2015 talk of the town-summer · hatmaker at jenn.hatmaker@ townoffarragut.org or 966-7057....

A Publication of the Town of Farragut Summer 2015

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From the Desk ofthe Mayor…

Mayor Ralph McGill

Welcome to summer! The heat hasbeen on since early May and looks to bestaying with us. The McFee Park splashpad and playground have already seenhundreds of visitors since the weatherturned warm. Be sure to take advantageof these wonderful amenities – as well asthe open spaces and playgrounds at ourother parks as well as our greenways –while the weather is so nice. Last fall, theTown was an integral partner in a projectled by the Knoxville-Knox CountyMetropolitan Planning Commission tocollect virtual mapping of 137 miles of local greenways and parktrails utilizing Google Trekker Street View imagery. Before you headout to our greenways for your next walk, run or bike ride, visitknoxmpc.org/trekker to view a complete list of links to the mappedtrails.

Nothing beats outdoor summer events, and I encourage you tojoin us for Farragut’s two Independence Day celebrations. TheFarragut Business Alliance will kick off the holiday weekend onFriday, July 3 with the annual Red, White & Blues Pre-IndependenceDay Picnic. You don’t want to miss this year’s headliner – formerAmerican Idol finalist Casey Abrams. Get your tickets in advance atfarragutbusiness.com or at the door the day of the event. Then joinus the next morning for the Town’s Independence Day Parade at9:30 a.m. along Kingston Pike. Our signature event will feature theFarragut High School band, performing groups, local businessesand more. You’ll find more information, including road closuredetails, in this publication.

The Town of Farragut: Live Closer. Go Further.

The Town will host the 28thAnnual Independence DayParade on Saturday, July 4beginning at 9:30 a.m. Theparade will begin on KingstonPike at Lendon Welch Way(Farragut High School entrancenear baseball and footballfields) and continue to BoringRoad, just east of FarragutTowne Square Shopping Center(old Ingles store site).

This year’s Grand Marshal isHelen Ashe, founder of TheLove Kitchen, a Knoxville char-ity that provides meals, cloth-ing and emergency food pack-ages to homebound, homelessand unemployed persons.Entries have been submitted bygroups such as businesses,community and civic organiza-tions, area schools and churchesand will include local highschool bands, floats, animals,

antique cars, dance groups andelected officials.

See Pages 2 and 4 for roadclosure and parade participantinformation. We’ll see you onthe 4th!

It’s parade time in Farragut!The Town of Farragut is now

providing single-stream recy-cling cans at McFee Park for parkgoer use. While visiting the park,these blue, clearly-marked cansprovide an easy way to recycleappropriate materials instead ofthrowing them in the waste can.

In 2014, approximately 1,055pounds of recyclable materials -including paper, aluminum,cardboard, plastic and steel -were collected for recycling at theTown Hall. Farragut staff hope tosee that number increase thisyear with the ease of single-stream recycling cans at McFeePark.

This project is an importantaspect of meeting Farragut's sus-

tainability goals. Although thesingle-stream recycling programis being funded through theannual budget, the Town hasbeen approved to receive a recy-cling rebate through theTennessee Depart-ment ofEnvironment and Conservation'sDivision of Solid WasteManagement. The rebate willcover 50% of the funds spent toimplement the project.

To stay up-to-date onFarragut's sustainability practices- and for helpful tips regarding recycling, energy and water conservation, and more - visit townoffarragut.org/sustainability.

Apply now for Introduction to Farragut program Have you ever wondered

what it takes to run a smalltown? The Town of Farragutinvites community membersinterested in learning more aboutthe Town of Farragut to apply forthe 3rd annual Introduction toFarragut program set to begin onWednesday, Aug. 26.

Introduction to Farragut is aunique way to connect area citi-zens with the Town, providinginformation on its history, gov-ernment structure and opera-tions, public safety, education,and economic development.Open to any interested person(Farragut residency notrequired), the program willbegin with a reception and kick-off on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 6

p.m. Classes will be held on thefollowing Wednesdays – Sept. 9and 23, Oct. 7 and 21 and Nov. 4starting at 6 p.m. and lasting forapproximately two hours eachnight. The reception and classeswill be held at the Farragut TownHall located at 11408 MunicipalCenter Drive. Graduation willoccur in mid-November.

In addition to the classes, par-ticipants will have an opportuni-ty to take a Farragut tour withthe Town Administrator and willbe required to attend oneFarragut Board of Mayor andAldermen meeting (held on thesecond and fourth Thursdays ofeach month) and one FarragutMunicipal Planning Commis-sion meeting (held on the third

Thursday of each month) beforethe last class on Nov. 4.Attendance is also required atthe reception on Aug. 26 andfour of the five classes.

Those interested can view thecomplete program schedule andaccess the online application attownoffarragut.org/formcenter.Applications are also available atthe Town Hall or by calling 966-7057. The application deadline isFriday, Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. Up to 20participants will be selected;accepted applicants will be noti-fied within seven to 10 days ofthe deadline.

For general application infor-mation, contact JenniferHatmaker at [email protected] or 966-7057.

Celebrate Your Parks on Sept. 27! This fall, the Town of Farragut

will host Celebrate Your Parks atFounders Park at CampbellStation. This free event is sanc-tioned by National Public LandsDay (NPLD), the nation's largest,single-day volunteer effort forpublic lands that, in 2014, experi-enced approximately 175,000volunteers working at more than2,100 sites throughout America.

Celebrate Your Parks honorsFarragut’s commitment to pro-viding quality public lands inour community and EastTennessee region. The Townoffers over 150 acres of publiclands within its 16 square miles,including parks, open space andgreenways.

Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., CelebrateYour Parks will feature a varietyof activities – appealing to bothyouth and adults – and presen-ters encouraging citizens to getoutside and learn about the won-derful natural resources in ourcommunity. Kids’ activities willinclude a geocaching adventure,scavenger hunt, and make-and-take crafts featuring pineconebird feeders, leaf rubbings andgarden plantings. Attendees willalso get hands-on to create funsnacks, including ants on a logand caterpillar grape kabobs.

Representatives from theTennessee Department ofEnvironment and Conserv-ation’s Division of WaterResources will host “Kids in theCreek,” an in-creek activity toshow attendees how to identifybiological indicators of waterquality. The Izaak Walton Leaguewill lead a guided hike throughthe park. Keep KnoxvilleBeautiful will be on hand to dis-tribute information on protectingour environment, and the KnoxCounty Master Gardeners willlead a talk at the OutdoorClassroom. A complete scheduleof events will be available attownoffarragut.org in earlyAugust.

At the event, Farragut’s Officeof Sustainability will be conduct-ing a light bulb exchange.Attendees are encouraged tobring an incandescent bulb toexchange for a 60W equivalent,dimmable LED bulb (one bulbper household). Approximately200 bulbs will be given out soarrive early! The purpose of thisproject is to reduce energy con-sumption through energy effi-ciency, which reduces energyproduction demands on powerplants. The results are a reduc-tion in energy costs forusers/homeowners and

improved environmental healthfor the land, air and waterobserved at Town parks.

Celebrate Your Parks will alsobe the formal kick-off to the “1-Year Down the Drain: TurkeyCreek” project at the OutdoorClassroom. In partnership withPellissippi State CommunityCollege, Farragut’s StormwaterMatters will lead this collabora-tive service project to engage stu-dents in an intensive, year-longcollection of waste materialsfrom Turkey Creek. These mate-rials will be stored and displayedat the Outdoor Classroom forone year beginning in September2015 to raise awareness of thematerials that run down thestorm drain. The project will cul-minate with the production of an“exhibition program” featuringillustration, photography andvideography to chronicle theproject, as well as all waste mate-rials collected being properlyrecycled or reused. Located onCampbell Station Road at theentrance to Farragut HighSchool, the Outdoor Classroomis a water quality demonstrationspace featuring permeablepavers, rainwater harvesting andactivity areas. Communitygroups interested in volunteer-ing at this space should contact

Stormwater Coordinator JasonScott at [email protected] or 966-7057.

To find out more aboutNational Public Lands Day, visitpubliclandsday.org. For more

information about CelebrateYour Parks, contact SpecialEvents and ProgramCoordinator Lauren Cox at [email protected] or966-7057.

McFee Park visitors can now recycle!

Town presents landscape beautification awardsThe Farragut Board of Mayor

and Aldermen (FBMA) and the Farragut BeautificationCommittee presented the 32ndannual Landscape BeautificationAwards at the FBMA meeting onMay 28.

A team of judges from theBeautification Committee madeon-site visits of businesses, resi-dential entrance areas andchurches in Farragut to officiallyrecognize the most attractivelandscaping in Farragut. The cri-teria for evaluating each area

included landscape design,selection of plant material, visu-al appeal and general mainte-nance of landscaped areas.

The 2015 award recipients areas follows:

Commercial/Office Building:M&M DevelopmentCommercial/Retail Building:Dixie Lee Wine & LiquorsHotel/Motel:Fairfield Inn & SuitesMulti-Family Residential

Complex:NHC-Farragut

Religious Institution:St. John Neumann Catholic

ChurchResidential Entrance:Fox DenRetail Commercial Complex:Bayer PropertiesThese awards are given in

appreciation for those business-es, residential developments andother entities that take pride inthe appearance of their propertyand help to promote the Town ofFarragut as an attractive place tolive and work.

2 • Talk of the Town • Summer 2015

WHO TO CALL

The Talk of the Town is a quarterly publication produced by the Town of Farragut Parks and Leisure Services Department. For more information about this publication, please contact Chelsey Riemann at 966-7057 or [email protected].

Ralph McGill, Mayor .........................................966-3512 ([email protected])Dot LaMarche, Vice Mayor (Ward II) 671-0203 ([email protected])Ron Honken, Alderman (Ward I)......................777-9774 ([email protected])Bob Markli, Alderman (Ward I) .....................966-8645 ([email protected])Ron Pinchok, Alderman (Ward II) ...................675-6135 ([email protected])David Smoak, Town Administrator ...............966-7057 ([email protected])Gary Palmer, Assistant Town Administrator.....966-7057 ([email protected])

Administration............................................................................Phone 966-7057; Fax 675-2096Alcohol License/Permits ..............Allison Myers ([email protected])FinancesAccounts Receivable .....................................Pam Hall ([email protected])Athletics .............................................Alden Rosner ([email protected])Citizen Requests..............Jennifer Hatmaker ([email protected])Community Room Rentals.....................Lauren Cox ([email protected])Engineering ........................................Darryl Smith ([email protected])Facility Rentals ....Arleen Higginbotham ([email protected])Landscaping .....................................Mark Shipley ([email protected])Sign PermitsMuseum ..............................................Julia Barham ([email protected])Parks & Leisure Services...............................Sue Stuhl ([email protected])Personnel ..................................................Janet Curry ([email protected])InsurancePlanning Requirements ...................Ashley Miller ([email protected])ZoningSubdivisionsPublic Relations ...................Chelsey Riemann ([email protected])Traffic Enforcement Program ..................Ben Harkins ([email protected])Stormwater Quality ..................................Jason Scott ([email protected])Special Events & Programs ....................Lauren Cox ([email protected])Volunteers

