Press Planner
March
Thursday, Mar 27th
Farragut High School’s World Cultures Night 2025
Farragut High School’s World Cultures Night 2025, a night to celebrate all the cultures of the world, runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 27, in FHS Commons. All families from all Farragut schools are welcome.
April
Saturday, Apr 5th
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon needs volunteers
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon organizers are calling for volunteers to help with the Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, race weekend.
Race officials specifically are looking for volunteers to act as course monitors, staff the Goody’s Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday, at the finish line for all races and at water stations during the Sunday races.
Volunteers should complete online registration at knoxvillemarathon.com/volunteer-spectators and choose the day, time and task that best suits their individual or group preferences. Volunteers are invited to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Party starting at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at Calhoun’s on the River.
Saturday, Apr 5th
“Jesus and Judaism: The Connection Matters”
First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, 620 State St., is hosting Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, a renowned Jewish New Testament scholar, to speak from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 5, in the church sanctuary. A reception follows in Fellowship Hall.
Her lecture, titled “Jesus and Judaism: The Connection Matters,” will explore how understanding Jesus within his Jewish context brings new meaning to His piety, politics and parables.
The lecture is free and open to the public, but attendees must register in advance at firstpres.rsvp.
Free parking is available onsite or in the State Street Garage. For more information, contact First Presbyterian Church at 865-546-2531 or visit www.fpcknox.org.
Saturday, Apr 5th
Farragut Lions Club Car Cruise-In
Farragut Lions Club Car Cruise-In will run from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 5, at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 11483 Parkside Drive in Farragut.
“Bring your classic cars, vintage rides — or just your love for all things automotive,” a joint Town/FLC press release stated.
“This is a fun-filled event for car enthusiasts and families alike.”
Cruise-In helps FLC “support important community initiatives,” the release stated.
Monday, Apr 7th
Brewnevolence Concert Series
Concerts For Our Own is partnering with Yee-Haw Brewing Company to present the Brewnevolence Concert Series, a three-show lineup blending great music, craft beer and community giving. Held at the Yee-Haw Knoxville Stage, 745 N. Broadway in Knoxville, this exciting series kicks off at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, with The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute featuring Shawn Gerhard, “promising an unforgettable night of high-energy entertainment for a great cause,” a Yee-Haw press release stated
“By partnering with Concerts For Our Own, we’re not just hosting concerts — we’re creating opportunities to give back and strengthen the city we love,” Brooke Miller of Yee-Haw Brewing Company said. “Live music and great beer bring people together, and when that energy is used for a bigger purpose, the impact is even greater.”
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, with a three-show series pass $75.
Other concert dates are May 8, The Highwaymen Show – American Outlaw Tribute, and Sept. 25 – Exodus – A Tribute to Bob Marley.
Wednesday, Apr 9th
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering local veterans an in-person, free Legal Advice Clinic from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, in Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St. in Knoxville.
Veterans who are not able to attend the clinic in person are encouraged to continue to use the telephone clinic option. For this, pre-registration is required. Call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at 865-637-0484 to pre-register.
This is a general advice clinic with a wide variety of legal issues, including family law, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, child support and personal injury, among other issues.
This is an advice-only clinic — no wills are drafted nor legal work performed.
Saturday, Apr 12th
Forget Me Not Race
Forget Me Not Race, a loop from Planet Fitness in Village Green shopping center through Village Green subdivision in Farragut, is an in-person race also with a virtual option. The goal is to raise awareness and funds to eliminate dementia, a devastating disease. Come and join by racing for a cure and fighting in memory of legendary Lady Vols Basketball head coach Pat Summitt against this fierce opponent.
Fifteenth Annual Forget Me Not 5k/10k/1-Mile Race will be held starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 12: 8 a.m. for 10k; 8:30 a.m. for 5k; 8:30 a.m. for Mile.
The 5k is mostly flat and the 10k contains a couple of hills, just to keep things interesting. Registration and entry fee: $30 for 5k, $40 for 10k and $25 for 1-Mile per participant.
The Forget Me Not Race benefits The Pat Summitt Clinic at The University of Tennessee Medical Center for research. (The race is hosted by volunteers, so all proceeds will be presented as a check to The Pat Summitt Foundation). Become an individual fundraiser when you register to participate in the race or create a fundraising page even if you aren’t participating in the race.
