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Ace Pickleball opens in Farragut
March 18, 2026 by Tammy Cheek
Knox County pickleball players have a new place to serve and dink in Farragut.
Ace Pickleball Club opened its newest location 6 a.m., Saturday, March 14, at the former Perceptics building, 11130 Kingston Pike, behind Wendy’s, with a ribbon cutting Friday, March 13.
“It’s a love for racquet sports, having played many over the years,” owner Don Jacobson III said. “Pickleball is one that I can enjoy with the most people. I can play with my children. I can play with my parents. I can play with my friends, co-workers, and associates.
“It’s a fun game,” he said. “It’s very easy to learn, and you have that social aspect of, for me most important, putting your phone down for a little while and just having a friendly competition.”
At Ace, players do not have to have a reservation.
“We are always prioritizing open play,” general manager Linda Rand said. “Open play means you can come in with no reservation. You don’t need to have a partner. You don’t even have to know how to play.
“Even if you’re just curious, you can come in; we’ll set you up with an intro lesson so you can learn the rules, learn to keep score and just the basics of the game,” she said. “You can come in any time and hop on any court that best suits your skill level.”
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March 18, 2026 by Staff Reports
7 Brew, the drive-thru beverage concept revolutionizing the coffee industry, recently opened at 11495 Parkside Drive, in front of PGA TOUR Superstore in Turkey Creek, Farragut.
“Striving to be a good community partner, 7 Brew Knoxville, in collaboration with the Knoxville community, donated $12,429 to Compassion Closet,” a press release stated.
“We are thrilled to join the Knoxville community and show our neighbors what 7 Brew is all about,” said Jacqueline Dorris, community manager for 7 Brew Knoxville. “We cultivate kindness with every cup, and it’s an honor to extend this mission through our partnership with Compassion Closet.”
To kick off the opening celebrations, 7 Brew Knoxville hosted a donation weekend from Feb. 20 through Feb. 22, when customers could try 7 Brew and “pay what they wanted,” as a donation to Compassion Closet, the press release stated.
“Compassion Closet exists to provide clothing and baby gear to foster families as children enter their homes,” said Julie Gillen, executive director of Compassion Closet. “Partnerships like the one with 7 Brew enable us to keep our doors open so families and children involved in foster care can come to obtain the items needed. We are so grateful to 7 Brew for partnering with us as they open here in Farragut,” Gillen said.
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March 18, 2026 by Staff Reports
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, a leading provider of quick oil change services, routine automotive maintenance and tire services, announced the opening of its new Farragut location, 11155 Kingston Pike, on Feb. 20.
“This is the brand’s newest location in the greater Knoxville area, extending Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers’ convenient and dependable service in Tennessee,” Express Oil public relations manager Jeff Dillow stated in a press release.
The new Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers store “offers a variety of automotive services to keep customers’ vehicles safely on the road and running as they should,” he stated.
“In addition to quick, convenient and reliable oil changes, the certified technicians at
the new location provide a
full suite of auto maintenance and repair services,” including:
• Wheel alignments and tire repair and rotation
• Battery testing and replacement
• Drivetrain diagnostics and service
• Cooling system service and repair
• Brake pad inspection and replacement
• Belt, hose, and filter inspection and replacement
• Factory-recommended maintenance and much more.
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• Onetoomany Consignment will hold an open house from 2 to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, at its shop, 11416 Kingston Pike, Suite B, in the Farragut Shopping Center, Farragut. Refreshments also will be served.
• Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is celebrating its new store with a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19, at the new Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers, 11155 Kingston Pike. There will be food and refreshments, friendly service, a chance to win prize packs, car care giveaways and more. From noon to 12:30 p.m, there will be an official welcome and charitable donation recognition — a donation of Goodyear tires to the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley.
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March 18, 2026 by Staff Reports
Ripley PR, a public relations agency based in Maryville, will host AMPLIFY GOOD, a free, interactive workshop designed to help East Tennessee nonprofit organizations strengthen their brand, increase visibility and advance their mission.
The event will take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, at the Blount County Public Library in Maryville.
The workshop is open to area nonprofit organizations in East Tennessee that want to increase awareness and strengthen fundraising through strategic public relations. Space is limited to 100 nonprofits, and advanced registration is required. Nonprofits interested in attending must apply by Tuesday, June 2, as applications will be reviewed and accepted organizations will be notified in advance.
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