Intro to Farragut sign-ups, schedule are set for 2024
Town of Farragut currently is accepting applications for this year’s Introduction to Farragut Program. The program will kick off with a reception starting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Classes will be held at 6 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: Sept. 4 (history), Sept. 18 (government relations), Oct. 2 (public safety), Oct. 16 (economic development) and Oct. 30 (education). Classes will last about 2.5 hours, depending on class participation and questions for the speakers. Graduation will be held starting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13. All classes and the graduation dinner will be held in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Class details found below.
The program is open to anyone who is interested; Farragut residency is not required. Each participant must attend the Aug. 28 reception, at least four of the five classes, participate in a volunteer project by completing volunteer hours at Farragut Middle School (more details provided at the Aug. 28 reception), attend at least one Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting and attend at least one Municipal Planning Commission meeting.
Deadline to apply is 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9. Anyone interested in participating in the program can apply online at www.townoffarragut.org/introtofarragut.
“If you know of anyone who may be interested in the program, please feel free to let them know about the class dates, deadline to apply, requirements, etc., or you can give me their information and I would be happy to reach out to them,” stated Jenn Hatmaker, executive assistant/risk manager with Town of Farragut.
Call her at 865-966-7057 or e-mail JHATMAKER@townoffarragut.org
Reception & Campaign Kickoff Aug. 28
Meet and Mingle (6 to 6:30 p.m.)
Introductions (6:30 to 7 p.m.)
Overview of the Program (7 to 7:30 p.m.)
History of Farragut Area
From 6 to 8:30 p.m., Sept. 4
• Early settlers, Battle of Campbell Station, Founding of the Town of Farragut to present day
• History of the Farragut/Concord area
• Battle of Campbell Station
• Founding of the Town of Farragut
Government Relations
From 6 to 8:30 p.m., Sept. 18
• Town services versus other services
• Review of each Town Department
• Financial Overview
• Town Volunteer Opportunities
Public Safety
From 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 2
• Knox County Sheriff’s Office
• Rural Metro Fire Department
Optional Town Tour with Town Administrator
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4
• First Utility District Water Plant
• Rural Metro Fire Department
• Town of Farragut Public Works Building
Economic Development
From 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 16
• Knoxville Chamber
• Farragut/West Knox Chamber of Commerce
• Farragut Business Alliance
• Visit Farragut
Education
From 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 30
• Knox County Board of Education Representative
• Knox County Schools Representatives
• Farragut Education Relations Committee Representative
Graduation
Starting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13.
