premier Athletics, they make winning look easy but this sport takes hard work and lots of dedication.

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HALEY HAYES @lauralynnobsessed Butternut Squash Pasta

PUMPKIN BISQUE 4C pumpkin, prepared

Shopping List: 1/2 C local honey 1 butternut cubed 1/2 C light squash, brown sugar 1 fennel bulb, cinnamon cut into small slices 1/2 T ground Salt to taste 1 tspand freshpepper ground nutmeg Drizzle2of olivejuice oil C apple C heavypasta cream 1 box 2penne 1 cup goat cheese Chopped walnut pieces, cranberries andanother preferred nut), toasted 1 cup pumpkin seeds (or

whipped cream for garnish.

Instructions Over medium heat, combine the pumpkin, apple juice, brown sugar and honey in the stock pot, stirring briskly to combine. Cook Cooking Instructions: BUNDT CAKE for fivePreheat minutes. the oven to 425°. Prepare the squash by cuttingPUMPKIN it into small

pieces and placing them on a cooking sheetpackage lined with foil. CutCombine flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, 1 (8 ounce) creamaluminum cheese, softened Add theup cinnamon and fresh ground the fennel and add nutmeg, to the cooking sheet.

Pour a drizzle of olive oil overand cloves together in a bowl. Beat brown 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar stirringthe to combine. squash and fennel and add salt and pepper.

Toss to make sure 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut sugar and shortening together in a separate everything is evenly coated. Bake for 45 minutes.1Cook the pasta reservebowl using an electric mixer until smooth egg Add the heavy cream and combine, using 1 teaspoon a bit ofblender pasta inwater.

In pot theorpot with the pasta, stir invanilla goatextract cheese, pumpkinand creamy. Add 3 eggs to creamed mixture, the immersion the stock seeds, and cooked squash and fennel.

Serve immediately or refrigerate 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. blending portions of the bisque in the food Cake: Beat pumpkin into creamed mixture. Stir and reheat later. processor until all ingredients are combined.

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour flour mixture into creamed mixture just Thoroughly reheat in the stock pot, but do 2 teaspoons baking powder until batter is moistened; fold in raisins not boil.

1/2 teaspoon salt and pecans.

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Ladle into soup cups and top with the 1/4 easpoon ground cloves Pour 1/3 of the batter into the prepared chopped walnuts and cranberries or 1 cup brown sugar pan; top with cream cheese filling. Pour pumpkin seeds.

1/2 cup shortening remaining batter over filling.

3 large eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree Bake in the preheated oven until a 1/2 cup raisins toothpick inserted in the center comes Bruce’s Fabulous Foods 63 South Main Street, Marion, NC 28752 ingles-markets.com 1/2 cup chopped pecans out clean, about 1 hour. Cool completely Telephone (828) 659-8023 before removing from pan.

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Marion, located halfway between the mountains of Asheville and the Metropolis of Hickory is the famous Bruce’s Fabulous Foods restaurant!

Bruce, a star of ABC 13’s “Carolina Kitchen”, is a highly respected chef who creates cheesecakes unsurpassed by any others, selling them around the country via the internet. inglestable.net/recipes/pumpkin-bisque

Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Generously grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).

Beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; beat in coconut, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

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Chef Clarence Robinson The Flavor King

Known in food circles as The Flavor King, Chef Clarence Robinson loves cooking great food and making people laugh, which is evident in his business, Cooking with Comedy Catering. When he’s not bringing us fun and exciting meals at The Ingles Table, Clarence is the Executive Chef for Western Carolina Rescue Ministries. While serving men and women who are down on their luck, Chef Clarence feeds the person with amazing food, and feeds the soul with a good laugh in trying times.

Entertaining… inspiring… and downright talented, Chef Clarence doesn’t just bring the flavor to his food – but to everything he does.

Long Live The Flavor King!

STEAK AND CHEESE FOOTBALL CROSSANTS 8 count crescent rolls (dough) 3 lbs thin cut sirloin or beef tenderloin 1 cup of diced peppers, onions & mushrooms Salt and pepper to taste Soy sauce 4 slices provolone cheese (about 1 oz each), cut in half Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Season steak with salt & pepper. Cook steak in a medium-sized pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the meat from the pan and set aside to rest.

Add the peppers, onions, and mushrooms and soy sauce to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the steak back to the pan with the vegetables. Set aside.

Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place beef and vegetable mixture evenly on wide ends of each triangle; top each with one cheese half.

Roll up each crescent, ending at tip of triangle (roll-ups will be full). Place with tips down on cookie sheet.

Bake 15 to 19 minutes or until deep golden brown and heated through. Top with squeeze cheese. Serve warm.

THE ABOVE RECIPES ARE BROUGHT TO YOU BY INGLES, STARTED IN 1963 BY ROBERT P. INGLE AND COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. Things are about ready to start cooling down free to transfer them to your own serving plates and getHALEY quite colorful.

And with everyone and take the credit, we’ll keep your secret.

HAYES @lauralynnobsessed spending a little more time in the kitchen making meals nowadays, it’s a great time to Head over to inglesmarkets.com where you’ll Butternut Squash Pasta spend some time with the Ingles Table. find tons more quick and delicious seasonal specialties with printable shopping lists, instrucWe strive to bring you recipes that are easy, tional videos, tips and tricks. From our Ingles tasty, and cost conscious. But, if you just Table family to yours, be safe and have don’t feel like cooking, let Ingles do some of a tasty Fall! the work for you. Delicious pre-made and Cindy Mixon to-order Deli, Bakery, and Cheese Shoppe Vice President Deli Operations, Ingles Markets items will keep you out of the kitchen. Feel

Shopping List: 1 butternut squash, cubed 1 fennel bulb, cut into small slices Ingles Floral is a convenient way to shop for beautiful cut stems or full bouquets. Choose from Salt and pepper to taste a variety of balloons and ribbons and even plants that will keep on saying “you’re the best” for a long time to come. And, all of our floral departments are stocked with only the freshest and Drizzle of olive oil most colorful varieties.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 24 & 31st AT 7 PM - 11 PM

Centers Haunted House

Center Presbyterian Church, Tellico Plains, TN Every year, Center Presbyterian Church in Tellico Plains holds a haunted house. The Church uses funds raised for their Christmas Basket Fund. The Church delivers dozens of baskets each year and hopes to raise enough money to provide even more this year. For more information on the haunted house contact the church at 423-253-2303.

We will be following social distancing guidelines so expect smaller groups. There also will be no fire to gather around to encourage distancing and also we highly recommend that people come wearing face mask for the safety of others!

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Halloween Hot Chocolate Decorate hot chocolate for the kiddos with whipped cream and colored syrup, just choose their favorite flavor.

Hamburger Pumpkin Buns Use the stem of a bell pepper to turn a hamburger bun into a pumpkin for Halloween dinner.

Pumpkin Pancakes These are light and fluffy pumpkin pancakes made extra orange with food coloring and decorated for Halloween breakfast using cinnamon syrup that has been colored a dark black.

INGREDIENTS 2 Cups All Purpose Flour 3 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree 2 Large Eggs 4 Tablespoons Butter Melted 1 1/2 Cups Milk Orange Food Coloring Gel

Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. The batter will be lumpy, do not over mix.

Set the batter aside for 5 minutes. Butter your griddle or spray with non-stick cooking spray if desired. Pour out 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake and spread into a circle.

Cook each pancake for approximately 4 minutes per side.

Serve pancakes with butter, syrup, whipped cream, nuts or any other favorite toppings.

Black Cinnamon Syrup

Preheat griddle or large non-stick skillet to medium heat.

1/2 Cup Granulated White Sugar 1/2 Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 CupWater Black Food Coloring Gel

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

In a saucepan combine white sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour and cinnamon. Stir dry ingredients together.

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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together both of the sugars, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and milk.

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Add vanilla extract and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Be really careful while boiling sugar, keep a bowl of ice water nearby just in case. As it heats squirt in a little of the black food coloring and mix in, add more until it’s as dark as can be (it doesn’t take much). Allow to boil for a few moments until the mixture has noticeably thickened.

Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to put into a squirt bottle (ketchup style).

You can make it the night before and warm it by dipping the squeeze bottle in a bowl of warm water. You might also have your pancake eaters create their own designs.

Decorate the pancakes with the syrup. By all means decorate the plate with extra syrup.

Serve with sausages, sausages are creepy looking enough on their own.

Fun Halloween Food For Kids

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Take a Ride into History on the Old Line Railroad

THE HIWASSEE RIVER RAIL ADVENTURE

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assengers step back in time when they ride the Hiwassee River Rail Adventure, a train alongside the scenic Hiwassee River, into the Gorge in the Cherokee National Forest, and over the famous Bald Mountain Loop. You will board restored romantic vintage passenger cars on the Old Line Railroad. This is a favored excursion for nature lovers and rail buffs alike, being the most scenic train excursion in this part of the country.

What is known today as the Old Line Railroad was built in 1890 as part of a project to link Knoxville, Tennessee to Marietta, Georgia by rail and took M&NG as its name. The following year they reorganized, and became part of the Atlantic, Knoxville, and Northern Construction

Company (AK&N). A very distinctive feature was built as part of the line, the Hiwassee Loop, a circle of track that was built around Bald Mountain in 1898.

This part of the rail corridor, about 20 miles, is a designated National Register of Historic Places, Historic District.

