http://www.metropulse.com/news/stories/street-talk/?partner=RSSMetroPulse Stories: Street Talken-usstories/street-talkhttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/may/15/nic-arning-raising-funds-hank-rappe-playground-l/?partner=RSSNic Arning is part of a committee raising funds for a universal playground to be built at Lakeshore Park in memory of 3-year-old Knoxville Youth Sports tee-ball player Hank Rappe. Hank, the son of Dr. Matt and Brandy Rappe, passed away in his sleep April 5, two nights before his very first tee-ball game at KYS. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 15 May 2013 16:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26037-735003stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Nic Arning, Raising Funds for the Hank Rappe Playground at Lakeshore Park MetroPulsenic-arning-raising-funds-hank-rappe-playground-lurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26037-735003Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/may/08/bentley-marlow-vice-chair-redeeming-hope-minis/?partner=RSSVice chair of Redeeming Hope Ministries, R. Bentley Marlow has created an Indiegogo online fund-raising campaign to create a large vegetable garden in Fort Sanders to benefit the underprivileged and transient community. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 08 May 2013 16:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26013-734996stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: R. Bentley Marlow, Vice Chair of Redeeming Hope MinistriesMetroPulsebentley-marlow-vice-chair-redeeming-hope-minisurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26013-734996Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/may/01/norman-and-margie-smith-angel-riders-kyle-petty/?partner=RSSDuring the week beginning April 27, the Smiths of Knoxville rode free of charge as “Angel Riders” as part of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America to raise money for chronically ill children. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 01 May 2013 13:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25965-734989stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Norman and Margie Smith, “Angel Riders” in the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America MetroPulsenorman-and-margie-smith-angel-riders-kyle-pettyurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25965-734989Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/apr/24/sean-messamore-one-leaders-knoxville-hardcourt-b/?partner=RSSOne of the leaders for Knoxville Hardcourt Bike Polo, Sean Messamore is helping organize its session April 27 at 7 p.m. and the group’s fund-raiser for the Kick Stand Knoxville bike collective May 11 at 9 p.m. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25938-734982stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Sean Messamore, One of the Leaders for Knoxville Hardcourt Bike Polo MetroPulsesean-messamore-one-leaders-knoxville-hardcourt-burn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25938-734982Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/apr/17/dallas-norton-lead-princess-knoxville-operas-pri/?partner=RSSA University of Tennessee opera student, Dallas Norton will lead the Knoxville Opera’s Princess Parade and Tea Party at the Rossini Festival, Sat., April 27 starting at 1:30 p.m. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25901-734975stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Dallas Norton, Lead Princess of the Knoxville Opera’s Princess Parade and Tea PartyMetroPulsedallas-norton-lead-princess-knoxville-operas-priurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25901-734975Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/apr/10/michael-lucas-farragut-high-student-and-winner-m/?partner=RSSMichael Lucas, a 15-year-old student at Farragut High School, was the first in line for the grand opening of the Krispy Kreme (11208 Kingston Pike) on Tuesday, April 9 at 6 a.m., winning a dozen free donuts per week for a year. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25883-734968stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Michael Lucas, Farragut High Student and Winner of Many Krispy Kreme DonutsMetroPulsemichael-lucas-farragut-high-student-and-winner-murn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25883-734968Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/apr/03/deborah-herzel-staff-attorney-legal-aid-east-ten/?partner=RSSA staff attorney with Legal Aid of East Tennessee, Deborah Herzel earned this year’s “Duncan Award” for embodying the legacy of the late U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Sr., in the “professional” category. The award will be presented by Senior Citizens Information and Referral Service (SCIRS) May 2. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25848-734961stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Deborah Herzel, Staff Attorney with Legal Aid of East Tennessee and “Duncan Award” Winner MetroPulsedeborah-herzel-staff-attorney-legal-aid-east-tenurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25848-734961Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/27/brian-overly-member-rattle-rock-4-wheel-drive-cl/?partner=RSSBrian Overly is a member of Rattle Rock 4-Wheel Drive Club and organizer of its “Wheel for the Cure” event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital April 13 at Windrock ATV Park (555 Windrock Ln.) in Oliver Springs. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:29:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25838-734954stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Brian Overly, Member of the Rattle Rock 4-Wheel Drive Club MetroPulsebrian-overly-member-rattle-rock-4-wheel-drive-clurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25838-734954Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/20/melissa-nance-executive-director-friends-literac/?partner=RSSMelissa Nance is executive director of Friends of Literacy, which is holding an open house celebration for its new location at 900 E. Hill Ave on April 5 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25797-734947stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Melissa Nance, Executive Director of Friends of Literacy MetroPulsemelissa-nance-executive-director-friends-literacurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25797-734947Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/13/karla-cornwell-nurse-and-certified-yoga-instruct/?partner=RSSA nurse and certified yoga instructor, Karla Cornwell teaches “Golf and Yoga” workshops at Fairways and Greens Golf Center at 626 Simmons Rd. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25791-734940stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Karla Cornwell, a Nurse and Certified Yoga Instructor Who Teaches “Golf And Yoga”MetroPulsekarla-cornwell-nurse-and-certified-yoga-instructurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25791-734940Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/06/jennifer-ussery-volunteer-and-youth-specialist/?partner=RSSA volunteer and youth specialist with the American Red Cross-East Tennessee, Ussery will teach “Disaster Dudes” as part of a free Preparedness Day for kids K-5th, March 9 from 9 a.m.