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• Celebrate the longest day of the summer with live bluegrass at a free community concert sponsored by Visit Farragut. Bluegrass Summer Solstice is from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, at Founders Park at Campbell Station, 405 N. Campbell Station Road.
“Brand New Box of Matches” opens the show at 6 p.m. and “Outta the Blue” takes the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Food truck concessions will be available from Smith’s End Zone, Hot Dog Hut and Kona Ice.
Additional parking is available at Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd.
• Town of Farragut and Tennova Healthcare will celebrate the opening of the Adaptive Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail at McFee Park with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., Monday, June 26. The trail is located behind the large pavilion next to the splashpad.
“The 1.5-mile trail was constructed in accordance with the standards of the International Mountain Bike Association for riders of all skill levels, including disabled athletes riding adaptive equipment,” a Town press release stated. “Contour Trail Design began construction of the trail in January, and it was completed in April. The unpaved, wooded trail has a relatively low grade throughout. It has a double-horseshoe design with cut throughs that allow for a customized distance.”
Tennova Healthcare donated $50,000 to the Town to help finance construction of the trail. Tennova Healthcare’s Turkey Creek Medical Center is located within Town limits.
“We continue to look for ways to partner in our community and grow resources, such as new primary care locations, key services lines to meet the healthcare needs of our community and improving overall health of our community,” said Tony Benton, Tennova chief executive officer. “This initiative is important to Tennova as we believe it provides a space to help our community come together, spend time with family and improve overall health, as well as quality of life. We are proud to have our name associated with the Town of Farragut and McFee Park.”
• Applications now are being accepted for the 2023 Introduction to Farragut program.
“Introduction to Farragut is a unique way to connect participants with the Town, providing information on its history, government structure and operations, public safety, education and volunteer opportunities, and is open to anyone interested in learning more about Farragut,” a Town press release stated. “Residency is not required.
The program begins with a reception and program kickoff in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd., at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16. Class dates are the following Wednesdays: Aug. 30, Sept. 13 and Sept. 27, Oct. 18 and Nov. 1. Classes begin at 6 p.m. in the community center and will last about 2.5 hours.
“Participants will have a chance to go on an optional tour of the Town with (Town administrator) David Smoak on the morning of Friday, Oct. 6,” the release further stated. Graduation will be held starting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the community center.
“Program requirements include attending the kickoff reception, at least four of the five classes, one Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting (second and fourth Thursdays of each month), one Municipal Planning Commission meeting (third Thursday of each month) and completing volunteer hours at Farragut Intermediate School,” the release stated..
Space is limited. Accepted applicants will be notified within 10 days of the application deadline, which is 4 p.m., Friday, July 21. Register at townoffarragut.org, in person at Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, or by e-mail to Jennifer Hatmaker at jhatmaker@townoffarragut.org. For general application information, e-mail Hatmaker or call 865-966-7057.
