Melissa Hansen-Petrik, leader of Girl Scouts Troop 20596 in East Knox, knows what she’s up against. Between jobs, the freedom of having a driver’s license and other high school happenings, …
Hiking challenge for Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will host Jennifer Pharr Davis on Tuesday, April 5, at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Pharr Davis is an internationally recognized adventurer, long-distance hiker, speaker, author and …
55 years of raising Girl Scouts
For 110 years, Girl Scouts has been dedicated to building girls of courage, character and confidence who make the world a better place. And for 55 of those years, Alice …
Girl Scouts embrace ‘girl-led’ experience
Girl Scouts understands that in a world of clubs for boys, girls should have a space of their own. Inspired by that same idea, Jennifer Roder, leader of Troop 20535 …
Cookie sales start Saturday
The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians are kicking off the Girl Scout Cookie season, celebrating girl-led entrepreneurship and bringing back classic favorites and a new indulgent addition for 2022.
New to …
‘Reach for the Peaks’ is Girl Scouts fundraiser
Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians invites troops, former Girl Scouts, family members, supporters and friends to get outside and hike during the second annual “Reach for the Peaks” fundraiser. The …
Girl Scouts eases entry into middle school
South Knoxville is one of Knox County’s only districts with one middle school and multiple feeder schools, meaning the shift from elementary to middle school can be intimidating for some …
Being a Girl Scout imparts valuable life lessons
The Girl Scout Law is the most sacred statute of the organization.
Every Girl Scout – from Daisies to Ambassadors – recites the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law at …