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The Gentlemen of the Road Tour

Historic Bristol, the Birthplace of Country Music, was honored

to be one of four “Stopovers” on The Gentlemen of the Road

Tour by Mumford & Sons, a magnificent international musical

production. Concert organizers searched for towns with an

amazing history, and Bristol’s rich heritage, passion for music,

and cooperation won its place on the tour. The Gentlemen of

the Road Tour’s goal was to come to towns where bands do

not usually tour and to celebrate the local people, food, and

music. Local business were promoted and visited by members

of the Tour as they worked closely with local people to make

the shows spectacular.

More than 17,000 people flooded the streets of Bristol

on August 11 in anticipation of the day’s festivities. The

magnificent Bristol Train Station area and State Street, where

the state lines of Tennessee and Virginia meet, were full of

people. The festivities kicked off at 12 pm with sensational

performances from Dawes, JEFF The Brotherhood, The Very

Best, Justin Townes Earle, Apache Relay, Simone Felice, and

Haim. Mumford & Sons, the award-winning musical sensation

from England, headlined the event with an outstanding

performance that began at 9 pm. The energy of the crowd

was electrifying during this epic event, and that energy kept

Mumford & Sons jamming way into the night. Simply amazing!

The Mumford & Sons after-show party was held at The

Foundation Event Facility with guest appearances and the

DJ sets curated by Mumford & Sons. The after-show party

was the perfect ending to a fantastic day filled with music and

entertainment.

One dollar of every ticket sold went to benefit The Birthplace

of Country Music Cultural Heritage Center building project, a

Smithsonian-affiliated museum that will tell the story of Bristol’s

musical heritage. This was truly an extraordinary event for

Bristol.

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ABC Television’s Alpha AwardKingsport’s ABC19 WKPT-TV is the 2012 recipient of ABC Television’s Alpha Award, station

President and General Manager George DeVault announced this month.

ABC19’s Director of Marketing & Promotions Jerreese Rockwell went to Las Vegas in July

when the ABC Television networks top award for all of its affiliates were announced. “The

Alpha Award is for the affiliate that best exemplifies the use of the ABC brand in its promotions,”

Rockwell explained. Ms. Rockwell also holds the Region 6 (Southeast) position on the ABC

Television Network Marketing Advisory Board.

ABC 19 was singled out from all ABC affiliates for its Made in Our Hometown series, which

aired for 20 nights last November. The series, which highlighted Tri-Cities area manufacturing

businesses, was reported by Jim Bailey, who became the station’s Director of News and Public

Affairs in January.

“ABC’s World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer features a series ‘Made In America’, which

highlights products that are made in America, and the businesses that make them, and ABC19

wanted to turn the spotlight on local businesses, which are employing our neighbors and pro-

viding goods we all need and use,” Bailey said.

The station is in the process of expanding its news product with an eye to reintroducing full

newscasts in multiple day parts. “There is a great deal of work to be done, equipment to install and staff to hire,” DeVault explained, ”but we are excited about returning a more

complete television news to Kingsport and to win ABC’s top promotional award for our news efforts shows we are on the right track.”

WKPT-TV is owned and operated by Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation, with the station located in downtown Kingsport.

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Camp ACC hosted Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 23. The entire campus was open to everyone. Visitors enjoyed Splash Cove, zip lines, The Equalizer,

and the 30-foot indoor climbing wall. There were also inflatables to jump and slide on, while the ball field and gym were open for camp games. A few hundred

people joined in on the fun, toured the facilities, went on a nature walk through the woods, and enjoyed a picnic on the grounds. The day was a huge success.

Camp ACC is a non-denominational Christian Summer Camp for youth entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Campers learn Christian principles and values

in a fun and exciting way. Lifelong friendships are forged each summer as young people also discover and develop a relationship with their heavenly Father.

The camp has been located in Limestone Cove in Unicoi at 512 Cross Circle for over 40 years and has been ministering to the youth of our area for 75 years.

For more information, email Camp ACC at info@campacc.com.

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Nonprofit Profile

The mission of Hope Haven Ministries is to get the homeless off the streets, permanently

employed, suitably housed, and connected to the community.

Hope Haven began serving homeless men at our Dale Street facility in 1983. In 2002 we

added the Maple Oak Lane facility to serve the needs of homeless women and children.

We provide a community answer to a community problem. We get no federal funds. We

direct every client to job and resource opportunities provided by our local community, and

encourage clients to become connected to the church of their choice.

We also provide emergency assistance such as shelter, food, clothing, and crisis

counseling. We teach life skills to help individuals lead fulfilling, productive lives. Our

programs stress rehabilitation, restoration, and a responsible attitude toward God, self,

family, and society. Every client will be treated with dignity and respect, without prejudice,

and provided a safe and clean environment and the opportunity to transition from

dependence to independence.

This gets more difficult each year as the need increases. The economy has slowed and

companies are cutting costs by cutting employees. But business hasn’t slowed at Hope

Haven. For example, new residents through May increased from 66 last year to 90 this year,

we served 66% more meals, 73% more residents found permanent jobs (14 last year, 18 this

year), and this year 37 residents, as opposed to 26 last year, rented their own homes. This

is real, lasting success.

Success is 62-year-old Steve, whose health problems caused financial difficulties that

resulted in separation from his wife and his move to Hope Haven. Now he’s living in his own

place with his wife and son, and just received a promotion on his new job.

Success is 49-year-old Tammi who, divorced and childless after 11 years of marriage, was

doing quite well for herself until she was laid off from her job and then asked to leave her

home when she couldn’t pay the rent. Now she’s working and has saved enough that she

actually has the option of either renting her own place or making a down payment on a house.

Homelessness is not incurable. These two and many more bear witness that there is real

hope. And we at Hope Haven are determined to find the funds necessary to keep this

success rate growing with the growing needs of our community. Donations are always

welcome and needed, but when donations don’t keep pace with community needs we turn

to creative ways to bridge the gap. One way we do this is with our annual rummage sale.

This year’s sale will be Saturday, October 6th, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the First Broad Street

Methodist Church fellowship hall. Hope Haven residents will work with the First Broad

Street Methodist men’s group to set up the sale. There’ll be plenty volunteers to help with

checkout, pricing, carrying, and loading, and there is ample free parking at the church.

This annual event combines the joy of giving to a good cause with the excited anticipation of

a treasure hunt. The sale will include home decorations, electronics, household goods, toys

and other children’s items, small appliances, books, furniture, holiday decorations, dishes,

and more.

If you have items to donate or have questions about Hope Haven Ministries or the upcoming

rummage sale, please call Richard Siggins at 423-416-1258 or Joel Trigg 423-246-6012. We

can also arrange for pickup of large items.

And by all means, attend the sale and join the “treasure hunt.” There’ll be a Preview Night

Friday, October 5, at a nominal cost of $2 per person for those wishing to get a head start

scoping out the “good stuff.” The October 6th sale is free to the public. Proceeds will help

provide housing and counseling.

Hundreds showed up at last year’s sale. Man, it was busy, but fun! Come join others in the

community helping our brothers and sisters in need. And check out our website at www.

hopehavenkpt.org.

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The 2012 Evening with the Path fundraiser, presented by Eastman Credit Union and Indian Path Medical

Center Foundation, was an evening extravaganza held at Fallen Oak at Reedy Creek Vineyards. Held on

August 18, the Evening with the Path entertained 166 guests with live music, chef stations, and a live auction.

Funds from the event will purchase an eight-channel telemetry unit for the cardiac rehabilitation department at

Indian Path Medical Center.

Eastman Credit Union was the 2012 Evening with the Path Presenting Sponsor. Other sponsors included

Reedy Creek Vineyards – Vineyard Sponsor; Brock Services – Invitation Sponsor; Integrity Capital

Management – Auction Sponsor; Gilbert Advanced Asset Management - Favor Sponsor; WorkSpace Interiors,

Inc.; Christ Fellowship Church; Domtar; Bristol Tennessee Essential Services; Cain Rash West Architects;

Champion Chevrolet Cadillac; Tele-Optics, Inc.; Bank of Tennessee; Able Printers; Food City; VIPSEEN;

Cumberland Marketing; Style; and paper.

For more information about the foundation, visit www.mountainstatesfoundation.org

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The United Way kicked off its regional campaign on August 9 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. The event was hosted by the United Way

of Russell and Washington Counties, and sponsored by Mountain States Health Alliance. United Way representatives from Bristol TN/VA, greater Kingsport,

Washington County TN, Inc, Greene County, Elizabethton/Carter, Southwest Virginia, and Smyth County also joined in to kick off the campaign to help improve

communities in their regions.

Bruce Smith, a NFL Hall of Famer and Virginia native, was the keynote speaker at the event. Smith played nineteen seasons with the Buffalo Bills and the

Washington Redskins, and is considered one of the most feared defensive ends in the history of the NFL. A Virginia Tech All-American, Smith was the first

pick in the 1985 NFL draft and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1990 and 1996. In 1987, 1988, 1990, and 1996 Smith was named the

AFC Defensive Player of the Year. Smith earned first-team All-Pro honors 9 times, played in 11 Pro Bowls, and is the NFL’s all-time career sack leader with 200

sacks. Thirteen seasons of Smith’s career, he set an NFL record by having ten or more sacks per season, which contributed to him being selected for the

NFL’s All-Decade Teams of the 1980s and 1990s.

NFL league owners, coaches, players, and staff have been working with the United Ways for over 35 years. In recent years, the partnership between NFL

members and the United Way have been raising awareness on childhood obesity and provide new opportunities for youth to live healthier lives. The 2018 goal

of the United Way is to increase the number of healthy youth by one-third.

United Way of Russell and Washington Counties is a volunteer organization that provides support and visibility through tools, partners, advocacy, and

other resources to advance common goals by focusing on improving education, helping people achieve financial stability, and promoting healthy lives.

The organization mobilizes thousands of people to give, advocate, and volunteer to improve communities across Southwest Virginia.

For more information about the United Way, visit www.rwcunitedway.org.

Photography by: Angela Striligas | Story by: Rita Dykes

Regional Campaign Kick Off EventSEEN IN ABINGDON | Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Wayne Austin, Bruce Smith and Stacey Pomerenke

Emma Buchana Kingsport United Way

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KOSBE Breakfast of Champions

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) hosted its Second Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions, on Friday, August 10 at The Press Room at Food City in downtown Kingsport.

