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A sweet tradition for Vols fans
This Saturday, Oct. 17, Tennessee and Alabama will meet on the gridiron for the 108th time in a storied rivalry. Should the Vols pull an upset over the Crimson Tide, Tennessee fans across Neyland Stadium will pull out cigars to smoke at the end of the game. That tradition reportedly began in 1961, as Alabama players lit up stogies after a streak-snapping 34-3 romp over UT. But for anyone who doesn’t want the taste of a real cigar — or perhaps isn’t old enough to smoke one — there is another solution, too. At Bradley’s Gift & Home, chocolate cigars are available to preorder this week for $8.95 each — though owner Joy Hamlett advised ordering them in advance since they are a delicate item. To place an order, simply call either Bradley’s location in Farragut or on North Peters Road, or look online at ShopBradleys.com under “Chocolate” and “Gameday Treats.” The cigars are not the only option available at Bradley’s, which opened a Farragut location in Biddle Farms in 2026. Other items include their Rocky Top chocolate-covered popcorn, a Tennessee walking stick made with milk chocolate, a Volunteer caramel popcorn and chocolate foiled footballs, among other items. But the cigars are the biggest draw this week, as UT gears up to take on the Crimson Tide. “Give us a few days to get those made for you,” Hamlett said. “My husband told me the tradition of the cigars after the Alabama game, and so a couple years ago, we were like, ‘We have to have chocolate cigars to celebrate the win.’
Read More'Mr. Farragut': Town remembers second mayor, Eddy Ford
Defined by a lifetime of service and love for his community, Eddy Ford became a leading voice for change in the Town of Farragut. As a hardworking student, astute government official and a beloved husband, his impact left a lasting legacy for future generations. Early Life, Education, and Military Service Walter “Eddy” Edward Ford passed away at the age of 87 at his home in Farragut on Tuesday, Oct. 6. A lifelong resident of the community, Ford attended Farragut High School alongside his childhood sweetheart, Linda, whom he married in 1960. He served as valedictorian for the class of 1957, played varsity football and basketball and was widely popular. Prior to his extensive career in local government, Ford served two years of active duty as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, worked as a construction engineer for the Atomic Energy Commission and spent many years refereeing local high school football games. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nuclear engineering from the University of Tennessee and dedicated 33 years to the computational physics and engineering division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory before retiring. Outside of his professional and civic commitments, Ford and his wife were active members of Concord United Methodist Church. Entry into Local Governance Ford began his formal involvement in municipal leadership in 1980 when he ran for South Ward alderman. In his campaign materials, Ford highlighted his deep concern for Farragut's future as a lifetime resident, emphasized the Town's formative period and presented a vital opportunity for citizens to participate directly in local democratic government. Following his election, Ford sat alongside Town co-founders on the inaugural Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Though he was not involved in the initial incorporation of the town, he adapted quickly to municipal governance. Drawing on the influence of his mother, a schoolteacher, Ford possessed a strong command of the English language and routinely reviewed proposed ordinances to correct grammatical errors and structural flaws. He later served as vice mayor under Farragut's first mayor, Bob Leonard.
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