Most people in East Tennessee and rural Appalachia in Kentucky and Tennessee have heard of the Mission of Hope and the name Emmette Thompson. From time to time, Emmette visits …
‘Global grant’ set for Clay County
The phrase “global grants” means what it says – Rotary International approves grants annually to fund projects globally. The majority of those grants are used on projects overseas. But this …
T-shirts support student rewards at Ridgedale
April is Autism Awareness Month worldwide. That brings to mind what is happening this month at Ridgedale School. Ridgedale, led by principal Diana Gossett, is the Rotary Club of Farragut’s …
Making Christmas bright for 47 kids
The Rotary Club of Farragut is like most Rotary clubs when it comes to community projects. You find out about a need and see if the club has the willingness, …
‘Sams’ to the rescue for major fundraiser
If you enjoy good wine – make that great wine – paired with some tasty food from Water Into Wine along with fun and fellowship, then you’ll want to join …
Rotarian keeps rolling with 48-year attendance streak
Do you know of anyone who has not missed a weekly meeting of their civic organization of choice for 48 years and counting? Meet Dr. Jack Faber, a Rotarian since …
Sometimes the magic happens
There are those times when something just clicks, something unexpected, when a little good-hearted magic happens that can change a life. One of those times happened at last Wednesday’s meeting …