In 1902 the Louisville and Nashville (L&N) Railroad took ownership of the Old Line, when it secured a majority interest in the AK&N. The designation “Old Line” came about in 1906, a few years after the L&N acquired the property. Improvements had to be made to the line, the most notable being the Loop in 1898. They needed a more direct route to Atlanta avoiding the rugged mountainous rails, so the New Line was constructed. The New Line, which parallels Hwy 411 in Tennessee & Georgia, ran over flatter terrain and allowed trains to be faster & more efficient. This new line, became a bypass for the treasured and unique Old Line.

The copper mines, marble quarries and other shippers continued to generate rail traffic along the old line, so both continued to operate under the L&N system. The employees immediately begin to refer to the two lines as the “New Line” and the “Old Line”. These designations are still used today.

Most of the Old Line Railroad passes through the Cherokee National Forest, where the main residents are deer, black bear, wild boar, turkey, beaver, squirrels, and a variety of permanent and migratory birds. Long before the railroad, native people lived in the area. Many of the places found along the Hiwassee River reflect the names of the Cherokee families who once lived and farmed the bottom lands near present-day Reliance.

The name “Hiwassee” is a Native American word that means “savannah”, or “place at the foot of the mountain.”

Part of the new line project included construction of a major rail center and township for railroad workers. A site north of Wetmore was purchased and the L&N built a town, railroad shops, a passenger station, and a planned community that was name Etowah. The Etowah L&N Depot was built in 1906.

The Old Line remained part of the L&N system until 1982, when consolidations placed it under the ownership of Seaboard Systems that became CSX.

Loop Ride

In 2002, the Tennessee Overhill purchased the old line from CSX saving it from being dismantled. In honor of its history, the name “Old Line” was retained.

Trains normally run from late March through the end of the year (2020 being an exception), offering standard coach seating and luxury seats in the dome/ observation cars. Two trip options are available – the “Hiwassee River Loop Trip” and the “Copperhill Special” (2020 being an exception).

To experience a part of this history call or stop by the Etowah L&N Depot Museum in Etowah for tickets & schedule. Tour the Museum that tells the complete story of the Old Line and the City of Etowah.

423-263-7232 or www.TVRail.com.

For more information on the Old Line, you may want to purchase our book “Old Line Railroad” published by the Overhill. Call or email: info@tennesseeoverhill.com

Enjoy a 50-mile round trip up the beautiful lower Hiwassee River gorge. This 4 hour trip will take you to the top of the famous “Hiwassee Loop” where the tracks cros over themselves as they corkscrew up the mountain near Farner, TN. Coach $50

Adult Observation $98

Dome $115

Coach $34

Children Observation $98

Dome $115

October 1:30 2, 4, 8, 9,11,14,16, 21, 22, 28 (Single Trips) October 9:00 & 2:00 10,17,18, 23, 24, 24, 30, 31 (Double Trips) November 1:30 1, 5, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 (Single Trips) November 9:00 & 2:00 7, 14 (Double Trips)

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Hal - Age 56 TRANSITION STORY:

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MOLLY - AGE 66 TRANSITION STORY:

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REED - AGE 34 TRANSITION STORY:

Reed and his dad, Frank, were always close. When Frank passed away, Reed was left quite an inheritance, a wonderful gift he didn’t expect and one he had no idea how to handle. He needs help making sure it grows and lasts long enough to see his two kids through college, per Frank’s wishes.

wisdom is valuable but discern for yourself what is correct for you.

5. Have a plan - Know what to do when a course correction is necessary. Reacting in the thick of turmoil is not ideal in decision making. Emotional decisions are fraught with danger. Have your plan and calmly apply the steps that you trusted enough to put in place before the turmoil.

Setting a Course

by Tim Eichhorn

I am not quite certain that I’ve ever felt like this. Being born in the 60’s, I escaped that decade of turmoil. Having served in two wars, losing both parents at a younger age, and raising a family of our own should prepare me for handling volatility and uncertainty. But, right now feels drastically different in so many ways.

There are many issues of concern and contention that are in the forefront daily: COVID, the election, the recession, the protests, the riots or even simply the ever increasing volume of everybody yelling that leads me to this feeling. I am having difficulty identifying the truth from the lies.

A vital, yet simple tool that I learned to trust while a young platoon leader in the Marines was a lensatic compass. In the middle of the woods or the desert you could trust that the arrow would, without fail, reliably point north. It looked like an old flip phone, akin to Captain Kirk’s communicator on Star Trek. When closed the arrow was locked in place. When opened the arrow was free to spin; and when free, it would continually seek north bouncing left to right

of north finally stopping on it. Once you had north, you had every other direction from there, and no matter your direction you could advance towards it.

It seems right now that my compass needle is unsettled on finding north. It keeps swinging from side to side, never stopping.

The external feed from the news and our world is interfering with my compass. While I know who I am internally, I trust my core beliefs and then know the direction that I want to go; those external indicators that tell me what direction is in front of me are all over the place.

When the direction is unclear I have learned to apply these thoughts: 1. Don’t Chase A False Reading - Walk in the general direction that the arrow is trying to point.

2. Be Cautious - Avoid running to avoid painful stumbling.

3. Use All Your Tools - Sift other sources of information as a blend usually builds a reliable sense of the correct direction.

4. Trust Yourself - Do not rely on the crowd to lead you to the right place. Collective

The same advice that helps us navigate the issues of the day also apply to our finances.

Your goals and financial direction in life are there to work towards even in the tough times. Spread your assets out through diversification. Long term assets should stay invested according to the plan. Ensure that cash is also part of your plan right now. Be ready for the emergency or even the right opportunity, as either arrives.

The external world seems chaotic. Someday, just like the 1960’s, this period will be in the history books, and we will be dealing with other distractions. Talk with your spouse and your friends about how to handle these external distractions. Share your concerns with your professional advisors. Make or revisit your long term goals list and the plan built specifically for those goals. Revise the plan as needed and keep moving to the goals.

North is still out there to give us direction.

We might simply have to look a little harder to find it right now.

Tim Eichhorn is a Partner and Senior Advisor with Rather & Kittrell.

Tim is available at teichhorn@rkcapital.com.

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elli Maniscalco and Ben Phillips’ wedding was the first wedding of the season at RT Lodge, and the last in the spring, thanks to the pandemic.

There were so many reasons why we fell head over heels for RT Lodge. The beautifully manicured gardens, the stunning patios and koi pond, the history, and refined yet cozy atmosphere of the 1930s home—not to mention the incredible hand-crafted ingredients and farm-to-table food by Chef Trevor, and attentive staff—made it impossible not to choose the Lodge for our special day.

We also loved that our family and friends—especially the out of towners—had the option to stay the whole weekend for a truly relaxing retreat.

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M agical My vision was a magical woodland with a few hints of moody art deco to play off of the Lodge’s setting. Reagan Vickary did an incredible job with the flowers and brought all my favorites together with mismatched yet coordinating arrangements and boutonnieres.

Brass accents, grey candles and greenery chandeliers all added a romantic and glamorous touch.

Even thought I had already purchased shoes in aqua, my Dogwood Lane Boutique color, once we found Ben’s ink blue velvet jacket, I knew I had to have shoes to match.

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Woodland of a cold spring rain, we were blessed with an absolutely magical wedding weekend.

Yet to say it was very stressful would be an understatement, as information was changing daily. Two bridesmaids and several guests were forced to cancel at the last minute due to Covid travel restrictions.

The event staff at the Lodge was amazing. They not only had every detail under control, but were able to roll with last minute changes with the utmost competence, care, and good humor, which helped minimize tension. We felt like we were in our own little world for the weekend!

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We started with a traditional Low-Country Boil for our rehearsal dinner on the patio.

Afterward, guests relaxed in rocking chairs and enjoyed S’mores by the firepit. It was great for everyone to decompress and catch up.

TheWedding After a delicious Lodge breakfast with family and friends, it was time to get ready. The rain miraculously held off for our ceremony and pictures on the lush grounds. We enjoyed hors d’oeuvres on the patio, then made our way to the Sperry Tent where we dined on a family style, three-course dinner, with wedding cake, music and dancing.

As favors, we chose classic southern pies by Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop in Knoxville—a fun nod to our 3/14 wedding day, Pi day. Photo props and polaroid cameras were set up for the guestbook.

We even had a sparkly sendoff. The entire weekend felt like a fairy tale!

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JERRY DENHAM PHOTOGRAPHY I’m a huge fan of Jerry Denham’s photography. I appreciate his soft focus backgrounds and use of lighting. You can really see his love for the students and sports he shoots. I follow him on Facebook. For those of you that don’t know I hope you enjoy his talent. I agree with Pastor Lon Shoopman, Jerry is a treasure to our local community! - Lisa Bingham When did you first begin your photography career? Did you receive any formal schooling or training?

I’m like to say it began back in 1985 when I purchased my first camera, a Canon T70. My intent was to become a Sports Illustrated photographer because SI is what inspired me to get into photography. Growing up in the 70s and early 80s with no cable TV or internet, and me being a sports nut, it was my only outlet to see great pictures.

My dad always had a subscription to SI and the pictures in SI are what connected me with my favorite sports as well. Unfortunately, back then, access to training and information wasn’t easy to come by so I really didn’t know what I was doing and I didn’t achieve the results I was hoping for. I did continue to take pictures, predominantly of my family and kids throughout the 90s and 2000s.

