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Kids bike, run, slide in second Try-Athlon

June 17, 2026 by Jake Nichols

On Saturday. June 13, children and parents gathered at McFee Park in Farragut for the second annual Kids’ Try-Athlon, put on by the Town of Farragut’s Parks and Recreation Department.

The event was non-competitive with every child taking home a t-shirt and medal. During the event, local kids experienced a few aspects of a triathlon: running, biking and a water feature — in this case, a water slide — to clamber over and slide down to reach the finish line.

Before that, each child biked a certain distance — a half-mile for children ages 4 through 6 and a full mile for children ages 7 through 10.

Then the first age group (4-6) ran or walked one quarter-mile, and the 7- to 10-year-olds ran or walked a half-mile.

“We really enjoyed it last year, and it seemed like a great way to get kids to try the sport,” said Rachel Malone, Farragut Parks and Rec’s recreation and event manager. “Even though it’s not a true triathlon, it gives kids the chance to try the different disciplines. And everyone had a great time last year, so we knew we had to bring it back.”

Score World Cup deals at local restaurants, franchises

June 17, 2026 by Jake Nichols

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with opening ceremonies across the globe on Thursday, June 11.

The tournament runs through Sunday, July 19, and there are plenty of restaurants and bars getting in on the action.

At Reef Coffee in Farragut, watch parties are being hosted with live music on the patio throughout the tournament.

At the Casual Pint on Northshore, fans can take advantage of the casual cup card, where one stamp is earned with a qualifying purchase during any live tournament match.

Earn five stamps, and you get free pretzel sticks and beer cheese. Ten stamps means a free beer, 15 means $10 off your order and 20 unlocks a grand prize reward.

There also are deals to be had at the Double Dogs locations in Hardin Valley and on Kingston Pike in Cedar Bluff.

They will be offering $5 22-ounce Michelob Ultras all day, along with a World Cup punch for $7.75, a Hat Trick Meal for $9.75 and a Knockout Margarita for $10.50.

Note: All drink prices are before tax.

Don’t let the word “meal” fool you, either, as that is actually a drink made with Crown Royal apple beer, fresh lemon juice and fresh ginger beer in mule mug

At Just 1 More Bar & Grille in Cedar Bluff, they will be offering a themed food special for matches with meals geared toward one of the countries that’s playing.

Town of Farragut’s Chalk the Plaza

June 17, 2026 by

Area artists, from youngsters to adults, had an opportunity to let their talents shine with chalk during Town of Farragut’s Chalk the Plaza at Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza along Kingston Pike Saturday, May 16.

The artists were tasked with the theme America 250; however, some chose their own designs.