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Cast Iron & CicadasWhen we featured a story about Lodge Cast Iron in South Pittsburg,

Tenn., in our last issue (online atomadfam.com/lodg-cas-io ),

we never imagined so many of you would write in to tell us your strong

connection to cast iron. The cookware lasts for generations, which over

the years results in some great family stories like this one:

I have three pieces of Lodge Cast Iron cookware a Dutch oven, a

medium skillet and a small skillet. The Dutch oven belonged to my

grandmother, it was passed down to my mother and now I have it. I

would not trade it for anything. Marian Ridley

Your memories about cicadas may not be as sentimental, but we love

hearing them just the same. Share your stories and photos and read

others at cicadacal.com. Were giving away a prize to the best entry.

Speaking of prizes, remember that our photo contest is still going on,and during the month of August we will kick off our readers choice

contest for online entrants. For more details or to view this years photo

contest entries, visit omadfam.com/poocos.

Jessy Yancey, managing editor

[email protected]

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CICLATI AAEStacey Warner

BAD F DIECTSPidtLacy Upchurch,

Vic PidtDanny Rochelle

DIECTS AT LAEJeff Aiken,

Charles Hancock, Catherine Via

DISTICT DIECTSMalcolm Burchfiel, James Haskew,

Eric Mayberry, Dan Hancock, David Mitchell

STATE FB WES CAIAJane May

ADISY DIECTS Buddy Mitchell, Jamie Weaver

CIEF ADIISTATIE FFICEJoe Pearson

TEASEWayne Harris

CPTLLETim Dodd

AAI EDITJessy YanceyCPY EDITSLisa Battles, Jill Wyatt

CTET CDIATBlair ThomasCTIBTI WITESMelissa Burniston,

Carol Cowan, Erin Edgemon, Kim Green, Susan Hamilton,

Anthony Kimbrough, Tiffany Howard, Jessica Mozo,

Karen Schwartzman, Cassandra M. Vanhooser,

Jessica Walker, Bryan Wright

CEATIE DIECTKeith HarrisPTAPY DIECTJeffrey S. Otto

EDIA TECLY DIECTChristina CardenSEI PTAPESJeff Adkins, Brian McCord

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FFICE AAE Shelly Grissom

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At a Glance/A sampling of destinations in this issue

1/McMinnville

3/Smyrna4/Unicoi

5/Shiloh

2/Ripley

2/Rutledge

1/ Take home a jar of preserves after spending the weekend at BonnieBlue Inn & Cannery in cinnville. page12

2/ Celebrate summer at Tennessee tomato festivals, held on either sideof the state in ipley and utledge. page6

3/ Send your kids to a history-themed camp at Sam Davis ome inSmyrna. page6

4/ Stock up on fresh summer produce at Scott Strawberry & TomatoFarm in nicoi. page7

5/ Enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the Tennessee iver at Catfishotel in Shiloh. page29

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On the COver Photo by Antony Boshier,

Johnny Nixs Crescent Apple Tart

Features

8/The Culinary CampfireJohnnyNixsharesthelostartofcookingoveranopenfire

12/Sweet on the Bonnie BlueB&Bgivesguestsatasteofthefarm

throughitscannerysidebusiness

16/Carving is icheWoodworkeruseshobbyto

showappreciation,gratitude

18/A Place for EverythingLearneasyandfunways

toorganizekidsrooms

22/Taste of TennesseeFarmersmarkets,roadsidestands

providebountyforsummerrecipes 22Departments

5/ead All About ItChangeisntalwaysagoodthing

6/Short owsTomatofestivalsspanthestate

27/Country ClassicsStrawberrySheetCake

29/estaurant eviewHagysCatfishHotelinShiloh

30/ardeningMolesandvolesinthegarden,ohmy!

33/Farmside ChatFifth-generationfarmerJohnButler

35/To ood ealthTheimportanceofthank-younotes

36/Farm Bureau AlmanacConnectingconsumerswithfarmfood

38/TravelFarmcampsmakeagreatgetaway

42/Events & FestivalsThingstodo,placestosee

48/iew From the Back PorchNostalgicforSouthernsummers

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FOOD Travel HOme & GarDen aGriculTure Tn livinG

Questions, comments and story

ideas can be sent to: Jessy Yancey,

725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 400,Franklin, TN 37067, or email us at

[email protected].

A Trip Downemory ighway

IliveinAtlantabutgrewupinEtowah,Tenn.Mybrothersandsisters

andIhavebeeninandoutoftheL&N

Depotmanytimes.Ourdadretired

after47yearsofworkingfortheL&N

Railroad.Itislikeabreathoffresh

airtoleaveI-75todrivenorthon

Hwy.411andseethosebeautiful

mountains!Thanksforthememories!

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vi thdf.c/highwy-411

Botanic arden BloomsWeareveryexcitedaboutthenew

HerbGarden[atMemphisBotanic

Garden,Spring2011].Sincewehad

suchacoldwinter,weheldoffon

installationofmostofthetenderherb

seedlingsuntilallthechancesfor

heavyfrostpassed.

Plantingwillbeanongoingprocess,

asthingsareseasonal,anditisa

massiveundertaking.Agooddealof

theplantinghappenedmid-April,with

thingsreallygrowinginandtakingshapebythissummer.

Thereareplentyofthingstoseeat

MemphisBotanicGarden,andother

newprojectsintheworks,socomeon

outandwatchtheprogressastheHerb

Garden,WildlifePhotographyGarden

andotherareasspringintobloom!

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Editors Note: Flippens Fruit Farm,

which we mentioned in the peach tree

pruning story in our Spring 2011 issue,

no longer has a year-round market.

They do still have a peach orchard and

operate seasonal markets from May

through October.

From Our Readers

Cicada CentralThe13-yearBroodXIXcicadaisthebigbuzzinpartsofTennesseethis

summer.Findcicadafunfacts,tips,photosandPettusReadsthoughtson

thesebigred-eyedbugsat www.cicadacentral.com,whereyoucanalso

shareyourowncicadastoriesandphotosforachancetowinaprize.

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Just Leave It AloneRn-ins wi cngRs f w mks sns in lif

ItneverfailsthatwhenIfindsomething

thatworksthewayIwantitto,fitsmybodythewayitshould,tastesthewayIlikeit,

smellsthewayitshouldsmellandcoststhe

amountitshouldcost,somebodyfromoutof

nowherewillgoandchangeitorcompletelydo

awaywithit.Andthesedays,itdoesnttake

longfortheprocesstohappen,either.

