My mom is interred at Mt. Rose since she passed almost 5 years ago. I have chosen perpetual flower…read moreplacement for my mom with Mt. Rose since I live some distance away. Kim Moore has been the person who has helped me with this, and every quarter she notifies me of placement of my mom's flowers and always sends a picture. She frequently does the arrangement herself and is very talented. I am so impressed with her empathy and kindness, knowing that I will grieve for my mom forever and that this gives some solace. Kim is a jewel.

We visited this cemetery for my boyfriends Mother who had just passed. Her parents had purchased…read moreplots back in 1965. However everyone had passed who owned the plots and their was an issue with an extra plot which the deceased had made quite clear she did not want left between her husband and her deceased sister. After some with Chuck and the General Manager we found that their was actually 5 heirs to the extra plot in between. I was a little upset at how the GM handled the entire situation with the family. In my opinion she was rude, unhelpful and constantly making negative faces. At a time like this you should be bending over backwards to make the family feel comforted and not stressed by this type of situation. Had we not kept pushing and asking questions and coming up with our own scenarios I feel like she would have been happier to force the family to keep the space in between. When all she had to do was find the original purchase folder and find their were 5 heirs that easily could sign a letter releasing the plot. She had an attitude when we asked if she could just notarize my boyfriends paper to save some time since we aren't local. With a mean face she reminded us over and over and over that the headstone would not be laid until ALL FIVE PAPERS were signed. We got it! Have a little compassion for the husband. Then upon leaving, I felt it was horribly negligent on their part to have the grounds person digging Ms. Daisy's grave right in front of the office as her husband is walking out from this fiasco. A little respect of waiting until our "Appointment" was done and waiting for us to be gone would have been great. No one wants to see their family members grave being dug.

Funeral homes provide a service no one wishes to utilize. Through word of mouth, I was recommended…read moreand chose Clark Funeral home. It's a generational business that's been in the community for decades. Their attention to detail shown to me and my family during the passing of my mother was impeccable. Every detail was checked and professional executed. Even details I hadn't thought out. Every question I had was promptly answered, no matter how silly I felt they were. They were always available to me, always, even on Christmas day. Not once did they give me the feeling I was being bothersome. They knew the passing of my mother was a deep pain and they were so very attentive and caring toward me. The owner talked with me about the passing of his loved one and that really touched my heart. To share his personal experience with me while I was navigating my loss showed a level of compassion unsurpassed. After the Memorial service, they gave me a plaque with my mother's picture on it and a poem which brilliantly described the love I had with my mother. Additionally, they followed up by mail with more words of comfort. This company really cares about making this transition for remaining family members seamless and worryfree. When I was in the limo, I commented to my family Clark's service was so good, it made me want to pass away in Kingsport so I could have them officiate. It was that impeccable.

They did a wonderful service for my stepfather it was uplifting. The way they honored him as a…read moremilitary man was so touching. I would recommend this establishment

First off- great campground…read more Second off- office guy is great. Internet- above average, decent wifi signal fed by a 100/100 fiber connection. Great place to be if you work via Internet. Water- pressure was a bit on the low side, but clean and serviceable. Pretty hard though at 210ppm, so bring a softener. Sewer- every site has multiple hook points, all in good shape and not stripped out Electric- 50A/30A/20A service on sites, pedestal is limited to 50A total. Be careful with total accessories connected so that no one leg goes over 50A. Power quality is excellent with no brownouts. Campground is beautiful and well maintained. Lots of rustic decorations and the front office is like a mini museum of license plates. Be warned- it is truly built on the side of a hill and the long-term spots are geared towards shorter rigs. Roadway is a one way which goes up to the very top of the hill before going back down, better hope everything is bolted down tight before tackling it. The turn going to the pull throughs is pretty tight for longer rigs and has a pinch point at the bunkhouse and propane station. I brought a 41' Super C and 28' trailer and stayed for a month. Office guy was super accommodating and set me up in a pull through because I wasn't able to access any of the back in sites (the hill to site access is pretty steep). 3 of the pull throughs are about 75' long, 1 is about 50' and the other is about 35'. There wasn't enough room left in my 75' pullthrough so office guy set me up with a different parking spot nearby for my car. What impressed me most was the attention to maintenance. They actually have a mini snowplow and salt spreader to keep the roads de-iced and clean, even during snowstorms. Not only that, they keep the road (Pearl Ln) clean of trash out as far as both ends.

Although nothing fancy, this is a cute park. You can tell they take care of it. The amenities were…read morejust what we needed including a fully fenced dog run for our large doggos. They also have really great communication! We got texts when the store was going to be closed & when items were found in the park. With our truck & 5th wheel, we are 50+ feet long and we were able to easily navigate the park and into the pull through spot. We would definitely come back. Thanks!

