Alternate Routes Suggested for Kingston Pike

Are you a parent or citizen having trouble getting through the Kingston Pike traffic in front of the two entrances (Lendon Welch Way and West End Avenue) to Farragut Intermediate, Middle and High Schools?

The Town is offering two suggested alternatives to "beat" the traffic congestion along the Pike:

• For those driving east on Kingston Pike or turning left onto Kingston Pike from Campbell Station Road – Remain in the right lane on Kingston Pike until you have passed Lendon Welch Way (formerly Stadium Drive). Then merge into the left lane to access the left turn lane onto West End Avenue. West End Avenue is currently the least congested entrance to Farragut High School.
  
• For quicker access to West End Avenue and to avoid congestion in front of school entrances – Continue traveling south on Campbell Station Road (across Kingston Pike) or turn right on S. Campbell Station Road from Kingston Pike. Continue traveling south to reach the intersection with Concord Road; turn left onto Concord Road. Continue straight to the traffic signal with Kingston Pike; stay straight to access West End Avenue or turn right to access Kingston Pike.

We send a special thanks to all of our citizens for helping make these traffic transitions due to the Campbell Station Road Widening Project as smooth as possible. Please feel free to call 966-7057 with any questions or concerns and visit our website - www.townoffarragut.org - for more information.

Chelsey Riemann
Public Relations Coordinator

"Free" is key word at Covenant Health Check

During a time when health care costs keep rising, citizens are looking for ways to still get the care they need and deserve while at the same time saving as much money as possible. The Town of Farragut and Covenant Health are offering a valuable opportunity to accomplish both of these goals at the upcoming Covenant Health Check, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Farragut Town Hall.

Don't miss a myriad of free - yes, free - health screenings! You can find out your bone density, check your heart health with an EKG and make sure your vision is on target. You will also find many informational booths set up throughout the Town Hall with information on topics ranging from allergies, stroke and smoking cessation.

Another service provided by Covenant Health is optional blood tests for a fee between $15 and $20 each. Visit http://www.townoffarragut.org/news/show/150 to get a list of all the tests offered.

Again, please don't pass up this opportunity to check on your health and talk to medical professionals - for FREE! We hope to see you on Sept. 4.

Chelsey Riemann
Public Relations Coordinator

Highway Patrol and Sheriff to Help Alleviate Farragut School Traffic

The Town of Farragut and Knox County Schools would like to extend their appreciation to the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Knox County Sheriff for providing traffic control assistance at Farragut schools beginning next Monday, Aug. 17.

This assistance from law enforcement will be critical as parents and students become accustomed to new traffic patterns and access to their schools. These organizations are joining forces and asking parents, student drivers and citizens alike to please be patient during the 2009-2010 school year and allow plenty of extra time to reach your destinations, especially if utilizing Campbell Station Road or Kingston Pike around the entrances to the schools.

We encourage you to visit www.townoffarragut.org for more specific traffic information, including the Farragut Primary School mandatory traffic plan for dropping off and picking up students.

As always, please call 966-7057 with any questions or concerns.

Chelsey Riemann
Public Relations Coordinator

Farragut Businesses - Don't Miss a Free Advertising Opportunity!

Farragut businesses, non-profit organizations and community groups are encouraged to register to be a part of the Town's annual Freaky Friday Fright Nite event on Oct. 30, 2009. There is no charge to be part of this great event - one of the largest family events in our area! Simply access a registration form at www.townoffarragut.org and return it by the priority deadline of Friday, Sept. 4 to secure your spot.

Your only investment will be providing giveaways for the children who "trick or treat" along the walk trail, whether candy or items with your organization's logo! The registration form will fill you in on all the specifics.

Please don't let this opportunity pass by to share your organization's name and mission with our community! Contact Anne LaGrow at 966-7057 or anne.lagrow@townoffarragut.org with any questions.

Campbell Station Road Lane Changes

Just a quick post to ask Farragut citizens to please be aware of lane changes on Campbell Station Road from I-40 to Kingston Pike due to construction. Please use caution while driving!