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feature article, you’ll meet some of them and learn about the impact they have. You may even catch a few of them around town! Since May also brings the start of spring and, often, warmer weather, you’ll also find the perfect place to take a girl’s getaway. Round up the women who make life fun and hit the road— or not—as you don’t necessarily have to leave town to enjoy a getaway. Our guide will help you plan the perfect walkable staycation and make sure you have fun—and plenty of things to do—just moments away in downtown Knoxville. We'll also bring you inside a local inspired office space designed with a vision and share some favorite items from a local duo. So, when we’re celebrating the mothers in our lives, we’ll also raise a glass to the strong and influential women who have guided our journey to where we are today. Will you join us?

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2018

FEATURES 14 Summertime Staycation Enjoy a Girlfriends Getaway Downtown

18 A Place for Positive Energy Alma Diem Design Promotes Spiritual Growth

22 West Knoxville Movers and Shakers Five Women You Need to Know

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34 Tonja + T’Anna Mother and Daughter Share Their Favorite Things

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Road Trip

Open House

28 Financial Buzz 31

Realty Report

32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

AROUND TOWN

YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES LOWER ADOPTION FEES

Auditorium. The Houston native is single-handedly

With the goal to increase adoptions and save

changing the comedy game, tapping into the minds

more animal lives, Young-Williams Animal Center is

of teachers around the world and selling out major

lowering its adoption fees indefinitely.

arenas throughout the country in minutes.

New adoption fees are kittens: $100, reduced

Tickets are on sale now and may be pur-

from $125 (kittens are also buy one, get one free);

chased by visiting Ticketmaster.com, by calling

adult cats (6 months-3 years): $25, reduced from

1.800.745.3000, at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium

$75; older and senior cats (3 years or older): free,

Box Office or at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are

reduced from $50; adult and senior dogs (any dog 6

priced at $25-65, plus applicable fees.

months or older): $40, reduced from $75-$125; pup-

Through a rigorous comedic set characterized by

pies: $250 adoption fee remains; and small mam-

original material and accented by physical comedy,

mals and exotics continue to range from $10-$60.

Eddie B says what teachers everywhere are think-

All potential adopters will be screened and fully vetted by shelter staff, and those who aren’t a good fit will not be approved for adoption. Young-Williams Animal Center’s mission is “a home for every pet,” and this is another initiative to reach that goal.

ing but couldn’t quite say out loud ... until now. He is now the official “voice of teachers."

STEVE JENKINS PROMOTED TO CEO OF POSITIVELY LIVING

Young-Williams Animal Center has studied best

The board of directors of Positively Living has

practice methods of shelters around the country.

announced that Steve Jenkins has been pro-

Shelters that have lower adoption fees year-round

moted to CEO.

experience reduced overall cost, see more animals

“Steve’s dedication, drive and passion has led to

get adopted, and have less behavior and medical

record growth for Positively Living," Jeff Wilke, the

problems among the sheltered pets as well.

president of the board of directors, says. "In the last

For more information about pet adoption, visit Young-Williams.org.

SUNSET ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL SET FOR JULY 14

two years, Steve has been instrumental in opening a new medical clinic in Knoxville, expanding services in the greater Knoxville and East Tennessee areas, as well as launching a new branch in Chattanooga. Along the way, Steve has built a team

Sunset Arts & Music Festival celebrating original

focused on delivering quality, compassionate care

art through live music, visual artists, craftsmen and

to all our clients, which is the cornerstone of our

food will be held on Saturday, July 14, at the World's

mission. We are proud of what has been accom-

Fair Park Performance Lawn in downtown Knoxville.

plished under Steve’s leadership and honored to

Gates open at 5 p.m.

announce his promotion."

The musical lineup will feature The Delights String Quartet, Blue Mother Tupelo and JD McPherson. Ticket prices are $5 for youth 12 and under, $10 for teens 13-17, $20 for adults 18 and up, and free for ages 60 and up.

Before his promotion, Jenkins served as the executive director of the organization, a position he has held since 2006. Since 1997 Positively Living has served vulnerable groups struggling to survive the challenges

All proceeds for this event will go to benefit Senior

created by HIV/AIDS, homelessness, mental illness,

Citizens Home Assistance Service Inc., a nonprofit

addiction and disabilities. Its mission is to improve

organization whose mission is to help the elderly and

the lives of the people it serves through advocacy,

the disabled stay safely in their homes and provide

counseling, socialization, housing, case manage-

respite for their families with kind, trained in-home

ment and support.

caregivers. This event will go to support the SCHAS Sliding Scale Fee fund program. For more on this program and the festival, visit SCHAS.org.

