May June 2023

A new sanctuary where couples and families can stay and play For Amanda and Brian Jensen and their four children, building a treehouse in 2014 was a family thing. It still is—only today the number of their treehouses is seven going on…
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Tips for getting started or adding to your existing green space For gardeners, spring is our time. We start our seedlings, get them into the ground, and care for them as they grow into something that will provide us either sustenance or…
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Native species help restore habitats and support the life that relies on them The pawpaws growing in Avi Askey’s yard help to feed the family in the house. And the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly, Tennessee’s state butterfly, relies on it…
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Nourish Knoxville is committed to cultivating healthy communities On a bright, sunny Saturday, Ryan Sowell and his almost-5-year-old daughter, Lindley, visited the Market Square Farmers’ Market on their way to the Car Show. When Sowell…
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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 search for the Fountain of Youth begins at home Getting older is a privilege, and taking care of how well we age is our choice. Although DNA and other circumstances play a role in how we age, we can make choices to impact our…
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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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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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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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Violinist Marki Lukyniuk brings vibrant performances to East TN Watching Marki Lukyniuk play the violin is invigorating. There’s such energy in his movements. Passion behind every note. Whether it’s a quiet classical piece or a pop song…
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