Lifestyle
Why We Live Here x2
Because of all the quality photos by Michael Albin, it seems there is never enough space to get all the wonderful Why We Live Here pictures equal time. So here’s an opportunity to get two at one time. Pictured above is a recent susnet from the edges of Lake Canterbury while, below, is the same [...]
21May2013 | ContinuedGlade Member/Member Tourney
For The Vista The Fairfield Glade Member/Member, a two-day event for men and women open to golfers of all skill levels, is flighted by handicap giving every team a chance to win one of the many prizes. The event is a two-day Best Ball Tournament open to all golfers. Each team will enjoy two days [...]
21May2013 | Continued
Stone to bring considerable talents to Playhouse
For The Vista Singer/songwriter/musician Mike Stone brings his unique blend of pop, soft rock and folk music to the Cumberland County Playhouse Mainstage on May 29, in a concert featuring his new music videos. “Tonight I’m All With You,” created in collaboration with Tony Perry of Star Recording Studios features Ann Looney’s beautiful Italian accordion [...]
21May2013 | ContinuedProtecting Peavine’s potential
Glade group on a mission to have road designated as Scenic Parkway Special to The Vista A group of Fairfield Glade residents is preparing a request to designate State Route 101 (Peavine Road) as a Scenic Parkway under the Tennessee Scenic Parkway program. The request, and a supporting petition, will be submitted this spring to [...]
15May2013 | Continued
Why We Live Here…
What a gorgeous view of Lake Dartmoor taken by Vista photographer Michael Albin last Friday. This panoramic view taken by Albin demonstrates the beauty of spring here in Fairfield Glade as the trees now have their foliage and waters glisten from the sun shining above. These vistas are all around us and are one of [...]
8May2013 | Continued
Glade Ladies Club hosting Garden Show
For The Vista The Fairfield Glade Ladies Club invites you to attend their Fourth Annual Spring Marketplace Home and Garden Show. Spring has spring and the Village Green Mall in Fairfield Glade will come alive with visions of spring and summer on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18. Inside and out, the mall will be bursting [...]
8May2013 | Continued
FFG Hiking Group to Hike Hidden Passage Trail
By MARION MINER For The Vista On Friday, May 10 the Fairfield Glade Hiking Group will be going to the Big South Fork area to Pickett State Park. The hike has a little of everything; unique land formation, cliffs, creeks, rhododendron, a waterfall, etc. Hikers should bring lunch to eat on the trail. Difficulty: This [...]
8May2013 | Continued
Spring tips for lawn renewal and renovation provided
By MELINDA MYERS For The Vista The extreme heat and drought of 2012 was hard on lawns and gardens. “Many gardeners are facing a blank slate of bare soil, masses of dead patches that were once lawn or a bit of grass interspersed in a sea of weeds,” says gardening expert Melinda Myers. I recommend [...]
8May2013 | ContinuedWhy We Live Here…
Spring has definitely sprung and no matter what street you turn down in Fairfield Glade, the blooms are breathtaking. A close-up example (above) of this was taken by resident Bill Fuller recently and highlights the striking contrast between the beautiful blue skies, the cherry blossom branch, and the wispy white clouds floating past.
30Apr2013 | ContinuedPersonal Training Special Offer In May at Wellness Complexes To Celebrate Both Anniversaries
For The Vista Members of the Cumberland Medical Center Wellness Complexes at Crossville and Fairfield Glade will be offered a special price for personal training during May for members to learn the benefits of being coached by a professional certified trainer in their exercise routine. Members will be able to purchase three 30-minute training sessions [...]
30Apr2013 | Continued
Tennessee Trail’s Plateau Chapter announces May plans
For The Vista The Tennesee Trail’s Plateau Chapter has announced its busy May schedule of hikes. There is a leaderless hike (typically 5 – 7 miles) every Wednesday morning. For additional information, contact Bill Harris at 931-484-9152 or visit the Plateau Chapter Blog at http://ttaplateauchapter.blogspot.com. Check blog for cancelations or changes before hiking. • [...]
30Apr2013 | ContinuedMember/guest couples tourney events schedule announced
For The Vista The 29th Annual Member/Guest Couples Invitational Golf Tournament is right around the corner. The tournament will be held May 10th and 11th at HeatherhurstGolf Club. This is the schedule of events: Practice rounds have been set aside on the Crag and Brae Courses at Heatherhurst from 8:57-11:12 A.M. on May 9. You [...]
30Apr2013 | ContinuedSaving a little $$$ — it’s a gas, gas, gas!
Food City responds to great rebate debate; vows to help seniors in Fairfield Glade continue to save at the pump COMMENTARY By BILL PIECUCH For The Vista When I grocery shop, I shop. I enter the store with quick steps and buzz around the place seldom noticing or even paying attention to sales promotion, advertising [...]
23Apr2013 | Continued
Lions says goodbye to Leader Dog of Blind, “Norman”
By KEN STEADMAN For The Vista It is with a great deal of sadness that the Fairfield Glade Lions Club bid farewell to Norman, a Leader Dog for the Blind. He has faithfully served his blind friend Donna Taylor and the East Tennessee community for the past six years. Norman showed signs of Illness for [...]
23Apr2013 | ContinuedGolf Tournament Roundup: Rotary and P.O.E.T.S to host links events
For The Vista The Fairfield Glade Rotary Club’s annual golf tournament will be June 22, 2013 at Heatherhurst Brae Course. The 8 A.M. shotgun start will include many skill competitions, hole-in-one prizes and flight prizes. After a fun filled day of golf, lunch will be served on the patio and prizes awarded. The entry fee [...]
23Apr2013 | Continued
Why We Live Here…
If you are thinking, “What a beautiful sunset” — think again! Not only do we have fantastic sunsets in Fairfield Glade, but SUNRISES as well! Richard Albins captured this gorgeous sunrise off his deck in Fairfield Glade’s Hickory Ridge area. It truly is another example of Why We Live Here.
17Apr2013 | Continued
A touch that cures
The Owens lend a hand to ailing golfers through massage By BILL PIECUCH For The Vista Grumpy and harboring throbbing upper leg stiffness after nine holes, Jimmy Kowalski gingerly enters Terry Owens’ therapeutic massage studio located a quick turn off of Peavine Road into Village Square. “How’s it going?” asks a smiling Owens. “Crappy,” was the [...]
17Apr2013 | ContinuedGlade Art Guild presenting “Talk is Cheap Tour” in Crossville in June
For The Vista The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade proudly presents a presentation of the “Talk Is Cheap Tour” featuring Bill Landry, Jim Claborn, Sam Venable and Elizabeth Rose. Tickets are now available for the Saturday, June 1, performance at 7 P.M. at the Stone Memorial High School Auditorium General Admission tickets are $15 and [...]
17Apr2013 | ContinuedFestival Chorale to Present Carnegie Hall performance in Fairfield Glade
For The Vista On Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m., the Festival Chorale of Fairfield Glade will present Bradley Ellingboe’s “Requiem” directed by Brian Bacon. The performance will take place at the First Baptist Church of Fairfield (located behind Food City on the hill). The chorale will be joined by the Roane State Community College [...]
17Apr2013 | Continued
Why We Live Here…
Spring has sprung! Evidence of that can be seen in the photo above — an Eastern Bluebird taking a break from building its summer nest near a Fairfield Glade home. It’s mate was not too far away. Of all the birds a gardener could choose to attract, the bluebird is the quintessential helpful garden bird. [...]
9Apr2013 | Continued
