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Farragut biz mixer scores with local businesses

October 28, 2026 by Jake Nichols

It has been a busy couple of weeks for Shop Farragut/the Farragut Business Alliance (FBA).

Before hosting this past weekend’s annual Harvest Fest at Village Green Shopping Center. the organization welcomed several people for its quarterly Biz Mixer last Tuesday, Oct. 20, at TopGolf in Farragut.

The targets and golfing bays provided a fitting backdrop for the event, which landed well among all attendees at 11400 Outlet Drive.

Originally slated for 90 minutes, the event stretched from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. that night as business owners and executives stayed past the original 6 p.m. deadline to interact and greet one another.

“The Bizness mixer at TopGolf went well,” FBA president Candace Viox said. “We had over 25 people from Farragut businesses, and new businesses came by to say hi. Joey Ruffalo, North Ward alderman, also attended. It was a great meet-up for the business community.”

Ashley Lynch, the executive director for Shop Farragut, added that “it was a really good turnout.

A little fall fun, a lot of heart

October 28, 2026 by Tammy Cheek

Blue Ridge Yoga has three events to celebrate the fall season.

The studio begins the season with a Halloween version of its Fall 5K Fundraiser.

“Lace up your walking shoes and get those costumes ready,” Sierra Schreiber, events coordinator, said. “We’ll stroll 3.1 miles along the scenic greenways behind the studio — no racing — just fresh air, fall fun and great company.”

Join Blue Ridge Yoga at noon, Saturday, Oct. 31, at the studio, 623 N. Campbell Station Road for this event. Registration is $29 with proceeds benefitting Smoky Mountain Service Dogs.

“Everyone receives a bib at the start and a medal at the finish, so come walk with us and make a difference,” Schreiber said.

For more information about this and other events, call BRY, 865-865-1833.

The celebration continues with a Friendsgiving Potluck.

“Good food always tastes better when it’s shared with friends,” Schreiber said. “Join us on Saturday, Nov. 14, at noon for our annual Friendsgiving Potluck, an afternoon of delicious dishes, laughter and catching up with your Blue Ridge Yoga community.

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• Tennova Healthcare and UT Medical Center, recently announced an agreement to expand access to coordinated cancer services in East Tennessee. UT Medical Cancer Institute medical oncologists will see patients at Tennova facilities in Farragut, connecting more patients with multidisciplinary expertise, advanced diagnostic capabilities and treatment planning closer to home.

• Weichert, Realtors - Advantage Plus recently hosted its inaugural “9 to 5 Dolly Day,” raising $1,100 for Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, formerly East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, and surpassing its original fundraising goal of $925.

Held Sept. 25 at the Weichert, Realtors - Advantage Plus office, the daylong fundraiser celebrated the spirit of Tennessee icon Dolly Parton while bringing the community together to support children and families receiving care through the hospital.

Open to all, the event featured Dolly-inspired activities throughout the day, including morning coffee and donuts, a sponsored lunch provided by Conveyance Title of Knoxville and a happy hour gathering to cap off the festivities. Attendees were encouraged to contribute donations of $9.25, $92.50 or $925, with giving options available through cash, check or the hospital’s online donation platform.