The first Saturday morning of November was a chilly one. Real chilly. But it was a perfect day for a “Build Day.” So, build we did – 25 beds to …
David Bluford: Ending 32 years at Parkwest
A man who has walked the halls of Parkwest Medical Center for 32 years, held hands and shared shoulders, comforted patients, families and friends, prayed with them, and counseled staff …
Farragut Rotary donates to senior center
The new West Knox County Senior Center in Farragut had its dedication ceremony this past Monday, and the Rotary Club of Farragut and the Rotary Club of Bearden were front …
Rotary’s ‘Purple Pinkie Project’ raises $1.2 million
Yesterday, the Rotary Club of Farragut and Knoxville’s five other clubs “celebrated” World Polio Day by selling and delivering Purple Pinkie donuts from Dunkin’ Donut locations in Knoxville, across Tennessee …
Tragic loss prompts heart program at Farragut Rotary
You may remember a column of mine, four months back, on June 24, about the Rotary Club of Farragut losing four members in 2021. One of those was Mark Bialik. …
Mission of Hope honors Ray Fisher
It was a special time during yesterday’s meeting of the Rotary Club of Farragut. Jackie Fisher was there along with Ray Fisher III. So was Emmette Thompson of the Mission …
PJ Parkinson’s supports over 300 area patients
Isabell Senft-Daniel says Parkinson’s is “the fastest growing neurological disease in the world” and that “there’s still no cure for it.” She is the executive director of the support group …
SEEED: Building homes, jobs, lives and pride
It’s SEEED with three E’s – Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development, and it’s been in business for more than 12 years in East Knoxville’s Morningside Community. Its work offers life …