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January 15, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
Farrragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognized Town Founders’ contributions as Mayor Ron Williams proclaimed Founders Week — Monday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 17 — during the Board’s meeting Thursday, Jan. 9.
In doing so, the mayor marked the anniversary of its incorporation, which took place 45 years ago.
The proclamation read, “Whereas, residents of the southwest corner of Knox County area were concerned about low development standards and unfettered commercial development in the 1970s; and
“… a dedicated group of men and women grew weary of having their concerns ignored by Knox County government; and whereas, this Farragut Community Group, being concerned that what was known as the Concord community would be annexed by the city of Knoxville, took on the task of incorporating a new municipality, with its own elected body and planning commission, in 1979.
It also read, “Whereas, the effort required the group to devote countless hours to registering voters, creating a map of the Town’s boundaries and convincing neighbors that incorporation could be accomplished with no new taxes
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January 15, 2025 by
Fifth Annual Farragut Health & Wellness Expo, presented by Turkey Creek Medical Center/Tennova, has been delayed — but not knocked out — by the recent snow and ice in Farragut and West Knox County.
Originally scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, the Expo has been rescheduled from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Admission and parking both are free of charge. Parking is available at Farragut Community Center and at Village Green shopping center.
“Your safety is our top priority, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding,” Stephen Krempasky, executive director of Shop Farragut/Farragut Business Alliance, stated in a press release.
“This new date gives everyone more time to plan to participate in this highly anticipated event, bringing the latest in beauty, wellness and sustainable living to those eager to explore products, services and ideas that promote a healthy lifestyle,” he further stated.
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January 15, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen gave their feedback on the Tourism/Visitor Advisory Committee presentation of plans for the interior of Historic Campbell Station Inn during a workshop Thursday, Jan. 9.
While not taking any action, Board members did express their reactions to the proposed plans.
“Do you like the idea of Tourism (Department) being someone who would have the house and occupying it?” Town administrator David Smoak asked Board members. “Or is there some other use you would like to see?”
“I would like to see the Museum Committee be involved with your committee,” Mayor Ron Williams said. “We’ve got some videos that we have and have those in a rotating manner on the bottom floor there, so if visitors come in, that could be in a loop
“I agree. This (plan is) a great idea,” the mayor added.
“What I see for (the inn), for the residents, is pretty simple: I want access for the residents,” Alderman Drew Burnette said. “I’m not as in line with a visitor center. I’m not sure who visits visitors’ centers anymore.”
He suggested, instead, having more rentable space on the main floor for more event opportunities.
“My vision is people in that building,” he said. “Everyone in Farragut needs to be in there to check that building out, check the history out … I just want the doors open as wide as possible.”
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A suspect reportedly drove off after being stopped by Tennessee Highway Patrol along Eastbound Interstate 75 in Loudon County early Sunday night, Jan. 12, which later involved shots being exchanged — and the suspect wounded — after crashing his vehicle at the Interstate-40/75 Watt Road eastbound exit just outside of Farragut.
The unidentified suspect was taken to a local hospital with what THP reportedly said were non-life threatening injuries.
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• A Choto Mobility Study meeting will be held at Farragut High School, 11237 Kingston Pike, from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16,
“The Choto Mobility Study is focused on transportation safety and reducing congestion through and within the Choto community in Knox County,” a Knox County Government press release stated. “The study will identify and prioritize recommended improvements throughout the community to improve transportation conditions.”
• Indoor Drive-In Movie runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Cost is $5 per child ages 3-10.
Create your own cardboard car and enjoy a family-friendly movie. All supplies will be provided and pizza and popcorn will be served. Only register children who will be attending; adults are free. For more information, visit townoffarragut.org
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• At 3:44 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a Kingston Pike business for a disturbance. Officers spoke with victim/suspect, who said another employee threatened him with a firearm.
Victim/suspect said the employee “accused him of hitting his vehicle in the back parking lot, which led to a verbal altercation where employee pulled what appeared to be a firearm from his jacket,” the report stated. Employee said there was a verbal altercation over victim/suspect “potentially hitting his vehicle, so he went to take pictures of the damage,” the report further stated. At that point, employee said victim/suspect “became verbally aggressive with him and started walking toward him in an aggressive manner.”
Employee said “he was holding his phone in his hand under his jacket, which could have appeared to be a firearm. Officers did not find a firearm is his possession or in his belongings.” Both parties were given a copy of this report number, advised on how to obtain a copy of this report and advised on how to pursue their own warrants if they wished.
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Applications are available for 2025 Knoxville Youth Poet Laureate Program. Aspiring poets ages 13 through 19 are invited to apply. They must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 14. An application can be accessed directly at https://forms.gle/qZizQ1fyzHEbArpXA. More details on Knoxville Writers Guild website: http://knoxvillewritersguild.org/
