Food City expansion creates new job opportunities

Submitted by Joanie Brock on Mon, 11/04/2024 - 20:13
Ty Blakley and Scott Inklebarger

Ty Blakley and Scott Inklebarger

As Union County grows economically, opportunities for students parallel that growth. Food City, a business staple in the Maynardville community, recently expanded in size and offerings, generating many needed services and products in the county. Not only was this business expansion a benefit for the patrons it serves, new doors opened for working-age Union County students as well.

Farming in Union County

Submitted by Carol Pratt on Mon, 11/04/2024 - 20:13
Resting time for farm women in easy chairs at Big Ridge Park in Union County Tennessee, July 1939.

Resting time for farm women in easy chairs at Big Ridge Park in Union County, Tennessee, July 1939.

In 1955 there were 1400 farms in Union County, according to the census report that year. The total profit from farming was $1,107,595.40. The next highest income was from the sale of livestock amounting to $230,000.00. This included cattle, sheep, horses and mules.

Stimming: A closer look at behaviors in autism

Submitted by Isabella Humphery on Mon, 11/04/2024 - 20:12

What comes to mind when you hear the word stim? Most think of the stem of a plant or Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) classes in schools. One of the words that is commonly associated with autism is stim or stimming. Stimming is clinically described as a self-stimulatory behavior and is characterized by repetitive motions, sounds and/or other behaviors.

Ramblings

Submitted by James and Ellen... on Mon, 11/04/2024 - 20:12

Country Connections By James and Ellen Perry
Sitting on my porch listening to “Analog” by Brennen Leigh. Brennen is a songwriter, singer and excellent guitar player. She is a breath of fresh air in country music. Brennen left Austin, Texas, for Nashville and I hope Nashville doesn’t ruin her. Brennen released a tribute album to Lefty Frizzell and it’s a great album. Brennen has lots of her songs on the internet. Here are some of her songs, “Same Dream,” “In Texas in a Band,” and “Carole With an E.” Check her out. Brennen is also a 5-ft.-10-in. beauty.