Children's Activity Book

Town of Farragut

Activity Book

Use my color code to color in the town seal! (page 2)

Meet Admiral Farragut 1-Skin Color -Face and Hands Compus, 2- Yellow/Gold -Buttons, Stars, and Leafs 3-Blue/Navy -Jacket, Pants, Hat, Lettering, and inside of Circle 4-Brown -Hair 5-Black-Shoes, and Band on Hat Cloth, Badges on Shoulders, 6-Gray -Table and the Head on front page 7-White -Collor of the Shirt David Glasgow Farragut was born near the Town of Farragut. He became a midshipman in the Navy at the age of nine. At 11, he served in the War of 1812. He also served in the MexicanAmerican War, and was a Rear Admiral in the Civil War. His great contributions earned him the rank of admiral, the first in US Naval history.

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Note to parents: This activity booklet was designed for elementaryaged children to teach them about our community and our government. For a list of local attractions, special events, dining options, and shops, please visit www.visitfarragut.org.

Campbell Station Inn

Recognized as one of the earliest inns in Tennessee, the Campbell Station Inn served as a favorite stopping spot for families, hunters, and stock drivers passing through Knoxville. During the Civil War’s Battle of Campbell Station, the home sheltered both Union and Confederate wounded. Today, the home is a welcome center, rental space, and the site of the Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza.

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How does local government work for you?

The Town of Farragut was founded in 1980 by a group of concerned citizens, dissatisfied with their government, who took matters into their own hands and created a new government and new town. Find the different Town departments.

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Word Bank Town Attorney Parks Inspections

Finance Alderman Codes Recorder

Volunteers Planning Public Works Tourism

The Town of Farragut staff makes sure buildings are safe; you can travel on streets; special events are planned; parks are fun; new neighborhoods and businesses are following our rules; trees are planted; and much more. Town of Farragut utilities are provided by the First Utility District (water and sewer), Knoxville Utilities Board (gas), and Lenoir City Utilities Board (electric).

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What is your Favorite Town Special Event?

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Freaky Friday Fright Nite Independence Day Parade Summer Concert Series Light the Park Fun with Farragut’s Fleet Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo Shamrock Ball Celebrate the Season

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Take a trip on your bike through Farragut!

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Public Safety

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement for the Town of Farragut. Fire, emergency, and ambulance services are available by Rural/Metro Corporation subscription.

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Patrol officers remind you: Always wear your _ _ _ t _ _ _ _ .

Avoid talking to _ _ r _ _ _ e _ _ .

Call _ _ _ in case of an emergency.

Do not _ _ _ y with guns.

Firefighters remind you: Change the _ _ t _ _ _ _ _ _ in your smoke detectors twice a year .

Do not _ l _ _ with matches.

P_ _ _ t _ _ _ a fire exit drill with your family and have a meeting spot outside.

If your clothes are on fire, s_ _ _, d _ _ _, and r _ _ _ .

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What can you do in Town of Farragut Parks?

The Town of Farragut has community parks throughout the town including Anchor Park, BlueCross Healthy Place at Town Hall, Mayor Bob Leonard Park, McFee Park, Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza, and Founders Park. The Town of Farragut also has miles of greenway trails at Grisby Chapel, McFee, Parkside, and Turkey Creek.

Find and Circle

• Tennis racket and ball • Volleyball • Runners • Slide • Kite • Stroller • Ducks • Camera • Swing • Bike • Baseball • Music • Picnic basket

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Let’s Get Together!

The Community Center has classes and special events throughout the year. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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1. Tiny Tots _______ gets even the little ones active, so they score buckets.

2. _____________ groups use our gym for PE. 3. Purchase a ________ card to secure the best deal and plan to come often.

4. The _____ club learns new games and plays old, favorite ones.

5. It’s stretch time at _______ class.

6. Many options are available if you want movement and exercise in our _______ classes.

7. Special ________ are held throughout the year, such as Mario Kart tournaments, Drive-In Movies, and Art shows.

8. Indoor playtime lets your young child explore at _________ Takeover.

9. Fall Break and Spring Break mean ______ at the Community Center.

10. In the ______ class, create a new project with varying mediums.

11. Join us in the gym for _____________, but stay out of the kitchen.

12. Teams race to determine which group can put together a _________ the fastest at this Palooza.

13. There is a fun toddler story time with books and a related ______.

14. Watch for blocks and spikes as you score points for your team during _________ open gym.

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Puzzle Pickleball Yoga Gaming Events Toddler Art Punch Homeschool Basketball Craft Camp Fitness Volleyball

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Only Rain Down the Storm Drain Farragut’s storm drains connect to North Fork Turkey Creek, Turkey Creek, and Little Turkey Creek which continue on to Fort Loudoun Lake. These water sources are our drinking water and our recreational water. Please do not dump waste. Protect Our Water.

Cross Out: Things that should not go in the storm drain.

Color: Items that belong in rivers, creeks, etc.

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Proud of our History The Farragut Museum, located at Town Hall, is a treasure chest of artifacts and photographs that explain the history of the Farragut and Concord communities and includes an extensive Admiral David Farragut collection. Outside, the Farragut Memorial Plaza features a bronze statue of Admiral Farragut, Civil War era cannons, and historical markers on Admiral Farragut’s life. Come Visit Us!

In the museum, you can find:

1. HPSI 1. A replica of Admiral Farragut’s _ _ _ _ , the USS Hartford.

2. HNACI 2. Admiral Farragut’s personal dishes or _ _ _ _ _ .

3. RMDU 3. A _ _ _ _ from the USS Hartford as field music was used to 4. TTASNIO communicate with troops.

5. ELSLSH 4. Artwork detailing the Civil War battle fought in Farragut known 6. UKCLBE as the Battle of Campbell _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

7. GNSI 5. Sailors from the 1800s made carvings from whaleteeth, whale bone, sea _ _ _ _ _ _ , and tortoise shells known as scrimshaw.

6. Parts of a Civil War uniform including a hat and belt _ _ _ _ _ _ .

7. The Lone Star _ _ _ _ from the Farragut Lone Star general store and filling station from 1925 .

1. BLTTAE 2. MDAILRSA 3. DSEPE 4. KPRA

Bonus Tidbits:

1. Admiral Farragut is most famous for his victory at the _ _ _ _ _ _ of Mobile Bay. 2. The local schools in Farragut are known as the Farragut _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

3. Admiral Farragut’s famous quote includes the line Full _ _ _ _ _ Ahead!

4. Don’t miss the history markers along the walking trail at Founders _ _ _ _ .

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If I were Mayor of Farragut...

What would you do if you were Mayor?

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Fun Facts:

• The Mayor of Farragut is elected every four years, and the Mayor can only serve two terms.

• The Mayor and four aldermen make up the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA). BOMA makes decisions about city laws, policies, taxes, and budgets.

• The Mayor is in charge of the BOMA meetings and often represents Farragut at community meetings.

• Every town citizen, over 18, gets to vote for the Mayor.

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