8 p.m. Saturday, June 16, to the Knoxville Civic

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR "PAW PATROL LIVE" All paws on deck! Nickelodeon and VStar

COMEDIAN EDDIE B BRINGS “TEACHERS ONLY COMEDY TOUR” TO KNOXVILLE

Entertainment Group present "PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” an action-packed,

Comedian Eddie B brings uncensored, raw,

music-filled production. The heroic pups from the

and hysterically realistic portrayal of a teacher’s

top-rated animated preschool series "PAW Patrol,"

hectic life with “Teachers Only Comedy Tour” at

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AROUND TOWN

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produced by Spin Master Entertainment, embark

new rescues would need a permanent home.

on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden

Knoxville-based Johnson Architecture volunteered

treasure during the hit live stage show, playing 10

to donate its time to design a new structure for the

a.m. and 2 p.m. August 18 and 2 p.m. August 19 at the

nonprofit organization.

Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Tickets for all three performances are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800.745.3000.

The facility, which will be built on the founda-

Tickets are $22, $26 and $37. A limited number of

tion of the former structure in Clinton, Tennessee,

$53 Gold Circle and $127 VIP (Very Important Pup)

will feature 5,600 square feet of interior space;

Packages also are available.

a 1,700-square-foot mezzanine; front and rear

"PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure"

porches; and 4,200 square feet of open-air, covered

includes two acts and an intermission, and incor-

storage. It will include a bird aviary, reptile viewing

porates an innovative costume approach to help

area and eight stalls to house a variety of animals.

bring the pups to life on stage. The performance is

A wooden quilt square, commonly found in

interactive, encouraging audiences to learn pirate

East Tennessee barn architecture, will hang

catchphrases, dance the pirate boogie and help

above the back door on the facility ’s exterior

the pups follow the treasure map and solve picture

to memorialize the animals that perished in the

puzzles during their mission!

fire. The quilt square also will include the names

‘QUIET TIME’ FOR ANIMALS, NEW HOURS AT YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER Young-Williams Animal Center continues to make changes aimed at benefiting both adoptable animals and potential adopters. After lowering adoption fees, the shelter is rolling out new hours of operation. Young-Williams Animal Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, offering pet adoption services

of the animals. Construction

began

March.

Visit

LittlePonderosaZoo.com to donate to the rebuilding efforts.

SOUTHERN LIVING NAMES THE TENNESSEAN THE SOUTH’S BEST HOTEL FOR 2018 East Tennessee’s first personal luxury hotel, The Tennessean, has been named the South’s Best Hotel for 2018 by Southern Living.

and lost-and-found access for an additional two

The list is determined by votes from Southern

hours each morning. The shelter’s former public

Living’s readers on what they think are the

hours were noon to 6 p.m.

South’s best places.

The expanded hours of operation include a new

Opening its doors in April 2017, the hotel boasts

feature: one hour of “quiet time” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

82 guest rooms and suites and 12 luxury resi-

daily, when all traffic in and out of animal rooms will

dences. It also is home to the Governor's Suite,

cease, lights will be turned off, and animals will be

a 1,600-square-foot space with a baby grand

left alone to rest. The center will close, also allow-

piano, dining room, butler's pantry and nearly

ing staff to take lunch at this time or work quietly

360-degree views of the city.

in offices behind closed doors. If an adoption is in process already when quiet time begins, staff will continue to work with that adopter in the lobby area. Spay/neuter solutions hours will remain the same—the services will be available from noon to 6 p.m. daily at Young-Williams Animal Village. For more information, visit Young-Williams.org.

JOHNSON ARCHITECTURE DONATES NEW FACILITY DESIGN FOR LITTLE PONDEROSA ZOO AND RESCUE

The new design recently was revealed to the organization’s donors, sponsors and supporters.

For reservations or more information, visit TheTennesseanHotel.com.

KNOXVILLE RESIDENT PUBLISHES LATEST BOOK Michael Grant has just published his latest novel, Manhattan, a sequel to In the Time of Famine. Manhattan is the continuing saga of Michael and Emily Ranahan’s life. The time is 1850. In fleeing the famine in Ireland to find a new life in the New World, they come ashore at New York City on an

After a devastating fire last December, plans

island called Manhattan, a chaotic, odiferous city

to rebuild the Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue

filled with rascals, ne’er-do-wells, rapscallions and

started quickly since the surviving animals and

corrupt politicians.

