Press Planner
April
Wednesday, Apr 9th
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering local veterans an in-person, free Legal Advice Clinic from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, in Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St. in Knoxville.
Veterans who are not able to attend the clinic in person are encouraged to continue to use the telephone clinic option. For this, pre-registration is required. Call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at 865-637-0484 to pre-register.
This is a general advice clinic with a wide variety of legal issues, including family law, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, child support and personal injury, among other issues.
This is an advice-only clinic — no wills are drafted nor legal work performed.
Friday, Apr 11th
University of Tennessee Arboretum Society’s 57th Spring Plant Sale
University of Tennessee Arboretum Society’s 57th Spring Plant Sale will take place Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12. The public sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, at the UT Arboretum, 901 S. Illinois Ave. (Hwy. 62) in Oak Ridge. The Society’s “Members Only” sale will be from 4 to 7 p.m., April 11.
Society memberships or membership renewals may be purchased Friday evening for this “early bird” shopping opportunity. By joining UTAS on Friday night, people can enjoy the membership benefit of having the first pick of a beautiful selection of plants, some of which sell out that evening. Checks, cash and credit cards will be accepted. You may also join UTAS online before the sale.
The three vendors for the sale are Tennessee Naturescapes from Clinton, Riverdale Nursery from Knoxville and East Fork Nursery from Sevierville. Tennessee Naturescapes is an all-native plant nursery and will be offering a varied selection of all native shrubs, small trees, grasses and perennials.
Riverdale Nursery will feature a variety of harder-to -find shrubs and small trees for landscaping, perennials, annuals and vines, as well as culinary herbs, vegetable starts, berries and brambles. East Fork Nursery of Sevierville, one of the premier native azalea growers in the country, will be bringing a wide selection of azaleas and also offers an array of unusual conifers.
These three vendors offer something for everyone. UT Arboretum Society members will be on hand to help answer questions. Red wagons will be available to help load plants.
UT Arboretum Society celebrates its 60 anniversary in 2025. To learn more about the Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org.
Saturday, Apr 12th
Forget Me Not Race
Forget Me Not Race, a loop from Planet Fitness in Village Green shopping center through Village Green subdivision in Farragut, is an in-person race also with a virtual option. The goal is to raise awareness and funds to eliminate dementia, a devastating disease. Come and join by racing for a cure and fighting in memory of legendary Lady Vols Basketball head coach Pat Summitt against this fierce opponent.
Fifteenth Annual Forget Me Not 5k/10k/1-Mile Race will be held starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 12: 8 a.m. for 10k; 8:30 a.m. for 5k; 8:30 a.m. for Mile.
The 5k is mostly flat and the 10k contains a couple of hills, just to keep things interesting. Registration and entry fee: $30 for 5k, $40 for 10k and $25 for 1-Mile per participant.
The Forget Me Not Race benefits The Pat Summitt Clinic at The University of Tennessee Medical Center for research. (The race is hosted by volunteers, so all proceeds will be presented as a check to The Pat Summitt Foundation). Become an individual fundraiser when you register to participate in the race or create a fundraising page even if you aren’t participating in the race.
Each participant will receive an official Forget Me Not Race T-shirt. Choose size when registering. We cannot guarantee preferred sizes if registering after April 6. Only registered participants will receive a shirt and be qualified for prizes.
While this race is in-person, packets will be provided that include shirts, coupons, additional give-a-ways and more. Participants can pick up their packets/shirts from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, April 11, at Little Joe’s Pizza, 13100 Kingston Pike in Farragut.
Prizes will be awarded to top three place winners the 5K and 10K and participant awards for 1 Milers. For more information, contact Drew Degges at drewdegges19@gmail.com or Angela Wampler at angelawampler@gmail.com
Saturday, Apr 12th
6th Annual Posies for the Pantry Fundraiser
Five local Farragut churches are supporting 6th Annual Posies for the Pantry Fundraiser at Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209 Jamestowne Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12. If you would like to volunteer at the pantry, contact pantry director Reneé Stone at shephopepantry@gmail.com or call 865-966-9626.
Sunday, Apr 13th
MEDIC Regional Blood Center needs
Demand for O-positive and O-negative blood has been very high, and MEDIC Regional Blood Center needs to stabilize its inventory.
MEDIC is offering E-gift cards to O-positive and O-negative donors. Specifically, a $20 E-gift card for a whole blood donation and a $25 E-gift card for ALYX (double red) donation through Sunday, April 13, at either a MEDIC center — including the 11000 Kingston Pike location in Farragut — or mobile drive location.
E-gift cards are delivered by e-mail, and donors must have a valid e-mail address to receive the link to their card.
Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.
MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for 25 hospitals and air medical transport services across 23 counties. MEDIC services Blount Memorial, Covenant Health System, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare and UT Medical Center.
Monday, Apr 14th
MEDIC blood donors
MEDIC blood donors will receive an umbrella for their donation during the first half of April. From April 14 through May 10, donors will receive a ticket to Soaky Mountain Waterpark. Donations in March were lower than expected, and donors are encouraged to donate to help stabilize the blood product inventory.
Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome, including the 11000 Kingston Pike Farragut location.
