If you live in, work in, drive through or even think about Farragut, you’re probably aware of our empty grocery-store buildings. They’ve long been a sore subject around Town Hall, …
Smiles all around as Starbucks opens
The Farragut Gateway Starbucks opened last Thursday with much fanfare. For coffee lovers, the store represents drive-through access and a new hangout. For the town, the development signifies more.
The Gateway …
Farragut quilts tell stories, show love
Creating a quilt is long, tedious work that strains the eyes and, in some cases, the pocketbook. But quilting has long been a beloved pastime, and even those who don’t …
Songwriters Showcase offers even more live music in Farragut
I had the privilege of attending the Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism last fall with the town’s tourism coordinator, Karen Tindal. The final session we attended was about hosting …
Farragut seeks input for future of Campbell Station Inn
The Campbell Station Inn has witnessed two centuries of growth in this area. The Federal-style building was constructed in the early 1800s on the site of David Campbell’s settlement and …
Concord Road: Good things come to those who wait (patiently)
Raising children, losing weight and Concord Road construction – what do these have in common? All require patience and determination, and all have a theoretical payout at the end.
The rewards …
Conservative business-as-usual keeps Farragut finances strong
Maybe it’s because it happened right before the holidays, when most Farragut residents were busy with parties and shopping. Or maybe it’s because accounting and finance talk tends to make …
Waving the flag for Farragut, year after year
A retired police officer stopped by Town Hall the week before Christmas with a gift basket for Bettye Newby. He was considering a move to Farragut in 2016 when he …