Snapshots

Full gallery »Snapshots August 12, 2010

  • The 11-year-old District 6 All-Stars are, standing from left, Jake Chambers, Brock Sloan, Garrett Wilson, Zack Brown, Brody Leonard, Taiga Ikeguchi, Jack Bristol, Nathan Brestle, Luke McLemore and Zach Tate. Sitting in front are Thomas Lovin and Michael Davis. The team is coached by Randall McLemore, Rodney Lovin, Jason Chambers and Justin Davis.
  • Charles Taylor and Ranger Taylor, 3, get ready to go to the Smoky Mountain Classic Softball Tournament.
  • Ezra Wildsmith, 4, spends the day on the beach in Topsail Island, North Carolina.
  • Friendsville High School class of 1953 recently met for their 57th class luncheon. Pictured are, first row from left, Beatrice Susan Thompson, Virginia Roberson Bowers, Clarice Herron Newman and Olief Marine Butcher. Second row, from left, are Billie Wilson Smith Bowers, Ann Gooden Smith, Barbara Potter Burgess. Third row, from left, are Donald Carpenter, Peggy Lambert Burris and Burley Ray Justice. Back row, from left, are Wayne Robbins, Kevin B. Pearson, Sr., Lee Morton, Harold Marine and Joe Dean Kimsey.
  • The 2010 Greenback Braves had a perfect 14-0 season.
  • Members of the Elizabeth Paxton Houston Society Children of the American Revolution, sponsored by the Mary Blount DAR, conducted a Flag Retirement Ceremony for 14 USA Flags, including one that had once flown over the Capitol Building, on Flag Day. Pictured in front are Tyler Byrd-Gallostra, Madison Gallostra and Evelyn Kelley. In back are Florence Byrd, Mary Jon Morgan, Dylan Moya, Amanda Miller, Cheyenne Miller and Charlotte Miller.


Full gallery »Snapshots August 5, 2010

  • Earl McMahan, Rick Howard, Cait McMahan and Steve Stout celebrate Cait’s recent graduation from the University of Tennessee. Cait received her B.S. in communications.
  • Sheila Trentham celebrated 10 years of employment at Curtiss Dentistry with Dr. Curtiss and fellow staff members.
  • From left, Sabastian Burnett, Ashley Burnett, Nevaeh McCormick and Nathaniel McCormick check out the giant cabbage in Floyd Banks’ garden.
  • Haley Finley and Anna Stout pose for a photo before dinner while on vacation in Lauderdale By the Sea.
  • Members of the Captain W.Y.C. Hannum 1881 UDC and the General James Longstreet Chapter CofC place flags on the graves of over 25 Confederate graves at Magnolia Cemetery in Maryville in recognition of Tennessee Confederate Decoration Day. June 3, the anniversary of the birth of CSA President Jefferson Davis, was declared Confederate Decoration Day by Governor Phil Bredesen to remember the CSA veterans throughout the state. Pictured at the grave of Dr. John W. Cates, surgeon for the CSA 5th TN Cav. Co.E., are, in front from left, Elaine Russell, Mary Nell Clevenger, Florence Byrd, V.J. Shore and Debra Wilson. In back, from left, are Charlotte Miller, Dylan Moya, Barbara Spence and Martha Kroll.
  • Alcoa High School’s Tiffany Moore was recently selected to compete in the Queen of Diamonds Showcase South at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Car. The Queen of Diamonds Showcase South and The Queen of Diamonds Showcase North have over 2,000 applicants from which only 264 players are selected. Athletes are selected based on a wide range of criteria including ability, potential, academics, graduation year, coaches requests and referrals. Tiffanie Moore plays outfield.


