Honor Fountain City Day in the Park draws a crowd

Honor Fountain City Day in the Park draws a crowd

By Mike Steely

Senior Writer

steelym@knoxfocus.com

Rainy weather did not harm the Honor Fountain City Day events last week, as hundreds of people attended the Memorial Day event. Vendors, displays, political candidates and families with children dotted the grounds of the park for Fountain City Town Hall’s annual event.

Music came from the Fountain City Ramblers, Knoxville Pipes and Drums, and the Knoxville Wind Symphony Jazz Band.

That afternoon, attention turned to the ceremonies in the park shelter where Boy Scout Troop 55 presented the flag. The national anthem was sung, and Mayor Indya Kincannon and local Councilwoman Lauren Rider spoke before turning the mic to FCTH Chair Joyce Lee, who presented awards to several worthy citizens