Guests arrived at 7:30am and were served a hot breakfast as they listened to host KOSBE executive director Aundrea Wilcox introduce a panel of the industry’s local leading marketing pros. The panelists included Carolyn Pierson Cook, president/CEO, Absolute Communications; Chris Bowen, founder/CEO, Cumberland Marketing; David Cate, creative director, Times Digital Group, and Steve Willinger, marketing advisor/facilitator, SCORE-Bristol.

The panelists offered their advice, recommendations, and experiences dealing with relevant business issues of today, discussing hot topics such as social media, latest marketing/communication trends, lead generation, customer reten-tion, technology advancement, and entrepreneurship. Specific topics were addressed as well including QR codes and Facebook Business Pages.

Guests participated by asking the panelists questions of their own.

After the event, attendees’ feedback showed they learned new information, appreciated the training, and enjoyed listening to the accomplishments, struggles, and stories of the panelists.

In addition to the panel, the Breakfast of Champions honored past KOSBE Award winners and provided a time and place for winners and other business owners to network.

Photography by: Angela Striligas | Story Submitted

SEEN IN KINGSPORT | The Food City Press Room

Breakfast of Champions Expert Panelists including Carolyn Pierson-Cook, Chris Bowen, David Cate, and Steve Willinger

Past KOSBE Award Winners reunited at the 2nd Annual Breakfast of Champions Mary Beth McLain and David Schools Wesley Combs and Kris Cantu - Kosbe Class of 2006

Libation Station and The Ligero Cigar Lounge Libation Station and The Ligero Cigar Lounge proudly hosted

Beers, Cigars, and Brats 2012, the 2nd annual beer and cigar

festival, on Sunday, August 12 at Farmhouse Gallery and

Gardens in Unicoi. The purpose of the festival is to allow

consumers in the Tri-Cities to visit directly with the breweries

and cigar-makers in an effort to promote craft beer and

hand-rolled cigars. The event has become so popular that

it has garnered the attention of breweries and cigar makers

throughout the country. As a result, this year’s event had

unprecedented participation from the best organizations the

beer and cigar industries have to offer. Twenty breweries

and 10 cigar makers were present. New Belgium, Highland,

Abita, Samuel Adams, Wolf Hills, Blue Moon, and Yuengling

were just a few of the breweries represented. Arturo Fuente,

Montecristo, Ashton, Gurkha, Davidoff, Rocky Patel, and Xikar

are a few of the cigar makers present. Freiberg’s of downtown

Johnson City grilled up a tasty supply of brats, the perfect

fare for any beer/cigar event. All festival-goers received an

amazing goody bag with a Beers, Cigars, and Brats 2012

commemorative t-shirt, a 16oz Libation Station pint glass, a

commemorative sampling glass, a complimentary cigar, a

Libation Station koozie, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win

a 3Series Mountain Bike, a Macanudo/Calloway golf bag,

and many other prizes! Attendees were entertained by the

funky R&B/Soul sounds of SoulFinger from Knoxville, TN. The

afternoon was fun and successful, especially since proceeds

of the event will directly benefit the local charity, Girls on the

Run.

Visit their website at www.gotrnetn.com.

Live music! James Teixeira, Jeremy and Brooke Beaubre, Andrew Kovacs, and Justin Fuller

What’s on tap?

Great prizes!

Farm House Gallery grounds

Marty McCloud and Wesley Combs

Gretchen Carlson and David Strickland

Jamie and Cheryl Povlich

Photography by: Kirsten Hall | Story by: Kirsten Hall

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Live music!

The crew from Mapes Wire

Lindsay Nichels, Kristin Peterson, Brad Peterson, and Polly Whitaker Jose Castillo and Sean Ryan

Dusty Woodard, Michelle Park, and Danielle Sherfey

Andreas of Freibergs serving up brats

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Erika and Clayton StoutRich Hall, and Mike Monforte

Relaxing with good friends!

Richie and Amber Torbett, Shannon and Brad Colby Phil Baker and Tuan Nguyen

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VIPSEEN’s newest feature, the VIP Profile,

shines a light on someone special in the Tri-

Cities community, and for the premier edition

of this feature, VIPSEEN wants to introduce you

to an extraordinary American who has done

extraordinary things, from leading troops in

Vietnam and receiving the Bronze Star twice, to

being a White House and Chairman Joint Chiefs

of Staff advisor during the SE Asia conflict, to

meeting such famous actors like Paul Newman

and Jack Nicholson, and giving his time and vast

experience to local companies and groups right

here in the Tri-Cities area.

“At the end of the day, it’s all about people and our connections with each other. Stay connected.”

Jack’s childhood was a happy one, raised by

his mother and his aunt in an idyllic New Jersey

setting, similar to those portrayed on the TV

show, “Happy Days”. As a little boy,

he often thought about what it would

be like to be “one of those CIA guys,”

and never dreamed his long-lasting and

incredible career in the military would

take him all over the world, fighting for

and protecting our country, even landing

him the nickname in the 1980s as one

of the “Wise Men,” one of three very

important senior colonels on the Army

staff at the Pentagon.

By the end of his sophomore year of

college in 1956, he was asked to take a

flight physical to join the Air Force, but

because of poor eyesight, he went into the

Army ROTC program instead. He became

Sergeant Woolley by his junior year, and when

his assignment for his senior year came,

Jack recalls he couldn’t locate his name

on the board. “Look higher on the list,” his

superior officer urged. When he did, he found

his name next to the prestigious assignment

of Commander of the Corps of Army ROTC

Cadets. After finishing at Rutgers, he entered

the Army with what he believed would be a

three-year commitment. Jack thought, “Maybe

there’s something to this,” and so began his

legacy of over twenty-five years of leadership

with the military.

At first, Jack was selected for infantry, and

became a paratrooper and a ranger. However,

the Army saw much bigger things in store for

Jack and kept him moving right up the ranks.

He was cross-trained at the Armor Advanced

Course in 1964. There, as a requirement

Jack Woolley

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for a writing course, Jack wrote an

article on his suggestion of how he

would reorganize Army battalions,

and sure enough, those ideas are

now in place. In 1965, Jack was an

infantry company commander leading

200 troops in the jungles of Vietnam,

and held the record for the longest

continuous command of an infantry

company. It was there that Jack

earned his two Bronze Star Medals.

As one of the men he commanded

once wrote about Captain Woolley

at the time, “Troops would follow you

through hell with gasoline on their shorts.”

After Vietnam, Jack came back to the states and served as an aide to a

general officer at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, attended the Army Command

and General Staff College and was then assigned to Washington D.C. on

the Army staff to work for George Patton’s son. He was later selected to

attend the Naval War College, the highest level of schooling, for more cross

training, and graduated in the top ten in his class.

While on the Army Staff, Jack was selected for one of the most prestigious

positions in his career, to be one of two men who were the Chief of Staff

of the Army’s worldwide briefing team. Jack developed and presented

highly-classified, multi-media briefings on the war in Southeast Asia to

senior government officials and

military headquarters all over the

world for two years. Jack during

this time had to travel with top-

secret government documents in a

briefcase handcuffed to his wrist;

Jack was now living the James

Bond lifestyle he had dreamed of

as a boy.

After advanced assignments as a

battalion commander and Chief

of Staff in Germany overseeing

3000 personnel, the Army once

again decided Jack was destined

for greater things. The Pentagon

sent him to graduate school in

1970, to the University of Alabama

and Jack says, “it was one of the

finest schools I ever attended.” After one year, he completed his Masters of

Business Administration and then was sent back to the Pentagon.

It was there he was asked to serve his country in his most venerated and

highest position yet, as a Lieutenant Colonel by presenting daily briefings

at the White House. As Action Officer for Current Operations Southeast

Asia, Jack kept track of and helped operate the war in Southeast Asia.

As Jack recalls, “they came to me one day and said, okay, we need

“Wise Man” Wooley’s Words of Wisdom

Integrity, loyalty, responsibility, and accountability are more than words…

they are values to live by.

There are all kinds of ways to lead people, but if you think of it like

a string… you can’t push a string. Get up in front of it and it will go

wherever you want it go. That’s leadership.

Surround yourself with good people and then get out of the way.

Bad news is not like good wine, it does not get better with age.

And remember that every job, whatever it is, is a honorable job... do it

well, and you’ll go on and do better. Every task is important and deserves

your best effort.

Get all the education you can… life will only get more complex and you

need to be prepared.

Do the best you can with what you have, one day at a time and trust that

the rest will take care of itself.

Love God. Love your neighbor. Love yourself.

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somebody to be a White House briefer. You go to the White house every

morning. You brief Henry (Kissinger) and Al (Haig) on what’s going on

in Southeast Asia.” Jack agreed, and he and the intelligence officer who

worked with him would arrive every morning at the Pentagon at 4am,

collect all the information from Military Assistance Command Vietnam,

sort through all the information twenty-four hours at a time and prepare

papers and maps for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. About 7:15am, they’d go

to Secretary of Defense’s office, who would be eating breakfast with the

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other Pentagon officials, and then

the two would get in the car and rush over to the White House’s briefing

room. Assembled there was the CIA, the DIA, and FBI, and Dr. Kissinger

and General Haig would come in and Jack would cover everything that

happened in all four services, in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The next

day they’d do it all over again. It was an important experience for Jack, but

also a very serious one. As Jack cautions, “Be careful of what you say or

write, they may buy it.”

His next tours were as the Operations Officer for 40,000 personnel and

then command of a brigade of 3,000 troops at Fort Hood, Texas in the

late 1970’s. Before retiring from the Army as a full colonel in 1982, Jack

was deemed one of “The Three Wise Men” on the Army staff at the

Pentagon, working on various issues would come for the Joint Chiefs of

Staff to consider. As a senior colonel, he would prepare information to be

presented to the Joint Chiefs in “The Tank”. Jack said, “Each one of us had

a part of the world to watch over, I had the Middle East and Southeast Asia.”

After retiring from the service, Jack found more ways to contribute on a

more local level while working for the United Coal Company in Bristol, Va.,

as Senior Vice President of Administration, helping with the renovation of

the Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon, and lastly, Jack worked fifteen

years in the food industry as Vice President of Operations for the Food

Marketing Institute, coordinating international conventions and supervising

all operations and logistics.

Jack met his wife Sandee, in

Washington in 1969, when they

found they lived in the same

apartment building. They are

currently celebrating 28 years of

marriage together and Jack is very

involved in helping with Sandee’s

many volunteer organizations

which have included the Bristol

Ballet, the YWCA, Symphony of

the Mountains, Art in Public Places

and an international foundation

called “Friends of Florence”. Jack

is currently President of the Military

Officers Association chapter in the

Tri-Cities and is on the board of directors of the Paramount Center.

