January 2019 19
Tri-Cities Most Eligible Bachelor & Bachelorette
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Bartender of the Week: Ashley Gilbert
On any given evening for the past 12 ½ years, you can find me creating cocktails, whether it be for patrons or at homes for friends. I began bartending on my 21st birthday in 2006 at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian, VA. Since then, I’ve worked at very diverse establishments such as restaurants, night clubs, […]
Batteries Not Included
My Family’s Gaming Legacy
For as long as my memory can reach back, there are two games I know of that stand out in my mind as the chosen ones of my family, equality on both sides of where I come from. When I was a kid I can recall being sent to bed while downstairs hours and hours […]
Appalachian Wanderers
Appalachian Wanderers: Unaka Mountain Wildlife Auto Loop
Cherokee legend tells the story of the Great Buzzard, a being who is responsible for creating the mountains we call home. It is said that when the earth was first formed, the ground was still soft mud. The buzzard was sent to look for a dry landing spot, but as he flew on and on […]
Stargazer
Winter Constellations Connect Us With Antiquity
The winter constellations are taking center stage in our night skies, distinct and dazzling with bright stars, many having names dating back 3,000 years or more. As darkness descends, Orion the Hunter is hurdling over the eastern horizon on his side, and hours later standing erect over our southern horizon. Above him is the V-shape […]
Pop Life
Happy Birthday, Batman!
He is know as The Caped Crusader, The Dark Knight and The World’s Greatest Detective. He is Batman. The iconic comic book character turns 80 in 2019 and he is as relevant and popular as ever. He, along with Superman and Wonder Woman, make up the trinity of the most famous DC comic book characters […]
Sweet Scenes: A Walkable Window Display
Main Street Jonesborough is hosting Sweet Scenes, a Valentine’s Day themed walkable window display February 1 through February 9. Sweet Scenes is a spinoff of the popular Window Wonderland event that is typically held in early January, this year the event will transition from a winter theme to a Valentine’s Day theme with the announcement […]
“History Bites” at Johnson Farm
As part of its winter History Bites lectures, local author and Times-News columnist Terry Ruscin will present his “School Days” program at Historic Johnson Farm at noon on Wed., Jan. 16. Tickets cost $5 and include light refreshments. The fully-illustrated program on the history of Henderson County schools includes one- and two-room schoolhouses, subscription and […]
10 New Year’s Resolutions For Self-Improvement
1. Keep a Planner I have kept a planner for the past five years and I can’t live without one. I prefer to use a paper one, but your phone calendar can work too, it is just important that you use it! A planner will allow you to schedule out your days and manage your […]
RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World
East Tennessee PBS, Independent Lens and the International Storytelling Center invite you to a free screening of RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World is an electrifying look at the Native American influence in popular music — despite attempts to ban, censor and erase Indian culture. The film […]
H.O.P.E Project
Helping (and) Offering Personal Empowerment program is for families born into poverty who are mentored and lead into a better life within our two year program. We currently have 5 families, and would love to be able to have more! We offer incentives, mentoring, and more through this program. We meet monthly for families who […]
