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EDiTOr Pettus Read CirCuLATiON mANAgEr Stacey Warner BOArD OF DirECTOrS President Lacy Upchurch, Vice President Danny Rochelle DirECTOrS AT LArgE Jeff Aiken, Charles Hancock, Catherine Via DiSTriCT DirECTOrS Malcolm Burchfiel, James Haskew, Eric Mayberry, Dan Hancock, David Mitchell STATE FB WOmENS CHAirmAN Jane May ADviSOrY DirECTOrS Dr. Joseph DiPietro, State YF&R Chairman Mark Klepper CHiEF ADmiNiSTrATivE OFFiCEr Julius Johnson TrEASurEr Wayne Harris COmpTrOLLEr Tim Dodd
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1/ Stroll through the Elmore Holly Collection at the university of Tennessee Arboretum in Oak ridge page 33 2/ Order the brisket at Larrys Bar-B-Q at the Wagon in Decherd (and dont forget the mustard slaw!) page 31 3 / See where Elvis presley, Johnny Cash and other legends bought their clothes at Lansky Brothers in memphis page 6 4 / Enjoy true Southern hospitality and Southern cooking at the historic hotels of red Boiling Springs page 40 5 / Try the chevre and other cheeses made by the young goat farmers at Noble Springs Dairy in Franklin page 7
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next day to Freds Furniture and talked to your cousin Pierce about a new set. He sold me this high-debt TV, which most folks call HD. He suggested I should also get satellite channels since my antenna is a thing of the past, so I signed up for that and now get over 150 channels. And you know, aint none of them worth watching. What do you watch? I asked. The same things we always did, said the old man. We started going through the channels once this thing got all set up, and Ive never seen anything like it. People just dont have any scruples anymore! Like what? I just had to ask. He rolled his eyes and said, You got these folks who have been lost for years, and everybody votes to see who gets kicked off an island I wouldnt have been on in the first place. Just dont make sense if you ask me. Plus, all these shows where folks think they can sing and they couldnt carry a tune in a milk bucket is not my idea of entertainment. Why dont they just put the good ones on to begin with and let those others go back home to a day job? I could see cousin Pierce had sold Uncle Sid more than what he really needed or understood, but it was good to hear common sense for a change. Uncle Sid had always called things the way he saw them, and his review of TV shows was pretty much on my way of thinking. This high-debt TV really makes ball games enjoyable, and Andy and Barney seem like they are right here in the room with you, Uncle Sid went on to say. But that other stuff just gives me an opportunity to read the paper and this weeks Sunday school lesson, which is good enough for me. Its hard to beat Andy and Barney since high-debt TV has arrived at Uncle Sids.
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1/ Its a Wrap
Save money this holiday season by creating your own gift wrapping materials. This can be a do-it-yourself project, or you can let your kids in on the fun, too. One idea is to put your hands in finger paint, then place them on white craft paper, creating a fun, unique pattern for your wrapping paper. You can also make your own gift tags. First, cut shapes of mittens out of construction paper, then stitch them together using a sewing machine. Complete the project by punching a hole through the bottom of the mittens and tying a ribbon. Put the finishing touches on your gift by tying on a bow made from household items such as yarn, rickrack or thread.
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Looking to spruce up your home this season? Follow the lead of many established designers and decorators with a visit to Short Sheet Fabric. Owned by Scott Howard, the original store in Crossville features one of the largest selections of home interior fabrics in the state. The shop is housed in an old eight-room school building, with each of the rooms filled with a variety of materials, including cotton prints, upholstery and multipurpose fabrics. Decorative sheers and trims are available as well. In addition, the Crossville location offers two independent businesses on-site for customer convenience, assisting with design, re-upholstery and custom creations. Short Sheet Fabric locations can also be found in Sweetwater and Bristol. Learn more at www.shortsheet.com.
sportswear, contemporary denim for men and women, and a gift shop. Besides Elvis, others who have sported Lansky Brothers clothing include Johnny Cash, Isaac Hayes, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison.