Full gallery »Snapshots July 29, 2010

  • Bill and Mattie Holloway celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on June 13.
  • Cale Bright, 9, stops for a photo during the week-long University of Tennessee Men’s basketball camp with Bruce Pearl.
  • The Mary Blount DAR of Maryville received the State First Place Award in Conservation at the State Conference due mainly to the efforts of the eleven Mary Blount members who also belong to the Tuckaleechee Garden Club in Townsend. In appreciation, the Mary Blount DAR presented Tuckaleechee President Martha Frink a check toward the purchase of a bald cypress tree for the Townsend Riverwalk. Pictured in front are Mary Lynn Morgan and Linda Lee. In back are Lorna Hale, Lorna Matheny, Mary Jon Morgan, Charlotte Miller, Janie Bitner, Martha Frink, Florence Byrd and Francy Cash.
  • The classes of Everett High School had their annual Alumni celebration in June. Next year will be the 60th class reunion for the class of 1951. Plans have been made for a wonderful time to celebrate. There were 15 class members attending the alumni event from the class of 51. Pictured are, back row, Doyle Phillips, Kyle Petree, A. J. Keasler, Rudy Hawkins, Randy Hawkins and Bill McBrayer. In the front row are Katherine Price Giles, Joan Hart Pendley, Emma Grace McDonald Anderson, Eleanor Rogers Harrill Jr., Helen Wilson Tuck, Betty Tipton Seaton And Elaine (Ruth Neal) Butcher.
  • Keep Blount Beautiful recently awarded Fairview School a 2010 Environmental Award for their recycling area landscaping. Students, parents and teachers all worked with Mountain Laurel Garden Club members to complete the project. Plants were chosen for the area not only to beautify, but to attract bees, butterflies and birds. Pictured in front of recycling area, from left, are students Kaden and Aston Royce, parent Angie Royce and Mountain Laurel member Angie Caldwell.
  • At the annual Memorial Day picnic held by the Captain W.Y.C. Hannum 1881 UDC at the home of Bob and Elaine Russell, new officers for 2010-2012 were installed by outgoing president Shirley Hall. Pictured are, from left, Shirley Hall, Elaine Russell, Charlotte Miller, Florence Byrd, Patsy Ellis, Barbara Spence, Ginger Pierce, Debra Wilson, Carolyn Templeton and Diana Flaherty. Not pictured are Gaynelle Keiser and Julia Murr.


Full gallery »Snapshots July 22, 2010

  • The Athletics were the Maryville Little League team the Athletics were were the League Champions and Tournament Champions ending the season with a record of 16-0. Team members were Daniel Stott, Aaron Romero, Reece Britt, Hagan Webb, Matthew Simerly, Devon Hughes, Gage Sneed, Sean Ward, Seth Cooper, Zach Gardner and Luke Avery. The team was coached by Michael Webb, Jeff Simerly, Chad Ward, David Hughes and Dewayne Gardner.
  • John Melson with the 278th gets a kiss from his daughter Kylee Melson. The photo was taken the day he left for his current tour of duty in Iraq.
  • Alli Clevenger and Brad Parker stop for a photo on their way to the 2010 Alcoa High School Senior Prom held at the Sunsphere in April.
  • From left, Makinzie Garrett, Kim Phelps, Makayla Garrett, Ashley and Kylee Melson and Austin Morgan enjoy their vacation to Myrtle Beach.
  • Jack Wildsmith looks a little confused about something. He's the “son” of Steve and Tessa Wildsmith.
  • Girl Scout Troop #31 received their Gold Award in April at the Knoxville Convention Center. Pictured are, top row from left, Alison Meng, Allison Cable and Sarah Delozier. On the bottom row are, from left, Karlie Gale, Katie Shelgren, Cameryn Byrd and Mary Beth Spitler.


Full gallery »Snapshots July 15, 2010

  • Eagleton Little League 9 and 10 Year Old Braves completed a successful season by winning both the regular season and league tournament with a combined record of 22-3. Pictured are, front row from left, Dalton Lonker, Ethan Banner, Paxton Pearce, Cole Ford and Jacob Click. Standing, from left, are Coach Terry Yoakum, Adam Margolis, Joshua Sise, Isaiah Cobb, Avery Kyle, Nick Yoakum and Coach Rick Ford.
  • Bryan Reynolds, 6, got a chance to meet the KISS cover band at Wild Wings Café in Knoxville. Bryan goes to Lanier Elementary.
  • Craig Hurst is pictured with Nicole Jordan, the new Miss Tennessee 2010. Nicole will represent Tennessee at the Miss America Pageant in January.
  • At the Memorial Day Services at the Blount County Courthouse, members of the Mary Blount DAR placed a wreath on the marker of the Blount County Revolutionary War Soldiers. Pictured with the “Betsy Ross” flag and DAR banner are, from left, Charlotte Miller, Elaine Russell, Florence Byrd and Pat Reilly.
  • Drew Elkins gets ready to swing.
  • Premier Surgical Associates CEO Kevin Burris and cash management team leader Lynn Walker present Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee executive director Elaine Streno with 3,338 food items on June 18. Premier’s corporate office staff donated 2,293 of the total items to win the company’s biannual, interoffice competitive food drive benefiting the organization.


