Opinion
March 11, 2026 by
To the Editor:
This is in response to Mr. Mitchell's letter to the editor last week. According to Mr. Mitchell, a word salad is a circular conversation to avoid the real topic. Ironically, his lament in his letter is just that. Sadly, he also misrepresented the record regarding the Turkey Creek project.
During the May 2024 FMPC meeting, design plans for Turkey Creek Road were discussed.
Mr. Mitchell incorrectly attributes the initial motion to bring the matter up for discussion to me. The initial motion was made by Commissioner Myers and seconded by Mayor Williams. After a long discussion and public input, a substitute motion to defer action on the project was made by Commissioner St. Clair. I seconded the substitute motion to defer. The planning commission unanimously approved the substitute motion. You may view the meeting on the Town’s YouTube channel and the minutes for the meeting are available on the Town’s website.
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March 11, 2026 by
To the Editor:
As we approach the start of the 2026 Farragut Mayor and Alderman campaigns in the coming weeks, I believe it is important to speak about something that matters deeply to our community: civility.
In Farragut, we are more than candidates and supporters, we are neighbors. We attend the same churches, shop at the same stores, and our children and grandchildren grow up together in this town we all care about. While we may have different ideas about policy or priorities, we all share the same goal: doing what is best for the Town of Farragut.
I have seen personal attacks on social media that do not reflect the character of our community. The individuals being targeted deserve the same respect that each of us would expect for ourselves and our families. Before posting online, I encourage everyone to consider a few simple questions: would you say these same words to your spouse, parents, child, or loved ones? How would you feel if someone else did? If the answer gives you pause, then it is worth taking a moment to reconsider how we speak to and about one another.
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March 11, 2026 by
To the Editor:
How long should Farragut residents have to wonder whether a check placed in the drive-up mailbox at the Farragut Post Office will be stolen, altered, and fraudulently cashed?
For nearly a year, reports have surfaced of checks being taken from the drive-up mailboxes outside the Farragut Post Office, altered, and cashed. Many residents assumed this type of crime would quickly lead to an arrest so that we could safely return to using these convenient public mailboxes. Instead, the problem appears to continue with little visible progress.
Residents reading local police reports repeatedly see the same closing line: the case is “being investigated for theft, forgery, and fraud.” After months of incidents, that statement begins to sound less like an update and more like a placeholder. What the community has not heard is a clear explanation of who is responsible for resolving the issue or what steps are being taken to stop it.
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March 11, 2026 by
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