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Chugging into Nashville this winter is the 17th Annual Christmas Toy Train Show, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in the Agricultural Building and will feature viewable operating layouts of all sizes, new and used trains from major manufacturers available for purchase, as well as train parts and railroad objects. Attendees can enjoy a toy train and collectible show, railroad memorabilia, and a train show and sale. Kids can also register to win a Lionel train set. Sponsored by the Music City Chapter Train Collectors Association, admission to the show is $7. Children 12 years old and under are free.
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The Tennessee Association of Museums recognized Ann EllingtonWagner as the Museum Volunteer of the Year for her work with the Preemie Evergreen project at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum. Ellington-Wagner, daughter of Gov. and Mrs. Buford Ellington, worked with the Baptist Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to decorate and display an evergreen tree at the museum with items for premature infants and their families. Over eight months, she organized 26 volunteers, who spent almost 3,000 hours creating 434 small garments to keep premature babies warm. To learn about more volunteer opportunities at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum, call (615) 8375197 or visit www.tnagmuseum.org.
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hen folklore legend and lumberjack paul Bunyan explored the American frontier, he may not have known the impact his occupation would have on Tennessees housing market. An upward trend in log homes in Tennessee indicates that residents of the volunteer State are paying attention to the beauty and benefits of a log home. Dr. Adam Taylor is an assistant professor and forest products extension specialist in Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries at the university of Tennessee in Knoxville. According to Taylor, many people choose a log home because there is something aesthetic they like about it. With a log home, the wood is visible, contributing to a rugged image or lifestyle. part of the image is the rustic frontier, the get-away-from-it-all. Log homes fit with that, Taylor says. A wood specialist, Taylor points out that
wood is definitely an environmentally friendly building material. it is durable, affordable, plentiful and renewable, he says, noting that almost all homes are built with wood, but people go back to log homes because of the spirit they represent. There is a pretty sizable industry in the state of Tennessee, Taylor says. We are kind of the center of the log home industry. A leading manufacturer in the log home industry nationwide, Honest Abe Log Homes inc., headquartered in moss, has operated in Tennessee for three decades. Joshua Beasley, spokesman for the company, believes that many Tennesseans choose log homes because they are connected to tradition. We are proud of our heritage and connected to our natural surroundings, whether that be the timber-filled mountains of East Tennessee or the beautiful farming country in the western part of the state, Beasley says. Being connected to ones heritage and enjoying nature is what log-home living is all about.
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fter a 12-hour day as executive chef at the Nashville marriott at vanderbilt university, matt Simonds will often drive to his home in Lavergne, grab a chainsaw and head to the walk-in freezer in his basement. in the 15-degree cooler, hell carve intricate shapes out of 310-pound blocks of ice sometimes for nine or 10 hours straight. Sometimes ill carve through the night, he says. Or ill carve on my days off. This determination and occasional sleep deprivation is all part of the niche side business he has carved in ice.
i couldnt draw a stick figure to save my life, he says. i had no artistic ability whatsoever. its more patience than anything, and learning to use the tools. You start picking up on movement and flow and symmetry. You learn something new every day.
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Simonds bounced around as a chef to jobs in different states, all while competing in ice-carving championships throughout the country and running an ice-carving business on the side. He moved to Tennessee in 1990 and became involved in the National ice Carving Association, which began hosting ice-carving competitions in Nashville. in 1992, he won $18,000 in competitions and landed the Tennessee state title seven years in a row. Simonds has finished second in the nationals, and he served as a judge in 2002. Now 44 years old with a family including his wife, Lynn, of 21 years, and their four children Simonds rarely competes. instead, he spends his spare time carving motorcycles, corporate logos, surfers, swans, hearts, snowmen, mermaids, horses and just about anything else someone wants made of ice. He donates many of his ice sculptures to charity events, and he does demonstrations for churches and other groups by request. most of Simonds business comes through word of mouth, and his reputation has secured some major clients, including gaylord Opryland resort & Convention Center. He creates all the ice sculptures for gaylord Opryland, except for the holiday iCE exhibit. vincent Dreffs, director of catering for gaylord Opryland, says ice sculptures are often used as marketing tools to display company logos or sponsors, and as intricate, interactive dcor from ice vases for fresh flowers to cold buffet tables. i believe guests are always going to be infatuated with items that take them to the unknown, Dreffs says. We know we are getting the forefront of the industry when matt is involved in an ice presentation. Simonds keeps pricing simple, charging $300 for most single-block carvings in the Nashville area. For more information, visit www.specialtyicecarvings.com.
