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connectionstnconnections.comAn Official Publication of Your Locally Owned Municipal Electric System

BETTERBATTERBraden Station

restaurant knowsSouthern seafood

Know Your FarmerWilliamson Countys Delvin Farms provides

fresh produce to farmers markets and CSA members
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Travel, tips and tidbits at a glance

Catch a Creative Vibe

The arts are in full bloom every

March at Lindens Blooming Arts

Festival. An annual tradition since

2009, the Blooming Arts Festival

celebrates the culture and natural

beauty of Perry County with arts and

crafts, live entertainment, music,

food, kids activities and tributes to

military veterans.

More than 100 exhibiting artists

display their work, ranging from

quilting and pottery to handmade

soaps and jewelry. Spectators can

watch artist demonstrations of

stained glass, blacksmithing, fiber

art and more.

The sixth annual Blooming Arts

Festival takes place March 21-22,

2014. Visitbloomingartsfestival.orgfor more information.

Prepare for Spring TornadoesSpringtime in Tennessee is more than warmer temperatures and blooming

flowers its also tornado season. Tornadoes can happen any time of year, but

two-thirds of Tennessee tornadoes happen in the months of March, April and

May. The best way to protect your family is to be prepared.

Determine your homes best tornado safety spot, and make sure all family

members know where it is. A basement or an interior first-floor room or hallway

(away from windows) is best.

Gather emergency supplies including water, flashlights with extra batteries

and a weather radio, and put them in your safe spot.

Pay attention to tornado watches. If the weather forecasters issue a tornado

warning for your area, seek shelter in your safe spot.Avoid automobiles, motor homes and rooms with lots of windows during

tornadoes. If you are caught outside, lie flat in a ditch as low to the ground as

possible until the storm passes.

Beale Street Is Calling

All roads lead to Memphis during the month of May. The city hosts its

world-famous Memphis in May International Festival and this year, the 38th

edition honors the Republic of Panama.

Memphis in May includes the popular Beale Street Music Festival (May 2-4),the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (May 15-17) and the

Sunset Symphony (May 24), which includes a spectacular air show, fireworks

and music presented by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Educational,

international and economic programs also attract tourists from around the

globe. The 2013 celebration drew visitors from 50 states and eight foreign

countries. Buy tickets and find more information about the festival at

memphisinmay.org.

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Features

4 Better Batter Braden Station in West Tennesseeserves spectacular Southern seafood

6 Know Your Farmer Delvin Farms provides fresh produce

to farmers markets and CSA members

10 Amazing Asparagus Enjoy these springtime spears in

recipes for breakfast, lunch or dinner

Departments

2 Municipal Power Perspective

3 Tennessee in Focus

14 Spring Activities in Tennessee

17 Connect to Tennessee Products

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BETTERBATTERBraden Station

restaurant knowsSouthern seafood

Know Your FarmerWilliamson Countys Delvin Farms provides

fresh produce to farmers markets and CSA members

CONTENTS

Spring 2014 Edition

Content CoordinatorRachel Bertone

Content Director Jessy Yancey

Proofreading Manager Raven Petty

Contributing WritersLeslie LaChance,

Tiffany Howard, Jessica Mozo

Photography DirectorJeffrey S. OttoCreative Services DirectorChristina Carden

SeniorGraphic Designers Laura Gallagher, Vikki Williams

Graphic Designer Matt West

Senior PhotographersJeff Adkins, Brian McCordStaff Photographers, Michael Conti, Wendy Jo OBarr,

Frank Ordonez, Michael Tedesco

Ad Production Manager Katie Middendorf

Ad Traffic AssistantsKrystin Lemmon, Patricia Moisan

Chairman Greg Thurman

President/PublisherBob Schwartzman

Executive Vice President Ray Langen

Sr. V.P./SalesTodd Potter

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Sr. V.P./Agribusiness PublishingKim Holmberg

Sr. V.P./Journal DigitalMichael Barber

V.P./External Communications Teree Caruthers

V.P./Visual Content Mark Forester

V.P./Content Operations Natasha Lorens

ControllerChris Dudley

Integrated Media ManagerRobin Robertson

Tennessee Connectionsis published quarterly by

Journal Communications Inc. for participating members

of the Tennessee Municipal Electric Power Association.

