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May

Wednesday, May 27th Farragut Museum scavenger hunts Farragut Museum has produced two scavenger hunts for children to learn local history. The first one, titled “If the Trees Could Talk,” takes families throughout the Town of Farragut to find eight historically-significant spots, each marked by a tree. The tree narrates the importance of the location and describes the historical event that happened there. The second is the “Find Admiral Farragut” passport, a scavenger hunt inside Farragut Museum. Children search for artifacts marked by small Admiral Farragut icons using detailed clues. A prize is offered upon completion of the passport. Both scavenger hunts are available at Farragut Museum. “If the Trees Could Talk” also can be picked up at Farragut Community Center and Campbell Station Inn.
Friday, May 29th “Yoga at the Zoo” Blue Ridge Yoga and Zoo Knoxville are inviting the community to experience an unforgettable evening where wildlife, wellness and conservation come together for a meaningful cause. Friday, May 29, guests are invited to “Yoga at the Zoo,” a special after-hours fundraiser beginning with an up-close surprise animal encounter before transitioning into an all-levels yoga class surrounded by the sights and sounds of the zoo. The event begins at 4 p.m., and tickets are $39 with all proceeds directly benefiting Zoo Knoxville’s ongoing wildlife conservation efforts. Guests are encouraged to embrace the fun by dressing as their favorite animal. Find details and purchase tickets at www.yogaknoxvilletn.com/workshops-events.
Saturday, May 30th Marble City Opera season Marble City Opera will present two mainstage productions and a free concert during its thirteenth season. Season tickets and single tickets are now on sale at MarbleCityOpera.com. The Summer Festival begins on May 30 with a one-woman opera called Josephine by Tom Cipullo inside Historic Grove Theater about the life of Josephine Baker told from her perspective, featuring soprano Manna K. Jones as Josephine. On June 6, Marble City Opera will host its annual Opera in the Park free concert at Lakeshore Park in Knoxville. The event features food trucks and a beautiful concert as a gift to the community. The season closes with two performances of The Tragedy of Carmen. The 90-minute adaptation of Bizet’s Carmen will be presented on June 18 and 20 at the Historic Grove Theatre in Oak Ridge. Featuring Kathryn Frady, Edward Brennan, Jacquie Reynolds, and Geoffrey Peterson. 
Sunday, May 31st RACHMANINOFF & FRIENDS Amadeus Concert Ensemble will present RACHMANINOFF & FRIENDS, its final free concert of the 2025-2026 Season, on Sunday, May 31, at 5:30 p.m. The performance, under the baton of ACE Artistic Director BRIAN SALESKY, is part of the Cathedral Concert Series at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 711 S. Northshore Drive. Free reservations may be made three weeks prior to the concert at www.shcathedral.org
Sunday, May 31st Beltone free hearing screenings Beltone is offering free hearing screenings throughout May, along with an opportunity to nominate deserving individuals for a chance to receive a free set of Beltone hearing aids. Nominees must complete a free hearing screening and have a minimum loss of 25dB to be considered for the giveaway. To schedule a free hearing screening and submit a nomination for the giveaway, visit www.beltone.com before Sunday, May 31.

