The Lantern at Morning Pointe, Powell - Memory Care

04/18/2026

What if “home” could look a little different? 🏡

More families are discovering that when seniors move into a community like Morning Pointe Senior Living, daily life can open up in new ways, with more connection, more engagement, and a renewed sense of joy. 🤗

It’s not about leaving something behind. It’s about what each day can become.

Take a moment to read this week’s Understanding Senior Living blog for a closer look: https://ow.ly/LN7C50YIYqZ

04/17/2026

This is what it looks like at the Morning Pointe Top Chef Challenge. 🍽️🔥

In the Smoky East TN Region round, it’s more than what’s on the plate. It’s the pride of our Food Service Directors, the perspective of our judges, and the shared purpose behind every dish.

From the kitchen to the conversations around it, this is about the people, the passion, and the moments that matter.

Congratulations to Brandon Turner, Food Service Director at The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley, for earning the top spot with his Spinach & Chicken Lasagna. 👏

👏 Second Place: Brandon Shelton — The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Knoxville — Baked Ziti
👏 Third Place: Victoria Seiber — The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City — Honey Garlic Shrimp with Sausage and Broccoli

One round closer to the finals.

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

The Smoky TN Region has spoken. 🍽️🔥

After advancing through Round 1, where residents and regional leaders cast their votes, these three top culinary leaders earned their place in Round II… and tonight at Morning Pointe of Powell Assisted Living, they faced off live in the Morning Pointe Senior Living Top Chef Challenge Smoky Region - East Tennessee.

Congratulations to Brandon Turner, Food Service Director for The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley for taking the win in tonight’s Morning Pointe Senior Living Top Chef Challenge with his own special creation: Spinach & Chicken Lasagna.

👏 Second Place: Brandon Shelton, Food Service Director at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Knoxville with his Baked Ziti.

👏 Third Place: Victoria Seiber, Food Service Director at The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City with her signature dish: Honey Garlic Shrimp w/Sausage & Broccoli.

After a night full of creativity, competition, and incredible flavor, Brandon Turner has now earned a spot in the final round in Ooltewah, TN — competing for the title of Morning Pointe Top Chef 2026.

Events like this highlight the passion and talent our dining teams bring to the meals residents enjoy every day.

A special thank you to our judges for their time and expertise:
⭐ Joseph Blauvelt — Pellissippi State Community College, Culinary Arts Program Coordinator
⭐ Eric & Mandee McNew — Co-Founders of Knoxfoodie and Digital Food Influencer
⭐ Camille King — Owner of Camille Cooks Personal Chef Service

Thank you to all of our Food Service Directors who competed and made the night one to remember. 👏

The road to the finals continues. More Morning Pointe Senior Living Top Chef events coming up in Brentwood and Chattanooga

To learn more about the dining experience at Morning Pointe Senior Living and the talent behind every meal, visit: https://morningpointe.com/life-at-morning-pointe/dining/

04/14/2026

Round 2 is almost here! 🍽️🔥

The first-ever Morning Pointe Senior Living Top Chef Challenge continues as our Smoky Region Food Service Directors take the stage for a live cook-off.

👏 Brandon Shelton - The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Knoxville - Baked Ziti
👏 Victoria Seiber - The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City - Honey Garlic Shrimp w/ Sausage & Broccoli
👏 Brandon Turner - The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley - Spinach & Chicken Lasagna

They’ll be judged by a panel of local experts:
⭐ Joseph Blauvelt - Pellissippi State Community College Culinary Arts Program Coordinator
⭐ Eric McNew - Co-Founder of Knoxfoodie and Digital Food Influencer
⭐ Camille King - Owner of Camille Cooks Personal Chef Service

Join us TOMORROW, April 15 at 5 PM at Morning Pointe of Powell and see who earns a spot in the 2026 finals. ✨

To learn more about the dining experience at Morning Pointe Senior Living and the care that goes into every meal, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointedining

04/14/2026

Support that goes beyond the everyday. 💛

Our team helps with transportation to doctor’s appointments, making visits easier and more comfortable for our residents.

It’s one of the many ways we’re able to support families, offering peace of mind when it’s needed most. 🚗

To learn more about life at Morning Pointe Senior Living and the support we provide, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointe-life

04/13/2026

The first-ever Morning Pointe Senior Living Top Chef Challenge is bringing in a standout panel. 🍽️🔥

Our Smoky Region Food Service Directors are ready to compete:
👏 Brandon Shelton - The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Knoxville - Baked Ziti
👏 Victoria Seiber - The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City - Honey Garlic Shrimp w/ Sausage & Broccoli
👏 Brandon Turner - The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley - Spinach & Chicken Lasagna

And they’ll be judged by local experts who know great food when they taste it:
⭐ Joseph Blauvelt - Pellissippi State Community College Culinary Arts Program Coordinator
⭐ Eric McNew - Co-Founder of Knoxfoodie and Digital Food Influencer
⭐ Camille King - Owner of Camille Cooks Personal Chef Service

Join us on April 15 at 5 PM at Morning Pointe of Powell and see who earns a spot in the 2026 finals. ✨
To learn more about the dining experience at Morning Pointe Senior Living and the care that goes into every meal, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointedining

04/11/2026

What do you wish someone had told you about caregiving? 🤍

For many families, it starts small and slowly becomes more than expected, emotionally, physically, and day to day.

At Morning Pointe Senior Living, we hear this often from families who are trying to navigate what comes next and what support might look like.

This week’s Understanding Senior Living blog shares what many caregivers say they wish they had known sooner.

👉 To learn more, read the full blog here: https://ow.ly/UQtv50YCzvf

04/11/2026

Recognizing World Parkinson’s Day. ❤️

Today is a time to raise awareness, show support, and honor those living with Parkinson’s, along with the families and caregivers who walk beside them.

To learn more about how Morning Pointe Senior Living supports residents through personalized care and daily engagement, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointe-medicalcare