TMEPA represents 61 municipal power distributors in

Tennessee, which serve more than 2 million customers.

For advertising information or to direct questions or comments

about the magazine, contact Journal Communications Inc.,

725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 400, Franklin, TN 37067.

Phone: 615-771-0080.Email: [email protected].

For information about TMEPA, contact:

Tennessee Municipal Electric Power Association

212 Overlook Circle, Suite 205

Brentwood, TN 37027Phone 615-373-5738, Fax 615-373-1901

tmepa.org

Executive Director Mike Vinson

Copyright 2014 Journal Communications Inc. and

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in whole or in part without written consent.

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MUNICIPAL POWER PERSPECTIVE

As the new director of government

relations for TMEPA, I would like to

introduce myself to you by telling a little

about myself, my background and how I

represent municipal power systems and

their customers.

I was born and raised in Cheatham

County, just 30 minutes outside

Nashville. It was a great place to grow

up. I learned the beliefs and traditions

of a rural community, but I also knew

Nashville well as my parents worked

and commuted there every day. As I

went through school, it was always my

dream to be a lawyer, to work in politics

and public service, and to help shape

public policy so more citizens get better

service from their government. When

college came around, I enjoyed living in

a rural area so much that I went to the

University of Tennessee at Martin in

West Tennessee. I made the most of

my time there, working on campus and

making friends from across the state.

During an internship with the

Tennessee General Assembly, I got to

see the process up close, and it led to

my first job out of college. I first worked

for the Speaker of the House in the

Clerks Office, where I helped maintain

official records and bills the legislators

voted on. Soon, I was promoted as thestaffer dedicated to House

Transportation Committee, which

debates infrastructure issues such as

building and maintaining highways and

bridges. During the day I would help

and advise representatives as they

passed, amended or defeated bills, and

at night I would attend classes at the

Nashville School of Law. During my ten

years working with the legislature, I

married the love of my life, graduated

law school and passed the bar exam.

Currently, my wife and I live in Nashville.

This fall, I was thrilled to come aboard

at TMEPA. As director of government

relations, I speak with representatives

and senators on a regular basis, sharing

information with them or educating

them about issues that concern our

industry. This can involve advocating for

or against legislation, depending how itaffects municipal power systems and

their costumers. Reliable and affordable

electricity is such a vital part of every

community, and every policymaker

ought to hear about the great job done

by the 60 municipal electric systems

across Tennessee.

Visit us online at tmepa.orgto learn

more about our organization, and feel

free to send us an email if you have

anything you would like to sharewith us.

A New FaceTMEPA welcomes its new director

of government relations

JEREMY ELRODDirector of Government Relations

Tennessee Municipal Electric

Power Association
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Photo by Brian McCord

A vibrant, thriving backyard garden in Franklin

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FEATURE

Better BatterBraden Station in West Tennessee

knows Southern seafood

On most days, Braden may be a sleepy little

whistle-stop of a town located in West ennesseeabout 40 miles northeast of Memphis, but onTursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Bradensrailroad crossing on Highway 59 is a high-trafficarea. Tats because the friendly staff at BradenStation, a seafood restaurant by the tracks, is busyserving up a delicious down-home buffet and platedinners to patrons who drive from miles aroundto sample the Louisiana Gulf Coast oysters andhouse-made desserts.

Diners come for the food and linger to enjoy theeclectic dcor of the restaurants historic building,

a 1908 storefront which once housed the bank,post office and general store operated by the C..McCraw Company, a regional cotton merchant.

Braden Stations ample buffet features familiarcoastal favorites catfish, shrimp and clams, alldeep-fried in homemade batters. Te oysters, a housespecialty, are fresh from the Gulf, fried in a lightflour batter with a hint of black pepper to givethem some sass.

Dinner includes traditional side dishes likemacaroni and cheese, fried okra, greens and whitebeans with generous chunks of ham. Tere are

hushpuppies too, of course, along with a jalapeohushpuppy option for bolder palates. On Tursdays,

the buffet includes frogs legs, another local favorite.

o satisfy the sweet tooth, patrons can help themselvesto fruit cobblers, including apple or peach, or asinfully rich chocolate cobbler, al l made moredecadent by a quick trip to the soft-serveice cream machine.

