Last week, the Farragut Tourism/Visitor Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend a hotel tax to the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The tourism committee doesn’t make policy decisions, but …
No ‘typical days’ for David Smoak
David Smoak will soon mark his tenth anniversary as Farragut’s town administrator. He came to the position in February 2010, and since then there have been few “typical days.” That’s …
Proposed Farragut development is a winner on two counts
KnoxTNToday has learned of a proposed mixed-use development in Farragut that could provide an economic boost for the town. As an added benefit it would eliminate an existing structure that …
Annual lake trip is a life-long tradition for Parks & Rec staffer
A week with 30 family members – sleeping mostly in tents and sharing one small bathroom – isn’t everyone’s dream vacation. But town of Farragut employee Arleen Higginbotham looks forward …
Thinking ‘outside the box’ sets Click apart
Larry Click literally grew up in a funeral home. His parents, Glenn and Polly Click, had an apartment below their Lenoir City funeral home. His dad was surprised when Larry …
Building a gateway to Farragut
My family’s go-to beach spot is the 30A area in the Florida Panhandle. It takes a day of driving to get there, but when we reach the impossibly tall bridge …
Farragut Rotary goes to the dogs
You might say that the Rotary Club of Farragut “went to the dogs” yesterday!
Well, sorta. The club had to move its May 15 meeting from its normal home at Fox …
New budget spells out Farragut’s priorities
If you live in Farragut and don’t know about the many projects being undertaken by the town, you’ve watched too much “Game of Thrones.” These are big projects that have …