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January

Friday, Jan 17th Rick Price performance Australian singer-songwriter Rick Price will perform in Knoxville beginning at 8 p.m., Friday Jan 17, at The Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike. Price is a legend in his home country, having numerous gold and platinum releases and millions of monthly steaming listeners. His biggest hit single, “Heaven Knows,” received multiple awards and currently has nearly 60 million Spotify streams. He has worked with international artists such as Tina Arena, Girlfriend, Tommy Emmanuel and Filipino superstar Morissette. Price is releasing his latest album, “Hometown,” and will be featuring the album live as well as his big hits. Ticket link is: www.prekindle.com/event/25967-rick-price-knoxville
Tuesday, Jan 21st Tennessee Artist’s Association Tennessee Artist’s Association will hold its regular monthly meeting starting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 Northshore Dr. in Knoxville. This meeting is free and open to anyone interested in the arts in East Tennessee. Refreshments will be served. January’s program will feature W. James Taylor, a well-known area musician and artist who works in a variety of media. You can find more about W. James Taylor’s work and life at www.genevagalleries.com.
Wednesday, Jan 22nd Indoor Drive-In Movie Indoor Drive-In Movie runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Cost is $5 per child ages 3-10. Create your own cardboard car and enjoy a family-friendly movie. All supplies will be provided and pizza and popcorn will be served. Only register children who will be attending; adults are free. For more information, visit townoffarragut.org
Sunday, Jan 26th St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church January Gift of the Month St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Dr. in Farragut, once again will give Farragut citizens the opportunity to help those in need in Knox County on a monthly basis. From 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, the church “is collecting non-food items for people who use the FISH Food Pantries,” a SEEC press release stated. Items in need are shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, soap and disinfectant wipes. “Begun in 1986 to alleviate hunger, FISH provides food to about 21,000 people every month,” the release further stated. “In addition to resolving the basic need of food, many people need help with non-food items. “You don’t even have to get out of your car; just pull up and someone will come out to get your donations.” In addition, “We are also taking donations for the five Knoxville warming centers (that) provide a warm place to stay for those who need it when the temperatures drop below 25 degrees,” the release stated. “Needed are new or gently used blankets and pillows as well as protein bars, ChapStick and hand warmers.”

February

Thursday, Feb 6th Mario Kart Tournament Mario Kart Tournament is from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Cost is $5 per child, ages 9-12. Come and test your skills at an evening of tournament play on Nintendo Switches. Everyone will get the chance to play multiple rounds. Register by visiting townoffarragut.org
Sunday, Feb 9th 2025 Evelyn Miller Young Pianist Series will present Parnian Rezaei A concert at Natalie Haslam Music Center/University of Tennessee College of Music, 1741 Volunteer Blvd., begins at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9. The first concert of the 2025 Evelyn Miller Young Pianist Series will present Parnian Rezaei. Rezaei, an Iranian pianist, will present a concert inspired by William Blake’s “Songs of Innocence and Experience.: In the first half, journey through the elegance of the French Baroque to the lyricism of the 19th century with works by Debussy, Clara Schumann, Schubert, etc. The second half dives into 20th-century innovation, with pieces by Cowell, Crumb, Fazıl Say and more, exploring extended techniques and prepared piano. Currently pursuing an artist certificate under Dr. Chih-Long Hu at UT-Knoxville, Parnian has performed across Iran, the United States, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Northern Ireland. In addition to her solo work, she is a sought-after collaborative pianist and dedicated piano instructor. Tickets, to be purchased at the door Feb. 9, are $25 for adults. Students are free of charge. For more information, visit www.youngpianistseries.com
Wednesday, Feb 12th Free Legal Advice Clinic for veterans Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering an in-person Free Legal Advice Clinic for veterans from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 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. Pre-registration is required for telephone clinic and veterans are asked to 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. Clients can expect legal advice, but no wills are drafted at this clinic nor legal work performed. In 2025, the clinics are held every other month: also April 9, June 11, Aug. 13, Oct. 8 and Dec. 10.   
Friday, Feb 14th Parents’ Night Out Parents’ Night Out runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Enjoy a night out while your children spend the evening in the Community Center. This event will feature pizza, crafts and lots of games. Register by visiting townoffarragut.org.
Sunday, Feb 16th Amadeus Concert Ensemble Winter Season Amadeus Concert Ensemble announces its Winter Season of free concerts as part of the Cathedral Concert Series at Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 711 S. Northshore Drive in Knoxville. “The Lighter Side of Beethoven” begins at 4:30 p.m., Feb. 16, featuring vocal surprises including the composer’s Tyrolean songs, “Auld Lang Syne” and “God Save the King.” The program also presents rarely heard selections from Beethoven’s cantatas, concert scenes, Knight’s Ballet and his unfinished opera Vestas Feuer. Metropolitan Opera bass Nathan Stark and soprano Mary-Hollis Hundley will make their ACE and Knoxville debuts. Knoxville artist soprano Jacqueline Brecheen and tenor John Overholt fill out the quartet of soloists. Maestro Brian Salesky returns to the ACE podium to conduct this unique program, which includes the participation of Knoxville Symphony Youth Choir in its second collaboration with ACE.