George and JoAnne Jensen bought the C..McCraw building in 2002. Along with theirdaughter Kim Graves and her husband, erry, theyrenovated the structure and opened the restaurantwith erry at the helm in the kitchen and the restof the family just doing whatever needed to bedone, JoAnne says.

Why a seafood restaurant? My son-in-law is fromLouisiana, George explains, and I knew he couldreally cook some fish.

Te McCraw building boasts a high-ceilinged,spacious storefront, and the Jensens have retainedmany of the original architectural features,including a working freight elevator, the first oneinstal led in Fayette County. Te stores originalshelving is now filled with vintage toys, china andfarm tools, most of which came from the Jensensown home. Tough the big room seats 150 guestsand is always bustl ing, the space still feels homey.

Its no wonder folks like to stop over at BradenStation for dinner and just stay a while.



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The Dish on Braden StationBraden Station is located in the Old General Store, C.T. McCraw

Building, 189 Highway 59, in Braden, about 40 miles northeast

of Memphis. The restaurant is open for dinner Thursday through

Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. For information, call (901) 594-5959.



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COVER STORY

KNOWYOUR

FARMERDelvin Farms provides fresh produce

to farmers markets and CSA members

PHOTOS BYJEFFREY S. OTTO

Growing fresh fruits and vegetablescomes as second nature to the familymembers of Delvin Farms in CollegeGrove, just outside of Franklin, enn.After all, Hank and Cindy Delvin havebeen farming for more than 40 years.

In the late 1990s, the Delvins beganthe process of turning their 140 acreson the Harpeth River into a certifiedorganic farm. Around that time, theirson, Hank Jr., and his family returnedto the farm, and shortly after, theirdaughter Amy rejoined the crew.

hese days, the Delvins, nowmembers of Pick ennessee Products,sell both heirloom and traditionalproduce at many local farmers markets,restaurants, grocery stores and through

their Community Supported Agriculture(CSA) program. Members of the

Delvins CSA sign up in the springtimeto pick up their shares boxes packedwith fresh, seasonal produce weeklyor biweekly throughout the regulargrowing season (though they also offeroff-season options as well). Up front,

members can learn which crops will beplanted for that year. With more than80 varieties of certified organic produce from kale, broccoli and cabbage tostrawberries, peaches and watermelonsto squash, potatoes and garlic they aresure to find many items to tempt theirtaste buds.

Te best part is getting to meetpeople and knowing we are servingour community by providing nutritious,healthy food, says Cindy Delvin. We

now have almost 1,000 CSA familieswho get their food from us each week,


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Hank Delvin Jr. tends to the crops at Delvin Farms in Williamson County. Produce from the farm goes to local farmers markets and CSAs.


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and we love seeing how happy they are with the food.It makes it al l worthwhile.

CSA members can stop by the farm to pick uptheir share, or visit one of 14 convenient drop-offsites in the greater Nashville and surroundingareas, including Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna,Hermitage, Donelson, Columbia and Spring Hill.

CSA members not only have a dependable sourceof farm-fresh, certified organic produce but theyalso have the intangible benefit of knowing the folkswho grow their food.

Knowing your farmers and having a personalrelationship with them makes you feel a deeperconnection to the land, Cindy says. We have two

annual picnics where CSA members can come out toour farm, walk the fields and see their food growing.Tey enjoy showing their children.

Not ready to make the CSA commitment?Te Delvins also sel l produce at farmers marketsthroughout the area, including those in Franklin,Nashville, East Nashvil le, Donelson, Forest Hills,

12 South and the West End Farmers Market, whichopened in 2013.Our family strives to provide a fresh and safe

product to your family, Cindy says. When youpurchase produce from us, you know where your foodcame from, and you can be assured of the quality andcare that was used in producing our products.


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FARM FLAVOR

Amazing

AsparagusEnjoy these springtime spears in recipesfor breakfast, lunch or dinner

Te spring season brings newbeginnings, warmer weather anddelicious produce gracing grocerystore shelves. Fresh, bright andcolorful, lots of versatile fruits

and vegetables hit their peakduring the spring, but asparagusis at the top of our list.

Tis green veggie totesimpressive nutritional benefits.Its high in fiber, bone-buildingvitamin K and antioxidantssuch as vitamins A, C and E.Asparagus is a diet-friendlyoption, with only 4 calories andzero fat or cholesterol per spear.Tat means you can eat a whole

cup of fresh asparagus for just27 calories.

