We were shuttled to a drop in on the Holston River and we kayaked 5-6 miles right into downtown Knoxville, on the Tennessee River! It was a very peaceful trip (with lots of work), including being right under small airplanes landing at Island Home airport. We booked this trip thru KnoxvilleAdventure.com. Their slogan “The Knoxville…
America’s 250th birthday, known as the Semiquincentennial, was celebrated on July 4, 2026. Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted two days later. Most signers did not sign on July 4, with only John Hancock and Charles Thomson doing so that day, while the rest signed…
Denim and Diamonds was the theme at Gettysvue Country Club’s Member Guest golf tournament this year! The staff did an amazing job and the newly rennovated club looks great! The whole central gathering place around the new bar is so inviting and comfortable. Randy played with Keeton, our son, and they played lights out, but…
Randy and Leonard, S & S Homebuilders, just finsihed building this gorgeous custom home in Millers Landing in Lenoir City, TN. The home has so many quality touches like white kitchen appliances, an amazing back porch with a view of the lake, open shelving in the den, and stained concrete floors in the basement. Check…
We, S & S Homebuilders, are currently building a custom home and they made a choice to put in white appliances. White can make a small kitchen look bigger and brighter. They look great, its a welcome change in the trend from stainless steel, and they are less expensive. There are several brands that still…
My son Keeton and I got to attend The Masters golf tournament this year in Augusta, GA. This was amazing to be a part of and to be able to bring my son for his first time here. We are both avid golfers and it is quite the experience to be right here with the…
We attended the grand opening last weekend for the new Generation 5 Porsche facility and showroom here in Knoxville, TN. They didn’t cut any corners and this place is awesome! Stop by and see them, and maybe a new car, and the new building. We are happy to still be a part of the Harper…
Creating stained concrete floors has been an amazing addition to both my personal home and several new construction homes. They are a durable and customizable flooring option that “involves applying a stain to the concrete surface to enhance its appearance. This process can create various colors and effects, making it a popular choice for both…
Thanks to the East Tennessee Realtors, we provided dozens of toys for the Mission of Hope. The Christmas party ticket is to just bring in a new toy for a child who might not have any gifts from Santa this year. Their mission statement is “At Mission of Hope, we believe God has called us…
We love our doggie and we plan to find another rescue at some point, but in the meantime, we dropped off lots of yummy dog treats, leashes, toys, and collars. The latest statistics I found for Young Williams are amazing. Please support Young Williams and rescue a dog or cat, or drop off food, treats,…