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March

Wednesday, Mar 4th Volunteer drivers needed Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee is seeking volunteer drivers to provide one-on-one transportation to Knox County residents who require aid and assistance to travel safely. Volunteers drive CAC vehicles and transport older adults and individuals with disabilities, stay with them at destinations and get them safely back home. VAT not only provides transportation to medical appointments and the grocery store but also pharmacy pick-up, transportation to social events, senior centers, activities and much more. Volunteers are needed weekdays, weekends and some evenings. To volunteer, call 865-673-5001, email vat@cactrans.org or visit www.knoxseniors.org/vat.
Friday, Mar 13th 2026-2028 Community Investment Grants process United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) released its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2026-2028 Community Investment Grants process, inviting nonprofit organizations serving to apply. First-stage applications will be accepted from Feb. 19 to March 13. To support interested applicants, UWGK will host Nonprofit Information Sessions, providing an overview of funding priorities, the application process and key dates, as well as time for questions. Sessions are organized based on where organizations are headquartered. Advanced registration is required, and registration details are available at uwgk.org. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity and application materials at uwgk.org prior to the sessions.
Saturday, Mar 28th Sunshine Open Sunshine Services invites golfers, businesses and community partners to participate in and sponsor the Sunshine Open: $1,000,000 Hole-in-One Challenge & Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 28, at Avalon Golf & Country Club. This inaugural event raises funds to support Sunshine Services’ mission of providing person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Team and corporate sponsorship packages are available. Visit www.sunshineservicesknox.org for registration and sponsorship details.

April

Wednesday, Apr 1st “Farragut Focus: A Creative Community” The Farragut Museum has opened a new temporary exhibit on Farragut artists titled “Farragut Focus: A Creative Community.” The exhibit features local artists including visual, performing, musical, etc., and will be open through April. The Farragut Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 2 pm, and admission is free.

May

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.

Bigger than baseball

Coming into this season, the Farragut High School baseball team has a clear goal in mind: to win a fifth consecutive state title. But before they take to the field this spring, the Admiral seniors paid a visit to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital on a recent Monday morning. The event was organized by FHS baseball parents Dr. Safina Kureshi — a pediatric pulmonologist at the hospital — and her husband, Dr. Joey Smith, an emergency medicine physician. Kureshi noted the impact such an event can have on patients and players alike. She has seen it numerous times with Tennessee coaches, such as Rick Barnes and Tony Vitello. Now, her own son, Farragut senior Zain Kureshi-Smith, and his friends had a chance to make a similar impression. “A lot of these guys will be going off to play college baseball,” she said, “so this helps them get used to the public relations side and community outreach.” Kureshi-Smith is no stranger to that, having organized an athletic equipment drive each of the past five years. “I just wanted to put a smile on a kid’s face,” Kureshi-Smith said. “I really love to give back, and it warms my heart. To see what my parents do, I see how they treat people and it makes me want to give back as well.” The Farragut players approached slowly at first during their visit, showing hesitance in their interactions with children across the hospital.

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From screen to sourdough

TV icons Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl made their mark in Hollywood. Now, they are focused on leaving a legacy. That legacy brought them to Kroger Marketplace in Farragut on Monday, Feb. 23, for the launch of Duffy’s Dough, a ready-to-bake sourdough bread line sold at Kroger, with 100 percent of profits donated to hunger relief organizations nationwide. Earlier that day, the couple partnered with Knox County Community Action Committee in Knoxville, delivering meals and supporting hunger relief efforts in Knoxville and Nashville. The bread traces back to a 70-year-old Alaskan starter given to Duffy’s mother when the family lived in Alaska. “Many people may remember Patrick from ‘Dallas’ or ‘Step by Step,’ and Linda Purl was Fonzie’s girlfriend on ‘Happy Days.’ She was also on ‘Matlock’ and ‘The Office,’” said Lauren Bell, head of communications and public affairs for The Kroger Co. After 50 years in entertainment, Duffy said the couple began thinking about what came next. “A friend told us he was in the legacy portion of his life and career,” Duffy said. “He didn’t want to do things that didn’t have a lasting impact. That made perfect sense to us.” Around that time, Duffy had been bringing homemade sourdough rolls — made from the longtime family starter — to dinner parties.

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News

Parks raises concerns before strategic plan passes  Read More

From screen to sourdough  Read More

Local races heating up  Read More

Mark your calendar: early voting starts April 15  Read More

CIP keeps focus on infrastructure  Read More

Police Reports  Read More

Opinion

Letter to the editor  Read More

Letter to the editor  Read More

School

FHS takes Scholars’ Bowl top prize  Read More

FHS tops number of National Merit Finalists  Read More

Business

Parlor goes big with doughnuts  Read More

New Farragut branch for Fifth Third Bank  Read More

Tennova Turkey Creek invests $3 million in Emergency Department expansion  Read More

Community

Bigger than baseball  Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Parade planned  Read More

Spread happiness, support STAR with Horse Country plate  Read More

Sports

Ads, Dawgs sectional bound  Read More

Ads explode for season-opening victory  Read More

Farragut fires early, never looks back  Read More

Hawks soar to first-ever region tournament victory  Read More

Local football standouts earn CAREacter nods  Read More

Catholic survives at Lipscomb  Read More

Bearden advances with ease  Read More

Thomas combines football, life lessons in CCS camp  Read More

Ads hold off Halls in region quarterfinals  Read More

FHS track posts strong result in opener  Read More

Catholic girls see season end  Read More

Shorthanded champs grind past Ensworth, set cpa rematch  Read More

Warrior seasons end in DII-A quarterfinals  Read More

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