When you hear “East Tennessee Foundation,” you might immediately think of the many charitable resources this foundation has contributed to East Tennessee over the past 30 years. From scholarships to wildfire relief funds, this organization has its hand in charity work all across our region, with over $250 million in…

Their story is a classic one. Two people in the midst of summer heat. It is often said that summer loves don’t last; however, for this duo, the summer was the foundation of a relationship that was sure to blossom and grow just as quick as summer passes. Molly was…

It’s Fall, and that means the apples are ripe and ready at Shultz Farm. Shultz Farm is well known not only for the variety of apples available, but for the delicious baked goods made out of apples. Cecilia Shultz was kind enough to share her favorite apple recipes. Maw Shultz’s…

Education has long been one of the three key components of the United Way of McMinn & Meigs Counties’ vision along with promoting good health and stability in the family. With those three things, everyone has the opportunity to attain a good quality of life. Among the many educational initiatives…

Ben Finch of Finch Photo recently collaborated with Castleton Farms to create an amazing wedding photo shoot inspired by the 4th of July. Castleton Farms, established in 2009, is the premier wedding venue in East Tennessee. The photo shoot took place at the Woodland Gardens. With a stone aisle surrounded…

PUMPKIN BREAD 2/3 cup shortening 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 2/3 cups sugar 1/2 tsp. baking powder 4 eggs 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 cup (16 oz.) pumpkin 1 tsp. ground cloves 2/3 cup water 2/3 cup coarsely chopped nuts 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup raisins 2 tsp.…