When youre browsing theproduce aisle or at your localfarmers market, choose bright greenasparagus stalks with purple-tingedtips. Avoid wilted or limp stalks, asthese have probably been sitting onthe shelf for a while. Youll wantstalks with smooth skin, uniformcolor and a dry, compact tip.

o store, wrap the stem endsin a damp paper towel for severaldays. Refrigerate them, tips up ina cup of shal low water, to extendtheir life even further.

If youre tired of asparagusprepared one way, try another! Teversatile vegetable can be broiled,steamed, grilled, roasted or sauteed.

Read on for a look at some of ourfavorite ways to use asparagus.

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and follows foods journey from the farmers

field to your kitchen. Browse recipes,

cooking tips, garden guides, farmer chats

and more at farmflavor.com.

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Asparagus Pizza Bianca

3 tablespoons extra-virginolive oil, divided

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch thin asparagus(about 1 pound)

cup fresh small sage leavesor rosemary

sea salt and freshly ground pepper

1 pre-made pizza crust*

cup (about 3.5 ounces)mozzarella cheese, shredded

cup Parmesan cheese

Combine 2 tablespoons oil and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.

Trim asparagus spears to about 6 inches long. Slice thicker spearsin half lengthwise. Toss in a bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon oil,sage or rosemary leaves, salt and pepper.

Brush your pre-made or homemade dough with garlic-oil mixture.Sprinkle mozzarella over dough. Arrange asparagus in a circularpattern on the dough with tips facing out. Top with Parmesan andremaining sage.

Bake pizza on lower oven rack or grill until cheese is melted andasparagus begins to brown.

*See the recipe for Basic Pizza Dough to make your own crust at

farmflavor.com/basic-pizza-dough.

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Asparagus SpinachWhite Cheddar Frittata

1 cups fresh asparagus(sliced into 1- to 1 -inch pieces)

1 teaspoon water8 large eggs

2 egg whites

cup 1% low-fat milk

teaspoon salt

teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

5 cups fresh spinach leaves,loosely packed

cup (about 4 ounces) reduced-fat white cheddar cheese, shredded

teaspoon fresh basil,finely chopped

Preheat oven broiler.

Place asparagus and water in glass pie plate or bowl,

cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for3 minutes, or until asparagus is tender-crisp and stillbright green.

Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, salt and pepper in a largebowl until blended; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-proof 12-inchskillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic andsaute for 1 minute.

Add spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until spinachis slightly wilted, about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cookedasparagus and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Pour egg mixture in skillet and stir gently to evenlydistribute ingredients. Cook until eggs are almost set,about 8-11 minutes. Eggs will be runny on top, butset on sides and bottom.

Remove frittata from heat, sprinkle evenly with shreddedcheese, and place skillet in oven. Broil until the centeris firm and cheese is completely melted, about1-2 minutes.

Remove and sprinkle with fresh basil, if desired.Cut into 6 wedges.


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Herb Pasta Primavera

pound penne pasta

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed

1 bunch asparagus, use tips only (top 2 inches)

1 yellow or red bell pepper, julienned

cup frozen green peas, thawed

2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

cup mixed herbs (tarragon, parsley,chives, basil), roughly chopped

cup grated Parmesan cheese

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water

until al dente. Rinse under cold water and set aside.Saute artichoke hearts, asparagus and bell pepperin olive oil until tender. Add peas and cook for anadditional minute.

Add pasta to the pan and toss with the lemon,herbs and Parmesan cheese.

Season with salt and pepper. Heat in pan untilpasta is warm.

Lightened Up Creamof Asparagus Soup

3 cups (about 1 pound) asparagus,sliced into -inch pieces

2 cups fat-free, less-sodiumchicken broth

teaspoon fresh thyme, divided

1 bay leaf1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 cups skim milk

dash of nutmeg

2 teaspoons butter, unsalted

teaspoon salt

teaspoon lemon rind, grated

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combineasparagus, broth, teaspoon thyme, bay leaf andgarlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer10 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

Place asparagus mixture in a blender and processuntil smooth.

Place flour in pan. Gradually add milk, stirring with

a whisk until blended. Add pureed asparagus andground nutmeg; stir to combine. Bring to a boil.Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring. Removefrom heat, and stir in remaining teaspoon thyme,butter, salt and lemon rind.

