Yearly Archives

2023

Let No Name Go Unspoken

Chris Albrecht serves his fellow veterans long after the battle ended Chris Albrecht, Cold War Veteran | Nathan Sparks One of Chris Albrecht’s all-time favorite quotes—more than that, a guiding maxim, a life principle, the impetus
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The Darby Deer

Finding meaning...and sometimes redemption...in the details Darby Campbell is a successful business man with multiple businesses across the country. Of note, several marinas, Lakeside Tavern, Margaritaville Hotels, and more. Darby is a
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Joy of Discovery

Lil Clinard delights in exploring through art If Lil Clinard faces a new challenge, get out of the way. She’ll jump in with both feet. Though she spent her career in technology, her retirement has been absorbed in art. “The advice
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Top Dog

In search of the Smoky Mountain Market hot dog I know a weenie man, He owns a weenie stand, He sells most anything, From hot dogs on down! Someday I’ll join his life, I’ll be his weenie wife, Hot dog! I love that
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Food Frenzy

Real Good Kitchen serves up community and business acumen for local food entrepreneurs When Angie Cook opened her food truck “Cooks on the Curb” in 2016, she wasn’t prepared for what would come. Cook got the food truck from her husband
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Rocky Fork

A patch of heaven worth fighting for Prior to 2015, this rough patch of hill country was like many in our region, abandoned by timber barons to all but local adventurers. Fortunately, thanks to the rescue efforts of Unicoi native
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Keb’ Mo’

Bringing five decades of blues to the Knoxville stage The Tennessee Theatre | May 12th | 8 p.m. Keb’ Mo’s sound caught my attention this winter when Tennessee Theatre announced he’d be coming to the Marble City on May 12. Every now
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