Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House
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Kathleen Holman - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Ken and April Finster, (left) with David Smoak - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Santa and Mrs. Claus (Donnie and Susan Bentley) - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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From left Steve Krempasky, C.J. Stephens, and Matthew Bryan - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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From left, Chuck Chalker, Stephanie Erb, Vanessa O’Donnell and Jim Hill - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Julie Blaylock and Santa (Ronnie Bentley) - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Kayla Zehner, left, and Agnes Predny - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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From left, Susan Bentley, April Damron and Cara Knapp - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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From left, Mike Niemeyer, Devin Sellmer and Trevor Hobbs - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Kim Fry and Gregory Blankenship - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Addie Stouffer and Al Hazari - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Chris Donovan and Emily Goodman - Photos by Tammy Cheek
Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce members had two options to enjoy the holidays together this year when the Chamber offered a morning holiday open house and an evening cocktail open house Tuesday, Dec. 7.
While some members gathered for morning breakfast and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, portrayed by Ronnie and Susan Bentley, others chose to visit during the evening session.
However, the highlight of the event was members’ generosity as they adopted families from, and donated toys to, Childhelp Child Advocacy Center in Knoxville, which serves abused children in Knox County.
“From what we can see, we think it was a huge success,” FWKCC president/CEO Julie Blaylock said. “We’re super grateful for all of our business members who managed to adopt a total of 25 families, comprising well over 55 children, plus all the donations for Childhelp’s toy closet, which will continue to be replenished to help children who are in need.”
The children had wish lists, which were given to the Chamber for its members to fill.