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As they form their new life together, they will

convenience store locations. The funds will be

experience the horrors of the infamous Five Points,

used to help adults and children in East Tennessee

the challenge of No Irish Need Apply signs, the

who deal with Type 1 diabetes. JDRF supports

Great Panic of 1857, the frightful Civil War riots and

a variety of services, including local outreach

the building of the Brooklyn Bridge.

and counseling, raising awareness, and funding

Michael and Emily will experience all the joys and sorrows that a city like Manhattan can offer. Michael Grant is a retired NYPD lieutenant and author of 16 books. He lives in Knoxville with his wife, Elizabeth, and their golden retriever, Beau. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.

PILOT CUSTOMERS RAISE $12,029 FOR JDRF WITH "PAPER SNEAKERS" CAMPAIGN Pilot Convenience Stores presented a donation of $12,029 to JDRF East Tennessee for proceeds raised during the "Paper Sneakers” campaign.

KNOXVILLIAN GINA ROUSE ‘THREE-PEATS’ AS WOMEN’S CHAMPION AT COVENANT HEALTH KNOXVILLE MARATHON The 2018 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, which took place March 24-25 in Knoxville, continued its reign as the largest competitive road race in East Tennessee. Now in its 14th year, the 2018 race had more than 8,300 registrants. Gina Rouse of Knoxville won the women’s marathon for the third year in a row with a time

JDRF East Tennessee received the check from

of 2:56:33. The 38-year-old had winning times

representatives of Pilot at the Pilot Convenience

of 2:52:06 in 2017 and 2:53:16 in 2016. Bryan

Store, 405 Lovell Road in Knoxville.

Morseman of Bath, New York, won the men’s

The funds were raised through the sale of paper sneakers, which were sold at Knoxville-area Pilot

national research to find a cure.

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marathon with a time of 2:27:11. He also won the race in 2016 with a time of 2:25:01.

ROAD TRIP

SUMMERTIME STAYCATION + KNOXVILLE +

ENJOY A GIRLFRIENDS GETAWAY DOWNTOWN

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and perusers. Stocked with New York Times best-sellers and classics,

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hometown is perfect for a group of friends who need a night or two away from the stress and responsibilities of home and work. The downtown area is booming, and when summer rolls around, there’s barely a weekend without a festival, concert or parade to liven things up. With myriad restaurants, bars and shops to choose from, a weekend in Knoxville is easy to accomplish, and no road maps are needed.

+ STAY

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Located on the corner of Market Square, The Oliver Hotel offers a luxurious stay with walkability to everywhere you want to go.

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+ EAT

Not Watson’s Kitchen + Bar 15 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902 865.766.4848 | NotWatsons.com

Created with heart and a dash of nostalgia, Not Watson’s Kitchen + Bar offers a menu made of locally sourced ingredients and environment made for fun. Whether for lunch or dinner, the Southern flavors

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run deep and wide.

+ DRINK

+ DO

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Before booking a weekend downtown, check out the local events calendar to see what’s going on.

Maple Hall

Enjoy a post-dinner drink—and a couple of rounds of bowling—at

Market Square Festivals and Concerts

Maple Hall, an 11-lane bowling alley that’s adults only after 9 p.m. The

The Knoxville Asian Festival is planned for August 26 and is free

full-service bar and lounge areas create an inviting space to linger,

to the public.

chat and improve your bowling average.

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ALMA DIEM DESIGN PROMOTES SPIRITUAL GROWTH ARTICLE JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY ELENA GANUSOVA

THREE YEARS AGO, MELANIE ALEXANDER, OWNER OF ALMA DIEM, CAUGHT A VISION FOR HER LIFE: TO CREATE A PEACEFUL COMMUNITY. Already an entrepreneur and businesswoman, Melanie felt a strong calling to take a next step, to bring other business people together, to build a space where God’s presence was not only felt but desired and requested. Alma Diem, which means to be present within one’s soul every day, was born. “Alma Diem is an action, a way of life, a kind essence,” Melanie says. “We opened up an energy vortex. My business was made for this.” The building sat empty for 20 years, so the physical work of revamping it was long-suffering. Melanie worked closely alongside interior designer Jenny Grimes to create a cooperative office space that promotes well-being, economic growth and spiritual nourishment. The design plan was always in line with the original vision, evident by the space’s radiance and connections to rooted principles. From the hand-painted walls and rotating art exhibits to the inspirational signs and aromatherapy candles, Alma Diem is unlike any office space in town, and that’s on purpose. CONTINUED >

Inspirational words and quotes are sprinkled throughout the main space so all who enter may receive a blessing.

