Photos by Amy Smotherman Burgess

  • Construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Volunteer Michael Arwood, who is deaf, uses an interpreter to tell about his experience working on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Volunteers carry a support beam as construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Volunteers Megan Varner, left, and Sara Haque carry materials on the construction site as work continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Volunteers carry a support beam as construction continues on a new home that is being built for the 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' reality show for Daniel and Mandy Watson on Robinson Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
  • Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley talks to the media during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.
  • AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL Tennessee's Trae Golden, left, and Josh Richardson celebrate after the Vols beat Florida 67-56 last Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
  • Volunteers take photos of the bus recognized as part of the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show, during the first day of taping in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Six year-old Ava Watson walks with designer Paul DiMeo during the first day of taping for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Watson is one of three children in the family who's home was chosen to be made over for the show. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knoxville mayor Madeline Rogero visited the set during the first day of taping for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Watson family home which was chosen to be rebuilt for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Designer Paul DiMeo, right, talks with homeowner Daniel Watson, standing with him, as they survey Watson's home during the first day of taping for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Executive producer George Verschoor gives an interview during the first day of taping for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Actress Jenny McCarthy, center, prepares for taping during the first day of filming for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Designers Paul DiMeo and Tracy Hutson leave the Watson's home during the first day of filming for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Daniel Watson hugs his son Silas outside of the family's home which was chosen for renovation for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Watson family home which was chosen to be rebuilt for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Actress Jenny McCarthy, center, leaves the Watson's home after the first day of filming for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Watson Family, front left to right, Ava, Mandy, Silas and Daniel, give interviews to the media outside of the family's home which was chosen for renovation for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Watson Family, front left to right, Ava, Mandy, Silas and Daniel, give interviews to the media outside of the family's home which was chosen for renovation for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Watson Family, front left to right, Ava, Mandy, Silas and Daniel, give interviews to the media outside of the family's home which was chosen for renovation for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Mandy Watson holds her son Silas while giving an interview outside of the family's home which was chosen for renovation for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The Watson Family home which was chosen for renovation for the ABC show 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in west Knoxville on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL Tennessee's Wes Washpun, left, celebrates with teammate Trae Golden, right, after Golden hit a shot helping with the lead over Florida at halftime on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.
  • Tennessee's Trae Golden, left, and Josh Richardson celebrate as they beat Florida 67-56 on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin greets fans as he leaves the court after the 67-56 win over Florida on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Wes Washpun, Yemi Makanjuola and Jordan McRae celebrate as the team closes in on a win over Florida on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Josh Richardson celebrates the 67-56 win over Florida, and his first start on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin directs players against Florida on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Kenny Hall gets to the basket in front of Florida's Patric Young on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Jeronne Maymon, left, and Kenny Hall celebrate as they beat Florida 67-56 on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Cameron Tatum passes the ball as he goes out of bounds with Florida's Patric Young close behind on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Jeronne Maymon takes a shot under pressure from Florida's Will Yeguete on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • A young Tennessee fan during the National Anthem before the game against Florida on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Wes Washpun, left, celebrates with teammate Trae Golden, right, after Golden hit a shot helping with the lead over Florida at halftime on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Trae Golden celebrates after hitting a shot helping with the lead over Florida at halftime on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Florida head coach Billy Donovan talks with player Erving Walker during play against Tennessee on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Jordan McRae shoots over Florida's Mike Rosario on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Trae Golden, left, and teammate Jordan McRae celebrate a call in their favor while facing Florida on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Trae Golden moves past Florida's Casey Prather on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Florida's Patric Young tries to block a shot by Tennessee's Trae Golden on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. UT won the SEC opener 67-56.(AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
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  • Blackman's I'Tavius Mathers scores the first of two touchdowns in the first half for the East on Saturday.
  • photos by AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL East defenders Jamel Hall of Greeneville, left, Jarod Henderson of Austin-East, in air, and Terrell Rollins of Greeneville stop a run by the West's Kennan Reynolds of Goodpasture during the Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman on Saturday. The West won, 20-14.
  • Alcoa's John Tucker Rankin, left, defends against Brentwood Academy's Woody Baron during the 2011 Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Powell quarterback Dustin McPhetridge carries the ball during the 2011 Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Maryville's Jay Yoakum celebrates after a turnover during the 2011 Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Powell's Dy'Shawn Mobley gains yards against the West team during the 2011 Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson-Newman College on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011.

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