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From Our Heart to Yours Each month we pour our heart and soul into West Knoxville Lifestyle with the hope that we’re telling good stories, introducing readers to great people, and celebrating the best of our wonderful city. We are pleased to bring you an interview with Liza Zenni and Suzanne Čada, the executive and deputy directors of the Arts & Culture Alliance. These two smart, creative, savvy women have a big heart for the robust arts community in Greater Knoxville, and, together with the organization’s board of directors, endeavor to enrich all of our lives (and our economy). If you haven’t visited the Emporium yet, we suggest you put it on your must-see list. We also asked the folks at Young-Williams Animal Center how we can support them as intake numbers rise. Marketing Director Amy Miller offers a handful of ways to help animals in need beyond adoption. If you have a heart for animals but can’t take in a new pet, check out our story to see if her suggestions are a fit for you. Since we’re always looking to spotlight businesses with new (and delicious) ideas, talking to husband-and-wife team Chef Brian Runge and Esperanza Castillo of Transplant & Root Hospitality was a no brainer. This couple pairs fine dining with top notch concierge service — in the comfort of your own home. One look at the menu and you’ll be checking the calendar to schedule your own private event. As always, we love partnering with incredible people, like the folks at PYA Waltman, and hope you’ll enjoy the work they contribute each month to our magazine. Don’t miss this month’s Shoebox Collection from Jack Neely and Paul James at the Knoxville History Project. The work they do for our city is unmatched. Readers, we couldn’t do it without you! If you have a story idea or want to partner with us, drop us a line. The more, the merrier. With grateful hearts,

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16 Unity on Display

Lifestyle Letter

Business Monthly

Giving Back

Chef ’s Selection

Our Town

Money Matters

Realty Report

Pet Care

How the Arts & Culture Alliance Ties the City Together

22 Modern Hospitality

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The Knoxville History Project Continues Its Series on Little-Known Photographs Submitted by Locals

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U N I T Y O N D I S P L AY HOW THE ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE TIES THE CITY TOGETHER ARTICLE BY JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN POYNTER Liza Zenni, executive director of the Arts & Culture Alliance for the past 20 years, isn’t too concerned about whether or not Knoxvillians know the organization even exists. She and Suzanne Čada, deputy director, have no personal need for the spotlight. They are, however, interested in making sure the people in and around Knoxville know about its symphonies, ballets, theatres, museums, and art shows. From day one, that was their goal. “Greater Knoxville is so fortunate to have the arts and cultural organizations it has,” says Liza. “The Chronicle of Philanthropy says that an area is well-served by 2.5 arts

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organizations per 100,000 people. So, for 400,000 people, that means 11 arts organizations. We have in our membership alone 120-something arts organizations. This is a robust community.” The Alliance was born out of the Arts Council of Greater Knoxville, which was formed in 1974 and in need of life support by the turn of the century. Consultants came in from out of state, interviewed 200 people, and presented findings that proposed the concept of an alliance so arts organizations wouldn’t have to compete for the same dollars. Instead of pitting musicians against dancers and artists against actors, what if there was a collective that advocated for all of them?

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“The council board put out one ad for an executive director in June 2001 and I responded to it,” says Liza, who was armed with an undergraduate degree in theater and cinema, a graduate degree from the Yale School of Drama in Arts Administration, and a strong desire to “promote the people who did the work.” “I had no interest in trying to be a competing entity for money. Our philosophy is serve first and eat last,” she continues. “We started out in The Candy Factory when the city wanted to spark downtown revitalization. I’d been on the job for ten days when they asked me about the Emporium. I was far younger then and thought, ‘yeah!’ The artists and members rounded out that vision.” The Alliance reopened in the Emporium on S. Gay Street in July 2004, a sprawling 28,000 square feet of flexible space where artists can showcase their work, locals can rent the building and hold special events, and passersby can pop in for a casual peruse. Suzanne, who had already been an invaluable worker bee, was hired as the deputy director that September. While Liza keeps her eye on the horizon, Suzanne focuses on the day-to-day. “Everything you see with your eyes, Suzanne has done it,” says Liza. “Without her, nothing would get accomplished.” “She likes to say that, but it’s not true in the least,” says Suzanne, laughing. “I do a lot of the maintenance of the Emporium, managing the staff, special events, coordinating the artists, and non-profit management. We’re so lucky to work here. The local artists who share their work with us — it’s very special. We change the artwork in the whole building every month, and it gets better all the time.” Across three floors, embracing a full wall of windows to stream in natural light, the Emporium is home to Alliance offices, rotating art exhibits, and roughly 14 tenant artists and one musician. In a single year, Suzanne could work with upwards of 600 artists who pay a membership fee and enjoy a big return on their investment. “She counsels them, guides them, spends hours on the phone with them to get their work ready to be hung here,” says Liza. “She gets them ready to apply to other shows and gives them the support they need, not just professionally but also for the love of it.”

