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New Strategic Planning progress report provided

By TED ROBINSON For The Vista Working together the Board, Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) and PCA are on schedule toward development of the Strategic Plan.  We should complete the “Issue Identification” component – determining where and what Fairfield Glade is today – within the next few weeks. The Membership Survey Report draft was presented to the […]

12Sep2023 | Continued

Board, Flierl, provide key “State of the Community” information

By BOARD OF DIRECTORS For The Vista As we reported last month, the Community Club finished 2022 with a very strong financial performance allowing us to add funds to our reserve balances for future projects and rainy days. We now have $5,850,000 in Operating reserves and we remain debt free. The state of the Community Club is […]

28Feb2023 | Continued

Through thick and thin, Glade’s Library has always been a staple

By VALERIE CAPPER For The Vista The Fairfield Glade Library is an all-volunteer library with 28 volunteers who generously donate their time to ensure that the library is open to the residents 6 days a week.  The Monday through Friday hours are from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. and Saturday from 9 A.M. to 12 […]

2Nov2022 | Continued

“Boy’s” Best Friend

Two lives that have been changed forever By SHARON RAKOWSKI For The Vista Jameson is a young boy who has a rare genetic disorder. His body works against him which requires him to spend a significant amount of time in hospitals and medical offices. His parents were told that his diagnosis is not curable and […]

20Sep2022 | Continued

Residents’ Commentary

EDITOR’S NOTE: Commentaries from residents do not necessarily reflect the position of The Vista and its staff. By TOM RACKLYEFT Paid Commentary First, I want to be very clear this is not a personal attack on Bob Weber. In fact he seems like a nice man. I question his willingness to take accountability. Of equal […]

6Sep2022 | Continued

Knocking door to door once again

Jehovah’s Witnesses’ worldwide door-to-door ministry resumes after 30-month pause For The Vista Some 350 of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Cumberland County will resume their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning September 1, when a two-and-half-year suspension of the work is officially lifted, just in time to begin a global campaign featuring a new interactive Bible study program. The […]

6Sep2022 | Continued

Investing: What CAN you control?

By WILL PARRISH For The Vista Managing emotions with investing can be especially difficult in retirement years. Accumulation has generally ended, and the drawdown phase, when hard earned nest eggs begin to send a paycheck, has begun. It’s easier to see a potential end to that nest egg and possibly outliving those dollars. Market swings […]

6Sep2022 | Continued

Flierl updates on finances; projects; thanks community

By KEN FLIERL GLADE BOARD PRESIDENT For The Vista 2023 Financial Preview We have started the annual process of developing our budget for next year and it is no secret that next year’s budget process will be more challenging than we have experienced in recent years. The on-going supply chain challenges and the record level […]

30Aug2022 | Continued
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Voting polls to close soon

By GLENN POLSON ELECTION COMMITTEE For The Vista The Fairfield Glade Board of Directors 2022 election is nearing the end. The polls close at the end of the day September 2. Hank Henning, Bruce Horn, and Karen Sharak are seeking your votes. You can still look through the information and video available on the Club […]

30Aug2022 | Continued

Alas, voting has now begun

By GLENN POLSON For The Vista The campaigning for the Fairfield Glade Board of Directors 2022 election is reaching its peak. Hank Henning, Bruce Horn, and Karen Sharak have provided Club members with their qualifications and their perspectives on the Club through their bios, answers to questions posed by the election committee and answering member-driven […]

9Aug2022 | Continued

Lots to know about “lots”

By BOARD OF DIRECTORS For The Vista You will need to get approval for merging your adjacent lot(s). Here are some of the most common reasons adjacent lots are considered for merging: 1.    New Construction: You are building a new home, which will cross over the lot line. a.    Usually approved if the […]

9Aug2022 | Continued

Protecting free speech

Protecting free speech For The Vista Crossville Residents Reflect on the Impact of A 2002 Historic Supreme Court Ruling as 20th Anniversary Nears    While Jehovah’s Witnesses have chosen to temporarily suspend their door-to-door ministry due to the pandemic, their activity was almost permanently banned by one U.S. village in the late 1990s — that […]

26Jul2022 | Continued
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New book links Santa Claus and the Christ Child

By TOM CATALANO For The Vista Crossville, Tennessee resident Tom Catalano has published his twelfth book. Nicholas, The Santa Story is a 48-page fully illustrated hardcover book that connects the secular tradition of Christmas with the religious   birth of Jesus Christ. It may likely become a family keepsake for years to come. Santa Claus […]

12Jul2022 | Continued

Even with a downturn, could County use high housing values to penalize Gladers?

Paid Commentary By Jay McCarthy For The Vista Deja Vu? Most of you remember the Crash of 2008 in the housing market. The so-called experts in every area of the country, including where I lived in Florida were telling buyers to buy now because of the low interest rates. And at the same time these […]

28Jun2022 | Continued

Glade’s 4th of July events set

By MARY JO PAIGE For The Vista Fairfield Glade is celebrating a little early this year with special activities beginning June 30 with Pontoon Boat Cruises at Dartmoor Marina and St. George Marina and a Family Pool Party at Druid Hills Pool from 5-7 P.M. On Friday, July 1 plan to bring your chairs for […]

28Jun2022 | Continued

How acceptance is the flower of diversity

By GENE SKIPWORTH For The Vista They weren’t foreigners by a long shot. Not with names of Skipworth, Nelson, Williams, Sexton, Dial, and Miller. All were English names from across the ocean. But they weren’t foreigners even if they came across the ocean to get here. They were only half foreigners.  The other half were […]

21Jun2022 | Continued

AMONG THE ELITE

Stonehenge & Brae courses nab honors For The Vista Fairfield Glade is pleased to announce that Stonehenge Golf Course has been ranked #2 and Heatherhurst Brae Golf Course #5 as Golfweek Magazine’s “Best Courses You Can Play in Tennessee.” Each year, Golfweek Magazine ranks golf courses state-by-state. Stonehenge Golf Club has placed in the top […]

15Jun2022 | Continued

Introducing the new Glade Chief of Police

By BOARD OF DIRECTORS For The Vista General Manager, Bob Weber, and the Board of Directors of Fairfield Glade Community Club (FGCC) are pleased to announce that Kurt Caminske will be joining the Fairfield Glade Community Club team on July 3 as the new Chief of Police. Kurt has over 25 years in Law Enforcement […]

7Jun2022 | Continued
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Glade to host annual cruise-in show

By MARY JO PAIGE For The Vista Make plans to enjoy the 7th Annual “Cruisin into Summer” on Saturday, June 11 from Noon – 3 P.M. The Fairfield Glade Cruise In will be held at the Square (the intersection of Peavine Rd. and Stonehenge Drive.) Each year, “Cruisin into Summer” gets bigger and better with […]

7Jun2022 | Continued

Mirror Lake Blast kicks off 2022 season

By MARY JO PAIGE For The Vista There’s a lot to love about Mirror Lake Blast…the music, the food, the social interaction, the fresh air…and lots of parking options. Memorial Day, May 30 begins a new season of this popular series sponsored by Dave Kirk Automotive.  Concessions will be available at 5 P.M. with the […]

24May2022 | Continued
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