Apples are a primary element throughout Alma Diem. They serve as reminders to Melanie of her grandmother's blessing upon her endeavors. May 2018 | West Knoxville Lifestyle

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“BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR CAN BE A LONELY JOURNEY. I LOVE TO LIGHT PEOPLE UP BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE IN THE DARK.”

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The Inspire Salt Spa not only serves a steady stream of clients from the community but also provides a pick-me-up to in-house professionals.

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West Knoxville Movers + Shakers

FIVE WOMEN YOU NEED TO KNOW ARTICLE JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY ELENA GANUSOVA

t h e v i s i o n a r y Karen Pershing With an early career in social work, Karen Pershing was destined to help others. Public service is her primary focus, not just as the executive director of the Metro Drug Coalition, but also in the creation of Hands of Hope, a mentorship program for young mothers who struggle with substance abuse. “Hands of Hope was a brainchild of mine,” she says. “It’s to pair up moms in stable recovery with moms who are pregnant or just had a baby and are in treatment trying to get to the other side.” Karen strives to make a positive impact by empowering those in need and by working with lawmakers to promote public health strategies.

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l e a d e r t h e Ruth Bailey One doesn’t typically connect creativity with dentistry, but for Dr. Ruth Bailey, it was the artistry of the profession that drew her in. Simply, she liked being able to improve someone’s smile and, in turn, improve the lives of her patients. She decided early on to start her own practice and lead the way in reconstructive dentistry. For more than 25 years, she has been a leader in technology and techniques, caring for patients and building relationships with families in the Knoxville area. “When I started, the internet wasn’t a big thing, so you put your name in the phone book, and that’s how people found you. Even though I put my name in, it didn’t appear,” she says. “There were almost two years when I wasn’t in the phone book, so it was mostly word-ofmouth. That was a great way to start a practice.”

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the entrepreneur

WEST KNOXVILLE MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Debbie Elliott-Sexton

After moving to Knoxville in 1998, Debbie Elliott-Sexton

decided to go into real estate with Sotheby’s International and prayed that God would put people in her life whom she could help. More than 25 years later, she has more than 30 team members under her, and it’s the goal of each agent to help people find their dream homes and create the lives they always wanted. Debbie not only built her business from the ground up, but she also continues to do the hard work of running it for the benefit of her children and grandchildren. “We have six grandsons, 4 and under,” she says. “That’s why I do what I do—for all these grandkids. They’re the love of my life. The group of agents at my office? They’re like family. I trust the keys to my office with every agent there.”

Kelly Fletcher Company owner Kelly Fletcher knows the power of her own voice. Since establishing Fletcher Marketing PR more than a decade ago, she’s solidified herself and her team as the go-tos for getting a message out. Not only that, Kelly goes above the call of her clients to mentor women and girls in the community to find their voices, improve their life and work skills, and be self-sustaining. She works with the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee, Project Grad, and works alongside communication majors at the University of Tennessee to provide real-life experience before they graduate. “I’ve always had a passion for empowering women and what we can do—especially women in the South,” she says. “It’s grown as I’ve been an employer and became a mentor. It’s important to me.” 24

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t h e a d v o c a t e Hope Davis Hope Davis’ parents moved from Savannah to Knoxville in 2011 when a series of health concerns became too great to handle. Shortly after establishing themselves in Tennessee, her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and that’s when previous behaviors and symptoms—poor hearing, confusion, growing unrest in hospital scenarios—clicked into place. As the disease continued to chip away at her father’s health, Hope decided she needed to act, not just as a caregiver but also as an advocate. As former ShowHouse participants for the Knoxville Symphony League, she and her husband, Scott, decided to raise money via a ShowHouse for Alzheimer’s Tennessee. “We wanted to do it for an organization I strongly believed in,” she says. “Almost everyone we went to can say they know someone with Alzheimer’s. It’s widespread. We really need the money to go to research and treatment.” May 2018 | West Knoxville Lifestyle

FINANCIAL BUZZ ENCOURAGING WOMEN TO GET ENGAGED WITH FINANCIAL PLANNING

It’s Not You, It’s Us! ARTICLE MELISSA BALLARD, CFP

AS A FEMALE PROFESSIONAL IN THE

still largely absent from the conversation. The

FINANCIAL PLANNING FIELD, THERE’S

industry needs to do better. Women also need

SOMETHING UNFORTUNATE I’VE SEEN

to get involved to make it so.

