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January

Wednesday, Jan 21st MEDIC needs O blood types MEDIC has seen a significant increase in demand for O blood types. Eligible donors are encouraged to donate as soon as possible. All O negative and O positive donors will receive a $25 e-gift card with their successful donation. Appointments are not required but encouraged. Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.
Sunday, Jan 25th National Blood Donor Month The American Red Cross and National Football League are partnering in January for National Blood Donor Month. As a thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give through Jan. 25 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a Super Bowl LX giveaway. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl. Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Friday, Jan 30th Tennessee’s EFS application window open Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) application window for the 2026–2027 school year is open. Families who are already EFS beneficiaries and wish to renew for the 2026–2027 school year can begin submitting their renewal applications now. On Jan. 13, 2026, the application window opens for students who are not currently receiving an EFS scholarship. All applications must be submitted by Jan. 30. For questions related to all available school choice programs, call 615-741-5158 and select the prompts for Office of Programs and School Choice or e-mail EFS.Questions@tn.gov
Saturday, Jan 31st Snowflake Ball The CAC Office on Aging’s Senior Companion Program will host its annual Snowflake Ball on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike in Knoxville. Dance the night away at this fundraising event benefitting the Senior Companion Program. The Snowflake Ball will feature the Ensemble Swingtime Band, dinner and a silent auction. Attendees also vote for their favorite Snowflake Ball king and queen nominees and watch the crowning to close out the evening. For tickets and more information, visit knoxseniors.org.

March

Tuesday, Mar 3rd Tennessee Artists Association scholarship Tennessee Artists Association is offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving senior to be used at any two-year or four-year technical school, college or university or independent study toward a certificate or degree in the arts. Applications now are available and are due by Tuesday, March 3. The Official TAA Scholarship application form is available from: taa.findout@gmail.com/scholarship. Additional information can be found at Tennessee Artists Association website: tnartists.org or by e-mail at TAAfindout@gmail.com.
Saturday, Mar 28th Sunshine Open Sunshine Services invites golfers, businesses and community partners to participate in and sponsor the Sunshine Open: $1,000,000 Hole-in-One Challenge & Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 28, at Avalon Golf & Country Club. This inaugural event raises funds to support Sunshine Services’ mission of providing person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Team and corporate sponsorship packages are available. Visit www.sunshineservicesknox.org for registration and sponsorship details.

Roads get cushions, drivers hit the brakes

Two Farragut roads will receive traffic-calming speed cushions as the town’s construction schedule allows. Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously Thursday, Jan. 8, to approve the installation of speed cushions on portions of Union Road and Midhurst Drive. Following resident applications submitted Aug. 29, 2024, assistant Town engineer Eric Schindler proposed installing two sets of speed cushions on Union Road between Everett Road and Smith Road. “A speed study was conducted and determined that excessive speeding is present in the speed zone,” Schindler said. “Excessive speeding is defined as an 85th-percentile speed greater than 10 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph.” He said the study showed average vehicle speeds of 39 mph to 40 mph at one proposed location near 12415 Union Road, depending on direction of travel. At another proposed location near 12504 Union Road, average speeds ranged from 38 mph to 43 mph. During an Aug. 6, 2025, public meeting, Schindler said resident support for the project was strong. “The Traffic Calming Policy requires that more than 50 percent of the returned ballots from the speed zone be in favor of traffic-calming devices,” he said. “Sixteen ballots were mailed and seven were returned, with six — or 86 percent — supporting the installation.”

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Knox County programs help homeless veterans stay warm

KNOXVILLE — An estimated 140 veterans in Knox County are facing homelessness and cold temperatures this winter, but local programs are stepping in to help. Operation Vet Rescue, founded in 2024, provides emergency assistance, outreach and access to critical resources for at-risk veterans, said Janet Trust, the organization’s operation director. Based in Greenback, the nonprofit serves veterans across East Tennessee through community partnerships. “Our winter warming station ensures no veteran is left exposed to life-threatening cold,” Trust said. “We provide a safe, heated space, cold-weather gear, hot beverages, light food, hygiene items and referrals for housing, medical care, mental health services and veteran benefits — all at no cost.” The warming station, located at 519 Williams St. in Knoxville, operates during extreme cold and accepts walk-ins or referrals from partner agencies, first responders and veteran organizations. Proof of service is required, and basic behavioral expectations ensure a safe environment. Trust said the station recently reopened thanks to a donation from CareCuts of Knoxville after a temporary shutdown. “Operation Frozen Veterans is officially back up and running,” she said. For more information about Operation Vet Rescue and the warming station, visit their website at ovrtn.org.

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