Supporting projects, charities and community organizations is a major part of the mission of the Rotary Club of Farragut, something the club does year after year. Here is just a …
Tree and shrub giveaway
Farragut Stormwater Matters will host a tree and shrub giveaway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29. Species include buttonbush, eastern ninebark, nuttall oak and willow oak. To …
I’m not chicken: Inspired by Master Chef Junior
My younger son, Brett, is an executive chef with a prestigious restaurant group in Seattle, but for anyone who thinks I can gloat over passing on a talent in the …
McGinnis is chaplain of the day
State Rep. Jason Zachary with House Speaker Beth Harwell and the Rev. Jeremy McGinnis, associate pastor of Park West Church in Knoxville. At the invitation of Zachary, McGinnis was House …
Dan DeFord is Farragut featured artist
The March/April Farragut Arts Council featured artist is painter William “Dan” DeFord. His exhibit focuses on the mountains and local culture of East Tennessee, where he grew up.
DeFord’s grandparents were …
Tisket, tasket and a marbleized basket
For all my curiosity as a child, I am beginning to think I was pretty unconcerned about some obvious inconsistencies with holiday traditions.
I must have been a curious child. First, …
Farragut Rotary and Ridgedale School: A double blessing
There’s something special about being at Knox County’s Ridgedale School, also known as Ridgedale Alternative School. It is a school with two disparate student populations. The first floor is for …
Meet the people of Rural Metro Fire – Farragut
Over the next few articles, Captain Jeff Bagwell will introduce you to the people who make up Rural Metro Fire. Rural Metro is a private fire department that’s served most …