Full gallery »Snapshots July 8, 2010

  • Cedar Grove Baptist Church celebrated their 175th anniversary with a month long celebration in May. Cedar Grove was constituted a church in May of 1835. Pictured is part of the church leadership for the celebration. From left are Marilyn Riggs, Pastor Dr. Bob Lynch, Betty Jean Helton, Bobbie Carpenter and Bill Gillenwater. Senator Doug Overbey presented a proclamation from the Tennessee Legislature congratulating Cedar Grove on their milestone.
  • Stopping for a photo on a pretty summer day are Dale Cunningham, Kirk McDaniel, Sr. and Kirk McDaniel, Jr. and Caleb Cunningham.
  • Several Mary Blount Members attended the opening night activities of the 105th Annual State Conference of the Tennessee State Society DAR at the Crown Plaza in Knoxville. Pictured in front are Lynda Williams, Charlotte Miller and Debra Wilson. In the second row are Cheyenne Miller, Millie Peters and Mary Nell Clevenger, and in the third row are Elaine Russell, Florence Byrd and Anna Walker.
  • Jackson Millsaps, 2, enjoys an adventures in one of the tanks at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. He is the son of Marty and Kristie Millsaps of Maryville.
  • Landon James Courtney, 3, visits his great-great-great grandfather at the National Cemetery on Memorial Day. Landon’s parents are Lance and Pam Courtney of Blount County.
  • Leroy Rogers enjoyed meeting University of Tennessee Men’s Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl when the Big Orange Caravan came to Maryville and stopped at the Capitol Theatre for a fan breakfast.


Full gallery »Snapshots July 1, 2010

  • The Color Guard of the SCV Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp #87 and the General James Longstreet #954 Children of the Confederacy, sponsored by the Captain W.Y.C. Hannum #1881 UDC Chapter in Maryville, participated in a Confederate Grave Marker Dedication Ceremony in Magnolia Cemetery on May 23rd. The marker of Private William Farley, 25th Regiment, NC Infantry was dedicated by the UDC chapter and members of the Farley family. Pictured, back from left, are Ryan McKenzie, Brian Fox, Bill Messamore, Cameron Thomas, J. Fox, W. Fox, Cheyenne Miller and Stuart Ulseth. In front are Dylan Moya, Tyler Byrd-Gallostra and Madison Gallostra.
  • The 60+ Smoky Mountain Mama's basketball team took home a gold medal in the recent Gatlinburg Golden Oldies Basketball tournament. The team consisted of Janie Noah, coach Bill Millsaps, Jean Robinson, Pat McMahan, Johnnie Buckley and Shirley Millsaps.
  • The 70+ Smoky Mountain Mama's basketball team took home a gold medal in the recent Gatlinburg Golden Oldies Basketball tournament. The team consisted of coach Glenn Ballard, Peggy Ballard, Katherine Mahan, Marie Ledgerwood and Jo Cooper.
  • At the May Meeting at the Orangery in Knoxville, the General Henry Knox Chapter US Daughters of 1812, welcomed five new members. Pictured in front, from left, are Debra Wilson, Barbara Spence, Martha Kroll, Carol Norcross and Lynda Williams. In back are Ruth Weaver and Brenda McDonald. The US Daughters of 1812 consists of members who ancestors served in the period from the end of the Revolutionary War until 1815.
  • University of Tennessee fan Leroy Rogers was on hand to meet UT Vols head football coach Derek Dooley at the Big Orange Caravan breakfast at the Capitol Theatre.
  • Pellissippi State Community College's Sixth Annual Swing Big for Students Golf Tournament played host to 39 teams, bettering last year's turnout by nine. The event is a fundraiser sponsored by the Pellissippi State Foundation. This year, $1,000 of the proceeds is being awarded to the recipient of the new Swing Big for Students Scholarship, designated for a Pellissippi State student in exercise science or sport management. The morning shotgun winning team was fielded by Suntrust. Team members, in alphabetical order: Brian Bailey, Eric Bailey, Kevin Walsh, Bob Wrather.


Full gallery »Snapshots June 24, 2010

  • Will Hardiman enjoys a day at the zoo with his mom and a few of his closest friends.
  • Shawn Love, an eighth grader at Maryville Middle School, took home the title of MVP during the sectionals track and field meet. Love placed first in the 100 meter dash, 4x100 relay and the 4x200 relay.
  • After completing the regular season undefeated, the Maryville Middle School Boys soccer team won the season ending championship tournament in dominating fashion. Maryville Middle School fielded a varsity team of 20 eighth grade boys. The team competed in the Smoky Mountain Middle School Soccer League which has 1,900 players from 16 counties in East Tennessee. The Maryville Varsity team played in the top bracket of the league against the strongest teams in East Tennessee and finished the regular season undefeated.
  • Several students from Maryville Middle School received State Awards for Junior American Citizen projects at the recent DAR State Conference. Graysen McConnell received second place in the poster contest; Katie Carmichael was awarded first place for her photographic essay; and Rachel Satterfield received first place for her short story as well as honorable mention in the Southeastern Division. Pictured are, from left, Mary Nell Clevenger, Graysen McConnell, Katie Carmichael, Rachel Satterfield, Maryville Middle history teacher Robert Kuban and Charlotte Miller.
  • Taking time out of SEC Days, the annual spring meeting of Southeastern Conference coaches are, from left, Josh Livingston, SEC commissioner Mike Slive, Matt Huling and executive associate SEC commissioner Mark Womack. Livingston and Huling make up the Maryville music duo Two Guys Two Guitars. The two performed during the recent Southeastern Conference coaches annual meeting in Destin.
  • Fran Whitehead is all smiles as she holds her great-grandson, Brayden Fox, at the Scoops and Salute celebration at Blount Memorial Hospital celebrating cancer survivors.


