For folks who enjoy the convenience of getting the medical care they need right here in McMinnville, I have news that will soothe your skin.
A dermatologist has returned to McMinnville.
Murfreesboro Derma-tology Clinic, which operated an office here years ago, has returned to its old stomping ground and has opened near its old facility. Current office hours are two days a week, Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
“As we get more appointments, we’ll be opening more days,” said Kasey Bogard, PA-C, who will be the primary caregiver. “We don’t have a timetable for that, but it could be soon if we continue to get appointments the way we have been.”
Kasey says she can handle all your skincare needs. Asked about cases she handles the most, she said unfortunately it’s skin cancer and pre-cancer. She also commonly deals with acne.
“The nature of work in this area being outside at nurseries and farms lends itself to skin cancer,” said Kasey. “Sun exposure is horrible and I’ve seen all skin types with cancer.”
To help catch cancer in the early stages, Kasey recommends a full skin check at least once a year. She says if it’s a problem related to the skin, Murfreesboro Dermatology Clinic can address it.
The office just finished its second week in McMinnville and Kasey says she likes working in this environment. She’s a Woodbury resident who drives to Murfreesboro for the rest of the work week.
“The two offices are the same distance from my house mileage wise, but I get here about 20 minutes faster because the traffic in Murfreesboro is so awful,” said Kasey, who is a Cannon County High School graduate. She’s held her physician’s assistant certification since 2014.
The local clinic also sells medical-grade skin care products that are only available through a physician’s permission. The office is located at 485 North Chancery Street behind Stacy’s Wellness Pharmacy. The local number is (931) 304-8585. To reach the clinic on days it’s not open in McMinnville, the main office in Murfreesboro can be reached at (615) 893-4100.
As for a personal comment, I think it’s welcome news to once again have a dermatologist in town. I used the clinic when it was here before, and I used the clinic when it was in Murfreesboro. Based on my experience, I’d rather have it here than nearly an hour away.
TriGreen to plow
Into our area
As I mentioned several months ago, John Deere dealer TriGreen Equipment was considering several spots for an expansion into Warren County.
TriGreen has found at least a temporary location at the old Warren County Tack and Field on Sparta Highway.
“I don’t know what they plan to do, but they’ve written me a check for the rent,” said property owner David Hill. “I’m not sure how long they plan to stay there, but I think they want to stay in that general area.”
Details are sketchy at this point as calls and emails to TriGreen have not been returned.
“They’re doing a good job of keeping it quiet,” said Hill.
Based on information I’ve been able to piece together, I think TriGreen is planning a scaled-down version of its operation at that site. The property has some space, about an acre, but that fills up fast when you’re dealing with large farm equipment.
I think TriGreen is trying to establish a presence here while it looks for a long-term facility. That’s just my guestimate. I’ve heard the intentions are to be open in Warren County before the end of this year, but that information is not coming from a TriGreen official.
According to its website, TriGreen has 19 locations in Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. The closest location is Manchester but there are others in Cookeville, Winchester, Fayetteville and Franklin, to name a few.
Warren County has been without a John Deere dealer since March when General Equipment stopped carrying the popular line of farm equipment. In the absence of John Deere, our local Kubota dealer, Tennessee Valley Tractor, has been able to shine and accommodate customers throughout the region.
Craft fair
Coming to town
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire may be nostalgic, but few things usher in holiday cheer like the annual Warren County Arts & Crafts Fair at McMinnville Civic Center.
Craft fair magic arrives this week with the show scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A notable change is the $5 Sneak-A-Peek Night on Thursday is no longer on the schedule. Instead, there is free admission on Thursday just like the other two days.
“People are welcome to make a donation if they like and that donation will go to Relay for Life, but we are no longer charging admission Thursday night,” said Cindy Rogers, one of the organizers with Homeland Community Bank.
Also of interest, craft fair visitors can register for a $250 cash prize to be given away on Saturday. That cash prize would look really attractive in my wallet. Free shopping bags will be given to the first 250 people each day.
Cindy says every available booth has been taken and she’s excited for another fabulous craft fair. Items will include pottery, crafted furniture, porcelain, stained glass, a variety of artwork, Christmas crafts, baked and canned goods, and many, many items to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Show hours are this Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Let there
Be eggrolls
When I heard there were secret ingredients inside the eggrolls offered by Shyne Chavez at Eggrolls 2 Go, my mission was clear. I had to discover those secret ingredients.
Unfortunately, I’m sorry to report my mission has failed.
“I cannot tell you the secret ingredients,” said Shyne, who has been operating Eggrolls 2 Go at 109 Northgate Drive for about two months. The food truck specializes in noodles, fried rice and eggrolls.
“The eggrolls are always fresh, not frozen, and they are handmade,” said Shyne. “They are Philippine eggrolls so they are a different than what people may be used to eating.”
Shyne is related to longtime local resident Hershey Glenn by marriage. She married Hershey’s brother and they moved to McMinnville seven years ago. Before that, they lived in Oregon.
“Oregon is a bit gloomy because it always rains,” said Shyne. “But as far as the landscape, it’s beautiful. The pine trees and the smell, I really liked that.”
People who are local business experts will remember Hershey once operated a restaurant called Pinoy’s, which served the same type of noodles and eggrolls. If you are one of the few who remembers that, give yourself 70 bonus points.
Eggrolls 2 Go is open Monday thru Saturday. Hours each day are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 4 to 7 p.m. for dinner. If you’d like to place a special eggroll order, or phone in your order in advance, call (503) 791-8425.
Vintique off
To vintage start
Carrie Beaver opened her new business called Vintique one week ago on North Chancery Street. To her pleasant surprise, she’s been greeted by a rush of customers.
“I sold eight pieces of furniture in less than a week,” said Carrie. “I’m scared to advertise too much because I might not be able to keep up with demand. My only advertisement so far has been putting furniture by the road. That’s seemed to work.”
Carrie says custom, hand-painted furniture is her specialty. She operated a successful store in Bell Buckle for the past four years before recently relocating to McMinnville. She gets much of her merchandise from furniture auctions.
“I try to buy things at a good price so I can sell it at a reasonable price,” said Carrie. “Sometimes people drive up the price at auctions and pay way too much. I won’t do that.”
Carrie has a nice assortment of items, including some for home décor such as lamps and mirrors. She has kitchen tables, large and small dressers, and various knick-knacks.
“I’m surprised with how well I’ve done because I know how the retail cycle works,” said Carrie. “I was really trying to just get through the winter before things pick up in the spring.”
Carrie will also paint your existing furniture if you’d like to give a room a fresh, new look. Her hours are Monday thru Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The address is 472 North Chancery Street.
That’s all folks
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