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 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 book 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 Kristy DuBose, executive director of The Koinonia Foundation of Tennessee, which provides a variety of programs designed to support, empower, and engage individuals with disabilities. These programs include recreational and social opportunities, educational workshops, skill-building activities, and community-based events that promote inclusion and independence. They serve individuals with disabilities across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and abilities. They work with participants who may experience physical, developmental, intellectual, or sensory disabilities. 

The annual Koinonia Foundation Gala will be held on September 24, 2026 at The Press Room. Tickets are $100 per person or $775 for a table of eight. Information is available at https://kftn.org/2026-gala/ 

Frank Murphy interviews Kristy DuBose, executive director of The Koinonia Foundation of Tennessee, which provides a variety of programs designed to support, empower, and engage individuals with disabilities. These programs include recreational and social opportunities, educational workshops, skill-building activities, and community-based events that promote inclusion and independence. They serve individuals with disabilities across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and abilities. They work with participants who may experience physical, developmental, intellectual, or sensory disabilities.&nbsp;
The annual Koinonia Foundation Gala will be held on September 24, 2026 at The Press Room. Tickets are $100 per person or $775 for a table of eight. Information is available at <a href="https://kftn.org/2026-gala/">https://kftn.org/2026-gala/</a>&nbsp;

Koinonia Foundation of Tennessee

Frank Murphy interviews Mindy Savage of the American Heart Association and Matt Odom, chairman of the 2026 Greater Knoxville Heart Walk. This year's walk takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Covenant Health Park, 500 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville. More than 3,000 people are expected to gather for the new Greater Knoxville Heart Walk experience, a participant-centered event focused on CPR readiness, survivor stories and community impact. The walk begins and ends on the field following a route through downtown Knoxville.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:30 am – Gates open for pre-walk activities
8:30 am – Tug-of-war competition
9:15 am – Programming
9:30 am – Walk kicks off from the field

Heart Walk is the Association’s largest community-facing initiative. Through fundraising, community education and corporate engagement, Heart Walk aims to enhance CPR training accessibility, bolster bystander preparedness, increase funding for vital research and drive equitable health for all people. Participants can register for the Greater Knoxville Heart Walk at greaterknoxvilleheartwalk.org. From there, they can create a fundraising page and complete the Lifesaver Challenge, which includes learning Hands-Only CPR in just 90 seconds.

Frank Murphy interviews Mindy Savage of the American Heart Association and Matt Odom, chairman of the 2026 Greater Knoxville Heart Walk. This year's walk takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Covenant Health Park, 500 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville. More than 3,000 people are expected to gather for the new Greater Knoxville Heart Walk experience, a participant-centered event focused on CPR readiness, survivor stories and community impact. The walk begins and ends on the field following a route through downtown&nbsp;Knoxville.
<ul>
<li>Saturday, September 12, 2026</li>
<li>7:30 am &ndash; Gates open for pre-walk activities</li>
<li>8:30 am &ndash; Tug-of-war competition</li>
<li>9:15 am &ndash; Programming</li>
<li>9:30 am &ndash; Walk kicks off from the field</li>
</ul>
Heart Walk is the Association&rsquo;s largest community-facing initiative. Through&nbsp;fundraising, community education and corporate engagement, Heart Walk aims to&nbsp;enhance CPR training accessibility, bolster bystander preparedness, increase funding for&nbsp;vital research and drive equitable health for all people.&nbsp;Participants can register for the Greater Knoxville Heart Walk at&nbsp;greaterknoxvilleheartwalk.org. From there, they can create a fundraising page and&nbsp;complete the Lifesaver Challenge, which includes learning Hands-Only CPR in just 90&nbsp;seconds.

American Heart Association

Frank Murphy interviews Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic's Executive Director Deborah Murph and Director of Marketing and Development Shaun Fulco. Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic provides quality healthcare for the medically uninsured who live or work in Sevier County, Tennessee. The clinic offers medical, dental, and behavioral health care as well as a medication assistance program. Learn more at https://mountainhope.org/

The 6th Annual Raffle for Hope will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at The Ridge Events Center in Sevierville. Tickets may be purchased by emailing sfulco@mountainhope.org or calling 865-774-7684. Details are available at https://mountainhope.org/news-and-events/raffleforhope/ 

Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic began in early 1999 when retired pediatrician Dr. Alyene Reese and retired social worker Sue Ellen Riddle opened an all-volunteer clinic in five borrowed rooms at a local church. Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, Mountain Hope has grown into a comprehensive community healthcare organization while remaining focused on compassionate, professional care and responsible stewardship. Since its founding, Mountain Hope has served more than 36,000 individuals. In 2025 alone, the clinic provided more than 13,000 patient visits.

Frank Murphy interviews Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic's Executive Director Deborah Murph and Director of Marketing&nbsp;and Development Shaun Fulco. Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic provides quality healthcare for the medically uninsured who live or work in Sevier County, Tennessee. The clinic offers medical, dental, and behavioral health care as well as a medication assistance program. Learn more at <a href="https://mountainhope.org/">https://mountainhope.org/</a>
The 6th Annual Raffle for Hope will be held on Thursday,&nbsp;September 3, 2026 at The Ridge Events Center in Sevierville. Tickets may be purchased by emailing sfulco@mountainhope.org or calling 865-774-7684. Details are available at <a href="https://mountainhope.org/news-and-events/raffleforhope/">https://mountainhope.org/news-and-events/raffleforhope/</a>&nbsp;
Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic began in early 1999 when retired pediatrician Dr. Alyene Reese&nbsp;and retired social worker Sue Ellen Riddle opened an all-volunteer clinic in five borrowed rooms at a local&nbsp;church. Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, Mountain Hope has grown into a comprehensive&nbsp;community healthcare organization while remaining focused on compassionate, professional care and&nbsp;responsible stewardship.&nbsp;Since its founding, Mountain Hope has served more than 36,000 individuals. In 2025 alone, the clinic&nbsp;provided more than 13,000 patient visits.

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