Full gallery »Snapshots June 17, 2010

  • Craig Hurst and Desirée Lowry of Puerto Rico are pictured together at the 2010 Miss USA Pageant in Las Vegas, Nev.
  • Students at Fairview Elementary School used their earned Accelerated Reader Points to purchase food from the A.R. Store to be donated to the Blount County Food Connection for the second time this school year.
  • A Compatriot of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) recently traveled 9000 miles to present a medal to an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadet. Cadet/SMSgt Kelsey Downer displays her SAR Bronze ROTC Medal at Bitburg High School in Germany. She is flanked by, from left, Chief (Ret) Bobby Roberts, USAF; Colonel (Ret) Don Edmands, Jr., USAF; her mother, Mrs. Kelsey Downer; and Lt Col (Ret) Raynor Buckley, USAF.
  • The 2010 Maryville High School baseball team had seven members make the 4-AAA All-District team. Coach Jim Gaylor was named as coach of the year. Landon Talley was named offensive player of the year and Johnathan Leonard was named rookie of the year. Pictured are, front row from left, Jordan Rang, coach Jim Gaylor, Tommy Wilkinson and Dalton Curtis. In the back are, from left, Johnathan Leonard, Kaleb Moore, Andrew Bowerman and Landon Talley.
  • Happy Father's Day to Robert Davis. From left are Glen Davis, Gail Hill, Robin McDaniel, Robert Davis, Becky Davis and Steven Davis.
  • Steven Davis was surprised by family and friends with a party celebrating his 50th birthday. Pictured are, from left, Larry Coulter, Steven Davis and Russ Brewer.


Full gallery »Snapshots June 10, 2010

  • The Indians/Yankees finished in first place in 10U tournament at Eagleton Little League in May. Pictured are, front row, Jacob Goble, Jacob Violett, DJ Cooper, Brandon Moss, Trevor Henry, Brock Coulson and Hunter Price. In the second row are Mekhi Carter, Ryan Ward, Corey Taylor, Noah Painter, and not pictured are Jaden Patterson and Ridge Clark. Standing in the back are coaches Todd Ward, Randy Ward, Doug Cooper and Ed Moss.
  • Bailey Howell and Ashley Myrick celebrate their eighth grade graduation from Carpenters Middle School at Cheddars.
  • The Blount County Community Action Agency program staff enjoy a planning retreat at the Blount County Public Library. Pictured are, from left, Kay Garrison, Linda Kirkland, Mitzi Long, Laura Maclin and Anne Pfeiffer. Not Pictured are Nancy Sentell and Colleen Brzuchalski.
  • The Friendsville Reds celebrate with an ice cream break at Friendsville Market after a big game.
  • Heritage Middle School Girls Golf Team won first place in the District Tournament for 2010. Pictured are Cydney Murrell, Erin Robinson, Trista Holder and Coach Clint Juday.
  • Maryville High School DECA members stop for a photo during Dawn at the Downs at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. International DECA competition was held in Louisville this year.