Suzanne studied music performance at the University of Tennessee and spent summers working at the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina. Over time, she realized she was less interested in being a performer or artist and more interested in helping to promote them. Upon returning to Knoxville, she met with Liza, had some long conversations, and realized that the Alliance was the perfect fit. The organization prioritizes three endeavors: advocacy, service, and support. By removing the competition for money, Liza, Suzanne, and the board of directors are able to work directly with individuals, programs, and organizations to promote their work, thereby enriching the community and contributing to the economy. “The reason we run the emporium the way we do is because we realized money was an obstacle. Money was left on the table that we wanted to claim. So, we become a granting agency. We raise money directly for our members. They have offices and studios here. We charge wholesale while others charge retail. We’re very aware that we’re serving them, so we want to be fair,” says Liza. “The dynamic changes with artists and organizations when you go from asking money for membership to them getting checks from you. They know we’re not doing it for profit.” In fact, all of Greater Knoxville benefits in the long run. “People who raise children here, who do business here — they benefit,” Liza continues. “This place is bursting with arts and culture activities. We count the millions of sales tax dollars that these organizations bring in from all over the country and all over the world. We know because we track it. Anytime someone comes here from Cincinnati and goes to the Bijou or Tennessee Theatre, aside from the ticket, they spend money on parking, eating, shopping, even though they came here for the theatre.” For more information on membership, programs, and ways to support the Arts & Culture Alliance, visit KnoxAlliance.com Arts & Culture Alliance 100 S. Gay St. (865) 523-7543 KnoxAlliance.com

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Four years ago, Esperanza Castillo and Brian Runge were living a mile away from downtown Chicago, invested in the community, and enjoying the culinary perks of urban life. They’re no strangers to hospitality, as they’d both enjoyed careers at Michelin-starred restaurant Graham Elliot — Brian as Chef de Cuisine and Esperanza as an assistant manager — among other places. To them, dining has always been as much about the experience as it’s been about the food. When they relocated to Knoxville, which was a homecoming for Esperanza, who grew up in Maryville, the couple started scanning the restaurant scene.

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Clinch Ave at Custom House This circa 1914 postcard looking east along Clinch Avenue at the corner of Market Street highlights the weather-bureau kiosk, still standing today by the Custom House, originally installed in 1912. In addition to providing weather forecasts, it was a popular social spot, serving much like a modern water cooler. Down the street to the right is the old Fouché building, torn down in the 1990s—several years before the construction of a new entrance to the East Tennessee History Center, part of a seamless expansion of the Custom House. In the distance is the Burwell Building, and to the left on Gay Street, just across from the Holston, is the Imperial Hotel, which burned in 1916. Shared by Alec Riedl.

Downtown Post Office Knoxville greeted the Great Depression with the completion of some large new buildings that changed the look of downtown, including the city’s most conspicuous use of local pink Tennessee marble: a new post office on Main Street with a federal courthouse and judges’ chambers. The building, seen here not long after it opened in 1934, was designed by local architects Baumann and Baumann. Its pediment features four marble eagles sculptured by Italian-born artist Albert Milani. Today its ornate federal courtroom is used by the Tennessee Supreme Court, but the building still includes a post-office branch. Shared by David Harris.

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First Methodist Church First Methodist Church, seen here at the southeast corner of Clinch and Locust, originally opened as First Methodist Episcopal in 1894. This church was one of two Methodist churches downtown, the result of a congregational split relating to the Civil War. Although this impressive structure looks solid enough to last several centuries, it was torn down in 1966 when the church congregation moved to Kingston Pike. Shared by Cindy and Mark Proteau.

Draughon Business College Draughon Business College, seen here in the 1930s, stood across from the Custom House at Market and Clinch. It was particularly known for teaching basic business skills, including accounting and stenography, and attracted out of town students. Originally founded in 1907 on Gay Street, the college moved to this Victorian commercial building around 1917. The visible advertisement, I. Beiler, refers to Isadore Beiler, a Rumanian Jewish immigrant who settled in Knoxville in 1888 and ran a newsstand here for 57 years. He died at age 80 in 1946. This spot is now the southwest corner of Krutch Park. Shared by Jody Davis. To view the full images, log on to CityLifestyle.com/WestKnoxville

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in West Knoxville. NE IGHBORH OOD

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12321 Mallard Bay Dr, Mallard Bay

