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 …
Julie Blaylock: growing business in Farragut and beyond
It’s hard to own a successful business, says Julie Blaylock. The first two years are critical, especially for restaurants and retail businesses which face stiff online competition.
She should know. She’s …
Virtue Road roundabout is a win-win project
Love ’em or hate ’em, roundabouts have the benefit of reducing delay and improving traffic flow. They are also safer than intersections that rely on stop signs, and since speeding …
MLILY gets comfy in Farragut
MLILY, the mattress company with the funny name (pronounced em-lily), sells products in over 70 countries, but its Farragut showroom is the only company-owned retail location in the U.S. The …