Full gallery »Snapshots June 3, 2010

  • Jennifer Houser and Jessica Boring represented Carpenter’s Middle School at the TMSAA Sectional Middle School track and field meet held at Oak Ridge High School recently. Jessica Boring, a seventh grader, competed in the 800 meter and 3200 meter events, finishing first in both races. Jennifer Houser, an eighth grader, competed in shot put, discus and 1600 meter events. She finished first, third and fourth respectively. Jessica was named girls distance runner MVP and Jennifer was named girls field events MVP for the meet. The Carpenters Middle School track and field team is coached by Libby Larson. Pictured are, from left, Jennifer Houser, coach Libby Larson and Jessica Boring.
  • The Cherokee U9 Sluggers won the recent GrandSlam Promotions Thunder Classic held in Knoxville. The Sluggers went 4-0 on their way to the Championship victory. Pictured are, first row from left, Blaize Welch, Austin Nicholson, Jackson Wells, Max Bowers and Seth Orren. Second row, from left, are Zane Duggan, John Broyles, Drew Crowder, Cade Bochtler, Jared Young, Wil Combs and Lucas Belknap. The team is coached by Scott Bowers, Drew Bowers, Greg Broyles and David Combs.
  • Drama S. Robeson, Ollie N. Ellison, Barbara H. Chesney and Judith Chaffin take part in placing a “Wreath of Remembrance” at Blount Mansion.
  • Girl Scout Troop #21112 spent the day gluing storm drain markers on the drains at Shannondale that said “Don’t Pollute, Drains to Water” for Earth Day. Pictured are, from left, Julia Johnson, Tatiana Bowling, Rebecca Blanton, Sarah Rinch, Hope Dixon, Angelina Bowling, Kendall Wallace, Gianna Bell and Cierra Fontinell.
  • Grant Story and Julianne Jones are all dressed up for William Blount High School Prom.
  • The Leadership Blount Class of 2010 attended a Blount County Commission meeting. Pictured are Brent Harbin, Jarrod Millsaps, Jon Reed, Debra Whaley, John Wilson, Jon Dockery, Diane Rutherford, Holly Burkett, Jeff Fager, Joani Shaver, Jerry Cunningham, Emily Talbott, Alan Rathbone and Brian Tuggle.


Full gallery »Snapshots May 27, 2010

  • Carol Russell, left, and Melissa Davis wait on the arrival of Veterans returning from their trip to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 28. Melissa Davis was welcoming home her father-in-law, Robert Davis.
  • Several Blount County members of the Tennessee Society Daughters of Colonial Wars attended the March meeting at the Cleveland Country Club in Cleveland. Pictured in front are Carolyn Jackson, Charlotte Miller and Shirley Hall. In the back, from left, are Patsy Ellis, Debra Wilson, Madge Day, Laura Bales, Jackie Newman, Ruth Heizer, Bernice Nelson and Judge Randolph.
  • Jaxon Longhurst and Emma Greene visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., while vacationing with their grandparents Glen and Hiroko Davis.
  • The Captain W.Y.C. Hannum UDC chapter of Maryville donated the genealogy reference book “My Neck of the Woods” on the Lewis family of Southeastern North Carolina and Northeastern South Carolina to the Blount County Library. The Lewis family are Revolutionary and CSA ancestors of member Florence Byrd who donated the book to the chapter. Pictured are, from left, Betty Best, Debra Wilson, Florence Byrd, Kathleen Christy, Elaine Russell, Cathy Jenkins and Ila Mae Morton.
  • Nathaniel McCormick, left, and Nevaeh McCormick sit on the King’s Throne at the Greenback Castle owned by Floyd Banks, Jr.
  • The featured speaker for the April 12 History Department Program at GFWC of Tennessee Ossoli Circle in Knoxville was Blount County Historical Society President Ken Cornitt. Ken spoke on his interesting hobby of excavating sites of old “Out Houses” and displayed several recovered artifacts. Pictured are, from left, Shirley Hall, Ken Cornitt, Debra Wilson and Jackie McInnis.


Full gallery »Snapshots May 13, 2010

  • The Maryville Christian School high school basketball teams competed in the Smoky Mountain Christian Invitational Tournament in Pigeon Forge on February 19 and 20. The girls team won first place. Pictured are, back row, Taylor Burns, Skylar Wiggins, Hannah Reynolds, Sarah Smith, Rachel Hamby, Hannah Caldwell, Amber Shults, Stephanie Smith. Kneeling players are Kaylie Hall, Kaitlyn Hurley, Jordan Puente, Coaches: Emily VanDeMark and Ashlee Ivens.
  • The Knoxville Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists hosted the 78th Annual State Assembly at the Knoxville Airport Hilton on March 3. Pictured in front, from left, are Wanda Palladino, Linda Dean, Mattie Russell, June Dorman, Patricia Jobe. In the back, from left, are Charlotte Miller, Lynda Williams, Shirley Hall, Debra Wilson, Patsy Ellis, Carol Robbins, Nancy Hansard, Elaine Clarke, Ruth Ann Fowler, Julia Springer and Martha Cummings.
  • The GFWC of Tennessee’s Spring Convention was held at the Downtown Knoxville Marriott on April 16-18. On Saturday, Della Gowan was installed as the 52nd president of the GFWC of Tennessee.
  • Doug Younce and Walter Ogle are pictured with their winning catch of 12.82 lbs during Tuesday Night Thunder at Louisville Point Park.
  • The Tuckaleechee Garden Club of Townsend met at the Tennessee Federation Garden Clubs’ headquarters at the Ivan Racheff House and Gardens in Knoxville for their April meeting. Pictured on the porch of the historical house after touring the gardens are, from left, Sheryl Gallostra, Linda Lee, Florence Byrd, Mary Jon Morgan, President Barbara Spence, Mary Lynn Morgan, Ann Sorvillo, Lorna Matheny, Mo Pearson, Janie Bitner, Paulette Stepp, Connie Keeble, John Keeble, Dick Pearson, Francy Cash and, in front, Charlotte Miller.
  • Geraldine E. Groover celebrated her 80th birthday in April with her great-granddaughter, Savannah K. Hubbard, who celebrated her third birthday. They both live in Friendsville.


