Monroe Life Summer 2017

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A magazine for the people of Monroe County and those who come to visit.

A magazine for the people of Monroe County and those who come to visit.

HISTORIC TAPOCO LODGE WATER POWER

The Dams That Shaped Our Region

Mike McClamroch

President and CEO of East Tennessee Foundation

SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENTS A Triumphant Journey Mastercraft’s Terry McNew

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Contents features Memphis Weekend

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Bliss 13

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Family

Quality, Style and Value

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East Tennessee Foundation: Getting To Know President and CEO

A Triumphant Journey

Mike McClamroch

MasterCraft’s CEO

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Terry McNew

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departments 6 From The Publisher 38 Lisa Grugin with Meadow View

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Easy Plants for East Tennessee

The Historic Tapoco Lodge & Tavern Restaurant A Dream Spot For Active Vacationers

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54 Solar Eclipse Events 64 Tellico Plains 72 Monroe Boys & Girls Club 72 MACA 78 Happenings July 4th Events

WATER POWER

The 5 Dams That Shaped The Region

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Kelsey, Kathryn & Alyssa Bingham Photos By JoPhoto

Letter from the Publisher

Summertime is finally here! My girls are out of school and sounds of laughter, excitement and warmth fill my office and home. We will all enjoy the slower pace of summer.

Monroe County will be a hotspot for tourists and locals alike for the eclipse on August 21st. We have a great list of all the events in our area, and we interviewed UT Professor and Director of Space and Science Outreach, Paul Lewis, about this historic event.

In this issue we also feature several destinations that would make great trips for your family. For a longer weekend trip, we give you an extensive look at some incredible attractions in Memphis.

It’s a rock’n good time as we showcase Graceland’s newest expansion, a $45 million, 40 acre entertainment complex with several new museums and restaurants.

The Memphis Pyramid is something you should not miss. Bass Pro Shops transformed the Pyramid into a megastore, and an experience with restaurants, an observation tower, an aquarium, and a bowling alley - you could spend the entire day here! The Cypress Lodge, a beautiful hotel is also located inside the Pyramid. It has treehouse suites with rocking chairs on the porches.

For another trip a little closer to home, you have to check out our feature on five area dams and their recreation centers, along with my new favorite lodge and tavern, the Historic Tapoco Lodge.

Make sure to reach this destination by traveling our beautiful Cherohala Skyway located in the heart of Monroe County or you can take an exciting ride on US 129/The Dragon.

We caught up with MasterCraft’s President and CEO, Mr. Terry McNew. Check out this feature to learn more about his personal story of triumph in the boating industry. We are so proud to have him leading the way in boating here in our region!

And what a great job President and CEO Mike McClamroch is doing leading the East Tennessee Foundation. Mike and his staff have grown ETF to one of the largest community foundations in the state. Over $300,000 million in total assets and $250,000 million in total grants awarded across our region.

Thanks to all of our advertisers, readers and sponsors, we really appreciate you.

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Volume 2, 2015

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Terry McNew MasterCraft CEO

A TRIUMPHANT JOURNEY There are those who measure success by a job title or social status, and there are others who measure success by hard work and the ability to overcome hardships. No matter how you quantify the word, Terry McNew is, without a doubt, an incredible success story.

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erry was born in Florida but raised near Compton, a city in southern Los Angeles County that has struggled with unemployment and crime. His father served in World War II as a “Frogman,” or combat diver. Upon his release from the service, he worked in the space program but was laid off when Terry was 9 and remained unemployed until Terry was 12. He was eventually rehired into the manned space program, but this taught Terry to be self-sufficient at an early age.

Despite family hardships, Terry discovered a love for watercraft. He and his brother, who was almost 5 years older, rebuilt a Glastron Boat and sailed off into the Pacific Ocean to catch what they could. They discovered that with a slight redesign of the hull, they could get better performance from that boat…and thus began his thirst for a career in design and performance of watercraft.

At age 16, while still in high school, Terry decided to strike out on his own. Getting jobs wherever he could, he saved his money while living with his godfather in Stanton, California, sleeping on his own store-bought foldout sofa in the living room.

Terry then moved to Florida, where he worked for a company selling heavy construction equipment. He funded his own education and graduated with a BSBA degree in economics from the University of Central Florida, College of Business Administration. He then began his career with Sea Ray’s PD&E division in Merritt Island, Florida, a division of Brunswick.

The years that followed included an array of positions as he began his ascent toward CEO. Terry worked in several areas of manufacturing at Sea Ray boats, holding different key roles before taking the position of Vice President of manufacturing in 2001.

In 2004, he was offered and accepted the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Correct Craft Boats. In 2006, he was again invited to join Brunswick, where he held several executive positions at Sea Ray and Brunswick Boat Group. In August 2012, after 24 years in the boating industry, Terry was offered the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of MasterCraft.

desire to leave this Earth a better place than when he got here—and this sentiment, truly, makes him the greatest success story of all.

During his tenure as CEO of MasterCraft, the company has grown from a production level of 1,200 boats a year, to just under 3,000. In 2015, Terry led a team that took the company public, and they are now listed on the NASDAQ exchange. He even got to ring the closing bell at the exchange on the day of the IPO offering.

Terry has several additional success stories of his own – his son, Philip, and daughter, Tara. Philip is a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force at Langley Air Force Base and is currently serving in Afghanistan. He has served 13 years so far. Philip is married to JoAnna, who is also a staff sergeant in the Air Force. They have two children—Aiden, who is 8 years old, and Jude, who is 6. Terry’s daughter, Tara, lives in Redding, California, with her husband, Jordan, who recently graduated from Moody Bible College. They have two children, Isiah, 6, and Lizzy, 3.

Terry recently married his beautiful bride Allison in March and added three more children, Leah, Lauren and Beth, plus, two more grandchildren, Parker, 3, and Graham, 1.

In addition to his successful career, Terry contributes to a number of missions that provide various kinds of aid to families that need assistance. He has a caring heart and a strong faith in God and feels he has been blessed over the years with God’s guidance. His motivation comes from his

Philip McNew, JoAnna, Aiden & Jude.

Tara, Terry’s daughter, with her husband, Jordan, Isiah and Lizzy.

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Bliss

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Spreading Quality & Value Throughout Our Region

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The couple and their stores have won numerous accolades. In 2013, Schimmel and Sorensen won the Rising Star award from the Tennessee Small Business Center. Their stores have been featured in Southern Living Magazine, Design Sponge, DIY and HGTV cable TV networks. The stores have also won numerous Metro Pulse, Knoxville News Sentinel and Nashville Scene awards.

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he story of Bliss begins in downtown Knoxville, but it does not end there.

In 2000, Scott Schimmel was working as a manager at Lula Restaurant when he first met Lisa Sorensen. The pair shared a love for exciting, vibrant downtowns. As native Knoxvillians, they knew they wanted to be a part of the revitalization of the downtown area. Three years later, they found their first location—the very same building where they first met!

Bliss at 24 Market Square began as a eclectic mix of home accessories and gifts that appealed to the owners. After spending 10 years in Italy in the ‘90s, Lisa had plenty of unique influences from which to draw inspiration for the store and what they would sell. She has always had a love for finding distinctive and beautiful products and sharing them with her customers.

In 2005, the couple opened a 2nd location for the furniture store, but quickly recognized a need for expansion. In 2008, they opened their large furniture store in West Knoxville.