March

Saturday, Mar 1st Shamrock Ball Shamrock Ball again features two sessions: from 3 to 5 p.m., and from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 1, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Cost is $30 per couple and $5 per additional family member. This annual father/daughter dance is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Greater West Knox and benefits two local nonprofits. The evening includes dancing, snacks, crafts and photos. All family members are welcome to attend. Registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Birthday marks 45 for Town

Farrragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognized Town Founders’ contributions as Mayor Ron Williams proclaimed Founders Week — Monday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 17 — during the Board’s meeting Thursday, Jan. 9. In doing so, the mayor marked the anniversary of its incorporation, which took place 45 years ago. The proclamation read, “Whereas, residents of the southwest corner of Knox County area were concerned about low development standards and unfettered commercial development in the 1970s; and “… a dedicated group of men and women grew weary of having their concerns ignored by Knox County government; and whereas, this Farragut Community Group, being concerned that what was known as the Concord community would be annexed by the city of Knoxville, took on the task of incorporating a new municipality, with its own elected body and planning commission, in 1979. It also read, “Whereas, the effort required the group to devote countless hours to registering voters, creating a map of the Town’s boundaries and convincing neighbors that incorporation could be accomplished with no new taxes

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To meet with Trump, U.S. leaders: FHS’s Lu one of 2 in TN honored

To meet with President-elect Donald Trump among other U.S. leaders as one of 104 high school seniors and juniors nationwide, Sophie Lu, a senior at Farragut High School, has earned the opportunity to join U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) during 63rd Annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week, to be held March 1-8 in Washington, D.C. Lu, along with Oluwaseyi Amosun of Brentwood, “were selected from among the state’s top student leaders to be part of the 104 national student delegation that will attend meetings and briefings with senators, the president, a justice of the Supreme Court, leaders of cabinet agencies and other officials throughout the week,” a USSYP press release stated. “Each delegate also receives a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate study. “Each year this extremely competitive merit-based program provides two outstanding high school students from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity with an intensive week-long study of the federal government and the people who lead it,” the release further stated. “Each student will also receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship with encouragement to continue coursework in government, history and public affairs. The Hearst Foundations have fully funded the program since inception; as stipulated, no government funds are utilized.”

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News

Birthday marks 45 for Town  Read More

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Watt Road shootout leaves suspect injured  Read More

town calendar  Read More

KCSO reports  Read More

Youth Poet Laureate applications  Read More

Opinion

letter to the editor  Read More

School

Five area high schools, 7 teams, battle in annual Scholars’ Bowl; 2024 #1 HVA has 2 teams  Read More

Business

Biddle SweatHouz targets end of February opening  Read More

Homeless, housing topics for FWK Chamber 2025 1st Speaker Series  Read More

business briefs  Read More

Community

Snow Day!  Read More

To meet with Trump, U.S. leaders: FHS’s Lu one of 2 in TN honored  Read More

Bringing the world to Morning Pointe for Lumsdaine, all residents  Read More

Sports

TSWA All-State locals announced in girls soccer, cross country, golf  Read More

Wasting no time, Ads crush William Blount  Read More

Cranking up pressure, FHS girls rip Lady Govs  Read More

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