Just before serving, garnish with a few sprigs

of asparagus.


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Spring in TennesseeFestivals, celebrations, activities and more

Bring the whole family to Mule Day, one of the worlds largest mule celebrations,

March 21 April 6 in Columbia.

This listing includes a selection of events of statewide interest scheduled in March,

April, and May as provided to Tennessee Home & Farmby the Tennessee Department of

Tourist Development.

To include your local events in our listing, please contact them at www.tnvacation.com.

Due to space constraints, we are unable to list all of the events provided or accept unsolicited

events. However, you can find additional information and events at the departments website.

Events are subject to date change or cancellation. Please call the contact listed beforetraveling long distances to attend.

MarchMarch 15, ErinIrish Day Celebration| Enjoy a parade,food, entertainment and crafts at the largest

Irish Day celebration in the area. CONTACT:(931) 289-5100,houstoncochamber.com

March 19-22, Pigeon Forge20th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest |Large quilt show, vendor marketplace and

classes with instruction by some of the

nations top quilters highlight this popular

event. CONTACT: amountainquiltfest.com

March 21 April 6, ColumbiaMule Day| Bring the whole family to oneof the worlds biggest mule celebrations.

Events include a mule sale, mule pulling,

mule shows, a pancake breakfast, the flea

market, a parade and more. CONTACT:

(931) 381-9557, muleday.com

March 21 April 21, Pigeon ForgeDollywoods Festival of the Nations| More than 200 performers from around the

world celebrate music, dance and art at this

fun festival. CONTACT: 800-DOLLYWOOD,

dollywood.com

March 29 April 1, Pigeon Forge2nd Annual Titanic Authors Week|Back by popular demand, celebrated authors

of Titanic historical books will make public

appearances at the Titanic Museum. All

Titanic fans will have the chance to meet and

interact with authors of many remarkable

books written about the event. CONTACT:

(800) 381-7670,titanicattraction.com

AprilApril 1-30, Knoxville52nd Annual Dogwood Arts Festival|Since 1961, Dogwood Arts has celebrated

the natural and cultural beauty of East

Tennessee by producing a dynamic festival

featuring blooming gardens and trails, visual

arts, music, crafts, theater, culinary arts,

dance, film and literary arts. Enjoy upcoming

events, exhibits and performances during the

entire month of April. CONTACT:

(865) 637-4561, dogwoodarts.com

April 1-30, NashvilleAwesome April| Enjoy this monthlongevent, which pays musical tribute to the city

and promises a major event each weekend.

CONTACT: (800) 657-6910

April 4, Memphis

MLK Jr. Commemoration| The NationalCivil Rights Museum offers this special

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program in Memphis to commemorate

the late Civil Rights leader. CONTACT:

(901) 521-9699

April 4-6, KnoxvilleRhythm N Blooms Festival| Theannual Rhythm N Blooms celebrates the

crossroads of Knoxvilles varied musical

history. This American Roots music festivalspotlights storied songwriters and rich

performances from jazz to world-class

bluegrass to indie and everything in

between. CONTACT: rhythmnbloomsfest.com

April 11-14, Chattanooga4 Bridges Art Festival| Approximately150 artists will be selected from across the

country to sell paintings, glasswork, jewelry,

textiles, furniture, sculpture and more. Artists

also compete for $10,000 in merit awards

through on-site jurying April 12. In addition,

the festival features live entertainment from

talented local and regional performers;artisan foods from local restaurants, and a

special art creation area for kids. CONTACT:

4bridgesartsfestival.org

April 17-26, NashvilleNashville Film Festival| Withgenres from drama to comedy to foreign

documentaries, this exciting festival has

something for all film lovers. CONTACT:

(615) 742-2500,nashvillefilmfestival.org

April 21-17, ParisWorlds Biggest Fish Fry| Dont missthis delicious event, as more than five tons

of catfish are served to thousands of visitors.

Theres also a rodeo, parade and catfish

races. CONTACT: (731) 644-1143,

worldsbiggestfishfry.com

April 24-26, ClarksvilleRivers & Spires Festival| Thisfamous annual festival features more than

100 entertainers, a kids area, car shows,delicious food, jazz and more. Dont miss it !

