One of my birthday presents last week was a book from my daughter-in-law Kinsey titled “What Would Dolly Do?” Before reading it, I assumed it was a collection of Dolly …
Navigating the challenges of Phase 2
On March 12, I had just sent a full schedule of programs, classes and events to the Farragutpress for publication in the spring issue of “Talk of the Town.” The …
Sharing a birthday with a legend
I hope George Strait, Tina Fey and Reggie Jackson enjoyed their birthdays on Monday.
I certainly loved mine.
George, Tina and Reggie share my birthday – May 18 – along with the …
Flour Power teaches kids cooking, life skills
Kelly Longmire loves kids, so when she thought about starting her own business, she first considered tutoring. When she ran the idea past her own children, ages 28, 24 and …
More than a walk across a stage
Virtual college graduations – how do today’s graduates feel about them?
I think it’s easy to assume that this change for the 2020 graduates might be harder on us “old folks” …
Town honors Farragut’s hometown hospital
Last Thursday, the town of Farragut recognized the staff at Turkey Creek Medical Center with a proclamation from Mayor Ron Williams, a noisy parade of emergency vehicles, and free ice …
Princess Sassafras: The newest Howell
There will be so many mixed memories and feelings we each will have about this unique time of life during the introduction to COVID-19. Even within family units, there are …
Remembering Ben Boring’s rolling store
Move over online delivery service and personal shoppers! Today, more than ever, their resources are needed and very much appreciated. But there was a time several years ago that citizens …