Dean Stone

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Hubert Dean Stone (born September 23th, 1924) was a prominent writer, editor, businessman, veteran, conservationist, and philanthropist.

Dean Stone
Born	Hubert Dean Stone (1924-09-23)September 23, 1924 Maryville, Tennessee U.S.
October 10, 2016(2016-10-10) (aged 92)October 10, 2016(2016-10-10) (aged 92)
🎓 Alma mater	Oklahoma University(B.J.)
💼 Occupation	Author Editor Entrepreneur
📆 Years active	1975–present
Known for	Editor The Daily Times (Blount County, Tennessee)
Title	President of Tennessee Associated Press Managing Editors Association President of the Blount County Chamber of Commerce President and Campaign Chairman of the United Way of Blount County President of the Townsend, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce President of Alcoa Kiwanis Club Cofounder and President of Jaycee Empty Pantry Fund Founder of Maryville-Alcoa Jaycee Classic Founder of Stonecraft Postcards Chairman of the Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains Park Commission Chairman of the Chilhowee Baptist Association Board Member of the Tennessee Historical Commission Board Member of the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Board Member of the Blount County Museum Board Member of the Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum Member of the Southeastern Regional Council of the National Parks Conservation Association.
👩 Spouse(s)	Agnes Shirley Stone (m. 1994)
👶 Children	1
👴 👵 Parent(s)	A. H. Stone Annie Cupp Stone
👪 Relatives	3

Early Life

Dean was born September 23rd, 1924, to A. H. Stone and Annie Cupp Stone in Maryville, Tennessee, the first of three kids. While growing up in Maryville, he attended Everett Elementary and High School. While in High School, He became the assistant sports editor of the Blue and Gray, the school newspaper, a member of the Beta Club, Glee Club, and was on the undefeated 1941 football team.

Education

After high school, he chose to attend Maryville College. After his Freshman year, he went on Active duty through the United States Army Reserves.

After being discharged from the Army, he enrolled at the University of Oklahoma where he earned his B.J. with a minor in history.

World War II

After being activated in the reserves, he was sent to Camp Roberts in California to complete Basic Training. After Basic Training, he joined the 363rd Infantry Regiment of the 91st Army Division at Camp Adair in Oregon.

After addition training in North Africa, his united entered combat July 4th, 1944, south of Pisa, Italy, finishing the war in Europe on occupation duty in Yugoslavia.

His united was enroute back home for leave and then to the Invasion of Japan when the war in the Pacific ended.

Personal Life

After graduation from Oklahoma University, he returned home and became the Sunday editor at the Daily Times. in February of 1949, he was promoted to managing editor with the addition duty of Sports Editor. in 1988, he was name Editor of the paper.

Writings

Snapshots of Blount County

Volume I: The Calderwood Story

The First of the series, Vol. I focuses on the early history of Blount County. The book hits various topics such as the Early Settlement in the area, Famous People from Blount County, History of Major Businesses in the area, Famous Visitors to the Area, History of Downtown Maryville, The Usual people of Blount County, and the National Park. The book ends on the in-depth history of the Calderwood community, the community formed when ALCOA was in the process of building the Calderwood Dam. The Foreword for the book was written by Maryville native, Lamar Alexander.

Volume II: The History of The Daily Times

The second of the series, Volume II , focuses on history of Blount County. The book focuses on various topics such as Blount Memorial Hospital, Fires, Tuckaleechee Caverns, Peery's Mill, Usual People of Blount County, Wildwood Bottle Works, and Daddy Bryson. The story finishes with an indepth look into the history of the Daily Times. Foreword for the book is written by U.S. Congressman John J. "Jimmy" Duncan Jr.

Volume III: Looking Back

The third in the series, Vol. III focuses on the communities in Blount County and the little events that shaped them. The book his a various topics such as The Blount County Library, Hillbilly Homecoming, Sinking of the Sultana, Little River, Winters in Cades Cove, Communities in Blount County, and the filming of Christy and Fool Killers. The book ends with a look back on the little events that shaped life in Blount County. Foreword for the book was written by Former U.S. Senator Howard H. Baker Jr. The book features a tribute to former Daily Times employee Ann Coltharp Irwin who passed away due to cancer.

Volume IV: The Charles M. Alexander Story

The fourth in the series, Vol. IV focuses on the People of Blount County. The book hits various topics such as the People of Cades Cove, Blount's Black Heritage, Local Historians, People of Smoky Mountain Raceway, Unusual People of Blount County, Blount Railroading, Airfields, and the Funeral Homes. The book is finished off with a indepth look on nineteenth century gospel singer Charles M. Alexander, a maryville native. Foreword for the book is written by Darrell Akins.

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Volume VI: Marking ALCOA's 100 years in Blount County and Tennessee's seven Warships and Battleship Stories

The final book in the series, Vol. VI focuses on History of ALCOA, the impact the company had on Blount County, and Warships named after Tennessee. The book hits various topics such as ALCOA, Sevierville Road, Lumbering in Blount County, Rocky Top, Historic Places on the Register, Sports, Broadway, Museums, Places to stay, and Tennessee's Warships. Foreword for the book is written by various contributors.

Smokies Snapshots

Volume I

The first book in a 3 part series, Vol. I contains various photographs throughout Blount County area. Places photograph include Cades Cove, Maryville, Blount Memorial Hospital, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Alcoa West Plant, Maryville College, Floral, Alcoa Duck Pond, Townsend, Tuckaleechee Caverns, and the Foothills Parkway. Foreword written by President of the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Jim Hart.

Volume II

Second book in the series, Volume II contains various pictures of different locations all throughout Blount County and the history behind them. Some places pictured included Cades Cove, Fort Loudoun, Little Tennessee River, Tellico Plains, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. the preface for the book was written by Governor Bill Haslam.

Blount Memorial Hospital History

Blount Memorial Hospital History: An Outstanding Tennessee Community Hospital

The book focuses on Blount County's Hospital, Blount Memorial Hospital. The book covers the history of the hospital including, the beginning, previous hospitals, stories from previous doctors, former presidents, famous births, recognitions and awards, philanthropy, hospital wings, and administrators. The foreword for the book was written by the CEO of Blount Memorial Hospital, Don Heinemann.

Awards and Nominations

In 2000, Dean was one of 19 Tennesseans honored for having a vision for tourism.

In 2003, Dean was present the Tennessee Outstanding Achievement Award for his service on state commissions.

In 2006, Dean was recognized for his community service with a joint state senate and house resolution.

In 2007, Dean was awarded the first Professional Achievement Award from the East Tennessee Historical Society for his work on preserving local history.

In 2013, Dean was inducted in to the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame .

UNKOWN DATE, Dean was awarded the Minuteman Award, the highest award of the Tennessee Air National Guard.

Philanthropy

Jaycee Empty Pantry Fund

The Jaycee Empty Pantry Fund is a yearly charity event held to raise money to provide food baskets for the needy during Christmas time in Blount County. The event raises nearly $100,000 each year to provide over 1500 food baskets.

Maryville-Alcoa Jaycee Classic

The Maryville-Alcoa Jaycee Classic is a basketball tournament held each year to rise money for youth projects. Since its creation over $100,000 has been raised for various youth projects.

Death

Dean passed away at the age of 92 in the home of his Son. Various local and national figures offered their condolences after his death including United States Senator Lamar Alexander, United States Senator Bob Corker.

Legacy

On September 23rd, 2019, Bridge 2 of recently finished Foothills Parkway was named after Dean for his work in advocating for the Parkway and the National Park.

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