Always feeling that he “needs to be a part of something,” and wanting

something more to do, Jack now works for Bill Gatton selling Cadillacs.

“Bill Gatton and that whole organization has been so good to me.” For

relaxation, he golfs, goes to the ocean, and travels to Italy with his wife.

When asked what he’s looking forward to now, Jack responds humbly,

“Trying to continue to make contributions to Bristol, because Bristol has

been really good to me. Enjoying what I do and having something to do

and doing it the best I can, for as long as I can.”

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620 State Restaurant & VenueBistro

Blackbird BakeryBorderline BilliardsBristol Grind House

Burger BarCJ & Co.

CityMug Espresso CafeEatz on Moore Street

K.P. DutyMacado’s

Machiavelli’sManna Bagel

O’Mainnin’s Pub & GrillShang Hai Chinese

RestaurantShelbee’s Vintage Cafe &

Premier CateringStateline Bar & Grille

The Memory Lane Café

Where to Shop!

606 State Street GalleryBefore the Baby

Benjamin Walls GalleryBlakely-Mitchell

Boxwood AntiquesBoyd’s Bicycle Shop

Bridgeforth Design StudioCityMac

CJ & Co. Downtown MarketCranberry Lane

ElementsGoodman Jewelers

Grand AntiquesInari Wines

Kil’n Time PotteryMountain Empire Comics

One of a Kind GalleryOther World Gallery

Pen’s FloralRylands & Co. Jewelers

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ShooziesSidetrack TobaccoStudio 6 Apparel

The Fabric GalleryThe Jewel Box

The Pink ZebraTop Hat Magic Supply

Uncle Sam’sWes Taylor Interiors

William King ClothiersWillow Creek Antiques

Arts &Entertainment

606 State Street Gallery Acoustic Ale House

Benjamin Walls GalleryBirthplace of Country

Music Alliance

Borderline BilliardsBridgeforth Design Studio

Bristol BalletBristol Public Library &

Art GalleryBristol Rhythm & Roots

ReunionCityMug (located inside

CityMac)Japan Karate Do

Kil’n Time PotteryMachiavelli’s

Mountain Empire ComicsO’Mainnin’s Pub

One of a Kind GallerySoutheast Culinary & Hospitality College

Stateline Bar & GrilleThe Paramount Center

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Twin City Photo Club

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~Attractions in Historic Downtown Bristol

~Art in Public Places — AIPP is a community art project organized and implemented by the Art in Public Places Board with the cooperation of the Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, city governments. Please visit www.aippbristol.org to view a map of the outdoor sculptures located throughout Downtown Bristol.

Bristol Busk Stop Central — Please stop by any of our Busk Stop locations on State Street and enjoy live busking performances. For more information, please visit www.bristolbusk.com.

Birthplace of Country Music Monument — Honors the artists of the Bristol Sessions. For more information, please visit www.thebirthplaceofcountrymusic.org.

Bristol Historic Markers and Monuments — Please visit www.bristolhistoricalassociation.com for a complete listing of landmarks and monuments throughout the downtown area.

Bristol Slogan Sign — Historic electric sign celebrating its 100th year in 2010. For more information, please visit www.bristolhistoricalassociation.com.

Caterpillar Crawl — The Caterpillar Crawl is a permanent scavenger hunt located downtown based on the children’s book The Very

Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Bronze sculptures, designed by local artist Val Lyle, are hidden along State Street. For moreinformation, visit www.jlbristol.org/caterpillar.

Historic Bristol Train Station — This renovated train station currently serves the community as a meeting / reception space. For more information, please visit www.thebristoltrainstation.com.

Paramount Center for the Performing Arts —For more information about performance schedules, please visit www.theparamountcenter.com.

Pick Bristol — www.pickbristol.com.

Downtown Center — The Downtown Center is home to the State Street Farmers Market during the months of May through October. The Center also hosts the Full Moon Jam concert series each year beginning in May and going through the end of October.

Theatre Bristol –

Bristol Public Library – Not just books, the Bristol Public Library hosts community events, talks, and art displays.

What is Believe in Bristol?

recognize the role a vital downtown plays in preserving and furthering our community’s identity, spirit, and economy. Thanks to the proven Main Street Four Point Approach, Believe in Bristol is making real progress by:· Organizing broad-based community support· Promoting all that downtown has to offer· Preserving and restoring the area’s classic architectural design· Increasing commercial potential through economic restructuring

To learn more and check out all the events happening in downtown — please visitbelieveinbristol.org

423-573-2200Be Sure to Visit

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What’s On the Menu?

Ever drive past a restaurant and wonder what they serve?

We all do!

In October, check out our special section of some of the

Tri-­Cities local menus!

For advertising information and special pricing for

this section, call Angela today at 423.276.9292 or

send an email to angela@vipseenmag.com

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The Downtown Kingsport Association celebrated with Korner-Copia at the reveal party for its newest addition, The Midtown Lounge on July 28. The lounge located inside

the Korner-Copia is open during normal business hours each day and is available for rent to host private parties. Guests enjoyed a delicious array of food prepared by Chef

Jason Hall, gourmet cheese, and beer and mixed drink beverages while taking in the magnificent sounds of The Kyle Bothoff Jazz Quartet. A silent auction to benefit the

Kingsport Theater Guild’s 65th anniversary celebration featured art by Rob Beverly of Star Trails Downtown, art by Cindy Saadeh, a year’s worth of dinner and shows for two,

Kingsport Ballet tickets, and much more.

The lounge is a comfortable, upscale area within Korner-Copia, including a leather-seated bar area that serves beer and “malternative” mixed drinks. The atmosphere of the

entire Korner-Copia is metropolitan and romantic.

For more information, visit the folks at 200 East Center Street, Kingsport or call 423.578.7778.

Midtown Lounge

Photography Submitted | Story by: Rita Dykes

Bridegette Kosser, Chef Jason Hall and David Kosser

Bridgette Kosser and Jon Campbell Wesley and Hope Venable

May-Beth Morgan giving samples

Reveal Party at Korner-Copia’s

UT Jazz Quartet

SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Korner-Copia

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It doesn’t get much better than this! A Low Country Boil outside on one

the best weather days this year! The Kingsport Farmers Market was the

site of the delicious fundraising event for the Netherland Inn recently.

The social hour began at six o’clock with guests enjoying various

refreshments including wine slushes from Corey Ippolito Winery.

The always-popular Benny Wilson Band played mood-perfect music

as guests enjoyed the cool breeze and delighted in one another’s

company.

Dinner began serving at seven o’clock with volunteers delivering pot

after pot to each paper-lined table where they ceremoniously dumped

the contents to waiting patrons. The mouth-watering cornucopia

consisted of boiled shrimp, sausage, and corn on the cob. After the

low country boil was consumed, guests were treated to an array of

homemade desserts served on silver trays and brought to each table.

As the music continued through the night, revelers danced the night

away as the evening’s weather only improved with each passing hour

at the charming venue.

This event has become a much-anticipated one and it’s no wonder

why. A fun, relaxing evening was enjoyed by all and will hopefully be a

tradition that continues for years to come.

Photography and story by: Lynda Fontaine

Low Country Boilfor Netherland Inn

SEEN IN Kingsport | The Farmers Market

Jane and Elizabeth Scott Herschell and Toni Cave Jeff Fleming Sam and DeLois Anderson

Lee Ann Crawford and Beth BlackBonnie and Scott MacDonaldRon & Collette George and Carolyn & Steve Cook

John Maupin and Debbie WaggonerMary Shull, Jenny & Randy Falconer, and Pat Shull Betty Casey and Tucker Shull

Benny Wilson BandClaudia Moody, Valerie Joh, and John Moody

Emilie and Jason Park Don Morris, Darryl Fontaine, and Alice Morris

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Ed Phillips and Pearson Mills

Jerry Kring with Chip

Miss Kingsport Jacquelyn Richmond Randy and Alex Montgomery with Kita

Ace Martilla, Kimberly Peters, and Karen Noland with Maggie, Raider, and Sammy Ann

JJ Blevins and Stacey Hendrickson

American Black and Tan Rescue

Dog Wash and Fundraiser

SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Kingsport Town Center

3rd Annual Wash-N-Wag

Dogs of all shapes and sizes came to get a bath at Sullivan County

Humane Society’s 3rd Annual Wash-N-Wag. The Wash-N-Wag held

on August 18 in the parking lot of the Kingsport Town Center is the

largest fundraiser for the humane society. Rescue organizations,

vendors, and information booths filled the area. Ziggy’s Second

Chance Pitbull Rescue, American Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue,

the Greyhound Rescue Foundation, and SBK (Sullivan County, Bluff

City, Kingsport Animal Control Center Inc,) and Miracle’s Wish were

the rescues and animal advocates represented. Girls Inc. had a

successful pet food and supply drive for SBK. Chloe’s Treasures, a

pet specialty store in the Kingsport Town Center and The Barkery,

specializing in fresh baked homemade dog treats, were on board

selling amazing treats, pet supplies, and animal lover items. It Takes

Two Photography, the official Wash-N-Wag photographer, donated

two pet photo packages for the event’s raffle. Dogwood Dog Park

was also available to sign up and provide information on the town’s

only leash-free dog park. Cody with 94.9 and Jacquelyn Richman,

Miss Kingsport, came out to support the Humane Society.

The Sullivan County Humane Society is a group of members and

volunteers that have been devoted to improving the lives of companion

animals since 1965. SCHS works to educate people on all aspects

of responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neutering.

SCHS created the SNIP, Spay/Neuter Impact Program and have

helped nearly 1100 pets get spayed or neutered. SNIP is designed

to educate the public on the necessity of getting their pets spayed or

neutered. SNIP also offers a low-cost alternative for those who cannot

afford the surgery. Laura Cochran, board member said, “Our goal is

to spay and neuter animals in order to eliminate euthanasia. It is the

only way to eliminate the problem of over-population and put a stop

to using euthanasia as a means to control the problem.”

Remember, have your pet spayed or neutered.

For more information, visit www.sullivancountyhumanesociety.com.