Codes ............................................................................................Phone 675-2384; Fax 671-7652Building Inspections..................Karen Richards ([email protected])PermitsBuilding Codes (Residential) ........Elliott Sievers ([email protected])

.........................................................Adam Price ([email protected])Building Codes (Commercial)...John Householder ([email protected])Farragut Court ........................Alexis Crawford ([email protected])Fire Safety/Inspections .....................Dan Johnson ([email protected])

Public Works ........................................................................................................Phone 218-7750Athletic Field Infoline..............................................................................................966-2420Softball League Infoline ..........................................................................................777-2732Volleyball League Infoline ......................................................................................777-2869Facility Rentals (Pavilions) ....................................................................................218-3375

Farragut Town HallHours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

11408 Municipal Center Drive Farragut, TN 37934

General email: [email protected]: townoffarragut.orgTown of Farragut TV: Charter channel 193 & TDS channel 3Facebook (general): Town of FarragutFacebook (Museum): Farragut Folklife MuseumTwitter (general information): townoffarragutTwitter (athletics/field information): ToFFieldUpdateTwitter (softball league): ToFSoftballTwitter (volleyball league): ToFVolleyballFlickr: Town of FarragutInstagram: townoffarragutPinterest: Town of FarragutYouTube: Town of Farragut

Codes Corner

DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTIONApproved Plans and Current Construction in the Town of Farragut

Public and Private Sector Projects

Town of Farragut Projects

Upcoming ProjectsMayor Bob Leonard Park Playground

Replacement – This $86,000 project isscheduled to be completed by late sum-mer. This project is funded in part by agrant from the State of Tennessee LocalParks and Recreation Fund (LPRF),administered by the RecreationEducational Services DivisionTennessee Department of Environmentand Conservation.

Everett Road Improvement – This proj-ect involves the reconstruction of theroad from Union Road to Split RailFarm Subdivision. The improvementsinclude the widening of the road andthe construction of a sidewalk andgreenway. Utility work and roadwayconstruction is scheduled to begin thissummer and is an approximate 18-month project. This project will requireroad closures – please watch the Town’swebsite and local media for specificinformation. Detour signs will beinstalled during these periods.

Campbell Station Road and I-40/75Interchange Ramp Modifications – This isa TDOT safety project with a comple-tion date of summer 2015.

Concord Road Improvements fromTurkey Creek Road to Northshore – ThisTDOT project (funding and administra-tion) is scheduled to begin in 2016 andincludes widening Concord Road andthe addition of greenway/sidewalk.

Kingston Pike Greenway Connection –This greenway connection is fromVirtue Road to just west of Old StageRoad. This project is partially fundedthrough TDOT and is currently in thedesign stage.

North Watt Road and Kingston PikeIntersection Improvement – This projectwill align Watt Road at the KingstonPike intersection with the newly con-structed S. Watt Road and is currently inthe design stage.

Private Sector Projects

Residential• Briarstone – Turkey Creek Road• Bridgemore Unit 2 – McFee Road• Cottages at Pryse Farm – McFee Road• Hanover Court – Old Stage Road

and S. Watt Road• Sheffield Phase 2 –

Turkey Creek Road• Split Rail Farm – Everett Road

Commercial/Office/Church• El Paraiso Tiendo Hispana –

Kingston Pike• Karate Studio – Village Green• Lenos & Carbon Latin Cuisine –

Kingston Pike• Orange Theory Fitness –

Parkside Drive• Snooty PaTootie – Kingston Pike• StatCare Pulmonary/Summit

Medical Center – Kingston Pike• Vietnamese Restaurant –

West End Blvd.

The Town of Farragut building codesstaff is available to help citizens with allmajor projects you may undertake atyour home, whether an addition, remod-el or installation of a pool. Town staffwant to ensure the value of your homeand your family’s safety during anyhome improvement project. Keep read-ing for valuable and necessary informa-tion regarding the Town’s codes, permit-ting and inspection processes.

What are building codes?Building codes are the laws regulating

the construction, alteration, repair anddemolition of all buildings or structures.

What is a permit?A building permit gives legal permis-

sion to start a building, improvement,alteration or repair project in accordancewith the building codes.

Why do I need a permit?-It is unlawful to perform work with-

out a permit and is subject to a citation tomunicipal court.

-Your home or business is an invest-ment. If your project does not complywith applicable codes, the value of yourinvestment could be reduced.

-Insurance companies may not coverwork done without permits or work thathas not been inspected by a certifiedinspector.

-If you sell your home or building thathas been modified without a permit, youmay be required to demolish or removethe modification or pay for costly repairs.

-By obtaining permits, complying withcode requirements and having all inspec-tions, you ensure the safety, health andwelfare of yourself, your family and/orthe public.

How do I obtain a permit in the Townof Farragut?

For additions, remodels, patio covers,pools and certainly new construction,submit two sets of plans to the FarragutBuilding Codes Department. The plansmust be drawn to architects scale withthe type of material, sizes and spans ofthe construction job. Also bring asite/plot plan drawn to engineers scaleshowing the location of the constructionproject.

Town staff will review your plans forcode compliance and also check for zon-ing and setback requirements. Minorprojects may not require a plan review ora permit, such as re-roofing and re-sid-ing, as long as you do not change any-

thing structural. However, check with theTown before proceeding with any workon your home just to be sure. You or yourcontractor would also need to come tothe Town Hall to obtain permits such asplumbing, gas or mechanical permits.

After the plans are reviewed andapproved, the permit will be issued uponpayment of the required permit fee andwork may begin.

