A new mural at Farragut High School highlights the diversity of the student body. Sports, clubs, arts and academics are portrayed, along with “hello” in eight languages. Text on the …
Travis Presley has grown up with Little Joe’s Pizza
Travis Presley has worked at Little Joe’s Pizza at 13100 Kingston Pike since he was 14. He had just finished 8th grade and his best friend talked him into applying …
Only ‘friendly’ ghosts at Pleasant Forest Cemetery
Mike Karnitz, who has been involved with management of Pleasant Forest Cemetery for 20 years, laughs at the idea of it being haunted. But he admits that he occasionally “talks” …
Light the Park is a ‘bright’ spot on the town calendar
The Parks & Recreation department is knee-deep in Freaky Friday Fright Nite preparations. Bags of candy are stacked on desks and stuffed in closets, and bits and pieces of Halloween …
Welcome to Village Green
Most subdivisions have a sign at their entrance. Many have elaborate landscaping or ornamental architectural features like walls, gates or small gatehouses. Village Green residents and visitors are greeted by …
Homespun business stands the test of time
Farragut continues to grow and evolve, but there’s something comforting about businesses that have been around since many of today’s residents were children. The Shoppes at Homespun in Village Green …
Surprise! Allison Myers wins state award
Farragut Town Recorder/Treasurer Allison Myers wasn’t even planning to attend the Tennessee Association of Municipal Clerks and Recorders (TAMCAR) fall conference in Murfreesboro this year. She had too much work …
It’s the right time for a hotel tax in Farragut
Last week, the Farragut Tourism/Visitor Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend a hotel tax to the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The tourism committee doesn’t make policy decisions, but …