Public Notices
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF TENNESSEE, ANDERSON COUNTY
WHEREAS, BRITTANY M. WELLS executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for MORTGAGE INVESTORS GROUP, Lender and Charles E. Tonkin, II, Trustee(s), which was dated June 18, 2021, and recorded on June 28, 2021, in Book 1761, at Page 1985 in Anderson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.
WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the usual and customary location at the Anderson County Courthouse, Clinton, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Anderson County, Tennessee, to wit:
EXHIBIT "A" SITUATED in the Second (2nd) Civil District of Anderson County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: DESIGNATED as Lot 7, on the plat of the entire City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Subdivision Plan, SD E-21, new Block 16-CK prepared by Michael Baker, Jr ., Inc. and recorded in Oak Ridge Plat Book 2, page 111, Plat Cabinet 3, Slide 74-C, in the Register's Office for Anderson County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description: BEING the same property conveyed to Lee P. Poynter, Unmarried from Brenda S. Malory, Unmarried by Warranty Deed dated October 12, 2015, recorded October 19, 2015 in Book 1627, Page 717, in the Register's Office for Anderson County, Tennessee. SUBJECT TO any and all applicable conditions, covenants, reservations, easements, charges, liens, leases, permissive use agreements, restrictions, and setback lines of record in said Register's Office, and to any matter and/or condition which would be disclosed by a current, accurate survey or inspection of the property herein described. BEING the same property conveyed to Brittany M. Wells from Lee P. Poynter and wife, Rebekah Poynter by Warranty Deed dated the 18th day of June, 2021, filed of record in Instrument No. BK 1761 PG 1967, in the Register's Office for Anderson County, Tennessee.
The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and
All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.
The website of the third-party internet posting company that is posting this advertisement pursuant to §35-5-101(a)(2) is: WWW.BetterChoiceNotices.com
This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee
c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department
4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 310
Atlanta, GA 30341
PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919
File No.: 25-29725 FC01
Published: 12-10-25, 12-17-25
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
Sale at public auction will be on January 7, 2026 on or about 11:00AM local time, at the Main Entrance of the Anderson County Courthouse, Clinton, Tennessee, conducted by the Co-Substitute Trustees as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by DARELL W VORPAGEL AND MICHELE L VORPAGEL, to Anthony R. Steele, Trustee, on May 13, 2019, at Record Book 1704, Page 1062-1080 as Instrument No. 19005852 in the real property records of Anderson County Register's Office, Tennessee.
Owner of Debt: Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.
The following real estate located in Anderson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:
SITUATED in the Second (2nd) Civil District of Anderson County, Tennessee and being identified on Tax Map 099G Group E Control Map 099G as Parcel 049.00 in the Office of the Property Assessor for Anderson County, Tennessee, within the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, being known and designated as Lot 22, Block 14, by (formerly C-10) as shown by plat of record in Plat Book 2, Page 53 (now Plat Cabinet 3, Envelope 60-A), Anderson County Register`s Office, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY conveyed to Darell W. Vorpagel and wife, Michele L. Vorpagel by Quit Claim Deed dated March 11, 2019 from Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Inc., a Tennessee nonprofit public benefit corporation, of record in Book 1696, Page 2437 in the Register`s Office of Anderson County, Tennessee
THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to restrictions of record in Deed Book M-8, Page 327 and in Deed Book M-7, Page 350, Anderson County Register`s Office, and to all applicable easements and building setback lines which may be shown of record.
Together with a 2019 Cayton mobile home, model number 34TRA28603BH19 serial number CAP033621
Tax ID: 2 099G E 04900 000
Current Owner(s) of Property: DARELL W VORPAGEL AND MICHELE L VORPAGEL
The street address of the above described property is believed to be 296 Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.
SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE CO-TRUSTEES.
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-101 have been met.
All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Co-Substitute Trustee(s).
If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.
This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or co-trustee(s). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee or the Trustee's attorney.
MWZM File No. 25-000178-259-2
For additional sale information visit: https://www.tnforeclosurenotices.com
Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., Co-Substitute Trustee
PARK EAST
725 COOL SPRINGS BLVD, SUITE 140
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
AVT Title Services, LLC, Co-Substitute Trustee
PARK EAST
725 COOL SPRINGS BLVD, SUITE 140
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
TN INVESTORS PAGE: HTTP://MWZMLAW.COM/TN_INVESTORS.PHP
Published: 12-10-25, 12-17-25
NOTICE
The Oak Ridge Schools Board of Education is soliciting proposals for Cafeteria Ovens and Steamers – RFP 26-002. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00pm EDT, Wednesday, January 7,2026. Bid information may be obtained for the Oak Ridge Schools website https://www.ortn.edu/Business-Office/RFP26-002CafeteriaOvensandSteamers.pdf
Published: 12-10-25, 12-17-25
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 23, 2023, executed by MARY HANCOCK conveying certain real property therein described to SCOTT R. VALBY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Anderson County, Tennessee recorded February 24, 2023, in Deed Book 1812, Page 95; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC who is now the owner of said debt; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of Anderson County, Tennessee.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 8, 2026 at or about 3:00 PM at the front entrance of the Anderson County Courthouse, Clinton, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Anderson County, Tennessee, to wit:
SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. ONE OF ANDERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF ANY MUNICIPALITY, AND BEING SOUTH OF COAL CREEK (NOW LAKE CITY) ON THE CLINTON TO JACKSBORO PIKE ROAD (NOW DUTCH VALLEY ROAD), AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON A STAKE IN THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE PIKE ROAD, RUNNING THENCE, A SOUTHWARD COURSE, 373 FEET TO A ROCK SET IN THE GROUND; THENCE, A WESTWARD COURSE UP THE HILL, 170 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE LEACH AND SEIBER LINE; THENCE, A NORTHWARD COURSE WITH THE SEIBER LINE, 345 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE EDGE OF THE ROAD; THENCE WITH SAID ROAD TO THE POINT THE BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO MARY HANCOCK, MARRIED BY WARRANTY DEED FROM BRADLEY L. ALLEN AND WIFE, AMY S. ALLEN DATED 02/23/2023, OF RECORD IN BOOK 1812 PAGE 92, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY RECORDS.
Parcel ID: 019-141.00
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 302 OLD LAKE CITY HWY, ROCKY TOP, TN 37769. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.
CURRENT OWNER(S): MARY HANCOCK
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:
The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
A copy of this notice is being published at www.BetterChoiceNotices.com
Published: 12-10-25, 12-17-25, 12-24-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As required by TCA 30-2-306
Case Number 1CH1-2025-PB-295
Estate of Bryan Allen Turner, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on November 25 of 2025 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Bryan Allen Turner, who died 10/30/2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Anderson County Chancery Court of Anderson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
Date: 12/4/2025
Bruce Wilson
Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative
J. Stephen Hurst
Attorney
Harold P. Cousins, Jr./Tammy Hazel
Clerk & Master/ Deputy Clerk
Published: 12-10-25, 12-17-25
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