from the Town
A look back at 2025
Farragut Town Hall renovations: Town Hall reopened in April after a 17-month renovation project. The biggest change was moving the Town’s reception area upstairs and moving the Knox County Clerk office downstairs. There were also updates to the boardroom, the staircase in the rotunda and the layout of Town offices.
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS): The ATMS project was completed in the spring. It allows the Town’s 26 traffic signals to be controlled from Town Hall, and as part of the installation, consultants created timing plans to enable traffic to flow with peak efficiency. Data shows that travel times have improved during AM peak, midday peak and PM peak for both eastbound and westbound traffic on Kingston Pike through the center of town.*
Street resurfacing: Each year, the Town of Farragut assesses public roads to prioritize those that need resurfacing, and work is completed on as many roads as the budget will allow. In fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), the town resurfaced 9.99 miles at a cost of $114,162 per mile, which is less per mile than the previous two years.
Additional parking at McFee Park: In September, the Town cut the ribbon on a 127-spot permeable paver parking lot and a pavilion that serves as a trailhead for the Adaptive Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail. The parking lot will accommodate trail users, as well as visitors, to a future dog park that is expected to open in summer 2026.
Interior renovations at the Campbell Station Inn: Improvements to the historic Campbell Station Inn have been happening gradually since it was purchased in 2012, and interior renovations were completed this fall. Improvements include the refinishing of original wood floors, new paint, new bathrooms and the addition of a dumb waiter, which allows food to be brought to the first floor from the basement for events. In January, the inn will open as a visitor’s center, gift shop and small event venue.
Pickleball complex at Mayor Bob Leonard Park: The Town cut the ribbon on a new nine-court pickleball complex at Mayor Bob Leonard Park on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The complex includes lights, fencing, a shade structure and a paved entrance from Harrison Road with two accessible parking spaces.
Stormwater maintenance: The Town’s Stormwater Maintenance Program protects Farragut’s infrastructure. This ongoing program has resulted in the repair of 18 pipes over the past two years.
Program growth at the Farragut Community Center: In July, August and September, the average monthly participation in community center programs was 1,209 – a new record! The most popular programs in 2025 include art classes, home school open gym and ballet.
Building permits and inspections: Since Jan. 1, the Town has issued a whopping 458 building permits (including 120 for residential renovation and 115 for new
residential). They have also completed 4,359 inspections – 3,432 for residential and 927 for commercial.
*While we’re proud of the ATMS, the Town will continue to address traffic flow in 2026. Our Engineering Department is participating in a pilot program with Swarco, a traffic technology company, to incorporate adaptive technology into our signals along the Kingston Pike corridor.