Photography by: Shelley Parham | Story by: Rita Dykes

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How would you like to win $1,000 for spending a day on the lake? On

Saturday, July 28, Jimmy and Jessica Ramey from Tazewell, Va. did just

that at the Laurel Marina & Yacht Club’s 8th annual Poker Run and Live

Auction benefitting Speedway Children’s Charities. Awards were given

for the top four best hands. Hundreds of people join the Poker Run

challenge each year with the winner taking home the $1,000 purse, or

using it to purchase special items at the Live Auction. Area merchants

donated items that were auctioned off after the Poker Run. President

and Owner of Laurel Marina & Yacht Club Dale Thomas served as the

auctioneer for the evening. The auction items ranged from Bristol Motor

Speedway suite tickets, The Virginian golf packages, Laurel Marina

& Yacht Club annual boat slips, wakeboards, surfboards, tubes, and

Bristol Tennessee Essential Services electric grill, just to name a few.

After the auction, for everyone’s enjoyment, “Music at the Marina”

finished out the evening. This year Kids Our Age from Kingsport, Tenn.,

a three-piece combo (guitar, keyboard and drums) performed for the

evening with musical selections from rock to beach and everything

between.

For eight consecutive years, the event increases the funding for the

charity. The past three years $10,000 were raised each year and this

year more than $11,000 will be donated to the charity.

It is not too late to donate, please join in raising money for this

admirable cause. For more information, call Dale Thomas or Reed

Thomas at 423.878.5656, or contact Speedway Children’s Charities at

423.989.6975.

Photography by: April Taylor | Story Submitted

Laurel Marina Poker Run

Karen Walls, Hazel Brown, and Cindy Tuell Jake Roberts, Randy Roberts, and Margaret Roberson

Debbie Thomas, Ashley Thomas, and Sydney Thomas Dale Thomas - Live Auction

Buzz and Kristie Helms Oliva Bailey The Fink and Barnes Family

Hugh and Brenda Tuckett Chuck and Karen Broyles Dale Thomas and Reed Thomas

Megan Bolin Jimmy Ramey - Poker Run Winner

McKinnley Marsh, Cyndi Thomas, Angela Foster and Donnie Foster

Diana and Eric Moffett, Diane Washburn and Rick Duncan Silent Auction Kids Our Age Band

SEEN IN BRISTOL | Laurel Marina & Yacht Club

Kelly Vance

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Happy Birthday Angela Striligas! Happy Birthday Shelley! All the best!

Happy Birthday to William H. Joyner! We love you! Love Steve, Teresa, and Will

Happy Birthday Debora Joyner!

Happy Birthday Roger Mowen!Happy Birthday Susan Taylor!Happy Birthday Aunt Shari! Happy Birthday Michelle Bolling!

Happy Birthday Charles Hertzog! We love you!!! Happy Birthday Aunt Ellen!

Happy Birthday Kitty!

Happy Birthday Corey Ray!

Happy Birthday Josh Vinson! Happy Birthday Monty McLaurin!

Happy Birthday Amanda Eidson! Happy Birthday Vann Avirett! Happy Birthday Marc Tragler! Happy Birthday Travis Woodall!

Happy Birthday Kristi Rhoten!

Happy Shanetember!!!!

Happy Birthday Phillis Fortney! Happy Birthday Elva Marie! Happy Birthday Mike Spiegler! Happy Birthday Mike Smith!

Happy Birthday Zak Kramer! Happy Birthday Alex Honeycutt!

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Happy Birthday Aaron Larkin!

Happy Birthday Logan McCabe!

Happy Birthday Todd Ross! Happy Birthday Duane Frye! Happy Birthday Krisna!

Happy Birthday Hedi Dulebohn! Happy Birthday Janie Jarvis!Happy Birthday Kevon McCrary! Happy Birthday Jaima Brown!Happy Birthday Christina Blevins!Happy Birthday Bob Haywood!!!

Happy Birthday Robyn Ringley! Happy Birthday Chuck Mason! Happy Birthday Sara Lett! Happy Birthday Tasha Rogers! Happy Birthday Monty McLaurin!

Happy Birthday Andrea Bradford! Happy Birthday Jeff Fleming!Happy Birthday Melissa Venoy! Happy Birthday Lisa Tolliver!

Happy Anniversary to Michael and Kathy Richards!

Happy Birthday Renee Bates! Happy Birthday Layla Wright!

Happy Birthday John Rotty! Happy Birthday David Cate! Happy Birthday Tracy McPheronn!

Happy Birthday April Dalpiaz!

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Many prayers were answered for local parents and school staff beginning this school year. Struggling families could not afford to go out and purchase the long list of school supplies needed for their children. The school systems were feeling the effects of programs that had been cut that they depended on and they too, were praying that the supplies would come in. Highlands Fellowship wanted to be a part in meeting those needs, from not having pencil and paper to being hungry; children needed their help to make this school year a great one. So, in June they kicked off their annual Tools for Schools Back Pack Project in all of their five campuses in Abingdon, Bristol, Johnson City, Marion and Kingsport.

By the first of August, the campuses were overflowing with supplies, 304 back packs and snack items. Volunteers were ready to start sorting and packing for delivery to Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia schools.

The Bristol Campus, at Exit 5 Bristol, Virginia, Small Groups alone packed 140 back packs filled with all the supplies needed to have a successful school year. Sixty-four backpacks were delivered to the Bristol, Tennessee School System assistance program Connections to be distributed to the needs in their seven schools at Avoca, Anderson, Haynesfield, Fairmount, Holston View, Vance Middle School and TN High School. On delivery day, Connections already had 50 families signed up needing school supplies. Thirty-eight back packs and all the snack items collected were delivered to Washington and Lee Elementary School in the Bristol, VA School System. This school is listed as the highest poverty-stricken school at 82% poverty in Bristol, VA. The other 38 back packs were delivered to Valley Institute Elementary in Washington County, VA School System.

By no means does the need for our local school children stop here. If you are interested in helping with school supplies or any other projects for our local schools, please contact Highlands Fellowship at 276.628.3297.

For Campus locations and Service Times for Highlands Fellowship, visit them at www.highlandsfellowship.com

Photography by: Mickey Baker | Story by: Tracey Feathers

Highlands Fellowship Annual Tools for Schools Back Pack

SEEN IN BRISTOL | Highlands Fellowship

Jason Feathers

Daniel Gentry

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BILL GATTON CADILLAC

Healing Hands:On August 4, the grounds of The Olde Farm

in Bristol were transformed with beautiful

chandelier-adorned tents for a circus-themed

fundraiser for Healing Hands Heath Center.

The Cirque du Montagne event stunned over

400 guests with its magnificent ambiance.

From face-painted servers, colorfully costumed

dancers, to a fantastic juggler, guests were

treated to a true Cirque du Soleil event. Guests

enjoyed a circus-inspired dinner including

big top salad, flaming shrimp and grits, beef

brisket, marinated chicken breast, confetti rice

pilaf, and grilled summer vegetables. Dessert

was equally amazing with funnel cake, fresh

berry compote, warm milk chocolate sauce, and

cotton candy garnish.

Following dinner, Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey auctioned off spectacular trips

to Costa Rica, Jackson Hole, Orlando, Hilton Head, and The Greenbrier. Lt.

Governor Ramsey continued the auction by offering elegant jewelry from

Rylands & Co., decadent wine from Inari Wines, a beautiful mosaic mirror

and stunning paintings by local artists, a custom-made suit from outstanding

local retailer William King, a delicious, private dinner prepared by Troutdale

Kitchens, and many more extraordinary items.

Healing Hands Health Center is a free health clinic serving the greater Bristol

area by offering care to low-income residents who work but do not have health

insurance. Healing Hands provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic care

and counseling. The center will be celebrating its anniversary of 15 years in

October with over 40,000 patient visits, $9 million in free medications, and

1,000 pairs of eyeglasses.

Co-Chairs, Stacey Pomrenke and Melissa Steward, along with committee

members and the entire staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to The

Olde Farm event staff and all who sponsored, donated auction items, and

participated in the Cirque du Montagne event. Fundraising events enable

Healing Hands Health Center to serve the greater Bristol community with its

unmet healthcare needs. Healing Hands, 210 Memorial Drive Bristol, TN.

For more information, call 423.652.0260 or visit www.healinghandshealthcenter.org.

Photography by: Richard Mink | Story by: Rita Dykes

SEEN IN BRISTOL | The Olde Farm

Stacey Pomrenke, Helen Scottland and Melissa Steward

Amanda Rose and Jamie Vance Laura Young and Lea Powers

Julie Smith and Martha McGlothinBrian and Sabrina Morton

The Highlands Ballet Company

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Joan Gregory and Jay Tebeau

Herschel and Mary Ann Blessing, Ben Blessing

Jan and Ron OliverDon and Terry Caldwell

Marsha Leonard and James Gregory

Bruce Bowen and Kenny SchweitzerBrad Adams and Jill Berthold

April and Jim Gregory

Patty Turner and “Huggy bear” Hugh Ferguson and Julia Bell

Lee Jones and Stacy Wingate

Danielle Kiser and Sarah Luther Jim and Fran McGlothlin and Becky Avirett Larry and Lois Clarke

Truman Hawks and Sunny Kennedy Brian Hullette and Felicia Flannery Brad Adams and Jill Berthold Kenny Schweitzer

David and Joyce Crockett, Jane and Buddy Scott

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Penny Bruce, Aleta Smith, Karen Tillison and Paige Baker

Vince & Patty Turner and Mike and Erin Ruane

Jack and Nancy Butterworth Street/Clarke

Allen andRetta VanceGreg Jones and FriendLea Powers and Becky Avirett

Dustin Steward, Ashton Keen and Andrew Powers

Mickey Baker and Angela Striligas

Eileen Weberling and Friend

Auctioneer Ron Ramsey

Lea Powers, Sara and John Phillips

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David Akard, Rae Akard, Corina Oskley, Katie Morrell, Byron & Mary Lee Schiesz

Mary & Brian Shrader

Deirdre Cole and Deanna Cole-RobertsKim Johnson, Kim Nicewonder, Etta Nicewonder, Shirley Carrier

Douherty/Sikorski Bethany and AndrewNeese

Sylvia Musgrove and Jean Boggs-Rowe

Steve and Amy Phillips

Tommy CurtainParke and Whitley Morris, Mary Lee and Bryan Schiesz Servers

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Valerie Zochowski, Mark Hall, Dave Zochowiski and Monica Hall Stacey Pomrenke, Melissa Steward and Helen Scott

Kil’n Time Contemporary Ceramics StudioFlaming Shrimp

Lt. Governor Sindy and Ron Ramsey and Friends

Highlands Ballet Highlands Ballet

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Pat Burns and Robin Moneyhun

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The 16th Annual Umoja Festival was held in Downtown Johnson City

on August 10 and 11. The festival featured three stages of live musical

performances. The festival also had a parade with stilt walkers,

drummers, and dancers. Various local organizations also participated

in the parade. The festival showcased a variety of national and local

music artists such as The Tams, Midnight Star, Unlimited, Delta

Playboys, and the MJ Beck Band, among others. The 3rd Stage

(Freestock) featured up-and-coming local and regional artists. Food

vendors, a children’s play area with inflatables and a train ride,

storytelling, a 5K road race, vintage cars, gospel performers, and

various contests were also a hit at this year’s festival. For more

information, please visit www.umojajc.org or www.yourumoja.com.