Full gallery »Snapshots May 6, 2010

  • Sydni Elkins celebrated her 14th birthday party with family and friends. Pictured are, first row, Taylor Newman, Sydni Elkins, Drew Homan and Eli Elkins. Second row are Leigh Ann Pezick, Emily Worsham, Parker Weaver and Robyn Fischer.
  • Employees at the East Tennessee Military Association Federal Credit Union (ETMAFCU) published a cookbook called American Treasures to support HonorAir Knoxville, an organization dedicated to flying East Tennessee World War II veterans free of charge to Washington, D.C., to see the Memorial built in their honor. Rick Mikels, ETMAFCU manager, left, and Gina Patty, marketing director presented a check for $4,000 to Eddie Mannis, president of Prestige Cleaners and chairman of HonorAir Knoxville, right. The cookbook is available for $10 at all Prestige stores and at the ETMAFCU office in Louisville. They can also be purchased at www.honorairknoxville.com. All proceeds from the sale of the book go directly to HonorAir Knoxville.
  • Knoxville FIRE 9u team are the Pigeon Forge Early Bird 2010 Champions and No. 1, according to TNUSSSA.com. Pictured are, first row, Baily Parks, Mack Ratliff, Brandon Langenberg and Ashton King; and, second row, Allan Biven, Chad Homan (Maryville) Ryder Green (Alcoa), Hunter Loyd, Drew Elkins (Maryville).
  • Maryssa Vales, 10 months, is the daughter of Daniela Babet and Brandon Vales. She is the granddaughter of Thomas and Sandra Vales of Maryville.
  • Maryville Magic 10U girls fast-pitch travel softball team finished with a first place win in an eight team tournament in Crossville. They recently finished second in Morristown and second in Chattanooga. Pictured, standing from left, are coaches David Helton, Paul McMahan and Bobby Alloway. Players are, top row, Chloe Swafford, Tori Malone, Maisie Chasteen, Kallyn Newport, Brooke Parker and McKenzie Henry. Kneeling players are Brooke McMahan, Amber Helton, Tori Ogle, Madison Henry and Anna Cate Alloway. Laying is Ashley Elliott. Not pictured is Courtney Carruther.
  • In April, the General James Longstreet Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy, joined by members of the sponsoring Captain W.Y.C. Hannum UDC, placed a memorial wreath on the grave of CSA Corporal Hugh L.W. Singleton at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Blount County. Also marked was the grave of CSA Private Grigsby Willocks. Pictured in front are John T. Testerman III and Madison Gallostra. In back from left are Florence Byrd, Cheyenne Miller, Tyler Martin, Vicky Moya, Debra Wilson, Elaine Russell, Sheryl Gallostra, Dylan Moya and Charlotte Miller. The stone was placed and marked originally by the UDC and CoC in 2006 after the restoration of Mt. Moriah cemetery.


