It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Butch Cassidy Childhood Home gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Kingston, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I work with Always Best Care and it's been an amazing experience for me. I have learned so much about not only our patients we help, but the compassionate hard working people that are behind it all. I'm so grateful to work with such a caring, kind and helpful company they really do treat you like family❤. Not only are they giving back each day to patients who need them they are kind and caring to their employees as well. I love working for this company!”
“Amazing staff! I am so glad to have found Always Best Care, it is a blessing. I live 300 miles away from my elderly parents and cannot always travel, it’s comforting to know that my parents are in great hands and that I don’t have to worry about them. The staff is well trained and the management goes above and beyond to meet your needs. I think of them as angels in disguise!”
“I’m so glad we found Always Best Care to help our family take care of my grandpa! They have been amazing to work with. It’s such a relief to find a company that has open communication and cares about their clients and the clients family, too!”
“I have used the services of Always Best Care since Sept. 2021. I have been very pleased with the attentive care they have given my husband. They have been flexible, accommodating, and gone the extra mile helping with my husband's needs. As an example, I was away for the day and I was called by the caregiver that my husband was not doing well. I came home and we decided to take him to the emergency room. The caregiver came with us and stayed at the hospital for hours. He was released with the medication he needed for his recovery and she helped bring him home and get him settled before she left. This was way into the night and passed her normal working hours. One of my requests before hiring on a Senior Service was that the caregivers enjoyed their job and enjoyed working with challenging patients. I use their service six days a week and every caregiver has been kind, compassionate, and hard working. I really have been pleased.”
“Always Best Care is amazing! All of the caregivers are professional and provide the best care. I have tried multiple different agencies in the area for help with my grandmother and none have been as attentive and helpful as ABC”
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“Always best care has the most genuine team I’ve ever seen. They go above and beyond providing amazing care for the elderly with the help of trustworthy caregivers! They work as a team which makes the environment of there company so unique. Thank you always best care you have been amazing.”
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“I'm so happy to have Always Best Care as a resource for us when we need more help with our aging parents. The office staff and owners are very professional and kind and they seem to be extremely careful in hiring staff that reflect the same values. I feel safe in trusting the caregivers. It's a huge relief to know that we have someone else who can help fill in when we can't be there or our parents just need more help than we can give.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Mike Wallace Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bistro Stefan or visit Fort Henry National Historic Site, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Kingston, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Kingston, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Kingston, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
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The Knox County Health Department recently evaluated the following restaurants. Restaurant scores may change with follow-up visits; follow-up scores may not be immediately available. For more information on health scores, visit https://apps.health.tn.gov/EHInspections.Perfect scoresBeaver's Dough Joe, 7650 Oak Ridge Hwy.Chef Maurice and Co. Catering, 131 East Mo...
The Knox County Health Department recently evaluated the following restaurants. Restaurant scores may change with follow-up visits; follow-up scores may not be immediately available. For more information on health scores, visit https://apps.health.tn.gov/EHInspections.
Beaver's Dough Joe, 7650 Oak Ridge Hwy.
Chef Maurice and Co. Catering, 131 East Moody Ave.
Chipotle, 4829 N Broadway
Garden Grill (bar), 1706 Cumberland Ave.
Gondolier Italian Restaurant and Pizza, 6951 Maynardville Hwy.
Jubilee Banquet Facility, 6700 Jubilee Center Way
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, 1659 Cumberland Ave.
Starbucks, Knoxville Hilton, 501 W. Church Ave.
Sweet P's BBQ Downtown Dive (bar), 410 W. Jackson Ave.
Veteran Rations mobile unit, 603 E. Emory Road, Suite 108
The Weenie Waggin', 2007 Cecil Ave.
