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November 19, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
An argument ensued between resident Kimberlie Parks and Town attorney Tom Hale during the attorney’s report at Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s meeting Thursday, Nov. 13.
Parks, in the citizens’ forum part of the meeting, questioned the format of open records she has been receiving from the Town.
“I have been going back and forth with the Town administrator about open records,” she said. “I have specifically asked for some of my records in e-mail format to be contained in their original state because it would make it easier for me to read it.
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November 19, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
Questions regarding the Tennessee Public Records Act recently arose in several Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings.
“The Tennessee Public Records Act gives people the right to see most records created by government offices in the state,” Town Communications manager Wendy Smith said. “This includes things like e-mails, reports and other documents made while doing official work.
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Popular burger chain now has location in Turkey Creek
November 19, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
Whataburger franchisee MWB Restaurants LLC brought customized burgers, fancy and spicy ketchup and orange-and-white-striped fun close to Farragut at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17, at 310 Wild Geese Road, in Turkey Creek.
This is the second Whataburger for Knoxville and the 17th for MWB.
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November 19, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
As Alderman Joe LaCroix begins his term in office, he has started a new initiative to reach out to constituents.
“I’ve had several conversations with residents regarding transparency and communication,” he announced during Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Thursday, Nov. 13. “As a new alderman on the Board, to bridge that gap, I would like to hold what I call office hours.
“What I’m going to do, between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays prior to the
Board meetings on Thursdays, I’m going to be meeting here in the Town Hall,” he said. “It’s open to any of the South Ward constituents to come in and speak. I’ll talk to anybody, but I’m really focused on the South Ward.
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Updating home occupation ordinance
November 21, 2025 by
Balancing business and neighborhood quality in Farragut
The Town of Farragut is updating its home occupation ordinance. The Town has always regulated home-based businesses, but due to a post-Covid increase in working from home, the ordinance needs updating to allow a wider range of businesses and provide clarification of rules.
The Town wants to support more home-based businesses while protecting the character of Farragut’s neighborhoods. Residents value the community’s quiet, well-kept environment, so businesses that cause excessive noise, traffic or use large equipment are not
appropriate in residential areas.
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