After successfully surviving the economy’s downturn, they expanded yet again with a 27,000-square-foot store in Nashville and recently added another furniture store in Louisville, Kentucky.

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BLISS IS ABOUT QUALITY, STYLE AND VALUE. IT’S ABOUT LOVING WHERE YOU LIVE. All of their locations share a common theme— they are located in cities/regions where they saw a desire for the furniture products they offer. While many of the larger pieces are similar from store to store, each location offers various items specific to the region (eg, glassware with maps of downtown Nashville on them.)

As their furniture business has expanded, their Market Square businesses have also evolved. One of their downtown locations is now Tori Mason Shoes, a play on their children’s names. They also have Bliss Women’s Boutique at their original 24 Market Square location. Like their furniture stores, both strive to offer a combination of recognizable name brands and other quality, mid-priced brands. Retail is not an easy 18

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business, either to start or maintain, but Lisa and Scott couldn’t imagine being in any other line of work. They truly love what they do. According to Lisa, “It’s stressful, but it doesn’t feel like work.

It’s like another part of you, like family.”

From a small shop in Market Square to large stores across the state and in Kentucky, the story of Bliss continues to grow and evolve as a result of the successful management of Scott and Lisa. This is because at Bliss, it’s about quality, style and value. It’s about loving where you live and loving what you do. When all of this aligns, one cannot help but find success, and Scott and Lisa will surely continue to thrive and grow their businesses no matter what the future holds.

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Tori Mason Shoes also includes wallets, purses and a few other items, but the focus is on footwear. They offer boots and booties, dress shoes and casual styles, and you might expect what Lisa looks for in a shoe: stylish comfort. Brands you might recognize include Bed StĂź, Freebird by Steve Madden, Jack Rogers, Miz Mooz, Rocket Dog and Dolce Vita.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY The Louisville, Kentucky, store is the first expansion outside the state for the company. The store in Louisville’s Westport Village is a 24,000-square-foot full-service furniture store. Westport Village is an outdoor shopping center known for its local boutiques, restaurants and other shops. The Bliss Home store in Westport Center will offer casual contemporary furniture for home and office, plus regional products, art and accessories. It will have a staff of designers who can provide in-home design consultations..

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From Pyramids To Graceland:

A Weekend In Memphis

Looking for the perfect weekend family vacation? Look no further than Memphis, Tennessee, which offers a range of attractions sure to entertain those of all ages.

Begin your weekend getaway at a Memphis icon, The Pyramid. Measuring 535,000 square feet, it’s one of the largest pyramids in the world. If not for the modern design, you can almost imagine you’re standing next to a real monument—it’s that big! In case you aren’t sure you’ve got the right pyramid, just look for the Bass Pro Shops logo on the front—the outdoor retail giant not only has a megastore inside The Pyramid, but they were responsible for transforming the building into what it is now.

You don’t have to be a fan of outdoor gear and apparel to enjoy The Pyramid experience.

Inside those slanted walls is interactive fun for just about anyone. The enormous structure houses an aquarium, an indoor cypress swamp, an alligator habitat, the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center, a bowling alley, a gun center, an arcade, a restaurant and bar, and, if you want to go on a 28-story elevator ride (the tallest free-standing elevator in the world), there is an observation deck and restaurant at the top called The Lookout with gorgeous views of Memphis and the Mississippi River.

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If that sounds like a lot to do in one day, Bass Pro Shops has you covered with the Big Cypress Lodge. This wilderness-themed hotel features treehouse suites and cabins, and most rooms even include a porch with rocking chairs so you can look out at the cypress swamp in true Southern fashion.

Guests at the hotel receive access to all The Pyramid’s fun features during their stay, and it is convenient to downtown Memphis if you want to get out of the wilderness and explore the city.

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However, if you’re feeling a little less wilderness and a little more rock ‘n’ roll, you can continue your weekend adventure at Graceland, which has implemented some serious renovations.

Improvements include the restored racquetball building, an enhanced trophy building that gives more details on Elvis’s family life and, if that wasn’t enough, a $45 million expansion. This expansion is “Elvis Presley’s Memphis,” a 40-acre entertainment complex that gives visitors a closer insight into Elvis’s professional life, hobbies, childhood and influence. Exhibits will show detail on Elvis’s time in the army, his influence in both music and fashion and his broad collection of cars and motorcycles.

Fairgrounds are also included in the complex, designed to take visitors back to the 1956 Mississippi-Alabama Fair, where Elvis returned to his hometown as a famous performer and when “Elvis Presley Day” was announced in Tupelo.

Stop in for a bite to eat at Gladys’ Diner. This 50’s themed diner proudly serves classic American cuisine along with some of Elvis’ favorites dishes. If your taste buds desire more regional fare, try Graceland’s Vernon’s Smokehouse, which serves authentic Memphis BBQ and all the fixings.

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From Pyramids To Graceland:

A Weekend In Memphis Exploring these new additions might take quite a bit of time, and Graceland is prepared to help. Just across the road from Graceland Mansion is a brand-new hotel designed to give you a star-worthy experience. The Guest House at Graceland is the largest hotel project in Memphis in nearly a century. With an intricate mix of modern glamour and an homage to throwback designs, the hotel immerses guests in a sense of luxury and stardom that can only be brought on by The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself.

Left: The Guest House at Graceland offers luxurious accommodations with 19 specialty suites.

Above: The Grand Entrance

In addition to being a full-service hotel, The Guest House also features two restaurants, a theater for live performances and movies, space for conferences and events and shuttles to downtown Memphis. The Guest House offers a multitude of packages to help you make the most of your stay, in whatever budget you can afford.

Taking Care of Business Package

Follow Elvis’ personal motto – “Taking Care of Business” – with this package, which includes a stay at The Guest House at Graceland, breakfast for one at Delta’s Kitchen, complimentary Internet and self-parking.

To plan your Memphis vacation, visit www. basspro.com/pyramid, www.big-cypress. com and www.graceland.com to learn more about these fantastic Memphis hot spots!

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WATER POWER Five Area Dams That Helped Shape Our Region The mighty structures known as dams have been an integral method for controlling water levels and producing energy since ancient times. On the Little Tennessee and Cheoah Rivers sit five dams that helped to shape our region. These looming historic landmarks are certainly worth a visit, both for the history they embody and the beauty of their surroundings.

Cheoah Dam The oldest of the dams, Tapoco (the Tallahassee Power Company) began construction on the Cheoah Dam, located in North Carolina on the Little Tennessee River, in 1916. Workers completed the dam in 1919. At the time of its completion, Cheoah Dam was the world’s highest overflow dam at 225 feet. Fun fact – this dam was also a filming location for the movie The Fugitive! In 2004, Cheoah Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

SHOOTING THE MOVIE, THE FUGIITIVE: Dr. Richard Kimble’s (Harrison Ford) Kimble escapes Dep. U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) by jumping off the dam - Cheoah Dam, Graham County, North Carolina

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Couple viewing Lake Santeetlah from Lucky Point, 1940s.

Lake Santeetlah was formed in 1928 by the construction of Santeetlah Dam by a subsidiary of Aluminum Company of America.

The 212-foot-high dam created the lake of 2,863 acres and 76 miles of shoreline.

Santeetlah Dam Another dam from the Tapoco Project, construction of the Santeetlah Dam began around 1926 and was completed in 1928. Standing 212 feet high, the dam was one of the first structures to be built using vibratory damping to control concrete quality. The dam is located on the Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina, and the entire development consists of the dam, a pipeline/tunnel facility and powerhouse. Like Cheoah Dam, Santeetlah was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

This postcard probably dates from the 1930s. It is a view of Santeetlah Dam looking southward from near Gold Mine Branch. Funnel Top Mountain can be seen in the top right.

