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		<title>KPD Commander Forum Set for Nov. 3, at Bearden Branch Library~ from the City of Knoxville</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[~ from the City of Knoxville Knoxville residents in the East and West police districts can attend the Knoxville Police Department Commander Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road, Knoxville. The forum gives residents an opportunity to learn about crime trends in their area, ask [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Knoxville residents in the East and West police districts can attend the Knoxville Police Department Commander Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road, Knoxville.</p>
<p>The forum gives residents an opportunity to learn about crime trends in their area, ask questions of KPD officers and meet officers who patrol Knoxville neighborhoods.</p>
<p>For more information, contact Anita Watson at awatson@knoxvilletn.gov (mailto:awatson@knoxvilletn.gov) or call 865-215-7042.</p>
<p>The City of Knoxville provides meaningful access to City programs, services and activities in compliance with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II. Translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.</p>
<p>To request language translation services, contact the Human Resources Department at TitleVI@KnoxvilleTN.gov or 865-215-3100. To request a disability accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at ADA@KnoxvilleTN.gov or 865-215-3100 at least 72 hours before the forum.</p>
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		<title>Community &#038; Family Comes Together to Support ALS Research and Patient Services at Charity Golf Tournament</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Community members, local businesses, golfers and supporters from across East Tennessee will gather for the ALS Association Charity Golf Tournament, a fundraising event dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often known as Lou Gehrig&#8217;s Disease. The tournament will raise critical funds (Over $20k already raised) for the ALS Association&#8217;s [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<div class="elementToProof">Community members, local businesses, golfers and supporters from across East Tennessee will gather for the <b>ALS Association Charity Golf Tournament</b>, a fundraising event dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often known as Lou Gehrig&#8217;s Disease.</div>
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<div class="elementToProof">The tournament will raise critical funds (<b>Over $20k already raised</b>) for the ALS Association&#8217;s mission to provide care services, advocacy, and research aimed at finding treatments and ultimately a cure for ALS. Participants will enjoy a day of golf, fellowship, and community engagement while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those impacted by this devastating disease.</div>
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<div class="elementToProof">This event is being held in honor of <b>Doug Irwin</b>, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who was diagnosed with ALS. Known for his love of sports, the outdoors, his family and friends, and a glass of good whiskey, Doug has spent years supporting his community and creating lasting memories with family and friends. His courage and determination throughout his ALS journey have inspired those around him and served as the driving force behind this fundraising effort.</div>
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		<title>Dogwood Arts Celebrates 20,000 Trees Planted</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:22:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Order Dogwood Trees Today to help us Keep Knoxville Blooming ~ from Dogwood Arts It’s planting time in Tennessee! Dogwood Arts is on a mission to Keep East TN Blooming by selling dogwood trees through our annual Bazillion Blooms campaign. Purchase trees to beautify your own landscape, honor someone special, or donate trees in memory [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h4><em>Order Dogwood Trees Today to help us Keep Knoxville Blooming</em></h4>
<p><em>~ from Dogwood Arts</em></p>
<p><em>It’s planting time in Tennessee! </em>Dogwood Arts is on a mission to Keep East TN Blooming by selling dogwood trees through our annual <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/AKePz_i97sd?e=648cd98b41&amp;c2id=02c1d5e1c4e139eb16a0a37968e7050b" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us.list-manage.com/AKePz_i97sd?e%3D648cd98b41%26c2id%3D02c1d5e1c4e139eb16a0a37968e7050b&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791392926699000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1EGd-DAX9errt0myku5Jye">Bazillion Blooms</a> campaign. Purchase trees to beautify your own landscape, honor someone special, or donate trees in memory of a loved one! Bare-root trees (<em>2-4ft tall</em>) are on sale now for $25 each (or $20 each when you purchase five or more). The trees are disease-resistant, April-blooming, and available in either white or pink flowering varieties.</p>
<p><strong>Plan ahead for spring blooms:</strong> Fall/winter is the best time to plant trees. The combination of warm soil, fall rains, and cool temperatures stimulate root growth to help your tree get established for next spring. Orders placed by <strong>Tuesday, November 3rd</strong> will be ready for pick up November 19th-21st.</p>
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<h4><em>Why Plant Dogwood Trees?</em></h4>
<p>Planting trees is a simple and effective way to clean our air, reduce stress, and conserve the environment. <strong>Over 20,000 dogwood trees have been added to our community in just 17 years through the Bazillion Blooms program. </strong></p>
<p>With a dogwood trees’ average life span of 25 years in an urban setting and up to 50 in a native setting, it is important to plant now for the future.</p>
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<h3>Beautify your own landscape, honor someone special, or donate trees in memory of a loved one.</h3>
<p>You can purchase <strong>Gift &amp; Memorial Trees</strong> for $35/each and we will plant them along the Dogwood Trails for you. Not only does planting trees beautify the landscape, but it’s also a great way to celebrate a special event, honor an individual, or memorialize loved ones. <strong>Gift trees can be purchased year-round</strong> and include a handwritten commemorative card mailed to the recipient of your choice.</p>
<p>Many have chosen to memorialize the life and legacy of loved ones by having a tree planted; others are celebrating friends and neighbors by donating trees in honor of birthdays, new homes, births, or just the simple joys of friendship.</p>
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		<title>The Princeton Review: Carson-Newman University a “Best in the South”</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[~ from Carson-Newman University The Princeton Review has named Carson-Newman University as a “Best in the South.” The accolade is part of the organization’s “2027 Best Colleges: Region by Region” listing. The Princeton Review says the listing represents institutions that are “academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search.” Along with Tennessee, the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The Princeton Review has named Carson-Newman University as a “Best in the South.” The accolade is part of the organization’s “2027 Best Colleges: Region by Region” listing. The Princeton Review says the listing represents institutions that are “academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search.”</p>
<p>Along with Tennessee, the South listing includes universities in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.</p>
<p>The accolade comes as Carson-Newman was cited in September as one of the South’s “Best Values” by U.S. News and World Report.</p>
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		<title>Dichotomy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If common sense shows up and votes in November, America wins. If they don’t, the crazies win and the deranged Democrat devolution of America resumes.  JVF By Dr. Jim Ferguson “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…” I [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><a href="”mailto:fergusonj@knoxfocus.com”">By Dr. Jim Ferguson </a></p>
<p>“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…”</p>
<p>I have previously used this opening from Charles Dickens’ famous novel “A Tale of Two Cities,” but it seems to fit the current American zeitgeist (mood). Many have written about the divisions (dichotomies) in our country, notably Glenn Reynolds in a New York Post (9-28-26) regarding media reporting about the economy.</p>
<p>The question repeatedly arises, “Who do you believe?” Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US economy is in an “acceleration phase.” He presented the facts of America’s manufacturing boom, rising workforce participation, low jobless claims and low inflation. Others have documented that the average American family’s income has substantially increased during the Trump presidency and trillions of dollars of investment have returned to America.</p>