Dulcie's Cafe mobile unit, 2641 Lynbrulee Lane: Wrong test strips. 99
IHOP, 7044 Maynardville Hwy.: Employee drinks not properly stored. 99
McDonald's, 5055 Broadway: Buildup in microwave. 99
Sam and Andy's, 2613 W. Adair Drive: Employee drinks not properly stored. 99
Southern Kitchen Sandwich Co., 2307 W Emory Road: Buildup on blender rod. 99
Bento Sushi, University of Tennessee, 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way: Buildup on stored equipment; items stacked while wet. 98
Chick-fil-A, 1017 Francis St., Suite 108: Equipment stacked while wet; buildup on equipment, hood over grill. 98
Culver's, 9113 Kingston Pike: Fruit flies. 98
Happy Taco mobile unit, 1848 Cumberland Ave.: No test strips; door not self-closing. 98
Pizza Hut Express, 212 Cedar Lane: Plumbing device needed for mop sink. 98
Remedy Coffee, 800 Tyson St.: Spillage stains in refrigerator; unshielded lights over food. 98
Toyko and Mandarin, 7212 Maynardville Hwy.: Wiping cloths not properly stored; items stacked while still wet. 98
Twisted Taco, University of Tennessee, 1817 Andy Holt Ave.: Gnats. 98
Bojangle's, 505 Lovell Road: Pink slime in ice machine; dirty toilets, lights, wall, tiles above serving line. 97
Days Inn West, 9240 Parkwest Blvd.: No soap, paper towels at hand sink; unwrapped stirrers. 97
Penn Station East Coast Subs, 4909 Broadway, Suite D: Missing thermometer; inadequate temperature control. 97
Qdoba, University of Tennessee Student Union, 1000 Phillip Fulmer Way: Gnats; buildup on outside of equipment. 97
Turkish Market and Deli, 8078 Kingston Pike, Suite 121: Missing thermometer; no soap, sign in restroom. 97
Backyard Burgers, 10008 Kingston Pike: Wash water not hot enough; no test strips; cook wearing bracelet. 96
Chick-fil-A, University of Tennessee Student Union, 1000 Phillip Fulmer Way: No paper towels at three-compartment sink; gnats; buildup on outside of equipment. 96
Courtyard by Marriott, 216 Langley Place: No sign in bar; missing thermometer; cleaned dishes dried with towel. 96
Aubrey's, 805 Huckleberry Springs: Employee drinking from uncovered cup in salad prep area. 95 (100 follow-up)
Aubrey's (bar), 805 Huckleberry Springs: Unlabeled cleaning liquid. 95 (100 follow-up)
Gourmet's Market, 5107 Kingston Pike: Cold food too warm. 95
Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, 4801 Clinton Highway: Employee jacket stored with food; wet cloths not in sanitizer; buildup on walk-in cooler shelves; wrong plumbing device on sink. 95
The Press Room, 730 N. Broadway: Dish machine not sanitizing. 95
Salad Creations, University of Tennessee Student Union, 1000 Phillip Fulmer Way: Gnats; knives stored in cool stagnant sanitizer water; equipment stacked while wet; cutting boards, knife storage scored/damaged. 95
Sweet P's BBQ Downtown Dive, 410 W. Jackson Ave.: Greens improperly cooled. 95
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Cafe 4, 4 Market Square: Missing thermometers, test strips; wiping cloths not stored properly; items stacked while still wet; mold build-up on ice panel; lettuce cooler leaking on prep table. 94
Einstein Brothers Bagels, University of Tennessee, 1715 Volunteer Blvd.: Sandwiches too warm; employee drink, vape stored over equipment. 94 (99 follow-up)
McDonald's, 327 Lovell Road: Inconsistent date-marking; dirty ice dispensers, microwave. 94 (99 follow-up)
DaVinci's, 113 S. Central St.: Pepperoni too warm; cracked lexan utensils; dirty sink. 93
Finn's Restaurant and Tavern, 9000 Kingston Pike: Missing signs; wash water not hot enough; need thumb turns on equipment. 93
Little Caesar's, 7044 Kingston Pike: Prepped pizza held at room temperature too long before oven; employee drinks stored above food; mold buildup on walls of reach-in cooler. 93 (98 follow-up)
Garden Grill, 1706 Cumberland Ave.: Food out of date; clean utensils stored on stained cloth; cutting board scored/stained. 93 (100 follow-up)