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Simonds can design a sculpture from something as simple as a logo, drawing or photograph. He makes his own 310pound blocks of ice with two ice machines at his Rutherford County home. He uses an electric chainsaw, die grinders and hand-sanders to shape the ice inside one walk-in freezer, and a second freezer is used to store the ice. When you carve in the freezer, every cut stays, and you can make the piece perfect, he says. Simonds makes a design template using newsprint and an opaque projector. He draws the design within the ice block and freezes the paper to the ice. Then he cuts the design with a chainsaw and refines it with other tools. Believe it or not, I sweat up a storm in the freezer, says Simonds, whose typical carving gear includes snow boots, sweatpants, ski suit, gloves and a hooded jacket.
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Through his Nashville company, Specialty ice Carvings, Simonds can recreate a corporate logo (and just about anything else) in a sculpture. One of his most popular and progressive ice sculptures is a luge an ice slide through which someone pours a drink and catches it at the bottom in a glass. i did one for a bar mitzvah, and it went like wildfire after that party, he says. its the number-one piece that i do, hands-down. Theyre a lot of fun, and they get people involved. Simonds has created so many ice luges, he can make one in about 40 minutes. A typical ice sculpture takes about two hours, while a 2,000-pound ice bar could take 10 or 12 hours. He views the ice work as a spin-off of his training as an executive chef a blend of artistic creation, presentation and oldfashioned hard work. if it wasnt for being a chef, i wouldnt have gotten into ice, he says. They go hand in hand.
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immy ramsey wasnt expecting to snap anything extraordinary when he wandered the Appalachian Quilt Trail this past January. He was simply taking his mother along on one of his photo hunts, on a different part of the trail that usually didnt produce his favorite pictures. He certainly wasnt expecting to shoot the winner of the 15th annual Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation photo Contest. it was a happy accident, ramsey says. This self-proclaimed happy accident involved an old barn-turned-winery, a Nikon D90 and a perfect patch of sky with a little rustic appeal for added effect. it just had character. The color and texture of the barn, and the sky behind it just made the whole thing pop, ramsey says. A month later, he stumbled across the photo contest, and today hes the grand prize winner. ramsey picked up photography as a hobby two years ago and has been snapping pictures ever since. He spends five days a week either shooting or working on photos, though he isnt a professional. ramsey never took classes or received any formal training; he taught himself all the tricks. its my passion, he says. There was plenty of passion to go around this year, and with more than 1,800 photos submitted, this proved to be the contests biggest year. Winners were chosen in three categories Childhood memories, rural Living and Tennessee Barns by a team at Journal Communications in Franklin, the publisher of this magazine. The following photos were selected as winners, along with a number of pictures worthy of honorable mention, which you can see in slideshows at tnhomeandfarm.com. Dont lose focus the 2011 photo contest will be begin again in our Spring issue, which will include an entry form and all the information you need.