<p>“On the Other Hand,” as Randy Travis sang, Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat House Minority Leader) said President Trump has delivered a “Rotten Age” economy, but presented political talking points rather than facts.</p>
<p>Yes, energy is more expensive because President Trump is trying to keep Iran from acquiring an apocalyptic nuclear weapon. And since the world runs on diesel, prices have temporarily gone up due to supply chain interruptions. Furthermore, California Governor Gavin Newsom reduced refinery capacity, hurting us all and giving California the highest gas prices in the country.</p>
<p>Higher beef prices have a different cause. Biden and his handlers worked to reduce cattle herds because they whined, “Cows produce climate-change methane gas.” It takes time to rebuild cattle herds just as it took time to reduce egg prices after millions of chickens were killed for fear of “bird flu.”</p>
<p>Trump’s policies of “lighter regulation,” stopping illegal immigration, the war on drugs and crime, as well as tariffs, have produced jobs, expanded business and made the homeland safer (except in sanctuary cities). And again, Trump was right, proving the doom and gloom “establishment economists” wrong. But to the rescue of Democrats, their MSM (Main Stream Media) mouthpieces continue to spin gloom and doom scenarios. One has to search the alternative media to find other perspectives. Even the Fox News marketing phrase of “fair and balanced” has become conjectural.</p>
<p>Dichotomy is especially apparent with the AI controversy, which I wrote about in last week’s column. In another recent New York Post column, Rikki Schlott reported on a debate between two AI researchers. One was considered an “AI optimist” and the other an “AI doomer.” Neither trusted China or believed the Tech industry could regulate itself. The companies are already saying they are going to build super-intelligence (see last week’s definition) with “recursive self-improvement.” Some are even crowing, “It (super AI) might be a new species.”</p>
<p>Interestingly, the optimist now sees the rapid advances in AI as needing more control, and the pessimist has become more optimistic now that everyone is concerned and President Trump is taking steps to oversee, if not regulate, the industry.</p>
<p>Last week, the Tech companies and Trump signed the White House Accord on Superintelligence. I’m optimistic that the Accord, the AI Force and AI czar, along with the laws on the books, will allow AI development within a margin of safety. What concerns me and the tech bros more is that China is forging ahead with Super AI development without such restraints and oversight.</p>
<p>I distrust polls about candidates, which are often wrong and, like media reports, are biased and largely designed to be manipulative rather than factual. However, a poll of 683 Democrat voters conducted between September 3-10 by the Center for Strategic Politics suggested a disturbing reality and revealed the dichotomy of modern American politics. “Respondents were asked how they would feel if they woke up to specific news headlines describing Trump leaving office early.” Thirty-two percent felt positive if the president was assassinated. Fifty-five percent felt positive if Trump died in his sleep. Eighty-seven percent reacted positively to a Trump impeachment, which certainly will happen, paralyzing the country, if Democrats retake Congress in the midterm elections.</p>
<p>The enmity of some Democrats for President Trump is stunning. Despite what CNN and Robert De Niro types say, Trump is not Hitler or a fascist, which I doubt they could even define. I did not care for the policies of Obama and certainly disliked the destructive policies of Biden and Democrats. But wishing anyone dead or assassinated is sick.</p>
<p>Tragically, I have had friends end our relationship over my support for President Trump, whom they hate. So the enmity for Trump trickles down and now permeates everything. Furthermore, political ideology and party identification have trickled down to the local level. A deranged hatred has led to this dichotomy.</p>
<p>It now seems that every election causes this hatred to again rise like a festering abscess. But perhaps there is hope. I am not a surgeon, but I have considerable experience treating infected wounds. Superficial treatment never works. Some may find my analogy disgusting, but the remedy for an abscess is opening the wound down to the base to allow the infection to drain out. America will not begin to heal until festering hatred is exposed for the evil that it is. Changing presidents or congressmen or blaming someone else for your perceived misfortunes will not change reality. The problem is not external. It is the corruption of your soul.</p>
<p>This doctor’s advice is to look in the mirror and deal with the irrational hatred in your heart before it destroys you. And then consider how voting for any candidate whose party spews antisemitism, anti-Americanism and hatred for anyone is rational.</p>
<p>Here are a few more Trump accomplishments which you can share with those who have lost their way and oppose all Republican policies, even blocking insider trading legislation and another to ensure that households and small businesses are protected from AI data centers electricity costs.</p>
<p>Fraud investigations are ongoing, uncovering $245 billion since January 2025.</p>
<p>Deporting illegal aliens, especially criminals who have broken our laws.</p>
<p>Reduced crime to historic levels.</p>
<p>For 250 years, patriots have worked to defend freedom. I never served in the military, so now is my tour of duty to speak out, vote and help Make America Great Again. Join me!</p>
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		<title>My new favorite season</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Joe Rector Summer has always been my favorite season of the year. It has signaled the end of another school year, the beginning of vacations, and plenty of visits to pools or the rivers in the Smoky Mountains. I’ve welcomed the hot weather because I could work in it all day long. Something in [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Joe Rector</p>
<p>Summer has always been my favorite season of the year. It has signaled the end of another school year, the beginning of vacations, and plenty of visits to pools or the rivers in the Smoky Mountains. I’ve welcomed the hot weather because I could work in it all day long.</p>
<p>Something in my programming has changed. The hot weather chased me inside this summer. I couldn’t spend much time in it without my skin feeling as if it were being baked. I’ve never minded sweating, but this year, I couldn’t be outside for long before my clothes were soaked.</p>
<p>As a result, my favorite season has now become fall. It holds all the things that I like. Plenty of days are still warm enough to take a dip in the pool. The days are still long enough to begin and complete a project. I’m still working at the golf course and mowing tee boxes. Hopping on a mower at 5:30 a.m. is still a pleasant experience. I see the sunrise and enjoy the cool mornings. A bonus is discovering deer on the fairway and taking time to watch them munch on some grass. Wild turkeys come from the hills around the course in the early morning hours to strut around and find a bit of food. Both the deer and turkeys are mesmerizing, and I feel as if I’m intruding on something special.</p>
<p>Fall is special for sports. The three biggies, football, baseball and basketball, are all holding games, so no fan suffers without them. Tailgating on Saturdays is a big enough event that folks don’t necessarily need tickets to attend games. With a little ingenuity, they can hook up a television and stream the contest while sitting in the comfort of a tent or motorhome.</p>
<p>Many people are excited that the season brings back pumpkin. The majority of them go a bit “nuts” over the fact that they can get pumpkin spice lattes. The rest of us are pleased that pumpkin bread, muffins, cookies and pies are back.</p>
<p>Our diets change in the fall. The cooler temperatures make us crave chili and tamales. Soups are centerpieces of meals for weekday suppers. Even casseroles are welcomed on the table for a meal. There’s something appealing about hot food when temperatures cool.</p>
<p>Maybe the main reason fall has become my favorite season is due to the new toy I recently bought. For years, I’ve fought leaves in the fall. My work was never completed until January. Even then, oak leaves still fell, but I just turned a blind eye to them and decided to deal with them in spring.</p>
<p>Now, I have a Cyclone leaf collector. This monster of a tool is pulled behind my mower, and it can hold up to 200 gallons of mulched leaves. This means the chore that has taken me hours each week can be completed in an afternoon. I assembled this lifesaver and took time to make sure every nut was tightened and each piece fit correctly. Thus far, I’ve used the collector once, and I was amazed at how quickly this once-laborious job was completed. Sure, I still blow leaves from around trees and out of flower beds, but those tasks still make a job I hated most easy to complete.</p>