When are inspections required?The general answer and a general rule

of thumb is to call before you cover any-thing up including insulation in the wallsor floors. Typical inspections includeunderground plumbing and footings,foundation, slab, rough framing, plumb-ing, mechanical and gas testing. All proj-ects large and small require a finalinspection so that the permit may befinaled and completed. A building per-mit is valid for one year. All inspectionsmust be completed and the project final-ized for the work to be considered legal.

Why is it important to final a permit?A new building permit issued in the

Town of Farragut typically expires afterone year. If work has not commenced orthe job has been abandoned 90 days fromissuance, then the permit becomes void.You may receive an extension if you canprovide a satisfactory reason for why thejob did not start on time. If a permittedjob has not had an approved final inspec-tion, the permit will expire and be nulland void. All work that is done under anexpired permit will be considered non-permitted, illegal and substandard. Uponthe sale of your house, a record searchmay reveal that a permit has not finaledwhich could delay the sale. In order tofinal an expired permit, additional re-instatement fees equivalent to fifty per-cent of the original permit cost may beassessed and a final inspection will needto be rescheduled. When a final inspec-tion has been performed and all correc-tions, if any, have been made, then a finalcertificate of occupancy will be issued.

How do I arrange for an inspection?Call the Farragut building codes staff

at 675-2384 to schedule an inspection.Please have your permit number, theaddress and the type of inspection youneed on hand. Inspections are scheduledMonday through Friday between thehours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on a 24-houradvance notice.

Very Important Notice to Parade Participants (and Their Parents)

Independence Day Parade – July 4, 2015Please note the following:Parade participants should be

dropped off at the parking lot ofFarragut High School no later than 8:30a.m. on Saturday, July 4. Access to thehigh school is available from CampbellStation Road, Kingston Pike at LendonWelch Way, and West End Blvd. before8:30 a.m. Please allow at least 45 minutesfrom Kingston Pike to the high schoolparking area. For those who want toavoid the longest lines, suggestedaccess is from West End Blvd. to theeast parking area. Participants can dropoff or park there and avoid the one-waycircle around the parade line-up area.

Only parade vehicles will be allowedto enter the parade line-up area. Olderchildren and adults may be dropped offon the circle surrounding the line-uparea, but no vehicles will be permittedto park in this area. Those participatingin the parade or those with small chil-dren will need to park in the overflowparking area. Town staff (in blue shirtsand orange vests) will be available ateach entrance area to provide the lineupnumber for your group. Parents andParticipants - please know your groupname/leader name. Parade lineup num-bers will be available on the Town’s

website at townoffarragut.org/paradeand posted on the Farragut Town Hallfront door by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July1. Lineup numbers will not be availableby phone.

Antique car participants: Please planon arriving at the high school by 8 a.m.in order to avoid the long lines and over-heating your car. There is no specialentrance or accommodation for antiquecars so please allow for an early arrival.

Large floats: Large floats may betaken to the line-up area at FarragutHigh School anytime after 5 p.m. onFriday, July 3 and placed in their desig-nated spot. A guard will be on duty from5 p.m. on July 3 until the parade on July4.

Please follow these rules (due to safe-ty and liability regulations): No candyor giveaways may be thrown from floatsor cars. Walkers may distribute itemsalong the side of the road during theparade. Children younger than age ninemust ride (not walk) during the parade.

Kingston Pike will re-open in sectionsafter the parade passes that area. Allparade participants must be picked up atthe Farragut Towne Square parking lot(old Ingles shopping center).

Planning a Remodel or Addition This Summer?Get Tips From the Farragut Building Codes Staff!

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EventsSummer

Art in the Park Fun with Farragut’s Fleet Red, White & Blues

Class and special event registra-tions may be made at townoffar-ragut.org/register, in person at theTown Hall or by phone (218-3375).

Payment is due at the time ofregistration. Credit card payments(Visa, Mastercard and Discover) –whether online, in person or byphone – will incur a transactionfee. Cash and check payments arealso accepted.

The Town of Farragut is notresponsible for costs associatedwith the purchase of supplieswhen a class is canceled.

All events are held at theFarragut Town Hall and all sportsare held at Mayor Bob LeonardPark unless otherwise noted.

Some events may be canceled orpostponed in case of inclementweather. Please watch Town ofFarragut TV (Charter channel 193and TDS channel 3), call theAthletic Field Infoline at 966-2420or call 966-7057 for further infor-mation.

No refunds are available afterthe registration and paymentdeadlines.

Education

Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors (3 options)

Option 1: Thursday, July 9, 1 – 3PM. Registration and paymentdeadline: Thursday, July 9.

Option 2: Thursday, Aug. 13, 1 –3 PM. Registration and paymentdeadline: Thursday, Aug.13.

Option 3: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1– 3 PM. Registration and paymentdeadline: Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Cost: $30 for each class. Must be55 or older to attend. Classes limit-ed to five participants so registerearly!

How to Use Facebookfor Seniors (3 options)

Option 1: Friday, July 17, 10 AM– 12 PM. Registration and pay-ment deadline: Friday, July 17.

Option 2: Monday, Aug. 17, 1 – 3PM. Registration and paymentdeadline: Monday, Aug. 17.

Option 3: Friday, Sept. 11, 10 AM– 12 PM. Registration and pay-ment deadline: Friday, Sept. 11.

Cost: $30 for each class. Must be55 or older to attend. Classes limit-ed to five participants so registerearly!

iPad/iPhone Basics forSeniors (3 options)

Option 1: Monday & Tuesday,July 20 – 21, 10 AM – 12 PM.Registration and payment dead-line: Monday, July 20.

Option 2: Tuesday &Wednesday, Aug. 11 – 12, 1 – 3 PM.Registration and payment dead-line: Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Option 3: Tuesday & Wednesday,Sept. 1 – 2, 1 – 3 PM. Registrationand payment deadline: Tuesday,Sept. 1.