JusttheotherdayIhadarun-inwiththe

changersofwhatmakessenseinlifewhen

Iwenttobuyanewgascan.AllIwantedwas

asimpletwo-gallongascantofillupmy

lawnmower.Youknow,thekindwithacapand

aspoutmadefromplasticwithalittleventintheback.But,thankstothechangers,our

environmentnolongercansurvivewiththose

typesofdangerouscans,andwenowhavethe

environmentallyfriendlycansthathaveno

ventorcapsyoucanscrewoff.Instead,topour

thecontentsfromthecan,youmustpush

downonthebackofthespoutwhilealso

slidingtheleverdownandliftingthecan.

Youmustalsoliftonelegwhileplacingyour

tonguetotheleftsideofyourcheekand

holdingyourbreathwhilepouring.

Thesecansaresupposedtopreventmorefumesfromescapingintotheatmospherethan

theoldercans,butIwonderifanyonetookinto

accounttheextraamountofgasthatispoured

alloverthegroundduetotheinabilityofthe

pourertohandlethesecreationsmadefora

contortionist.

Plus,ifyouhappentobeusingthesenew

capsonafive-galloncan,thenforgetlifting

thatsuckertopourfuelintoatop-loading

tractorunlessyouhappentobemadelikethe

Hulk.Theenvironmentmaybesafe,butyour

backisgoingtobeagoner.Thesamethinghappenswithmedicines.

Theyareallthetimechangingthesizeand

shapeofthepillsItake.Ihaveenoughtrouble

keepingupwithwhatpillsIneedtotakeatwhattimeofthedaywithoutthepill

companieschangingthecolororsizeona

regularbasis.Ievenwenttotheextraeffortof

gettingoneofthoseboxeswiththedaysofthe

weekonthemsoIcouldremembertogetthe

rightpillattherighttime.Now,Imcatching

myselfhavingtoremindmyselfwhatdayitis,

soIveputacalendarupclosetothepillbox.

Butwhenthepillcompanieschangethecolor

tolooklikeanotherpillImalreadytaking,

thenImcompletelyconfused.Itmakesme

wonderifthereissomepersonatthepillcompanywhogetsakickoutofmakinglife

difficultforthoseofuswhohaveafewextra

milesonus.

Ihadadoor-to-doorpreacherstopbythe

housenotlongagoinvitingmetocometohis

church.Iappreciatedhisvisitandtoldhim

Ialreadyattendedchurchelsewhereand

thankedhimforcomingby.Hedidntwantto

leaverightawayandaskedme,Haveyouever

thoughtaboutthehereafter?

ItoldhimIthoughtaboutthatallthetime,

andhelookedkindofsurprised.Youreallythinkaboutthehereafterallthetime?he

asked.

YesIdo,Ianswered.JustthismorningI

wentintothebackbedroomandaskedmyself,

NowwhatamIhereafter?

Changeissomethingthatisgoingto

happen,andweallhavetogetusedtoit,but

Iwonderifithastohappenasoftenasit

does.Maybeitisimportanttochangethe

colorofapilloritssize,thedesignofthe

labelorevendoawaywithmyfavoriteitem

onyourmenu.Changedoeskeepusonourtoes,butthesenewgascapsare literally

keepingusonourtoes.

bout the uthorPettusL.Readis

editoroftheTennessee

Farm Bureau Newsanddirectorof

communicationsfor

theTennesseeFarm

BureauFederation.

Read more bout itReadhascollectedhis

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1/CampBackinTimeKidscantravelbacktothe1800s

andintotheworldofCivilWarlegend

SamDavisataseriesofsummercamps

attheSamDavisHomeinSmyrna.

TheAppleValleySchoolcamp,

whichrunsJune20-24,allowsboys

andgirlsages8-12thechancetobe

19th-centurystudentsandroleplayas

membersoffamiliesfromlongago.

Theywillenjoyauthenticlessonsfrom

the1800s,makecrafts,playgames,

andvisitthehistorichouseand

grounds.Periodcostumesareoptional.

Otherweeklongcampsincludethe

JaneDavisAcademyforgirlsand

SchooloftheSoldierforboys.

TolearnmoreabouttheSamDavisHomeandits2011summercamps,visit

www.samdavishome.org.

2/MakeMaterMemoriesTennesseanslovetheirtomatoes,

andtownsacrossthestatecelebrate

thesummerfruitwithtomatofestivals.

TheLauderdaleCountyTomato

FestivalinRipleyhonorsareatomato

growersJuly8-9.Theweekendseventsincludetomatotasting,carnivalrides,

artsandcraftsandlivemusic.

TraveltotheGraingerCounty

TomatoFestivalinRutledgeJuly29-31

toenjoyworkfromlocalartistsand

craftsmenandawidevarietyof

tomatoesfromlocalgrowers.

Highlightingtheartisticsideofthe

summerfruitistheTomatoArtFestin

EastNashville.Thisannualfestivalis

heldinAugustandincludesatomato

artshow,theTomatOlympicsandtomatojewelrymaking.

Anddontforget,PettusReadmakes

agreattomatosandwich.Forlinksto

histomatosandwichvideoandallof

thesefestivals,visittnhomeandfarm.

com/tn-tomato-festivals.

3/RelaxingAmongst

theRhododendronsPerchedbetweentheDoeRiverand

thesteepslopesoftheAppalachians,

RoanMountainBedandBreakfastis

anidyllicgetaway.

ManagedbyAnnCampbell,Robert

Morganandtheirfamilies,theB&Bsits

on120acresinRoanMountainnearthe

NorthCarolinaHighCountry.Itsbeen

intheMorganfamilyformorethana

centuryanddatesbacktoWorldWarII.

Guestscanhike10milesoftheAppalachianTrailbetweenCarversGap

andHumpMountainorenjoyantique

Short Rows
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TNFARMFRESH

Where the ed Fruits rowInthebeautifulmountainsofUnicoiCounty,youcanfindabountyof

freshstrawberries,tomatoesandmoreatScottStrawberryandTomato

Farms.TheScottshavebeensellingtheirproducetothepublicsince1959,

whenWayneandMaryLouScottmovedtothefarminUnicoi.Theyraised

fivechildrenonthatfarm,twoofwhomarestillfull-timefarmerstoday.

BrothersSteveandDavidhavedegreesinhorticultureandagriculture,

respectively,andusetheirexperienceandeducationtoworkhardand

maintainthelevelofstandardsthattheirparentssetforthemyearsago.

Needlesstosay,farminghasnotonlybeenjustajobbutawayoflifefor

theScottfamily.Evenwiththechangesanddemandsaffectingfarming,

theresanoptimisticdrivethatfarmersshare.Whenfarming,youmakea

livingandenjoywhatyouaredoingatthesametime,SteveScottsays.

Evenwithallthechanges,Istillenjoyfarming.

TheScottstakeprideintheirlivelihoodandstrivetoofferhighquality,

freshandsafeproductsforconsumers.Strawberriesarethefirstmajorcrop

oftheyear,beginninginMayandtypicallylastinguntilmid-June.The

ScottsselltheirstrawberriesstraightfromthefarmandthroughoutEast

Tennessee.YoucanfindtheirberriesatlocalFoodCitystoresandroadside

standsinKnoxville,Greeneville,Morristown,Elizabethton,Unicoi,Johnson

CityandBristol.