This postcard from the 1950s is looking across the top of Santeetlah Dam in a northeastward direction. Old US 129 is the road visible along the lake shore.

Mark Singleton Photo

Today, the recreational features of Lake Santeetlah are better than ever. The lake is maintained at constant levels, and much of the shoreline remains undeveloped. Fishing is excellent, and the are many secluded coves to explore. Lake Santeetlah remains a special place.

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Fontana Dam Although not officially part of the “Tapoco Project,” Fontana Dam is the primary flow control facility for the lower Little Tennessee River, controlling Cheoah, Calderwood and Chilhowee. It was built in the early 1940s and was a collaborative effort between Alcoa and TVA. Through an agreement between the two, TVA held possession of the dam and control of its releases while guaranteeing Alcoa would be the primary benefactor of its electrical output for at least 20 years. To house the dam’s workers, the village of Welch Cove (later renamed Fontana Village) was constructed just south of the dam. The dam is 480 feet tall, and at the time of its construction, it was the tallest dam in the world! More importantly, the dam provided crucial energy for aluminum production in the closing months of World War II. Fontana dam is so high that gates on top of the dam are impossible, as the falling water could undermine the dam’s foundation. Some of the statistics regarding the construction of the dam are most interesting. The dam reaches an elevation of 1,727 feet and is 480 feet high, 376 feet wide at its base. A 22-foot road crosses the top of the dam, and lake waters can be released through tunnel spillways. The reservoir extends 30 miles into the mountains, covering 7,276 cleared acres, 10,530 acres at full pool. The shoreline measures 240 miles. The first generator was placed in operation in January 1945 and puts out 67,000 kilowatts. A second came into production in March of that same year and a third in February 1954. The rated continuous output is now 202,500 kilowatts.

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There was a total of 2,171,100 cubic yards of excavation; 760,000 cubic yards of fill; 2,813,000 cubic yards of concrete; 5,000 tons of reinforcing steel; 700 tons of structural steel; 4,679,900 square feet of forms; 97,500 cubic feet of grout; and 274,700 linear feet of cooling pipe used in the construction of the dam. Construction started January 1, 1942, and dam closure (beginning of reservoir filling) was November 7, 1944.

A rare water release from Fontana Lake, through tunnels once used as diversions for the Little Tennessee River while the dam was under construction.

Fontana: Facts + Figures Construction of Fontana Dam began in 1942 and was completed in 1944.

Fontana Dam is a hydroelectric facility. It has three generating units with a net dependable capacity of 304 megawatts. Net dependable capacity is the amount of power a dam can produce on an average day, minus the electricity used by the dam itself.

The dam is 480 feet high and stretches 2,365 feet across the Little Tennessee River.

Fontana Reservoir provides 238 miles of shoreline and 10,230 acres of water surface for recreation activities.

In a year with normal rainfall, the water level in Fontana Reservoir varies about 56 feet from summer to winter to provide seasonal flood storage.

Fontana has a flood-storage capacity of 514,000 acre-feet.

The Fontana Dam Visitor Center opens in May.

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Much of the lake has been essentially drained since September 2015. That’s when Brookfield dropped the lake’s water level 40 feet below normal to allow crews to inspect and repair seepage problems at the dam. The drained reservoir has attracted spectators interested in a peek at the past. The low water level has revealed old bridges, roads, and building foundations on the lake bed from the days before Chilhowee Dam was built in the 1950s.

Chilhowee Dam The youngest of the dams, Chilhowee Dam is located on the Little Tennessee River in Blount and Monroe Counties. Construction began in 1955 and was completed in 1957, and it resulted in Chilhowee Lake, a 10-mile reservoir between Chilhowee and Calderwood Dams. The dam and its powerhouse, which is equipped with three Kaplan turbines with a generating capacity of 48 megawatts, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

After a year and a half of inspections and repairs, crews say Chilhowee Dam is on track to reopen this summer.

Calderwood Dam, along the Little Tennessee River in Blount County, Tennessee, USA. The sixth gate from the far end of the dam is open, allowing the white streak of water to spill over.

Calderwood Dam Completed in 1930, the Calderwood Dam is a hydroelectric dam located along the Little Tennessee River in both Blount and Monroe Counties. The dam was named after an Alcoa engineer (Isaac Glidden Calderwood), who supervised the dam’s early operations. Calderwood was one of the last dams to be completed before TVA took over the watershed in 1933. Calderwood, Tennessee, resulted from the dam construction, as it was created to house construction and maintenance crews. Calderwood Dam joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

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Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners purchased Tapoco’s four dams in 2012 and renamed the operation Smoky Mountain Hydropower. Along with the Chilhowee Dam, Brookfield operates the Calderwood Dam and Cheoah Dam upstream from Chilhowee on the Little Tennessee River. The Santeetlah Dam was also obtained as part of the Tapoco purchase.

Directions to Tapoco Lodge and the surrounding Dams.

From Monroe County via the Cherohala Skyway Beginning at the Cherohala Skyway Welcome Center in Tellico Plains, TN (225 Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains, TN 37385), head southeast on Cherohala Skyway/Unicoi Turnpike toward Herford St. Continue to follow the Cherohala Skyway into North Carolina. (41.3 miles) Turn left onto Santeetlah Rd. In 2.3 miles turn right onto Joyce Kilmer Rd. In 5.9 miles, turn left onto US-129 N/Tapoco Rd. In 7.1 miles, turn left onto County Rd 1130. Continue on this road for 374 feet until you reach the Tapoco Lodge.

From Blount County via The Dragon Beginning at Maryville City Municipal Building (400 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801) Head southwest on US-411S/W Broadway Ave toward Lamar Alexander Pkwy. Continue to follow on US-411 S for 5.5 miles. Turn left onto US-129S (the Dragon). You will enter North Carolina. Stay on US-129S for 35.3 miles. Take a slight right onto County Rd 1130 and in 374 ft, you will reach your destination.

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Find Your Adventure At The Historic Tapoco Lodge NAMED AFTER TALLAHASSEE POWER COMPANY The Tallassee Power Company began construction of the first of five dams in 1916. The Tapoco Lodge was built by the Aluminum Company of America as part of the hydroelectric efforts in Graham and Swain counties of North Carolina. The lodge itself was used for company functions while the town of Tapoco on the property provided housing for hundreds of dam workers.

If you love the outdoors and adventure, Tapoco Lodge is for you! In 1930, the Tapoco Lodge was built in the Nantahala National Forest to house workers for hydroelectric dams. Now that lodge is a dream spot for active vacationers.

The area around Tapoco Lodge offers 10 miles of hiking trails for all experience levels, as well as paths for mountain and road biking. Prefer to fly instead of walk? There are several ziplines in the area!

For water lovers, fly fishing is available on lodge property, and lake fishing and boating are also available at lakes nearby. If you are looking for a different sort of adventure, Cheoah and Nantahala Rivers offer whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

On calmer days, you can visit the Cheoah Dam, featured in the movie The Fugitive, the Kilmer Memorial Forest or take a scenic drive on the Cherohala Skyway. Adventurous drivers can also explore the popular winding road known as The Dragon, which will keep you on your toes with its 318 curves in 11 miles.

Tapoco Lodge has rooms varying from spacious lodge suites to cabin rooms with scenic views.