Photography and story submitted

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On August 11, The Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain

Empire celebrated with their End of the Summer Bash

at The Centre in Bristol. Since 1976 this celebration

was created by the Street family; third generation Jim

and Barb Street of JA Street were on hand to reflect

on the amazing organization. A silent auction offered

everything from an oversized plush Coca-Cola bear to

a collector’s mini Little Debbie Golf Locking Coin Bank.

A unique raffle item, the rolling Whiskey Wagon, was a

sight to see, and included Godiva Chocolates, soda

and of course, whiskey. The evening was not complete

without the Phantoms; guests had the opportunity to

enjoy an amazing live band to finish off the summer

celebration.

Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Empire includes

Bristol TN, Bristol VA, and Abingdon. This agency

thrives on assisting youth by serving families with after

school and summer camp programs to encourage

boys and girls by teaching educational programs mixed

with a whole lot of love and care, and great fun. The

passion and drive of the board members, Director and

staff is truly contagious and inspiring. Keep up the

great work!

Photography and story by: TJ Furchess

End of Summer BashBoys & Girls Club of the Mountain Empire

SEEN IN BRISTOL | The Centre

Adam Huges and Jennifer Combs

Lois Clarke, LaDonna Boardwine and Pam Walton

Jim and Barb Street Bobbi and Dave Carraway

Ryan FabbriCody Zirkle and Greg Weaver

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Artist Profile

Art in Public Places is a community art project

organized and implemented by the Art in Public

Places Board with the cooperation of the Bristol,

Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, city governments.

The goal of AiPP is to install art in public spaces

in Bristol for the enjoyment and enrichment of

the community. Artist submissions are solicited

throughout the nation, and an expert juror, who is

selected by the Art in Public Places Board, judges the

entries.

The Art in Public Places project began in 2006 with

the installation of six sculptures in the downtown

area. The public response to the original exhibit

was immediate and enthusiastic, drawing interest

and debate from various sections of the community,

including art students from Vance Middle School and

St. Anne’s School. AiPP also supports several youth

art initiatives in the community.

The citizens of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol,

Virginia, private citizens, area businesses, and

foundations support Art in Public Places. AiPP has

a board of directors including; Candy A. Snodgrass,

President, Barbara Neimezak, Vice President, Cam

Collins, Secretary/Treasurer, Neile Asbury, Ben

Collins, Bill Hartley, Holly Mancl, Mary Jane Miller, and

Jessica Turner.

The project has continued to build on its initial

success, bringing new sculptures to downtown Bristol

each year. AiPP plans to continue bringing public art

to Bristol, increasing both the quantity and quality of

our entries each year.

The 2012-2013 competition was the largest to date

with more than 50 entries. This year’s juror, Benjamin

Hernandez, selected nine winning sculptures. Artist,

curator, writer, filmmaker, and producer Benjamin

Hernandez has worked for 15 years organizing

multi- media events, art shows, and performances

at numerous venues, art galleries, museums, public

festivals, and uncommon spaces in his native city

of Detroit, MI. He has curated an ambitious series

of public programs, education workshops at the

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) since

the museum’s opening in 2006. Hernandez has

acted as co-curator of several MOCAD exhibitions,

including considering Detroit, Radio Caroline (as

part of the traveling Broadcast exhibition), and the

internationally renowned Shrinking Cities exhibition.

Benjamin Hernandez’s primary interest lies at the

point where art intersects everyday life and the

exploration of art’s inherent ability to create a sense

of community.

Winners of the 2012 -2013 competition are Hanna

Jubran, Wayne Trapp, Davis Whitfield, Joseph Bigley,

Paris Alexander, Jon Mehlferber, and Adam Walls.

Hanna Jubran of Griemsland, N.C. won with

his rusted steel sculpture entitled “Personal

Space”. Hanna’s work addresses the concepts

of time, movement, balance and space. Hanna

has competed in competitions all over the world

with every symposium he participates in; the

sculpture created is retained as part of the town

or organizations permanent collection. Hanna

is consistent in his pursuit of creating enjoyable

sculptures for personal and corporate collections.

You can view Hanna’s winning masterpiece at the

WCYB Plaza.

Wayne Trapp of Vilas, N.C. won with his powder-

coated mild steel sculpture entitled “Sail Away”. The

idea from Wayne’s piece came from a recent beach

trip where he observed a preponderance of sailboats

and buoys. Wayne graduated from the Art Institute in

Pittsburg, but continued studying various facets of art

at Carnegie Mellon, Arts Student League, Pratt, and

Ohio State University. Wayne has an impressive list

of corporate clients who own his work. You can view

Wayne’s winning masterpiece at Bristol Public Library.

Davis Whitfield of Mountain City, Tenn. won with his

cor-ten steel sculpture entitled “Tango for You”. Davis’

sculpture is an abstraction of two lovers dancing the

tango. The taller form represents the man, the other fPhotography by: AIPP Story by: Rita Dykes

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form with its bulleted cut-outs represent the ruffles

of the tango dress. Davis graduated with a double

major in painting and sculpture from Delta State

University. For ten years, he has been the apprentice

to renowned sculptor and painter, Wayne Trapp. When

Davis is not working with Wayne, he spends his time

finding his own voice in the world of art. You can view

Davis’s winning masterpiece at Cumberland Park.

Joseph Bigley of Boone N.C. won with his cast bronze,

steel, and brass sculpture entitled “Formal-ly #1”.

Joseph’s work was derived from observations of interaction

between humanity and nature. His sculpture is a symbiotic

relationship between the two by the push and pull between

humanity and nature as may be interpreted through the

sense of implied movement. Joseph is a visual artist working

in various media and methodologies. He received an MFA

in Sculptural Dimensional Studies from Alfred University.

Joseph is an adjunct professor of sculpture at Appalachian

State University. You can view Joseph’s winning masterpiece

at the Bristol, Tenn. Courthouse.

Paris Alexander of Raleigh, N.C. won with his carved

limestone sculpture entitled “Jacob’s Ladder”. Paris has

been working on the portal series for the last 12 years and

has produced dozens of works related to or inspired by

the barrier doorways. Jacob’s Ladder has a direct lineage

by working with the rectangular form of a doorway. Paris’

work has been exhibited widely in galleries, universities,

museums, as well as in numerous public and private

commissions. His work is included in the collection of Wake

Med, Duke University, Saks Fifth Avenue, the R.C. Kessler

Collection, SAS Institute, former president Bill Clinton,

and Senator Bob Dole. Paris is an instructor in sculpture,

drawing, and anatomy. You can view Paris’ winning

masterpiece at the Bristol Public Library.

Jon Mehlferber of Dahlonega, Ga. won with his steel

sculpture entitled “Monolithic”. His work was inspired by

the simple, graceful curve that results from bending a thin

strip of wood. His sculpture was intentionally rough hewn

and scarified that is reminiscent of marks found on some

African masks and sculptures. Jon received both his MFA

in Sculpture and his Ph.D. in Art Theory and Criticism from

the University of Georgia. Jon’s artworks have been featured

in more than one hundred exhibitions across the U.S. and

internationally. Jon is currently an Associate Professor of Art

at the University of North Georgia. You can view his winning

masterpiece at the Anderson Street Park.

Adam Walls of Laurinburg, N.C. won with his steel sculpture

entitled “Mother and Child”. His sculpture is an abstract of

a mother and child depicting a child nestled next to their

mother. It is most effective when rain pours from the mouth

of the larger form into the mouth of the smaller form. It

is symbolizing the sharing of nourishment, love, and life

between mother and child. Adam has been creating large-

scale sculptures for ten years. Art and teaching have been

his lifelong pursuits. You can view his winning masterpiece at

Anderson Street Park.

Beth Nybeck of Kansas City, Mo.won with her stainless

steel entitled “Break Away”. Her sculpture embodies the

blur and rush that happens when one dares to run to a

rhythm they have developed and in the direction they have

forged. Beth received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the

University of Northern Iowa. Her emphasis area and passion

are in sculpture working primarily with metal. She uses

abstraction as a method of manipulating forms and ideas

into sculptures. Beth’s work has been exhibited in Iowa,

Florida, Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana, Missouri, and now in

Tennessee. You can view her winning masterpiece at The

Downtown Center.

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The Belk Bridal Expo on August 19 was hosted by Cheryl Trivett,

Accessories, Shoes and Home STM, of The Belk Department Store

in the Kingsport Town Center. The event honored upcoming brides

getting ready to look for dresses and plan their big day! Along

with local vendors, a fashion show was held to showcase dresses

provided by Annie’s Room and Tuxedos from Moon Tuxedo. Hair

and makeup for the models was generously provided by the Hair

Benders Salon staff.

Photography by: Mickey Baker and Kelli Rogers | Story by: Kelli Rogers

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Vendors for the Bridal Expo include:1. Nancy Corey Winery and Wedding Venue2. Rainbow’s End3. Magical Moments4. 31 Gifts5. Crabtree Photos6. Storybrook Farm7. Moon Tuxedo8. Cake Gallery9. Designer Cakes10. Brixey Studios11. Food City12. Cruise Planners13. Photo Tech14. Annie’s Room

15. Pratt’s Barn16. Jo Rita’s Confections17. Performance Medicine18. Katherine’s Wedding Planning19. Hair Benders Salon20. BC Mobile Spa21. Lake Point22. Copper Creek23. Lana Kiser Photography24. Connie Timmons25. Natalie Huddle Bartending Services26. Clinique

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The Hair Benders Salon Open House 2012 was tons of fun for the attendees

and their staff! It was a wonderful way to connect with the local community while

offering free treatments and great discounts in their retail department. Clients

were able to learn unique styling tips from their educated staff and in-house

Redken Artists. Everyone had a great time sipping on wine and indulging in

cupcakes, while learning how to make our morning routine a little easier. The

monogram jewelry was a hit with the attendees, and they also took full advantage

of the amazing chair massages from Back to Basics Massage Therapy, located

next door. Participants loved the Shellac polish service by nail technician, Diane,

along with the facials, waxing, and deep conditioning hair treatments offered. Hair

Benders also had gift card drawings every 30 minutes to keep the excitement and

energy high. Overall, the whole night was a huge success. We look forward to

seeing what wonderful surprises they will have next year!