Blevins was great when my mom passed last year. Jami was very knowledgeable and compassionate!read more

I lost my father to a terminal illness 3 weeks from the time of his diagnosis. During those 3…read moreweeks, I learned of the diagnosis, flew from across the country to attend to his care, provided 24 hour end of life care and made all arrangements pertaining to his subsequent demise by myself. While in absolute shock after his passing at the VA hospital in Johnson City, I numbly chose a funeral home in close proximity to his primary residence, Blevins. The funeral home came to retrieve his body within hours of his death, Mr. Seal showed appropriate affect and professionalism during the transportation. Thank you Mr. Seal. My real experience with the Blevins business began the following day when I met with Funeral Director, Robert Linkous. Mr. Linkous seemed all business as we navigated the many options that exist for end of life choices and services. His demeanor could be likened to a used car sales man who is selling any upgrades and extended warranties he can to increase the profit margin. The many options seemed crass and morbidly grotesque but I surmised that it was not for me to judge and that this was a part of the life cycle that I was not accustomed to dealing with. I deferred to his knowledge and expertise, made moderate choices and put it behind me. I happily handed over my credit card for the charges (which were numerous) to see that my loved one was well cared for. After our initial meeting, I returned to give the funeral director clothing which I wanted my loved one to wear instead of a hospital gown for his final preparations. At this, our second meeting, I heard him arguing loudly about his compensation and internal business affairs on the telephone. Embarrassed, I sat patiently waiting. Upon the calls conclusion, he had the audacity to come to me and COMPLAIN that in his business it was about "compassion". I was stunned that he was seeking affirmation from ME when I was a paying customer. I merely eked out, "I couldn't agree more" while thinking compassion would be warranted in the present situation and at the present time for ME, the paying customer who was suffering LOSS and GRIEF and didn't need to hear about his financial woes with his business and superiors. I shook the incident off and rationalized that anyone could have a bad day and be clouded by work dealings. My final meeting with the funeral director at Blevins confirmed all my latent feelings about the business and it's staff. I had tried to be positive but all things affirmed who they were at heart. When I returned to the funeral home to retrieve my father's remains, they were not immediately given to me. I was confused; I had no outstanding balance, I had made an appointment and I had shown up as expected to retrieve the remains when I was notified by Blevins that they were ready, what was the delay? A frenzied Mr. Linkous asked frantically if I had a fingerprint for my father. I did not. He searched the office, turning up papers, asking the administrative staff for a fingerprint and ran back and forth. It was a solid 20 minutes before I finally asked if the fingerprint prevented me from retrieving my father's remains (because it was in fact too late to gather one now!). Mr. Linkous explained that there is a company that makes jewelry from the fingerprint of the deceased. My jaw dropped..... I had been waiting all that time for another marketing opportunity on the part of Blevins! How RUDE and INCONSIDERATE! I was absolutely aghast by the treatment I received at Blevins. I managed to tell Mr. Linkous before leaving that at any point in our business dealings, it would have been appropriate to say, 'I am sorry for your loss'. I expected a phone call later that day with an apology for the way I was treated, but none came. Their treatment of me is only surpassed in by their repulsive unwillingness to make their mistake right in an apology. No effort to offer condolences, no apology. It would appear that this individual has lost sense of the grief and tragedy associated with losing a loved one and instead is more focused on the monetary compensation that fuels his lifestyle. I have never been more appalled in my life by the lack of compassion one human being has had for another in a moment of raw pain. I am proud that I kept my composure and acted professionally but it was heartbreaking to have to deal with such a business for such an important life decision. I will regret my choice until the day I die and am fortunately NOT left in the care of such callous people. I could go on with more examples of their failings but at the risk of embarrassing and discrediting a company I think it is best to stop.

A beloved downtown Kingsport fixture for many decades, this place is perfect for commemorating an…read moreoccasion or honoring someone. Jane always keeps everything running smoothly and has the kindest heart. I used to know my dad was a disc jockey in the early 60s, but I never knew which station he worked at--until Jane, who is genuinely dedicated to serving the community, knew. I fought my emotions. This is a local favorite where you can feel good about giving your business.

When contacted on a Saturday afternoon, Carefree was on the scene within an hour. Sam and his crew…read morehad water extraction machines in place immediately. His team of Parker and Derrick were totally professional in every regard, explaining their process as they worked. Their immediate response mitigated further water damage and minimized restoration time. Sam was very confident and knowledgeable in the vagaries of insurance claims. Cannot offer a better recommendation for Carefree Restoration.

We came home from Christmas holidays to a burst pipe and water all over our main floor and into the…read morebasement. Sam Aguilar showed up with his team that day and already had a detailed sketch of our home and the affected areas when we arrived from out of town. They've worked diligently and professionally to dry everything and to eliminate the mold. Sam became our advocate to make sure that it was all taken care of, including everything below the surface that we wouldn't have know to check. Upon review by the insurance adjuster, she had no concerns about what was done and how. We're very thankful that Ken and Sam and CareFree Restoration responded to our call and strongly recommend them.