Private areas are available on the property for retreats, meetings or weddings. Book your stay now by visiting http://www.tapocolodge.com.

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TAV E R N The “Dam Drink," a popular drink from the cozy bar at Topoco Lodge Tavern, made with Jim Beam Bourbon, sweet tea and local honey from Wehrloom.

The Tapoco River Grill also stocks 40 brands of craft beer.

Photography By Chelsea Turner

Perched on the banks of the world famous Cheoah River, Tapoco Tavern combines the very best of classic pizzeria and all-American flavors with a view and environment unmatched in all of Western Carolina. Order up a brick oven pizza for the family or indulge in the house favorite, “The Dam Drink” from our full-service bar. From steaks, burgers, salads, hummus and local Carolina Mountain trout, there’s something for everyone.

New for 2016 – Our Tapoco Tavern has been renovated and expanded. Now offering a full lunch and dinner menu. We have plenty of indoor seating, or relax at the outdoor riverfront tables. Private room available for groups.

Call ahead for pickup at 828.498.2800.

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Written By: Lisa Grugin of Meadow View GreenHouses & Garden Center

Congratulations! You are lucky to live in an area with a long growing period where you can enjoy flowers for much of the year. With that said, there are still some challenges to gardening in this area. Temperatures can go up and down like a rollercoaster, and the heat and humidity make this a breeding ground for disease and insects. Over the years, I have learned what some of the “tough” guys of the annual flower garden are, so let’s talk about them. I’ll talk about the sun lovers first.

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Hands down, the toughest plant that we sell is Lantana. This beauty takes heat and drought like a champ, and rabbits and deer don’t like it. It is available in several colors and in an upright or sprawling form.

Flowering vinca is number two on the tough scale. It is a prolific bloomer available in shades from white to red. The only downside to this plant is that it should not be planted in the same bed repeatedly. It harbors a fungus in the roots that will build up after about 3 years. Try alternating it yearly with another flower.

If you are absentminded about watering, Portulaca is your friend.

It has a succulent leaf and takes the summer sun and heat very well. The flowers do close in the middle of the day, but that is the time that most of us are least likely to see it anyway!

Verbena is another tough little sprawler and is available in several colors. It also comes in a perennial form if you love it so much you want to keep it!

Angelonia is a terrific plant that will add a little height to your landscape or containers. Some people call this the

summer snapdragon because of the similarity in blooms. It is heat and drought tolerant once established.

Zinnias are an old-fashioned plant that has stood the test of time. The larger blooming ones make great cut flowers, and the smaller Profusion varieties are great in the landscape.

Petunias, and their mini-me friends the calibrachoa, are great plants that can fill up an area quickly. They do prefer weekly fertilizing and may need the occasional haircut. I had a Cali survive in a pot all winter!

Now let’s talk about the shady guys: Impatiens are the probably the most popular shade lover, which is why the impatien downy mildew problem a couple of years ago hit so hard. As a reminder, there were no greenhouses in the state with this disease. That is another reason to always buy from a local grower. Impatiens can take some fairly deep shade and will let you know if they are dry. Give them a drink and they will perk right back up!

Green leaf begonias are a close second for shade gardens. They are available in white, pink and red. Their larger cousins the big leaf and dragon wing begonias are also wonderful

Find all these easy plants and more at Meadow View

if you are looking for something a little bigger for containers or beds. Tuberous begonias have stunning colors, and there are also some new varieties in the Angel wing family.

I love caladiums and have them in most of my pots. Those big, heart-shaped leaves make a dramatic statement in containers as a background for smaller plants.

Coleuses have beautiful foliage and are another great backdrop for smaller plants, or do fine as a standalone. The Kong series is my favorite.

Have you seen the Torenia? It is also called Wishbone flower and is available in blue, which is unusual. I like it because it is pretty and because it is very attractive to bees. We need to help our pollinators!

My last shade loving recommendation is the good ole fern. Boston ferns look great hanging, and Kimberly Queen ferns are an upright that can take some sun. Both are heavy feeders that will love to be fertilized every other week or so.

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Behind East Tennessee Foundation:

AN INTERVIEW WITH

PRESIDENT & CEO MIKE McCLAMROCH

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We want you to tell our readers about who you are! Can you begin by telling us about your childhood?

When you hear “East Tennessee Foundation,” you might immediately think of the many charitable resources this foundation has contributed to East Tennessee over the past 30 years.

From scholarships to wildfire relief funds, this organization has its hand in charity work all across our region, with over $250 million in cumulative grants awarded since 1986. Many, however, do not know the story behind East Tennessee Foundation’s President and CEO, Mr. Mike McClamroch.

Tell us about your son. We know he is very important to you.

"I am from Knoxville. My parents are from Knoxville, all the way back to my greatgrandparents, so I am an East Tennessean born and bred. I grew up in the country in West Knoxville and had all kinds of animals growing up. I was the only kid at Sequoyah School who was a member of 4-H. I grew up with lots of space, and we did everything outside. You know, it was a great way to grow up. We had a garden, not because we had to have it to eat. We had a garden because it was great fun. And I still have a garden, I still work in the yard and I still work outside. That’s how I relax."

Mr. McClamroch graduated from Webb School of Knoxville, Furman University and Cumberland School of Law. He was a lawyer with the firm of Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis as well as an active volunteer in the community before taking the lead role

"It is a huge part of my life. It, in fact, is the driver for almost everything that I do.

I learned a reliance early on where it feels absolutely natural for me, when confronted with a problem, to hand it over to God and ask for guidance and wisdom and strength and the wherewithal to get through it. And that serves me really well."

"He is the most important thing to me. I am continually amazed by him. He is a wonder to behold. I could not be more proud of him, and not just in his accomplishments. He is a great athlete, and a great student, but he also is a deep thinker and really well spoken.

Sometimes it is shocking to me and I have to remind myself that he is only fifteen. I love seeing him be a natural born leader. I love seeing him interact with his peers. He is one of those children who is equally at ease with his peers as he is with adults."

at the East Tennessee Foundation in 2001. He and his team helped build the foundation from total assets worth $30 million to now over $300 million.

"I would not be here with ETF if I hadn’t had enough faith to take a real jump, a real counter-intuitive jump. You know, I went to a lot of people to seek advice. I went to my dad, and I said, “Dad, they’ve come to talk to me about this job. What do you think?” And he said, “Are you crazy? Your law practice is booming.

You are doing so well. You’ve worked so hard. My advice is no way.” And for your gut, your heart, to tell you that your dad is just dead wrong, because he doesn’t know you as well as God knows you, or you know yourself, that was a hard thing for me to do. But I knew it was the right thing to do, and I called them back and I said, “Yes.”

"Recently, we cooked and served dinner at Knoxville Area Rescue Mission and Michael’s response to that was not, “Oh my gosh, that was such hard work.” We stood for hours and made 34 pork tenderloins.

The hair on both my arms was singed from the oven. It was hard work. His response was, as we got in the car after dinner and were driving home, “If we made a grant out of our fund to KARM, what do you think they need the most?” That’s the stuff that makes you cry as a parent. I believe as parents we cannot impart that to our children—that is a God-given sensibility. I am just gratified that he has it. And he has a lot of it."

We had the privilege of speaking with Mr. McClamroch at his office in downtown Knoxville. Sincere gratitude and thankfulness radiated from Mr. McClamroch as he discussed his upbringing, his faith and family, his present-day accomplishments and what the future may hold.