<p>Yep, fall has become my favorite season. I finish up tasks that require my attention much quicker and have more time to sit around a fire pit or on the screened porch watching television. I’ve slowed down and find walking to be more than a bit painful. So, I’m glad to have a new toy. I’m also thankful for being able to adjust my life to better enjoy my time.</p>
<p>Happy fall!</p>
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		<title>Faith Beyond the Fear</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Fear can be an icy grip that often paralyzes people. We’ve all seen or known someone who missed an incredible opportunity because they froze in fear. For example, a student who studied hard might know the answers but never advance because of apprehension. Similarly, a man [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor</p>
<p>Fear can be an icy grip that often paralyzes people. We’ve all seen or known someone who missed an incredible opportunity because they froze in fear. For example, a student who studied hard might know the answers but never advance because of apprehension. Similarly, a man might miss out on a promotion at work because his fear of failure prevents him from applying. Fear doesn’t just whisper worst-case scenarios; it shouts about possibilities, robbing us of what could have been.</p>
<p>This is the story of Israel as God brought them to the edge of the Promised Land, a place that was rightfully theirs. God had promised it to the Old Testament pilgrims who had endured bondage for over four centuries. Now, in the Book of Numbers, they had the chance to claim everything God had promised their forefathers. With the wilderness dust still clinging to their sandals, they gazed ahead at the hills and valleys of a land flowing with milk and honey. The air was thick with anticipation, and each family wondered what lay ahead.</p>
<p>One by one, a leader from each tribe was chosen to become the eyes of the nation. They would venture into the land to scout it out and report back. Twelve men turned and began their ascent up the ridge, their silhouettes fading as they disappeared into the unknown. The future of a nation ventured into this uncharted territory, some filled with great faith while others held seeds of doubt.</p>
<p>They ultimately returned with a divided report. A minority of two concluded that it was an incredible land, promised by God, and that it should be taken. In contrast, the majority of ten acknowledged the same qualities as Joshua and Caleb, but instead of embracing God’s promise, they focused on the giants. This moment represented a clash between faith and fear, forcing those who heard the report to make a choice: faith or fear? Their inability to trust God produced a fear that not only cost them an opportunity but also affected an entire generation.</p>
<p>Fear can be likened to a small trickle of doubt that seeps into the mind, gradually carving a channel through which all our thoughts flow. Over time, a series of minor fears can accumulate, ultimately leaving us feeling paralyzed and unable to function. Fear is a reality that believers often face, and there are moments when fear and faith come into conflict, with one ultimately prevailing. It’s essential to recognize that, just as the children of Israel did, allowing fear to paralyze our faith leads us to forfeit our peace.</p>
<p>I personally struggle with feelings of fear and anxiety. I work diligently every day to overcome these fears to ensure that I don’t miss the personal Promised Land that God has for me. One way I combat the enemy of fear is by confronting it honestly. I acknowledge my fears and recognize that they are struggles I need to master.</p>
<p>Additionally, I often confess my fears as sins. The issue isn’t experiencing fear—it’s a natural human emotion—but allowing it to control us instead of trusting God. The Bible’s repeated message of “fear not” is not a condemnation of the emotion but an invitation to trust in God’s presence and power.</p>
<p>I like to think of it this way: feeling fear is normal and human. However, when fear leads to doubt and disobedience toward God, it becomes sinful. We must acknowledge our sinfulness and seek God’s help to overcome our fears.</p>
<p>Lastly, I take necessary steps to cultivate a closer relationship with God. Simple spiritual practices, such as reading the Bible, praying, and maintaining relationships with fellow believers, have proven to be beneficial during times of fear. True safety is not found in the absence of trouble but in the presence of God.</p>
<p>In my experience, the level of fear we feel often reflects the closeness of our relationship with God. Fear must yield to faith because faith places its trust in a God who never fails.</p>
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		<title>‘Champions Corner’ celebrates history of Vol football</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Tom Mattingly The University of Tennessee unveiled statues, known now as “historical monuments,” of national championship coaches Doug Dickey (1967) and Phillip Fulmer (1998) Sept. 25 outside Neyland Stadium at “Champions Corner.” The ceremony was a special moment as numerous members of the two teams and Vol fans from across the years were present [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Tom Mattingly</p>
<p>The University of Tennessee unveiled statues, known now as “historical monuments,” of national championship coaches Doug Dickey (1967) and Phillip Fulmer (1998) Sept. 25 outside Neyland Stadium at “Champions Corner.”</p>
<p>The ceremony was a special moment as numerous members of the two teams and Vol fans from across the years were present to honor the two Tennessee coaching legends. The two statues joined Gen. Robert R. Neyland’s as part of an impressive tribute to Vol football.</p>
<p>Dickey, now 94 and looking forward to the arrival of his memoirs in book stores everywhere, shared thoughts on his 1967 Vols winning the SEC title and defeating the 4 major SEC opponents on the schedule. That brought back memories of one of the seminal seasons in Tennessee football history. Dickey restored the “swagger” associated with Vol football. Without a doubt, the 1967 Vols were Dickey’s best team, as well as his favorite.</p>
<p>The 1967 Vols are one of the school’s finest teams, compiling a 9-1 regular season record, 9-2 overall, winning the SEC title, and finishing No. 2 in the nation. It was the school’s first league crown since 1956 and would be followed by another in 1969.</p>
<p>Looking back at the way the season progressed, Tennessee fans knew more about their team in the evening of Sept. 30 than they did earlier that day. The Vols lost their season opener against UCLA 20-16 two weeks earlier, so many fans didn’t know what the good guys had in store for them for the rest of the season.</p>
<p>With a bye week following the UCLA contest, the intervening two weeks saw demanding workouts to correct inadequacies exposed against the Bruins.</p>
<p>The demands placed on the players showed up in the contest against Auburn. Tennessee played better on both sides of the ball, taking a 27-13 victory over the Tigers. Auburn made but one first down rushing.</p>
<p>A few weeks later, here came the key game of the season. Dewey Warren and Charlie Fulton had been  injured, and Dickey turned the Vol offense over to Bubba Wyche, a junior who had played sparingly to that point. He had played some the week before against Georgia Tech, but this was Alabama . . . at Legion Field . . . against Bear Bryant.</p>
<p>Wyche led the way behind one of the best offensive lines in Vol history—Bob Johnson at center, Joe Graham and Charlie Rosenfelder at guard, and Elliott Gammage and John Boynton at the tackles.</p>
<p>Talk about pressure. Tennessee was ranked No. 7 and Alabama No. 6. It was the renewal of a classic football series that meant a great deal to fans on both sides.</p>
<p>That day, Vol defensive back Albert Dorsey celebrated his 22nd birthday by intercepting three Ken Stabler passes in the fourth quarter, the final one for a score and the eventual 11-point margin. It was the Vols’ first win over Alabama since 1960.</p>
<p>When one player was injured, another stepped to the front. The Vols played three quarterbacks — Warren, Fulton, and Wyche, and didn’t miss a beat.</p>
<p>Linebackers Steve Kiner and Jack Reynolds, both sophomores, led the Vol defenders. It was a special time.</p>
<p>Sophomore safety Mike Jones made the cover of Sports Illustrated, fighting Alabama’s Dennis Homan for the football. In a future publication, SI would credit defensive back Jimmy Weatherford for making the play, but Vol teammates, when interviewed, definitely said it was Mike.</p>
<p>The 1967 sophomore class didn’t have a nickname like “The Flaming Sophomores of 1928,” but they played really well in key positions. They included Jones, tight end Ken DeLong, defensive back Jimmy Thomas, Kiner, Reynolds, punter Herman Weaver, defensive end Vic Dingus, defensive tackles Frank Yanossy and Steve Carroll, and wide receiver Garry Kreis.</p>
<p>It was a T-E-A-M, when all the myriad pieces came together in exactly the right fashion.</p>
<p>After the game, someone called the News-Sentinel sports desk and asked if Dickey would be “flying home on the team plane” or “walking up the river” to Knoxville. Such was the rising spirit the Vols were instilling in their fans all across Big Orange Country. By all accounts, the Vols were back on the winning track. Right where they belonged.</p>