June

Wednesday, Jun 3rd Intro to Farragut reunion On Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m., Town of Farragut will host a first-time reunion of all Intro to Farragut Program alumni at the Farragut Community Center, 237 Jamestowne Blvd. All classmates from 2013 to 2025 are welcome to join together for a fun evening. RSVP by Wednesday, May 27, to ascott@townoffarragut.org.
Saturday, Jun 6th Tennessee Valley Fair Kickoff to Summer The 4th Annual Tennessee Valley Fair Kickoff to Summer is happening June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, 37914. Some of the free fun includes: inflatables, Touch-a-Truck experience, Little Ponderosa Zoo, crafts and hands-on activities and giveaways throughout the day. There will also be food and fun vendors on hand.
Sunday, Jun 7th Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians summer camps Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians offers summer camps designed to inspire confidence and connection. From “Pirates and Mermaids,” to “Ultimate Scout,” Girl Scouts’ Summer Camp programs offer a summer packed with themed adventure, empowerment and self-discovery. These camps are open to current members, and non-members with an additional fee. Alternatively, campers can join when registering. Sessions begin June 7 and run through July 25, with both day camp and overnight options available. Camps are available for every level from Daisies and rising first-graders through 10th grade, as well as Counselor-In-Training opportunities for high schoolers. Registration for all camps is now open at girlscoutcsa.org/summercamp. Camps fill up quickly and registration ends two weeks prior to the first day of each camp.
Wednesday, Jun 10th Free Legal Advice Clinic for veterans Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering an in-person Free Legal Advice Clinic at the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville, 37919. Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend the clinic on June 10 from 12 to 2 p.m. 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. Veterans who are not able to attend the clinic in person are encouraged to continue to use the telephone clinic option. Preregistration is required for telephone clinic and veterans are asked to call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at 865-637-0484 to preregister.
Monday, Jun 15th Golf with Us Children ages 6-18 in the Knoxville-area are encouraged to enroll in a free, one-year membership to Youth on Course, courtesy of Bank of America. Enrollment for new members is open until June 15 at BofA.com/GolfwithUs. ‘Golf with Us’ includes access to Williams Creek Golf Course, Knoxville Municipal Golf Course and more for $5 or less per round. The full list is available at YouthOnCourse.org. Bank of America launched ‘Golf with Us’ in partnership with Youth on Course to expand affordable access to golf nationwide.

Readers still have time to cast Readers Choice votes

Readers of the farragutpress still have time to vote for their favorite businesses to win the Readers Choice Awards. “This is our ninth year of doing the Readers Choice Awards,” farragutpress general manager Kathy Hartman said. “I think it creates a competitive bond for businesses in the area. “Also, it’s an excellent way for our readers to show appreciation for the businesses they support,” she added. Among last year’s winners, Mansour Hasan, principal agent with Mansour Hasan State Farm, which won for Best Customer Service and Insurance Agency/Agent, said, ““It always means a lot to me and my team when we win something like that because it kind of validates the hard work and dedication and commitment we put into the community and into serving our customers. “It makes it rewarding to us to be able to get some recognition,” he added. If his State Farm team wins again this year, “we would be extremely excited, honored and it would motivate us a bunch it would validate our efforts are appreciated.” “We’re so blessed; it’s unbelievable,” Rick Terry Jewelry Designs co-owner/master jeweler Rick Terry said about last year’s win for Best Jewelry Store. Rick Terry Jewelry Designs is a “family-owned and operated business that’s been here over 30 years in this community,” he said. “It’s joy. We do as much as we possibly can for the non-profits, the schools and the churches, but they bless us so much, too, and we’re just so thankful for all that.

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FUD says Turkey Creek E. coli levels declining

First Utility District’s daily testing of the North Fork of Turkey Creek continues following the May 8 sewer line break. However, samples from the testing recently indicated a decrease in E. coli levels. “We’ve been posting this information every day,” FUD general manager Bruce Giles said. The break, which contaminated part of the creek and caused a loss of aquatic life along about 1.5 miles of the waterway, was reported Monday, May 11, according to Town of Farragut and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials. Giles, who said the work being done is on a 50-year-old sewer line, explained that “we’re replacing the length of the line over several phases.” The leak occurred during that construction, but since the break, “we’ve been voluntarily sampling every day at seven sites,” he said. “On one site above the spill, where the break occurred, we were seeing that decrease, as expected, in all the samples, and the farther away from where the break was, the lower the numbers had been until the rain. “When the rain came, all the samples spiked, including the ones above the [sewer] break,” Giles said. “I had people calling this weekend, asking questions. “What people don’t understand is that creek has been impaired for years, and every time it rains, E. coli samples spike,” he said. “The numbers spike all up and down that creek. That has nothing to do with First Utility District.

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School

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Business

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Community

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Sports

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