Panda Express, University of Tennessee Student Union, 1000 Phillip Fulmer Way: No paper towels at hand sink; gnats; rice scoop in stagnant water; items stacked while wet; buildup on hood over grill, handles, outside of equipment. 93 (99 follow-up)
Southern Kitchen, University of Tennessee, 1527 White Ave. Not enough chlorine in sanitizer; no test strips; equipment stacked while wet. 93 (98 follow-up)
Dominican Flavor Mix mobile unit, 3114 Chantilly Drive: no soap, hot water; chicken, beef, ham, cilantro wrong temperatures; undated foods. 91
La Gota Fria Restaurant, 723 N. Campbell Station Road: Walk-in cooler too warm; sausage not cold enough; inconsistent date-marking of food; improper thawing; missing thermometers; back door cannot be braced open. 91
Scottie’s of Powell, 7143 Clinton Hwy.: Employee handled bread with bare hands; gap under bottom of side door; raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods; debris in oven drawer, shelf under soda box storage; damaged flooring. 90 (95 follow-up)
Thompson-Boling Arena Cafe?, University of Tennessee, 1600 Philip Fulmer Way: Slicer stored dirty; hamburgers, chicken not hot enough; equipment stacked while wet. 89 (99 follow-up)
Bella Roma Pizza, 7817 Oak Ridge Hwy.: No signs at hand sinks; unlabeled cleaning fluid in spray bottles; unlabeled bulk seasoning drawers; meatballs above top of container on prep line; dirty towels on shelf in dish room; measuring cups hand-down in food; cutting board scored/stained. 88 (93 follow-up)
Smokey's Grill, University of Tennessee, 1551 Lake Loudon Blvd.: Dish machine not sanitizing; undated/out-of-date foods; gnats, mice; ice buildup in walk-in freezer. 87 (97 follow-up)
Taco Boy Sports Bar and Grill, 747 N. Campbell Station Road: Hand sink blocked, had items in it, missing soap, paper towels; foods improperly cooled; date-marking inconsistent; salsa too warm; missing thermometers; ice scoop handle in ice; unwrapped straws at bar; dirty microwave, ice bin; hole in wall across from walk-in cooler; metal surrounding cooler bottom corroded, pulling away. 87
Tomo Japanese Restaurant, 7315 Kingston Pike: Foods wrong temperatures; undated foods; medicine, employee personal food stored above food; raw fish stored above ready-to-eat foods; wiping cloths not in sanitizer; dish lid at sushi bar broken. 87 (97 follow-up)
Dragon Den, 10205 Kingston Pike: Food not cooled properly; dates unreadable; missing thermometer; not enough chlorine in bucket; wood cutting board split; floor dirty under wok; person in charge not aware of health rules. 86 (96 follow-up)
Presidential Court Cafeteria, University of Tennessee, 1017 Francis St.: “Heavy cockroach infestation” with roaches walking on bagged bread; bagged bread left open in cooler with cockroaches crawling in and out of cooler; food contact surfaces of equipment, utensils not cleaned/sanitized; buildup on grill, slicers, shredders, handles; inside coolers, outside of equipment; several nonfunctioning coolers in prep area harboring pests; sinks need caulking; floor tiles damaged; dirty backsplashes, walls, floor. 85 (95 follow-up)
El Burro Flojo, 8079 Kingston Pike: Cooks prepping food without gloves; food not cooled properly; missing thermometer; dirty drain strainer; person in charge unaware of health rules. 83 (98 follow-up)
Golden Corral, 6612 Clinton Highway: Employees eating in prep area, opening drinks on prep counter; hand sink used for storage; hand sink not working; pizza, country-fried steak not hot enough; melon, cottage cheese not cold enough; salad bar items above fill lines on containers; personal items stored with food; fish thawing uncovered; biscuits stored in open box; tongs hanging on handle of equipment; containers stacked while wet; forks not stored handle-up; mildew inside, on ledge of ice machine; ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer; water on floor in salad bar area (juice line leak). 83 (93 follow-up)
Burger King, 9615 Kroger Park Drive: Cook not washing hands adequately; no signs in restrooms; dishwasher dirty; person in charge unaware of health rules. 82 (95 follow-up)