Cost: $45 for each class. Must be

55 or older to attend. Classes limit-ed to five participants so registerearly!

Samsung GalaxyPhone/Tablet Basics forSeniors (3 options)

Option 1: Thursday & Friday,July 30 – 31, 10 AM – 12 PM.Registration and payment dead-line: Thursday, July 30.

Option 2: Monday & Tuesday,Aug. 24 – 25, 1 – 3 PM.Registration and payment dead-line: Monday, Aug. 24.

Option 3: Monday & Tuesday,Sept. 14 – 15, 1 – 3 PM.Registration and payment dead-line: Monday, Sept. 14.

Cost: $45. Must be 55 or older toattend. Class limited to five partic-ipants so register early!

Fitness

Beginning Tai ChiSundays, July 5 – Aug. 30, 9 – 11

AM. For more information and toregister, call the Tai Chi Center at482-7761.

Continuing Tai ChiSundays, July 5 – Aug. 30, 11 AM

– 12:30 PM. For more informationand to register, call the Tai ChiCenter at 482-7761.

Zumba KidsThursdays, July 9 – 30, 9 – 10

AM. Cost: $3 per class – cashaccepted the date of each class. Noregistration required. Instructor:Gina Guider. Kids get fit, rock outand have a blast! Zumba Kidsclasses are high-energy fitness par-ties that offer real results. Packedwith specially choreographed rou-tines and the latest music – likehip-hop and Cumbia – ZumbaKids classes increase focus andself-confidence, boost metabolismand improve coordination. Morethan just a great way to stay activeand healthy, Zumba Kids classesoffer a welcoming and upbeatatmosphere for kids. Parents arewelcome to stay and watch theclass.

Yoga Tuesdays, July 14 – Aug. 18 (6

weeks), 9 – 10 AM. Cost: $60.Registration and payment dead-line: Tuesday, July 14. Instructor:Susie Hill. Wear comfortable cloth-ing and bring a mat, yoga straps,one blanket and blocks (if youhave them). This is a beginnerfriendly class introducing basicpostures, alignment and breathawareness. Experience the benefitsof increased strength, balance andflexibility while releasing stress.

Pilates Tuesdays, July 14 – Aug. 25 (6

weeks, no class Aug. 11), 6:30 –7:30 PM. Cost: $60. Registrationand payment deadline: Tuesday,July 14. Instructor: SimonBradbury. Pilates is a mind-body

exercise that works the wholebody. The focus is on correct use ofcore muscles, spinal alignmentand proper breathing. Pilateshelps to reduce injury, recoverfrom injury and promote muscularbalance. This class has some yogaposes mixed in to enhance flexibil-ity, strength and breathing.

ZumbaMondays, July 27 – Aug. 31 (6

weeks), 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Cost: $45.Registration and payment dead-line: Friday, July 24. Instructor:Karen McKinney. Zumba fitnesscombines Latin music rhythmsand dance styles as well as otherinternational styles and rolls theminto the ultimate cardio party!

Special Events

Red, White & Blues Pre-Independence DayPicnic and OutdoorConcert, Presented byTDS (Farragut BusinessAlliance)

Friday, July 3, 6:30 – 10 PM onthe lawn at Renaissance |Farragut 12700-12800 block ofKingston Pike (please note changeof location for 2015). Advanceadmission (farragutbusiness.com):$8 per adult; $3 for youth 2-11;under 2 free. Gate price: $10 peradult and $5 ages 2-11. (Food,drinks and premier rides availableat extra costs.) Bring your lawnchairs to enjoy live entertainment,featuring Concord Brass openingthe Tennova Healthcare CaseyAbrams Concert (from AmericanIdol Season 10). The SouthEastBank Kids’ Play Area is loadedwith free activities, watermelon-eating contests and other seasonalfun. Food and sweets vendors willbe on hand with a variety of selec-tions for dinner and dessert. Adultbeverages will also be available.Additional sponsor support (todate) includes: Town of Farragut;Costco Wholesale (Silver); Bricks 4Kidz, Events by Rothchild,Farragut Wine & Spirits, HamptonInn & Suites at Turkey Creek,Mind Yer P's and Q's, Renaissance| Farragut, and Unique TechniquePainting Parties (Community);Anytime Fitness (T-shirt); and far-ragutpress and WFIV i105.3(Media). Go to farragutbusiness.com or call 307-2486 for moreinformation.

28th AnnualIndependence DayParade

Saturday, July 4, 9:30 AM. Cost:Free. See the article on Page 1 formore information.

Field Day (Grades K – 2)Monday, July 13, 9 – 10 AM at

Anchor Park, 11730 Turkey CreekRoad. Cost: $3. Registration andpayment deadline: Friday, July 10.The field day will feature games,including sack, three-legged and

relay races, softball throw, kickballand wiffleball. A healthy snackand water will be provided.Parents can either drop off or staywith their children.

Field Day (Grades 3 – 5)Monday, July 20, 9 – 10 AM at

Anchor Park, 11730 Turkey CreekRoad. Cost: $3. Registration andpayment deadline: Friday, July 17.The field day will feature games,including sack, three-legged andrelay races, softball throw, kickballand wiffleball. A healthy snackand water will be provided.Parents can either drop off or staywith their children.

The Lawn Chair ConcertSeries(MamaJam Productions)

Thursday, July 30, 6 PM atFounders Park at CampbellStation. Attention music lovers!Join us for Farragut’s first-everconcert series in the park begin-ning July 30, featuring artistsRoger Alan Wade and Kelsey’sWoods. Bring your picnic basketand lawn chairs for this family-friendly evening in the park. Forinformation on additional dates,artist lineups and food trucks thatwill be on site, visit facebook.com/MamaJamProduct ions .Those interested in volunteeringor performing should [email protected].

