It was a fortunate stroke of serendipity in 1871 when “Tennessee” John Stoltzfus left Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with five of his children and their families in search for affordable farmland and …
FHS staff sends message of hope to students
Farragut High School math teacher Emily Brandel misses her students and worries about how they’re doing during the COVID-19 epidemic. When she saw a video created by staff members of …
Murals reflect positivity of new FHS principal
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 …
STEM camp inspires elementary students
It may have been Fall Break, but last Tuesday morning students from Ball Camp Elementary School were hard at work on an engineering project.
Gathered in the school library, teams of …
Improv helps Farragut students with teamwork, communication
Making up answers on the fly isn’t a good classroom strategy, but for a group of Farragut students the ability to wing it is crucial for success on the stage.
For …
Tutoring program is reason to support FHS Education Foundation
Summer break is coming to an end just as we were getting into the groove of a complete lack of discipline. Our last vacation days will be spent shopping for …
Local students shine at National History Day
Seven students from Knox and Blount counties were among the 13 Tennessee students who took top honors at the 2019 National History Day competition held at the University of Maryland …
Farragut built on farming, close community
As you make your way west on Kingston Pike, imagine the sight of acres and acres of beautiful rolling farmland. Imagine no big-box stores or fast-food restaurants. Imagine driving for …