Roughly 10 years ago, I finally got into

the digital age of photography and purchased my first DSLR, a Canon Rebel XTi. My twin brother had gotten very big into photography and he reinspired me to get back into the photography part of it instead of just taking pictures. With the internet now readily available with tons of information, I dove into the deep end and started learning all that I could.

Living in East Tennessee, I was constantly in the Smokies or the Cherokee National Forest shooting waterfalls, sunrises, and sunsets–my influences being amazing nature/landscape shooters like Ian Plant and Richard Bernabe.

A couple of years, later I fell in love with using external lighting and portraiture.

Then my influences changed to guys like Joe McNally, Dustin Snipes, and Matt Hernandez–amazing photographers who were using lighting to make their subjects look incredible. About 2015-2016, I began my actual Denham Photography business

specializing in sports portraiture. Over the last two years that has evolved into doing senior portraits, which I seem to be doing more of now than sports portraiture.

What is your favorite subject matter to photograph? Why?

I have always loved shooting sports, both live action and portraits. I’ve been lucky enough over the past six-seven years to be able to shoot UT sports; and there is nothing like being on the field at Neyland Stadium with 102,455 fans yelling so loud it resonates in your chest while you’re trying to concentrate on following the action on the field. It’s extremely addictive. I shoot Sequoyah High School sports as well and enjoy it tremendously, but for slightly different reasons. The adrenaline rush is not as large as big time college sports but knowing the kids on the field, the coaches, and fans adds a personal side to the game that can’t be matched on the field or court at UT.

Over the last few years I’ve fallen in love with photographing dance. It’s come close to overtaking sports as my favorite subject in the lens. It could be that I’ve just been lucky enough that the dancers I’ve photographed have been phenomenal dancers and models. They’re usually quite particular about how they look in photos. The quality of the shots is quite high because they’re willing to do the shot again until we get it the way they want it. The art of dance just seems like it was meant to be photographed. From ballet to breakdancing, the expression all translates perfectly to photography.

How has being a photographer blessed you? How would you describe the fulfillment photography brings?

The best part, and the part I miss most, was being able to be a part of my children’s activities once they got to high school. Having access to sidelines where my kids played football, basketball, and cheered, allowed me to be a bit closer than just sitting in the stands. They may not have enjoyed me being that close but it sure was wonderful as a dad to have that access. I wouldn’t trade those moments for anything.

One of the best part of photography is the relationships I’ve built–especially with portrait sessions. I get to know some amazing young people and their families that I would have never gotten the opportunity to meet otherwise. Getting to work one-on-one with these kids and getting to know them simply just can’t be replaced. It’s very special to me.

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Through photography I’ve also met and developed great friendships with some incredible people who just happen to be fantastic photographers as well. We go on photography trips and the trip ends up being as much about friendship and hanging out as it does the photography.

It’s all about relationships.

What is your main aim when you shoot? Do you have a philosophy?

Make it fun. I’ve always told myself if photography starts being like a real job, I’ll stop doing it. So I do all I can to make it fun. I do have a real job and it affords me the ability to do the photography I want to do instead of the photography I’d have to do if it were my main source of income.

The whole “shoot what you love” idea really makes it much easier to enjoy and share that joy with the athlete, senior, or dancer I’m shooting. I show every picture to my subjects as we shoot and try as much as I can to explain what I’m trying to achieve for every picture. This way, they can see how they look and be as happy with the shots as they can before we leave. I also ask them if they have ideas and include them in the creative process. If they have a good time taking them, odds are they’re going to be happy with the results.

I love using and manipulating light.When it comes to my portrait work, the objective is to put my subject in the best light possible, to make them look as great as I possibly can with the surroundings we have. That could be using as many as seven external lights or just using the natural light where ever we are. I do have a philosophy that if you show up on a shoot without any way of manipulating light, more than likely, you won’t create something different from anyone else. That doesn’t mean the pictures won’t be great. But if you have so much as a reflector with you, you have the possibility of making changes to the light that could change bad light, making it work for you and increasing your chances of making great pictures.

Jerry and other members of a photography group called NXNW at Peggy’s Point Lighthouse near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada last September.

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The International Mastermelt Group Acquires Conecsus Aerospace!

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he Mastermelt Group has acquired Conecsus Aerospace. Mark Degnan, President and Ceo of Mastermelt announced it was effective June 1, 2020.

Headquarted in Sweetwater, Tennessee, The Mastermelt Group is an international consortium or precious metal refiners and alloy processors with divisions in Buxton, UK and Singapore, SE Asia. They are dedicated to the processing of high temperature exotic alloys which are found in jet engines and power generation.

Conecsus Aerospace specializes in disassembling commercial and military jet engines after they are no longer in use. They are the global leader in recycling alloys and recovering gold, platinum, and silver to sell in the precious metals markets. They have processed over 3,000 aircraft engines and 23 million pounds of aircraft related materials.

Conecsus operates a 50,000 square foot certified aircraft destruction facility in Terrell, Texas.

“Conecsus has a worldwide brand recognition that merges well with Mastermelt,” said Degnan.” We can now offer complete end of life recycling services to the Aerospace Industry too. The Conecsus employees bring years of experience to our company.

Combined, we will have approximately 120 employees at Mastermelt. This is a great opportunity for both companies.”

To meet the high demand of the US Aerospace Industry, they transferred the technology to the dedicated processing facility in Sweetwater. This allowed US customers a quicker turnaround time and reduced shipping costs from the UK. The Mastermelt Group is an ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) group of companies. They are located at 319 Industrial Park Road in Sweetwater, TN 37874 USA. Visit mastermeltgroup.com for more information.

In Europe, Mastermelt developed the proprietary processes for the recovery of precious metals from aircraft turbine blades.

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Mr. Biereley House, 1954 Charles an Dorothy Biereley

Biereley-Hale Funeral Home A History Of Helping Families Honor The Lives Of Those They Love.

By Barry Self

C. H. Biereley graduated from Gupton- Jones School of Embalming in 1924. He was 34 years old. School records show he had 6 years prior experience in funeral service before entering embalming school. He worked for the J.S. Kyker & sons Funeral Home for 12 years before opening his own funeral home in September, 1930 in Madisonville.

He took out an ad in the local paper in September, 1930 (right after the beginning of the Great Depression) explaining that he was no longer associated with J.S. Kyker & Sons and that he was opening his own establishment. Biereley’s funeral home was first located in the old Upton home, behind the Monroe County Courthouse. The Upton home had served as an apartment house, a school house and a hotel.

The late Mrs. L.O. Hicks, mother of Dan Hicks stated she attended school there, while the Grammer school was being rebuilt. Among her classmates at the school while it was held in the Upton Home was Estes Kefauver, who later rose to great fame as a Senator and a vice-presidential candidate. The late Reba Hicks, wife of the late criminal court Judge, Sue K. Hicks, was a great-niece to Joseph Upton, who built the house in the mid 1840’s.

An architect from Pennsylvania, who’s name in unknown, is said to have been in the area and took a hand in building the home. He also helped build the Kefauver home, the Stickley home, the Coffin home and the old Johnson place, which was constructed just off the town square. Reba’s mother, Susie Kate Upton, was the daughter of William A. and Elizabeth Upton. William was a brother of Joseph, who owned and built the structureJoseph Upton was a physician. Joe Devine, a lieutenant colonel in the Union Army, hid from the Confederate soldiers in a cellar of the home. He was apparently captured by the Rebel soldiers and was killed near Gudger.

John Crawford Vaughn was born in a house which stood on the site of the Upton home.

Charles Howard Biereley, Sr. founder and his son Charles H. (Buster) Biereley, Jr.

Vaughn served as a Captain of the Fifth Tennessee Infantry during the Mexican War. He also was a commander and organizer of the Third Tennessee lnfantry of the Confederate States of America. Vaughn later served as a brigadier general of the Confederacy and was captured at Vicksburg on July 4, 1863. Later, Vaughn served as Speaker of the Tennessee Senate in 1871 and died in Thomasville, Georgia where he was buried.

(Biereley-Hale Funeral Home sold the historic tract of land and Upton home to Sweetwater Valley Bank when a new funeral home was built on the Hwy 411 Bypass. The home was demolished in 1978.)

Mr. Biereley eventually opened another branch in Tellico Plains in an old stone building near the telephone company office and also one in Lenoir City and Maryville.

Harvey Hawkins first worked for Biereley Funeral Home in Lenoir City and eventually bought the business, renarning it Hawkins Funeral Home.

Walter Harrill worked for the Biereley family at the funeral home in Maryville and later owned his own funeral home there. His twin brother was in the theater business and likely got Buster Biereley interested in the theater business.

C. H. Buster Biereley died May 7, 1952, C.H. Biereley, Sr. died October 3, 1962. Dorothy Phifer Biereley died July 1, 1972. They are buried at Grandview cemetery, Maryville.

Doug and Betty Hale

The Upton House became Biereley-Hale Funeral Home

John Hale, who was born in Springfield, lllinois, and Mary Nell Patterson met at Friendsville Academy in Blount County and graduated together from there even though Mr. Hale was 6 years older than Mary Nell. His father had died when he was an infant. He had one sister, Pearl, and being the only son, he likely missed a lot of school to help work on the farm.

John Hale served as the City Recorder for the Town of Madisonville, from 1948 to 1950. He was appointed by the Board following the death of Arsel Williamson, who was the City Recorder. Mr. Hale was also Recorder in 1954 and 1955. He also served on the boards of Ft. Loudoun Electric Cooperative and the Bank of Madisonville for several years.

