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October 29, 2025 by Michelle Hollenhead
October, typically commemorated as Breast Cancer Awareness month, is also set aside each year to shine a spotlight on domestic abuse as it has a scary connection to the former, victim’s rights advocate Jeanne Brykalski notes.
“It is not a coincidence that October is both Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness month as MOST domestic violence victims who develop breast cancer will not be allowed by their abuser to get a mammogram or go the doctor, as the abuser does not want anyone to see current or old bruises, broken bones and other injuries during a medical exam,” she said.
As one of two Farragut representatives on Knox County Community Health Council, Brykalski made a presentation to that organization Thursday, Oct. 16, sharing a variety of statistics and information about domestic violence.
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October 29, 2025 by Tammy Cheek
Farragut and Concord were the hot spots for activities this past weekend as the communities celebrated the fall season with festivals and trick-or-treating.
The fun began Friday, Oct. 24, with the annual Freaky Friday Fright Nite in Mayor Bob Leonard Park along Watt Road. About 4,000 — children and some adults — dressed as Spiderman, princesses, Power Rangers and more while they walked the park’s path, gathering treats from booths provided by more than 20 area businesses and non-profit organizations. When not gathering goodies, youngsters tried out the maze and played corn hole and other games.
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October 29, 2025 by Michelle Hollenhead
Eagle-eye residents have, no doubt, noticed the addition of a bright green topiary anchor at the entrance to Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza.
The new icon clearly is visible from the intersection of Campbell Station Road and Kingston Pike and not coincidentally, mirrors the giant engagement ring topiary in front of Rick Terry’s Jewelry Designs, located just across the street, as the same designer made both.
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October 29, 2025 by Staff reports
Town of Farragut’s streams soon will be accessed for water quality.
“The Town’s Stormwater Matters Program is required by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to perform visual stream assessments every five years to determine the health of Farragut’s waterways,” Stormwater coordinator Clifford Mann stated in a Town press release.”
“Farragut, as well as about 100 other cities/counties in Tennessee, are required to perform these assessments by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation,” Town communications manager Wendy Smith said. “They use the data collected to monitor and report on the overall health of Tennessee waterways, as well as to identify impaired streams, plan for restoration and track water quality over time.
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