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Photography by: Kelli Rogers | Story by: Kelli Rogers

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Close your eyes and imagine for a moment… sand beneath your feet, colorful tropical plants, and Hawaiian leis… now add balmy temperatures, blue skies, and the aroma of pineapple chicken. Now open your eyes… yes, you are still in Northeast Tennessee; however, this description came to life as many fortunate guests attended a wonderful event that turned a little corner of our world into a tropical paradise at the Polynesian Beach Party at the Crumley House for Brain Injury Rehabilitation.

The annual affair is a fun, festive way to bring awareness and raise funds for the center. Attendees came donned in their tropical finest and upon arrival were given a Hawaiian floral lei to wear that added to the feel of the islands.

The event consisted of an array of delicious food choices catered by the Crumley House Staff and overseen by Chef Angie of Café Pacific. Ryan and Jody Wagner, owners of Happy Hour beverages, graciously donated the refreshments, which included delicious sangria. As guests nibbled on appetizers and strolled around the silent auction items, they also had the opportunity to pose for a free photo with an ocean backdrop as a souvenir or have a personal caricature drawn by local artist William Morrison.

After the “islanders” had their fill of what seemed like an endless reverie of delectables, the live auction began and guests vied for items including a big screen television, trips, and private flying tours.

The evening continued with entertainment by The Spirit of Soul Dance Band, and in the musical lyrics of the Polynesian crooner Don Ho himself, partygoers danced “in the misty moonlight along the tropic fire light, everything was alright.”

Photography and story by: Lynda Fontaine

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Singer, Inc on Thursday, August 16. Friends of the store, as

well as the community, were invited to view jewelry from the

estates of such celebrities as Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne,

Mia Farrow, Tony Curtis, Cher, and Bette Midler. The event

started at noon and ended at 8pm with refreshments served

from 5:30 to 7:30. Maple Lane Farms displayed an amazing

spread of delicious food. Beverages were provided by

Cherokee, and wine was sponsored by Cartridge World.

Later in the evening, more than $1000 worth of door prizes

were given away. Lucky winners were treated to certificates

for products and services from Renovus Medi Spa as well

as beautiful jewelry from Bowman Jewelers.

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and a fixture in the jewelry business in Johnson City since

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Photography by: Kirsten Hall | Story by: Kirsten Hall

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Kingsport Theatre Guild, Inc. is one of the oldest community theaters in Tennessee. This year marks its 65th year of continuous operation and it will start with an Anniversary Bash, September 15, 7 to 10 pm, at the Renaissance Center. The KTG 65 Anniversary Bash is an evening with friends, great food, drink, and fabulous entertainment. The $65 ticket includes a season pass for the 2012- 2013 season.

J. Fred Johnson, one of the city founders, may have been Kingsport’s first prominent thespian. He appeared in a 1920 theatrical production titled “Everybody’s Husband” for the benefit of a future public library. It wasn’t until 1947, however, that the official community theater, Kingsport Theatre Guild (KTG), was formed and presented its first formal production, “Yes and No”.

Through the years the Kingsport Theatre Guild performed in a variety of venues, including a barn on Eden’s Ridge, school auditoriums, church fellowship halls, a community center on Sullivan Street, a Fine Arts Center on Church Circle, and, currently at the Renaissance Center.

In 1992, KTG expanded its board of directors to include more community representatives and in 1993 hired its first staff person. Since that time, much has been accomplished. Growing audiences and increasing financial support from local businesses and individuals have enabled the Kingsport Theatre Guild to offer a year-round schedule of musicals,

dramas, comedies, and thrillers.

Imagination Theater was created in 2005 to develop youth interest in theatre. Sponsored by the City of Kingsport and the Tennessee Arts Commission, Christy Reese Vance started the program with an eye towards showing young actors how to discover their own creativity and talents. All of the subsequent Imagination Theatre directors have enhanced the program excellence. Each year they produce a play specifically for school groups. This year’s production is “Pinkalicious”.

The Renaissance Players formed several years ago with Stan Sanders taking the lead. This group of senior actors, directors, and technicians provide

depth to the KTG. Currently, they provide a pool of senior actors for upcoming productions and events.Community volunteers are the actors and are the behind- the- scenes technicians. Volunteers work closely with theater professionals and staff to ensure high-quality productions. The KTG provides a valuable educational experience for all of those who participate, whether as actors, musicians, crew, or technicians. The KTG logs an average of 8,000 to 10,000 volunteer hours a year.

Kingsport Theatre Guild is a 501(c)3 nonprofit so all your donations are tax deductible. The KTG is reliant and appreciative of all donations, and they support up-cycling! The KTG encourages the community to prevent items from going to the landfill. They would love construction project leftovers: paint, lumber,

nails, hardware etc. They would like leftover paint, even small amounts of any color is very useful. Our costume leads can use old curtains and large amounts of fabric for creating costumes. They are always on the lookout for unusual items, funky shoes, wigs and costume jewelry, purses and hats. Office supplies such as printer paper, tape, and notebooks are always appreciated. To schedule a dropoff, please contact the office at 423-392-8427. Specifics for the 2012- 2013 season include an Old Classic Bomber Jacket. We need pink everything - fabric, tights, socks, wigs, jewelry, gloves, skirts, vests, scarves and shoes – pink, pink, pink!

KTG’s production of “Swingtime Canteen” was one of the highlights of Fun Fest 2000, as were Fun

Fest 2002’s “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and 2003’s “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”.

“An arts organization that exists for 65 years requires the vision, commitment, and determination of many people. The Kingsport Theatre Guild appreciates the businesses and individuals who support community theatre through sponsorship, volunteerism, and audience attendance,” states Sharon Hormel Hurd, organizational consultant for arts and cultural projects.

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There were a few names thrown around early. Folk Soul Revival was put together as a sort of literal description of our sound. We play folk instruments, with soulful lyrics and harmonies. Revival seemed to represent the fact of us coming together as a band to play. Nowadays, the energy on stage and in the crowd makes it feel a little bit like a revival every time we play. (Brandon Sturgill)

Who are your band members and how long have they been with you?

Daniel Davis, Justin Venable, and Brandon Sturgill have been playing in the group since it was formed in 2008. Daniel Vanover came into the mix in March of 2011. Dan Witt is the latest addition, starting with us this past New Year’s. (Daniel Davis)

What type of music do you play?

‘Appalachian Throwdown’ or ‘Rowdy Roots’ music. (Daniel Vanover)

What is something that most people would never know about the band?

Something people don’t generally know about the band, well, we were all original members of KC and the Sunshine Band. Of course, we were all replaced before the band got big. (Justin Venable)

If you could play with anyone on stage who would it be and why?

As far as people, I’d like to share the stage with one day, my vote is for Jimmy Buffet. I’ve always loved him and I just think our two energies would completely compliment each other. He seems like he would be a ton of fun on stage. (Dan Witt)

Where was the funniest place you have performed?

I think the funniest place we’ve played, lately, would be the Kickstarter video we did in the bathroom at Martin’s Downtown in Roanoke VA. We hauled Sturgill’s stand up bass and a guitar in this tiny little men’s room and played a new tune the boys had been working on. Fellas kept walking through to the stalls wondering what in the world was going on. Pretty comical. (Dan Witt) What big things do you have coming up?

We’re still riding the wave of this brand newalbum being released, but aside from thatwe just headlined in a Bluegrass festival

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Chamber members from across the Tri-Cities gathered at the Thunder Valley Drag Way in Bristol, on July 30.

Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City, and Washington County Chambers of Commerce joined forces for the regional

event. Guests were welcomed by Chairman of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Delegate, Israel

O’Quinn. Chamber members were honored to observe the Spirit of Enterprise Award Presentation. Moore

Hallmark, Executive Director, U.S. Chamber Southeast Region Chamber Office, presented the awards to

Tennessee Representative, Phil Roe and Virginia Representative, Morgan Griffith. The U.S. Chamber seeks out

crucial issues to businesses and evaluates how members of congress vote on the issues. Roe and Griffith

voted for well over the 70 percent required to receive this prestigious award. Following the presentation, guests

mingled and networked with members of neighboring Chambers while enjoying food and drinks in the comfort

of a deluxe suite in the Jeff Boyd Tower.

The night was not over with the food; chamber members had the opportunity to partake in a once-in-a-lifetime

experience. The brave-at-heart strapped themselves into an 800-horsepower dragster provided by Doug

Foley’s Drag Racing Experience. For those who dared to venture down the quarter-mile track, they experienced

a thrill like no other. Make no mistake, no one left the event without experiencing the sounds that gave Bristol

Drag Way its famous name, Thunder Valley.

For a link to your area chamber, visit www.uschamber.com.

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James McGlothlin is the founder, CEO, and chairman of The United Company in Bristol, Va. Mr. McGlothlin, a native of Grundy, and his wife Frances are active philanthropists in education and arts-related causes. The McGlothlins gave the Boys & Girls Club praise in its success of the positive impact of life-changing events in the lives of many children and families. Todd Wagner, founder of the Wagner Foundation, is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who has achieved considerable success in the fields of technology, media, and entertainment. During the 10 years of the Foundation’s existence, it has donated millions of dollars to the enrichment of at-

risk children and residents of underserved communities. The Wagner Foundation is a supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation.

The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol consists of four Club facilities seeking to provide every child with the essential tools for success. The vision of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bristol has grown and changed with the needs of the children. The Club strives to improve each child’s life by implementing self-esteem, courage, and positive values through educational programs. Programs in character and leadership development empower youth to support and influence their club and community, sustain meaningful relationships, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.

For more information, visit www.bristolclub.org.Photography by: April Taylor | Story by: Rita Dykes

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Celebrating the Taste of Local”. The event will be held at Heartwood, Exit 14,

I-81, Abingdon, VA., Saturday September 8. The event will provide attendees

an opportunity to connect with ASD, its programs benefitting the region, feast

on magnificent dishes prepared by three acclaimed chefs, enjoy great regional

wine and beer, listen to live, old-time string band music and participate in a

live auction of magnificent regional artwork. Attendees who wish to participate

will also have the chance to win one of seventy-five gift boxes containing a

handcrafted item made by a Heartwood artist. The Corklickers will provide

music for the evening.