After the Hale’s married they lived in Blount County. John worked at Alcoa Aluminum Company of America and later worked part-time for McCammon-Ammons Funeral Home. Mrs. Hale taught at Binfield School, near their home. Their home burned in 1945.

John and Mary Nell Hale had three children, Mary Ruth, Helen and Charles Douglas. Mary Ruth got a job with the federal government in Washington D.C. in 1954. Mary and a friend moved to Washington where she worked for the F.B.l. for about 17 years. There was a shortage of government workers at that time.

Her husband, Melvin Hall, joined her in D.C. after they were married in the fall of 1954.

Melvin also worked for the F.B.l. for 17 years.

Mary and Melvin had two children. Once the kids started school, Mary began working for a florist in the D.C. area. She managed a florist for 11 years. ln 1972 the Hall’s moved back to Madisonville. Mary Ruth started her own florist in the old Biereley Home, adjacent to the funeral home on Tellico Street. The florist opened January 20, 1972. lt had previously been Burns Florist, operated by Velma Burns. She had closed her business due to health reasons. Hall’s Florist moved to a new location on Hwy 411 when the new funeral home was built.

When their home burned, they moved to Monroe County where Mary Nell’s parents lived.

She was the daughter of Jefferson Patterson and Mary Elizabeth Best Patterson. Mr. Hale decided to go to mortuary school. He graduated from Gupton College in Nashville in June 1952. In 1950, John Hale bought into the business. In 1961, he bought the remaining shares of the business. The name of the funeral home was changed to Biereley-Hale Funeral Home in 1952, which is the year Charles H. “ Buster” Biereley, Jr, the only son of C.H. and Dorothy Biereley, died at the age of 34. Buster had operated a funeral home in Maryville, near Blount Memorial Hospital and also owned a theater at Five Points.

Douglas Hale joined his father in the business in 1958. Doug had worked for the Justice Department in Washington, D.C. for two summers. ln the summer of 1958, the Justice Department did not hire any students, so Doug started looking for another job. He saw an advertisement in the paper about a funeral home position.

He got a job at the Warner E. Pumphrey Funeral Home in Silver Springs, Maryland and worked there only briefly. His dad learned that he was working in a funeral home and told him he might as well come home and work for him if he was going to work in a funeral home. Doug Hale graduated from Gupton College in Nashville in 1959.

Beecher Miller came to work for Mr. Biereley in 1950. Fred Hammontree was another well known employee of the funeral home. He went to work for Fred Hammontree Biereley in 1949 and married in and Beecher Miller 1950, according to his wife, Nelle Jo Harrill Hammontree. Joe Hitch, who was from Maryville, was also working for Mr. Biereley when Fred was hired. The embalmer was C.B. (Beech) Hicks from Maryville. Beecher Miller stated that he was paid $25.00 cash a week when he first got hired. He and his family lived in the funeral home at Tellico Plains, which was actually an old house that sat on the same site as the present funeral home building. Beecher and his family lived in the stone house that served as the funeral home near the telephone company office in Tellico Plains when he first started working for the funeral home. Dr. Rogers owned the stone house and Mr. Biereley rented it from Dr. Rogers.

John Hale died October 2, 1986. Mary Nell Hale died April 8, 2003. Beecher Miller died July13, 2002. Fred Hammontree died May 27, 1982.

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The members of the family had the privilege to select a casket with reference to color, design, etc.

Charles Biereley’s Graduation Class THE BURIAL SOCIETY The Burial Society apparently was started around 1932. Members over 15 years of age received a $100.00 burial including service and casket, dressing and embalming and hearse service. Members between the ages of 5 years and 15 years age received a $75.00 burial including service and casket. Members under age 5 years of age received a $50.00 burial including service and casket.

Mr. Biereley was able to take $100.00 from the society fund for each member he buried. lt was a benevolence fund in a sense at a time when money was very hard to come by.

This was during the Great Depression.

Each member over 15 years of age were assessed 25 cents. Each member between 5 and 15 years of age were assessed 15 cents and each member under age 5 years were assessed 10 cents. Members had to be at least two weeks old or older and could not be over age 70 and still be admitted to the burial society.

Many of the merchants in the county acted as solicitors for the burial society. This was usually country store merchants, who would collect the assessments for Mr. Biereley. He would send out the assessment cards every two months, notifying the members of who had died since the last assessment and essentially was billing them for their current assessment.

The state legislature was petitioned by several business men and community leaders of several area counties to allow the Burial Societies to continue to operate for the benefit of the people.

Apparently the legislature was attempting to make the societies illegal. The petitions were successful. The Biereley-Hale Burial Society still exists. Adult members still receive a $100.00 credit off their funeral.

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When we experience the death of someone we love, a funeral service fills several important needs. Funerals helps us acknowledge that someone we love has died and they allow us to say goodbye. Funerals offer continuity and hope for the living. They also provide a support system for us, friends, family members and the community. Funerals even allow us to reflect on the meaning of life and death.

Biereley-Hale has two locations and owns Haven Hill Memorial Gardens.

Please call us to help you plan the perfect service.

The Veterans’ Flag Memorial, erected by the Town of Madisonville in 2003, is located on the premises of Haven Hill. It stands along the Hwy 411 By-pass. This flagpole rises 150 feet and is one of the tallest in the state of Tennessee.

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Autumn In New England

By Lisa Bingham/Leslie Fox

I’ve been to New England twice during the fall and so thoroughly enjoyed it, I wanted to share highlights with you. It’s all part of my family’s mission to visit all 50 states. We flew from Atlanta to Boston and over a 10-day driving trip, were able to check off five states in a week! We absolutely loved the history and breathtaking beauty, and my three girls and I especially enjoyed collecting Junior Ranger badges at the parks.

We had the pleasure of seeing New England in person, but today, while we all wait for the okay to travel freely, we invite you to take this virtual tour of New England. Use it as a planning guide for your next trip to the east coast—it’s worth the trip.

Become A Junior Ranger. Explore. Learn. Protect.

Junior Rangers take an oath of their own to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story with friends and family. Junior Rangers are typically between the ages of 5 to 13, although anyone can participate. The Junior Ranger program is conducted in almost all parks.

How does it work? Kids complete a series of activities during a park visit, share their answers with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger patch or Junior Ranger certificate and a Park Ranger will lead you through the Junior Ranger pledge. https://www.nps.gov/kids/become-a-junior-ranger.htm

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SALEM MASSACHUSETTS Best known for the witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem is sure to bewitch you with its seaside charm, its maritime history and spellbinding beauty. You can follow the Red Line along the sidewalks to navigate your journey through historic sites, including the Witch Trial Memorial, the Old Burying Point Cemetery and more.

Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.

Chills and Thrills at The Salem Witch Museum!

Inside an old church is the Salem Witch Museum, where you can take a 30-minute tour of the history of the Salem Witch Trials, and the evolving perception of witches since that time.

Be sure to visit The House of the Seven Gables. In 1668, merchant and shipowner John Turner built a house on Salem Harbor that was destined to become one of America’s most beloved historic homes.

Designated a National Historic Landmark District in 2007, The House of the Seven Gables is best known today as the setting of world-renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel.

The Witch House is the last remaining structure from the time of the Salem Witch Trials. The home belonged to the judge who sentenced the accused witches, rather than to any “witch.” The trials themselves only lasted a short time. In the end, those who began the accusations came forward to admit they had made up their claims. The whole thing may have begun by some storytelling that got out of hand.

Hubie Halloween Coming To Netflix on October 7 Adam Sandler is a local Halloween enthusiast who finds himself wrapped up in a comedic Halloween mystery in Salem.

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Become A Junior Ranger Explore. Learn. Protect.

America’s First National Historic Site Salem Maritime National Historic Site was established on March 17, 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the U.S. It consists of nine acres of land and 12 historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center. Located in the urban setting of Salem, the park preserves and interprets over 600 years of New England’s maritime history and global connections.

Here’s how you can become a Junior Ranger at Salem Maritime and get your Virtual Visit Badge this year.

Download your Junior Ranger booklet.

Complete the Junior Ranger activities as you explore from home.

Or if you plan a trip to Salem, you can find a Park Ranger to lead you through the Junior Ranger pledge.

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Be sure to walk Essex Street! It’s filled with lots of people, some in costume if you visit in October. Even though it rained the last time we were there, it was still crowded.

There are always street performers and wonderful shops filled with Halloween and Autumn merchandise and lots of food vendors.

You can also sign up for all kinds of tours, including walking tours, haunted history tours, day or night, and you can sail the harbor.

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2 Bar Harbor Maine

The Bar Harbor Inn is an iconic and historic New England vacation destination located harborside in the heart of Bar Harbor overlooking Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands. It welcomes guests worldwide with genuine Maine hospitality, superior service and timeless charm. Its beautifully landscaped eight acres offer a private retreat with easy walking access to unique shops, art galleries and waterfront activities in downtown Bar Harbor. The casual elegance of the Bar Harbor Inn provides a perfect backdrop to explore the rocky Maine coast and Acadia National Park. Catch glimpses of the area’s rich history as you relax and delight in refreshing ocean views, elegant dining and rejuvenating spa services.

Visitors from around the world come to Bar Harbor, the gateway to Acadia National Park for its breathtaking scenery.

From boutique hotels, personal and cozy B&Bs, to woodland camping with Acadia National Park right outside your tent flap, every lodging option is unique. Whatever your style, you’ll find it here in Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island.