Can we talk a little bit about your upbringing as far as your faith is concerned? Is it a big part of your life?

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What sort of goals did you have when you were younger?

"You know, my goals have morphed or matured over time. I was really idealistic at twenty-five. Back then, I really thought that I could reform public policy. But as I grew older and I got deeper into politics, I grew increasingly weary of politics for the sake of politics. Back then, I was the youngest-ever GOP chair and I may be the only GOP chair that counted the seconds until my term ran out. It was an eye-opening experience for me and a great way to pivot and shift gears. I recognized that I needed to figure out a better fit for me to make changes in our community."

"Part of my job is to make sure that everyone here who is crunching numbers or reading grant applications, proofreading the newsletter or whatever it is, feels connected.

To the ones whose lives we are changing.

It is not uncommon for me to read the thank you letters, the gut-wrenching stories, in our staff meetings. I encourage everybody to go on the site visits, to serve on the scholarship committees, to do all of that work. It is what they have to do to stay focused and to remember that their job has meaning, no matter how difficult it is that day.

It is easy for me, because I am at a 20,000-foot level, and at any point, I can go down and get involved in any part of it, but I think that it is important for our team. And it matters."

Tell us a about the East Tennessee Foundation and what you do there.

What ETF accomplishments are you most proud of that have taken place in the last year?

"ETF was founded in 1986 and I joined shortly after 9/11 as the economic crisis of 2001 was underway. Our growth since then has been really significant, with the crash of 2008 sitting right in the middle of that.

We were able to maintain our grantmaking through both crashes, and it provided survival dollars for a lot of organizations, especially arts organizations that would have gone out of business otherwise.

Cumulatively, our grants in the region are over $250 million. That goes a long way and changes a lot of lives in East Tennessee.

We are all proud of that."

"I am proud of so much, but I am most proud of the way our team works with each other to get it all accomplished. This is not false modesty, but anybody that knows the Foundation and sees the way that it works, day in and day out, knows it is not a reflection of me. It is a reflection of this team. I am a part of, always, a larger whole, and the way they respect each other, the way they communicate with each other, the way they are able to advance the mission of the Foundation and just, one after another, set records in all of these accomplishments…it’s a reflection

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BEYOND PASSING THE $ MILLION ASSET MARK, ETF ALSO RECENTLY CELEBRATED: • Over $250 million in cumulative grants awarded since 1986 • The opening of the Pat Summitt Clinic as provided by ETF’s Pat Summitt Foundation • Funding significant disaster relief and recovery support after the devastating wildfires of 2016 • Establishing community funds specific to 16 out of the 25 total counties served as part of the “Give Where You Live” initiative across the region – with more anticipated to occur in 2017

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on them. Overall, I think the thing I am most proud of is our work environment, because it is conducive to success. It makes success not just possible, but likely.

And I am really proud of that."

Looking ahead at the next couple of years, what is the ultimate goal?

"The ultimate goal is to stay in that position where we are managing, guiding and feeding that growth. We are going to be stretching in some areas in which we have never been able to stretch before, and we have done a great job on a meager budget on name recognition and brand recognition. We have done a great job on becoming the conversation starter for meaningful philanthropy in East Tennessee, so we have to continue all that. But we are going to be exploring really fascinating things like mission investing and other things that are going to be really attractive to potential donors, potential fund holders, and will multiply, I hope, exponentially, our impact in the region.

When we get to invest, not just through grants but through investments in projects that are changing people’s lives, our impact and the benefit we provide is going to increase exponentially. I am really excited. We are now positioned to not only watch it happen, because there is nothing passive about any of this, but also to make it happen."

The Foundation is a grant-making institution comprised of over 425 charitable funds established by donors interested in impacting their communities. ETF can accept almost any asset of value. If you have questions about charitable giving, feel free to contact Mike or his staff at 865-524-1223 or visit their website for more information:

www.easttennesseefoundation.org.

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HIWASSEE TIGERS FIRST EVER WIN AT NCCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT The Tigers made their return to Mason, Ohio to participate in the NCCAA World Series this past week. This marked the second year in a row making it to the national tournament and the Tigers were seeded 10th.

Hiwassee College baseball posted its first ever win at any NCCAA National Tournament in school history. The Tigers ended the season with their third straight 30 win season by posting a 31-21 overall record and finished ranked 8th in the nation.

In the third game of pool play, the Tigers faced a familiar foe in Oakland City University (IN) (NCAA Division 2). The Tigers got on the board early and never looked back in route to the programs first ever win at the World Series. Jake Williamson threw a complete game and scattered 6 hits over 9 innings.

His performance earned a spot on the All World Series Team. The Tigers won 8-1 and remained alive for a semi-final berth.

In the final game of pool play, The Tigers faced off against Bethesda University (CA) (NAIA) with the winner remaining alive for a National Semi-Final berth. Both starting pitchers were outstanding as Cameron Alday matched the Flames starter pitch for pitch. Bethesda plated 2 runs in the 5th and another 2 in the 7th to push their lead to 4-0. The Tigers left 8 runners on base and could not push across a run. The Flames took the game 4-0. The loss, eliminated the Tigers from advancing to the semi-finals.

Head Coach Shane Gardner went on to say, “We had chances all week to drive runs in but could not get the big hit when we needed it.

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All in all, we are happy with the win and setting that record but we really feel like we left some wins on the board. Going into the last game and having a chance to play in the semi-finals was a testament to this team and how they never quit.

We only had 3 seniors so we feel like we can get back next year and have a shot to win it.”

The baseball team also participated in community service while at the World Series. Men’s Wearhouse donated shoes to Matthews 25: Ministries, a non-profit organization that aid and assist more than 20 million people during major disasters and individuals who live in poverty in third world countries. The baseball team helped to sort out shoes and pack them into boxes to be sent across the world.

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Once-in-a-lifetime

Solar Eclipse Written By Jennifer Porterfield | Eclipse Photo By Dr. Paul Lewis

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Chances are, your answer to this question is going to be, “Never.” Even if you have seen a solar eclipse, the likelihood of it having been a total solar eclipse is very slim. But on August 21st, those within what is called the “path of totality” will have a chance to witness a historic event with their own (properly shielded) eyes. And it just so happens this narrow path stretching from Pacific to Atlantic runs right through Sweetwater, Tennessee.

A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, fully or partially blocking the sun’s light. According to UT Professor and Director of Space Science Outreach, Paul Lewis, what makes a total solar eclipse so special is the sun’s corona.

All of those wispy trails of heat, much hotter than the surface of the sun itself, are only visible to the naked eye during a total eclipse!

The folks in Sweetwater are not taking this momentous occasion lightly—they have created an entire festival around the eclipse. Tens of thousands of people will witness history while enjoying local

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vendors, including crafters, artists, food vendors and much more. Souvenir t-shirts and viewing glasses will also be available.

All the hotels in the area are already booked for the event, with visitors coming from all over the world to share in the spectacle. Jessica Morgan, who works for the City of Sweetwater, is excited about what this event means for the Sweetwater area. “We are looking forward to tourism dollars to spur economic development, and it’s an educational experience for students locally and regionally, something we will never forget.”

The next total solar eclipse will not happen for another seven years, and there are no guarantees the path of totality will be this close again. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness a scientific phenomenon, make new friends, peruse some local businesses and enjoy a funfilled day out in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

The Solar Eclipse festival in Sweetwater is from 10am to 5pm on August 21st.

