Press Planner
June
Friday, Jun 6th
Volley for Hope
Southern Pickleball presents 3rd Annual Volley for Hope benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8, at Pavilion of Pickleball, 701 Racquet Club Way in Knoxville.
Registration is $60 and includes up to two events. To sign up, visit Second Harvest’s Volley for Hope page: SecondHarvestETN.org/volley-for-hope sign-ups also can be done at pickleballtournaments.com
Registration ends after Sunday, May 25.
Women/girls doubles is June 6, with mixed doubles June 7 and men/boys doubles June 8. All ages are welcomed, with bracket set-ups dependent on age-group sign-ups.
Competition the final two days may begin as early as 8 a.m. “Specific start times for each event will be posted and e-mailed to players approximately one week prior to the event,” a SHFBET press release stated.
As registration proceeds, tournament management reserves the option to combine brackets as needed if brackets do not fill. Brackets will be combined by age if possible to avoid combining skills.
Skills levels include 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5-plus; skill levels will be divided by age after registration is completed.
A team must play at the skill level of the higher rated player (or higher) and the age group of the younger player. Age is calculated as of 12/31/2025.
Tournament players each receive a swag bag full of pickleball goodies. Snacks and beverages will be available.
Saturday, Jun 7th
Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival
Sixty-Second Annual Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival, a key non-profit fundraiser, once again is set for Lenoir City Park, 6707 City Park Drive, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 7, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 8. Open to the public, event entry fee is $3, with children 12-and-under free. Bus rides from the parking lots also are free of charge.
Event beneficiary is General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Suburbia Woman’s Club, Sponsorship are $10,000 (Presenting sponsor); $5,000 (Gold sponsor); $3,000 (Silver sponsor); $1,500 (Area sponsor); and $1,000 (Supporting sponsor). Visit lenoircityartsandcrafts.com/sponsors-lenoir-city-festival/ for more information.
Monday, Jun 9th
Farragut Cheerleading will host a Junior Cheer Camp
for rising kindergarten through fifth-graders in Lynn E. Sexton Gymnasium at Farragut High School from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Wednesday, June 9-11. “All participants will learn cheers, chants, stunts and a dance,” a Farragut Cheerleading press release stated. For more information, or to register, visit https://farrhs.givebacks.com//store/items/1185039
November
Saturday, Nov 1st
Outdoor Farmers Market Season
Dixie Lee Farmers Market is well under way with its Outdoor Farmers Market Season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Nov. 1 at The Reniassance - Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike.
“We are committed to bringing you the freshest and most delicious fruits, vegetables, and other locally sourced products,” a DL Farmers Market press release stated.” Our farmers work hard to bring their harvest to your table, and our artisans craft unique products that you won’t find anywhere else.”
‘New homeschool umbrella/hybrid option’ ready at CCS for 2025-26
Concord Christian School is reaching children in a new way. “At the start of the 2025-26 school year, we are thrilled to (announce) a new homeschool umbrella and hybrid school option,” said Angela Keathley, director of homeschool for the new Concord Christian Homeschool. “This initiative is designed to serve our families by providing additional resources, community and flexibility for those who choose to homeschool,” she added. “This addition reflects the church and school’s dedication to fostering a collaborative educational opportunity for all those desiring Kingdom Education for their children.”
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