Bar Harbor is proudly known for its fresh seafood–caught, delivered, cooked and served straight from the boat. From shrimp, scallops and crab, to haddock, flounder, clams and oysters, Mount Desert Island’s sea-to-table options are endless. After a day’s worth of activities in Acadia National Park, no matter where you eat and drink, Bar Harbor’s restaurants are sure to please.

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Acadia National Park Acadia National Park falls in the top 10 list of most visited parks in the U.S., welcoming more than three million travelers every year.

Early risers can drive, bike or walk to watch the sunrise along Acadia’s beautiful rocky shoreline on Ocean Drive. They’ll be among the first in the country to see the dawning of a new day. Later, enjoy dinner or simply stop in for popovers and strawberry jam at the famous Jordan Pond House, a charming restaurant founded in the early 1870s.

Established by Woodrow Wilson in 1916 with 6,000 acres, Acadia now covers more than 49,000 acres, thanks to the remarkable dedication and philanthropy of wealthy private citizens such as Charles W. Eliot, George B. Dorr, and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The park encompasses nearly half of Mount Desert Island, a scattering of smaller islands and the Schoodic Peninsula.

Hike, bike, or walk to popular attractions in the early morning or late afternoons to avoid crowds or take the fare-free Island Explorer bus instead of driving. Motorists who drive the Park Loop Road enjoy a 27-mile ride along oceanside cliffs and through mountain forests, stopping at scenic turnouts and notable attractions along the way, such as the mighty Thunder Hole and Sand Beach. The trip is a must!

Acadia National Park Service https://www.youtube.com/user/AcadiaNPS/videos

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Rock Port Massachusetts Iconic Motif No. 1 draws artists and art lovers to this picturesque harbor. Rockport’s art colony, one of the oldest in America, is home to over 30 galleries and The Rockport Art Association and Museum. In an unmatched setting, the world-class performing arts center, The Shalin Liu, hosts shows year-round. Lively festivals fill the streets from May through December.

Gloucester Massachusetts Founded in 1623 by English fisherfolk, Gloucester is one of New England’s oldest towns. This port on Cape Ann has made its living from fishing for almost 400 years, and has inspired books and films such as Rudyard Kipling’s Captains Courageous and Sebastian Junger’s “The Perfect Storm.”

You can’t miss the fishing boats, festooned with nets, dredges and winches, tied to the wharves or motoring along into the harbor, with clouds of hungry seagulls hovering expectantly above. A vibrant artist community, Rocky Neck Art Colony, is across the harbor in East Gloucester.

The Beauty of Gloucester https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63n9crVxhn0

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The first time we went to New England, the movie, “The Perfect Storm,” was being shot. The movie was known as the Halloween Storm. It was based on a true story and tells of the courageous men and women who risk their lives every working day, pitting their fishing boats and rescue vessels against the capricious forces of nature. Their worst fears are realized at sea on Halloween of 1991, when confronted by three raging weather fronts which unexpectedly collide to produce the greatest, fiercest storm in modern history.

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Mount Washington Cog Railway New Hampshire’s Premier Attraction Since 1869 Today, more than 150 years later, the Mount Washington Cog Railway continues to thrill passengers from all over the world with its dramatic ascent to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast.

The Cog is the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world, and the only one currently operating in North America. With an average grade of 25% (some sections approach nearly 38%), it’s also the second steepest in the world! Motive power is primarily provided by a fleet of seven powerful biodiesel locomotives, each custom designed, built and maintained on site. And with a nod to its steam heritage, the railway also continues to operate a pair of centuryold, coal-fired steam engines.

Located in the heart of the majestic White Mountains region of northern New Hampshire, Marshfield Base Station is six miles east of Route 302 on the western face of Mount Washington. Even the drive along Base Station Road is beautiful—every twist and turn reveals new perspectives on the Presidential Range. Make sure to stop for some pictures at Upper Ammonoosuc Falls, an impressive rocky cascade and popular swimming hole just a few yards off the road. And keep your eyes open for wildlife—moose and bear sightings are not uncommon along the Base road.

Marshfield Base Station Train Trip,To The Summit and Back https://www.thecog.com/marshfield-base-station

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Mount Washington, New Hampshire The Most Extreme Weather Observatory on Earth Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, is home to the most extreme weather observatory on Earth.

Located in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire at 6,288 feet, the observatory features some of the world’s most fascinating weather. The history of Mt. Washington Observatory began all the way back in 1870. In hopes of improving forecast knowledge, a group of determined scientists set out on an expedition to observe Mt. Washington’s winter weather. The team’s observations captured the attention of the United States Signal Service, a precursor to the National Weather Service, who decided to take up the cause and maintain a weather station at Mt. Washington’s summit until 1892. This was one of the first mountaintop weather stations in the world.

The Mount Washington Obsevatory https://www.mountwashington.org/#

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8 Mount Washington Inn New Hampshire The Mt. Washington Inn was constructed by Joseph Stickney, a native of Concord, New Hampshire who had made a fortune before the age of 30 as a coal broker in Pennsylvania.

In 1881, Stickney and his partner, John N. Conyngham, purchased the nearby Mount Pleasant Hotel (a large early hotel that was later demolished) from lumberman John T.G. Leavitt. Stickney began work on his Mt. Washington Hotel and brought in 250 Italian artisans to build it, particularly the granite and stucco masonry. Construction started in 1900 on the Y-shaped hotel, which opened on July 28, 1902.

Stickney died a year after the hotel opened.

His wife, Carolyn Stickney, spent her summers

at the hotel for the next decade, adding the Sun Dining Room with guest rooms above, the fourth floor between the towers, and the chapel honoring her late husband. Under its capable first manager, John Anderson, the hotel was a success. But the advent of income tax, Prohibition, and the Great Depression curtailed the hospitality business. In 1936, Mrs. Stickney’s nephew, Foster Reynolds, inherited the hotel, but it closed in 1942 because of World War II. A Boston syndicate bought the extensive property for about $450,000 In 1944. The Bretton Woods monetary conference took place that year, establishing the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The owners were paid $300,000 for the loss of business and promised a daily room charge of $18 per person for the 19-day conference.

Today, the Mt. Washington Hotel and Resort is one of the last surviving grand hotels in the White Mountains. In 1986, it was declared a National Historic Landmark.

Since the late 1800s, reaching the summit of Mount Washington has been on the must-do list for most travelers to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. To this day, the combination of amazing scenery, world famous weather conditions, and adventures for all abilities and ages make it a highlight for visitors to the region, and locals alike.

The mountain is steeped in history, and central to that is the legendary Mt. Washington Auto Road.

The 7.6-mile Mt. Washington Auto Road is America’s oldest and continuously operating attraction. It was first opened to the public in 1861 as the Mt. Washington Carriage Road in a time when guests made the four-hour journey to the summit in specially built, horse-drawn Abbot Downing Mountain Wagons. As a family owned business, the company takes great pride in its progression through the years, preserving that history for all their current day guests to enjoy.

The Mount Washington Hotel and the Grand Hotels of the White Mountains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSWEoFIYu48 Mount Washington Auto Road https://mt-washington.com/

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Vermont is internationally known for vibrant autumn colors. Stowe’s legendary foliage adds an extra dimension to every pursuit, from scenic drives and strolls on the Stowe Recreation Path to events and outdoor harvest festivals. Take a piece of your memorable Stowe vacation home with you, Stowe’s shops are filled with artisan and local goods perfect for fall.

Fall Into Stowe, Vermont.

A classic New England village at the base of Vermont’s highest peak, Stowe, Vermont is the perfect place for a fall getaway. From early September through late October, experience Stowe’s legendary foliage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM1_ uI0cgyo&feature=youtu.be&t=2s

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Boston Massachusetts Perhaps no other city in America holds as much history of the colonial and Revolutionary War era as Boston. It’s not surprising then that its main sites have become a pilgrimage trail for Americans and for others who hope to get a sense of that history. But more than that, the Freedom Trail is a good introduction to today’s city, connecting or passing close to some of its best loved tourist attractions. Boston is easy to navigate on foot, as its major sights are relatively close, and America’s first subway system, the T, connects its important neighborhoods.

Across the Charles River, a watery summer recreation area whose Boston shore is reserved as the Esplanade park, is Cambridge. Although a separate and independent city, for tourist purposes, Cambridge is part of Boston and connected by the same transit system. Here, you’ll find two of America’s most prestigious and important universities, Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). These and the many other universities and colleges in the area help keep Boston a youthful and vibrant place to be, with a lively cultural scene. With all the music, theater, and entertainment options, plus its abundance of restaurants, you’ll never be at a loss for things to do in Boston at night.

Boston Harbor Now Video 50 Years of Transformation https://www.bostonharbornow.org/videos/50-years/

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Since its discovery to Europeans by John Smith in 1614, Boston Harbor has been an important port in American history. It was the site of the Boston Tea Party, as well as almost continuous building of wharves, piers, and new filled land into the harbor until the 19th century. By 1660, almost all imports came to the greater Boston area and the New England coast through the waters of Boston Harbor. A rapid influx of people transformed Boston into a booming city.

Boston Tea Party Museum: Relive the most important event leading up to the American Revolution on this self-guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. This is a great mix of fun and education. We enjoyed the tea master explaining the teas!

Swan boats in Boston Commons offer a nice, relaxing short trip around the pond. The boat is moved by a swan boat driver pedaling through the water in the back of a type of raft with benches for riders.