TOO FREQUENTLY. For a variety of reasons,

The harsh reality is that a husband will

the female spouse is often absent from our

likely pass before a wife. If he is the one

meetings. Additionally, we’ve had only a small

who handled the finances, an already

number of single female clients seek our

heart-wrenching transition becomes even

advice. This weighs on me.

more burdensome. I hope to make a differ-

A recent Fidelity Investments study showed

ence in this field by creating a space and an

that 92 percent of women surveyed want to

experience that is inviting to women. But,

learn more about financial planning. Eighty-

those of us in the industry need your help.

three percent want to be more involved in their

If it’s going to take the industry and female

finances, yet only 47 percent say they would

clients to fix this problem, what should

be comfortable talking to a financial profes-

women specifically do? I believe they should

sional. Does this mean women have poor

trust their intuition. When you find the right

money instincts as compared to men? Actually,

financial adviser, they will help you address

studies show the opposite! While men tend to

your insecurities and will journey with you to

be more comfortable talking about finances,

a place of peace surrounding your finances.

women are better savers and are better long-

It may not be a quick journey, and just like

term investors compared to men.

any relationship, you may not find the right

So why are women hesitant to engage? I

partner on the first shot. If you meet with an

believe it’s because the industry has been slow

adviser and it doesn’t feel right—it’s not you!

to change. I’ve been in this field for almost 10

You wouldn’t choose someone to babysit

years, yet when I think of the financial industry,

your child if it didn’t feel right. Similarly, the

I still picture a man in a suit behind a big desk.

financial adviser you choose will be there

As a woman, that’s not appealing to me. And

to help steward your family’s well-being,

beyond that, the industry focus for far too long

so don’t settle. Keep looking until you find

has been on investments. Not to be flippant,

one that makes you feel comfortable, whose

but who cares? Are investments necessary to

financial planning process speaks to you,

fuel any financial plan? Of course! But, most

and who you can sense truly cares about

people don’t really care about the stocks in

what’s important to you.

their portfolio. What people care about is if

Corny though it may sound, we can fix this

their families will be okay if something happens

problem together. Those of us in the industry

to them, if they will be able to pay for college,

can’t do it on our own if women aren’t will-

and if they can ever stop working.

ing to give us another try. Similarly, female

Thankfully, the financial industry is chang-

clients can’t be expected to engage if the

ing, but too slowly. Many firms now say they’re

industry isn’t a welcoming environment. So,

focused on you, not only on your stocks and

let’s tackle this together—for the betterment

bonds. Yet, the conversation still seems to

of ourselves, and for the generations of

center around investments, and women are

women to come.

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REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

WEST KNOXVILLE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Bridgemore

$695,000

100%

116

Sequoyah Hills

$359,900

$357,900

99%

Westmoreland Estates

$460,000

$430,000

93%

Old Mill Crossing

$929,000

$910,000

97%

Westmoreland Heights

$550,000

$515,000

93%

Sequoyah Hills

$399,000

$377,000

94%

Vista

$785,000

$775,000

98%

Sequoyah Hills

$700,000

100%

Sugarwood

$399,900

$401,111

100%

101

Bridgemore

$699,000

$695,000

99%

Covered Bridge

$760,000

$725,000

95%

303

Bridgemore

$997,500

$990,000

99%

Bridgemore

$799,000

$789,000

98%

343

The Farm at Willow Creek

$850,935

$891,454

100%

128

Duncans Glen

$879,000

100%

Sequoyah Hills

$515,000

$499,000

96%

Sequoyah Hills

$850,000

$851,000

100%

Sequoyah Hills

$699,000

$565,000

80%

238

Fox Den Village

$850,000

$700,000

82%

100

Westmoreland Hills

$359,900

$365,000

100%

Information compiled from Knoxville Multiple Listing Service from dates 03/01/2018 - 03/31/2018. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1 "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Knoxville nights, live music, food,