Tomatoseasonfollowsbeginninginmid-July,withvine-ripenedmaters

availabletothepublicinadditiontowhattheyshipnationwide.TheScotts

alsoraisesweetcornandgreenbeansthat,aswiththetomatoes,are

availablesteadilythroughearlyfalloruntilthefirstfrost.

Weatherwilling,thisJulyshouldseetheinauguralharvestofthefarms

ScottUnakaMountainBlueberries.

IfyouwouldliketoenjoytheseTennesseeFarmFreshproductsfromthe

Scotts,visitwww.scottfarmstn.comorcall(423)743-4511tolearnabout

theircrops,marketlocationsandmore.

Tiffany Howard

shopsandrestaurantsinnearby

Elizabethton,zip-liningatSevenDevils,

andboatrentalsatWataugaLake.The65thannualRhododendron

FestivalisJune18-19,heldduringthe

peakofrhododendronbloom.

TolearnmoreabouttheRoan

MountainBedandBreakfast,visit

www.roanmtbb.com.

4/DontWasteYourEnergyThereiswastedenergyinevery

Tennesseanshome,andtheTennessee

ValleyAuthorityisofferingafreeonlineaudittohelpitscustomersfind

andreducethosewastedkilowatts.

Customerswhocompletetheonline

auditorscheduleanin-homeauditwith

aTVA-certifiedevaluatorwillreceive

anenergyconservationkit,which

includestwocompactfluorescentlight

bulbs,twofaucetaeratorsandahot

watertemperaturegauge.

Theonlineauditwillaskcustomers

todescribetheirhouseincludingthe

numberofrooms,levels,andtypesof

heatingandcoolingsystemsinstalled.

Tostartafreeonlineaudit,visitthe

TVAwebsiteat www.energyright.com.

Thissitealsoprovidesresourcessuch

asanenergycalculatortocomputea

homesactualenergyuseandcost.

5/GreenYourThumbGardenerscanasktheirtoughplant

questionsandtourtheUTGardensin

JacksonattheannualUniversityof

TennesseeSummerCelebrationLawn

andGardenShowonJuly14.

Theall-dayeventheldattheWest

TennesseeAgResearchandEducation

Centerbeginsat10a.m.andfeatures

workshopsbyregionalgardeners,

avarietyofplantsondisplayand

homegrownrecipeideas.Guestscan

alsopurchaseplantsthatthrivein

WestTennesseeattheplantsale.

Admissionis$5.Formoredetails,visittnhomeandfarm.com/green-

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BECOME A FRESDE CHEF WTH LESSONS FROM JOHNNY Nx

cooking over a campfire is a lost

art, but it isnt rocket science

at least according to Johnny i,

whos drawn hundreds to his

fireside with this signature invitation:

Yall eat yet?

The folksy Alabama native shares his

knowledge of cooking the cowboy way on his

newly launched T show, Cookin Outdoors

With Johnny Nix, which airs on the Blue

ighways cable network each week.

cmpfiR cfi is already known to people all over the

country as the host of Campfire Caf, a one-

of-a-kind cooking show that aired on the FD

network between 2001 and 2006. Avid riders

and campers, i and his wife, Wanda, had

been perfecting their open-fire cooking skills

for some 25 years. Their move into television

came about when they met the producer of a

show at a trail ride in issouri.

She [the producer] parked us up with

some people she thought wed become

friends with at the ride, i recalls. So we

got to cooking and having everybody over to

eat supper with us. ne night we cooked for

over 200 people. Everybody loved it. Finally

we just ran out of food and had to shut the

kitchen down about midnight.

The encounter led to a pilot episode, and

Campfire Caf was born. From scenic locations

in state parks to a backyard series filmed at

the producers home, i guided viewers

through the process of cooking everything from

beans and biscuits to bacon-wrapped spinach-

stuffed turkey breast all over an open fire.

e even did a series featuring country

music stars, among them ark Chesnutt,

Aaron Tippin, The Kentucky eadunters,

Joe Diffie and ay Price. We had a blast

with all the country music artists, i says.

To think, the legendary ay Price came on

my show and cooked with me.

Campfire Caf was the top show on FD

during its run. And although it went off the

STORYBYCAROL COWAN

PHOTOGRAPHYBYANTONY BOSHER

Food

Culinary

w a sedcoobooJohnnyNixisgiving

awayasignededitionof

hiscookbook,All Time

Favorite Recipes,toone

ofouremailsubscribers.

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Bonnie BlueMCMNNVLLE B&B GVES GUESTS A TASTE OF

THE FARM THROUGH TS CANNERY SDE BUSNESS

When ebecca erritt opened hercinnville bed-and-breakfast

in 200 5, she wanted to give

guests something to take home,

something that would help them remember

their visit to the Bonnie Blue Inn. She found

her inspiration on the family farm.

Fresh produce is a byproduct of our

nursery business, err itt eplains. I really

just started canning to have something

special to give my guests.

A former niversity of Tennessee Etension

agent, erritt has now created her own lineof jams, jellies, fruit butters and relishes.

She freezes the fruits as they ripen, then

sets aside one Friday each month for

canning. The Bonnie Blue Cannery is

licensed, and its products have been

designated a Pick Tennessee product by

the Department of Agriculture.

Every guest receives a jar of something

tasty as a gift when they check out and head

home. Its a homegrown, homemade gift that

is a true reflection of the Bonnie Blue and its

owners. We grow most of what we use in thecannery, erritt says. Its not a major part

of our business right now, but were hoping it

continues to grow.

While the interest in her canning business

has been a little unepected, erritt says

she has dreamed of running her own bed-

and-breakfast for years. When husband

Brett purchased a neighboring farm to

epand his nursery business in 200 3, she

finally got her opportunity.

When we bought the farm where the

house sits, I immediately started trying toconvince my husband that we should open

a B&B, she says. I pictured the house just

like it is today.

Whats now known as the Bonnie Blue Inn

was then just a rundown early 19th-century

farmhouse with no plumbing, an outhouse

and an active beehive humming away in the

walls. We dont know the eact date the

house was built, but we have found records

where someone sold it in 1908, erritt notes.

We tried to keep as much original as

STORYBYCASSANDRA M. VANHOOSER

PHOTOGRAPHYBYANTONY BOSHER

Ja seoRebeccaMerrittshows

howtomakeblueberry

jamtoppinginavideoat

tnhomeandfarm.com.

s vinlin

Sweet on the

RebeccaMerrittrunsBonnieBlueInninMcMinnville,whichincludesatearoomandcannery.