CONTACT: (931) 245-4344,

riversandspires.com

April 26-27, South PittsburgNational Cornbread Festival| Enjoythis Southern staple at the annual South

Pittsburg festival. Visitors can enjoy the

National Cornbread Cook-Off, art, a beauty

contest, a carnival, pancakes breakfastand more! CONTACT: (423) 837-0022,

nationalcornbread.com

MayMay 2, Pigeon ForgeDollys Homecoming Parade| Nearly50,000 people line the Pigeon Forge

Parkway to watch this parade. Dolly Parton is

the grand marshal, and the parade includes

floats, local entertainers and more. This will

be the 29th year for this spring tradition.CONTACT: www.mypigeonforge.com/parade

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May 2-24, MemphisMemphis in May InternationalFestival| This monthlong celebrationincludes events like the Beale Street Music

Festival and the World Championship

Barbecue Cooking Contest. CONTACT:

(901) 525-4611

May 4-10, HumboldtWest Tennessee Strawberry Festival| Celebrating its 75th year, this fun festival

includes parades, live entertainment, a

barbecue cook-off, concerts, fireworks,

and of course, strawberries! CONTACT:

(731) 784-1842, wtsf.org

May 6 Nov. 1, JonesboroughStorytelling Live!| Storytellers fromacross the country make their way to

Jonesborough to share their stories

and entertain visitors. CONTACT:(800) 952-8392,story tellingcenter.net

May 10, Nashville73rd Annual Running of theIroquois Steeplechase| Spend a dayat the races! This event is the nations

oldest continuously run, weight-for-age

steeplechase. CONTACT: (866) 207-2391,

iroquoissteeplechase.org

May 10, LebanonWilson County SpringFest & GardenTour| Master gardener plant sale takes

place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the JamesE. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon.

Admission and parking is free. Mothers Day

is that Sunday, so bring your mom for a day

of flowers, food, fun and fresh air. CONTACT:

(615) 444-9584,wcmastergardener.com

May 13-17, DaytonTennessee Strawberry Festival|Celebrate the strawberry at this family-

friendly festival. Guests can enjoy crafts,

delicious food, a parade and more.

CONTACT: (423) 570-0105

May 15-17, KnoxvilleInternational Biscuit Festival| Namedone of the countrys top 10 food festivals, this

popular event will rise again in downtown

Knoxville at Market Square. Guests can enjoy

food, fun, music and more throughout the

three-day festival. CONTACT: biscuitfest.com

May 15-17, AdamsvilleBuford Pusser Festival| This annualfestival honors the famous Walking Tall

sheriff and features good music, food and

family fun. CONTACT: (731) 632-4080,

bufordpussermuseum.com

May 16-17, SeviervilleSeviervilles Bloomin BBQ &Bluegrass| Make your way to this excitingevent, which features the Tennessee State

Barbeque Cook-Off with teams from all over

the United States. Theres also fun bluegrass

concerts, kids games, great food and

authentic mountain crafts. CONTACT:

visitsevierville.com/vsevents.aspx

May 17-18, Greeneville19th Annual Iris Festival| This funarts and crafts festival features food,entertainment and more surrounded by the

history of Tennessee-born President Andrew

Johnson. The annual Woodcarving Show is

held each year in conjunction with the

festival. CONTACT: (423) 638-4111,

greenecountypartnership.com/events

May 22-25, CrawfordAmericana Music Festival| Enjoy thisthree-day camping and music festival that

coincides with the taping of an episode of the

Jammin at Hippie Jacks Americana Music

Series on PBS. Hotel accommodations areavailable for those who may not be the

camping type. CONTACT: (931) 445-2072,

myhippiejack.com

May 24, HampshireCajunfest 2014| Spend the day in thepicturesque setting of Amber Falls Winery

and support the Boys and Girls Club of

Maury County. Enjoy authentic Cajun music,

crawfish races, cornhold tournaments,

cooking demonstrations and, of course,

lots of Cajun food. The festival will serve up

boiled crawfish, fried alligator, jambalaya andboudin. Family fun day from 12 to 8 p.m.