Salsarita's, 105 Moss Grove Blvd.: Chopper not taken apart for cleaning; food not cooled properly; ice bucket stored upside-down on flat surface; person in charge unaware of health rules. 82 (97 follow-up)
The Plaid Apron, 1210 Kennesaw Ave.: Employee handled raw food, changed gloves and handled ready-to-eat food without first washing hands; employee returned to work after getting drink without washing hands; container of food in cooler molded; multiple undated foods; employee drink on prep table; raw eggs above ready-to-eat foods; mold buildup in ice machine; no cold water at hand sink. 81 (96 follow-up)
Asia Kitchen, 8511 Kingston Pike: Cooked noodles not cooled properly; food in walk-in cooler too warm; cooked soup undated; missing thermometer; ready-to-eat foods stored in cardboard boxes; wood band saw used to cut bones; “filthy” hood, dumpster area at back door; not enough chlorine in dishwasher. 78
Fuji Japanese Grill, 10508 Kingston Pike: Cooked rice not cooled properly; no sign in restrooms; cool foods too warm; undated rice; missing thermometer; salt unlabeled; food on floor of walk-in cooler; inadequate cooler shelving; top of ice bin dirty; person in charge unaware of health rules. 78
Hibachi Factory, 1645 Downtown West Blvd.: No towels, sign at sink; cutting equipment not properly cleaned; cooked rice not hot enough; frozen beef thawing at room temperature; unlabeled sugar; wash water not hot enough; dirty kitchen equipment, floor. 78 (93 follow-up)
Yummy Yummy Teriyaki, 4409-R Chapman Highway: Watermelon stored with raw chicken, on cardboard that previously contained raw chicken; can opener had oxidized food debris on blade; chicken wrong temperature; open food container under dirty rack in walk-in cooler; employee on cook line drinking from open container; scoop in ice; cardboard used on cooler shelves. 78 (97 follow-up)
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Joan Cronan, who helped build and promote the women's athletic department at Tennessee that featured legendary coach Pat Summitt's basketball program, is headed to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.The seven-person class announced Monday night includes Carolyn Bush Roddy, who starred for Wayland Baptist and was a two-time junior college All-American at Hiwassee in Kingston.Roddy lives in Kingston and works as a quality assurance case manager at the Michael Dunn Center.Former college stars Ticha Penicheiro, Ruth Riley a...
Joan Cronan, who helped build and promote the women's athletic department at Tennessee that featured legendary coach Pat Summitt's basketball program, is headed to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
The seven-person class announced Monday night includes Carolyn Bush Roddy, who starred for Wayland Baptist and was a two-time junior college All-American at Hiwassee in Kingston.
Roddy lives in Kingston and works as a quality assurance case manager at the Michael Dunn Center.
Former college stars Ticha Penicheiro, Ruth Riley and Valerie Still, along with longtime women's basketball contributors Beth Bass, the CEO of the women's basketball coaches association and a former graduate assistant at Tennessee, and Nora Lynn Finch (inaugural chair of the NCAA selection committee) will be enshrined on June 8 in Knoxville at the Tennessee Theatre.
Cronan served as women's AD at Tennessee from 1983-2012 and now holds the title of athletics director emeritus. Cronan spent two seasons as coach of the Lady Vols (1969-70),
The addition of Cronan and Bass brings the total of honorees with UT ties to 14. Previous selections include Summitt (1999) and Mickie DeMoss (2018), administrator Gloria Ray (2010) and players Cindy Noble Hauserman (2000), Patricia Roberts (2000), Holly Warlick (2001), Cindy Brogdon (2002), Daedra Charles-Furlow (2007), Bridgette Gordon (2007), Jill Rankin Schneider (2008), Nikki McCray (2012) and Chamique Holdsclaw (2018).