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possible, but it needed a lot of repair.

pened in 2005, the house has been

updated but retains its charm and character.utside, theres a tin roof, lazy porch with

rocking chairs and wide green lawn. Inside,

the Bonnie Blue is at once both modern and

old-fashioned. ardwood floors run

throughout and fresh colors don the walls, but

antiques and farm finds make up the dcor.

emarkably, erritt has resisted the urge

to fill every nook and cranny with keepsakes,

giving the inn a clean, welcoming feel. We

tried to keep the feel of 100 years ago, but we

have all the modern conveniences, she says.

We dont live in the house, so it is veryprivate. Were not far away, but our guests

really have the place to themselves.

The inn only has two guest rooms: the ose

oom downstairs and the Esposita Suite

above. Both boast queen beds and private

baths, but the suite claims a daybed with

trundle thats perfect for families. oom rates

include a decadent homemade dessert in the

evening and a full breakfast in the morning,

with both sweet and savory options.

Still, overnight guests make up only a

portion of the Bonnie Blues business.erritts culinary skill is well known,

making the inn a favored spot for staging

events, from bridesmaids luncheons to

corporate meetings. The dining room

becomes a restaurant called the Tea oom

from spring through Christmas and is open

to the public for lunch Tuesday through

Thursday. She even delivers lunch in

cinnville on those days.

Whatever the occasion, erritt prides

herself on offering only the best homemade

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the euben runs a close second. Specials

range from quiche and stuffed pasta shells

to shepherds pie and sloppy joes.

y favorite thing on the menu is the

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nights, erritt admits with a laugh.

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own family. The special is something a little

heartier. I try to do something men would like.

erritt caters locally but also hosts her

own special events throughout the year. Foralentines, she serves dinner to eight lucky

couples, with tables spread throughout the

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feel of the place. To me, thats the most

important thing.



STORYBYJESSCA WALKER

PHOTOGRAPHYBYJEFF ADKNS

Tennessee Living

When Dean Wyatt retired from the

work force, he was hoping tofind something to occupy his

newly acquired free time. e

found himself 15 pounds heavier and bored

just one month into his retirement. I had to

have something to do to get me out of the

house and away from the air conditioning

and the television, Wyatt says.

After working with his hands for most of his

life building cabinets and furniture, sub-

contracting, and performing other hands-on

jobs he found his way back to a former

passion: creating woodcarvings.Ive been making them off and on all my

life, Wyatt says, but I really got into it when

I retired.

ow in his seventies, he uses poplar and

red cedar wood with a little glue to create

a variety of objects, including tractors,

bulldozers, motorcycles, helicopters, pickup

trucks and lawnmowers and thats just the

short list. If I see something I want to build,

I try to build it, Wyatt says.

When he spots something he wants to

recreate, he takes a picture of the item andmeasures it. Then, he goes home to his shop

and begins to fashion a new creation.

While hes willing to take on just about

any challenge when it comes to carving andbuilding, he does admit the process taking

anywhere from 40 to 200 hours can be

pretty time consuming. It depends on the

compleity of the toy youre building, Wyatt

says. ost of my stuff is very detailed.

But hes in no hurry; Wyatts creations are

not for sale. And dont even think about

making a request. e makes what he wants

to make, when he wants to make it and then

gives it away. Im retired, he says. Theres

no pressure; I can work at my leisure.

Thats right Wyatt is committed to beingtruly retired, refusing to turn his hobby into a

business. Id rather just build something

and give it to someone, he says.

So, receiving them as gifts, a lucky few

can call Wyatts creations their own. I also

build wooden vases and bowls and give

them away at Christmas, he adds.

In fact, Wyatt donates much of his work.

e gave the Dover Library a fire truck,

complete with etending ladders, in memory

of his late friend Edward Smith, who chaired

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recognized for their good work, such

as those serving in the StewartCounty ES or the local sheriffs

office. They are constantly on the go,

he says. I want them to know there is

somebody in the world that does

appreciate them.

Even when hes not carving and

crafting, Wyatt can typically be

found working with his hands. I quit

hunting and fishing years ago, and

Im not too much into sports, he

says. Instead, he spends time doing

yard work and renovating his home.Though his work is in high demand

in his community, dont epect Wyatt

to change his mind any time soon. e

has no plans to put his hand-carved

creations up for sale. If I started

selling, Id be back to working, he

laughs. I just want to keep it as a

relaing hobby.

For now, Wyatt simply intends to

continue enjoying his retirement

with a little carving, building and

designing, of course. It keeps mymind working and active, he says.

To me, thats special at my age.



Home & Garden


21/52


Schools out for summer, and even

though those of us who are parents

are thrilled to have more time to

spend with our kids, some of us are

less than ecited about the disaster zones

we know their rooms will quickly become.

Franklin-based home organization epert

Liz Jenkins says it doesnt have to be that

way. With the right setup, your childs room

can provide hours of happy, focused play

and stay neat and orderly during summer

break and all year long.

There are three key components to a

well-organized childs room, Jenkins says.

Kids need an empty area in which to play,

a surface to do things on, and creative and

accessible storage.Lets face it: Kids are not naturally inclined

to put things away. But when they are not

overwhelmed with too much stuff and the

toys they do play with have a clearly

designated home, tidying up is no big deal.

w Start by observing your child at play and

asking directly, Jenkins says. What does he

or she actually play with? What does he or

she like to do? What items are precious to

your child, and what items get ignored?Take inventory of everything in your

childs room and purge all the unwanted,

unused, broken and age-inappropriate items.

ather than asking if your child wants to get

rid of a particular item, Jenkins recommends

asking, Do you want this to go to Cousin

ary (for eample) or donate it to the church

nursery, thrift store, etc.?

Set up play zones, and keep things where

they are used. For eample, if your child

loves to do arts and crafts, set up an art zone

and store the paper, markers and related

items in open bins near the desk or easel.

sRg slinsse wall cubbies, open bins, under-bed

storage containers, stacking trays, shelves

and wall hooks to keep like items together.

Pop-up laundry hampers make greatcontainers for stuffed animals and balls.

Storage containers are useless if your

child cant reach them. ake sure shelves,

bins and cubbies are on their level.

Labels help kids remember where things

go, especially when they get to do the

labeling. Photos, clip art and drawings work

for non-readers, and kids who can read get

a big kick out of using a label-maker.

When organizing your childs room,

Jenkins says, keep in mind that it should be

a space where kids can find what they want,have an appropriate place to use it, and be

able to put it back by themselves.

STORYBYCAROL COWAN

PHOTOGRAPHYBYBRAN McCORD & JEFFREY S. OTTO

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Taste ofTennessFARMERS MARKETS AND ROADSDE STANDS OFFERA BOUNTY OF FARM-FRESH SUMMER NGREDENTS



25/52

Enjoy the freshness of your local

farmers fare with a few of these

surprisingly e asy treats. Shopping

locally and directly from your

farmer is becoming easier than ever.