<p>The Vols defeated LSU 17-14 the next week, narrowly avoiding an ambush by a team that ended up in the Sugar Bowl and rolled through the rest of the schedule. They broke an 8-year losing streak with a 20-7 triumph over Ole Miss in Memphis. The Vols played Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, losing 26-24.</p>
<p>Dickey put the year into perspective noting that, “When you beat Auburn, Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss in the same year, you’ve done pretty well.”</p>
<p>Writing in the Oct. 30, 1967, issue of Sports Illustrated, John Underwood defined the moment: “Doug Dickey did not allow himself the luxury of going particularly nuts after his finest victory, one that established his team as the South’s best. He is now among the cool and collected big-time winners, and he reacted like any man would who has just beaten Bear Bryant. He was humble, but he smiled a lot.”</p>
<p>For Dickey and a host of Vol fans, the 1967 football season was something special. The Vols put the season-opening loss to UCLA far back in the rearview mirror and provided special memories for Vol players, coaches, and fans that would last forever.</p>
<p>“Champions Corner” exists to commemorate moments like these.</p>
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		<title>Frontier Frights at Marble Springs Brings History, Crafts, Costumes and Spooky Fun to Knoxville</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join Marble Springs for a FREE day of Halloween festivities for all ages on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to celebrate the season with costumes, crafts, trick-or-treating, local vendors, hands-on activities, and a little bit of history. Kids can explore the historic site through a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Marble Springs for a FREE day of Halloween festivities for all ages on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to celebrate the season with costumes, crafts, trick-or-treating, local vendors, hands-on activities, and a little bit of history.</p>
<p>Kids can explore the historic site through a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt, solving puzzles and following clues from station to station to uncover a secret word and earn a special prize. Young visitors can also enjoy Halloween crafts and trick-or-treating throughout the event. Guests are additionally encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes for the kids&#8217; costume contest at 1 p.m., with prizes awarded to the winners.</p>
<p>Visitors looking for a little history behind their Halloween fun will have plenty to discover. Aviary Brooms will demonstrate the traditional craft of broom making and offer small whisk broom make-and-take activities. Inside the tavern, visitors can learn about 18th-century mourning practices and the customs surrounding death and remembrance in the past. Mockingbird Paranormal Investigators will also be on site throughout the day with investigative equipment, stories, and information about the tools and techniques used in paranormal investigations. The event will also feature a selection of local craft vendors offering handmade goods and Halloween-themed items.</p>
<p>In addition to the activities happening throughout the day, Marble Springs will offer two special timed programs: 12:15 p.m. &#8211; “Calling All Spirits: A Brief History of Spiritualism in America and Knoxville.” Join Mabry-Hazen House Executive Director Patrick Hollis for a look at the history of spiritualism in America and its connections to Knoxville. And at 2:45 p.m. &#8211; “Mysteries at Marble Springs: A Curator Talk.” Join Marble Springs Director Kyle Dickson for a look into the site&#8217;s own spiritual past and the mysteries surrounding Marble Springs.</p>
<p>Admission to the event is free. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume, explore the grounds, take part in the activities, and experience a Halloween celebration where history is always part of the fun.</p>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="http://marblesprings.net">marblesprings.net</a></p>
<p>This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.</p>
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<p><strong>About Marble Springs State Historic Site:</strong></p>
<p>At Marble Springs State Historic Site, visitors can step into the world of John Sevier, Tennessee’s first governor and a legendary frontier leader. Nestled in Knoxville, once the state’s capital, Marble Springs preserves Sevier’s last home, featuring various historic structures like a period tavern, kitchen, and loom house. The site brings history to life, surrounded by serene trails and picnic areas. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a certified wildlife habitat, it has been an educational destination for thousands of schoolchildren over the past 50 years. Supported by donations, memberships, and volunteer efforts, Marble Springs offers exclusive perks for members such as discounts at the gift shop and special rates on programs. Discover Tennessee’s pioneering spirit firsthand and experience the legacy of a true American icon at Marble Springs.</p>
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		<title>Legal and public notices for the week of October 5, 2026</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: DALTON SCOTT THOMAS IN RE: ALEXANDREA GRACE THOMAS, Plaintiff &#8211; Vs – DALTON SCOTT THOMAS, Defendant Docket # 165326 IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant DALTON SCOTT THOMAS, is a [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION</p>
<p>TO: DALTON SCOTT THOMAS</p>
<p>IN RE: ALEXANDREA GRACE THOMAS, Plaintiff<br />
&#8211; Vs –<br />
DALTON SCOTT THOMAS, Defendant</p>
<p>Docket # 165326<br />
IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE<br />
In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant DALTON SCOTT THOMAS, is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon DALTON SCOTT THOMAS.<br />
IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE filed by ALEXANDREA GRACE THOMAS, Plaintiff herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, and with MATTHEW J. LAMBERTH, Plaintiff’s Attorney whose address is 6705 ALBUNDA DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, a Default Judgment may be entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) publication.<br />
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks.<br />
This the 9th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>Mike Hammond<br />
Clerk</p>
<p>Robert A. Clark<br />
Deputy Clerk</p>
<p>NON-RESIDENT NOTICE</p>
<p>TO: JHD INVESTMENTS, LLC<br />
IN RE: KINGSTON PLACE ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff<br />
v.<br />
JHD INVESTMENTS, LLC, Defendant<br />
DOCKET NO. 211985-1<br />
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE<br />
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, JHD INVESTMENTS, LLC, as to its Registered Agent or Current Address for its Principal Office or Other Location, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JHD INVESTMENTS, LLC, it is ordered that said defendant, JHD INVESTMENTS, LLC, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, and with Kevin C. Stevens, an Attorney whose address is Fourth Floor, Bank of America Center, 550 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.<br />
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks.<br />
This the 15th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>Honorable John F. Weaver<br />
Chancellor</p>
<p>Houston S. Havasy<br />
Clerk and Master</p>
<p>NON-RESIDENT NOTICE</p>
<p>TO: WILLIAM J. LAMERE and VICKIE L. LAMERE</p>
<p>IN RE: SPRADLIN PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff<br />
v.<br />
WILLIAM J. LAMERE and VICKIE L. LAMERE, Defendant(s)</p>
<p>DOCKET NO. 206769-2<br />
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE<br />
In this Cause, it appearing from the Affidavit filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant(s), WILLIAM J. LAMERE and VICKIE L. LAMERE, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon WILLIAM J. LAMERE and VICKIE L. LAMERE, it is ordered that said defendant(s), WILLIAM J. LAMERE and VICKIE L. LAMERE, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee, on or before thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a Judgement by Default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Richard B. Armstrong, Jr. at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division II, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.<br />
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks.<br />
This the 11th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>Houston S. Havasy<br />
Clerk and Master</p>
<p>Amanda Smith<br />
Deputy Clerk</p>
<p>NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION</p>
<p>TO: ALLEN E. MCFALLS<br />
IN RE: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff<br />
v.<br />
ALLEN E. MCFALLS, SANDRA G. MADGETT AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,<br />
Defendants<br />
DOCKET NO. 212413-3<br />
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE<br />