Full gallery »Snapshots April 29, 2010

  • Adra (Hill) Prows celebrated her 99th birthday on March 14 at Mizer Station Community Club with her family and friends.
  • Charlotte Medlin and her mother, Euretha Carter, found a new baby donkey born on the Medlin Farm while they were celebrating Charlotte’s birthday. The baby donkey weighed 35 pounds and was the mother’s first baby.
  • At the 100th State Council of the Tennessee Society of the US Daughters of 1812 held at the Knoxville Airport Hilton in March, the local General Henry Knox Chapter served as one of the hostess chapters. Members of the General Henry Knox Chapter in attendance were, from left, Jacqueline Newman, Diana Flaherty, Barbara Spence, Alice Conlin, Patsy Ellis, Pat Reilly, Lynda Williams, Carolyn Templeton, Charlotte Reynolds, Glenn Rowell, Debra Wilson, Sandra Smith, Charlotte Miller, Madge Day, Martha Cummings, Gloria Hunt, Johnanna Sprague, Shirley Hall and Ruth Heizer.
  • At the Spring District Meeting of the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Tuckaleechee Garden Club of Townsend was awarded a Certificate of Excellence and First Place for the Chapter Scrapbook. Bob and Elaine Russell were also presented Life Membership Awards for their outstanding contributions to the Townsend Riverwalk. Pictured are, in front, Francy Cash and Mary Lynn Morgan. In back, from left, are Charlotte Miller, Mary Jon Morgan, Martha Frink, Barbara Spence, Florence Byrd and Elaine Russell.
  • The General James Longstreet Chapter, Children of the Confederacy, sponsored by the Maryville Captain W.Y.C. Hannum UDC, placed a Memorial Wreath at the graves of three Confederate Soldiers first marked by iron Southern Crosses over 100 years ago. The graves, located in historic Baker's Creek Cemetery in southern Blount County, were those of brothers James C. and George Howard and their brother-in-law Joseph McClain. Pictured in front are Nicholas Wood, Tyler Byrd-Gallostra, Amber Hall and Madison Gallostra. In back, from left, are Florence Byrd, Shirley Hall, Dylan Moya, Austin Hall, Cheyenne Miller and Sheryl Gallostra.
  • A group of Independent Living Residents from Shannondale of Maryville recently enjoyed a bus trip to Townsend and lunch at Miss Lily's Cafe. Pictured, from left, are Nell Farr, Anne Forte, Maxine Shannon, Marcella Yager, Eunice Rosano, Shirley Fox, Helen Holt, Lois Van Wie, Millie Pippin and Barbara Hochstedler.


Full gallery »Snapshots April 22, 2010

  • The Monat Family enjoyed a day of snowmobiling in West Yellowstone Wyoming during spring break. They are pictured here on the Continental Divide Trail. The Monat’s were visiting their friends who moved to Bozeman Montana from Maryville.
  • Ruth Moore shows off her hibiscus plant. The plant was a gift from her grandson and family for Mother’s Day in 2009. From May through September it produced 179 beautiful blooms.
  • Blount County’s “East Tennessee Air” girls basketball team proudly displays their first championship hardware. They were undefeated in the YBOA Tennessee Mountain Jam Tournament at Carson Newman College in March.
  • Eli and Alex Walker enjoy an Easter egg hunt at Broadway United Methodist Church PDO.
  • Olivia Hill won “The Cutest Baby Face Contest” recently. All the contestants raised money for points and all proceeds went to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Olivia went on to win the Grand Prize.
  • Leslie Spranger turned the big 3-0 on March 31st. Friends helping celebrate are, from left, Kathy Swanger, Leslie Spranger, back, and Robin McDaniel.


Full gallery »Snapshots April 15, 2010

  • Logan Miles won first place in the Pinewood Derby for Cub Scout Pack #285. Logan is the son of Chris and Theresa Miles.
  • The Townsend Artisans’ Guild and its supporters are the “winning women.” The Ides of March was celebrated at a toga party at the Townsend home of Jeanie VanWinkle. Attending are the party are, top row from left, Suzanna Terrill, Susan Birdwell, Terry Reynolds, Jeanie VanWinkle, Jo Ann Funk, Jane Richardson, Sara Berry and Cindy Cutting. At the table are, from left, Betty Jones, Suzanne Jonas and Patty MacFee.
  • Cousins Cale Bright, 8, and Ezra Wildsmith, 4, are all silly smiles at the Ringling Brothers circus recently.
  • Heritage players Cody Wagner and Corey Stroud participated in the USA Junior Nationals All State Competition held at MTSU in March.
  • Enjoying a day at the aquarium and the Imax Theater in Chattanooga with the Middlesettlements UMC Senior Saints are Cortney Paige Dyer, Carolyn Trentham and Edie Jones.
  • Heritage High School baseball team celebrates their win over Maryville High School.