Farmers markets, roadside stands and

Community Supported Agriculture

programs (CSAs) present an e asy way

to partake in the trend, and crowds are

flocking to take advantage of the bounty

that the market scene offers.

In honor of summer and all the homegrowngoodies it brings, weve compiled a list of

recipes perfect for the health-conscious, the

serious foodie or just the casual cook. Its an

easy and delicious way to support your

local farmers. f course, these recipes may

also be enjoyed any time of the year with a

trip to your neighborhood grocery store.

ive the traditional salad a new spin by

trading lettuce for freshly picked zucchini.

Zucchini, Corn and Tomato Salad flavored

with a sweet lemon vinaigrette is a healthy

addition to any summer meal.azpacho, a chilled soup, makes a tasty

lunch or flavorful start to supper. Simply

throw together your market favorites such as

tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions and

garlic, blend in your food processor, and

chill overnight for a refreshing summer soup.

Finally, put those eggplants to use with

our take on the classic eggplant Parmesan,

in which the purple veggie is just one of

many layers, along with mozzarella cheese,

pesto and marinara sauce. Combine these

Eggplant, ozzarella and Pesto ratins withgarlic bread and a salad, and you have a full

Italian meal.

STORYBYKAREN SCHWARTMAN

PHOTOGRAPHYBYBRAN McCORD & JEFFREY S. OTTO

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miture, then dip both sides into the egg miture and

roll in the breadcrumb miture, pressing lightly to coat.

eat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of

olive oil in a large saut pan, and cook the breaded

eggplant on medium-low for about 3 minutes on each

side, until just cooked through. Dont crowd the pan.

Add more butter and oil, and cook the rest of the

eggplant. Allow eggplant to drain on paper towel.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place four slices of

eggplant on baking sheet. Top each with cup

marinara, three slices mozzarella cheese, 1

tablespoon pesto and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

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through, about 8 minutes. Serve hot.

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turning zucchini and avoiding core. Discard core.

Toss zucchini strips with 1 teaspoon salt and let

drain in a colander set over a bowl, covered and

chilled, for 1 hour.

ently squeeze handfuls of zucchini to remove

ecess water and pat dry with paper towels.

Cook corn in a small saucepan of boiling water

until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then rinse under

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peoplereadnewspapersandmagazines.

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refreshingStrawberrySheetCakethather

sister-in-law,FayeHallmark,clippedoutofa

magazineornewspaperaround20yearsago.

Sheislikemeandcollects(recipes),

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MembersofNortonsfamilyspendtimealmost

dailycookinguptried-and-truerecipessuch

asthestrawberrycake,avarietyofcupcakes

andmuffins,andauniquetakeonchicken

saladatthefamilysgrowingbusiness,Family

BakeryandCateringinMt.Pleasant,which

doesspecialordersfordeliveryorpick-up

atthefarm.

Nortonoriginallybegansellingherculinary

creationsaftersheandherhusbandboughta

farminMauryCounty.In2001,shesetupshop

attheFranklinFarmersMarketatTheFactory,

offeringvegetablesgrownonthefarmaswell

asbakedgoodssuchaszucchinibread.Asthe

numberofcropsgrew,sodidtheirmenagerie

oftreatsincludingthestrawberrycake.

Fouryearslater,Nortonstartedthebakery

andcateringservice,whichgaveheranother

outlettoexperimentwithdessertconcoctions.

Mymotherneverwentbyarecipewhenshe

madeacake,shesays.Ilikeputtingsomething

togetherandnotknowingtheoutcome.

NortonspopularStrawberrySheetCakeisntadessertthatneedsmuchtweaking

nowadays.Itisprettymuchthesameasits

beenfortwodecades,exceptthepinkcakeis

nowalsobakedincupcakeformasaspecial

treatmoreappealingtochildren.

Thecakeisoneofherstaplesatthefarmers

market.Nortonsaysshealwayssellsoutwhen

thestrawberrycupcakesareputoutinthe

displaycase.

Thisrecipeisasymbolofspring,shesays,

butthepinkcakewithpinkfrostingisafan

favoriteanytimeoftheyear.Thecolddessertwithflecksofstrawberryisatitsbestthe

longeritisrefrigerated. Erin Edgemon

ur or more?Eachissueof

Tennessee Home & Farm

highlightsrecipeslike

thosefeaturedin

Country Classics

Volume II.Copiesofthe

cookbookareavailable

for$17each,including

shippingandhandling,

fromcountyFarmBureauoffices,orby

callingtheTennessee

FarmBureauhomeoffice

at(931)388-7872,

ext.2217.

Country Classics

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favoriterestaurantsintheFoodsectionof

tnhomeandfarm.com.

Asalways,pleasecall

aheadbeforetraveling

longdistances.

HagysCatfishHotel,

locatedat1140Hagy

LanenearShiloh

NationalMilitaryPark,

isopen11a.m.-9p.m.

Tuesday-Sunday(until

10p.m.Fridayand

Saturday),andclosed

Mondays(exceptLaborDayandMemorialDay).

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fromavant-gardemolecularwizardryto

thecenturies-oldfarm-tablecuisinesofItalyandFrance.Butwhetheritstrendy

oreternal,onethingholdstrueofallfine

craftsmanshipoftheediblevariety:love.Ifa

mealtastesdeliciousandauthentic,youcan

betthatsomebodyinthekitchenlovesthefood

theyprepareandthepeoplewhomitnourishes.

AttheCatfishHotelinShiloh,thetraditionof

lovinglypreparedwholecatfishhasntchanged

muchsinceownerJimHagysgrandfather

cookedmealsforhisfishingbuddiesinarough-

hewnshackonthebanksoftheTennessee

River.Hagysayshisgranddadtaughthimhissimpleand(somewouldsay)perfectmethod

fordressingandfryingwholefiddlercatfish.

Theresnowrittenrecipe,hesays.

Hagysfamilyhasownedthisriverside

travelershavensincebeforetheCivilWar,

whenriverboatspliedtheTennesseeandused

thatlogshackasastorehouse.Inthe1930s,

theHagyslegendaryhospitalityprompted

then-governorGordonBrowningtosuggest

thatthefamilyopenacatfishrestaurantthere,

soimpressedwashebyacatfish-fryfundraiser

theydhostedinhishonor.Sincethen,theCatfishHotelhascometo

embodyfamilyrestaurantinthebroadest

sense.JimHagyfondlyrecallsgenerationsof

Hagyspitchingintofryupmountainsofhush

puppiesonanearlymorning.Andthebuilding

itselfwasaconstantworkinprogress,asadhoc

additionsrosefromtheoriginalshack.Itwas

thismonstrosity,acrazyfunplace,hesays.