Each participant will receive an official Forget Me Not Race T-shirt. Choose size when registering. We cannot guarantee preferred sizes if registering after April 6. Only registered participants will receive a shirt and be qualified for prizes.
While this race is in-person, packets will be provided that include shirts, coupons, additional give-a-ways and more. Participants can pick up their packets/shirts from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, April 11, at Little Joe’s Pizza, 13100 Kingston Pike in Farragut.
Prizes will be awarded to top three place winners the 5K and 10K and participant awards for 1 Milers. For more information, contact Drew Degges at drewdegges19@gmail.com or Angela Wampler at angelawampler@gmail.com
Thursday, Apr 17th
The Big Game Show, RCF fundraiser, April 17
The Rotary Club of Farragut Foundation invites everyone to The Big Game Show from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 17, in Fox Den Country Club, 12284 North Fox Den Drive. “The Big Game Show is a series of games similar to the kinds you see on television that are led by a professional host and involve contestants and the entire audience,” an RCF press release stated. “It is a lively, fun, high-tempo game show that involves everyone. ...”
Table sponsorships ($1,750) “include a buffet dinner for eight, silent auction, cash bar and a variety of entertaining ... games,” the release stated. “Single tickets ($100) are limited. Proceeds go towards worthy service projects in East Tennessee.” For tickets or more information, visit farragutrotary.my.canva.site.
Wednesday, Apr 30th
City of Oak Ridge Internship Program
City of Oak Ridge Internship Program is a paid, seasonal internship for those looking to complete an internship to gain professional experience in the field they’re studying. Applications for the Summer 2025 are due by April 30. Program begins June 16.
Interns can expect to complete between 20 and 30 hours each week. Pay rate will be determined by departmental placement. The weekly schedule for interns is generally between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Intern schedules can be set to accommodate class schedule.
To apply and to find more information, visit OakRidgeTN.gov/Internships. A fall internship program will begin accepting applications in June. The schedule for high school interns will be based on the Oak Ridge Schools Summer Schedule. A detailed schedule will be posted closer to June.
Retirement age 65, +27, for Dorothy
How many people start a new career in their mid 50s, then end up loving what they do so much their service lasts more than 35 years? After almost 36 years with Apple Cake Tea Room, Dorothy Graves, 92, decided to retire last December. “I miss you so much,” Apple Cake Tea Room owner Mary Henry told Dorothy. “I’ve tried a little bit of everything around here,” Dorothy reflected. “I hated to have to retire because I wasn’t ready to retire, but I had a bad hip, and I had to have it taken care of. “When you’re on your feet four hours a day, why, you have to take care of yourself,” she added. “But I just like to work.” For Henry, Dorothy has been more than an employee. She has been a friend, confidant, therapist and even, like “I Love Lucy’s” Lucy and Ethel, fellow conspirators at times. “Dorothy and I are like two peas in a pod,” Henry said. “We knew, pretty much, what our right arm was doing all the time. “We would just zig and zag and do everything together. We worked very well together,” she added. And for at least one young employee, the retiree was his “Civil War grandma.” Dorothy’s leaving has affected Henry “very much,” the owner said, adding her three daughters are coming in to help now.
Read MoreFarragut Primary School’s Career Day
Farragut Primary School second-graders got an early start looking at career choices during Career Day in the FPS gymnasium Friday, March 14. More than 30 volunteers from the community set up booths in the gym, where students could interact and learn about what they might want to be when they grow up, according to Ashley Phillips, school counselor. “I liked that I got to ask questions about how things worked,” second-grader Meredith Young said. “I really liked looking in the ear on the (ENT) doctor’s screen. “It was fun getting things to bring home. I already used the new stethoscope I got from Career Day,” she added. One child, Chesley Mowry, had an unexpected highlight when she saw her father, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Alex Mowry, USA 278th Troop D, who had been away on duty, standing by a military truck on school grounds. Walking with her class, Chelsey’s face lit up when saw her dad — and she ran into his arms. “I travel a lot during the week,” Mowry said. (See photos, page 1A)
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