Opinion
June 24, 2026 by
Dear Editor,
As a Farragut resident and voter, I’ve been paying attention to the mayoral race and the messages coming from each campaign.
One thing that stands out to me is the decision by one candidate to revisit old news involving Mr. Cain rather than spending that time emphasizing her own qualifications, ideas, and vision for Farragut’s future. Campaigns should be opportunities to present solutions, discuss priorities, and earn support based on leadership and policy; not on criticism of an opponent’s past.
It’s also worth remembering that the position of Farragut Mayor is a volunteer role with no salary attached.
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June 24, 2026 by
Dear Editor,
The last 8 to 10 years has seen a rapid growth of development across Farragut. We have seen some great projects as well as some that have been more contentious. In 2025, the Town participated in the
National Community Survey. The survey received 538 responses resulting in a 95% Confidence Level with a 4% Margin of Error.
Overall, the community has a positive view of Farragut as a place to live with an Excellent/Good rating of 97%. This replicates other reports on Farragut being one of the Best Places to Live!
Within the survey there are a few areas of concern. Approximately 80% of participants said traffic flow on major roads is “Fair or Poor.” We all live this as we try to make a left turn off of Kingston Pike. Development is another area of concern. Approximately 60% said Land use, planning and zoning was “Fair or Poor.” Respectively, 56% and 64% of respondents also said Well-planned commercial and residential development were “Fair or Poor.” So, while our report card is good overall, we have some subjects that need attention.
Voters should ask why are our scores the way they are? To me it is decisions like three BOMA members saying NO to the Harmony Assisted Living Facility and single-family homes behind Ingles. This decision led to another school and its resulting traffic on Kingston Pike. It was not completing the Mixed-Use Town Center Substantial Public Outreach in 2018 or 2019 when the Town learned what was planned was not viable.
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June 24, 2026 by
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June 24, 2026 by
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