Totality will begin around 2:35pm in Sweetwater and typically only lasts a couple of minutes. For more information, visit: www.sweetwatereclipse.com.

Eclipse Safety Tips Whether you choose to watch the eclipse out in Sweetwater or from your own home, remember to always properly protect your eyes. You should never look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. Viewing packages, which include a t-shirt and certified glasses, are available at http://www. sweetwatertn.net/eclipse.html. If you’re feeling crafty, you can make your own homemade viewing device using household items, like a mirror and an envelope.

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Weiner Wagon will sell hot dogs, nachos and cheese, candy, chips, and drinks.

4:30-5:30 p.m.- Astronomy informative videos including Total Solar Eclipse scenes.

Charles Hall Museum Building 2 Meeting Room 1O a.m.-Noon - Native American Dream Catcher Class.

Local Tellico Plains resident, Cherokee descendant, and artisan, Tonya Dockery will guide you in creating a handmade dream catcher.

Supplies include our native grapevines, along with feathers, leather, sinew, and beads. During the instruction, Tonya will recite Native American historical, cultural, and spiritual stories about our solar system including the function of the dream catcher. Class size is limited to 20. Cost that includes supplies: $15 Register by emailing Pam at charleshallmuseum@hotmail.com or calling 423-253-2111.

Garden Area 8-10 p.m. - Starry Night In Tellico Plains #The Milky Way Star Party (Weatherpermitting) Hosted by The Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society. Bring binoculars, telescope, lawn chair, drink, and if desired a bag of Milky Ways, Star Bursts, or Moon Pies to share. Soft drinks and water will be available for a fee. Enter the field behind the Visitors Center by the Walking Bridge in the Garden area of the Walking Trail Astronomy Club members will man 10-12 Telescopes in the Field beside the Garden Spot. They will allow folks to gaze through the telescopes as they point out the marvels of our night skies. Handouts will be available. For more information go to www.smokymtnastro.org.

(8p.m. Star Gazing Party if weather did not permit on Saturday)

Sunday August 20

12-3:30 p.m- Appearing on a trailer in the south side of the field and using a state of the art PA system will be McKee Promotions. The DJ ‘s will start the Eclipse Party with star themed music. Tonya Dockery, a Cherokee Story Teller and local resident, will entertain the crowd with traditional and historical Cherokee stories about the Milky Way and the Cherokee’s connection to the sun, moon, and stars. Members of the Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society will describe the details of the skies beginning an hour before the eclipse and during the eclipse. Warning: Do not look in the area of the sun without eclipse glasses!

The Charles Hall Museum and the Visitor’s Center currently have eclipse glasses, but they are selling fast! An amateur Weather person will announce the changes in temperature, humidity, and wind.

Noon-4:30 p.m.- The 1962 complete first two shows of the Jetsons and the 1965 first two shows of Lost in Space will play.

4:30-6:30 p.m. - Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan.

Inside the Visitor’s Center and Charles Hall Museum Building 1 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.- Star theme videos will show through the day.

6:30-8 p.m.-20 minute video will loop on Star Gazing basics and our August night skies as folks gather in the field beside the Garden Area for the Star Gazing Party to begin at dark.

Charles Hall Museum Building 2 Meeting Room 9 a.m.-11 a.m.- Biblical “sky’’ experiences from a Christian perspective will loop in Building II.

Inside the Visitor’s Center and Charles Hall Museum Building 1 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.- Star theme videos will show through out the day including eclipse videos, clips of the first 1962 Jetsons television show, the first 1965 Lost in Space television show, John Glenn’s 1962 first orbit around the earth, Neil Armstrong’s 1972 walk on the Moon, and Michael Jackson’s 1982 first Moonwalk dance!

12:30-2:30 p.m.-Native American Dream Catcher Class In this 1.5-2 hour class, local Tellico Plains resident and artisan, Tonya Dockery will guide you in creating a handmade dream catcher. Supplies include our native grapevines, along with feathers, leather, sinew, and beads. During the instruction, Tonya will recite Native American historical, cultural, and spiritual stories about the function of the dream catcher. Class size is limited to 20. Cost that includes supplies: $15. Pre-register by at charleshallmuseum@ hotmail.com or calling 423-253-2111.

Outside the Visitor’s Center, the Charles Hall Museum’s buildings, and the Garden Area 1-9 p.m. - WoodSongs SongFarmers of Tellico Plains First Annual Song Harvest Festival. Multiple jams will be held under the different shade canopies. All ages are invited to listen, sing, or bring acoustic instruments to play.

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2:30-3:30 p.m.- NASA’s Space journeys including John Glenn’s first orbit around the earth in 1962 and Apollo 11 ‘s Neil Armstrongs Walk on the Moon.

3:30-4:30 p.m.- Lost in Space TV Show, Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2.

Monday August 21 The Charles Hall Field 7 a.m.-5 p.m.-Cost to park in the field: $5/car A southern view of the sky will provide an excellent view of the eclipse. Enter the west side of the field by the Skyway Realty Sign on Bank Street and across from Hardees. You can access the Museum, Library, and Visitor’s Center from the walking trail beside the east side of the field.

Brink drinks, lawn chair, hat, sunscreen, sun umbrella, and eclipse viewing glasses.

The Charles Hall Field Weiner Wagon will sell hot dogs, nachos and cheese, candy, chips, and drinks.

Inside the Visitor’s Center and Charles Hall Museum Building 1 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.- Star theme videos will show throughout the day.

Charles Hall Museum Building 2 Meeting Room 10-11 a.m.- NASA’s Space journeys including John Glenn’s first orbit around the earth in 1962 and

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Apollo 11 ‘s Neil Armstrong’s Walk on the Moon. ll a.m.-3 p.m.- NASA’s Live Stream video (hopefully) This is a non-alcoholic event. Restrooms are available inside the Visitor’s Center and both buildings of the Charles Hall Museum. Admission is free to the Charles Hall Museum. Portable potties are available in the Charles Hall field behind the Visitor’s Center and Library. A Weiner Wagon with hot dogs, snacks, and drinks will be available 1-9 on Saturday and 10-4 on Monday. Never view the sun without eclipse glasses including during an eclipse!

Maryville Monday August 21 Harmony Family Center The Harmony Family Center in Maryville will be hosting an eclipse viewing party. The pool and basketball courts will be open. There will be food and beer trucks. The center will have experts speaking at the event. Attendees will receive viewing glasses. People are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Tickets can be purchased for $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

T-shirts and sweatshirts can be purchased when getting tickets online. For more information, visit HarmonyFamilyCenter.org.

Townsend Monday August 21 Totality Tuber Solar Eclipse Celebration at River Rat Tubing The Totality Tuber Eclipse Celebration will take place during the total solar eclipse from 11a.m. until 8p.m. at River Rat Tubing in Townsend.

Tubers will be able to float down the river for a unique perspective of the eclipse, and walk away with a commemorative t-shirt as well.

There will be live music and family activities at the main building. Note: You may not be able to see the actual eclipse while floating down the river, but you will be able to experience one and a half minutes of near-darkness on the water which could make for a thrilling experience!

There is a $15 per person fee. Price includes tubing and the t-shirt. For more information visit smokymtnriverrat.com/tubing/ Cades Cove The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting an informal eclipse viewing site at Cable Mill in Cades Cove. There will be no charge to

participate. Vehicle access to these sites, though, may be closed when parking becomes full or roads become congested.

