West Knoxville, TN July 2023

An Afternoon in Downtown Sevierville

LIFE + CULTURE

MEET THE MAN ON A MISSION TO EASE THE ANXIETY OF CAREGIVING

FOOD + BEVERAGE MAKE PLANS FOR THE APPALACHIAN HOMECOMING

TRAVEL FLY FISHING IN COLORADO

W E E K E N D

F R I D A Y A U G U S T 4 :

The Welcome

Appalachian Homecoming weekend kicks off with a community event centered around the summer bounty and post-dinner gathering at “P apa Pete’s Fire Pit” Guests will enjoy an evening spent fireside with s ’ mores, ice cream, beer, and music

SATURDAY AUGUST 5:

Dueling Stage Workshops

Beginning at 11am, and presented by Lodge Cast Iron, Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro hosts engaging and informative workshops by renowned leaders and chefs in the Appalachian culinary industry Special Guests Include:

Sean Brock

Allan Benton

Roy Milner

Alex Miller

Kris Stubblefield

Join us as we spotlight the vibrant spirit of Appalachia with a three-day celebration of modern Appalachian cuisine with renowned guest chefs, spirits, music, community & educational workshops.

Christopher Burger

Slow Food TN Valley

Jessi Baker

Aaron Astor

Wyatt Ellis

SATURDAY AUGUST 5:

8th Annual Bacon at the Bear

Beginning at 6pm, the 8th annual Bacon at the Bear benefits New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center, a nonprofit with a special mission of ing local children in crisis The event features chef stations, c bacon-centric s spotlighting the n and ham goods the renowned s, a generous even

SUNDAY AUGUST 6:

Farewell Bluegrass Brunch

Our Farewell Bluegrass Brunch by Chef Jeff Carter and culinary team, plus live Bluegrass music wraps our homecoming weekend for 2023.

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Bring on the Sunshine

We hope this letter finds you lying poolside and soaking in some muchneeded Vitamin D. We are so happy to live in the prettiest place on earth. July in East Tennessee is an especially fun time of year with fireworks, cookouts, and, hopefully, time with family and friends. As kids, we remember picnics with family at Metcalf Bottoms, climbing on those cool rocks and cooling our feet in the cold mountain streams for hours in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. What a blessing to have the mountains so close to us and available for everyone to enjoy.

This month, we pulled together a plan for you to spend an afternoon in historic downtown Sevierville. We know what fun there is to be had in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, but Sevierville deserves its own spotlight.

Another local road trip you can take is to Townsend for the Appalachian Homecoming in August. We talked to Houston Oldham, director of operations at Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro, about their plans for the weekend-long event, which celebrates regional food and drink alongside the chefs and farmers who make it.

Colorado obviously isn’t local, but we were so excited to share a fly-fishing trip we took last summer in case you’re looking for a Rocky Mountain adventure.

If you’ve entered the caregiving stage of life, then you must read our interview with Edward Harper, senior services director at Blount Memorial Hospital. He offers a listening ear and practical advice to those navigating the care of aging parents.

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Whether your July days are spent with family and friends, or your own good company, we hope you find a homegrown tomato or watermelon and watch the fireflies this month. The more mature we get, the more we appreciate these simple blessings. We hope you have an enjoyable July, and we greatly appreciate your readership.

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July 2023

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Test outdoor outlets regularly. GFCI outlets are required for all outdoor outlets. They shut off power when the outlet detects an electricity “leak,” most often due to contact with water.

Make sure all electrical equipment used for swimming pools is grounded. Inspect pool lightning and the pool perimeter for flickering lights, corroded wires or power cords, mold, buzzing noises or any issues that require electrical attention.

When using electronics around a pool or hot tub, make sure the device is waterproof, otherwise, keep it at least 20 feet away.

Know which breaker handles the pool and hot tub so you know which circuit to turn off or on in a hurry.

Only use extension cords that are marked “for outdoor use.” They are thicker, weather-resistant and designed to withstand more wear and tear.

Make sure electrical devices are plugged into GCFIprotected outlets, and don't use electronics outside in the rain.

Always call 811 before you dig in your yard to determine if there are any underground utility services in the way, even if you think you remember where the lines are. Best to be safe than sorry.