In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant ALLEN E. MCFALLS, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon ALLEN E. MCFALLS described in the complaint, it is ORDERED that said defendant, ALLEN E. MCFALLS, file an answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE filed by PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff herein, with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee, and with Zachary B. Johnson, Plaintiff’s Attorney whose address is 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 2208, Memphis, TN 38137, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, or a Judgment by Default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Christopher D. Heagerty, at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.<br />
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks.<br />
This 11th day of September, 2026.</p>
<p>Honorable Christopher D. Heagerty<br />
Chancellor</p>
<p>NON-RESIDENT NOTICE</p>
<p>TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TRAVIS Q. SOLOMON AND 0 DURMAST DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37914</p>
<p>IN RE: PARAGON DEVELOPMENT, L.P., PLAINTIFF<br />
V.<br />
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TRAVIS Q. SOLOMON AND 0 DURMAST DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37914,<br />
DEFENDANTS</p>
<p>Docket No.: 213876-2<br />
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE<br />
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants, The Unknown Heirs of Travis Q. Solomon and 0 Durmast Drive, Knoxville , TN 37914, non-residents of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon The Unknown Heirs of Travis Q. Solomon and 0 Durmast Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914, it is hereby ordered that the defendants, The Unknown Heirs of Travis Q. Solomon and 0 Durmast Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Luke D. Durham, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 265 Brookview Centre Way, Suite 604, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgment by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex­Parte as to you before Chancellor Richard B. Armstrong in the Knox County Chancery Court, Division II, at 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.<br />
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.<br />
This 17th day of September, 2026.<br />
Houston S. Havasy<br />
Clerk and Master</p>
<p>NON-RESIDENT NOTICE</p>
<p>TO: UNKNOWN SURVIVING SPOUSE OF JOHN H. McELROY</p>
<p>IN RE: HOMESTEAD LAND HOLDINGG, LLC, Plaintiff<br />
V.<br />
WILLIAM JOHN McELROY; JAMES LEE McELROY; JANE ANN McELROY; the UNKNOWN<br />
SURVIVING SPOUSE OF JOHN H. McELROY, if living, and if deceased, her UNKNOWN HEIRS;<br />
the UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN H. McELROY, deceased; and 0 GRANVILLE CONNER ROAD,<br />
POWELL, TENNESSEE 37849 (Parcel ID 056-103), Defendants.<br />
Docket No.: 213805-3<br />
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE<br />
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, Unknown Surviving Spouse of John H. McElroy, if living, and if deceased, her unknown heirs, and the Unknown Heirs of John H. McElroy, deceased, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Unknown Surviving Spouse of John H. McElroy described in the complaint, it is ordered that said defendant, Unknown Surviving Spouse of John H. McElroy, if living, and if deceased, her unknown heirs, and the Unknown Heirs of John H. McElroy, deceased, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with R. Seth Oakes, an Attorney whose address is 10413 Kingston Pike, Suite 201, Knoxville, Tennessee 37922 within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a Judgment by Default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Christopher D. Heagerty, at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.<br />
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.<br />
This 21st day of September, 2026.<br />
Houston S. Havasy<br />
Clerk and Master<br />
Tiffany Rutherford<br />
Deputy Clerk and Master</p>
<p>NON-RESIDENT NOTICE</p>
<p>TO: JULIA SHEA SIMS<br />
IN RE: LOVEWELL PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff<br />
v.<br />
JULIA SHEA SIMS, Defendant<br />
DOCKET NO. 213046-1<br />
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE<br />
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed with Knox County Chancery Court, Case No. 213046-1, that the defendant, JULIA SHEA SIMS, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JULIA SHEA SIMS, it is ordered that said defendant, JULIA SHEA SIMS, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee, and with Christopher Beverly, an Attorney whose address is 49 Music Sq., Suite 500, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this Notice, or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte before Chancellor John F. Weaver at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.<br />
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks.<br />
This the 18th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>Honorable John F. Weaver<br />
Chancellor</p>
<p>Houston S. Havasy<br />
Clerk and Master</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CAROL A. ANDERSON<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93130-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of CAROL A. ANDERSON, who died April 22, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 21st day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CAROL A. ANDERSON</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
ROBERT ANDERSON<br />
4007 CAROUSEL DRIVE<br />
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062</p>
<p>M. CATHERINE WARMBROD, ATTORNEY<br />
10805 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JESSICA MARIE ALLEN COOPER<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92914-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of JESSICA MARIE ALLEN COOPER, who died August 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JESSICA MARIE ALLEN COOPER</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
COURTENEY MONIQUE KING<br />
7940 POPLAR GROVE LN.<br />
POWELL, TN 37849</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF LOUISE DIFELICE<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93051-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of September, 2026, Letters of Testamentary/Administration in respect to the Estate LOUISE DIFELICE, deceased, who died on July 1, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his/her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 16th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF LOUISE DIFELICE</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
ANTHONY LORENZO DIFELICE<br />
1120 EDBURY DRIVE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922</p>
<p>SCOTT B. HAHN, ATTORNEY<br />
5344 N. BROADWAY, SUITE 101<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF THOMAS M. DISSE, JR.<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93071-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of THOMAS M. DISSE, JR., who died July 4, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 18 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF THOMAS M. DISSE, JR.</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
HEATHER A. DISSE<br />
312 CLOVER FORK DRIVE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934</p>
<p>BRADLEY S. LEWIS, ATTORNEY<br />
10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922<br />
NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF RICHARD ALLEN DUKES<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93112-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of RICHARD ALLEN DUKES, who died on July 13, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 18 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF RICHARD ALLEN DUKES</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
ERICA DUKES MOONEY</p>
<p>MATTHEW T. MCDONALD, ATTORNEY<br />
116 AGNES ROAD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CAROLE TRACY DURKA<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92990-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of CAROLE TRACY DURKA, who died July 9, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CAROLE TRACY DURKA</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
JOHN E. CARRIER, III<br />
4734 GRAY RD.<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF BENIAMIN ENOH FEIER<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93004-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of BENIAMIN ENOH FEIER, who died November 17, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF BENIAMIN ENOH FEIER</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
MARIA Z. FEIER<br />
2436 VINCINDA CR<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37924</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DANIEL R. GAUGHAN<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92853-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DANIEL R. GAUGHAN, who died on June 10, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 8th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DANIEL R. GAUGHAN</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
THERESA GAUGHAN, ADMINISTRATRIX<br />
1212 QUICKSILVER WAY<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922</p>
<p>JOHN W. ELDER, ATTORNEY<br />
