Light the Park
November 20, 2022, 4:52 p.m.


SHOP FARRAGUT and The Town of Farragut will again usher in the holiday season with the 11th Annual Countdown to LIGHT THE PARK, presented by The KNOX FOX Realty Group.

The event will be held from 5:00 -7:30 pm on Monday, November 21st at Founder’s Park on Campbell Station Road, near the Farragut branch of the Knox County Library.

With the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen in attendance, and entertainment by area performers, this family friendly event will set the holiday mood. The highlight of the evening will be when Mayor Ron Williams and other Town officials welcome a very special guest dressed in a Red Suit. He will be asked to help throw the switch at approximately 6:30 pm on 50+ trees, garland pole wraps and other lighted decorations, featuring over 70,000 glistening bulbs throughout the park and all the way down to the Campbell Station Inn! Entertainment will be provided by the Farragut High School Choral Dept., the Akima Club Singers, the Concord Brass Quintet, plus Soloists from Farragut’s Angela Floyd Schools. Mrs. S. Claus and her elves will be there helping post letters to the North Pole!

Parking will be available across the street from the park, courtesy of Westgate Christian Fellowship and Holy Cross Anglican Church at 515 Herron Rd. across from the Library traffic light entrance. The Knoxville Sheriff’s Department will be on hand to assist those crossing Campbell Station Road.

Attendees can look forward to enjoying the holiday cheer with freshly-baked cookies to be provided by area businesses. Coffee and hot chocolate will be courtesy of First Watch Café. In addition to Presenting Sponsor The KNOX FOX, other confirmed sponsors include: SouthEast Bank and TDS Telecom - (gold level); The LEE Company and Bank Of America - (silver level); First Utility District, Josh Hemphill State Farm, Art House Kichen and Bath and the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union - (community level).

Additionally, these area businesses will be represented; Tennessee State Bank, International Flair Jewelers, Daddy Mac's Restaurant, Cool Sports, Faith Promise Church|Farragut, Send Senior Citizens Love, First Watch Café. The Cutting Edge Classroom, Fresh Impressions, Gardenia Cottage Interiors, Hope Valley Church, LOTUS Hair Studio, 865LIFE Wearables, Parrott Concessions, and Kona Ice! The event’s media sponsors also include the Farragut Press and Myi105.3 WFIV.

The event will be held rain or shine.