Press Planner
May
Friday, May 1st
The Outlandish Adventure Festival
brings together outdoor adventure, live music and community connection at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville. The two-day celebration will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2. Four anchor events include Climbing Competitions at the Crag, Mountain Bike Whip-Off, Highline Walkers Crossing Mead’s Quarry and SUP Sprint at the Quarry. Music acts are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Drop-in experiences run throughout the weekend. Visit www.outlandishaf.com for more information.
Saturday, May 2nd
ORNL Federal Credit Union announces the return of its Summer Sessions concert series in East Tennessee.
This year, ORNL FCU is bringing free Americana and bluegrass music to three locations across East Tennessee: Oak Ridge, Knoxville and Clinton. Kicking off the 2026 series will be Erick Baker on Saturday, May 2, at A.K. Bissell Park, 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. Opening for Baker will be Westwend. Stay informed about performances and weather-related cancellations by visiting ornlfcu.com/summer-sessions.
Saturday, May 2nd
Old Timer’s Grand Reunion
All Old Timers, Farragut High School alums and friends are welcome to attend the Old Timer’s Grand Reunion on Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 725 Virtue Road. All who attended FHS any time prior to 1976 at the old school qualify as “Old Timers.” Cost is $5 at the door. There will be coffee, donuts, juice and door prizes.
Saturday, May 2nd
Walk for Water
Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, will host its fourth annual Walk for Water in Knoxville on May 2. The Knoxville community will come together to raise awareness of the global water crisis and support Water Mission’s efforts to implement safe water solutions worldwide. Walkers will gather at Zoo Knoxville. Activities will begin at 8 a.m., with the Walk starting at 9 a.m. Registration is available online at walkforwater.com/Knoxville. Participants can join an existing Walk team or start their own. Registration is free, and participants receive free Zoo admission for the day.
Tuesday, May 5th
Mayor Ron Williams will speak at Farragut Museum’s History Hour
at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at Farragut Town Hall. Williams was elected mayor in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He will discuss Town accomplishments over the past decade. His tenure expires in August. The event is free. Tours of the Museum and light refreshments are available after the presentation.
Friday, May 15th
Sporting Clays Tournament
Mission of Hope announces its 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Tournament, scheduled for Friday, May 15, at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak, Tennessee. This event welcomes shooters of all skill levels for a day of friendly competition while supporting Mission of Hope’s work to bring help, hope and joy to families in need across rural Appalachia. Proceeds from the tournament will support Mission of Hope’s core outreach programs, which make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families each year. Individuals, teams, and sponsors are invited to register by visiting missionofhope.org/clay-tournament or by calling 865-584-7571. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in the community.
June
Monday, Jun 15th
Golf with Us
Children ages 6-18 in the Knoxville-area are encouraged to enroll in a free, one-year membership to Youth on Course, courtesy of Bank of America. Enrollment for new members is open until June 15 at BofA.com/GolfwithUs. ‘Golf with Us’ includes access to Williams Creek Golf Course, Knoxville Municipal Golf Course and more for $5 or less per round. The full list is available at YouthOnCourse.org. Bank of America launched ‘Golf with Us’ in partnership with Youth on Course to expand affordable access to golf nationwide.
Still playing, still winning
On a recent afternoon, Joe Carson opened his mailbox in Concord and pulled out an envelope. Inside, the 72-year-old found a document with the State of Tennessee’s official seal. It was a Senate Joint Resolution, written to recognize his efforts in the 2026 National Senior Olympic Games. Last summer, Carson joined forces with players from North Carolina to win a gold medal in 3-on-3 basketball at the games in Des Moines, Iowa.
Read MoreDressing without limits
Launching her new online boutique, Mimi JAX Collection, on April 3, Farragut resident Mimi Jackson has found a new way to serve the community. After a successful two weeks following the launch of her business, “I am so excited for what’s ahead with Mimi JAX Collection,” she said. “I just launched my website April 3,” Jackson added. “I’m completely online. I’m offering women’s apparel.” With her young spirit, “I love to dress, maybe, in a way that makes me feel younger,” she said. “I don’t ever want to be defined by my age, and I want to inspire other women to do that. “I want them to be confident, to choose different clothing styles than what they’ve worn before,” Jackson added. “So, while I obviously run in circles of women of my same age, my boutique is geared to women of 18 to 75.
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