Press Planner
June
Friday, Jun 19th
45th Quilt Show & Competition
Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee 45th Quilt Show & Competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway, Knoxville. About 200 quilts will be on display. On Friday, quilt historian Merikay Waldvogel, assisted by Cindy Stuart, will present an antique quilt turning at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Show attendees are invited to bring a favorite quilt and record a brief video story about it to be archived in the Quilt Alliance “Go Tell It!” project. Shop the vendors and a boutique of unique items handcrafted by guild members. Same-day scissor sharpening will be available as well as scavenger hunts for children. For quilt appraisals by appointment, contact certified appraiser Cindy Stuart at 865-386-0940. Free parking. For more information, email info@smokymtnquilters.com or visit www.smokymtnquilters.com
Saturday, Jun 20th
Cruise-In event
Morning Pointe of Lenoir City Assisted Living and Memory Care campus will host its annual Cruise-In event on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 155 Morning Pointe Drive in Lenoir City. Guests can expect a variety of classic cars on display, along with small business vendors, basket raffles and food available for purchase from the Morning Pointe culinary team. Admission to attend the event is free.
Friday, Jun 26th
Friends of Wesley House Breakfast
Wesley House Community Center invites community members to the Friends of Wesley House Breakfast on Thursday, June 26, at 7:30 a.m., hosted at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. This event will highlight the transformative work of Wesley House, which serves children, youth and families across Knoxville through programs focused on education, mentorship and community development. The breakfast is free to attend, but advance RSVP is required. To RSVP, host a table, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Wesley House at 865-524-5494 or email events@wesleyhouseknox.org
Sunday, Jun 28th
American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer. To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
As a thank-you for those who step up to give, all who come to give from now through Sunday, June 28, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.
Tuesday, Jun 30th
MEDIC Celebrating Summer with Donor Incentives
Summer is a great time to give the gift of life with MEDIC Regional Blood Center. Save lives this summer and earn great rewards for your lifesaving blood product.
June Incentives include: • All Month = Special Edition Beach Towel • June 1 – 7 = Voucher for Knoxville Smokies Game • June 14 & 15 = World Blood Donor Day Backpack • June 29 – 30 = Ripley’s Aquarium Ticket • Various coupons • All Month = Platelet donors receive $50 e-gift card for their donation
Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.
July
Wednesday, Jul 1st
‘Give $15, Get $15’
Salsarita’s is holding a ‘Give $15, Get $15’ campaign from now through Friday, July 31, benefitting Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. Every $15 donation will receive a free Salsarita’s gift card for $15 in return. All donations during the Adopt-A-Family campaign will help fill the pantries and clothing closets for patient families at the hospital.
August
Saturday, Aug 8th
Shoes for School event
The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is seeking support from sponsors, vendors and volunteers for this year’s Shoes for School event. The event will be held Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Covenant Health Park. Sponsors and volunteers can register now at givebutter.com/2026-shoes-for-school-oswjdl.
Saturday, Aug 15th
Emory Valley Center Dragon Boat Race
Registration is now open for the 2026 Emory Valley Center Dragon Boat Race on Saturday, August 15, at Melton Lake in Oak Ridge. Each team will race in authentic dragon boats with 10 paddlers and 1 drummer. No experience is necessary, and practice sessions will be available before race day. For more information, contact Aaron.Price@evcmail.org. Register at www.emoryvalleycenter.org/dragon-boat-race-2026/
Access matters: Boring Road resident respondents say Kingston Pike connection should remain
Reactions were mixed regarding the closure of part of Boring Road, when residents were asked to respond to a flyer distributed in their newspaper box. While some want the road at Kingston Pike to remain open, others are relieved it is closed. Against the closure: • Darrell Douglas: “My wife and I are residents of Baldwin Park. It’s my understanding that there were no public hearings about closing this section of Boring Road prior to the decision to close it. “In my opinion, it would be greatly beneficial to keep access open at the Boring/Kingston Pike intersection, with both entry and exit as “right turn only,” he said. “As the number of homes along Boring Road increase, traffic will get worse with Smith Road as its only exit. “Also, where Boring Road intersects with Smith Road, a four-way stop sign should be placed, giving traffic from all side streets at that intersection a safer way to get on to Smith or Boring Road. With the school bus and faculty traffic, plus Stonemeade residents, traffic on Boring will increase significantly. (Editor’s note: A four-way stop is planned for the intersection of Boring Road and Smith Road).
Read MoreKids bike, run, slide in second Try-Athlon
On Saturday. June 13, children and parents gathered at McFee Park in Farragut for the second annual Kids’ Try-Athlon, put on by the Town of Farragut’s Parks and Recreation Department.
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News
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Presstalk
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor Read More
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Candidate endorsements Read More
School
Farragut students earn collegiate honors Read More
Business
Fitness for a furry cause Read More
Rack ready for debut Read More
Community
Intro to Farragut Class grads reunite Read More
Connor, family celebrate 100th birthday at KCHS Read More
Local author co-pens middle grade time travel adventure Read More
Farragut native graduates from U.S. Naval Academy Read More
Sports
Farragut gymnast earns national recognition Read More
Hunley comes home Read More
Admirals stacking reps through summer hoops Read More
Lions, Warriors game televised Read More
Concord goes 4-0 in pool play at UT 7-on-7 Read More
Farragut baseball tradition continues Read More
Daily Update
Gibson to proceed as sheriff-elect Read More
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