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Farragut High School once again hosted Hoops for Hope, a program giving youth and adults with Down Syndrome a chance to play ball alongside University of Tennessee men’s and women’s basketball players read more
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September

Wednesday, Sep 3rd Volunteer drivers needed Volunteer drivers are needed to provide one-on-one transportation assistance to Knox County seniors and people with disabilities. Volunteers will drive them and provide assistance at their destinations. Program vehicle and gas are provided. Contact 865-673-5001 or vat@cactrans.org.
Saturday, Sep 6th Butterfly Festival The 10th University of Tennessee Arboretum Society Annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at UT Arboretum Auditorium and surrounding grounds, 901 S. Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. Activities include the UT Insect Zoo, two butterfly tents, educational speakers, children’s activities, local artisans, food trucks and dulcimer music. Co-sponsored by the UT Forest Resources Research and Education Center, this educational event is designed for children and adults of all ages. For more information, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org

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.”

David White, husband, father, alderman

Farragut’s officials will be acknowledging the passing of South Ward Alderman David Merle White at the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Thursday, Aug. 28. White, who served since 2022, died Thursday, Aug. 21, in his home with his family after a battle with lung cancer. “I want to recognize the passing of Alderman David White during his abbreviated term as alderman,” Mayor Ron Williams said Monday. “I considered Alderman White a mutual friend.

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Saving Grace is on mission to support women in need

Saving Grace Women’s Home representatives from the Knoxville location are selling as a fundraiser to support its mission to help women in need. “Our mission is to help women out of abuse, addiction, homelessness and any kind of other issues,” said Brandy Pearson, intake coordinator for Saving Grace’s Tennessee location. She explained it is a free, 12-month discipleship program. “Saving Grace is a faith-based (501(c)3 organization,” Pearson said. “We teach and preach the word of Jesus Christ. It’s all about God and where He has brought us. He’s the one who brings us out of these messes that we get ourselves in.” According to its website, its purpose is to “provide women with an effective and comprehensive Christian faith-based solution to life-controlling problems.

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News

David White, husband, father, alderman  Read More

Town receives Certificate of Achievement  Read More

Town mourns White  Read More

‘A feel good day’  Read More

FMPC backs McFee Park dog park plans  Read More

Virtue, Boyd Station project advances with safety upgrades  Read More

School

HVA’s new addition opens  Read More

Business

Innovative technology helping patients ‘Thrive’  Read More

Sprouts Farmers Market to open new store in Knoxville  Read More

Local business women discuss challenges they’ve faced  Read More

business briefs  Read More

Community

Saving Grace is on mission to support women in need  Read More

Second Harvest prepares for Hunger Action Month with Kickoff Breakfast  Read More

Sports

Courtney upbeat after Admirals season opener loss  Read More

Strong start for Hawks  Read More

Warriors tame Lions  Read More

‘Brothers’ teams battle  Read More

2024 no more, Lady Bulldogs open 2025 with a shutout  Read More

Farragut High School soccer is off to a fast start  Read More

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