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COVER STORy

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Knoxville’s Economic Backbone

By Damion Huntoon :: our series concludes er
with a look at two very diferent entertainment kn
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ventures: nightclub monolith carleo l B
Entertainment and movie giant Regal cinemas.
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The Radio Life
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By Nathan Sparks :: long-time radio guru Ph
Johnny Pirkle sold the station he founded 

in 1974 this May—but it didn’t take him 
long to ind his way back on the air.


80
Benefields Far Afield— 
Part 5 : Changing Tides

By Sarah H. clark :: through sickness and health, 
meetings and partings, delays and adventures, 

our intrepid crew comes sailing home at last.

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86
Making It Ours:
Best 
of the The Theme of Erick Baker
Best 2013
By meghan mcDonald :: singer-songwriter 

Erick Baker’s nontraditional journey to the 
stage is marked by a deep connection with the 
once again, Cityview brings you the best and fans who have taken him into their hearts.

the brightest of Knoxville’s people, places, and 
things. Plus: an insightful interview ofering 
92 The Cityview Interview: Glenn Reynolds 
some local lavor with Jackass star and Best By Sarah H. clark :: nationally known blogger
Local actor Johnny Knoxville.
and jack-of-all-trades glenn Reynolds talks
about InstaPundit, the link between techno and 
blogging, and the beneits of living in knoxville.


96
The War at Home
Standing in the Gap 57
By mark Spurlock :: the interfaith health By Ryan Daggs :: the shocking lack of 
available medical facilities for veterans in East 
clinic serves knoxville’s uninsured and tennessee leaves thousands waiting years 
underinsured—letting no one who needs 
healthcare fall through the cracks.
and traveling hundreds of miles for care.

104 KnightsinRedJackets

63 A Smoky Mountain Winter’s Day
By L. ashley Susong :: the men and women Photo by Bryan Starmer
By Katy Koontz :: check out these three 
of the ober gatlinburg ski Patrol will go as 
fall-to-winter itineraries for a fabulous day far as it takes to keep you safe this season. 
trip to the smokies with family, out-of- Plus: a beginner’s guide to all the gear you’ll 
town guests, or your outdoorsy friends.
need for a winter on the mountain!

113 Bobby Drinnon: Living With the Laws 
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Home for the Holidays
By oana Harrison :: this holiday season, By Steven Friedlander :: an exclusive
interview with intuitive counselor Bobby
stay healthy, happy, and wise while still 
enjoying all of the traditional food and fun.
drinnon on his health, lessons learned,
and the bright future ahead.


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