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August

Wednesday, Aug 13th In-Person Free Legal Advice Clinic Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering an In-Person Free Legal Advice Clinic from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office. Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend. Veterans who are not able to attend the clinic in person are encouraged to continue to use the telephone clinic option. Pre-registration is required for telephone clinic and veterans are asked to call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at 865-637-0484 to pre-register. This is a general advice clinic with a wide variety of legal issues, including family law, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, child support and personal injury, among other issues.  This is an advice-only clinic. Clients can expect legal advice, but no wills are drafted at this clinic nor legal work performed. In 2025, the clinics are held every other month, with the next ones Oct. 8, and Dec. 10. 
Friday, Aug 22nd KAPA Boot Scootin’ Ball KAPA Boot Scootin’ Ball is set for Friday, Aug. 22, at The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Ave in Knoxville. Get ready for a boot-stompin’ good time featuring: -Live country music from Songs of the South — an Alabama tribute band — plus line dancing and two-steppin’ fun; -A delicious dinner, with complimentary beer from Yee-Haw Brewing Company, free tastings and specialty cocktails from Ole Smoky Moonshine; -A lively silent auction packed with exciting items. Your support directly benefits Knoxville Area Project Access, which provides vital medical care, transportation, food and housing assistance for underserved individuals across East Tennessee. Tickets and sponsorships are available. Reserve your spot or learn more at: kapabootscootin.com

November

Saturday, Nov 1st Outdoor Farmers Market Season Dixie Lee Farmers Market is well under way with its Outdoor Farmers Market Season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Nov. 1 at The Reniassance - Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. “We are committed to bringing you the freshest and most delicious fruits, vegetables, and other locally sourced products,” a DL Farmers Market press release stated.” Our farmers work hard to bring their harvest to your table, and our artisans craft unique products that you won’t find anywhere else.”

FHS majorette wins 2 National Titles in S.C.

Macy Morgan, a rising sophomore at Farragut High School and the majorette for FHS Marching Admirals band, competed Saturday through Tuesday, July 12-15, at Drum Majorettes of America Nationals in Aiken, South Carolina, She won the National Novice Princess Title (15-to-23-year-olds) and the Beginner 2-Baton Title (15-to-23-year-olds). This is her second season with the FHS band according to a press release.

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Mrs. Petite’s ‘19 years’

Christina Nguyen’s interesting journey from her native Vietnam to East Tennessee — a businesswoman in Farragut with a family living in Concord — had another chapter added beginning in January. Earning the title of Mrs. Petite Tennessee last winter after a “virtual” pageant, Nguyen went on to the Mrs. Petite USA competition in Chicago last month. “I made it to Top 11 and I won the ‘People’s Choice Award,’” said the owner of Angel Nails, 11110 Kingston Pike Suite 155, about the national pageant. Her pageant experience “was amazing because, really, it’s just for small people like me, 5(-foot-)4 and under,” she added.

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News

Cain: maybe a mistake, but no Sunshine admission  Read More

Dog Daze IX almost upon us  Read More

In ‘Liu’ of youth talent, turn to Albert, FMPC student rep from FHS  Read More

KCSOreports  Read More

SBA reaches out at Dullahan’s Irish Pub  Read More

Opinion

lettertotheeditor  Read More

School

‘Hawk’ish on Sinatra ‘News’ hit: ’25 show of HVA Spirit of the Valley Marching Band  Read More

FHS majorette wins 2 National Titles in S.C.  Read More

Business

Dryvebox brings game to players  Read More

Dryvebox brings game to players  Read More

Community

Mrs. Petite’s ‘19 years’  Read More

Palmer reports to RCF on Columbia  Read More

Sports

Fourth BHS state title in 5 years?  Read More

Young Lady Admirals look to make big strides under Burkhart in her 3rd season  Read More