Clingman’s Dome Clingmans Dome Trailhead parking area will be converted to a special ticketed event site for experiencing the eclipse with the assistance of experts, educational exhibits, and story tellers.

Ocanuluftee The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting an informal eclipse viewing site at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. There will be no charge to participate. Vehicle access to these sites, though, may be closed when parking becomes full or roads become congested.

Madisonville Monday August 21 Total Eclipse of the Park at Houston Park Picnic will be held at Houston Park on Monday, August 21st from 11 am until 4 pm. There will be food, drinks and snacks, vendors, and music.

The city officials will be awarding prizes to the winners of the recycled art project contest at 3 pm that day at the library. T-shirts and special eclipse glasses are now on sale at the Madisonville Library and at City Hall and will be available to purchase at the event as well.

Madisonville is in the path for a total eclipse at 2:32 pm so come and join the fun at our beautiful Houston Park.

Vonore Monday August 21 Fort Loudoun State Historic Park 12:30pm-3pm - Join us for this historical event at this historical park. The solar eclipse is one giant cover up when the full moon is in line with the sun and earth blocking the sun’s light. The fort will experience the full eclipse beginning at 2:33 p.m. and will last approximately two and a half minutes, the longest for any East Tennessee State Park. Eclipse glasses will be provided to protect your eyes. In addition to the viewing, learn about 18th century beliefs of solar eclipses as well as the actual science behind the sun’s cover-up.

Sweetwater Friday August 18 Downtown Sweetwater Vendor setup open beginning at 5pm.

Sunday August 20 Downtown Sweetwater Movies in the park - beginning at dusk.

Monday August 21 Downtown Sweetwater 7 am - Shuttle begins from Sweetwater Flea Market and pre-sell parking.

10 am - Festival begins Duck Park Bandstand (Main Stage) The Joey Pierce Project 10-Noon Romeo Kings Noon- 2pm.

Traincar Park- Live with WBIR Gazebo Mr. Charlie Price, Apollo Engineer 10 am, 12 pm, Countdown to Totality, Learn to moonwalk with Salt & Light Studios- 11 am Dancing in the Streets- 3:30-5 p.m.

Depot 98.3 Broadcast, Little Pete’s Train Rides Corner of Main & North Danette McCrary For additional information visit www. monroecountytourism.com/total-solar-eclipse/ McMinn County Niota Solar Eclipse Festival 12:30pm - Concert with the Michael Mayes Family, Vicky Gould, and Ron Calypon. Food vendors 2 Dudes BBQ, Nacho Mama’s, and Sugar Shack.

Speaker Michael Genest, a 37 year veteran of the U.S. space program and the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Free Solar Glasses available.

For more information call Niota City Hall at (423) 568-2584 Central High School Bill McConkey, physics instructor at McMinn Central High School (located between Etowah and Englewood), is planning a “Great American solar eclipse” party on the campus of Central High School. The school is inviting everyone who would like to safely view the eclipse onto our campus on August 21, 2017. McConkey and his students will have a few telescopes set up with solar filters as well as safe viewing devices that will have a rear projection set up with pinhole camera type boxes. For more information contact McConkey by 423-263-5541 or by email, wmcconkey@mcminnschools.com

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

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

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

Celebrating 10 years as Monroe County’s only full-service bookstore, they offer new local history books and gently used books in all categories. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff also offers free out-of-print book searches.

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

225 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.8010 www.cherohala.org 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 Motel T Ford telephone repair truck and so much more. Admission: Free Open Daily: 10am–5pm, 229 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.6767 Email: charleshallmuseum@hotmail.com www.charleshallmusuem.com

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Farmers Market Tellico Plains Farmers Market celebrates 4 seasons of friendly faces combined with locally grown produce, artisan breads, local honey, free range eggs and crafts galore. Check out their Facebook page to view produce availability. Come shop to improve your health and local economy in this open air market. This is sure to be a great Summer treat for the whole family!

Summer hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays: 9am-1pm (weather and produce permitting) Cherohala Skyway, between Visitors Center and Tellico Plains Public Library www.facebook.com/MCFarmMarket/

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’s 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.

911 Highway 165, 423.253.2323 www.everhart-lumber.com Tellicafe The Leudemann family can now boast twenty years and four generations of good service and good food at the county’s only sit-down restaurant employing an executive certified chef.

The Tellicafe is open seven days a week all year round serving lunch and dinner. Our professional staff can easily serve one person or one hundred with friendly, efficient service. Specialties like Fried Green Tomatoes, Trout Cakes, Fresh Prime Rib, BBQ Menu and Country Cooking keep customers coming back time after time.

128 Bank Street, 423.253.2880 Tellico Kats Deli Located on the river with a wonderful view for lunch, Tellico Kats Deli has daily specials as well as homemade salads, goodies and soup. Join them for gourmet coffee or Luzianne iced tea and a friendly hello.

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Skyway Realty Land and Homes Skyway Realty's associates create home and land dreams​for buyers and sellers. For buyers, we hone in on and help you select the places you are most likely interested in buying. Sellers have new dreams we help them find as we sell their current properties. We love being helpers in one of the most important decisions of your lives. We make the real estate experience enjoyable from the first call to the close and enjoy win-win transactions with everyone at the table talking to each other as friends...that's what we all like about Tellico Plains, it’s warm, friendly, peaceful and successful.

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Choose from one to five bedrooms, sleep 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.

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Beauty for Ashes We are open Tuesday - Friday from 9am - 6pm and Saturday from 9am - 2pm. As a full service hair salon we strive to provide high-end services at a fair price in a relaxing and spiritual environment. Also we have my sister, Jami Babb’s, boutique in the back with beautiful clothing to browse and buy. Isaiah 61:3 108 Scott Street, 423.253.3016

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

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GEARING UP FOR SUMMER The Boys & Girls Club of the Monroe Area is preparing for an awesome summer. The Summer Membership drive is currently underway for ages Kindergarten (age 5) through high school. This year if your child is five years old and starts kindergarten in the fall, they are eligible to attend the Summer session. Our Summer schedule is packed full of fun including weekly trips to the swimming pool plus other trips and fun activities. If you are looking for a place where your child will receive positive attention and guidance, then look no further- the B & G club is the answer to your summer needs! Our doors open at 5:30 & 6:00 am and close at 5:30 & 6pm, times may vary per club. Members will be served two meals; breakfast and lunch and a light afternoon snack with lots of fun activities in-between. The new rate structure is very affordable at only $20.00 weekly per member and this includes meals! Swimming pool and field trips have a small additional charge depending on the field trip. For example the swimming pool activity is $5.00 weekly.

The Boys & Girls Club of Monroe Area has six sites throughout the county for your convenience: Madisonville, Vonore, Rural Vale, Coker Creek, Sweetwater and our Teen Center.

Don’t delay, drop by any of our locations or call the main office at 423-442-6770 for information and enroll your child today.

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Welcomes In Summer Fun!

Every year, Monroe Area Council for the Arts hosts Summer Arts Camp for excited children, pre-k through 7th grade. The camps take place on June 5-9, and 12-16 both at Madisonville Primary School. The last camp offered for the summer will be at Sweetwater Elementary School on June 19-23. The annual camp welcomes back loved director Charlotte Lee who will lead children in this year’s theme, “In Our Neck of the Woods.” Camp days begin at 8:15am and end at 1:30pm. Cost per child per camp is $65 and will include breakfast and lunch.

