My grandsons are keeping the tooth fairy busy these days! Youngest grandson Gardner lost his first baby tooth recently. King, who is 7, would have a lot of trouble with …
Looking back at Ebenezer Station
The term “blended” conjures up connotations: blended family, blended worship, blended learning. Similarly, the Concord/Farragut community is considered a “blended” community’ by some. To older residents, Concord was conceived as …
Hometown girl returns to Farragut Parks & Rec
The first time Merritt Dodge worked for the Farragut Parks & Recreation Department, she was young, energetic, and so efficient that we had trouble keeping her busy. She was a …
Rotarian Cindy Kraus has a heart for Emerald
Cindy Kraus, a member of the Rotary Club of Farragut, has been a fan of the Emerald Youth Foundation for several years and has now stepped forward with a $30,000 …
Thinking of Spring? Start planning
Tired of winter before February even gets here? Start planning your Spring Break trip!
If you read my writings fairly regularly, you know I am a North Carolina beach fan. Holden …
Making room for new neighbors
Years ago, I reported on Farragut Municipal Planning Commission meetings where neighborhood groups challenged plans for high density housing and assisted living. Back then, the objection was always the same: …
A grandson’s birthday sparks memories
My grandson King turns 7 years old today.
King is the son of my older son, Trey, and his wife, Kinsey. They are the “Nashville family” while my younger son, Brett, …
Budget season kicks off in Farragut
It’s amazing to me what we take for granted. The roads we drive on, the parks we play in, the greenways that allow us to walk safely around Farragut – …