Wednesday, Apr 16th
Knoxville Newcomers Club
Ladies who are new to the area, or who just want to make friends, are invited to Knoxville Newcomers Club for lunch and a program starting at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, in Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike.
Speaker will be Appalachian Bear Rescue. We also will have a bake and craft sale to benefit the Club. Make reservations by calling 865-250-4154 by April 9.
Thursday, Apr 17th
The Big Game Show, RCF fundraiser, April 17
The Rotary Club of Farragut Foundation invites everyone to The Big Game Show from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 17, in Fox Den Country Club, 12284 North Fox Den Drive. “The Big Game Show is a series of games similar to the kinds you see on television that are led by a professional host and involve contestants and the entire audience,” an RCF press release stated. “It is a lively, fun, high-tempo game show that involves everyone. ...”
Table sponsorships ($1,750) “include a buffet dinner for eight, silent auction, cash bar and a variety of entertaining ... games,” the release stated. “Single tickets ($100) are limited. Proceeds go towards worthy service projects in East Tennessee.” For tickets or more information, visit farragutrotary.my.canva.site.
Saturday, Apr 19th
Farragut Lions Club Cruise-In Car Show
Farragut Lions Club Cruise-In Car Show, in Dickie’s Barbecue Pit parking lot at 11483 Parkside Drive — had to be postponed until 6 p.m., Saturday, April 19 — was previously set for April 5 before weather issues.
Cars and trucks of all styles, makes and models are welcome at the Cruise-In without charge. There also is no charge simply to drop by.
For added entertainment “beginning at dusk,” FLC member Ashley Lynch is providing a roughly 18-by-30-foot screen and a movie, the 1970s classic “American Graffitti,” for all to enjoy.
Cash donations will be used “to go back into the communities of Farragut and West Knoxville,” FLC president Tyler Hunsaker said. “We’re trying to raise funds to do more vision screenings for children, and also bringing forward diabetes awareness to the community.”
Based on his Mayor’s Choice judging selections, Farragut Mayor Ron Williams will award cash prizes to the top three vehicular participants near the end of the show.
Dickie’s will be providing both food and drinks with a visit to their restaurant.
Saturday, Apr 19th
Farragut Lions Club vision screening
Farragut Lions Club wants to spread the word about getting every child screened who might have a vision problem.
“Vision problems affect one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-age children,” a Tennessee Lions Club press pamphlet stated. “Untreated eye problems can worsen and lead to other serious problems, as well as affect learning ability, personality and adjustment in school. … When a child goes blind, it’s often a lifetime sentence.
“Perhaps more unsettling, nearly 50 percent of childhood blindness is avoidable,” the pamphlet further stated.
To get your child screened, call Tennessee Lions headquarters, 615-690-8644.
Farragut Lions also ask that Farragut and area citizens bring old glasses to the car show Saturday evening, April 19 (see previous planner item in this section for details) or to a bin at Visionworks Doctors of Optometry, 10930 Parkside Drive.
“And Northshore (Jefferson) YMCA has been taking donations for us as well,” FLC president Tyler Hunsaker said. “And we’re going to be putting a (used eye glass) box at Island Fin Poke,” 11615 Parkside Drive in Farragut.
Wednesday, Apr 30th
City of Oak Ridge Internship Program
City of Oak Ridge Internship Program is a paid, seasonal internship for those looking to complete an internship to gain professional experience in the field they’re studying. Applications for the Summer 2025 are due by April 30. Program begins June 16.
Interns can expect to complete between 20 and 30 hours each week. Pay rate will be determined by departmental placement. The weekly schedule for interns is generally between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Intern schedules can be set to accommodate class schedule.
To apply and to find more information, visit OakRidgeTN.gov/Internships. A fall internship program will begin accepting applications in June. The schedule for high school interns will be based on the Oak Ridge Schools Summer Schedule. A detailed schedule will be posted closer to June.
May
Saturday, May 3rd
4th Annual “All Heart Prom”
The All Heart Gunner Foundation invites the Knoxville community to support the 4th Annual “All Heart Prom” beginning at 7 p.m., May 3, at Bridgewater Place. This charity event will take place beginning at 7 p.m. and aims to raise funds to provide direct financial relief to families battling pediatric brain cancer.
Tickets for the All Heart Prom are available at $150 per couple or $85 per individual online at allheartgunner.com VIP tickets, which include a bar pass for the host bar, are $160 per individual or $300 per couple.
The All Heart Prom brings together local professionals and community members for a memorable evening of fun and philanthropy. Ticket sales, a silent auction and the highly anticipated Prom King/Queen competition all contribute to raising funds for families with children fighting brain cancer.
The charity gives these families a check for $3,300 to use at their discretion — whether for essential needs or something special to create lasting memories during a difficult time.
Founded in honor of Gunner Smith, a local child who passed away from brain cancer in 2021, the All Heart Gunner Foundation has helped 33 families so far and has distributed more than $100,000.
The event will feature a deejay, lighthearted speeches and a chance to mingle with community leaders who are dedicated to the cause.
Annual Biz Expo from Farragut West Knox Chamber April 23
Whether a newcomer to Farragut and Knox County or just want to find out about the area’s businesses, Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 3rd Annual 2025 Business Expo. Presented by Slamdot, the Expo will take place from 1 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, in Rotchild Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike.
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