Holley Marlowe has lived in Farragut since she moved here with her parents at age 15. Because she lives near Town Hall, getting a job with the town of Farragut was a goal years before she landed her present gig in fall of 2019.
She was surprised when she was called to interview for her position and wasn’t sure what it entailed. Her boss, Mark Shipley, wasn’t entirely sure himself, she says. (Her position replaced one that focused more on planning than codes.) She likes how it turned out.
“It’s my favorite job I’ve ever had, and I never would’ve guessed that,” she laughs.
Her favorite part of her position is collecting signs from the right of way. She also likes helping business owners keep wall signs compliant. But she’s best known around Town Hall for enforcing residential codes violations like tall grass or trash, junk and inoperable vehicles in yards. After she notifies offenders by mail, they have 10 days to clean up or call to ask for an extension. If they don’t follow through or ignore the notice, they’re cited to municipal court.
Before Covid, Holley’s goal was to be more proactive with issuing citations. She’d tour neighborhoods and make note of offenders. That changed once the pandemic hit.
“Everybody was at home, so they could see their neighbors’ garbage and report it,” she says.
She plans to return to her neighborhood tours, but she stays busy following up on citizen reports on MyGovernmentOnline.
Holley has three daughters, including Mallory Jasper, who is currently interning with Karen Tindal in tourism. She also has three stepdaughters. Her husband is Stephen Marlowe, who serves on the Visual Resources Review Board.
“We’re like the Brady Bunch, except all girls.”
Kingston Pike crosswalk construction
The installation of stamped asphalt crosswalks at four Kingston Pike intersections (with Campbell Station Road, Brooklawn Street, Lendon Welch Way and Concord Road) began Oct. 26 and will continue for a few weeks. The work will take place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. and the intersections will remain open.
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Pickleball open gym is noon to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 4-6 p.m. on Thursdays. Cost is $4. No need to register, just bring a paddle and a ball.
Basketball open gym takes place from 2-9 p.m. on Mondays; 4-5 p.m. on Tuesdays; 2-5 p.m. on Wednesdays; 4-5 p.m. on Thursdays and 2-4:45 p.m. on Fridays. Cost is $4 per person per session. Bring a ball.
No open gym activities on Oct. 28, Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 9, Dec. 23, Dec. 26 and Dec. 30. Info about activities at the Farragut Community Center here.
Meeting rooms for rent: The Farragut Community Center offers a middle school-sized gym, two classrooms and an assembly hall for public rental. Info: here or email CommunityCenterRentals@townoffarragut.org or call 865-281-3376.
Wendy Smith, PR and marketing coordinator for the town of Farragut, contributed to this report. Text your announcement to 865-661-8777. No charge. It’s what we do!