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June

Friday, Jun 19th 45th Quilt Show & Competition Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee 45th Quilt Show & Competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway, Knoxville. About 200 quilts will be on display. On Friday, quilt historian Merikay Waldvogel, assisted by Cindy Stuart, will present an antique quilt turning at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Show attendees are invited to bring a favorite quilt and record a brief video story about it to be archived in the Quilt Alliance “Go Tell It!” project. Shop the vendors and a boutique of unique items handcrafted by guild members. Same-day scissor sharpening will be available as well as scavenger hunts for children. For quilt appraisals by appointment, contact certified appraiser Cindy Stuart at 865-386-0940. Free parking. For more information, email info@smokymtnquilters.com or visit www.smokymtnquilters.com
Saturday, Jun 20th Cruise-In event Morning Pointe of Lenoir City Assisted Living and Memory Care campus will host its annual Cruise-In event on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 155 Morning Pointe Drive in Lenoir City. Guests can expect a variety of classic cars on display, along with small business vendors, basket raffles and food available for purchase from the Morning Pointe culinary team. Admission to attend the event is free.
Friday, Jun 26th Friends of Wesley House Breakfast Wesley House Community Center invites community members to the Friends of Wesley House Breakfast on Thursday, June 26, at 7:30 a.m., hosted at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. This event will highlight the transformative work of Wesley House, which serves children, youth and families across Knoxville through programs focused on education, mentorship and community development. The breakfast is free to attend, but advance RSVP is required. To RSVP, host a table, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Wesley House at 865-524-5494 or email events@wesleyhouseknox.org
Sunday, Jun 28th American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is  counting on people to act now and book a time  to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer. To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. As a thank-you for those who step up to give, all who come to give from now through Sunday, June 28, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.
Tuesday, Jun 30th MEDIC Celebrating Summer with Donor Incentives Summer is a great time to give the gift of life with MEDIC Regional Blood Center. Save lives this summer and earn great rewards for your lifesaving blood product. June Incentives include: • All Month = Special Edition Beach Towel • June 1 – 7 = Voucher for Knoxville Smokies Game • June 14 & 15 = World Blood Donor Day Backpack • June 29 – 30 = Ripley’s Aquarium Ticket • Various coupons • All Month = Platelet donors receive $50 e-gift card for their donation Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.

July

Wednesday, Jul 1st ‘Give $15, Get $15’ Salsarita’s is holding a ‘Give $15, Get $15’ campaign from now through Friday, July 31, benefitting Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. Every $15 donation will receive a free Salsarita’s gift card for $15 in return. All donations during the Adopt-A-Family campaign will help fill the pantries and clothing closets for patient families at the hospital.

August

Saturday, Aug 8th Shoes for School event The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is seeking support from sponsors, vendors and volunteers for this year’s Shoes for School event. The event will be held Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Covenant Health Park. Sponsors and volunteers can register now at givebutter.com/2026-shoes-for-school-oswjdl.
Saturday, Aug 15th Emory Valley Center Dragon Boat Race Registration is now open for the 2026 Emory Valley Center Dragon Boat Race on Saturday, August 15, at Melton Lake in Oak Ridge. Each team will race in authentic dragon boats with 10 paddlers and 1 drummer. No experience is necessary, and practice sessions will be available before race day. For more information, contact Aaron.Price@evcmail.org. Register at www.emoryvalleycenter.org/dragon-boat-race-2026/

Farragut plans patriotic tribute for America 250

As America celebrates 250 years in existence, the Town fo Farragut is celebrating that milestone in its Independence Day Parade. “This year’s parade will recognize the nation’s 250th birthday with an Americana theme,” Town communications manager Wendy Smith stated in a press release. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, lining up at Farragut High School and proceeding down Lendon Welch Way to Kingston Pike, according to Smith. It continues west to Boring Road, just east of Farragut Towne Square Shopping Center (the former Ingles store site). Additionally, Fleet Feet Sports hosts the annual Farragut Freedom Run 1 Mile & 2 Mile prior to the start of the parade. “This flat and fast course is USATF-certified and perfect for all levels,” Smith stated. Register at runsignup.com/farragutfreedomrun.

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Cain rejects political attacks

Information regarding Farragut Alderman Alex Cain's departure from his employment with Gibbs High School five years ago surfaced last weekend in news reports. "This was a big surprise to me," Cain said about the recent reports. Cain has retained Knoxville attorney Daniel Herrera to handle all public comments and inquiries regarding his mayoral campaign. "Any allegations made against Mr. Cain are untrue," Herrera said, adding that Cain's "separation from Gibbs was amicable." "It has come to Mr. Cain's attention that his political opponents are attempting to use a vague, irrelevant and immaterial employment dispute to shamefully mislead and misdirect the voters of Farragut," Herrera said in a press release. "These shameful political attacks, and 'fake news' rumors serve no purpose other than a weak attempt to poison an election. "Mr. Cain maintains that he has committed no wrongdoing," Herrera added. "In fact, this issue never became anything other than what it truly is — an employment dispute." "We had a difference of opinion," Cain said. "I was looking out for the welfare of a student. Administrators believed it was a violation of school board policy." Cain said the issue involved a student who was missing class and that he was checking on the student before making a truancy report. He said any actions he took were for the benefit of students and the school, just as his actions now are for the Town. "So when we had our final meeting, we decided we'd part amicably. They didn't renew my contract but said I was eligible to be rehired," Cain said.

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News

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Presstalk

PRESSTALK RULES  Read More

Opinion

Letter to the Editor  Read More

Letter to the Editor  Read More

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR RULES  Read More

School

FHS students’ legacy project honors custodians  Read More

Business

Biddle Farms townhomes draw early buyers  Read More

business briefs  Read More

Community

Kids bike, run, slide in second Try-Athlon  Read More

Score World Cup deals at local restaurants, franchises  Read More

Town of Farragut’s Chalk the Plaza  Read More

Sports

Ads’ passing pops in 7-on-7  Read More

Shot clock, RPI coming to HS hoops  Read More

Kids slide into Lady Admiral softball camp  Read More

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