Frank Murphy interviews Carol Evans, Executive Director of Legacy Parks Foundation. Legacy Parks works to expand parks, create trails and increase access to rivers. Since 2005, Legacy Parks has raised over $32 million for parks and open space, helped conserve 1,000 acres of forest and farmland, and added over 800 acres of parkland in the region. The foundation has five areas of focus: 
Connect our Greenways and Trails
Create Recreational Opportunities for the Underserved 
Exceed the National Average for Public Parks and Green Space
Maintain the Health of and Access to Our Waterways
Preserve Our Ridges and Views

Their current and upcoming projects include art installations along the SoKno Rail Trail & Art Walk and a new pedestrian bridge at Seven Islands State Birding Park. Learn more at https://legacyparks.org/ 

The annual Legacy Luncheon for the Parks will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at Johnson University. This year's guest speaker will be Conor Knighton of CBS Sunday Morning. He is the author of the book Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park. Tickets and information are available at https://legacyparks.org/2026-legacy-luncheon-for-the-parks/ 

Frank Murphy interviews Carol Evans, Executive Director of Legacy Parks Foundation. Legacy Parks works to expand parks, create trails and increase access to rivers. Since 2005, Legacy Parks has raised over $32 million for parks and open space, helped conserve 1,000 acres of forest and farmland, and added over 800 acres of parkland in the region. The foundation has five areas of focus:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Connect our Greenways and Trails</li>
<li>Create Recreational Opportunities for the Underserved&nbsp;</li>
<li>Exceed the National Average for Public Parks and Green Space</li>
<li>Maintain the Health of and Access to Our Waterways</li>
<li>Preserve Our Ridges and Views</li>
</ul>
Their current and upcoming projects include art installations along the SoKno Rail Trail &amp; Art Walk and a new pedestrian bridge at Seven Islands State Birding Park. Learn more at <a href="https://legacyparks.org/">https://legacyparks.org/</a>&nbsp;
The annual Legacy Luncheon for the Parks will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at Johnson University. This year's guest speaker will be Conor Knighton of CBS Sunday Morning. He is the author of the book&nbsp;Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park. Tickets and information are available at <a href="https://legacyparks.org/2026-legacy-luncheon-for-the-parks/">https://legacyparks.org/2026-legacy-luncheon-for-the-parks/</a>&nbsp;

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Legacy Parks Foundation

Frank Murphy interviews Mona Nair, Development Director of Blount County Habitat for Humanity and Tony and Hazel Hughes, chairpersons of the 14th Annual Homes FORE! Humanity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at Lambert Acres Golf Course. Learn more about the golf tournament at https://blounthabitat.kindful.com/e/14th-annual-homes-fore-humanity-golf-tournament-presented-by-atmos-energy 

The ReStore is a venture of Blount County Habitat for Humanity and supports its mission to provide simple, affordable homes for people in need through the sale of donated items at reduced prices. The ReStore also benefits the community by diverting waste from local landfills. In addition, we collaborate with other community agencies to help support their clients’ needs. The Blount County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is located at 548 Foothills Plaza Drive in Maryville, Tennessee. 

Blount County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of HFHI, a global, non-profit housing organization operated on ecumenical Christian principles. They are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally by constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; by advocating for fair housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Learn more at https://blounthabitat.org/ 

Frank Murphy interviews Mona Nair, Development Director of Blount County Habitat for Humanity and Tony and Hazel Hughes, chairpersons of the 14th Annual Homes FORE! Humanity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at Lambert Acres Golf Course. Learn more about the golf tournament at <a href="https://blounthabitat.kindful.com/e/14th-annual-homes-fore-humanity-golf-tournament-presented-by-atmos-energy">https://blounthabitat.kindful.com/e/14th-annual-homes-fore-humanity-golf-tournament-presented-by-atmos-energy</a>&nbsp;
The ReStore is a venture of Blount County Habitat for Humanity and supports its mission to provide simple, affordable homes for people in need through the sale of donated items at reduced prices. The ReStore also benefits the community by diverting waste from local landfills. In addition, we collaborate with other community agencies to help support their clients&rsquo; needs. The Blount County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is located at&nbsp;548 Foothills Plaza Drive in Maryville, Tennessee.&nbsp;
Blount County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of HFHI, a global, non-profit housing organization operated on ecumenical Christian principles. They are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally by constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; by advocating for fair housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Learn more at <a href="https://blounthabitat.org/">https://blounthabitat.org/</a>&nbsp;

Blount County Habitat for Humanity

Frank Murphy interviews Maestro Brian Salesky, Artistic Director of the Amadeus Concert Ensemble, which will present its ninth season of free concerts as part of the Cathedral Concert Series at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 711 S. Northshore Drive in Knoxville. The performances will feature 29 works by 19 composers spanning four centuries of music. 

