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Of almost $100k raised to fight cancer, Town well-represented

December 4, 2024 by Michelle Hollenhead

Farragut was well-represented in the 2024 Real Men Wear Pink campaign. which raised nearly $100,000 for Knoxville American Cancer Society.

Fifteen area professionals became official ambassadors — including Gary Watlington, systems designer with His Security & Technology — along with campaign co-chairs, 14-year breast cancer survivor Deborah Mauldin, Socially Devoted Marketing, and His Security & Technology co-owner Scott Brockamp, working tirelessly August through November for the cause.

“I had a blast — it’s been fun,” said first-time ambassador Watlington during a campaign ending a “Gathering for Gratitude” celebration the co-chairs hosted in the Old City Friday, Nov. 21.

Watlington, who raised $4,100, said he was inspired by his wife and breast cancer survivor Robin Watlington to take part in the campaign.

Another first-year ambassador, Realtor Major Ward of Realty Executives, raised $6,260. “I’m ready to do it again,” he said enthusiastically.

Brockamp, an eight-year ambassador in previous years, has raised more than $250,000 and encouraged Watlington’s participation.

CAK Christian Life Center unveiled in full

December 4, 2024 by

Christian Academy of Knoxville recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Christian Life Center (top, above and left) with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony. “This state-of-the-art facility is designed to enrich the spiritual lives of CAK students and families while supporting their academic growth,” a CAK press release stated.

This CLC includes a spacious auditorium (left), which is “equipped with the largest digital wall of any school in the Southeastern region, measuring 18-(feet by)-48-(feet),” the release further stated. “This versatile feature will be used for fine arts performances, presentations, digital backgrounds and musical theater scenery.

“The new facility will host weekly chapel services, STEM competitions, spelling bees, Robotics events and other spiritual and academic activities, advancing CAK’s mission of providing an excellent, Christ-centered education.”

Countdown to Light the Park

December 4, 2024 by

Hundreds of families made for a few thousand attendees enjoying holiday music/dancing entertainment from Mark Boling Trio, Farragut High School’s double state championship dance team and from Mike Snodgrass & Sarah Jean during Countdown to Light the Park in Founders Park at Campbell Station Monday night, Nov. 25.

After the entertainment, Farragut Mayor Ron Williams pulled the candy-stripped switch to “Light the Park.” While Santa, Mrs. Claus and some elves dropped by, emcee was local meteorologist Mike Witcher. A handful of vendors were on hand while children also enjoyed crafts, games and dropping letters into Santa’s mailbox.

The lights, extending to Ralph McGill Plaza at the corner of North Campbell Station Road and Kingston Pike, will be lit each evening through New Year’s Day Wednesday, Jan. 1.

“There will be entertainment and giveaways from local vendors, as well as food trucks, at Founders Park many evenings through (Monday) Dec. 23,” a Town press release stated.

Holiday services, events for Town, area churches

December 4, 2024 by

Churches in Farragut and just outside the Town have announced their Christmas services times and days for 2024:

• Christ Covenant Church, 12915 Kingston Pike, will hold services starting at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24.

• Concord Presbyterian Church, 11000 Second Ave. in Concord, will hold a Christmas Eve service at noon Tuesday, Dec. 24.

• Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, will hold Christmas Eve worship services at the following times: family service starting at 2 p.m., contemporary service at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and traditional at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Additionally, it will hold a Christmas Concert starting at 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8; breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14; Christmas Cookie & Tea Party beginning at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16; A Service of Hope and Healing starting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18; and Christmas Cookie Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, all at CUMC, 11020 Roane Drive in Farragut. Services also are live streamed online and YouTube.com/concordunited

• Cornerstone Church of God, 12813 Kingston Pike, will conduct its Christmas Eve service beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24.

• Faith Lutheran Church, 225 Jamestowne Blvd., will have contemporary service beginning at 5 p.m. and traditional candlelight service starting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24.

• Faith Promise Church Farragut Campus, 144 West End Ave,, will hold Christmas Eve services at 2:30 and 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24.