MATTHEW P. HUBBS, ATTORNEY<br />
900 SOUTH GAY STREET, SUITE 2200<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF EDWIN TAYLOR GREEN<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93035-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of EDWIN TAYLOR GREEN, who died July 31, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF EDWIN TAYLOR GREEN</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
HEATHER MOIRA GREEN<br />
530 KASHMIR WAY<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JOHN STEPHEN HARRIS<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93110-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of JOHN STEPHEN HARRIS, who died July 19, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JOHN STEPHEN HARRIS</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
MARY W. HARJUS<br />
7241 WELLSLEY MANOR WAY<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919</p>
<p>KAITLYN A. SELL, ATTORNEY<br />
900 S. GAY STREET, 14TH FLOOR<br />
P. O. BOX 2047<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF MARGARET KATHRYN HEDGES<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93107-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of MARGARET KATHRYN HEDGES, who died July 12, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF MARGARET KATHRYN HEDGES</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
REBECCA JANE HEDGES<br />
12125 WOODHOLLOW LANE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932</p>
<p>BRADLEY S. LEWIS, ATTORNEY<br />
10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF ELLA JO HINTON<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92917-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of September, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of ELLA JO HINTON, who died May 11, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 4th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF ELLA JO HINTON</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
DON B. HINTON<br />
809 WHITEHALL ROAD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF BRUCE MASON KENNEDY<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93072-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of BRUCE MASON KENNEDY, who died on July 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF BRUCE MASON KENNEDY</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
JANET DIONE KENNEDY<br />
5452 NORTHUMBERLAND ST.<br />
PITTSBURGH, PA 15217</p>
<p>JONATHAN THOMASTON, ATTORNEY<br />
MICHAEL D. SONTAG, ATTORNEY<br />
21 PLATFORM WAY SOUTH, SUITE 3500<br />
NASHVILLE, TN 37203</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CATHIE LLEWELLYN LEONARD<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93060-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of CATHIE LLEWELLYN LEONARD, who died July 8, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 16th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CATHIE LLEWELLYN LEONARD</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
JEFFREY T. LEONARD<br />
3350 RIVERWOOD PARKWAY, SUITE 1600<br />
ATLANTA, GA 30339</p>
<p>DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY<br />
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF LORI YOUNGLOVE MARSH<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93113-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 2026, letters of administration in respect to the Estate of LORI YOUNGLOVE MARSH, who died on the 2nd day of August, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF LORI YOUNGLOVE MARSH</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
KARSON CHRISTIAN MARSH<br />
5108 ROCKY BRANCH WAY<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918</p>
<p>RONALD J. ATTANASIO, ATTORNEY<br />
625 MARKET STREET, SUITE 700<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANDERSON MCDANIEL<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92980-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of PATRICIA ANDERSON MCDANIEL, who died June 23, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 8th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANDERSON MCDANIEL</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
GREGORY S. OGLE<br />
5712 FRONTIER TRAIL<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920</p>
<p>DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY<br />
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JULIA ANN SEXTON<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93076-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of JULIA ANN SEXTON, who died July 10, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 16th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JULIA ANN SEXTON</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
RICHARD DOUGLAS SEXTON<br />
5710 HOLSTON HILLS ROAD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914</p>
<p>STEPHEN L. CARPENTER, ATTORNEY<br />
10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF MARK ALEXANDER STOCKLEY<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93054-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of MARK ALEXANDER STOCKLEY, who died on the 7th day of June, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee, Probate Division. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 17th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF MARK ALEXANDER STOCKLEY</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
EDNA WHITEHURST<br />
10038 WESTLAND DRIVE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922</p>
<p>LEIGH COWDEN, ATTORNEY<br />
416 HIGH STREET<br />
MARYVILLE, TN 37804</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JERRY CLAY WEBB<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92843-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JERRY CLAY WEBB, who died July 10, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JERRY CLAY WEBB</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
CLAIRE PAYNE<br />
446 FORTENBERRY RD.<br />
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN 37871</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF NEAL C. WHETSEL, JR.<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93061-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of NEAL C. WHETSEL, JR., who died July 20, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 16th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF NEAL C. WHETSEL, JR.</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
LAURA TREADAWAY<br />
80 KINGWOOD DRIVE<br />
LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424</p>
<p>DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY<br />
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DONNA ARROWOOD WILSON<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93078-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of September, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of DONNA ARROWOOD WILSON, who died on the 8th day of April, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 8th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DONNA ARROWOOD WILSON</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
BROOKE A. WILSEY<br />
219 SWEET GUM LANE<br />
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830</p>
<p>NEVA M. FOUST, ATTORNEY<br />
4641 CHAMBLISS AVENUE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF RYAN MICHAEL BELL<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93168-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day of September, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of RYAN MICHAEL BELL, who died on September 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court, Probate Division of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 23 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF RYAN MICHAEL BELL</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
CAROLINE A. MUNDAY<br />
13129 GEORGE LOVELACE LANE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932</p>
<p>H. STEPHEN GILLMAN , ATTORNEY<br />
P. O. BOX 870<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF PATSY ANN BOLT,<br />
a.k.a. PATRICIA ANN BOLT,<br />
a.k.a. PATRICIA “PATSY” A. BOLT<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93089-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of PATSY ANN BOLT, a.k.a. PATRICIA ANN BOLT, a.k.a. PATIRCIA “PATSY” A. BOLT., who died July 21, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 24th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF PATSY ANN BOLT,<br />
a.k.a. PATRICIA ANN BOLT,<br />
a.k.a. PATIRCIA “PATSY” A. BOLT</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
GREG BOLT<br />
630 RUMBLE WOOD LANE<br />
SEYMOUR, TN 37865</p>
<p>REBECCA BELL JENKINS, ATTORNEY<br />
9724 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 202<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF BOB G. BORUFF<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93114-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect to the Estate of BOB G. BORUFF, who died August 28, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 22nd day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF BOB G. BORUFF</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
BRIAN E. BORUFF<br />
301 CAROLINA BLVD.<br />
ISLE OF PALMS, SC 29451</p>
<p>GARY A. BORUFF<br />
133 DUNCAN ESTATE DRIVE<br />
FLETCHER, NC 28732</p>
<p>JEFFREY S. BORUFF<br />