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Jimmy Ramsey Blountville Sullivan County Farm Bureau
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Jennifer Demay Hartsville Trousdale County Farm Bureau
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Amanda Peden Bon Aqua Hickman County Farm Bureau
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Shannon Cherry Red Boiling Springs Clay County Farm Bureau
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Rachael Mitchell Ardmore Lincoln County Farm Bureau
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Dana Parmenter Ripley Lauderdale County Farm Bureau
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Wayne Ashburn Cookeville Putnam County Farm Bureau
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Gary Pope Chattanooga Hamilton County Farm Bureau
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Tina Franklin Chattanooga Hamilton County Farm Bureau
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Julie Walker Bulls Gap Greene County Farm Bureau
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YOULL NEVER GET TiRED OF TURKEY WiTH THESE FLAVORFUL SOLUTiONS FOR HOLiDAY LEFTOVERS
STORY BY JESSiCA WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFFREY S. OTTO FOOD ST YLING BY KRiSTEN WiNSTON CATERiNG
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ven when the holidays are over, the house guests are gone and your fine China is put away, food often remains left behind particularly that huge turkey you thought your family and friends could somehow manage to eat in its entirety. packed away in the refrigerator or the freezer, your leftover meat is typically destined to stay there, taking up precious space, until eventually deemed unfit to eat and thrown away; because, really, how many turkey sandwiches can one consume? However, your delicious holiday turkey leftovers do not have to go to waste; in fact, you can create fun, tasty dishes that are a far cry from a simple sandwich. if youre craving a warm, savory meal, try out the turkey pot pie, perfect for dinnertime.
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An unusual breakfast idea is turkey hash, where you saut the bird with potatoes and top it with a fried egg. Or, if something a bit lighter appeals to you, create a more inspired sandwich, using toasted turkey, Brie, green apple and red onion. For another spin on the traditional sandwich, try a hot brown. These open-faced sandwiches, made with creamy, rich bchamel sauce, are anything but typical. Eat these decadent creations with a fork, and savor each bite of warm, melted cheesy goodness. Are you hungry yet? Not to worry weve provided detailed recipes on the following pages so you can make the most of your holiday leftovers, too. This leaves you with only one problem: What are you going to do with all of that empty fridge space?
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Turkey Hash
1 pounds medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 7 1 1 1 4 tablespoons unsalted butter medium onion, diced red bell pepper, diced cup cooked turkey, diced large eggs, optional
put potatoes in large pot and cover with cold water. Simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 15-20 minutes. While potatoes are cooling, melt 6 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the onions and peppers until soft and golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add potatoes, turkey, 1 teaspoon salt and teaspoon pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 15 minutes. Optional: Fry eggs in remaining tablespoon of butter and serve on top of hash.
if youre not a fan of brie or dont have any available, this recipe works well with any kind of soft cheese.
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12 ounces turkey breast, sliced 4 4 8 slices toasted thick-sliced white bread slices tomato slices bacon, cooked and drained
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in a small saucepan, dissolve bouillon cube in broth. in a large pot, melt the butter and saut the onions over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, until translucent. Add the flour and cook over low heat. Stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add the broth mixture to the sauce. Simmer over low heat for 1 more minute, stirring, until thick. And 1 teaspoon salt, teaspoon pepper and heavy cream. Add the turkey, all of the vegetables and the parsley. mix well. place the stew in a baking dish, and put the baking dish on a sheet pan lined with parchment or wax paper. Bake for 15 minutes. Bake 1 pie crust for 10 minutes. remove from oven and pour mixture in. Cover with top crust, seal edges and trim excess dough. Brush with egg wash and cut three slits in top. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 375 degrees.
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Heat butter and add flour. Whisk and slowly cook for 5 minutes. Whisk in cream and milk, and stir until heated. Whisk in cheese until melted. Season with salt and white pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Sauce should be very thick. place toast in an oven-safe dish. Top with turkey and tomatoes. Cover well with sauce. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. garnish with bacon.