Therestaurantwasrebuiltafterafirein

1975,andJimHagynowlivesinNashville.But

hesaystherestaurantstillconnectstheHagy

descendantsandoffersthemanextendedfamilythattranscendsbloodrelation.Manager

BarbaraMcAfee,a31-yearCatfishHotel

Restaurant Review

veteran,nurturestheplaceasherownwith

helpfromherfamily.Andgenerationsof

regularshavefoundtheirwaytothesetables

overlookingtheTennesseeRivertoenjoyHagy

familyrecipes,oldandnew.

Fromthetraditionalspreadall-you-can-

eatwholecatfish,hushpuppies,Frenchfries

andcoleslawwithhomemadedressingladled

ontonewermenuitems,suchaslemon-

pepperbroiledcatfishandbarbecuedribs,

eachreciperepresentsaHagyscreative

energiesnotleastofwhichincludesJim

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mothersGermanchocolatepieandhissisters

whitechocolatebananacreampie.

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family,feedingfolksdelicious,traditionalfare

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whovejourneyedhere.Itslikehavingpeopleinyourhome,Hagysays.Youjustwantitto

begood. Kim Green

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andvolesarereallyverydifferent.Theyhave

completelydifferentdiets,andtheycause

differenttypesofdamageinyourlandscape.

volsVolesarerodents.Theyarecommonlycalled

mice,meadowmiceorfieldmice.Theyare

about3incheslong,weigh1ounceorlessandhavereddish-brownfur,ashorthalf-inchtail,

tinyearsandeyesthatarenotvisible.Ofthe

23speciesofvolesintheUnitedStates,the

pinevole,theprairievoleandthemeadowvole

arethemostcommonforourregion.

Meadowvoles(foundinEastTennessee)and

prairievoles(MiddleandWestTennessee)

mostlyliveaboveground.Theyliveinandfeed

ongrasses,althoughtheycanchewsaplingsat

groundlevel.Tallfescueinorchardsandlightly

grazedpasturesaretypicalhabitats.Theyare

usuallylesstroublesomethanthepinevole,whichlovestoinfestourlandscapedgardens.

Pinevolesspendmostoftheirlivesunder

thegroundinburrowsfeedingonplantroots.

Youaremorelikelytoseesignsofvolesthan

thevolesthemselves,butsometimesyoumay

glimpseonescurryingfromoneplantingbed

toanother.Theylikelivinginmulch,leafand

grasspiles,andtallgroundcovers.Theylove

toeatrootsoflawngrass,trees,shrubs,flower

bulbsandhostas.Whereprotectivecoveris

available,volesmaygirdlethemainstemof

plantsjustabovetheground.Onoccasiontheywilleatbark.Vegetablegardens,ornamental

plantingsandyoungtreesareallsusceptible

tovoledamage,themostobvioussignofwhichisadeadordyingplant.

Pinevolesareactivedayandnight,looking

forfoodinahomerangeofaboutaquarter

acre.Theyseldomventureintoexposedplaces,

insteadusingelaboratetunnelsystemsthat

createthealltoofamiliarandunsightlyraised

ridgesinyourlawn.

MolsMolesbelongtothesamefamilyasshrews

andbats.Theyhavelargepaddle-likefront

feetwithprominentclawsdesignedforveryefficientdigging.Theyareaboutthesizeof

chipmunksandcanweighanywherefrom3-6

ounces.Totallengthcanbe6-8inches.Moles

arecoveredbyasoftgreyfur,andvariegation

incoloriscommonwithpatchesoforangeor

white.TheEasternmoleandthegreymoleare

themostcommoninTennessee.

Moleslovetoeatworms,insectgrubsand

adultinsects.Molestunnelinsearchoffood,

andinyourlawnandlandscapebedstheir

tunnelingraisesthesoilintoridges.Moles

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comeface-to-facewiththepest,identificationmustbebasedontheirsignsandthedamage

theydoinyourlandscape.Keyindicatorsfor

molesarevolcano-likemoundsofsoil.Well-

defined,visiblerunwaysabout2incheswide,

atornearthesurfaceindicatevoles.

Pio ad Cool ModsMethodstopreventandcontroldamagefor

bothpestsarehabitatmanagement,exclusion,

repellents,trappingandpoisonbait.Fumigants

aregenerallyineffectiveduetotheexpansive

tunnelsandsurfaceholesassociatedwithvoleandmoleactivity.Removingtheirfoodsources

(insects)goesalongwayinpreventingmoles.

Exclusionmethodsforvolescallforwovenwire

orhardwareclothfences,extending1foot

aboveand6inchesbelowground.Commercial

repellentsareavailableforboth,whilehome-

maderepellentsrangefromammoniatoJuicy

Fruitgum.Trappingandpoisonarelethaltothe

pests;however,theymaynotentirelysolveyour

problem.Typicallyacombinationofcontrol

methodswillproducethebestresults.

more o moead voe cotroFindmoredetailed

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hestrivestodoonadailybasisonhisWest

Tennesseefarm.

Butler,hiswife,Dana,andtheirthree

childrenliveandworkonafifth-generation

familyfarminDyerandObioncounties,where

theyraisecattle,corn,soybeansandwheat.

Butler,whotookoverthethen-primarilyrow

cropoperationin1995whenhisfatherretired,

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profitableandalsobecauseofhisloveof

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simple:Youeitherloveitoryoudont.Ihavea

loveforanimalsinmycare,andalthoughitisa

jobthewayItakecareofmyfamilyitsalso

whatIlove.Youspendalotoftimewiththem,

in100-degreeheatorfreezingrain,

understandingwhattheyneedandprovidingit,beitcleanwater,foodforextraenergyor

medicalattention;butIwouldnttradeit.

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Startsmall,andeaseyourwayin.Donttry

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Dealingwithlivestockisalotlikedealingwith

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Tomakesurethatpeoplewhoarentfarming,

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thesafest,mosteconomical,mostabundant

foodsupplyintheworld,andpeoplehave

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Small,red-brickranchhouse.Short

concretedrivewayendingatone-car

carport,basketballgoalanchoredabove,

borderedbybeaten-downbarespotsoneither

sidetestimonytoendlesshoursofbasketball.

Today,itwouldmostlikelybeagarageinstead

ofacarport,thegoalonanadjustablepoleandnottheroof,andnobarespotsbecausethe

endlesshourswillhavebeeninsideonthe

computerinsteadofoutsidewiththe

neighborhoodkids.Then,itwas306Gibson

Road.Today,[email protected].

Mostofuscanprobablyquicklyrecallthe

physicaladdressofourchildhoodhomeeven

afteralltheseyears.Themailboxmeant

somethingbackthen.LettershomefromDad

onmilitarydutyorworktravel,birthdaycards

fromfamilyandfriends,andlettersfrom

Grandmother.Often,letterswererippedopenandreadbeforeIeverreachedthecarport.