-noon at 6921 Middlebrook Pike. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:44:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25760-734933stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Jennifer Ussery, Volunteer and Youth Specialist with the American Red Cross-East Tennessee MetroPulsejennifer-ussery-volunteer-and-youth-specialisturn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25760-734933Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/feb/27/clint-young-second-place-winner-yummm-brunch-hai/?partner=RSSClint Young submitted the haiku “Chicken ‘n Waffles with a side of assumption” to win second place and a $25 French Market gift certificate in the second Metro Pulse YUMMM! restaurant guide haiku contest, themed “brunch.” His entry reads: “Last night is hazy/but if I pay for your brunch/I’ll assume we screwed.” (This time’s first-place winner Donna Doyle was interviewed in the Aug. 11, 2011 MP, when she came in second, so this may become a tradition.) kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25714-734926stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Clint Young, Second-Place Winner in the 'Yummm!' Brunch Haiku ContestMetroPulseclint-young-second-place-winner-yummm-brunch-haiurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25714-734926Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/feb/20/lisa-mellon-organizer-game-against-cancer-benefi/?partner=RSSLisa Mellon (pictured with husband, Scott) is co-owner of Games & Things, the site of Game On Against Cancer to benefit the Thompson Cancer Survival Center March 1. Attendees will challenge local celebrities in such games as billiards, cornhole, and blackjack. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:44:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25697-734919stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Lisa Mellon, Organizer of Game On Against Cancer to Benefit the Thompson Cancer Survival Center MetroPulselisa-mellon-organizer-game-against-cancer-benefiurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25697-734919Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/feb/13/carla-lewis-president-tennessee-transgender-poli/?partner=RSSA Maryville resident, Carla Lewis was elected president of the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition on January 19. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:22:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25672-734912stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Carla Lewis, President of the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition MetroPulsecarla-lewis-president-tennessee-transgender-poliurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25672-734912Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/feb/06/melanie-drouhard-designer-project-runaway-fashio/?partner=RSSProject Runaway is a fashion show and sale to benefit Child & Family Tennessee’s runaway shelter, Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Foundry. Melanie Drouhard is one of the designers who will repurpose two KARM Thrift Store items for the event, and local boutiques will also present on the runway. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25633-734905stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Melanie Drouhard, Designer at the Project Runaway Fashion Show and Fund-RaiserMetroPulsemelanie-drouhard-designer-project-runaway-fashiourn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25633-734905Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/jan/30/q-mark-harmon-author-and-former-county-commissione/?partner=RSSFormer county commissioner and journalism professor Mark Harmon and author Brian Griffin will speak about writing to deal with tragedy at the Knoxville Writers’ Guild’s Feb. 7 meeting. Both men were present when a shooter killed two at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church July 27, 2008. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:03:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25620-734898stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Mark Harmon, Author and Former County Commissioner MetroPulseq-mark-harmon-author-and-former-county-commissioneurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25620-734898Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/jan/23/q-a-wade-orloski-one-20-guys-give-participating/?partner=RSSWade Orloski is one of 20 “Guys That Give” participating in the Feb. 8 bachelor auction at Rothchild Catering & Conference Center to benefit Friends of Literacy. Public online votes for “Most Eligible Bachelor” close Feb. 1—the winner will be crowned at the event. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:10:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25579-734891stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Wade Orloski, One of 20 “Guys That Give” Participating in a Friends of Literacy Bachelor AuctionMetroPulseq-a-wade-orloski-one-20-guys-give-participatingurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25579-734891Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/jan/16/q-khann-chov-manager-cac-beardsley-community-farm/?partner=RSSAs farm manager at CAC Beardsley Community Farm, Khann Chov is lead organizer of its Snow Day fund-raiser. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25571-734884stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Khann Chov, manager at CAC Beardsley Community Farm and organizer of its Snow Day fund-raiserMetroPulseq-khann-chov-manager-cac-beardsley-community-farmurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25571-734884Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/jan/09/q-trent-steele-president-and-founder-smoky-mountai/?partner=RSSTrent Steele is president and founder of Smoky Mountain DockDogs, which kicks off its fourth year with an annual members meeting January 19 and is currently accepting new members. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25544-734877stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Trent Steele, president and founder of Smoky Mountain DockDogs MetroPulseq-trent-steele-president-and-founder-smoky-mountaiurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25544-734877Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/dec/19/q-aubrey-ingham-cool-sports-organizer-score-goal-k/?partner=RSSTurf sports director at Cool Sports on Watt Road, Aubrey Ingham organized its first Score a Goal For Kids tournament Dec. 22, to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. They are still accepting individual and team entries kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25476-734856stories/street-talkRose KennedyKnoxville, TNQ&A: Aubrey Ingham, Cool Sports’ Organizer of the Score a Goal For Kids TournamentMetroPulseq-aubrey-ingham-cool-sports-organizer-score-goal-kurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25476-734856Change0Usable