We love the holidays in Farragut. The Parks and Recreation Department enjoys all town of Farragut events, but the entire staff gets excited when they see the lights going up. …
David Bluford: Ending 32 years at Parkwest
A man who has walked the halls of Parkwest Medical Center for 32 years, held hands and shared shoulders, comforted patients, families and friends, prayed with them, and counseled staff …
I’m cold
I left Knoxville on Oct. 29, headed for warmer weather.
Knoxville was still in the transition stage, even for a cold-blooded human like me. The early-morning temperature the day I left …
Workshops on Farragut development, parks
You’ve heard that the two certainties in life are death and taxes. Here’s another one that needs to be added to the list: undeveloped property will eventually be developed. There …
Farragut readies for ‘Light the Park’
Light the Park is back to help usher in the winter holidays as the span of N. Campbell Station Road is illuminated by over 100,000 sparkling lights. The display will …
Cruising on a ‘new’ ship
Since my first cruise in 2004, I have been on quite a few different ships in the cruising fleet.
Some have been smaller, more intimate settings with 600 to 700 passengers. …
Talking turkey in old Farragut
The Thanksgiving holidays are upon us, and while our thoughts turn to planning the family meal it might be interesting to look at history of the Meleagris gallopavo domesticus (domesticated …
Farragut Parks and Rec receives award
The Farragut Parks and Recreation Department was presented a Four Star Award for its special event, Freaky Friday Drive-Thru Boo, at Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association’s 70th annual Conference in …