4th of July
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Cameron Thomas was among the re-enactors from Tennesseans for Living History. - Michelle Hollenhead
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Daniel Herrera, left, and Elaine Hall were among the guests. - Michelle Hollenhead
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Event organizers were Theresa West, left, and Richard Esparza. - Michelle Hollenhead
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Tiffany Stinson and daughter, Annalise, enjoyed the outing. - Michelle Hollenhead
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Lynn Fox portrayed Tennessee’s first governor, John Sevier. - Michelle Hollenhead
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Jenna Brown, top, watches over her daughter, Evlyn, left, and son, Sterling, right, along with playmate Buster Thomas, as they build with life-size Jenga blocks. - Michelle Hollenhead
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Charles Cramer enjoyed playing cornhole. - Michelle Hollenhead
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JeMiale and Karen McKinney with their children, Jaelyn, left, and Kamryn. - Michelle Hollenhead
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Amy Shewmake and her sons, Hunter, right, and Xander, sold lemonade. - Michelle Hollenhead
Despite most Town of Farragut and area events being cancelled over the Independence Day holiday, Patriots of East Tennessee officials decided the fun and festivities would not be kept at bay.
The group hosted its own patriotic celebration, “Independence Day isn’t Cancelled,” just off Yarnell Road Saturday evening, July 4, complete with lemonade, food trucks, live music, outdoor games, fireworks and local dignitaries. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-2nd District) were two who spoke.
Well-known re-enactor Lynn Fox portrayed Tennessee’s first governor, John Sevier, along with several others who were properly suited up for the occasion.
“The city decided to cancel the celebrations, but it didn’t cancel the holiday,” said Richard Esparza, who organized the event with Theresa West.