Do not attempt to remove or trim trees near power lines. Call your local utility company to handle any branches growing too close to your power lines.

Store electrical equipment indoors and never use corded power tools in wet conditions. Repair or replace any electrical damage, frayed wires, or exposed cords. Try to choose power tools with insulated grips.

Seek shelter if you hear thunder or see lightening. The rule of thumb is to wait 30 minutes after hearing thunder before getting into a pool or other body of water.

Following these simple electrical safety reminders can help ensure your family has a safe and accident-free summer.

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AN AFTERNOON IN DOWNTOWN SEVIERVILLE

With all that Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have to offer, it’s easy to overlook downtown Sevierville. Let’s change that.

In 2016, local leaders voted to put more resources towards revitalizing the historical downtown area, and today it shows. We stopped into a few restaurants, shops, and the coolest entertainment space we’ve seen in a long time. If you’re looking for a non-touristy experience in the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville will satisfy both your appetite and nostalgic whims.

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COURT AVE.

No visit to downtown Sevierville is complete without a stop at the Dolly Parton Statue, which has been a fixture in front of the Sevier County Courthouse for more than 30 years. The bronze sculpture was designed and crafted by local artist Jim Gray and is visited by thousands of Dolly and country music fans each year. It’s an ideal starting point for an afternoon walk along Sevierville’s main roads – Bruce St. and Joy St.

BRUCE ST.

At the heart of historic Sevierville is Bruce St., where you can find easy parking and a short walk to your restaurant of choice. If it’s fine dining you’re after, The Appalachian is a solid bet. The menu boasts regional ingredients and seasonal dishes – so specific to what’s available that the menu is printed daily. We feasted on the Butterbean Hummus, Fried Green Tomatoes, Catfish Shrimp and Grits, and the Dry Aged Kansas City Strip with Grilled Broccolini and Fire-Roasted Carrots with a Jack Straw cocktail. Chef David Rule cut his teeth at Blackberry Farm and the Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend before opening The Walnut Kitchen in Maryville. The Appalachian opened at the start of 2021 and soon attracted national attention in Travel + Leisure , Garden & Gun , and National Geographic Traveler. Open Tuesday through Saturday, we highly recommend you make a reservation. www.theappalachianrestaurant.com

There are two public art murals worth mentioning here. Across the street from The Appalachian is the “ Wings of Wander,” a sweeping monarch butterfly painted by local artist Pinkie Mistry that serves as a nod to Dolly Parton’s “Love is Like a Butterfly.” Adjacent to the restaurant is “Red’s Café,” a diner scene painted by Seth Bishop and Ben Harrison of Smoky Mountain Mural Company. The mural depicts Paul “Red” Clevenger serving a young Dolly Parton a burger, just like he did throughout her childhood. The place was so special to Dolly that she added a Red’s Café burger joint to Dollywood.

If you’re in the mood for a burger, then head over to Graze Burgers , a casual, upbeat bar and restaurant

with exposed brick walls, rough-hewn wood tables, and plenty of outdoor seating with umbrellas. The menu is everything you’d want in a summertime meal – burgers, fries, and the milkshakes of your dreams. We devoured The Tennessee Burger with Bacon Jam, Bourbon BBQ, Smoked Gouda, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, House Slaw, Tomatoes, and House Pickles, along with Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Cheese, and the Death by Chocolate Shake.  grazeburgers.com

Across from Graze is Jolene’s , a Dolly-inspired boutique that features a broad collection of trinkets, home goods, handbags, earrings, clothing, and tons of Tennessee finds. We especially loved seeing locally made wares from area artists. jolenesonbrucest.com

JOY ST.