Full gallery »Snapshots April 8, 2010

  • Amanda Beth Finley, daughter of Rodney and Glenda Finley, of Maryville, is engaged to marry Robert Gaylon Hill, son of Gaylon and Gail Hill, of Maryville, April 24 at Dotson Memorial Baptist Church. Invitations will be sent. The future bride is the granddaughter of Bill and Rhonda Finley, of Bungalow, Jean Counts, of Maryville, and the late Ellis B Counts. The future bridegroom is the grandson of Robert Davis, of Maryville, the late Haleen Davis, and the late JG and Eddie May Hill. The bride-to-be received a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Development from East Tennessee State University. She is employed at Little Scholars Christian Academy as a K2 teacher. The bridegroom-to-be received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Tennessee. He also received his teaching license in history and geography from Lincoln Memorial University. He is employed as a lawn technician at Scotts Lawn Service, Chattanooga.
  • BLAST, Blount Area Swim Team, Southeastern Championship Swim Team are, front row from left, Caitlin Freeny, Zeke Carnes, Ryan Burcham and Logan Graumann. Back row from left, Joey Robinson, Cameron Bard, Case DeWaard, Lexy Thompson, Katheryn McKinney, Josh VanderVeen and head coach John Matson. The team competed against top USA Swimmers from the southern United States at the Tracy Caulkins Competion Pool in Nashville.
  • Cousins Cale Bright, 8, and Ezra Wildsmith, 4, stop for a picture after one of Cale’s basketball games earlier this year.
  • Several members of the Mary Blount Chapter DAR attended the Knox County Council of Regents’ Annual George Washington Luncheon at Rothchild’s in Knoxville. Pictured in front are, from left, Carolyn Templeton, Debra Wilson, Lynda Williams, Charlotte Miller, Millie Peters, Jeanie VanWinkle and Joyce Marshall. In back are, from left, Mary Lynn Morgan, Iris Davenport, Deborah Lehman, Patsy Ellis, Shirley Rouse, Barbara Spence, Florence Byrd, Pat Reilly, Diana Flaherty, Kathy Romero, GayNell Keiser and Kathy Meacham.
  • The Maryville High School DECA members attended the Regional DECA competition recently.
  • Edie Jones and Carolyn Trentham stop for a photo in front of the aquarium at the Opry Mills Complex in Nashville. They also visited the Opryland Hotel, Wildhorse Saloon, the Grand Ole Opry and enjoyed Ricky Skaggs and Trisha Yearwood.


Full gallery »Snapshots April 1, 2010

  • Addy Raper reads a story to her baby brother, Aidan.
  • The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution awarded Carolyn Templeton the Excellence in Community Service Award at the February Mary Blount DAR Awards Tea. Mrs. Templeton was recognized for her many hours of dedicated service as a Volunteer in the Park (VIP) and as an Ambassador for the 75th Anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pictured are Charlotte Miller and Carolyn Templeton.
  • Edie Jones, left, and Carolyn Trentham enjoy the shows and great music at Dollywood.
  • The Foothills Juniors Volleyball 12-13 age group pose for a picture at a tournament in Franklin. Standing from left are coach Kaley Hollingsworth, Courtney Fain, Michaela Miller, Kati Townsend, Julia Vickers, Alex Berry and coach Sarah Jenkins. Kneeling from left are Maggie Roark, Nadia Jabbour, Dani Crowder and Lexie Dubbs. Not pictured is Ryane Murray.
  • Landon Baker and Jared Pondell pose for a snapshot at the Oakland Baptist Church Valentine youth party.
  • Makayla Lindsey celebrated her eleventh birthday with a sleepover with friends. In the back are Kayla Wilbirn, Makayla Lindsey, Bailey Smith and Taya Caulum. Front row are Makena Lindsey, Tori Crouch and Haley Breeden.


Full gallery »Snapshots March 25, 2010

  • The FHJRS 15s volleyball club celebrated their second championship of the season at the Winter Slam Tournament in Knoxville with a tournament play record of 12-0. Team members pictured are, back row from left, Mary Allison Capps, coach Robert Jones, Shelby Buck, Jordyn Garrison, Brooklyn Howard, Ciera Lagrange, Kendra Swafford, Taylor Dennis and coach Kate Poeppelmen; In the front are Callie Kennedy and Lexi Saddler. Not pictured is Katie Miller.
  • Making an effort to help in Restoration International Outreach network’s Haitian relief/rebuilding work are, from left, Clara Peals, Debbie Sloan, Mack Coulter, Tony Bell with REO East and Kay Lamuno. In February BCAR members donated several items to RIO’s missions teams headed to Haiti.
  • Bekah Dale Gardner visits McGhee Tyson Airport after cleanup from a winter snow storm with her dad Trevis. Bekah always asks about why Dad was at the airport whenever it snows, so she was treated to an up close visit to answer her questions.
  • Friends enjoying sunny Sunday afternoon are, from left, Callie Jo Cunningham, Jaxon Longhurst, Caleb Cunningham and Brooke Longhurst.
  • The 13 & 14 year old Blount County Parks and Recreation Basketball Championship was held at Alcoa High School on Saturday. Going into the game the Red team had a record of 10-0 and the Blue team had a record of 9-1. An exciting game for fans ended with the Blue Team as champions and a final score of 30-25. The Blue team roster includes, back row, Daniel West, Brandon Fagg, Katlyn McLemore, Gannon Reindheart and Austin Parriss; Front row are Jared Helton, Marshall Knoll, John McLaughlin and Cole Bright. The Blue Team was coached by Dan West, left, and John McLaughlin
  • Richard Hatten took this photo of the Spence Field shelter in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The snow deapth was 20”.



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