Loudon County Magazine Winter 2020 | Page 2

CONTENTS LOOKING BACK 2019 a year of projects Numerous roads improved, downtowns grow and Loudon County Courthouse burns ... page 4 LOOKING AHEAD 2020 to finish what is started Government budgets will present challenges, but local growth remains the trend ... page 8 PEOPLE & PLACES Recording our history Local duo highlights Loudon County’s past at a time when we celebrate 150 years ... page 16 Christopher D. Lee, DMD Now welcoming new patients General Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Computer Guided Implant Surgery and Restoration Invisalign Preventative/Emergency Care Dentures & Partials Loudon c o u n t y m a g a z i n e Editor & Publisher — Steve Meadows Advertising — Cara Ford, Holly Kryter Editorial — Jeremy Nash, Nick Davis and Natalie McQuilkin Graphics — Patrice Cox The 2020 Loudon County Magazine is published by Loudon County Publishers, Inc., which also produces the News-Herald and The Connection. © 2020. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted without written consent of the publisher. Loudon County Publishers, Inc. P.O. Box 310, Lenoir City, TN 37771 Main: 865-986-6581 Fax: [phone] www.news-herald.net www.tellicovillageconnection.com To advertise or to request more copies, please call our office at 865-986-6581. To make comments or offer suggestions, send an email to [email protected] or write to Loudon County Magazine Feedback, P.O. Box 310, 201 Simpson Road, Lenoir City, TN 37771 Come by and see us or give us a call! [phone] 200 North A Street, Lenoir City, Tennessee 37771 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm • Closed Wednesday [email protected] www.lenoircitydental.com Now Offering ONLINE Appointments! visit www.lenoircitydental.com and choose “Request Appointment” 2 Loudon County Magazine Winter 2020