Penicheiro won the Wade Trophy in 1998 while starring for Old Dominion. She went on to hold the WNBA career assist record until it was broken by Sue Bird.
Riley helped Notre Dame win its first national championship in 2001 and was the AP Player of the Year that season.
Still was the all-time leading scorer and rebounder at Kentucky and helped the Columbus Quest win back-to-back ABL titles in 1997 and 1998.
Other finalists this year were Debbie Brock (veteran player), Lucille Kyvallos (veteran coach), Paul Sanderford (coach), Bob Schneider (coach) and Amy Tucker (contributor — assistant coach).
This is the first time in the hall's history that they didn't elect a coach as part of a class.
The Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women will also be honored by the hall for being a trailblazer of the game.
Keenan ThomasThe University of Tennessee at Knoxville wants to move into one of the largest multitenant office buildings in town, with UT System representatives suggesting the board approve a mast...
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville wants to move into one of the largest multitenant office buildings in town, with UT System representatives suggesting the board approve a master lease on the Sutherland Avenue complex to expand its flagship campus.
Cherokee Mills, a multitenant office complex in the Marble City neighborhood, could be UT's to rent upon the approval of a 10-year master lease valued at upwards of $41.4 million. The lease could be renewed twice, allowing UT Knoxville to reserve the facility for an estimated $194.1 million over 30 years, with an option for UT to purchase the Cherokee Mills property at 2200 Sutherland Ave. when it's all said and done.
By that time, some of the biggest development projects in UT Knoxville's pipeline should be up and running, from the Neyland Entertainment District to the pedestrian bridge connecting campus across the Tennessee River to the South Waterfront. In the short term, new dorms and campus buildings accommodating students studying nursing, business and chemistry will open, some by the upcoming fall semester.
The Cherokee Mills building has 192,117 square feet of rentable space across roughly 9.4 acres. The property is less than two miles from campus, according to Google Maps, and is either a six-minute drive or a 20-minute walk along Concord Street and Kingston Pike from the western edge of the Strip.
UT already occupies 53,285 square feet of Cherokee Mills, which is more than a fourth of the space. The facility is home to the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, Denbo Center for Humanities and the Arts and the UT Center for Excellence for Children in State Custody.
UT Knoxville would use additional space for a variety of purposes, from educational to operational to technological. Over time, the building could support administrative offices and a new child care center, according to a UT System Board of Trustees agenda.
The board will vote on the lease during its winter meeting Feb. 28. Additional approval from the Tennessee State School Bond Authority and the State Building Commission is required to begin renting the space later this year.
Along with Cherokee Health Systems, the building also is used by several businesses, including Golden Roast Coffee, Knoxville Infectious Disease Consultants, public accounting firm PYA and Realty Trust Group. Existing tenants wouldn't be required to move prior to leases expiring.
A Georgia-based affiliate of The University Financing Foundation, TUFF 2200 Sutherland Ave. LLC, purchased the property from Magnolia Cherokee Mills LP for $20.7 million in December 2024, according to property records.
If approved, UT Knoxville's master lease would be under TUFF's ownership.
Without business leases in hand, Knox News is unable to determine when UT Knoxville will reach 100% occupancy, which is what the rent estimate is based on. The rate is calculated by combining the following factors:
As the university plans to gradually use more of Cherokee Mills over time, it could have the option to purchase early upon occupying 75% if UT:
This isn't UT Knoxville's first venture to this area of Sutherland Avenue. Also nearby, disconnected from the core of campus, is the Facilities Services Complex, the Concord Building and multiple intramural fields.
If TUFF receives an offer to purchase the property, the group would give UT a chance to match.
The building's roof needs work to extend its lifetime, including $621,000 in upgrades needed for the initial 10-year rental period. UT Knoxville estimates a full roof replacement would cost $3.3 million.
TUFF would pay for immediate roof repairs during the first five years of the lease. Beyond that, the cost of additional repairs would be classified in UT Knoxville's rent as operating costs.
The office complex was built as a textile mill in 1917 before operating as a potato chip factory, a department store and a call center. The building was converted to an office facility in 2007.
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