News Flash

Posted on: May 26, 2023

Free fun for kids in Farragut

Bubbles at Lawn Chair concert

Knox County Schools are out and parents and kids alike will be deliriously happy to have free time – right up until the moment when a kid asks, “What are we going to do today?”

Good news. We’ve got free fun in Farragut. Here’s some entertainment that will ...

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News & Spotlights
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Deck plan approval process

Tennis ball test during deck inspection

Building a deck is a popular DIY project. But if you live in Farragut, your plans must be submitted to the town for approval to ensure that your deck is safe.

Codes Officer Chris Brown knows a thing or two about decks, and he’s put together a vid...

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News & Spotlights
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Farragut Museum to close temporarily on May 31

Farragut Museum

The Farragut Museum will temporarily close after regular museum hours (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) on Wednesday, May 31, to prepare for interior renovations at Farragut Town Hall. The current estimate is that construction will begin in early fall and require a closur...

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News & Spotlights
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Town Hall to close for temporarily for renovations

front of farragut town hall

In the coming months, Town Hall will be closing for major interior renovations. Details about the closure are incomplete, but the current estimate is that work will begin in early fall and require a closure of 12-18 months.

The Farragut Museum Advisory Com...

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News & Spotlights
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Eric Schindler is new assistant town engineer

Eric Schindler

Eric Schindler, Farragut’s new assistant town engineer, brings five years of experience with TDOT to his new job. It was a big organization, he says, and he’s looking forward to the learning opportunities he’ll have working w...

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News & Spotlights
Posted on: May 5, 2023

Local leaders discuss road projects and traffic woes at Chamber breakfast

Borden, Williams, Jacobs and Snowden on panel

The Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion, “Infrastructure Impacts,” at its May 4 Breakfast Speaker Series held at Fox Den Country Club. Farragut Mayor Ron Williams, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Knox County Public Works and E...

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News & Spotlights
Posted on: April 27, 2023

Little Turkey Creek Greenway Construction to begin in May

Little Turkey Creek Greenway map

This project will provide a critical greenway connection for the town’s strategic goal of providing excellent parks, recreation, cultural amenities and programs. The intent is to extend Little Turkey Creek Greenway from the existing southern terminus at B...

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News & Spotlights
Posted on: April 11, 2023

How-to videos highlight common issues

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Did you know that the Town of Farragut Building & Fire Codes/Planning & Land Use Departments offer several videos that explain how to handle common issues for builders, developers and business owners?

To access the videos, visit "Play...

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Planning & Codes
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Budget season reflects the town’s priorities

memorial plaza _town hall for News Flash

While much of the world slowed down during the Covid pandemic, Farragut stayed busy. A list of the town’s accomplishments over the last three years includes the opening of the Farragut Community Center, the completion of Ralph McGill Plaza at the Campbell...

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News & Spotlights