12118 FREDERICKSBURG BLVD.<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN, 37922</p>
<p>MACK A. GENTRY, ATTORNEY<br />
P. O. BOX 1990<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF GERALDINE H. BURCHFIEL<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92409-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of GERALDINE H. BURCHFIEL, who died on March 16, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 11th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF GERALDINE H. BURCHFIEL</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
KEVIN A. DEAN, ADMINISTRATOR AD LITEM<br />
550 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 500<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CHARLES HOWARD BURCHFIELD, SR.<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93144-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of CHARLES HOWARD BURCHFIELD, SR., who died July 20, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CHARLES HOWARD BURCHFIELD, SR.</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
CHARLES BURCHFIELD, JR.<br />
1024 SERENE BREEZE WAY<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923</p>
<p>STEPHEN H. BYRD, ATTORNEY<br />
9051 EXECUTIVE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 400<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF ROBERT LYNN CROWDER<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92623-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ROBERT LYNN CROWDER, who died February 1, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF ROBERT LYNN CROWDER</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
GLENDA G. CROWDER<br />
1914 DUNCAN ROAD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919</p>
<p>GLENNA W. OVERTON-CLARK, ATTORNEY<br />
9111 CROSS PARK DRIVE, SUITE D-200<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JUDITH L. ELLIOTT<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93095-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of JUDITH L. ELLIOTT, who died July 7, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 24 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JUDITH L. ELLIOTT</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
TRACY E. RAFFERTY, EXECUTRIX<br />
1739 ROYAL HARBOR DRIVE<br />
KNOXVILLE. TN 37922</p>
<p>VICTORIA B. TILLMAN, ATTORNEY<br />
1019 ORCHID DRIVE<br />
KNOXVILLE. TN 37912</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF LORA L. HAUN<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93059-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of LORA L. HAUN, who died August 12, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 25 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF LORA L. HAUN</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
CONNIE SUE STEPHENS, EXECUTRIX<br />
5122 ROBERTS ROAD<br />
CORRYTON, TN 37721</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JOHNNY HERBERT, JR.<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93121-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of JOHNNY HERBERT, JR., who died September 28, 2025, were issued to Rhonda Gail Daniels and Michael Warren Herbert by the Probate Division of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 24 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JOHNNY HERBERT, JR.</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
RHONDA GAIL DANIELS<br />
3113 ELLISTOWN ROAD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37924</p>
<p>MICHAEL WARREN HERBERT<br />
7505 OLD RUTLEDGE PIKE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37924</p>
<p>DUSTIN S. CROUSE, ATTORNEY<br />
9041 EXECUTIVE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 125<br />
KNOXVILLE , TN 37923</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DONNA R. HOLLIS<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93090-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of September, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of DONNA R. HOLLIS, who died August 19, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Knox Chancery Court, Probate Division. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 22nd day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DONNA R. HOLLIS</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
BROOKE GIVENS, ATTORNEY<br />
110 COGDILL ROAD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JAMES T. HUCKABA<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92934-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JAMES T. HUCKABA, who died May 16, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 23rd day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JAMES T. HUCKABA</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
MATTHEW MITCHELL HUCKABA<br />
7240 ELMBROOK LANE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JOSEPH L. JOHNSON<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92214-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of August, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of JOSEPH L. JOHNSON, who died on December 20, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 11 day of AUGUST, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JOSEPH L. JOHNSON</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
JUDITH LOWE JOHNSON<br />
5412 LYONS VIEW PIKE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919</p>
<p>ROBERT LOWE JOHNSON<br />
10653 DUTCHTOWN ROAD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932</p>
<p>O. E. SCHOW, IV, ATTORNEY<br />
900 SOUTH GAY STREET, 9TH FLOOR<br />
P. O. BOX 900<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0900</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JEFFREY ALAN MACDONALD,<br />
AKA JEFFREY ALLEN MACDONALD<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92440-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of JEFFREY ALAN MACDONALD, AKA JEFFREY ALLEN MACDONALD, who died March 13, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 25 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JEFFREY ALAN MACDONALD,<br />
AKA JEFFREY ALLEN MACDONALD</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
ELIZABETH A. JORDAN, ADMINISTRATRIX<br />
416 GARDEN DRIVE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CAROLYN SHARPE MCMURRY,<br />
a/k/a CAROLYN ANN MCMURRY<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93119-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary with respect to the Estate of CAROLYN SHARPE MCMURRY, a/k/a CAROLYN ANN MCMURRY, who died February 24, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 22nd day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CAROLYN SHARPE MCMURRY,<br />
a/k/a CAROLYN ANN MCMURRY</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
PAMELA SCOTT LANE<br />
4709 SILVER HILL DRIVE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921</p>
<p>W. ALLEN MCDONALD, ATTORNEY<br />
249 N. PETERS ROAD, SUITE 101<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF GEORGE R. MCNUTT, JR.<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93100-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of GEORGE R. MCNUTT, JR., who died on August 18, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 24th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF GEORGE R. MCNUTT, JR.</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
GEORGE RUSSELL MCNUTT, III, EXECUTOR<br />
9820 TALLAHASSEE DRIVE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923</p>
<p>KEVIN A. DEAN, ATTORNEY<br />
550 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 500<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JAMES KENT NATIONS<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92715-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JAMES KENT NATIONS, who died April 22, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 25th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JAMES KENT NATIONS</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
JULIE D. MULLINS<br />
328 FAWN DRIVE<br />
SEYMOUR, TN 37865</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF REBECCA RUTH RHODES NEWBERRY<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92944-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of REBECCA RUTH RHODES NEWBERRY, who died September 25, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 25 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF REBECCA RUTH RHODES NEWBERRY</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
JAMES MICHAEL WEBBER, EXECUTOR<br />
3904 ARLINE DRIVE<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF KAREN ELIZABETH RAY<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93010-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of August, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of KAREN ELIZABETH RAY, who died September 1, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 28th day of AUGUST, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF KAREN ELIZABETH RAY</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
BILLY JAMES WORTHINGTON<br />
6956 CARDINDALE DR.<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918</p>
<p>RYAN S. WORTLEY, ATTORNEY<br />
