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September 16, 2011 North Hills

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Nestled in North Knoxville near Old North Knox and Fourth & Gill, North Hills is a hidden gem of a historic neighborhood. It is often referred to by locals as “where my grandparents lived when I was a child.” It is known for the majestic trees, eclectic architecture, rolling hills, and beautiful landscaping.

North Hills is defined by its main boulevards: North Hills, Fountain Park, and North Park, which have large, dogwood-lined medians.

The greater North Hills area is bordered by Cecil Avenue to the south, Whittle Springs Road to the west, Washington Pike to the north and Prosser Road to the east. This area includes the Plantation Hills subdivision known for its streets that are named after Civil War battlefields.

North Hills is alive with a great sense of community. Many neighbors are often found mingling with each other while walking their dogs or pushing a child in a stroller, sometimes maneuvering both! The North Hills Garden Club, which was formed in 1935, is still an active and integral part of the neighborhood. You can always find someone tending to their beautiful yards when the weather allows. Neighbors are always ready to thin out some of their well-established plants to share with others. An active Neighborhood Watch program uses the area’s Yahoo Group listserv (see ‘Contact’ section) for special alerts.

In May 2008, the Tennessee state review board approved the nomination of the North Hills to National Register of Historic Places. The board recognized the importance of this neighborhood’ s history and will send its recommendation on to the Keeper of the National Register in Washington, DC.

Dated August 29, 2008, over 150 residents in North Hills received a letter from E. Patrick McIntyre, Jr, Executive Director of the State Historic Preservation Officer, announcing that their home is “located within the boundaries of the North Hills Historic District, has, upon the nomination of this office, been placed in the National and Tennessee Registers of Historic Places by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior on July 25, 2008.”

On behalf of the residents of North Hills, a very special thanks goes to Knox Heritage for their diligent work in making this wonderful distinction possible.

March 2010: North Hills Garden Club received special recognition for 75 years of outstanding service to the North Hills area.

North Hills has an active Neighborhood Watch program that utilizes the area Yahoo group to notify residents of any crime in the area.

North Hills is proud to be a winner of the Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchid Award in 2002.

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Views Of Beautiful North Tennessee

We found this YouTube video which we think residents and visitors will enjoy. It shows some beautiful views of TN-111 and the surrounding area. It’s over six minutes long but well worth it in our opinion.

Fun & Games: Home Poker Games In Knoxville

If you live in the Knoxville area and you’re interested in getting involved in a friendly game of poker, you might want to give Joshua a call. I’m an online poker player myself and I’m doing pretty good, helped by the odd poker bonus from some of the big sites. But there’s nothing quite like a live game. With an average standard of play, Joshua’s group should be suitable for new and experienced players alike, so if you’re interested contact him and join in the fun. I might just see you there!

City: Knoxville
When: Typically on Tuesdays…
Cash Games: 12
Tourneys: If enough people show interest
Age of players: 20 – 60
Play Quality: Average
Contact: Joshua – call at 4232582947 or text Joshua at 8654460795
Email: stocktonjoshua@gmail.com

Knoxville News: Latest Headlines

Here are the latest news headlines from in and around the Knoxville area. Click on any of the headlines to see the full story.

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Lesson Learned: Check Your Car’s Fluid Levels Regularly

November 25, 2011 Blog

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If you’ve ever had your car break down because your engine overheated, you will know how frustrating it can be, and the worst part is that it is very easily prevented by just carrying out some basic checks once a week.

Long ago, it was common for a gas station to not only fill your gas tank, but wash your windows and check your cars fluid levels. These days the majority of drivers don’t know how to check the fluid levels or what they are even for. Most are satisfied to go in for an oil change every now and then, and let them check the fluid levels.

This is not really enough, it is something you need to learn to do yourself, and there are videos available free that show you exactly what to do.

If you want to keep your car running for the long run, don’t forget to determine what fluid levels need to be checked and do it every so often. Your car or truck guide book will have everything you need to help you keep your fluid levels in check. You will find blueprints of the engine and where every single fluid can be checked. In order to be sure, you can even do more research on the internet.

To look at the engine’s oil, there’s a cap towards the front of the engine saying oil. Look at it with the engine turned off, by pulling out the dipstick, and wiping it off with a rag. Place it back in, being sure it goes in all the way, then bring it back out to get your reading. Ideally, you want the oil on the dipstick to be sitting between the maximum and minimum hashmarks. If it is below the lowest amount line, then you’ll definitely need to add oil.

If you have an older car, oil might tend to leak in certain areas so you may need to check every few weeks. You may not have to do this for older cars. When your vehicle features an automatic transmission, then you really should check its level by finding it towards the back of the engine. Look at the owner’s handbook to determine how to check it. Normally the car needs to be operating with the transmission in neutral or park. For getting a true reading, you need to drive the car so the transmission is heated. Follow the same procedure as when looking at the oil, but it only needs checking once a year, unless you can tell it is leaking.

If you need to check the car’s coolant level, never do it after you just finished using your car. It is possible to end up with bad burns when you are splashed by the hot coolant. A lot of cars have an overflow receptacle that helps you see the coolant levels. Your car or truck’s power steering likewise uses fluids, so they must be checked regularly. Check in your manual to determine where it is at on your vehicle. One more fluid to examine is the brake fluid, and find its location in the manual also. Try to be careful with never spilling brake fluid but it may take off paint.

The final fluid to check is for your windshield washer and it’s the easiest of all. It is often easy to locate and you just fill it with washer fluid as it requires it, if it overflows, it can’t hurt anything.