Countdown to Light the Park
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Tennova Healthcare’s administration team, from left, Suzanne Thames, Joseph Bullen, Travis Simmons and Holly Dallura, were ready to hand out cookies and milk. - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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From left, Ruvie Smith, John Wrapp, Monica Dziurtynsky, Hannah Clark, Lori Jones and Sage Howe - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Ellis Pena, 3 - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Madison Baker with daughters, from left, Winnie, 4, Essye, 6, and Addie, 8 - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Joey and Bettina Ruffalo - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Town’s Tourism team, from left, Donna Spangler, Haley Elliott and Hallie Reid - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Kellie Robinson as Mrs. Claus - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Town’s Colby Church - Photos by Tammy Cheek
Thousands flocked to Founders Park at Campbell Station to enjoy Town of Farragut’s Countdown to Light the Park, which took place Monday night, Nov. 24, featuring about 100,000 lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment and crafts.
Tennova Healthcare started the event as its administration team handed out cookies and milk. At the same time, Town staff handed out special 3-D glasses, so people could enjoy the lights later; parents helped children make crafts
or write letters to Santa; Whitney Kent, executive host at WVLT-TV, emceed the event; and performers, such as Meredith Laing Jazz Trio, Spectra Twirlers and Chattanooga singer Andrew Witherspoon, entertained the crowd.
To usher in the tree lighting moment, Farragut High School drummers, the Grinch and Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived in time for Farragut Mayor Ron Williams and Santa to flip the switch.