For the quintessential summertime meal, go one block south on Court Ave. to its intersection with Joy St. Blink twice and you’ll think you’ve landed up north. Pinchy’s Lobster + Beer was opened in December 2022 by native New Yorker Nick DiBartolomeo (though East Tennessee has been his home for more than 16 years). Pinchy’s is all seafood, from fresh cold-water oysters and snow crab to sushi and tried-and-true Maine-style lobster rolls (which is what we enjoyed). Paired with a cold craft beer and some good conversation around a firepit, Pinchy’s is a perfect place to get together with friends. Bonus: Bring your dog! They love serving Dog Beer (aka turkey broth) to their four-legged patrons. pinchyslobsterandbeer.com

When you’re finished, go across the street to The Pines to unearth your inner child and tuck into some healthy competition. Formerly The Pines Theatre, where Dolly Parton first played to a paying audience, the space has been reimagined into an indoor entertainment space, complete with duckpin bowling, Snook ball, giant Jenga, foosball, and retro video games. (GenX, we’re looking at you.) There’s even a full shelf of board games for families and friends to set up and enjoy. With a full bar and menu of hand-held eats and treats, The Pines is somewhere you could spend a lot of time making memories and talking about how you used to be the foosball champion in high school. thepinesdowntown.com

“With a full bar and menu of hand-held eats and treats, The Pines is somewhere you could spend a lot of time making memories and talking about how you used to be the foosball champion in high school.”

Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Cheese and Bacon

Jam at Graze Burgers

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Situated in a century-old house at 113 Parkway is Sweet Peas & Ivy, a gift shop for the home and garden. Kathy Miller is going on ten years of being a go-to for vintage-inspired finds for every season.  instagram.com/sweetpeasandivy

If you need a pick-me-up for the drive back to Knoxville, check Dutch Bros . on Forks of the River Parkway, a drive-through coffee franchise founded in 1992 by two brothers in Oregon. The company has grown to hundreds of locations, primarily out west. After a hot afternoon, an iced mocha with almond milk hit the spot. dutchbros.com

If it’s a cocktail you desire, then add Seasons 101 to your list. Located in the Historic Central Hotel, which has its own appeal, Seasons 101 is the kind of bar where you’re welcome to sit a while and enjoy the carefully selected wine list and curated cocktail menu. We sipped on the Raspberry Lemon Mojito, the Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita, and “The Frankie,” a chocolate and peanut butter Manhattan named after the bar mascot and Frank Sinatra. seasons101.com

The Appalachian’s menu boasts regional ingredients and seasonal dishes – so specific to what’s available that the menu is printed daily.

It’s Been Forty-Five Years!

In 1978, Ross Badgett III bought two bankrupt salons, and soon, Ross the Boss and Co was born. His priorities were simple: glorify God, take care of his staff, and change the way the community (and industry) looked at hairdressers. Many of our stylists/staff have been with us for over 20 years, which is incredibly rare in any industry, and we have 8 employees who’ve been with us for OVER 40 YEARS! We asked them about their time with us over the last four decades, and here’s what 4 of them had to say! Stay tuned to next month’s issue to hear from the other 4.

JACKIE

AULT | Stylist 45 Years

“I came to work in January 1978. I needed somewhere I could grow a clientele. Ross the Boss Salons advertised, so there was a steady flow of customers. Ross believed in us and invested in our futures! My salon crew has been together for more than 30 years now, and I can’t imagine being anywhere else. My job and the people I have encountered have been a blessing.”

KIM JENKINS | Stylist 44 Years

“Working at Ross the Boss Salons has been great. I have been given many wonderful opportunities here, such as continuing education. This company values you as an employee. I have been here the last four decades of my life and hope to make it at least one more decade.”

GEORGE DUNCAN | Salon Coordinator 42 Years

“My time at Ross the Boss Salons has offered me professional experience and continued education in the salon industry. I have been able to form close relationships with fellow coworkers and generations of clients. These relationships have made my life so much richer. Looking back with no regrets. Choosing Ross the Boss was a great choice.”

CHRIS DOWNEY | Stylist 41 Years

“My life at Ross the Boss Salons has been and still is amazing. Our company cares about their employees, always providing a safe, fun workspace with many perks like travel, education, and family gatherings. A phone call is all that is needed if I need anything. The tradition goes on with our “new” boss, Ross IV. I am truly blessed to be a part of this salon family. It is my happy place.”

APPALACHIAN Homecoming

The first weekend in August is set to be a feast for the senses as guest chefs and other leaders in the culinary industry gather in Townsend to celebrate what makes Appalachian cuisine so special. Centered around the 8th Annual Bacon at the Bear fundraiser, with proceeds going to New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center, patrons can expect engaging conversations, live music, and curated cocktails, with plenty of bacon-centric dishes to enjoy.

