‘Make Farragut Beautiful: Red, White and Blue’ a decoration contest leading to Memorial Day

Farragut’s Arts and Beautification Committee is asking residents to show their patriotic spirit in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day Monday, May 30.

The group is hosting the first “Make Farragut Beautiful: Red, White and Blue Salute” to celebrate the holiday, and is offering prizes to the winners.

“They just thought this would be a fun way to make Farragut more beautiful,” said Merritt Piper, Town Special Event and Program coordinator.

“Neighborhoods and individual residents can nominate themselves or neighbors to win a gift card for their Memorial Day decorations and landscaping,” she added, noting nominations are to be e-mailed to her at mpiper@townoffarragut.org by Sunday, May 22.

“Photos will be taken for judging on Monday, May 23. Then, the committee will vote on the winners Tuesday, May 24, with winners being announced Wednesday, May 25.

Grand prize winner will receive a Stihl BG50 leaf blower.

For more information, contact Piper at 865-218-3376,