Sometimesabitoftranslationmightbe

neededfromMomorDadtohelpreadwords

writtenbyanagingandless-than-steadyhand.

Andnottolamentthetechnologytodaythat

allowsustotalkinstantlywithsomeoneacross

theworld,theresstillsomethingabitspecial

aboutreceivingahandwrittennoteinthemail.

Itmeansalittlemore,maybe,thattheytook

thatextraeffort,thatextratime.Alltheletters

arefilledinnotextingshortcuts,soluvis

love,uisyou,andlolislaughoutloud.ThosekindofnotesIcandropintomykeepsake

file,towhereIoccasionallyturnandflip

throughnotesscribbledbydaughters,parents,

friends;suchsentimentaljourneyshavea

knackforpushingawaythehardedgesoflife.

(Okay,IknowIcanprintoutanemailortext

messageifIwishtokeepitandIoftendo!)

Allthissaid,itcaughtourattentionatwork

awhilebackwhenwereceivedahandwritten

noteinthemail.Itwasakindnote,and

insurancecompaniesarentexactly

accustomedtoreceivinglotsoflovelettersinthemail,beingthatweareusually

characterizedasvillains.Fortherecord,we

villainsatTRHHealthPlanstodaycovermore

than190,000FarmBureaumembersandpay

outdailyanaverageofmorethan$1millionin

claimspaymentstodoctors,hospitalsand

otherproviders.

Butthisparticularnotewasathank-younote

fromamember,thankingusforinsuringtheirfamilyandforstayingtrueintryingtimes.

Coveredbyourhealthplanforseveralyears,

theychoseusbecauseofrateandbenefits

themostbangforourmoney.Maybeweshould

hirethemtoguideourmarketingefforts,

becausetheycapturedperfectlywhatwehave

soughttodoasaservicecompanyofthe

TennesseeFarmBureau.

Wehaveallbeeninthemidstofalongdebate

overanationalhealth-carereformlaw,muchof

whichhasfocusedonthegovernmentandnot

itscitizensmakingdecisionsaboutwhatshouldbecoveredandnotcoveredbycertain

healthplans.Muchofwhatwevedoneasa

companyinthepastyearhasbeeninresponse

toadramaticchangeinthelaw,notinresponse

towhatyouourmembershavesuggested.

Fornearly65years,TRHhasmadeavailable

tomembersavarietyofhealthplans,for

individuals,forfamilies,forseniorcitizens,for

smallemployers.Todoso,ourfocushasbeen

verynarrow:toofferaswideanarrayofbenefits

aspossible,forasmanymembersaspossible,

atratesthatareasaffordableaspossible.Thatmeanswevenevertriedtoofferhealthplans

withextremelyrichbenefits,becausemostof

ourmemberscantaffordthat.Theywanta

reasonableplanthatwillalsoprotectthemif

acatastrophichealthsituationoccurs.

Ittrulyisaboutthemostbangforyourbuck.

Ithasalwaysbeenourbeliefthatyoushould

befreetomakeyourownchoicesina

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choosingTRHHealthPlans,or,ifyouhavent,

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forTRHHealth

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[email protected].

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aboutTRHHealthPlans,

call(877)874-8323or

visitwww.trh.com.

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owdoestheTennesseeFarmBureau

Federationworkforyou?Byofferinga

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exclusivelybenefitingyou,itsmembers.Learn

aboutevenmoreFarmBureauprogramsat

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Wht i T F Fh?

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farmersmarketisagrowingtrendnationwide,

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aboutsomeofthelaughsthatwesharedwith

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FARM CAMPTENNESSEE FARM CAMPS PROVDE A HEALTHY, EDUCATONAL

ALTERNATVE TO VDEO GAMES AND PODS

You might say Tap oot Farm

offers a primer on agriculture

for the farm-challenged. The

300-acre cattle operation in

Franklin is one of several Tennessee

farms that host summer farm camps.

We noticed many years ago that

people love to come and hang out at

the farm for a day, says Susan

Ingraham, director of fun at Tap oot

Farm and president of the Tennessee

Agritourism Association. y dad hastaught many a young man how to

work on Saturdays, and we love using

our farm to bring joy to other people.

p R fRm cmpIngrahams parents, Frank and

Frances Ingraham, bought Tap oot

Farm in 1961 and have been raising

beef cattle, row crops and hay ever

since. Today, Susan Ingraham

oversees farm operations with help

from her parents, her teenage children

and farm manager uss arkai.

In 200 8, Ingraham kicked off the

first summer day camp for kids from

kindergarten through eleventh grade,

and it has grown steadily each year.

In 2011, Tap oot Farm is offering

three weeklong camps with a

maimum of 50 campers at each.

We have done school field trips

and farm tours, and we still do. But

Im more of a relationship person, soI like camps because we get to know

the kids, along the same lines as my

dad did teaching kids how to work on

the farm, Ingraham says. These

kids eperience farm life and do what

we do they dont just come see what

we do and then leave. They garden

all week, planting, hoeing, harvesting

and working in our orchard.

Campers also learn about Tap

oot Farms beef sales program. The

farm has been selling its certified

Angus beef directly to consumers

since 1996. The campers get to go out

and fiddle with the cows, and they

learn about fencing or whatever is

happening on the farm at the time,

Ingraham says. We are on spring and

well water, so we teach them about

water and play tug-of-war across the

creek. They ride horses every day and

learn about tack, and horse and cattle

feeding. And if we have any babyanimals, they help take care of those.

The farms beehives are always a

popular topic, followed by a snack of

hot biscuits topped with fresh honey.

We do a lot of activities on our

large screened-in porch, Ingraham

says. o T, iPods, handheld games

or cell phones are allowed at camp.

But parents can always reach their

kids through our camp staff.

The week concludes with the kids

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cooking a lunchtime feast. They pick, wash,

snap and cook green beans they hoed earlier

in the week, and we cook burgers with our

beef, Ingraham says. We make squash

casserole with cheese and cracker crumbs,

and the kids love it. When they tell their

moms they ate squash, the moms are just

amazed.

Friday night, parents are invited for a

bonfire, and kids can camp in tents with

chaperones overnight under the stars. We

always go on a night hike, Ingraham says.

These are life eperiences many people

never get to do if they dont live on a farm.

flcn Rig Rs cmpIn West Tennessee, Falcon idge Farm

offers its own version of farm camp with an

emphasis on horses. The three-day camp

near Jackson is held twice each summer for

kids ages 6 to 16. It focuses on horsemanship

basics such as riding and grooming, as well

as hayrides, a petting zoo, and arts and crafts.

In 2010, we had kids from 250 miles

away, says ay ilmer, who owns Falcon

idge Farm with his wife, ary Ellen, their

son, Bart, and daughter-in-law, Becky.

Parents will sometimes come for a mini-vacation and stay in a hotel in Jackson and

bring their children to horse camp.