14th Annual Fun withFarragut’s Fleet

Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 – 11 AM atMayor Bob Leonard Park. Cost:Free. This community event giveschildren the opportunity to see,touch and climb on a variety oftrucks and equipment used by theTown of Farragut and local emer-gency and rescue organizations.Town of Farragut Public Worksand Leisure Services staff mem-bers, as well as representativesfrom these emergency organiza-tions, will be available to explainhow the equipment is used and toanswer any questions. Additionalparticipating organizations orbusinesses include the KnoxCounty Sheriff, Rural/Metro,Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squadand Moneymakers WreckerService. Kids can also make a craftand enjoy light refreshments.

24th Annual Free Day ofPutt-Putt

Monday, Sept. 14, Noon – 9 PM.Enjoy a day of free mini golf atPutt Putt Golf & Games ofFarragut, located in the West EndCenter. Sponsored by the Town ofFarragut and Putt Putt Golf &Games.

Farragut Food FestivalPresented by TDS(Farragut BusinessAlliance)

Friday, Sept. 25, 6:30 – 9:30 PM at

Renaissance | Farragut. More than25 restaurants are expected to par-ticipate in the seventh annualFarragut Food Festival – presentedby TDS and hosted by theFarragut Business Alliance – witha regional draw in excess of 1,200attendees. The goal of the festivalis to showcase ‘best bite’ samplesfrom Farragut’s eateries, as well asto provide the opportunity to pairthose bites with wines and ready-to-drink cocktails (ID required).The popular beer lounge and“Very Important Bites” (VIB) tentare returning this year as well.Advance tickets go on sale onlineat farragutbusiness.com on Aug.21. In-person ticket locations willbe announced at a later date.General admission tickets are $25for adults (if purchased in advancethrough noon the day of the event)or $30 if purchased at the gate.Admission for children under 10 is$10 in advance or $15 at the gate,with children under 5 free. Seatingin the VIB Tent is $100 per personand is limited to 64 seats (first-come, first-serve). Other sponsorsto date include the Town ofFarragut; Platinum Sponsor,SouthEast Bank; Silver Sponsor,Costco; and Media Sponsors, far-ragutpress and WFIV i105.3. Learnmore about attending and partici-pating at farragutbusiness.comand facebook.com/TasteOfFarragut, by calling 307-2486, orby emailing [email protected].

Celebrate Your Parks –A National Public LandsDay Event

Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:30 – 3:30 PMat Founders Park at CampbellStation and the OutdoorClassroom. See the article on Page1 for more information.

Farragut MuseumMembership Dinner

Monday, Sept. 28, 5:15 – 7:30 PMby invitation only. Members willenjoy dinner, fellowship and toursof the musuem. For informationon how you can become a mem-ber, visit townoffarragut.org/museum or call Julia Barham at966-7057.

Coming Soon!

Freaky Friday Fright Nitein Farragut

Friday, Oct. 30, 5 – 7 PM atMayor Bob Leonard Park. Join usfor one of Farragut’s most popularevents of the year! Kids 12 andunder are invited to “trick ortreat” at the park. Local non-profitgroups, businesses and Town com-mittees will be on hand to treatthose in costume. Town staff andvolunteers will provide games andcookie decorating. Event is freebut donations for the RonaldMcDonald House will be accept-ed. Look for more details attownoffarragut.org in September.

Health & Fitness

Education

Coming Soon!

Special Events

Keeping Parks Clean of Animal WasteSummer is a great time to

take a walk with your pet at oneof the Town parks or green-ways. Just remember – Farraguthas an ordinance requiring petowners to clean up their pet’s

solid waste on public property.To make abiding by this ordi-nance easier, the Town has petwaste removal stations withbiodegradable bags scatteredthroughout the Farragut parks

and greenways. Help keep our parks clean for

our kids and adults – do yourpart by using the pet wastebags!

Special event permit required for Farragutbusinesses, nonprofits

The Town of Farragut encour-ages its businesses, churchesand non-profits to be aware ofthe regulations for communityand business events, especiallyin regards to signage require-ments.

General requirements in-clude:

• Each business, church ornon-profit can have a maximumof four special events per year.

• The duration of each special

event shall not exceed 10 calen-dar days.

• Applications must be sub-mitted to the Town forapproval.

• A business, church or non-profit must obtain a SpecialEvents Permit even if the eventis on its own property.

The Special Events Permitapplications – including specificregulations about signage, siteplans, tents, etc. – are available

on the Town’s website attownoffarragut.org/applica-tions or townoffarragut.org/iwantto.

Businesses can also apply fora Special Events Permits in per-son at the Farragut Town Halllocated at 11408 MunicipalCenter Drive across from theFarragut Branch Post Office. For more information, contactthe Community DevelopmentDepartment at 966-7057.

Are chickens allowedin Farragut?

With the growing popularity of raising chickens on urban prop-erty, Town staff have increasingly been receiving questions fromFarragut citizens inquiring if chickens are allowed in our neigh-borhoods. Chicken ownership depends on two factors: the zoningdistrict in which you live and the acreage of your property.Currently, there are three zoning districts in Farragut that allow forpoultry to be kept on the property. Following are the zoning dis-tricts and the minimum lot sizes that are required as it relates to thegiven district:

There are area regulations within the Farragut ZoningOrdinance that are also applicable to agricultural uses and build-ing permits may be required. If you are unsure of the zoning dis-trict in which you live, contact the Community DevelopmentDepartment at 966-7057 or view the Zoning Map on our website attownoffarragut.org/zoningmap. For more information on raisingurban chickens, visit urbanchickens.org.