DONATIONS NOW ACCEPTED FOR #COVIDfeedTN AT WALGREENS Donations being accepted October 17 – 31, 2020 at Tennessee Walgreens locations Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville and Memphis, TN – The coronavirus crisis continues to pose urgent food-security threats to many Tennessee families – whether from health-related or economic impacts.

But the Volunteer State is mounting a comeback – through a collaborative effort between Tennessee’s regional community foundations and locally based hunger-relief organizations.

East Tennessee Foundation (ETF), a community foundation serving 25 East Tennessee counties with a mission of “thoughtful giving for stronger communities and better lives,” announced today a new way of giving to its #COVIDfeedTN fundraiser. ETF has been in partnership with other major retailers statewide as well as ETF’s sister community foundations based in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville since April.

For a two-week period in October, Walgreens will join this initiative to raise funds to provide hunger-relief. All proceeds will directly fund

grants to nonprofit hunger-relief organizations or initiatives, located in the regional area of the Tennessee ZIP code of purchase. “When you provide a donation at a Nashville-area Walgreens, for example, the proceeds will be given to a credentialed hunger-relief effort in that region,” said Michael McClamroch, ETF president and CEO. Funding from donations will be collected and grants distributed by ETF in full coordination with Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (based in Nashville) and Community Foundation of Greater Memphis.

Tennessee nonprofit organizations with hunger relief and food distribution-related missions (such as community food pantries, school or faith-based meal programs, fooddelivery services to homes) can apply for grants via their area’s community foundation website.

To apply in East Tennessee, visit ETF’s Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund; in Chattanooga, visit www.cfgc.org; in Middle Tennessee, visit www.cfmt.org; in West Tennessee, visit www.cfgm.org.

All nonprofit grant recipients must apply in advance for #COVIDfeedTN funding and will be fully vetted and pre-screened by their respective region’s community foundation.

Online orders can be placed at http://covidfeedtn.shgstores.com.

Who is Tennessee Farmers Cooperative?

Co-op, recognized as one of the strongest federated farm supply cooperative systems in the nation, includes Tennessee Farmers Cooperative (TFC) and the 52 member Co-ops and 11 associate members in neighboring states that own TFC. At the very foundation are the roughly 70,000 farmers who are member-owners of the local Co-ops in their home counties. Of course, you don’t have to be a member of the Co-op to shop there. Co-op offers quality products for everyone! Some 164 Co-op retail outlets, which operate in 84 of Tennessee’s 95 counties, and across the border in five neighboring states, serve more than half a million customers.

Co-op is a cornerstone in the communities where our retail stores and facilities are located. Co-op is truly your hometown store, locally owned and operated with a well-trained, dedicated staff ready to serve the needs of each and every customer.

Because its roots reach back into the soil farmed by its organizers, Co-op always has the best interests of its patrons at heart.

And that heritage generates a spirit of cooperation that has molded our system into a closely knit network of individuals and organizations working together for the benefit of the farmers and our other Co-op customers. Co-op is more than a store, it’s a way of life.

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UT Extension Farmer of the Year In a profession where the average age is 58, you might call Jay Yeargin of Greenfield an upstart. Yet, this 37-year-old has been farming for more than 16 years and is well known in the agricultural community. This year his reputation as a quality producer has jumped again. Yeargin has been named by University of Tennessee Extension as the Tennessee Farmer of the Year for 2020.

The row crop producer from West Tennessee, who also runs a 60-head beef cattle operation, started farming with just 60 acres when he was 21. Today the operation, which he runs in tandem with wife Alice Ann, has 2,700 acres in production, of which approximately 40% is owned land. Yeargin grows yellow corn, soybeans and wheat along with his cattle. He also produces a fair amount of hay—some 700 round bales a year, all on non-irrigated land. Some years he grows food-grade white corn, which when sold at a premium enables his farm to enjoy a measure of financial success.

“At our farming operation, we utilize several different ways to market our crops. We are able to deliver our grain to the best market, even if it isn’t the closest, because we own our own trucks and have grain storage on the farm,” says Yeargin. “Storage gives us more options and allows us to have full-time employees, so we can deliver grain all winter.”

Yeargin is expected to be introduced as the 2020 Tennessee Farmer of the Year August 13 at the Tennessee Farm Bureau President’s Conference in Franklin, Tennessee, and at the UT Institute of Agriculture Ag Day celebration scheduled for October 3 in Knoxville as well as other agricultural events (virtual or real) throughout the summer. He was nominated for the honor by Jeff Lannom, UT Extension agent and director of Extension in Weakley County.Farmers from across the state were nominated for the honor by their county Extension agents or by Extension area farm management specialists.

Lannom says he nominated Yeargin because of his excellent farming practices, his strong family values and his spirit of volunteerism.

A 2004 graduate of UT Martin, Yeargin earned a degree in Agriculture Business. Alice Ann followed one year later with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. “This time in my life is where I really grew as a person; not just in the classroom, but networking with others in the agriculture field,” says Yeargin. “I was able to make lifelong friends all across the state that share the same challenges and ideas. I also stay in close contact with many of my professors. I am so grateful to be able to use them as a resource, but also share my working farm with their students as a hands-on teaching environment.”

When not working on the farm, Yeargin also operates a mowing and track hoe business, and he has an extensive list of county-, state- and national-level activities in a variety of organizations that range from serving as a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church, director of the Weakley County Farm Bureau, and member of the State Ag Enhancement Advisory Board. Along with Alice Ann, Jay was named runner up for the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award in 2017.

In addition to also serving in various community-based activities, Alice Ann has served as the Weakley County Chamber of Commerce president, and was named as the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmer

and Rancher Outstanding Young Woman in 2013. Alice Ann is a native of McMinn County and the daughter of Pat Chester and the late Rick Chester.

Lannom adds that the Yeargins host the annual Governor’s School of Agriculture at their farm and the farm is a regular cooperator in the University of Tennessee County Standardized Testing Program by planting and harvesting multiple soybean varieties.

As parents to a young son, the couple also invests a great deal of time toward growing what they hope will be a future Tennessee Farmer of the Year.

As Tennessee Farmer of the Year, Jay will

compete in the Southeastern Farmer of the Year competition at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, October 20-.22. The Southeastern Farmer of the Year competition chooses from among the top farmers from 10 southeastern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia) and is sponsored by Swisher International, Inc. The award recognizes excellence in agricultural production and farm management, along with leadership in farm and community organizations. The award also honors family contributions in producing safe and abundant supplies of food, fiber and shelter products for U.S. consumers. The overall Southeastern Farmer of the Year will be announced at a luncheon on the opening day of the expo.

Our Heritage Is Our Standard When Tennessee Farmers Cooperative was officially chartered on September 27, 1945, a whole new era in Tennessee agriculture began. In the spring of 1944, the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation’s board of directors had authorized a committee to study farm supply cooperatives in other states to recommend what structure would best serve the needs of Tennessee farmers. After a whirlwind tour of cooperatives in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New York,

Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana, the committee, headed by Al Jerdan, marketing specialist with the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service, recommended a federated system, similar to those operating in Indiana and Ohio.

After its board accepted the recommendation, the delegate body of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation authorized the organization of the

cooperative in November of 1944. Each of TFC’s 33 charter members, which were Farm Bureau supply associations, had an incorporating director to serve until a permanent board could be elected to direct the new regional cooperative. On the afternoon of September 27, 1945, during the first meeting of TFC’s members, a director to represent each of the state’s seven designated districts was elected to the board. With that election, at 1:05 p.m., TFC was born.

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Meet Dr. Parrish Dr. Parrish graduated from UTK in 1973 and from UT Dental in 1976. He practiced in his hometown of Memphis for 40 years until he sold his practice. He has moved back to East Tennessee, the region he fell in love with in college. He served in the Navy and Army reserves for 24 years. He was also an alderman in Germantown for 16 years. Dr. Parrish discovered that retirement was not for him. He has been a great addition to our team, assisting him you will see a friendly face our wonderful assistant, Mindy who has been with our office since 2000.

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Located in one of the most bio-diverse areas of the United States, Everhart Lumber Company specializes in high quality specialty timber and furniture products. Everhart’s is a wood specialty and furniture store in Tellico Plains, Tennessee that offers Ready-Made and Custom-Made Furniture from unique character woods such as black walnut, figured maple, flaming box elder, eastern red cedar, teak, and other wood types. We offer furniture made from local reclaimed woods such as oak and pine that includes dining, coffee, and sofa tables as well as other types of furniture. Provided also are extra wide wood slabs for our customers that want to make their own furniture.

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877.857.8062 | 423.253.2323 911 VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE TELLICO PLAINS, TN 37385

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Wine Caddies and Charcuterie Boards We offer smaller items such as Wine Caddies and Charcuterie Boards that can be used for serving trays and cutting boards. Most of the Charcuterie boards are made from wood harvested in East Tennessee and are sealed with food safe mineral oil.

Teak Root Wood Furniture and Carvings We also carry a line of items made from roots of teak trees including sofa tables, coffee tables, table bowls and table art. From time to time, you may even see an American Eagle, Owl, or a Duck carved from teak wood.

For Building Supply Needs We offer specialized wood building products that includes mantles, wooden counter tops for kitchen islands, and stair treads from many difference wood species. For the interior walls, we offer ship-lap paneling and paneling made from reclaimed barn-wood and reclaimed wood previously used to harvest mushrooms.

