Knox County Schools are out this week, and parents and kids alike will be deliriously happy to have free time – right up until the moment when a kid asks, …
New budget spells out Farragut’s priorities
If you live in Farragut and don’t know about the many projects being undertaken by the town, you’ve watched too much “Game of Thrones.” These are big projects that have …
Development standards a good ‘sign’ of a community’s future
I recently traveled to a place where I lived a generation ago. We had a 1-year-old when we moved away, and that baby of mine is now 25. I’m not …
Town of Farragut wants ‘healthy, happy’ businesses
(Guest column by Trevor Hobbs, assistant to the Farragut town administrator)
Can you believe Farragut will celebrate its 40th anniversary in January 2020? Farragut has come a long way since its …
McFee Park splash pad to open April 27
When the days get warm, some head to the ocean. Others prefer the mountains. But in Farragut, sun lovers flock to the McFee Park splash pad.
Farragut’s first splash pad was …
Farragut staff stays lean by working harder, smarter
Town of Farragut Codes Officer/Commercial Plans Examiner John Householder is retiring after 22 years of service, so his co-workers gathered last week to wish him well. He’s one of only …
Stormwater coordinator educates public, keeps streams safe
Water has been on the minds of Farragut residents since Feb. 23. But water is always on the mind of town of Farragut Stormwater Coordinator Lori Saal.
Saal is in charge …
Keeping kiddos safe in Farragut
There are many reasons why Farragut is an exceptional place to live. Some are obvious, like great schools. Other positive qualities, like high development standards, might not be on everyone’s …