Zoning District: Minimum Lot Size:Agricultural (A) 5 acresRural Single-Family Residential (R-1) 1 acreRural Single-Family Acre Residential 1 acre

(R-1-S-A)

4 • Talk of the Town • Summer 2015

Descriptions for events in bolded blue ink can be found on page 3. All meetings and events are held at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, unless otherwise noted. All athletics are held at Mayor Bob Leonard Park, located on Watt Road. For information about agenda items for board, commission and committee meetings, please call 966-7057,

watch Town of Farragut TV (Charter channel 193 and TDS channel 3) or visit the Town’s website at townoffarragut.org.

CalendarSummerJULY

1 Economic Development Committee. 8 AM

3 Red, White & Blues Picnic and Outdoor Concert.6:30 – 10 PM

4 28th Annual Independence Day Parade. 9:30 AM

5 Beginning Tai Chi. 9 – 11 AMContinuing Tai Chi.

11 AM – 12:30 PM

6 Town Hall Closed – Independence Day.

Sand Volleyball.

7 Staff/Developer Meetings.Knox County Education

Relations Committee. 4 PMSand Volleyball.

8 Sand Volleyball.

9 Zumba Kids. 9 – 10 AMPinterest/Instagram/Twitter

for Seniors. 1 – 3 PMStormwater Advisory

Committee. 3:30Sand Volleyball.


11 AM – 12:30 PM

13 Field Day (Grades K – 2).9 – 10 AM

Municipal and Traffic Enforcement Court. 6 PM

Sand Volleyball.

14 Yoga. 9 – 10 AMPilates. 6:30 – 7:30 PMSand Volleyball.

15 Sand Volleyball.

16 Zumba Kids. 9 – 10 AMMunicipal Planning

Commission. 7 PMSand Volleyball.

17 Facebook for Seniors. 10 AM – 12 PM


11 AM – 12:30 PM

20 Fall Softball Registration Deadline.

Field Day (Grades 3 – 5).9 – 10 AM

iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors. 10 AM – 12 PM

Sand Volleyball.

21 Yoga. 9 – 10 AMiPad/iPhone Basics for

Seniors. 10 AM – 12 PMPersonnel Committee. 6 PM Pilates. 6:30 – 7:30 PMSand Volleyball.

22 Board of Zoning Appeals. 7 PM

Sand Volleyball

23 Zumba Kids. 9 – 10 AMBoard of Mayor and

Aldermen. 7 PMSand Volleyball.


11 AM – 12:30 PM

27 Zumba. 6:30 – 7:30 PMSand Volleyball.

28 Yoga. 9 – 10 AMPilates. 6:30 – 7:30 PMVisual Resources Review

Board. 7 PMSand Volleyball.

29 Sand Volleyball.

30 Zumba Kids. 9 – 10 AMSamsung Galaxy

Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors. 10 AM – 12 PM

Concert in the Park. 6 PMSand Volleyball.

31 Samsung Galaxy Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors. 10 AM – 12 PM

AUGUST1 Athletic Fields Open for Fall.


11 AM – 12:30 PM

3 Zumba. 6:30 – 7:30 PMMen’s Softball.Sand Volleyball.

4 Staff/Developer Meetings.Yoga. 9 – 10 AMKnox County Education

Relations Committee. 4 PMPilates. 6:30 – 7:30 PMSand Volleyball.

5 Economic Development

Committee. 8 AMSand Volleyball.

6 Coed Softball.Sand Volleyball.


11 AM – 12:30 PM

10 Municipal and Traffic Enforcement Court. 6 PM

Zumba. 6:30 – 7:30 PMMen’s Softball.Sand Volleyball.

11 Yoga. 9 – 10 AMiPad/iPhone Basics for

Seniors. 1 – 3 PMArts Council. 6:30 PMBeautification Committee.

6:30 PMFarragut Museum

Committee. 6:30 PMParks and Athletics Council.

6:30 PMSand Volleyball.

12 iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors. 1 – 3 PM

Sand Volleyball.

13 Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter For Seniors. 1 – 3 PM

Stormwater Advisory Committee. 3:30 PM

Board of Mayor and Aldermen. 7 PM

Coed Softball.Sand Volleyball.

15 Fun with Farragut’s Fleet.9 – 11 AM


11 AM – 12:30 PM

17 Facebook for Seniors. 1 – 3 PM


18 Yoga. 9 – 10 AMPersonnel Committee. 6 PMPilates. 6:30 – 7:30 PMSand Volleyball.

19 Sand Volleyball

20 Municipal Planning Commission. 7 PM

Coed Softball. Sand Volleyball.

23 Beginning Tai Chi. 9 – 11 AM

Continuing Tai Chi. 11 AM – 12:30 PM

24 Samsung Galaxy Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors. 1 – 3 PM


25 Samsung Galaxy Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors. 1 – 3 PM

Farragut Museum Committee. 1:30 PM

Pilates. 6:30 – 7:30 PMVisual Resources Review

Board. 7 PMSand Volleyball.

26 Board of Zoning Appeals. 7 PM

27 Board of Mayor and Aldermen. 7 PM



11 AM – 12:30 PM

31 Zumba. 6:30 – 7:30 PMMen’s Softball.Sand Volleyball.

SEPTEMBER1 iPad/iPhone Basics for

Seniors. 1 - 3 PMKnox County Education

Relations Committee. 4 PMArts Council. 5:30 PMSand Volleyball.