The season’s themed concerts are: 
PIANO PASSIONS on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
FROM PARIS WITH LOVE on Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 5:30 p.m.
SCHUBERTFEST on Sunday, April 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Free reservations may be made three weeks prior to each concert at www.shcathedral.org/cathedral-concert-series/ 

The season’s themed concerts commence with PIANO PASSIONS on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The program includes Vivaldi’s Concerto for Strings in D minor, Falla’s Pantomine and Ritual Fire Dance from El Amor Brujo, a movement from Granados’ Piano Quintet, and the Knoxville premiers of Koželuch’s Keyboard Concerto for Four Hands, Turina’s Rapsodia Sinfónica, and Marcello’s Introduction, Aria, and Presto. The featured soloist is the internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Chih-Long Hu, Professor of Piano at UT Knoxville, whose brilliant musicianship has earned him significant competition awards in Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Andorra, and California. Maestro Salesky will join Dr. Hu at the keyboard for the duo concerto.

Since 2023, Maestro Salesky has produced and conducted Amadeus Concert Ensemble concerts dedicated to the music of Verdi, Mozart, Handel, Beethoven, Richard and Johann Strauss, French Opera, Spanish/Polish/Russian composers, and a musical celebration of Sacred Heart Cathedral’s
Casavant organ.

Frank Murphy interviews Maestro Brian Salesky, Artistic Director of the Amadeus Concert Ensemble, which will present its ninth season of free concerts as part of the&nbsp;Cathedral Concert Series at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 711 S. Northshore Drive in Knoxville. The performances will feature&nbsp;29 works by 19 composers spanning four centuries of music.&nbsp;
The season&rsquo;s themed concerts are:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>PIANO PASSIONS on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:30&nbsp;p.m.</li>
<li>FROM PARIS WITH LOVE on Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 5:30 p.m.</li>
<li>SCHUBERTFEST on Sunday, April 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.</li>
</ul>
Free reservations may be made three weeks prior to each concert at <a href="https://www.shcathedral.org/cathedral-concert-series/">www.shcathedral.org/cathedral-concert-series/</a>&nbsp;
The season&rsquo;s themed concerts commence with PIANO PASSIONS on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:30&nbsp;p.m. The program includes Vivaldi&rsquo;s Concerto for Strings in D minor, Falla&rsquo;s Pantomine and Ritual Fire&nbsp;Dance from El Amor Brujo, a movement from Granados&rsquo; Piano Quintet, and the Knoxville premiers of&nbsp;Koželuch&rsquo;s Keyboard Concerto for Four Hands, Turina&rsquo;s Rapsodia Sinf&oacute;nica, and Marcello&rsquo;s&nbsp;Introduction, Aria, and Presto. The featured soloist is the internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Chih-Long Hu, Professor of Piano at UT Knoxville, whose brilliant musicianship has earned him significant&nbsp;competition awards in Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Andorra, and California. Maestro Salesky will join Dr. Hu&nbsp;at the keyboard for the duo concerto.
Since 2023, Maestro Salesky has produced and conducted Amadeus&nbsp;Concert Ensemble concerts dedicated to the music of Verdi, Mozart, Handel,&nbsp;Beethoven, Richard and Johann Strauss, French Opera, Spanish/Polish/Russian composers, and a musical celebration of Sacred Heart Cathedral&rsquo;s Casavant organ.

Amadeus Concert Ensemble 2026-27 Season

Frank Murphy interviews Pedro Tomás-Mitchell, president of HoLa Hora Latina. The 25th HoLa Festival will be held on the Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for those 12 years and older. 

Local vendors will be selling handmade, artisan crafts, art, home décor, apparel, jewelry, and other unique items authentic to Hispanic cultures. Food vendors will be selling homemade Latin American cuisine and draft beer. The festival features performances by Latin jazz, rock, salsa, and traditional bands and dancers. Children can learn about Spain and Latin America at the Hispanic Heritage Booths. Learn more at https://holahoralatina.org/hola-festival/ 

HoLa Hora Latina started in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1992 and is the oldest grassroots Latino non-profit organization in East Tennessee. Chartered in 2003, it is now a 501(c)(3) charity. The mission of HoLa Hora Latina is to promote unity in the community by creating art, cultural and communication bridges between the greater Knoxville and Latino communities and by encouraging education, participation and leadership.

Frank Murphy interviews Pedro Tom&aacute;s-Mitchell, president of HoLa Hora Latina. The 25th HoLa Festival will be held on the Performance Lawn at World&rsquo;s Fair Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for those 12 years and older.&nbsp;
Local vendors will be selling handmade, artisan crafts, art, home d&eacute;cor, apparel, jewelry, and other unique items authentic to Hispanic cultures. Food vendors will be selling homemade Latin American cuisine and draft beer. The festival features performances by Latin jazz, rock, salsa, and traditional bands and dancers. Children can learn about Spain and Latin America at the Hispanic Heritage Booths. Learn more at <a href="https://holahoralatina.org/hola-festival/">https://holahoralatina.org/hola-festival/</a>&nbsp;
HoLa Hora Latina started in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1992 and is the oldest grassroots Latino non-profit organization in East Tennessee. Chartered in 2003, it is now a 501(c)(3) charity. The mission of HoLa Hora Latina is to promote unity in the community by creating art, cultural and communication bridges between the greater Knoxville and Latino communities and by encouraging education, participation and leadership.

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