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hink of her as Santas kitchen elf. For more than 35 years, Anne Throneberry has been the face of Christmas for the Duck River Electric Membership Corporation headquartered in Shelbyville. In November each year, the home economist develops and presents a popular holiday foods program in each of the counties the DREMC serves. Participants take home tons of decorating ideas, as well as a recipe book with more than 100 recipes that Throneberry spends a full year developing and testing. Cooking has been a lifelong passion for this Rutherford County native. Throneberry learned to cook at her grandmothers elbow in the tiny community of Rockvale. My grandmother Farris had 10 boys, and I loved cooking with her, Throneberry muses. My grandfather had a country sawmill, and she cooked lunch for them every day. From Rockvale, Throneberry went on to major in home economics at the University of Tennessee and taught school for a few years before joining the DREMC as a home energy specialist. Over the years, she has developed hundreds of recipes for co-op members. She even wrote and published two cookbooks of her own that are currently out of print. I sold every copy I ever had, she notes. Quick to share credit, Throneberry says her husband, Randy, often brings home recipes for her to test and further serves as a very supportive taste tester. To get ideas for additional recipes, she consults family and friends, as well as the more than 500 cookbooks she has collected over the years. Though she retired from the DREMC in 2009, Throneberrys former supervisors insist that she continue her holiday program. She agreed for two reasons people still love the program, and she still loves Christmas. Its just a part of who I am, Throneberry says. I have a Christmas tree in every room, even the bathroom! I pass along my ideas and
recipes because I want everyone to gather in the kitchen and make their own memories. Cassandra M. Vanhooser
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Turn slow cooker on high and add the first six ingredients. Cook for 45 minutes (dont peek or stir). Reduce heat to low and cook one hour, stirring until all chocolate is melted. Add almond flavoring. Put into miniature Christmas muffin liners. Store in an airtight container or place on trays for holiday gifts. Yields approximately 75 pieces.
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old-timers who were friends of Larrys. This is their place, she says. They can come and relax, find someone wholl speak to them and give them a smile. Still, most come for the food. Smoked meats anchor the menu, and you cant go wrong with any of the selections. Cook Billy Hendon adds a gentle touch to the Boston butt, beef brisket, pork spareribs and chicken he tends. All the sides are made in-house, many with recipes that remain family secrets. Daddy never shared his recipes, Keese says. I still keep them in a lockbox at the bank. Only a handful of relatives have ever made the slaw and barbecue sauce. The mustardvinegar-sugar poolroom slaw recipe comes from Keeses great-grandmother Emma Fraley and resembles a chow-chow relish. Its the perfect complement to the pulled pork and slaw dogs. The tomato-based barbecue sauce starts sweet but finishes with some heat. Other offerings include baked beans, potato salad, Italian green beans and turnip greens. Theres also a list of homemade pies and cookies that will make your mouth water. I dont even have a freezer right now, Keese says. We make everything fresh. Id rather say, We sold out, than serve you something that is not fresh. Cassandra M. Vanhooser
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berry production. Plant a male within 30 to 40 of females to ensure good fertilization and berry set. Hollies prefer to grow in moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Most do well in partial-shade to full-sun, but check with your local nursery for the particular requirements of the cultivars you select. To learn more about hollies and their characteristics, check out the website for the Holly Society of America, www.hollysocam.org. The evergreen holly recognized as a U.S. favorite, with green leaves and red berries, is the English holly (Ilex aquifolium). In the South this plant is slow growing and benefits from partial to full-shade rather than direct sun. Both green and variegated selections are available. I like the green-leaved selections Boulder Creek, Larry Peters, Cilata Major and Beacon. Among the evergreen American holly (I. opaca) worth noting is Old Heavy Berry (lots of fruit, as you can guess). Croonenburg is unusual in that it bears both female and male blooms on the same plant, thus it may bear red fruit without a separate pollinator. Stewards Silver Crown is a popular variegated selection that bears red fruit. Not every holly is an evergreen. Both Ilex decidua and Ilex verticillata have foliage that turns yellow and drops in the fall leaving branches loaded throughout the winter with bright red berries. Selections include Warren Red, Council Fire, Winter Red and Red Sprite. The Holly Society of America chose Red Sprite as the 2010 Holly of the Year to encourage the use of this fantastic deciduous holly in the landscape. So how about you? Will you deck your halls and landscape with boughs of holly this season?
