Sharon Pryse was honored at the recent Emerald Youth Foundation’s Legacy Drive-In event. Pryse is founder and CEO of The Trust Company of Tennessee. She holds a degree in finance from the University of Tennessee. She began her career as a clerk in the Trust Department of Valley Fidelity Bank. While still in her twenties, she became the bank’s youngest senior vice president. At age 35, she founded The Trust Company. Pryse has chaired the Knoxville Chamber, Leadership Knoxville, YMCA, United Way and the United Way’s annual fundraising campaign.
Fountain City BPA will meet at noon today (11/11) at Central Baptist Church in Fountain City. Veterans will enjoy a free lunch (up to 25 attendees). RSVP is required for all attendees by emailing or calling Sharon Jennings at 865-531-9165. The speaker is Pat Polis, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Captain Bill Robinson Chapter 1078.
Fantasy of Trees is going virtual for 2020. The 35-year holiday tradition is East Tennessee Children’s Hospital’s biggest fundraiser. During November, tickets may be purchased for $10 from the Raffle Tree for a chance to win prizes worth thousands of Dollars from Walmart and The Home Depot. Tickets sales close Nov. 29 at midnight. Winners will be announced on Monday, Nov. 30. See rules for complete details.
Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present a live production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” The play has been adapted to 90 minutes and is geared for ages 12 and older. Play dates are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 and 5 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. through Nov. 15. Tickets will be limited to 60 attendees for each performance; families will be distanced from each other and masks will be required for entry.