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. …
Cruising on a ‘new’ ship
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 …
West Knox Senior Center celebrates new space
It was too wet to enjoy the new outdoor amenities during the West Knox County Senior Center’s open house last week, but inside, the facility buzzed with activity. Classes were …
Farragut Rotary donates to senior center
The new West Knox County Senior Center in Farragut had its dedication ceremony this past Monday, and the Rotary Club of Farragut and the Rotary Club of Bearden were front …
How about this pose? Ack!
One of my favorite comic strips was “Cathy,” the strip drawn by Cathy Guisewite that ran from the year I graduated from college (1976) until 2010. Cathy was my everywoman …
Pirate boo-ty and other fun at Freaky Friday
This week, an army of superheroes, princesses and Harry Potters will return to Mayor Bob Leonard Park for Freaky Friday Fright Nite. The Town of Farragut Parks & Rec staff …
Rotary’s ‘Purple Pinkie Project’ raises $1.2 million
Yesterday, the Rotary Club of Farragut and Knoxville’s five other clubs “celebrated” World Polio Day by selling and delivering Purple Pinkie donuts from Dunkin’ Donut locations in Knoxville, across Tennessee …