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April

Monday, Apr 13th M. Todd Cramer Memorial Golf Tournament The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking will host the M. Todd Cramer Memorial Golf Tournament, presented by Johnstone Supply, on Monday, April 13, at The Club at Gettysvue. Participants will start the day with lunch provided by Dead End Barbecue and then proceed to a shotgun-start-style tournament on the 18-hole course. Registration and additional information can be found at growfreetn.org.
Tuesday, Apr 14th Preschool and Kindergarten Roundup Knox County Schools will host Preschool and Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday, April 14, giving families the opportunity to register rising preschoolers and kindergarteners for the 2026-27 school year. Families can pick up an enrollment packet at their child’s zoned school. Find zoned schools by visiting KGIS.org. Preschool Roundup is open to families of children entering preschool. Thirty-one elementary schools will host events, with times varying by school. A full list of participating schools and times is available at knoxschools.org/preschoolroundup. Kindergarten Roundup is available to families of Knox County children who will be 5 years old by Aug. 15, 2026. All KCS elementary schools will participate. A list of school-specific times and helpful kindergarten entry information can be found at knoxschools.org/kindergartenroundup.
Saturday, Apr 18th Puppy Yoga Fundraiser Blue Ridge Yoga is hosting a Puppy Yoga Fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, at 12:30 p.m. The cost to join is $39 and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Tennessee Valley. Visit www.yogaknoxvilletn.com/workshops-events to sign up.
Thursday, Apr 23rd Monte Carlo Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser Monte Carlo Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser, hosted by the Professional Women in Building Council of Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville, will be held Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 5200 Holston Hills Road. Tickets are $125 per guest. Visit https://www.hbaknoxville.com or email cbowen@hbaknoxville.com to learn more.
Sunday, Apr 26th Race for a Reason Race for a Reason, a family-friendly 5K run, will begin and end at Mountain High Outfitters in Pinnacle Turkey Creek on Sunday, April 26. Proceeds from this year’s race will directly benefit the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, helping fund lifesaving programs, medical care and adoption services for animals across the region. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/pinnacleturkeycreek for more information and to register.

May

Saturday, May 2nd Walk for Water Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, will host its fourth annual Walk for Water in Knoxville on May 2. The Knoxville community will come together to raise awareness of the global water crisis and support Water Mission's efforts to implement safe water solutions worldwide. Walkers will gather at Zoo Knoxville. Activities will begin at 8 a.m., with the Walk starting at 9 a.m. Registration is available online at walkforwater.com/Knoxville. Participants can join an existing Walk team or start their own. Registration is free, and participants receive free Zoo admission for the day.
Saturday, May 2nd Walk for Water  Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, will host its fourth annual Walk for Water in Knoxville on May 2. The Knoxville community will come together to raise awareness of the global water crisis and support Water Mission’s efforts to implement safe water solutions worldwide. Walkers will gather at  Zoo Knoxville. Activities will begin at 8 a.m., with the Walk starting at 9 a.m. Registration is available online at walkforwater.com/Knoxville. Participants can join an existing Walk team or start their own. Registration is free, and participants receive free Zoo admission for the day.
Friday, May 15th Sporting Clays Tournament Mission of Hope announces its 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Tournament, scheduled for Friday, May 15, at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak, Tennessee. This event welcomes shooters of all skill levels for a day of friendly competition while supporting Mission of Hope’s work to bring help, hope and joy to families in need across rural Appalachia. Proceeds from the tournament will support Mission of Hope’s core outreach programs, which make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families each year. Individuals, teams, and sponsors are invited to register by visiting missionofhope.org/clay-tournament or by calling 865-584-7571. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Bringing a century of service to Farragut

With more than a century’s tradition behind it, First Century Bank has made Farragut its home at 130 Concord Road. “I love it,” FCB community outreach manager Shanna Browning said about the new location. “I think it’s exciting for us as a bank. I love being able to expand. “Our soft opening was Monday, April 6,” Browning said. “At some point, we’ll do a grand opening with a ribbon cutting.” Browning grew up in Knoxville, so “for us to continue to be present in the Knoxville area but also go a little further west for us is great,” she added. “I love that we’re growing and expanding, and I think [Farragut is] a great market for us to be in.” Browning said FCB president/CEO Rob Barger started looking at growing areas in which to expand. With its Farragut location, now it has 10 branches: Market Street in downtown Knoxville, Northshore Drive, Emory Road in Powell, Maryville, Sneedville in Hancock County, Harrogate, New Tazewell, its main branch in Tazewell and in Maynardville in Union County. “We just felt like that area in Farragut is really growing, and we just wanted to be part of that growing community,” she said.

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Lady Ads dominate, improve to 8-0 in district

Farragut High School entered this week as the only team with a perfect District 4-4A record, and the Lady Admirals kept that undefeated mark intact with a victory over McMinn County Monday night, April 6. Farragut’s journey through its league schedule has included several lopsided victories; and before the Lady Admirals dismantled the Lady Cherokees, 14-1, Monday night, they made short work of Kingston Pike rival Bearden on Tuesday, March 31. Farragut (17-4 overall, 8-0 in the district) routed the Lady Bulldogs, 10-0, in five innings at BHS’s Kim Hazelwood Field. The Lady Ads got off to a quick start as they scored twice in the top of the opening frame as Hannah Grace Johnson came up with an RBI single. Johnson later came home as Rylee Raby reached on an error, making the score, 2-0. It was a night of small ball for Farragut, which had only one extra-base hit, a double by Raby. The Lady Admirals, however, collected 10 hits and took advantage of five errors. Farragut also was patient at the plate as they drew five walks. FHS coach Nick Green would’ve preferred a bigger power display from his squad, but he certainly wasn’t going to complain about the apparent lack of style points.

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