“We’ve been partnering with Allan Benton since 2016 to do a nonprofit event to benefit New Hope, and that event has always been about celebrating Appalachian food. So, we wanted to build on what we’ve been doing before,” says Houston Oldham, director of operations at Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro. “Appalachian cuisine is a mixture of techniques that’s been passed down through generations combined with our current food makers and farmers. With this event, we’re exploring what makes us authentic, so we wanted to bring in professionals and let the public talk to them, rub shoulders with them. That’s the community aspect.”

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A Three-Day Celebration of Regional Cuisine

While Friday night’s events are invite-only, Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6, are open to the public. Attendees can opt to participate in a single event or purchase a combo ticket to all of the scheduled events. The workshops and panel discussions on Saturday run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and tickets include a buffet-style lunch by Lodge Cast Iron. Later that evening, guests are invited to dine at Bacon at the Bear from 6-9 p.m., with proceeds from this event benefiting New Hope. Come Sunday morning, arrive hungry to the Farewell Bluegrass Brunch prepared by Executive Chef Jeff Carter and his team at the Bistro while enjoying live Bluegrass music.

“We want to explore what it means to be Appalachian in 2023, so in that way, it’s an experiment. There are big voices in our food scene, so we want to celebrate the existing community and share that so everyone will come back next year,” says Houston.

The team is particularly excited to feature Wyatt Ellis, a 14-year-old musician from Maryville making waves in the Bluegrass and Country music scene.

“Our whole philosophy is to take care of people. Everything flows from that,” says Houston. “When we do events like this, or even in our daily service, we take care of our guests and our staff. We want folks to come in and have a rest from the world, and we’re hoping this event features great conversation and community with food and spirits, but we also want you to rest when you’re with us. If we can accomplish that in our first year, it will be a monster success.”

Visit DancingBearLodge.com/event/appalachianhomecoming-2023 to purchase tickets.

WORKSHOP LEADERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE:

• Chef Sean Brock, restaurateur, and James Beard Award Winner

• Allan Benton, Owner of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams

• Roy Milner, Chief Fermentation Officer at Blackberry Farm Brewery

• Christopher Burger, farmer and co-founder of Bluestem Hollow

• Jessi Baker, Co-owner at Ole Smoky Moonshine

• Aaron Astor, Associate Professor of History at Maryville College

• Kris Stubblefield, chef at Lodge Cast Iron

• Alex Miller, farmer, Co-Owner Lick Skillet Farm. CSEE Founder and Director Emeritus and William B. Stokely Chair in Management. Haslam College of Business

• Slow Food TN Valley with Four Daughters Farm

A Man on a Mission

Edward Harper has three areas of focus each time he meets with a client. First, he listens to the person’s story. He provides an attentive ear and gauges the situation. Second, he offers a two-part strategy, actionable items for now and things to consider for later. Finally, he suggests resources and connects clients with professionals who can help.

One glance at his day planner provides a glimmer into what his average workday must be like: nearly every line on each day has a name written down. There are scribbles in the margins, and the pages are worn from all the flipping and note-taking. The rainbow of highlighted information only makes sense to Edward, but it’s the method that works best for him. Over the course of an hour’s

interview, his phone rings and chirps multiple times. Edward is a wanted man.

In fact, within the first fifteen minutes of sitting, his phone rings, and he must take the call. It’s a Knoxville woman whose sister is in a skilled nursing facility in Texas, and she wants to bring her to Tennessee. Edward gently asks if this is time-sensitive so he can do some digging and get back to her at a better time. He agrees to call her back around 6 p.m., well after traditional working hours.

“That’s what I do,” he says. “People from all over the world work here – in Oak Ridge, at UT, DENSO – and they all have aging parents in Hong Kong, Italy, Great Britain, New Zealand… I’m not a case manager or therapist. I’m a consultant. I’m responsible for the caregiver.” CONTINUED

The landscape of caregiving has expanded exponentially over the last few decades with people living well into their 90s. The statistics are staggering. A 2020 study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP found that caregiving now spans four generations, and the number of caregivers increased by 9.5 million in the previous five years. Currently, one in five adults is actively caring for an aging family member.

