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Coping with the Stress of the Holidays

Frank Murphy interviews Beth Roskelly, Director of Development & Public Relations at InterFaith Health Center, 7005 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville. InterFaith Health Center provides accessible, affordable, and quality health care to the working uninsured or underserved, primarily through the support of individuals, the religious, health care, and business communities. Learn more at https://interfaithhealthcenter.org/ 

In November 2005, following a successful capital campaign, InterFaith Health Center moved its medical, dental, and mental health services into one location on Middlebrook Pike, allowing them to serve more patients. 

The Center places a strong emphasis on preventative care and is able to offer an array of services on site such as dermatology, minor surgery, injections, bracing, biopsies, wound care, breathing treatments, physical therapy, laboratory testing, x-rays, diagnosis and treatment for both acute and chronic conditions.

Onsite monthly volunteers are specialists in podiatry, rheumatology, dermatology, gynecology, immunology, family practice, orthopedics, physical therapy, cardiology, endocrinology, dietician, physician assistant, endodontics, and family dentistry.

Frank Murphy interviews Beth Roskelly, Director of Development &amp; Public Relations at InterFaith Health Center, 7005 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville. InterFaith Health Center provides accessible, affordable, and quality health care to the working uninsured or underserved, primarily through the support of individuals, the religious, health care, and business communities. Learn more at <a href="https://interfaithhealthcenter.org/">https://interfaithhealthcenter.org/</a>&nbsp;
In November 2005, following a successful capital campaign, InterFaith Health Center moved its medical, dental, and mental health services into one location on Middlebrook Pike, allowing them to serve more patients.&nbsp;
The Center places a strong emphasis on preventative care and is able to offer an array of services on site such as dermatology, minor surgery, injections, bracing, biopsies, wound care, breathing treatments, physical therapy, laboratory testing, x-rays, diagnosis and treatment for both acute and chronic conditions.
Onsite monthly volunteers are specialists in podiatry, rheumatology, dermatology, gynecology, immunology, family practice, orthopedics, physical therapy, cardiology, endocrinology, dietician, physician assistant, endodontics, and family dentistry.

InterFaith Health Center

Frank Murphy interviews Will Meyer, vice president of the Museum of Appalachia, located at 2819 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, Tennessee. The Museum of Appalachia, which was founded in 1969 by John Rice Irwin, portrays an authentic mountain farm and pioneer village, with three dozen historic log structures, several exhibit buildings filled with thousands of authentic Appalachian artifacts, multiple gardens, and free range farm animals. 

The Museum will host its annual Barn Dance fundraiser on Friday, June 19, 2026. The silent auction will open for bidding on Monday, June 15, 2026 via the Handbid mobile app. More information is available at https://events.handbid.com/auctions/museum-of-appalachia-barn-dance-2026 

The Museum’s annual Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration will be held on July 3 and 4, 2026, as an expanded two-day event made possible in part by support from Tennessee America 250. At the center of the celebration is the Museum’s signature anvil shoot, a rare frontier tradition in which a 200-pound anvil is launched hundreds of feet into the air using gunpowder. Anvil shoots will take place at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. both days. Tickets and information are available at https://www.museumofappalachia.org/independence-day/ 

Frank Murphy interviews Will Meyer, vice president of the Museum of Appalachia, located at 2819 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, Tennessee. The Museum of Appalachia, which was founded in 1969 by John Rice Irwin, portrays an authentic mountain farm and pioneer village, with three dozen historic log structures, several exhibit buildings filled with thousands of authentic Appalachian artifacts, multiple gardens, and free range farm animals.&nbsp;
The Museum will host its annual Barn Dance fundraiser on Friday, June 19, 2026. The silent auction will open for bidding on Monday, June 15, 2026 via the Handbid mobile app. More information is available at <a href="https://events.handbid.com/auctions/museum-of-appalachia-barn-dance-2026">https://events.handbid.com/auctions/museum-of-appalachia-barn-dance-2026</a>&nbsp;
The Museum&rsquo;s annual Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration will be held on July 3 and 4, 2026, as an expanded two-day event made possible in part by support from Tennessee America 250. At the center of the celebration is the Museum&rsquo;s signature anvil shoot, a rare frontier tradition in which a 200-pound anvil is launched hundreds of feet into the air using gunpowder. Anvil shoots will take place at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. both days. Tickets and information are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.museumofappalachia.org/independence-day/">https://www.museumofappalachia.org/independence-day/</a>&nbsp;

Museum of Appalachia

Frank Murphy interviews Executive Director Jennifer Harrell and Development & Communications Manager Lori Friel of Cancer Support Community East Tennessee. The organization's mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. They provide free classes, workshops, and programs. Learn more at https://www.cancersupportet.org/ 

The band Smooth Sailor will play classic yacht rock favorites at a benefit concert for CSCET on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Yee-Haw Brewing, 745 N Broadway, Knoxville. General admission tickets are $50. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at https://events.handbid.com/auctions/2026-good-vibrations

CSCET's annual Fall Luncheon and Silent Auction will feature comedian and cancer survivor Karen Mills on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Bridgewater Place in Knoxville. 

Frank Murphy interviews Executive Director Jennifer Harrell and Development &amp; Communications Manager Lori Friel of Cancer Support Community East Tennessee. The organization's mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. They provide free classes, workshops, and programs. Learn more at <a href="https://www.cancersupportet.org/">https://www.cancersupportet.org/</a>&nbsp;
The band Smooth Sailor will play classic yacht rock favorites at a benefit concert for CSCET on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Yee-Haw Brewing, 745 N Broadway, Knoxville. General admission tickets are $50. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at <a href="https://events.handbid.com/auctions/2026-good-vibrations">https://events.handbid.com/auctions/2026-good-vibrations</a>
CSCET's annual Fall Luncheon and Silent Auction will feature comedian and cancer survivor Karen Mills on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Bridgewater Place in Knoxville.&nbsp;

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