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Then Eddie passed away, and at a time like that, you just dont know what youre going to do, but I did know I just didnt want to pick up and sell everything. We let it rock along that year, and my brother came over and helped. We just sort of got through that first year with the good Lords help. By the next year we started making plans on what we needed to do and how to do it. There arent many female leaders in the ag industry, and you are one of the few Farm Bureau county presidents in the state. How does that feel? I feel very honored to have a position of leadership in my county. I kind of just fell into it, really. My husband was on the board, and when he passed away I asked if I could have his spot. After four or five years, the president passed away, and they elected me president at that time. Its just amazing Ive learned so much in my position, both on the county and state level. And you learn to listen as much or more than you speak. Melissa Burniston
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WHERE: TENNESSEE STATE FAIRGROUNDS AGRICULTURAL BUILDING, Nashville, TN. (Wedgewood exit on I-65 S.) Plenty of free parking available. WHEN: SAT. DECEMBER 11, 2010 The show is open to the general public. Opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. ADMISSION: $7.00 per person children 12 and under are FREE! SPECIAL DRAWING OF LIONEL TRAIN SETS FOR CHILDREN ONLY! Trains will be available for children to play with and experience! Watch actual operating layouts of all sizes in action! COME AND FIND: Train parts, train objects, trains to operate, train books, collectable trains, new electric trains, refurbished trains.
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the help that she occasionally turned to during those days, and that was then. Experts today tell us if the growth rate of the last 20 years continues, long-term care costs will triple in the next 20 years. And its easy to think we wont need longterm care, especially if we think of long-term care as nursing-home care, explains Phyllis Shelton, a long-term care consultant. The reality is that most people will never be in a nursing home as less than 15 percent of long-term care happens there. Most extended care is at home. Mamas story, at least in that respect, is the norm and not the exception. Thats why Shelton stresses baby boomers must not ignore long-term care planning now when they are younger and still working and benefit from the most affordable rates. Many families who did plan for their long-term care needs, she says, contend long-term care insurance was the only thing that kept their loved one out of a nursing home by providing money to pay for caregivers at home. We at the Farm Bureau believe this is such an important matter that weve provided an exclusive discounted offer for qualified members who have wondered about the affordability of long-term care insurance. Call (866) 808-2077, email LTC@trh.com or visit trh.com and click on Long Term Care Coverage. Someone will answer your questions about a simple cash product that will pay benefits directly to you, the policyholder, instead of to a provider. In other words, you will make the decision how, where and from whom your care will be delivered when you need it. That is, for me, a Mama Brightwell kind of decision.
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read news, watch videos, view photo galleries and more. Do you enjoy reading Farm Bureau News? Now its also available online as a digital version of the newspaper, where you can flip through the pages without having to download it. You can also find past issues of the publication. The Member Benefits section has been upgraded to help you take full advantage of all the great deals and discounts you receive just for being a Farm Bureau member. The site also lets you listen to new and past episodes of the Home & Farm radio podcast, as well as
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Clockwise from top: Common areas of The Donoho Hotel; the front porch of the Thomas House, a family-style meal at Armours Red Boiling Springs Hotel.
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A HEALiNG SENSE OF TRANqUiLiTY STiLL FLOWS iN RED BOiLiNG SPRiNGS
STORY BY REBECCA DENTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTONY BOSHiER
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ears ago, a steady stream of travelers flowed to the town of red Boiling Springs in search of miracles. This scenic valley about 75 miles northeast of Nashville, in the foothills of the Cumberland mountains became famous for its natural mineral waters, which were said to cure everything from rheumatism to diabetes. in its 1920s heyday, red Boiling Springs was home to numerous boarding houses and 11 majestic hotels with bath houses, pools, bowling alleys and dance halls. many hotels added annexes and cottages to accommodate the growing influx of guests who came in search of the healing waters. They had a casino, a lake, an amusement park and big bands even Tommy Dorsey came here, says Debra Emery, co-owner of Armours red Boiling Springs Hotel. it was almost like a small Las vegas. red Boiling Springs bustling resort era evaporated in the 1940s after World War ii,
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when modern medicine, transportation and recreational activities ushered folks in different directions. The rural town of about 1,000 people is much quieter these days, but the three remaining historic hotels Thomas House Bed & Breakfast, Armours red Boiling Springs Hotel and The Donoho Hotel offer a peaceful glimpse of the towns resort history. One hotel still offers mineral baths, while the others regularly feature live entertainment. Antique stores, a pottery shop, a motorcycle museum, the public library and covered bridges are within walking distance, and other attractions including a couple of hot spots for barbecue are just a short drive away.