Edward Harper is no stranger to this experience. By his mid-30s, he and his wife were caring for her father, who had Parkinson’s, and then his father, who had Alzheimer’s. By his mid-40s, Edward was driving back and forth to his parent’s house south of Greensboro, North Carolina, every couple of weeks to check on them, to offer care. He’d been working in mental health and family therapy since 1975, so while this process was familiar to him, Edward wasn’t immune to the toll it would take.

“I was coming back late one night and had a feeling that I wanted to talk to someone. I was a therapist, but I didn’t want to talk to a therapist. I wasn’t depressed. Maybe talk to my faith leader? But I wasn’t angry at God. I talked to my friends, but that can change the dynamic of the friendship,” he says. “So, one night, I’m at Big Lots, and the cashier asks how I’m doing. I was up to here ( gestures to his forehead ), so I said, ‘I don’t know. I just came back from North Carolina where I’m taking care of my parents…’ and she says, ‘Me too,’ and then we were telling our stories. That was it. I realized there was nothing organized for this.”

By November 1999, Edward had started a caregiving support group at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, where he’d worked since 1986. By 2001, the hospital established his position as the Senior Services director and provided the funds for him to be the go-to person for caregivers in need of advice. For more than two decades, Edward has been answering calls, offering advice and a listening ear, and helping people navigate the emotional and physical space of caregiving.

“This is ambiguous grief,” he says. “People come in and don’t want to talk about how they are feeling because there’s too much to feel. We’re able to compartmentalize and get things done so the feelings can come later. In the moment, people want to know what to do. I’m able to put emotions aside. If I can assist you in your caregiving, you’ll be safer, stronger, and a better caregiver.”

Edward has upwards of 400 face-to-face sessions each year and hosts support groups twice a month. The amount of phone calls and texts are too many to count. The need is astronomical, and Edward is a one-man show.

He gets a text. The woman on the other end must navigate transferring a loved one from one facility to another, and she’s feeling pressure from the hospital. Unable to make a decision, she reaches out to Edward for advice. He is careful to avoid directives but rather offer some things to consider, to suggest some questions to ask, and to affirm her concerns. He finishes the exchange with, “I agree with your decision” and “Keep me in your loop.”

“That’s how it goes some days. Every 30 minutes,” he says. Edward carries two cell phones and communicates in every possible way – emails, texts, Messenger. “I don’t keep office hours. When I designed this program, I knew the urgency was now.”

This stage of life has often been called the sandwich generation, people who are caring for aging parents while also still raising their own children and retaining full-time jobs, but Edward thinks the term club sandwich makes more sense because there are many more ingredients in play.

“The family caregiver is the pivot point for everything. There’s no time between the next duty, the next emergency. Younger folks are taking care of their parents, who are in

their 60s and 70s, because there’s been some health emergency, like chronic illness that’s reached critical mass, or something like a stroke. There are financial incidentals that aren’t covered by insurance,” says Edward. “We used to have seven caregivers for every one person, but now there are about four caregivers to one. For Millennials, they are taking care of three generations.”

Edward does what he can. He listens. He vets companies for referrals. He makes suggestions and empathizes. He wonders what this program will look like as his own retirement looms later this year. Yet, the public need for caregiving support is growing as the average American lifespan grows. Edward believes the answer lies in more adult day service programs, organizations and companies positioned to help Millennials and Gen-X provide in-home care to aging parents.

He also wants everyone 18 years old and older to have an established power of attorney.

“These are not old people documents,” he says. “It is necessary for you to have someone to speak for you, someone who has the authority to speak on your behalf medically and financially. Being married does not constitute power of attorney. It’s a constitutional right to assign someone.”

Contact Edward Harper at (865) 318-8748 or Edward.Harper@bmnet.com

“People come in and don’t want to talk about how they are feeling because there’s too much to feel. We’re able to compartmentalize and get things done so the feelings can come later.”