3715 POWERS ST.<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF NANCY SUE RUSH<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92649-2<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of September, 2026, Letters of Testamentary/Administration in respect to the Estate of NANCY SUE RUSH, who died on November 6, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his/her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 17th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF NANCY SUE RUSH</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
EZEKIEL SCOTT<br />
151 DAY CIRCLE<br />
TAZEWELL, TN 37879</p>
<p>SCOTT B. HAHN, ATTORNEY<br />
5344 N. BROADWAY, SUITE 101<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. RUTHERFORD<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93046-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of WILLIAM J. RUTHERFORD, who died July 26, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 25th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. RUTHERFORD</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
SHIRLEY I. RUTHERFORD<br />
1913 TALL CEDARS ROAD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DARLENE KAY STEFANI<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93091-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of September, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of DARLENE KAY STEFANI, who died July 22, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Knox County Probate Court. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 24 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DARLENE KAY STEFANI</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
SARA MARIE STEFANI<br />
3000 S. WALNUT ST. PIKE, APT. E10<br />
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401</p>
<p>KIMBERLY SEALS, ATTORNEY<br />
110 COGDILL ROAD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF RALPH THOMAS UPTON<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93065-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of RALPH THOMAS UPTON, who died June 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 25 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF RALPH THOMAS UPTON</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
MARGARET SUE UPTON<br />
800 BROCHARDT BLVD.<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934</p>
<p>REBECCA SUZANNE UPTON<br />
254 HAMLET PARK DRIVE<br />
CLYDE, NC 28721</p>
<p>EDWARD A. COX, JR., ATTORNEY<br />
1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE N-290<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JIH-TZONG WANG<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93082-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of JIH-TZONG WANG, who died July 22, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 25th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JIH-TZONG WANG</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
MARCUS JUNG CHENG WANG, EXECUTOR<br />
17792 MAXINE LANE<br />
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127</p>
<p>RICHARD T. SCRUGHAM, JR., ATTORNEY<br />
550 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 500<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JEAN A. WEBER<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93118-3<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of JEAN A. WEBER, who died May 8, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 24th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF JEAN A. WEBER</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
MICHAEL H. WEBER<br />
1295 ESTATES DRIVE<br />
SEYMOUR, TN 37865</p>
<p>ANDREW M. HALE, ATTORNEY<br />
P. O. BOX 629<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0629</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DWIGHT H. WHALEY<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 93123-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of September, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of DWIGHT H. WHALEY, who died July 17, 2026, were issued to Laken Whaley by the Probate Division of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 24 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF DWIGHT H. WHALEY</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
LAKEN WHALEY<br />
6944 MOUNT ROYAL BOULEVARD<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918</p>
<p>DUSTIN S. CROUSE, ATTORNEY<br />
9041 EXECUTIVE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 125<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD WILSON<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92765-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of CHARLES EDWARD WILSON, who died December 3, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 25 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD WILSON</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
JAMES HENRY WILSON, ADMINISTRATOR<br />
1159 ARTHUR DRIVE<br />
JEFFERSON CITY, TN 37760</p>
<p>NOTICE TO CREDITORS</p>
<p>ESTATE OF NAN ZHANG<br />
DOCKET NUMBER 92712-1<br />
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of NAN ZHANG, who died March 26, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:<br />
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or<br />
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or<br />
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent&#8217;s date of death.<br />
This the 25 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.</p>
<p>ESTATE OF NAN ZHANG</p>
<p>PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)<br />
JIN ZHANG<br />
727 WITHERSPOON LANE<br />
FARRAGUT, TN 37934</p>
<p>Misc. Notices</p>
<p>Legal Section 94</p>
<p>Knox County will receive bids for the following items and services:</p>
<p>BID 3759, KNOX COUNTY RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS – WESTCOTT/CROSSLANE, Due 11/03/26<br />
BID 3767, FISHING PIER, Due 10/29/26<br />
RFP 3770, SCHOOL FURNITURE, Due 11/03/26</p>
<p>For additional information call 865-215-5777, stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus items, go to www.govdeals.com .</p>
<p>NOTICE OF LIEN SALE</p>
<p>The owners and/or lienholders of the following vehicles are hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges and reclaim said vehicles being held at the storage lot of 24/7 Towing and Recovery. Failure to reclaim these vehicles will be deemed a waiver of rights and titles along with consent to dispose of said vehicles at public auction on October 19, 2026 at 200 E. Inskip Rd., Knoxville TN 37912. Vehicles will be sold &#8220;AS IS&#8221; with no warranty.</p>
<p>2004 Ford F350 Super Duty<br />
Vin# 1FTSW31L94EA87214<br />
TENNESSEE FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE</p>
<p>NOTICE OF LIEN SALE</p>
<p>The owners and/or lienholders of the following vehicles are hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges and reclaim said vehicles being held at the storage lot of Cedar Bluff Towing. Failure to reclaim these vehicles will be deemed a waiver of all rights and titles along with consent to dispose of said vehicles at a public auction held on October 19, 2026, at 623 Simmons Rd., Knoxville, TN. Vehicles will be sold &#8220;AS IS&#8221; and make no warranty as to condition or title.<br />
1997 Toyota T100 JT4UN24D3V0039619 (Wylder Gamsey)<br />
2007 Ford Fusion 3FAHP081X7R129178 (Mert Ozdemir)<br />
2011 Jaguar XF SAJWA0GB4BLR86165 (Jerome Ndangirwa)<br />
2025 BMTR Trailer 42XBB182XSF006224 (Bryce and Alyce Ashmore)<br />
2000 Ford Mustang 1FAFP4046YF236148 (Charles Lewis / Ole Ben Franklin Motors)<br />
2020 Toyota Camry 4T1K61AKXLU506537 (Bryan S. Payne / Carmax Business Services LLC)<br />
2008 Jeep Commander 1J8HH48K28C228772 (Brittany Mckinley / Tennessee Title Loans Inc)<br />
2003 GMC Yukon Denali 1GKEK63U03J204818 (Harliss Hawkins)<br />
2020 Kia Rio 3KPA24AD8LE333758 (Victoria C. Ferris / Capital One Auto Finance Inc)<br />
2008 Honda CR-V JHLRE48758C049421 (Gregory Edwards)<br />
2007 Buick LaCrosse 2G4WC582771247109 (Wendy Mcnabb / Tmx Finance Of Tennessee, Inc DBA Titlemax)<br />
2015 Chevrolet Trax KL7CJRSB4FB133836 (Morgan Mcnally)<br />
2014 Kia Cadenza KNALN4D70E5134494 (Kaydin Townson)<br />
2012 Ford Escape 1FMCU0E72CKB13203 (Dashonda Ballinger)<br />
2019 Kia Sorento 5XYPG4A37KG537181 (Gerald Neal or Mary Brown / ORNL Federal Credit Union)<br />
2016 Nissan Sentra 3N1AB7AP2GY310253 (Ronnah McClure)<br />
2013 Volvo S60 YV1612FS9D2177212 (Timothy Winchell / Tennessee Title Loans Inc)<br />
2006 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WB58K269310228 (Mary Harris Timmons)<br />
2016 Ford Fusion 3FA6P0HD8GR374787 (Jeremiah Davis / Credit Acceptance Corp)<br />
2011 Honda Accord 1HGCP3F84BA006003 (Abidin Yilmaz)</p>
<p>NOTICE OF LIEN SALE</p>
<p>The owners and/or lienholders of the following vehicles are hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges and reclaim said vehicles being held at the storage lot of Chestnut Street Transport &amp; Recovery. Failure to reclaim these vehicles will be deemed a waiver of all rights and titles along with consent to dispose of said vehicles at a public auction held on October 19, 2026, at 2430 Thorngrove Pike Knoxville, TN. Vehicles will be sold &#8220;AS IS&#8221; and make no warranty as to condition or title.<br />
1997 BMW Z3 4USCH7327VLB81046 (Ronald Duane Corbin)<br />
1998 Ford Ranger 1FTYR10U4WPB15525 (Briley Kidd)<br />
2007 Dodge Nitro 1D8GT58K67W562146 (Andrew or Alexa Wright)</p>
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