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Independence Day 2020: a neighborhood twist

Town of Farragut’s “Festive Fourth at Home,” a residential way to celebrate Independence Day in lieu of the coronavirus pandemic, featured homes including that of Brian Phillips, far left, and wife, Judy Phillips, far right, at their Kingsgate residence. They are joined, from left, by Dawn and Doug Byington; Heidi and Kevin Ellsworth; Steve and Jennifer Dedman with daughter, Alison, 14; and Danielle and Bill Roberson with son, Johnny, 2. - Alan Sloan
Charlie Clement, 4, left, and big brother, Grayson, 7, were part of Weatherly Hills Independence Day Parade Saturday morning, July 4. - Alan Sloan
Lead Pastor Martha Scott, right, of First Farragut United Methodist Church, and member Paige Morgan greet Kingston Pike travelers at FFUMC. - Alan Sloan
Lauren Gandy, left, 8, and her 6-year-old sister, Taylor, right, were among that group. Meanwhile, youngest sister, Lucy, 2, joined adult, teenaged and other child community members enjoying the festivities as walking participants. - Alan Sloan
Carley Holmes, left, and Dee McDuffy were among the “Independence Day Isn’t Cancelled” party revelers Saturday at a 4-acre site just off Yarnell Road. - Alan Sloan
The first wave of about 20 children who took to their bikes and motor scooters to lead the Weatherly Hills Independence Day Parade around a portion of the subdivision Saturday morning, July 4. - Alan Sloan

July 9, 2020 by

Though COVID-19 may have stopped many July 4 festivities, Farragut residents found ways to showcase their Red, White and Blue: Weatherly Hills Independence Day Parade, Town-sponsored “Festive Fourth at Home” and “Independence Day Isn’t Cancelled” party.