FLY FISHING IN COLORADO

Marc and I share similar passions for fly fishing and have been trying to plan a Western fishing trip for years. As we both love fly fishing in the rivers and mountain streams of East Tennessee, we wanted to explore new locations and experience trophy fish-producing trout waters. When my newly retired brother and sister-in-law, John Campbell and Karin Papenhausen, moved to the town of Salida, we were thrilled to visit them and have a chance to explore the area and try out our skills on Colorado waters. We set aside 19 days to try several of the state’s famed waters.

Colorado does a magnificent job of maintaining their trout stocks, both wild trout and hatchery-raised stocked trout, and has nearly 325 miles of Gold Medal streams, rivers, and lakes. Colorado Parks and Wildlife may designate a water as “Gold Medal” once it has demonstrated that the fishery consistently produces a trout standing stock of at least 60 pounds per acre and produces an average of at least 12 quality trout (14+ inches) per acre.

We began our journey with a few days stay in Carbondale, a threeto-four-hour drive from the Denver airport. Close to Carbondale, we first

discovered Marble, Colorado and found small streams behind Beaver Lake for wild trout. I caught a beautiful rainbow around 12 inches. We were warned to be wary of bears in the area and kept a close eye on our surroundings.

Marc explored the Roaring Fork River, which flows through Carbondale, and caught a few nice fish near our rental. There is a lovely, paved walking and biking trail that runs along the Roaring Fork River in Carbondale and goes all the way to Glenwood Springs. We were able to get some great walks in on this greenway and saw all sorts of native wildflowers, such as yew, hops, roses, and species we had never seen growing wild as Tennesseans. Though we were surprised at the lack of open areas to fish around Carbondale, river access is mostly private property. We saw lots of float trips that anglers found from area fly shops.

The next day, we hired a guide from the Taylor Creek Fly Shop in Basalt. Their guides were great and took us to a Gold Medal section of the Frying Pan River.  We had a blast catching large brown and rainbow trout, 14-16 inches minimum, one after another. The following day, we went back to the same spot, this time without a guide, and had similar success. Marc caught

a huge brown trout, easily 28 inches long that barely fit into the net. A guide who was working with another group came upstream to help get it into the net. He called it a “fish of a lifetime.”

The next day, we left Carbondale to travel to Salida. This is a gorgeous, mountainous drive that passes through Aspen, over the Continental Divide through high-altitude passes like The Tennessee Pass at an elevation 10,424 ft. Along the way, we found several spots for short hikes to explore. The clear, cold streams within the San Isabel National Forest are home to wild brook trout, and Marc had fun catching several. We traveled down the pass and made our way to Salida passing snowcapped 14,000foot peaks of the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Mountain Range.

Salida, Colorado is a charming town that sits on the Arkansas River and is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. It is the perfect retirement location for John and Karin, who are serious about their biking, paddling, and hiking with their two dogs. We walked everywhere we went and enjoyed the restaurants and walking paths that are situated right on the river. Salida is a town that revolves around the river, and we enjoyed watching children and adults rafting and surfing in the river while we were there.

The next day we drove down Highway 50 passing Wellsville to an area near the Rincon Campground. Here we parked, and being mindful of scorpions and snakes, found a spot to go into the river. The river is big and wide in this area, and we fished different sections over a few days. It did not disappoint.  I mostly caught brown trout on dry flies, and Marc even caught a Tiger trout, which is a colorful hybrid of brown and brook trout.

We finished that day by eating pizza on a deck overlooking the Arkansas River and sharing great memories with family. All and all, it was a great trip. We got some great fishing in, explored new rivers and trails, and were able to experience the lovely Colorado town of Salida.

Planning for Your Next Putt

As we enter the summer season, many of us look forward to outdoor hobbies that escaped us during the winter months. Summer encourages trips to the lake, leisure time at the pool, and evening walks to get your favorite ice cream. As an avid golfer, I look forward to summer because it marks the beginning of early morning tee times, extended evening range sessions, and serves as the perfect season for me to help my new wife learn the game I love!

All golfers, regardless of skill or age, have a unique bond with one another – they all have experienced the ups and downs that the sport constantly provides. The feeling of breaking 100 for the first time or making your first birdie is something that no other activity can provide. Conversely, hitting a tee shot and watching it sail out of bounds, or missing a five-foot putt for par, or being challenged with a diabolical 80-yard fairway bunker shot are simply emotions that do not resonate with non-golfers.