Stop by the Madisonville Public Library to see MACA Art Alliance’s new art gallery. Works of art by Monroe County residents are proudly displayed inside the Library. This is the first of many displays that will appear in the area according to MACA’s Executive Director, Alan Jackson.

For more information about MACA’s Summer Arts Camp or the newly formed MACA Art Alliance, please visit MACA’s Facebook page or call 423-442-3210.

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Sweetwater’s Gallery on Main Gifts and Fine Art

Tuesday—Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm | Saturday: 10:30am - 5:00pm Sunday—Monday: Closed

We support more than 25 local artists. We have many kinds of art, from paintings to jewelry, wood carving to wood turning and fused glass. Visit us for your next gift idea.

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Happenings: June 2 Song Farmers of Tellico Plains Where: Tellico Plains Community Center.

When: 9pm Song Farmers of Tellico Plains gathers first Friday of each month for a musical jam. This gathering, which drew many musicians in April & May, is designed to encourage community involvement in acoustic music and singing. This is free and open to all ages and musical abilities. Help bring music back to its roots and join us. For more information visit www.blog.tellico-plains.com/tellico-plainssong-farmers-community-center/ June 3 Music Jam at the Castle Where: 110 Scott Street Tellico Plains, TN When: 12pm-4pm Bring your instrument for jamming at “The Castle”.

A wide variety of music is played from bluegrass, folk, jazz, blues, country, and oldies. It all depends on who shows up to pick! Nonmusicians are also welcome to join the fun. This jam session happens every Saturday afternoon starting at 12 noon til 4pm. Visiting tourists are encouraged to join local Tellico Plains musicians. This is a free event.For more information visit www.blog.tellicoplains.com/event/music-jam-castle/all/ June 10 Tellico River Kids Fishing Day Where: Pheasant Field Picnic Area When: 6am-9am Come out and enjoy a great day of fishing in the Cherokee National Forest. For kids 12 years under.

It is free of charge. All participants are requested to register any time before 9am. Prizes will be given away at the conclusion of the event. For more information please call (423) 253-8400 or visit www.tn.gov/twra/event/tellico-river-kids-fishing-day.

June 12-16 MACA Summer Arts Camp Where: Madisonville Primary School For more information call: 423-442-3210.

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June 16 & 17 Dogwood Lane Boutique 4th Anniversary Celebration Dogwood Lane Boutique is celebrating their 4th anniversary! Stop by for specials, light refreshments and raffles. Visit their facebook page at: facebook.com/DogwoodLaneBoutique. Regular store hours are 11:00am - 5:30pm June 17 Smoky Mountain Cherohala Challenge Smoky Mountain Wheelman Club hosts the Cherohala Challenge event! Each year the event offers four distinct rides and skill levels designed

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to please any rider. Rides of 35, 53, 62, and 115 miles will be fully SAG supported with well stocked rests stops. For more information please visit www. smwbikeclub.org/cherohalachallenge17/.

June 17 11th Annual Benefit Featuring Amy Grant Where: McMinn County High School.

When: Dinner at 6:000pm, Program at 7:00pm Guest speaker, singer and songwriter, Amy Grant, will be the special guest at this year’s benefit for the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. For ticket information visit www.athenschamber.org/a/ annual-benefit-dinner/ June 18 Father’s Day June 18 Father’s Day BBQ at Top of the Hill Grill Where: 2698 Oakum Ct, Lenoir City, TN 37772 When: 11am-3pm Don’t make Dad do all the grilling! Join us for a Father’s Day buffet cookout at Top of the Hill Grill from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm featuring succulent BBQ from Chef Allen plus great sides and fixings. $25 ($18 for members). Call 865-986-0009 for reservations. For additional information call or visit http://citicos.com/fathers-day-bbq/.

June 24 28th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament Where: Rarity Bay Golf Course Vonore, TN Join us for the 28th annual Golf Tournament 2017 Chamber Classic! Now accepting teams! $400 for a 4 man team.

Entry fee for a 4 man team includes: green fees, cart, complimentary beverage cart, continental breakfast, buffet lunch, goodie bags, longest drive, hole in one, and close to the pin contest.

There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team prizes. For additional information call (423) 442-4588 or email info@monroecountychamber.org July 1 Tellico Plains Annual Square Dance Tellico Plains Kiwanis is gearing up for the second year organizing the Annual Tellico Plains Square Dance and Independence Day Celebration! This event is the main fund raiser for the year and all proceeds from the event are earmarked for projects that improve the quality of life for the children or support existing programs for children in Tellico Plains. The annual square dance has been a tradition in the community since 1958 so it

is with great excitement that the members of Tellico Plains Kiwanis look forward to hosting this event again. Come out for a night of family fun with live music, vendors, kid zones, food, and much more!

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July 1 Monroe on the Move Farmers Market Where: Downtown Madisonville When: 9:00am - 2:00pm Every Saturday in June-October. Local growers will present produce in downtown Madisonville across from City Hall. Every 2nd Saturday of the month Monroe on the Move Farmers Market will be at Tsali Notch Vineyard in Madisonville. Call Gabby at 423-545-3015 for more information.

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August 6 Sequoyah Remembrance Day Where: Sequoyah Birthplace Museum When: 12pm-4pm The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum will have Cheroke artisans on hand to demonstrate their skills and art.

This is a day to remember the man, Sequoyah, who gave the Cherokee people their own written language.

To learn more about this event or the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum visit their website at sequoyahmuseum. org or contact Charlie Rhodarmer at seqmus@tds.net or visit www.sequoyahmuseum.org/ August 12 & 13 Garrison Weekend Where: Fort Loudon State Historic Park When: 10am-2pm At the Fort Loudon State Historic Park in Vonore, Tennessee. Fort Loudon Garrison Weekend is a free, family-friendly, living history event that features the daily lives of the men, women and children of Fort Loudon. For more information visit www.fourtloudoun.com August 21 Total Solar Eclipse For more information about the solar eclipse and events that are happening see page 54.

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SWEETWATER HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE:

FOUR NEW BOARD CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS AS MEMBERS OF THEIR MEDICAL STAFF

DR. VERNON PEGRAM III Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist

DR. SEAN DeLAIR Board Certified Urologist

DR. WALTER CHILES III Board Certified Urologist

DR. TIMOTHY LeROY Board Certified Urologist

Dr. Vernon Pegram III completed his undergraduate work at the University of the South in East Tennessee and then moved to the University of Alabama where he obtained his medical degree in June of 1993. He completed his OB/GYN residency at Greenville Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina in 1998. Dr. Pegram is a board certified OB/GYN and a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, Fellow.

Dr. Sean DeLair earned his medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his urology residency at the University of California school of Medicine in 2007. Dr. DeLair is a board certified Urologist and a member of the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Walter Chiles III earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee college of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee in 1999. He completed his urology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2005. He was also Chief Resident from 2003 to 2005.

Dr. Chiles is a board certified Urologist and a member of the Board of Urology and Fellow American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Timothy LeRoy obtained his medical degree from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina in Greenville, North Carolina in 2006. He completed his general surgery internship and urology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida in 2011. Dr. LeRoy is a certified Urologist and a member of the American Board of Urology.

All physicians are accepting new patients. Sweetwater Hospital Association is fortunate these physicians have chosen to serve our community. Their offices will be located in the Sweetwater Hospital Association Professional Office Building, 304 Wright Street. To schedule appointments, please call: Dr. Pegram (865) 213-8592, Dr. DeLair (865) 938-5222, Dr. Chiles and Dr. LeRoy (865) 690-3811.

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