Farragut Sustainability

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Farragut's Office of Sustainability aims to encourage thoughful choices so that we have and will continue to have, the water, materials, and resources to protect the economy, human health, and our environment for present and future generations.

Last night, students from the University of Tennessee presented their findings of a micro tree inventory, which they con...
10/28/2015

Last night, students from the University of Tennessee presented their findings of a micro tree inventory, which they conducted at two Farragut parks: Founders Park and McFee Park. They summarized their findings on the health and diversity of trees in those parks and made recommendations on how to better maintain the trees. Special thanks to the students (Andrew Schneider, Brandon Porch, and Samuel Peyton) as well as the professionals who provided them with technical assistance throughout the project.
Dr. Sharon Jean-Philippe, Assistant Professor @ University of Tennessee Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
Tom Simpson, Regional Urban Forester @ Tennessee Department of Agriculture
David Vandergriff, Extension Agent @ University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

An eight-legged friend was caught investigating the new tool storage box at the Farragut Outdoor Classroom. The tool box...
06/30/2015

An eight-legged friend was caught investigating the new tool storage box at the Farragut Outdoor Classroom. The tool box will store tools needed for projects at the Outdoor Classroom, and was funded through a community garden grant, which the Town's sustainability and stormwater programs received from the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association.

Are chickens allowed in Farragut? YES, but it's dependent on two factors: the zoning district in which you live and the ...
06/30/2015

Are chickens allowed in Farragut? YES, but it's dependent on two factors: the zoning district in which you live and the acreage of your property. The following three zoning districts and minimum lot sizes allow for poultry to be kept on the property.

Zoning District: Minimum Lot Size:
Agricultural (A) 5 acres
Rural Single-Family Residential (R-1) 1 acre
Rural Single-Family Acre Residential (R-1-S-A) 1 acre

Area regulations within the Farragut Zoning Ordinance that are also applicable to agricultural uses and building permits may be required. To determine the zoning district in which you live, contact the Community Development Department at 966-7057 or view the Zoning Map on our website at townoffarragut.org/zoningmap.

For more information on raising urban chickens, visit urbanchickens.org.

In recent years, household LED bulbs have come with a steep up-front cost as compared to both incandescent and CFL techn...
05/14/2015

In recent years, household LED bulbs have come with a steep up-front cost as compared to both incandescent and CFL technologies. Recently, LED bulb prices have dropped drastically, and the energy savings that come with them are significant. Check out this infographic to learn just how much money can be saved by switching your household bulbs to LED.

This infographic was inspired by a grant recently awarded to the Farragut Office of Sustainability by the Walmart Community Foundation. The grant will be used to hold a light bulb exchange event in which residents can obtain a new LED light bulb by turning in inefficient, incandescent bulbs. The date and details of the program will be announced in the near future.

The Town of Farragut is now providing single-stream recycling bins at McFee Park for park goer use. These bins are not i...
05/06/2015

The Town of Farragut is now providing single-stream recycling bins at McFee Park for park goer use. These bins are not intended for residential recycling purposes. While visiting the park, these blue, clearly-marked cans provide an easy way to recycle appropriate materials instead of throwing them in the waste can. For more information regarding public space recycling, visit the Town's Office of Sustainability program page.

http://townoffarragut.org/index.aspx?nid=413

The Farragut Office of Sustainability was recently awarded a grant from the Walmart Community Foundation. The grant mone...
04/29/2015

The Farragut Office of Sustainability was recently awarded a grant from the Walmart Community Foundation. The grant money will be used to purchase LED light bulbs, which residents can obtain by turning in inefficient incandescent bulbs. Details of the program will be announced in the near future.

The Dixie Lee Farmer's Market opens at 9am this Saturday, May 2 at the Renaissance, 12740 Kingston Pike. Stop by and get...
04/29/2015

The Dixie Lee Farmer's Market opens at 9am this Saturday, May 2 at the Renaissance, 12740 Kingston Pike. Stop by and get some fresh, local produce to take home with you!

The Town of Farragut will be utilizing more solar energy at one of its parks. In an effort to properly light the America...
04/28/2015

The Town of Farragut will be utilizing more solar energy at one of its parks. In an effort to properly light the American flag at Anchor Park, the Town will be installing a solar-powered LED spot light on the flag pole. It's not big, but it prevents the Town from incurring costs associated with physically moving the pole close to a source of electricity. It also enables the Town to utilize our natural resources while saving money on electric bills. Pictures to come once the new light is installed.

Travis the Traveling Turtle loved to crawl along the creeks until oil cans, six pack rings and cigarette butts invaded h...
03/30/2015

Travis the Traveling Turtle loved to crawl along the creeks until oil cans, six pack rings and cigarette butts invaded his homeland. Find out how to help Travis fight regain his rightful terrain at .
http://www.knox-earthfest.org/

INTERESTED IN SOLAR ENERGY? Visit SPECTRUM, the University of Tennessee’s interactive solar energy exhibit at Knoxville ...
03/09/2015

INTERESTED IN SOLAR ENERGY? Visit SPECTRUM, the University of Tennessee’s interactive solar energy exhibit at Knoxville Center Mall on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. for a free community event to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about solar energy for your home or business. ARiES Energy will present information about installing solar panels - the process, pay-back period, impact on electricity bills, and more! A solar energy expert from ARiES Energy will also be available following the presentation to answer your questions about solar energy.

THE EVENT IS FREE and open to the public.

WHAT: SPECTRUM Solar 101 Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: SPECTRUM, Knoxville Center Mall, Level 2 next to JCPenney

PARTNERS:
University of Tennessee
ARiES Energy
The City of Knoxville
TN-SCORE

To register, go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spectrum-solar-101-workshop-tickets-15816162568

Single stream recycling is coming to the Town of Farragut! The Town Public Works staff is hard at work creating a new du...
02/04/2015

Single stream recycling is coming to the Town of Farragut! The Town Public Works staff is hard at work creating a new dumpster enclosure, which will house a recycling dumpster at McFee Park. The dumpster and several recycling bins should be in place sometime this spring.

The Friends of the Orlando Wetlands (FOW) is a citizen support organization for the City of Orlando's Orlando Wetlands P...
11/05/2014

The Friends of the Orlando Wetlands (FOW) is a citizen support organization for the City of Orlando's Orlando Wetlands Park. Its mission is to work with the City of Orlando in providing educational opportunities to increase community awareness, support and appreciation of the park and its wildlife.

http://www.orlandowetlands.org/index.php?submenuheader=9

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Farragut, TN
37934

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18659667057

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