From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4,

fun and community in Market

members and donors can come out for

Square. The city provides these

a first choice of this year’s offerings! 8

free concerts all summer long. Vari-

a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5. KnoxGarden.org

ety Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. May

Tennessee Theatre

3-June 28, feature a broad spectrum

May 1-6. "Beautiful – The Carole King

of musical genres. Jazz Tuesdays, 8

Musical" tells the inspiring true story of

p.m. to 10 p.m. May 15-August 28,

King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from

feature Marble City 5.

being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. TennesseeTheatre.com

2 MARKET SQUARE FARMERS MARKET

4 DOWNTOWN KNOX FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK

Knoxville L.E.A.P. 5K and Kid’s Mile. Race proceeds will benefit the Knoxville Ladies of Charity and its community emergency assistance programs. The Kid’s Mile will begin at

streets of downtown Knoxville come

8 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8:30

alive for a casual evening of experi-

am. Post-race vendor expo will be

encing art in all forms. Featuring art,

held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

music, food, fun and community. Ex-

LadiesOfCharityKnox.org

hosting open houses and much

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednes-

more. DowntownKnoxville.org

day and Saturday, May through No-

19 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING World's Fair Park

Kick off a summer of reading with a full

by the seasons and include produce,

BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL

eggs, honey, herbs, pasture-raised

World's Fair Park

science exploration, food and fun! Kids

meat, bread, baked goods, salsas,

A great day of beer sippin', bourbon

will meet favorite authors; dance and

coffee, artisan crafts and more.

tastin', music listenin' and barbecue

sing along to great performances; par-

eatin'. Your admission buys you a

ticipate in science experiments, crafts

sampling glass so you can enjoy an

and games; and sign up for Summer

all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer

Library Club! KnoxLib.org

3 CITY PEOPLE HOME TOUR

cue vendors are on-site if you get hun-

Downtown Knoxville

gry all while enjoying seminars in the

Tour lofts, condos, townhomes and

tasting theater and live music all day.

penthouses and experience urban liv-

BeerAndBourbon.com

5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 4 and noon to 4 p.m. May 5. VIP reception and tour of the Ely Building: 6 p.m. May 3.

day of music, storytelling, arts, crafts,

and bourbon. Some of the best barbe-

ing in downtown Knoxville. Home tour:

19 FIDO FEST Pinnacle at Turkey Creek

5 SPRING PLANT SALE

The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek and Radio Systems Corporation present the second annual Fido Fest! Fido Fest will include a wide array

The Knoxville Botanical Garden and

of dog-related activities including

Arboretum’s Mule Barn

a pet caricature artist, kids’ corner,

May 4 and 5. The seventh annual

food trucks, pet photo booth, live

Spring Plant Sale will feature a wide va-

entertainment and Fido Market-

Market Square

riety of plants to choose from, including

place. Tickets are $5 and all pro-

Bring your kids, lawn chairs, blankets,

hydrangeas, native perennials, annuals,

ceeds go to benefit Young Williams

pets and friends to enjoy outdoor

shade plants, herbs and vegetables!

Animal Center. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3 FREE CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE

running club presents the second

On the first Friday of each month, the

An open-air farmers market is held

East Tennessee region. Products vary

The Knoxville Whirlpool Whirlwinds

Downtown Knoxville

plore galleries, roam through shops

grown or made by the vendor in the

L.E.A.P. 5K AND 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK Volunteer Landing Park

Market Square

vember. Everything at the market is

West Knoxville Lifestyle | May 2018

Tonja + T'Anna

LOCAL’S CHOICE

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER SHARE THEIR FAVORITE THINGS PHOTOGRAPHY JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER

Tonja Johnson, executive vice president/ chief operating officer with The University of Tennessee System, and T'Anna Johnson, junior at West High School

Daughter’s List Favorite Food: Hot wings

Favorite App: Musical.ly

Favorite Film: "Phantom of the Opera"

"I ENJOY ANY CHANCE WE HAVE TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER. WHEN YOU COMBINE MY LOVE OF JOKES

Favorite Restaurant: Dave & Buster's

AND PRANKS WITH HER SERIOUS NATURE, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO LAUGH ABOUT."

Mom’s List

"BEFORE T'ANNA WAS BORN, I PRAYED FOR A

Favorite Food: Duck confit

HAPPY BABY, AND I GOT THAT IN SPADES. SHE IS THE FUNNIEST KID I KNOW AND IS A CONSTANT REMINDER NOT TO TAKE MYSELF OR THE REST OF LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY."

Favorite Device: iPad Photo courtesy of Apple

West Knoxville Lifestyle | May 2018

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Favorite TV Show: "Matlock"

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