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October
Wednesday, Oct 16th
Fall into Wellness with Essential Oils
Join instructor Kristi Hulsey of Tennessee Thyme from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, for Fall into Wellness with Essential Oils in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Participants learn how to fortify and support their immune, respiratory and digestive systems and guard themselves against the stress of the season with essential oils. Register by Monday, Oct. 14, at townoffarragut.org/register, in person at Town Hall or by phone at 865-218-3375.
Thursday, Oct 17th
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra continues its Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series
with Grieg’s Piano Concerto featuring pianist Natasha Paremski. Music director Aram Demirjian leads the performance beginning at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18, in Tennessee Theatre. Tickets may be purchased by calling 865-291-3310 or www.knoxvillesymphony.com. Groups of 10 or more receive a discounted rate by calling 865-521-2337.
Saturday, Oct 19th
4th Annual Free Veterans Picnic is from
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at Chilhowee Park, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville. Veterans, active duty military personnel and guests invited. To RSVP, e-mail VVA1078@gmail.com
Saturday, Oct 19th
GO! Contemporary Dance Works, a local non-profit dance company, will perform
“Words Unspoken” beginning at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, in Bijou Theatre. Twelve dancers plus artistic director Lisa Hall McKee are residents of Farragut.
Saturday, Oct 19th
Join experts from Tennessee Valley Authority and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
to learn about the bat population in East Tennessee and the benefits bats provide to our community from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 19, in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. There is a $25 charge per bat box. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 16. Register online at townoffarragut.org/register, by phone at 865-218-3375 or in person at Town Hall.
Tuesday, Oct 22nd
The local team of U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-2nd District, which includes Farragut)
will staff mobile office hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Lenoir City Hall, 530 Highway 321 North.
Tuesday, Oct 22nd
The Big Orange Pansy Jam runs from
4:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Avenir Memory Care at Knoxville, 901 Concord Road, Farragut. A $15 wristband gets a barbecue dinner, one drink and silent auction. Proceeds benefit The Pat Summitt Foundation. To reserve seats, call 865-777-1500.
FUD: Turkey Creek-Concord intersection to be closed 8p-5a as late as thru Oct. 18
In response to the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s ongoing Concord Road Expansion project, First Utility District is planning what is estimated to be a maximum 12-day nighttime road closure at the intersection of Turkey Creek and Concord roads, which began Monday evening, Oct. 7.
Read MoreLeilani big winner at TN Valley Fair
Farragut fifth-grader Leilani Johns put her natural talents and interests to the test in September, coming away with a slew of awards at Tennessee Valley Fair.
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News
Admiral Landing plans set for review Read More
One special night Read More
Locks gone to the ‘cause’ Read More
Zoning request postponed Read More
Strong voices on McFee land use ideas Read More
FUD: Turkey Creek-Concord intersection to be closed 8p-5a as late as thru Oct. 18 Read More
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School
FIS Anchors Aweigh Fun Run set for Oct. 24 Read More
Business
Being a woman a two-edged sword when it comes to long-term care Read More
Community
Senior Queen, Senior Star at KCHS Read More
Doggie bladder stones are ‘somewhat common’ Read More
Leilani big winner at TN Valley Fair Read More
‘Shell’ing out some Farragut history Read More
Brockamp’s ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ drive seeks $30,000 Read More
Sports
Historic regular season ESPN 2 Irish win Read More
‘Eli-led’ 21-0 run Read More
Farragut ends perfect at 9-0, gains 8th shutout Read More
Bulldogs grab emotional title win versus Alcoa Read More
Williams’ long runs, 2nd-half defense key Bearden’s 1st win of ’19, 1st at HVA Read More
Double golf trip to state as Lady Admirals, FHS boys win region Read More
