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Tyler Jamison’s passion brings out the beauty in wood Tyler Jamison carves and turns wood, emphasizing texture, highlighting grain. But he’s not working with just any old wood he finds. Each piece is carefully selected, each unique to…
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The sense of camaraderie found from spending time with friends on a fishing trip is incredible. Make it a river trip in a canoe, and it’s even better. And no matter what your fireside culinary skill level, memories made will not be soon…
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Knoxville chefs raise the bar in culinary excellence There is no question that all of us here at Cityview are thrilled with the outcome of this year’s Top Chefs competition. The times we live in called for some major changes in order…
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Changing the face of cycling with innovative ideas, a resilient spirit, and a deep understanding of the science of carbon fiber As I sit in the research and testing facility for LeMond Bicycles, flashes of Greg LeMond’s story that I’ve…
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There is a greater need for citizen involvement in our political system than ever before. Yet, we see a dramatically decreasing number of qualified candidates willing to serve coupled with poor voter turnout. My theme for the year started…
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Watching the trout rise on a small stream with a North Georgia mountain backdrop creates lifelong memories The sun is rising, and there is a low fog across the valley. Red and orange clouds highlight the eastern horizon. The acrid taste…
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An observer of life who chooses joy and gratitude, leads with purpose, loves from the heart, and feels called to share light with his fellow man It doesn’t happen all that often, but every now and then an interview almost writes…
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Over 60 years ago, Yogi Maharishi Mahesh predicted one percent of the population practicing transcendental meditation would measurably improve the quality of life of a whole country’s population. Studies seem to bear this out, and the…
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Nathan’s adventure journey takes him to the vast prairies of South Dakota to experience world-class pheasant hunting and five-star dining at The Signature Lodge at Cheyenne Ridge As we step off the plane onto the tarmac, it’s unusually…
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Passion for food and wine, love of the customer experience, and a meticulous attention to detail make up the recipe for the Randy Burleson success story I will never forget the first time I worked with Aubrey Randolf Burleson about 20…
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