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The Thomas House www.thomashousehotel.com (615) 699-3006 The Donoho Hotel www.thedonohohotel.com (800) 799-1705 Armours Red Boiling Springs Hotel www.armourshotel.com (615) 699-2180
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with rocking chairs, its a popular place for weddings, rehearsal dinners and other gatherings. But the hotels main attraction is its dinner theater, which presents shows two weekends a month throughout the year (except January). its been very successful for us, and our prices are reasonable $25 for dinner and a play, owner Evelyn Thomas Cole says. The Thomas House is also known for its ghosts. Since being featured on the A&E television show Paranormal State, curious travelers from across the country and abroad, including Japan, Switzerland, Scotland and England, have traveled here to catch a glimpse of a ghost. Weve all seen things here, says Cole, who bought the hotel in 1993 with her late husband, roy Cole, and now runs it with her family. We didnt tell it for years, because you never know how people will react to things like that. But people started telling us what they were seeing. The Thomas Houses hearty Southern meals, served family-style, are another popular attraction. A lunch buffet is served on Sundays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with no reservations required. addition to church groups, tour groups, corporate conferences and other special events. Family-style country meals, the friendly nature of people in town and old-fashioned solitude keep visitors coming back, Stroop says. Weve had several doctors who like to get away for two or three days and just read, he says. its beautiful on the porch, or under the 100-year-old shade trees. people are the worlds best around here, and you have the ability to almost hibernate to get out of the fast pace for awhile, with this beautiful scenery around you.
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Carolers entertain passersby during Dickens of a Christmas, which takes place Dec. 11-12 in historic downtown Franklin.
a candlelight christmas Dec. 3-4 & 10-11, rocky mount museum, Piney flats
A visit to rocky mount Living History museum provides a glimpse back to an earlier time. music, dancing, decorations and sacred tales will all be part of your experience. CONTACT: 888-538-1791, rockymountmuseum.com
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senior center, sewanee
Downtown cleveland
A weekend of Yuletide fun, Christmas carols and gifts for the little ones. Activities for children and adults alike include traditional Christmas decorating, tea parties and a three-day mountain craft show. Dont be surprised if Saint Nick drops by. CONTACT: 423-881-5708, tnstateparks.com
Constructed in 1858 before the Civil War, the home reflects the transition between greek revival and italianate styles, which were so popular at that time. Twenty Christmas trees will be decorated and on display throughout the historic mansion. CONTACT: Barbara Brown, 931-801-0822, clarksville.tn.us
Come help plant our future woodlands. For every tree you plant in the park, you get to
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creative process. Features food, pictures with Santa, Christmas parade, and caroling at the historic courthouse after the parade. CONTACT: 423-775-0361, mainstreetdayton.org
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Welcome the holiday season with lively music and entertainment in 1780s fashion. Tour the Bowen plantation House and manskers Station. Hear the reading of the Christmas Story and special music. CONTACT: 615-859-3678, manskersstation.org
Tour of Homes features beautiful and historic private homes and the graceful Oaklands Historic House museum. Stops along the our will be festively adorned historical homes and churches. Additionally, the Sons of the Confederate veterans, murfreesboro Camp #33 will present living history demonstrations on the lawn of the mansion. CONTACT: 615-893-0022, oaklandsmuseum.org
building, columbia
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Tour historic homes and buildings decorated for the holidays. includes caroling, holiday food, historic character portrayals and Civil War re-enactments. CONTACT: 865-354-2877, rockwood2000.com
north Pole excursion Train With santa Dec. 5 & 11, Tennessee
Come join Santa on this wintertime train ride to Lebanon. CONTACT: 615-244-9001, tcry.org
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This event features live history presentations, Cherokee arts & crafts demonstration, storytelling and Christmas carols. red Clay State Historic park is the last eastern council grounds for the Cherokee Nation. CONTACT: 423-479-0339, mainstreetcleveland.com