Falcon idge is a working farm where

Tennessee Walking orses are trained and

boarded. Bart runs the farms agritourism

business, which includes a fall festival, Easter

egg hunt, Christmas trees and country store.

The farms summer horse camps for kids have

been so popular, the ilmers are considering

ca wth4- ad ff

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fromfourthgrade

throughtwelfthgrade.

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travelacrossthestate

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Findlinkstotheseand

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2011 Camp Dates and Costsp R fRm, fRnklin

Jue 13-17, Ju 18-22 ad uut 1-5lt 50 aer er eoar retrato (ed Jue 15 or Home & Farmreader), $249/eelate retrato (ater Jue 15), $339/eevt ther ebte, .tarootar.o, to rt aato

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offering a horse camp for adults in the future.

We teach campers how to get the horse

out, clean the stable and groom the horse,

and we go over the anatomy of a horse why

his heart beats 40 times per minute, why his

legs are so long, how his vision is different

than ours, ilmer says. nce we get them

acclimated, well put them in our indoor

riding arena. By the second day, theyre

usually riding by themselves.

A world champion rider and trainer, ilmer

has been teaching people to ride horses for

more than three decades. The ilmers offer

riding lessons year-round. I got my first

horse when I was 4, and I havent been

without one since, he says. They are a great

hobby, and if children learn the right way to

handle them, its a really safe sport you can

do all your life. I love watching a child

interact with a horse it gets them off the

couch and out of the house, and they love it.

Back at Tap oot Farm, Ingraham says her

camps are all about building relationships

and integrity. Were helping them learn to

become a human being who knows how to

contribute to the world.

CampersatTapRootFarmlearntomakemealswithfoodraisedonthefarm,aswellaswaysto

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This listing includes a selection of events of statewide interest scheduledin June, July and August as provided to Tennessee Home & Farm by the

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To include your local events in our listing, please contact them at (615) 741-7994or [email protected]. Due to space constraints, we are unable to

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Events are subject to date change or cancellation; please call the contact

listed before traveling long distances to attend.

JUNERutherord cout ertae aca Jue 2-3, murreeboroLearn the rich history of the Davis andaney families and their lives during theCivil War. Children tour the houses and

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soe: aet o the nhtRder Jue 2-4, 9-11, daA ballet depicting the history and theemotional struggle of the citizens of the ed

iver area during the time of the ightiders. The musical score consists oforiginal compostions and new

arrangements of traditional folk andbluegrass music. CTACT: 615-696-1300,

smokenightriders.com

meh itaa feta Jue2-4, mehEnjoy family-oriented fun with music, food,events, games and arts and crafts. Learnabout the Italian-American tradition.Benefits the oly osary Parish School.CTACT: 901-543-5310,memphisitalianfestival.com

so mouta potter feta Jue 3-4, oedThe festival features a variety of fine pottery

in beautiful styles and eciting techniques.CTACT: 865-273-1242,smokymountainfestivals.org

ue pu rt & mu feta Jue 3-5, Joho ctFree outdoor music and art festivalspanning seven city blocks in downtown

Johnson City. Features childrensentertainment, music and more. CTACT:423-928-3479, blueplum.org

natoa moofet Jue 4-5,theAnnual festival celebrating the importantrole the dairy industry plays within one ofTennessees most historic towns. CTACT:423-746-9041, nationalmoofest.com

saore shoa nate erafeta Jue 4-5, zabethtoCome and discover the arts, music, dance,crafts, legends and stories of ative

Americans. CTACT: 423-543-5808,sycamoreshoals.org

ate coutr Jue 11,sredThis obertson County country festivalincludes country cooking, arts and crafts,live music, a garden tour and plant sale,farmers market and more. CTACT:615-384-3800, robertsonchamber.org

Roab Rea feta adtue car sho Jue 11,seerThe festival features rockabilly music fromold and new artists alike. eld inconjunction is an antique car show, antiquetractor show and motorcycle ride & show.CTACT: 731-697-9149, mcnairy.com

Tennessee Events & Festivals

Events & Festivals

The65thAnnualRhododendronFestivaltakesplaceJune18-19,2011,inRoanMountaininEastTennessee.


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aad vtora crat ca Jue 13-15, murreeboroChildren 6-12 eperience hands-on

materials and craft making during this newcamp offered at aklands istoric ouseuseum. CTACT: 615-893-0022,oaklandsmuseum.org

frut o the aard Jue 14,sr This free educational event offers visitors achance to learn about the production ofsmall fruits like grapes and blueberries,and how they can easily be grown in thebackyard. The field day also trains guestson maintaining the more traditional fruitsof their yards, such as beautiful shrubs andlush lawns. CTACT: 731-425-4768,

middletennessee.tennessee.edu

Jueteeth freedo feta Jue 17-19, mehA three-day celebration with liveentertainment featuring gospel, jazz, &B,blues, rap, classical and neosoul music.Food and merchandise vendors, ehibits,dancers, storytelling, picnics and more.CTACT: 901-543-5310,juneteenthmemphis.com

e ue Rc & moo pefeta Jue 18, e ueCutting the worlds largest oon Pie. CTACT:931-389-9663, bellbucklechamber.com

l tor & mta muter Jue 18-19, zabethtoe-enactors portray a variety of characters,from hunters and farmers to land speculatorsand backcountry gentry. Walk amongcolonists and native peoples who share theirpast through talks, mini-dramas, anddemonstrations of 18th century life. CTACT:423-543-5808, sycamoreshoalstn.org

Roe mot feta Jue 18-19,gaatBrowse through the antique, craft, jewelryand furniture booths on the grounds of

historic ose ont. Tour of the mansion willbe available. CTACT: 615-451-2331,historicrosemont.com

65th ua Rhododedrofeta Jue 18-19,Roa moutaCelebrating blooming of rhododendrongardens, crafters, folkways, musicians andfood. CTACT: 800-250-8620,www.roanmountain.com

frot porh pate a ca Jue 20-24, murreeboroChildren 6-12 have a chance to step backinto the past while being introduced toperiod games, chores, crafts and cooking.Limited spaces available. CTACT:615-893-0022, oaklandsmuseum.org

s mu ct chater tue & wor ru sho Jue 17-18, cuberad cout farroud, croeFaus aiqu o wokig ucks fom pickups o 18-wls, aiqu acos adgis. hld i cojucio wi Cumblad Plaau Aiqu taco ad Gasegi Sow. COntACt: 931-200-3203, www.as.og

obao ee & more Jue 23,sredThe id-Souths beef and tobacco producerswill want to attend this free educationalevent which features the states leadingeperts on topics such as animal health,forage, burley and dark fired tobaccoproduction. CTACT: 731-425-4768,[email protected]

froter a Jue 23-25,lhburodeo, carnival rides, games, shoo

tennessee home and farm summer 2011

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