2 Economic Development Committee. 8 AM

iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors. 1 - 3 PM

3 Staff/Developer Meetings.Coed Softball.Sand Volleyball.

7 Town Hall Closed – Labor Day.

8 Sand Volleyball.

9 Early Voting.

10 Early Voting.Stormwater Advisory

Committee. 3:30 PMBoard of Mayor and

Aldermen. 7 PM


11 Early Voting.Facebook for Seniors.

10 AM – 12 PM

12 Early Voting.

14 Early Voting.24th Annual Free Day of

Putt-Putt. Noon – 9 PMSamsung Galaxy

Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors. 1 – 3 PM

Municipal and Traffic Enforcement Court. 6 PM

Men’s Softball.Sand Volleyball.

15 Early Voting.Samsung Galaxy

Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors. 1 – 3 PM

Personnel Committee. 6 PM

16 Early Voting.Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter

For Seniors. 1 – 3 PM

17 Early Voting.Municipal Planning

Commission. 7 PMCoed Softball.

18 Early Voting.

19 Early Voting.

21 Early Voting.Men’s Softball.

22 Early Voting.Farragut Museum

Committee. 1:30 PMVisual Resources Review

Board. 7 PM

23 Early Voting.Board of Zoning Appeals.

7 PM

24 Early Voting.Board of Mayor and

Aldermen. 7 PMCoed Softball.

25 Farragut Food Festival. 6:30 – 9:30 PM

27 Celebrate Your Parks. 1:30 – 3:30 PM

28 Farragut Museum Membership Dinner.5:15 – 7:30 PM

Men’s Softball.

Join the Farragut Museum this July!Membership dollars are essential to preserving the heritage of the Farragut com-

munity through the Farragut Museum. Memberships are available at various levelsfrom individual to lifetime and are valid from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.Benefits of membership include a 10% discount on all items in the Museum GiftShop and invitations to special events. Plus, it’s a tax deductible donation!

Memberships can be purchased online at townoffarragut.org/register or in per-son at the Town Hall. For more information about the museum, visit townoffar-ragut.org/museum or contact Julia Barham at 966-7057 or [email protected].

Important Public NoticeKingston Pike Road Closure – Saturday, July 4

Due to the Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade, Kingston Pike will beclosed on Saturday, July 4 from Concord Road to Boring Road from 8:30 a.m. toapproximately noon. Detours are:

• North side – Campbell Station Road to Grigsby Chapel Road to Smith Road toKingston Pike (going west) or Campbell Station Road to Parkside Drive to LovellRoad (going east).

• South side – Concord Road to Turkey Creek Road to Virtue Road to KingstonPike (going west) or Concord Road to Kingston Pike (going east). S. CampbellStation Road will be open to Municipal Center Drive just south of Kingston Pike foraccess to the bank, post office, etc.

The portion of Kingston Pike from Concord Road/West End Avenue to CampbellStation Road will be reopened approximately 15 minutes after the final parade par-ticipant has passed through the Campbell Station Road/Kingston Pike intersection.Kingston Pike will be fully reopened once all participants are safely off the road.

For more information about the parade or road closure, please call the Parks andLeisure Services Department at 966-7057.

Town Approves Fiscal Year 2016 BudgetThe Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the FY2016 Town budget

at their regularly stated meeting on Thursday, June 11. The “2015 Farragut Finances– A Budget Overview” publication will be inserted into the farragutpress later thissummer and will include FY2015 highlights along with FY2016 goals, CapitalInvestment Program (CIP) projects, interesting facts and an overview of the Town’sfinances.

The FY2016 budget is balanced and continues to meet the needs of the communi-ty while maintaining services. The Town is in good financial health and continuesto experience business and revenue growth from retail establishments locating inFarragut.

More detailed information about the Town’s budget can be found on our websiteat townoffarragut.org/documents and is available for review at the Farragut TownHall and the Farragut Branch of the Knox County Library.

Farragut equipment now available forneighborhood cleanups

Beginning July 1, Farragut neighborhoods will have the opportunity to borrowthe Town’s cleanup equipment – including vests, pickers and trash bags – for theirneighborhood cleanup days. A neighborhood representative should call the Parksand Leisure Services Department at 966-7057 to reserve the equipment 72 hoursprior to the scheduled cleanup event and will be required to return within two daysof the event. Neighborhoods will be responsible for disposing of the used trashbags.

This “green” volunteer opportunity is in addition to the Town of Farragut’s estab-lished “Adopt” programs, including Adopt A Mile, Adopt A Greenway and Adopt-A-Stream. These adoption programs are a great way for individuals, families andorganizations to get involved and keep Farragut clean. Find more detailed informa-tion about these three programs at townoffarragut.org/volunteer or by calling 966-7057.

ATHLETIC LEAGUE INFORMATIONFall Softball Leagues - All leagues play by ASA rules at Mayor Bob Leonard Park

in the evenings and are for participants 18 and older. The registration deadline isMonday, July 20. Cost is $325 per team. Payment and team roster must be receivedat the time of registration. Leagues include seven regular season games and a post-season single elimination tournament. Please review league rules prior to registering forleagues.

Men’s Recreational “D” League – Mondays beginning Aug. 3. Home run rulewith a limit of 2 per team, per game. No league play on Monday, Sept. 7.

Coed Recreational “D” League – Thursdays beginning Aug. 6. Home run limit of1 per team, per game.

For more information and to register, please call Alden Rosner or Ashley Lanhamat 966-7057 or sign up online at townoffarragut.org/register.

Keep your valuables safe!Don’t give a thief the opportunity to steal your purse or belongings! During these

busy summer months, the Town of Farragut reminds you to please leave your valu-ables at home or hidden from sight in your vehicles while visiting our parks andgreenways. If you experience a theft, visit or contact the Knox County Sheriff’sSatellite Office at the Town Hall at 675-3210 to file a report.

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