We have a new display in our showroom of barn-wood style doors for consideration in building custom doors to meet customers’ needs

Please visit our Showroom to see how our wood products are being used by our customers

being one of the best country cooks in East Tennessee. A remarkable combination.

In the early days of Hall’s, men would stop by at lunchtime. Like most grocers, at that time, Charlie kept a roll of bologna, and a block of cheese on hand. He would slice off the cheese and bologna with a butcher knife and make sandwiches for his customers. Little did he realize, those early days of making sandwiches, would provide a path that would eventually save his business.

CHARLIE HALL’S STORE

By Lon Shoopman

n the winter of Charlie Hall’s twentysecond year, Harless Cansler knocked on the door of Charlie’s trailer. The year was 1965. Harless owned the local general store.

In the early 1900’s, general stores were commonplace in the rural South. Most roads were unpaved and transportation was problematic. People could seldom make it into town, but they could walk down the road to the general store. Much of rural life revolved around the local store.

Charlie had married Helen Arden, three years before the night Harless Cansler tapped on their door. The Hall’s lived in a trailer which sat on property owned by Charlie’s father. Mr. Cansler explained, due to health issues, he had decided to sell his store and an adjacent house for $23,000. He stopped by to offer the property to Helen and Charlie.

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store. Charlie drove his Dodge truck to out of the way places. When he sounded the air horn, people came from all around to purchase items from the rolling store.

Charlie remembers, in those far off days, he sold a case of 24 Cokes for 80 cents.

The Hall’s reasoned that Harless Cansler’s offer was probably fair. Still, it seemed a staggering amount to the young couple. At the time, Charlie was working in a factory earning about $50 a week.

After days and nights of talking and praying, they arrived at a decision. Charlie and Helen Hall unfurled their sails and embarked on a life time journey; serving the people of Monroe and surrounding counties. It was a fateful decision that would lead to Charlie Hall becoming a local icon and Charlie Hall’s Store a Monroe County landmark.

From the beginning, the store was successful, due in large part to Charlie Hall. He is a kind, good natured man, with a ready smile. He genuinely cares for his customers. You always find Charlie doling out friendship along with the things he sells. His wife, Helen, is a gracious, genteel southern lady, who is renowned for

“We sold a lot of groceries,” Charlie remembers.

His sales enabled him to provide for his family and send his two sons, Steve and Chris, to Hiwassee College and then on to the University of Tennessee.

The Halls are humble people and are quick to attribute much of their success to their employees. Carl Foxx worked alongside Charlie in the early years. As for the many young people they have employed across their 55 years in business, Helen calls them: “Our own Charlie’s Angels.”

Charlie prospered until 1982. In that year, a large grocery chain opened a supermarket in nearby Madisonville. “It was like someone turned off a spigot,” Charlie said. People stopped coming into Hall’s. If they were shopping for groceries, Ingles was where they went. As good fortune would have it, two things proved key in saving Charlie Hall’s store. First, the Tellico Industrial Park was opening in nearby Vonore. Sea Ray boats was the first plant to go into production. The year was 1983. The second key factor was Helen Hall’s delicious food.

The house they purchased from Harless Cansler was next door to the store. Helen would often bring breakfast and lunch to Charlie. Customers looked longingly at the food and repeatedly expressed a desire for Helen to offer meals at the store. Sherald Hunt was the mailman who delivered mail to the Halls. .

When he came into the store he would beg Helen to make him a hamburger. In time she agreed and began selling hamburgers.

Charlie Hall is a shrewd businessman.

Groceries were no longer selling. Soon shelves and tin cans gave way to stools and tables. Helen began offering her marvelous dishes at breakfast and lunch. Sea Ray opened. Charlie Hall’s store roared back to life. Soon customers were lined out the door.

Helen and Charlie have followed the same schedule across the years. They awaken at 3:30 A.M. Helen begins baking biscuits.

On a typical morning she bakes 150-180 biscuits. The store is scheduled to open at 5:00A.M. However, when the biscuits and gravy are ready, Charlie opens the door.

Men, waiting outside in their trucks, hurry in to eat Helen’s food before heading off to work.

Later in the day Helen will have prepared lunch. People from Monroe and surrounding counties will stop in at Hall’s to sample some amazing country cooking.

Charlie and Helen have four grandchildren, Erin, Kari, Ryan and C.J. They have been asking their grandmother to write down some of her recipes. “I am a dump cook,” Helen says. “I dump in a pinch of this, and a dash of that.” Since she never quite does it the same way, it is difficult to put on

paper. However, this past Christmas, following several months of work, she presented her four grandchildren with a cookbook containing their most requested recipes.

Fourteen years ago, Charlie wanted to begin turning the business over to someone in the family. Their daughter-in-law Jennifer agreed to leave her management job with Goody’s department stores, to take over day by day operations at Charlie Hall’s store. Like Charlie, Jennifer loves people. She works alongside Charlie and speaks of him with great affection and respect. Charlie and Helen continue to awaken at 3:30 A.M. to begin cooking. Customers continue to flock to Charlie Hall’s store.

Research reveals that the area of Monroe County where Hall’s store is located is Tri-Community. Few people know that. If you ask anyone for directions to some place in that area, they might say: “You go out toward Charlie Hall’s store.”

“Turn right at Charlie Hall’s store.”

“It’s just this side of Charlie Hall’s store.”

By the way, if you are trying to find Charlie Hall’s Store, it is located at the intersection of Oak Grove Road and Sweetwater Vonore Road. The truth is, you don’t need that information. Just ask anyone in the area, “Where can I find Charlie Hall’s store?”

Most folks can tell you. Charlie Hall’s store is a Monroe County landmark.

Helen Hall’s Biscuit Recipe 2 cups White Lily self-rising flour ½ cup Crisco shortening ¾ cup buttermilk Pre-heat oven to 475 degrees Place flour in a large bowl.

Cut in shortening until about the size of peas. Add buttermilk.

Stir until flour is moistened.

Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead gently a few times until smooth.

(Too much kneading causes biscuits to be tough and not light and flaky) Roll dough into a circle about ¾ to 1 inch thick. Cut out biscuits using a floured cutter. Place on a baking sheet. For softer biscuits, let the sides touch. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.

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remier Athletics celebrated 25 years of business in 2019, and from their humble beginnings in 1994, they have grown from one competitive cheer team into nine complete gym locations called home by over 15,000 athletes. Character-building is at the core of Premier Athletics’ mission. No matter an individual’s ability level or area of interest, the staff are committed to facilitating growth and the ideal that hard work pays off! The first time you nail that back tuck will change the way you feel about overcoming challenges, and it certainly helps to know that your instructors are not only highly qualified, but also truly believe in you and want to see you achieve your goals.

Premier Athletics in West Knoxville of one of the nine locations where children and teens can learn and compete in gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, dance, and more. Boys and girls ages 5-18 are welcome to enjoy the variety of programs offered. FUNdamental Cheer is perfect for those who want to explore cheerleading in a non-competitive environment. This program teaches the basics of motions, tumbling, stunts and dance. This can also be paired with additional tumbling classes to further develop tumbling skills! Competitive cheer is calling to those who want to take their cheer career to the next level. Both half-year and full-year programs are available.

Cheerleading is a wonderful vehicle for learning teamwork and trust. Every dance routine must be carefully choreographed and synchronized. This means learning together, making mistakes and correcting them as a team. Stunts are also a great way to foster close connections amongst a cheerleading team. Flyers must put their utmost trust in their bases, but spots are there to support both flyers and bases.

A successful, safe stunt is not possible without everyone paying close attention and adapting their own actions to their teammates’. This requires practicing good communication and being observant, intuitive, and considerate of others. Stunts, dance, conditioning, and tumbling help cheerleaders to develop coordination, flexibility, strength, and overall athleticism.

The members of Premier Athletics were able to enjoy virtual classes during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to enable students to continue training wherever they are, outside of the gym.

In reviews, members have described Premier Athletics peers as family and the gym itself as “home”. Some parents drive an hour to the gym because they cannot see their kids taking lessons anywhere else! If you can see your child as a part of a Premier Athletics family, please visit their website or more information.

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The Mako Sharks earn a bid to the Summit National Championship in Orlando, FL.

Lisa Savage, one of the gymnastics team coache with one of her athletes, Emily Fletcher. Lisa was inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.

The Brave Sharks, a Cheer Abilities team from Premier Athletics Knoxville, performs their pyramid at a local competition in Knoxville.

The Great White Sharks of Premier Athletics practicing at the 2019 World Cheerleading Championships. The 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19, but Premier Athletics hopes to receive another bid to the 2021 championships.

Left: Premier Athletics JAWS, a senior co-ed level 6 team, at the World Spirit Federation National Championship in Louisville, KY in December of 2019. Right: Premier Athletics Knoxville athlete Brody Sloan shows his excitement after his team’s performance in Nashville, TN at the One-Up Championships. Right Bottom: Reef Sharks take home first place at the Spirit of Hope National Championships in Charlotte, NC.

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SWEETWATER VISITOR CENTER AND DEPOT TO CHATTANOOGA

INDIAN BOUNDARY CAMPGROUND Just off the scenic Skyway on Forest Service Road 345.

Offering 100 campsites as well as day use picnicking, swimming and biking. Open April - November.

Reservations are recommended. Call toll free at 877.444.6777.

TO KNOXVILLE

TURKEY CREEK OVERLOOK 2,630 ft.