If you have had the opportunity to play a prestigious course (think Oakmont, Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass), you will know that the provision of a local caddie can be quite beneficial. He or she will help you understand the intricacies of each green, offer advice on club selection, and help you lay up to a perfect yardage for your next shot. An experienced one will also assist in navigating the course to keep you on track to accomplish your goal and avoid the feeling of wasted time and energy. Since a round of golf can take a few hours to complete, you and your caddie will have plenty

of time to get to know each other. Which is usually a good thing because the better they know you, both in your golf game and personal life, the more specific their advice can be. As we all know, no advice will automatically turn you into a tour pro but take it from someone who has misjudged the wind countless times, the right advice is always helpful!

As the great Arnold Palmer famously observed, “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.” Life is a lot like that, too. Our team at PYA Waltman helps individuals and families create a plan to navigate the intricacies of their financial journey – no matter the season in which they find themselves. We know that no individual, family, or financial situation is the exact same, which is why we take pride in knowing our clients. Whether you are just starting out in a career or coming to the end of one, we understand that there is much more to you than your financial situation. The more we know about your goals, the better we can serve you. No matter where your next adventure takes you, we would be honored to serve as your experienced guide. We will be with you each step of the way – keeping you on course and prepared for your next putt.

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Tune In to the Knoxville Chronicles

Local History Lessons on the Go

This month, the Knoxville History Project showcases a selection of podcast episodes that you can listen to online from its series, Knoxville Chronicles , highlighting some of the most interesting of the city’s old stories that still have relevance today. Seasons one and two contain stories written by Jack Neely, with one by Paul James. Both are historians with the Knoxville History Project, a nonprofit educational organization focused on the history and culture of this city.

In addition to the four stories highlighted below, podcast episodes include: The Saturnalia of 1893, A Dickens of a Knoxville Christmas, Knoxville’s Thanksgiving Traditions, In Walked Mr. Ghost, The Hottest Day and the Immortal Kiosk, and Matilda X.

Find all episodes by searching for “Knoxville Chronicles” on your preferred podcast app or point your browser directly to buzzsprout.com/2119094.

ADOLPH OCHS: THE PRINTER’S DEVIL

Adolph Ochs was an unusual kid who was scared of a graveyard while he learned the ropes of newspaper publishing as a Printer’s Devil at the Knoxville Chronicle on Market Square in Knoxville during the 1870s. The lad went on to become the founder of a major American institution, the modern New York Times. A cultural leader who changed a whole profession, he established a national landmark and introduced a new way of celebrating a holiday. Ochs’s story connects Knoxville in post-Civil War Tennessee to booming, electric New York in the 20th century. Note: a new plaque on Wall Avenue commemorates the approximate location where Ochs worked at the Knoxville Chronicle, at the northeastern corner of Market Square. The podcast is written and read by Jack Neely.

THE CONJURE MAN

The Knoxville area once known as the Bowery, roughly along Central Street up to today’s Old City, included hundreds of secondhand stores run by immigrants, early African American barber shops and movie theaters, the city’s first Chinese laundries, and livery stables and blacksmiths. The Bowery was also home to drugstores that sold things that regular drugstores wouldn’t. It was also the epicenter of an underground economy, the herb men, including Doc Mullins. By reputation, Mullins was known as a conjurer. Thanks to curious News-Sentinel columnist Bert Vincent we know a little about Mullins’ strange story. The podcast is written by Jack Neely and read by Alec Haralson.

THE NIGHT THE FBI NABBED A NAZI SPY AT THE DOWNTOWN YMCA

In 1944, the man everyone knew as Walter Othmer worked quietly as an electrician on Market Street near the Pryor Brown Garage. He lived at the downtown YMCA, which offered simple, dormitory-like accommodations for men who were new to town. He may have seemed like a regular guy – he was a thin man with wire-rimmed glasses and a very small mustache. A humble, friendly fellow who missed his wife and kid who lived back in Germany. But Walter Othmer wasn’t just another guy – he was a Nazi spy, and the FBI was about to nab him. The podcast is written by Jack Neely and read by Todd Etheridge.