$2,650,000.00

$2,655,000.00

100%

6.5

12137 Fredricksburg Blvd, Jefferson Park

$1,760,000.00

$1,650,000.00

94%

5.5

1500 Kensington Dr, Kensington

$1,385,000.00

$1,325,000.00

96%

4.5

7156 Cheshire Dr, Deane Hill

$945,000.00

$980,000.00

104%

10032 Casa Real Cove, Tan Rara

$875,000.00

$908,000.00

104%

1143 Keowee Ave, Sequoyah Hills

$875,000.00

100%

3.5

1212 Woodbury Court, Lyons Crossing

$689,000.00

$800,000.00

116%

4.5

8307 English Hill Ln, Westland Creek

$602,900.00

$797,861.00

132%

3.5

8965 Linksvue Dr, Gettysvue

$839,900.00

$792,000.00

94%

141

4.5

1265 Bentley Park Ln, Bentley Park

$765,000.00

100%

1626 Ridge Climber Rd, Westland Oaks

$729,900.00

$650,000.00

89%

3.5

2032 Lyons Ridge Rd, Lyons Ridge

$750,000.00

$600,000.00

80%

3.5

2205 Delta Way, Wrights Ferry Landing

$559,900.00

$585,000.00

104%

2.5

2140 Indian Hills Dr, Riverbend

$524,900.00

$550,000.00

105%

1163 Andalusian Way, Polo Club

$539,900.00

$542,000.00

100%

2.5

8532 Westland Drive, Westland Manor

$499,900.00

$505,000.00

101%

2.5

801 NW Forest Heights Rd, Forest Heights

$475,000.00

$500,000.00

105%

1.5

511 Villa Crest Dr, Echo Valley

$465,000.00

$475,000.00

102%

3.5

8701 Wimbledon Dr, Suburban Hills

$489,900.00

$447,000.00

91%

Homes and information listed are notable West Knoxville sales from the 4th quarter 2021.

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Show Some Love to Animals in Need ARTICLE BY JENNIE TREADWAY-MILLER

Simple Ways to Support Young-Williams

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It goes without saying that adopting a new animal into the family is one of the best ways to support a local shelter. However, if adding one more pup to the house isn't a workable option, Amy Miller, marketing director of Young-Williams Animal Center, says there are plenty of other ways to show support that have a direct, positive impact on the lives of animals in need. “We have 10,000 animals who come through our doors every year. It’s a high volume. In 2021 we took in 9,780 domestic animals and adopted out 6,198. We maintained No-Kill status with a Save Rate of 93%. Non-adopted out outcomes include things like animals that were re-claimed by their owners or transferred out to other rescues or organizations,” she says. “We love talking about the Pet Resource Center and our Spay/Neuter Clinic because we are so much more than adoption. There are a lot of programs we provide to help families, people, and pets in the community.”

BECOME A FOSTER Intake numbers increased last year, and while some portion of those numbers were surrenders, the bulk of the statistic is rooted in people returning to semi-normal life and finding more strays. In 2020, fewer people were out-and-about, so fewer strays were found. That wasn’t the case for 2021, so it didn’t take long for the shelter to fill up, especially with extra litters of kittens. “You can foster any of the animals we have, depending on what the need is, and the only thing you give is time and love,” says Amy. “We give food, bedding, coaching, leashes, litter boxes — anything you need. The beauty of fostering is that when you talk about a brick-and-mortar shelter, you have a definitive number of kennels and spaces. When you have fosters, you have limitless opportunities. This is a key factor in Young-Williams achieving a No-Kill status.”

Whether a new litter of kittens or a dog who’s stressed out by the kennel environment, there are myriad fostering opportunities to suit anyone’s preferences and availability.

VOLUNTEER AT THE SHELTER, AT AN EVENT, OR AT HOME “Every time someone can come in and assist, it’s a big deal. Dog-walking is a huge part, and we need in-house kitty caretakers to clean areas and socialize kittens,” says Amy. “But we also have administrative volunteers, so maybe you’re really good at data entry or you’re able to stuff letters. We have positions for everyone.” One volunteer job that became invaluable when the pandemic hit was scheduling people to transcribe voicemail messages, which is a job someone can do from home. There are also plenty of service projects reserved for big groups. All one needs to do is contact the shelter to get the ball rolling. Mardi Growl, scheduled for Saturday, March 5, is the organization’s signature event in the community, and it requires a number of volunteers to be successful. (For more information, visit MardiGrowl.org)

MAKE AN IN-KIND DONATION OR BECOME A REGULAR SUPPORTER “We are in constant need of kitten or puppy meal replacement, so donating a case of kitten pate food once a month from May to October — I’m telling you — if we have ten people who do that, that’s food we don’t have to purchase and it’s feeding all the babies coming in here,” says Amy. “There is one particular meal replacer we like called Breeder’s Edge Meal Replacement. One tub lasts six weeks, and it’s on our Amazon Wish List.” CONTINUED >

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“You can foster any of the animals we have, depending on what the need is, and the only thing you give is time and love,” says Amy. “We give food, bedding, coaching, leashes, litter boxes — anything you need.”

Whether food, supplies, or a monetary donation, every little bit helps. Contributions can be nonspecific, but they can also be designated for the Pet Resource Center, a collection of services designed to help pet owners keep their pets in times of hardship. There’s a pet food pantry folks can access, a temporary boarding unit for times of crisis, and a team of people dedicated to fielding phone calls about housing, behavior, or feeding issues. “It’s tough to ask for help, but that’s what we’re here for,” she says. “We want to give you options so you don’t have to surrender or abandon your pet.”

BE AN ADVOCATE “What does it cost you to spread the word about our services? It’s no cost. If you become a social follower and share our messages, you’re being an advocate,” says Amy. “Having community members champion our cause is something everyone can do. Click share or like something we post. It helps us distribute information.” For more on how you can help animals in need this year, visit Young-Williams.org Young-Williams Animal Center 3201 Division St. (865) 215-6599 Young-Williams.org

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