This 16x22 inch illustration was created for the 2nd Annual ASD Farm to Fork Gala invitations and will be sold at live auction during the event, to be held at Heartwood, September 8. The work, “Appalachian Gothic II; From Farm to Fork” is the creation of Bristol artist, Malcolm J. Wilson. ASD Executive Director, Kathlyn Terry, and Heartwood Executive Director, Todd Christensen, graciously modeled for the illustration. It is based on a dust bowl era painting completed in 1930 titled “American Gothic” by American artist, Grant Wood. The original work depicts a farmer and his daughter during the depression and hangs permanently at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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WEIGHT AND WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY

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Did you know that the leading cause of loss

of workplace productivity is obesity?

Studies show that obese workers are 13 times more likely

to miss work and 7 times more likely to file medical claims.

In addition to absenteeism, excess weight is also linked

to presenteeism, which is time spent at the workplace but

performing at less than capacity. The estimated annual cost

of obesity in the workplace is over $70 billion annually. This

number includes health expenditures, absenteeism, and

presenteeism. Over 60% of these costs are attributed to

individuals with a BMI greater than 35%.

On a positive note, weight loss (and/or weight maintenance)

can reduce medical costs and improve productivity and per-

formance for employees. Weight loss of 5 to 10 percent of

an obese individual’s initial body weight equals substantial

economic benefits to employers. Not only does weight loss

improve workplace efficiency, but it offers substantial health

benefits to individuals, such as reduction in medications

taken, prevention of diseases such as

hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes, and

increased energy levels.

At Performance Medicine, we under-

stand that many working profession-

als find it difficult to find the time to

maintain a healthy weight while trying

to juggle a busy career and home life.

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call to set up a consultation today.

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Hollywood stars illuminated State Street

in Bristol on July 28 as the Birthplace of

Country Music rolled out the red carpet

for the premiere of Return of the Killer

Shrews. Bristol’s historical film premiere

took place at the Foundation Event Facil-

ity. Stars that walked the famed red car-

pet included James Best, Jennifer Lyons,

Rick Hurst, Bristol’s very own David and

Patty Browning, along with co-star Patrick

Moran, and director Steve Latshaw. As

the stars stepped out of their limousines,

the crowd greeted them with claps,

cheers, smiling faces, flashing cameras

and genuine southern hospitality. It was

if Bristol had transformed into Hollywood

itself. The spectacular evening included a

reception and delicious dinner, followed

by the movie premiere on three of the

Foundation’s new 16-foot screens, an

auction including one of James Best’s

original paintings, and dancing rounding

out the evening. Attendees experienced

a once-in-a-lifetime, magnificent evening.

Return of the Killer Shrews, a Coal Train

Productions, Best Friend Films, and

Generic Film Group sequel of the origi-

nal 1959 classic, The Killer Shrews, star

James Best, John Schneider, Rick Hurst,

and Bruce Davidson. The film was pro-

duced by James and Dorothy Collier

Best and Pat Moran, directed by Steve

Latshaw, and written by James Best, Pat

Moran, and Steve Latshaw.

Bristol’s first Hollywood production pre-

miere served as a fundraiser for the Bris-

tol Speedway Children’s Charities. Bristol

Speedway Children’s Charities provides

funding for nonprofit organizations that

meet the needs of children located

throughout Northeast Tennessee and

Southwest Virginia. The Bristol Chapter’s

vision is for every child to have the same

opportunities no matter what obstacle

they are facing.

A special thank you to David and Patty

Browning, and James and Dorothy Best

for making Bristol home to yet another

sensational historical event, and for

contributing to the great work of Bristol

Speedway Children’s Charities.

For more information on Return of the Kill-

er Shrews, visit www.killershrewsmovie.

com. For more information on Bristol’s

Speedway Children’s charities, visit www.

bristol.speedwaycharities.org.

Photography by: Angela Striligas and Brian Hullette | Story by: Rita Dykes

Return of the Killer ShrewsSEEN IN BRISTOL | Foundation Event Facility

Premiere Fundraiser

Actor James Best and wife, Dorothy Actor Pat Moran and Amy Lynn and Morgan King

Actor Jason Shane Scott

Belton & Jerry Caldwell Bill & Amy Lancaster

Becky & Wally Jones

Grindstaff - Event Food Sponsor

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Bradyen & Brice Lay and Charlotte Guthrie

Carolee & David Hacker Chrissy Lay and Mark Allen

Connie & Charles Moffatt

Geoff & Julie Newman Hollie & Chantz ScottHeather Smith, Jason Smith and Jennifer Smith

Gail Childress and Tammy Carrier

Director Steve LatshawDewey & Sandy Cashwell

Erika Cashwell & Nicholas PaloianDrew Lumpkin & Nicole FarrarDebi & Roger YarbroughDavid & Patty Browning - Actors

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Jan, Adam & Alan Newsome

Jim Maxwell and Laura Smith

Sam & Debbie Culbertson

Joann & Dr. Ed Hatcher

Samantha Miles and Kenneth Junkin

Joyce & Sid Oakley

Sandra & James Lundy

Rob & Mary Hall

Sharon & Ken Smith

Janet & John Rice Jennifer & Shawn Ranbo Jennifer Lyons, Actress Jerry Kirk and Sharon Farmer

Jerry Vencill Jim and Teresa Bowman Rebecca Pippin & Claudia Byrd

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Keisha & Patrick Gould

Steve & Ashley Grindstaff

Kristina & Karl Heisler

Tasha Rogers,Shauna Harris and Tahita Haynes

Linda & Morgan King

Tina & DAvid AscueTiffany & Chris Tatum

Linda Kennedy and Kelly Grahm Lois & Larry Windes Maggie & Chris Hall

Nell & Dan Bieger Phil & Shirley Hall Ray, Sandy & Collin Watkins

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Allandale4214 West Stone Dr.

Kingsport423.245.2000

American Way2008 American Way

Kingsport423.245.0264

Colonial Heights4844 Fort Henry Dr.

Kingsport423.239.7679

Rogersville136 James Richardson Ln.

Rogersville423.272.5690

Women’s Fitness Center1944 Brookside Dr.

Kingsport423.245.9167

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We’ve all been in the position where we have said to ourselves, “This would be so much easier if I only had (insert your own answer here).” In Kingsport, Paul and Debbie Nottingham have built a business focused on helping people have that item when they need it, for as long as they need it, and the company is celebrating 30 years of success.

For the past three decades, people in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia have relied on Action Rentals for high-quality tools and equipment in good working order. The company’s experienced professionals provide a superior level of service, showing customers how to properly use the equipment they rent and answering any questions they may have.

“A happy customer is a repeat customer, and we want to be our customers’ first choice whether they call on us every week or just occasionally,” says Paul. “Our folks know how to use everything we rent, and we take time to show our customers how to use the equipment so they will get the best possible results from their effort.”

Nottingham says the company’s customer base falls into three primary categories: do-it-yourselfers, professional contractors, and people planning events.

Event planners use the company’s tent and party rental division, which was established in 1995 in response to customer demand. Debbie Nottingham and her team work with customers who need everything from linens for a wedding reception to a cotton candy machine for an employee event or an inflatable for a child’s birthday party.

“We encounter quite a few customers who don’t plan events on a regular basis,” explains Debbie. “It’s really enjoyable to show people all that we offer and help them plan an event that is both successful and memorable.”

So the next time you find yourself in the predicament of pondering how much easier a job would be with a certain tool or how much better your party would go with say, a chocolate fountain, remember Action Rentals. Chances are they have just what you need.

Action Rentals and Sales is located at 1861 North Eastman Road in Kingsport. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, and Saturday, 7:30am to 3pm. To learn more, please call 423.246.5181 or 1-800-8RENTAL, or see the company’s website at www.actionrentalkpt.com.

Photography by: Shelley Parham | Story Submitted

Action Rental & Sales SEEN IN KINGPORT | Action Rental & Sales

Teresa McDavid, Lisa Richards, and Marcia Dockery

Connie and Leland Leonard

Debbie and Paul Nottingham

Peter Bronax and John Blackford Gena Mockabee, Paul Nottingham, and Donnie Bingham

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It was time for CASA for Kids, Inc. to celebrate and celebrate they did! On August

9, 2012, CASA hosted an open house at 310 Shelby in downtown Kingsport. The

festivities began with an official ribbon cutting with Kingsport’s Mayor Dennis Phillips

and Chamber CEO Miles Burdine holding the ribbon as CASA Executive Director

Connie Steere proudly cut away. CASA’s own board of directors hosted, supplying

refreshments for all. Hundreds in attendance enjoyed the evening, celebrating

that CASA for Kids, Inc. now owns their own building, thanks to a very generous

anonymous foundation board. The event also gave CASA the opportunity to publicly

thank Katie, Jim, and Laura Rogers for recently selecting CASA as a recipient of their

own JnL Foundation, right before Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey and wife Sindy arrived to

introduce Alan Hill with AT&T who presented CASA with a $5,000 check.

CASA For Kids, Inc.’s mission is to provide Court Appointed Special Advocates

(CASA Volunteers) for abused/neglected children in Sullivan and Hawkins County.

For more info: www.casa4kidsinc.org

Photography by: Brian Hullette | Story Submitted

CASA Ribbon CuttingSEEN IN KINGSPORT | Downtown Kingsport

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#3 TOTALLY TUNA®Fresh housemade tuna, mixed with celery, onions, and our tasty sauce, then topped with alfalfa sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato. (My tuna rocks!)

#4 TURKEY TOM®Fresh sliced turkey breast, topped with lettuce,tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and mayo. (The original)

#5 VITO® The original Italian sub with genoa salami, provolone, capicola, onion, lettuce, tomato, & a real tasty Italian vinaigrette. (Hot peppers by request)

#6 VEGETARIANLayers of provolone cheese separated by real avocado spread, alfalfa sprouts, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. (Truly a gourmet sub not for vegetarians only . . . . . . . . . . . peace dude!)

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#10 HUNTER’S CLUB® A full 1/4 pound of fresh sliced medium rare roast beef, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mayo.

#11 COUNTRY CLUB® Fresh sliced turkey breast, applewood smoked ham,provolone, and tons of lettuce, tomato, and mayo!(A very traditional, yet always exceptional classic!)

#12 BEACH CLUB® Fresh baked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado spread, sliced cucumber, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and mayo! (It's the real deal, and it ain't even California.)