PROF. IJAMS AND THE ASYLUM

The state Deaf and Dumb Asylum had barely begun to prosper when it was commandeered during the Civil War for use as a military hospital. After the war,

“A cultural leader who changed a whole profession, he established a national landmark and introduced a new way of celebrating a holiday. Ochs’s story connects Knoxville in post-Civil War Tennessee to booming, electric New York in the 20th century.”

the campus was in poor shape, requiring new leadership.  One of the nation’s leading deaf and mute teachers, Prof. Joseph Ijams arrived, and over the next 18 years, through dedication and hard work, he brought the school back to prominence. His time also brought unexpected romance and sudden tragedy. After Prof. Ijams’ death, his youngest son went on to lead a strong local interest in wildlife, and

his farm became a beloved park. Written by Paul James and read by Alec Haralson.

Sound design and editing by Pete Carty. Theme song composed by Mike Stallings. Season Two episodes are funded in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to the City of Knoxville by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance.

ABOUT KHP: The mission of the Knoxville History Project (KHP) is to research, preserve, and promote the history and culture of Knoxville, Tennessee. Donations to support the work of the Knoxville History Project, an educational nonprofit, are always welcome and appreciated. KHP’s publications include the local bestseller, Historic Knoxville: The Curious Visitor’s Guide, Historic Bearden: The 200-Year Story of Knoxville’s Fourth Creek Valley, and more. Copies are available at knoxvillehistoryproject.org and local bookstores, including Union Ave Books.

TO GET IN TOUCH, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 865-337-7723 OR EMAIL PAUL@KNOXHISTORYPROJECT.ORG.

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

Farragut Independence Day Parade

FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL | 9:30 AM

Enjoy the most festive day of the year at the Town’s 35th Independence Day Parade. The fun starts at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The parade begins at Farragut High School and ends at Boring Road.

Festival on the 4th

WORLD'S FAIR PARK | 5:00 PM

The Festival on the 4th delivers a wide variety of family fun including entertainment, activities, and treats at the City of Knoxville's 4th of July celebration at the World's Fair Park rain or shine. All activities are free. Enjoy music, food from vendors, and activities on the Festival and Performance lawns of the World's Fair Park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Independence Day Dinner Cruise

STAR OF KNOXVILLE RIVERBOAT | 7:00 PM

Celebrate the Fourth of July and enjoy a BBQ dinner with a special Independence Day Cruise on the Tennessee River followed by front row, dockside seats to the Henley St. Bridge fireworks show. Boarding begins at 6:15 p.m., with sailing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fireworks begin approximately at 9:45 p.m.

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Movies Under the Stars at Ijams

IJAMS NATURE CENTER | 7:00 PM

Movies Under the Stars is back at Ijams. Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair and enjoy Top Gun: Maverick. Doors open at 7 p.m. and movies begin at dark. Food, snacks, and beverages will be available for purchase. No coolers or outside alcohol. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times. Tickets are $10 per person or $36 for a family four-pack.

Knoxville Flea Market

KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER | 2:00 PM

The Knoxville Flea Market is your chance to find treasures old and new. Shop 300 booths of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, bath and body, surplus and more. Friday 2-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.

Alive After Five at the KMA

KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART | 6:30 PM

Enjoy the casual elegance of the Knoxville Museum of Art for this vivacious Friday night tradition. Once a month, the KMA is transformed, as the world-class art museum becomes a center of entertainment, a melding of art, music, and nightlife. Kick off your weekend with musicians and entertainers as they take the stage with a backdrop of awe-inspiring art from East Tennessee and beyond. Members $20, Non-Members $25, kids under 12 are free.

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CITY LIFESTYLE

Summer Bucket List

Welcome, summer! As a hyper-local publication, we thrive on helping our readers make connections with the cities they live in, the businesses that make up their communities and the inspiring individuals making a positive mark.

Are you ready for your most adventurous, fun summer? Here are summer bucket list ideas for you to accomplish this year. We hope you’ll explore a new neighborhood, spend a lazy Saturday afternoon at a new winery or taste the flavors at a local ice cream shop. Let us know what you discover and enjoy! We’d love to hear.

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