farragutpress

Community

The Great Migration

Rotary Club members treated to photographic safari

November 19, 2025 by Tammy Cheek

Lions, tigers and wildebeests … oh, my!

Rotary Club of Farragut members had a photographic safari of The Great Migration of Wildebeests and Zebras in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, during their meeting in Fox Den Country Club Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Nature photographer/conservationist Steve Brandon led the tour as he described his recent trip to the Serengeti. RCF member Denise Bash was one of the travelers of that trip.

Talent shines at Morning Pointe show

November 19, 2025 by staff reports

The spotlight was shining bright at the historic Bijou Theatre as the 5th Annual Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent – Knoxville lit up the stage with laughter, music and moments that moved the audience to their feet.

The show celebrated the creativity of East Tennessee’s senior performers while raising nearly $43,000 for the Morning Pointe Foundation’s caregiver scholarship fund. From soulful singers and lively a cappella harmonies to uplifting piano performances, the evening proved that talent and joy know no age limit.

This year’s winners included:

Doctor addresses key questions surrounding diabetes

Diabetes Awareness Month feature: Part 2 of 3

November 19, 2025 by Tammy Cheek

When a person initially is diagnosed with diabetes, a swarm of questions run through the head.

What is it? What will I have to do now? How did I get it?

Dr. Cheri Ogwo, chief medical officer with SugarPros, a telemedicine practice offering endocrinologist-led care for diabetes and weight management, answered some of those questions and more.