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Card collector turns hobby into business
A lifelong hobby transformed into a business for Zach Haire, who celebrated the opening of Sports Treasures, with a Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at his store, 135 Brooklawn St., Wednesday, June 10. Like many young boys, he started out collecting baseball cards then, as an adult, had a chance to buy a company’s inventory. “Then the IRS told me it wasn’t a hobby,” Haire related. “So, it kind of moved into a business.” “We’re really glad that you all are here,” FWKCC president/CEO Julie Blaylock said just before the ribbon was cut. “I’m glad to be out here,” Haire said. “I get to come to work and look at cards all day.” “You’re bringing me back to my childhood,” Town administrator David Smoak said. “Thank you for opening your business in the Town. It’s small business owners like you who really make a difference and help us with our sales tax revenues and our community.” Sports Treasures, which opened March 21, nurtures collectors’ enthusiasm for the hobby, with sports cards, miniature and signed helmets, baseballs, footballs, posters and other memorabilia. He also carries collector supplies. “We always have new releases coming in,” Haire said. “We have new singles. “We have a direct contract with Topps [which makes the cards], Panini and Upper Deck. Besides getting cards from Topps, Panini and Upper Deck, Haire travels to card shows multiple times a year, and he buys cards from people who come into the store.
Read MoreGibson pledges more patrols for Farragut
As Knox County Republican candidate for sheriff, Brent Gibson, makes plans for stepping into the sheriff’s role, he assured on Friday, June 19, to step up patrols in Farragut, as well as other areas in the county. Since Gibson has no Democratic opponents in the General Election, he can set his sights on being sworn into office. While doing so, he reaffirmed his commitment to provide more officers in Farragut and Knox County. “I love the people in Farragut, and they need to get treated exactly the same as everybody else,” the candidate said. “We’re going to put more people on the streets, period. “So, those places that have more population than other places are going to get more people,” Gibson said. “We’re going to figure it out. We’re going to do what’s right for Farragut. “I’m going to allocate more people to the street,” he promised. “Our traffic unit’s going to step up and do some traffic enforcement. My idea of policing is a little different from the current administration. We’re going to do the best we can … because that’s what I am; I’m a cop,” Gibson said. “That’s all I’ve ever done my entire career.”
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