Features a vendors market, light displays, carriage rides and Santa. CONTACT: 731-925-2363
Jonesborough
17th annual christmas Toy Train show Dec. 11, Tennessee state
Show opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. Children 12 and under get in free. Find train parts, trains to operate, train books and much more. CONTACT: 615-758-6003
fairgrounds, nashville
A victorian-themed Christmas with more than 200 costumed characters re-enacting the work of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. victorian crafts, food, horse-drawn carriages, carolers and Scrooge. CONTACT: 615-591-8500, historicfranklin.com
Dickens of a christmas
Storytelling with international Toastmaster Karen Davis and guests. CONTACT: 615699-2738, grandpas-house.com
crockett christmas Dec. 11, Davy crockett birthplace state Park, limestone
The birthplace cabin will be decorated in pioneer spirit. Traditional music will be provided along with hot wassail and
Festival of Trees, Christmas tree lighting, a Taste of Christmas, Santa and more. CONTACT: 931-653-4511
Jonesborough
beauty, and cultural traditions of Townsend, Cades Cove, and great Smoky mountains National park. Activities include illustrated talks, tours, history hikes, music and dance, and more. CONTACT: Jeanie Hilten, 865-448-6134, smokymountainfestivals.org
Dogwood arts festival House & garden show feb. 11-13, knoxville
The show is the largest house and garden show in Tennessee for the do-it-yourselfer and the gardening enthusiast. CONTACT: 865-637-4561, dogwoodarts.com
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A birthday celebration to commemorate the establishment of the Shiloh National military park. CONTACT: 731-925-8181, tourhardincounty.org
Young musicians perform with other musicians. The contest is open to musicians ages 18 and under. CONTACT: patricia Humbert, 423-272-1961, rogersvillefiddle.com
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have often heard about winter wonderlands in songs and from family members who live in the deep North, but last year I was able to experience this magic for myself here in the South. I enjoy venturing out into foul weather when other photographers might choose to stay in. The preparation time and effort has always produced many rewards. During the second week of January 2009, a weeklong spell of subfreezing temperatures gripped the Southeast. Along with the cold came a soft blanket of snow that we Tennesseans do not often experience. Anxious to explore an area that friends had told me about, I bundled up against the 16-degree weather and began my journey. I drove in the bitter cold for an hour and half to reach Tellico, a small town at the edge of Cherokee National Forest in East Tennessee. A short drive out of town, I briefly rode on the Cherohala Skyway and then took a long, slow
drive up a snow-covered narrow, two-lane Park Service road to my planned destination Bald River Falls. Once there, I made my way across the bridge and down the side of the hill to my favorite spot next to the waters edge. I took in the sights and sounds of this majestic 100-foot, mostly frozen waterfall while preparing myself and my gear to photograph this spectacle. When the sun rose through the trees, the magic began. Light traced through the tall pines along the creek bed, creating strong contrasts and light paths. The pines, silhouetted by the sun,sheltered the snowcovered falls from the ensuing harsh overhead light. I considered this Act 1 of a play without a script that would unfold naturally in front of me. I waited patiently for light to move to spots where I envisioned images to create while I braced against the elements. The cold weather presented many challenges both personally and with my equipment. I had to limit the exposure of my hands on my camera dials to keep from getting frostbite. I kept the camera in my coat when not shooting to keep the battery warm and my cameras digital systems functioning. After a couple of hours photographing this waterfall and sharing a rare sight with only three other fellow photographers, I ventured further up the snow-covered road to the Baby Falls, which are only 8 feet tall but have a stair-step series of falls below them. The pools of water created seemed to almost seamlessly blend into the mountain side. As I finished collecting memories of the frozen falls, the snow began to melt on the roadways, and the crowds began to arrive. This is a very popular spot since the falls are only a few feet away from the main bridge. I finished my journey that day by driving back down to Tellico and wandering through the handful of shops in the town square. The day was magical and might never happen again, but if it does, I will certainly return to collect more memories.
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