#13 GOURMET VEGGIE CLUB® Double provolone, real avocado spread, sliced cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, & mayo.(Try it on my 7-grain whole wheat bread. This veggie sand-wich is world class!)

#14 BOOTLEGGER CLUB® Roast beef, turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, & mayo.An American classic, certainly not invented by J.J. but definitely tweaked and fine-tuned to perfection!

#15 CLUB TUNA®The same as our #3 Totally Tuna except this one hasa lot more. Fresh housemade tuna salad, provolone, sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, & tomato.

#16 CLUB LULU®Fresh sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (JJ's original turkey & bacon club)

#17 ULTIMATE PORKER™Real applewood smoked ham and bacon with lettuce, tomato & mayo, what could be better!

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All of my tasty sub sandwiches are a full 8 inches of homemade French bread, fresh veggies and the finestmeats & cheese I can buy! And if it matters to you,we slice everything fresh everyday in this store, righthere where you can see it. (No mystery meat here!)

GIANT club sandwichesMy club sandwiches have twice the meat or cheese, try it on my fresh baked thick sliced 7-grain bread or my famous homemade french bread!

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This sandwich was invented by Jimmy John's brother Huey. It's huge enough to feed the hungriest of all humans! Tons of genoa salami, sliced smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, turkey & provolone, jammed into one of our homemade French buns then smothered with onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato, & our homemade Italian dressing.

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ok, so my subs really aren't gourmet and we're not french either. my subs just taste a little better, that's all! I wanted to call it jimmy john's tasty sandwiches, but my mom told me to stick with gourmet. She thinks whatever I do is gourmet, but i don't think either of us knows what it means. so let's stick with tasty!

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April Hamby-Crabtree’s Allstate Agency The Bristol Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of April

Hamby-Crabtree’s Allstate Agency with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on

July 12. Guests were welcomed by April and her staff at the new office

located at 1701 Euclid Avenue in Bristol, Va. The new Allstate Agency

offers a wide range of insurance policies to protect personal needs such

as family, homes, and vehicles. April can help prepare strategies to

achieve the financial goals of her clients. At Allstate, a licensed insurance

professional is available 24 hours every day. Allstate offers more than

75 years of experience to meet the needs of their clients with easily

filed claims and prompt service. April’s knowledge and understanding

of the people in the community allows her, as a personal financial

representative, to provide clients with an outstanding level of service.

For more information, stop by and visit the fine folks at the Euclid Avenue

location or call them at 276.356.9119.

Ken’s Hot Dog HutThe Kingsport Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting

ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Ken’s Hot Dog Hut’s

second location on July 31. Chamber members, friends, patrons, staff,

and family members came out to participate in the opening of Ken’s Hot

Dog Hut at 145 West Center Street in downtown Kingsport.

Ken’s Hot Dog Hut offers more than just nine varieties of hot dogs; the

Hut serves everything from biscuits, beans, corn bread, salads, nachos,

baked potatoes, sandwiches, BBQ, and soup.

For added customer convenience, reserved parking spaces are

available in the parking garage behind the Hot Dog Hut.

Visit the fine folks at Ken’s Hot Dog Hut Monday through Saturday. To

view their menu and hours of operation, visit www.hotdoghutkpt.com.

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Vision LLC, The Foundation The Bristol Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for

Vision LLC, at The Foundation on August 7 at 620 State Street in Bristol,

Tenn. A large crowd of Chamber members and guests came to The

Foundation to celebrate with Vision LLC. Guests were treated to delicious

cuisine and drinks as they enjoyed their magnificent surroundings at The

Foundation. What better venue to hold a party, wedding, or event than in

the heart of Bristol, the Birthplace of Country Music? The Foundation has

been the home to many events due to its energy, experienced staff, and

space. The Foundation can host as many as 500 guests and has smaller

venues within the space for smaller parties.

For more information, visit www.foundationeventfacility.com.

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BellaDonna SalonDowntown Kingsport Association welcomed BellaDonna Salon to 211

E Sullivan Street, Downtown Kingsport, Tenn., with a ribbon-cutting

ceremony on August 7. The services available at BellaDonna Salon

include: manicure, pedicure, facial waxing, hair design, makeup art,

updos (including weddings and pageants), extensions, nail wraps, and a

specialized cutting technique known as “Helix” and versa cuts. They take

reservations for groups, such as wedding parties and model shoots, and

offer off-site services too.

BellaDonna’s creative work was recently featured at the Miss Kingsport

2012 pageant, as they were the lead stylists for the contestants.

BellaDonna Salon is the area’s exclusive retailer of Presage Hair Care

Products and they also carry; It’s a 10, Awapuhi, Paul Mitchell, Joico,

Milkshake and Moroccanoil salon products.

BellaDonna is located at 211 E. Sullivan Street in Kingsport. Their phone

number is 423.782.0640.

They open at 10am Tuesday through Saturday, and are closed on Sunday

and Monday.

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Imperial MedicineOn Thursday, July 26, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce held a

ribbon cutting and an open house for Imperial Family Medicine. Imperial

Family Medicine offers a full range of services including family medicine,

therapy, weight management, pain management, geriatrics and more. Dr.

Vijay Singh opened Imperial Family Medicine in May of 2011. Imperial

Family Medicine applies their motto “Simple and Sincere Medicine” to

their patients every day. Imperial Family Medicine is open 7 days a week

and is located at 645 East Main Street in Downtown Kingsport.

For more information, call 423.245.1560.

Bellmont GroundbreakingThe Kingsport Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 15 for Belmont Homes’ newest subdivision, Polo Fields. Polo Fields is located at the intersection of Moreland Drive and Rock Springs Road in Kingsport. Chamber members came out to celebrate with officials and staff of Belmont homes as they broke ground, viewed the magnificent landscape, and enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch.

The team at Belmont Homes is committed to customer care by building a relationship with the customer to find the best house plan that suits each home buyer’s need. The relationship will continue throughout construction, closing, and during the entire first year of home ownership. Paying attention to the home buyer’s needs, the team at Belmont Homes is focused on working closely with their suppliers, vendors, and trades people to provide the most home for the least amount of money.

For more information, call 423.218.2008 or visit

www.kingsporthomes.com

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Innovation AcademyThe Kingsport Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and

meet-and-greet for the grand opening of the Innovation Academy of

Northeast Tennessee on Friday, August 2. Officials from Kingsport City

Schools and Sullivan County Schools welcomed guests to the Academy

located at 149 Brookside School Lane in Bloomingdale. The Academy

is a platform school of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. The

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) school is a joint

venture of the Kingsport and Sullivan County school systems. The new

Innovation Academy is currently a sixth and seventh grade school but

will eventually house grades six through twelve.

For more information, call 423.292.2271 or visit: www.ianetn.org.

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Bristol Bass Pro ShopToday city officials joined hundreds from the community in welcoming Johnny Morris, Founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops to the Bristol Tennessee groundbreaking ceremony held at the Exit 74 site.

On hand for the festivities were Richard Childress, of Richard Childress Racing, Mike Helton, NASCAR President, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and TV Host Bill Dance among other dignitaries.

Steve Johnson of Johnson Development recalled how quickly the partnership between he and Morris was formed and actually came to being in just the last month, “When asked by Johnny, why Bristol? I pointed out that he needed to be in Birthplace of Country Music and home of Bristol Motor Speedway. Johnny, I just think that country music, racing and Bass Pro Shops are a good combination.” Johnson reported that grading would begin on the site in October and the pad for the building would be ready in January 2013. The new Bass Pro Shop should be ready for Christmas shopping in December of 2013.

Bristol Tennessee Mayor Joel Staton commented that there was no better place for a Bass Pro Shop, than in the mountains of East Tennessee. Staton continued, “From almost anywhere in our region you are only minutes away from a lake, river or mountain.”

Johnny Morris, Founder of Bass Pro Shops said, “We are very excited to bring Bass Pro Shop to the Tri-Cities area and be a part of this unique quality development. The area’s long history of hunting and fishing tradition along with the highly visible and accessible location make this the perfect place to better serve our many customers and outdoor enthusiasts that visit and live in this beautiful part of the country.”

Photography by Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

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14554 Highlands Trail

New Listing!! Traditional, brick home overlooking the 3rd Fairway of the Golf Course! Open floor plan with lots of windows. Kitchen completely renovated in 2007 with new appliances, cabinetry, counters, fixtures and flooring. Master bedroom on the main level with walk-in closet. Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors and newer carpet in bedrooms. Spacious family room in basement plus lots of extra storage, even space for a golf cart! Covered back porch wooded back yard perfect for peaceful relaxation. Located on a cul-de-sac street.

List Price $625,000

15381 High Meadow Trail

Wonderful home in the Highlands section of The Virginian. Hardwood flooring throughout main living areas with tile in the bathrooms. Top quality appliances and granite counters in the kitchen. 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bath-rooms. Copper guttering and down-spouts. Bonus room over the two car garage. Beautiful stone fireplace with gas logs in the great room.

List Price $559,000

14812 Springview Ridge

Fabulous house overlooking the 5th hole of the golf course and one of The Virginian’s lakes. It is a corner lot on a street with many multi-million dol-lar homes. Home features four bed-rooms, four full baths and one half bath. Also includes a new addition to the home. A circular concrete drive makes parking a breeze for visitors. The house is tastefully constructed with rock and brick. Wonderful land-scaping on the lot is over the top. The two car garage is heated and cooled. All window treatments included.

List Price $1,189,000

15246 Turnberry Court

Magnificent 4200 +/- sq ft home nestled atop a wooded, rolling 1.06 acre lot on a peaceful street. Four bedrooms, four full baths and one half bath. Many improvements have been made by the current owners including addition of new ceiling fans & light fixtures, new custom pantry, new laundry room cabinets & granite. Master bath cabinets reconfigured along with installation of granite. New custom built mud room with lockers, water cooler closet and built-in desk. Bed-room over garage has new walk-in closet and new bathroom with marble counters. Screened-in back porch and fenced back yard.

List Price $899,000

15077 Washington Way

Custom built home located on the 4th hole of The Virginian. With over 8400 square feet, featuring 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, 3 car garage, exercise room, recreation room, media room, study and a bonus room over the garage. It has 3 heating and cooling units. This home is beautifully landscaped with a concrete circular driveway. A stone entry way makes a warm, inviting feeling as you enter the home. Plantation shut-ters throughout. All kitchen appliances convey.

List Price $2,430,000

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