Overlook with 3 picnic tables and restroom. Beautiful view from the Appalachians over the Tennessee River Valley.

Tellico Plains can be seen in the distance.

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TELLICO PLAINS

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CHEROHALA SKYWAY VISITOR CENTER

OOSTERNECK CREEK 1,045 ft.

Overlook and boating takeout on the Tellico River. When the water is up, the Tellico River, with its Class III, IV, V rapids, is quite a challenge for canoeists and kayakers.

CHARLES HALL MUSEUM

EAGLE GAP TRAILHEAD

3,400 ft

CANEY BRANCH 1,370 ft

LAKE VIEW

3,360 ft.

A perfect place to enjoy distant views of Tellico Lake. This lake was created from TVA dams of the Little Tennessee River.

TELLICO RANGER STATION

INFORMATION STATION Bulletin board welcomes visitors with general information about the Skyway and Tellico Ranger District.

GRASSY GAP TRAILHEAD

3,600 ft

TELLICO RIVER 950 ft.

The Tellico River is famous for its world class trout fishing.

BRUSHY RIDGE

3,750 ft

Overlooking Sassagras Ridge and other major ridges running south down to the Tellico River.

PHEASANT FIELDS REARING POOLS

BALD RIVER FALLS Located on Forest Service Road 210, you can view Bald River Falls without leaving your car as water cascades over 100 feet onto the rocks below. Further along the road, you may be interested in visiting the state-operated trout hatchery and Pheasant Fields Rearing Pools.

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Restrooms (no water)

Wheel Chair Accessible

Picnic Tables

Camping

Photo Site

Fishing

Hiking

Cell Phone Coverage

HOME OF THE

Cherohala Skyway

Opened and dedicated in 1996, the Cherohala Skyway is a National Scenic Byway crossing through the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee and the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina.

The Skyway is a wide, two-lane road connecting Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with Robbinsville, North Carolina, and has elevations ranging from 900 feet to over 5,400 feet above sea level. Enjoy 40+ miles of scenic views, and be sure to stop at one of the many attractions and destinations along the way!

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JOYCE KILMER MEMORIAL FOREST In 1936, an extraordinary 3,800 acres of “one of the few remaining tracts of virgin hardwood in the Appalachians” was set aside as a memorial forest in honor of Joyce Kilmer. A 2-mile loop trail winds beneath the towering trees and through a forest carpeted by a rich variety of wildflowers, ferns and moss-covered logs from the fallen giants.

4,470 ft.

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

4,000 ft

MUD GAP TRAILHEAD

RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND

Reservations required through Cheoah Ranger Station.

SPIRIT RIDGE

OBADIAH 3,740 ft.

Take a leisurely stroll (about 3/10th of a mile) along an easy Listen carefully to the STRATTON RIDGE grade through hardwood forest sound of Santeetlah 4,420 ft to a fabulous vista overlooking Creek far below while enjoying the mountain This is a perfect place to the byway and a seemingly vista offered at this stretch, enjoy a picnic lunch (5 endless range of mountains. scenic overlook. tables) and a restroom facility. The trail is accessible for the A bulletin board provides physically challenged, and two additional information about picnic tables are easily accessed the Skyway. from the parking lot.

4,950 ft.

HOOPER COVE 3,100 ft.

This open area with a view into the Santeetlah Creek drainage offers a perfect spot for a picnic lunch, 4 tables.

SANTEETLAH GAP 2,660 ft.

A park bulletin board with information.

WHIGG COVE 4,570 ft.

4,480 ft

HAW KNOB SLOPES 4,890 ft

BIG JUNCTION

5, 240 ft

WRIGHT COVE 4,150 ft HUCKLEBERRY 5,300 ft

HOOPER BALD TRAIL SANTEETLAH

5,390 ft

Over a mile high in elevation, enjoy a picnic (3 tables) at the highest overlook along the skyway.

5,290 ft.

SHUTE COVE 3,550 ft.

A quiet picnic can be enjoyed at the one table available at this pullover. A few steps to the small wooden platform presents a beautiful view into the valley below.

A quarter-mile hike leads to Hooper Bald, near the site of the old hunting preserve, where many exotic species, including the Russian boar, were imported by George Moore in 1908. An information board, restrooms and two picnic tables are easily accessed from the parking lot.

Cherokee National Forest The Cherokee National Forest is Tennessee’s only National Forest and comprises 1/3 of Monroe County. With such distinction and acreage, it’s no wonder Cherokee is the destination for outdoor recreation in East Tennessee. Enjoy a scenic drive, with beauty and wonder aplenty during any season, hike the many trails for a more close-up experience with nature or get in touch with your wild side with a kayaking experience.

To Robbinsville and the Cheoah Ranger Station

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UNICOI CREST

4,110 ft

GAP L’S DEA

EAST RATTLESNAKE ROCK TRAILHEAD

HORSE COVE CAMPGROUND

N Visitor Information: Monroe County Department of Tourism 423-253-8010 www.monroecountytourism.com www.cherohala.org SWEETWATER VISITOR CENTER AND DEPOT

305 East Walnut Street, Sweetwater, TN 37874 1.800.245.5428 CHEROHALA SKYWAY VISITOR CENTER

The Tellico Ranger District contains 123,372 acres in Monroe County with its highest peak, Haw Knob, reaching 5,472 feet above sea level.

225 Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains, TN 37385 423.253.8010 COKER CREEK WELCOME CENTER

12197 New Hwy 68, Coker Creek, TN 37314 423.261.2286

Photos courtesy of Darrell Cannon, Bill Armstrong, Darrell Young, Ken Gables, Jerry Denham and Monroe County Tourism Department.

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

Tellicafé The Leudemann family can now boast twenty-five years and four generations of good service and good food employing an executive certified chef. The Tellicafe is open seven days a week all year round serving lunch and dinner. Providing a memorable dinning experience, specialties like Fried Green Tomatoes, Trout Cakes, Fresh Prime Rib, BBQ Menu and Country Cooking keep customers coming back time after time. Enjoy the $7.99 variety burger menu.

128 Bank Street, 423.253.2880 www.tellicafe.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.

Cherohala Skyway Festival - October 24, 2020

225 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.8010 www.cherohala.org

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

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

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

Celebrating 15 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.

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

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.

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.

411 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.7100 www.tellico-tn.com

911 Highway 165, 423.253.2323 www.everhart-lumber.com 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!

The Thrift Store of Tellico Plains While you’re visiting Old Town Tellico, remember to check out the bargains at The Thrift Store of Tellico Plains. All proceeds raised from the sale of household items, linens, and clothing for the whole family are used to purchase food for needy seniors and families in the Tellico area.

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206 Cherohala Skyway, 866.253.2254 tvr@tellicovacationrentals.com

110 Scott Street next to The Bookshelf.

Open Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Tellico Mountain Realty Helping you make our hometown your hometown.

Stop by and see one of our seasoned agents with expertise in our historic and scenic area.

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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CHARLES HALL MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTER & GIFT SHOPS The Charles Hall Museum, a 501(c) (3) Non-Profit foundation governed by a board of directors, exists to preserve regional, Appalachian, and American history with an emphasis on the Greater Tellico Plains area. Showcased in two museum buildings are Mr. Hall's 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! The Gift Shop located in Building 1 has large selection of souvenirs, t-shirts, and women boutique items. The "Museum Marketplace" in Building 2 features locally made products.

The 2020 Cherohala Skyway Festival is cancelled due to COVID-19. Join us October 23, 2021 for The Cherohala Skyway Festival and Uncle Josh Graves Music Festival!

MUSEUM MARKETPLACE @ CHARLES HALL MUSEUM- BUILDING 2 Local • Handmade • Vintage Several booths of local artists and crafters under one roof

Antiques; Antique Fishing Gear; Art; Photography; Chainsaw Carvings by Black Bear Trading Post; Wood, Metal, & Fabric Items; Glassware; Pottery; Jewelry; Soaps, Candles, Lotions, & Salves & Bicycle Accessories & Supplies Open Daily: 10am-5pm, Admission: Free • 229 Cherohala Skyway • 423-253-8000 • charleshallmuseum@hotmail.com • www.charleshallmuseum.com

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IT’S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE! VOL NAVY HISTORY . . . Today’s Vol Navy had its humble beginnings in the early 1960’s, thanks to veteran Tennessee broadcaster George Mooney who provided play-by-play for the Vols from 1952-1967.

Frustrated with the traffic jams that regularly occurred before and after the games, George decided to use his runabout to

get to and from the game from his West Knoxville home. Because there were no docks, George had to tie his vessel to a tree and climb through rocks and weeds to get to the stadium.

Nearly 60 years later, the Vol Navy that regularly assembles on the Tennessee River adjacent

to Neyland Stadium has grown from a “fleet” of one to an average of 150-200 vessels for every home game. Including the countless numbers of other vessels assembled on other the lakes and rivers in Tennessee (and around the world) on football Saturdays, the Vol Navy continues to grow in size and tradition.

Vol Navy Boating Association

City of Knoxville 2020 Policy on The Vol Navy Docks is being restricted to 2 boats wide for this year’s Football Season The limit in stacking of boats at City docks is aimed at minimizing the spread of the virus as much as possible by reducing the number of people congregated at the docks. Boaters may dock on a first-come first-served basis. Boaters are asked to not moor at the public docks for more than 24 hours and only tie up if you have tickets to the game. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be monitoring activities at the City’s docks.

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