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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Farragut's defense finally spark a much-needed first win?
  • Which Farragut events can you catch after work today?

Also on today's calendar: Elementary School PE (ages 6-10) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football Recap: Easton Lear and Shawn Raines Lead the Defense for Farragut Win (maxpreps.com) — Farragut High's defense finally powered the Admirals to their first win of the season, shutting out rival Bearden 10-0 behind interceptions from Easton Lear and Shawn Raines. Now sitting at 1-5, Farragut quickly turns around to host familiar foe Hardin Valley Academy this Thursday at 7 p.m., giving local fans another chance to pack the stands.
   

• Daily Connections: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (knoxtntoday.com) — Farragut residents have several ways to plug in today, from an "Our American Stories: Voices from TN" program at the Farragut Museum to drop-in adult dodgeball at the Farragut Community Center. You can also explore Knoxville's 865 Fest, support Girl Scouts' project for shelter dogs, and mark your calendar for Frozen Head State Park's Heritage Day on October 10.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Cashier - Pizza Maker (05459) Full/Part-time in Farragut. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1370) in Farragut. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farragut here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lenoir City

  • What E-Rate makes possible: Four lessons from our district (eschoolnews.com)
  • TSSAA football schedule for Week 7 of Tennessee high school season (dnj.com)

Oak Ridge

  • Appalachian People: Natives & Transplants ~ George Brosi - The Laurel of Asheville (thelaurelofasheville.com)
  • Dr. Hash Hashemian: Success is built with the right people (knoxtntoday.com)
  • Approval to build Oak Ridge nuclear reactor comes ahead of schedule for TVA (knoxnews.com)

Ok Farragut! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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