CONTACT: (931) 285-0088,

amberfallswinery.com

May 30-June 1, MemphisMemphis Italian Festival| Thiscommunity celebration demonstrates the

values of family, faith and fellowship in the

Italian-American tradition. Guests can enjoy

music, food, games, arts and crafts, and

more at this years 25th anniversary

celebration. CONTACT: (901) 767-6949,

memphisitalianfestival.com
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CONNECT TO TN PRODUCTS

Statewide roundup of favorite finds

Spice Things UpA Parrotsville-based farm specializes in growing

one of the hottest peppers on the planet.Having grown more than 60,000 pounds of

habaneros, Big S Farms owner Vance Carter attributesthe companys success to some of the richest soil inthe world.

Located in the the Smokies, the farm grows dozensof varieties of habaneros to make its all-natural,preservative-free hot sauce and salsa, which havenames such as Tennessee Thunder hot sauce. Big S

Farms products are available atKnoxville and Nashvillearea Kroger stores and online at bigsfarms.net.

Wash Your Troubles Away

One East Tennessee soap company is about more than clean hands. Good

Fortune Soap, founded by Jennifer Strain, focuses on paying it forward and

giving back. While working full-time as a graphic designer, Strain taught herself

how to make soap by studying the trade and the natural products industry.

Since selling her first bar of soap in December 2006, Strains business

has taken off. She recently opened a retail shop near downtown Chattanooga

and has expanded her line. Good Fortune Soap: Chattanoogas Green Clean

Store now offers a skincare line, an essential oil bar and green clean home

products. Strains soaps, lotions, candles, lip and other bath and body

products are available throughout Tennessee and in more than 20 states.

Her award-winning products and package design have been featured in

Southern Livingand Country Livingmagazines.

Good Fortunes motto, Wash your troubles away, isnt just a slogan; it s

also their mission. Their packaging and community efforts inspire customers

to live purposefully, think green and pay it forward. And Strain puts her

money where her mouth is in 2010, she traveled to Haiti and taught

50 local women how to make and sell soap.

Visit goodfortunesoap.comor call (423) 473-6727 for more information.

Where the RedFruits Grow

In the beautiful mountains of

Unicoi County, you can find a bounty

of fresh strawberries, tomatoes and

more at Scotts Strawberry & Tomato

Farms. The Scotts have been selling

their produce to the public since

1959, when Wayne and Mary Lou

Scott moved to the farm in Unicoi.

They raised five children on the farm,

two of whom are still full-time farmers.Brothers Steve and David have

degrees in horticulture and

agriculture, respectively, and use

their experience and education to

work hard and maintain the level of

standards that their parents set

for them years ago.

Strawberries are their first major

crop of the year, beginning in May

and typically lasting until mid-June.

The Scotts sell their strawberries

straight from the farm and throughout

East Tennessee. You can find their

berries at Food City stores and

roadside stands in Knoxville,

Greeneville, Morristown, Elizabethton,

Unicoi, Johnson City and Bristol.

Tomato season follows, with

vine-ripened maters available to the

public. They also ship nationwide.

The Scotts also raise sweet corn and

green beans, which are available

steadily through early fall or until thefirst frost.

Call them at (423) 743-7511

or visitscottfarmstn.comfor

additional information.
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Permit No. 222

Refrigerator:

Your fridge is responsible for up to 11 percent

of your households energy usage.

Make sure the condenser coils in your fridge are

free of dust and pet hair. Clean coils allow air

to circulate more freely, using less electricity.

Pay attention to the seals on your fridges door.They should be clean and tight.

Cooling:

Instead of replacing a faulty air conditioner,

consider an attic ventilator. It can provide as

much comfort as your air conditioner at a lower

price. The ventilator brings cool air up through

your home all you have to do is pump in

cool air in the evenings.

Whether you have an air conditioner or attic

ventilator, keep doors and windows shut tightly

during the day to keep cool air from escaping.

Kitchen:

Use an exhaust fan to get rid of hot air when

youre cooking.

Give your stove and oven a break, and use

your microwave and countertop appliances

to prepare food.

Install a ceiling fan in your kitchen to keepair circulating.

Bathroom:

Install a water saving showerhead, reducing your

hot water use without cutting down on time in

the shower.

Dont keep hot water running nonstop while

washing your face or shaving.

Take a shorter shower to avoid sending moneydown the drain. No purchase necessary!

Following these steps can save you money this seasonEnergy-Saving Tips for Spring

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