Farragut plans patriotic tribute for America 250
As America celebrates 250 years in existence, the Town fo Farragut is celebrating that milestone in its Independence Day Parade.
“This year’s parade will recognize the nation’s 250th birthday with an Americana theme,” Town communications manager Wendy Smith stated in a press release.
The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, lining up at Farragut High School and proceeding down Lendon Welch Way to Kingston Pike, according to Smith.
It continues west to Boring Road, just east of Farragut Towne Square Shopping Center (the former Ingles store site).
Additionally, Fleet Feet Sports hosts the annual Farragut Freedom Run 1 Mile & 2 Mile prior to the start of the parade.
“This flat and fast course is USATF-certified and perfect for all levels,” Smith stated. Register at runsignup.com/farragutfreedomrun.
Because of the parade, Kingston Pike, from Lendon Welch Way to Federal Boulevard, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to about noon.
Here are the parade detours:
• North side - Campbell Station Road to Grigsby Chapel Road to Smith Road to Kingston Pike (going west) or Campbell Station Road to Parkside Drive to Lovell Road (going east).
• South side – Concord Road to Turkey Creek Road to Virtue Road to Kingston Pike.
The portion of Kingston Pike from Concord Road/West End Avenue to Campbell
Station Road will be reopened about 15 minutes after the
final parade participant has passed through the Campbell Station Road/Kingston Pike intersection. Kingston Pike will be fully reopened once
all participants are safely off the road, according to Smith.
For more information about the parade, call the Farragut Parks and Recreation Department, 865-218-3376.
